For a Good Cause Fair Wraps up with Auctions — $120,700 Total Sold — and Program Fundraisers

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2021 WELLS COUNTY 4-H FAIR All for a good cause Fair wraps up with auctions — $120,700 total sold — and program fundraisers

By DAVE SCHULTZ The 2021 Wells County 4-H Fair came to an end Thursday afternoon and evening with the annual auction. The event that closed the fair moved forward, usually several hundred dollars at a time and accompanied by many claims of “sold your way” from the auctioneer’s podium. When all was said and done, the preliminary numbers showed that more than $105,000 was generated by the livestock auction and another $15,700 came from the premier auction. The 4-H Foundation auction of pies Sophie Elmore gets a big hug from RieAnn Krinn, sister of Kane Krinn, as Matt Krinn and coins netted $2,700 and watches during Thursday’s Kane Krinn Memorial Award presentation at the Wells another $3,850 benefitted County 4-H Fair Livestock Auction. Additional photo, Page 2. (Photo by Glen Wer- the 4-H backpack program. ling) Things moved along swiftly during the day. The premier auction started at 2 Elmore earns Krinn award p.m. and was done by 2:45; the livestock auction — which was punctuated by the By CHET BAUmGARTNER Colton Boone carries his rabbit around the buyer’s ring during Elmore, whose crossbred barrow 4-H Foundation and back- Thursday’s Wells County 4-H Fair Livestock Auction. (Photo by Family members of Kane Krinn also won grand champion this year, pack fundraisers — finished Glen Werling) honored 10-year 4-H member Sophie calls the fair “a family thing,” and she well before 7:30 p.m. Elmore with their annual Kane Krinn said she enjoys each night of it, even if The livestock auction was missing what were as follows: Memorial Award Thursday, recogniz- she often doesn’t go to bed until mid- had been a mainstay of years past — the PREmIER AUCTION ing her hard work during the fair. night to ensure she can care for her ani- beef auction. Bill Horan, the Wells County Samantha Evans, grand champion alfal- The Krinns—Matt, Kane’s father, mals and prepare for the competitions. Extension educator for agriculture, said fa, $1,250, BR Fuel Services, First Bank and Shelley, Matt’s wife—announced Her father, Jeff, even said Elmore there were approximately six steers and six of Berne, Helena Chemical of Craigville, the honor before the swine portion of “wouldn’t give up the (fair) to take a to eight heifers entered in the fair this year Specialty Seeds, National Oil and Gas Inc., the auction. family vacation.” and none of them were sold in the auction. Steele Seeds Inc., and TTG Equipment. “If she’s not in the hog barn, she’s in The Krinns said they normally con- In all, there were 225 separate lots in the Clark Evans, reserve grand champion the horse barn,” Matt Krinn said about sider a handful of people but focus on a auction, but one was pulled from the swine alfalfa, $1,250, bought by the same purchas- Elmore’s work ethic. “If you ask her to 10-year member who shows swine, the auction. Another was sold even though the ers as benefitted the grand champion. do something, she jumps in and does same animal Kane Krinn showed. 4-Her was not present for the sale. Ella Wheeler, grand champion beekeep- it.” [email protected] Category champions and reserve champi- ing, $300, Wheeler’s Bees. ons sold at the auction, and the purchasers, (Continued on Page 2)

Wells chamber hosting job fair July 30 for jobseekers The Wells County Chamber ton. participate in the fair. They repre- “Wells County employers are will allow anyone seeking a career of Commerce and Wells County The fair, which will include sent a variety of industries, includ- struggling to fill vacancies in a to meet a variety of companies in Economic Development will host opportunities to connect with ing manufacturing, healthcare, and variety of positions,” said Chad one place.” a job and career fair from 1 to 5 numerous area employers, is open transportation. Kline, Wells County economic The fair is free to jobseek- p.m. July 30 in the Lower Level to anyone looking for work. Northeast Indiana Works and development director. “With rep- ers, who should be prepared to be at the Arts Commerce and Visitors Companies from Wells and WorkOne Northeast are assisting resentation from manufacturing, interviewed and have in hand a Centre, 211 W. Water St., Bluff- Adams counties have signed up to Wells CountySenior with the event. MoneyLifehealth care and more, this job fair resume. Security. Trust. Integrity. Amazon’s mission: Getting a ’key’ Hearings set on state into your apartment for deliveries By JOSEPH PISANI device say it reduces the constant hacked, including the Amazon election redistricting AP Retail Writer buzzing by delivery people and one, and bad actors could try to NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is a safer alternative to giving out unlock the doors. 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Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Hearings (Continued from Page 1) are planned in Anderson, Elmore earns Krinn Award Chairman Mike Schmuhl Columbus, Lafayette and said Democrats will fight Valparaiso, with the Aug. Sophie Elmore was the winner of the Kane Krinn Memorial Award at Thursday night’s Wells County 4-H Fair Livestock against gerrymandered maps Auction. Shown from left are Matt Krinn, Elmore, RieAnn Krinn and Shelley Krinn. (Photo by Glen Werling) 7 hearings in Fort Wayne, that continue an “imbalance Elkhart, Evansville and Sell- in our government.” ersburg. The Aug. 6 hearings All for a good cause

