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THURSDAYAUGUST 8, 2013

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Tragic week for WN areaBeloved youth pastor dies

BY BOB BUTTGENleader@kpcmedia.com

LIGONIER — Shock and disbelief made way for grieving and remembering this week in the West Noble area, as news spread of the untimely death of Shannon Kathary, 38.

Shannon was the youth pastor at Ligonier United Methodist Church, where he served many roles. Most importantly, he helped many young people strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Mr. Kathary was felled by a stroke on Saturday, July 20, and was a patient at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne until he died on Saturday, Aug. 2, with his family at his bedside.

A measure of his impact on the community, his church and especially its young people was shown by the huge turnout of mourners at his viewing and funeral. Both were held in The CrossWalk facility at the church, where Shannon kept his offi ce and served as worship leader for the contemporary service every Sunday. It’s also where he led the youth progams on Wednesday evenings.

Approximately 450 people came to his funeral,

held Monday. Many more than that came to his viewing on Sunday.

Shannon is survived by his wife, Candy (Swank) and fi ve children. (His obituary appears on page 2.)

Mr. Kathary led many mission trips for LUMC and served on other working mission trips to places such as Henryville, Ind. He had just returned from a mission trip to Kentucky a week before he suffered his stroke.

The community continues to pull together, even after his funeral. A major fundraising event will be held Sunday, Aug. 25, in The CrossWalk from 1-4 p.m. Proceeds will benefi t his family. More details on that event will be in next week’s paper. Anyone wishing to donate an items for the silent auction, or help with underwriting other portions of the event, can contact Deb Imbody at the Ligonier Chamber of Commerce, at 894-9909.

The fundraiser includes a hog roast, silent auction, games and other events. Admission is free but donations will be accepted for the family.

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the family, but can’t make it to the Aug. 25 event, can mail checks to Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincol-nway S, Ligonier, IN 46767. Make checks payable to Yeager with Kathary in the memo line.

Mr. Kathary

GOSHEN — A Ligonier man was killed when the car he was driving struck a utility pole support cable near Millersbug late Saturday night, Elkhart County police said.

Michael Strammer, 51, was driving a 2001 Pontiac Sunfi re east

on C.R 52, east of C.R. 37, when his car left the south side of the road and struck the cable. Strammer was ejected from the car, which

came to rest against the utility pole.

Strammer suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, Melissa Gamblin, 52, of Ligonier, was taken to IU Health Goshen Hospital for precautionary medical treatment and was later released. She and Mr. Strammer were longtime companions.

A 1980 graduate of Goshen High School, Mr. Strammer worked at Kinro Inc. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, nature and working on his home. His favorite quote was “Don’t mistake kindness for weakness.”

Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. A formal time of sharing by family and friends will take place at 7 p.m.

Ligonier man killed

Mr. Strammer

BY BOB BRALEYbbraley@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — An Albion man was killed in an industrial accident in Whitley County late Monday, the Whitley County coroner’s offi ce said.

Jeffery A. Flory, 44, of Albion died as the result of an accident at the Steel Dynamics Inc. plant at 2800 S. C.R. 800E, the coroner’s offi ce said.

An autopsy determined that Flory died of blunt force trauma with multiple internal injuries, Whitley County Coroner Frederick R. Dellinger said. He ruled the death to be accidental.

Emergency personnel were called to SDI shortly after 10 p.m. Monday, according to dispatch records. The coroner’s offi ce began its investigation at about 10:30 p.m., a news release said.

The autopsy will be performed at the Allen County coroner’s offi ce, but the Whitley County coroner will remain offi cially in charge of the investigation.

SDI is working in cooperation with the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administra-tion to determine the cause of the accident, said Ben Eisbart, SDI ice president of human resources.

An OSHA press release said it has up to six mon ths to complete an investigation, but this type of investigation usually takes about two months.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Flory family and to Jeff’s co-workers,” Eisbart said.

Flory was a graduate of West Noble High School in the class of 1987.

Assisting at the scene were the Indiana State Police, Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and Union Township Fire Department.

Mr. Flory’s viewing will be held this Saturday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. His funeral will also be held there on Sunday at 2 p.m.

WN grad dies in industrial accident

Mr. Flory

Ligonier man is top fl ightFarrand one of nation’s leading aviation

BY BOB BUTTGENleader@kpcmedia.com

LIGONIER — Lowell Farrand of Ligonier has lived a life of quiet satisfaction, concentrating on the activity that makes him the happiest: fl ying.

Now at age 80, Farrand has been honored by the aviation industry for his many decades of dedication to aviation safety and research.

He fl ew last week to Oshkosh, Wis., where Thursday night he received the 2013 Tony Bingelis Award, recognizing his involve-ment in the homebuilt aviation community. It was presented by the Experimental Aircraft Associ-ation (EAA) at the group’s annual convention.

“I’ve been fl ying since 1946. Back in those days, we would just fl y for fun,” he said. “I was 14 when I fi rst started, and took lessons at 17, just to make it legal. Since then, I’ve logged 5,280 hours in the air.”

The rural Ligonier home of Farrand and Gaylia, his wife and navigator of 61 years, opens up onto a fl ying strip in their

backyard, making it convenient to fl y whenever the feeling hits.

As a youngster, Farrand built model airplanes.

“And as soon as I got old enough, I would ride my bike to the Goshen airport and wash the bugs off the planes for the pilots,” he said. “Finally, they let me start taxiing and putting them away in the hangar, and I fl ew my fi rst fl ight when I was 14.”

Farrand soon will be 81 and says he still fl ies at least once a week.

All those fl ying hours have not been solely for recreation. Farrand is one of the nation’s foremost experts in making sure experi-mental aircraft are safe. He is an innovator in that fi eld — that’s one of the reasons he was honored by the EAA.

Farrand was a part of the original EAA designee program in the 1960s. In addition to helping others ensure safety in building and fl ying, he has achieved major accomplishments in the aviation community, including co-designing and piloting the fi rst powered parachute in the

United States and building and demonstrating some of the fi rst gyroplanes in the U.S. He has served as an FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative since 2004.

Thousands of pilots and airplane owners have benefi ted from his expertise.

“I’m a fl ight adviser and a tech counselor,” he said. “I’ve built and restored many planes, including some old ones. I like to help people who are building their own planes with their problems.”

