The Advance Leader January 16, 2014

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Schuman re-elected as council president LIGONIER — Ken Schuman was re-elected as Council President for the Ligonier City Council.

Schuman is a longtime elected member of the council and has served as council president for most of the past decade.

The action came at Monday night’s Schuman council meeting.

He was elected to the post by his fellow council members. The council president’s primary duty is to fill in for the mayor, in the mayor’s absence, at city council meetings.

In other news from the meeting, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the city came to a formal agreement for the agency to build and operate a boat launch site on the Elkhart River near downtown Ligonier.

The site, on Pigeon Street just east of S.R. 5, probably won’t be built until 2015 because of a backlog of DNR projects.

Mayor Patty Fisel appointed council member Becky Gray to be the council’s representative to the Region III-A board of directors.

West Noble schedules financial aid night for Tuesday LIGONIER — West Noble High School will be hosting a Financial Aid Night for students and their parents on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. in the high school LRC (room 208).

A financial aid director from Goshen College will be presenting information about the 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). That director from Goshen College will also be able to answer other questions about the financial aid process.

The FAFSA is the key to determining whether students are eligible for federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid such as grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans.

All students are strongly encouraged to fill out the application even if they think they may not qualify for federal aid. Information from the FAFSA can also be used to determine a student’s eligibility for non-need based aid.

Parents and students of area schools are encouraged to attend this presentation to gain information about paying for college and financial aid.

Any questions about the Financial Aid Night can be directed to Gretchen Martin, school counselor at West Noble High School, 894-3191, ext. 3011.

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‘Grandparents’ scam resurfaces

BY BOB BUTTGEN bbuttgen@kpcmedia.com

LIGONIER — Law enforcement officials are warning local residents of a telephone scam that is making the rounds — again — in northeast Indiana.

The scam involves a person, usually an older person, receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be child or grandchild who is in jail and needs bail money.

The person on the phone asks the potential victim to get a money gram at Walmart or Western Union and send it to an address.

A Ligonier man reported

to authorities last week that he received two such calls in a four-day period. A young man claiming to be his oldest grandchild called. He started off by saying he had a cold because his voice sounded different. The caller stated he had been arrested for drunk driving while driving his friend’s car. He asked for $1,800 to use as bond money. “They make it sound awful convincing. They really do,� the Ligonier man said.

He said it only took him a minute to determine the call was not legitimate and he hung up. A couple of days later, he received

an identical call. “This time I told him he had a wrong number and hung up on him,� the man said.

This particular scam has been around for more than a decade and hundreds of people across the nation have fallen for it. Tens of thousands of dollars have been lost by people who think they are doing the right thing.

The Better Business Bureau offers these tips to people to avoid being taken in by this fraud. • Be suspicious of anyone who calls unexpectedly asking for cash. • Verify any supposed emergency, by calling friends and

family, before wiring money. • Develop a secret code or “passwordâ€? with family members that can be used to verify a true emergency. • Limit personal information, such as vacation plans, shared on social media sites.

There has been more help coming from the agencies that wire money such as Western Union and MoneyGram.

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Candidates file for primary election

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Here’s the reorganized West Noble School Board following election of officers on Monday. In the front, from the left, are Todd Moore, vice-president; Jeana Leamon, president; and Mary Wysong, secretary. In the back, from the left, are board members Chris Mershman, Travis Stohlman, Jim Hosford and Dave Peterson. The terms for officers are for one year.

Leamon elected as new president of WN board LIGONIER — The West Noble school board elected new officers for the coming year on Monday night.

Board member Jeana Leamon was elected by her colleagues as the new board president. Leamon is in the middle of her third four-year term on the board.

She replaces Mary Wysong as board president. After Leamon was elected president, Wysong was elected as the board secretary. Board member Todd Moore was elected to the position of board vice-president.

Board members also reviewed a proposed calendar for the 2014-15 school year but held off on voting on the calendar. The subject will be on the agenda for the board’s next meeting.

Much of the discussion on the calendar focused on having an extra paid day for certified staff. The extra day would actually be two half-days.

The subject still has to be brought up in negotiations with the classroom teachers association.

Superintendent Dr. Dennis VanDuyne said the extra paid staff day would cost the corporation about $70,000 in salaries.

In a related matter, West Noble officials are still waiting for word from the state if additional bad-weather days, when school was called off, were going to be waived by the state.

The state waived two days earlier this month because of the extreme cold weather. That means the school district will not have to make those days up, in order to meet the 180-day requirement for students to be in the classsroom.

West Noble canceled four days of school last week because of cold weather, snow and ice.

The proposed 2014-15 school calendar has additional “snow� days built in.

In other business, VanDuyne said the corporation’s cash balance at the end of 2013 was $2 million, down from $2.2 million a year ago. He described the balance as “healthy� and said both revenue and expenditures should remain stable in 2014.

Board treasurer Barbara Fought said Noble County officials gave a good report on the collection of property taxes, saying just under 98 percent of the taxes had been collected in 2013.

ALBION — More incumbent candidates filed this week in the Noble County clerk’s office to seek re-election starting with the May 6 primary election.

Ligonier businessman and incumbent Tom Janes registered on Wednesday for re-election. He represents much of the West Noble area on the Noble County Council.

The incumbent Superior Court II judge is Michael J. Kramer, a Republican who resides in Ligonier. The judge’s office has a six-year term. All others are four-year terms.

Judge Kramer and Noble County Assessor Kimberly Sue Miller each filed to seek their party’s nomination. No challengers had filed in those races as of Tuesday.

Most of the candidates who filed are Republicans. Since sign-up opened a week ago Wednesday, only Republican candidates have filed in the clerk’s office.

David Ober signed up Friday both with the clerk’s office and the secretary of state to seek re-election as the District 82 state representative.

Noble County Sheriff Doug Harp also filed for re-election Friday. If he wins, he would enter his second and final term. Incumbent Recorder Candy Myers filed to seek re-election Wednesday.

By signing up Friday, Wayne Clouse will face a primary challenge in his bid to keep his District 2 seat on the Noble County Council. Bernadette “Bernie� Lawson will challenge Clouse for the post, which serves York, Noble and Albion townships.

