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LocaL S p o r t S Page 5 Best Loser contestants Girls basketball Section A, Page 7 OD’s Trott deserving of Hawkins Award Pilot News Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Weather outlook Wednesday Thursday Friday High 34, Low 28 High 37, Low 25 High 27, Low 18 Local news and weather at www.thepilotnews.com Marshall County, Indiana’s community news source since 1851 Volume 165 Issue No. 22 50¢ Indiana’s Bicentennial prompts celebration plans By Diona EskEw Managing Editor MARSHALL COUNTY — Members of Marshall County are busy preparing for Indiana’s big birthday next year. Monday morning representatives from multiple areas of the county converged at the Marshall County Historic Museum to share their ideas and plans for the celebration. Projects relating to the celebration have been submitted to the Indiana Bicentennial Commission to earn approval for the Legacy Project. In Marshall County five projects have been approved and even more have been submitted. In addition the Marshall County Community Foundation offered a special round of grants just for bicentennial projects. The deadline for submission is over, however, not all grants have been awarded at this time. Mike Stephan, director Potawatomi Wildlife Park, talked about the park’s plans to create signage from 1816 and working forward. He also spoke of wanting to arrange some type of historic tour. Kurt Garner, Wythougan Preservation Council, informed Stephan that Wythougan is planning a county wide driving tour of the historic places in the county and would be happy to add Potawatomi to the list. There are currently about 30 sites that are planned to be included on the tour. In addition Wythougan is planning to have the town of Bourbon and Argos added to the National Registry of Historic places by the end of 2015. Wythougan is also working closely with the Indiana Bi-ways Commissions on a passport project. Because there are seven Bi-ways in Indiana and two of them are right in Marshall County the passport project fits nicely into the plans. The idea is to have a special passport that has each Pilot Photo/ Diona eskew Members of Marshall County met together to discuss ideas and make plans for Indiana’s Bicentennial in 2016. The group has met several times and will meet again in April. bi-way in it as a spread. Individuals would then get a stamp at a designated location, in their passport book when they visit the location. The passports will be geared towards fourth grade history. The Marshall County Orchestra, led by Don Harness, is working on a bicentennial concert for the celebration. The plan so far includes having a host to give informative facts between music that relate to Indiana’s history. While the main music will be orchestral there will be other acts included. Harness said, “Any one that is interested in participating can. I can simplify any music to allow a wide range of skill levels of musicians to participate.” The performance will be outside, but Harness is making See Plans, page A2 Union North discusses technology issues By JEnnifEr Brittin Staff WritEr Pilot Photo/ Rachael heRbeRt-VaRchetto Sheriff Tom Chamberlin stands before the Board of Public Works and Safety at their Jan. 26 meeting. Chamberlin came to speak on the implementation of a new computer dispatch software that will link county and Plymouth police together for officer safety and share vital information to officers in the field. Board of Public Works get updates on central dispatch By rachaEl hErBErtVarchEtto Staff WritEr PLYMOUTH – The Board of Public Works and Safety met Jan. 26 by opening with a call to order and handling standard procedure. After approving the minutes from the previous meeting, City Attorney Sean Surrisi approached to discuss the acknowledgement of KINETIC IT’s service contracts. It will provide internet and phone service over the Metronet connection and additional services. The Redevelopment Commission in December agreed to the purchase of the servers and systems necessary to take advantage of the monthly service agreements and additional services. Each department will now have their own individual service. Utility Superintendent Donnie D a v i dso n approached to request the board grant an exception to Dolores Vaca. Vaca is the manager of 1220 Lincolnway East. After a leak in the building caused damage in two departments, Vaca requested the ability to pay the bill of $832.80 in payments rather than a lump sum as she was unsure of her ability to pay in full. To make it in payments is not currently in the ordinance without a special exception. Clara Sterling came forward with a request to have the fee tacked onto her sewer bill after the bank reported insufficient funds. Sterling stated the bank had closed the account, due to having had her checks stolen, preventing the payment from going through at the time. The board made a special consideration for Sterling and waived the $27.50 fee. Her good standing in having consistently paid on time over many years without outstanding payments was See Dispatch, page A2 MARSHALL COUNTY— The Union North School Corporation held a board of school trustees finance meeting Thursday evening followed by a regular session meeting of the school board. The board of finance elected new officers. Board member, David Grenert, nominated Dan Zieger for President and Karman Eash for Secretary. Nominations were seconded by Mike Berger and passed 5-0. The finance board also discussed the disposition of old outstanding checks. Board member, Ken Moore, moved to approve that Valerie Gillespie, Corporation Treasurer and Kathy Wirtz, High School Treasurer, dispose of old outstanding checks that are unpaid for over two or more years and that the funds be receipted back into the funds from which the checks were drawn. Board member, Karman Eash, seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Next, Valerie Gillespie, Corporation Treasurer, presented information from the 2014 investment report. Following the finance meeting, the Board of School Trustees held their meeting with all members present. The main topics of discussion included the technology report given by new technology director, Jeff Allan, the changing of Michael Edison’s title from Dean of Students to Assistant Principal of LaVille Jr.-Sr. High School and debate over the salary paid to the LaVille assistant basketball coaches. “One serious issue we’ve been having is with the email,” began LaVille Technology Director, Jeff Allan. “More or less, spam bots have gotten into our system and were just flooding out a bunch of spam emails.” He reported that within the last couple of weeks this issue had been resolved. Allan continued on to explain that the previous technology director had planned on going to Office 365, but Allan felt that due to expense it would be a wiser decision to go with Google Apps for Education. Office hours Weekdays 8-5 936-3101 1-800-933-0356 news@thepilotnews.com Sports: 936-3104 sports@thepilotnews.com “It’s all through Google,” he explained. “It works the same as a personal Gmail account and it’s provided free by Google. We get all the advantages of having a Google product with 99 percent up time and none of the data is stored on servers here, so if there’s a natural disaster or some other event, we don’t have to worry about our emails and information not being there.” He went on to explain that by going with Google Apps the corporation will save a significant amount of money, about $23,000, and once the transition is complete there won’t be any more email issues. Allan presented information regarding his intent to purchase backup hardware which will bring the school’s hardware up to date. “This will let us store a lot more for a much longer time period,” Allan stated. “It will also make the recovery process a lot easier than it was in the past.” Board members unanimously approved the change of Michael Edison’s title from Dean of Students to Assistant Principal of LaVille Junior Senior High School retroactive to January 1, 2015. This change will give him all the benefits of a Union-North United School Corporation Administrator. Next on the agenda was discussion regarding the approval of additional money being paid to both Cody Coblentz and Derrick DeShone as the Assistant Varsity Basketball Coaches for LaVille. After views were stated by board members regarding this matter, board member David Grenert moved to amend the motion due to unclarity. “As mover of the motion, let me explain the rationale behind that,” explained Grenert. “I believe that we are obviously not all on the same page as to what we attempted to do in December.” After further debate, the board agreed to table the discussion until clarification can be provided at the next meeting to everyone regarding discussions which took place at the board’s December meeting. Superintendent, Mitchell Mawhorter, reported that April 6 will be used as a makeup day for the snow day taken on January 9. 20% OFF ALL JANUARY INVENTORY 907 W. Jefferson St., Plymouth, IN 574-540-6495 www.georgesanquemotors.com 1999 Chevy Malibu - 27,000 miles - $3,695 2004 Mercury Sable - 80,000 miles - $3,695 2005 Ford Pickup - 75,000 miles - $7,295 2004 Ford Freestar Van - Local - $3,695 2000 Olds Intrigue - 70,000 miles - $3,895 2007 Ford Taurus - 85,000 miles - $4,895 Local Page A2 Obituaries Pilot News • Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Plans, from front James R. Eads Charles ‘Charlie’ Schafer PLYMOUTH — James R. “Jimmy” Eads, 55, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Born in South Bend on Aug. 7, 1959, Jimmy was the son of Nolan M. and Frances I. (Colwell) Eads. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1977 and soon after joined the U.S. Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Lang, and while serving in the South Pacific assisted Indonesian refugees. He was Honorably Discharged in October of 1982. On April 4, 1992, Jimmy married Beth A. Washburn in the Church of Christ in Bourbon. To this union two children were born, Calvin James and Michael Francis. Jimmy worked as a licensed waste water operator, serving many of the local cities. He was also a laborer for various companies in the area. He was a member of the Laborers and HOD Carriers Union Local 166 and the NIOWA. Also, Beth and he were members of the First Presbyterian Church in Plymouth, joining a great poker player and friend, Hal Gronniger and his wife Patti. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing when he had the chance. He was a fan of NASCAR driver Dick Trickle, which he met at the Winchester Speedway. Jimmy was involved in his son’s high school football and a fan of the Rockies. He was a Civil War history buff and a fan of the Baltimore Orioles. He was extremely kind and gentle, and an amazing dad. He helped build a Godzilla suit for his son Michael, and the family went to the Godzilla Fest in Chicago two years in a row. Jimmy was a family man, always making his kids’ interests his own and supported them whole-heartedly. Jimmy is survived by his wife Beth of Plymouth and their two sons: Calvin of West Lafayette and Michael of Plymouth. His siblings are: Jerry Eads of Kendallville, Norma (George) Rosh of Indianapolis, Roger (Cindi) Eads of South Bend and Tim (Angi) Eads of Plymouth. His nieces and nephews whom survive are: Barbie, Zach, Matt, Tyler, PJ, Brianne, Dustin, Brandy, Alex, Hannah, Elliot, Adam, Josh, Chrystal, Dan and Ryan, as well as, his mother-in-law, Eileen Washburn of Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Barbie Ann and Philip Eads, nephew Aaron Black, and father-in-law, Jack Washburn. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the United Way of Marshall County, 2701 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563. Notes of condolence may be sent to the family through the website: www.johnson-danielson.com PLYMOUTH — Charles H. Schafer, formerly of Plymouth, age 90, passed away at 12:30 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at the Signature Healthcare, in Bremen. Charles was born on Oct. 14, 1924, in Oak Park, Ill., to Earl W. and Annette M. (Fisher) Schafer. Charles married the former Sarah “Sally” Buswell in January of 1948, in Jeffersonville. He was a selfemployed boilermaker, making and fixing boilers, by trade. He belonged to the Heston Train Museum in LaPorte. Charlie was a huge Civil War Buff, enjoying many Civil War re-enactments in places like Friendship, Indiana. Charles was the co-owner, with Bob Listenberger, of a hot air balloon, they named “October”. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army, during World War II. Charles is survived by his son, Robert and Valerie Schafer of Plymouth; his grandchildren, Eleesha J. Schafer, Lee R. (Jenna) Schafer, Sarah A. Schafer, and Sam C. (Echo) Schafer; and nine great-grandchildren. Charles was preceded in passing by his parents, Earl W and Annette M. (Fisher) Schafer; his wife, Sarah B. “Sally” Schafer; and their two sons, Charles H. “Chuck” Schafer and Earl W. “Bud” Schafer. Aug. 7, 1959 – Jan. 25, 2015 Oct. 14, 1924 - Jan. 23, 2015 PILOT PHOTO/ DIONA ESKEW This placemat is from the first group Bicentennial meeting that was held at the Marshall County Museum. Those attending the first meeting shared ideas while this drawing was created from their ideas. arrangements to include an indoor location in the event of rain. The goal is to practice March through May and perform in June. Debbie Gidley, of Encore Performing Arts, mentioned that she and Encore are still working toward having some type of community theater for the event. The group is planning on focusing their summer Music in the Park series on Indiana musicians. “We are trying to plan something for each month. One idea is to have talks focusing on Cole Porter. We are also hoping to plan a county wide ball in December, near the states actual birthday. The Plymouth Parks Department, represented by Scott Michel, has been working with groups about using the park’s services. The park is also interested in their own project, however have not finalized anything as of yet. Maria Mikel, member of the Bremen school board, talked ~VISITATION~ of a lot of plans that Bremen is working on. The town is WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 2015, NOON-2 P.M. planning on revitalizing the Octoberfest that used to occur. VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME They are also considering a mural to commemorate the 300 W. MADISON ST. event. They currently have three possible locations but have PLYMOUTH, IN 46563 not confirmed any of them yet. Bremen also plans on showing Hoosier films in the park over the course of 2016. ~SERVICES~ On the environmental aspect, there are plans of planting WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 2015, 2 P.M. 200 trees down Plymouth Street. “Essentially people will VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME buy a tree and we will plant them on either side of Plymouth CHAPLAIN ALEX, OFFICIATING Street,” said Mikel. They will also be lining the town in Indiana colors of blue and gold with flowers. ~BURIAL~ Heather Barron, of the Bourbon Library, talked about the CULVER MASONIC CEMETERY, CULVER Remember Bourbon project. The project records conversations from Bourbon residents past and present as they share ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ their memories of the small town through the years. The www.vangilderfuneralhome.com library is also planning to do a type of history walk and focus their summer program on the bicentennial. The Yellow River Festival group is planning on getting involved in some way as well. The Argos library is also planning to submit a Legacy Project to the commission. They are working to build an interactive timeline web page filled with pictures and inforKenneth Salyer mation about the town through the years. Jan. 25, 2015 Argos holds an annual parade over the 4th of July weekPLYMOUTH — Kenneth Salyer, 53, died at his residence Sunday evening at 8:25 p.m. Jan. 25, 2015 after a long ill- end. They are currently having talks about having the parade and festivities focusing on the bicentennial. The conness. Arrangements are pending at this time at Johnson- versations are still in the early stages of planning. The idea of having a special goal of 200 volunteer hours Danielson Funeral Home. was again discussed. There will be more conversations with United Way and Relay for Life about getting those hours tracked county wide. The next group meeting will be April 27 at 9 a.m. at the Marshall County Museum. Individual groups and organizafor sharing information as for officer approved. tions are encouraged to meet at their convenience to work safety. City Engineer Rick Gaul gave a brief on the projects for their areas. “Being on the same software system summary of his 2014 annual summary For more information visit www.indiana2016.org to be as the county allows us to share our for engineering. added to the mailing list to stay up to date on all the meetinformation, and they’re information is “61 percent public works, 36 percent ings send an email to sue@mchistoricalsociety.org. available to all officers working,” said storm water, planning was 3 percent,” Bacon. he explained. The log the police have been using Surrisi approached the board once is a Microsoft Access database log, the again for Resolution 2015-641. The same that had been started by then resolution was to for the Plymouth Police Chief Tom Chamberlin in the Wastewater Department to accept 1990s. The record management system Center and West Townships transfer of that the police also use is not capable a vehicle designated as surplus propof integrating with the database and is erty. not “user friendly”. The tanker is capable of conveyJim Marquardt, street superinten- ing 3,000 gallons and will be used in dent, requested to start seeing quotes the transport of biosolids and potable for a new vehicle in the 2015 bud- water to sewer cleaning vehicles in the get. Marquardt sought to replace a field. The temporary fix will bridge the 1993 F250 truck and replace it with a gap of a lack of vehicle until a better 3500 series chassis. The request was solution is found. Death Notice Dispatch, continued from front part of the board’s decision. Davidson next requested to solicit quotes for the replacement of a half ton pickup for the Wastewater Department and one three-quarter ton pickup as well. The items were included in the 2015 budget and the board approved the request. Police Chief Dave Bacon approached to give an update on the central dispatch software package that would streamline and share information between county and city law enforcement departments. The CAD software is currently installed in the laptops and squad cars. Bacon has chosen to utilize the software during the third shift for several days each week between the two agencies to test how well it functions. The reason for the move is as much Stay up to date, visit us online www.thepilotnews.com Subscribe today! 936-3101 Compare our low prices! Shop local and save! www.shopanco.com 213 N Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563 • 574-936-3336 Chili Supper Friday, January 30 th 4:30 - 7:00 PM DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR FURNACE THIS WINTER! Furnace Tune-Up Regular Price 89, on sale for 69! $ $ *Must present this coupon or mention this ad Cost: $5.00 St. Thomas Church Parish Hall 412 N. 