Monday, September 2, 2013

Recent work from the last few months

Wesley Franklin, 9, rides around the ring during cowboy camp Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Temple Baptist Church in Dunkrik. The three-day camp, run by Haven of Hope, teaches kids in grades 1-5 the basics of the cowboy lifestyle.

Stephen Hunter works to take out a frame to see the progress of honey being made to beehives at Bill Frazier's farm near Delta Friday, June 14, 2013. Hunter and Dave Bilger have been beekeepers for a little over year now and manage five hives at Frazier's farm.

 Lincoln Mann (center), 3, talks with his dad, Rick Mann, before casting his line during the 12th annual Max Gaddis Memorial, Optimist FIshing Derby Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Fullhart Pond. The free derby, for kids 16 years old and younger, provided fishers with bait, refreshments, and the chance to win prizes.


Lincoln Mann, 3, baits his hook with a worm during the 12th annual Max Gaddis Memorial, Optimist FIshing Derby Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Fullhart Pond. The free derby, for kids 16 years old and younger, provided fishers with bait, refreshments, and the chance to win prizes.

Luke Whittenburg, 5, holds up the bluegill he caught during the 12th annual Max Gaddis Memorial, Optimist FIshing Derby Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Fullhart Pond. The free derby, for kids 16 years old and younger, provided fishers with bait, refreshments, and the chance to win prizes.

Landen Fugate, 7, add mustard to his free sandwich Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Sutton Elementary School during the free summer lunch program. From noon till 1 p.m. Monday-Friday, students 18 years and younger are able to enjoy a free lunch during the summer months.

Shelby Conatsei picks fresh strawberries at Landess Farm Friday, June 21, 2013. From 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday people are able to pick their own strawberries at Landess Farm, 6000 W County Road 700-S in Daleville.


Members of the Troopers, Casper, WY, compete in the Drum Corps International event at Scheumann Stadium Friday, June 28, 2013 at Ball State University. Seven drum corps from around the United States competed.

Members of the Colts, Dubuque, IA, compete in the Drum Corps International event at Scheumann Stadium Friday, June 28, 2013 at Ball State University. Seven drum corps from around the United States competed.

Harry Thomas (center) talks with Gerald Griggs (left) and Matthew LoPilato during the Moms Against Gun Control pro-gun rally Saturday, June 29, 2013 in front of the Delaware County Building. Around 40 people came out to the rally, the first in Muncie. The group has held three rallies in Indianapolis and one in Lafayette in recent months.

Yorktown's Eric Short chips a shot to the green during the regional golf tournament Friday, June 7, 2013 at Player's Club in Yorktown.

Yorktown's Evan Packard (center) is embrased by family members after completing the regional golf tournament Friday, June 7, 2013 at Player's Club in Yorktown.

Nobblesville's Seth Wilson, 10, prepares to compete in the boys 9-10 year old 100 meter breaststroke during the 2013 Mayor's Meet Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Tuhey Pool. Hundreds of kids competed in the meet. Local clubs included Cardinal Swim Club, Yorktown Swim Club, and Jay County Club.

Cardinal Swim Club's Ella Baldwin, 10,  dives off the blocks to compete in the girls 9-10 year old 100 meter backstroke during the 2013 Mayor's Meet Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Tuhey Pool. Hundreds of kids competed in the meet. Local clubs included Cardinal Swim Club, Yorktown Swim Club, and Jay County Club.

Cardinal Swim Club's Luke Knodel, 12, competes in the boys 11-12 year old 100 meter backstroke during the 2013 Mayor's Meet Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Tuhey Pool. Hundreds of kids competed in the meet. Local clubs included Cardinal Swim Club, Yorktown Swim Club, and Jay County Club.

Gabriel Vicory, 4, tries his hand as catching a shark during a carnival game as part of the second Buck Creek Festival at Morrow's Meadow, hosted by the Yorktown Police Department, Thursday, June 14, 2013. The festivities continued throughout the weekend. All proceeds from the event went to the Yorktown Park Board.

