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of conscience is the foundational principle of our nation and must be defended at all costs...advocating and promoting policies that protect individual liberty." When contacted to offer their viewpoints on the subjects, the Indiana Liberty Coalition directed Nichole Wottring, Vice President of Public Relations, to release the following statement to the Advance-News: "The Indiana Liberty Coalition believes that parents are the first and foremost authority in the home. We were deeply saddened when last spring, parents brought a book list to our attention that was being promoted to the students from inside the classroom. We applaud the Wa-Nee school district for removing this book list. "Recently, a parent sent us a tweet from the teacher in question that clearly indicated her desire to continue promoting this same style of books in her classroom. This said teacher also clearly indicated her displeasure with the community and parents who objected to pornography being distributed to minors. We are not advocating any sort of book ban; however, we do believe that parents have the right to know what their children are being subjected to.

119 Nappanee Legate NOTICE of determination Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-5, notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of Wa-Nee Community Schools has preliminarily determined to issue bonds in one or more series in the aggregate amount not to exceed $7,075,000 to fund the proposed (i) improvements to school facility sites, including paving, and (ii) renovation of and improvements to school facilities relating to energy efficiency and savings. Dated: October 3, 2018 - Vs/ Shawn Johnson j Secretary, Board of School Trus--1 tees Wa-Nee Community Schools October 4, 11, 2018 AN290312 hspaxlp Verified Petition to Establish Paternity and Verified Petition Seeking a Determination of Custody On 09/20/2018, Maria Castro Villanueva filed a Verified Petition to Establish Paternity and Verified Petition Seeking a Determination of Custody (Cause Num-

BOND SALE NOTICE WA-NEE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Sealed proposals will be received on behalf of the Board of School Trustees (the “Board”) of Wa-Nee Community Schools (the ‘School Corporation”), at the offices of the School Corporation’s municipal advisor, H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, Certified Public Accountants (the “Municipal Advisor”), LLP, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana, up to the hour ot 11:30 a.m. (Indianapolis Time) on October 30, 2018, for the purchase of the bonds described as follows: Wa-Nee Community Schools General Obligation Bonds of 2018 (the “Bonds'), an Indiana political subdivision, in the principal amount of $7,075,000; Fully registered form; Denomination $5,000 and integral multiples thereof (or in such other denomination as requested by the winning bidder); Originally dated the date of delivery of the Bonds; Bearing interest at a rate or rates to be determined by bidding, payable on July 15,2019, and semiannually thereafter; These Bonds will be initially issued in a Book Entry System (as defined in the School Corporation's Bond Resolution) unless otherwise requested by the winning bidder. Interest payable by check mailed one business day prior to the interest payment date or by wire transfer to depositories on the interest payment date to the person or depository in whose name each Bond is registered with the bank selected as registrar on the fifteenth day immediately preceding such interest payment date; Maturing or subject to mandatory redemption on January 15 and July 15 beginning no earlier than July 15, 2019 through and including no later than January 15, 2025 on the dates and amounts as provided by the School Corporation prior to the sale. The School Corporation reserves the right to adjust the maturity schedule following the sale in order to accomplish the School Corporation’s financial objectives by reallocating debt service based upon the rates by the successful bidder (the “Purchaser). Notice is hereby given that electronic proposals will be received via PARITY*; In the manner described below, up until the hour of 11:30 a.m. (Indranapdis Time), on October 30, 2018. Bids may be submitted electronically via PARITY* pursuant to this Notice until the time specified in the Notice, but no bid will be received after the time for

Students should be able to discuss today's events outside of reading pornography while under the direction of parents, not teachers or any core class without the knowledge and consent of all parents. We are encouraged to see the Wa-Nee Community Schools taking action to prevent future use of pornography. We believe it is not wise to advocate pornography to minors, and in many places it would be considered illegal." The ILC statement goes on to further explain that there are parallels being what is deemed "objectionable" and "obscene" in film and television broadcast on a public spectrum, and that mere should be similar standards established for materials in public schools. "Neither we, nor the parents, are trying to 'censor' the students reading or education in any way beyond what has already been determined publicly indecent," Wottring wrote. She stated that the ILC also believes "there are many other ways to intellectually wrestle with the social issues at hand without delving into the base/course nature of the topic." Even so, in speaking with several local parents and students, a consensus emerged that there are those who believe the rallying cry

