Get control of Golf carts to parade Local golfers wormwood through town today claim state titles Area State Page 5 Page 8 Sports Page 6 The News-Bannerwww.News-Banner.com TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 BLUFFTON, INDIANA • Wells County’s Hometown Connection $1.00 Unemployment rate drops to 4.7% By DAVE SCHULTZ Wells County’s unemployment rate was one of the state’s lowest before the pandemic and its resulting economic downturn. While many things may have changed, that statement is holding true as the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 outbreak and get its citizens back to work. Wells County’s unemployment rate in August was 4.7 percent, accord- ing to preliminary figures released Monday by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The rate a month earlier was 5.9 percent. Indiana’s statewide unemployment rate, released last week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is 6.4 percent. The national rate, accord- ing to the same study, is 8.4 percent. Chad Kline, economic development director for Wells County, had been apprehensive when considering how the county would fare as hir- ing resumed. He had been told that some companies may have built up inventories while other locations were shut down much tighter than Indi- ana was. Had that been the case, that could have led to workforce reduc- tions here. With a 4.7 percent unemployment rate, Wells County is near the 4 percent unemployment rate — a mark some economists consider full functional employment. “We’re definitely faring very well,” Kline said Monday afternoon. “We have had a very, very small response to any permanent layoffs in manufacturing.” The drop in Wells County’s unemployment rate has happened, he said, because companies have been hiring. Breathing easy “Most everyone has brought everybody back, and some are looking to hire more people,” Kline said. A bear standing along the Rivergreenway west Wells County Road 450E is a model for the community Northeast Indiana’s numbers are encouraging, according to a report on wearing a mask to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The bear is one of a series of markers carved from Rachel E. Blakeman, the Community Research Institute director at by Sid King that stand a half-mile apart on the Rivergreenway. Sandy Fiechter made the mask and her Purdue University Fort Wayne. Wells is one of five counties — Adams, daughter-in-law, Brandy Fiechter, the assistant superintendent of the Blufffton Parks and Recreation LaGrange, Steuben, and Whitley are the others — that are under 5 per- Department, tied it around the bear’s face. (Photo by Dave Schultz) cent unemployment. Only Allen, at 6.7 percent, had a higher unemploy- (Continued on Page 2) Courts seek usage of grant for COVID-19 expenses

By JESSICA BRICKER Kiracofe said ICJI approves the expendi- The county’s courts may be able to capi- tures so there is no guarantee the purchases talize on a grant that would provide funds or needs will be approved but it’s something for the county for COVID-19 pandemic- the local courts are pursuing. related expenses. Also on Monday, the commissioners On Monday Wells Circuit Court Judge voted to expand the Tax Increment Financ- Kent Kiracofe discussed the federal grant, ing district along Adams Street east to Jasun which was made available through the Indi- Industrial Park and south to 200S. ana Criminal Justice Institute to reimburse The request was brought forth by Wells counties for expenditures related to the pan- County Economic Development Director demic. Wells is eligible for $63,168.08. Chad Kline, representing the Bluffton Rede- “I don’t know how this was calculated,” velopment Commission. Kiracofe told the county commissioners, The TIF district expansion would allow adding it could be related to case loads. officials to use existing TIF funds toward Some counties reportedly received no eli- a possible 200S reconstruction project. gibility. TIF money is a tool that allows officials to Kiracofe said items that could be paid incentivize projects in the district, he said. through the grant include reimbursement If a new district would have been created, for computers that were purchased to allow there would have been no funds available employees to work from home, necessary in that area to use toward the 200S project, electronic equipment to host off-site jury Kline said. Expanding the district encom- selection and the rental fees for those facili- passes the new area into the existing district, A crew from Primco works on the White Bridge Monday afternoon. The commissioners received ties, and creating or improving the ability to giving development in that area access to an update on the project Monday — the second meeting of September that the trio never holds have remote hearings while defendants stay the funds already available. because it usually conflicts with closures downtown due to set up for the Bluffton Free Street at the jail, as well as have remote meetings Kline said he has encouraged Commis- Fair. Information from County Engineer Nate Rumschlag’s full report will be in Wednesday’s between attorneys and their clients. (Continued on Page 2) News-Banner. (Photo by Jessica Bricker) ISP investigating Officials to work COVID-19 affects apparent suicide at jail on rural clean-up BHMSD enrollment By JESSICA BRICKER Richardson had been incarcer- By DEVAN FILCHAK The Indiana State Police are ated at the jail since Wednesday Enrollment at Bluffton-Harrison schools has been affect- By JESSICA BRICKER ed by the COVID-19 pandemic. investigating an apparent suicide and was in an isolated cell “related A community clean-up day in rural in the Wells County Jail, the sec- to COVID precautionary proto- The information was shared by Superintendent Brad communities may still be held this year. Yates at the Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School Dis- ond such investigation this year. cols,” the release said. Area Plan Director Mike Lautzenheiser The Wells County Sheriff’s Richardson had appeared in trict Monday. For the first time in several years, the overall Jr. facilitated a discussion with members enrollment for the school district fell by about seven stu- Department contacted the ISP Wells Circuit Court Friday on a of the Wells County Solid Waste District Sunday “after jail staff found an revocation of suspended sentence dents. From the 2018-19 school year to last school year, the Monday morning, explaining the need average daily membership increased by about 28 students. inmate unresponsive in an isolated on a 2013 burglary case, according for an event that would allow residents of jail cell,” according to an ISP press to court records. Yates said the cause ultimately falls to the repercussions rural communities to dispose of unwanted of the coronavirus pandemic. About 35 BHMSD families release issued Monday afternoon. Results of an autopsy and toxi- junk. The inmate, Dylan E. Richard- cology testing are pending. chose to homeschool their children this year due to the pub- Lautzenheiser has a $4,000 line item lic health crisis, Yates said. son, 31, of Bluffton, was found This is the second apparent this year — the first time it was budgeted unresponsive at about 1:25 p.m. suicide at the Wells County Jail Seven students may not seem like a lot of students to — for such an effort but he said due to the lose, especially since that is less than half a percent of the “Jail staff immediately began that the ISP has investigated since pandemic, his options moving forward fell providing CPR to Richardson until June. corporation student population, but it affects the amount through. of funding BHMSD will get. Indiana schools get a certain Wells County emergency medical According to Richardson’s “It’s been a terrible year to kick off personnel arrived on scene and obituary, his family and friends are amount of funding per student from the state, which is deter- anything,” he added. mined by the average daily membership. took over lifesaving measures,” remembering the 2005 Norwell The possibility of the Solid Waste Dis- the release said. “Richardson was High School graduate as someone From what BHMSD administration predicted earlier in trict hosting such an effort has come up, the year, the drop amounts to $21,507.89 less in funding. immediately transported to the who “enjoyed cooking and culi- and Lautzenheiser said he wanted to have Bluffton Regional Medical Center. nary arts, fishing, camping, and Some students who started out the year as virtual stu- an open conversation about the idea. dents have now returned to campus. Yates said he thinks Continued attempts at resuscita- spending time with family.” There is a need for rural communities tion were unsuccessful. Richard- Richardson’s full obituary is on some parents have sent their children back to school since son was pronounced deceased at Page 3 of today’s News-Banner. (Continued on Page 2) the school year has gone successfully so far. the hospital at 1:57 p.m.” [email protected] (Continued on Page 12) Inside Outside Online Detailed How to contact us: Call us: 824-0224 Local/Area Dental Care or 1-800-579-7476 Police Notebook . . . 2 Follow us on Facebook! • Wisdom Teeth Removal Go to www.facebook.com/ • Fax us: 824-0700 Obituaries ...... 3 Immediate Dentures [email protected] newsbanner • Sedation Dentistry ————— On the Web: Opinion • General Dentistry Summer temperatures Place Your Classified • Root Canal www.news-banner.com Marc Thiessen . . . . .4 sticking around Ads 24/7 Follow us at: Today Wed. 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The drop in Indiana’s the lowest unemployment bers include Steuben at 4.6, than six months ago, we unemployment coupled with “Hiring in northeast Indi- unemployment rate came rate in the state, at 3.5 per- Whitley (tied with Wells) at were in double-digit unem- more people working from ana continues to be robust despite an accompanying cent. Lake County in north- 4.7, Jay at 4.8, Huntington at ployment rates, this recovery July to August. While we across many industry sec- increase of 41,752 people west Indiana is the highest 5.1, DeKalb at 5.2, Wabash has been impressively rapid, still have room to return to tors and occupations,” Far- between July and August. at 9.4 percent, with LaPorte at 5.3, Kosciusko at 5.4, especially since economists numbers we saw a year ago, rant said. “It is conceivable, The Indiana DWD says the County in northern Indiana Noble at 5.7, Grant at 5.9, were concerned earlier this it is not impossible to think barring unforeseen pandem- state has a labor force 3.36 second at 8.5 percent. Elkhart at 6.1, Blackford at year that the labor market we could see a return to full ic-related circumstances, million and the state’s 63.5 Across northeast Indiana 6.4, and Allen at 6.7. recovery could stall out over employment yet this year.” that we could reach a point percent labor force par- and neighboring counties, [email protected] Rick Farrant, communi- where many employers face ticipation rate is above the Adams and LaGrange have Courts seek usage (Continued from Page 1) added. ons, and four inmates from medical observation areas, matically renew. United Way fundraiser for sioner President Blake Ger- In other business Mon- the Indiana Department of which could be covered by • Approved an AED pol- county employees. If they ber to create a redevelop- day, the commissioners: Correction. Sheriff Scott grant funds since the proj- icy resolution. The Health pay $2 a day, they can wear ment commission for the • Received several Holliday also opened a bid ect would be pandemic- Department would be in jeans to work. The money county in the near future. updates from County Engi- for the department’s Hum- related. Inmates booked into charge of the county’s AED raised then goes to the Unit- The area that will be affect- neer Nate Rumschlag. Read vee for $4,550, which con- the jail are in quarantine for units and coordinating train- ed Way. ed by the new Hoosier High- more in Wednesday’s News- tinues the auction for anoth- some time before mixing ing on how to use them. • Met prior to the com- way connection to Adams Banner. er two weeks. with the general population • Received updates from missioners’ meeting as the Street should be studied for • Heard there are 77 • Learned from Holli- in an attempt to prevent a Highway Superintendent Wells County Drainage a TIF district, Kline added. inmates in the Wells County day that Amerisco’s energy COVID-19 outbreak in the Josh Cotton. He reported Board, receiving project TIF is a tool that works Jail, including 23 pre-trial efficiency study at the facil- jail. hand patching and backhoe updates and participating in well for Wells County that holds from Superior Court, ity is ongoing, and there are • Voted, following a dis- jobs have resumed to get discussions with Surveyor has landed projects and 21 pre-trial holds from Cir- conversations about remod- cussion, to let the county- them done before winter. Jarrod Hahn. created infrastructure, he cuit Court, 20 Level 6 fel- eling the jail to add more owned farm’s lease to auto- • Approved an upcoming [email protected] Officials to work on Weather (Continued from Page 1) hauled for scrap? For haul- owner billed for that cost? Steve Day and Auditor/Dis- Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 ing the items, a trailer will “It gets a little compli- trict Controller Lisa McCor- (24-hour observations at 8:21 p.m. Monday) to have a way to dispose of High: 72; Low: 38; Precipitation: None. items, and ordinance viola- be needed, the board was cated when it comes to the mick to figure out the details tions take months to resolve told. enforcement side of things,” and more information will Wabash River Level (at the Main Street bridge): 1.27 and can include the threat of Roger Thornton, repre- Whicker said. be presented at a later date. feet at 7:45 p.m. Monday legal action, he said. senting the City of Bluff- Tamara Robbins saidServing if SouthernDuring his Mich., report, Day We Will To make such an event ton, asked if a pilot program the logistical factors thatOhio, said Indiana normal operation & hours Wells County forecast Custom Build happen, it would require should be held and Lautzen- have been discussed areNorthern will resume Kentucky Tuesday,Pole Sept. Buildings Any Size heiser said that’s the goal. ironed out, a date for the 29. The recycling centerP had ole Buildings bringing in volunteer labor; Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind if people had the time to Mayor John Whicker event can be set. been closing early due to the around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. clean their properties, Laut- said the city is in the pro- Blake Gerber asked afternoon summer heat. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest zenheiser said, this wouldn’t cess of revamping its junk what other communities Hours are Tuesday ordinance and two ques- do, and Lautzenheiser said through Friday, 8 a.m. to wind around 5 mph. be an issue. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm “Tires are a huge issue,” tions have come up during some take a more proactive 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 that process: What is defined approach when violations a.m. to noon. wind becoming west around 5 mph. he said of an ongoing issue, Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around later adding the next item on as junk, and who is respon- come in. Day said even with the the list is vehicle parts. sible of getting rid of it? After some more discus- reduction in hours, the num- 54. Calm wind. Questions that came up Another issue: Such as with sion, it was determined Laut- ber of people dropping off Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. included: Will the items a weed ordinance, can junk zenheiser will work with items has remained steady. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. 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Rollyn (Julie) Coverdale; six grand- Sept. 19, 2020, surrounded by She was preceded in death by She was born Feb. 16, 1929, in children; and 12 great-grandchil- her loving family. her husband, Paul Roy Hunte- Pike County, Indiana. Mary was dren. Mabel’s name formed an acro- man; her parents, Otto and Ber- a daughter of William and Modie Also preceding her in passing nym that described her perfectly, tha (Jager) Fruchtnicht; a son, (Craig) Hostetter. was her husband, Dale Parker; “Mothers Always Bring Extra Dennis Hunteman; a daughter, She was a graduate of the Inter- late husbands, James Chelf and Love.” She had a gentle smile, a Vickie Hunteman; a grandson, national Business School with an Richard Coverdale; six brothers; loving soul and gave warm hugs. Chase Blair; and a sister, Odella associates in business administra- and one sister. She was patient, kind, wise and Booster. tion. Mary retired from Eagle Pitch- A funeral service will be held at genuinely sweet natured. The Hunteman Family sincerely er after many years. She was a ded- 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Elzey- Mabel was a loving minister’s thank the staff of Ossian Health icated member of the Pythian Sis- Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home wife and served God with her husband, and Rehabilitation Center for the tender and ters for over 70 years reigning as the supreme 120 W. Mill St. Ossian, with visitation starting the late Rev. Paul R. Hunteman, in the fol- loving care given to our precious mother for chief of the U.S.A. and Canada. Mary was also at 10 a.m. lowing Lutheran congregations: St. Paul’s, the past seven years and to Ashton Creek a member of the Kendallville VFW. Some of Memorial contributions can be made to the Frankfort, Ind.; Second English, Richmond, for the loving care given to her in her final her passions were spending time at the lake, Pythian Endowment Fund. Condolences can Ind.; Our Saviour, Princeton, Ind.; St. Mark’s, days. working outdoors, campfires, and flowers. be left online at elzey-patterson-rodak.com Uniondale, Ind.; St. Paul’s, Bluffton, Ind.; As Paul would say, “Keep smiling and St. Matthew’s, Paducah, Ky.; and Eberhard, lookin’ up at Jesus!” Columbia City, Ind.. Friends are encouraged to share your Dylan E. Richardson Sr., 31 She was a wonderful mother, grandmoth- support to Mabel’s family during a drive- er and caregiver to all who knew her. through style visitation that will be held Dylan E. Richardson Sr., 31, (Sandy) Richardson of Hartford Sweethearts for 68 years, Mabel and Paul from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thurs- passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, City; a son, Dylan E. Richardson are reunited at last! Their Christ-centered day, Sept. 24, at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler 2020, at the Bluffton Regional Jr. of Fort Wayne; a daughter, marriage was an example for us all. They Funeral Home in Bluffton. The funeral home Medical Center. Madison L. James of Bluffton; a worked on it until they were parted by staff will assist you when you arrive so you Dylan was born Dec. 31, 1988, stepson, Jyler J. Roberts, and a death in 2014. As children, we never heard can greet the family from the safety of your in Bluffton, to Fred A. Richardson Jr. stepdaughter, Jurney J. Roberts, them fight. In fact, it was not uncommon to car. Guests must remain in their vehicles and Rebecca J. (Roop). Both parents both of Dunkirk, Ind.; a brother, find them sneaking kisses behind a door. while at the funeral home. survive. He attended and gradu- Ian G. Richardson of Fort Wayne; They were firm but united in their discipline A private family service celebrating ated from Norwell High School in and a sister, Jessicca A. Baller of of us and always taught us the difference Mabel’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, 2005. Dylan enjoyed cooking and Bluffton. between right and wrong. Although we may Sept. 25, at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral culinary arts, fishing, camping, and Private family services and not have realized it at the time, we were rich Home with a Zoom option open to the pub- spending time with family. burial will be held at a later date. beyond words and we treasure the memo- lic. You may view the service using Zoom ID He married Ronda L. Skinner Memorials may be donated to ries of growing up in their loving care. Meeting #862 4067 0880. March 5, 2010; she survives in Roanoke, the family in care of Goodwin – Cale & Har- Paul would often sing “You are my Sun- A public graveside service will follow Ind. Additional survivors include his mother nish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. shine” and “Let me call you Sweetheart” to at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Horeb Cemetery. and stepfather, Rebecca J. (Kipp) Schlichter Online condolences: goodwincaleharnish. Mabel. We carried this tradition on and sang Guests are reminded to social distance and of Ossian; his father and stepmother, Fred A. com these songs to Mom in the nursing home. wear a mask for the committal service. Sometimes she would sing along with us Preferred memorials are to Ossian Health Phyllis Ann Shady, 79 giving us more treasured memories to hold and Rehabilitation Center to be used to onto. We were truly blessed by God in our purchase items to enrich the lives of the The family of Phyllis Ann Shady Phyllis and Clyde L. Shady were parents. residents of its memory care unit or to St. plans to have a celebration of her married on June 29, 1958, at the Mabel is survived by a son, Rev. Paul Mark’s Lutheran Church in Uniondale. life the afternoon of Saturday, First Baptist Church. Barry (Kay) Hunteman of The Villages, Fla., Funeral arrangements have been entrust- Sept. 26, at the Thoma-Rich, Lem- Survivors include her husband six daughters, Linda (Mark) Pillar of Colum- ed to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler ler Funeral Home. Visitation will be of 61 years, Clyde, of Bluffton, and bus, Ind., Jane (Tim) Kunkel of Bluffton, Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be a Tri her children, Kent (Deb) Shady of Christine (Dan) Hunt of Craigville, Karen online condolences to the family at www. Kappa memorial service at 4 p.m. Bluffton, Kendra Shady of Jeffer- (Tim) Krinn of Uniondale, Mary (Mike) Blair thomarich.com Phyllis passed away Monday sonville, and Kurt (Jennifer) Shady morning, April 20, 2020, at Christian of Milford, Mass. Phyllis is also Care Retirement community at the survived by four grandchildren, Gertrude M. Joker, 78 age of 79. Her passing came in the Glen (Jessica) Shady, Craig (Shelby) Gertrude M. Joker, 78, of dren, Kenny Holderman, Ellie midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shady, Isabella Shady, and Jasper Ossian, passed away on Thurs- (Tyler) McAchren, Danny (Alicia) Phyllis was born April 24, 1940, Shady, and five great-grandchil- day, Sept. 10, 2020 at Lutheran Holderman, and Angela (Ray) in Bluffton, to Harold and Anna Louise Lar- dren, Elizabeth Shady, Hannah Shady, Claire Hospital after a brief illness. Riner; five great-grandchildren; rimer Farling. She was a 1958 graduate of Shady, Maddie Shady, Crosley Shady, and a Gertrude was born Dec. 1, a large extended family; and her Bluffton High School. A homemaker, Phyllis sixth great-grandchild, a girl, due this Decem- 1941, in Allen County to the cat, Peanut. worked as a childcare provider and worked ber. She is also survived by a brother, Larry late Ernest L. and Virgil (Dinger) Visitation for Gertrude will be alongside her husband Clyde in the Supermar- (Karolyna) Farling of Bluffton. Gerardot. She married Robert L. held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, ket. She also worked for Home Health Care Memorials may be made to First Baptist Joker on Dec. 20, 1968; he sur- from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Living for various companies. Church in Bluffton or French Christian Mission. vives. Faith Missionary Church, 17718 Phyllis was a member of Tri Kappa, pledg- The safety of the family and all visitors is She worked as a homemaker Bluffton Road, Yoder, followed ing as a member in 1958. She was an active our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we while her children were younger by a memorial service at 11 a.m. and associate member in the chapter. She was ask that you practice social distancing. Masks and then at a number of busi- Memorials to the Wells County involved in many of the Tri Kappa Red Stock- are required for visitation and for Phyllis’ ser- nesses in customer service, including Mar- Animal Shelter or Billy Graham Evangelistic ing shows. vice at the funeral home. We appreciate your kle Hardware and then retiring from Ossian Association. She was an active member of the First Bap- cooperation and patience. State Bank in 2004. She attended Living Fond memories and expressions of sym- tist Church in Bluffton. She served in Sunday Arrangements have been entrusted to the Faith Missionary Church. pathy may be shared at www.elzey-patter- School, Vacation Bible Schools, and on many care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home Also surviving are her daughters, Johan- son-rodakfuneralhome.com for the Joker church Committees. She was chairman of the in Bluffton. Friends can share memories or na (Greg) Campbell of Bluffton and Joyce family. trustees when the sanctuary was renovated in words of encouragement with the Shady fam- (Chuck) Kilbride of New Haven; grandchil- 1977. ily at www.thomarich.com Wells Court Docket COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY Wells Superior Court meanor cases. placed on probation for 361 ing while suspended with AUCTION COMPLETE LIQUIDATION OF TRANNY TOM’S AUTO SHOP Criminal Cases Ordered to pay costs and days. a prior conviction for the Jesse Lee Deen, 26, fees $385 for the criminal Ordered to report to a same offense, a Class A mis- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH , STARTING AT 9:00 am Bluffton, pleaded guilty to cases and $370 in fees and batterer intervention pro- demeanor; failing to report 11910 BLUFFTON ROAD, FORT WAYNE, IN possession of methamphet- costs in connection with the gram, have no contact with to his probation officer Feb. amine, a Level 6 felony; probation violation. his victim and pay $525 in 20, failing to report that he maintaining a controlled Deen was on probation costs and fees. had had contact with a law substance common nui- from the previous intoxi- As part of a plea agree- enforcement officer on Jan. AUTOMOTIVE LIFTS • TRANSMISSIONS sance, a Level 6 felony; cated driving charge when ment, one count of domestic 2 and Jan. 27 and for being LARGE QUANTITY OF AUTO PARTS • RACKING possession of a controlled Wells County Probation battery, a Class A misde- arrested in Marshall County TIRE MACHINE • TRANNY JACKS • ENGINE STANDS substance, a Class A mis- requested law enforcement meanor, dismissed. for dealing in methamphet- VALVE GRINDER • PARTS WASHER • WORK BENCHES search Deen’s residence in demeanor; possession of Brickley arrested Aug. amine, a Level 2 felony; MECHANICS TOOLS • OFFICE SUPPLIES • SCRAP marijuana, a Class B misde- the 900 block of West Mar- 7 after sheriff’s deputies possession of methamphet- METAL • VEHICLES • BOATS & MORE! meanor; and possession of ket Street Feb. 5. responded to his residence amine in an amount exceed- drug paraphernalia, a Class Allegedly during the following an alleged alco- ing 28 grams, a Level 3 felo- C misdemeanor. search, officers found meth- hol-fueled argument where ny; driving while suspended Sentenced to 400 days amphetamine, evidence of he allegedly knocked the with a prior conviction, a in prison on both Level 6 drug usage including mul- glasses off the female with Class A misdemeanor; and felony charges, sentenced to tiple examples of drug para- whom he shares the resi- failure to signal change of a year in the Wells County phernalia, marijuana, a con- dence. lane, a Class C infraction. 