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Holiday events planned LIGONIER — The Ligonier Fire Department and the city’s Chamber of Commerce will present Breakfast with Santa at the fire station on Saturday, Dec. 7 in Ligonier. Serving hours for breakfast of pancakes and sausage will be 7-11 a.m. Santa will be on hand from 9-11 a.m., and all area children are invited to visit and receive a gift bag from the chamber. Donations will be accepted for breakfast with all funds going to to the fire department’s adopted families for the holidays.

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Wawasee. Student Council members will be taking both new, unwrapped toys as well monetary donations to go towards purchasing new toys to be donated to Noble County Miracle Tree.

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CROMWELL — The second annual craft and antique show, “Christmas in the Village” will House lighting contest be held on the second floor of the The Ligonier Chamber of Cromwell library on Saturday and Commerce is having its annual Sunday, Dec. 14-15. In addition home-lighting contest for the vendors will also be at the holiday season. Cromwell Community Center on All residents in the 46767 Zip Baker Street. code are invited to enter. Judging The show features crafts of will be done on Dec. 6, so register local artisans, antiques, re-purby the end of Dec. 5. posed items and good things to Register by calling the chamber eat. office at SSIR at 894-9909, or by Dec. 14 hours are 9 a.m. to 4 sending an email to chamber@ p.m. while Dec. 15 hours are noon ligtel.com. to 3 p.m. Children can visit Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library on Saturday, Dec. 14. A shuttle is scheduled to be available between locations, from the library to the community The West Noble High School center. student council will be taking The day’s events are donations for the Noble County sponsored by the Noble County Miracle Tree on Saturday, Public Library West and the Dec. 7, during the West Noble Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club. boys basketball game against.

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At the 16th annual Festival of Trees held Saturday at the Kendallville Event Center, this Christmas tree designed and built by employees of Avalon Village in Ligonier received a secondplace award from the judges. Avalon employees at the festival who worked on the tree are, from the left, Lisa Hankins, Kim Stahl, Jessica Slone and Tiffanie Gow. The festival is a fundraiser for Parkview Health Hospice for Noble and LaGrange counties.

Ligonier man dies in U.S. 33 wreck LIGONIER — One man was killed and another seriously injured in a crash on U.S. 33 last Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department said. Mario Alberto Reyes, 25, of Ligonier died in the crash. His passenger, Vincente Martinez, 23, of Ligonier was airlifted by helicopter to Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, with

serious head injuries. Police reports said officers initially were called to the scene on U.S. 33 north of Elkhart C.R. 50 at 5:41 p.m. on a report of drag racing. The crash scene is five miles west of Ligonier, and the Ligonier Police Department was the first to arrive at the scene, reports said. Reyes’ 2008 Dodge car was traveling southbound on U.S. 33

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when it crossed the center line and ran off the road into a ditch, deputies said. It flipped several times before stopping in a field east of U.S. 33. Reyes was wearing a seatbelt, deputies said; Martinez was not, and he was ejected from the car. The case remains under investigation by the Elkhart County Crash Investigation Team. Reports from the scene indicate the other vehicle in the reported drag race may have been an older model sport-utility vehicle, possibly a Cadillac Escalade. A report on Martinez’s was not available as of Wednesday.

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LIGONIER — The Owen’s Supermarket in Ligonier is a drop-off point for a “Coats for Kids” coat drive sponsored by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben counties. Owen’s and its parent company, Kroger are helping the coat drive along with a pair of Fort Wayne television stations. Barrels have been placed at Owen’s in Ligonier and Scott’s in Kendallville. Coats are desperately needed for children and adults, as well as hats, mittens and scarves. If you have any gently used coats, or would like to donate a new coat, please bring them either Owen’s in Ligonier, or Scott’s in Kendallville. If you need a coat, they are available to anyone in the four-county area, and can be picked up anytime Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at the RSVP office in Auburn. Coats can be picked up at the RSVP office located at 107 West 5th Street, Auburn.

