Second night of Peabody-Kiwanis Jeopardy ends with PHDs in the lead
(Talk of the Town photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) The evening’s champions were the PHDs – comprised of, from left, Richard Deremor, Mike Hayes and Mark Parker. Parker appears focused on the task at hand -- winning.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano 
The second of the Peabody-Kiwanis Jeopardy Tournament once again brought out contestants with many years of experience in navigating the best questions Ray Ranier could toss their way.
Directing the night’s action was Whitley County prosecutor Matt Rentschler who stepped in for regularly-scheduled emcee Greg Hockemeyer. Rentschler kept the show moving along and mellow – despite some occasional contentious moments involving, of all things -- flowers?!
The evening’s competitors included the Ferro Craniums, comprised of Rich Brady, Kevin Rupp and Dominic Capito. Also, the playing were the PHDs with Richard Deremor, Mike Hayes and Mark Parker. Finally, former champions, The Sisters of Wisdom, returned with Jayne Oliver, Mary Louise Strouse and Becky Walter.
In the first round, The Sisters of Wisdom were in the lead with 5,000 points over the PHD’s with 4,000 and the Ferro Craniums with 2,400.
The second round put the PHDs in the lead with 10,000 points over the Ferro Craniums with 3,800 and The Sisters of Wisdom with 3,600.
The night’s winners were the PHDs with 14,000 points.
The community is invited to attend the next installment of Jeopardy on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Peabody Public Library.