Incumbent District 3 County Councilwoman Denise Lemmon also registered for a primary run Friday. District 3 serves Green, Jefferson, Allen and Swan townships and the part of Kendallville in Allen Township.

Two potential races are for positions considered to be state offices: Noble County prosecutor and Noble Superior Court II judge.

The prosecutor’s race already is contested in the primary election. Both incumbent Steven T. Clouse and challenger Eric Blackman filed to run for prosecutor Wednesday morning.

Countywide offices up for election in 2014 include county assessor, auditor, recorder and sheriff.

Candidates have until Feb. 7 to sign up for the primary election.

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He’s been everywhere, and now he’s in Ligonier

BY BOB BUTTGEN bbuttgen@kpcmedia.com

LIGONIER — There’s a new minister serving the congregation at Ligonier Presbyterian Church, and he brings an interesting and extremely varied background to his new position.

The Rev. John Lersch started his appointment in Ligonier last month and has been busy acquainting himself with his new parishioners as well as his new community.

Lersch has lived all over the United States, from the steel mills of western Pennsylvania, to the frozen tundra of Alaska, to the banks of the Mississippi River, and even in a ghost ranch in New Mexico.

He now finds himself surrounded by the cornfields of northeast Indiana.

Lersch came to Ligonier from Arizona.

He replaces the Rev. Stan Wilson, who

retired last year after a lengthy tenure at the local Presbyterian church.

The new minister arrived just in time for a hearty dose of cold, Midwestern weather.

But it didn’t faze him much. “I find the warmth here in the hearts of the people of the church and the community,� Lersch said. “My personal calling from God is to build a loving community of faith in Jesus Christ wherever God leads me to go.�

That personal journey of faith has taken Lersch to all parts of the United States. “I have served Presbyterian churches in Texas, Columbus, Ohio, on a small island in Alaska, in Utah and Missouri,� he said.

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THE BOB REPORT

Friends, colleagues pay tribute to Bob Friesner One measure of a man’s life is how many people he had a positive, caring impact on.

For former West Noble teacher and coach Robert Friesner, that measure can’t be made in dozens or scores but in hundreds or even thousands.

Friesner, who passed away in Plymouth on Dec. 11, 2013, at the age of 75, served as a coach, mentor, friend and teacher to many, many West Noble students during his tenure of nearly 40 years.

And that accomplishment was in addition to the personal legacy he left his large, extended family, who saw him as husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

He and his wife Barbara celebrated 55 years of marriage and had three daughters, Sherry, Deb and Kate. His wife survives him at their retirement home in Plymouth. They have four grandchildren.

While Friesner coached many different sports at West Noble, he left his biggest mark in cross country.

Friesner was instrumental in establishing the tradition of West Noble High School’s outstanding cross country program, “The Long Blue Line,” said Roger Schermerhorn of Ligonier, who taught with Friesner for many years before becoming West Noble’s principal.

“Bob had high expectations and was THE BOB very intense,” Schermerhorn recalled of REPORT his longtime friend. “He was a hard worker Bob Buttgen who was respected by his students. He coached Phil Wysong, who won the state This column cross country meet. I remember that we took two full fan buses to Indianapolis to is dedicated to see Phil run.” all teachers, Wysong, now a successful farmer in especially those Wawaka, also had great praise for his coach from the early 1970s. who helped me “Coach Friesner was a great individual over the years! and a great coach and motivator,” Wysong said. “He had a passion for what he did.

He was also very competitive, believed in working hard but also having fun. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor.”

Mr. Friesner’s dedication to his athletes and family was also recalled by his daughter, Deb Miller.

“Dad was very dedicated to his athletes.

I’m sure I don’t know all of the stories because he never really boasted, but one does stand out. He had a student who was prone to oversleep,” she said. “Countless times when the student didn’t PHOTO CONTRIBUTED show up on time for practice, Dad would first West Noble coach and call the boy and holler at teacher Robert “Bob” Friesner was all smiles in him to get his rear end to practice. If he got no this photo, taken in the early answer, he would hop in 1990s on a team bus headed to a cross country meet. his car and go pick the athlete up at his home and bring him to practice.

“As a father, he put on the hard-nosed face, but truly he was a big old softie,” Deb remembered. “I was invited to the prom as a sophomore, and he let me sweat it out for weeks as to whether I would be allowed to go. In the end, I found out that he was going to let me go the whole time. I think all three daughters would agree that his intimidating presence put a crimp in all of our dating lives in high school!”

What everyone remembers the most, however, is Mr. Friesner as a father who fiercely loved his girls.

“He was quick to tell us what he thought we should do, but in the end he always supported our decisions, even if it wasn’t the way he would have done it,” Deb Miller said.

“He always had high expectations for us, but not in a bad way. He just expected that we would make smart decisions, and we generally lived up to that. When we asked what he would do if did one of those things he deemed ‘not smart,’ he would simply say: ‘I know you wouldn’t do that …. you are too smart to do something foolish like that.’ So he set us up to make good decisions simply by expecting that we would do that.”

One student who was impacted by Mr. Friesner in more than one way was Mike Weimer, now a teacher at West Noble Middle School, who started his teaching career just as his former coach was thinking of retirement.

“Bob was practically a mentor to every teacher, but especially to me,” Weimer said. “He taught me to set my expectations of students high, and encourage students to reach those expectations. He could get the best out of some of the most unmotivated students.

“He was a seasoned veteran of consolidation of schools, numerous fads and innovations in teaching, and changes by the state; however, he still had a love for the craft of teaching,” Weimer remembered. “He dedicated his life to improving the occupation by serving as a representative of the classroom teachers association. I truly believe that the West Noble school system was a better place as a result of decades of teaching from such a wonderful, dedicated, and humorous man like Bob.” This originally ran in The News Sun on Jan. 5. I apologize because in that version, we accidentally printed the wrong name for Mrs. Friesner in the caption under a photo of the couple. We apologize for that error.

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Most the perpetrators are able to disguise their caller ID message.

While people of all ages have been victims of this type of theft and fraud, people should make their older relatives are aware of the scam.

