Week in Review 2018-12-30
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Working on the Walk
Russ Elliott shoveled the night's accumulation of snow from his walks on Dewey Street in Jasper. The area received about an inch of new snow overnight. Herald file photo by Tim Myers. Published Jan. 4, 1994.
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Forest Park's Katelyn Englert raced in the 1600 meter relay during the Dubois-Pike County invitational track and field meet in Jasper on Thursday.
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"I love NASCAR and Formula One. That's my checkered flag right there," Porfirio Deras-Lopez of Jasper said about his lawn. Deras-Lopez mows his yard into a square pattern at his home in Jasper on Aug. 6. With 20-inch squares of grass that are a mowed to have more height, he described it as "like that classic military hair cut: the flattop." Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Landon Jesus Chancho Facundo, 13, left, Martin Nolberto Chancho Tipaz, and Allen David Chancho Facundo embrace each other at their home in Jasper on Sept. 5. Martin plays with his sons every day after coming home from working at Farbest Foods.
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Martin Nolberto Chancho Tipaz prays in the second bedroom of his home in Jasper on Sept. 5. Martin prays multiple times throughout the day. He prays before going to work, after coming home from work and with his family before going to sleep. "I know it's not my country," Martin said. "I thank God I'm here."
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Martin Nolberto Chancho Tipaz prays during the Night Vigil of Adoration at Iglesia Nueva Vida in Jasper on Sept. 22. Martin moved from Santa Cruz del Quiché, Guatemala to Jasper in 2001. Once he started attending Iglesia Nueva Vida, Martin's wife, Ruth, said she noticed a change in his approach toward life as his love for God grew further. Martin puts his life in God's hands and lets God lead him through life.
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Forest Park's Claire Mehling races to the finish line during Saturday's cross country sectional at Vincennes University Jasper Campus. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Martin and brother in Christ Mario Posada of Jasper, right, pray with Felix Marez at Felix's home in Huntingburg on Nov. 10. Martin met Felix at Mor For Less and asked if he wanted to learn more about God, which Felix agreed to. Martin set up a home visit with Felix to help him reignite his love for God. Mario and Martin prayed for Felix's health and recovery from a knee surgery he had on Oct. 8. Martin does occasional home visits in the hopes that people will follow God after sharing God's word with them.
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Martin listens as missionary Laila Wilcox of Beaver Creek, Ore. teaches an English class at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Jasper on Dec. 4. "I want to learn English to make more white friends," Martin said when the missionaries asked the class why they wanted to learn English. Martin's son, Allen, motivated him to improve his English skills.
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Mary Thewes of Portersville, left, empties a bucket full of ash from her wood stove while her husband, Bernie, tries to talk with people on his ham radio outside of their home on Dec. 11. Bernie started operating his radio in 2002 and will get on in the mornings to talk with friends across the country. The Thewes moved to Portersville after they were married in October of 1972. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Bernie Thewes of Portersville, left, rests on his front steps with his dog Panda after cutting up logs for his wood stove on Dec. 11. Bernie and his wife, Mary, moved to Portersville after they were married in October of 1972. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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John Baker Jr. of Hillham works to rebuild an engine block at his family's automotive garage in Hillham on Dec. 19. Baker's parents, Sandi and John, purchased the garage in the 1990's and after repairing the structure opened the Hillham Garage in 2000. Baker previously served in the army and was living in Savannah, Ga. before moving back to Hillham in 2014 to help his parents with the garage. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Thelma Emmons of Hillham, left, and her husband, Estel, moved to Hillham and built their home after purchasing the land 50 years ago. "We looked everywhere when we wanted to buy property," Thelma said. "But it was either a farm or somewhere we didn't want to be until we found here." Estel grew up 3 miles north of Hillham and Thelma is originally from French Lick. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Estel Emmons of Hillham rests with his 13-year-old miniature schnauzer, Ella, at his home on Dec. 20. "She's old like we are," Estel said. "She naps a lot and about lives on my lap." Estel and his wife, Thelma, moved to Hillham 50 years go after building their home. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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County Attorney Art Nordhoff writes a letter at Nordhoff Law Office in Jasper on Dec. 20. Art served as the county attorney for 27 years. "Being a county attorney means you're in on an awful lot of stuff that's going on around there. You're really in the know what's going on and I'll miss that part. I'll miss the friendships I've made," Nordhoff said. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Martin kisses his wife, Ruth Aglaeé Facundo Chapa, before going back to work at Farbest Foods in Huntingburg on Dec. 26. Ruth brings food to eat lunch with Martin during his lunch break 3 to 4 times a week. Ruth is pregnant and expecting a baby boy in April 2019.
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Martin puts on his jacket to return to work after eating lunch at Farbest Foods in Huntingburg on Dec. 26. Martin has been employed with Farbest Foods since he moved to from Guatamala to Jasper in 2001.
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Allen, left, Martin, Ruth and Landon sleep together in the bedroom of their home in Jasper on Dec. 26. With the second bedroom of their home being used for storage, they share their sleeping space in one room.
