Calvary Christian Schools students recently competed in the Ohio Valley Association of Christian Schools International’s Geography Bee, where fourth-grader Kaitlyn Angus and third-graders Alexxie West and Emma Patton each received first-place.

Eighth-graders Bradon Studebaker and Sam Kirkpatrick received sixth-place and eight-place, respectively.

In other CCS news, students participated in the Ohio Valley ACSI Math Olympics, and the results are as follows: computation — Clayton Slemmons, second place; Daniel Wilt, third; Parker Grothaus, fourth; Isaac Reinhard, fifth; reasoning — Katie Thompson, second; Junett Ly, fourth; Emma Patton, Josiah Kratz, fifth; Mia Printz, seventh.

John Core of John Core Excavating operates a backhoe Monday as part of a project to improve storm water drainage from the Logan County Courthouse. He will lay around 250 feet of drainage pipe as part of the $4,400 project. Preparation for the removal of the courthouse’s damaged tower last year discovered problems with the drainage system. The new system will direct runoff into Bellefontaine’s storm water system. (EXAMINER PHOTO | JOEL E. MAST)

Japanese language students, from left, Trenton Myers, Emily Weidman, Arie Pequignot, Jessica Goff, Jared Sater, Conner Hill and Cole Weidman recently were inducted into the Benjamin Logan Chapter of the Japanese National Honor Society. During the ceremony, Caitlyn Baird, Haley Baker, Isaac Bednarki, Brittany Burton, Ian Fogle, Jenna Hardin, Joshua Hardman, Darien King, Logan McPherson, Krystal Null, Pelger Cole, Kessondra Rose, Jessica Sosby and Carrie Leese received their certificates of membership. (PHOTO | BEN LOGAN)

The Indian Lake Region was alive this weekend with visitors braving the chill and occasional snow flurry to see the latest must-have water toys at the Indian Lake Boat Show, the annual kick off to the boating season with food and entertainment at Bud's Marine, Indian Lake Marine and Spend-A-Day Marina.

Sunday at Spend-A-Day, Balloon artist and children's entertainer Erica Carlson inflated smiles for Shelby Marker, 3, left, and Jacob Marker, 7, both of Springfield, who along with their parents attended the boat show with their grandparents from Fort Wayne, Ind., and an aunt and uncle from Detroit.

Perennial community volunteers Don and Jackie Thompson of Indian Lake have been welcoming Indian Lake visitors at various events for decades, including the annual boat show where Mr. Thompson first volunteered in 1975.

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Kevin Belisle lifts Jack Lambert skyward Thursday to string streaming flags along Main Street in Russells Point as Indian Lake Marine prepares for today’s start of the 57th annual Indian Lake Boat Show which continues through Sunday. Bud’s Marine, Spend-A-Day Marina and Indian Lake Marine display the season’s newest watercraft and accessories, with refreshments and door prizes throughout the weekend. (EXAMINER PHOTO | RICK PITTS)

The cast of Meet Me In St. Louis rehearsed scenes from the musical Thursday in preparation for the opening night performance of the musical at 8 p.m. tonight at Indian Lake High School, with an encore performance at 8 p.m. Saturday. The musical is a 1994 stage adaptation of the classic Judy Garland film, with Esther portrayed by senior Elysa Easton, and the role of Tootie played by Hannah Metzger tonight, and by Reagan Ross on Saturday evening. Also starring in the production are Mason Evilsizor, Brianna Fry, Matt Hemmer, Randall Henson, Kasandera Knief, Michael Mallory, Sean Pusey, Ben Wahl and Ashley Wall. Admission is $7 per person and all seats are reserved. Get tickets at 686-7645 (messages only) or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  (EXAMINER PHOTO | RICK PITTS)

Benjamin Logan Elementary students in grades one through 4 took part in the recent Science Fair with about 200 projects displayed. Volunteer judges were impressed with the students’ knowledge of the scientific process and the creativity of the projects. Science fair day involves the participants being judged in the morning, followed by a school-wide walk of the hallways to view the displayed projects, then an evening open house for the community. (PHOTO | BEN LOGAN)