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National defense cited in $80 million tax abatement Special to the News Members of the Posey County Council put the final touches on a plan during a special meeting on Tuesday that will help the Mount Vernon-BWXT Technologies Inc. Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. A 10-year tax phase-in plan (abatement), according to documents from the company, will be paramount in retaining 311 employees at the Mount Vernon facility and hiring 67 new employees with an average base pay of at

least $35 an hour within the next three years.

The new investment dollars expended for the new manufacturing equipment must be at least $23.5 million and the new investment dollars expended for real property improvements must be at least $12.2 million in order to merit continued tax phase-in.

“With locations across the U.S., BWXT had a world of options for this investment,” said Elaine Bedel, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation

(IEDC). “Choosing to grow in Mount Vernon signifies that BWXT has confidence in the state’s pro-growth business climate, the southwest Indiana community, and most importantly, our skilled Hoosier workforce that will help support increased production and make this expansion possible.”

BWXT plans to invest more than $80 million over four years in its 640,000-squarefoot campus in Mount Vernon, where employees manufacture heavy components for

naval nuclear reactors used in submarines and aircraft carriers. Investments will be made in building improvements and new machinery equipment to support an anticipated increase in production.

“BWXT performs important work in support of our national defense in Mount Vernon, so we’re pleased today to announce this investment in the business, our employees

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H&R acquires JL Farm Equipment Special to the News Poseyville, Ind. – H&R Agri-Power announces the acquisition of JL Farm Equipment Co., Inc. with locations in Poseyville and Princeton, IN. Both locations will continue to operate as JL Farm Equipment Co. Inc., providing the same exceptional service and support they have delivered for the past 47 years. These locations will continue to offer Case IH, Kinze, Miller, Kawasaki, eXmark, Cub Cadet, McFarlane, MacDon, among many other product lines.

“Providing the highest quality of products and services has been essential to JL Farm Equipment. We are proud to partner with this dedicated team of hard working individuals as they continue to serve the farm families and operations of the tri-state community,” said H&R Agri-Power president, Wayne Hunt.

“This acquisition is the result of a long and careful consideration regarding what is best for the future success of JL Farm Equipment employees and customers. After 47 years in business, this decision was extremely difficult, but Dave and I believe H&R Agri-Power is the perfect fit for the brand and culture that we worked so hard for,” said Jane Reising, owner of JL Farm Equipment Co., Inc. “As part of the acquisition, the dealership will be-

Little Catherine Landolt watches over the carry-out table at the Black Chapel Chicken Supper in Mount Vernon on Saturday evening. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Lois Mittino Gray Several speakers from the Playground Location Opposition group appeared before the October 25, Mount Vernon Board of Works meeting to once again state their message. “We wholeheartedly support having Avery’s Place in Mount Vernon. We would request that you do not put it in Riverbend Park on the riverfront, as voted on by the Board of Works,” said local resident Gene Moore.

Mayor Bill Curtis noted that everyone is in support of the creative inclusive playground for all children, including special needs and handicapped, but the question of where to put it has become an issue. “I would like to suggest to the group to get together with the other side and identify all stakeholders in the next few weeks. Let’s look at our common goals and the issues that stand in our way and come up with an agreement to present before the Parks Board,” the Mayor said.

Moore agreed to head the committee and help seek out all people involved. “The Mayor and I are on the same wavelength. We are a hundred percent in favor of the park, we just need to be unified on the location,” he observed. Moore and the Mayor have already had conversations on location. Two sites being considered, in addition to the riverfront, are Hedges Elementary School and Brittlebank Park.

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Briefly Wind Energy Information meeting Speaker: Attorney Terry Hall (she’s represented both energy companies and landowmers) November 12 at 6:30 p.m. CST Gibson Southern High School Cafeteria (parking on south side of School) Presented by Gibson and Posey County Farm Bureaus Fall Property Taxes The Fall Deadline for 2018 Property Taxes is, Tuesday November 13.

You can pay your property taxes at any Old National Banking center in Posey or Vanderburgh County. You may also pay your taxes in person, by mail, online at www.poseycountytax.com or via the drop box located at the corner of Third and Walnut Street.

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Way is paved for new WSI office facility

By Lois Mittino Gray Legal work was completed at the October 25, meeting of the Mount Vernon Common Council to pave the way for the new WSI office complex, near the historic Keck (Sullivan) House, between Fourth and Fifth streets. A public hearing on the alley vacation in that block was held, as well as another on the designation of an economic revitalization area and tax phase-in for parent company Lexico LLC, and rezoning of the block from residential to office.

WSI is proposing to make an 18,200-square-foot office complex with a new parking lot for 53 vehicles, as well as a new formal garden between the Sullivan House and the construction. Construction is expected to start January 2019 and be completed by January 2020.

Mayor Bill Curtis called to order a public hearing on vacating all alleys in the block bounded by

Avery’s ‘place’ debated

come part of the H & R Agri-Power Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and keep its original name.

It was vital for us to ensure that our employees were protected and believe that allowing them to buy into the company they have worked so hard for will keep them invested in this company for many years to come,” explained Reising. “Being able to keep the JL name helps reassure the employees and customers the change is minimal.”

These locations will have operating hours of: Monday – Friday – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday – 7 a.m. to noon. The stores are closed on Sunday.

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John and Tina Spears of Blairsville beat the rain forecast for Election Day by voting early Saturday morning at the Wadesville Fire Department. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

When Calls the Heart

Rural Posey woman finds peace, comfort, joy in doing for others The Golden Years

By Pam Robinson Long-time Mount Vernon resident Sarah Catherine (Kares) Becker talks reluctantly about her age, for to her, it’s just a number, a number she prefers not to disclose to the public. Truly, no one would ever guess her age.

The oldest of four children born to Henry and Genevieve Kares, Sarah Catherine received the first name of each of her grandmothers.

She grew up on Prosperity Avenue located along Evansville’s south side. There, she learned to value the things that truly matter in life and in people—cooperation, compassion, kindness, creativity, to name a few.

“We did things children just don’t do today,” she recalls, “go play in the rain, make mud pies,

make slingshots and shoot tin cans, walk on homemade stilts, shoot marbles, jump rope, play hopscotch.”

Sarah’s mother inspired her to give in good measure, pressed down and overflowing. As a child, she noticed her mother always sold a baker’s dozen of 13 eggs, just in case one should turn out bad. When Sarah bakes her famous Springerle cookies, she gives away a baker’s dozen to the lucky recipients. One cookie is always shaped like a pineapple, the symbol for hospitality.

Cookie (and cake and pie) baking is second nature for Sarah.

Again, she learned from her mother. “My mother had two brothers in the Navy during World War II. We made cookies to mail them,” she remembers. They always sent the

Sarah Catherine (Kares) Becker traditional Springerle cookies the day after Thanksgiving. Chocolate chip cookies and brownies were favorites at other times.

Her dad taught Sarah some of life’s less pleasant lessons. She

learned hard work from him—how to milk their one cow, to skin a rabbit, and to dress a chicken. She worked in his garden as well.

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Family trees have many branches, but all joined

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A few weeks ago, Sister Number Two and her husband came to visit. They brought with them their two grandsons. That makes their grandsons my great-nephews. Or is it grandnephews? We are grandparents, then greatgrands, right? I can never ďŹ gure that out‌ My guests spent two nights with me. My home is fairly small by some standards (1200 square feet) but is just the right size for accommodating guests. The ďŹ rst night, youngest nephew Logan (four years old) was asleep upon arrival, so he was laid on the couch, covered with his blanket, and we heard nothing more from him until Saturday morning.

Eleven-year-old big brother Devin decided to sleep in his sleeping bag on the living room oor. A large area rug covers the oor, and he deemed this plenty soft to sleep on as he had his sleeping bag to climb into for the night.

The air mattress I oered held no appeal – until the next morning when he admitted that the oor was, in fact, hard to sleep on.

Saturday night sleeping was noticeably more enjoyable on the proered air mattress.

Not to be out-done, Logan wanted his own air mattress to sleep on. No problem, as I have two of them. (Remember, I have four granddaughters and only two beds, one of which

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is mine. Alternate sleeping arrangements are required.) Logan slept well for about half the night. When I woke up to check on the boys (always a parent, never mind that their grandparents were sleeping in the next room‌), I found poor Logan wedged between the air mattress and the couch. Sound asleep. I picked up the air mattress, moved it to another room, and covered him up. He didn’t move. The hard oor didn’t bother him.

My granddaughters and my great-nephews had vacationed together with their parents earlier in the year so they were happy to renew their acquaintance. The boys live in northern Chicago so visits are infrequent. I texted my daughter early Saturday morning to complete plans for the day. Her initial response: “Blood everywhere. Talk later.â€? Uh-oh. Not good‌ Turns out Granddaughters Number Three and Four had a, ahem, slight altercation. Number Three slugged Number Four and bloodied her nose. No winners there, right? Mom Laura meted out the proper consequence of the battle and called me back.

We decided to take the kids to the Children’s Museum of Evansville(cMoe). They had a great time. Actually, the adults in attendance enjoyed a few moments among the exhibits, too. The dinosaur exhibit intrigued them all, and they especially loved climbing around on the safari vehicle. There were many cries of, “Look, Grandma (or Grandpa)�.

We learned various ways to power electrical

devices, helped stock a farmer’s market, made delicious tacos, ďŹ lmed an on-stage production, weighed the group in an excavator bucket, and, oh, my, were hands-on with more exhibits than I can remember.

There is a huge twisting, tubular slide the kids played on at the end of our visit. Untold trips up the stairs, over the cross-walk, and down the slide, laughter and shrieking a continual backdrop to the pounding of feet up said stairs. “One more time and then we have to go, group.â€? Five sets of feet running (I know, don’t run on stairs. I didn’t. They did. End of story.) Well, almost. Granddaughter Number Four, who, remember, had earlier suered a bloody nose at the hand of her sister, slipped and fell as she started up the stairs. “Nana, my lip is bleeding.â€? Indeed it is, my dear. As I reached for a tissue to wipe the minimal amount of blood from her lip, cMoe staed asked if there was a problem. Answering in the aďŹƒrmative, they responded that I would need to ďŹ ll out an Incident Report. Hmmm‌ OK. While I understand their procedures and processes, it was just a little blood and it was not their fault. But, I ďŹ lled out the report and we were on our way.

Lunch – burgers and ice cream – was enjoyed with surprising ease. No spilled drinks, no spats, no more blood‌yet.

Their visit was on the last really warm weekend of the year. My daughter invited us all to her home for the required end-of-

summer hot dog roast, complete with s’mores.

While it was quite warm, the humidity wasn’t bad and there was a great breeze. The kids had a great time being outdoors, playing on the swings and in the playhouse, and running with the chickens. Yes, they did. And had a great time. The chickens, not so much. And then‌â€?Mommy, my foot’s bleeding!!â€? Presley – granddaughter number four – crashed and burned on the skateboard and scraped the side of her foot on the driveway. Third time’s charm, little one – no more blood today, please. She was, of course, ďŹ ne after the blood was cleaned up, and more than ready to get back out and play with her cousins. Second cousins? I’ll have to check that out. Maybe.

Whatever we call ourselves or how things shake out on the family tree, it’s all about family. That feeling of connection, that there’s someone who shares your history, who loves you in spite of – or because of – who you are and what you do. I understand that not every family is perfect. (Actually, I don’t believe there is a “perfect� family.) In most families there is that one uncle, that one cousin, that one grandparent, who is, shall we say, exceptional. But for the most part the family ties are the ones that matter the most, that we can count on during the extremes of our lives.

Hold your family close to you. Tell them – often – that you love them and how much they mean to you. There is nothing as special as family. And they are truly all that matters‌

People watching 101 at USI should be mandatory

B L M G The center of campus at the University of Southern Indiana is a Peoplewatcher’s Paradise. I am on campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays to teach two sections of Biology 251, Environmental Science.

On those two days, I am also a student, by my own design, taking Peoplewatching 101.

I sit at an umbrella table by the splashing fountain at the Totem Pole and watch the world go by. It is the halfway stop on my walk from the Science Building to the lower level of the Rice Library, where I teach my noon class, and I am loving it.

Here are some of my observations and musings on them: Among young people, there is a lot of casual use of the “F� word in conversations.

In some cases, it is about every third word in a sentence and it becomes a crutch, like

the ďŹ ller word “likeâ€?. It is an overpowering distraction trying to follow the train of thought in the wordy sentence. One thing, there is no longer any shock value in use of the once scandalous word. When I was their age, if I said it so much and so loudly, the room would go silent with all eyes on me.

Whoops!

Also, no matter what the weather, tee shirts, cut-os, and running shorts are the uniform of most. You see an interesting array of styles. There are men in shorty shorts, so short and tight that they shouldn’t be seen in public, with their tall “manbunsâ€? pulled tight atop their heads. Ladies love athletic wear and Vera Bradley backpacks. One just passed by sporting deep purple hair, carrying her yoga mat and a Starbucks Coee in her toned arms. There are many backward hats, and USI shirts as well as shirts from other colleges, including Butler and Purdue.

Skateboarders weave their way deftly maneuvering through crowds better than I can walk through most of them. Hey, it’s Corbin

from class! Sure enough, when I walk by his desk the next day, I see his skateboard stued under the seat.

Handheld devices are everywhere and I often grimace as a student just barely misses falling into the fountain while looking at one. Earbuds are in and lips are moving.

Are they singing along, on the phone, or is it a way to talk to yourself the whole way to class with no one questioning your sanity?

A mockingbird sits in a tree next to me and sings his great variety of songs so loudly.

Am I the only one who notices these tunes of nature?

The group dynamics are fun to watch.

Two old friends meet and take selďŹ es and promise to get together sometime. Fraternity boys are at a table advertising their dance event cheer when some girls stop by to get a free cup of coee from them and irt. Newfound love interests hold hands and give each other a sheepish peck or hug to say goodbye before going down separate sidewalks. I get hellos of former students

from other semesters. How nice!

A group of students stop to peer at stones that make up the side of the totem building. That’s strange—I wonder what they are looking for? Then I see Dr. Tony Maria of the Geology Department, an old friend, pop up from around the other side. They are on a ďŹ eld trip looking at the fossils in the stone totem and then going out to the natural limestone rock outcroppings in the back of campus.

I like to play games in my head as they walk by and I watch them. What do they want to be? Who do they remind me of?

Here’s the future Brains of America, the movers and shakers of society. I hope they all get to fulďŹ ll their dreams and not just be gamers in their mom’s basement. Are there any Elon Musks out there willing to think out of the box? I have met many students who inspire me so much.

I can only stay so long. Time to go.

With all that splashing water, I have to use the rest rooms‌

Finally, thank you to the many people who came to taste the fabulous chili recipes, eat hotdogs and cookies, listen to great music and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather with their friends and neighbors.

FWMI sincerely appreciates your attendance and everyone will be able to see the results of the generosity bestowed upon the

cook-o through the purchases and additions made for our library by the Friends of the Working Men’s Institute. Thank you again and we’ll see you next October.

Sincerely, Jeanne Maudlin, Chairman FWMI Chili Cook-O

Letter to the Editor “Thank yous all around for the FWMI Chili cook-off�

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Friends of the Working Men’s Institute, many thanks to all of the civic minded participants and patrons of the FWMI fourth Annual Chili Cook-O. The event was held on the front lawn of WMI on Saturday, October 20 on a lovely autumn day.

The following ten cook teams entered the contest; Paul and Tammy Allison and Members of the New Harmony Kiwanis Club, Johnathon Scott and David Flanders and their team B & B’s (The Bestest & Baddest,) of Cooks On Brewery Bed and Breakfast, Barbara McConnell and the Members of the Garden Club of New Harmony, Suzy and Kent Schuette’s team, Chili huahua, from Leather Leaf Inn, Fred and Jayne Frayser of team, Fred’s Gone Rogue, Elliott Lange of team Chili Collusion (No Russian Inuence,) Chef Chad Howard and team Red Hot Chili Preppers representing the Charles Ford Memorial Home, Shelia Browning and her team, It’s in the Sauce, Sarah Matthews with her team, Cool Beans and Kate O’Daniel and her team, Chili Champs.

As always, there were two ways to win, Judge’s Choice and Tasters Choice. Special thanks to Zach Weinzapfel, from The Yellow Tavern, for agreeing to be our Judge.

Congratulations go to Barbara McConnell and The Garden Club of New Harmony for being named Judge’s Choice Champion. In the Tasters Choice or popular vote competition, congratulations go to winners and ďŹ rsttime entrants, Shelia Browning and her team, It’s in the Sauce. Hats o to Suzy and Kent Schuette and team Chili huahua for being given the best decorated table prize!

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The event could not have happened without the help of WMI volunteers, The Charles Ford Memorial Home for providing ice for the event, Historic New Harmony, WMI Trustees, Director Ryan Rokicki, the Board Members of FWMI and the cook team entrants, who so generously provide their chili and time to make the event the success it is.