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Kindergarten students at West Noble Primary School enjoyed an early Thanksgiving feast in their hallway on Tuesday. The students were from the classrooms of Miss Clore, Mrs. Custer, Mrs. Deel and Miss Hanna. The youngsters were dressed for the occasion and enjoyed a meal provided by the school’s cooks. The menu included turkey and gravy with mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches, pumpkin bars and milk.

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ALBION — Two men could face 15-year prison sentences after admitting Friday in Noble Superior Court I that they dealt drugs. Juan Jose Rodriguez, 32, of Ligonier and Chad N. Smith, 39, of Kendallville, each pleaded guilty to a Class B felony drug charge in unrelated cases Friday. The plea agreement in each case calls for 15 years of prison time. In both cases, the Class B felony charge would be reduced from a Class A felony offense as part of the plea agreement. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to dealing cocaine, a Class B felony. He admitted possessing cocaine Dec. 12, 2012, in Noble County with intent to deliver it. Court records show Rodriguez possessed the cocaine in the 100 block of Bowery Street, Ligonier. Police found him with the cocaine and currency that had been used in undercover drug purchases by the Goshen Police Department and Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department. A plea agreement in Rodriguez’s case calls for him to be sentenced to 15 years in prison, all to be served. Sentencing in his case was set for Jan. 21, 2014.

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A THANKSGIVING STORY A Wonderful Thanksgiving Story A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, “Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?” The man said, “I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way.” I wrote: “Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it.” Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective? Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively. When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1,000 reasons to smile. Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Keep the faith and drop the fear. The most beautiful thing is to see a person smiling. And even more beautiful, is knowing that you are the reason behind it!

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OBITUARIES Homer Feightner LIGONIER — Homer Feightner, age 85, of Ligonier, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. at his residence from an extended illness. He was born on June Mr. Feightner 18, 1928 to Howard Irving and Valeria Leora (Reid) Feightner in Rome City, Indiana. On December 15, 1950 he married Donna Tracy, she survives. Mr. Feightner was a 1947 graduate of Rome City High School and served his country honorably in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Feightner was a truck driver and farmed. He enjoyed driving the Amish people, spending time at the coffee shop, and helping the family on the farm. Survivors include his wife, Donna of Ligonier; three children, Douglas (Julie) Feightner of Albion, Mark (Donna) Feightner of Fort Wayne, Trish Feightner of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren, Zachary (Teresa) Feightner of Garrett, Haley Feightner of Plainfield, Tori Feightner of Albion, Mallory Kraner of

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Deloris Morrison Fleck, seated in front, probably set several records on her 106th birthday on November 11. She is the oldest resident at Heritage Pointe in Warren, where she has lived since 1994. It was her 85th year as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She taught in Ligonier from 1955 to 1959.

LIGONIER — The Ligonier Visitors Center and Heritage Station Museum are now closed for the winter season. To plan ahead for spring and summer tours of Ligonier in 2014, call 894-9000 and leave a message, or call 888-8220262. Betty Peterson can also be contacted at 221-1990 for more information and details. Tours of the city for groups of six or more are welcome.

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Bloomington and Maddison Kraner of Fort Wayne; four great-grandchildren, Nicole, Elizabeth, Jacob, and Zoey Feightner; and two siblings, Forrest Feightner of Ligonier and Barbara Hochstetler of Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Feightner. There will be a time of visitation held on Friday, November 29, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier. A private cremation committal service will be held at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are to be directed in care of Noble County Hospice or the American Kidney Foundation. The Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at yeagerfuneralhome.com.

James Elser LIGONIER — James D. Elser, 73, of Ligonier, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at his home. He was born on November 23, 1939, in York Township to Charley and Cleone (Reidenbach) Elser.

