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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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Surprise insurance savings means more road deputies By Trisha Lopez Posey Council Council approved the addition of two new sheriff’s department patrol officers and one new 911 dispatcher position at Tuesday’s meeting at Hovey House in Mount Vernon. The additional sheriff’s department jobs, touted by Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham as helpful in providing shift relief from county police officers working swing shift hours that have left them physically and mentally overloaded, were made possible by $200,000 in funds saved on county employee insurance costs. According to members of the council, the county’s insur-
ance provider negotiated better rates with insurance companies to hold insurance costs steady with last year. The recent budget had allowed for a 10 percent increase in insurance costs.. The county was expecting a $200,000 increase to its insurance costs going into the next fiscal year. The council had already earmarked those funds for the anticipated increase, making them now available for the council to use for the county’s benefit. Posey County Council President Heather Allyn said the increase will allow the county to have three officers on the road most of the time. Posey County currently has only two officers on the road most of the time, she said.
“As a council this year, we felt like we had a lot of (budget) cuts. We felt like we were doing our best to hold steady, but our goal...I think I can speak for everyone... is the safety of our county,” Allyn said. She said when she learned of the extra money, adding the extra officers seemed like the best use of those funds. “To be able to have more officers on the road and to help our officers is a tremendous benefit both to the county and law enforcement officers,” Allyn said. Latham thanked the council and said his officers especially
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Amanda Muensterman Keegan Lee Davidson Larry Lynn Robling Scott Allen Wilson
Four face drug, theft charges
New Harmony residents Martha Wilkinson and her son Nicholas enjoy the fruits of their gardening labor outside their home. Photo by Dave Pearce
Poseyville sees 30% rate hikes By Lynda Baker Last week’s Poseyville Town Council meeting was chaired by Councilman Mike Baehl, due to the extended illness of Council President Bruce Baker. After 33 years on the Council, this will be Baker’s last 4-year term. Over the next year or so, he wants to share as much information as he can with his fellow Council Members, as well as Clerk/Treasurer Christy Foster, regarding the management of the town and its employees, along with the day-to-day operations of the town’s three utility corporations: water, sewer and gas. He would like to particularly focus on the grant application process, as Baker, with the assistance of office personnel, has been able to
obtain over $4,000,000 in grant funds for the town during his years of service. These funds have been used to build the community center, update and remodel the library, build a new town hall, update streets, construct the sewer treatment plant, construct the water treatment plant, and many other beneficial town projects. An ordinance to increase sewer rates and an ordinance to increase water rates by 30 percent (based upon each customer’s usage) on both utilities over the next 18 months were presented to the council for final approval, following the recent publication of the same. The Council approved both ordinances by a 2:1
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Special to the News Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham has reported that on October 12, 2020, the Posey County Sheriff’s Office was notified of suspicious circumstances occurring at the abandoned residence on Boberg Road in eastern Posey County. The complainant stated he observed drag marks leading from the property to the area of Country Homes Drive, at which time Posey Detective Dustin Seitz continued following the marks to a home on Ramsey Court. Detective Seitz subsequently located a stolen 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle at a Ramsey Court address. Detectives located surveillance footage from neighboring homes and observed a white pickup truck pulling a stolen vehicle to the Ramsey Court address. On October 13, 2020, after further investigation, Posey County Sheriff’s Office Detectives placed wireless cameras around the Boberg Road property. Around 11:15 p.m., Posey County Deputies were notified by a concerned citizen who stated there were people on the property. Posey County Deputies arrived and located four people on the property who appeared to be stealing a 1970s model Chevrolet Corvette. Deputies took all four individuals into custody at which time the investigation continued. During the investigation, Detectives
and Deputies located Marijuana, 3.5 grams of Methamphetamine, and a syringe containing Methamphetamine. After questioning by Posey County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, it was determined that Keegan Davidson, Amanda Muensterman, and Scott Wilson took part in the auto theft on October 12, 2020, from the Boberg Road property. As a result of the investigation all four individuals were arrested and charged as follows: Thirty-four-year-old Keegan Lee Davidson 34 of Evansville, Ind., was arrested and faces the following charges: Possession of Methamphetamine Level 6 Felony, Attempted Auto Theft Level 6 Felony, Auto Theft Level 6 Felony, Trespassing Class “B” Misdemeanor, and Warrant-Petition to Revoke. Amanda Lynn Muensterman, 36, also of Evansville, was arrested and races the following charges: Possession of Methamphetamine Level 6 Felony, Attempted Auto Theft Level 5 Felony, Auto Theft Level 5 Felony, and Trespassing, a Class “B” Misdemeanor. Scott Allen Wilson, 57, also of Evansville, was arrested and faces charges of Possession of Methamphetamine , a Level 6 Felony, Attempted Auto Theft, a Level 5 Felony, Auto Theft, a Level 5 Felony, and Trespassing,
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Kits to assist officers, some children By Lois Mittino Gray One mother’s scary experience will lead to another one’s meaningful moment. Posey County native Kelsey Schapker founded a not-for-profit organization, as a result of a close call in traffic, by developing CAMSE kits for children with autism to play with while police officers are conducting accident investigations. Posey Count Sheriff Tom Latham purchased and distributed these comforting kits to 25 county officers to put in their vehicles. “Last July, we were almost involved in a serious car accident. It was so close. We were shaking and it scared us so much, including my four-year-old son, Camden. Camden was just identified this past summer as being on the Autism Disorder Spectrum. I started to think about what would’ve happened to him if I had been Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham is pictured with Kelsey Schap- hurt and taken away or had to talk with police investigators. How would he have reacted?” she explained. “He ker and 25 Cames Kits.
would struggle to communicate his needs in the event of an accident.” That thought created her idea to develop sensory equipment kits to keep in police vehicles to give special needs children in stressful situations. The kit, known as a CAMSE Kit, is designed to keep kids with autism and other sensory challenges, calm while an officer works the accident. The term CAMSE (short for Cam’s Sensory Equipment) was coined by Camden’s grandfather, Michael Wheatcroft. “He adores his papa and this made it so special, as the two are tight beyond belief,” the devoted mother said. Kelsey approached Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham who loved the idea. “Sheriff Latham deserves a lot of credit for getting this done. He could’ve said no. He’s a solid guy who just stepped up and helped us
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West-sider Mitchell fits right in St. Wendel teacher enjoys the best of both worlds By Lois Mittino Gray Madison Mitchell is the fresh new face walking the halls of Saint Wendel School this year. “I just love being at this school with this staff and these students. I get more excited about being here with them every week. I look forward to what’s to come as the school year goes by” the enthusiastic teacher said. Madison considers her present
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work assignment to be the “best of both worlds.” She teaches preschool part-time five days a week and then assists her husband, Dustin Mitchell, with his business, afterwards. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; she teaches three- and four-year-olds from 7 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The other two days, she remains until 2:30 p.m. for children needing extended care. She has her students all five days, except for two who attend only three days. The novice educator loves to decorate her classroom with seasonal themes and artwork. Right now, autumn decorations abound with pictures to help teach the letters of the alphabet they are currently studying. “We do each letter and I show pictures of things that start with it and we do sounds and the sign language for it. A is for alligator, right?”
Madison’s students are required to wear protective masks to enter and exit the school building. Even at their young age, she feels they are doing a great job of it. “Oh, I have to occasionally reinforce the idea of wearing it, but that’s to be expected. They don’t have to wear a mask inside all day like I do. We wear them in class in circle center time and other occasions,” she explained. Madison is a native of Evansville’s West Side, around the Saint Joseph area. She attended Reitz High School and was graduated in 2011. She earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Ivy Tech Community College in Evansville in 2014. Other work experiences with young children include as a Head Start teacher for three years and as an employee of Saint Vincent Early Learning Center for three years.
After those stints with children, Madison worked with her husband at Mitchell Trucking. The couple was married a year ago, after ten years of dating. “I met him through a mutual friend and feel like I’ve known him forever. I’m not sure if I am going to go back to school anymore for a while to get a Bachelor’s Degree. We’re thinking about having our own children and deciding on that for now, while setting up our household.” They presently live where Dustin is originally from in the Saint Wendel area. He attended North Elementary School. Madison is working hard to think of new lesson plans each week. She is considering a possible 50 days in school celebration, and maybe even a 100 days one. She continues to get good materials for her lessons on letters of the alphabet. Her class has completed letters A through F. Next
is G. Can you say “Go-getter?” A great description of Mitchell.
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B D P Our family has always been a little dierent. Growing up poor and a little on the backwoodsy side, we learned early on that if we were going to enjoy any type of success in life, we were going to have to be able to look for the silver lining the clouds might oer. So on Sunday, the ďŹ ve of us celebrated our Thanksgiving. With everything that’s going on in the world, we ďŹ gured it might be as close to a Thanksgiving celebration we might be able to enjoy this year. With the distance between us, rarely have we been able to enjoy the holidays together over time. While two of my sisters and I have remained relatively close to “homeâ€? throughout our lifetimes, we have been able to spend most of the holidays together at least on some level. But with one brother living and working for several years in the Texas and Arizona areas, and yet another living and working in the Carolinas, holidays were most often spent with their immediate families in the states they were living. There was never really any friction in the family. It was just a case of opportunities not existing. My younger brother is in the area again and is living in the FariďŹ eld, Ill., area. He and his wife Debbie took the bull by the horns and offered us an invitation to meet at their rural Wayne County, Ill., home. We
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It’s a family thing... gladly accepted the invitation as my brother from North Carolina has also been in the area visiting with my sister, who also lives in Southern Illinois. A full traditional Thanksgiving meal was prepared and we, the visitors, were the recipients of it. As in most families, the home-made food was a rare treat and once everyone had been through the line to get their food, things got quiet as the 10 of us gathered around the table following prayer and we enjoyed a meal. Each of us is gifted with our own unique set of physical challenges as the average age of the ďŹ ve is on the upper side of 75. So when the meal was ďŹ nishing up, out popped the insulin bottles and way was made for those who must rapidly take care of bathroom matters following a big delicious meal. Over time, I have been accused of being witty. Over that same period of time, I have been accused of being a smart-aleck. But those who know me best realize that I enjoy making others laugh, even if it is at their own expense. Sometimes it’s even at my own expense. Anything to see a smile on faces. But Sunday afternoon, despite not being together on any consistent basis for many years, I realized that we have all pretty much been blessed with a good sense of humor and an abundance of sarcasm. It’s surprising that the same brand of sarcasm I use to draw a laugh here is used by my brother to draw a laugh in
Members of my family are, left to right, Carlis Medley, James Pearce, Pearl Medley, Debbie Pearce, Dan Pearce, Gail Pearce, Iona Hall, Joe Hall, myself, and Connie Pearce. Southern Illinois and by my other even middle-aged. I wondered how giving things with our own families. brother in North Carolina. Being many families have been blessed But tonight as I sit here, I can around the family again for a few enough to have the ďŹ ve siblings and smile knowing that God gave us a hours brought back a lot of memo- their spouses together for a holiday special family, one that has had at ries. Most of them were pleasant but with the age range running from 55 least the opportunity to spend 55 all were realistic. to 80. Thanksgivings together. We haven’t Three or four hours ew by like The petty little disagreements always done it but the opportunity the half-time of an interesting ball- we have had over time have com- has always been there. game. I felt a little like we were all pletely disappeared and are but a I’m guessing there are a whole lot analysts or color commentators on faint memory, if that. It was enjoy- of families out there who would be the biggest game of all, the game able to be around the family I grew happy to be able to make the same of life. There was some laughter, up with and to have them give me claim. And on Thanksgiving Day, a couple of blows below the belt, heck again just like I have always no matter where I am or what I am a little sick humor. But when play given them heck. Even to hear the doing, I can look back on this weekstarted for the second half, that was family’s warped sense of humor be- end and realize just how blessed we all over. We all gathered in the con- ing unloaded on each other brought have been. And I can look back on trol room again and it was obvious a sense of sick joy and humor. this day and smile. It will probably we were all on the same team. This Thanksgiving Day, we prob- be over some goofy joke that only As I sat in the living room look- ably will not all be together again. the family would understand. But ing around, I realized we are not Vacations will be over and we will that’s OK, we were all together tochildren anymore‌heck, we’re not be back to doing our own Thanks- day to enjoy it.
Guest Editorial: Governor Eric Holcomb Gov. Holcomb Announces Indiana’s Infant Mortality Rate Falls to Historic Low Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced this week Indiana’s infant mortality rate fell in 2019 to the lowest level in state recorded history, which is evidence that eorts to give every child the best start in life and address issues of disparities are working. “We are committed to ensuring the best chance for a healthy pregnancy and a strong start to life for Indiana’s newborns,â€? Gov. Holcomb said. “While we celebrate these results, our work is far from ďŹ nished, and we won’t rest as we work to protect our youngest.â€? Preliminary data released by the Indiana Department of Health shows the statewide infant mortality rate fell from 6.8 per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 6.5 in 2019. The mortality rate among Black infants fell from 13.0 in 2018 to 11.0 in 2019. A total of 527 Indiana babies died before their ďŹ rst birthdays in 2019, down from 559 in 2018 and 602 in 2017. This marks the third year of decline in the infant mortality rate and is the lowest level since 1900, when rates were ďŹ rst recorded in Indiana. Infant mortality is deďŹ ned as the death of a baby before their ďŹ rst birthday and is one of the leading indicators of a nation’s health. “We’ve known all along that reducing Indiana’s infant mortality rate would take time and partnerships, and it’s gratifying to see that work pay o,â€? said State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG. “We must continue to encourage early prenatal care and promote safe sleep practices so that we can celebrate more ďŹ rst birthdays in Indiana.â€? Gov. Holcomb made reducing Indiana’s infant mortality rate a priority and in 2018 charged the Department of Health, in partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Department of Child Services, with helping Indiana achieve the lowest infant mortality rate in the Midwest by 2024. Data from other states for 2019 is not yet available. As part of that goal and his Next Level agenda, the Governor signed House Enrolled Act 1007 into law in 2019 to create an obstetrician-gynecologist navigator program focused on a sustained education and outreach eort. The initiative connects expectant or new mothers to health, social and other services they need via a navigator who provides personalized support, resources and referrals
through the ďŹ rst year of their babies’ lives. The state legislature committed $6.6 million toward the program over two years. The program, which is transitioning to be known as My Healthy Baby, oďŹƒcially launched in January with a goal of serving 20 counties by the end of 2020, but the program expansion will exceed that goal this year. It is currently operating in Allen, Bartholomew, Blackford, Clark, Crawford, Delaware, Dubois, Grant, Henry, Jay, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Martin, Saint Joseph, Shelby, Randolph, and Wayne counties. Programs in Cass, Fulton and Miami counties are scheduled to be operational by the end of October. Another 25 counties are expected to be added in 2021, with the ultimate goal of making the program available to all pregnant women who are insured by Medicaid by mid-2023. “The best way to reach Gov. Holcomb’s goal of having the lowest infant mortality rate in the Midwest is to focus our eorts on the communities that are disproportionately impacted and ensure that women have the tools they need to achieve a healthy pregnancy,â€? Dr. Box said. “My Healthy Baby focuses on helping women in the communities that are at the highest risk for infant mortality so that they have someone to walk alongside them throughout their pregnancy and parenting journey.â€? Indiana has taken other steps to improve infant and maternal health in recent years, including: Developing a Levels of Care system for birthing hospitals to ensure that women deliver their babies at the facility that best meets their needs Adopting obstetrical safety bundles through the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Allocating more than $27 million in Safety PIN grants since 2017 to community partners for both novel and evidence-based programs to reduce infant mortality and improve the health and well-being of mothers and babies Requiring prenatal care providers to conduct a verbal screening for substance use disorder for all pregnant women so they can receive services that improve their health and that of their babies Establishing a committee to review every maternal death in the state, with the goal of understanding the causes and developing strategies to prevent future cases
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the process. Of course, that is only if we personally or people we care about are not running for oďŹƒce. The ďŹ rst political campaign I cared about involved the presidential race between Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater in 1964. As I was active military at the time I was quite interested in each candidate’s position on the “police actionâ€? in Vietnam. Also, 1964 was my ďŹ rst chance to vote as I had just turned 21 and the 26th Amendment lowering the voting age to 18 was not
As described by Winston Churchill, “Democracy is the worst political system except for all the othersâ€?. And as we suer through our ongoing political pandemic and naively hope for a November 03 cure the political sausage making gives evidence of Churchill’s observation. On the other hand, if we step back from the splattering mud, we might ďŹ nd some passing amusement in
Early voting open through Nov. 2 In-person absentee voting is underway in Indiana, and all registered Hoosiers can cast their ballots now through noon Nov. 2 at designated early voting locations. To ďŹ nd early voting locations, dates and hours, visit IndianaVoters.com. Voters must present a valid photo ID to cast a ballot before or on Election Day. Those eligible to vote absentee-by-mail should submit an application online, or via
The year 1964 temporarily cured my faith in voting but I relapsed in 1972 when as a young lawyer I decided to save the criminal justice system by supporting a friend of mine in his bid to be elected county prosecutor. Another idealistic attorney friend of mine and I dove head ďŹ rst into election day politics. We stayed up all night making political signs then at o’darkthirty started putting them up at polling places. We were involved. We felt virtuous. Then we pulled into a large precinct where many
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virtual meeting of the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative and thanked the members for their ongoing eorts. The group comprises more than 300 healthcare providers, stakeholders and partners who are committed to improving Indiana’s infant mortality and morbidity.
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ratiďŹ ed until 1971. You may recall, if you lived through the ’60s, or you may have seen old black and white TV images of that famous political advertisement run against Goldwater showing a little girl plucking a daisy as a mushroom cloud rose in front of her. Well, I saw it in 1964 and heard Johnson promise not to send “American boys to die in an Asian warâ€?. As I was one of those American boys, that sounded good to me so I voted for Johnson. That was my ďŹ rst lesson in political reality.
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Expectant women, new mothers and individuals from anywhere in the state can call the MOMS Helpline at 1-844-MCH-MOMS (1844-624-6667) to ďŹ nd resources available in their communities. Gov. Holcomb and Dr. Box announced the 2019 infant mortality rate on Wednesday to a
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people were lined up to vote. As we each grabbed a sign with our champion’s name on it and jumped out of my old Ford sedan a large woman hustled up to us and asked if we had been sent by “Headquarters�? Neither of us knew what a political party’s headquarters was so we stared at her blankly as she loudly proclaimed, “Well, you better get some ‘supplies’ out here as these people ain’t voting right!� We headed home. No, democracy is not perfect but it is not all bad and
you have to admit it is often interesting. Peg and I still vote every time we have the opportunity even though we are aware our government is staed with humans, not Plato’s recommended Philosopher Kings. Do we sometimes get disappointed by our choices; certainly. Do we get discouraged; yeah. Do we want any other political system; nope! For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com or “Like/Followâ€? us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegRanchBooks&Knitting.
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Gertrude Madeline Fisher Gertrude Madeline “Trudy” Fisher was born on October 3, 1925 to her parents, Henry and Corda Mae Shelton Mason in Mount Vernon Indiana. She entered eternal life with her daughter, Vicki by her side on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the age of 95 years at her home in Franklin, Texas. Gertrude, also known as, “Trudy,” “Gran Gran,” Grandma or Aunt “Gert” married her sweetheart, James Frederick Fisher on March 29, 1947. To this union four children were born and after twenty-five years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 1972. Trudy was raised Baptist and was the daughter of a Baptist minister. She received Christ at the age of 22 years and after a near fatal car crash in 1955, caused by a drunk driver, she rededicated her life to Christ. She was a member of the Jasper First Assembly of God. She worked the alter, praying for the sick and ministering to the lost. She loved her children unconditionally and instilled some of life’s greatest lessons into them. She led by example. She loved them unconditionally and most importantly dedicated them to Christ. Trudy was a mother, grandmother, prayer warrior and a survivor. The lives she touched will miss her earthly presence but her spirit will live on in their hearts forever. She will always be remembered by all that knew her and her gentle soul full of love. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; her children, James “Jimbo D. Fisher and Linda Gayle Thomas; daughter-in-law, Nancy Lyons Fisher; grandson, Robert L. “Robbie” Thomas, Jr. and great grandson, Baby Frank Thomas She is survived by: Daughter, Vicki Wilkins and husband, J.E. and son, Gary “Slim” V. Fisher, Sr., Grandchildren: Gary V. Fisher, Jr.(Twyla), James Allen Fisher, Crystal Lynn Fisher Sonnier, Darra Lea Fisher Spoon (Johnathan, Sr.), Tyler Blake Bailey, Shelly Thomas Hogan Rowe (Patrick), Ranee Lynn Thomas Randall (Rod), James “Jamie” Thomas (Carla Rowland Thomas), James “Bo” Stonewall Fisher (Lisa Williams Fisher), Aletia Marie Wilkins Dubois (Kody), Sara Nicole
Wilkins and Granddaughter-in-law, Traci Thomas Great Grandchildren: Zachary Fisher, Maegon Fisher, Aletia Fisher Lung, Chance Krede Spoon, Dylan Kaine Spoon, Jaylyn Paige Spoon, Sierra Louise Spoon, Destin Spoon, Johnathan Spoon, Jr., Jocelyn Spoon, Tristan Spoon, Bella Spoon, Madison Ranee Fisher, Colt Allen Fisher, Leighanna Ranee Hogan Worley (Josh), Keyaira Mashell Hogan, Donald Allen Hogan, Jr. (Rebecca Hale), Kole Timothy Rowe, Madison Gayle Thomas, Jackson Hayes DuBois, Elanor Jean DuBois, Aubrey Rose Thomas, Jacob Robert Thomas, Henry James Thomas, Lillian Paige Thomas, Payton Relynn Thomas, Colby Drake Randall, Gabriel “Gabe” Reed Randall and Savannah Grave Randall Great Great Grandchildren: Declan Cash Fisher, Avery Grace Hogan, Stella Rose Fisher, Sophia Grace Hogan, Brookleigh Ann Worley, Elouisa Moon Weaver, Robin Bloom and Korie Paige Randall Other relatives: Deanna Becknell Fisher Hallam, Donald H. Hogan, Sr., Rachel Power and children, Angela Powell Fehring and children, Stacey Nicole Bailey Hancock and children, Scott and Christopher Bailey and children, Tim Lakey, Luci Jones and Chester Ray “PA” Bailey. Graveside funeral services will be Saturday October 24, 2020 at Maple Hill Cemetery in New Harmony, Indiana. Visitation will be at Werry Funeral Home, New Harmony Chapel at 12 p.m. (noon) October 24, 2020. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Maple Hill Cemetery P.O. Box 340 New Harmony, IN 47631 or to the Jasper First Assembly of God, 351 Gibson Street, Jasper, Texas 75951.