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Bond was set at $10,005. • Amanda Michele Hahn, 40, Plymouth, was arrested at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 by the Marshall County Police Department and charged with failure to appear. • Richard Robert Winkelman, 32, Etna Green, was arrested at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 by the MCPD and charged with three counts dealing/delivering/manufacturing methamphetamine, two counts probation violation, two counts failure to appear, possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia, possession chemical reagents or precursors manufacture, maintain a common nuisance, reckless possession paraphernalia — used to introduce, and unlawful sale of a precursor. • Mark Elmer Miller, 61, South Bend, was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 by the PPD and charged with theft. Bond was set at $755. • Kiersten Marie Woodward, 23, South Bend, was arrested at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 by the PPD and charged with battery, and domestic battery. Bond was set at $3,005. • Oscar Edwardo Molina, 22, South Bend, was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 by the PPD and charged with operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license. Bond was set at $255. • Jason Noel Riddle, 37, Osceola, was arrested at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23 by the MCPD and charged with failure to appear. • Jeffrey Jason Young, 44, South Bend, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 by the Bremen Police Department and charged with operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license. Bond was set at $255. • Jeremy Douglas Housley, 37, South Bend, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 by the BPD and charged with probation violation. • Felix Huitzil-Cuatzo, 23, Indianapolis, was arrested at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 by the MCPD and charged with operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license, and driving while suspended. Bond was set at $755. • Michael Allen Johnson, 21, Bremen, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 by the BPD and charged with possession marijuana, salvia, hashish, hash oil, operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or II controlled, and operating vehicle while intoxicated endanger a person. Bond was set at $1,505. • Kody Lee Close, 22, Indianapolis, was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 by the MCPD and charged with possession marijuana, salvia, hashish, hash oil. Bond was set at $505. • Khristina Marie Ann Grove, 18, Plymouth, was arrested at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 by the PPD and charged with battery resulting in bodily injury, possession Schedule I-IV controlled substance, and illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage. Bond was set at $1,505. • Scott Larry McNeece, 44, Argos, was arrested at 8:07 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 by the Culver Police Department and charged with driving while suspended. Bond was set at $755. • Jerome Allen Barr, 41, Bremen, was arrested at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 by the MCPD and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and operating a vehicle with BAC of .15 percent or more. Bond was set at $1,505. • Crystal Lynn Rhoads, 28, Argos, was arrested at 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 by the MCPD and charged with battery resulting in bodily injury, and public intoxication. Bond was set at $755. • Brianna Noel Lymburner, 19, South Bend, was arrested at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 by the MCPD and charged with possession marijuana, salvia, hashish, hash oil. Bond was set at $505. • Alex Joseph Snyder, 22, Carmel, was arrested at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 by the MCPD and charged with possession salvia, hashish, hash oil, operating vehicle while intoxicated endanger a person, and operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or II controlled. Bond was set at $1,505. • James Scott Ferraro, 41, Fort Wayne, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 by the MCPD and charged with operating vehicle while intoxicated endanger a person, and operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 percent or more. Bond was set at $1,505. • Christopher James Swihart, 26, Plymouth, was arrested at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 by the MCPD and charged with possession two or more chemical reagents/precursors with intent to manufacture controlled substance. Bond was set at $1,505. • Chad Allen Stump, 29, Lakeville, was arrested at 3:55 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 by the MCPD and charged with possession more than 10 grams of ephedrine, pseudophedrine, phenylpropan, operating vehicle while intoxicated endanger a person, and operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or II controlled. Bond was set at $1,505. • Joshua Lee Hopper, 25, Culver, was arrested at 5:40 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26 by the CPD and charged with driving while suspended. Bond was set at $755. MARSHALL COUNTY— It’s Girl Scout cookie time. With cookies only being sold once a year and for a limited time, people don’t want to miss out and eagerly anticipate the onset of cookie season. This year, it will be even easier to find a location to purchase cookies. The official Girl Scout Cookie Finder Mobile App is available to help cookie hunters find the nearest cookie booth and provides them with information about the sale including time, date and location of the sale. This years selection of cookies being offered include the traditional ThanksA-Lot shortbreads dipped in chocolate, buttery Shortbreads, minty chocolate Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties with vanilla cookies layered with real peanut butter and chocolate, and Caramel deLites flavored with caramel, coconut and chocolate. Also available are Lemonades which are shortbread cookies with lemony icing and Peanut Butter Sandwich cookies made from oatmeal cookies with peanut butter sandwiched between. This year a couple new cookies join the line-up including glutenfree Toffee-tastic, buttery cookies with toffee bits and Trios made with real peanut butter, chocolate chips and whole grain oats. Rah-Rah Raisin, an oatmeal raisin cookie made with whole grain oats, raisins and Greek yogurtflavored chunks also makes its debut. Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low began the craze over 100 years ago when she Information on these arrests was provided by law enforcement agencies. Individuals whose names appear in these reports are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law. FREE DRINK with choice of: organized the first Girl Scout troop in 1912. Since then, Girl Scouts has been helping girls discover their strengths and talents and instructing them on ways to build confidence and character so that they can become strong, confident women who will positively impact the world as adults. Girl Scouts of Northern IndianaMichigan (GSNI-M) covers 22 counties, with 20 in northern Indiana and two in southwest Michigan. The council has nearly 3,200 adult volunteers who work with nearly 12,000 girls in grades kindergarten through 12. Girl Scout cookie sales is one of the major fundraisers for Girl Scout units. Revenue earned from sales is used to pay for events and activities for the girls scouts like camping and trips, maintenance of the council’s Girl Scout camps and other properties, cookie sale incentives and council administrative costs. Approximately 70 percent of the proceeds stay in the local council and around 15 percent goes directly to the troop selling the cookies. Every local Girl Scout troop sets By rachael herBert-Varchetto Staff Writer PLYMOUTH – The Common Council opened their Jan. 26 meeting with a continuation of previous issues from Jan. 12. Councilman Mike Delp once again brought up the subject of the house constructed in pole barn style by owner Jud Rousch, a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Navy veteran. Delp stated that he had spoken to a realtor, appraiser, neighbors, and other individuals to determine that local homeowners on Baker Street would have their property values reduced. He also stated that he had spoken with local cities building commissioners from Valparaiso and Warsaw in his research in his crusade against the use of metal vertical siding on the building. Delp further stated that in his estimation, roughly 60 percent of the structure would be garage and 40 percent living area. “It’s going to look like a small commercial structure and it doesn’t fit the area,” he said. City Attorney Sean Surrisi stated that there are no aesthetic restrictions according to city code. He further stated that in the past, the Supreme Court has ruled that while there may be some minor coding on aesthetics, but that regulating it can go too far and restrict the free expression and property rights of the owner. “The state prohibits cities from passing more stringent building codes than their own,” he stated. Rousch approached the podium to answer questions regarding his planned aesthetic design of the home. His plan is that two sides of the house will have something other than metal, the floors will be heated, the structure will have a wrap-around porch, and the windows will be large with shutters. Rousch stated that the home will look very nice once it is finished. The outside is projected to be finished, leaving a shell, in two months with weather permitting. Neighbor Beverly Alt took the podium after Rousch to state her opinion on the subject. “I’m very upset. I don’t like the way it looks. The property will depreciate the area,” she said emphatically. The council moved onward to new business as Surrisi approached concerning the appointment of alternates to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Fred Webster and Greg Compton were approved in the council’s motion to move forward with the process. Dancing with the Stars Saturday, February 7th 6:00 p.m. • Swan Lake Resort We need your votes! Eric & Tammy Drake Eric and Tammy Drake moved from West Point, NY to Culver Indiana in 2009 when they retired from the Army. Eric is a pastor at New Song Community Church in Plymouth and a Professor of Mathematics at Culver Academies. They have been married for 26 years and have 4 children. Jarrod, 21, is a newlywed and a junior at Anderson University. Joshua, 18, is a cadet at West Point. Both are Culver Academies graduates. Sarah, 11, and Rachel 7, are homeschooling. Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. PILOT PHOTO/ RACHAEL HERBERT-VARCHETTO Jud Rousch, owner of a property being erected on Baker Street, stands before the Common Council at their Jan. 26 meeting. Rousch is creating a house with a pole barn construction that will have a full garage. Neighbors on the street are opposed to the aesthetic design and construction of the home as they believe it will devalue their own properties in the long term. Currently, no ordinances stand concerning aesthetic design choices by property owners. Commissioner Kurt Garner approached with Josh Walker, co-owner of the Blacksail Brewing Company, to discuss measures that would help the fledgling brewery finally take flight. The brewing company has made arrangements to take over the old Salvation Army building on Water Street, across the way from River Park Square. Walker requested, along with Garner, that a special commission be established to extend the historic district boundary of the downtown to the building, rather than ending at the alleyway where current lines lay. With this designation, Walker and his business partner will be able to more readily gain their permits for the building with the help of that historic designation. Buildings according to the national federal registry must be at least 50 years old. At the time of the original establishment of the historic downtown, the buildings on Water Street were not that old in 1997. The designation, for the federal registry, now takes between 12 and 18 months longer than it did before, according to Garner. The council approved ordinance 2015-2084 to establish the Plymouth Historic Preservation Commission through three readings, and only to broaden the designations for this purpose. Marshall County Neighborhood Center’s 7th Annual Expires: 1-31-15 208 N. Michigan St., Downtown Plymouth 574-935-0597 their own cookie sale goals depending on what they plan to use the funds earned for. Troops hold their booth sales at local retailers like Wal-Mart, Kroger, K-Mart and gas stations. The money the troops raise is used for camping, supplies and to support the scout’s community service efforts helping local organizations, such as the Red Cross. Troops in GSNI-M council have access to two camp properties, two program centers and three service centers located throughout the council area. Girls who participate in the annual cookie sale event benefit by marketing the cookies and interacting with customers. “The girls learn important life skills through the process of selling cookies,” says Vickie Blair of GSNI-M. “They learn how to set goals, work with money, work as a team, and of course they build communication skills.” It helps them develop confidence and learn skills that will stay with them throughout their lives like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and good business ethics. This is the first year that cookie sales will go digital allowing girls to learn how to build their own cookie websites and how to do sales in a different manner. This year National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend will take place February 27 through March 1. For more information about Girl Scouts or to locate cookie booths, visit www.gsnim.org or call the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michigan at 800283-4812. Home construction on Baker Street discussed by council Wet Burrito with biscuits & gravy breakfast – or – Honduras Carne Asuda Dinner – or – Honduras Enchilada Lunch – or – Pupusas Lunch Not to be combined with other coupons Page A3 Along with a heart for Marriage and Student Ministry, Eric and Tammy developed a love for ballroom dance through lessons at Lifeplex with Mewsette Cartwright last year and are excited to be a part of this great charity event. Vote for your favorite couple at www.events.org/neighborhoodcenter Does your group need a fund raising idea? Call Adrien or Cindy for details on how your group or organization can make money selling subscriptions to our local papers. Give us a call today! 936-3101 Opinion Page A4 Pilot News • Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Straight ticket bill deserves a vote In an era often marred by senseless legislation (allowing guns on school property) and ethical issues (former superintendent of public instruction Tony Bennett, Rep. Eric Turner), it’s nice to see a lawmaker propose a measure firmly grounded in logic. By Ray Cooney It’s especially (PoRtland) CommeRiCial Review heartening when a legislator brings forth a commonsense bill despite the fact that it will likely have a negative impact on his own party. House Bill 1008, authored by Rep. David Ober (R-Albion), would end straight ticket voting — selecting all the candidates from a single party with the push of one button — in Indiana. What stands out about Ober’s bill, which was co-authored by fellow Republicans Kathy Richardson (Noblesville) and Milo Smith (Columbus), is that he proposed it despite the fact it is likely to have a greater impact on his party than the opposition. The Hoosier State, after all, tends to lean to the right. Republicans account for seven of our nine U.S. Representatives, six of our seven state executive office holders, 37 of our 50 state senators and 69 out of our 100 state representatives. And if more voters select Republicans, it’s likely they also receive more straight ticket votes. That was true in November in Jay County, which heavily favored the GOP in state and national races, when 457 straight ticket votes went to the Republican party compared to 219 for Democrats and just four for Libertarians. To us, straight ticket voting has never made any sense. It allows a citizen to step into a voting booth and mindlessly select a slate of candidates, some of which he or she may not have even known were running for office. That’s not the kind of voting we want to encourage. Voting should be a thoughtful process in which citizens view campaign advertising, listen to what is said during debates, and, yes, read about candidates in their local newspapers. They should then make their choice based on information they’ve gathered rather than the R or D in front of the candidate’s name. (Note that party designation will continue to be on the ballot, so if a voter wants to select everyone from the same party he or she easily can. It will just require pressing a few more buttons.) Party designation shouldn’t be the sole deciding factor in the voting booth, especially in local elections. There are good and bad candidates from all parties, and the only goal of the voter should be to select those they feel will do the best job for their city, county, state or country. Indiana is one of just 12 states — Michigan and Kentucky are two of the others — that offer the straight ticket option. It’s time to take our name off the list. Commentary Muslim allies combating Islamic State deserve support Most of the Left has figured it out: We in the West, and by the West I roughly mean the United States and its NATO allies, have been under attack by Muslim whatever (you fill in the blank). Some say Muslim extremists, some say Muslim radicals, same say Islamofacists, some say Muslim terrorists. Call them whatever, it is clear that these people are not just a few guys in a basement somewhere in Pakistan. They are organized and are engaged in coordinated attacks on the West. They influence existing states (Pakistan, Iran), and they have a state called the Islamic State of Iraq and alSham (ISIS). They are persistent, and they are not going to disappear from the scene anytime soon. These terrorists are evil; and no amount of being nice, saying nice things, refraining from referring to them as Muslims, extending a peaceful hand in friendship, listening to their concerns, apologizing for colonialism or the crusades, engaging in constructive dialogue is ever going to tame them or constrain them. Nor will it influence their recruiting ability. In fact, such politically correct nonsense probably helps them recruit. The Charlie Hebdo cartoons are offensive, very offensive. In most every Commentary By CeCil Bohanon Muslim country it would be illegal, as would similar expression in many other places (think China and Russia). A majority of people in the world believe the government should ban such cartoons. We in the West are in the minority. Most of the world does not accept our notion of unbridled free speech. That is also why this Islamic brand of terrorism isn’t going away anytime soon. Western values are not universal or even commonly held — no matter how many times we sing Kumbaya or wish otherwise. I hope the Right will figure out: While way too many Muslims either explicitly or implicitly sympathize with the terrorists’ aims and methods, there are untold millions of Muslims who hate these terrorists as much as we do. I know. Some are former students of mine who are in their native lands taking great risks trying to fight these forces of evil. And I hope all will understand: These are the Muslims we should court, aid and support. They were marching in Iran in 2009. They opposed the Assad regime in Syria. They are in Kurdistan. They removed the Muslim Brotherhood from power in Egypt. They are in Iraq and Afghanistan. Do they agree with us on matters of free speech, public decency, gay rights, etc.? Probably not. Their governments will not be carbon copies of the United States or Western Europe. Under their rule, Charlie Hebdo will be illegal, but they will not insist it be illegal in our country. Is there a risk some of these allies will be insincere and turn on us? Yes, we live in a real world. The litmus test is whether they are intent on killing us or undermining our way of life. If we have good reason to believe they are not, we should support them as they fight the common enemy in our midst. It is time for the U.S. to stop abandoning its friends in a futile hope of persuading its enemies. Cecil Bohanon is an adjunct scholar with the Indiana Policy Review Foundation and a professor of economics at Ball State University. • State view • Payout caps can serve taxpayers (Anderson) Herald Bulletin When injured through no fault of their own, most Hoosiers expect, at