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I assume that many folks are like me and remember the basics of American history, such as the pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, the political protest that became known as the Boston Tea Party — where chests full of tea were thrown into the Boston Harbor — Paul Revere’s ride shouting about the Redcoats and the Revolutionary War that led to the formation of our nation. Every year on July 4th, we celebrate the date that independence was declared from Britain and the 13 colonies pro-fessed themselves as a new nation, the United States of America. The resolution of indepen-dence was approved by

the Second C o n t i n e n t a l Congress on July 2, and John Adams p r e d i c t e d THAT date as the anni-versary to be celebrated by many genera-tions to fol-low. He was only off by two days. The Committee of Five — as they were called — includ-ed Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston, had already been work-ing on the Declaration of Independence. The com-mittee was appointed on June 11th and had

presented the document to the Committee of the Whole Congress on June 28. On July 2nd, after the historic vote to declare inde-pendence, the Dec l a ra t i on was given a second read-ing. On July 3rd, it was given a third

reading and debate occurred on some of the wording. On the morn-ing of July 4th, the document was adopted by the Congress and a “fair” copy (meaning a copy that was corrected and reflected the agreed upon edits) was created

for printing. I am sure that a histo-ry buff or teacher could add to or expand upon these points, but this is why we celebrate July 4th. It sounds like it was easy, but I am sure it was anything but. There were 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress that came together with the inter-ests of their states as a primary focus, but also the objective of creating a unified nation. Today, we are at an interesting point in this nation’s history, with varying viewpoints and strong passion exhibit-ed by many about our country and the vision for our future. In the past, there was much

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Americans could learn from our forefathers

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B.J. Riley

The regularly scheduled Decatur Redevelopment Commission meeting has been changed from Wednesday to 5 p.m. July 11 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 172 N. 2nd Street, Decatur.

Redevelopment meeting Rescheduled

HEATIN’ UP — The hot, muggy weather hasn’t slowed the crowds for downtown events in Decatur in June, including the Decatur Sculpture Tour unveiling event and the Thursday Night Concert series.

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Late-month heat wave hits US, EuropeBy JANNAYA ANDREWSDecatur Daily Democrat

Yes, it was hot, and yes, we had some rain, but all in all, June 2018 was fairly average … even if it didn’t feel like it. But if the heat wave that has gripped the U.S. in the past week had occurred ear-lier in the month, June weather records may have told a different story. At 81 degrees, the average high temperature in June fell shy of the normal average of 87 degrees. Five days topped the 90 degree mark (June 16-18, 29 and 30), with the 94 degree high falling short of the 104 degree benchmark set in 1988. It wasn’t the temperature, but the heat index, a measure of the combined effects of heat and humidity, that created issues for Adams County residents — and a good portion of the world — the last week of June, when the outside temperature felt like 105-

110 degrees, prompting Excessive Heat Warnings from the National Weather Service for most of the nation. June yielded to July with much of the central and eastern U.S. enduring a blistering, dangerous heat wave that could extend into the July 4 holiday in some areas. Excessive heat warnings were already in place Friday morning for parts of 11 states from Kansas to Michigan, and heat adviso-ries for the upcoming onslaught extended all the way to Vermont. Ample low-level moisture — perhaps boosted by “corn sweat” — will add to the misery of the high temperatures in many loca-tions. The heat index, a measure of the combined effects of heat and humidity, soared as high as 120 degrees over the weekend across parts of the Midwest. The dome of heat building into the Northeast U.S. gripped the Rockies Thursday, where Denver’s high of 105 degrees matched its

all-time record, set June 25 and 26, 2012; July 20, 2005; and Aug. 8, 1878. Parts of Europe are also suf-fering through an intense ear-ly-summer heat wave, especially the United Kingdom. Thursday was the first day since 2013 that all four U.K. countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) saw temperatures of at least 86 degrees. The airport observing site at Scotland’s larg-est city, Glasgow, notched the city’s highest official temperature ever recorded Thursday at 89.4 degrees. It was so hot that a mem-brane on the roof of the Glasgow Science Centre — designed to be “weatherproof” — began to melt. The capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast, also broke its all-time high on Thursday, with a high of 85.1 degrees, topping the 84.9 degree mark from July 10, 1934. In west-ern Ireland, Shannon set its all-time high with 89.6 degrees, the

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By JANNAYA ANDREWSDecatur Daily Democrat

Fourth of July celebrations will be held nation-wide Wednesday as Americans celebrate our inde-pendence from British rule. Here is a list of local celebrations set for Wednesday: In Decatur, the festivities will begin at 5:45 p.m. with a welcome by Chamber of Commerce Director and Decatur City Councilman, Craig Coshow and Councilman Wylie Sirk. An open-ing prayer by Pastor Chris Gatladge of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will follow at 6 p.m., then the American Legion Color Guard will Post Colors, Post Everlasting Ceremony and Retire Colors. Andrea Curtis — daughter of Jason and Veronica Curtis — will then sing the National Anthem. Travis Alexander will DJ the event beginning at 6, and Chris Gatladge will play for 30 minutes at 6:30 Ryan Noblitt will be serving up his popular bar-becue, Wounded Warrior will have plenty of hot-dogs and brats available and Angel’s Bakery will be whipping up the sweet stuff. The Bellmont High School basketball team is taking care of drinks, selling the ever-popular lemon shake ups. And for those who want some-thing a little stronger, Two Pour Guys will be serv-ing adult beverages. Decatur Police Chief Leonard Corral Jr. said after conferring with City Operations Manager Jeremy Gilbert and Coshow, officials determined Jackson Street from N. 1st Street to U.S. 224E will close at 4 p.m. All other regular traffic will not be affected. Decatur police officers will be heavily patrolling in the area throughout the day, and will be on-hand during the fireworks show, as well, Corral said. This event was made possible with the help of donors, such as Adams Memorial Hospital, Bank of Geneva, Complete Printing Service, Cricket Wireless, Energy Wellness, First Bank of Berne, Gold Shield, Hamilton Insulation, Hoosier Pattern, Porter Family Foundation, REV and anonymous donors.