Staying involved helps keep our options open

Peg and I voted early. I am not aware of whose idea early voting was, but it was a good one. Perhaps the period could be expanded and maybe a safe and secure system of voting from home could be devised. My opinion is that the more citizens who cast one legitimate ballot the better. If we can deliver packages by drone, get gourmet meals sent to our homes and pay our taxes over the internet we should be able to hold legitimate elections that meet our current lifestyle and encourages all who are qualified to vote. Of course, such a system would need

to ensure only those qualified vote and ensure that there is only one vote per voter. But as we plan to colonize Mars and the Moon we ought to be able to call upon our ingenuity to increase our options here on Earth.

In my view that is what differentiates us from all other species, options. And the important decisions as to who should lead us forward are one critical area where options matter most. We should not only encourage maximum participation in elections, we should make that participation inviting and easy. After all, we know our society demands maximum ease in such things as satellite and cable TV, drive-through fast foods and shopping by index finger, so why should we make voting less accessible?

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If you have not voted, please do so. You will feel better when your taxes come due if you feel you have had some input into who sent the statements to you.

I see participation in our democracy much as I view the case settlement system I helped devise in the Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana. Let’s take a divorce for example. Two spouses who once loved one another and perhaps had children together or operated a business, now need to go new directions. How can the vital issues of child custody and property division best be resolved? Is it better to have the divorcing spouses turn their future over to a complete stranger, a judge, or might they be happier if they work together to resolve things for themselves? This system of keeping the

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couple’s options open leads to happier children and a much greater chance of a better future for all involved. In other words, such a court case is kind of like an election where the participants, the voters, have the option to impact their own destiny.

We may make a bad choice occasionally, but we can rectify matters at the next election if we stay involved. One thing is for sure, if we do not vote we cannot impact the selection of those people who control our lives. And if we lose control we are in the same position as all other species, that is, we will have no control because we did not exercise our options.

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Geneva Holler Geneva D. (Byrd) Holler, 99, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away October 24, 2018 at The Terrace at Solarbron. She was born February 9, 1919 in Eldorado, Ill., to the late James and Lula (Pfister) Byrd, Sr. Geneva was a homemaker. She was an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ, where she looked forward to quilting with the ladies’ group. Geneva also enjoyed line dancing and traveling.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 13 years, Oscar “Pete” Holler; sons, Henry and David Rickert; daughters, Carol Jolley and Linda Campbell; grandchildren, Tim Turner and Tina Richmond; brothers, Martin Byrd, Garland “Pete” Byrd and James Byrd, Jr.; sisters, Jamia Billman, Allegra Healy, Florence Potter and Winifred Ashworth.

She is survived by her daughter, Edna Whaley; stepdaughter, Peggy Adams; son-in-law, Larry Jolley; grandchildren, Cathy (Steve) Schroeder, Jackie (Scott) Wilson, Daniel Olin, Ross Campbell, Kelly Hubbell and Jillian Campbell; great-grandchildren, Tyler (Becky) Schroeder, Claire Schroeder, Hunter and Mitchell Wilson; sisters, Lou Bayer and Dorislee Waters; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IN, with Rev. Jamie Kent officiating and burial to follow in Saint Matthew Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Terrace at Solarbron and Heritage Hospice for their care and concern.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Michael Schroeder Michael Allen Schroeder, 66, of New Haven, Ill., passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was born on October 22, 1952 in Posey County, Ind., the son of William C. and Virginia Sue (Hazlett) Schroeder. He married Jennifer Templeton on July 3, 2002 in Mount Vernon, and she survives.

Mr. Schroeder retired from CF Industries. He was a member of American Legion Post 5 for 33 years and also the American Legion Riders. He was a member of the Moose and VFW post 1114. He loved to ride motorcycles, rebuild cars and restore guns. He had worked with his family when they owned Sportsman Alley.

In addition to his wife, Jennifer, he is survived by his daughter, Dayhra Jill (JR) Allen; step-son, Joshua Fulkerson; step-daughter, Karey Pope; his parents, Bill and Sue; two grandchildren, Michaela and Gracie Allen; and brother, David (Sherry) Schroeder. Also survived by nieces, a nephew and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother Steve on January 11, 2018.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Riders Post 5. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Beverly A. (Hart) Kitzinger, 93, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

Beverly was born March 14, 1925 in Evansville to the late Elmer T. and Bertha (Wilson) Hart. She worked for over 30 years at Citizen’s National Bank and was a member of the Citizen’s Retirees Club and the Tri-State Beagle Club. She volunteered her time at the Saint Mary’s Heart Institute.

Surviving Beverly are one daughter, Pamela (David) Titzer and a granddaughter, Allison Titzer, all of Evansville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul V. Kitzinger in 1986; by her daughter, Paula Kitzinger in 2012 and by her sister, Sandra Moore.

Funeral services for Beverly were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Rick Sellers officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Wadesville, Ind. Friends vissited with the family from 2 until 7 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Holiday Village and the nursing staff of Saint Vincent Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Gerald Alldredge Gerald E. “Butch” Alldredge, 74, of Mount Vernon, passed away at Linda White Hospice in Evansville on Sunday evening, November 4, 2018. He was born on July 26, 1944 in Mount Vernon, the son of William S. and Rosa Lee (Rigdon) Alldredge. He married Sandy Schuster and she survives.

Butch was a self-employed welder and re-tipped oil field drill bits. He enjoyed the river, camping and gardening, and restoring old cars. He was a member of the Point Township Nazarene Church.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy, of eleven years; son, Brian (Mollie) Alldredge; daughters, Tina (Tim) Mc Cloud and Tamara Alldredge; eight grandchildren, Trevor Gervais, Brevin Alldredge, Isabelle Alldredge, Adam McCloud, Kelley McCloud, Faith Alldredge, Karlee Harper and Owen Harper; sisters, Virginia (Otis) Holder, Lana Alldredge, Billie (Paul) Smith, and Helen (Jeff Bird) Wisgerhof; sister-in-law, Sharon Stephens; and brothers-inlaw, Ron (Kimberly) Schuster and Lonnie (Nancy) Schuster, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother of his children, Nancy Wyatt and nephew, William Ashley Alldredge.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Terry Smith Terry B. Smith, 74, of Mount Vernon, passed away on November 1, 2018 at Deaconess Hopsital in Evansville.

He was born on July 1, 1944 in Baltimore, Md., the son of Edward and Helen (Cramer) Smith.

Mr. Smith was a mechanical engineer and had worked at Firestone Tire & Rubber. He was also a computer programmer and had worked at many banks. He loved to play pool and belonged to the BCA and APA Pool Leagues. He was a member of the Eagles and Moose.

He is survived by his son, Thomas “Tommy” Smith; daughter, Tari Kinsey; and granddaughters, Erin and Avery Kinsey. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles “Mark” Smith.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Celebrating the upcoming holidays have made a visit any

B other way. Your grandC P father is always quick Madeleine, ďŹ rst of all, I really appreciate you, your mother, Amy, Alexander, and Issabella coming to see me, both in the hospital and at home. I know that your brother was pretty sure he would die of boredom, but we all lived through it all.

For those who don’t know already, I had a painful bout of diverticulitis and had a two-day hospital stay. I can always ďŹ nd something positive to say about most things.

In this case, I was so comforted by all the good wishes posted on Facebook. Once again, this is a perfect example of the positive use of this site. Most of the folks who sent messages could never

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to say we should visit a friend or relative when they require a hospital stay.

One has to be the patient to totally realize how helpful this is.

Family cannot stay there endlessly, and no matter what is going on, visitors reassure us how much we need concern and support. With our busy lives, it isn’t always easy to make these visits. Whether it is online, or in person, it is a big part of healing.

I arrived home just in time to see the beginning of the Hallmark Holiday movies.

Since I had a good excuse to “rest,� I watched several of them without guilt. I DO ridicule the predictable plots and fake snow, but I watch them anyway. The exact same sto-

ries are just re-created with dierent actors and settings.

The stars themselves star in several venues, and we have to ignore this fact.

In all facets of our life, we need a happy ending, and these movies let us believe in love, honor, and goodness for a little while. It is like having a pleasant dream and hating to wake up. There was a time in my life when many things could be taken for granted and most of the worries were small ones.

Holidays were always a time of love and peace. We didn’t have anything like the unbelievable dĂŠcor and gifts of this century. As we begin another round of lights and magic, I pray that we can all ďŹ nd it in our hearts to show compassion and aection for all of our family and friends.

My recent illness was a

good time to remember that our days on this earth are not guaranteed. Nobody knows if they will be around to usher in the holidays of 2019.

I had a good year in 1963.

I graduated from high school, and went o to college. I was sure I knew what was coming up. I had no idea it would be my grandfather’s last Christmas. When I think of others I loved and took for granted, I wish so much I could go back and enjoy the holidays with them just one more time.

As we watch the old Christmas classic movies, like “It’s a Wonderful Life�, and “White Christmas,� we are forced to remember that those beautiful stars are long gone. Before any of our readers bake the turkeys, shop for gifts, or trim the tree, I want them to take a few moments to look back at the photos

from earlier years.

I believe this will make you stop short of complaining about any part of the current happenings. Many days seem too busy, too expensive, and various other things. Madeleine, at your age, you can ignore much of the adult things. Someday, it will be your turn to make it all happen. I hope that I am around to come to your house for holiday joy.

Just never forget to make good memories that you can “re-visitâ€? when you are my age. We are about to plunge headďŹ rst into a whirlwind of holidays. I hope that everyone’s families will set aside petty arguments and misplaced stress long enough to celebrate in the way they should.

George Washington and his troops spent a horriďŹ c

winter at Valley Forge to pave the way for our new country.

One of my long-ago grandfathers was with him. During WWII, some of my Hungarian family were in peril, due to Hitler. The hospitals are ďŹ lled with folks who are suffering with various ailments.

Natural disasters of the past year have taken everything from countless fellow Americans.

Try to remember all of this even if Aunt Mary’s turkey is dry, or you must smile when you unwrap an ugly Christmas sweater. I hope that all of us can remember the blessings of the season and forget the ugly.

Don’t forget to attend the PC Pound Puppies Holiday Show on November 17 in New Harmony, insuring that our canine friends will have a happy winter, too.

Pictured above are Geneva Hall and her son John at the New Harmony Premier Healthcare celebrating her one-hundredth birthday party on Friday. Photo

by Betty Barnett Dietary Sta member, Sam Pope and Administrator, Debbie Morgan. Sta and residents held a retirement party for Sam on Wednesday, October 31. Sam has worked at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony for 22 years. Sta and residents alike are going to miss her hard work and dedication. We wish her all the best in retirement. Photo submitted.

PCCA presents Spotlight on South Dakota Posey County Council on Aging presents Spotlight on South Dakota, The Black Hills and The Badlands departing May 16 – 23, 2019.

Highlights: Mount Rushmore; Crazy Horse Memorial; Badlands National Park; Wall Drug; Devils Tower National Monument; Black Hills Gold Needles Highway; Custer State Park; Deadwood High Plains Heritage Center. Eight days; nine meals: six breakfasts; and three dinners. Book Now: Double $2,879; Single $3,584; Triple $2,839.

Regular rates: Double $2,979; Single $3,684; Triple $2,939. *All Rates are per person and are subject to change.

Health Department’s clinic relocated The Posey County Health Department will no longer be holding immunization clinics on the third Tuesday of each month at Saint Francis Catholic Church, Room 3, 10 North Saint Francis Street, Poseyville, IN 47633 from 2 to 4 p.m. Beginning October 31, 2018, the Posey County Health Department will have an oďŹƒce at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, 46

Cale Street, Poseyville, IN 47633.

We will be open to provide services to residents of the county every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The oďŹƒce located at 126 East Third Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 will continue to be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. For questions, contact the oďŹƒce at 812-838-1328.

Briefly Al-Anon Meetings

Families that are aected by alcoholism are invited to attend meetings every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Saint Wendel Parrish Center located at 10542 West Boonville-New Harmony Road, Evansville. Call for directions 812-9633668. There is no pre-registration and no cost. Everyone is welcome.

Free classes on mental illness

NAMI’s Family-to-Family classes educate participants about bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic or anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), schizoaective disorder, dual diagnosis and PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); what to do in a psychiatric emergency; empathy; communication, advocacy. The classes are designed for persons who want to better understand and help a loved one who lives with mental illness. NAMI Evansville oers the classes as a community service in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Aairs.

Classes are oered at no cost to participants; however, reservations are necessary.

Classes will start September 10 for eleven (11) Monday evenings at Old North United Methodist Church on Stringtown Road on Evansville’s north side. Classes are presented by trained family members. Participants gain information and skills. Classes start at 6:45 and end at 9 p.m. Call Sue at 812-303-7548 for more details or to enroll.

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI also oers ongoing support groups. See www.namievansville.org for a list of monthly oerings.

Birthdays November 6 - Andy P. Cox, Michael Harris, Diane Spradley, April Elizabeth Butler, Frances McFaddin, Wendy Everly November 7 - Docey Lewis, Lisa K. Cox, Sarianne Williams, Meghann Funk November 8 - Jason Reibold, Maxine Hemping, David Kelliher, John Hobbs, Mary Fickas, April Wood, Jacob Maier, Aretha Southwood, Wilhelmina Weisling, Esme Rebekah Madi, Jason Reibold, Abigail Reis, Mitch Reynolds, Becky Woods November 9 - Candi Lockwood, Tom Panetti, Michael ScaraďŹ a, Martha Breeze, Mason Maricle

November 10 - Jerey Hidbrader, Steve Crowley, Ryker Bias, Mary McGrew, Derek Marvel, Alicia Laughbaum November 11 - Logan Dieg, Martha Conyers, Delores Hudson, Kendal Lang, Jack Hall, Clenneth Kohlmeyer, Tammy Zenthoefer, Brandy Schelhorn, Randy Martin, Ethan Kahle, James Passmore, Connor Black November 12 - Kathy Pollard-Ross, Carissa Koester, Greg Ricketts 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

Alzheimer’s Association to host community forum at Gateway The Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting a community forum on Tuesday, November 13 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital to provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as well as services available from the Association. Please join us as we invite members of the community to come together to ask questions about Alzheimer’s disease, discuss their experiences, and discover how to engage in the cause.

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The forum will take place at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Community Room A from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Deaconess Gateway Hospital is located at 4011 Gateway Blvd, Newburgh, Ind. Light refreshments will be provided.

Pre-registration is recommended.

Please call 800-272-3900 or visit https:// www.communityresourceďŹ nder.org/ResourceView/Index?id=1277428.

World War I - 100 Years Ago World War I News - 100 Years Ago War News From The Western Star, November 6, 1918 - Mount Vernon

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Note: Before the next issue of the Western Star, Posey County will add another soldier to the Gold Star list.

His name is Pvt. George Anderson Walls, born in White County, Ill. , the son of Harden and Tilathia Walls. Pvt. Walls arrived in France in June, 1918. He was assigned to Co. F, 9th Infantry 2nd Division. Pvt. Walls had gone over the top and returned six times before he received a fatal wound. He was killed in action November 11, 1918 Armistice Day. His mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hargrove reside in this city. He was buried “Somewhere in France.�

Word From Pvt. (?) Carl Pfeer - Mr. and Mr. John Pfeer received word this week from their son, Carl, to the eect that he had been gassed in an engagement in France, but that he was now improving. It is supposed that he was taking part in the St. Mihiel ďŹ ght in September.

He is in the base hospital at Tours, France.

Pvt. (?) Henry Folz Wounded - Mrs. Catherine Folz of near Saint Philips, has been notiďŹ ed that her son, Henry, has been severely wounded while in active service in France.

Takes Part In St. Mihiel Fight - The following is part of a letter written by

Lt. Charles Underwood and received by Paul Short this week. The Night Of The Attack - The Saint Mihiel Drive - It was about 4 a.m. and still raining, and the trenches were more full of men and mud than ever, if possible.

Before I could get back the machine gun action started preparatory for the men to go over. The heavies (artillery) were still keeping up a continuous ďŹ re and I can’t understand how the Boche stood it.

In answer to the machine guns, they threw up a smoke screen to hide themselves: had the wind been favorable no doubt but it would have been gas. Just at daybreak the boys started over. I advanced between the ďŹ rst and second waves with telephones and a radio station. Up out of the trenches we came. I was in the lead with my men following behind me in single ďŹ le, so if a shell hit it wouldn’t get all of us, and believe me, they were hitting. Thanks to my steel helmet, I managed to get through without getting knocked out with the rocks and ying shrapnel. Everything is lovely now. With my very best wishes, I am yours, Charles Underwood - Signal Corps. in France Tragic Deaths - On Thursday, Oct. 31, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Chapman died of Spanish Inuenza, and was buried on the following Friday.

Sunday night, Nov. 3, the

oldest child, a little girl aged three years, died of Inuenza and was laid to rest by her brother Monday afternoon in the Conlin Cemetery. Both father and mother are very ill at this writing. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. (no identiďŹ cation for this family in the paper) Mrs. Horace Saltzman, another victim of the Spanish Inuenza, was buried at Welborn Cemetery, Sunday afternoon. Rev. E. D. Whipple conducted the service.

