Investing In Your Community - cfnoble.org · Investing In Your Community Community Foundation, Inc. Fall/Year End 2012 Noble County Community Foundation, Inc. In this issue: Noble

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Invest ing In Your Community A publication of the Noble County Community Foundation, Inc. Fall/Year End 2012

Noble County Community Foundation, Inc.

In this issue:

Noble County Gives—New software connecting donors to community needs

New Website Scholarships Available Online

Donor Stories Welcome New Funds

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On the cover—a picture from Tulip Creek Nature Center, located in Ligonier, Indiana.

Executive Director – Linda Speakman- Yerick E-mail: [email protected]

Financial Manager – Anita L. Huff E-mail: [email protected]

2012-13 Board of Directors Nancy Flint Shambaugh—President, Vice President—Ruthann Richards, Secretary—Arthur Grawcock, Treasurer—Monte Egolf, Jolene Durham, Valerie Hague, Dr. Doug Jansen, Gary Leatherman, Jonathan Leman, Dr. Craig Lichlyter, Josh Munson, Jarrod Ramer, Roger Schermerhorn, Rodney Schoon, and Janet Sweeney.

Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations

Noble County Community Foundation, Inc.

1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier IN 46767

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life in Noble County by serving as

a catalyst for positive change, enabling donors to carry out charitable

intent, and making grants.

General E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 260-894-3335

Monday—Friday 8:30 am—4:30 pm

Staff

Administrative Assistant – Jennifer Shultz E-mail: [email protected]

Program Officer – Margarita White E-mail: [email protected]


Executive Director’s Corner

Celebrating the past, impacting the future could be our theme every year. We often accomplish our mission to make dreams come true through the power of endowments, meaning that donor legacies established in the past will continue to have impact far into the future. Your kind and generous gifts made to the Foundation keep us growing and keeps us strong. In turn, the foundation is able to fund programs and projects that enhance the quality of life in Noble County. This year the Noble County Community Foundation will administer and award over 45 scholarships to students throughout Noble County, including one Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. The scholarships to be awarded will range in value from $200 to full tuition and required fees, with a combined total value of over $222,248.00 Scholarship awards don’t just happen…. Behind all scholarship awards you will find true champions – those individuals responsible for having created the awards, thus providing the funding to assist aspiring students in accomplishing their dreams. Scholarship funds are created to honor the memory of a loved one; continue the legacy of a vocation or career path about which the donor is passionate; pay-it-forward when the donor has received scholarship support; honor an alma mater; or share the donor’s good fortune with future generations. Whatever the reason, the result is the same, and countless students from Noble County owe a debt of gratitude to these champions of educational pursuits. Our applications will be on line Nov. 16th and we hope to see many Noble County students applying for these scholarships. See more details on page 9. Sincerely,

Linda Speakman-Yerick


It’s Here!

Foundation Engages Community with New Platform – “Noble County Gives” The Community Foundation is proud and excited to introduce a new platform to allow agencies and organizations to connect with donors to learn about the needs in our community. Nonprofits will have the ability to go to our web site and request to post a need, with that they can also include pictures or a video to share with those who visit our website. Donors can search a variety of categories, organizations and individuals needing funds to provide important community services and programs. The platform is a place to learn about community needs, read about projects that need funding, and how much money is needed. Examples might be a 3rd grade teacher wanting to give her students an art class, a local group providing education about homelessness, or an animal shelter needing food. Learn about funding requests then add your donation to those from other generous donors. Whether you give $10 or $100, any size gift made through the community platform will impact the community. Rest assured that this platform is a safe, secure place where you can make your donation. This is unique for the foundation to provide an


unmatchable opportunity to touch new generations and lives within Noble County. Each funding requests or need will be posted for approximately 90 days with current information posted as to the amount raised to date the details of the organizations need and include stories of how those needs have been met. New requests will be added regularly and the success stories will multiply, so be sure to visit often. For information on how to post a need, contact Margarita White at 260-894-3335 or e-mail [email protected]

Please visit us at: www.NobleCountyCF.org

Just by clicking the tab “Noble County Gives” from our website will allow anyone to see firsthand what some of the immediate needs are in Noble County. (See sample above.)

