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Fed sues bank for Miller’s employees Claims PBI overcharged employee stock ownership funds WARSAW — The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit over what it says is a bank’s improper handling of employee funds for a northeast Indiana health care chain. The lawsuit announced Thursday was filed in U.S. District Court to recover losses to the Miller’s Health Systems Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Miller’s Health is a Warsawbased company that manages
long-term care and assisted-living facilities, including Miller’s Merry Manor facilities in LaGrange and Garrett. The suit alleges that PBI Bank Inc., trustee of the plan, authorized the purchase of company stock for $40 million, an amount far in excess of the fair market value of the stock. The suit also alleges that PBI Bank approved financing for the transaction at an excessive interest rate.
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“Fiduciaries must act with undivided loyalty to plan participants. When it comes to (employee stock ownership plan) purchases, they must ensure that the plan receives full value for its money,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security Phyllis C. Borzi. The suit alleges that PBI violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by imprudently and disloyally approving the purchase of stock by the plan. The suit seeks to require PBI to restore all losses suffered by the plan, plus interest. The Chicago Regional Office
of the department’s Employee Benefits Security Administration investigated a September 2007 stock purchase. The department concluded that, as a result of the design of the transaction and the fiduciary breaches of PBI, the stock purchase was not for the primary benefit of participants and did not promote employee ownership in Miller’s Health. It alleges PBI was responsible and liable for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The lawsuit also seeks to remove PBI as a fiduciary and service provider of the plan and to
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JAM Center offering January specials GARRETT — The Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center in Garrett is offering January Jubilee specials starting today. A free trial week is offered for all classes and the entire facility today through Saturday for any non-member. The $30 enrollment fee will be waived for all new members signing up in January. Post a photo of yourself at the JAM Center Facebook or Twitter and tag you were at the JAM Center to be entered into a drawing for a choice of three free yoga classes or a JAM T-shirt. All new memberships will be entered into a drawing for a $100 JAM gift certificate. College memberships will now be offered for full-time students up to age 23 years for $18 monthly or $180 per year. New monthly memberships will be entered int o a drawing for a private volleyball party. For more information phone 357-1917 or stop by the center at 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett.
Red Cross plans local blood drives The American Red Cross is encouraging people to make new year’s resolutions to help patients in need through regular blood donations. The Red Cross will provide these blood donation opportunities in DeKalb County: • Thursday, Jan. 2, from 26 p.m. at Dayspring Church, 2305 N. Indiana Ave., Auburn; • Tuesday, Jan. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1203 E. Seventh St., Auburn; • Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 1-5:30 p.m. at the American Legion post, 515 W. Fifth Ave., Garrett, where donors may enjoy Girl Scout cookies in the refreshment area; and People who are at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent in Indiana), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements. A blood donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
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permanently bar it from serving as a fiduciary or service provider to ERISA-covered plans in the future. At the time of the stock purchase, Miller’s Health managed 31 long-term care facilities under the name of Miller’s Merry Manor and 10 assisted living facilities under the name Miller’s Senior Living. Miller’s Health also operated Theracare Inc., an Indiana corporation, which primarily provided physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology to residents in Miller’s Health facilities. As of Sept. 30, 2012, the stock ownership plan had 2,939 participants and assets of $12.8 million.
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Steve and Jane Sprague wave to family and friends before they climb into a stretch limousine that took them to Sunday’s Bears vs. Packers game in Chicago.
Anonymous donor provides tickets for local cancer patient By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — A Garrett man who is battling cancer had his wish fulfilled when he attended Sunday’s football game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago. An anonymous donor gave four tickets to Steve Sprague and provided a limousine to take Sprague and three guests to the game. Sprague, 65, has been a Bears fan forever, according to his wife, Jane. But he has never seen a game at the Bears’ home stadium at Soldier Field. Jane Sprague’s daughter, Stephanie, posted on Facebook that Steve would like to attend Sunday’s Bears-Packers game
about two weeks before Christmas. “I was just trying to spread the word and someone came forward,” according to Stephanie. “We were trying to raise money for tickets.” “Santa Claus — a big hearted, wonderful man,” paid for the tickets, and threw in the limo ride and a suite to keep Steve Sprague out of the cold, Jane Sprague said. Last week, Steve Sprague was surprised by the tickets at a Christmas party. “This doesn’t happen everyday to normal people like us,” Jane Sprague said Sunday. Under a cloudless sky at noon Sunday, a Lincoln stretch limousine pulled up to the side door of the Sprague home on South Franklin Street. Family and friends lined the street to cheer and take photos as the foursome
climbed into the car and took off for the nearly three-hour drive to Chicago. Jane Sprague joined her husband on the trip, along with Steve Sprague’s brother, Jim Sprague and sister-in-law, Jan. Steve Sprague, dressed in his Chicago Bears jacket and orange knit hat waved as the car pulled away from the curb to attend the sold-out game. Sprague postponed the start of another round of chemotherapy set to begin last week to be sure he felt well enough to attend the game, according to family. “Seeing those teams play was on his bucket list,” according to his wife. Football, Page 7
