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Input requested from Bird Land on lower speed limit

Early Tuesday morning an ultralite plane crash near Meinschein Road in Posey County claimed the lives of Pilot William Rohland, 76, of Garden Grove, Calif., and a passenger on the plane, Michael Schlictman, 57, of Steamboat Springs, Colo. Photo submitted

By Lois Mittino Gray Members of the Mount Vernon Common Council would like to hear from residents of the ‘Birdland’ neighborhood to voice opinions as to whether to lower the speed limit in the growing subdivision. Councilors planned to vote on the first reading of an ordinance changing the speed from 30 miles per hour down to 20 miles per hour at the September 24, meeting, but put it on hold. Councilwoman Dana Baldwin requested that the reading be tabled to “ask residents their opinion first and get both sides of the question. Let’s see if we can get a response from homeowners before the next meeting.” She suggested they take this to the newspaper, social media, Facebook, and in person to get feedback from the homeowners in

‘Birdland.’ Although called by that nickname due to street names like Mockingbird Lane, the ordinance covers all of the streets in Country Terrace Subdivision, as platted, anticipating completion of the subdivision. Baldwin explained that someone reached out to her, concerned about the proposed change. Councilwoman Jillian Brothers asked what the reason was for being against it. “They felt 30 miles per hour was sufficient, as folks slow down when they see kids anyway. 20 mph is too low, and other subdivisions in town are set at 30 mph anyway.” Mayor Bill Curtis said he has already received three calls concerning the discussed change.

Circuit Court’s A.C.C.E.P.T. has first graduate Special to the News The Posey County Circuit Court, along with the Posey County Probation Department, proudly announces and congratulates the first graduate of its A.C.C.E.P.T. (Achieving Positive Change and Effective Positive Thinking) Program, Cory Waters. Waters graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 2006. Prior to entering into A.C.C.E.P.T., he was heavily involved in the criminal justice system, including eight (8) felony convictions and five (5) misdemeanor convictions. Waters had been revoked from probation and sentenced to jail on three (3) prior occasions. He entered A.C.C.E.P.T. on February 25, 2020 and although he was the third person ordered into A.C.C.E.P.T., Waters is the first to complete and graduate from A.C.C.E.P.T. Waters is now gainfully employed, is supporting his family, has obtained his drivers’ license, and has purchased a vehicle. Members of the Circuit Court and the Probation Department are very proud of Waters for his accomplishment. A.C.C.E.P.T. is a Pre-Trial Court

Pictured above are members of the successful Circuit Court team which recently conducted the ﬁrst graduation of a new A.C.C.E.P.T. program for oﬀenders. Members of the team are Ashley Thompson, Rodney Fetcher, Jason Simmons, Judge Craig Goedde, Cory Waters, Courtney Price, Michelle Fortune, and Shawna Rigsby. Photo submitted

program started in February, 2020 by Posey County Circuit Court Judge Craig Goedde and implemented through the Posey County Probation Department. A.C.C.E.P.T. is directed at moderate-to-high risk offenders who exhibit a need for substance

abuse treatment and allows for intensive supervision during the pre-trial stages. More importantly, it provides an opportunity for offenders to make positive changes in their decisionmaking abilities through moral, cognitive, and educational therapy and

training. Posey Circuit Court funds A.C.C.E.P.T. through a grant received from the Justice Partners Addiction Response Grant and does not rely upon any county funds/taxpayer dollars.

Contact tracing keeps school staff frenzied By Lois Mittino Gray Students at Mount Vernon High School had a day of virtual learning Monday so staff could continue to do contact tracing for students possibly exposed to the COVID-19 virus, particularly at athletic events. School Superintendent Matt Thompson reported that 180 students in the district are under quarantine right now, having been exposed probably through outside of

school activities or parents and family at home. He told Mount Vernon School Board members at the October 5, meeting that he was not aware of any transmissions in school. School officials do their own contact tracing, assisted by the Posey County Health Department, using the CDC guidelines. “When we are unsure about a situation, we turn to them to ask for guidance on what to determine for the student,”

he explained. “The masks seem to be doing their job in school. We have seven positive cases in our school district, including parents and students,” he said. Thompson would like to remind quarantined students that they are to stay home at all times. They should not be attending any athletic events, shopping at grocery stores, or hanging out at restaurants. School Board President Joe Rut-

ledge praised the work high school students and staff have done to make funny, short videos that play at school during the day to remind everyone to wear masks. The quarantines have wreaked havoc on athletic event schedules. The soccer sectional game was played that Monday evening, but a

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Woman pleads guilty to drug charges, faces 18 years in DOC Special to the News On Tuesday morning, a 43-yearold Evansville woman was sentenced to 18 years in prison as the result of pleading guilty to drug charges against her. According to Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers, Smith pled guilty to the charges in Posey Circuit Court and will be trans- Christy Smith ported to the Indiana Department of Corrections to serve her sentence. She had previously been convicted of sellingmethamphetamines in Vanderburgh County. An anonymous tip leads to the of a

Continued on Page A7 BMV Announces Columbus Day Hours All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branches are closed beginning Saturday, Oct. 10 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Branches resume regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday, Oct. 13. For a complete list of branch locations and hours, to complete an online transaction, or to ﬁnd a 24-hour BMV Connect kiosk near you visit IN.gov/BMV.

Home is where the heart is... Extraordinary conditions do not dishearten Lappe By Lois Mittino Gray Like many new Kindergarten teachers, Jenna Lappe wondered how her young charges were going to react to wearing masks during the school day at Saint Philip Catholic School. She was pleasantly surprised by the outcome, after several weeks in the classroom at her alma mater. “I am impressed with how easily the kids adjusted and how little they

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complained throughout the day. They were so good about wearing their masks. In fact, they take the time to remind each other to put them on,” she observed. The students wear them in the classroom at times and while transitioning to other locations in the building. They do not have to wear them during recess, as they are outdoors, and spaced well apart from other grades for playtime. Jenna estimates she wears a mask for about 90 percent of the school day. “If I am speaking up at the front of the class, I occasionally take it oﬀ. Most of the time, I walk around desks and look over their shoulders, so I wear my mask to assist them as they work. I feel that we are all very safe here at school,” she explained. Although a tyro Kindergarten teacher at the school, this is Jenna’s eighth year of teaching young minds. She was a ﬁrst grade teacher at West Side Catholic School after

graduation from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in Early Elementary Education. Since that time, she has also earned a Master’s Degree in Education. “It’s just so great to be teaching here in this building where it all started for me. I am from this area and this is where I went to grade school. My boss, Principal Katie Benton, taught me in sixth grade and she’s been here since. Donna Folz was my second grade teacher, who now teaches fifth grade here. It’s so different when your peers were once your teachers.” Lappe accepted the teaching position vacated by Dorothy Weinzapfel, who recently retired after thirty years of service. “She was my own kindergarten teacher and here I am filling her job. It is not the same classroom, though, as we used to have Kindergarten in the gym.” Jenna was welcomed to her new position on Facebook when school

started on August 7. The school’s post said, “We captured a snapshot of Mrs. Lappe reading a story to the kindergarten students this morning. In the afternoon, they had the opportunity to learn on iPads! We are so lucky to have her join the cougar family!” Facebook posts also show her twenty students enjoying some homemade lemonade after reading a book on lemon trees. In another, they model their new slogan tee shirts printed up by the PTO for every student. “Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Fearless, You are Never Alone” is the school motto for this year. The entire school wears them once a month to remind them all of the power of the positivity. Mrs. Lappe has a new Smartboard and delights in planning interesting lessons. On their ﬁftieth day in school, her class is going to have a 50’s themed party with the cool clothes and music. Making

Jenna Lappe root beer ﬂoats at it will be a science experiment. Later in the year,

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a cheater. Yes, I will admit it here in black and white. As I celebrated my birthday last Sunday, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but remember all the times I have had near-miss encounters and neardeath experiences and have cheated death. But my cheating death has helped me grow. I would like to think that in my growth I have become more aware of my mortality and how I want to spend the remainder of my days here. This year, I turned 64. An old high school classmate, recently reaching the same plateau, sent me the old Beatles tune that I had long forgotten. Read through the lyrics and see if it brings back any old memories. When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 64 When I get older losing my hair Many years from now Will you still be sending me a Valentine Birthday greetings bottle of wine If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been out till quarter to three Would you lock the door Will you still need me, will you still feed me When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sixty-four Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be older too And if you say the word I could stay with you I could be handy, mending a fuse When your lights have gone You can knit a sweater by the ďŹ reside Sunday mornings go for a ride Doing the garden, digging the weeds Who could ask for more Will you still need me, will you still feed me When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sixty-four Every summer we can rent a cottage In the Isle of Wight, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too dear We shall scrimp and save

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I choose life Grandchildren on your knee Vera, Chuck and Dave Send me a postcard, drop me a line Stating point of view Indicate precisely what you mean to say Yours sincerely, wasting away Give me your answer, ďŹ ll in a form Mine for evermore Will you still need me, will you still feed me When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sixty-four. With that being said, I also read a recent Facebook post that resonated with me. As most of you know, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a big proponent of masking. Although I have done a little more of it than I really wanted to, I still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like mandates that have to do with wearing something over my head or face. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my health. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not afraid. When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my time to go, no mask or other measures are going to save me. I can think back to a few years ago when my heart literally stopped beating. I remember one millisecond sitting on the side of a bed and the next thing I remember, I woke up with machines surrounding me and tons of tubes running into and through my body. Ever since that time, I have been able to look at things with a new perspective. Prior to that day, I was terriďŹ ed to ďŹ&#x201A;y. Since that time, I realize just how little I am in control and I welcome the opportunity to ďŹ&#x201A;y instead of driving endless hours on vacations. I also had other fears and phobias, most of which have gone away since that time. Perhaps thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I feel the way I do about COVID. I know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a risk that I might get it, especially since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 64, diabetic, and recently underwent triple bypass surgery. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m willing to go with the odds and enjoy the time I have left here. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had people tell me that if I refuse to wear a mask, I shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be entitled to health care should I become ill with the virus. To that, I have only one response. Should peo-

ple who eat themselves to death or smoke themselves to death be entitled to health care? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been an issue before. So because I choose to breathe the open air, should I not be entitled to health care if I need it? The post that I saw reads as follows. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sure it says many of the things I have wanted to say. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sitting in judgment here and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m asking that because I make this statement, that you not sit in judgment either. Please, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look back ďŹ ve years from now and have to admit that you spent at least an entire year or two of your life wearing a mask, cooped up in your house and avoiding all the people you loveâ&#x20AC;Ś a year in your life that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never get back. And let me say this, I am not saying this virus isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t real, or that there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t people that could really be aďŹ&#x20AC;ected. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at risk, take precautions, absolutely. BUT, we should not be forced to live in fear. We went from being a free nation to being told we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to school, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to church, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to our grandmamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

house, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay respects to a loved one through a funeral.... and when we were allowed to do these things, we were told how how and when to do themâ&#x20AC;ŚVirus or no virus long we could be there, how far apart we have to be, what to wear.... Yes, our health matters. But you know what else matters? Family. Friends. Church. School dances. Football games. County fairs. Family vacations. Neighborhood BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Life. One day, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hug your grandma for the last time. One day, your best friend will cry on your shoulder for the last time. One day, your son will play his last football game. One day, your daughter will wear her last prom dress. One day, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have their last day of school. One day, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll spend your last day laughing with your Mama. One day, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll dance your last dance. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste the days you have by living in fear. Your time here on earth matters and God didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put us here to be afraid of everything Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessed us with. Live your life while you have the chance.

Letters to the Editor Guest Column: By Center for rural Affairs

Covid 19 in Posey County Covid-19 has ďŹ nally made it to Posey County. Is there anything we can to help protect ourselves should we test positive for the virus? The answer to that question can get complicated very quickly, but is there anything that we can start doing today that may help? The Covid-19 virus is doing what all viruses do, it is spreading throughout the population. Positive infections are and will go up and the death rate will go down for many diďŹ&#x20AC;erent reasons I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go into here. Despite all the Federal and State mandates the virus is spreading as expected. The good news is that for those under the age of 70, your chance of dying from it are almost zero. But is there something we can do to support our immune response should we test positive for Covid-19? There are hints about what survivors have in common and those that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any symptoms at all. The one thing that is common among those testing positive that have mild or even no symptoms is a normal to high level of Vitamin D. Without going into the boring biochemical details Vitamin D is important to our immune response. Many of us are low on vitamin D. Last

year my routine blood work showed that I was low in Vitamin D. That surprised me because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m outside in the sunshine quite a bit (ultraviolet rays from the sun is one way our body makes vitamin D) and I have a decent diet. My diet isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t perfect but probably better than most, and I was still low on Vitamin D. Since that test last year I have been taking over the counter Vitamin D regularly (Standard Process brand) and my blood work this year showed a normal vitamin D level. I must include a word of caution when taking Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin meaning that when you have excess vitamin D in your body it gets stored in fat and can become toxic if taken in high doses. Other vitamins like Vitamin C and the B vitamins are water soluble, so excess of those vitamins are excreted out of our body by the kidneys and urine and generally are not a problem taken them in higher does than the RDA recommends. My suggestion would be to get a blood test or check your results from your last test and see if you are low on Vitamin D. Your family Dr. will have those on ďŹ le and are easily checked. It may just save your life. Dr. Dwayne Ackerman, DC

and about 34,000 heart disease deaths nationwide are due to secondhand smoke. The ďŹ rst piece of good news is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too late to quit smoking. The second piece of good news is that free help is available here in Indiana. If you use tobacco products and are ready to quit, you can get free help from the Indiana Tobacco Quit Line at 1- 800-QUIT NOW or visit QuitNowIndiana. com for more information. For more on local tobacco prevention and control eďŹ&#x20AC;orts, visit Tobacco Free Posey County on Facebook. Thank you, Andrea BiggerstaďŹ&#x20AC;, County Coordinator Tobacco-Free Posey County

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two dead stags. They must have starved to death after their battle for which one would gain the prize doe. I guess it is a metaphor for the old saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose your head over.â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Tim is kind of a colloquial philosopher. We do not know what other stag defaulted to winning the mythical doe, but surely a wiser one was lying in wait. For some reason my encounter with Turtle came to mind after observing the Presidential Debacle last Tuesday evening. If the goal

One day I met up with my friend Tim â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turtleâ&#x20AC;? Smith in the parking lot of a golf course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey, come look at what I found yesterday when I was out deer hunting.â&#x20AC;? I looked in the bed of Turtleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pickup and saw two sets of deer antlers intertwined. Tim said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cut these oďŹ&#x20AC; the heads of

Despite bipartisan support, rural small businesses and communities with loans through the U.S. Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (USDA) Rural Development program will not be included in the latest stimulus package for those aďŹ&#x20AC;ected by the coronavirus pandemic. The updated Heroes Act, introduced Monday in the U.S. House of Representatives, does not include provisions outlined in the Rural Equal Aid (REA) Act, a bipartisan measure introduced in August by U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rural small businesses continue to feel the eďŹ&#x20AC;ects of the pandemic and, while they are doing their best to keep the doors open, they are hurting,â&#x20AC;? said Johnathan Hladik, policy director for the Center for Rural Affairs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are tremendously disappointed in House leadership for choosing to ignore rural entrepreneurs once again.â&#x20AC;? Under the REA Act, businesses with loans through the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) and the Intermediary Relending Program, as well as loans made to public and nonproďŹ t organizations for community facilities, and to businesses, coop-

eratives, and nonproďŹ ts expanding in rural areas, would have their principal, interest, and associated fees covered for a six-month period. Those are the same provisions given to businesses with loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed in March. The newly released Heroes Act goes even further, extending that relief to SBA borrowers an additional 12 months. The REA Act also had bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, with Sen. Jon Tester (DMT) introducing a companion bill. Hladik said support for rural businesses and communities is critical and he encourages Congress to include USDA lendees in any forthcoming coronavirus relief legislation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are the loans that keep Main Street vibrant, making it possible for small community ďŹ nancial institutions to grow local economies with local dollars,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With rural counties producing a disproportionately high number of COVID-19 infections and deaths, we do not believe our priorities should be so easily ignored.â&#x20AC;?

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World Heart Day celebrated September 29 was World Heart Day, an annual event that raises awareness about cardiovascular disease. There are lots of things you can do to help your heart, like eating lots of fruits and vegetables, exercising, and getting your blood pressure and cholesterol checked on a regular basis. Want another tip to a healthy heart? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use tobacco products or quit if you currently use tobacco products. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Hoosiers. According to the 2014 U.S. Surgeon Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, about 24 percent of coronary heart disease deaths among U.S. adults age 35 and older are due to smoking,

Once again, rural businesses left out of stimulus relief

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of a leader is to have his or her constituents adopt and follow a particular vision, when it comes to debating, the leader may want to concentrate on setting out elements of the vision and not fall into the quagmire of ad hominem. President Trump and Former Vice President Biden surely both have a vision for America but they both kept their visions well disguised Tuesday. Usually in a debate someone is declared the winner. However, in the Presidential

Debacle of 29 September 2020 there was no winner but there were three losers: President Trump, Former Vice President Biden and the electorate. We learned what we already knew; the candidates hate one another and the national news media loves only itself. Where was what Socrates called for over two thousand years ago when he cautioned, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The unexamined life is not worth livingâ&#x20AC;?? And Joseph Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only unforgiveable sin, that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;to be unawareâ&#x20AC;?,

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was committed by both candidates and the moderator repeatedly. If Americans are the prize and leadership is the goal, I suggest our presidential candidates each eschew both mudslinging and mud wrestling and spend their time and ours setting forth their plans for our future and explaining cogently how their plan is superior to their opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. We can decide for ourselves if we like a candidate. What we need is knowledge about which

aspiring leader is truly inspiring and not merely exasperating. Of course, if Donnie and Joey continue to act like scuďŹ&#x201E;ing school boys, perhaps we will see both of their denouements via the ballot box and a contested election. Then someone else may end up with the prize as declared by a handful of unelected judges. For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like/Followâ&#x20AC;? us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegRanchBooks&Knitting.