the least, to receive compensation to cover medical expenses. There are, of course, exceptions to the amounts needed to cover such expenses, including ongoing medical costs, inability to work and mental trauma. There are also exceptions to consider as to the cause of the injury is an individual, a private company or a government entity. In Indiana, laws have worked their way through the system to limit the amount individuals can seek against government agencies in seeking compensation for injury or wrongful death. The rules, part of the Indiana Tort Claims Act, will never seem appropriate for those who have been injured. The ITCA places a cap of $700,000 for an individual and $5 million per incident in claiming damages against state agencies and government entities. Victims may feel those are too low. But these limits and related state actions seem sound in addressing the victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse on Aug. 13, 2011, at an outdoor Sugarland concert. In December of that year, the state offered $5 million to more than 60 of those injured and to the estates of seven people who died in the tragedy. Only one family — that of 10-year-old Jordyn Polet of Cincinnati — did not accept a settlement; the Polets had been offered $1,690.75. The girl had sustained leg and ankle injuries and experienced posttraumatic stress disorder. Her mother and sister, who were also injured, accepted a share of the settlement for their injuries. Recognizing that $5 million was not enough for such a large group, the Indiana Legislature came back with an additional $6 million for those who had accepted the first settlement offer. Attorneys for Jordyn Polet sued the state, saying the cap does not allow victims to be paid equally. Last week, the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld the cap for seemingly good reasons that benefit Hoosier taxpayers. Legal terminology aside, there are two basic concepts that support the caps in this case. The first: None of the victims were precluded from seeking a claim, and the state of Indiana did offer a settlement. Polet and her family had a right to seek additional compensation and they pursued it. The legal process was available to all the victims. The second: Public taxpayer funds are involved in distributing financial relief here. As was noted by Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller, who defends the tort claim cap, the public did not cause the injuries. To most Hoosiers, the accident was caused by negligence and miscommunication among organizers. That is likely a hazard that will always need to be addressed by government leaders. There are financial limitations in suing a government entity in Indiana. Those restrictions may not seem to serve people injured in the horrible accident of a stage collapsing at the Indiana State Fair. But in this case, the limitations go a long way toward serving the larger body of Hoosier taxpayers. Copyright 2015 Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. Pilot News Letters Policy •All letters must include the name, address and day telephone number for confirmation purposes. Address and phone numbers will not be published. •Only one letter will be published during any 30-day period by the same person on the same general subject. •Letters must be no longer than 300 words in length. •Letters that attack the character or integrity of an individual or organization will not be published. 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To Order Your Subscription call 1-800-933-0356 or 574-936-3101. The Pilot News is a member of the Hoosier State Press Association and The Associated Press. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 • Page A5 Sports Contact us: email sports@thepilotnews.com or call 574-936-3104 OD’s Trott very deserving recipient of Hawkins Award By Doug griffiths Staff Writer Photo Provided Triton grad Clay Yeo brings the ball up the floor for Bethel College during a game with IWU earlier this season. Yeo earns 2nd Crossroads League Player of the Week honor for Bethel HARTFORD CITY — Triton grad and all-time leading Marshall County high school scorer Clay Yeo was honored for the second time as the Crossroads League Player of the Week on Monday after the sophomore guard continued his high level play in a pair of Bethel road wins. Yeo averaged 25 points, 10 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1 steal per game while sinking 63 percent from the field on 17-of-27 attempts. Yeo opened up the week helping his No. 8-ranked Pilots (19-3, 7-3 CL) to a 70-50 victory at Taylor University on Jan. 20, scoring a career high-tying 31 points to go along with 14 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals. The Bourbon native capped it off with 19 points and the game-deciding three-pointer in the closing seconds to upset No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan University 88-85. For the week, the Valparaiso University transfer shot a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line and 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. Yeo currently leads the Crossroads League in scoring, knocking in 21.8 points per contest, good for 12th in the nation, as well as ranking 11th in three-point field goal percentage (48 percent). Yeo has scored in double figures in every game for Bethel, hitting the 31-point mark four times. The Crossroads League Player of the Week honor is the second for Yeo, who was also named last Nov. 17. He follows Bethel College senior Matt Schauss as the second straight Pilot men’s basketball student-athlete to earn the honor. This season Bethel has received the Player of the Week accolade six times. Girls swimming After being honored as the girl’s recipient of the 2015 W.B. Hawkins Award for excellence in academic and athletics at the annual Bi-County Tournament Saturday night, OregonDavis’ Riley Trott was her usual down-to-earth self. “This feels pretty good,” she said when asked how winning the Hawkins Award compares to being on last year’s state championship team. “Winning state was one of our greatest accomplishments as a team and this builds my confidence for future things.” Her mother, Kelly Trott, on the other hand, was slightly more emotional. “I cried,” said her mother when Riley was named the winner of the prestigious award in front of a packed gymnasium at LaVille High School. “I am very proud. She’s very deserving.” No doubt. The Hawkins Award selection committee made the perfect selection. Trott, a junior who is a starting guard for the Lady Cats, has a 4.25 GPA and has earned just one B — in AP psychology — in her scholastic career. “Personally I’m extremely proud of this young lady because she truly is a hard worker on and off the court in everything she does, and it show,” said OregonDavis girls varsity basketball head coach Terry Minix, who knows Riley well off the court since she and his daughter, Lexi, are such close friends. “This young lady has persevered so much after losing her father (Mike) at such a young age. I truly believe he still lives within her because she is such a determined young lady and always thinks of everyone else before herself just like her father always did. “Not to be outdone, her mother, has been the rock in keeping their family upbeat and positive,” Minix added. Pilot Photo/ doug griffiths Oregon-Davis junior Riley Trott is pictured here showing off her W.B. Hawkins Award after being presented with the honor Saturday night at LaVille High School. One of her favorite subjects in schools is mathematics, something Riley admits has always come easy. She is currently taking pre-calculus and trigonometry. Her mother knew Riley had a special inner drive at an early age. “She’s always wanted to be the best,” Kelly said. “She is going to do great things in life.” Riley is already making her impact felt not only at school, but also throughout her community. A statement held very dear to her is “never humiliate someone for your gain.” There’s no question she places others feelings ahead of her own and is passionate about helping those in her community as well as her school. She helps first graders learn to read and volunteers at local elections to soak in as much as she can about local government. Riley is a vital member of many clubs at school, including Yearbook and Student See Trott, Page A6 Bi-County founders honored Results Lady Lions down Marian Bremen’s girls swim team earned a dominant 133-49 win in a dual meet with Marian on Monday night. The Lady Lions won all but two events and finished onetwo in seven different events at the meet. Kaitlyn Ahlenius was a four-time winner in the individual medley and the breaststroke as well as in the 200 medley relay and the 400 freestyle relay. Regan Murphy was a winner in the 500 freestyle, the 200 freestyle relay and the 400 freestyle relay, Kerygan LaVine won the butterfly and was a winner with the 200 medley and 200 free relays, and Diane Stichter won the 200 free and was also a winner in both the 400 free and 200 free relays. Madysen LaVine won the backstroke and was a winner in the 400 free relay. • BREMEN 133, MARIAN 49 200 medley relay: 1. Bremen (Jaclyn Lawmaster, Kaitlyn Ahlenius, Kerygan LaVine, Jessica Bollenbacher) 2:21.58, 2. Bremen 2:34.57; 200 freestyle: 1. Diane Stichter (B) 2:27.1, 2. Coral Reed (B) 2:39.08; 200 IM: 1. Kaitlyn Ahlenius (B) 2:34.25, 2. Madysen LaVine (B) 2:45.28; 50 freestyle: 1. Shannon Hendricks (M) 28.38, 2. Jessica Bollenbacher (B) 29.01; Diving: 1. Belle Beeson (B) 182.6, 2. Jaclyn Lawmaster (B) 170.7; 100 butterfly: 1. Kerygan LaVine (B) 1:19.47, 2. Taryn Vandiver (B) 1:21.53; 100 freestyle: 1. Shannon Hendricks (M) 1:02.14, 2. Jessica Bollenbacher (B) 1:05.37; 500 freestyle: 1. Regan Murphy (B) 6:19.8, 2. Diane Stichter (B) 6:29.45; 200 freestyle relay: 1. Bremen (Jessica Bollenbacher, Kerygan LaVine, Regan Murphy, Diane Stichter) 2:04.25, 2. Marian 2:13.05; 100 backstroke: 1. Madysen LaVine (B) 1:18.7, 2. Charlotte Voor (M) 1:23.63; 100 breaststroke: 1. Kaitlyn Ahlenius (B) 1:20.73, 2. Emma Hundt (B) 1:28.57; 400 freestyle relay: 