http://www.noblecountycf.org


Year End Gifts—The Year is Almost Over

A Gift Today Means the Future is Yours There are many ways you can make a gift before the end of the year that will benefit you now, and in the future. These benefits include tax savings on this year’s return, income for the future, and bypass of capital gains tax on the sale of your property. Here are just a few of the options you might want to consider: Gift of Your Property Do you have CDs, stocks or bonds that are producing little or no return? Why not make a gift of these low-performing assets to us, and receive a charitable deduction? You can also give your real estate, art or other property. Please call us to learn the amount of taxes you might be able to save for a gift of these and other assets. Gift of Your Property for Income If you are looking for income in the future, why not make a gift of your property to fund a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust? Your property can be sold tax-free, and you may receive income for the rest of your life. With a charitable gift annuity, this income is fixed so there is the possibility that some of your payment will be tax-free.


Future Property Gift The benefit of charitable giving is that there are gifts everyone can make. If you don’t want to give your stock or real estate today, you can still enjoy your property during your lifetime while making a gift to us through your will or trust. A bequest of your property will provide your estate with an estate tax charitable deduction, which means the savings can go tor your loved ones. To learn more about these options for year-end gifts or view an illustration of the benefits of making a gift of your property, please call the community foundation to find out more information 260-894-3335.

This information is not intended as tax, legal or financial advice. Gift results may vary, consult your personal financial advisor for information specific to your situation.


G. Martin Kenney Fund Awards

The G. Martin Kenney Fund at the Noble County Community Foundation, Inc. recently awarded LEAP of Noble County a grant of $500 to support the transportation cost for the New DAWN program at West Noble Schools for the 2012-2013 school year. Pictured is Carol Stults, G. Martin Kenney board member and Jeff Harper, New DAWN Site Co-Coordinator with New DAWN students Aneth Delgado, Paulina Muñoz, Kenya Nejera, Nestor Gutierrez, Adrian Garcia, and Emilio Carrillo.



Grants awarded May 2012 to August 2012 through the community foundation’s unrestricted sources such as the Community Impact Fund and grants awarded through other funds

Community Initiatives and NCCF Grants Committees Wolf Lake Free Health Clinic was awarded a grant of $4,000 to subsidize the cost of purchasing medications, panels, internet, and construction of storage area for patients and medical information West Noble School Corp was awarded a grant of $17,000 to support the Welding Program at WNHS. Funds were used to upgrade the current ventilation, electrical system and exhaust fan at the school and purchase some new welders for the program. Currently there are 16 students who are enrolled in the program at West Noble Junior Achievement of Noble County was awarded a grant of $3,000 to support the implementation of Junior Achievement's economic education, workforce readiness, and personal financial literacy program in Noble County schools PC’s for Youth was awarded a grant of $250 to assist with general operating costs for the 2012 calendar year.

Albion Elementary was awarded a grant of $2,500 to subsidize the cost of paving the W.O.W. program track at the school. Community Action of Northeast Indiana (CANI) was awarded a grant of $3,000 to subsidize the cost of providing the Energy Assistance program for Noble County resident. Noble County Extension Office was awarded a PROACTIVE grant of $2,500 to providing a financial budgeting course to Noble County residents. The funds would be used by the Extension Office to train individuals to provide the budgeting program at local industries.


Community Harvest Food Bank was awarded a grant of $5,000 to subsidize the cost of providing the Farm Wagon services to Noble County.

Children’s First Center was awarded a grant of $1,000 to subsidize the cost of updating their computer systems. (See photo on next page) G. Martin Kenney Life & Family Services was awarded a grant of $3,820 to subsidize the cost purchasing supplies for the BABE store in Ligonier and assist families in need of services. Stones Trance Historical Society was awarded a grant of $3,000 to subsidize the cost of tearing down and rebuilding an 1849 log house built by Gramling family at the Stones Trace grounds just south of Ligonier on US Hwy 33. LEAP of Noble County was awarded a grant of $500 to support the transportation cost for the New DAWN program at West Noble Schools for the 2012-2013 school year. P.U.L.S.E. OF Noble County (Philanthropods Utilizing Lifelong Service Education)