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OCTOBER 6, 2020 Catherine Ann Moye Catherine Ann (Walter) Moye, 87, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away October 3, 2020, at West River Health Campus. She was born February 26, 1933 in Mount Vernon, Ind., the only child of the late Herman and Edna (Trousdale) Walter. Catherine is a Class of 1951 Graduate of Mount Vernon High School. She is a 1976 Graduate of University of Evansville, earning a BS degree in Business and in 1979 she received a degree in Information Systems. Catherine Ann was employed with Farm Bureau Oil Company from 1951 until 1956. She had worked as an Information Systems Analyst for Babcock and Wilcox from 1964 until 1980. Catherine Ann rejoined Farm Bureau Oil Company in 1980 as a Title Legal Analysis, retiring in 1996 after a combined 21 years of service. She was a lifetime and active member of First United Methodist Church. Catherine Ann was a member of United Methodist Women, Gamma PSI Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, DAR, Desk and Derrick, Business and Professional Women, Western Hills Country Club, Garden Club of Mount Vernon, Clan Monroe USA, Countrymark Ladies Golf League, American Legion Auxiliary of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Elks and Women of the Moose. She was a former member of the Reﬁnery CoOp Club. Catherine Ann enjoyed being with her family, playing cards, golﬁng and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles “Chick” Moye on March 30, 2001 after 45 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Charleen (Bruce)

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Layer; son, Scott Moye; grandchildren, Kelsey (Cory) Lingafelter and Evan Moye; cousin, Julie Anne (Gunn) Bidwell of Sidney, Australia; and her constant companion, Sophie. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at First United Methodist Church, 601 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Rev. Michael Rynkiewich and Rev. Christopher Millay oﬃciating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. service time on Wednesday at First UMC. The family would like to give a special thanks to Susie Bacon, Nancy Reeves and Freddie King for their friendship. Also, a thank you to West River Health Campus and Heart to Heart Hospice for their care and concern. Due to the national health crisis, masks are required and social distancing should be observed. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Women’s Fund at Posey County Community Foundation, the Mount Vernon Community Church or the First UMC. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Gayle Marie Gunter Gayle Marie Schaffer Gunter, born on September 29, 1942, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Daughter of Gerald and Marie Schaffer, she and sister Geraldine (Roth) grew up in Mount Vernon, Indiana near the Ohio River, which Gayle always referred to as, “my river.” She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1960 and two years later married the love of her life, Jesse Gunter, at Trinity United Church of Christ. In 1979 Gayle and Jesse relocated their family of five to Georgia, where they transferred their membership to the First Presbyterian Church U.S.A. in Statesboro. Throughout her life, Gayle maintained a youthful spirit. She loved loud music, spontaneous road trips, kaleidoscopes, photographs, plants, animals and especially books. She was employed by the Statesboro Regional Library for a number of years. She was fiercely loyal to family and friends. Gayle is survived by her husband of 58 years,

Jesse Gunter, her daughters, Susan, Kathy, and Jessica Gunter, her son-in-law Chris Benatti, and the three greatest joys in her life, her grandchildren, Jordan, Bailey, and Abbie Gunter. But we would be remiss in leaving out the most beautiful and smartest German Shepherd in the world, her Molly. A private memorial service will be held in the near future. Remembrances can be made to First Presbyterian Church, Statesboro, Georgia or Trinity United Church of Christ in Mount Vernon, Indiana.

Lucas Robert Pohl Lucas Robert Pohl, infant son of Andrew and Emily (Peterson) Pohl, passed away shortly after birth in Gainesville, Fla., on Sept. 15, 2020. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Steve and Gayle (Westfall) Pohl, of Haubstadt, Matt and Sara (Grotrian) Peterson,

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of Kokomo; great-grandfather, Myron Westfall, of Poseyville; great-grandmothers, Norma Pohl, of Haubstadt, Liz Peterson, and Lois Grotrian. Funeral service was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Vida Springs Church, in Gainesville, Fla.

Norma Joyce (Miles) Wolfe Conyers, 85, of Wadesville, Ind., passed away October 1, 2020, at her home. She was born June 24, 1935 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late James Miles and Marcella (Rippy) Axton. Norma was a wonderful seamstress, working for 12 years at Wedel Industries. She had been a member of the Roadrunners Home Economics group and Immanuel United Church of Christ. Norma had been a 4-H judge for arts, crafts and sewing. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, drawing and crafts. Norma dearly loved her family and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her ﬁrst husband, Bobbie Gene Wolfe in 2013; stepfather, Hubert Axton; brothers, Pete Axton and Ronald Miles. She is survived by her husband of nearly three years, Ronald “Gene” Conyers; children, Curt Wolfe (Tamyra), Kerry Wolfe (Becky), Marcy Becker (Ronnie), Ava Theriot (Al), Carol Dean (Tim), Justin Conyers (Kathy), Jamie Peterson, Tamie Conyers and Trisha Morrow (Dion); grandchildren, Jeﬀ Jones, Brad Becker, Greg Wagner, Kara Schmitt, Kelsie Kemmerling, Kristin Seibert, Amber Dean, Hope Dean, Kassidy Wolfe, Joseph Stewart, Brooke Wells, Jonathan Ryan, Macy Morrow, Dashiell Morrow, Aaron Ziebell, Olivia Lawson, Zachary Jelenek and Amanda Willen; great-grandchildren, Jewele, Nathan, Mia, Konnor, Kennedy, Khloe, Michael, Addelyn, Kenzie,

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Hadley, Travis, Braelynn, Presley, Banks, Quillan, Evan, Aubrey, Maddux, Bryant, Hayden, Ava and two on the way; siblings, Paul Axton (Lori), Gail Carlisle (Craig) and Judy Smith; her beloved pets, Molly and Patches. Funeral service were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial to follow in Old Beech Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the funeral home. Due to the national health crisis, masks are required and social distancing should be observed. The family would like to thank Dr. Chris Braden at the Cancer Center and Dr. Julie Burkett in Poseyville for their excellent care and concern. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chemo Buddies at Gateway, 3700 Bellemeade Avenue, Suite 118, Evansville, IN 47714. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Robert G. Frank Bob was born February 25, 1929 in Evansville to the late George N. and Lucy (Shofner) Frank. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post 5 in Mount Vernon. He worked for Indiana Bell Telephone for 39 years before retiring as a Building Industry Consultant. Bob loved to travel and camp; along with his wife Margie he had visited all 50 states; he also enjoyed ﬁshing, woodworking and spending time with his family. He was also a member of 80 Conservation Club, the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Mount Vernon Lions Club and had served as scout master of Boy Scout Troop 475 in Mount Vernon. Surviving are a daughter, Terri (Bud) Staiger; two sons, Gary (Jennifer) Frank and Christopher (Lisa) Frank; grandchildren, Roxanne Frank, Katie Frank, Lance (Stacey) Frank, Maggie Staiger, Kylie Frank, Kelsey Staiger, Ryan (Amber) Staiger and Caleb Frank; three great grandchildren, Dylan Jones, Levi Frank and Logan Frank; two nephews, Jim Reutter and

Lou Reutter and great nephew, Tim Gaisser. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marjorie (Gaisser) Frank in 2016 and by a sister, Mary Catherine Hensch. Private services will be held. Pierre Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Vernon Lions Club. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staﬀs of Solarbron Terrace and Heart to Heart Hospice for the kind and compassionate care given to Bob. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

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Millie (Bell) Stinson, 95, passed away October 2, 2020, in Evansville. She was born in California in 1925 to John and Irene Bell. They moved back to Evansville in 1928. Millie graduated from Mount Vernon High School in Indiana with honors and then attended Indiana State University. She was an active member of Olivet Presbyterian Church for almost 70 years. Millie was a floral designer and worked at flower shops in Evansville from the early 1960s until her retirement in the 1980s. She helped to beautify her slice of the world and surrounded herself with flowers throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles E. Stinson; and great-grandchild, Brennan. She is survived by her four children, Susan Smiley (Greg), Chuck Stinson (Kathy), Rick Stinson (Phyllis) and Tommy Stinson; grandchildren whom she adored, Jamie, Jessica, Brian (Katie), Jeff (Megan), Katie, Sarah (Brad), Jordan, Stacey, Nathan and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Caleb,

Jon Mark Selleres Jon Mark Sellers, 55, formerly of Evansville, Ind., passed away September 26, 2020. He was born June 15, 1965 in Evansville, Ind., to the late William and Betty (Freeman) Sellers. Jon was a 1983 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. He was a stone mason for almost 20 years with Brick Layers and Allied Craftsmen Local 4. Jon was happiest with his family on the river, hunting ducks and playing guitar. He is survived by his children, Stephanie Pruitt (Ty), Samantha Sellers (Alec), Paul Sellers and Jon Michael Sellers; his wife for the past 24 years, Melissa (Priest) Sellers; grandchildren, Jessica, Jullia and Aleksander Whoberry; siblings, Tom Sellers (Tammy), Margie Waible (David) and Dianna Sellers; and several nephews. Committal service was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Memo-

Frank was born September 26, 1949 in Evansville, Ind., to Frank and Betty Boyd Jr. He passed away in his home on the morning of September 26, 2020 at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Danny, daughter Shana and son Wes. He was survived by his partner in life Anne Myers, his siblings Sandy (David Duvall), Dinah, and Kenny, numerous nieces and nephews, his children Darrell, Kelly, and Jeﬀ and his biggest joys nine grand kids and 11 greatgrand kids. Frank lived a very colorful and vibrant life full of love and adventure with family and dear friends. In retirement his favorite pass time was getting to visit with his great grandson Kameron telling stories of his youth and

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Some old habits die hard, some never die

D M B C P Madeleine, when you and the other children grow up, you will probably purchase a pool table to use for holiday meals and other tasks because this is what you are used to having. A long time ago, your father bought one because he found a great deal, and also just to own one. For a while, it was one of the only pieces of â&#x20AC;&#x153;furnitureâ&#x20AC;? in your living room. It was later joined by a Southpark pinball machine. I am a diehard listener of WIKY, especially Dennis John Bailey and Diane Douglas. I have remained in my car many times, even after reaching my destination, just to hear the answer to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Culture Quiz.â&#x20AC;? Today, (Oct. 2), the question was asking what item many folks have in their house, yet never use. Yes, it is a pool table. I personally have no talents to do this. It is definitely not the game for some-

one 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11â&#x20AC;? tall with T-Rex arms. My daughter mentioned the arm thing to me a few years ago, and that is now how I see myself. After the first year or so, it was taken for granted that the pool table would be the buffet place for family holiday food to be located. I can remember comments being made about the Beverly Hillbilllies calling it the â&#x20AC;&#x153;fancy eatinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; table.â&#x20AC;? Madeleine, your mother, Amy, just adds a tablecloth and it has room for a plugged-in crockpot, trays of Christmas cookies, and other food. It also has other uses during the year. Amy sorts stacks of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, destined for her next garage sale. It is kind of like the luxury of having two dining room tables. Anyone who knows me can testify to the fact that I would never leave any type of table bare and always use it to hold a few other things. There could be fifty tables of various sizes in my house and each one would have another use. I was just saying this week that

I need to clean off the little electric fireplace so that I can actually turn it on. A flat, unused surface is always begging for a pile of stuff. I know a few folks who never do this. Usually, the doors to their kitchen cabinets are all closed, and there is actually room to use the cabinet tops. Grandpa got tired of trying to find room to set down a bag of groceries, so he recently created a small second kitchen downstairs. He went out and purchased a microwave, toaster, set of knives, etc. I am not supposed to fold his shirts here, nor make it another home for clutter. Another bad habit I have is using the top of the cooktop. I guess

Dawnerice LaFawn Osborne Mrs. Dawnerice LaFawn Osborne (Waller), age 45, of Mount Vernon, Ind., went home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 3, 2020 due to health complications. She was born August 12, 1975, in Evansville, the daughter of Floyd Damon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Junieâ&#x20AC;? Stewart, Jr. and the late Yolanda Gayle Waller. Dawnerice was married to Matthew Osborne for 11 years. She dearly enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and her dogs, Kane and Sophie. Dawnerice enjoyed working as a Pharmacy Technician at Wal-Mart for over 10 years. She loved helping people and feeling as though she was making a diďŹ&#x20AC;erence. Dawnerice was a member of the AME Baptist Church and later in life, the Church of Latter-day Saints, where she was baptized. She was an incredible artist and loved doing logic puzzles. Dawnerice vacationed as often as possible and made the most of every day, reaching out to family and friends frequently. She was looking forward to her ďŹ rst grandchild

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due in April 2021. She was preceded in death by her brother, Vincent â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peanutâ&#x20AC;? Meriweather; mother, Yolanda Gayle Waller; grandfathers, Theodore Allen Waller and Floyd Damon Stewart, Sr.; grandmothers, Mary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redâ&#x20AC;? Waller and Velma Dean Kirk. She is survived by her husband, Matthew Gene Osborne; her father; children, Jacelyn Nicholle Waller and Kristyle Vincent Packer; step-daughter, Danielle Yvonne Robbins; step-mom, Monista Theresa Meriweather; sisters, Dawnta â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shayâ&#x20AC;? Waller and Tasha Marie Meriweather; brothers, Damon Tyrone Meriweather, Allen Dauntrey Waller Mario Meriweather and Darius Stewart; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and extended family. Dawnerice leaves behind many other family members and friends who will deeply miss her. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at

Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Due to the national health crisis, masks are required and social distancing should be observed. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, memorial contributions may be made to Posey Humane Society. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

it is both wrong and dangerous to put so many other items on it that I have to clean it off to cook something. I never leave the house without checking to be sure that the burners are off. Otherwise, I might come home to find this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mail ablaze, as well as a couple of cereal boxes. I know that this is a bad habit, but I have discovered that putting things away usually results in not knowing where anything is. My family knows that none of this is an exaggeration. This is a life-long terrible thing I do. When we all lived in Heatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unusual to see last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas gifts piled beside the chair where I

opened them the previous year. I have seriously tried to change this, but it all just finds its way back. I have been told many times by my children what they will do if I die suddenly. They tell me how I can rid myself of anxiety if I got rid of a bunch of stuff. However, the opposite is actually more true. I like knowing where my â&#x20AC;&#x153;stuffâ&#x20AC;? is. If I were to ever own a pool table, too, I am sure it would soon be filled with lots of stuff; not just holiday food. I have talked about this, and written about it from time to time. I have threatened to just move out and only take the things I really need. I have actually done this twice and it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long to revert to my previous â&#x20AC;&#x153;habit.â&#x20AC;? I used to joke that it would take three big vans to actually move. Of course, this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taking into account the â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? items I add to my list of possessions. I would happily give things away to friends and family, but they mention they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want their house to be like mine. Well, maybe next year.

Red Cross - Blood Donation Opportunities Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall. In April, the Red Cross began collecting COVID-19 convalescent plasma from previously diagnosed individuals, who could only give at one of approximately 170 Red Cross blood donation centers across the country. Convalescent plasma contains COVID-19 antibodies that may help the most critical patients actively ďŹ ghting this virus. Now, whole blood donations made at any Red Cross blood drive or blood donation center could be helpful in this eďŹ&#x20AC;ort.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donations that come back positive for COVID-19 antibodies now undergo secondary testing to conďŹ rm antibody results, and that enables the Red Cross to then potentially use the plasma from those donations for COVID-19 patients,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Erin Goodhue, executive medical director of direct patient care with the Red Cross Biomedical Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With approximately two percent of the U.S. population testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies, every donation is important to ensure patients with coronavirus have access to every treatment option available to them.â&#x20AC;? The Red Cross encourages eligible individuals to schedule an appointment, download the free Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood. org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. In thanks, the Red Cross

is oďŹ&#x20AC;ering a $1,000 Amazon. com Gift Card to ďŹ ve lucky winners who come to give in October. Terms and conditions apply; visit rcblood.org/ unite. About antibody testing Antibody testing may indicate if the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual experienced COVID-19 symptoms. Donations are tested using samples pulled at the time of donation and sent to a testing laboratory where they will also undergo routine infectious disease testing. COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibody test result does not conďŹ rm infection or immunity. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test.

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The Mount Vernon Housing Authority is now accepting applications for the Section 8 waiting list eďŹ&#x20AC;ective October 1, 2020. Applications may be picked up at 1500 JeďŹ&#x20AC;erson Drive or found online at mountvernonhousing.org.