War Or No War, Life Goes On - Upton and Prairie - Almost all of our farmers are busy husking (shucking) corn. A large crowd attended church at Prairie Sunday night. Red Cross Quilt - The Red Cross Quilt now has 75 names on it. Anyone that has one to put in, please give it as it will soon be quilted. Bufkin and Oliver - Mr. and Mrs. Adriel Becker , and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blackburn were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Allyn. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Culley, a boy baby. Trips to Town and Business Calls - William F. Hausman of R.R. 11, gave us his annual call Saturday. Andrew Folz of Wadesville, R. R. 22.

Transacted business in the city Friday. Oscar Ries of R. R. 5, gave us a pleasant call Tuesday. Henry Hoehnert of R. R1 , gave us his annual call Monday.

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Briefly Beyond the Walls Ministry Join us in a Christ centered support group held every Tuesday evening to help with all areas of life. Meal served at 6 p.m., bible study at 7 p.m. Meeting held at the Beyond the Walls Campus, 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon. For more information contact Pastor Bryan Thompson 812-455-3013.

Ladies Support Group We offer a Christ centered ladies only support group. We use a 12 - step program from Anchor Point Foundation. Journey through recovery with Jesus Christ becoming the Godly women you were designed to be. We meet Friday evenings at 6 p.m., at the Beyond the Walls Campus, 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon. For more information contact Sally Denning 812-483-6692, Heidi Blackburn 812-483-9294.

N.A. “Easy Does It” Meetings held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m. Beyond the Walls Campus located at 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon. For more information contact Larry Elliot 812-781-9370.

Enjoying serving a great meal at the Black Chapel Chicken Supper on Saturday evening in Mount Vernon are Malinda Hudson, Krystal Johnson, Judy McCarty, and Jerry Sullivan. Dennis Angel prepares to find a place to eat the bounty served to him.

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Men’s Bible Study Come join us in a men’s only bible study every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Beyond the Walls Campus, 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon.

Johnson United Methodist Church “Get Your Game On” Day rescheduled Johnson United Methodist Church will have a family game day, open to all, on Sunday, November 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church. There will be various board and card games offered for all ages so come and enjoy an afternoon of shared fun. Light refreshments will be served. Upcoming game dates are: Sunday, December 9; Sunday, January 13; and Sunday, February 10.

Salem - Heusler presents: Annual Sausage Supper and Country Store On Saturday, November 17, 2018 Salem United Church of Christ - Heusler will host their annual Sausage Supper and Country Store beginning at 4 p.m. Come visit our Country Store for homemade goodies and items for both children and adults. Tickets are $10 for adults; $4 for children under 12. Directions: Take Highway 62 West, go South on West Franklin/Saint Philips Road and follow the signs to 11325 Old Lower Mount Vernon Road. For more information or to buy tickets in advance, please call 812-985-2542.

Finishing up the food and preparing for the auction at the Mount Vernon Post Five Legion’s annual Make It, Bake It, Fake It auction and endless fish dinner are Jill Duncan, Cheryl Thomas, Cindy Johnson, and Bub Johnson. Photo by Dave Pearce

Sermon of the Week: Love and Marriage Pastor Matt Watson Frank Sinatra’s song was introduced in 1955 with these now well-known lyrics: “Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage . . . you can’t have one without the o—ther!” Sinatra sings, in his second stanza, “It’s an institute you can’t disparage.” The bible strikes this chord, too.

Love and marriage should not be separated. 1 Corinthians 5-7 offers practical tips for love-making and marriage.

I’ll reference some chapter and verses from the English Standard Version of the bible in the parentheses below so you can make a study of it. I hope you will. You can listen to sermons I recently preached on this subject matter at mvbaptist.church. Here are four ways a Christian can help keep love-making and marriage together in our society: be a member, with a testimony, working at marriage or not fornicating if single.

First, Be a faithful church member. “Do not associate with sexually immoral people” (5:9). This is counter-intuitive, I know. But it’s totally biblical! Church members are not to tolerate professing Christians on the membership roll at their local church if they break church covenant by living in characteristic, unrepentant, publically-known sexual immorality. Membershipp and immoralityy do not

go together. Sex and marriage do.

Second, Have a gospel testimony. “And such were some of you” (6:11).

The first point may sound judgmental toward the world; however, it isn’t. The text tells us that we are to make judgments among members based on sexual behavior.

The one who calls himself brother is subjected to the church covenant regarding sexual morality. Powerful is the witness of a less hypocritical church membership roll.

Members are to be the ones that say, “That’s what I used to be with regard to sexual immorality! Praise God that’s not what I am now. I am pursuing sexually purity!” Our darkness to light conversions preach a powerful message to those that still are trapped in sexual immorality. C.S. Lewis wrote, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” Church witness is helping are’s to become were’s when it comes to sexual immorality.

Third, If married, work at it!

“The husband does not have authority over his own body: (7:4). And in marriage, the wife does not have authority over her own body either.

The problem with fornication is that too much happens before the marriage begins and often not enough happens after the “I do.” God’s word

offers practical admonition for troubled marriages. He says not to withhold conjugal rights. This is tantamount to stealing what’s rightfully your spouse’s. Don’t divorce a spouse that’s willing to stay with you unless there’s chronic adultery or abandonment to the marriage vows (7:12).

There are exceptional situations. But often, my situation is not the exception. Exceptions are not the rule. Tough case makes bad law. Marriages are covenantal. The combination of readily available birth control and judicial decisions regarding family has played a part in young people separating love and marriage.

Like Sinatra said, marriage is an institution you can’t disparage. However, Christians know, “the husband should not divorce his wife,” (7:11) and that, “a wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives” (7:39). It has been said that divorce is like a death of the smallest unit of civilization, the family. Your current marriage is worth the work!

Fourth, If single considering marriage, don’t fornicate. “If anyone thinks he is not behaving properly toward his betrothed . . . let them marry—it is no sin!” (7:36). Marrying is not a sin. Premarital sex is.

Fornication is not a Christian act. Christians do not have a biblical category for delaying marriage and having sex.

If delayed marriage does not

mean delaying sex, then the Christian is sinning. God’s Word warns that the fornicators will not inherit heaven (6:9). God warns us to “flee sexual immorality” (6:18) so that you can “glorify God with your body!” (6:20). Your body and soul are interconnected (6:14). Therefore what you do with your body interconnects with your soul. The application here is that if a young Christian can’t wait to have sex then he can’t rightly wait to marry! And that marriage must be to a believer, “in the Lord” (7:39). Christians do not have a biblical category for both delaying marriage

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your salvation. One, entrust forgiveness to Jesus. He died for your sins. Jesus died as the better husband to a bride made more ready, the church sanctified (see Revelation 22:14, Ephesians 5:25-33). Two, do not awaken love until it so desires (see Song of Solomon, 2:7, 3:5, 8:4). Do not separate love-making and marriage.

For Christians, we must keep them together. What God has joined together, let man not separate. Cherish the institution of marriage. Sinatra sang a pretty good piece of theology. Love and marriage. Like a horse and carriage—They go together.

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and having sex. These do not go together.

Love-making and marriage; however, do go together. You can help keep them together by being a healthy church member, having a gospel testimony, working at marriage, and not fornicating if you’re single. We’ve all sinned in some way in our past. Many Christians have sexual pasts.

But it needs to be in the past.

Christians that have a guiltridden conscience from a sexual past should seek biblical counseling from a competent pastor. The Word begs us to draw two conclusions from the realities of your sin and

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Fifth grade students raise funds for Hurricane Michael relief Over the last two weeks, a group of fifth grade students organized a fundraiser and prayer service to aid victims of Hurricane Michael. Fifth grade students have been studying the seven habits as a part of the school’s new “Leader in Me” program. Mrs. Folz, fifth grade homeroom teacher, has been encouraging students to take on leadership roles while also keeping others in mind. Ella Schenk, Reagan Reising, Lyla Walker, Izzy Bohleber, Josie Walker, and Gwen Hertel felt that the victims of Hurricane Michael needed support as they recover from the devastating storm.

The prayer service was held on Friday, October 26. Saint Philip students brought in $326 in response to the fundraising request.

The money was donated to the Red Cross

who will use it to support victims of Hurricane Michael.

Theo Boots, executive director of the Red Cross of South-Western Indiana, stopped by Saint Philip to accept the donation from Saint Philip students and families. Boots talked with the group of fifth grade students who led the prayer service and fundraiser. She shared that their donation will be used to help provide supplies to victims of Hurricane Michael at the local shelters which were set up for families that were forced to evacuate their homes. Once it is safe for families to reThe principal and teachers at North Elementary braved the weather to hand out candy to turn to their homes, they can also get as- trick or treaters this week. Pictured are, Shannon MacMunn, Traci Newcomer, Jenna Deer, sistance from the Red Cross as the begin and Karen Bippus. They are, respectively, Principal, sixth grade teacher, fourth grade teachto rebuild their homes. er, and second grade teacher. Photo by Dave Pearce

‘WSI’ continued from Page A1 Fourth and Fifth Streets, and Locust and Mulberry streets. No one was present who asked questions or protested, so he closed the hearing.

Council then passed ordinance 18.25 vacating the alley beginning at Mulberry Street and ending at Locust Street and parallel to and located between Fourth and Fifth Streets. At the last meeting, council had asked police, fire, water, and sewer if there was an issue with the alley vacation request and found there was none.

Lexico representative Andy Ozete stated they also have private easements in place on the utilities until they can be moved underground.

Attorney Beth McFadin Higgins stated Lexico is asking that utilities be located underground, which is a little different from what the council has dealt with in the past.

Mayor Curtis then opened another public hearing on an ordinance for designation of the whole block as an Economic Revitalization Area and tax phase-in for Lexico LLC. She added these items are all tied into this same project, and the area in question is located in the Downtown TIF District. The Mayor closed the hearing as no one remonstrated and the council passed the confirmatory resolution as 18-26.

The ordinance to rezone the area was presented by Mindy Bourne, Area Plan Director.

She explained that Lexico is requesting 1.236 acres, lots 197 and 198 in Ed T. Sullivan’s Enlargement and lots 208, 210, and 211 in Chas A. Parke’s Enlargement be rezoned from RT (residential townhouse) to O (office). She added others in the block are also zoned O. The plan commission heard the request on October 11 and there was one remonstrator, Melinda Hudson. She just had questions, no concerns. David O’Neal called in, but did not attend the rezone meeting. She concluded by stating the rezoning request passed the APC with a vote of 8-0.

City Attorney Beth McFadin Higgins said that when an office zoning abuts a residential zoning, a type of fence/barrier is required between the two. They have requested a variance for a natural screening wall of trees and/ or shrubs.

The ordinance to change the zoning from RT to O passed on first reading. Attorney Higgins stated they will have second reading at their November 8 meeting.

In other Council matters: • There were three ordinances passed after

third reading. The first one was 18-22, the Ordinance Establishing Appropriations and Tax Rates for the City of Mount Vernon for the Year Ending December 31, 2019. The next one 1823, established salaries and wages for the appointed officers and employees of the City of Mount Vernon for the same year. Another Ordinance 18-24, established salaries for the elected officials for the City of Mount Vernon for the same year and payable from the General Fund, and the Water and Sewer Utilities.

• Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman presented an ordinance of additional appropriations in the General Fund, COIT and State Gaming Funds.

She stated there is no new money being requested, the money to be appropriated comes from the 80 percent reimbursed from INDOT. She said it comes as a result of the INDOT grants on Main and State Streets. Attorney Higgins stated the public hearing will be held at the next meeting on this request.

• Second District Councilman Larry Williams reminded everyone the leaves are starting to fall, please keep gutters and catch basins clean.

• Fourth District Councilman Mark Clements stated for the past two weeks or so, there has a

been a drastic increase in trucks going through on West Lincoln and turning right on to Jefferson Street. This wrong routing of trucks through the subdivision due to GPS may become an issue again.

• Mayor Curtis told of his experiences as a speaker on Career Day at Mount Vernon High School on October 17. “If anyone has a chance to do that, they should. The kids were very respectful and asked good questions. There is hope for the future,” he reflected.

• Acting as the Water Utility Board, Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray was approved to send Auggie Hansen to a CEU training in French Lick on December 2-4, 2018. He received permission to use the city credit card and vehicle.

• The Department of Natural Resources requested a tap in to the main water line for the new Hovey Lake office space on Hwy 69-S. They were approved to run a 3,000 foot line to the existing main. Attorney Higgins stated DNR will own, and be responsible for, 3,000 feet of line. She concluded by stating they also have all required easements. The DNR is picking up the expense.

Briefly Free Family Photo shoot planned This event is free, and open to the public. The Mount Vernon High School photography class will offer a free family portrait shoot on November 17, 2018 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the main foyer at Mount Vernon High School. There is limited spacing and time. If you are needing anymore information please contact Stephaine Sharber at sharbersl@mvschool.org.

Saint Matthew’s Mission 2018 Known as the “Dynamic Deacon,” Harold Burkee-Sivers ia a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher, whose nononsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is sure to challenge and inspire those who hear him.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers will share and inspire us with these topics: Sunday, November 11: Why Go to Confession?

Monday, November: Evangelization Tuesday, November: Christian Responsibilities Wednesday, November: Marriage and Family Life If you are in need of transportation to the Parish Mission, please contact the Parish Office at 812-838-2535

Lacy Hanmore looks at one of the car seats at the Safe Kids Car Seat Safety held Tuesday at Expressway in Mount Vernon. Little Henley Towers and her mother, Stephanie Towers brought their vehicle to make sure everything was safe. Photo

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Rug hooking workshop set to begin on November 11 Primitive Rug Hooking Workshop - Sunday November 11 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Cost of Workshop: $45 Where: Rosebud Antiques - 609 Main Street, New Harmony, Ind., During the workshop the shop will be closed to the public.

Teacher: Rita Hicks Davis - Teaching Rug Hooking and Arts and Crafts for 35 years.

To reserve a spot or for more info, please call 812-781-9140.

The workshop will start out with a short history on hooking that originated in the Maritime Provinces of Canada and the North Eastern United States.

Each participant will receive their own kit to keep with all the supplies needed that consists of materials and tools to complete a sample mat, including a handmade rug hook, backing, wool fabric for strips,

and various miscellaneous items.

During the class you will also have use of your own individual frame. Students should bring a pair of sharp fabric scissors. Demonstrations and individual attention. Several examples both antique and modern will be on display.

Short break for coffee, tea, and cookies with Shopping Table of supplies and various sundries.

The popularity of rug hooking has made its way down to the Midwest and has found it’s own following amongst knitters, quilters, and crafters both female and male alike. Great winter pastime too.

Note: To Clarify - The term ‘primitive’ in this case refers to the size of the cut of the cloth.

Also, this craft is not to be confused with Latch Hook which uses yarn and a different style hook.

This workshop made possible by a generous grant from the Harmonie Associates.

Mary Kuper of Mount Vernon attended Relay for Life’s Basket Bingo and has her eye on an item offered by the raffle.

People gathered to attend the Chinese auction, located at the 4-H Community Center on Thursday, November 1. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Saint Philip Card Party set for Nov. 7 The Saint Philip Ladies Club is sponsoring it’s annual Card Party on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gymnasium. Door open at 6 p.m.

This year the Card Party features a Quilt Raffle, Special Raffle, Chinese Auction, and Tasting Table with casseroles, main dishes, appetizers, salads, dips, and desserts. The Kitchen will have ham salad or chicken

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Pound Puppies Bazaar is Nov. 17 The ninth Annual PC Pound Puppies Holiday Craft Bazaar will be held on Sat., Nov. 17, 2018, at the historic Ribeyre Gym and Annex in New Harmony. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds of the Craft Show benefit PC Pound Puppies (PCPP) and are used to pay for the medical costs of rescued dogs.

The Craft Show will feature more than 40 booths of highquality crafts and gift items. Several new vendors have already signed up but spaces are still available.

Breakfast and lunch will be available. The menu includes homemade soups, Homemade barbecue from Joyce and Stan Hack of Mount Vernon, plus coffee, soft drinks, and desserts.

The event is free and open to the public, but attendees are encouraged to bring along a donation that PCPP can use for homeless dogs. Suggested items include new collars and leashes, new dog toys, new or gently used dog crates (wire or plastic – especially large sizes), flea and heartworm preventives like Advantix and Heartgard, paper towels, and spray cleaners (409, etc.).

For more information about the Craft Show or to inquire about booth rental, contact Cathy Powers at 812-963-3890 or 812-499-6413 or garnetmist@aol.com.

This group made up the Business and Professional Women Club members enjoyed Basket Bingo this week in Posey County. BPW members pictured, front row from left to right are, Bobette Marshall, Jeannie Wehr, Katie Chamberlin, Sammye Smith, Erica Winiger, Keely Win-

iger, Amber Grabert, Sheryl Seifert. Second row: Diann Uhde, Carolyn Lewis, Rejohnna Stallings, Marsha King.

Third row: JoDawne Tomlinson, Sierra Rains, Kathryn Coleman, Cindy Regan, Donna O’Connell, Christina Seifert, Shelly Danks, and Sabrina Seifert.