Farrand worked close with Bingelis, one of the EAA’s founders, in the 1960s and ’70s.

“He wrote books on airplanes and was way ahead of the game than anyone else, when it came to small aircraft,” Farrand said.

Farrand is a founding chapter member and the Young Eagles coordinator of EAA Chapter 132, based in Elkhart, which since its inception has been known as “the builders unit.” He previously received the “Man and Machine” prize from the EAA in 1972 for his efforts at the Oshkosh air show,

Lowell Farrand of rural Ligonier stands in front of airplanes at the Goshen Municipal Airport. Farrand, 80, is one of the nation’s top experts in aviation safety, specializing in small, experi-

mental aircraft. He was honored Thursday by the Experimental Aircraft Association at the group’s annual convention at Oshkosh, Wis.

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SEE FARRAND, PAGE 2

LIGONIER — The Peddlers in the Park event, set for Saturday in Ligonier, is still accepting yard sale and craft vendors.

The event is sponsored by the Ligonier Parks and Recreation Department and will take place at Pettit Park, located on S.R. 5 (Cavin Street) at the north edge of downtown Ligonier. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At the Parks Department booth there will be a silent auction featuring three new purses that contain a special surprise gift of either a 1 month, 6 month or 1 year membership along with other items.

Youth and adult t-shirts from past sports programs will also be available at reduced prices. Adults sizes are $1, or two for $1.50; youth sizes are 75 cents for one or two for $1.

There is also going to be a lot of good food along with special music by Emily Thomas and the New Life Church.

This event is a fundraiser for the Park Department’s youth programs and activities.

To reserve a booth call 894-7344.

Peddlers in the park Saturday

LIGONIER — The United Way of Noble County has set the dates for three kick-off events for its 2013 campaign.

In Ligonier, a free lunch will be served on Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Ligonier Police Station and City Hall on South Cavin Street.

Similar events are planned for Albion on Aug. 29 and Kendall-ville on Aug. 22.

The public is invited to learn more about how it can support the United Way and its fundrasing efforts for nonprofi t groups in Noble County. Call the United Way offi ce at 347-6822, or visit its website at www.uwnoble.org.

Save the dates for United Way kickoffs

I am not a prude when it comes to the media. But everyone has their limits.

And those limits can change, over time.

For instance, now that my daughters are full-fl edged teenagers, I have to worry and watch what kinds of TV shows they have access to.

For the most part, we rely on our girls’ good sense of right and wrong, and let them

police their own media watching.

But a couple of Saturdays ago, I came across a television show on WFFT, the Fort Wayne FOX station. It was at 11 p.m. and I think that is prime-time viewing for teenagers, as a lead-in to “Saturday Night Live” on an another channel.

The show which shocked me (yes, even I can be shocked), was called “High School USA.” At fi rst glance, it looked like a televised version of the old “Archie” comics which I read, faithfully, as a young boy. This new show had a red-headed lead character, a cute blonde and cute brunette, aka Betty and Veronica, and a big, dumb jock who

represented Moose.Now I cannot give

you the specifi cs of what shocked me about this show. It was that dirty. I am not exaggerating, and I am not being an old maid when I tell you this.

But it contained some of the most explicit sexual scenes I have ever seen on a non-cable television show. And the fact it was animated, and geared toward teenagers, made it even more controversial, in my opinion. If my kids had seen this show, I would ship them off to a nunnery.

I know the Fox News division likes to distance itself from the Fox entertainment division. And this show is one reason why. This was produced by one of Fox’s division. So the next time Bill O’Reilly or Sean Hannity tries to claim the high moral ground for Rupert Murdoch and his gang of thugs, I suggest they sit down with a group of teens from their families and watch this “High School USA” show from start to fi nish.

I called the FOX television station in Fort Wayne at 260-471-5555 and asked to speak to the station manager. He was “not available” but I left a message with my name and phone number, hoping I could ask him if he had even seen this show before it was aired.

I hope he calls me back.Again, I don’t mean to

preach, but pornography does NOT have a place on over-the-air TV at 11 p.m. on a Saturday night.

Thanks for reading.

Pornography shocks columnist

LIGONIER — The West Noble School Corp. is looking for to hire a few people to serve as crossing guards for students in the area of West Noble Primary School in Ligonier.

New policies and procedures are in place that reduce the number of stops that most school bus routes make in the central part of the city, around the school

on West Union Street.West Noble is advertising

for people to fi ll the crossing guard jobs. Shifts are 7-8 a.m. and 2:45-3:45 p.m.

If interested, contact Kathy Hagen, director of transportation, at 894-3191, ext. 5036.

Please Note:The fi rst day of classes for West Noble students is Monday, Aug. 19.Questions? Call

your school’s offi ce.

THE BOB REPORT Bob Buttgen

This column

is the personal

opinion of the

editor Bob

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Services were held Monday for

Shannon KatharyLIGONIER — Shannon

Eugene Kathary, age 38, of Ligonier, passed away on Friday August 2, 2013 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne as the result of a stroke suffered on Saturday morning, July 20, 2013.

He was born on June 4, 1975, the son of Eugene and Kim (Miller) Kathary in Goshen, Ind. On August 3, 1996 he married Candy

Swank, she survives.Also surviving are his

fi ve children, Nicholas, Neal, Rebecca, Leah and Noah, all at home; his parents, Eugene and Kim Kathary of Ligonier; a sister, Melinda Kathary, and several nieces and nephews.

Shannon graduated from West Noble High School in 1993 and went on to attend Ball State. He later graduated from IPFW with a degree in Music Education. He had a passion for music and the arts. He was currently serving as the full time youth pastor and worship director at Ligonier United Methodist Church.

He had been on several domestic mission trips, serving side by side with the people he led. He also

helped lead many young people, and others, to fuller lives through the love of Jesus Christ.

Shannon loved to camp, play cards and games, and cheer on his beloved Dallas Cowboys.

Above all, he was a dedicated family man who deeply loved life, his wife and children, and was a faithful Christian who never hid his passion for Christ.

Friends and family were received at The CrossWalk on Sunday.

A funeral service in his honor was held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 11 a.m. at The CrossWalk at Ligonier United Methodist Church in Ligonier, with Pastors Byron and Candy Kaiser offi ciating.