119 Nappanee Legate ber 20D06-1809-JP-000348). Any person has a right to appear at the hearing in Elkhart Superior Court 6 and to file objections. Adelina Villanueva Fuentes is advised to contact Elkhart Superior Court 6 to inform them of her current address using the above listed cause numbers or may contact Maria Castro Villanueva’s attorney. Maria Castro Villanueva are represented by Heidi Cintron at Center for Legal Justice, 220 W High Street, Elkhart, Indiana, 46516, (574) 333-2037. October 4,11,18,2018 AN290158 hspaxlp .ii..—,) Notice of Filing of Motion for Joinder and Motion to Modify Custody On 08/22/2018, William Alexander Banks and Gail Vanessa Banks filed a Motion for Joinder and Motion to Modify Custody (Cause Number 20D02-1403-DR-000152). Any person has a right to appear at the hearing in Elkhart Superior Court 2 and to file objections. Mark Leroy Frick is advised to

receiving bids specified above. To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY® conflict with this Notice, the terms of this Notice shall control. For further information about PARITY®, potential bidders may contact the School Corporation's municipal advisor, H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, LLP at (317) 4651500 and by e-mail at bids@umbaugh. com or PARITY® at (212) 849-5021. As an alternative to PARITY®, bidders may submit a sealed bid or e-mail the bid electronically to the School Corporation's municipal advisor at the address described above until the time of the bond sale as listed above. Upon completion of the bidding procedures described herein, the results of the sealed or e-mailed bids received shall be compared to the electronic bids received by the School Corporation. If a potential bidder has questions related to the School Corporation, the financing or submission of bids, questions should be submitted by e-mail to the address above no later than 11:30 a.m. (Indianapolis Time) on October 26, 2018. To the best of the School Corporation's ability, all questions will be addressed by or on behalf of the School Corporation and sent to potential bidders, including any bidders requesting 24 hours' notice of sale, no later than 5:00 p.m. (Indranapotis Time) on October 26, 2018. Additionally, upon request, the written responses will be e-mailed to any other interested bidder. Bidders should review this notice as well as the Preliminary Official Statement and submit any questions In advance of this deadline to submit questions. The Bonds have been designated by the School Corporation as qualified tax exempt obligations for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended to the date hereof (the “Code”). The Bonds shall not be redeemable at the option of the School Corporation prior to maturity. Bidders for the Bonds will be required to name the purchase price, not less than 99.50% of par and the interest rate or rates which the Bonds are to bear. The maximum interest rate of the Bonds shall not exceed 5.00% per annum. Such interest rate or rates must be in multiples of 1/Bth or 1/100th of 1%. Bids specifying two or more, interest rates shall also specify the amount and maturities of the Bonds bearing each rate,

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for removal of the books in question will become a stepping stone to an outright ban. Among those who strongly support Vorhis's teaching methodology is parent Sarah Wiseman, whose son, Alex, is a junior at North Wood High School. Wiseman was among the first to contact the Wa-Nee administration to lend her vote of confidence to Mrs. Vorhis. "'Advocating and promoting policies that protect individual liberty...' this is just the opposite of what they are advocating on their page regarding the NWHS English Department reading choices they provided for our kids," Wiseman said. "They are trying to censor the reading material based on what? Our community is made up of extreme differences, from Atheists, Missionaries, Mennonite, to devout Christian, etc. The definition of 'appropriate reading' is a matter of perspective of each individual's family and their beliefs. Which is why the school sends a letter to inform us, the parents, of the reading material available to review and accept or reject certain books. The school is not the parent, I am tired of society trying to make schools do everything, feed, clothe, educate, raise, etc."

