SW Elementary Will the tomato plant Dodgers defeat lists honor roll survive outside? Rays, win Series Area State ‘Here’s the Thing,’ Page 5 Page 5 Sports Page 7 The News-Bannerwww.News-Banner.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 BLUFFTON, INDIANA • Wells County’s Hometown Connection $1.00 Coldiron, principal cited for classroom campaign issue By GLEN WERLING to discuss the process of running full responsibility. “Both have “I would encourage our parents Construction of Fort Wayne as Controversy over Norwell High for the House seat as a basic civics expressed regret for their lack of who came forward with this, as a Construction management for the School science teacher Chip Cold- lesson. Principal David Parker had judgment and proper oversight,” board we do hear you,” board pres- proposed Norwell Middle School iron’s discussion of his Democrat- suggested that Coldiron do so. Springer added. ident Angie Topp said. “We have remodeling/reconstruction project. ic campaign for the Third District “The intention of the class He noted that on Tuesday, Park- so much confidence in our admin- Their fees will be based upon the Seat on the U.S. House of Repre- discussion was just to share his er sent an email to the parents of istration, I really would just direct final bid for the project. sentatives was addressed briefly experience,” Springer explained. the students in the classes. those concerns to your administra- “I think this will work out at Tuesday night’s meeting of the “Unfortunately, through questions Springer added that he spoke tor first. But we did hear you and really well,” board member Gene Northern Wells School Board. from the students, the discussion with the incumbent candidate, appreciate you as our patrons.” Donaghy said. “We’re going to get The discussion came to light led to specifics about his campaign Republican Jim Banks. Board member Corey Krug a lot of teacher input, a lot of staff after a student posted a video of website and other details.” “He was extremely gracious noted, “Well said.” input and a lot of community input Coldiron’s conversation to social Springer said that the con- and understanding about the inci- In other business, the board and that will start here fairly soon. media. versation was inappropriate. He dent and I was really apprecia- members signed a contract with It was built in 1979 and it’s due for Superintendent Mike Springer added that he met with Parker and tive about his response as well,” Schmidt Associates of India- a lot of work,” Donaghy added. explained that Coldiron decided Coldiron and both have accepted Springer said. napolis as architect and Weigand (Continued on Page 11)

Police Chief Kyle Randall, at right, speaks to the Bluffton Common Coun- cil during the council’s meeting Tuesday night. Also in the photo, from left to right, are council members Josh Hunt and Roger Thornton, Mayor John Whicker, Clerk- Treasurer Tami Runyon, City Attorney Tony Crow- ell, and council members Scott Mentzer and Janella Stronczek. (Photo by Dave Schultz) Take-home police car policy approved by council By DAVE SCHULTZ A take-home program for police cars The way the program would work is Officers would be much more visible Bluffton residents should be seeing a “is getting more and more prevalent,” that each officer will be assigned a car of if the entire fleet would be in use, possi- lot more police cars on the road next year. said Randall, who has been the depart- his or her own. The officer would drive bly at the same time, Randall said. Police Chief Kyle Randall came to ment’s chief since 2018. He told the story the car while on duty and have it avail- Currently, a police car is used by three Tuesday night’s meeting of the Bluffton of a veteran officer who had moved back able to use while off-duty — going to the different officers on three different shifts. Common Council asking to establish to Indiana and wanted to get back into store, for instance. One of the advantages of the program, a take-home program for police cars. law enforcement. “He had two ques- There are limitations. The cars may Randall said, is that there would be more On a 4-0 vote, the council approved his tions,” Randall said. “How much would not be used while an officer is working vehicles — but each vehicle would last request. I make? And do you have take-home a second job for instance. Vehicles must for seven or eight years. Currently, with Randall said there were many benefits cars?” be cleared of snow and ready for use. potential 24-hour-a-day use, a car lasts to the community, the police department, Other police departments in the area Officers must have access to a handgun for three years. and the individual officers for the pro- allow officers to take home their patrol while driving. Also among Randall’s 10 The four council members pres- gram. It will cost more overall, but Ran- vehicles. He said the police chief in Hun- key policy points is this: “No recreational ent Tuesday night — Josh Hunt, Roger dall made the case that the tradeoff will tington told him, “You need this pro- driving, attaching trailers, lumber sticking Thornton, Scott Mentzer, and Janella be worth it. gram.” out the window, etc.” (Continued on Page 2)

Incumbent Republican Amendments are Gov. Eric Holcomb County has notable looks at a monitor showing his Demo- proposed for city’s cratic challenger, increase in COVID-19 Woody Myers, dur- ing Indiana’s second shutoff process gubernatorial debate infections, ISDH says Tuesday night. (Pool By DAVE SCHULTZ photos from the Indi- • Related story, Page 2 The city’s operations manager has suggested a ana Debate Commis- By DEVAN FILCHAK revision of the city’s disconnection policy for elec- sion taken by Darren COVID-19 rates in Wells County have increased tric service. Cummings of the dramatically, according to data from the Indiana State The Bluffton Board of Works and Public Safe- Associated Press) Department of Health. ty wrestled with the policy in the wake of a no- Wells County has had a total of 473 cases of coronavi- shutoff mandate issued by Gov. Eric Holcomb rus this year, and 11 of those people have died, according in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. When Holcomb won’t back to the ISDH dashboard. that mandate expired, the city wrestled with get- The last time data was released from the Wells County ting customers caught up on their bills to avoid the Health Department was Oct. 15, and the total count was now-allowed disconnection. mandatory COVID-19 at 344 with seven deaths. The local reports are generally When push came to shove in September and a week behind to ensure accurate data. The health depart- early October, Operations Manager Jon Oman told ment could not be reached for comment or to release its the Board of Works Tuesday, the final totals were vaccine in Indiana own numbers before publication. 331 disconnect notices sent out, 111 disconnec- By TOM DAVIES related deaths and hospitaliza- For the week of Oct 1-7, the seven-day positivity rate tions made, and 28 individuals signing agreements Associated Press tions stretching back to when was 5.6 percent with an overall positivity rate of 7.1 per- to make their bills current within six months. At INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Holcomb lifted nearly all of cent, according to the Oct. 15 report. According to the this time, Oman said, 23 customers remain discon- Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said COVID-19 restrictions last state dashboard, the seven-day positivity rate (taken from nected. Tuesday night that month. Oct. 13-19) for unique individuals is 14.6 percent, and the “It is my assumption that they found other liv- he would not support “It shouldn’t be overall positivity rate is 8.8 percent. For all tests, which ing arrangements,” Oman said. requiring residents mandated but should includes people who have been tested more than once, the Having some time to reflect on the city’s past to receive a COVID- be encouraged when seven-day positivity rate is 12 percent with an overall rate and present disconnect policies, Oman suggested 19 vaccine once it is safe,” Holcomb of 5.2 percent. three primary revisions: such immunizations said. Wells County’s weekly score from ISDH is 2.5 on the • Shorten the time from the first disconnect become available. Holcomb has faced 3-point scale. A month ago, Wells County’s weekly score notice to pay the past due amount. Right now, he The question of criticism from some was 0.5, indicating a low number of new cases and a said, the disconnect follows three month of usage, mandating such vac- conservatives around lower seven-day positivity rate. and he proposed dropping that to two months. cines was asked dur- the state that he has The state as a whole is seeing a surge of coronavirus “That would be one way of keeping the amount ing a debate among exceeded his authority cases. From Oct. 13-19, the state had a seven-day positiv- down of what they owe,” he said. the Republican gov- with a statewide mask ity rate of 14 percent with an overall rate of 10.1 percent. • Allow employees of the utility office to grant ernor and his two Donald Rainwater mandate and execu- When looking at all tests, which includes people who a five-day grace period from shutoff. The city’s election opponents as tive orders such as the have been tested more than once, the seven-day positivity billing cycle calls for shutoffs on Tuesday and Indiana has continued to face stay-at-home order he issued in rate is 7.5 percent with an overall rate of 5.8 percent. (Continued on Page 2) steep increases in coronavirus- (Continued on Page 11) [email protected] Inside Outside Online How to contact us: Now Hiring! Call us: 824-0224 Local/Area Full Time - Experienced or 1-800-579-7476 Obituaries...... 3 Follow us on Facebook! Go to www.facebook.com/ Fax us: 824-0700 Police Notebook . . .3 Automotive Technician [email protected] newsbanner Contact Steve Call or Text 260-273-0864 • Email Resume to: [email protected] ————— On the Web: Opinion Mostly sunny today, but Place Your Classified www.news-banner.com Jessica Bricker. . . . .4 rain returns tomorrow Ads 24/7 2883 E State Road 124 Follow us at: Today Thursday Friday Blu ton, IN 46714 twitter.com/newsbanner Also... 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High: 43; Low: 40; Precipitation: 0.05” (rain) posal. and the newly-created Lancaster TIF In other business: Wabash River Level (at the Main Street bridge): 1.67 Whicker thanked Randall for bring- district. • A measure concerning the annexa- feet at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday ing the idea to the council. “You have The first item regarding these mat- tion of property to the west of Walmart been putting some thought into this,” ters was a vote by the Bluffton Eco- was introduced. No action was taken Whicker said. “I think it’s a great pro- nomic Development Commission to on it. Wells County forecast designate the area of the Lancaster • A fiscal plan for that annexation, gram.” Wednesday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becom- The program will undoubtably be TIF district as an economic develop- however, was introduced and it was ment area. Bonds will be issued to pay approved 4-0. ing partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 delayed until next year. The city has to 10 mph. just decided to purchase three new for up to $2.6 million of infrastructure • A bond ordinance to pay for the improvements needed for the market- infrastructure work for Premier Flats Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy through midnight, Dodge Durangos for the police depart- then cloudy with a chance of rain early in the morning. ment, but production on those vehicles rate apartments, Premier Flats, now was approved on a 4-0 vote. The coun- being constructed north of Walmart. cil suspended the rules and voted for Cloudy with rain likely toward daybreak. Lows around 40. will not even start until February, Run- West winds around 5 mph shifting to the northeast toward yon said. That decision, made during an EDC the measure on both first and second daybreak. Chance of rain 60 percent. The implementation of the take- meeting chaired by its president, John readings Tuesday. home program means the city will Emshwiller, was approved 3-0. • At the invitation of Stronczek, Thursday: Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast hang on to cars longer for the next few Once the EDC announced its deci- Seth Sailors of the Knights of Colum- winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. years while a rotation program settles sion, there was a vote on a confirma- bus 7555 affiliated with St. Joseph’s Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent in. After every officer has a take-home tory resolution concerning the expan- Catholic Church pledged to raise funds chance of rain through midnight, then partly cloudy toward car and there are vehicles available as sion of the Adams Street TIF district. for the proposed “baby box” the city daybreak. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 15 mph. spares, then the city will resume selling This brought a 4-0 vote from the Bluff- plans to install soon. Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. off vehicles as they age out of the fleet. ton council members, meeting as the • The council approved on a 4-0 Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. In other business Tuesday night, the Bluffton Redevelopment Commission, vote the transfer of $111,348.17 within Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. council approved several resolutions which approved that measure 4-0. the budget of the Parks and Recreation Saturday Night: Mostly clear through midnight then pertaining to economic development A similar confirmatry resolution for department to pay for trucks and other becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. programs within the city. Lancaster was also approved 4-0. equipment, plus the resurfacing of the Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming In one way or another, the votes on Another motion limited the amount city’s tennis courts. mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. of money made available from the [email protected] Sunday Night: Colder. Mostly clear. Lows in the 20s. Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Monday Night: Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Amendments proposed Tuesday:Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. (Continued from Page 1) attempts at leniency have been counter- think we’ll be shocked,” he said. Pope’s lack of a mask draws concern most people are paid on either Thurs- productive as delinquent customers In other business Tuesday before the day or Friday. The five days would just “kick the ball down the road.” Board of Works: ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ decision to forgo wearing give customers a chance to make Oman listed several charities and • Derrick Deininger, supervisor of a mask has been noticed, with some concern, by the com- good on that payment before a shutoff sources for utility assistance that are the city’s wastewater collections sys- mission of Vatican experts he appointed to help chart the Catholic Church’s path through the coronavirus pandemic occurs. available in Bluffton, and really wants tem, asked the board for permission • When a disconnection has been to give people who are routinely and the aftermath. to seek two new employees for his The Rev. Augusto Zampini, one of the key members of done, the city currently requires pay- behind in their payments some “tough department which is now operating love.” the pope’s COVID-19 commission, acknowledged Tuesday ment of the past-due amount and a short-handed. Permission was granted. reconnection fee. Oman proposes add- Oman presented the ideas verbally that at age 83 and with part of his lung removed after an ill- to the board, reading off of notes as • The formal job descriptions of the ness in his youth, Francis would be at high risk for compli- ing current fees to the amount, mean- assistant supervisor for the city’s sewer ing the customer would be fully caught he address board members Scott Men- cations if he were to become infected with COVID-19. collection department and wastewater up. Customers rarely catch up after tzer, Roger Thornton, and Mayor John “He has started to use the mask now,” Zampini said in paying just the past due amount, Oman Whicker. Thornton wants the proposed treatment plant were approved. response to reporters’ questions. “And I hope he will use said. changes in writing, for clarity, before • Whicker said two companies have it in the general audiences, when he is close to the people. Oman understands that not every- agreeing to them. There was nothing requested bid packages for trash and If you’re in an open space, we know that it’s different. But one will see the measures as good for in Oman’s presentation that he was recycling pickup — Republic Servic- well, we are working on that.