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Reward for tree vandal info The Town of New Harmony is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual or indivuals responsible for the vandalism to the trees in Murphy Park. Contact Towm Marshal Scott Champlin at 307-0136 with information. It is very sad when so many have worked so hard to raise money and plant trees because many of our old trees are coming down. To have some that would thwart effots to replace the trees that are so much a part of New Harmony is a crime. Murphy Park is a town park and is there to enjoy...not to destroy.
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Tuesday October 9, 2012
Another hurdle cleared for ‘The Landing’ Three-story riverfront project to house retail, 52 units of affordable senior housing By Pam Robinson The Mount Vernon City Council held the public hearing on the ordinance vacating the alley south of the Old Armory—an ordinance necessary to move forward with “The Landing” project. As expected, the hearing transpired uneventfully. Present was Larry Williams, representing the Posey County Economic Development Partnership, the entity requesting the alley to be vacated. Also present was Tim Martin from Myszak Palmer, the Vincennes architectural firm for the project. Martin stood before council to answer any questions and to encourage a swift passage of the ordinance, the last legal hurdle to
Craft and food vendors are needed for the Harmonie State Park’s Fine Arts & Craft Show on October 13, 2012. For information contact the park office at 812-6824821.
clear on the way to final closing on the project so construction can begin. Indeed, upon the conclusion of the public hearing, council voted unanimously to pass the ordinance vacating the designated alley on second reading, to suspend the rules, and then to pass the ordinance on third and final reading. The ordinance goes in the record books as 12-21. After the meeting, Mount Vernon businessman Larry Williams confirmed the final closing on “The Landing” project is anticipated for mid-October with groundbreaking shortly thereafter. Likewise, Tim Martin stated in a phone conversation on Friday that the ground-
breaking will occur at the end of the month if possible. “The Landing” is a 64,000-square-foot, three-floor riverfront facility that will provide retail space on the first floor and 52 units of affordable senior housing on the second and third floors—46 apartments and six condos. Project deadline is December, 2013. The celebration over “The Landing” project was almost eclipsed by new business late in the meeting. Councilman Andy Hoehn noted an attempted break-in to an ammonia tank on Co-op property at Wolflin. He stated that the resulting ammonia release caused residential property damage and a near-miss to a police officer.
He reported that the Co-op’s storage of its ammonia tanks has been grandfathered to avoid new state regulations that call for tanks to be stored at a considerable distance from a residence and even farther away from a school. He expressed concern for residences and nearby West Elementary School alike with the potential for 50,000 gallons of ammonia to be released – with the thanks stored in the open and contained by no fence or protection of any kind. Councilwoman Becky Higgins added some tanks are out on Lower New Harmony Road as well. According to Hoehn, the state
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Sara’s Harmony Way expands, looks to bright future By Pam Robinson Sara’s Harmony Way has perfected affordable, casual dining, complete with wine and beer, since opening January 11, 2011. Owner Sara Brown has captured the hearts not only of her neighbors in New Harmony, but also of her guests from around the TriState, including the publishers of “Midwest Living.” The magazine will feature Sara’s Harmony , open seven days a week, in its spring issue. Just last month, Brown took ownership also of the New Harmony Coffee House and Stephen Pace Gallery. The purchase will allow her to serve families as well as adults 21 and over. Shortly after Christmas in New Harmony (the first weekend in December), Sara’s Harmony Way will move all operations into the building at 500 Church Street. Her business will Sara Brown has captured hearts and here, captures a few moments of rest in her garden near one of cater to families in the entrance room where she is already serving herNew Harmony locations. Photo by Pam Robinson specialty coffees along with home- ist’s paintings for sale and view- knows, the wildly popular Har- ment wants to purchase it also made quiche and chicken salad ing. Brown acquired his painting, monie Bier, the original Harmon- from Great Crescent Beer. Brown sandwiches, muffins and cookies. “Shucking Corn,” featuring a ist 1816 dark lager, brewed now says the details are being worked The menu will feature a variety of farmer throwing a shucked ear of in the Aurora, Ind., microbrewery, out now for it to be marketed exsoups this winter as well. corn into a wagon – perfect she Great Crescent Beer. Beer lovers clusively under the Harmonie Bier Behind the closed door leading says to honor both the spirit of Ste- agree New Harmony’s first beer is label her family designed as a to the adjoining room once hous- phen Pace and the ambience of the deeply satisfying. “win-win for everyone.” ing the Stephen Pace Gallery, bar. Certainly, the new location and “For the past couple of months, Brown will set up her bar with As always, the new expanded I have had customers to stop here expanded services of Sara’s Harcasual dining. Just this past week- Sara’s Harmony Way will feature, every day and go out of their way mony Way at 500 Church Street end, she started a wine bar in the Brown says, “quirky, geeky, weird on their I-64 trek just to buy Har- will be a win-win for Sara Brown old gallery. and all her customers. For more monie Bier.” antiques and gifts.” Graciously, the Stephen Pace In fact, the dark lager is so much info, including hours of operation, The main attraction at Sara’s estate has relocated the late art- Harmony Way is, as everyone enjoyed, a Cincinnati establish- please call 682-3611. Cheers!
