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The Garrett ClipperMONDAYJANUARY 13, 2014

VOL. 128ISSUE #4

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Women’s fi nancial program planned

AUBURN — The United Way of DeKalb County Women’s Leadership Council will host its fi rst 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 opportu-nity to help women identify fi nancial 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 Offi ce Building, 1314 E. 7th St., Auburn.

The event will meet in the third fl oor conference room A-B-C. The meeting will last approximately 90 minutes. Light refreshments will be served.

Women planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the United Way offi ce 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 refresh-ment 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 identifi cation 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 informa-tion. 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-and-noodle 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.

AUBURN — Candidates began signing up for the 2014 primary elections this week in the DeKalb County Clerk’s Offi ce.

The deadline to fi le a declara-tion of candidacy is at noon, Friday, Feb. 7. Primary elections for Republicans and Democrats will take place Tuesday, May 6.

Local offi ces 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 fi led 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 fi led as a

candidate for the offi ce.DeKalb County Sheriff,

currently held by Republican Don Lauer. Lauer has fi led for re-elec-tion.

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 fi led as a candidate.

DeKalb County Assessor, currently held by Republican Sheila Stonebraker. Stonebraker has fi led as a candidate.

DeKalb County Commissioner

West District, currently held by Republican Randy Deetz. Deetz has fi led as a candidate.

DeKalb County Council District 1, currently held by Republican Eldonna “Donna” King. King has fi led 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.

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, fi led as a candidate for Union 6 precinct committeeman.

Republican Sen. Dennis Kruse of rural Auburn fi led for re-elec-tion to the Indiana State Senate District 14 seat Wednesday with the Indiana Secretary of State. Kruse has also fi led as a candidate for state convention delegate.

Candidates register for primary election

By Dennis Nartkerdnartker@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 coordi-nator, said the institute has been proactive since institute offi cials learned the GED would end. Instructors have attended profes-sional 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 equiva-lency 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 fi rst test is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 21 and 22 at Topeka. People may call IMPACT adult education at 343-2163 to learn about enrollment informa-tion.

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 Correc-tion, the Indiana Department of Education and the

Equivalency Diploma replaces GED

GED, Page 3

Looking back at 2013

MAY Liberty Chaney, a fi fth 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 fi fth 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 fl ag 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.

Sports, senior awards

highlight spring news

Looking back, Page 4

DECKING THE HALLS

Sue Carpenter

Lori Harting, hangs student assignments in the hallway during Friday’s school closure. She is an instructional coach for grades 3-5 at J.E. Ober Elementary.

By Sue Carpenterscarpenter@kpcmedia.comGARRETT — 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 mainte-nance 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 “fi red 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 fi ve 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 guaran-tees 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.

Staff not sitting idle during school closures

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 garrettamericanle-gion.com for more informa-tion.

Clothes closet open downtownGARRETT — 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 fi ll 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.

LOCAL NEWS

Judge sentences 10 for offenses

AUBURN — Judge Kevin Wallace sentenced 10 people for criminal offenses during hearings last week in DeKalb Superior Court I.

• Eric Buss of the 3700 block of C.R. 40-A, Auburn, received a 180-day suspended sentence and one year of probation for invasion of privacy, a Class A misdemeanor. He was fi ned $1 and must pay court costs.

• Jean Dunakin of the 200 block of South Broadway, Butler, was sentenced to one year of incarceration for possession of methamphet-amine, a Class D felony. The sentence may be served on community corrections if she qualifi es. She was fi ned $1 and must pay court costs. Dunakin also was fi ned $1 and must pay court costs for a separate charge of criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor.

• Clint Renfrow Sr. of the 300 block of Walnut Street, Butler, was sentenced to six days in jail, with credit for time served, for battery resulting in bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor. He was fi ned $1 and must pay court costs.

• Tobias Bellar of Muncie was sentenced to one year and 180 days in jail and fi ned $1 for theft, a Class D felony. He must pay court costs.

• Ricky L. Williford of the 400 block of South Lee Street, Garrett, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and fi ned $1 for resisting law enforcement using a vehicle, a Class D felony. He must pay court costs.

• Austin Baker of Castle Court, Auburn, was sentenced to two years in

jail, all suspended except 180 days, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated having a previous convic-tion, a Class D felony. He was placed on probation through Jan. 8, 2016, and was fi ned $1,000. He must pay court costs, and his driving license was suspended for a year.

• Page Heinz of Griswold Court, Auburn, received a 90-day suspended sentenced and one year of probation for domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. She was fi ned $1 and must pay court costs.

• Megan Cork of North Manchester was sentenced to 90 days in jail, all suspended except 20 days, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor. She was fi ned $500 and was placed on probation for one year. She must pay court costs, and her driving license was suspended for 90 days.

