Week in Review 2019-08-04
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Dubois County Bombers' Matt Joslin reacts after hitting the ball during Tuesday's baseball game at League Stadium in Huntingburg. The Dubois County Bombers were defeated by Hoptown 10-3. Kaiti Sullivan/The Herald
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Dubois County Bombers' Easton Stewart hugs his girlfriend, Peyton Roedder of Carmi, after Tuesday's baseball game at League Stadium in Huntingburg. The Dubois County Bombers were defeated by Hoptown 10-3. Kaiti Sullivan/The Herald
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Chelsea Seibert of Jasper, top left, and her daughters, Harper, 2, left, and Millie, 1, say goodbye to their dad, Brent, before he participates in the bike ride during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Grayson Wigand, 2, of Jasper, sits on a tractor at the Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Bernie Souerdike of Jasper, left, talks with Herald Stuffle of Ireland at the Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Grayson Kalb, 2, of Jasper, points to a tractor he wants to see while being held by his uncle, Colton Schum of Jasper at the Antique Tractor and Farm Machinery Show during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Dave Mueller of Indianapolis waits for his turn at bat during Vintage Base Ball at Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. The team played according to the rules of 1864. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Patrick O'Brian of Muncie bats during Vintage Base Ball at Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. The team played according to the rules of 1864. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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A shadow of the ferris wheel is casted on a building during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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The Indianapolis Blues play against White River Base Ball Club during Vintage Base Ball at Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Eli Mendel, 7, of Jasper, sits on a bike at the Ride in Motorcycle Show during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. "He loves the color blue. He claimed the bike as his," Rob, Eli's dad said. Eli loves to go for motorcycle rides with his dad. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Spectators attend Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Cash Englert, 4, of Jasper, tests out the motorcycle of Don Arnett of Dubois during the Ride in Motorcycle Show during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Hannah Schnarr, 6, of Jasper, waits for customers while working alongside her grandparents at the Trinity Church vendor stand during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Don Arnett of Dubois shines his 96' Heritage Harley Motorcycle before the Ride in Motorcycle Show during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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2019 Little Miss Strassenfest first runner-up, Maggie Hanneman, left, and Little Miss Strassenfest Vivienne Gunselman, both 8 and of Jasper, whisper to each other while playing a hand clap game during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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2019 Little Mister Strassenfest and Best German Attire, Liam Goeppner, 8, of Jasper, watches the Kinderspiele, children's games, during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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2019 Little Mister Strassenfest second runner-up Abe Hoffman, 8, of Jasper, watches the Kinderspiele, children's games, during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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2019 Strassenfest Best German Attire winner, Kenleigh Racicot, 8, of Jasper, wears flowers in her hair during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Colton Wigand, 6, of Jasper, participates in the axe throwing activity during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Kenley Sermersheim, 4, of Jasper, gets her face painted by Ruth Kuebler of Jasper during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Carlie Haase, 3, of Jasper, checks out her face paint during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Hampton Erny, 3, of Jasper, climbs over her grandmother, Laurie Becher of Jasper, while taking a break on the lawn outside the Dubois County Courthouse during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Kurt Brescher of Ireland turns Bratwurst on the grill during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Chad Blessinger of Jasper, peers out the viewing window at the top of the spire at St. Joseph Catholic Church during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. "It's a beautiful landmark and a nice centerpiece for the community," Blessinger said. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Spectators attend Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Kevin Mullen of Jasper carries a pot of Bratwurst, a type of fine German pork sausage, to the vendor booth during dinner-time at Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Mike Ackerman, in charge of Strassenfest construction and logistics estimated about 1,000 pounds of Bratwurst will be cooked during the festival. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Mathew Konkey, left, his sister, Mia, Amy Mannell, all of Southbend, and Kyla Stenftenagel of Jasper dance during the Street Dance Party during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Little Miss Strassenfest second runner-up Emmy Schaefer, 7, left dances during the Street Dance Party at Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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2019 Miss Strassenfest Lydia Shepherd of Jasper dances alongside the Jasper High School Dance Team and guests during the Street Dance Party at Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Spectators dance during the Street Dance Party at Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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2019 Strassenfest Best German Attire winner, Kenleigh Racicot, 8, of Jasper, left, and Little Miss Strassenfest Vivienne Gunselman, 8, of Jasper, dance together while Kinzie Julian, 7, of Huntingburg, waits for her turn to spin during the Street Dance Party at Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Rachel Spudic of Indianapolis and her boyfriend, Caleb Drake, dance together during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. "It our first time in Jasper. We've always wanted to come [to Strassenfest]," Drake said. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Camryn Rasche, 3, and her identical twin-sister, Vivian, ride on a car amusement during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Bikers prepare to line up for a 60-mile bike race at the Jasper Parklands during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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A view of Jasper Strassenfest from the courthouse on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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A view of Jasper Strassenfest from the courthouse on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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A view of Jasper Strassenfest from the Dubois County Courthouse clock tower on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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A view of Jasper Strassenfest from the courthouse on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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2019 Little Miss Strassenfest first runner-up, Maggie Hanneman, left, and Little Miss Strassenfest Vivienne Gunselman, both 8 and of Jasper, whisper to each other while playing a hand clap game during Jasper Strassenfest on Saturday. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Hunter Stork, 12, fishes with his grandma, Sherry Stork, both of Jasper, off a bank along the Patoka River in Ireland on Monday. Hunter has fished at this location approximately 25 times throughout the summer and wanted to go once more before school starts on Wednesday. "You never know what you're going to catch," Hunter said. "It's more just to spend time with them." Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Laken Messmer, 5, of Jasper, rides her bike on Courthouse Square with her mom, Honey Hosenfeld, close behind in Jasper on Monday. Along with Laken's dad, Jacob Messmer, the family stopped for ice cream. Laken said that she has been riding her bike without training wheels "for a long time"— two weeks her parents clarified. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Fifth Street Elementary kindergartner Zella Haywood hugs her teacher, Kristy Dilger, as she enters her classroom on the first day of school in Jasper on Monday. Zella was most excited for lunch and recess. "You all are a lucky group," Principal Ryan Erny announced during the morning assembly. "This is the last group of students that will attend Fifth Street Elementary." Erny explained to the students that they will begin at the newly constructed elementary school next school year. Traci Westcott/The Herald
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Lexi Elkins, 8, of Jasper, left, helps her grandpa, Gordon Elkins, drive the tractor at his home in Crystal on Tuesday. Lexi and her sister, Ayla, spent their last day of summer playing miniature golf and eating ice cream with their grandparents. “It’s a lot of fun,” Gordon said. “We love it when they come over.” Kaiti Sullivan/The Herald
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Porter Lorey, 4, slides down the slide behind his brother, Colton Lorey, 8, after pouring water on the slide at their home on Wednesday in Jasper. Kaiti Sullivan/The Herald