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Mario Reyes LIGONIER — Mario Alberto Reyes, 25, of Ligonier died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, from injuries he sustained in a car accident. Visitation was Sunday at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier. A Funeral Mass was held at 3 p.m. Monday, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

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The group of musicians, also known as the Calhoun Brass Quartet, performed at Parkview Noble Hospital last week. In their audience were members of the hospital’s Noble Needle Workers, of which the four ladies are members. Parkview Health is the sponsor of the Regional Holiday Pops concerts and that is why the quartet performed a mini concert at the hospital. They are playing concerts at several Parkview facilities as a warm up to their seasonal concerts throughout the area. The Noble County concert will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Central Noble High School in Albion at 2:30 p.m. From the left are Andrew Hicks, Trombone; Phyllis Christener; Nancy Peterson; Sam Gnagy, tuba; Ruth Ann Hite; Karen Hull; Dan Ross, trumpet; and Jay Remissong, horn.

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Ligonier Elks Lodge #451 and the Kendallville Elks Lodge #86 A time of visitation with the family was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. A funeral service in his honor was held Tuesday at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN. Celebrant Larry Baker officiated. Private family burial will be at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, Ind. Memorial contributions may be given to Noble County Humane Shelter or the hospice organization of the donor’s choice. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.

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He married Patricia Ann Kinnison on November 25, 1969 in Wawaka, Ind. He is survived by his wife, Ann, of Ligonier; a brother, Richard B. (Roberta) Elser of Albion, Ind.; two sisters, Elizabeth Shellman of Albion, Ind., and Helen Mr. Elser (Robert) Coil of Wolf Lake, Ind.; three sistersin-law, Marjorie Elser of Albion, Pat Frymier of Auburn and Peggy Elser of Albion; numerous nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Donna (Gandy) Brozoski of Middleton, Ohio. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charles W., Raymond M., and Harold W. Elser; a brother-in-law, Robert Shellman; a half sister, Vonita (Clifton) Bair; and a half brother and his wife, Gerald Burnell (Nadine Mault) Elser. Jim graduated from Albion High School in 1958. He lived in Americus, Ga., from 1970-1975, when he moved to Ligonier. He retired from Ventline Division of Philips Industries in 1988, after 28 years of service as Time Study and Plant Engineer. He was a member of the

ALBION — A Wawaka man has been charged with a Class B felony crime for a sex act he allegedly performed with a Taylor minor.

Rocky J. Taylor, 59, was charged Monday in Noble Circuit Court with criminal deviate conduct, a Class B felony. Taylor allegedly improperly touched a victim less than 18 years old at his residence in the 5100 block of U.S. 6, Wawaka, Noble County Prosecutor Steven T. Clouse said. Taylor was arrested

Saturday without a warrant, Clouse said. His bond in the case has been set at $15,000. He has been ordered to have no contact with his alleged victim. The Noble County Public Defender’s office has been appointed to represent Taylor, Clouse said. The next hearing in his case is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2014.

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Andrea Warren joins Fisher agency BY BOB BUTTGEN bbuttgen@kpcmedia.com

LIGONIER — Having 40 years of experience in one profession will give a guy plenty of background for his resume. For instance: Danny Sowers has joined the staff at Scizzors, a full-service hair salon located on South Cavin Street in downtown Ligonier. Sowers has been cutting hair for more than 40 years, and when he told Kristi Durbin, owner of Scizzors, of his background, he was given a spot in her shop for his chair without much hestitation. Sowers is the only male barber in Ligonier and the entire West Noble area. He retired from his own shop a few years ago and

worked at a Lowe’s store for about a year before making the decision to return to the hair-cutting business. “I really enjoy what I do and now I enjoy having a spot here in Ligonier,” said Sowers, an affable guy who can carry on a conversation with just about anyone on any subject. Sowers lives on Lake Webster and is a big fan of the Indiana University basketball program. He joins Durbin and other stylists at the shop. Durbin invites residents to stop in and meet Sowers even if they don’t need a haircut. Also, Amy Lord of Ligonier is now on the staff as a nail technician, Durbin said.

