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City council sets special meeting for tonight Council to consider PERF for mayor’s job BY BOB BUTTGEN bbuttgen@kpcmedia.com

LIGONIER — The Ligonier City Council will consider adding the mayor’s job to the Indiana Public Employees Retirement Fund starting in 2014. Currently, all city employees except the mayor are covered by the state’s retirement system. A person must have 10 years of service to the city in a paid position before being eligible to collect PERF benefits upon retirement. An informal survey was done by clerk-treasurer Barb Hawn, and it showed that most other cities in the area, of comparable size, do have the mayor in the PERF system. Ligonier city employees pay into the retirement fund, and the city also adds money each year. Employees contribute 3 percent, except for public-safety employees, who pay in a rate of 6 percent, according to Barb Hawn, Ligonier’s clerk-treasurer. The city’s portion amounts to about 11 percent of the employees’ earnings. Because the mayor’s terms are four years, the mayor would have to serve at least 2 1/2 terms before becoming eligible for PERF benefits. Or, the mayor could take another position with the city, after serving as mayor, to get to the 10-year level. Mayor Patty Fisel is in the middle of her second four-year term and has not indicated if she will run for a third term. Only three members of the five-person city council attended Monday’s meeting. A special meeting was scheduled for tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers.

Council member Chris Fought said he would like the issue of adding the mayor’s job to PERF to be considered by the entire council, and he moved that the idea be tabled until tonight’s meeting. Fought, Kelly Ware and Becky Gray were at Monday’s meeting. Council members Julie Bell and Ken Schuman were absent. The city must notify the state by Nov. 1 if it intends to make the mayor’s job eligible for PERF. Also at Monday’s meeting: • Final approval of the city’s 2014 budget will be given at tonight’s special meeting. • The council voted to move its Nov. 11 meeting to Tuesday, Nov. 12, because of Veterans Day. • The park board will hold a public meeting Nov. 7 at the city’s recreation center to discuss the master plan being developed for Pettit Park. A public-input meeting was held Oct. 7, and results of that meeting will be discussed at the Nov. 7 meeting. • Leaf pickup begins next week and continues through the first week of December. City crews will pick up leaves on the southwest side of the city on Mondays and Tuesdays; the southeast side on Wednesdays and the north side on Thursdays. Fridays will be an at-large day, with crews roaming all parts of the city. • The council passed a proclamation for “Lights on Afterschool,” a special event planned for tonight at West Noble. A special event will take place tonight at West Noble Elementary School to celebrate the after-school programs hosted by LEAP of Noble County and New DAWN.

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This abandoned factory, which is more than 100 years old and out of commission for at least three decades, could be razed if the city is successful in securing a grant. The city’s plans are still in the early stages but Mayor Patty Fisel is hopeful that something could be done to take the down the structure, located on S.R. 5 on the north edge of the downtown area.

Plan re-started to rid city of huge eyesore BY BOB BUTTGEN bbuttgen@kpcmedia.com

LIGONIER — Ligonier Mayor Patty Fisel announced Monday night she is looking into a grant to tear down a major eyesore in the city. The former Wirk Garment building on S.R. 5, at the north edge of the downtown area, is falling down and cannot be saved. Fisel said an out-of-town firm has indicated mild interest in possibly developing the land if the city can get the large, three-story building razed. The building served as a factory for more than 100 years, but has not been used by an industry for more than 30 years. A nonprofit group was granted the deed to the property and worked on the building in the late

1990s and early part of the 2000’s. But that group, Discovery Express, disbanded and gave up its hopes of turning the building into a tourist attraction. At about the same time, after a heavy rain, part of the roof gave way, causing a large gash in the front of the building that faces S.R. 5. That left the rotting structure an albatross around the city’s neck, with apparently no one associated with the building left with any assets to tear it down. Fisel said she is looking into grants available from the state’s Office of Rural and Community Affairs (OCRA), under its “Disaster Recovery” program. Fisel stressed that her efforts are still preliminary but that she is dedicated to getting the funds

Downtown fall festival set for Friday LIGONIER — The Future Ligonier Alliance is hosting a fall festival on Friday along South Cavin Street is under way in the downtown area. The festival is set for 4-8 p.m. in the downtown Ligonier area. Vendors are needed to set up to sell food and craft items at the fall festival. Also, musical groups are being recruited to perform. More details are available by contacting Norma Donley of the Future Ligonier Alliance, 463-6647. Registration sheets for the vendor booths are also

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needed to tear the building. Early estimates are that the demolition could cost as much as $250,000. Fisel said the city is working with a consultant to check out possible grants from OCRA. The building is just across the street from Pettit Park, which also used to be home to an unused factory. That factory was razed with many of the materials recycled and sold to help recoup costs. It’s not clear if the Wirk Garment building can also be recycled as the other building was. A preliminary effort to reclaim bricks from the Wirk Garment building was started several years ago, but those plans faded away, and there are still several skid-loads of bricks setting on the property.

available at Ligonier Floral Shop on S. Cavin Street. There’s still lots of room for vendors and more are needed to sell food or play music. In Cromwell, local crafters are planning the second annual “Christmas in the Village” on the second floor of the Cromwell library. Dates are Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15. Santa Claus will be at the Cromwell library on Dec. 14. Also that weekend, the Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club will be offering booth space at the town’s community center on Baker Street.

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Here’s the latest mural decorating the city of Ligonier. This one, depicting an agricultural scene, graces the front of the pavilion at Pettit Park near downtown Ligonier. It was done by Kelly Meredith of Butternut, Wis. She has done several other murals in the city. The mural is a project of the Future Ligonier Alliance.

Ligonier Trick or Treat is Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Cromwell’s Halloween parade and costume party is Oct. 26 at the fire station. The Advance Leader P.O. Box 30 Ligonier, IN 46767 Phone: 894-3102 • Fax: 894-3102

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They were standing in line to visit retired Ligonier physician Dr. Robert Stone, who admires a friendly scarecrow done in his likeness as part of a contest in downtown Ligonier. The artwork was created and placed in front of his former office by Amy Jo Wechter of Ligonier, a friend of Stone, as part of a contest hosted by the Future Ligonier Alliance. Friends of Doc Stone lined up to highlight the attraction included, from the left, Rev. John Lutton, Robert Wechter, John Montgomery and Dave Brockett. A few other scarecrows were also placed along Cavin Street. A fall festival in downtown Ligonier is planned for Friday from 4-8 p.m.

