Here is just some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:
Week in Review for November 29th-December 3rd, 2010
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Tuesday Night Men’s League 11/30/10
Tuesday Night Men’s League 11/30/10
Team Standings:
1. Quarter’s 67.0-24.0
2. Konrad Cabinets 60.0-31.0
3. Marks Body Shop 52.0-39.0
4. 1st Choice Pawn 51.0-40.0
5. WKVI 48.0-43.0
6. Sandbar 45.0-46.0
7. Half Track 44.0-47.0
8. Bowlaway Lanes 40.0-51.0
9. Hensleys 40.0-51.0
10. Fishers 40.0-51.0
11. Simonis 33.0-58.0
12. Time Out 26.0-65.0
High Scratch Team Game: Quarter’s 862, 1st Choice Pawn 810, Hensleys 804
High Team Scratch Series: Quarter’s 2459, Hensleys 2326, Bowlaway Lanes 2294
High HDCP Team Game: 1st Choice Pawn 917, Simonis 906, Quarter’s 895
High HDCP Team Series: WKVI 2564, Quarter’s 2558, Hensleys 2545
High Individual Scratch Game: Gordon Buckman 275, Josh Budka 268, Josh Nies 267
High Individual Scratch Series: Gordon Buckman 678, Rob Snowdon 669, Shawn Hale 663
High Individual HDCP Game: Josh Nies 289, Gordon Buckman 276, Josh Budka 272
High Individual HDCP Series: Rob Snowdon 735, Shawn Hale 726, Mark Hensley 720.
Friday Night Mixed League 11/26/10
Friday Night Mixed League 11/26/10
Team Standings:
1. Alley Aces 41.0-19.0
2. 4-Alarm Fire 36.0-24.0
3. Mariah’s Hill 35.0-25.0
4. Dolezal Family 33.5-26.5
5. Good Friends 31.0-29.0
6. Hard Times 31.0-29.0
7. Rollin’ Thunder 28.0-32.0
8. Raiders 26.0-34.0
9. O’s Tap 26.0-34.0
10. Undecided 25.5-34.5
11. Baugh Construction 24.0-36.0
12. Feel The Power 23.0-37.0
High Scratch Team Game: 4-Alarm Fire 776, Good Friends 774, Rollin Thunder 769
High Scratch Team Series: Good Friends 2227, 4-Alarm Fire 2206, Undecided 2134
High HDCP Team Game: Rollin’ Thunder 933, O’s Tap 905, Good Friends 903
High HDCP Team Series: Good Friends 2647, Rollin’ Thunder 2537, 4-Alarm Fire 2527
High Individual Scratch Game-Men: Brian Reading 290, Wesley Cole 279, Josh Baugh 269
High Individual Scratch Series-Men: Wesley Cole 729, Brian Reading 727, Gary Combs 655
High Individual HDCP Game-Men: Brian Reading 292, Jason Patrick 283, Wesley Cole 279
High Individual HDCP Series-Men: Wesley Cole 762, William Wanderski 756, Brian Reading 742
High Individual Scratch Game-Women: Carol Zachary 227, Denise Reading 227, Debra Taulbee 227
High Individual Scratch Series-Women: Carol Zachary 600, Angie Taroli 577, Ruth Smolek 573
High Individual HDCP Game-Women: Denise Reading 267, Kay Chaffins 261, Debbie Taulbee 261
High Individual HDCP Series-Women: Kelly Baugh 691, Alice Dolezal 686, Kay Chaffins 685.
Colts/Cavs Tickets to Help Horse Haven
The Horse Haven in North Judson, is selling two pairs of tickets to the Pacers vs Cavaliers game on December 17, and two pairs of tickets to the Colts vs Jaguars on December 19. This announcement will be up for ten days, normal news below.
Amtrak Train Collides with Semi in Jasper County
Police investigated an accident between an Amtrak train and a semi in Jasper County Friday morning.
It happened on County Road 1200 West near the small town of Fair Oaks.
According to a published report, the semi failed to yield at the crossing and the Amtrak Train from Indianapolis slammed into the semi’s trailer splitting it into two pieces.
The semi was carrying methanol bottles which are highly flammable. Hazmat crews were called to the scene to clean up the spillage. No injuries were reported.
Two Illinois Residents Killed after a Vehicle Accident in Jasper County
The Indiana State Police responded to an early morning crash this morning on I-65 in Jasper County where two people died at the scene.
Preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 5:33 a.m., Michael D Ward, 47 of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was driving a semi, going north bound, when he stated that another semi that was up ahead in the left lane changed lanes quickly to go into the right lane in front of him. That semi immediately swerved to go back to the left lane again. Ward’s semi then hit the vehicle in the right lane.
