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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Council hears proposal for all-inclusive playground

NH learning center plans abandoned Funding to remediate issues couldn’t be raised

Sewer tap-in committee looks to ‘simplify’ process

By Lois Mittino Gray Members of the Mount Vernon Common Council took action to solve the sewer tap-in fee uproar, brought up by east side business owners at the last few meetings, and listened to the dream of a young high school girl at its January 18, meeting. Both will result in positive changes for the Mount Vernon community.

Sydney Deno, a freshman at Mount Vernon High School, introduced herself and her dream of getting an all-inclusive playground in Mount Vernon. “My family and I decided to jump in with both feet and met with the County Special Needs Director on this. There seemed to be much interest so we formed a committee and got in touch with Unlimited Play to help us get started,” she explained. Deno added they are not asking for money,

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When Jacob Sanford’s school record 3-point basket went through the net this week against South Spencer, he became the school’s all-time 3-point record-holder. He is pictured here with his sister, Kayla, in attendance at the game, who is North Posey High School’s all-time record holder on the girls’ side. Kayla is within a few buckets of breaking Olney Central College’s AllTime 3-point record in her second year at the school. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Lois Mittino Gray The former New Harmony School building will not rise like a Phoenix to become a vibrant new community learning center as proposed by the Friends of the Working Men’s Institute after all. In a surprise announcement at the January 16, meeting of the New Harmony Town Council, President Alvin Blaylock reported that he received a letter from WMI Committee Chairman Nathan Maudlin stating they will not continue with the project.

“The Trustees voted last night (January 11) to abandon the William Maclure Conservatory of Useful Knowledge. The decision, while difficult, is correct. We were not able to raise funds sufficient to remediate the mold, repair the AC, and fund the program in a sustainable fashion,” he wrote. Two major potential donors have pulled out their money, but Maudlin noted donations were made to congratulate

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Street Department applauded Mount Vernon Police asking for recent snow, ice removal for public’s help in shooting

By Lois Mittino Gray Kudos to the Street Department was the order of the day at the January 18, meeting of the Mount Vernon Board of Public Works and Safety. Board Member Larry Williams lauded the employees for a tremendous job done with snow and ice removal in the recent biting cold.

Mayor Bill Curtis seconded those comments and asked that Street Commissioner Max Diet-

erle pass along his appreciation to his workers for their impressive outdoor efforts.

“We really went through a lot of salt. The ice really made it tough. But it is supposed to warm up soon and that will help melt it,” Dieterle noted with relief.

The Mayor reported that the Phosphorus Re-

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Special to the News On Saturday, January 20, 2018, Mount Vernon Police Department Officers received several “shots fired” calls in the area of East Sixth Street.

Several minutes later, officers were dispatched to Roadhouse Liquors in Mount Vernon, where they located a male victim with a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to Deaconess Hospital. According to victims’ statements, the shooting occurred at East Sixth Street.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a light colored SUV with dark window tinting. If anyone has information in regards to the suspects or their location, you are asked to contact the Mount Vernon Police Department at (812) 838-8705.

Volunteer of the Year Phillip Wells was announced the United Way Volunteer of the Year at the annual meeting held Thursday, January 17, 2018 at the Alexandrian Public Library. Pictured with Wells is outgoing United Way President Michelle Hudson.

TMI Contractors, a Pacesetter for the United Way, ran their campaign early and results were announced at the United Way of Posey County campaign kickoff on September 15, 2017. This is the first year that TMI has ran an employee campaign. Phillip Wells announced that the company would match employee contributions up to $15,000. This resulted in a 17.25 percent increase over last year’s donations.

TMI Contractors is a locally owned and operated Civil, Mechanical, and Structural company that has been in business in Mount Vernon, Ind., for over 38 years. TMI employees approximately 80 people from the local area. Owner, Phillip Wells, is a Mount Vernon Native that is active in giving back to his community, and donating his time to help others. TMI fabricates and ships over 4,000 Tons of structural and miscellaneous steel a year all over North America. They service industrial plants locally as well as the Midwest providing civil work, mechanical services, steel erection and maintenance support. They are a growing company comprised of highly qualified people who take pride in their work and are involved in the local community as coaches, teachers, board members, and volunteers.

Please visit www.tmicontractors.com for more information, or call 812-838-4715. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Briefly Baker to continue Sausage Supper: New Harmony Fire Dept.

January 27, 4 p.m.

Posey County Fair Grounds School benefit: St. Philip School January 27, 6-11 p.m.

Mount Vernon Auction Fundraiser: Posey Humane Society February 17, 6-9 p.m.

Mount Vernon Elks Club Historical Society meeting: Posey County January 27, 10 a.m.

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as Poseyville Town Council President

By Heather Morlan The Poseyville Town Council met on Monday, January 8, 2018 and they started off the new year appointing a Town Council President. Council Member Steve Ahrens moved that Bruce Baker continue to serve as Town Council President throughout 2018. Upon the motion being seconded

by Ronald Fallowfield, said motion was approved, and it was unanimous that Bruce Baker will continue to serve as Town Council President for 2018.

Next, there was a discussion regarding amendments to the town’s blight ordinance, with information provided by Marshal Charles Carter. A blight ordinance could pertain to anything that poses a serious threat to public health or safety, could include overgrown grass or weeds, could in-

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Legacy of leadership Carlton announces plans for retirement

By Pam Robinson her administrator’s license to beSouth Terrace Principal Kelly come principal at South Terrace Carlton dreamed of teaching when the timing was right. for the MSD of North Posey as “After I’d taught, I’d say soon as she graduated with her about 10 years, I really thought I bachelor’s degree in elementary wanted to be in administration. I education from USI (then ISUE). knew I wanted to be a principal The Cynthiana native had to bide pretty early on,” she states. “Then her time, working three years on when Don Thompson retired and a grain elevator, until her dream then Bob Gentil took his place Kelly Carlton became reality. and when Bob retired, I just She taught kindergarten her thought, ‘This is the time. I need first year at South Terrace in 1983. The folto do this.’” lowing 14 years, she instructed first-graders.

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Stomach shenanigans top-notch for weight loss

We are B D just a P couple of weeks into the New Year and I want to report that things have been progressing well at the Pearce household. We really hadn’t planned on things progressing exactly the way they did but it turns out the end result hasn’t been too bad.

This year, just like all the rest, the television commercials for weight loss products have overwhelmed us at the beginning of the year. Some have stressed the value of exercise in losing weight. Others have talked about how important it is to limit your intake. Still others have oered pills that will help with the ďŹ ght. And perhaps the most important part is your attitude.

So like most other happily married couples, my wife and I sat down to devise a plan. What we ended up with really wasn’t a plan but was something that literally fell in our laps‌yes, we both decided that the FLU would get it done. Guess what? We were right. Fat Loss Utility worked in just a few short days.

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Like any good husband, I decided I would try it ďŹ rst. It started by feeling so bad for a day or two that I didn’t feel like eating. And, you guessed it, I smashed my intake goals, eating two crackers in two days. Secondly, my attitude went to pot (literally and ďŹ guratively) so when I was around anyone, I felt so bad and was so grouchy that I made everyone miserable.

So she made it a point to get up and go (away from me) whenever she got home from work. My attitude was helping my wife. That’s a win-win in my book.

It didn’t take long for me to realize that not only was my intake limited, but my output was through the roof. Everything I had eaten in what seemed like the last month decided to make its way out of me in just the next couple or three days.

I could be sitting in the recliner in the living room and BAM‌I had to go. As a matter of fact, there were times when I ran so fast to one bathroom or the other that I actually had skid marks in the back of my underwear. That’s probably too much information but it is a fact. Yes, this diet was the bomb!

Our new plan was relentless, just like all

good diet plans. No sooner would I sit back down and get comfortable than it would hit me again. And again, I would hop up and go running down the hall towards the john.

I didn’t keep my pedometer on me but I’m sure I exceeded my steps for the week and I’m pretty sure my heart rate was at maximum capacity several times. There was also a tightening of muscles like no other.

Then came the ďŹ nal phase of the diet plan, the pill phase. First I tried Dayquil and Nyquil to help with the misery and it did shake some of the body aches and pain.

But when the real problem came, nothing seemed to make a dent in the liquid release program. So I went back to the store and bought Pepto Bismol, Immodium, and Kaopectate.

The ďŹ rst one gave me so much excess gas that I never knew if the frequent trips down the hall were a necessity or just a false alarm. But again, I was getting my steps in and my heart was racing. All was good for the cardiovascular system. Again, I was winning.

The plan was working so well for me that I felt I had to share it with my wife.

After all, we had decided together to do

this and it wouldn’t be fair for one without the other. So just after I had ďŹ nished my phase, hers kicked in.

She began with the same set of symptomsâ€ŚďŹ rst the low intake then the high output followed by the speed-walking and eventually with the pill phase.

I am happy to report that at the end of just over a week, together we dropped just under 10 pounds between us and now since it’s over, we have never felt better. Fat Loss Utility got the job done and we never left the house!

Just between us, there are a couple of small things we didn’t count on. There is a funny stain and smell now coming from my recliner and I’m not sure if we are going to be able to get rid of either of them. Sometimes you put things o just a few seconds too long and in this case, that’s not a good thing. If you pass by our house and there’s a recliner sitting next to the street with a “Freeâ€? sign on it, you’ll know that despite all our eorts, we were unable to rid the recliner of residual eects. Feel free to take it on home and try this diet for yourselves.

After all, the ďŹ rst couple of steps would already be in place.

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decided to forego the trip and family visit.

I am not one to take a My sister who lives road trip on the spur of the in Cynthiana, however, still moment. Or shopping trips. held out hope that the roads Or read the newspaper, for would clear; she planned to that matter. I am, too often, wait until Saturday morntrapped in routine and plans ing to make a decision and schedules. I like the but she, too, decided late idea of doing something Friday night that the weather completely o-schedule, but forecast didn’t bode well usually opt for my every day for travel outside of Posey monotony. I took a walk – or County. Roads north and drive (ride, actually!) – of east were in good shape. We spontaneity recently. And it just had to get to those roads. was great!

So here’s where my A niece of mine, now livunusually spontaneous ing in California, is expectdecision comes in. Saturday, ing her ďŹ rst baby in a few my sister’s husband noted weeks and travelled back to that traďŹƒc on Interstate 64 her home in Ohio for a baby seemed to be moving quite shower to be shared with smoothly. About 11 a.m. family and friends. I had Saturday morning, she sent received the invitation weeks the text: “The roads are ago and quickly sent in my clear! Do you want to go?â€? reservation. Plans were made To her surprise, I countered: to go with my daughter and “Let’s go!â€? I ďŹ gured since granddaughters to stay with I had already cleared the my sister and share some weekend for the trip, I might family time with the Ohio as well get out of Dodge and contingent of the family. We head north. were all looking forward About an hour into the to being together. And then drive, we realized that we Mother Nature decided to hadn’t let the family in Ohio come calling. know we had made a last As most of you know, minute decision and were we haven’t had much snow actually on the way. Or that, in southern Indiana the last oops, my niece and nephew couple of years. It was just and my nephew’s girlfriend, a matter of time until that all attending Trine Univeroversight was corrected by sity in northeastern Indiana Mother Nature. She walked and about an hour and a right in and changed our half away from the family plans. in Ohio, were also coming Snow of epic proportions over. And, oh, yeah, they was forecast for the day we were all spending the night, were to leave for our visit. too!