Hundreds from the community celebrated the official opening of a new, high-tech Garrett High School in January. The open house included music by the school choir and bands, and comments from school leaders, students, contractors and legislators. A groundbreaking ceremony for the 196,000 square-foot brick building was held in March 2011, with students beginning classes in the fall of 2012. Band and choir rooms and a media studio were completed at the end of 2012. The original school was built in 1922. A re-dedication program was held for the Paul Bateman Gymnasium more than 44 years since the first game was played in the facility in January 1969, A showcase in which Bateman’s handwritten log of student athletes from 1941-1971, and other memorabilia from the former school athletic director is displayed was unveiled by his daughter, Paula Bateman, during a half-time program. Wayne Funk was elected president of the Garrett-KeyserButler school board, replacing longtime member Jerry Weller who chose not to seek reelection. Two new board members were also sworn in to office, Dan Weimer and Terry Yarde. Efforts to create a fire protection territory between the City of Garrett and Keyser Township advanced early in the year. Boundaries under the proposed ordinance included the city of Garrett and Keyser Township, excluding the Town of Altona. The benefits of the measure would help purchase fire protection equipment to be funded through High school, Page 7
77th annual First Baby contest underway GARRETT — The 77th Annual First Baby of the Year Contest, sponsored by local businesses and The Garrett Clipper is now underway. The contest has run consecutively since 1935. The parents of the first born in the new year will receive gifts from several local merchants. Those participating this year include: Bill’s Liquor Store, Hair Shed, Peoples Federal Savings Bank, Garrett State Bank, MJS Apparel, Judy’s Lucky Day and Garrett Bowl. Also Garrett New Market, Garrett Hardware, Auburn-Garrett Drive-In, Shorty’s Steakhouse, The Flower Pot and The Garrett Clipper. The prizes must be redeemed within 60 days of the birth of the baby, or by special arrangement with the
individual merchants. The contest is open to all expectant mothers in Butler and Keyser townships. Additional rules of the contest are: Child must not be born later than Feb. 28, 2014. Enter the contest by completing “The First Baby” entry form published in the Dec. 30 Garrett Clipper not more than 10 days after the birth of the child. Drop off the form at 118 W. 9th St., Auburn, or mail to The Garrett Clipper, P.O. Box 59, Garrett, IN 46738. Residence, mailing address and parental identification, attending physician, midwife or hospital records must be furnished upon request to verify birth date and time and parent qualifications. Acceptance of prizes by the parents constitutes
consent to publication of their names, the child’s name and a photograph of “The First Baby” to be published in connection with the contest currently, or in future years, at the complete discretion of The Garrett Clipper. All prizes must be claimed within 60 days of winning. Some merchants may agree to arrangements for an extension of time, provided they are made within 60 days. Past winners: • 2012 —Ivy Danielle Brewer, daughter of Monica Collison and Korey Brewer; • 2011 - Audrea Marie Newman, daughter of Josh and Tabitha Newman; • 2010 - Wrigley Maddux Smith, son of Todd and Melissa Smith; • 2009 -Emma Renee First Baby, Page 2
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Ivy Danielle Brewer, daughter of Monica Collison and Korey Brewer, was the first baby of 2013.
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New airport authority president appointed By Aaron Organ aorgan@kpcmedia.com AUBURN — In a move designed to “get the attention” of a DeKalb County Airport Authority deemed rogue, the county commissioners Monday voted not to reappoint the authority’s president to his seat. Instead, commissioners voted 3-0 to appoint retired engineer John Chalmers of Auburn to the Airport Authority, replacing longtime member and current President Brad Stump of Garrett. A motion to reappoint Stump failed 1-2. The commissioners discussed
the appointment for 45 minutes and called the decision one of the toughest they have ever had to make. On one hand, they said, Stump has the knowledge and experience to lead. On the other, the airport has veered “out of control,” they said. Chalmers “I do not want to run the airport as commissioners through our appointees,” said Commissioner Don Grogg. “They basically thumbed their nose at us and said,
‘We’re going to do what we want to do — we have the right.’ And it turns out they do, but Jim (Mason) told us, ‘If you don’t like it, don’t appoint us.’” He referred to the late Jim Mason, who died last year while serving as president of the Airport Authority. “This is the only control we have over them; the council has control of their purse strings,” Grogg said about the commissioners’ power to appoint Airport Authority members. “I do feel the airport feels they can do whatever they want, when they want, and I feel this is our chance to reel in a little bit on their authority. It’s
our chance to make our opinions known, that we’re not just going to roll over and play dead.” Commissioner Randy Deetz, who made a motion for Stump’s reappointment and called him the best candidate of three, said a directional change must come. Deetz has long expressed concern about airport leaders failing to communicate with commissioners. “The problem I have, I want a progressive, healthy airport, but I don’t want an out-of-control airport, and I think that’s what we have now,” Deetz said. “What I’m trying to figure out is what we need to do to get that balance. Is it
Driver injured in rollover crash
Holiday Hours Garrett Public Library will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in observance of the holidays.
AUBURN — A New Haven man suffered a scratch on his leg when he crashed his vehicle Dec. 21 at 7:31 a.m. on Interstate 69, DeKalb County Police said. James McHenry, 31, attempted to pass a semi near the 326 mile marker south of Auburn. While he was changing lanes, his 2001 Kia SSX struck the rear trailer guard of the semi in front of him, causing him to lose control of his vehicle. The vehicle entered the east ditch and rolled twice. Police estimated damage at $5,000. Auburn Police assisted investigating officer Deputy Aaron Long.
GARRETT — Garrett High School will be hosting a round table discussion from noon to 3 p.m. with local business leaders on Monday, Jan. 6, as part of the school’s professional development. A variety of businesses are being invited to come together and discuss today’s job market needs. School representatives will be sharing with them the efforts being made in the schools to help make Garrett High School students better prepared for a future, hopefully in DeKalb, or the surrounding counties.