119 Nappanee Legate contact Elkhart Superior Court 2 to inform them of his current address using the above listed cause numbers or may contact William Alexander Banks and Gail Vanessa Banks attorney. William Alexander Banks and Gail Vanessa Banks are represented by Heidi Cintron at Center for Legal Justice, 220 W High Street, Elkhart, Indiana, 46516, (574) 333-2037. September 20,27, October 4,2018 AN289728 hspaxlp STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART .IN THE ELKHART. CIRCUIT COURT 2018 TERM CAUSE NO. 20C01 -1809-ES-000040 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BARBARA C. HARTWELL NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of September, 2018, B. Michele Hahn, was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Barbara C. Hartwell, deceased, who died on April 10, 2018.

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but all Bends maturing on the same date shall bear the same single interest rate. The Bonds will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid is submitted in accordance herewith. The winning bidder will be the one who offers the lowest net interest cost to the School Corporation, to be determined by computing the total interest on all of the Bonds to their matunties based upon the schedule provided by the School Corporation prior to the sale and deducting therefrom the premium bid, if any. and adding thereto the discount bid, if any. Any premium bid must be paid at closing as a pari of the cash purchase price. Although not a term of sale, it is requested that each bid show the net dollar interest cost from the date of the Bonds to final maturity and the net effective average interest rate. No conditional bids will be considered. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. If an acceptable bid is not received for the Bonds on the date of sale hereinbefore fixed, the sale may be continued from day to day thereafter without further advertisement. during which time no bid which provides a higher net interest cost to the Corporation than the best bid received at the time of the advertised sale will be considered. Each bid not submitted via PARITY® must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Municipal Advisor and marked on the outside “Bid for Wa-Nee Community Schools General Obligation Bonds of 2018” or e-mailed to the address above. A good faith deposit (the “Deposit”) in the form of cash, wire transfer, or certified or cashier's check in the amount of $70,750 payable to the order of Wa-Nee Community Schools is required to be submitted by the successful Purchaser not later than 3:30 p.m. (Indianapolis time) on the next business day following the award. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the School Corporation may reject the bid. No interest on the Deposit will accrue to the Purchaser. The Deposit will be applied to the purchase price of the Bonds. In the event the Purchaser fails to honor the accepted bid, the Deposit will be retained by the School Corporation as liquidated damages. The Purchaser shall make payment for such Bonds and accept delivery thereof within five days after being notified that the Bonds are ready for delivery, at such place in the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, as the Purchaser may desig-

Wiseman also added that the ILC's mission statement appears to be contradictory to what they are protesting. "Their site is small and the number of followers are even smaller; they need to get the "pot boiling" to gain traction going with their so-called publications and they created this 'witch hunt 7 for the purpose of getting attention. If they believed in our individual liberties, they would not advocate censorship." Alex Wiseman, for his part, is also passionate about the subject. He explained that as far as the books students are likely to want to explore, they do so because the subject matter deals directly with issues that today's teenagers face. He opines that keeping children shielded from these topics does not bode well for them as they face adulthood. "The teachers at Wa-Nee Community School District have the child's future first and foremost in mind," Alex said. "These are teachers who genuinely care about your children and want to see them succeed and understand the world... Most teachers don't teach because of the pay, they teach because they love the kids. I cannot believe that helping kids understand and be able to converse and deal with