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Nigerian dwarf wether Estate Group, and Leas Con- and Christine Jones, Cold- champion Poland barrow, Brickley Farm Foundation, LIVESTOCK and grand champion best crete Construction. well Banker Holloway, $350, Shelton Financial First Bank of Berne, Halder- AUCTION Dairy in show wether, $50, Leas Camryn Hamilton, Helena Agri Enterprises- Services and Helena Agri man Real Estate and Farm Karli Christman, cham- Concrete and Construction, reserve grand champion Markle, Monte Fisher and Enterprises-Markle. Management, and TTG pion senior dairy showman, Habegger’s Ace Hardware, roaster, $450, Prible Broth- Markley Ag Services, Prible Tucker Jenkins, reserve Equipment. $400, TTG Equipment and PK Agribusiness Services, ers. Ag Products, S R Schaefer champion landrace barrow, Benjamin Captain, Jon Barnes ABS. and Commercial Automo- August Hicks, grand Trucking, Excel Homes, and $375, Pro Soil Ag Solutions reserve grand champion Carly Pease, champion tive Inc. champion steward and best Huffman Real Estate Group. and Moser and Son Heating. corn, $1,100, Charles Cap- beginner dairy showman, Raegan Neuenschwander, of show, $400, Prible Ag Clark Evans, champion Connor Reed, champi- tain family and Farmers and $350, Mitchel Enterprises reserve champion Nigerian Products and Moser and Son Yorkshire barrow, $1,050, on junior swine showman, Merchants Bank. Corp. and Leas Concrete dwarf wether, $275, News- Heating. Apache Propane, BR Fuel $1,750, Apache Propane, Celsey Clark, grand Construction. Banner Publications. Case Boxell, reserve Services, Speciality Seeds, Bumgarner Trucking, First champion flowers, $500, Dairy Beef Adelynn Robles, cham- grand champion meat pen Comprehensive Planning, Farmers Bank and Trust, Brickley Foundation, First Hunter Wenger, grand pion home grown Nigerian and senior rabbit ambassa- National Oil and Gas, PK Helena Agri Enterprises- Bank of Berne, Halderman, champion dairy beef, $400, dwarf wether, $300, Steve dor, $500, Black Creek Con- Agribusiness, Oakwood Markle, BKM Real Estate, Rich and Connie Clark, Halderman, Apache Pro- Prible family. tracting, S&S Family Farms, Mutual Insurance, Dettmer Wells County Farm Bureau, Seed Consultants, and TTG pane, and the Brickley Connor Collins, cham- Oakwood Mutual Insurance, Enterprises, GMI Insurance, NBBJ Fence, Red Line Equipment. Foundation. pion senior dairy goat show- GMI Insurance, and Leas Farmers and Merchants Equipment, Scott and Emily Colleena Reeves, grand Canyon Tucker, reserve man, $350, National Oil and Concrete Construction. Bank, Kody Kumfer, and Miller, and Reed Farms. champion prepared foods, grand champion dairy beef, Gas. Benjamin Captain, Scott and Emily Miller. 4-H Foundation $400, R&J Collectibles. $250, PK Agribusiness Ser- Kaine Moore, champion reserve grand champion Janell Lemler, champion Two pies made by Helen Harlie Durham, reserve vices LLC. meat goat wether, grand roaster, $650, Charles Cap- Poland Barrow, $550, Stef- Witte, — $1,000, the Steffen grand champion prepared Emma Bailey, cham- champion meat goat and tain Family and Helena Agri fen Group and Baker Farms Group, and $600, Halder- foods, $400, Huffman Real pion senior dairy show- champion senior meat goat Enterprises-Markle. GP. man Real Estate and Farm Estate Group. man, $1,150, Apache Pro- showman, $650, GMI Insur- Emily Mann, master rab- Westin Miller, champion Management and Brickley Sydney Collins, grand pane, Halderman, Brickley ance, Oakwood Mutual bit ambassador, $575, Bluff- spot barrow, $1,000, Andy Foundation. champion preserved foods, Foundation, Helena Agri Insurance, and NBBJ Fence ton Animal Clinic, PNC and Angie Evans, BR Fuel Commemorative Coins $300, Berne Antique Mall. Enterprises-Markle, Shelton Inc. Bank of Bluffton, and Moser Services, NBBJ Fence, J&S — Each $500, bought by Kenzie Paxson, reserve Financial Group, and Red Madison Grover, cham- and Son Heating. Construction, Don and Sue Schriver Heritage Farms and grand champion preserved Line Equipment. pion intermediate showman, Brice Kilander, inter- Koop, and Scott and Emily Shaw Ag and Earthworks. foods, $300, Monte Fisher Sheep $375, Excel Homes, Huff- mediate rabbit ambassador, Miller. Backpack Program and Markley Ag Services. 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The company has HOUSEHOUSE HOLD HOLD ITEMS, ITEMS, STAINLESS STAINLESS FRIDGE, DIEBOLD FRIDGE, SAFE, DIEBOLDKING BEDROOM SAFE, KING BEDROOM SUIT, Postal Service has a way to have expanded them to CROSSCUTSOR, SOR, PLASTIC PLASTIC SAW, 125,000& & WOODMETAL METAL BUNDLER, BTU SAW SAW TORQUE SALAMANDER, LADDER,HORSES, HORSES, WRENCHES, 20’ YARD YARDQUINCYX18’ ANTIQUE CARPORT,5HP& & GARDEN 80GARDEN GAL AIR 2COMPRES-STREET WHEELTOOLS, TOOLS, TRAILER,LIGHT SMOKER, SMOKER, POLES, 1ST GEN 98 DODGE RAM, SUIT,RECLINERS,DROP RECLINERS,DROP LEAF TABLE, TABLE, OFFICE OFFICE DESK, DESK, ELECTRIC ELECTRIC FIREPLACE, FIREPLACE, PING PING PONG TABLE, even partnered with local WROUGHT IRON FENCING/GATE,SOR, PLASTICW/TABLE, & METAL SAW WORK HORSES, 78 1 YARD TON BENCHES, & GARDEN FORD TOOLS, CRAFTSMANF- SMOKER,350 DUMP TABLETRUCK, SAW, 10 FT HITACHI 4” GRINDER, enter apartment buildings more cities recently. WROUGHTPONGCROSSCUTCROSSCUTCOTTON TABLE, IRON CANDY COTTON SAW, SAW, FENCING/GATE, MACHINE, 125,000CANDY 125,000 MACHINE, WALNUTBTU BTULAWN SALAMANDER, 78WALNUTSALAMANDER, GUN 1ROLLER, TON GUNCASE FORD 4000CASE DISPLAY, ANTIQUE DISPLAY,ANTIQUE BOARDF-350 26’ 26’ DUMP FEETLADDER, STREET STREET OF TRUCK, LUMBER 20’X18’ LIGHT LIGHT 10,POLES,CARPORT, POLES,FIREWOOD, FT HOSES, LUMBER, locksmiths to push it on CROSSCUTNUMEROUS SAW, 125,000 BTU SALAMANDER, SOCKET ANTIQUE SETS, STREET ROLLING LIGHT POLES, TOOL BOX, 7’ ALUMINUM RAMPS, in order to get to mailbox- In 2018, Amazon set its 3PTLADDER, CHISEL 20’ X18PLOW,’ CARPORT,WROUGHT PLUMBING 2 WHEELIRON FENCING/GATE, TRAILER,GO SUPPLIES, CART, 1ST78 1JOHN TONGEN FORDMETAL 98 DEERE DODGE F-350 DUMP 3010,SHELVING RAM, TRUCK, AIR 10 HAMMERS, FT AND MUCH EXT CORDS, DELTA CHOP SAW 3PT WROUGHTCHISELWROUGHT2 WHEEL PLOW, TRAILER, IRON IRON PLUMBING FENCING/GATE, FENCING/GATE, 1ST GEN SUPPLIES,98 DODGE 78 78 1 1 RAM,METALTON TON FORD LAWNFORD SHELVING F ROLLER,F-350-350 DUMP DUMPAND 4000 MUCHTRUCK, TRUCK,BOARD 10 FEET10 FT FT OF building managers while es. UPS says it has tested sights on apartment build- MUCHLAWNLUMBER, MORE. ROLLER, FIREWOOD, 4000 TOO 3PTBOARD CHISELMANYWOOD HOSES,FEET PLOW, OFITEMS PLUMBING LUMBERBUNDLER,W/TABLE,LUMBER, TOSUPPLIES,, FIREWOOD, LIST GOWORK METALTORQUE CART, THEM SHELVINGBENCHES, HOSES, JOHN ALL!! WRENCHES,AND LUMBER, DEERE MUCHCRAFTSMAN 3010, QUINCY AIRTABLE HAMMERS, SAW, 5HP HITACHI 80 GAL 4” AIR GRINDER, COMPRES- 3PT3PT CHISEL CHISEL PLOW, PLOW,MUCH PLUMBING MORE.PLUMBING TOO MANY SUPPLIES, ITEMSSUPPLIES, TO LIST THEM METAL METAL ALL!! SHELVING SHELVING AND AND MUCH MUCH they fix locks. Amazon MUCHGOEXT CART, MORE. CORDS, JOHN TOODEERE DELTA MANY3010, CHOP AIR ITEMS HAMMERS,SAW W/TABLE, TO EXTLIST CORDS, THEMWORK DELTA ALL!!BENCHES, CHOP SAW CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW, a way for its workers to ings, launching Key for SOR, PLASTICNUMEROUS & METAL SOCKET SAW SETS, HORSES, ROLLING TOOL YARD BOX, & GARDEN 7’ ALUMINUM TOOLS, RAMPS, SMOKER, W/TABLE,MUCHMUCHHITACHI MORE. WORKMORE. 4” GRINDER, BENCHES, TOO TOO MANY CRAFTSMANMANYNUMEROUS ITEMS ITEMS TABLE SOCKET TO TO SAW, LIST LIST HITACHISETS, THEM THEM ROLLING 4” ALL!! ALL!!GRINDER, TOOL BOX, 7’ ALUMINUM installs the device for free enter buildings without Business and signing up WOOD BUNDLER, TORQUE WRENCHES, QUINCY 5HP 80 GAL AIR COMPRES- NUMEROUSRAMPS, WOODSOCKET SETS,BUNDLER, ROLLINGCROSSCUT TORQUE TOOL BOX, SAW, WRENCHES, 7’ ALUMINUM 125,000 QUINCY RAMPS, BTU SALAMANDER,5HP 80 GAL AIR COMPRES-ANTIQUE STREET LIGHT POLES, and sometimes throws in a buzzing tenants, teaming big landlords to install the SOR, PLASTIC & METAL SAW HORSES,SOR, PLASTIC YARD & & METAL GARDEN SAW TOOLS, HORSES, SMOKER, YARD & CROSSCUTGARDEN TOOLS, SMOKER, $100 Amazon gift card to WOOD BUNDLER, TORQUE WROUGHTWRENCHES, QUINCY IRON 5HP FENCING/GATE, 80 GAL AIR COMPRES- 78 1 TON FORD F-350 DUMP TRUCK, 10 FT up with a smart-lock com- device in their develop- SOR, SAW, PLASTIC 125,000 & METAL BTU SAW SALAMANDER, HORSES, YARDCROSSCUT &ANTIQUE GARDEN SAW, TOOLS, STREET 125,000 SMOKER, LIGHT BTU SALAMANDER,POLES, WROUGHT ANTIQUE IRON STREET LIGHT POLES, FENCING/GATE, 78 1 TON FORD F-350 DUMP TRUCK, 10 FT 3PT CHISEL PLOW, whoever lets them in. pany in 2018. But that test ments. But the push seems CROSSCUT SAW, 125,000 BTU3PT SALAMANDER, CHISELWROUGHT PLOW, ANTIQUE IRON PLUMBING STREET FENCING/GATE, LIGHT POLES, SUPPLIES, 78 1 TON METAL FORD SHELVINGF-350 DUMP ANDTRUCK, MUCH 10 FT Soltani said he learned PLUMBING SUPPLIES, METAL SHELVING ended, and UPS declined to have accelerated in the WROUGHTAND MUCH IRON MUCHFENCING/GATE, MORE.MUCH 78 TOO 1MORE.3PT TON MANY CHISELFORD TOO F- 350PLOW, MANYDUMP PLUMBING TRUCK,Biberstine ITEMS 10 FTSUPPLIES, TO – LIST Owner METALTHEM SHELVING ALL!! AND MUCH about Key for Business 3PT CHISEL PLOW, PLUMBING SUPPLIES, METAL SHELVING AND MUCH to say why. The company last year or so, with Ama- ITEMS TO LIST THEM ALL!! Gary ShawMUCH MORE. TOO MANY ITEMS TO LIST THEM ALL!! when he was approached MUCH MORE. 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Garman, 65 Wells County Briefs Gary L. Garman, 65, of Ossian, died lowed immediately by a funeral service at Thursday afternoon, July 22, 2021, at his 7 p.m. Residents may speak on told the town council he has received a residence. A complete obituary will appear in the quote for $3,400 to replace a new HVAC Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Sat- Saturday edition of The News-Banner. Hoosier Highway plans system at the fire station, which is getting a urday, July 24, at the Goodwin – Cale & Online condolences: www.goodwincale- A group of attendees sat through Mon- face lift with new paint and signage on the Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, fol- harnish.com day’s meetings of county business to see exterior. how it went. Also, the town’s new building near the Cynthia K. Paxson, 71 Afterward, they indicated they wanted to fire station is in the process of being built. Cynthia K. Paxson, 71, of Bluffton, died are pending at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funer- get on the commissioners’ agenda soon to Thursday, June 22, 2021, at Bluffton al Home. talk about the Hoosier Highway project. Markle council approves 3 Regional Medical Center. Arrangements A public hearing July 8 led many county residents to share their displeasure with the water bill adjustments current plans that call for Hoosier Highway Three water adjustments, including a to be rerouted west of its current path to large one from a Markle company, were connect to Adams Street at 200S. approved by the Markle Town Council The project calls for multiple railroad Wednesday. Police Notebook crossings to be closed as well, leaving cul- Jon Goetz at 195 E. Morse St. was de-sacs instead. adjusted $543.73 for a leak. INCIDENTS niles. Officers responded. ARRESTS The project has been in the works — City: Parents notified. Katina Louise Patterson, HJM LLC at 400 E. Logan St. received including the reroute and railroad crossing an adjustment of $371.46 for a leaky toilet. Wednesday, 5:19 p.m., Thursday, 8:17 a.m., 39, Bluffton; probation vio- closures — since 2018. South Street at Walmer Farmers and Merchants lation. No bond set. Helena Chemical at 325.5 E. Logan St. Street. Officer pulled over a State Bank Bluffton branch, Airiest Montrell Vasquez, received the wrong manual read and was vehicle and arrested Justin 111 Oak Forest Drive. Bur- 25, Fort Wayne; possession Water main break causes adjusted for $1,307.80. Michael Adams, 39, Bluff- glar alarm. Officers respond- of marijuana, a Class A mis- damage at SWCS ton, on an outstanding war- ed. Alarm tripped acciden- demeanor, and speeding, a County’s multi-hazard rant for contempt of court on tally. Class C infraction. No bond Southern Wells Maintenance Direc- a civil matter and for driv- County: set. tor Ryan King received kudos from SWCS mitigation plan gets review ing while suspended with Wednesday, 3:42 p.m., Nathaniel H. Dalley, 20, Superintendent Brian Sloan this week fol- The county commissioners and Markle a prior conviction for the 2700 block of Rock Hill rural Montpelier; criminal lowing a water main break on campus last Town Council approved the county’s multi- same offense, a Class A mis- Lane, Zanesville. Caller conversion, a Class A misde- weekend. hazard mitigation plan this week. demeanor. Total bond set at reported she went out to meanor. Bond set at $2,500. Sloan said King “was phenomenal” Both government bodies held public $2,000. Bonded. retrieve her mail and she TICKETS at staying on top of it and overseeing the hearings on the plan but no one spoke at Wednesday, 5:23 p.m., was attacked by a neighbor’s Ticketed recently for dis- repair, which will be covered by insurance either meeting. Cherry Street at Morgan dog. tracted driving were: Angela of the company whose previous repair did County Attorney Roy Johnson said Mon- Street. Report of a man Wednesday, 7:48 p.m., M. Haler, 40, Liberty Cen- not hold. day the plan undergoes periodic revising slumped over the steering residence on 100E south of ter; Jessica Flores, 29, Fort The break, which led to the systems still and EMA Director Rick Velasquez indicated wheel of a car with a child 1000N. Theft of two pistols Wayne; Anna T. Gale, 27, not being online as of the board meeting it was overdue for approval. inside the car. Wells County reported. Avilla; Eric R. Thornton, 51, Tuesday, caused significant damage, Sloan In Markle, Council President Matthew EMS dispatched. Narcan Wednesday, 8:21 p.m., rural Bluffton; Kent J. Yer- said. Doss said the document outlines how the was administered. Car was residence in the 600 block gler, 62, Bluffton; Dale E. county would mitigate various natural or towed from the scene. of Little River Trace, Ossian. Slater, 41, Bluffton; Jessica It’s that time again: man-made disasters. Wednesday, 8:44 p.m., Duress alarm. Officers M. Skordos, 19, Bluffton; Roush Park, 925 W. Silver responded. No sign of foul and Lincoln A. Penrod, 25, Corn is obstructive St. Fist fight between juve- play found. Bluffton. Tile replacement work Farmers are asked to cut back their corn if it’s obstructing clear views for drivers at gets board’s OK intersections. The Wells County Drainage Board County Engineer Nate Rumschlag pre- approved the replacement of about 2,500 sented Highway Superintendent Shawn feet of tile near 100E and 1100N. County Bonar’s report to the commissioners Mon- Surveyor Jarrod Hahn said it is the remain- day since Bonar was on the road with the der of the tile that has been replaced in sec- crews. The message about corn was among tions previously. the items on Bonar’s report. The board also unanimously approved A reminder that property owners should not meeting Sept. 20, which is the Monday clear roadways of grass clippings after of the week of the Bluffton Free Street Fair. mowing was also shared. The county meetings traditionally get canceled that Monday due to limited access to WCSD has been busy; the government annex building during fair fewer inmates are in jail set-up. The Wells County Jail population is back New WCPL board down below 70. Sheriff Scott Holliday told the commis- appointment named sioners Monday that the population count Julie Eicher will serve as the county as of that morning was 67, including 22 pre- commissioners’ appointment to the Wells Group donates to local club trial holds from Superior Court, 19 pre-trial County Public Library board after unani- Jim Phillabaum, far left, and Gary Boone, far right, recently presented a $500 check to holds from Circuit Court, 12 Level 6 felons mous approval this week. the Wells Community Boys and Girls Club in memory of Howard Rich. The check was and nine from the Indiana Department of on behalf of the Bluffton First United Methodist Men’s Group and accepted by Club Correction. Director Vicki Bell, second from left. The money will be used to fund the teen workplace Holliday said his department had been Roughly 37.5 tons development program. Rich was a founding member of the men’s group, which was busy with outreach efforts at the Wells collected at HazMat Day started in the 1970s. He continued to serve until his death June 6. He was also a past County 4-H Fair and in court. member of the club’s board and served as an advisor to the club staff. (Photo submit- Recycling Center Supervisor Steve Day ted) warned the Wells County Solid Waste Dis- Commissioners OK next trict this week that OmniSource expendi- CCMG project application tures will go up next week due to multiple television units that were dropped off from Here’s who you’ll find on the plaza Saturday Wells County Engineer Nate Rumschlag the Bluffton-Harrison Metropolitan School will seek Community Crossings matching District. This Saturday at Bluffton’s Parlor City Produce, Lorelai Lace, Craft Paper Com- grant funding during the next cycle for a Plaza Tyler Kuntz will be performing on the mons, Smokey Pit BBQ LLC, West Isles Day said TVs are the biggest expense bridge project on 800S. through OmniSource to recycle. keyboard as the American Legion will be Workshop, Nancy’s Crafts, The Bread Guy The cost is estimated at $355,201 with a holding a breakfast buffet from 8 to 10 a.m. LLC, Kenzies Krafts, Missing Moose, District Controller Lisa McCormick said local match commitment of $88,801.25. nearly 37.5 tons were collected during this for $9. Wheeler Bees, Pink Zebra, Papparazzi, He said another project isn’t quite ready Vendors planning to be set up will Soul Journey Creations, PQC Trains Lemon year’s hazardous material event. to apply for but he hopes to have it prepared That number was down about 14 tons include: Blue Creek Bakery, Woodside Shakeups, Sunshine & Balm and Color for the January 2022 grant cycle. Farms, Brown Family Farm, Freds Family Street. from 2020 but up two from 2019, which Also, Rumschlag said the Indiana was considered a normal year. Department of Transportation has reviewed Last year, the district agreed, was not and recommended that right of way services State issues air quality alert due to smoke from wildfires a normal year to compare to due to people be approved for the federal aid project at being at home cleaning their homes during County Home Road and 200S. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) for Wednesday and Thurs- ways. The agency was also the pandemic. The cost of the contract is $32,480, McCormick also said the district’s bud- — Indiana’s environmental day because of microscopic urging people to avoid burn- which is reimbursable up to 80 percent. agency issued a statewide smoke particles from the ing wood or making other get will be presented to county council air quality alert this week wildfires. That smoke has unnecessary fires and to also next month and includes a 3 percent wage urging Hoosiers to slow blanketed much of the con- avoid using gasoline-pow- increase for staff. down and take other steps tinent, including thousands ered equipment or gas-pow- Town building projects Cory Elzey and Kevin Woodward were as smoke wafts across the of miles away on the East ered recreational vehicles. in the works for Markle not present for the meeting. state from wildfires burn- Coast. Growing research points ing in the western U.S. and IDEM said it was to potential long-term health Markle Town Supervisor Rick Asher — Compiled by Jessica Bricker Canada. encouraging Hoosiers to damage from breathing in The Indiana Department reduce how much time they microscopic particles of of EnvironmentalLand Manage- Auctionspend outside doing vari- smoke, with millions of TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! Tuesday,ment said WednesdayOctober it ous 27 activities, @ and6:00 to avoid pm people potentially at risk far issued the air quality alert exercising near busy road- from where huge fires burn. www.news-banner.com or www.facebook.com/news-banner Auction Location: 1240 4-H Park Rd., Bluffton, IN 46714 Wells County 4-H Community Center WELLS COUNTY REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY NORTHERN WELLS COUNTY REAL ESTATE 188 AcresLand Agriculture Auction& Wooded Recreational LandAUCTION AUCTION OUTSTANDING 3 BEDROOM HOME ON 1.86 ACRES Tract 1 and 2 - 109 Acres, Wells Co., Jackson Twp., Sec. 1 TUESDAY, AUGUST 3RD STARTING AT 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:00 pm THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH STARTING AT 6:00 pm Farm Location: 6 miles West of Poneto, IN on Hwy 218 to CR 600 W (Mt Zion), 7549 SOUTH 150 EAST, PONETO, IN 46781 Auction Location: 1240 4-H Park Rd., Bluffton, IN 46714 1701 SOUTH SUTTON CIRCLE DRIVE, BLUFFTON, IN 46714 then South 1 mile; or 6 miles Southeast of Warren, IN on Hwy 218 to Wells CR 600 W., thenWells6.67 South 1County mileAcres: 4- HWoods, Community Pasture, Center 188Tract Acres 3 -Agriculture 79Small Acres, Blackford Pond, & Wooded andCo., Harrison BarnRecreational Twp., Sec. 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Sec. 2 1,miles Jackson west Twp., Wells Co.TRACT 1: 2 ± ACRES WITH 3 BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME, ATTACHED GARAGE & POLE BARN 600 W., then South 1 mile TRACT 2: 14.2 ± ACRES OF PRODUCTIVE TILLABLE WELLS COUNTY FARM GROUND • 3 BEDROOMS • LARGE LIVING ROOM • BASEMENT W/ FIREPLACE ofTract SR 1#2 on—(8 700 Acres) South. Wooded/Recreational W/25’ Deeded Access • 3 BATHROOMS • EAT-IN KITCHEN & EXTRA LIVING SPACE Tract 3 -Tract 79 Acres#3—(79, Acres)Blackford Cropland, Co., Sec Harrison 6, Harrison Twp., Twp., Blackford Sec. 6 Co. • 2,226 SF • GAS LOG FIREPLACE • STOCKED POND W/ PIER Oﬀ ering a 6.67 acre lot with approx. 1.3 acres • 2 CAR GARAGE • 3 SEASON ROOM • AND MUCH MORE Farm Location:Terms 2 , conditions,miles West of andMontpelier, farm information: In on Hwy 18 Goto onlineCR 200 to E., then wooded, pasture area, 17’x38’ barn, and PERSONAL PROPERTY: North 1 mile; smallor 5 miles pond. Southwww.HollowayAuction.com of Tract 1 & 2 on Wells CR 600 W. 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This summer of freedom Too many are plunging themselves came at a big price “Freedom isn’t free.” You’ve heard it before, prob- into the world of political performance ably as it relates to members of the armed forces killed in defense of our nation. In a society saturated with politics, primary schools speech that does not “reflect” the commu- “Freedom isn’t free.” You’ve heard it before, prob- teach third-graders to check their racial privilege or nity’s values. lack thereof, and local television weather reports veer The Federal Reserve Board and some of ably as it relates to members of the armed forces killed into climate science. Many people, finding insufficient its regional banks are wading waist-deep in defense of our nation. satisfaction in just doing their jobs, grasp for the pres- into politics. Disregard the Fed’s embar- The sentiment is on tige and excitement of becoming political performers. rassing policy that its employees should point. The freedoms Hoosier The office website of Surgeon General Vivek H. avoid using “biased terms” such as “Found- we have - to peacefully Murthy says he “is the Nation’s Doctor” — note the ing Fathers.” And never mind that the Fed assemble, the free press, capitalization — “providing Americans with the best already had enough to do fulfilling its three freedom of speech - came Opinions scientific information on how to improve their health statutory mandates (to promote “maximum at a high cost. The lives of and reduce the risk of illness and injury.” With the employment, stable prices, and moderate George thousands birthed it in the Revolutionary War, secured it nation gorging on politics, this mission statement long-term interest rates”) before it unilater- Will during World War II and continue to preserve it today. becomes an invitation to political advocacy. Murthy ally adopted a fourth: to produce properly The phrase is also relevant in our recent battle against advocates a “whole-of-society effort” to stop what he “inclusive” growth, as measured by criteria the coronavirus pandemic. calls an “infodemic” of health “misinformation.” of the Fed’s choosing. So, monetary policy must have So, a category of speech is comparable to an distributional effects that satisfy particular politi- Lives were (and still are) at stake against a disease infectious disease — something government should cal standards. Furthermore, Sen. Patrick J. Toomey, that was (and is) baffling and frustrating. urgently eradicate. The Centers for Disease Control R-Pa., notes the mission creep by some of the Fed’s Our health care workers - nurses, doctors, lab techni- and Prevention has a housing policy (the eviction politicized regional banks. cians, respiratory specialists, chaplins, etc., etc. - put moratorium), and Murthy, too, has an expansive The Boston Fed has, he says, an “intense interest in themselves in harm’s way to take care of the sick and policy agenda. He advocates, inter alia, “product ‘racial justice’ activism,” a matter “fraught with ideo- keep the healthy from joining the ranks of the thousands design and policy changes on technology platforms,” logical assumptions and interpretations.” Toomey says suffering. and government investment in “rumor control mecha- the bank “appears to believe that economic disparities We lost a lot during the pandemic. Businesses strug- nisms.” The government should consider “appropri- . . . can only be explained by racial animus.” Boston gled, and some folded. Workers found themselves work- ate legal and regulatory measures that address health Fed publications assert a “continuous epidemic of ing from home, if they were fortunate, or out of a job misinformation while protecting user privacy and racially motivated systemic violence against Black altogether if they weren’t. We gave up festivals, fairs, freedom of expression.” lives,” and insist that “Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Christmas gatherings and birthday parties. We didn’t see The last eight words are not reassuring while people live each day on the brink of socioeconomic the nation is awash with arguments for “balancing” collapse.” The bank favors political action against loved ones for a year. We lost more than 600,000 people freedom of speech against myriad competing — and American society, which “still is intentionally shaped - mothers, fathers, uncles, aunts, sons, daughters, grand- supposedly at least equally important — social values, by racism.” mas and grandpas - along the way. such as comity, sensitivity about diversity, every- The Minneapolis Fed also ranges far beyond its And now this summer, things are back in full swing. one feeling “safe,” etc. What other speech might be expertise and statutory mandate in asserting that “race We’re returning to pre-pandemic life with gusto, cel- declared inimical to the nation’s “health”? is a social construct” and “racism forms the founda- ebrating at get-togethers, attending indoor events and The city government of Anaheim, California, tion of inequality in our society.” It engages in politi- shedding our masks with wild abandon. recently announced that a private venue that was to cal advocacy, an activity that only Congress can add It feels good. have hosted an “America First” rally — featuring two to the Fed’s statutory mission. The Atlanta Fed, too, But getting to this stage of the pandemic wasn’t of the dregs of Congress, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and has promulgated similar woke boilerplate (e.g., pro- free. It came at a great cost. And if we can’t put the Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, both Republi- posing “restorative housing reparations”). The San proverbial nail in coronavirus’ coffin, all those sacri- cans — had canceled the event. The private venue had Francisco Fed’s obsessions include climate change. fices - the countless hours our health care workers spent a right to do so and said it did when it learned who The bank’s president says this potentially affects the speakers would be. However, an Anaheim govern- everything, so it necessarily is germane to the bank’s away from their families and the lives of way too many ment spokesman said, “We as a city shared our public responsibilities. These supposedly include everything Americans - will be in vain. safety concerns” with the venue. pertinent to the economy, meaning: everything. So do you part to pay for this freedom. Get vacci- This supports the suspicion that Anaheim said it All four banks have ignored Toomey’s requests for nated. Or, if you chose not to do so, wear a mask and could not, or would not, protect the event from pro- documents concerning their plunge into fashionable continue to socially distance. tests threatening “public safety.” This suspicion is political causes. Perhaps these banks, like the surgeon We can share in the burden of truly gaining our free- strengthened by the city’s statement that “we respect general and Anaheim’s city government, have time dom from this plight. free speech but also have a duty to call out speech that and resources to spare because they have excellently THE HERALD-BULLETIN (Anderson) does not reflect our city and its values.” Anaheim has completed the jobs they actually are supposed to per- no such duty, and the First Amendment has no exemp- form. Perhaps. tion allowing communities to connive at impeding [email protected]. Submit your Letters to the Editor via: • Our website link (Submit your Letter) • Fax: (260) 824-0700 • E-Mail: [email protected] Today in History • Mail: PO Box 436, Bluffton IN 46714 By The Associated Press II, went on trial, charged with treason. Zone: The Movie.” (Director John • Drop-off: 125 N. 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Volmert says Stump insists on con- The Triplet family also South Bend Tribune tinuing to take the tractor participated the fair’s tractor Paul Stump had no trou- out and keep the grounds in parade. ble springing into the seat of good shape. “I’m in the middle,” his 1953 Oliver 77 tractor at “We are going to let him Triplet joked about the fair’s the St. Joseph County Fair do it as long as he can do it,” tractor parade and display earlier this month. Hostetler said. “He wants to show. “Paul is the oldest In fact, he’s been doing it be contributing.” and I have the youngest, my for over 65 years. The Pine Creek Church daughter is 6.” A North Liberty native, has a wooded grove on Tractor dates to mid-1950s Stump has been a fixture in its property surrounding During the fair, Stump’s the local farming communi- a creek. In addition to his tractor was displayed along ty for decades. Stump, who weekly lawn work, Stump dozens of other antique will turn 100 in September, takes daily walks around models. Accompanying his still devotes his skill, expe- the church grounds, picking display was a frame contain- rience and dedication to his up sticks and tidying up the ing the original bill of sale community church, where landscaping. and the original purchase he works to maintain the Stump lives across the check, made out for $1,616. grounds. street from the church, as Stump and his wife, June, Almost every Wednes- he has for 97 years. His bought the 1953 tractor day, Stump crosses the road great grandparents bought brand new in 1954. A pic- the land and the family has Paul Stump, 99, mows the lawn of Pine Creek Church in North Liberty every Wednesday, as he to the Pine Creek Church of ture of June and Paul taken has for years. (South Bend Tribune staff photo by Isabella Volmert/via HSPA) the Brethren to take care of lived there ever since. about 10 years ago in front the lawn with a tractor and The church’s current of the tractor at their home ring to a time before the drive that,” Stump said. weather to tend the church mower. The grounds include building was constructed accompanied the frame dis- 1940s, when rubber wheels Stump has done a variety grounds again. over 30 acres of land, and in 1982, and Stump said he played at the tractor show. became standard. of work in his life, including “You can’t help but like the process takes about four sold some of his land to the “I had her for 73 years,” In the 1980s, Stump agriculture and construction. him,” Hostetler said. “You hours. church. Paul said with a glint in his bought another tractor, this It was only in the past sev- won’t find anyone more A church volunteer “I used to pasture cows eye. time an International, com- eral years he stopped doing dedicated.” who helps Stump and has over here,” he said recent- June died in 2015 at the plete with an air-conditioned cabinet work. ——— known him for two decades, ly before he mowed the age of 93. The couple were cab for farm work, he said. “I thought I better save This story was provided Dave Hostetler, remains church’s grounds. married in 1942 and had Stump has a grandson my fingers,” he said while to the News-Banner by the impressed by Stump’s drive. While Stump uses the two children. who lives near Branson, describing the various saw Hoosier State Press Asso- He described Stump as church’s tractor to pull the In this 2015 photo, Paul Mo., who will inherit the tools he used in his job. ciation’s Information Net- quiet, wise and hard-work- mower, he will sometimes Stump drives his 1953 Oli- 1953 tractor someday. On a recent Wednesday, work. ing. take his most trusty tractor, ver 77 tractor at the St. “He always loved to Stump was grateful for good “He’s a super guy,” the old Oliver 77, out for a Joseph County Fair. He has Hostetler said. “He’s my spin. continued to display the idol and he can still do” Stump recently had the tractor in recent years at the handiwork. Oliver 77 displayed at the fair, including earlier this Hostetler met Stump at county fair’s antique tractor month. the Pine Creek Church in show. He also drove it in the Although Stump’s iconic 2000, when Stump con- fair’s opening parade and tractor has lasted him well vinced him to become an nightly tractor parades. over 65 years, it’s not his usher. According to Zach Trip- first. He originally bought it GOODS & SERVICES Now the church’s head let, a family friend, Stump to replace an old Oliver 70. steward, Hostetler oversees didn’t have the oldest tractor “My first Oliver had the various aspects of its main- in the show, but he was the steel wheels,” he said, refer- U.S., World Roundup DIRECTORY Zap Electric, Inc. Pelosi says ’deadly their networks or restored them from back- ups. 260-824-2927 serious’ Jan. 6 probe Commercial-Industrial-Residential 24 Hr. Emergency Service to go without GOP Dems renew questions Charles Miller - Electrican FREE Estimates WASHINGTON (AP) — Unfazed by about FBI background 1233 W. 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Page 6 • The News-Banner • FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 SPORTS NFL teams face potential forfeits for outbreaks By ROB MAADDI and es of draft, waiver priority, etc,” but no cancellations. “The only difference this year is make them feel good or not make BARRY WILNER Goodell added. For the 2021, the regular season the NFL’s decision to impose addi- them feel good. Like I said, you’re AP Pro Football Writers For purposes of playoff seed- has been expanded to 17 games. tional penalties on clubs which kind of walking a tight line. “ NFL teams that experience a ing, the forfeiting team would be The league says more than half are responsible for the outbreak Other key points in the league’s COVID-19 outbreak among non- assessed a loss and the other team its teams currently have COVID- and the availability of proven vac- memo: vaccinated players could forfeit a win. 19 vaccination rates greater than cines,” the NFLPA memo said — If a vaccinated person tests regular-season games, with play- If there is a 80 percent of Thursday. positive and is not symptomatic, ers on both teams not getting paid. virus outbreak their players, “The protocols we jointly he or she will be isolated and con- NFL Commissioner Roger because of a and more than agreed to helped get us through a tact tracing will promptly occur. Goodell warned the 32 teams “spike in vac- 75 percent of full season last year without miss- The positive individual will be Thursday in a memo obtained cinated indi- players are ing game checks and are effective, permitted to return to duty after by The Associated Press that no viduals, we in the pro- when followed.” two negative tests at least 24 hours games would be rescheduled will attempt to cess of being Cowboys running back Ezekiel apart, and will thereafter be tested under such circumstances. Instead, minimize the vaccinated. Elliott, who was stricken with the every two weeks or as directed by forfeits could happen. competitive All training coronavirus last year, called get- the medical staffs. Vaccinated indi- “As we learned last year, we and economic camps will be ting the vaccine “a touchy sub- viduals will not be subject to quar- can play a full season if we main- burden on open by the ject,” though he added he has been antine as a result of close contact tain a firm commitment to adher- both partici- end of next vaccinated. with an infected person. ing to our health and safety proto- pating teams,” week. Nearly “You can’t really tell someone — If an unvaccinated person cols and to making needed adjust- the memo all clubs have what to do with their body,” Elliott tests positive, the protocols from ments in response to changing said. vaccinated said at Cowboys training camp. 2020 will remain in effect. The conditions,” Goodell said. The NFL 100 percent of “I grew up in a family where we person will be isolated for a period He added that the league does has not made vaccinations man- their Tier 1 and 2 staffs — essen- didn’t get vaccines so it’s kind of of 10 days and will then be permit- not anticipate adding a 19th week datory. The league and the NFL tially players, coaches and other hard to tell someone who their ted to return to duty if not symp- to accommodate games that need Players Association, however, are club members who have direct whole life their mom and dad tell tomatic. Unvaccinated individuals to be moved because of coronavi- strongly urging team employees contact with the players. Teams them not to get vaccines to go will continue to be subject to a rus issues. and players to do so. have appropriate protocols set up get vaccinated. So I mean I don’t five-day quarantine period if they “If a game can’t be rescheduled Last year, in the height of the for staffers who have not been know, it’s everyone’s body, you have close