1. Bremen (Diane Stichter, Madysen LaVine, Regan Murphy, Kaitlyn Ahlenius) 4:29.79, 2. Marian 4:41.7. Boys swimming Lions beat Marian Bremen’s boys swim team claimed a lopsided win over Marian Monday, 113-49. The Lions won every race at the dual meet, missing a top finish only in the diving competition. Carter Filchak won the 200 free and the backstroke, swam anchor for Bremen’s winning 200 medley relay team, and See Results, Page A6 Photo Provided On Saturday evening at the 50th Annual TCU Bi-County Tournament, Dale Cox and Roland Young were honored as the two living co-founders of the Bi-County Tournament. This year also marked the 20th season that Dale’s son, Steve, has announced the games. Sports Page A6 Sports Briefs Pilot News • Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Nadal loses; Sharapova to play all-Russian semi in Australia Soccer Registration ongoing for LifePlex’s Youth Indoor Soccer Session II PLYMOUTH — You can currently register your team or player for LifePlex’s Youth Indoor Soccer League Session II. Games will begin on Sunday Feb. 15 and interest is already high from areas such as Bremen, LaVille, Argos, Plymouth, Walkerton/North Liberty, and Rochester. The league will run through March 15 with games primarily being played on Sunday afternoons/early evenings (depending on gym availability there may be some Saturday games, too). Teams can join for $300 each and individuals can register to be placed on House Teams for $50 apiece. Games will consist of 5 vs. 5 with no keeper. Session II’s league will be broken into four divisions — U9/10, U11/12, U13/14 and High School — and is open to boys and girls generally in grades 3-12. The league uses Futsal balls. Futsal is a very popular European form of soccer that is played with specially designed balls that do not bounce as much as soccer balls. The game is designed to enhance players’ footwork and dribbling skills. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact LifePlex at (574) 936-2333 or Doug Griffiths, LifePlex’s program coordinator, at (574) 210-3880. Argos Youth Soccer registration under way MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer on the sidelines at the Australian Open, taking their combined 31 Grand Slam singles titles with them. On the women’s side, second-seeded Maria Sharapova, who beat Eugenie Bouchard on Tuesday, and Ekaterina Makarova are still around and will play an allRussian semifinal. Nadal’s lack of match fitness from nearly six months of injuries and illness finally caught up with the 14-time major champion in his quarterfinal match against Tomas Berdych. He was never much of a factor and lost 6-2, 6-0, 7-6 (5). The third-seeded Nadal said before the tournament that his inactivity over the last half of 2014 made him unlikely to win more than a few rounds. Coming into the Australian Open, Nadal had played only eight matches since last June because of a right wrist injury and appendix surgery in November. Federer, who has 17 major titles, including four in Australia, departed Melbourne Park after an upset third-round loss to Andrea Seppi. Nadal said he was surprised to have advanced as far as he did in Melbourne. “It is obvious that I needed something more to be more competitive,” Nadal said. “As I said when I arrived here, the process always is not easy. When you have injuries, comebacks are difficult. But without being at my top level of tennis, I was able to be here in quarterfinals. Is not a bad result at all for me.” Berdych said, “I was ready for everything and I think that was the difference ... when you’re playing Rafa you have to keep going to the last point.” The seventh-seeded Berdych, who had lost 17 straight matches to Nadal, will play sixth-seeded Andy Murray in the semifinals after the British player beat local hope Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a night match. Kyrgios came back from two sets down and saved ARGOS — Argos Youth Soccer registration is under way. Forms are available at the elementary or high school offices, on Facebook with Argos Youth Soccer or at www.argosyouthsoccer.com. Completed forms may be dropped off at against the Orange’s zone either school office, or mailed to the address on the form. No. 13 NORTH CAROLINA defense. Questions? Call Dave Baldwin 892-6607. Registration will 93, SYRACUSE 83 Johnson was key in UNC’s continue through January, so be sure to get your kids signed CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) second-half production. up soon. — Brice Johnson had 15 of his After managing just two 17 points after halftime and points on one shot attempt Softball No. 13 North Carolina shot in the first half, the 6-foot55 percent to beat Syracuse 9 junior went 5 for 5 after 93-83 on Monday night. the break — including three Nate Britt added a career- straight baskets in the first WINONA LAKE — Grace’s softball team, under head coach best 17 points and four 90 seconds of the half — and Heather Johnson, will be hosting two winter skills clinic on 3-pointers off the bench finished with 11 rebounds. for the Tar Heels (17-4, 7-1 Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. By the final horn, UNC had The weekend clinics, both held at Grace’s Gordon Recreation Atlantic Coast Conference), the best shooting percentage Center, feature specialized training from the Lady Lancers’ who pulled away in the final and scoring total allowed all 4 minutes for their sixth season by Syracuse (14-7, coaching staff and players. The Winter Fundamentals Clinic on Jan. 31 is for kinder- straight win. UNC shot 62 5-3). garten through eighth grade. Three sessions are available for percent in the second half Marcus Paige finished registration, including one for pitchers and catchers, one for and took control once it with 22 points, six rebounds offensive skills and baserunning, and one for advanced field- stopped turning the ball over and eight assists to lead the ing and overall skill enhancement. Grace will host its Winter Elite Clinic on Feb. 1 for 7-12th grade students. The morning session focuses on skill instruccont. from Page A5 tion for pitchers and catchers, and the afternoon session focuses on advanced hitting, speed and defensive techniques. For more information about clinic times, prices and descrip- swam the opening leg for Bremen’s winning 400 free relay tions or to print out the registration form, contact Coach squad. Johnson at heather.johnson@grace.edu. Krent Hueni was a winner in the 50 free and 500 free and the 400 free relay. Will Serf won the 100 free and the 200 IM Basketball and was a winner in the 200 free relay. Nolan Filchak won the butterfly, the breaststroke and was a winner in the 200 free relay. a match point in the fourth round Sunday before beating Italian Andreas Seppi, the player who had eliminated Federer, but there was no such comeback on Tuesday. The 19-year-old Kyrgios, who walked onto the court with his headphones on and gave two thumbs-up to the crowd, was at his crowdpleasing best. After hitting a backhanded drop shot at the net for winner in the second set, he spread out his arms for applause, and in the third set, he hit a between-thelegs shot that Murray easily returned. “It was a tricky match,” Murray said. “I tried to start as quick as possible because I know how dangerous Nick is. He’s a huge hitter of the ball, so I tried to keep it out of his strike zone as much as possible. Thankfully it worked.” Sharapova moved closer to another Australian Open title, defeating 20-yearold Bouchard 6-3, 6-2. The Russian made all the big points look easy and advanced to play Makarova, who earlier beat third-seeded Simona Halep 6-4, 6-0. “I felt pretty good from the start, didn’t feel I had too many letdowns,” Sharapova said, adding that her close call in the second round — facing two match points against a qualifier — sharpened her focus for the rest of the tournament. The last time Sharapova and Bouchard met — in the semifinals at the French Open last year — Bouchard won the first set before Sharapova came back to take the next two. The Russian then won the title at Roland Garros. This time, Bouchard, who made the finals of Wimbledon and two other Grand Slam semis last year, didn’t come close to taking a set, looking flat from the outset while being broken in her opening service game. The Genie Army, a group of young Australian men who croon about the Canadian player, was left to sing another day. Tar Heels beat Syracuse; Iowa State trumps Texas Grace softball hosting two winter clinics Tar Heels, who won despite committing a season-high 20 turnovers that led to 21 points for Syracuse. Trevor Cooney matched his season high with 28 points to lead the Orange, while Rakeem Christmas had 22 points and 12 rebounds. No. 15 IOWA STATE 89, No. 19 TEXAS 86 AMES, Iowa (AP) — Georges Niang scored 19 points, Bryce Dejean-Jones had 18 and Iowa State held off Texas. Jameel McKay had 14 points for the Cyclones (154, 5-2 Big 12), who bounced back from a loss at last-place Texas Tech by running up a huge lead that nearly slipped away. Iowa State broke open a tight game with a 27-12 run and went ahead by 21 with 11:36 left. The Longhorns answered with a furious rally that pulled them to 87-84 on Jonathan Holmes’ 3-pointer with 22 seconds left. Javan Felix scored 20 points and Isaiah Taylor had 17 for Texas (14-6, 3-4), which has dropped consecutive games for the second time this month. Results Optimist Tri-Star Basketball Contest PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Optimist Tri-Star Basketball Contest (formerly known as the dribble, pass and shoot contest) will take place Sunday, Feb. 1 at the Plymouth High School All-Purpose Room. The contest is open to all 8-13 year old boys and girls (as of March 15). Registration begins the day of the contest at 12:30 p.m. with the contest taking place at 1 p.m. An adult will need to sign a permission slip for each child to participate, and parents, family and friends are encouraged to attend. Please enter the gym through the north doors. Email Barb Klapp with questions at blkcars96@hotmail. com. • BREMEN 