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Candidates register for primary election AUBURN — Candidates began signing up for the 2014 primary elections this week in the DeKalb County Clerk’s Office. The deadline to file a declaration of candidacy is at noon, Friday, Feb. 7. Primary elections for Republicans and Democrats will take place Tuesday, May 6. Local offices up for election in 2014 are: U.S. Representative District 3, currently held by Republican Marlin Stutzman of Howe. Indiana State Senator District 14, currently held by Republican Dennis Kruse of Auburn.

Indiana State Representative District 52, currently held by Republican Ben Smaltz of Auburn. Smaltz has filed for re-election. DeKalb Superior Court I Judge, currently held by Democrat Kevin Wallace. DeKalb County Prosecuting Attorney, currently held by Republican ClaraMary Winebrenner. DeKalb County Auditor, currently held by John Fetters, who is not eligible for re-election due to term limits. Republican Jan Bauman of the 2000 block of C.R. 40, Auburn, has filed as a

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candidate for the office. DeKalb County Sheriff, currently held by Republican Don Lauer. Lauer has filed for re-election. DeKalb County Coroner, currently held by Republican Jeff Warner. Warner is not eligible for re-election due to term limits. Republican Michael Philip Gerber of the 6300 block of C.R. 35, Auburn, has filed as a candidate. DeKalb County Assessor, currently held by Republican Sheila Stonebraker. Stonebraker has filed as a candidate. DeKalb County Commissioner

West District, currently held by Republican Randy Deetz. Deetz has filed as a candidate. DeKalb County Council District 1, currently held by Republican Eldonna “Donna” King. King has filed for re-election. DeKalb County Council District 2, currently held by Republican William VanWye. DeKalb County Council District 3, currently held by Republican Alan Middleton. DeKalb County Council District 4, currently held by Republican Richard “Rick” Ring. Ring has for re-election.

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Women’s financial program planned AUBURN — The United Way of DeKalb County Women’s Leadership Council will host its first event of 2014, “Financial Intelligence for Women” Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. Stacy Hefty, president of Hefty Wealth Partners Inc, will present the “The Power of a Plan.” This presentation is an opportunity to help women identify financial challenges, create a plan to overcome them and put the plan into action. All DeKalb County women are invited to the free seminar at the DeKalb Health Medical Office Building, 1314 E. 7th St., Auburn. The event will meet in the third floor conference room A-B-C. The meeting will last approximately 90 minutes. Light refreshments will Sue Carpenter be served. Lori Harting, hangs student assignments in the hallway during Friday’s school Women planning to attend are closure. She is an instructional coach for grades 3-5 at J.E. Ober Elementary. asked to RSVP to the United Way office at 927-0995 or michele@ unitedwaydekalb.org.

Red Cross blood drives this week The American Red Cross is encouraging people to help patients in need through regular blood donations. The Red Cross will provide blood donation opportunities in DeKalb County this week: • 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 • Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lakewood Park Christian School gymnasium, 5555 CR 29, Auburn. 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.

Saddle club to serve beef and noodles AUBURN — The Bar None Saddle Club on the DeKalb County Fairgrounds will host a beef-andnoodle supper Wednesday from 4:30-7 p.m. A meal of beef and noodles, vegetable, applesauce and dessert will be served for a freewill donation.

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By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — Subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall kept school kids at home for an extra week following the Christmas break. Fog and icy sidewalks closed county schools last Friday after posting a two-hour delay. But that didn’t mean the school was empty all week. Teachers and staff have kept busy in preparation for classes to resume. The four-member maintenance department began the week shoveling and plowing snow from the school grounds Monday, with piles still surrounding some areas of the campus. They cleaned snow from the roof that had drifted to shoulder height to clear the air intake vents. Keeping the school district’s 15 diesel buses ready to run was also a big job, according to Ted Custer. “It felt more like there were 100,” he said. They tried to start them, but some had frozen fuel lines and dead batteries.. By Wednesday, all were “fired up and ready to go,” he said. Once they were started, the buses had to be moved to clear all the snow in that parking lot, as well. On Friday, the crew busied

themselves unpacking five railroad station replica lights for the entrance to the school gym. The lights were installed in time for that night’s girls basketball game in the Bateman Gym. No worries about a cold building, the building remained at a constant heat all through the break, they said. Food service director Michelle King sent out a revised lunch menu for this week. Being prepared to feed some 1,500 a day is tricky enough, and not knowing if lunch will be served or school will be closed that day might cause some to panic. They also serve about 600 breakfasts. In the event of a two-hour delay, kitchen staff comes in about 8:15 for preparation instead of 7:30 a.m., according to King. By then, they know if the delay has turned to a closure, she said. “It used to be different,” she said, “But it’s silly to start and stop midway through (preparing lunch) and then wait to see if we close.” Most meals take about the same time to prepare, so that doesn’t become an issue. “We were prepared,” said King of having enough food in stock. “We didn’t have

any trucks coming in, so I just decided to look at the inventory” to arrange menus. She used the remainder of fresh produce prior to the school break, and a new supply arrived Friday. Teachers and staff at the school also carried on through the closures. By Friday, a handful of J.E. Ober teachers busied themselves preparing bulletin boards and displays along the hallway — things that they don’t often have time to do, according to Kathi Kidder. Down the hall, Lori Harting displayed a recent assignment from her students’ three-week project. Deb Smith was busy updating plans after a week’s break in her empty classroom. NWEA testing is scheduled to begin today. But instead of a few days to wind down from vacation, students will be immersed in the three-day online tests, she said. Kidder, Harting and Smith are grade 3-5 instructional coaches. Milder weather over the weekend pretty much guarantees students will return to class today following the extended winter break. With clean sidewalks and playground, warm buses and a hot lunch, all should be back to normal once again.