Police ask that if anyone receives a call like this, it should be reported to their local police department or county sheriff.

Ligonier firefighters to start fundraiser

LIGONIER — Like many firefighters across the state, members of the Ligonier Fire Department have to be both firefighters and fundraisers, so their department can have enough money to buy new equipment to meet alwayschanging safety standards.

Ligonier Fire Chief Jeremy Weaver announced this week that his department is launching a door-to-door fundraising campaign.

For the next several weeks, department representatives will be visiting Ligonier residences, asking for $20 donations. Each donor will receive a coupon for a free family portrait to be taken by a professional photographer at the fire station at a later date.

Money from the donations will help purchase equipment needed to update and improve the department’s ability to provide service to the community, Weaver said.

For more details, call the department at 894-3124.

NEW ARTWORK GRACES LOCAL EATERY

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Customer of Daniel’s Ligonier Cafe were treated to five new “mini” murals at S. Cavin Street restaurant at the start of the new year. The paintings were done by Kelley Meredith of Wisconsin, who has also done many of the outdoor murals in downtown Ligonier.

Presbyterian from Page 1 College in central Pennsylvania, earning a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. He went on to receive a masters degree from Slippery Rock University, also in Pennsylvania.

He grew up in the Presbyterian Church.

“As I child, until I was 18, I had many years of perfect attendance in the Presbyterian Church, thanks to the oversight of my parents,” he said.

As a young adult, his faith hit a rocky road, and he quit attending church.

He spent several years as a high school teacher and football coach at Slippery Rock, Pa. “Following a divorce, I decided to go back into the Presbyterian Church,” he said. “I decided to be a volunteer teacher for the Presbyterian denomination.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS INDIANAPOLIS — One local school corporation earned an A, and one showed improvement in quality grades released Wednesday by the Indiana Department of Education.

The grades apply to entire school districts. They are being issued four weeks after the state released grades for individual schools in December.

The Prairie Heights school district improved to an A for 2013 after earning a B in 2012.

The Lakeland school corporation dropped to a C grade for 2013 after earning a B in 2012.

Five other local school districts in Noble and LaGrange counties received the same grades for 2013 as for 2012.

Earning B’s for the second year in a row are Westview and East Noble.

Earning C’s for two

consecutive years are Central Noble, West Noble and Smith-Green school districts.

Like many of his counterparts, West Noble Superintendent Dr. Dennis VanDuyne is not a big fan of the state’s grading system.

“Although the stated reason for issuing school grades was to have a clear and transparent way to rate schools that everyone can understand, the product certainly fails to achieve that,” he said Wednesday.

But there’s no doubt there is room for improvement at West Noble, he added.

“We need to do better and are working hard at it. Reaching goals is hard enough in a business or manufacturing facility. It is all the more difficult when you add the complexities of human nature, language, social and environmental

obstacles,” VanDuyne said.

“But we have great kids, and we love them, and we will continue to do our very best for them; helping them reach their goals” While the West Noble school district received the same C grade as last year, its points, equivalent to a grade-point average, slipped from 2.68 in 2012 to 2.49.

East Noble Superintendent Ann Linson said she is pleased with her district’s B, but she questioned how much better the grade could have been if East Noble students had not experienced significant CTB-McGraw Hill server issues during the ISTEP test last spring.

“The B is the result of dedicated teachers, administrators and support staff who have committed themselves to ensuring each student receives a personalized, quality education that contributes to lifelong success,” she said. “While

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conference center in New Mexico. He volunteered to work for just his room and board and also made a decision to give up most of his material possessions.

“I did not need anything, so I gave away most everything I had. When I left Missouri, all I owned was in my car,” he said. “It was very liberating. The work at Ghost Ranch was concluding, so I thought a Presbyterian border ministry in Arizona would be a nice warm place to serve.”

But on his way to the interview in Arizona, Lersch said, God turned him around and called him to serve the Ligonier Presbyterian Church as pastor.

So far, it’s been a cold but enjoyable first two months at his new home, he said from his desk in Ligonier.

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I was called to serve as a teacher and athletic director of a Presbyterian-related high school in Utah called Wasatch Academy. During my time there, I was very intentional about building community in my classes, the teams I coached and the entire school. People kept saying to me to go to seminary. I did not want to go, but God nudged me.”

Lersch went to San Francisco Theological Seminary in California, and he accepted a first call at a bilingual English-Spanishspeaking church in the mountains of New Mexico.

His journey then took him to a small Missouri town on the Mississippi River. He retired from that church in 2013.

His plan was to be a volunteer at Ghost Ranch, a Presbyterian retreat and

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earning a B is good, we know we can improve.”

Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, the state Board of Education changed labels for school categories based on student performance for the terms Exemplary, Commendable, Academic Progress, Academic Watch and Academic Probation to grades A-F. Lakeland school district Superintendent Risa Herber said Wednesday that Lakeland’s board of trustees considers the state’s grades an “invalid system.” Herber said if parents really want to know what going on inside their child’s school, they should schedule a visit to the school.

“Come and see what we do,” Herber said.

KPC writers Dennis Nartker, Bob Buttgen and Patrick Redmond contributed to this story.

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CROMWELL — Here’s a summary of upcoming activities and events at the Cromwell branch of the Noble County Public Library.

New materials

Adult programs • Basketweaving workshop. Join instructor Shirley Shipley at the Cromwell branch Saturday, Jan. 25, at 9 a.m. and create a hand-crafted basket.

There’s a $12 fee for the class and all materials.

The class is limited to six people, so call now to reserve your seat at 856-2119.

• The adult winter reading program has started. ’Hot Reads for Cold Nights’ winter reading program started December 16, and runs through the end of February. The Reading Challenges are posted, and remember, for every challenge completed, you receive a full-size candy bar. See your local branch for challenges and to view the grand prize.

• Photo Storage & Editing. The central branch in Albion is offering its first specialty computer course for 2014: Photo Storage & Editing. The class is free , but is limited to 10 patrons, so please register as soon as possible by calling 636-7197. More info on our computer Literacy Series will be available soon.

Teen programs • Painting on Water.