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a totally new board? Is it grabbing ahold of an established member and shaking him hard and getting some of this done? Is it more open lines of dialogue? I think, unless we do something, we’ve got ourselves an airport without control.” Grogg added, “I feel we’ve been pushed to the limit. We’ve got to get it under control.” Grogg said the commissioners’ opinions on recent issues surrounding the closing of C.R. 29 and the Airport Authority’s unwill-
Book club meets in the new year Reader’s Circle Book Club will meet Thursday, Jan. 2, at 6:30 p.m. The group will discuss the month’s Christmas book selection. “Still Alice,” by Lisa Genova will be passed out for the February discussion. Copies also are available at the upstairs circulation desk. New members are welcome.
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SilverSneakers class members include: front, Dennis Zimmerman; row two, Patsy Stalter and LuAnn Hutton; and row three, David Rollins, Bill Helmick and Garth Gillespie.
SilverSneakers fitness class marks first year a JAM Center GARRETT —The SilverSneakers Fitness Class at the Judy A. Morrill is going strong since it began a year ago. On Tuesday mornings, a crowd of people gather around a large round table to drink coffee and socialize before attending class that averages 24 participants in ages that range from 62 to 84 years. The SilverSneakers Fitness Program, led locally by certified instructor Beth McCord, is the nation’s leading social support and exercise program designed to keep older adults healthy. “Through the (Silver Sneakers) program I have become stronger physically, am able to stand more erect and have met a new group of friends,” said one 83-year-old class member. The class has not only increased participants’ physical ability but also
their group of friends have increased. Class members really have become their own family and they add to the JAM Center Family. “We are so happy to be able to offer SilverSneakers memberships and fitness classes because we feel that it is a perfect fit for our mission and the JAM Family,” McCord said. This class is designed to be fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support. SilverSneakers is a benefit offered to members of many Medicare plans
across the United States. This benefit provides free JAM membership to Silver Sneakers members. Those who are a part of a Medicare health plan or a group retiree may already have the SilverSneakers benefit. Eligibility questions can be answered online at silversneakers.com, or visit the JAM Center. The Silver Sneakers class is held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:15 a.m. The class is offered for free to JAM Center members, which includes anyone with a SilverSneakers membership through their health insurance, or the cost is $20 per eight-week session to enroll in the class. The next session begins Jan. 6. For more information about Silver Sneakers and other JAM Center programs contact Beth McCord at 260-357-1917.
First Baby from Page 1 Reinhold, daughter of Joe and Brianne Reinhold; • 2008 - Gabriel Timothy Costin, son of Elizabeth Costin and Joseph Gossett; • 2007 - Mason Richard Loron Crager, son of Megan Delacruz and Justin Crager; • 2006 - Katie Marie Fike, daughter of Lindsay
Selby and Juston Fike; • 2005 - Katelyn Leigh Lewis, daughter of Benjamin and Angela (Barger) Lewis; • 2004 - Matthew Charles Hebauf, son of Tim and Amanda (Cole) Hebauf. • 2003 - Dominick Jeffrey Wilson, son of Scott and Julie Wilson;
• 2002 - Damian Michael Scott, son of Ray Scott III and Amy Swartz • 2001 - Cade Joseph Molargik, son of Joe and Michelle Molargik; and • 2000 - Beck William Davis, son of Chad and Lisa Davis.
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Patrons can make four greeting cards to take home Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided and there is no cost to attend. Space is limited. Call the library at 357-5485 to make a reservation.
Paws to Read The library therapy dogs, Skylar and Dolly will visit the library Saturday, Jan. 11,
from 2-4 p.m. Reservations to read with the dogs are being accepted.
Zumba Gold Norma Leon will lead a Zumba Gold session at the library Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. The Zumba Gold program is a low intensity dance workout. Space is limited. Please call or stop by the library to register.
Family movie night The new Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters will be shown on the big screen Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6-8 pp.m. The movie is rated PG. Anyone is welcome to attend. Popcorn will be provided. Patrons should bring their own beverages.
Goodnight Garrett set for Feb. 1 Goodnight Garrett is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1. Children can come to the libraries dressed in their pajamas to enjoy crafts, games, snacks, face painting, a magician, storytellers and fun.
Amateur radio license training course to be offered in January AUBURN — The Northeastern Indiana Amateur Radio Club will be conducting a training course for anyone interested in acquiring a “ham” radio license, issued by the Federal Communications Commission. Amateur radio license holders, sometimes referred to as “hams” number more that 700,000 in the United States, and they use their radio equipment to communicate with each other all over the world. The training will prepare students for the Technician Class of license, which is the entry level for amateurs. There is no longer a Morse code requirement for amateur licensing, and there is no minimum age restriction. Students and adults of all ages are welcome.
The classes will be held each Monday and Thursday evening through the month of January and will run from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Red Room of the DeKalb County Courthouse annex building, 215 E. 9th St. in Auburn. There is no charge for the classes, and successful completion will qualify students to take the FCC license exam. There is a $14 exam fee, and successful applicants are issued a renewable license good for a period of 10 years. To arrange registration for classes, contact Dave Southern, KC9YY at 925-1673 or cell 260-4162507. Pre-registration is required so adequate materials can be made available.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday Knights of Columbus, Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m. Rebekahs, Odd Fellows Hall, 8 p.m. AA meeting, St. Joseph basement, 8:30 p.m.
Friday DeKalb Council on Pregnancy, First Church of Christ, noon - 4 p.m. Pythian Sisters, Auburn, 8 p.m.