OK, not exactly epic, but The roads were in great four or ďŹ ve inches in this shape. And, except for one area brings life as we know unexpected snow squall just it pretty much to a standnorth of Indianapolis, there still. We took a wait and see was no weather to mess up stance but, alas, as Friday the rest of the trip. Yeah for dawned we realized that it us! We made good time and just wasn’t safe to make a arrived about six hours after six-to-seven hour trip, which pulling out of the driveway most likely would increase in Cynthiana. to at least eight hours, Hugs started the visit – with four young children. lots of hugs! Much of the Namely, my granddaughters. time was spent eating. Lots Heaven forbid that anything and lots of eating! Soups and happen to the vehicle on sandwiches and cake and ice the journey, but we didn’t cream that evening. Fruit and

cereal and toast and juice for breakfast. Spaghetti with meat sauce for lunch.

But mostly we talked. And laughed. And shared memories. And talked about future plans. And laughed. And, of course, ate! And simply enjoyed being together as we rarely are. Even though only three of the ďŹ ve of us were together, the other two joined us in spirit.

My four sisters and I are geographically spread out: from Chicago to northern Ohio to Colorado to Posey County, Indiana. All ďŹ ve of us together at the same time and place happens rarely these days. We try to plan a “sister tripâ€? every couple of years so we can reconnect and share our lives with each other more completely than our occasional group-texting conversations and individual phone conversations.

A few short hours later our spur-of-the-moment excursion came full circle back to our homes in southern Indiana. And I am so glad I answered, “Let’s go!� upon hearing that local roads were clear. If I had stayed with my normal routine of staying home due to the less-thandesirable road conditions, and hadn’t ventured out to see if my car could even get to Cynthiana from Mount Vernon, I would have missed those few hours of three of us sisters, plus assorted nieces, nephews, friends, and one brother-in-law, reconnecting as if we had only spoken a day or two before.

I need to be more spontaneous. Be more adventurous.

Jump into a new experience.

Let myself try something that I only ever thought about without actually believing I would follow through. Think of all the new memories and fun and pleasure just waiting to be found when you take that ďŹ rst unplanned step into something new. Go for it without a plan! There’s very little to lose and so much to gain. And isn’t that all that matters?

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Say you finally found the time and money to go to Hawaii.

It is a beautiful day. Slight ocean breeze.

Swaying palm trees. Smoke from Kilauea Volcano languidly wafting into the sky.

The aroma of a whole hog slowly roasting in a pit of sand while poi is being prepared by graceful hula dancers. A Mai Tai with a tiny umbrella calling your name as you lift the coconut shell to your lips. Life is good.

Then, just as you finish your Mai Tai and head to the first tee you are accosted by a cacophony of blaring shrieks from every electronic device within earshot:

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“Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii. Seek immediate shelter. This is not a drill!�

Now you have a dilemma. You have already spent more money on airline tickets than you paid for your first car. A round of golf, paid in advance and unrefundable, cost more than the birth of your first child.

You have schlepped your heavy golf clubs from Indiana to “an island sitting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.�

You bought new golf shoes and enough $5 golf balls to lose one on each of the 18 holes. Your plaid shorts and black socks with little tassels look super cool with your flowered golf shirt.

You think to yourself, “Self, what should we do?� Options are cascading through your brain. Take cover. Dig a hole next to the luau pit and pull it over you. Run to the beach and hope the water doesn’t boil you alive. Find a basement not leaking full of seeping water. Curse. Pray.

Beg. Scream.

After much negotiation with the gods over the unfortunately miasmic circumstances you make your decision: “Well, at least the golf course is now devoid of other people. I think I might as well tee off and when the round is over, if I am still alive, follow the advice my drill instructor gave in Air Force Basic Training to prepare for a nuclear attack: ‘Put a chair in the middle of the room, bend over and kiss ....!’�

Oh, by the way, after 38 minutes an announcement came out, “Just kidding, someone pushed the wrong button�.

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Guest Column: John Grimaldi, Contributor at the Association of Mature American Citizens The hypocrisy of political correctness A professor at NYU was shunned by his colleagues because of “the content and structure of his thinking.� That’s right, the “thought police� were after him. They didn’t like the fact that he was using social media to expose the hypocrisy of political correctness on campus.

Because he exercised his right to free speech, Professor Michael Rectenwald claims he was the target of defamation and harassment by his colleagues. And so, Rectenwald recently ďŹ led suit in Manhattan Supreme Court.

The New York Post reported that “the politically incorrect NYU professor accused of ‘incivility’ by liberal colleagues and put on leave is now suing the college and four fellow profs for calling him everything from a drug addict to Satan.�

The suit sheds light on what is going on in college and university classrooms these days. Is it a movement by the left to create a generation of voters who could eventually have the numbers and ideological resolve to turn the United States of America into the Soviet Socialist Republic of

America?

The irony here is that Rectenwald describes himself as “a communist.â€? Yet he says he is an ardent advocate of free speech on campus. As he put it in an interview last year: “Every time a speaker is booed o campus or shooed o campus because they might say something that bothers someone, that just feeds the notion that the left is totalitarian, and they have a point.â€?

I don’t think Rectenwald is switching teams anytime soon. Left is left and right is right and never the twain shall meet, the exception being those with a left of center political preference.

Whatever his bent, the Professor seems to believe that schools are places that should be encouraging discourse and a diversity of ideas, not “mindless indoctrination.�

And, he believes that if there is a sinister motive behind the PC movement, it will not succeed. I believe that, too, because our kids are smarter than that, for the most part.

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In the old Soviet Union, the communist culture was built on systematic indoctrination that brainwashed the citizenry into believing that the leftist elites and their apparatchiks who ran the “Evil Empire� had their best interests at heart. The American Revolution, on the other hand, sought to allow the people to become individuals with a collective lust for freedom and justice.

And, what fuels that lust is knowledge, the kind of knowledge only available in an institution of learning that fairly exposes its students to all sides of any argument, whether it be scientiďŹ c or political.

The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] [http://www.amac.us] is a vibrant, vital senior advocacy organization that takes its marching orders from its members. We act and speak on their behalf, protecting their interests and oering a practical insight on how to best solve the problems they face today. Live long and make a dierence by joining us today at http://amac.us/join-amac.

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JANUARY 23, 2018 Don Kuhlenschmidt Don Kuhlenschmidt, 95, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at North River Health Center.

Don was born in Evansville, Indiana on October 22, 1922, to the late Henry C. and Lillian A. (Barton) Kuhlenschmidt. He honorably served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II as a pilot. His love of aviation would continue on in life when he built his own airplane which is on display at the Evansville Wartime Museum. In addition to aviation, his interests included historic home restoration, church choir, portrait painting, hunting, fishing, boating, and farming, including farm conservation. Don graduated with a degree in engineering from Evansville College (now University of Evansville.) He was a consulting engineer at Schnacke Engineers and Servel before retiring with Arkla. His work resulted in many U.S. patents in the field of heating and refrigeration engineering. He married his wife, Margaret, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 1942.

Don faithfully attended Resurrection Catholic Church. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Don is survived by his wife of 75 years, Margaret Kuhlenschmidt of Evansville, Ind.; daughter, Donna Becherer of St. Louis, Mo.; son, Duane Kuhlenschmidt (Linda) of Evansville, Ind.; grandchildren, David Becherer (Kim), Heather Jimenez (Juan), Tom Kuhlenschmidt (Claire), Heidi Tsuda (Shawn), Jesse Kuhlenschmidt (Leah), Andre Kuhlenschmidt (Laura), Kali Kuhlenschmidt, and Matthew Kuhlenschmidt; and great-grandchildren, Sofia, Isabella, Nicolas, Jackson, Graham, Nathan, and Ian. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Resurrection Catholic Church, 5301 New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47720 with Fr. Ray Brenner celebrating. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Friends visited from 12 Noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711 and again from 9 a.m. until mass time on Monday at Resurrection Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank North River Health Center and Heart to Heart Hospice for all their care and compassion they have shown to Don. Memorial contributions may be made to Resurrection Catholic Church, Posey County Soil and Water Conservation, or the Don and Margaret Kuhlenschmidt Catholic Foundation Endowment Fund.

Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

Mary Martin Mary Jean (Fischer) Martin, 88, of Poseyville, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Bethel Manor Nursing Home.

Mary Jean was born October 17, 1929 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late John A. and Florence (Neff) Fischer. She was an active member of St. Wendel Catholic Church, the Ladies Sodality at St. Wendel and had served as the adult choir director at St. Wendel Church for twenty two years. Mary Jean was also a charter member of St. Ann’s Auxiliary of the Knights of St. John and their uniform club. She was a secular Franciscan with the Holy Family Fraternity and had served as a foster parent for twelve years with Catholic Charities. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and working on the family.

Surviving are three daughters, Cecile Martin and Christine (Rick) Scheller, both of Evansville and Tina Marie Johnson of Seattle, Wa.; three sons, Tom (Chris Robinson) Martin of Evansville, Tony (Ann) Martin, Jr. of St. Wendel and John (Julie) Martin of Mount Vernon, Ind.; grandchildren, Thomas (Stephanie) Stallings, Leah (Ryan) Martin, Nathan Stallings, Katie and Daniel (Theresa) Scheller; Alissa and AJ (Nicole) Martin, Megan and Joshua Martin and eight great grandchildren, Audrey, Abigail, Evelyn and Calvin Stallings, Cameron Stallings, Eli and Ayla Martin and Rosalie Scheller.

In addition to her parents, Mary Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Anthony “Tony” Martin in 1993; by two sisters, Dorothy Fischer and Patricia “Pat” Norman; by four brothers, John Robert Fischer, Francis “Frank” Fischer, Richard “Dick” Fischer and Wilburn “Bill” Fischer and by a great granddaughter, Rebecca Rose Scheller.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Rev. Ed Schnur officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Wendel Church Cemetery.

Friends visited with the family from 2 until 6 p.m. on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at St. Wendel Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Wendel Catholic Church or to the Poor Clare Monastery.

Mary Jean’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Bethel Manor, especially the Ivy Unit for their loving and compassionate care given to Mary Jean.

Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

George McDurmon George McDurmon, Retired Sergeant Major, United States Marines, died on Saturday, January 6, 2018.

The son of the late Fuhrer and Rose McDurmon joined the Marines in 1947 and retired in 1977 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina located near Jacksonville.

He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Among his twenty service awards includes the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and two Purple Heart Medals.

He is survived by his six children, eleven grandchildren, great-grandchildren, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Florence, three sisters and six brothers.

A graveside service was held on January 12, 2018, at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, North Carolina with full military honors.

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Leona Strange

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Leona C. Strange, 96, of Evansville, passed away on January 17, 2018, at the West River Health Campus.

She was born December 23, 1921.

She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She was a faith-filled member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and was a member of the Altar Society. She worked at Daniel Wertz Cafeteria and volunteered at St. Vincent’s Food Pantry.

Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Strange, parents, George and Mary Muensterman; brothers, Albert, Sylvester, Leo, George Edward “Eddie” Muensterman and sisters, Elizabeth Luigs, Rita Perulfi, Regina Naas, Mary Jane Dale, Maggie Lindsay and Trudy Muensterman.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Philip and Jackie Strange, Richard and Sharon Strange, Larry and Ella Strange, Debbie and Harris Strueh, all of Evansville, and Sherry and Don Alder of Wadesville; grandchildren and their spouses, Denise and Aaron Utley, Ben and Tara Strueh, Shelley and Jacob Patton, Karyn and Jason McIntyre, Stephanie and James Land, Andrew Wangler, Kevin and Samantha Strange, Adrienne and Keegan Humphrey, Jordan and Nathaniel Fuller, Lindsey and Ryan Kerney and Taylor Strange; great-grandchildren, many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Keith Mosby, Pat Shaw, Pauline Elpers, Bob Rollett, Bill Grisham, Hospice and West River Staff for your love and support of our mother.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1600 Glendale Avenue, Evansville, Ind., Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Friends visited with family from 1 until 6 p.m. on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service conducted by the church at 3 p.m.