“ the customers. opposed to, however. es, the current vendor, and Red River. Francis has courted criticism for declining to wear a “These are three tweaks that could Whicker said he wants the Utilities Bids will be opened at next Tuesday’s mask when indoors, even though Vatican regulations call be perceived as not being caring,” Department’s write-offs to be present- Board of Works meeting. for masks indoors and out when social distancing cannot be Oman said. However, he said, the city’s ed to the Board of Works regularly. “I [email protected] guaranteed. State reports 51 more COVID-19 deaths, new infections again over 1K INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indi- The new deaths, which rolling average of 26 daily deaths nosed with COVID-19, the sixth ing to the highest level the state ana reported 51 more coronavirus- occurred over several days, raised last Wednesday. That’s nearly straight day Indiana has reported has seen during the pandemic. related deaths on Tuesday as the Indiana’s pandemic toll to 4,194, three times the average one month more than 2,000 new cases. Indi- Indiana’s 1,687 coronavirus state’s new coronavirus infections including confirmed and presumed prior and the highest level since ana’s average daily number of hospitalizations as of Monday topped 2,000 for the sixth straight coronavirus infections, according May. new confirmed COVD-19 cases marked the state’s most since mid- day and its COVID-19 hospitaliza- to Tuesday’s update from the state The health department also reached 2,282 as of Monday. That April and about double the num- tions remained at the highest level health department. reported Tuesday that another is up about 166 percent from a ber of hospitalizations reported in since April. Indiana reached a seven-day 2,062 Hoosiers have been diag- month ago and has continued ris- late September. WELLS COUNTY NEIGHBORS FOR CIVIL DISCOURSE Your Wells County Neighbors for Civil Discourse would like to express our support for the Wells County Health Department for providing for the safety of our community through the following services:  Environmental Safety  Public Health Nursing  Public Health Preparedness  6,500 clients seen on average yearly  Vital Records  16,500 vaccinations provided per year on average

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OBITUARIES V. Ted Biberstine, 92 Wells Court Docket V. Ted Biberstine, 92, of Biberstine of Bluffton. Wells Superior Court plete stop at the 100E/300N intersection. He Bluffton, passed away on Ted was a proud grandpa Criminal Cases pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the Monday afternoon, Oct. 26, to nine grandchildren, Ash- Cloyd C. Crow, 29, Bluffton, pleaded driver, whom he identified as Colazo. While 2020, at Signature Health ley Biberstine, Zachary (Kim- guilty to possession of marijuana, a Class speaking with her, he reported recognizing Care in Bluffton. berely) Biberstine, Quinn (Joe B misdemeanor, and to possession of a con- the odor of marijuana coming from the inte- Ted was born on May 15, VanZant) Biberstine, Clint trolled substance, a Class A misdemeanor. rior of her Mazda. 1928, in Bluffton to Roy and (Juniper) Troxel, Blake (Nike) Sentenced to a year in the Wells County Colazo admitted to the deputy she had Ethel (Hunnicutt) Biberstine Troxel, Alex (Joy) Troxel, Jes- Jail, with all but 36 days suspended — cred- smoked marijuana about 20 hours earlier. and graduated from Bluffton sica (Jacob) Meeks, and Brit- ited as time served, on the controlled sub- Marijuana “shake” — small crumbs of mari- High School in 1947. tany (Drew) Kellogg, and 13 stance charge and to one year in the Wells juana — were also found on the driver’s side Ted and Phyllis Elaine (Jen- great-grandchildren, Ember sen) were married on Oct. 2, Biberstine, Sam Grubisich, County Jail, all suspended, on the marijuana seat and floorboard. 1949, in Faribault, Minn. They Liam Grubisich, James VanZ- possession charge. The terms of the sentenc- ——— celebrated their 71st anniversary earlier ant, Henry VanZant, Sage Troxel, Rowan es are to be served consecutively. Chelsea L. Tigar, 22, Bluffton, charged this month. Troxel, Adetayo Troxel, Kaylee Meeks, Placed on probation for a total of 694 with possession of marijuana and possession Ted was active in the Boy Scouts of Carter Meeks, Cora Meeks, Tripp Kellogg days. of drug paraphernalia, entered into a contract American and was recipient of the Sil- and Piper Kellogg. Ordered to serve 60 days of home deten- to withhold prosecution/pre-trial diversion. ver Beaver Award. He worked for some He is also survived by a sister, Doris tion and pay $1,150 in costs and fees. The term of the contract is 12 months. If time as a state trooper for the Indiana Woodward of Warsaw. As part of a plea agreement, one count of Tigar follows all of the rules of the contract, State Police and retired from his busi- Ted is preceded in death by his par- possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class C the charge against her will be dismissed. ness, Ayres Insurance Adjusters in 1992. ents; a grandson, Casey A. Biberstine; a misdemeanor, was dismissed. Ordered to pay $334 in costs and fees. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran brother, Joegene “Joe” Biberstine; and a On Sept. 24 a search of Crow’s Silo On June 20, while serving a warrant for Church in Bluffton and the Masonic sister, Betty (Biberstine/Sturgis) Kain. Farms mobile home by the Wells County arrest on a different person at a mobile home Lodge # 145 F. & A. M. of Bluffton. Private family services will be held Probation Department turned up a cigarette in the Silo Farms mobile home park, a sher- Ted and Phyllis enjoyed spending their with burial at Fairview Cemetery in Bluff- containing “spice” — the slang term for syn- iff’s deputy noticed an odor of marijuana. time together fishing, hunting, travel- ton. Memorials may be made in Ted’s thetic marijuana. The deputy noticed a lunch box on a desk ing on their motorcycle, woodworking, memory to Bluffton River Greenway Then, on Oct. 9, a Bluffton police officer in the mobile home with a plastic bag hang- walking the River Greenway and in the Preservation Fund, payable to the Wells learned that Crow was at the Department of state park and loving their grandchildren County Foundation or Friends of the ing out. The deputy asked the woman he and great-grandchildren. Ouabache State Park. Children Services in Bluffton performing a was about to place under arrest if he could Survivors include his bride of 71 Funeral arrangements have been drug screen. Crow had an outstanding war- search the box. She denied consent but then years, Phyllis of Bluffton, and children, entrusted to the care of the Thoma/ rant for his arrest on the controlled substance reportedly admitted that the lunch box did V. Ked (Terry) Biberstine of Uniondale, Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. and paraphernalia charges. contain marijuana and that it belonged to her Scott (Debbie) Biberstine of Bluffton, Kris Friends can send online condolences to The officer spoke with Crow asking him roommate, Tigar. (Dave) Troxel of Fremont, Tim (Jeanie) the Biberstine family at www.thomarich. to identify himself. He complied and then A search warrant was sought and served. Biberstine, of Bluffton, and Cliff (Sandy) com reportedly went to into the restroom of the Searching law enforcement officers report- DCS office without completely closing the edly found marijuana and drug parapherna- door. He flushed the toilet and came out and lia inside the lunch box. Bonnie June Settlemeyer, 77 was placed under arrest by the officer on the ——— Bonnie June Settlemeyer, participating member of the warrant. Tony J. Worthington, 39, Fort Wayne, 77, of Wildwood, Mo., passed Eighth Notes singing group for As the officer was getting ready to leave, charged with intimidation by threat to com- away on Monday, Oct. 19, over 25 years. a second officer exited the DCS office with a mit a forcible felony, entered into a contract 2020, in Chesterfield, Mo. She Bonnie is survived by her spiral-bound notebook, which Crow admit- to withhold prosecution/pre-trial diversion. was born in Fort Wayne on husband, Wayne Settlemeyer; ted was his, and a “blunt” — a slang term The duration of the contract is 12 months. March 22, 1943, to Jerrold her daughters, Krista (Mark) for a marijuana cigar — which Crow denied If Worthington successfully completes the and Opal June Gilbert (nee Zahner, Kelly (John) Eden, was his. terms of the contract, the charge against him Archbold). and Shari Settlemeyer; her Reportedly the blunt was found float- will be dismissed. Bonnie enjoyed singing, granddaughters, Danielle ing in the water of the toilet in the restroom Ordered to pay $839 in costs and fees. cooking and gardening. Her (Zach) Cunningham, hobby passions were creating Gabrielle (Kory) Kohlmann, where Crow had just been in and flushed the Worthington was charged with making crafts and anything to do Ashley (Austin) Smith, and toilet. DCS workers stated that the restroom threats of physical harm to a person who with beautiful butterflies. Even Courtney Eden; her great- had been used by no one other than Crow owed him $20 March 7. with all of her interests and joys, her granddaughter, Lettie June Smith; her since it had been cleaned the night before. ——— greatest enjoyment came from the time brother, Mart (Bobbie) Gilbert; and her ——— Colbryn E. M. Miller, 20, Bluffton, she was able to spend with her children sister-in-law, Lois Settlemeyer. She will Jason C. Bennett, 38, Bluffton, pleaded pleaded guilty to minor consuming alcohol, and her grandchildren. She taught each be dearly missed by many other family guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicat- a Class C misdemeanor. of them how to cross stitch, make and members and friends. ed endangering a person with a passenger in Sentenced to 60 days in the Wells County paint wooden crafts, bake cookies and She was preceded in death by her the vehicle less than 18 years of age, a Level Jail and assessed court costs of $185. grow flowers. In turn, they enjoyed parents, Jerrold and Opal June Gilbert. A 6 felony. On Sept. 17, at 3:30 a.m., police received teaching her how to use her cell phone celebration of life will be held in March. Sentenced to 545 days in prison, with all a report of a battery in progress with men and her computer. As you look through Memorial contributions in Bonnie’s but 10 days suspended, and placed on proba- wielding baseball bats at the intersection the family photo album, you’ll see many name may be made out to the Breast tion for 535 days. of Market and Morgan streets. They found pictures of Bonnie in a butterfly tee shirt Cancer Research Foundation online at Credited for two days spent in confine- nothing at that intersection, so they decided and one or more of “her girls” engaged bit.ly/3mgMypR ment awaiting disposition of his case. to check around the area and questioned in a new project. Or the Butterfly House, please Ordered to serve 60 days of home deten- people milling about the area. One told an Bonnie was a member of Living designate “Commemorative gift, tion, submit a DNA sample, pay all costs Word UMC and active in the Mary Butterfly House, in memory,“ online at officer he had been riding his bicycle all Martha Circle there. She had been a bit.ly/3dNIlHm associated with his blood test and pay night around Bluffton, but had not battered $1,125.50. anyone. Charges of operating a vehicle with an Another man then approached the officer John W. Fogwell, 97 alcohol concentration equivalency of .15 and claimed that the man on the bicycle had John W. Fogwell, 97, of Bluffton, died Arrangements are pending at the percent or more, a Class A misdemeanor; beaten the other man’s brother, Miller, with Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, 2020, at the Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Cha- operating a vehicle while intoxicated endan- a baseball bat and had sprayed pepper spray Christian Care Retirement Community. pel, Bluffton. gering a person, a Class A misdemeanor; on Miller. The man on the bicycle denied unsafe movement from lane to lane, a Class that was the case. Miller’s brother said that C infraction, and open alcoholic beverage Colbryn Miller would need medical atten- container during operation of a motor vehi- tion because he was bleeding. The broth- cle, a Class C infraction, all dismissed. er also claimed that two other men were On April 12, Bluffton police received involved in the attack. Police Notebook a report that a man driving a white Dodge The man on the bicycle said that he truck had pulled into the parking lot of the would not speak to police further without INCIDENTS ACCIDENTS oxide detected in the base- Short Stop convenience store and nearly hit representation by a lawyer. City: County: ment of the home. Every- the gas pumps. The man reportedly appeared Police further questioned Miller’s brother Monday, 6:22 p.m., resi- Sunday, 11 p.m., 1100N thing that could generate the to be intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. and he allegedly told them that his brother dence in the 1000 block of east of 100W. David M. gas was turned off and the When he left the convenience store, a report- would have gone to a friend’s house. Granary Court, Greenfield Brock, 44, rural Ossian, hit house was ventilated. Home- edly swung so wide in turning southbound The officer questioned the brother fur- Farms addition. Officers a deer with his 2015 Nissan owner agreed to contact a on Main Street he nearly hit the opposite ther and then saw a group of people walk- responded to a report of a Rogue. Damage to the vehi- repair person. side curb with the truck. ing and decided to talk to them. Miller was teen threatening self-harm. cle exceeded $1,000. Wednesday, 1:26 p.m., A Bluffton police officer pulled the truck among the group. He did not appear to be Monday, 8:34 p.m., Bud- Monday, 6:50 p.m., Janis Edge Manufacturing, 1274 over after witnessing it weave from lane to injured and told the officer there was no con- get Inn, 1090 N. Main St. K. Krick, 69, rural Ossian, S. Adams St. Activated lane while southbound on Main. frontation, but then reportedly later claimed Officers responded to a hit a deer with her 2018 water flow alarm. Bluffton As the officer spoke with Bennett, he to have been hit in the head with what he report of a loud verbal alter- Toyota Tacoma. Damage to Fire Department dispatched. observed that he appeared to be intoxicated thought was a baseball bat and pepper and smelled of alcohol. He asked Bennett sprayed by the man on the bicycle. cation between a male and the pickup truck exceeded No fire. A sprinkler head had to exit the pickup truck and when he did, a The officer reported he did not see a pregnant female. Informa- $2,500. been hit inside the building, FIRE RUNS half-full can of Bud Light beer dropped onto any evidence that Miller had been pepper tion taken for a report. triggering the alarm. Wednesday, 12:34 p.m., the pavement. sprayed, but asked Miller if he needed medi- Tuesday, 10:15 a.m., TICKETS 3889W-300N. Caller report- Amy J. Eltzroth, 46, Bluf- The officer also noted that Bennett’s son cal attention, Miller reportedly declined it. Budget Inn, 1090 N. Main was in the truck with him. ed carbon monoxide detec- ton; harboring a non-immu- The officer noted in his report that Miller St. and at a mobile home tor sounding. The caller Bennett failed field sobriety tests and smelled of alcohol. He asked Miller if he in the 800 block of Kim- nized dog, 25 Sunrise Way. tested .175 percent alcohol concentration had been drinking. He reportedly denied it reported she was not suffer- Ryan P. Kemp, 36, Bluff- berly Drive, Bluffton Woods ing from any symptoms of equivalency on a Breathalyzer test — more at first but then later allegedly admitted he ton; harboring a non-immu- mobile home park. Offi- carbon monoxide poisoning than twice Indiana’s legal limit for intoxica- had. He allegedly tested .056 percent on a cers assisted FBI agents in but that a new wood burner nized dog, 203 Lamar St. tion of .08 percent. Breathalyzer test. searching for a 15-year-old had been installed in the Andrew M. Castaneda, ——— ——— girl reported missing from home’s basement. Markle 21, Bluffton; harboring a Rosalinda Colazo, 20, Fort Wayne, Probation terminated successfully for Huntington County. The girl Fire Department dispatched. non-immunized dog, 730 W. pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with a James R. Recker II, 52, Indianapolis. was not found. High levels of carbon mon- Wiley Ave. Schedule I or II controlled substance or its ——— metabolite in her body, a Class C misde- Karl V. Plumlee, 39, Bluffton, pleaded USI will start spring semester classes online in January meanor. guilty to battery resulting in bodily injury, a Sentenced to 60 days in the Wells Coun- Class A misdemeanor. Sentenced to a year in By Isaiah Seibert, when school starts on Jan. person, online or a mixture ty Jail, with all but two days suspended — the Wells County Jail, with all but four days Evansville Courier & Press 19, according to a email of both — on Feb. 8. credited as time served, and placed on pro- suspended — credited as time served, and EVANSVILLE — The sent to students on Friday. “While the safety of our bation for 363 days. placed on probation for 361 days. University of Southern Indi- Exceptions include labs, campus community weighs Ordered to perform 30 hours of commu- Ordered to serve 60 days of home deten- ana will kickoff the spring practicums and clinicals. heavy on my mind, I also nity service, pay for her blood test and pay tion, submit a DNA sample, and pay $525 in 2021 semester virtually. Classes will return to think about your safety and $725.50 in costs and fees. costs and fees. 