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DEATHS AND TRIBUTES Joseph Cattell
Alice Freeman
Dale Neukom
GARRETT — Joseph T. Cattell, age 88 of Garrett, Ind., died Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett. He was born July 12, 1925, in Garrett to George F. and Ethel Mr. Cattell (Girardot) Cattell and they preceded him in death. He married Veronica M. Mikrut on July 4, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pa., and she survives in Garrett. He was member of the Garrett High School Class of 1944. He was a member of the Seabees in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Joe received his degree in watch and clock repair from Western Pennsylvania Horological Institute in 1949. Joe was a watchmaker at Ort’s Jewelry store for 50 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett; Garrett Eagles and Garrett American Legion Post 178. He was a past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus, Council 1790 and a member of the Mother Theresa Assembly of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Joseph was a member of the USBC–DeKalb County Bowling Hall of Fame. Joe loved his wife and family. He was a devoted and caring husband and proud and loving father and grandfather. His gentle love and sweet smile were gifts to his family. We will miss him so much, but we are thankful to have many wonderful memories of all of the family times together. Joseph is survived by his wife, Veronica “Ronnie” Cattell, Garrett; son, Bruce Allen (Shellie) Cattell, Fort Wayne, Ind.; two daughters, Barbara Ann (Ronald) Niccum, Stafford Springs, Conn., and Beth Ann (Doug) Scherer, Garrett; seven grandchildren, Zach Cattell, Indianapolis, Ind., Doug Niccum, Overland Park, Kan., Amanda Waybright, Fort Wayne, Brian Niccum, Stafford Spring, Conn., Maggie Cattell, Lakeland, Fla., Brandon Scherer, Austin, Texas, Hannah Cattell, Indianapolis, and Michaela Scherer, Garrett; one great-grandson, George Cattell, Indianapolis; and a sister: Dorothy Hefty, Auburn. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Max Cattell Visitation was held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. A Mass of Christian burial took place at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garrett, with Fr. Andrew Nazareth officiating Burial followed in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, with military graveside services by the U.S. Navy and the Garrett American Legion and VFW. Memorials are to St. Joseph Catholic School or Masses. You may send a condolence or sign the online register book by visiting thomasfuneralhome.org.
LAOTTO — Alice L. Freeman, age 94 of LaOtto, Ind., died on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born July 15, 1919 to the late Clarence and Inez Mrs. Freeman (Beckley) Schutt in Swan Township, Noble County, Ind. She was a graduate of LaOtto High School. She married Don Freeman on March 29, 1941, and he died January 24, 1991. When they were first married Alice was a farmer’s wife and homemaker. Then in 1963 they bought the Avilla Dairy Treat and she retired in 1979. She was known for her homemade pies she would make every morning. She loved gardening, painting, crocheting, quilting, square dancing and any kind of craft and music. She is survived three sons and daughters in-law, Larry and Marilyn Freeman, Morry and Virginia Freeman and Steve and Blinda Freeman; a daughter and son in-law, Susie and Steve Hill; five grandchildren, Brenda and Ron Dickinson, Rick and Becky Freeman, Jeremy and Maureen Freeman, Heather Freeman and Jason Malaise; and five great-grandchildren, Reece and Lauren Dickinson, Eden and Wyatt Freeman and Trevor Freeman. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Everett Schutt; two sisters, Marjory Gappinger and Gladys Sellers, and two grandchildren, Jonathan and Christopher Freeman. The funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, with Pastor Donna Holcomb officiating. Visitation was held on Friday, December 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are to the American Diabetes Association or Visiting Nurse, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. To send a condolence, sign the online guestbook or view a video tribute, visit thomasfuneralhome.org.
GARRETT — Dale D. Neukom Sr., 87, of Garrett, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett. He was born Oct. 13, 1926, in Auburn to Reno and Edith (Carnahan) Mr. Neukom Neukom and they preceded him in death. He married Theda Krum on July 3, 1947 in Ashley and she preceded him in death on May 8, 2001. He retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad where he worked as a truck driver for 44 years. He also served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Shirts and Skirts in Auburn and the Pistols and Petticoats in Fort Wayne. He also was a member of the Garrett American Legion and the Garrett United Methodist Church. He is survived by his son, Dale Jr (Debbie) Neukom of Garrett; daughter, Debra (Pat) Casey of Eugene, Ore.; brother, Don Neukom of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were a daughter-in-law, Deborah McCullough Neukom; half-brother, Robert Carnahan; and half-sister, Jody Hulse. Services will be today, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56 Garrett. Burial will follow the funeral service at Christian Union Cemetery in Garrett. Calling was Sunday from 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home and will be one hour prior to the funeral service Monday. Memorials may be made to Garrett United Methodist Church or Church at Garrett. Condolences may be left at thomasfuneralhome.org.
Glenna Oakes
LAOTTO — Glenna N. (Timmerman) Oakes, 81, of Swan Township, Noble County, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday at Immaculate Florence Notestine Conception Catholic Church, LAGRANGE — Florence Ege, with Father Danney A. (Howe) Notestine, 96, Pinto the celebrant. of LaGrange, died Sunday, Sheets & Childs Funeral Dec. 22, 2013 at her home. Home, Churubusco, handled Services were Sunday at Prairie Heights High School arragements. The Rosary was recited Auditorium with Rev. James Thursday at the funeral Bartlett and Rev. Carldean home. Merrifield officiating. Interment was in Ege Burial was in Brighton Catholic Cemetery. Cemetery in rural Howe. Memorials are to Cancer Memorials are to Services of Northeast Howe-Notestine Scholarship at Prairie Heights High Indiana, 6316 Mutal Dr., School. Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is Carolyn Sue handling arrangements.
