State’s virus case New storefront for Coaching trio has count back to May two local businesses a lot of experience Area State Page 1a Page 3 Sports Page 6 The News-Bannerwww.News-Banner.com WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 BLUFFTON, INDIANA • Wells County’s Hometown Connection $1.00 NWCS makes face masks optional for 2021-22 year By GLEN WERLING 2021-22 school year. will not necessarily be quarantined checked at new wall-mounted at 5 percent positive at any given Just like everything else related Here are the highlights of the just because of close contact. thermometers that the school cor- time, remote eLearning may be to COVID-19 the Northern Wells policy changes: • If the county is on a Level poration has purchased with Ele- implemented for two weeks. If it is Guidance Document governing • Face coverings will be option- Blue, there will be no restrictions mentary and Secondary School an individual building that is caus- how the school corporation deals al in all educational settings. for spectators at sporting or school Emergency Relief funds. “If you ing the spike in positive cases, then with the virus has changed again. • Ten-day quarantines will be extracurricular activities, nor for have a 100.4 temperature, you will it may be just that building where At Tuesday night’s meeting of required for staff members and visitors at the schools. However, not be permitted in,” Springer said. eLearning will be implemented. the Northern Wells School Board, students only if they have con- if the county goes to Level Yellow, • If the county goes to Level Springer observed that the Superintendent Mike Springer pre- firmed positive COVID-19 results. or worse yet, to Level Orange, the Red, spectators may be restricted changes differ substantially from sented the board members with the • Staff and students who have school corporation may restrict to 25 percent of a venue’s capacity last year’s guidance document in updated version of the policy that had close contact with someone spectators to 50 percent capac- and no school day visitors will be that last year, there was a day when will govern the school corpora- testing positive for COVID-19 will ity and school-day visitors will be permitted. 120 students were absent from the tion’s handling of the virus for the be identified and monitored, but required to have their temperature • If the student enrollment tests (Continued on Page 2)

BFD hires four more firefighters NMS building By DAVE SCHULTZ als. Bueter and Duffy have no train- Four more firefighters were added Another individual did not pass ing, but Craig noted that a training to the Bluffton Fire Department’s ros- Saturday’s agility test and will not be session is coming up soon. Howe ter Tuesday afternoon, bringing the hired at this time. and Komarck have received train- project begins total to 10 new hires for the year to Craig was very happy with the ing and also work for other depart- date. additions. ments. By GLEN WERLING The four people hired — Nathan “This is the most people we’ve The paid on-call firefighters With no remonstrations filed against the pro- Bueter, Brianna Howe, Hayden Kom- hired in a year since I’ve been here,” respond to fires. The part-time fire- posed middle school project, the Northern Wells arck, and Evan Duffy — passed the which was 2006, Craig said. fighters do, too, but they have primar- Community School Board plans to proceed full agility tests last weekend. Assum- The Bluffton Board of Works ily been hired to staff the fire station steam ahead. ing they pass the written test and the — Mayor John Whicker and Roger when full-time firefighters are unavail- “I’m really thankful for and appreciative of the interview portion of the hiring pro- Thornton (Scott Mentzer was not pres- able for reasons such as vacation or ill- community support. We got through our 30-day cess, Fire Chief Don Craig was given ent) — approved Craig’s request to ness. wait,” Superintendent Mike Springer said at the permission to hire the four individu- hire Tuesday. [email protected] outset of Tuesday night’s school board meeting. The 30-day waiting, or so called “cooling off” period concluded at the end of June. Now nearly a month later, the school building project begins in earnest. Springer observed that already the school bus fueling pad that was located slightly southeast of the current middle school has been moved to the north side of the building. The maintenance build- ings that will have to be relocated will take a little longer, he observed. He presented the school board members with a timeline of the project at Tuesday’s meeting, observing, “I kind of like this because it shows you what we actually need to do before putting a shov- el in the ground.” Schmidt Associates, the architect for the proj- ect, will update the school board members on the new design plans for the middle school. That will be at the board’s Aug. 10 meeting. “There’s been a lot of work and we’ve gotten a lot done. I’ve been really pleased with how that’s been progressing,” Springer said. At the Aug. 24 school board meeting, the mem- bers need to adopt four resolutions: A nice night to spend time on the river • A determination for the need for the project. More than 50 people took to the Wabash River Tuesday for a free community kayaking event put on by the Bluffton • Reapproving the formation of a school build- Parks and Recreation Department. (Screenshot from Bluffton Parks video) (Continued on Page 2)

CDC updates indoor 9 hearings, 3 days Legislative leaders announce a tight mask guidelines for schedule of redistricting hearings The Indiana Citizen • Ivy Tech Valparaiso some parts of U.S. The legislative leaders Campus, Friday, Aug. 6, 3 in charge of Indiana’s redis- p.m. CDT. By MIKE STOBBE tricting process on Thursday • Ivy Tech Columbus AP Medical Writer announced a concentrated Campus, Friday, Aug. 6, 4 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention schedule of nine public p.m. changed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines, hearings, limited to three • Ivy Tech Fort Wayne recommending that even vaccinated people return to days and timed well before Campus (3800 N. Anthony wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the the public release of the Blvd., Fort Wayne), Satur- delta variant of the coronavirus is fueling infection proposed congressional and day, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. surges. legislative maps on which • Ivy Tech Evansville Citing new information about the variant’s abil- the Indiana House and Sen- Campus, Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 ity to spread among vaccinated people, the CDC also ate are expected to begin a.m. CDT. recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, stu- debate in September. • Ivy Tech Sellersburg dents and visitors at schools nationwide, regardless of The schedule, posted Campus, Saturday, Aug. 7, vaccination status. on the General Assembly’s 4 p.m. In other developments, President Joe Biden said his website, lists the following • Ivy Tech Elkhart Coun- administration was considering requiring all federal two-hour field hearings — ty Campus (22531 County workers to get vaccinated. 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(24-hour observations at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday) • Approving preliminary Sept. 15, Weigand Construc- to master continuing disclo- Construction will begin plans, the Form of Lease High: 84; Low: 63; Precipitation: None tion will present a design sure and undertaking (a legal as soon as possible in Feb- Wabash River Level (at the Main Street bridge): 1.44 and authorizing the publica- development budget to the procedure for bonding), ruary and is expected to feet at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday. tion of notice of lease hear- working group that is meet- adopt a resolution authoriz- take two years, wrapping up ing. ing in the planning of the ing bond anticipation notes sometime in June of 2024. • Assigning construction project. — again, only if needed, and Then will come the fun Wells County forecast bids and contracts to the Between Sept. 14 and 28, execute the lease. part for the staff at the mid- school building corporation. the bonds to fund the project The following day, the dle school — moving from Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3 The board will also adopt will be marketed. school corporation will sell the old into the new. Demo- p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around an amended and restated On Sept. 28, the school the bonds. lition and renovation of the 5 mph. post-issuance compliant board members will hold the On Sept. 30, Springer current middle school build- Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and procedure — if this is neces- lease hearing, hold an addi- will publish notice of execu- ing will take place from June sary. thunderstorms, mainly after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a tional appropriation hearing tion of the lease and the tar- of 2024 and June of 2025. low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph. On Aug. 26, Springer if it’s found to be necessary, get date for closing is Oct. “This kind of gives you a will publish the notice of Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunder- adopt a resolution autho- 26. snapshot of what the rest of storms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 the school lease hearing — rizing the execution of the Then there’s a break for our lives are going to look which must be done 30 days lease, adopt an additional awhile. like until we finish up this mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. prior to when the hearing is appropriation resolution — On Jan. 3, 2022, Weigand project,” Springer quipped. Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and held — and publish notice which will only be needed will finalize the bid docu- In a related matter, thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low of additional appropriations, if the anticipated cost of ments for contractors for the the school board met in a around 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph. if needed. the middle school project project with Jan. 28 set as closed-to-the-public execu- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. On Sept. 14, at a meeting exceeds the bond amount the deadline to receive bids. tive session to discuss a real Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. of the school board, Schmidt (Springer does not believe On Feb. 15, bids will be property transaction. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. will present updated design this will be needed), adopt awarded and the guaranteed [email protected] Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. CDC updates indoor NWCS makes face (Continued from Page 1) the last couple of days was no call for Americans school districts. The White House quickly from over 100 samples to document their vaccina- “We need a special ses- (Continued from Page 1) sure we’re keeping kids in pivoted on its own masking from several states and one tion status, which created an sion of the state Legislature high school because of close school, but we also wanted guidance, asking all staff other country. It is unpub- honor system. Unvaccinated to ban this kind of crap right contact with someone who to be very cognizant of if and reporters to wear masks lished, and the CDC has not people who did not want to now,” said Chris Nelson, tested positive for COVID- we’re starting to see a spike indoors because the latest released it. But “it is con- wear masks in the first place 38, founder of an anti-mask 19. Under the new rules, in actual COVID cases we CDC data shows that Wash- cerning enough that we feel saw it as an opportunity to group called Reopen South students will stay in school can be more strict in our ington faces a substantial like we have to act,” Walen- do what they wanted, they Florida. He threatened to go if they themselves have not plan,” Springer said. level of coronavirus trans- sky said. said. to board members’ homes to actually tested positive for [email protected] mission. Vaccinated people “have “If all the unvaccinated confront them directly. COVID-19. The CDC’s new mask the potential to spread that people were responsible “If we can’t be heard in “We wanted to make policy follows recent deci- virus to others,” she said. and wore mask indoors, we public areas, and peacefully, sions in Los Angeles and For much of the pandem- would not be seeing this we will go to where they are, St. Louis to revert to indoor ic, the CDC advised Ameri- surge,” said Dr. Ali Khan, a and we will let them know 9 hearings, 3 days mask mandates amid the cans to wear masks indoors former CDC disease inves- how we feel about this, (Continued from Page 1) spike in COVID-19 infec- to hosting these important and outdoors if they were tigator who now is dean of because we will not stand The hearings also were tions. The nation is averag- meetings across the state to within 6 feet of one another. the University of Nebraska’s for children being masked announced on the Indiana ing more than 57,000 cases hear directly from the pub- Then in April, as vaccina- College of Public Health. for another year,” he said. Senate and House Repub- a day and 24,000 COVID- lic on Indiana’s redistricting tion rates rose sharply, the Lawrence Gostin, a pub- Walensky said she is lican caucuses’ websites, 19 hospitalizations. process. Hoosiers can be agency eased its guidelines lic health law professor at aware of the criticisms and quoting the committee chair- The guidance on masks confident that we’ll continue on the wearing of masks Georgetown University, concerns, and she acknowl- men as follows: in indoor public places to meet all of our statutory outdoors, saying that fully drew a similar conclusion. edged that many Americans Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre applies in parts of the U.S. and constitutional require- vaccinated Americans no “It was completely fore- are weary of the pandemic Haute), who will chair with at least 50 new cases ments.” longer needed to cover their seeable that when they (the and do not want to return the hearings in Anderson, per 100,000 people in the Also in the announce- faces unless they were in CDC) made their announce- to prevention measures. Columbus, Evansville and last week. That includes ment, Ford and Wesco said a big crowd of strangers. ment, masking would no But she said new scientific Sellersburg: “Public input 60 percent of U.S. coun- that “an online portal with In May, the guidance was longer be the norm, and information forced the deci- on redistricting is extremely ties, officials said. New case mapping software will be eased further, allowing fully that’s exactly what’s hap- sion to change the guidance important to the map-draw- rates are particularly high launched in late August that vaccinated people to stop pened,” Gostin said. again. ing process,. We look for- in the South and Southwest, will allow the public to draw wearing masks outdoors in The CDC may be seen “This is not something ward to hearing from Hoo- according to a CDC tracker. and submit their own maps crowds and in most indoor as “flip-flopping,” he said, that I took lightly,” she said. siers from all over Indiana In Arkansas, Louisiana and for consideration.” settings. because there’s been no Ken Thigpen, a retired during these meetings.” Florida, every county has a ——— The guidance still called widely recognized change respiratory therapist who Rep. Tim Wesco high transmission rate. This story was provided for masks in crowded indoor in the science, he said. Fur- now works for a medi- (R-Osceola), who will chair Most new infections to the News-Banner by the settings, like buses, planes, thermore, it’s not likely to cal device manufacturer, is the meetings in Lafayette, in the U.S. continue to be Hoosier State Press Associ- hospitals, prisons and home- change the behavior of the fully vaccinated and stopped Valparaiso, Fort Wayne and among unvaccinated peo- ation’s Information Network. less shelters, but it cleared people who most need to wearing his mask in public Goshen: “We look forward ple. So-called breakthrough the way for reopening work- wear masks. in May. But he started to infections, which gener- places and other venues. “I don’t think you can reconsider in the last week ally cause milder illness, can Subsequent CDC guid- effectively walk that back,” after his job took him to hos- occur in vaccinated people. ance said fully vaccinated he said. pitals in Mississippi, Loui- When earlier strains of the people no longer needed The changes were sure siana, Alabama and Florida, virus predominated, infect- to wear masks at schools to renew mask debates in where he witnessed medical ed vaccinated people were either. school districts across the centers getting inundated found to have low levels For months, COVID country. with COVID-19 patients. of virus and were deemed cases, deaths and hospital- In South Florida, the “That delta variant is unlikely to spread the virus izations were falling steadi- Broward County school intense. 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But those experts were also state government to override wards back up, and the num- The data emerged over critical, noting that there any mandates imposed by bers are going nuts.” $15 wage becoming norm in hiring struggle By CHRISTOPHER a long-term goal. Himmel, 22, to move into and two in Detroit — says RUGABER Now, many staffing her own apartment after he’s fully staffed, with 80 AP Economics Writer companies say $15 an hour sharing living space with full- and part-time workers. WASHINGTON (AP) is the level that many busi- her sister. 