The family request memorial contributions be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church or to Kindred Hospice.

Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Esther H. (Dickhaut) Droege, age 94, of Wadesville, passed from this earth to the joy of her heavenly home on Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Solarbron Pointe.

Esther was born June 8, 1923, to the late Edwin and Frieda (Schmuck) Dickhaut in Posey County. She lived on the family farm her entire life except the past six years she spent in nursing home care.

She was a homemaker, cooked and waitressed at restaurants, retiring from Bockelman’s in 1985 after 25 years of service. She was a master quilter, enjoyed playing clabber, working puzzles and reading. She was a lifelong member of Zion United Church of Christ – Lippe.

Esther dearly loved her family and friends who survive her; two daughters, Carol Embrey of St. Philip, Ind., and Vicki (George) Kalil of Goshen, Ind.; six grandchildren, Lori Davenport, Cindy Hollen, Rick Embrey, Brian Kalil, Sara Merry and Rachel Colbourn and twelve great grandchildren, Dillon and Drake Davenport, Shelbi and Sean Hollen, Jordan, Luke, Grant, Ashley and Mia Embrey, Isaiah, Noah and Solomon Merry.

In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Floyd T. Droege in June of 1997 and by her son-in-law, Tom Embrey.

Funeral services for Esther were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Zion United Church of Christ – Lippe, Rev. Jeff Long officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lippe UCC, 9000 Copperline Road East, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, Wellfield Bontanic Gardens, 1011 N. Main Street, Elkhart, IN 46514 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 101 NW 1st Street, Suite 203, Evansville, IN 47708.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to West River Health Campus, Good Samaritan Home, Solarbron and Kindred Hospice for the compassionate care received by Esther.

Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

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Margaret Vaupel Margaret Louise (Stader) Vaupel, 100, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away January 15, 2018, at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 30, 1917, in Evansville, Ind., to the late William and Etta Loretta (Rouse) Stader.

Margaret recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She was an avid painter of water color, oil, and ceramics. Margaret loved to swim, dance, and sing. She sang at the old Trocadero and McCurdy ballroom before she met the love of her life, Benjamin Vaupel. Margaret also loved to exercise and was an avid walker. She was a Friend of the Alexandrian Public Library. Margaret was an advocate for animals. She and Ben had many furbabies in their family that they lovingly raised.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin

Vaupel; sisters, Catherine Cook and Evelyn Troyer; and brother William Stader.

She is survived by her nephews, Stephen (Lib) Troyer and William (Carolyn) Stader, both of Evansville, Ind.; niece, Sandra (Eddie) Davidson, of Evansville, Ind.; several great-nieces and great-nephews; her dear cousin, Adelle Jeffries; and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St., Mount Vernon, Ind., with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating and burial followed in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Dr. Matthew Lee. Memorial contributions may be made to Posey Humane Society.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

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Madeleine, your father has been hoping for you to have the interest it would take to become a doctor.

Right now, you are leaning toward being a teacher, but who knows?

Recently, having made visits to several young doctors and nurse practitioners. I have met a lot of pretty young women. This tells me that more and more girls have chosen this as a career. The face of medicine has changed a lot since I was a child. My generation remembers the classic old family doctor.

Every town had one, and most ďŹ t this mold and looked like the movie doctors from mid-century America. In Posey County, there was “Doctor Samâ€? in Cynthiana, and “Doctor Paulâ€? in Poseyville.

Although we were probably lucky to have him, Dr. Sam left my badly burned right hand disďŹ gured for life. I suppose he did the best he

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Fielding medical community can be like a mine field could. As we visit the sterile medical facilities of today, it is hard to imagine getting health care in those dusty old oďŹƒces.

In really old days, doctors accepted things like eggs, ďŹ rewood, or other commodities as payment for their services. Like my husband, babies were born at home, and doctors got called out at all hours.

Even the doctors in early television shows were vastly dierent. It was a long time before competent female doctors appeared. So, Madeleine, the foundation has already been established for your generation. Nobody would question your abilities as they might have earlier.

There are also no bad reactions when boys choose to become nurses. My granddaughter, Chelsea’s, boyfriend, Justin, has pursued it as a career. It has not been all that long since Robert DeNiro gave his potential son-in-law, Ben Stiller, a hard time about his chosen profession, in the movie, “Meet the Par-

ents,� released in 2000.

Even the clothing is so dierent.

The specialist who could save your life, might meet with you wearing scrubs. The expectations of seeing a starched white doctor’s coat may still come true, but it is no longer required.

I would imagine that people get a lot of their impressions about doctors and hospitals from television shows, even today. I am sure that when a critically wounded person arrives at the ER in an ambulance, a group goes into quick actions to save their life. For those who are considered to have less life- threatening problems, treatment is much slower, and everyone has their speciďŹ c jobs. I suppose that it must all work, but there did not appear to be a lot of sense of urgency when I spent the entire day with symptoms from high blood pressure.

I cannot begin to tell you how many people told me “that isn’t my job,� when I repeatedly asked for help in some way. I cannot af-

ďŹ x blame to anyone; that is how they are trained. After having a variety of tests, one young lady, who I believe is a physician’s assistant, came in and patiently told me about all of the tests results and wrote up a page to send to my regular doctor. Even though my blood pressure was quite high, only my regular doctor could decide on medications.

Of course, I have no medical training, but it seems wrong to send a person on their way without treatment. At 6 a.m., when I arrived, and they took a reading, it seems that I should have received at least a mild pill, shot, or IV to start bringing it back to normal.

Is there so much liability to doing that now that the patient suers for hours, or even days?

When I had a procedure performed at a local digestive care facility several weeks ago, the man who actually did it announced that he was in a bad mood when he walked into the room, handled me

roughly and did not even completely ďŹ nish. He left the room, and I was told “you are done; go home.â€?

I left with no explanation, no paperwork, or even a kind word. Of course, I never saw a doctor on any of my visits there. I called the next day to get any instructions, etc, and was told to come in and speak to the head nurse practitioner. I went back the next day and was informed I did not have an appointment so was there for no reason. The third girl down in order of importance, called me into a room and told me to just leave and go to Vanderbilt if I didn’t like my service there.

This is only a very small part of my journey, still unresolved, through the medical community, and I have met many very nice and caring people, but the last vestiges of Marcus Welby seem to be left behind in a museum.

So Madeleine, if you ever do become a doctor, I hope that humanity has re-joined the state of the art equipment by then.

OBITUARIES CONTINUED Betty Kleinschmidt

Jacob Neuer, Jr. Jacob “Jakeâ€? William Neuer, Jr., 65, of New Harmony, Indiana, born to Jacob William and Patricia Jean (Cardin) Neuer, Sr. on December 12, 1952, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

He graduated from North Posey High School in 1970 and worked at Whirlpool as a Supervisor Manager and Moorman Manufacturing as a salesman. He enjoyed hunting, ďŹ shing, golf and woodworking. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and a Marine serving during the Vietnam War. He was a 40 year member and past master of the Poseyville Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are his wife of 43 years: Bethany Ann (Blanford) Neuer; mother: Patricia Jean Neuer of New Harmony, Indiana; son: Jason (Amanda) Neuer of Land O’Lakes, Florida; daughter: Jill (Kirk) Rager of Henderson, Kentucky; brothers: James and Brett (Lisa) Neuer both of New Harmony, Indiana and was known as “Pappyâ€? to his three granddaughters: Ella and Olivia Neuer and Piper Rager.

Preceding him in death were his father and brother: Jeffrey Neuer.

Funeral services will be 6 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana.

Visitation will be 4 p.m. until service time, Friday, January 26, 2018 at the funeral home.

In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123 or online at: www.cancer.org.

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Sondra Knopfmeier Sondra Rae Knopfmeier, 72, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at her home. She was born June 16, 1945, in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Arvil Henry and Valeria (Bennett) Knopfmeier.

Sandy was a 1964 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. After high school, she obtained her cosmetology license from Tri-State Beauty College and worked in a hair salon. Sandy also worked at Western Hills County Club as a bartender, and for the past two years at the Alexandrian Public Library. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Sandy was a people person and always enjoyed telling jokes. She was an avid pet lover.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Arvilla Boberg.

She is survived by her nephew, Steve (Andrea) Boberg of Mount Vernon, Ind.,; niece, Tonya (Alan) Mohr of Indianapolis, Ind.; great-niece, Katy Mohr; great-nephew, Austin Mohr; and her beloved cat, Brandon.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 105 Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Rev. Jamie Kent oďŹƒciating and burial to follow at Immanuel Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 12 until 2 p.m. service time on Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Posey Humane Society.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Betty Ann (Woods) Kleinschmidt, 93, of Newburgh, Ind., passed away January 16, 2018, at Linda E. White Hospice House.

She was born November 5, 1924, in Posey County, Ind., to the late William H. and Pauline (Maurer) Woods.

Betty attended grade school and high school in Mount Vernon, where she met the love of her life, Gene. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage. Betty and her husband lived in Fort Branch for 30 years and owned Rosemeyer Insurance and Real Estate Agency before moving to Newburgh in 1994.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, C. Eugene Kleinschmidt; grandson, Bryan Eugene Hebeisen; sisters, Willadee Ervin Goshorn and Ellen Hayden; and brothers, George and Robert Woods.

She is survived by her daughters, Ruth Anne (Richard) Hebeisen of Jasper, Ind., and Marilyn (Tom) Southwood of Newburgh, Ind.; granddaughter, Alison (Jeremey) Davis of Newburgh, Ind.; great-grandson, Easton Davis; and in-laws, Helen Joyce Garrett and Anna Marie Oshman.

Private services were held Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Immanuel United Church of Christ.

The family would like to thank Deaconess Midtown and the Linda E. White Hospice House for their excellent care and concern.

Memorial contributions may be made to Linda E. White Hospice House.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Bernard Bigge Bernard J. Bigge, 63, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at his home.

Mr. Bigge was born June 11, 1954, in Evansville to the late Henry and Marie (Gumbel) Bigge. He was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church and had worked at GAF in Mount Vernon for over 40 years before his retirement. Bernard enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors, hiking, camping, forestry and trains of all kinds and was a member of the Posey County Woodcarvers.

Surviving Bernard are his wife of 43 years, Mary (Phillips) Bigge; sons, Dr. Jeremy (Becky) Bigge of Newburgh; Nathan (Jamie) Bigge and Philip Bigge, both of Evansville; sisters, Barbara (Larry) Whitsell of Evansville; Rita (Jerry) Enlow of Medford, Ore., Martha (Tom) Sitzman, Carol (Joey) Byrne, Joan Bigge, Monica (Scott) Dalrymple, all of Evansville; brothers, Henry (Judy) Bigge, Raymond (Rosie) Bigge, Paul Bigge, Charlie Bigge and Joseph (Sue) Bigge, all of Evansville; grandchildren, Abby, Ellie, Landon, Logan, Alexis, Zoey and another grandchild due in July and a brother-in-law, Glen Enlow.

In addition to his parents, Bernard was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Enlow.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at St. Philip Catholic Church, Rev. Claude Burns oďŹƒciating. Burial followed in the St. Philip Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE First Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

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Patricia Chastain Patricia Ann Chastain, 86, of Mount Vernon, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House on Friday night, January 19, 2018. She was born on July 25, 1931 in Mount Vernon, the daughter of Robert and Martha (Works) Rose. She married George Chastain, Jr. on June 29, 1957 in Mount Vernon and he survives.

