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Arrest warrant issued for former teacher Rodgers faces two charges of Child Seduction

By Dave Pearce An arrest warrant has been issued for a Farmersville Elementary School teacher who resigned abruptly in late November or early December of 2017.

Camella Gay Rodgers will face two charges of Child Seduction as the result of actions alleged in

a Probable Cause Affidavit filed in Posey Circuit Court on Friday, January 8, 2018.

According to information revealed in the affidavit, Rodgers had been both a coach and a tutor to the high school student during the time the actions are alleged to have taken place. The actions are

alleged to have taken place over about a year’s time when the student was underage.

In a summary paragraph, the affidavit reads, “This investigation has revealed that Camella Rodgers has engaged in various sexual acts with (the victim) while the victim was 17 years of age. The various

sexual acts included digital penetration of the female sex organ as well as penetration by an object. The sexual acts took place in Posey County, Indiana, at various locations including Farmersville Elementary School and rural areas located in the county on or near private farm ground. This investigation revealed that Camella Rodgers was employed at the time of these sexual acts as an elementary school

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Man pleads guilty to child molesting

New county treasurer appointed

By Dave Pearce The Posey County Republican Party has selected current chief deputy treasurer Vicki Peerman as the new Posey County Treasurer in a caucus of county precinct committee people recently.

According to Posey County GOP Chairman Greg Newman, Peerman comes with more than adequate experience to fill the position created when treasurer Justin White accepted a position in the private sector recently.

“Having served as Chief Deputy in Treasurer’s Office, Vicki brings continuity and experience to her new position,” Newman said. “We thank her for her eagerness to serve the people of Posey County and welcome her as Treasurer.”

Peerman has worked in the treasurer’s office since 2008, where her responsibilities included accountability for property tax billing and collection of over $34 million dollars per year; processing Treasurer’s

teacher for the MSD of Mount Vernon and that (the victim) was a student at Mount Vernon High School. Rodgers tutored the victim for a period of time in her classroom and also assisted in coaching the victim while the victim was participating on the track and field team, all while carrying on a sexual relationship with the student.”

Newly named Posey County Treasurer Vicki Peerman stands with her husband, Todd and son Jared Cannato. Photo submitted paperwork requirement for spring and fall property tax distribution to local taxing units; handle investment of county funds when required; manage monthly reconciliation of six bank accounts and submitting monthly Treasurer’s report to the State of Indiana; daily balancing of Treasurer’s cash drawer

and all financial paperwork submitted by County Auditor; balance and maintain daily disbursement from Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to Posey County in accord with County Auditor’s office; process and balance

By Dave Pearce A Mount Vernon man recently pled guilty to Child Molesting charges, a Level One Felony.

According to Posey County Prosecutor Travis Clowers.

41-year-old Brandon Funk was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Clowers indicated that a plea agreement was reached in which the guilty Brandon Funk plea was accepted, sparing the victim the trauma of a court trial.

According to the probable cause affidavit, the two counts of child molestation were between Aug. 1, 2016, and June 25, 2017.

The charge read as follows, “between August 1, 2016 and June 25, 2017, in

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Common council revisits Two arrested in theft investigation issues with area juveniles

By Lois Mittino Gray The first 2018 meeting of the Mount Vernon Common Council on January 4 was very proactive and positive, addressing the recent concerns about the city’s juvenile problems, making routine annual appointments and listening to a plea to residents from Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray to stay out of the pits.

“During this very cold weather, water customers need to please stay out of their meter pits. Should you find that you meter is frozen, you need to call the Water Department and we will take care of it,” he announced. “Let’s get the word out!”

Police Chief Tony Alldredge initiated the discussion on juveniles, in reference to the last meeting in December, where several residents addressed the council about teens committing vandalism and bullying. In response, the Chief appointed Skylar Turner as Juvenile Officer for the department.

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Briefly 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 Drawing and Watercolor: APL Workshop January 11 and 25, 10 a.m.

Alexandrian Public Library Gardening Gabfest: Garden Club of NH January 13, 9 a.m.

Working Men’s Institute Canvas and Conversation: PC Council on Aging January 18, 1 p.m.

Mount Vernon Center

More information on these and other events inside today’s Posey County News

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Special the News ducted a full scale investigation, New Years Day was productive finding numerous items that had for Posey County Sheriff’s Depubeen reported stolen in five sepaties after a mid-morning invesrated cases. Three of these cases tigation led to the arrest of two were in Posey County and two individuals for alleged crimes ocother cases in Gibson County. curring in both Posey and Gibson An adult, Jordan A. Wampler counties. age 21, and a juvenile accomplice Posey County Sheriff Greg were arrested and charged with Oeth said the investigation bethe crimes. Wampler was transgan with Deputy Justin Rutledge ported to the Posey County Jail, checking a tip that stolen motorwhere he was lodged and charged cycles and various tools could with four counts of theft, one Jordan Wampler be found at a residence on Old count of burglary, and one count Blairsville Road. Deputy Rutledge was un- of possession of drug paraphernalia. able to find anyone at the residence, but did Wampler remains in the Posey County Jail observe a four-wheeler parked in the yard. with his next court appearance scheduled for A check of the VIN was made by Rutledge, February 6, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. in the Posey which showed the four-wheeler had been re- Superior Court. Information regarding the juported stolen. venile in this matter was turned over to Posey Armed with this information, Rutledge con- County Juvenile Probation authorities.

Posey County’s rising star

Rowe retires from Co-op Elpers has her sights set high and a song in her heart after 32 years First in a series on the job

By Bryana Schreiber Riser Competition At the young age of 14, local singer and songwriter, Makenna “Kenna” Elpers has been named country music station 99.5 WKDQ’s 2017 Taste of Country Hometown Riser. Elpers has loved music from a young age. Since she was three she has set her sights on “growing up” to become a country music singer. This talented young woman with a song in her heart began performing publicly on a small scale at 11-years-old. She is now a freshman at North Posey High School, and after entering WKDQ’s competition she was invited to play her original song “Go Away” live on December 21 at Kevin’s Backstage Bar and Grill in Evansville before a panel of judges. While the competition was tough, she is

Local celebrity singer McKenna Elpers provided a Concert in the Park for Cynthiana residents during National Night Out last year.

Photo by Dave Pearce honored to have been declared the winner. This energetic rising star shared with us how she got her start, what inspires her and where

she hopes her journey will lead.

“Being named the winner of

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By Lois Mittino Gray Debbie Rowe and her husband, Gary, plan to “get their kicks on Route 66” this summer. They will be able to scratch the long-dreamed of road trip off their bucket list because Debbie now has the time to do it. This past Thursday, she worked her last day at the Posey County Co-op after 32 years as a diligent employee of the Mount Vernon business.

At a noon celebration, co-workers and friends dropped by the store for a piece of cake and offered well wishes for her retirement. John Fifer, the current Co-op Store Manager, praised her dedication to her job. “On days when it snowed so hard that I couldn’t even get there,

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one of the last of a dying breed. Locally-owned newspapers are nearly non-existent now in America. What local newspapers that are still in business are owned by larger out-of-town or out-of-state corporations who quite frankly, couldn’t care less about the areas they “serve.�

But the Posey County News is dierent. My wife and multiple members of my family reside here in the county and we all care about the county and what happens to its residents.

That’s what has made the production of this week’s newspaper particularly tough.

Recently, I have been blessed to have Chris Morlan step up and take an active role in my favorite part of the paper, the sports. He has, in fact, done such a great job that it has enabled me to get back to the kinds of things a real newspaper owner/publisher should be doing ‌ the news.

Rarely does a week go by that we do not have the obituaries of long-time friends, families or acquaintances on our obituary page.

This week is no exception. While you may see the obituary page as just another page of the newspaper, I see it as an opportunity to pay tribute to those who we have lost during the week. It is often emotional for me.

But opening up more time to spend with the “real� news side of things has led me in the direction of some disturbing reports. In several of the news stories on the front page of today’s newspaper, there are no winners. While the

courts and investigators may have done what they are hired and required to do, it does not mean that it happens without sympathy and empathy for all those involved.

In a small Southern Indiana county, chances are I am nearly always, without fail, going to be acquainted with one or more of the people surrounding those arrested, sentenced, or being investigated. I also am often closely acquainted with those who have lost loved ones during the previous week. These kinds of events are not easy to report. Much time and tension goes into the writing and reporting of these stories.

Over 32 years of experience come into play in learning what I can say and who I can say it to. That is often why you will ďŹ nd me a bit stand-oďŹƒsh when the subject matter turns serious. I enjoy talking and kidding with the best of you but in this position, I often have information or knowledge of things that I cannot share.

Upon my procurement of a degree in accounting from Southern Illinois University, I soon learned that I would never make it mentally or physically sitting behind a desk. I enjoy people. I enjoy talking and kidding. I did not want my life to be spent with numbers and an adding machine.

But upon securing my degree in journalism, I also learned that I would never get rich in my new-found profession. It often involves complex and deep thought. Perhaps that’s why on any given night you can drive by my home and while Connie sleeps, I am still up trying to ďŹ gure out the best way to gingerly handle a delicate situation. I want to do the best I can to hurt as few people as possible.

Despite the tough sides of this job, I enjoy

it. I enjoy the fact that people depend on me to do my best to bring the news that aects the people of Posey County, which will not often be found anywhere on the Internet or other popular media outlets. Typically, the larger outlets only want to report Posey County’s trash so that’s why The Posey County News always strives to balance the good and the not-so-good news from the county.

If you think this is an easy second job, I’ll gladly extend an invitation for any one of you to walk a mile in my shoes for a week. If it ever appears that we don’t “care� about something

we reported, I’ll gladly give you a crack at all the facts and let you tell me how I could have handled it better.

Again, this week has been particularly stressful and painful and you will realize why when you look at today’s front page and the obituary page. I’m not sure if the indigestion and diarrhea have come from the u or from putting this paper together. Either way, it’s been a tough one. I hope you can put yourself in my shoes if only for a few minutes. No, don’t do that‌we need to keep The Posey County News in production‌.

Guest Column: Dr. Glenn Mollete Hurting our young Americans’ futures Millions of Americans in states like California, Illinois and Kentucky are already in peril because of the horrendous government mismanagement of teacher’s and state worker’s retirement money.

Americans are in further peril because we will face severe hardship in this country if the long-term path of our Social Security program continues. Our government leaders must take steps to resolve the road Social Security is on. We must pay back what has been borrowed from the fund and stop buying trillions of dollars in Treasury securities that we cannot pay back to ourselves.

We are the biggest owners of our National Debt.

America owes 20 trillion dollars.

Our Social Security Trust Fund or our retirement money owns a big chunk of the national debt.

Our U.S. Treasury manages the U.S. debt through its Bureau of Public Debt. The debt falls into two categories: Debt Held by the Public and Intra-governmental holdings. The Intra-governmental is the portion of the federal debt owed to 230 other federal agencies. It totals about 5.6 trillion dollars. Why would the government owe money to itself? Some agencies like the Social Security Trust Fund, take in more revenue from taxes than they want to set aside and invest. Rather than saving the money, these agencies buy U.S. Treasurys with it. They do this because our federal government is so strapped for cash for the general fund.

Someone will say our country is investing our Social Security money. It’s not an investment to loan money to someone who already owes 20 Trillion dollars.

By owning Treasurys, they transfer their excess cash to the general fund, where it is spent. One day they will redeem their treasury notes for cash - it is hoped. The federal government at that time will either need to raise taxes or issue more debt to give the agencies the money they will need and the agency will be desperate for it because it owns Treasurys. It’s sort of like robbing Peter to pay Paul. The day will come when the ďŹ nancial crisis is so great that it will be very diďŹƒcult to raise the payroll tax more and more to cover the demand to pay retirees.

Which agencies own the most treasurys? Social Security. • Social Security Trust Fund and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund $2.8 Trillion • OďŹƒce of Personnel Management Retirement - $888 Billion • Military Retirement Fund - $670 Billion • Medicare - $294 Billion • Cash on hand to fund federal government operations $580 Billion

Here are the holders of public debt as of December 2016. • Foreign $6.004 Trillion • Federal Reserve $2.465 Trillion • Mutual Funds $1.671 Trillion • State and local government including their pension funds $553 Billion • Banks $663 Billion • Insurance Companies $347 Billion • U.S. Savings Bonds $166 Billion • Other (brokers, bank personal trusts, individuals, government sponsored enterprises, corporate and non-corporate investors and other enterprises $1.662 Trillion If you add up the debt held by Social Security and all the retirement and pension funds nearly half of the U.S. Treasury debt is held in trust for your retirement.

If the United States defaults on it’s debt, China, Japan and Ireland would be very upset, but current and future American retirees would be hurt the most.

In October 2017 China owned 1.2 trillion dollars of U.S. debt.

Japan owned 1.1 trillion. Ireland is third holding $312 billion.

Brazil holds $270 billion. The Cayman Islands owns $269 billion. Luxembourg is $218 billion and Belgium $116 billion.

Switzerland, The UK, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and India hold between $141 billion and $254 billion. (Sources: Treasury Bulletin, Monthly Treasury Statement, and Table 6. Sched-

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The numbers are always changing of course when it comes to our national debt. The numbers above don’t add up to exactly what our current debt is because the numbers are always changing.

We have to reduce the size of government.

We must reduce spending money we do not have.

We must stop spending trillions of dollars on Iraq, Afghanistan and other foreign countries.

Reducing our ďŹ nancial support of the United Nations is a good move. Reducing our ďŹ nancial support to other countries is imperative. Especially the countries who now for years have burned our ag and demonstrated hate toward America.

We have to get our own house in order.