Joseph Richard Jarvis Joseph “Joey” Richard Jarvis, 34, of Wadesville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Joey was born in Evansville, Indiana on May 6, 1986, to Richard and Robin (Woodruff) Jarvis. He attended North Posey High School and worked for five years as a Union Steelworker. He enjoyed being outdoors and hunting. Joey had a heart of gold and was always willing to help others. He was boisterous, honest, and a devoted father to his two sons. Joey is survived by his fiancée, Lacey Brown; sons, Jaxson Jarvis and Johnathan Jarvis; his parents, Richard and Robin (Woodruff) Jarvis; sister, Maelina Jarvis; brother, Chris Jarvis; and by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of Joey’s life was held at 1 p.m. on
Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711, with Pastor Steve Clayton officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends visited from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for his children’s education.
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Jon David Redman Jon David “J.D.” Redman, left us here on earth, October 15, 2020, to miss him forever after. He was the fifth child born to David D. and Roberta (Cowen) Redman, on April 29, 1937, in Wadesville, Indiana. Looking back…where has time taken this handsome young man, riding his horse Tonya and driving his first car, a 1949 Ford, that he and his brother refurbished, painted black with wide white wall tires. Along the way he married and raised three sons. J.D. was a very hard worker. Always had a large garden he shared with many. Being raised in the country he was a hunter also, especially raccoons. He was a member of the Posey County Coon Club. J.D. was a carpenter by trade, retiring from Local 90, while working for TMI. He built his own home near Oliver, not too far from where he was born and raised. He was a farmer at heart. Helping a neighbor in need was something he liked to do. Surviving J.D. is his companion and wife of 49 years, Carole L. (Donaldson) Redman; sons, Rodney D. (Elizabeth) Redman and Jon E. (Shelby) Redman; grandchildren, Rodney Jr. (Joni) Redman, Kristy (Doug) Fanguy, Amanda (Aaron Market) Redman, Brooke (Coree) Schweikarth, David and Aurora Redman, Jacob Spieker; Eight great grandchildren; sister, Sherry (Bill) Rosenbarger; sister-in-law, Naomi Fisher; nieces and nephews, Christa Cohrs, Rick and Nick Ramsey, Dava Dalporta, Juli McAdams, Randy and Dana Thornburg, Beth Frazier, Shannon Shoemaker, Patrick Monarch, Greg, Robin, and Hope Raber, Brendan
and September Fox, Shauna LaFoon and Brandi Fisher. Preceding J.D. in death were his parents; son, Mark Ellis Redman; sisters, Bettye Stiles, Jenny Lou Thornburg, Colleen Monarch, and Idamae Davis; brother, Leo Mack Redman; niece, Phyllis Harvey; nephews, Jeff Raber and Roger Thornburg; grandparents, Leo and Esther (Alldredge) Cowen, David E. and Ida (Williams) Redman; father and motherin-law, Oval “Donnie” and Evelyn (Buchanan) Donaldson. Carole would like to thank a special friend, Robin Key, for all her help, and Jon Redman especially, for being there daily to do whatever needed to be done; without Shelby, Jon and I would not have been able to keep him at home. She stayed for three weeks straight. Also to thank the Deaconess VNA Hospice, Dr. James Rice and Nurse Gina. Per J.D.’s request there will not be a memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to The Posey County Humane Society or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made online at www. AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
David Lee Mounts David Lee Mounts, 64, passed away on October 15, 2020. He was born on March 14, 1956 to Rosalyn Mounts in Princeton, Indiana. David was a loving father, grandfather, and Dave-Dave. He was a machinist for 19 years at Snap-On Tools. He then worked at Toyota for 14 years where he retired. He then became a Certified Lift Inspector at Heritage Petroleum. Every Friday, he enjoyed metal detecting with his friend Brother Bob. He also loved fishing and mowing his yard. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. David is survived by his son Josh (Bethany) Mounts; his grandchildren Dakota, Brynlie, and Jersey; his siblings Richard Bender, Joretta Doss, Barb (Louise) Smith, and Donnie (Vonda) Mounts; his long-time companion Mary Wagner and her children Jamie (Michael) Nielsen and their daughter Natalie; and Brian Wagner and his children Elli and Easton; and several lov-
ing nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents Rosalyn and Donald Mounts; his brother Randy Neely; and his sister Jayne Simmons. Due to Covid concerns, close family and friends only at the visitation and masks are required. Everyone is invited to the graveside service. The visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Tuesday, October 20 at Sunset Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at around 1 p.m. at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mount Carmel, Illinois.
Elberta “Bert” Fieber, 100, of New Harmony passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2020 at the Charles Ford Home. Bert was born on July 29, 1920 in Solitude the daughter of George and Olive (Perman) Wasson. Bert married Ray Fieber and he preceded her in death. Bert attended New Harmony School and was a member of the Alumni. She was a former member of the Tri Kappa and American Legion Auxiliary. She attended the Mount Vernon Baptist Church until her health could no longer allow her to go. She loved to read and work word puzzles. She enjoyed being outside in her yard. She was well in her 90’s before she gave up mowing her own grass. Mostly she loved to be around people and spend her time with family and friends. Bert is survived by her daughter-in-law, Linda Fieber; grandchildren, Farrah Rae Kinder and April Lee Fieber; seven great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild; brother, Paul Wasson; sisters Mildred Cannon and Wanda Sue Vaughn; sister-in-law, Phyllis Wasson; and many nieces
Edna Mae Schneider Edna Mae Schneider, 99, of Poseyville, passed away at River Oaks in Princeton on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Edna Mae was born December 20, 1920 in Vanderburgh County, Ind., to the late Leo and Katherine (Elpers) Schmitt. She was a lifelong member of Saint Wendel Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Club at Saint Wendel and the Saint Ann’s Auxiliary of the Knights of Saint John. Edna Mae was a homemaker and also helped her husband and family on the family farm. Surviving Edna Mae are her son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Janet Schneider of Poseyville; sister, Lillian Maurer; grandchildren, Jeff (Sharon) Schneider, Rhonda (Glen) Fehrenbacher, Patrick Schneider, Deniese (David) Zoller, Monica (Jeremia) Maikranz and Gene (Kate) Schneider; fifteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Edna Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin G. Schneider in 1976; by an infant sister, Lois Schmitt and by two brothers, Elmer Schmitt and William “Bud” Schmitt.
Due to the pandemic, the visitation and Mass of Christian Burial was private with burial in Saint Wendel Church Cemetery. The funeral Mass was streamed live on Saint Wendel Catholic Church’s Facebook page beginning at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020. The family will host a public celebration of Edna Mae’s life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Wendel Catholic Church, 10542 West Boonville - New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47720 or to the Saint Ann’s Auxiliary of the Knights of Saint John, 11714 Winery Road, Wadesville, IN 47638. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
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Margaret Lucille Hall Margaret Lucille Lashbrook Hall, 95, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey, Fla. Margaret was born November 8, 1924 in Carmi, Ill., daughter of Leonard and Mary (Smith) Lashbrook. She was preceded in death by James E. Hall, her husband of 60 years, sisters, Imagine Loften, Velma Battieger; and brother, Donald Lashbrook. Margaret is survived by a daughter Patricia (Rick) Daniel of Hudson, Fla.; two grand-daughters, Dawn (Charlie) Hutchison Tidwell of Rock Hill, S.C., and Kristy (Steve) Folts of Ocala, Fla.; Five great-grandchildren, Ashley (Bo) Dubois, Adam (Stefani) Osborne, Brooke (Joey) Anderson, Jade and Alexis Folts; Seven greatgreat grandchildren, Bryce and Britton Dubois, Kylie Keairns, Layla and Grace Anderson, Kyler and Sofia Osborne; A sister-in-law Kellie Lashbroo; along with several nephews. A funeral service will be
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held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Stendeback Funeral Home, 1330 East Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, Ind. Pastor Rick Sellers will be officiating with burial in Bellefontaine Cemetery to follow. Visitation will take place from noon until time of service. Due to the national health crisis mask will be required, and social distancing should be maintained. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to Shriners Hospital or Marliere Hospice Center in New Port Richey, Fla. Online condolence may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Betty Mae Flexer Betty Mae (Heintzelman) Flexer, 87, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away October 18, 2020 at West River Health Campus. She was born October 29, 1932 in Emmaus, Pa., to the late Clarence and Minnie (Amanda) Kleinsmith. Betty was a manager at a clothing factory for nearly 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Barry and Paul Heintzelman. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Harold Flexer; daughter, Linda (Doug) Bell; brother, Donald (Kathy) Heintzelman; sisterin-law, Joan Heintzelman; grandchildren, Jamie Bell, Chris (Kristy) Bell and Mike (Christy) Bell; great-grandchildren, Chelsea (Alex) Austin, Austin Bell, Matthew and Blake Bell; great-great grandchildren, Abigail and Adam Austin; and nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main
Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial to follow in Immanuel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 until 10 a.m. service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Due to the national health crisis, masks are required and social distancing should be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 South East First Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.
Kenneth W. Overton (“KO”), 81, of New Harmony, Indiana, born March 21, 1939 to Harold W. and Pearl C. (Wilsey) Overton in rural New Harmony, Indiana, passed away October 19, 2020 at home in New Harmony, Indiana. He graduated from Poseyville High School in 1957. After graduating, Kenny worked at General Oil Field Supply and General Electric from 1970 until his retirement in 1993. Kenny was a devoted husband, father, pop and great-grandfather. After his retirement, Kenny enjoyed farming with the Wiley Brothers, messing around at his hobby farm, driving his tractor and fourwheeler. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his four-leg companion, Charlie. Kenny was an active member of the Harmony Chapel Church of the Nazarene, in New Harmony. Kenny is survived by his two daughters, Diana Mathews (Donnie) of New Harmony, Indiana and Kathy Hoehn (Matthew) of Houston, Texas; his siblings Galen (Maddy) Overton, Carolyn (Eddie) Martin and Marilyn (Dean) Straw; seven grandchildren: Sarah Mae, Drew, Clinton and Morgan Mathews and Ezekiel (Chloe), Luke and Jeremiah Hoehn; one greatgrandchild: Hugo Hoehn; and many nieces, nephews
and stepfather, Melinda and William Clark; brother, William (Jennifer) Litherland; grandmother, Charlotte Litherland and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Mary Kane. Due to the pandemic, the Mass of Christian Burial will be private. Burial will take place in Saint Joseph Cemetery. Resurrection Catholic Church will live stream the funeral Mass beginning at 10 a.m. at Resurrectionevv.com. Friends visited with the family from 1 until 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street. Masks should be worn by all those who attend. In lieu of flowers, memo-
rial contributions may be made to the Kane Children’s Education Fund, C/O Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street, Evansville, IN 47712. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
Financial Focus Caregivers Must Also Care (Financially) for Themselves If you’re a caregiver, possibly for a loved one dealing with an illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, you’re probably already facing some significant emotional and physical challenges – so you don’t need any financial ones as well. Yet, they are difficult to avoid. What steps can you take to deal with them? First of all, you may be interested in knowing the scale of the problem. Consider these numbers from the Alzheimer’s Association: About 5.8 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and in 2019, caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias contributed more than 18 billion hours of unpaid care – worth about $244 billion in services. Furthermore, about two-thirds of caregivers are women, and one-third of dementia caregivers are daughters. But whatever your gender or relationship to the individuals for whom you’re providing care, you can take some steps to protect your own financial future. Here are a few suggestions: • Evaluate your employment options. If you have to take time away from work – or even leave employment altogether – to be a caregiver, you will lose not only income but also the opportunity to contribute to an IRA and a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. But you may have some options, such as working remotely, or at least working part time. Either arrangement can give you flexibility in juggling your employment with your caregiving responsibilities. • Explore payment possibilities for caregiving. Depending on your circumstances, and those of the loved ones for whom you’re providing care, you might be able to work out an arrangement in which you can get paid something for your services. And as long as you are earning income, you
and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Donna J. Overton and his parents, Harold and Pearl Overton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony, Indiana with burial in Old Beech Cemetery near New Harmony, Indiana. Visitation will be 11 - 2 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony, Indiana. Visitation and funeral services will be open to the public, but we ask that everyone wear a mask and respect social distancing, in accordance with CDC guidelines. Memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Chapel Church of the Nazarene, PO Box 233, New Harmony, Indiana 47631. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.
Gloria Jean Bridges Gloria Jean Bridges, 80, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away October 16, 2020. She was born September 27, 1940 in Posey County, Ind., to the late Lawrence and Mary (Higginbottom) Stratton. Gloria grew up in Mount Vernon, Ind., and married Larry Bridges when she was seventeen. Her life took a major change and began an exciting adventure when in 1961, with a toddler (Tim), an infant (Tammy) and a baby (Robin) on the way, Larry joined the US Army. Gloria’s life was then one of frequent moving between Army bases in Georgia, Texas (where Robin and Rod were born), Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri and even two separate stints in the Panama Canal Zone. In the late 1970’s Larry retired from the Army and he and Gloria returned and settled back in Mount Vernon. Gloria had three passions in life - she loved her grandkids and great grandkids, she loved, and excelled, at playing Bridge and she loved her little three-legged dog, Zoe. Gloria struggled with her health and often had difficult days but seeing one of her grandkids or great grandkids always lit up her face with a huge smile. In these difficult times, it was often a FaceTime call with the great grandkids that made her day. Bridge was always a big part of her life and happiness. She was a Silver Life Master in Bridge and was often sought out as a valued partner by regional players for big tournaments. She loved it. Finally, there is Zoe. She loved that little dog and thought
that they were so perfectly matched. Zoe brought her a lot of joy over these past few years. Gloria attended Bible study. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and trusted God. She knew He would wrap His arm around her and comfort her in her worst times. Gloria was loved by many and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her husband; grandson, Matt Winiger; and three sisters. She is survived by her children, Timothy Bridges (Abby), Rodney Bridges (Susan), Robin LeGate (Bob), Tammy Winiger (Kelly); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard Stratton (Martha), William Larry Stratton (Joanie), Johnny Wayne Stratton, Linda Hutchinson (Edward) and Karen Wichser (Mark). Private family services will he held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.
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Jennie Maria Kane Jennie Maria Kane, 37, of Wadesville, Ind., passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital Gateway Campus. Jennie worked as a business analyst for Berry Global; she was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church and a frequent volunteer at Resurrection Catholic School in her children’s classrooms as well as coaching the sports teams her children were part of. Jennie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. Surviving Jennie are her husband of sixteen years, Jacob Kane; children, Mitch, Ella, Eli, and Greyson Kane; her father, William “Bill” Litherland; mother
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can contribute to an IRA to keep building resources for your own retirement. • Protect your financial interests – and those of your loved ones. You may well want to discuss legal matters with the individual for whom you are a caregiver before Alzheimer’s robs them of the ability to think clearly. It may be beneficial to work with a legal professional to establish a financial power of attorney – a document that names someone to make financial decisions and pay bills when the person with Alzheimer’s no longer can. And whether you or someone else has financial power of attorney, the very existence of this document may help you avoid getting your personal finances entangled with those of the individual for whom you’re caring. • Keep making the right financial moves. As long as you’re successful at keeping your own finances separate from those of your loved one, you may be able to continue making the financial moves that can help you make progress toward your own goals. For example, avoid taking on more debts than you can handle. Also, try to maintain an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid account. Of course, these tasks will be much easier if you can maintain some type of employment or get paid for your caregiving services. There’s nothing easy about being a caregiver. But by making the right moves, you may be able, at the least, to reduce your potential financial burden and brighten your outlook. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC
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fair at Saint Matthew’s, Rural social interest -those who attended a party for H. Schroeder, and many news briefs and personals. Roosevelt Greeted By Large Audience -The Democratic candidate for Vice president, Ex-Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York, was greeted in this city Thursday afternoon by an audience estimated at 2,000, composed of voters from this city and close vicinity. Coming from Princeton, the speaker made stops at Cynthiana, Poseyville, and New Harmony, where he made short talks to the voters which accounted for their absence in this city. A platform had been erected in front of the eastern corridor of the Courthouse from which Mr. Roosevelt spoke. William Espenschied, chairman of the democrat county central committee, at 5:15 introduced the next vice president of the U. S., who spoke for forty minutes. His speech was devoted to the League of Nations, which he fully explained in detail, and denounced the “wiggling and wobbling” policy of Harding, the Republican nominee. From here the speaker left for Evansville, where he addressed an immense audience that night. Military Funeral - At the request of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Reynolds of Stewartsville, the body of their son, Paul A. Reynolds, was exhumed in France and brought to that little town where the military funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 1:30, the services being conducted in the Methodist Church by Rev. Turner, assisted by Reynolds Post, American Legion of Stewartsville, in whose honor the post was named. Reynolds saw active service in the Motor Transport Corps, but unfortunately met his death in an auto accident at Saint Nazaire, France, after the fighting had ceased. Church News - Rally Day Services - Sunday School - The fifth of the series of Sunday School conventions was held at Prairie last Sunday and was a complete success from every point of view. Miss Margaret Alldredge opened the meeting with a piano solo. Rev. Minks had charge of the devotions. The violin solo by Miss Helen Alldredge and vocal solo by Mrs. Frank Fesseden were well received. Prof. Painter’s address was well received. Miss Mabel Stinnett gave a very interesting talk on the children’s department. The last of the series of meetings will be held at Greathouse Chapel on Oct. 31. The Rally Day services held Sunday by the Sunday Schools of the First Methodist Episcopal and Saint Paul’s M. E. Churches were largely attended. Fair Now In Progress At Saint Matthew’s Hall - Tuesday night witnessed the opening of the big fair at Saint Matthew’s Hall, corner of Fifth and Mulberry Streets. The immense crowd present on the opening night gave evidence that the fair each year is gaining in popularity. The good county members of the church fulfilled their promises in regard to supplying
in fancy work were also sold. Last night several big fat turkeys and geese were carried home as prizes. A special effort will be made for each and everyone who attends each night. A Surprise Birthday Party - Note: See if you can recognize (in this very large party) any names from the past. A pleasant surprise was given at the home of Mrs. Kate Schroeder Sunday night, in honor of the 23rd birthday of her oldest son, Henry. The evening was spent in chit chat and games. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Muhlenbein; Mr. and Mrs. John Neu; Misses Emma and Frieda Schroeder; Metta and Ida Papenmeier, Louisa and Alma Krientenstein, Freida Horstman, Sadie Dau, Carrie Neu, Freida and Viola Schroeder; Messrs. Henry and George Schroedre, William and Walter Papenmeier, William and Arthur Kritenstein, Eli and Arthur Schroeder, Henry Wediking, Carl Horstman, George Jourdan, Edward Schroeder, and Johnnie Neu. Refreshments were served and at a late hour all departed, wishing Henry many more happy birthdays. Signed: One Who Was There. News Briefs And Personals - Birth - Born, Oct. 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Muenstermann of Marrs Township, a son named Joseph. Illness - Major G. W. Kimball has returned to an Evansville hospital following his return home several days ago. It is thought that another operation will be successful. Trips And Visits - August Roedel was a business visitor to this city Saturday, and while here, added his name to the subscription list. Henry Goebel came down Tuesday to pay his taxes and while in the city, gave us his annual call. William Kramer of Howell, gave us a pleasant call Friday. Karl Mann gave us his annual call Saturday. Henry Droege of Wadesville, gave us his annual call Thursday. Fred Goss transacted business in the city yesterday and gave us his annual call. Mrs. Mary Wildermann was in the city shopping. Sunday Visit - Mr. And Mrs. Metz were the guests Sunday of Mrs. Nannie Vines and children of Savah. Marriage Licenses - Harry Gray and Mildred Cokely; Frank Johnson and Lela Cullison (Griffin); Louis Raben and Mary Schenk; Wilfred Lawrence and Mildred Blakely. Wedding - Miss Mildred Blakely and Wilfred Lawrence were united in marriage yesterday at 8 in the parsonage of the Saint Matthew’s Church by Father Bauer. Mt. Vernon News 125 Years Ago, Oct. 20, 1895 Thousands of wild geese covered the sand bar opposite this city Monday night. Our hominy mill is now running day and night, giving employment to five men. Herb Fitton and Otto Brinkman and six or eight young ladies left for Point Township, Tuesday where they will spend a couple of days gathering pecans. Marriage Licenses - George Martin and Emma Heath; James Lang and Lon Cox; Louis Salzman and Emma Aldrich.
