Man in court on Highway’s railroad BHS volleyball felony charges crossing now closed loses at AC Area State Page 3 Page 2 Sports Page 6 The News-Bannerwww.News-Banner.com WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 BLUFFTON, INDIANA • Wells County’s Hometown Connection $1.00 City ends banners Flagged Employees of the Bluffton Electric Department raise across Main Street the Street Fair banners Tuesday morning. Today By DAVE SCHULTZ would have been the first The city will no longer hang banners across Ind. 1/Main day for the fair, which was Street just south of Wabash Street. canceled due to concerns about spreading the coro- Mayor John Whicker was not a fan of the practice, cit- navirus. At right, Josh ing danger to the city employees at one of Bluffton’s busi- Jellison gets ready to tie est intersections. He has expressed his desire to end it, and off a banner string at the Tuesday he had both Scott Mentzer and Roger Thornton building on the northeast there to bring it to a vote. corner of Main and Mar- “John, if you feel that strongly about it, I’m behind you,” ket streets. Below, Justin Mentzer said. King ties off one of the Thornton was also concerned about employee safety, but banners on Market Street. he also wanted area organizations to publicize their events. At bottom, the banners are strung across Market “I am supportive, but I want to be open to alternatives (to Street. The banners will the banners), “Thornton said. He worded the formal motion stay up for a week before to cease hanging banners across Main Street “with the hope being taken down. that alternative options will be brought to us,” he said. (Photos by Glen Werling) The measure passed 3-0. In other business: • Clerk-Treasurer Tami Runyon brought a proposal to the board concerning starting pay for new city employees, particularly those who bring experience and expertise with them. The city’s salary ordinance has had no exceptions for hir- ing experienced employees. All new workers started at the standard starting pay, which has been $11.50 in the 2020 salary ordinance. In her proposal to the board Tuesday, Runyon said the starting pay will be $11.85 next year when the 3 percent across-the-board increase is taken into account. She suggest- ed bumping that up to $12 an hour. She also recommended that the board signal its willingness to take experience and (Continued on Page 2) Miller to lead 911 By DAVE SCHULTZ a replacement for the 911 Mike Miller, the first shift position. sergeant for the Bluffton “I think this is as close Police Department, is retir- to a no-brainer (decision) as ing Saturday after 24 years I’ve ever had,” Randall said. of service. Miller, however, Miller was not present for will not be going far. Tuesday’s announcement, On Sunday, Miller will but Mayor John Whicker be the new head of 911 dis- joined in the praise for the patch, replacing the recently change. resigned Adam McCartney. “The folks in dispatch Although the change know Mike well,” Whicker in positions results in a said. vacancy in the BPD’s ranks, The other two board Bluffton Police Chief Kyle members, Scott Mentzer and Randall told the members of Roger Thornton, were in the Blufffton Board of Pub- agreement with the change. lic Works and Safety that he In his letter to the board, could not be happier to find (Continued on Page 2) NWCS talks budget, virus By GLEN WERLING $273,629. school corporations are Members of the Northern • Debt Service Fund, required by the state to Wells Community Schools $2,484,151 — $2,267,107 compose the budget, the Board Tuesday evening maximum to be raised amounts to be advertised are approved advertising the through tax levy. all much higher than what 2021 school corporation • Referendum Debt Fund Associate Superintendent budget. — exempt capital post 2009, Dr. Scott Mills says that the The budget, as adver- $990,000, $977,816 to be school corporation should tised, is $27,942,918. raised through tax levy. actually expect to receive. Of that, the Education • Operations Fund, However, the budget has to Fund is by far the largest $8,993,313, $5,77.768 to be be advertised high because fund at $15,201,825. This raised through tax levy. once it is advertised, it may all comes from the state. The total amount to be be lowered, but not raised. The budget also includes: raised is $9,022,691. The budget is being • Rainy Day Fund, Because of the way (Continued on Page 9)

From the engineer’s report The pedestrian bridge across the Wabash River was used as a backdrop Monday night as Boy Rumschlag gives updates on bridge projects, funding opportunities Scouts posed on it during a bike ride. The group started their trip at Calvary Lutheran Church By JESSICA BRICKER 300W over the Wabash River south of and rode on the Interurban Trial and the Rivergreenway to the White Bridge before returning. (Photo provided by Michele Marcum) Infrastructure projects around Wells Ind. 116 was delayed to this week and County continue to progress this year, as is expected to be done in the next two well as get planned for the future. weeks. Rumschlag said he will notify County Engineer Nate Rumschlag the public when it’s determined the City owns pedestrian bridge had multiple updates Monday for the bridge can reopen. Wells County Commissioners. Those He has authorized the temporary By DAVE SCHULTZ not have to make a decision on the request updates include current projects as well installation of the security camera — If there was any doubt about it, the city because the Indiana Department of Trans- as those that Rumschlag plans to seek delivery of the permanent poles has been is the official owner of the pedestrian bridge portation owned the bridge. The city merely funding for during upcoming grant delayed — and he is working with Secu- across the Wabash River west of Main maintained it, he said. cycles. rity Pros to get the monitoring system up Street. However, Whicker noted that INDOT 300W bridge over the Wabash River and running. He said the foundation has A request has been made to allow the had given him a preliminary indication that Painting of the structure that carries (Continued on Page 2) bridge to be used for a wedding rehearsal the bridge was not in the state’s inventory. dinner next May. 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Cherry Street, Sports ...... 6-7 Low 54 Low 53 Low 58 Bluffton, IN Classifieds . . . 10-11 Wednesday September 23, 2020 Diversions . . . . . 8 More Weather on Page 2 inSuranCe Page 2 • The News-Banner • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 LOCAL/NATION City ends banners Weather (Continued from Page 1) tal Management demanded age across a creek as well. ommended pay increases education into account. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 the change for some pipes The changes will for two employees — Jack (24-hour observations at 8:52 p.m. Tuesday) “The minimum rate is a that will run along a creek. increase the project’s cost Pezo, from $18.48 to $19.48 starting point for determin- High: 76; Low: 45; Precipitation: None IDEM wanted a higher- by $443,400, but it will per hour on the occasion Wabash River Level (at the Main Street bridge): 1 . 26 ing a new employee’s pay grade pipe, which will cost also decrease the total cost of his sixth-year anniver- feet at 8:45 p .m . Tuesday . rate,” Runyon wrote. “Expe- an additional $14,930. The because some of the work sary of his employment, and rience and education will sewer line in question will will now be done by the city. Wyatt Mayer, from $20.51 be considered in setting the run from Toll Circle east to A formal change order to $21.38 per hour on the Wells County forecast employee’s final starting Ind. 1. will be brought to the board occasion of his seventh-year rate.” The budget for the sewer by Midwest Engineers, anniversary of his employ- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West The board voted to line extension has a $75,000 which is overseeing the ment. Mayer’s increase wind around 5 mph. approve Runyon’s request allowance for potential over- water project for the city. brings him to the top of his Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around and have it written in to the runs, and Oman anticipated • A revision of the city’s pay scale. Both increases 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. 2021 salary ordinance. no other additional expens- junk ordinance is now in were approved. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm • Operations Manager es. the hands of City Attorney • Building Commissioner Jon Oman informed the wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. The second project is the Tony Crowell, Whicker Ted Smith brought an unsafe Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. board about cost changes for work by VTF Excavation said. The ordinance will also building citation for 401 W. Calm wind. a couple of city infrastruc- LLC to install water lines be reviewed by Municode, Wabash St., but did not for- ture projects. to improve the city’s water a Florida-based company mally introduce it for board Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. First, he recommended distribution system. While reviewing all of the city’s action because repair work Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. the board approve a change water lines are being placed ordinances. has started. The work should Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. in the north sewer main to cross a creek, Oman said • Dave Hendricks, super- be completed by the end of Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2 extension. The Indiana additional lines should be intendent of the city’s water the week, Smith said. a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Department of Environmen- added to carry sanitary sew- distribution system, rec- [email protected] Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. From the engineer’s Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. (Continued from Page 1) demolition completed. The applying for funds for a other one in condition is Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, been poured and electrical approach slabs and joint bridge project on Hoosier poor. I want to address them with a low around 51. components installed. locations are being removed Highway north of 400S, but both together.” Tuesday: “I fully expect when the A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a for replacement. that project’s overall cost The commissioners high near 63. final system goes in, you’re Work continues on sched- would require more of a approved that proposal as going to get a lot of calls ule and Rumschlag said he local match due to the fund- well. about it,” Rumschlag said. believes they discovered ing cap, so he shelved it A note about RSD “Because it’s going to look why the bridge was having until 2021 and is working on Rumschlag, who has a little bit different out there. pot hole issues. a new project proposal. been assisting the county’s Miller to lead 911 But the combination of the “It appears that part of the That bridge is on 600E Regional Sewer District (Continued from Page 1) early warning and the moni- steel members were lifted north of Tocsin and the board, said the board is look- BPD makes him “an incom- toring is going to provide Randall noted that parable asset to up during the pour, so there project will include replace- ing to move into next year Miller has 24 both advance protection really wasn’t much cover. ment of the deck surface as with the possibility of apply- our agency and and security for the citizens. years of service community.” When we actually milled the well as a “complimentary ing for more state funding if as a police offi- So I think the combination bridge deck, we actually hit project to install a roadside the county has ready other Miller’s pay is going to work out really cer. He started rate as the 911 rebar. Where there should guardrail at the top of the projects for design and areas his career as a well, it’s just going to come be about an inch and a half open ditch running along studied for service. director will be down to execution of that. 911 dispatcher $25.24 an hour. to two inches of embedment the roadway to the intersec- The board is willing to “and is certainly I’m looking forward to that for the steel, there was less tion of 600E and 700N,” he pursue this if the commis- Randall said project getting finalized.” familiar with the the promotional than half an inch in some wrote in his report. sioners finance the study. mission of the The permanent gantry places,” he said. The commissioners Choice One has offered to process to pick structure is to be delivered in room,” Randall another sergeant Because the bridge is so approved the letter of finan- study five areas — King- said. Randall said November, at which time the close to the Rivergreenway cial commitment. sland, Keystone, Petroleum, will begin. The equipment will be moved to Miller’s years of city must then trail and is used by bike Federal aid call Tocsin and Reiffsburg — for police supervi- Mike Miller its final location. and pedestrian traffic, Rum- for projects a total cost of $22,500 or pick another sory experience patrol officer. “When we open the schlag made a note for safe- He is looking at three each individual area for a bridge to traffic, prior to the and almost three [email protected] ty purposes, even if all the bridge projects for 2026 fed- cost of $6,000 each. decades working for the gantry being installed, it will proper barricades and signs eral funding in addition to The Wells County Health have a monitoring system in are in place. the 200S roadway project. Department has recom- place,” Rumschlag wrote in “Please resist the urge One bridge located on 200W mended the RSD make his report. to try to cross the bridge south of 300S has beams in investigating Tocsin and City owns bridge And when the bridge because there are going to poor condition. He proposed Kingsland the priorities. does reopen, the county will be areas that are opened up using leftover funds previ- Rumschlag said he was (Continued from Page 1) have to revise the weight on the bridge where there — Whicker, Scott Mentzer, ously budgeted for another bringing the request up for engineer for INDOT’s Fort and Roger Thornton — took limit modification ordi- will be no deck at all,” he project with USI Consul- discussion and no action nance currently in place that Wayne District, dated Sept. a dim view of closing the said. “So certainly there are tants toward the engineer- was required, therefore no 17, confirmed that. includes a fine for violators. fall hazards and risks.” bridge and forcing pedestri- ing assessment cost, and the action was taken. “The notes I have on the ans to walk on the narrow It will have to revert back to Community Crossings total assessment cost was There was discussion, whatever is determined to (inspection) reports are that walkway on the Main Street grant program $5,000. The commissioners however, on how long the the local entity owns the bridge. The proximity to be the weight limit, but they The state has notified agreed. studies would be good for can work on an ordinance structure,” Lytton said. traffic is why the pedestrian communities that the sec- Two other bridge proj- if they are conducted and The city paid $47,505 bridge was built in the first implementing a height ond call for the Community ects are related. One bridge then sit on a shelf as the restriction instead and viola- in May of 2017 to have the place. Crossings matching grant is one 900S just west of the RSD awaits local funding to planking replaced. The board took no action tors can still be fined. program for this year has Adams County line. The commit to the various proj- He said he can work with As to the use of the on the request Tuesday. resumed and Wells Coun- other is a “sister bridge” on ects — and if doing all of bridge for a wedding [email protected] County Attorney Roy John- ty is eligible for almost the county line just north of the studies now for the sake son on that ordinance for the rehearsal dinner, the mem- $519,000. Applications open 900S. of saving money overall bers of the Board of Works next meeting. Sept. 25, and Rumschlag “The two bridges in con- was actually worth doing in White Bridge that carries anticipates submitting one cert just aren’t function- advance if the studies expire 450E over the Wabash project. ing,” Rumschlag said. “One before they can be utilized. The bridge deck has Originally he discussed hydraulically is poor. 