113, MARIAN 49 200 medley relay: 1. Bremen (Seth Stine, Josh Ukinski, Krent Hueni, Carter Filchak) 1:57.67, 2. Bremen 2:06.5; 200 freestyle: 1. Carter Filchak (B) 2:02.26, 2. Trent Stichter (B) 2:04.07; 200 IM: 1. Will Serf (B) 2:08.58, 2. Pablo Montalvo (M) 2:28.15; 50 freestyle: 1. Krent Hueni (B) 24.0, 2. Beau Beeson (B) 25.03; Diving: 1. Josh Richardson (M) 309.0, 2. Beau Beeson (B) 216.0; 100 butterfly: 1. Nolan Filchak (B) 55.57, 2. Pablo Montalvo (M) 1:02.91; 100 freestyle: 1. Will Serf (B) 49.72, 2. Tia Glazman (M) 1:02.33; 500 freestyle: 1. Krent Hueni (B) 4:56.28, 2. Sam Pierce (M) 6:07.89; 200 freestyle relay: 1. Bremen (Will Serf, Nolan Filchak, Skyler Pace, Luke Snyder) 1:46.52; 100 backstroke: 1. Carter Filchak (B) 1:03.52, 2. Seth Stine (B) 1:09.37; 100 breaststroke: 1. Nolan Filchak (B) 1:06.97, 2. Jacob Parker (M) 1:40.18; 400 freestyle relay: 1. Bremen (Carter Filchak, Josh Ukinski, Trent Stichter, Krent Hueni) 3:47.77, 2. Marian 4:22.99. Girls basketball Argos wins again Argos’ girls basketball team posted a 48-19 win over visiting North Miami on Monday. cont. from Page A5 The Lady Dragons were led offensively by Courtney Dunlap’s 15 points. Macee Strycker scored 12 for Argos, Council, and is a photography intern at the Pilot News. meanwhile. After high school, she would like to pursue a career in Sammy Tims led North Miami with six points. business and/or photography with her favorite colleges • ARGOS 48, NORTH MIAMI 19 At Argos being Notre Dame and Valparaiso. North Miami: 6 4 4 5 — 19 In winning the award, she continued the Oregon-Davis Argos: 13 15 15 5 — 48 tradition. For the last four years, Oregon-Davis has had ARGOS (48): Courtney Dunlap 15, Kaelyn Barlow 8, Mariah Lineberry 0, Bailey Nifong 4, Madelyn Strycker 4, Anna Barlow 0, Kat Middleton 0, Jenni either a boys or girls player win the honor. 4, Katie Williams 1, Emily Calhoun 0, Macee Strycker 12, Shanna “It is a huge honor and accomplishment for little old Fishburn Miller 0; Totals: 22 3-10 48. Oregon-Davis, one of the smallest schools in this great NORTH MIAMI (19): Baleigh Hendrix 0, Michaela Stiver 0, Jocelyn Ricket tournament,” Minix said. “It shows how well-rounded our 0, Alex Grant 3, Emily Grant 4, Marqis Davis 4, Ashley Lebebure 0, Sammy 6, Alicia Tooley 2, Megan Lafebure 0; Totals: 6 6-6 19. students are and can be, coming from this small rural school. Tims 3-pointers: Argos 1 (Nifong), North Miami 1 (A. Grant); Fouls (fouled out): “I did not know W.B. Hawkins but what I do know is he Argos 7 (none), North Miami 13 (none). would have been so proud of Riley receiving this award Records: Argos 11-8, North Miami 3-17 and for the hard work and dedication this small school has JV score: Argos 36 (Shanna Miller 14), North Miami 32 shown by letting the whole are now know what we have Gymnastics always known here … we have great and caring kids.” The Hawkins Award, named for the former President of Teachers Credit Union from 1962-87, is presented to the stuPlymouth High School won their first meet of the season dents that make a positive contribution to their community at West Noble Monday night with a score of 88.55. as well as their school. Cassi Quissell won the all-around title with first-place LaVille’s Blake Berger won the Hawkins Award on the finishes in each of her events and a total score of 34.825. boy’s side. Plymouth gymnasts finished one-two-three on vault with Quissell claiming top honors, Bailey Eveland finishing secFollow Doug on Twitter (@PilotNewsdoug) ond, and Karly Gruett claiming third place. The Lady Pilgrims travel to the Western Invitational this Saturday. Trott Lady Pilgrims earn 1st win The Pilot News Group is interested in publishing your announcements, closings & updates. We have a new web site and a Facebook page to help get these important messages out to our community. Please send to news@thepilotnews.com or call 936-3101 Reader Submissions Help us spread the word! Share your photos from school or community events for a chance to be featured on our website or printed papers! Have a video? Share it with us! Share news tips, event information and more! Email: news@thepilotnews.com or stop by our office Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 214 N. Michigan St., Plymouth Questions? Call Diona at 936-3101 8th grade boys basketball Bremen caps off season The Bremen eight grade boys basketball team capped of a 13-5 (8-0 in conference) season with a 46-15 victory over Culver. It was a perfect ending to a very solid season for Bremen’s eighth grade boys. Every player on the roster scored and played significant minutes. Nate Mullen finished with 10 points, while Evan Manges, Bryce Ginter, Dakota Schmeltz, Noah Reed and Wyatt Pollard all finished with four points. Jacob Wynder and David Slos put up two points apiece, and Brooks Feldman, Ryan Caldwell, Justin Zumbrun, Patrick Lacher and T.J. Lenard all contributed two points. The goal all year was to win conference, and while the team came up a little short in the tournament, they were perfect in all conference contests and all home games throughout the year. Jr. high girls basketball Lincoln 7th, 8th both win The Lincoln seventh and eighth grade girls both defeated New Prairie. The seventh grade won with a score of 33-6. Clare Tanner led all scorers with eight points. Cassidy Holiday led the eighth grade with 12 points. Halle Riechard had 10 points, CeCe Robinson had nine points, Bethany Hayden had seven points, and Mary Beatty had six points. Women’s college basketball Lady Chargers overcome by Jayhawks The Ancilla women’s basketball team was defeated by Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Conference rivals, the Jayhawks of Muskegon Community College, on Saturday, 81-68. The Lady Chargers (8-11, 0-6 MCCAA) led the Jayhawks (10-7, 3-3 MCCAA) by two heading into the locker rooms at halftime. In the second half, Muskegon came back to advance the Chargers by 15 points and were able to capture the win, defeating Ancilla by 13. Freshman Alexis Williams led all scoring with 20 points. Khadija Moore scored 19 and La’Fabian Coleman posted 14 points for the Chargers, while freshman Michelle Detwiler pulled down an impressive 12 rebounds. The Chargers will hit the road this Wednesday as they face off against the Jets of Jackson College (4-11, 3-3 MCCAA). Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. The Lady Chargers will return home on Saturday to play the Stars of Lansing Community College. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. Men’s college basketball Jayhawks capture win over Chargers The Ancilla men’s basketball team was unable to capture a Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Conference victory over the weekend, losing to Muskegon Community College, 81-76. The Chargers (11-8, 2-4 MCCAA) came out strong in the first half of the game, leading the Jayhawks (15-3, 5-1 MCCAA) 39-33. After halftime, the Jayhawks worked to make a comeback against Ancilla, and the Chargers’ defensive efforts were not enough to keep the Jayhawks from capturing the win. Eric Waddell and Josh Santos led the scoring for the Chargers with 15 and 14 points respectively. Sophomore Mike Wickliff contributed 10 points for Ancilla and freshman Joe Rencher added 10 points and six rebounds. Nick Scruggs also contributed six rebounds. The Chargers will be on the road Wednesday at Jackson College (8-10, 2-4 MCCA) for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff. They will return home Saturday to take on the Stars of Lansing Community College (10-8, 2-3 MCCAA). Game time is set for 3 p.m. Best Loser Pilot News • Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Page A7 2015 ‘This Means War’ contestants Best Loser trainers work closely with contestants to get healthy all while participating in a friendly competition at Plymouth’s Fitness Forum and Wellness Center at LifePlex. Participants have special access to the center for workouts while the rest of the facility is closed to the public. The trainers encourage contestants to power through the workouts. The final weigh-in will be in April. 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Within months after creation, babies are shifting and twisting, ever searching for a better position or angle of comfort. Parents anticipate these sudden spasms, and joyfully renounce normal etiquette and dignity, choosing instead to call for those in close proximity to scurry over, place their hands on the protruding tummy, and feel baby kick. We are thrilled that a child does what he is supposed to do- MOVE. After nine months, he’s at it again, pushing the limits, ready to exit, driven toward new frontiers. Infants and toddlers instinctively are ramblers. Turning over, scooting, crawling, wobbling, falling, young ones have an insatiable desire for activity. Little boys bounce balls and push miniature trucks over hardwood floors. Little girls skip through the house and guide their play babies in strollers. What child doesn’t like an interactive game of hide and seek? Mention the possibility of a rambunctious game of sharks and minnows, and most kids rush at the chance to show their speed. We were all born to move. and Wellness WiTh dana neer So what happens as a child gets older? And, why do many adults stop moving, or move as little as possible? Why does movement cease being as much fun and transitions to drudgery? When are endless hours of outdoor activity replaced with mundane, sedentary staring at dimly lit television and computer screens? Life is meant for movement, and we as adults should be role models and cheerleaders for children, prompting them to lead healthy lives. Movement should not be our enemy, it should be our ally. Activity makes us young and energetic. My role model was Grandma Ringler. Energetic, spirited and hardworking, she was one of the most active senior citizens in our small community. I lived in the country. She lived in town, the banks of Lake Wawasee within throwing distance of Health Briefs Pence sets health care speech; Medicaid alternative pending INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mike