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St. Phillips card party set The Saint Philip Ladies Club will hold a Card Party on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at the Saint Philip Center at 6:30 p.m. The doors open at 6 p.m. The party features a red, white and green floral quilt, special raffle, Chinese auction, half pot raffle, theme basket raffle, tasting table and kitchen fare with chicken salad and ham salad sandwiches, breadsticks, fruit and veggies. For tickets or info, call Jennifer at 499-8682, Sherry at 985-9174, or Jackie at 673-2188.

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Popcorn sale ends Oct. 27 The Buffalo Trace Council’s 32nd Annual Popcorn Sale will run until Saturday, October 27.

NHBA to host party New Harmony Business Associates and ghoulish friends invite you to the annual Halloween trick-or– treat and kids costume party on Tues., Oct. 30. From 3 until 5 p.m. there will be a kids trick-or–treat at New Harmony businesses. From 6 until 8 p.m. a kids costume party will be held at Ribeyre Gym located at the corner of Main and Tavern streets.

NHHC offers ‘Kids Safe Treats New Harmony Healthcare will be holding a “Kids safe treats” event on October 31 from 3 – 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public of all ages. It is located at 251 Highway 66, New Harmony, Ind. For any questions call 812-682-4104.

Harmonie Friends to meet The date for the next Friends of Harmonie State Park meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 6 p.m. at the Alexandrian Public Library in Mount Vernon. Harmonie State Park needs and invites visitors and community members to support this new non-profit organization.

Early voting is underway Early voting has begun at the Posey County Courthouse from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Early voting will be three additional satellite locations the two Saturdays before the General Election. Those are Workingman’s Institute in New Harmony, Carnegie Library in Poseyville, St. Peters U.C.C at 10430 Highway 66, Wadesville, and the Posey County courthouse will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on those days. With proper identification, any registered Posey County voter may vote at any of these locations.

Flu shots available Flu shots will be available on Oct. 24, 2012 at the Poseyville Community Center from 8-10 a.m. and the New Harmony Ribeyre Gym Annex from 11 a.m.1 p.m. For any questions call Posey County Council on Aging at 1-800-915-1919 or 838-4656. Do not forget to bring your Medicare card.

Chamber hosts seminar On November 13, the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana is hosting a “Grow Your Business” Seminar at the Western Hills Country Club at 7:30 a.m. Join area business leaders and learn about resources that can help your company grow. For more information, please call 838-3639.

Black’s Chapel plans meal Black’s Chapel United Methodist Church will host their Chicken Supper on Saturday, November 3, in their new location at 1800 West Fourth Street, Mount Vernon. Serving will be from 4 until 7 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. The menu includes chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, dumplings, slaw, green beans, corn, drinks, and a huge variety of desserts.

Operation Fair Warning nets 32 drug arrests By Dave Pearce If there were ever any doubts about how Posey County law enforcement feels about drugs and drug dealing in their county, everyone has now been given fair warning…Operation Fair Warning, that is. At last count, about 33 of the 35 warrants in this raid had been executed and arrests made. Early on Friday morning, around 100 members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Indiana State Police, the Evansville Police Department, the Mount Vernon Police Department, the Posey County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Conservation Officers, the New Harmony Police Department, the Warrick County Sheriff’s Department, and officers from Indiana Excise, and the Posey County Drug Task Force gathered at operation headquarters in Posey County. They were joined by members of the Indiana State Police Department SWAT team as

well as members of the Department of Children and Family Services, The Posey County EMS and the Black Township Fire Department to begin Operation Fair Warning. Posey Prosecutor Travis Clowers had nothing but praise for Posey County Drug Task Force Supervisor Kenny Rose. Clowers stated that the organization of such a sweep involves weeks and months of planning and despite being the supervisor of the Posey County Drug Task Force, Rose found time to plan and oversee the events of Friday morning. But Clowers said it was also critical that all the organizations involved were willing to come to Posey County and work together on such a cause. “What has happened here in Posey County today, I believe will change our streets for the next decade,” a grateful yet humble prosecutor Travis Clowers said. “I think this will have an even bigger im-

pact with some bigger names that have been dealing for a long period of time. The desire and the resources have always been there. This is simply the result of taking a new approach…a whole new mindset. The biggest change has been the mindset.” Beginning in September, 2011, the Posey County Drug Task Force, a multi-agency task force made up of officers from the Posey County Prosecutor’s office, the Posey County Sheriff’s Department, and the Mount Vernon Police Department, initiated covert undercover investigations and drug buys. The operation became known as Operation Fair Warning. The operation was coordinated by Posey County Drug Task Force Supervisor Kenneth Rose. According to Posey County Sheriff Greg Oeth and Posey County Prosecutor Travis Clowers, the pair met back on Feb. 11, 2011,

only a few days after taking office. They instantly realized they were on the same page when it came to efforts to rid Posey County of drugs and drug dealing. “Right after I came into office, we sat down with Kenny Rose, Detective Jeremy Fortune, Glenn Boyster, and members of the Mount Vernon City Police and said, ‘OK, where are our problem areas and who are our problem people’,” Clowers said following the raid. “We have not set back and passively watched; we have actively gone out and pursued the people who are selling drugs in our community.” The two, with help from several of Oeth’s contacts from his previous employer, the Indiana State Police, spent a few weeks honing the skills they already had acquired during numerous hours of undercover drug operations.

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Mount Vernon runs into snag with dog ordinance By Pam Robinson The Mount Vernon City Council seems to have let the dogs out with its proposed “Ordinance Updating, Restating, and Recodifying Title IX – General Regulations, Chapter 91.” Resident complaints to council members—not to mention an existing zoning ordinance regarding the number of pets allowed in city households—caused council to back down from passing the ordinance on third reading at its recent Thursday night meeting. As City Attorney Beth McFadin Higgins advised council, an existing zoning ordinance supersedes any city ordinance, and that ordinance restricts the number of domestic animals to three per household. She added that council might pass its ordinance with amendments or choose to do nothing. Indeed, council member Andy Hoehn moved to table the ordinance indefinitely (seconded by council member Becky Higgins) and form a committee to review the ordinance and figure out why council was duplicating ordinances. Following considerable discussion, a unanimous vote indeed thus killed the ordinance. Hoehn noted that his Google search indicated a typical litter of puppies numbered between five and eight—which would put a household outside the ordinance. Again, he emphasized forming a committee to discuss current restrictions. He suggested the committee might include council member Becky Higgins, concerned community

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residents, Sarah Appel representing the Posey Humane Society, and a local veterinarian. Later, council member Higgins stated the humane society is indeed worried their facility will be overrun with animals as residents work to comply with the existing zoning ordinance. One resident, Ken Rudibaugh, a self-described dog lover, came to the podium and took issue with government telling him how many animals he could keep on his property. He suggested if there is a problem, long-time pet owners should be issued a grandfather clause in writing. During the discussion, Rudibaugh agreed he would serve on the newly forming committee to address such issues. City Attorney Higgins advised that council may refer their concerns to the Area Plan Commission, or APC, and the APC would then have hearings again to amend the current zoning ordinance. After APC action, the amendment would return to council in the form of another ordinance. Once the committee decides the number of animals allowed in a household, for example, Attorney Higgins said then the committee would need to go to the APC by recommendation from city council. APC’s Mindy Bourne was present in the audience, and she stated her office had received numerous phone calls before the adoption of the zoning ordinance, but nothing since then. She added that a lot of time was spent on the ordi-

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nance, not in regard to the number of animals per household, but regarding the kind of animals allowed within city limits. A bit later, she said the APC could amend the Mount Vernon portion of that particular section regarding the number of animals per household. City council will require a report from the committee before action on the ordinance will continue. In other business: •Council passed on first reading an ordinance to amend the Mount Vernon Code of Ordinances, Title 15 – Land Usage, Chapter 153 – Zoning Code.” Council member Bill Curtis explained this ordinance plainly: it requires anyone requesting Use Unit 20 to go before the zoning board and ask for special use. Use Unit 20 would no longer be a use by right. •Two items were discussed as old business. First, council member Hoehn received an update on the status of the sewer line on the bridge east of town. Council member Curtis advised that the city will move forward only after confirmation from county council that the county is moving forward with construction on the bridge. Next, Hoehn asked about the Greg Russell, Venice Avenue area that floods near West Elementary School. He suggested a 30” line be run to Mill Creek to resolve the problem once and for all. After several comments, Mayor John Tucker ad-

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When customers enter “The Modern Ewe” at 210-D Main Street in Mount Vernon (across from the old mini mall), store manager Lea Vollmer introduces them to the restyled art of knitting and crocheting. She advises and inspires them to create contemporary fashions with time-honored tools and tricks of the trade. Her pattern books feature, for example, trendy styles for children and adults alike. Best of all, the store stocks a wide selection of yarns meant to warm the skin and to be soft to the touch. “Most yarns now are not itchy,” she comments. “Wool yarns and yarn blends today are nothing like wool yarns of the past that tended to be itchy. They are also machine washable or at least hand washable.” Lea carries Eucalan, a no rinse delicate wash specifically for wool. She carries the same brand of stain wipes to remove spots without washing the entire garment and lint sheets to take care of the fuzzies. Since she learned to knit and crochet as a child, Lea Vollmer can assist her customers to make appropriate purchases, depending upon the project they have in mind and their skill level. Self-taught, Lea believes anyone with an interest can learn to knit and crochet. “I found a Coats & Clark booklet that my mom had. Three pages of it taught knitting and three pages taught crocheting—just the basics. Since I taught myself, I never thought it was hard. Knitting is just a variation of two stitches – knit or purl. Anyone can do it with practice.” From then until now, Lea has attended a few advanced specialty classes for knitting and crocheting at regional conferences. She recommends also social media outlets such as Facebook pages and ravelry.com for knitters and crocheters. Mostly, though, Lea has learned by doing. She has chosen a pattern, purchased the yarn and needles it calls for, then stitched and unraveled, stitched and unraveled until the work came out right. Of course, by now, Lea stitches anything she wants with very little, if any, unraveling. Well-versed in the huge variety of yarns she offers, Lea keeps soft staples, 100 percent Peruvian wool and Berroco alpaca wool. At the same time Lea keeps in mind the needs of customers allergic to wool. She recommends, first of all, “The Modern Ewe” brand yarn, unavailable anywhere else in the country. The Ewetopian contains a fiber called Cozylon, for example, which inhibits odors, so it’s a great yarn to use for dishcloths. Other Modern Ewe brand yarns include Ewenique and Ewebiquitous. These yarns are all made from soy, bamboo or cotton. All are meant, of course, to playfully entice customers to have fun with ‘unew-

esual yarns.’ For the less adventurous, synthetic yarns—acrylic, nylon and polyester—offer another alternative to those allergic to wool. More popular now, however, are natural fiber yarns—cotton, silk and linen. Growing in popularity are plant fiber yarns such as Corntastic (a 100% corn yarn that feels like cotton) and wool blends such as Half ‘n’ Half (50 percent milk protein and 50 percent wool). Other interesting wool blends include the breathable yarn made from bamboo and wool as well as the blend of wool, cotton, soy fill (made from soybeans) and chitin (made from shrimp and crab shells). Rounding out Lea’s merchandise is every kind of needle known for knitting and crocheting and decorative and colorful Namaste and Della Q bags for storing project supplies. Craft magazines and books are also for sale. In line with the philosophy of shop owner Mary Juncker, Lea wants everyone, including those already stocked with supplies, to visit “The Modern Ewe”—especially if a project is troublesome. She is happy to help free them from a place where they’re stuck. Likewise, she invites new or seasoned knitters and crocheters to drop by to work on their projects and socialize in the classroom across the hall, which accommodates 20, or in the shop, which seats four on its comfy sofas. The lights will be on, and Lea will brew a pot of coffee for her guests. She encourages guests at the shop to turn it into their clubhouse. Scheduled and planned classes will bring knitters and crocheters together also. Just this past weekend, Lea offered a basic knitting class for beginners, a class she will offer two or three times a year. Next, beginners can learn to crochet on Sat., Nov. 17, and Sat., Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost is $20 total plus supplies. Knitters and crocheters ready for a challenge can work with designer Maria Lee of Black Dog Fiber Studio in Madisonville, Ky, again on Sat., Nov. 17. She will teach students to make sock money slippers, just in time for Christmas gift giving. Knitters learn in the morning, and crocheters come together in the afternoon. Cost is $15 plus supplies. Coming up soon is a “knit-along,” where class members meet at a specified time to work on the same project. Other classes planned for the New Year include needle felting and mitered square knitting. Perhaps after several months, Lea will also offer spinning classes. Although “The Modern Ewe” maintains a developing website, www.modernewe.com, online shopping is not an option yet. Lea emphasizes, however, she will ship in-stock items to customers anywhere in the United States via UPS or priority mail. “The Modern Ewe” opens at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m. Wednesday and 4 p.m. Saturday. Knitters and crocheters may call Lea at 838-4513, or email her at modernewe@gmail.com. She is delighted to sign up new clubhouse members anytime. Customers will be glad to discover “The Modern Ewe.”

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Raymond Seibert Raymond John Seibert, 89, formerly of Poseyville, Ind., born to Aloysius Conrad and Lorine (Baehl) Seibert on October 6, 1923, in Poseyville, Ind., passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012, at VNA Charlier Hospice in Evansville, Ind. Ind He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Francis Men’s Club and the Knights of St. John’s. He enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing, playing cards, traveling, grandchildren and family gatherings. Surviving are his wife: Martha (Nurrenbern) Seibert; sons: Kenny Seibert of Poseyville, Ind., Mark Seibert of Poseyville, Ind., and Patrick Seibert of New Harmony, Ind.; daughters: Karen Hublar of Floyds Knobs, Ind., and Michele Motz of Wadesville, Ind.; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild; brother: Alvin Seibert of New Braunfels, Texas; sisters: Mary Lou Robinson of Vandalia, Ill., and Jeanette Kissel of Evansville, Ind.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother: Joseph Seibert and grandson Kevin Seibert. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville, Ind., with burial in the church cemetery. Father Ed Schnur officiated. Visitation was from 2 until 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at the Werry Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel with a Rosary/Memorial service was at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 10 N St. Francis, Poseyville, IN 47633 or to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Condolences may be made online at www.werryfuneralhomes.com

OBITUARIES Eugene Hipp Eugene ‘Scotty’ Hipp, 80, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Haubstadt, Ind., passed away on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Heritage Center in Evansville. He was born on Feb. 24, 1931, in Gibson County to the late Wendelin and Theresa Hipp. Scotty was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt. He was the founder of Scotty’s Lawn & Garden and Scotty’s Lawn Equipment Sales and Service. He also retired as a supervisor from Whirlpool Corporation after 20 years. He served on the board of directors at Haubstadt State Bank & Citizens. He was one of the founding directors of Gibson Water. He served in the U.S. Army as an MP. He was an Honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2215, Haubstadt Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion Post 194. He was also a member of St. James Men Club. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rita “Elpers” Hipp and six children: Carol (Jeff) Rodgers, Cindy (Jim) Rexing, Randy (Patricia) Hipp, Kathy (Bruce) Deer, David (Mary Jo) Hipp, and Mark (Jan) Hipp. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth and Jim. He is survived by three sisters Betty Bridges, Lolly Wimsatt, and Shirley Jones. A mass of Christian Burial was conducted on Friday, October 19 at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt. Visitation was on Thursday, October 18 from 2 until 8 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home located on Hwy. 168 West in Fort Branch, Ind., and Friday at St. James Catholic Church 9 a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.stodghillfuneralhome.com. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. James Catholic Church. They would also like to thank Father Ted Temple, Father Kenneth Betz, Heritage Center and Heritage Hospice for the special care given Scotty.

Robert E. Strader Irma Joyce Dartt Irma Joyce “I.J.” Dartt, 87, of New Harmony, Ind., passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at Deaconess Hospice Center. She was born June 27, 1925, to the late Bob and Ruth Dartt in New Harmony, Ind. She lived most of her childhood with her grandparents, grandparents Thomas and an Laura Cato. Later in life, she took care of them in her New Harmony home until their deaths. I.J. was a 1943 graduate of New Harmony High School and began working for Fritz Long in his law firm and insurance agency at the age of 17. In 1953 and 1958, she completed the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company School for insurance executives in Baltimore, Md. When Fritz Long died in 1959, she took over the insurance business, which became I.J. Dartt Insurance Agency. She continued to work full time until her health began to decline in 2002. I.J. was a storyteller with an engaging personality and deep interest in people. She was a historian and authority on the genealogy of many families in New Harmony and the surrounding area. She was a member of the New Harmony Ladies Auxiliary for more than 50 years. I.J. loved animals. Over the years, she took in many strays and generously donated her time and resources to their care. She is survived by her beloved cat, Inky, friend and caretaker, Donald Neaveill, step-mother Ruth Dartt, nephew Scott Price, cousin Alfred Dartt (Flo), and great nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and sister, Marilyn Price. In keeping with her wishes, no visitation or services will be held. Burial will be in Enfield Cemetery in Enfield, Ill. Memorial gifts may be made in memory of I.J. to the Posey County Humane Society, 6500 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 or P.C. Pound Puppies, P.O. Box 295, Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620.

Veatrice J. Carl Jody Carl, 81, of Poseyville, Ind., born to Joe and Norma (Millar) Saxe on February 16, 1931, in Edwards County, Ill., passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. She and her husband County, Ind. Jody also worked Chod farmed in Posey Co for the Posey County Co-Op Grain Elevator until retiring in 1993. She enjoyed music, cooking, flowers, genealogy and spending time with her family and the family pet, Murphy. She was an active member of Old Union Christian Church. She is survived by her son: Dane and his wife Pam (Orth) Carl of Wadesville, Ind.; daughter: Gayla and her husband Bob Becker of Wadesville, Ind.; son: Tom Carl of Poseyville, Ind.; grandsons: Zackery Carl of Poseyville, Ind., and Damon and his wife Elissa (Travers) Carl and their son Noah of Avon, Ind.; granddaughters: Kalina Carl of Poseyville, Ind., Misty (Carl) and her husband Doug Mauck and their daughters Melissa and Maya of Poseyville, Ind., and Amy (Becker) and her husband Jeff Will and their daughter Hannah and son Clay of Wadesville, Ind., brother: Gene Saxe of Denver, Colo.; sisters: Sandra Almon of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Ann Winkleman of Wadesville, Ind.; sisters-in-law: Sue Saxe of Poseyville, Ind., Betty Scott of Washington, Ind., Loretta Dunlap of New Harmony, Ind., Marjilee Anderson of Speedway, Ind., and Janice Yancy of Tyler, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband: Chod Carl; son: Steve Carl and brother: Dave Saxe. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Old Union Christian Church north of Poseyville, Ind., with the Rev. Baret Fawbush officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Griffin, Ind. Visitation was held from 3 until 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at Werry Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel, and again from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Old Union Christian Church, 10017 South State Road 165, Poseyville, Indiana 47633 for its Children’s Clothing Bank Ministry. Condolences may be made online at www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

Bob Strader, 63, of New Harmony died at his home October 17, 2012. Bob loved people and had many friends who loved him very much. Bob you are going to missed very much by your, wife, children, family and friends. You will always be in our hearts and prayers, until we meet again. We will love you forever, hhugs andd ki kisses ffrom your grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bob was one of the biggest joke tellers and a prankster. He was a member and Deacon of Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in New Harmony, an Army veteran during Vietnam; he was a drywall finisher and a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 156 of Evansville. He is survived by his wife, Flossie, sons, Brian and Benjamin Strader, Rick, Richard, Terry, Michael Hulen, daughter, Michele Hulen, sisters Gayle Weyerbacher and Jodi Wrobel and brothers James and Michael Strader. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 20 at Werry Funeral Home with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held at the funeral home Saturday 11 a.m. until service. Condolences may be made online at www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

Margaret J. Uhde Margaret J. Uhde, 86, of Poseyville, Indiana, born to John and Lucretia (Walters) Madden on March 29, 1926 in Owensville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Bethel Manor in Evansville, Indiana. She worked as a secretary at Potter and Brumfield of Princeton, Indiana. She was a member St. P Paul’s United b off S l’ U i d Methodist Church of Poseyville, Indiana. She is survived by her daughters: Jane (Craig) Hines of Evansville, Indiana and Gerri (Mitch) Wagner of Poseyville, Indiana; grandchildren: Mark (Stephanie) Georges, Alicia (Donnie) Boston, Kirsten, Jeremy and Meg Wagner; great-grandchildren: Alexa Wagner, Liam Georges, Christian Hall and Ella Boston; sisters: Evelyn Bush of Owensville, Indiana and Mary Smith of Omaha, Nebraska. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Gilbert Uhde and brothers: John, Donald, and Russell Madden. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Werry Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel with burial in the Poseyville Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Casey, Monica, and Rev. John Hilbert of Vista Hospice Care and everyone at Bethel Manor. Condolences may be made online at www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

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Lane Goodwin Funeral services for Lane Goodwin, 13, of Calhoun, Ky., were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, October 22, at the Calhoun Baptist Church, 315 Main Street, Calhoun, Ky. Dr. Richard Sams officiated. Friends visited with Lane’s Family from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, October 21, and from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday, October 22, at Calhoun Baptist Church. A special prayer service for Lane and his family was held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Thumbs Up for Lane Goodwin Childhood Cancer Foundation; C/O Independence Bank; P.O. Box 39; Livermore, Kentucky 42352 or through a paypal account using the email donate@ thumbsupforlane.org. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at Calhoun Baptist Church and at Musters in Calhoun.