Awarded the following organizations proactive grants: Central Noble Food Pantry was awarded $250 Friendship Food Pantry was awarded $250 West Noble Food Pantry was awarded $250 Noble House Ministries was awarded $500 Wolf Lake Free Health Clinic was awarded $1,000 Noble County Boer Goat Committee was awarded $1,000 Albion Elementary W.O.W. Program was awarded $500 Northeastern Center Club House was awarded $500 Life & Family Services Ligonier BABE Store was awarded $250 Operation Foundation was awarded $500 Common Grace/Love, Inc. was awarded $1,000


The Noble County Community Foundation, Inc. and its supporting organization Community Initiatives, Inc. recently awarded Children First Center a grant of $1,000 to support the cost of updating their computer systems. Funds would be used to purchase computers, monitors, internet services, storage, and scanner. Children First Center is a comprehensive agency, offering a full array of in-home services to children and their families in northeast Indiana. For more information about the Children First Center please call 800-824-2698 or visit their website at www.childrenfirstcenter.org.

http://www.childrenfirstcenter.org


Grant Deadlines

March 2, May 2, July 2,

and November 2 each year.

Visit the community foundation’s NEW website

www.NobleCountyCF.org

For information required to submit a grant to the

community foundation or submit a need on the

community foundation’s website contact

Margarita White, Program Officer

at 260-894-3335 or

e-mail: [email protected]

P.U.L.S.E. Grant Deadlines September 1st, December 1st and March 1st

applications can be found on the community foundation’s NEW website

www.NobleCountyCF.org.


The Noble County Community Foundation, Inc. has made it

easy to leave a planned gift. Simply contact the community

foundation and ask for information on the Noble Legacy

Society including the confidential gift planning form or

contact Linda Speakman-Yerick, Executive Director by calling

260-894-3335.

Noble Legacy Society members to date are: Brian and Doris Baker

Patricia A. Davis Jolene Durham

Doris Jean Alber Ferrari Mark D. Hagen and Family

Janell F. Martin and Children Anne M. Rowland

Catherine A. Seymoure Nancy Flint Shambaugh

Jennifer D. Shultz Dr. Robert and Lura Stone

Carol Ann Stults Kay and Hazel Truelove

George and Dorothy Witwer Dr. David and Alvena VanMeter, Jr.

Linda Speakman-Yerick

Consider joining the

Noble Legacy Society


Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club Fund

By Alicia Stauffer and Carol Stults

This fund was started by Carol Stults, a 25 year member of the Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club. Carol inherited some money, so she decided to start a fund at the Noble County Community Foundation. She said, “If you put it *money+ into a bank, it’s not going to do anything, but if you put it in a community foundation, it would be there forever. The Cromwell-Kimmell Lion’s Club is very involved in the community. They try to help as many as they can and have fundraisers so that they can give back to the community. Valentine Senior Citizen Party, fruit basket give-away, scholarships, collection of old eye glasses, Bingo Feather Party, and the Stone’s Trace Fundraiser are some of the ways that the Cromwell-Kimmell Lion’s Club reaches out to the community. The Lion’s Club also trains children to reach out to their community through the Leo Program (Little Lions). Carol Stults and Lorena Karst are the two advisors for the Leo Program in the Cromwell-Kimmell area, which is where children 12-18 can participate in community outreaches.

Carol appreciates Noble County, because it’s where she has lived all of her life and she thinks it’s a great place to live. She grew up on a farm and was a participant in 4-H. Her dad, George, was a farmer, a bus driver, and a former Lion. Her mother, Althea, was a homemaker. Carol has one sister, Lois Gene, and she now resides in Illinois. Carol is also a member of the Noble Legacy Society, a program developed for those who intend to leave a planned gift through the Noble County Community Foundation.

Carol Stults


Did You Know… Good planning requires good information?

When you visit our website, you will find helpful estate planning information to assist you in creating the plan that is right for you. Rising property values, growth of investments, various types of life insurance as well as changing tax laws require proper planning for the future. Without a plan that is right for you, an unnecessary amount of your assets may go to state and federal government in taxes. Your remaining assets may go to individuals other than those you prefer to benefit. Guardianship of minor children may be left for the laws of the state to determine.