Birthdays October 6 - Edith Creek, Kathy Garrett, Ellie Nolen, Tim Will, Pat Hon, Carla Newton, Jim Eagan Sr., Alan Luigs, April Luigs, Axton Gamblin, Susan Roby, Jacob Tucker October 7 - Kristin Milbrandt, Liz Culley, Damon Endicott Cardin, Duane Wright, Joy Springer, Dianna Simkins, Isaiah Evans, Dustin Myers, Mary Hurley, Rick Roos, Ernest Stevens, Don White October 8 - Madelyne OďŹ&#x20AC;erman, Kara M. Whitmore, Whittni Taylor, Sean Powers, Roger Jennings, Kathryn KoďŹ&#x20AC;man, Mitch Reynolds, Barb Lance, Ernie Rapp, Lucy Schlarmann October 9 - JeďŹ&#x20AC;rey Creek, Johnathon Dale Chamness, Nickolas James Wiley, Jim Eagan, Jr., Larry Schmitt, Martha Luigs, Carol Em-

brey, Ryan Rokicki October 10 - Jackie Moore, Jackie Logan Trembley, Larry Schmitt, JeďŹ&#x20AC; ScaraďŹ a, Kathryn Lee, Steve Carner, Jacquelyn Dixon, Margie Allyn, Ramon Claxton October 11 - Chelsi Embrey, Mrs. Perry Shephard, Jean Ann ScaraďŹ a, Robert Franks, Lori Redman, Kamhi Underwood, Coletta Wheeler October 12 - Ken Meyer, Tom Smith, Jim Hull, Andy Granderson, Alicia Delong, Austin Orth, Kim Whitley, Bernie Gerth, John Mann, Joan Siers, Bobbie Strader, Carolyn Stevens If you have a name to be included, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@ poseycountynews.com

Financial Focus Can You Influence Your Financial Aid Award? Right now, the pandemic is causing chaos and uncertainty for colleges and students. But it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always be that way. And if you have children who will be heading off to school in the next few years, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably thinking about more typical concerns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as expenses. How will you pay for the high costs of higher education? Most colleges do offer financial aid packages that can greatly help with these expenses. But it pays to know, well in advance, how financial aid works. And the key platform for determining much of your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial aid is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In fact, if you have children starting college next year, now is the time to get going on the FAFSA, which became available Oct. 1 for the 2021-22 award year. Filling out your FAFSA will provide you with whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known as your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC calculation takes into account four separate areas: parent income, parent assets (excluding retirement funds, such as 401(k) plans and IRAs, home equity and small family businesses), student income and student assets. The EFC does not calculate the exact amount you must pay for college â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rather, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an estimate, and the amount you pay can be below or above this number. Nonetheless, the EFC is important in determining your financial aid package, and your actions can influence the results. Here are a few suggestions for future years: â&#x20AC;˘ Save money in your name â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. FAFSA will just consider up to 5.64 percent of a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets, compared to 20 percent of a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets. â&#x20AC;˘ Be aware of how retirement plan contributions can affect aid. Many of your current assets, such as your retirement

accounts, may be excluded from the EFC calculation. However, any voluntary contributions you make to your 401(k) or traditional IRA during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;baseâ&#x20AC;? year (the prior tax year) generally must be reported on the FAFSA and are counted as untaxed income; consequently, these contributions may have a similar effect on aid eligibility as taxable income. Mandatory contributions, such as those made by teachers to a state retirement system, are generally not reported on the FAFSA. â&#x20AC;˘ Avoid withdrawals from your 401(k) or traditional IRA. The money you take out from these accounts in the years you fill out the FAFSA, and the prior tax year, may count as taxable income in the financial aid calculations. If you really need the money, you may want to consult with your financial professional for alternatives. â&#x20AC;˘ Consider having children put earnings into a Roth IRA. Money from after-school or summer jobs your children put in a Roth IRA may not be included in EFC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plus, your kids will get a head start on a tax-advantaged retirement account. Keep in mind, though, that Roth IRA withdrawals could be considered as taxable income on the FAFSA if the account owner is younger than 59 Â˝, which will be the case for your children, or the account is less than five years old. Not all these suggestions will be appropriate for everyone, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re worth thinking about. You might also want to consult with a collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial aid officer before you complete the FAFSA, as aid calculations can be complex. An investment of your time and effort early in the process may pay off when the aid packages are finally delivered. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

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Note: News this issue: body of soldier reaches U. S., child lost in Wabash bottoms, four become citizens, the Catholic Fair, Mount Vernon high school football, and many news briefs. A special note to Clint and Brenda Willis. Body Of Soldier Reaches U.S. - Richard Smith, an elder African American resident of this city, on Saturday last received a telegram from the Quarter-master General of the U. S., informing him that the funeral services of his son, Pvt. Mote Smith of Co. E., 89th Pioneer Infantry, would be held at Arlington, Va., in the National Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 1, 1920. Pvt. Smith left this city with a small contingent of African American boys in 1918, and shortly after his arrival overseas died in France on Oct. 11, 1918, his death due to pneumonia. Immense Crowd At Democrat Campaign Meeting - The 1920 campaign in Posey County is under way for the Democrats. Mrs. Cale, chairman of the Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Division, urged the women to use their authority for the ďŹ rst time in Posey County history by voting. Another speaker, Mrs. Moore of Indianapolis, reminded the suďŹ&#x20AC;ragists of their promises made in their campaign for the ballot. Sen. Robinson then spoke in favor of the League of Nations and for the Cox-Roosevelt ticket. Child Lost In Wabash Bottoms Corn Field - A six-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Richeson, tenants on the Spencer farm in the Wabash bottoms, slipped away from his home at noon Wednesday to ďŹ nd his father who was at work in the ďŹ eld. He soon got lost in the ďŹ eld of corn, which covers the entire Wabash River bottoms, and long before night overtook him, the entire neighborhood was out in search of the missing boy. As hour after hour passed with no word from those who had gone to his rescue, the mother became frantic, believing that the child had wandered to the Wabash River, which is not far distant and was drowned. The search was kept up through the entire night and the following morning at 11 a.m., the boy was found with his clothing almost torn to rags from his wandering from the tall corn stalks, and hysterical from fright, but apparently uninjured from the cold night he spent in the ďŹ eld. To Become Citizens - During the past week, three residents of this city have ďŹ led with Circuit Clerk Defur, their declarations to become citizens of the United States, all being natives of Germany. John Richter was born in Allengronan and emigrated to the United States in 1884; Charles Basler, a machinist of this city, born in Bockum, Westphalia, emigrated here in 1880; Charles Morlock, born in Wurttemberg,came to the U. S. in 1866. William R. Beste, a shoemaker of this city, ďŹ led his petition for naturalization. He was born in Hanover, Germany and has resided in the U. S. since 1871. Catholic Fair Is The Next Big Local Event - The committee in charge of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event gave out advanced information that the fair will surpass any previous held. This is based on the

splendid results they have had in aid, not only from the members of Saint Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, but from all our citizens. Articles of all description - from one of those nice big comforts to a box of candy - will be sold. Fair Date -October 19-23 Mt. Vernon Football - In their ďŹ rst football game of the season, the High School was defeated by Owensville High at that place Saturday by the overwhelming score of 70 to 0. This is the ďŹ rst football team Mount Vernon had for three years and they showed a decided lack of training. They will play their next game in this city Saturday when they meet Reitz High School of Evansville. City Council - Mayor Zimmerman presented an ordinance which will compel all owners of dairies and those handling milk for local consumption to take out a license and providing a penalty for those failing to do so. News Briefs And Personals - Sowing Wheat - The farmers are very busy sowing wheat in this neighborhood (Township Line), and the hum of tractors can be heard all day long. Births - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bottomley this morning, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Schertz this morning, a girl, Florence Marie. Meetings - A box social will be given at the Lawrence School House in Point Township on Friday night. Tuesday Club - The Tuesday Club met and was entertained at the country home of Mrs. R. Wilson, Tuesday afternoon. Away Meetings - Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Harbert returned Tuesday from Cleveland, Ohio, where Mr. Harbert represented the ďŹ rst district at the American Legion. Mrs. H. H. Sugg and Mrs. Tim Crunk attended the Kentucky State Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christian Temperance Union convention in Henderson. John Kukendall, the oil king of Poseyville, was in the city Monday calling on his customers. Edward Rhodes gave us his annual call Saturday. Philip Dausman and Jake Oeth were in Newburgh, Monday and Tuesday looking after their business. Fred Keitel and son, William, called on August Reineke Sunday. Marriage Licenses - Buford Rowe and Mary Redman; William Smith and Sophia White; and Frank Scherretz and Florence PďŹ ster. News From Mount Vernon 125 Years Ago - Buggy Wrecked - A horse driven by Herman HoďŹ&#x20AC;man, ran oďŹ&#x20AC; Tuesday evening throwing him out of the buggy and seriously injuring him about the head. Some mischievous boy Sunday turned the switch near the E. & T. H. Depot, causing the engine and two cars to leave the track. Marriage Licenses - Henry Reichert and Matilda Joslyn; James Emery and Jeannie Ingram; Charles Cox and Lottie Grant; Frank Keck and Louise Lurker. Special Note - Long time good friends (and 100 Years Ago readers), Clint and Brenda Willis have moved from Mount Vernon back close to where they started from, EnďŹ eld, Ill. We miss you and thank you for your service to our country and community while you were here.

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Keck remembers Jackson Higgins Special to the News Recently, former Mount Vernon resident and automobile dealership owner Richard Keck was asked about memories he had of the relationship between his father Bill Keck and of long-time Mount Vernon Mayor Jackson Higgins. Keck replied, “one thing came to mind immediately. Our Ford Dealership, Keck Motor Company was turning 75 years old. At this time only 22 dealerships had had that honor in all of the US. We wanted to throw a big bash to celebrate that milestone. Bill Keck and Indiana University Basketball Coach were good friends. Bill asked Bob Knight to come be the keynote speaker at our party. This was 1987 and just months after IU and Coach Knight had won the NCAA Basketball Tournament. So getting him to come was a huge accomplishment for our event. So then we were in the decision process of who should get on stage with Coach Knight. Who could welcome him to Keck Motors and Mount Vernon. Bill Keck said there is only one guy, one guy who represents Former Indiana University basketball Coach Bobby Mount Vernon better than anyone else could. That man Knight puts his hand on the shoulder of former Mount was Mayor Jackson Hig- Vernon Mayor Jackson Higgins at a Keck anniversary gins.” celebration.

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE A7 ‘Contact tracing’ continued from Page A1 junior high football game had to be cancelled. “It is impacting athletic teams in multiple ways. A quarantined player cannot play for 14 days. Then, they can attend a few practices at first. A quarantined athlete is out about three weeks total. Then, it seems when our team is healthy, the other team is ill and cannot play. I’m getting a bad case of pandemic fatigue,” he said with a resolute shake of his head. Mount Vernon students will have no school on Friday, October 9 of this week and Monday. October 12 for Fall Break. Since summertime, the board has been preparing and reviewing budgets for the next year. A public hearing was held at the last meeting on September 21 and there were no remonstrators. Superintendent Thompson said he has heard from no one else since then, either in person or in writing, so the board unanimously adopted the budget for 2021 totaling $29,168,078. They also adopted a resolution for the Capital Projects Plan for 2021-2023 as advertised, adopted a resolution for the School Bus Replacement Plan for the same years, and adopted a resolution for appropriations and tax rates. The estimated school maximum levy to be raised from taxpayers for the Operations Fund is $10, 618,962. The maximum estimated tax levy to be raised for the Debt Service Fund is $2,705,654, resulting in a total maximum tax levy of $13,324,616. Business Director Loren Evans was quick to point out these are only estimates and always calculated at the highest number. Now, upon formal adoption, the actual figures will be determined by the Department of Local Government Finance and usually always come in lower than advertised. The remainder of this money that is not raised by tax levy will come to the district from the state payment per pupil after the official count. Director Evans was asked by a school board member prior to the meeting as to whether Career Tech Education money comes

from the state for students taking vocational courses. He presented a report stating about $150,000 in CTE money comes in from the basic state funding. “It depends on the course they are taking and where it is. The ones at the Vocational Education Center in Evansville are usually $680 per credit hour (usually two credits) and the highest value occupations get $1,000 per credit hour, the lowest $200 per credit hour. Our buildings trades class here at school gets $150 per student per class. These funds are significant to operate our vocational programs,” Director Evans observed. Board members gave Evans kudos for all his efforts preparing the budgets for the upcoming year. In other board action: • The board accepted the resignation of Courtney Rudibaugh as a Teacher Assistant in the Computer Lab at Farmersville Elementary School, effective immediately. • Tim Alcorn and Zachary Leiter were given permission to travel to tour the Brownsburg Community School Corporation media production class and see its outstanding facilities. “We started a media class now and Brownsburg does it on a different level. Hopefully, they can go and steal some ideas,” Thompson said with a smile. Rutledge said he visited there and “their production room is like a television station. It’s pretty amazing.” • After discussion, it was decided that if there are any snow days, school will not be called off, but instead go to an e-learning day. “Snow days we have on the schedule can be built in for later in the spring for a much needed break during this pandemic year,” the Superintendent noted. • In closing remarks, the Superintendent said that a team of administrators, teachers and students worked on September 25 for the United Way Day of Caring at the Imagination Station playground. • The next school board meeting will be on October 19 at 5:45 p.m. in the High School Media Center.

‘Charges’ continued from Page A1 fugitive wanted out of Vanderburgh County and the seizure of over 30 grams of methamphetamine. Authorities arrived at a residence in Poseyville after receiving a tip that 42-year-old Christy Smith was located there. Smith is wanted out of Vanderburgh County for two felony warrants. According to a news release, oﬃcers arrived at the location and arrested Smith and the tenant, 29-year-old Anthony Crawley. Oﬃcers say they found a small amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a controlled substance and approximately 32 grams of meth.

Both were taken to the Posey County Jail and are currently being held on bond. Smith faces the following charges: Dealing Methamphetamine, Class 2 Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, Class 3 Felony Possession of a Syringe, Class 6 Felony Possession of a Schedule Drug, Class A Misdemeanor Visiting a Common Nuisance, Class B Misdemeanor Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor Two Vanderburgh County Felony Warrants (1) Escape (2) Alexa Nicholson and Stefani Knight enjoyed three or four hours of horse-riding Sunday afternoon in Harmonie Petition to Revoke State Park. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Police Chief Tony Alldredge put up a speed limit radar ation back on the agenda, though he thought they were gosign out at the end of Mockingbird Lane to collect data to ing to look at it again after the Eighth Street Water Project help with their decision. had been completed, and repaved, in an effort to get some Councilman Rusty Levings brought up under New Busi- numbers on a count. Dieterle said he has looked at, and will ness the possibility of painting a thin blue line between the purchase a traffic counter at a cost of $2,800. yellow lines down Fourth Street to show support for local • Under Legals, councilors unanimously passed the first police. He was reminded that this street was a state high- readings of three routine ordinances establishing appropriaway and not in their bailiwick. However, Street Commis- tions and tax rates for the city, another establishing salaries sioner Max Deiterle said it would be no problem to do it and wages for the appointed city officers and employees, down Main Street. Brothers stated she would support that and the third establishing salaries of the elected city offiand questioned the expense. Dieterle replied it should not be cers payable from the City General Fund, Water and Sewage an issue. Brothers asked for more information and to put it Utilities. All three apply to next year. on the agenda for the next meeting. • The council also approved all three readings for an orBecky Higgins, Chairman of the Christmas on Main Street dinance, with suspended rules, to enact it as 20-16 in the event, also addressed the Council with New Business at the books. The ordinance will rename Sherburn Park Drive to meeting. She feels the city should not move forward with the Jack Higgins Drive. Hoehn thanked the others for pushing event this year, all things considered. The illuminated parade this through quickly, as Higgins performed a major service and a 400 plus children’s party are out, due to not being able to the city for many years in many ways and councilors to socially distance. “The flu season hits us the first week of agreed. December and I just don’t think it’s feasible. I would like to • Levings stated that since council changed the direction keep the spirit going and propose a new idea,” she remarked. of the drive at the riverfront, there is no longer a stop or yield She proposed conducting a residential and commercial sign at the intersection of Water and College Streets. Dietholiday lighting contest, complete with a map to follow one erle agreed it is unmarked, to which Attorney Beth Higgins night, so viewers can vote in the cash prize categories as replied she will draft a traffic ordinance to address the situajust something to give back to the community. Councilman tion. Hoehn stated they need to go back to the uniform code Andy Hoehn stated he agreed that the risk is high this year of signs and Alldredge can look into that and report back at and feels this is a good idea. The the next meeting. others concurred. • Brothers reported that she has Levings wondered how Higgins talked with Parks Director Miwould get the word out and who chael Harshbarger and Curtis about would be eligible to compete. She the condition of some of the playstated participants have to be cusgrounds around town as some of the tomers of the Mount Vernon Waequipment needs repairs and people ter Works to be eligible. Persons are still using them. interested in being in the contest • During the Water Utility Board can register at the Mayor’s Office. meeting held earlier before the counThe chairman said she will make cil meeting, Utilities Superintendent fliers and get the word out. “EvChuck Gray reported he took a seceryone needs some cheer,” she ond water sample on the last section expressed. of the Eighth Street Water Project. In other council action: It has passed requirements, and the • Under Old Business, notices remaining residents in the area will have been published on the bid be tied on to the line next week. His packages for the Tresslar Builddepartment has been televising lines ing demolition. Four contractors as well and Dieterle should be able attended the pre-bid meeting, and to get crews in there to pave in the two weeks from now the sealed next two weeks. bids that came in will be opened In reference to the shoring equipat the Board of Works meeting on ment that councilors approved for October 8. him to purchase at the last meeting, • The Mayor also announced he explained there has been a misunder Old Business that there take made. The price quoted was were in excess of 50 applicants in $8,800 for two units, which was apTo gather data for their decision on lowtotal for the COVID Small Busiproved as it was such a good deal. ering the speed limit on n Birdland, the ness Grant the city received. The city police department put up this Radar Well, that was only for one unit, and Economic Development Coalition it was even in writing for two. Gray sign at the end of mockingbird Lane. Phois going through the applications called about the mistake, but the to by Lois Mittino Gray now and evaluating their comsupplier was only willing to knock pleteness and eligibility. Afterwards, they will send them to off $500 from costs. He asked for guidance on either keepOCRA for review, and then they come back here for Council ing what he has or sending both of them back after describto vote on the distribution. ing them as a lightweight shoring unit, trench box, made The Mayor needed an authorization at the meeting that of OSHA approved heavy duty rubber and for use for any night to sign an agreement with the Southwest Indiana Eco- trench deeper than five feet. After further discussion, board nomic Development Coalition for the processing work on members concurred to have Gray keep one unit and send the the grant. Attorney Beth Higgins announced that, before other back. They stipulated that if he feels he needs another Council takes any action or any vote, anyone who owns a unit in one year, get it in writing that they will honor the business that made application for the grant is not permitted $500 off on that one as well. to vote or participate in discussion. Hoehn and Baldwin both Higgins added just as a follow up, last Thursday the funds recused themselves. The vote passed. from the bond sale were settled, and the pay off on the exist• Curtis agreed to put the Eighth Street truck traffic situ- ing bonds was finished.