At the current trend a lot of our young Americans are going to be very hurt down the road.

Sources: Treasury Bulletin, Monthly Treasury Statement.

Kimberly Amadeo Dr. Glenn Mollette is the author of 12 books. His syndicated column is read in all 50 states. Contact him at GMollette@aol. com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette.

Oh to be an Egyptian Judge

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Some of you may have noticed I have been a judge for awhile. And, although I know it may surprise you, not everyone of my thousands of decisions has been met with universal acclaim. Occasionally someone may actually disagree with my fair and objective legal analysis and have the bad form to say so. Well, my friends, not if we were in Egypt.

According to a report in the Palm Beach, Fla., Sun Sentinel of Sunday, December 31, 2017 a court in Cairo convicted 19 people of making public statements, “[t]he court found to be inciting and expressing contempt toward the court and the judiciary�. If you are wondering why I was reading the Palm Beach paper in sweltering 80 degree weather while some of you may have been enjoying a cool and exhilarating Indiana Christmas season there is no truth to the rumor it was because Peg and I felt compelled to be near President Trump’s

Mar-A-Lago winter White House. We did not even receive an invitation to his $750 per person New Year’s Eve party.

It may have been lost due to the holiday rush at the post office. Anyway, back to Egypt and the injured dignity of the judiciary.

The newspaper reported that the heinous criminals insulted the judges by making statements that were aired on TV, radio, social media or in other disfavored publications. Now the court did not deign to ignore these demeaning comments or to call for the miscreants to tug vigorously on their forelocks. Oh no.

The defendants received three years in prison and were fined up to one million Egyptian pounds ($56,270 US).

Each defendant was also ordered to pay one million Egyptian pounds to each of the judges of the powerful union known as The Judges Club. Now I would never advocate for such a response against anyone who had the temerity to publicly disagree with my rulings. However, a few hours in the stocks on the

courthouse campus might be considered or parading around the courthouse wearing sackcloth and ashes or maybe a few public recitations of “Judge Redwine is Solomon� or, well, you get the idea.

Actually, it is events such as those in Egypt that truly show what a blessing it is to be in a country where CNN, MSNBC, The NY Times, The Washington Post, FOX News, Breitbart and many other publications can spew their invective against anyone from the Supreme Court to even a court in Posey County, Ind., without fear of being jailed.

Instead of just worrying about the current protestors in our enemy Iran, perhaps we should address the draconian pronouncements of offended judges in countries such as our friends in Egypt and elsewhere. The injured sensibilities of some pompous plutocrat may lead to far greater harm to the public than their unfair judgments that get publicly condemned.

For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com.

What is it with keys??

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My desks are, usually, a mess – the one at my work oďŹƒce and the one in my home oďŹƒce, as well. I know where every item is that I need, but they both usually look like a tornado has just landed. I have several stacks, each stack organized in some system that only my mind can understand.

I’m making great progress at work in controlling some of the chaos – I’m down to just one stack. Go, Beth!

My home oďŹƒce had a couple more piles than I really needed. I decided that, if I’m going to get any work of any importance completed, I really need to clear it o completely and ďŹ le all the excess “stuâ€? that has somehow accumulated. And, most

importantly, the desk belonged to my grandmother Maier, so there is a lot of sentimental value, as well. This desk deserves to be loved and not cluttered with miscellaneous junk.

So one night last week I started the cleaning process.

The desk was littered with several small baskets, trays and jars full of assorted junk on the desk: partially used notepads, ink pens that no longer worked, pencils with erasers that were hard enough to hammer nails into the wall, push pins, assorted coins, a variety of screws, pocket knives. And keys. Lots and lots of keys. Seriously, who knew that much junk would ďŹ t on the desk. I moved into my new home a little over a year ago. I sorted through quite a few boxes and baskets during the move.

Obviously not very well!

As I was going through the process of ďŹ nding a new home for the excess stu, I started thinking about all those keys. Old keys, shiny keys, big keys, small keys, house keys, car keys, and keys to who-knows-what – because I have no idea what they were for!

There were keys to a long-ago traded-o vehicle; I’m not sure how old the key even was. And, since, until recently, my vehicles were all of a particular brand, that key could have started any number of those vehicles.

I obviously didn’t need it anymore so it was sent to the trash, or more affectionately, the “circle ďŹ le.â€?

There were keys that obviously opened the door to a building.

What building, when, where – who knows? I have three doors at my present home: two for the house and

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one for the garage. And I know none of these keys ďŹ t any of my doors, so these keys also were permanently ďŹ led away.

There was a key that once locked a piece of luggage. It doesn’t ďŹ t any that I have now, so, clink. In the ďŹ le it goes.

There was also a very small key, most likely to a diary. I haven’t kept a diary since I was oh, probably ten years old (and I have no idea where it might be, either!). Another key dropped in the trash.

Why do we keep keys that are no longer used? What is our fascination for a collection of unneeded keys?

What stories could those keys tell?

Do we hang on to them for the same reason we accumulate so much other stu – because it’s a connection to the past, to a memory that a key, any

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key, brings to mind?

Keys, both physical and ďŹ gurative, are important in our lives. Other than those with day-to-day use of locking and locking our stu, there are keys to the city, the keys to a story, keys to the future, and, most importantly, keys to your heart.

To quote philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti: “In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you the key or the door to open, except yourself.â€? So the next time you ďŹ nd yourself ďŹ ghting through a mountain of keys longforgotten origins, think about all they represent and remember that you, alone, hold the key to your world, whatever that may be. And isn’t that all that matters?

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JANUARY 9, 2018 LaMona Kuebler LaMona Jean (Phelps) Kuebler, 75, of Mount Vernon, passed away December 30, 2017. She was born January 9, 1942 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Merle and Ollie Belle (Thomas) Phelps.

Jeannie graduated from Mount Vernon High School.

In her earlier years, she enjoyed helping her mother with the catering business where she became well known for her wonderful cooking. Jeannie was the bookkeeper for the family business, Kenneth Kuebler Heating and Air Conditioning, which she owned with her husband. She also loved to travel. Her family was her life though, especially her kids and grandkids.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Kenneth Kuebler; daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” (Jerry) McBride and Molly (Jeff) Post; grandchildren, Tiffany (Jake) Meinschein, Crystal and Ryan Jennings, Martha McBride, Marissa and Bailey Post; and seven great-grandchildren.

Private services were held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Immanuel United Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Posey Humane Society or Immanuel UCC. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

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David Beloat David Glenn Beloat, 73, of New Harmony, Ind., passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born September 8, 1944 in Owensville, Ind., to the late Glenn and Dorothy (Almon) Beloat.

David retired from General Electric in 2001 after more than 30 years of service.

He was a member of Mount Pleasant General Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, and the Lions Club. David enjoyed riding bicycles and being outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Lord.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Myrtle (Clevenger) Beloat; son, Grant (Marressa Henderson) Beloat; grandchildren, Sola Beloat, Rue and Saint Henderson; brother, John Beloat; nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Rev. Danny Risinger officiating and a private burial to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Pleasant General Baptist Church or your favorite charity.

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

Carol Schmitt Carol Renae (Wilson) Schmitt, 48, of Wadesville, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus.

Carol was a cosmetologist and beautician. She owned and operated Making Waves Hair Salon in Wadesville. Carol lived her life to the fullest. She was a loving, outgoing, fun and selfless person. She enjoyed spending time at her lake house on Lake Barkley, boating, the outdoors, birds and gardening.

She loved cooking for others, listening to music and her yoga class. She was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and St. Louis Cardinals. Carol was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church.

Surviving Carol are her daughter, Heather (Tim) Duckworth of Mount Vernon; son, Wesley Williams of New Harmony; mother, Mary Rita (Hayden) Wilson of Evansville; her loving partner, Royce Ashby; sisters, Patsy (Billy) Lewis of Wadesville and Laura (Dino) Sollman of Haubstadt; brothers, Marshall Wilson of Owensville, Jeffrey Wilson of Evansville and Gary (Pam) Wilson of Stewartsville; grandchildren, William Duckworth, Audrey Duckworth, Kara and Avery Hinderliter and Adilyn Williams; a stepdaughter, Krystal (Eric) Hinderliter and stepson, Kane Schmitt, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Schmitt in 2012; by her father, James Patrick Wilson; by a sister, Anita Wilson and a nephew, Jacob Wilson.

There was a Mass of Christian burial held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 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 1 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 the American Cancer Society.

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

Donald Jackson Donald Ralph Jackson, 75, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehab. He was born March 28, 1942 in Dubois County, Ind., to the late Ernest and Jewell (Parsons) Jackson.

Don was a 1960 graduate of Loogootee High School. He served in the Indiana National Guard. Don worked with the Indiana State Police for 31 years, and was a Sergeant. He was also Posey County Sheriff and a bus driver for the MSD of Mount Vernon. Don was a member of the Hadi Shrine, Beulah Lodge – Master Mason, and American Legion Post 5.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Janet Jackson; and sister, Rena Lay. He is survived by his daughter, Brandi (Troy) Ricketts; grandchildren, Alyssa (Keegan) Mosby and Zachary Bauer; great-grandchildren, Melody and Lincoln Mosby; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018, at First Christian Church, 1403 Country Club Road, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Rev. John Hilbert officiating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 3 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2017, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., and from 9 until 10 a.m. service time on Thursday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church.

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

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Shirley L. Weiss, 86, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Bethel Manor in Evansville. He was born in Posey County, Ind., on October 26, 1931, to the late Louis and Amelia Weiss.

He was a United States Veteran serving with the Air Force. Shirley retired from Whirlpool after 36 years and worked as a greeter at the West Side Walmart for 13 years.

He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Mount Vernon, Ind. Shirley was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Kingsbury) Weiss; and sister, Juanita Weiss.

He is survived by his children, Julie Weiss (Greg Renshaw), Randy Boyer (Susan), Roger Boxer (Marilyn) all of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Peggy Sue Heintzelman (Ken) of Arizona; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and brothers, Lester Weiss (Merilyn) of Mount Vernon, Ind., Robert Weiss (Genny) of Evansville, Ind., and Melvin Weiss (Lorraine) of Mount Vernon, Ind. The family sends a special thank you to Bethel Manor for their loving care.

Funeral services were held 10 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2018, at Immanuel UCC, 5812 Ford Road, Mount Vernon, Ind., officiated by Rev. Doug Turner with burial in Immanuel UCC Cemetery where military rites were performed.

Friends visited from 2-7 p.m. on Thursday at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street, Evansville, Ind., and 9 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel UCC Memorial Fund.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

Michael Webb Michael Lee Webb, 39, of Mount Vernon, passed away on December 19, 2017 in Mount Vernon. He was born on January 2, 1978 in Melrose Park, Ill., to Michael E. and the late Dorothea (Busby) Webb.

Michael worked in the Janitorial Dept. at Astra Zeneca. Michael enjoyed carpentry work, helping others, cooking, being outdoors, winter time and snow, his family and was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan.

He was preceded in death by mother Dorothea, his mom, Kim Webb and sister, Lisa Ann Webb.

He is survived by his father, Michael (Missy); his children, Tabitha Ramirez, Ethan Webb, Jenna Webb, Phoenix Webb, Elise Fitzhenry, Aydian Webb and Caydon Westfall; brothers, Richard (Rachel) Webb, Robert Guthrie (Toni Urban), and Josh Guthrie; grandson, Parker Webb; grandmother, Mary Webb; uncle, Phillip Webb; and nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Mount Zion General Baptist Church, 1425 Oliver Road North, Wadesville, Ind., with Rev. Darrell Hillhouse officiating with burial to follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

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PRE-PLANNING THE STRESS AWAY

Jane Thomas Jane D. Thomas, 85 of Mount Vernon, passed away Sunday morning December 31, 2017 at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony. She was born April 25, 1932 in Mount Vernon, the daughter of Harry M. and Blanche (Haggard) Green. She married Joseph Thomas on May 18, 1954 in Princeton, Ind., and he preceded her in death on June 11, 2009.

Jane was a homemaker. She had been a member of the Moose, Eagles and the Owen Dunn Post 5 Auxiliary. She enjoyed crochet, ceramics and tole painting.

She is survived by her sons, Arthur of New Harmony, Richard of Pueblo, Co., and David (Alice) Thomas of Evansville, daughters, Margaret (Rick) Sailer of Wadesville and Kristen (Angel) Thomas-Rivera of Bloomington, Ind.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter in law, Danna Thomas, brother, Harry Green, Jr., and sisters, Earline Edwards and Beulah Mason.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday January 2, 2018 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 East Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation was from 11 a.m. until services. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamiyfuneralhome. com.

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R Passing down the fine art of cooking

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Madeleine, on New Year’s Day, Grandpa and I were invited to have the evening meal at your house. Your father told me earlier that you would be his kitchen assistant while he prepared manicotti. Although he makes the best spaghetti and lasagna that I have ever tasted, this was one Italian dish that he had not attempted.

I stood at the counter and watched the entire preparation.

Not the most patient chef in the world, my son gave you exact instructions, which you followed as best you could. I thought you did fairly well in your assigned duties.

You have done other simple cooking before, of course.

I have worked with you on things like cookies and cakes for several years. I know that you perform normal kitchen duties on a regular basis. The new state-ofthe-art appliances in your re-modeled kitchen have various settings, and it would probably take me a long time to master them.

Right down to choosing the correct utensil to mix up the ďŹ lling was something you had to learn.

At least, you had to use the one that your father thought was best.

After the ďŹ lling was completed, you and your mother had the duty of ďŹ lling the tube-shaped noodles.

