Kiwanis-Peabody Jeopardy Tournament to boast best & brightest brains in Whitley County
(Talk of the Town file photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) The glow of the Jeopardy screen illuminates the lower level of the Peabody Public Library last winter during the 2008 edition of the Kiwanis-Peabody Jeopardy Tournament. Plans are already underway for the 2009 event.
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The excitement is building for the 6th Annual Kiwanis - Peabody Jeopardy Tournament. The teams are signing up, the categories and answers are ready, and winners from previous years are planning to do it again. 
“We are continually trying to improve the Jeopardy Tournament,” said Kiwanis President Steve Beck, “Last year we started providing each championship team member with a Winners Plaque. This year we decided to lower the entry fee to attract even more players.”
In addition to the plaques the Kiwanis - Peabody Jeopardy Tournament Trophy features each years tournament champion team on its base. The trophy is on display year round at the Peabody Library. Greg Hockemeyer will be returning for the enjoyable task of being “Alex”, the tournament’s moderator.
The fun begins with the preliminary rounds scheduled to start on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. The tournament will continue each Tuesday evening at 6:30 culminating with Final Jeopardy rounds on March 24.
Several teams have already signed up for this fun filled event. You too can sign up at B. E. Computer or at the Peabody Library. Anyone who is interested in being on a team, may contact the library. The library is keeping a list of individuals who would like to play but need help finding team mates.
The entry fee is $10 per person ($30.00 per three member team). Prizes are generously donated by local businesses and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
“The Jeopardy Tournament is a charity event. The proceeds from it will help fund the children and community projects taken on by the Kiwanis Club of Whitley County.” added Beck.
Peabody librarian Ray Ranier commented, “Whether you are on a team, a Jeopardy fan, or just like to have a good time everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the fun of this year’s tournament.”
For more information on team registration, contact the Peabody Public Library at 244-5541.