FLY LIKE AN EAGLE AT THE LIMBERLOST What could be more patriotic than spending the Fourth of July with a bald eagle? The public is invited to the Limberlost State Historic Site from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday for a special Independence Day Birds of Prey Program. On the Limberlost Cabin grounds, visitors will be able to see a live bald eagle, “Jefferson,” as well as a hawk and owl provided by Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehab of Fort Wayne. A power point presentation on bald eagles will also be shown in the Visitor Center classroom. Bald eagles have made a tremendous comeback in Indiana, and especially in the Limberlost area. Come learn more about these magnificent birds that share the Limberlost with us. The program is free, but donations are encour-aged. For more information on this event, visit www.indianamuseum.org/limberlost.

FOLLOW THE RULES City residents are advised that discharging con-sumer fireworks within the city limits is prohibited, with a few exceptions. The use of fireworks are allowed on the following dates and times; Between the hours of 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3 and July 5-9. Between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight on the Fourth of July. Fireworks also may be used between the hours of 10 a.m. Dec. 31 and 1 a.m. Jan. 1. City officials stress that the use of all fireworks and the residue from that use must be contained on the property of the using property owner.

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The Adams County 4-H Dog Club will hold its annual Dog Show at 2 p.m. Sunday in the show arena at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Monroe. This year there will be 30 club mem-bers competing and the 2018 4-H Dog Drill Team will dem-onstrate their routine for the crowd. Admission is free, and there will be a concession stand at the show offering snacks and

refreshing drinks to help those attending stay cool. The Dog Club began training together in early March, and the members have worked hard pre-paring for the county show. "Come and watch the dogs as they work with their train-ers in a friendly competition. Your attendance and support would be greatly appreciated," said Carol Garringer on behalf of the Dog Club.

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discussion about the lack of engagement from constituents and input from citizens. Now there is much engagement and discussion from all sides. We can express ourselves with respect and dignity. The struggles our forefathers had to bring this country to reality are distant, and it is easy to not think about

the challenges that have been endured to ensure that Americans have the freedom to voice oppos-ing viewpoints and to think and believe free-ly. We should all make sure that our voice is heard and that what we say and believe is considered. Hopefully we can do it with civil-ity and lack of hostil-ity. I may believe what someone says is wrong, but it doesn’t make that person a bad person nor should it drive me

to disrespect them and hate them. We can just agree to disagree. So, on this July 4th, we need to think about those hot summer days in 1776 and the challenges that those visionaries had in their dream for this nation. We need to think about how they passionate-ly debated the words of the Declaration of Independence and were able to agree upon a final version. We need to think about how, even

though they may have disagreed upon some points, they moved for-ward to get the goal accomplished of becom-ing one nation. As I am eating my hamburger and hot dog on Wednesday, I am going to dwell on the notion that we are not a collection of red states and blue states but are one nation of red, white and blue and that I live in the greatest country in the world. Happy 4th of July.

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hottest temperature recorded anywhere in June in Ireland since 1976.

BUT THE NIGHTS Nights were somewhat cooler, with the average for the month coming in at 63 degrees, 3 degrees warmer than the usual 61 degrees. The low for the month — 51 degrees on June 5 and 13 — was much better than the 36 degree record set in 1966. However, there were four nights the temperature hovered in the 70s during the overnight hours, and 20 when the temperature didn’t drop below the 60 degree mark. Strong storms that moved through the area June 21 and 22 dropped 3.12 inches of 4.49 inches of rain that fell in June, which is just bit more than the 4.42 inches that normally falls in June. Overall, June 2018 was fairly average, with a few days of extreme heat, and a few days of strong storms added to the mix. It can only be hoped July follows suit and offers an uneventful month.

IN THE WIND — When it’s too nice to stay indoors, and too hot sit still, you create your own fan, like Marisol Jackson did as she pulled her cousin, Gracie Pharr, on a quiet street in Decatur.

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The 4-H Dog Club will hold its annual dog show at 2 p.m. Sunday.Photo provided

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Property owners at Crooked Lake near Columbia City hoped one day to attract osprey to nest at the lake, and this spring it happened. You can watch as the parents care for their three young chicks via a live webcam set up in con-junction with the Environmental Resources Center (ERC) at Purdue University Fort Wayne, which prior to Sunday was known as IPFW. The ERC website provides the following background information on the project: Ospreys are mostly fish-eating birds of prey that breed in the northern United States during the summer and spend the win-ter in southern U.S. states or South America. Columbia City residents reportedly had seen ospreys around their area for years but had never seen them nesting or breeding. The Crooked Lake Property Owners Association organized an effort, which involved help from numerous businesses, to install a 60-foot tall nesting platform at the lake. Property owners didn’t

see much interest from osprey the first year, but, this spring, people saw a pair of osprey adjusting the existing material in the nest and adding more of their own. The female laid three eggs in late April. The first chick hatched

on May 31, followed soon after by the two other chicks. The chicks still are in the nest and not yet ready to fly. The webcam shows the par-ents taking care of and feeding the chicks, which now are nearly half as large as the adult birds.

Osprey cam shows success of nesting platform installation at Crooked Lake near Columbia City

This screen capture shows a view of the live osprey nest web-cam showing activity a nesting platform installed at Crooked Lake near Columbia City. Viewing of the webcam is being hosted by the Environmental Resources Center at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

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Please celebrate responsibly this Fourth of July! Have a safe and happy 4th!