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Whatever happened Wisconsin woman has done many of Ligonier’s murals to TATBO? BY PATRICK REDMOND

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Isn’t it sad that the American people have to put up with a bunch of self-centered knuckleheads in Washington, D.C.? Whatever happened to TATBO? You know — the movement that started about 20 years that called for Congressional reform. TATBO: Throw All The Bums Out. I don’t care how much our own politicians in Washington try to sugarcoat it, but this mess with the government shutdown is a slap in the face to all honest, hard-working Americans who deserve a whole lot better than what we are getting. And these knuckleheads are both Republicans and Democrats. Don’t let ‘em fool you. But then again, we elected them, didn’t we? When I see some of the absolute idiots on the TV news who are congressmen and congresswomen, it really makes me question the collective wisdom of the American electorate. The Republicans need to get off their self-serving soapbox and get the country running again. And the Obama administration needs to quit playing games and putting barricades up at our national monuments. It made me sick to see a bunch of hypocrites like Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Michelle Bachman go to the World War II THE BOB Memorial and use these brave veterans as in their self-made political turmoil. REPORT pawns Absolutely disgusting. Bob Buttgen I know what both sides are trying to do and they are failing. This column The tea party hatchet-jobbers are trying is written by to use their disdain for the Affordable the editor, Health Care Act to ruin our country. HEY! Congress passed it; Obama was re-elected who predicts and the Supreme Court said it was constituthat Peyton tional. Move on. Manning and Why not do something real about the Broncos creating jobs instead of crying about will defeat Obamacare. the Colts on And Democrats and the President need to Sunday night. do less grandstanding with these barricades and shutdown props. They are playing into the hands of the rightwingers who have hijacked the Republican Party. I wish Barry Goldwater was still around so he could set these knuckleheads straight. In the meantime, when the next Congressional elections come up in 2014, let’s not re-elect a single person who already is in Congress and that includes Marlin Stutzman and Joe Donnelly and Dan Coats. Throw all the bums out! And now for something important on a local level. Seems like every week we have a new reason to worry and pray and hope for the best for a young person and their family in our community. Family and friends are pulling together for the plight of Daniel Pena, a 13-year-old boy from Ligonier who is fighting a serious optic disease that could cost him his sight. Daniel’s dad, Daniel Pena Jr., is well known in the West Noble area for his musical abilities, the sound system that he provides for special events in the area, for just being a good, Christian family man. A benefit dinner is planned for Friday at a Fort Wayne church for the Pena family. Young Daniel was recently diagnosed with Leober’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, which is causing him to go blind. The benefit dinner will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church, 1409 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, 46825. Barbecue ribs will be served along with Daniel side dishes. Live entertainment and a silent Pena auction will also take place. needs your Tickets are $12.50 each. prayers. More information on Daniel’s condition is available on Facebook. His parents have also produced an emotional video on YouTube, explaining their son’s condition. It’s under Curt Hansen/The Pena Family. More details on Daniel and his brave fight will be published in this paper in the coming weeks. I’d like to see another benefit held in the West Noble area and I think that will happen. In the meantime, please add this boy to your church’s and personal prayer lists and concerns. Thanks.

Senior Citizen’s Day at Fashion Farm LIGONIER —Avalon Village is hosting Senior Citizen’s Day on Saturday at Fashion Farm’s Pumpkin Fantasyland. Admission charge will be waived on Sautrday for seniors. Call Fashion Farm or Avalon Village for more details.

Sparta Twp. Fire Dept. chili supper is Oct. 26 CROMWELL — The Sparta Township Fire Department is having a chili supper on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the station in Cromwell, along with the town’s Halloween parade.

HOWE — The old Howe train depot lives again, in a mural that now graces the west wall of the Ark Paws and Claws bookstore in downtown Howe. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, crews finished installing the last of the metal panels that Butternut, Wis., artist and muralist Kelly Meredith Meredith used to depict Howe’s past. Her mural measures 43 feet wide and 15 feet tall, showing a steam engine pulling into the old Howe train station. Phil Yunker, a Howe businessman, said the idea to create the mural was born a couple of years ago after he and other members of a local group saw Meredith’s work in Ligonier. The Wisconsin artist has painted at least five murals there. The Howe Revitalization

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Artist and muralist Kelly Meredith of Butternut, Wis., created this mural showing a steam engine pulling into the old Howe train station. Installed last week, it measures 43 feet wide and 15 feet tall on the west wall of the Ark Paws and Claws bookstore in downtown Howe. Association and the Howe Community Association spearheaded the project. The work was commissioned by township trustee Tom Smith and members of his advisory board, and paid for using the township’s economic development income tax funds.

panels. Meredith spent part of Wednesday giving her artwork a final protective coating. “I think it’s great,” Yunker said of the artwork. Yunker said his group is considering more downtown murals, as grants and funds become available.

Man in wheelchair killed by train BY DENNIS NARTKER

time? These are among the questions investigators hope to answer after reviewing the video. Sills often traveled on city sidewalks and crossed the Main Street tracks in his powered wheelchair. Police Chief Rob Wiley said Wednesday the investigation is continuing, and results from the video may be available in about a week. Sills died from blunt-force trauma from the train hitting him, Noble County Coroner Joan Cripe reported Wednesday. No autopsy is scheduled. Emergency responders were called to the scene at 5:18 p.m. The

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KENDALVILLE — Anthony Sills, 41, of Kendallville was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a train while crossing the Main Street railroad tracks in a battery-powered wheelchair. Investigators don’t know exactly what happened and hope video from a camera mounted on the train’s lead engine will provide them with answers. Was he trying to cross before the train passed, or could he have been stopped on the crossing for some reason and could not escape in

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westbound freight train had stopped, blocking the Main Street and Riley Street crossings. Sills’ body was found along the north side of the tracks, just west of the Kendallville Pawn Shop at 211 N. Main St. Witnesses told police the crossing gates were down, red signals were flashing and a bell was ringing indicating an approaching train when Sills attempted to cross the tracks. Kendallville Police and Norfolk Southern Railroad police investigated the incident. The blocked crossings reopened after about three hours.

Tenneco job fair is Saturday LIGONIER — Tenneco’s Ligonier factory will hold a job fair this Saturday, Oct. 19, in Ligonier to fill 50 positions, according to the Northeast Indiana Regional Workforce Investment Board. The job fair will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Ligonier Recreational Center, 520 W. Union St., Ligonier. Tenneco recently hired 50 people to help support the launch of a new product line for Chrysler Corp. It is still seeking an additional 50 workers. The open positions include machine operators, welders, material handlers and equipment set-up operators. Starting wages for the full-time positions range from $13 to $14.50 an hour, and length-of-service-based wage increases are offered every six months until top pay for the jobs is reached. Prospective employees must have achieved high-school equivalency. In cases where a specialized skill is needed, Tenneco officials said, training will be offered. Tenneco’s Ligonier facility currently has 650 employees and manufactures clean-air products for both Chrysler and Ford, including mufflers and catalytic converters.

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These students from West Noble Primary School are busy reading the books they checked out of the school’s library. West Noble Primary will be having a book fair from Oct. 16–23. It will be open during parent/teacher conferences, set for Oct. 21 and 22, from 4-8 p.m. Proceeds from the book fair will help purchase additional books for the school library. More information is available from the school.

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LIGONIER — Avalon Village in Ligonier is having a chili cook-off on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. until gone as a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Several staff members will be preparing their own special chili and offering up samples to the public and judges. The public is invited and the chili will be free, but donations are welcome. Avalon Village is also inviting the community to visit and take tours of the newly remodeled building.