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‘Poseyville’, continued from Page A1 and feral cats within town limits. He will be meeting with attorney William Bender to discuss amending the town’s applicable ordinances regarding such matters, to include fines. Marshal Carter has also been receiving noise nuisance complaints. He encouraged town residents to be good neighbors and decrease noise volumes after 9 p.m., particularly on school nights. He added that residents have attempted to discuss the matter with their neighbors, without success. If he continues to receive noise complaints, he will look into drafting a town ordinance to address the matter. The county already has a noise ordinance in place for after 11 p.m. The Marshal is continuing to address debris and yard waste issues within the town, with violators receiving monthly notices and consults. He has devised a plan regarding 10 prioritized town properties. He indicated that these 10 properties go beyond being an eyesore, having health hazards such as rats and dangerously hanging sheet metal. He added that most of these property owners are willing to work with him and have made some attempts to clean up their properties, particular the owner of the old grain elevator. He will continue to address these matters, relying upon blight codes when necessary. Carter informed residents that properties containing unsafe vehicles, particularly multiple violations, will also be addressed by blight codes. These violations may include expired plates, inoperable conditions, the age of any such vehicles, and other violations outlined by the State of Indiana. Marshal Carter stressed that he would always prefer to handle matters such as livestock violations, noise violations and property violations in a reasonable, cooperative manner. However, he emphasized to the Council the importance of adding teeth to some of the town’s ordinances in the way of fines should other means fail. Due to one of the town’s deputy marshals finding other employment out of the county, Marshal Carter requested the approval of Riley Farmer to fill the empty position. Farmer is presently serving as a Haubstadt deputy marshal, has tremendous flexibility, and is eager to serve in the position. Council Members approved the hiring of Riley Farmer, subject to their review of his application and resume. The Posey County Health Nurse recently informed Carter that she saw no reason to cancel Trick-or-Treating this year. However, she requested that participants wear masks and social distance as much as possible, separating in groups of immediate family only. She also recommended that residents place individual treat sacks outside, if possible, rather than distributing treats via hand-to-hand contact. The town’s Halloween hours are from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. If you wish to participate, please turn on your porch light. If you do not wish to participate, please leave your porch light off. Clerk Foster and Marshal Carter have organized a drivein movie night to be held in the rear parking lot of North Elementary, pending approval from the School Board. The event will be sponsored by CSB Bank, the Kiwanis, the Masonic Lodge, and Terecera. The planned movie will be “Hotel Transylvania” and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn and water will be freely distributed, but no restrooms will be available for the event. All attendees must remain in their vehicles, which may include truck beds. No lawn chairs will be permitted due to social distancing requirements. The organizers request cooperation regarding parking assistance. Firefighter Jamie Hyatt indicated that the fire department had received the air bottles previously approved by the Council. Street Superintendent Jeremy Farrar requested that residents not rake leaves into the streets, especially near storm drains. Leaves are to be piled in yards next to the curbs for town pickup. He did not give a date for leaf collection to begin, indicating that town personnel would begin collecting once they observed piles of
leaves accumulating in town. Farrar further indicated that a large hole at the west end of Main Street has been temporarily covered with metal plates. Since this is actually a state highway, town crews are awaiting approval from the Indiana Department of Transportation regarding a particular type of asphalt that must be used to repair the hole. He requested patience on the part of local residents until such time as the repairs can be made. Foster announced that the town had received a $6000 grant from the Community Foundation for the purpose of erecting a new shelter house in the park on Cynthiana Road. The Council thanked her for her hard work on the grant. Relay for Life representatives requested the town’s approval for a luminary drive, to be held in front of and alongside of North Elementary, as well as on Community Center property, on November 8, 2020, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The town approved the request and will be responsible for barricading portions of Walker, Fletchall and North Church Streets for the event. The next meeting of the
Council will be held virtu- 5:30 p.m. Zoom information Facebook page prior to the ally on November 10, 2020, at will be posted on the town’s meeting.
Long-time Posey County Extension Educator Genise Huey and husband Scott enjoyed some time in the sun on Sunday afterrnoon following nearly a year of cancer treatments. Genise is headed back to Texas in the coming weeks to have yet another scan. Photo by Dave Pearce
‘County Council’,continued from Page A1 would appreciate the council’s decision. He said the additional officers would “absolutely” help with their scheduling issues. “It will allow us to go to a four days on and two days off shift. Basically we would have three officers on days, three officers on evenings, three officers on nights and we’d also have two splits to cover those vacations to cover those guys who are off which should hopefully reduce our overtime,” Latham said. The council also approved the hiring of a ninth 911 dispatcher to cut down on overtime issues and ease the burden on dispatchers. The eight dispatchers are currently working six,12-hour shifts with two days off between shifts. Overtime is mandatory and already built into their schedules. “The overtime was tremendous. The possibility of adding another person looked difficult to do budget-wise. (Jason Knowles, 911 director) did request a ninth person and he discussed what that would do and what that would look like for his people. With his people on those 12-hour shifts he said a lot of them are burned out and he has a lot of turnover. It’s very difficult for him to recruit new dispatchers. There’s not a good work-life balance with that schedule,” Council member Marilyn Brenton said. “With the ninth dispatcher, he would be able to move to a five days on, two days off schedule, 8-hour shifts. They would be on a 40-hour work week. There’s always going to be times when someone is on vacation or sick and they would have to work a little extra.” If everyting goes as expected with the additional person, it will save about $100,000 in overtime costs even with the additional person and all of the employees would get their work-life balance back, according to Brenton. Council member Bob Gentil, who is planning to step down after 20 years of council service at the end of the year, said the county has a responsibility to to look out for its dispatchers and police officers. “We definitely don’t want burn-out there,” Gentil said.
Brenton agreed. She said she asked Knowles if his dispatchers would be negatively impacted by the loss of income that would come from the removal of overtime hours and he assured her that they were behind the changes. “They’ve all been fighting for the ninth person, knowing that the schedule change could happen and they just want their lives back. It seems like a pretty easy decision to make a change like that,” she said. “We’ve got to be careful about the health and lives of our employees...very much so.... That’s one of the most important things that I think we have to do as a county.” Other items discussed at Tuesday’s meeting: Council members had been notified by the state that the county could lose as much as $200,000 in local income tax revenues due to unemployment issues during the shutdown period of the pandemic. They have since learned that those projections were incorrect and that there will actually be an increase in LIT revenues. The September treasurer’s report was presented to the council. Those numbers are as follows: Community State Bank Interest, $1,278.47 interest earned, total of $3.110,944.62; Trust Indiana, $858.95 interest earned, total of $7,377,238.45; United Fidelity Operating, $8,228.26 interest earned, total $19,184,103.8; and First Bank of Carmi, total $5,114,159.07. A total of $29,283,010.43 was reported cash in funds. A total of $4,839,189.47 was reported to be collected to be dispersed in fall 2020 settlements. A total of $34,113,756.50 was reported in banks. A total of $12,800.98 was reported in interest. Three additional appropriation requests were made and approved. The Posey County Circuit Court requested and was approved for $1,300 to fund its WordSystem maintenance account. The auditor requested $15,000 for vehicle maintenance and repairs and $8,000 for unemployment expenses. Several funds transfer requests were made and granted as well. Posey County Coroner Bill Denning requested and the council approved $7,600 to cover autopsy fees.
‘Schapker’,continued from Page A1 make it happen,” Kelsey gushed. He teamed up with her to develop the calming kits in the event of an accident or tragedy. Latham purchased enough kits from jail commissary money to put one in 25 county vehicles. Each kit costs $34 and comes equipped with several items. There is a weighted stuffed animal with a soothing lavender smell, stacking blocks, popsicle sticks, stickers , and a fidjigami toy (similar to a Rubik’s Cube) among other items. “The popsicle sticks in a parmesan cheese container are really good for fine motor skills,” Kelsey noted. All of these toys are in a colorful fabric bag. “We tried to make girl kits and boy kits. The girl bags are pink, purple or white; with pig or unicorn animals, and Minnie Mouse Stickers. The boy bags are orange, blue, black or red; with elephant, bear, and dog animals, and dinosaur stickers,” Kelsey pointed out. Sheriff Latham thinks the kits will be well-received. “They are not only beneficial for the children involved, but it also lightens the load on the parent, and helps our officers complete their investigations quicker.” Kelsey lives in Vanderburgh County with her husband, Chris, Camden, and his little sister, Kendi, age 18 months. “Posey County has a special place in my heart, since I’m from here and I wanted to start my project here.” The Mount Vernon High School Class of 2008 graduate would like to expand the project by contacting the VanderKelsey Schapker and her son, Camben, have been inburgh County Sheriff Department and the Indiana State Police strumental in the purchase of equipment for the Posey to get the kits in there. Kelsey Schapker has a Facebook Page if someone is inter- County Sheriff’s Department. ested in contacting her there.
‘Theft’, continued from Page A1 a Class “B” Misdemeanor Larry Lynn Robling, 53, of Patoka, Ind., was arrested and faces charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony, Attempted Auto Theft, a Level 6 Felony, and Trespassing, a Class “B” Misdemeanor. Robling was released on $2005 cash bond. Wilson and Muensterman are being held in the Posey County Jail on $5005/$50,005 cash bond. Keegan Davidson is being held in the Posey County Jail with no bond due to an arrest warrant for Revocation of Probation out of Posey Circuit Court. 11-3-2020
vote. The average town customer uses approximately 2000 gallons per month, which would result in an increase of $9-10 per month. Phase I of the increase will be reflected in utility bills issued in November of 2020. Phase II will become effective May 1, 2021, and Phase III will become effective November 1, 2021. The recently publicized rate study, prepared by accountant Pat Callahan, highlighted sizeable increases budgeted in the area of salaries and insurance premiums since the last rate study was prepared in 2014. This was the last time town customers saw an increase in their water and sewer utility rates as well. Rate increases are audited by the State Board of Accounts, which is the major reason for conducting a rate study. Like other corporations, salaries and expenses of operation are paid from the revenues received by each of the three corporations, not from tax dollars. Each corporation then pays its respective portion of such corporation’s salaries and expenses, meaning that each corporation pays a portion of the salaries for Council Members (for their management services), the utility superintendent, utility workers and utility office personnel. Cost of living increases since 2014 have led to the salary increases. Non-utility related salaries, such as those of police and community center personnel, are not paid from the utility corporations. The COVID-19 pandemic has also affected town utility revenues. When schools and other high utility use businesses, such as restaurants, are closed, town utility revenues decrease accordingly. The costs of utility chemicals, technology and mandatory personnel training has increased since 2014 as well. Upon taking office, Christy Foster, having a background in insurance practices, focused on attempting to reduce the town’s insurance premiums. Her review of all of the town’s policies, as well as signing on with a new insurance agency, has resulted in an 18-20% decrease in the cost of such premiums. The Council thanked her for her dedication to addressing this issue. She added that cost of living expenses would, of course, continue to be an issue. The budget recently published by the town outlines the allocation of tax dollars as approved by the State Board of Accounts, and does not reflect corporate revenues. Even though the State Board of Accounts will not permit the salaries of Council Members to be below $10,000, unless Members are willing to work without pay for one year, decreasing the annual salary of $12,000 per Council Member was discussed. It was mentioned that the salaries of Poseyville Council Members were higher than those for New Harmony and Cynthiana Council Members, County Council Members and Mt. Vernon Council Members. New Harmony and Cynthiana Council Members are not responsible for the additional administration of three utility corporations. County Council Members are the financial decision makers for the county, with administration responsibilities being the chore of the Commissioners, who, again, are not responsible for the administration of three utility corporations. Mt. Vernon Council Members are the financial decision makers for the city. The Mayor handles administrative matters and utility matters are handled by a separate board of works. The salaries of town personnel fall within a budgeted range, depending upon the experience and training of such personnel. The Council also enacted an ordinance establishing a fund for matters associated with storm sewers. The creation of this fund will permit the town to apply for storm sewer improvement grants. Some curb work could be included in the plans to improve the town’s storm sewers if they have an impact upon the same. There will be a storm sewer fee of $2 per month per household. Town Marshal Charles Carter reported that he was still receiving many complaints regarding livestock
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Despite slow start, Wildcat seniors are champions By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon volleyball won its first sectional championship since 2015 on Saturday evening, coming back from a two set deficit to beat rival Evansville Memorial in a five-set showdown, 25-17, 25-23, 26-24, 25-15 and 15-7. The Lady Wildcats, ranked 9th in Class 3A going into the postseason, and the Lady Tigers, ranked 15th, had faced each other before. Mount Vernon defeated Memorial 2-0 on Sept. 12 in a tourney format.. From the moment the sectional pairings were announced, it seemed like a rematch between the two powerhouse teams was inevitable. “We came out and we knew that they were going to be a very competitive team. We’ve played with some of the girls before in travel. Great girls. We knew that they were great players. We wanted to come out and just show that we were great, too,” Wildcat senior Libby Steinhart said. The Lady Tigers dominated the first set. Mount Vernon had numerous chances, but couldn’t seem to sustain any momentum and struggled to score while on serve. Mount Vernon fought back in the second set. The score was tied seven times as both teams battled, but the Lady Wildcats fell 25-23. Mount Vernon wasn’t done yet, though. They rallied. They found ways to score and each Wildcat on the floor delivered. Facing elimination in the third set with the score tied at 24-24, the Lady Wildcats stepped up. They weren’t ready for their season to end. They wanted another week to play as a team, as a family. “We worked so hard for this. We’ve gotten cut short all three years. This means everything to us, to come out and beat Memorial especially. That’s always a tough thing. A sectional win Mount Vernon senior Brooke Jackson drives for the first time for this group...it was crazy home one of 31 kills during the comeback win important for us,” Senior Brooke Jackson said. over Memorial. Photo by Garry Beeson “We work on game scenarios where we are be-
Mount Vernon senior Libby Steinhart gets yet another kill in the final set against Memorial on Saturday’s Sectional Championship match. Wildcat seniors led their team to victory and on to this week’s regional. Photo by Garry Beeson hind. That’s one thing I love about this team. set, hitting big shot after big shot. The crowd in We just come back. We rally no matter what.” the gymnasium roared. Momentum had shiftFellow senior Brooklyn Shell agreed. “It’s ed and everyone in the facility seemed to feel everything we work for. Every practice is ‘this it. The student section, dressed all in white, is what would happen in sectionals and this is and the Wildcat fans led chants of “We Are how we would play in sectionals,’” Shell, who MV” and celebrated every point with cheers had seven kills on the night, said. “We defi- and applause. Steinhart couldn’t be contained in the fifth nitely worked hard for this. We just don’t give set. Steinhart came through with big serves up. No matter what.” “These girls are my family now... to con- and even bigger kills. She delivered the final tinue to play with them, continue my senior blow to seal the championship for Mount Verseason, is just amazing,” Jackson said. Jackson non. Steinhart had 23 kills, 3 aces and 23 digs had 31 kills, two aces and 18 digs against the on the night. Lady Tigers. Continued on Page B3 The Lady Wildcats took over in the fourth
Dike, Kloppenburg advance to cross country semi-state By Chris Morlan The Mount Vernon and North Posey cross country teams competed in the Indiana High School Athletic Association Regional at Prides Creek Golf Course in Petersburg, Indiana last Saturday morning. Four Posey County runners were regional bound for this round of the road to the state finals. The top five qualifying teams and top ten individuals from non-advancing teams are eligible for this weekend’s semi-state at Brown County. In the boys’ race, Braden Dike from Mount Vernon finished sixteenth overall and placed fourth as an individual from a non-advancing team to qualify him for the semi-state round. Dike’s run time on the 5,000-meter course was 16:55. In the girls’ race, Sophie Kloppenburg from Mount Vernon placed seventh overall with
a time of 19:56. Kloppenburg will also compete at this Saturday’s semi-state. Freshman Olivia Esche (North Posey) finished forty-fourth in the race with a time of 21:49. Emma Thompson (Mount Vernon) placed forty-seventh with a time of 21:57. Castle won the boys race as a team with a score of 43 points. The teams of Castle, South Knox, Evansville Reitz, Evansville Central and Evansville Memorial are semistate qualifiers. Alex Nolan from Evansville Reitz was the overall winner in the boys’ race with a time of 15:59. South Knox won the girls race with a team with a score of 50 points. The teams of South Knox, BarrReeve, Gibson Southern, Evansville Reitz and Princeton will advance to the semistate. Heidi Meade from Princeton was the overall winner of the girls race with a time
of 19:09. Boys Meet Team Scores: 1. Castle 43; 2. South Knox 69; 3. Evansville Reitz 76; 4. Evansville Central 124; 5. Evansville Memorial 145; 6. Gibson Southern 161; 7. Evansville Mater Dei 166; 8. Vincennes Lincoln 180; 9. Princeton 202; 10. Barr-Reeve 240 Overall Top 10: 1. Alex Nolan-Reitz 15:59; 2. Tyler Spurling-Castle 16:00; 3. Trevor Monroe-Castle 16:03; 4. Easton Sibbitt-Reitz 16:14; 5. Lane Pollock-Boonville 16:20; 6. Oliver Holscher-South Knox 16:26; 7. Jacob Siewers-South Knox 16:31; 8. Dawson Schoreder-Mater Dei 16:32; 9. Andrew Alvey-Memorial 16:36; 10. Reese Perry-Bosse 16:37 Mount Vernon: 16. Braden Dike 16:55
Girls Meet Team Scores: 1. South Knox 50; 2. Barr-Reeve 62; 3. Gibson Southern 115; 4. Evansville Reitz 116; 5. Princeton 123; 6. Pike Central 126; 7. Castle 177; 8. Evansville North 187; 9. Evansville Mater Dei 221; 10. Evansville Harrison 254 Overall Top 10: 1. Heidi Meade-Princeton 19:09; 2. Haley Meade-Princeton 19:11; 3. Ava Like-South Knox 19:31; 4. Makenna Pruett-Barr-Reeve 19:39; 5. Gretchen Carie-South Knox 19:49; 6. Cordelia HooverReitz 19:55; 7. Sophie Kloppenburg-Mount Vernon 19:56; 8. Taylor Hart-Gibson Southern 19:58; 9. Amelia Perry-Bosse 20:01; 10. Quinlan Teague-Pike Central 20:04 Mount Vernon: 7. Sophie Kloppenburg 19:56; 47. Emma Thompson 21:57 North Posey: 44. Olivia Esche 21:49
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NPJH Vikings are champions By Chris Morlan The North Posey Junior High football team finished their season last week by going undefeated with an 8-0 record. They also outright won the Pocket Athletic Conference Championship. This is North Posey’s first PAC Championship since the 1993 season. With the Vikings going undefeated in the season. There has not been an undefeated conference champion since 1998. A great season by Viking Head Coach Nathan Stone, the coaching staff and players. During the season, North Posey averaged 37.2 points per game. “North Posey started the season with a low number of seventh grade boys’ coming out for football,” Coach Stone said. “there was a big number of boys who played from the eighth grade. we tried to fill the seventh-grade numbers to reach a good team size, but we could not support
the requirement we needed to reach 14 players. About two weeks into practice we were forced to combine both teams into one. In the beginning of the season it took some time for the kids to begin to mesh and play as one team. The fear of losing the season was always a talking point in the start of the season. By the first game of the season, the kids never stopped moving forward, errors on the field and at practice were adjusted
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By Trisha Lopez After two weeks of no football, the Mount Vernon Wildcats burst through the tunnel at the south end of Memorial Field on a mission Friday night. It was the last game of the regular season and the Wildcats were looking to conclude the regular season the same way they began it… with a statement. Mount Vernon, with just 18 Wildcats in uniform that night, dominated PAC rival Washington, defeating the Hatchets 56-8. “I thought we played well, especially with having the two-week quarantine and still coming out and executing what we wanted to do on both sides of the ball. Our guys had a lot of fun on Friday night and really played with passion,” Head Coach Luke Messmer said. The Wildcats scored on their second possession of the night, a two-yard run by freshman quarterback Nicot Burnett. An extra point kick by senior Xavier Angel was successful and the Wildcats jumped out to an early 7-0 lead. Burnett would find the end zone five more times that night for a total of 256 passing yards to add to his lone rushing touchdown and 71 rushing yards. Burnett also played defense and had four tackles on the night. “Nicot Burnett had a huge game in his second start at quarterback,” Messmer said. “He’s a natural leader and it really showed in the week of practice leading up to the game.” The Wildcats were unstoppable. Their second score came on a five yard pass from Burnett to junior Jaden Wilson. Senior Trevor Frisby scored the first of his three touchdowns next on a 47 yard pass from Burnett. An Angel extra point followed to give the Wildcats a 21-0 lead. Burnett next connected with Junior Austin Pedrotti for a 35-yard touchdown pass. Another Angel extra point took the lead to 28-0. Washington’s lone trip to the endzone came next with a 46-yard touchdown pass by senior Trey Reed and a two-point conversion. Mount Vernon quickly rebounded. Burnett and Frisby connected again on a four-yard passing touchdown to take the lead to 35-8 going into the half. Frisby had three receiv-
ing touchdowns for 63 yards; a 34-yard punt return and two tackles on the night. The Wildcats added two touchdowns in the third quarter, a one-yard rushing score by junior River Snodgrass and Frisby’s third touchdown catch, a 12-yard pass from Burnett, to take the score to 49-8 to start the final quarter. Snodgrass put an exclamation mark on the win with a 56-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to close out the Wildcats regular season. Snodgrass ended the night with 106 yards rushing, two rushing touchdowns, 30 yards receiving and three tackles on defense. Messmer was proud of his team’s effort. He praised junior Luke Hoehn, who last played against Forest Park on Sept. 18. “Luke Hoehn stood out on both sides of the ball and with his leadership. He was moved to receiver this week from his quarterback position and dealt with that decision the way any great team player would, by working extremely hard, having a positive attitude and doing whatever is needed for our team to be successful. He also started on defense for the first time and was terrific in pass coverage at cornerback,” Messmer said. Hoehn had 10 rushing yards, 49 receiving yards on two catches and three total tackles on the night. Other statistical leaders were: Pedrotti with 65 receiving yards and one touchdown; junior Leo Hostetter had one catch for 25 yards and two tackles; Wilson with three catches for 24 yards, one touchdown and four tackles; junior Hayden Huss had three tackles; sophomore Ethan Yarber had six tackles; senior Blake Ritzert had 8 tackles; senior Kayden Hamilton had five tackles, one for a loss; senior Dalton Schmidt had three tackles; and senior Brock Veatch had three tackles. Angel went 8-8 on extra points and 4 touchbacks on kickoffs. The Wildcats finished the regular season with an overall record of 5-2 and 3-1 in PAC play. They will play Southridge in the opening round of the sectional at Memorial Field on Friday. Southridge is 9-0 on the season and ranked 4th in 3A according to the AP Media and IFCA polls.