For the recordDecatur Daily Democrat Tuesday, July 3, 2018 • Page 3A

Three individuals were arrested in the past few days by area law enforce-ment and booked into the Adams County jail. Ann Scharpenberger, 37, Fort Wayne, was arrested Monday by Decatur police and charged with being habitual traffic violator. Bond was set at $350 cash and $3,500 surety. Kyle Fritz, 31, Decatur,

was arrested Sunday by Decatur police and charged with domestic battery in the presence of a minor. He is being held without bond. Timothy Larson, 18, Bluffton, was arrested today by Decatur police and charged with disor-derly conduct and resist-ing law enforcement. He is being held without bond.

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Agnes L. Alt Agnes L. Alt, 92, Decatur, passed away Saturday morning, June 30, 2018, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Adams County Jan. 13, 1926, to the late Rudolph H. and Adella R. (Kruetzman) Kolter. She married Russell Moser June 9, 1945; he preceded her in death in 1968. On April 10, 1970, she married Dewey L. Alt at Salem United Church of Christ, Magley; he preceded her in death April 23, 2003. Agnes attended The Bridge Community Church in Decatur and was a former member of Salem United

Church of Christ-Magley, where she was an organist for a number of years at the church. She was superinten-dent and teacher of the Children’s Department and sang in the church choir and Ladies Ensemble. Agnes wrote the hymn “Our Anniversary Prayer” for the 125th Anniversary of Salem United Church of Christ-Magley. She owned and operated an egg

production farm in Decatur. She had also worked at General Electric of Decatur, Fort Wayne Wire & Dye and the Dutch Mill in Bluffton. She loved crafts, painting and bowling and was honored to receive the Sportsmanship Award in bowling. Agnes especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Among survivors are her son, Michael Moser of Decatur; daughter, Myra (Brian) Myers of Decatur; six grandchildren, Megan (Matt) Boothby, Ross (Miricle) Simonson, Avery Simonson, Brandon Myers, Trent (Jessica) Myers and Hannah Myers; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Kolter and Leroy Kolter; and a sister, Mary Borne. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, with Pastor Dave Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday, also at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Shriners Hospitals for Children–Chicago. Online condolences may be made at www.zwick-jahn.com.

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Mark A. Wellman It is with great sadness the family of Mark A. Wellman, of Morgantown, Indiana, announces his passing on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at the age of 55. He was born in Portland Jan. 20, 1963, to Frank

and Sharon (Reed) Wellman. He was a native of Decatur, a graduate of Bellmont High School and Ball State University. Mark had a 35 year career in Information Technology and was always a sports enthusiast, enjoy-ing both playing and watching sports throughout his life. Among survivors are his wife, Diana of Morgantown; daughter, Kate of

Indianapolis; mother, Sharon Wellman of Decatur; five siblings, Stan (Kent Henry), Lisa (Andrew Shurts), Jim, Patrick (Daphne) and Luke (Jill); several nieces, nephews and one great-niece. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank; and grandparents, Ernest and Pearl Reed and Roma and Agnes Wellman. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, fol-lowed by a 3 p.m. Memorial Funeral Liturgy. Father Dave Ruppert will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boys Town. Online condolences may be made at www.hshfu-neralhome.com.

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Mark E. Suman Mark E. Suman, 58, Willshire, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, July 1, 2018, at Adams Memorial Hospital. He was born in Decatur April 29, 1960, to the late Walter C. and Sally H. (South) Suman. Mark married Connie K. Kelly at Praise Point Church in Willshire May 26, 2007; she survives in Willshire. He is a 1978 graduate of Crestview High School in Convoy, Ohio. Mark worked for Rockford

Construction Services in Celina, Ohio, and Muhlenkamp Construction in Celina. He had also worked for Strick Corporation in Monroe for 20 years. He attended Praise Point Church in Willshire and enjoyed woodworking and construction. He loved to spend time with his grandkids. Among survivors are three sons, Jason (Jami) Suman of Wren, Ohio,

Ryan (Brandy) Suman of Celina and Lucas (Jocelyn) Suman of Decatur; step-daughter, Chasity (Jonathan) Caudill of Celina; brother, Larry (Jean) Suman of Springfield, Ohio; two sisters, Donna (Joe) Garlinger of Geneva and Dana (Thomas Costello) Suman of Decatur; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, with Pastor Samuel Suman officiating. Burial will follow at Willshire Cemetery in Willshire. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, and one hour prior to the service on Friday, all at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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MAE SAI, Thailand — A top Thai official said Tuesday that heavy rains forecast for the coming days could wors-en floods in the moun-tain cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach were located after being missing for more than a week, forcing authorities to speed up their extrac-tion. The 13 were located by rescue divers late Monday night in the cave in northern Chiang Rai province during a desperate search that drew international help and captivated the nation. Officials said Tuesday that the boys, aged 11-16, and their 25-year-old coach were mostly in stable medi-cal condition and have received high-protein liq-uid food. Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, a member of the country's ruling military junta, said Tuesday that the boys may need to swim out using diving equipment ahead of bad weather forecast for later in the week. He said the boys would be brought out via the same complicat-ed route through which their rescuers entered. While efforts to pump out the floodwaters would continue, Anupong said it's clear some areas of the sprawling cave can-not be drained and that in order to get out, the boys may need to use diving gear while being guided by two profession-al divers each. He con-ceded that if something went awry, it could be disastrous. "Diving is not easy. For people who have never done it, it will be dif-ficult, unlike diving in a swimming pool, because the cave's features have small channels," he said.