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Bob Schmitt, Old Blairsville Road, took advantage of the great weather on Saturday to seed a bare spot in his grass. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

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Solarbron Drive By Wave Parade Wednesday, October 7 4:45 p.m.

New Harmony Clean Up Day Friday, October 9 8 a.m. - NH

“Waiting for Godot” Friday, October 9 Saturday, October 10 Sunday, October 11 6 p.m. - Riverbend Park Amphitheater - MV

Community Calendar October

Poseyville Clean Up Day

Mamma Mia

Saturday, October 10 8 a.m. - PV

Tuesday, October 13 7 p.m. - New Harmony Theater -NH

New Harmony Campout

Keck Gonnerman Plow Day

Saturday, October 10 8 a.m. - Events Planned All Day Harmonie State Park -NH

Saturday, October 17 9 a.m.

Adelphia Motorcycle Club Chili Cookoﬀ

Pfeiﬀer Farms

North Posey Tennis Clinic K-5 grade

Harold Morgan Book Signing

Saturday, October 31 12 - 5 p.m. Apostolic Bible Church - SV

Monday, October 12 Tuesday, October 13 5 - 6:30 p.m. - North Posey Jr. High School -PV

Tuesday, October 14 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.- Hedges Central - Door 4 -MV

Mamma Mia 2 Here We Go Again Tuesday, October 27 7 p.m. - New Harmony Theater -NH

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Day of Caring The United Way of Posey County started their 2020/2021 Campaign back in August with a successful virtual kick-off and is now preparing for their Day of Caring event this Friday, September 25th, which is generously sponsored by SABIC.

Keely Winiger, Executive Director commented on this year’s Day of Caring. “Even though we are in the mist of a pandemic and the event will not be the same as most years, the spirit of caring and giving back to the community is in full swing.” Dan Ritter, Chair of the event, has made every effort to follow

all the CDC rules and regulations so that the teams will be safe. The annual Kick-off Breakfast will not be held, and the teams will go directly to their projects, with breakfast being provided by McDonalds. Dan has 150 volunteers, which is about half of a normal year due to companies’ employees working from home but has somehow managed to get approximately the same number of public service projects completed around the county. Dan anticipates a great day for

volunteers and project managers alike and feels that “it is a great example of how the United Way not only raises funds, but also brings together volunteers focused on making a difference. It should be a great day for everyone in the county.” This year’s campaign goal is $550,000. Joe Crissup, United Way of Posey County Board President commented on this year’s campaign, “The needs in our community are so great and it is so important that we continue

to fund the agencies that the United Way supports. Without the United Way funding, many in our community would go without the support they so desperately need.” During the next several months of the campaign, restaurants throughout the county will be conducting “Give Back Days,” which a portion of proceeds for the day benefits the United Way. Something new this year is also in full swing, with the help of local businesses the United Way has been having drawings

for those that donate by social media, give $50 more than they gave last year, or donate $300 or more and become a Leadership Giver. If you do all three mentioned than you can be in all three drawings and win items such as $50 give cards to McKim’s IGA, win ice cream for a year, get a chance to win a CountryMark Refining golf pass, and much more. For more information call the office at 812-838-3637 or watch the United Way of Posey County’s Facebook page, website, Instagram, or follow on Twitter. United Day of Caring volunteer group from BWXT. Sprucing up the riverfront are front row l to r Derrick Verble, Bobby Lewis, Lisa Wallis, Sandy Taylor, Dana Harrison, Tiﬀany Hoon, Tammy Tanner, Kathy Mathew and John Hendricks. Back Row l to r James Nance, Tom Walling, Derrick Dietz, Greg Oeth, Dan Herrenbruck. Photo by Sally Denning

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Lady Wildcats remain unbeaten, thump North Posey 10-2 By Chris Morlan The Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats traveled to North Posey last Wednesday evening to play against the North Posey Lady Vikings. Prior to this game, the Wildcats were undefeated and had secured a share of the Pocket Athletic Conference championship with ten wins and no losses. Mount Vernon’s Maria Santoro scored the first goal of the game in 36 seconds to give the Lady Wildcats an early lead. Santoro scored four goals in the game along with two assists. The Lady Wildcats scored seven goals in the first half. North Posey got on the scoreboard in the second half with goals scored by Lauren Zirkelbach and Brooke Coleman. It was not enough points for North Posey, and Mount Vernon won by the final score of 102. Mount Vernon improved their record to eleven wins Mount Vernon’s No. 11 Reagan Sullivan and No. 22 Reagan Koester during soccer action this week at North and no losses. Along with Maria SanMaddie Maier work against Tori Crawford and No. 15 Posey. Photo by Dave Pearce

toro scoring four goals for the Lady Wildcats, Kori Leverenz scored two goals and had two assists. Lera Wilson, Reagan Sullivan, Danielle Underwood and Kaden Leverenz each scored a goal in this matchup. Goalkeeper Catherine Batteiger had seven saves and Abigail Ries had nine saves on eleven fielded shots. North Posey goalkeeper Makali Carter had 11 saves on 21 shots on goal in her first ever start for the Lady Vikings. After the game, North Posey Coach Derek Sweeney said, “the first half began with little intensity and poor connectivity between the defensive and offensive lines. We also didn’t fill the middle third well which allowed Mount Vernon to build offensively. We were without most of our starters on defense and in the goal, but several players stepped up and filled the

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Wildcats settle for PAC tie By Trisha L. Lopez The Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats soccer team tied Heritage Hills for the regular season Pocket Athletic Conference title on Saturday. The Lady Wildcats had the opportunity to claim the title outright by defeating the Patriots, but they were defeated 3-1 in a hard fought game. “We obviously wanted to win the PAC outright, but I think we definitely made a statement this year in the new conference,” Head Coach Samantha Hurst said. Mount Vernon scored first with a goal by sophomore Kori Leverenz, assisted by senior Maria Santoro. Senior Catherine Batteiger had 26 saves for the game. The Lady Patriots responded shortly after. The score remained tied for most of the first half, but the Heritage Hills offense prevailed. Patriots senior Haley Osborne scored all three of the team’s goals. The Indiana University soccer commit finished the regular season with 36 goals and 15 assists. Osborne

is the PAC’s leading scorer. Leverenz is second in the conference with 22 goals. “The girls played hard, it just wasn’t enough,” Hurst said. “It was a tough and physical game.” Mount Vernon finished the regular season 11-1 and 10-1 in PAC play. Heritage Hills finished the regular season 15-1 and 10-1 in PAC play. The Lady Patriots lone conference loss came at the hands of Forest Park, a 1-0 defeat on Sept. 25. Mount Vernon defeated Forest Park 6-0 on Sept. 28. The Lady Wildcats are led statistically on the season by Leverenz with 22 goals and 11 assists; sophomore Kaden Leverenz with 11 goals and 14 assists; sophomore Maty Burnett with 9 goals; Santoro with 8 assists and The McNamara Family Scholarship Scramble winning golf team pictured left to right Batteiger with 4 assists. The two teams will meet again in Tues- are, Jason Dausmann, Chad Houchins, Dustin Trout, and Chris McClatchy. At center day’s sectional opening round at the Evans- Sondra McNamara presented their award. ville School Corporation Soccer Complex. Hurst expects another showdown. “If the girls show up to play Tuesday, it will be a close game again,” she said.

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By Chris Morlan The North Posey boys’ soccer team played their final home and regular season game against the Forest Park Rangers last Tuesday night. North Posey was also shorthanded with 12 players dressed out for the game, including five starters out due to COVID and/or quarantined for 14 days. Forest Park took advantage and controlled this game from the start and beat North Posey by the final score of 4-0. North Posey closed out the regular season with one win, eleven losses and one tie. The Rangers improved their season record to five wins, eight losses and one tie. Forest Park scored three goals in the first half and one goal in the second half to shut down the Vikings. North Posey was limited to one shot on goal in this game. The Rangers had 17 shots on goal. Viking goalkeeper stayed busy in this game and had 13 saves on 17 fielded goal shots. This game against the Rangers was a final tune up before the upcoming Indiana High School Athletic As-

sociation Soccer Sectionals starting this week at Northeast Dubois. North Posey will play against the South Spencer Rebels in the opening round of the sectional. “Forest Park is a good squad. However, we had the unfortunate circumstance that we were out five key starters due to the pandemic,” North Posey Coach Rylan Gentil said. “I thought we played well for a game where we were missing so much quality within our team. Our players stepped up to the task, never gave up, and were willing to go to different positions in order to help the team.” FOREST PARK 4, NORTH POSEY 0

Forest Park: Ben Kluesner 2 goals, Spenser Wolf goal, JD Kerber goal, Conner Knies 2 assists, Luke Hagedorn assist North Posey: Brinden Morell 13 saves North Posey plays at the Northeast Dubois sectional this Tuesday against South Spencer at 7 p.m. Gentil said, “The sectional game against South Spencer is going to come down to defense, and who is going to defend set pieces better, unfortunately they got the better of us during the regular season due to them winning the set piece battle and hopefully we can come out on top Tuesday night.”

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Members of the 2020 North Posey High School Football Homecoming Court are, front row, l to r: Addie Fullop, Erin Hoehn, Lauren Zirkelbach, Brooke Coleman, Brennon Sweeney, Julia Fullop, Mason Ashby, and Ashton Elpers. Back row, left to right: Jackson GraďŹ&#x20AC;, Jake Koch, Brett Bullington, Clayton Lutz, Casey Cotton, Makenna Elpers, Dalton Hill, Dylan Teeter, Levi Freeman, and Liam Stone. Crown Bearer and Flower Girl: Nathan and Charli Jean Freeman. Photo courtesy of Straub Photography

Members of the 2020 Mount Vernon High School Football Homecoming Court are, l to r: Nicot Burnett, Ava Watters, Ethan Yarber, Braiden Browning, Isaiah McFadden, Aly Spalding, Noah Gordon, Brianna Woods, Xavier Angel, Brooke Jackson, Kyle Simpson, Megan Simpson, Brock Veatch, Savannah Weatherford, Leo Hostetter, Destiny Morgan, Rossy Hollinger, Kaleigh Kelley, Jacob Swartz, and Halie Dickinson. Photo by Garry Beeson

Taryn and Kadyn Hoyer enjoy some time with their father on Sunday afternoon at Harmonie State Park. The air was a little chilly but the sunshine provided idea conditions. Photo by Dave Pearce

Ruth Ann McDurmon and Carol Peerman man one of the raďŹ&#x201E;e tables at the Posey Humane Society Fundraiser on Saturday Oct. 3. Photo by Sally Denning

Four-year-old Zoey Williams, daughter of Jeremiah and Autumn Williams, spent part of Saturday afternoon on the playground at Murphy Park in New Harmony. She is the granddaughter of Roger and Missy Wade. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

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Viking reserve football team is keeping the pride alive By Chris Morlan Due to no North Posey varsity football game last Friday night at Forest Park. Below is a season recap of the North Posey Junior Varsity football team. Currently, the Vikings have four wins and one loss for the season. Their only loss was a close battle against Southridge by the score of 28-22. North Posey 28, South Spencer 8: The Vikings opened their season on August 24 at home against the South Spencer Rebels. In the first quarter of this matchup, quarterback Liam Stone threw a 15-yard pass to Jackson Graff for a touchdown. After one quarter, North Posey was up 8-0.

With 4:25 left in the second quarter, Stone connected with Graff for another Viking touchdown. At the half, North Posey led 14-0. In the third quarter, Liam Stone took the ball to the endzone on a 30-yard quarterback keeper. North Posey led 22-0 after three quarters. Stone scored another touchdown with 8:02 remaining in the fourth quarter on a oneyard keeper. North Posey was up 28-0. South Spencer scored on a one-yard touchdown run with 2:08 left in the game. The Vikings beat the Rebels by the final score of 28-8. North Posey 36, Princeton 7: On August 31, the Vikings traveled to play against the

Princeton Tigers for their first road game of the season. During the first quarter, a Princeton player was tackled in the endzone for a safety that gave the Vikings a 2-0 advantage. With 4:14 left in the first quarter, Liam Stone threw a 40-yard pass to Jackson Graff for a Viking touchdown, along with a good two-point conversion to Graff as well. North Posey was up 10-0 after one quarter of play. Landon Hoehn intercepted a Princeton pass and ran it back for a Viking touchdown. The two-point conversion was good with a completed pass by Liam Stone to Kaiden Reidford. North Posey was up 18-0 with 7:10 remaining

Wildcat tennis falls to Reitz By Trisha L. Lopez The Mount Vernon boys tennis season ended Wednesday with a 4-1 sectional loss to Evansville Reitz. Wildcats Head Coach Paul Quinzer was pleased with the late season growth his team experienced this year. “The team was better at the end of the year than in the beginning. It took a while to sort the team out and to ﬁnd the right chemistry,” Quinzer said. Coach Scott Smith said results of the Mount Vernon Invite in September “showed the boys that grit and determination can carry them a long way on the tennis court.” The team picked up late season victories over Evansville Bosse, Boonville, South Spencer and Evansville Harrison. Coach Quinzer said one of the best moves of the season came when Coach Smith switched Allessandro Bommarito to number two singles. “This allowed him to improve upon his game and it made us a stronger unit,” Quinzer said. Quinzer said Landon Fischer, Nolan

Fischer and Mathias Gates improved over the oﬀ season last year to make big gains this season. The team was hit hard by Covid-19 exposure quarantines that sidelined several players at diﬀerent times during the season. One player missed seven matches over the course of his 14 day quarantine period. Another missed the last two weeks of the season including Wednesday’s sectional. “Several tennis teams in the area experienced the same issues and some had worse endings than that,” Quinzer said. “I just felt bad for (them) for having to miss so much.” Quinzer said that while none of the boys actually contracted the virus, “we had to make several moves due to Covid-19.” Looking ahead to next season, Quinzer said they will miss their two seniors, but plan to bring back six juniors and expect a total of 10 returning players. He said they will start weight room conditioning this winter and he plans to promote playing tennis at one of the indoor facilities in the area. They will start open court practices in the spring.

in the first half. Right before the halftime break, Liam Stone scored another North Posey touchdown on a quarterback keeper. At the half, North Posey led by the score of 26-0. North Posey took advantage of the bad snap by the Tigers center. The Princeton quarterback was tackled in the endzone for their second safety of the game. North Posey led 28-0. At the end of the third quarter, Jackson Graff picked off a Princeton pass and ran it back for a touchdown. North Posey led 36-0 after three periods. With 8:08 remaining in the game, Princeton scored on a rushing touchdown along with a good two-point conversion. North Posey won their second game of the season 36-7 to stay unbeaten. Southridge 28, North Posey 22: The Vikings played the Raiders in a home game on September 8. This was a close game that went in favor of Southridge and gave North Posey their first loss of the season. Southridge scored a touchdown in the first quarter with 8:17 on the clock to take a 6-0 lead. The Raiders scored another touchdown with 6:32 left in the second quarter to lead 12-0. At the half, the Raiders led 12-0. With six minutes left in the third quarter, Jace Gauer carried to the ball to the endzone for a touchdown. At the end of the third period, Liam Stone threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Graff. The two-point conversion was good. North Posey led 14-12 with 2:15 left in the

third quarter. Southridge closed out the third quarter with a touchdown run and a good two-point conversion to retake the lead at 20-14. With seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Stone threw a pass to Graff for another Viking touchdown. A good two-point conversion on a Stone quarterback keeper. The Viking led again by the score of 22-20. Southridge wasted no time on offense and scored on a 44-yard touchdown run to regain the lead at 28-22 with 6:04 left in the game. North Posey came up short in the end and lost 28-22. North Posey 32, Tell City 8: On September 14, the Vikings played a home game against the Tell City Marksmen. This game was scoreless after one quarter. In the second quarter, Liam Stone ran for a 33-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was good with a pass from Stone to Jackson Graff. North Posey led 8-0 with 7:27 remaining in the first half. Liam Stone threw a 90-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Graff. A good two-point conversion with Liam Stone’s pass to Kaiden Reidford. This gave the Vikings a 16-0 lead. Tell City scored a touchdown right before the half to make the score 16-8 at the break. In the third quarter, Liam Stone threw a touchdown pass to Jackson Graff. The two-point conversion was also good with a pass by Stone to Kaiden Reidford. With 7:33 left in the third quarter, North Posey led 24-

8. During the fourth quarter, Liam Stone kept the ball and took it to the endzone for another Viking score. Stone connected with Kaedyn Stewart for a good two-point conversion. With 4:07 left in the game, North Posey was up 32-8. At the closing of this game, North Posey won by the score of 32-8 for their third win of the season. North Posey 14, Heritage Hills 13: The Vikings went to the road on September 21 to play against the Heritage Hills Patriots. After one period, this game was locked at 0-0. In the second quarter, Heritage Hills scored a touchdown on a one-yard run. The Patriots were up 7-0 with 6:30 remaining in the first half. North Posey struggled to get their offense going and they were down 7-0 at the halftime break. Viking quarterback Liam Stone threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Graff. The two-point conversion was no good. With 3:57 left in the third quarter, Heritage Hills led 7-6. Stone broke loose on a 70-yard run for a touchdown. The two-point conversion was good with a completion by Stone to Landon Hoehn. At the end of the third quarter, North Posey led 14-7. Heritage Hills scored a touchdown with 4:22 left in the game. The North Posey defenders blocked the extra point kick to help the Vikings lead by the score of 14-13. The Vikings escaped Lincoln with a 14-13 win to improve their season record to four wins and one loss.