Voters also will elect township trustees and township board members, Democrat precinct committeemen and Democrat and Republican state convention delegates. Democrat Michael Walter of the 300 block of West 17th Street, Auburn, filed as a candidate for Union 6 precinct committeeman. Republican Sen. Dennis Kruse of rural Auburn filed for re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 14 seat Wednesday with the Indiana Secretary of State. Kruse has also filed as a candidate for state convention delegate.

Sports, senior awards highlight spring news Looking back at 2013 MAY Liberty Chaney, a fifth grade student at Garrett Middle School, was one of four Hoosier students to be honored for her essay on the topic, “What Did the Tree See” in a nationwide contest open to fifth and sixth graders sponsored by the Alliance for Community Trees. Young writers were asked to write about a tree in his or her community, its science and history from the tree’s point of view. On a sunny day in May, classmates joined Chaney and her family during a tree-planting outside the middle school where she shared her story of a tree that began as a seedling, then later became a pine tree and was still growing when a U.S. President visited Garrett. Garrett was among school districts across Indiana forced to suspend online ISTEP+ testing as students encountered a second straight day of inability to access the test. The glitch reportedly came about when students statewide tried to log onto the ISTEP website at the same time. Charlie Waterhouse, a senior at Garrett High School, was awarded Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle during a ceremony at the Hoosier War Museum near the DeKalb County Airport. Waterhouse completed all requirements including planning and completing a community project. The annual city clean-up day was held at the city barn on Quincy Street where dozens of residents brought items for disposal in large refuse containers. Hundreds gathered a the National Military History Museum south of Auburn for the 62nd annual National Day of Prayer. Members of Boy Scout Troop 178 of Garrett presented the flag and led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. The Northeast Corner Conference voted to approve Garrett rejoining the conference after the Railroaders competed in the Allen County Athletic Conference for the past eight years. Travel distance was the main reason for Garrett’s decision to switch back to the conference it left after the 2004-05 school year. The school board approved the move at a meeting later in the month. Looking back, Page 4

Equivalency Diploma replaces GED By Dennis Nartker dnartker@kpcmedia.com KENDALLVILLE — Out with the old and in with the new. The General Education Development exam (GED), introduced in 1942, has been replaced by the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma. The changeover began at the start of this month, and GED instruction providers and testing centers including IMPACT Institute, formerly Four County Vocational Cooperative, have been preparing for the new assessment.

Stephanie Ross, Impact Institute’s adult education coordinator, said the institute has been proactive since institute officials learned the GED would end. Instructors have attended professional development sessions about preparing students for the new test. IMPACT Institute, a vocational cooperative based in Kendallville, offers adult education programs in northeast Indiana as well as vocational programs to students from 11 school districts in Noble, DeKalb, LaGrange and Steuben counties.

Students enrolled in GED programs who failed to complete the test by the end of 2013 must start over with the new equivalency diploma. IMPACT marketed its GED program and offered free GED classes encouraging those thinking about the GED to enroll and get tested by Dec. 31. Enrollment is now open at IMPACT Institute for its free equivalency diploma classes. The classes have not changed, just the preparation, said Ross. IMPACT operates testing centers in the four-county area,

and the first test is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 21 and 22 at Topeka. People may call IMPACT adult education at 343-2163 to learn about enrollment information. Approximately 15,000 Hoosiers took the GED annually. An estimated 500,000 Hoosier adults lack high school diplomas. A panel of representatives from the Indiana Department of Correction, the Indiana Department of Education and the GED, Page 3

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LOCAL NEWS Live music at Eagles Friday GARRETT — The Garrett Eagles will host Dan Davis Friday from 8-11 p.m. The event is open to the public. The Eagles home is at 220 S. Randolph St.

Live music at Legion Friday GARRETT — Little Rock Express will provide entertainment at the Garrett American Legion Post 178 Friday from 8-11 p.m. The event is open to the public. The Legion is located at 515 W. Fifth Ave. Visit garrettamericanlegion.com for more information.

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Magic show to raise funds for outdoor theater AUBURN — The DeKalb Outdoor Theater Board will join with magician Kevin Heller to present the Theater of Magic on Sunday, Jan. 26, at DeKalb High School. Shows will begin at 1:30 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. in the DeKalb High School auditorium. The shows also will feature the DeKalb Dynamix, with members of DeKalb High’s School’s state champion show choir, and Miss Indiana 2014 Terrin Thomas of Auburn. The DeKalb Outdoor Theater is preparing for its sixth season of bringing quality performances to DeKalb County during the summer months. Most of the

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performances are provided at no cost or very little cost to the general public through sponsorships or private donations, theater officers said. However, each year there is a gap between what the theater can raise and the cost to provide its entertainment. The Theater of Magic shows aim raise the needed funds. Tickets for the event cost $10 each. People who purcahse $20 VIP passes will have preferred seating and will be invited backstage before the show to meet Heller and Miss Indiana. Tickets may be purchased at the DeKalb Chamber Partnership and Carbaugh

Jewelers in Auburn, the Garrett State Bank main branch and Hart’s Super Valu in Waterloo . Tickets also are available online at dekalboutdoortheater.org, along with more details about the event. Elementary-age children can be eligible to enter a drawing to win a new bicycle and magic kit by coloring a printed coloring page of Heller and his assistant, Robin, and bringing it to the performance. A child must be accompanied by an adult and must be present to win. Coloring pages are available at ticket locations and online.