Mrs. Chastain was an inspector at Kent Plastics for 38 years before her retirement. She was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, George, daughter, Latricia Ann “Puddy� (Brian) McCutchan, grandsons, Noah and Khristian, and brother, Richard “Dickie� (Winona) Rose. She was preceded in death by brother, Robert Rose.

Funeral services were at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with burial in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation was from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

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Verda Topper Verda Essie (Ostermann) Topper, 91, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Linda E. White Hospice House. She was born May 11, 1926 in Posey County, Ind., to the late Henry and Leckie (Johnson) Ostermann.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Topper in 2003; son-in-law, Bobby Willis; grandson, Kris Topper; and brother, Karl Ostermann.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Willis; sons, Bob (Barb) Topper and Alan Topper; grandchildren, Tonia (Scot) Keller, Cheryl Reich (Brian Bishop), Craig Topper, and Cory (Valerie) Topper; greatgrandchildren, Brittany (Scott) Lewis, Samantha (Andrew) Koch, Noah, Hannah, Micah and Kennah Keller, and Maxton Topper; three great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruby Ostermann; nieces and nephews.

Funeral service were held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2018, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Pastor Mark Tabor oďŹƒciating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 4 until 7 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2018, at the funeral home.

A special thank you to the sta and nurses at West River Health Campus and the Linda E. White Hospice House.

Memorial contributions may be made to M-Club Scholarship Fund or the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Birthdays January 24 - Jeremy Harris, Mary Huck, Hal Kattau, Robin Lynn Overton, Mack Conyers January 25 - Timothy Homan, Terry Hon, Ashley Knight, Heather Werry Hendon, Jan Slifer, Justin Rutledge, Bob Hogan January 26 - Elizabeth Stolz, Jacinda Keitel, Taylor Leigh Espenlaub, Zach Harris, Christine Crews, Noah Miller, Derek Dietz, Monica Crispino January 27 - Joanie Mercer, Alice Baker, Becky Rutledge, Mark ScaraďŹ a, Donn L. Almon, Annette Sollman, Brandon Tucker,

Je Smotherman, Taylor Koontz, Paige Fifer January 28 - Megan Benton, Colton Matthew Cox, Je Crumbacher, Sally Huck, William Knapp, Roy Maier, Sid J. Nelson, John Ponder, Nicholas Tucker January 29 - Bob Mittino, Bailey Trela, Hannah Morris, Tonya Rutledge, Kyle Vance, Monica Crispino If you have a name to be included in the calendar, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@poseycountynews.com.

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just before we left our last quarters. The cakes were ďŹ ne and I ate them on the road over here. Christmas Day I opened the other package containing the chocolate and shelled pecans. Our Christmas mail has not arrived yet.

Some are expecting packages and letters (from the dear folks back home). Yesterday we received our steel helmets from the French government, and we have two gas masks so we are pretty well protected from weather and the enemy. At our dinner stop in one of the cities, a German plane swooped down right over our heads. We found later that it was a captive plane driven by a Frenchman. Christmas Day we had pork, mashed potatoes, macaroni with cheese, marmalade, dates, ďŹ gs, hot chocolate, and cakes.

With much love to all of you, From Louis Snow Goes On In Spite Of War - Snow No. 22, to the depth of about six inches fell Monday night, and it is becoming a diďŹƒcult matter to ďŹ nd a place to shovel it. In

Note: The city and county are in the midst of a cold snap. Travel is very diďŹƒcult.

What Local Red Cross Is Doing - Through the generosity and patriotism of Mrs. E. M. Spencer, a long felt want of the local Red Cross workers was fulďŹ lled, when the Southern Telephone was installed in the workshop. The Red Cross extend a sincere vote of thanks. In spite of snow and zero weather there was a good attendance Monday and Tuesday. The work of knitting socks, sweaters and surgical dressing goes on.

Is “Somewhere In France� - Mr. And Mrs. Louis Wasem received an interesting letter from their son, Louis, Jr. Following is some of the letter: My Dear People, I don’t believe I have written since I received your two Christmas boxes last week. They came

War News from The Western Star, January 24, 1918 - Mount Vernon

many places throughout the city the snow has been shoveled o the walks and thrown into piles six feet or more deep. “Docâ€? Made The Trip Adam Boerner of near West Franklin called Dr. Moses of this city to administer to a sick horse, but on account of the bad weather, it was impossible for him to get anyone in this city to take him up to the Marrs Township farm.

The snow in some places on the road was eight-10 feet deep and the thermometer registered below zero but that made no dierence to “Docâ€? as he was determined to get there and ďŹ nally thought of John Mann, Jr., and his big gray team of mules and top buggy. He called John and they started on the trip, which was made going and returning in three and one-half hours, a distance of perhaps 12 miles.

City Council Water Works Report - Supt. Roy Agin reported that all water plugs were in good condition and would not freeze.

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PHS announces annual Cool Cats and Dapper Dogs Auction Fundraiser Gift Cards plus much more.

PHS is a small shelter taking in owner surrendered and unwanted animals. It is the only facility in Posey County that accepts cats. Besides relying on donations, grants Posey Humane Society and other fundraising events, is preparing for their annual this auction event will help to “Cool Cats and Dapper Dogs” continue our services to Posey Auction. This major fundraiser County and the surrounding event will be held on Satur- area. Monetary donations enday, February 17, 2018 at the couraged.

For more information or to Mount Vernon Elks Club from reserve a table please contact 6 – 9 p.m.

Doors will open at 5:30 Jody Pfister at 812-480-1802 p.m. The Silent Auction will or email pfisterjw@gmail.com poseyhumane@hotmail. begin at 6 p.m. with heavy hor or d’oeuvres provided by Denise com.

Tickets are available in adRapp’s The Moveable Feast.

The Live Auction will begin vance for $20 at IGA, Hawat 7 p.m. with auctioneer John thorne Animal Clinic, United State Senator Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville), center, receives a “Quilt of Honor” Tuesday, January 9, for his work as a Pate. Auction items include Bank, or from any committee State Senator tackling veteran issues. It was presented by retired, disabled Army veteran and quilt artist Judy Brown, member.

The price is $25 at Daniel Knight of Studio B Portrait Packages, Brinker’s Jew- the door the night of the event, left. Senator Tomes was accompanied by Command Sergeant Major Jerry Blake, right, a 2017 inductee to the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame. Photo submitted elers Pearl Necklace, Hand- if still available.

Committee members inmade Quilts, Breeze Sobek Pottery, Small Animal Bed, clude: De’Shea Kueber, Julie Rolling Hills Country Club Kissinger, Allison King, Tina Golf Package, Red Geranium Parker, Susan Blackburn, Weekend Package, Artist Ced- Chris Harp, Jo Ellen Dausric Hustace Print, DoubleTree- mann, Shannon Redman, Evansville by Hilton Weekend Missie Carrigan, and Jacinda Package, Evansville Philhar- Keitel Effective January 3, the Closing date: January 31, the list in order of preferAll proceeds will benefit monic Orchestra Subscription ence points, then by date Indiana Housing and Com2018 at 5 p.m. EST Tickets, Mayor for a Day, Gift Posey Humane Society aniand time of application. munity Development AuApplications may be reBaskets, Gift Certificates and mals. thority (IHCDA) funded by quested by calling 317-232- Preference points are grantthe U.S. Housing and Urban 7788 or mailing a written ed for residency, homelessness, working families (perDevelopment opened the request to: Section 8 Housing Choice Indiana Housing and sons either going to school Please join your friends This Cracker Barrel gath- North Elementary School. and neighbors for a wonder- ering will be held, SaturHost for this gathering Voucher (HCV) Waiting Community Development or working at least 20 hours ful opportunity to ask ques- day, February 3, 2018 be- are the Posey, Vanderburgh List for Vigo, Clay, and Authority, Attn: Section 8, per week); elderly status, tions and discuss important tween 9-11 a.m. CST at the and Warrick County Farm Posey counties. The Section 30 South Meridian Street, non-elderly disabled status, issues with State Represen- Poseyville Community Cen- Bureau Inc., with the South- 8 HCV program is available Suite 1000, Indianapolis, IN having a disabled family tatives and State Senators ter located at 25 West Fletch- west Indiana Chamber of to income eligible individu- 46204 member, and persons residas they give updates on bills all Avenue, Poseyville, Ind. Commerce and Warrick als and families and exists to If you need a reasonable ing in institutions such as and answer your questions.

This building is east of Chamber of Commerce. assist with rent payments to accommodation, of any kind nursing homes or whom are at risk of institutionalizaprovide decent, affordable, please call 317-232-7788. sanitary, and safe housing For assistance in another tion.

Placement on the waiting for persons with low in- language, please call IHCThe Posey County Historical Society will 1945. While everyone is urged to attend, comes.

DA at 317-232-7777 and list is not a guarantee that have its first meeting of 2018 on Saturday, those who were students at Central at that applicants will qualify for Opening date: January 3, request a translator.

January 27 at 10 a.m. at the Police and Fire time, who remember finishing their school- 2018 at 8 a.m. EST Applicants are placed on assistance.

Station meeting room in Mount Vernon. The ing at Trinity Church, Riley School, the program will be focused on the fire that de- Army barracks or the Coliseum are especialstroyed Central Grade School in January ly encouraged to come share their memories.

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Chamber accepting award nominations Nominate a deserving candidate for an annual award to be presented at Report to the Posey County Business Community on April 4. Nominations for Teacher/Administrator of the Year, Young Profession-

al of the Year, Business Person of the Year and Business of the Year will be accepted through Friday, February 16.

Submit a nomination at: facebook.com/PoseyCountyAlliance

twitter.com/swinchamber instagram.com/swinchamber Southwest Indiana Chamber, 915 East Fourth Street, PO Box 633, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, 812-838-3639, www.swinchamber.com.

Community Table January and February Free meal every Thursday, serving from 5 to 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Poseyville. Everyone is welcome. No preaching, just good eating.

Thursday, Jan. 25 – Sloppy Joe, Chips, Candied Carrots, Fruit, Dessert Thursday, Feb. 1 – Baked Ravioli, Salad, Breadstick, Dessert Thursday, Feb. 8 – BBQ Meatball Sandwich,

Chips, Fruit, Dessert Thursday, Feb. 15 – Ham and Beans, Cornbread, Salad, Glazed Fruit Salad Thursday, Feb. 22 – Chicken Chips Casserole, Cottage Cheese, Roll, Dessert FREE MEAL- EVERYONE INVITED ***Winter Weather*** If North Posey School is closed on a Thursday, Community Table is CLOSED.

“Check on me” was a familiar request that we heard every night as our youngest son, Byron, began walking to his bedroom. Even though we took every precaution to make certain that our home was safe from any threat or danger, there was nothing more comforting than a nightly visit before the lights were turned off. Knowing that someone was near by and readily available if an emergency arose made falling asleep much easier.

The need to know that we are safe and secure is important to each of us.

Stripes divide streets and signs give important instructions to drivers. A checklist must be completed before an aircraft can take flight. Warnings about possible problems surround us wherever we go or whatever we do. Sometimes they seem to get in the way of life. But warnings are important to warn us of impending dangers.

Psalm 91 reminds us of the unpredictability, yet the certainty, of dangers that await us. But it does not do so to frighten us, but to give the assurance that we are safe at all times and

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APL News By Stanley Campbell The Twelfth Annual Adult Winter Reading Program Will be from January 16 to February 28. You may choose any books from the Alexandrian Public Library collection you wish and you can sign up at any point during the program. Forms and additional information will be available at the Adult Information Desk or the Bookmobile. Register and pick up the official rules and reading log beginning January 16.

Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshop January 25 at 10 a.m. This series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. We will be meeting in the Ohio Room at the APL. If you have your own art supplies, you need not register.