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Mathieu Stevenson, the Crossroads a new desperation among the University of Minne- “Moving out on my own CEO of Snagajob, a site America’s service-industry sota. “It’s the number that was a huge goal for me,” for hourly workers, says a Pantry Markle! employers: “Now Hiring, those activists and workers she said. “I was so happy to handful of restaurant chains $15 an hour.” put on the table 10 years get that news.” are going so far as to offer It is hardly the official ago, and built a movement Steven Dyme, the owner retirement plans — he calls Visit us today at our federal minimum wage — towards.” of Flowers for Dreams, said it the “white collarization” at $7.25, that level hasn’t Even so, millions of the $15 minimum made of blue collar jobs — as Markle location to pick been raised since 2009 — Americans are still earning it much easier for him to benefits once reserved for up some of your favorite but for many lower-skilled less than $15 an hour. 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St. Rd. 3 & U.S. 224 ity. that even by 2025, roughly ularly for weddings, soared. “The $15 an hour “The Everything Store” MARKLE Businesses, particularly 17 million workers will Dyme, whose company debate,“ Stevenson said, “is in the restaurant, retail and remain below that level. has four locations — one in essentially being resolved Open 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a Week travel industries, have been Yet at ZipRecruiter, the Chicago, one in Milwaukee (Continued on Page 1a) offering a $15 wage to try number of job postings on to fill enough jobs to meet the site that are advertising surging demand from con- $15 an hour has more than sumers, millions of whom doubled since 2019, said are now spending freely Julia Pollak, labor econo- after a year in lockdown. mist for the company. The And many of the unem- proportion of jobs that offer ployed, buoyed by stimulus 401(k) retirement accounts, flexible scheduling, signing checks and expanded job- Health Communities less aid, feel able to hold bonuses and other benefits out for higher pay. has risen, too. The change since the The beneficiaries are pandemic has been swift. people like Maggie Him- For years, and notably in mel, who started working the 2020 presidential race, at the Flowers for Dreams labor advocates had trum- flower shop in Milwaukee peted $15 an hour as a wage last fall for $12.50 an hour. that would finally allow In January, the company low-paid workers to afford raised its minimum wage to basic necessities and narrow $15. inequality. It struck many as The higher pay allowed Local/area WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 • The News-Banner • Page 3 Police Notebook INCIDENTS between three women in the area. mal was trying to get to their dog. 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven Alarm company reported a smoke City: Officer responded but whoever Officer arrived and discovered a by Bridgette E. Ewart, Bluffton. alarm triggered in a hallway of Monday, 2:48 p.m., residence had been making the noise was large groundhog, which took off Both were stopped at the traffic the residence. Liberty Center Fire in the 100 block of South Morgan gone. running, ran down the road and light at the intersection when a Department dispatched. No fire. Street. Car vandalized. Monday, 11:52 p.m., 1000 ducked under a shed at one of the semi attempted a wide right turn Burning food had triggered the Monday, 6:56 p.m., residence block of Granary Court, Green- residences on Old Creek. from Main onto Wabash caus- alarm. in the 700 block of South Wayne field Farms subdivision. Offi- ACCIDENTS ing Heckman to try to avoid Monday, 4:32 p.m., rental prop- Street. Caller reported theft of a cers detained three teenagers City: being struck by the semi. Damage erty at 524 E. Wiley Ave. Smoke 2006 Mercury Mountaineer sport after a homeowner reported his Wednesday, July 21, 10:40 exceeded $1,000. detector alarm. Bluffton Fire utility vehicle. Turned out the vehi- home security system detected a.m. Main Street near Marga- County: Department dispatched. No fire. cle had actually been towed away the youth at the back of his home ret’s Road. Kenneth W. Engle, 70, Monday, 5:30 a.m., 950N Detector was faulty. from the residence after being attempting to break into the rural Bluffton, was southbound on at 100E. Rose M. Taylor, 71, Monday, 8:59 p.m., residence tagged as an abandoned vehicle. house. Their efforts were unsuc- Main Street in a 2017 Chevrolet Ossian, drove off the end of the at 4620W-100N. Propane leak- Monday, 6:57 p.m., Capri cessful. Several residents in and Tahoe when the left front wheel of T-intersection while westbound on ing around a faulty fill valve on a Court. Report of a “heavyset” around the Greenfield Farms sub- the Tahoe came loose, fell off and 950N, drove her 2014 Chevrolet tank at the residence. Liberty Cen- white male walking toward Main division also reported vandalism rolled into a northbound 1999 Ford Impala through the front yard of ter Fire Department dispatched. Street who keeps pulling his pants to their property and minor thefts truck driven by Dong T. Wang, 69, George and Phyllis Hoopingarner, Apache Propane contacted to take up and down. Officer checked the and the youths are suspected in rural Bluffton. Damage exceeded 9472N-100E and into a corn field care of the problem as it was their area but did not see anyone match- committing those thefts and van- $2,500. owned by Kaehr Properties, rural tank. ing the description. dalisms. Tuesday, 7 a.m., Wabash Street Decatur. Damage exceeded $5,000. TICKETS Monday, 7:06 p.m., 600 block Tuesday, 11:25 a.m., 1300 at Main Street. Steven G. Heck- FIRES Michael A. Wickey, 40, Markle; of West Cherry Street. Caller block of Old Creek Drive. Home- man, 53, Bluffton, backed a 2000 Monday, 3:56 p.m., residence 47 mph-30 zone, Main Street at reported hearing a loud argument owners reported that a wild ani- Ford F-250 pickup truck into a of Mada Murray, 4500S-500W. Division Road. OBITUARIES State’s virus cases return to May levels Kathleen A. Hershey, 65 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s sample of Indiana’s coronavirus cases 19. That’s equal to 50.4% of Indiana’s Kathleen Ann Hershey, 65, Bluffton, died Tuesday, July new cases and hospitalizations for show nearly 87% of those were the population eligible to receive a vac- 27, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Arrange- COVID-19 have rebounded to levels delta variant, a mutated coronavirus cine. ments are pending at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. last seen in May as an especially con- that spreads more easily than other ver- But the number of Hoosiers getting tagious coronavirus variant continues sions, the dashboard shows. vaccinated weekly against COVID-19 spreading, state data show. Indiana’s COVID-19 hospital- has fallen from a peak of about 56,000 After falling below 200 in late June, izations rose Monday to 735, the per week in early April to just under Indiana’s seven-day weekly average highest level since 746 people were 6,900 per week as of Tuesday. Court News of new coronavirus cases reached 708 being treated on May 28. The state’s The Indiana Department of Health on Sunday. That’s the highest weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations peaked in said Tuesday that another 15 Hoo- Wells Superior Court Petition for dissolu- average since May 20, when Indiana late November, when more than 3,400 siers had died from COVID-19 over Civil Cases tion filed in the marriage of averaged 770 new cases, according to Hoosiers were hospitalized. several days. Indiana’s pandemic toll Petition for dissolution Dawn R. Sorg, rural Ossian, Tuesday’s update to the state’s corona- As of Tuesday, more than 2.93 mil- now stands at 13,980 deaths, including filed in the marriage of Can- and Richard A. Sorg, rural virus dashboard. lion Hoosiers age 12 and older have confirmed and presumed coronavirus dace N. Keller, Ossian, and Ossian. Tests conducted this month on a been fully vaccinated against COVID- infections. Mitchell E. Keller, Ossian. Petition for dissolution Complaints for payment filed in the marriage of Ash- filed by Bluffton Regional ley Silas, Bluffton, and Fred- Henry sheriff questions spending, staff pay Medical Center against: drick Silas, Bluffton. Keevan Loomis, Bluffton, Complaint for payment By Travis Weik and money on job classifica- said the sheriff’s department for the sheriff and other law $2,697.43; Michael Mit- of $858.91 filed by Stucky, (New Castle) tion and salary studies “and might not be in this situation enforcement agencies or fire tlestedt, rural Bluffton, Lauer and Young LLP, Fort Courier-Times we never go with it.” today if the county’s Public departments in Henry Coun- $1,588.36; Jacoby Gibson, Wayne, against Becky S. Henry County Sheriff “Why not? What does it Safety Local Income Tax ty, the money was redirected Bluffton, $8,112; Dani- Love, Bluffton. Ric McCorkle was given the take?” he asked the council. (LIT) was still being used to pay for the daily opera- elle M. Fairchild, Ossian, Complaint for return of floor during a recent special McCorkle asked for clari- the way it was originally tions of the Sheriff’s Depart- $1,280.25; Deborah Ecche- 1999 Dodge 1500 pickup meeting of the county council fication on the $9.2 million designed. ment. varria, Bluffton, $2,144.95; truck filed by Patrick B. and commissioners. that Henry County is getting (Note: When it was first Morgan voted against the Iesha Donaldson, Ossian, Geyer, Bluffton, against McCorkle emphasized for COVID-19 relief. He created, this was called a change. Councilman Har- $2,475.03; Sharon Allen, Ryan Ellenberger, Geneva. over and over that his road said the rules keep changing “local option income tax” old Griffin, a former sheriff, Bluffton, $1,285.18. deputies and jail officers and wanted to know if that or LOIT. The name later abstained from the vote on aren’t getting paid enough for money could be used for rais- became “local income tax” that budget. the job they do every day. es in his department. (LIT). Officials used the two “We’re now funded by This event: The sheriff said it feels Councilman Chad Mali- names interchangeably.) Safety LIT and everything BBR Imports • 10% off purchase with like law enforcement is “the coat explained the funds The previous county we received in our budget Store Liquidation Sales Donation of 10 canned food items, illegitimate child at the fam- can maybe be used to give a council – most of whom before, in the regular bud- 1015 W Wiley Ave Bluffton, IN ily gathering – if we’re being bonus to first-line responders were voted out of office in get, went to other things,” • Donations will go to nice.” who worked during the pan- 2017 – told taxpayers the McCorkle said. Big 1 Year Anniversary Celebration the Bluffton Church of God food Pantry He said Henry County’s demic. money would be used “to “Now we’re no better Sat. July 31 - 11A to 4P deputies are paid third in Councilman Kenon Gray build up and bolster public off,” Morgan said. • Door Prize Gifts to the the county, behind New said the one-time stipend safety,” Morgan said. McCorkle told the council Sun. August 1 - 12Noon to 3P 1st 20 people each day Castle police and Indiana could not be figured into the The LIT generates more he would look into more cre- We Sell Pallets full of Big Box Store Liquidation • Hourly Prize drawings State troopers. And they county’s annual budget. than $1 million each year for ative ways to raise revenue Returns/overstock & discontinued items ... and More have lower starting salaries “We can never use that to public safety. The Depart- for his workers. than their counterparts at the pay salaries because we don’t ment of Local Government One option is to start Join our Facebook Group “BBR IMPORTS” for more details. Knightstown Police Depart- have any guarantee that that Finance projects Henry charging for funeral escorts ment. money will be back tomor- County will get $1.3 million around the county, rather than On top of that, Henry row,” Malicoat told Sheriff this year from it. continuing to provide that Annual County officers run the jail, McCorkle. “I don’t anticipate “If it was used properly as a free service. The sher- where inmates from all over the federal government send- and for its intended purpos- iff’s department could also the county are housed. ing us any more money.” es... we [might] not have the start charging for repeat false “It’s tough when you’re The concern from the problems in Sheriff’s Depart- alarms at residences. Benefitting “The Closet ” third. When you’ve got twice council was that McCorkle ment right now,” he said at “But is that fair to the as much to cover, and you’ve or other department heads the July 15 work session. voting public?” McCorkle Dan’s Fish Fry got that much more respon- would have to turn around Morgan said the previous asked. “Is it fair to you or sibility,” McCorkle told the and cut pay in a couple years county council repurposed me?” FISH & CHICKEN commissioners and council if they were depending on the LIT tax revenue soon ——— members. “It makes it diffi- those emergency funds for after the money started roll- This story was provided FRIDAY • AUG 6 • 4 to 7:30 PM cult to keep people.” regular wages. ing in. to the News-Banner by the He was also frustrated that Public Safety Income Tax Rather than creating a Hoosier State Press Associa- Adults $10 or $12 at the drive -up Henry County spends time Councilman Clay Morgan emergency savings account tion’s Information Network. Children (12 & under) $6 CARRYOUT ONLY Indiana Roundup Buy Tickets in Advance 2 teenage boys ed only a few minutes, and “COVID-19 vaccines are Man dies in crash IMPD internal officers are highly effective at prevent- charged in fatal investigating to ensure the ing severe illness and hos- shooting of girl during brief officer was in the right to pitalization and lessen the police pursuit initiate a pursuit of the sus- risk of death from COVID 1532 N Main • Bluffton • 260-824 -0177 TERRE HAUTE. Ind. pect. by nearly 100-fold. 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But when officers arrived at including Indianapolis wear The boy faces initial the scene the suspect fled in masks in indoor public spac- charges of murder, attempt- a vehicle and a police pur- es, regardless of vaccination Jerry Flack ed murder, aggravated bat- suit followed that reached status. tery, criminal recklessness speeds of 60 mph (97 kilo- The department said & Associates and possession of a firearm meters per hour), police the recommendation was without a license, police said. “especially important for WE REPRESENT MANY MANY MANY INSURANCE COMPANIES have said. He has been Investigators said the those who are, or who live WE HAVE ALL THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID OPTIONS AVAILABLE logged into the Vigo County driver may have struck a with someone who is, at Juvenile Center, the Tri- median and lost control of higher risk for complica- bune-Star reported Tuesday. the vehicle, and was ejected tions from COVID-19.” WE HAVE THE MARKETPLACE UNDER 65 PRODUCTS A 17-year-old also was from it as the vehicle rolled The recommendation The Price Tag is the Same Everywhere Consider Local for Better Service arrested, on charges of pos- down an embankment. came after the federal Cen- session of a firearm by a The vehicle then landed on ters for Disease Control and FREE INFORMATION FREE EDUCATION ON child, possession of mari- the suspect, who was pro- Prevention made a similar juana, theft of a firearm, nounced dead at the scene. recommendation, citing a ALL OUR PRODUCTS WE ARE FORMER TEACHERS and unauthorized entry to a “It was an unfortunate rise in cases and waning motor vehicle, police said. event,” Commander Kerry vaccination rates and revis- WHEN YOU HAVE PROBLEMS AND YOU WILL HAVE PROBLEMS YOU WILL HAVE US TO COUNT ON First responders found Buckner told WXIN-TV. ing guidance issued by the Carroll in the rear passen- “The only good thing is that agency in May. 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Police say the chase last- and get vaccinated. In the 1882 Building at Main & Market with the mural on the outside wall • 260-824-1618 Page 4 • The News-Banner • WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 OPINION Providing our readers with the best coverage we can You may have noticed a different element to our editorial coverage these last few months. The goal is to reimagine our method of covering government meetings, which is a critical piece of our jobs as reporters. News-Banner reporters attend numerous meetings each month in order to report for readers what Jessica their elected officials are doing, what actions they take that impact them and Bricker how they are using taxpayer money. It’s part of what makes us watchdogs. But our coverage should always strive to be engag- ing, readable and focused. To that end, I started putting together Wells County Briefs. The briefs are similar to the U.S./World Roundup or the Indiana Roundup elements that we use. Those listings include concise bits of stories for readers to get the most important information without diving into a lengthy story. While our Local Roundup on Saturday provides a preview of the following week’s meeting agendas, Wells County Briefs replaces the bulleted list at the end of our meeting stories. Given our schedule of meetings, the listing — which may or may not be printed every week — can pro- vide more context for a vote that happened at both the county commissioners and the county council, which meet on consecutive days. It can also provide a side-by- Joe Biden and the social democratic moment side comparison of what other councils and boards are We are living in a new social democratic Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. doing, say Southern Wells and Bluffton-Harrison, which moment. There is also an ethical dimension here often meet the same week. It’s true that parties calling themselves by that that was brought home to me in a conversa- Ideally the listing will provide a big picture of the name are having, at best, mixed success in the polls tion this month with Olaf Scholz. He is Ger- government happenings in a way that’s easily digested and at ballot boxes. But President Joe Biden is such many’s finance minister in retiring Chancel- by readers. a soothing figure that it’s easy to miss how much he lor Angela Merkel’s coalition government I started trying it out myself in May when I first start- and his policies reflect this fundamental transforma- and the Social Democratic Party’s candidate ed filling in at Southern Wells school board and then tion of politics. for the top job in elections scheduled for carried it over to the county beat. I liked how it looked Sweeping change should not come as a surprise September. and how it read. It seems to be the best way to share the given the traumas the world has confronted since The Social Democrats have been running most important information. 