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Still, a concentration of this com- munity’s youngest voters has turned out to cast ballots Hoosier in the past two elections — 2018’s midterm and 2019’s Opinions Terre Haute municipal — at the vote center inside the Indiana State University Hulman Memorial Student Union. They’ll get that same opportunity in the 2020 election. ISU has gained a reputation for civic engagement through the past decade, first for its high rates of vol- unteerism around the county and most recently for the student participation in voting. Washington Monthly, a nonprofit magazine track- ing politics and government, placed ISU on its Best Colleges for Student Voting list, along with 156 other schools. ISU received the same recognition in 2018. The presence of the on-campus vote center — open to any Vigo County voter — has likely contributed to students’ increased electoral activity. The poll site in Dede Plaza inside the student union has been solid since its debut in 2018. It gave those young people a familiar spot to exercise their right to vote, just as voters from other generations have with polling locations in their com- fort zones, such as American Legion posts, firehouses, churches and union halls. Landing a vote center at Double standards, double talk ISU required tenacity on the part of its supporters. The The battle over the Supreme Court seat opened Court. It lost the fight to repeal the ACA in county Election Board turned down the proposal for the by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is not Congress. It lost it again when the voters 2016 election, but later approved the site for the 2018 about “partisanship,” or even Republican hypocrisy, used the 2018 midterm elections to reject midterm. In the 2019 city election, students seemed although the GOP has displayed bad faith in abun- politicians who wanted to cast the health- particularly interested in a referendum on that ballot to dance. It is, finally, a struggle over whether our con- care law aside. stitutional republic will also be democratic. But the let-them-use-emergency-rooms place a casino in Terre Haute. Allowing President Donald Trump and Senate conservatives refused to accept the out- Now, they’ll be voting on a full slate of offices, from Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to com- come of democratic argument, deliberation the presidency to the Vigo County School Board races. plete a judicial coup and install a 6-to-3 conservative — and voting. They are now trying to use Many will be first-time voters. Some were among the majority will be, in both form and substance, a tri- the courts to void democracy’s writ and hundreds who stood in long lines, waiting to vote for umph for anti-democratic forces and anti-democratic flout the wishes of the electorate. This is E.J. congressional, state and local candidates in 2018, or thinking. our future if we refuse to see conservative those that helped choose Terre Haute’s mayor and city This is why we must reject the fake moderation court-packing and conservative judicial Dionne council members last year. Newcomers have had numer- of those who pretend that both sides in this fight are activism for what they are. ous opportunities to register. More chances lie ahead, equally partisan, equally stubborn and equally at Ginsburg’s powerful dissents on behalf but Indiana’s deadline for registering — Monday, Oct. fault. No. It’s the American Right that has been will- of democracy should be on our minds as we resist the 5 — is drawing close. ISU’s chapter of the nonpartisan ing to abuse power again and again to achieve its goal Trump-McConnell juggernaut. When five conserva- American Democracy Project has scheduled 16 “tent of imposing a radical approach to jurisprudence that tive justices undermined the Voting Rights Act in the would undercut democracy itself. 2013 Shelby Countydecision, she wrote that “a gov- talks” this fall, said Jennifer Christian, the campus coor- There is no liberal analogue to the Shelby County erning political coalition has an incentive to prevent dinator for the project and assistant director for ISU’s and Citizens United decisions, which changed the changes in the existing balance of voting power.” Center for Community Engagement. Tent talks prior to rules of the game in anti-democratic ways; no liberal Yes, conservatives are trying to lock in minor- the Oct. 5 registration deadline will allow students, fac- analogue to the Merrick Garland blockade; and no ity rule — through the courts, through restrictions ulty and staff to register and get better informed about liberal analogue to the lawlessness of Bush v. Gore. on voting and through their temporary majority in the process. So let’s understand how the words “court-packing” the structurally undemocratic Senate — to protect Project leaders will continue the tent talks — under should be used. The real court-packers are McCon- themselves against the will of future majorities in an an actual tent set up near the fountain — even after the nell, Trump and conservatives who draw inspira- increasingly diverse country. registration deadline. They’ll go on through the Friday tion from what some of them call a “Constitution in Ginsburg also wrote a remarkable dissent in Bush before the Nov. 3 election so that registered voters can exile.” v. Gore, taking five conservative justices to task for double-check their status, especially the residence listed They are expressing nostalgia for the glory days of ignoring their own long-standing deference to states’ on their registration. That’s important. The county where pre-New Deal judging that gave us separate-but-equal rights to stop recounts in Florida in the 2000 election rulings on civil rights and eviscerated the ability of between George W. Bush and Al Gore. Hoosiers are registered is where they must cast their the democratically elected branches of government to We should not forget how willing the right has ballot, either in person or absentee by mail, Christian protect workers, consumers and the environment. been to use all the instruments at its disposal to per- emphasized. Among the ISU students, Christian esti- If the court-packers succeed in forcing another petuate its hold on power. Five conservative justices mates that half decide to vote by absentee ballot as resi- conservative onto the court regardless of the outcome effectively made Bush president, and the loser of the dents of their hometowns, and half choose to register as of the 2020 election, enlarging the court would be a popular vote went on to appoint two conservatives to Vigo County residents. “There’s a mix,” Christian said. democratic necessity, not payback. the court. Now, Trump, the loser of the popular vote Their activities go beyond registration and under- It would be the only way to fight efforts to wreck in 2016, claims a mandate to appoint his third justice. standing the state requirements. The American unions, gut voting rights, tie the hands of regulators If Trump succeeds with this pre-election gambit, a Democracy Project hosted a “Cookies and the and empower plutocrats by voiding laws limiting majority of the court — a court with lifetime appoin- Constitution” event Thursday morning. Students listened money’s role in politics. tees from whose decisions there is little recourse — to two guest speakers, munched on cookies decorated to Oh, wait, that list enumerates what conservatives will have been named by presidents who first reached look like the historic document signed in 1787 and got a have already done with just five votes on the court. office without winning the most votes. Imagine the damage they could do with a sixth. And we claim to be a beacon of democracy? pocket version of the Constitution. Former Vice President Joe Biden is right to focus Yes, the whole GOP — not just McConnell — Five-hundred of the pocket Constitution copies were this battle on the Affordable Care Act and thus the must be challenged for double standards and double handed out. Watch parties are scheduled for the upcom- future of health insurance for at least 20 million talking. Maybe a handful of Senate Republicans will ing presidential and vice presidential debates, with Americans, along with preexisting conditions protec- understand that barreling forward will further under- refreshments, games and prizes planned. An Election tions for many more. cut the already tenuous legitimacy of the court and Night party is also scheduled. If you want to know what the misnamed “con- the Senate alike. Those activities represent a serious commitment to servative” legal radicals have in store for us, go no But let’s be clear about the terms of the contest: voter education, Nancy Rogers, the ISU vice presi- further than their continuing litigation against Obam- Only one side is standing up for democracy. dent for university engagement, said in a statement. acare. The right already lost once before the Supreme E.J. Dionne is on Twitter: @EJDionne. “Through our American Democracy Project, we are engaged in daily in-person and social media outreach to students to make sure they are registered to vote and Fracking is on the ballot in November know how to vote,” Rogers stated, while also recogniz- ing the support of the Election Board and Vigo County Why is it that whenever Energy, Climate and the approaches would work if the U.S. Clerk’s Office for the campus vote center. the United States achieves Clash of Nations,” Pulitzer was still . . . heavily importing oil.” Nationwide, young people could be energized to strategic dominance in a criti- Prize-winning author Daniel One of the major security devel- turn out in larger numbers this fall, compared to recent cal area for our national secu- Yergin describes how the opments in recent years has been elections. The impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus rity, the left wants to disarm? shale energy revolution has the emergence of a new partnership pandemic on the economy, including the financial well- In the 20th century, Amer- benefited America — and between the United States and India being of American universities and colleges, is a pri- ica’s emergence as a nuclear the harm energy disarma- to counterbalance China. Fracking is superpower made our victory ment would do. In an inter- one of the critical foundations of that mary concern, as are demonstrations for social justice. in the Cold War possible. view, I asked him about expanding partnership, Yergin said. Marches across the U.S. in 2017 and 2018 over equality And what was the left’s reac- the calls on the left to end “In a very concrete way, exports of for women and gun violence drew an unusually high tion? They opposed ballistic Marc fracking. “When I hear U.S. liquefied natural gas and oil to 35% of eligible 18- to 29-year-olds to the polls in 2018, missile defense and champi- some of the politicians say, India have created a kind of tangibil- according to Washington Monthly. oned nuclear disarmament. Thiessen ‘We want to ban fracking,’ ity to the relationship that was not Turnout by under-30 eligible voters ticked up slightly Today, one of the great geo- “ Yergin replied, “I want to there before.” By contrast, one of the to 46.1% in 2016, compared to 45% in 2012, according strategic developments of the say: ‘Why?’ The beneficia- countries that stands to gain the most to the respected Tufts University Center for Information early 21st century has been the Unit- ries of banning fracking would be from the elimination of fossil fuels is and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (or ed States’ emergence as an energy Russia and Saudi Arabia, who would China, which has replaced the United CIRCLE). superpower. As recently as 2008, the fill the gap that will be created in the States as the world’s largest oil Two 2020 surveys reveal the precarious nature of United States was the world’s largest market.” importer. China knows that in a con- youth voters. More under-30 Americans said they plan oil importer, but today, we are one Yergin pointed out that “one of frontation with the United States over of the largest exporters of oil and the the major critics of U.S. shale devel- Taiwan, the U.S. Navy could shut the to vote this fall than similar age brackets in 2016 or largest exporter of natural gas. What opment is somebody who lives in Straits of Malacca to tankers carrying 2018, according to a Harvard Institute of Politics sur- made that possible was the shale Moscow named Vladimir Putin, who oil to China, crippling the Chinese vey. Unfortunately, a CIRCLE survey also revealed that revolution, which not only created doesn’t like shale because he sees it economy. China, Yergin noted, will 51% of voting- eligible young people didn’t know the millions of jobs, but also transformed as bolstering U.S. foreign policy.” He be “the big winner” in any transition logistics of casting their first votes, in terms of how to the national security landscape in explained that “when the Russians cut to renewable energy. register and the methods and sites. America’s favor. And once again, this off the gas through Ukraine in 2006, If the campaign to ban fracking They’re not lazy or uninterested. In most cases, they development is opposed by a disar- the Europeans were not in a good succeeds, he said, the result would just don’t know how to actually vote. “I think voting mament movement on the left - this position.” But today, thanks to the be a rapid decline in U.S. oil produc- can be very overwhelming for young voters,” Christian time energy disarmament. shale revolution, Russia has lost its tion — with dramatic strategic con- said. “I really think it starts with voter education. And Fearful of losing states like Penn- leverage because our European allies sequences. “The shale revolution has young voters don’t have that education yet. And that’s sylvania, Joe Biden now insists he can buy American natural gas or gas really been a big contribution to U.S. what we’re trying to do with the American Democracy does not want to ban fracking. But from other countries. energy security, national security, our when Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Yergin also noted that the Obama- position in the world. Were that to be Project.” during a primary debate in March, Biden nuclear deal with Iran would demolished . . . that would weaken Mark Bennett “I’m talking about stopping fracking not have been possible without the the position of the U.S. in the world.” The Tribune-Star (Terre Haute) as soon as we possibly can . . . no shale revolution. “The Iranians never Yergin’s book is not a polemic; he ifs, buts and maybes about it,” Biden thought the sanctions that Obama put simply presents some inconvenient chimed in, “So am I. No more - no in place would work because they truths that the climate-change zealots THE NEWS-BANNER new fracking.” He also told a young thought the world needed the oil, would prefer to ignore. 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1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