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RETROSPECT Pages of the Past

Compilation by Pam Robinson

OCTOBER 22, 2002 Posey County News Eighth District Republican Congressman John Hostettler debates Democrat Bryan Hartke on Evansville radio station. United Way campaign halfway to $350,000 goal. Democrat Jo Dawn Tomlinson runs for Posey CountyClerk. St. Wendel students Audrie Koester and Kyle Hertel reign over Westside Nut Club.

OCTOBER 21, 1987 Posey County News Posey County welcomes group of Russian farmers for a visit - communicate in spite of language barriers. “Two Minutes with the Bible” encourages oneness with Christ. Cynthiana State Bank’s option CD is currently at 8.35 percent. Marion and Francis Schutz offer ballroom dancing lessons in New Harmony.

OCTOBER 19, 1962 Posey County News Community Christmas music festival plans being developed by area churches. Preaching rally set at Old Union Church. Hirsch’s sells Morton pot pies 5 for 89 cents. Don’t forget. . .on your birthday, enjoy your dinner compliments of Fred’s. Buy a tractor at Espenlaub’s and get a 3-day air trip for sightseeing in Chicago.

Posey property tax bills due November 13 Just a reminder, the Posey County tax bills are due November 13, 2012. We mailed these tax bills with the spring statements so you will not be receiving a fall bill. The “A” copy was due May 10 and the “B” copy is for your fall (November 13) payment. For the convenience of the taxpayers, the Posey County Commissioners and the Treasurer have purchased a lock box for payment of tax

bills. The box is located in front of the Memorial Coliseum, 126 E Third Street, Mount Vernon. If it is inconvenient for you to pay during regular office hours or if you prefer not to stand in long lines, you can drop your payment in the lock box or U. S. Post Office. To assure your payment is posted to the proper tax parcel, please include your tax bill with payment. No cash payments.

Please bring cash payments to the office. The Treasurer’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office will also be open on Saturday, November 10 from 8 a.m. to noon before the November 13 deadline. The office will be closed November 6 for the election. If you have any questions, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 812-838-1316.

Donate blood and give thanks to those who have served During November, a time to give thanks and celebrate Veterans Day, the American Red Cross invites eligible donors to give blood and honor those who have served the country in the U.S. armed forces. The Red Cross serves more than 3,000 hospitals nationwide, including many eppa t e t of o Ve ete a s AfDepartment Veterans

fairs medical centers. Currently, all blood types are needed, especially O negative, B negative and A negative. Type O negative, the universal blood type, can potentially be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations. Another way to honor ta y ppersonnel e so e iss byy maka military

Featured Animals of The Posey County Humane Society

Chongo is a 1-2 year old black male boston terrier/ chihuahua mix. He would do best in a family with older kids.

Rocky is a 2 year old brindle/white male boston terrier/ chihuahua mix.

Featured Recipe Chosen by Pam Robinson

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INGREDIENTS 3 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until frothy. Beat in the sugar; increase the mixer speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes. 2. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 8 to 10 swirls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until dry, 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and let cool completely. 3. Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on 50 percent power until melted, about 1 minute, stirring halfway. Transfer the melted chocolate to a zip-top bag and snip a corner. Pipe the chocolate on the meringues to look like eyes..

ing a contribution to support Service to the Armed Forces, a Red Cross program that offers resources for deployed service members and their families, provides emergency communications, and supports hospital outreach and veterans programs. Learn more at redcross.org. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Vanderburgh County 11/1/2012, 10a.m.- 3 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 11/2/2012, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 11/3/2012, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 11/6/2012, 1 p.m.- 6 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 11/7/2012, 10a.m.- 3p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 11/8/2012, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 11/9/2012, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 11/13/2012, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 11/14/2012, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 11/15/2012, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville

Birthdays October 23 - Jake Armstrong Laura Hudgins, Maureen Patterson, Kelsey R. Overton October 24 - Ricky Hutchinson, John Nicholes Barnes, G.P. Rhodes, Heather Fisher Jones, Susan Branigin, Martha Raske, Brad Underwood, Jean Burkemper, Meredith Ashley Walker October 25 - Jodene Crocker, Mark Eugene Embrey, Mike Ahrens, William M. Cox, James Hartsock, Carol Scarafia, Tori Kron, Virginia Kidd October 26 - Scott Woodrow, Diana Davis, Mackenzie J. Simkins, October 27 - Charles Crawford, William Mcclure, Heather Hayes, Ashlynn Racine, Melissa D. Lagoo, Jason Will, Sherrie Seibert October 28 -Jill Spradley Cici, Joan B. Cox, Matt Martin, Richard Burks, Carter Kidd, Carlie VanVoorst, Jim Vanzant, Grace Schroeder, Alice Hertli and Sydnie Koontz October 29 - Carolyn Green, Emily Deckard, Gail Morton, Margie Moutray, Susan Keitel Haney

Enjoying the Harvest Dinner at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon this past Saturday evening are (l) Vera and Charlie Lawrence and (r) Elaine and Tom Moore. Photo by Dave Pearce

Indiana’s top ten pies, fall foliage locations selected by Hoosiers The results have been tallied. Hoosiers have selected the top 10 pies and fall foliage locations in Indiana. More than 100 pies and fall foliage locations were nominated by members of Indiana's tourism industry as part of the launch of VisitIndianaFall.com. "As the leaves change color and the summer temps disappear, there’s a special nostalgia about fall in Indiana," said Mark Newman, director of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. "We’re thrilled to showcase the beauty and traditions our state has to offer this time of year. We know if you visit Indiana you’ll leave with a fond memory and a satisfied sweet tooth." The Top 10 list is part of the Indiana Office of Tour-

ism Development’s fall travel season promotion. The list is now available at VisitIndianaFall.com in the fall favorites section. Top 10 Indiana Pies 1. Apple Pie, The Apple Works (Trafalgar) 2. Apple Pie a la mode, Apple Hill Orchard (Bruceville) 3. Sugar Cream Pie, Wick’s Pie (Winchester) 4. Sugar Cream Pie, Clifty Inn Restaurant (Madison) 5. Peanut Butter Pie, Olde Richmond Inn (Richmond) 6. Pecan Pie, Fort Harrison State Park Inn (Indianapolis) 7. Berry Pie, Das Dutchman Essenhaus (Middlebury) 8. Variety of Cobblers, Stone Hearth Café (Centerville) 9. Shoo-Fly or Pumpkin

Pies, Amish Acres (Nappanee) 10. Mini Peanut Butter Pie, Abe Martin Lodge (Nashville) Top 10 Places to See Indiana Fall Foliage 1. Brown County State Park (Brown County) 2. Indiana Dunes State Park (Chesterton) 3. Clifty Falls State Park (Madison) 4. Turkey Run State Park (Marshall) 5. Indiana University (Bloomington) 6. eXplore Brown County (Nashville) 7. Spring Mill State Park (Mitchell) 8. West Beach (Portage) 9. McCloud Nature Park (North Salem) 10. University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame)

Posey Humane Society News Now that the last of summer’s sunshine is rapidly disappearing, it is time to make sure your outside pets are ready for winter. Please check their dog house to make sure it is a warm and dry house that does not face into the wind. The house should be large enough for the dog to lie in it comfortably but not so large that it cannot contain the dog’s body heat to help keep your furry friend warm. Bedding should be

straw or cedar chips. Using blankets and rugs means the bedding will freeze once it gets wet. Straw allows for air circulation and will dry so the dog stays warmer. Food and water are equally important. The colder the weather the more food your dog will consume. They require more food in winter because they are expending more energy to keep warm. Clean water that is not frozen is also very important.

When feeding your outside animals please be sure food is in a dry bowl and not on the ground. These same guidelines apply to cats as well as dogs. If you have any questions about proper shelter or other animal issues, please contact your veterinary, the Posey Humane Society (812838-3211) or your local Animal Control Agency. Let’s make this a safe and warm winter for all outside animals.

PC Pound Puppies News The Fall PC Pound Puppies Crafts Show & CruiseIn will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the 4H Fairgrounds on Hwy 69 just south of New Harmony, Indiana. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds of the Crafts Show benefit PC Pound Puppies (PCPP), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of dogs at the Posey County / Mount Vernon, Ind. Animal Control Shelter. PCPP presents the show twice annually. The event started in 2010. The event will feature 45+ booths of high-quality crafts and gift items, a Cruise-In, family pictures taken with a holiday background, songs performed by Kinderschule pre-schoolers, face painting, costumed characters, clowns, and other activities throughout the day. The Chance Auction is a highlight of the event and will include a huge assortment of items. Tickets are purchased and then placed in the bucket corresponding to the desired item. The drawing for winners begins at 2 p.m. and winners do not have to be present to win. Auction items include sports and theme park tickets, restaurant gift cards, jewelry, bike helmets, spa packages, pet-related packages, kitchen utensils, pottery, glassware, and numerous other items. The Cruise-In begins at 9am with awards presented at 2:15 p.m. Registration for entry is $10 and the public can vote for their favorite car. Prizes will be awarded for Best Car and Best Truck with winners receiving trophies. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Food and beverage items include our popular homemade soups, coffee, soft drinks, donuts, bagels, brats,

burgers and desserts. The event is free and open to the public, but attendees are encouraged to bring along a donation that PCPP can use for homeless dogs. For more information about the Craft Show, or to inquire about booth rental, contact Cathy Powers at 812-

963-3890 or garnetmist@aol. com. To donate an item for the Chance Auction, contact Amber Hoover at 812-760-3491 or amberhoover@gmail.com. To register for the Car Cruise-In, contact Ron Manning at 615-509-6410 or ronmanning68@yahoo.com.

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COMMUNITY WMI News Library Lil continues this Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m., when I continue Chapter Book night by reading another chapter from “Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers,” by Ralph Moody. The Working Men’s Institute is an Early Voting location in Posey County. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, but if you are registered in Posey County, you can come in and vote at the Working Men’s Institute. It doesn’t matter where you would normally vote; even if you live in Poseyville,

By Steve Cochran Wadesville, or Mount Vernon, if you’re in the neighborhood you can vote here. Here are the dates and times for early voting: Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, November 3, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. You must already be registered to vote, and you must present a current photo ID with your name and current address on it - the same as you would if you were voting on Election Day at your home precinct. Do you coupon? Would

you like to find out how to save money on your grocery and home shopping bills? Join Ashil Oglesby on Sunday, October 28, 2012, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. for a program we’re calling Crazy Coupons 101, and learn how you can start saving money now on the things you would be buying anyway. The Working Men’s Institute is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday from noon until 4 p.m.

Meet Mike Mullin, author of the book Ashfall Marching Wildcats’ conductor Andrew Higgins, son of Beth McFadin Higgins and Brian Higgins, salutes as their performance is finished after the Saturday night preview of Semi-State competition. Photo by Zach Straw. See over 100 photos of this set on Facebook.

Tri Kappa News

By Donna Creek

Beta Chapter and the Associate Chapter of Kappa Kappa met October 10 at the Red Wagon for the annual fall party. President Carol Scarafia opened the business meeting with committee reports. Cathy Hyatt, corresponding secretary, read a thank you note from the 4-H Council for the chapter’s donations. Gayle Williams reviewed the schedule for the next three Hoosier Gallery openings, which the chapter served as hosts. Nancy Weinzapfel, Murphy Park chair, reported the railroad ties have been delivered but are not yet in place. Weinzapfel asked for volunteers for the Business Asso-

ciates sponsored Halloween Party October 30. Weinzapfel distributed the Children’s Riley Hospital wish list of items to be sent for Christmas. Shawn Worman sent a birthday card to a local military person last month. Carlene VanLaningham reported the results of the Kunstfest apple butter project. Debra Johnson announced the birthday calendar is ready for the printer. The fall table decorations were given to members as door prizes. President Scarafia urged members to bring items for the college care packages at the next meeting November 12.

Poseyville Carnegie Library News

APL News Basic Drawing October 25 at 10 a.m. - Our adult class in basic drawing continues. The objective of this course and those to follow are designed to teach you to see and draw what you see as a recognizable image on paper. All supplies are free so you must register in advance. Laughs and Crafts Club October 25 at 3:45 p.m. - Experience new and interesting things through books, art, music, science, games, and book-based movies at the Laughs and Crafts Club. There is always a craft, a story and a snack and always a good time. This program is for kids who are in kindergarten and up. Registration is required. Family Storytime Halloween Party After the library closes Friday, October 26 the library will be hosting their annual Family Storytime Halloween party event at 6: p.m. You and the kids are invited to dress up in costume and join us for Halloween fun. We have lots of fun things going on including the Evansville Fire Family which will be performing their fabulous fire out of doors show rain or shine. Also, Baggy Geenz, the clown, will be on hand for the children and a photographer will be on hand to take 2012 Halloween keepsake pictures. Refreshments, treats, a sto-

of attendance, you can learn new things and have a blast at the same time. The Library has many different things going on this month, and here are just some of the fantastic events taking place:

You may already know that the history of New Harmony is tied to Robert Owen, a nineteenth-century English industrialist and social reformer who attempted to establish ideal “utopian”

27, our own Dana Campisi is hosting our monthly cookbook club. Meatloaf will be the delectable dish, so bring your own recipes and share them around. As you can see, the library has a loaded schedule this month and it’s all for you guys. So if you’re bored on a Wednesday and you don’t know what to do, visit Caleb’s writing group on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. to connect with other writers. If you love to cook and feel like sharing your culinary secrets with the world so other people may enjoy your titillating food, come to Dishin’ with Dana on Oct. 27 to have some good times, and good food. Last but not least, come to our Halloween parties. Visit us on Oct. 29 and 30 and be part of a family of Halloween lovers such as yourself. Don’t forget our regular children’s activities which happen every Monday at 11:30 a.m. for PreK children and every Tuesday at 4 p.m. for elementary age students. We look forward to seeing you at Poseyville Carnegie Public Library: your library for information, programs, technology, and entertainment.

and has been writing more or less non-stop ever since. Ashfall is his first published novel. Mike holds a black belt in Songahm Taekwondo and lives in Indianapolis with his wife and her three cats. This program is suitable for all age groups and no registration or ticket will be necessary to attend.

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communities at New Lanark, Scotland, and New Harmony, Indiana, in the early years of the nineteenth century. But did you know a similar attempt was made near Bloomington, Indiana in 1826? University of Southern Indiana’s Center for Communal Studies is hosting a PowerPoint presentation by Professor Dawn E. Bakken, Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 2 - 3 p.m. Professor Bakken will share her knowledge of this lesser known “experiment” in intentional community planning. The presentation will take place in Kleymeyer Hall on USI’s

campus (Liberal Arts Building 0101). Professor Bakken has earned her Ph.D. in Religious and American Studies from Indiana University – Bloomington. She has published articles focusing on Indiana history and is currently associate editor of the Indiana Magazine of History. Questions can be directed to Casey Harison, director of the Center for Communal Studies, at charison@usi. edu. Historic New Harmony is a unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

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By Stanley Campbell ry and games will complete this evening of family fun. To take part in this fun event you must register in advance online at www.apl.lib. in.us or by calling the library at 838-3286. Babies/Toddlers Storytimes October 29 and 30 at 9:30 a.m. or October 29 at 10:30 a.m. - This program is for children Birth - 36 months and their caregivers. Programs will include rhymes, fingerplays, music and stories. Registration is required. Preschool Storytimes October 29 and 30 at 10:30 a.m. - Stories, music, activities, and crafts for children ages 3 through 5. Parents are welcome to either participate

The title of Mr. Mullin’s program is titled: How is Taekwondo Like Writing? He will teach participants how to break things with a hammer-fist, how to become a better writer, and about the Yellowstone supervolcano that plays an integral part in his book Ashfall. Mr. Mullins wrote his first novel in elementary school

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Writing Group: Beginning on the October 10, our employee and local author Caleb Dessauer started a writing group for young adults anywhere from 14-18 years of age. In this group, writers can get together and brainstorm if they’re having trouble getting something on a page. Also, Caleb gives a small spiel about a topic concerning writing that seems to give him trouble from time to time. The topic of this spiel will be the main focus of the day. The dates for this group are the Oct. 10 and 24 of this month and start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. (writers are normally night owls anyways right?), and then it will continue on every other Wednesday. Come on down and create worlds with Caleb. Halloween Parties: This year, the Poseyville Library has split its Halloween parA Week Of History In A Book: If you missed the Picties into two days, the first beturing Posey exhibit during its brief time on display, the ing on Oct. 29 at 11:30 a.m. library has published a beautiful hardback book that for PreK children and the contains 66 full color selections from the exhibit. These second being on Oct. 30 at 4 photographs were taken by amateur and professional p.m. for elementary age chilphotographers in Posey County who took part in docu- dren. Children of all ages are menting what they believe best represents Posey County invited to visit the library in life as it was between May 6 and May 12. Pre-orders for costume on the Oct. 31, and the Picturing Posey photo book, which will sell for $39.95, we’ll give you a treat. (Who are now being taken at the library. The final day to place doesn’t like free candy?) your advanced order is November 1. Love to Cook?: On Oct.

The Poseyville Carnegie Public Library: a pool of knowledge and entertainment that runs deeper than any underground lake. But how can this wealth of all things good be tapped? By the simple act

The Alexandrian Public Library in Mount Vernon, Indiana is proud to announce they will be hosting an appearance by Mike Mullin on Monday, November 12 at 3:30 p.m. in meeting room A. Mr. Mullin is the author of the popular book Ashfall and the soon to be released sequel Ashen Winter.

with their child, or can use the time to browse the library for their own interests. Registration is required. Teen Halloween October 29 at 3:30 p.m. - We will be having a scary movie, costume contest, pumpkin carving and candy. This program is for those in grades 6 – 12 only. Registration is required. T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board) November 5 at 3:30 p.m. - Join us for our bi-weekly T.A.B. Meetings. We will discuss programming, social networking and test our ideas. So stop by for a snack and some good times. This program is for those in grades 6 – 12 only.

Ornament-Palooza November 5 at 6 p.m. and November 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10 a.m. - Come in to make a lovely Christmas ornament! Do a different ornament each session. All supplies are provided. Registration is required and you must be 18 or older to attend. Coming Soon: Book Sale The Friends of the Alexandrian Public Library fall book sale will be held Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Preceding the public sale, a Friendsonly special preview sale will be held Friday, November 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. Now is the time to renew your membership.

