Week in Review 2018-08-26
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When three-year-old Hadley Messmer of Ferdinand cried out with fear of facing an inflatable obstacle course alone, her grandfather Jay Messmer of Ferdinand quickly removed his shoes and crawled through a tunnel to comfort her at the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday. As Papaw to four grandchildren, Jay said his favorite part is "just watching them have fun."
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John Froman of New Albany and Karen Ranger of Birdseye dance as the band Eighty-Sixt plays "Purple Rain" by Prince during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday. "We dance every time we hear it. I guess you could say it's our song," Froman said.
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The band Eighty-Sixt performs during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday.
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As they listen to the band Eighty-Sixt perform, Emilee Voegerl, 8, left, and Adison Andry, 9, both of Birdseye, exchange conflicting thoughts on which band members they find cute during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday.
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Amber Stroud of Birdseye feeds her daughter Adalyn, 4, a bite of a pulled pork sandwich during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday.
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Cameron Dowler, 9, left, Cohen Klem, 10, Felecia Eckert, 9, and Andi Contreras, 9, all of Birdseye, pose for a selfie during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday.
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Adison Andry of Birdseye, 9, left, surprises her cousin Lily Andry of Birdseye, 9, after sneaking up from behind her during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday.
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Firefighter-themed rubber ducks personalized with handwritten "Birdseye F.D." float in a children's game during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday.
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Cameron Dowler of Birdseye, 9, rides the merry-go-round during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday.
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Aaliyah Vasquez of Birdseye, 11, right, rejoices after her mother,
Leeanna Majors, left, earned more hole punches for Aaliyah to redeem for a prize during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday.
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Sisters Dawn Detty, left, and Shanna Cook, right, both of Birdseye, help Sophia Andry of Birdseye, 2, select a prize during the 28th annual Birdseye Town Picnic on Friday.
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Brittany (Birk) Weisheit embraced her husband, Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper, following their wedding ceremony on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Brittany (Birk) Weisheit kissed her husband, Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper, during their wedding ceremony on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Rev. Ron Hickman of Dale officiated the wedding ceremony of Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper, left, and Brittany (Birk) Weisheit of Jasper on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Brittany (Birk) Weisheit and her husband, Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper, walked as birdseed was thrown at them by their friends and family after their wedding ceremony on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Brittany (Birk) Weisheit walked with her husband, Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper, after their wedding ceremony on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Bridesmaid Makayla Weisheit of Jasper whispered to bride Brittany (Birk) Weisheit of Jasper on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher Weisheit, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper held hands with his wife-to-be, Brittany (Birk) Weisheit of Jasper, during their wedding ceremony on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper watched his wife-to-be Brittany (Birk) Weisheit of Jasper walk towards him during their wedding on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Aaron Recker of Huntingburg, left, Andrew Recker of Huntingburg, Symon Lampert of Jasper, 7, and Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper waited for Kristopher's wedding to begin on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany Birk on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper put the ring on his wife-to-be, Brittany (Birk) Weisheit of Jasper, during their wedding ceremony on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Brittany (Birk) Weisheit of Jasper put the ring on her husband-to-be Kristopher Weisheit during their wedding ceremony on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper and his wife-to-be, Brittany (Birk) Weisheit of Jasper, poured unity sand into a container during their wedding ceremony on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Brittany (Birk) Weisheit looked at her husband-to-be, Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper, during their wedding ceremony on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Rev. Ron Hickman of Dale officiated the wedding ceremony of Brittany (Birk) Weisheit of Jasper, left, and Kristopher Weisheit of Jasper on Saturday at League Stadium in Huntingburg. On the day of their graduation from Northeast Dubois High School, Kristopher, a former Northeast Dubois baseball player, proposed to Brittany on the pitcher's mound of the school's baseball field in 2014. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Ellen Smith of Mitchell, left, and Courtney Bender of Terra Haute, both formerly of St. Anthony, sampled beer from St. Benedict's Brew Works during The Farmers Table on Saturday along Fourth Street in Huntingburg. "Their blueberry wheat is awesome," Bender said. The Farmers Table showcased Huntingburg Farmers Market Vendors and local food suppliers in the community. The event featured a four course meal, including wine and beer tasting, and live music. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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People relaxed and dined during The Farmers Table on Saturday along Fourth Street in Huntingburg. The Farmers Table showcased Huntingburg Farmers Market Vendors and local food suppliers in the community. The event featured a four course meal, including wine and beer tasting, and live music. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Elizabeth Wertman of Holland, left, Jordan Hughes of Jasper and Josh Premuda of Jasper prepared food during The Farmers Table on Saturday along Fourth Street in Huntingburg. The Farmers Table showcased Huntingburg Farmers Market Vendors and local food suppliers in the community. The event featured a four course meal, including wine and beer tasting, and live music. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Chris Bell, left, and Ariana Cox, both of Milltown, performed with their band, Strings of Indian Creek, during The Farmers Table on Saturday along Fourth Street in Huntingburg. The Farmers Table showcased Huntingburg Farmers Market Vendors and local food suppliers in the community. The event featured a four course meal, including wine and beer tasting, and live music. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Jean Walk of Huntingburg filled her plate with appetizers during The Farmers Table on Saturday along Fourth Street in Huntingburg. The Farmers Table showcased Huntingburg Farmers Market Vendors and local food suppliers in the community. The event featured a four course meal, including wine and beer tasting, and live music. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Jasper's Eli Franks returned the ball during Saturday's Jasper Four-Team Invite. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Jasper's Mitch Kluemper returned the ball during Saturday's Jasper Four-Team Invite. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Despite hot and humid weather Monday afternoon Jakie Renteria, left, Christian Northern, both of Jasper, Steven Coble of Huntingburg, Cassie Mattingly of Jasper and Ezra Butler of Huntingburg play two-on-two basketball at Bohnert Park in Jasper. "Summer is almost over and soon winter will be," Coble said. "So you got to enjoy the nice weather while it's here. The key is lots of water."