Markle News Several children recently completed Sander Today my topic will be trying to be an that comes along with it. the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten optimist. We all have found out that there are some Program at the Wells A person has to be in a good frame of people, who we meet in life, that we find the County Public Library mind before he or she can be an optimist. measure of their character is actually what by reading and listen- Being an optimist helps keep everyone he or she has done because no one caught ing to 1,000 books happy and healthy. Sometimes even wealthy them. with the help of fam- and wise. You have actually met those indi- No one knows while trying to live their ily members. viduals who think that they can break up life today and find their true character. They traffic jams just by blowing their car find that they do not find his or her At left, Winston horns when driving in traffic. We call true character until he or she has run Sander (holding the book “The Napping them reckless car pushers. We wish out of gas, purchased something on House”) is shown that those drivers would drive in the installment plan, or tried to raise with parents, Jennifer such a way that their license would an adolescent. and Lane, as well as expire before they actually expire. We will all find out that in our siblings Maverick and A reckless driver is a person who lifetimes character is actually a vic- Auden. passes you on the highway in spite of tory not a gift. We have to make At right, Kendyl Enyeart all you can do. by Donna our own characters just like if your Being an optimist you will actu- character is working right you will (holding her prize book Brown “The Town Mouse and the ally get out of life just exactly what be like a real diamond in life so that Country Mouse”) is pictured you put into life minus taxes. It’s the you can scratch and destroy every with her dad Robert, mother same with driving, you either drive right or other problem that you have and live life Kayci, and sister Laiklyn. you don’t drive the right way. with God’s guidance. Some folks are always making resolu- Man’s character when he or she is trying The 1,000 Books Before tions to be better citizens. We find out in to be an optimist his or her character is like Kindergarten program is life that good resolutions are often checks a fence. It cannot be strengthened by paint sponsored by the United drawn on an account with insufficient funds. or whitewash. It takes a certain will of love Way of Wells County, the With every right that one receives there is a for his or her life and much work to improve Wells County Foundation, and Friends of the Library. certain responsibility that you have to take your life each and every day. The program helps prepare children for school and instills the value of reading Norwell High School and life-long learning. For Golf cart more information visit the WCPL’s website at www. Intern Spotlight Award wellscolibrary.org and click parade on the “Children” section. Paige Cox (Photos contributed) site will Senior Paige Cox has been selected to receive the Norwell High School ICE Free events are scheduled this include Student of the Week award. She is working at the food sales Christian Care Retirement weekend at Ouabache State Park Community in Bluffton in On Saturday, Sept. 26, The second Golf Cart On Sunday, Sept. 27, Indiana State Parks, includ- connection with the Norwell all state parks in Indiana, Caravan of the year, spon- there is free admission to all ing Ouabache. ICE Program. Her super- including Ouabache State sored by the Bluffton Parks visor at Christian Care is Park, will be celebrating the and Recreation Department, Rachel Quillen. Indiaa Department of Natu- will begin its trek at 6:30 She is the daughter of ral Resources’ free fish- p.m. this evening in the Chris and Jill Cox of Ossian. ing day as well as National parking lot of Life Church, As a Certified Nursing Volunteer day and National 428 S. Oak St. Assistant, Sox assists in the Public Lands Day. The parade is expected to daily care of each resident. On that day all Friends of take about an hour. Her job includes helping Paige Cox Ouabache State Park, Indi- Also in the parking lot, with activities, walking and ana Master Naturalists, and from approximately 5 to 9 transport, personal hygiene, room nursing in college. Junior Indiana Master Natu- p.m., will be food vendors. mealtime, and ensuring the Her educational choice will ralists are invited to come to The list, with some high- quality of life. come down to Indiana Uni- the park to assist with some lighted items from their After graduation, Cox versity, IUPUI, or Hunting- projects suggested by the menu, include: plans to study emergency ton University. park staff. • Street Chef — “The Steve-O Special” of but- termilk biscuits and fresh Italian sausage gravy. This Arts United seeks nominations is available when tempera- ALL SEASON tures are below 40 degrees. for its 2021 awards ceremony Other items include “The SERVICE NEEDS Baller” (Italian meatballs FORT WAYNE – Arts tive and/or creative, as well form available at artsunited. with marinara and provo- United, an organization that as those who demonstrate org/advocacy/arts-united- lone cheese), “Johnny’s Ital- supports the arts through- exceptional artistry within awards. Details about the R & ian Dip” (Italian beef with SE SO out 12 counties of northeast their medium of art. award celebration will be O N Check Out Our au jus served on a pub bun), Indiana, including Wells • Resilience and Adap- announced at a later date. M “Italian Philly” (Italian beef, Heating & Air Air Conditioning County, is now accepting tiveness during COVID-19 For more information Conditioning or Furnace Units green pappers, and onion, applications for its 2021 – Recognizing individuals, about Arts United of Greater 824-0228 topped with provolone Arts United Awards. teams, and/or organizations Fort Wayne Inc., visit the 219 E. Perry St. Bluff ton cheese; “Firedawg Sand- Arts United is approach- that have found unique and/ www.artsunited.org website. wich” (Italian sausage with ing the 2021 Arts United or notable ways to be both giardiniera), “Doubledawg” Awards celebration with a resilient and adaptive during (Italian sausage topped with new format that recognizes COVID-19. Italian beef and giardiniera), individuals, teams, and orga- All eligible nominees and “The Wylie”(gyro meat nizations that have remained will be recognized at the served with feta, tomato, responsive and proactive in 2021 Arts United Awards. onions, and tzatziki). A response to what the organi- Nominations are reviewed kids’ hot dog special is also zation calls “COVID-19 and by an all-volunteer commit- on the menu. a national call-to-action sur- tee of community members • Hoosier Kitchen — rounding issues of inclusion using any of the following Bowls and cups of chili, and equity.” criteria: pulled pork sandwiches, Arts United will cele- • Significance of the con- deluxe cheeseburgers, hot brate those who are actively tribution and/or achieve- dogs, chili dogs, new walk- contributing to the commu- ment; ing tacos, tacos, taco salad, nities of Northeast Indiana • Breadth and/or depth of SMALL BUSINESS loaded nachos, chips and through arts and culture. the population served; and homemade salsa. 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DeKalb on Monday for a Northeast 8 Con- NHS volleyball ference game and came away with a 2-1 vic- tory. Norwell (7-4, 4-1) struck first just over tops South Side seven minutes into the first half. Robert Meyer headed in a corner kick by Austin Norwell’s volleyball team won 3-0 in a DeLeon to give Norwell a 1-0 lead. home match against South Side on Monday. In the second half, DeLeon scored an Norwell (5-14, 0-1), won the first set unassisted goal that put Norwell ahead 2-1. 25-18, the second set 25-14, and the third set DeKalb responded shortly after with a 25-17. Hailey Henschen and Lainie Lipp led goal from Jace Benson, but that would be Norwell in kills with eight each. Henschen all. also led in blocks with two. Mackinzie Toli- Norwell goalkeeper Jacob Klitz came up ver led in digs with 12, Vanessa Dach led in with a save with three minutes to go in the aces with four, and Amarea Chandler led in game that prevented a tie game and secured assists with 12. the win for Norwell. Klitz ended the night Norwell will travel to Columbia City Bret and Ben Beer Bob Flynn and Steve Skiles with four saves. Doubles Golf Men’s State Champions Doubles Golf Men’s Senior State Champions on Tuesday for a Northeast 8 Conference In JV, Norwell won 1-0 in a single half match. of play. Ean McIntosh scored Norwell’s only goal on an assist by Max Eckert. Noah Fromm earned the shutout at goalkeeper. State champions NHS girls’ soccer Norwell’s next game will be at Herigage on Tuesday. Four local men claim titles in inaugural defeats DeKalb ‘Doubles Golf’ tournament in Carmel Norwell’s girls’ soccer team won 1-0 in a Norwell boys’ tennis home Northeast 8 Conference game against By MARK MILLER Golf” rounds posted in 2020. DeKalb on Monday. victorious at Snider Bluffton posted a pair of state champi- Bruce Imel, PGA professional at Bluff- The game was scoreless at the end of reg- ons Sunday in the inaugural “Doubles Golf” ton’s Timber Ridge Golf Course, received ulation, sending things to overtime. Norwell’s boys’ tennis team won 3-2 in a tournament held at the Prairie View Golf that news from the national director of the Norwell (5-5-1, 3-2) took advantage on match at Snider on Monday. Club in Carmel. program after posting the Doubles Golf a break in the first overtime that resulted in Norwell (9-6, 2-3) took two singles The father-son combo of Ben and Bret championship rounds upon the completion a goal by Felicia Haddix. Norwell’s defense matchups and one doubles matchup. Ethan Beer won the men’s open division while of the program’s first season Sunday, Sept. kept DeKalb scoreless the rest of the over- Ottinger defeated Andrew Dane 6-2, 7-5 in Bob Flynn and Steve Skiles teamed to take 13. The inaugural season began in early time period to secure the win. No. 2 singles. Kellen Zimmer defeated Ryan the men’s senior division. Both teams quali- June and proved to be very popular at the Norwell goalkeeper Dani Gavilanez Garringer 6-4, 6-4 in No. 3 singles. Evan fied for the tournament by winning the local local 18-hole layout. led the shutout with help from Ainsley Zimmer and Augie Mann defeated Aaron club championship at Timber Ridge Golf “There have been over 300 Doubles Golf Melcher’s defensive play. Fenn and Braden Hale 0-6, 6-4, 6-3 in No. Course. rounds posted at Timber Ridge,” Devin The JV game ended in a 0-0 tie. Norwell 1 doubles. “Doubles Golf” was co-founded by Jack McKinley, national coordinator for the pro- just missed on many chances to score. Gra- Snider’s Seth Geisleman defeated Krew Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam and the origi- gram with the PGA of America, reported in cie Rinkenberger and Skyla Tomasek com- Bussel 6-3, 6-2 in No. 1 singles, and Jacon nators of the Junior Golf League. It is a new an email to Imel, “This is by far the largest bined for a shutout at goalkeeper for Nor- Hein and Tyler Kaiser defeated Tanner Fel- format that originated in the national-level in the country. well. ger and Brason Chaney 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) in No. Junior League and has proven popular after “We will be using your model, hard work Norwell’s next game will be at Heritage 2 doubles. Nicklaus and Sorenstam promoted it for a and ideas to show across the country to on Wednesday. In JV, Norwell won 4-1. wider use by adults. Basically a two-man other PGA Professionals, public and private Jaden Payne won No. 1 singles 6-1. scramble format, it is operated under the courses,” McKinley added in his email. Kaden Graft won No. 2 singles 6-1. Carson umbrella of the national PGA organization. League Champions at Timber Ridge Hiester and Winston Frauhiger won No. 1 In its first season, the field was not huge, were as follows – Couples division: Bob NHS boys’ soccer doubles 6-4. Jake Hoover and Logan Taylor but the local champions reported that it was and Carol Flynn, 1st place; Brad and Sean won No. 2 doubles 6-3. nonetheless “a very neat experience,” Bret Poper, 2nd place. Men’s division: Bob Flynn wins at DeKalb Norwell will return to action on Tuesday Beer said. with an NE8 Conference match at Hunting- and Steve Skiles, 1st place; Josh McDou- Norwell’s boys’ soccer team traveled to “We went down there with no real expec- gall and Chris High, 2nd place. Spencer ton North. tations,” he continued. “It’s pretty exciting, Schwartz and Kaytlin Hart won the A-Rank really, being a state champion at anything.” division of the Couples League. Skiles echoed those comments and The Club Championship, held Sept. added, “The guy who needs to get all the 13, winners were – Men’s: Ben and Bret credit for this is Bruce Imel. He got this Beer, overall champions; Jeff Shank and organized on a local level and told us we’d Jeff Frauhiger, B-Rank champions; Bob be getting into a brand new program at its Flynn and Steve Skiles, senior champions. embryonic stage. Couples: Justin and Chelsea Moen, overall “Believe me,” Skiles continued, “Bob champions; Brad and Susan Poper, B-Rank and I are not the two best senior golfers in champions. Juniors: Kade Abbett and Con- the state. We just happened to be in the right nor Klopfenstein won the over-13 divi- place at the right time in a brand new pro- sion; Reid Abbett and Race Gerber won the gram that I think is really going to take off. under-13 division. It’s a lot of fun.” As state champions, the Beers, Skiles and Justin and Chelsea Moen also competed Flynn are eligible to compete in the nation- in the event after claiming the local Couples als in Jupiter, Florida in early November. division at Timber Ridge. Skiles reported they are all planning to go. Local league gains national attention “It’s a unique opportunity,” he said. Bluffton, Indiana, ranks at the very top “We’re really looking forward to it.” in one national golf statistic: Most “Doubles [email protected]