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Daniel Beber MANASSAS, Va. — Daniel J. Beber, 66, of Manassas, Va., and formerly of Garrett, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. Memorials are to St. Joseph Church, Garrett.
HOWE — Carolyn Sue (Reade) Taylor, 74, of Howe, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. A private family service will be held. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Howe.
Memorials are to American Lung Association. Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange is handling arrangements.
Doris Smith AVILLA — Doris J. (Wright) Smith, 83, of Avilla and formerly of Cree Lake near Kendallville died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Services were held Friday in the chapel at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, with Rev. Al Wingfield of Zion Lutheran Church and Tom Novy of Sacred Heart Home officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion. Memorials are to Sacred Heart Home. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Patricia Young AUBURN — Patricia S. “Patti” Young, 72, of Auburn, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Services were held Friday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, Waterloo, with the Rev. Jonathan Nack officiating. Burial was in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo. Memorials are to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn.
Pearl Stebing LEO — Pearl R. Stebing, 93, of Leo, died Saturday Dec. 21, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Services were held Thursday at Pinnington-McComb Funeral & Cremation Services, Auburn. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery, Auburn. Memorials are to Cedarville Community Church.
Larince Fugate KENDALLVILLE — Larince Fugate Jr., 50, of Kendallville, and formerly of Garrett died on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at his home. Services will be today, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville with Pastor Chris McPherson officiating. Burial will be in Orange Cemetery near Rome City.
John Hoover KENDALLVILLE — John Edward Hoover, 72, of Kendallville, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at home. Mass of the Resurrection will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Avilla. Calling will be Monday from 3-7 p.m. at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Memorials are to St. Mary’s Catholic Church building fund.
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Tri Kappa chapter seeks scholarship applicants AUBURN — The Auburn Tri Kappa chapter is providing the opportunity for area students to sign up for several state Tri Kappa scholarships. Applicants must be college students. All applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited college, offering a baccalaureate or graduate degree; must be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student at the time of application and be enrolled full-time during the subsequent year; and; and must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Indiana from within the jurisdiction of sponsoring chapter. The five scholarships being awarded are: Academic Scholarship; Key Scholarship; Fine Arts Scholarship; Twanette Nutter Fleming Award; and the Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship. To be eligible for the Academic Scholarship, students must have a strong academic record, a goal statement, work experience and extra-curricular activities. To be eligible for the Key Scholarship, students must be a non-traditional student with no previous undergraduate degree; must have an interruption
in education for at least five years; must plan to enroll for a minimum of six credit hours; and must have work experience, goal statement and volunteer experience. To be eligible for the Fine Arts Scholarship, students must be enrolled in an area of concentration — dance, drama, art or music, or focused on performance or education. To be eligible for the Twanette Nutter Fleming Award, students must meet the basic criteria as well as must be enrolled in an area of music education and aspire to teach music in a parochial, private or public school. The Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship is provided only to students attending Indiana University, and students must meet the additional criteria: excellent academic ability; leadership; financial need; and continuing on in graduate study. For more information contact scholarship chair Melanie Blythe, 927-1032, mnblythe@ sbcglobal.net, for the required paperwork. Paperwork must be completed and postmarked by Feb. 1.
Stutzman warns rule would hurt banks WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, and six other members of Congress representing Indiana districts have asked federal regulators to change a rule affecting the treatment of trust-preferred securities, which they said would hurt community banks in the state. The group led by Stutzman said unless the provision of the “Volcker Rule” relating to trust-preferred securities is changed, it could have an immediate, devastating impact on consumer lending and on the health of financial institutions in Indiana. The group wrote a letter on the issue for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and other regulators they believed could help. Stutzman is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services.
“Unless Washington’s bureaucracy reverses its course before the end of the year, Hoosier lending institutions could face nearly $60 million in losses,” Stutzman said in a prepared statement. The trust-preferred securities provision of the rule has been opposed strongly by the Independent Community Bankers of America and by the American Bankers Association. The ABA threatened a court challenge to the “Volcker Rule” if it is not changed. The groups said the trust-preferred securities provision of the rule, issued in mid-December, would require banks to divest themselves by July 2015 of collateralized debt obligations backed by the securities and recognize the impairment immediately, to comply with accounting standards.