They were very tender, and easy to tear, so it became literally a “hands-on� step to the process.

At long last, it was time to put the pan into the oven and prepare the bread sticks for baking. Grandpa and Issabella were working on a craft project several feet away in the family room. It is probably good that they were not closer, and adding more cooking tips. Even though I am apt to make suggestions about a lot of things, I did not interfere.

The dish ďŹ nally was ready to serve, and we all congregated at the dining room table. I was looking forward to this meal. When we dine out at an Italian restaurant, this is one of my favorites.

We all agreed that it turned out quite well. Except for possibly needing a little more seasoning, it

was a yummy meal.

I hope that you and your father share some more kitchen adventures in the coming months. Everyone should learn the basics of cooking. Our overly-busy society dictates a lot of “short cuts� when it comes to eating family meals.

Like so many topics I write about, it is just one of dozens of changes in your generation. As your mother commented, it is so very easy to just put ingredients into a crock pot, or use the microwave to quickly make a frozen pizza or meal. Of course, very few mothers put on a June Cleaver dress and pearls, and prepare a big evening meal anymore.

In fact, I am guessing that there are not that many young folks who could even identify June Cleaver.

There was a kind of dress code for mothers on the 1950s television shows. They all wore neatly ironed shirtwaist dresses, perky aprons, high heels, and pearls. This was a hard image to live up to.

However, most of those early television shows were totally unrealistic. Even today, eating meals

on many shows is obviously not done in a normal way. They order or prepare food, but never seem to actually eat it. One of my favorite shows is “The Big Bang Theory� but they always just stir up what is on their plates. A lot of shows are like this. I guess it is hard to speak their lines with a full mouth.

The other nice thing about the meal at your house was actually sitting around the table while we ate. Of course, we do that fairly often, but in the summer, part of the larger group eats outside, or in the family room. We discussed how much bigger the antique table used to be, and I am sure earlier families always gathered together for almost every meal.

I have written about this table before, and it has been the scene for so many memories, even in our lifetime. We don’t know whose family it served earlier, but I am sure it could tell many stories. It has to be well over 100 years old.

Like most tables, it serves many purposes. It is the repository for almost everything, and always has been. You children do your craft

Heather cooking with her father.

Country Cottage 1990 projects there, just as I did with my own kids.

I sincerely hope that you will someday teach another generation to master the lost art of cooking.

Perhaps you can tell the story of how you learned to make manicotti with your father on a very cold New Year’s Day in 2018.

Vectren issues safety reminders for the winter heating season As the frigid air pushes its way into southwestern Indiana, Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren) wants to remind customers to be aware of heating safety throughout the winter months. Having a furnace tune-up by a professional; knowing how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and detect a gas leak; and being aware of the safety precautions associated with the use of space heaters are simple ways to keep your household safe throughout the year.

Space Heater Safety To help prevent ďŹ res and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from the use of space heaters, adhere to the following tips: Install and use appliances according to the manufacturer's instructions; Consider using space heaters with automatic shut-o capabilities; Never use unvented gas or kerosene heaters in closed spaces, especially sleeping areas; Don't use gas appliances such as an oven, range or clothes dryer to heat the home; Leave a window cracked about an inch for ventilation and fresh air. Ventilation is important to keep fuelburning space heaters from consuming too much oxygen in the house; Do not leave a space heater on when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep and keep small children away from the unit at all times; Electric space heaters should be checked for signs of fraying or splitting wires or overheating. Likewise, electric space heaters frequently cause ďŹ res by overloading electrical outlets.

Keep space heaters away from combustible materials/ products; When selecting a space heater, look for one that

has been tested and certiďŹ ed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. These heaters have been determined to meet speciďŹ c safety standards, and manufacturers are required to provide important use and care information to the consumer.

Carbon Monoxide Safety Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas produced by the incomplete burning of dierent fuels including gasoline, kerosene, wood, coal, propane, natural gas and fuel oil.

High concentrations of CO can cause illness and excessive levels can be fatal. If you suspect CO in your home, get fresh air immediately and call 911. To prevent CO in your home: Make sure all appliances are properly installed and maintained and have a heating professional clean and check your heating and venting system every year; Check vents, ue pipes and chimneys for corrosion or blockage; Never run a vehicle or fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed place; Install at least one CO detector near sleeping areas to add an extra measure of safety.

If you smell natural gas Natural gas contains an odorant called mercaptan that smells like rotten eggs or sulfur. In the event a gas leak is suspected inside of a home or business, residents are reminded of the following: Leave the home or business of the gas leak immediately and distance yourself from the building once outside, as well as areas where the odor of gas is noticeable; Do not use the phone, cell phone, or text anyone while in the building or who may be in the building. If

you notice the leak while talking on the phone, do not hang up; Do not turn any lights, appliances or any electrical sources on or o; Do not light matches; Do not open or close windows; Do not start a vehicle if it’s parked in a garage that’s attached to the home/ business of the suspected leak nor utilize an automatic garage door opener upon exiting.

The activities listed above could trigger an ignition if gas has signiďŹ cantly accumulated.

Call Vectren at 1-800-2271376 from somewhere other than the location of the gas leak. Remain in a safe area until emergency personnel arrive and do not re-enter the premises.

Please note: There is no charge to the customer for calling Vectren to inspect a potential gas leak. Vectren will respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In the event a gas line has been struck or odor detected outside of a home or business, residents are reminded of the following: Leave the area of the gas leak immediately and distance yourself from source of the odor/struck line, as well as areas where the odor of gas is noticeable; Do not attempt to re-start or move powered equipment.

Call Vectren at 1-800-2271376 from somewhere other than the location of the gas leak. The party responsible for the damage to the gas line should also call 911 and report the incident to police and/ or ďŹ re oďŹƒcials and the state’s 811 center. Remain in a safe area until emergency personnel arrive and do not enter the home/business or neighboring premises.

Red Cross This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give now and help address a winter blood donation shortage.

How to help Eligible donors can ďŹ nd a blood or platelet donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or call-

ing 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass are encouraged to help speed up the donation process. RapidPass lets donors complete the pre-donation reading and answer the health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, by visiting redcrossblood. org/rapidpass from the convenience of a mobile device or computer, or through the Blood Donor App.

Retiring from the Black’s Township Fire and Rescue Department after 39 years, Donnie Sutton receives a plaque from fire chief Jay Price during the department’s recent Christmas party. Photo submitted

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A Captain - Captain Menzies is now an intelligence oďŹƒcer with the American Expeditionary Forces somewhere in France. EďŹƒcient communication is one of the most important assets to an army in the ďŹ eld.

The Draft: Crowder Gives DeďŹ nite Promise On Draft - Provost Marshall Crowder reporting to Congress on the draft, expresses for the ďŹ rst time a deďŹ nite promise and aim of the government not to take for army duty any other men than those listed in class one. Married men will be excluded if their wives and family are dependent on them for support.

Show-Boat Sinks At Local Wharf - The steamer Jewel and oating theater Cotton Blossom, the former used in towing the later, were torn loose from their moorings by the moving ice Saturday night and sank on the reef just west of the water works plant.

New Semester Starts Monday - Monday, January

Note: All Is Quiet On The Western Front. The Armies of the two opposing sides are waiting for spring. Meanwhile, on the home front, Posey County residents have their hands full trying to cope with an extremely brutal, snowy winter.

U.S. Liner’s Gunners Sink Submarine - A German submarine was sunk by the ďŹ re of the guns of an American passenger steamer approaching the British Coast Thursday, according to reports of the passengers and gunners aboard. A periscope was sighted by the watch on the bridge and the submarine surfaced at a distance of about 100 yards directly in front of the ship. The ďŹ rst shell missed, but the second shell scored a direct hit on the German U Boat.

Winston Menzies Now

War News from The Western Star, January 10, 1918 - Mount Vernon

Birthdays January 2 - Peggy Eaton, Joelle Lockwood, Andy Winiger January 3 - Alyssa Crowley, Jenni Hein, Noah Rapp January 4 - Kenneth Johnson, Timothy Kahle, Nathan Westfall, John Herring, Lisa Franklin, Melissa Wade, Dakota Gray, Leslie Mills, Chad Williams, Bob Deig

January 5 - Star McCleave, Bob Toliver, Esther Buchanan, Craig Tooley, Gloanna Hodges January 6 - Tammy Harrington, Rachel Marie Southard, Ezra Stinson, Brittney Redman, Ryan Gamblin, Barb Bosecker January 7 - Darin Kohlmeyer, Wayne Price, Connie Viviano

January 8 - David Givens, Katrina Reynolds, Margaret Scherzinger, Alan Ours, Seth Rainey, Ellie Ruth Wilson 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.

Red Cross How to help Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

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14, is the beginning of the new semester. Children who are six by the 15 of March, may enter school on Monday. Children are urged to be present the ďŹ rst day so that they will not be thrown behind. Children below the ages of 14 and 16, are required to attend school unless they have a working permit granted them by the Superintendent. It is contrary to law for anyone to employ such children without a permit.

Local Briefs: Mayor Zimmermann Reports On Fire Department - Last year the city paid out the following amounts for feed and care for the ďŹ re horses: Feed ($319.39), Shoeing ($26.30), Harness and Care of stalls ($31.30), Veterinary services ($21.50). The mayor took up the advisability of purchasing an auto ďŹ re truck to take the place of the horses.

Mrs. William French, a highly respected lady of Lynn Township, died at her home Monday.

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Holiday scam hits close to home

Honored retiree Debbie Rowe sits with her coworkers and cake at her Thursday afternoon party at the Posey County Co-op. Pictured with her is Co-op Manager John Fifer, front right, and employees, back row, l to r: Chris Robb, Jason Glover and Quinn Musgrave. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

‘Retirement’ continued from Page A1 Debbie would walk in the snow the few blocks from her home and open up the shop for me.”

Former Co-op Manager Carl Redman was proud to tell everyone at the party that he hired Debbie way back when, starting her out as a gas station attendant. Since then, she has worked in many capacities, mainly as the Head Clerk. She orders supplies, stocks shelves, waits on customers and any other things that need to be done around the place. “The only thing I don’t do is pop the popcorn. I hate the smell of burned popcorn and I don’t want to be the one who burned it,” she admitted.

Debbie remembers well how it was beginning her career as she made mistakes learning the ropes. “One time I was supposed to order fifty of these certain nuts and instead, I ordered fifty boxes of them.

I had to send all those back amid the teasing!”

The seasoned sales clerk says she will miss the people the most in her job. “Seeing the customers is my favorite thing. I’ve been here so long, I’m now taking care of the third generation in families to come to the coop. I’ve watched so many of them grow up.”

Debbie and Gary, both born and bred in

Mount Vernon, look forward to beginning their travels in a few months. They will visit their only son David and his wife in their McHenry, Ill., home. The location is near the spot where Route 66 begins. From there, the duo will cruise in their pickup truck, stopping at any interesting site or restaurant along the way, until they reach the terminus in California. In another few years, the next destination may be a Canadian Rockies train trip.

Another retirement goal for Debbie is to do volunteer work, now that she has time for it. “My sister works at the soup kitchen and I may help her with that. I also may work with some of the pet charities.”

Employees say they will miss her friendly banter and talk about old television shows. “She can remember the ones I’ve been watching now as new remakes and tells me all about them,” smiled co-worker Chris Robb. “Except, I can remember them as originals!” Debbie added.

Co-worker James Glover said, “I would love to be able to download her brain before she leaves. I’d have it made. It’ll take me more than 32-years to get what she knows and that’s some tough shoes to fill,” he noted, with a friendly nod to his departing friend.

By Dave Pearce A scam over the holiday season nearly cost a Posey County family a large sum of money and did cause grave concern.

Poseyville resident Amy Stephens agreed to share her story in hopes of making others aware that these scams can happen locally.

According to Stephens, she had texted her father before boarding a place just a few days before Christmas. Her father uncharacteristically did not respond. So when the flight arrived, she immediately texted her father again with the words, “just touched down.”

Her father responded with a “give me a call” text.

Stephens indicated she called her father immediately.

He said, “I’ve got bad news. I don’t know how else to say this except to just blurt it out. Tessa (one of the Stephens’ daughters) has been in a wreck. I guess it’s pretty bad. There are injuries.

They’ve got her down at the police station. They’ve taken her phone, but I did talk to her...” and then he said it “She didn’t want me to tell you and Mark (Stephens’ husband)...”

Stephens smelled a rat right

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away and asked her father if they had asked for money.

“I Fed-Exed $6,000 to her attorney in New York about an hour ago,” he responded.

Stephens told her father it was a scam and asked him to call Fed Ex right away.

In the meantime, her husband called the daughter on the phone and she answered immediately, oblivious to any accident or problem.

In the meantime, Stephens’ father had stopped at the home of one of the other daughters of the Stephens’, Emily.

“She immediately got on phone with Fed Ex and gave tracking numbers and explained what was going on,” Stephens explained. “It had left the facility where he left it, but they assured us they could stop it, and they did. Dad was able to go to the shipping center in Evansville and pick it up. He was so grateful to Fed Ex. What could have been really awful ended up being a lesson for us to share.”

“Dad is not someone I thought would ever “fall” for a scam,” Stephens explained.

“But they were very convincing.”

Stephens said several things should have triggered a warning sign but when it comes to family, sometimes we let down our guard. Some of those things included: 1.) He said it didn’t sound like Tessa, but she said she had a cold. 2.) An accident with injuries. 3.) In jail and needs to be bailed out. 4.)

Provided a police report and

numbers. 5.) Provided an Evansville attorney’s name.

6.) Grandchild begs not to tell mom and dad. 7.) They told him not to tell Fed Ex it was cash. Tell them it was documents.