jail, all suspended except 180 days, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated having a previous convicAUBURN — Judge Kevin Wallace sentenced 10 tion, a Class D felony. He people for criminal offenses was placed on probation during hearings last week in through Jan. 8, 2016, and was fined $1,000. He DeKalb Superior Court I. must pay court costs, and • Eric Buss of the his driving license was 3700 block of C.R. 40-A, Auburn, received a 180-day suspended for a year. • Page Heinz of Griswold suspended sentence and Court, Auburn, received a one year of probation for invasion of privacy, a Class 90-day suspended sentenced and one year of probation A misdemeanor. He was fined $1 and must pay court for domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. She was costs. • Jean Dunakin of the 200 fined $1 and must pay court costs. block of South Broadway, • Megan Cork of North Butler, was sentenced to one year of incarceration for Manchester was sentenced to 90 days in jail, all possession of methamphetsuspended except 20 days, amine, a Class D felony. The sentence may be served for operating a vehicle on community corrections if while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor. She was she qualifies. She was fined $1 and must pay court costs. fined $500 and was placed on probation for one year. Dunakin also was fined $1 She must pay court costs, and must pay court costs and her driving license was for a separate charge of criminal trespass, a Class A suspended for 90 days. • Robert Boyer of Terre misdemeanor. • Clint Renfrow Sr. of the Haute received a conditional 300 block of Walnut Street, discharge for possession of less than 30 grams Butler, was sentenced to of marijuana, a Class A six days in jail, with credit misdemeanor. If he successfor time served, for battery fully completes one year of resulting in bodily injury, a probation, the charge will be Class A misdemeanor. He dismissed. was fined $1 and must pay • Donald Shannon, 31, court costs. of Waterloo pleaded guilty • Tobias Bellar of to operating a vehicle Muncie was sentenced to with an unlawful alcohol one year and 180 days in concentration, a Class C jail and fined $1 for theft, a Class D felony. He must pay misdemeanor, during a hearing in DeKalb Superior court costs. Court I. • Ricky L. Williford Wallace sentenced of the 400 block of South Shannon to 60 days in jail, Lee Street, Garrett, was sentenced to 180 days in jail all suspended except 20 days. and fined $1 for resisting He was placed on law enforcement using a probation for one year vehicle, a Class D felony. and was fined $500. He He must pay court costs. must pay court costs and • Austin Baker of his driving license was Castle Court, Auburn, was suspended for 90 days. sentenced to two years in

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GARRETT — The Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center is hosting its annual Winter Gala fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6-9 p.m. at the center, 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett. This year’s gala will feature a silent and live auction, hors d’oeuvres, live music and dinner prepared by Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano. Auctioneer Jama Smith of National Benefit Auctions will lead the live auction. Tickets to the event are $30 per person. A new offering for the event this year will be the premier Friends of JAM tickets at a cost of $300 per couple. Exclusive benefits include special seating at the best table in the house, upgraded dessert, a goodie bag, wine or champagne, a personal server, plus more special treatment. To become a gala supporter through sponsorship, ticket purchases or auction items, contact Beth McCord at 357-1917.

The husband-and-wife team of and Robin and Kevin Heller will present a magic show to benefit the DeKalb Outdoor Theater.

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GARRETT — Gina’s Clothes Closet in Garrett, an outreach ministry of the First Church of Christ, is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the corner of Keyser and Randolph streets in Garrett. The closet provides clothing and personal items for those in need at no charge. Patrons are asked to fill out a basic contact information sheet with sizes and ages of needs in a household. Income and other questions are not asked. Patrons can visit once a month by entering the door on East Keyser Street. For information contact Walker at 357-0009.

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City street crews work to clear piles of snow in front of J.E. Ober Elementary School Thursday afternoon in preparation for the school to possibly reopen Friday. Workers reported some 300 truckloads of snow had already been loaded and taken to the Ocker Park parking lot on the north side of town from the school and downtown area so far.

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tion of justice, Class D felonies, and battery against AUBURN — Local a law enforsement officer, police officers arrested conversion and resisting seven people from Thursday law enforcement, Class A through Saturday, according misdemeanors. to DeKalb County Jail Christina Combs, records. 38, of the 5000 block Craig A. Brown, 49, of of Arrowsmith Road, the 200 block of East Union Hicksville, Ohio, was Street, Spencerville, Ohio, arrested Thursday at 9:37 was arrested Thursday at p.m. by the Butler Police 5:53 p.m. by the: DeKalb Department on a charge of County Sheriff’s Department unlawful sale of a precursor, for alleged failure to appear a Class D felony. for a probation violation Charles Combs, 38, of the hearing. 5000 block of Arrowsmith Mark Ryan Creager, 35, Road, Hicksville, Ohio, of the 500 block of South was arrested Friday at 1:35 Johnson Street, Garrett, a.m. by the Butler Police was arrested Thursday at Department on a charge of 6:07 p.m. by the Auburn unlawful sale of a precursor, Police Department on a Class D felony. charges of making a false Mark Luben Velkoff, sales document and obstuc52, of the 100 block of East Marion Street, Waterloo, was arrested Friday at 7:16 p.m. by the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant charging him with child exploitation, a Class C felony. Matthew Boettcher, 36, of Auburn was arrested Saturday at 4:48 a.m. by the Auburn Police Department on charges of possession of Contact us today to schedule your ad! marijuana, hash oil, hashish, Call today to place your happy ad. salvia or a synthetic drug, 260-925-2611 ext. 45 or possession of paraphernalia scarpenter@kpcmedia.com and driving while suspended

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with a prior conviction, all Class A misdemeanors. Seth Richard McGue, 20, of the 200 block of West State Street, Ashley, was arrested Friday at 8:25 p.m. by the Waterloo Marshal’s Department on a charge of criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor.