Learn the ancient Turkish art of Ebru Paining at the Cromwell library on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 3:30-5 p.m.

Kids programs • After-school special: Celebrate National Pie Day by making a pie of course, on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

• After-school club: There are weekly activities for K-5 kids on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. In January, the club will be Jan. 16 & 30.

• After-school movie: “Despicable Me 2” will be shown today, Thursday, Jan. 16, from 3:30-5 p.m.

• Storytime: This month’s storytime days will be Wednesdays, Jan. 22 and 29, at 10 a.m. Storytime is for preschoolers ages 2-6. Join others for stories, games, crafts, songs and a snack.

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Many new movies available at Cromwell library

The latest Fast & Furious is out on DVD - pick up No. 6 at your branch. Also new is The Wolverine, Jobs, Getaway and The Mortal Instruments. New TV series House, Wind at My Back, Gossip Girl, Monk, and The Office are ready to be checked out at your branch.

Pick up the latest newsletter or view it online at nobleco. lib.in.us for complete listings.

All three NCPL branches, including Cromwell, have copies of the newest Jason Bourne thriller, The Bourne Retribution, as well as Fern Michaels, Kay Hooper and Michael Connelly. Read about Johnny Carson in a new non-fiction book

by Henry Bushkin. The latest Rick Riordan book, The House of Hades, and Ransom Riggs’ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children are two of the many new books for teens.

Julie Andrews continues her successful career as a writer with The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage, her latest offering co-written with her daughter. More new listings include Every Cowgirl Needs Dancing Boots, My Brother the Werewolf: Puppy Love and Some Monsters are Different.

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WN girls visit former teammate The 2013-14 version of the West Noble High School girls basketball team recently visited IPFW where the Mastadons were playing Ball State in women’s basketball. One of the Ball State players is former West Noble standout Haley Richardson, shown in the back, fourth from left. Richardson was a four-year starter for the Chargers before graduating last year. She has played in 13 games for Ball State so far this season.

Ice experiments offered for kids at Ligonier library LIGONIER — The Ligonier Public Library has many activities for kids, teens and adults. Here’s a look at upcoming programs and special events.

Reminder: The library is located in its temporary, annex location on Lincolnway South next to the ALCO store, while the remodeling and addition project are being done.

Explore with ice for little scientists Join the library staff for a fun program on ice exploration. This program is great for the little scientist in your life that just loves to explore.

They will be playing with various ice experiments that is bound to amaze your little ones. This program is great for elementary age kids.

It’s set for Thursday, Jan. 23, at 4:30 p.m.

Kids will be doing several fun experiments such as seeing what makes ice melt the fastest and

making ice masterpieces. As space is limited, you must sign your children up to attend this program.

Have questions? Talk to Angie or Jed to sign them up.

Book Club Do you love Downton Abbey? If so, then this book is for you. Join us for the January Book Club where participants will be discussing the House at Riverton on January 27 at 6 p.m.

The story involves Grace Bradley, who went to work at Riverton House as a servant when she was just a girl. For years, her life was inextricably tied up with the Hartford family, most particularly the two daughters, Hannah and Emmeline.

In the summer of 1924, at a glittering society party held at the house, a young poet shot himself. The only witnesses were Hannah and Emmeline and only they — and Grace — know the

Library notes • The Ligonier library will be closed January 20 • Story Time is offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Please bring preschoolers to the Ligonier Public Library for a fun weekly program.

• Today, Thursday, the library is hosting free XBox games from 4-5:30 p.m., for teens and up.

Kohdee Hicks makes list at Vincennes University

Brother, sister earn college degrees VALPARAISO — Charlotte Johnson and Nathaniel Johnson of Ligonier graduated on Dec. 15, 2013 from Valparaiso University.

Charlotte obtained a Bachelor in Social Work degree from Valparaiso while Nathaniel received Bachelor degrees in Actuarial Science, Applied Statistics and Mathematics, and a minor in Business Management.

Charlotte and Nathaniel are 2009 and 2010 graduates, respectively, of West Noble High School.

Parents are Julie Simmons, and Thomas and Amy Johnson.

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In 1999, when Grace is 98-years-old and living out her last days in a nursing home, she is visited by a young director who is making a film about the events of that summer.

She takes Grace back to Riverton House and reawakens her memories.

Told in flashback, this is the story of Grace’s youth during the last days of Edwardian aristocratic privilege shattered by war, of the vibrant twenties and the changes she witnessed as an entire way of life vanished forever.

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Charlotte Johnson and Nathaniel Johnson of Ligonier graduated together last year from Valparaiso University.

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VINCENNES — The Vincennes University Dean’s List for Fall 2013 includes students from the Vincennes campus, Jasper campus, Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis, military bases, and other extended sites.

Kohdee Hicks of Ligonier has made the Dean’s List at Vincennes. She is a 2013 graduate of West Noble High School.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 credit hours and achieve a grade point index of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

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LIGONIER — The Noble County Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

The scholarship, which pays four years of full tuition and required fees, will be awarded to one well-rounded high school senior who resides in Noble County, will receive a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school by the end of June 2014.

Applicants will also pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. Applicants are required to participate in community service and achieve at least a 3.5 high school grade-point average.

Top honor finalists for interviews for the scholarship will be posted on the foundation’s website, NobleCountyCF.org on Friday, Feb. 14. Interviews for those selected will be Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Noble County Community Foundation, 1599 Lincolnway South,

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Since the Lilly Endowment community Scholarship Program began in 1998, Lilly Endowment has remained steadfast in its belief that education at all levels is indispensable to the personal, civic and economic well-being of Indiana’s residents and communities, a news release said.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program aims to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana and to leverage further the ability of Indiana’s community foundations to enhance the quality of life of the state’s residents. The Noble County Community Foundation has participated in the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship program since 1998.

Lilly and all scholarships administered by the community foundation may be found on its website, NobleCountyCF.org, under the Scholarship tab. Users may click on Scholarship Application to download the application.

County takes action on unsafe building

BY BOB BRALEY bbraley@kpcmedia.com

ALBION — The Noble County Board of Commissioners Monday voted 3-0 to begin the process of taking bids to tear down an unsafe building on Silver Lake in southern Noble County.