Pence is set to give a speech on health care policy as his administration has been awaiting a decision from federal officials on a proposal to expand Indiana’s Medicaid-covered health saving accounts program for low-income residents. Pence’s speech is scheduled for Tuesday morning at a conference center on the north side of Indianapolis. The Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP program, that began under former Gov. Mitch Daniels now enrolls some 60,000 low-income Indiana residents. Pence in July submitted his HIP 2.0 proposal to federal officials. He says it could cover an additional 350,000 lowincome residents who otherwise don’t qualify for Medicaid. Indiana’s proposal would rely on optional payments by consumers and a hybrid health savings account. HUD awards $16.4 million to support Indiana homeless INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department has awarded more than $16.4 million in grants to support 109 local homeless housing and service programs in Indiana. HUD Secretary Julian Castro says the Continuum of Care grants announced Monday will help provide critically needed services for homeless people and their families. He called it a national shame that anyone would call the streets their home, saying the nation can and must end homelessness. The funding will allow local providers to continue offering permanent and transitional housing to homeless people as well as services including job training, health care, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and child care. Nationwide, HUD awarded $1.8 billion to homeless programs. Pilot News • Tuesday, January 27, 2015 her house. This was every boy’s paradise. Grandma must have noticed something within her scrawny ten year old grandson, because she challenged me to start running. A workout plan was devised. I would pay her electric bill in person by running the check to the main office, run back, and battle the stopwatch that she held tightly in her hand. Thus, the famed “Electric Bill Race” had begun: Jump off the porch. Sprint through the backyard. Cross the creek. Push up the hill to the park, and dart past the fake Dalmatian statue at the fire station. Work the middle part through town until I could spot the old brick utilities building on the left side of the street. Look for an opening in traffic. Speed across the busy intersection. Finally, burst into the accounts department, toss the check on the counter, and retrace my route back to that front porch finish line where Grandma eagerly awaited my arrival. Magically, my time was usually just a bit faster than my previous race, at least according to her chart. I was the only participant, and my 68 year old grandma was my coach, but that was irrelevant. I was having fun, and I had found my passion! Helping children and adults lead healthier and more active lives is the responsibility of all. Winter can be a tough time to stay engaged in physical activity, but these months do not have to be times of sedentary living. Sure, sleeping- in is great, and eating some amount of comfort food is always good for the soul , but make sure you schedule at least 30 minutes each day for exercise and play. Here are a few helpful suggestions: Plan a game with your child or neighborhood children once a week. Tag, capture the flag, or obstacle course races are favorites. Buy a late Christmas gift. Register your child for a 3 -4 month fitness class instead of purchasing another video game. We have several great sports centers in town, all of which have qualified instructors who make activity fun. This gift will be long enjoyed, well after other gifts have lost their luster. Walk three times a week, right around sunset. Enjoy the gorgeous Heartland colors in the sky. Plan a scavenger hunt, searching for little items on the ground like acorns, leaves, rocks, etc. Take your camera with you for some great photos. Play “kick the ball”. The game is just like catch, but you kick the ball instead. This activity provides whole body movement every time you catch, kick or run after the ball. A volleyball works best because it is softer. Make this winter one of your most active and healthy seasons ever. Until next month, keep moving. QUINOA CASSEROLE Did you know that quinoa is called a “mother grain”? That’s because it has nutrients that exactly match the needs of the human body, and is an excellent substitute for meat protein. Easy to cook, good hot or cold, and fiber-rich, quinoa should always be included in a healthy diet. It’s a nutrientdense food that is heart healthy, and has been shown to lower cholesterol. The following recipe meets all needs: it’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and best of all, easy. You can even make it a day ahead of when you need it and refrigerate it overnight. It’s pleasantly spicy, but not hot. Try it, and feel good about your resolution to eat healthier in 2015. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon paprika 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 cups frozen chopped spinach 1 cup quinoa 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 2 10- to 12-ounce boxes frozen pureed squash, thawed 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F. 1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, 9 to 11 minutes. 2. Add garlic, paprika, 2 teaspoons cumin, coriander, cayenne and allspice and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, spinach, quinoa, raisins, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. 3. If thawed squash is watery, place in a fine-mesh sieve and gently press to extract excess liquid. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread the squash evenly over the chickpea mixture. 4. Cover the pan and bake until steaming hot, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cilantro. The science behind the high-protein craze DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN By Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Move over, fat and carbs. Protein's grabbing the spotlight. Half of all consumers want more of this healthy nutrient, and new surveys reveal that one in five is paying extra to get it. Protein-fortified milk, bread, breakfast cereal, cookies, water and even gummy bears are crowding grocery-store shelves. We're not quite ready for high-protein bugs for dinner or dessert (a steady diet of fried crickets and chocolate-covered mealworms), but we do know that getting the right protein is important. It provides essential building blocks for muscles, internal organs, blood cells, hormones, enzymes and disease-fighting antibodies. Getting enough can help you maintain strong muscles, stave off hunger pangs, help control blood pressure and lower stroke risk. However, too much of the wrong protein sources, like fatty meats, whey and casein, milk proteins and processed stuff like bacon, lunch meat, sausage and ham, or tricked-up, sugar-laden "protein treats," can change your gut bacteria, cause inflammation and boost your cancer risk as much as smoking does. So here are our science-based answers to your questions about protein: Q: I'm middle-age. Should I eat more protein? A: Probably not. Women need about 46 grams of protein daily, men about 56 grams. That's about the amount in a 4-ounce salmon filet, a glass of skim almond milk, two tablespoons of peanut butter, plus a small amount of protein from whole grains and veggies. Add a cup of oatmeal for the guys. Most of us get way more -- an average of 70 grams for women, 101 for men. Q: Who needs more protein? A: About one in 13 teenage girls and up to 41 percent of older adults need more proteins. Research suggests older people may need extra protein to help maintain muscle. Muscle mass declines naturally with age, which can increase your risk for falls, frailty, weakness and even health issues like diabetes. (Muscle cells burn lots of blood sugar; the fewer you have the less you burn.) You also need a bit more if you're pregnant, breast-feeding or extremely active. Q: What are the best sources of protein? A: A high-protein diet packed with meat increases your risk for heart disease and cancer as much as smoking says one headline-grabbing University of Southern California study. Munching more plant-based proteins, such as nuts, quinoa and chia seeds, as well as lean proteins, like salmon, ocean trout and skinless poultry, is a better idea. That way, you'll avoid the high levels of saturated fat found in red meat, pork and egg yolks, along with heart-threatening carnitine. You'll also dodge the sodium and nitrite preservatives in bacon, processed meats and sausage that raise blood pressure, interfere with healthy blood sugar and make arteries less flexible. Q: Can a vegetarian get enough protein? A: Yes! Compared to a typical, three-ounce serving of beef, chicken or fish with 15-27 grams of protein, here's how plant proteins stack up: 1 cup cooked lentils (18 g); 1/2 cup tofu (20 g); 1 cup cooked black beans (15 g); 1 cup cooked quinoa (11 g); 2 tablespoons peanut butter (8 g); 1 cup cooked spinach or broccoli (about 5 g). Great idea: Try going meatless on Mondays. Cook a pot of three-bean chili, stir-fry tofu with your favorite veggies or tuck black beans into a whole-wheat burrito topped with salsa, sliced avocado and a dollop of no-sugar-added yogurt. Q: Do I need to buy foods and drinks with added protein? A: Probably not, unless you're a hardcore body-build- er or endurance athlete. Eating or sipping some protein within two hours after a work-out fuels optimal muscle recovery, but most of us get enough protein from a snack or our next meal to do that. Q: Does it matter when I eat or drink proteinpacked foods? A: Yes. It's smart to have protein at every meal, rather than skimping through the day and having a big serving at dinner. You'll feel more satisfied (protein helps prevent between-meal hunger pangs) and maintain strong, sexy muscles. *** Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of "The Dr. Oz Show," and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into "The Dr. Oz Show" or visit www.sharecare.com.