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Grandlienard, 95 Police Notebook Kenneth Wayne Grandlienard, 95, INCIDENTS man going through the trash ing a glare on her windshield on Ind. 116 when she made a entered heaven Tuesday morning, City: had been evicted from the and prevented her from see- right turn into a driveway for Sept. 22, 2020. Monday, 6:58 p.m., Wells property recently. ing westbound motorcyclist Irving Materials Inc. in order He was born March 10, 1925, in County Courthouse plaza. Tuesday, 6:25 a.m., Hott Jeremy B. Adkins, 37, Bluff- to get turned around to head Bluffton. His parents were Charles Caller reported a red pickup Family Dentistry, 706 N. and Marguerite Grandlienard of ton. Adkins tried to swerve, back southeast. She failed to Bluffton. truck heading east on Mar- Main St. Duress alarm. Offi- but was too close and the see a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt His wife, Mary Jean, preceded him ket Street was taking pictures cers responded. No sign of cycle was knocked out from heading southeast driven by in death in 2018. His siblings Brooks, of her teenage daughter. The foul play found. under him. He suffered a Brian A. Slagel, 42, Colum- Ruth, Fred, and Joe also preceded truck parked in a space next County: minor head wound and was bia City. The Cobalt slammed him in death. He is survived by his to Flagstar Bank. A police Monday, 3:51 p.m., Ossian treated at the scene by Wells into the right rear portion of children, Lorraine (Max) Amstutz officer located the man who Deli, 404 N. Jefferson St. County EMS. Damage the Elantra causing the Elan- of Port Huron, Mich., Dan Grand- appeared to be taking pictures Woman inside the store ask- exceeded $1,000. tra to spin around and come lienard (Jody) of Elmhurst, Ill., Diann of the two murals downtown, ing customers for a ride to the Monday, 11:49 a.m., park- to a rest on the west side of Grandlienard of Grayslake, Ill., Paul Grandlienard (Mary) of not the girl. hospital claiming she is bleed- ing lot of Welches All Vehicle Ind. 116. Thompson was Noblesville, and Carol Grandlienard of Kimberly, Wisc.; 10 Monday, 7:44 p.m., Bluff- ing from the leg. Employ- Repair, 127 S. Main St. Jackie transported by Wells County grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. ton Wesleyan Chapel, 1309 ees saw no evidence that the L. Brewster, 64, rural Berne, EMS to Lutheran Hospital in Before moving to Berne in 2008, Kenneth spent 59 W. Washington St. Burglar woman was bleeding. An was driving a 2010 Ford cut- Fort Wayne for treatment of years of married life on a Jersey farm outside Celina, alarm. Officers responded. Ossian police officer trans- away Wells on Wheels bus neck and shoulder injuries. Ohio. He was a charter member of Grace Missionary Alarm tripped accidentally. ported the woman back to when she clipped a parked Slagel was transported by Church and served in many capacities. Monday, 8:14 p.m., Gnet Fort Wayne. 2015 Kia Soul registered to Wells County EMS to Bluff- He will be remembered as a man of deep faith who Communications, 1980 N. Tuesday, 11:19 a.m., Velocity Motors, Bluffton. loved his family, his church, and his friends. ton Regional Medical Center Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service Main St. Burglar alarm. 1100N near the Norfolk Damage exceeded $1,000. for treatment of chest inju- at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Grace Missionary Church in When an officer responded he Southern railroad crossing. Monday, 8:47 p.m., Indi- ries. Bluffton Fire Rescue was Celina, Ohio. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. discovered an unlocked door Report of a rolling domestic ana Street south of Wabash also dispatched to the scene. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Mis- at the business, but no sign of disturbance. Officer located Street. Matthew M. Ham- Damage exceeded $5,000. sionary Church, Celina, or First Missionary Church, Berne. foul play. and stopped the vehicle east mons, 20, Bluffton, was driv- The crash closed Ind. 116 to Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes – Yager- Monday, 8:51 p.m., Wal- of 100E on 1100N. Both par- ing out of an alley turning through traffic for about 45 Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana. nut Hills mobile home park, ties explained they were en right in a 2013 Ford F-150 minutes. 80 Sunset Drive. Deputies route to Bluffton to see the pickup truck when the steer- ARRESTS served a parole retake war- “baby daddy” of one of the ing wouldn’t snap back as he Autumn Lynn Freburger, Charles J. Myers Jr., 88 rant on Derek Perez, age not combatants and were arguing turned like it is supposed to. 27, Muncie; criminal trespass- Charles J. Myers Jr., 88, of Bluffton, died Tuesday, Sept. listed, Bluffton. only not physically fighting. The truck clipped a parked ing, a Class A misdemeanor; 22, 2020, at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton. Arrange- Monday, 9:29 p.m., Phil’s ACCIDENTS 1998 Chevroley K1500 pick- theft, a Class A misdemeanor; ments are pending at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. One Stop, 1303 S. Main City: up truck registered to David theft, a Level 6 felony; syn- St. Burglar alarm. Officers Monday, 8:21 a.m., Lan- Wynn, Bluffton. Damage thetic identity deception, a William M. Ulmer, 84 responded. No sign of foul caster Street east of Baldwin exceeded $2,500. Level 6 felony; and corrupt play found. Street. Katherine J. Deckartd, County: business influence, a Level 5 William Michael “Mick” Ulmer, 84, of Bluffton, died Tuesday, 2:18 a.m., officer 53, Bluffton, was driving east Tuesday, 4:20 a.m., Ind. felony. Bond set at $77,000. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at Ossian Health and Rehabili- spotted a man going through on Lancaster Street when she 116 south of 200N. Saman- Danielle Nicole Osborn, tation. Arrangements are pending at Thoma/Rich, Lemler trash cans at the corner of attempted a left hand turn into tha J. Thompson, 32, Hun- 43, Bluffton; dealing in a con- Funeral Home. Market Street and Indiana her driveway. She told police tington, was driving a 2008 trolled substance, a Level 4 Street. The officer noted the that the rising sun was creat- Hyundai Elantra northwest felony. No bond set. Emergency closes Ind. 218 crossing Wells Court Docket Norfolk Southern Railroad is closing Transportation announced in a press release Wells Superior Court cated, a Class A misde- County EMS to Bluffton Ind. 218 near Poneto for emergency railroad Tuesday evening. Criminal Cases meanor. Bond continued at Regional Medical Center crossing repairs. The closure will be in place between Colin Nicholas Loker, $26,500. where a warrant was sought The closure begins Wednesday, Sept. 23 Hoosier Highway and Grape Street. 23, Gering, Neb., pleaded On Sept. 18, several for a blood draw. and is expected to last through at least Mon- The official state highway detour will guilty to leaving the scene law enforcement officers The alleged victim day, Sept. 28, the Indiana Department of follow Ind. 3, Ind. 18 and Ind. 1. of an accident, a Class B responded to an area on Ind. reportedly had bruising misdemeanor. 1 near Petroleum after a about her face. The alleged Ordered to pay $200 in caller reported seeing a man victim had been driving, costs and fees. As part of a battering a woman in a pick- but she reportedly stopped plea agreement, one count up truck with children in the the pickup truck in the road of open alcoholic beverage truck as it traveled south on and exited with her daugh- container during operation Ind. 1. The truck veered off ter after she was alleg- of a motor vehicle, a Class the road and into the ditch edly punched several times C infraction, dismissed. and the man — who was by Fussel. She got into Around 3 a.m. Feb. 22 later identified as Fussel — the vehicle of a man who near the intersection of reportedly exited the truck stopped to help and Fussel 100W and 1200N, Loker and ran into a nearby corn- allegedly moved over to the drove a pickup truck off field. driver’s seat and tried to fol- the road and hit a tree. He Fussel reportedly exited low them but drove off the sought help at a nearby resi- the field and allegedly tried road into the ditch. dence requesting the use of to hide behind the truck ——— a phone. Loker then report- upon the arrival of a sher- Preliminary plea of not edly called his brother who iff’s deputy. A second dep- guilty entered for James came to the scene of the uty arrived and Fussel was Edgar Hunt, 33, Bluffton, accident and transported placed under arrest at gun- charged with three counts of Loker away from the scene. point. delivery of a false sales doc- He did not contact law Fussel was allegedly ument, all Level 6 felonies, enforcement about the acci- so intoxicated at the time, and nine counts of theft, dent until about 20 hours that the deputies could not all Class A misdemeanors. later. understand what he was say- Bond continued at $28,500. Golf cart parade The sheriff’s deputy ing nor could he reportedly Larry Mock appointed pub- More than 50 decorated golf carts par- noted in his report that there stand on his own. lic defender. ticipated in a parade sponsored by the were two open beer bottles Fussel was allegedly Hunt is charged with Bluffton Parks and Recreation Depart- in the cab of the pickup compliant but uncooperative skip-scanning merchandise ment Tuesday night. Above, Brandy truck. Loker claimed he with deputies. Due to the at the self-checkout aisle of Fiechter, the assistant superintendent was not intoxicated, he had level of his alleged intoxica- the Bluffton Walmart Super- of the Parks Department, gives instruc- tions to drivers prior to the start of the fallen asleep and had driven tion, he was taken by Wells (Continued on Page 11) parade in the parking lot of Life Church. off the road. The bottles, he At right, Brian Bradburn and Corinne said, had been in the truck If you see Prough of Bluffton brought their three for awhile. dogs, known as their “back seat driv- ——— ers,” to the event. The golf carts passed Preliminary plea of Kara (Heyerly) Pulver through neighborhoods on Bluffton’s not guilty entered for Jer- south side, winding their way through emy Lee Barva, 38, Ossian, downtown before returning to Life charged with domestic bat- Church. (Photos by Dave Schultz) tery committed in the pres- Wish her a ence of a child less than 16 years old, a Level 6 felony. th Bond continued at $25,000. Happy 50 Barva is charged with striking a woman in the mouth at the residence they Birthday shared in the 300 block of West LaFever Street Sept. 19. 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It was a simple question posed on the News-Banner’s Facebook page and wasn’t associated with fair officials (therefore it’s not an official contest; it was just a fun way to get people involved) — If you were to nominate someone for the honor of grand marshal, who would it be and why? I compiled most of the answers and published them. There were several responses and some were repeated. In response to one nomination that was repeated by more than one poster, I immediately thought of another related nomination. But I’m getting ahead of myself. To recap Saturday’s story, first responders and essential workers in general received numerous “nominations.” There were also a few for Pam Vanderkolk and the staff of the Bluffton Parks Department. Such an honor would certainly be deserved, as they do so much for the commu- nity and have adapted programming this year during the pandemic. The staff’s work is noted across the state and has gained attention across the country. They are also a fan favorite during the Street Fair Hypocrisy and constitutional etiquette opening night parade for their floats. We are lucky to have Pam and her staff in Wells Coun- Sen. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina con- Republican senators correctly say that ty. Countless people far and wide have benefited from the tortionist, illustrates the perils of attempted clever- Senate Democrats, given a comparable department’s mission. ness by people with negligible aptitude for it. He opportunity, would behave with identi- In a related note, I would add to the list of nominations says that the principle he enunciated in 2016 and cal loutishness. Most Republicans argue, the staff of the Wells County Public Library. They have reaffirmed in 2018 — that he would not support like kindergartners, that this justifies also adapted this year during the pandemic, offering vir- confirming a Supreme Court nominee in the last their behavior. But if just four non-plastic tual options and making services available in a way that year of President Donald Trump’s term — has Republican senators do not ignore their people can still access them and remain safe, either from expired. One reason he gives is — really — that caucus’s pretended 2016 principle, the home or with contactless pick-up. Democrats in 2013 ended filibusters for circuit- coming nominee cannot be confirmed But while dealing with these changes during the pan- court nominees. before the election. And if Trump loses, George demic, the WCPL staff is also going through an extensive The pandemic of national cynicism that the likes perhaps even this amazingly malleable construction project. Having written more than one story of Graham exacerbate is engulfing the Supreme Republican caucus might not confirm his Will on these topics, I think the staff deserves a shout-out for Court, an institution whose functioning will be nominee before Joe Biden’s inauguration. especially damaged by it. Immediately after Justice So, whomever Trump nominates might be all the work they have managed to do this year. I can’t Antonin Scalia’s death in February 2016, Senate about to have a tortuous Merrick Garland experi- wait to see what the finished facility looks like. Republicans concocted a principle in order to give ence of disappointment. I am glad we have WCPL in our community. a patina of high-mindedness to something they Suppose, however — not altogether implausi- Ultimately, the reader who sent me the letter had nomi- were determined to do anyway. bly — that the Republican nations of her own: Steve and Nancy Wagner. Steve was Now, for the same purpose, Republican senators correctly say Senate caucus is incapable featured in a “Who We Are” story about his retirement they have concocted a codicil that Senate Democrats, given a of embarrassment. Suppose from Southern Wells Community Schools. And Nancy’s that essentially nullifies the comparable opportunity, would Biden wins and Democrats name has also been a constant one in the community but principle. have a net gain of at least has become a topic of discussion most recently because In 2016, slathering on popu- behave with