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POLICE NEWS Butler, was arrested Dec. 18 at 8:14 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant charging her with possession of a controlled substance, a Class C felony. Andrea Lynn Ables, 25, of the 300 block of North Dewey Street, Auburn, was arrested Dec. 18 at 11:36 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant charging her with battery resulting in bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor. Michael Hughes, 35, of the 100 block of South Broadway, Butler, was arrested Dec. 18 at 5:41 p.m. by the Butler Police Department on charges of domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor, and strangulation, a Class D felony. Natasha L. Howard, 26, of the 5100 block of C.R. 75-A, Newville, was arrested Dec. 19 at 8:56 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant charging her with check deception, a Class A misdemeanor. Josh L. Hart, 22, of the 2100 block of Wayne Street, Auburn, was arrested Dec. 19 at 1:48 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on a charge of driving while suspended
Officers arrest 23 AUBURN — Local police officers arrested 23 people since Dec. 17, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Robert Lee, 50, of the 100 block of South Broadway, Butler, was arrested Dec. 18 at 1:18 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriffs Department for alleged failure to appear in court on Class B misdemeanor charges of battery and public intoxication. Kent Fell, 39, of the 200 block of Grant Street, Waterloo, was arrested Dec. 18 at 1:02 a.m. by the Waterloo Marshal’s Department on a charge of domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. Bryan Ankrom, 38, of the 200 block of East Walnut Street, Waterloo, was arrested Dec. 17 at 10:59 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Class C misdemeanor, possession of paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor, and possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, a Class D felony. Katey K. Bowser, 28, of the 5400 block of C.R. 40,
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with a prior conviction, a Class A misdemeanor. Nicholas Huffman, 18, of the 400 block of North Main Street, Hudson, was arrested Dec. 19 at 8:50 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on a charge of possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, salvia, or synthetic drug, a Class A misdemeanor. Karry Joe Wagoner, 52, of the 700 block of Griswold Court, Auburn, was arrested Dec. 19 at 11:42 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on a charge of being a habitual traffic violator, a Class D felony. Joshua Crager, 43, of the 200 block of Campbell Street, Corunna, was arrested Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department for an alleged probation violation. Luke M. Bowers, 31, of the 6500 block of C.R. 427, Auburn, was arrested Dec. 21 at 2:07 a.m. by the Auburn Police Department on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated at the Class A and Class C misdemeanor levels. Allison R. Shell, 26, of the 2800 block of S.R. 327, Corunna, was arrested Dec.
21 at 3:52 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated at the Class A and Class C misdemeanor levels. Joshua L. Hart, 32, of the 4800 block of C.R. 61, Butler, was arrested Dec. 21 at 7:31 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on charges of domestic battery in the presence of a child, a Class D felony, and domestic battery with injury, a Class A misdemeanor. Hollis James Morse, 41, of the 300 block of Oak Trail, Garrett, was arrested Dec. 22 at 3:48 a.m. by the Garrett Police Department on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated at the Class A and Class C misdemeanor levels. Joshua Reed, 27, of the 100 block of North Canal Street, Butler, was arrested Dec. 22 at 3:57 a.m. by the Butler Police Department on a charge of driving while suspended with a prior conviction, a Class A misdemeanor. Lurlei A. Gibson, 36, of the 400 block of East King Street, Garrett, was arrested Dec. 23 at 3:35 p.m. by the
Garrett Police Department on a warrant charging her with theft, a Class D felony. Joshua A. Kelley, 32, of the 3000 block of C.R.39, Waterloo, was arrested Dec. 23 at 8:06 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on charges of possession of methamphetamine, a Class B felony; possession of methamphetamine, a Class C felony; domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor; domestic battery with a prior conviction, a Class D felony; domestic battery with a child present, a Class D felony; carrying a handgun without a permit, a Class A misdemeanor; and possession of handgun by a domestic batterer, a Class A misdemeanor. Tyler Fulk, 30, of the 200 block of Coral Drive, Garrett, was arrested Tuesday at 1 a.m. by the Garrett Police Department on charges of dealing in methamphetamine, a Class A felony; possession of methamphetamine, a Class C felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor. Emily Rehl, 20, of the 800 block of East 9th Street,
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BUTLER CITY COURT NEWS The following tickets were paid in Butler City Court, Dec. 12-19. The dollar amount at the end of each listing indicates fines, court costs, and civil penalties assessed by the court. Notations in parentheses after each listing represents the agency issuing the ticket. A code to law enforcement agencies follows this report. • Aaron C. Aldrich, Waterloo, speeding, $154 (ISP). • Pedro A. Alvarez, Auburn, driving while suspended, $243 (AUB). • Alton D. Berry, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (AUB). • Micah A. Bowling, Garrett, driving while suspended, $193 (AUB). • Kyle R. Branscum, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (AUB). • Jamie L. Caccamo, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (AUB). • Dustin C. Chisholm, Garrett, no seat belt, $25
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Kendallville, failure to yield to emergency vehicle, $154 (DC). • Joseph D. Hooker, Kendallville, disregarding stoplight, $154 (AUB); no financial responsibility, $218 (AUB). • Stanley A. Householder, LaOtto, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Jeremy R. Jackson, Waterloo, no seat belt, $25 (AUB). • Robert P. Jackson, Mark Center, Ohio, no seat belt, $25 (BPD). • Alyson R. Jerzak, Auburn, speeding, $154 (ISP). • Joey A. Johnson, Hicksville, Ohio, speeding, $154 (ISP). • Joshua D. Jones, Kalamazoo, Mich., speeding, $154 (AUB). • Heath L. Keener, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (BPD). • Robert L. Killian, Hamilton, failure to yield, $154 (DC). • Scott D. Kipper, Spencerville, speeding, $154 (DC).
• Kenneth A. Koeppe, Hamilton, no seat belt, $25 (BPD). • Regina M. Krumma, Waterloo, no seat belt, $25 (AUB). • Julie E. Kruse, Corunna, speeding, $133 (ISP). • James I. Leakey, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (AUB). • Stephanie L. Leykauf, Butler, speeding, $148 (BPD). • Logan M. Lockhart, Auburn, speeding, $133 (AUB). • Johnny R. Metcalf, Hamilton, speeding, $148 (AUB). • Steven C. Minnich, Garrett, driving while suspended, $214 (AUB). • Steven A. Newcomer, Butler, no seat belt, $25 (BPD). • David A. Parker, Auburn, expired plates, $123 (AUB); no insurance, $177 (AUB). • Tia R. Parker, Angola, driving while suspended, $218 (AUB). • Elizabeth A. Peterson,
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Gary Pierson Ronald Royer Deanne Kay Newbauer Ronnie James Berhalter Nathan Dannenberg Retired Senior Volunteer Program volunteers deliver slipper socks to residents at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett last week. In front, from left, are Paige Terry, 8, resident Doris Hawkins and Payton Terry, 12. In back are Cheryl Terry, Joe Terry and Jean Pinkerton, all of St. Joe.