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NPJHS runners highlight PAC meet By Chris Morlan The Mount Vernon and North Posey cross country teams competed for the Pocket Athletic Conference Championship last Saturday at Prides Creek Golf Course in Petersburg, Ind. Mount Vernon displayed a full team on both boys and girls’ squads. The Wildcat boys placed seventh as a team and the girls’ finished sixth as a team. North Posey had no team scores on either boys’ or girls’ teams due to the COVID pandemic. Mount Vernon’s Braden Dike finished sixth overall in the boys’ race with a time of 16:47. In the girls’ race, Sophie Kloppenburg from Mount Vernon placed seventh overall with a time of 20:49. Lady Wildcat Senior Emma Thompson finished sixteenth with a time of 21:14. North Posey’s top runner was Gavin Wheeler with a 28th place finish in a time of 18:41. Justin French was right behind Wheeler with a 29th place finish and a great time of 18:45. Freshman Olivia Esche was the Lady Vikings top runner, placing 42nd with a time of 23:36. Heritage Hills won the boys race with team score of 58 points. Spenser Wolf from Forest Park was the overall winner in the boys’ race with a time of 15:31. The Gibson Southern Lady Titans won the girls race with a team score of 54 points. Katie Winkler from Heritage Hills was the overall winner of the girls race with a time of 18:56. Boys Meet Team Scores: Heritage Hills 58, Tell City 71, Gibson Southern 85, Forest Park 91, Southridge 105, Princeton 119, Mount Vernon 148, Washington 188, South Spencer 259, North Posey NTS, Pike Central NTS, Boonville NTS, Tecumseh NTS Overall Top 10: 1. Spenser Wolf-FP 15:31; 2. Dylan Brand-SR 15:51; 3. Elliott Beuchlein-HH 16:17; 4. Lane Pollock-BOON 16:31; 5. Kaden Chestnut-TC 16:41; 6. Braden Dike-MV 16:47; 7. Bryce Troesch-FP 16:56; 8. Pierce Lashley-HH 17:06; 9. Cameron Giles-SR 17:09; 10. Brayden Linn-TC 17:10 Mount Vernon: 6. Braden Dike 16:47; 33. Carson Tucker 18:49; 42. Ben Powell 19:16; Lane Branson 20:00; 53. Ethan Suffin 20:03; 60. Mason Suits 21:18; 63. Rees Lyons 21:37. (Open 5,000-meter run) Micah Luckett 20:37; Seth Dewar 24:27; Levi Thompson 27:12; Malaki Harms

positions well. The second half we played with more intensity and quality.” LADY WILDCATS 10, LADY VIKINGS 2 Mount Vernon 7 3 10 North Posey 0 2 2 STATS Goals Mount Vernon: M. Santoro 4, Kori Leverenz 2, L. Wilson 1, R. Sullivan 1, Kaden Leverenz 1, D. Underwood 1 North Posey: L. Zirkelbach 1, B. Coleman 1 Assists Mount Vernon: M. Santoro 2, Kaden Leverenz 2, Kori Leverenz 2, C. Batteiger 1 North Posey: Tori Crawford 1 Goalkeeping Mount Vernon: C. Batteiger 7 saves, A. Ries 9 saves North Posey: M. Carter 11 saves North Posey was scheduled to play at Southridge last Thursday night in their final regular season game. “The Southridge match was cancelled due to them only having seven eligible players,” Sweeney said. “we are looking forward to playing Northeast Dubois in the first round of sectionals. We feel the ladies are training well and will apply the trainings to the pitch on Tuesday night. We will also have Audrey Hirsch back in the lineup after a few weeks out, which will certainly help shore up the defensive line. The team has been a bit inconsistent the past few weeks, but fell we’re getting our feet back under us and will give the next three matches everything we have.” The IHThe North Posey Junior High School cross country team enjoyed tremendous success SAA girls’ sectional starts this week. North Posey drew Northover the weekend at the conference meet. Members of the team are, in front, left to right, east Dubois in the opening round of the sectional on Tuesday Isla Rieken, Blake Schmitt, Trey Bircher, Katelyn Siebert, Ellie Jo Johnson, Makenna at 7 p.m. at South Spencer. Delph, Aubrey Brandenstein, and Myles Belt. In the back are Coach Traci Newcomer, Stone Rieken, Seth Gentil, Kade Beucher, Evan Tuley, and Zach Congreve. 27:51 North Posey: 28. Gavin Wheeler 18:41; 29. Justin French 18:45; 66. Brayden Bauer 22:12; 67. Tanner Redman 22:30 Girls Meet Team Scores: Gibson Southern 54, Princeton 61, Southridge 98, Heritage Hills 101, Forest Park 107, Mount Vernon 146, Tell City 155, Tecumseh 157, North Posey NTS, Boonville NTS, Pike Central NTS, South Spencer NTS, Washington NTS Overall Top 10: Katie Winkler-HH 18:56; Ellie Hall-FP 19:42; Taylor HartGS 19:45; Quinlan TeaguePC 19:51; Heidi Meade-PR 19:56; Haley Meade-PR 20:00; Sophie KloppenburgMV 20:19; Kelsey WibbelerSR 20:38; Courtney HeldtGS 20:40; Laci Spore-PR 20:44 Mount Vernon: 7. Sophie Kloppenburg 20:19; 16. Emma Thompson 21:14; 50.

Kaylen Sallee 25:24; 53. Peyton Bush 25:42; 58. Kennah Keller 29:43 North Posey: 42. Olivia Esche 23:36; 56. Abby Rittichier 26:21; 59. Skyy Shaw 30:30 Also taking place last Saturday morning was the Pocket Athletic Conference Middle School Cross Country Championships. North Posey’s Kade Buecher was the overall winner of the boys’ race with a time 9:41 on the 3,000-kilometer course. Mount Vernon’s Carter Zieren finished sixth overall with a time of 10:08. During the girls’ run, North Posey’s Ellie Jo Johnson placed third overall with a time of 11:08. Emerson Walker from Mount Vernon finished eighth overall with a time of 11:32. Middle School Boys Race: North Posey: 1. Kade Buecher 9:41; 13. Evan Tuley 10:29; 19. Trey Buecher 10:51; 31. Seth Gentil 11:28;

38. Myles Belt 11:38; 41. Stone Rieken 11:45; 51. Blake Schmitt 12:03; (Open run) 1. Zach Colgove 15:06 Mount Vernon: 6. Carter Zieren 10:08; 58. Colton Green 12:32; 66. Collin Swartz 13:08 Middle School Girls’ Race: North Posey: 3. Ellie Jo Johnson 11:08; 14. Makennah Delph 11:56; 25. Aubrey Brandenstein 12:32; 49. Katelyn Seibert 14:09; 61. Isla Rieken 17:33 Mount Vernon: 8. Emerson Walker 11:32; 34. Jaycee Campbell 12:56; 46. Makayla Schneider 13:54; 58. Delaney Biggerstaff 16:29

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Drastically improved Wildcats enter tourney play with 7-4 record By Trisha L. Lopez The Mount Vernon boys soccer team dropped their final regular game of the season 1-0 to Evansville Reitz on Tuesday. The Wildcats finished their regular season with a 7-4 conference record to secure a third place finish in the PAC. “I thought we played well against Reitz. Better than last week against Boonville,” Wildcats Head Coach Chris Cole said. “I thought we were very evenly matched throughout the game. The goal we gave up was off a corner kick. Someone lost their mark and the Reitz player ended up open for a header. Other than that, I thought the defense played very well. The offense once again had several chances, but just couldn’t connect for a goal.” Cole praised his seniors for their hard work and dedication this season. “Statistics-wise we will really miss (the seniors),” Cole said. “Sam Heckman is the starting goalie so we will have to replace him and Blaise Hartman really leads the defense.” The five Wildcat seniors have scored a combined 29 of the team’s 38 goals and have made a combined 20 of the team’s 33 assists so far this season. Senior Braden Dike leads the team in scoring with 15 goals. Angel and fellow senior Gabe Owens lead the team in assists with seven each. Angel is the team’s second leading scorer with 8 goals and Owens is the team’s third leading scorer with six goals on the season. “In both games last week we started out slow, but picked it up in the second half,” Cole said. “Unfortunately, against Boonville, we couldn’t find an equalizer and we ended up losing.” The team defeated county and conference foe North Posey on Monday, Sept. 21., 5-1. The Wildcats offense had a slow start, but got things going with a header from Angel off of a corner kick by Owens. The Vikings answered back with a quick score, but a goal by Dike, assisted by Angel, put the Wildcats back on top and they didn’t look back. Dike scored three goals on the night. Angel had two goals and two assists. Owens had two assists. “The back four of senior Blaise Hartman, juniors Fischer Epley and Derek Hollinger along with sophomore Ben Glueckert had a good game and kept the Vikings on their side of the field

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Managing life in a world of

COVID-19 Part Two of a Two-Part Series By Trisha L. Lopez Covid-19 doesn’t strike it’s victims equally. Like a tornado, it can devastate one person and leave the next completely unphased. Molly Jones, Martye Fitts and Derek Foncannon have each been touched by the virus in their own way. Each has a different perspective, a different story to tell. Jones and Fitts face the daunting task of fighting for the health and safety of our area residents on the front lines. Foncannon has overcome the virus once and was quarantined again, three months later, for potential exposure. These three area residents reflect an unfortunate reality. In this pandemic shaken world, it’s virtually impossible to not be impacted by Covid-19. It’s not just the sick whose lives have been changed. Molly Jones, a registered critical care nurse in a Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit at a southern Indiana hospital, has seen more than her share of heartbreak caused by the “monster” virus that has gripped the globe for months. Jones, who used an alias because she didn’t want to jeopardize her job, shared the story of a young mother she treated in her twenties who had just given birth a month earlier. The story haunts her. The young woman had no known pre-existing health factors that would increase her risk for life threatening complications from Covid-19. “She thought she would never see her baby again. That was a rough one. I looked her in the eyes and told her ‘you will get through this. Do I look worried? If I don’t look worried then neither should you. You have to be strong for your baby’,” Jones said. “The truth was I didn’t know if she would get through it and I was very worried. She was circling the drain, fast. I will never forget the way she looked at me. I left work that night and when I came back a few days later she wasn’t there. I never asked what happened. I didn’t want to know. I hope she is home with her baby.” In the two weeks since the first part of this story was written, the global death toll from the virus has risen by 56,111. To put that number into perspective, Anderson, Ind., has a population of 56,129. In two weeks, the virus has claimed lives almost numerically equivalent to the 13th largest city in Indiana. The number of confirmed positive cases in Posey County has gone up to 142 with 116 active cases as of Monday. Two people have died in Posey

County since the start of the pandemic, leaving Johns Hopkins University published in August locker spacing, cafeteria time and extracurricutwo families grieving for lives lost. shows that one in five infected people still test lar activities must be taken into consideration. “People don’t follow recommendations,” negative with the test most commonly used by Mount Vernon High School’s varsity footPosey County Health Nurse Martye Fitts said. testing centers and healthcare providers. ball team will miss two games because play“The virus is not gone.” One positive test result can lead to the quar- ers were exposed to a Boonville football Virus-weary citizens have relaxed their antine of countless others. player that tested positive for the virus after the guard and numbers are increasing yet again, The effectiveness of contact tracing to slow two teams met on Sept. 25. Warrick County Fitts said. the spread of the virus is only as good as the Schools Superintendent Brad Schneider con“I think people are done with (hearing about information contact investigators are given, she firmed to an Evansville news outlet that 179 it), but it isn’t done yet,” Fitts said. “People said. Boonville High School students were asked aren’t social distancing, they aren’t wearing “If people are honest…” she stressed. “We to quarantine because of possible exposure on masks, they aren’t washing their hands. This can only go on what we are told.” Sept. 21, four days prior to the Wildcats and is the only way we can combat this virus. If Fitts already had a full schedule of duties as Pioneers match-up. The player that tested posipeople aren’t the Posey County health nurse tive was not included in that quarantined group going to folprior to the onset of the global prior to the game. low recompandemic. Tracking communiAll players that were considered in close mendations, cable diseases, smoking cessa- contact with the infected student were placed people are gotion classes, children’s immuni- on a 14-day quarantine, according to a stateing to get sick. zation clinics, STD testing and ment from the school corporation on its FacePeople are gohealth screening filled her days. book page. No Mount Vernon football players ing to die.” Those issues still exist. They have tested positive for the virus as a result of Fitts said the have not faded away to free that exposure as of Oct.1. virus is easily up her days to spread the word North Posey High School has been hit hard spread at large about Covid safety measures, as well. social gathercheck in on sick Posey County The corporation reported three unrelated ings like last residents and be the voice on the positive cases within its student body on Sept. month’s Labor other end of the telephone line to 24. Day weekend tell hundreds of people that they North Posey High School decided to operparties. Ascannot leave their homes for 14 ate virtually due to an “increase in our number Garrett Lawson works at his in- days because they have been ex- of active cases among staff and students,” acymptomatic people attend room desk during quarantine. posed to a virus that may or may cording to a press release issued on Sept. 25. large gatherThe move was made in an ings and spread the virus without effort to “diminish additional even being aware that they are sick. cases.” When a person tests positive for “High school aged kids Covid-19, their results are sent to the who get this will most likely Indiana Department of Health. The be fine,” Fitts said. “But health department has a team of conwhat about those kids who tact investigators who are assigned get this and go home and to contact each positive person to go have grandma living with through a list of potential contacts them?” dating back to 48 hours prior to the The CDC shows that the onset of symptoms. Contact investilikelihood of hospitalization gators reach out to every name they and death increases dramatiare given, however, not everyone cally by age and the presence who receives a positive diagnosis is of underlying health issues willing to share their information. like diabetes, emphysema, Fitts said that her office receives the heart and lung problems and names of potential contacts that the obesity. Food brought daily and left outside the boys’ door. state has had trouble reaching. They According to a CDC must work with positive patients to retrace ac- not make them sick. chart, adults ages 30-39 are twice as likely to tivities, sometimes looking at work schedules, “This consumes my whole day… and eve- require hospitalization and four times as likely social events and family visits. Anyone within ning and weekends,” Fitts said. “The phone to die from the virus compared with adults ages six feet for longer than 15 cumulative minutes rings all day long.” 18-29. Those numbers skyrocket for people in of a person with a positive test is considered The job of tracking the potentially exposed their 70s and 80s that test positive. Adults aged a close, direct contact. All direct contacts are becomes even more difficult when it involves 75-84 are 8 times as likely to require hospitalasked to quarantine for 14 days, regardless of tracking the actions of school-aged children. Continued on Page C2 mask wearing or Covid test results. 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I closures that affected nearly 30 million students fect someone the virus. d now. He’s back in church. Centers for couple members of my family since March. I do most fully recovere “Limit social media that may expose you to and their families nationwide. The the worst things was that he of one that said He watching missed n said that stu- not go out with my friends. I rumors and false information. Also limit reading, Disease Control and Preventio with no windows and that room ICU an in was up.” grow baby friend’s such as meal my best hearing or watching other news, but keep up to dents depending on school services isolated.” really was He awful. was The Chinese study found that the rate of burnmental health date on national and local recommendations,” the programs and physical, social and especially challenging is chaplain as role His d registere younger for services will be impacted and that mental health out was much higher in place to limit the website says. put ns restrictio due to fewer nurses working in hospitals with lower nurse to because of the , but he and But how can individuals learn valuable in- issues may increase among students isolation of areas in people of number to peers if we see patient ratios. Physicians were not immune to provide ways formation about the virus if they shouldn’t read, opportunities to engage with their nding fi are chaplains fellow his phythat showed study The these issues either. the most. need in listen or keep up with normal channels of com- a repeat of last spring’s closures. often are who those to health is- comfort Lovelady-Smith said that the return to school sicians reported suffering from mental by patients isolation munication? with pray can ns “Chaplai n. depressio and some fami- sues including substance abuse on the phone,” Conflicting and misinformation is everywhere, has also brought additional stress on praying or s doorway in standing physiamong high also were suicide of s Thought coupled with constantly debated statistics and a lies, though. he said. “If they wanted to put PPE on me, I busy cians, the study found. grades, balancing like stressors Normal ecouncertain , isolation Fear, war. of political tug would have no qualms about going into that that fears tion Organiza The World Health icular activities nomic futures and the potential to contract a virus practice schedules and extracurr caution but not fearful. I’m 70. I’m about the pos- these issues may not go away with the develop- room. Again, that is estimated to have killed more than 200,000 still exist, but additional concerns but I am a very healthy 70. I group, age that in and the poten- ment of a vaccine either. Americans have led to serious mental health is- sibilities of exposure quarantines with a patient.” pray and in go would previous studied g watchdo medical The global more pressure sues that could have consequences that outlast the tial spread of the virus places even They also pray for healthcare workers who that found and world the around s outbreak viral on students and their parents. virus itself, experts warn. e workers have been on the front lines since the pandemic Parents who elected to utilize online learning the psychological distress on healthcar A study released by the Kaiser Family Foundabegan. immune either. can last up to three years following outbreaks. tion, a leader in health policy analysis and health options for their children are not “We have a Code Lavender that is through the fohas company her that said -Smith Lovelady and s caregiver “They were already being journalism, shows that the number of Americans care department and it is primarily to propastoral es employe their for care said. “Adding cused on promoting self that have reported symptoms of anxiety or de- breadwinners,” Lovelady-Smith vide little gifts of baskets or crackers, candy and really stressful as a way to combat burnout and stress. pressive disorder has jumped from 1 in 10 from the extra role of educator can be maybe a bud of a flower to the staff if they have said. she “We are in a marathon, not a sprint,” for them.” June 2019 to 1 in 3 during the pandemic. had a particularly bad day, bad call, bad code or ” yourself. of care take The mental health turmoil experienced by “You have to them know that The KFF study shows that 13.3 percent of Reverend Larry Langer of the First Presbyte- bad emergency,” he said. “It lets of concern for adults reported an increase in alcohol and sub- healthcare workers is also an area ed.” appreciat are they provide to works rian Church of Mount Vernon stance abuse, using both as ways to manage stress researchers. Lovelady-Smith said the fact that patients are hope and encouragement to not only his congreits during China in d conducte study recent A due to COVID-19. in to talk about their issues with deprescoming report- gation of 15 to 20 parishioners who are attendThe number of Americans reporting mental outbreak found that healthcare providers and suicidal thoughts is a step in the anxiety sion, 10 to six and week each and psycho- ing in-person services health concerns has steadily risen over the sum- ed feelings of depression, anxiety though. was particularly guests that tune in via Zoom online meetings, but right direction mer as the number of confirmed virus cases has logical burden. The experience those folks, at least they are seeing are we “If where in Jasper serious among nurses and other professionals to patients at Memorial Hospital continued to increase across the country. she said. “It warms my help,” for out coming well. as chaplain and treating he serves as a An alarming 10.7 percent of study respondents working directly with diagnosing that people will conhopeful me makes and “God does not want us to go through life heart l health in the reported suicidal thoughts stemming from CO- COVID-19 patients. emotiona their for help get to tinue Scared? Yes. s? scared,” Langer said. “Cautiou The KFF poll shows similar results as well. had physical issues VID-19 related stress. they if would they way same God.” to belong we death, in and life In According to the KFF poll, 64 percent of No. ” “We are seeing folks feeling hopeless and Langer said the church is in a good position to like high blood pressure or diabetes. ds where one or more members are househol suclinical -Smith, Lovelady who are Michelle those to helpless,” message simple a has Langer g unsettlin these during and stress over offer comfort and support of inow fl non-stop pervisor at the Southwestern Behavioral Health healthcare workers said worry the by lmed feeling overwhe ce at least times. ns. restrictio Center in Mount Vernon, said. “I’m seeing a lot the virus has caused them to experien ging ever-chan and n formatio basito “Churches have a great opportunity sleeping or more suicidal ideology. Isolation has led to higher one adverse effect such as difficulty “Quit watching and worrying about the statalk about putting flesh on the bones of our cally or tion consump alcohol in increases and eating looking at the levels of depression and anxiety.” statement of faith. God is in control. God can give tistics. You’ll drive yourself crazy to pray for going Southwestern Behavioral Health Center offers substance abuse. are you less stop…un Just stats. this. through get Molly Jones, a critical care registered nurse you strength and the desire to that have died souls individual and group therapy, about 40 percent of 200,000 those of one every alongside come will who around folks are in a southern In- There which is now done through teletherapy or Zoom that works on a COVID-19 unit he said. “Pray that the ones that toll on health- you to help you through this,” he said. “They will from this thing,” mental the that said hospital diana people to available readily more to make services found positive will heal and and tested been have They . isolation your pain, care workers could lead to already understaffed let you talk about your who will not or cannot leave their homes. all of those who came up for God to of not will give you someone to talk with who has no give thanks “Any connectivity seems so important right hospitals being put in the terrible position survived this. Pray for the who those and negative with to agenda but to give you someone to talk patients. now,” she said. “We want to be here for the com- having enough workers help to treat died.” have who those of families this.” through get “People are leaving the medical field at an love to help you munity. We’re local. It’s having that small town