Scout popcorn sale ends Oct. 27 The Buffalo Trace Council’s 32nd Annual Popcorn Sale will run until Saturday, October 27. Boy Scout popcorn sales began in Buffalo Trace Council and 70 percent of the cost of the product stays local to fund scouting programs in our 15 county area in our local area.
NHHC offers ‘Kids Safe Treats New Harmony Healthcare will be holding a “Kids safe treats” event on October 31 from 3 – 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public of all ages. It is located at 251 Highway 66, New Harmony, IN. For any questions call 812-682-4104.
Demo women host event The Posey County Democratic Women’s Club will hold its Democrat Rally and Chicken Supper on Thursday, October 11, at 6:30 p.m., at the VFW Post in Wadesville. John Gregg, Democratic candidate for Governor of the State of Indiana, will be the featured speaker. All Democratic candidates will be introduced. Everyone is invited to attend. Tickets for the meal are $2 and may be purchased from Democratic precinct committeepersons or candidates or may be purchased at the door.
Bands off to Regionals
Commissioners continue to work on abandoned property clean-up
The North Posey and the Mount Vernon bands spent week five of the marching season competing at the South Spencer Invitational. The Vikings with its show of Searching for the Light took home a third place trophy. The Wildcats’ show of the Groove Machine received a second place trophy and tied for first place with Gibson Southern in the caption award for Best Music. Both bands will perform at Evansville Central High School in ISSMA Regional competition on Saturday, Oct. 13.
Cynthiana Reunion Oct. 13 There will be a reunion held for all who graduated from Cynthiana in the forties on October 13, 2012 at noon. Meet at Wolf’s BBQ on First Avenue. Reservations may be made by calling Mary K. Boyle at 812-422-4043 or 615-572-1959. You may also call Helen Cleveland at 812-874-2703 for info.
Punt. pass and kick is Oct. 20 The 2012 Punt, Pass, and Kick contest will be held on Oct. 20, 2012 at North Posey High School football field at 9:00 a.m. The sign up forms will be available this week at your childs school. Check out our web page at www. poseyvillekiwanisclub.org for more info and an on line form.
Chamber offers seminar On November 13, the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana is hosting a “Grow Your Business” Seminar at the Western Hills Country Club. Join area business leaders and learn about resources that can help your company grow.
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Enjoying spending time with Sparky the Fire Dog at the Poseyville Fire Department on Sunday afternoon are Preston Fozley, Alexis Fozley, Alayna Fozley, Ava Wright, Tori Crawford, Audrey Crawford, Claire Patterson, Ava Crawford, Landon Crawford, Brendan Mason, Raegan Mason, Carson Saltzman, Ryan Grice, and Sparky. Photo by Dave Pearce
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By Valerie Werkmeister Richard Porter’s demolition progress at his abandoned Wadesville property has earned him a 90-day extension on a nuisance complaint. Porter appeared before the Posey County Commissioners on October 2, for a status report of his progress at 7265 Main Street. Porter’s home burned last year and the single father has been salvaging materials as he dismantles them. Porter presented before and after pictures for the commissioners to review. He stated that three-fourths of the deck has been removed and he estimates he has been able to save $2,113 in lumber so far. During previous meetings, Porter explained his progress is slow since he does not have any electricity to the property. He is utilizing batterypowered machinery that does not last long. “I’m one guy with two kids who collects child support,” Porter said. He jokingly added that he would welcome help from anyone that would care to lend a hand. Commissioner president Jim Alsop suggested they extend the next status review to 90 days or January 15. John Sherretz agreed. Alsop read a proclamation honoring the 50th anniversary for the United Way of Posey County. He stated the United Way serves 21 different agencies throughout the county and has a goal of $690,000 this year. Alsop gave an update of a recent meeting between county officials and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officials regarding the Wabash River Bridge in New Harmony. Alsop stated there wasn’t any new information and the meeting was somewhat of a waste of time. The county has sent a letter to INDOT asking for clarification on how INDOT arrived at some figures posed to the county on the bridge’s reconstruction costs. Alsop stated the letter was sent in September and INDOT officials informed Alsop at the meeting that they are still working on a response to the county. “We are just waiting. We can’t do our due diligence without information from INDOT,” Alsop stated. He added that the county may initiate a public hearing and require INDOT officials to attend so that they may gather more information that is needed to help render a decision about the bridge’s fate. A re-zoning request from R-1 to B-1 at 7298 Highway 66 in Wadesville was approved. Andrea Terhune appeared before the commissioners and explained that she would like to open a kids’ consignment shop in a home she
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Community ........... A5 Social ...................... A6 Deaths ................... A3 Sports ................... B2-5 Church .................. A7 Bus/Ag .................... A8
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