Commissioners also ordered that property owner Jack Wonderly should be fined $4,000 for his failure to remove the unsafe building at 1210 S. C.R. 90W in rural Albion by the Dec. 31, 2013, deadline commissioners set in an Oct. 21, 2013, hearing.

Noble County building inspector Richard Adair showed commissioners photos taken at 8:30 a.m.

Monday proving the structure still was standing on the property.

Sheds and other outbuildings on the property are safe and can remain, Adair said.

Commissioners declared the building unsafe earlier in 2013 and granted an

extension of time to remove it at the Oct. 21 meeting.

Also Monday, the commissioners: • elected their officers for 2014. Gary Leatherman will continue as the commissioners’ president. Dave Dolezal will serve as vice president.

• voted 3-0 to make appointments to various offices and committees for 2014.

Leatherman will continue to serve as commissioner representative to Child Protection Services, the Noble County EMS Advisory Committee, the Noble County Economic Development Trust Advisory and the Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District.

Dolezal will remain the commissioners’ representative to the Noble County Emergency Management Agency, Drug Free Noble County and the Maumee River Basin Commission.

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Email your legal! legals @ kpcmedia.com Call Kelly at 877-791-7877x182 for details NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED OF ADOPTION AND CONTENT OF RESOLUTION OF THE LIGONIER REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION Taxpayers of the Ligonier Redevelopment District ("District"), and all other persons affected hereby, are notified that the Ligonier Redevelopment Commission ("Commission"): (i) adopted a declaratory resolution on January 19, 1992, as amended and restated on September 9, 2002, and as further amended on August 25, 2003, March 24, 2010, August 2, 2011, February 2, 2012 and September 10, 2013 (collectively, "Warren Declaratory Resolution"), establishing the Ligonier Economic Development Area No. 2 ("Warren Area") and an allocation area ("Warren Allocation Area") coterminous with the boundaries of the Warren Area; and (ii) adopted a declaratory resolution on February 27, 1991, as amended on January 24, 2005 (collectively, "Guardian Declaratory Resolution"), establishing the Guardian Economic Development Area ("Guardian Area") and an allocation area ("Guardian Allocation Area") coterminous with the boundaries of the Guardian Area.

On November 6, 2013, the Commission adopted its Amending Declaratory Resolution ("Amending Declaratory Resolution"), amending the War-

ren Declaratory Resolution, the Guardian Declaratory Resolution, the Warren Economic Development Plan and the Guardian Economic Development Plan (collectively, "Original Plans") to: (i) consolidate the Warren Area and the Guardian Area into one economic development area to be known as the Consolidated Economic Development Area ("Consolidated Area") as set forth on Exhibit A to the Amending Declaratory Resolution; and (ii) amend and restate the Original Plans as set forth in Exhibit B to the Amending Declaratory Resolution ("Amended and Restated Plan"). The Warren Allocation Area and the Guardian Allocation Area will remain separate allocation areas within the Consolidated Area and shall maintain their respective separate base assessment dates.

The Amending Declaratory Resolution, the Amended and Restated Plan and supporting data, including maps and a description of the Consolidated Area, have been prepared and can be inspected at the office of the Department of Redevelopment, City Hall, 103 West Third Street, Ligonier, Indiana.

Notice is further given that the Commission on January 28, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., local time, at City Hall, 301 South Cavin Street, Suite 2, Ligonier, Indiana, will receive and hear remonstrances from persons interested in or affected by the proceedings pertaining to the Amending D ec l aratory R es ol uti on and Amended and Restated Plan. At the time fixed for hearing or at any time prior thereto any person interested in the proceedings may file a written remonstrance with the Secretary of the Commission. At such hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Commission will hear all persons interested in the proceedings and all remonstrances that have been filed.

After considering this evidence, the Commission will take final action by either confirming, modifying and confirming, or rescinding the Amending Declaratory Resolution.

Dated this 16th day of January, 2014.

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Master Gardener classes announced HELMER — The 2014 Regional Master Gardener training for Steuben, DeKalb, LaGrange, and Noble counties will be held starting in February at the Helmer United Methodist Church.

The Master Gardener Program is one way that the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service puts knowledge to work and helps people grow throughout Indiana. The Master Gardener Program helps gardeners grow by providing them with intensive training in horticultural principles. Participants, in turn, share their knowledge by providing volunteer leadership and service to their communities.

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Location for training will be at the Helmer United Methodist Church on S.R. 327, about a half mile north of its junction with S.R. 4.

The fee will be $150 per person or $250 per couple sharing one set of materials, payable in full by Feb. 12.

Contact the Steuben County Extension Office at 668-1000, ext. 1400 for more details, application, and to pay the fee.

Only a limited number of candidates can be selected from each county. Candidates will be expected to attend all the class sessions, take a final examination, and then complete 35 hours of approved volunteer service to receive a certificate.

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I had two uncles on my mother’s side; both of whom I enjoyed having around.

One was Ewing Chancellor, who was an amateur radio operator and instrumental in helping to get me started in the hobby.

He was something of an electronic genius with lots of things to his credit, including his work with General Motors.

The other uncle was Darrell Chancellor who was the oldest of the Chancellor children growing up in Muncie on the south side.

He graduated with honors from Muncie Central Trade School, specializing in drafting.

I should add, perhaps, that when he was young before settling down he was also a professional wrestler.

After his marriage, he eventually settled down in his chosen field of drafting, working in Chicago.

He was one of several

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Church Directory CROMWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Orange and Water streets.

Rev. Dave Boesenberg.

Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

INDIAN VILLAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2-1/2 miles south of Cromwell on S.R. 5.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Fellowship Coffee Time - After Worship Service Pastor Rachel Bales-Case, 856-5553 ROCK CHURCH LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER Interdenominational 9564 E 1050 N Turkey Creek Rd., Lake Wawasee Sunday Celebration Service 10 a.m.

Candlelight Meditation 1st Sunday 6:32 p.m.