Sarmiento named manager at Legacy LIGONIER — The Legacy Remembrance and Cremation Center in Ligonier has named Crystal Sarmiento as facility manager for its location on S.R. 5 in Ligonier. Sarmiento recently was presented with a certificate of completion from B&L Cremation Systems, following completion of a crematory operator’s training course. As facility manager she is in charge of the remembrance center which offers funeral urns, headstones, grave markets and specialty items to help families following the death of a loved one. “Crystal is very knowledgeable about our industry and a great asset to our company,” said Daniel Blevins, owner of the Legacy Remembrance and Cremation Center.

Legal Notices • NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A CPF AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of West Noble School Corporation of Noble County, Indiana, that the Board of School Trustees has determined that the Capital Projects Fund Plan as adopted for 2013 should be amended, following a public hearing on the matter held November 25, 2013. A brief description of the amendment is as follows: 2013 Capital Projects Fund Plan. A brief description of the amendment is as follows: Replacement of concrete at entrance of West Noble High School. Funds will be moved form Administrative Technology Services ($60,000) and Rental of Buildings, Facilities, and Equipment ($27,000) to Building Acquisition, Construction and Improvement ($87,000). The following is a general outline of the proposed plan: CURRENT EXPENDITURES: 2013 2014 2015 1) Land Acquisition and Development 2) Professional Services 5,000 5,000 5,000 3) Education Specifications Development 4) Building Acquisition, Construction, and Improvement (Includes 45200 and 45300) 250,000 330,000 425,000 5) Rental of Buildings, Facilities and Equipment 145,000 240,000 270,000 6) Purchase of Mobile or Fixed Equipment 319,000 564,000 674,000 7) Emergency Allocations (Other Facilities Acquisition and Construction) 100,000 100,000 8) Utilities (Maintenance of Buildings) 510,251 510,251 510,251 9) Maintenance of Equipment 169,495 280,000 285,000 10) Sports Facility 45,000 50,000 11) Property or casualty Insurance 12) Other Operation and Maintenance of Plant 13) Technology Instruction - Related Technology Administrative Technology Services 310,000 370,000 395,000 SUB-TOTAL CURRENT EXPENDITURES 1,708,746 2,444,251 2,714,251 14) Allocation for Future Projects 50,000 100,000 150,000 15) Transfer From One Fund to Another TOTAL EXPENDITURES, ALLOCATIONS, & TRANSFERS 1,758,746 2,544,251 2,864,251 Estimated tax rate 0.3740 0.7778 0.8585 Based upon as assessed valuation of: 456,883,242 456,883,242 365,666,188 365,666,188 Ten or more taxpayers in the school corporation who will be affected by the plan may file a petition with the County Auditor of Noble County, not later than ten (10) days after the publication of this notice, setting forth their objections to the plan. Upon filing of the petition, the County Auditor shall immediately certify the same to the Department of Local Government Finance, which Department will fix a date and conduct a public hearing on the plan before issuing its approval or disapproval thereof. BOARD PRESIDENT Mary Wysong VICE PRESIDENT James Hosford SECRETARY Jeana Leamon MEMBER David Peterson MEMBER Todd Moore MEMBER Travis Stohlman MEMBER Christine Mershman Attest: Jeana F. Leamon, School Board of Trustees AL,00361455,11/27,hspaxlp

Tony Fisher has operated the Fisher Insurance Agency on Lincolnway South in Ligonier for the past 27 and a half years. Earlier this year his daughter, Andrea Warren, joined the agency. Andrea (Fisher) Warren graduated from West Noble High School in 2004 and then earned a degree

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LIGONIER — The state of Indiana recently presented Andrea Warren with her resident producer’s license to sell insurance in the state. Warren practically grew up in her father’s insurance office on Lincolnway South in Ligonier. That allowed her to receive years and years of on-the-job training. Her dad, Tony Fisher, has been in the same location in Ligonier for almost 28 years, doing business as Fisher Insurance Agency. He’s giving serious thought about retiring in a few years, and this past summer he officially brought his daughter into the family business. “She literally grew up here in this office,” he said with a smile. “She learned how to count change back to my customers when she was no higher than the desks.”

school classmates, Chris Warren from Cromwell, during that time. Warren is the third generation to graduate from Indiana University, following in her father and grandfather’s footsteps. The father-daughter team attended the “Big I” conference in Indianapolis earlier this month. That’s the annual gathering of the Indiana Insurance Agents Association. Both Fisher and Warren earned continuing-education credits from the association at the conference, and she was presented her with state license. That document makes it official and legal for her to sell auto, home and commercial policies to her customers. “I am proud of her and glad to have her here,” Tony Fisher said. “This gives me a chance to start backing off a little and start looking at retirement, down the road.”