Burial took place at

Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, Ind.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in care of Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincol-nway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at yeagerfuneral-home.com.

Tammy Lou ArdLIGONIER — Tammy

Lou Ard, 43, of Ligonier, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 S. State St., Kendall-ville.

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considered the gold standard of small aircraft gatherings.

He has spent a lifetime inspecting airplanes that need air-worthiness stickers to be able to fl y.

He was a test pilot in the military, and after his service, Farrand made a living servicing electronics. He specialized in whatever consumer product was popular at the time, such as television sets, moving on to video cameras in more recent years.

There’s no mistaking which home is Farrand’s, northwest of Ligonier. Outside his home sits a old, twin-engine propeller plane he restored. It’s a familiar landmark for area residents.

And now, whenever he fl ies, his wife is right next to him, serving as navigator to one of the most important men in American aviation history.

“And she always knows where she’s at, so that’s a plus,” he said with a chuckle.

FARRAND: Old twin-propeller plane he restored sits in his yardFROM PAGE ONE

Mr. Kathary

Cabin restoration project continues at Stone’s Trace

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Efforts by the Stone’s Trace Historical Society to rebuild the Grambling Family Log House continues. Financial support has been received from many sources, including Noble REMC, which recently gave a grant to the historical society through its Round-Up Program. At a recent check presentation, Kim Allen, left, representing the Noble REMC Operation Round Up board of directors, gave the check to Chuck Sweeney, center, from the Stone’s Trace Historical Society, and Jim Nelson of the Stone’s Trace Regulators. That group helped put up the walls of cabin and continues to work on the project. The cabin was built in 1859 and its former home was between Ashley and Waterloo, over in DeKalb and Steuben counties. It was moved, in pieces, to the Stone’s Trace site near Ligonier last year and that group is working to rebuilt it there.

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WASHINGTON — Noble REMC sponsored two local youth to attend the 2013 Electric Cooper-ative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., last month.

This year’s delegates were Rachel Stohlman of West Noble High School and Mitchell Comparet from Central Noble High School.

The tour gives young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital to learn about government and electric cooperatives. It directly relates to one of the primary cooperative principles — investment in education.

“It was an amazing trip,” Stohlman said. “I saw so many interesting things, had a lot of moments that I will remember forever and made a lot of friends. I want to thank Noble REMC for allowing me to go on the Electric Coopera-tive Youth Tour; it’s a trip of a lifetime.”

The trip departed from Indianapolis then bused to Flight 93 Memorial and Gettysburg National Military Park Battlefi eld, both in Pennsylvania; Arlington Cemetery; theU.S. Capitol; Marine Corp Museum; and several-monuments and museums in Washington, D.C.

According to Kevin Dreibelbis, marketing and public relations director of Noble REMC, the Indiana delegation consisted of 77 students from around the state, each selected by

his/her local cooperative. Hoosier students joined 1,500 other delegates representing electric cooperatives from 43 U.S. states.

“Noble REMC is

pleased to be able to provide this opportunity for local students,” Dreibelbis said. “It’s a great trip which includes seeing many fascinating national sights, make new friends and learning how everyone can be a leader and make a difference.”

Another highlight of the tour was face-to-face lessons on civic partic-ipation with Indiana’s Congressional leaders which included meeting with Senator Joe Donnelly and Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a Republican from LaGrange County who represents the West Noble area in Congress.

Indiana’s electric cooperatives have hosted the Youth Tour since 1960, providing thousands of young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital and learn about the federal govern-ment and the cooperative utility industry.

Anyone interested in applying for this trip (they must be a high school junior), contact Dreibelbis at Noble REMC in Albion at 636-2113.

Noble REMC is an electric cooperative utility company serving nearly 10,000 customers in Noble, DeKalb and six surrounding counties in northeast Indiana.

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTWEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION

2012 Approved 2012 ActualReceipt Accounts Budget Receipts ReceiptsGeneral Fund1000 Local Sources $25,000.00 $82,580.582000 Intermediate Sources $0.00 $3.523000 State Sources $16,204,538.00 $16,485,077.685000 Other Financing Sources $0.00 $990.00TOTAL $16,229,538.00 $16,568,651.78Debt Service1000 Local Sources $1,815,754.00 $1,846,702.014000 Federal Sourses $0.00 $29,000.00TOTAL $1,815,754.00 $1,875,702.01Retirement/Service Bond FundDebt Service Fund1000 Local Sources $362,072.00 $356,824.75TOTAL $362,072.00 $356,824.75Capital Projects1000 Local Sources $1,551,670.00 $1,588,234.22TOTAL $1,551,670.00 $1,588,234.22School Transportation Fund1000 Local Sources $1,919,622.00 $1,956,859.06TOTAL $1,919,622.00 $1,956,859.06School Bus Replacment Fund1000 Local Sources $36,746.00 $37,372.55TOTAL $36,746.00 $37,372.55GRAND TOTAL $21,915,402.00 $22,383,644.37

2012 Approved 2012 ActualExpenditure Accounts Budget Expenditures ExpendituresGeneral Fund11000 Instruction/Regular Programs $10,494,542.00 $10,488,888.1612000 Instruction/Special Programs $651,175.00 $640,464.1313000 Instruction/Adult Cont. Ed. $30,000.00 $0.0014000 Instruction/Summer School $41,849.00 $34,650.2816000 Remediation Programs $35,000.00 $27,968.2217000 Payments to Other Governmental Units within the State $535,000.00 $429,259.9721000 Support Service/Pupils $692,675.00 $653,872.6422000 Support Services/Inst. Staff $533,025.00 $475,248.8523000 Support Services/Gen. Admin. $433,931.00 $397,687.3924000 Support Services/Sch. Admin. $1,462,070.00 $1,451,935.2125000 Support Services/Business $175,513.00 $110,456.7426000 Support Services/Central $1,459,750.00 $1,427,185.0430000 Community Services $168,500.00 $152,044.85TOTAL $16,713,030.00 $16,289,661.48Debt Service50000 Debt Services $2,090,758.00 $2,085,256.26TOTAL $2,090,758.00 $2,085,256.26Retirement/Service Bond FundDebt Service Fund50000 Debt Services $385,000.00 $385,000.00TOTAL $385,000.00 $385,000.00Capital Projects25000 Support Services/Business $641,029.29 $360,570.4826000 Support Services/Central $660,251.00 $659,370.2640000 Facility Acquisition and Construction $1,417,377.24 $848,897.01TOTAL $2,718,657.53 $1,868,837.75School Transportation Fund27000 Student Transportation $2,275,787.00 $1,645,282.18TOTAL $2,275,787.00 $1,645,282.18School Bus Replacment Fund25000 Support Services/Business $269,384.00 $182,537.00TOTAL $269,384.00 $182,537.00GRAND TOTAL $24,452,616.53 $22,456,574.67

PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF $2500 MADE TO VENDORS CALENDAR YEAR 2012GENERAL FUND

DEKALB CO.EASTERN SCHOOLS $165,928.71THE CROSSING NATIONAL, IN $146,275.00STAFFMARK $103,519.01FAIRFIELD COMM SCHL CORP $79,417.95ISU INSURANCE SERVICES $75,691.86JANITORS SUPPLY CO., INC. $51,150.16CROMWELL MUNICIPAL UTIL. $33,394.97ACCIDENT FUND CO. $32,713.18LIGONIER UTILITIES $26,671.66NOBLE COUNTY TREASURER $25,267.42GOVCONNECTION, INC. $24,042.43NOBLE COUNTY DISPOSAL $21,670.45CONTRACT PAPER GROUP, INC $20,689.20FOLLETT LIBRARY RESOURCES $19,841.91CITY OF LIGONIER $19,146.40LIGONIER TELEPHONE CO. $18,397.19SCHOOL SPECIALTY $18,125.19INDIANA DEPT.OF WORKFORCE $17,520.75LBH CHEMICAL & INDUSTRIAL SUPPPLY $17,508.88U S POSTAL SERVICE $15,591.55REGION 8 ESC $15,520.63WAWASEE COMM SCHOOLS $15,430.98QUILL CORPORATION $14,587.68INIANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOC. $10,925.00NOBLE R.E.M.C. $9,643.28KSS ENTERPRISES $9,629.42HP PRODUCTS $9,621.11AMAZON $9,465.07MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS $8,769.65BARNES & THORNBURG LLP $8,595.00IVY TECH COMM. COLLEGE $8,500.00HARRELL’S $7,556.45KPC MEDIA GROUP INC $7,404.18LIGONIER WATER WORKS $7,074.80HEINEMANN $6,675.00BYE-MOR INC. $6,664.53BOOKS GALORE $6,216.74STAND ENERGY CORPORATION $6,076.65

JAMES A. JACOBS $5,998.03KENDALL ELECTRIC, INC. $4,930.65MORE FARM STORE, INC $4,533.27ARISTOCHEM, INC $4,136.89BAKER & TAYLOR $3,909.16SURPASS SUPPORT $3,650.00WARSAW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS $3,431.52NASCO $3,389.98ADVANCE EDUCATION, INC. $3,250.00THADDEUS REX, INC $3,250.00ARIVA DISTRIBUTION, INC P $3,207.73DISCOVERY EDUCATION $3,190.00SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO. $2,933.16BOWEN CENTER $2,800.00OPTIMA, INC $2,749.71H.J. UMBAUGH & ASSOC. $2,525.00BUYRITE SUPPLY CO $2,511.25BOB WYSONG AUTO SALES/SERVICE $2,508.78

TRANSPORTATIONNORTH CENTRAL CO-OP $315,070.76FOSTER’S SALES & SERVICE $130,884.04EMERGENCY RADIO SERVICE $39,030.91ISU INSURANCE SERVICES $25,155.14ACCIDENT FUND CO. $14,019.90SAM’S TIRE SERVICE, INC. $8,237.06SELKING INTERNATIONAL $5,504.11BURNWORTH-ZOLLARS INC $4,437.90PARKVIEW OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH $4,030.00KENDALLVILLE GLASS INC $4,000.00KERLIN BUS SALES & LEASE $3,171.37REID’S AUTO SUPPLY, INC. $2,869.90

BUS REPLACEMENTKERLIN BUS SALES & LEASE $226,913.50

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDNOBLE R.E.M.C. $397,589.72U S BANCORP OFFICE EQUIP. $176,016.48STAND ENERGY CORPORATION $65,143.12CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. $53,993.74APPLIED TECHNOLOGY $39,102.64

ESCO COMM INC $35,554.85DePEW’S PLBG. & HTG. $34,723.05EMERGENCY RADIO SERVICE $33,673.58INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER $33,548.06INTEGRITECH, LLC $30,231.77DELTA T MECHANICAL, INC. $29,812.34LEE COMPANY, INC. $26,002.67PULVER ASPHALT PAVING,INC $24,810.75CHARLES E. REPLOGLE $22,702.22CENTRAL IN HARDWARE $20,438.06CULLIGAN-CLEAN WATER INC $18,538.43KENDALL ELECTRIC, INC. $17,392.12LIGONIER ACE HARDWARE $16,283.59AIRGOOD ELECTRICAL $14,625.62N.I.P.S.C.O. $13,970.10MORRIS SHEET METAL CORP. $12,755.00SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY, INC. $11,471.65PERRY PRO TECH $10,516.99JANITORS SUPPLY CO., INC. $8,167.46ENA SERVICES LLC $6,718.80KIRBY RISK SUPPLY $6,585.78SIMPLEX-GRINNELL $6,072.00WSMECHANICAL, INC. $5,211.63C.M.A. SUPPLY CO. $4,711.00WATCON, INC. $4,303.25VAN AM SEAL & STRIPE $3,660.00C L SCHUST COMPANY INC $3,426.03EXFIL $3,340.97CRAFT LABORATORIES, INC. $3,210.09PAPER PERFECTION $3,137.70LIGONIER TELEPHONE CO. $3,100.00MIDWEST FIRE PROTECTION $2,859.40DENNIS BUTLER $2,853.96COUNTRYSCAPES & GARDENS $2,792.69KELE $2,734.45EQUIPARTS $2,677.58INTERIOR PRODUCTS SUPPLY $2,668.52TRANE COMPANY $2,550.11VOORS APPLIANCE SERVICE $2,532.17CLAY-KING $2,515.88

STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS CALENDAR YEAR 2012Indebtedness Principal OutstandingHolding Companies $7,982,296.34Retirement/Severance Bonds $1,757,129.55Common School Loans $10,766,513.00TOTAL $20,505,938.89Outstanding Encumbrances $65,608.84

ASSESSED VALUATION AND TAX RATESCALENDAR YEARS 2012 & 2013

2012 2012Assessed Valuation 457,082,734 457,082,734Tax Rate - Debt Service 0.3706 0.3878Tax Rate - Pension Debt 0.0739 0.0801Tax Rate - Capital Projects Fund 0.3167 0.3307Tax Rate - Transportation Fund 0.3918 0.3740Tax Rate - Bus Replacement Fund 0.0075 0.0835

STUDENT ENROLLMENT - OCTOBER 1, 2012

Kindergarten - 220; Grade 1 - 183; Grade 2 - 182; Grade 3 - 206; Grade 4 - 163; Grade 5 - 182; Grade 6 - 212; Grade 7 - 199; Grade 8 - 199; Grade 9 - 196; Grade 10 - 192; Grade 11 - 173; Grade 12 - 158; Total - 2,465

SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 2012-2013 BA +7 HRS OR BA +15 HRS OR BA +25 HRS OR MASTERS OR BA +105 CRU’S BA +225 CRU’S BA +375 CRU’S BA +36 HRS # of OR # of OR # of OR # of BA +540 CRU’S # of EXP BACHELOR 0 Persons EQUIVALENT Persons EQUIVALENT Persons EQUIVALENT Persons OR EQUIVALENT Persons0 $36,078 12 $36,698 $37,319 $37,939 $39,5521 $37,066 4 $37,688 $38,312 $38,932 $40,5522 $37,066 3 $37,688 $38,312 1 $38,932 $40,5523 $38,062 1 $38,682 $39,303 2 $39,926 $41,547 24 $39,057 3 $39,680 1 $40,303 $40,924 $42,544 25 $40,053 2 $40,675 2 $41,297 2 $41,920 $43,553 26 $41,053 2 $41,679 1 $42,304 4 $42,928 3 $45,028 17 $42,045 3 $42,793 $43,539 $44,284 $46,273 48 $43,040 1 $43,848 1 $44,657 $45,465 1 $47,517 19 $44,033 1 $44,905 1 $45,776 $46,647 $48,763 110 $45,028 $45,962 1 $46,897 $47,830 $50,007 411 $48,513 $48,886 2 $49,259 1 $49,634 $51,248 212 $50,147 1 $50,422 2 $50,698 2 $50,973 1 $52,492 313 $51,951 1 $52,088 5 $52,221 2 $52,357 3 $53,737 114 $54,982 515 $56,226 416 $57,475 317 $58,713 318 $59,957 319 $61,202 320 $63,691 35Total number of certified part-time employees 8Total number of certified full-time employees 151

CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF IN EFFECT JUNE 30, 2013

Lowest Salary - 62,034; Highest Salary - 130,000; Average Salary - 85,921; Number of Personnel - 14

I hereby certify that the financial report is true and accurate in every respectto the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify that all contracts,vouchers, and bills for all payments made by the school corporation are in its possession and open to public inspection. Date: July 22, 2013

Jeana Leamon, SecretaryBoard of Trustees

West Noble School Corporation5050 N US Highway 33

Ligonier, IN 46767AL,00349082,8/8,hspaxlp

NON-CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RANGEOF PAY RATES 2012-2013

Instructional and Supplementary Pupil Services Range of Pay RatesLibrary Aides $9.00 to $15.62 per hourKindergarten Aides $9.00 to $14.15 per hourSpecial Education Aides $10.00 to $11.50 per hourPrime Time Aides $9.00 to $15.45 per hourOther - Instructional Aides $11.00 to $15.45 per hourCafeteria and Food ServicesMangers/Head Cooks $15.62 to $18.09 per hourAll Other Food Service Employees $9.00 to $14.23 per hourHealth ServicesNurses $18.70 to $22.57 per hour

Secretaries $11.00 to $17.06 per hourExecutive/Administrative/AccountingBuildings and Grounds Director $28.96 per hour

Maintenance/Custodial/TransportationBus Maintenance $18.93 per hourMaintenance $11.00 to $21.21 per hourBuilding Custodians $11.00 to $19.58 per hourBus Drivers $56.00 to $83.64 per diemComputer ServicesTechnology Technicians $14.50 to $19.13 per hourTechnology Assistants $11.00 to $15.39 per hour

EXTRA-CURRICULAR SCHEDULE2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

NON-ATHLETIC ACTIVITY TITLE # of Post. AmountCheerleaders High School - FB 1 $1,108Cheerleaders High School - BB 1 $1,108Cheerleaders Middle School 1 $1,029Cheerleaders Middle School Asst. 1 $476Pep Band High School 1 $860Robotics High School 2 $1,601Speech & Debate High School 1 $1,895Yearbook High School 1 $1,581Yearbook Middle School 1 $1,108Class Advisors High School - Sr. 2 $476Class Advisors High School - Jr. 3 $769Class Advisors High School - Other 2 $200Student Council High School 1 $476Student Council Middle School 1 $476Plays High School - Spring 1 $1,108Plays High School - Fall 1 $1,108Plays High School - Musical 1 $871Plays High School Asst. 2 $633Clubs/Organizations High School 11 $492Clubs/Organizations Middle School 5 $492Destination Imagination H.S., M.S. & Elem. 8 $1,108Academic Super Bowl High & Middle School 1 $769BPA High School 2 $500FFA High School 1 $879FCCLA High School 1 $660VICA High School 1 $660Science Fair Coordinator 1 $556Science Fair Building Reps. 3 $242Young Authors Middle & Elementary 3 $123Spelling Bee Coordinator - Host Yr. 1 $242Team Leaders High School 10 $1,029Team Leaders Middle School 10 $1,029Team Leaders Elementary 12 $1,029ATHLETIC ACTIVITY TITLE # of Post. AmountAthletic Director Asst. Fall Season 1 $2,040Athletic Director Asst. Winter Season 1 $2,550Athletic Director Asst. Spring Season 1 $1,530Baseball/Softball High School 2 $3,316Baseball/Softball High School Asst. 4 $1,975Basketball Varsity 2 $6,472Basketball B-Team 2 $3,473Basketball Freshman 2 $2,369Basketball 8th Grade 2 $1,777Basketball 7th Grade 2 $1,777Basketball 6th Grade 4 $1,029Cross Country High School 2 $2,212Cross Country Middle School 2 $1,108Cross Country Middle School Asst. 1 $810Football High School 1 $6,472Football High School Asst. 4 $2,921Football Middle School 1 $1,582Football Middle School Asst. 3 $1,267Golf High School 2 $2,212Golf Middle School 2 $1,108Gymnastics High School 1 $2,212Gymnastics High School Asst. 1 $1,187Gymnastics Middle School 1 $1,187Gymnastics Middle School Asst. 1 $810Soccer High School 2 $2,999Soccer High School Asst. 2 $1,738Tennis High School 2 $2,212Track High School 2 $2,842Track High School Asst. 4 $1,738Track Middle School 2 $1,267Track Middle School Asst. 2 $810Volleyball High School 1 $2,999Volleyball High School Asst. 1 $1,738Volleyball 8th Grade 1 $1,267Volleyball 7th Grade 1 $1,267Volleyball 6th Grade 2 $810Wrestling High School 1 $2,999Wrestling High School Asst. 1 $1,738Wrestling Middle School 1 $1,267Wrestling Middle School Asst. 1 $810Open Gym Supervisors High School/not to exceed 100 Hrs. 0 $16Weight Training Each Semester 0 $1,029Additional Assistants as needed - High School $1,187Additional Assistants as needed - Middle School $810