Visit our new website! www.NobleCountyCF.org


Mid-America Windmill Museum Kendallville, Indiana

Volunteers and supporters established an endowment fund for the Mid-America Windmill Museum and Historical Society, Inc. in December 1995.

A major purpose for the Mid-America Windmill museum was to display all windmills manufactured throughout the Midwest at Kendallville’s Flint and Walling Company and preserve the history of wind power.

The Museum has expanded to displaying 52 windmills since its inception in 1992. The powerful heart beat of dreams, passion, and work of the windmill enthusiasts and volunteers is felt as guests walk the winding windmill path. The museum is located at 732 S. Allen Chapel Road, Kendallville, Indiana. Phone: 260-347-2334.


Julia L. Atz Scholarship Catherine E. Kreigh Deborah Fagas Peter R. Bottomley Scholarship David H. and Jean Baker Janet Bottomley obo Kevin D. and Jennifer D. Sabrosky Antiques and More R. Baron and Abigail Brendel Wanda J. Brownell Cash contribution Jolene Carper Dailey Patricia A. Davis Erica D. Dekko Samuel Fritz and Shannon Wiram-Fritz William and Peggy Gay Patricia and Tina Gienger Gregory A. and Enola J. Heeter Beth A. Imel Jeannette A. Jacob Kendallville Main St. Car Show Michele Masters Kilgore Thomas E. Koerner M.D. and Rita Rae Koerner M & D Enterprises Maxine J. Nelson Linda B. Parsons and Lois A. Kalafarski Chris Perkins Patricia M. Reade Carl Reckelhoff and Judith A. Brohm James E. and Harvena Richards Matthew H. and Rose M. Rickey Rafaela Savage P. Regan and Vickie L. Smith Judy A. Solee Andrea J. and Daniel J. Solero Brandon L. Spidel T.R. and Shirley Spidel Guy James and Tawana L. Swartzlander Paul G. Winebrenner George O. and Dorothy B. Witwer

Thank you to the following during the period May 1, 2012

Cole Center Family YMCA Restricted Cole Center Family YMCA Community Impact Black & Ramer Insurance, LLC Kenneth E. and Donna J. Conrad in memory of Pat Frick Lumber Co., Inc. obo Marilyn Newman Merrill B. Frick Catheleen A. Hayes Steven A. and Anita L. Huff in honor of Linda L. Speakman-Yerick in lieu of lunch Douglas A and Susan W. Jansen Dr. Thomas L. Jansen and Linda A. Jansen Kendallville Iron and Metal, Inc. Lake City Bank obo Lake City Bank, Ligonier Branch Gary D. and Cindy Leatherman Ligonier United Methodist Church (Community Mission’s Auction) Tim B. and Jana L. Miller Marilyn M. Newman Duane and Marilynn Smith in memory of Carol Ellsworth and Matthew Smith Robert R. and Amy Jo Wechter John and Linda L. Speakman-Yerick in memory of Fred Manahan, John Tipton, Benjamin B. Earley, Dr. Robert Roush, Carol E. Elsworth, Andy Barker and “Frank” Armstrong Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club obo Oral E. Henderson and Charlene Henderson The following gave in memory of Don Kreischer: Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club and obo Sina Scott, Pam Smith Family Patrick Elliott


donors for gifts made to September 30, 2012.

Carol Ann Stults Delta Theta Tau Sorority IOTA IOTA Chapter Scholarship in Memory of Tammi Riecke Nancy L. Kelty in honor of John W. and Barb A. Mulholland’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Benjamin B. and Kathleen June Early Scholarship The following gave in memory of Benjamin B. Earley: A & L Great Lakes Laboratories, Inc. Lisa J. Alexander Michael D. and Natalie L. Axel James W. and Carol R. Convy Joan Czupryn Robert D. and Carijane Farmer Jerome F. and Patricia A. Febles H. Leslie and J. Ann Fenimore Walter M. and Linda Franklin obo Mike and Jody Liebing, Bill and Dee Rathge, Todd and Kathy Hile, Kenny and Sherry Holden, Jay and Brenda Whan, Craig and Erin Ginter, Mike and Diane Williams Fred D. and Susan K. Gee Brent and Julie Grawcock David W. and Debra M. Hockley Jeffrey M. and Amy D. Humes Al and Barbara D. Huth David O. and Marjorie B. Kile Jeffery L. and Jennifer K. Luttman Don J. and Julie A. Manger Thomas D. and Sydney McClary Barbara L. Miller Thomas E. and Nancy J. Miller Carl R. and Cynthia L. Poikonen Robert C. Probst

