Friday Night Mixed League 02/18/11
Friday Night Mixed League 02/18/11
Team Standings:
1. 4-Alarm Fire 65.0-35.0
2. Alley Aces 61.5-38.5
3. Rollin’ Thunder 59.0-41.0
4. Dolezal Family 54.5-45.5
5. Mariah’s Hill 53.5-46.5
6. Good Friends 52.0-48.0
7. Raiders 49.0-51.0
8. Undecided 47.5-52.5
9. Hard Times 45.0-55.0
10. Feel the Power 41.5-58.5
11. Baugh Construction 39.5-60.5
12. O’s Tap 32.0-68.0
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Thursday Night Ladies League 02/17/11
Thursday Night Ladies League 02/18/11
Team Standings:
1. Sew What Embroidery 59.0-25.0
2. Area Services 52.0-32.0
3. Mark’s Body Shop 47.0-37.0
4. Mirror Images 46.0-38.0
5. WKVI Radio 45.0-39.0
6. Norton’s Packaging 44.0-40.0
7. Smith’s 39.0-45.0
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Jeremiah Harvey Wins Heavyweight State Title
Culver Community senior wrestler Jeremiah Harvey completed the greatest individual season in school history by winning the State Championship at 285lbs. Jeremiah began the post season by placing 3rd at the Plymouth Sectional. His dominance of the post season began the following week at the Rochester Regional placing 1st overall, he then went on to win the Merrillville Semi-State before advancing to the State Finals. Jeremiah won his first round match against Huntington North’s Andrew Mason, pinning him in :24. The rest of the tournament would not be as easy. Jeremiah pinned Tyler Melby of Westfield in 6:44, then defeated Bellmont’s #1 ranked undefeated Daniel Meyer 3-2 in overtime, before beating Plymouth’s Damon Howe for the third time this season 3-1 in overtime to take the State Title. Jeremiah ended his historic wrestling season with an overall record of 45-4. Congratulations to Jeremiah Harvey of Culver Community High School on bringing home the Kankakee Valley area’s 6th State Title!
Cody Strange State Qualifying Wrestler
John Glenn 160lb senior wrestler Cody Strange qualified for the State Finals this year. His season came to an end in the first round, losing by decision to Tyler Rickenbaugh of Heritage Hills. It was a great year for Cody who advanced out of the sectional for the first time in his career, placing 3rd at LaPorte. He then went on to place 3rd at the LaPorte Regional before placing 3rd at the Merrillville Semi-State and advancing to the state finals. Cody ended his wrestling season with an overall record of 39-9. Congratulations to Cody Strange of John Glenn on an outstanding season!
Unknown Suspects Drain Hamlet Fire Hydrants; Water Tower
The Town of Hamlet is under a boil water order until further notice.
According to John Goble, Hamlet Water Superintendent, a unknown suspect or suspect(s) drained all six fire hydrants on 500 East, which has also drained the water tower. No flooding was reported as it was contained in the fields. Goble said this is a big concern as fire protection as been hindered with the loss of water.
The incident has been turned over to the Hamlet Police Department for further investigation.
Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Honored as H.J. Halleck Award Winner
With family and friends in attendance, Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn was presented with the Dr. H.J. Halleck Award for service in ceremonies last night at the Moss Creek Country Club. Continue reading
Starke Circuit Court Judge Accepts Plea Agreement for Rodney Craft; Sentences Carl Daugherty
Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall accepted a plea agreement Thursday morning for Rodney Craft, of Knox.
Craft agreed to plead guilty to Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana with a Prior Conviction, Possession of Methamphetamine, Failure to Appear, Escape, and Possession of Chemical Reagents or Precursors with the Intent to Manufacture Methamphetamine. All charges stem from several different open cases in Starke County. Judge Hall has not yet set the sentencing hearing, but according to the Plea Agreement filed in Circuit Court, Craft could see a total of 10 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections on the charges in which he plead guilty.
State Representative Nancy Dembowkski Discusses Democrat Walk-out
Indiana House Speaker, Brian Bosma, said Thursday that he would not call Republicans back until Monday after the Democrats make clear they will not return from an Illinois hotel before then.
17th District State Representative, Nancy Dembowski (D-Knox) talked with WKVI news about the party members walk-out that has caused many in the district to question the maneuver.