identical loutishness. three Senate seats. And sup- she is working on a history-themed mural at the corner of list rhetoric (about “the Ameri- pose that either before the Main and Market streets. can people” having a “voice”), they proclaimed that election, or before the new Senate is sworn in on She has left her mark on so many places in this com- no Supreme Court nominee should be confirmed Jan. 3, Republicans confirm a new justice. And munity, including the renovated children’s area space in a presidential election year. Now they assert, suppose Senate Democrats, spurred by their party’s at the WCPL. I hope the suggestion for the Wagners is without pretending to have an argument: Oh, never enraged base and enabled by their quick abolition tucked in the back pocket of someone and saved for a mind, because unlike in 2016, the Senate majority of the filibuster, enlarge the Supreme Court by at future fair year. and the president are of the same party. least four members (two fewer than Franklin Roos- And although this week was supposed to be fair week, Many conservatives, lacking the conservative evelt envisioned). many people took advantage of the Mural Fest this past virtue of prudence, belabor the obvious with a This would erase the principal achievement — weekend in downtown Bluffton. There are other fair- sense of intellectual achievement: They say Barack three Trump nominees — for which Senate Repub- themed activities this week, perhaps in an attempt to give Obama had the power to nominate Merrick Garland licans, during four years of canine obedience to the people their 2020 fair fix. to replace Scalia, and the Senate had the power to nominator, have rationalized shedding their dignity It was fun listening to live music and watching public deny him an up-or-down vote, so nothing more and shredding their reputations. This institutional art be installed in Bluffton. While it’s not the Street Fair, need be said. vandalism by Democrats would be a grievous inju- it was a successful community event that brought people Indeed, nothing more — if there is nothing ry to the court, which has, so far, largely escaped more to constitutional etiquette than this cold together. being drenched by the Niagara of public contempt logic of formal powers. The logic is as clear as it for the great institutions of national governance, And how cool is it that we had an artist — David Rice is obtuse when offered as a sufficient justification not least Congress. Public confidence in the court’s — from Portland, Ore., who has done work across the for not voting on an accomplished moderate jurist disinterestedness is the source of its power to country, including art for Starbucks? nominated 237 days before the 2016 election. But defend the Constitution from willful and imprudent During last week’s meet-and-greet, Rice said he was the nation’s often ferocious political competition, majorities, including Senate majorities. contacted about the Mural Fest regional effort. He was although framed by the Constitution, should be Confidence in the court is as perishable as the excited about the invitation and jumped on it. He was lubricated by prudence, whereby ferocity is tem- reputations of the senators of both parties who in thankful that he was able to share his skills and to be a pered by a statesmanlike refusal to exercise every the next few years might cause the court to be seen part of Bluffton. power the Constitution grants. as just another scuffed and soiled plaything in the He said he was given some things that Bluffton and Sixteen Republicans who were in the Senate in nation’s increasingly tawdry political game. If so, the region are known for and he worked on a design with 2016 and who are seeking reelection this year said the Republicans among those senators will be able Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership staff. The end (Susan Collins did not say this) that refusing to to see the monument to their careers when they result features an oriole and irises. confirm a new justice during a presidential election look east from the Capitol’s Senate wing, across “I’m really excited about it,” Rice said last week. “I’ve year was high statesmanship. How many will have First Street NE, to the court’s glistening white done several murals and mural fests and most of them the effrontery to vote for someone nominated while building, where a liberal majority will be presiding take place in larger cities. Those are a lot of fun but you presidential voting is underway, or after the elec- on a lengthened bench for a long time. kind of get lost in the shuffle if the landscapes are always tion even if the nominator loses? [email protected] changing, and I’ve done a handful of murals in smaller towns. “The difference that the community has is day and Constitutional revolution is going mainstream night. The community in smaller places really seem to embrace the whole idea and their enthusiasm is infec- After delivering lectures and features a Supreme Court that prior to 2014 the Democrats tious and makes you feel like you’re actually contributing about political norms for that is supposed to render controlled the Senate and didn’t seem something to the people that live there,” he said. “That is the entirety of the Trump independent judgments based overly concerned about the body’s era — often with good on the law and the Constitu- alleged lack of legitimacy. a huge honor to get to be a part of that.” cause — much of the left is tion. All of this, once a matter The fact is that senators are cho- Nancy Wagner was complimentary of Rice’s work. now threatening to kneecap of basic civics, is now for sen in democratic elections in their “This has been amazing,” she said during the meet- an important institution of suckers. respective states, and it’s not a fail- and-greet. “This is so impressive. Having been on this American government on Before its new fashion, ing of our constitutional design that board — Creative Arts — for umpteen years, it’s so won- a partisan vote in an act of court-packing used to be Democrats have made themselves der that we all think so much of the arts and know how ideological vengeance. notorious, the ill-considered so hateful to rural voters that they important it is for young people and old people and for If the Republican Senate Rich move that FDR couldn’t see despair of reliably holding the Senate the world ... Thank you so much. Thank you for letting confirms a Trump appointee through even at the height of going forward. As a corrective, they me do my thing and I hope mine turns out.” to fill Justice Ruth Bader Lowry his power. are threatening to eliminate the fili- Her mural is a historical photo album, featuring images Ginsburg’s Supreme Court For good reason. To add a buster to allow them to add Washing- of the county’s namesake, William Wells; the Street Fair; seat right before or after the election, bunch of new seats to the Supreme ton, D.C., and Puerto Rico as states and irises as well, to name a few. progressives say Democrats, if they Court explicitly so a Democratic to boost their number of senators, a sweep in November, should retaliate president could fill them would radi- maneuver that smacks of pre-Civil If you haven’t seen the murals, you should make it a by packing the Supreme Court. cally diminish the Court’s standing. It War era power politics. must-do item on your list. This would do vastly more dam- would invite Republicans to counter All of this talk is an awkward fit I also want to mention a couple of other things that age to the governing structure of the with their own bout of court-packing for Joe Biden’s candidacy. We are happened this weekend. On Saturday, I stopped by the country than anything that President when they again return to power. told that Biden is an inoffensive insti- Parlor City Market for an upcoming story before I went to Donald Trump has said or done, but The Court would become merely a tutionalist and committed moderate, Crimson House in Ossian for a “Coffee and Calligraphy” respectable center-left outlets like The partisan plaything and essentially an but if Republicans defy his wishes class (mask and all). New Yorker and Vox have run pieces adjunct to the legislative branch — all on the RBG seat, he will respond by I say this because there are community activities going advocating it and Democratic leaders that would stay the same about the blessing outlandish changes to our on if you know where to look. I encourage you to get out are making fraught “all options on the institution would be the black robes. system passed by narrow majorities. and enjoy what the community has to offer. table” statements. And for what? To compensate for And, by the way, Biden better This year is not what we had envisioned, but life in None of this comes out of the blue. a duly elected Republican Senate act- win. Shadi Hamid of The Atlantic Wells County is what you make it. So let’s make it great. 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Thirteen years ning or two was meaningful and, biker do not see each other until To examine, question, investigate, equals a student going from kin- daunting. yes, fun. There are the collision. and explore what we thought, how dergarten to high school gradua- I miss the curi- the more aspects to Pretty clear, right? Well, now those thoughts differed, how they tion. On most days I am pleased to osity, the chal- learning than we imagine that at the very same time were similar, and why those differ- be able to do just about whatever lenges, the conun- Thing can discuss right on that corner there is a police ences or similarities existed ...what I want whenever I want to do it. drums, conver- now in 800 words officer, a physician, an insurance they meant. Realizing that the Yep, most days. But then there are sations, and yes, or less. So let’s person, a newspaper reporter, and truth of something almost always those days when I miss the class- even the frustra- consider one of the the mother of the 15-year-old kid. demands more from us than a cur- room so much that it makes me tions, that are inherent in a learn- most interesting but often over- (OK, it’s an unusually busy cor- sory glance. weep. ing environment. looked: Perspective. ner, but just hang with me.) Add Today that is a critical real- I do not mean that I would like I was part of a strong and I encouraged students to the perspectives of the truck driver ization, not only in a classroom, to be teaching today, because I effective Language Arts Depart- always be aware of the perspective and the bicyclist and how many but in our living rooms when we would not. Technology and I are ment. Nan Yake, Jackie Chaney, from which something is being ways do you think that collision watch the news or talk with friends only on mildly civil terms. To rely Deb Johnson, Tom Schwartz, Erin revealed. It is incredibly important could be told or viewed? or others about what we are see- on technology like it is required Schantz, and early in my teaching because — just think! — an event, Same collision, decidedly dif- ing and hearing. We owe it to our- today, well, let’s just be kind and experience, Hilda Studebaker and situation, or happening can be ferent perspectives. selves and to each other to look, say, heck no, but thank you for Dorothy Rose. I miss them. We interpreted by as many people as Would they all be lying if their to question, to listen, and to think asking. shared some very good times and are witnessing it! Wow! Each pair views of the collision differ? Not with minds and eyes open. When my computer does not exuberant discussions about teach- of eyes can see “the same thing,” necessarily. But we all, everyone And purely as a side note here, act, react, or interact exactly as I ing. We loved what we did. We yet interpret it entirely differently. of us, “see” based on what we if any of you are so inclined to think or envision that it should, loved kids — well, most of them, That is one of the reasons that bring to the situation, what our give me a call and say, “Hey, let’s I can turn on it in an instant. OK, most of the time. critical thinking is so vital. We past experiences have been, what read ______(fill in the blank) so you are thinking, “Kreigh, you I have been asked how I could cannot just rely on our eyes; we our relationships are, and what we and then talk about it, what do you must have screwed up.” Well, I find excitement in, let’s say, must consider everything. Who is have previously believed, thought, say?” Well, this old classroom respond, “Too dang bad about encountering Hamlet for more talking? What is the intent. What read, heard, or seen. sharer would be thrilled. Just say- that!” than 30 years. My answer is quite is the time period? What language That is precisely why life ing. Anyway, what I miss about simply, if you and I read and dis- is used? What is the tone? Who is requires us to think about and take ——— sharing a classroom are thinking, cuss Hamlet every day for the next the intended audience? into consideration so many things Editor’s Note: This is one of a series discussing, debating, writing, read- two years, every single time we So many questions … so many before making a judgment or deci- of articles written by a group of retired ing, and interacting. Please note will be able to “see” and discover answers. sion. Perspective is merely one and current teachers: Amy Leeson, that I did not say faculty meetings and learn something new and dif- Let me offer an example. ingredient. Billy Kreigh, Anna Spalding, Marlyn or grading. As an English teacher, ferent. A different perspective, A 15-year-old male is riding a Here’s the thing: I miss shar- Koons and Jean Harper. Their intent is grading was ever so time con- an insight into a turn of phrase 26-inch red bike north on Main ing a classroom where we could to spur discussions at the dinner table suming. Although I did love that or a specific word choice. Each Street at 4:35 pm. He is making a read a piece of literature or an and elsewhere. You may also voice your I often could see how a kid was encounter presents a new expedi- right-hand turn on Market Street article, or view a painting, or hear thoughts and reactions via The News- thinking by reading his essay, the tion. and is hit by a green pickup truck. lyrics to a song, or watch a movie Banner’s letters to editor.

WCT to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 3-6 Auditions will be held Satur- be there at 10 a.m. in particular — which will retire day, Oct. 3, for the Wells Commu- “We will hold the auditions, and lots of people, although some of nity Theatre’s production of “A when you are done you can leave,” them are small parts. Lowe says if Christmas Carol.” The show will be Lowe said. someone is looking for a small part, presented Thursday through Sun- If someone cannot make the Oct. or wanting to play more than one day, Dec. 3, 4, 5, and 6, at the Life 3 audition, he or she can call Lowe character, this would be a good pro- Church auditorium. at 260-273-0636 to make alternate duction to join. The expansion from WCT’s arrangements for an audition. “If you are looking to do a show usual three-show format is to allow There are more than 30 speaking as a family, this would be a good for social distancing due to the parts. one to consider,” he says. COVID-19 pandemic. “Most of them are small parts, Anyone seeking additional Otto “Tank” Lowe will be the but every part counts,” the director information about the show should director, and he has asked that those said. He adds that there are scenes contact Lowe at the number listed auditioning for a part in the show — a street scene and a party scene, above.