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It’s now time to count our many blessings

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Archery team haystack dinner is Dec. 7 LIGONIER — The West Noble High School archery team is having a haystack dinner on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Cost is $5 per person. The money will be used to help pay for entries in the state tournament for the archers. Last year, the team qualified for nationals, but was unable to go. The dinner on Dec. 7 is before the West Noble vs. Wawasee boys basketball game and the public is invited.

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Observe the commands of the Lord your God, walking in obedience to him and revering him. For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land — a land with brooks, streams, and deep springs gushing out into the valleys and hills; a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey; a land where bread will not be scarce and you will lack nothing; a land where the rocks are iron and you can dig copper out of the hills. When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you. Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees that I am giving you this day. (Deut. 8:6-11) This scripture has always been a favorite of mine,

especially through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. It reminds me how very our FROM THE much own United WINDOW States can OF MY be compared ancient STUDY to Israel in coming into the Promised Land. Rev. John Lutton My wife’s mother, Leona Adams, had a favorite song she often requested to sing in congregational worship, “Count Your Blessings.” I have many things to be thankful for and I’ll share some of them here, but why not get a pad of paper and also make your own list, and share it at the family dinner table?

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I am grateful that I grew up in a Christian nation, where God was honored and respected. I had the privilege of attending a public school where I learned to ask the blessing on our lunch before we ate. Many of my teachers were dedicated Christian ladies, and often we had scriptures on the black board and in our music programs we learned to sing the great hymns of the Church. Easter and Christmas programs were about Christ and we often acted out the stories in school. We learned the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, sang the Star Spangled Banner, and learned the history of the founding of our great nation including the American Revolution. We studied our country’s formative documents including the Constitution and its true meaning. I’m glad to have had

hard-working parents and grandparents who taught us the value of applying ourselves and taking personal responsibility for ourselves and our lives. I am thankful for a Pastor who guided my teenage heart toward Jesus Christ at an early age, and the many adults who served as examples for me to follow as I grew. I’m lucky to have a wonderful wife who perfectly compliments my ministry and has been a super mom to two wonderful children and four awesome grandchildren! I’ve much to be thankful for. How about you? Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Rev. Lutton is senior pastor at the Ligonier Church of the Nazarene. He can be reached by email at john.lutton@gmail.com.

WEST NOBLE KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS EARN ‘LIFE SKILLS’ AWARDS

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At West Noble Primary School, these kindergarten students recently received their “Life Skills” certificates for doing good work both in and out of the classroom and for being good classmates. They are shown with their parents, grandparents and others who attended the ceremony. Students in the front row, from the left, are Antonio Contreras, Aiden Adams, Selene

Save The Date: Givers of Gifts

A reception will be held at the office of the Noble County Community Foundation in Ligonier to honor the Giver of Gifts recipients on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m.

Church Directory CROMWELL 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.