Noble County marriage licenses The following were issued recently in Noble County: • Derick B. LeCount, 31, and Felicia A. Higdon, 24, both of Ligonier. • Benjamin Paul Beiswanger, 24, of Bristol and Whitney Grace Mast, 21, of Wawaka. • Andrew D. Shields, 24, and Savannah Morgan Porter, 18, both of Ligonier. • Andrew Lewis Sheley, 23, and Kendra Joy Miller, 21, both of Cromwell. • Jerome N. Johnson, 73, of Hicksville, Ohio, and Patricia A. Fox, 55 of Columbia City. • Dale Eugene Tarr, 28, and Cara Lea Portmess, 25, both of Kendallville. • Carlos Alberto Ortega Espinoza, 32, and Joanna Romero, 28, both of Kendallville. • Marcus Anthony Crance, 25, and Vanessa Kay Armey, 26, both of Kendallville. • Travis C. Helmuth, 23, and Deven D. Philo, 23, both of Kendallville. • Orvan L. Lambright, 30, and Lacie Dawn Brady, 27, both of Wolcottville. • Andrew Robert Reinking, 25, and Jessica Reidenbach, 25, both of Kendallville. • Brian Hurley Powell, 43, of Ligonier and Amy Marie Hager, 38, of Syracuse.

Boys basketball team hosting dinner Friday, porkburger sale Saturday LIGONIER — The West Noble High School boys basketball team is hosting an all-you-can-eat chicken and noodles dinner at West Noble Middle School on Friday, before the high school football game against Fremont. Serving is from 5 to 6:45 p.m. in Charger Hall at the middle school. Tickets are $5 each for the meal which includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, dessert and a drink. Meals will also be available at the football game.

‘Fall Hog Roast’ set for Nov. 2

Porkburger sale is Saturday The West Noble High School parents’ support group for the boys basketball team will be selling porkburgers on Saturday as a fundraiser for the team. The sale is set for the parking lot at Family Dollar and Ace Hardware in Ligonier, starting at about 9 a.m., until gone. Cost is $3 for a burger or $4 for a meal which includes chips and a drink. The public is invited to both meals.

LIGONIER — The community is invited to a “Fall Hog Roast” at Ligonier United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 5-7:30 p.m. in The CrossWalk. This is a free meal for the entire community and is being held in place of the church’s annual Thanksgiving dinner. There’s no charge for tickets as donations will be accepted.

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Linda Danner of Wawaka and Joseph Steider of LaGrange plan to marry in August 2014. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Terry and Nancy Danner of Wawaka. She plans to graduate from Purdue University in May 2014 with a degree in animal science. Her fiance is the son of Doug and Cindy Steider of LaGrange. He is a 2008 graduate of Westview High School. He is employed at Steider Milk Transport.

Survey input sought by West Noble schools LIGONIER — The West Noble School Corp. is seeking comments from the public before establishing the 2014-15 school calendar. There is a survey available to West Noble students, parents and patrons on the corporation’s website, westnoble. k12.in.us that can be used to provide input. Questions can be directed to the West Noble administration.

Miracle Tree sign-up starts Saturday LIGONIER — Sign-up for the 26th annual Noble County Miracle Tree and Toys for Tots campaign will begin Saturday in Albion and Ligonier. Sign-up dates will be on five consecutive Saturdays: Oct. 19 and 26, and Nov. 2, 9 and 16. Sign-up hours each Saturday will be from 10-11 a.m. at Albion Wesleyan Church and 1-2 p.m. at Stone’s Hill Church in rural Ligonier. To sign up to receive items from the campaign, people must bring a state-issued ID, children’s birth certificates, proof of address, income statements for the last four weeks and forms AEIID and AECES from the Division of Family and Child Services. Recipients must be legal residents of Noble County and can only sign up for one Christmas assistance program hosted by this group. Businesses, churches or other groups wanting to work with the campaign can contact the Noble County Miracle Tree via Facebook or contact Terrie Beckley at rtbeckley@aol.com

Meeting set for home-school families, others in WN area LIGONIER — The West Noble School Corp. will hold an informational meeting for parents of children with special needs, who reside within the West Noble attendance area, and are home schooled, or attend a non-public school. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 3:30 p.m. at the administrative offices at West Noble. If you have any questions, please contact Candice Holbrook in the main office at 894-3191 or 800-488-3191.

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LIGONIER — Ligonier Evangelical Church will have Dr. John Oswalt as its guest speaker for the upcoming revival at the church on Oct. 27-30. The theme for the messages is “Called to be Holy,” and our prayers that God will deepen our relationship with Himself. Dr. Oswalt is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and has served the Lord faithfully in many different ministries, acccording to Pastor Troy Diersing from Ligonier Evangelical Church. He has distinguished himself as a professor of Old Testament both at Asbury Theological Seminary and Wesley Biblical Seminary, and from 1983 to 1986, he served as President of Asbury College. Dr. Oswalt has written numerous books, commentaries on the Book of Isaiah, and articles in theological journals. He has served as translator and editor on a number of Bible translation teams, and he regularly preaches at churches and conferences around the world. The times and dates for the services are as following: • Oct 27 – 10:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m., • Oct 28, 29 and 30 – 7:00 p.m. Call the church office at 894-4853, or visit its website for more details. The church is located on U.S. 33, south of U.S. 6 and north of West Noble High School.

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TanTara Transportation is now hiring OTR Company Flatbed Drivers and Owner Operators. Competitive Pay and Home Time. Call us @ 800-650-0292 or apply online at www.tantara.us LAND FOR SALE HOMESITES JUST OUTSIDE CHATTANOOGA! 10-25 Acres Starting at Only $56,000. Located on Signal Mountain in Tennessee. Gated Community - Phase 2 Just Released. Call 877282-4409. MEDICAL Bad Teeth? Extractions and Dentures using oral sedation. Free Consultations. Dr. McCall info and before/after photos at www.drmccalldentures. com 317-596-9700 ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get CPAP Replacement Supplies at little or NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 888-696-5125 REAL ESTATE AUCTION LAND - REAL ESTATE PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION November 2nd 1pm - 16777 E. 700th Rd., Paris, IL. 120+/- acres with 20+/- acres tillable 4BR, 1BA Home - MORE! www. knowlesauctions.com 217822-2702 SPORTING GOODS / GUNS & HUNTING / MISCELLANEOUS GUN SHOW!! Greenﬁeld, IN - October 19th & 20th, Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 North Apple Street, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3 For information call 765993-8942 Buy! Sell! Trade! INDY 1500 GUN & KNIFE SHOW - Indiana’s Largest! State Fairgrounds. Expo Building Fri., Oct. 18, 2-8, Sat. Oct. 19, 8-6, Sun. Oct 20, 9-4. Bring this ad for $1 off 1 admission.

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Hundreds take part in ‘Safe Kids Day’ event at Fashion Farm, Pumpkin Fantasyland

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Many of the families at the “Pumpkin Charlie’s Safe Kids Day” used the many firetrucks on display as background for photos. Local firefighters provided kids and their families with tours and close-up inspections of their trucks, and handed out literature on fire safety and related topics.

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The haywagon rides were kept busy at “Pumpkin Charlie’s Safe Kids Day” as Fashion Farm provided rides to families in attendance at the popular event that continues to grow in size and popularity each year. Visitors also had a chance to tour the Pumpkin Fantasyland or take part in the new Pumpkin Learning Center at Fashion Farm.