Catherine Campbell, left, of the Wells County Public Library staff stands with Jill Wright from the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter after Wright com- pleted historical research at the library. (Photo provided) 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Registration now open for Festival of Wreaths Library and Health Creative Arts of Wells County will be sponsoring its annual Festival of Wreaths this holiday season from Nov. 20 to Jan. 4. Department earn Registration forms are now available from the Creative Arts Council’s office or online at http://www.wellscocre- ativearts.com/upcoming-exhibits. genealogist’s praise The registration deadline is Nov. 2. The Indiana Room at the Wells County Public Library houses historical books and resources for those researching genealogy and local history. 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Recently, Jill Wright stopped by both the library and the All candidates must have excellent communication skills and be self-motivated. Wells County Health Department in search of information Competitive salary, excellent benefits and a quality working environment. on the Wysong family. Wright is a registrar for the Daugh- Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected] ters of the American Revolution’s Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter in Fort Wayne. “I assist applicants for membership research their ances- tors as they need to verify direct blood lineage back to someone that qualifies as a Revolutionary War Patriot,” Wright said. “This normally goes back 7 or 8 generations listing dates and places of birth, marriage, and death for every person. I had hit the proverbial brick wall when a call to your library linked me to the Vital Records Office in the Health Department.” Wright received assistance from Catherine Campbell, Averi Neuenschwander — holding her prize book “Jump, Frog, Jump!”— is one of the children who recently completed the one of the Indiana Room librarians. She also gained assis- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Wells Coun- tance in getting vital records from Marlene Hoag at the ty Public Library by reading and listening to 1,000 books with Wells County Health Department. The office can assist with the help of family members. Averi is the daughter of Ryan and birth and death records for Wells County, going back to Haley Neuenschwander and is pictured with her mom Haley. around 1883. 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RUSSO positive. AP College Football Writer The conferences that are currently stag- As the Atlantic Coast Conference worked ing fall football seasons have been testing Tuesday to reschedule another league game athletes at least three times per week, but postponed because of a COVID-19 outbreak not daily. within one of its teams, Notre Dame said 94 the Mountain West was football players were zeroing in on a possible tested for COVID- late October start to its 19 on Monday and football season. of those seven were No. 7 Notre Dame’s positive. Those players game at Wake Forest were in isolation along on Saturday was post- with others who tested poned after positive positive last week. COVID-19 tests landed The school is paus- 13 Fighting Irish play- ing all football-related ers in isolation and activities until further another 10 in quaran- testing is complete. tine. “We managed an The schools said increase in positivity they were working with rates in August, and the the ACC to reschedule players handled it won- the game. Both teams have off Oct. 3. derfully,” Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly Mountain West university presidents said. “We knew COVID would present moved up a scheduled Friday meeting to challenges throughout the season, and we’ll Thursday, a person with knowledge of the always put student-athlete health and safety Bluffton’s Riley Couch (left) receives a serve from Adams Central in a match on Tuesday. Emme meeting told The Associated Press. The at the forefront of our decision making. We Boots watches from the background. (Photo by Josh Burris) person spoke on condition of anonymity look forward to resuming team activities because the league is not making its move and getting back on the playing field.” toward a possible return to fall sports public. Notre Dame (2-0) opened the season It was unclear whether the Mountain with two home games and held several play- Bluffton volleyball loses West presidents would vote Thursday on ers out of last week’s victory against South any proposals, the person said. Florida without explanation. Mountain West athletic directors are aim- The Fighting Irish are playing football as match at Adams Central ing for an Oct. 24 or Oct. 31 start for the a member of a conference for the first time football season. The conference is close to this season. Notre Dame usually competes By JOSH BURRIS the second set. After Adams Central broke an agreement that will provide its 12 schools as an independent in football and in the After winning the Canterbury Invitation- a 6-6 tie to take the lead, Bluffton eventu- with the capacity to perform daily COVID- ACC in most of its other sports. The school al on Saturday, Bluffton’s volleyball team ally fought back to take a 14-13 lead. Things 19 antigen tests on its athletes, the person and the conference agreed to the arrange- returned to action on Tuesday with a 3-0 went down hill for Bluffton from there said. ment to help each get through this pandem- loss at Adams Central in ACAC play. though, as Adams Central closed the set Mountain West Commissioner Craig ic-disrupted season. Bluffton (8-10, 2-3) lost the first set with a 12-1 run to take a 2-0 lead heading Thompson told AP last week the conference Notre Dame-Wake Forest is the 18th 25-13, the second set 25-15, and the third set into the third set. would not move forward on a fall football game involving major college football 25-12. It was a much easier win for Adams Adams Central never trailed in the third season without its schools having the ability teams to be postponed or canceled by Central than last season, which beat Bluff- set, but was tied 3-3 with Bluffton at one to test daily. COVID-19 issues since Aug. 26 and the ton both times it faced, but it also took five point. Adams Central pulled away from The Mountain West postponed its fall third ACC game (North Carolina State at sets both times. there, but not as drastically as those previous sports season on Aug. 10, the day before the Virginia Tech and Virginia at Virginia Tech Bluffton coach Stacy Morrison said runs in the first and second set. Big Ten and Pac-12 did the same. were rescheduled). Adams Central’s offense presented a few Leaders for Bluffton were Lauren Stout The Pac-12’s CEO Group of presidents “I know everyone involved is saddened challenges for her team. with six kills, Abbey Nusbaumer with three and chancellors is also meeting Thurs- to be unable to play this weekend, but based “(They are a) very disciplined team,” blocks, Abby Clines with 12 assists, Emme day and is expected to make a decision on on the circumstances it is the right deci- Morrison said. “Their serve-receive threw Boots and Riley Couch with seven digs whether the conference can start its football sion,” Wake Forest athletic director John season as soon as Halloween weekend. The Currie said. us off, and they had an offense with quick each, and Emilee Irwin with one ace. Pac-12 announced early this month it had Also Tuesday, No. 18 BYU announced sets that our blockers were getting thrown In JV, Bluffton lost 2-0. Leaders were acquired daily COVID-19 testing for its that its first next two games will be played off with as well.” Emma Baumgartner with 11 digs, one ace, members. without fans at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Trailing 5-3 early in the first set, Adams and two assists, Zoe Morrison and Rehgyn The Big Ten announced last week it will Provo, Utah. The school said health officials Central used a 10-1 run to 13-6 lead. It Brooks with one ace each, Savanna Jessup kick off its football season the weekend of in the state had moved Provo from low to never trailed again in the set. Bluffton was with three kills, and Paige Daugherty with Oct. 24. The conference plans to start testing moderate COVID-19 risks, which prompted still trailing by seven at 18-11, but then one stuff block. its fall sport athletes daily on Sept. 30. the switch to no fans for Saturday’s game Adams Central broke away with a 7-2 run Bluffton’s next match will be at East- The hope is daily testing will prevent against Troy and the Oct. 2 game against to win the set. brook on Thursday. those who are infected from spreading the Louisiana Tech. Bluffton kept it closer in the first half of [email protected] virus and cut down on the number of people BYU had to postpone its game last week who end up in quarantine because they were at Army after having players test positive for Sports Roundup in close contact with someone who tested COVID-19. Ramírez, Indians clinch playoff 6-3, 6-4. In No. 1 doubles, Noah Zahn and NHS boys’ soccer Thomas Schweller defeated Evan Zimmer and Augie Mann 6-2, 6-1. In No. 2 doubles, spot with 5-3 win over WSox loses at Heritage Matthew Weill and Reid Eckert defeated Tanner Felger and Brason Chaney 6-2, 6-1. By BRIAN DULIK drive to right-center for his 19th homer. Norwell’s boys’ soccer team lost 2-0 in a Huntington North also won the JV match Associated Press Abreu leads the AL with 56 RBIs and 74 game at Heritage on Tuesday. 4-1. Norwell’s only point came when Kaden CLEVELAND (AP) — With one sweet hits. He is second in homers and third with a Norwell (7-5-1, 4-1) allowed both of Graft won No. 2 singles 8-4. swing, José Ramírez pushed the Cleveland .332 batting average. Heritage’s goals in the second half. Aung Norwell will play another conference Indians in the playoffs and strengthened his White Sox starter Reynaldo López Naing Moe scored Heritage’s first goal on a match on Thursday when it hosts Leo. case for the AL MVP award. worked five innings, allowing three hits and penalty kick. Later on, Ma Mat Sain scored Ramírez hit a three- striking out three. The a goal on an assist by Ha Sin. run homer with two right-hander has one Norwell’s offense struggled, registering NHS v’ball defeated outs in the 10th inning, victory in his last 10 just one shot on goal. giving Cleveland a 5-3 nighttime outings. Norwell goalkeeper Jacob Klitz finished at Columbia City win over the Chicago Right-hander Cal the game with four saves. White Sox that clinched Quantrill gave up one In JV, Norwell won 1-0 in a single half of Norwell’s volleyball team lost 3-1 in a a postseason berth hit in four scoreless play. Lane Lewis scored the only goal on an match at Columbia City on Tuesday. Tuesday night. innings for the Indians, assist by Graham Gaier. Noah Fromm got Norwell (5-15, 0-2) won the first set Ramírez’s drive becoming the ninth an easy shutout at goalkeeper as Norwell’s 25-21, but then Columbia City fought back to right off José Ruiz Canadian-born pitcher defense prevented Heritage from getting a to win the second set 25-12, the third set scored César Hernán- to start for the fran- shot on goal. 25-15, and the fourth set 25-11. dez and Francisco Lin- chise. The most recent Norwell will return to action on Saturday Hailey Henschen led Norwell in kills dor, setting off a wild was Denis Boucher in with an NE8 Conference game at Columbia with six and in blocks with one. Alicen celebration at home 1992. City. Rinehart led in assists with 10. Mackinzie plate as the Indians Chicago loaded the Toliver led in digs with 16. Macy Eckert led reached the postseason bases with one out in in aces with two. for the fourth time in five years. the fifth, but Madrigal hit a comebacker to NHS tennis falls at Norwell’s next match will be at DeKalb Lindor had pulled Cleveland within one Plutko, who turned it into an inning-ending on Thursday. on a two-out double double play. It was Plut- that plated Roberto ko’s first appearance Huntington North Green Valley Senior Golf Perez, who began the since Sept. 10. Norwell’s boys’ tennis team lost 4-1 in an inning on second base. The game featured NE8 Conference match at Huntington North Dennis Gerbers, Don Livingston, Lou After Matt Foster (5-1) three MVP candidates on Tuesday. Schroeder, and Arland Pitts were the win- walked Hernández, in Abreu, Anderson Norwell (9-7, 2-4) scored its only point ning team in the Tuesday Senior Golf Ruiz entered and gave and Ramírez. Anderson in No. 2 singles. Ethan Ottinger defeated League at Green Valley. up the game-ending went 1 for 4, dropping Jacon Daugherty 3-6, 7-5, 12-10. Pitts made the longest putt, and Rick drive. his average to .353. In No. 1 singles, Carson Kitchen defeat- Oatess was closest to pin. AL Central-lead- Indians manager ed Krew Bussel 6-0, 6-2. In No. 3 singles, There was no low gross or low net as the ing Chicago lost for Terry Francona missed Chase Mickey defeated Kellen Zimmer match was played best ball. the fourth time in five his 41st game as he games, creating a log recovers from gastro- jam at the top of the intestinal surgery and division. Minnesota is blood-clotting issues. High School Calendar in second and Cleve- RELIEF ROLE WEDNESDAY, Sept. 23 GIRLS GOLF: IHSAA Regional at Noble land is just three games back. Indians right-hander Triston McKenzie, GIRLS SOCCER: Norwell at Heritage, Hawk Golf Club, 8:30 a.m. Aces Lucas Giolito of the White Sox who won his major league debut on Aug. 5:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY: Bluffton, Norwell, and Shane Bieber of the Indians face off 22, has been moved to the bullpen in prepa- THURSDAY, Sept. 24 Southern Wells at New Haven Classic, 9 a.m. Wednesday night. ration for the first round of the playoffs. The BOYS TENNIS: Concordia at Bluffton, 5 VOLLEYBALL: Bluffton, Southern Wells at Chicago grabbed a 3-1 lead with two 23-year-old prospect went 2-1 with a 3.68 p.m.; Leo at Norwell, 5 p.m. ACAC Tournament, 9 a.m. runs in the top of the 10th against Phil ERA in six starts. VOLLEYBALL: Whitko at Southern Wells, BOYS TENNIS: Norwell at Delta Invite, 9 Maton (3-3). Adam Engel tripled home UP NEXT 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.); Norwell at DeKalb, 7:30 a.m. James McCann, then scored on Nick Mad- White Sox: Giolito (4-3, 3.53 ERA) has p.m. (JV, Freshman 6 p.m.); Bluffton at East- JV FOOTBALL: East Noble at Norwell, 10 brook, 7:30 p.m. (JV 6 p.m.) a.m. rigal’s single. not logged a decision in two starts against FRIDAY, Sept. 25 BOYS SOCCER: Norwell at Columbia City, White Sox manager Rick Renteria and Cleveland this season, posting a 1.38 ERA FOOTBALL: Norwell at East Noble, 7 p.m.; 11:30 a.m. (JV 10 a.m.) shortstop Tim Anderson were ejected by with 15 strikeouts in 13 innings. Giolito is Bluffton at Greensburg, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, Sept. 27 umpire Ángel Hernández after Luis Robert expected to start Chicago’s first postseason SATURDAY, Sept. 26 No games scheduled looked at a called third strike in the 10th. game. Ramírez, making a late push for the MVP Indians: Bieber (8-1, 1.74 ERA) makes Corrections and clarifications award, has 12 home runs and 26 RBIs in his his 12th and final start of the regular season. last 24 games. The 2019 All-Star Game MVP leads the In a story written about Green Valley winners was incorrectly stated. Hernández hit a solo shot in the first and AL in wins, ERA and strikeouts with 112. Golf Course’s senior club championship in Arland Pitts was the winner of the D Chicago tied it in the sixth when José Abreu Bieber is widely considered the Cy Young last Wednesday’s sports section, one of the Flight. connected against Adam Plutko, sending a Award favorite.