Garrett officers make three arrests GARRETT — The Garrett Police Department has arrested three people since Jan. 5, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Scott M. Shirk, 19, of the 100 block of South 7th Street, Garrett, was arrested Jan. 5 at 9:30 p.m. for alleged failure to appear in court on an earlier charge of disorderly conduct, a Class B misdemeanor. Michael T. Lovejoy, 23, of the 2100 block of S.R. 576, Bryan, Ohio, was arrested Jan. 6 at 2:47 a.m. on charges of battery and disorderly conduct, Class B misdemeanors. Scott A. Zolman, 46, of the 800 block of South Peters Street, Garrett, was arrested Wednesday at 3:33 a.m. on a charge of intimidation, a Class D felony.

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GARRETT PUBLIC LIBRARY LINKS Zumba Gold Norma Leon will lead Zumba Gold, a low-impact version of the Latin dance program, Thursday, Jan 23, at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited and patrons are encouraged to call the library to register.

Family Movie “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” rated PG, will be shown Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6-8 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. Popcorn will be provided. Patrons should bring their own drinks.

Goodnight, Garrett Goodnight, Garrett is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1. Children will be welcome to visit the library in pajamas and enjoy crafts, games, snacks, face painting, magic, storytellers and other fun.

Elementary Book Club The book club for children in grades 2-5 meets every third Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. to discuss a new book each month. This month’s book is “The Night Fairy,” by Laura Schlitz.

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High school student Becky Molargik has been working with the Garrett Police Department through the school’s Professional Careers Internship program.

Garrett student interns with police department but also test the depth of their knowledge as well. It has been a true pleasure to get to know the men and women behind the badges of the Garrett Police Department. I’m currently six weeks into my internship, and with the help of the officers, I now know more of the exclusions and exceptions to the Fourth Amendment, how to tag and log items into evidence, and how to utilize the phonetic alphabet for communication over the radio. Some of the more interesting duties I have participated in during my first six weeks have included accompanying officers out to some of the calls they are dispatched to and the handling of department issued weapons. I was shown a portion of the protocols used to conduct traffic stops and will be applying them to mock stops in which officers will stage their squad cars to resemble that of an actual stop. I will have to go through and complete it. With this, I will acquire a first hand account of just how quickly a “standard” traffic stop can turn into a life or death situation. Each officer that I have had the opportunity to work alongside has displayed admirable traits that I hope I not only display now, but also will continue to display in the future when I have the great privilege of wearing the uniform. I have seen them display their professionalism in situations where

it is not easy. It has been a worthwhile experience getting to see that beyond the badge police officers are just ordinary people that chose an extraordinary way of life. I would highly encourage other students to participate in the PCI program, even if it isn’t with the Garrett Police Department. The fact that you are able to get an exclusive inside look into a career that you could ultimately end up in is invaluable. I now know that because of the positive stimulus my internship with the Garrett Police Department provides law enforcement is truly the course of action I want to continue to take strides towards pursuing as a future career. I would like to thank Garrett High School for granting students the opportunity to participate in internships such as this. In addition, I’d like to thank Chief Keith Hefner for permitting me the delectation of being apart of the Garrett Police Department, and lastly, my thanks go out to Detective Tara Smurr, Captain Adam Sheffield, Sgt. Sterling Robbins II, Sgt. Larry Balliet, and officers Justin Nawrocki, Craig Pepple, Justin Cornejo, Josh Buchs and Jeff Arnett for putting in the time and effort to mentor me. I truly appreciate and am extremely grateful for all of the advice I have received from the officers. I am looking forward to the weeks to come.

GED from Page 1 Indiana Department of Workforce Development were involved in evaluating proposals from vendors and selecting the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma developed by CTB/ McGraw-Hill, the same company that administers ISTEP testing for Indiana students. Ivy Tech and the Indiana Association of Adult and Continuing Education provided analysis of available testing options, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development website. In November, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Scott B. Sanders announced Indiana would begin using the equivalency diploma. He said the new assessment will ensure Indiana offers a high school equivalency test that matches employer demand and is accessible. The Department of Workforce Development calls the new assessment the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma, while CTB/McGraw-Hill refers to it as the Test Assessing Secondary Completion. Two proposals to replace the GED were not selected. The American Council on Education, owner of

the GED, with its partner Pearson Vue Testing had submitted a proposal for an updated version of its GED costing $120. Educational Testing Service, a nonprofit organization that also administers the Graduate Record Examination, developed a high school equivalency exam called the High School Equivalency Test or HiSET. The cost for the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma comprehensive assessment is $85 and $18 per subject for a retest. The seven-hour test will cover reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. IMPACT Institute offers free preparatory classes. The test is offered both in computer-based format and pencil and paper. It’s available in English and Spanish, Braille and audio versions for the visually impaired. IMPACT Institute will be able to offer the test on computers in the next program year, Ross said. The new test is being described as more rigorous and better aligned with the skills needed for college and today’s workplaces. Indiana and at least eight other states — New York, New Hampshire, Missouri,

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My name is Becky Molargik, and I am currently interning with the Garrett Police Department. My decision to become a part of the Professional Careers Internship program was greatly influenced by my ultimate goal of one day becoming an Indiana State Trooper. Having the opportunity to intern at the police department, I am able to see first hand the job that I will one day have to do myself. I’m able to observe officers in their day-to-day routine, whether it be patrolling Garrett, conducting traffic stops, or responding to high stress situations. Through my observations of them, I am able to see procedures that I have only read about in books being applied to real life situations. As an intern, I may not be able to perform the actual duties of an officer; however, I am able to assist them in any way that I can even if it isn’t in the field. For me, it’s hard to select one part of the internship as my favorite because I love every aspect of it thus far. Whether it be spending time shadowing Detective Tara Smurr and her feverishly hectic schedule, riding with the officers in their squad cars to get a quick look into their daily endeavors, or even attending K-9 training in Allen County. I have greatly enjoyed the Q and A sessions I have with the officers in the time in-between calls, to not only fulfill my inquisitive nature,

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Iowa, Montana, Louisiana, Maine and West Virginia — severed ties with the GED test. Three states — Wyoming, New Jersey and Nevada — will offer three tests. Ross said she is confident that IMPACT Institute’s adult educators are prepared for the new test.