Posey County Chief Deputy Tom Latham indicated scams are always out there but seem to be more prevalent around the holidays and at the first of the New Year.

“These types of things are very common this time of year,” Latham said. “We can only expect the frequency of these types of scams to increase.”

Latham indicated that he has worked scam cases in the past when individuals “were notified their friends or loved ones were in jail in a foreign country” and needed to be bonded out.

“With tax season just ahead, we will see an increase in the number of scam calls regarding the IRS,” Latham said. “I have already fielded calls regarding this issue. It is important for the community to realize the IRS will not send the sheriff’s department to your home with an arrest warrant. The only way to communicate with the IRS is by mail.”

These types of scams generally prey on the elderly.

Latham urges everyone to be aware of anyone asking for cash.

If you suspect a scam in Posey County, please contact the Posey County Sheriff’s Department.

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 Raffle, Gun Raffle and Chinese auction this year.

St. Philip Sausage Sale scheduled Garden Club to host Gardener’s Gabfest

PCCA to host Canvas and Conversation

With these cold days upon us, it’s also time for the garden catalogs to arrive in the mail sporting all kinds of new varieties and old heirloom favorites. Many gardeners sit by a cozy fire this time of year and plan their dream garden. Oftentimes, there may be questions and wondering about what would be the best choice to order.

In lieu of a traditional program, the Garden Club of New Harmony will be hosting a gardener’s sharing time to start the new year.

Posey County Council on Aging is sponsoring a Canvas and Conversation paint party on Thursday, January 18 at 1 p.m. at our Mount Vernon Center.

Cost is $20 for an 11 x 14 canvas. All supplies are provided. Refreshments will be served. Contact us at 812-8384656 to make your reservation.

Please bring your favorite gardening magazines, catalogs, or books; stories of memorable gardening successes or disasters, and any garden-inspired poetry/artwork/photography you might want to present. There will also be the election of officers for 2018 and annual dues collection.

The gabfest will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 13th at the Working Men’s Institute (library) in New Harmony. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend

Located at 408 Southwind Plaza.

Mt Vernon, IN. 812-838-2392

APL News By Stanley Campbell Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshop January 11 and 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.

Dr. Martian Luther King, Jr. Day - January 15 the library will be closed.

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.

Getting Crafty: Pocket Hand Warmers

January 16 starting at 10 a.m. Our make-your-own handmade pocket warmers. are just in time for cold winter days and nights. Be prepared to do some hand sewing. Registration is required.

Baby/Toddler Storytime January 22, 23, 20 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 December 27.

Preschool Storytime January 22, 23, 20 and 30 at 10:30 a.m. A program for

children ages 3-5 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 December 27.

Laughs and Crafts Club January 25 at 3:30 p.m. A fun and educational program at the APL for kids in K-Five.

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 alexan-

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JANUARY 9, 2017 The eighthgrade class at St. Philip Catholic School qualified to compete at the state level “We the People” competition. They made a trip to Indianapolis on December 12 and competed against 14 teams.

Mr. Mark Kirkman prepares and leads the We the People program at St. Philip Catholic School. The Cougars placed eighth at the competition.

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BWX Technologies Donates $6,000 to SIC Welding Program BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) in Mount industry, but also the business community and Vernon, Indiana, announced a surprise just in teachers in general. time for the holidays for the Southeastern Il“It’s not good enough to show up and pass linois College welding your classes. You’d betprogram. ter be at the top of your Jake Gill, Operations class, be on time, and Manager at BWXT, and be ready to work,” said Bobby Lewis, TrainLewis. “And don’t get in ing Manager at BWXT trouble, because that will visited the college for a follow you around for welding advisory council the rest of your life.” meeting and presented He continued to tell two checks. The comthe students that if they pany donated $5,000 want to be considered to the welding departat BWXT, they need to ment for much-needed master their craft and new equipment in order take their classes seriJake Gill, Operations Manager at ously. They have to to fully prepare student welders for the types of BWXT presents checks to SIC Presi- make sure they are ready jobs needed at BWXT dent Dr. Jonah Rice for the welding to pass the welding test and other companies in department and a welding student to be hired for taking the scholarship. Photo submitted the welding industry. next step. He also talked In addition, BWXT donated a $1,000 schol- about expectations, schedules and benefits of arship fund for a welding student demonstrat- working with BWXT. ing financial need for the fall 2018 semester.

SIC President Dr. Jonah Rice said, “It’s partGill is a strong advocate for the college’s nerships like this that help our students reach program, having served on the welding adviso- their full potential by keeping us up-to-date ry council for about a year, and said he knows with not only industry standards and expectathe training students receive at SIC prepares tions via the advisory council, but also with the them for the welding careers, but he also knows necessary training equipment. We appreciate the training equipment is expensive.

BWXT and what they do for our students as “The reason we come over here (to SIC) is well as our country.” we like the quality of the students,” said Gill.

BWXT’s Mount Vernon site manufactures “We don’t have time to train them, but you do. heavy components for naval nuclear reactors We know you don’t have all the equipment used in submarines and aircraft carriers. The you need now to be best prepared for jobs like site also manufactures missile tubes for U.S. BWXT offers, and we wanted to help.”

Navy submarines. The Indiana facility employs Mark Thomas, welding instructor at SIC, approximately 300 individuals at the 100-acre said, “It has been a pleasure and a blessing for site. For more information, visit www.bwxt. the welding program to have BWXT on our com. advisory council and now to help us purchase For information about Southeastern Illinois training equipment. It’s like a new start for us College’s welding program, visit www.sic. with potential employment offers for these stu- edu/welding or contact an SIC advisor at 618dents at BWXT.” 252-5400, ext. 4130 or advising@sic.edu. The Gill and Lewis took additional time out of application deadline for scholarships at SIC is their day to talk to some of the welding stu- Feb. 28. Scholarship forms will be available on dents at SIC. Lewis gave some good advice the SIC website at www.sic.edu/scholarships in that would not only resonate with the welding January.

Volunteer lawyer program hours set In 2018, volunteers from the Volunteer Lawyer Program and the Evansville Bar Association will answer questions on the first Thursday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Central Time) and the third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central Time).

Anyone who has a question involving Indiana law is welcome to call and talk to an attorney – for free. The telephone numbers are: 812-618-4845 or 888-594-3449. The program strives to have Spanish-language assistance available during the Tuesday sessions.

The St. Philip Catholic School Unit One team won the Unit One division of the “We the People” competition. Pictured left to right: AJ Gratz, Cole Wilson, Garrett Walker, Audrey Weiss and Charly Burnett. Photo submitted

Under the Beams begins 2018 season It’s not too late to purchase UTB concert tickets for the 2018 season with just a click at www.underthebeams.org or a call to our box office at 812-682-3128. This year, you can choose your own seats online and all seats are reserved.

Under the Beams is pleased to present a slate of world class and award winning musicians for its 2018 concert season, marking 18 years of great musical performances. Tickets are still available for the series of four concerts that take place in New Harmony’s historic Murphy Auditorium, all held on Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

The season kicks off on Saturday, January 13, with two great musical acts, together on one evening, featuring Carrie Newcomer and Over the Rhine.

With their mix of lyrical eloquence, emotional nuance, and melodic soulfulness, they have won a passionate fan base and considerable critical acclaim. With over 20 albums to their credit, these seasoned musicians are sure to please.

Saturday, February 17 brings Van Cliburn Piano Competition Bronze medalist, Daniel Hsu, to New Harmony for an evening of exquisite, classical piano. Characterized by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a “poet…[with] an expressive edge to his playing that charms, questions, and coaxes,” 20-year-old American pianist Daniel Hsu captured the bronze medal and prizes for best performance of both the commissioned work and chamber music at the Fifteenth Van

Cliburn International Piano Competition in June 2017.

On Saturday, March 10, Under the Beams brings the Gullah culture to the Murphy stage with Ranky Tanky. “Gullah” comes from West African language and means “a people blessed

by God.” “Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It,” or “Get Funky!”

We conclude the 2018 season on Saturday, April 14 with a return performance from one of our all time favorites, Pokey LaFarge, a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist, whose arsenal of talents has placed him at the forefront of American music. Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing. Simply put, Pokey explains, “It’s not retro music. It’s American music that never died.” An amazing and fun finale to our season.

Under the Beams is a non-profit, 501c3 organization dedicated to bringing arts and educational programming to the New Harmony region through concerts and musical outreach programs for area students of all ages. This programming is not possible without contributions from our supporters and our all volunteer staff and crew. To order tickets or make a contribution to Under the Beams, please contact us at 812-682-3128, www.underthebeams.org, or send to Under the Beams, PO Box 813, New Harmony, IN 47616.

General Thomas DAR visits MV Nursing and Rehab Three new directors join Indiana Farm Bureau Board The General Thomas Posey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a Christmas party at the

Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on December 16. The members donated socks and toiletries to the pa-

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ARC/PLC Farm program underway Greg Knowles, Posey County Executive Director, would like to remind producers that the 2018 ARC/PLC farm program signup is currently underway and runs through August 1st. Please contact the Posey County FSA Office at (812) 838-4191, ext.

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Indiana Farm Bureau welcomes three new directors to its state board of directors.

Joining the existing 10 board members is Kermit J. Paris representing District 8, Dr. Marybeth Feutz representing District 9 and Bob Geswein representing District 10.

All three new board members were voted into their positions in late 2017 by INFB member delegates in their district. Board members serve three-year terms and can serve no more than four successive terms.

Kermit J. Paris, District 8 Paris, who lives in Rush County, now represents members in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Johnson, Rush, Shelby and Union counties. Paris is filling the position previously held

by Mark Bacon, also of Rush County.

Dr. Marybeth Feutz, District 9 Feutz, who lives in Gibson County, now represents members in Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Warrick and Vanderburgh counties. Feutz is filling the position previously held by Philip Springstun of Warrick County.

Feutz has a degree in veterinary medicine, holds a separate Ph.D. in equine respiratory disease and is a consultant for the veterinary hospital owned by her husband, John, and his father. She farms with her husband and his family, maintaining a cow-calf herd that includes registered Angus cattle for breeding stock or show and commercial beef cattle. They also raise hay and sell produce.

Prior to her election to the board, Feutz actively par-

ticipated in the INFB Young Farmer program, winning the Indiana Excellence in Ag Award in 2012. She also served one term as the District 9 education and outreach coordinator and as the public relations coordinator for Gibson County Farm Bureau.

Bob Geswein, District 10 Geswein, who lives in Floyd County, now represents members in Clark, Dearborn, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland and Washington counties. Geswein is filling the position previously held by Robert L. Schickel of Harrison County.

The INFB board of directors is made up of 13 leaders with agriculture experience, representing all 92 counties in Indiana. The board leads Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance.

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Commissioners kickoff 2018 by welcoming new treasurer

By Lois Mittino Gray The Posey County Commissioners began the new year by welcoming newly-appointed Posey County Treasurer Vicki Peerman to its January 3 morning meeting at the Hovey House. Peerman was caucused into the office when Justin White resigned.

Doing some annual appointments first, Commission President Jim Alsop conducted voting to approve the following positions, which are all the same as the prior year. Animal Control Officer will be Charles Mobley, Don Mercer will continue as the County Building Authority and Dave Sharber will remain the Veteran’s Service Officer. Ed Battieger will once again serve as the Building Commissioner, while Steve Schenk remains the County Highway Superintendent. Larry Robb retains his position as the Emergency Management Agency Director, while Charles “Chuck” Thompson is the County Emergency Medi-

cal Services Director. Sabrina Harms remains the E-911 Director.

The firm of VanHaaften and Farrar was retained as legal counsel at the same rate as last year, $175 per hour. Trent Van Haaften took his seat at the high desk for the remainder of the meeting Commissioner Alsop announced there will be a Commissioner’s Certificate Sale on February 21, 2018. They are held every two years and currently, there are 41 certified properties on the docket, according to Treasurer Peerman.

Joe Mattingly, Posey County Jail Expansion Project Leader, presented a bill for work done in December of 2017 at a cost of $294,242.91.

Payment was approved, after the commissioners were assured that the amount had been reviewed and approved by engineers. Mattingly also requested and received an additional $80,000 to upgrade the Security Automation System to include 365 days of availability.

The money is already included in the original project budget.

Larry Robb, Emergency Management Agency Director, presented his case to the commissioners to adopt the county EMA Mitigation Plan. He said it is updated every five years, and is the result of a year spent reviewing each community’s needs in case of emergencies.

“We try to anticipate things that could come up in disasters and prepare for them. The plan has already been approved by the state. FEMA has approved it after making two minor changes. Now I need to get the County Commissioners and each of the communities to approve it,” Robb explained.

The commissioners voted to accept the plan.

Robb noted that this will ensure that FEMA will approve funds in case of a natural disaster or emergency, should one arise.

A complaint was lodged on November 29, 2017, against the property at 11948 Diamond

Island Road. The owner, listed as “Davis,” has been contacted other times for various infractions and nuisances. It gets cleaned up, and then falls back into a problem. Presently, there are 14 abandoned vehicles on the site.

The property is set amidst well-taken care of neighborhood homes.

Alsop opened a public hearing on the complaint at the meeting. The owner or remonstrators were not in attendance. The Commissioners made sure that Davis was sent a certified letter notifying him of the hearing. They found out that he was sent a certified notification letter, but it was not signed for and returned.

The next step is to have the county attorney send him another certified letter that explains the hearing was held and a nuisance complaint has been placed against the property. If unanswered, the county may have to clean up the problem and charge the owner for it.