"If something happens midway, it could be life-threatening." Video released early Tuesday by the Thai navy showed the boys in their soccer uniforms sitting on a dry area inside the Tham Luang Nang Non cave above the water as a spotlight from a rescuer illuminated their faces. Chiang Rai provin-cial Gov. Narongsak Osatanakorn said the health of the boys and coach were checked using a field assessment in which red is critical condition, yellow is seri-ous and green is stable. "We found that most of the boys are in green con-dition," he said. "Maybe some of the boys have injuries or light injuries and would be categorized as yellow condition. But no one is in red condi-tion." Cave rescue experts have said it could be safer to simply supply them where they are for now, rather than attempting to have the boys dive out. That could take as long as months, howev-er, given that Thailand's rainy season typically lasts through October. Family members who have kept vigil at the mouth of the cave since their ordeal began June 23 rejoiced at the news that their boys and their coach had been found. "I want to give him a hug. I miss him very much," said Tham Chanthawong, an aunt of the coach. "In these 10 days, how many mil-lion seconds have there been? I've missed him every second." Rescue divers had spent much of Monday making preparations for a final push to locate the missing, efforts that had been hampered much of the week by flooding that made moving through tight passageways filled with muddy water dif-ficult.

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of forced entry at Traditions at Brookside in McCordsville. Investigators say the woman remains in stable condition but they declined to release details of the attack. The facility says in a statement it is review-ing and enhancing its safety measures as well as meeting with employ-ees, residents and their families.

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late indiana officer’s family receives $275K in benefits BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The widow of a southern Indiana jail officer killed by a former inmate is set to receive more than $275,000 after efforts to declare that her husband died in the line of duty. The federal Public Safety Officer Benefits program approved the funds last week for Stacy Brand, the Herald-Times reported . The funds will go toward providing educational assistance to Brand and her teenage son, according to attorney John Shean. "I hope that this recent decision brings justice to a full measure for Sgt. Brand and his survi-vors," said Monroe County Sheriff Brad Swain on Thursday. "We have no other issues with the Brand case now." Sgt. Bill Brand was fatally shot in February 2005 while driving home after working a late shift at the Monroe County jail. Stacy Brand spent years prov-ing her husband died in the line of duty by alleging the shooter was a former jail inmate who hated law enforcement officers. Brand filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Benjamin Steinberg, who was later convicted of murder and sentenced to 65 years in prison for the sergeant's death.

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Today is Tuesday, July 3, the 184th day of 2018. There are 181 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 3, 1863, the three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett’s Charge.

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On this date: In 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state of the Union. In 1913, during a 50th anniversary reunion at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Civil War veterans re-enacted Pickett’s Charge, which ended with embraces and handshakes between the former enemies. In 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt marked the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg by dedicating the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. In 1944, during World War II, Soviet forces recap-tured Minsk from the Germans. In 1976, Israel launched its daring mission to res-cue 106 passengers and Air France crew members being held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda by pro-Palestinian hijackers; the commandos succeeded in rescuing all but four of the hostages. Ten years ago: The Pentagon announced it had extended the tour of 2,200 Marines in Afghanistan, after insisting for months the unit would come home on time. Thought for Today: “The trouble with life isn’t that there is no answer, it’s that there are so many answers.” — Ruth Benedict, American anthropologist (1887-1948).

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Independence Day is filled with parades and pic-nics, fireworks, fairs and other festivities. Amid these celebrations, however, it’s important to remember that the Fourth of July commemorates a very important historical event: our nation’s declaration of its inde-pendence from Great Britain. The quiz below, from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge of the Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence.

1. Nearly 15 months prior to the Declaration of Independence, fighting between British Redcoats and colonial militiamen began at:A. Bunker HillB. Fort TiconderogaC. Lexington and ConcordD. Long Island

2. Congress temporarily set aside this man’s June 7, 1776, resolution that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States”: A. Light-Horse Harry LeeB. Robert E. LeeC. Francis Lightfoot LeeD. Richard Henry Lee

3. In Jefferson’s original rough draft of the Declaration of Independence, he wrote “We hold these truths to be” not “self-evident” but:A. “common sense”B. “sacred & undeniable”C. “obvious & atrocious”D. “proved by Britannic blood & plunder”

4. The draft of the Declaration of Independence presented to Congress blamed England’s King George III for the slave trade, which Jefferson described as “a cruel war against human nature itself.” Delegates from these two states insisted this passage be removed:A. Georgia and South CarolinaB. South Carolina and North CarolinaC. North Carolina and VirginiaD. Virginia and Maryland

5. As delegates signed their names to the Declaration of Independence, which man supposedly said, “We must all hang together or, most assuredly, we will all hang separately”?A. Benjamin FranklinB. Benjamin RushC. Edward RutledgeD. George Wythe

6. Which two future U.S. presidents crossed the Delaware and fought at the 1776 Battle of Trenton?A. John Adams and John Quincy AdamsB. John Adams and George WashingtonC. George Washington and Thomas JeffersonD. George Washington and James Monroe

7. When told that George Washington would return to private life and not remain in power if the United States won the American Revolution, this man report-edly said, “Then truly he is the world’s greatest man”:A. John AdamsB. Marquis de LafayetteC. George IIID. Lord Cornwallis

8. In addition to the Declaration of Independence, what other famous document emerged from the Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania State House?A. The Stamp Act ResolvesB. The U.S. ConstitutionC. George Washington’s Farewell AddressD. The Treaty of Ghent

9. Founded by Thomas Jefferson, which institution of higher learning officially commenced operations on July 4, 1802:A. University of VirginiaB. College of William and MaryC. United States Military AcademyD. United States Naval Academy