Parkview Noble Therapy starting Pediatric Parents Support Group KENDALLVILLE — The pediatric therapists from Parkview Noble Therapy are starting up a Pediatric Parents Support Group and the first meeting will be 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Parkview Noble Therapy office, 1292 Drake Road in Kendallville. Guest speaker will be Diane Shoppell from the Dekko Foundation’s “Before 5 Program.” She will be presenting information on parenting and will provide simple and enjoyable strategies to help parents face the challenges and responsibilities of parenting. “Parents have a lot of their plate. We know they

are exhausted but still need to find ways to encourage healthy development in all areas for their children,” Shoppell explained. “Helping them understand their role in their children’s development is key for parents to push through their exhaustion. Parents need to understand what they do early with their children, affects their child’s development long-term. We want to help parents find time in their already busy schedule.” A light dinner will be provided with a Halloween snack for the children. Please contact Parkview Noble Therapy at 347-8824, to reserve a spot, or for more information.

Rev. John Lutton is on vacation. His column will start back up next week.

At the 5th annual “Pumpkin Charlie’s Safe Kids Day” event held at the Fashion Farm on Saturday, dozens of youngsters had a chance to hold a real fire hose, compliments of the Ligonier Fire Department. Dozens of local police, fire, EMS and other public-safety personnel from Ligonier, Cromwell and Noble County were on hand for the big event that attracted a huge crowd to Fashion Farm.

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! 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.

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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. Mel Harrel, Preacher-Evangelist 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 Pastor Shannon Kathary 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

Tristan, a 3-year-old visitor from Bremen, tries to pick up a pumpkin at the Fashion Farm during “Pumpkin Charlie’s Safe Kids Day,” held Saturday in Ligonier. Many local public safety officers donated their time and expertise to the day’s event.

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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, 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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Cromwell library plans special events

Butter braids sale set to start; book club to meet Oct. 28 LIGONIER — Butter braids are coming to the Ligonier Public Library. The library is selling Butter braids this year from Oct. 24 through Nov. 7. The price is $13 each, except for the new double chocolate premium dessert which is $14. Available flavors are apple, cinnamon rolls, cherry, cinnamon, cream cheese and strawberry cheesecake. Butter braids are a dessert item you store in the freezer and then bake. This sale is a fundraiser for the Ligonier library. Stop in and place your order at the library. Remember, the Ligonier library is at its temporary location in the shopping center on Lincolnway South, next to ALCO and Ligonier Family Dentistry.

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The book of the month is The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. It is about Traylor Greer who grew up poor in rural Kentucky with the goals of avoiding pregnancy and getting away. She heads west with high hopes. By the time Taylor arrives in Tucson,

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These scary creatures took part in the Ligonier Zombie Walk on Saturday. It was hosted by the Ligonier Public Library, and the event helped collect food for the West Noble Food Pantry. “Everyone had a great time,” said Angela Scott, program coordinator. Ariz., she has acquired an unexpected child, a three-year-old American Indian girl named Turtle, and must somehow come to terms with both motherhood and the necessity of putting down roots. It is a story of love and friendship, abandonment and belonging, and the discovery of resources in apparently empty places. Join the library book

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club on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. to discuss this story of the human condition. Copies of the book are available for checkout in the children’s department. Please join in, even if you have previously read this book, for an evening of discussion and dessert.

Zombie thank you The Ligonier Zombie Walk organizers would

like to thank the Ligonier Parks and Recreational Dept., the Ligonier Police Dept., Fashion Farm, Cory Fender, Jessica Fender, Destiny Fender, Nyssa Luna, Sheila Owens, Chris Leslie, David Leslie and Carol Vanoni. “We had an awesome time and we are so grateful for your help,” said Angela Scott, program coordinator at the library.

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CROMWELL — There’s plenty of fall fun coming up for all ages at the Noble County Public Library branch in Cromwell. • The library’s After-School Club has started up again for the school year. Weekly activities for K-5 kids on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. • The movie this month will be “Monsters University” Thursday, Oct. 31, from 3:30-5:10 p m. • Storytime for preschoolers ages 2-6 starts. Join us for stories, games, crafts, songs and a snack Wednesdays at 10 a.m. • Book Discussion: Join us today to talk over this month’s selection, “Big City Eyes,” by Mitch Albom, at 1:30 p.m. New book lovers are always welcome. • Heroes’ Tree: All three branches of the Noble County Public Library are collaborating with the Indiana State Library, the Military Family Research Institute and public libraries across the state to honor military members, veterans, and their families by participating in the annual Our Heroes’ Tree program. To participate, simply create a handmade ornament (or the library can provide a template for you) honoring the service member from past and present wars, conflicts or peacetime operations. Bring the ornament to your local NCPL branch during the month of October where it will be placed on the tree with other commemorative ornaments.

For adults, the latest from Sue Grafton, Catherine Coulter, Nicholas Sparks and J.A. Jance are on the shelves — to name a few. The newest titles are also at NCPL West for the teens and kids. New movies include Epic, Pain and Gain, Now You See Me, Empire State and Scary Movie 5. As always, new TV series arrive each month at all NCPL branches.

Wells Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 at 260/426-3119. Once registered, bidders will be able to review documents online and order printed copies of plans and specifications. Printed documents can be picked up from Eastern Engineering Supply or they can be shipped directly to you. Bidders are required to pay all printing, shipping, handling, and online fees. The bid documents can be viewed on the Construction Control, Inc. plan room at www.ConstructionControlinc .com or www.cciplanroom.net/. All bidding contractors that receive documents from this site will receive project update notifications throughout the bid process. Questions about the online access or the availability of printed documents can be directed to Eastern Engineering at 260/426-3119. Bidding documents will also be made available for viewing at the Ligonier Public Library (Temporary Location), 905_ Lincolnway South, Ligonier, Indiana 46767. A Pre-bid Conference will be held on Friday, October 4, 2013 starting at 10:00 a.m. local time and a second Pre-bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 starting at 10:00 a.m. local time. Both Pre-Bid Conferences will be at the Li-

gonier Public Library, 300 South Main Street, Ligonier, Indiana 46767. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and to waive any irregularities in bidding. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after the date set for bid opening. The Ligonier Public Library is tax exempt and taxes shall not be included in the Bid price. The provisions shall apply to both transactions between the Ligonier Public Library and the successful Contractor and to transactions between the Contractor and manufacturers. AL,00355205,10/3,10,17hspaxlp

GED classes The Noble County Public Library West is offering convenience and savings with GED classes held at the branch in Cromwell. As of January 2014, the GED course and test will be both more difficult and expensive due to major changes to the program. Therefore, free classes and instruction are available at the Cromwell library through December 2013. Whether you are a beginner or have previously studied for the exam, qualified GED instructors are ready to help those at all levels. Open-enrollment classes meet upstairs in the library, located at 120 Jefferson St., in Cromwell, each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Instruction is both group and individual. Any student who is enrolled and ready to test by Dec. 13, will only be charged a $13 fee for the test. Classes are free. Currently the regular test price is $60 and will increase to $120 in the new year.