Information on classes, Call 260-856-4003/856-2002 THE RED ZONE 9358 E. Wizard of Oz Way (Enchanted Hills Playhouse) Web site: therz.com; Phone 260-856-2914 Worship Service: Saturday Nights 7 p.m.

Worship Service: Sunday Mornings 10 a.m.

KIMMELL BROADWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH 900 W, Kimmell; Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Eve. Service 7 p.m.

Rev. Richard Rensner KIMMELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2861 N. Hitler St., Kimmell, 894-0649 Rev. Rachel Bales-Case.

Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Bible Zone Kids Club Wednesday 5:45 p.m.

Handicap Accessible SPARTA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Old Congregational) U.S. 33 South of Kimmell.

Sunday School 9 a.m., Coffee Hour 10 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Wray McCalester, 636-7005.

LIGONIER APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH OF GOD 317 Pigeon Rd Wednesday 7 p.m. Sat., 7 p.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Eve. 6:30 p.m.

Rev. Joseph Lee Brickey. 894-4711.

explained how difficult some of them were to find, he just snickered a bit.

The next day began the sauce-making project and it pretty much took all day. He kindly made us enough to last for quite awhile.

The spaghetti sauce was not really all that great but I realized two things, some years later, in looking back.

To begin with, I think he only wanted to give this teenager a chance to do a lot of driving, which is what I enjoyed at that time more than nearly anything else, and I loved driving the company car!

Secondly, I’ve wondered if this was not just a clever way to “get rid of the kids” for a day?

Hmmmm . . .

Rev. Lutton is senior pastor at the Ligonier Church of the Nazarene. He can be reached by email at john.lutton@gmail.com.

One of the first ambulance crews in Ligonier; how many can you name?

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CALVARY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 111 W. Orange St., Cromwell. 260-856-2610.

Sunday School 8:45 a.m., Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sister Elsie Fregeau, Interim Pastor Visitors Welcome!

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to drive he announced to the family he was going to make a pot of the best spaghetti sauce we had ever tasted. After making a list of all of the ingredients he needed including a long list of spices, many of which are not usually found in anyone’s kitchen cupboard.

He handed me the keys to his company car (a station wagon), a wad of money (yes a wad!) and with little brother Jim tagging along with me, we were off on our mission.

Now, the population of Muncie was near 75,000 or more at that time, and I have to tell you that we had to visit about every store in the city to find all of the spices.

It was pretty much an all-day affair because some of the spices were nearly impossible to get anywhere.

It was late afternoon when we pulled back in with the complete list filled, and brought them in. When I

LIGONIER — Ligonier United Methodist Church will be offering up a baked potato bar and chili supper on Saturday, Feb. 8 in The CrossWalk building, 466 Townline Road.

Serving hours are 4:30-7 p.m.

Proceeds will go to the church’s mission team which is planning a trip in March.

Donations will be accepted.

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family members who came to our house over the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays FROM THE when mom WINDOW had all of family OF MY her in for the STUDY weekend.

He always drove a Rev. John Lutton company car, and was superbly dressed.

One of the things that attracted my young attention was a tie clasp and cuff links that were gold keys — like the old skeleton keys. He gave them to me and I still have them to this day.

The last year I remember him being there was the year I got my driver’s license.

Realizing I was anxious

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH OF LIGONIER 204 W. Sixth St. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m.

BURR OAK CHURCH 11010 West 1100 North, Ligonier, 260-642-4813 Sunday School 9 a.m., Church 10 a.m.

CENTRO EVANGELISTIC EBENEEZER Rev. Pedro Tomao and Rev. Lois Tomayo 1998 U.S. 6 West, Ligonier, 260-241-5054 Services held on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Thursday at 6 p.m.; 260-894-7768 LIGONIER CHURCH OF CHRIST Corner of 9025 N and 860 W, 260-894-4847 Sunday Bible school 9:30 a.m., Eve. Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study & youth program 6 p.m.

LIGONIER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE College and Martin streets, 260-894-3277 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wed., Bible study 7 p.m Rev. John V. Lutton, Pastor LIGONIER EVANGELICAL CHURCH U.S. 33 South, 260-894-4853 Sunday School 9 a.m., Morning Worship 10 a.m., Small Groups 6 p.m., Wednesday Youth Mtg. 7 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Rev. Troy Diersing LIGONIER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 407 S. Cavin St. Rev. Stan Wilson Sunday Worship, 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Sanctuary is open for prayer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; 260-894-3869 or 894-3800 LIGONIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 466 S. Townline Road, 894-3765.

Pastor Byron Kaiser Youth Leader Cody Cripe Secretary Carrie Hartman Office Hours, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon., - Fri Traditional Worship at the Mount 9 a.m., Sunday School at the Mount 10 a.m., Contemporary Worship at the Crosswalk 10:30 a.m.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Ravine Park Dr. (Turn west at Marathon Station) Church Office: Monday-Friday 9-3, 260-894-4946 Mass times: Saturday 6:30 p.m. - in English, Sunday 10:15 a.m. - in English, Misa Para Domingo a las 12:30 p.m. y 2 p.m. - En Espanol, Confessions after Mass.

Father Wilson Corzo

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Here’s another oldie-but-goodie photo that was posted on Facebook recently. It shows one of the first versions of a Noble County EMS ambulance crew that was stationed at the Ligonier Fire Department. If anyone can send me the names of those people in the photo, please do so. Many of them are still in the area and some are on the department or retired. Thanks. Send names by email to leader@kpcmedia.com or post on editor Bob Buttgen’s Facebook page.

SHILO BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Jim Shepherd 709 N. Johnson St., Ligonier.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Services held on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study at 4:30 p.m.

260-221-0003 STONE’S HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH U.S. 33, South, Ligonier, 894-7528 Sunday Worship 10 a.m. (Jr. Church and Nursery available at both worship times), Celebrate Recovery meets at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Cornerstone Cafe’ Sunday 9:15 a.m., Wednesday Children’s Ministry 6:30 p.m., Youth Cafe and Game Room open at 6 p.m., Wednesday Youth Ministry 7 p.m., Wednesday Parent Ministry 6:30 p.m., Pastor Joey Nelson STRONG TOWER WORSHIP CENTER 203 S. Main St., 260-221-3063 Service Time: 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Youth Service: Wednesday, 6 p.m.