Children hold their hands up while enjoying the roller coaster during the first day of the second Buck Creek Festival at Morrow's Meadow, hosted by the Yorktown Police Department, Thursday, June 14, 2013. The festivities continued throughout the weekend. All proceeds from the event went to the Yorktown Park Board.

A camper tries her hand at a pop-up slide during the last day of the three-day softball camp at the Yorktown Sports Complex Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

Campers gear up in catchers gear during the last day of the three-day softball camp at the Yorktown Sports Complex Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

Sarah Lyttle (left) does tricks to show how secure her gear is during a demonstration to a local Girl Scout group on how to climb a tree Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at McCulloch Park. Lyttle has been climbing trees since 2006.

Sarah Lyttle waves to a group of Girl Scouts while demonstrating how to climb a tree Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at McCulloch Park. Lyttle has been climbing trees since 2006.

An American flag burns during a flag retirement ceremony at the American Legion Post 19, Thursday, July 4, 2013. Flags were respectively burned and the remains buried underground.

Victoria Westrich gets kisses from her new dog Bentley during the Muncie Animal Shelter's Pet-A-Palooza Friday, July 5, 2013, were all adoptable pets were only $5. All animals adopted from the shelter are current on vaccinations, micro-chipped, and spayed and neutered; if the animal is not spayed or neutered at the time of adoption a voucher to assist with coast is given at the time of adoption. The Animal Shelter will be continuing $5 Saturday from noon-3 p.m.

 Soon-to-be adopted dog Love gets some love from her new owners Chuck Ammon and Bonnie Ammon during the Muncie Animal Shelter's Pet-A-Palooza Friday, July 5, 2013, were all adoptable pets were only $5. All animals adopted from the shelter are current on vaccinations, micro-chipped, and spayed and neutered; if the animal is not spayed or neutered at the time of adoption a voucher to assist with coast is given at the time of adoption. The Animal Shelter will be continuing $5 Saturday from noon-3 p.m.

Jennifer Evans (right) jokes around with Haylee Hutchinson (second from rigth) and other studetns before lining up for recess during Kick Off to Kindergarten Friday, July 26, 2013 at Grissom Elementary School. The program allows incoming kindergarten students a head start on the basics.

Kyle Cox chips a shot to the green during the final round of the Muncie District Golf Association Tournament Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Delaware Country Club.

Large black piping weaves through parts of Westside Park Monday, July 22, 2013.


Police and emergency officials search near a cornfield for missing 4-year-old Jessica Bertram Monday, August 12, 2013. Police and emergency officials searched a Muncie neighborhood for Bertram for almost an hour before finding her late morning. Bertram wandered from her home in the Morningside neighborhood and was thought to have traveled into the nearby cornfield. She was later found in her neighbor's bathroom.

A helicopter aids in the search for missing 4-year-old Jessica Bertram Monday, August 12, 2013. Police and emergency officials searched a Muncie neighborhood for Bertram for almost an hour before finding her late morning. Bertram wandered from her home in the Morningside neighborhood and was thought to have traveled into the nearby cornfield. She was later found in her neighbor's bathroom.

A police officer peaks under a mobile home in homes of finding missing 4-year-old Jessica Bertram Monday, August 12, 2013. Police and emergency officials searched a Muncie neighborhood for Bertram for almost an hour before finding her late morning. Bertram wandered from her home in the Morningside neighborhood and was thought to have traveled into the nearby cornfield. She was later found in her neighbor's bathroom.

Patty Sisco (second from right) cries as she embraces her found 4-year-old granddaughter, Jessica Bertram Monday, August 12, 2013. Police and emergency officials searched a Muncie neighborhood for Bertram for almost an hour before finding her late morning. Bertram wandered from her home in the Morningside neighborhood and was thought to have traveled into the nearby cornfield. She was later found in her neighbor's bathroom.