At left, Bluffton’s Cooper King prepares to return a serve in No. 2 doubles in a match at Adams Central on Monday. At right, Bluffton’s Wyatt Corkwell hits a forehand shot in No. 1 doubles. (Photos by Josh Burris) Bluffton boys’ tennis loses at AC By JOSH BURRIS Keegan Schwartz 6-2, 6-1 in No. 2 sin- MONROE – Bluffton’s boys’ tennis gles. Austin Maldeney defeated Dylan team headed to Adams Central on Mon- King 6-2, 6-2 in No. 3 singles. Elijah day with hopes of claiming the ACAC Moore and Reece Moser defeated Wyatt Justin and Chelsea Moen Brad and Susan Poper Jeff Shank and Jeff Frauhiger regular season title, but came up short in Corkwell and Kaleb Riley 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 in Couples Club Champions Couples B-Rank Champions Men’s B-Rank Club Champions a 4-1 loss to the hosts. No. 1 doubles. Bluffton (8-10, 2-1) scored its only Adams Central also won the JV match point in No. 2 doubles. Jared Franklin 5-2. Bluffton’s Preston Daugherty won and Cooper King defeated Noah Crockett No. 2 singles 8-4, and Andrew Hartman and Cody Hawkins 6-1, 6-2. and Max Worth won No. 1 doubles 8-7. Adams Central’s Jared Hildebrand Bluffton will wrap up its regular sea- defeated Mason Schwartz 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 son on Thursday against Concordia. in No. 1 singles. Spencer Gerber defeated [email protected]

High School Calendar TUESDAY, Sept. 22 5:30 p.m. BOYS TENNIS: Norwell at Huntington THURSDAY, Sept. 24 North, 4:30 p.m. BOYS TENNIS: Concordia at Bluffton, 5 BOYS SOCCER: Norwell at Heritage, 7 p.m.; Leo at Norwell, 5 p.m. p.m. (JV 5:30 p.m.) VOLLEYBALL: Whitko at Southern Wells, VOLLEYBALL: Bluffton at Adams Central, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.); Norwell at DeKalb, 7:30 7 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.); Southern Wells at Canter- p.m. (JV, Freshman 6 p.m.); Bluffton at East- bury, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.); Norwell at Colum- brook, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.) bia City, 7:30 p.m. (JV, Freshman 6 p.m.) FRIDAY, Sept. 25 From left: Reid Abbett and Rafe Gerber, Under-13 Junior Club Champions; Kade Abbett and WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23 FOOTBALL: Norwell at East Noble, 7 p.m.; Connor Klopfenstein, Over-13 Junior Club Champions. (Photos provided) GIRLS SOCCER: Norwell at Heritage, Bluffton at Greensburg, 7:30 p.m. SPORTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • The News-Banner • Page 7 NEWS-BANNER SCOREBOARD 1. Clemson (59) 2-0 1523 1 Cleveland 30 24 .556 Colorado 23 29 .442 Friday, Sept. 18: L.A. Lakers 126, alternate training site. FOOTBALL 2. Alabama (1) 0-0 1458 2 Detroit 22 30 .423 Arizona 20 34 .370 Denver 114 NEW YORK METS — Recalled CF 3. Oklahoma 1-0 1368 3 Kansas City 22 32 .407 NOTE: Games back data omitted Sunday, Sept. 20: L.A. Lakers 105, Guillermo Heredia from alternate train- NFL 4. Georgia 0-0 1320 4 West Division because not all teams have played the Denver 103 ing site. Placed CF Jake Marisnick on 5. Florida 0-0 1239 5 W L Pct same number of games due to post- Tuesday, Sept. 22: Denver vs. L.A. the 10-day IL. AMERICAN CONFERENCE 6. LSU (1) 0-0 1221 6 z-Oakland 33 20 .623 ponements. Postseason qualification Lakers, 9 p.m. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — East 7. Notre Dame 2-0 1200 7 Houston 27 26 .509 this season is determined based on Thursday, Sept. 24: L.A. Lakers vs. Placed RHP Heath Hembree on the W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 2 0 0 1.000 58 45 8. Texas 1-0 1037 9 Los Angeles 24 31 .436 winning percentage. Denver, 9 p.m. 10-day IL. Recalled OF Mickey Moniak New England 1 1 0 .500 51 46 8. Auburn 0-0 1037 8 Seattle 23 30 .434 z-clinched playoff berth x-Saturday, Sept. 26: Denver vs. from alternate training site. Recalled Miami 0 2 0 .000 39 52 10. Texas A&M 0-0 972 10 Texas 19 35 .352 Sunday’s Games L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. RHP Ramon Rosso from alternate N.Y. Jets 0 2 0 .000 30 58 11. North Carolina 1-0 883 12 NOTE: Games back data omitted Miami 2, Washington 1, 7 innings, x-Monday, Sept. 28: L.A. Lakers vs. training site. Optioned RHP Adonis 12. Miami 2-0 816 17 because not all teams have played the 1st game Denver, TBD Medina to alternate training site. South 13. UCF 1-0 771 14 same number of games due to post- Atlanta 7, N.Y. Mets 0 x-Wednesday, Sept. 30: Denver vs. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — W L T Pct PF PA Tennessee 2 0 0 1.000 49 44 14. Cincinnati 1-0 720 13 ponements. Postseason qualification Cincinnati 7, Chicago White Sox 3 L.A. Lakers, TBD Claimed RHP Carson Fulmer outright Indianapolis 1 1 0 .500 48 38 15. Oklahoma St. 1-0 693 11 this season is determined based on Milwaukee 5, Kansas City 3 on waivers from Baltimore. Recalled Jacksonville 1 1 0 .500 57 53 16. Tennessee 0-0 529 15 winning percentage. Houston 3, Arizona 2 OF Jared Oliva from alternate training Houston 0 2 0 .000 36 67 17. Memphis 1-0 510 16 z-clinched playoff berth Colorado 6, L.A. Dodgers 3 HOCKEY site. Placed OF Jason Martin on the 18. BYU 1-0 405 21 Sunday’s Games Toronto 6, Philadelphia 3 10-day IL. Transferred RHP Yacksel North 19. Louisiana-Lafayette 2-0 374 19 Baltimore 2, Tampa Bay 1 St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 1 Rios to the 45-day IL. W L T Pct PF PA NHL Baltimore 2 0 0 1.000 71 22 20. Virginia Tech 0-0 350 20 Cleveland 7, Detroit 4 Washington 15, Miami 0, 7 innings, ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Activated Pittsburgh 2 0 0 1.000 52 37 21. Pittsburgh 2-0 315 25 Boston 10, N.Y. Yankees 2 2nd game All Times EDT RF Dexter Fowler and RHP Giovanny Cleveland 1 1 0 .500 41 68 22. Army 2-0 296 22 Cincinnati 7, Chicago White Sox 3 San Francisco 14, Oakland 2 STANLEY CUP FINALS Gallegos from the 10-day IL. Desig- Cincinnati 0 2 0 .000 43 51 23. Kentucky 0-0 230 23 Milwaukee 5, Kansas City 3 San Diego 7, Seattle 4, 11 innings (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) nated RHP Roel Ramirez for assign- 24. Louisville 1-1 115 18 Houston 3, Arizona 2 Minnesota 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Tampa Bay 1, Dallas 1 ment. Optioned LF Justin Williams West 25. Marshall 2-0 108 - Toronto 6, Philadelphia 3 and RHP Nabil Crismatt to alternate W L T Pct PF PA Monday’s Games Saturday, September 19: Dallas 4, Kansas City 2 0 0 1.000 57 40 Top 25 Schedule Texas 7, L.A. Angels 2 Cincinnati 6, Milwaukee 3 Tampa Bay 1 training site. Las Vegas 2 0 0 1.000 68 54 Saturday San Francisco 14, Oakland 2 Washington 5, Philadelphia 1 Monday, September 21: Tampa Bay SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Des- L.A. Chargers 1 1 0 .500 36 36 No. 2 Alabama (0-0) at Missouri, 7 San Diego 7, Seattle 4, 11 innings Chicago Cubs 5, Pittsburgh 0 3, Dallas 2 ignated INF Justin Smoak for assign- Denver 0 2 0 .000 35 42 p.m. ESPN Minnesota 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Wednesday, September 23: Tampa ment. Activated OF Alex Dickerson No. 3 Oklahoma (1-0) vs. Kansas Atlanta 5, Miami 4 from the paternity list. NATIONAL CONFERENCE Monday’s Games Bay at Dallas, 8 p.m. State, Noon FOX L.A. Angels 8, Texas 5 Kansas City 4, St. Louis 1 Friday, September 25: Tampa Bay ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Acti- East No. 4 Georgia (0-0) at Arkansas, 4 Cleveland 7, Chicago White Sox 4 Colorado at San Francisco, late vated OF Dexter Fowler and RHP W L T Pct PF PA at Dallas, 8 p.m. Dallas 1 1 0 .500 57 59 p.m. SECN Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Tuesday’s Games Saturday, September 26: Dallas at Giovanny Gallegos from the IL. Washington 1 1 0 .500 42 47 No. 5 Florida (0-0) at Mississippi, Toronto 11, N.Y. Yankees 5 Philadelphia (Nola 5-3) at Washing- Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. Optioned OF Justin Williams and RHP N.Y. Giants 0 2 0 .000 29 43 Noon ESPN Kansas City 4, St. Louis 1 ton (Voth 0-5), 3:05 p.m., 1st game x-Monday, September 28: Tampa Nabil Crismatt to the alternate training Philadelphia 0 2 0 .000 36 64 No. 6 LSU (0-0) vs. Mississippi St., Houston at Seattle, late Philadelphia (TBD) at Washington Bay at Dallas, 8 p.m. site. Designated RHP Roel Ramirez 3:30 p.m. CBS Tuesday’s Games (TBD), 6:35 p.m., 2nd game x-Wednesday, September 30: Dal- for assignment. South No. 7 Notre Dame (2-0) at Wake Chicago White Sox (Lopez 1-2) at Milwaukee (Anderson 3-3) at Cin- WASHINGTON NATIONALS — W L T Pct PF PA las at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. New Orleans 1 1 0 .500 58 57 Forest, Noon ABC Cleveland (Bieber 8-1), 6:10 p.m. cinnati (Gray 5-3), 6:40 p.m. Recalled OF Yadiel Hernandez from Tampa Bay 1 1 0 .500 54 51 No. 8 Auburn (0-0) vs. No. 23 Ken- N.Y. Yankees (Cole 6-3) at Toronto Chicago Cubs (Quintana 0-0) at alternate training site. Selected the Atlanta 0 2 0 .000 64 78 tucky, Noon SECN (Anderson 0-2), 6:37 p.m. Pittsburgh (Brault 1-3), 7:05 p.m. TRANSACTIONS contract of RHP Paolo Espino from Carolina 0 2 0 .000 47 65 No. 8 Texas (1-0) at Texas Tech, Tampa Bay (Snell 4-1) at N.Y. Mets Miami (Urena 0-2) at Atlanta (Wil- alternate training site. Placed RHPs 3:30 p.m. FOX (Lugo 2-3), 7:10 p.m. son 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Monday Aaron Barrett and James Bourque on North No. 10 Texas A&M (0-0) vs. Vander- Baltimore (Akin 1-1) at Boston (Piv- Tampa Bay (Snell 4-1) at N.Y. Mets BASEBALL the 10-day IL. Transferred LHP Seth W L T Pct PF PA bilt, 7:30 p.m. SECN etta 0-0), 7:30 p.m. (Lugo 2-3), 7:10 p.m. Major League Baseball Romero from the 10-day IL to the Chicago 2 0 0 1.000 44 36 American League Green Bay 2 0 0 1.000 85 55 No. 12 Miami (2-0) vs. Florida St., Detroit (Skubal 1-3) at Minnesota St. Louis (Gomber 0-1) at Kansas 60-day IL. 7:30 p.m. ABC (TBD), 7:40 p.m. City (Singer 3-4), 8:05 p.m. BALTIMORE ORIOLES — FOOTBALL Detroit 0 2 0 .000 44 69 Announced RHP Cody Carroll has Minnesota 0 2 0 .000 45 71 No. 13 UCF (1-0) at East Carolina, St. Louis (Gomber 0-1) at Kansas L.A. Angels (Canning 1-3) at San National Football League Noon ESPN+ City (Singer 3-4), 8:05 p.m. Diego (Davies 7-3), 9:10 p.m. cleared outright waivers and will ARIZONA CARDINALS — Acti- West No. 14 Cincinnati (1-0) vs. No. 22 Houston (Valdez 4-3) at Seattle Texas (Lyles 1-5) at Arizona (Smith remain assigned to alternate training vated WR KeeSean Johnson from W L T Pct PF PA Army, 3:30 p.m. ESPN (Newsome 0-1), 9:10 p.m. 0-0), 9:10 p.m. site. the reserve/COVID-19 list. Placed TE Arizona 2 0 0 1.000 54 35 KANSAS CITY ROYALS — L.A. Rams 2 0 0 1.000 57 36 No. 15 Oklahoma State (1-0) vs. L.A. Angels (Canning 1-3) at San Oakland (Montas 3-4) at L.A. Dodg- Maxx Williams on the IR. West Virginia, 3:30 p.m. ABC Diego (Davies 7-3), 9:10 p.m. ers (May 1-1), 9:40 p.m. Optioned 3B Kelvin Gutierrez to alter- DENVER BRONCOS — Placed DT Seattle 2 0 0 1.000 73 55 nate training site. Activated RF Jorge San Francisco 1 1 0 .500 51 37 No. 16 Tennessee (0-0) at South Texas (Lyles 1-5) at Arizona (Smith Colorado (Freeland 2-2) at San Dre’Mont Jones and WR Courtland Carolina, 7:30 p.m. SECN 0-0), 9:10 p.m. Francisco (Smyly 0-0), 9:45 p.m. Soler from the 10-day IL. Sutton on the IR. Thursday’s Games TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Activat- Cleveland 35, Cincinnati 30 No. 18 BYU (1-0) vs. Troy, 10:15 Oakland (Montas 3-4) at L.A. Dodg- CHICAGO BEARS — Released DB p.m. ESPN ers (May 1-1), 9:40 p.m. ed RHP Matt Shoemaker from the IL. Marqui Christian after he was rein- Sunday’s Games Placed RHP Julian Merryweather on Tennessee 33, Jacksonville 30 No. 19 Louisiana-Lafayette (2-0) vs. BASKETBALL stated from suspension by the NFL. Georgia Southern, Noon ESPN2 the 10-day IL retroactive to Sept. 18. Signed DB Marqui Christian to the Chicago 17, N.Y. Giants 13 National League Green Bay 42, Detroit 21 No. 20 Virginia Tech (0-0) vs. NC National League practice squad. State, 8 p.m. ACCN NBA ATLANTA BRAVES — Placed LHP CINCINNATI BENGALS — Re- Tampa Bay 31, Carolina 17 All Times EDT Cole Hamels on the 10-day IL retroac- Buffalo 31, Miami 28 No. 21 Pittsburgh (2-0) vs. No. 24 All Times EDT signed G Alex Redmond to the prac- Louisville, Noon ACCN East Division CONFERENCE FINALS tive to Sept. 18. Recalled RHP Bryse tice squad. San Francisco 31, N.Y. Jets 13 W L Pct Wilson from alternate training site. L.A. Rams 37, Philadelphia 19 (Best-of-7) CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed Atlanta 32 22 .593 x-if necessary CHICAGO CUBS — Placed 2B Ilde- TE Kyle Markway to the practice Dallas 40, Atlanta 39 Miami 28 26 .519 maro Vargas on the 10-day IL retroac- Pittsburgh 26, Denver 21 BASEBALL Eastern Conference squad. Philadelphia 27 27 .500 Miami 2, Boston 1 tive to Sept. 20. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Indianapolis 28, Minnesota 11 New York 24 30 .444 COLORADO ROCKIES — Recalled Arizona 30, Washington 15 Tuesday, Sept. 15: Miami 117, Bos- Signed DB Josh Nurse to the practice American League Washington 21 32 .396 ton 114, OT OF Sam Hilliard from alternate train- squad. Released RB Craig Reynolds. Baltimore 33, Houston 16 Central Division ing site. Placed 3B Nolan Arenado on Kansas City 23, L.A. Chargers 20, All Times EDT Thursday, Sept. 17: Miami 106 MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Placed W L Pct Boston 101 the 10-day IL retroactive to Sept. 20. LB Anthony Barr on the IR. Waived DB OT East Division Chicago 32 22 .593 Released RHP Wade Davis. Seattle 35, New England 30 W L Pct Saturday, Sept. 19: Boston 117 Nathan Meadors. Signed DT Abdullah St. Louis 26 25 .510 LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Acti- Anderson to the practice squad. Monday’s Games z-Tampa Bay 36 19 .655 Miami 106 Cincinnati 28 27 .509 Wednesday, Sept. 23: Boston vs. vated OF Joc Pederson from the fam- TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Las Vegas 34, New Orleans 24 z-New York 31 23 .574 Milwaukee 26 27 .491 ily medical emergency list. Optioned Toronto 28 26 .519 Miami, 8:30 p.m. Waived CB Mazzi Wilkins. Pittsburgh 15 39 .278 Friday, Sept. 25: Boston vs. Miami, INF/OF Zach McKinstry to alternate TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed Baltimore 23 31 .426 West Division training site. NCAA Boston 20 34 .370 8:30 p.m. WR Chester Rogers, DB Breon Bor- W L Pct x-Sunday, Sept. 27: Miami vs. Bos- MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned LHP ders and DB Greg Mabin to the prac- Central Division z-Los Angeles 38 16 .704 Braxton Garrett and RHP Robert Dug- AP Top 25 W L Pct ton, 7:30 p.m. tice squad. Released DL Kobe Smith, AP Top 25 z-San Diego 34 20 .630 Western Conference ger to alternate training site. Selected DB Picasso Nelson and DB Maurice z-Chicago 34 20 .630 San Francisco 26 26 .500 the contract of RHP Brett Eibner from Record Pts Prv z-Minnesota 33 22 .600 L.A. Lakers 2, Denver 0 Smith from the practice squad. Lightning top Stars 3-2, get even in Stanley Cup EDMONTON, Alberta game after slamming hard Bay. Khudobin had 28 from the point and got the Coleman was. Comeau down and out with (AP) — Nikita Kucherov into the boards on a colli- saves. puck through traffic past Late in the second peri- a questionable hit. Corey and the Tampa Bay Light- sion with defenseman Jamie Tampa Bay had failed Khudobin. But Dallas od, Pat Maroon decked Perry and Cedric Paquette ning got themselves up off Oleksiak after trying to to score on its previous 14 interim coach Rick Bow- Khudobin after taking a shot go at it, with Perry putting the ice to get even in the block a shot. Kucherov had power-play chances with the ness challenged that Tampa and got a goalie interference him in a headlock before an Stanley Cup Final. already ended up on the ice man advantage, since Game Bay was offside, and replay penalty. Earlier in the shift, angry Paquette flipped him Kucherov had the pri- twice before, when he was 3 of the Eastern Conference clearly showed that Blake McDonagh knocked Blake over. mary assists on power-play popped by Dallas captain finale, until the Kucherov- goals by Brayden Point and Jamie Benn and when he assisted goals. Ondrej Palat in the first peri- drew a high-sticking penalty Dallas finally got on MAJOR ONLINE COIN & COLLECTIBLES od before Kevin Shattenkirk against Janmark. the board on a power play scored and the Lightning On their second power with 5:17 left in the second. held on for a 3-2 victory play in Game 2, the Light- Klingberg took a shot from over the Dallas Stars to win ning cycled the puck to near the blue line, and Pav- Game 2 on Monday night. set up Kucherov’s pass elski redirected the puck Those three goals came to Point to open the scor- with his raised stick even AUCTION in a span of four shots ing 11:23 into the game. with Ryan McDonagh all in less than four minutes Three minutes later, soon over him in front of the net. BIDDING OPEN NOW THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH against Anton Khudobin, after Khudobin slid over to In the third period, Kling- who made a Stanley Cup stop Kucherov’s one-timer, berg was in the right circle, 2268 NORTH MAIN STREET, BLUFFTON, IN Final-record 22 saves in the Palat finished a nice passing when instead of taking a third period for the Stars sequence, taking advantage shot as Vasilevskiy expect- in their 4-1 win in Game 1 of a half-open net. Victor ed, passed to the stick Jan- two nights earlier. Game 3 is Hedman had the secondary mark, who had charged and Wednesday night. assist on both of those goals. suddenly stopped behind Joe Pavelski and Mattias Shattenkirk scored less Shattenkirk just beyond the Janmark scored for Dallas than a minute later. crease to score. on passes from John Kling- It was the first time in The Lightning looked berg, with Alexander Radu- seven games Tampa Bay to have another goal, and lov also assisting on both. scored the opening goal. a two-goal lead, with just Kucherov left the bench Andrei Vasilevskiy under 11 minutes left when momentarily early in the stopped 27 shots for Tampa Mikhail Sergachev shot Hooker is 2nd Colts player with BIDDING NOW OPEN! OVER 200 JOHN DEERE COLLECTIBLE TOY torn Achilles tendon in 2020 TRACTORS, SNOWMOBILES & IMPLEMENTS By MICHAEL MAROT list as he continued recovering from a torn 200 + LOTS OF GOLD, SILVER, COINS & AP Sports Writers ACL in his left knee. The second-team All- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianap- American suffered the injury in last year’s CURRENCY • JOHN DEERE VINTAGE BICYCLES, olis Colts have played two games and lost Pac-12 championship game. two starters with torn Achilles tendons. “He did play well,” Reich said. “It was PEDAL TRACTORS & POWER WHEEL • RARE Coach Frank Reich announced Monday in a limited capacity, he was on a rep count. 1890’S JOHN DEERE SEEDER • HIGH END that safety Malik Hooker would miss the He came here to compete for a starting job rest of this season after tearing his Achilles and he showed everything we wanted and ANTIQUES & GLASSWARE • BRONZE STATUES tendon in Sunday’s 28-11 victory, the same expected to see from him yesterday. So we STERLING SILVER DIAMONDS & JEWELS injury running back Marlon Mack suffered believe he can step into that role.” on opening day. The Colts got slightly better news on LARGE HUMMEL COLLECTION BASEBALL “We feel awful for him,” Reich said. “He second-year receiver Parris Campbell, who CARD COLLECTION • DIE CAST COLLECTORS had a great offseason, he was really playing was carted off the field after the Colts’ sec- well. It’s tough news for him but I believe ond play Sunday with a ligament injury in CARS & MUCH MORE! the best is still ahead of him and hopefully his left knee. The team said Campbell did he’ll go through this recovery very quickly.” not tear his ACL and he has not been ruled Hooker limped off the field early in the out for the season. second quarter of Sunday’s 28-11 victory. Campbell missed nine games in 2019 The Ohio State alum missed the final with an assortment of injuries and entered nine games of his rookie season with a knee the concussion protocol late last month fol- injury and five more games over the next lowing a car crash. two years. Now, the first player general He caught six passes for 71 yards in the manager Chris Ballard ever drafted, at No. season opener and appeared poised for a 15 overall in 2017, could have played his breakout year until he was hurt on a short final down for the Colts (1-1). running play against the Vikings. Earlier this year, Ballard opted not to “He’s going to miss some time,” Reich exercise the fifth-year option on Hooker’s said. “We’re going to monitor that and we’ll rookie contract, meaning Hooker — like leave that up to the doctors. Not sure if he’ll Mack — could leave as an unrestricted free need a procedure or not.” agent in March. Campbell’s absence should mean more AUCTION PREVIEW & Thursday, September 24TH (5:00 - 7:00 pm) Hooker has 123 tackles, seven intercep- playing time for second-round pick Michael BIDDING ASSISTANCE Friday, September 25TH (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) tions and two fumble recoveries in his four- Pittman Jr., Indy’s first selection in April’s year career. draft. Pittman caught four passes for 37 ONLINE BIDDING HELD AT STEFFENGRP.COM Rookie Julian Blackmon made his NFL yards against Minnesota. debut Sunday, replacing Hooker, and record- Reich also said cornerback Rock Ya-Sin SALE MANAGER: ISAAC STOLLER (260.413.3515 - [email protected]) ed two tackles and two passes defensed. had been released from a hospital after miss- 260.824.3006 Blackmon was a third-round pick, No. 85 ing Sunday’s game with a stomach illness. SELLER: MLS HOLDINGS STEFFENGRP.COM overall, out of Utah but spent most of train- Reich did not provide additional details AU10700090 AC30500053 ing camp on the active/non-football injury about the illness. Page 8 • The News-Banner • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 AGRICULTURE/FARMING

Mugwort, Soybean harvest is underway in Wells Coun- wormwood – by ty. Very dry weather has hastened the dry down of early beans as dem- either name, it’s onstrated by this farmer cutting beans south of Ossian Saturday. The dry conditions are preva- a real problem lent statewide. (Photo by Glen Werling) Q. I am curious if you have an idea about a weed that grows in our yard every year. It spreads very rap- idly, seems invasive and grows to a pretty high level as summer goes along. We have asked many people, and Dry weather acclerates harvest they are quite stumped. My wife does not like it, and we pull it and spray it, but it just EAST LANSING, Mich. of the state. the corn has now dented tions. keeps coming back, spreading and — Very dry conditions with The coldest low record- compared to just 69 percent Six percent of the winter invading. Also, it seems to trans- below average temperatures ed at a NASS weather sta- at this same time last year. wheat statewide has been plant to other parts of the yard when dominated the weather pat- tion was 35 degrees at both Fifty percent of the corn planted. That’s close to the we transplant hosta. Any advice tern during the week, with Goshen and Crawfordsville, was rated as mature com- 5-year average of 4 percent you have will be most welcomed! – some patchy frost reported west of Indianapolis. pared compared to just 23 and ahead of last year’s 1 J.A., Monticello, Indiana late in the week, accord- The amount of rainfall percent at this same time percent planted at this time. ing to USDA NASS, Great varied from none at numer- last year. Five percent of Alfalfa hay third cutting A. This looks like it could be Lakes Regional Field Office ous NASS weather stations the corn statewide intended was 97 percent complete Artemisia vulgaris, more commonly located at Michigan State around the state to 0.43 for grain has been harvested and fourth cutting was 57 known as mugwort or wormwood. University. inches at Huntington over and 82 percent destined for percent complete. Again, It is considered an invasive species Topsoil moisture con- the week. The statewide silage has been harvested. those numbers were ahead in several states and is included in B. Rosie ditions rated short to very average precipitation was Harvested corn is lightly of last year’s numbers at this the 2019 Indiana Terrestrial Plant Lerner short increased 10 percent- 0.01 inches. behind the 5-year aver- time and are about on par Rule, which prohibits all sales and age points from the previous There were 6.8 days suit- age, which is 8 percent. with the five-year average. distribution of the plant. The weed week. able for fieldwork for the The numbers for dent and Hay harvesting was is a perennial that spreads by both Statewide, topsoil mois- week ending September 20. mature are close to the beginning to wrap up in seed and rhizomes (underground horizontal stems), so ture is rated as 62 percent The dry weather this 5-year average. some areas. it can spread quickly once established. The height of short to very short, 37 per- week pushed crops rapidly Statewide, 64 percent Livestock were reported- the plant can reach up to 5 feet if left undisturbed. cent adequate and 1 percent towards maturity and aided of the soybeans were drop- ly in good condition despite Control of this plant in established gardens is a chal- suprlus. Subsoil moisture early row crop harvest prog- ping leaves and 4 percent declining pastures condi- lenge! Hand digging the plant will help, but any piece was rated as 60 percent ress. The excessively dry have been harvested. That tions, as pasture regrowth of the plant left in the soil can re-sprout. Repeated dig- short to very short, 39 per- conditions negatively affect- compares to 20 percent and was beginning to slow and ging will be needed. Cutting and pulling can actually cent adequate and 1 percent ed row crop grain fill in 1 percent respectively at this head into winter dormancy. stimulate additional growth from the rhizomes. Even surplus. some areas and caused dust same time last year. Other activities during herbicides usually require several applications to con- The average tempera- and combine fire concerns. The dropping of leaves the week included applying trol this plant. And any herbicide that would be effec- ture for the week was 60.9 Row crop harvest began in is 12 points ahead of the herbicides, preparing equip- tive against this weed would damage your garden degrees, 4.4 degrees below southern Indiana and a few 5-year average. ment for harvest, buying plants, so spraying is not practical in established gar- normal for the state. locations elsewhere, but Seed corn harvests also cover crop seed, and har- dens. Targeting application by wicking or hand paint- At NASS weather sta- widespread harvest was not continued this week, ben- vesting pumpkins. ing with broadleaf weed herbicides might provide some tions around the state, the expected for several weeks efitting from the dry condi- control if it can be done carefully to avoid any contact warmest high during the as producers waited for of the chemical with your desirable plants. Be sure to week was 85 degrees at crops to dry down to accept- read and follow all label directions before applying any three weather stations all able moisture levels. pesticide. located in the southern part Ninety-one percent of Rainfall expected to stay below normal By BETH HALL The rain events northern Indiana saw last week may be the last significant precipitation seen in Indiana for the next several weeks. The U.S. Drought Monitor has already placed most of the state in abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions and there doesn’t seem to be much relief in sight. South-central Indiana’s precipitation amounts so far for September rank as low as the second percentile when com- pared to the 1981-2010 climatology period. Fortunately, temperatures have not been too unseason- ably warm to enhance the evaporative demand from the atmosphere, but there are still many crops hoping to soak up as much end-of-season moisture as they can before harvest. 