119 Nappanee Legals All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Goshen, Indiana .this 09/12/2018. Christopher Anderson Clerk , Elkhart Circuit Court Loren R. Sloat, #363-20 KINDIG & SLOAT. PC Attorney for the Estate P.0.80x 31 102 Heritage Parkway Nappanee, Indiana 46550-0031 (574) 773-7996 Septsmber 27, Odober 4, 2018 AN289834 hspaxlp NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the school corporation known as Wa-Nee Community Schools (the "School Corporation") that the Board of School

nate, or at such other location mutually agreed to by the School Corporation and the Purchaser. The Bonds will be ready for delivery within 45 days after the date of sale. If the School Corporation fails to have the Bonds ready for delivery prior to the close of banking hours on the forty-fifth day after the date of sale, the Purchaser may secure the release of the bid upon request in writing, filed with the School Corporation. The Purchaser is expected to apply to a securities depository registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to make such Bonds deposito-ry-eligible. At the time of delivery of the Bonds to the Purchaser, the Purchaser will be required to certify to the School Corporation the initial reoffering price to the public of a substantial amount of each maturity of the Bonds. All provisions of the bid form and Preliminary Official Statement (as hereinafter defined) are incorporated herein. As set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement, the Purchaser agrees by submission of their bid to assist the School Corporation in establishing the issue pnee of the Bonds under the terms outlined therein and shall execute and deliver to the School Corporation at closing an “issue price’ certificate, together with the supporting pricing wires or equivalent communications, with such modifications as may be appropriate or necessary, in the reasonable judgment of the Purchaser, the School Corporation and Ice Miller LLP (“Bond Counsel”). Bidders must comply with the Rules of PARITY® (the “Rules") in addition to requirements of this Notice. To the extent there is a conflict between the Rules and this Notice, this Notice shall control. Bidders may change and submit bids as many times as they wish during the sale, but they may not withdraw a submitted bid. The last bid submitted by a bidder prior to the deadline for the receipt of bids will be compared to all other final bids to determine the winning bid. During the sale, no bidder will see any other bidder’s bid, nor will they see the status of their bid relative to other bids (e.g., whether their bid is a leading bid). II is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such numbers on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for failure or refusal by the Purchaser therefore to accept delivery

these real-world problems, even with the consent of the parents via permission slip, is not considered okay to certain people. He further explained mat the boundaries for what is acceptable in each family is something that should be enforced by the parents. "It is a parenting failure if a child cannot be trusted by their parents to maturely take in these subjects, or avoid them if it is said to." Dr. Scot Croner, Superintendent for Wa-Nee Community Schools, acknowledged that his office has received a number of calls on the issue, and shared this statement: "I am proud to be a part of our team at NWHS as our English department continue to invest countless horns attempting to create lessons that are rigorous, relevant, and inspiring to our students. With that said, there will always be times when resources used are questioned by certain portions of our community. When this occures, it is important for us as a school system to be reflective and engage with the entire community to determine whether the materials accessible to students are appropriate. I have spoken with countless

119 Nappanee Legate Trustees (the "Board") of the School Corporation will meet at the Central Office located at 1300 N. Main Street, Nappanee, Indiana, at the hour of 6:15 p.m. (Local Time) on October 22, 2018, to consider the following additional appropriation of the bonds (the "Bonds") which the Board has determined to issue. The Board considers such additional appropriation necessary to meet the need existing at this time: An appropriation in the aggregate amount not to exceed $7,075,000 from the proceeds of the Bonds, and All' Ihvestment earnings thereon, on account of (i) the improvements to school facility sites, including paving, and (ii) the renovation of and improvements to school facilities relating to energy efficiency and savings (collectively, the "Projects") in the School Corporation, including the incidental expenses necessary to be incurred in connection with the Projects and the issuance of Bonds on account thereof. The funds to