A.J. and C.J. Rogers Robert L. and R. Carole Shields Danny J. and Louise A. Stangland Kenneth Stark Ruth E. and Jerry L. Svobda Guy James and Tawana L. Swartzlander Shirley and Darrell W. Traster Gerald G. and Kara J. Warrener Roy and Shelly Williams Charles F. Wolf, Jr. and Judith Ann Wolf Douglas and Pamela Younce Jerry F. and Linda D. Young Jack R. and Maxine C. Frymier Scholars Award Mark E. and Maxine C. Frymier Caitlyn Marie Halferty Memorial Scholarship Sandra K. Whitton in memory of Caitlyn Marie Halferty Humane Society of Noble County Restricted Jennifer D. Shultz in memory of Jim Bortner Cathy S. Knopp Theatrical Scholarship Patricia Winebrenner Ligonier Park and Recreation Non-Permanent Jacob E. and Marilyn J. Gloor Timothy J. Martin Memorial Scholarship KeyBank Foundation Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Scholarship Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council obo Parkview Health Miss Limberlost Scholarship Pageant AMI Investment Management Antiques and More B & J International LLC


Estella M. Carney Cash contributions Coody Brown’s Kevin and Sandra L. Dressler Troy V. and Christine M. Hartman Ronald D. and Marietta Hite KYCO, Inc. DBA Logans Landing, Inc. Erica D. Miller Miss Limberlost Scholarship Pageant Kelsey Parks Michael A. Richards Schlemmer Hardware Do-It Center Wick-Fab, Inc. Noble County Community Foundation Operating Endowment Kenneth E. and Donna J. Conrad in memory of Pat Noble County 4-H Endowment Restricted The following gave in memory of Connie Karst Robert O. and Sandra K. Berendt Norman J. and Mary Bierly Cash contribution Dale L. and Barbara C. Fought Timothy H. and Jack R. Gaby, DBA Gaby Homestead Farm Lois A. Hagglund Gilbert and Nelda Owen Banner E. and Cindy L. Shull Thad and Laura Stern Wayne E. Thompson Jr and Rebecca Thompson Justin and Nicole C. Winebrenner Mark D. and Jeanna M. Hagen in memory of Tim Harper Noble County Economic Development Trust Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc./Northeast Indiana Power & Community Scholarship Fund/ Northern Indiana Fuel & Light Dekko Foundation

Monarch Development, Inc. Noble County Memorial Scholarship Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. Noble County Retired Teachers’ Association Scholarship In Memory of Deceased Teachers Noble County Retired Teachers Association Harold L. and Ellyne Sollenberger in memory of Linda Jane Herendeen Noble REMC Operation Round Up Trust Noble REMC Hal Prickett Memorial Scholarship Anonymous P.U.L.S.E. Endowment in Memory of Dave Knopp Anonymous R. and J. Barge Cash contribution Jenna Cunningham Dekko Foundation obo Anonymous Jen McIntyre JoAnna Ness Audree Ritchie Rotary Club of Ligonier P.U.L.S.E. of Noble County Non-Permanent Cash contributions Dekko Foundation Iva L. Maldeney Nancy Flint Shambaugh Mafalda Spillner Fred and Mildred Seymoure (Young) Memorial Scholarship Catherine A. Seymoure John and Mary Schermerhorn Memorial Scholarship Roy W. and Mary Jean Brostrand Judy A. Cunningham J. David Schermerhorn Larry and Becky Schermerhorn