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(I recapped the meeting in the Friday, Jessica Oct. 23, News-Banner.) I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect Bricker but I left the meeting feeling a little overwhelmed by all the information thrown my way. Many of the people gathered wouldn’t have had a reason to share their thoughts until they were asked, so a lot of input was provided by community leaders not generally involved with the fair’s planning. And it’s coming at a good time; the fair is at a critical juncture. There is so much more to the fair — said to be Indiana’s oldest and largest — than one week of set up, events and tear down. For some, the event is nearly year-round. Longtime officers and directors of the fair are ardent- ly receptive to hearing new ideas and to getting new faces involved. They will continue to accept suggestions and public feedback. But like it was said that night and what I’ll repeat here: Anyone involved with a volunteer organization knows it’s hard to get people involved and to stay involved. Large efforts need manpower. Questions Joe Biden should answer It was said on that Sunday evening that many people were likely unaware the Street Fair had a board until the First, Joe Biden’s Praetorian Guard in the media the oil company that was paying your son argued that the New York Post’s Hunter Biden scoop Hunter more than $50,000 a month? Did directors announced the event was cancelled. They took was “Russian disinformation.” The DOJ, FBI and you ever talk to your son about Shokin? a lot of heat for that decision. DNI each publicly disagreed. No one in the Biden Last year, in an interview with Axios, There are other little-known facts about the fair that camp has denied the veracity of a single email thus you claimed that you had no idea what are important to note. It’s run mostly by volunteers and far. Yet, as of this writing, the Post’s Twitter account Hunter was doing at Burisma. Yet, in 2015, overseen by a private, non-profit organization. It is not a is still frozen, and most major news outlets won’t two Obama administration officials had money-making machine. And there are variables out of report the story. raised concerns to the White House about the directors’ control, such as where Poor Jack’s choos- The next deflection was to play on your emo- Hunter’s relationship with the oil company, es to set up its attractions each year. tions: “How dare you mock a father struggling with worried that the relationship undermined I was fascinated to learn while the group discussed the addiction of his son?!” This isn’t about Hunter’s the administration’s anti-corruption mes- David possible changes to the fair that Poor Jack’s has other addictions, predilections or life choices, but about his sage. Did you hear about these complaints Harsanyi favor-trading, and whether a presidential candidate at the time? Were you troubled that Hunter’s rides in its arsenal but they just don’t fit into the foot- benefited from them during his tenure as vice presi- leveraging of the Biden name might look print of the fair in downtown Bluffton. I’m sure new dent of the United States. We shouldn’t mock those like influence-peddling? Why did you think he was rides would attract visitors, but where would these big- with addiction, but a person isn’t inoculated from making so much money? ger rides go? scrutiny merely because he’s an addict, either. Similarly, though you have claimed that you had Hard decisions may have to be made about the future Last week, a Wisconsin reporter finally asked no idea what Hunter was doing at Burisma, an email of the high school band parade, the industrial tent and Biden what he thought about Senator Ron Johnson found on Hunter’s laptop — now verified as authen- the high school choral contest. Personally I think some- accusing his family of profiting from Hunter’s shady tic by Fox News — shows an executive from the oil thing needs to be done about the industrial tent. While arrangements. company thanking your son for facilitating a meeting it’s long been a part of the fair, I think many people It should be said that reporters have adopted a between you and he while you were still vice presi- actively avoid walking through it. And I like Street pusillanimous positioning in which they refuse to dent. Did you take that meeting? If so, did you talk ask Biden straightforward questions, but rather frame about Hunter’s work? If not, what did you talk about Commissioner Tim Simpson’s idea to move the tent — their queries as accusations from “the right.” In this with the executive? after it’s downsized, perhaps — off of Market Street to case, Biden teed off on Johnson, who he claimed Have you ever financially benefitted from help with the industrial parade traffic flow. “should be ashamed of himself” for suggesting that Hunter’s relationship with Bursima or any Ukrainian But there are other things that could take the place the Bidens “profited off” the family name — an company — or has he held money for you in trust of events that may be retired. Several new ideas were indisputable fact, and one that Hunter himself has from any such a deal? brought up — Bluffton Parks Assistant Superintendent admitted. Biden went on to claim that the “vast Again, you claimed in the past to have no idea Brandy Fiechter had a long list — and some of them majority of the intelligence people have come out about Hunter’s business, but yet he accompanied you may cost participants money to enjoy. (We have to and said there’s no basis at all” — a complete fabri- on Air Force Two flight to China in 2013. Two years make the meet-and-greet with a sloth happen, Brandy. cation. What he didn’t do was answer any specific earlier, you reportedly met with Chinese Communist I’ll pay the fee for what could be a once-in-a-lifetime questions. Party members and favored billionaires in Beijing as If all of this is really so wild and crazy conspiracy vice president, in a meeting facilitated by Hunter’s opportunity to take a sloth selfie.) theory — “spaghetti being thrown at the wall,” as associates. What did you discuss at this meeting? And while there is support for more free acts, har- one CNN host claimed — then Biden would be Hunter’s emails also claim that you would be kening back to another one of the fair’s traditions, those champing at the bit to dispel it. In fact, he very well getting a 10-percent share in a deal he struck with acts still cost the fair association money. The human might have some good answers to the questions that a Chinese energy firm — that he secured trading in cannonball attraction from a few years ago was pretty journalists ought to be asking him. For instance: on the Biden name. Did you ever benefit financially cool, was it not? I wonder how much that cost, while it In 2018, you bragged that as vice president you from this deal, or any other deals made by Hunter brought in no money from on-lookers. had threatened Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko in China, or has he held money for you in trust from Last year’s new-to-the-fair events will likely make a with the withdrawal of United States aid if he didn’t any such a deal? comeback next year, such as the wrestling event and the fire state prosecutor, Victor Shokin. You called Poro- There may well be excellent answers to all these kids’ day programming. shenko on Feb. 11, 12, 18 and 19 and demanded he questions. Journalists, of course, won’t even investi- fire the prosecutor — only days after the prosecutor gate these incidents now, much less put the presiden- One discussion about the future of the horse-pull had seized Burisma owner’s property. Did you know tial candidate on the spot. events was also interesting. It was questioned whether at the time that Shokin was investigating Burisma, © 2020 CREATORS.COM horse-pull attendees are attracted to the fair and vice versa. Or are the two events so far removed that they should be permanently separated, and perhaps the 4-H program can take over the horse-pull? Trump drives the left to extremism Before the horse events were moved to the 4-H Park, Donald Trump has a pandemic. Oh, and on Aug. is a movement afoot that Bari Weiss they were held at Kehoe Park. Sue Campbell, a Street documented history of driv- 3 of this year, the president calls a “mixture of postmodernism, Fair director who is actively involved in the horse com- ing Americans away from once again promised his own postcolonialism, identity politics, munity, said it wasn’t their choice to leave Kehoe Park the policies he favors. This is health care proposal “hope- neo-Marxism, critical race theory, but it was becoming unsafe to keep the events there as both good and bad. fully, prior to the end of the intersectionality, and the therapeutic the Dutch Mill Plaza hill kept getting added to. The 4-H As Catherine Rampell month.” mentality.” Some of this predated grounds are safer and she’s glad they are there. noted, the president has Amazingly, the public’s Trump, of course, but he has turbo- moved American public response to this show was to charged it. Our locals are out there participating, she said, and opinion toward greater express increasing support The left-wing challenge to Ameri- this is a family affair each year to many. That’s more approval of immigration. The for the ACA, with a solid 55 can legitimacy has always stressed important that another things that cost money. So what percentage of Americans Mona percent expressing approval racism, colonialism, sexism and can or should be done to better connect the two simulta- who said that immigra- of the law this month, up unconstrained capitalism. Trump has neous events? tion is good for the country Charen from about 40 percent in lived down to each and every one of These are the types of decisions the Street Fair board, bounced around in the 50s 2016. those stereotypes. (You may object directors and committee members are faced with. What and 60s in the first decade Trump’s fulminations that he wasn’t a colonialist, but don’t should continue? What should be done away with? and a half of this century. But since against trade have convinced some — forget, “Take the oil!”) How do they gain attendees? How can they make more 2016, the trend has been up sharply. Republicans are now far more nega- As we look to rebuild in a post- money to be able to continue having the fair each year? In 2020, 77 percent of Americans told tive about NAFTA than in the pre- Trump world, we non-leftists must be Gallup that they think immigration is Trump era — but most Americans able to make the case for American If it wasn’t clear to me before Oct. 18, it’s crystal good for the country. Similarly, the have moved in the other direction, patriotism. We cannot respond to clear now. These people care about the fair and want percentage who believe that accept- with 74 percent agreeing that trade is the 1619 Project with heavy-handed to make it the best event possible. Help them in their ing refugees fleeing war or persecu- an opportunity for economic growth attempts to limit its reach, but with efforts. tion should be a priority has increased versus 21 percent who view it as a arguments and context. No, this coun- Do you have an idea to share or want to get from 62 percent in 2016 to 73 percent threat to the economy. try would not be lovable if its history involved? Reach out to fair officials at: blufftonstreet- in 2019. As a pro-immigrant free-trader, were one long chronicle of racism fair.com/contact/ Trump has also increased the I’m not sorry that Trump has driven and oppression. It isn’t. We have [email protected] appetite for government involvement people away from his views, though I much to be ashamed of in our history in health care. Since embarking on do lament the loss of a chance for free but much more to celebrate and be The News-Banner On-line Forum his quest for the presidency, Trump market health reform. grateful for. We have been free and a You can comment directly after stories and opinions on has denounced the Affordable Care Trump has driven people away beacon of freedom for more than two our website and you can be a part of daily conversation on Act, but only because he promised from the Republican Party, and centuries. We have welcomed people our Facebook page. Go to www.news-banner.com or www. something superior. His specific poli- caused them to reject the label “con- from all over the globe and insisted facebook.com/newsbanner and join the conversation. cy proposal for replacing the law was servative.” And while it’s no loss for that when they become citizens, they something “terrific,” “phenomenal” the nation if protectionism and nativ- are the full equals of those born here. and “fantastic.” In February 2017, ism are discredited, there are other We have confronted our past sins, The having been in office a few weeks, things that Trumpism endangers that imperfectly, but diligently, neverthe- News-Banner Trump tweeted “repeal and replace- would be serious losses. less. We’ve given the world fantas- (USPS 059-200) ment of ObamaCare is coming fast!” I worry that Trump is contaminat- tic inventions like the airplane and Evening News est. 1892 • Evening Banner est. 1899 • Consolidated 1929 At the end of March, with negotia- ing patriotism itself. His blatantly the Salk vaccine, but nothing more tions bogging down, he pleaded for racist appeals combined with his important than the Declaration of News-Banner Publications, Inc. more time. “I want to have a great crude and offensive invocations of Independence with its ringing invoca- George B. Witwer, Chairman of the Board health care bill and plan, and we “America First” run the risk of asso- tion of natural rights. Doug Brown, President, Publisher will.” ciating patriotism with whiteness. His Trump tends to diminish every- Mark Miller, Vice-President, Opinion Page Editor It didn’t happen. Health care fondness for the Confederacy stains thing and everyone he touches. As we reform was a dead letter, except that Dianne Witwer, Secretary/Treasurer his embrace of the American flag. move out of his orbit, we can begin to having failed to repeal or replace the What Trump’s fans on the right recapture some of the grandeur of the Periodicals Postage Paid at Bluffton, IN 46714. Published every ACA through legislation, the admin- never seem to grapple with as they nation he has led so miserably. day except Sundays and principal holidays at 125 N. Johnson St., istration joined in a legal assault on ceaselessly invoke the specter of We cannot permit American Bluffton IN 46714, Post Offi ce Box 436 the law, challenging its constitutional- socialism, riots and gun confisca- patriotism to be hijacked by yahoos Jessica Bricker, Editor ity. If the Trump administration were tion, is how much Trump drives and bigots. As we start to heal from to get its way at the Supreme Court, the left toward extremism. From the past four years, we must rescue Opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily millions of Americans would lose the 1619 Project to the toppling of patriotism from Trumpism. represent the views of this newspaper. health insurance in the midst of a statues of anti-slavery heroes, there © 2020 CREATORS.COM LIFESTYLES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 • The News-Banner • Page 5 An unexpected tomato plant and the cycle of life