Brian Pelfrey climbs into the rear of his truck to retrieve bins of clothing during his girlfriend's daughter's move in during Ball State University's move in day Wednesday, August 14, 2013.

Indiana Conservation Officer Tim Kaiser wades out in the green Mississinewa River to retrieve one of the six military issued sea rescue dye packs, normally used for pilots, that someone had dropped in the river off Gregory Road Sunday, August 18, 2013. Police and the Emergency Management Agency were called to a bridge across the Mississinewa River near Albany on reports that someone had dumped something in the river that was causing a neon green blob to spread across the water's surface. It was later determined that the spill was from six Military issued sea rescue dye packs, normally used for pilots, that someone had dropped in the river off Gregory Road. Officials reported that the packs were not hazardous, but that the river would remain green for the next 24 hours. For a photo gallery and video of the green river, visit thestarpress.com

One of the six military issued sea rescue dye packs, normally used for pilots, that someone had dropped in the river off Gregory Road Sunday, August 18, 2013, is seen. Police and the Emergency Management Agency were called to a bridge across the Mississinewa River near Albany on reports that someone had dumped something in the river that was causing a neon green blob to spread across the water's surface. It was later determined that the spill was from six Military issued sea rescue dye packs, normally used for pilots, that someone had dropped in the river off Gregory Road. Officials reported that the packs were not hazardous, but that the river would remain green for the next 24 hours. For a photo gallery and video of the green river, visit thestarpress.com

Indiana Conservation Officer Tim Kaiser places one of the six military issued sea rescue dye packs, normally used for pilots, that someone had dropped in the Mississinewa River off Gregory Road Sunday, August 18, 2013. Police and the Emergency Management Agency were called to a bridge across the Mississinewa River near Albany on reports that someone had dumped something in the river that was causing a neon green blob to spread across the water's surface. It was later determined that the spill was from six Military issued sea rescue dye packs, normally used for pilots, that someone had dropped in the river off Gregory Road. Officials reported that the packs were not hazardous, but that the river would remain green for the next 24 hours. For a photo gallery and video of the green river, visit thestarpress.com

Police and the Emergency Management Agency were called to a bridge across the Mississinewa River near Albany Sunday, August 18, 2101, on reports that someone had dumped something in the river that was causing a neon green blob to spread across the water's surface. It was later determined that the spill was from six military issued sea rescue dye packs, normally used for pilots, that someone had dropped in the river off Gregory Road. Officials reported that the packs were not hazardous, but that the river would remain green for the next 24 hours. For a photo gallery and video of the green river, visit thestarpress.com



Dennis Fisher plays the organ Friday, August 31, 2013 at the Madison Street United Methodist Church. The organ used to be in the historic Stand Theater in central Massachusetts.

 Muncie Fire Department battle a blaze at an abandoned house at 603 W. Gharkey St. Saturday, August 31, 2013. Police believe the house was being used for illegal drug-related activities.

 Lizzi Smith swims during an early morning swim practice Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Tuhey Pool. Smith was named to the IPC Swimming World Championships Team for U.S. Paralympics and will compete at the IPC World Championships August 11-17 in Montreal.

Ball State University's Eric Patterson gives his two-month-old daughter Jada Patterson a kiss during the annual fan jam Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Scheumann Stadium. Many fans came out to meet and interact with their favorite fall BSU athletes.

Yorktown's Jacob Wagner catches a ball for a touchdown past New Castles' Isaac Davis during their football scrimmage Friday, August 16, 2013.

Jay County's JD Mangas (right) avoids a tackle attempt by Blackford County during their football game Friday, August 30, 2013 at Jay County.

A Yorktown Elementary School third grade student fills out back to school worksheets Tuesday, August 6, 2013 for the first day of classes.

Yorktown Elementary School third grade teacher Cindy Keller greets former student Noelle Resler Tuesday, August 6, 2013 for the first day of classes.