The next meeting is slated for Wednesday, January 17 at 9 a.m. at the Hovey House.

‘Elpers’ continued from Page A1 99.5 WKDQ’s Taste of Country Hometown Riser is a huge honor. I’m so excited, thrilled, and humbled as I was up against some very talented musicians,” said Elpers. “I’m proud to represent the tri-state and compete against others outside of our area.”

As the winner of the local WKDQ contest, Elpers will be featured on tasteofcountry.com and move on to the next level to compete against other “local” champions around the nation in hopes of being named the next Taste of Country Riser! Ultimately, the winner of the next round of the competition will be featured in an article on tasteofcountry.com and featured on Taste of Country Nights, the nationally syndicated radio show broadcast across the United States from the heart of Nashville, with host Sam Alex.

One of Elpers favorite quotes is from Hans Christian Andersen, “Where words fail, music speaks.” She has certainly found her voice as a country music singer, and we are cheering her on as she proceeds to the next level of the competition.

The First Note - A Song in Her Heart You could say Elpers has always had a song in her heart.

Her mother fondly recalls a picture of young Kenna at the age of 5 when she was sitting at a family gathering with a guitar in her hands boldly proclaiming that she wanted to grow up to be a country music singer. “She’s always singing everywhere she goes! Her dad and I laugh because we know she’s asleep when she stops singing,” shared her mother, Dana.

Makenna Ann Elpers was born, along with her twin brother, Kaleb, in Evansville, Indiana in April of 2003. Musical talent does not run in her immediate family, although her mother jokes that Kenna’s father, Dan, likes to think it does. While no one else in the family sings or plays an instrument, Elpers has always had an interest in it. Growing up in Posey County, country is the music genre she has listened to since she was young and it has become a part of her. From Dolly Parton to Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and other stars, Elpers looks up to and follows many of these country music idols as they are an

Five-year-old Makenna “Kenna” Elpers performs during a family gathering. Photo submitted inspiration to her.

While Elpers has playfully made up songs about things that cross her path since she was a little girl, she began performing publicly in small ways such as singing at church and taking part in school musicals. She then sang karaoke and performed with a friend of the family at various community events. From festivals to events for organizations such as the March of Dimes, Elpers would go anywhere to sing. She also started singing the national anthem for school events and would later be asked to perform at events at larger venues such as Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.

Transforming Her Passion into a Profession Elpers still sings wherever she goes. She practices in her room and all around her home. However, she is now working to turn her passion into a profession, and she’s putting in the work to turn her dreams into reality. In late 2016 Elpers was gifted her first musical instrument: a hand-me-down acoustic guitar. Since then she has also acquired another acoustic and recently an electric guitar. She also is cur-

rently adding the piano and keyboard to her repertoire.

Elpers started taking guitar lessons in November of 2016, and thanks to modern technology she is able to log onto Skype once a week to virtually connect with her vocal coach in Nashville. She travels to Music City in Tennessee, home to legendary country music venues and stars, at least once a month for a 2-hour one-on-one session with her coach so they can work together in person. “I want to be able to build my skills. I work on singing, playing guitar and songwriting every day. I am dedicated to getting better one day at a time,” said Elpers.

As a student at North Posey High School, Elpers works to balance her school work and commitments with developing her musical talents and traveling to perform. Pursuing music has not come without sacrifices. She has had to choose to spend her time singing and songwriting over being involved in other extracurricular activities and attending certain events that others her age are attending due to her schedule. She says the school has been great about working with her. She has also learned a lot about time management as she has to plan and think ahead to ensure she is prepared for her tests while also allocating time to plan for her shows and accounting for travel time, etc. “Kenna manages her time well and is very driven,” said Dana. “She may ask questions here or there to get our input, but she plans out her shows and takes the lead. We have watched her grow and she impresses us daily.”

Elpers draws inspiration for her music from her daily life and things she experiences. The song she won WKDQ’s contest with, “Go Away” is one she wrote herself while sitting at an open mic night. Her goal for 2017 was to write 10 original songs, and she completed her tenth song with just four minutes left in 2017. “Songwriting is challenging as you are telling a story with music and have to come up with the right words,” said Elpers, who always tries to keep a pen and paper handy. “You never know when inspiration may strike and a song idea may come your way. I’ve written parts of songs on napkins while out to breakfast, and even once on the side of my exam paper at school. I couldn’t wait to get that test back so I could finish writing,” said Elpers.

‘Arrest warrant’ continued from Page A1 The alleged victim’s mother is employed in the Mount Vernon School Corporation and under the auspices of Camella Rodgers’ husband, Chad Rodgers, the principal at the Mount Vernon Junior High School during at least a portion of the time the alleged sex acts were being committed.

According to the Probable Cause Affidavit, the victim’s mother had approached Camella Rodgers regarding the inappropriate behavior and that Rodgers had responded “I’m a grown-a**ed woman. I can do what I want.”

‘Guilty’ continued from Page A1

The victim’s mother indicated she had done research and could not believe the teacher would be allowed at the school. She indicated she felt that Rodgers was allowed to continue because of her association with Junior High School Principal Chad Rodgers.

The mother indicated that Principal Rodgers had requested to meet with her on school time while she was working to talk about the situation. She indicated that she complied with his request and that Principal Rodgers had made inappropriate remarks about the victim, stating that her child was not a victim

in the situation.

The mother indicated that after the meeting, she had made contact with Mount Vernon School Supt. Tom Kopatich to let him know about the meeting. She stated she told Kopatich that school time was not the time or place to speak to her regarding the situation.

The mother indicated she did not want to lose her job but that her child comes first.

As of press time, the warrant was in the possession of the Posey County Sheriff’s Department and an arrest had not been made.

day-to-day operations of the County.

Peerman worked as the Administrative Assistant to the Mayor of Mount Vernon from 2004 until 2008.

“We would also like to thank Justin White for his outstanding leadership as Posey County Treasurer,” Newman said. “In addition to serving in his position with integrity and profes-

sionalism, Justin brought efficiency and modernization to the office and made it easier for the people of Posey County to conduct business with county government. We wish him well as he begins his new endeavors.”

White has accepted a position with United Fidelity Bank where hi is the Vice President of Governmental Affairs.

‘Treasurer’ continued from Page A1 all online website property tax payments and apply payments to property tax software; oversee transfer of title for personal property mobile homes and distribution of liquor licenses clearances; attend State-called meetings for training and continued education when necessary; serve as acting Treasurer in County Treasurer’s absence; and oversee

Posey County, State of Indiana, Brandon L. Funk, a person of at least 21 years of age, did perform or submit to sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct as defined in Indiana Code Section 35-31.5-2-221.5 with a child under the age of 14, to wit, nine years old, all of which is contrary to the form of the statutes in such cases made and provided by I.C. 35-42-4-3 and I.C. 35-42-4-3 (a) (1) and against the peace and dignity of the State of Indiana.

Clowers credited the hard work of officers, particularly the work of Posey County Sheriff’s Detective Jeremy Fortune, in conducting the investigation and preparing the case.

Clowers said the sentence will be served on a “credit restricted felon” basis, in which Funk will be required to serve at least 85 percent of the sentence before a potential release.

“He will be well over 60 before a potential release and he must register as a sex offender for life,” according to Clowers.

‘Common council’ continued from Page A1 His duties include patrolling areas where the juveniles tend to congregate, receiving all juvenile complaints, working with the prosecutor’s office, the juvenile probation officer, and to build a strong relationship in the schools.

“Today was his first interaction with the schools by attending THRIVE – an after-school program. This may slow things down and hopefully, stop these things from happening. Of course, this cold weather slows down activity, too,” the Captain observed.

County Prosecutor Travis Clowers also addressed the council on his thoughts about progress with the juvenile problem. After the last meeting, he met with Councilmen Larry Williams and Andy Hoehn. On December 21, he conducted a two hour meeting at his office where officials and ten citizens showed up. “It was a good, productive meeting and I gained valuable information, got some evidence and we all had a good discussion,” he recounted.

The Prosecutor remarked that if these “offenders” were adults, they would go to jail, but juvenile cases are handled different. “Most of the people who attended this meeting agreed they wanted to see these kids go on to be productive adults in society, perhaps one day they will sit, like you, at this council table.”

Clowers wants anyone making a juvenile complaint to police to call his office, too. That way, he can

start to put together a clearer picture and get a better history of the situation. He feels that maybe the issues will slow down as they are moving in the right direction. He praised Chief Alldredge’s idea to have the Juvenile Officer in place.

“It gives everything a new energy.

Turner is great, very professional, and wonderful with kids.”

Resident Nancy Sexton asked if there is a complaint, and a juvenile is picked up, are there any consequences?

Prosecutor Clowers replied, “Yes, a police report is made, and then sent to me. I send it on to probation, who makes a recommendation to the court. Consequences can vary from stiff to lenient, depending on the severity of the violation as well as the history of the juvenile. There are lots of consequences they can face, but mainly, in the State of Indiana, they are focused on rehabilitation. As a last resort, they are sent to the Department of Corrections.”

Councilman Williams asked if they do detain a juvenile, where do they go? Prosecutor Clowers replied YCC in Evansville as there is no Posey County location.

Councilman Williams voiced his appreciation to Prosecutor Clowers’ for his willingness to meet and have discussions with people. He then added everyone is working hard to resolve this issue.

“I can feel people’s pain on this. I found the back window of my car shattered just this past week.”

Councilman Andy Hoehn noted that several cities have set fines for juveniles’ actions that are then passed on to their guardians, parents, or caretakers. Prosecutor Clowers replied that is correct, they are fining parents for certain actions of their kids. Councilman Hoehn believes a local group of people may be getting prepared to introduce that idea to council soon.

Mayor Bill Curtis said he read about this and actually called the gentleman in Wisconsin that wrote the ordinance, though this particular one was only used in cases of bullying. The ordinance has been in effect for three years and, so far, have never issued a ticket, only a few warnings. Mayor Curtis thanked Prosecutor Clowers for his interest in this difficult situation and he said he would come back anytime if there are more questions.

In other council action: • Councilwoman Becky Higgins was voted in as Mayor Pro Tem for 2018.

• Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray reported the Phosphorous Project is almost completed.

They will be training on the new equipment next week. About the East Side Gravity Flow Sewer Project, Gray said they are having issues with the soil and the trench digging, and as a result, they’ve pulled back quite a bit. They have a phone conference planned on Monday about this.

• Fire Chairman Hoehn stated the department has had several runs due to the cold, as well as several false alarms. He added hopefully the false alarm situation will go away, or they may have to take some action. Fire Chief Wes Dixon echoed his sentiments.

• The use of signature stamps was approved to sign claims.

• Mindy Bourne, Area Plan Director, spoke in favor or rezoning property at 314 Pearl Street from RM (residential multifamily) to CG (commercial general).

The owners, William and Beverly Tucker, would like to open a sporting goods store there. It is being used for batting cages now and there is already an existing building on site. The APC heard the request December 14 and approved it 6-0, with no remonstrators present. The ordinance passed on first and second reading.

• Larry Robb, Emergency Management Director, presented the county EMA Mitigation Plan for city council approval. The plan is reviewed every five 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. Robb left the plan with council to review and adopt at the next meeting.

Williams asked if there were any substantial changes from the last time, and Robb said, “not really.”

• Ed Adams and John Gerton were reappointed by council to the Redevelopment Commission.

Mayor Curtis said that he also has three appointments to the Redevelopment Commission to make. “Councilman Williams and Mike Ashworth would both like to serve again, which leaves one open spot, since Mary Weintraut has moved out of the city limits.

I will have that third appointment at the next meeting,” he told the council.

• In his district report, Councilman Williams thanked all the city employees that are out working in this cold weather, so he doesn’t have to.

• Councilwoman-at-Large Higgins reported that 2016 was a very big year for the State of Indiana, as well as Mount Vernon, as both celebrated Bicentennials that year.

She received a very nice hardback book about the Bicentennial, with each county having its own page.

Posey County’s page mentions the Azalea Group, the Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation, the riverfront, Relay for Life among other things and said, “It really makes Posey County sound like a great place to live.” She held up the book which will be sent to all county libraries.

• Acting as the Water Utility Board, a resolution 18.2 was passed authorizing the early payment of claims by the board if it is sometimes necessary to avoid late fees and finance charges.

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Friend Ashley Knight congratulates Posey County Fair Queen Alyssa Juncker following her Top Ten finish at the Indiana State Fair Queen Contest on Sunday In Indianapolis.

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County rivals battle on the mats

Experienced wrestlers Colton Gamblin of North Posey and Luke McGinnis of Mount Vernon hooked up in a duel last week when the Wildcats visited North Posey. Gamblin escaped with a one-point win.

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By Chris Morlan Mount Vernon’s wrestling team traveled to North Posey to take on the Vikings last Wednesday night for the annual county rivalry match. The score was close until the final four matches when North Posey pulled away to win 50-22.

The evening opened with the 126-pound weight between Albert Spencer of North Posey against Mount Vernon’s Nate Morgan.

Spencer had a 1-0 lead after the second period but Morgan ended the third period by pinning Spencer with 14 seconds left in the match. North Posey’s Thomas Rapp wrestled Mount Vernon’s Tommy Kelley in the 132-pound weight class. It was a close match, but Rapp won by decision 5-4. Wildcat Aaron Reynolds wrestled Viking Bailey Will in the

138-pound weight class. Reynolds led 11-2 until he pinned Will with 42.1 seconds left in the second period. Austin Frymire from North Posey competed against Mount Vernon’s Drake Ricketts in the 145-pound weight class. Frymire controlled the match and led 14-4 until he pinned Ricketts with 39 seconds left in the third period.