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ingness to buy into a tunnel option for the roadway, the alternative public access extension of C.R. 62, and the relocation of power lines have “fallen on deaf ears, and the only way we’re going to get their attention is to rattle the saber and say, ‘This is what we really want. Listen to us moving forward,’ even though they don’t have to. Now is our chance to make our voice heard.” When Deetz made a motion to reappoint Stump, Commissioner Jackie Rowan seconded it. However, the motion failed on a 1-2 vote after a discussion that apparently swayed Rowan. She then moved to appoint Chalmers, and his appointment passed 3-0. Chalmers’ four-year term on the Airport Authority board will begin Jan. 1. Also during Monday’s
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Railroaders defeat Angola Hornets held to 31% shooting in loss By Phil Friend pfriend@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — On a night when both offenses struggles to consistently knock down shots, the victor in Monday night’s Garrett-Angola contest would be determined by which defense played the best. And it was Garrett’s 2-3 zone that would end up being the difference. Angola only made 31 percent of its shots from the field (13 of 42), and that led to a 44-38 Railroader victory. “Our goal was to not let them get easy stuff off the screenand-rolls,” said Garrett coach John Bodey. “We wanted to play contain, keep them out of the lane and behind the arc. We did a pretty good job of that. They didn’t get to the basket, and really didn’t much going in the post. “It wasn’t a pretty game offensively, but I’m glad our defense came through for us. We found a way to win one when it wasn’t easy.” Angola’s Aaron Lloyd hit five 3-pointers, with Craig Nofziger hitting the other two, as the Hornets (3-3) finished 7 of 18 from downtown. Lloyd and Nofziger were the only Hornets in double figures with 15 and 12 points, respectively. However, Angola coach Ed Bentley thought his team was ‘lackadaisical.’ “We didn’t follow the scouting plan,” Bentley said. “I’m not going to make any excuses. They beat us in every aspect tonight. The
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last three games, we haven’t shot the ball very well. We came out extremely sluggish.” Bodey wanted to use the zone to prevent the Hornets from getting the ball inside with senior Justin Davis and force them to shoot outside. Davis finished with seven points and seven rebounds. “We did a good job putting a shell around the 3-point line, and Matt Singleton and Tommy Reneau did a nice job walling up, contesting Davis inside,” Bodey said. Garrett’s (6-1) leading scorer, junior Justin McCoy, had another solid performance, finishing with 20 points on 8 of 16 shooting while adding nine rebounds. Both were game-highs. Bentley said that McCoy is a different player from last year, and that he’s much tougher to defend. “He didn’t really feel comfortable putting it on the floor last year, and he was kind of a one-dimensional player,” Bentley said. “This year, he can take you off the dribble, he can spin, he’s expanded his game. He’s tough.” With his parents visiting from Italy, Garrett senior foreign exchange student Andrea Rosati earned his first start of the season Monday night. He hit a 3-pointer within the first two minutes and finished with five points, three rebounds, an assist and a block. “There were no issues with the kids. All of them wanted him to start,” Bodey said. “Jared (Estep) wanted that. That’s the kind of kids we have. Maybe a few years
Angola ft-fta tp rb as st 0-1 0 3 0 0 2-2 4 3 4 1 0-0 12 1 2 0 0-0 15 6 2 0 3-7 7 7 0 3 0-0 0 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 0 0 5-9 38 21 8 4 Garrett Players fg-fga ft-fta tp rb as st K. Cooper 2-3 3-4 7 3 4 0 Rosati 2-3 0-0 5 3 1 0 Kessler 3-7 2-2 9 2 1 1 McCoy 8-16 2-4 20 9 2 1 Singleton 0-4 0-0 0 2 0 0 Estep 0-1 0-2 0 3 1 1 Reneau 1-1 1-4 3 2 0 0 M. Cooper 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 Benston 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Casselman 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Wichman 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Totals 16-36 8-16 44 24 8 3 Angola 12 5 11 10 — 38 Garrett 17 7 7 13 — 44 Three-point shooting — Angola 7-18 (Lloyd 5-12, Nofziger 2-4, Kohart 0-1, J. Honer 0-1), Garrett 4-10 (McMoy 2-4, Kessler 1-3, Rosati 1-2, Estep 0-1). Team rebounds — Angola 4, Garrett 9. Turnovers — Angola 11, Garrett 8. Total fouls — Angola 16, Garrett 13. Fouled out — Lloyd. Blocks — Rosati, Kessler, Singleton, Lloyd. Players Kohart R. Honer Nofgizer Lloyd Davis Gardner J. Honer Totals
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Garrett’s Kordell Kessler, white jersey, is met on the baseline by Angola’s Aaron Lloyd during Monday night’s non-conference matchup. Kessler scored nine points, and Lloyd had 15 points, in the Railroaders’ 44-38 victory. ago, my kids would’ve rebelled. But these kids aren’t going to do that.” Kordell Kessler added nine points, Karsten Cooper had seven points and Reneau three points to round out the scoring.