Roger and Paula Schermerhorn Susan Marie Stone Scholarship Charles W. and Chloe J. Kidd THRIVE of Noble County Dekko Foundation Brandon A. Replogle “Celebrate the Arts” Memorial Scholarship Brandon A. Replogle Memorial Scholarship Daniel L. and Jean A. Replogle and the Gorsuch Reunion Donation John E. and Joan E. Robinson Scholarship Billy G. and Johanna P. Baird and Family in memory of Margaret Ann Pierce Wawaka Alumni Scholarship Anonymous in memory of Connie Karst Wawaka Alumni Association The following gave in memory of Linda Kendall Smith (Class of 1959) Nelson and Joy Y. LeCount Margaret Ann Ott Roger and Paula Schermerhorn Sina Scott Imogene L. and Hubert E. Tucker Jr. Devan Christopher White Memorial Scholarship Cash contribution Central States Protective League Ron Dazey Erica D. Dekko Sonja Grotemat GMP Local 96 GMP Local 207 Leti’s Tacos Marjorie A. Piper

At the Noble County Community Foundation, every gift from every donor is truly

appreciated. If we have neglected to mention any contribution, please accept our sincerest apology for the unintentional oversight, and thank you so much

for your philanthropy.

A photo from Wawaka Alumni Association


Dr. David and Alvena VanMeter Scholarship

By Alicia Stauffer and Alvena VanMeter

Dr. “Doc” David VanMeter was born in Monroeville, Indiana and raised in Allen County, Indiana. He graduated from New Haven High School; attended Blackburn College while in the Navy; and graduated from Michigan State University. He had a Type A personality, because he could get things done when they needed to be done, and this was important to his profession as a veterinarian. Alvena was born and raised in Allen County, Indiana. She graduated from New Haven High School; and then attended Michigan State University. She has a passive and patient personality and is devoted to her family. She worked as an office assistant and then became a homemaker. They were blessed with four daughters and one son. Their son was killed when he was only 14 years old, which was a huge tragedy to their family. The VanMeter’s were also blessed with five grandchildren. Both David and Alvena sought to be loving servants and raised their family to have the same values by putting service before self. One of their goals in life was to lead a good, Christian life. They were also examples to their children by being involved in the community. David was active in all organizations and wanted to leave his community better than he found it. Alvena is very family oriented and was a good helpmate to her husband and a good mother to her children.

The late Dr. David VanMeter, Jr. and his wife, Alvena.


Dr. VanMeter passed away on September 5, 2009. He and Alvena had been married for 63 years. He was a well respected veterinarian in Noble County and contributed much to the Noble County Community. Alvena says she appreciates Noble County because of “the people who live there.”

Doc was one of the Noble County Community Foundation’s founding board members from 1991-1993. Doc and Alvena became Noble Legacy Society members in 2007 by leaving a planned gift in their will through the Noble County Community Foundation.

The scholarship was established in June 1993 by the Albion Rotary Club. The scholarship is for one Central Noble high school senior entering a two year or four year college or vocational program as full time student. Must have a high school GPA average of at least 3.0 or higher. The Scholarship is given to student who is pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, agriculture or the medical field, prioritized in that order.


Gift Legacy—A Planned Giving Website We invite you to visit our new website where you will find weekly updates to Personal Planner articles, Savvy Living, Washington News and Financial News. You will also find personal web presentations, the online Wills Planner, Provide & Protect bequests marketing strategy and GiftAttorney Pro. When you visit our website, you will have the ability to sign up for a FREE weekly eNewsletter and receive a FREE Wills Guide. Features you will find on our new website: Online Wills Planner A step-by-step guide to planning our estate Complete the information on your family, estate and goals using our secure online server. Save your information and provide it to your attorney to complete your estate plan. Provide and Protect A multimedia bequest marketing system. It includes an online Wills Planner, onsite and online seminar marketing and presentation materials, the Provide & Protect multimedia estate planning book, GiftAttorneys and marketing Success Steps. GiftAttoneyPro GiftAttorney Pro grants permission-based access to secure online accounts that will facilitate document completion. Donors can create accounts, grant access and make updates as life changes occur.


