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P C N SINCE 1882 Successor to The Poseyville News & New Harmony Times POSEY COUNTY’S ONLY LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED NEWSPAPER
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Parent expresses concerns with communication
Despite petition, off-road vehicles to be limited
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There were a few anxious moments for Mount Vernon residents if they looked in the direction of the CountryMark Refinery on Sunday afternoon. According to information received by the News, the flame from this stack near the golf course was ignited by pressure behind the materials that are shown spewing and burning here. Some of the flying hot debris caused some areas of the golf course to burn but the flames were quickly extinguished and no one was injured. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Austin
Getting in the spirit New Harmony Christmas Festival has much to offer By Dave Pearce “Lights all aglow. Red and green in every sight. The Annual New Harmony Christmas Festival is sure to delight This is a Christmas celebration you won’t want to miss,” according to information provided by the New Harmony Business Associates. All the vendor spaces are full for this year’s Christmas in New Harmony, being celebrated this weekend, December 2 and 3, 2017. The spirit of the holidays will come alive in New Harmony this weekend for the annual Christmas in New Harmony event. Among the many activities spreading holiday cheer will be the New Harmony Music Festival and School’s annual Christmas in Appalachia concert. There will be concerts at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Thrall’s Opera House. Among events scheduled (and unscheduled) for this year are the following:
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Town council unanimously passes road ordinance By Heather Morlan The New Harmony Town Council called to order their regular monthly meeting on November 21, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. A new ordinance is in place regarding off-road vehicles in the city limits. The Ordinance 2017-6, regulating of off road vehicles had its second reading. The attorney for New Harmony resident Erik Arneberg, Raymond Dudlo, addressed the board before they took their final vote on the ordinance. Dudlo urged the board to think about making an exception by amending the language to cure the issue his client has with the ordinance. He claims that his client’s vehicle is slow, only going 23 mph as well as very quiet because it is electric. Dudlo stated that the purpose of the ordinance is to maintain safety in the town as well as reduce noise and his client’s vehicle is slower and quieter than some golf carts. He also requested that if they would not amend the language, would they consider a grandfather clause to accept people that already have electric carts. Dudlo was handed a petition that he turned over to the board, signed by 12 residents, that asked the board to reject the ordinance. Blaylock responded, “I will assure you that all of
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An Old World family celebration and shopping experience you can’t miss. • Craft and Artisan Sale (Saturday and Sunday) • Holiday Open Houses at Local Merchants • Musical Performances • Tree Lighting (Friday) • Musical Performances • Festival Food and Drinks • Christmas in Appalachia concert (Saturday) • And lots more Many Kids Activities on Saturday: • Main Street Parade • Breakfast with Santa • Make & Take Decorations • Photos with Santa Make it a point to be in New Harmony for Friday’s tree lighting and for all the events following, including Saturday’s annual New Harmony Christmas Parade.
By Heather Morlan The North Posey School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 13, 2017. They convened an executive session prior to the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. to discuss job performance and to evaluate individual employees. The Board adjourned the executive session at 6:37 p.m. causing the regular meeting to begin about 6:42 p.m. School Board President Greg Schmitt called the regular meeting to order and Superintendent Dr. Todd Camp immediately addressed everyone with a timeline of the events that occurred at the High School last week regarding the boy with the kevlar vest incident. Camp began the timeline by stating,
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Board assured safety, security is top concern during project By Lois Mittino Gray With today’s national concern for school safety issues at the forefront, members of the Mount Vernon School Board brought it local when they questioned contractors on their planned security measures for their upcoming district project costing over eighteen million dollars. At its November, 20 meeting, the board approved the draft installation contract for $12,572,121, subject to final negotiation of contract language, to Performance Services, Inc. of Indianapolis as part of the guaranteed energy savings project. This twelve million plus figure will cover the first phase of the two year project to install the energy conservation measures planned at Mount Vernon Senior High School, Marrs Elementary, and West Elementary Schools. This will include work to air and heating systems, lighting and fire alarm replacement. Representatives from Performance Services attended the meeting to answer questions on security, funding for the second phase, and other
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Briefly Christmas in New Harmony: December 2 and 3 New Harmony
Warrum, Goedde declare candidacies Next year’s election to determine first new judge in 36 years
Pictures with Santa: United Fidelity Bank December 2, 9 a.m. to noon 500 East Fourth Street, MV MVHS Choral Fundraiser: MV High School Cafe, December 4, 5 to 6 p.m 6700 Harriet Street, MV Winter Holiday Reception: The Red Wagon December 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 6950 Frontage Road, PV Christmas Concert: Wolfgang Orchestra December 17, 5 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 601 Main Street, MV
More information on these and other events inside today’s Posey County News
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Posey County resident Craig Goedde announced his candidacy for the Posey County Circuit Court Judge at the courthouse to a large crowd of supporters. He is pictured here with his wife Kelli Goedde and his children, l to r, Taylor Goedde, Zachary Goedde, and daughBrooklyn Goedde. Photo by Heather Morlan
Posey County native Jake Warrum announced his candidacy for Posey County Circuit Court Judge in front of a packed house at the Posey County Democratic Headquarters last week. He is shown here with his father, Ronald Warrum and his mother, Linda Warrum. Photo by Dave Pearce