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH OF LIGONIER 204 W. Sixth St. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday 7 p.m. BURR OAK CHURCH 11010 West 1100 North, Ligonier, 260-642-4813 Sunday School 9 a.m., Church 10 a.m. CENTRO EVANGELISTIC EBENEEZER Rev. Pedro Tomao and Rev. Lois Tomayo 1998 U.S. 6 West, Ligonier, 260-241-5054 Services held on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Thursday at 6 p.m.; 260-894-7768 LIGONIER CHURCH OF CHRIST Corner of 9025 N and 860 W, 260-894-4847 Sunday Bible school 9:30 a.m., Eve. Worship 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study & youth program 6 p.m. LIGONIER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE College and Martin streets, 260-894-3277 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wed., Bible study 7 p.m Rev. John V. Lutton, Pastor LIGONIER EVANGELICAL CHURCH U.S. 33 South, 260-894-4853 Sunday School 9 a.m., Morning Worship 10 a.m., Small Groups 6 p.m., Wednesday Youth Mtg. 7 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Rev. Troy Diersing LIGONIER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 407 S. Cavin St. Rev. Stan Wilson Sunday Worship, 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sanctuary is open for prayer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; 260-894-3869 or 894-3800 LIGONIER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 466 S. Townline Road, 894-3765. Pastor Byron Kaiser Youth Leader Cody Cripe Secretary Carrie Hartman Ofﬁce Hours, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon., - Fri Traditional Worship at the Mount 9 a.m., Sunday School at the Mount 10 a.m., Contemporary Worship at the Crosswalk 10:30 a.m. ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Ravine Park Dr. (Turn west at Marathon Station) Church Ofﬁce: Monday-Friday 9-3, 260-894-4946 Mass times: Saturday 6:30 p.m. - in English, Sunday 10:15 a.m. - in English, Misa Para Domingo a las 12:30 p.m. y 2 p.m. - En Espanol, Confessions after Mass. Father Wilson Corzo

Medina, Yuridia Silva, Kate Gensch, Natalie Martinez, Conner Fish, Alison Diaz, Lucas Conway and Mikel Riegsecke. In the back are, from the left, are Bill Wu, Kristina Troyer, Gavin Keene, Stephen Flores, Konner Duesler, Mason Taylor, Savanna Davis, Andrew Miller, Kaylie Ratliff and Sydnee Thompson

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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, 260-760-4678 Pastor Dr. Gordan Rankin Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m., Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. RICHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. Pastor Carol Knox SALEM COMMUNITY MISSIONARY C.R. 325 S (1/4 mile southeast of Wilmot). Pastor John T. Morgan. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m.

MAPLE GROVE CHURCH Non-denominational; Pastor Barry St. Clair. Sunday worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. 806 S. Main St., Topeka. 260-593-2844.

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

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Teamwork focus of WN basketball team Chargers home this Saturday and next Saturday

Results of last night’s game:

The Charger boys played East Noble last night, but the game was not finished in time for The Advance Leader’s early deadlines for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please check out The News Sun on Thursday or go to our website, kpcnews.com. Look for more details in next week’s paper.

BY BOB BUTTGEN

responsible and loving community.” LIGONIER — When the As for the team that will West Noble boys opened be on the court tonight, their season last night, at Best said, “we will be home against cross-county guard heavy this year, we rival East Noble, fans saw a will have average height.” much different team on the But that includes four guys floor than last year’s squad. 6-foot-3 or taller. And while that team The Chargers return four jumped off to a hot start seniors: Drew Schermer(10-0 and 14-1 at one point horn (6-foot-3); Phil Miller before ending at 15-6); (6-foot-6); Brandon Evans the season ended with a (6-foot); and Landon Stover first-round loss in sectional, (5-foot-8), along with the Chargers fielded an four experienced juniors: exciting team last year. That Brandon Moser (5-11), momentum should be carried Kyler Warble (6-4); Nick over this year, according to Risser (5-9) and Waylon head coach Jim Best. Richardson (6-5). This is Best’s third year “We will need to look for at the helm of the Charger some new faces to do some program and he leaves no scoring for us, but I know doubt that his focus is on the we have the kids to get that team — not on individual done,” Best said. “We see players. this season as being a great “I believe that high challenge with what I know school sports are about so will be a deeper confermuch more than wins and ence as far as talent, and losses,” Best said. “But court experience and also don’t get me wrong — we a grueling non conference strive to win every contest schedule” we can but there are so Last season, Schermermany life lessons that come horn was the team’s leading about during every practice scorer until he went down and contest. with a severe ankle sprain “These are really what and missed several games high school athletics in the second half of the are about; being part of season. But he’s fully something much larger recovered and ready to score then yourself,” he added. both from the perimeter and “Coaches are entrusted with inside. young boys and girls, and Miller will be an inside it is our job to help them presence for the Chargers understand what it means with his height and experito be part of a vital, caring, ence. But he suffered a knee bbuttgen@kpcmedia.com