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SOCIAL NHBA to hold Halloween party Oct. 30 New Harmony Business Associates and ghoulish friends invite you to the annual Halloween trick-or– treat and kids costume party on Tuesday October 30. From 3-5 p.m. there will be a kids trick-or–treat at New Harmony Businesses. From 6-8 p.m. a kids costume party will be held at Ribeyre Gym located at the corner of Main and Tavern streets.

New Harmony Legion hosts dance Amelia GraceWilliams Drew and Amy Williams of Evansville, Ind. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Amelia Grace, born September 19, 2012, at 11 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Evansville, Ind. Amelia weighed seven pounds and 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ron Wargel of Saint Wendel and Joan Wargel of Evansville, Ind. Maternal great grandparents are Jeanette Will of Poseyville and Erma Wargel of Evansville, Ind. Paternal grandparents are Jesse and Mary Williams of Newburgh, Ind.

The New Harmony American Legion will be hosting it's annual Halloween Dance on October 26, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The dance will feature live music by "Shaken Not Stirred". This event is free of charge and open to the general public.

Halloween “Treat Nite” to be held The public is invited to First Baptist Church of New Harmony on the corner of First and Tavern streets on Wednesday, October 31, for a free hot dog, chili dog, nachos and cheese, drink and a treat while you are out trick

or treating. Doors are open from 5-7 p.m.; everyone is welcome. Clean restrooms are available also. Stop in with the family and enjoy. We appreciate our community, and want everyone to know they are welcome.

Marvin and Ruth Redman Marvin and Ruth Redman of Wadesville plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, November 18 with a reception at Zion Lippe United Church of Christ, 9000 Copperline Road from 2 unitl 4 p.m. Marvin and former Ruth Krietenstein were married November 17, 1962 at Zion Lippe. They are the parents of Jerry Redman of Wadesville, Diana Redman of Evansville, and Julie Peterson of Chester, Conn. They have three grandchildren. Marvin and Ruth are farmers. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts.

Woodcarvers to hold annual show The Tri-State Woodcarvers Club presents its 27th annual “Wonders in Wood” Show and Sell November 24 and 25, 2012. The event will be held at the National Guard Armory of Lloyd Expressway at Vann Avenue, Evansville, Ind. The times will be Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 35 woodcarvers from six states will exhibit hand carved items for show and sale. Exhibitors include nationally known carvers and local carvers. Wood Carving tools, books and wood will also be available. Admission is $3. It includes a chance to win an hourly door prize of Christmas ornaments hand carved by club members. Live chainsaw carving, carving contest, mini-carving classes, wood burning and woodturning demonstrations along with a silent auction will take place during this exciting weekend. Proceeds from “Carving for Charity” will benefit the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. Concessions will be provided by Boy Scout Troop #240.

The Viking Express to hold fall sale The Viking Express at North Posey High School has begun its fall sale. Orders will be taken Monday, October 15 through Monday, October 29. The Viking Express is a project of the North Posey Business Technology Lab Class. This sale will not only benefit the school financially, but readies the students for careers in business, account-

ing, and entrepreneurship. All items for sale and order forms can be found on our website http://www. northposey.k12.in.us/site/ NPHS/Viking_Express/index.html Contact Shannon Schickel at 812-673-6611 if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your support of North Posey High School Viking Express.

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Indiana officials offer several tips for a safe, fun Halloween The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), Indiana State Police (ISP) and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) offer the following

tips for a safe Halloween: Tips for motorists Due to the number of children out on the street on Halloween evening, motorists should be very careful driving along city streets, especially in neighborhoods, during designated trick-or-treat hours. · Avoid talking on a cell phone or other distracting activities. · Remember that excited children may dart out into traffic at any time without warning. · Drive with your headlights on, even during daylight trick-or-treat hours, so that your vehicle is more visible to children. Safety on the road · Trick-or-treaters should use sidewalks instead of the street whenever possible and always cross at crosswalks. · Remind children to look both ways before crossing the street. · Teach children to never assume they are seen by a vehicle. Small children may be especially difficult to spot in the dark. · Children should also carry flashlights after dark to easily see and be seen. Costumes · When purchasing costumes, masks, beards and wigs, make sure the la-

bel says “flame resistant.” While this doesn’t ensure these items won’t catch fire, it does indicate the items will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. · To minimize the risk of contact with candles or other sources of ignition, avoid costumes made with flimsy materials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowing skirts. · Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If a mask is used, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough to allow full vision. · For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car’s headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle, and sporting goods stores. Safe homes Homeowners and renters expecting trick-or-treaters should remove anything that could be an obstacle from lawns, steps and porches. Check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs.

Wet leaves should be swept from sidewalks and steps to avoid slips. Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater. Trick-or-treating Only trick-or-treat during hours designated by the community. Children should only visit familiar homes that have the porch light on. · Make sure older children trick-or-treat with friends and carry a cell phone for quick communication. Younger children should walk in groups with older children or be accompanied by an adult. Children should never enter a home, but should wait on the porch for the resident to hand out treats. Eating treats Children should be instructed to refrain from eating any treats until after they get home. Parents should inspect their children’s treats before allowing the children to eat them. Only eat candy wrapped in its original wrapper and inspect all fruit thoroughly before allowing children to eat it. For more information about safety this fall, visit GetPrepared.in.gov.

Union Street hosts CD release concert On Saturday November 3, 2012 at North Posey High School Auditorium at 9 p.m. Union Street will hold its debut CD release concert. Experience all of the songs from the selftitled, debut album for Union Street during this concert event. Tickets are now on-sale for the show. They are $20 and can be purchased on-line at www.unionstreetqt.com or at The Vineyard Christian Bookstore (Evansville, Ind.). This album is the product of the group’s own fan-funding project from the organization, Kickstarter. Union Street raised $20,000 to record and produce an album through www.kickstarter.com. Union Street consists of members Ryan Seaton (Evansville, Ind.), Toby Hitchcock (Evansville, Ind.), Andrew Goldman (Evansville, Ind.), Aaron McCune (Fairfield, Ill.) and Road Manager Chris Seaton (Evansville, Ind.). Union Street formed Ind. February of 2012 and had been working to record a Cd when the group decided to utilize the Kickstarter organization. Kickstarter.com is the world’s largest crowd-funding platform for creative projects. Union Street launched its platform Ind. May of 2012 and completely funded the debut album Ind. just 30 days.

“We were humbled and overwhelmed by the support of all of our fans for backing this project. With a lofty goal of $15,000 for the CD we were a little nervous as to whether or not we would reach that goal,” states Union Street’s front man, Ryan Seaton. Union Street’s fans plegded $20,000 surpassing their goal for the musical project. The self-titled, debut album is set to release to the general public on Tuesday, November 6 and an be purchased through the group’s website along with The Vineyard Christian Bookstore. “We are very excited about this project. +We have some great songs that we feel will reach a really broad audience,” says Toby Hitchcock. The CD release concert will be the first opportunity for fans to hear all of the songs on the new album at North Posey High School. “We wanted a smaller, intimate setting for this show because it is so special to us,” Seaton said. North Posey is the alma mater for Ryan Seaton, Andrew Goldman and Chris Seaton. For more information on tickets and Union Street, visit www.unionstreetqt.com. Also, become a fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/unionstreetqt

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Mount Vernon School Board pays tribute, adopts budgets for 2013 By Pam Robinson Following a tearful reflection on the life of the late Andrew Duckworth, Mount Vernon School Board President Heather Allyn called for a moment of silence in remembrance of this well-loved MSD of Mount Vernon employee and community member. Afterward, the board conducted business as usual. Their most significant vote of the evening – a unanimous vote – adopted the 2013 budgets, the resolution for the Capital Projects Fund Plan for 2013, 2014 and 2015, and the resolution for the School Bus Replacement Fund Plan for years 2013-2024 as advertised as well as adopted the resolution for appropriations and tax rates. In answer to board member Beth McFadin Higgins, Superintendent Tom Kopatich reported no

written comments had been submitted on the budgets. Likewise, no one commented on the budgets during the public hearing held October 1. Kopatich’s report on the state scoring of the district and its schools was equally as significant as the budget. The Indiana Department of Education, or DOE, ranks schools by scoring them A-F according to their performance in a number of areas. Kopatich emphasized, however, that his report provides unofficial scoring. The DOE will make scores official at the end of October--and some information may change. Current information grades the schools as follows: Marrs (up from a B last year) and Farmersville both received A scores, while the remaining three schools in the district re-

Mount Vernon City Council, from Page 1A advised that funding has prevented such a solution. Currently, Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates as well as the insurance company have an engineer looking at the design of the West rain garden, prepared to help prevent flooding in that area. •Council member Hoehn offered an update on the concern with Co-Op ammonia tanks setting unlocked in the open. Co-Op has agreed to talk with an expert from Haubstadt and will be getting back with the Mayor. •Council member Becky Higgins encouraged the community to come out to the Third Annual Christmas on Main Street in 42 days on December 1. She said the parade will be bigger and better with a longer route, and this

year Santa will meet everyone after the parade at Hedges Central in the Park and Rec facilities. •When meeting as the Water Utility Board, council heard a technical report from Rich DeMarco, project manager with Johnson Controls, on the progress with the water improvement project. After the report, Water Superintendent Chuck Gray encouraged the community to visit Facebook to see pictures of the progress. In addition, the Water Utility Board granted a water bill adjustment to Ron Weinzapfel. The Mount Vernon City Council will meet again Thursday, November 1, 2012, 7 p.m., in the City Hall Annex.

ceived C’s. For both Mount Vernon Junior High and Mount Vernon High School, the C score shows improvement since last year: the junior high jumped from a D to a C, and the high school moved from the lowest C to a solid C. In one category, “preparing students for the future,” the high school earned an A, so Kopatich encouraged the community to look at the different areas that make up the score to get a good idea of a school’s strengths and areas needing improvement. West went down from a B to a C, so Kopatich said the school would be looking at the cause and working to remedy it. The district score, soon to be determined, will fall between a B and a C. Supt. Kopatich said he and Jody Pfister, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, would provide a detailed presentation of the official DOE scoring results soon. “Even though I’m very pleased with the direction the schools are moving,” Kopatich said after the meeting, “we’re striving for the ultimate goal of all A schools in an A district. We won’t be satisfied until we reach that level.” In other business: •Beth Russell, Executive Director of Posey County Family Matters, invited the board to join in celebrating “National Lights on Afterschool” Tuesday, October 23, from 5:306:30 p.m. Guests will meet with students and families at West Elementary School to hear about the impact and benefits of the program. Russell confirmed over 80 students partici-

pate in the program. •Kopatich expressed thanks to Countrymark for being a good neighbor and installing free of charge a device on the muffler of any bus, year 2008 and older. The device improves the air quality for passengers on the buses. •The board accepted the resignation from Kristin Cooper as assistant girls’ swim coach and Jessica Reinitz as assistant boys’ swim coach—both half stipend—effective immediately. •The board confirmed the employment of Nathan Ellis, who has served as assistant football coach, as assistant boys’ basketball coach at the high school and Luke Pyle, a current student teacher, as assistant girls’ basketball coach at the junior high school. •The board authorized leasing a section of Hedges Central School in accord with the leasing amendment for Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus from November 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Now both the orchestra and choir will have a practice room. •The board adopted the tax neutrality resolution as recommended. Supt. Kopatich noted the district was working with the Capital Projects Fund to make sure there is no increase in the tax rate. •The board confirmed permission was granted to Angelus to perform Sunday, October 7, at the YMCA Half Marathon in Evansville. The Mount Vernon School Board will meet again Monday, November 5, 2012, 5:45 p.m., in the junior high media center.

Comp vet breakfast set on LST 325 The LST 325 Ship Memorial extends a patriotic invitation to all veterans for a complimentary breakfast on board the ship. As in years past Browning Funeral Home will be underwriting the Veterans Day Breakfast aboard the LST, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, on the banks of the Ohio River in Evansville, Ind. The food is being prepared by the LST crew in the same galley where the troops ate before they disembarked for Normandy on the D-Day invasion of June 1944. Breakfast will consist of sausage and eggs, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee and milk. This is the 6th year Browning Funeral Home, along with WIKY, and the LST have sponsored the breakfast. This even will be held on Nov. 11, 2012, from 7 -11 a.m. aboard the LST 325 on 840 LST Drive (Just off Waterworks Road).

Area FFA students listen to the critique of one of the four soil judging pits after the Area 3 Soil Judging Contest in Martin County on October 11. Photo submitted

North Posey FFA News On Thursday, October 11, 2012, 21 members of the chapter participated in the Area 3 Soils Judging Contest in Martin County. The members that participated included: Jacob Bender, Kayla Hoenert, Ryan Gish, Anna Will, Conner Motz, Brooke Sturgell, Daniel Motz, Kari Hoenert, Abby Bender, Olivea Glaser, Brad Barrett, Dustin Graulich, Jon Wilderman, Travis Koester,

By Abby Bender

Derek Motz, Erin Will, Dale Bender, Parker Sturgell, Matt Seib, Robyn Bender and Nick Neidig. The team of Jacob Bender, Kayla Hoenert, Ryan Gish, and Anna Will finished 2nd and qualified for State on October 20. High individuals for the day from the chapter were Brooke Sturgell with 383 points, Kayla Hoenert with 376 points, Jacob Bender with 372 points, and Anna

Mount Zion GB Church to have Fall Celebration October 27 Mount Zion General Baptist Church will have its annual Fall Celebration on Saturday October 27. There will be lots of food and fun. The night starts with game booths, face painting and pumpkin decorating for kids from preschool through the 5th grade. From 4p.m.-5p.m. Adults will be able to win lots of yummy homemade goodies in the “dessert walk.” Supper will be served at 5p.m.

Brandon Fernandez (7) spends his time making cars at the Lego Club, including the Mexican flag themed one at right. Photo by Zach Straw

There will lots of grilled hot dogs and hamburgers and also several different kinds of hot soups. Prizes will be given to the preschool through 5th grade for the coolest costume (no scary or horror costumes please.) There will be bonfire with marshmallows to roast and door prizes will be given away every hour for adults. We invite everyone in the community to join us for fun and fellowship.

Will with 348 points. The fifth place team consisted of Connor Motz, Brooke Sturgell, Daniel Motz, and Kari Hoenert. Overall, the chapter placed 2nd, 5th, 8th, 10th, and 15th out of 22 teams. Congratulations for all your hard work and practiced since late August for this event. Our next competition will be Forestry, Crops, and Entomology Judging in November. We would like to thank Jeanette Sturgell for helping with transportation to and from the competition. We would also like to thank Mrs. Lisa Koester for taking over coaching of the Entomology team. The chapter has started its annual fruit sales. This fundraiser is very crucial for operation of our chapter and all of its activities. The chapter is offering Florida citrus, Washington apples and a variety of gift boxes. Please see an FFA member to place your order. If you need to place and order or would like a FFA member to call on you, please call the

Wildcats of the Month

The following ten students were selected by the faculty of Mount Vernon High School as “Wildcat of the Month” for September 2012. Students are selected based on criteria which include academics, citizenship, effort and attendance. Student honorees receive food certificates and an MVHS T-shirt for being selected. September honorees are:Row 1: Savannah Bush, Andrea Seifert, Michelle Huff, Melanie Davis, Jaleigh Jarvis Row 2: Allyson Bruce, Jessica Robinson, Haley Salaman, Ethan VanZant Not pictured: Zachary Laubner. Photo Submitted

North Posey Agriculture Department at 673-4299 during school hours. We will try to find a FFA member who lives near you to fill your order. We greatly appreciate your support in the past and hope we can continue that once again this year.

NORTH POSEY HIGH SCHOOL

Bridges of Hope sale set for November 10

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Mount Venron First United Methodist Church presents Bridges of Hope International Fair Trade craft sale on Sat., Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 838-2640 for questions. Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Peter’s UMC to hold sausage supper St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is Blairsville will hold a sausage supper this Thursday night, Oct. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH JARISE SHANEL ROSS Date Of Birth: 4/24/95 Grade: Senior – 12th Grade Wedi Plowers Hobbies / Community Involvement: Chandler Presbyterian Church Bible School Assistant, student tutor, Big Brothers Big Sisters, South Terrace volunteer, Spanish club, soccer, FCA, SADD Club, Peers Project, Math Bowl, Spell Bowl, National Honor Society

CHRIS’ PHARMACY 511 Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 We participate in most insurance plans. Call us to verify participation even if we are not listed in your insurance brochures. Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat. 9-4 Phone: (812) 682-3044 E-mail: chrisrph@evansville.net

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New Harmony residents reminded of yard waste and limb policies

On Thursday, Oct. 18, State Sen. Jim Tomes and his wife Margie visit the Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center to speak with vocational students about new laws and local efforts to promote job stability in the Hoosier state. SWI-AHEC provides school and job-shadowing opportunities in the health profession for high school and college students in a 10-county area. Pictured here, from left to right: Margie Tomes; Shelby Culley, Mount Vernon High School nursing student; Erika Yancy, Gibson Southern High School nursing student; and Sen. Jim Tomes.

County questions how to efficiently spend $1 million By Valerie Werkmeister Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best way to spend $1 million? Posey County officials are asking for input on that very question. Before you answer though, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only fair to say that the money can only be spent on building a new bridge within the county. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not such a fun question anymore, is it? But, important nonetheless. Posey County Council members recently wondered why nearly $1 million in funds had been set aside to build a bridge behind the Wesselmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shopping center in Mt. Vernon. The bridge has been closed since December 15, 2008. Various council members wondered if there was still a need for the bridge since it has been closed so long. Posey County Commissioner President Jim Alsop answered that question during last Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting. He stated that the previous commissioners were approached by City of Mount Vernon officials in 2004 in regards to building a new bridge at that location. He explained the city was interested in developing the area from Leonard Road to S.R. 62. At the time, the cost to build the bridge was too expensive and it has taken until now to accumulate the funds required to construct it. Officials wonder if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best interests to rebuild the bridge, since residents have been without it for nearly four years. Keeley Winiger, the commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive assistant, stated that she often fields phone calls from residents inquiring when the bridge will be back in service. The commissioners would like to hear from more people about the issue. Highway superintendent Steve Schenk stated there are other bridges in the county that need to be re-built as well. He cited one

at John Mills Road and another at Black River on Eastville Rd. as two examples. Specific permits had to be acquired from the Department of Natural Resources and the Army Corps of Engineers. Schenk stated that if the bridge is to be completed before the permits expire, they will need to begin work on it this winter. Anyone that would like to voice their opinion should contact Winiger at 838-1311. In other business, the commissioners approved: â&#x20AC;˘ An amendment to the consolidated zoning ordinance that changes Use Unit 20-Commercial Recreation from permitted uses to special uses. â&#x20AC;˘ Preparations for 41 properties to be included on a tax sale in the spring. â&#x20AC;˘ The change for the dental health options effective dates from July 1-June 30 to a calendar year format. â&#x20AC;˘ Additional insurance coverage for the newly constructed salt storage building â&#x20AC;˘ Schenkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request to advertise for bids for commonly used supplies for 2013. The commissioners directed the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and the EMS Department to do the same. â&#x20AC;˘ The receipt of a $4,000 grant received due to the training sessions Emergency Management Agency Director, Larry Robb, attends and completes throughout the year. Emergency Medical Services Director, Chuck Thompson, reported that $567,155 in revenues were collected in 2011. As of September, that figure had already reached $508,902 thanks to an outside billing agency that is responsible for collecting payments. The next commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting will be held on Monday, November 5, instead of its regular meeting time on Tuesday, due to the election.