Both the driver, John Miroballi, 68 of Wood Dale, Illinois and front seat passenger, Jeannie Miroballi, 46, of Wood Dale, Illinois were pronounced dead at the scene by the Jasper County Coroner of massive blunt force trauma.
Starke United Radio Auction on Now; Listen Live on WKVI!
The 2010 Starke United Auction is happening now, live, on WKVI. You may also listen live online by clicking on the “listen live” prompts for K99.3 or AM 1520 at the top of this website. As you can see, everyone is busy at the auction and eagerly awaiting your bids! Continue reading
The Starke United Auction is Today; Listen Live on WKVI
The annual Starke United Auction will be held today at the CenturyLink warehouse. The auction will be broadcast on both WKVI AM and FM and kicks off at 10:00 a.m. CT. WKVI’s Tom Berg and Ted Hayes are the hosts. This year we will be assisted by auctioneer, Ben Osinski, who will describe the items and give you bidding rules.
Gerald Broude Found Guilty on Four Counts of Child Molestation
A verdict has been declared in the Gerald Broude trial in Starke Circuit Court.
A jury of seven men and five women deliberated for 30 minutes and found Broude guilty on all four counts of child molestation. Broude’s bond was revoked and Broude was ordered to be held without bond until his sentencing hearing on Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. CT in Starke Circuit Court.
Starke County Sheriff’s Department Offers Safe Winter Driving Tips
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department had two reports of a car sliding off the road during the recent snow event. The Sheriff’s Department offers these tips for safe winter driving:
North Judson Holiday Activities Begin Tonight
Don’t miss the Christmas light ceremony tonight at 6:00 p.m. CT at Norwayne Field in North Judson. Cookies and hot chocolate will be available at the old firehouse following the event.
Santa Claus will be arriving in North Judson on Saturday, by train, at 12:30 p.m. The Christmas parade will start at the Depot and end at the new firehouse on Luken Street. Santa will be greeting children at the firehouse where cookies and hot chocolate will be available.
Winter Wonderland Event in Winamac this Saturday
The Pulaski County United Fund, INC. invites you to stop by their booth during the Winter Wonderland event in Winamac on Saturday, December 4th.
Starke Memorial Hospital’s Name to Change in January
We’re getting closer to the time when Starke Memorial Hospital’s name will change. As WKVI reported recently, Starke Memorial Hospital will change its name to incorporate “Indiana University Health” after the first of the year. Starke Memorial Hospital CEO, Linda Satkoski, reminds us how the name change came about.
Love Inc. Director Discusses Eligibility and Needs for the Organization
Love Inc. Director, Wendy Medborn, today, talks more about the six year old organization that helps people in need throughout Starke County.
We asked Wendy what the eligibility requirements are in order to receive help from Love Inc.
North Judson-San Pierre Madrigal Dinner Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre Madrigal Dinner and musical performance will be tonight at Grand Central Station in North Judson at 7:00 p.m. CT.
Under the direction of Donna Ness, the singers will be performing two other times, 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. Sunday. This is the 20th year for the performances.
Starke County Government Officials Discuss Health Insurance
Health insurance coverage for Starke County employees was discussed this week by the County Commissioners, Starke County Council President, Mark Smith, and Council-elect member, Mitchell Semans.
Indiana Court of Appeals Upholds Starke County Magistrate’s Ruling
The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling by Starke County Magistrate, Jeanene Calabrese, concerning a search warrant executed at the residence of Donnie Salyer of Knox.
Holiday Activities Scheduled this Weekend in North Judson
The Town of North Judson is gets in the holiday spirit this weekend!
The Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be Friday, December 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. CT in Norwayne Field. Following that, residents are invited join in singing Christmas carols. Then it’s off to the old firehouse for cookies and hot chocolate and a fire in the fireplace to warm you.
Three Starke County Community Corrections Employees Honored at Annual Conference
Three Starke County government employees were recently honored at the Indiana Association of Community Corrections Annual Conference for outstanding achievement in community corrections for 2010. The Conference was held in Indianapolis.
Kimberly Kennedy was selected as the Program Supervisor for 2010 for her exceptional work in overseeing the Starke County Community Corrections Community Service Component and Robert Shawn Mattraw was selected as the Electronic Monitoring Home Detention Employee of the Year. Director, Robert Hinojosa, also received recognition for his 25 years of service to the Association.
Love Inc. Helps Meet the Needs of Starke County
The Love Inc. organization is fulfilling many needs of people experiencing crisis situations in Starke County. The Executive Director of Love Inc. is Wendy Medborn. She’s been “on the job” since August and is already realizing what a big job it is.
Ted Hayes talked with Wendy Medborn Wednesday and asked if needs have increased since so many people are out of work.