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A: No matter how being bedridden by crip- certain we are that pling arthritis for several My life will bring grief to years. Instead of concen- all we are always sur- trating on her pain and Answer prised when it comes, loneliness, she began to but we cannot deny intercede for others in By Dr. Billy it or feel guilty over prayer, and she found Graham it. When it creeps up inner peace and joy deep on us at unexpected down because of the com- WE MUST times we must remember fort of God’s Spirit within. REMEMBER THAT that grieving is a process. When we cast our cares GRIEVING IS A It doesn’t go away over- on Him, and lift others up PROCESS night. When those who in prayer, He reveals Him- Q: There has been so have died knowing the self in ways we would much grief this year — Lord Jesus as their Savior, have never thought (1 people who have suffered we are comforted, know- Peter 5:7). BUY IT CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer from widespread dis- ing that we will see them When we begin reach- ease — and people who again. ing out to others, God uses SELL IT have died alone, no fam- After a time of grief, this to reassure us of His ily could be with them in it is important to turn our goodness and purposes. RENT IT their last moments of life focus to the future and not An “attitude of gratitude” FIND IT due to isolation demanded dwell only on the past. begins to move us beyond by health officials. I am a There are others who love sorrow. FILL IT believer in Jesus Christ us and need us, and we (This column is based but I still don’t know how still have responsibilities on the words and writings GET IT to comfort those who have to live in the present. God of the late Rev. Billy Gra- DO IT gone through so much is not finished with us ham.) hurt. How does a person and He has a plan for the ©2020 BILLY GRA- IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! help others cope with such remainder of our lives. 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HELOISE HINT: Examine your ADD A PHOTO! that is committed to excellence Apply online at 2020cmp.com SEPTEMBER 25 - 9 a.m. - Secured creditors and various consignors. 815 and proactive service in a cat or dog’s teeth. They need Your “Guaranteed Sold” ad (up to Adams Street, Decatur. Truck & equipment. Now accepting consignments! or search 20/20 Custom Mold- care because cats and dogs Call Trevor, 260-223-7503, or Darrell, 260-433-0494. Daycab & sleeper trac- changing environment. Quali- ed Plastics at Indeed.com 20 words) with a Photo: $44 tors, bucket trucks, box trucks, utility trucks, misc. trucks & equipment, shop fied full-time candidates will can develop periodontal dis- (EAP2W) ease. Pets should go to the Addt’l Lines, 88 cents each equipment & much more! Online bidding available via Proxibid & Equipment- have a bachelor's or associ- Facts! Preview Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Krueckeberg Auction & Realty LLC, ate's degree in accounting. HELOISE HINT: Create a vet for a dental examination. 260-724-7402, www.kjauction.com. CPA or qualification to sit for new network of professional You can get toothbrushes and SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 2 - Online Only - Eleanor Allen, seller. the CPA exam is a plus. Quali- toothpaste for them at the vet’s 13013 Crimson Leaf Drive, Fort Wayne. 2,700 custom villa, Popular Grey contacts that you are in touch fied part-time candidates will with often. Make many new office. Write to Heloise, Helo- GARAGE Oaks, 2 possibly 3 bedrooms, open floor plan, 3-car attached garage. ise, P.O. Box 795001, San An- Baldwin baby grand piano, sterling silver flatware/serving pieces, art work, have prior experience in connections. The more people oriental rugs, modern furniture, Boehm porcelain, Cloisonne, Llardro figu- preparing individual and small who know about you, the better tonio, TX 78279-5001. SALES rines, crystal, Steinbacher nut cracker collection. Inspection: Sept. 29, 5-7 business tax returns. All candi- your chances of getting a job. Put your Garage Sale in Wells p.m., Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sale Managers: Brandon Steffen, 260-710- dates must have excellent Send your employment hint or 5684, Theresa Liggett, 260-312-2636. Steffen Group, 260-426-0633, www. communication skills and be Rentals County’s Easy-to-Use Garage steffengrp.com. question to HELOISE@Helo- self-motivated. Competitive ise.com. SEPTEMBER 26 - 9 a.m. - Estate of Tom Forsyth, seller. 11910 Bluff- salary, excellent benefits and a Apartments for Rent Sale Guide! ton Rd., Fort Wayne. Complete liquidation of “Tranny Tom’s Auto Repair Shop”. Real estate: High visibility commercial property with 3,700 SF quality working environment. 2BR/1BA BLUFFTON Get a FREE building on 1.82 acres. Personal Property: Automotive lifts, transmis- Email cover letter and resume $155 weekly includes utilities. sions, large quantity of auto parts, racking, tire machine, tranny jacks, to [email protected] (EAP2) Read & recycle No Pets/smoking. Washer/Dry- engine stands, work benches, vehicles, boats, tremendous amount of er hook up. 317-961-0234 GARAGE SALE KIT scrap. Sale Manager: Josh Lewis, 260-273-9311. Steffen Group, 260-426- when you place your Garage 0633, www.steffengrp.com. SEPTEMBER 26 - 10 a.m. - Jackie & Rebecca Cain, owners. 5129 E 400 Sale ad in The News-Banner for N, Montpelier. Lovely country home in Blackford County, 3 bds., 1.5 baths, .70 Vehicles 3 days or more. ac., 2.5 attached garage, personal property including: antiques, household & appliances. Real estate terms: $3,500 earnest money down day of sale (non- Auto/Trucks refundable), closing on or before Nov. 6. All items selling AS-IS. Real Estate Open houses: Sept. 23, 5-7 p.m. Auction preview: Sept. 25, 12-5 p.m. Ellen- HELOISE HINT: If you keep berger Brothers, Inc. Auctioneers, www.EllenbergerBros.com, 800-373-6363. your car in a garage. Always SEPTEMBER 27 - 1 p.m. - Estate of Joan Kline, seller. 6425 Treasure roll up the windows when you SELL Cove, Fort Wayne. Outstanding 3,394 SF ranch home with 3 bedrooms drive in. Do not leave open and 3½ baths on full finished basement in The Coves of Chandlers Land- garbage cans in the garage, ing. Personal Property: Tempus Fugit grandfather clock, modern furniture, appliances, glassware, home décor. Sale Manger: Josh Lewis, 260-273- because they attract mice and YOUR 9311. Steffen Group, 260-426-0633, www.steffengrp.com. raccoons, which will gnaw on OCTOBER 3 - 10 a.m. - Brent and Janet Spindler, seller. 4123 Webster the wiring of your car and even Rd., Monroeville. Well cared for personal property auction including Cub do damage to the upholstery. WHEELS! Cadet riding lawn mower, Ex Mark lazer zero radius turn mower, 8,000lb. Keep the garage door down. automotive storage lift, 60 gallon Porter Cable air compressor, tremen- Fax Heloise @ 210-HELOISE dous amount of hand tools and pneumatic tools, tool boxes, power tools, (435-6473). walnut handcrafted desk, Stihl lawn and garden equipment, camping and fishing equipment, household items, furniture, much more. Brandon Stef- fen, Sale Manager. Steffen Group, 260-426-0633, www.steffengrp.com. OCTOBER 3 - 10 a.m. - Tamra Yoder & Everence Foundation, owners. HOT DEAL! Farm: Jay County on Rd. 50 W between 750 N/900 N. 170A, Jackson Town- ship, all tillable. Tract 1: 16A, 50 W and 750 N frontage, Section 12. Tract 2: 20 Words, 10 Days 16A, 50 W frontage, Tract 1 north, Section 12. Tract 3: 47A, 750 N frontage, Tract 1 west, approximately 8A woods, Section 12. Tract 4: 53A, 50 W front- $ age, Section 1. Tract 5: 35A, 50 W frontage, Section 1. Miz Lehman Realtors/ just 25 Auctioneers, 260-589-2903, www.mizlehman.com. F F A A N N T T A A S S T T I I C C ADD A PHOTO OCTOBER 6 - 6 p.m. - Nancy Confer, owner. 708 N. Metts St., Ossian. 1,008 SF ranch home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 2 car for just $5 more attached garage! Open house Sept. 24, 5-7 p.m. Krueckeberg Auction & One item per ad Realty LLC, 260-724-7402, www.kjauction.com. OCTOBER 10 - 10 a.m. - Oscar Lopez, seller. 4438 East 100 North, Bluffton. Real estate includes a 1,975 SF, 4 bedroom/2 bath farm home F R E E B I E S on 4 acres additional improvements include a two car detached garage F R E E B I E S and bank barn. Personal property includes: outstanding 1948 Chrysler GUARANTEED Windsor 4-door sedan, Bad Boy zero turn mower, John Deere Gator, small engine parts, tools, Oregon chain sharpener, household, modern EVERY SAT. IN THE NEWS-BANNER furniture. Open houses: Sept. 23 and 30, 5-7 p.m. Sale Manager: Bran- SOLD don Steffen. Steffen Group, www.steffengrp.com, 260-426-0633. EVERY TUES. IN THE SUNRISER NEWS Your ad runs ‘til your item is sold! OCTOBER 13 - 6 p.m. - Hart Family Farm, seller. Montpelier Civic Cen- ter, 339 S. Main St., Montpelier. Farm: 7326 N. 300 E., Montpelier. 90+/- (6-month maximum). Limited to acres, Blackford County, Harrison Township, Section 6. Farm offered in 3 Deadline: Thursday Noon one-item, private party only. Tracts and in Combination. Tract 1: Approximately 24+/- acres w/approxi- mately 18+/- acres tillable, 40’x60’ pole building. Tract 2: Approximately 43.5+/- acres w/approximately 39+/- acres tillable. Tract 3: 22.5+/- acres •Used items priced up to $49 only •Limit 2 ads each week •Private party only $ 20 words of wooded land (swing tract). Sale Mangers: Brandon Steffen, 260-710- •Price must be included in ad •Ads must be printed on coupon blanks •Include phone number 39 5684 or Pat Carter, 260-273-8294. Steffen Group, www.steffengrp.com, •One item per ad only •Start ad with name of item •NO PHONE ORDERS Add’l Lines: 88 cents each 260-426-0633. OCTOBER 15 - 6 p.m. - David Gruss, owner. 609 S. Main St., Bluffton. ADD A PHOTO! Charming 1.5 story home w/character in woodwork and finishes, convenient location to downtown and businesses! Two bedrooms, 2 baths, landscaped Your “Guaranteed Sold” ad (up to lot, large living room, beautiful enclosed back porch, partial basement, Duplex Items priced up to $49 only. Potential, potential for 3rd bedroom, detached garage, concrete patio in back, 20 words) with a Photo: $44 off-street parking. Perfect for “Empty Nester”. Built in window seat under large Addt’l Lines, 88 cents each living room window. Open houses: Oct. 5 and 8, 5-7 p.m. Ellenberger Broth- Name Phone ers, Inc. Auctioneers, 800-373-6363, www.EllenbergerBros.com. ——————— OCTOBER 15 - 6 p.m. - Becky Durnbaugh, owner. 2050 E 800 N, Decatur. Address 1,344 SF home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 car attached garage situated on 1 acre! Call to preview property! Krueckeberg Auction & SERVICES Realty LLC, 260-724-7402, www.kjauction.com. City Zip OCTOBER 15, 9 a.m.-OCTOBER 22, 6 p.m. (Soft Close) - ONLINE. 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser, pie safe, misc. tools, glassware, vintage children’s toys, PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY SPECIAL! primitive tools, Victorian furniture, dressers, Werner ladders, vintage trunk, Advertise Your Services large antique display cases, more! Something for everyone!! Preview: Oct. 16, 12-5, 5556 E St. Rd. 124, Bluffton. Terms: Must register with credit card Ad No. 1 EVERY DAY in Wells County’s through ellenbergerbros.hibid.com. 10% Buyers Premium and 7% Indiana Most Popular Daily Marketplace! Sales Tax. Pick Up of won items Oct. 24, 9-5. Shipping available through More Than Mail, Bluffton. Ellenberger Brothers, Inc. Auctioneers, 800-373-6363, 20 Words, www.EllenbergerBros.com. $ OCTOBER 24 - 9 a.m. - Estate of Sally A. Lobsiger, seller. 210 W. Cen- 2-Month Special: 97 tral Street, Bluffton. 2,135 SF, 3 bedroom, 1½ bath home on double lot, large two car garage. 1994 Fleetside Chevrolet Silverado Series 1500 pick-up, antique collection including fine glassware, Bluffton memorabilia, Ad No. 2 walnut glass door cabinet, Victor talk machine, Aladdin oil lamps, Spinet ATTENTION piano, unique primitives and collectibles, quilts, modern furniture, appli- ances. Open houses: Sept. 28, Oct. 12 and 19 from 5-7 p.m. Sale Man- GRABBERS! ager: Pat Carter, 260-273-8294. Steffen Group, www.steffengrp.com, 260- Add a photo or artwork to any 426-0633. ad! You can also add a headline OCTOBER 27 - 6 p.m. - Franklin H. Frayer estate. Wells County 4-H Com- munity Center, 1240 4-H Park Rd., Bluffton. 188A agriculture & wooded rec- Mail to: Fantastic Freebies Or drop off at our office at : or other attention-getters for reational land. Tract 1 and 2: 109A, Wells Co., Jackson Twp., Sec. 1. Tract News-Banner 125 N. Johnson St. less than you’d expect! Place 3: 79A, Blackford Co., Harrison Twp., Sec. 6. Offered in tracts or any combi- nation. Tract 1: 101A cropland, Sec. 1, Jackson Twp., Wells Co. Tract 2: 8A P.O. Box 436 Bluffton, IN your ad ON-LINE and explore wooded/recreational w/25’ deeded access. Tract 3: 79A cropland, Sec. 6, Har- Bluffton, IN 46714 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 the possibilities! rison Twp., Blackford Co. Holloway Auction Co., Inc., www.HollowayAuction. com, 260-824-5060. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • The News-Banner • Page 11 Police Notebook (Continued from Page 2) According to the police struck a trailer being pulled cer pulled the semi over. Friday, 11 a.m., 100E 216 Lynfield Court, levofloxacin, a prescription report, Barva suffered a by a 2005 Dodge Dakota Moreno told the officer he north of 400N. Shawna L. Ossian. Carbon monoxide antibiotic for which Okuly panic attack while the mat- driven by Eric J. Forn- was unaware he had struck Edmiston. 17, Ossian, was detector alarm sounding. allegedly did not have a ter was being investigated walt, 46, Bluffton. Damage the branch. He added that driving a 2001 Toyota Ava- Ossian Fire Department prescription, was allegedly and Wells County EMS exceeded $1,000. he was trying to get to the lon south on 100E when dispatched. Firefighters found in the trunk of the was called to the scene. Friday, 2:24 p.m., Main Peyton’s Northern ware- she looked down at her checked the residence but vehicle. Neither Okuly nor He was first transported Street at Madison Avenue. house and his global posi- radio. The car drifted to did not detect any levels of the driver of the vehicle, by ambulance to Bluffton Michael W. Lautzenheiser, tioning system told him the right and sideswiped a carbon monoxide. identified as Chad Asher, Regional Medical center 68, Bluffton, was turning to take South Street. The guardrail, sustaining more Saturday, 8:10 p.m., 47, Huntington, admitted before being later trans- left from Madison Avenue branch of the tree, owned than $1,000 damage. rental residence at 1116 to knowing anything about ferred to the Wells County to head north on Main by Robert Maidens, Bluff- Friday, 5:43 p.m., Ind. 1 Hollyhock Lane. Gas can the methamphetamine. The Jail. Street. He failed to see that ton, was broken from the at U.S. 224. A 2005 Dodge on fire in the backyard. Madison County Jail would Saturday, 4:25 p.m., a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup tree. Total damage exceed- Stratus, driven by Ethan Bluffton Fire Department not accept Okuly because Ind. 218 near 400W. Caller truck driven by Sandi M. ed $1,000. M. Bohne, 17, Fort Wayne, dispatched to douse the of COVID-19 restrictions. reported while he was driv- Trader, rural Ossian, had Friday, 5:59 p.m., Capri hit a 2016 Jeep Cherokee fire. Both Okuly and Asher ing on Ind. 218, an oncom- just turned from nearby Court at the entrance to driven by Kaitlyn R. Roby, Sunday, 3:11 p.m., Ind. were released with charges ing vehicle threw a bottle Sutton Circle to head north Wendy’s restaurant. James 30, Bluffton, from behind. 