November 18, 2014 - The Posey County News

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Jury trial ends in drug conviction of Posey’s Mattingly On November 14, 2014, a Posey County Superior Court Jury returned verdicts finding 49-year-old Posey County resident Darrell W. Mattingly guilty of Count 1: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony; Count 2: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony; Count 3: Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A Felony; and Count 4: Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Class D Felony. Mattingly was arrested by the Posey County Narcotic’s Unit on April 4, 2014 during a raid entitled ‘Operation Steel Door’ along with four other individuals. Mattingly was charged with delivering methamphetamine to a Confidential Informant on February 9, 2013, from his home at that time which was within 1,000 feet of Kimball Park. He was

also charged with delivering methamphet- ever, he claimed that he was ‘entrapped’ or amine weighing in excess of three (3) grams unlawfully enticed to do so. Closing Arguto the same informant and ments were held on November from the same home on March 14, 2014 and the jury returned 1, 2013. guilty’ verdicts on all charges On November 12,2014, a after deliberating for approxiPosey County Jury consisting mately two (2) hours. The Honof eight men and four women orable S. Brent Almon Posey were selected to hear the case County Superior Court Judge in the Posey County Superior set the matter for a Sentencing Court. This jury heard testiHearing on Monday, December mony from various witnesses 15, 2014. on November 12, 13, and 14, Dealing in Methamphet2014. Mattingly testified and amine is an A Felony and caradmitted that he had in fact ries a potential sentence of Darrell W. Mattingly delivered methamphetamine to between 20 and 50 years. Mainthe Confidential Informant as chagred, how- taining a Common Nuisance as a D Felony

carries a potential sentence of between six months and three years. Posey County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jonathan Parkhurst stated, “The evidence in this case included several audio/video recordings that clearly showed Darrell Mattingly engaged in the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine and his delivery of that drug to the Confidential Informant. In our opinion, there was absolutely no evidence that would support Mattingly’s entrapment claim. Mattingly testified himself and admitted that he had been manufacturing methamphetamine for a number of years before his arrest and that he routinely shared his methamphetamine with his friends and associates. We are very happy with the Jury’s verdicts today.”

Marrs students honor veterans By Brandon Cole On November 11, the Marrs Elementary School fifth-grade class honored our veterans with a flag folding ceremony. The program began with three children walking two flags to the stage. A brief history of Veterans Day followed. The students had prepared thank you cards for the veterans in attendance. After being asked to stand, the veterans were recognized and gifted with the cards. The children sang, ‘Voices of Pride,’ and ‘It is the Veteran.’ Afterwards, the lights dimmed and a Power-Point presentation was displayed. Next, the fifth graders took out their recorders and played, ‘Yankee Doodle.’ After the songs were finished, the children moved on to the focal point of their presentation. They explained, when a member of the military dies, a flag is draped across their coffin. At the funeral a special service is awarded to the veteran. The flag is folded a total of 13 times and it is symbolic of America and for which it Mount Vernon resident John King plays the taps at American Legion stands. 13 students explained the following as the flag was folded 13 times until completion. Post 5’s annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. Photo by Zach Straw

The first fold of the flag is a symbol of life. The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life. The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country. ‘The fourth fold represents our dependence on God to guide us during times of peace as well as in times of war. The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our Country in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.” ‘The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ‘The seventh fold is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of the republic. The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might

Martin to serve as new Poseyville Fire Chief By Valerie Werkmeister Poseyville Town Council members met last Wednesday, November 12, to discuss routine business matters. They learned of a few chain of command changes in the Poseyville Volunteer Fire Department. A recent election held by fire department members elected Sam Martin as the new fire chief; Jeff Droege will now serve as the deputy chief and Jordan Klostermann

was elected as assistant chief. Town Council members approved the new positions. Town Marshal Doug Saltzman requested the purchase of a new radio that will comply with narrowbanding requirements for 2015. The board will work with Saltzman to make the purchase. President Bruce Baker stated the town is working with Posey County Emergency Management Director

Larry Robb to purchase a generator for the community center. The town applied for a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and was awarded $15,000. The generator will be used when the town is without power and citizens need a safe, warm place to go. Baker commented it will be a great addition for the community center and people with breathing problems will be able to go to the com-

munity center. Boy Scout Devin Kiesel of Poseyville Troop 387 presented his idea for an Eagle Scout project to the town board. Kiesel plans to illuminate and landscape the Welcome to Poseyville signs at each town entrance. He intends to complete his project in the spring. The council welcomed his project and pledged