10. Both these men died on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence:A. Thomas Jefferson and John AdamsB. Thomas Jefferson and George WashingtonC. John Adams and James MonroeD. James Monroe and John Quincy Adams

Answers: 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A, 5-A, 6-D, 7-C, 8-B, 9-C, 10-A

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Americans are passionately attached to no two things perhaps more closely than they are to their rights and to equality. Under the banner of furthering those two things have most of the broad social movements and transfor-mative legislative agendas taken place that mark our nation’s his-tory. From when the colonists’ “decent respect for the opinions of mankind” impelled them in 1776 to declare the necessity of America taking its place among the several “powers of the earth” as a sepa-rate and equally sovereign entity, through to the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, and up to Illinois’ surprising ratification this very May of the once-moribund Equal Rights Amendment, we’ve seemed to be nothing but committed to actualizing in every way the self-evident truths that each of us is “created equal” and “endowed … with certain unalienable Rights.” In continuing this 242-year tradition, we are a testament to Thomas Jefferson’s famous formu-lation to Henry Lee in 1825, that the Declaration of Independence is indeed “an expression of the American mind.” The essence of America, and the aspiration of would-be Americans whether so born or so sworn, is the commitment to advocate for and defend each person’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of hap-piness. While this commitment originally resulted in a historical revolution that we commemorate every July Fourth, it more impor-tantly represents a philosophical revolution in the understanding of the nature of political com-

munity and the limited ends and resultant form of government that necessarily sees both equality and rights less expansively than many apply it today. In one fell scratch of a quill pen, the American revolutionaries top-pled centuries of political custom that gave to hereditary monarchs the right to rule simply because they were born in the line of suc-cession. This is a human conven-tion, according to the Declaration, and one that the succeeding para-graphs of the Declaration show does not ensure a properly just government (the “long train of abuses”), because not ordered to securing the safety and thus pos-sibility for happiness of the people (their unalienable rights). The objective fact, however, is that “the laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” show how every human being is equally free and independent by the mere fact of being born a human being — nei-ther a master nor a slave of other people. The properly just govern-ment reflects that it is based on the consent of a people aware of their individual inherent right, as much as of their reciprocal obligation not to deny the similar right of their neighbor. Hence, the American experiment in republi-can self-government, and the ele-vation in it of the rule of law. Despite the fact that few of today’s more than 300 million Americans are direct descendants of the colonists, all can still par-take in the republican experiment engendered by their convictions and actions. Abraham Lincoln told his Chicago audience in 1858 that they were proper descendants of that founding generation so long as they believed the proposition that “all men are created equal” is

“the father of all moral principle.” The Declaration is thicker than mere blood. Of course, blood has also been shed because of the Declaration’s principles. The popular narrative about American history for the last few decades conveniently gloss-es over the historic reality that it took a counter-revolution against the Declaration’s princi-ples well after the Constitutional Convention to continue and grow the institution of slavery. At the time of the ratification of the Constitution, 10 out of the 13 states had suffrage for blacks — but by the late 1830s, it was people such as Senator John Calhoun, George Fitzhugh and Alexander Stephens who were bluntly proclaiming that slavery was a “positive good,” because “nothing can be more unfounded and false (than) the prevalent opinion that all men are born free and equal.” It was Lincoln’s appeal back to the Declaration’s principles of equality that chartered his course to preserve the Union and the experiment of self-govern-ment. Lincoln was adamant that the heart of the Declaration was the truth of the equality principle as the basis of government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” But as the event of the Civil War showed, and as we see in our own day, that experi-ment is not self-perpetuating. It requires a continued political will, informed by a proper under-standing and attachment to our fundamental political principle: that justice is the measurement of how well our laws and institu-tions maintain the equal right of all to life and to liberty.

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DEAR HARRIETTE: My uncle just passed away. He was killed in a drive-by shooting not far from his house. He wasn’t involved in a gang; he was in the wrong place at wrong time. My mom was close with him and hasn’t been coping well. The police have no leads. Nobody is paying for this senseless murder. My uncle was a single man without children, so it’s just like he’s gone. That’s it. It’s almost like he never existed. My mom can’t handle it. She’s been drinking a lot and crying. How can I be there for her during this hard time? -- Worried and Mourning, Jersey City, New Jersey DEAR WORRIED AND MOURNING: What a hor-rible tragedy. Of course your mother is devastated. Her grief is natural, and it should pass in time. You are wise to seek help, though. Encourage your mother to get counseling from your church or community center. She can also receive counseling through an online therapist. Check out betterhelp.com, a website that matches people with counselors based on their needs. In this way, for a fee that is often lower than average therapy costs, she can get help without leaving home. You can also encourage your mother to see friends and family members. Suggest to loved ones that they come over to visit. They may need to be pushy at first in order to get her attention. Finally, check with the local precinct to see if there is a status change about finding your uncle’s killer. If the case can be solved, that would at least give your mother some sense of justice. DEAR HARRIETTE: I got kicked out of my house. My parents and I got into an argument, and they said I can’t stay there anymore. I’m 23 years old and trying to get my life together, but it’s taking time. I’ve been stay-ing with my friend and his family for a couple of weeks. I am working, but not enough to get my own place. I don’t want to take advantage of their hospitality, but I’m not stable enough to go anywhere else. How do I show them how thankful I am? -- Struggling to Make It, Bronx, New York DEAR STRUGGLING TO MAKE IT: Thank goodness you were rescued by your friend and his family. What you can do is be a great houseguest. That means volunteer to have chores that you are responsible for each week. Perhaps there are daily duties you can accept as well. Keep your area tidy, and be mindful of common areas. Give your host family space, mean-ing when everyone is at home, make sure you make yourself scarce at least part of the time. They should feel like they can be free to engage each other without you for at least part of each day. This doesn’t mean you should hide out. Instead, choose to spend some time in your room or in a part of the home where you can have some privacy as you give them space to live their lives as usual. Meanwhile, save your money. Tell the family your strategy and timeline for moving on. Keep them apprised of your progress.