Personal Planner Each week read a new article regarding how to meet your current financial planning goals and objectives. Learn about estate planning alternatives including wills and trusts that can help you plan your future. Discover ways to care for your family and help your favorite charitable causes. Savvy Living A new article every week discussing the latest information you need to make savvy decisions about your retirement accounts, Social Security, Medicare, prescriptions drugs and many other life issues. Ask “Savvy Living” your questions! Gift Planning Stories Read stories of donors who received tax benefits by making charitable gifts. Learn how a gift to your favorite charity can lead to greater income for you and your family, a tax deduction and a lasting legacy to charity. Personal Web Presentations View a personalized web presentation that shows the income and tax benefits of setting up a gift plan using your assets and property values. Compare the benefits of setting up a charitable unitrust, annuity trust, gift annuity, or gift and sale. Washington News A weekly update regarding changes in Washington that may affect your financial future. Read articles on the latest tax changes, ways to save taxes and major political stories. Financial News Learn about the impact of the market on your finances. Receive the latest news on stocks, bonds and interest rates. View current market quotes for DOW, NASDAQ and S&P 500.

Visit our website and sign up for your FREE weekly eNewsletter and Wills Guide.


A Gift from the Ruth N. Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund

Pictured is a portion of the books purchased with a recent grant from the Ruth N. Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund that was established at the Noble County Community Foundation by Ruth's daughter and son-in-law, Kelli S. and G. Steven Burrill. The fund was established in 2008 to provide support to the Kendallville Public Library to purchase materials for the children's collection. The library was able to fill holes in series, purchase new series and fulfill an amazing number of patron requests for specific books. All the books are marked inside with a "book plate" indicating the purchase of the book was made possible by the Ruth N. Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund. The Ruth N. Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund welcomes additional gifts to continue Ruth's legacy of providing materials to the children's collection. Gifts to the Ruth N. Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund can be made payable to the Noble County Community Foundation, 1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier IN 46767 or call the community foundation at 260-894-3335.


W.O.W. Program Receives Grant

The Noble County Community Foundation, Inc. recently awarded Albion

Elementary a grant of $2,500 to subsidize the cost of paving the W.O.W.

program track. The W.O.W. Program is the schools walking program

which has helped to develop leadership qualities in students over the last

seven years. Pictured are Albion Elementary Principal Shannon Gleason

and Nancy Flint-Shambaugh Noble County Community Foundation Board

President.


Cromwell Kimmell Lions Club Fred & Rose Cunningham Memorial Scholarship Delta Theta Tau Sorority IOTA IOTA Chapter Scholarship in memory of Tammi Riecke Richard & Mary DeMotte Scholarship Kathleen June Earley Scholarship East Noble Band Endowment East Noble Class of 1975 Non-Permanent Edgell Scholarship Education Elkhart River Friends Non-Permanent Doris Gene Alber Ferrari Scholarship Ruth N. Fitzpatrick Memorial Freedom Academy—Noble County Edowment William Wesley “Wes” & Amelia Frehse Memorial Scholarship Merrill B. Frick Family Endowment Jack R. & Maxine C. Frymier Scholars Award Prudence E. Gardner Memorial Scholarship Paul Glass Memorial Scholarship Eugene B. & Marilyn Glick Foundation Delbert & LaVon Graft Scholarship Caitlyn Marie Halferty Memorial Scholarship Gerald C. & Catheleen Hayes Scholarship Gerald C. Hayes Memorial

Help Support Local

Today

ACRES Land Trust Endowment Adoption Assistance Advance Rome City Non-Permanent Albion Fire Department Endowment Albion Fire Department Non- Permanent Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts Endowment Arts & Culture Julia L. Atz Scholarship Auer Scholarship Black Pine Animal Park Endowment Black Pine Animal Park Non-Permanent Peter R. Bottomley Scholarship Chase Allen Brown Memorial Scholarship Harold & Martha Bushong Endowment Kris Campbell “Any Dream Will Do” Scholarship Celebrate Diversity Project Endowment Celebrate Diversity Project Non- Permanent Children’s Health Field of Interest Civic Affairs Cole Center Family YMCA Restricted Community Impact

It is EASY! Simply indicate the fund(s) you wish to contribute to on page 31, make checks payable to the Noble County Community Foundation, Inc. and mail your contribution along with the form to the Noble County Community Foundation, Inc. You can also make a gift by using your credit card to one of these endowment funds by visiting our website and click on the Donate Now button.