www.news-banner.com or TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! www.facebook.com/news-banner SPORTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • The News-Banner • Page 7 NEWS-BANNER SCOREBOARD Unmasked: NFL fines coaches, Class 2A FOOTBALL Rank-School FPV Rcd TP Pvs NBA 1. Andrean (13) 4-1 272 1 All Times EDT teams for not covering faces NFL 2. Eastbrook - 4-1 224 2 CONFERENCE FINALS 3. HeritageChristian- 4-0 210 4 AMERICAN CONFERENCE (Best-of-7) By ARNIE STAPLETON 4. Pioneer - 4-1 206 3 x-if necessary union and clubs, but also by state and local East 5. Eastside - 5-0 158 5 W L T Pct PF PA Eastern Conference AP Pro Football Writer governments.” Buffalo 2 0 0 1.000 58 45 6. Tell City (1) 5-0 150 7 Miami 2, Boston 1 NFL coaches thumbed their collective Vincent added: “Becoming careless or New England 1 1 0 .500 51 46 7. Triton Central - 4-1 112 T8 Tuesday, Sept. 15: Miami 117, Bos- Miami 0 2 0 .000 39 52 8. Tipton - 3-1 54 10 ton 114, OT — and exposed — noses at the NFL’s mask ignoring face covering and physical distanc- N.Y. Jets 0 2 0 .000 30 58 9. Eastern(Grntwn) - 5-0 52 NR Thursday, Sept. 17: Miami 106 mandate in Week 2. 10. S. Vermillion - 4-1 44 6 ing requirements will put the 2020 season at South Boston 101 The league responded with hefty fines of risk.” W L T Pct PF PA Class 1A Saturday, Sept. 19: Boston 117 Tennessee 2 0 0 1.000 49 44 Rank-School FPV Rcd TP Pvs Miami 106 $100,000 per coach and $250,000 per club. The rules don’t apply to players, but all Indianapolis 1 1 0 .500 48 38 1. Indpls Lutheran (13) 5-0 278 1 Wednesday, Sept. 23: Boston vs. The first three to get fined other individuals with Jacksonville 1 1 0 .500 57 53 2. S. Adams (1) 5-0 252 2 Miami, 8:30 p.m. Houston 0 2 0 .000 36 67 3. Parke Heritage - 4-0 214 3 Friday, Sept. 25: Boston vs. Miami, were Denver’s Vic Fan- bench area access, includ- 4. Southwood - 5-0 192 4 8:30 p.m. North 5. Adams Central - 4-1 160 T5 gio, San Francisco’s Kyle ing coaches and members W L T Pct PF PA x-Sunday, Sept. 27: Miami vs. Bos- Baltimore 2 0 0 1.000 71 22 6. W. Washington - 4-0 116 7 ton, 7:30 p.m. Shanahan and Seattle’s of the club medical staff, Pittsburgh 2 0 0 1.000 52 37 7. S. Putnam - 5-0 104 8 Western Conference Pete Carroll, according are required to wear face Cleveland 1 1 0 .500 41 68 8. Covenan Christian- 5-0 102 9 L.A. Lakers 2, Denver 1 Cincinnati 0 2 0 .000 43 51 9. Lafayett Catholic- 1-2 52 T5 Friday, Sept. 18: L.A. Lakers 126, to a person with knowl- coverings at all times. 10. N. Daviess - 4-0 26 NR West Denver 114 edge of the punishment Failure to do so, Vin- W L T Pct PF PA Sunday, Sept. 20: L.A. Lakers 105, who spoke to The Asso- Kansas City 2 0 0 1.000 57 40 Denver 103 cent warned in his memo, Las Vegas 2 0 0 1.000 68 54 BASEBALL Tuesday, Sept. 22: Denver 114, L.A. ciated Press on condition “will result in account- L.A. Chargers 1 1 0 .500 36 36 Lakers 106 of anonymity because the ability measures being Denver 0 2 0 .000 35 42 American League Thursday, Sept. 24: L.A. Lakers vs. NATIONAL CONFERENCE Denver, 9 p.m. coaches were not identi- imposed against offending East All Times EDT x-Saturday, Sept. 26: Denver vs. fied. individuals and/or clubs. W L T Pct PF PA East Division L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m. Dallas 1 1 0 .500 57 59 W L Pct x-Monday, Sept. 28: L.A. Lakers vs. The punishment was The face covering must Washington 1 1 0 .500 42 47 z-Tampa Bay 36 20 .643 Denver, TBD meted out a week after be worn as designed so N.Y. Giants 0 2 0 .000 29 43 z-New York 32 23 .582 x-Wednesday, Sept. 30: Denver vs. Philadelphia 0 2 0 .000 36 64 Toronto 28 27 .509 L.A. Lakers, TBD the NFL reminded team that it securely fits across South Baltimore 23 32 .418 personnel on the sidelines about the rules the wearer’s nose and mouth to prevent the W L T Pct PF PA Boston 21 34 .382 New Orleans 1 1 0 .500 58 57 Central Division HOCKEY for wearing face coverings during the coro- transmission of the virus.” Tampa Bay 1 1 0 .500 54 51 W L Pct navirus pandemic, lest they put the fledgling Now, let’s get to some of the more curi- Atlanta 0 2 0 .000 64 78 z-Chicago 34 21 .618 NHL season at risk. More coaches and clubs can Carolina 0 2 0 .000 47 65 z-Minnesota 34 22 .607 ous calls in Week 2: North z-Cleveland 31 24 .564 All Times EDT expect similar punishments as the memo HILL’S HELMET W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 22 31 .415 STANLEY CUP FINALS last week from Troy Vincent, who oversees Tyreek Hill got away with ripping off Chicago 2 0 0 1.000 44 36 Kansas City 22 33 .400 (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Green Bay 2 0 0 1.000 85 55 West Division Tampa Bay 1, Dallas 1 the league’s football operations, was largely his helmet after scoring a touchdown early Detroit 0 2 0 .000 44 69 W L Pct Saturday, September 19: Dallas 4, ignored throughout the weekend. in the fourth quarter, something that helped Minnesota 0 2 0 .000 45 71 x-Oakland 33 20 .623 Tampa Bay 1 West Houston 27 27 .500 Monday, September 21: Tampa Bay Among other offenders: Patriots coach the Chiefs come back to beat the Chargers W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 24 30 .444 3, Dallas 2 Bill Belichick and his offensive coordinator in overtime as Patrick Mahomes improved Arizona 2 0 0 1.000 54 35 Los Angeles 24 31 .436 Wednesday, September 23: Tampa L.A. Rams 2 0 0 1.000 57 36 Texas 19 35 .352 Bay at Dallas, 8 p.m. Josh McDaniels, Chiefs defensive coordi- to 6-0 in games Kansas City has trailed by Seattle 2 0 0 1.000 73 55 NOTE: Games back data omitted Friday, September 25: Tampa Bay nator Steve Spagnuolo, Colts coach Frank double digits. San Francisco 1 1 0 .500 51 37 because not all teams have played the at Dallas, 8 p.m. Reich and Rams coach Sean McVay. Thursday, Sept. 24 same number of games due to post- Saturday, September 26: Dallas at Hill hauled in a 54-yard TD catch from Miami at Jacksonville, 8:20 p.m. ponements. Postseason qualification Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. Capping a weekend of deliberate defi- Mahomes to pull the Chiefs to 17-15 Sunday, Sept. 27 this season is determined based on x-Monday, September 28: Tampa ance and/or desultory disobedience, Raid- with 12:58 remaining, but as he tumbled Houston at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. winning percentage. Bay at Dallas, 8 p.m. Tennessee at Minnesota, 1 p.m. x-clinched division x-Wednesday, September 30: Dal- ers coach Jon Gruden, who said last week out of the end zone, he ripped off his hel- Cincinnati at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. z-clinched playoff berth las at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. he felt Vincent’s memo was directed at him, met, which should have been flagged as Chicago at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Monday’s Games Washington at Cleveland, 1 p.m. L.A. Angels 8, Texas 5 and Saints coach Sean Payton were shown unsportsmanlike conduct. Las Vegas at New England, 1 p.m. Cleveland 7, Chicago White Sox 4 TRANSACTIONS on a split screen Monday night, both of That would have given the Chargers the L.A. Rams at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Tuesday them breaking the rules. choice of the 15-yard penalty enforced on San Francisco at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Toronto 11, N.Y. Yankees 5 BASEBALL N.Y. Jets at Indianapolis, 4:05 p.m. Kansas City 4, St. Louis 1 Major League Baseball Gruden wore his mask like a chin strap, the conversion or the kickoff. That could Carolina at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. Seattle 6, Houston 1 American League and Payton sported his gaiter like a turtle- have allowed the Chargers to push the Tampa Bay at Denver, 4:25 p.m. Tuesday’s Games BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Activated Detroit at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. Cleveland 5, Chicago White Sox 3, RHP Shawn Armstrong from the neck. Following the Raiders’ 34-24 win Chiefs back to the 17, effectively taking Dallas at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. 10 innings 10-day IL. Recalled INF Ramon Urias over the Saints, Gruden revealed he’d had away the 2-point conversion attempt. Green Bay at New Orleans, 8:20 N.Y. Yankees 12, Toronto 1 from the alternate training site. Placed p.m. N.Y. Mets 5, Tampa Bay 2 RHP Dillon Tate on the 10-day IL retro- COVID-19 and apologized for violating the Instead, the Chiefs converted the 2-point Monday, Sept. 28 Boston 8, Baltimore 3 active to Sept. 21. rules. pass from the 2, tying the game at 17. Kansas City at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m. St. Louis 5, Kansas City 0 BOSTON RED SOX — Recalled Minnesota 5, Detroit 4, 10 innings RHP Nick Pivetta from alternate train- “I’m doing my best,” Gruden said. “I’ve Harrison Butker’s 30-yard field goal Houston at Seattle, late ing site. Optioned RHP Robert Stock had the virus. I’m doing my best. I’m very tied it at 20 at the end of regulation and his NCAA L.A. Angels at San Diego, late to alternate training site. Texas at Arizona, late sensitive about it. I’m calling the plays. I 58-yarder in overtime won it. AP Top 25 DETROIT TIGERS — Transferred Oakland at L.A. Dodgers, late INF Jonathan Schoop from the 10-day apologize. If I get fined, I will have to pay FALCONS FREEZE AP Top 25 Wednesday’s Games Record Pts Prv IL to the 60-day IL. Selected the con- the fine.” The Atlanta Falcons inexplicably failed L.A. Angels (Barria 1-0) at San tract of INF Brandon Dixon from the 1. Clemson (59) 2-0 1523 1 Diego (Clevinger 3-2), 4:10 p.m. 2. Alabama (1) 0-0 1458 2 alternate training site. The scenes were similar Sunday with to go after an onside kick by the Cowboys, a Chicago White Sox (Giolito 4-3) at LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Select- 3. Oklahoma 1-0 1368 3 Cleveland (Bieber 8-1), 6:10 p.m. head coaches and assistants apparently find- collective brain lock that helped make them 4. Georgia 0-0 1320 4 ed the contract of INF Elliot Soto from Texas (Benjamin 1-1) at Arizona alternate training site. Announced that ing it too hard to keep their faces covered the only team in NFL history to lose despite 5. Florida 0-0 1239 5 (Young 2-4), 6:10 p.m. 6. LSU (1) 0-0 1221 6 INF Andrelton Simmons opted out of as required under the league’s COVID-19 scoring 39 points and not turning the ball N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 3-2) at Toron- the remainder of season. 7. Notre Dame 2-0 1200 7 to (Ray 2-5), 6:37 p.m. 8. Texas 1-0 1037 9 MINNESOTA TWINS — Activated protocols with either a mask, gaiter or face over. Houston (Greinke 3-2) at Seattle RHP Homer Bailey from the 45-day 8. Auburn 0-0 1037 8 (Margevicius 1-3), 6:40 p.m. shield. Players, who, like the coaches, are Dallas trailed 20-0 after one quarter, 10. Texas A&M 0-0 972 10 IL. Optioned RHP Sean Poppen to the Tampa Bay (Glasnow 4-1) at N.Y. alternate training site. subject to daily COVID-19 tests, are exempt 29-10 at halftime and 39-24 with less than 11. North Carolina 1-0 883 12 Mets (Matz 0-5), 7:10 p.m. 12. Miami 2-0 816 17 NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned from the face covering requirements. five minutes left in the fourth quarter. But Baltimore (Kremer 1-0) at Boston RHP Michael King to the alternate 13. UCF 1-0 771 14 (Eovaldi 3-2), 7:30 p.m. Some coaches such as Belichick, after the Cowboys pulled to 39-37 with 1:49 14. Cincinnati 1-0 720 13 training site. Recalled RHP Ben Heller Detroit (Mize 0-2) at Minnesota and placed him on the 60-day IL. McDaniels and Steelers coach Mike Tom- remaining and no timeouts left, the Falcons 15. Oklahoma St. 1-0 693 11 (Maeda 5-1), 7:40 p.m. 16. Tennessee 0-0 529 15 Signed LHP Tyler Lyons and placed lin wore their masks or gaiters over their watched Greg Zuerlein’s onside kick slowly St. Louis (Martinez 0-2) at Kansas him on the active roster. 17. Memphis 1-0 510 16 City (Duffy 3-4), 8:05 p.m. 18. BYU 1-0 405 21 OAKLAND ATHLETICS — mouths but not noses. Others such as Car- skitter the requisite 10 yards without diving Oakland (Manaea 4-3) at L.A. Announced RHP Daniel Mengden 19. Louisiana-Lafayette 2-0 374 19 Dodgers (Urias 3-0), 9:40 p.m. roll, Spagnuolo and Fangio wore their for the ball. 20. Virginia Tech 0-0 350 20 has cleared waivers and has been Thursday’s Games outrighted to Las Vegas (PCL). face coverings around their chins or necks, Instead of any of five nearby Falcons 21. Pittsburgh 2-0 315 25 Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 22. Army 2-0 296 22 SEATTLE MARINERS — Recalled exposing both their mouths and noses. smothering the ball and ending the game, 6:10 p.m. OF Jake Fraley from the alternate 23. Kentucky 0-0 230 23 N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 6:37 p.m. 24. Louisville 1-1 115 18 training site. Placed INF/OF Dylan In his strongly worded memo, Vincent Cowboys cornerback C.J. Goodwin slipped Baltimore at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Moore on 7-day concussion IL. 25. 