By Jean HarpeR tomatoes begin to (fat as a Weber rocks; or then again, maybe I was around the base of the plant, look- Today, the last Sunday in appear. When the Here’s grill) that bursts the one to put the rocks around the ing for more, and saw that over a October, I harvested the last of weather turned into blossom every plant, save it from the dogs. I don’t dozen ripe tomatoes had fallen the tomatoes, on the last stand- cold, we covered year just in time remember. In any case, the plant off the plant. They were beautiful. ing tomato plant. A handful of the tomato plant the for – not Christ- was fully embedded in some pretty What a surprise, really. The toma- little red gems, not quite cherry up at night, and mas, but Thanks- big rocks. I thought it was prob- toes were there all along, and we’d tomatoes, more like double cher- uncovered it dur- giving. There are ably a bad idea to try and move missed them. ries, like a tiny face with two ing the day so it Thing three flowering it. But then, I’m usually quick to (Maybe this part is a metaphor. puffy cheeks. These tomatoes could soak up the plants whose given nix projects like this (projects that I’m not sure. It could be.) came from a volunteer plant that sun. names I don’t involve extensive digging, that is). Now, those tomatoes lie at the appeared next to our back steps (Listen: This is not a metaphor. remember; a pothos I rescued from My husband, on the other hand, foot of the plant, most of them in late summer, a plant we didn’t This is just a story about a tomato the office out of which I haven’t likes to imagine the engineering split wide open, too far gone to know the right name for, maybe an plant that appeared one day on our worked since March, and a tiny possibilities of projects like this eat, brilliant yellow seeds spilling accidental hybrid. When we first back steps. It’s a story about life. struggling Norfolk pine. (things that involve levers and out, like stars. I left them where found the little sprout, it made no And the seasons of life. Nothing There’s a lot of oxygen in our shovels, pickaxes and wheelbar- they landed, even tucked a few practical sense to keep it; we had a more. No hidden meaning.) kitchen now. The garden window rows, that is). seeds deeper into the base of the garden bursting with five produc- Every year, in mid-autumn, and the window seat are packed “Well,” he said. “We could…” plant, covering them up with fallen tive tomato plants. we make promises to our outdoor with plants. All winter, we will In the end, we didn’t. The vol- leaves for good measure. For some reason, though, I plants that we’ll do our best to see water them. Feed them more Mir- unteer tomato plant will stay out- “You’ll come back,” I told the didn’t have the heart to yank the them through the winter. Really acle Grow than might be good for doors. This means, of course, the plant. “You’ll come back.” plant out of the ground as though We do. “Make promises,” that is. them. Rotate them so they get as plant will die. It will just die back ——— it were a mere weed. So we kept it. Our plants, and our animals, are an much as sun as they can. There is into the ground from which it Editor’s Note: This is one of And by keeping it, we became important part of our living family a gate to keep out the dogs. I have sprouted. And that will be that. a series of articles written by a committed to it. We put a fence Just as the humans are. also been known, upon occasion, (This is also not a metaphor. group of retired and current teach- around it so our four rambunc- For the plants that stay outside, to talk to the plants at length about Just a story about a plant.) ers: Amy Leeson, Billy Kreigh, tious dogs wouldn’t trample it. We that means the usual: Mulch, stak- many things. Plants are good lis- Here’s the thing: As I said in Anna Spalding, Marlyn Koons watered it. Fed it Miracle Grow. ing, windbreaks. For the plants teners, and never spill your secrets. the beginning of this story, today and Jean Harper. Their intent is As spring melted into summer, that come inside, it means just At some point, my husband and I harvested the last of the toma- to spur discussions at the dinner the tomato plant slowly grew. that: They come inside. This year, I had some discussions about the toes, and the harvest was – for this table and elsewhere. You may also Very slowly. Not until late August these: A sage plant, beachball big; feasibility of moving the volun- plant – pretty generous: nearly six voice your thoughts and reactions did we see any flowers, and then rosemary and thyme, plants of teer tomato plant inside. When this or seven chubby-faced little toma- via The News-Banner’s letters to not until late September did tiny ordinary size; a Christmas cactus plant sprouted, it was into a pile of toes. After I found those, I poked editor. SWES lists its 1Q honor roll Southern Wells Elementary has recognized students who achieved honor roll during the first quarter of the year: Sixth-grade high honor — Rhilyn Bouvier, Keith Gar- tin, Jasmine Holley, Miranda Holloway, Gavin Howell, Sophia Meeks, Reagan Needler, Lillia Paxson, Cheyann Roach and Kila Shelley. Sixth-grade honor — Kinley Allred, Joshua Aulbach, Kelton Barr, Kyah Boots, AJ Bryant, Kaylea Coffel, Dirk Frauhiger, Lilly Gartin, Landon Johnson, Samantha Kahn, McKenna King, Aubree Meyer, Paige Montgomery, Johna- than Osborn, Elisabeth Penrod, Catalina Ramirez, Wyatt Roach, Delinda Schortgen, Jenna Shimp, Gracie Stults, Bai- ley Trosper, Adalynn Watson, and Mason Wilson. Fifth-grade high honor — Sophie Heckman, Olivia Kahn, Sarah McFarren, Laren Schneider, Drew Steffen, Kendal Zavattaro, Abrielle Zigler. Fifth-grade honor — Adam Aulbach, Henry Blake, Kaylee Davis, Harlie Durham, Nattie Durst, Briggs Fiech- ter, Hallie Frauhiger, Jacob Hahn, Kameron Hawkins, Mary Huffman, Bailey Jenkins, Kenleigh Kratzer, Drew Lahr, Bryson Michael, Addison Miller, Marianne Pease, Alexis A buddy bench for a teacher Pennington and Cadence Watkins. There is now at bench at the Bluffton-Harrison Elementary playground that serves as a memorial for Cheryl Fourth-grade high honor — Mack Frauhiger, Rylen Rethlake, who taught at the school for 39 years. The bench was built by students, who have now graduated, of Gates, Camryn Hamilton, Gabriella Hoffacker, Gwyneth Kevin Powell’s welding class last school year. “The buddy bench represents a special place on the playground Howell, Logan Leas, Lyla Lyons, Amelia Penrod, Braxton that children can sit on to signal to others that they need someone to play with or talk to. The purpose of the buddy Roberts, Annalyse Roe and Brayden Williams. bench is to eliminate loneliness and encourage inclusion,” Principal Schlaura Linderwell said in an email to staff on Fourth-grade honor — Aubrie Beavans, Brooklyn Oct. 16 following the dedication. Shown above are students sitting on the bench, from left to right, Landyn Yates, Blinn, Colton Caldwell, Leighann Carpenter, Hattie Chap- Reece Himes, Breana Weberg, and Bianca English with Shawn Pezo kneeling next to the bench and Bentley Mark- man, Marley Coleman, Cutter Craig, Ambrielle Crooks, ley and Camden Graham kneeling in front of the bench. Standing behind the bench are, from left to right, Linderwell, Jessica Rethlake, Elijah Coaty, Brian Rethlake, Kent Rethlake, Richard Stath, Carol Stath, assistant principal Alyssa Alaina Edmonds, Nevaeh Fields, Avery Geesaman, Trenton Moser and Desiree Olague. (Photo submitted) Hesher, Drake Hicks, Carson James, Kyan Johnson, Chase Kirkwood, Rylan Leas, Caden Marcum, David McMillan, Conner Michael, Heath Miller, Jacob Miller, Mark Moss- burg, Olivia Newman, Lucy Palmer, Jordan Reynolds, Ade- lyn Robles, Grace Rogers, John Schneider, Ella Schwartz, Logan Tarr, Jaxon Wagers and Alana Wyatt. BSU prof: Create new Halloween traditions Third-grade high honor — Josiah Bricker, Ryker Engle, Tenley Fiechter, McKynleigh Flowers, Randy If communities follow take time to prepare their that just enjoy the costumes side their homes in open Frauhiger, Alex Gaskill, Rowyn Hartley, Cruz Miner, new guidance from the children for some new tra- and treats, parents could set bowls instead of handing it Aubree Neuenschwander and Harper Reynolds. Centers for Disease Control ditions and provide reas- up candy bowls in various out. Third-grade honor — Tyler Alexander, Rowan Ben- and Prevention for surance about the rooms of their home and “I think about many nett, Kaylee Bercot, Ella Bertsch, Brayden Carroll, Clayton Halloween, fami- other upcoming have children trick-or-treat hands reaching inside those Coons, Savanah Daugherty, Brody Davis, Marcus Denney, lies should con- holidays, includ- around the house or apart- bowls, which is not neces- Elsa Franks, Ryder Gearheart, Gage Heckman, Collin Hor- sider creating new ing Thanksgiving ment. sarily sanitary,” Walls con- mann, Liam Leas, Morgan Meyer, Emree Mounsey, Ellie traditions that and Christmas.” If a community allows cluded. “Costumes with Nichols, Eli Paxson, Daden Schortgen, Rhett Tucker, Isaac do not involve Walls sug- Halloween activities in masks and gloves might VanDeman and Abigail Zaklikiewicz. trick-or-treating, gests that fami- its neighborhoods, Walls be the best way to go this Second-grade high honor — Charlene Felger, Sophia parties, and get- lies watch an encourages residents to year!” Kahn and Anna McFarren. togethers, says Jill age-appropriate, place wrapped candy out- www.bsu.edu Second-grade honor — Kole Allred, Reaghan Bennett, Walls, an associ- Halloween- Gavin Biberstine,Takota Bone, Raelin Bower, Kaden Box- ate professor of themed movie ell, Braelyn Boyer, Selic Bradley, Jaycee Carroll, Keeton Early Childhood, together, make a Carroll, Cash Frauhiger, Russell Frauhiger, Zane Gates, Youth, and Fam- Halloween craft, Olivia Hoffacker, Branson Kiel, Alexa Lichtenberger, Dixie ily Studies at Ball Jill Walls play board games, McCune, Allie Miller, Tyler Nichols, McKenna Ritten- State University. bake holiday- house, Titus Robles, Karter Schmidt, Elise Schneider, Layla The CDC recently post- themed food, or have story Shelley, Julia Shimp, McKenzie Stricker, Alexis Sunder- ed guidance for the holi- time where someone reads man, Ethan Swartz and Jamison Webster. days, including Halloween. a Halloween or fall-themed The federal agency warns book aloud. people to avoid higher risk It also might be fun to activities, including door- “visit” friends in costume Heavy Glass Shower Doors • Auto Glass • Vinyl Windows, Trine hosting virtual to-door trick-or-treating; via Zoom or other online Custom Mirrors as well as Commercial Work attending crowded, indoor video platforms, Walls said. www.strongholdglassllc.com • 1010 North Main, Blufft on • 260-824-4715 costume parties; visiting And, for the little ones college fair on Nov. 19 indoor haunted houses; or going on hayrides or trac- ANGOLA — The nity College, Manchester, tors rides with strangers. 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Ginn did not run one back as Chicago Bears coach Matt touchdown. He was sacked four “Right now, where we’re at, STOCK UP Johnny Hekker buried the Bears Nagy is sticking with quarterback times — twice by former Bears that’s not where we think it’s at,” TE Cole Kmet. The second- inside the 10 on all five of his Nick Foles over Mitchell Trubisky linebacker Leonard Floyd — and Nagy said. “But at the same point round draft pick from Notre Dame punts. and intends to keep calling plays threw two interceptions. in time, I’ll always continue each is playing his way into a bigger He has five returns for 24 yards on offense at least for now. Too often, Foles was unable to week to look at it. I’ll say this, too. role. He caught a touchdown in the since Cohen went down. And with He made that clear Tuesday, step into his throws with defenders When you’re in a little bit of a rut win at Carolina last week, and he just three receptions for 40 yards, a day after an ugly 24-10 loss to bearing down on him. But Nagy like we are, a lot of bit of a rut like had a neat grab on Monday night. he’s not giving the Bears much on the Rams. The Bears’ poor perfor- dismissed the idea of going back we are right now, you have to look With Foles throwing across his offense, either. mance at Los Angeles added more to the more mobile Trubisky, who at everything.” body, Kmet turned, leaped and INJURED fuel to the idea that their sparkling started the first three games before WHAT’S WORKING hauled in a 38-yard pass over Jus- Center Cody Whitehair injured record was more of a mirage than getting benched. The defense. By no means was tin Hollins along the left sideline. his calf in the second half, though a reflection of how good they are. “In regards to a mobile quarter- it a great night, with the Bears “He’s making plays,” Nagy Nagy said after the game he But if changes are coming, back, I’m not so sure that that’s the allowing a season-high 161 yards said. “There’s a trust element there thought Whitehair was OK. there won’t be one behind center. answer with that, with what we’re rushing and 371 yards in all. But I think you’re starting to really see KEY NUMBER “We have a lot of confidence talking about, with the drop-back the defense produced Chicago’s and it’s growing, and when you 14 — The 14-point loss was and I have a lot of confidence in of a quarterback and the tackle lone touchdown, when Eddie have a ball thrown your way when the Bears’ most lopsided this sea- Nick right now with where he’s situation,” Nagy said. Jackson returned a fumble 8 yards you’re absolutely covered and you son and only their fourth by dou- at,” he said. “Again, this is a pro- The Bears are averaging a in the fourth quarter. make a play, that’s neat to see.” ble digits since Nagy took over in cess for us to work though, and it’s league-low 84.1 yards rushing, WHAT NEEDS HELP STOCK DOWN 2018. not just one person. It’s really not.” and rank 29th in total yards per The offensive line. The line PR Ted Ginn Jr. The 35-year- They also lost 17-7 to the Rams The Bears (5-2) fell out of the game and 27th in scoring (19.7 continues to be a big issue for the old Ginn simply hasn’t been the last season. NFC North lead with their first points). Bears. steady hand the Bears needed once NEXT STEPS road loss. And their quarterback Clearly, they have a wide range And they don’t appear to have Tarik Cohen tore his ACL in Chi- The Bears host Drew Brees and had a difficult time with the offen- of issues. When it comes to who’s any real solutions on the bench. cago’s win at Atlanta in Week 3. the New Orleans Saints on Sun- sive line getting overwhelmed. calling plays, Nagy is open to Unless they bring in outside help, Against the Rams, he looked help- day. Clemson QB Lawrence: ‘I have Big Ten football returned last weekend with a bang I had a feeling the first week of Big the option’ to leave or stay Ten football would bring some sur- prises. By PETE IACOBELLI be awful for you to get drafted by the Hafley said With a delayed start to the season and AP Sports Writer New York Jets.” Lawrence is bet- a very challenging offseason, it would Clemson quarterback Trevor Law- White’s not the only voice that’s ter in the pocket be expected some teams may not be on rence stopped short of calling an audi- anti-Lawrence to the Big Apple. and with his top of things right away. But even I had ble on his plans to head to the NFL Former NFL receiver Keyshawn decisions. Trevor Lawrence no idea of the craziness we were in for next year, though the likely No. 1 pick Johnson, the No. 1 overall pick with “Definitely this past weekend. in next year’s draft did not rule out the Jets in 1996 turned ESPN broad- coming back and Wisconsin kicked things off last Fri- Josh Burris returning to school. caster, said his former team has done improving, it says a lot about him,” day with a big 45-7 victory over Illinois. “My mindset has been that I’m a poor job surrounding current quar- Hafley said. Then defending-conference champion going to move on,” said the 6-foot-6 terback Sam Darnold with players to While the Jets have the inside track, Ohio State destroyed Nebraska 52-17 on Saturday. Perhaps QB with the flowing hair. “But who improve the offense. there are plenty of other NFL teams there was no surprise there. knows? There’s a lot of things that “You drafted a guy three years ago that could benefit from having Law- However, the rest of Saturday was madness. Rutgers – could happen.” with the third pick in the draft because rence on the roster. yes, Rutgers – defeated Michigan State 38-27 to pick up Lawrence had laid publicly laid out he was your Trevor Lawrence. He has That includes the 1-6 Atlanta Fal- its first conference win since 2017. Michigan overpowered his plans before