By Pam Robinson The New Harmony Town Council voted unanimously to allow the 2013 budget for the Town of New Harmony to stand as advertised after an uneventful public hearing. The 2013 budget is now set for adoption on Monday, October 29, 10 a.m. in a special meeting for that purpose at Town Hall. With everything in order for the 2013 budget, council focused on issues that needed immediate attention. Foremost was Street Supt. Bobby Griderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reminder to New Harmony residents of the policies in place for disposal of yard waste and tree limbs. Regarding yard waste, Grider stressed that residents should separate yard waste from limbs and place both at the edge of the road by Friday morning for pickup. He added that leaves and loose material must be bagged or in a container to be dumped. As far as the disposal of limbs, Grider emphasized that limbs will be picked up on Friday, if possible, when time permits. The limbs should be placed by the edge of the road separate from yard waste. Above all, residents should limit the size of the limbs for disposal: limbs must be no bigger than 4 inches in diameter and no longer than 10 ft. Trees pruned or removed by a contractor must be hauled away by that contractor. Grider announced that

leaf season has officially started, and the street department will stay busy with the responsibilities that come with the season. In other business: â&#x20AC;˘ Council member Linda Warrum presented the sole mowing bid, from Scottyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, for Maple Hill Cemetery. Council unanimously approved the two-year contract that specifies Scottyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will receive $1,150 per mowing. Warrum thanked community volunteers and the street department for picking up and cleaning up old ornamentals and flowers. As a result, she stated, the cemetery was in better shape than it had been in years. She said the last time Scottyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mowed, the employee shook hands with Bobby Grider because the cemetery was ready to be mowed. Warrum noted that the new rules for monument decoration are posted not only at the cemetery, but also at the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official website, www.newharmony-in.gov. Those rules specify the use of saddle wreaths and flowers in monument vases only. Items should not be placed in the ground or on shepherd hooks not bolted to the monument; items placed in these prohibited ways interfere with the mowing of the cemetery. Warrum said the Maple Hill Cemetery Board will be stronger now in enforcing compliance with the rules. â&#x20AC;˘ Council attorney Nathan

Maudlin publicly thanked Clerk-Treasurer Karla Atkins for the fine work she does in her office. Maudlin cited specifically her recent work with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission that benefited the Town of New Harmony and its residents. In response to Maudlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement, all council members, audience members, and the media broke into applause to honor Atkins. â&#x20AC;˘ Council noted complaints had been received regarding the state of the alley between St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the Mashburn property. The alley is in violation of 812.010; therefore, council voted unanimously to send a letter to property owner Joe Mashburn (in Texas) advising him to bring the alley into compliance with the ordinance. â&#x20AC;˘ Council member Karen Walker reported that telephone and Internet service were now working in the school. â&#x20AC;˘ Town Marshall Scott Champlin reported that progress is being made in the clean-up of town properties in violation of the nuisance ordinance. New Harmony Town Council will meet next Monday, October 29, at 10 a.m., Town Hall, to adopt the 2013 budget. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held Thursday, November 15, at 5 p.m., Town Hall.

United Way campaign reaches 74% of Goal Wayne Games, chairman of the 2012 United Way of Posey County campaign, announced today that the campaign drive has reached 74% of its goal of $690,000. He urged everyone to make a contribution to the Posey County campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your contributions stay here to provide services to the people of Posey County. The United Way of Posey County is about all of us working together to make our community a better place to live for all of us and our families.â&#x20AC;? Larry Williams, manager of McKimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IGA in Mount Vernon, invites all of Posey County to McKimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for United Way Day. Larry said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like past years, we are going to have a cookout and have local community leaders carrying out groceries and asking for tips, all of which will be donated to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Way Campaign. All proceeds from the cookout will also be donated.â&#x20AC;? Larry Williams, manager of McKimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IGA, announced that McKimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot rib sale will be offered again by popular demand. On Friday, October 26, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., a slab of pork ribs will be sold for $10 and $1 will be donated to the United Way campaign for every rib sold. Larry Williams said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are only 300 slabs available for the Kretschmar Rib Sale so stop in early!â&#x20AC;? Also during October, if McKimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customers turn in their store receipts, McKimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will donate 1% of the receipt amount (except for alcohol and tobacco products, taxes, and office services) to the United Way of Posey County campaign. Elizabeth Baier, executive director of the United Way of Posey County, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please turn your receipt in before leaving the store and

help in making sure services are available for the Posey County community.â&#x20AC;? Contributions help to fund United Way programs such as a local Gifts in Kind program and Information and Referral Assistance as well as 21 local agencies receiving funds this year that provide services to the people of Posey County. Other services in Posey County include 2-1-1, the easy-to-remember number to call for access to information about resources and assistance in Posey County, and the prescription drug discount program. Wayne Games said that, thanks to the community spirit and generosity of local business people, there will be fundraisers for the United Way of Posey County campaign. On two Tuesdays, October 23 and October 30, Tequilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Southwind Plaza, will donate 20% of all sales to the United Way. A coupon is re-

quired and may be obtained from any United Way volunteer or call 838-3637. On Wednesday, October 24, Ziggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Pub, 16 W. Main St., in Poseyville, will donate 20% of all sales from 4 to 8:30 p.m. A coupon is required. Established in September of 2006, this is Ziggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Pubs first time to offer a United Way fundraiser. Formerly the Playhouse for many years, it is now owned and operated by David and Tammy Zickefoose. Ziggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a sports bar and is open Tuesday through Sunday (bar only on Sunday for football). It offers 7 big screen televisions, a full menu, and a newly-remodeled bar and dining room. Contributions may be sent to the United Way of Posey County at P.O. Box 562, Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620. For more information or to get involved, call 838-3637, or email to uwposey@sbcglobal.net.

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Prosecutor Travis Clowers discusses the drug raid with Sheriff Greg Oeth while Drug Task Force Supervisor Kenny Rose organizes in the background.

After finding a working meth lab in a yard barn/living quarters in New Harmony, State Police take Ronald McDowell into custody.

Drug arrests, from Page A1 According to Oeth, the Posey County Jail was inspected just this week, as agencies attempted to continue to ready for the large number of suspects which Oeth knew would be coming into his facility on Friday. Fortunately, the jail passed inspection with flying colors. Almost as soon as the inspection was completed, Oeth and members of his staff began setting up what would be the command center for Friday’s drug raid. According to information from Rose, the preparations for Friday’s drug round-up of more than 30, actually began about two weeks prior to Operation Heat Wave, which was executed on Sept. 30, 2011. That raid resulted in the arrest of around 30, again with assistance from the aforementioned agencies. “During the multi-agency investigation, narcotics officers were able to develop cases involving the sale of methamphetamine, marijuana, Schedule II and Schedule IV controlled substances such as hydrocodone, Clonazepam, and look-alike substances along with substances involved in the manufacturing of methamphetamine,” Rose said in a statement prepared prior to Friday’s actual raid. “There were possession of precursors with the intent to manufacture, maintaining a common nuisance, and neglect of a dependent found during the approximately 12-month operation.” “They possibly know that we are coming today,” Rose told the group during a briefing prior to beginning the execution of the warrants. “About 12-and-a-half months ago, about 35 people decided to play in their sandbox and today, rent on that sandbox is due. You are the rent collectors.” “Operation Fair Warning will be, by no means, the last operation of this nature that will be conducted,” Rose said. “Drug dealers in our community need to realize that we, all area law enforcement, will continue to attack this problem with a renewed vigor. There will be no safe haven for those persons involved in these types of illegal activities within our community.” Rose said this investigation was particularly tough because nearly half of those being sought had moved within the 10 days prior to the raid. But Rose complimented all members of area law enforcement for helping keep track of the movement with some tips coming in the evening before or the morning

of the arrest. “We knew that in an operation this large, it was going to be tough to get all of them in just a few hours,” Clowers said as the announcement was made that 30 of the 35 had been arrested at that point. “But the hunt is on and we will continue to look until we find them. A lot of these folks move from house to house and from couch to couch. What these narcotics officers do is spend a lot of time finding out where these folks are laying their head down right now. We then went out and got them this morning. These guys do a really great job.” Members of local police departments expressed their appreciation for all the agencies who were happy to lend a hand to help rid Posey County of more drug dealers. There were no injuries reported to either those arrested or officers during this operation. Those arrested with charges include Melissa C. Adler, Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, A Class A Felony; Count 2: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, A Class A Felony, and Count 3, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, A Class D Felony. Andrew S. Bowles, Count 1: Dealing in Marijuana, A Class C Felony, and Count 2: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Kenneth Ashby, Count 1: Dealing in a look-alike substance, a Class C Felony, and Count 2: Dealing in a look-alike substance, a Class C Felony, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Nicholas J. Forsee, Dealing in Methamphetamine, a class A Felony. Christopher S. Jolley, Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, Count 2: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Richard A. Lashley, Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, Count 2: Neglect of a Dependent, a Class C Felony, and Count 3: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Stephen M. Miller, Count 1: Dealing in Marijuana, a Class C Felony, and Count 2: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony. Ronald Thomas McDowell, Count 1: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony,

Posey County prosecutor Travis Clowers congratulates Detective Tom Latham on a job well done while Mount Vernon Police Chief Grant Beloat looks at results.

Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy Isaac Fuelling has help with lighting from Gregg Wagner and Frank Smith during Friday’s drug raid. All photos by Dave Pearce Count 2: Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class B felony, and Count 3: Possession of Chemical Reagents or Precursors with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C Felony. Matthew Corey Allyn Ricketts, Count 1: Dealing in a look-alike substance, a Class C Felony, Count 2: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony, and Count 3: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Tonya R. Ricketts, Count 1: Dealing in a look-alike substance, a Class C Felony, Count 2: Dealing in a look-alike substance, a Class C Felony. Rachel Michelle Schmidt: Count 1: Dealing in a look-alike substance, a Class C Felony, Count 2: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Jacquelyn Jo Shell, Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, Count 2: Dealing in Methamphetamine, A Class A Felony, Count 3: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, Count 4: Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, a Class B Felony, and Count 5: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Amanda M. Shockley, Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, Count 2: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony, and Count 3: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Buddy P. Snelling: Count 1: : Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, Count 2: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Adam Lamont Stewart, Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, a Class B Felony, and Count 2: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, and Count 3: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Christopher James Trafford, Count 1: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony, Count 2: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony. Terry Lynn Vaupel, Count 1: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony, Count 2: Possession of Chemical Reagents or Precursors with intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, a Class C Felony. Vitula I. Wilkerson: Count 1: Dealing in a

Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class a Felony. Antjuan Dejesus Rollins: Count 1: Dealing in Marijuana, a Class C Felony, and Count 2: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Jeremy A Quinn: Count 1: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony, Count 2: Dealing in Marijuana, a Class A Felony, and Count 3: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony, and Count 4: Dealing in Marijuana, a Class C Felony. Rachel Lynn Osborne: Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, Count 2: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, and Count 3: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. William Eugene Mayville: Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, a Class B Felony. Chad Ray Marchand: Count 1: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony, and Count 2: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony. Austin M. Kusturin, Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class B Felony. Cathy L. Gahl, Count 1: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class B Felony, and Count 2: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class B Felony. Sierra N. Burton, Count 1: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, and Count 2: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony. Jarod G. Allred, Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, and Count 2: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony Russell S. Adler, Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, and Count 2: Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, a Class A Felony, and Count 3: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Eric Loehr was one that was not a raid target during the drug raid, but was scooped up on an unrelated outstanding warrant. All those arrested in Friday’s Operation Fair Warning remain lodged in the Posey County Jail in lieu of a $100,000 Cash Only bond.

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OPINION

Drug bust ride-along opens eyes to another side of the story Often when I think about those who choose to use illegal drugs, particularly methamphetamine, I often wonder if it wouldn’t be best to put these folks on a remote island somewhere and let them plug this poison into their bodies until nature finally takes its course. But this week, I had the opportunity to ride along on Friday’s drug arrest raid and I have a different picture of the situation. The picture is not all that different, however, I realize there are many more players than those who choose to obliterate their bodies and brains with these doses of ether, anhydrous, rat poison, and the numerous other ingredients found in this awful drug. You often hear people make the comment, “They are only hurting themselves and for the most part, I have agreed with that statement. But I became better educated Friday. To say that these meth heads are only hurting themselves is a gross understatement. These selfcentered individuals are hurting everyone around them and everyone they come into contact with and some they don’t. It is such a shame. Can you imagine what it would be like to be a fouror five-year-old child and in what would seem like the middle of the night, police

come pounding on your door demanding immediate entry or even worse, come kicking the door in to surprise your dope-dealing parents. But they are only

TRUTH... STRANGER THAN FICTION BY DAVE PEARCE hurting themselves? The children are terrified and despite the fact they probably already know their parent(s) are involved in drug activity, that is, after all, the only parents they have ever known. So they are terrified as they see what ensues as officers look though items in the house to find the drugs that still remain. But they are only hurting themselves? And this type of activity affects the neighbors, as well. One young child, when our group was preparing to leave Southwind Apartments, was sitting on the steps inside the main doorway that led to his upstairs apartment. No one at his apartment was arrested but he was too frightened to come outside. Eventually, his mother walked outside and asked if it was OK for the children to come outside and go to the bus stop for school. But they are only hurting themselves? And as we waited, one

tearful grandfather came driving in to the apartment complex in the dark wanting to go and get his grandchildren and his niece who was staying with one of those arrested. The heart-broken grandfather had been notified by phone that the parent had been arrested. But he had to wait outside until he finally got the go-ahead to get nearer the apartment where he could pick up the youngsters. But they are only hurting themselves? And then there’s all the

Meditation moments slip peace into hectic hours I enjoy leafing through past issues of the couldn’t bend my body into the lotus position “Posey County News” to compile our weekly if my life depended on it. These days, I also “Pages of the Past,” Recently, I happened don’t do so well with kneeling. Walking with upon an old ad placed by area churches en- God, wherein my joints don’t stiffen up and couraging Posey people to ache, suits me so much better. observe a moment of mediIn fact, it’s when I walk, tation by sitting with the LIVING and sometimes when I drive to brief devotional printed in FOR THE work, that I enjoy moments of the ad. In a hurry to finish comparable to any JOURNEY meditation the “Pages of the Past,” I BY PAM the saints avow. At these moleafed on past the devotionROBINSON ments, I welcome another day al without reading it, but to catch a glimpse of the brildid pause just long enough liant gold and orange and red to reflect that God’s presence truly is every- fall foliage. Or to eye a hummingbird on where – even in the ads of the “Posey County wing as it draws nectar from a hanging basNews.” ket on my front porch. Or to gaze in awe at For someone who struggles with constancy a double rainbow as storm clouds give way in the Christian religion, I still believe in and to the sun. Or to watch and get caught up in practice moments of meditation. I do usually the joy of children playing tag in the school sit at some time during the day with a devo- yard. Or to recognize some small way I can tional. Our church supplies us with “The ease another person’s pain. Or to look with Upper Room,” and I appreciate the brief life compassion on someone down on their luck applications of Scripture. Reading the devo- and offer a hand up. tional not only slows me down for a few moFor me, moments of meditation bring ments, it also raises my awareness of how I gratitude for God’s grace in helping me to want to live – by the Golden Rule – for the truly see and pay attention to what’s going day. on in this earth life where I’ve been placed. I don’t necessarily need a printed text, Whether from the East or from the West, all however, to observe a moment of meditation. saints agree gratitude is essential to our faith. In fact, more often than not, I meditate best Gratitude helps us to keep in sight how much when I don’t set aside a formal time and place we are loved. Knowing we are deeply loved to enter into God’s presence on demand. brings a peace that truly passes all underAs anyone who knows me realizes, I standing.

Gavel Gamut’s “Coffee” I did not start drinking coffee until I was fortyseven when the first President Bush sent my son to the Iraq War. Some of you may recall how our country rallied to the war tocsin in 1990. News accounts were non-stop and full of fervent cries to eliminate our former ally from the Iraq-Iran War (1980 – 1990). Mainly our country was hoping to erase the memories of Vietnam. Because our family had skin in the war it was much more than a flag waving game to us and other families similarly situated. In my family we would stay up all night watching and waiting for news with trepidation. Coffee went from an ill tasting curiosity to a close friend. Then, when the second President Bush sent Jim off to find weapons of mass destruction, coffee became, as one of my favorite musicians Randy Pease sings, “my favorite drug.” I met Randy at the New Harmony coffee shop on the corner of Church

and Main. He is originally from Evansville, but, as one of those coincidences

GAVEL GAMUT BY JUDGE JIM REDWINE that seem to just happen in coffee shops, he and I both attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Randy’s song about another coffee house contains the “caffeine is my favorite drug” line and is worth your time and the price of a compact disc. The New Harmony coffee house is run by Sara and Dave Brown. Dave has loaned me his two volume set of A Documentary History of the Indiana Decade of the Harmony Society 1814 – 1824. The books contain copies of letters and other documents of the Harmonists compiled by the editor, Karl J. R. Arndt. Many are letters from George and Freder-

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ick Rapp. By coincidence, on page 381 of Volume I there is a receipt dated August 27, 1817 from one David Brown evidencing that Frederick Rapp paid him $52.00 and 12 ½ cents for “nursing and funeral expenses” for another Harmonist member. There is no explanation for not paying the entire bill of $65.12 ½ cents. According to the bill, the nursing cost $5.00, the coffin cost $5.00, the plot cost $5.00 and digging the grave cost $2.00. We can look into the other curiosities found in the volumes over the next few weeks. The coffee shop is like the description of a Paris café. As you sip caffeine you sometimes can have a series of near life experiences where things you have forgotten and things you only wish you had done mingle in a mélange of pleasant or lively conversations and quiet reflections. Perhaps whoever coined the phrase, “Life begins at forty,” started drinking coffee then, too.

places they make this stuff. As I learned Friday, anyone in the vicinity of one of these labs could be injured or killed if something should go wrong during the brewing process. But they are only hurting themselves? And those who deal this stuff and sell it to other people, young or old, are creating multiple situations just like their own. These selfish individuals let no one or no thing get in their way as they must feed their addic-

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tion, despite what it is doing to anyone around them. I was fortunate enough to be able to ride with former Indiana State Master Sgt. Frank Smith during the raid. During the course of the raid, there were folks who objected to having their picture taken and made no bones about telling me about it. But I think Mr. Smith summed it up adequately when he responded to one who violently objected to having his picture taken.

Smith simply replied, “You have earned the right to have your picture taken.” The best time to stop taking meth is before you ever start. I am sure there are some good people in the group who started out thinking they were “experimenting” with a harmless drug. But before you take that first dose of this addictive nightmare, remember one thing. Think of someone besides yourself just one time. You ARE NOT hurting just yourself!

State Rep. Wendy McNamara

Own your American Dream, Part III Continuing the conversation of the House Republicans’ 2013 Agenda entitled, “Own your American Dream”, education will remain a top priority for the caucus. Having a strong education system that prepares Hoosiers for careers outside of the classroom, workshop or lecture hall is the foundation for economic sustainability and arguably the most important aspect to move our state forward. An education opens doors to better opportunities and knows no boundaries. It is the ticket to societal advancement and prosperity. It is a critical component in our state’s long-term plan for continued expansion and growth, which is why Indiana allocated over half of the state’s budget to K-12 education. I am dedicated to making Indiana a better place to live, work and raise a family. Investing in the future of our great state is fundamental to Indiana’s strength and helps ensure a better livelihood for future generations of Hoosiers. Over the past two years,

education reform has been met with bipartisan support at the Statehouse as families are now given more choices regarding what school best fits the needs of their child; students are eligible for postsecondary scholarships when they graduate from high school in less than four years; and funding for full-day kindergarten has doubled. As a result of some of the initiatives put in place by the legislature, high school graduation rates and test scores have increased across the state – helping to attract more companies to Indiana. Having a strong and educated workforce is one of the most important boxes that prospective employers look to check off when they are deciding to locate or expand their operations. It is widely known that Indiana has the economic tools in place to attract private sector companies, but more needs to be done to bridge the skills gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). There are teacher shortages in these fields which

is hampering industries in high demand for skilled workers. Since July of 2009, Indiana has the third highest rate of growth for private sector employment. Expanding on Indiana’s accolades as one of the top states do business, having a strong education system that complements our first-rate economic and fiscal standing will position Indiana for considerable growth. Working with teachers and supporting partnerships between rural schools and education groups will strengthen our education system. Teachers are leaders in the classroom helping to shape the future leaders of our state. They are instrumental in the development and academic success of Hoosier students. As an educator, I am dedicated to continuing to work with Indiana’s teachers to better our state’s education system. Through our collaboration, we can strengthen Indiana’s education system where every parent has a choice and every student has a chance to succeed with a high quality education.