‘Champions’, continued from Page A1 “All the hard work that we’ve put in over the years, this group, we’ve played together since we were little. We wanted it to count. All the hard work paid off in the end. So that was great. A great feeling,” Steinhart said As the girls rushed to embrace and the crowd erupted, Mount Vernon Head Coach Megan Devault, already in a crouched position for most of the fifth set, sank to her knees with her head down on the floor. In that moment of triumph, Devault said she felt “total and absolute relief that they took the sectional. These girls work so hard. I wanted it so much for them.” “My goal tonight as a coach was to keep my composure while the energy flowed from one team to the other, to the fans and back,” Devault said. “Once it was over, I just kind of lost it… after keeping it together the whole five sets. It was emotional. I was just on the ground burying my head… trying not to show my tears.” Down two sets to the 16-7 Lady Tigers, Devault said she told her girls it was time to come together. “You have a lot of seniors out there who just don’t want it to be over. I feel like, after that second set, I just told them it was going to take all six players playing together and not worrying about the individual as much as playing as a team. It can’t be one or two or three or four. It has to be all of us,” Devault said. “At some point during that third set, they just decided to start playing together and never stopped.” “It’s so amazing, all of this hard work with these girls. We’ve been best friends since we were little, playing volleyball together. It’s just great seeing all of the hard work in all of the practices pay off in the end,” Steinhart said. In the winning moment, the second her final shot hit the hardwood floor, Steinhart said she looked around at her team and sought fellow senior Jackson. “I was looking for obviously my whole team, but mostly Brooke Jackson because we’ve been playing together since we were little bitty. Travel and high school. We’ve played basketball together also. It’s just great, the friendship that we’ve developed through volleyball, basketball and school. I love that girl. She’s great.” Mount Vernon defeated PAC rivals Boonville and Gibson Southern in two, 3-0 games on Thursday and Saturday morning to advance
to Saturday night’s championship game. The Lady Wildcats finished the regular season in second place behind Tecumseh in Pocket Athletic Conference standings with an 11-1 conference record. As fans flocked to the floor for post-win congratulations and pictures, the girls were already thinking about their road to regional victory next week. “This isn’t over,” Steinhart said. “We’re going to be looking for regionals now.” They will face former Big 8 conference rival Vincennes Lincoln in the first round of the regional at 10 a.m. EST on Saturday at Corydon Central High School. The second match will feature Silver Creek, ranked 5th and 23-8 on the season, versus Greensburg, ranked 6th and 20-0 on the season, at noon. The regional championship game will be at 7 p.m. “We have a week of practice to prepare and we are going to come out strong,” Shell said. Jackson expects her team to compete well against the Lady Alices on Saturday morning. Coach Devault shares her senior’s confidence. She said that although they have not faced Vincennes Lincoln this season, she believes in her girls. “Vincennes Lincoln has an athletic and scrappy team,” she said. “I think it will be a good game, but I think our girls will do good, be great.” The Lady Alices, ranked 22nd in MaxPreps 3A state poll, are 24-9 on the season. They defeated Princeton and Washington in the first two rounds of the sectional. They beat Sullivan, who went 16-15 on the season, to advance to Saturday’s match-up with Mount Vernon. Other statistical leaders for the Lady Wildcats against Evansville Memorial were: sophomore Kaleigh Kelley with 1 ace, 2 digs and 28 assists; senior Paige Robinson with 1 ace and 31 digs; senior Jenna Veatch with 2 digs and 33 assists; sophomore Grace Schroeder with 1 ace; and sophomore Brooke Sledd had 7 digs. Statistical leaders against Boonville and Gibson Southern were: Steinhart with 20 kills, 5 aces, 27 digs and 4 assists; Jackson with 32 kills and 24 digs; Sledd with 4 kills, 3 aces and 7 digs; Kelley with 4 aces, 9 digs and 25 assists; Schroeder with 3 aces and 6 kills; Robinson with 3 aces and 17 digs; Veatch with 30 assists; and Shell with 4 kills and 3 digs.
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Vikings wrap up regular season with 58-15 home win By Chris Morlan This was the final game before the start of the Indiana High School Athletic Association football playoffs begin this week. North Posey closed out their regular season with a home game against the Pike Central Chargers. Leading up to this game, North Posey was on a two-game winning streak. The Chargers were winless at 0-7 and on a 22-game losing streak that dated back to September 7, 2018 when Pike Central won 7-6 at Tell City. The Vikings took control of this game on their first possession with the football to win by the final score of 58-15 to get their third win in a row and improve their season record to five wins and three losses. During the first quarter, Pike Central received the ball to start the game. On the Chargers offensive possession, they went for it on a fourth and one. Pike Central running back Colson Dillard fumbled the ball and North Posey’s Dalton Reidford recovered the fumble to give the Vikings good field position at the Charger 39-yard line. Four plays later, Viking quarterback Harold Bender threw a 28-yard pass to Dalton Reidford for a touchdown. Reidford’s extra point kick was good and with 8:13 left in the first quarter, North Posey led 7-0. When Pike Central next had the ball on offense. The Chargers were forced to punt the ball. On the punt play, North Posey’s Lucas Bass blocked the punt, Dylan Teeter recovered the blocked punt on the Pike Central 10-yard line. On the next play, Harold Bender threw a ten-yard pass to Jaxon Wiggins for a Viking touchdown at the six-minute mark of the first period. Dalton Reidford’s extra point kick was good and the Vikings led 14-0. On the next Pike Central possession, Charger running back Wyatt Frasure ran the ball 75 yards to the North Posey two-yard line. Pike Central quarterback Jager Dent took the ball to the endzone on a two-yard run with 4:34 remaining in the first quarter. Dent ran the ball again on the two-point conversion successfully. North Posey still led 14-8. On the kick return, Lucas Bass ran the ball 78 yards to the Pike Central 17-yard line. During the next play, Viking running back Brady Reidford ran the ball 17-yards for a North Posey touchdown. Dalton Reidford’s extra point kick was good and with 4:08 left in the first quarter. North Posey led 21-8. Pike Central could not move the ball on offense and on a fourth and three. The Chargers went for it and North Posey’s Dalton Hill sacked the Pike Central quarterback for a loss of downs. This gave the Vikings the ball back. On a second and ten play for
the Vikings, running back Dylan Teeter ran the ball 40-yards for another North Posey score. The extra point kick by Dalton Reidford was no good. At the end of the first quarter, North Posey took a big advantage in this game by the score of 27-8. Pike Central was inside their ten-yard line and were forced to punt the ball at the start of the second quarter. On the punt play, Lucas Bass blocked the punt and the Vikings recovered the ball on the one-yard line. This was Bass’ second blocked punt in the game. One play later, Brady Reidford ran the ball one yard for a Viking touchdown with 6:16 remaining in the second quarter. Dalton Reidford’s extra point kick was good. At the half, North Posey led 34-8. At the start of the third quarter, North Posey got the ball first. North Posey kicker Dalton Reidford kicked a 39-yard field goal on the first Viking possession of the second half. With 10:05 left in the third quarter, North Posey led 37-8. Pike Central was forced again to punt the ball after they were unable to get a first down. On the punt play, Brady Rediford received the punt and ran the ball back for a 50-yard touchdown. Dalton Reidford’s extra point kick was good and with 7:58 left in the third quarter, North Posey was in control of the game at 44-8. North Posey High School football seniors Brady Reidford and Jaxon Wiggins celJust before the end of the third quarter, Jaxon ebrate after a score Friday night in the win over Pike Central. Photo by Dave Pearce Wiggins ran the ball 24-yards for a Viking NP – Dalton Reidford 28-yard pass from First Downs; PC 5; NP 11 touchdown. Reidford’s extra point kick was First Downs Rushed: PC 4; NP 5 good. At the end of three quarters, it was all Harold Bender (Dalton Rediford kick) 8:13 NP – Jaxon Wiggins 24-yard pass from First Downs Passing: PC 1; NP 6 North Posey by the score of 51-8. Number of Plays: PC 42; NP 31 North Posey coach Waylon Schenk took Harold Bender (Dalton Rediford kick) 6:00 PC – Wyatt Frasure 2-yard run (Jager Yards Per Play: PC 2.8; NP 8.5 out his starters in the fourth quarter and gave Rushing: PC 94; NP 160 the backup players some varsity minutes in Dent run-two-point conversion good) 4:34 NP – Brady Reidford 17-yard run (Dalton Passing/Receiving: PC 22; NP 103 this blowout. With 4:32 left in the game, Time of Possession: PC 25:45; NP 20:37 quarterback Liam Stone threw a 23-yard Reidford kick) 4:08 NP – Dylan Teeter 40-yard run (Dalton Penalties-Yards: PC 2-15; NP 4-40 touchdown pass to Jackson Graff. Kaleb Herke’s extra point kick was good. North Reidford kick) 1:30 Second Quarter INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Posey extended their lead to 58-8. On the NP – Brady Reidford 1-yard run (Dalton Rushing: North Posey: Brady Reidford next play during the kickoff, Pike Central’s 10-83-2; Dylan Teeter 2-41-1; Jaxon WigJulian Gish returned the ball back 79-yards Reidford kick no good) 6:16 Third Quarter gins 1-24-1; Harold Bender 2-12-0; Jackfor a Charger touchdown. Charger kicker NP – Dalton Reidford 39-yard field goal- son Graff 1-3-0; Liam Stone 1-0-0; Landon Jager Dent’s extra point kick was good. At Hoehn 4-minus 3-0; Pike Central: Wyatt the buzzer, North Posey won by the final 10:05 NP – Brady Reidford 50-yard punt return Frasure 14-81-1; Arri McDonald 5-12-0; Juscore of 58-15 to win their third game in a (Dalton Reidford kick) 7:58 lian Gish 8-11-0; Jager Dent 6-2-0; Colston row. NP – Jaxon Wiggins 24-yard run (Dalton Dillard 5-minus 12-0 The Vikings will play their first game of Passing: North Posey: Harold Bender 4-8the IHSAA football sectional this Friday Reidford kick) 0:36 Fourth Quarter 70 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT; Liam Stone 2-2-33 night at Crawford County. Kickoff for this NP – Jackson Graff 23-yard pass from yards, 1 TD, 0 INT; Pike Central: Jager Dent game will be at 6:30 p.m. Central Time. The 2-4-22 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT Crawford County Wolfpack finished their Liam Stone (Kaleb Herke kick) 4:32 PC – Julian Gish 79-yard kick return (JagReceiving: North Posey: Dalton Reidford regular season with a 0-5 record. er Dent kick) 4:16 2-35-1; Jaxon Wiggins 1-24-1; Jackson VIKINGS 58, CHARGERS 15 TEAM STATISTICS Graff 1-23-1; Devin Lintzenich 1-11-0; North Posey 27 7 17 7 – 58 PC-NP Dawson Wunderlich 1-10-0; Pike Central: Pike Central 8 0 0 7 - 15 Total Offense: PC 116; NP 263 Lars Utterback 1-17-0; Arri McDonald 1-5-0 First Quarter
Mount Vernon football future looks bright as MVJH shines By Trisha L. Lopez It was the first Friday evening in October. The sounds of pads popping and thumping of cleats on the turf created an almost comforting rhythm in a world where normal seems to change daily. Whistles were blown and balls were flying through the uprights as the Mount Vernon Wildcats ran plays. It sounded like a typical Friday night during football season. Except it wasn’t. On that particular Friday, the team should have been on a bus bound for conference rival Gibson Southern High School. Except they weren’t. The majority of the Mount Vernon varsity team was on day seven of a 14-day quarantine following exposure to a Boonville High School player that tested positive for Covid-19. The Wildcats on Memorial Field that evening were the school’s junior varsity players. They might not have normally seen a lot of action on Friday nights, but they were hard at work making that Friday night count as they prepared to face Gibson Southern’s junior varsity team at home on Monday evening. Except that it didn’t happen.
Coaches found out not long after that Mount Vernon’s junior varsity team would have to go into quarantine as well. The timing of that quarantine was especially hard. That two-week period, plus the mandatory post-quarantine week of practice before the allowed resumption of game play, wiped out the rest of the season for the young Wildcats. Just like that, at 4-2 on the year, the junior varsity football season was over. Mount Vernon’s coaches were disappointed to see their season cut short, but they were proud of the way their players handled the adversity thrown their way by all of the changes and said their boys’ love of the game made the season special. “Our guys have handled all the issues and problems the virus has brought extremely well. Whether it be having to wear a mask for bus trips, in the locker room, having to quarantine for a part of the season, or any other procedures we had to follow,” Junior Varsity Coach Riley Snodgrass said. Snodgrass said the guys were constantly challenging themselves to improve, both in the weight room and on the practice field. “My favorite thing is this group’s love of the game,” he
‘Junior High Champs’, continued from Page A1 of the season on August 27, against the Princeton Tigers and won by the score of 36-0. The Vikings went back on the road on September 3, to play against the Tecumseh Braves for a 36-8 victory. On September 10, the Vikings played at home against Heritage Hills and beat the Patriots 30-8. North Posey played at Washington on September 15 and defeated the Hatchets 54-24. The Vikings played their final home game of the season on September 24 against the Pike Central Chargers. North Posey beat Pike Central 40-6. North Posey played their final two games of the season on the road. The Vikings played at Tell City on October 1 and beat the Marksmen by the score of 40-30. Jed Galvin led the way for the Vikings with 19 carries for 245 yards. Galvin also returned a kick 65-yards for a touchdown. Ty Mauck finished with three car-
ries for 14 yards and Griffith Simmons with three carries for 18 yards. On defense, Jed Galvin had eight tackles, one interception that he returned for a 55-yard touchdown. Ty Mauck had nine tackles, Jackson Tucker with five tackles, Jack Hirsch with four tackles, Griffith Simmons with two tackles, Axton Gamblin with two tackles, Christian Hall with two tackles, Kade Hill with one tackle and Gavin Myers with one tackle. The Vikings played at Gibson Southern on October 8 in their final game of the season in hopes to remain unbeaten. North Posey defeated Gibson Southern 44-36 to end their season record to eight wins and no losses. During this game, Jed Gavin carried the ball 14 times for 322 yards. Ty Mauck rushed the ball four times for 63 yards. Christian Hall had one pass for six yards. Griffith Simmons had two carries for
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ten yards and Brant Oakley ran the ball one time for 30 yards. On defense, Jed Galvin and Ty Mauck each had seven tackles followed by Jackson Tucker with five tackles, Jack Hirsch with two tackles, Kade Hill with two tackles, Christian Hall with four tackles, Gavin Myers with two tackles, Axton Gamblin with one tackle and Rex Greene with one tackle. Eighth grade members on the North Posey football team were Jed Galvin, Ty Mauck, Kade Hill, Brant Oakley, Brennan Butcher, Christian Hall, Axton Gamblin, Jack Hirsch, Kylen Brown, Gavin Myers, Jackson Tucker, Rowan Wheeler, Trevor Clark, Isaac Luigs, Devin Schmidt and Trace Martin. Seventh grade players on the team were Griffith Simmons, Braydon Westerfield, Jaden Myers, Kayden Conner, Carter Wagner, Rex Greene, Carter Schenk, Brandon Wilson, Landon Crawford and Adelyn
Gamblin. Coach Stone said, “the team supported each other throughout the season both at practice and in the games. The offensive line was the engine of this team, along with the running backs and receiver’s ability to block outside and in space was the strongest attribute to the offense. The defense’s ability to read and stay focused on the adjustments to the opposing offense made the team. Overall, their focus on fundamentals which was their anchor and their support for each other solidified their Viking spirit and their pride. The kids wanted to win. Their work ethic and their mindset of “at all costs,” drove them to perform the ordinary things better than their opposition. This was seen not only in the games but at practice, day in and day out.” Congratulations to the North Posey Junior High football team on a stellar and historical season.
said. “I have really enjoyed this season with the group of JV guys we have. With all the uncertainties from this season, we still had quite a bit of success. This is one of the deepest JV teams I have gotten to be the head coach for since I started coaching. Having a core group of juniors, some sophomores that play a bit of varsity and a really athletic freshman class, the future looks bright and I can’t wait to see where we go from here,” Snodgrass said. Assistant JV Coach Greg Delancy said his “Monday night gamers competed from beginning to end, every game.” “These kids worked hard on Monday nights. They played hard as a group and found success. I think the biggest challenge truthfully is changing culture and mindsets,” Delancy said. “Making students understand that football is a four-quarter game and not everything is going to go our way. How do we respond in those situations? We have a new way here in Mount Vernon. We will never be out of any contest as long as we work harder, practice harder and prepare better.” Delancy said one of his favorite things about this team was the bond they developed. “One thing that stood out to me, was a game a couple of weeks ago. I questioned a couple of spots from the officias. Caleb Tyus was on the field for us and looked at me and said ‘Don’t worry coach! We will take care of you!’ The defense went out and made every play from that point in that series a negative play. It made me realize that they knew I was trying to have their backs and they responded by showing they had mine,” he said. Snodgrass said the team has several leaders that stood out this season. “Gage Topper and Austen Oeth are two that have really stepped up,” he said. “Colton Lippe and Ethan Yarber both worked really hard and led by example in the summer and in the weight room, proving they belong as leaders for our team.” He praised Tyus for his development “growing in knowledge of play and his game.” “Kortez Stewart is another that has really proven himself, along with a few other guys like Jacob Swartz and Parker Willard,” Snodgrass said. Delancy praised Lippe and Yarber, who played some varsity and junior varsity, for continuing to push themselves to improve. “Both of them showed they just wanted the opportunity to play and not leave the field. Both of them did not look at Mondays as a JV game. They took it as another opportunity to play and get better,” Delancy said. Lippe has played in three varsity games going into Friday’s match up with Washington. He’s had five carries for 22 yards in varsity games. Yarber has played in five varsity games going into Friday. He’s had nine total tackles and one tackle for loss. Delancy was impressed by the play of several Wildcats along the way. “Dominik Kimmel was always coachable and ready to go for me. Jackson Clowers came up in big situations defensively,” he said. Both coaches pointed to the team’s home kick off victory against perennial powerhouse Heritage Hills as a key moment for the season “It got the season started off right for us,” Delancy said. Snodgrass said the win set the stage for what’s to come for Mount Vernon football. “Coming out of that game with a win proved that we can play at a high level with the talent we have and that the future (of Mount Vernon football) looks bright,” he said. Varsity Coach Luke Messmer is pleased with what he saw coming out of his JV program this year and looks forward to the impact these kids will make in the years to come. “We are ecstatic about the talent and work ethic of our JV guys. We look forward to them working their way into positions at the varsity level and challenging our returning varsity starters for spots next season,” Messmer said. “They will commit to the weight room in the offseason and be an exciting group come next season. We expect huge things from that group and they expect themselves to perform at a high level as well.”