Clemson’s opener at nothing around him. Nothing,” John- cons, who are less than an hour’s drive Minnesota in a 49-24 win. Wake Forest last month: play this col- son said last week on his ESPN morn- from Lawrence’s hometown of Cart- In a battle of teams that lege season, graduate in December ing show. ersville, Georgia. Burris’ struggled last year, Northwest- with his bachelor’s degree in market- Whenever Lawrence leaves for the Lawrence said he wasn’t a huge ern blew out Maryland 43-3. ing and get ready for the NFL. NFL, he’s expected to change a fran- NFL fan growing up, although he did Ballpark And of course you already That’s led to reports about which chise’s fortunes. pull for the Falcons. He largely laughs know the result of those Pur- NFL teams might win the Lawrence He’s thrown for 1,833 yards and 17 off the Twitter posts pushing teams to due and Indiana games. sweepstakes — and the frontrunner touchdowns (tied for second nationally lose simply to get him in their locker Purdue was missing head coach Jeff Brohm due to a right now is the offensively challenged in FBS) this season as Clemson has room. positive COVID-19 test. The team was also without star New York Jets. At 0-7 , the Jets are the started 6-0. “I try to ignore it as much as possi- wide receiver Rondale Moore, who missed the game due to NFL’s only winless team. Lawrence is 31-1 as a starter in col- ble,” Lawrence said earlier this month. reasons not specified. But somehow, Purdue found a way Former NFL receiver Roddy White lege and has the Tigers pointed toward “Obviously, if you’re on social media to beat Iowa, which has been one of the Big Ten’s most created a social media stir last week a sixth straight Atlantic Coast Confer- at all, you can’t help but see some of it. consistent teams. when he suggested that if the Jets held ence title and trip to the College Foot- It’s just funny.” David Bell dominated in Moore’s absence, catching 13 the top pick and he were Lawrence, ball Playoff. His focus, Lawrence said, remains passes for 121 yards and all three of quarterback Aidan “I’d just go back” to school. Lawrence and the Tigers face Bos- on Clemson’s success this season and O’Connell’s touchdown passes. Zander Horvath was also White said he is related to Clem- ton College (4-2, 3-2) on Saturday. is not worried at the moment about big on the ground, rushing 21 times for 129 yards. son offensive coordinator Tony Elliott Eagles coach Jeff Hafley was what happens after that. Both teams had the same amount of turnovers and about and suggested he might call Elliott Ohio State’s co-defensive coordinator “No matter where I go,” he said, the same time of possession. Iowa outgained Purdue in and suggest the coach tell Lawrence when the Tigers defeated the Buck- “whether that’s across the country, total yards by 74. But the one area Purdue dominated was “if the Jets get the first pick, don’t go. eyes 29-23 in the CFP semifinals last whether that’s close to home, whether penalties. The Boilermakers committed just three, while Just stay one more year in college and December and sees a player who put in I stay another year, no matter what it the Hawkeyes committed 10. I’m sure that led to the slim just enjoy your time because it would the work to get even better this season. is, we’ll work it out.” 4-point win for Purdue. I would imagine the offense will be even better when Moore returns to play, whenever that is. And Indiana, my goodness. ‘College GameDay’ coming to the Masters From a betting standpoint, Penn State was a 6.5-point By DOUG FERGUSON has ever won the Par 3 and the Masters be joined at Augusta National by ana- favorite and 78 percent of wagers were on Penn State. AP Golf Writer in the same year. lyst Kirk Herbstreit, former Heisman Makes sense considering Penn State was a top-10 team and The Par 3 Contest is out at the spec- “We know that experience could not Trophy winner Desmond Howard and Indiana was unranked. tator-free Masters in November. have been replicated without guests former Georgia star David Pollack, I had a feeling this one would be close considering ESPN’s “College GameDay” is in. and patrons at Augusta National,” Rid- among others. Penn State was without running back Journey Brown and Augusta National announced Tues- ley said. “Any time ‘College GameDay’ got into some close games last year that should have been day more changes to a Masters tour- So much about this Masters is dif- travels to a new destination it’s spe- blowouts. Indiana also is no pushover and only lost by nament that will be unlike any of the ferent because of the COVID-19 cial, and the opportunity to be on the seven points to Penn State last year too. previous 83. The most unusual of all pandemic, which shut down golf on grounds of Augusta National Golf It looked like Penn State had a win all wrapped up late is ESPN’s popular college football March 13 and led Augusta National to Club during the Masters is extraordi- in the fourth quarter. The Nittany Lions led 21-20 and had pregame show taking place on a stage postpone the Masters until Nov. 12-15, nary,” said Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of the ball at Indiana’s 14-yard line. It was 1st-and-10 with that overlooks Ike’s Pond and the ninth without spectators for the first time. ESPN and Sports Content. 1:47 remaining. All Penn State had to do was kill clock green of the Par 3 course. Because of the fall date and short- Because of the pandemic, no specta- because Indiana only had one more timeout. Several kneel “When exploring ways to showcase er daylight hours, the club said the tors have been on site for the program. downs would have taken care of it. a fall Masters, we were drawn to the weekday rounds would be played in For the Masters, players are allowed But instead Penn State elected for a touchdown. Run- concept of hosting ‘College Game- threesomes off the first and 10th tees to bring a spouse or family member, ning back Devyn Ford took a handoff and ran into the end Day’ at Augusta National to introduce in morning and afternoon waves. The while Augusta National members also zone. I’m not sure that was the plan Penn State head coach the tournament to a new audience and field remains set at 96 players who are allowed on the grounds. James Franklin drew up though as Ford tried to stop him- provide even more anticipation and were eligible in April. Those who have The ESPN show on Saturday will self at the last second from stepping in the end zone, but it excitement to the event,” Augusta qualified since then, such as PGA Tour be from 9 a.m. to noon, ending an hour was too late. His momentum carried him in and gave Penn National Chairman Fred Ridley said. winners Daniel Berger and Jim Her- before the CBS coverage starts of the State a touchdown. It helps that ESPN is a broadcast man, will not play until 2021. third round. But aren’t touchdowns good? Yes, but this touchdown partner of the Masters and will televise “College GameDay” will certainly One tradition won’t change. The and extra point only put Penn State ahead 28-20 with 1:42 the opening two rounds. get a venue unlike any other. It typical- Masters said six-time champion Jack left in the game. It was still just a one-score game, and Indi- The coverage typically begins on ly travels to a college stadium that fea- Nicklaus and three-time champion ana had plenty of time to tie and force overtime. Wednesday with the Par 3 Contest, a tures a marquee matchup — Alabama Gary Player will hit the ceremonial The Hoosiers did just that. Quarterback Michael Penix showcase of past champions and cur- has hosted it the most times since it first tee shot. Starting times have not Jr. got in the end zone on a 1-yard sneak to make it 28-26. rent players before an enormous gal- began in 1993 — though it has gone been announced, but they will be early. Penix did the same thing on the 2-point try to tie the game lery that rarely lacks for big roars, off campus. The club already has announced 28-28 with just 22 seconds to go. such as the time Jack Nicklaus had his The most notable was in 2017 that those who bought tickets through Penn State struck first in overtime with a touchdown to grandson play a shot and he made a when “College GameDay” was held in Augusta National will be able to shop go up 7. Indiana would have to match or go home with a hole-in-one. Times Square. It also was held on the for merchandise online (two purchas- loss. The Hoosiers got the touchdown they needed when The Par 3 Contest dates to 1960 and USS San Diego in 2012 as part of a es). It also has a free email newsletter Penix hit Whop Philyor in the end zone on a 9-yard pass. is a big part of the tradition at Augusta salute to veterans. from the Masters that it will send to all But instead of kicking an extra point to tie, head coach Tom National, mainly the jinx that no one ESPN said host Rece Davis will fans. Allen elected to go for 2 and get the win. Penix dropped back to pass, but then decided to run for the corner. Penn State was in hot pursuit though, and Penix had to dive and stretch in hopes of the ball crossing the NASCAR playoffs rained out at Texas again plain. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — with the drying process. first race in the third round.” It was very close, but Penix just barely was able to touch NASCAR will make a fourth attempt “This is how crazy I am — I called Alex Bowman, one of seven other the football to the pylon, converting the 2-point try and giv- to complete its playoff race at Texas Eddie Gossage and asked if there was drivers attempting to advance to the ing Indiana the win. Motor Speedway on Wednesday after anything I could do to help because I championship round, got a run in at a It was Penn State’s first loss to an unranked team in persistent mist and cold temperatures am that bored,” Logano said. “That is gym located at the track and lamented two years, and Indiana’s first win over a top-10 team since continued the long delay. a really risky move if you guys know his eating habits in the rain. 1987. Too bad fans could not be in attendance, but I’m The race began Sunday and driv- Eddie. I am willing to do anything at “I’ve had In-N-Out, pizza, so the sure there were plenty of celebrations in Bloomington and ers completed 52 of the scheduled 334 this point. diet is out the window,” Bowman said. around the state. laps before mist and drizzle halted “I tried to get him to open the go- “I’m out of food, out of clothes, out of I can’t wait to see more of this. the action. The weather did not relent kart track and let us go play with everything.” [email protected] on Monday or Tuesday as NASCAR those.” The Cup Series is scheduled to spent about two dozen futile hours try- Logano is the first of four drivers finalize the championship field next ing to dry the track. locked into the Nov. 8 championship- Sunday at Martinsville Speedway in High School Calendar The resumption of the race was set deciding finale and has used the idle Virginia. It is not clear how NASCAR for Wednesday at 3 p.m. EDT at the time at Texas for lengthy discussions may have to adjust scheduling based WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28 Texas track. with his Team Penske crew on prepa- on the postponements in Texas. No games scheduled Industry participants documented rations for that Phoenix race. Logano The Truck Series and Xfinity Series THURSDAY, Oct. 29 their boredom on social media: Ryan earned his spot by winning last week at are scheduled for Friday night and Sat- No games scheduled Blaney and Bubba Wallace played Kansas Speedway. urday afternoon, and both series com- FRIDAY, Oct. 30 FOOTBALL: IHSAA Sectional at Norwell, Maconaquah vs. video games, spotters stuck in their “We have been able to spend a lot pleted racing in Texas. Norwell, 7 p.m. rental cars used the horns to honk out of time with no distractions to really The Cup cars aren’t scheduled to SATURDAY, Oct. 31 “Jingle Bells,” and Joey Logano asked talk about Phoenix,” Logano said. enter Martinsville until late Saturday CROSS COUNTRY: IHSAA State Meet at Terre Haute, the track president if he could assist “That is the advantage of winning the night. 11:30 a.m. SPORTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 • The News-Banner • Page 7 NEWS-BANNER SCOREBOARD Dodgers win title, lose 9. Wisconsin 1-0 950 14 OTTAWA — Signed OF Kevin Con- FOOTBALL 10. Florida 2-1 933 10 nolly and LHP Brandon Sherman. 11. BYU 5-0 906 12 WASHINGTON WILD THINGS — NFL 12. Miami 4-1 888 11 Signed RHP James Meeker to a con- 13. Michigan 0-0 839 18 tract extension. All Times EDT 14. Oregon 0-0 784 13 AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL Turner to COVID-19 15. North Carolina 4-1 758 14 National Football League East 16. Kansas St. 4-1 562 20 ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed By STEPHEN HAWKINS when Julio Urías struck out Willy Adames W L T Pct PF PA 17. Indiana 1-0 466 - DL Zach Allen and LB Isaiah Irving on Buffalo 5 2 0 .714 174 178 AP Baseball Writer to end it and ran alongside teammates to Miami 3 3 0 .500 160 113 18. Penn St. 0-1 443 8 injured reserve. Waived TE Evan Bayl- New England 2 4 0 .333 115 143 19. Marshall 5-0 379 22 iss. Released TE Justin Johnson and ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — No dog- celebrate in the infield, later joined by fam- N.Y. Jets 0 7 0 .000 85 203 20. Coastal Carolina 5-0 282 25 WR Andre Patton. 21. Southern Cal 0-0 243 24 BUFFALO BILLS — Activated G pile, no champagne and a mask on nearly ily who had been in the bubble with them in South 22. SMU 5-0 208 16 Jon Feliciano from injured reserve. every face — the Los Angeles Dodgers cel- North Texas. W L T Pct PF PA 23. Iowa St. 3-2 205 17 Released LB Deon Lacey. Signed Tennessee 5 1 0 .833 188 153 ebrated their first World Series title since Players were handed face masks as they Indianapolis 4 2 0 .666 157 115 24. Oklahoma 3-2 155 - LB Andre Smith to the active roster. Houston 1 6 0 .142 166 217 25. Boise St. 1-0 113 - Waived CB Ike Brown. 1988 in a manner no one could have imag- gathered, although many of their embraces Jacksonville 1 6 0 .142 154 220 All Times EDT CAROLINA PANTHERS — Desig- nated RB Christian McCaffrey from ined prior to the corona- came mask-free even North AP Top 25 Schedule Friday injured reserve. Released CB Eli virus pandemic. after Turner’s positive W L T Pct PF PA No. 19 Marshall (5-0) at Florida Apple. Pittsburgh 6 0 0 1.000 183 118 They started the Baltimore 5 1 0 .833 179 104 International, 7 p.m. CBSSN CHICAGO BEARS — Released DT test. Cleveland 5 2 0 .714 200 221 Saturday Terry Beckner. Signed WR Dwayne party without Jus- The Dodgers had Cincinnati 1 5 1 .214 163 194 No. 1 Clemson (6-0) vs. Boston Col- Harris to the practice squad. lege, Noon ABC CINCINNATI BENGALS — Re- tin Turner, too, after played 5,014 regular West No. 2 Alabama (5-0) vs. Mississippi signed DT Kahlil McKenzie to the W L T Pct PF PA their red-headed star season games and were Kansas City 6 1 0 .857 218 143 State, 7 p.m. ESPN practice squad. Signed CB Jalen Las Vegas 3 3 0 .500 171 197 No. 3 Ohio State (1-0) at Penn Davis to the practice squad. received a positive in their 114th postsea- Denver 2 4 0 .333 116 153 State, 7:30 p.m. ABC CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed COVID-19 test in the son game since Orel L.A. Chargers 2 4 0 .333 149 154 No. 4 Notre Dame (5-0) at Georgia WR Odell Beckham Jr. on injured Tech, 3:30 p.m. ABC reserve. middle of their clinch- Hershiser struck out NATIONAL CONFERENCE No. 5 Georgia (3-1) at Kentucky, DENVER BRONCOS — Placed DT East Noon SECN Mike Purcell and LB Derrek Tuszka on ing victory. Oakland’s Tony Phillips W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 2 4 1 .357 163 196 No. 6 Oklahoma State (4-0) vs. injured reserve. Promoted DL Sylves- Turner was removed for the final out of the Dallas 2 5 0 .285 176 243 Texas, 4 p.m. FOX ter Williams to the active roster. from Los Angeles’ 3-1 World Series in 1988, Washington 2 5 0 .285 133 165 No. 7 Cincinnati (4-0) vs. Memphis, HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed RB N.Y. Giants 1 6 0 .142 122 174 Noon ESPN C.J. Prosise to the practice squad. victory over the Tampa the same year Kershaw No. 8 Texas A&M (3-1) vs. Arkan- Released TE Troy Fumagalli. South sas, 7:30 p.m. SECN INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed Bay Rays in Game 6 on — the three-time NL W L T Pct PF PA Tampa Bay 5 2 0 .714 222 142 No. 9 Wisconsin (1-0) at Nebraska, CB Will Sunderland to the practice Tuesday night after reg- Cy Young Award win- New Orleans 4 2 0 .666 180 174 3:30 p.m. FS1 squad. Released LB Najee Goode. istering Major League ner who won Games 1 Carolina 3 4 0 .428 162 168 No. 10 Florida (2-1) vs. Missouri, LAS VEGAS RAIDERS — Signed Atlanta 1 6 0 .142 184 207 7:30 p.m. SEC ALT LB James Onwualu and DB Kemah Baseball’s first positive test in 59 days and and 5 of this Series — was born in nearby No. 11 BYU (6-0) vs. Western Ken- Siverand to the practice squad. Placed North tucky, 10:15 p.m. ESPN WR Robert Davis and DB D.J. White wasn’t on the field as the Dodgers enjoyed Dallas. W L T Pct PF PA Green Bay 5 1 0 .833 197 159 No. 13 Michigan (1-0) vs. Michigan on the practice squad injured reserve the spoils of a title earned during a most Los Angeles had come up short in the Chicago 5 2 0 .714 138 140 State, Noon FOX list. unusual season. World Series twice in the previous three Detroit 3 3 0 .500 156 165 No. 15 North Carolina (4-1) at Vir- LOS ANGELES RAMS — Waived Minnesota 1 5 0 .166 155 192 ginia, 8 p.m. ACCN K Sam Sloman. Signed K Austin Mac- The 35-year-old Turner, a staple in the years. Betts was on the other side two years No. 16 Kansas State (4-1) at West Ginnis to the practice squad. West Virginia, Noon ESPN2 MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released Dodgers’ lineup for seven of their eight con- ago and homered in the clinching Game W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 5 1 0 .833 203 172 No. 17 Indiana (1-0) at Rutgers, LB Cale Garrett. Released C Brett secutive NL West titles, returned to the field 5 for the Boston Red Sox, who before this Arizona 5 2 0 .714 203 146 3:30 p.m. BTN Jones. Signed CB Marcus Sayles to with his wife about an hour after the game season traded the 2018 AL MVP to the L.A. Rams 5 2 0 .714 176 124 No. 20 Coastal Carolina (5-0) at practice squad. Assigned K Chase San Francisco 4 3 0 .571 181 136 Georgia State, Noon ESPNU McLaughlin to the practice squad. and took photos with the World Series tro- Dodgers. They later gave him a $365 mil- No. 22 SMU (5-1) vs. Navy, 7:30 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Thursday’s Games phy. He got a hug from longtime teammate lion, 12-year extension that goes until he Philadelphia 22, N.Y. Giants 21 p.m. ESPN2 Signed OL Jordan Steckler to the No. 23 Iowa State (3-2) at Kansas, practice squad. Released OL Jordan Sunday’s Games Clayton Kershaw and sat front-and-center turns 40 in 2032. Buffalo 18, N.Y. Jets 10 Noon FS1 Roos. for a team photo. Betts’ 3.2-second sprint was just enough Pittsburgh 27, Tennessee 24 No. 24 Oklahoma (3-2) at Texas NEW YORK GIANTS — Promoted Green Bay 35, Houston 20 Tech, 8 p.m. FOX OLB Trent Harris to the active roster. “Thanks to everyone reaching out!,” to beat the throw by first baseman Ji-Man Cleveland 37, Cincinnati 34 No. 25 Boise State (1-0) at Air Signed WR Corey Coleman, DB Mon- Turner said on Twitter moments earlier. “I Choi, pushing Los Angeles ahead 2-1 New Orleans 27, Carolina 24 Force, 6 p.m. CBSSN tre Hartage and TE Rysen John to the Detroit 23, Atlanta 22 practice squad. Released C Javon feel great, no symptoms at all. Just expe- moments after Rays manager Kevin Cash Washington 25, Dallas 3 Patterson. rienced every emotion you can possibly pulled ace left-hander Blake Snell despite a Tampa Bay 45, Las Vegas 20 BASEBALL SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Acquired DE Jordan Willis and a 2021 imagine. Can’t believe I couldn’t be out Kansas City 43, Denver 16 All Times EDT dominant performance over 5 1/3 innings. San Francisco 33, New England 6 seventh-round draft pick from the Postseason Baseball Glance New York Jets in exchange for a 2022 there to celebrate with my guys! So proud of “I’m not exactly sure why,” Betts said L.A. Chargers 39, Jacksonville 29 WORLD SERIES Arizona 37, Seattle 34, OT sixth-round draft pick. Signed OL Tony this team & unbelievably happy for the City when asked about the move. “I’m not going (Best-of-7) Bergstrom and DL Willie Henry Jr. Open: Baltimore, Indianapolis, LA Dodgers 4, Tampa Bay 2 of LA.” to ask any questions. He was pitching a Miami, Minnesota to the practice squad. Released CB At Arlington, Texas Brain Allen, OL Cody Conway and DL A late-blooming slugger who helped Monday’s Games (All Games on Fox) great game.” L.A. Rams 24, Chicago 10 Adam Shuler. Agreed to terms with Tuesday, Oct. 20: Los Angeles WR Tavon Austin for injury settlement reshape the game by succeeding with an Randy Arozarena, the powerful Tampa Thursday, Oct. 29 Dodgers 8, Tampa Bay 3 Atlanta at Carolina, 8:20 p.m. and released him from injured reserve. upper-cut swing, Turner is LA’s career lead- Bay rookie, extended his postseason record Wednesday, Oct. 21: Tampa Bay 6, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Waived Sunday, Nov. 1 Los Angeles Dodgers 4 er with 12 postseason home runs, including with his 10th homer in the first off rookie Tennessee at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. DT Anthony Rush. Friday, Oct. 23: Los Angeles Dodg- TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — N.Y. Jets at Kansas City, 1 p.m. ers 6, Tampa Bay 2 a pair in this Series, in which he hit .364 and right-hander Tony Gonsolin, the first of L.A. Rams at Miami, 1 p.m. Signed WR Antonio Brown. Placed Saturday, Oct. 24: Tampa Bay 8, WR Antonio Brown on the Reserve/ also played stellar defense. seven Dodgers pitchers. The Rays never Indianapolis at Detroit, 1 p.m. Los Angeles Dodgers 7 New England at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Suspended by Commissioner-Less MLB insulated postseason teams in neu- got another runner past second base as LA’s Sunday, Oct. 25: Los Angeles Dodg- than One Year list. Las Vegas at Cleveland, 1 p.m. ers 4, Tampa Bay 2 tral-site bubbles after traveling them across bullpen gave reliever-reliant Tampa Bay a Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 1 p.m. TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed Tuesday, Oct. 27: Los Angeles LB Will Compton and OL Paul Adams Minnesota at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Dodgers 3, Tampa Bay 1 the country during a shortened 60-game taste of its own medicine. L.A. Chargers at Denver, 4:05 p.m. to the practice squad. Promoted LB season. Turner was the first player since the About 2 1/2 weeks after the Lakers won New Orleans at Chicago, 4:25 p.m. Darren Bates and OL David Quessen- San Francisco at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. TRANSACTIONS berry to the active roster. playoffs began to be flagged. the NBA title while finishing their season Dallas at Philadelphia, 8:20 p.m. WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed in the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida, the Open: Houston, Jacksonville, Ari- Wednesday — Placed S Landon Collins on injured zona, Washington BASEBALL reserve. Promoted S Jeremy Reaves Turner’s positive test moments after present- Dodgers gave Los Angeles another champi- to the active roster. Monday, Nov. 2 Major League Baseball ing the World Series trophy to Los Angeles onship in this year when the novel corona- Tampa Bay at N.Y. Giants, 8:15 p.m. American League HOCKEY NEW YORK YANKEES — Assigned National Hockey League — a jarring reminder of all that’s been dif- virus pandemic has delayed, shortened and C Wynston Sawyer outright to NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Agreed ferent in this season where the perennially moved around sports seasons. NCAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). National to terms with Fs A.J. Greer and Josh- League ua Ho-Sang to one-year contracts. favored Dodgers finally broke through. Seager, also the NLCS MVP, set Dodgers AP Top 25 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with Ds Mitch Vande Record Pts Pvs Assingned RHPs Bo Takahasi and Sil- Sompel and Parker Wotherspoon to Mookie Betts, who came to the Dodg- records with eight homers and 20 RBIs this 1. Clemson (52) 6-0 1,539 1 vino Bracho outright to Reno (PCL). two-year contracts. ers to make a World Series difference, had postseason. 2. Alabama (10) 5-0 1,494 2 MIAMI MARLINS — Exercised 2021 WASHINGTON CAPITALS — 3. Ohio St. 1-0 1,402 5 option on OF Starling Marte. Signed C Hendrix Lapierre to a three- a mad dash to home plate in the sixth inning The MLB season didn’t start until late 4. Notre Dame 5-0 1,353 3 Frontier League year entry level contract. to put Los Angeles over the top. July and was abbreviated to 60 games for 5. Georgia 3-1 1,292 4 JOLIET SLAMMERS — Released COLLEGE 6. Oklahoma St. 4-0 1,201 6 INF Oliver Nunez, RHPs Jonathan AUSTIN PEAY UNIVERSITY — The end of a frustrating championship the shortest regular season since 1878. And 7. Cincinnati 3-0 1,100 9 Nunnally, Isaac Sanchez and 1B Dash Named Scotty Walden head football drought for LA — and perhaps just the start 8. Texas A&M 3-1 1,094 7 the expanded postseason, with 16 teams Winningham. coach. for Betts and the Dodgers, whose seventh making it instead of 10, almost went the full World Series title was their sixth since leav- distance. ing Brooklyn to the West Coast in 1958. It ended when Urías got the last two out Packers RB Williams forming Betts bolted from third for the go-ahead Tampa Bay batters on called third strikes — run on World Series MVP Corey Seager’s the 15th and 16 Ks by the Rays, with catch- infield grounder, then led off the eighth with er Austin Barnes stuffing the last pitch in his quality tandem with Jones a punctuating homer. back pocket. Along with the 11 strikeouts “I just came to be a part of it. I’m just by the Dodgers, it was the most combined By STEVE MEGARGEE season to match Tennessee’s Derrick Henry happy I could contribute,” Betts said strikeouts in a nine-inning World Series AP Sports Writer for the NFL lead. Kershaw was warming in the bullpen game. Green Bay’s Jamaal Williams under- But Williams has shown he’s also capa- stands the opportunities that could await ble. him in the offseason, but he’s focusing on The 2017 fourth-round pick from BYU Dez Bryant joins Baltimore Ravens the present while teaming up with Aaron has scored 16 career touchdowns. He rushed Jones to form one of the NFL’s top running- for at least 460 yards and caught at least 25 back tandems. passes each of his first three seasons in the practice squad after 2-year hiatus Williams showcased his array of talents NFL. This year, Williams has rushed for 219 Sunday as the Packers’ offense didn’t miss yards and also has 17 catches for 156 yards. By DAVID GINSBURG Bryant was selected to the Pro Bowl in a beat without Jones, who sat out a 35-20 Teammates and coaches say Williams’ AP Sports Writer 2013, 2014 and 2016. He has 531 catches victory over the Houston Texans with a calf contributions go beyond mere numbers. Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant for 7,459 yards and 73 touchdowns. injury. Williams ran for 77 yards, caught “I love the energy and juice that he brings has moved one step closer to playing in the After scoring a career-high 16 TDs in five passes for 37 yards and scored his first to our football team,” Packers coach Matt NFL again. The 31-year-old Bry- 2014, Bryant endured two straight touchdown of the season. LaFleur said. “It’s infectious. And I think it ant signed with the Baltimore injury-shortened seasons before “I love the grind,” Williams said Mon- brings everybody kind of with him.” Ravens on Tuesday and has been playing in 16 games in 2017. day. “I love wearing down defenses from That energy is evident even in the dance assigned to the practice squad. He put up some impressive first quarter to fourth quarter and really just moves Williams often shows off during Bryant last played in 2017, numbers with Dallas, but was showing that mental strength we have as a practice and in pregame warmups. But it when he had 69 catches for 838 sometimes perceived as a distrac- team, let them know we’re going to keep perhaps was most apparent during one play yards in his eighth and final sea- tion because of his outbursts on battling and moving the ball and try to score in the opening series of Sunday’s game. son in Dallas. He signed with the sideline during games and in every time we get the ball.” Williams caught a pass across the middle New Orleans in November 2018, the locker room. He was released The presence of Jones and Williams and then absorbed a helmet-to-helmet hit at but tore his Achilles tendon by the Cowboys in April 2018. gives Green Bay an extraordinary amount of the end of his 17-yard gain. Williams actu- before getting into a game. Ravens tight end Mark talent at the running back position, at least ally lost his helmet as he went down, but Now he’s on the cusp of get- Andrews was asked Monday for the time being. Jones and Williams are he got right back up, pumped his arms and ting back on the field. Dez Bryant what the addition of Bryant could in the last years of their respective contracts. shouted as he nodded his head vigorously a Bryant said on Twitter: “My mean for the team. His reply: The Packers will have plenty of tough few times. emotions running high right now... “That would be cool. He’s been decisions to make in the offseason with Green Bay reached the end zone on that I’m thankful...I can’t stop crying.” around the league for a long, long time. I’m Pro Bowl offensive tackle David Bakhtiari, drive and led the rest of the way. If he’s retained his speed and is not too excited to meet him, get around him hope- center Corey Linsley and cornerback Kevin “I’m really just having fun,” Williams rusty, Bryant could add a much-needed deep fully. Just learn everything you can from a King also potential free agents. said. “How can I say it? I’m just excited threat to a Baltimore passing attack that cur- guy like that because they’ve done it and The Packers selected Boston Col- for all plays that I do well on and just team rently ranks 31st in yards per game. Second- they’ve been there. It’s super exciting for lege running back A.J. Dillon in the sec- plays that we all do well on, but on certain year receiver Marquis Brown is currently me. ond round of this year’s draft, giving them plays when I get those opportunities to just quarterback Lamar Jackson’s most promi- Baltimore waived safety Marcus Gil- potential insurance if either Jones or Wil- go out and do what I can to help our team nent target for the long ball. christ from the practice squad to make room liams heads elsewhere. get first downs or get those large chunks of Drafted 24th overall by Dallas in 2010, for Bryant. NFL teams in need of a running back plays, you know what I mean, it just gets me next season almost certainly will be watch- excited. I’m just trying to get the juice going ing the tapes of that Packers-Texans game for the team, but just do it in my way, just Avalanche sign defenseman Toews closely to see if Williams might fit their pro- being me out there.” file. The Packers want Williams to keep being By PAT GRAHAM That’s not lost on Toews. “I’m really just taking every opportu- himself. When he’s having fun, the team’s AP Sports Writer “It’s a crazy time right now, with a lot of nity I can to show I can be a starting run- usually having success. DENVER (AP) — Over a month’s span, moving parts in the league and the world in ning back and I can show my potential and “Jamaal is such an important part of our defenseman Devon Toews recorded a hat general,” said Toews, who got married on everything that I have to put on the field for team in so many facets,” quarterback Aaron trick of memorable moments: making the Oct. 10. “To have that security to know that the team,” Williams said. “I’m just trying to Rodgers said after Sunday’s game. “Not Eastern Conference finals with the New we can settle down and try to start a family make sure that we come out with the (win) just the physical, on-the-field stuff you see, York Islanders, getting married and being here, in one place, without having to worry and be productive every time I touch the where he’s extremely talented. … He obvi- dealt to the Colorado Avalanche. about moving around is something we’re ball.” ously brings so much outside of the physical Now, add in another — a lucrative pay- very excited about.” Jones is the clear No. 1 running back in — the energy, the swag, the dancing moves day. Colorado acquired Toews from the New Green Bay right now. His seven total touch- that we all can try and copy or marvel at. The 26-year-old Toews agreed to a four- York Islanders on Oct. 12 in exchange for downs this season put him in a tie for the He’s an important, important part of what year deal that runs through the 2023-24 a second-round pick in 2021 and another in NFL lead. He had 19 total touchdowns last we’re doing.” season, the Avalanche announced Tuesday. ‘22. It’s worth $16.4 million, according to Cap- Toews had six goals and 22 assists in 68 Friendly, and represents a sizeable commit- games for the Islanders last season. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! ment in this time of a flat salary cap due to He played in all 22 of the team’s playoff www.news-banner.com or www.facebook.com/news-banner money lost because of the COVID-19 pan- games, where he had two goals and eight demic. assists. Page 8 • The News-Banner • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 DIVERSIONS BEETLE BAILEY Figuring out love’s path ahead Dear Annie: I’m in love, 50 years old, companion versus and frustrated. anything more sig- Dear I’ve been with my wonderful boy- nificant. Our con- friend for 10 years now. My ex tragi- versations regard- Annie cally died a year before we met, and ing this issue are by Annie Lane the current relationship was completely cyclical, yet 10 unexpected and refreshing, as I had no years have passed, plans to ever love again. He, too, had and the only steps been single (for a year) prior to our dat- we’ve made is ing. that we still love During our first year of dating, we each other and we BLONDIE agreed that neither of us was looking for have a decade of marriage. Our guards were clearly on shared memories. display because of previous relationship I understand heartbreak. We are both single parents, everything in life is temporary, and one homeowners, educated, never previ- should just enjoy life’s moments while ously married, and working in the same they’re happening. Is it time for me to career field. eat my own words? — Disheartened However, we’ve routinely and favor- Dear Disheartened: We should enjoy ably discussed marriage thereafter. Dur- life’s moments, but we should not hide ing a birthday dinner, he surprisingly our achievements or desires just to make shared that he had selected the restaurant our partner feel secure. It is admirable as a gorgeous, quaint venue that could that he was honest with you about feel- accommodate both our desires for a ing emasculated over your making more romantic, small wedding. Pleasantly sur- money, but he needs to work on that, ZITS prised, it appeared that we were moving maybe in therapy or couples counsel- in the direction we had planned. He sug- ing. Partners should celebrate each gested that he would one day ask me the other’s victories and successes and help big question when he got his finances in each other achieve their goals, not make order, as he confessed he felt emasculat- the other feel small so they feel big. He ed by my income. Since his confession, needs to feel big through his own suc- I’ve made every effort to express how cess, not through feeling bigger than much he’s needed and appreciated by you. That issue should be addressed first me routinely, and now finances are only and foremost. brought up by him. As far as marriage is concerned, you Three years ago, while on our yearly are allowed to change your mind. If Jamaica getaway, there were two spec- marriage is really important to you, then tacularly beautiful beach weddings for tell him that. You have every right to be all bystanders to enjoy. Through all the married if you want to be. Continue to CRANKSHAFT oohs and aahs, he stated, “Marriage is express yourself openly, kindly and hon- a contract and something people only esty. Always be true to your authentic feel obligated to do as a rite of passage.” needs, and never let anyone make you Confused, I initiated the obvious con- shine a little less bright so he or she versation, to which he proclaimed he’ll feels good. get married if it’s something I wanted because he’s not going anywhere. Every year after his seemingly bleak outlook “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice on marriage, he refers to me as his wife From Dear Annie” is out now! Annie in public social settings, as he says it’s Lane’s debut book — featuring favorite simply easier than explaining 10 years columns on love, friendship, family and of dating. etiquette — is available as a paperback I love him, but this breaks my heart, and e-book. Visit http://www.creator- and now I’ve become insecure for the spublishing.com for more information. first time in our relationship. I’m not Send your questions for Annie Lane to sure what’s next, considering that I [email protected]. The LOCKHORNS increasingly feel more like a casual © 2020 CREATORS.COM

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Two tracts, sory Board Meeting on November First Bank of Berne is currently recruiting individuals with excellent 89+/- total acres, Blackford Coun- 10, 2020 at 11:45 am in the Court Notices Help Wanted ty, Washington Township, quality House Annex located 223 West communication and customer service skills for teller positions. Tellers farmland, mostly tillable. Tract 1: Washington, Bluffton, IN 46714 – BLUFFTON POLICE DE- 63+/- acres. Tract 2: 26+/- acres. Lower Level Meeting Room SELL IT IN the classifieds. PARTMENT are responsible for providing an exceptional customer experience Contact 260-824-0224 or Now Hiring! The Halderman Real Estate & Farm nb 10/28 Bluffton Police Department is while performing a variety of transactions. 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The hearing will be on car a good look. Check the lowing Qualifications: the Petition For Review Of Order ten test, physical agility test, 1) be a resident freeholder of tires, lights (head and tail) and oral interview, voice stress ex- To Abate And Emergency Order all fluids, along with the parking the RCCD or be an officer or nomi- To Close And Terminate Violative amination, required statewide nee of a corporate freeholder of the Operations And Petition To Stay brake and the interior. They all baseline physical and psycho- OB FAIR RCCD; and should be in good working or- Effectiveness Of Same filed by Yer- logical examination and drug April 27 am- Saturdaypm 2) be qualified by knowledge gy’s State Road BBQ, LLC. der so you don’t have problems test. Applications may be Fri., November 6 • 11 – 3 and experience in matters pertain- You are invited to attend, but on the road. Email HELOISE@ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ing to the RCCD. you may not participate in the pub- picked up at the Clerk-Trea- Nominations for Director must: Heloise.com. surer's Office, 128 E Market lic hearing unless you are a party Onsite Interviews Starting Rate 1) be submitted in writing; and or a witness for a party. In light of St, Bluffton, IN, between the 2) be signed by at least five (5) hours of 8 am-5 pm Mon-Fri. Apply in Person: Mon–Fri • 8am – 4pm the changing circumstances as Services freeholders from the area of repre- they relate to COVID-19 and the or accessed online at $14.00 + Full Bene ts sentation as stated in this notice; 1890 Riverfork Dr., Huntington, IN 46750 Indiana Governor’s Executive Services blufftonindiana.net. If you have and Orders regarding social distancing, MARV'S CONSTRUCTION questions about the applica- 3) be delivered or mailed by please check the County’s website Email Resume: [email protected] December 1, 2020 to the office of Room additions, fix old saggy tion process, you may call the at https://wellscounty.org/ or con- the Rock Creek Conservancy Dis- tact the Auditor’s office prior to the floors, all types remodeling. Bluffton Police Department at trict, 117 W. Harvest Road, Bluff- 260-824-3320, Kyle Randall, Apply On-line: cspplastics.com scheduled hearing to receive up Redo bathrooms, old founda- ton, IN 46714. to date information about meeting Chief of Police. Last day to ac- A Teijin Group Company Nomination forms can be tion repairs. Insured. Marv EOE logistics and instructions for how to Schwartz: 260-525-8877. cept applications will be obtained by contacting Financial access such hearing electronically. November 13, 2020. Clerk, Stacia Henderson by email PLEASE NOTE: THE COUN- JW & SON Apply in Person: Mon–Fri • 8am – 4pm at [email protected]. TY IS MAKING EVERY EFFORT Construction re- Nominations must meet the quali- modeling. Best rates around LOOKING FOR DRIVERS for TO FOLLOW THE SPIRIT AND 1890 Riverfork Dr., Huntington, IN 46750 fications and submission require- INTENT OF ALL APPLICABLE on bathroom remodels, floor- local OTR and owner opera- ments stated in this notice. ing, painting, concrete side- LAWS REGULATING THE CON- tors. Hiring immediately. Great Email Resume: [email protected] Roger Irick, Chairman DUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS, IN walks. Small jobs welcome. pay. Must have 2 years experi- Rock Creek Conservancy Dis- ORDER TO MAXIMIZE TRANS- Free estimates. 260-273-6510. ence and clean MVR. trict PARENCY AND PUBLIC ACCESS 765-702-4260 Apply On-line: cspplastics.com Dated this 28th day of October, DESPITE THE ONGOING PUBLIC EOE 2020 HEALTH EMERGENCY. nb 10/28 nb 10/28 Lottery Numbers hspaxlp hspaxlp Tuesday’s Drawings HOOSIER LOTTERY TO THE OWNERS OF THE inch rebar stake on the Southerly Cash 5 — 02-04-18-26- WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL extension of said 2.09 acre tract; F A N T A S T I C ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED thence Northerly, deflecting right 90 40 F A N T A S T I C PARTIES degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds, Cash4Life — 01-13-21- NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE 331.08 feet to the place of begin- Sheriff Sale File number: ning. Said in survey to contain 5.60 30-41, Cash Ball: 2 90-20-0026-SS acres more or less. Quick Draw Midday — Date & Time of Sale: Wednes- Commonly Known as: 4850 01-04-06-13-19-23-27-34- day, December 09, 2020 at 2:00 W 400 S, LIBERTY CENTER, IN F R E E B I E S pm 46766 35-43-48-50-51-53-54-57- F R E E B I E S Sale Location: Wells County Parcel No. 90-09-29-200- 59-69-73-74, BE: 34 Courthouse First Floor, 102 W 005.000-013 Market St, Bluffton, IN Together with rents, issues, Daily Three-Midday — EVERY SAT. IN THE NEWS-BANNER Judgment to be Satisfied: income and profits thereof, this sale 8-6-9, SB: 7 $242,727.81 will be made without relief from EVERY TUES. IN THE SUNRISER NEWS Cause Number: 90C01-1907- valuation or appraisement laws. In Daily Three-Evening — MF-000021 accordance to the requirements of 7-8-8, SB: 4 Plaintiff: HOME POINT IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also Daily Four-Midday — Deadline: Thursday Noon FINANCIAL CORPORATION represent service of Notice of Sale Defendant: DIEGO BOLANOS of this real estate upon the owners. 8-2-7-0, SB: 7 CORTES and ABBY N. BOLA- * An entire Sheriff’s Sale may Daily Four-Evening — •Used items priced up to $49 only •Limit 2 ads each week •Private party only NOS CORTES be cancelled due to inclement 8-2-7-6, SB: 4 •Price must be included in ad •Ads must be printed on coupon blanks •Include phone number By virtue of a certified copy of weather or other county emergen- •One item per ad only •Start ad with name of item •NO PHONE ORDERS a decree to me, directed from the cies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is Quick Draw Evening Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of cancelled, each parcel will be can- — 03-09-12-16-17-18-22- Wells County Indiana, requiring me celled. Each parcel will be assigned to make the sum as provided for to the next available sale (normally 27-28-40-44-45-54-55-57- in said DECREE, with interest and 2 months from original sale). This 66-74-75-78-79, BE: 55 Items priced up to $49 only. cost, I will expose at public sale to will allow compliance with Indiana Hoosier Lotto — the highest bidder at the date, time Code concerning posting, publi- and location listed above, the fee cation, and serving time frames. Estimated jackpot (for Name Phone simple of the whole body of Real Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will Wednesday): $1 million Estate, a certain tract or parcel of be assessed and the parcels will land described as follows: be automatically re-advertised. The Mega Millions Address Part of the West half of the plaintiff will be responsible for the 06-13-34-46-62; Mega Northwest Quarter of Section 29, new fees and advertising costs. City Zip Township 26 North, Range 11 East, David M. Johnson, Ball: 1; Megaplier: 3 Liberty Township, Wells County, Plaintiff’s Attorney Powerball Indiana, described as follows: Attorney No. 30354-45 Estimated jackpot (for PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Starting at the Northwest corner of Doyle & Foutty, P.C. said Northwest Quarter found per 41 E Washington St., Suite 400 Wednesday): $116 million record witness; thence Easterly, Indianapolis, in 46204 Ad No. 1 581.00 feet along the North line of Scott Holliday, Sheriff said Northwest Quarter to a mag By: Karen Thompson, nail at the Northeast corner of the Jail Commander 2.09 acre tract described in Deed Phone: 260/824.3426 SUDOKU ANSWER Record 149 Page 479 which shall Liberty Township be the place of beginning; thence The Sheriff’s Department continuing Easterly, 734.59 feet does not warrant the accuracy along said North line to a mag nail of the commonly known address Ad No. 2 at the Northeast corner of the West published herein. half of said Northwest Quarter; PLEASE SERVE: thence Southerly, deflecting right DIEGO BOLANOS CORTES 89 degrees 59 minutes 26 sec- C/O - SCOTT HOLLIDAY, onds, 331.05 feet along the East SHERIFF OF WELLS COUN line of said West half to a 5/8 inch 1615 W. WESTERN AVE Mail to: Fantastic Freebies Or drop off at our office at : rebar stake at the Southeast cor- BLUFFTON, IN 46714 ner of the 10 acre tract described News-Banner 125 N. Johnson St. in Deed Record 156 Page 35; ABBY N. BOLANOS CORTES thence Westerly, deflecting right 5424 S 100 W P.O. Box 436 Bluffton, IN 90 degrees 00 minutes 35 sec- PONETO, IN 46781 Bluffton, IN 46714 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 onds, 738.55 feet along the South nb 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 line of said 10 acre tract to a 5/8 hspaxlp Page 10• The News-Banner • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 Gulf Coast braces for another hurricane as Zeta takes aim By REBECCA SANTANA age pumps broke down Sunday, accord- and STACEY PLAISANCE ing to officials of the agency that runs the Associated Press system. There was enough power to keep NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Residents the pumps operating if needed, but it left of the storm-pummeled Gulf Coast steeled authorities with little excess power to tap themselves Tuesday for yet another tropi- should a breakdown of other turbines occur. cal weather strike as Tropical Storm Zeta Officials said they were running through took aim at southeast Louisiana, fraying the contingencies to provide power and make nerves of evacuees from earlier storms and repairs where needed should there be other raising concerns in New Orleans about the equipment problems. Forecasts, meanwhile, low-lying city’s antiquated drainage pump called for anywhere from 2 to 6 inches system. of rain in the New Orleans area. Officials Zeta, the 27th named storm of a very noted that Zeta is expected to be a relatively busy Atlantic hurricane season, was a hur- fast-moving storm, minimizing the flood ricane when it began raking across Mex- threat. ico’s Yucatan Peninsula early Tuesday. It Zeta had sustained winds of 65 mph emerged in the Gulf of Mexico as a tropi- winds and was centered 410 miles south- cal storm but was expected to regain hurri- southwest of the Mississippi River’s mouth cane strength before landfall south of New Tuesday afternoon. Its approach toward Orleans on Wednesday evening. New Orleans meant more worries for evac- Already this year, Louisiana has been hit uees left homeless by Laura who are shel- by two tropical storms and two hurricanes: tered in hotels. The state is sheltering about “We’re getting pretty good at it for doing prepared for Zeta on Tuesday even though Laura, blamed for at least 27 Louisiana 3,600 Laura and Delta evacuees, most of it five times this season so far,“ said Rob- little remained of the business to protect deaths after it struck in August, and Delta, them in New Orleans area hotels. ert Campo as he readied his marina at Shell after it was pummeled by Sally in Septem- which exacerbated Laura’s damage in the “It really is scary, and I don’t know what Beach for the storm. The routine includes ber. same area weeks later. New Orleans has to do,” said Yolanda Lockett, who evacu- removing gas pumps used to fuel boats, “Right now we’re packing stuff up just been in the warning area for potential tropi- ated her Lake Charles apartment — now a loading frozen bait onto old school buses to be safe,“ said marina employee Jess cal cyclones seven times this year but has rain-soaked, moldy mess — ahead of Laura that have been converted into mobile freez- Dwaileebe. “We don’t have any docks or seen them veer to the east or west. at the end of August. “I’m physically and er units and tying down trash cans to keep fuel pumps at this point. Sally