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with coaches, players, cheerleaders, families and others who have joined the club. “Hopefully, this will instill a attitude of servanthood and a understanding of some of the needs that are out there, and a understanding of how easy it can be to do these types of things when we all pull together,” said Best. “We have a group of outstanding young boys and who are in the process of becoming young men, and a fantastic mix of young men who are striving hard to be examples to these young boys and others in our community. “We are looking forward to getting back to the hardwood and all the experiences that a high school season presents,” he said. Kevin Hunter returns as an assistant coach while Kyle Grimm, who recently earned a degree at Trine University after a stellar athletic career at West Noble, is a new assistant coach for Best. Following last night’s opener, the Chargers are home against on Saturday against Bethany Christian and then play Wawasee, at home, on Dec. 7.

injury in practice earlier this month and probably will have to sit out the first couple of games for West Noble. Evans and Stover are both mature in their basketball skills and will provide quality back-court talent for the Chargers. Warble is still growing and could turn into one of the biggest impact players on the team. Richardson is a proven athlete who played back-up quarterback for Stover during West Noble’s football season. Moser and Richardson also are expected to contribute to their team’s

success this season. A pair of sophomores, Grant Moser and Drew Wiley, also made the varsity team this year. The biggest voids lost to graduation are Nick Noe, power forward, and Nick Thomas, a sparkplug point guard. But for Best, a basketball season is more than names and numbers; it’s a growing, living thing that thrives both in and out of the gym. He hopes that by focusing on character issues, his boys will respond with quality wins on the hardwood. He has instituted new

ideas and programs he hopes will be traditions for a long time at West Noble. Some are fun and easy, like the “soap and towel” intra-squad scrimmage he started. It gives fans a sneak peek at the team while allowing the Charger faithful to donate things his boys need. He also has his team stay busy in the community. A couple of weekends ago, the Chargers and most of their fathers went around the community doing yard work for their fans. It did much to foster goodwill between the players and their fans. He also started a three-ball booster club that helps raise money for the school for every three-point basket made by a player, through pledges from fans. That program he said, is all about “giving those in the community a chance to support the boys without a huge donation, and in turn we have the ‘power house’ room that members can use as a coat check, get light refreshments, pick up a limited information scouting report on the opponent and watch a tape of the Chargers last game.” It also offers fans a chance to hang out

The West Noble Lady Chargers improved their record to 2-2 with a 66-31 victory over the host Hamilton Marines on Friday night. The Chargers got off to a quick start by jumping out to an 18-2 halftime lead over the Marines. Senior Kelsie Peterson was solid again for the Chargers with a 20 point, 10 rebound and 4 assist performance while sophomore Becca Schermerhorn scored a career high 14 points while adding 4 steals to the cause. Junior Taylor Fisher also added 9 points while hauling in 7 rebounds. The Chargers will next travel to Fremont for a Friday night NECC matchup against the always tough Eagles.

Wrestling team opens at Wawasee Super Duals on Saturday

The high school wrestling season swings into action on Saturday when West Noble travels to Syracuse to take part in the always-tough Wawasee Super Duals. Action starts at 9 a.m. and the public is welcome. The Chargers wrestled well in the season-opening West Noble Junior Varsity tournament that was held on the campus of West Noble on Saturday. The tourney consisted of 21 schools and more than 275 wrestlers. The Chargers had five undefeated wrestlers on the day: Brady McNamara, Tyler Griffith, Jonathan Hernandez, Steven Ramirez and Jesse Newman.

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West Noble’s Waylon Richardson, with ball, looks for someone to pass to during the Chargers’ scrimmage with DeKalb High School’s players last week in DeKalb.