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Excellent Viking volleyball season ends in title game By Chris Morlan North Posey’s volleyball season came to a halt last Saturday night in the sectional championship against the fourth ranked Tecumseh Lady Braves at South Spencer High School. The Lady Vikings lost all three sets, and this ended their season with 19 wins and eight losses. On the bright side, the entire Lady Viking volleyball team will return for the 2021 season. North Posey will be considered one of the best teams in the Pocket Athletic Conference and in the Southern Indiana area. Last Thursday night, the Lady Vikings played their first game of the sectional against the Perry Central Commodores. North Posey beat Perry Central in three sets to advance to the sectional semifinal against Tell City. Perry Central closed out their season with a 18-11 record. During the Perry Central game, Julia Fullop finished with 19 digs and two aces. Jenna Rhineburger had ten kills and one ace. Erin Hoehn with seven kills and eight digs. Claire Koester with 11 kills, Ava Epley with nine kills, Addie Fullop with 15 digs and Emma Hall with six digs. At the conclusion of the Perry Central game, North Posey Coach Madison Aiton said, “we played well together as a team against Perry Central. We had a rocky start, but once we started meshing, we did some really great things as a team.� North Posey was back on the court last Saturday morning in a semifinal matchup against the Tell City Lady Marksmen. The Lady Vikings played a great game and swept the
Lady Marksmen in three sets by the scores of 25-19, 25-20 and 25-20 to advance to the sectional championship against the Tecumseh Lady Braves. Tell City finished their season
“Tecumseh is an exceptionally talented and well-coached team. They adjusted to every attack and played very aggressively. We struggled to defend at the net as a result, we couldn’t put ourselves in a position to send an aggressive attack back. Our girls never, ever gave up. --Coach Madison Aiton with 17 wins and 14 losses on the year. In the three sets in the Tell City game, Addie Fullop finished with 16 assists, eight digs, seven kills and two aces. Julia Fullop had 14 digs. Brooklyn Goedde had 13 assists and two digs. Jenna Rhineburger with nine kills and nine digs, Erin Hoehn with six digs and four kills, Claire Koester with three kills and three digs, Emma Hall with three kills and two digs, Ava Epley with four kills and Jaedyn Rhineburger with three digs. “Tell City players were much stronger than when we played them in the regular season, Aiton said. “Their defense was picking up lots of balls, so we had to make some adjustments. The girls’ responded well to the adjustments and found a way to score. Ultimately, we were challenged in different ways to work together as a team to succeed.� The Tecumseh Lady Braves swept North Posey in three
sets to win their third straight sectional championship and seventeenth title in school history. North Posey’s season came to an end. For the game, Addie Fullop finished with 19 digs, 14 assists, one kill and one ace. Brooklyn Goedde with 14 assists and two aces. Erin Hoehn had 11 digs, Julia Fullop with nine kills and five digs, Jenna Rhineburger with eight digs and four kills, Claire Koester with six kills and four digs, Ava Epley with four kills, Emma Hall with one kill and one dig, Jaedyn Rhineburger with one dig and Ashton Elpers with one dig. Aiton said, “Tecumseh is an exceptionally talented and well-coached team. They adjusted to every attack and played very aggressively. We struggled to defend at the net as a result, we couldn’t put ourselves in a position to send an aggressive attack back. Our girls never, ever gave up. Even when we were in tough situations, our girls fought like crazy. It is a disappointing loss but encouraging to see our girls work so hard for one another.�
ARENA High school football playoffs begin Friday Across the state of the Indiana, the Indiana High School Athletic Association football playos begin on Friday, October 23, 2020. There are six classes competing for a state championship. The sectional games will be played for three straight weeks (October 23, October 30 and November 6). All regional games will take place on Friday, November 13. Semi-state matchups are scheduled for November 2021. The State Finals will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium with three games on Friday, November 27 and three games on Saturday, November 28 to determine a state champion for each of the six classes. IHSAA Sectional Football Pairings (Southern Indiana) Class 5A (Sectional 15) (Friday, October 30) Bloomington North (4-4) at Evansville North (5-4) Bloomington South (4-3) at Castle (5-3) Class 4A (Sectional 24) Evansville Central (9-0) at Jasper (7-2) Evansville Reitz (3-6) at Evansville Harrison (1-8) Northview (7-2) at Evansville Memorial (6-3) Boonville (4-3) (at winner of Evansville Central/Jasper game on October 30)
Linton-Stockton (6-3) at Tell City (6-2) Class 1A (Sectional 48) Perry Central (6-3) at Springs Valley (1-7) Rock Creek Academy (0-6) at NC Farmersburg (1-6) Eastern Greene (1-8) at Tecumseh (2-4) West Washington (7-0) at North Daviess (4-4)
Volleyball regionals will compete Saturday The Indiana High School Athletic Association Volleyball Regionals will be played on Saturday, October 24 around the Hoosier state. There will be two semiďŹ nal games in the morning and the championship games will be played in the evening. Some local teams from Southern Indiana have qualiďŹ ed for this weekend’s regional matchups. Below is a schedule of the four classes playing in this part of the state. All matchup listed are on Central Standard Time. Congratulations to the Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats for winning a sectional championship and best of luck in the regional. Class 4A- at Bloomington North Martinsville (20-9) vs. Providence (21-6), 10 a.m. Center Grove (21-10) vs. Evansville Reitz (24-4), noon Championship game, 6 p.m. Class 3A- at Corydon Central Mount Vernon (26-7) vs. Vincennes Lincoln (24-9), 9 a.m. Greensburg (22-0) vs. Silver Creek (25-8), 11:00 a.m. Championship game, 6:00 p.m. Class 2A- at Mitchell Barr-Reeve (31-3) vs. North Decatur (18-7), 9 a.m. Henryville (26-5) vs. Tecumseh (23-3), 10:30 a.m. Championship game, 6 p.m.
Class 3A (Sectional 30) Pike Central (0-7) at Washington (3-6) Brown County (5-4) at Edgewood (3-6) Vincennes Lincoln (3-6) at Owen Valley (3-6) Princeton (2-7) at Sullivan (6-3) Class 3A (Sectional 32) Gibson Southern (6-3) at Heritage Hills (4-5) Southridge (9-0) at Mount Vernon (5-2) Evansville Bosse (0-8) at North Harrison (6-3) Corydon Central (5-3) at Salem (5-2) Class 2A (Sectional 40) North Knox (5-2) at Forest Park (6-3) South Spencer (2-7) at Evansville Mater Dei (5-4) North Posey (5-3) at Crawford County (0-5)
Class 1A- at Loogootee Loogootee (28-5) vs. Springs Valley (23-3), 9 a.m. Rock Creek Academy (23-9) vs. Trinity Lutheran (28-5), 11 a.m. Championship game, 6 p.m.
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Raising money to help alleviate the financial burden for individuals battling cancer so they can focus on what’s important – making memories with their family. Left: Lander Shelby of Wadesville enjoys a rest while waiting for the announcement of winners.
The Second Annual ATV/Jeep Ride in Memory of Lea Gengelbach was held Saturday, October 10, 2020. The event, consisting of the ride and an auction, began and ended at Froggy’s in Wadesville, raised a donation total of $7,850 for the CourtStrong Organization, and had many sponsors, donators, volunteers and participants. Visit courtstrong. com to learn more about this event and the organization. Pictured left to right are: Froggy’s owners Justin and Julie Calvert; Matt Yancy; Keira and Mike Gengelbach; ride winner Scott Beard; second place winner Bianca Camacho; and CourtStrong founder Shon Nelson. Photos by Theresa Bratcher
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Please join our cause by making a donation to CourtStrong so we may help other families through their difficult time. Donations are accepted electronically via PayPal on our website, or by sending a check to the P.O. Box below. CourtStrong is always looking for items to be donated to our raffle at the annual golf outing as well! Feel free to contact us if you would like to help in any other way. God Bless, Shon Nelson II, Founder CourtStrong, Inc., P.O. Box 57, Elberfeld, IN 47613 812-760-4282 • donate@courtstrong.com
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Rynk is Trivia Night info machine By Trisha L. Lopez Which local high school teacher and former football coach has made a name for himself as the area’s foremost master of trivia knowledge, having written more than 8,000 trivia questions to stump Posey and Vanderburgh County residents? Think you know the answer? Paul Rynkiewich’s days...and evenings...revolve around asking questions. A dual credit United States history, world geography and anthropology teacher at North Posey, Rynkiewich has spent 40 years of his adult life sharing knowledge with kids. In 2017, he decided to expand his day job of quizzing high school kids to a night job of quizzing adults. “I have asked questions my entire life. I have always been a trivia geek. I have always enjoyed quizzes and tests...watching Jeopardy on television and picking up magazines to take the tests in the back,” Rynkiewich said. “I was doing trivia at a club I belong to and someone asked if I wanted to do it at a bar. Before I knew it, it caught on. It kind of took off and snowballed. Now I’m doing it two to three nights a week.” Rynkiewich isn’t content with boxed games like Trivial Pursuit. He is constantly on the look-out for new material to stump would-be contestants. “If it’s history, geography or sports...it’s just things I already know in those subjects and I’m good. I have a very good memory. I’ll beg borrow or steal anywhere I can though,” he said. “I’ll watch tv. I keep notes in my phone. I’ll be out and think ‘that’s a great question’ and I’ll assemble material from a lot of different places.” It’s a family affair for Rynkiewich. His mom “never missed a teaching moment” when he was a child. He said she liked to quiz him and ask questions, too. Melissa, his wife of almost 38 years, helps him with quiz nights and sends him ideas for new questions. His children Libby Tieken, 31, and Frank Rynkiewich, 29, “get a kick out of it, too.” He has two grandchildren, ages 1 and 3, who are trivia masters in training. “I’ve got the 3-year-old able to recognize and point out US states on a map. He can do a lot of them,” Rynkiewich said. He said when his children were younger, he’d quiz them on long car trips. “As a teacher, it kind of comes naturally,” he said. Rynkiewich said trivia nights have filled some of the gaps left when he retired from coaching after 36 years, 34 of which were spent coaching at North Posey. Over the course of his coaching career, he was the Vikings head football coach for four years, head boys track coach for 18 years and girls junior varsity basketball coach for 16 years in addition to many years working as an assistant coach of several sports. “I always coached at least two sports at a time. In the early days, I coached three sports,” he said. “I retired in 2017. I’m old. It was time.” He said while there are many things he misses about coaching, he doesn’t “miss riding school buses all over southern Indiana...”
“You don’t do it that long and not miss some things,” he said. “I miss the games. You always miss the games. I miss the relationships that you form with the kids that you coach. It was 36 years of my life. That’s quite a long time to do something.” The Vikings won 21 games during Rynkiewich’s tenure as head coach. They went 8-4 in 2014, falling in the sectional championship game to eventual state runner-up Evansville Mater Dei. “Coaching football is a full time job. You are always watching and breaking down film, game planning and evaluating players from both teams,” he said. “The trivia has picked up part of the slack in that regard, too.” Rynkiewich’s trivia schedule is almost as packed as his days of wearing a whistle and mentoring young athletes. He said he does trivia nights on Tuesdays at the Frontier Restaurant in Daylight and Thursdays at the Half Moon Saloon in Mount Vernon. He’s also at a VFW post on the west side of Evansville every other Friday and works the last Monday of each month at the Owls Club in Evansville. He said that his trivia nights are a lot of fun and attendees really seem to enjoy themselves. “Some people really get into it. Some will come multiple nights. I have groupies!” he said. “Some of my regulars get a kick out of stumping me, but that will also stimulate another question for me,” he said. “Before I started doing trivia, I would sometimes get a phone call at 10 p.m. from a former student or friends doing Buzz Time at Buffalo Wild Wings with a question for me. I think people generally want to learn. Fascinating facts are just fun for people.” Jason Mann, co-owner of the Half Moon Saloon in Mount Vernon, said that Rynkiewich’s trivia nights are “fun” and typically bring in an additional 30-40 guests that they might not normally have on a Thursday night. He expects that number to increase when concerns about the Covid-19 virus decline. Mann and his partners David and Diann Uhde opened Half Moon Saloon on March 6, just before the global pandemic forced the closure of non-essential businesses across the country. Mann said that Rynkiewich’s trivia nights are “absolutely” helping them survive by bringing in extra business. “A big part of the fun times is hearing some of the names people come up with for their team name and some of the public comments made from Paul and the participants. There always seems to be some good and corny jokes cracked,” Mann said. Mann said they’ve had nothing but positive feedback from customers about Rynkiewich’s performance. “People tell us how much fun they had and how they will definitely come back,” he said. Trivia nights in local bars and clubs can be traced back to the 1970s when English natives Sharon Burns and Tom Porter traveled across the United Kingdom promoting what they called their “pub quiz” service according to Jim Pagels on www.Priceonomics.com. The website said that those original quiz nights were organized with 32 teams competing in three separate leagues in head-to-head matches. They’d send their results to Burns and Porter to keep track of league standings. The website credits the success of the 1980’s board game Trivial Pursuit with spreading the game’s popularity across the pond to the United States.
Long-time North Posey High School teacher and football coach Paul Rynkiewich with his wife and biggest supporter Melissa, are the perfect hosts for area Trivia nights. He has long been known for his incredible memory and likability. “One thing seems constant over the years,” according to the website. “Trivia nights bring together consistent, local communities.” Trivia is not limited to land-based venues either. The cruise insider website www.cruisecritic.com listed onboard trivia games as a popular must-do for guests on the industry’s megaships worldwide. Trivia games grouped in categories like 80s, music, television shows, popular movies and sports are played in teams in packed venues onboard. “Few activities on a cruise ship are as ubiquitous as trivia. Whether offered once per day, or morning, noon and night just about every cruise ship in every cruise fleet puts trivia sessions on its daily schedule,” said Dori Saltzman, a Cruise Critic contributor, said in her March article “Cruise Ship Trivia: 6 Things to Know. “Cruisers flock to the sessions,” she said. “Some even plan their excursions around trivia times.” Despite the popularity and high demand of his trivia nights, Rynkiewich said he doesn’t think he’d want to quit his day job and host them full time. He enjoys teaching. He says each trivia night lasts about an hour or an hour and a half and “that’s good enough.” He said that while he has enjoyed the change of pace, mental challenges as well as the social interaction that hosting trivia nights provide, he’s happy to be known primarily as a teacher and a coach. “I’ve had thousands of kids over the years,” he said. “This is just a nice little fun thing for late in life.”
Gonzalez continues to learn as he listens at school
Sergeant Leonardo Gonzalez By Trisha L. Lopez Sergeant Leonardo Gonzalez is so much more than just a man in a uniform walking the halls of Mount Vernon High School to protect the 629 students and faculty. Gonzalez, a nine-year Mount Vernon Police Department veteran, is a counselor, a go-between and a standard bearer showing kids the human side of law enforcement. “My favorite part of the School Resource Officer program has to be the positivity that it has brought to my life. Coming from combat arms in the military to a patrolman in law enforcement was an honor to experience, but often you’re in a situation that is bad and needs resolved in a timely manner. As an SRO, you get invited inside a school to share a smile with kids and to laugh about silly stories while at the same time accomplishing a great mission which is bridging a gap that has formed over time between the public and law enforcement,” Sergeant Gonzalez said. Gonzalez was inspired to become a police officer by his five years of service in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division where he served on combat deployments in Iraq. “I learned a lot about life (in the Army). The military gave me values that I did not have as a teenager. I’ve learned the true meaning of discipline, where it comes from and how it’s executed. I’ve learned the cost of the freedoms that we Americans have. How lucky we are to live in a country where we can express ourselves, believe what we want to believe and even have the ability to complain about our luxuries. Most impor-
tantly, I learned about leadership and its principles and how titles and rank or superiority have very little to do with it, which helped me tremendously as a father,” Gonzalez said. “Once I decided to finish my career in the Army, I realized that I needed a new mission that was going to not only help me, but help others and our surroundings. That’s when I knew that law enforcement was a career that would be a selfless service with a great meaning.” He said he’s found that meaning on the campus of Mount Vernon High School. “I try to find the opportunity to converse with any kid in order to build a good relationship with them. I’m constantly combating the bad image that these kids are being fed by social media and the news on their TV,” Gonzalez said. “At times I find myself indirectly counseling kids, which gives them the opportunity to ask me questions that can be difficult to find answers to.” Mount Vernon Principal Kyle Jones said Sergeant Gonzalez’s door is always open to his students. “Sergeant Gonzalez works very hard to build positive, mentoring relationships with students. They know that they can come to him with questions and advice on uncomfortable situations,” Jones said. “Sergeant Gonzalez demonstrates daily that not all police officers should be judged by a few negative examples from major metropolitan cities. Also, a small group of our students may have observed family members in negative situations outside of school with the police, so their experiences with police officers prior to dealing with Sergeant Gonzalez might not have been positive. Getting to build a relationship with Sergeant Gonzalez is helpful for these students.” Jones said that Gonzalez goes out of his way to help students. “I have seen him regularly talking with students between classes. The other day he was telling me about turning on his siren and driving by the school so that a student could conduct an experiment on the Doppler effect. Last year, he took one of our students with a disability for a ride in his police cruiser. The
young man was smiling from ear to ear for a long time after that memorable ride. I know that he has also visited our other schools. He read a book to the kindergarten classes last year at Farmersville,” Jones said. Gonzalez said that the relationships he’s established with students are the most fulfilling part of his job. He said his students have helped him just as much as he’s helped them. “I will always remember my first year as an SRO and how I felt like a new kid in school. I remember the group of kids that invited me to sit and eat lunch with them because I was eating alone my first several days. Those kids have no idea how much they helped me break the ice. I’m sure those nice kids are awesome adults right now. I also will never forget two students, now graduated, that I had the opportunity to build a friendship with by goofing around once in a while during the school day. For example, racing carrying carts down the halls have made memories that will last forever,” Gonzalez said. He said he’s also enjoyed being able to go into the elementary buildings and reaching out to build connections with the younger students as well. “I also have made a lifetime friend that is half the size of me and currently in first grade. This kid writes me letters often that he translates to me and tells me the best imagined combat stories. I love to share my imagination with him also. For example, we talk about how we can jump off of army tanks into a combat zone with only our army swords, how we fight through hundreds of bad guys with futuristic weapons that have infinite ammo and if we only had really fast army cars with rockets, we would be able to win every battle that we may face,” Gonzalez said. “He reminds me that everytime I see him that he wants to be a soldier and then a police officer when he grows up.” Justin Fischer, assistant principal at Mount Vernon, said that Gonzalez is a great resource to his staff, too. “He’s a person that if I had something going on, I would ask his opinion. I trust him. If I needed advice about something,
I’d definitely go to that cat,” Fischer said. “He always makes himself available...even though he wears the uniform, he doesn’t just see himself necessarily as a law enforcement presence.” Fischer said Gonzalez is a “lot smarter than he lets on.” He said his life experiences have given him a unique perspective about the world. “He saw the whole gamut of you name it in Iraq. He brings that experience with him and that makes him good,” Fischer said. “He does a really good job of helping with the kids and bridging the gap between citizens of the public and law enforcement. Net necessarily just disciplinary, however, if there’s an incident that might require law enforcement intervention due to the severity of the incident, that’s not my realm. That’s his. I defer to him. He knows what he’s talking about.” Gonzalez is from northwest Nevada, next to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He joined the military as a young adult. The Army took him to Kentucky and Tennessee. He met his wife of 13 years, Chelsey, over a Thanksgiving break from duty. “During my military career, I made a really good friend who became my roommate. One Thanksgiving holiday, I didn’t have the money to buy a plane ticket from Fort Campbell to Nevada, so I was planning on having Thanksgiving alone. My friend, being a nice guy, invited me to his parents’ home in West Virginia,” Gonzalez said. “He introduced me to his family and his friends. Little did I know that his childhood friend would become my wife one day.” His mother-in-law moved from West Virginia to Mount Vernon, which prompted the young Gonzalez family to visit the area often. “Mount Vernon became a destination for potential residency after my service was done,” Gonzalez said. “I’ve come to the conclusion that having little funds has its perks.” “I have a beautiful family. My wife is a huge supporter of me and the law enforcement career that I have chosen,” Gonzalez
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OCTOBER 20, 2020
October 23-31, 2020
Red Ribbon Week is the United States’ oldest and largest drug prevention program, reaching more than 80 million Americans during the last week of October every year. Red Ribbon Week began unfortunately after the death of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in 1985. Agent Camarena was working undercover in Guadalajara, Mexico, and his efforts led to a tip that resulted in the discovery of a multimillion dollar drug manufacturing operation in another city in Mexico. The successful shut-down of this
operation and other drug-producing operations in Mexico angered the individuals who were involved in the illegal production of these drugs and they wanted revenge which led to the death of Agent Camarena. After Agent Camarena’s death there was a public outpouring of support in his hometown, Calexico, California. This support turned into an organized community response in which citizens wore red ribbons. They became a voice for drug prevention in order to reduce the demand for illegal drugs and illegal use of legal drugs in America. Agent Camarena’s Congressman and one of his high school friends launched Camarena Clubs in the Calexico area. Hundreds of club members pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor Agent Camarena and others who had made sacrifices in the antidrug effort. The Red Ribbon Week campaign emerged from the efforts of these clubs. In
1988, the US Congress designated the last week of October as Red Ribbon Week, and President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan served as honorary chairpersons for the initial Red Ribbon Week. The Red Ribbon Celebration brings together millions of Americans to: 1) raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarette, and other drug and violence prevention; 2) educate about the destructive effects of alcohol, drugs, e-cigarette, and tobacco; 3) encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyle choices; 4) raise awareness to early intervention; and 5) raise awareness to treatment services. By celebrating and wearing a red ribbon during Red Ribbon Week, we symbolize ZERO TOLERANCE for alcohol, drug, e-cigarette, and tobacco use and a commitment to substance abuse prevention. We also preserve Agent Camarena’s memory and further the cause for which he gave his life. Red Ribbon Week is also a symbol of support for the Drug Enforcement Agency’s efforts to reduce demand for drugs through prevention and education programs.
e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes have been responsible for 2,800 hospitalized cases and deaths all over the United States. E-cigarettes contain many dangerous and hazardous chemicals such as acrolein, formaldenyde, diacetyl, propylene oxide, vitamin E acetate and heavy metals. Diacetyl is a chemical compound that is dangerous to people and people who with it. It can cause lethal lung disease to workers and customers. Formaldehyde is a respiratory irritant that causes pain, shortness of breath, coughing, and nose and throat irritation. It can also cause cancer and asthma and allergies in kids. These two chemicals as well as the others mentioned are dangerous, this is why people should never start thinking about doing drugs.