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Superior Court Judge Mark McConnell, left, swears-in incoming City of Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide while his wife Ellen holds the bible during the ceremony in the council chambers on Friday at Jasper City Hall. Twenty-three elected officials were sworn in. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Superior Court Judge Mark McConnell, left, swears-in incoming County Councilman for District 1 Craig Greulich while his daughter Taylor, 17, both of Ireland, holds the bible during the ceremony in the council chambers on Friday at Jasper City Hall. Twenty-three elected officials were sworn in. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Circuit Court Judge Nathan Verkamp, center, swears-in incoming Birdseye Town Council member Mary Ann Cummings in the council chambers on Friday at Jasper City Hall. Cummings' daughter Angela Baker held the bible while Cummings' grandchildren 2-year-old Ingrid Baker, left, Alice Baker, 4, Leo Baker, 8 months, and Violet Cummings, 16, all of Birdseye, watched. "I babysat today, so we all came," Cummings said. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Mary Ramirez, left, and Kristie Foley, both of Jasper, chat during the Dine and Dance at The Calumet in Jasper on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Jasper Strassenfest Committee and Jasper Deutscher Verein. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Jasper's Jared Englert shoots past Evansville North's JT Skinner and Tristen Fisher during Saturday's boys basketball game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Evansville North 58-51. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Ruth Kuebler, left, and Deb Fuhs, both of Jasper, dance during the Dine and Dance at The Calumet in Jasper on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Jasper Strassenfest Committee and Jasper Deutscher Verein. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Paul Vogler of Jasper dances with his wife, Suzanne, during the Dine and Dance at The Calumet in Jasper on Saturday. The Voglers have been married for 20 years. "We just like to dance," Suzanne said. The event was hosted by the Jasper Strassenfest Committee and Jasper Deutscher Verein. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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The Duke Boys perform during the Dine and Dance at The Calumet in Jasper on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Jasper Strassenfest Committee and Jasper Deutscher Verein. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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Janice Thayer, left, and her husband, Douglas, clap during the Dine and Dance at The Calumet in Jasper on Saturday. "She just got back from Rome. She's my Christmas present," Douglas said about Janice. The event was hosted by the Jasper Strassenfest Committee and Jasper Deutscher Verein. Nic Antaya/The Herald
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The first baby born in Dubois County in the new year was Amelia Mudd, daughter of Aaron and Allyson Mudd of Loogootee. She was born at 2:51 p.m. on Tuesday at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. Amelia weighed 5 pounds and 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was joined by her 2-year-old sister, Annalise. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Allyson Mudd of Loogootee helps her daughter, Annalise, 2, hold the family’s newest addition, Amelia, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper on Wednesday. The daughter of Allyson and Aaron Mudd, Amelia was the first baby born in Dubois County in the new year. She was born at 2:51 p.m. on Tuesday. Amelia weighed 5 pounds and 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Kaia Holt of Jasper, center, helps her sons Max, 2, left, and Eli, 4, decorate their pet rocks at the Jasper Public Library Annex on Wednesday. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Lacey Vollmer of Huntingburg helps her daughter Caroline, 4, paint her pet rock while her son, Henry, 6, works on his at the Jasper Public Library Annex on Wednesday. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Huck Persohn, 7, of Jasper, decorates his pet rock, Rocky, at the Jasper Public Library Annex on Wednesday. Mulzer Crush Stone employee Natalie Maasberg brought stones from the Ohio River for participants to paint and decorate with pom poms, glitter and googly eyes. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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A sign displayed on the locked restrooms at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City on Thursday. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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The cabin is locked at the Living Historical Farm at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City on Thursday. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Chickens at the Living Historical Farm at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City on Thursday. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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The carpentry shed is locked at the Living Historical Farm at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City on Thursday. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Sheep spot Bob Zimmerman of Lincoln City, the park ranger that cares for them, at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City on Thursday. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Bob Zimmerman of Lincoln City visits with the animals he cares for as a park ranger at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City on Thursday. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Forest Park head coach Tony Hasenour talks with his team before the start of Thursday's girls basketball game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Forest Park 62-43. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Forest Park head coach Tony Hasenour talks with his team before the start of Thursday's girls basketball game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Forest Park 62-43. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Forest Park's Kenlee Gehlhausen, left, Brooke Haug and Ali Welp observe the playing of the national anthem before the start of Thursday's girls basketball game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Forest Park 62-43. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Forest Park's Ali Welp, left, and Kennedy Sermersheim guard Jasper's Claire Knies during Thursday's girls basketball game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Forest Park 62-43. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Jasper's Brooke Nottingham dribbles down the court during Thursday's girls basketball game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Forest Park 62-43. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Jasper's Claire Knies guards Forest Park's Macie Zink during Thursday's girls basketball game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Forest Park 62-43. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Jasper's Lexi Jerger, right, guards Forest Park's Kenlee Gehlhausen during Thursday's girls basketball game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Forest Park 62-43. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald
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Jasper's Rachel Gress, left, Kortney Ruhe, Brooke Nottingham, Reagan Egbert and Isabelle Blazey listen to head coach Jessica Mehringer during halftime of Thursday's girls basketball game in Jasper. Jasper defeated Forest Park 62-43. Brittney Lohmiller/The Herald