“It’s not easy,” said Dembowski. “We’re all sick about it too and it’s pretty stressful, let me tell you. I guess maybe it’s because I’m getting to be a certain age, but if I don’t stand up for what I believe, I can’t live with myself. At some point in time, you have to stand up for what’s right and I think we’re standing up for the people and to be a voice is what’s right.”
Don Good Analyzes Gas Prices
Everyone is talking about gasoline prices. We’re seeing oil prices rise and we’re hearing about $150.00 for a barrel of oil when we don’t really see signs of a robust recovery. Is there a reason behind these increases?
Don Good of the Good Oil Company in Winamac explains the prices at the pump.
Turkey Trax Fundraiser Next Friday
In a few short weeks, the Turkey Trax event will be held in Starke County. This will be the third annual event that began when Eric Corey, who is confined to a wheelchair, asked his parents to organize a wild turkey hunt for other young people with similar disabilities.
Since that first hunt, the Turkey Trax weekend has grown into a huge event and this year, 25 young people will go out with local guides hoping to bag a turkey. The event will be held April 29th through May 1st.
Glen Kay to be Featured on the ‘Ted Hayes Remembers’ Show Today
Back in 1976, residents in Knox got to see their first New Orleans style funeral procession. The Jerry Fuller Jazz Band provided music as they carried Glen Kay’s casket from the funeral coach to the burial site at Crown Hill Cemetery. They played a dirge going up the hill, but coming down, they broke into the old New Orleans song, “Eight Men Going To This Funeral, But Only Seven Of Us Coming Back.” The mourners then
reassembled at Glen Kay Clothing and Shoes for a rousing Dixieland concert and refreshments.
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Sectional Champion West Central
West Central Students 
- Cortney Feuquay
The West Central Lady Trojans won their 4th sectional championship in the last 6 years by defeating DeMotte Covenant Christian, Pioneer, and Tri-County at the West Central Sectional. The Trojans’ season came to an end in the first round of the Caston Regional when they lost to Bowman Academy 49-41. Their 18-5 final record as well as the Sectional Championship quieted West Central’s critiques who were anticipating a down year. Congratulations to the Sectional Champion West Central Lady Trojans on an outstanding season!
Regional Champion Culver
Gwen in her practice gear 
- Nicole Carnegie
The Culver Lady Cavaliers won their first Sectional Championship since 2002. They followed up their Sectional Championship by winning the school’s first ever basketball Regional, defeating Wheeler and Fairfield. Culver will be taking their 25-1 record to the Elkhart Semi-State where they will take on Bishop Luers (22-2).
Two Arrested for a Marijuana Growing Operation in Knox
Police officers arrested two on charges of Dealing and Possession of Marijuana after a marijuana growing operation was found at a residence in Knox.
Starke County Economic Development Director Discusses EDIT Funds with County Council
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Director, Charles Weaver, came before the County Council this week. He asked the members to appropriate the money received from the County economic income tax collections and use the funds appropriately.
Over $1.2 million dollars is appropriated for County bridges. Weaver explained why the bridge funds come from economic income taxes.
“One-half of the economic development income tax monies collected goes into bridges,” explained Weaver. This is an agreement that was reached some number of years ago when it was realized that the cumulative rate, which the County had always adopted to maintain bridges, was insufficient to maintain the bridges.”
The amount of collections received for the County’s use in 2011 is $200,000 less than what was received in 2010. Those County Commissioner’s economic funds can be used in conjunction with the Economic Development Foundation. Weaver was asked how the $200,000 revenue reduction would impact things he has on the drawing board.
“The amount that goes to the Economic Development Foundation would be less than what it was last year. We’re stretching it. We’ve got some projects in mind that we need to do and we’re trying to prioritize those as the most fruit comes to bear. When we have a project that is going to create jobs, we’re going to put the money there.”
The County Economic Income Tax is divided one-half for bridges, three-eighths for Starke County Economic Foundation work, and one-eighth for Starke County government.
Senate Approves Meth Bill
In the wake of year-end reports that law enforcement seized nearly 1,400 meth labs in 2010, Senate legislators vote 46-3 Tuesday in support of a bill co-authored by Senator Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) providing a new weapon in the fight against the narcotic.
Senate Bill 503 works to curb the manufacturing of methamphetamines by tracking the statewide sales of cold and allergy medications containing precursors to the illegal drug and preventing purchases exceeding certain limits.
Knox and Winamac License Branches Change Hours
Officials at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced that the Knox and Winamac license branches will have new hours of operation beginning Monday, February 28th.
The Knox License Branch will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT. The Winamac License Branch will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