North Posey’s Levi Miller wrestled Mount Vernon’s Dalton Schmidt in the 152-pound weight class. Miller won by technical fall 16-1. Wildcat Seth Sharber competed against Viking Lucas Marvel in the 160-pound weight class. Sharber won the match by decision 8-0.

The best match of the night was the 170-pound weight class, between North Posey’s Colton Gamblin who wrestled against Mount Vernon’s

Luke McGennis. McGennis led the match 1-0 after the second period.

Gamblin didn’t give up and won 2-1 by decision to win a great matchup between two great wrestlers.

Zach Adkins from North Posey competed against Mount Vernon’s Brent Ricketts in the 182-pound weight class. Ricketts led 2-0 after the first period. Adkins came back in the match and won by decision 7-3.

Andrew Weis from Mount Vernon wrestled North Posey’s Jake Blankenship in the 195-pound weight class. Weis pinned Blankenship with 54.4 seconds left in the first period. Viking Cody Martin in the 220-pound weight class, won by forfeit.

Another good match was the 285-pound weight class, between North Posey’s Isaac Myers against

Wildcat Seth Sharber picks up North Posey’s Lucas Marvel during the rivalry duels last week. Sharber won the match by decision 8-0. Photo by Garry Beeson Mount Vernon’s Austin Rice. The match was 0-0 after the first period.

Myers led 4-1 after the second period and went to the final round pinning Rice with 52.1 seconds.

Viking Braiden Fitts went against Wildcat Braiden Dike in the 103-pound weight class. Fitts jumped out quickly and pinned Dike with 1:08 left in the first period.

North Posey’s Tristen Keepes in the

113-pound weight class, won by forfeit. Kameron Kendall from North Posey wrestled Mount Vernon’s Pake Davis in the 120-pound weight class. Kendall pinned Davis with 34.8 seconds left in the first period.

One junior varsity match in the 152-pound weight class, between Dalton Hill from North Posey against

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North Posey senior David Bender makes a steal for the ball from Mount Vernon’s Sam Thomas, a junior, during the county rivalry game Friday evening. Photo by Garry Beeson

By Chris Morlan North Posey traveled to Mount Vernon last Friday night to play the Wildcats in their second meeting of this basketball season. The Vikings controlled the game and took a 3623 lead to the half. Mount Vernon showed some light in the third quarter outscoring the Vikings 16-14. It wasn’t enough as North Posey had a comfortable lead and won the game 69-55 over the Wildcats.

Mount Vernon’s Sam Thomas recorded a triple-double in the game with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Others leading the Wildcats were Nathan Fischer with 12 points, five rebounds, and two steals. Ben Varner scored 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Braden Henning scored six points, four rebounds and one assist. Hunter Murphy scored five points and six rebounds, Tyler Walls with three points. Zach Batteiger scored four points and five rebounds.

And finally, Logan Sitzman scored two points and two rebounds.

Leading the Vikings were David Bender with 21 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block shot. Josiah Ricketts scored 17 points, six rebounds, and one block shot. Viking Jacob Sanford contributed 14 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal. Drake Rogers made eight points, three assists, seven rebounds and three steals. Alex Stewart helped out with five points, three assists and one steal. Corey Heath chalked up four points, four rebounds, three assists and

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North Posey grapplers finish second at Team State

By Chris Morlan North Posey traveled to Fort Wayne, Ind., on December 23 to compete in the IHSWCA Team State meet. The Vikings beat the first three teams they faced to secure them an opportunity to compete in the Class 1A state championship against a tough Prairie Heights team. This was a very close match but the Vikings came up short losing 32-39 to finish second in team state.

Notable performances by a few Viking wrestlers during Team State were Levi Miller with four wins and no losses. Dylan Butts with three wins and one loss, Kameron Kendall with three wins and one loss, Thomas Rapp with three wins and one loss, and Austin Frymire with three wins and one loss.

Vikings Coach Cody Moll stated after the meet, “First we took on South Adams and they were an unseeded team, but we had to be ready for them. We knew the big matchup would be against Frankton. Frankton was ranked third.

We were upset going up there because we thought since we were ranked fourth in state we would be seeded higher. We dropped to sixth and they moved Frankton up to third. It was a heck of a dual meet against Frankton. At the beginning, we were down 21-0. We started at the worst weight class for us and the best for them. Frankton was trying to get us to bump up Levi Miller to a match against their stud and we didn’t fall for it. Levi (Miller) is our stud too and we knew we could get a pin if we left him in the 152-pound weight class. It worked out for our favor in the long run. At one point, we were down 27-12. I showed them a video a few days before team state. I knew if we started at the wrong weight class. It could get really

bad. In the video, I showed the kids a team that was down 27-12 and they came out and won.

We came back down 27-12 and won that meet against Frankton 39-27. We were tied with Frankton at 27-27 and had Austin Frymire and Levi Miller left to wrestle and we knew we could win out. Frymire gets a pin and puts us up 33-27 and Levi (Miller) goes out and pins his opponent to seal it and win 39-27. We upset the number three seed. We minimized our losses and maximized our wins.”

The second team that North Posey faced was Central Noble High School from Albion, Ind. Coach Cody Moll discussed this match, “Next, we wrestled Central Noble and were down 14-0 at the beginning. We started grinding back and we rattled off a couple of pins to get back in the meet and then took the lead. Then Central Noble took back the lead. Frymire wins, Miller wins and it comes down to Colton Gamblin to win the meet and he was the last match. He wins, we win. Gamblin kept it a little closer than I liked, but we ended up winning and that match put us in the state finals. Colton (Gamblin) carried the weight on his shoulders and he won. He (Gamblin) will remember that match for the rest of his life.”

In the state finals, North Posey was matched up against the number one seed, Prairie Heights High School from LaGrange, Ind. After the meet, Moll stated, “We faced Prairie Heights in the finals and they are ranked number one. Before that, they were two-time defending state champs. We came out and punched them in the mouth quickly. They did what we’d been doing the whole day and they came back and beat us 39-32. We can’t give up pins and that’s what kills us. It wasn’t one

Vikings, Wildcats wrestling compete at Holiday Classic

By Chris Morlan Mount Vernon and North Posey wrestling teams competed at the Evansville Mater Dei Holiday Classic last Thursday and Friday. It was very competitive wrestling.

It was a rough day for both teams as North Posey finished in tenth place and Mount Vernon finished in fifteenth place for the meet.

There were notable performances from both teams. From Mount Vernon, freshman Dalton Schmidt in the 152-pound weight class, finished in sixth place. North Posey had four wrestlers place. Viking senior Levi Miller in the 152-pound weight class, finished with a second-place medal. Colton Gamblin in the 170-pound weight class finished in third place. Kameron Kendall in the 113-pound weight class, finished big thing, it was that we got pinned one too many times. If those kids that got pinned lost by decisions, we could have won team state.

Overall, it was a great run and it’s disappointing that we finished second. People tell us congratulations, but we are not happy with second place. It was a fun run. We were the only team with a low seed that won pool play.

In the other classes, the teams that were seed-

fourth and Austin Frymire in the 145-pound weight class, finished sixth.

After the Mater Dei meet, North Posey coach Cody Moll stated, “I was not happy at all. We had a bad week of practice and we didn’t perform well. We looked like lost puppies that had been beaten. Levi Miller did well. After team state, Levi still seemed fired up. (Colton) Gamblin had a good tournament finishing third in his weight class. I thought he could have been the best wrestler in that weight class. I thought (Austin) Frymire had a good tournament. Frymire always battles. He has a great attitude and great mentality. He is a great kid on the team and never complains. (Kameron) Kendall had a disappointing tournament being the second seed and he finished fourth. You hate seeing that. It was a bad tournament.” ed high and supposed to win on paper won, except our class. We beat the number three and the number two teams back to back. Then we had to beat number one and came up short.

I’m proud of the guys, but we wanted to win.

We made a great state tournament run.”

The Viking wrestlers face Evansville North this Tuesday night, January 9, at home, kicking off at 6 p.m.

At left, North Posey senior Christine Scheller gets a hand up on defense while Viking No. 40, AnneMarie Cardin, watches the paint during action this week at Tecumseh. Photo

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Lady Wildcats win on road at Boonville The Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats went on the road to play the Boonville Lady Pioneers last Thursday night. Mount Vernon played a great game and beat the Lady Pioneers 50-27.

This improves the Lady Wildcats record in Big Eight conference play to 2-1.

Mount Vernon controlled the first half and outscored the Lady Pioneers 20-9. The Lady Wildcats came out of the locker room on fire, outscoring the Lady Pioneers 18-7 in the third period. Mount Vernon controlled the fourth quarter to receive the win.

Leading the Lady Wildcats were Hallie Fisher with 15 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals. Paige Robinson scored 12 points. Libby Steinhart scored eight points, four rebounds and two assists. Brooke Jackson helped out with seven points, 12 rebounds and six blocked shots. Summer Sanders recorded five points and four rebounds. Danielle Minton helped out with two points and two rebounds, and Alison Simpson with one point and four rebounds.

At right, North Posey senior David Bender gets past his defender during Saturday night action at North. The roadweary Vikings played their eighth straight road game that night. Photo by Dave Pearce

Mount Vernon Lady Cats lose to tough Memorial team Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats played at home last Wednesday night against the sixteenth ranked Memorial Lady Tigers. Memorial controlled the entire game and beat the Lady Wildcats 60-44. The Lady Wildcats fought hard, but came up short against a good Memorial team.

Leading the Wildcats were Brooke Jackson with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Followed by Hallie Fisher with 12 points, eight assists and three rebounds. Libby Steinhart contributed eight points and four rebounds. Paige Robinson scored six points and four rebounds. Madison Rogers recorded two points and two assists and Summer Sanders scored two points, one rebounds and one assist.

Lady Wildcats lose on the road to Vincennes Lincoln Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats traveled to play basketball against the Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices last Saturday afternoon. Vincennes Lincoln outscored the Lady Wildcats 35-22 to finish the first half. The Lady Wildcats struggled to keep the game close and the Lady Alices wouldn’t let off the throttle to win 72-46.

Leading the Lady Wildcats were Alison Simpson with 12 points and two rebounds, followed by Brooke Jackson with 11 points, five rebounds, four blocked shots and three assists. Summer Sanders helped out with nine points. Paige Robinson scored six points. Hallie Fisher recorded five points, three rebounds and three assists. Libby Steinhart contributed two points and three rebounds, and Bayley Hunsinger scored one point.

The Lady Wildcats play again on Tuesday, January 9 at home against Tecumseh. Junior varsity game starts at 6 p.m. and the varsity tips off at 7:30 p.m. Mount Vernon plays next on Saturday, January 13 at Heritage Hills. The junior varsity game begins at 1 p.m. local time and the varsity game starts at 2:30 p.m. local time.

Wildcat wrestling team finishes second at meet The Mount Vernon High School boys varsity wrestling finished second place at Fendley Hall Of Fame held at Zionsville Community High School.

The Wildcat wrestling team finished a solid 3-1 defeating New Albany, Daleville, and Indianapolis Pike. The only loss the Wildcats took was to state ranked Zionsville (eleventh).

Dual Scores: MV 40 - New Albany 38; MV 49 - Daleville 26; MV 39 - Indy Pike 34; MV 10 (11) - Zionsville 67.

Top Individual records: Tommy Kelley 4-0, Pake Davis 4-1, Luke McGennis 3-1, Nate Morgan 2-1.

The fourth-grade junior Vikings finished undefeated in the Newburgh Bash over the weekend. Front row, l to r: Mallory Luigs, Kylee Heath, Elle Johnson, and Katelyn Seibert. Back row: Kevin Luigs, Addie Murphy, Ella Weatherholt, Kyleigh Bender, Jazalyn Ward, and Erik Bender. Photo submitted

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‘Wrestling’ continued from Page B1 Mount Vernon’s Shawn Bass. Hill pinned Bass in the third period with 52.8 seconds left in the match.

After the meet, Mount Vernon coach Tim Alcorn stated, “That score was not indicative of how the dual meet went at all. When we put guys out there. We wrestled really well.

We spotted them 12 points with forfeits so that leaves the dual meet that we actually wrestled to 38-22 and I’m very proud of that effort of where we were a week ago at Mater Dei. I told the guys we need to bury what happened at Mater Dei and don’t bring it back with us. I’m super proud of the outcome.”

After the meet, North Posey Coach Cody Moll commented, “The best match of the night was between McGennis and Gamblin. I was hoping Tim (Alcorn) would leave McGennis in that weight class. We looked forward to that and

we wanted to wrestle him. I like good matchups. I tell my team that wrestling good guys make you better and we were excited for that matchup. Their 152-pounder isn’t bad (Dalton Schmidt) and the match with Levi Miller went well. I’m not happy with our team’s performance. Even the guys that won, didn’t wrestle well. We thought the score would be better in our favor and it wasn’t, so kudos to Mount Vernon. They did things right. They started out with a big pin at 126. Like I said, we pinned that kid a week ago and it was a 12-point swing on the dual meet. I’m very disappointed with (Albert) Spencer at 126. It’s frustrating. He’s a lot better wrestler than he is showing. We wanted to come out and take it to Mount Vernon right away and the first match started us off on the wrong foot. It took the wind out of us. We will see them again in two weeks.”