• Robert Boyer of Terre Haute received a conditional discharge for possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor. If he success-fully completes one year of probation, the charge will be dismissed.

• Donald Shannon, 31, of Waterloo pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with an unlawful alcohol concentration, a Class C misdemeanor, during a hearing in DeKalb Superior Court I.

Wallace sentenced Shannon to 60 days in jail, all suspended except 20 days.

He was placed on probation for one year and was fi ned $500. He must pay court costs and his driving license was suspended for 90 days.

COURT NEWS

Offi cers arrest 7AUBURN — Local

police offi cers arrested seven people from Thursday through Saturday, according to DeKalb County Jail records.

Craig A. Brown, 49, of the 200 block of East Union Street, Spencerville, Ohio, was arrested Thursday at 5:53 p.m. by the: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department for alleged failure to appear for a probation violation hearing.

Mark Ryan Creager, 35, of the 500 block of South Johnson Street, Garrett, was arrested Thursday at 6:07 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on charges of making a false sales document and obstuc-

tion of justice, Class D felonies, and battery against a law enforsement offi cer, conversion and resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanors.

Christina Combs, 38, of the 5000 block of Arrowsmith Road, Hicksville, Ohio, was arrested Thursday at 9:37 p.m. by the Butler Police Department on a charge of unlawful sale of a precursor, a Class D felony.

Charles Combs, 38, of the 5000 block of Arrowsmith Road, Hicksville, Ohio, was arrested Friday at 1:35 a.m. by the Butler Police Department on a charge of unlawful sale of a precursor, a Class D felony.

Mark Luben Velkoff, 52, 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 marijuana, hash oil, hashish, salvia or a synthetic drug, possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended

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 offi cers 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 intimi-dation, a Class D felony.

POLICE NEWS

Zumba GoldNorma 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, GarrettGoodnight, 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 ClubThe 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.

GARRETT PUBLIC LIBRARY LINKS

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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

performances are provided at no cost or very little cost to the general public through sponsorships or private donations, theater offi cers 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 perfor-mance. A child must be accompanied by an adult and must be present to win. Coloring pages are available at ticket locations and online.

Magic show to raise funds for outdoor theater

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

Photo contributed

MAKING THE SNOW GO AWAY

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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JAM Center plans winter gala Feb. 8

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 Benefi t 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 benefi ts 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 sponsor-ship, ticket purchases or auction items, contact Beth McCord at 357-1917.

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 nonprofi t 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 prepara-tory 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,

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 confi dent that IMPACT Institute’s adult educators are prepared for the new test.

Maurice CarrAUBURN — 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 confl ict.

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 Organi-zation), 3760 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222.

Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn is handling arrangements.

To send condolences, visit www.fellerandclark.com.

Gene LampeAVILLA — 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 celebra-tion 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 MahnensmithKENDALLVILLE —

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 LemperAUBURN — 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 offi ciating. 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 offi ciating. 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. GodwinASHLEY — 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,Wa-terloo, with the Rev. Sam Weimer offi ciating. 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.

DEATHS AND TRIBUTES

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BLOOD DRIVE

Tuesday, January 14 1:00-5:30 PM

Garrett American Legion515 W. 5th Ave., Garrett

This is a Give Blood. Get a Cookie. blood drive.Enjoy Girl Scout cookies in the refreshment area.

GHS STUDENT INTERN UPDATE

Photo contributed

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

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 infl uenced by my ultimate goal of one day becoming an Indiana State Trooper.

Having the opportunity to intern at the police depart-ment, I am able to see fi rst hand the job that I will one day have to do myself. I’m able to observe offi cers in their day-to-day routine, whether it be patrolling Garrett, conducting traffi c 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 offi cer; however, I am able to assist them in any way that I can even if it isn’t in the fi eld.

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 offi cers 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 offi cers in the time in-between calls, to not only fulfi ll my inquisitive nature,

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 Depart-ment.

I’m currently six weeks into my internship, and with the help of the offi cers, 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 fi rst six weeks have included accompanying offi cers 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 traffi c stops and will be applying them to mock stops in which offi cers 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 fi rst hand account of just how quickly a “standard” traffi c stop can turn into a life or death situation.

Each offi cer 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 profes-sionalism in situations where

it is not easy. It has been a worthwhile experience getting to see that beyond the badge police offi cers are just ordinary people that chose an extraordinary way of life.

I would highly encourage other students to partici-pate 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 Depart-ment provides law enforce-ment 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 partici-pate 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 Sheffi eld, Sgt. Sterling Robbins II, Sgt. Larry Balliet, and offi cers 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 offi cers. I am looking forward to the weeks to come.

Garrett student interns with police department

COMMUNITY CALENDARMonday

DeKalb County Commis-sioners, 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 offi ce, 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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Ahead/First Steps Council meeting, DeKalb County

Offi ce 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

WednesdayFort 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.