Historic New Harmony to host Sundance Film ‘Three Identical Strangers’ The University of Southern Indiana and Historic New Harmony are partnering with the Kent and Laurie Parker Foundation to show the documentary, “Three Identical Strangers.” The free showing will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 17 in the Atheneum Visitor’s Center and is open to the first 150 attendees. The film was a 2018 official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and is rated PG-13.

“Three Identical Strangers” tells the astonishing true story of three men who make the chance discovery, at the age of 19, that they are identical triplets, separated at birth and adopted to different parents.

“I think the simplest way of saying it, as Lawrence Wright puts it in the film, is that your genetics give you a tendency to move in certain directions and your environment can overcome that gravitational force,” said Tim Wardle, direc-

tor.

In 1980, through a series of coincidences, two complete strangers—19-year-olds Robert Shafran and Edward Galland — made the astonishing discovery that they were identical twins. They had been separated at birth, adopted and raised by different families. Even more incredibly, when their story ran in the New York Post, another 19-year-old, David Kellman, realized he was their triplet, adopted to yet another family.

After an overwhelmingly joyful reunion, the brothers became instant media sensations, interviewed by Tom Brokaw and Phil Donahue, clubbing at Studio 54, even appearing in a movie with Madonna. But the brothers’ discovery set in motion a chain of events that, decades later, unearthed an extraordinary and disturbing secret that goes far beyond

their own lives – a secret that goes to very heart of all human behavior.

“To me, the connection between New Harmony’s Robert Owen and his theories regarding the impact of environment and education on a person’s character development and the modern-day story told in this film is striking,” said Kent Parker.

Historic New Harmony is a unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. By preserving its utopian legacy, Historic New Harmony inspires innovation and progressive thought through its programs and collections.

For more information on the free showing of “Three Identical Strangers,” contact Historic New Harmony at 812-682-4488.

Red Cross - Red Cross calls for winter heroes to host blood drives and save lives Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. To help meet the constant demand for lifesaving blood donations and prevent blood shortages this winter, the American Red Cross is urging individuals and organizations to be winter heroes by hosting a blood drive.

Right now, the Red Cross needs about 6,500 additional groups across the country to host blood drives in December, January and February to ensure blood will be there for patients who rely on blood products. In this area, about 110 more blood drive hosts are needed. During the winter, there is often a decrease in the number of blood drives, which can contribute to blood shortages. “When someone hosts a blood drive, they give donors a chance to donate lifesaving blood, in turn helping to save

dozens or even hundreds of lives,” said Cliff Numark, senior vice president, Biomedical Services. “Blood shortages are not uncommon during the winter months, and these shortages could cause delays in patient care. But with the help of volunteer blood drive partners, the Red Cross can be better prepared to meet patient needs all winter long.”

To learn more about hosting a blood drive and to sign up, visit RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive. Blood drive partners who host a drive between Dec. 20 and Jan. 6 will receive longsleeved Red Cross T-shirts for all who come to give, and if the partner achieves its donation goal, it will be recognized in a national newspaper highlighting its lifesaving work.

Hosting a blood drive: Because more than 80 percent of blood

Community Table - November Free meal every Thursday, serving from 5 - 6 p.m. at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, Poseyville.

Thursday, November 8 – Ham Slice, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Applesauce, Cupcakes Thursday, November 15 – Chicken/ Dressing, Peas, Coleslaw, Banana Pud-

ding Thursday, November 22 NO MEAL SERVED We wish you a Blessed Thanksgiving Thursday, November 29 – Chicken Casserole, Salad, Roll, Dessert No preaching. Just good eating. Everyone welcome.

donations are made at blood drives hosted by volunteers, blood drive partners play a vital role in helping ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. In addition to helping save lives, organizations that host blood drives can also build goodwill in their community, bringing people together around a central cause.

Organizing a blood drive is easier than many expect, and blood drive coordinator Joe Turner agrees. Since 2016, Turner has hosted an annual blood drive at his church in memory of his father, Woody, who battled cancer for many years and needed platelets during treatment. “Hosting a blood drive with Red Cross is pretty simple,” said Turner. “The donor recruitment manager takes care of the drive logistics, and I help by asking my friends and family to schedule an appointment to give blood at the drive.”

A Red Cross representative works with the host every step of the way, providing planning assistance, tools to recruit blood donors, equipment and supplies, and the trained staff needed to screen donors and collect donations. Blood drive hosts provide a large, open location, identify volunteers to support donor recruitment, and recruit and schedule blood donors. Turner actively recruits blood donors for the drive using social media, flyers and a SleevesUp campaign.

“I would encourage those who are thinking about hosting a blood drive to simply do it. Help your community. Everybody knows somebody who has needed blood, or may need blood at some point,” said Turner. “When you think of how many people can benefit from the blood donations given at one drive, that’s most rewarding to me.”

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.

The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

For more information, please visit RedCross. org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: First United Methodist Church, 601 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 • Nov. 13, 2018: 2 - 6 p.m.

Marrs Township Volunteer Fire Department, 5960 North Ford Road, Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 • Nov. 21, 2018 3 - 7 p.m.

Zion Lippe United Church of Christ, 9000 Copperline East Road, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 • Nov. 26, 2018, from: 2 - 6 p.m.

and Watercolor Workshop at 10 a.m. - This series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. In the Ohio Room at the Alexandrian Public Library.

Registration is no longer required. If you have your own art supplies, you can join in at any time. If you have questions about supplies, please call Stan Campbell at 812-838-3286.

November 8, 15 and 29 - Laughs and Crafts at 3:30 p.m. - Laughs and Crafts Club is an after school program that offers educational and fun activities, including a variety of crafts, literature, games, short movies and snacks. This will be a six-week session because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Registration is required, but attendance at all six programs is not required. To register after October 25, please call the library. Join us for lots of laughs! This program is for kids in kindergarten through the fifth grade.

November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 - Baby/Toddler Storytime at 9:30 a.m. - Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages birth to 36 months and their caregivers. We will be

meeting in the Kid’s Corner. You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program.

Registration started on October 8. (Please note: if you register after October 22, you will need to call the library.)

November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 - Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. - This is a program for children ages three to five years that introduces reading in a fun way through stories, crafts, and other activities. Parents/ caregivers are not required to attend storytime with their child, but must remain in the library.

You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program. Registration started on October 8. (Please note: if you register after October 22, you will need to call the library.)

How to register for a program - You can register well in advance for any of our library programs by going to our website at https://alexandrianpl.org. Cannot register on-line? Call the library at 812-838-3286 or visit in person.

Our library staff representative will be ready to assist you and answer your questions. Check out our Facebook page.

APL News November 5 through November 30 Friends of the APL Annual Silent Auction.

You must be 18 or older to bid on items. Auction items will be on display in “The Current” located across from the Circulation Desk.

Winning bidders may begin picking up their items on Tuesday, December 4. If your item is not picked up and paid for by the 8 p.m. deadline on December 5 it will go to the next highest bidder.

November 7 - Lego Club at 3:30 p.m. Legos will be provided for projects that will be displayed in the library. Snacks will be provided. Kids in grades kindergarten to Fifth grades are invited to attend. Come and create with your friends at the Kids Corner in the library. Registration is required and begins October 24.

November 10 - Posey County Historical Society and the Alexandrian Public Library presents Gib Young’s “Indiana at Gettysburg” at 10 a.m. - The Posey County Historical Society presents Gib Young’s “Indiana at Gettysburg.” All ages welcome. This program

is free.

November 12 - Otaku Manga at 3:30 p.m. - Watch anime, discuss manga and titles to order for the library, have snacks, and just hang out with other otakus. The club is always looking for new members. Stop on by, there is no registration. For those in Grades 6 to 12.

November 13 - Getting Crafty: Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments at 10 a.m. Come make an ugly (or pretty, your choice) Christmas sweater ornament! All supplies provided. Registration is required and is now open.

November 13 - Novels @ Night at 6 p.m.

- Join us at Bliss for a Novels @ Night discussion of “Pachinko,” by Min Jin Lee. Ask for your copy at the Library Check Out Desk.

November 19 - Dorm Cooking Class at 3:30 p.m. - Learn how to cook some simple snacks with just a toaster oven or microwave!

Registration required and begins on October 15. For those in Grades six to 12.

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Larry and Nancy Lewis Larry and Nancy Lewis will celebrate their fiftieth anniversary on November 18, 2018. An open house, hosted by their children, will be held at Zion Lippe United Church of Christ, 9000 Copperline Road East, Mount Vernon, Ind. from 2 to 4 p.m. Larry and Nancy were married on November 23, 1968 at Zion. They are the parents of Scott Lewis, Stacy (Brian) Maurer and Shannon (Jeff) Vandagriff. Please join them in celebrating their fiftieth anniversary; gift them only with the honor of your presence.

Charles and Sally Huck of New Harmony, Ind. plan to celebrate their sixty-fifth anniversary with family and friends at Saint Stephen’s Parish House in New Harmony on Saturday, November 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. A reception will be hosted by their children. The couple prefer no gifts. Huck and the former Sally Westfall were married Nov. 15, 1953 at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in New Harmony. Huck was still in the U.S. Navy stationed at Chincoteague, Va. They are the parents of Steve Huck (Wendy) of New Harmony, Vickie Harris (Darrell) of Mountain Home, Ark., Dirk Huck (Linda) of San Antonio, Texas and Scott Huck of Jacob’s Village in Evansville. They have eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Charles Huck retired in 1990 from Fifth-Third Bank in New Harmony.

Eliza Lynn Price Jay and Courtney Price of Mount Vernon, Ind. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Eliza Lynn Price. Eliza was born at 10:26 a.m. on August 9, 2018, at Saint Vincent in Evansville. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22.5 inches long. Her older brother is Jaxson Price, age three. Her maternal grandparents are Greg and Melody Oeth of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Tony and Mary Price (Also of Mount Vernon, Ind.) on her father’s side. Her great-grandparents on her mother’s side are Don and Shirley Oeth of Mount Vernon, Ind. and Mary Lou Nelson of Evansville, Ind. Her paternal great-grandparents include Bea Price of Poseyville, Ind.

United Way of Posey County: Helping Our Community

Selling half pot tickets and overseeing “the pot” at the Mount Vernon Post Five Legion’s annual Make It, Bake It, Fake It auction and endless fish dinner are Brenda Weir, Hunter Reese, and Rhonda Bryant. Proceeds from the half pot were given to the Food Pantry. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Gretchen Mansfield, President of the United Way of Posey County, announced today that the campaign drive has raised 56 percent of the $650,000 goal. She said, “Funds raised in the United Way campaign will go to support more than 115 local agencies and programs that provide services to the people of Posey County.”

Mike Bacon - Saint Philip Athletic Club said “30 years ago, “A League of Their Own” modified the grandstand for the movie set. On the Posey County United Way Day of Caring, teams from TMI Mechanical Contractors and SABIC Ultem, were in a league of their own, combining forces to replace and paint the rotten trellis and supporting members on the grand stand. Thirteen individuals showed up with tools in hand and were ready to go to work. By 2 p.m. that afternoon, the backdrop to our grandstand bleachers were looking brand new again.

We can’t say thanks enough to companies who sent workers, and to the United Way of Posey County for organizing this day that helps so many in our area.”

Gretchen Mansfield added that because of the community spirit and generosity of local businesses, the fundraisers for the United Way of Posey County campaign continue. There will be a United Way Rib Fest at McKim’s IGA on November 8. Hawg N Sauce will donate 20 percent to our United Way in Posey County on November 13, and Bliss will donate 25 percent of total sales on November 19.

Anyone who would like to help may contact the United Way at 812-838-3637 or unitedwayposey@gmail.com, or send a contribution to the United Way of Posey County at P.O. Box 562, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 or drop them off at our office located at 128 West Third Street in Mount Vernon.

WMI’s 2018 Lecture Series finale this week

The Friends of the Working Men’s Institute’s last lecture in their 2018 Lecture Series features Kristalyn Shefveland. She will speak at the Working Men’s Institute (WMI) in New Harmony on Tuesday, November 6, at 6:30 p.m.

Kristalyn Shefveland is an associate professor of history at the University of Southern Indiana. A scholar of the indigenous Eastern Woodlands of North America, her research and publications focus on the intersections of settlers and indigenous peoples in the American Southeast; she is currently working on a book on historical memory of Florida and collecting oral histories from the Evansville region for the River Cities Oral History Project, a collaborative public and digital history effort between community members and USI students.

Annual Christmas Auction scheduled for November 11

Saint Peters United Methodist Women, 2800 Saint Phillips Road, will host their Annual Christmas Auction on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 2 p.m. Handmade Quilt, hand crafted items, home baked goods, and other holiday items will be auctioned. Light refreshments and baby-sitting will be available. All proceeds fund mission projects.

Mount Vernon Elks Lodge plans ‘Make It, Bake It, Fake It’ auction

Mount Vernon Elks Lodge 277 will hold its 16th Annual Make It Bake It Fake It Auction on Saturday, November 10 with Andy Winiger, auctioneer.

Doors open at 4 p.m. A fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable and a roll is available for $10.50. A one-trip salad bar with dinner is an additional $2. Salad bar only as an entree is $4.50. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The auction begins at 7 p.m. Public welcome for this dinner and auction.

Half pot drawing at 8:30 p.m. Call 812-838-3361 and leave message for reservations. We hope to see you there for this evening of fun and fundraising for Posey County.

Posey County Historical Society to feature Gilbert Young at Nov. 10 meeting

Gilbert Young of Huntington, Ind., will be the featured speaker at the November 10 meeting of the Posey County Historical Society. Young’s knowledge of the Civil War, Gettysburg and Indiana’s part in this historic battle makes him a captivating speaker.

The program will be at Alexandrian Public Library in Mount Vernon, Ind., beginning at 10 a.m. There is no charge, and the public is invited to attend.

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‘BWXT’ continued from Page A1 and the community,” BWXT NOG President Joel W. Duling said.

Mount Vernon General Manager Gary Darter added, “Our Indiana facility has unique manufacturing and shipping capabilities due to its location on the Ohio River, so we’re very pleased to be able to announce the continued growth of this site. We’re also grateful for the leadership shown by our state and community, which will allow us to make this investment and hire new employees.”

The company employs more than 300 people at its Mount Vernon factory, which is one of five BWXT NOG component-manufacturing locations, and also manufactures submarine missile tubes. BWXT NOG anticipates hiring next year to support its growth, and details about open positions are available online.

“We are thrilled BWXT chose the Mount Vernon facility for this expansion project. The growth will provide more high-wage opportunities for Posey County residents,” said Jim Alsop, president of the Posey County Commissioners.

“BWXT and its employees have consistently been engaged in the Posey County community with their involvement in civic and non-profit organizations. We consider BWXT a valued member of our community and look forward to working with the company for many years to come.”

Posey County Council President Heather Allyn expressed a hope that the agreement will lead to further expansion of the company down the road. She also expressed a desire for seeing that housing and opportunities exist in Posey County for employees to live in and spend money in Posey County.

Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT Technologies is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government. The company also provides technical and management services to support the U.S. government in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. With approximately 6,250 employees, BWXT has 11 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, BWXT joint ventures provide management and operations at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities.

The IEDC offered BWXT up to $725,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning until jobs are created, the company is not eligible to claim incentives.

Posey County, in partnership with the Posey County Economic Development Partnership, has also offered additional performance-based incentives based on the company’s planned investments in equipment used for manufacturing, logistics, R&D and IT. About IEDC The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) leads the state of Indiana’s economic development efforts, helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state.

Governed by a 15-member board chaired by Governor Eric J. Holcomb, the IEDC manages many initiatives, including performance-based tax credits, workforce training grants, innovation and entrepreneurship resources, public infrastructure assistance, and talent attraction and retention efforts. For more information about the IEDC, visit www.iedc. in.gov.

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Several organizations were represented on Tuesday afternoon as the Expressway Family of auto dealerships in Mount Vernon hosted the Safe Kids Car Seat Safety Check. Those present, from left to right are, Janice Martin, Beth Bussell, Kim Steele, Karen Bolin, Rachel Moesner, the Rev. Allen Rutherford, Ashley TenBarge, Terry Cooper, Kendra Hatfield, Cindy Taylor, and Deanna Soossens. Organizations represented included the Posey County Right to Life, Family Matters, Deaconess Women’s Hospital, and St. Vincents Women’s Hospital. Photo by Dave Pearce

‘Becker’ continued from Page A1 Once she left Prosperity Avenue, Sarah continued to thrive. After completing grade school at St. Benedict in Evansville, she studied at the Academy, a boarding school, in Ferdinand. The proudest moment of these high school years remains the special recognition awarded in an art certificate.

“My art teacher really encouraged me to pursue art,” Sarah reflects. “She recognized that I had a God-given talent I didn’t recognize. She challenged me.”

Sarah was prepared at the Academy to complete a Bachelor of Science in education at St. Benedict College in Ferdinand before earning her master’s degree in elementary education at Ball State University. Her professors at Ball State saw her as a gifted educator. Indeed, she holds a lifetime teaching license.

In her 43 years of teaching kindergarten through eighth grade, she served students first in Evansville, then four years in California, and once again in Evansville until she settled in Posey County. She is deeply moved and delighted by the special remembrances of former students.