AUBURN — Maurice “Wayne” Carr, 87, of Auburn died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at Wesley Healthcare in Auburn. Mr. Carr worked for the Husselman Monument Company in Auburn and then went to work for the Indiana Michigan Power Company for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean conflict. Mr. Carr was a former member of the Auburn Kiwanis Club. He was born Jan. 2, 1927, in Allen County, Indiana, to William F. and Edna M. (Oesch) Carr. He married Marilyn I. Brickley on Aug. 1, 1953, and she died Dec. 3, 2003. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Pam Carr of Garrett; two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Steven Eberly of Hamilton, and Cheryl and Michael Andrews of Garrett; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Norman Carr of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse; a son, Robert Knight; and a brother, James Carr. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to IOPO (Indiana Organ Procurement Organization), 3760 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn is handling arrangements. To send condolences, visit www.fellerandclark. com.

Gene Lampe AVILLA — Gene Marvin Lampe, Avilla, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2014, at home.

In accordance with his wishes, his body was donated to the Indiana University School of Medicine Anatomical Education Program. There will be a celebration of Gene’s life at a later date. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society, Parkview Hospice, or charity of choice. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Bonnie Ann Amerman KENDALLVILLE — Bonnie Ann Amerman, 84, of Kendallville, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. No funeral service is scheduled. Private burial service will be in Orange Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are to Noble County Humane Shelter or DeKalb Hospice. Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville is handling arrangements.

Kent Mahnensmith KENDALLVILLE — Kent Mahnensmith, 66, of Palm Bay, Fla., and formerly of Kendallville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, 301 S. Oak St., Kendallville. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service at the church.

Herman Lemper AUBURN — Herman F. Lemper, 95, of Auburn died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at DeKalb Health in Auburn. A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immacu-

late Conception Catholic Church in Auburn with Father Ben Mullenkamp officiating. Burial will be in Auburn Catholic Cemetery, Auburn. Calling is Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, Auburn and also one hour prior to the service Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. at the church. A rosary will be recited at 5:45 p.m. at the funeral home Tuesday. Memorials are to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or DeKalb County Heart Association.

Margaret A. Heyman AUBURN — Margaret A. Heyman, 75, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at her home in Auburn. Services will be 11 a.m. today, Jan. 13, at Soul’s Harbor Assembly of God, 3810 C.R. 40A, Auburn, with the Rev. David Snodderly officiating. Burial will be in Christian Union Cemetery in rural Garrett. Feller and Clark Funeral Home, Auburn is handling arrangements. Memorials are to Soul’s Harbor Assembly of God.

Peggy A. Godwin ASHLEY — Peggy A. (Ross)Godwin, 81, of Ashley, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home,Waterloo, with the Rev. Sam Weimer officiating. Burial will be in Waterloo Cemetery in Waterloo. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are to the Ashley Volunteer Fire Department.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Monday DeKalb County Commissioners, Commissioners Court, 8:30 a.m. Weigh to Go, First Baptist Church, Garrett, 10 a.m. 357-5309 TRIM (Try Removing Inches Monthly) weigh-in, Alliance Industries, 901 E. Quincy St., Garrett, 5 -6 p.m., meeting follows. Phone 357-3617 for information Garrett Community Center Board of Directors, Community Center office, 6 p.m. Altona Town Board, 6 p.m., Altona Town Hall, rescheduled from Jan. 6 F.O.E., 7 p.m. Sons of V.F.W., 118 N. Cowen St., 8 p.m.

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Office Bldg., lower level meeting room, 9:30 a.m. Rotary Club, Mino II, downtown Garrett, 12 noon Garrett Public Library Board of Directors, Capitol Room, 6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, St. Joseph Parish Center, 7 p.m. F. & AM., Garrett City Lodge #537, 7 p.m. Auburn Masonic Temple, Eighth St., Auburn

Wednesday Fort Wayne Alzheimer’s Support Group, 227 E. Washington Blvd., 10-11:30 a.m. American Legion Post 178, 7 p.m. Widows and Widowers Support Group, St. Joseph Parish Center, 7 p.m. Garrett Post 1892, V.F.W., lodge hall, 7:30 p.m. DeKalb D.A.V., Auburn