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Despite hot and humid weather Monday afternoon Jakie Renteria, left, and Cassie Mattingly watch as Christian Northern, all of Jasper, Steven Coble and Ezra Butler, both of Huntingburg, play pick-up basketball at Bohnert Park in Jasper. "Summer is almost over and soon winter will be," Coble said. "So you got to enjoy the nice weather while it's here. The key is lots of water."
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Jocelynne Calderon of Jasper, 12, left, sprayed the hair of Anna Sermersheim as Anna and Abby Gehlhausen, both of Jasper and 12, sprayed the hair of Allie Werner of Jasper, 13, during Jasper's Backyard on Saturday. The Jasper Middle School cheerleaders waited at the entrance to the event and offered to spray the hair of any interested attendees. The event hosted the movie "Up" at Jasper High School's softball field and featured a Kona Ice truck, face painting, colored hair sprays, and a music show case. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Nolan Mullins of Jasper, 10, hid from Jett Springer of Jasper, 9, while playing ball tag during Jasper's Backyard on Saturday. The event hosted the movie "Up" at Jasper High School's softball field and featured a Kona Ice truck, face painting, colored hair sprays, and a music show case. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Nolan Mullins of Jasper, 10, leaped over a bush while playing ball tag with friends during Jasper's Backyard on Saturday. "He's got mad hops," said Jett Springer of Jasper, 9. The event hosted the movie "Up" at Jasper High School's softball field and featured a Kona Ice truck, face painting, colored hair sprays, and a music show case. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Floyd Central's Jeevan Sivamohan, left, and Amin Kibrom defend Jasper's Brian Elizarraras as he dribbles the ball in the first half of the Tuesday evening game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Floyd Central 4-2.
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Jasper's Dillon Sternberg congratulates his teammate Tyler Hunt after Hunt scores Jasper's first goal of Tuesday's home game against Floyd Central. Jasper defeated Floyd Central 4-2.
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Jasper's Austin Rawlins kicks the ball across the field during the first half of Tuesday's home game against Floyd Central. Jasper defeated Floyd Central 4-2.
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Jasper's Nathan Mehringer heads the ball away from Floyd Central's Xander Ochsner in the first half of the Tuesday evening game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Floyd Central 4-2.
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Jasper's head coach Kyle Kendall watches his team play in the second half of Tuesday's home game against Floyd Central. Jasper defeated Floyd Central 4-2.
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The Jasper boys soccer team celebrates defeating Floyd Central 4-2 Tuesday evening in Jasper.
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Jasper's Jackson Kabrick works to keep possession of the ball while being defended by Floyd Central's Xander Ochsner in the second half of the Tuesday evening game. Jasper defeated Floyd Central 4-2.
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Jasper's Camden Knies steals the ball from Floyd Central's Lucas Eichenberger in the first half of the Tuesday evening game. Jasper defeated Floyd Central 4-2.
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Jasper's head coach Kyle Kendall talks with his team during halftime of Tuesday's home game against Floyd Central. Jasper defeated Floyd Central 4-2.
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Jasper's Nathan Mehringer and Floyd Central's Pablo Flores fight for possession during the second half of the Tuesday evening game. Jasper defeated Floyd Central 4-2.
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Heritage Hills' Samantha Gries celebrates with Kenley Mulzer after winning Tuesday's game against Forest Park in Lincoln City. Heritage Hills and Forest Park were tied 3-3 after two overtime periods. Heritage Hills won on penalty kicks, 4-2. Nic Antaya/The Herald