contact with an infected and is canceled due to a COVID pandemic, the NFL completed vaccinated, consistent with the can’t tell them what to do.” individual. outbreak among non-vaccinated its season, the playoffs and Super guidance given last April. As for potential forfeits, he — Those who had a previous players on one of the competing Bowl on time. But it had contin- The players’ union, in response added: COVID-19 infection will be con- teams, the team with the outbreak gency plans for an 18th week to to Goodell’s memo, reminded its “A check is only monetary, you sidered fully vaccinated 14 days will forfeit and will be deemed to play makeup games if needed. players that “the same basic rules can’t put a price on someone’s after they have had at least one have played 16 games for purpos- There were several postponements applied last year.” health or what they think will dose of an approved vaccine. Rays acquire Nelson Cruz from Twins Yermín Mercedes By TOM WITHERS RBIs. He’ll bring some needed pop to said. “This guy is beyond special.” AP Sports Writer Tampa Bay’s lineup and should help A 17-year veteran, Cruz signed a CLEVELAND (AP) — Nelson the Rays against left-handers. They’re one-year, $13 million deal with Min- Cruz packed up his big bat and joined hitting .226 versus lefties. nesota in February. He has also played rejoins White Sox a contender. Usually frugal Tampa Bay assumes with Baltimore and Texas. He hit at The Tampa Bay Rays acquired $5.1 million remaining in Cruz’s $13 least 37 homers per season from 2014- Cruz, one of baseball’s most proven million salary. The Rays began the 19. He belted a career-high 44 homers Triple-A affiliate sluggers, in a four-player season with a $68.3 million for the Mariners in 2015. trade with the Minnesota payroll, 26th among the 30 “We thought we should be in the CHICAGO (AP) — One Twins on Thursday night. teams. playoff race,” Cruz said. “Never day after announcing he was Cruz was well aware of The seven-time All-Star thought we should be in this situation. stepping away from baseball, the likelihood he’d be dealt also has plenty of playoff Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. Yermín Mercedes was back this month, with the disap- experience with 17 hom- You never want to leave the places with the Chicago White Sox’s pointing Twins well out of ers and 37 RBIs in 46 post- where you are, where you feel com- Triple-A affiliate. The White contention. Nonetheless season games. He’s batting fortable. It is what it is. That’s part of Sox confirmed Thursday the he told reporters the news .294 with 19 homers and 50 the business.” surprising rookie who carried still felt “shocking” and RBIs this season, and over Both Ryan and Strotman were in the team with his booming bat “heartbreaking” to him after 258 games with the Twins Triple-A Durham’s rotation. early in the season and got sent becoming fond of the orga- he finished with 76 homers Ryan, who will also pitch for Team to the minors following a pro- nization over his 2 1/2 sea- Nelson Cruz and a .984 OPS. USA in the Tokyo Olympics, had a longed slump was in uniform Yermin Mercedes sons in Minnesota. “People joke about how 3.63 ERA with 75 strikeouts in 57 for the Charlotte Knights’ game “It’s a tough one. I guess it’s a new he’s ageless, and it really does feel innings for the Bulls and was ranked against the Durham Bulls. Mercedes also apologized chapter, and I will embrace it the way that way,” Twins president of baseball by MLB.com as the No. 10 prospect Thursday in an Instagram post. I embrace everything in my life to go operations Derek Falvey said. in Tampa Bay’s system. The 25-year- “I will never give up,” he wrote. “I last 10 years help the Tampa Bay Rays to win a With a week until the trade deadline old was a seventh-round draft pick in in the minor leagues. ... My dream is (to) be a player championship,” Cruz said. and no shot at making the playoffs, the 2018. established in the big leagues. ... I apologize. ... I love Moments before opening a four- Twins figured they’d get something Strotman had a 3.39 ERA with 62 everybody. I’m back.” game series at Cleveland, the Rays, for Cruz to begin building toward the strikeouts in 58 1/3 innings with Dur- It was a turnaround from his since-deleted post who entered the night just one game future. Minnesota entered Thursday at ham. The 24-year-old was the 17th- Wednesday night that included an image with the behind first-place Boston in the AL 41-55. ranked Rays prospect after being draft- words “it’s over.” He wrote in the caption, “I walked East, announced they got Cruz and “He may be the best teammate I’ve ed in the fourth round in 2017. minor leaguer Calvin Faucher from ever seen in terms of the way he goes The 25-year-old Faucher had a away from baseball for a while. God bless you. It’s Minnesota in exchange for minor about his business, the way he puts his 7.04 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 30 2/3 over.” league right-handers Joe Ryan and arm around people, the way he helps innings for Double-A Wichita. He was Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa vowed fol- Drew Strotman. The 41-year-old Cruz us become better in our front office a 10th-round draft pick by the Twins in lowing Wednesday’s loss to Minnesota to reach out has 436 career homers and 1,202 jobs and coaching staff jobs,” Falvey 2017. to Mercedes and insisted the player has a “big league future.” “You’re at Triple-A, you’ve tasted the big leagues, you can get emotional,” La Russa said. “But I don’t Tigers win 7th straight, sweep Rangers know more than that.” The 28-year-old Mercedes sparked Chicago’s DETROIT (AP) — Eric Haase hit we’ve been throwing the ball well, our never got closer. offense through the opening months of the season, a three-run homer in the first inning bullpen has been doing a great job. So “Once (Alexander) got out of the batting .415 with five homers and 16 RBIs in 22 and the Detroit Tigers extended their the more you win, the better the envi- game, we strung together some good games in April. In May, Mercedes angered La Russa winning streak to a season-best seven ronment is.” at-bats, especially in big spots,” Wood- by homering on a 3-0 pitch in the ninth inning of a games by topping the slumping Texas Texas starter Mike Foltynewicz ward said. “There were some big game the White Sox led 15-4. Mercedes eventually Rangers 7-5 on Thursday. (2-10) surrendered six runs, five moments where we got a little unlucky cooled off, hitting .150 (16 for 107) over his final 31 Zack Short and Victor Reyes also earned, on five hits in four innings. in some of those later innings. We hit games with Chicago before being demoted to Char- homered for the Foltynewicz was some balls hard and just didn’t find lotte on July 2. Tigers, who com- obviously frus- any grass.” pleted a four-game trated when things WORTH NOTING sweep and a per- went sour and Foltynewicz has surrendered a fect post-All-Star manager Chris major league-high 31 homers this break homestand. Woodward wasn’t season. ... The Tigers’ winning streak “I’m proud pleased. is their longest since they won eight U.S. to play World of our entire “We’ve got straight from July 25-Aug. 3, 2016. team’s perfor- to be tougher,” ROSTER MOVES mance,” manager Woodward said. Tigers: INF Isaac Paredes was Cup qualifier in Texas A.J. Hinch said. “We’ve got to placed on the 10-day injured list with CHICAGO (AP) — The United States will play a World “That’s a really almost embrace a right hip strain. INF Willi Castro was Cup qualifier in Texas for the first time, hosting Jamaica on good homestand how difficult this recalled from Triple-A Toledo. Oct. 7 at Q2 Stadium in Austin. to kick-start the time is. We’ve got TRAINER’S ROOM The match will be the fourth of 14 qualifiers for the 20th- second half. It’s a to be stronger as a Tigers: C Jake Rogers, who was ranked Americans, who open the eight-nation final round of nice feeling right group and individ- placed on the 10-day IL earlier this the North and Central American and Caribbean region on now. We feel real- ually, we’ve got to week, has been diagnosed with a right Sept. 2 at El Salvador in a match likely to be played without ly good about how we’re playing and take ownership.” forearm strain. He may not return fans. The U.S. hosts No. 70 Canada on Sept. 5 at Nashville, we’re getting results.” Haase’s 15th homer this season until September, Hinch said. ... RHP Texas has lost nine straight, equal- made it 3-0, and Victor Reyes hit a sac- Michael Fulmer (cervical spine strain) Tennessee, and is at No. 67 Honduras on Sept. 8. ing its longest slide this season. David rifice fly in the second inning. began a rehab assignment with Triple- The match against No. 45 Jamaica will be in a Dahl and Isiah Kiner-Falefa each “When you have a chance to sweep A Toledo on Thursday. 20,738-capacity stadium that opened last month as the home drove in two runs for the Rangers. a team in a three-game or four-game UP NEXT of Austin’s Major League Soccer team, the U.S. Soccer Fed- Kyle Funkhouser (4-0), the fourth series, if you can take a quick lead, it Rangers: LHP Kolby Allard (2-7 eration said Thursday. It is the first of three matches in Octo- Tigers pitcher, gave up one run in does make you feel better in your own 4.06 ERA) will start the opener of a ber. The U.S. plays at No. 78 Panama on Oct. 10 and hosts two innings. Starter Tyler Alexander dugout,” Hinch said. “Haase did that three-game series at Houston on Fri- 50th-ranked Costa Rica on Oct. 13. allowed one run on three hits in 3 2/3 with the three-run homer.” day. Allard has lost his last five starts The USSF said it will conduct a weighted random draw innings. Gregory Soto got the last three Texas scored in the fourth on Andy dating to June 24. for tickets based on affiliation group. outs for his 11th save and third in as Ibanez’s bloop single. Detroit respond- Tigers: RHP Wily Peralta (3-1, The U.S. also plays Jamaica on Sunday in the CONCA- many days. ed with back-to-back homers from 1.76) takes the mound as Detroit CAF Gold Cup quarterfinals at Arlington, Texas, but is using Detroit entered the All-Star break Short and Reyes. begins a three-game series at Kansas a mostly junior varsity roster for the regional championship. on a four-game skid. The Rangers pulled within 6-4 in City on Friday. Peralta has given up “Having fun is winning,” Alexander the sixth on Dahl’s RBI single and one earned run in 26 2/3 innings in his said. “We’ve been hitting the ball well, Kiner-Falefa’s two-run single, but they last five outings. Green Valley Senior Golf Greg Castilow, Bruce Warner, Steve Folk, and Butch Carpenter were the winning team at this past Tuesday’s Pelicans hire Willie Green as new head coach Senior Golf League at Green Valley Golf Course. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The star Zion Williamson faith that he can as both a coach and former player, Rick Murphy was closest to pin and also made the lon- New Orleans Pelicans have hired find long-term satisfaction with the along with exceptional leadership gest putt. Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green as club that drafted him first overall two qualities and an innate ability to con- There was no low gross or low net as the group played their new head coach. years ago. nect with players, staff and fans alike.” best ball. Green, a former NBA player who “Willie has established himself as Green was a member of two NBA turns 40 on July 28, is a first-time head one of the most respected assistant title-winning staffs with the Warriors coach after serving as an NBA assis- coaches in the NBA. In large part, in 2017 and 2018. He moved to Phoe- tant coach the past five years — first this is due to a tireless work ethic and nix two seasons ago to join the staff TELL US WHAT with Golden State and then with Phoe- authenticity of character,” David Grif- headed by Monte Williams, who also nix, which lost to Milwaukee in the fin, executive vice president of bas- was the head coach in New Orleans NBA Finals on Tuesday. ketball operations, said Thursday. “He when Green played there in the 2010- YOU THINK! He arrives in New Orleans at a time brings a vast amount of basketball 11 season on a team that guard Chris www.news-banner.com or www.facebook.com/newsbanner when pressure is rising to give young knowledge and experience to our team Paul led to the playoffs. SPORTS FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 • The News-Banner • Page 7 NEWS-BANNER SCOREBOARD Jordan’s first year in NASCAR game COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed BASEBALL Thursday’s Games to terms with RHP Jaden Hill and free St. Louis 3, Chicago Cubs 2 agent C Dustin Garneau to minor American League Atlanta 7, Philadelphia 2 league contracts. a missed layup with Wallace San Diego 3, Miami 2 LOS ANGELES DODGERS — East Division San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, late Optioned RF Zach Reks to Oklahoma By DAN GELSTON son. Wallace’s average fin- While Wallace will W L Pct GB Friday’s Games City (Triple-A West). Placed LF Billy AP Sports Writer Boston 59 38 .608 — Arizona (Gallen 1-4) at Chicago McKinney on the active roster. ish is 20th. The good news, always have critics, he’s still Tampa Bay 58 39 .598 1 Cubs (Davies 5-6), 2:20 p.m. MIAMI MARLINS — Recalled RHP LOUDON, N.H. (AP) Jordan showed up in June a fan favorite at the track, New York 50 45 .526 8 Atlanta (Fried 7-5) at Philadelphia Jordan Holloway from Jacksonville — The 23XI Racing team at Pocono Raceway — with and his newfound main- Toronto 48 44 .522 8 1/2 (Wheeler 7-5), 7:05 p.m. (Triple-A East). Optioned RHP Nick Baltimore 31 64 .326 27 Washington (Corbin 6-8) at Balti- Neidert to Jacksonville. posted a slideshow of the pal Ahmad Rashad — for stream celebrity recently Central Division more (Lopez 2-12), 7:05 p.m. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Rein- Bubba Wallace firesuit col- Wallace’s best result of the landed him (along with W L Pct GB San Diego (Musgrove 5-7) at Miami stated CF Odubel Herrera from the Chicago 58 38 .604 — (Thompson 2-2), 7:10 p.m. 10-day IL. Optioned 2B Nick Maton lection and asked fans to season when he placed 14th Hamlin and Motley Crue’s Cleveland 48 46 .511 9 St. Louis (LeBlanc 0-2) at Cincinnati to Lehigh Valley (Triple-A East).Sent comment on their favorite. and fifth in the doublehead- Tommy Lee) in a Post Detroit 47 51 .480 12 (Mahle 7-3), 7:10 p.m. 3B Alec Bohm to Lehigh Valley for a Minnesota 41 56 .423 17 1/2 The designs were from busi- er on the tri-oval track. Toronto (Matz 8-4) at N.Y. Mets rehab assignment. Malone video. Wallace, Kansas City 39 55 .415 18 (Megill 0-0), 7:10 p.m. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed ness plucked straight out Wallace had a weekend driver Corey LaJoie and West Division Chicago White Sox (Giolito 8-6) at to terms with RHP Bubba Chandler on W L Pct GB Milwaukee (Peralta 7-3), 8:10 p.m. of Super Bowl ad space: straight out of a normal New England Patriots return Houston 58 39 .598 — a minor league contract. Pittsburgh (Kuhl 3-5) at San Fran- ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed Wallace was dressed by top sports fan’s fantasy camp specialist Gunner Olsze- Oakland 55 42 .567 3 cisco (Cueto 6-5), 9:45 p.m. Seattle 51 45 .531 6 1/2 to terms with C Wade Strauss, RHPs companies in fast food, fan- when he said he dined with wski, the honorary pace car Colorado (Gonzalez 3-6) at L.A. Ryan Loutos, Andre Granillo, Austin Los Angeles 47 48 .495 10 Dodgers (Price 4-0), 10:10 p.m. tasy sports and auto insur- Jordan two nights at Pocono driver, tossed around the Texas 35 62 .361 23 Love, 2Bs Noah Mendlinger, Bryan Wednesday’s Games Pope, OF Ryan Holgate, LHPs Hayes ance. and they watched the NBA football with fans during a Tampa Bay 5, Baltimore 4 TinCaps (32-37) Heinecke, Chris Gerard and SS Mack For a driver who spent playoffs. The dinner con- rain delay in Sunday’s race. Kansas City 6, Milwaukee 3 Chambers to minor league contracts. Thursday’s Games Sent RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon to most of his NASCAR career versation, though, didn’t Wallace did admit that Colorado 6, Seattle 3 Fort Wayne 3, Dayton 1 Detroit 4, Texas 2 Memphis (Triple-A East) for a rehab scraping together sponsor- include a report card on no one at 23XI asked for Friday’s Games assignment. Boston 7, Toronto 4 Dayton at Fort Wayne, 7:05 p.m. ship deals for underfunded Wallace’s first season with his input on a driver should Cleveland 5, Houston 4 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Sent Saturday’s Games 2B Tommy La Stella to Sacramento teams, Wallace is flush with 23XI. it land a second charter N.Y. Yankees 6, Philadelphia 5, 10 Dayton at Fort Wayne, 6:35 p.m. innings (Triple-A West) on a rehab assign- Fortune 500 cash. Oh, and “I haven’t talked to him and expand to a two-driv- Minnesota 7, Chicago White Sox 2 ment. Thursday’s Games SAN DIEGO PADRES — Sent LHP boasting Michael Jordan about it,” Wallace said. er organization next sea- Detroit 7, Texas 5 TRANSACTIONS Matt Strahm and LHP Nick Ramirez and Denny Hamlin as team “That’s more of a him and son. Kurt Busch, the 2004 L.A. Angels 3, Minnesota 2 Wednesday to El Paso (Triple-A West) for a rehab owners sure helps the cause. Tampa Bay 5, Cleveland 4, 10 BASEBALL assignment. Optioned 1B Webster Denny conversation. I’m NASCAR champion, has innings American League Rivas and RHP Reiss Knehr to El But deep-pocketed spon- just going to keep doing been the race team’s top Boston 5, N.Y. Yankees 4, 10 BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned Paso. Reinstated C Austin Nola from sors and a race team seem- what I’m doing, try to pro- innings 3B Kelvin Gutierrez to Norfolk (Triple- the 10-day IL. target. Busch’s deal was Oakland at Seattle, late A East). SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Sent ingly on firm financial foot- duce the best results. Sun- up and Chip Ganassi, his Friday’s Games BOSTON RED SOX — Placed INF/ RHP Reyes Moronta to Sacramento ing has done little to help day at Pocono was good, current car owner, sold his Washington (Corbin 6-8) at Balti- OF Danny Santana on the 10-day IL. (Triple-A West) for a rehab assign- more (Lopez 2-12), 7:05 p.m. Recalled 1B/OF Franchy Cordero from ment. Wallace find success on the finished top five. I’ll let NASCAR team to Track- N.Y. Yankees (Cole 10-4) at Boston Worcester (Triple-A East). Agreed to BASKETBALL track. He has one top-10 them have those conversa- house Racing owner Justin (Rodriguez 7-5), 7:10 p.m. terms with SS Marcelo Mayer and 2B National Basketball Association Tampa Bay (Hill 6-4) at Cleveland Tyler McDonough to minor league NEW ORLEANS PELICANS — finish this season -- he had tions between themselves.” Marks. Marks will field one (Plesac 5-3), 7:10 p.m. contracts. Announced the hiring of Willie Green five last season driving for Wallace said he would car next season for Daniel Toronto (Matz 8-4) at N.Y. Mets CLEVELAND INDIANS — Recalled as head coach. (Megill 0-0), 7:10 p.m. LHP Sam Hentges from Columbus FOOTBALL Richard Petty Motorsports take a “mental reset” dur- Suarez and one for a driver Chicago White Sox (Giolito 8-6) at (Triple-A East). Optioned RHP Eli Mor- National Football League -- led three laps since late ing NASCAR’s two-week to be named later. Ross Milwaukee (Peralta 7-3), 8:10 p.m. gan to Columbus. ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed April and needs a win over Olympics break — the Chastain, Busch’s teammate Detroit (Peralta 3-1) at Kansas City DETROIT TIGERS — Placed INF LB Dennis Gardeck on the active/ (Bubic 2-4), 8:10 p.m. Isaac Paredes on the 10-day IL, ret- physically unable to perform (PUP) the next four races to earn a schedule resumes Aug. 8 at at Ganassi, is a candidate for L.A. Angels (Cobb 7-3) at Minnesota roactive to July 20. Recalled INF Willi list. Claimed C Lamont Gaillard off playoff berth. Watkins Glen — before try- that second seat. (Happ 5-5), 8:10 p.m. Castro from Toledo (Triple-A East). waivers from St. Louis. Texas (Allard 2-7) at Houston (Odor- Sent RHP Michael Fulmer to Toledo CINCINNATI BENGALS — Claimed The wins better come in ing to close NASCAR’s ver- Busch said he’s “getting izzi 3-5), 8:10 p.m. for a rehab assignment. C Lamont Gaillard off waivers from bunches. sion of the regular season on close” to a deal that will Oakland (Montas 8-8) at Seattle KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Arizona. (Kikuchi 6-5), 10:10 p.m. Optioned 1B Ryan McBroom to JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Jordan said at NAS- a playoff push. likely include long-time Omaha (Triple-A East). Placed QB Jake Luton on the reserve/ CAR’s kickoff at Daytona “We’ve had the speed for sponsor Monster Energy. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — COVID-19 list. that Wallace should “prob- a little bit, but there are cer- “Things changed with the National League Optioned RF Taylor Ward to Salt Lake NEW YORK GIANTS — Placed WR (Triple-A West). Reinstated LF Justin Kadarius Toney on the reserve/COV- ably win at least a couple tain things that have taken announcement of Ganassi East Division Upton from the 10-day IL. ID-19 list. Signed RB Mike Weber and W L Pct GB MINNESOTA TWINS — Recalled C races.” us out or put us behind a selling the team, and my New York 50 43 .538 — DB Jordyn Peters. Placed RB Saquon Ben Rortvedt from St. Paul (Triple-A Barkley, C Jonotthan Harrison, T Matt Cool. When? little bit,” Wallace said. “It’s relationship with Monster Atlanta 47 48 .495 4 East). Placed C Mitch Garver on the Philadelphia 47 48 .495 4 Peart, TE Kyle Rudolph, LB Oshane “It’s about taking the just a matter of persever- is important,” Busch said. paternity list. Acquired RHP Joe Ryan Ximines and CB Aaron Robinson on Washington 45 50 .474 6 and RHP Drew Strotman from Tampa next step at this point,” ance and coming back and “I’m trying to balance all Miami 41 56 .423 11 the active/physically unable to perform Bay in exchange for DH Nelson Cruz (PUP) list. Hamlin said in New Hamp- just trying to get the best that out to figure out what Central Division and RHP Calvin Faucher. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Re- W L Pct GB NEW YORK YANKEES — Selected shire. “I think my question results.” their needs are. I’m a racer Milwaukee 56 41 .577 — the contract of RHP Sal Romano signed OLB Calvin Bundage. to the team is, ‘What’s next? Wallace’s season has and want to drive this Next Cincinnati 49 47 .510 6 1/2 from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — St. Louis 49 48 .505 7 East) and agreed to terms on a major Waived S Curtis Riley. Placed WR How do we now move that largely focused on racing Gen car and in the right sce- Chicago 47 50 .485 9 league contract. Designated RHP John Franklin and CB Chris Wilcox on up?’ When you look at data a year after his activism nario and the right spot.” Pittsburgh 36 60 .375 19 1/2 Asher Wojciechowski for assignment. the active/physically unable to perform West Division SEATTLE MARINERS — Recalled (PUP) list. and everything, the car has forced NASCAR to ban the Wallace can take small W L Pct GB INF Donovan Walton from Tacoma TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed a ton of potential. How can Confederate flag. As Wal- consolation in the fact that San Francisco 60 35 .632 — (Triple-A West). Optioned RHP Yohan third-round pick CB Elijah Molden. Los Angeles 59 38 .608 2 Ramirez to Tacoma. HOCKEY we optimize Bubba, the lace’s profile expanded, he Hamlin, a three-time Day- San Diego 57 42 .576 5 TAMPA BAY RAYS — Optioned National Hockey League entire team’s performance, raised funds that were tied tona 500 champion, is also Colorado 42 54 .438 18 1/2 CF Vidal Brujan to Durham (Triple-A ARIZONA COYOTES — Acquired D pit crew and everything, to to him and were able to Arizona 30 68 .306 31 1/2 East). Recalled RHP Luis Patino from Shayne Gostisbehere, a 2022 second winless through 22 races Wednesday’s Games Durham. Sent OF Manuel Margot to and seventh-round draft pick from get better? Because making move with him. Wallace, the and the struggle to reach San Diego 3, Atlanta 2, 7 innings, Durham for a rehab assignment. Philadelphia. the step to get in the top 10 only Black full-time driver victory lane is real for even 1st game National League CALGARY FLAMES — Acquired F N.Y. Mets 7, Cincinnati 0 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Tyler Ptlick from Seattle in exchange consistently, gaining those at NASCAR’s top level, the best drivers. He could Kansas City 6, Milwaukee 3 — Sent C Carson Kelly to Arizona for a 2022 fourth-round draft pick. three to four spots we need drew a significant amount also look at surprise winners Colorado 6, Seattle 3 Complex League (ACL) for a rehab DETROIT RED WINGS — Acquired Arizona 6, Pittsburgh 4 assignment. G Alex Nedeljkovic from Carolina in to be in the top 10 consis- of personal services agree- such as Michael McDowell Miami 3, Washington 1, 10 innings ATLANTA BRAVES — Otioned RHP exchange for G Jonathan Bernier and tently, that’s a big step.” ments with companies such and Aric Almirola as proof N.Y. Yankees 6, Philadelphia 5, 10 Bryse Wilson to Gwinnett (Triple-A a 2021 third-round draft pick. Agreed innings East). to terms with G Alex Nedeljkovic on a Hamlin has modest as DoorDash and McDon- that all it takes is one check- St. Louis 3, Chicago Cubs 2, 10 CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned SS two-year contract. expectations of getting Wal- ald’s. Those deals were ered flag to turn around a innings Sergio Alcantara to Iowa (Triple-A NEW YORK RANGERS — Signed lace those next three to four San Francisco 4, L.A. Dodgers 2 East). Recalled RHP Trevor Megill F Barclay Goodrow to a six-year bundled together and moved season. San Diego at Atlanta, sus., 2nd from Iowa. contract. spots by the end of the sea- with Wallace to 23XI. Jordan is watching. Harbaugh, Frost resolute RACING about resurrecting programs NEWS By PHILLIP B. WILSON five of six seasons. This season marks the Associated Press 10th anniversary of Nebraska joining the Drive for 5: Castroneves to INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — As their paths Big Ten after leaving the Big 12. The .533 crossed at Big Ten Media Days, Michigan win percentage in that span ranks eighth chase 5th Indy 500 with MSR coach Jim Harbaugh and Nebraska coach among conference teams. Scott Frost appeared to have one thing in That’s why Frost, like Harbaugh, is often INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Helio Castroneves will race common: They are at a crossroads in their mentioned as being on a hot seat. for a record fifth Indianapolis 500 in 2022 with Meyer careers. “I don’t read anything,” Frost said. Shank Racing. Both have been humbled in recent years. “Praise and blame are all the same. They’re Castroneves, who won his record-tying fourth Indy 500 Both need to win now, quite possibly, to both imposters. When things are going well, in May, has agreed to a full season ride with Meyer Shank. save their jobs. you’re going to get a lot of praise. And that’s Castroneves only has a partial schedule this season with Since returning to his alma mater in not all true. Blame is the same thing.” Meyer Shank and has not raced since he joined A.J. Foyt, Al 2015, Harbaugh has gone just 49-22 and But there’s no denying humbling reali- Unser Sr. and Rick Mears, his former mentor at Team Pen- Warmer weather is coming. failed to provide the Wolverines with their ties. Nebraska has seen key players, includ- ske, as the only four-time winners of “The Greatest Spec- Make sure you have the first conference title since 2004. His teams ing quarterback Luke McCaffrey and run- tacle in Racing.” He’s next scheduled to race in August at sound you need to enjoy it. Nashville. Coastal Source have gone 0-5 against rival Ohio State and ning back Wan’Dale Robinson, decide to Outdoor Audio 1-4 in bowl games. transfer. Frost had once referred to McCaf- He’ll drive the No. 06 Honda in 2022. products can That’s not why Harbaugh was brought frey, the younger brother of NFL star Chris- “I am thrilled to get the chance to go for a fifth Indianap- be tailored to back to Ann Arbor as one of the nation’s tian McCaffrey, as “the future” of the pro- olis 500 win, and so excited to fight for the IndyCar cham- t your outdoor highest-paid coaches. It is, however, why he gram. That future is now at Rice. pionship again with a full season of races next year with environment. received a four-year extension this offseason Neither Michigan nor Nebraska had a Meyer Shank Racing,” Castroneves said. for roughly half the previous deal, loaded player on the 10-member Big Ten preseason MSR plans to add a second driver to its 2022 slate. The with incentives and including a more finan- squads announced Thursday. team will move on from current driver Jack Harvey. “We wish Jack much success and we know he will con- (260) 724-2276 cially friendly buyout. “Listening to the outside noise is the tinue to be a driver to watch,” MSR co-owner Mike Shank 1421 Manchester St., Decatur Standing on a stage and staring into the absolute worst thing you can do,” said said. “MSR is excited to have Helio on the 06 car next sea- ½ block west of U.S. 27 North bright lights of Lucas Oil Stadium, where Michigan senior linebacker Josh Ross. “At son and we’re looking forward to adding a driver, who will www.incav.us his name is memorialized in the Indianapo- the end of the day, you put that work in. You turn heads in the 60 car.” lis Colts Ring of Honor, the former quarter- do it. 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AUGUST 3 - 4 p.m. - Cale Family, seller. 7549 S. 150 E., Pone- of Bluffton, Indiana. The property Antique store close out!! Piano, primitives, artwork, lighting - wide to. Southern Wells, country home on 16.2 acres offered in two HOT DEAL! is located on 200 North, Bluffton, variety! Preview July 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Auction Pick Up: July 31, tracts. Tract 1: 2+/- acres with 3 bedroom country home ranch 20 Words, 10 Days Indiana (the “Territory”). The legal 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Watch our website for more details coming soon! home with pole barn. Tract 2: 14.2 +/- acres with prime tillable description for the Territory to be Ellenberger Brothers, Inc. Auctioneers, www.EllenbergerBros.com, farmland. Real estate sells at 5:30 p.m. Personal property: Coun- annex is set forth in the Petition $ 800-373-6363. try primitives, tools, modern furniture, appliances. Open Houses: just For Annexation which may be JULY 23 - 9 a.m. - Various consignors. 815 Adams Street, Decatur. 25 viewed and examined in the office July 20 and 27 from 5-7 p.m. The Steffen Group Inc., www.stef- ADD A PHOTO of the City of Bluffton Clerk/Trea- 40+ Freightliner & International single and tandem axel box trucks, fengrp.com, sale manager: Pat Carter, 260-273-8294. surer. 10+ single and tandem axel dump trucks, utility, digger dericks, buck- AUGUST 5 - 6 p.m. - Kathleen Swinford, seller. 1701 S. Sut- for just $5 more et trucks, daycabs, sleepers, semi trailers, Bobcats, forklifts, con- You are further notified that the ton Circle Dr., Bluffton, IN. Northern Wells, 3 bedroom ranch on One item per ad Petition to annex the Territory will struction & shop equipment & more. Online bidding available. Pre- 1.86 Acres with stocked pond in popular Sutton Circle neighbor- be considered at a public hearing view July 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Krueckeberg Auction & Realty LLC, to be conducted by the Common 260-724-7402, kjauction.com. hood. This sprawling ranch features 2,226 sf of finished living Council of the City of Bluffton at BIDDING ENDS JULY 23 - Online Only - Gerard and Joyce space including 3 nice size bedroom, 2 full bath, partially finished the Common Council Chambers basement, large living area and a three season sunroom over- GUARANTEED on the second floor of the Bluffton Cornelissen, seller. 12108 Orchard Place, Fort Wayne. Out- standing online personal property auction including 2014 Chrys- looking the private backyard. Open Houses: July 20 and July 27, City Hall, 128 East Market Street, 5-7 p.m. The Steffen Group Inc., www.steffengrp.com, sale man- Bluffton, Indiana, commencing at ler Town and Country Minivan with only 49,860 miles, Modern SOLD 7:00 o’clock P.M. on the 17th day Appliances, Whicker Patio Sets, Dining Room Suite, Electronics, ager: Brandon Steffen, 260-710-5684. Your ad runs ‘til your item is sold! of August, 2021. Persons inter- Fishing and Camping Gear, Lawn and Garden Tools. Inspec- AUGUST 5 - 6 p.m. - Land Auction, Tyner Family, seller. 1375 ested in being heard either in favor tion: July 18 from 2-4 p.m. and July 20 from 4-6 p.m. The Stef- East 700 South Poneto, IN 46781. Auction conducted at 1240 (6-month maximum). Limited to of or in opposition to the Petition fen Group Inc., www.steffengrp.com, sale manager: Josh Lewis, 4-H Park Rd., Bluffton, IN 46714. 6.67 acre lot with 1.3 acres one-item, private party only. and the Ordinance are invited to (260) 273-9311. wooded, pasture area, 17’x38’ barn and small pond. Nottingham attend. The Common Council of the City of Bluffton, Indiana, may, JULY 23-JULY 30 - ONLINE ONLY – Kathleen Swinford, seller. Twp., Section 5, Wells County, IN. Holloway Auction Company, $ after such public hearing on the 1701 S. Sutton Circle Dr., Bluffton. Online personal property auc- Inc., www.hollowayauction.com, 260-824-5060. 20 words 39 Petition, grant the request by the tion including modern furniture, pool table, antiques, glassware, AUGUST 12 - 4 p.m. - The Estate of Thomas J. Courtney, adoption of the Ordinance to annex patio furniture, aluminum fishing boats, lawn and garden items. Julie Anstaett, seller. 517 W. Market Street, Bluffton. Excellent Add’l Lines: 88 cents each the territory into the City of Bluff- Inspection: July 27 from 5-7 p.m. The Steffen Group Inc., www. 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow that has been remodeled in recent ton, Indiana not earlier than August steffengrp.com, sale manager: Brandon Steffen, 260-710-5684. ADD A PHOTO! 31, 2021, 14 days after the public years. Additionally the property features a nice size lot and a 1 JULY 24 - 9 a.m. - Cliff and Sandy Biberstine. 3811 W 200 N, car detached garage. Real estate sells at 6 p.m. Personal prop- Your “Guaranteed Sold” ad (up to hearing. Bluffton. John Deere 3010 diesel, wide front, good rubber, 1998 Tamara D. Runyon, erty: Antiques, collectibles, shop tools, modern furniture, house- 20 words) with a Photo: $44 IAMC, MMC, CPFA Dodge Ram 1 ton pickup w/Hiniker snow plow, 1978 Ford F-350 hold. Open houses: July 28 and Aug. 4 from 5-7 p.m. The Stef- City Clerk-Treasurer dump truck w/8’ bed, approx. 4000 bd. ft. rough sawn lumber in fen Group Inc., 824-3006, www.steffengrp.com, Pat Carter, sale Addt’l Lines, 88 cents each 128 East Market Street various species, lots of firewood, wood bundler, 18x20 carport, manager. Bluffton, Indiana 46714 go-cart, Delta chop saw, Rigid planer, Shop Smith, Quincy 5 hp ——————— (260) 824-0612 80 gal. air compressor, work benches, many hand and power AUGUST 17 - 6 p.m. - Mike Kolter, owner. 910 W 900 N, Deca- nb 7/23 tools, tool boxes, air hammers, pallet racks, work benches, hay tur. Located north of Decatur on 900 N just off Hwy. 27. 2,474 SERVICES hspaxlp wagon, 3 pt. chisel plow, 3 pt. hay rake, Case skid steer back sq. feet home, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, partial basement, 36’x80’x16’ hoe, grapple bucket, 2 antique street light poles, wrought iron bank barn, 12’x18’ shed, 16’x26’ shed sitting on 5.83 acres. Open fencing, wagon wheel gates, aluminum ramps, furniture, househouse Aug. 9, 5-6 p.m. Krueckeberg Auction & Realty LLC, 260- SPECIAL! hold goods, patio set, slab benches, smoker, antique wood stove, 724-7402, kjauction.com. Advertise Your Services SELL IT IN THE hay forks, sled and many other items. Shaw Real Estate & Auc- AUGUST 19 - 6 p.m. - Joe & Cathy Micklitsch, owners. 200 tion, Inc., 260-824-2116, Town and Country Auctioneers/Realtors, E, Bluffton. Located on 200 E between 900 S & 1000 S, Bluffton, EVERY DAY in Wells County’s CLASSIFIEDS! 260-724-8899. Wells County. 19.73 acre woods, Nottingham Township, Section Most Popular Daily Marketplace! JULY 25 - 2 p.m. - John Snyder, seller. 12591 Fisher Rd., Fort 20, Zoned Agricultural, Southern Wells Schools, paved county Wayne. Selling in 3 tracts. Tract 1: 3.52+/-A private, wooded, road. Krueckeberg Auction & Realty LLC, 260-724-7402, kjauc- 20 Words, $ SUDOKU ANSWER potential building site w/road frontage on Frazier Dr. Tract 2: tion.com. 2-Month Special: 24+/-A, modern home, private woods, 2A clearing, commercial AUGUST 31 - 6 p.m. - R & E Corbat LLC, seller. Auction Loca- 97 style construction, polished concrete floors, open layout, wall to tion: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 12305 Arcola Rd., Arcola. wall windows. Tract 3: 3.67+/-A, potential home site, wooded, 10519 Bass Rd., Fort Wayne. Major development land auction. 400’ road frontage on Fisher Rd. The Steffen Group Inc., www. 252 +/- acres located at the intersection of Bass and Scott Rd. ATTENTION steffengrp.com, sale manager: Josh Lewis, 260-273-9311. Tract 1 consists of 28 +/- acres at the corner of Scott and Bass GRABBERS! BIDDING NOW OPEN AND CLOSES JULY 29 - 10 A.M. - Rev Road, with rolling tillable partially wooded ground. Tract 2: 6+/- Recreational Group, owner. RV surplus. 50+ new name brand A, historic farmhouse, bank barn, storage buildings. Tract 3: 6+/- Add a photo or artwork to any TVs, 1,200+ sheets of 1/4” OSB, excess shop equipment includ- acres with historic farmhouse, bank barn and storage buildings. ad! You can also add a headline ing Upright XL-24 scissor lift, panel saw, welders, industrial oscil- Tract 4: 20 +/- acres on Bass Rd. with approximately 500’ of road or other attention-getters for lating edge sander, belt sanders, universal table sander, band frontage. Tract 5: 20 +/- acres on Bass Rd. with approximately saws, industrial radial arm saw, horizontal band saws, shapers, less than you’d expect! Place 500 ‘of road frontage on Bass Rd. Tract 6: 140 +/- acres on Scott routers, rip saw, tile flooring, trim pieces, RV & lobby furniture, your ad ON-LINE and explore more! Preview July 28, 3-5 p.m., 1236 Patterson St., Decatur. Rd. with tillable and heavily wooded land. The Steffen Group Inc., Krueckeberg Auction & Realty LLC, 260-724-7402, kjauction. www.steffengrp.com, Sale Managers: Brandon Steffen, 260-710- the possibilities! com. 5684, and Josh Lewis, 260-273-9311. DIVERSIONS FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 • The News-Banner • Page 9 BEETLE BAILEY Do I share family drama with my son?