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Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of their nation and independence from Great Britain. This day marks the anniversary of the presentation and accep-tance of the Declaration of Independence, signed 242 years ago on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence began as a letter to Britain's King George to explain why the Continental Congress was interested in declaring independence from Great Britain. The writing of the declaration began on July 2 and the final wording was established on July 4. Independence Day is full of opportunities to cel-ebrate and enjoy oneself. Parades, fireworks, parties, barbecues, and much more are part of the festivities. Another way to com-memorate Independence Day is to educate oneself about the many historical and entertaining facts that surround the day. The fol-lowing are some interesting details about the origins of Independence Day and the celebrations that surround

it. • Although 56 peo-ple eventually signed the Declaration of Independence, only John Hancock signed the docu-ment on July 4, 1776. The rest added their names later on. John Hancock's signature is ornate and widely recognized. Putting your "John Hancock" on a document has become syn-onymous with the process of signing something. • The Declaration ofIndependence was adopt-ed while the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Statehouse. That building is now known as Independence Hall. •Theaverageageofthesigners of the Declaration of Independence was 45. Theyoungest person to sign was Thomas Lynch, Jr., who was 27 when he signed the docu-ment. Benjamin Franklin, at age 70, was the oldest sign-ee. • John Adams andThomas Jefferson were the only signees who went on to serve as presidents. Coincidentally, Jefferson and

Adams both died on July 4, 1826, within hours of each other. •Philadelphia is thebirthplace of much American history and is home to the Liberty Bell. Each Independence Day, the Liberty Bell is tapped (not rung, as the vibration would further damage the cracked bell) 13 times in honor of the original 13 American colo-nies. • The original 13American colonies were located all along the east-ern seaboard. They include Virgina, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. •ThestarsontheoriginalAmerican flag were placed in a circle. This was so all of the colonies would be equally represented. • Independence wasgained in 1776, and the first celebration took place in Philadelphia four days later. The White House held its first Independence Day fes-tivities in 1801.

• Benjamin Franklinproposed that the turkey be the national bird of the United States. However, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson overruled him, and the bald eagle became the national bird. • The only copy of theengrossed and signed Declaration of Independence is in the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

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The Decatur HIgh School class of 1952 recently held their 66th class reunion at West End Restaurant. There were 13 class members present. Shown, in back, from left, are Winona (Miller) Light, Susan (Bowman) Schenepp, Rhela (Butcher) Igney, Roger Cole, Jim Nelson, Joe Cowans, Doug Thompson and Gerald Kolter; seated, from left, are Alice (Slusher) Ehrsam, Pauline (Roth) Edwards, Ellenora (Fisher) Dunwiddie, Norman Polluck and Bonnie (Simons) Walters.

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DoubTs on norTh Korean DenuClearizaTion shaDow visiT SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Three weeks after the U.S.-North Korea summit and ahead of an impending trip to North Korea by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a leaked U.S. intelligence report and an analysis of satellite data suggest the North may be continuing its nuclear and missile activities despite a pledge to denuclearize. North Korea has been showering the United States and South Korea with goodwill gestures in recent months, including the shutdown of its main nuclear testing site and the release of three American detainees. But many experts say nothing it has done is consequential enough to be seen as a sign that the country is willing to fully surrender its nuclear weapons. The State Department said Pompeo is to visit North Korea from Friday in his third visit to the country in the past three months. President Donald Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, said Sunday that Pompeo and North Korean officials will discuss a U.S. plan that would lead to the disman-tling of the North's nuclear and missile programs in a year.

It's unclear whether Pyongyang would agree to that. Many also question if Trump has the persis-tence to see through a lengthy and expensive pro-cess to eliminate the North Korean nuclear threat. A look at the latest developments in the nuclear diplomacy:

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ameriCa afTer fleeing gangs SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Why did she do it? Why did she travel more than a thousand miles by bus and then ford the Rio Grande with a small band of desperate voyagers? Why did she endure the arid Texas landscape, with nothing but her common-law husband's black cap to shield her from the sun? It was simple, the woman said. She had already lost two children in the gang-rid-den horror that is El Salvador. Her fear, she said, was that the killers "wanted to wipe out the whole family." So the couple set out for the United States on May 13, hoping to reach Houston and her only surviving child, who had slipped across the U.S. border a year ago. They did not make it. Barely an hour after they crossed into Texas, they were captured by the Border Patrol, separated and locked up. On Thursday, the mom, her wrists and ankles in chains, was flown with about 100 other would-be migrants back to El Salvador.