Stohlman returns from D.C. trip

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Rachel Stohlman and Mitchell Comparet are shown in front of the White House during their REMC-spon-sored trip to Washington, D.C., last month.

Cromwell Citizen’s Ball planned

for Sept. 6CROMWELL — The 2013 Cromwell Citizen’s Ball will

be held on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Smith Opera House on the second fl oor of the Cromwell library on Jefferson Street.

Door opens at 7:30 p.m., and the Grand March is at 8 p.m. Everyone age 15 or older is invited to attend and celebrate Cromwell’s heritage.

Period costumes, such as those suitable for the Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival, are encouraged for all. Dresses are available for rent from Andrea Duesler.

A donation of $10 is requested which will be used by the Cromwell Historical Society for historical improvements to the town of Cromwell, including new street lights, benches, gateways and building facades.

Tickets may be obtained from any Cromwell Historical Society member. Or, request an invitation to the Cromwell Citizen’s Ball by sending an email that includes your name, address and phone number to: cromwellhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Andrea J. Duesler can be reached at 215-1831, or on her Facebook page. The Cromwell Historical Society is also on Facebook.

This is Britney Kuemmel, a member of the 12-under West Noble Lightning softball team. Last week, we ran a team photo and accidentally left her name out. We apologize for the error.

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CROMWELLCALVARY 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 PastorVisitors 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 CHURCH2-1/2 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 CENTERInterdenominational

9564 E 1050 N Turkey Creek Rd., Lake WawaseeSunday Celebration Service 10 a.m.

Candlelight Meditation 1st Sunday 6:32 p.m.Information on classes, Call 260-856-4003/856-2002

THE RED ZONE9358 E. Wizard of Oz Way (Enchanted Hills Playhouse)

Web site: therz.com; Phone 260-856-2914Worship Service: Saturday Nights 7 p.m.

Worship Service: Sunday Mornings 10 a.m.

KIMMELLBROADWAY 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 CHURCH2861 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. Curryanne Hostetler, 636-7005.

LIGONIERAPOSTOLIC 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.

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,

260-642-4813Sunday School 9 a.m., Church 10 a.m.

CENTRO EVANGELISTIC EBENEEZER Rev. Pedro Tomao and Rev. Lois Tomayo1998 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, 260-894-3277Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.,

6 p.m. Wed., Bible study 7 p.mRev. 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 CHURCH466 S. Townline Road, 894-3765.

Pastor Byron Kaiser Youth Pastor Shannon Kathary

Secretary Carrie HartmanOffice 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

SHILO BAPTIST CHURCHPastor 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 CHURCHU.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 CENTERLigonier Rec Center, 260-894-2158Service Time: 10:15 a.m. Sunday

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 GOD1288 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.

TOPEKAFIRST 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.

MAPLE GROVE CHURCHNon-denominational; Pastor Barry St. Clair.

Sunday worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m.806 S. Main St., Topeka. 260-593-2844.

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

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

OTHERSBLESSED 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 CHURCH4 miles north of Millersburg on S.R. 13

Sunday School 9 a.m., Morning Worship 10 a.m.Ron Kennel, Pastor

COSPERVILLE BAPTIST8851 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 CHRIST11851 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.

RICH VILLE UNITED METH ODIST CHURCHSunday 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.

Church Directory

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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LIGONIER TELEPHONE CO., INC.894-7161

Peddlers In The ParkSat., Aug. 10

8 AM - 2 PM Pettit Park, at Lincolnway &

Cavin St., Downtown Ligonier

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It was a very beautiful morning, and as is my habit on Mondays to take at least half of the day to cash my check, breakfast at Tiffany’s and a trip to Goshen to shop for some supplies needed for the week, or to pick up my cleaning. No trip to Goshen is complete without a trip to Walmart, at least for my meds.

I’m a simple guy so I’ll share something with you about me that I don’t discuss. I enjoy praying, and having fellowship with the Lord, so I thought maybe He’d like to travel with me and sit in the “shotgun” seat and I could chat with Him! It was going to be a perfect day, and everything was going to go right, wasn’t it?

The Lord sat across from me in the restaurant, and I assured Him I would even share my meal. Other than the fact my coffee cup went dry once things went beautiful.

When I arrived at my credit union, which sold out to a new company but was still going to honor transac-

tions from the former CU owners, but that’s where things begin to go sour. I was informed that because I don’t have a check stub they have to hold my check for two days before they can make the deposit!

After asking a couple of leading questions, and sharing with them my angle on the issue, I was told the rules were etched in stone and could not be changed, no matter how many years I’d been trading there, and how many friends I had! I took my check and went home, after my drive around Elkhart County doing my chores.

