Week in Review 2017-06-11
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Jasper catcher Adam Hedinger showed the ball after hanging onto it following a collision with Northview's Brigham Booe on the final play of the game during Saturday's Class 3A baseball semistate game at Ruxer Field in Jasper. Jasper defeated Northview 3-2 in 10 innings. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
Jasper catcher Adam Hedinger celebrated winning Saturday's Class 3A baseball semistate game at Ruxer Field in Jasper. Jasper defeated Northview 3-2 in 10 innings. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
Jasper fans rushed the field to celebrate with players during Saturday's Class 3A baseball semistate game at Ruxer Field in Jasper. Jasper defeated Northview 3-2 in 10 innings. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Hudson Bauer of Jasper, 3, clung to his father Kirk's leg as they waited in line for twisted balloons during St. Henry Heinrichsdorf Fest on Friday evening. The town gathered for chicken dinners, children's games, music and a beer garden during the two day event.
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Clara Boeglin, left, and Bernice Begle, both of St. Henry, watched as John Lubbers of Ferdinand dropped his raffle tickets into the box for a chance to win a quilt made by the Christian Mothers of St. Henry Catholic Church during St. Henry Heinrichsdorf Fest on Friday evening.
Jasper's Grant Ahlbrand high-fived his teammates as he was introduced before Saturday's Class 3A baseball semistate game at Ruxer Field in Jasper. Jasper defeated Northview 3-2 in 10 innings. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
Jasper's Austin Simmers ran to first base as teammates Mason Thewes, left, Tanner Egbert, Seth Mendel and Cameron Heeke watched from the dugout during Saturday's Class 3A baseball semistate game at Ruxer Field in Jasper. Jasper defeated Northview 3-2 in 10 innings. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
Jasper's Josh Weidenbenner, left, dove out of the way so that Jared Sermersheim could catch the ball for an out during Saturday's Class 3A baseball semistate game at Ruxer Field in Jasper. Jasper defeated Northview 3-2 in 10 innings. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
Jasper's Reece Kleinhelter pitched during Saturday's Class 3A baseball semistate game at Ruxer Field in Jasper. Jasper defeated Northview 3-2 in 10 innings. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
Jasper catcher Adam Hedinger showed the ball after hanging onto it following a collision with Northview's Brigham Booe on the final play of the game during Saturday's Class 3A baseball semistate game at Ruxer Field in Jasper. Jasper defeated Northview 3-2 in 10 innings. Sarah Ann Jump/The Herald
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Greg Smith with the American Legion Riders Post 147 in Jasper laid a torn flag over the fire during Friday night's flag burning ceremony at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bretzville. The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted the ceremony where over 2,000 worn and tattered flags were disposed and where new flags could also be purchased.
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Jane Ridgely of St. Mark sorted through old, torn and faded flags during Friday night's flag burning ceremony at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bretzville. The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted the ceremony where over 2,000 worn and tattered flags were disposed and where new flags could also be purchased.
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Greg Smith with the American Legion Riders Post 147 in Jasper carried multiple flags to be laid over the fire during Friday night's flag burning ceremony at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bretzville. The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted the ceremony where over 2,000 worn and tattered flags were disposed and where new flags could also be purchased.
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Connie Brewster of Ferdinand pulled out old, torn flags needing to be disposed of during Friday night's flag burning ceremony at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bretzville. The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted the ceremony where over 2,000 worn and tattered flags were disposed and where new flags could also be purchased.
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American Legions Post 343 officers in Holland stood in attention while overseeing Friday night's flag burning ceremony at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bretzville. The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted the ceremony where over 2,000 worn and tattered flags were disposed and where new flags could also be purchased.
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Sergeant at Arms officer Bob Hunter with American Legions Post 343 in Holland saluted the flag during Friday night's flag burning ceremony at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bretzville. The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted the ceremony where over 2,000 worn and tattered flags were disposed and where new flags could also be purchased.