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‘Covid’ continued from Page C1 ization and 220 times as likely to die from the virus. Adults over 85 are 13 times as likely to end up in the hospital and 630 times as likely to fall victim to Covid-19. Derek Foncannon, 19, of Mount Vernon has read those statistics, but said his perspective on those numbers changed when he was the one waiting for a phone call with his test results this summer. Foncannon tested positive for Covid-19 in June after being exposed to the virus at work. Like most people his age, his symptoms were relatively mild. He suffered from headaches, fatigue, hot flashes and dizzy spells, but he had no upper respiratory issues and no fever. He said he understands that people are tired of wearing masks and hearing about restrictions, but he gets angry when he sees social media posts minimizing the suffering of those who are sick and dying. “They talk about these people like they are just numbers… like they don’t mean anything,” he said. “These people had families. They say that it may ‘only’ be like 3 percent (of positive patients that die), but those 3 percent are someone’s grandma or someone’s parent. No, it’s not likely to be me or one of my friends that dies, but I have a grandma in her 80s. That ‘only’ would be a big deal if it was my grandma.” Jones has seen that “only” far too often. “I have had elderly patients tell their families goodbye before coming up to the unit, knowing they may never see them again. Unfortunately, sometimes they don’t,” Jones said. “I hope the family knows that although they couldn’t hold their loved one’s hand while they passed, someone did. No one should die alone and these patients are no exception.” Foncannon’s symptoms passed and within ten days he said he felt like a worn out version of himself. The only evidence of his illness that remained were the antibodies still lurking within his body… antibodies that actually gave him a sense of safety when he went back into the public and moved back on campus at Vincennes University in August. The CDC says there are no known cases of anyone that has tested positive for Covid-19, recovered and been reinfected. They speculate that Covid antibodies can last up to three months in the body, providing potential immunity to reinfection. On Sept. 14, Foncannon, a VU baseball player, got an email from his coach that brought the reality of Covid back into his life once again. Although one eventually received positive test results, two of his teammates displayed Covid symptoms and were tested. The university advised all 43 members of the baseball team to go into quarantine. The email came the day before his three months of antibody presumed Covid immunity ended. Foncannon and his suitemates, fellow Trailblazer baseball players Garrett Lawson and Logan Harrison and their high school friend Alex Atkinson settled into their two-bedroom, two bathroom suite to wait out the potential incubation period of the virus. Grateful to be in a suite instead of a single room dorm, the guys said the situation was still

far from ideal. Their meals were delivered to their room at 11:30 a.m. every morning in brown paper bags labeled with the guys’ initials. Each bag usually contained two bottles of water, a bottle of gatorade, orange juice and milk. They got a sandwich for dinner and some kind of treat for dessert along with a bag of potato chips. They got hot food for lunch like potatoes, green beans and beef stew. They usually got a salad and fresh fruit as well. “The lunch delivery person just dropped off the food and basically ran away,” Lawson said. The guys said they communicated with other students through their dorm room windows and through FaceTime. They were required to contact their professors to make arrangements for virtual classwork, a particular challenge to Foncannon who has an electrical wiring lab that requires hands-on learning. “I went from having seven classes in person, baseball practice everyday and working out to not having anything to do,” Foncannon said. “The people from the CDC texted me and said I no longer have antibodies, so I guess it’s better to be safe than sorry.” The roommates waited four days in quarantine before they heard the news that their teammate had tested positive. The guys said their nerves increased as the wait went on. Foncannon said he waited less than 24 hours for his positive test result in June. Waiting four days made everything harder. Lawson agreed. He said his parents, who live two hours north of Vincennes in Rosedale, just wanted information. “(My parents) just wanted to know what was going on,” he said. “No one knew what was going on.” The boys were lucky. No one within their suite developed symptoms. They were able to resume normal classes and returned to baseball on Sept. 30. Family member confusion and the handling of information is another area of common concern for Jones in her job as an ICU nurse. The families of patients in isolation on her Covid-19 unit are often unable to communicate with their loved ones. “Family members have absolutely no idea what is going on unless they hear from me, or if the patient is well enough we will provide tablets to video chat. I completely understand the frustration that this must cause them, I really do. Unfortunately, I cannot talk to every patient’s family members every second of the day,” Jones said. “I can’t take phone calls while I am in a patient’s room due to the multiple layers of PPE on my face and the fact that I can’t violate privacy laws if it is about a different patient. So if five family members are calling for each patient that I have I simply would be unable to care for their loved ones.” Her hospital has advised families to have one person call for information and relay that information to everyone else. Unfortunately, she said, that request is often ignored. “Now I am the bad guy because I haven’t returned someone’s call in a timely manner. I often spend my lunch break returning calls or staying after I’ve already clocked out. You wouldn’t believe the nasty things I have been called. I have

Blazing Saddles 4-H Club members Grace Folz, of Mount Vernon, Ellason Martin, of Wadesville, and Gloria Guerrero, of Mount Vernon, spent Saturday afternoon in the showring at the Posey County Fairgrounds. Photo by Theresa Bratcher read multiple posts on Facebook calling us heartless, which is tough to hear. A lot of my day is spent apologizing and getting backlash for things that are out of my control.” Foncannon said that while quarantine was boring and he hated not being able to leave his dorm, he understood why they were asked to remain. Having already endured Covid once, he’s afraid that he might not get through a second round of the virus unscathed. “People haven’t gotten this twice yet,” he said. “What are the odds if I’m that guy, I just walk away from it?” Death rates associated with Covid have been debated for months and are likely to continue to be an issue of contention. Regardless of personal beliefs, however, people are dying and Jones and her fellow front line workers have had to face those terrible situations. “No one talks about how we have to put plastic bags over the heads of people who die of Covid and then wrap them in plastic like on a murder show. I chose this career. I choose to come to work everyday. No one is holding a gun to my head. I truly do love being a nurse. Post-mortem care is part of the job. However, in the case of Covid patients, the priority is containing the still viable virus. I will always volunteer to do that for the primary nurse for that patient, because we are human and we get attached to these people. Post-mortem care on a Covid patient that you tried desperately to keep alive is very hard. I will not go into graphic detail about how we do this, out of respect for the families of the deceased, but it is all about containment. And it isn’t anything I could have ever foreseen myself doing as a nurse.” Fitts said that she’s heard that a potential vaccine could be available this fall. She said it will be made available to healthcare workers and others in direct contact with the virus at a high risk for exposure. In the meantime, she continues to urge Posey County residents to follow safety recommendations and wear masks. Jones said that being cautious about the virus shouldn’t be seen as a sign of fear, but as a willingness to be a part of the solution. She said that she will “gladly be vaccinated if it means we could get one step closer to ending this nightmare.” “Unfortunately a vaccine only helps if people are willing to get one. Due to the distrust of the government I doubt many would be vaccinated.

Gail and Craig Carlisle enjoy a beautiful evening at the riverfront in Mount Vernon on Thursday evening. Temperatures were perfect for a nice stroll around the park. Photo by Sally Denning I think of how many people decline free flu shots and what little hope I have is gone.” She is very concerned about the rate of burnout she sees among fellow healthcare professionals. She said she has seen people leaving the profession at an alarming rate. “If we don’t do something, we will be in big, big trouble. We come into this profession thinking that we would be kept as safe as possible, yet we are using the same mask for five days because we simply can’t order any more,” she said. She doesn’t understand how manufacturing adequate PPE for our “heroes” isn’t considered a number one priority. “Are we that disposable? When everyone is burnt out and quits or their mental health struggles become too much to handle...who is going to take their place? God bless anyone that is in nursing school or medical school right now. You are the real heroes. We need you. The fact that you are willing to come into this field knowing what you know is commendable.” Although she doesn’t want to be considered a hero, she said she would like to see more respect shown online for the work that she and her coworkers are trying to do. “Unless you have walked a day in my shoes, don’t belittle what I do by minimizing what is happening right now. Just respect that we are trying our best. We try so damn hard,” she said. “Just don’t forget about us. We are still here. Just because you have returned to a more ‘normal’ life doesn’t mean we have.”

Sermon of the Week: Seeds Of Hope Dan and his Dad were sitting together looking at a family photograph album. Looking at a picture of a young man who had a head full of hair he asked, “Who’s that guy, Dad?” “Me,” he re-

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it is welcome and there are times when we ﬁght against anything that is new and diﬀerent, untried and unproven. There are days when everything is turned upside down and inside out. Some mornings begin with peace and calm and then turn into a tempest by lunch. We as-

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desired - more important more joy producing than the words of the Psalmist: “You - O Lord - will remain the same”? Now and through eternity. No matter the day or the diﬃculty, the problem or the pain, His love and His faithfulness guard us!

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Grilling for the Posey Humane Society Fundraiser are Jayme Storozuk and Brooke Storozuk while LaDonna Reid get the sandwiches wrapped and ready to serve. Photo by Sally Denning Kari and Ryan Wilson, along with son Finley, 2, enjoy a walk in Harmonie State Park on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Connie and Don Viviano Gerry Kiesel mans Don and Connie Viviano recently celebrated their 50th the grill for the Danny wedding anniversary. ‘Dawg’ Embrey softball tournament held over Sue Rothe weekend. Photo by bison waits Dave Pearce on her food while Donnie Wilson orders his The Evansville Civic Theatre, a not- Considered a classic of the 20th-century over the course of the play. Originally during the for-profit community theater, has been theatre, this absurdist comedy begins written in French, and being a piece that Food Trucks looking for new and creative ways to with two men on a barren road by a leaf- is considered the pinnacle of ‘Theatre of on the Ohio bring live theatre to the public, as they less tree. We soon see that the world of the Absurd,’ the dialogue at times may on Thursdo not currently feel they can safely hold this play is operating with its own set of leave the audiences scratching their day evening. shows in their home theater space dur- rules - where nothing happens, nothing heads, but they will delight the physiPhoto by ing the pandemic. Given an opportunity is certain, and there’s never anything to cal humor and the plight of these bizarre Sally Dento bring shows outside of their building do. Sound boring? Surprise: it’s anything characters they meet. ning and present outdoor theatre, Managing but. Vladimir and Estragon - who are Join us on October 9, 10, 11, 2020 at 6 Artistic Director Kevin Roach, a Mount also called Didi and Gogo, respectively p.m. at the Riverbend Park Amphitheater Vernon native, was excited to pursue the - are waiting for Godot. The tramps can’t in Mount Vernon. Tickets are $15 per WMI’s Artifact Under opportunity to use the amphitheater on be sure if they’ve met Godot, if they’re person and can be purchased in advance the riverfront here in Mount Vernon. It waiting in the right place, if this is the or at the event. Call the box office 812Exam by Melora Adams will be one of the first times the compa- right day, or even whether Godot is go- 425-2800. Some artifacts in the Work- On the sides are floral decora- ny has ever performed outside of Evans- ing to show up at all. While they wait, Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join ing Men’s Institute museum tions. Inside the wood is un- ville, and this inaugural production will Vladimir and Estragon fill their time us as we present this classic absurdest are objects that are very per- finished. On the top is a scene. premiere here for its opening weekend with a series of mundane activities and comedy. sonal. This week’s object is It is hard to distinguish due to before moving back to Evansville. trivial conversations, interspersed with Masks required of our patrons when like that. age and wear, but it is possible The play is “Waiting for Godot,” by more serious reflection, as well as inter- they are up moving about the perforIn 1852 Frederick and Mar- to make out trees, a house, and Samuel Beckett, directed by Leo Kempf. acting with some interesting characters mance space. gret Seikman came from Prus- a settee. There are also painted sia to the United States. They words around the edge of the were preparing to travel with top, almost undoubtedly Gertheir first child, Caroline. She man, but we have not been was only weeks old, and they able to read them. It does not other appliances with refrigerants in them can not be taken without were afraid that she might not look as though it was original- Adelphia Motorcycle Club hosts Chili Cook-Off fundraiser survive the trip. ly made to be used as a coffin, The Adelphia Motorcycle Club Chili Cook-Off fundraiser, fea- proper certification. To be certified, the appliances must have all They decided to bring along but for the Seikmans and the turing a gun raffle and bake sale, will be held at Apostolic Bible refrigerants removed by a qualified technician. a small box to use as a coffin Kolles, that is what it was. Other items that can not be taken include: Yard waste, waste oil Church in Stewartsville on October 31, 2020 from 12 noon - 5 p.m. if they needed to bury her. It When they were setting out The public will judge the chili contestants by voting with money, and other petroleum products, any liquids, large concrete items, would not have been a practi- to come to this country, Fred- however, Chili samples will be free. Proceeds will benefit the Vol- tires, anti-freeze and other items considered to be hazardous or cal choice for burying the child erick and Margret could not unteer Fire Department. Cookoff entries $20, Gun Raffle $10. For medical waste. at sea, but in the end that did be sure that Caroline would more information contact 812-774-8336 or 812-455-7513. All items set out for disposal should be containerized or bundled not matter. She survived the survive the journey. The coffin for handling. Any items not containerised or bundled will be left. trip. is a symbol of their hope that To help ensure compliance with this requirement, we are asking Census records tell us that in she would survive and their Keck Gonnerman Plow Day set for October 17 that items not be set out for pick-up more than three days prior to The 2020 Keck Gonnerman Plow Day will be October 17, 2020 1860 and 1870 the Seikmans love for her, and a reminder clean-up day. were living in the Elberfeld of their journey. That may be at the Pfeiffer Farm located on Johnson Road starting at 9 a.m. LoOnly household items from those residing within the town limits area in Warrick County, In- why Caroline kept it long after cation is: one mile east on Johnson Road, six miles south of New of the town of New Harmony will be accepted. diana. By that time, Caroline it was no longer needed. Harmony, and four-and-one-half miles North of Mount Vernon. had siblings. But they kept the Lunch will be provided. coffin. Posey County Retired Educators Will Have Fall Meeting In 1871, Caroline married Posey County Retired Educators will meet for their fall meeting Poseyville Clean Up Day Coming Up Henry Kolle. The Kolles had on Monday, October 12, 2020 at noon at Hawg N’ Sauce in Mount Clean up day is set for October 10 for residence of the Town of children and moved to New Vernon at noon. The cost of lunch will be $13 which includes the Poseyville. Large items that need to be picked up at curb will need Harmony, Indiana. And still tip. to be set out on or before Friday (Oct. 9) morning, no later than 7 - 8 they kept the coffin. Our program will be catching up with all that’s happened in our a.m. If pick up is desired please contact the town hall at 812-874In 1927 Caroline died at lives since December. We will be eating outside, wearing masks 2211. There will be no pickups after Friday October 9. the age of 75. and maintaining social distance. You may make your reservation A collection center for drop off’s will be provided on Saturday The coffin with Ann Scarafia at 812-457-3970 or email her at ann.bob.scaraOctober 10 for your convenience. The location for drop off is at the was given to fia@gmail.com or Steve Grannan at 812-457-5185 or email him at recycling center South Saint Francis Avenue from 8 a.m. until noon. the Working grannanstephen@gmail.com. Men’s InstiDue to rules and regulations we will not be able to pick up refrigHope to see you on Monday, Oct. 12. Bring one of our recent tute. erators, freezers, air conditioners and any other items with refrigerretired educators with you. Also, remember to bring cleaning or perThe sides ants in them. Rules require a certified technician remove refrigersonal items for the local food pantry. and top of ants. If they have been removed and certified, a certificate will be the coffin are needed to pick up these items. painted with Other items that cannot be taken include tires, yard waste, waste Saint Peter’s UMC taking pie orders Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church, 2800 Saint Phillips road decorations. oil, any other petroleum products, any liquids, anti-freeze and any hazardous waste or medical waste. Electronics not allowed are is now taking orders for pumpkin and pecan pies. Large pies only. computers and TV’s. These items will not be accepted due to the Pumpkin pies are $9 each and pecan pies are $12 each. Pies will be cost to dispose. Only household items from those residing within baked and frozen. Call 812-975-2573 to order by November 15, 2020. These need to be picked up on November 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 the town limits of the Town of Poseyville will be accepted. p.m. at the church.