1 between 500N and U.S. possibly pending. at the caller’s vehicle. on Main Street. The ensu- M. Guenin, 25, Bluffton, Damage was estimated at 224. Fire in a ditch with no Friday, 9:10 p.m., 350S Saturday, 8:01 p.m., res- ing collision caused more was driving west on Capri less than $1,000. one around. Bluffton Fire east of 600E. Report of idence on 100W north of than $5,000 damage. Court when the sun got FIRES Department dispatched and three horses in the road. A 600N in Uniondale. Report Friday, 3:20 p.m., Main into his eyes. He attempted Saturday, 3:21 a.m., quickly doused the fire. sheriff’s deputy managed of a 911 call with a lot of Street at Dustman Road. to turn his 2001 Chevrolet Justin Weimer residence, to get them rounded up and yelling and background Richard J. Bywater, 41, Blazer into the parking lot put back in their pen. noise. Deputies responded. Bluffton, was driving a of Wendy’s and collided Friday, 10:10 p.m., Ind. Father and son duo both 2014 GMC Sierra pickup with an eastbound 2005 1 near 900S. Report that a SUDOKU warned for disorderly con- truck south on Main Street Hyundai Sonata driven by Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains man had battered a woman duct. when the drink in the cup Aung M. Htun, 58, Bluff- every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively. inside the cab of a pickup Saturday, 9:01 p.m., holder of his truck spilled ton. Damage exceeded truck heading north on Ind. 500S west of 500W. Caller causing him to divert his $10,000. Guenin suffered 1. The woman reportedly reported two juveniles on attention from the road. minor injuries and was stopped the truck, honked four wheelers spinning in He hit a 1999 Honda CRV treated at the scene by the horn and flashed the circles on the gravel road driven by Rhett S. Xayy- medics from Wells County lights to try and get help. and tearing it up. Sher- achack, 16, Bluffton, from EMS. Guenin was cited for When a passerby stopped iff’s deputy responded and behind at the red light not having a valid driver’s to help, the woman report- spoke with the father of the causing more than $10,000 license in his possession. edly took her child from two and informed him that damage. Jenna M. Clag- Sunday, 12:26 a.m., Oak the pickup truck and start- the youth could not be rid- horn, 14, rural Craigville, Street at Market Street. ed yelling at the passerby, ing the ATVs on the road. suffered minor injuries in A parked 2005 Hyundai “He’s drunk.” She then Sunday, 1:57 a.m., resi- the crash. Wells County Sonata, registered to Nancy climbed into the vehicle dence on 200W north of EMS was called to the K. Williams, Bluffton, was of the passerby and they 600N near Uniondale. scene to check her out. hit by a hit and run driver. left. Allegedly the man had Report of a domestic dis- Friday, 4:54 p.m., South Damage exceeded $2,500. started to drive the pickup turbance and the male half Street at Baldwin Street. Sunday, 3 p.m., Walmart truck to follow them, but allegedly fired a gun inside Bryan A. Moreno, 24, parking lot, 2100 N. Main drove off the road into the the residence into the ceil- Peoria, Ariz., was driv- St. Fausto B. Hernandez, ditch. The man then report- ing. Reportedly the male ing a 2016 International 24, Bluffton, backed a edly got out of the pickup half of the disturbance was Prostar semi registered to 2004 Ford F-150 pickup truck and ran into a field, making threats to harm Milos Stojanovic, Phoenix, truck out of a parking but returned just before himself. Deputies and offi- Ariz., east on South Street space and collided with two sheriff’s deputies cers from both Ossian and when he struck a large tree an eastbound 2017 Buick arrived on the scene. The Bluffton arrived at the branch extending out over Lacrosse driven by Jerry man then reportedly tried scene. The man reportedly the street. He then contin- L. Wyatt, 70, rural Warren. to hide behind the pickup surrendered peacefully ued to Clark and Spring Damage exceeded $1,000. truck but was ordered out and was transported by a streets where a police offi- County: at gunpoint and arrested. deputy to Parkview Behav- Forrest Alan Fussel, 23, ioral Health in Fort Wayne. Bakersfield, Calif., was Seventeen firearms in the charged with domestic bat- residence were also confis- tery committed in the pres- cated. ence of a child less than 16 Sunday, 12:39 p.m., res- years old, a Level 6 felony, idence on 600W south of and operating a vehicle 900S. Mailbox damaged. while intoxicated endan- Sunday, 7:35 p.m., Ind. gering a person, a Class A 1 north of 1050N. Deputy misdemeanor. Bond was provided assistance for a set at $26,500. The truck motorist with a flat tire. reportedly was not dam- Monday, 5:32 a.m., OF GOODS & SERVICES aged in its impact with the Main Street in Liberty ditch. 20 Colors Center. Two loose horses Ag Panel and Standing Seam Complete Line of Sliding Door Accessories in Stock Saturday, 3:26 p.m., by a church. Owner con- Roofi ng Accessories • Roof Boot Jefferson Place Villas residence in the 300 block tacted and rounded up the Outside Closures • Flovent • EM Seal 40 Year Warranty of West LaFever Street, ponies. 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(Continued from Page 1) school projects, which and general elections dur- sponsor; Tara Cocanower, Jaci Moser, Future Lady tion at each school had less The totals of virtual stu- included that the corpo- ing a public health emer- Sydney Jeffers, Sherry Tigers coaches; Hunter data to work with than most dents as of Friday were 26 ration is now looking at gency; and deregulation Makowski, Nick Miller, Cunningham, high school years due to the ILEARN students at the high school, quotes for a new digital guidelines. Kevin Powell, and Karen girls’ head swim coach; hold-harmless last year and which is around 5 percent; sign for the middle school. • Approved the resigna- Reed, junior class sponsors; Erica Bittner, high school the COVID-19 pandemic. 46 students at the middle The new sign was meant to tions of Alexis Mittlestedt, Amy Ribich, head senior girls’ assistant swim coach; • Approved Policy BDA school, which is just less come earlier this year but high school special educa- class sponsor; Meredythe Schlaura Linderwell, high (Regular Board Meetings) than 10 percent; and 14 was delayed due to the pan- tion instructional assistant Fritz, Book Review Club school girls’ assistant swim on first reading, which students at the elementary demic. and Hailey Schneider, sub- sponsor; Erin Schantz, coach (volunteer); Kristan updates the current policy school, which is around 2 • Heard from elementary stitute teacher. Friends of the Shelter Club Conley, Scott Irelan, and to reflect how school board percent. principal Schlaura Linder- • Approved the following sponsor; Sherry Makows- Billie Rodgers; and an meetings are conducted Steve Rettinger spoke well about the BOOK- employment recommenda- ki, H.O.S.A. Organiza- intent-to-employ position currently. during the public comment ENDS program at BHES tions — Michaela Meagh- tion Club sponsor; Karl for elementary secretary. • Approved Policy GCB portion of the meeting to that is funded by the United er, eighth-grade Language Grau, I.C.E. Club sponsor; • Approved the Fam- (Teacher Appreciation say that he is impressed Way. BOOKENDS stands Arts teacher; Tim Pfister, Kevin Powell, Industrial ily and Medical Leave Act Grants and Compensation) that school is still in session for “Building On Our Kin- sixth-grade science teach- Tech Club sponsor; Nancy requests for Roase Chism on second reading. seven weeks into the school dergarten Experience with er; Tiffani Tonner, middle Fisher, Spanish Club spon- from Aug. 31 through Sept. • Approved a resolution year due to the pandemic. New Daily Skills” and school basic skills/digital sor; Beth Klopfenstein, Stu- 18 and Kelli Rush from for appropriation modifica- Yates said he is thankful helps kindergarten students citizenship teacher; Megan dents for Christ Club spon- Sept. 8 through Oct. 16. tion, which allows Yates to that the schools haven’t had that have significant aca- Johnson, mentor to Tif- sor; and Amy Ribich, Stu- • Approved the follow- make changes to the bud- any major issues with the demic needs with things fani Tonner; Mollie Forbes, dents Making A Difference ing donations — supplies get as required during the spread of COVID-19. like letter recognition and high school special educa- (SMAD) Club sponsor. for students in need from 10-day period BHMSD During the assistant naming letters, hand eye tion instructional assistant; Also approved were the Six Mile Church, $1,763 has after receiving the superintendent’s report, coordination and visual Tammy Mechling, internal following — Matthew Stur- to purchase a book for 1782 notice on the submit- Julie Meitzler said more skills. The program is done transfer from elementary geon and Jackson Lambert, every kindergarten student ted budget. Yates will then students are quarantin- by retired kindergarten school secretary to central middle school basketball and a $300 donation to the report those changes to ing now, but that is due to teachers Joyce Evans and office human resources; coaches and Future Tigers elementary library from the board at the following increased protocols sug- Lori Williamson. More Jamie Vitz, internal trans- coaches; Javon Johnson, Gay Saunders; backpacks meeting. gested by the Indiana about the BOOKENDS fer from part-time treasurer middle school basket- and supplies for students in • Approved the reconfig- Department of Health. Sib- program will be in a future to full-time middle school ball coach (volunteer) and need from Morgan Myers uration of elementary grade lings of students who are edition of the News-Ban- treasurer; Jacob Amstutz, Future Tigers coach; Karl and Missy Crismore; and levels. While BHMSD has suspected to have COVID- ner. elementary school teacher Grau, Future Tigers coordi- 72 large bottles of hand had preschool students 19 now have to quaran- • Heard a report from technology specialist and nator; Craig Helfrich, Rob- sanitizer from Poneto Pan- for some time, preschool tine until test results are Murray about the legis- district marketing producer; ert Vanderkolk, Chad Gri- try. students will now be part received. lative resolutions of the Kole Meyer, corporation eser, Aaron Sturgeon, Matt • Approved the 2020- of the reporting BHMSD However, those stu- Indiana School Board testing coordinator and stu- Beste, Brian Lambert, Scott 2021 school improvement sends to the Indiana Depart- dents are able to transition Association. He presented dent information system Ribich, Max Corle, Mar- plans as presented. Yates ment of Education annually. to being virtual students as the following state-level specialist; Tara Cocanower, cus Morgan, Future Tigers noted that the administra- [email protected] they quarantine. goals — increased finan- high school high ability coaches; Eric Kiefer and Also during the meet- cial resources to support coordinator; Clarissia Tije- Andy Ault, Future Tigers ing, board members Mike K-12 students; funding to rina, middle school high coaches (volunteer); Justin Murray, Brent Hiday, close the “homework gap” ability coordinator; Allison Uptgraft, high school boys’ Heath Schlagenhauf, Julie for students and the “digital Krinn, elementary school head swim coach; Brian Thompson and Bruce Hol- divide” facing school com- high ability coordinator; Bowman, high school girls’ land: munities; targeted, tempo- and Zella Walborn, district assistant basketball coach; • Held a budget hearing rary civil liability immunity dyslexia specialist. and Brian Lambert, high prior to the meeting. No for school officials; 2021 Also approved were school boys’ assistant swim one from the public spoke. ILEARN testing waivers Jim Bueter, high school coach. The budget is expected to and hold-harmless provi- band director; Stephanie Also approved were the be adopted at the October sions for spring test scores Ziebell, high school major following — Marah Hill, school board meeting. for A-F school accountabil- drama production; Hannah middle school girls’ bas- • Heard during Meit- ity grades; remote school Taing, high school vocal ketball coach and Future zler’s report that bus evac- board member participation music director; Michael Lady Tigers coach; Erin uation drills have been in board meetings; capi- Vanderkolk, high school Roush, middle school girls’ done and extracurricular tal referendum (controlled yearbook advisor; Tara basketball coach; Mad- activities, such as sports, projects) net tax rate ballot Cocanower and Andrew elyn Wenger, Future Lady are going “very well.” language; TIF reform with Cook, high school teach- Tigers coach (volunteer); She also shared that the inclusion of a school board er technology specialists Abby Ault, middle school school received a grant of member or representative (half stipend each); Adam girls’ basketball coach $27,250 to increase the dig- on county and municipal Atkins, Business Profes- (volunteer); Eric Mounsey, ital capacity of educators at redevelopment commis- sionals of America spon- Future Lady Tigers coordi- BHMSD. sions; supporting the teach- sor; Erin Schantz and John nator; Lauren Brinneman, • Heard from Yates that ing profession; procedure Price, National Honor Soci- Tristan Dick, Heath Gib- the annual negotiation to set school board member ety sponsors; Stacy Mor- son, Heather Morgan, Kelli phase has started with the per diem and compensa- rison and Vicki Van Matre, Kistler, Candy Narvaez, BHMSD teacher’s asso- tion; exempt school facili- high school student coun- Mandy Gehrett, Tim Gar- ciation and an update on ties from mandatory use as cil sponsors; Stephanie rett, Chrissy Craig, Abby voting centers for primary Ziebell, head junior class Steffen, Mike Morris, and

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