ThursdayDeKalb 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.

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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 invita-tional. The local squad defeated Manchester in the opener 17-6.

The Garrett Common Council approved the fi nal phase of a measure to increase the city’s sewer rates by 44 percent to fund a $3.5 million state-man-dated 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 fi ndings by the city’s utility consultant.

Seniors Quentin Fiandt and Rebecca Oliver were presented the citizenship award for the Class of 2013 at the annual senior awards program. Students are nominated by classmates, then voted for by teachers and staff. Carson Culler Awards were presented to Vincent Marshall and Siboney Martinez. Senior Brett Schendel earned a 10-letter ring for his high school athletic career.

Seven Garrett sixth-grade students were among winners in the Kendall-ville Library’s 14th annual Kleiman Creative Writing Contest, including fi rst place recipients Courtney Klopfenstein for non-fi ction and Krystal Goble for her collection of poetry. Turk Taylor received honorable mention for his graphic novel. Caption awards were presented to Marissalee Johnson for Best Accent, Dacota Johnson for Best Shout-Out, Alexandria King for Sympathy and Hunter Nodine for XYZ award categories.

Garrett girls fi nished fourth and the boys fi fth at an ACAC meet in Garrett.

Conner Foster and Amanda Stump each placed in three distance races. Stump later in May earned a individual berth at the Warsaw Regional in the 800-meter run.

The Garrett Park Authority voted to hold admission prices at the city pool at the 2012 costs during a meeting at the Ocker Park pavilion. Mayor Tonya Hoeffel presented a 2012 report showing an increase of 138 in child, single admissions and 238 adult single admissions over the previous year. Hot weather the previous year was credited for the additional attendance, she said.

The Garrett Library Board approved two measures on a bond issue for a two-story, 6,500-square-foot expansion to the library at an estimated cost of $1.6 million. The fi rst resolution established the library can pay certain expenses out of funds on hand for construc-tion costs prior to the bond issuance. These funds can be reimbursed to the library if the bonds are issued. The second authorized the sale of bonds to fi nance to project to begin in 2014 and will mature in 2022. The board gave an approval to a $1.8 million maximum amount and a 12-year limit for the bond during an earlier special session.

Garrett High School’s Project Lead the Way

engineering students stages a 3-D derby contest similar to a Pinewood Derby. Students designed the vehicles on 3-D modeling software and created on the school’s new 3-D printer. Students were judged for design, presen-tation, documentation and speed.

Garrett’s Drake Landes and Connor Meehan advanced to the Wayne Track Regional — Meehan in the shot and Landes in the long jump.

The Lady Railroaders defeated Angola in the fi rst round of the Class 3A sectional at Leo. Woodlan blanked the local team in the

fi nals.Garrett residents honored

the fallen during Memorial Day services. Members of Garrett American Legion 178 placed fl ags in seven local cemeteries to honor the heroic dead.

A brief program was held to mark the 75th anniver-sary of the city pool late in May. Former Garrett Mayor Charles Davis led tours of the facility and shared memories of the pool’s opening on June 1, 1938. The pool was built under the Works Progress Adminis-tration under Mayor Fred L. Feick and was completed in 1937.

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By virtue of a certified copy of a de-cree to me directed from the Clerk ofSuperior Court II, DeKalb County,Indiana, in Cause No. 17D02-1005-MF-00104 wherein Garrett StateBank was Plaintiff and 208, LLC, byKristen McGrade Kruse as Memberand Dean V. Kruse as Member wereDefendants, requiring me to makethe sum as provided for in said De-cree with interest and cost, I will ex-pose at public sale to the highest bid-der on the 27th day of February,2014, at the hour of 2:00 o’clock P.M.or as soon thereafter as is possible,at 215 E. 8th Street, Auburn, IN46706, the fee simple of the wholebody of Real Estate in DeKalbCounty, Indiana.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

BUTLER CITY COURT NEWSThe following tickets

were paid in Butler City Court, Dec. 27-Jan. 9. The dollar amount at the end of each listing indicates fi nes, 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 traffi c 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 fi nancial respon-sibility, $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. Heffl ey, 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 fi ctitious 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).

Members of the Garrett American Legion Post 178 place poppies in Memorial Park next to City Hall during a Memorial Day service.

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Sixth-grader Krystal Goble shows illustrations from her book of poetry, “Friends Poems” she submitted in a writing contest.

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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.

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.

Softball team shows giving spirit

BRIEFS

Boys BasketballAdams 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 fi gures 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.

WrestlingCity youth

tourney SundayGARRETT — 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 kinder-garten through grade 5 who have attended the camp or the club.

BaseballBoys baseball lists program changes

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

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 eighth-graders.