2016. The rise of right-wing authoritarian parties, third in the polls, behind Merkel’s Christian E.J. It also gives us permission to focus on the most and especially of Donald Trump, brought on a crisis Democrats and the Greens, but some polls Dionne important items out of the meeting — especially while of democracy. Political systems had barely absorbed suggest Scholz may be closing the gap. His writing on deadline — and allows us to provide more that shock when the covid-19 outbreak required sud- party hopes that a sufficiently strong sec- context or another story later in the week. den, large-scale government action to combat the ond-place finish could allow him to cobble together I’m still figuring out what it means to be Wells coronavirus’ spread and prevent economic collapse. a government with the Greens and either the Free County’s newspaper of record in the 21st Century, but I By placing a premium on competent public Democrats, a liberal, pro-market party, or the Left want us to be more than a repository of meeting agenda administration and traditional forms of expertise, the party. items. pandemic undermined upstart ultranationalist parties The rise of the far right in Germany, and his That is the goal of this new endeavor. before they had a chance to consolidate their gains. own party’s struggles, have led Scholz to think — — — Voters faced with life-and-death questions have hard about the difficulties of creating “a common A related aside for this space: You may have seen the been reluctant to entrust their fate to demagogues political project for someone who is working on the listing Tuesday of The News-Banner’s latest haul from more skilled at stoking resentments than solving streets of New York cleaning it, and the other one the Hoosier State Press Association. I am humbled to problems. working in the law firm, and the other one working But the far-right surge also worked in tandem at the theater, and those who are working and servic- have been honored by my peers in the industry for edi- with the pandemic’s challenges to bring to a close ing at the hospital.” torial writing, a category in which I never suspected I’d the era of austerity and unconstrained globalized He sees progressives as needing to respond to be recognized. capitalism. The way opened for a new wave of gov- two large problems — one economic, the other The Banner submitted a lot of great content for the ernment activism. social and personal. latest contest, but I have no doubt there was a lot of Unprecedented, redistributive government spend- Globalization, and particularly the rise of the important content last year across the state. The 2020 ing across the wealthy countries prevented the Asian economies, has put a stress on wages by contest was postponed due to the pandemic, and even pandemic downturn from becoming another Great bringing billions of additional workers into competi- this year’s announcement on Friday was done online. Depression. At the same time, the seething social tion with citizens of wealthy countries. Economic The hope is next year we can resume festivities to cel- resentments that right-wing populists brought to the policies in developed countries, he says, must ebrate the state’s best journalism face to face. fore forced even the complacent to recognize the give their workers confidence in a future that will As always, thank you for reading and for subscribing. dislocations and injustices bred by rising inequality still afford them “good and safe jobs with good We appreciate you. over the last half-century. incomes.” [email protected] This shift toward interventionism has been His other focus is on “dignity,” “giving people reinforced by a climate crisis whose dangers are the feeling of respect and acknowledgment” and increasingly obvious to large majorities across the creating a society in which “we are not looking democratic world. down on each other.” Who’s Who All this has led to a resurgence of social democ- Drawing explicitly on the American political phi- A continuing series on how to contact government officials racy’s core idea: that market economies can thrive losopher Michael J. Sandel’s critique of meritocracy, The seven Wells County Council members include only when governments underwrite them with and implicitly channeling Democratic Ohio Sen. four who are elected from and by council districts and three strong systems of social insurance, new paths to Sherrod Brown’s emphasis on “the dignity of work,” who are elected countywide and serve at-large. opportunity for those cast aside by capitalism’s Scholz sees dignity and respect as key both to mak- District 1 (includes Rock Creek, Liberty, Jackson, “creative destruction,” and updated rules to advance ing racially and ethnically diverse societies work, Chester and Nottingham townships, as well as Harrison social goods that include family life, education, pub- and to responding to the social distempers that have Township excluding the city of Bluffton): Jim Oswalt (R), lic health — and the planet itself. drawn voters to the far right. 6505S-500W, Bluffton; phone 260-413-8872. This explains why there is more unity among If Scholz sounds a lot like Joe Biden, that’s no District 2 (includes Lancaster Township and Jefferson Democrats than skeptics expected around Biden’s accident. The political winds are on the side of the Township east of the Ossian town limits): Steve Huggins big investment program. Its emphasis on shared social and economic reformers. But the new change (R), council president, 1723E-350N; phone 437-8872. social needs reflects how broad the new consensus agents will have to make their policies work. That’s District 3 (Union Township and Jefferson Township, is. It encompasses pro-capitalist moderates such one of the responsibilities Biden is carrying — not including Ossian): Todd Mahnensmith (R), P.O. Box 342, as Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., and Jon Tester, just for the United States but also for those hoping Ossian, phone 622-6188. D-Mont., no less than democratic socialists such to follow the same path elsewhere. District 4 (the city of Bluffton south of the Lancaster as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., or Rep. Alexandria E.J. Dionne is on Twitter: @EJDionne. Township line): Chuck King (D), 1025 S. Main St., Bluff- ton, phone 273-1742. At-Large: Vicki Andrews (R), 8708S-600W, Warren-90, phone 375-3131. Ben & Jerry’s takes liberal distortions global At-Large: Scott Elzey (R), 1824 NW Ind. 116-90, Mar- kle, phone 750-1800. Ben & Jerry’s, noted for possible. Those are the values But Ben & Jerry’s is not satis- At-Large: Seth Whicker (R), vice president, 1191 W. its ice cream made from of freedom and capitalism that fied promoting moral relativism and Hancock St., Uniondale, phone 403-6928. “contented cows,” has pro- make possible starting a small big government in the U.S., limiting duced not such contented business and building it into a opportunity for the poor in America; consumers in many circles multimillion-dollar enterprise. they want to bring the same misguid- following its announcement In all likelihood, the grand- ed worldview to the Middle East. Today in History to stop selling its ice cream parents of Cohen and Green- Over 100 years ago, when Jews By The Associated Press ried his fifth wife, Catherine in Israel’s West Bank and in field immigrated to the United started returning to their ancient Today is Wednesday, Howard. East Jerusalem. States one or two generations homeland, there was nothing there. July 28, the 209th day of In 1821, Peru declared its Although the announce- before they were born, most As author and businessman George 2021. There are 156 days independence from Spain. ment calls these areas Star likely from Europe. Like most Gilder has written, from 1921 to left in the year. In 1914, World War I “occupied territories,” Jewish immigrants, they came 1943, the new Jewish immigration Today’s Highlight in began as Austria-Hungary more accurate would be Parker to America for freedom and increased the number of enterprises History: On July 28, 1976, declared war on Serbia. to describe their status opportunity. Had their grand- in the region fourfold, the number of an earthquake devastated In 1932, federal troops as “disputed” territories parents remained where they jobs tenfold and the amount of capital northern China, killing at forcibly dispersed the so- regarding Israel’s sovereignty. These were, the chances that their grand- investment one-hundredfold. least 242,000 people. called “Bonus Army” of are areas captured by Israel after the children would be worth hundreds of Today, Israel’s $43,610 per capita On this date: World War I veterans who Six-Day War in 1967. millions of dollars today are zero. GDP is more than 10 times the aver- In 1540, King Henry had gathered in Washing- Let’s keep in mind that Israel has Yet their grandchildren, who have age of their neighboring countries. VIII’s chief minister, Thom- ton to demand payments been in a battle for survival since its achieved so much, do not include This growth has benefited Arabs as as Cromwell, was executed, they weren’t scheduled to founding in 1948. Israelis are survi- freedom and capitalism among the well as Jews. But the liberal mind the same day Henry mar- receive until 1945. vors, not conquerors. If not for inces- values that they list as important to knows no logic. Only its distorted sant hostility by its Arab neighbors, them. Greenfield has been a supporter worldview. the Six-Day War, in which these ter- of socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders. Ben & Jerry’s is not interested in The ritories were captured, never would And last year, after the George Floyd condemning mismanaged neighbor- News-Banner have taken place. incident, the firm announced on their ing Arab countries for not providing (USPS 059-200) But the point here is the consisten- website, “We Must Dismantle White opportunity for their own citizens. Evening News est. 1892 • Evening Banner est. 1899 • Consolidated 1929 cy of the confused minds of liberals, Supremacy.” They reserve their protest for the one that now Ben & Jerry’s shows knows The announcement reminded their county in the region, Israel, that is News-Banner Publications, Inc. no borders. consuming public of the firm’s com- working for both Jews and Arabs, due George B. Witwer, Chairman of the Board The history of the company is mitment to Black Lives Matter. This to hard work, creativity, and econom- Doug Brown, President, Publisher proudly recounted on the firm’s web- is the Black Lives Matter that I wrote ic freedom and opportunity. Mark Miller, Vice-President, Opinion Page Editor site, relating how Ben Cohen and about last week that attributes poverty Ben & Jerry’s wants to spread Dianne Witwer, Secretary/Treasurer Jerry Greenfield started it in 1978 in Cuba not to the communists who their left-wing values across the with a $12,000 investment ($4,000 run the place but to the United States globe, limiting opportunity for the Periodicals Postage Paid at Bluffton, IN 46714. Published every borrowed) and a $5 correspondence of America. world’s poor. day except Sundays and principal holidays at 125 N. Johnson St., course in ice-cream making. Promi- Like so many wealthy liberals, Like all those from the left, the Bluffton IN 46714, Post Offi ce Box 436 nent in telling their story is their although freedom and capitalism company damages exactly those who Jessica Bricker, Editor emphasis on how important “core made them rich, they want to deprive it claims to care about and want to values” are to them. those who do not have those very help, all in the name of “core values.” Opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily But the “core values” they ignore values that could make the same pos- © 2021 CREATORS.COM represent the views of this newspaper. are the values that made their success sible for them. LIFESTYLES WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 • The News-Banner • Page 5 Embrace imperfection: Good can be good enough On a bookshelf in my study, book, one she must out brown silk ease at the age of 65, would she Here’s the thing: Sometimes by my desk, I have most of my have heard some- suit I started my have finished the suit? If she had I wish I’d saved the pieces of mother’s diaries, beginning with where: heavens about 7-8 known she would be incapacitat- that suit so I could have finished the childhood diary she kept in “Hark the Her- years ago. … I ed by dementia by the age of 68, it myself. I didn’t. Probably just 1934 when ald angels sing, did good work!! would she have finished the suit, as well. What I want to finish is she was 10. Wally Simpson Think I’ll finish it. and the paintings she started and not a mother’s unfinished work, The first entry stole our king. It’s pretty. Not too didn’t complete, and the short sto- but my own. I have many works in that little “Peace on earth out of date either. ries she began but never resolved, in progress: A quilt that’s slowly green book, and mercy mild, Messed around and all those other projects left becoming whole, a collection of on New Year’s Hauptmann stole with ship paint- half-done? poetry gradually coming together, Day, notes the Lindbergh ings but didn’t do. Maybe. But I don’t think so. a painting of our big old red barn that she and child.” I have to make myself do these My mother’s stumbling block was that currently mostly exists in my her twin both The things 12-year-olds think things before I die. My life is slip not about recognizing her own imagination. had whooping about, then and now. slip slipping away. Then I think – mortality. She got that. Most of us To finish those things, I will rip Jean cough. In the In 1945, she writes about the I do them and they turn out to be do. We all only get so much time out many stitches in that quilt and diaries that fol- surrender terms for World War II, just more nothing – maybe that’s on earth to do what we can do. do them over again until they’re Harper low the details and the end of the war, and her worse than not doing them + hav- Instead, my mother was trapped good. I will revise a lot of those are fascinating. brother finally coming home from ing hope?!” by the impossible ideal of perfec- poems over and over until they’re Other child- overseas. In the 1950s, she is sin- I am sad to report that my tion. Voltaire said it best: “Perfect good. And the painting of the hood illnesses crop up: Measles, gle and working as a teacher, writ- mother never finished sewing that is the enemy of good.” barn? Getting it out of my imagi- mumps, chicken pox. The daily ing about that and the many boy- suit. We found it in the bottom My mother was a good seam- nation and onto the canvas – that life of the 1930s emerges in casual friends who came and went, until drawer of her dresser after she stress, a good painter, a good won’t be remotely perfect, but it details: The delivery of ice for the my father finally appears in 1956. died in 1999 at the age of 75. The writer. But “good” in her mind will be finished, it will be done, icebox. Her mother doing laun- In the 1960s, she writes about the brown silk material was still in just wasn’t enough. “Perfect” and and done is good. dry by hand. The evenings spent Cold War, and the Cuban mis- pieces, still pinned to the suit pat- only perfect, whatever that might ——— listening to the radio, playing sile crisis. In the 1970s, she frets tern. It was a very pretty material, mean, that was the only thing that Editor’s Note: This is one of a card games, reading to each other about her eldest daughter not tak- dark brown and shimmering, but counted. Anything less would series of articles written by a group aloud. ing school quite seriously enough. by 1999, the style of the suit was, be, as my mother wrote, “more of retired and current teachers: Jean As the diaries unfold, one And then, in the last diary of hers indeed, very much out of date. nothing.” And so, perfection was Harper, Billy Kreigh, Marianne Darr- decade into another, the daily that I have, from 1975, my mother This note in my mother’s diary indeed her enemy. Better to leave Norman, and Anna Spalding. Their details of my mother’s life are writes: has haunted me for a very long things unfinished because – hope- intent is to spur discussions at the din- woven in with national and inter- “Another day has passeth! I time. When she wrote it, she was fully – maybe someday that silk ner table and elsewhere. You may also national events. In 1936, my sure didn’t do what I wanted to. 51. If she had known she would suit might be perfect, rather than voice your thoughts and reactions via mother writes a little poem in her …went thru sewing stuff. Took be diagnosed with Parkinson’s dis- simply “good.” The News-Banner’s letters to editor.