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Montgomery - 4-1 24 7 undisclosed amount. of print and the Internet, working for you! Call 824-0224 for more information. Follow us at ... twitter.com/newsbanner Page 8 • The News-Banner • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 DIVERSIONS BEETLE BAILEY Words can be painful Dear Annie: I just found out tonight appreciated. I am that my brother’s second-oldest adult not sure if you are Dear son passed away today. My brother’s religious, but my Annie oldest son passed three years ago. My church family has by Annie Lane brother has been estranged from the always been there family for a long time — since he was for me in times of in Vietnam. I have maintained a rela- need. Churches tionship with him by calling him a few are great places times a year. He never calls me. I am to build long-last- the only sibling out of six who keeps in ing friendships. touch with him. My husband does not There are many BLONDIE think highly of him, nor did he think groups to join highly of my nephew who just passed. and ways to help. The reason is that there was not a great Reach out to what- meeting, which took place at our wed- ever group interests you. You may feel ding. alone, but you aren’t. There are many So, when I broke the news to my friendships out there waiting for you! husband, he said to me, “Sorry, but — Friendship Is Waiting (expletive) your nephew for how he Dear Friendship Is Waiting: Thank treated me, and (expletive) your broth- you for your letter. You have found joy, er.” I am really hurt. I told my husband happiness and connection while serv- that his comments left me feeling hurt ing others. Sometimes, when we make and sad. Are my feelings legitimate? other people feel better, we feel better — Hurting ourselves. It’s amazing how that works. Dear Hurting: Yes, your feelings Dear Annie: I have learned over ZITS are legitimate. No one has the right to many years that children and their tell you how to feel, and you just found spouses may have a great deal of love out that your nephew died. That is very for others but also may like their space. sad, and when we are sad, it is nice if I’m a “the more the merrier” type, but I our spouse comforts us. Continue to realize that everyone doesn’t march to encourage your husband to seek for- that drum. giveness in his heart for your nephew Giving space and patience to adult and brother. Tell him that it is not for children who like quiet time is a gift of their sake but for yours and his. It understanding. And, yes, we can’t envy doesn’t feel good running around with others just because their families are a big bag of gripes that you have with more social. It’s quality time, not quan- people. tity of time, that counts. — Accepting If he is unable to respond to your Different Needs grief, then I would seek counseling. Dear Acceptance: Thank you for CRANKSHAFT Dear Annie: I am writing in regard your letter and wisdom. to “Lonely Later in Life.” I am 94 “Ask Me Anything: A Year of years old. When I retired, I donated my Advice From Dear Annie” is out now! time to the SPCA, retirement homes Annie Lane’s debut book — featuring and many other organizations in the favorite columns on love, friendship, community. I was on many different family and etiquette — is available as boards. You can build relationships, as a paperback and e-book. Visit http:// Annie said, by asking people for coffee www.creatorspublishing.com for more or a movie. People in retirement homes information. Send your questions for don’t always get visitors, so seeing Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. a smiling face coming to do activi- com. ties or just to chat with them is much © 2020 CREATORS.COM The LOCKHORNS we set our sights on and offered it to every- winning, never tak- one who would receive it. My ing into account that Jesus was the Victor and when there is a win- He paid the price with Answer ner, there is also a His very blood to win lost By Dr. Billy loser. What is our souls. Graham attitude toward this No one who stood at struggle? the foot of the cross on HUMAN NATURE The late Paul that fateful day would STRIVES TO BE “Bear” Bryant, award- ever think that grue- VICTORIOUS winning coach at the Uni- some event would turn Q: The world has versity of Alabama said, out so victorious, but changed so much since “The price of victory is today people all over the I was young. It seems high.” Another Paul — world celebrate the joy of there’s more sorrow, more the Apostle Paul, said, “I Christ’s resurrection from despair, and so much press toward the goal for the grave. Heaven will hopelessness. I grew up the prize for the upward be filled with the victori- planning to live a victo- call of God in Christ ous souls of those who BUY IT CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer rious life, but with each Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). have humbled themselves SELL IT passing day I am more What is our goal, and before the Savior. defeated than before. what is the prize? The Bible says, “We RENT IT How can I see things with The greatest and most are more than conquerors more hope? — V.D. costly battle ever to take through Him who loved FIND IT A: Everyone likes to place was fought between us” (Romans 8:37). FILL IT be victorious. Victory is good and evil. This great (This column is based something we all want to battle took place at Mt. on the words and writings GET IT experience. No one hopes Calvary — a rugged hill of the late Rev. Billy Gra- DO IT to lose. No one enjoys outside the city of Jerusa- ham.) defeat. 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(Continued from Page 1) Oct. 30. Questions may be to the high school marching advertised on the Gateway addressed to Topp. Applica- band. governmental website. tions may be picked up and Donaghy asked Mills if The public hearing for the then returned to the Northern there are plans to eliminate budget is slated for Oct. 13 Wells Community Schools the “built-in speed bumps” and adoption is set for Oct. central office, 312 N. Jef- on the east side of the Lan- 27. ferson St., Ossian. It will be caster Elementary School The board members also advertised on the school’s gymnasium. The pavement learned from Superinten- website and through social deterioration repairs are dent Mike Springer that the media as well. Whoever is on “the radar.” The plan is COVID-19 numbers are lit- chosen by the school board to pave over the top of the tle changed from the Sept. 8 members will begin serv- existing surface. board meeting. ing Jan. 1 and will serve out “We’ve been advised that So far, since the begin- the remaining two years of it will be less expensive and ning of the school year, 13 Elzey’s term. He has been a equally as good of a repair staff members and 34 stu- member of the school board just to pave right over the dents have shown symptoms for 18 years. top,” Mills said. Until it is of COVID-19. However, • Accepted the retirement done, he urged patrons to only one student has actually of custodian Charlotte Boots. drive slow on that side of the tested positive for COVID- • Accepted the resigna- school. 19 since the beginning of tion of Norwell High School At the conclusion of the the school year and only two nurse Natalie Swineford. board meeting Donaghy staff members have tested • Hired: Dustin Steffen reported to the board that the positive for COVID-19 since as a custodian, Angela Hul- elementary school football Scholarship donation for the Elks the beginning of the school vey as high school nurse and program five years ago had Lisa Small, right, Kembra Credit Union manager, presents a $250 check for the year. Alex Howard as an eighth 20 students participating. BPOE 796 Elks Scholarship golf outing to PER Ralph Miller. (Photo submitted) “We are meeting as the grade girls basketball coach. This year they have 110. administrative team on • Accepted the follow- He also lauded the efforts Thursday to look back over ing donations: $602 from of Eric Mahnensmith to keep our plan and policies that we Lancaster Chapel United the birds fed in the small have for restricting students Methodist Church to be nature alcoves in the library Buy-Sell-Estate and Collection Appraisal and look at how many stu- used for student needs; two at Norwell Middle School. Strong Buyers of Old Coins, Silver Coins & Scrap Gold Jewelry dents have we restricted and $500 anonymous dona- Prior to the start of the TELL US if we can scale that back,” tions — one for Ossian meeting, the school board said Superintendent Mike Elementary for student sup- met in executive session to WHAT YOU Springer. plies and guidance and the discuss collective bargaining Solly’s Coins • US Coins (260)747-0500 Since the beginning of the other to Lancaster Elemen- and a real property transac- NOW in Broadview Plaza Across the THINK! • Gold Coins school year, the school cor- tary School for children who tion. Street From Our Old Location! www.news-banner.com porations has placed restric- need assistance; and a $200 The next regular meeting • Silver Bullion 6110 Bluffton Rd., Waynedale, Fort Wayne, IN tions on 14 staff members • Proof & Mint Sets Jim Sollberger, Owner or www.facebook.com/ donation to the high school of the board is scheduled for [email protected] who were in contact with football program. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Norwell • Coin Supplies www.sollyscoins.com newsbanner (Albums & Folders) people — mostly house- • Accepted the donation Middle School. Hours: T-F - 10-5 | SAT - 10-2 | or by Appointment hold members — who have of a Wells Cargo trailer from [email protected] exhibited symptoms of St. Mark Lutheran Church COVID-19 and five staff members who have had con- tact with someone who has tested positive for COVID- 19. Twenty-nine students have been placed on restric- tions since the beginning of the school year for having All About Health contact with someone exhib- iting symptoms of COVID- When to get your flu shot and drinking coffee while pregnant 19 and 13 have been placed on restrictions after hav- Should I wait to get my flu shot until really necessary? -- Janet T., Missoula, ing had contact with some- we know when a COVID vaccine is Montana one who tested positive for Qavailable? I don’t want to get them too For quite a while, it’s been recommend- COVID-19. close together, do I? -- Charlene R., Roch- A ed that pregnant women should limit “We don’t want to rock a ester, New York their intake to about two cups a day of mild- boat that is going well right to medium-strength coffee. But research- now, but at the same time we We don’t know yet if social distanc- ers in Iceland decided to double-check want to be very conscious of A ing and mask wearing will cut down on the data in multiple studies to see if it was the number of students that the number of flu cases this season. But we really good advice. Their review, published we’re restricting from being do know that if the flu and COVID-19 hit in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, found on site and being in class,” hard at the same time, our health care sys- that the majority of observational studies Springer added. tem could be brought to its knees. Centers and metastudies they looked at “indicate In other business, board that maternal caffeine consumption is reli- members Angie Topp, Scott for Disease Control and Prevention director Robert R. Redfield said in an interview with ably associated with miscarriage, stillbirth, Elzey, Gene Donaghy, Karen low birth weight and/or small for gestational Harris and Corey Krug: the editor of the journal JAMA, “This is a age, childhood acute leukemia and child- • Gave permission to critical year for us to try to take flu as much hood overweight and obesity, but not pre- advertise for a school board off the table as we can.” term birth.” member from Rock Creek And there’s no reason to wait. Dr. Susan Township to replace Elzey, Not everyone agrees: In an email to CNN, who is required to resign Rehm, vice chair at the Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Christopher Zahn, vice president of his post as he will be run- Department of Infectious Diseases, says the practice activities for the American College ning unopposed for election smart move is to get your flu shots ASAP. of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, wrote to the Wells County Council The vaccine is maximally effective for about that there is no need for “immediate change to in the November election. the current guidance” based on this research. By Michael Roizen, M.D. six months and getting it now should carry Applications for the position “Our guidance remains that moderate caffeine and Mehmet Oz, M.D. will open Oct. 1 and close you through until the risk of influenza dies consumption, less than 200 mg per day, does down again next spring. The CDC adds that not appear to be a major contributing factor in waiting too long (like until the end of October) miscarriage or preterm birth.” KNOW YOUR OPTIONS Cindy McCain increases the risk that you will catch the flu However, why take a chance? You can Non-Surgical Options. endorses Biden before your immunity kicks in (it takes a go back to caffeine once you’re done with A Non-Surgical, couple of weeks after you get the shot). breastfeeding. Instead, enjoy a beverage made Highly Effective for president in Seniors should receive a high-dose version; from hot water with lemon or another citrus. Solution for Disc rebuke of Trump a peer-reviewed study sponsored by the Warm vegetable or chicken broth is also Related Low Back, satisfying. A word of caution: Many herbal teas manufacturer found that it is about 24% more Sciatica & Neck Pain. PHOENIX (AP) — are associated with risks to the fetus or there Cindy McCain endorsed effective than the standard shot at preventing is simply not enough data to know if they are DECOMPRESSION THERAPY is a Democrat Joe Biden for the flu. Whatever dose you get, the influenza president Tuesday in a safe. Teas that some research suggests are risky safe, non-surgical therapy developed to rebuke of President Donald vaccine reduces your risk of being admitted to include those made with fennel, fenugreek, relieve the pain associated with bulging, Trump by the widow of the intensive care with the flu by 82%. sage, vervain, borage, pennyroyal, licorice, herniated, degenerative, discs, pinched GOP’s 2008 nominee. As for its compatibility with a COVID- thyme, motherwort, lovage, blue and black nerves, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Trump has had a fraught 19 vaccine? An opinion piece in The cohosh, and chamomile in large amounts. In relationship with members Pharmaceutical Journal, put out by the Royal one study in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & of John McCain’s family Pharmaceutical Society in the U.K., says Neonatal Medicine, the researchers said, “With since he disparaged the Ari- the exception of ginger, there is no data to Dr. Josh Bell there’s a chance that it will eventually make CORRECTIVE CHIROPRACTIC zona senator during his 2016 support the use of any other herbal supplement campaign. But the McCains sense to have both vaccines in one shot! Monday 8 – 6 • Wednesday 8 – 6 • Thursday 9 – 5 have until now stopped short during pregnancy.” So until then, get your flu shot now and the * * * of endorsing Trump’s rivals. Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roi- 360 N. Main St. Suite A • Bluffton, IN 46714 Cindy McCain cited COVID-19 vaccine when it is available. zen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at In the Dutch Mill Plaza the decadeslong friendship I am 3 months pregnant and my doc- Cleveland Clinic. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Oz tor said I should give up coffee. I only and Dr. Roizen at youdocsdaily(at sign)sharecare.com. between her family and Q (c) 2017 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. 260-353-1400 Biden’s and their bond as drink a cup or two in the morning. Is that Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc. www.correctivechiroin.com the parents of children serv- ing in the military. “He supports the troops and knows what it means for SHIDELER someone who has served,” McCain said in a phone CHIROPRACTIC CENTER interview. “Not only to love 753 North Main Street, Bluffton someone who has served, but understands what it means to send a child into combat. 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Outstanding money down day of sale (non- in Combination. Tract 1: Approxi- may be obtained from the include assisting with personal major coin collection, diamonds, refundable), closing on or before mately 24+/- acres w/approximate- Help Wanted Clerk-Treasurer's Office, 128 tasks such as showering, eat- 200+ John Deere toys, tractors Nov. 6. All items selling AS-IS. Real ly 18+/- acres tillable, 40’x60’ pole WELLS COUNTY 4-H Associ- E. Market St, Bluffton, Mon-Fri ing, errands, housework and (some vintage), John Deere Deal- Estate Open houses: Sept. 23, 5-7 building. Tract 2: Approximately ation hiring. The Wells County from 8a-5p or online at HY- preparing meals. Please ership memorabilia, sterling silver, p.m. Auction preview: Sept. 25, 12-5 43.5+/- acres w/approximately 4-H Association is accepting PERLINK "http://www.blufftoni send cover letter and 2 refer- rare 1890’s John Deere seeder, p.m. Ellenberger Brothers, Inc. Auc- 39+/- acres tillable. Tract 3: 22.5+/- applications for both the Mark- ndiana.net" ences to Mindy at major Hummel collection, out- tioneers, www.EllenbergerBros.com, acres of wooded land (swing tract). standing glassware, primitives. 800-373-6363. Sale Mangers: Brandon Steffen, teting Director and Caretaker www.blufftonindiana.net. Appli- [email protected] Inspection: Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-3 SEPTEMBER 27 - 1 p.m. - Estate 260-710-5684 or Pat Carter, 260- positions. You can find the job cations due October 9th. HIRING: 20/20 CUSTOM descriptions and the applica- p.m. Sale Manager: Isaac Stoller, of Joan Kline, seller. 6425 Trea- 273-8294. Steffen Group, 260-426- STAFF ACCOUNTANT Molded Plastics in Bluffton is 260-413-3515. Steffen Group, 260- sure Cove, Fort Wayne. Outstand- 0633, www.steffengrp.com. tion at OPENINGS. 426-0633, www.steffengrp.com. ing 3,394 SF ranch home with 3 OCTOBER 15 - 6 p.m. - David www.extension.purdue.edu/ Bluffton, IN: CPA growing, and we are seeking SEPTEMBER 25 - 9 a.m. - Secured bedrooms and 3½ baths on full Gruss, owner. 609 S. Main St., wells, or you can stop by the firm is seeking full-time and dependable, motivated individ- creditors and various consignors. finished basement in The Coves Bluffton. Charming 1.5 story home Purdue Extension Office to part-time staff accountants that uals who want to join our 815 Adams Street, Decatur. Truck & of Chandlers Landing. Personal w/character in woodwork and finish- pick up an application at 1240 will work directly with the firm's team. - Earn $15-$17 per hour equipment. Now accepting consign- Property: Tempus Fugit grandfa- es, convenient location to downtown clients in a 20+ member firm to start - Comprehensive ben- ments! 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Auctioneers, have prior experience in - Online Only - Eleanor Allen, radius turn mower, 8,000lb. auto- www.EllenbergerBros.com, 800-373- looking for an exciting career For Sale seller. 13013 Crimson Leaf Drive, motive storage lift, 60 gallon Porter 6363. give us a call today! Experi- preparing individual and small Fort Wayne. 2,700 custom villa, Cable air compressor, tremendous OCTOBER 15 - 6 p.m. - Becky ence preferred, but will train business tax returns. All candi- Miscellaneous Popular Grey Oaks, 2 possibly 3 amount of hand tools and pneu- Durnbaugh, owner. 2050 E 800 the right applicant! We offer dates must have excellent bedrooms, open floor plan, 3-car matic tools, tool boxes, power N, Decatur. 1,344 SF home featur- hire on bonus, full benefits and communication skills and be attached garage. Baldwin baby tools, walnut handcrafted desk, ing 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, monthly incentive performance self-motivated. Competitive grand piano, sterling silver flat- Stihl lawn and garden equipment, and 2 car attached garage situated salary, excellent benefits and a SELL IT IN the classifieds. ware/serving pieces, art work, camping and fishing equipment, on 1 acre! Call to preview property! bonus. Apply on our website careers quality working environment. Contact 260-824-0224 or oriental rugs, modern furniture, household items, furniture, much Krueckeberg Auction & Realty LLC, www.news-banner.com and Boehm porcelain, Cloisonne, more. Brandon Steffen, Sale Man- 260-724-7402, www.kjauction.com. page and start your career Email cover letter and resume Llardro figurines, crystal, Stein- ager. Steffen Group, 260-426-0633, OCTOBER 15, 9 a.m.-OCTOBER with a growing company! to [email protected] (EAP2) click on classifieds. bacher nut cracker collection. www.steffengrp.com. 22, 6 p.m. (Soft Close) - ONLINE. 260-724-2166 Inspection: Sept. 29, 5-7 p.m., Oct. OCTOBER 3 - 10 a.m. - Tamra 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser, pie safe, 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sale Managers: Yoder & Everence Foundation, misc. tools, glassware, vintage chil- https://www.selkinginternation Brandon Steffen, 260-710-5684, owners. Farm: Jay County on Rd. dren’s toys, primitive tools, Victorian Theresa Liggett, 260-312-2636. 50 W between 750 N/900 N. 170A, furniture, dressers, Werner ladders, al.com/careers Follow us at... twitter.com/newsbanner Steffen Group, 260-426-0633, www. Jackson Township, all tillable. Tract vintage trunk, large antique display steffengrp.com. 1: 16A, 50 W and 750 N frontage, cases, more! Something for every- SEPTEMBER 26 - 9 a.m. - Estate Section 12. Tract 2: 16A, 50 W front- one!! Preview: Oct. 16, 12-5, 5556 of Tom Forsyth, seller. 11910 age, Tract 1 north, Section 12. Tract E St. Rd. 124, Bluffton. Terms: Must Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne. Com- 3: 47A, 750 N frontage, Tract 1 west, register with credit card through plete liquidation of “Tranny Tom’s approximately 8A woods, Section ellenbergerbros.hibid.com. 10% Auto Repair Shop”. Real estate: 12. Tract 4: 53A, 50 W frontage, Buyers Premium and 7% Indiana High visibility commercial prop- Section 1. Tract 5: 35A, 50 W front- Sales Tax. Pick Up of won items Oct. erty with 3,700 SF building on 1.82 age, Section 1. Miz Lehman Real- 24, 9-5. Shipping available through F F A A N N T T A A S S T T I I C C acres. Personal Property: Auto- tors/Auctioneers, 260-589-2903, More Than Mail, Bluffton. Ellenberg- motive lifts, transmissions, large www.mizlehman.com. er Brothers, Inc. Auctioneers, 800- quantity of auto parts, racking, OCTOBER 6 - 6 p.m. - Nancy 373-6363, www.EllenbergerBros. tire machine, tranny jacks, engine Confer, owner. 708 N. Metts St., com. stands, work benches, vehicles, Ossian. 1,008 SF ranch home fea- OCTOBER 24 - 9 a.m. - Estate boats, tremendous amount of turing 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, of Sally A. Lobsiger, seller. 210 scrap. Sale Manager: Josh Lewis, and 2 car attached garage! Open W. Central Street, Bluffton. 2,135 F F R R E E E E B B I I E E S S 260-273-9311. Steffen Group, 260- house Sept. 24, 5-7 p.m. Kruecke- SF, 3 bedroom, 1½ bath home on 426-0633, www.steffengrp.com. berg Auction & Realty LLC, 260-724- double lot, large two car garage. SEPTEMBER 26 - 10 a.m. - Jackie 7402, www.kjauction.com. 1994 Fleetside Chevrolet Silvera- EVERY SAT. IN THE NEWS-BANNER & Rebecca Cain, owners. 5129 E OCTOBER 10 - 10 a.m. - Oscar do Series 1500 pick-up, antique 400 N, Montpelier. Lovely country Lopez, seller. 4438 East 100 collection including fine glassware, EVERY TUES. IN THE SUNRISER NEWS home in Blackford County, 3 bds., North, Bluffton. Real estate Bluffton memorabilia, walnut glass 1.5 baths, .70 ac., 2.5 attached includes a 1,975 SF, 4 bedroom/2 door cabinet, Victor talk machine, garage, personal property including: bath farm home on 4 acres addi- Aladdin oil lamps, Spinet piano, Deadline: Thursday Noon tional improvements include a two unique primitives and collectibles, car detached garage and bank quilts, modern furniture, applianc- barn. Personal property includes: es. Open houses: Sept. 28, Oct. •Used items priced up to $49 only •Limit 2 ads each week •Private party only NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED outstanding 1948 Chrysler Wind- 12 and 19 from 5-7 p.m. Sale Man- •Price must be included in ad •Ads must be printed on coupon blanks •Include phone number ADMINISTRATION sor 4-door sedan, Bad Boy zero ager: Pat Carter, 260-273-8294. •One item per ad only •Start ad with name of item •NO PHONE ORDERS IN THE WELLS CIRCUIT COURT turn mower, John Deere Gator, Steffen Group, www.steffengrp.com, DOCKET NO. small engine parts, tools, Oregon 260-426-0633. 90C01-2009-EU-000041 chain sharpener, household, mod- OCTOBER 27 - 6 p.m. - Franklin OF WELLS COUNTY, INDIANA ern furniture. Open houses: Sept. H. Frayer estate. Wells County Notice is hereby given that 23 and 30, 5-7 p.m. Sale Manager: 4-H Community Center, 1240 4-H Items priced up to $49 only. SUSAN K. DAY was on the 9th Brandon Steffen. Steffen Group, Park Rd., Bluffton. 188A agriculture day of September, 2020, appoint- www.steffengrp.com, 260-426-0633. & wooded recreational land. Tract ed personal representative of the OCTOBER 13 - 6 p.m. - Hart 1 and 2: 109A, Wells Co., Jackson Name Phone estate of Betty J. Day, deceased, Family Farm, seller. Montpe- Twp., Sec. 1. Tract 3: 79A, Blackford who died on the 15th day of July, lier Civic Center, 339 S. Main St., Co., Harrison Twp., Sec. 6. Offered 2020, and was authorized to Montpelier. Farm: 7326 N. 300 E., in tracts or any combination. Tract Address administer her estate without Court Montpelier. 90+/- acres, Blackford 1: 101A cropland, Sec. 1, Jackson supervision. Twp., Wells Co. Tract 2: 8A wooded/ City Zip All persons who have claims recreational w/25’ deeded access. against this estate, whether or not Public Notices Tract 3: 79A cropland, Sec. 6, Har- now due, must file those claims rison Twp., Blackford Co. Holloway PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY in the office of the Clerk of the Public Notice Auction Co., Inc., 260-824-5060, Wells Circuit Court within three (3) Midwest America Federal Cred- www.HollowayAuction.com. Ad No. 1 months after the date of the first it Union, 1104 Medical Park Drive, publication of this notice, or within Fort Wayne, IN 46825 is submit- nine (9) months after the dece- ting a Notice of Intent to the Indi- dent’s death, whichever is ear- ana Department of Environmental SUDOKU ANSWER lier, or those claims will be forever Management of our intent to com- barred. ply with the requirements of 327 Dated at Bluffton, Indiana, this lAC 15-5 to discharge storm water 9th day of September, 2020. from construction activities associ- Ad No. 2 Beth Davis ated with Midwest America Federal Clerk, Wells Circuit Court Credit Union New Branch Bluffton, Matthew P. Hayes IN located at 1840 N. Main Street, Attorney for Personal Representa- Bluffton, IN 46714. 