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Greg Smith with the American Legion Riders Post 147 in Jasper examined a faded flag before disposing of it during Friday night's flag burning ceremony at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bretzville. The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted the ceremony where over 2,000 worn and tattered flags were disposed and where new flags could also be purchased.
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Greg Smith with the American Legion Riders Post 147 in Jasper carefully looked at an old, faded flag waiting to be disposed of during Friday night's flag burning ceremony at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds in Bretzville. The Dubois County Veterans Council hosted the ceremony where over 2,000 worn and tattered flags were disposed and where new flags could also be purchased.
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The Longest Walk 5.2 relay runner Michael Vernon Shortey ran along Highway 64 near Huntingburg on Monday afternoon. The Longest Walk 5.2 Native American group trekked through Dubois County on their way to a Native American gathering in English before continuing on to Washington, DC.
Dylan Durcholz of Jasper, 9, played with a fidget spinner while waiting for customers Monday.
Kaleb Wendholt of Jasper, 9, counted the money the boys had made by early afternoon Monday.
Dylan Durcholz of Jasper, 9, wiped off one of the items they had run out off of their price list.
Kale Talbert of Jasper, 9, looked down the street as he heard a car approaching Monday afternoon.
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Reid Wendholt, 6, left, his brother, Kaleb, 9, Dylan Durcholz, 9, and Kale Talbert, 9, all of Jasper, started their Monday morning out by playing with a toy cash register and fake money at their Jasper daycare. The activity reminded Kaleb of the lemonade stand they put up around this time last year, so the boys decided to setup shop again. By 1 p.m., they were counting just over $20 in their cash register.
Dylan Durcholz and Kaleb Wendholt, both 9 and of Jasper, looked at a potential customer driving down the road as they placed a sign near their stand Monday morning.
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Police Chief Lloyd Froman read three police-themed books to children during story time with Ferdinand Police officers at the Ferdinand Public Library on Tuesday morning.
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Vera Heeke of Ferdinand, 1, pretended to steer while sitting on her three-year-old sister Ella's lap inside a Ferdinand Police patrol car after story time with Ferdinand Police officers at the Ferdinand Public Library on Tuesday morning. Police Chief Lloyd Froman read three police-themed books to the children. Afterwards, officer Eric Hopkins allowed them to explore the patrol vehicle.
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Emi Steczyk of Ferdinand and her five-year-old twins Casey, left, and Dylan covered their ears as police officers prepared to sound the sirens on the patrol car after story time with Ferdinand Police officers at the Ferdinand Public Library on Tuesday morning.
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Donna Renner of Ireland talked with volunteers and other attendees while painting bookmarks for new patient care packages during Tuesday's Creating Hope art class at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Renner was a former patient who has been cleared of cancer. The group meets every first and second Tuesday of the month to offer support to patients and caregivers while creating uplifting art.
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Donna Renner of Ireland painted with watercolors while making bookmarks for new patient care packages during Tuesday's Creating Hope art class at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Renner was a former patient who has been cleared of cancer. The group meets every first and second Tuesday of the month to offer support to patients and caregivers while creating uplifting art.
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Linda Foisy, left, admired the watercolor work her daughter, Paula, both of Ireland, had created while making bookmarks for new patient care packages during Tuesday's Creating Hope art class at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Linda and Paula learned about the program while caring for Linda's husband, Tom, who passed away in 2015. The group meets every first and second Tuesday of the month to offer support to patients and caregivers while creating uplifting art.
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Jasper's Austin Simmers watched the ball after he hit it while playing whiffle ball with his teammates on Tuesday afternoon at the Egbert's home in Ireland. Several of the players -- the original Ireland spuds -- have been playing whiffle ball at the Egbert's backyard diamond for about 14 years. The Jasper baseball team has created a tradition of playing whiffle ball together during tournament week. The Egbert family said they enjoy creating ways for the players to bond with each other in a more relaxed setting. Their son, Tanner, is a senior on the team, but the family said that the tradition is welcome to continue.