Dungeons and Dragons January 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required. Come join us at the Alexandrian Public Library for a short game of Dungeons and Dragons. For teens only.

Laughs and Crafts Club January 25 at 3:30 p.m. A fun and educational program at the APL for kids in KFive. Jokes, stories, games, crafts, and snacks will be offered. Registration for this six-week session is required and begins December 27. To register, visit our website at alexandrianpl.org or call the library at 838-3286. (Please note: if you register after

December 27, you will need to call the library.)

Baby/Toddler Storytime January 29 and 30 at 9:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages birth to 36 months and their caregivers. We will be meeting in the Kid’s Corner. Registration started on January 8.

Preschool Storytime January 29 and 30 at 10:30 a.m. A program for children ages three-five years that introduces reading in a fun way through stories, crafts, and other activities.

Parents/caregivers are not required to attend storytime with their child, but must remain in the library. Registration started on January 8. We will be meeting in the Kid’s Corner.

Cosplay Club January 29 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For teens in grades six-12. Join us to talk about and practice different ways to create costumes.

Some supplies will be provided. Already working on a costume of your own? Bring it in and you can work on it here. It always helps to get feedback and ideas from friends. Registration is required.

APL Teen Advisory Board Hang out, play games, have snacks, and help us plan teen events and activities at the library on February 5 at 3:30 p.m. Come see what the library can do for you.

Getting Crafty: Fabric Map of the USA February 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10 a.m. - Make a fantastic USA fabric wall hanging with Monica and Joan at the Alexandrian Public Library.

This is a 4-part class (every Wednesday in February).

Bring an iron, if possible.

Registration is required.

How to register for a program

You can register well in advance for any of our library programs by going to our website at http://alexandrianpl.org. Can not register on-line? Call the library at 812-838-3286 or visit in person. Our library staff representative will be ready to assist you and answer your questions. Check out our Facebook page.

Tickets are now on sale for the 16th annual St. Philip School Benefit. This year it features Craft beer tasting from 6-8 p.m. followed by keg beer and entertainment

by Joe Greulich and the Haywire band from 8-11 p.m..

The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2018.

Tickets are $25 per person, which includes an appetizer buffet, beer, soft drinks, and

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How gracious of our God to assure us that we do not need to ask Him to “check on us” - He does it constantly.

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There will a special raffle and a half pot drawing.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m..

Must be 21 or older to enter, ID required. Tickets can be purchased at St. Philip School parish office, St. Philip’s Inn and Weinzapfel’s Tavern.

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On Thursday January 11, 2018 a group gathered at Posey County Jail to celebrate the graduation from the Almond Tree Program of (left to right, holding certificates) Kristina Higgs, Samantha Anderson, and Lynette Berry. This Biblically based substance abuse counselling program is subtitled “More Than Sobriety,� and consists

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of extensive Bible study, discussion, and homework. These graduates also regularly attended the other Women’s Jail Ministry worship and study programs on Thursday evenings and Sundays. Women’s Jail Ministry volunteer leaders are also pictured left to right, Pat Bartlett, Alice Hayes, and Tracy Hahn. Photo submitted

‘Learning center’ continued from Page A1 WMI’s eorts and fund a future exhibit.

President Blaylock said that now that the project is “totally dead, we are looking at other options for the old school building. I’m not sure what will come along, but we’ll see.�

Another topic awaiting action was the zoning ordinance tabled at the last meeting. Ordinance 20178, amending sections of the town’s zoning code at the request of the New Harmony Town Plan and Historic Preservation Commission, would be amended to require that no person shall use the storefront portion of the ďŹ rst oor of any struc-

ture in the business district around Church and Main Streets as a residence.

The council voted to reject the ordinance at this time since Councilman David Flanders wrote a new version of the amendment and he was not in attendance at the meeting to present it. “The new one will need to go back to the plan commission and have a public hearing, so we’ll just wait until he is back in town and the process begins again,� Blaylock remarked.

During Open Forum, a lively discussion took place after New Harmony Business Associate Chris Laughbaum inquired, “Who

is responsible for cleaning sidewalks after snows? Is it the business owner or the town? Is it written somewhere?�

Blaylock said he would look into it. “If not, then we need to do something about it.� Clerk-Treasurer Karla Atkins said she thought it is written to be the property owner, as they pay when the sidewalk is replaced. The Town Hall sidewalks had not been cleared of snow before the meeting.

Resident Tom Stahl asked, “Along those lines, who owns all the sidewalks in town, like in front of personal residences? Town Attorney Erin Bauer was asked

to look into that question.

Stahl continued, “Many of the sidewalks are in terrible shape.�

President Blaylock agreed, saying “Street trees are eating those sidewalks up� to which Councilwoman Virginia Alsop heartily voiced the same opinion. Stahl concurred, but added,“Some of these sidewalks have been that way for forty years.�

In other council action: • Since this was the ďŹ rst meeting of the year, the council can reorganize, but voted to keep everything Status Quo. It was unanimous to have the same ofďŹ cers, same department

Wabash College Senior Carl among four awarded Orr Fellowship Joe Walters are guaranteed a two-year, salaried position with one of the Orr Fellowship’s host companies. As Orr Fellows, they will receive executive mentorship and participate in a curriculum designed to develop understanding and skills vital to the spirit of entrepreneurship and business leadership. “The Orr is one of the most highly prized fellowships in Indiana, and Wabash has four,� said Roland Morin ’91, director of the Schroeder Center for Career Development and Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship (CIBE). “When you com-

Zackery Carl For the ďŹ rst time since the program’s inception in 2001, four Wabash College seniors have been awarded Orr Fellowships.

Zackery Carl, Jordan Hansen, Brian Parks, and

pare fellow positions based on the size of the school, Wabash is punching well above our weight-class.�

In order to be considered for an Orr Fellowship, a student must demonstrate leadership potential on and o campus, have a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher (students with as low as a 3.2 GPA are considered if they have extensive leadership experience), and have a strong interest in entrepreneurial business or organizational leadership.

Zackery Carl of Poseyville, Ind., is a ďŹ nancial economics major with a Spanish minor and is a member of Phi Gamma Delta and College Mentors for Kids. He will be working at Lacy Diversi-

ďŹ ed Industries, an investment and operating holding company. “Career Services and the CIBE were instrumental in helping me through the whole process,â€? Carl said. “The CIBE gave me the experience I needed to be qualiďŹ ed by developing both my hard and soft skills. Career Services provided me with mock interviews and general career advice that allowed me to perform well in my interviews and interactions with other professionals.â€?

Carl wants to own his own company some day and hopes his Orr Fellowship experience will give him the startup experience and networking tools to make that happen.

heads, same meeting times and to retain the same town attorney, Erin Bauer. • Larry Robb, Posey County Emergency Management Director, presented the county EMA Mitigation Plan for town council approval. The plan is reviewed every ďŹ ve years and the new plan has already been approved by the State of Indiana, FEMA, and the Posey County Commissioners to date. Now all the communities in the county must approve it to be eligible for FEMA disaster relief funds. “Mitigation means identifying a known problem ahead of time and changing it to make it less severe in times of disaster. Wearing a seat belt is mitigation. For New Harmony, the plan calls for putting in three concrete basins to aid with storm drainage in high ood areas.

The three locations would be near the Barn Abbey, the ditch by the nursing home and the ditch by the Catho-

lic Church,� he explained.

The council approved it, but wanted to keep a copy for Flanders to look at ďŹ rst. • The council appointed John Jeries to another four year term on the Area Plan Commission. • The council approved a maintenance agreement with Keystone to maintain the software used for meter readings and sewer billings for $6,525 annually, up $270 from last year. • New Harmony Gazette Publisher Dan Barton asked how many miles of street are in New Harmony. Street Department Chairman Virginia Alsop could not say exactly.

Barton said he thought most of the streets could get paved with the sizeable Community Crossings Grant received and she nodded in assent. • Councilman Gary Watson reported that Town Marshal Aaron Straub graduated from his Police Academy training and has a good start on the job.

MV Elks holds membership drive

The Elks are having a membership drive now through February 28, 2018. We will be waiving the $25 application/initiation fee for those who submit their application for membership no later than February 28, 2018.

Please stop in and see us. We are open to the public on Saturday nights. We have just put in a pool room and two electronic dart boards in our “sports bar.� We would love to have you become a member of our organization.

We support many causes in Posey County. Relay for Life, Posey Humane Society, PC Pounds Puppies, Mount Vernon Ministerial Association with Christmas support for 50 children and their families each year, Cancer Research, Scholarship Programs, Hoop Shoot, Riley Children’s’ Hospital an Big Brothers/Big Sisters to name a few.

Over the last 15 years, Mount Vernon Elks has donated $2.1 Million to Posey County. Come join the fun and make Recycling center and yard site hours set a dierence in your community.

Follow us on Facebook ELKS Lodge #277 Mt. Vernon, Poseyville Yard Site: The Poseyville Yard Site will be Indiana. closed beginning December 21 for the winter and will reopen in early March.

Posey County Recycling Centers: All Posey County Recycling Centers will be closed on Saturday, December 23 for The Indiana Department of may be used at events within the Christmas holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Transportation announces the the school’s community to enYear from the sta at the Posey County Solid Waste District. kick o of its 2018 Paint the hance public awareness, pro-

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You will ďŹ nd a few changes to our shop in the new year.

For more information visit: www.firstumcmv/mission/ BOH, Facebook: BridgesofHopeFairTrade, or www.visitposeycounty.com/shop.

NH Fire Dept sets Sausage Supper New Harmony Fire Department will hold their annual Sausage Supper on Saturday, January 27 at 4 p.m. at the Posey County Fair Grounds, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony.

Please come out and enjoy the food to support the Fire Department. We also have a quilt Rae, Gun Rae and Chinese auction this year.

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Each INDOT District invites art classes/programs from middle and high schools to paint an INDOT snow plow blade with original artwork to represent their school. Applications and additional program details can be found at http://www.in.gov/indot/3427. htm.

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mote safety and foster greater appreciation of both INDOT and the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art program.

Paint the Plow is open to all middle schools, high schools and career-technical schools across the state. Only students who are currently enrolled in the applicant school may participate in the creation, execution and completion of the art project.

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To formally announce and celebrate the new Meals on Wheels site, SWIRCA & More had a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely proud to have the designation of Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Indiana,â&#x20AC;? said Rhonda Zuber, President of SWIRCA & More.

Through the Nutrition Department, SWIRCA & More provides 700 lunch site and home delivered meals every day that are prepared, cooked, and delivered from our own kitchen. Meals are delivered by volunteers to 16 congregate meal site locations in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, Posey, Perry, and Spencer counties. Meals are packaged in a tray with a ďŹ lm top

and can be placed in a microwave or conventional oven to be heated up.

All meals, which are served Monday thru Thursday 9am to 1pm, are provided on a contribution basis. Individuals must be 60 years or older to qualify for the program. There are no set income eligibility requirements, and no one is ever turned away due to lack of payment. Due to the substantial loss in funding, SWRICA was forced to shut down all meal sites and routes on Fridays. To ensure homebound clients donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go without food an extra meal is sent to them on Thursdays.

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‘Snow, ice’ continued from Page A1 moval Plant Project is 97 percent complete and there were some claims to pay on it out of the State Revolving Fund. The first one approved was the final payment to the Economic Development Coalition of Southwestern Indiana for their wage services, in the amount of $2,000.

A claim to Lochmueller Engineering Group for inspection work was approved in the amount of $2,055.20. The other claim to Lochmueller Group was for professional services in the amount of $4,144.64. The same group also was approved payment for professional services through November 30, 2017, on the East Side Gravity Flow Sewer Project, in the amount of $8,177.10.