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Legal Advertisements and Court News Arrests September 27 Coty Burton - Owensboro, KY - Operating While Intoxicated - MVPD September 28 Liam Mathew - New Harmony - Operating While Intoxicated - PCS Michael Connell - Mount Vernon - Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Operating While Intoxicated - MVPD September 29 Clifton Redman - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Hunting Wild Animals Without a License (failure to appear) - PCS Complaints September 21 9:40 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Not in progress. Advised someone broke into barn and stole two guns and ammunition. Still looking to see if other things are missing - Timberlake Drive, Mount Vernon 4:28 p.m. - Theft - Advised head unit and a knife were stolen out of caller’s car about an hour ago - Roosevelt Drive, Mount Vernon 5:14 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Advised juveniles on bicycles at the railroad tracks, throwing bottles and bricks and whatever they can throw - L&N Street, 2020-205 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY IN RE THE ESTATE OF NORMA JEAN SEIFERT

Mount Vernon 7:37 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - two customers are arguing. Have been asked to leave but are refusing - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon September 22 3:36 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised her son and his wife have been living there for over a year and caller wants them out. Says it’s time to go. Has been verbal only at this time - Barter Road, Mount Vernon September 23 12:29 a.m. - Noise Complaint - Barking dog in the area has been barking for two weeks - Second/Owen, Mount Vernon 6:42 a.m. - Theft - In building now. Black shirt with someone who has an orange jacket on. Stole over $100 - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 10:11 a.m. - Public Intoxication - White male, orange shirt, falling in road drunk - Seventh/ Mill Street, Mount Vernon 2:15 p.m. - Welfare Check Caller advised female subject just called her and she could hear was her saying “ow …, stop” and then the phone cut oﬀ. She is requesting a welfare check - Kimball Street, Mount Vernon 2:30 p.m. - Assault - Female

was just assaulted. Has head injury and is swelling. Happened on Copperline Road - Second Street, Mount Vernon 5:22 p.m. - Extra Patrol Wants extra patrol due to employee that works nights has been receiving threats. Received threat from male subject - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon September 24 3:11 p.m. - Repossession 2013 white Chrysler 300 - East Street, New Harmony 5:37 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Advised female subject is trying to take wheels oﬀ of caller’s van - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 5:57 p.m. - Suspicious - Female with green backpack, knocking on doors and windows - Third Street, Mount Vernon 10:29 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Domestic between male and female in middle of street - Mill/Eighth Street, Mount Vernon September 25 3:05 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Advised male subject very upset, needs oﬃcers to calm him down - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 12:58 p.m. - Extra Patrol - Wants extra patrol for residence because male subject

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT

CAUSE NO. 65C01-2009-EU-000062 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Patricia Ann Hulsey, was on the 25th day of September, 2020, appointed personal representative of the Estate of Norma Jean Seifert, Deceased (“Decedent”), who died testate on August 18, 2020. The Estate will be administered without supervision. All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the Decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. DATED this 25th day of September, 2020. CLERK: By: Donna Curtis Deputy Clerk Adam Farrar IN # 24871-82 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW LLC Attorneys at Law 204 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 adam@vhflawyers.com Phone: (812) 838-1400 Fax: (812) 838-1401 Published in the Posey County News on September 29, October 6, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-202 TOWN OF POSEYVILLE INDIANA ORDINANCE NO. 2020-10-13-03 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A STORM WATER SEWAGE WORKS DIVISION WITHIN THE UTLITY DEPARTMENT AND TO ESTABLISH A STORM DRAINAGE FEE FOR THE TOWN AND ALL THE MATTERS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Poseyville, Indiana (the “Town”), has heretofore constructed and has in operation sewage works for the purpose of collecting and disposing of the sewage of the Town in a sanitary manner (the “Sewage Works”); and WHEREAS, the Town also has a storm drainage system that drains into the sewage works (“Storm Water System”); WHEREAS, the Town desires to improve, update, and properly maintain the Sewage Works and Storm Water System; WHEREAS, the Town desires to qualify for grants that require storm drainage fee matching funds; WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-9-23, the Town desires to establish a storm water sewage works division (the “Storm Water Division”) within the Town’s Utility Department, under the jurisdiction of the Town Council for the purpose of implementing capital improvements, operation and maintenance activities, and public education and outreach to comply with federal and state requirements; WHEREAS, the Town Council finds it necessary to update the sewer utility rates and charges, and desires to establish storm sewage fees that will take effect simultaneously with updated rates and charges under Ordinance Number 2020-1013-01. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF POSEYVILLE, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. Each sewer utility customer shall be assessed a Two Dollar ($2.00) per month fee identified as storm drainage fee. 2. The Two Dollar ($2.00) per month storm drainage fee shall be added to the monthly statement of each sewer utility customer. The Two Dollar ($2.00) per month storm drainage fee shall be imposed when the sewage revised rates and charges imposed by Ordinance Number 2020-10-13-01 take effect. PASSED AND APOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Poseyville on the 13th day of October, 2020. POSEYVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Bruce C. Baker, Council President Michael A. Baehl, Council Member Justin J. Collins, Council Member ATTEST: Christina L. Foster, Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Posey County News on September 29, October 6, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-200 NOTICE OF A HEARING ON PROPOSED INTERIM AND PERMANENT RATES AND CHARGES Users of the Town of Poseyville, Indiana (the “Town”) waterworks system, owners of property served or to be served by the Town’s waterworks system, and other interested persons are hereby notified that Ordinance No. 2020-10-13-02 (the “Ordinance”) was introduced at a meeting of the Town Council held on September 15, 2020. The Ordinance, if finally adopted, will adopt interim and permanent rates and charges for services applicable to the Town’s waterworks system (as described in the below Ordinance). At a meeting of the Town Council to be held on October 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., there will be a public hearing on the matter of such interim and permanent rates and charges, and consideration of final adoption of the Ordinance. To attend the meeting via computer, tablet or smartphone, go to www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 85644851037 and Passcode: 597622. At such hearing and prior to final adoption of the Ordinance, all interested persons may appear and be heard. Following adoption of the Ordinance, users of the waterworks system for service to property located outside the Town’s corporate boundaries may be entitled to petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission pursuant to I.C. 8-1.5-3-8.3(d) to review and adjust the interim and permanent rates and charges imposed on them. A copy of the Ordinance may be examined in the office of the Town’s Clerk-Treasurer, which reads as follows: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF POSEYVILLE, INDIANA: SECTION 1. The Prior Ordinance table of rates and charges is amended as indicated below. The water usage schedule on which the amount of said rates and charges shall be determined is as follows and shall be effective in three phases as further described in Section 2: (1) Metered Rates: Each metered customer shall pay a monthly charge based upon the quantity of water supplied by the Water Utility as metered in accordance with the following schedule: Metered Quantity Monthly Charge Per $1,000 Gallons Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 First 2,000 gallons per month $16.18 $17.66 $19.13 Over 2,000 gallons per month $11.80 $12.88 $13.95 (2) Minimum Charge: Each user shall pay a minimum charge in accordance with the following applicable size of meter installed, for which the user will be entitled to the quantity of water set out in the above schedule of rates. Meter Size Minimum Charge Per Month Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 5/8 inch meter $32.36 $35.32 $38.26 3/4 inch meter 32.36 35.32 38.26 1 inch meter 44.16 48.19 52.21 1 1/2 inch meter 67.75 73.93 80.11 2 inch meter 244.62 266.93 289.24 3 inch meter 551.21 601.48 651.75 4 inch meter 975.71 1,064.70 1,153.99 SECTION 2. Implementation of Rates and Charges in Phases. While this Ordinance is intended to be effective upon adoption by the Town Council, the new rates and charges set forth herein will not be implemented until the commencement of the Phase I billing cycle and then will be further implemented for the Phase II billing cycle and Phase III billing cycle as follows: Phase I - effective on November 1, 2020 Phase II - effective on May 1, 2021 Phase III - effective on November 1, 2021 and thereafter. SECTION 3. Except as hereby amended and revised, the Prior Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. Severability of Provisions. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Ordinance should be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way, be affected or impaired and shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Notice is given this 29th day of September, 2020 by Christina L. Foster, Clerk-Treasurer of Poseyville, Indiana. Published in the Posey County News on September 29, Octobeer 6, 2020 - hspaxlp

threatened to burn it down. He is driving a white sports car, which is his mother’s - Gumble Road, Evansville 5:29 p.m. - Message - Caller advised her and her ﬁancé are living with a male subject. Caller advised male subject’s ex-wife is stating that she is going to evict caller and her ﬁancé. Caller advised that the male subject pays the bills and mortgage and his soon to be ex-wife’s name is also on the house - Winternheimer Road, Wadesville 9:22 p.m. - Fight - Open 911 line, females screaming on line. One female advised was jumped by multiple other subjects- High School Road, Poseyville 10:12 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Female subject sent caller text stating “help, he’s beating me.” Caller requests a welfare check - Dereham Drive, Mount Vernon 10:33 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Light on that was not on before and one of the windows is unlocked - College Avenue, Mount Vernon September 26 2020-197 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

7:05 a.m. - Suspicious - Yellow Camaro, two subjects were having sex. Caller states female subject was turning tricks last night. Wants an oﬃcer to caller her - Ninth/Robin Hill Street, Mount Vernon 10:43 a.m. - Theft - Advised her mother stole her money out of their bedroom - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 3:59 p.m. - Drive-Oﬀ - White Nissan Altima, $21.06 - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon September 27 1:02 a.m. - Loud Music Music at this residence loud Lee Drive, Mount Vernon 1:18 a.m. - Loud Music - Advised owner is drunk, playing

his music loud - Main Street, Mount Vernon 9:42 a.m. - Citizen Assist - Advised her husband has moved in his girlfriends and their children into the house. She is currently throwing all of their stuﬀ out. Wants oﬃcers there before they get back, says it will get ugly. There are weapons in the home - Winternheimer Road, Wadesville Felony/Misdemeanor Noel Escoto Aponte, 41, New Harmony. Ct. 1- Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Criminal Mischief, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 1 year probation and fees, counseling, 20 hours

2020-199 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS The Town of Cynthiana (hereinafter “Town” or “Cynthiana” with said terms used interchangeably) will accept sealed bids for the purchase of a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 4WD (hereinafter “Vehicle”) with VIN 1GCHK24U32E128051. The Vehicle has 144,000 miles on it. The Vehicle has a utility bed with an overhead rack on it. The gross vehicle weight of the Vehicle is 9,200 pounds. The Vehicle has a 6.0-liter engine. The Vehicle has an automatic transmission. The Vehicle is being sold “As Is”. Bids must be received by the Town’s Clerk’s Oﬃce no later than the time of the opening of the bids, which will occur on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 2 pm. Immediately after opening, the bids will be taken under advisement. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Published in the Posey County News on September 29, October 6, 2020 hspaxlp

IN THE POSEY CIVIL COURT CAUSE NO. 65C01-1908-JP-000186

IN RE THE MARRIAGE/PATERNITY of: Brycen Riggan Amelia Price PETITIONER And Donte Riggan Respondent NOTICE OF PRE-PRETRIAL Comes now, Amelia Price, pro se, having filed a Verified Petition for Modification and the Court finds that the matter should be set for pre-pretrial. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that if they are unable to reach an agreement as to all the issues at the pre-pretrial, the parties shall be ordered to mediation and the parties shall be equally responsible for the costs of the mediation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall serve this pleading by Certified Mail upon Donte Riggan, at the following address: unknown - service by publication. So ordered this 18 day of September, 2020. Dated: September 3, 2020

Honorable Craig Goedde Judge, Posey Circuit Court Published in the Posey County News on September 22, September 29, October 6, 2020 - hspaxlp

2020-201 NOTICE OF A HEARING ON PROPOSED INTERIM AND PERMANENT RATES AND CHARGES Users of the Town of Poseyville, Indiana (the “Town”) sewage works system, owners of property served or to be served by the Town’s sewage works system, and other interested persons are hereby notified that Ordinance No. 2020-10-13-01 (the “Ordinance”) was introduced at a meeting of the Town Council held on September 15, 2020. The Ordinance, if finally adopted, will adopt interim and permanent rates and charges for services applicable to the Town’s sewage works system (as described in the below Ordinance). At a meeting of the Town Council to be held on October 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., there will be a public hearing on the matter of such interim and permanent rates and charges, and consideration of final adoption of the Ordinance. To attend the meeting via computer, tablet or smartphone, go to www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 85644851037 and Passcode: 597622. At such hearing and prior to final adoption of the Ordinance, all interested persons may appear and be heard. Following adoption of the Ordinance, users of the sewage works system for service to property located outside the Town’s corporate boundaries may be entitled to petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission pursuant to I.C. 8-1.5-3-8.3(d) to review and adjust the interim and permanent rates and charges imposed on them. A copy of the Ordinance may be examined in the office of the Town’s Clerk-Treasurer, which reads as follows: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF POSEYVILLE, INDIANA: SECTION 1. The Prior Ordinance table of rates and charges is amended as indicated below. The usage schedule on which the amount of said rates and charges shall be determined is as follows and shall be effective in three phases as further described in Section 2: 1. Treatment Rate - per 1,000 gallons of metered water usage per month: Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 First 2,000 gallons per month $20.85 $23.10 $25.30 Next 18,000 gallons per month 10.42 11.54 12.65 Over 20,000 gallons per month 3.68 4.08 4.45 Minimum Charge 41.70 46.20 50.60 Town of Cynthiana Treatment Rate - per 1,000 gallons of metered water usage per month: Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 First 1,000 gallons per month $3.10 $3.45 $3.75 Capacity Charge 3,180 3,180 3,180 SECTION 2. Implementation of Rates and Charges in Phases. While this Ordinance is intended to be effective upon adoption by the Town Council, the new rates and charges set forth herein will not be implemented until the commencement of the Phase I billing cycle and then will be further implemented for the Phase II billing cycle and Phase III billing cycle as follows: Phase I - effective on November 1, 2020 Phase II - effective on May 1, 2021 Phase III - effective on November 1, 2021 and thereafter. SECTION 3. Except as hereby amended and revised, the Prior Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. Severability of Provisions. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Ordinance should be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not, in anyway, be affected or impaired and shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Notice is given this 29th day of September, 2020 by Christina L. Foster, Clerk-Treasurer of Poseyville, Indiana. Published in the Posey County News on September 29, October 6, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-198 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-09-01-01 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR THE TEMPORARY HOUSING OF POSEY COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PARTICIPANTS IN THE POSEY COUNTY JAIL WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-3 et. seq. grants the Board of Commissioners of Posey County the authority necessary and desirable to pass ordinances relating to the conduct of its affairs; and WHEREAS, pursuant to I.C. 35-28-2.6-5, if the Posey County Community Corrections Director determines that a Community Corrections Program participant has violated the terms and conditions of such person’s placement in the Posey County Community Corrections Program, the Community Corrections Director may have such person’s Community Corrections placement modified; and WHEREAS, if the Posey County Community Corrections Director decides to modify a person’s placement in accordance with I.C. 35-28-2.6-5, the Community Corrections Director shall notify the Posey County Sheriff and either the Posey County Circuit Court Judge or the Posey County Superior Court Judge of such situation, and such Community Corrections participant shall be temporarily placed in the Posey County Jail, if space is available, until such time that Community Corrections Director determines that such temporary placement should be ended; and WHEREAS, if a person’s Community Corrections placement is modified and such person is temporarily placed in the Posey County Jail, the Community Corrections Program shall pay the Posey County Jail the sum of $8.00 a day for the temporary housing of such person in the Posey County Jail. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County, Indiana as follows: SECTION 1. A. Pursuant to I.C. 35-28-2.6-5, if the Posey County Community Corrections Director determines that a Community Corrections participant has violated the terms and conditions of such person’s placement in the Community Corrections Program and the Community Corrections Director determines that such person’s Community Corrections placement should be modified by the temporary placement of such person in the Posey County Jail, the Community Corrections Director shall notify the Posey County Sheriff and either the Posey County Circuit Court Judge or the Posey County Superior Court Judge of such matter and such person shall be temporarily placed in the Posey County Jail. B. If a Community Corrections Program participant is temporarily housed in the Posey County Jail, the Community Corrections Program shall pay the sum of $8.00 a day for the temporary housing of such person in the Posey County Jail. C. All monies received by the Posey County Jail in connection with the temporary placement of Community Corrections participants shall be deposited in the County funds currently used for the deposit of fees received by the Posey County Jail for the housing of out of County inmates in the Posey County Jail. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County and following publication of the same as provided in 1.C. 5-3-1. First passed by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County, Indiana on this 1st day of September, 2020. Final passage by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County, Indiana on this 15th day of September, 2020. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA Carl Schmitz, President Randy Thornburg, Vice President Jay Price, Member Attest: Maegen Greenwell, Posey County Auditor Approved As To Legal form: Joseph H. Harrison, Jr. Posey County Attorney Published in the Posey County News on September 29, October 6, 2020 - hspaxlp