Wells Co. Council on Aging 225 W. Water St., Bluffton Upcoming area August festival listed 260-824-1070 Focus on Office Hours Monday Popcorn Festival of Van Redkey Gas Boom friendly activities, food ven- the Miami Indiana, drum through Friday are 8:30 a.m. Seniors Buren—Aug. 5-7, events Days—Aug. 14, antiques, dors, free. Info at artsunited. dance, flint knapping, crafts, to 4:30 p.m. across from the library to vendors, live bands, petting org/taste. food, donation entry. Info at include entertainment, food zoo, cake walk, corn hole Miami Days at the Pil- miamiindians.org. ing and www.facebook. booths, free. Info at pop- tourney and more, free. 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AskTell for our latest the Website World! visitor statistics! TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! The power of print and the Internet, working www.news-banner.com or www.facebook.com/news-banner for you! Call 824-0224 for more information. Page 6 • The News-Banner • WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 SPORTS Coaching trio has 94 combined seasons By JOSH BURRIS Despite winning the league champion- Sometimes coaching just finds you. ship last year, the three feel the key to their That’s what happened with the three coaching is they do not make it all about coaches of Bluffton Youth Baseball’s championships. Andrews & Crell. The leaders of the Junior “The key to us is we don’t look for League squad were all three approached by championships because they are hard to get. different people years ago about coaching We just want the kids to play hard, have fun, baseball, and it has turned into 94 combined and then at the end have a winning season. years of of service time. That’s it,” Williamson said. No three coaches have been together in They look at it as two seasons. First you Bluffton Youth Baseball as long as Dorrance have your regular season where you try to Stinson, Ron Kipfer, and Dan Williamson. win your division. Then in the tournament The trio has been together for eight seasons everyone is 0-0 once again. It’s a whole new and topped 100 wins this past summer. season, and in that season you want to go Stinson has been coaching in the league 3-0, with the last win being in the champi- for 39 years, Kipfer for 37, and Williamson onship. for 18. Most youth baseball coaches join the They want their team to peak at the end coaching ranks to coach their kids that play of the year when it matters most. Dorrance Stinson (left), Dan Williamson (middle) and Ron Kipfer have been coaching Bluffton on the team. Neither one has a son on the “During the season you try to improve Junior League baseball for 94 combined years. Eight of those seasons have been spent togeth- team though. It’s the love of the game that as the season goes on so you get to play- er. This past season the trio topped 100 wins. (Photo by Jessica Bricker) keeps bringing them back year after year. ing your best ball at the time of the tourna- “I like the game of baseball,” Williamson ment,” Kipfer said. son said about being down early. “We’ve got to leave him in.’” said. “Each game you get a little bit better, been through this before.” Huffer retired all 18 batters he faced – They all three got introduced to coaching cut down on your errors, get a little better All the years spent coaching together seven put outs and 11 strikeouts – in his six baseball by friends inviting them to give it pitching, and a little better hitting. By the have created countless memories, and the innings of work. And over the course of the a shot. time you get to the end of the season, then three were able to rattle off several of the entire season, the team scored 244 runs on Stinson got his start after his son gradu- you are ready for that tournament,” Stinson cool and crazy things they’ve witnessed in 175 hits. ated high school in 1982. The league always added. their time. Stinson and Williamson once The three have also coached long enough wanted him to coach when his son was There are also no practices during coached a game that lasted two days. One to have seen a couple generations come playing, but he never wanted to coach his the season, so there are a lot of practices player insisted he could not pitch, but then through the league, coaching sons of players own son, just watch. crammed in before the season starts to try struck out the next three batters he faced. they coached back when they first started. A guy that had played baseball with Stin- and create a good starting point for the team. But they all three agreed on what their Stinson won the tournament with Mark son’s son approached him about coaching a After that though, there are not many favorite memory from coaching is: an unde- Betancourt when he coached Standard Fed- team together years later. opportunities to work on getting better feated 2012 season with a perfect game in eral in 1985. Several years later, he won the “That’s how I got started,” Stinson said. except for in-game opportunities. They play the championship. tournament again while coaching Mark’s “Me and him coached together. And then two games per week. “That would have to be the highlight. son Braxton. when he got out of school and left, I took it “Once the season starts, that’s it. Then Never seen it done,” Stinson said. Braxton Betancourt is also one of many over and I have had teams since then.” you got to go with what you’ve got,” Wil- It was a hot day they recalled, with the players that have come through their teams Kipfer got his start after a guy he was liamson said. “Sometimes you have to do it temperature sitting at 98 degrees for the that went on to play varsity baseball at bowling with asked about helping him on the fly (learn in game situations).” 8 p.m. game time. Nick Huffer took the Bluffton, which is an accomplishment all coach. Even with the lack of practice during the mound and not one single player from the three are excited to see from former players. “I thought ‘Well, I don’t know,’ but then season, there are still bigger challenges with opposing team reached base safely. “We are proud of that,” Williamson said. I thought ‘OK, I’ll try it,’” Kipfer said. “So I coaching younger kids – like keeping them “We didn’t do anything but sit and “I figure we must have done something coached with him one year and then his boy focused. watch,” Williamson said with a laugh. “It right if they’re on the high school team,” moved on. And that’s when I took the team Stinson said they get down on them- made the front page of the paper. It was the Stinson said. over then. And I’ve had it ever since 1985.” selves rather easily when things do not go first time that it ever happened in this league Neither of the three played high school Williamson was approached by Steve their way, they make a mistake, or if they that a championship had a perfect game.” baseball growing up, but they are all base- Pastore at the end of the 1999 season about strikeout. They have to constantly remind It almost never happened. Kipfer was ball fans themselves outside of coaching. coaching with him. them that mistakes are part of the game, going to pull him out in the third inning. All three are fans of different teams in the “‘How would you like to coach Junior but that it is nothing they cannot come back Huffer and another teammate were play- National League Central Division, with League Baseball?’” Williamson recalled from. ing in another tournament in Cooperstown Williamson claiming the Cubs, Stinson the him asking. “Cool,” he replied. During last year’s championship run the next day, and Kipfer wanted to save his Reds, and Kipfer the Cardinals. Williamson was with Pastore from 2000 alone, the team had seven come-from- arm so he could pitch in that tournament. They are in enemy fan bases at the pro to 2004 until he left. After that William- behind victories. He also did not realize Huffer had a perfect ranks, but there is nobody else they would son began coaching with Stinson in 2005 “They get down on themselves, and it’s game going for him. rather suit up with for their games at Roush until their team was eventually merged into hard to get them back up,” Stinson said. “If “I was going to pull him out in the third Park. Ron’s team. the other team scores three runs in the first inning,” Kipfer recalled. “And they said “I couldn’t have picked two better guys The team was sponsored by Pizza Hut inning, it’s over (to them). But we got six ‘you can’t pull him out.’ And I said what do (to coach with),” Williamson said. at first when the three connected. Now the (innings) left.” you mean I can’t pull him out? ‘He’s got a “Same back to you Dan,” Stinson said. team is sponsored by Andrews & Crell. “It’s like ‘Dude, this ain’t new,” William- perfect game going!’ So I said, ‘OK, well I [email protected] Simone Biles withdraws from final By WILL GRAVES U.S. put on a dazzling display on their and took off her bar grips. And just like Golden Knights AP Sports Writer way to gold in Rio de Janeiro, gym- that, her night was over. TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles nastics has undergone a reckoning. “To see her kind of go out like arrived in Tokyo as the star of the U.S. The tectonic plates in a sport where that is very sad because this Olympic trade goalie Fleury Olympic movement and perhaps the obedience, discipline and silence were Games, I feel like, is kind of hers,” Lee Games themselves. She convinced long considered as important as talent said. to the Blackhawks herself she was prepared for the pres- and artistry are moving. Biles is scheduled to defend her sure. That she was ready to carry the Biles has become an outspoken Olympic title in the all-around final By STEPHEN WHYNO and burden of outsized expectations. advocate for athlete’s rights and the on Thursday. She also qualified for all JOHN WAWROW Only, as the women’s gymnas- importance of proper mental health. four event finals later in the Games. AP Hockey Writers tics team final approached There was a time, there were She said she will regroup on Wednes- Marc-Andre Fleury was traded from Vegas to Chi- on Tuesday night, some- many times actually, where day before deciding whether to con- cago on Tuesday, a stunning turn of events that has thing felt off. And the ath- she felt she wasn’t right tinue. the NHL’s reigning Vezina Trophy-winning goalten- lete widely considered the and just powered through Biles’ abrupt absence forced the der contemplating his future. Greatest of All Time in her because that’s what people Americans to scramble a bit. The The Golden Knights traded Fleury to the Black- sport knew it. expected of her. finals are a three-up/three-count for- hawks for minor league forward Mikael Hakkarainen So rather than push Not anymore. And the mat, meaning each country enters three in a salary dump. Fleury is set to count $7 million through the doubts that crept stand she took could reso- of their four athletes on an apparatus, against the cap next season, the final year of his con- into her head as she’s done nate far beyond the color of with all three scores counting. tract. so many times in the past, any medal she may win in Chiles stepped in to take Biles’ And that’s if he reports at all. Agent Allan Walsh tweeted, “Marc-Andre will be taking time to discuss Biles decided enough was Tokyo. place on uneven bars and balance his situation with his family and seriously evaluate his enough. She was done. For Biles is the latest in a beam. The 20-year-old who made hockey future at this time.” now. Simone Biles series of high-profile ath- the team with her steady consistency Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrim- The American star with- letes, including tennis star pulled off a solid bars routine and mon knew Fleury “wanted to play in Vegas.” drew from the competition follow- Naomi Osaka, who have used their drilled her balance beam set two days “With respect to what decisions he might make ing one rotation, opening the door for platforms to discuss their mental heath after falling twice on the event. moving forward, this is a player who is at the very top the team of Russian athletes to win struggles. A subject that was once Thanks in part to a little help from of his game,” McCrimmon said during a video call gold for the first time in nearly three taboo has become far more accepted ROC — which counted a pair of falls with reporters. “I sure think he’ll play this year. But decades. and embraced. on beam — the U.S. drew within strik- those are thing that I would leave he or others to speak Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic ing distance heading to floor, the final about.” Grace McCallum guided the U.S. to Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland rotation. Fleury, 36, did not have Chicago on his 10-team silver while Biles cheered from the applauded Biles for prioritizing her Without Biles and her otherworldly no-trade list but did not want to be traded at all. Chi- sideline in a white sweatsuit, at peace “mental wellness over all else” and tumbling, the U.S. needed to be near cago is certainly hoping to add him as the organiza- with a decision that revealed a shift offered the organization’s full sup- perfect to close the gap. It didn’t hap- tion shifts from a rebuild into win-now mode. not only in Biles but perhaps the sport port. USA Gymnastics women’s pro- pen. Chiles stumbled to the mat at the “The opportunity to acquire a Vezina-winning she’s redefined. gram vice-president called Biles’ act end of her second pass, and any chance goaltender is rare and one you cannot pass up,” “We also have to focus on our- “incredibly selfless.” the U.S. had of chasing down ROC Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said. “Marc-Andre selves, because at the end of the day Biles posted on social media went right along with it. improves our goaltending, strengthens our team we’re human, too,” Biles said. “So, we Monday that she felt the weight of Not that Chiles or the rest of the defense and will have a huge impact on the overall have to protect our mind and our body, the world on her shoulders after an Americans particularly cared. The gold development of the Blackhawks. Having a goaltender rather than just go out there and do uncharacteristically sloppy showing might be gone, but something more like this on our team will put the talent we currently what the world wants us to do.” during qualifying left the Americans significant may have happened instead. have on our roster in a better position to achieve sus- The Americans — fueled by an looking up at the ROC on the score- It’s a tradeoff they can live with. tained success.” uneven bars routine by Lee that not board. “This medal is definitely for It’s the first time in 20 years the reigning Vezina even Biles could match — drew The tension affected her practice. It (Biles),” said Chiles. “If it wasn’t if winner was traded before the next season. Buffalo within eight-tenths of a point through affected her confidence. And when she it wasn’t for her, we wouldn’t be here traded Dominik Hasek to Detroit on the first day of free agency in 2001. three rotations. ROC, however, never stepped onto the vault runway, it final- where we are right now. We wouldn’t wavered on floor. And they erupted Fleury went 26-10-0 with a 1.98 goals-against ly found its way to her performance, be a silver medalist because of who average and .928 save percentage last season and was when 21-year-old Angelina Melniko- too. she is as a person.” voted the Vezina winner by GMs. He started 16 of the va’s score assured them of the top spot She was scheduled to do an Chiles then turned to her good Golden Knights’ 19 playoff games over Lehner, who on the podium for the first time since “Amanar” vault that requires a round- friend. finished the postseason as the starter after a gaffe by the Unified Team won in Barcelona in off back handspring onto the table fol- Biles helped convince her to move Fleury late in Game 3 of the semifinals against Mon- 1992. lowed by 2 1/2 twists. Biles instead to Houston to train alongside her two treal altered the series and led coach Peter DeBoer to The victory came a day after ROC did just 1 1/2 twists with a big leap years ago, a decision that turned Chiles switch back and forth. men’s team edged Japan for the top forward after landing. She sat down into an Olympian. In an empty arena spot in the men’s final. Great Britain and talked to U.S. team doctor Marcia in the middle of Japan with the world edged Italy for bronze. Faustin, then headed to the back while watching, Chiles did for Biles what “The impossible is possible now,” the rest of the Americans moved on to Biles has done for so many for so long. Melnikova said. uneven bars without her. She had her back. Green Valley Senior Golf Perhaps in more ways than one. When Biles returned several min- “Kudos to you girl,” Chiles said. Steve Folk had a low gross of 39, and Homer Bertsch had In the five years since Biles and the utes later, she hugged her teammates “This is all for you.” a low net of 31 at the Tuesday Senior Golf League at Green Valley Golf Course. Lou Schroeder was closest to pin, and Howard Lewellen TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! made the longest putt. www.news-banner.com or www.facebook.com/news-banner The winning team was Dave Willits, George Thomas, Bill Amburn, and Ken Lewis. SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 • The News-Banner • Page 7 NEWS-BANNER SCOREBOARD Moore masks abnormalities Fort Wayne at Lansing, 7:05 p.m. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS — BASEBALL Traded RHP Jose Fuentes to Lake Erie. American League TRANSACTIONS WASHINGTON WILD THINGS as Colts open training camp — Agreed to terms with RHP Dan East Division Tuesday Kubiak. Traded RHP John Murphy to W L Pct GB BASEBALL Gateway. By MICHAEL MAROT ple to think about me.” Boston 62 39 .614 — Major League Baseball FOOTBALL AP Sports Writer Running back Jonathan Taylor wasn’t as Tampa Bay 60 41 .594 2 American League National Football League New York 52 47 .525 9 BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Sent ARIZONA CARDINALS — Waived WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis clear about vaccination status but sent his Toronto 49 47 .510 10 1/2 SS Richie Martin to Florida Complex DL Ryan Bee. Placed S Shawn Wil- Colts safety Kenny Moore II made the tradi- message by speaking through a mask. Tay- Baltimore 34 65 .343 27 League (FCL) on a rehab assignment. liams on the non-football injury list. tional training camp grand entrance, getting lor missed one game in 2020 after being Central Division BOSTON RED SOX — Sent RHP Signed CB Daryl Worley and OL Mar- W L Pct GB Hirokazu Sawamura to Worcester cus Henry. a ride in the second seat of Pato O’Ward’s deemed a close contact to an infected per- Chicago 60 41 .594 — (Triple-A East) on a rehab assignment. ATLANTA FALCONS — Placed IndyCar. son. Cleveland 49 49 .500 9 1/2 CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Sent DT John Atkins, DE Kobe Jones, TE Detroit 48 55 .466 13 CF Luis Robert to Charlotte (Triple-A Lee Smith and C Willie Wright on the All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buck- “I’m doing what’s right for me, which is Kansas City 43 56 .434 16 East) on a rehab assignment. reserve/COVID-19 list. ner talked about using these next 19 practic- wearing a mask until this thing is all done. Minnesota 43 59 .422 17 1/2 DETROIT TIGERS — Reinstated BALTIMORE RAVENS — Placed West Division RHP Michael Fulmer from the 10-day RB Gus Edwards on the reserve/COV- es to prepare for making a Super Bowl run, I’ve seen some dudes in bad shape,” he said W L Pct GB IL. Designated LHP Ian Krol for ID-19 list. Signed DL Chris Smith. and four-time Pro Bowl receiver T.Y. Hilton before reflecting on sitting out the game. Houston 61 40 .604 — assignment. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Placed Oakland 56 45 .554 5 KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Sent OLB Frankie Luvu on the reserve/ contemplated his 10th — and perhaps final “That was the worst feeling ever. It was the Seattle 55 46 .545 6 RHP Ronald Bolanos to Arizona Com- COVID-19 list. Placed S Lano Hill on — camp appearance. first game I’ve ever missed.” Los Angeles 50 49 .505 10 plex League (ACL) on a rehab assign- the physically unable to play (PUP) Texas 36 65 .356 25 ment. Sent 3B Emmanuel Rivera to list. So while the Colts Besides, nobody Monday’s Games NW Arkansas (Double-A Central) on a CHICAGO BEARS — Signed TE tried to keep reporting wants to forfeit a game Boston 5, Toronto 4 rehab assignment. Jesse James. day as normal as possi- or a paycheck because Kansas City 4, Chicago White Sox 3 MINNESOTA TWINS — Placed CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed Minnesota 6, Detroit 5, 10 innings LHP Taylor Rogers on the 10-day IL. OT Gunnar Vogel. Placed DT Renell ble, they couldn’t mask of a COVID-19 out- L.A. Angels 6, Colorado 2 Recalled RHP Beau Burrows from St. Wren, RB/WR Pooka Williams and the reality of how dif- break. Seattle 11, Houston 8 Paul (Triple-A East). WR Riley Lees on the PUP list. Tuesday’s Games NEW YORK YANKEES — Rein- DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed S ferent things will look Aside from masks St. Louis 4, Cleveland 2 stated RF Aaron Judge and C Kyle Milik Hooker. Transferred OT Mitch over these next several and Reich’s expected Miami 7, Baltimore 3 Higashioka from the 10-day IL. Trans- Hyatt from the PUP list to injured Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City 3 ferred RHP Michael King from the reserve. weeks. return early next week, N.Y. Yankees 4, Tampa Bay 3 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Optioned DENVER BRONCOS — Signed C “This is the first time there will be plenty for Texas 5, Arizona 4 CF Estevan Florial and RHP Albert Brett Jones and DB Tedric Thompson. Detroit 6, Minnesota 5, 11 innings Abreu to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Waived C Patrick Morris. in a year, this is weird. fans to watch. Colorado at L.A. Angels, late (Triple-A East). Activated RHP Clay DETROIT LIONS — Placed DT I almost forgot what Ballard and Reich Houston at Seattle, late Holmes. Placed RHP Yoendrys Brian Price on the reserve/retired list. some of you look like,” Oakland at San Diego, late Gomez on the 10-day IL. Claimed DT Bryce Hector off waivers are betting Wentz can Toronto at Boston, ppd. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Acti- from Tennessee. running back Nyheim resuscitate his career Wednesday’s Games vated LHP Andrew Chafin. Optioned GREEN BAY PACKERS — Hines said as he greeted and re-emerge as a Detroit (Peralta 3-2) at Minnesota LHP Sam Moll to Las Vegas (Triple-A Released QBs Blake Bortles and Jake (Happ 5-5), 1:10 p.m. West). Dolega. Placed LT David Bakhtiari on reporters face to face franchise quarterback St. Louis (Kim 6-5) at Cleveland SEATTLE MARINERS — Activated the physically unable to play (PUP) Tuesday. “I didn’t even after struggling through (Plesac 5-3), 1:10 p.m. LHP Hector Santiago and added to the list. Re-signed WR Allen Lazard. Toronto (Ray 8-5) at Boston (Rich- active roster. Traded RHPs Kendall Placed DBs Henry Black, Kevin Kung, know fans would be the worst season of his ards 6-5), 2:10 p.m., 1st game Graveman and Rafael Montero to Will Redmond, DEs Tipa Galeai, King- here tomorrow. Hopefully, we’ll get to inter- five-year career in 2020. Houston (Odorizzi 3-5) at Seattle Houston for RHP Joe Smith and 3B sley Keke and OLB Za’Darius Smith (Kikuchi 6-5), 3:40 p.m. Abraham Toro. Optioned RHP Dar- on the non-football injury list. act with them.” Those who attended workouts with Oakland (Manaea 7-6) at San Diego ren McCaughan to Tacoma (Triple-A HOUSTON TEXANS — Released They won’t. Wentz in Houston this summer painted a (Snell 4-3), 4:10 p.m. West). Designated RHP Vinny Nittoli WR Donte Moncrief with a non-football Miami (Holloway 2-3) at Baltimore for assignment. Named Catie Griggs injury designation. Placed OT Geron But for Hines and his teammates at least vastly different picture of the guy the Phila- (Lopez 2-12), 7:05 p.m. as President of Business Operations. Christian, RB Buddy Howell and they’re out of the team complex and about delphia media portrayed as selfish and ego- N.Y. Yankees (Cortes Jr. 0-0) at TAMPA BAY RAYS — Reinstated WR Taywan Taylor on the reserve/ to get back on the sun-drenched fields in Tampa Bay (Wacha 2-2), 7:10 p.m. RF Manuel Margot from the 10-day IL. COVID-19 list. Placed DBs Cornell tistical. Toronto (Matz 8-5) at Boston (Houck TEXAS RANGERS — Placed Armstrong, Lonnie Johnson, TE Pha- suburban Indianapolis. “He’s a great guy,” Hilton said. “We’re 0-2), 7:10 p.m., 2nd game RHP Josh Sborz on the paternity list. raoh Brown and DE DeMarcus Walker Here, they’ll start breaking in yet another embracing him and he’s excited to be here Arizona (Bumgarner 4-6) at Texas Recalled LF Jason Martin from Round on the non-football injury list. (Lyles 5-7), 8:05 p.m. Rock (Triple-A West). KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Placed new starting quarterback, Carson Wentz, in front of the fans. He’s relaxed and I think Chicago White Sox (Giolito 8-7) at TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Sent OL Kyle Long on the PUP list. Placed on Wednesday in front of what is expected they did a great job of getting him into a Kansas City (Bubic 3-4), 8:10 p.m. LHP Nick Allgeyer outright to Buffalo WR Chris Finke on injured reserve. Colorado (Gonzalez 3-6) at L.A. (Triple-A East). Placed TE Nick Keizer on the non- to be a large, loud crowd. It’s the first time situation where we could sit down with him Angels (Heaney 6-7), 9:38 p.m. National League football injury list. since 2019 will attend the workouts on the and say ‘Just be you.’ I think that’s what he Thursday’s Games ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — LOS ANGELES CHARGERS N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 1:10 Sent CF Ketel Marte and RHP Taylor — Signed TE Tre’ McKitty and OT Grand Park Sports Campus. needed.” p.m. Clarke to Arizona Complex League Rashawn Slater to four-year contracts. Still, the ramifications of the COVID-19 Now it’s up to Reich and new offensive Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, (ACL) on rehab assignments. Placed RB Justin Jackson on the 2:10 p.m. ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned reserve/COVID-19 list. Placed WR pandemic are reverberating here. coordinator Marcus Brady to figure out how Baltimore at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. RHP Bryse Wilson to Gwinnett (Triple- John Hurst on the PUP list. The most frequently asked question Wentz best fits. Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m. A East). MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed LT Tuesday wasn’t about football; it was play- The Colts’ defense made big strides last Oakland at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m. CHICAGO CUBS — Recalled LHPs Liam Eichenberg. Placed WR Preston Kyle Ryan and Cory Abbott from Iowa Williams on the PUP list. ers’ vaccination status. year after Buckner was acquired in a trade (Triple-A East). Optioned RHP Keegan MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Named Indy reportedly has one of the NFL’s with San Francisco. Buckner believes he has National League Thompson to Iowa. Phil Rauscher offensive line coach, CINCINNATI REDS — Sent RHP Ben Steele assistant offensive line lowest vaccination rates, now above 60 per- a better understanding of the coaching staff, East Division Michael Feliz to Dayton (High-A W L Pct GB coach and Rick Dennison senior offen- cent, and coach Frank Reich is expected to system and expectations and the combina- Central) on a rehab assignment. Sent sive advisor. Placed DT Jalen Twyman New York 53 46 .535 — RHP Lucas Sims to Louisville (Triple-A miss the opening practices after testing posi- tion will help him improve. Philadelphia 50 50 .500 3 1/2 on the non-football injury list. East) on a rehab assignment. Agreed NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Atlanta 50 51 .495 4 to terms with OF Jan Hernandez on a tive for COVID-19 late last week — even But the key to reaching a Super Bowl, Washington 46 54 .460 7 1/2 Released WR Devin Smith. Placed TE minor league contract. Devin Asiasi on the reserve/COVID-19 though he is fully vaccinated. One unnamed Buckner insists, isn’t necessarily Wentz. It’s Miami 44 57 .436 10 COLORADO ROCKIES — Sent Central Division list. Placed OT Trent Brown and OLB staff member also tested positive in the past using a proven formula: focus on football, CF Yonathan Daza and RHP Jhoulys Kyle Van Noy on the PUP list. W L Pct GB Chacin to Arizona Complex League week, general manager Chris Ballard con- eliminate distractions and correct mistakes. Milwaukee 59 42 .584 — NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Signed (ACL) on rehab assignments. Recalled DE Kendall Donnerson and CB Brian firmed Monday. “We can definitely get there,” he said. Cincinnati 52 49 .515 7 2B Rio Ruiz from Albuquerque (Triple- St. Louis 51 50 .505 8 Poole. Placed OL Derrick Kelly on “I am (vaccinated),” Moore said after “You guys saw throughout last year, we had A West). Released 1B Matt Adams. reserve/non-football list. Placed WR Chicago 50 52 .490 9 1/2 LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Sent completing a bumpy ride in O’Ward’s blue- some great ballgames (defensively), but the Pittsburgh 38 62 .380 20 1/2 Michael Thomas on the PUP list. SS Corey Seager to Arizona Complex NEW YORK GIANTS — Activated West Division League (ACL) on a rehab assignment. and-orange car. “It’s a personal choice. With thing about us is consistency. Some games W L Pct GB WR Kadarius Toney from the reserve/ MIAMI MARLINS — Recalled 1B COVID-19 list. Placed LB Blake myself, it took a while to come to grips with we just let off the pedal or whatever. We all San Francisco 62 37 .626 — Lewin Diaz from Jacksonville (Triple-A Los Angeles 61 40 .604 2 Martinez and S Joshua Kalu on the what I wanted and what I wanted other peo- know what we need to do.” East). Designated RHP Luis Madero reserve/COVID-19 list. Placed LB San Diego 58 44 .569 5 1/2 for assignment. Colorado 43 57 .430 19 1/2 Reggie Ragland on the non-football MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Placed injury list. Arizona 31 71 .304 32 1/2 LF Christian Yelich and 2B Jace Peter- Monday’s Games NEW YORK JETS — Placed OT son on the COVID-19 IL. Reinstated George Fant on the reserve/COVID-19 Atlanta 2, N.Y. Mets 0, 7 innings, CF Lorenzo Cain and RHP Devin Wil- Wainwright wins in 1st game list. Activated DTs Folorunso Fatukasi, 1st game liams from the 10-day IL. Recalled 3B N.Y. Mets 1, Atlanta 0, 7 innings, Jonathan Marshall and DB Marcus Pablo Reyes from Nashville (Triple-A Maye from the PUP list. Signed DE 2nd game East). Sent 3B Travis Shaw and Philadelphia 6, Washington 5 Jeremiah Valoaga. RHP Dylan File to Nashville on rehab SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — at Cleveland, Cards top Indians Chicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati 5 assignments. Optioned LHP Angel L.A. Angels 6, Colorado 2 Signed DL Anthony Zettel and DE Perdomo to Nashville. Eddie Yarbrough. Placed DB Tavarius Tuesday’s Games NEW YORK METS — Selected the By BRIAN DULIK have lost 16 of 23 to sink into seventh place Milwaukee 9, Pittsburgh 0 Moore and RB Jeff Wilson on the PUP contract of RHP Jerad Eickhoff from list. Placed CB Emmanuel Moseley Associated Press in the AL wild-card race, possibly making St. Louis 4, Cleveland 2 Syracuse (Triple-A East). Optioned 2B Miami 7, Baltimore 3 on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Waived CLEVELAND (AP) — Adam Wain- them a seller heading into the trade deadline Travis Blankenhorn and RHP Nick Tro- WR Andy Jones. Washington 6, Philadelphia 4 peano to Syracuse. Designated RHP wright won in his first appearance at Pro- Friday. Atlanta 12, N.Y. Mets 5 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Signed Roel Ramirez for assignment. WR Darece Roberson. Waived DB Texas 5, Arizona 4 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — gressive Field, Paul DeJong hit a go-ahead “I’m concerned because of the games Cincinnati 7, Chicago Cubs 4 Savion Smith. Optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Lehigh WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the we’ve lost, but it’s our job to come back out Colorado at L.A. Angels, late Valley (Triple-A East). Reinstated RHP L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late — Placed WR Curtis Samuel on Cleveland Indians 4-2 Tuesday night. and go get wins,” Ramírez said. J.D. Hammer from the 10-day IL. the PUP list. Placed OT Cornelius Oakland at San Diego, late PITTSBURGH PIRATES — DeJong’s two-out, two-run drive in the Wainwright and 10-time All-Star Yadi- Wednesday’s Games Lucas on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Recalled RHP Cody Ponce from India- Placed TE Tyrone Swoopes and G St. Louis (Kim 6-5) at Cleveland napolis (Triple-A East). Recalled 3B seventh inning off er Molina made their (Plesac 5-3), 1:10 p.m. Najee Toran on the did not report list. Rodolfo Castro from Altoona (Double- Placed DB Deshazor Everett and DTs Bryan Shaw (3-5) put 293rd start as battery- Oakland (Manaea 7-6) at San Diego A Northeast). Agreed to terms with (Snell 4-3), 4:10 p.m. Tim Settle and Devaroe Lawrence St. Louis in front 3-2. mates, which ranks OF Braylon Bishop on a minor league on teh non-football injury list. Signed Miami (Holloway 2-3) at Baltimore contract. Harrison Bader also fourth all-time. Molina (Lopez 2-12), 7:05 p.m. TE Logan Thomas to a three-year ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — contract extension. Waived TE Deon homered, doubled twice went 0 for 4 after a Milwaukee (Houser 6-5) at Pitts- Recalled CF Lane Thomas from burgh (TBD), 7:05 p.m. Yelder and DE Jalen Jelks with an Memphis (Triple-A East). Sent RHP injured designation. and stole a base as the three-game absence Washington (Corbin 6-9) at Phila- Jack Flaherty to Memphis on a rehab delphia (Wheeler 8-5), 7:05 p.m. HOCKEY Cardinals moved back with a stiff neck. assignment. National Hockey League Atlanta (Fried 7-6) at N.Y. Mets SAN DIEGO PADRES — Activated over .500 at 51-50. “Adam was tremen- (Megill 1-0), 7:10 p.m. BUFFALO SABRES — Signed F 2B Adam Frazier. Optioned RF Brian Drake Caggiula to a one-year contract. “Shaw has been dous again,” Cardinals Arizona (Bumgarner 4-6) at Texas O’Grady to El Paso (Triple-A West). (Lyles 5-7), 8:05 p.m. DETROIT RED WINGS — Agreed around the league for a manager Mike Shildt SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — to terms with C Kyle Criscuolo on a Cincinnati (Mahle 7-3) at Chicago Reinstated LHP Sammy Long from the while, so I know what said. “He made pitches Cubs (Davies 6-6), 8:05 p.m. two-year contract extension. Agreed 10-day IL. Optioned RHP Zack Littell to terms with F Taro Hirose on a one- Colorado (Gonzalez 3-6) at L.A. to Sacramento (Triple-A West). he has,” DeJong said. when he needed to.” Angels (Heaney 6-7), 9:38 p.m. year contract extension. Atlantic League MINNESOTA WILD — Re-signed “I just tried to simplify Indians man- L.A. Dodgers (Buehler 10-1) at San LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Rein- Francisco (DeSclafani 10-4), 9:45 p.m. F Kyle Rau to a one-year, two-way things and was hoping ager Terry Francona stated LHP Darin Downs to the active contract. Thursday’s Games list. Placed RHP Mike Bolsinger on the the ball would go out.” returned to the dugout Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m. SOCCER reserve-left team list. Major League Soccer Washington at Philadelphia, 1:05 Frontier league Wainwright (8-6) after missing the previ- p.m. FC DALLAS — Signed F Ricardo EQUIPE QUEBEC — Agreed to Pepi to a five-year contract. went seven innings and ous two games with a Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 terms with RHP Matt Reitz. Released p.m. LOS ANGELES FC — Acquired $1 earned his 175th career victory, extending head cold. Francona is six wins away from 1B Nathan Etheridge. million in general allocation money L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Agreed his franchise record to 33 stadiums pitched tying Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau’s fran- 3:45 p.m. (GAM) and a 2022 international roster to terms with INF Gary Mattis. slot from Colorado in exchange for F in during the regular season. Seattle reliever chise record of 728 victories. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Released C Justin Felix. Colorado at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Mark-Anthony Kaye and a first round Joe Smith is the active STAFF SHUFFLE JOLIET SLAMMERS — Agreed to pick in 2022 SuperDraft. terms with RHPs Ryan Anderson and COLLEGE leader with 37. Shildt will employ TinCaps (34-39) Kaleb Honea. Released RHPs Austin ALABAMA A&M — Named Ka’Lisa The 39-year-old a four-man rotation Shea and Connor White. Stanfield as associate athletic director Tuesday’s Games NEW YORK BOULDERS — and senior woman administrator. Wainwright gave up in the short term, tak- Fort Wayne 3, Lansing 1 Released RHP Kenneth Haus. POST (Conn.) — Named John Jez four hits, including a ing advantage of three Wednesday’s Games NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Agreed men’s lacrosse coach. Fort Wayne at Lansing, 7:05 p.m. to terms with RHP Alex Watkins. TUSCULUM — Named Justin Irwin two-run homer to José off-days in an eight- Thursday’s Games Released RHP Mike Pascoe. head strength and conditioning coach. Ramírez. He struck out day span. RHP Johan eight and walked two. Oviedo was optioned to “I walked down Triple-A Memphis, but to the batting tun- is likely to return to St. Cowboys sign S Malik Hooker, nel instead of the Louis when eligible on bullpen because I’ve Aug. 5. never pitched here RHP Jack Flaherty, 1st-round pick by Colts in 2017 before,” Wainwright who has been on the OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas McCarthy said. “We had a chance to bring said, chuckling. “I do injured list since June 1 Cowboys signed safety Malik Hooker on him in and he’s completed his rehab.” remember the club- with an oblique strain, Tuesday, adding the 2017 first- Hooker, who had seven inter- house, I think, but struck out three over round draft pick who couldn’t ceptions in 36 games with India- Cleveland is not somewhere we’ve been to two scoreless innings Tuesday for Memphis stay healthy in four seasons with napolis, could play a role in the a lot in my career.” and could be activated in mid-August. Indianapolis. retooling of the Dallas secondary St. Louis tacked on an insurance run in TRAINER’S ROOM Hooker visited the Cowboys after safety Xavier Woods and the ninth when reliever Phil Maton walked Cardinals: RHP Miles Mikolas (right in March but didn’t sign. He was cornerback Chidobe Awuzie left Dylan Carlson with the bases loaded. Alex forearm tightness) will make his second drafted 15th overall by the Colts in free agency. Reyes picked up his 24th save in 25 oppor- rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Thurs- before battling shoulder, groin Donovan Wilson is the stron- tunities. day. Mikolas retired all nine batters he faced and knee injuries until a torn gest candidate among the return- Bader has multiple hits in six of the last on 29 pitches Saturday at Louisville. Achilles tendon ended his 2020 ing players to start at one of the eight games and is batting .384 (28 for 73) Indians: RHP Cam Hill (right wrist sur- season after two games. safety spots. The Cowboys also since returning from a fractured rib on July gery), who is on an extended rehab assign- Dallas placed offensive line- signed Damontae Kazee, who 1. ment with Triple-A Columbus, has allowed man Mitch Hyatt on injured played for new defensive coordi- “Harrison took a bunch of real good at- six runs and recorded three total outs over reserve to make room for Hooker, Malik Hooker nator Dan Quinn in Atlanta. bats tonight,” Wainwright said. “And that his last two appearances. who wasn’t re-signed by the Colts Jayron Kearse was another vet- was a huge home run by Paul against a real- UP NEXT after his rookie contract expired. Hyatt is eran safety to sign with Dallas, while Keanu ly great reliever.” Cardinals: LHP Kwang Hyun Kim (6-5, coming off a knee injury. Neal is working at linebacker after going to Cal Quantrill matched his season high 2.88 ERA) has won five straight starts, lim- “I think it’s clearly an opportunity to the Pro Bowl as a safety with the Falcons in with six innings for the Indians, allowing iting opponents to a .155 batting average add another excellent player,” coach Mike 2017 when Quinn was coach. four hits, including Bader’s homer. The with a 0.90 ERA over 30 innings. right-hander exited with a 2-1 lead and has Indians: RHP Zach Plesac (5-3, 4.30 not lost in nine starts since June 6. ERA) makes his initial appearance against Follow us at ... twitter.com/newsbanner Ramírez put Cleveland ahead 2-1 in the St. Louis. Plesac is 0-2 with a 3.94 ERA in fourth with his 21st homer. The Indians five career interleague outings. Page 8 • The News-Banner • WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 Man pleads guilty to spa killings; gets life Public Notice WELLS COUNTY ORDINANCE 2021-08 By KATE BRUMBACK person was wounded. Long then drove Asian descent, have said they believe An Ordinance Amending Wells County Ordinance No. 2004-07 and the Wells County, Indiana Personnel Policies Handbook Regarding Associated Press to Atlanta, where he shot and killed Long was motivated by race and gen- “No Smoking” in County Buildings Policy CANTON, Ga. (AP) — A man three women at Gold Spa before cross- der. They plan to seek a hate crime WHEREAS, the State of Indiana has enacted a ban on smoking under I.C. 7.1-5-12 Prohibition on Smoking for the health and safety of the resi- accused of killing eight people, mostly ing the street to Aromatherapy Spa and sentencing enhancement. dents of the State of Indiana; and women of Asian descent, at Atlanta- killing another woman, police said. All Georgia’s new hate crimes law WHEREAS, I.C. 7.1-5-12-13(a) permits a county, city, town, or other area massage businesses pleaded guilty of the Atlanta victims were of Asian doesn’t provide for a stand-alone hate governmental unit to adopt a smoking nicotine ban that is more restrictive than the State’s prohibition; and to murder Tuesday in four of the kill- descent. crime. After a conviction on an under- WHEREAS, this Ordinance prohibits the use of Electronic cigarettes ings and was sentenced to spend the In Atlanta, Fulton County Dis- lying crime, a jury determines whether (e-cigarettes, e-cigs, Electronic water pipes), vaporizers, and vapor prod- ucts in the same facilities that smoking tobacco and tobacco products are rest of his life in prison. trict Attorney Fani Willis has said it was motivated by bias, which carries prohibited by I.C. 7.1-5-12; and Robert Aaron Long, 22, still faces she intends to seek the death penalty. an additional penalty. WHEREAS, this Ordinance prohibits smoking, as defined by I.C. 7.1- the death penalty in the other deaths, There, Long faces charges of aggra- The American Psychiatric Associa- 5-12-3, and the use of Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, e-cigs, and Electronic water pipes), vaporizers, and vapor products in and within a which are being prosecuted in anoth- vated assault and domestic terrorism in tion doesn’t recognize sex addiction in greater distance of a public entrance to County buildings; and er county. The string of shootings addition to murder. its main reference guide for mental WHEREAS, the Wells County Board of Commissioners previously adopted Wells County Ordinance No. 2004-07 to ban smoking in County at three businesses in March ignit- Wallace reiterated Tuesday that disorders. While some people struggle buildings; and ed outrage and fueled fear among Cherokee County investigators saw no to control sexual behaviors, it’s often WHEREAS, the Wells County Board of Commissioners, in consider- Asian Americans, who already faced evidence of racial bias. Long walked linked to recognized disorders or moral ation of the health implications of the use of Electronic cigarettes (e-cig- arettes, e-cigs, and Electronic water pipes), vaporizers, and vapor prod- increased hostility linked to the coro- through the first spa “shooting anyone views, said David Ley, clinical psy- ucts, have determined to make revisions to their existing no smoking ordi- navirus pandemic. Many were par- and everyone he saw” and told detec- chologist and author of “The Myth of nance, and to expand that ban to include the use of Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, e-cigs, and Electronic water pipes), vaporizers, and vapor ticularly upset when authorities sug- tives he was motivated by a sex addic- Sex Addiction.” products to previously adopted Wells County Ordinance No. 2004-07, and gested Long’s crimes weren’t racially tion. Long previously underwent inpa- Section 31.02 of the Wells County Code of Ordinances; and motivated but born of a sex addiction, “This was not any kind of hate tient and outpatient treatment for sex WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the County’s Personnel Policy from time-to-time. which isn’t recognized as an official crime,” Wallace said during the hear- addiction, Wallace said. In fact, it was NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED BY THE disorder. ing. another patient who gave him the idea BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WELLS COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT: § 31.021 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this Section, the follow- Cherokee County prosecutors had Investigators interviewed people to seek sexual services at massage ing definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires planned to seek the death penalty but who knew Long for years, including businesses, she said. a different meaning: decided a plea deal would bring swift three of Asian descent, who said they’d Long signed a plea agreement (A) COUNTY BUILDINGS. Those structures owned, leased or oth- erwise occupied by Wells County, including, but not limited to, all areas justice and avoid any lengthy appeals. never heard him make racist com- admitting to all charges in Cherokee within said buildings or any additions thereto. That’s what the victims and their fami- ments, she said. Her team also consid- County, including malice murder, fel- (B) ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE. Electronic cigarette means a device that is capable of providing an inhalable dose of nicotine or any other sub- lies who they were able to contact ered the diversity of the people shot ony murder, attempt to commit mur- stance intended for human consumption by delivering a vaporized solu- wanted, District Attorney Shannon in Cherokee County. They included der and aggravated assault. Cherokee tion that can be used by a person to simulate smoking through inhalation Wallace said. a Hispanic man and a white man and County Superior Court Chief Judge of vapor or aerosol from the device. The term includes the components and cartridges. Bonnie Michels’ husband of 24 woman. Ellen McElyea then handed him four (C) E-CIGS OR E-CIGARETTES. E-cigs or E-cigarettes are other years, Paul, was the first person killed. Asian American community leaders sentences of life without parole plus an terms used to refer to Electronic cigarettes. (D) ELECTRONIC WATER PIPE. Electronic water pipe means a “A part of me died with him that said Tuesday they were concerned that additional 35 years. device that is capable of providing an inhalable dose of nicotine or any day,” she told the judge. “I am shat- the shootings continue to be blamed on Those killed in Cherokee County: other substance through water intended for human consumption by deliv- tered.” a sex addiction. Long’s crimes were Michels, 54; Xiaojie “Emily” Tan, ering a vaporized solution that can be used by a person to simulate smok- ing through inhalation of vapor or aerosol from the device. Elcias Hernandez Ortiz, who was “intended to target Asian people, spe- 49; Daoyou Feng, 44; and Delaina (E) E-LIQUID. E-liquid means a substance that: (1) may or may not shot in the face, also addressed the cifically Asian women,” said state Yaun, 33. The Atlanta victims were: contain nicotine; and (2) is intended to be vaporized and inhaled using a Rep. Bee Nguyen, the first Vietnam- vapor product. court, saying it’s been very hard for his Suncha Kim, 69; Soon Chung Park, (F) PERSON. Any man, woman, or child, regardless of age. family. ese American to serve in the Georgia 74; Hyun Jung Grant, 51; and Yong (G) SMOKE or SMOKING. Smoking, as defined in I.C. §7.1-5-12-3, “Honestly, this man, why didn’t he House and a frequent advocate for Ae Yue, 63. means the: (1) carrying or holding of a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe or any other lighted tobacco smoking equipment; or (2) inhalation or think before killing so many people? women and communities of color. Long said he planned to kill him- exhalation of smoke from lighted tobacco smoking equipment. To ignite I only want justice,” he said through a Wallace said she would have argued self that day and went to the massage or cause to be ignited tobacco or a tobacco product or derivative, which Spanish translator. at trial that Long was motivated by businesses thinking that paying for sex includes but is not limited to tobacco, or a derivative thereof, e-cigarettes or other devices utilized for “vaping,” such that the product or derivative On March 16, Long shot and killed gender bias, though that wouldn’t have — which he considered shameful — emits a gas or cloud which is commonly understood to be smoke, which four people, three of them women and extended his sentence. would push him to do it. But while sit- may be or is intended to be inhaled by any person. (H) TOBACCO. Any of several plants belonging to the genus Nicotia- two of Asian descent, at Youngs Asian Prosecutors in Fulton County, ting in his car outside the first spa, he na, of the nightshade family, especially one of those species, as N. taba- Massage in Cherokee County. A fifth where all the victims were women of decided to kill the people inside. cum, whose leaves are prepared for smoking or chewing or as snuff; the prepared leaves, as used in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, any product or products made from such leaves; any of various similar plants of other genera. (I) VAPING. Vaping means the process of inhalation or exhalation of Ex-airman sentenced for leaking drone info the Electronic cigarette, e-cigs, Electronic water pipe, and vaporizers. (J) VAPOR PRODUCT. Vapor product means a powered vaporizer By ERIC TUCKER Liam O’Grady told Hale he new guidelines this month State fighters avoid detec- that converts e-liquid to a vapor intended for inhalation through an Elec- tronic cigarette or an Electronic water pipe. Associated Press had other avenues for air- to bar prosecutors from tion. (K) VAPORIZER. Vaporizer means a device like an Electronic ciga- ALEXANDRIA, Va. ing his concerns besides subpoenaing journalists’ Hale’s stated rationale rette that is used to inhale the e-liquid. § 31.022 SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES PROHIBITED. (AP) — A former Air Force leaking to a journalist. Cit- records in leak probes, but that he was attempting to (A) Prohibition of Smoking. Smoking, as defined in I.C. §7.1-5-12-3, intelligence analyst who ing the need to deter others the department has shown expose injustices surround- and the use of Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, e-cigs, and Electronic once helped find targets for from illegal disclosures, he no signs of scaling back ing the military’s drone pro- water pipes), vaporizers and vapor products are prohibited in all buildings owned and operated by the County or any of its agencies. The buildings deadly U.S. drone strikes imposed a punishment that efforts to charge officials gram has earned him sup- where this Ordinance applies includes, but is not limited to the following: was sentenced to 45 months was harsher than the 12- to whom they identify as hav- port among whistleblower 18-month term sought by COURTHOUSE in prison for leaking top- ing leaked national security advocates and among crit- located at 102 W. Market Street, Bluffton, IN secret details about the pro- Hale’s attorneys but signifi- information. ics of the government’s war gram. cantly more lenient than the Prosecutors have argued efforts, some of whom held COUNTY GARAGE, SALT SHED and STORAGE BUILDING Daniel Hale, 33, told a longer sentence sought by that Hale, who deployed supportive signs outside the located at 1600 W. Washington Street, Bluffton, IN federal judge he felt com- prosecutors. to Bagram Air Base in courthouse and attended JAIL pelled to leak information “You could have Afghanistan in 2012 and Tuesday’s sentencing hear- located at 1525 Western Avenue, Bluffton, IN to a journalist out of guilt resigned from the military,” was honorably discharged ing. COURTHOUSE ANNEX over his own participation in or told “your commanders the following year, abused But prosecutors painted located at 225 W. Washington Street, Bluffton, IN a program that he believed you weren’t going to do this the government’s trust and a different portrait. Assis- COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE was indiscriminately killing anymore,” O’Grady told knew the documents he tant U.S. Attorney Gordon located at the 4-H Park, Bluffton, IN civilians in Afghanistan far Hale. was sharing “risked caus- Kromberg said the impact SENIOR CENTER from the battlefield. The prosecution is one in ing serious, and in some of Hale’s actions was not located at 225 Water Street, Bluffton, IN “It is wrong to kill,” Hale a series of cases the Justice cases exceptionally grave, to contribute to a public BARGAIN HUT said in a defiant statement in Department has brought in damage to the national debate over war but rather located at 128 W. Spring Street, Bluffton, IN which he accepted respon- recent years against cur- security” but leaked them to “endanger the people sibility for his actions, but rent and former government anyway. They say that doing the fighting.” He EMS BUILDING also pleaded for mercy. “It is officials who have disclosed documents leaked by Hale said that even if it was not located at 140 W. Spring Street, Bluffton, IN especially wrong to kill the classified secrets to journal- were found in an internet Hale’s intent to aid a terror Notwithstanding the foregoing prohibition, the Commissioners, in their discretion, may provide a location for smoking outside County-owned