Letters to the Editor Concerned, I have never been this concerned over a presidential election as this one of 2012. They want change in America. It has been slowly changing since the early 1900s. It’s slowly creeping in unnoticed except for a minority of people. It quietly takes over like cancer. It’s in the government, schools, and churches. It is our freedom that is at stake. How long will it be when we cannot preach about the gospel truth? How many people know about Jesus and the blood of Jesus, the plan of salvation? Some churches are already leaving that out. Matthew 10:32-33 11Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my father in heaven. 33But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my father in heaven. We don’t want God’s wrath on this nation because he will take his mighty hand away from us. Right now everything is in the declining motion. Are there enough believers in the gospel truth who can pray and give their petition to God to have mercy on this na-

tion? It’s possible other religions will come in and become dominant. People are so fickle that they will go to it. This is what they need to think about. Matthew 10:28 do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in helL I am afraid that most of this nation has become hardened and they do not fear God. The writing is on the wall, true believers can see what is coming. We must wake up. We are told in the Bible that we are to pray for the gift of prophecy over all the gifts that are given man through the Holy Spirit. All Bible prophecy is completed with some events yet to come. The prophecy we pray for today is that in which we can see what is taking place in the world around us at the present and in the future. The Government has taken the power of speech from the pastors in the pulpit by threatening to take the church tax exempt status away if they say something political. England credited the United

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States of America of being united through the black robes in the pulpit that won our country’s freedom. It is the Judeo-Christian belief that our county was founded and our morals come from. Joseph Stalin said that people who think they are doing good to advance socialism are useful idiots. He also said to change The United States of America to The United Socialist States of America, the useful idiots had to erode or destroy Faith, Patriotism and morality. There is one political party today in America that takes every opportunity to discredit Christians, morals and patriotism. Our own President Obama1vas-said that the United States of America is no longer a Christian nation. I am concerned but as long as I have breath to pray, there is still hope. The hope is having faith and believing in God’s son Jesus Christ our Savior. Revelations 22:21 the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with God’s people. Are we a nation of God’s people? In obedience to Christ Jean E. Huck BOOKKEEPING CONNIE PEARCE Pocobooks@aol.com

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Wildcats start fast but fail to sustain play level in loss to Titans By Steven Kochersperger The Mount Vernon Wildcat football team traveled to Gibson Southern High School for the opening game of the football sectional Friday night. This was the first trip to Jewell Memorial field at Gibson Southern for the Wildcats since the opening game of the 2000 season. That game 12 years ago ended with a Wildcat win. But this game Friday night would not bring the same magic for the Cats as the Titans walked away victorious 49-21. It was a game of momentum shifts that ended in a high scoring affair. Both teams came ready to play and both offenses were able to do what they planned to do. That’s something that cannot be said about the defensive efforts though. The Wildcats gave it all they had but were not able to keep the momentum in the game and that made all the difference Friday night. “All in all I’m pleased with this team’s effort,” Mount Vernon coach Paul Maier said. “I’m pleased with how they played. The result wasn’t there but just the fact that they gave a great effort was good to see.” It had been nine quarters since the Mount Vernon offense last scored. After being shut out their final two games of the season, the offense came into Gibson Southern determined to get on the board first. And it didn’t take long for that to happen Friday night. The Wildcats had the opening possession of the game and with the first play from scrimmage senior running back Michael Rynkiewich ran for 11 yards and the first down. Facing a third and six the Wildcats kept marching up field with a little trickery as River VanZant took the reverse play for another first down. It was just a few plays later that the Mount Vernon offense broke their scoreless streak and scored the first points of the game. Freshman Quarterback Riley Snodgrass scrambled, found an opening, and ran 55 yards for the touchdown putting the Cats up 7-0. The Titans would answer just a few minutes later. With 6:45 left in the opening quarter Titan wideout Spencer Schmitt caught a touchdown pass tying the game at 7-7. But Mount Vernon would come back and have an answer of their own. The Wildcats took advantage of their running game and took a slow methodical drive upfield to end the opening quarter. And just four seconds into the second quarter, Rynkiewich ran from the 2-yard line for his first touchdown of the game. And with the score 14-7 in favor of the Wildcats, the momentum was clearly on Mount Vernon’s side. But that momentum would quickly change. Gibson Southern scored to tie the game at 14-14 and then recovered an onside kick that seemed to catch Mount Vernon off-guard. And with great field position the Titans were able to take advantage and get their first lead of the game just a minute later with a touchdown from the 2-yard line. The Titans would take that momentum and score one more touchdown in the second quarter to lead 29-14 at the half. “I think we blinked a little when they did the onside kick,” Maier said. “That was a pivotal moment and we let down for just a little bit. That put us down two scores.” Gibson Southern came out of halftime with a drive that ended in a 29-yard touchdown pass to Titan David Anguish. Mount Vernon would answer with a score of their own less than two minutes later as Michael Rynkiewich ran 57 yards for his second touchdown making the score 36-21. That’s the closest the Wildcats would come to the Titans as Gibson Southern continued to trade touchdowns in the third quarter going ahead 42-21 with 8:42 left in the third quarter. “When you are down two and you are trading scores that’s not a good position to be in,” Maier lamented after the game. Gibson Southern scored one more time in the final quarter to put the game away and advanced to the second round of secplay with the 49-21 Vikings, from Page B1 tional win. With the loss the Wild-

Above, freshman Quarterback Riley Snodgrass finds a hole and runs for a 55-yard touchdown in Fridays sectional game at Gibson Southern. At right, senior River VanZant takes the reverse play for a first down in Friday’s sectional matchup against Gibson Southern. Photo by Steven Kochersperger cats ended their season with a disappointing 2-8 record. And the disappointment and emotion showed as the Wildcat seniors realized it would be their final High School football game. In an emotional scene on the field after the game those seniors lined up and said their farewells to their teammates and coaches. Its something coach Maier says is never easy. “When you work with kids you get to know them really well and get really close with them. That last game, whenever it comes, always stinks,” Maier said. And while those seniors will be missed, the Wildcats are looking towards the future with excitement and optimism. “We return a ton of very good key players next year,” Maier said. “We’re excited about the possibilities.”

another one before the quarter’s end. But when the Vikings took over, Werry’s pass intended for Colton Martin was intercepted and the Marksmen took the ball to near midfield. The quarter ended with the Vikings leading 14-0. The second quarter was similar to the first as the Vikings found a way to shut down speedy sophomore back Elliott Brown this go-around. They held the shifty runner to only 55 yards on 22 carries with the longest run of only eight yards. “We made a couple of defensive adjustments in the way we were going to play our linebackers,” Gengelbach said. “We had to stop the cutbacks because that’s what he did so well against us last time. Tonight, we were able to get our pursuit angles a little better this time so when we did make the initial hit this time, we had people coming in to help.” The final score of the first half came relatively early in the quarter when Bender’s good return was called back for a block in the back and the ball was moved back to the North Posey 32. But on first down, the Vikings got five of those yards back on an offside’s call and on first and five, Harness got loose for 10. Then it was Harness for 10 more, Werry on the keeper for out to the 40. But the big play on the drive came when a pass to Nick Neidig appeared to be uncatchable as` the lanky senior was falling but somehow managed to grab hold of the ball and made the catch on the ground at the 12. Harness carried it in from the 12 on the next play and that would make the score at half-time 21-0 as neither team was able to get anything going offensively the remainder of the first half. The Vikings held the Marksmen to 3-and-out on their first second half possession and the same suspects marched the ball through the Tell City defense with Martin finally taking it in from the 11. Jace Gentil’s extra point gave the Vikings a 28-0 lead at the 7:33 mark. The Vikings’ final score came when the Werry to Marshall connection began to click. On this drive, Marshall went high and extended his body and made a one-handed grab of what appeared to be an overthrown pass. Marshall scored with 1:07 remaining in the third period and Gengelbach began wholesale substitutions.

The Vikings got on the board with 7:48 remaining in the game. But the Vikings who were in were knocking on the door when they took a knee with time winding down. Harness carried 14 times for 96 yards while Dylan Wright carried six for 21. Martin had four carries for 20 yards and Nick Neidig had one big carry that resulted in an 18-yard gain. Darren O’Risky carried five times for 17 yards and Marshall carried two times for two yards. In the air, Werry completed 10-of-17 passes for 211 yards while Marshall completed his only attempt, good for 22 yards. Marshall caught three passes for 101 yards while Bender had two catches for 50. Neidig had a pair of catches for 34 yards and Darren O’Risky, Martin, and Harness each had catches for 22, 14, and 12 yards, respectively. Harness and Dustin Graulich were credited with fumble recoveries. Colton Martin and Nick Neldt led the defense with seven solo tackles apiece. Eric O’Risky, Alex Goebel, and Wes Harness had four solo tackles apiece. O’risky also had an assist while Goebel had four and Harness two. Derek Lindauer was credited with three solo tackles, one for a loss of four yards. Gary Martin and Lance Inkenbrandt each had a pair of solo tackles while Marshall, Neidig, Graulich, Chris O’Risky, Kolby Lary, Jamon Tapp, and Zack Wargel all were credited with an unassisted tackle Tapp’s tackle was for a loss of five yards while Wargel’s was for a loss of four. The Vikings finished with 408 total yards of offense, 175 on the ground and 233 in the air. Tell City was limited to 119 total yards. “I don’t think there will be a problem with mental preparation for the game this Friday,” Gengelbach said. “I was really more concerned about our mental preparation for this game. We are just going to have to go out and play our game, for a full 48 minutes, and not have any letdowns or mistakes on either side of the ball. It will be a battle.” Details of the place and time of the game will be available at www.poseycountynews.com or on the Posey County News Facebook page whenever they are announced.

Long-time basketball coach scores as MVHS study hall monitor Ken Miller, MVHS study hall and detention center monitor, still wears a Houston Cougars jacket and remains true to his school, the University of Houston, from which he graduated in 1970. Yet, his Wildcat pride is evident when talking with him. He likes young people at MVHS and appreciates that his job allows him to get to know them. After playing or coaching basketball for 36 years, Miller still wants to motivate students to make good choices and to develop a strategy for success. A Detroit native, Miller spent his childhood in Indianapolis until he attended Howe Military School in northern Indiana. As a junior in high school, he moved to North Carolina, and completed high school at Campbell College while playing basketball for that junior college. Later, he graduated from the University of Houston, and he remained in the state to coach high school basketball and to teach history, health, physical education and driver’s education. During that time, he spent a

year back in the Hoosier state, beginning in 1973, when he served as a graduate assistant in basketball at Indiana State University. There, he and former MVHS Principal Steve Riordan, a graduate assistant in baseball at ISU, were roommates. Additional connections kept Miller coming to Indiana several summers to work basketball camps for the likes of Notre Dame and IU. He and his wife, an Anderson native, became familiar with this area also and decided to retire here. Like most retirees, Miller wanted to stay active in the community. He started as a sub in the MSD of Mount Vernon until the position opened up in study hall. For eight years now, he has monitored study hall four periods a day as well as supervised students in detention. He respects students and, in turn, he has earned their respect— and good behavior. “I enjoy being around kids,” Miller comments. “They seem to be better this

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year than ever before. They could try to take advantage of me because of my age, but they do just the opposite. They treat me nice.” Miller says he misses every senior class, for he learns a lot about the students. “I get to know kids in a way their classroom teachers may not. In the classroom, y working g teachers and students stay so busy on achieving academic goals. I get to know the kids personally.” In his free time, Miller likes to read and play golf (although he admits he’s not been on the fairway since he started working for the school district eight years ago). He and his wife, Cynthia, have celebrated 27 years of marriage, just a little longer than Cynthia served as a Houston police offi-

cer when she retired after 25 years on the force. They have been blessed with three sons. Roman Catholics, the Millers like to visit different parishes, but most enjoy worship at St. Mary’s Hospital chapel. Posey County transplants like Ken Miller appreciate Hoosier hospitality and pay it forward. They bloom where they are p planted.

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Kiwanis Punt, Pass and Kick contest draws big group at North Posey The Kiwanis Club of Poseyville would like to thank all the boys and girls that participated in our annual Punt Pass and Kick. It is always a pleasure for the members to sponsor this event each year. We would like to thank North Posey High School for the use of the football field. The club has been around for 66 years and has a long history of helping children in the North Posey County area. Some of the things we do; buy eyeglasses for needy children, provide food for Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets for needy families at North Elementary and South Terrace schools, sponsor a $750.00 scholarship for a senior student attending a technical or trade school, we also donate funds to the elementary schools nurses fund (they use the money for needy

students), the high school band, and many others. If you are interested in joining, join us at the Poseyville Community Center Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. Punt Pass and Kick names & winners. 12 year olds 1st. Jacob Newman 2nd. Dalton Cox 3rd. Seth Morrow Jacob Beshears 11 year olds 1st. Eric Herman 2nd. Jarrett Motz 3rd. Cole Koester Logan Hoehn Zachary Lowe Cole Simpson Reid Smith Caleb Wassmer 10 year olds 1st. Austin Todd 2nd. Clay Will 3rd. Marcus Orpert Jaxson Bender Jenna Heath Isaac Rose

A few of those participating in the Punt, Pass, and Kick contest Saturday morning at North Posey High School are, front row, left to right, Jaxon Bender, Stone Silver, Clay Douglas, Clay Will, Zach Lowe, Cole Koester, Austin Todd, Isaac Rose, Jayden Wehmer, and Caleb Wassmer. In back are Marcus Orpurt, Jacob Newman, Dalton Cox, Cole Simpson, Logan Hoehn, Seth Morrow, Jarrett Motz, Reid Smith, Eric Herrmann, and Jacob Beshears. Photo by Dave Pearce Jaydyn Wehmer 3rd. Dalton Reidford 1st. Clay Douglas Tyler Gengelbach 9 year olds Sam Belt 2nd. Cade BrandenAustin Thornburg 1st. Owen Spears Evan Herr stein Will Weatherholt 2nd. Harold Bender 8 year olds 3rd. Stone Silver

Viking reserves complete impressive 7-2 season with 38-6 win NP

PC 0 0 0 6 6 The North Posey JV football Vikings finished their season on Monday, Oct. 15 in fine fashion with their 38-6 win over Pike Central at the Charger’s field. “We wanted to dominate early and to play well on both sides of the ball,” said Coach Mike Kuhn, “and that’s what we did. After that, we wanted everyone to play for significant minutes and to have a good time in our last game together.” All of those statements proved true as the Vikings reserves posted 24 points in the first quarter and added 14 in the second. Pike Central kicked off to start the first quarter and junior receiver Dusty Graulich returned the ball to the Viking 46yard line. It was then that the Viking offense, led by sophomore quarterback Aaron Droste went immediately to work. With hard-nosed running and slashing backfield action, North Posey marched the ball right down the field capping their 54-yard drive on a 13-yard Cale O’Risky run right up the middle of the Charger defense with a little over six minutes to go in the first quarter. Sophomore standout Lance Inkebrandt scampered across the goal-line for the two-point conversion to make the score Vikings 8 Chargers 0. “With freshman kicker Preston Reese out with an injury, we knew that we would probably have to rely on going for

the conversion after each TD,” said JV Coach Patrick Rose. “We made sure to concentrate on that aspect as well as everything else so that our players could enjoy the evening.” There were a lot of smiles on the North Posey sideline as the Viking defense forced Pike Central to punt after attempting three plays or got the ball back on turnovers throughout the first quarter. Freshman fullback Cale O’Risky scored again with three minutes to go in the quarter on a nifty bootleg pass from Droste and once again Inkenbrandt tacked on the 2-point conversion run to put the visitors up 16-0 and the rout was on. The Vikings’ last touchdown of the first quarter came with just 15 seconds remaining in the first frame on a 42-yard run by O’Risky. Droste hit Thomas Stegall on the 2-point conversion slant pass to put North Posey up 24-0. “Cale not only played well on offense, he also led us defensively,” said Coach Kuhn. “He had five tackles and two assists and seemed to be everywhere tonight on both sides of the ball.” The JV scoring machine, which put up 257 points in just eight games this season, was not finished doing their work. The second quarter saw Inkenbrandt finally get in the touchdown column on a 43-yard run with just under seven minutes to play in the half. Sophomore running back Nick Gries tacked on the 2-point conversion run to make the score Vikings 32 Pike Central 0. Paul Szubinski joined the Viking offensive barrage on a one-yard plunge with a little over a minute to go and for the first time in the evening the 2-point conversion failed to end North Posey scoreboard assault at 38 points. The half ended

with the Vikings up 38-0. Pike Central finally got on the board in the fourth quarter as freshman quarterback Lance Hickey hit Charger receiver Alex Tredway on a 15-yard touchdown pass. The PAT attempt by Stefano Dallavecchia was no good making the final score of the game North Posey 38 Pike Central 6. “As we have all season, we emphasized blocking and tackling this week in practice,” said Rose. “I think our players really wanted to end the year by playing well on both sides of the ball and they certainly did tonight.” The Viking defensive efforts were led by Cale O’Risky, Inkenbrandt (five tackles, three assists), Bailey Porter (three tackles, two assists), Nick Gries (four tackles), Derek Lindauer (three tacklesand one assist), Droste (one tackle, one assist, and one interception), Bryce Martin (five tackles and one assist), Derek Motz (two tackles), Jacob Kaufman (one tackle), Kaynin Capps (two tackles), Dallas Glover (two tackles, one assist), Jared Payne (two tackles), Jacob McClain (two tackles, one blocked punt), Drew Cumbee (one tackle, one assist, one blocked punt), Quentin Phillips (one tackle), Michael Sims (three tackles, three assists), Jake Wenderoth (two tackles, two assists), Tim Peterson (one tackle, one assist), Nathan Spann (two tackles, and one assist) and Jake O’Risky (two tackles and one assist). With the forfeit over Tell City, the Viking JV ended the season 7-2. That record included several thrilling, comefrom-behind victories. “It was an extraordinary year,” said Coach Kuhn. “Coach Rose and I would like to thank the parents for their support and all of those who devoted so much to our players.”

Brian Austin fouls one off during this weekend’s whiffleball tournaAdam TenBarge reaches back for his best ment to benefit the Mount Vernon Youth Baseball program. The benefit stuff during this weekend’s whiffleball tournaKatie Carner brings the heat during this weekraised a phenominal amount of money in only it’s first year and organiz- ment to benefit the Mount Vernon Youth Base- end’s whiffleball tournament to benefit the Mount ers have decided this will be an annual event. Photos by Dave Pearce ball programs. Vernon Youth Baseball programs.

Wade Dixon swings for the orange fence during whiffleball actiion to Tired and weary after nearly 12 hours of whiffleball on Saturday, the winning youth team is picraise money for the Mount Vernon Youth Baseball fields. tured with their trophies.