American Legion Post 97, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday DeKalb County Drainage Board, Commissioners Court, Courthouse, Auburn, 8:30 a.m. Garrett Garden Club regular meeting, Garrett Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Alliance Industries, board of directors, 7 p.m. Model Train Club, Heritage Park Museum basement, 7 p.m. 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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Bishop Dwenger topped the Lady Railroaders 15-2 in the Garrett softball invitational. The local squad defeated Manchester in the opener 17-6. The Garrett Common Council approved the final phase of a measure to increase the city’s sewer rates by 44 percent to fund a $3.5 million state-mandated improvement to the city’s wastewater utility. The council approved a 26.5 percent increase in February, then approved an additional 17.5 percent increase based on findings by the city’s utility consultant. Seniors Quentin Fiandt File photo and Rebecca Oliver were presented the citizenship award for the Class of 2013 Members of the Garrett American Legion Post 178 place poppies in Memorial Park next to City Hall during a Memorial Day service. at the annual senior awards program. Students are Conner Foster and Amanda nominated by classmates, Stump each placed in three then voted for by teachers distance races. Stump later and staff. Carson Culler in May earned a individual Awards were presented berth at the Warsaw to Vincent Marshall and Regional in the 800-meter Siboney Martinez. Senior run. Brett Schendel earned a The Garrett Park 10-letter ring for his high Authority voted to hold school athletic career. admission prices at the city Seven Garrett sixth-grade pool at the 2012 costs during students were among a meeting at the Ocker Park winners in the Kendallpavilion. Mayor Tonya ville Library’s 14th annual Hoeffel presented a 2012 Kleiman Creative Writing report showing an increase Contest, including first of 138 in child, single place recipients Courtney admissions and 238 adult Klopfenstein for non-fiction single admissions over the and Krystal Goble for her previous year. Hot weather collection of poetry. Turk the previous year was Taylor received honorable credited for the additional File photo mention for his graphic attendance, she said. novel. Caption awards were Sixth-grader Krystal Goble shows illustrations The Garrett Library presented to Marissalee from her book of poetry, “Friends Poems” she Board approved two Johnson for Best Accent, measures on a bond issue for submitted in a writing contest. Dacota Johnson for Best a two-story, 6,500-squareShout-Out, Alexandria King foot expansion to the library engineering students stages a finals. for Sympathy and Hunter at an estimated cost of $1.6 Garrett residents honored 3-D derby contest similar to Nodine for XYZ award million. The first resolution a Pinewood Derby. Students the fallen during Memorial categories. established the library can Day services. Members of designed the vehicles on Garrett girls finished pay certain expenses out of Garrett American Legion 3-D modeling software and fourth and the boys fifth at funds on hand for construccreated on the school’s new 178 placed flags in seven an ACAC meet in Garrett. tion costs prior to the bond local cemeteries to honor the 3-D printer. Students were issuance. These funds can heroic dead. judged for design, presenbe reimbursed to the library tation, documentation and A brief program was held if the bonds are issued. The to mark the 75th anniverspeed. second authorized the sale of sary of the city pool late in Garrett’s Drake Landes bonds to finance to project May. Former Garrett Mayor and Connor Meehan Legal Copy Deadlines to begin in 2014 and will Copy due Publish Charles Davis led tours advanced to the Wayne Wed. 4 p.m. Mon. mature in 2022. The board of the facility and shared Track Regional — Meehan Mon. 4 p.m. Thurs. gave an approval to a $1.8 in the shot and Landes in the memories of the pool’s Annual Reports & Budgets due 5 working days before the publish date. million maximum amount opening on June 1, 1938. long jump. and a 12-year limit for The pool was built under the The Lady Railroaders Email the bond during an earlier Works Progress Adminisdefeated Angola in the your legal! special session. tration under Mayor Fred L. first round of the Class 3A legals @ kpcmedia.com Garrett High School’s Feick and was completed in sectional at Leo. Woodlan Project Lead the Way Call Kelly at blanked the local team in the 1937.

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BUTLER CITY COURT NEWS The following tickets were paid in Butler City Court, Dec. 27-Jan. 9. 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. • Ian T. Belville, Garrett, speeding, $154 (AUB); improper passing, $154 (AUB). • Amanda C. Berry, Kendallville, speeding, $133 (BPD). • Rita A. Carr, Garrett, speeding, $154 (ISP). • Tessa B. Coats, Butler, speeding, $133 (DC). • Barbara K. Coonrod, Auburn, disregarding automatic signal, $154 (AUB). • Jennifer R. Dawson, Hudson, expired plates, $133 (ISP). • Julie A. Denton, Auburn, failure to signal lane change, $148 (AUB). • April J. Dobson, Corunna, disregarding traffic control device, $154 (AUB). • Christine M. Douglass, Auburn, speeding, $133 (AUB). • Todd W. Eagan, Auburn, failure to signal lane change, $148 (AUB). • Andrew M. Franks, Garrett, no financial responsibility, $218 (DC). • Christopher A. Geist, Auburn, speeding, $154 (ISP). • Ross W. Gramling, Auburn, speeding, $154 (DC); speeding, $154 (DC); failure to signal, $125 (AUB). • Sydney E. Grayless, Auburn, failure to yield, $154 (AUB). • William D. Heffley, Butler, no seat belt, $25 (ISP).

• Christina K. Herman, Edgerton, Ohio, speeding, $154 (DC). • Karen M. Hess, Howe, failure to yield, $154 (DC). • Linda S. Hicks, Corunna, speeding, $148 (AUB). • Gerrit R. Hinchman, St. Joe, speeding, $133 (DC). • Britney N. Isham, Waterloo, expired plates, $133 (BPD). • Vicki Jackson, Waterloo, no seat belt, $25 (AUB). • Chelsea K. Jones, Butler, speeding, $152 (AUB); false or fictitious registration, $152 (AUB). • Layton M. Norton, Waterloo, disregarding stop sign, $154 (DC). • Glen Ramey, Auburn, speeding, $148 (ISP). • Woody K. Riha, Hudson, speeding, $133 (AUB). • Nicholas A. Robinson, Garrett, speeding, $133 (AUB). • Tanecia L. Robinson, Auburn, speeding, $148 (AUB). • Jose A. Rodriguez, Garrett, no insurance, $148 (DC). • Brett J. Schendel, Garrett, speeding, $148 (AUB). • Trenton A. Schott, Auburn, speeding, $133 (DC). • Ervin H. Schwartz, Hicksville, Ohio, speeding, $133 (BPD). • Haley D. Squires, Auburn, expired registration, $133 (AUB). • Austin D. Treesh, Garrett, possession of paraphernalia, $217 (AUB). • Ashtan T. Wallace, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (BPD). • James R. Wells, Kendallville, no seat belt, $25 (ISP).