defenseless.” ists. Attorney General Mer- compilation of material organization, that was what buildings and on County-owned grounds that shall be a designated smok- But U.S. District Judge rick Garland announced designed to help Islamic he did. ing area to be used only by employees of the County during a permissible work break. Such a designated location shall meet the conditions of divi- sion (B) below. An appropriate container shall be provided by the County at such location in order to avoid the accumulation of trash and debris and cigarette residue. (B) Reasonable distance. Smoking shall occur at a reasonable dis- E tance outside any area where smoking is prohibited to insure that tobac- co smoke does not enter the area through entrances, windows, ventila- tion systems, or any other means. It shall be a violation for smoke to be FP detected in any area where smoking is prohibited. (C) Posting of signs - removing of paraphernalia. AUGUST IS TOZ (1) “No Smoking” signs or the international “No Smoking” symbol (consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) shall be clearly, suffi- LPED ciently, and conspicuously posted in every building or other area where smoking is prohibited by this section, by the owner, operator, manager, or PECFD other person having control of such building or other area. EYE EXAM MONTH (2) Every public place where smoking and tobacco is prohib- ited by this section shall have posted at every entrance, a conspicuous sign clearly stating that smoking and tobacco is prohibited. (3) All ashtrays and other smoking paraphernalia shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited by this section, by Maintenance a must when wearing contact lenses the person having control of such area. (D) Other applicable laws. This section shall not be interpreted or An alternative to eyeglasses, contact lenses are widely • Many professionals advise you to rub and rinse construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise restricted by other contact lenses even if the solution used is a “no-rub” applicable laws. used across the globe. Contact lenses provide the § 31.023 Enforcement. inconspicuous clarity many people desire, and the wide variety. (A) The County Executive, County Sheriff or designated representa- tives are authorized to enforce the provisions of this Section. array of materials used to make lenses coupled with the • Leave empty contact cases open to air dry. (B) Any person may file a complaint under this Section with the assortment of styles of contact lenses have helped to • Replace storage cases and contact lenses as advised County Executive or County Sheriff and request enforcement of the alleged violation. make them more comfortable than ever before. by the manufacturer or your eye care professional. Cases § 31.024 Violations and penalties. It may seem like contact lenses are a relatively recent can be a source of contamination if they are cracked, (A) Penalty for Violation. A person who violates this ordinance com- mits a Class C infraction. In addition, any person violating a provision invention, but they’ve actually been around far longer dirty or damaged. of this Section shall be deemed guilty of an offense and fined not less than one would think. As far back as 1508, Leonardo • Do not allow the tip of the solution bottle to come than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for a first offense, not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for a second offense and not less than Two Hundred da Vinci illustrated the concept of contact lenses. Three in contact with any surface, and keep the bottle tightly Dollars ($200.00) for all subsequent offenses, with the fine to go into the hundred years later a British astronomer named Sir John closed when not in use. County’s General Fund, but no fine for any individual offense shall exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), plus costs and attor- Herschel conceptualized the practical lens design. First Following these recommendations and adhering to ney’s fees where a judgment has been entered. designs of contact lenses covered the entire eye and were proper hygiene can prevent eye infections and injury. § 31.025 An action under this Ordinance may be brought by the Wells County Attorney or the Wells County Prosecuting Attorney. made from glass. By 1948, plastic contact lenses came § 31.026 This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption by on the scene and were designed to cover only the eye’s The Board of Commissioners of the County of Wells, and publication as required by law. cornea. Through the 20th century, contacts continued § 31.027 It is further ordained that any other provision of the Wells to evolve. It is believed that now more than 30 million County Code of Ordinances not specifically amended by this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. people in the United States alone wear contact lenses. § 31.028 ¶ 5.3 of the Wells County, Indiana, Personnel Policies Two-thirds of those wearers are female, says the Centers Handbook is amended in accordance with the provisions of this Ordi- nance. for Disease Control and Prevention. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Wells Because contact lenses come in direct contact with County, Indiana on this 19th day of July, 2021, by the following vote:

the eye, maintenance is especially important. Medical WELLS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: professionals say that teenagers as young as 13 may be _X_ ____ able to wear contacts. It’s never too early to share the Aye Nay /s/ Blake Gerber, President proper care procedures. The following are contact lens _X_ ____ care guidelines, courtesy of the American Academy of Aye Nay /s/ Kevin Woodward, Vice-President Ophthalmology. _X_ ____ • Wash hands with soap and water and dry with a lint- Aye Nay /s/ Michael K. Vanover, Member free towel before handling contact lenses. ATTEST: • Never store lenses in water (tap or sterile). Contact lenses must be stored in special disinfecting lens /s/ Lisa McCormick, Auditor solution. nb 7/21, 7/28 • Saliva is not a sterile solution and should not be used hspaxlp to moisten dry contacts. • Minimize lenses’ contact with water. Remove them before swimming. Announce, recruit, rent, lease, sell • Always follow the recommended lens cleaning and in the classifieds, 260-824-0224 or storage guidelines from an eye care professional and the contact solution manufacturer. online at classifieds.news-banner.com. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 • The News-Banner • Page 1a Two local businesses partner for walk-in Bluffton shop The Wells County Cham- cattle. of Indiana.” ber of Commerce staff and “Every head is born and Zach Helsema, owner of ambassadors recently held raised here in Wells Coun- The Bread Guy was trying a ribbon cutting celebration ty and processed locally. to find a location to offer to welcome a new busi- Wayne has been raising higher-end bread products. ness, Hoosier Creek Farms, cattle for 20 years and “We currently offer bread to located at 360 N. Main St. understands the high stan- 14 different restaurants and in Bluffton at the Dutch Mill dards and quality for beef,” work at three different farm- Plaza. said Teeple. “Higher qual- ers’ market such as Bluff- David and Cara Teeple ity is about the soil and the ton’s Parlor City Market, with Hoosier Creek Farms grass the cattle eat. Every- Barr Street, and Roanoke,” partnered with Zach and thing planted in the pasture said Helsema. Hillary Helsema with The is intentional. The pasture Teeple and Helsema met Bread Guy to offer their in which they are raised are at the Parlor City Market products in one location. broken up in sections, so the last summer and built a rela- The Bread Guy currently cattle are moved around to tionship and decided to part- has a location in Markle. eat the best quality grass and ner together. David Teeple with Hoo- they are not overgrazed.” “David and I started talk- sier Creek Farms saw a In addition to offering ing and decided to open huge need during the pan- grass-fed beef, the Teeples a space at the Dutch Mill demic with a beef shortage. partnered with Vic Rein- Plaza,” said Halsema. “Our Pictured in the photo, from left to right, are Kevin Pritchard of Ruoff Home Mortgage, Jessica “Our society relies on hard who raises the grain- goal is to get the awareness Beste of American Mortgage, Alyssa Sponseller of Archbold & Lewis, Richard Teeple of Hoosier the big box stores so much fed beef and pork. Hoosier built up about our products, Creek Farms, Gina Hon of First Merchants Bank, Cara Teeple of Hoosier Creek Farms, Rob and it’s important to use the Creek Farms also partners increase sales, and then we Lyons of Bluffton Regional Medical Center, David Teeple of Hoosier Creek Farms, Ayden Teeple local producers to help fill with Miller’s Poultry in can open up the space more of Hoosier Creek Farms, Liam Teeple of Hoosier Creek Farms, Zach Helsema of The Bread those gaps,” he said. “There Orland to sell chicken. frequently. Once we can Guy, Stephanie Hiday of Magical Vacation Planner, Keith Muhlenkamp of First Merchants Bank, is a huge quality difference “Since we can ship the expand, I would like to offer Heather Morgan of National Oil, and Wells County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director from locally raised ver- product out of Indiana, we more products such as cold Erin Prible. (Photo submitted) sus what is purchased in a have Fishers Meats in Port- and hot sandwiches, dips, ers’ markets is getting to in hours on Tuesdays and days and Saturdays to pick store.” land process and vacuum charcuterie boards, and our know people, talking about Wednesdays from 4 p.m. up Hoosier Creek Farms Due to the need, Hoo- seal the meat because we signature pocket sandwiches our products, building rela- to 7 p.m. Online orders for online orders. sier Creek Farms officially need the round USDA filled with meat and chees- tionships, and creating Hoosier Creek Farms can Hoosier Creek Farms opened for business in Feb- stamp, which they can pro- es. We are really excited trust. I really enjoy educat- be picked up during those meat selections and online ruary 2020. vide,” he said. “Online to get this up and running, ing people and offering a times at Dutch Mill and ordering can be found at Teeple co-owns Hoosier marketing has helped to learn what the needs are, product they have never had on Saturday mornings. An hoosiercreekfarmsllc.com Creek Farms with Wayne increase the business as we and expand.” before.” additional location at Life and The Bread Guy at the- Reinhard, raising approxi- have shipped to Michigan, Added Teeple: “The fun The Dutch Mill loca- Church in Huntington is breadguyllc.com for all mately 50 head of grass-fed Ohio, and all over the state part of working at the farm- tion will be open for walk- also available on Wednes- bread selections. $15 wage becoming

(Continued from Page 2) mum is set to reach $15 in Many employers are small. pay enough. Pollak, at paying the $300 benefit through market forces.” the coming years. having to pay more to keep Some economists argue ZipRecruiter, notes that and has reinstated require- Yet other trends have The National Employ- up with larger companies, that a federal minimum with the extra unemploy- ments that jobless people also helped drive the ment Law Project, an including Amazon, Cost- wage increase to $15 an ment benefit, jobless aid on document that they are movement toward a $15 advocacy group for low- co and Target, that have hour — more than double average pays about $625 searching for work. Greg wage. The Fight for $15 income workers, calculates announced their own pay the current minimum — a week — equivalent to Sulentic, who owns an labor movement has orga- that 26 million people, raises to $15 or more. More will cost jobs. The CBO, in about $15 an hour. Express Employment staff- nized strikes by fast food or about 16% of work- recently, Under Armour, its most recent assessment, That’s likely a big rea- ing agency franchise in workers and has lobbied ers, have received higher Southwest Airlines and said that it would mean 1.4 son why a March survey by Lincoln, Nebraska, said states and cities for higher pay because of all the Best Buy have adopted $15 million fewer jobs by 2025. the Federal Reserve Bank those steps have attracted minimum wages. Thirty state and local minimum wage floors. Yet the CBO also found of New York found that more job-seekers but have states and the District of wage increases since 2012, Economic research has that as many as 27 million workers without a college hardly been a panacea. In Columbia have adopted though often to less than found that when a large people would receive pay degree have raised the min- the offices he oversees, wage floors that exceed the $15 an hour. company raises pay, nearby increases. imum pay they expect from there are still 1,300 jobs to $7.25 federal minimum. The increases have dis- employers feel compelled One factor that’s help- a job by a whopping 26% be filled. Eleven states have passed proportionately benefited to follow suit. A study led ing fuel higher wages is a from a year earlier. Sulentic said pay rates laws that will lift their min- Black and Hispanic work- by Ellora Derenoncourt, a change in outlook among Economists are uncer- have jumped since the pan- imum wages to $15 over ers, the report found. His- Princeton University econ- many lower-paid workers, tain whether or how long demic, with workers that time. Among them is Flor- torically, higher minimum omist, found that compa- millions of whom were laid hefty pay gains will last. made $10 to $11 an hour ida, where voters last year wages have been found to nies in local markets that off when COVID-19 first But many predict that when last year now getting $15 approved a measure rais- reduce racial wage gaps. compete with Amazon, erupted in the spring of the $300 federal benefit for or $16. ing the minimum to $15 by The $7.25-an-hour Target or Walmart gener- 2020. Some who worked at the unemployed expires in “We’ve seen wage 2026. federal minimum wage ally responded by match- grocery stores, restaurants September, schools reopen, growth like we’ve never Other states on track to has now gone the longest ing their wage hikes dollar- or hotels now don’t want and more mothers return to before seen in this industry, a $15 an hour wage floor stretch without an increase for-dollar. Derenoncourt’s to return to those jobs — at work with their children in and I’ve been doing this for include California, Illinois, since it was first intro- research also found that least at the same pay. school full time, the influx 25 years,” he said. New York and Virginia. duced in July 2009. Labor when companies seek to And three rounds of of workers will make it Some employers, he Ben Zipperer, an economist Department data showed match the pay offered by stimulus checks, plus a easier to hire and reduce said, have been reluctant to at the liberal Economic that last year, only about their large competitors, $300-a-week federal unem- the pressure on employers increase pay, but “it’s been Policy Institute, estimates 250,000 people — fewer they often end up employ- ployment benefit, have to raise wages. very difficult for those that four in 10 workers live than 0.5% of all workers — ing fewer people, though made it easier for them to Nebraska is among the companies to hire on and in states where the mini- earned that wage. the impact is relatively turn down jobs that don’t states that have stopped retain employees.” Racism of rioters takes center stage in Jan. 6 hearing By AARON MORRISON Trump was pushed aside, dozen years on the Capitol 2,300 officers and civil- it, it hurt. 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Services Swiss Village, Inc. Services This Week’s MARV'S CONSTRUCTION Berne, IN Room additions, fix old saggy floors, all types remodeling. Now Seeking: Facility Custodian Redo bathrooms, old founda- Garage tion repairs. Insured. Marv Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion Schwartz: 260-525-8877. Full Time: 40 hours/week - Sunday from 5:00pm-1:00am & Monday-Thursday from 9:00pm-5:00am LAWN & LANDSCAPE Sales The Facility Custodian at the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion at Swiss Village, Inc. Turfect Solutions serving Clip & Save is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Wellness Pavilion to ensure a positive wells and surrounding experience for members. This position is responsible for performing all housekeeping duties counties since 2018. We at the Pavilion including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing, and is responsible for have openings available for 1036 HIGHLAND PARK ANTIQUE GLASSWARE, 11216N 500E, OSSIAN performing minor maintenance duties. The successful candidate must be able to push, lift, lawn and landscape. Ser- CIRCLE, BLUFFTON, IN DISH sets, old antique cream ESTATE SALE 70+ years of and maneuver cleaning equipment and work on their feet for approximately 8 continuous vices provided Mowing, lawn HUGE MOVING SALE Back separator, solid oak tables, 12 household and farm items. maintenance, landscape, to School Cothing Sale. Ta- cup Kitchen Aid food proces- Dressers, Bed Frames, hours. The successful candidate must also be able to clean while using a ladder. Seeking sor, Longenburger baskets & Sewing Machines, Games, candidates who have high integrity, are trustworthy and reliable, and have great teamwork lawn and landscape clean ble and chairs, queen and up, shrub trimming and whole twin headboards with rails, dishes, Vera Bradley purses, Puzzles, Sleighs, Milk Cans, and communication skills. This position will be eligible for benefits including health, dental, crock pots, rugs, antique light, Household Goods, Cast Iron vision, and life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 403(b) Retirement Plan participation. property care. Call Dan. twin mattress, end table, cof- 260-273-5195 fee table, several upholstered Bun coffee maker, pots & Skillets, Butter Churns and pans, jewelry, diamond neck- much more Apply in person, online at www.swissvillage.org, or send Resume to [email protected] [email protected] chairs, nice storage cube, 2 cute metal cabinets with laces, all sizes men's/women's Jul. 29 10:00 AM-6:00 PM drawers, bedding, rugs, clothes & shoes, tools, old Jul. 30 10:00 AM-6:00 PM lamps, home decor, pictures, pole vise, 3 ton chain cuma- Jul. 31 10:00 AM-2:00 PM golf clubs, children's books, long, new, 2-15 in., aluminum Rain or Shine electric scooter, several nice spoke rims. 4148 S. Hoosier Hwy., Thursday-Saturday. 