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Source: National Association of Realtors 2019 Self-employed shopping for a mortgage? Question: We’re a two-income family. My spouse has a full-time job with a local government while I’m self- employed. With interest rates so low, we want to buy a home but worry that nothing will be affordable without our self-employment income. Have lending rules for the self-employed gotten tougher as a result of the COVID-19 virus? Answer: There has long been a con- fusing relationship between mortgage lenders and the self-employed. Lenders want to make loans, the self-employed Avoid these mistakes when searching want financing, but underwriting those who work for themselves can be tricky. By Erik J. Martin lies for input and how to that an agent who works on cesses, and local references Lurking in the background has been CTW Features approach a mortgage.” commission may not have they share carefully,” Ehrli- a long-time assumption. The idea that a It’s no surprise that first- Ben Heller, real estate your best interests in mind chman suggests. paycheck is somehow steadier and more time homebuyers are often litigation attorney for Los is problematic. And this mis- Too many inexperienced secure than the income reported on an Peter G. eager and excited to zoom Angeles-headquartered take becomes generational buyers also execute their IRS Schedule C. As the current econo- through the purchasing pro- Schorr Law, says first-time – getting handed down from purchase and sales agree- my shows, all income and employment Miller cess and claim their first buyers make blunders a lot other buyers who are not ment without fully under- must be carefully reviewed and verified property. The problem is that more often than you think. experts or not up to speed standing the legal effect of in a crunch. fervor, coupled with a lack “Almost every day, our with the evolving market that contract. The usual expectation for the self-employed is that they of experience, can lead to firm receives calls from a like a skilled agent is,” notes “That agreement often have worked for at least two years to show two recent tax mistakes, resulting in buy- first-time home buyer who Ehrlichman. contains dozens, if not hun- returns documenting their income. The lender asks for such er’s remorse. But with the may have made a mistake It’s also predictable that dreds, of terms and condi- paperwork because it must verify that the borrower can right approach and prepara- during the home shopping many will opt to get a mort- tions that are easy to gloss repay the loan. Tax returns can show a viable income and a tion, you can avoid common and purchase process,” says gage at the bank they are over. But the buyer should demand for the applicant’s skills and services. errors and sleep better at Heller. “Often, the buyer already using: commonly a read it in full and ask the The two-year standard is a barrier for the newly self- night, knowing you’ve com- was overwhelmed during convenience decision. necessary questions to employed where there has been a recent career change, or pleted the transaction with the transaction and didn’t get “But it’s best to take the understand each provision income has declined. However, if you go from employment proper due diligence. the proper representation.” time to shop around, speak and if in doubt, consult with to self-employment in the same field, and if your income Porch recently polled Geoffrey Zureikat, a prin- with at least three lenders, an attorney,” recommends homeowners who bought holds up or improves. Then you might be able to slide by cipal broker with Compass and compare the terms, pro- Heller. in the last year and found Real Estate in Chicago, says with less than two years of self-employment income. that first-timers were over it’s somewhat normal and Another point regarding underwriting standards for the three times more likely to understandable for slipups to self-employed is that they vary. Not all loan programs have feel unprepared purchasing occur, although they can be the same rules. In the case of portfolio mortgages -- loans, a home than repeat buy- costly and regrettable. HOUSE & HOME the lender does not sell into the secondary market -- the tests ers. They were also more “Buying a home is usu- can be very different from the usual requirements. It makes apt to find their properties ally the biggest financial sense for self-employed borrowers to ask lenders what via word-of-mouth, for-sale decision many make in their paperwork and standards they require. signs, newspaper home list- lifetime, so inherently, there SERVICES The COVID-19 economy has made lenders more cau- ings, and family and friend will be some anxiety, and tious and with good reason: Millions of people with solid recommendations than they feeling stressed can lead to credit and long employment histories have suddenly lost were to consult real estate bad decisions,” Zureikat LEAVE IT TO US their jobs. Many businesses have closed. If you’re a lend- agents and online home says. er, you want to look beyond the usual standards to assure listings. Among all buy- Joshlyn Ross, a home 24 HOUR SERVICE those self-employed borrowers have viable businesses and ers, nearly 49% committed buying consultant with income. to a mortgage with a lender Houston-based Real Estate You can see this with income verifications. For instance, they were already banking Prep LLC, points to other Fannie Mae -- a major loan buyer -- has changed the stan- at; three in four confessed common faults first-timers dards lenders must meet to prove continuing income. that they didn’t completely make. 2095 commerce Dr. (behind lowe’s, bluffton) “Given the current economic climate associated with understand the terms they “Many blindly agree to commeR esidential were signing, and almost COVID-19 and its impact on employment and income,” work with the experts that Air Conditioning repAir All says the company, “we recommend that lenders practice 37% didn’t fully compre- their real estate agent sug- Makes • Plu Pairs additional due diligence to ensure the most recent infor- hend their homeowners’ gests without doing their MEMBER AMERICAN • NFIB 260 824-3332 or QUALITY mation is obtained. Lenders are strongly encouraged to insurance policy or read that homework. They don’t • BBB Licensed Plumbers: • Chamber 1-888-824-3332 PC11300044 help ensure any disruption to borrowers’ employment (or policy fully. invest in the knowledge Call Us for Prompt, Professional Service! • In House FInancIng avaIlable self-employment) and/or income due to COVID-19 is not “I was also surprised to needed to buy and maintain www.blufftonheating.com expected to negatively impact their ability to repay the loan. see that, roughly, only 22% a home. As a result, they During these uncertain times, it is our goal to partner with of buyers shop around for don’t understand the vari- you to help ensure sustainable homeownership for the bor- the best financing option. ous nuances that go into the rower. Instead, most people choose purchase process and aren’t “As an example of additional due diligence for a self- to finance their homes fully prepared financially for CONTRACTING • HAULING • REMOVAL employed borrower, lenders are encouraged to attempt to through their primary lender, the transition from renter to All Purpose General Contracting which isn’t always advis- owner, either,” says Ross. verify that the borrower’s business is operational closer to  the note date rather than rely on our current Guide require- able,” explains Matt Ehrli- One particular area of Landscaping ments (e.g., within 15 days instead of 120 days).” chman, CEO of Porch.com concern is that first-timers  Interior & Exterior Painting None of this is a big deal. Lenders will be pickier in the based in Seattle. “It was tend to trust family and also interesting to find that COVID-19 era, but if you were checking loan applications friends more than an experi-  80% of buyers didn’t even enced real estate agent with General Maintenance & Repair at this time, you would do the same thing. For details and seek mortgage advice from whom they may not have as specifics, speak with loan officers and ask about require- DUMP TRAILER RENTAL ALSO AVAILABLE a financial advisor; instead, close of a relationship. LIKE ments for the self-employed. most looked to their fami- “This misconception 260-494-5364 US ON Email your real estate questions to [email protected] Page 12 • The News-Banner • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 Shelton Financial Group opens office in Ossian The Wells County Cham- tant to have the signage ber of Commerce staff wel- and the physical location comed Shelton Financial to in Wells County. When this Ossian with a ribbon cutting opportunity became avail- celebration Sept. 17. Shel- able, we could not pass it ton Financial renovated and up. It is a beautiful building moved into the former PNC and the location is perfect Bank at 1102 N. Jefferson for the business.” St. Nathan Shelton and In addition, Shelton Piercen Harnish will be Financial held a grand open- in the Ossian location and ing celebration with food working with clients and trucks, camels to pet, and building the business. Both local nonprofits. Helping Shelton and Harnish grew Hands, Forgotten Children, up in Wells County and and Loving Shepherd Min- continue to have relation- istries were present conduct- ships and connections in ing activities such as a dunk the community. Dan Easley tank (with fearless dunkers will work at both the Fort Tom Felger and Steve Ger- Wayne and Ossian locations ber) and cornhole games. as well. Owner Jeff Shelton said, James S. Jackson built “Twenty-five years ago, I the building in 1987 a started Shelton Financial branch of Old First National in this same business com- Bank, which had its main plex and look where we are Pictured in the photo cutting the ribbon is Jeff Shelton and Nathan Shelton surrounded by family, friends, and supporters. (Photo office in Bluffton. The bank submitted) today — back to the same went through several merg- area. We are excited to be ers through the years before niture & Design, Baldus, The ribbon cutting and tional office space in the estate, individual retirement here in Ossian and appre- its final iteration as a branch Brooks Construction, Fort grand opening celebra- building for rent. Currently accounts and 401K. They ciate the support from the of Pittsburgh National Cor- Wayne Technology Group, tion officially marked the Fort Wayne Technology will add one topic a month community.” poration. The building sat and Power-Up Electric. We opening of business. “We Group is a tenant and we and after the first of the year Shelton Financial cur- empty for several years after especially want to thank will schedule clients by have space for more.” focusing on on-going “bibli- rently employs six advisors PNC moved out of Ossian. David Morrison with Ossian appointment only to begin Shelton Financial’s goal cally responsible” investing and seven support staff. Josh Barkley with Barkley Bank and Mick Cupp with with. However, as business moving forward is to offer workshops. These work- Amy VanMeter was Shel- Builders was the General Cupp Real Estate for work- grows, an advisor will be educational events and shops will focus on how to ton’s first hire 23 years ago Contractor for the renova- ing with us on the pur- in the building two to three workshops for the commu- align investments with a and she still works for the tion. The teller line was chase of the building,” said days a week,” said Nathan nity such as planning for customer’s values. firm today. removed and the drive-thru Nathan Shelton. Shelton. “There is also addi- retirement, Social Security, Nathan Shelton, financial was filled in, walls were advisor, said that the firm removed to allow more got to this point because the space, additional offices Lord put the pieces together were built, flooring was to make it happen. Shel- installed, plumbing was ton Financial has an office updated, and many other building in Fort Wayne; interior aesthetic improve- however, they have been ments were done to the using space at Honegger- building. There were also Ringger & Company in numerous improvements to Bluffton for several years. the exterior of the building. “As each company con- “We tried to use as many tinues to grow, it was time local businesses as possible to start looking for space and give credit to Kem- OF GOODS & SERVICES locally because it is impor- per Flooring, Ossian Fur- 20 Colors Ag Panel and Standing Seam Complete Line of Sliding Door Accessories in Stock Roofi ng Accessories • Roof Boot Jefferson Place Villas Outside Closures • Flovent • EM Seal 40 Year Warranty Man faces charges SWISS Clear Skylight • Clear Ridge Individuals of all ages encouraged to apply. MANUFACTURER OF METAL 260-251-4366 ROOFING, SIDING & TRIM (Continued from Page 2) his interactions with law METALS LLC 5316 S 500 W, Berne IN 46711 1 & 2 even knowing a woman enforcement, Murray had named Sharon. Zap Electric, Inc. 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