Other SRF claims to be paid were for two change orders. Mayor Curtis said these changes would not result in additional cost to the city.

The money is already there in the contingency funds.

Change Order Number Three for the Phosphorous Project was paid to Custom Mechanical, in the amount of $1,823.27. This involved the deletion of an alarm panel in the chemical building itself. Another approved claim was for Change Order Number Four on the East Side Gravity Flow Sewer Project, to Thieneman Construction, in the amount of $14,487.88.

This order paid to put in a new utility line, as the force main was in the way. Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray explained the line was not where it was supposed to be, so it had to be moved unexpectedly.

In other board action: • Police Chief Tony Alldredge asked permission to use the city credit card and vehicle for him and Ben Bohleber to attend Grant Writers Class in Nashville, Tenn., from February 28 through March 2. It was approved. He reported that his department handled 225 calls since the last meeting.

• Fire Chief Wes Dixon also needed permission to use the city credit card and vehicle, for three of his staff to attend a Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis, April 27 through 28. He added he is asking now because they really need to go ahead with the hotel reservations. It was approved. His department handled 56 calls since the last meeting.

• Superintendent Gray reported that they had to make some repairs to the VacCon truck, but it is now back up and running just fine. He said work on the East Side Gravity Flow Sewer Project has stalled again. The contractor is working on the details, and that is all he knows as of meeting time.

Michael J. Cumbie, a retreat leader from Mobile, Ala., conducted the annual Parish Mission at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Mount Vernon on January 21 and 22.

His last presentation will be tonight January 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church.

Childcare will be available. The public is invited. Here he discusses plans with parishioner Jane Sutton. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

‘Playground’ continued from Page A1 only asking for permission to raise money to build this inclusion playground at the cityowned Riverbend Park.

Natalie Mackay and Jim Vollmer, representatives from the St. Charles, Mo., company, spoke at the meeting about their company and the plan they designed for Riverbend Park.

Unlimited Play’s motto is “where limitations are forgotten, and differences are celebrated.”

The playgrounds have equipment specifically designed to remove physical and social barriers so all children, with and without disabilities, can play side by side with their peers and families. Their nineteenth playground was just erected, focusing on veterans. Veteran’s groups are supporting these playgrounds, since many vets come home disabled, and cannot play with their children on a traditional playground.

Mackay, whose brainchild was the first playground built in Lake St. Louis in honor of her son, Zack, told the audience, “I would take my son to the playground and he would just sit and watch. No other children talked to him there, as he was ‘different.’ Here I was a major in Recreation Management and my own son could not participate. Play is the first language we all speak.” Her first effort raised $750,000 in four years and it was built ten years ago.

Vollmer said his own son was put in a wheelchair about that time and his world changed with this playground. “Kids talked and played with him and he made friends and before long, he was taking them for rides on his chair. It ended up changing our whole family dynamic.”

Vollmer’s son passed away in 2012 The award-winning nonprofit designs community playgrounds that have high back and saucer swings, slanted climbers, one side open merry go rounds, musical elements,transfer sta-

tions throughout, safe smooth spongy surfacing, and ramps from bottom to top with much seating. The group has submitted a design for Riverfront Park, using a farm-based theme, encompassing about 8,300 feet and it is expandable for addition down the road. It is estimated to cost about $600,000.

Asked about the planned location, Parks Superintendent Michael Harshbarger replied just east of the large metal swing area. It is behind the water garden, not on the main level, but down one. Councilman Larry Williams asked if the location would interfere with River Days or Smoke on the Ohio and Harshbarger replied it may interfere with the reenactments,which might have to relocate. Lighting and putting in rest rooms was also discussed. The city would own the playground and the Parks Director feels his budget could handle it. Major maintenance would be required about every ten years on the surfacing.

Community members can sponsor an individual playground item, donate in-kind services and supplies, and volunteer time. The company uses professional installers at the actual build, too.

It is envisioned that people will come from a fifty mile radius to use this destination playground, as the nearest one is near St. Louis. “If you do this right, you will be shocked at how many will come,” Mackay said.

Mackey also praised Miss Deno for her activism with the words, “It brought me to tears to know here she is, with no disabilities herself, advocating for those with them.” Councilman Mark Clements called her an inspiration to her classmates and the community.

While the council was very positive about the playground, it was decided to table it un-

til the next meeting to let the community give input. “Not everyone may agree with this use of our city property,” Mayor Bill Curtis noted and the others concurred. He said the first one, Zachary’s Playground turned out to be only five blocks from his daughter’s residence and he visited it while there. “It is a great thing,” he gushed.

In other council action: City Attorney Beth McFadin Higgins reported that the sewer tap-in committee, formed at the December meeting, met on January 9 with “good discussion.” Councilmen Andy Hoehn and Larry Williams, resident Phil Wells, and Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray prepared a recommendation from that meeting to bring to council that will “simplify the process.”

The ordinance proposal requires tap-in fees to be based on water meter size, not square footage, which resulted in really high rates for business owners. The committee found that many communities of comparable size are doing this.

The meter sizes for basic residential service are 5/8” and 3/4” with this fee lowered to $750.

The tap-in fee for a 1 inch meter would be set at $1,875 and for a 2 inch meter at $7,500. For anything over a two inch meter, the tap-in fee would be negotiated with the Board of Works, but not less than $30,000, depending on the use and availability.

It was noted that if someone has a 3/4 inch meter and builds something new putting in a 1 or 2 inch meter, they will get credit for what was already paid and just pay the difference.

Attorney Higgins said financial consultants Umbaugh determined the original bonds do not need to be opened up again for this change, as they will still be in compliance. Both councilmen on the committee agreed it was a good

compromise and is much fairer to residents and business owners and will save them money. Council authorized their attorney to move forward with preparation of the tap-in fee ordinance, advertise tax rates and set a public hearing for it.

• The final reading of the ordinance to rezone 314 Pearl Street from RM to CG passed, so it is on record as 18-5. The owners would like to put a sporting goods store at the site.

• The council formally accepted the Posey County Mitigation Plan, as presented by Emergency Management Agency Director Larry Robb at their last meeting.

• An ordinance adopting a supplement to the code of ordinances for the city passed on first reading, rules were suspended, and it passed on the other two readings to become 18-6.

• Councilman Hoehn stated he got a call from Jim Powers and he was wondering if they could get the traffic counters back out on Vista. He is still seeing a lot of semis on his street. Mayor Curtis replied he can call EMPO and see.

• Acting as the Water Utility Board, council heard Superintendent Gray say “it is really cold out and everything is running as well as can be expected.” He also said the contractors have pulled from work on the East Side Gravity Flow Sewer Project. They are having some technical issues and he hopes to hear more late next week. Attorney Higgins commented that Chemtrade met the legal requirements on their PAC supply bid; however, the bond needs to be executed bywitnesses prior to acceptance. Gray added he really needs to place an order within the next few days so it was approved to award the PAC bid for 2018 to the company, after the Bid Bond has been witnessed correctly and received by Clerk-Treasurer Sitzman.

‘Carlton retiring’ continued from Page A1 career at South Terrace, pending the approval of the North Posey School Board on Monday, February 12, 2018.

Carlton says she became a principal primarily for her love of the students and to see progress in the classroom keep pace with the times. She has witnessed, for example, the effective results of classroom inclusion and the RTI process, or response to intervention process, both started at South Terrace before most schools in the area.

Classroom inclusion allows special education students to stay in the general education classroom, she explains, whereas the RTI process helps students to catch up to grade level when necessary.

“I like the kids. I like being with the kids. But I also like seeing progress being made,” Carlton comments. “I wanted to make some changes to make sure we were changing with the times and we were going to get things accomplished.”

The North Posey graduate has served on numerous committees in her local North Posey school district while staying actively involved in the Indiana Associate of School Principals, or IASP.

She’s also a member of the Poseyville Kiwanis.

Her peers in the IASP have twice awarded her the honor of Principal of the Year for District 11— in 2003 and 2013. She credits two of those peers, Jerry Funkhouser (former principal of Mount Vernon Junior High School) and Lee Begle (a former principal in Ferdinand, Ind.) with encouraging her to become involved in the IASP and with providing her invaluable advice about school administration.

Two of her peers at South Terrace speak to the heart of Carlton’s recognition. They comment on her leadership and, above all, her friendship.

Secretary Kathy Martin has served Carlton in the office for 10 years.

“We’ve been a Four-Star school for the past couple of years, and that reflects on her.

She doesn’t try to take credit for it, but the school wouldn’t be a Four-Star school if it weren’t for her,” Martin states and adds, “Other principals respect her. They call her. She’s just a leader.”

Martin admits she will miss Carlton’s presence in the office.

“I will miss her friendship.

‘Poseyville’ continued from Page A1 clude the site of illegal activities or a fire hazard that could interfere with the use of a premises in or around a neighborhood. The Council decided to table the matter pending a review by the Council and Town Attorney’s office.

Posey County EMA Director Larry Robb was present to discuss the FEMA and Department of Homeland Securities’ five-year mitigation plan for Posey County which included the Town of Poseyville. The plan was discussed and accepted by the Council.

There was also a discussion regarding an additional storm siren for the Town. EMA Director Larry Robb explained that he would take the matter under advisement.

In other business: • Town Board Meeting minutes of December 27, 2017, were approved as read.

• The town’s claims were submitted and approved for payment.

The next meeting of the Poseyville Town Council will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 4:30 p.m.

“We’ve had a good working friendship, but outside of work, too,” Martin says.

“She’s a lot of fun. We work well together.”

Indeed, Martin explains Carlton respects her relationships with all of her staff.

“She will back any of her teachers or any employee in the building — as far as anyone saying anything negative about them,” Martin comments. “She will stand behind any of them.”

Likewise, sixth-grade teacher Donna McGinness, after 18 years with the MSD of North Posey, speaks highly of Carlton.

“She’s very committed to making sure all of us are upto-date on all of the changes that have occurred in the state so that we can meet the kids’ needs,” McGinness says. “In turn, it’s enabled us to stay on top of test scores.”

McGinness appreciates her friendship with Carlton both at and away from school also.

She notes how Carlton treats her staff like friends. To witness, McGinness mentions the annual Christmas ornament party for all South Terrace personnel and retirees held at Carlton’s home for a number of years.

“She will be greatly missed.

She always kept the kids in mind. She’s worked to make our curriculum stronger and was never afraid of the changes that occurred,” McGinness said. “Her foresight, her planning, her vision for the future —all that will be greatly missed.”

As South Terrace principal, Carlton has seen the addition of the first-ever gymnasium at the school. Until its construction (begun in 2014), gym had been held in the “multi-purpose room,” the lunch room.

“I loved seeing the excitement on the kids’ faces when they walked into the new gym for the first time,” she recalls.

The complete remodeling of the office area and all existing classrooms happened during Carlton’s tenure as well.

“I can still see the backhoes go down our hallway when the remodeling project started the first day of summer,” she says.

“I was wondering if they’d finish by the time for school to begin again.”

Through it all, Carlton keeps a great sense of fun, perhaps the best anecdote to the pressures and perplexities associated with a principal’s job. Her students will forever remember winning her

Posey County woman arrested in Fort Branch on outstanding warrant Special to the News Friday night at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to a residence located at 8103 Angelia Drive in Fort Branch to serve an arrest warrant on Christopher J. Worland, 39. An warrant had been issued for Worland’s arrest for Invasion of Privacy, a Class 6 Felony.

When troopers arrived two males and one female exited the residence.

They were identified as Christopher Worland, 39, Billie Jo Cain, 38, and Kevin M. Trent, 27. Troopers discovered that Cain had an active arrest warrant out of Posey County for driving while intoxicated. Trent was wanted out of Vanderburgh County for failure to appear for a misdemeanor offense. Trent was visiting Worland and Cain.