Dear Annie: I’m a father of two amaz- the chance to work ing children and completely loyal hus- through it. Twenty Dear band of more than 20 years. But I have years of marriage an ongoing issue with my parents-in-law, warrants at least a Annie especially my father-in-law. few hours of cou- by Annie Lane About 15 years ago, when our oldest ples counseling child was a toddler, my in-laws became before throwing in upset that I wasn’t pushing religion hard the towel, I would enough in the household. They told my think. wife I was a “bad father.” When I con- Lastly, though fronted my in-laws during a future visit, it’s easier said than BLONDIE they denied saying it until my wife agreed done, try not to with me in front of them. After that, they take your father- agreed to leave it to my wife and me to in-law’s jabs per- educate our kids in all matters religious. sonally. I guarantee he would have found Unfortunately, not only did they continue fault with any man your wife might have to interfere with our parenting, but they married. Some people are so unhappy also continued to speak negatively about with themselves that they derive joy in me to my wife constantly. Years of such deriding others. That’s his problem, not comments have caused great strain on yours. Don’t take the bait. my marriage, and I believe, at this point, Dear Annie: I am disturbed to still divorce is inevitable. see people leaving their dogs in hot The way I see it, my in-laws forced cars. Whenever I see this happening, I my wife (who is an only child) to choose go into the nearest businesses and have between them and me. She’s tried to announcements made over intercoms to ZITS remain neutral, and I do my best to ignore try to track down the owners. If I can’t their snark, but I’ve come to believe find them, I call 911 — because it truly there’s no solution to this problem other is an emergency. Here are some relevant than to split up. data points from Redrover.com. And on top of all they’ve done to our “Dogs are especially vulnerable to marriage, my father-in-law has taken heat-related illness because they can only to saying he has our oldest child “in the cool off by panting and through the pads palm of his hand.” He’s extremely manip- in their feet. ulative, and this commentary troubles me “Even on seemingly mild days, an greatly, as our teenager seems blissfully enclosed car can be deadly. In a Stanford ignorant. My question to you is: Should I University study, when it was 72 degrees enlighten our 18-year-old as to what has outside, a car’s internal temperature occurred in his family, or leave things as climbed to 116 degrees within one hour. they are because I’m overly sensitive? — “A dog can only withstand a high body Am I Wrong temperature for a short time before suffer- CRANKSHAFT Dear Am I Wrong: You’re not being ing nerve damage, heart problems, liver overly sensitive. But I see no need to tell damage, brain damage or even death. your son what a miserable old crank his “Studies show that cracking the win- grandpa is. At this point, he’s probably dows has little effect on a car’s internal figured that out for himself. Likewise, temperature.” — Friend to Fido you should give your wife more credit. Dear Friend: I’m happy to print this We don’t get to choose our families, but reminder, which is always relevant but we do get to choose our partners, and especially urgent as we enter the dog your wife chose you. Don’t lose sight of days of summer. that fact. While it’s hurtful that she hasn’t stood up for you too much until that Send your questions for Annie Lane to point, you should try expressing that to [email protected]. her constructively so that you might have © 2021 CREATORS.COM The LOCKHORNS My Everyone who truly believes in Him is called to be a disciple Answer my teaching, you are What keeps us from By Dr. Billy really my disciples’” being the right kind of dis- Graham (John 8:31, NIV). ciple? One factor may be What is a disciple? laziness (or a lack of dis- Q: The word “disciple” First, a disciple is a cipline). Or we may not today usually means that a learner or a student. The realize how much we need person is part of a cult. But Twelve whom Jesus called to know and be guided by the word when used in the to be His closest compan- God’s truth. The psalmist Bible meant something else, ions were with Him day was right when he wrote didn’t it? — D.F. and night. They had a per- that the words of God give A: People in Jesus’ day sonal relationship with Him light and understanding knew what the word “dis- - walking with Him, eating (see Psalm 119:130). ciple” meant. The Roman with Him, sharing in His Our journey through world was filled with phi- conversation, observing the life is filled with all kinds BUY IT CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer losophers and teachers way He lived, listening to of pitfalls and tempta- who gathered students or Him preach to the crowds. tions, and unless we allow SELL IT followers around them, But they weren’t following our minds and hearts to be and those followers were Jesus just to enjoy His pres- shaped by Christ’s truth, we RENT IT called “disciples.” John the ence. As Jesus’ disciples, risk falling into all kinds of FIND IT Baptist had a band of dis- they had a purpose: to learn errors and dangers. ciples around him, and so from Him — absorbing FILL IT did the Pharisees (a group His teaching, learning from (This column is based on of religious leaders). But His example, even profit- the words and writings of GET IT Jesus expanded its meaning from His rebukes. And the late Rev. Billy Graham.) DO IT ing by saying that everyone this was true for all His dis- ©2021 Billy Graham who truly believes in Him ciples, not just the Twelve. Literary Trust. Distributed IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! is called to be a disciple. 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2021 WELLS COUNTY 4-H FAIR LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Hunter Wenger, son of Mick and Mollie Wenger, and assisted by brother Fletcher, sold his Grand Champion Dairy Beef to the Dr. Harry Brickley Family Farm Foundation and Halderman Real Estate, represented by Rick Johnloz at right, and Apache Propane.