• 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 garrettboysbase-ball.org or forms will be sent home from school this week.

Varsity schedule

Boys BasketballJan. 15 - ACAC Tourna-

ment (tba)Jan. 24 - South Adams,

home, 7:30 p.m.Jan. 25 - Southern Wells,

at Poneto, 8 p.m.Jan. 31 - Bluffton, away,

7:30 p.m.Feb. 6 - East Noble,

home, 7:45 p.m.Feb. 8 - Churubusco,

away, 7:30 p.m.Feb. 13 - Heritage, home,

7:30 p.m.Feb. 21 - DeKalb, home,

7:30 p.m.Feb. 25 - Lakewood Park

Christian, away, 7:30 p.m.Feb. 28 - Manchester,

away, 6:15 p.m.

Girls basketballJan. 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.

WrestlingJan. 17 - Heritage, Fort

Wayne, 6:30 p.m.Jan. 18 - Garrett Invita-

tionalJan. 22 - Columbia City,

home, 6:30 p.m.

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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 business-friendly environment for employers to grow and hire hardworking Hoosiers.

Since 2005, our state has passed major initia-tives 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 fi ve most important factors were:

• Highway accessibility• Labor costs• Availability of skilled

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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 fi nd 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 fi led 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 offi ce 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 second-lowest corporate income tax rate, and the overall eighth-best 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 signifi cantly affected by any tax reduction.

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By Phil Friendpfriend@kpcmedia.comGARRETT — 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 fi ve 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 fi nal 13 minutes to earn a decisive 47-24 victory.

Although coach Bob Lapadot’s team could be lauded for being patient defensively and not commit-ting 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 fi rst 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 posses-sion 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 fi nal 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 backfi red as the Tigers (3-9, 1-4 ACAC) only attempted four fi eld 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 fi rst 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 fi nish the game on a 9-2 run capped off by a Bodey 3-pointer to provide the fi nal margin.

Dawson led Garrett with 20 points and eight rebounds. Dawson entered

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 fi rst half, and was whistled for her fourth with 4:15 left in the third. Dawson sat until the end of the quarter both instances. She’s now fi ve points shy of surpassing the mark of 1,243 points set by Kelly Surfus.

“For the fi rst time all year, the build-up of this whole thing got to her a little bit,” Lapadot said. “That and the limited possessions really got to her mind. But she’s tough, young kid with a lot of pressure, and a lot of special people here. Five points (away), now she can relax, play our game and we’ll celebrate when the (next) game’s over and go back to our normal routine.”

Dawson also had fi ve

steals.Smith picked up the

slack, chipping in 14 points, fi ve rebounds and two blocks. Bodey was also in double fi gures with 11 points and also had fi ve steals.

“Taylor and Drue really stepped up for us,” Lapadot said. “That second half was pretty good.”

Bluffton shot 33 percent from the fi eld (9 of 27). Erin McKinley led the Tigers with seven points.

Garrett remains undefeated at 13-0 and should maintain its lofty state ranking heading into next week’s Allen County Athletic Conference Tourna-ment.

“We’re not holding our heads high over everyone, but we’re still focused,” Somers said. “It’s a good feeling, but we don’t take it to an extent where we get cocky and everything.”

Garrett JV 30, Bluffton 14

Garrett defeated Bluffton in the junior varsity game, 30-14. Kallie Knott led the Railroaders with 10 points.

Sloane Robinson had six points, Megan Newby, Bailey Sutton and Ally Gottfried had four points each, and Tori Baver had two points.

Unbeaten girls rout Bluffton

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Garrett 47, Bluffton 24GarrettPlayers fg-fga ft-fta tp rb as stSomers g 1-8 0-0 2 3 1 1Smith f 4-7 6-8 14 5 1 0DePew g 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0Dawson f 8-11 4-4 20 8 2 5Wisel g 0-7 0-0 0 3 2 1Bodey 5-8 0-0 11 0 1 5Stafford 0-0 0-1 0 3 0 0Newby 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 1Totals 18-44 10-13 47 22 7 12BlufftonPlayers fg-fga ft-fta tp rb as stStauffer g 1-6 1-1 3 1 1 1Brinneman g 1-1 0-0 2 2 0 0Steffen f 2-4 0-0 4 5 0 1McKinley f 2-9 2-3 7 2 4 0Vandentop g 1-2 0-0 3 2 0 0Krider 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0Smith 1-4 1-1 3 3 0 0Mock 1-1 0-0 2 0 0 0Mechling 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0Totals 9-27 4-5 24 16 6 2Bluffton 7 8 0 9 — 24Garrett 10 8 12 17 — 47Three-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.

Garrett’s Emily Somers defends a Bluffton player during Friday night’s Allen County Athletic Conference contest.