This whole episode did not make me mad or

angry, but it did threaten to rob me of some of the joy I began my day with.

Somewhere a baby was born to a set of Christian parents with a birth defect. In another place a baby died shortly after birth to young family. A father and a major player in God’s plan for a church and a community of youth, suddenly is taken from us. An unborn baby was injured in an auto accident, and would be mentally challenged for all of her life.

Yes, often bad things happen to good people and to us it does not often make sense.

As a child I curled up in my bed as the summer storms beat upon our roof, swayed the big trees in the yard around us with the crash and fl ash of the lightning and thunder, struck terror into my little heart.

Mosie Lister wrote what is one of my favorite songs and I can still hear Jim Bohi singing it with his deep,

powerful voice: “In the dark of the midnight have I often hid my face, while the storms howl about me and there’s no hiding place. Mid the crash of the thunder, precious Lord hear my cry, keep me safe ‘till the storm passes by.

“Many times Satan whispered, there is no need to try, for there’s no end of sorrows, and no hope by and by. But I know thou art with me, and tomorrow I’ll rise, where the storms never darken the skies.”

My own cry is “Lord, keep me safe, ‘til the storm passes by!”

One day life’s long night will have ended and we shall dwell with Him, where there are no more storms. It seems dark now, but wait — I see a light at the end of the tunnel, and it is He.

He is coming!

The Rev. John Lutton is senior pastor at Ligonier Church of the Nazarene.

He invites responses to his column via email to john.

lutton@gmail.com

Light at the end of the tunnel

FROM THE WINDOW

OF MY STUDY

Rev. John Lutton

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LIGONIER LIONS CLUB NEW OFFICERS

The new offi cers of the Ligonier Lions Club for 2013-14 are shown following a recent meeting. In the front, from the left, are second vice president Troy Mullins, president Richard Moser and secretary Curt Gierhan. In the back, from the left, are fi rst vice president Carmen Gierhan, tail twister Kent Saggars and treasurer Dennis Butler. The club meets twice a month at the Fashion Farm Restaurant in Ligonier.

Photo Contributed

Lions cornhole tourney

to benefi t Katharys

LIGONIER — The Ligonier Lions will host a cornhole tournament during the Ligonier Marshmallow Festival, and have decided to dedicate the event in the memory of Shannon Kathary, a local youth pastor who died on Aug. 2.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to a fund being established to help the family.

More details will be annouonced in next week’s paper. For more information, contact Lion’s club member Mel Coyle at 574-518-0721.

Everyone’s welcome to enter.

Nick Noe receives one of eight scholarships awarded by Fort Wayne Central Alumni FundLIGONIER —Nicholas Noe is one

of eight recipients of scholarships given out recently by the Fort Wayne Central High School Alumni Association. He is a graduate of West Noble High School and the son of Mike and Tracey Noe of Ligonier.

Helen (Bredemeyer) Gerke, his grandmother, graduated from CHS in 1950. Nicholas will be pursing a degree in Energy Engineering at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne.

Noe

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Here is the Charger Quarter-Pint baseball team, made up of local all-stars from various teams. They were the runners-up in the Bulldog Bash Tournament, held at Wolcottville August 2-4. Team members are Jorge Villanueva, Jace Dooley, Andrew Ritchie, Hunter Saggers, Dalton Pinkerton, Tanner Landino, Trevor Franklin, Takota Weigold, Ben Cushing, Xavier Flores and Nick Knepper, with coaches Tom Ritchie and Scott Saggers.

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Northeast Indiana roads, bridges and highways will benefi t from signifi cant funding increases over the next two years, state Sen. Sue Glick, R-LaGrange, said in a news release Tuesday.

She said the Legislature’s 2014-2015 state budget increases transportation funding by $210 million per year, including $100 million each year for local units of government.

Glick released the coming year’s highway funding for local counties, cities and towns. The total for each county shows the increase from the county’s current overall funding levels:

• Noble County: $7,142,936 overall

($1,805,933 increase). Individual units — Noble County government $5,769,460; Albion $154,442; Avilla $157,861; Cromwell $33,663; Kendallville $648,407; Ligonier $289,620; Rome City $89,484.

• LaGrange County: $5,522,114 overall ($1,396,263 increase). Individual units — LaGrange County govern-ment $5,164,840; town of LaGrange $172,589; Shipsh-ewana $43,263; Topeka $75,807; Wolcottville $65,616.

• Steuben County: $5,385,020 overall ($1,361,507 increase). Individual units — Steuben County govern-

ment $4,492,622; Angola $566,223; Clear Lake $22,289; Fremont $140,569; Hamilton $100,726; Hudson: $34,058; Orland $28,534.

• DeKalb County: $6,931,873 ($1,752,509 increase). Individual units —DeKalb County government $5,233,141; Altona $12,953; Ashley $64,630; Auburn $837,038; Butler $176,468; Corunna $16,700; Garrett $413,292; St. Joe $30,244; Waterloo $147,407.

“Our roads and highways connect visitors to our community’s resources, which is an essential component to boosting economic development,” Glick said.

Ligonier, Cromwell to receive extra road funds

ALBION — The Noble County Parks and Recreation Board is asking area residents to participate in the development of a Parks and Recreation Plan for the unincorporated areas of Noble County.

An online survey is available and several public meetings are scheduled to gather public input and provide discussion of the recreational opportunities and needs throughout the county.

The park board has scheduled two rounds

of meetings, one in September and one in November, as well as an online survey to determine the path of the Noble County Parks and Recreation Department.

Local meeting dates include:• Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Ligonier Sports &

Recreation Center, Kenney Park, Ligonier.• Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Ligonier Sports &

Recreation Center, Kenney Park, Ligonier.• Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Room A and B,

Kendallville Public Library.

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Elias Rojas wins Logan’s Run 5K at Notre DameSOUTH BEND — Elias Rojas of

Ligonier was the overall champion in the Logan’s Run 5K run in 15:01 this past weekend. He fi nished the course in 15:01. The race was held on the Notre Dame campus, with nearly 1,000 runners taking part.

Rojas, a graduate of West Noble High School and Indiana Wesleyan University, is a teacher at West Noble Primary School. He is currently sponsored by Toenges Shoes, Encompass Nutrients/Community, and Chiropractic Wellness Center (CCWC).