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Email your legal! legals @ kpcmedia.com Call Kelly at 877-791-7877x182 for details LEGAL NOTICE OFFICIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL BONDS LIGONIER PUBLIC LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 2013 Upon not less than twenty four (24) hours notice given prior to the ninetieth (90th) day after this notice is first published, the Ligonier Public Library (the "Library") will receive and consider bids for the purchase of the Bonds described below. Any person interested in submitting a bid for the Bonds must furnish in writing to the Library, _ H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, LLP, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, P.O. Box 40458, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240-0458; ( 317) 465 1500, (317) 465 1550 (facsimile) or by e mail to clark@umbaugh.com before 10:00 a.m. (Indianapolis Time), November 4, 2013, the person's name, address, and telephone number. Interested persons may also furnish a facsimile number or an e mail address. The Library will notify (or cause to be notified) each person so registered of the date and time bids will be received not less than twenty four (24) hours before the date and time of sale. The notification shall be made by telephone at the number furnished by such person or by facsimile or electronic e mail, if a facsimile number or an e mail address has been received. It is anticipated that the sale will occur at 11:00 a.m. (Indianapolis Time) on November 6, 2013. At the time designated for the sale, the Library will receive at the offices of H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, LLP, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240-0458, and consider bids for the purchase of the following described Bonds: Ligonier Public Library General Obligation Bonds of 2013 (the "Bonds") in the original aggregate principal amount not to exceed One Million Four Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,485,000.00). The Bonds shall be in fully registered form; denomination $5,000 and integral multiples thereof; originally dated the date of delivery of the Bonds; bearing interest at a rate or rates to be determined by bidding, and payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year beginning not earlier than July 15, 2014; interest shall be calculated on the basis of a three hundred sixty (360) day year comprised of twelve (12) thirty (30) day months; interest payable by check mailed one (1) business day prior to the interest payment date or by wire transfer to depositories on the interest payment date to the person or depository in whose name each bond is registered with the Registrar as of the first day of the month of each interest payment date; maturing or subject to mandatory redemption on January 15 and July 15 beginning on July 15, 2014, through and including January 15, 2033, on the dates and amounts as provided by the Library prior to the sale. A bid may designate that a given maturity or maturities of the Bonds shall constitute a term bond, and the semi annual amounts set forth in the

schedules provided for the Bonds shall constitute the mandatory sinking fund redemption requirements for such term bond or bonds. For purposes of computing net interest cost, the mandatory redemption amounts shall be treated as maturing on the dates set forth in the schedules provided for the Bonds. The Bonds maturing on July 15, 2022, and thereafter, are subject to optional redemption on January 15, 2022, or any date thereafter, on thirty (30) days' notice, in whole or in part, in such order of maturity as the Library shall direct and by lot within a maturity, at face value, plus accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. Each bid must be for all of the Bonds and must state the rate of interest which each maturity of the Bonds is to bear, stated in multiples of 1/8th or 1/20th or 1/100th of 1%. The maximum interest rate of the Bonds shall not exceed 6.00% per annum. All Bonds maturing on the same date shall bear the same rate, and the rate of interest bid for each maturity must be equal to or greater than the rate bid on the immediately preceding maturity. Bids shall set out the total amount of interest payable over the term of the Bonds and the net interest cost on the Bonds covered by the bid. No bid for less than 99.0% of the face value of the Bonds will be considered. The Bonds will be awarded to the highest qualified bidder who has submitted a bid in accordance herewith. The highest bidder will be the one who offers the lowest net interest cost to the Library, to be determined by computing the total interest on all of the Bonds to their maturities based upon the schedules provided by the Library prior to the sale and deducting therefrom the premium bid, if any, and adding thereto the discount bid, if any. No conditional bids will be considered. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. If an acceptable bid is not received for the Bonds on the date of sale hereinbefore fixed, the sale may be continued from day to day thereafter, during which time no bids for less than the highest bid received at the time of the advertised sale will be considered. Each bid must be submitted on a customary bid form, addressed to the Library, and marked "Bid for Ligonier Public Library General Obligation Bonds of 2013". The successful bidder (the "Purchaser") will be notified and instructed to submit a good faith deposit ("Deposit") in the form of cash, certified or cashier's check or wire transfer in the amount of one percent of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds. If a check is submitted, it shall be drawn on a bank or trust company which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and shall be submitted to the Library (or wire transfer such amount as instructed by the Library) by the Purchaser not later than 3:30 p.m. (EST) on the next business day following the award. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the Library may reject the bid. No interest on the Deposit will accrue to the Purchaser. The Deposit will be applied to the purchase price of the Bonds. In the event the Purchaser fails to honor its accepted bid, the Deposit will be retained by the Library as liquidated damages. The Purchaser shall make payment for the Bonds in Federal Reserve funds to the registrar (the "Registrar") for the Bonds and accept delivery thereof from the Registrar within five (5) days after being notified that the Bonds are ready for delivery. It is anticipated that the Bonds will be ready for delivery within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. If the Library fails to have the Bonds ready for delivery prior to the close of banking hours on the forty fifth (45th) day after the date of sale, the bidder may secure the release of his bid upon request in writing, filed with the Library. The Purchaser is expected to apply to a securities depository registered with the SEC to make such Bonds depository

eligible. At the time of delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser, the Purchaser will be required to certify to the Library the initial reoffering price to the public of a substantial amount of each maturity of the Bonds. The Bonds may be initially issued by way of a Book Entry Only system with no physical distribution of bond certificates made to the public. In this case, one bond certificate in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”), and immobilized in its custody. The Purchaser, as a condition of delivery of the Bonds, may be required to deposit the bond certificates with DTC, registered in the name of Cede & Co., nominee of DTC. It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such numbers on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for failure or refusal by the Purchaser therefore to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with the terms of its bid. No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be a part of any Bond or a part of the contract evidenced thereby and no liability shall hereafter attach to the Library or any of its officers or agents because of or on account of such numbers. All expenses in relation to the printing of CUSIP identification numbers on the Bonds shall be paid for by the Library; provided, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of said numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid for by the Purchaser. The Purchaser will also be responsible for any other fees or expenses it incurs in connection with the resale of the Bonds. The approving opinion of Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, LLP, bond counsel of LaGrange, Indiana, together with a transcript of the proceedings relating to the issuance of the Bonds and closing papers in the usual form showing no litigation questioning the validity of the Bonds, will be furnished to the Purchaser at the expense of the Library. The Bonds are being issued under the provisions of I.C. §36 12-3-9. The Bonds are being issued for the purpose of procuring funds to be used to finance the acquisition, construction, extension, alteration, improvement, remodeling, and equipping of an addition to and renovation of the Library and the related incidental expenses to be incurred in connection therewith and on account of the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds will be direct obligations of the Library payable out of ad valorem taxes to be collected on the taxable property within the district of the Library; however, the Library's collection of the levy may be limited by operation of I.C. §6-1.1-20.6, which provides taxpayers with tax credits for property taxes attributable to different classes of property in an amount that exceeds certain percentages of gross assessed value of that property. The Library is required by law to fully fund the payment of debt service on the Bonds in an amount sufficient to pay the debt service, regardless of any reduction in property tax collections due to the application of such tax credits. The Library may not be able to levy or collect additional property taxes to make up this short fall. In the opinion of bond counsel, under the federal statutes, decisions, regulations and rulings existing on this date, the interest on the Bonds is excludable from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation. The Bonds constitute an indebtedness only of the Library. The Bonds are subject to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as in effect on the date of their issuance (“Code”) which imposes limitations on the issuance of obligations like the Bonds under federal tax law. The Library has covenanted to comply with those limitations to the extent required to preserve the exclusion of interest on the