Because of one of them, Sarah reminisces, the Independent Colleges of Indiana has recognized her as a Posey County teacher to influence a first-generation college student to achieve her goal of college graduation. That student is a teacher now.

Another elementary student began a tradition carried through until her high school graduation. As a second grader, she presented a loaf of bread filled with green food coloring to Sarah on April Fool’s Day. Every April 1 afterward, the student did a different prank.

A seventh grader once gave Sarah a Valentine with the words, “She knew me and thought I was special.” That student sent another Valentine to her a few years ago.

Sarah has always known how to give back. She and her husband of 32 years, Jerry Becker, hosted a wiener roast and hay ride at the end of every school year. It followed from their philosophy: “We never want to say we should have, or we wish we would have done something we didn’t do,” Sarah remarks.

These things Sarah treasures in her heart along with her continued service to former students and the schools on special occasions. “I’m honored by students who ask me to do things for them,” she states.

She relates the story of recently baking a three-tiered cake and 150 cupcakes for a former student’s wedding. Sarah baked seven flavors of cake and spread altogether three gallons of homemade buttercream icing. “Our house did smell good,” she says about the two-day project.

When her former students marry, she wraps a white ceramic nativity set trimmed in 14K gold as a wedding present. For their babies’ baptisms, she presents a crocheted baby blanket.

Educators still call on Sarah for help with special projects.

She’s worked with Susanna Wesley students, for example, to paint ceramic Christmas tree ornaments. In 2019, she will design an art project for the first-grade students at St. Matthew School to include in the annual fundraising auction.

Art continues to play an important role elsewhere in Sarah’s life. Every Monday morning, except during December, she leads the Care Squares volunteers at Trinity United Church of Christ, or Trinity UCC, in Mount Vernon. The women create lap quilts, stitched with prayer, to comfort and to deliver God’s love and grace to anyone needing prayer.

The quilts are works of art. One found a home with a military pilot, another of Sarah’s former students. In turn, the pilot presented an American flag from his cockpit to Sarah, who turned it over to Trinity UCC for display.

About a year-and-a-half ago, Sarah alone created three quilted fabric banners to display in the church. The banners highlight Jesus’ words from the Book of John, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.” The “I am the Way” banner features a path; the “I am the Truth” banner, a rainbow; and the “I am the Life” banner, a stream of water, so finely sewn it appears to flow. A small piece of fabric from her beloved late sister’s stash is sewn into every banner.

Her art interest has always included sewing. She kept the family tradition formed by her mother and sister of creating her own wedding dress. It sparkled with satin and lace and a cathedral-length train.

Today, she sews American Girl and Barbie doll dresses for sale each year at her booth open during the Kunstfest and Christmas in New Harmony festivals. She enjoys also creating special ceramic pieces, such as angels, for they allow her “to be as creative as I would like to be.” Although she doesn’t set up her easel anymore, she has oil paintings hanging in Ireland, Germany, Alaska, and stateside.

Otherwise, Sarah still cans and freezes fruits and vegetables from Jerry’s garden. She still “gets to mow” the front yard with the riding mower. She still takes care of the pecan orchard. Last year, she picked up 250 pounds of pecans, shelled them, and separated them into 18-ounce bags.

Her childhood baking skills have advanced to competition in the 4-H Open Class for Posey County. She has won ribbons not only for her Springerle cookies, but also for her fudge, pies, cakes, and breads.

This active woman in her golden years has found happiness from advice passed down long ago: “In the words of Henry David Thoreau, ‘Be true to your work, your word, and your God,’” she says and adds, “Listen to your heart, which is also God, and follow your dreams.”

True to her word, Sarah Catherine Becker listened to her heart and chose work to lead many people to follow their dreams. In doing so, she found the path leading to God.

cist, introduced herself and spoke as to why she did not want the park on the riverfront. “It is serene and beautiful now. I take all my friends down there when they visit Mount Vernon. Many people donated time and talents to make this area green and beautiful. This should be a place of harmony, not divisiveness. Let’s preserve this green space for years to come!” she declared.

Ruth Duckworth spoke as a person who purchased one of the three metal swings on the riverfront. “The swing is in honor of my late husband and it is so peaceful to sit quietly and look at the river. I don’t think he would want a noisy playground right there either,” she reflected. She also said that many local veterans are upset this is going to be right next door to the war memorials at the park.

“Where is the respect for Veterans here?” she asked.

The Board of Works agreed that the vote should be made by the Parks and Recreation Board and will bring the issue to them, after the proposed discussion meeting.

In other board action:

• Police Chief Tony Alldredge reported the department had 186 calls since the last meeting. Fire Chief Wes Dixon reported 31 calls since then.

• Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray asked for permission to send his employee to the annual Wastewater Treatment Training for CEU credits at French Lick on December 2-5, 2018. He was granted use of the credit card and vehicle for it.

• Street Commissioner Max Dieterle announced the “new and improved highway 62 through town will be finished soon.”

• Councilwoman Becky Higgins discussed plans for the Christmas on Main Street event on Saturday, December 1.

She received approval to have Water Street on the riverfront between Main and Walnut streets closed from noon to 9 p.m. that day. The Children’s Party will be located at Walnut and Water streets, and handicapped parking is at Water and Main Streets. The rain date will be Saturday, December 8.

‘Avery’ continued from Page A1 City Attorney Beth McFadin Higgins answered a question brought up by Nancy Sexton at the last Common Council meeting. Sexton asked why the Board of Works had the power to vote on the question of park location, since they primarily regulate fire, police, street and sewer functions. “Is there an ordinance on that?” she asked.

Attorney Higgins reported that she looked into the statutes and the Parks and Recreation Department has jurisdiction over the Park property. “They can sign leases, but cannot buy or sell the property,” she informed the audience, including Ms. Sexton. “Then why was the Parks and Recreation Board not consulted on this issue?” Sexton queried, but to no satisfactory answer.

The Mayor said that, after this meeting of the minds involved, they would prepare a statement to take to the Parks Board on their agreed site for the playground location. “It will make a better presentation all around,” he remarked.

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Jarrett Motz named to All-PAC Football Team

By Chris Morlan North Posey senior Jarrett Motz was named to the Pocket Athletic Conference football team.

Motz was selected to the first-team all-conference as a safety. For the season, Motz had 40 total tackles, two interceptions and five fumble recoveries. During the Heritage Hills game, Motz had a season-high

12 tackles and in the Pike Central game, an additional 11 tackles. Motz also served as the Viking team captain this year as well as the starting quarterback for the varsity team.

The Vikings had three football players make the honorable mention all-conference team. Richie Meyer, Zach Lowe and Tanner Tichenor were selected.

Senior Richie Meyer was selected as a linebacker. Meyer led the Vikings with 84 tackles, along with two fumble recoveries and one tackle for loss. Along with Motz, he served the team as co-captain of the team. Out of ten games of the season, Meyer had ten or more tackles in three of them. In the Mount Vernon game, Meyer had a season-

high 14 tackles. He also achieved 11 tackles against Evansville Mater Dei and ten tackles against Tell City.

Junior Zach Lowe was honorable mention allconference as a running back. Lowe had a breakout season for the Vikings with 175 carries for 1052 yards and nine rushing touchdowns. During the last five

Members of the Mount Vernon Girls Golf team, from l to r: Coach Travis Wolfe, Savannah Weatherford, Shayna Franklin, Paityn Russell, Liz Saltzman, Janell Schirtzinger, Maggie Collins, Maggie Jones, and Hayley Kueber. Photo submitted The North Posey Girls Golf Banquet was held last Tuesday night at the Red Wagon in Poseyville. Pictured l to r: Assistant coach Maggie Camp, Ruthie Meyer, Alexa Simmons, Coach Mike Wassmer, Assistant Coach Kevin Wassmer, Maggie Newcomb, Mallory Motz and Haylee Exline. Photo by Chris Morlan

games of the season, Lowe rushed over 100 yards in each contest. His biggest yardage games were against Tecumseh with 184 yards and a touchdown, followed by a game against Pike Central where he gained 182 yards and two touchdowns and finally in the Mount Vernon game, Lowe rushed the ball only eight times for 106 yards and four touchdowns.

Tanner Tichenor was selected to the honorable mention team as a kicker.

Tichenor, a junior, made 15 of his 19 extra-point kicks.

He also made seven of his ten attempted field goals.

During the fall sports season, Tichenor was a team captain on North Posey’s soccer team and was selected to the honorable mention all-conference soccer team as well.

North Posey finished the regular season with five wins and five losses. This was Waylon Schenk’s second season as the Vikings head coach.

Viking Girls’ golf finishes Fifth at Sectionals

By Chris Morlan The North Posey Girls Golf banquet was held Tuesday night at the Red Wagon in Poseyville. Team members and their families enjoyed a meal prior to the awards ceremony. Five girls were recognized this season for their accomplishments.

Prior to presenting the awards, Coach Mike Wassmer shared many memories about the girl’s team. North Posey ended their season with 10 wins and four losses. The four losses were in the first five matches at the beginning of the year. The Lady Vikings then went on a nine-game winning streak in head-to-head action to close out the regular season.

During the Pocket Athletic Conference meet in Oakland City, the Lady Vikings placed fourth as a team.

North Posey had two girls make the all-conference team. Haylee Exline won the overall match as a medalist and Maggie Newcomb finished with a seventhplace performance.

In the IHSAA sectional, the Lady Vikings finished fifth as a team. The top three teams advanced to regional.

One of those three teams was Evansville North that eventually went on to win state as a team. Haylee Exline advanced to the regional while Maggie Newcomb

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Lady ‘Cats basketball off to MV Cross Country Holds Banquet gainful season beginnings

By Hana Denning The Lady Wildcats basketball team played in a controlled scrimmage against South Spencer Thursday, Oct. 25. The no point game gave the young team needed varsity experience. The ladies competed well with the experienced South Spencer team.

The junior varsity team also received valuable court experience during

the scrimmage.

Their regular season began last Monday evening at Reitz. The ladies got off to a great start with a win of 44-37 against the Panthers. Reitz picked up their intensity in the second quarter to take the lead in the third.

The Wildcats held their composure and came back tying up the game at the end of the third quarter and

continuing their momentum to seal the win in the final quarter.

Paige Robinson led the ‘Cats with 19 points.

Brooke Jackson added 11, and Libby Steinhart scored seven points. Steinhart and Jackson both rebounded nine times a piece.

The Lady Wildcats will have their next game tonight, November 6, at Evansville Central.

By Hana Denning The girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams celebrated their season and accomplishments together at Posey Lanes last Friday night. The night continued the teams’ camaraderie with fun and awards.

The Lady Wildcats had two runners that received awards. Nina Bippus received the Senior Award for her. Her coach commented that the award was “well-deserved” for Bippus.

Junior, Taylor Collins achieved the Most Valuable Player Award for her hard work, leadership, dedication, and successful strategy that lead to fast time in the meets.

There were also two runners from the guys team that walked away with awards.

Mitchell Wilson received the Senior Award for his leadership and great example. Senior Tommy Kelly achieved Most Valuable Player. Kelly ran hard every race and was also a leader for his team.

At right: North Posey Vikings named to the PAC All Conference Volleyball team are pictured, l to r: Julia Fullop, Elise O’Risky and Emily Abernathy.

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North Posey High School upcoming fall sports award banquets

The fall sports season has ended, but some of the awards and recognition have yet to be announced. North Posey’s boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams will hold their end of season banquet on Tuesday, November 6, at 6 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. On Monday, November 12, is the Viking football awards ceremony at 6 p.m. in the North Posey High School cafeteria.

Viking Boys’ Basketball Madness slated for second Saturday in November

The Sixth Annual Viking Madness for boys’ basketball will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the North Posey High School gym. This event will start at 5 p.m.

Admission to attend this event is free and the concession stand will be open for any purchases. This is a great opportunity to see the boys’ basketball teams from Kindergarten through high school play basketball for the first time this season. Each basketball team in the North Posey feeder leagues up to high school will have their team introduced and scrimmage for the North Posey fans.

At 5 p.m. Kindergarten through fourth grade will play for thirty minutes. There will be a fifth-grade scrimmage between North Elementary and South Terrace at 5:30 p.m.

The sixth-grade teams from North Elementary and South Terrace will be on the basketball court at 6 p.m. North Posey Junior High seventh-grade team will scrimmage in a game at 6:30, followed by the North Posey Junior High eighth-graders playing at 7 p.m.

At 7:30 p.m., the Viking freshman team will play against each other for fifteen minutes.

North Posey’s Junior Varsity basketball team will play against the North Posey Freshman at 7:45 p.m., followed by a game with the Junior Varsity against the Varsity team at 8 p.m. The Varsity team will showcase their talents in a scrimmage match at 8:15 p.m. to conclude the evening.

Elise O’Risky named Wendy’s High School Heisman National Finalist

North Posey senior Elise O’Risky was named a finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman National Award. This award is given to high school seniors who give back to their communities, treat people with respect, are top of their class and also excel in athletics.

O’Risky is the class president of her senior class at North Posey with a 4.0 grade point average. She is still undecided on what college she will attend next year. The list of colleges O’Risky has narrowed it down to are, The University of Evansville, Belmont University, Bellarmine University and IUPUI. She works on community projects with Relay for Life, Mission Evansville and The Race for the Cure. O’Risky is a member of the National Honors Society, Student Council and a member of the German and Varsity clubs. Elise is a member of the girls’ track team where she competes in sprints. She was also a co-captain of the Volleyball team and was recently named to the Academic All-State Volleyball team along with being honorable mention all-conference.

Elise is the daughter of Jim and Julie O’Risky of rural Evansville.

Viking Boys’ Basketball Madness scheduled for this Saturday night

The North Posey Boys’ Basketball Sixth Annual Viking Madness will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the North Posey High School gym. This event will start at 5 p.m. Admission to attend this event is free and donations will be accepted at the door. The concession stand will be open for snacks as well as Papa John’s Pizza from Pro Rehab. This is a great opportunity to see the boys’ basketball teams from Kindergarten through high school play basketball for the first time this season.

The cheerleaders and pep band will also be at this event. Each basketball team in the North Posey feeder leagues up to high school will have their team introduced and scrimmage for the North Posey fans.

At 5 p.m. Kindergarten through fourth grade will play for 30 minutes. There will be a fifth-grade scrimmage between North Elementary and South Terrace at 5:30 p.m. The sixth-grade teams from North Elementary and South Terrace will be on the basketball court at 6 p.m. North Posey Junior High seventh-grade team will scrimmage in a game at 6:30 p.m., followed by the North Posey Junior High eighth-graders playing at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the Viking freshman team will play against each other for fifteen minutes. North Posey’s Junior Varsity basketball team will play against the North Posey Freshman at 7:45 p.m., followed by a game with the junior varsity against the varsity team at 8 p.m. The varsity team will showcase their talents in a scrimmage match at 8:15 p.m. to conclude the evening.

North Posey High School Cross-Country and Football award banquets

The fall sports season has ended, but some of the awards and recognition have yet to be announced. North Posey boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams will hold their end of season banquet on Tuesday, November 6, at 6 p.m. at the high school cafeteria.

On Monday, November 12, the Viking football awards ceremony will be at 6 p.m. with a meal in the North Posey High School cafeteria. The awards ceremony will follow afterwards in the high school auditorium. The Cheerleading team will also be recognized during the banquet.

The Mount Vernon High School Cross Country teams recently held their banquet at Posey Lanes. Those in attendance are, top row, l to r: Danner Latshaw, Mitchell Wilson, Braden Henning, Braden Dike, Tommy Kelley, and Seth Dewar. Bottom row: Taylor Collins, Nina Bippus, Emma Thompson, Kennah Keller, Sabrina Vaughn, Genna Biggerstaff. Not pictured are girls’ coach Ashton Wagner and boys’ coach Leigh Ann Latshaw. Photo submitted

Mount Vernon’s Marching Cats play on the home field before advancing to SemiState. Photo by David Childers

Lady Viking Volleyball holds end of season Banquet

By Chris Morlan The North Posey High School girls’ volleyball team had their annual end of the year awards banquet on Thursday evening. This awards banquet was held in the North Posey High School cafeteria. Families and athletes attended this event.

Lady Viking Junior Varsity Coach Casey Thomas started off the awards ceremony.

Thomas gave a season summary about the junior varsity volleyball team. The junior varsity team struggled with injuries throughout the season. Injuries slowed down this team from meeting their expectations during the year, but this was a fun year.

North Posey Head Coach Madison Falkenstein spoke about the varsity team. Falkenstein thanked the team and parents for all of their help during the season. She also applauded the team for their hard work and for coming to practice each day and giving their all to the sport. She thanked seniors Elise O’Risky and Kaitlin Wright for their leadership and for being good examples for the underclassman. North Posey played their best volleyball at the end of the season. The team goals for next year, Falkenstein said, “win more games and win the sectional.”

There were three girls on this years’ team who made the All-Pocket Athletic Conference Volleyball team. Emily Abernathy was firstteam all-conference as a setter. Freshman Julia

Lady Wildcats Hold Awards Banquet

By Hana Denning The Lady Wildcat golf team celebrated a successful season and individual accomplishments at their awards banquet.