During a search of the residence,

troopers found multiple small baggies containing meth, two syringes loaded with meth, a small amount of marijuana and multiple drug paraphernalia items. Worland and Cain were arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. Trent was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail for his warrant.

Charges: • Dealing Meth, Class 4 Felony • Possession of Meth, Class 6 Felony • Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor • Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class 6 Felony • Possession of a Syringe, Class 6 Felony • Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

challenge during one school candy fundraiser. She set the bar high: if the students raised a certain dollar amount, they could tape her to the school wall. Her students rose to the occasion.

“The kids taped me to the wall with duct tape. True story,” she says and laughs.

“They just kept piling it on until I was completely attached to the wall.”

Kelly Carlton makes her home with her husband, Joe Fredrich, Service Director for Kenny Kent Toyota Lexus, and their two female boxers, Jazz and Jule. When she retires she plans to spend more time at the family’s second home on Lake Malone in

Muhlenberg County, Ky. “I plan to spend quite a bit more time down there. I love to fish and to boat and to swim,” she says. “And I’m going to pick up my golf game again. I’m just going to enjoy things again.”

Carlton emphasizes, though, she will miss her education career and expresses gratitude for her life at North Posey.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed spending my entire education career with North Posey school district,” she comments. “It’s a fabulous school district. I couldn’t have been any happier throughout my career. They’ve provided me with a wonderful, wonderful life.”

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Vikings senior Jacob Sanford runs the ball down the court during a home game against South Spencer Rebels Friday night. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Chris Morlan Last Friday night was North Posey’s first game back at home since December 1. The South Spencer Rebels traveled to “The Barn” to play the Vikings. North Posey cruised easily to victory beating Rebels 78-52, in Pocket Athletic Conference play. It was a great win for the Vikings. North Posey’s season record is seven wins and four losses.

The Vikings outscored the Rebels during every quarter of the game. North Posey completed 43 percent of their field goal shots but, struggled behind the free throw line only making nine of their sixteen attempts.

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Before the tip-off of Friday night’s game, former Viking Austin Graves, right, gives Jacob Sanford, left, the game ball from Friday nights South Spencer game. At that game, Sanford surpassed Graves to become North Posey’s all-time career three-point field goal leader. Photo by Heather Morlan

Mount Vernon’s Nate Morgan spars with a Viking opponent at a recent tournament. Photo by Garry Beeson

Wildcat grapplers fifth at Big Eight

By Chris Morlan Mount Vernon competed in the Big Eight Conference wrestling meet last Saturday at Princeton High School.

Vincennes Lincoln dominated the meet and won the conference with 193 points.

The Wildcats finished fifth with 97 points, but had some good notable results from a few wrestlers on this young team.

Luke McGennis in the 170-pound weight class, was the highlight of the day for the Wildcats. McGennis won the 170-pound class beating the Mount Carmel wrestler by major decision 11-3 to finish the day in first place.

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Viking wrestlers finish second at PAC

Kameron Kendall eyes his opponent during a recent tournament. The Vikings wrestling team competed last Saturday at Heritage Hills for the Pocket Athletic Conference tournament. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Chris Morlan The North Posey wrestling team traveled to Heritage Hills last Saturday for the Pocket Athletic Conference tournament. Southridge was crowned team champions with 224.5 points, followed

by North Posey finishing second with 214.5 points and Heritage Hills finishing in third place with 174 points.

Viking coach Cody Moll stated after the meet, “Southridge improved from the PAC duals and got their whole team back from winning football state. Southridge looked good overall. We didn’t wrestle bad. We just gave up too many losses at the end of the day to lose by ten points to Southridge.”

North Posey had four wrestlers win their weight classes. Kameron Kendall in the 113-pound weight class, Albert Spencer in the 126-pound weight class, Levi Miller in the 152-pound weight class and Colton Gamblin in the 170-pound weight class.

Moll stated, “Albert Spencer was a seeded fifth in his weight class. Spencer beat the four seed, first seed and beat the

second seed winning by major decision in the 126-pound weight class. Levi Miller got first. He was a number one seed and wrestled well all day. We assumed he would win and he got a lot of bonus points along the way. Colton Gamblin also got first. He was also a number one seed and wrestled well a majority of the day. (Kameron) Kendall had an exciting match in the finals to win putting his opponent on his back with about three seconds to go in the match.”

Braiden Fitts in the 106-pound weight class, finished the day in second place.

Moll stated, “Fitz made the finals and had a pretty good day until his last match, which was a tough opponent.

Finishing third in their weight classes were Clay Will in the 120-pound weight class, and Thomas Rapp in the 132-pound weight class. Moll’s remarks on Will and Rapp were, “Clay Will had a good day.

Thomas Rapp got third and had a good day. Rapp had a controversial match in the semifinals that could have put us in the championship match.”

North Posey had two wrestlers place

Austin Frymire spars with a Wildcat opponent during a recent tournament. Photo

by Dave Pearce fourth in their weight classes. Dalton Hill in the 138-pound weight class and Austin Frymire in the 145-pound weight class.

The Vikings had three wrestlers finish fifth in their respective weight classes.

Adam Jasso in the 160-pound weight class, Zach Adkins in the 195-pound weight class and Dylan Butts in the 285-pound weight class.

Placing sixth in their weight classes were Jake Blankenship in the 182-pound

weight class and Cody Martin in the 220-pound weight class. Coach Moll stated, “Our big guys did not wrestle well. A lot of them wrestled below their seed which hurt us overall and one of the reasons we finished second to Southridge.”

The Vikings next match is the IHSAA wrestling sectionals on Saturday, January 27 at Evansville Central high school. The start time is 9 a.m.

Lady Vikings lose conference game

By Chris Morlan The North Posey Lady Vikings went on the road last Saturday afternoon to play against the Tell City Lady Marksman. North Posey played hard but came up short losing in overtime 47-45.

North Posey led at halftime 20-19. Tell City outscored the Lady Vikings 10-6 in the third quarter to take over the lead 29-26 after the period. The Lady Vikings fought back and closed out the fourth quarter tying the score 40-40 to end regulation. Overtime was close, but Tell City scored on a key basket to win the game by two points.

Leading the Lady Vikings in scoring were Kim Weaver with 20 points, followed

by Haley Wilson with nine points, Christine Scheller with six points, Danielle Perry with six points and Annemarie Cardin with four points.

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Vikings win second game against Raiders

By Chris Morlan The North Posey Vikings were back on the court last Saturday night to play another conference opponent: the Southridge Raiders. North Posey fought hard and beat the Raiders 57-52 to improve their overall record to 8-4 and 2-1 in the Pocket Athletic Conference.

Before the tip-off of this game, former Viking standout Austin Graves gave Jacob Sanford the game ball from Friday nights South Spencer game. Sanford surpassed Graves to become North Posey’s all-time career three-point field goal leader.

Southridge was taller in height against an undersized Vikings team, but that did not intimidate North Posey. Viking center Jordan Goedde sat out another game due to a previous concussion injury. Goedde should be back on the court for this Friday’s basketball game.

The Raiders won the tip-off and the first quarter was just watching both teams trading baskets and committing numerous turnovers. Sophomore, Josiah Ricketts scored nine points in the first quarter to lead the Vikings after one period 12-10.

North Posey started the second quarter on a 9-1 scoring run to extend the lead to 21-11. Junior Shane Harris drained a key three-point basket during the run.

Alex Stewart stole the basketball on the next possession and made a layup to break away from the Raiders with five minutes left in the second period. Southridge called a timeout to cool off the Vikings. The Raiders came back on the court and went on a 7-0 run to close out the second quarter.

North Posey didn’t score again in the last five minutes of the second quarter, but maintained the lead 21-18 to finish the first half.

Southridge started the third quarter with a three-point basket to narrow the Vikings lead 21-20 with 6:30 left in the period. North Posey broke out of their scoring slump with a 7-1 run of their own to extend the lead again 2822. The Vikings ended the third quarter with a 34-30 lead against the Raiders.

North Posey started the fourth quarter with another scoring run to lead 39-30 with 6:51 left in the game. Southridge called another timeout. The Raiders scored the next four points of the quarter to narrow North Posey’s lead to 39-34 with 6:04 left in the game.

Both teams would continue to keep the game close. Everytime you thought the Vikings would break away, Southridge would squeak back in this game. The Raiders drained a three-point basket and was fouled with seconds left in the game, scaring the Viking fans. North Posey still led 56-52. The Southridge player missed the free throw. North Posey’s Josiah Ricketts rebounded the basket and was immediately fouled with 2.1 seconds left in the game. Ricketts made one of the two free throws to finish the game for the Vikings and get the 57-52 win.

The Vikings made 45 percent of their field goals and 70 percent from the free throw line. North Posey drained 13 of their 16 free throws in the second half.

Leading the Vikings were Jacob Sanford with 23 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one block shot. Next was Josiah

Senior David Bender keeps the ball away from a Southridge Raiders opponent during a recent game. Photo by Dave Pearce Ricketts with 22 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Shane Harris scored five points and two rebounds. Corey Heath with three points and five rebounds. Drake Rogers scored two points with five rebounds

and four assists. Alex Stewart with two points and one steal and David Bender had three rebounds and two assists.

After the game, Coach Heath Howington stated, “We got up 19-10 and Southridge closed the

‘Vikings’ continued from Page B1 ing the third quarter outscoring the Rebels 27-9 to extend their lead to 61-36.

There were two North Posey basketball players scoring in double figures for the game. Jacob Sanford scored 29 points, four rebounds and three assists. Sanford also broke the school record for career three-point field goals made. The previous record was held by Austin Graves, who broke the record during the 2015-2016 season.

The other double-digit scorer for the Vikings was Josiah Ricketts with 21 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Alex Stewart scored seven points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Drake Rogers scored six points eight rebounds, three assists and one steal. Corey Heath scored four points, nine rebounds with one steal and one blocked shot. Shane Harris had four points, three rebounds and two as-

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Lady Wildcats lose against Jasper The Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats played Jasper at home last Saturday afternoon. Jasper jumped out on Mount Vernon to secure a 18-7 lead after one quarter. The eleven-point lead Jasper held after the first quarter gave them stability to beat Mount Vernon 51-38.

Mount Vernon outscored Jasper 11-10 in the second quarter and 13-10 in the third quarter, but it wasn’t enough to beat Jasper.

Leading the Lady Wildcats in scoring were Hallie Fisher with 12 points, followed by Paige Robinson with 11 points and Libby Steinhart with seven points.

Up next for the Lady Wildcats is this Tuesday, January 23 at home against Wood Memorial. Junior varsity game starts at 6 p.m. and varsity begins at 7:30 p.m. Mount Vernon also plays on Thursday, January 25 at home against Evansville Harrison. The junior varsity game begins at 6 p.m. and the varsity tips off at 7:30 p.m.

Wildcats struggle against Mount Carmel Mount Vernon played the Mount Carmel Golden Aces last Saturday morning at the Carmi, Illinois basketball tournament. The Golden Aces dominated the game and beat the Wildcats 69-27. Mount Carmel led at the half 33-11 and never looked back.

Leading the Wildcats in scoring were Ben Varner with six points, followed by Sam Thomas with five points, Breckin Austin with five points and Nick Curtis with three points. Nathan Fischer, Hunter Murphy and Zach Batteiger each scored two points and Braden Henning scored one point.

North Posey Sophomore Zack Lowe keeps his sights on the hoop during the recent reserve game. Photo by Dave Pearce sists. David Bender scored two points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Tristin Fisher scored two

points and three rebounds.