Bonds from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The Library has designated the Bonds for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code to qualify for the $10,000,000 annual exception from 100% disallowance, in the case of banks and other financial institutions, of the deduction for interest expense allocable to tax-exempt obligations. The Library has authorized the preparation of an Official Statement relating to the Bonds which will be in a form deemed to be a nearly final official statement. A copy of the Official Statement may be obtained from Jerry Nesbitt, Director at Ligonier Public Library, 300 S. Main St., Ligonier, IN 46767, (260) 894-4511 or in limited quantities prior to submission of a bid by request from the Library's financial advisor. Within seven (7) business days of the sale, the Library will provide the Purchaser with up to fifteen (15) copies of the final Official Statement at the Library's expense. Additional copies, at the Purchaser's expense, must be requested within five (5) business days of the sale. Inquiries concerning matters contained in the nearly final Official Statement must be made and pricing and other information necessary to complete the final Official Statement must be submitted by the Purchaser within two (2) business days following the sale to be included in the final Official Statement. The Library has agreed to enter into a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking in order to permit the successful purchaser to comply with the SEC Rule 15(c)2 12. A description of this undertaking is set forth in the near final Official Statement and will also be set forth in the final Official Statement. The Continuing Disclosure Undertaking will be executed and delivered by the Library at the closing of the issuance of the Bonds. Further information relative to said issue and a copy of the nearly final Official Statement may be obtained upon application to H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, LLP, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, financial advisor to the Library. Dated this 8th day of October, 2013. /S/Jerry Nesbitt Director of Ligonier Public Library AL,00356068,10/17,24,hspaxlp ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that the Ligonier Public Library shall receive sealed bids from experienced and eligible contractors at the Ligonier Public Library (Temporary Location), 905_, Lincolnway South, Ligonier, Indiana 46767. Until 4:00 p.m. local time, on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 for: A Renovation and Addition to the existing Ligonier Public Library Each bid proposal shall include all labor, material and services necessary to complete the projects in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications as prepared and on file in the office of The Architect: Kelty Tappy Design, Inc., 116 E. Berry Street, Suite 700, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 and in the office of the Project Manager: Construction Control, Inc., 9602 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. All work for the complete construction of the project will be under three (3) prime contracts with the Owner or its assignee based on the bids received and on combinations awarded. The three (3) prime contracts will be: General Construction, Mechanical and Electrical. Bids will be opened and read aloud on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. (local time) at the Ligonier Public Library (Temporary Location), 905_ Lincolnway South, Ligonier, Indiana 46767. Bidding contractors may obtain access to bid information and printed documents by contacting Eastern Engineering Supply, 1239 North

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LEGAL NOTICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION PS FORM 3526 Publication Title: The Advance Leader; Publication Number: 313-220; Filing Date: 9/26/13; Issue Frequency: Weekly; Number of Issues Published Annually: 52; Annual Subscription Price: $34.00; Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: PO Box 30, Ligonier, IN 46767; Contact Person:; Telephone: (260) 894-3102; Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: PO Box 39, Kendallville, IN 46755; Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher Terry Housholder, 816 E. Mott Street, Kendallville, IN 46755; Editor Robert Buttgen, PO Box 30, Ligonier, IN 46767; Owner: KPC Media Group Inc. - PO Box 39, Kendallville, IN 46755; George O & Dorothy Witwer 20 Hilton Haven Dr., Key West, FL 33040; Terry & Grace Housholder - 816 E. 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WEST NOBLE 6TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL TEAMS

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Here are the sixth-grade volleyball teams from West Noble Middle School. Both the “A” and “B” teams went undefeated this past Saturday to win their own sixth-grade volleyball tournament, which included teams from Central Noble, Hamilton and Wawasee. For the season, both the “A” and “B” teams finished with an outstanding 11-1 record.

Football team home Friday against Fremont; sectional foe is Bishop Luers LIGONIER — The West Noble High School football team will be looking to close the regular season out this Friday at home with a win over Fremont. Last Friday, it wasn’t easy, but the Prairie Heights Panthers knocked off Northeast Corner Conference foe West Noble Friday night 21-13. Then on Sunday night, the sectional pairings were announced. West Noble will travel to Fort Wayne Bishop Luers for the first round of the sectionals on Oct. 25. Bishop Luers has been a traditional powerhouse in the state and this is believed to be the first meeting between the two teams in two decades. But this season, Bishop Luers has an 0-8 record as the team is reeling from losing their coach last year due to a scandal. So fingers are crossed that the Chargers have a fighting chance to move on to the second round of the sectional. This Friday night’s game against Fremont will also be “Senior Night” as all fall sport athletes will be recognized at halftime. Then it’s on to the sectional game on Friday, Oct. 25, in Fort Wayne. Bishop Luers has its own stadium at the high school. In last week’s close loss, the Panthers started off slow in the first quarter, but capitalized on good ball movement downfield. They found the end zone during their second possession in the form of a rushing touchdown by Cassten Everidge from three yards out to cap off a 81-yard scoring drive. The PH defense forced numerous three-and-outs against the Chargers during the first half. Special teams played a big role as well. Panther senior Corey Johnson made big plays in all three phases. He twice pinned the Chargers inside their 10-yard line with punts, returned an interception for a touchdown and hauled in four catches for 88 yards.

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West Noble’s Dillon Alexander carries the ball for yardage against Prairie Heights in last Friday’s NECC road game. The Chargers were more methodical during the second half despite being down 21-7 at the break. West Noble ran the ball and chewed up lots of time. Those runs came primarily from junior Payton Shrock. He continually cut into the Panthers’ defense, chipping away the yards. The Chargers drove down the field in the third quarter, netting 80 yards. Quarterback Waylon Richardson connected with Dillon Alexander for a six-yard scoring toss on a fourth down play to cut the deficit to 21-13. In the final quarter, West Noble stopped Heights on downs as the defensive line forced pressure in the pocket and swatted away a pass at the line of scrimmage on fourth down. But the Chargers got the ball back with little time left. West Noble could not move the ball in the closing moments. The Panthers reclaimed possession and took a knee to end the game.

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West Noble volleyball team hosts sectional; plays NECC game tonight at home LIGONIER — West Noble High School will host the sectional volleyball tournament later this month, with a first-round game set for Tuesday, Oct 22, while the conference tournament opens tonight for the Chargers, who will play at home against Lakeland. West Noble plays Whitko in the first round of the sectional at 7 p.m. on the 22nd. On Thursday, Oct. 24, Fairfield and Wawasee matchup at 6 p.m. followed by NorthWood vs. Lakeland at 7:30 p.m. The winner of WhitkoWest Noble plays Tippecanoe Valley on Saturday at 11 a.m. in a semifinal. Winners from Thursday’s games play in the other semifinal. The championship game will be played at West Noble on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. Before the sectional, the Northeast Corner Conference will have its tournament starting today, Thursday. The Charger volleyball team is at home tonight and play Lakeland at 6 p.m. Win or lose, West Noble will play again on Saturday morning and possibly in the afternoon, if they keep winning. Some of Saturday’s games, for first-round losing teams, may be played at Westview Elementary. In its last regular-season match, played on the road on Monday, West Noble’s volleyball team lost to Garrett in four matches, 24-26, 25-9, 25-16, 25-22. For West Noble, Kelsie Peterson dished out 26

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assists and had 36 digs. Rachel Schermerhorn contributed 20 digs and 11 kills. Becca Schermerhorn finished with 13 digs and Kaylie Warble had eight kills. West Noble won the junior varsity matches, 25-15 and 25-14. Becca Schermerhorn had 11 assists while Sarah Buchanan had five kills and four serving aces. Megan Pearsall also had five kills for the Charger JV, Taylor Rose and Schermerhorn each had two. Buchanan also had 11 digs and Pearsall added a block. The JV ended up with a 6-4 conference record and 10-12 overall.