Morgan Wannemuehler Why is it important to observe Red Ribbon Week? Just last week, 7 different DEA field divisions found 123 pounds of mehtamphetemine, 769 grams of fentanyl powder, 114 fentanyl pills, 500 oxycodone pills, 345 grams of heroin, and $14,346 in U.S. currency in Evansville. All of these drugs are coming from Mexico to Evansville. Nine people have been arrested and two others were still at large. This is why Red Ribbon Week is observed to Overall Essay winner, Morgan Wannemuehler, Saint recognize the DEA agents and other government officials who Philip Catholic School. She is pictured with Teacher Greg risk their lives to stop the distribution of drugs in our country. Brinkmeyer, and PDFC President Melanie Reising. Photo Electronic cigarettes have been tried by many Posey County students. Explain why it is dangerous to your health to use submitted Dallas Bergman, School Winner, Saint Wendel Catholic Why is it important to observe Red Ribbon Week? It’s important to observe Red Ribbon Week because it saves more than 80 million lives just in one week. It honors a very important man that changed people’s lives. He also made a successful plan to shutdown this operation and many other illegal drug sellers in Mexico. You always need to observe Red Ribbon week every year. It is the oldest and largest prevention program for drugs.
Adelyn Gamblin, School Winner, North Posey JHS
by heating a liquid into an aerosol that the user inhales and exhales. These devices usually contain nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin, flavorings, and other chemicals. Initially, e-cigs were known as the “healthier” option. We now know this isn’t true. E-cigarettes are equally as harmful as normal cigarettes, and some believe that they are worse. E-cigarettes are actually much more harmful than what the media tells you. People are put in the hospital daily because of this. These harmful products can also carry very harmful ingredients including, ultrafine particles, hard metals like nickel, tin, and lead. Recent studies have shown that vaping links to bad breath, tooth decay, and even oral cancer. Bronchoilitis obliterans, also known as “popcorn lung”, is another harmful condition that can be caused by vaping. Popcorn lung is the scarring of the small air sacs in the lungs resulting in thickening and narrowing of the airways. “The Real Cost” campaign is another approach to educate people on the dangers of using tobacco products. This campaign was launched in 2014 with the goal of educating at-risk teens about the harmful effects of tobacco products. By 20017, 2.1 million teenage students reported using e—cigarettes. Because of this alarming rate, “The Real Cost” campaign developed a new series of messages to reach the students which included television ads, online video ads, youth-targeted websites, social media, and posters. Although it took time to educate people on the dangers of smoking cigarettes, past efforts were successful in significantly reducing teen smoking. Hopefully, with today’s internet and social media platforms, current campaigns will also be successful at educating today’s youth on the dangers of vaping in a shorter period of time. Our generation could be very influential to future generations to help eliminate the use of electric cigarettes among teenagers. of blood goes to the heart. It also makes narrowing to the arteries. Your arteries carry your blood, so whenever that chemical makes it way down it could lead to a heart attack. Smoking e-cigarettes can cause very serious damage like: cancer, affecting your brain, harming almost every organ in your body, and lung injury. Smoking e-cigarettes can also lead to death. There has been 68 deaths from smoking e-cigarettes. Another affect of nicotine is that it can kill your brain cells and actually stop new ones from growing. Overall, this is why e-cigarettes are dangerous to your health.
of the successful discovery and risks from Agent Camarena. Electronic cigarettes have been tried by many Posey County students. Explain why it is dangerous to your health to use ecigarettes. The reason e-cigarettes are dangerous to your health is because when you smoke the e-cigarette there are many chemicals that you inhale. There are two main chemicals that you inhale and that would be nicotine and diacetyl. The chemical diacetyl is linked to serious lung disease. Nicotine is highly addictivechemical that can cause your heart beat & blood pressure to increase. Your flow
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Julie Long, School Winner, Mount Vernon JHS Why is it important to observe Red Ribbon Week? It is important to observe Red Ribbon Week because it recognizes the death of Drug Enforcement Agency and Agent Camarena. Agent Camarena was undercover in Guadalajara Mexico. While he was under cover he lead the discovery of the drug operation. But, Agent Camarena was killed because the other “businesses” wanted revenge upon Agent Camarena and that led to his death. So, it is important we observe Red Ribbon week do glorify and take notice
of all the harmful bacterias, and metals in the nicotine. It’s also really bad for you because of the addicting tastes and other fumes that persuade you into E-smoking. The heavy metals such as nickel, lead, cadmium, mercury, and chromium are extremely toxic for your lungs. All of these extremely harmful chemicals will affect your Brain and all the other organs in your. All of these extreme chemicals will cause you to ger cancer very easily.
Electronic cigarettes have been tried by many Posey County students. Explain why it is dangerous to your health to use e-cigarettes. You should not smoke E-cigarettes because it will harm and affect almost every organ in your body. Espically when somebody offers you an E-cigarettes you need to stand your ground. Use your refusal skill, say no, and walk away from the conversation. Don’t ever let somebody peer-pressure you into doing something drug related. Nicotine is really bad for you because
Why is it important to observe Red Ribbon Week? Everything Is Your Choice “Why Quit? Switch to BLU”, “Tastes and smokes better than a real cigarette!”, “Over 400 flavors!” Sounds fun right? Wrong, those are all vape or e-cig advertisements. E-cigarettes are electronic devices that mimic tobacco smoking which is very harmful to your health. As of January 21, 2020, about 2,800 hospitalized cases and 60 deaths were reported. Doesn’t sound much fun anymore, does it? The 23-31st is a very meaningful week during the month of October. This specific week is called Red Ribbon Week. Now you may be wondering what Red Ribbon Week is. If you do not already know, Red Ribbon week is a huge awareness campaign that collects and shares information about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug usages including electric cigarettes. As of now, it is the nation’s largest and oldest drug prevention program. Kiki Camerena is a very important name to remember during Red Ribbon Week. Kiki Camerena was a Mexican-American exclusive agent for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A majority of Agent Camerena’s cases involved major marijuana plantations in the early 1980s. Kiki was kidnapped in February 1985. Camerena’s captors were corrupt Mexican officials working for the major drug officials in Mexico. He was interrogated under torture then sadly killed February 9, 1985. People wear red ribbons during this special week to honor Kiki’s sacrifice. Electronic cigarettes have been tried by many Posey County students. Explain why it is dangerous to your health to use e-cigarettes. Since Red Ribbon week became a recognized event, ecigarettes have emerged. E-cigarettes, also known as “vapes”, are battery-powered devices that work
To recognize Red Ribbon Week, Promoting a Drug-free Community in Posey County (PDFC) sponsored a drawing contest for 5th graders and an essay contest for seventh graders in Posey County Schools. The fifth grade students made a drawing of how they would recognize and celebrate Red Ribbon Week. The seventh grade students wrote about why it is important to observe Red Ribbon Week and about the dangers of e-cigarettes since they have been tried by many students in Posey County. Promoting a Drug-free Community in Posey County received many great drawings and essays and is pleased to announce school drawing and essay winners and the overall drawing winner from Saint Wendel Catholic School and the overall essay winner from Saint Philip Catholic School. All winners received gift cards. Promoting a Drugfree Community in Posey County thanks all of the students for their participation, congratulates the winners, and encourages all students to pledge to be DRUG-FREE. Promoting a Drug-free Community in Posey County would also like to thank Printcrafters for the printing and copying services and Posey County News for publishing the Red Ribbon Week student contest winners’ entries.
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Lynn Clark puts up Christmas decorations over the door at The Mews in New Harmony. With the uncertainy that the year 2020 has brought to the world, an early shopping season will ensure that everyone has enough time to get out and take care of gift buying. Photo by Dave Pearce
October 31 - 3-7 p.m. TraďŹ&#x192;c will start on Mill St, onto 3rd St. and turn North in the alley behind the Police Building. Cars will then turn right onto College and begin the drive for the rest of the drive and treat.
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munity Church/Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel will be joining the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pandemic Trunk or Treatâ&#x20AC;? drive-thru on Halloween Saturday, Oct. 31. Come join us at our location at 1800 West Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, from 4 to 6 p.m. (or while supplies last). You are requested to stay in your vehicles.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boo Harmonyâ&#x20AC;? Golf Cart Parade October 31 - 6-7 p.m. TraďŹ&#x192;c will start at Wilson Auction Parking Lot and travel to Murphy Park.
Mount Vernon Police Dept. Drive by Candy Giveaway October 31 - 3-7 p.m. Drive by the police station for your treats.
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Join us on Saturday Oct. 17 from 8 until 11 p.m. for Dueling Guitars and again on Saturday Oct. 24 for our ďŹ ve-year anniversary celebration and Halloween costume party with Cynthia Murray from 9 until midnight. We will have our Danny Embrey ATV/ Jeep ride on Saturday Oct. 31. Registration is from 2 until 4 p.m. with the ride being from 4 until 8 p.m., then stay around and listen to Michelle Shelton while she plays from nine until midnight.
Farmers who have planted Prevented Wheat For farmers who have prevented planted wheat, they need to come into the Posey County FSA OďŹ&#x192;ce between November 2 and November 16 to ďŹ ll out the required form. Seed and chemical receipts are required. If you have any questions, please contact the Posey County FSA OďŹ&#x192;ce at 812-838-4191, ext. 2.
Hotel Transylvania now showing Join us in watching Hotel Transylvania on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the back parking lot at North Elementary. There is no charge for this event.
Posey County Council on Aging to close all three centers Due to the rise in positive COVID-19
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cases in Posey County. The Posey County Council on Aging will close all three centers in Mount Vernon, New Harmony and Poseyville eďŹ&#x20AC;ective Oct. 9 thru Oct. 23, we hope to open back up Oct. 26. An individual tested positive that participates in activities at the center. All parties exposed have been quarantined. If you have not received a call you may resume your normal activities with COVID-19 safety precaution - Mask, Handwashing, Social Distancing. If you have questions about COVID-19 call the County Health Department at 812838-1330. To schedule a COVID-19 test please call 812-450-6555. Transportation services will operate as normal and our Administrative OďŹ&#x192;ces will be open for questions at 812-838-4656. Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointments, shopping and food pantry trips will operate as normal.
Adelphia Motorcycle Club hosts Chili Cook-Off fundraiser The Adelphia Motorcycle Club Chili Cook-OďŹ&#x20AC; fundraiser, featuring a gun raďŹ&#x201E;e and bake sale, will be held at Apostolic Bible Church in Stewartsville on October 31, 2020 from 12 noon - 5 p.m. The public will judge the chili contestants by voting with money, however, Chili samples will be free. Proceeds will beneďŹ t the Volunteer Fire Department. CookoďŹ&#x20AC; entries $20, Gun RaďŹ&#x201E;e $10. For more information contact 812-774-8336 or 812-455-7513.
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W. Lowell and F. Earlene (Johnson) Tison of Wadesville will celebrate their 70 year anniversary on October 27, 2020. Family and friends are invited to a reception, hosted by their children, to be held October 24 at Cathedral of Praise, Evansville, from Noon to 3 p.m. They are the parents of Kay (Chuck) Newton, Janet (Glen) Prine, and Marty Tison; the grandparents of Matthew, John, and Tim Newton, Tonya Bulau, Jenny Prine and Betty Wright. The couple has three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Below is a poem Lowell wrote for the occasion.
Jones, Susan Branigin, Martha Raske, Brad Underwood, Jean Burkemper, Meredith Ashley Walker, Annette Buckland, Mason Dixon, Meredith Morton, Carol ScaraďŹ a, Sandra Alldredge, Yvonne Vegas, Bobbie Srader October 25 - Jodene Crocker, Mark Eugene Embrey, Mike Ahrens, William M. Cox, James Hartsock, Carol ScaraďŹ a, Tori Kron, Virginia Kidd, Barbara Jane OďŹ&#x20AC;erman, Mike Woodburn October 26 - Scott Woodrow, Diana Davis, Mackenzie J. Simkins, Charles Dyer, Sr. What now seems a short time If you have a name to be included, please send ago, we held each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands, As we looked into each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@poseycoun- eyes and started malting plans. Remember our ďŹ rst home? tynews.com
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Just how long is seventy years? Seventy years. Seventy years. Just how long is seventy years? Is it a measure of time that we can hold in our hand? Or is it like a shooting star, awesome, yet beyond what we can understand? God created time and space and both to him they belong. Are they for us to hold on to, or are they like a beautiful song, Ours to enjoy and fruitfully use as we travel through each year, Sharing Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great melody of life with others while weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here?
Birthdays October 20 - Erica Lynn Alsop, Erica Kissinger, Gene Nolen, Erik Hawn, Kyler Butler, Taylor Greb, Lindsey Whitney October 21 - Deloris Bauer, Deb Guido, Sandra Almon, Carolyn Darr, Dan Wilson, Lisa Moutray, Veronica Mittino, Phillips Wisley, Angie Woodburn, Judy Moore October 22 - Janelle Patton, Gordon Stallings, Charles Dyer Sr. October 23 - Jake Armstrong, Laura Hudgins, Maureen Patterson, Kelsey R. Overton, Lenny Deptula, Sarah Gray, Lori Nottingham, Tamara Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil October 24 - Ricky Hutchinson, John Nicholes Barnes, G.P. Rhodes, Heather Fisher
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That one bedroom apartment to us was grand. For there we shared our hopes and dreams, and there we took our stand. No longer would we walk alone but side-by-side weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d always be, To share the joys of mountain
tops, but also lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stormy seas. Then Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing of a little one, into our home was sent. And the peace and quiet that we once knew had left without a hint. Then God sent us another one. Two daughters now ďŹ lled our days. How it thrilled our hearts with love, to watch them grow and play. These precious gifts of God, what great joy to us they did bring, As we loved, nurtured and taught, they caused our hearts to sing. Then God sent us a son, now our one bedroom was ďŹ lled to overďŹ&#x201A;ow. And us being very young, there were so many things we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. But with help from our families, our church, and our friends, We learned through many mistakes, to always trust God to the end. Our bedroom was now ďŹ lled with beds from wall to wall to wall. There was hardly enough room to walk, not even enough to fall. I had started building our ďŹ rst home the summer before, And we moved in as soon as we had walls, windows and a door. We left the noise of the city, and moved to a dead end road, Where the kids could play without traďŹ&#x192;c, and may even catch a toad. And then a little later, to us another son God sent. Our home was now complete, and our hearts were made content. Our children grew in stature and one by one we watched them move away,
Lowell and Earlene Tison Choosing mates to walk with them as through life they would walk each day. In a little while they gave us grandchildren that we could hold and love. What more could we ask for, than these precious gifts sent from God above. Over the years these chose mates, and great-grandchildren blessed our days. What joy they brought us; and feeling their hugs, we give God the praise. Since God ďŹ rst brought us together, the years have swiftly ďŹ&#x201A;own. But His joy and love has ďŹ lled our hearts, as we had never known. Now as we celebrate this moment in time, with friends we want to share Our hopes and dreams of tomorrow, trusting Jesus, our burdens to bear. For a season weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used our time and space, but this day will soon be past. And only what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done for Jesus will forever and eternally last. Seventy years. Seventy years. Just how long is seventy years? God knows. Lowell Tison
WMI News - WMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artifact Under Exam by Melora Adams One of the simplest objects we have catalogued is a wooden cooking spoon. But simple objects can be meaningful, and this objectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story is a part of the story of New Harmony. According to our records this spoon was carved from a horse apple tree which was part of an old Rappite orchard. During their time in New Harmony the Rappites planted an orchard on the west side of Main Street, south of South Street. Old Rappite maps show an orchard in that vicinity. Horse apple trees would not have made up the entire orchard but would have been planted to form a boundary hedge. Such a hedge would protect the fruit of the orchard from roaming herbivores like deer and hungry boys. Other common names for the horse apple are hedge apple and Osage orange. The horse apple treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s correct botanical name is Maclura pomifera. It was named after William Maclure, geologist, education reformer, and founder of the Working Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute. Arthur DransďŹ eld was actively involved with the Working Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute for many years, being a member, secretary, and trustee of the institute and later its librarian. Arthur carved this wooden spoon. The horse apple tree from
which this spoon was carved was in the front yard of the Ford family home on Main Street according to one record. It was near the front door of the Adam Lichtenberger home according to another record. One of Adam Lichtenbergerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughters was named Mary, and she married William Ford Sr. in 1871. It was she, Mary Lichtenberger Ford, who presented the spoon to the Working Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute. This simple cooking spoon is nothing special. Not in it-
self. But in its way, it connects the Rappites, the Owen Community, William Maclure, the Working Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute, Arthur DransďŹ eld, the Ford family, and the Lichtenberger family. Oh, yes, and the man who gave the tree its botanical name, Thomas Nuttall.
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DISTRICT 1
Larry Allen Kahle
Seeking office: District one school board in North Posey School District. My Family: Wife Janet Kahle. Children: Son Timothy Kahle (Laura) Grandkids Grace, Gibson and Ethan. Son: Brian Cardin (Allison) - Grandkids Damon and Annemarie. Daughter Christine (Scott) - Grandkids Lauren and Jacob Primary reason(s) seeking this office: I have spent my entire life in education as a teacher, coach and athletic director. During this
time I frequently had interactions with the school board. I made up my mind that when I retired from teaching I would like to run for school board. I feel with my experience I can contribute to help make North Posey a better school. I am qualified to hold this office because: I have a Master degree in Education from the University along with 46 years experience of working in the public school system. I have spent my lifetime in the schools and can use this experience to help make decisions that will help North Posey to continue to be one of the top schools in the area. The thing that I most want the voters to know about me is: as a life long educator I have always strived to instill in my students and athletes a desire to be the best they can be, and to represent themselves, their parents, and their school in a manner that all can be proud.
The main two or three things I see the largest issues in the near future are: The Covid Pandemic: This is an issue that is different from anything we have ever faced. I feel the best way for our kids to learn is in the traditional classroom but it is also of upmost importance to insure the safety of our students. There is no answer to what is best and all the schools across the nation are trying to deal with it the best ways they think fit. No one knows the answer. All we can do now is trust our school board and administrators to make the best decisions for our kids in our situation. We also need to realize this is an ever-changing process as we go on and learn more information about the pandemic and its effects. Our school leadership is constantly monitoring new information and are ready to use it to help our kids. In the last twenty years I see our schools continually
lose teachers to other fields, other schools and early retirement. I feel the relationship between our students and their classroom teacher is the key for success in our classroom. Every kid in that classroom is different. Each student learns differently and each student has different abilities and skills. A good teacher will strive to reach each and every one. I want to look at this relationship and do everything I can to keep our teachers in the schools helping our kids excel. In the last twenty years the state has continued to put more burdens on our teachers. I have constantly heard teachers say just let us teach. My goal is to find ways that we might make it easier for our teachers to fulfill the demands of the state and still have time to be an outstanding teacher and strive to reach every kid in their classroom. In speaking with citizens of the district there is a concern of our board not
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being very transparent. If I am elected I will do everything I can to make sure everyone is informed as much as possible. I very much want hear from parents and community members about concerns for our school district now before the election and also afterwards if I am lucky enough to be elected to the board. If elected, you can count on me to: If elected you can count on me to work as hard as I can to help our schools continue to be one of the best in the tri-state. I will be a voice on the board for each and every resident of our district. I will look at every issue and vote what I think is best for everyone involved. The one thing that sets me apart from others is: My experience. We have six outstanding candidates for the three positions any of which will probably do a good job but I am the only one with 46 years experience and a degree in edu-
cation. Every candidate is concerned with our school and has committed to a great amount of time and effort that it takes to be a school board member. Other relevant facts about me: 1970 graduate of Holland High School; 1974 graduate of the University of Evansville; Member of the U of E boys basketball team 1970-72; Taught 36 years at New Harmony High School (Health, PE, Drivers Education); Coached 18 years varsity boys basketball; 18 years of varsity girls basketball; 25 years varsity volleyball; 10 years varsity softball; 10 years varsity cross country; 35 years as athletic director; Taught Drivers Education parttime for Roadstar Driving School from 2005-present; Substitute taught at North Posey Schools for the last ten years; Coached in the Varsity Girls basketball program from 2014-2018 at North Posey High School.