Their overall season record was 41-13.

Individual awards were given out to three of the lady golfers. Senior Maggie Collins was awarded Most Valuable

Player. Senior Liz Saltzman achieved the Mental Attitude Award and junior, Maggie Jones was Most Improved.

The three Lady Wildcat golfers showed great leadership to their team and were great examples for the younger team mates who will be filling their shoes in the near future.

MV Boys’ Tennis Banquet

By Hana Denning Mount Vernon boys’ tennis team held their award banquet to recognize their season, team effort, and individual achievements. The tennis team ended with a losing record but are still proud of the team and their growth through the season.

Senior Reid Veatch was awarded Most Valuable Player. Veatch received this award due to his several wins for the team, finishing 8-9 for the season. His leadership also came into play from this award as he helped his younger team mates improve throughout the season and facilitated practice when the coach was busy.

Wyatt Salaman, a senior, received the Coaches Award and the Most Improved Player award went to junior, JT Rapp.

Rapp has played doubles for most of his career, but recently was moved to No. 1 singles. He made the changes necessary to his game. His coach said, “This caused JT to make vast improvements in his game and this is why he

Members of the Mount Vernon Boys’ Tennis team proudly displaying the plaques and certificates awarded to them at their recent awards banquet. L to R: Jackson Rapp (Most Improved,) Reid Veatch (MVP) and Wyatt Salaman (Coaches Award.) Photo submitted

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Fullop was also first-team all-conference for her all-around performance. Senior Elise O’Risky was named honorable mention all-conference as a defensive specialist.

Players awarded varsity letters were Elise O’Risky, Kaitlin Wright, Emily Abernathy, Rylie Farr, Laura Cumbee, Haley Wilson, Megan Brenton, Julia Fullop, Jenna Rhineburger and Claire Koester. This is the first varsity letter received for Fullop, Rhineburger and Koester.

Lady Vikings receiving junior varsity letters were Emily Fortune, Sophia Martin, Kaylee Bender, Kyndal Williams, Haley Lowe, Jaedyn Rhineburger, Nettie Nottingham, Sydni Flowers, Kendyl Brown, Addyson Delph, Addyson Lingafelter and Abby Baehl.

Falkenstein presented the varsity team season awards during the banquet. Elise O’Risky was presented with the Defensive MVP award, Julia Fullop was awarded the Offensive MVP award, Haley Wilson was given the Hustle Award and Jenna Rhineburger was awarded the Viking Pride Award.

The award winners for the junior varsity team were Haley Lowe with the Defensive MVP award, Claire Koester received the Offensive MVP award and Kyndal Williams was given the Junior Varsity Viking Pride Award.

Congratulations to the Lady Viking Volleyball Team for their hard work and accomplishments during the 2018 volleyball season.

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It was a great day for Mount Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marching Wildcats as they secured a school record seventh place at State Final. The future looks bright for the Mount Vernon Music Program. Photo submitted

Many State Park properties to close temporarily for deer reductions Select Indiana State Park properties will close temporarily for controlled deer reductions in the coming weeks.

Two reduction efforts will take place. The first is on Monday, Nov. 12, and Tuesday, Nov. 13. The second is on Monday, Nov. 26, and Tuesday, Nov. 27. The participating state park properties will close to the general public on the evening before each of the two efforts.

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Indiana DNR biologists evaluate which state park properties require a deer reduction each year, based on habitat recovery and previous harvest rates at each park. The state parks are home to numerous natural communities that serve as significant habitat. The deer reductions help control browsing by deer to a level that ensures habitat for all plants and animals.

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NPFFA Travels to Indy for National convention

By Camden Bender Eight members of the North Posey FFA chapter attended the Ninety-ďŹ rst National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana. The members that attended are as followed: Delaney Baehl, Grace Glaser, Emma Goebel, Mallory Motz, Sam Belt, Cameron Tepool, Nick Wiley, and Logan Johnson.

A huge congratulation goes out to our Discovery FFA Member, Reagan Koester, who competed in Division I Food Processing and Products project at the National Agriscience Fair. Koester competed against many FFA members from various states across the country. Koester placed second in the nation in her division with a gold rating!

Some other highlights of the trip include the concert Wednesday night which was performed by Garth Brooks. The Three Hills rodeo took place on Friday night, as well as a tour of career show, and presentation of American Degrees. Out of 68,000 plus

members that attended National Convention this year, over 3,800 FFA members across the United States received the highly honored American Degree. Two members from the North Posey chapter received this honor of being in the less than 1 percent of FFA members to obtain the American Degree.

The American Degree recipients include Emma Carner and Zach Goebel. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just One,â&#x20AC;? shows how joining the FFA, competing in one contest or taking on chance outside your comfortable zone can transform a person for the rest of their lives.

The chapter would like to thank Mrs. Lisa Koester for her work and dedication to the National Agriscience contest. We would also like to thank Mrs. Kristine Wassmer for all her help in securing tickets and rooms as well as chaperoning. Finally, the members would like to thank the community and all the FFA supporters in making sure we have the ďŹ nances to attend the convention.

Tri-State trucking cleans up after a semi, loaded with grain, lost part of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s load after the brakes caught on ďŹ re and the truck had to be released from the bed on Wednesday morning. About a mile of the Keck Bypass was closed oďŹ&#x20AC; for about an hour while the clean-up was done. Some of the grain spilled onto the ground but the majority was able to be saved. Photo by Dave Pearce

Above: FFA, left to right: Grace Glaser, Mallory Motz, Delaney Baehl, Emma Goebel, Sam Belt, Logan Johnson, Nick Wiley, and Cameron Tepool. Photo Submitted Above: Watching over the desserts for the Black Chapel Chicken Supper are Debbie Topper, Barbara Grabert, and June Topper, with a little help from Posey County SheriďŹ&#x20AC; Greg Oeth, on the left. Photo by Dave Pearce

Enjoying the chicken from the Black Chapel Chicken Supper on Saturday evening in Mount Vernon are Dianna Hoehn, Jon Thompson, Tom Hoehn, and Nancy Simon.

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At right: Enjoying some of the inďŹ&#x201A;atables at the Black Township Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open House on Saturday evening in Mount Vernon is Caydence Rexing.

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Indiana allots 55 thousand for water quality improvement projects in Posey County The State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) awarded more than $1 million to 32 Soil and Water Conservation Districts for projects designed to improve water quality across the state. This funding is part of the Clean Water Indiana (CWI) grant program, which is administered by the Indiana State Depart-

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The CWI program, funded mainly by the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cigarette tax revenue, was designed to support Indianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conservation districts, as they work to reduce non-point sources of water pollution. While

the projects vary depending on the needs of each district, some examples include promoting conservation, purchasing better equipment and providing technical assistance, education and training in the community.

Districts were also encouraged to collaborate with neighboring counties and many will use this funding to leverage additional resources from outside organizations or costshare programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Encouraging conservation districts to work together is a fundamental part of this program,â&#x20AC;? said Bruce Kettler, ISDA Director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It builds synergy and allows them to tackle some of the challenges that extend past county lines.â&#x20AC;?

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Robert Woodling, SSCB Chairman, believes this funding is crucial to supporting the voluntary conservation eďŹ&#x20AC;orts of farmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clean Water Indiana enables farmers and communities to adopt conservation as part of their strategy,â&#x20AC;? Woodling said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The State Soil Conservation Board is pleased to be able to provide this support and looks forward to the day we can do much more.â&#x20AC;?

Posey County was allotted $55,000 from the state, including grants awarded from the CWI program.

Visit www.in.gov/ isda/2361.htm to learn more about the CWI program or www.isda.in.gov to learn more about ISDA.

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Parent/Guardian permission for all youth players expected.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018 Arrests October 24 Robert Reece - Mount Vernon - Domestic Battery MVPD October 25 Draven Glynn - New Harmony - Warrant, Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License (failure to appear) - PCS Draven Glynn - New Harmony - Warrant, Theft (petition to revoke) - PCS October 26 Nicole Burnett - Evansville - Driving While Suspended ISP October 27 Mark Stansberry - Evansville - Operating While Intoxicated - ISP October 28 Dylan Cleveland - Newburgh - Operating While Intoxicated - ISP Jariko Leathers - Mount Vernon - Residential Entry MVPD Chad Bailey - Evansville Domestic Battery in Presence of a Child - PCS Nathan Messemann Evansville - Warrant, Operating a Motor Vehicle After Forfeiture of License for Life, Operating While Habitual Traffic Violator Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Operating a Vehicle with an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .15 or More - PCS Kris Ray - Wadesville - Operating Vehicle After Lifetime Suspension, Operating While Intoxicated, Breath Test Refusal - PCS Complaints October 23 12:03 a.m. - Suspicious Person - Male subject was chasing him and laughing.

Was wearing something creating horns - Caribou Drive, Mount Vernon 1:27 a.m. - Structure Fire Caller advised his chimney is smoking into the house. Can see flames now - Water Street, Mount Vernon 7:18 a.m. - Officer Standby - Larry Buschon coming into town on a train - Second Street, Mount Vernon 8:04 a.m. - Property Damage - Wanting to speak to an officer reference neighbor driving through yard of property - Vista Drive, Mount Vernon 8:31 a.m. - Suspicious Person - Request an officer immediately. Advised someone is messing with his trash cans -Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 9:05 a.m. - Extra Patrol Caller is wanting extra patrol in the evenings due to intoxicated subjects - Main Street, New Harmony 2:15 p.m. - Trespassing Caller advised someone is in the barn at this time - Cheshire Drive, Mount Vernon 4:01 p.m. - Suspicious Person - Drug deal possibly going on near the park - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 9:30 p.m. - General - Male has been using meth and is wanting checked out - Edgar Street, Mount Vernon October 24 9:16 a.m. - Theft - Advised female subject just left the residence and took mother’s cell phone - Second Street, Mount Vernon 9:17 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Male subject is back at the residence. Female subject came to get belongings - Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon 10:57 a.m. - Assault - Female subject is being abused by her son - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 11:40 a.m. - Theft - Honda Odyssey was stolen and caller’s ex-husband has the vehicle - Evansville 4:11 p.m. - Custodial Interference - Caller advised that his ex went to the babysitter’s and took his child - Rolling Ridge Court, Evansville 10:07 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised her ex-boyfriend just came by her residence and took the plate off of her vehicle - Old Blairsville Road, Wadesville October 25 2:36 p.m. - Theft - Male subject was inside cutting security tags off of clothing - No

location 6:02 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised that her husband is high on K2 and she is wanting him to leave - Elm Street, Mount Vernon 8:24 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised someone broke into caller’s Ford truck Second Street, Mount Vernon 9:57 p.m. - Threatening Male subject threatening to kill the caller’s wife and burn her house down - Third Street, Mount Vernon October 26 9:36 a.m. - Theft - Advised they had a stud welder taken - West Franklin Road, Evansville 12:17 p.m. - Theft - Had some packages delivered.

Tracking says Tuesday. He has not seen the packages Pinewood Court, Evansville 6:30 p.m. - Violation of Restraining Order - Advised her ex-father-in-law is violating a restraining order - Haines Road, Wadesville October 27 10:54 a.m. - Harassment Caller advised that she has a restraining order on male subject - Haines Road, Wadesville 12:16 p.m. - Theft - Tractor, big ditcher, and a light plant was taken from property - SR 165, Owensville 12:46 p.m. - Assault - Caller advised she was just assaulted by subject. Does not need medical attention - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 6:10 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised she and her sister got into a fight - Vine Street, Mount Vernon October 28 5:35 a.m. - Theft - Daughter’s ex-boyfriend just broke into the home and stole items - Third Street, Mount Vernon 8:43 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Male subject was just in residence again - Third Street, Mount Vernon 9:12 a.m. - Theft-Automobile - Caller advised that she believes someone has stolen her vehicle - Vine Street, Mount Vernon 4:14 p.m. - Theft - Caller wants to report a bicycle that was stolen - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 6:07 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised his ex is being disruptive - Third Street, Mount Vernon 6:16 p.m. - Fight - Caller advised 6-7 people possibly fighting and screaming Eighth Street, Mount Vernon Superior Court Felony/ Misdemeanor Spencer W. Baumholser, 24, Evansville. Failure to Remain at Scene of an Accident with Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor. Amended, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 6 months probation and fees. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Brian Bewsick, 50, Evansville. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor.

Fine and costs waived. 10 days Posey County Jail.

Deborah Clark, 38, Chandler. Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony. Petition to Revoke. Sobriety monitor while on work release until released, house arrest for 60 days, re-

turned to probation, previous conditions imposed. 60 days Posey County Jail.

David W. Deck, 33, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Domestic Battery, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Domestic Battery, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Interference with a Reporting of a Crime, Class A Misdemeanor. Fine and costs waived. Ct. 1, 26 months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- 6 months Posey County Jail.

Brian M. Eaton, 26, Mount Vernon. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor.

Petition to Revoke. Probation terminated unsatisfactorily. 20 days Posey Count Jail.

Brian M. Eaton, 26, Mount Vernon, Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Motion to Impose Judgment of Conviction. Probation terminated unsatisfactorily.

Zachary L. Fleming, 38, Ferdinand. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke.

Discharged from probation unsatisfactorily.

Austin Wayne Frymire, 18, Wadesville. Ct. 1- Theft, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Illegal Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Class A Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke.

Returned to probation, previous conditions imposed. 2 weekends Posey County Jail.

Austin Wayne Frymire, 18, Wadesville. Ct. 1- Illegal Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Illegal Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 12 months probation and fees, 24 hours public service. 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Stephen Colbert Gavins, 24, Chicago, IL. Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. 30 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Crystal D. Givens, 40, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. 6 months Posey County Jail.

Crystal D. Givens, 40, Mount Vernon. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, 18 months Community Corrections Program. 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Crystal D. Givens, 40, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Theft, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor.

Petition to Revoke. 90 days Posey County Jail.

Crystal D. Givens, 40, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1, 2- Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Sandra Givens, 40, Mount Vernon. Theft, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 90 days probation, 32 hours public service. 90 days Posey County Jail, suspended. Do not go in or around Huck’s stores.

Thomas Givens, 55, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Level 3 Felony; Ct. 2- Criminal Confinement, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 3- Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury, Lev-

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el 6 Felony; Ct. 4- Domestic Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 5- Strangulation, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 6- Intimidation, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 7- Theft, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 8- Theft, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 9- Interference with the Reporting of a Crime, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 1, 3, and 5 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, no contact with Christine M. Goebel, 3 years probation and fees. Ct. 2- 5 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 4- 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 6- 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 7- 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 8- 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 9- 12 months Posey County Jail, concurrent, all suspended except 2 years.

Thomas Givens, 55, Mount Vernon. Intimidation, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, no contact with Christine Goebel. 6 months Indiana Department of Corrections.

James Johnson, Jr., 36, Evansville. Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, counseling, 6 months probation and fees.

6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Stacey R. Johnson, 37, Evansville. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Kevin Dale Kincheloe, 54, Olney, Ill. Cruelty to an Animal, Class A Misdemeanor.

Probation extended 6 months, previous conditions imposed.

Charles M. Leinenbach, 29, Evansville. Ct. 1- Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, 12 months probation and fees, 24 hours public service.

6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

David L. McCarty, Jr., 41, Mount Vernon. Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor.

Petition to Revoke. Probation is terminated unsatisfactorily.

Delbert Wayne McKinney, 65, New Harmony. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated

Endangering a Person. Petition to Revoke. Dismissed.

Christopher Matthew Miley, 30, Wadesville. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 12 months probation and fees, driver’s license suspended 90 days. 12 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Phillip Paul Minton, 21, Mount Vernon. Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, counseling, 6 months probation and fees, 24 hours public service. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Phillip Paul Minton, 21, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor. Fine and costs are waived, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling. 6 months probation and fees. 180 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Aaron T. Montgomery, 33, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Synthetic Drug or Lookalike Substance, Class A Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke. Discharged from probation unsatisfactorily. 60 days Posey County Jail.

Gary Steven Moore, 42, Evansville. Ct. 1- Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke.

Counseling, returned to probation, previous conditions imposed. 6 months Posey County Jail, work release.

Roy E. Nation, Jr., 59, Mount Vernon. Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, no contact with Sean Clark or Heather Ricketts, 6 months probation and fees. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Hannah Newcomb, 20, Evansville. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Ian C. Nunley, 22, Evansville. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor.

Petition to Revoke. Pay all past due fees, complete counseling, probation extended 6

months, previous conditions imposed.

Dalton A. Scott, 24, New Harmony. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor. Breath Test Refusal. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, 12 months probation and fees, 24 hours public service. Breath Test Refusal is terminated. Ct. 1- 1 year Posey County Jail; Ct. 2- 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Wanda J. Seabeck, 46, Wadesville. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Troy Christopher Skaggs, 46, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Domestic Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 5- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 6- Domestic Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury, Level 6 Felony. Ct. 1, 2, and 3 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, counseling, 1 year probation and fees. Ct. 4- 6 months Posey County Jail; Ct. 5- 6 months Posey County Jail; Ct. 6- 2 years Posey County Jail, all suspended except 6 months.