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Court News Arrests December 18 Catherine Willis - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Dealing in Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance - PCS Nickolas Stewart - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Attempted Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Dealing in a Schedule III Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance - PCS Jessica Keown - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Dealing in Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Commit Dealing in Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance - PCS December 19 Morgan Mutherin - Evansville - Operating While Intoxicated - PCS Jerome Stewart - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Marijuana - PCS December 21 Brooke Gray - Carbondale, Ill., - Warrant, Residential Entry, Public Intoxication (Petition to Revoke) - PCS Daniel Fuhs - Evansville Warrant, Possession of a Synthetic Drug or Synthetic Drug Lookalike Substance (Motion to Impose Judgment of Conviction) - PCS Domenic Sita - Chesterfield, Mo., - Warrant, Auto Theft - PCS William Sanders - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated - PCS December 22 Sandra Mickel - Poseyville - Intimidation, Pointing a Firearm - PCS McKinnley Loughary Evansville - Warrant, Contempt - PCS December 23 James Howard - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated - MVPD December 24 Jonathan Maw - Evansville - Domestic Battery, Resisting Law Enforcement - PCS

December 26 Andre Costa - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended - DNR Complaints December 14 3:58 a.m. - Fight - Caller advised that she was just beaten up by male subject - Tenth Street, Mount Vernon 6:05 a.m. - Accident - three vehicles, one vehicle is on fire.

Everyone is out of vehicles No location 12:46 p.m. - Unauthorized Control of Auto - Advised male subject is driving a 1997 Chevy 4x4 black truck Homeless, Mount Vernon 3:46 p.m. - Drive-off Older vehicle, $19.01 - Main Street, Mount Vernon 4:29 p.m. - Approximately six juvenile girls threatening one female inside - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 9:02 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - two males threatening to jump her, no weapons - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 9:51 p.m. - Suspicious Person - Caller advised there is someone outside looking in her windows - Second Street, Mount Vernon December 15 12:39 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Two vehicles, large silver truck and dark, possibly PT Cruiser, coming and going - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 7:51 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Caller advised he caught a male subject attempting to break into his work trailer - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 8:21 a.m. - Assault - Request an officer to report assault that just occurred from another tenant - Vine Street, Mount Vernon 10:16 a.m. - Missing Person - Caller requests an officer reference missing wife - Walnut Street, Mount Vernon 12:31 p.m. - Citizen Assist - Caller is wanting assistance for a possible 1 year-old abandoned inside - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 1:32 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised female subject just tried to kick the caller’s door in - Gregory

Lane, Mount Vernon 3:09 p.m. - Forgery - Male subject would like to speak with an officer regarding forged checks - Washington Avenue, Mount Vernon 3:20 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - House has been ransacked, drawers opened, tree knocked over, desk messy - South Street, New Harmony 3:47 p.m. - Suspicious Caller is requesting to speak with an officer reference suspicious activity at his apartment - Melody Lane, Mount Vernon 11:09 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Caller advised neighbor’s kids are now throwing rocks at his residence - Main Street, Mount Vernon 11:46 p.m. - Noise Complaint - Caller advised her neighbors are playing music very loudly and it’s shaking her house - Main Street, Mount Vernon 11:47 p.m. - Theft - Suspects it was ex-wife. Wallet and some vehicle keys were stolen from vehicle - Benton Road, New Harmony December 16 12:44 a.m. - Suspicious Person - Two males sitting in vehicle with radio, lights on, possibly asleep. Small Ford Mackey Ferry Road, Mount Vernon 1:31 p.m. - Harassment Red Chevy Tahoe being followed by red and tan truck driven by male subject - Main Street, New Harmony 2:43 p.m. - Hit and Run Caller advised subject hit his vehicle then took off. While on phone, caller was chasing vehicle - Locust Street, Poseyville 3:11 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Boyfriend is being irate, threatening. In caller’s face while she was holding baby - Uebelhack Road, Mount Vernon 6:12 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised someone just stole her motorized bicycle - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 6:54 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Group of teenagers in the play area - College, Mount Vernon 7:21 p.m. - Suspicious Odor

- Manager was just advised by a tenant that there is a strong smell of ether - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 8:22 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Missing ammo, knocked garage door off of hinges - Sauerkraut Lane, Mount Vernon 8:49 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised he is missing several items from his backyard - Elm Street, Mount Vernon December 17 4:43 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised ex-wife is outside now trying to break into the home - Benton Road, New Harmony 8:09 a.m. - Theft - Caller request a call. Advised his dirt bike was stolen out of the back of his truck - No location 11:08 a.m. - Threatening - Caller is wanting to speak to an officer in reference to threatening text messages Tenth Street, Mount Vernon 12:16 p.m. - Domestic Violence - one male and one female, no weapons - Greathouse Road, New Harmony 7:27 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised just got home, back door lock has been broken but nothing is missing - Third Street, Mount Vernon 7:35 p.m. - Assault - Caller advised her son was hit in the face by his 15 year-old girlfriend - Elk Trail Drive, Evansville 8:14 p.m. - Custodial Interference - Caller advised her daughter is not supposed to be at this residence and she is there - West Street, Poseyville 8:17 p.m. - Custodial Interference - Caller advised his ex-wife is trying to take her daughter to her new boyfriend’s residence - Youngs Road, Poseyville December 18 7:52 a.m. - Juvenile Problem - Advised they had reports of a young female, three or four years of age running Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 8:04 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised barn was broken into sometime overnight - Sauerkraut Lane, Mount Vernon

December 19 4:11 a.m. - Suspicious - Advised someone is trying to get in her window. Caller does not see anyone - Second Street, Mount Vernon 11:58 a.m. - Found Property - Found debit card and food stamp card. Would like to turn them in - Coronado Drive, Mount Vernon 3:53 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised his neighbor has trash piled up everywhere.

Advised blowing in caller’s yard - Farmersville Road, Mount Vernon 7:46 p.m. - Assault - Assaulted while walking near library - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 8:03 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Advised one of her employees has an order for the female’s husband to stay away - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon December 20 1:09 a.m. - Message - Caller

advised that his girlfriend has left and unsure where she is No location 1:22 p.m. - Advised she was grabbed by a male subject in her yard in 2015 - West Franklin Road, Evansville 3:30 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - two kids screaming at her, teenagers, cussing and yelling, walking down the street - Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon 4:24 p.m. - Welfare Check - Caller advised subjects in residence don’t have electric and there are children - Third Street, Mount Vernon December 21 4:45 a.m. - General Medical - Caller advised subject came to his residence two hours ago and assaulted him - Sharp Street, Poseyville 6:03 a.m. - Theft - Dog cage was stolen sometime after 11 p.m. - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 11:25 a.m. - Suspicious Wants to speak with an officer regarding her neighbor’s public indecency - Main Street, Poseyville 12:45 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Window out, safe missing, guns missing, house is trashed. Door broken in Tavern Street, New Harmony 1:13 p.m. - Theft - $3,500 taken from address where caller is at this time. Request an officer - Audubon Drive, Mount Vernon 4:11 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised someone has stolen several items from her shed.

Shed was locked - Sixth Street, Mount Vernon 4:30 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Juveniles throwing rocks at caller’s residence - No location 5:10 p.m. - Harassment Caller is wanting an officer to call him in reference to harassment and cyber bullying - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 8:37 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised she believes someone has stolen her dog - Second Street, Mount Vernon 10:03 p.m. - Harassment - Caller is wanting to speak with officer again in reference harassment - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon

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Advised subjects still owe a bill on it - Tenth Street, Mount Vernon 4:27 p.m. - Theft - Advised he has lost a license plate. Got to work today and noticed it was gone - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 6:17 p.m. - Found Property - Found a wallet by bank. Requesting an officer come pick it up - Lincoln, Mount Vernon 6:38 p.m. - Extra Patrol Caller advised male subject is making death threats to caller’s family - Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon 8:36 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised someone has stolen his motorcycle this evening Seventh Street, Mount Vernon 8:46 p.m. - Suspicious Heard footsteps outside back of his house - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon

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JANUARY 9, 2018 2017-05 Posey County Local Emergency Planning Committee 2018 Meeting Schedule On Third Tuesday

Legals Posey County EMA Advisory Board 2018 Regular Monthly Meeting Dates On Third Thursday January 16, 2018 April 17, 2018 July 17, 2018 October 16, 2018

All of the 2018 L.E.P.C. meetings will be held at the Hovey House, located at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana and will start at 5:00 pm.

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2018-01 Published in the Posey County News on January 9, 2018 - hspaxlp Notice To Taxpayers of Hearing on Proposed Cumulative Fire Fund Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Harmony Township Posey, County, Indiana, that the Board of Trustee’s will consider at Ribeyre Gymnasium Main Street New Harmony at 6:00 o’clock P.M. on January 15th 2018 , the establishment of a Cumulative Fire Fund under the provisions of Indiana Code 36-8-14 for the purposes as follows: For the purchase of a firetruck The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $0.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with the taxes due and payable in the year 2019. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposal for establishment of the Cumulative Fire Fund is subject to approval by The Department of Local Government Finance.

Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the cumulative fund by the Board of Trustee’s, the Harmony Township will publish a Notice of Adoption.

Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, 10 or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund.

Dated this 22nd day of December, 2017 Harmony Township Board of Trustee’s Published in the Posey County News on January 9 & 16, 2017 - hspaxlp 2017-185 NOTICE OF REAL PROPERTY COMMISSIONERS’ CERTIFICATE SALE Posey County Indiana Beginning 10:00 AM, February 21, 2018 Local Time STATE OF INDIANA POSEY COUNTY Pursuant to the laws of the Indiana General Assembly and by resolution of the Posey County Commissioners, notice is hereby given that the following described tracts or items of real property are listed for sale for delinquent taxes and / or special assessments.

The minimum sale prices listed below are less than the minimum sale prices when offered in the immediately preceding county tax sale held under Section 5 of IC 6-1.1-24 and include all fees and expenses of the county directly attributable to the Commissioners’ Certificate Sale. The Posey County Commissioners will accept bids for the certificates of sale, for the price referred to in IC 6-1.124-6.1(a)(3), by public auction on February 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM Courthouse Time at the Hovey House, Commissioners Room. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24-5.1, a business entity that seeks to register to bid in an Indiana Commissioners’ Certificate Sale must provide a certificate of good standing or proof of registration in accordance with IC 5-23 from the Secretary of State to the county treasurer.

A person redeeming each tract or item of real property after the sale of the certificate must pay: (A) the amount of the minimum bid under Section 5 of IC 6-1.1-24 for which the tract or item of real property was last offered for sale; (B) ten percent (10%) of the amount for which the certificate is sold; (C) the attorney’s fees and costs of giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; (D) the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property; (E) all taxes and special assessments on the tract or item of real property paid by the purchaser after the sale of the certificate plus interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property; and (F), all costs of sale, advertising costs, and other expenses of the county directly attributable to the sale of the certificate.

If the certificate is sold for an amount more than the minimum bid under Section 5 of IC 6-1.1-24 for which the tract or item of real property was last offered for sale and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the tract or item of real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.

Indiana law prohibits a person who owes delinquent taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, or costs directly attributable to a prior tax sale, from purchasing tracts or items of real property at a tax sale. Prior to bidding at a tax sale, each bidder must affirm under the penalties for perjury that he or she does not owe delinquent taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, costs directly attributable to a prior tax sale, amounts from a final adjudication in favor of a political subdivision in this county, any civil penalties imposed for the violation of a building code or ordinance of this county, or any civil penalties imposed by a health department in this county. Further, each bidder must acknowledge that any successful bid made in violation of the above statement is subject to forfeiture. In the event of forfeiture, the bid amount shall be applied to the delinquent taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, costs, judgments, or civil penalties of the ineligible bidder, and a certificate will be issued to the county executive.

The Commissioners specifically reserve the right to withhold from the sale any parcel which has been listed in error, or which otherwise becomes ineligible for sale either prior to the start or during the duration of the auction. The Auditor’s Office does not warrant the accuracy of the key numbers or street addresses published herein and any misstatement in the key number or street address does not invalidate an otherwise valid sale.

Dated: 12/26/2017 Tax Unit Name: Center Township Owner of Record: Wade, John A Sale ID#: 651700004 Property ID#: 65-06-08-301-019.000-005 Brief Legal Description: WADESVILLE LOT 13 Property Address: Pelt St Lot 13 Wadesville 47638 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Johnson, J A & Betty J Sale ID#: 651700005 Property ID#: 65-07-35-340-010.001-005 Brief Legal Description: CAUSEY’S ENLG PT LOT 3 (4’ X 75’) Property Address: Oliver Rd Lot 3 Wadesville 47638 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Cochrum, Charles Sale ID#: 651700006 Property ID#: 65-07-35-400-001.000-005 Brief Legal Description: OLIVER LOT 1 Property Address: Oliver Rd Lot 1 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Cochrum, Charles E & Marjorie A Sale ID#: 651700007 Property ID#: 65-07-35-400-002.000-005 Brief Legal Description: OLIVER LOTS 2 & 3 Property Address: 310 N Oliver Rd Lots 2 & 3 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Cox, Carolyn S. Sale ID#: 651700008 Property ID#: 65-07-35-400-015.000-005 Brief Legal Description: PT NW SE 35-5-13 .25A Property Address: Oliver Rd Wadesville 47638 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: New Harmony Township Owner of Record: Young, Michelle Sale ID#: 651700013 Property ID#: 65-26-01-210-005.000-007 Brief Legal Description: LICHTENBERGER LOT 8 & E PT LOT 7 Property Address: 629 South St New Harmony 47631 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: Lynn Township Owner of Record: Ritter, Marjorie F, Trustee (W) Sale ID#: 651700015 Property ID#: 65-07-25-618-002.700-008 Brief Legal Description: WELL 618 LEASE 1440 J ANDERSON #3 J ANDERSON #3 25 5 14 Property Address: Well 618 Lease 1440 J Anderson Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: Point Township

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Marriage Applications Norma Joyce Wolfe, 82, Mount Vernon and Ronald Gene Conyers, 82, Wadesville Paige Nichol Fifer, 29, Griffin and Justin Wayne Embrey, 40, Newburgh Marc William Schmitzer, 39, Mount Vernon and Krista Elizabeth Rice, 52, Evansville Brianna Swayne, 27, Mount Vernon and William Swayne, 28, Tell City Vita Kaye Amick, 61, Wadesville and Timothy Jo-

seph Goad, 60, Princeton Janice Kay Weir, 64, Mount Vernon and Geary Lee Gatewood, 64, Mount Vernon Summer Dawn Duncan, 23, Mount Vernon and Bryan Lee Hercher, Jr., 34, Mount Vernon Mark Ferdinand Ruholl, 62, Poseyville and Sharon Rose Breiner, 59, Mount Vernon Regan Lynn Witzel, 21, Woodlawn, Ill., and Joshua Wayne Robinson, 24, Mount Vernon

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2018-04 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER L. SCHMITZ, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that CARL A. SCHMITZ, ALBERT C. SCHMITZ, and NANCY M. DOUGAN were on the 19th day of December, 2017, appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of ESTHER L. SCHMITZ, Deceased, who died testate on November 12, 20017 and were authorized to proceed with the administration of said decedent’s estate without Court Supervision.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

DATED at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, this 19th day of December, 2017.