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BRIEFS Boys Basketball

Adams Central bests Garrett MONROE — Garrett’s six-game winning steak came to an end Saturday night with a 47-40 loss to Adams Central in Allen County Athletic Conference play. Matt Singleton and Kordell Kessler were in double figures with 13 and 10 points, respectively, for the Railroaders (6-2, 2-1 ACAC). Jared Estep scored eight points, Justin McCoy had seven points, and Karsten Cooper and Tommy Reneau had one point each. Blade Kalbe led Adams Central with 19 points.

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Members of the Garrett softball team baked and delivered cookies to residents and staff at Miller’s Merry Manor during the holiday season. In front, from left, are Megan Morris, Ashley Morris, Cloe Hinkle and Makinnah Grigsby. In back are Brooke Bishop, Haylie Alger, Macy Sturges, Brittmarie Yarian, Jessa Lee, Syndee Isham, Beatrice Aquilini, Kirsten Handshoe and Amber Poling.

Softball team shows giving spirit GARRETT — The Garrett High School Softball team wanted to show that giving back to the community is important and a great way to build team spirit. The girls brainstormed ways in which they could make a difference.

They ultimately decided to put their cooking skills to work as they made over 200 cookies. They then delivered plated cookies for each of the residents at Miller Merry Manor and the employees. “I am proud they are doing

something for other people. It’s good they understand giving back is a good thing,” said coach Scott Bishop. The team is already talking about what they might do next year. A tradition of giving has been established.

City youth tourney Sunday GARRETT — The city tournament for the Garrett Youth Wrestling program has been moved to Sunday, Jan. 19 at noon in the middle school gym due to weather issues. Please enter through door #20. Wrestlers will be weighed in at noon, and wrestling should begin by 1 p.m. The city tournament is for any wrestlers kindergarten through grade 5 who have attended the camp or the club.

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By State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) As we begin the 2014 legislative session, one of our top priorities as lawmakers is working to create a businessfriendly environment for employers to grow and hire hardworking Hoosiers. Since 2005, our state has passed major initiatives aimed at improving Indiana’s economic climate. Policies that support employers can help encourage them to set up shop or expand in our state. Area Development Magazine – a leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation – recently conducted a survey of corporate executives asking various questions about what factors they look into before relocating their business. The survey respondents were asked to rank 35 site selection and quality-of-life factors based on importance. The top five most important factors were: • Highway accessibility • Labor costs • Availability of skilled labor • Availability of advanced information and communication technology services • Ratings of public schools The goal of this survey was to show states what they can do to attract new investments and bring jobs to their residents. Lawmakers often find these types of surveys helpful when framing policies that encourage business growth. Here in Indiana,

continuing to build on our strong business climate is an ongoing conversation. One of my Senate colleagues recently filed a legislative proposal to boost Hoosier job and economic growth by reducing the state’s corporate income tax and business personal property tax. The business personal property tax is a tax levied on business equipment, from heavy machinery to printers and office furniture. The Senate proposal would also exempt small businesses from personal tax liability if they have less than $25,000 of personal property in a county. The idea behind the tax reduction is to lower costs for employers who are trying to expand and invest in the community. The Senate’s plan also reduces the corporate income tax rate to 4.9 percent by July 1, 2019. Once fully implemented, this would put $132 million back into the private sector economy annually. These tax cuts would build upon Indiana’s pro-growth tax climate to make Indiana even more attractive to businesses that employ Hoosiers. If this proposal is passed it would give Indiana the secondlowest corporate income tax rate, and the overall eighthbest business tax climate in the nation. The state is able to pass tax cuts because we’ve been responsible with spending and have built up a surplus. I will do my best to ensure that local governments aren’t significantly affected by any tax reduction. What do you think?

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Girls basketball Jan. 21 - Bellmont, at Decatur, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 25 - Southern Wells, at Poneto, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 - Eastside, home, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 - Heritage, away, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 - East Noble, home, 6:15 p.m.

Wrestling Jan. 17 - Heritage, Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 - Garrett Invitational Jan. 22 - Columbia City, home, 6:30 p.m.

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GARRETT — The 2014 Garrett Boys Baseball program will have many changes for the upcoming season. The age breakdown has been realigned and major league players will have a redraft. The new age breakdown is: • Clemente — 6-, 7-, and 8-year-olds • Minors —9- and 10-year-olds • Majors — 11- and 12-year-olds • Pony —13-, 14- and 15-year-olds The age deadline is prior to May 1, 2014 for each league. Both the major and minor league will be joining the DeKalb County Sports League. With this league, teams will be traveling to area communities to play games this year. This will cut down on

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the number of games that are played against each team in our league each year. The communities include Jackson Township, Riverdale, Butler, Hamilton and Edgerton, Ohio. The Garrett Boys Baseball program has partnered with the Garrett High School varsity coach and will be having a camp before the season begins. The dates for the camps are • Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 1, March 2 and March 9 for all fourth- through eighthgraders. • Feb. 23, March 2 and March 9 for all kindergarten through third-graders. The board and coaches agree these changes will help make Garrett Boys Baseball the best that it can be. Those with questions or concerns are asked to contact any of the board members. Registration is now open online at garrettboysbaseball.org or forms will be sent home from school this week.