Gary Wayne Snelling, 39, Evansville. Ct. 1-5- Check Deception, Class A Misdemeanor. Fine and costs are waived. 60 days Posey County Jail.

Zachary Wayne Thompson, 34, Evansville. Ct. 1- Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Fine and costs are waived, do not go on or around property of Twin Lakes Mobile Home Park. 30 days Posey County Jail, all suspended except 22 days.

Daniel Paul Tron, 24, New Harmony. Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor.

Petition to Revoke. Probation terminated unsatisfactorily. 5 weekends Posey Count Jail.

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“Shopping, Art Amazing Leaves: a Perfect Fall Day” in New Harmony “Shopping, Art, Amazing Leaves: a Perfect Fall Day” is planned for New Harmony on Saturday, November 10.

Make hotel and dinner reservations and enjoy the beautiful Fall drive to New Harmony on Saturday, November 10.

Beginning at 1 p.m., the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art and Mason-Nordgauer Fine Linda Downen, left, Regent General Thomas Posey Arts are collaborating to DAR, stands with the visiting Cynthia Frederick, Southbring more than twenty ern District Director of Indiana DAR during their recentexceptional art vendors to ly held meeting. Photo by Theresa Bratcher the green space at Main and Church Streets in New Harmony.

Then, check out the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art’s new exhibit, “Play.” The

exhibition provides an excellent sample of contemporary artists interpreting the theme of play and features a variety of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and vid-

eo. The lineup showcases a range of artists from student to professional, including several USI students, alumni, and faculty.

There is absolutely something for everyone.

At 6 p.m., head to Ma-

son-Nordgauer Fine Arts for an artist talk with the extraordinarily talented, Heather Gray from Evansville Living. This is a free event.

And finally, at 7 p.m., wrap up the day with an “After Art Party” at Mason-Nordgauer fine Arts… Dance and enjoy wine/beer and seasonal treats with great art and artists. This is a free event; 21 years of age or older only please.

For more information, please check out New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art’s website at https://www.usi.edu/ nhgallery or Mason-Nordgauer Fine Arts Gallery at www.mnfinearts.com

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812-682-3950 Top row, l to r: Mary Simon, Mindy McDurmon and Margie Waible. Sitting in front: Jane Koch, applying for membership to General Thomas Posey Daughters of the American Revolution. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

At right: The winners of the scarecrow stuffing contest, l to r: Shelby Lang, Troy Boerner, Katy Lang, Tyson Boerner and Gabi Boerner. Photo submitted.

Court News continued from B7 Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony. Fine and costs are waived, restitution to Posey County Narcotics Unit in the amount of $200. $200 countermeasure fee. 5 years Indiana Department of Corrections.

John Wesley Turner, 37, Mount Vernon. Criminal Mischief, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, restitution to Faith Methodist Church in the amount of $1,000 do not go on or around property of Faith Methodist Church, 9 months pro-

bation and fees. Nine months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Linda Lee Upleger, 41, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Level 3 Felony; Ct. 2- Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 4- Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Level 4 Felony. Ct. 1 is dismissed. Fine and costs waived, restitution to Posey County Narcotics Unit in the amount of $150. Ct.

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Julie Ann Walls, 46, Wadesville. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, 18 months probation and fees, 24 hours public service. 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

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King’s y County, I always look forward to Mr. Living away but frequently visiting Pose ly). fami my Mount Vernon area and people (many column on WWI and some news of the it of d talke r neve ly so terrible, my own fami We all have been taught that WWI was of ism hero the bat, com of illustrate the ‘glitter’ much though. Too many history books Howthe War and the terrible ‘combat’ deaths. of s ition cond ble terri famous soldiers, the ice serv able s that you report and that is a valu ever I really appreciate the ‘honest’ new is it , work your aud these ‘realities.’ While I appl - the youth today need to take note of al’ tribute. often so sad as well. Sort of like a ‘Memori gallant deeds retold but we do need to hear the hear to like iers sold old The public and milisickness, disabilities and fatalities of U.S. these realities. Possibly, ‘most’ of the ns. actio and ps cam result of our own military tary personnel in WWI were actually the U.S. The end. later the till formally into the war Considering that the U.S. did not get epared, here at home and the Military was unpr dies trage t grea y man was struggling with many so that r financed. It is utmost saddening under manned, poorly supplied and unde ps cam own our in ned by so many ailments with military entrants actually were so sicke r othe and ish Span the us, typh perishing from and by training. Thousands sickened and and on drati dehy ent, ishm nour malr diseases, flues, pneumonia, malaria and many othe ling time) and then there were so many disab that at d rstoo unde even not e (som afflictions injuries from training, transportation, etc. faced from Europe and other War zones. They Then they faced daunting travels to and t the wha der won y reall I . well as s the War zone these same problems in ‘non-combat’ in we aps Perh d up to compared to all the others. actual ‘combat’ fatalities and injuries tallie rs ntee volu tees, enlis this suffering came to these shouldn’t know. It’s so so sad that all disand ion ecut pers the is . Seldom told too, and draftees, their families and loved ones , in the U.S. because of race discrimination here y man so by d face crimination that was durre, Befo , ethnicity, business relations, etc. sentiments to foreign people and countries ing, and even long after the War. interesting journalism and diligence.

Many thanks Jerry, for your valuable and Keith Roehr

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Moving Posey County

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Thank You for your Support on November 6th Jim Tomes Senate District 49

Wendy McNamara House District 76

Matt Hostettler House District 64

Craig Goedde Judge Circuit Court

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J & J Welding (10% Discount) Juncker Brothers Sales & Service ($100 Discount on any outright purchase of a new SCAG zero-turn lawnmower) K B Auto Works Inc. (5% discount) Koodie-Hoo’s Inc. – (10% Discounto on Food Items) Lowes of West Evansville – (10% discount with military ID) McKims IGA (10% discount on any purchase exceeding $10.00, Alcohol, tobacco & office service excluded.

New Harmony Inn (25% off a Room) Posey County Coop – (10% off With Military ID) Posey County News – ($5.00 of a yearly in County subscription)

Red Geranium Restaurant (10% off Food Purchase) Shepard Services Inc ($15 off Services) U-Pile-It Self Storage Inc. (6th Month FREE with Initial Payment of 5 Months Plus Deposit. New Customers Only) Weinzapfel’s Tavern – (10% off food and nonalcohol purchase.)

VANDERBURGH COUNTY American Automotive Repair – (15% Discount on all repairs to active or retired members) Azzip Pizza – (free drink with pizza purchased at full menu price.)

Backstage Bar and Grill (20% off FOOD purchases).

Bodyworks Massage ($10 off any service of $65 or more) Bokeh Lounge – (10% off Purchase) The Dapper Pig – (10% of all food!)

Dave’s Sportsden – (10% off total bill!)

EarthGrains, Sara Lee, Bimbo Bakeries USA – (Veterans receive 15% discount off their purchase at our EarthGrains Outlet store on Green River Road, Evansville, IN.) Eclipse Bistro Tapas & more – (15% off food order!)

El Charro (Veterans may take advantage of the $7.00 lunch special all day (includes tax and drink).

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Evansville Garage Doors – (FREE LABOR on any service or new installation!)

Gattitown – ($5.49 buffet every day, drink not included.)

Grimm Acres, Diversified – (10% off any purchase including eggs, meat, produce and livestock) Hagedorn’s Tavern – (10% off total ticket) Highland Veterinary Clinic ($10.00 off all examination/consultation Fees; 50% off of all Urgent Care Professional diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, retail or medication.)

IPHONETODD (10%off all phone, computer repairs and accessories) Jeanne’s Gelato & more (15% off total purchase) Lamasco Bar & Grill – (10% off all food!)

O’Reilly’s Auto Parts – (10% off any non-sale items) Pike’s Mattress – (10% Off Veterans and Active Military) Professional Eyecare Associates (40% off on complete pair of glasses (Excludes Insurance) Spankey’s Una Pizza – (10% discount) Sweet Betty’s Bakery – (15% off bakery case purchase.)

The Carousel Restaurant (10% off meal) Thrifty Car Care Center – (15% off Total Bill) Tracy Zeller Jewelry – (25% off Retail Prices, Excludes Repairs and Licensed Items) Wayback Burgers (20% of purchase for Veterans Every Day!) Westside Security – ($5.00 off any service call!)

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Say “Thank You” to a Veteran

By Jerry King, American Legion Chaplain and Posey County Historian On Sunday, November 11, our country observes Veterans Day. This is the day that we, as a grateful nation, honor those men and women who served their country unselfishly in uniform.

We also honor those currently serving their country. Why do we do this? Plain and simple, it is for this reason. It has been the sacrifice, sweat, and blood of our military which has held our United States Government together (from Revolutionary War times to present) and protected us from our enemies Part of the Oath of Enlistment that all repeat when they enter the “Service” is that they solemnly swear to “defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” When they took the oath, this solemnly indicated that they were willing to put their life on the line for their country and fellow citizens.

Please take time to thank a veteran this year for serving our country.

My generation highly respected U. S. Veterans of all wars. To most of us growing up in the 1940s and 50s, “The War” (WWII) was still fresh in our minds. We had family members, neighbors, and teachers who were veterans. We saw them at family reunions, church services, and at literally all public parades and public observances of a solemn, patriotic nature such as on Armistice Day (now known as Veterans Day) and Memorial Day. At the head of every public parade was a military Honor Guard with flags and rifles. This article is dedicated to all veterans representing all of our military branches. As I explained the last three years, in similar articles on veterans, at an auction in the 1970s, I bought a box of World War II newspaper clippings lovingly collected and saved

by Mrs. Harry (Lottie) Furlong. This article will include more of Lottie’s clippings and a number from my own collection. These news clippings were mainly from the Mount Vernon Democrat and The Western Star. Most were not dated and they were not in any chronological order.

News Of Our Service Men And Women (Mainly from fall of 1942) Sgt. Lowman Receives Outstanding Citations: Tech. Sgt. James R. “Bob” Lowman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lowman of Mount Vernon, received three outstanding citations recently for his conduct and appearance at an inspection held at Ft. Benning, Ga. He is with the 423rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion.

Seaman Second Class, Anselm (Happy) Kaffenberger, U. S. Navy: Seaman 2nd Class Kaffenberger, who was on the U. S. Aircraft Carrier Wasp when she was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and went down Sept. 15, in sea action off the Solomon Islands, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kaffenberger, Mount Vernon. He and two shipmates were in the water about three and one-half hours before being picked up.

Woodrow Gross in England: Woodrow Gross, Signal Corps, U. S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gross of Mount Vernon, has arrived in England.

Sgt. Leonard Joest Promoted: Sgt. Leonard

Wayne Joest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joest, Jr., of Wadesville was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant on Oct. 7. He is located at Foster Field, Texas, with the 97th School Squadron, Army Air Force.

Bob Weatherford Visits: Bob Weatherford, U. S. Navy, who is stationed at Miami, Fla., is visiting relatives near Farmers’ Chapel.

Lt. William Challman Visits: Lt. William B. Challman, Mount Vernon Physician who is in the Medical Corps of the U. S. Army, attached to the Air Force, was a visitor in Mount Vernon for a few hours Sunday from Patterson Field, Ohio.

Sgt. William Dieterle Visits: Sgt. William F. Dieterle, U. S. Army, spent a short furlough last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Dieterle, Mount Vernon, enroute from Ft. Sill, Okla. to join Camp Shelby troops on maneuvers.

Enroute he visited Pvt. George Dieterle at his Army Air Base, Topeka, Kansas, George is an instructor in chemistry.

Cpl. Melvin Miller and Sgt. George Albright Visit: Cpl. Melvin Miller and Master Sgt. George Albright, Mount Vernon soldiers who are on maneuvers from Camp Shelby, Miss., were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas in Beaumont, Texas.

Pvt. George Russell Transferred: Pvt. George Russell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Russell, of R. R. 4, Mount Vernon, has been transferred to the new air base at Alliance, Nebr. He is in the U. S. Army Air Corps.

Richard Fletchall Inducted: Richard Fletchall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fletchall of Poseyville, was inducted into the Army Aviation Cadets at Lafayette last Thursday.

Pvt. Leland Westheiderman Promoted: Pvt. Leland P. Westheiderman of Griffin, was promoted to the rank of Corporal recently at Key Field, Miss. Cpl. Westheiderman entered the service last December.

News Of Our Service Men And Women (mainly part of 1943 -1945) Pfc. William Goebel Awarded Silver Star: Pfc. William George Goebel, U. S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goebel, Marrs Township, has been awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in the invasion of Italy. He has a brother, Cpl. Frank J. Goebel, who is in an Army unit in the Southwest Pacific. His uncle, Frank X. Goebel, died in an Army hospital in Camp Custer, Michigan during W. W. I. The citation of Pfc. William Goebel stated he was a rifleman with an infantry regiment of the 36th Division on the morning of the invasion of Italy. He observed thirty men from his company pinned to the ground near a high wall by intense enemy machine gun fire.

Armed with only his rifle, Goebel voluntarily left his cover and opened fire on the German position.

The action diverted fire from his unit and enabled the men to cross the wall.

Far Away Places, Movements, And Transfers Pfc. Gene Rowe in France: Pfc. Rowe, who has been stationed in England, has arrived in France, he has written his wife, the former Mariam Stephens. Cpl. George Payne in France: Mr. And Mrs. George Payne have received word from theri son, Cpl. George Payne, Jr., that he has

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been transferred from England to somewhere in France. O. F. Lee on Duty in Atlantic: Gunner’s Mate, 1st Class, O.F. Lee, who has been on transport duty in the Atlantic for many months, has written his wife, the former Miss Mildred Schick, that he is safe and well. It was the first letter received from him by Mrs. Lee in three months. St. Sgt. Eilert in Italy: Staff Sgt. Esto Eilert has arrived in Italy, he has noticed his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Eilert.

Pvt. Emory Arrives Overseas: Pvt. John E. Emory has arrived in New Guinea, he has written his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Emory, R. R. 3, Mount Vernon. His address is APO 468, Care Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Soldier-Father Is Ill In New Guinea: Pvt. Harold Mayberry, U. S. Army, Mount Vernon, is seriously ill of typhus fever in New Guinea, his wife was advised by the War Dept. yesterday. A daughter was born Wednesday night to Pvt. and Mrs. Mayberry at Oliphant’s Nursing Home. Miss Lucile Redman Entertains Troops: Miss Lucile Redman, an entertainer with the American Red Cross, has been transferred from Ft. McPherson, Georgia to New Orleans and is in La Garde General Hospital at New Orleans. Second Lt. Mary Boatman A Patient: Second Lt. Boatman, U. S. Nursing Corps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Boatman, Mount Vernon, arrived safely by Army transport plane and is now a patient in the Mitchell Field Hospital at Hampstead, New York. The plane on which Lt. Boatman was originally scheduled to fly to the U. S. and on which her baggage was transported, was lost at sea.

The Wounded, The Missing In Action, And The Prisoner (mainly 1943, ‘44, and ‘45) Sgt. Otis Allyn Is Wounded In Invasion: Sgt. Otis B. Allyn of the Ninth Division Airborne Infantry, USA, son of Mr and Mrs. Abijah Allyn of Mount Vernon, was injured in France on June 7, the day after the invasion, his parents were informed Wednesday morning in a message from the War Department. He made the landing in France with a glider group. Pfc. E. Niemeier Is Seriously Wounded: Pfc. Edward Niemeier, U. S. Army, son of Ben Niemeier of Marrs Township, was seriously wounded in action in France on June 12, the War Department advised his father late this morning. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Glider Infantry Division. The wounded soldier is now in England.

First Lt. Roos And Seaman 1st Class Schmuck Participate On Normandy Beachhead: 1st Lt. Dale E. Roos, USA, son of Edward Roos of near Mount Vernon and Paul Schmuck, Seaman 1st Class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schmuck participated in the establishment of the Normandy Beachhead. Schmuck was on an LST landing craft.

B-29 Crewman Is Missing In Pacific: Master Sgt. Arthur F. Noelle, 27, US Army Air Force, is missing in action in the Pacific, the War Dept. has advised his mother, Mrs. Lydia K. Noelle, R. R. 1, Mount Vernon. M-Sgt. Noelle, was a flight engineer on a B-29 Superfort. The missing airman has been in the service almost five years. He was in India for several months, but May 21 wrote

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his mother he had been transferred to the Pacific.

The War Dept. message to Mrs. Noelle said that her son had been missing since May 26.

Receives Postcard From Missing Son: James E. Jones of the Upton vicinity, has received a printed form post card from his son, Pfc. James Edward “Eddie” Jones, bearing his son’s signature and stating that he is a prisoner of war of the Germans. Pfc. Jones was officially reported by the War Dept. as “missing in action in Italy” on March 15. “I have been taken prisoner by the Germans,” the card said. “I am well, slightly wounded. In the next few days I will be transferred to another camp. I shall write you. There I will receive post. Greetings.”