TEMPLO BETEL Asamieas de Dios 502 Diamond Lake Road, 260-894-7674 Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Eve Worship 6:30 p.m.

TRINITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1288 W. Union, 260-894-4665 Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, Champions for Christ Kids, 6:15 p.m.

Game room opens at 5:30 p.m.

Pastor Cory Kirkham TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH L.C.M.S. Fourth and Martin streets, 260-894-3667 Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School and Bible class 10:15 a.m.

TOPEKA FIRST BAPTIST 104 North Main Street. 260-593-2111 or 260-350-2740.

Church School 9 a.m., Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Rev. Mark Campbell, Pastor.

WAWAKA WAWAKA CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 9 a.m.

WAWAKA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship 9:30 a.m.

OTHERS BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH S.R. 9 South, Albion Fr. Joachim (Jim) Quadros, Pastor Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., Monday & Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 7:30 a.m.

CLINTON BRICK MENNONITE CHURCH 4 miles north of Millersburg on S.R. 13 Sunday School 9 a.m., Morning Worship 10 a.m.

Ron Kennel, Pastor COSPERVILLE BAPTIST 8851 N 250 W (between Wawaka and Rome City), 761-2321. Jim Barnes, pastor.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday Worship & Youth Group 7 p.m. www.cospervillebc.com MILLERSBURG CHURCH OF CHRIST 11851 C.R. 44, Millersburg Sunday Bible School 9 a.m.,Sunday Worship 10 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

ORMAS BAPTIST 8962 N 300 W, Columbia City, 260-760-4678 Pastor Dr. Gordan Rankin Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m.

RICHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.

Pastor Carol Knox SALEM COMMUNITY MISSIONARY C.R. 325 S (1/4 mile southeast of Wilmot).

Pastor John T. Morgan. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m.

MAPLE GROVE CHURCH Non-denominational; Pastor Barry St. Clair.

Sunday worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.

806 S. Main St., Topeka. 260-593-2844.

Attention Ministers: Please send corrections, additions or changes for this listing to: The Advance Leader, P.O. Box 30, Ligonier, IN 46767; e-mail: leader@kpcnews.net; fax: 894-3102 This church directory is sponsored by the following business establishments of the community and The Advance Leader.

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Chargers sweep past Lakeland

BY AARON ORGAN aorgan@kpcmedia.com

LAGRANGE — Friday night, Lakeland learned why West Noble’s boys basketball team hasn’t been beaten this season.

“They’re really good shooters,” said Lakers coach Scott LaPlace, frankly. “That wasn’t anything we didn’t already know, though.”

The Chargers stormed out to a 27-10 lead after the first eight minutes off five three-pointers and stuck with what worked the rest of the way, rolling Lakeland 72-55 to move

to 8-0 on the year. Shooter Drew Schermerhorn scored 31 points and added eight rebounds to lead the charge.

West Noble coach Jim Best said he came into the game a little nervous after his team was able to practice just once this week, expending a little rust on his normally-talented team.

Instead, the Chargers torched the nets from outside. Schermerhorn hit a three to start the scoring, then big man Phil Miller hit one, and three more fell for West Noble in the opening

quarter. All told, the Chargers hit 12 three-point shots and shot 57 percent from behind the arc.

“These guys shoot the ball really well,” said Best.

“Did I expect this, being out of the gym as long as we were? Probably not.

Maybe it’s a good thing for your legs. They did a great job; it’s a ‘W’” Schermerhorn hit five three pointers, as did senior Brandon Evans, who finished with 18 points.

Miller added 10 points for West Noble.

Lakeland was led by senior Marco Olivares’ 13

points. Daemyn Priestley added 10 points in the loss.

Peterson scores 20 in girls victory In the girls game, West Noble rebounded from a rusty first half and found the basket regularly in the second, running past Lakeland 56-40.

Senior Kelsie Peterson scored 20 points for the Chargers to lead all scorers. Sophomore Becca Schermerhorn added 13 points, and junior Shawna Young contributed nine in the win.

WN gymnastics season started Monday LIGONIER — The West Noble High School gymnastics team opened the 2014 season in its new home Monday night at the high school.

The girls took on Elkhart Central but lost, 92.6 to 70.4. Some of the Chargers had good individual performances in the nonconference meet.

The home meets are now held in the high school, in

the former automotive-technology garage, the big blue building in the southeast corner of the building.

Meagan Roy finished in fourth place of the overall scoring for West Noble.

For West Noble in individual events, Roy claimed third place in the floor exercises and Monica Guerrero was fourth.

Amanda Huntsman earned third-place points

in the uneven bars for the Chargers.

Schedule Change

Upcoming meets West Noble travels to DeKalb today, Thursday, for another nonconference meet starting at 6:30 p.m.

On Jan. 21, West Noble is home against Wawasee with a 6 p.m. starting time. On Jan. 27 the girls travel to Plymouth.

The first Northeast Corner Conference meet for West Noble is on Feb. 4 when the Chargers host Angola at 6 p.m.

The West Noble High School gymnastics meet against East Noble, originally set for January 9, has now been rescheduled for February 13 at East Noble in Kendallville.

Correction Last week we listed Stacey Lang as head coach; she is the assistant gymnastics coach for West Noble.

Shonda Clore is the head coach. We apologize for the error.

West Noble struggled to score in the first half, and went into the half tied at 16 with the Lakers. Chargers coach Dale Marano called it rust after only practicing twice this week due to inclement weather and school cancellations.

But during the half, there was no yelling or strategic planning, he said.

Instead, shots simply began falling for West Noble.

The Chargers scored 22 third-quarter points and 18 fourth-quarter points to run

away from Lakeland.

The Charger boys are 8-0 and ranked 10th in the state among class 3A teams, according to one poll.

Also, sectional rival NorthWood is also unbeaten and ranked ninth in the state of Indiana.

IMPORTANT NOTE

NECC basketball tourney started Wednesday West Noble’s basketball teams played in Angola in the first round of the tournament on Wednesday night. Results were not available at The Advance Leader press time.