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North Posey Junior High volleyball teams continue to win North Posey defeated Haubstadt on 10/4/12 25-16 and 25-13 Kendra Schorr 11 points 2 aces Kristin Schorr 3 points 3 aces Ally Brandenstein 9 points 4 aces Hannah Ogg 3 points 2 aces Mallory Lowe 2 points 1 ace Roni Inkenbrandt 1 point 1 ace Assists Mallory Lowe 4 Kristin Schorr 7 Kills Kendra Schorr 1

Kristin Schorr 2 Roni Inkenbrandt 1 Hannah Voegel 1 Hannah Ogg 3 Ally Brandenstein 3 Digs Kendra Schorr 1 Hannah Voegel 1 Hannah Ogg 1 Ally Brandensten 1 Jordyn Miller 1 North Posey 8th grade volleyball defeated St. James on 10/2/12 25-22 and 25-11 Kristin Schorr 6 points Kendra Schorr 10 points 1 ace Ally Brandenstein 2 points 1 ace

Hannah Ogg 6 points 2 aces Mallory Lowe 6 points 2 aces Roni Inkenbrandt 2 points 1 ace Digs Kendra Schorr 2 Hannah Ogg 1 Cidney Colbert 2 Blocks Ally Brandenstein 1 Assists Mallory Lowe 6 Kristin Schorr 5 Kills Abby Abernathy 1 Kristin Schorr 5 Hannah Voegel 1 Ally Brandenstein 4

North Posey 8th grade defeated Tell City 25-22 and 25-18 Mallory Lowe 6 points 5 aces Ally Brandenstein 6 points 5 aces Kristin Schorr 6 points 2 aces Kendra Schorr 1 point Hannah Ogg 5 points 2 aces Roni Inkenbrandt 3 points 2 aces Assists Kendra Schorr 1 Mallory Lowe 4 Kristin Schorr 5 Shelby Scott 1 Kills

Kendra Schorr 2 Abby Abernathy 1 Kristin Schorr 5 Hannah Voegel 1 Hannah Ogg 1 Ally Brandenstein 3 North Posey vs. Tell City 18-25 (Tell City), 12-25 (Tell City) Aces: Annemarie Cardin (4), Kennady Livers (4) Digs: Hannah Will (4), Christine Scheller (2), Katelyn Norman (1), Annemarie Cardin (1), Madelyn McGee (1), Stephanie Patton (1) Assists: Kennady Livers (1) Kills: Hannah Will (1) Here are our scores from

our game October 4th vs. Haubstadt. 25-24 (NP), 1925 (Haubstadt), 1-15 (Haubstadt) Aces: Annemarie Cardin (2), Christine Scheller (2), Kennady Livers (2), Katelyn Norman (1), Hannah Will (1), Haleigh Shell (1) Assists: Kennady Livers (1) Kills: Stephanie Patton (2), Annemarie Cardin (1), Christine Scheller (1), Haleigh Shell (1) Digs: Katelyn Norman (1), Madelyn McGee (1), Christine Scheller (1), Kennady Livers (1)

Bri Brown, Megan Baehl, and Eli Schapker celebrate a point. The Vikings represented themselves very well before falling in four games to eventual champion Mater Dei in Saturday’s Sectional. Photo by Dave Pearce

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820 E. Water St. 2 br, 1 1/2 car garage $32,900 MLS #194697

4835 Carrie Lane 3 br, 2 ba, 1372 sq. ft. $24,900 MLS #194704

300 Kennedy Drive 3 br, 2 1/2 ba, 4 1/2 car att gar. $166,900 MLS# 190819

Located on 4.186 acres in Wadesville, Indiana. House is updated with neutral decor. Inside you will find 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The entry way is open with a neutral tile floor and a coat closet. The kitchen is open and features a bar area for dining as well as a stainless fridge and hood, as well as a Jenn Air stove. The living room is open to the kitchen area and features a vaulted ceiling with dual ceiling fans and large patio doors that exit to the back yard area. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and living room area and features a tile floor and a large bay window. Also located on the property is a large pole barn that measures 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, of which 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; is concreted, and there is also a 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lean to attached to the pole barn.

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7400 Meinschein Rd. 335 West 8th Street 8395 Bald Knob Rd. Country Privacy! 3-4 br, 2 ba. 5 br, 1 Â˝ ba, original wood 3 br, 1 1/2 ba, pole barn, garage $79,900 MLS #193522 $79,900 MLS# 191808 $76,900 MLS #188123

6224 N Ford Road 2 br, 1 ba, 1024 sq ft $69,900 MLS# 194435

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POSEY COUNTY’S 2012 GENERAL ELECTION Latest list of polling places released By Pam Robinson Election day is Tuesday, November 6, 2012, but eager voters can cast their ballots before then at the Election Office in the Posey County Courthouse and at county satellite locations. Early voting begins Monday, October 8, at the Election Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early voting will be allowed at county satellite locations on Saturday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Listed are the 34 precincts in the county and the 25 polling places, including early voting locations. If you are unsure of your voting location, please call the Election Office at 8381339. BETHEL

During this campaign I have enjoyed talking directly with you, the people of Posey County, about your vision for our community. As we have talked, I know we share the same vision of strong schools and job opportunities here in Posey County. A strong and safe Posey County is what I worked for as your prosecutor and it is what I will continue to work for as your State Representative.

As you head to the polls on November 6th, I ask you to send one of Posey County’s own to the State House. I ask for your vote for State Representative.

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FEDERAL U.S. Congress, Indiana’s 8th District Dave Crooks I own my own small business. Unlike Congressman Bucshon, I will not turn my back on Hoosier workers, seniors, and small businesses just to give more handout to corporations that outsource American jobs overseas. I understand how tough it is for many families to put gas in the car and groceries on the table, and I will go to Congress to give Hoosier families a real voice in Washington. The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: Reducing our debt and creating new jobs are my top priorities.

My full name is: Dave Crooks I am seeking the office of: United States Congress I am affiliated with (which) party: Democrat My family consists of: My wife Shelley and our three children: Mackenzie, Jared, and Jacob. The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: I’m running against Congressman Bucshon because I believe that his budget priorities are irresponsible. He has supported two budgets that would end the Medicare guarantee while multimillionaires and corporations that send American jobs overseas get new tax cuts. I believe these priorities are wrong. I will work to find bi-partisan, common-sense solutions to our nation’s problems and to get things done for Hoosier workers, middle-class families, seniors, and small businesses, not for the special interests. I am qualified to hold this office because: As a small business owner, I understand the struggles involved in starting a business, making payroll, and balancing a budget. I know first-hand the difficulties small business owners face when dealing with burdensome regulations when they try to expand their operations and hire new workers. I will be an advocate for small businesses by working to eliminate unnecessary regulations, make it easier for entrepreneurs to get access to loans, and I will fight for tax credits for small businesses that make capital investments and hire new workers. As a former State Representative in the Indiana General Assembly, I built a strong record of fighting for middle-class families, seniors, and small businesses. I always worked with members of both sides of the isle to represent the interests of hard-working Hoosier families. I never advocated for a partisan, ideological agenda, and often stood up to members of my own party. I will continue to be an independent voice in Congress. The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I know first-hand the struggles of Hoosier families. I grew up in a working-class household where my mom and sister were factory workers until their jobs were outsourced to Malaysia, my dad worked at a local power plant, and my brother was an underground coal miner. I started my first job at the age of nine at a gas station down the street from our home in a rural town of Graysville, Indiana in Sullivan County. I worked hard my entire life, and today

My solution for these issues is: The $16 trillion debt is unsustainable, and cutting the out-ofcontrol government spending must be the starting point to putting our economy back on track. We have to act responsibly when determining where the spending cuts are made. We should not cut funding for education, high tech research, and job training programs – investments critical to creating new jobs. And we cannot end the Medicare guarantee and ask seniors to pay $6,400 more a year in order to give even more tax breaks to the wealthy. As a member of the Indiana General Assembly, every budget I voted for was a balanced budget. To keep members of Congress accountable to taxpayers, I strongly support a Balanced Budget Amendment to the United States Constitution. Such an Amendment will ensure that Congress does what every family and small business has to do – live within its means. I will be an advocate for small businesses by working to eliminate unnecessary regulations, make it easier for entrepreneurs to get access to loans, and I will fight for tax credits for small businesses that make capital investments and hire new workers. To help preserve American jobs, I will fight for legislation that increases penalties for employers who hire illegal workers, end taxpayer handouts to corporations that send American jobs overseas, require corporations to pay taxes on their overseas income, and I will oppose any new NAFTA-style trade deals that outsource American jobs. I also support imposing tariffs on Chinese products until they stop manipulating their currency. As long as China continues to manipulate their currency, we will continue to lose jobs because of unfair competition. Hoosiers work hard every day, and we need to make sure that we have a chance to compete. If elected, you can count on me to: I will never turn my back on Hoosier families. Congressman Bucshon said he wanted to go to Congress to change Washington, but after just 18 months in office, Washington changed him. I will never put special interests ahead of the interests of my constituents, and I pledge to always be responsive and accessible to all residents. The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is: Congressman Bucshon supports tax breaks for companies that outsource American jobs overseas. I oppose those tax breaks. Congressman Bucshon voted against a bi-partisan measure to use tariffs as a tool to force China to stop manipulating their currency and let us compete fairly. I support those tariffs because if China continues to cheat, we will continue to lose Hoosier jobs. Congressman Bucshon voted to turn Medicare into a voucher program, which would require future retirees to pay $6,400 more each year for their health care needs while at the same time supporting generous tax cuts for multimillionaires and for companies that outsource Ameri-

Bart Gadau back to the state and local level where we have more of a say in what the government does.

My full name is: Bart Charles Gadau I am seeking the office of: US Congress, Indiana’s 8th District I am affiliated with (which) party: Libertarian My family consists of: Wife – Itzuri Gadau, Son 15 – Mason Hart, Daughter 10 – Makenna Gadau, we also have another son on the way, due January 25, 2013 The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: I believe our two party political system is broken, and both parties are more concerned with gaining power rather than doing what is best for our nation or its citizens. I believe that having a strong third party candidate who is interested in smaller government and following the Constitution, is the answer to many of our problems. I am qualified to hold this office because: I feel that the most rich and powerful of our nation have been in power for far too long. It is time for an average every day Hoosier to be elected, so we can finally have representation for all of the rest of our citizens which are not in the top percentile of income. The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I am an honest, hard-working middle class Hoosier, just looking to get Washington DC’s hand out of everything we do. I am looking to go to Washington to take power away from the federal government and bring it

The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: 1. The economy - Our economy is going down the drain, and I believe government is the biggest part of the problem. We are in too many wars, we rely on the Federal Reserve (a private organization) to dictate how much our money is worth, how much to print, and what interest rates should be in our country. On top of that our public officials spend our tax dollars as if it is Monopoly money with no regards to how we are going to pay for their spending. 2. Government control – I believe our government has taken way too many of our rights away from us in the name of safety. Whether it is the unconstitutional use of the TSA, or simply telling us what we are allowed to eat, or drink, or how we should live our lives, or run our own business, government interference into our God given rights is out of control. My solution for these issues is: My solution to these and most other issues is to get the federal government out of our lives as much as possible. I believe that citizens in the US are intelligent and know what is best for themselves and their families. We do not need government intervention to tell us how to live our lives and take care of our families. For those things that do need to be run by the government, I believe a majority of those things need to be handled on the state and local level where we have a better say, rather than issues being decided by just a few in Washington DC. If elected you can count on me to: Work for the people of Indiana and the rest of the nation to cut wasteful government spending and fight for your individual rights. The one thing that sets me apart from my opponents is: That I do not have to answer to my political party. We are not looking to become rich or gain power, we simply want less government, and therefore I can listen to, and govern according to the people of Indiana rather that what my political party says is best for them, unlike Republicans and Democrats. Other relevant facts about me: I am proud that I am an average hard working middle class Hoosier, just looking to live his life and provide for his family. I am not a career politician, in fact this is the first elected office I have ever run for.

can jobs. I believe that this approach to the federal budget is irresponsible and it will jeopardize the financial security of middle-class families. Other relevant facts about me: (experience, education, other service or positions held, etc.) I was born and raised in a working-class household in small, rural town of Graysville, Indiana in Sullivan County. My mom and sister were factory worker, my dad worked in the maintenance department of a local power plant, and my brother was an underground coal miner. I was instilled with the Hoosier work ethic at an early age, starting my first job at the age of nine at a gas station down the street from my family’s home. I also spent several summers of my teenage years working on local farms. At the age of seventeen, I began working at my first radio station, which turned into a career in radio broadcasting. After working at radio stations across Southwestern Indiana and the Wabash Valley, I decided to start my own business. Today, I own and operate three radio stations in Knox and Daviess Counties, and I serve as the play-by-play voice of the

Washington Hatchets boys basketball team. With my experience creating jobs and balancing budgets, I decided to dedicate my time serving my community, and in 1996 I was elected to the Indiana General Assembly. As a State Representative, I built a strong record of fighting for middle-class families, seniors, and small businesses. I always worked with members of both sides of the isle to represent the interests of hard-working Hoosier families, and as a result, I earned a reputation for being an independent voice in the General Assembly. I never advocated for a partisan, ideological agenda, and often stood up to members of my own party. I retired from the General Assembly in 2008 to spend more time with my family. But frustrated by the partisan rhetoric and gridlock in Congress, I decided it was time to get off the bench and work toward securing a better, brighter future for our children and grandchildren. I live with my wife Shelley, a school teacher at North Daviess Elementary School, in Washington, Indiana. We are the proud parents of three children: Mackenzie, Jared, and Jacob.

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State Representative District 64

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Thomas Washburne

Mark Norton States into a great nation and blessing to the world.

want the voters of Posey County to know about me is that I am just like them. I get up every day to go work to provide for my family and I, play by the rules, and pay my fair share (with no complaints) for the betterment of our society.

The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: I believe the two largest issues are the need for job growth and the need for responsible, prudent government.

The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: The main two things that I see as the largest issues in the near future are jobs and education.

My solution for these issues is: High unemployment is tied to our sluggish economy. I believe that the key to vigorous economic growth and jobs is getting government out of the way and allowing free people to utilize their talents to create wealth and opportunity. I therefore support reducing taxes, repealing unnecessary regulations and allowing all people to fulfill their potential and pursue happiness as they see fit. Simply put, Indiana needs to be the best place in the country to do business. If we can do this, the unemployment rate will drop dramatically.

My full name is: Thomas W. Washburne I am seeking the office of: State Representative, Indiana House of Representatives District 64 I am affiliated with (which) party: Republican My family consists of: My wife Lynne and I have been married for 25 years and we have five children ranging in age from 21 to 11. The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: I am concerned about whether we will leave to our children the same liberty-loving country that our ancestors gave to us. I am qualified to hold this office because: I was raised in Southern Indiana and reflect its values of individual responsibility and restrained government. I am a social and fiscal conservative. The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I cherish the traditional American heritage expressed in our Declaration of Independence and federal and state constitutions. I seek to preserve the liberty expressed in those documents and which propelled the United

If elected, you can count on me to: Hold firm to the principles expressed in our traditional Ameri- My full name is: Mark A. Norton can heritage. I am seeking the office of: Candidate for State The one thing that sets me apart from my op- Representative District 64 ponent is: Our views regarding the proper role of government appear to be drastically different. I be- I am affiliated with (which) party: Democrat lieve that restrained government, abundant liberty and individual responsibility are keys to a vibrant, My family consists of: Married for over 29 ½ successful America. I oppose excessive govern- years to Darcy C. Norton ment regulation and the forced redistribution of Two children: Christopher M. Norton age 33, wealth. Princeton, Ind. Dustin L. Norton (Kristen) age 29, Durham, N.C. Other relevant facts about me: (experience, edu- Grandchildren: Laryssa C. Norton age 5, also excation, other service or positions held, etc.) pecting a girl in March 2013 I am a graduate of PrincetonCommunityHigh School and hold a degree in engineering from PurdueUniversity and a law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. I have practiced law in a variety of settings and formerly served as Chief of Staff for two Indiana Congressmen, including former Representative John Hostettler. I am an Eagle Scout and am actively involved as a leader with Boy Scout Troop 393 in St. Wendel.

State Representative District 76 Wendy McNamara and faculty. That is my career. As the State Representative for District 76, I serve the people of Southwest Indiana. That is my calling. I am not in this for power or for prestige. I am in it for you and it is my honor and privilege to serve you each and every day to bring a new and better tomorrow to our community. The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: Jobs, jobs, and jobs; Education; Control Government Spending

My full name is: Wendy McNamara I am seeking the office of: State Representative House District 76 I am affiliated with (which) party: Republican My family consists of: Marc (spouse); Mercury (dog); The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: When I decided to run for office, I came offering servant leadership based on new leadership leading to a new tomorrow. As I look back at the past two years, I have been able to accomplish a lot of what I set out to do. I have provided our community with someone who listens, someone who cares, and someone who genuinely puts people above politics and party. I want to continue to bring true and substantive change for this community. I am qualified to hold this office because: I have many years of experience in education and am currently your HD 76 State Legislator. I know what it takes to listen to the community and lead. The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I have provided real solutions to problems/issues facing our community instead of lip service. I set out to make a difference in our community and take my servant leadership from the classroom to the Statehouse. I feel I have been able to do exactly that. Within weeks of entering the State Legislature, I purposely positioned myself to be able to build relationships that would benefit us in Southern Indiana. I have 100% voting record and 100% attendance. I have been there every day to be a voice for you. I have worked hard to promote and be vigilant on behalf of the farmer’s in our community. My voting record will reflect 100% support of farmers in our area. I co-authored legislation to reduce the corporate tax rate to encourage corporations to set up business here. I supported legislation that phases out the Inheritance Tax by 2024, enhances the Dinosaur Building Tax Credit, increased opportunities for access to start-up capital, focused on entrepreneurship and small business, and allowed Hoosier workers the freedom to decide where there hard earned dollars go. I voted to double funding for full day kindergarten, provide higher education scholarships to students who graduate from high school early. And most importantly, provide a constant and rich career and life experience to guide discussion on education legislation. Each weekday, I get up and serve my students

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The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: The primary reason I am seeking this office is to offer a voice at our statehouse to middle-class working people, instead of the special interests groups that currently have all the influence in our legislature. The hard working people of our state seem to always be the last ones considered when we are looking at the affects of pending legislation. Too many of our established politicians are more worried about chasing the money needed for re-election to another term, instead of worrying about what is the right thing to do for working Hoosiers. I am more than qualified for this office. First because I am a graduate of Indiana State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration. But more importantly because I have been a full-time working resident of Gibson County this past 32 years and have been actively involved in my community and aware of its needs from our state legislature. We are desperately in need of average, everyday working Hoosiers to bring a new perspective to our “citizen legislature”. The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: The thing that I

My solution for these issues is: My solutions would be as follows. Number one in helping to create quality, high-paying jobs for our state would include re-investing in our state’s infrastructure. Infrastructure investments within our state have been lacking during the recent recession and we have fallen behind with work that is desperately needed. These investments create good-paying local jobs and lead to increasing economic activity within the communities where these investments are made. Tax incentives for job creation should also meet minimum wage thresholds. The days of giving taxpayer dollars, for creating minimum wage jobs, is history as far as I’m concerned when I get elected. Secondly we need to re-invest in our public education system while continuing to streamline its costs and eliminate waste. We need to insure that our school districts have the proper funds needed to provide quality education for all of our students. We need to also invest in preschool education for our most vulnerable young citizens. Pre-school education is the proven factor in preparing our young children for kindergarten and continued learning. Many of our children lack the necessary resources at home to provide them this needed opportunity and I believe the state has a responsibility to provide this option for them. If elected, you can count on me to: If elected, the citizens can count on me to put working middleclass citizens first, when considering all legislation and its effects upon them. I will be working for the constituents within this district first, and not for the special interests groups that have ruled at our statehouse over these last eight years. The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is: The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is the fact that I have been a citizen here in Southwestern Indiana for my entire adult life, working and raising my family here in our community. I am only concerned with Indiana and the quality of life issues that we and our families face here. My opponent has spent most of his adult life in Washington, D.C. and several years in Michigan working for right-wing organizations that have worked against public schools and public sector workers. We can ill afford to have any Washington-style politics at our statehouse in Indianapolis representing special interests groups at the expense of our citizens here in Southwestern Indiana.