West Noble soccer team upset in first round In boys sectional soccer last week, the Chargers were upset by Lakeland. West Noble was the defending sectional champ. Lakeland scored the first three goals of the game en route to ending the season for the Chargers, who were hoping to defend their sectional crown. Eduardo Luna, Dustin Cunningham and Samuel Garcia struck with goals in the first 11 minutes to put West Noble on its heels. The Chargers cut the margin to 3-1 at the half when Hector Luevano, but the Lakers would never trail in the contest. Daniel Nieves made it 4-1 at the 57:13 mark and

the Chargers would rally to cut the margin to 4-3 on goals by Abel Zamarrippa. But West Noble could get no closer, ending what had been a great season that included the championships in the Northeast Corner Conference tournament and regular season for the Chargers. The soccer team is filled with seniors: Cesar DeLuna, Paul Barrientos, Alejandro Flores, Gabriel Macias, Omar Lopez, Brian Macias, Uriel Macias, Abel Zamarripa, Christian Marin, Ivan Ramirez, Brandon Carrizales, Miguel Hernandez, Jonathan Moreno, Erik Silva, Brandon Carrizales and Abraham Bonilla.

Girls fall to Central Noble in sectional The Charger girls also lost in the first round of the soccer sectional, losing to Central Noble, 3-0. The Chargers made some pushes deep in Central Noble’s third of the field over the final 50 minutes, but rarely had shots on the goal. Cougar junior goalkeeper Kayla Dull made four saves to earn the shutout. The Cougars outshot West Noble 10-6. But the Chargers had a 5-1 edge in corner kicks. Senior Kayla Pena made three saves in goal for West Noble. Seniors Karla Carrillo, Beni Murillo and Jackie Torres also took part in their final high school soccer matches for the Chargers.

MIDDLE SCHOOL EIGHTH-GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM

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Here’s the eighth-grade football team from West Noble Middle School. Both the seventh- and eighth-grade teams are home today against Lakeland with games starting at 4:30 p.m. at West Noble.

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LOCAL RESIDENTS PART OF CELEBRITY CALENDAR

Jeremy Jones offers haircuts, conversation BY BOB BUTTGEN bbuttgen@kpcmedia.com

TOPEKA — Small-town barber shops operated by just one man are becoming as scarce as drive-in movie theaters and doctors who make house calls. But in Topeka, Jeremy Jones is working hard to provide the community with a old-fashioned shop that is inviting to everyone. JJ’s Barber Shop is on Lake Street, the main east-west business thoroughfare through Topeka. Jones operates just about the only one-man shop of its type in the Topeka and West Noble areas. Jones, 37, has been cutting hair since 2006, and he’s been at his Topeka location for about 18 months. It has just the right atmosphere for someone who isn’t in a hurry and wants to talk while getting a trim. Jones also strives to make sure his business caters to everyone. Several women visit his shop, and he’s even made it wheelchair-accessible, as a local nursing home brings some of its female residents on a regular basis. “I really like being my own boss, along with the conversations I have with my customers and the camaraderie we share,” said Jones. “Everybody has a different story to

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Jeremy Jones cuts a customer’s hair at his shop in Topeka. tell. Sometimes I feel like I’m kind of a psychiatrist, because everybody tells me their troubles.” Jones started out cutting hair for a couple of national chains in Elkhart County before moving to LaGrange County four years ago and opening his own shop. He’s also worked at factories while keeping his shop open, and he has had to work through some adversity to get where he is today. He’s dealt with growing up in foster homes, the death of his mother, and even a near-death experience of his own, after a terrifying auto crash about two years ago. On a snowy February morning, his vehicle was

struck by another driver. The collision was so intense that his spleen was nearly ruptured, and he spent quite a bit of time in the hospital. Having to close his shop during that time was not good for business, and since then he’s worked hard to let people know he’s alive and well — and open for business. He and his wife, Pat, and their three kids keep him busy as he also coaches several youth athletic teams in LaGrange County. If he could have his dream job, Jones said he would be a professional big-game archery hunter, going after elk, bear and other large critters out in Wyoming and Montana. But for now, he’s happy cutting hair for a variety of customers, from toddlers to senior citizens. Jones said his business has just about doubled every year. “Everybody wants something different,” he said. His older clients don’t change their styles much, but his younger customers always are asking for something new and different. He said kids today like the “messed-up look” or faux-hawks, a much tamer version of the Mohawk cut. Jones is open five days a week as he keeps his Saturday mornings free for his coaching duties.

Breast-cancer awareness month INDIANAPOLIS— Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among females in Indiana, excluding skin cancers, with approximately 4,400 cases in the state each year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and State health officials are encouraging Hoosier women to get screened. “Regular screenings are important to detecting breast cancer,” said State Health Commissioner William VanNess, M.D. “Beginning at age 50, women should have a mammogram every year or two. Talk to your doctor to determine your risks and the benefit of screenings.” There are several risk factors that contribute to breast cancer. Women have a much greater risk of developing breast cancer than do males, and that risk increases with age. Additional risk factors include: Genetics People who have had two or more first degree relatives who have been diagnosed with breast cancer have an increased risk. Additionally, breast cancer risk increases if someone has a family member who carries the BRCA 1 or 2 genes, which account for 5-10 percent of breast cancer cases. Race In Indiana, during 2007-2011, the breast cancer incidence rates for African American and white women were similar, but the mortality rate for African American women was 39 percent higher than for whites. This increased risk can partially be attributed to African American women being diagnosed with more aggressive forms of breast cancer or at later stages. Estrogen Women who started menstruation before age 12 or menopause after age 55 might be at increased risk as a result of a higher lifetime exposure to estrogen.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding history There are studies that show that women who have not had children, had their first child after age 30 or have not breastfed might have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, some research indicates that for each year a mother breastfeeds her child, her relative risk for developing breast cancer is reduced by 4.3 percent. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Using HRT can increase a woman’s risk of developing and dying from breast cancer. This risk can be increased after just two years of using HRT. Alcohol Drinking alcohol has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and the risk increases with every drink consumed per day. Overweight and Obesity Being overweight, especially post menopause, can increase your risk of developing breast cancer. The more body fat a woman has, the higher her estrogen levels typically are, increasing her risk of developing breast cancer. The early stages of breast cancer typically show no symptoms. However, as the cancer progresses, some symptoms may be noticed. These can include: • A lump or thickened breast tissue • Changes in breast size or shape • Changes in the texture of the skin of the breast or nipple, including dimpling or puckering • Nipple discharge, especially if the discharge is bloody Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you have any of these symptoms. “Early detection of breast cancer is critical because it gives a woman her best chance at beating it,” said Dr. VanNess. “The five-year

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survival rate for localized breast cancer, which is simply cancer that has not spread to lymph nodes or other locations outside the breast, is 98 percent.” The Indiana State Department of Health Indiana Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IN-BCCP) provides access to breast and cervical cancer screenings, diagnostic testing and treatment for underserved and underinsured women. For more information on the IN-BCCP and to check eligibility, call 855-435-7178 or visit in.gov/isdh/24967. htm. To learn more about breast cancer, including information on signs and symptoms, benefits of early detection and behaviors that can help decrease risk, please refer to the Indiana Cancer Facts and Figures 2012 report, a comprehensive report on the burden of cancer in Indiana, by visiting indianacancer.org.