DISTRICT 1
Vincent F. Oakley
Seeking office: MSD of North Posey School Board My Family: My wife of 17 years, Amber, who is in her nineteenth year of teaching elementary school (11 at North Elementary); 14 year old twins Kaitlyn and Brant who are eighth graders at North Posey Junior High; Samuel (age 9) who is in third grade at North Elementary and Sawyer (age 2) Primary reason(s) seeking this office: School board is the policy making body of the corporation . . . the place for broad ideas to take shape. Policy-making and being the voice of the community is the best way to provide responsive public involvement in the education process. After six years on the school board and having had the opportunity to interact with other school corporations from this
unique perspective, I still believe the MSD of North Posey is the greatest school corporation. An open line of communication between the community and those in charge of the formal education of our children is essential to maintaining our high standing. I am honored to have had the opportunity to be a part of this process for the last six years and hope to continue. I am qualified to hold this office because: As a parent of four children who are or will be attending North Posey, I am personally invested in the continued success of the schools in our district. I am firmly committed to ensuring the public has a voice in the decisions being made in educating our youth. When I first ran for school board six years ago, I promised to do my own research on the issues and vote for what is best for our district even if it was not the easiest or most popular position. I believe my record in doing this speaks for itself. School board members and administration should all have the common goal and priority of ensuring the success of the students. This doesn’t mean they will agree on things at all times. I still believe differing opinions on issues are a healthy part
of the decision and policymaking process. The thing that I most want the voters to know about me is: I am an easily accessible and approachable member of the community. I was born and raised in this community and am proud to be raising my children in the same great school corporation I grew up in. It is a source of pride to see my children walking the same halls, playing on the same fields and learning the lessons in hard work, teamwork, selflessness, failure, success, victory and loss at the same places I learned these and other life lessons many years ago. I firmly believe it is our people and communities which make this place special. The main two or three things I see the largest issues in the near future are: Over the last decade, politicians have continued to move control away from the local level. I firmly believe education is, and always should be, a local matter. Ensuring a local community voice in education is essential to establishing a trusting relationship in which our children can thrive. The federalization of education has led to a largely, one-size-fits-all education model. Students
and teachers are individuals and will not succeed when pushed to conformity. The same can also be said of school corporations. The primary purpose of public education is to produce informed citizens. All students should graduate with a base set of skills and knowledge to be successful both inside and outside of the classroom. Locally, I hope to see a long-term plan put in place for our corporation. Taxpayers in our district deserve to see what is on the horizon for our schools before a vote is taken on major building projects or renovations. Our corporation has great community support which will only grow stronger when our people are more involved in planning our future. My solution for these issues: Open communication between the school board/ school corporation and the community is essential to establishing/maintaining a positive relationship built on mutual trust and respect. School board members should be accessible to the community and willing to explain decisions and policies. I promise to personally continue doing this. School board meetings should be easily accessible and comfortable for all commu-
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nity members to attend and make their voice heard. I do believe we have moved in a positive direction on this by establishing a formal “Patrons Concerns” agenda item in our meetings and recording our meetings and posting them to YouTube. By establishing and making public a long-term (and short-term) plan for our corporation, we can also open a dialogue with our communities about our future. Open dialogue and transparency must be established and maintained to keep community trust and ensure rumors are suppressed. If elected, you can count on me to: If re-elected, I promise to continue be easily accessible to the public and to make decisions only after prayerful consideration and independent research. My contact information will continue to be made available on the district webpage, my Facebook account will continue to be active, and I will always personally respond to any concerns brought my way. I will always be able and willing to explain my votes and opinions on the issues. I will continue to make decisions based on what is best for the nearly 1,400 students of MSD of North Posey. Ensuring continued success is a priority. Keeping an open
dialogue among teachers, parents, administration, and school board will continue to be my priority. The one thing that sets me apart from others is: When I first ran for school board, I promised to be accessible, an independent researcher and thinker, and someone who did more than just fill a seat at the board table. I promised to go against the grain when necessary. Over the last six years, I have experienced just how difficult and at times uncomfortable it can be to maintain those tenets. Unlike the great majority of the folks running for this office, I have an established record of votes, opinions, and reasoned decisions. As a professional firefighter, I understand the gravity of and have the ability to make the difficult decisions. I am a lifetime resident of the New Harmony/Wadesville area, a proud 1997 graduate of North Posey High School. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern Indiana with a BA in History and Social Science Secondary Education. I am proud to have married my high school sweetheart, Amber, and can’t imagine raising our four children anywhere other than in the North Posey community. Go Vikings.
DISTRICT 1
Shannon Lee Rogers
Seeking office: School
Board My Family: My wife of 22 years, Brooke, and our two children, Makayla and Tristan. Primary reason(s) seeking this office: To give the students and staff of the MSD of North Posey, along with the community, a voice. I want to make a difference in the education of our future. I am qualified to hold this office because: I am a lifelong resident of Posey
County who has children in the school system. I have 25 plus years of experience in heavy industry and pharmaceutical manufacturing, managing maintenance personnel and operational budgets. I have been involved in past school board meetings regarding concerns such as school lunches, classroom sizes, and facility improvements and additions. I am a team builder who works well with others to
achieve results. The thing that I most want the voters to know about me is: I am passionate about the community and our children. I will fight for what is best for the future of our schools. The main two or three things I see the largest issues in the near future are: The age and condition of the buildings, which is going to need to be addressed in the next three to five years. School
security needs to be improved. Implementing skilled trades training to help our students develop these types of skills prior to graduation, as industries are continuing to require more and more skilled trades. My solution for these issues: To openly communicate and foster discussions with the district superintendent and board to collectively address each of these issues.
If elected, you can count on me to: Advocate for the best education for our students with the most efficient and effective use of resources. The one thing that sets me apart from others is: I will always stand up for what is right and best for our students and faculty, as well as our community. I’m willing to at any time, sit down and listen to anyone’s concerns, needs and/ or ideas.
2020 Election voting options, times, places announced Absentee Ballot by Mail: Absentee Applications are being accepted until October 22 by calling 812-838-1339 or log into indianavoters.gov. To be eligible to vote by mail you must have a specific reason that you cannot vote in person. Some of the reasons are: you are a voter with disabilities, over 65 years of age, caring for a confined individual over the 12 hours the polls are open, the voter is confined to their residence/health care facility/etc., going to be absent from the county for the 12 hours on Election Day, to name a few. For a complete list of approved reasons visit indianavoters.gov. Ballots will be mailed out and are due back to the Election Office by noon on Tues., Nov. 3 to be counted. Ballots can only be returned by mail, in-person by the voter, their Power of Attorney, or by someone in the voter’s household. Absentee Ballot by Travel Board: If a voter is confined and/or unable to mark their own bal-lot, then a bi-partisan Travel Board team can visit their residence to assist with marking and preparing their ballot if necessary. Contact 812-838-1339 to request an Application for Absentee Ballot by Traveling Board prior to the deadline of noon on Nov. 2. Early in-person voting: Beginning Oct. 6 thru Oct. 30 any registered voter can vote in person at the Courthouse, M-F between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Sat., Oct. 24 and Oct. 31
between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Nov. 2, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Also on Sat., Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 you may vote either at the Marrs Township Fire Station or the Poseyville Community Center between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Election Day: Tues., Nov. 3 from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Posey County is now a Vote Center County; therefore, registered voters may vote at any of the following 10 locations no matter where they reside within Posey County: 1. Cynthiana Community Center, 10456 Mulkey Road, Cynthiana 2. Holy Angels Community Center, 423 South Street, New Harmony 3. Immanuel Church of Christ, 5812 Ford Road, Mount Vernon 4. Knights of Saint John, 11714 Winery Road, Wadesville 5. Mount Vernon Community Church, 1800 West Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 6. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 1717 North Main Street, Mount Vernon 7. Posey County Community Center, 111 Harmony Township Road, NH 8. Poseyville Community Center, 60 North Church Street, Poseyville 9. Saint Peter United Methodist Church, 2800 Saint Philip Road South, Evansville 10. Wadesville Fire Department, 4200 Princeton Street, Wadesville
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Charles (Rick) Nightingale
Seeking office: School Board District 2 My Family: my wife, two daughters, and a son Primary reason(s) seek-
ing this office: To help move our school district forward and help keep our kids safe while keeping a focus on education first and listening to the voices of the people of the school district and their concerns. I am qualified to hold this office because: I am an individual who seeks information and input from others before making a decision so that I can try to ensure the best possible outcome from those decisions. The thing that I most want the voters to know about me is: I am an area business owner for the past
eight years, military veteran, and dedicated father of three. The main two or three things I see the largest issues in the near future are: Covid 19 safety measures and re-instilling trust in the school board and MSD leadership. My solution for these issues: Covid related solutions are to simply stay up to date on the most current recommendations from health officials and make sure that they are being properly implemented while putting safety and education before all else. As far as trust in the school board I think by far the most
important thing is transparency in the decision making process as much as possible. Being open and honest with the parents and other citizens of the MSD is a top priority. People need to feel that the board is taking their opinion under consideration and there is enough time for questions to be asked and answered. If elected, you can count on me to: Always be honest with my decision making process and to seek input from all who wish to provide it. I would like to see the policy changed that was implemented over the past few years which limited the abil-
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ity of local citizens to come to a school board meeting and ask questions or voice concerns about any topic that was on their mind. I feel limiting that to only what is currently on the agenda only serves to allow the board and administration to control what people can ask about or discuss. That isn’t right and doesn’t promote confidence in the board or the process. The one thing that sets me apart from others is: My time in the military taught me the importance of working well on a team as well as how to make decisions with a thoroughness that is often
not required in civilian life. When troubleshooting issues on fighter aircraft you must ask the right questions and gather as much information as possible to decide how best to solve an issue to ensure safety and mission completion. I try to always do the same when making decisions to this day. Other relevant facts about me: (experience, education, other service or positions held, etc.) Assistant Professor of Construction Management at Indiana State University, BS in Construction Management from Indiana State.
DISTRICT 2
Amy Jo Will
Seeking office: Metropolitan School District of North Posey County, District 2 My Family: I have been married to my husband, Jeff Will, for 23 years. We have a daughter, Hannah Will, who
is a Junior at Purdue University majoring in Medical Laboratory Science and minoring in Biology and Women’s Studies. Our son, Clay Will, is a senior at North Posey High School and participates in Student Council, National Honors Society, Tennis, Wrestling and the Trap Shooting Club. Primary reason(s) seeking this office: I want to be a board member for the North Posey school district to ensure the longevity and successes of the school system. I am committed to this community and dedicated to the progress of our children’s education and their futures. I am qualified to hold
this office because: The role of the school board is to ensure that policies and guidelines are enforced that meet state directives and the goals of our community. I will use my business knowledge to ensure the school district has the appropriate policies and procedures in place. I have over 20 years of business experience applying laws and regulations. I will also use my experience from the previous six years to ensure we have a smooth transition as our new superintendent takes over in February. The thing that I most want the voters to know about me is: My husband and I are lifetime members of
this community. I want nothing more than the success and progression of the school district to prepare our children to be successful members of our community. The main two or three things I see the largest issues in the near future are: Due to our current pandemic environment, I see funding, staffing and communication being our largest issues. My solution for these issues: To minimize these issues we will need to ensure priorities are identified, all funds available are acquired and the staff and community is encouraged to be open to new and creative ideas. If elected, you can count
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on me to: If elected, you can count on me to always be honest, ethical and focused on doing the right thing for the children and the community. The one thing that sets me apart from others is: I am different than the other candidates because I have spent the last 20 years working my way up in the business world. I am currently the Head of Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance at a large financial institution. I have years of experience at setting big picture goals, establishing enterprise wide policies and managing multi-million dollar budgets. These skills allow me to provide professional real world business knowledge to our
corporation. Other relevant facts about me: (experience, education, other service or positions held, etc.) I am also a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional and a Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. I have the skills to help corporations effectively solve problems, determine root causes and ensure timely resolutions. I also believe that the experience and knowledge I have gained from being on the school board for the previous six years will allow me to start a new term in January with no training required and ensure a smooth transition with new leadership in our district.
DISTRICT 2
Joshua Glen Orem
Seeking office: North Posey School Board (District 2/At-Large) My Family: My wife,
Lindsey, and my children, Samuel and Anna Primary reason(s) seeking this office: I want to bring the skills I have as an attorney to serve my community. I am the fourth generation of my family raised in Northern Posey County, and my children are the fifth generation. It is important to me to build the legacy left by my family before me and to build a future for my children. I am qualified to hold this office because: I am an attorney. I am licensed to practice law in Indiana, and I received my Doctor of Jurisprudence
from I.U. McKinney School of Law. As an attorney I utilize thorough research skills and aggressive advocacy. On the School Board I want to be an advocate for teachers and students, and I want to use my research skills to develop creative policies to help the school corporation thrive. The thing that I most want the voters to know about me is: I want to be an active listener. Solving a problem requires understating the problem. I believe the best way to understand the problems that face the North Posey School District is to listen to teachers,
students, parents, administrators, school employees, and community members. The main two or three things I see the largest issues in the near future are: My primary goal is to build community confidence in the school board by promoting a culture of transparency. While running for school board I have heard more voters voice concerns about transparency than any other issue. I hope voters who watch a school board meeting will know the reasons for the positions I take, by my engagement in active and open discussion
during school board meetings. I want to assist incoming Superintendent Mike Galvin and other school board members in developing a strategic plan for the North Posey School Corporation. I also want to explore creative budgeting solutions to direct more dollars to the classroom. The teacher-student relationship forms the foundation of the school system. I want to see budgeting strategies that maximize the dollars spent on teachers and the resources they use in the classroom. If elected, you can count
on me to: Listen first and then respond with open dialogue. The one thing that sets me apart from others is: I have working knowledge of Indiana law and Federal law, which I use as on daily basis. Other relevant facts about me: (experience, education, other service or positions held, etc.) I work at the Law Offices of Steven K. Deig, LLC. I graduated from North Posey in 2006, USI in 2010, and I.U. Law in 2014. My first job was giving walking tours of New Harmony. My family and I are active members of Christian Fellowship Church.
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Mayor Bill Curtis hands Joy Millay, Executive DirecLB and Angel Jackson were busy Sunday afternoon tor of Thrive, the proclamation that October 15 is Naputting up new mailboxes at their home on Highway 69 tional Thrive Day. Thrive is an after school program for kids in K-eighth grade. Photo by Sally Denning just north of Mount Vernon. Photo by Dave Pearce
Hans Schmitz, PC Purdue Extension Educator Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Round Two As agricultural markets APL Director Marissa Priddis tips her hat to the camera during the Alexandrian Public Library staff day continue to struggle amid the training event on Monday, October 12 at Westwood Rec- pandemic, trade wars, and onfarm storage capacity issues, reation in Grayville, Illinois. Photo submitted farmers turn to government programs to make ends meet. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) has been one program that paid out generously based on the amount of market lost at the start of the pandemic. Prices
dipped, and the government stepped in to recoup a percentage of losses on certain crops and livestock. The next round of assistance recognizes the lack of substantial rebound in agricultural markets after the initial hit from the virus and attempts to resolve that lack of income. The second round of CFAP began its sign up in September and will run until December 11. Because the time frame for
market disruption is expanded to the difference between January and July crop and livestock prices, more commodities are included in payment schedules, notably winter wheat for this area. The price schedules are relatively transparent per commodity. Beef cattle producers get 55 dollars a head, hog producers 23 bucks per animal, and sheep producers 27 dollars per market animal. Breeding stock are excluded
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from payments, but other livestock including everything from beefalo to mink are included. Crop assistance covers a wide variety of traditional and specialty crops. For the most grown row crops in this area, the majority will receive a payment based on a multiplication of four established variables. The crop marketing percentage times the payment rate times the number of acres times the actual production history (APH) yield. As an example, a producer with 1,000 acres of corn gets 40 per cent crop marketing percentage at a rate of 58 cents per acre. Assuming a yield of 160 bushels per acre, the deposit amount is $37,120. Soybeans have a crop market percentage of 54 and a 58 cent payment rate. Wheat has a 73 per cent crop market at 54 cents. The number of acres and actual production history yield are the two variables identified by the individual farm. One either/or statement does exist. Wherein the payment would be less than the number of acres multiplied by 15 dollars, the minimum payment becomes the number of acres multiplied by 15 dollars. For farms with a low APH yield for soybeans, that alternative minimum may come in handy. Alfalfa is covered under CFAP round 2 as well. See farmers.gov for more information on the program. For more information on farm programs, contact Hans at the Purdue Extension - Posey County office via hschmitz@purdue.edu or 812-838-1331.
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School officials discuss strategies during unusual year By Lois Mittino Gray The annual “State of the Schools” address, sponsored by the Southwestern Indiana Chamber of Commerce, was held on Wednesday, October 14 with 33 attendees watching a first-time ever virtual Zoom meeting for this lunchtime event. Another first was both guests in the spotlight that day were in attendance for the first time. To kick it off, Warehouse Services was recognized by Drew Heckert as being the Gold Sponsor for the event and United Federal Bank was the Silver Sponsor. Mount Vernon School Board member Beth Higgins explained the Zoom etiquette in use for the meeting and introduced the two county school district representatives: Mount Vernon School Superintendent Matt Thompson and incoming North Posey Superintendent Michael Galvin. He will serve as interim Associate Superintendent until March 1 of next year, when current school chief Dr. Todd Camp will retire. It was apparent from the start that Thompson and Galvin have already worked together and were in agreement on many issues facing schools today. These range from teacher and sub shortages and COVID concerns to anticipated financing cuts and Technical Career Education as a pathway to future careers after graduation. Local businesses asked many questions on how they can help education with ideas on internships and apprenticeships all the way to funding grants. The administrators reported current enrollments as 1,390 students for North Posey and 2,000 for Mount Vernon. North Posey has two elementary school buildings, and a combined junior high-high school building. Mount Vernon has the same, except with one more elementary school in its district. Newcomer Galvin began by introducing himself to the audience. He is from this area and grew up in Evansville, attending North High School and the University of Southern Indiana. He taught middle school reading and language arts at Lincoln School in Evansville. He then served almost 15 years as an administrator for South Gibson School Corporation in Fort Branch. Galvin took over as superintendent of Monticello-Twin Lakes Schools in July 2016. “We heard Camp announce his retirement and knew this would be a great opportunity for us to move back home. Our parents are getting older and we can be near family,” he explained. Galvin and his wife,Varbi, also a teacher, have four children ranging from college age to a five-year-old. His eighth grade son is presently the high school team’s quarterback. The affable educator joked that his family is living in close quarters right now in a 36 foot camper, until their new home in the district
is completed, or they kill each other, “whichever comes first.” Thompson was jovially introduced as the “Senior Superintendent” having one year under his belt. “I’ve been superintendent for a year and a quarter and it feels like ten with this COVID pandemic,” he quipped. Thompson said he grew up close to Jasper and taught secondary social studies and coached wrestling at Heritage Hills High School. He came to the Mount Vernon district in 2014 and served as Assistant Principal, then Principal at the high school until he was tapped to replace long-time Superintendent Dr. Tom Kopatich when he retired. Higgins asked a question about “the elephant in the room,” that is, handling the COVID question and developing a plan to open the schools. Both administrators said they worked together with the Posey County Health Department to develop a checklist of things to do to safely open. “We’ve had to make few adjustments to the plan since, as CDC guidelines have not changed, and we can stick to the plan when to close down. We’ve had to map out both ways to provide teaching, both virtual and inperson. I believe we’ve done a good job with this,” Thompson remarked. Galvin agreed, noting that “We have to be very fluid as a situation develops, as seen in the past weeks, when we had to move to virtual learning.” Both administrators thanked local businesses and community partners for outpourings of support and donations during the COVID crisis. Thompson observed that SABIC’s donation of Lexan for shields was huge, easily saving $100,000. CountryMark gave $5,000 for masks. Northern businesses in the county gave many donations, too, Galvin added. Higgins summed up the pandemic by stating, “These are extraordinary times, but you have done an extraordinary job with it.” Both men said a problem in both districts is lack of enough substitute teachers when staff has to be quarantined. When questioned about hiring regular teaching positions, they agreed that administrators were struggling to fill some positions, even before COVID. “There is so much accountability and lack of funding for competitive salaries today. Math and Science teachers can make so much more with private industry, as well as Special Education teachers and therapists. Kids are not going to spend $50-60,000 for an education to make $36,000 a year as a teacher. Sometimes we have to start a school year with a position open or a person of not the highest quality we want in it,” Galvin commented. Thompson nodded in agreement, adding the “old days of 48 adults for an open position are gone. That population just doesn’t exist anymore. Sometimes, I get just one
or two applicants.” In Career Technical Education, both districts would like to expand their programs and work with more community partnerships. Right now, they are looking into school to work programs with internships that puts students in real world work situations. This would offer a separate pathway for students not attending a four year college that could transition them right into the workforce after graduation. Tara Barney, Chamber of Commerce Director, said this is where local business could really help education. “Talk to politicians, we need to have policy change and adjust state regulations to strengthen these learning opportunities,” she suggested. When asked about barriers to working with businesses, both administrators agreed that legislation change would help. A common barrier is concerns about insurance. For example, many local companies use strong chemicals that a sixteen year old cannot be exposed to by law. They deny access to their facility for insurance concerns. While both superintendents touted the fantastic opportunity the Vocational Technical Center offers in Evansville, where they send 15-25 students a year, they would like to see some of the CTE money used in their own buildings, too. “We lose a little state income with every student who goes there, but mainly we want them back in our community to work here and raise a family when they get a job here. If I had auto shop in my building, I’d have 100 kids take it,” Thompson observed. Galvin said he has three electricians in his community almost ready to retire. “We need to train replacements to stay in the area,” he told the audience. Everyone in attendance discussed the need for Posey County to find its ‘niche’ on what to offer vocationally that is unique and attractive to students. “Let’s find out what we can do as businesses,” Barney urged. “Let’s make these partnerships happen.” As for funding, both do not expect to be fully funded by the state next year, since its COVID costs are up and revenues are down. Thompson plans to underspend his 2021 budget by 15 percent now, as he does not want to have to fire teachers and have huge class sizes the year after. “If the cuts are too big, I’m not sure we could provide the same level of service, no good will come out of it. If we can just be fully funded at the same level we are at now, with no increases, Status Quo, I’d call that a victory,” he speculated. The hour-long meeting ended on a positive note with attendees agreeing to find ways to help local education any way they can.