of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with the terms of its proposal. No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be a part of any Bond or a part of the contract evidenced thereby and no liability shall hereafter attach to the School Corporation or any of its officers or agents because of or on account of such numbers. All expenses in relation to the printing of CUSIP identification numbers on the Bonds shall be paid for by the School Corporation; provided, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of said numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid for by the Purchaser. The Purchaser will also be responsible for any other fees or expenses it incurs in connection with the resale of the Bonds. The Bonds are being issued for the purpose of procuring funds for (i) the improvements to school facility sites, including paving; and (ii) the renovation of and improvements to school facilities relating to energy efficiency and savings, and will be the direct obligations of the School Corporation, payable out of ad valorem taxes to be collected on the taxable property within the School Corporation; however, the School Corporation's collection of the levy may be limited by operation of I.C. 6-1.1-20.6, which provides taxpayers with tax credits for property taxes attributable to different classes of property in an amount that exceeds certain percentages of the gross assessed value of that property. The School Corporation is required by law to fully fund the payment of debt service on the Bonds in an amount sufficient to pay the debt service, regardless of any reduction in property tax collections due to the application of such tax credits. The School Corporation may not be able to levy or collect additional property taxes to make 14) this shortfall. The School Corporation is a school corporation organized pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 20-23; the bonds will not be “private activity bonds" as defined in Section 141 of the Code. The School Corporation has prepared a Preliminary Official Statement (“Preliminary Official Statement”) relating to the Bonds which it has deemed nearly final. A copy of the Preliminary Official Statement may be obtained from the Corporation's Municipal Advisor, H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, LLP, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240-2687. Within seven (7)

members of our school community from both sides of the debate. I am encouraged as our English Department has already developed a plan to enlist the help of parents and community leaders in the review process of several texts in question." And as for the teacher herself, caught in the center of this debate, Kelly Vorhis is not able to say much, as the situation is ongoing. However, she is cautiously optimistic about the outcome that is likely to be forthcoming by keeping the process open, receptive, and sensitive to concerns from both sides. "Officially, all I can say is that we will be working with administration and the community through a selection committee process," Vorhis said. Those are integral first steps to a journey that appears far from over. As of press time, it is known that a number of students have launched a petition drive at North Wood High School in support of Mrs. Vorhis. Many of the students are also making plans to attend the upcoming school board session, which will take place on Monday, October 8 at 6:15 p.m. at Woodview Elementary School.

119 NflDDanaß taiwlt meet such additional appropriation are to be provided by the issuance and sale of Bonds by the School Corporation. The foregoing appropriation is in addition to all appropriations provided for in the existing budget and tax levy, and a need for such appropriation exists by reason of the inadequacy of the present buildings to provide necessary school facilities in the School Corporation. Taxpayers of the School Corporation appearing at said meeting shall have the right to be heard in respect to the additional appropriation. ’’ '!' Dated this 3rd day of October, 2018. Is/ Shawn Johnson Secretary, Board of School Trustees Wa-Nee Community Schools October 4,2018 AN290313 hspaxlp

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business days of the sale, the School Corporation will provide the Purchaser with sufficient copies of the Final Official Statement (the ‘Final Official Statement”) at the School Corporation's expense. Additional copies, at the Purchaser's expense, must be requested within five (5) business days of the sale. Inquiries concerning matters contained in the Preliminary Official Statement must be made and pricing and other information necessary to complete the Final Official Statement must be submitted by the Purchaser within two (2) business days following the sale to be included in the Final Official Statement, a he Bonds are reoffered, the School Corporation has agreed to enter into a continuing disclosure undertaking agreement (the “Master Agreement") in order to permit the Purchaser to comply with the SEC Rule 15c2-12, as amended to the date hereof. A copy of such Master Agreement is available from the School Corporation or Municipal Advisor at the addresses below. Further information relative to the Bonds and a copy of the Preliminary Official Statement may be obtained upon application to H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, LLP, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 462402687, municipal advisor to the School Corporation; or Scot Croner, Superintendent of the School Corporation, 1300 North Main Street, Nappanee, Indiana 46550. If bids are submitted by mail, they should be addressed to the School Corporation, attention of H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, LLP, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 462402687. These Bonds are offered subject to the approving opinion of Bond Counsel. The School Corporation will furnish at its expense the bond counsel opinion, printed bond forms, a transcript of proceedings, and closing papers in the usual form showing no litigation questioning the validity of the Bonds at the time of delivery. Dated October 3,2018. * lal Shawn Johnson Secretary, Board of School Trustees Wa-Nee Community Schools October 4.11,2018 AN290311 HSWOdP