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Unbeaten girls rout Bluffton By Phil Friend pfriend@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — The Bluffton girls basketball team had a clear game plan to stop Class 3A No. 3 Garrett Friday night: hold the ball. The visiting Tigers did their best for nearly two-and-a-half quarters, with the Railroaders only leading by three points — 18-15 — with five minutes left in the third period. But once Garrett decided to up the defensive pressure instead of sitting back, the Railroaders took control, outscoring Bluffton 29-9 in the final 13 minutes to earn a decisive 47-24 victory. Although coach Bob Lapadot’s team could be lauded for being patient defensively and not committing silly fouls when the game was still in doubt, he didn’t quite see it that way. “That was a terrible game plan on my part,” Lapadot said. “Our kids executed my terrible game plan in the first half and held them to (15 points). In the second half, we extended the lead. We got back to playing our basketball. We were laying back, we knew they were going to ball-screen us. I don’t know what I was thinking.” The game did hang in the balance for much of the third quarter, as the Railroaders (13-0, 5-0 ACAC) increased their lead to 20-15 on a pair of Brandi Dawson free throws with 4:55 left in the third. “We only had one possession in those three minutes,” Lapadot said. “I told them if

they miss their shot, we’re going to have to get every rebound. They had two possessions and we had one in those three minutes. That speaks to their game plan of limiting possessions.” But Garrett scored 10 straight in the final 3:24 of the period — eight of those coming from sophomore Taylor Smith — to lead 30-15 entering the fourth quarter. Bluffton’s stalling offense backfired as the Tigers (3-9, 1-4 ACAC) only attempted four field goals in the third quarter and didn’t score a single point. They went more than nine minutes without a point before scoring in the first two minutes of the fourth quarter. “We try our best to stay focused, and we talk so we keep upbeat,” said junior guard Emily Somers. “If they stall, there’s usually going to be a backdoor play coming, so we communicate with that. “It was a pretty good feeling to hold them scoreless and we did a good job defending. We had a few good runs. Drue Bodey had a lot of steals and helped us pick up our tempo, and helped everyone else make baskets.” Following a basket by Bodey and two Dawson buckets, Garrett led 36-18 and the upset bid was foiled. Garrett would finish the game on a 9-2 run capped off by a Bodey 3-pointer to provide the final margin. Dawson led Garrett with 20 points and eight rebounds. Dawson entered

Garrett 47, Bluffton 24 Garrett Players fg-fga ft-fta tp rb as st Somers g 1-8 0-0 2 3 1 1 Smith f 4-7 6-8 14 5 1 0 DePew g 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 Dawson f 8-11 4-4 20 8 2 5 Wisel g 0-7 0-0 0 3 2 1 Bodey 5-8 0-0 11 0 1 5 Stafford 0-0 0-1 0 3 0 0 Newby 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 1 Totals 18-44 10-13 47 22 7 12 Bluffton Players fg-fga ft-fta tp rb as st Stauffer g 1-6 1-1 3 1 1 1 Brinneman g 1-1 0-0 2 2 0 0 Steffen f 2-4 0-0 4 5 0 1 McKinley f 2-9 2-3 7 2 4 0 Vandentop g 1-2 0-0 3 2 0 0 Krider 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 Smith 1-4 1-1 3 3 0 0 Mock 1-1 0-0 2 0 0 0 Mechling 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0 Totals 9-27 4-5 24 16 6 2 Bluffton 7 8 0 9 — 24 Garrett 10 8 12 17 — 47 Three-point shooting — Bluffton 2-7 (McKinley 1-3, Vandentop 1-1, Smith 0-3), Garrett 1-11 (Bodey 1-3, DePew 0-1, Dawson 0-2, Wisel 0-5). Team rebounds — Bluffton 4, Garrett 6. Total fouls — Bluffton 10, Garrett 13. Turnovers — Bluffton 20, Garrett 5. Blocks — Smith 2, Dawson, Brinneman.

the game 25 points shy of breaking the school record for career points, but was in foul trouble most of the game. She picked up her third foul with 4:34 left in the first half, and was whistled for her fourth with 4:15 left in the third. Dawson sat until the end of Phil Friend the quarter both instances. She’s now five points shy of Garrett’s Emily Somers defends a Bluffton player during Friday night’s surpassing the mark of 1,243 Allen County Athletic Conference contest. points set by Kelly Surfus. “For the first time all Garrett remains steals. Garrett JV 30, year, the build-up of this undefeated at 13-0 and Smith picked up the whole thing got to her a little slack, chipping in 14 points, should maintain its lofty Bluffton 14 bit,” Lapadot said. “That state ranking heading into five rebounds and two Garrett defeated Bluffton and the limited possessions next week’s Allen County blocks. Bodey was also in in the junior varsity game, really got to her mind. But double figures with 11 points Athletic Conference Tourna- 30-14. Kallie Knott led the she’s tough, young kid with and also had five steals. ment. Railroaders with 10 points. a lot of pressure, and a lot “We’re not holding our “Taylor and Drue really Sloane Robinson had of special people here. Five heads high over everyone, stepped up for us,” Lapadot six points, Megan Newby, points (away), now she can but we’re still focused,” said. “That second half was Bailey Sutton and Ally relax, play our game and Somers said. “It’s a good pretty good.” Gottfried had four points we’ll celebrate when the feeling, but we don’t take it Bluffton shot 33 percent each, and Tori Baver had (next) game’s over and go from the field (9 of 27). Erin to an extent where we get two points. back to our normal routine.” McKinley led the Tigers cocky and everything.” Dawson also had five with seven points.