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Recognize this pair? They are portraying a scene from the hit 1990s movie “Forrest Gump” as part of the Noble County celebrity calendar recently published. Proceeds are benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters. In case you can’t tell, that’s Margarita White, program director for the Noble County Community Foundation, listening to Gump, played by Josh Munson, Ligonier branch manager for Campbell & Fetter Bank.

‘Celebrity’ calendar now available KENDALLVILLE — One of the most anticipated calendars for 2014 in Noble County was released earlier this month. The calendar, which features many local “celebrities” from Noble County dressed as actors and actresses from major motion pictures, will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Noble County organization. Each year the celebrity calendar provides lots of entertaining moments for area residents as they check out the full-page photos for each month. The volunteers who pose for the photos undergo extensive wardrobe and makeup preparations for the color pages. “We tried to include people from across Noble County, so that everyone who purchases a calendar will know at least one person who is featured in the calendar,” says Kristen Johnson, Big Brothers Big Sisters coordinator and calendar project manager for

the past few years. Celebrity calendars are available at these retailers: all Campbell and Fetter Bank locations in Noble County; Business Services Co.; Jansen Chiropractic; Jansen Dentistry; Kendallville Chamber of Commerce; Kendallville City Hall; and Raceway Car Wash (purchasers can receive a free interior car vacuuming when buying a calendar). Calendars may be ordered online at bbbsnei.org. This year’s one-of-a-kind calendar features community leaders including teachers, doctors, business owners and even the county’s top law enforcement officer, dressed as famous TV, movie or music icons. Some of the calendar scenes this year include “Grease,” “Peter Pan,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Elf” and “Forrest Gump.” The goal this year is to raise over $15,000 through calendar sales, so that the organization can help even

more children in 2014, Johnson said. This year’s Celebrity Calendar features these local community leaders: Brad Rummel, Tracy Tipton, James Jarrett, Rich Anderson, Tom Leedy, Brian “Sweeney” Meyer, Rodney Clear, Amy Newcomer, Shelly Diehm, Corey Wolfe, Don Gura, Tina Gienger, Scott Pflughoeft, Erica Dekko, Chase Anderson, Kevin Kelham, Megan Brazzell, Josh Munson, Steve Lemish, Sheriff Doug Harp, Debbie Walterhouse, Jeff Burgos, Michelle Ogle, George Bennett, Dee Slater, Kurt Hayden, Jeff Platt, County Councilman Mike Toles, Margarita White, Tom Walterhouse, Julie Desper and retired NBA superstar Brad Miller. Major sponsors for this year’s calendar are Campbell and Fetter Bank, Dekko Investment Services and WAWK-95.5FM The Hawk. radio station.

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WN boys are sectional champs; girls take 2nd LIGONIER — West Noble’s cross country teams gave top-notch performances Tuesday, running on their home course in the sectional. The Charger boys took first place, again, while the girls had a very respectable second-place finish. Brandon Arnold of West Noble was the second-best overall runner on the day, finishing just 19 seconds behind the overall winner, DeKalb junior Mark Beckmann. That helped the Chargers win the sectional championship and continue to establish a dynasty in northeast Indiana. West Noble won the boys team title for the second consecutive year with 69 points, 15 points ahead of second place DeKalb (84). Arnold was the only Charger in the top 10, but they had their other four runners place between 12th and 23rd to secure first place in a race that wasn’t top-heavy with one squad. “It’s one of our goals all year long to come out and win sectional,” said WN coach Rusty Emmert. “It’s more about getting the job done (Tuesday night). We’ve got regional to focus on. We didn’t want to have our best races but we wanted to have a good, quality race. “What we’ve done up to this point should carry us through quite a ways.” Beckmann and Arnold ran shoulder-to-shoulder early, but Beckmann pulled away shortly after crossing the one-mile mark and put separation between them fairly quickly. It’s the fifth time this season they’ve race against each other, and Beckmann has won four times.

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DeKalb sophomore Krista McCormick (left) and West Noble’s Amairany Cruz and Yvette Rojas (right) finished 7-8-9 in Tuesday’s West Noble Sectional. All three advanced to the Saturday’s regional with their respective teams.

Both Beckmann and Arnold are expected to be running up front with Concordia’s Zach Panning, the regional favorite. The regional will also be held at West Noble this Saturday. Also advancing to Saturday’s regional are Lakeland (100), East Noble (109) and Prairie Heights (110), which finished third, fourth and fifth, respectively. For the Chargers, following Arnold’s secondplace finish were: 12. Salvador Campos,

17:23.91; 14. Alex deLuna, 17:28.45; 18. Brad Pyle, 17:40.16; 23. Logan Weimer, 17:53.82; 26. Justin Contreras, 18:04.01; 27. Erick Contreras, 18:06.17. In the girls race, Fremont won the team title but the Chargers had three girls in the top ten for second place. The top running trio for West Noble was made up of: junior Amairany Cruz (eighth, 20:20.00),

sophomore Yvette Rojas (ninth, 20:32.82) and senior Kennedy Jones (10th, 20:35.89). In addition, Cassidy Ratliff was 21st for West Noble in a time of 21:41.13; Grace Ness was 26th at 22:05.01 and Lisettte Salas was 27th at 22:05.41. Top five teams from Saturday’s regional advance to the semi-state the following week at The Plex in Fort Wayne and then on to the state meet later this month.

THE REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY MEET WILL BE HELD AT WEST NOBLE HIGH SCHOOL THIS SATURDAY. RACES START AT 10:30 A.M. AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME.

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West Noble junior Brandon Arnold’s second place finish (16 minutes, 39.84 seconds) helped lead the Chargers to their second consecutive West Noble Sectional title.

Zombie 5K Run: Save the Date WHAT: A 5K Zombie Run to support the Ligonier Track Clubs and New DAWN, a program of LEAP of Noble County. Maneuver through, climb over, crawl under, jump around obstacles and don’t let the zombie take your flags. Be the first runner cross the finish line with a least one flag and you could win. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. WHERE: West Noble Campus, focusing on Charger Trail COST: $15 AWARDS: Male & Female Overall; Male & Female 12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-over For more information contact: Race Director Kayla Replogle reploglek@westnoble.k12.in.us A guaranteed shirt to all who preregister by Oct.19.