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LIGONIER — The Noble County Wolfpack tasted defeat for the fi rst time this season. The sour-tasting meal was served up by the Indiana Cutters, playing out of Bloomington, who took a last-second 14-13 win away from the Wolfpack.

The Cutters scored with 28 seconds to go in the game and made the two-point conversion to go ahead. After their kickoff, the Wolfpack tried to work its magic.

“We made it interesting, getting down to the 35-yard line, but ran out of time,” said Wolfpack coach Tom Marsh.

The Cutters scored on their fi rst possession.

“We came out fl at to start the game on defense, and they took the ball down and scored,” Marsh noted. “It was a good wake-up call because our defense did a great job of shutting them down after that. But if we plan

on making a run in the playoffs, we have to come out ready at the start.”

Noble County scored in the fi rst quarter with a 30-yard pass from Mike Knepper to Zak Anglin.Knepper returned to the Wolfpack lineup after sitting out last week’s win.

A Brian Clawson 35-yard fi eld goal gave Noble County a 10-7 lead at the half.

Second-half mistakes, onoffense, by the ‘Pack kept the Cutters in the game.

“We moved the ball down the field in the second half but fumbled inside the 20,” Marsh said. “We went from first and goal at the eight to third and goal at the 40.”

Clawson, one of the most dependable kickers in the league, was able to add another field goal of 39 yards in the fourth quarter for a 13-7 Wolfpack lead.

The Cutters pinned the ‘Pack at the one-yard line

after a punt with 4:10 to go in the game, and Noble County would not be able to get the first down.

Clawson had to punt from the back of the end zone.

The kick was fielded by former NFL Carolina Panthers and IU standout Jahkeen Gilmore.

Gilmore took the punt at the 45-yard line and raced to the right side and went out of bounds at the 25. But a flag for a late hit hurt the Wolfpack and put the Cutters all the way to the ten-yard line.

The Cutters got the ball to the two, but and on 4th down the Wolfpack were called for pass interfer-ence, giving the Cutters first and goal from the one-yard line. After three straight stops by the Noble County, the Cutters’ QB took the snap and was able to leap over the line and into the endzone.

The Cutters went for a two-point conversion

and the win, instead of a one-pointer and overtime.

The team from Bloomington converted their two-point and took the lead with 28 seconds showing on the clock.

The Wolfpack was not able to do much in less than 30 seconds and the hard-fought victory was enjoyed by the Cutters. “I was very disappointed in the way we played, we started out flat and we had way too many penalties,” Marsh said. “I think we might have had more penalty yards then they had total yards.

“I know when you have just over 300 yards of total offense and your defense gives up less then 100 total yards, you should win. But the Cutters did what it takes to win. They stayed close and played hard all 60 minutes of the football game, and that was the difference,” Marsh added.

“They had a great

crowd and it was an exciting football game. We look forward to playing them at home.”

Marsh said the Minuteman team from the Interstate Football League may be folding up and that would eliminate a game in the second half of the season.

Next up, the Wolfpack plays at East Noble High School in Kendallville this

Saturday night. It’s a cancer-awareness

night with everyone urged to wear their pink jersies. (See related article on this page.)

Admission is only $5 and kids 12 and younger get in free.

Affordable concessions and a no-smoking stadium make for a great family outing.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Wolfpack suffers fi rst defeat of the seasonFootball team plays at East Noble Saturday with cancer benefi t

Wolfpack game dedicated to cancer awareness

The Noble County Wolfpack family will continue their tradition of hosting a game to benefi t breast-cancer awareness. This Saturday’s contest at East Noble High School in Kendallville has a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Special fundraisers will take place, and information on cancer fi ghting will be available. A limited number of pink jersies, and other Wolfpack shirts, will be offered for sale.

“We would really like to see the public come and support the team, but more importantly, to help in the fi ght against cancer,” said Tom Marsh, Wolfpack coach and general manager. “It’s a great family atmosphere and we are very family friendly.”

WEST NOBLE SOFTBALL ALL-STARS

Earlier this summer, these three West Noble High School softball players — Kelsie Peterson, Ashley Shepherd and Molly Marsh — were invited to play in the Indiana Elite North vs South All-Star game, held in Westfi eld. The girls would like to thank coach Gibson for nominating them for this All-Star game. Marsh and Peterson played in the 3A Junior Game while Ashley was in the 3A Senior Game. The trio would like to thank the West Noble community for its support; especially Grandpa Sam!

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Colts say Heyward-Bey’s injury not too serious

ANDERSON (AP) — Darrius Heyward-Bey spent Monday afternoon watching Colts’ practice.

He moved around gingerly on his sprained left knee, but didn’t need crutches. Afterward, Colts spokesman Avis Roper told reporters that Heyward-Bey’s sprained left knee was “not serious.”

Yet the question has not change: How much time will he miss?

Teammates and coaches insisted after Monday’s morning workout that the free-agent receiver might be back on the fi eld soon.

“Yeah, it stinks when a guy goes down but it is the nature of football and hopefully it is not too serious, I don’t think it is,” quarterback Andrew Luck said. “I feel very comfortable with all those guys, they do the right things, they run the right routes at the right time, they know how to get to the spot.”

The timing couldn’t be worse.Heyward-Bey, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2009 draft,

had a solid fi rst week at training camp, impressing everyone from Indy’s second-year franchise quarterback to perennial Pro Bowler Reggie Wayne.

Then, Sunday afternoon, Heyward-Bey suddenly wound up on the ground. He was taken to training tent, treated and watched the end of practice with ice around the injured knee. By Monday morning, Luck and the Colts coaches sounded optimistic, though there were clear concerns about what a prolonged absence would mean for a team already short on proven receivers.

West Noble golf team in action today, Monday

LIGONIER — The West Noble High School girls golf team got the 2013 season off to an early start. The girls played Wednesday in the Plymouth Open, but results were not available.

Today they play East Noble at Noble Hawk, starting at 10 a.m.

On Monday, the girls are home at South Shore against Angola.

Cromwell Council changes meeting date

for AugustCROMWELL — The Cromwell Town

Council has changed the date for its next meeting.

The town council will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. in the town hall, 200 Water Street, across from the fi re station.

For more information, contact Bob Leamon, clerk-treasurer, at 856-2108. This is a public meeting.

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