While all the of the numbers favored Garrett, it was still a close game throughout. The Railroaders shot out to an 8-0 lead, but the Hornets cut the lead to two in a little over a minute. Garrett re-upped the lead to 17-9 late in
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the first quarter following two free throws and a bucket from Cooper, and a McCoy 3-pointer. McCoy hit a pair of buckets at the end the second quarter to give GHS a 24-17 lead entering halftime. Angola cut the deficit to one point with 1:43 left in the third following a Nofziger basket, but Garrett proceeded to go on an 11-1 run over the next six-plus minutes to lead 40-29 with 3:40 left. Back-to-back 3s by Nofziger and Lloyd cut the deficit to 40-35 with 1:47 left, but the Hornets drew no closer. Robby Honer added four points to round out the scoring. Only seven Hornets saw the court Friday, and the starting five played nearly the entire game together. “We are struggling to find guys that are going come to practice with consistency every single day and work,” Bentley said.
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“The Bears better win,” joked family members gathered in the Spragues’ kitchen awaiting the arrival of the limo. But they expressed doubts with the Bears following recent performances on the football field. Jane Sprague said the donor is not a local resident,
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No. 4 Garrett holds off Norwell Garrett 49, Norwell 45
Dawson leads scorers with 23 points, 9 boards By Matt Getts mgetts@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — Staggered? Yes. Beaten? No, not by a long shot. The Class 3A No. 4 Garrett girls basketball team (12-0) raced out to a big lead then held off perennial 3A power Norwell Saturday night, 49-45, in a nail-biter in the Dawson Paul Bateman Gymnasium. The Railroaders were led in scoring by senior Brandi Dawson’s 23 points, nine rebounds and three blocks. Classmate Kaitlin Wisel chipped in with 12 points. Junior Emily Somers added eight. The Knights (6-3) got 17 points from sophomore Stephanie Conrad and freshman Kaylee Roller. “Garrett’s a very good team,” Norwell coach Eric Thornton said. “They’re undefeated for a reason.” Garrett built a big lead early, taking a 30-17 advantage by halftime. The lead was 39-26 at the end of third quarter. Things got dicey for the Railroaders entering the fourth quarter. t , t de ts o t e Mo
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Exhibit Hall in sign up decided to recruit person for all Participants may or guardian is “He’s the right said Third Thursday. A parent the right reasons,” permission and oto Co t i ted Darland. required to sign District chair Carmen in doing the health papers. is open to any oo s she “He really believes of end of the day.” some of the The program N o er its goal right thing at the good performalter oses with 4 through 12 in ed ut S Samantha youth in grades “He had a very out,” Darland N . alter hel oo s will go to needy families school year. It S hool studentand Negle t S during the current evenings at the e. he use Garrett igh ance his first time hild olle tion dri will meet Thursday15 through Dec. olle ted for Sto ead o e oo said. Ross of Auburn oo s during its Exhibit Hall, Oct. 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After a Dawson bucket made it 41-28 with 7:07 left in the game, Norwell went on a 12-0 run to shrink Garrett’s lead to 41-40 with 4:16 to play. Garrett stopped the run with a free throw from Wisel, but Norwell had the ball with a chance to take the lead. The Knights turned the ball over, however, and Garrett was sent to the free-throw line with 3:27 to play. Garrett missed both charity tosses, however, and Norwell again had a chance to take the lead with a 3-pointer. On the ensuing possession, Dawson blocked a Norwell field goal attempt, gathered the rebound and went coast-to-coast to push Garrett’s lead to 44-40. Thornton called it the pivotal play of the game. “That’s just who Brandi is,” Garrett coach Bob Lapadot said. “It’s what we’ve come to expect of her.” Norwell eventually shrunk the lead to 44-42 on a basket by Kelsey Beer with 1:47 to play, but Dawson answered for Garrett. Wisel made it a two-possession game, 47-43, with a free throw with 1:17 left. Forced to hurry, Norwell was
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down. Lapadot was particularly pleased with the defensive job done by Somers. For most of the night, the 5-foot-5 Somers was guarding Norwell’s Hanna Smith, a 5-9 junior. Lapadot had seen enough tape to know the Knights’ Smith was a force. “Every film I watched she was filling it in from all over the place,” Lapadot said. “Emily held her to no baskets.” Phil Friend Smith ended the game 0-for-3 from the floor. Garrett sophomore Taylor Smith goes up-and-under a Garrett survived Saturday’s Norwell defender during Saturday night’s game. encounter despite making only 4 of 10 free throws in the game’s final stymied by a combination of the whole possession.” Garrett’s defense and Norwell’s Wisel sealed the deal by making four minutes. At one point, the Railroaders were 2-for-8 during inability to run its offense. The two free throws with 13 seconds that stretch. Knights ran off 30 precious left. Her final charity toss pushed Both teams struggled with foul seconds before turning the ball the Garrett lead to 49-43. trouble. Garrett’s Taylor Smith over without getting a shot off. Norwell got a bucket late to end spent much of the game on the “That was more us,” Thornton the scoring. bench after picking up three early said of his team’s inability to score Lapadot did not call a timeout fouls. that possession. “I’m not going to during Norwell’s 12-0 run late. On the night, Garrett was say Garrett had nothing to do with “I trust them,” he said of his whistled for 21 fouls. Norwell was it, (but) we didn’t run our offense decision to let his team settle itself called for 23 fouls.
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