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Jasper's Tanner Egbert hit the ball while playing whiffle ball with his teammates on Tuesday afternoon at his home in Ireland. Several of the players -- the original Ireland spuds -- have been playing whiffle ball at the Egbert's backyard diamond for about 14 years. The Jasper baseball team has created a tradition of playing whiffle ball together during tournament week. The team will compete at State this weekend in Indianapolis. The Egbert family said they enjoy creating ways for the players to bond with each other in a more relaxed setting. Their son, Tanner, is a senior on the team, but the family said that the tradition is welcome to continue.
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Jasper's Josh Weidenbenner was congratulated by his teammates after scoring a home run while playing whiffle ball with his teammates on Tuesday afternoon at the Egbert's home in Ireland. Several of the players -- the original Ireland spuds -- have been playing whiffle ball at the Egbert's backyard diamond for about 14 years. The Jasper baseball team has created a tradition of playing whiffle ball together during tournament week. The Egbert family said they enjoy creating ways for the players to bond with each other in a more relaxed setting. Their son, Tanner, is a senior on the team, but the family said that the tradition is welcome to continue.
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Jasper's Josh Weidenbenner slid into first base after Evan Aders had already tagged him out while playing whiffle ball with his teammates on Tuesday afternoon at the Egbert's home in Ireland. Several of the players -- the original Ireland spuds -- have been playing whiffle ball at the Egbert's backyard diamond for about 14 years. The Jasper baseball team has created a tradition of playing whiffle ball together during tournament week. The Egbert family said they enjoy creating ways for the players to bond with each other in a more relaxed setting. Their son, Tanner, is a senior on the team, but the family said that the tradition is welcome to continue.
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Jasper's Tanner Egbert, left, and Evan Aders discussed what standard of rules they were following while playing whiffle ball with their teammates on Tuesday afternoon at the Egbert's home in Ireland. Several of the players -- the original Ireland spuds -- have been playing whiffle ball at the Egbert's backyard diamond for about 14 years. The Jasper baseball team has created a tradition of playing whiffle ball together during tournament week. The Egbert family said they enjoy creating ways for the players to bond with each other in a more relaxed setting. Their son, Tanner, is a senior on the team, but the family said that the tradition is welcome to continue.
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Jasper's Adam Hedinger celebrated as the Wildcats won the Class 3A semistate championship game in Jasper on June 10.
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Jasper's Carson Pierce watched where the ball fell after hitting it during a match against Southridge on Wednesday at Buffalo Trace Golf Course in Jasper. Jasper beat Southridge 157-180.
Being a person that has always liked to be around people, Steve found it difficult to retire early from his job at Kimball Office after 31 years. Steve keeps in contact with many of his coworkers and occasionally visits. He was invited to attend a former coworker’s 40th anniversary party March 20 in which he received a hug from Angela Kuebler of Dale.
Steve Davis was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1998. He underwent a surgical procedure called Deep Brain Stimulation in 2012 to help fight the tremors associated with Parkinson’s. Since the surgery, Davis sees his neurologist, Dr. Kristi Nord, every six months, as he did on March 20 when she tested his muscular control during the checkup.
Being a person that has always liked to be around people, Steve found it difficult to retire early from his job at Kimball Office after 31 years. Steve keeps in contact with many of his coworkers and occasionally visits as he did March 20.
One of the neurological side effects of Deep Brain Stimulation is that Steve becomes emotional very easily. He wiped a tear away as he took part in a weekly prayer group March 14 at Huntingburg United Methodist Church.
When Steve woke up the morning of April 25, he said he performed his daily stretches but his back was still sore, an issue he has been dealing with for he same amount of time he’s had Parkinson’s. But a few holes into golfing at Buffalo Trace Golf Course in Jasper, he said swinging the golf clubs had loosened up his back.
When Steve woke up the morning of April 25, he said he performed his daily stretches but his back was still sore, an issue he has been dealing with for he same amount of time he’s had Parkinson’s. But a few holes into golfing at Buffalo Trace Golf Course in Jasper, he said swinging the golf clubs had loosened up his back.