If they won Wednesday they will play again Friday at a site to be determined. A win on Friday by either team puts them in the championship game on Saturday night at West Noble. Both teams have a realistic shot at making the finals but of course there’s no guarantee.

Results of Wednesday’s games will be in The News Sun on Thursday and Friday’s scores will be in Saturday’s paper.

The championship games on Saturday were preplanned to be played at West Noble, regardless of which teams are playing. The girls game is at 6 p.m. followed by the boys championship game at about 7:30 p.m.

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Top 7 individual WN wrestling records • Cameron Francis 14-10 • Alex Deluna 14-11 • Taylor Grim 11-3 • Chandler Hyndman 22-5 (Runner up Westview Invite; 8th place Al Smith Classic; 7 wins by pins) • Keaton Taylor 17-6 (11 wins by pins) • Oscar Reyes 21-6 Westview Invite Champion; 6th Al Smith Classic; 16 wins by pin) • Jesse Newman 14-8 ( 7 wins by pin) Tonight, Thursday, West Noble travels to Central Noble for a dual meet.

Saturday, the boys are at the Westview Super Duals.

The Chargers wrestled Jimtown on Wednesday night but results were not available.

WN wrestling club starts Monday LIGONIER — The West Noble Wrestling Club is having a special registration event on Monday, Jan. 20, starting at 6 p.m. at the high school. Practices will begin that night so bring wrestling clothes.

Dues are $25 and that will include the HYWAY State Club dues and also cover costs for five dual meets.

The club is for ages 5 and up.

Questions? Contact coach Tom Marsh at 894-0383 or email at tmkkm@ligtel.com.

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Alemu installed as Mason’s Worshipful Master LIGONIER — The installation of officers was held at the Ligonier Masonic Lodge on January 4.

Local restaurant owner Daniel Alemu was installed as Worshipful Master with Jeff Bish installed as Senior Warden, and Chris Warren as Junior Warden. Robert K Warren served as installing officer and Rev. Byron W. Kaiser as installing marshall.

The Masons are active in many community events, including selling elephant ear at festivals and special events.

The lodge is also respectful of its history and takes good care of the widows of past members.

Noble County Courthouse News Criminal dispositions The following were issued recently in Noble County courts: Superior Court I • Roxanna Prater, 28, of Cromwell, Count I — possession of cocaine, Class D felony, and Count II — possession of paraphernalia, Class A misdemeanor.

One-hundred-twenty-two days incarceration, 425 days suspended and on probation, 61 days credit.

To pay $250 fine, $368 court costs and $400 substance abuse assessment fee. Count III dismissed.

• Raymond Lothamer, 23, of Cromwell, theft, Class A misdemeanor. One year incarceration, 52 days credit. To pay $168 court costs.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

The new slate of officers for the Ligonier Masonic Lodge are shown following the installation of new officers on Jan. 4. From the left are Robert Bish, Zach Miller, Tim Knafel, Cliff Miller, Daniel

Alemu, Jeff Bish, Randy Tincher, Chris Lussso, David Moser and Chris Warren.

Equivalency Diploma replaces GED test KENDALLVILLE — Out with the old and in with the new.

The General Education Development exam (GED), introduced in 1942, has been replaced by the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma.

The changeover began at the start of this month, and GED instruction providers and testing centers including IMPACT Institute, formerly Four County Vocational Cooperative, have been preparing for the new assessment.

Stephanie Ross, Impact Institute’s adult education coordinator, said the institute has been proactive since institute officials learned the GED would end.

Instructors have attended professional development sessions about preparing students for the new test.

IMPACT Institute, a vocational cooperative based in Kendallville, offers adult education programs in northeast Indiana as well as vocational programs to students from 11 school districts in Noble, DeKalb, LaGrange and Steuben counties.

Students enrolled in GED programs who failed to complete the test by the end of 2013 must

start over with the new equivalency diploma. IMPACT marketed its GED program and offered free GED classes encouraging those thinking about the GED to enroll and get tested by Dec. 31.

Enrollment is now open at IMPACT Institute for its free equivalency diploma classes. The classes have not changed, just the preparation, said Ross.

IMPACT operates testing centers in the four-county area, and the first test is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 21 and 22 at Topeka. People may call IMPACT adult education at 343-2163 to learn about enrollment information.

Approximately 15,000 Hoosiers took the GED annually. An estimated 500,000 Hoosier adults lack high school diplomas.

A panel of representatives from the Indiana Department of Correction, the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development were involved in evaluating proposals from vendors and selecting the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma developed

by CTB/McGraw-Hill, the same company that administers ISTEP

testing for Indiana students.

Ivy Tech and the Indiana Association of Adult and Continuing Education provided analysis of available testing options, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development website.

In November, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Scott B. Sanders announced Indiana would begin using the equivalency diploma. He said the new assessment will ensure Indiana offers a high school equivalency test that matches employer demand and is accessible.

The Department of Workforce Development calls the new assessment the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma, while CTB/ McGraw-Hill refers to it as the Test Assessing Secondary Completion.

Two proposals to replace the GED were not selected. The American Council on Education, owner of the GED, with its partner Pearson Vue Testing had submitted a proposal for an updated version of its GED costing $120. Educational Testing Service, a nonprofit organization that also administers the Graduate Record Examination, developed a high school equiva-

lency exam called the High School Equivalency Test or HiSET. The cost for the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma comprehensive assessment is $85 and $18 per subject for a retest. The seven-hour test will cover reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. IMPACT Institute offers free preparatory classes.

The test is offered both in computer-based format and pencil and paper. It’s available in English and Spanish, Braille and audio versions for the visually impaired.

IMPACT Institute will be able to offer the test on computers in the next program year, Ross said.

The new test is being described as more rigorous and better aligned with the skills needed for college and today’s workplaces.

Indiana and at least eight other states — New York, New Hampshire, Missouri, Iowa, Montana, Louisiana, Maine and West Virginia — severed ties with the GED test. Three states — Wyoming, New Jersey and Nevada — will offer three tests.

Ross said she is confident that IMPACT Institute’s adult educators are prepared for the new test.

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