444 GOLDENROD CT. (be- Nerf guns. 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Open houses: July s notification to individuals when tures 2,226 sf of finished liv- 28 and Aug. 4 from 5-7 p.m. ’ Owner: James Fisher • Sales: Carl Fisher Specializing in redoing records will be destroyed: “50 Years of Combined Experience” old barns. Free estimates. Notice to any individuals born The Steffen Group Inc., 824- Call 260-438-2508 in the year 1999, who received Public Notices 3006, www.steffengrp.com, Pat Call us at 824-3262 special education services in Carter, sale manager. JC Adams and/or Wells. Please con- IN THE WELLS CIRCUIT COURT AUGUST 17 - 6 p.m. - Mike tact Adams Wells Special Ser- IN THE MATTER OF ) Kolter, owner. 910 W 900 vices no later than August 6, 2021 THE SUPERVISED ) N, Decatur. Located north of if you wish to receive copies of ADMINISTRATION OF THE ) Decatur on 900 N just off Hwy. your special education records. All CAUSE NO. 27. 2,474 sq. feet home, 4 bed- records requested for pick-up and 90C01-2107-ES-000003 rooms, 1 bath, partial base- not picked up and non-requested ESTATE OF PEGGY K. ) records for persons born in the ment, 36’x80’x16’ bank barn, Thursday - PHILLIPS, DECEASED ) 12’x18’ shed, 16’x26’ shed sit- year 1999 will be permanently NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Dollar Off Drinks destroyed after August 9, 2021. If RE: REGINA SCHNEIDER AND ting on 5.83 acres. Open house you wish to request records, you RISSA SCHNEIDER Aug. 9, 5-6 p.m. Krueckeberg (Excludes Pop) must call (260)824-5880 to do so. Notice is hereby given that Auction & Realty LLC, 260- Records must be picked up by KEITH A. GERBER on the 20th 724-7402, kjauction.com. Wednesday - KARAOKE the person who received services day of July, 2021, was appointed AUGUST 19 - 6 p.m. - Joe & unless otherwise legally desig- Personal Representative of the And Every Other Friday nated. Cathy Micklitsch, owners. Estate of PEGGY K. PHILLIPS, 200 E, Bluffton. Located on 6/29 through 8/6 deceased, who died on the 19th Follow us on for our Events. hspaxlp day of February, 2021. 200 E between 900 S & 1000 123 S Johnson St. • 824-0455 All persons who have claims S, Bluffton, Wells County. against this Estate, whether or 19.73 acre woods, Nottingham not now due, must file the claim in Township, Section 20, Zoned IN THE WELLS CIRCUIT COURT the office of the Clerk of this Court Agricultural, Southern Wells IN THE MATTER OF ) within three (3) months from the Schools, paved county road. THE SUPERVISED ) date of the first publication of this Krueckeberg Auction & Realty STOR-N-GO notice, or within nine (9) months ADMINISTRATION ) LLC, kjauction.com, 260-724- STORAGE UNITS OF THE ESTATE OF ) after the decedent’s death, which- CAUSE NO. ever is earlier, or the claims will be 7402. 90C01-2107-ES-000003 forever barred. AUGUST 31 - 6 p.m. - R & E 2740 E. 200 N. • Bluffton, IN • 260.273.8345 PEGGY K. PHILLIPS, ) Dated at Bluffton, Indiana, this Corbat LLC, seller. Auction with Security Cameras DECEASED ) 20th day of July, 2021. Location: St. Patrick’s Catho- NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Beth Davis lic Church, 12305 Arcola Rd., 20 Colors Notice is hereby given that CLERK, Ag Panel and Standing Seam Complete Line of Sliding Door Accessories in Stock Arcola. 10519 Bass Rd., Fort KEITH A. GERBER on the 20th WELLS CIRCUIT COURT Wayne. Major development Roofi ng Accessories • Roof Boot day of July, 2021, was appointed GREGORY K. WATERS, 1843-90 40 Year land auction. 252 +/- acres Outside Closures • Flovent • EM Seal Personal Representative of the ATTORNEY AT LAW Warranty located at the intersection of Clear Skylight • Clear Ridge Estate of PEGGY K. PHILLIPS, SUITE 3, 201 MARKET PLACE SWISS deceased, who died on the 19th P.O. BOX 261 Bass and Scott Rd. Tract 1 MANUFACTURER OF METAL day of February, 2021. 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Getting a Mortgage with Private Tax Returns Got one of these coveted Question: We are self-employed and would like to get a mortgage but for reasons of privacy do not want to share outdoor features? our tax returns. Is this possible? Answer: It is possible to get a mort- gage without showing a tax return, but borrowers must consider the costs and barriers associated with such financing. The Dodd-Frank Act provides that lenders can verify income by using tax transcripts from the IRS or “a method that quickly and effectively verifies income documentation by a third party.” So, as an example, a lender might be Peter G. able to qualify you based on your bank statements for the last 12 or 24 months Miller and other information. However, some lenders will have little if any interest in mortgage applications that do not have tax information. They’ve heard the usual complaints before. • My privacy is being violated. If lenders can’t see Your home may needed financial information, they will decline the applica- tion. • I have complex returns. Mortgage underwriters work with tax returns every day. Lots of people have complicated fetch a higher price returns. • I don’t report all of my income. Yikes, this will sure- By ERIK J. MARTIN living through the corona- show off how much outside “Buyers living in cities ly scare off lenders. CTW Features virus in a home that was too space a family will have to in the southeast or along If you do want a mortgage that does not involve tax If you’re preparing to sell small for their needs. We’re grow and entertain. A swing the West Coast, where you returns you may find that such an application approach a home, you’re sitting pretty all now appreciating the set speaks to the fun family have warm weather nearly hurts your chances for approval. right now. Shopper demand option of entertaining our- life you can have,” she says. year-round, want to enjoy First, if you’re in business you likely get a depreciation is through the roof, many selves outside in our own A swimming pool, on the an outdoor dining experi- deduction. This lowers your taxable income and with less offers are resulting in bid- yards.” other hand, may widen or ence. Having an outdoor income, it’s generally harder to qualify for financing. How- ding wars, and low inven- Backyards topping the limit your home’s appeal, kitchen in place would also ever, with a tax return, the lender can “add back” deprecia- tory continues to stack the list of preferred outside attri- especially depending on be appealing to anyone who tion to increase your qualifying income. deck against buyers. butes make sense to Adam your location and buyer loves cooking outside,” she Second, with a bank statement application, the lender But you’re in a particu- Graham, construction indus- targets. Older buyers, for suggests. will deduct a certain percentage for expenses, perhaps as larly favorable spot if your try analyst for Fixr.com in instance, may not want the Another worthy consid- much as 50% of your deposits. property also boasts alfresco Wilmington, Delaware. maintenance required. eration before listing your Third, if your bank statement shows large deposits the amenities that are currently “Having a backyard “In warmer climates, the home? Build a patio. lender will ask about sources. popular with buyers. Your allows homeowners an value-added should be high- “Patios cost, on aver- Fourth, if your statements show bounced checks that will home may sell more speed- extra living space, and with er than in colder areas,” says age, $4,960 to install and be a red flag. ily and/or at a higher price if features like outdoor heat- Graham. allow homeowners to enjoy Fifth, lenders may have different standards for bank your outdoor features check ers, fireplaces, and fire pits One feature not listed in gatherings like cookouts statement loans including higher credit scores and lower the right boxes. proving to be a popular the Zillow report is an out- and implement an outdoor debt-to-income (DTI) ratios. These standards may make it Based on a recent Zillow trend, they’re available for door kitchen, which Lowder kitchen, firepit, and outdoor harder to qualify for financing. report, the following family- use year-round,” he says. strongly recommends. lighting,” Graham says. Sixth, with a bank statement loan lenders, may want friendly exterior features are Likewise, a sandbox can paperwork from a tax professional such as a profit-and-loss contributing to residences be a welcome addition just statement and confirmation that tax returns have been filed. selling much more quickly beyond your back door. Such professional services will be an additional cost. than anticipated: a back- “It allows parents to keep HOUSE & HOME Seventh, a lender is likely to want both business and per- yard (these listings sold 5.2 children contained in one sonal bank statements. days faster than expected); controlled but fun space, Eighth, the lender will want evidence of the borrower’s a sandbox (4.5 days faster); away from any potential ongoing ability to fund a down payment and make monthly or a playground (2.5 days). hazards,” adds Graham. mortgage payments. Listing keywords mention- Anna Lowder, co-found- SERVICES The reason for lender caution concerns risk. Mortgage ing nearby parks, cul de er/co-developer of Hamp- lenders must verify the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. sacs, walkable neighbor- stead, a new urbanist mixed- That’s the reason for so many document requests. The lack hoods, and community use development in Mont- LEAVE IT TO US of tax returns is a worry because it means risk-averse lend- pools can help a property gomery, Alabama, believes ers have one less way to confirm income. sell between two and five treehouses particularly stand 24 HOUR SERVICE What do lenders do to offset risk? Some will charge days quicker than hoped, out to families with age- higher rates, ask for a larger down payment, demand more too. appropriate children. reserves, require higher credit scores, etc. Or not accept the The outdoor perk that “I think this amenity is application. yields the highest sales price unique and gives kids their The bottom line: Mortgage applications that do not is a treehouse (these listings personal play space and require tax returns are available. Borrowers with an interest 2095 commerce Dr. (behind lowe’s, bluffton) sold for 2.2% higher than sense of autonomy. Hav- commeR esidential in such applications should shop around for the best rates estimated), followed by a ing a private outdoor area Furnace Installat ng • Hot Water BoIlers WHole House Hum easonal cHeckups and terms. They should also ask about qualification stan- Jacuzzi/hot tub (1.6% high- like a treehouse can defi- servIce & ng repaIrs dards, annual percentage rates (APRs), and — importantly er), swing set (0.8%), and nitely help with your home’s MEMBER AMERICAN • NFIB 260 824-3332 or QUALITY — up-front fees. Be sure to also compare bank-statement swimming pool (0.5%). • BBB Licensed Plumbers: resale value,” notes Lowder. • Chamber 1-888-824-3332 PC11300044 financing with regular applications that require tax returns. “It’s surprising to me A hot tub/spa instantly Call Us for Prompt, Professional Service! • In House FInancIng avaIlable What’s the difference in terms of rates, fees, and application that backyards and these creates a fun and relaxing www.blufftonheating.com requirements? For details and specifics speak with mort- sorts of outdoor amenities environment that also offers gage loan officers. are helping more homes health benefits. Email your real estate questions to [email protected] sell for more and at a faster “Not all homes will have pace. Traditionally, it’s been the space to install one in all about the home’s square the bathroom, so outdoors CONTRACTING • HAULING • REMOVAL footage and the number of is a good alternative. Plus, All Purpose General Contracting 5.86 Million beds and baths. However, hot tubs can be used for fun the pandemic has shifted  Landscaping The total num- social gatherings outside,” priorities,” Jenny Usaj, Graham continues. ber of homes owner/broker of Denver-  Interior & Exterior Painting sold in the In Usaj’s experience, a headquartered Usaj Realty, swing set or backyard play-  General Maintenance & Repair month of June, explains. “Many of the 2021. ground set can help cinch a people moving and looking deal for buyers with young DUMP TRAILER RENTAL ALSO AVAILABLE Source: National for a home today are those ones. LIKE US ON Association of Realtors seeking more space after “This is a great way to 260-494-5364 Page 4a • The News-Banner • WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 DIVERSIONS BEETLE BAILEY Dealing with depression Dear Annie: My ex-husband was ing a good life. I very controlling and always had to agree that the guy Dear have the upper hand in conversations. sounds like a first- Annie Today, we do all of our communicating class louse, but by Annie Lane through email only, but he still needs to always remem- end all correspondence on his terms. ber that the best We have been divorced for three revenge is living years now, but he still thinks he can well. control me because we have a joint Dear Annie: parenting plan, which is an entirely dif- I read your ferent subject. response to “Bro- BLONDIE But I have a fiance, and we are very kenhearted.” happy together and planning our lives She was hurting together. Both my girls, ages 10 and 8, because her sis- love my fiance and are more comfort- ter didn’t believe her abuse. Depres- able with him than with their real dad. sion is a process. My biggest hurdle in During the past two years, my ex- managing it was the belief that it was husband has gotten in touch with my a flaw of mine. That there was some- fiance’s ex-wife and is coaching her on thing wrong with me. I read “The ways to get my fiance into legal trou- Body Keeps the Score.” It was liberat- ble by calling the Department of Chil- ing. The book, in my perspective, was dren and Family Services about him, a work of correlating physical changes making claims that are wrong. As of in the body as they related to mental now, nothing has happened to him to changes. What a life-changer. I real- get him into trouble with the law. ized that the evolution of my depres- ZITS The reason we know that my ex is sion was not my fault. I did pretty darn involved is because whenever my fian- good, considering what I went through. ce’s ex emails him, the wording of her I no longer allowed people’s opin- emails is the same as the emails that ions to shape me. I arrived at a very my ex sends me. It also has been con- empowered and healing place. I can’t firmed with both sets of children that recommend the book enough. Good they talk about us every night and are call. — The Body Keeps Score looking for ways to get my fiance into Dear Body: Congratulations on legal trouble. your dedication to living a full and We have no proof to take this to our empowered life. Taking control of your lawyer, but it is getting stressful. Going mental and physical health is one of to a lawyer and filing a case without the greatest gifts you can give to your- proof is the last thing we want to do, self and the world. especially when time, money and our CRANKSHAFT children’s well-being are at stake. “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Can you help? — Desperate for Advice From Dear Annie” is out now! Solutions Annie Lane’s debut book — featuring Dear Desperate: The best solution favorite columns on love, friendship, is to seek the advice of professional family and etiquette — is available as legal counsel. A good attorney will a paperback and e-book. Visit http:// advise you on how to proceed and only www.creatorspublishing.com for more file a complaint if there are reason- information. Send your questions for able grounds. Try as best you can not Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. to get bogged down in petty little fights com. with your ex, and focus instead on liv- © 2021 CREATORS.COM

The LOCKHORNS My God’s grace is sufficient Answer for every test By Dr. Billy ter preacher (1826- overcome resentment is Graham 1910), wrote, “What expressed by the writer disturbs us in this to the Hebrews - that no world is not trouble, discipline seems pleasant Q: I struggle with but our opposition to at the time; it is painful. resentment in my life, trouble. The true source But later on, it produces a and to be honest, I often of all that frets and irri- harvest of peace for those blame God even though I tates and wears away our who have been trained by do love Him as Lord and lives is not in external it (see Hebrews 12:11). try to live in a way that things but in the resis- True Christian vic- is pleasing. Why can’t I tance of our wills to the tory does not lie along overcome? — R.H. will of God expressed by the path of mere resigna- A: How does resent- eternal things.” tion. Instead, the growing ment develop? It devel- To resent and resist Christian sees that though ops within the climate of God’s disciplining hand is God may wound us (or BUY IT CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer resistance to God’s will to miss one of the great- allow us to be wounded), SELL IT for our lives. Christians est spiritual blessings we His hand also heals (see who are strong in faith Christians can realize this Job 5:18). This should RENT IT grow as they accept what- side of Heaven. bring great comfort to the ever God allows to enter Whatever it is — heart. FIND IT their lives. They bow to aggravations, trouble, (This column is based FILL IT His good and perfect will adversity, irritations, on the words and writings and become more mature. opposition — we haven’t of the late Rev. Billy Gra- GET IT In a true sense, Christian “learned Christ” until ham.) DO IT character is growth, not a we have discovered that ©2021 Billy Graham gift. God’s grace is sufficient Literary Trust. Distributed IN THE CLASSIFIEDS! 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