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By A Jay Kalver

SportsCousins adds more depth to the champs

A call for golfers at County Another County Tournament is in the books. Congratulations to all the winners and condolences to those who didn’t. Winning and losing can be subjective. For those who had the courage to play 36 holes of golf in wet and sloppy conditions, knowing that their score would be posted for all to see, they were all winners. This year’s field was one of the smallest in recent years. I’m sure the weather had a lot to do with that as the contesting of the event was iffy right up to the first Saturday at Wabash Valley. Summer vacations, lake time and other family endeavors also contributed to the lack of players. Of course there is always apathy, a lack of respect for all the work put in to hold this event by both the Cross Creek and Geneva staffs. At Decatur Drew Norby, Brandon Razo and all the team busted butt to have the course playable after the 10 inches of rain we endured. Brett and Dave Suman and their people also worked overtime to have their course in its best shape in years. Seriously 2 junior boys, 1 junior girl, 1 Decatur lady, 6 super seniors, it was a collective I don’t give a hoot! For those high school girls whose season starts in 4 weeks you missed an opportunity to find out where your game is at and what you need to improve on. Same goes for the boys who will compete next spring. That said congrats to Brevin Slusher, the best dressed linksman in Indiana, Megan Rickord and Morgan Ellsworth, all winners in their fields. Only one player can win the over all event, but the more players that compete, the more flights there will be with more flight winners! When and if the County golf course powers that be decide that shut-ting down their courses is not worth the effort, I’m sure there will be much hand wringing and boo hoo-ing. We are blessed to have 2 County courses that are affordable to play, well conditioned and beauti-ful. Show up next year will you! Kudo’s to Jim Manley who overcame a Bob Goulet lead to win his first Major. Beating Bob coming down the stretch is rarely accomplished. That makes Jim’s County Championship even sweeter. Of course in the week following the tournament Jim’s game has deserted him and he’s been throwing a bunch of chum into the pockets of his golfing buddies. Funny how golf works. After a three year hiatus from the victory stand, Kerm Summers played outstanding golf on Saturday and steady golf on Sunday to hold off arch rival A Jay Kalver and a much improved Les Conrad to take the SS flight. We could have had 3 flights if all the guys who play every week day would have shown up. Geneva didn’t contribute much in the way of players either. Life goes on and maybe the Club Championship the first weekend in August will be better attended. The work on the new executive 9 is coming along, with water and power lines being installed and greens being seeded. While the golf course indus-try continues to shrink, witness the closing of the Donald Ross’s back 9, the proposed closing of Cedar Creek, the loss of Willow Ridge and others, Cross Creek and Geneva continue to give golfers of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to play the best game ever invented.

By TIM REYNOLDSAP Basketball Writer

DeMarcus Cousins will be ready to play at some point this season. And when he is, the two-time defending NBA champions will be wait-ing. Adding a fifth All-Star to their already glitzy lineup, the Golden State Warriors have come to terms with Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million deal — not the biggest money move on Day 2 of the NBA free agen-cy period, but the most intriguing. The low-risk, high-reward deal was confirmed by two peo-ple who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing can yet be signed. “5 All-Stars on 1 team.... wow,” Charlotte’s Frank Kaminsky wrote on Twitter. Indeed, that is the case for the Warriors, who will be adding Cousins to a lineup that includes All-Stars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, as well as a former NBA Finals MVP in Andre Iguodala. The Warriors, predict-ably, were thrilled by a move that gives them a player who averaged 25.2 points last season

before getting hurt and has averaged 21.5 points and 11 rebounds for his career. “The 3rd splash Brother,” Curry tweeted. The rest of the league, they didn’t seem so thrilled. P h i l a d e l p h i a ’ s Richaun Holmes mused on Twitter if the NBA could veto the signing, much in the way then-Commissioner David Stern blocked a Chris Paul trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2011. And New York’s Enes Kanter couldn’t resist poking some fun at the league’s current com-missioner. “Adam Silver has agreed to a Mid Level Extension with the Golden State, league sources tell ME,” Kanter wrote. The Warriors lost center JaVale McGee to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday as part of the flurry of moves on Day 1 of free agency, and it took general manager Bob Myers less than a full day to replace McGee with Cousins. The Lakers kept the moves going Monday, adding Rajon Rondo — once a playoff rival of James, and now some-one who will be giving him the ball.

A person with knowl-edge of the negotiations confirmed to AP that Rondo had agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Lakers for $9 million. Like Cousins, Rondo was part of the New Orleans Pelicans last season. To help replace the Cousins void, the Pelicans agreed to a two-year deal worth about $18 million with former Lakers big man Julius Randle, who will now pair with his fel-low Kentucky product Anthony Davis in the New Orleans frontcourt. So in less than 24 hours, not only did the Lakers lure James out of Cleveland, but they added two players who were longtime antago-nists in his annual quest to win the Eastern Conference, first by agreeing to a deal with Lance Stephenson on Sunday night and then moving Monday to con-vince Rondo to join what will be his sixth different NBA franchise. James is back on vaca-tion while the Lakers are busy building a roster around him. After just over $1 bil-lion in new contracts were agreed upon start-ing late Saturday night and through the official first day of free agency Sunday — with James going to the Lakers,

Durant staying in Golden State, Chris Paul staying in Houston and Paul George staying in Oklahoma City, among other news — the dollar figures cooled off a bit for Day 2. The intrigue didn’t stop, especially when the Warriors landed Cousins — basically with the money that Durant didn’t take by structur-ing his deal as a two-year deal with an option year. Also Monday, Derrick Favors agreed on a $36 million, two-year deal to stay with the Utah Jazz. Upon hearing that news, his teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert reacted by quickly posting similar requests on Twitter — that being that Favors finally grabs a dinner check. He can do that now, and then some. JJ Redick is back with the Philadelphia 76ers, agreeing to a one-year deal worth about $12 million. Redick averaged 17.1 points and shot 42 percent from 3-point range last season with Philadelphia, when he made $23 million. With James out of the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia believes it can make a run at get-ting to the NBA Finals.

MAJOR’S PEPSI RUN — Playing in another 18-hole event in the Pepsi Tour Tournament in Fort Wayne, Adams Central’s Major Spiegel fired a 40 on the front and 37 on the back nine at Chestnut Hills Monday night to finish with a 77 and second place in the event.