Karli Christman, daughter of Matt and Kimberly Christman, sold her Champion Senior Dairy to TTG Equipment, represented by Rob Hoover, and Jon Barnes of ABS. Hunter Wenger, assisted. Assisting Karli are brothers Cole and Cooper. At far left is 4-H Senior Ambassador Jonah Bricker. (Photos by Glen Werling)

Gracie Rinkenberger, daughter of Linc and Catrina Rinkenberger, sold her Grand Champion Market Lamb, which was also the Champion Blackface Market Lamb to Apache Propane, First Bank of Berne, represented by Jayde Sills, Lehman Feed Mill, and Les Gerber Insurance, rep- Canyon Tucker, son of Daniel and Tricia Tucker, sold his Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Beef resented by Perry Gerber. From left are Junior Ambassador Eli Ingle, Sills, Rinkenberger, Ger- to PK Agribusiness Services LLC, represented by Penny Tinser. Rhett Tucker holds the banner. ber and holding the banner is Celsey Clark.

Kaden Laley, son of Jason and Tisha Laley, sold his Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Dairy Kaine Moore, son of Matt and Carrie Moore, sold his Champion Meat Goat Wether and Grand Feeder to Pro Ag Solutions represented by Bryant Schlagenhauf, Huffman Real Estate Group, Champion Meat Goat to NBBJ Fence, represented by Nick Sliger, and Oakwood Mutual Insur- represented by Nick Huffman, Oak Wood Mutual Insurance and GMI Insurance. Shown in the ance Company and GMI Insurance, represented by Brian Dettmer. Shown from left are his dad photo from left are junior ambassador Samantha Evans, Schlagenhauf, Laley and Huffman. Matt Moore, Kayla Kiefer, Moore, Dettmer and Garrett Pauley, holding the banner. Moore was Laley is also a 10-year 4-H member. also the Champion Senior Meat Goat Showman and a 10-year 4-H member.