took it all “I don’t think we’re going to be as lucky mentally tired,” she said, standing outside a them from floating off. out.” with this one,” city emergency director New Orleans hotel. “The downfall of it is, when ... we’re In Waveland, Mississippi, hardware store Colin Arnold said at a news conference with A hurricane warning stretched from the down for four or five days, that’s four or operator David Hubbard didn’t see the usual Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Louisiana Gov. central Louisiana coast to the Alabama state five days nobody’s fishing. That’s four or rush of people buying storm supplies. Most John Bel Edwards said Tuesday he asked line. Edwards and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey five days nobody is shrimping. That’s four have what they need because Zeta is only President Donald Trump to issue a disaster both declared emergencies ahead of the or five days, no economic wheels are turn- the latest threat, he said. declaration ahead of the storm. storm. ing.” Officials in two Mexican states hit by One worry among New Orleans officials: And commercial fishermen began a On Dauphin Island, off the Alabama Zeta reported power outages and damage a turbine that powers the city’s street drain- familiar hurricane preparation ritual. coast, workers at Dauphin Island Marina caused by downed trees, but no deaths. House & Home Your WeeklyH Guideome to Buying, Selling, Maintaining & Improving Your Home! Lower-income and minority households pay 63% more for mortgages and know less about credit By ERIK J. MARTIN CTW Features It’s no secret that it’s often harder for the under- privileged to get an afford- able mortgage loan and qualify for credit. But the latest research paints an even bleaker picture than many had assumed. Based on a Realtor.com scrutiny of 2018 and 2019 purchase mortgage data from Optimal Blue, home Today, the majority of Realtors – 63 % - are buyers in predominately women. African-American neigh- borhoods are being given Source: NAR 2017 Member Profile loans with mortgage interest rates 13 basis points higher than in predominantly white areas. more for their mortgages quarter-point lower,” Canter gage industry “need to Navigating credit scores And a separate recent due to lower FICO scores,” says. invest in educating our study by Consumer Fed- she says, adding that, on Meanwhile, industry pro- minority communities about and the right time to buy eration of America and Van- average, whites have a fessionals need to do a bet- these topics and provide tageScore Solutions, LLC, median FICO score of 734 ter job of enlightening and counseling,” says Chris- Question: We spoke with a real estate broker about buy- found that one in five house- versus 677 for African- accommodating less-privi- tensen. “We also need to ing a local home, and as a condition of working with him, holds that earned below Americans, per the Federal leged consumers. more often use alternative we were required to sit down with a mortgage loan officer to $25,000 annually are more Reserve Bank. “Real estate agents have credit models that enable see what we can really afford. Although we are a two-income likely to seek credit than Matt Frankel, Certified an obligation to make sure low-income minority fami- household, our credit scores averaged 680 -- not enough to households with incomes Financial Planner with The our clients have all the lies who don’t use tradi- excite many lenders. We think property prices will generally of $75,000 or greater (20% Ascent in Columbia, South information they need from tional forms of credit. These rise, so we still want to buy. How do we crack the mortgage vs. 13%, respectively). Yet, Carolina, agrees that lower the beginning of the home models allow monthly pay- system? lower-income borrowers are knowledge of credit scores buying process through ments not reported to the much more likely to answer Answer: You’ll likely qualify for a is likely a catalyst to lower closing,” says Lisa Buch- credit bureaus – such as consumer knowledge ques- average credit scores among man, a Realtor with Des- rent, telephone, and utili- mortgage with a 680 score. The average tions inaccurately. At least FICO-brand credit score hit 711 in Octo- lower-income and minority tin, Florida-based Realty ties – to be considered in the one in four low-income con- households. One Group Emerald Coast. approval process. Not only ber, according to the company. A score sumers lack the knowledge of 680 is generally regarded as “good” “Higher-income house- “This includes finding the could this expand home- needed to raise low credit holds find it easier to maxi- best possible resources for ownership, but it could also by lenders. They can work with you, scores. especially if you want VA, FHA, USDA mize their credit scores, as understanding and securing award borrowers traditional Tai Christensen, Direc- they have access to more financing, or a conforming loan with 3% financing.” credit, like a mortgage, tor of Government Affairs opportunities to borrow And those in the mort- more often.” down. for CBC Mortgage Agency money. This helps establish However, you may be running into Peter G. in South Jordan, Utah, an a strong payment history, a curious problem. Your score is not Miller affordable housing program which boosts credit scores,” somehow disqualifying; it’s just that provider, says a lack of Frankel notes. HOUSE & HOME a lot of borrowers have higher scores. financial literacy is a major Keith Canter, CEO of Ellie Mae reports that in September, the factor behind why these First Community Mortgage typical FICO-brand score for a successful borrower was 753. groups often pay more for in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, That’s an enormously-high score by traditional standards. For their mortgages and fail to recommends focusing on instance, Ellie Mae also reports that a typical score was 738 improve their credit scores. three areas in order to pay SERVICES in January and 728 in May 2019. “For example, there is a less for a mortgage and get Those buying homes today are not among the unem- lack of knowledge within approved for credit. ployed. They have income but with the pandemic fewer our black and brown com- “Spend time working to LEAVE IT TO US opportunities to spend. The result is a better financial pro- munities regarding credit improve your credit score file. Think about the $1,200 government checks distributed – how it works, how to long before you apply for early in 2020. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New utilize it in a way that will a loan, do your best to save York, 34.5% of the money was used to pay down debts, while increase their score, and at least 3 to 5 percent for a 36.4% was put in savings. Less debt can mean better credit how to be fiscally respon- down payment, and make CONTRACTING • HAULING • REMOVAL scores, while more savings means more borrower liquidity, sible with the credit they sure you shop around with All Purpose General Contracting something lenders very much like. have,” she says. “Addition- at least a few lenders and  Landscaping Despite the pandemic, the real estate market is generally ally, there is a large portion compare their rates and fees strong across the country. You can see evidence of this in the of our minority and low- carefully,” says Canter.  Interior & Exterior Painting form of rising prices. The National Association of Realtors income communities that Frankel seconds the latter (NAR) said that the typical September purchase price was are credit invisible, meaning tip.  General Maintenance & Repair $311,800, a record and an eye-popping 14.8% higher than a they have little to no credit “You might be surprised DUMP TRAILER RENTAL ALSO AVAILABLE history, lower FICO credit at how much mortgage year ago. LIKE However, we’re also at a moment of great uncertainty. The scores, or in some cases, no rates can vary among lend- 260-494-5364 US ON real estate market is strong now, but what about 2021 and the FICO score at all. That leads ers. Spending time to get year after? How can prices continue to rise in the face of mas- them to pay higher rates for rate quotes from a handful 24 HOUR SERVICE mortgage loans or not being sive unemployment? What happens when today’s eviction of them could easily help able to qualify for a loan or overcome the 13 basis point and foreclosure moratoriums end? credit at all.” These are important questions for lenders because mort- difference found in the latest According to Chris- research,” suggests Frankel. gages are mainly secured by home values. If values stall or tensen, black borrowers go down, then mortgage loans are suddenly riskier, some- Additionally, pay down being charged an average owe’s, bluffton) thing lenders want to avoid. credit card debt to less than of 13 basis points more for 50 percent of your credit commeR esidential The bottom line is that a 680 credit score is very workable Drains, sewer & w eaters • water pumps their home loans can end up limit, which may pad your water weLLs • GarbaGe DisposaLs • basement pumpinG & sump pumps • pipe thawinG & heat tape for lenders. You might not get the best mortgage rates, but paying nearly $10,000 in weLL & water pumps • Gas Lines • water treatment systems • heatinG & eLectricaL repairs credit score more quickly. MEMBER AMERICAN interest levels are at or near historic lows (as this is written). additional interest through- • NFIB 260 824-3332 or QUALITY “Improving your score • BBB Licensed Plumbers: Very good financing is available, especially in comparison out a 30-year fixed-rate by only 5 to 10 points could • Chamber 1-888-824-3332 PC11300044 with past rates. mortgage. Call Us for Prompt, Professional Service! • In House FInancIng avaIlable make a big difference, pos- www.blufftonheating.com Email your real estate questions to peter@ctwfeatures. “They are likely paying sibly yielding a rate that is a com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 • The News-Banner • Page 11 Coldiron, principal

(Continued from Page 1) ary for a teacher at Northern receive the maximum funds assistant coach will be Mary mond James Hall of Fame Rachel Bauermeister. She Springer explained that Wells is $37,208 based on that are available to it, but Fink, and the volunteer Classic girls basketball tour- was selected as one of 200 a committee will tell rep- a 187-day working period. Associate Superintendent assistant will be Lisa Wey- nament at New Castle High high school students from resentatives from Schmidt The maximum base sal- Dr. Scott Mills explained bright. For swimming, the School Dec. 28. around the world to partici- about deficient areas that ary for a teacher is $70,470. that the state will likely head coach will be Tanner • Accepted the resigna- pate in the three-day Global This does not include teach- they believe need to be lower the final numbers Lesh and his assistants will tion of Ossian Elementary Youth Institute hosted by the er evaluation stipends and addressed with the school because while the budget be Suzy Cyrus and Cylie School teaching assistant World Food Prize Founda- other stipends teachers and can be lowered once it has building. Several scenarios Krug. For wrestling, John Victoria Hayden. tion at Des Moines, Iowa. certified staff members may been advertised, it cannot be will be proposed and those Johnson will be the head • Approved a leave of She, as well as with four earn. raised. scenarios will be priced out coach, Brian Swineford will absence request by food ser- other students from Norwell, • Adopted the five-year • Hired Aliana Westfall as be his assistant and Michael by Weigand. vice employee Mary Anne participated in a research school bus replacement plan, an Ossian Elementary teach- Zadylak, Tom Walker and The goal will be by April Ridgley paper competition on a criti- the three-year Capital Proj- ing assistant; Cylie Krug as Dustin Schultz will serve as • Recognized the middle or May of 2021 to have the cal aspect of food security at ects Fund plan and the 2021 a high school assistant swim volunteer assistant coaches. school seventh grade vol- the state level through Pur- scope of the project defined school budget The plans and coach and Dustin Schultz • Approved offering gym- leyball team for its unde- due University, but because with an estimated cost, the budget are advertised on as a high school volunteer nastics as a sport at Norwell. feated season and confer- of restrictions from the Springer said. The plan is the Gateway Government wrestling coach. Freshman Liberty Schwartz ence championship— the coronavirus, Bauermeister to not be surprised by con- website and on the school • Approved the list of wishes to participate in first time a team has accom- and the four other students struction bids that are higher corporation’s website. winter sports coaches. For gymnastics, and while Nor- plished that feat in 21 years. from Norwell were unable than the amount that can be The budget as adopted girls basketball, the head well will not actually have • Recognized the middle to actually present their budgeted for the project, he sets the Rainy Day Fund at coach will be Eric Thorn- a gymnastics team, the school girls cross country research papers in person added. $273,629 with no property ton, the junior varsity coach board’s adoption of gym- team which won the confer- but did so on line, explained Topp, Krug, Donaghy, tax levy; the Debt Service will be Jim Wilson, and nastics as a sport at Norwell ence championship for the Norwell agriculture teacher Karen Harris and Scott Fund at $2,484,151 with a the freshman coach will will allow Schwartz to par- first time in the school’s his- and FFA sponsor, Kyle Bai- Elzey also: local tax rate of $.3344; the be Samantha Swain. Jason ticipate on the Wayne High tory. ley. Then, Bauermeister was • Approved and adopted Referendum Debt Fund at Frisch will serve as assistant School team while remain- NMS Principal Wilson one of only nine students the 2020-21 master contract $990,000 with a local tax varsity coach and Mandy ing a student at Norwell. also noted that both teams from Indiana to be selected with the Norwell Classroom rate of $.1180; the Education Kopp will serve as the vol- Indiana High School Athlet- are composed of not only to advance to the global Teachers Association. A Fund at $15,201,825 with unteer varsity assistant ic Association rules will not exceptional athletes, but also competition which in Des public hearing was also held no local tax rate (the state coach. Jenelle Rindahl will permit the Wayne coaches to exceptional students. Moines. Bauermeister was to gain input from the public funds the Education Fund) serve as the junior varsity actually coach Schwartz, so • Recognized Norwell named a Borlaug Scholar regarding the contract, how- and the Operations Fund assistant coach. For boys’ she will be coached by her High School students Lau- because of her work. Bai- ever no one from the public at $8,993.313 with a local basketball, Mike McBride mother, Kacey Schwartz, ren Bales and Sarah Mahn- ley explained that being so spoke up. tax rate of $.8482. The total will serve as the head coach, who will serve as a volun- ensmith for advancing to the named has opened the doors The 17-page contract budget is set at $27,942,918 Jacob Newton the assis- teer assistant coach. Her state championship in cross for scholarships and other includes a number of provi- with a total local tax rate of tant, Derek Hinen will be mother will also provide country. accolades for Bauermeister. sions, among which is the $1.3006 per $100 assessed the junior varsity coach and transportation for her daugh- • Recognized NHS junior [email protected] setting of the salaries for valuation. The budget has Frank Baute will serve as ter. teachers for the 2020-21 been advertised at a high the freshman coach. For • Approved the participa- school year. levy and tax rate in order cheerleading, the head coach tion by the high school girls The starting base sal- for the school corporation to will be Breanna Newell, the basketball team in the Ray- WE ARE OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 TO 6 Laptops / Web Cams Holcomb Home Office Stations Remote: Work Form Home (Continued from Page 1) of risk they are willing to executive orders that include accepted for medical use March aimed at slowing the put their children under and the statewide mask mandate. and has a high potential for -Setup- coronavirus spread. government should not be The candidates split dur- abuse. Printers / Home Office & Remote Office Holcomb’s stance comes involved in that decision,” ing Tuesday’s debate on the Holcomb said he didn’t 3016 E. 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