Camden Bender scored two points and Brandon Hamman scored one point.

‘Wildcats’ continued from Page B1 ished in second place. The following wrestlers finished third in their weight classes: Dalton Schmidt in the 152-pound weight class, Seth Sharber in the 160-pound weight class and Nate Morgan in the 126-pound weight class.

Mount Vernon had two wrestlers finish the day in the fourth place in their respective weight classes. Brent Ricketts in the 182-pound weight class and Drake Ricketts in the 145-pound weight class.

After the meet, Mount Vernon head coach Tim Alcorn stated, “It was not our best showing nor was it our best effort. We have a young team that has a lot to learn and it was on grand

display today. We need to focus harder on the areas we need improvement on. Our efforts and focus in general needs to be better. Next week is a new week and we will be on the right ship be-

fore that time.”

The Wildcats next match is the IHSAA wrestling sectionals on Saturday, January 27 at Evansville Central high school. The start time is 9 a.m.

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Mount Vernon boys lose a close game to Fairfield The Wildcats played again on Saturday night against the Fairfield Mules for another game of the Carmi basketball tournament. Mount Vernon came up short at the end of the game and lost to the Mules 64-59. The Wildcats led this game at the half 29-24, but turnovers killed Mount Vernon from closing out this game.

Mount Vernon had three players score in double figures. Hunter Murphy with 14 points, Nathan Fischer scored 13 points and Sam Thomas with 11 points.

Other Wildcats that scored in this game were Ben Varner with seven points and Zach Batteiger with six points. Mitchell Wilson, Braden Henning and Logan Sitzman scored two points each.

Mount Vernon plays again on Tuesday, January 23 at Carmi against Edwards County.

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Give Southridge a lot of credit because they wouldn’t go away, but also give our guys credit. We maintained the lead the whole game and every time Southridge threw a punch, we gave one back to them. It was a total team effort tonight especially on the defensive end.”

With Jordan Goedde out for tonight’s game, Coach Howington explained, “With Jordan out the last few games, it’s made everyone else step up and as much as we want Jordan back healthy, this is a blessing in disguise.”

North Posey’s bench has really stepped up during Goedde’s absence and Howington commented, “I can’t say enough about the effort off the bench from Alex Stewart and Shane Harris. Everyone contributed in some way. It was a good weekend for us and we are in the conference hunt now.”

Howington elaborated on who the Vikings play next, stating “another conference home game on Tuesday against Tecumseh.

Against one of the best coaches in the area (Tecumseh head coach Kevin Oxley). It doesn’t get any easier for us.

The Vikings play again on Tuesday, January 23 at home against Tecumseh. The varsity game tips off at 7 p.m. North Posey travels to South Knox on Friday, January 26 and at Princeton on Saturday, January 27.

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Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus seeking new members Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus, our community based musical organization, is preparing to begin their Spring Season with rehearsals at Hedges Central, Seventh and Canal Streets in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The Orchestra and Chorus, which is always open to new instrumentalists and vocalists, will begin rehearsals in February. The first rehearsal for the Orchestra is Friday, February 9 at 6 p.m. and the first rehearsal for the Chorus is Tuesday, February 13 at 6 p.m. Walk- ins are welcome. Wolfgang is self-supporting with members from Mount Vernon, Evansville, New Harmony, Fort Branch and other area communities. USI and UE Stu-

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Tomes files for re-election in Senate District 49 State Senator Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) filed the necessary paperwork to run for reelection in Senate District 49, which is composed of Gibson and Posey Counties and a portion of Vanderburgh County.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, Tomes said he has devoted his life to serving his country and fighting for freedom.

“Now, more than ever, our freedoms are under attack,” he said. “After serving our great nation in the military, I decided to serve in another capacity as a member of the Indiana Legislature, fighting for Southwest Indiana. Serving my fellow Hoosiers is a tremendous honor – whether it is in the Army or in the Indiana Legislature. Because I still want to serve, I’ve decided to re-enlist and continue to fight each and every day for the children, farmers, veterans, and families – not only for everyone who calls Southwest Indiana home but for all the good citizens of our state. I am grateful and humbled to have this opportunity.”

Tomes serves as Assistant Majority Caucus Chair and is a member of the Senate Committees on Agriculture; Commerce and Technology; Corrections and Criminal Law; Natural Resources; and Utilities. He and his wife Margie reside in Wadesville.

MSDMV to conduct Kindergarten Registration On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon will be conducting Kindergarten Registration.

Full-day Kindergarten is offered in all three elementary schools. (If school is canceled or delayed on February 7, the make-up date is February 14.)

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an hour - Raintree Circle, Mount Vernon 11:12 a.m. - Threatening - Caller advised that an inmate in the Vanderburgh County Jail has called her Romaine Road, Poseyville 4:04 p.m. - Fraud - Caller is wanting to file a fraud report against her son - Walker, Poseyville 7:23 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Wife has scissors, is trying to attack complainant - Locust Street, Mount Vernon 11:30 p.m. - Assault - 50 year-old female assaulted in Evansville. Requesting to speak with an officer - East Water Street, Mount Vernon 11:35 p.m. - Message - 19 year-old daughter has been missing for two days - Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon January 7 1:42 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Female and male customer needing removed from the property - Second Street, Mount Vernon 2:21 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised subject is back at apartment causing issues - Locust Street, Mount Vernon 9:23 a.m. - Threatening - Caller advised that male subject is making threats against her family - Midway Drive, Poseyville 8:02 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised subjects there starting issues and there are children in the residence00Nettleton Street, Mount Vernon 10:20 p.m. - Information - Caller advised that she has found her daughter and that she is no longer missing Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon January 8 8:55 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Caller advised someone has stolen diesel and batteries off equipment in fields - No location 10:44 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Not in progress.

Someone has broken glass in the door near door handle - Bald Knob Road, Mount Vernon 11:23 a.m. - Theft - Caller advised toolbox was stolen.

Has now located the tool box - Upton Court, Mount Vernon 12:12 p.m. - Theft - Received a call from employee, advised two males entered store - Southwind Plaza, Mount Vernon 12:13 p.m. - Suspicious - Male subject walking in the alley, hanging around where delivery drivers park

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Gloria Briesacher, 61, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Timothy Briesacher, 64, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Battery Against a Public Safety Official, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Battery Against a Public Safety Official, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Intimidation, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 4- Intimidation, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 5- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 6- Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 6 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, 12 months probation and fees. Ct. 1- One year Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- One year Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- One year Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 41 year Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 5- 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Logan Cheshire, 21, Evansville. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle With an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .08 or More, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemean-

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or. Ct. 2 and 3 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, one year probation and fees, counseling, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license suspended 30 days. One year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Patrick Doherty, 40, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor. Judgment of Conviction entered on Ct. 1 as a Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, $100 child abuse prevention fee, One year probation and fees. Ct. 1- One year Posey County Jail; Ct. 2- 180 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

2018-14 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND AREA PLAN COMMISSION MONTHLY MEETING DATES FOR 2018

ALL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT 5 P.M. ALL AREA PLAN COMMISSION MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT 6 P.M. (UNLESS NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE) MEETINGS HELD IN THE HOVEY HOUSE, 330 WALNUT ST., MT. VERNON, IN JANUARY ll FEBRUARY 8 MARCH 8 APRIL 12 MAY 10 JUNE 14 JULY 12 AUGUST 9 SEPTEMBER 13 OCTOBER ll NOVEMBER 8 DECEMBER 13 Published in the Posey County News on January 23, 2018 - hspaxlp

2018-08 This instrument shall serve as Public Notice that Sealed Proposals for the maintenance of Regulated Drains in Posey County, Indiana, by Periodic Maintenance for a section of the following Legal Drain: Whipple Ditch Proposals shall be received by the Auditor of Posey County until 4:00 p.m. local time, on Monday, February 5th, 2018 at which time proposals received shall be delivered to the Posey County Drainage Board. Proposals will also be accepted prior to the Drainage Board Meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 at the Hovey House. Proposals will be opened and read aloud in the county commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hearing Room. Any proposal received unsealed or past the designated time shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

Proposals must be submitted on approved forms, properly executed, and accompanied by a CertiďŹ ed Check, Cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Check or other approved security in the amount of (5) percent of the total bid.

Proposals and securities shall be sealed together in an envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, and the title of the work; and all prepared according to such particulars as will distributed via documentation available from the Posey County Surveyor and explained at the Bid Meeting at the site of the work to be performed. Attendance to this meeting is mandatory for all bidders. If a bidder cannot attend, an authorized representative of the bidder may attend. If neither is possible for a prospective bidder, arrangements must be made to meet with the County Surveyor at the Work Site prior to the submission of proposal. No bids will be accepted from any contractor who does not attend the bid meeting or arrange to meet with the Posey County Surveyor.

The date of the Bid Meeting will be Friday, January 26th, @ 10 A.M. The location will be at 1414 Upper Upton Rd, 47620 in Posey County, Indiana.

Improperly completed proposals may be disregarded by the Board. Successful bidders shall sign contracts with the Board within ďŹ ve days of the award. A performance bond may be required of the Contractor by the Board. The bid bonds of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned within thirty (30) days of the awards.

The Posey County Drainage Board reserves the right to reject any part of all bids and waive any informalities in bidding.

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costs One year probation and fees. 180 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Macer Ours, 20, Mount Vernon. Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Macer Ours, 20, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Intimidation, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Intimidation, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, no contact with Skylar Turner, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license suspended 180 days. 18 months Community Corrections Program and fees. Ct. 1- 18 months Indiana Department of Correction; Ct. 3- One year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Kyle Wade Plunkett, 32, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Strangulation, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Domestic Battery, Level 6 Felony. Ct. is dismissed. $1 plus costs, One year Community Corrections. One year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Joseph Patrick Irvin, 22, McAllen, TX. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license suspended 30 days, counseling, one year probation and fees.

One year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Harold Kester, Jr., 49, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Chemical Reagents or Precursors with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Illegal Possession of Anhydrous Ammonia or Ammonia Solution, Level 6 Felony. Dismissed.

Kody Middleton, 20, Poseyville. Ct. 1- Domestic Battery, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Battery by Bodily Waste, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 and 2 are dismissed. $1 plus

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All land occupiers and other interested parties are entitled to attend.

The meeting will be held at the Ribeyre Gymnasium, New Harmony, Indiana.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Chuck Ries, Chairman Matthew McFadin, Vice Chairman Jim Droege, Member Larry Burkhart, Member Matt Schenk, Member

SCOTT BECKER, President TIM HOENERT, Member MATT SCHENK, Member DALE KOESTER, Member JAY PRICE, Commissioner / Member ADAM BIGGE, Posey County Surveyor

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Brandon S. Raybon, 27, Mt. Carmel, IL. Domestic Battery, Level 6 Felony.

Amended to Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, One year probation and fees. One year Posey County Jail, suspended.

William Edgar Ricketts, II, 27, Mount Vernon. Domestic Battery, Level 6 Felony. Six months Indiana Department of Corrections.

William Ricketts, II, 27, Mount Vernon. Invasion of Privacy, Class A Misdemeanor. 60 days Posey County Jail.

James Morrison See, 25, Mount Vernon. Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. 28 days Posey County Jail.

Jared Shake, 28, Evansville. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Rory Shukstor, 30, PlainďŹ eld, IL. Ct. 1- Burglary, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Theft, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Criminal Mischief, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 5- False Informing, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 3, 4 and 5 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, restitution to Huckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the amount of $637, Five years probation and fees.

Ct. 1- Five years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- One year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended to probation and monitor tracking.

Jacelyn Wolfe, 32, Mount Vernon. Interference with the Reporting of a Crime, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, six months probation and fees.

Six months Posey County Jail, suspended.

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