State Representative District 76

My solution for these issues is: Jobs: The conditions have been set to allow jobs to devel- Trent Van Haaften op here. The community has to set itself apart sues is: In the past two years, the legisso employers will want to make Southwest Indilature has cut nearly a billion dollars from ana its’ home. One of the biggest underutilized our public schools. Our schools are the economic development tools in Posey County is foundation of our small communities and the Port of Southern Indiana. A lot more can be it is time for someone to actually stand done to market and spur economic development up and speak up for our schools. Control using the infrastructure we already have. Bringof our schools needs to be returned to loing new and high-paying jobs to Southwest Incal school boards and parents. We now diana must be priority number one. see ideas coming from Indianapolis where Education: As an educator, I will continue the bureaucrats in want to take over not only same advancement of education that is happenindividual schools, nut entire school dising here in Southwest Indiana. I am uniquely tricts. This is extremely troubling because qualified to work with teachers and parents to the folks here know what is best for Mount put students first. It is important to advocate for Vernon and North Posey schools. expansion of early childhood education, expand the opportunities for students to earn dual credThe second issue is the availability of jobs. its, and enhance the workforce with students When we think about economic developprepared to enter into the 21st century with ment, we need to focus on our infrastrucskills required to be globally competitive. ture. Roads, rail and rivers are our assets. Control Government Spending: Ensuring that Let’s use them to the best of our ability. Indiana maintains its financial security for fuWe also need to reward the creation of jobs ture generations is critical. It is important to and not just spending our tax dollars on ensure that taxes are kept low, fiscal discipline My name is: W. Trent Van Haaften “hoping” to land jobs. We spend a lot of is maintained, and a climate where job creation will flourish is provided. The primary reason or reasons I am our tax dollars on incentives to lure compaseeking this office: Our state leaders have nies here without any certainty of a payoff. If elected, you can count on me to: You can lost their focus on helping people, espe- How about if we provide a tax break for count on me to continue to work hard to get re- cially the folks of Posey County. We have a new company or an existing company sults for our community, listen, and be there as seen one of our schools districts shut down when they actually add jobs? a voice for us. In two short years, I have man- without a fight from our state leaders. Per aged to place us on the map and bring attention capita personal income in Indiana contin- If elected, you can count on me to: Put and solutions to problems left unresolved in this ues to decrease putting us in the bottom the people of Posey County first and actucommunity for years. ten states. We are in the bottom ten states ally listen to everyone. is college attainment for our children and The one thing that sets me apart from my op- the bottom ten states in early education. The one thing that sets me apart from ponent is: I am a bipartisan person who has This all means we are not putting “people” my opponent is: I was raised here and provided our community with someone who first. It is time to put the people first. This is have always called Posey County home. listens, someone who cares, and someone who what I have done and will do again in state This upbringing and continued commitment to you gives me a better understandgenuinely puts people above politics and party. government. ing of how the people of Posey County can In two years of office, I have worked hard to build relationships with decision makers result- I am qualified to hold this office because: be best served by state government. ing in true benefits to our community in mean- I have previously been entrusted by the ingful and substantive ways. people of Posey County with the respon- Other relevant facts about me: I am the sibility of this job, as well as being your youngest child of David and Dolores Van Other relevant facts about me: (experience, prosecutor. Both of these responsibilities Haaften. My wife, Beverly, and I reside education, other service or positions held, etc.) required me to listen to all sides of an issue here in Mount Vernon. My law partner and I am in my 18th year with the Evansville Van- and make the difficult decisions needed in I operate Van Haaften & Farrar, Attorneys at Law. My prior service includes serving derburgh School Corporation as a teacher and state government. as Prosecuting Attorney, State Representaas an administrator. I have had the honor of teaching at the University of Southern Indiana The thing that I most want the voters of tive, President of Posey County Commuand University of Evansville. I hold a Master of Posey County to know about me is: I am nity Foundation and coaching junior high Education and a Master of Educational Leader- the same public servant they have previ- football. ship from the University of Southern Indiana, ously entrusted to be their Teacher Certification from Valparaiso Univer- prosecutor and state rep- Polling places continued from page C1 sity, and a B.A. in Political Science with a mi- resentative. Politics today MARRS SOUTH SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST nor in Criminal Justice from the University of is a nasty business, but my 11325 LOWER MT. VERNON ROAD Indianapolis. focus is not on politics. My MT. VERNON, INDIANA 47620 focus is always about what MARRS WEST IMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST I am endorsed in the 2012 general election by is best for my hometown 5812 FORD ROAD Indiana Farm Bureau Elect PAC, Indiana Right community. MT. VERNON, INDIANA 47620 to Life, National Rifle Association, Indiana The main two or three POINT POINT TWP. NAZARENE CHURCH Chamber of Commerce, National Federation things I see as the largest 12601 BONEBANK ROAD of Independent Business, and the Chamber of issues in the near future MT. VERNON, INDIANA 47620 Commerce of Southwest Indiana. are: Reversing the attack ROBB 1 POSEYVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER** on public education and the 60 N CHURCH STREET Please visit www.wendymcnamara.com to find creation of jobs. POSEYVILLE, INDIANA 47633 out more about my campaign or follow me on Facebook. My solution for these is- Continued on page C4

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Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Tony Bennett the world. Through the hard work of Hoosier students and educators we have found success, and I’m pleased to report that by every measure, our students are achieving more today than they were four years ago. I am running for re-election so we can continue to improve the opportunities available to Indiana’s students. I am qualified to hold this office because: My entire professional life has been committed to education. I’ve worked as a teacher, basketball coach, principal, and local superintendent, and for the last four years as Superintendent of Public Instruction. This experience has provided me a firm understanding of the important role education plays in the lives of Hoosier children, both for this generation of students and those that follow.

My full name is: Tony Bennett I am seeking the office of: Superintendent of Public Instruction

The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I believe we are especially indebted to the multitude of great educators that serve Indiana’s students. There’s nothing more critical than ensuring every Indiana classroom has a great teacher. That’s why we supported policies to ensure even more students have the opportunity to have a great teacher.

I am affiliated with (which) party: Republican My family consists of: I am a husband and father of four children - including one set of triplets and three grandchildren. The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: I believe we must elevate the academic achievement and career preparation of all Indiana students to be the best in the United States and on par with the most competitive countries in

The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: 1. We must keep a laser focus on preparing Indiana’s students to graduate high school ready to enter the workforce. Almost 86% of Indiana students graduated high school in 2011, the highest mark in Indiana’s history. Student test scores have improved by more than 8%, and Indiana is second in the nation for student performance gains on ad-

COUNTY OFFICE County Commissioner District 3 Jerry Walden various management positions. Also, having lived in other areas outside of Posey County, I have a unique perspective, which can be an asset. The thing that I want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I will make decisions based on what is good for Posey County, not a political party. The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: attracting new and keeping existing businesses, population growth and the New Harmony Bridge.

My full name is: Jerry Rea Walden I am seeking the office of: Posey County Commissioner, District Three. I am affiliated with (which) party: The Republican Party. My family consists of: Shelia Walden (wife of 34 years), Joshua Walden (son), Rachel & Nathan Toon (daughter and son-in-law). Grandchildren: Dakota Walden, Trinity Toon and Baby Boy Toon due in December. The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: I have a heart for Posey County and I want to see the county grow and prosper. Since moving here in 1982, I have seen a loss in population, the closing of schools and the closing of many businesses. I would like to see this trend reversed, as we are loosing our younger people to other communities. It is important for Posey County to be attractive to our youth and to the people who are employed within the county. I feel that Posey County should be a destination not a drive-by. I am qualified to hold this office because: First of all, I am a business owner and I feel that I can bring a business perspective to this office. Second, I have had the experience of leadership while serving in the Army and having been a Teamster Union Steward where I had to settle disputes between management and labor. Third, I have worked in

My solution for these issues is: I will work closely with all branches of government in the city, county and state. I will review previous studies completed by outside sources and review options within these studies to see if their suggestions are viable. I will explore ideas that other towns and counties in the Mid-West have used, which have been successful. If elected, you can count on me to: I will be available to listen to the citizens of Posey County regarding their concerns and to work hard to find solutions that will be best for the county. The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is: As a business owner in Posey County, I have a financial investment in this county. My views of attracting and maintaining businesses stem from hands on experience. Other relevant facts about me: My family and I have lived in Mount Vernon for 30 years. I served in Vietnam as a Certified Air Traffic Controller and ran ground control approach radar. I am a former Teamster Union Steward. I graduated with a BA from Seattle Pacific University with Academic Honors. I worked as a Machinist and Tool and Die Maker, while putting myself through college. I attend Bethesda Baptist Church in Savah. I am a member of the American Legion Post # 0005 and Wadesville VFW Post # 6576. I am a past president of Mount Vernon Kiwanis. I was an ASE Certified Technician and owned Jerry Walden’s Repair Service in Mount Vernon. Shelia and I own Walden Insurance Agency in Mount Vernon. My son, Joshua Walden, owns Dakota’s Detailing and Body Shop in Mount Vernon. My daughter, Rachel, and son-in-law, Nathan Toon, own NaeRae’s Naturally Organic Food Store in Mount Vernon.

Scott Moye I am qualified to hold this office because: Currently serving as your Commissioner for the past 8 years, served on the Posey County Council for 8 years. The thing that I want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I am a leader and someone they can continue to talk to and listen to your concerns. I have always been active in the community. The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: We must continue to retain and bring jobs to the area, continue to develop the Port area. We need to develop the northern end of the county along I-64, we have to the 3 ‘R’s” to do that they are River, Railroads, and Roads. Continue to deliver good police and Emergency Medical Service.... Roads and infrastructure....... My full name: Scott Moye I am seeking the office of: Posey County Commissioner District 3 I am affiliated with (which) party: Democrat My family consists of: Life long resident of Posey County, son of Charles and Catherine Ann Moye, two children Kelsey 16, and Evan 11. The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: Enjoy working with the community, wants to see Posey County move forward by landing jobs.

If elected, you can count on me to: You can count on me to be there fighting for Posey County and the tax payers. I will be a hands on Commissioner involved in the issues we face. What sets me apart from my opponent: My experience and years of service....... Other relevant facts about me: My years of service as Commissioner, I am a life long resident of Posey County, member of the First United Methodist church, member of the Sons American Legion, Elks club and Western Hill County Club. Member of the Association of County Commissioners and Association of Indiana Counties.

vanced placement exams. For all of these reasons, I believe it’s an exciting time to be in education. 2. One of our biggest goals is to continue to elevate the discussion and dialogue around education. When we’re traveling around Indiana, we have the opportunity to listen and collect some of the best ideas. This is why I have personally met with tens of thousands of educators, parents and students. We’ll continue to make community outreach a top priority in our next term. 3. I believe reading is a critical life skill. It’s one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids in the early years of their academic development. That’s why we’ve focused on ensuring students can read at grade level by the end of third grade. My solution for these issues is: We must continue to find new and innovative ways to help our students. We can do this by ensuring every child has the opportunity to have a great teacher and make sure all children learn to read at an early age. If we continue this discussion with the appropriate sense of commitment and urgency, I have no doubt Indiana’s students will continue to have success. If elected, you can count on me to: I promise

to work hard everyday. Our students don’t have a minute to lose and we don’t have a moment to waste. We must ensure that our students are graduating ready for college and careers. I believe that the key to Indiana’s economic success depends on the strength of the schools in our communities. We’ve made tremendous strides to ensure students graduate high school college or career ready, but we must do more. As a former principal at a Career and Technical Education center I believe it is critical that we understand the needs of Indiana’s business community so we can better prepare students to enter the workforce. The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is: Rather than seeking out differences, I believe we owe it to the voters of Indiana to concentrate on our goals to improve education. Other relevant facts about me: (experience, education, other service or positions held, etc.) I hold a doctorate degree in Education and his Superintendent’s License from Spalding University, a Certification in Secondary Administration and Supervision, a Master of Science in Secondary Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Indiana University Southeast.

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COUNTY OFFICE County Treasurer Carl Schmitz

John Sherrtz 1.) Increase the population of young adults living and working in our county 2.) Increase the number of jobs in Posey County 3.) Protect the vitality of Posey County agriculture

County are taking the steps necessary to explore other possibilities and different avenues to keep young families and professionals in Posey County. By continuing to work with both existing and prospective businesses to expand their operations and locate here with jobs that pay competitive wages as well as jobs suited for our children that are of the caliber that when they graduate from school they don’t have to relocate to other areas of the country to fulfill their career desires. In addition, I will continue to work with the both local and regional economic development commissions along with searching for further grant funding.

My solution for these issues is: Posey County must become more friendly to industry by actively striving to recruit new industry and nurture existing companies. Expanding our industrial base creates job opportunities for Posey County citizens of all ages, encouraging community development and opportunities to support infrastructure that, in turn, keeps young adults in our county. A vital piece of infrastructure that stimulates this growth is the building of good transportation routes within the county. Efficient transportation is an important factor in protecting the livelihoods of farmers and agribusinesses already serving as a major industry in the county. My full name is: Carl A. Schmitz I am seeking the office of: County Commissioner, District 1 I am affiliated with (which) party: Republican My family consists of: Wife Delene (Phillips), realtor and broker associate with Shrode Agency, Inc., Son Hans, Gibson County Purdue Extension Educator, Daughter Carolina Patterson (Michael), office manager for The Cutting Crew, and Grandson Levi Patterson. The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: Living in Posey County has been a blessing my entire life. This community has given so much to me that I feel a responsibility to reciprocate with my service. After seeing the loss of population and employment opportunities in the county and consulting with friends and family, I feel that becoming County Commissioner is the best use of my talents and experience to give back to Posey County. I am qualified to hold this office because: As secretary, treasurer, and a managing partner in Dutchman Farms, Inc., I have the business sense required to manage inputs and employees. My experience on state, national, and international boards allows me to interact and conduct business with individuals of diverse mindsets. The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: Having been a dairy farmer all of my life, I know how to work hard all seven days of the week. As Commissioner, I intend to maintain that ethic, working seven days a week to solve the problems our community faces. The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are:

If elected, you can count on me to: You can count on me to use my common sense experience in working to create a better life for all the residents of Posey County.

My name is: John K. Sherretz I am seeking the office of: I am seeking the office of Posey County Commissioner First district

The one thing that sets me apart from my op- I am affiliated with (which) party: I am affiliated ponent is: I have never served in public office with the Democrat party. before, so I am willing to listen to and work for all citizens of Posey County. The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: I am running for County CommisOther relevant facts about me: (experience, sioner because I am willing and able to accept the education, other service or positions held, etc.) challenges that lie ahead. With my past experience -Graduate of North Posey High School I will be able to provide good leadership so that -Vice-President of Posey County Farm Bureau, county government can continue to operate all of Inc. its vital services while ensuring that the county re-Formerly served on the National Dairy Board, a mains financially stable. There are important deciUS Secretary of Agriculture appointment sions that must be made in the coming years. With -Former member of Dairy Management, Inc., the my knowledge and experience in supervisory popromotion arm of the US dairy industry sitions for corporations and a prior small business -Former founder of the US Dairy Export Coun- owner as well as your County Auditor, Councilcil, overseeing world-wide dairy product exports man, and Commissioner I am confident that you -Treasurer of the Southwest Indiana Holstein will be pleased with my performance. Breeders Association, promoting Southwest Indiana dairy cattle The main two or three things I see as the largest -Clerk and ringman for local, state, and national issues in the near future are: Holstein cow sales One important issue is creating jobs in our county. -Helped establish the Partners in Food program, Posey County overall has been fortunate durwherein farmers provide meat and potatoes to loing this national economic downturn. According cal food pantries to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Posey County -Former director of God’s Storehouse, oversee- has consistently remained below the state uneming site establishment of St. Peter’s food pantry ployment percentage. In fact Posey County has -Former member of the Indiana FFA Foundation remained under the state unemployment rate for Board, overseeing state FFA programs 62 consecutive months. The Bureau of Labor Sta-4-H and FFA Dairy Judging coach for local high tistics also listed Posey County as one of only 4 school students counties in the state with a weekly average wage -2004 Recipient of the Kiwanis Distinguished above the national average of $935.00. In addiService Award tion, STATS Indiana on ranking for Posey County, -Active member of Zion Lippe United Church ranked the county as follows: of Christ -United Caring Shelter, have prepared meals for Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2010, 20+ years $38,398.00 which ranked our county the 7th -Member and current treasurer of Robinson highest out of 92 counties. Township Conservation Club Median Household Income in 2010 was $56,159.00 which ranked us 8th out of 92 counties.

County Commissioner District 1 Chris Harp

cial cleaning company and the former owner of a pre-school / daycare for over 10 years while supporting my 3 children as a single mother. The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: • Ensure tax statements are timely and accurate • The implementation of the web based system for Posey County residents to pay their property taxes online

My full name is: Christina (Chris) Harp I am seeking the office of: Posey County Treasurer I am affiliated with (which) party: Republican My family consists of: One son, Gordon Wiley; two daughters, Melissa Wheeler and Sarah Wiley; one grandson, Braden Wheeler – age 2. I am the daughter of deceased parents, Paul and Virginia Nix The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: I love Posey County where I have lived most of my life, and it would be a privilege to serve the residents of Posey County and provide clear information they need as taxpayers. I believe I can bring my passion for numbers and the love of people to the office with a servant’s heart. I am qualified to hold this office because: I have the background and 25 years of experience in business that it takes to be the County Treasurer. For the past 15 years, I worked in finance for Welborn Health Plans, and prior to that, I kept financial records using accounting skills and budget management for three area businesses. While working for Welborn Health Plans I have been responsible for daily receipts and depositing of these funds. I work closely with local companies’ accounting departments, being responsible for the billing of their employees’ health insurance premiums and responsible for reconciling their accounts. The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I enjoy working and also volunteering with many local organizations including Kiwanis and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. I have years of customer service experience. I am a small business owner of a commer-

This information clearly shows that Posey County has remained an economically viable county despite the current national economic woes. It is evident that good paying jobs do exist in Posey County and that we the commissioners of Posey

The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is: I have the financial experience needed to direct the Treasurer’s office into the future. Plus I have customer service skills and experience to make the department friendly and supportive to the many taxpayers who need additional assistance. Other relevant facts about me: (experience, education, other service or positions held, etc.) I graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1976, studied music with Dr. Julie Wieck and Dr. Bill Esh at the University of Evansville in the 1980’s, and I hold an Indiana Health Insurance agent’s license. I began working as a bookkeeper in my father’s business- Nix Auto Parts in 1978. I worked in payroll, accounts receivable/payable for Droste’s Jewelry Shoppe in 1980. I was offered a wonderful opportunity 15 years ago to work in the finance department of Welborn Health Plans. I learned the majority of my accounting skills at Welborn, including preparation of financial statements, billing statements, Schedule A (5500) tax reports and additional financial tasks. I volunteer and serve as board member for several nonprofit/charity organizations, including Kiwanis, YMCA Partner for Youth Campaign and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra where I have been affective in organizing fundraisers and telemarketing.