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Williams bests Rus in Wimbledon openeR; stephens oustedBy HOWARD FENDRICHAP Tennis Writer

LONDON (AP) — Now that she’s “Mrs. Williams,” per the Wimbledon chair umpire, now that she’s a mother, now that she is back on tour, Serena Williams is ready to rediscover her full complement of shots and full ability to domi-nate. “Not only do I expect to win,” she said Monday after picking up a victory in her first match at the All England Club in two years, “I expect to win emphatically.” Williams found herself in a bit of a jam against 105th-ranked Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands, down by a break in the second set on a windy afternoon. And then, a five-game run and 25 minutes later, Williams had completed the 7-5, 6-3 result. “I have such high expectations of myself,”

said Williams, whose 23 Grand Slam singles championships include seven at Wimbledon, so she was seeded 25th even though her rank-ing is 181st following an extended absence. “I don’t go out there expect-ing to ‘do well’ or ‘see what happens.’ That’s just not me.” Day 1 at the grass-court Grand Slam tour-nament featured some mild surprises, such as U.S. Open champion and French Open run-ner-up Sloane Stephens’ third first-round exit in the past five majors, and losses by No. 5 Elina Svitolina and No. 6 Grigor Dimitrov (to three-time major cham-pion Stan Wawrinka). Also drawing atten-tion was eight-time Wimbledon champ Roger Federer’s new clothing sponsorship, during his easy-as-can-be victory at Centre Court. Nothing feels as sig-

nificant in tennis today, though, as what Williams does — because of what she’s accomplished in the past and because of what she’s trying to accomplish in the pres-ent, with a baby in tow. Not that she’s unique: Other mothers who won Monday included 57th-ranked Tatjana Maria of Germany, who beat Svitolina 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-1; former No. 1 and two-time Australian Open titlist Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and 120th-ranked quali-fier Evgeniya Rodina of Russia. “The tougher bal-ance, for me, is to be able to spend time away from my son and be OK with taking, sometimes, time for myself, which is a struggle sometimes, because I really want to spend every second with him,” said Azarenka, who faces No. 7 seed Karolina Pliskova next. Williams has won

15 matches in a row at Wimbledon, a streak that encompasses titles in 2015 and 2016, although Williams said that hadn’t occurred to her until a reporter men-tioned it. The 36-year-old American sat out the tournament last year while pregnant; she gave birth to a daughter in September and married Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in November (hence the change from “Miss Williams” over the arena microphone). This is only Williams’ second major tourna-ment in nearly 1½ years. She returned at the French Open in May, and won three matches there before withdrawing with an injured pecto-ral muscle. She went a few weeks without even attempting to serve, while healing, and insist-ed she wasn’t entirely sure how she’d fare with that stroke Monday.

Porcello helps Red Sox beat Scherzer, Nationals 4-3 WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Porcello hit a three-run double off former teammate Max Scherzer and pitched six effective innings, lead-ing the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. Porcello got his first career extra-base hit came in the second inning on a 0-2 pitch after the Nationals intentionally walked Jackie Bradley Jr. Porcello drove Scherzer’s 96-mph fastball over the head of Juan Soto in left center for his first RBIs since 2009. Scherzer and Porcello were teammates for five seasons with the Detroit Tigers. Porcello (10-3) allowed two runs and seven hits. Craig Kimbrel got four outs for his 25th save. Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon and Daniel Murphy homered for the Nationals. Scherzer (10-5) struck out nine in six innings. BRAVES 5, YANKEES

3, 11 INNINGS NEW YORK (AP) — Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning that nicked the glove of a leaping Aaron Judge in right field, and the Braves beat the Yankees in a matchup of two of baseball’s best teams. Johan Camargo hom-ered early and Jesse Biddle (2-0) pitched out of a late jam for the NL East leaders, who earned their fourth consecutive victory. A.J. Minter got three outs for his fourth save. The 20-year-old Acuna also doubled and drove in three runs, four years to the day after the tout-ed rookie signed with the Braves (49-34). Judge hit his 23rd homer for the Yankees (54-28), and second in two nights. David Robertson (5-3) got the loss. INDIANS 9, ROYALS 3 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Francisco Lindor hom-ered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, powering Cleveland to the

road win. Indians ace Corey Kluber (12-4), who failed to make it out of the sec-ond inning in his previous start at St. Louis, allowed three runs and seven hits in six innings. Lindor belted a grand slam in the fourth and a three-run shot in the sixth. Whit Merrifield hom-ered on Kluber’s third pitch for his fourth career leadoff home run. Kansas City has lost 23 of their last 28 games. CARDINALS 6, DIAMONDBACKS 3 PHOENIX (AP) — Yadier Molina homered, Carlos Martinez pitched six effective innings and the Cardinals ended a four-game losing streak. Molina hit a two-run single in the Cardinals’ four-run first inning against Robbie Ray (3-1) and hit his 12th homer off the left-hander in the sixth. Jedd Gyorko also hom-ered and had two RBIs to end Ray’s nine-game win-

ning streak, dating to last season. Martinez (5-4) allowed two runs and six hits. Bud Norris worked a perfect ninth for his 16th save. REDS 5, WHITE SOX 3 CINCINNATI (AP) — Alex Blandino’s double in the eighth inning complet-ed the Reds four-run rally. The Reds loaded the bases with one out against Chris Volstad (1-5). Adam Duvall grounded to first baseman Matt Davidson, who was indecisive. He took several steps toward first before throwing home too late to get Scooter Gennett scoring from third base. Billy Hamilton followed with a sacrifice fly that tied it at 3, and Blandino’s pinch-hit double put the Reds in position for anoth-er comeback win. They’ve trailed in seven of their last 10 victories. Dylan Floro (3-2) retired two in the eighth. Raisel Iglesias pitched the ninth for his 16th save in 18 chances.

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