Health & Human Services Lolita J. Hornett Memorial Nursing Scholarship Art & Jeanne Howard 4-H Scholarship Humane Society of Noble County Restricted John Berhalter Hutchins Community Alan Hutsell Scholarship Junior Achievement of Noble County Endowment Kendallville Outdoor Recreation Complex Endowment Kendallville Park & Recreation Dept. Endowment Kendallville Public Library Flag Kendallville Skatepark Kendallville Windmill Museum & Historical Society Endowment Kendallville Windmill Museum & Historical Society Capital Non-Permanent Tony & Gertrude Kichler Scholarship Endowment Matthias “Matt” Kretler Scholarship for Tool & Die Knight of Science Award Cathy S. Knopp Theatrical Scholarship Norman & Alberta Koons Firefighting Pauline (McClish) Leaman Scholarship LEAP of Noble County Endowment Lemmon-Rupert Endowment Life & Family Services Endowment Life & Family Services/Teen Parent Early Learning Center Endowment Ligonier Elks Scholarship Ligonier Crossing Ligonier Park & Recreation Non-Permanent Ligonier Public Library Restricted Ligonier Visitor & Convention Bureau, Inc. Timothy J. Martin Memorial Scholarship

Arthur Franklin Mapes Memorial Literacy Scholarship Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center Miss Limberlost Scholarship Pageant Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church Endowment Noble County 4-H Endowment Restricted Noble County Historical Society Endowment Noble County Community Foundation Operating Non-Permanent Noble County Community Foundation Operating Endowment Noble County Chess Noble County Child Care Noble County Economic Development Trust Noble County Memorial Scholarship Noble County Public Library Non- Permanent Noble County Public Library Permanent Noble County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship in Memory of Deceased Teachers Noble County Technology Noble House Homeless Shelter Noble REMC Operation Round Up Trust Noble Trails Non-Permanent Northeast Indiana Youth for Christ/Noble County Northeastern Center Community Mental Health Paul Pelikan Memorial Scholarship Hal Prickett Memorial Scholarship P.U.L.S.E. Endowment in Memory of Dave Knopp Hilda H. Rehwinkel Scholarship

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Brandon A. Replogle “Celebrate the Arts” Memorial Scholarship Ribbon Chicks, Inc. Non-Permanent John & Barb Riemke Family John E. & Joan E. Robinson Scholarship Max & Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship Sacred Heart Home John & Mary Schermerhorn Memorial Scholarship Fred & Mildred Seymoure (Young) Memorial Scholarship Sandra K. Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Lauren Kay Shields Scholarship Nathan Shumaker Memorial Scholarship Jonah W. Slater Memorial Scholarship Talia Joy Smith Performing Arts Scholarship Max Sneary, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Sparta Township Fire Department Endowment Sparta Township Trustee Indian Village Cemetery St. John Lutheran Church Endowment Josh Stahl Scholarship Susan Marie Stone Scholarship Sylvan Springs Scholarship Thrive of Noble County Non-Permanent Carol Ann Tieman Scholarship Town of Albion Fire Department Non- Permanent Town of Albion Permanent Restricted Town of Albion Parks Department Permanent Town of Avilla Permanent Restricted Capitan James M. Treesh Scholarship Fund Kay & Hazel Truelove Family Tulip Creek Nature Center VanMeter Scholarship Wawaka Alumni Scholarship West Noble Ministerial Association Good Samaritan Endowment Windmill Capital Youth Opportunity YWCA Noble County Trent Zuehsow Memorial Scholarship

Welcome New Funds!

Ribbon Chicks, Inc. is a non-permanent fund whose mission will serve as an advocate for young breast cancer patients and assist all breast cancer survivors within northeast Indiana through programs, education and the opportunity for limited financial support. Their vision is to ensure every breast cancer patient has access to resources through all stages of their journey. Noble Trails, Inc. is a non-permanent fund for the development of recreational trails throughout Noble County, Indiana. Contributions to these or any funds can be made payable to the Noble County Community Foundation, Inc. and mailed to 1599 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767.


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