The next priority is to continue to upgrade our county roads and bridges to entice industry to move into Posey County. We have paved and resealed 106 miles of road in the last two years at a cost of $4,600,000.00, again helping our infrastructure to entice industry and people to expand in our county. The next priority is: Last but most important of all Listen to the voters of Posey County and continue to address your needs. If elected, you can count on me to: If elected you can count on me to continue my efforts as I have explained above. County Governments all over Indian are facing enormous financial challenges. The challenge will be to provide good leadership so that county government can continue to operate all of its vital services. I know that with my experience I can positively contribute to this effort. Other relevant facts about me: Part of my Father’s family came to Posey County in 1816 and settled in Point Township and our family has resided in Posey County ever since. Posey County is where I grew up and started a family of my own. I attended Lawrence and St. Matthews elementary schools and graduated from Mount Vernon high school. I also attended Evansville College (Business Admin.) and graduated from College of Advanced Transportation majoring in ICC law. I was past President of Delta Nu Alpha Transportation Fraternity. It is because of my deep connection with this county that I have chosen to be involved in politics and do my best to make this county as good as place as any in the state to raise family and start a career. I am married to my wife; Marie and we have 2 sons and one daughter. Trent and his wife Deanna, Josh and his wife Gayle and our daughter Ardith Jordan (deceased march 8, 2012) and her husband Craig. We are blessed to have 8 Grandchildren. My wife and I belong to St. Francis Xavier Church in Poseyville. I’m also a member of St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Posey County Historical Society and the Knights of St. John.

County Commissioner District 1 Roy Maynard cal government and that’s what I intend to provide them as their treasurer. The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: The position means more to me than a paycheck. If elected Posey County County Treasurer I will be a full time office holder who is not afraid to work just as hard as the people around. I am a property/land owner who pays taxes here and my family has done so for several generations. My grandfather Elijah Ludlow, and his father his father Abe Ludlow, and His father Charles Ludlow all owned/ farmed land here.

My solution for these issues is: • Work with other offices including the County Auditor and County Accessor to provide the very best service and efficient operation for the taxpayers of Posey County • Cross train each employee in the Treasurer’s office with internal controls in place while providing a friendly and professional atmosphere in the office and to the public • Work with the State of Indiana in implementing new technology in the office and making sure each employee is familiar with this technology If elected, you can count on me to: Work each day to bring the best service to each taxpayer. Also, I will be active in answering all questions and forwarding any information needed to help all Posey County taxpayers understand their tax statement.

One of the important characteristics we need is the ability to adapt to a changing economic environment and to “expand our horizons” and meet the demands of the twenty-first century for our children and grandchildren. We must continue to work diligently to make sound financial decisions in order to keep our taxes under control and further grow our economy.

My full name is: Roy F Maynard I am seeking the office of: Posey County Treasurer I am affiliated with (which) party: Democrat My family consists of: Myself, My wife Winter, my 5 year old son Andrew and my 2 ½ year old son Elijah

The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: 1)As I said in the spring, if elected treasurer I would like to see the office go online so tax payers have the option to pay their taxes online. 2) I think courteous and efficient service will always be an issue for all public servants. Those who forget the “golden rule” tend to have short lived careers. My solution for these issues is: 1) Work with the county council, commissioners and other offices to see the office go online. 2) Work hard for the tax payers of Posey County every day. If elected, you can count on me to: Work hard and be honest with your money.

The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: As the manager of both the Wabash Memorial Bridge and the Mount Vernon Street Department I have spent the last 10 years working for the public. I love Posey County and the people who live here and want to continue to serve them. My Aunt, Mary Ludlow Rose was a 6 term treasurer of and served several other terms as chief deputy for Linda Curtis and Francis Crawford. The office means a lot more to me than just a paycheck and that’s why I signed up to run for the office on the first day of filing back in January.

The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is: I feel I am more qualified based upon my experience and my education. I would also like to say that I filed to run for the office on the first day back in January. My opponent filed in July with time running out. I was never recruited or approached by anyone inside the Democrat Party to run for the office. When I found out Linda Curtis was retiring and with the knowledge Mary Ludlow wouldn’t be running, I knew it was my opportunity to do something I have wanted to do for many years.

I am qualified to hold this office because: I am the most qualified candidate because of my experience and education. Having been the manager of the Wabash Memorial Bridge and Mount Vernon Street Department I have served the public, worked with budgets, been responsible for collecting and depositing millions of dollars of tax payer money, and supervising employees. I have an Associate Degree in Business Administration and am close to completing my Bachelor Degree in Business Management. At the end of the day, I think the people of Posey County want friendly, hardworking, honest people in their lo-

Other relevant facts about me: I am a Christian and I am a Democrat and I am not ashamed of either. I ad this because there is a perception that you can’t be both. I do not agree. I refuse to leave my party over a couple of issues that I differ on but rather choose to look at the bigger picture. I also feel that democrats like myself can make a difference in our own party. My father Floyd Maynard was a carpenter and my mother’s father Elijah Ludlow was a Farmer. Both worked hard for everything they ever got and both knew that democrats were the ones who best represented there interests. I believe that is still true today.

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NON-PARTISAN OFFICE Mount Vernon School Board At-Large Beth McFadin Higgins

Randy Boyer technology and evolving our academic and extracurricular offerings/curriculums to meet the future needs of all of our students. 3. We will continue to suffer budget cuts as a result of State dictated changes to the school finance formula. This change removed decisions concerning the funding of our General Fund from our local control and imposed State control over the Fund.

My Full Name: Beth McFadin Higgins I am seeking the office of: Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon Board of School Trustee (MSDMV) I am affiliated with (which) party: This is a non-partisan position My family consists of: I have been married to Brian Higgins for 25 years. We have three children: Kate, Andrew and Lauren The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: I am running for re-election to the MSDMV School Board because I believe that the school system is one of our community’s most valuable resources. It has been an honor and a privilege to be a part of the operation of this resource. We have encountered some significant struggles in the last few years, but I believe that the school system continues to successfully handle those struggles in ways that have not significantly impacted student programs. In fact, some new programs have been implemented! I would like to continue to work with the administration, staff and families to continue to recognize that maintaining the status quo is insufficient. We need to provide a safe education environment that will prepare all of our students for future DECADES, not just tomorrow. I am qualified to hold this office because: I believe a good school board member is: • Passionate about public education • Willing to communicate and collaborate with others in the best interest of MSDMV, its’ staff, students and community • Has no personal agenda or motivation • Never satisfied with the status quo and is interested in continuously “fine tuning” our programs to keep MSDMV competitive I believe I possess these qualities. The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I am vested in the success of our community. The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: 1. In the next year, the school system will be implementing a State mandated staff evaluation program. Student performance and District-wide achievements are included in this process. 2. Keeping pace with constantly changing

My solution for these issues is: I am not sure there is a “solution” to these issues that can be written in the space provided, or for that matter, that I have the perfect solution. Some of the issues that I mention are not necessarily problems that need solutions, but rather challenges or “opportunities” for improvement and advancement. • With regard to the State mandated evaluation process, I will encourage communication, collaboration and celebration – the new 3 C’s of education. Our staff is incredibly dedicated to MSDMV and I want the implementation of this evaluation process to be transparent and meaningful to our staff and our community. If we communicate clearly and openly and collaborate with open minds, then we will all celebrate our successes and ultimately, the success of our students. • Secondly, I hope the School Board will give our staff the tools through our Capital Project Fund to provide 21st century technology for our students. They will need this to be competitive in the workplace or in college. We need to be creative and supportive of curriculum changes and extra-curricular opportunities that will better market our school system. • Finally, with regard to school finances, I believe that the District must continue to be proactive in lobbying our state legislators to pursue an increase State funding for public education. If elected, you can count on me to: I will continue to work hard for MSDMV! The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is: There are four persons running for the two at-large positions. I think the voters are in the best position to evaluate the qualifications and experience of each candidate. I would appreciate your support.

•Volunteer in MVJHS Mock Trial program • 1987 graduate IU School of Law • Volunteer in MVSHS Fine Arts Academy • Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club (Treasurer) •Posey County Bar Association • Evansville Bar Association (Board member) • Posey County Chamber of Commerce Committee (VP) • Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Board Member) • Mount Vernon High School Band Boosters • Posey County Economic Development Partnership (Board Member) • Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana (Board Member) • Welborn United Methodist Church (Life member and Pianist) • Landowner and local Business Owner

I am qualified to hold this office because: I feel I am qualified for this position, not only because of my education (attended USI ), worked in finance for 5 years and held the position of Deputy Assessor for 3 years, but because I’ve spent 15 years and counting as a volunteer in our schools, A PTO board member, and a farm owner along with my husband.

I am seeking the offic of: I am seeking the office of School Board for MSD Mount Vernon at Large. I am affiliated with (which) party: The School Board position is Independent. My family consists of: My family consists of My husband of 23 years Steve Miller, sons Mark, age 20, and Brad, age 12, and myself. The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: I am seeking the office of School Board because I feel there are areas that could be improved, including the financial aspects, and how funds are allocated.

My full name is: Randy R. Boyer I am seeking the office of: Mount Vernon School Board of Trustees I am affiliated with (which) party: Not Applicable. My family consists of: My wife Susan; four daughters, Amy, Vanessa, Valerie, and Stephanie; and four grandchildren, Kimber, Hope, Isaac, and Ethan. The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: To be part of a governing body that ensures all our children continue to receive the best educational opportunities available. I am qualified to hold this office because: From my past experience as a school board member I have an in-depth understanding of the budget and other aspects of school governance. The thing that I most want the voters of

My solution for these issues is: Student enrollment can possibly be addressed through offering quality courses, such as duel credit courses and programs like the Arts Academy. We also need to continue the use and growth of technology to help students learn. Community involvement is also an important key to drawing people to locate in the Mt. Vernon area. Examples would include appealing to businesses to come here and affordable quality housing, just to list a couple. If elected, you can count on me to: Vote on educational programs that bring the best opportunities for a quality education for our children, that stays within the schools allocated budget. The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is: I have a very extensive knowledge and understanding of modern technologies and computers. I also have several years of school board experience. Other relevant facts about me: (experience, education, other service or positions held, etc.) I graduated from Mount Vernon High School and went to the University of Evansville and USI. I have worked for GE/SABIC for nearly forty years, where I have been trusted with many different positions and am currently the site radiation safety officer as well as the process automation lead.

Clarence (Mr.) Nelson tion 4. And the list goes on My solution for these issues is: Work with each problem separate. See where we have been, where we are now, and where are we going. This only comes about when good research has been done and then working with the people involved with a particular problem. This may mean working with state legislatures. The state mandates certain laws to school systems, which they must follow, but if some parts of this mandated material is not good for our students, or the school system, then we must let them know. How can the legislatures correct part of the mandate, or all of it, if we do not let them know what works and what does not work? Then they can take it back to the state and try to amend the part that is not working.

My full name is: Clarence (Mr.) Nelson

If elected, you can count on me to: Communicate with everyone,do my research, and be a part of the solution, no matter what the problem.

I am seeking the office of: School Board I am affiliated with (which) party: N\A My family consists of: Wife: Maria (Lewis) Nelson Children: Pleasie, Daena, Tylan, Kaale The primary reason or reasons I am seeking this office: 1. To work on unsolved issues 2. Keep all programs in our local schools 3. Keep more of our tax money in the county 4. Do more business with merchants in the county 5. Work to improve attendance and drop out rate 6. Keep cursive writing 7. Put automated external defibrillators in all schools 8. Computerized concussion equipment for sports medicine 9. And the list goes on

The one thing that sets me apart from my opponent is: I have been there, working with the students and school employees as a teacher for many years, has given me an insight to good things our school system has to offer and some of the problems. Owning a farming operation teaches one to learn many skills such as using a budget, keeping records, buying and selling farm equipment, and the big one; management.There are many others, such as repairing your own equipment and too many to mention here. Other relevant facts about me: (experience, education, other service or positions held, etc.) Alumni of MVHS Ag. & FFA Past 4-H Leader 28 years teaching Coached and co-coached many sports 13-0 basketball team Mount Vernon Economic Development Comm. Posey County Corrections Comm. U.S. Army Construction Engineers American Legion Pt. Twp. Fire Dept. Vol. Mount Vernon M Club

The thing that I most want the voters of Posey County to know about me is: I would like voters to know I am very dedicated to education and its priority for our children, families, and community. A good, competitive I am qualified to hold this office because: education is so important and is a stepping stone 1. Being a life long resident of Posey Couninto each students’ future. ty, farmer, land owner, and retired teacher has given me a very wide background in The main two or three things I see as the larg- business, to work with short, medium, and long est issues in the near future are: term planning. Two things I see as being big issues are funding 2. Working with a budget and retention. 3. Working with the public Its vitally important, especially in todays econo- 4 Working with many students Polling places continued from page C4 ROBB 2 POSEYVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER** my, that funds be used wisely and carefully. We over the years 60 N CHURCH STREET must strive to keep our schools excellent, while POSEYVILLE, INDIANA 47633 at the same time, looking into ways that might The thing that I most want ROBB 3 STEWARTSVILLE UMC better serve our students and community in the the voters of Posey County to 10600 EAST STREET future. Retention, or keeping families and stu- know about me is: STEWARTSVILLE, INDIAN dents, is also an important issue. Our school 1. I will be working for our ROBINSON 1 ROBINSON TWP CONSERVATION CLUB system is a great asset to our community and we students, school personnel, the 1015 STIERLEY ROAD must work to keep it this way. public, and running a school EVANSVILLE, INDIANA 47712 system as a business. ROBINSON 2 ST PETER UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST If elected, you can count on me to: If elected, I 10430 HWY 66 will pursue these issues. I will help to make sound The main two or three things I WADESVILLE, INDIANA 47638 financial decisions, making sure we get the most see as the largest issues in the ROBINSON 3 KNIGHTS OF ST JOHN – ST. WENDEL and best we possibly can. I plan to also consider near future are: 11714 WINERY ROAD carefully, each issue that is put before me, making 1. Keeping all workable proWADESVILLE, INDIANA 47638 decisions based on whats best for our students. grams in our school system SMITH EAST CYNTHIANA COMMUNITY CENTER** Thank-you for this opportunity, and I would con- 2. Teacher evaluations - ISTEP 10456 MULKEY ROAD sider it a privelege and an honor to serve my com- tests, are they being used for CYNTHIANA, INDIANA 47612 munity in this capacity. SMITH WEST CYNTHIANA COMMUNITY CENTER** what they were intended to be 10456 MULKEY ROAD used for? CYNTHIANA, INDIANA 47612 3. School bus route consolida-

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The main two or three things I see as the largest issues in the near future are: The two major issues I see confronting our school system are, the continual decrease in student enrollment and the reduction in state revenue due to what is called “transition to base”.

Other relevant facts about me: (experience, education, other service or positions held, etc.): Education and current memberships: • 1980 MVSHS graduate • Law Partner at McFadin Higgins & Folz • 1984 University of Evansville graduate

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My name is: Stefani R Miller.

Posey County to know about me is: I have a passion for learning. I want to see all children receive the best education they can get. I feel the same about education for all age groups.

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Early Voting Locations Posey County Courthouse 300 Main Street Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620

Carnegie Public Library 55 S. Cale Street Poseyville, Indiana 47633

Working Men’s Institute 407 W. Tavern Street New Harmony, Indiana 47631

St. Peter United Church of Christ 10430 Highway 66 Wadesville, Indiana 47638

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LEGAL Court News Alice Maurine Beshears, 25, Poseyville. Ct. 1- Theft, Class D Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class D Felony. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs. 12 months Indiana Department of Corrections. Alvin P. Droege, Jr., 56, Evansville. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator, Class D Felony; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class D Felony; Ct. 5- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class D Felony. Ct. 3 and 5 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, driver’s license suspended lifetime. 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended to Posey County Community Corrections Program. Kevin Lee Hogan, 37, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, driver’s license suspended 180 days, 12 months probation and fees, 32 hours public service. 12 months Posey County Jail, all suspended except 10 days. John R. Loehr, 23, New Harmony. Ct. 1- Auto Theft,

Arrests October 10 Johnny Hazard—Mount Vernon—Trespass—MVPD October 13 Steven Rose, Jr.—Mount Vernon—Minor in Consumption—MVPD October 14 Daniel Happe—New Harmony—Operating While Intoxicated—PCS Kimberly Hall—Evansville—Operating While Intoxicated—MVPD Barry Cox—Mount Vernon—Domestic Battery— MVPD October 15 Kevin McCune—Newburgh—Attempted Rape, Domestic Battery—MVPD October 16 Charles Baltzell—Evansville—Operating While intoxicated, Driving While Suspended, Minor in Possession of Alcohol--PCS Superior Court Criminal Alice Maurine Beshears, 25, Poseyville. Ct. 1- Battery, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Battery by Body Waste, Class D Felony; Ct. 3- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke. Civil Judgment entered for past due fees. 120 days Posey County Jail.

Legals 2012-150 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Section V II Asphalt ( Cold and Hot mix material) To be bid in Spring of 2013

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Board of Commissioners of Posey County, IN will receive sealed bids at the Posey County Auditor’s Office in the Coliseum Mt.Vernon, IN up to the hour of 4:00 P.M. local time. On November 19th 2012. Or up to 9:00 AM on November 20th, 2012 at the Hovey House For the year 2013

Schedule IX Schedule rates for the use of labor And construction equipment in the Construction and maintenance of County Roads and Drainage Structures.

November 19, 2012 All materials shall meet all requirement of the State and Federal Governments.

Letting date November 20, 2012 for the following items: Specification on all items below can be picked up at the Auditor’s Office.

Success bidders shall furnish the Highway department with a price list. Any item picked up or delivered must have a SIGNED INVOICE or PACKING SLIP accompanying it.

Section I Item No. 1 & 2 unleaded gasoline Section II Item No. 1-4 Low & High Sulfur Diesel To be blended for Winter Use.

The highway superintendent may require the successful bidder to remove from the County job any of the bidder's employees who the highway department determines to be performing the Contracted work in an unsafe or unsatisfactory manner or who are disruptive to the job site.

Section Ill Various sizes of Tires & Tubes Price mounting & dismounting Separate As per Tire Price service trip separate as per trip. No Mileage.

Bidders shall comply in every respect with Indiana State laws governing the purchases of County supplies.

Section IV High Density polyethylene culvert pipe. Aluminized corrugated metal pipe, Type II

Bidders shall U.S. weights & measures.

Section VI 7 5 ‘ 000 tons or less Stone

The bidder shall submit his bid on Form #95 prescribed by the State Board of Accounts and shall be accompanied by Certified check , cashier's check, bidder Bond or cash in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the bid including any added Alternates.

Section VII Bituminous material , To be bid in Spring of 2013

All in accordance with the specification on file in the office of the County Auditor, Mt. Vernon,IN.

Section V 75,000 tons or less Gravel

Checks, bonds or cash securing other Contracts or bids with the county not Be treated as accompanying this bid. (Except for Section IX) The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. POSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS James L. Alsop John K. Sherretz W. ScottMoye Published in the Posey County News on October 23 & 30, 2012

Class D Felony; Ct. 2- Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke. Returned to probation, previous conditions imposed, no contact with Sandra Hall, Mariah Hall, or Patricia Loehr. John R. Loehr, 23, New Harmony. Ct. 1- Criminal Confinement, Class C Felony; Ct. 2- Criminal Confinement, Class D Felony; Ct. 3- Domestic Battery, Class D Felony; Ct. 4- Strangulation, Class D Felony. Dismissed. Billy Nelson, 35, Evansville. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Fine and costs are waived, driver’s license suspended 180 days. 30 days Posey County Jail.

John E. Owen, Jr., 22, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class D Felony. Petition to Revoke. Probation is terminated. 240 days Indiana Department of Corrections. Alexander J. Priest, 25, Evansville. Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor. Amended to Battery, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 12 months probation and fees. 6 months Posey County Jail, all suspended except 40 days. Stewart Darin Rush, 46, Enfield, Ill.. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle With an Alcohol Con-

centration Equivalent of .08% or More, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, 12 months probation and fees, driver’s license suspended 30 days, followed by 180 days restricted. 12 months Posey County Jail, suspended. Jason W. Spieker, 28, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2Criminal Mischief, Class B Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke. 10 days Posey County Jail.

Stephen John West, 40, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle With an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .08% or More, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, 12 months probation and fees, driver’s license suspended 90 days. 12 months Posey County Jail, suspended. Stephen John West, 40, Mount Vernon. Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor. 32 hours public service. 10 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

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