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Mount Vernon’s old Main Street storefronts to be razed By Lois Mittino Gray “The notice to proceed has been signed,” Mayor John Tucker announced exuberantly at the November 13 meeting of the Mount Vernon Board of Public Works. After delays, the final addendum to the contract with Earth Services for demolition and disposal of 201, 207-213 Main Street buildings is a go. Building Commissioner Sherry Willis said the work should

start by the end of November and possibly the first of December. She said she would call the company and try to pin them down to a specific date to arrange street blockage during demolition. Board Member Brian Jeffries reminded her the Christmas Parade route goes right by there on December 6. Willis also advertised for bids on the demolition of 811 Canal Street. She sent out three bid packages and Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman opened the two that were returned at

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Christmas Wreaths and Trees Auction to be held at APL The Friends of the Alexandrian Public Library silent auction for door wreaths and tabletop Christmas trees has started. Each wreath or tree, you will be bidding on has been decorated by a volunteer. Bidding for decorated wreaths and trees continues until November 30. Bidders must be 18 or older. If you are the highest bidder on more than one item, you will be expected to pay for all wreaths or trees upon which you have bid. Winning bidders will be notified by phone. Wreaths and trees must be paid for and picked up by Sunday, December 7. PC Alliance now accepting 2015 award nominations Take a few minutes to nominate a deserving candidate for an annual award. Nominations for Teacher/Administrator of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, and Business of the Year will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 5 and recipients will be announced at our Report to the Posey County Business Community on March 4 at the New Harmony Inn & Conference Center. http://swinchamber.com/posey-countyawards-nomination-form/ Contact Brittaney Johnson, Posey County Director at 812-838-3639 or bjohnson@swinchamber.com with any questions. MV community Thanksgiving celebration scheduled Three local churches invite the public to join together in giving thanks through song and praise for the many blessings all have received. The fifth annual Mount Vernon Community Thanksgiving Celebration will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 at Trinity United Church of Christ located at Fifth and Mulberry Streets in Mount Vernon. The celebration will continue afterward with a reception. Music for the service will be provided by the Wolfgang Cello Ensemble and a nondenominational community choir under the direction of Alan Jacobs. “This is a community event, not just a church event,” said one choir member. Many singers will be singing in this event for the fifth time. An offering will be collected to benefit the Mount Vernon Homeless Shelter. Representatives from St. Matthew Catholic Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church and Trinity United Church of Christ have planned the celebration this year. Members of Trinity UCC are providing the reception.

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the meeting. O’Risky bid $9,502 and Russell’s bid $8,000. The lower price was accepted contingent upon legal review as long as it conforms to the requirements of the building commissioner. In other legal matters, the board approved a Riverbend Park Concession agreement. The fee is a $60 use fee/deposit and

By Lois Mittino Gray an eye-popper as you enter the residence. Wilma Joyce Bailey was a 19-year-old young ingeWilma remembers how the Tri Kappa ladies made nue when she became a ‘loyal Kappa girl with a pur- an outstanding parade float at Jim Benton’s house one pose strong and true’ as the official club song states. year. “We built a replica of a Rappite building on a Today, at 90, she has been wagon and we pulled it evcited for her 71 years of erywhere. I recall going to membership in the state parades in Mount Vernon philanthropic organization. and Princeton with it and the She is the only living Honcheers of the crowd when we orary Member of New Harpassed.” mony’s Beta Chapter of Tri When Thelma Alsop was Kappa. an officer, the local group Wilma was asked to join hosted a Province ConvenTri Kappa in 1943 and it tion. “I helped decorate the became an active important gymnasium annex with ceilpart of her life. She served ing streamers from one end twice as the Chapter Presito another. It was beautiful. dent and many times as the We also hosted a primitive Recording Secretary. old time dinner for it in the “When I started out back Catholic Community Centhen, most of the meetter.” ings and parties were in The veteran Kappan did member’s homes. It was not get in on making apple a chance to eat some great butter, but does rememhome-cooked food and talk ber making cookbooks and to friends. I didn’t make birthday calendars. One big much of the food, but I was difference from nowadays is the decorator for many parthat “everything back then ties,” she reminisced. was memorized. No reading Even today, Wilma is in Wilma J Bailey working on her light bulb Christ- off cards. When the president charge of decorating for all mas ornament crafts. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray initiated someone, she had seasons at the Charles A the entire ceremony memoFord Home, where she has been a resident since 1986. rized and everyone knew all the rituals by heart.” “I’ve been carrying those boxes of decorations up and Wilma recently donated a link to the past to the Ardown the steps for almost 30 years. Now I have some- chives of the Workingmen’s Institute. It is a tin can one help me if I can’t do it,” she said. She recently with a coin slot passed around at meetings by her aunt, adorned a beautiful huge artificial tree in the front parContinued on Page A9 lor with festive autumn ribbons and ornaments that is

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