Hannah Troyer, daughter of Tom and Jennifer Troyer, sold her Joshua Bricker, son of Jason and Joy Bricker, sold his Cham- Adelynn Robles, daughter of Solomon and Heather Robles, Reserve Champion Roaster and Reserve Grand Champion pion Dorset Market Lamb to Leas Farms and Leas Concrete sold her Champion Home Grown Nigerian Dwarf Wether to the Meat Pen to the Dr. Harry Brickley Foundation and Halderman Construction, represented by Katie Leas. At far right is Junior Steve Prible Family Farm, represented by Julia Prible. At right Farm Management, represented by Rick Johnloz. Country Fer- Ambassador Eli Ingle. is Senior Ambassador Jonah Bricker. guson is standing in for Troyer, holding the chicken.

Grant Nash, son of Doug and Crystal Nash, sold his Cham- pion Roaster, Grand Cham- pion Meat Pen to Les Gerber Insurance, represented by Receive a Perry Gerber; Lisa and Sam Haiflich; Shelton Financial free garage Group, represented by Jeff and Nathan Shelton; Shaw Ag and sale kit when Earthworks; TTG Equipment, represented by Rob Hoover; placing a Farmers and Merchants State Bank, represented by Casey three day Robbins; and Vic Reinhard. From left are Nathan and Jeff classified ad Shelton Nash, Gerber, Hoover, Robbins and Miss Wells Coun- ty Teen Karli Brown. FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 • The News-Banner • Page 11

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Emma Fey, daughter of Amanda Krinn and Tony Fey, sold her Grand Champion Meat Pen rabbits to Monte Fisher and Mar- August Hicks, daughter of Shelly Stultz, with assistance from kley Ag Services; Huffman Real Estate Group, represented by Camryn Hamilton, daughter of Lauren Hamilton, sold her little brother Drake, shows her Grand Champion Stewer rabbit Nick Huffman; Charlie and Christine Jones; and Leas Concrete Grand Champion Meat Roaster rabbit to Prible Brothers, repre- which she sold to Prible Ag Products, represented by Tanner Construction. Fey was also a rabbit ambassador. sented by Matt Prible. (Photos by Glen Werling) Prible.

Sophie Elmore, daughter of Jeffrey and Ann Elmore, sold her Champion Duroc Barrow, Third Overall Champion Barrow to Apache Propane, represented by Eric Kiefer; Charles and Christine Jones; Coldwell Banker Holloway; Helena Agri Enter- prises, Markle; Monte Fisher and Markley Ag Services; Prible Ag Products; SR Schaefer Trucking; Excel Homes; and Huff- man Real Estate Group. Shown from left are Kiefer, Elmore, Cade Boxell, son of Nathan and Lisa Boxell, sold his Reserve Benjamin Captain, son of Tim and Rebecca Captain sold his Fisher and Charles Jones. Grand Champion Meat Pen rabbit to Black Creek Contracting; Reserve Grand Champion Roaster rabbit to Helena Agri Enter- S&S Family Farms, represented by Jacob Slusher; Oakwood prises of Markle and to the Charles Captain Family, represent- Mutual Insurance; GMI Insurance and Leas Concrete Con- ed by his grandfather Charles. At right is sister, 10-year mem- struction. ber and Miss Wells County, Grace Captain.

Clark Evans, son of Angie and Andy Evans, sold his Champi- on Yorkshire Barrow to Apache Propane, represented by Eric Kiefer; BR Fuels Services; Specialty Seeds; Comprehensive Planning; National Oil and Gas Inc.; PK Agribusiness Services LLC; Oakwood Mutual Insurance Company; Dettmer Enterpris- es and GMI Insurance, represented by Brian Dettmer; Farmers and Merchants State Bank; Kody Kumfer and Scott and Emily Miller. From left are Kiefer, Evans, junior ambassador Saman- Wyatt Beavans, son of Eric and Molly Beavans, sold his Grand Champion Market Gilt to Bluffton Animal Clinic, represented by tha Evans and Brian Dettmer. Dr. John Huseman, First Bank of Berne, represented by Jayde Sills; Shelton Financial Group, represented by Jeff and Nathan Shelton, TTG Equipment, represented by Rob Hoover; Sills Farms; Brian Ketring; NBBJ Fence LLC; PK Agribusiness Solutions; Elite Ag Solutions, represented by Zane Herr; and Commodity Blenders LLC, represented by Terrie Feemster. From left are Herr, Huseman, Sills, Beavans, Feemster, Hoover, and Jeff and Nathan Shelton.

Westin Miller, son of Emily and Scott Miller, sold his Champion Spot Barrow to Andy and Angie Evans ANA Farms; BR Fuel Services; NBBJ Fence LLC; J&S Construction; Don and Sue Koop and Scott and Emily Miller. The Koops are shown brack- eting Paxton and Westin Miller.

Kayla Kiefer, daughter of Eric and Angela Kiefer, sold her Reserve Grand Champion Market Gilt to Brickley Excavating; Bailey’s TELL US WHAT Repair; Dr. Harry Brickley Farm Foundation and Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management, represented by Rick Johnloz; First Bank of Berne, represented by Jayde Sills; National Oil and Gas; Shelton Financial Group, represented by Jeff and Nathan Shelton; TTG Equipment, represented by Rob Hoover; PT Risk Management Insurance; Selking International and Franger Gas YOU THINK! Company. Shown from left to right are Jeff Shelton, Johnloz, Sills, Kiefer, Hoover and Nathan Shelton. www.news-banner.com or www.facebook.com/newsbanner Page 12 • The News-Banner • FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021

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Rolland and Judy Myers (middle) have special commemorative The other pie buyer was Halderman Real Estate and Farm coins minted each year for the 4-H Fair to be sold at the Live- Management and the Dr. Harry Brickley Farm Foundation rep- stock Auction. The funds raised from the sale of the coins are Helen Witte sold one of her Cheery Cherry Pies to Steffen resented by Jason, DeeAnn, and Rick Johnloz. Helen Witte also given to the Wells County 4-H Foundation. The coins were Group, represented by Brandon Steffen. Shown flanking Helen is at far right. The pies raise money for the Wells County 4-H purchased by Shaw Ag and Earthworks LLC, represented by Witte, left center, and Steffen are Miss Wells County Grace Foundation. Funds raised pay for scholarships for 4-H youth as Blake Johnson, left, and Schriver Heritage Farms, represented Captain and Miss Wells County Teen is Karli Brown. well as 4-H Park projects. by Jacob Slusher, right. (Photos by Glen Werling) Delta variant, RSV showing up in Vigo County children Vigo health commissioner says no one’s masking, viruses are ‘spreading like crazy’ By Lisa Trigg season.” to be,” Turner said. “The have been given in America still get COVID-19 but will were not vaccinated, he (Terre Haute) Tribune- Board member Jimmy combination of two theoreti- and 2.2 billion worldwide, experience milder symp- said, explaining the vaccines Star McKanna, a respiratory cally deadly viruses is a real meaning it is a well-tested toms that do not result in have been effective in sav- The Delta variant of therapist at Union Hospi- concern, so we’re definitely vaccine. hospitalization even if head- ing lives. COVID-19 is showing up in tal, confirmed RSV usu- going to be on the lookout In Vigo County, 127 peo- ache, fever, cough and tired- The health department local school children, Vigo ally shows up in the winter, for it.” ple with COVID-19 have ness do present, Turner said. staff continues to work on County health officials said but is already showing up In the local school cor- been admitted to Union “If you get vaccinated, public education about vac- Wednesday. in patients. RSV can affect poration, some of the sports Hospital since the vaccine you do not go to the hos- cines and continues to offer And what’s more, the adults as well. teams currently practicing became available, Turner pital,” Turner said. “I vaccinations at the county seasonal respiratory virus Dr. James Turner, board for fall sports are seeing said. Of those 127 patients, don’t know what stronger health clinic. RSV which usually shows president, said RSV affects student athletes testing pos- only five had been vacci- message you can get than ——— up in the winter months in children more due to their itive for COVID-19, said nated, and two of those five that.” This story was provided infants and young children anatomy, because they can- health department adminis- were people over age 90 The few vaccinated peo- to the News-Banner by the is showing up now, months not cough out mucus and trator Joni Wise. who had co-morbidity that ple who have contracted Hoosier State Press Asso- earlier than usual. they develop a wet choking Only about 14 percent complicated their cases. the Delta variant have not ciation’s Information Net- “My own opinion is cough. There is no treatment of county children age 14 A vaccinated person can been as sick as patients who work. nobody’s masking, so respi- for RSV other than support- to 18 are vaccinated against ratory viruses are spreading ive care. COVID-19. like crazy right now,” said Currently RSV is going An incentive to get par- Check out these county Health Commis- through area daycare cen- ents to have children vac- sioner Dr. Darren Brucken ters, Turner said. cinated could be quaran- websites of local during a meeting of the Vigo This past week, one day- tining and exclusion from County Board of Health. care center had six children extracurricular activities “We are seeing RSV at who tested positive for RSV, for those who are unvacci- & area companies an odd time of year,” Bruck- and one child also tested nated, Wise said. en continued. “Maybe we positive for COVID-19, he The effectiveness of the and businesses. are picking up on it because said. vaccine is shown by the Country Clipper • Stihl • Simplicity of extra testing, but it’s a “We could have chil- number of people who have Parts • Sales & Service bit of a concern. We do not dren who are carrying both already received one of the want to shift a seasonality- viruses, and the concern vaccines, Dr. Turner said. based virus to a different is how sick are they going About 340 million vaccines 3riversfcu.org Hwy.Find 116 in us Murray on Facebook 260-824-1293

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