OCTOBER 6, 2020

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Legal Advertisements and Court News Continued community service. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended. Brett Bowers, 31, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 1 year probation and fees. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended. Brandy R. Brass, 31, Mount Vernon. Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 6 months probation and fees. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended. Nathan James Brown, 31, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. 30 days Posey County Jail. Robert Gene Calhoun, II, 26, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 1 year probation and fees. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended. Steven B. Coons, 23, Mount Vernon. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, 1 year probation and fees, counseling, driver’s license suspended 30 days. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended. John W. Cooper, 27, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, driver’s license suspended 1 year, counseling, balance of sentence to be served on Community Corrections. Ct. 1- 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except 10 days; Ct. 2- 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except 10 days. Jon Owen Englebright, 49, Mount Vernon. Theft, Level 6 Felony. Restitution to Thomas Gibbs. 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections. Jon Owen Englebright, 49,

Mount Vernon. Operating a Motor Vehicle After Forfeiture of License for Life, Level 5 Felony. $1 plus costs, driver’s license suspended for 2 years. 3 years Indiana Department of Corrections. Andreana Green, 48, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Cruelty to an Animal, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Battery by Bodily Waste, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, 6 months probation, fees waived. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended. Sarah Harris, 30, Evansville. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Cheyanne L. Helsley, 24, Poseyville. Ct. 1- Assisting Suicide, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2Torturing or Mutilating a Vertebrate Animal, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Criminal Recklessness, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, counseling, shall not own or possess any animals, 18 months probation and fees. Ct. 2- 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended. Corey Steven Hooker, 31, Cynthiana. Ct. 1- Aggravated Battery, Level 3 Felony; Ct. 2Battery by Means of a Deadly

Weapon, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 3Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 4Attempted Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 5- Intimidation, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 6- Carrying a Handgun Without a License, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 7- Criminal Recklessness, Level 6 Felony. Ct. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, 44 months probation and fees, no contact with Austin Folsom and/or Ricky Dixon and/or Brande Dixon. Ct. 6- 4 years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended except for 3 months; Ct. 7- 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended except for 3 months. Michael Andrew Jeﬀers, 35, Poseyville. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, specialized driver’s license for 1 year, 355 days probation and fees, counseling. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended except 10 days. Christina Rose Johnson, 30, Zionsville, Ill. Ct. 1- Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 3 is dismissed. 6 months probation and fees, counseling, no contact

2020-212 The following County Operating Claims have been ﬁled with the Auditor’s Oﬃce and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session OCTOBER 6, 2020 AT&T MOBILITY $86.91 BINGHAM GREENEBAUM DOLL LLP $1,946.54 CAROTHERS TANISHA $142.50 TRAVIS CLOWERS $180.00 WILLIAM W GOODEN $551.00 GROVES LAW OFFICE LLP $2,308.50 MAURER MADELYN $15.00 MILLER JEFF $250.74 NEWTON LASHAY W $978.50 SMITH & BUTTERFIELD CO INC $175.20 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR $992.75 JOHN JACOB WARRUM $6,479.00 WEST GROUP $2,102.00 WORMAN LEGAL $95.00 GRAND TOTAL $16,303.64 Maegen Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on October 6, 2020 - hspaxlp

2020-209 No Sleep Adventures, LLC, 2800 Donner Road has applied to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, under 1C 14-15-7-3 and 312 IAC 5-3-1, for a permit to conduct a Adventure Race-Paddle Section. This event is scheduled to be held on 11/21/2020 on Wabash River, in Posey county. Any person objecting to such an event may do either or both of the following: A. File a petition with the central oﬃce of the division requesting an informal hearing. The petition must be signed by at least twenty-ﬁve (25) individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old and who reside in the county where the event will occur. A hearing under this clause is governed by 312 IAC 2-3. B. Request the division notify the petitioner in writing when an initial determination is made to issue or deny the license. Following the receipt of notice under this clause, a petitioner may request administrative review of the determination under 312 IAC 3-1. Published in the Posey County News on October 6, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-208 STATE OF INDIANA

) )SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ) UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF ) RONNIE J. ELLIS, DECEASED ) ) 65C01-2009-EU-000061 REBECCA J. KIESEL, ) AMY R. ORMAN, AND ) DANNY J. ELLIS ) CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Rebecca J. Kiesel, Amy R. Orman, and Danny J. Ellis were on the 24th day of September, 2020 appointed as the Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Ronnie J. Ellis, deceased, who died a resident of Posey County, Indiana on August 25, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred. Dated 9/25/2020. Kay Kilgore, Clerk, Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis, Deputy Shannon S. Frank (Ind, S.Ct.#: 15431-82) Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP 501 Main St., Suite 305 Evansville, IN 47708 Tel. (812) 423-3183 Published in the Posey County News on October 6, October 13, 2020 - hspaxlp

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with the victim. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended. Christina Rose Johnson, 30, Zionsville, Ill. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 6 months probation and fees, counseling. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended. Joseph Wayne Kissel, 43, New Harmony. Domestic Battery, Level 5 Felony. $1 plus costs, $50 domestic violence fee, 40 hours community service. 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended to Community Corrections. Joshua J. Malicoat, 42, Evansville. Ct. 1- Criminal Mischief, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, restitution to Mount Vernon Inn, 12 months probation and fees, counseling. Ct. 1- 6 months Posey County Jail; Ct. 2- 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended. Justin Andrew Mills, 37, Evansville. Theft, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, 1 year probation and fees, counseling. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended. Travis Henry Allen Powell, 25, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Intimidation, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor; 2020-210 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

Ct. 3- Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 3 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, 10 months probation and fees, counseling. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended except 60 days. Aaron J. Preske, 33, Cynthiana. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Luke Rhinehart, 20, Mount Carmel, Ill. Ct. 1- Maintain-

ing a Common NuisanceControlled Substances, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor. Judgment of Conviction on Ct. 1 entered as a Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 1 year probation and fees, counseling. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended Katie May Rodriguez, 45, Evansville. Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus

2020-211 Alcohol & Tobacco Commission LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Alcohol Beverage Board of Posey County, Indiana will hold a public hearing at 10:00 am on October 21, 2020 virtually through Microsoft Teams, to investigate the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit by the applicants listed below. Information on accessing the virtual meeting can be found at https://www. in.gov/atc/2855.htm. RC6511543 Beer Wine & Liquor - Fraternal Club RENEWAL KNIGHTS OF ST JOHN & AUX HOME 11714 WINERY RD Wadesville IN D/B/A KNIGHTS OF ST JOHN & AUX HOME RR6531350 Beer Wine & Liquor - Restaurant (210) RENEWAL Yellow Tavern LLC 521 Church Street New Harmony IN D/B/A Yellow Tavern DL6531478 Beer & Wine Dealer - Grocery Store RENEWAL HOUCHENS NORTH FOODS LLC 444 SOUTHWIND PLAZA DRIVE Mount Vernon IN D/B/A PRICELESS FOODS #445 DL6529376 Beer & Wine Dealer - Grocery Store RENEWAL DOLGENCORP LLC 233 N SAINT FRANCIS ST Poseyville IN D/B/A DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #3630 Published in the Posey County News on October 6, 2020 - hspaxlp

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IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2020 TERM CAUSE NO. 65C01-2009-EU-000060

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF JERRY A. BECKER, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that Scott A. Becker was, on the 23rd day of September, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Jerry A. Becker, who died on the 15th day of July, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Mount Vernon, Indiana, this 23rd day of September, 2020. Kay Kilgore Donna Curtis Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court for Posey County, Indiana Beth McFadin Higgins (IN#11615-65 ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE McFadin Higgins & Folz, LLP 227 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620 Telephone: (812) 838-9720 bethmh@mhfmvlaw.com Published in the Posey County News on October 6, October 13, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-207 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff’s Sale File Number: 65-20-0032-SS Date &Time of Sale: Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road, Mount Vernon, IN Judgment to be Satisfied: $116,561.38 Cause No. 65D01-1911-MF-000497 Plaintiff: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Defendant: Gary A. Swain Sr. By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Posey Superior Court of Posey County, Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder, at the hour of 1:00 PM of said day as listed above, at 1201 O’Donnell Road, Mount Vernon, IN 47621, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Posey County, Indiana: Part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 13 West, in Posey County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point being 1002.42 feet North of and 467.07 feet West of the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 1; thence from said beginning point North 280.32 feet to an iron pipe; thence East 100 feet to an iron pipe, thence South 321.83 feet to a point on the North line of a 13 acre tract as deeded to Joseph H. Fox and recorded in Deed record 34, page 579 at the recorders Office of Posey County, Indiana; thence North 67 degrees 27 minutes West, along and upon the North line of said 13 acre Tract, 108.26 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly Known as: 5910 HIGHWAY 66, POSEYVILLE, IN 47633-8812 Parcel No. 65-07-01-100-007.000-005 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. This Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of the above-described real estate upon the owners, pursuant to requirements of IC 32-29-7-3. Thomas E. Latham, Jr., Sheriff of Posey County By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant Phone: (812) 838-1321 Township of property location: Center Common street address of property: 5910 Highway 66, Poseyville, IN 47633-8812 Property Tax ID: 65-07-01-100-007.000-005 Attorney: MATTHEW S. LOVE Attorney Number: 18762-29 Law Firm: Feiwell & Hannoy, P.C. Contact Number: (317) 237-2727 F&H Reference #: 101939F01 The sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings. Published in the Posey County News on October 6, October 13, October 20, 2020 - hspaxlp

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Legal Advertisements and Court News Continued costs, $200 countermeasure fee. 18 days Posey County Jail. James W. Ross, 35, Mount Vernon. Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 6 months probation and fees. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended. Sara Beth Schneider, 41, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person With a Passenger Less Than 18 Years of Age, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Operating a Vehicle

While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 3 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, 30 months probation and fees, counseling, only drive a vehicle that is hooked up to an interlock device, specialized driving privileges. Ct. 1- 30 months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- 30 months Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended. David E. Schutte, 41, Chandler. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Chemical

Reagents or Precursors with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, 40 hours community service. Ct. 1- 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended to Community Corrections. Andrew Joseph Scott, 47, GrifďŹ n. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Per-

son, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Darius Donnell Stewart, 28, Mount Vernon. Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. 60 days Posey County Jail. Nickolas Matthew Stewart, 28, Evansville. Ct. 1- Intimidation, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, counseling. 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended to Community Corrections. Michael John Tempco, 40,

Mount Vernon. Theft, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 6 months probation and fees, restitution to Huckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s if any due and owing. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended. Louis Benjamin Turner, 30, Mount Vernon. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Cory Wayne Waters, 32, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200

countermeasure fee, counseling. 30 months Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended. Gary Lee Wiltshire, 48, Mount Vernon. Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent OďŹ&#x20AC;ender, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs. 6 months Indiana Department of Corrections. Dennis E. Wingo, Jr., 38, Poseyville. Ct. 1- Residential Entry, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. Ct. 1- 8 months Posey County Jail; Ct. 28 months Posey County Jail.

Bryan A. Ruder Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Financial Advisor Highly Appreciated Concentrated Stock Positions Carrying too many of your ďŹ nancial eggs in one basket introduces an element of risk to your portfolio. If one stock or sector of the economy falters, you may not be able to reach your ďŹ nancial goals. Some investors ignore this risk and maintain a concentrated position for various reasons. Certain investors choose to retain a particular stock because it was inherited from a loved one and carries great sentimental value. Other investors choose to accumulate a particular stock due to supreme conďŹ dence in the underlying corporation. Most investors who maintain a concentrated position, however, do so to avoid the tax consequences of selling the posi-

tion. If an aversion to taxes has caused you to retain a highly appreciated concentrated position, consider the following strategies to diversify your portfolio in a tax-eďŹ&#x192;cient manner. Unwind the Position Over Multiple Tax Years Rather than selling the entire position within a single tax year, consider spreading the capital gains over a number of tax years. This alternative could potentially keep you from moving into a higher capital gains tax bracket or help you avoid the 3.8 percent net investment income tax (NIIT). For the current capital gains tax brackets and other pertinent tax information, contact your ďŹ nancial advisor or tax professional. Example: Doug and Carol recently retired. In 2020, their taxable income (after applying deductions) will be $35,000. They have the opportunity to realize an additional $45,000 of long-term capital gains without moving out of the zero percent capital gains bracket. Doug and Carol decide to sell oďŹ&#x20AC; a portion of their concentrated position to harvest the additional capital gains. Use Shares of Your Concentrated Position to Fund Charitable Goals Donating appreciated assets (rather than cash) can be a taxeďŹ&#x192;cient way of funding your charitable goals. When you contribute an appreciated asset to charity, you avoid the underlying capital gain forever and are entitled to a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the asset on the day it is contributed up to the maximum amount allowed. In 2020, the maximum charitable

deduction allowed for the donation of appreciated assets is equal to 30 percent of a taxpayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adjusted gross income (AGI). You should remember charitable deductions are only useful to the extent they allow your itemized deductions to exceed the applicable standard deduction. Example: Over her career, Hope accumulated a signiďŹ cant amount of her former employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stock. Her basis in the shares is $100,000 but their current value is just north of $1,000,000. Hope elects to fund her $20,000 annual charitable giving goal by transferring shares of her concentrated position directly to the charitable organization of her choice. While contributions directly to a charity are certainly an option, there are additional charitable giving strategies that work well with highly appreciated stock positions. These strategies include donor-advised funds and charitable remainder trusts. For more information on various charitable giving strategies, be sure to speak with your ďŹ nancial advisor and a tax professional. Neither Stifel nor its associates provide legal or tax advice. You should consult your tax advisor regarding your particular situation. Article provided by Bryan A. Ruder, CFPÂŽ, MSPFP, AAMSÂŽ, AIFÂŽ, AWMAÂŽ, CRPCÂŽ, MPASÂŽ , Associate Vice President/ Investments, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange, who can be contacted in the Evansville oďŹ&#x192;ce at (812) 475-9353 or ruderb@stifel.com.

Lincoln Amphitheatre parking lot to be DriveIn for October 10 showing of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Gooniesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Lincoln Amphitheatre will transform its parking lot into a drive-in on Saturday, October 10, 2020, for a 35th anniversary presentation of The Goonies. The parking areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gate will open at 6 p.m. central time, with the movie beginning promptly at 7 p.m. central. Should rain or other adverse weather become a factor, the movie night will take place on Sunday, October 11. As has become tradition with the Amphitheatre-season ending movie night, there will be childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games and activities in the parking lot before the show. Individual tickets for the October 10 drive in movie night are available for $8 and can be purchased online at www. LincolnAmphitheatre.com or by phoning 812-937-2329. The October 10 drive in night is presented by Friends of Lincoln State Park, a 501c3 devoted to the support and preservation of Lincoln State Park and the Col. William Jones Home. For additional in-

formation about the Friends group, including how to become a member, visit www. lspfriends.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have worked really hard this summer to provide unique, safe, and socially distant opportunities for people to be able to get out of their homes and be entertained,â&#x20AC;? said Marc Steczyk, Lincoln Amphitheatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think transforming the Amphitheatre parking lot into a drive in is yet another way of showing how flexible and, ultimately, how beneficial this amazing venue can be and is to the area.â&#x20AC;? The Goonies, originally released in 1985, is about a group of kids fighting to save their home from a development company that has plans to turn the area into a country club. There are still a limited amount of $9.95 general admission, socially distant seats available for the August 16, 2020, Amp Unplugged event featuring Carolina Storyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a duo that Rolling Stone maga-

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Sudoku and Crossword Puzzle

The solution to last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s puzzles:

CLUES ACROSS 1. __ Nui, Easter Island 5. Midway between south and southeast 8. Small mark 12. Small antelope 14. Protects from weather 15. Goddess of women and marriage 16. City in Washington 18. Independent voters association 19. Bird genus 20. Train line 21. Annoy 22. Waste matter 23. 41st President 26. Type of cracker 30. Remove 31. Looked quickly 32. The habitat of wild animals 33. Type of gene 34. Humble 39. Barrels per day (abbr.) 42. Respectful compliments 44. Star Trek: The Next Generation doctor 46. Pithy remark 47. Sums up 49. Tailless amphibian 50. American Gaming Association (abbr.) 51. After seventh 56. Czech River 57. Folk band __ Iver 58. Kids ride this 59. Ancient Greek City 60. LiqueďŹ ed natural gas (abbr.) 61. Net 62. Colors clothes 63. Midway between east

and southeast 64. Japanese beverage CLUES DOWN 1. Island north of Guam 2. Biblical region 3. Scottish ancestor 4. Hills in northeast India 5. A way to cook by baking 6. Attacked ferociously 7. Furniture with open shelves 8. Burt Reynolds ďŹ lm 9. A way to examine 10. Plant of the goosefoot family 11. Job 13. Capable of being thought 17. One seeded fruit 24. Largest English dictionary (abbr.) 25. Platitudes

26. Very fast airplane 27. Pet detective Ventura 28. Resinous substance 29. Explosive 35. Purse 36. Swiss river 37. Separately managed account (abbr.) 38. Electron scanning microscope (abbr.) 40. Fable 41. Mythical monsters 42. Whale (Norwegian) 43. Domed recesses 44. Member of U.S. Navy 45. Cause to be loved 47. Expression of surprise 48. Jessica __, actress 49. Drove 52. Commands to go faster 53. Chinese dynasty 54. Military vehicle 55. Chinese Muslim

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