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Long-time historian and author Harold Morgan discusses his most recent book, “A Pictorial History of Posey County, Indiana” with local historian Ray Kessler at WednesAlexandrian Public Library staff member Jennifer Chastain makes a book delivery day’s book signing at the Posey County Historical Society Office. He plans to be signing for a patron who has requested curbside delivery. Curbside materials pickup can be his popular book for two more Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hedges Central, requested by calling the library at 812-838-3286. Photo submitted Door 4. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray
Legal Advertisements and Court News Arrests October 5 Thomas Ashworth - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Dealing in Methamphetamine x 2 (petition to revoke) - PCS Nancy McCoy - Poseyville - Warrant, Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of Marijuana (petition to revoke) - PCS October 9 Robin Mobley - Evansville - Domestic Battery - PCS Sean Spurlock - Poseyville - Warrant, Reckless Driving, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Contempt of Court Sentence) - PCS Christopher Skelton Evansville - Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS October 11 Gale Cross - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia MVPD
October 2 2:56 a.m. - General Complaint - Subject walking across Fourth Street. Light hoodie, set a contraption up in front of caller’s house, possibly roaming candles - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 7:56 a.m. - Suspicious - Advised someone packed up his tools to a house he’s building and set them near garage, possibly to come back and steal them. A truck was seen in the area earlier - Pine Wood Court, Evansville 8:07 a.m. - vandalism - Vehicle has been keyed overnight - Vine Street, Mount Vernon 6:54 p.m. - Extra Patrol Advised the “crackheads” have been messing with caller. Advised they shot a flaming arrow onto caller’s roof and then last night they put fireworks on her front porch Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 9:21 p.m. - Officer Standby - Advised is at ex-husband’s house watching the kids. Advised ex-husband’s mother is
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there threatening to call the police to get her to leave Tenth Street, Mount Vernon October 3 12:06 a.m. - Fight - Physical fight, two-three people, unknown weapons, outside of a white truck - Gregory Lane, Mount Vernon 12:16 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Has toilet paper and shaving cream all over vehicle - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 2:28 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Advised neighbor is on property. Caller advised neighbor also beat up son Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 2:55 a.m. - Message - Has questions about defending his property in Wadesville. Caller is pressing charges against someone who assaulted him earlier in Evansville and is afraid they may come tear his car up - Posey County 8:46 p.m. - Trespassing Advised male subject was arguing with a customer outside the store. Manage asked him to leave and he then went to
2020-217 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Upon the following Special Use application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: SPECIAL USE: DOCKET NO: 20-12-SU-BZA APPLICANT: Allen Rutherford OWNER: The Rector, Wardens and Vestrymen of St. John’s Episcopal Church PREMISES: Lot Two (2) in J. F. Welborn’s Addition to the City of Mount Vernon, Indiana, Black Township. Section 8, Township 7 South, Range 13 West, containing 0.215 acres, more or less. More commonly known as 530 Mulberry Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office). NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Special Use for a 12’ x 12’ utility shed in an RM (Residential Multiple Family) Zoning District, Use Unit 2 Areawide Special Exception Uses Section 153.048 (B) (1) and 153.147 (B) (14) Residential Storage Structure 153.048 (B) (1) and 153.147 (B) (13) Temporary Open Air Activities, Use Unit 4 Community Services 153.048 (B) (3) and 153.149 (B) (4) Church of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County. POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on October 20, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-215 STATE OF INDIANA
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COUNTY OF POSEY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LLOYD E. JUNCKER, DECEASED
) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2009-EU-000063 ) ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Kenneth J. Juncker was on the 2nd day of October, 2020 appointed personal representative of the estate of Lloyd E. Juncker, deceased, who died on July 24, 2020, and was authorized to administer said 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 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 this 6th day of Sept., 2020. Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis Deputy Clerk W. Trent Van Haaften #15587-65 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR ATTORNEYS AT LAW 204 Main Street, P.O. Box 1026 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 (812) 838-1400 Published in the Posey County News on October 13, October 20, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-207 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff’s Sale File Number: 65-20-0032-SS Date &Time of Sale: Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road, Mount Vernon, IN Judgment to be Satisfied: $116,561.38 Cause No. 65D01-1911-MF-000497 Plaintiff: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Defendant: Gary A. Swain Sr. By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Posey Superior Court of Posey County, Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder, at the hour of 1:00 PM of said day as listed above, at 1201 O’Donnell Road, Mount Vernon, IN 47621, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Posey County, Indiana: Part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 13 West, in Posey County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point being 1002.42 feet North of and 467.07 feet West of the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 1; thence from said beginning point North 280.32 feet to an iron pipe; thence East 100 feet to an iron pipe, thence South 321.83 feet to a point on the North line of a 13 acre tract as deeded to Joseph H. Fox and recorded in Deed record 34, page 579 at the recorders Office of Posey County, Indiana; thence North 67 degrees 27 minutes West, along and upon the North line of said 13 acre Tract, 108.26 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly Known as: 5910 HIGHWAY 66, POSEYVILLE, IN 47633-8812 Parcel No. 65-07-01-100-007.000-005 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. This Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of the above-described real estate upon the owners, pursuant to requirements of IC 32-29-7-3. Thomas E. Latham, Jr., Sheriff of Posey County By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant Phone: (812) 838-1321 Township of property location: Center Common street address of property: 5910 Highway 66, Poseyville, IN 47633-8812 Property Tax ID: 65-07-01-100-007.000-005 Attorney: MATTHEW S. LOVE Attorney Number: 18762-29 Law Firm: Feiwell & Hannoy, P.C. Contact Number: (317) 237-2727 F&H Reference #: 101939F01 The sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings. Published in the Posey County News on October 6, October 13, October 20, 2020 - hspaxlp
the sidewalk - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon October 4 8:52 a.m. - Vandalism Teepee’d and egged garage several times - Fletchall Street, Poseyville 10:20 a.m. - Suspicious two subjects, male and female, laying in the road. Female in yellow sweater and camo pants, male in grey sweatshirt, blonde hair - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 3:19 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Received a call from daughter advising her and husband fighting. Female set phone down, could hear altercation, female yelling call cops, line disconnected. Small children in the home. 5:59 p.m. - Controlled Substance Problem - Advised found a syringe with something in it - Gumbel Road, Evansville 7:46 p.m. - Citizen Dispute Advised family members may be planning to steal out of residence from mother-in-law that passed recently - Water Street, Mount Vernon 8:15 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised female subject is in the Posey County Jail and a black Ford truck is in her driveway. Advised male subjects are in residence at this time. Caller advised she has already ran these subjects off once this week for the same thing - Gregory Lane, Mount Vernon October 5 11:34 a.m. - Theft - Political sign and flag on porch taken Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 2:12 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised her dad and male subject were verbally fighting. Father pulled a gun on his son - West Franklin Road, Evansville
6:31 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised has video of subjects in his yard last night. Advised shows them attempting to get into his vehicles and also his mother’s garage - Grant Street, Mount Vernon 9:51 p.m. - Message - Caller requesting a call. Soon to be ex-wife is staying in his garage at his rental property. Advised the female has multiple men also staying there. Request info to get them all removed - Short Sycamore Street, Mount Vernon 10:29 p.m. - Property Damage - Advised ex-husband of caller’s girlfriend came to her residence and hit caller’s car and scratched caller’s car Pearl Street, Mount Vernon October 6 5:23 a.m. - Citizen Assist - Male subject is trying to destroy her. Advised he has a jack hammer outside and is going through her whole house - Water Street, Mount Vernon 1 p.m. - Vandalism - Advised someone ripped her temp tag off her car at the store - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 9:27 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Female acting crazy, going on about freedom of information act, calling caller under cover cop. Caller is requesting a deputy - Saint Francis Street, Poseyville October 7 7:22 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised someone broke into his storage building. Unsure if anything is missing - Tenth Street, Mount Vernon 1:42 p.m. - Theft - Female subject took caller’s car for a joyride around the block. Parked car in the backyard,
2020-218 NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF NORFLO FARM, LLC NOTICE is hereby given, that NorFlo Farm, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company, is being voluntarily dissolved. Articles of Dissolution were filed with the Secretary of State of Indiana on October 14, 2020 with a delayed effective date of December 31, 2020. Anyone having a claim of any nature against NorFlo Farm, LLC, should submit written proof thereof by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the NorFlo Farm, LLC c/o William E. Cartwright, Attorney, Stoll Kennon Ogden PLLC, One Main Street, Suite 201, Evansville, IN 47708-1473. Any such proof of claim must include (1) the complete name and address of claimant; (2) the date when the claim arose; (3) the amount of the claim; and (4) a complete description of the nature of the claim, and if based upon a written instrument, a true copy thereof. Unless barred at an earlier date under the applicable statute of limitations, any claim against NorFlo Farm, LLC, will be barred if a proceeding to enforce the same is not commenced within two (2) years from the date of publication of this notice. Published in the Posey County News on October 20, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-219 The following County Operating Claims have been filed with the Auditor’s Office and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session OCTOBER 20, 2020 BINGHAM GREENEBAUM DOLL LLP $1,178.92 CAROTHERS TANISHA $1,163.75 FARRIS REPORTING $75.00 MCFADIN HIGGINS & FOLZ $1,325.60 NEWTON LASHAY W $190.00 THOMAS JARED $1,463.00 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR $275.50 DOUGLAS S WALTON $285.00 JOHN JACOB WARRUM $1,206.50 WORMAN LEGAL $57.00 GRAND TOTAL $7,220.27 Maegen Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on October 20, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-220 PUBLIC NOTICE Maha Energy (Indiana) Inc., 139B Illinois Route 1, Grayville, Illinois, 62844 has submitted to the Division of Oil and Gas a request to add injection zones(s) for a Class II Enhanced Recovery well being used for the injection of produced brine. This well is located in Section 36, Township 3 South, Range 14 West of the 2 nd PM, Posey County, Indiana. The subject well, Fifer Heirs #1, permit # 52014 will be injecting fluid into the Degonia Sandstone within the depth interval of 2014 feet to 2130 feet, the Waltersburg Sandstone within the depth interval of 2245 feet to 2280 feet, and the Tar Springs Sandstone within the depth interval of 2360 feet to 2452 feet at a maximum injection pressure rate not to exceed 1000 pounds per spare inch. The maximum injection rate for this well will not exceed 2000 barrels per day. Written comments and objections, a request for a copy of this application or a request for an informal hearing concerning this application must be submitted to the Division of Oil and Gas within 15 days from the publication date of this notice and should be mailed to: Division of Oil and Natural Gas Department of Natural Resources Attn: Technical Section 402 W. Washington St., Room 293 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2748 Published in the Posey County News on October 20, 2020 - hspaxlp
then took off with his keys. Also tried to hit caller and a female subject - Third Street, Mount Vernon 2:53 p.m. - Harassment Request an officer reference harassment and stalking - Second Street, Mount Vernon 4:53 p.m. - Fight - Tan Tahoe, male subject wearing white t-shirt, sweat pants. Female is wearing green shirt and sweat pants. Female began to yell and engage with other subject. Caller advised that male went to his truck and then started heading back to the residence - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 6:04 p.m. - Welfare Check - Caller went to male subject’s residence. Caller was invited in and accused of sleeping with subject’s wife. Caller advised male subject had a five-pound sledge hammer. Caller advised he ran away from the residence and returned to his. Advised that he was almost murdered. Wants a welfare check on his residence - Mount Pleasant Road, Poseyville October 8 6:03 a.m. - Trespassing - Someone banging on windows and screaming, trying to bust down a door. Bald male on a scooter - Old Blairsville Road, Wadesville 7:39 a.m. - Vandalism Caller is having problems with male subject. Two male subjects have been fighting all week and then tearing up caller’s fence - Second Street, Mount Vernon 10:27 a.m. - Theft - Caller advised he just had a package stolen off his porch. Has video footage - Second Street, Mount Vernon 12:08 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised a male subject is assaulting his wife. Blue Durango in the driveway. States he flattened her tires. There could be a child in the home. Unsure if there are any weapons - Broadway Ave, Evansville 6:14 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - White male wearing light colored shirt, shorts. Caring a black backpack. Advised male walking around are out of his head, screaming, acting like he is on a cell phone - Mackey Ferry/Dekemper Lane, Mount Vernon 9:35 p.m. - Subject almost choked-out caller’s grandchild. Threw her against the wall. Child is conscious and breathing. Believe subject is under the influence of something at this time - Story Street, Stewartsville Divorces Granted Charlene A. Wiethop and Clint S. Wiethop Troy Eugene Sheets and Amanda A. Sheets Stephen D. Moorman and Nicole A. Moorman Kristi M. Deck and David W. Deck Casey L. Pullen and Angela D. Pullen Kimberly Lynn Johnson and Timothy Scott Johnson Bonnie Jean McCarty and Patrick Wayne McCarty Jamie Deputy and Brian Deputy Ashley Plunkett and Kyle Plunkett Noah P. Gates and Destiny M. Gates Brandi Stewart and Nickolas Stewart Morgan Williams and Brandon Williams Angel Hill and William Hill, Jr. Lindsay Idler and Jacob Idler
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Lori Trafford of Mount Vernon (left) brought her daughter Faithlynn to the Alexandrian Public Library October 15 to do her virtual learning homework. The Alexandrian Public Library free WIFI is open to the public 24/7 and reaches their parking lot and park area. No password needed. Photo submitted
THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE C9 Jon Clark has been selling his colorful fall decorations at a roadside stand on West Fourth Street in Mount Vernon. During one of the last days of this year, Annmarie Schmitzer looks at some of the colorful gourds and pumpkins on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce
Sermon of the Week: Romans 3:19-28 What is your honest impression and opinion of the Bible? Do you consider it to be a rather big book…with no pictures? Do you find yourself intimidated by the many long names in it that are hard to pronounce? Do you perhaps find some sections of the Bible, quite frankly, boring and pretty hard to apply to your everyday lives - like all those chapters on the Old Testament ceremonial laws in Leviticus? Do you read certain sections of Ezekiel or the Revelation, shake your head, and think: “I have no idea what that means?” I would imagine that each of us has at times had those or similar thoughts regarding the Bible. Yet in spite of these challenges, I am confident that we all view God’s word as something precious and holy. Why? We do so, for as the first of our series of sermons on God’s word two weeks ago pointed out, that word reveals a solution for our greatest challenge - death and bestows upon us everlasting life. We do so, for as we considered last week, God’s word reveals solid truths upon which to base our lives. Today, in this final introductory sermon, before beginning our summer study of God’s Ten Commandments, I would encourage you to remember that, in spite of all of the challenges we meet in our Bible studies, GOD’S WORD IS clear and simple, for it is fundamentally A MESSAGE ABOUT SIN AND GRACE. The apostle Paul informs us in our text that through His law God reveals our sin, while through His gospel God bestows His grace. Paul writes, “Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law that every mouth may be stopped and all the world may become guilty before God. Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” In our Scripture readings earlier in our service we heard about two uses of God’s law. In Psalm 119 we heard that God’s law serves as a guide for us - His people, instructing us about that which is right in His eyes. In 1st Timothy 1 we heard about God’s law serving as a curb to restrain the impulses of our sinful flesh and those of the
ungodly in our world. In our text Paul speaks of the primary purpose of God’s law, when he says that it is intended to reveal to us our sin. All people in this world are “under the law.” Paul points out later in our text: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Is there anyone here today who would walk boldly into God’s presence and claim never to have sinned in thought, in word, or in deed? Oh, there are people who in their ignorance claim perfection. They approach God, however, not on the basis of His law, but rather upon the basis of their own formulations. “God, I have done more good than evil in my life.” “God, I have tried my best to live a good life - surely my efforts will gain Your favor.” Or, perhaps even - “God, I have suffered so much in this life, I deserve Your favor in the next life.” But what does Paul say? The law of God stops the boasting of every mouth - every mouth, for as the apostle James puts it ever so plainly: “Whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all” (2:10). God’s law, with its demands for complete and utter perfection strike down all such pretense and leave us standing guilty before our God - guilty and deserving of death. GOD’S WORD IS A MESSAGE ABOUT SIN and through His law God reveals our sin. What, my dear friends, can we do? Quite frankly, there is nothing that we can do. Our situation by nature is desperate. Our only hope is in what God has already done for us to rectify the situation. Let
us rejoice, then, in the fact that GOD’S WORD IS not just A MESSAGE ABOUT SIN, but it is also a message about GRACE, for through His gospel God bestows His grace upon us. My dear friends, do not let your souls despair as the relentless mirror of God’s law reveals your sins, but rather listen to the apostle, who says: “Now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe.” Both the law and the gospel speak of “the righteousness of God.” The law demands, as we have seen, a perfect righteousness from us - “be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). It is a righteousness we could never achieve, the demands for which would drive us to despair, were it not for the fact that the gospel speaks of “the righteousness of God” as a gift. Yes, the gospel bestows a gift given completely apart from the law. It bestows a gift connected to the promised Savior and identified in the Old Testament Scriptures,
for as Habakkuk states, “The just shall live by his faith” (2:4b). Yes, it is a gift received through faith and given without fail to all who believe in Jesus as their Savior. But can this be true? Does God’s grace really extend to you and to me - to all of us? Yes, it does, for the fourth key phrase is not a phrase at all, but a single word that brings Satan to his knees - the little word “all.” Yes, “all” have sinned and fall short of God’s glory, but “all” have likewise been justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ. Not a single sin remains unpaid, remember Jesus said: “It is finished.” (John 19:30) The writer to the Hebrews says: “This Man…offered one sacrifice for sins forever.” (10:12) So today, not a single sinner remains unredeemed. As Paul told the Corinthians: “God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself.” (2 Corinthians 5:19) And like John said in his first epistle: “(Jesus) Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world” (2:1). Never doubt that you have been included in God’s plan for salvation, because you
are part of the “all” for whom Jesus died and rose again, even as you are part of the world that God loved by sending His Son to be our Savior. Yes, my dear friends, the Bible is a big book, and my edition has no pictures at all. The names Mephibosheth and Maher-ShalalHash-Baz are hard to pronounce. I, too, have a hard time finding the proper application to my daily life when it comes to the differences between Old Testament burnt offerings and trespass offerings, and I, too,
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must confess that I scratch my head at times as I read the Revelation. But the Bible remains precious to me and I trust to all of you, for it contains GOD’S precious WORD, which IS fundamentally A MESSAGE ABOUT SIN AND GRACE - a most important message indeed, a message filled with blessing, especially the blessing that, thanks to Jesus Christ, all your sins have been forgiven. Amen. - Rev. Sean Esterline Messiah Lutheran Church, Evansville Ind.
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