BETTY POSTLETHEWEIGHT, Clerk, Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana By: Jaime L. Simpson Deputy Published in the Posey County News on January 9 & 16, 2018 - hspaxlp

Owner of Record: Kirkpatrick Family Sale ID#: 651700020 Property ID#: 65-01-16-002-800.210-010 Brief Legal Description: POINT COAL SECTIONS 31 & 32-7-14 160A (2/12 INT) Property Address: Coal Interest Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: Robb Township Owner of Record: Johnston, Marietta Sale ID#: 651700029 Property ID#: 65-04-18-320-008.000-011 Brief Legal Description: FORCUM CAMP LOT 8 Property Address: Griffin Rd Poseyville 47633 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: Poseyville Owner of Record: F & M Coin Laundry, Inc Sale ID#: 651700036 Property ID#: 65-23-19-116-002.000-012 Brief Legal Description: CALES PT LOT 48 Property Address: Oak St Cales Pt Lot 48 Poseyville 47633 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: Robinson Township Owner of Record: Spiehler, Albert Jay Sale ID#: 651700044 Property ID#: 65-06-21-400-018.003-016 Brief Legal Description: PT SW SE 21-5-12 .40A Property Address: 2001 N Stierly Rd Wadesville 47638 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Dauphin, Louis R Jr Sale ID#: 651700049 Property ID#: 65-13-12-300-031.015-016 Brief Legal Description: PT SW 12-6-12 .357 A Property Address: 11319 E Sharon Dr Evansville 47712 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: Black Township Owner of Record: Weilbrenner, George Andrew Sale ID#: 651700052 Property ID#: 65-02-05-323-036.700-017 Brief Legal Description: WELL323, LEASE 51204 JW MANN JW MANN 5 7 14W Property Address: Well 323 Lease 51204 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Bergstrom, Bonnie (W) Sale ID#: 651700060 Property ID#: 65-02-23-152-001.700-017 Brief Legal Description: WELL 152, OSCAR RIES EST. 1960 OSCAR RIES ESTATE 23 7 14 Property Address: Well 152 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Stephens, Katherine R & Sale ID#: 651700061 Property ID#: 65-11-14-300-001.001-017 Brief Legal Description: GRAFTON PT LOTS 15 & 16 Property Address: Grafton Pt Lots 15 & 16 Lower New Harmony Rd Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: Mount Vernon Owner of Record: Stewart, Darrell Glenn Sale ID#: 651700076 Property ID#: 65-27-05-430-076.000-018 Brief Legal Description: COMPANYS E/2 LOT 7 BLK 7 Property Address: 421 E Nineth St Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Beneficial Indiana, Inc. Dba Sale ID#: 651700078 Property ID#: 65-27-05-430-086.001-018 Brief Legal Description: 12FT S SIDE LOT 5 BLK 9 COMPANYS ENLG Property Address: 901 N. Mulberry Street Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Gibbs, Jeffrey A Sale ID#: 651700079 Property ID#: 65-27-05-432-010.000-018 Brief Legal Description: COMPANY SARLLS LOT 10 Property Address: 811 N Canal St Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Anderson, Charles A. III Sale ID#: 651700080 Property ID#: 65-27-05-442-003.001-018 Brief Legal Description: J A MANN PT LOT 10 BLOCK 18 Property Address: Off Of Canal St Ja Mann Lot 10 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Walls, Matthew J & Gina L Sale ID#: 651700082 Property ID#: 65-27-08-112-057.000-018 Brief Legal Description: N OWENS E SIDE LOT 27 Property Address: 514 E Third St Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Esche, Sandy Cavanaugh & Gunter, Norman Sale ID#: 651700085 Property ID#: 65-27-08-220-024.000-018 Brief Legal Description: MODEL LOT 32 Property Address: 618 W Eighth St Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Aldea, Inc Sale ID#: 651700088 Property ID#: 65-27-08-221-067.001-018 Brief Legal Description: JAMES & HOVEY LOT 77 Property Address: 505 W Seventh St Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Anderson, Phillip & Krystle Sale ID#: 651700089 Property ID#: 65-27-08-231-009.000-018 Brief Legal Description: NORTHWESTERN PT LOT 24 & 25 Property Address: 724 W Sixth St Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Moye, Avis Bernice Sale ID#: 651700099 Property ID#: 65-27-09-142-016.000-018 Brief Legal Description: OWENS ENLG LOT 134 WOOD STREET Property Address: Short Sycamore St Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Lopp, George Otto & Flora E Sale ID#: 651700105 Property ID#: 65-27-09-241-006.000-018 Brief Legal Description: 6’ WEST SIDE LOT 30 EDSON’S SUB OF LOTS 33-40 IN KIMBALL’S ADD ENLG. Property Address: Sycamore St Lot 30 Mt Vernon 47620

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Alcohol Beverage Board of Posey County, Indiana will hold a public hearing at 10:00 am on January 17, 2018 at the City Hall Annex Building, 520 Main St, in the city of Mount Vernon in said county, to investigate the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit by the applicants listed herein to wit: RR6530996 Beer Wine & Liquor Restaurant (210) RENEWAL Fester’s Sports Bar & Grill, LLC 10301 Old Hwy 62 E Mount Vernon IN D/B/A Fester’s Sports Bar & Grill RR6531128 Beer Wine & Liquor Restaurant (210) RENEWAL El Vaquero of Mt Vernon LLC 125 W 4th Street Mount Vernon IN D/B/A El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant DL6531210 Beer & Wine Dealer Grocery Store NEW DOLGENCORP, LLC 11929 DEER RUN RD Evansville IN D/B/A DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #18331 Published in the Posey County News on January 9, 2018 - hspaxlp Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Key, Future May Sale ID#: 651700107 Property ID#: 65-27-09-245-114.000-018 Brief Legal Description: KIMBALLS E SIDE LOT 87 Property Address: E Ohio St Kimballs Side Lot 87 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Key, Future May Sale ID#: 651700108 Property ID#: 65-27-09-245-115.000-018 Brief Legal Description: KIMBALLS W/2 LOT 87 Property Address: E Ohio St Kimballs Lot 87 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: Marrs Township Owner of Record: Kitchin, James D III (Estate) (W)C/O S Kitchin Sale ID#: 651700109 Property ID#: 65-08-04-714-008.700-019 Brief Legal Description: WELL 714 LEASE 41447/7143 NOELLE-DAUSMAN #1 NOELLE-DAUSMANN 4 7 12 Property Address: Well 714 Noelle Dausman Lease Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Marver, William Sale ID#: 651700110 Property ID#: 65-08-30-662-011.700-019 Brief Legal Description: WELL 662 LEASE 476250 JOHN MARX JOHN MARX 30 7 12 Property Address: Well 662 Lease John Marx Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Rupp, G. Daniel Sale ID#: 651700115 Property ID#: 65-14-03-220-030.000-019 Brief Legal Description: SARTAIN PLACE SUB PT LOT 29 & PT SARTAIN DRIVE 0.316A Property Address: Ford Road Sartain Lot 29 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Palmer, W Regis & Llolanda P Sale ID#: 651700116 Property ID#: 65-14-06-320-006.000-019 Brief Legal Description: HARBORTOWN LOT 6 .34A Property Address: 6250 Catalina Dr Lot 6 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Palmer, W Regis & Llolanda P Sale ID#: 651700117 Property ID#: 65-14-06-320-011.000-019 Brief Legal Description: HARBORTOWN LOT 11 .30A Property Address: 6219 Catalina Dr Lot 11 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Palmer, W Regis & Llolanda P Sale ID#: 651700118 Property ID#: 65-14-06-320-028.000-019 Brief Legal Description: HARBORTOWN LOT 28 .36A Property Address: Cheshire Dr Lot 28 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Palmer, W Regis & Llolanda P Sale ID#: 651700119 Property ID#: 65-14-06-320-036.000-019 Brief Legal Description: HARBORTOWN LOT 36 .31A Property Address: Catalina Dr Lot 36 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Palmer, W. Regis & Llolanda P Sale ID#: 651700120 Property ID#: 65-14-06-320-040.000-019 Brief Legal Description: HARBORTOWN PT LOT 40 0.04A Property Address: Buccaneer Dr Lot 40 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Palmer, W Regis & Llolanda P Sale ID#: 651700121 Property ID#: 65-14-06-320-041.000-019 Brief Legal Description: HARBORTOWN PT LOT 41 ( 78 FT.) 0.27A Property Address: Buccaneer Dr Lot 41 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Palmer, W Regis & Llolanda P Sale ID#: 651700122 Property ID#: 65-14-06-320-050.000-019 Brief Legal Description: HARBORTOWN LOT 50 .33A Property Address: 6251 Cheshire Dr Lot 50 Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Bergstrom, Bonnie M. Trustee Sale ID#: 651700124 Property ID#: 65-14-18-300-010.000-019 Brief Legal Description: PT SW SW 18-7-12 0.60A BLUFF RD, MT VERNON Property Address: 8916 S Gun Club Rd Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Bergstrom, Bonnie M Sale ID#: 651700127 Property ID#: 65-14-18-300-011.007-019 Brief Legal Description: E/2 SW SW 18-7-12 0.8696 Property Address: Gun Club Rd Mt Vernon 47620 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Tax Unit Name: Bethel Owner of Record: Hocking Oil Company (W) Sale ID#: 651700130 Property ID#: 65-01-07-035-002.700-020 Brief Legal Description: WELL 35, LEASE 41106 JACK COMPTON #2 JACK COMPTON #2 7 4S 13W Property Address: Well 35 Lease 41106 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Owner of Record: Shorb Sawmill Sale ID#: 651700131 Property ID#: 65-90-90-950-056.901-020 Brief Legal Description: ON LEASED LAND OF JACK COMPTON 7-4-13 Property Address: Leased Land Of Jack Compton Griffin 47616-0016 Minimum Bid: $50.00 Total Number of Properties: 41 I hereby certify that the above real properties have been offered in one tax sale, have not received a bid for at least the amount required under I.C. 6-1.1-24-5 and have been identified in a resolution of the Board of Commissioners for Posey County, Indiana, to be offered for sale.

Given under my hand and seal on 12/26/2017.

Sarah Beth Meighen, Auditor, Posey County Indiana Published in the Posey County News on January 2, 9, & 16, 2018 - hspaxlp

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Sudoku and Crossword Puzzles

The solution to last week’s puzzles:

CLUES ACROSS 1. Women (French) 5. Hyrax 8. Distress signal 11. Trade 13. Large northern deer 14. The 3 Wise Men 15. Marten of N Asian forests 16. Hoover’s agency 17. Received an A 18. 2nd Islamic month 20. Light brown 21. ClariďŹ ed butter used in Indian cookery 22. Frankness 25. Argentina’s capital 30. Citizen of Kenya or Zimbabwe 31. Noah’s boat 32. Family of languages in So. Africa 33. Inappropriate 38. ScientiďŹ c workplace 41. Hungriness 43. Say to talk about an annoying topic 45. Sing and play for somebody 47. Strike buster 49. A citizen of Thailand 50. Civil Rights group 55. Honest Company’s Jessica 56. ‘__ death do us part 57. Malarias 59. Claim against another’s property 60. Mined metal-bearing mineral 61. Dashery 62. Capacity unit

63. Primary color 64. Indian dress CLUES DOWN 1. Manuscripts (abbr.)

2. Netherlands river 3. Italian island 4. One’s own being 5. More adroit 6. Balkan country 7. Psychologist B.F. 8. Investment group Goldman ___ 9. Double curve 10. The plane of a ďŹ gure 12. Ocean 14. Public presses 19. Civil Rights activist Parks 23. Cooking container 24. Arctic native 25. Founder of Babism 26. Bashkortostan capital 27. Bulky grayish-brown eagle

28. Louse egg 29. About sight 34. ___/Tuck: TV drama 35. Black tropical American cuckoo 36. Chest muscle (slang) 37. Expression of disappointment 39. One who assists 40. Antilles island 41. Served food 42. Egyptian Sun god 44. Performed successfully 45. Cavalry-sword 46. Abba __, Israeli politician 47. Jonas __, cured polio 48. The Muse of history 51. Express pleasure 52. Turkish leader titles 53. Castro country 54. Nobleman 58. ___ Lanka

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