Not All Who March Off To War Come Back: In WWII Posey County had 90 of her brave sons (no women) listed as “Gold Star” casualties. The last section of this article will focus on one of them, Sgt. Alfred Maddox Jr., U. S. Army. Sgt. Maddox Dies In Luzon Fighting: Sgt. Alfred Maddox Jr., 21, US Army, was killed in action while fighting on Luzon Island in the Philippines on Feb. 17, his mother, Mrs. Betty Maddox, 1102 West Second Sgt. Alfred Maddox, Jr. Street, was advised by the War Dept. late Monday. Sgt. Maddox has a wife, Othello (Campbell), and a two-year-old daughter residing in Houston, Texas.

Posey County’s latest Gold Star Soldier entered service two years ago in Houston, Texas.

He was born and reared in Mount Vernon and entered the employ of an oil company during the Posey County oil boom. Following employment in the New Harmony field he and his family moved to Houston where he was an employee of the Texas Company at the time he entered the military. Sgt. Maddox arrived overseas last May. He was stationed on New Guinea prior to his participation in the campaign to liberate the Philippines.

Surviving in addition to the mother, wife and baby daughter, are the maternal grandfather, David Weatherford, Mount Vernon, and a halfsister, Mrs. William Wambach, Evansville. The father of the deceased soldier, Alfred Maddox, Sr., died less than a year ago.

In closing, for the most part, the individuals (World War Veterans) written about in this article just wanted to do their duty, survive, and come home. They never thought of themselves as heroes. Their service and sacrifices will never be forgotten. Because of them the Free World was saved to live on. Remember, we honor all veterans on this Veterans Day who served during both war and peace. Please say “Thank You” to all of your veteran friends this year.

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First Lieutenant Neval B. Willis Headstone Receives Military Marker The headstone of First Lieutenant Neval B. Willis, who died Wednesday, October 10, 2001, recently received the honor of a military marker.

Willis honorably served in active Federal service in the Army of the United States from February 18, 1943 until separation on June 9, 1946. He was a World War II Army Lieutenant who landed on Omaha Beach during the invasion of Europe. His military occupational specialty was infantry unit commander (15R2) unit officer.

His decorations and citations included American Theater Service Medal and European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal Victory Medal.

Willis later taught math and science at North Posey High School for 48 years and was a member of the Indian Retired Teachers Association and the National Science Foundation.

“I taught at North Posey High School with Neville Willis and he told me some interesting stories about his service

during World War II. He was a first lieutenant in the US Army and participated in the invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944. He said the ramp was lowered on the landing boat he was in and when he stepped out the water was over his head and with his heavy pack on his back, he went under,” states fellow teacher Roger Hunt.

“He was about 5 feet 6 inches tall and there was a big tall sergeant that pulled him up and dragged him to shallow water where he could make it to the beach.

He was also involved in the Battle of the Bulge that began in December 1944. He told me that he was trapped behind the German lines but fortunately was able to find his way back to the American side. He said it was snowing, bitter cold - absolutely terrible weather.

He shared that the soldiers used hand grenades to try to blast a hole to start a fox hole because the ground was frozen solid. As there were 300,000 American casualties during this battle he was very lucky to survive.”

The headstone of Neval B. Willis, proudly displaying it’s military marker, can be found in the Poseyville cemetery.

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For as long as First Vice Commander Don Oeth can First Vice Commander Oeth says the 20-member Honor remember in the 99-year history of the American Legion Guard averages ten to twelve members at each funeral serOwen Dunn Post 5 in Mount Vernon, the Honor vice. “Guys work nights; they work days. They all Guard has provided military rites during fucan’t get off work. Several of us are retired,” nerals for veterans at no charge. Oeth has he explains. served in the Honor Guard for 50 years, He outlines the military rite perand he says the Guard members honformed. It includes the chaplain’s ored veterans beyond 50 years ago. sermon followed by a 21-gun salute “It’s an honor to us to be able to consisting of seven riflemen firing do this,” Oeth states, “and it’s the three times. The family receives the last thing we can do for our fallen spent rounds. An American flag is veterans.” also presented to the family with Chaplain Jerry King speaks with three rounds tucked in its folds to as much passion as Oeth about rerepresent God, Country, and the specting veterans at their funerals.

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King estimates he’s officiated at 700Oeth notes the Honor Guard serves 800 military rites, including for former beyond Posey County. The members go students, in his 23 years with the Honor to Evansville and across the river to Illinois Guard. when needed. Once, they traveled to Hender“Each and every funeral is unique,” he states. “Our son, Ky. He says the Honor Guard members prepare uppermost thoughts as we conduct military rites for a vet- for between 50 and 75 military funerals each year. eran can be summed up in three words: honor, dignity, and Until a few years ago, Oeth says, Honor Guard members

drove their personal cars to funeral services. The American Legion Owen Dunn Post 5 then purchased a small used bus for transportation to and from the services.

“It was much better,” Oeth states. “We could all travel together. We’ve got a gun rack in the bus. We take our American flags. We’ve got all our equipment with us when we go. The bus logged more than 200,000 miles and became unreliable.

The Honor Guard is now asking the public to donate toward the purchase of a “new” 15-passenger “bus,” a van delivered from D-Patrick on Tuesday, October 30. The Posey County News challenges community businesses to step up and partially match its $2,000 donation toward the van.

Checks may be made payable to American Legion Owen Dunn Post 5 and mailed to American Legion, Attn: Bus Fund, 203 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620.

“We’re going to find a way to continue to do this honor a long time in the future. To me, it’s one of the satisfactions of spending the time in service—to be able to come out alive and be able to do this honor,” insists Oeth, a Korean War veteran. “It leaves them [the family] with a great memory. That’s the final thing we can do.”

Dave Pearce, right, proudly shakes the hands of Dale Rickert, left, and Don Oeth, middle, as he hands over the keys to the Mount Vernon American Legion Owen Dunn Post 5 Honor Guard’s new van. The Posey County News challenges community businesses to step up and partially match its $2,000 donation toward the van. Checks may be made payable to American Legion Owen Dunn Post 5 and mailed to American Legion, Attn: Bus Fund, 203 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620. Photo by Kenny Watson

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Covering service members and veterans touched by war with comfort and healing Quilts of Valor Founda- Minnesota who had lost tact” throughout the world “all” and “combat” were ter when his or her service, erine became aware of the tion History his leg in Iraq. He saw the identified recipients and removed, further reflecting Catherine Roberts’ value of awarding quilts to often facilitated the actual our understanding of the Dream: his wounded because of the awards ceremonies. true meaning “touched by Quilts of Valor Founda- message they carried that Our Mission Statement: war.” tion began in 2003 with a someone cares.

The organization’s origiThe Light of Inclusion: dream, literally a dream.

How the Foundation nal mission statement said In the early days of the orFounder Catherine Rob- Grew: its purpose was “to cover all ganization, the primary foerts’ son Nat was deployed The Quilts of Valor move- those service members and cus was on awarding quilts in Iraq. According to Cath- ment spread across the na- veterans wounded physi- to service members wounderine, “The dream was as tion and beyond through the cally or psychologically ed in the Iraq (OIF) and Afvivid as real life. I saw a power of word-of-mouth with comforting and healing ghanistan (OEF) conflicts. young man sitting on the and the Internet.

Quilts of Valor.”

As we were awarding side of his bed in the middle The team consisted of a The group’s mission quilts, the Vietnam vets of the night, hunched over. quilt-topper, a person who statement was revised to said over and over again, The permeating feeling was pieces the top from various read, “The mission of the “Ma’am, this is the first time one of utter despair. I could fabrics, and a quilter who Quilts of Valor Foundation in forty years anyone has see his war demons clus- uses a “longarm” quilting is to cover all combat ser- ever thanked me for my sertered around, dragging him machine to create beautiwork that goes on at Air down into an emoForce Mortuary Affairs tional gutter. Then, as Operations (AFMAO), loif viewing a movie, I cated at Dover Air Force saw him in the next Base, Del. In prepping scene wrapped in a remains for burial. I realquilt. His whole deized that workers at domeanor changed from ver, military and civilian, one of despair to one though they were stateof hope and wellbeside, were as touched by ing. The quilt had war as anyone downrange made this dramatic or “in theater.” As they change. The message all worked as a team, a of my dream was: family, awarding Quilts Quilts = Healing of Valor only to military I knew a Quilt of service members would Valor had to be a not work. The decision quality-made quilt, was made to award quilts not a ‘charity quilt.’ A to all working at the Port Quilt of Valor had to be Mortuary, and this polquilted, not tied, which icy has continued ever meant hand or machine since. quilting. Quilts of Valor The Evolution of the would be ‘awarded,’ Foundation’s Name: not just passed out like The first name of the magazines or videos. organization was Quilts A Quilt of Valor would for Soldiers. Catherine say unequivocally, e Quilts of Valor for Roberts explains, “Bemad ily fam and , wig) Lud t Kur to (holding the quilt presented ‘Thank you for your hers (some ‘in memo- cause my son was in As in previous years, Sandy Ludwig ts were given to the eight Donner brot quil year t Las . war by d ecte aff service, sacrifice, and reunion. Also added this the Army, I thought all family members that have been ses of cousins at the annual Donner g- military service memvalor’ in serving our na- rial’), while this year quilts were made and presented to spou would take the opportunity to reco Sandy shares, “I hope more quilters al. vidu ton, indi Bar each Rick t: for es righ tion.” bers were ‘soldiers.’ I to ptur left scri Sandy are year were special orted those in combat.” Pictured with supp or ed serv e hav The First Quilt of didn’t understand that who bers mem nize family to by Theresa Bratcher Pho hn.

Kro Valor: different branches have Jack and z, Seit nard Leo The first QOV was could receive a Quilt of different names for their awarded in November ful machine vice members and veterans vice.” All of us were thun- Valor. No questions asked. members. Fortunately, a 2003 at Walter Reed Army quilting. In making our touched by war with com- derstruck. From then on, Civilian Awardees: Marine straightened me out, Medical Center (WRAMC) quilt tops go from hohum to forting and healing Quilts any warrior who had been The philosophy of inclu- and Quilts for Soldiers beto a young soldier from “wow.” Our “points of con- of Valor.” Later, the words touched by war, no mat- sion widened when Cath- came Quilts of Valor.

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World War 1 fighting ends 100 years ago Sunday At 11 a.m. in the morning, lecting scrap. So many young tion, Country Boys Working He had earlier served an enlist100 years ago this Sunday, No- men were conscripted (drafted) Reserve, War Mothers, and the ment in the United States Navy. vember 11, the horrific guns of from the rural farms that there French Orphans Relief Com- It is believed that Pvt. Charles Dixon is the World War I first Posey fell silent. The County solgreatest war dier (wearing in history - up the uniform to that time of the Amerilasted 1,567 can Army) to days. die while in The war the service of began on Auhis country in gust 3, 1914, World War I. when the He died Imperial Gerof disease on man Army inOctober 15, vaded neutral 1917, while Belgium in Charles Dixon Owen Dunn George Raben stationed at order to strike Camp Shelwith lightning by, Miss. He was buried in swiftness at her enemy, France. the Natchez National CemWhen the war began, President etery.

Wilson remained firm to his beThe first Posey County lief that the United States should (American Expeditionary stay neutral. By April of 1917 Force) soldier killed in action the war had drained nations of was Pvt. Jesse E. Russell. many tens of thousands of lives He was killed at the front and caused horrible destrucin France on July 15, 1918. tion of property. The average Pvt. Owen “Chuck” Dunn of number of men killed daily on Upton, age 26, was killed in both sides from the beginning of action at the front the very the war to its end was given as next day - July 16, 1918.

4,521. There was no end in sight The American Legion Post and nations were living in hopeGeorge Walls Jesse Russell in Mount Vernon is named less despair.

All things changed after developed a critical shortage mittee. The most important in his honor. After the war, his German submarines sank three of labor. Women on the farm group work was the Conscrip- remains were brought back to American ships on March 18, not only did their usual work tion Board of Posey County, America and Posey County, and 1917. President Wilson pon- (cooking, child rearing, garden- chaired by Kelly DeFur. Many after a fitting public military fudered the future of the civilized ing, etc.), but milked the cows, young men were drafted while neral, Pvt. Dunn was laid to rest world. Could war be avoided? fed the hogs and helped with hundreds of others joined the in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Tragedy strikes Posey CounThe answer was no. Wilson’s the planting and harvesting of armed services. When our Resolution declaring that a crops. A great number of wom- county has needed her sons and ty on the last day of the war. state of war exists between the en volunteered to make cloth- daughters to serve, they have al- Pvt. George Anderson Walls United States and Germany was ing and bandages for the soldier ways answered the call. was killed in action in France, passed by both Houses of Con- boys. Plus they kept the “home There are 34 Gold Star November 11, 1918, on the last gress on April 6, 1917. names listed from Posey Coun- day of the war. Pvt. George Rafires burning.”

The united war effort afPosey County volunteers ty in World War I. The first ben of Posey County died Nofected the life of every Ameri- worked for the Red Cross and Posey County fighter to give vember 27, from wounds he had can and everyone was expected served on major committees his life for the Allied war effort received earlier in action. to do their part to win the war. such as Liberty Loan Drives, was Charles Hobbs from New The only Posey County solThose who could work must War Savings Stamps, County Harmony. He was killed in ac- dier to be held as prisoner of war work - there could be no loafers. Council of Defense, Food Ad- tion August 18, 1917, while by Germany was Pvt. Jesse HarSchool children helped by col- ministration, Fuel Administra- serving in the Canadian Army. grove. He was reported missing

on July 24, 1918. A letter from Adjutant General Riley to his parents gave the official word that “their son was being held as prisoner of war in Germany.” In early October, the War Department reported that Pvt. Hargrove was being held as prisoner of war at Rastatt, Baden, Germany. He was released in fairly good health shortly after the Armistice and came home to Posey County eventually.

How was Mount Vernon told when the Armistice (cease fire) began? Shortly before 3 a.m. early Monday morning, November 11, the night operator at the L&N Depot caught an official message going over the lines

that the peace terms had been signed. This he communicated to Mayor Zimmerman, and the latter in turn, called up the water works engineer and by 3:30 our citizens were awakened by the continual blowing of the whistle, which was later joined by mill and factory whistles and the ringing of every church bell in town. Everyone of our citizens at once knew that the agony of war was over and the terms had been signed, and as the whistles kept up a continuous blowing and screeching and the bells continued ringing, sleep for the remainder of the night was out of the question. To be continued in my weekly article...

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Yeida Family 2018 Reunion recently held in Point Township A local Yeida family reunion was held on July 7, 2018, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the "Life Center," Church of the Nazarene, Point Township, Mount Vernon, Indiana. In total, there were 66 attendees. This year's reunion was in honor of Henry Yeida Jr., and wife Tillie (Karmegsing) Yeida and their son, William "Bill" Yeida, and wife Pearl (Burlison) Yeida. Pearl was the daughter of Martha Jeanette Mackey and Aaron Lincoln Burlison.

This year's reunion involving direct descendants in attendance bearing the Yeida name were: Connie (Yeida) Thompson, Glenn Edward "Pete" Yeida and Mary (Yeida) Price.

Rev. Dallas Robinson asked the attendees for a silent moment of prayer to recognize the numerous family members who have passed over the last several decades and those who have passed since the 2016 reunion. Rev. Robinson asked the blessing of

the food. Following the blessing, attendees then lined-up for their excellent dinner and continued their visiting with family members and friends. Following the meal, further enjoyment involved participation in the tabletop auction that was set-up and run by Kimberley (Moore) Blankenship. All auction tabletop prizes and door prizes were donated.

Members in attendance residing within the state of Indiana whose names appeared on the sign-in registry were: Connie Yeida and husband Roger Thompson, Glenn Edward "Pete" Yeida and wife JoAnn, Deni Lyn Tucker; Dallas and Barbara Robinson, Roger and Louise Robinson, Troy Robinson, James and Sharon Bulla, Kris and Gene Carroll, Vince and daughter Harper Robinson, Melvin and Tawana Trodgen, Ervin and Patty Robison, Brett, Kolton, and A verie Robison, Robert "Bob" and wife Deena Stolz - sons Caleb and Seth w/

high school friend, Dakota and wife Kady (Lashley) Blankenship with son, Cooper Aaron Blankenship, Harry 0. Blake, Jr., and daughter Patricia Sparks, Harry 0. Blake III and wife Teresa, Helen Cowan and son Christopher Hollis, Sherry Ganderson, Sharon Cox, Sandra Winger, Fritz Winger, Jeff and Sabrina Schelhom, Brittney Davis, Holly, Chad, Austin, Wildt, Ross and Mason Stevens, Marcus and Cathy Stevens, Steve Schmittler, Tony and Mary Price, Boaz Price and baby and special longtime family friend William "Bill" and Ann Crowe from Petersburg, Indiana. Important Note: Reunion names on registry's and death notices in local papers are a great source in later years to help complete your family genealogy.

Members in attendance from out-of-state: Harry L. Robinson, Jr., Pace, Florida, Rose and Larry Moore, Knoxville, Tn., Kim and Fred Blankenship, Knoxville, Tn., John and

Teresa Weatherford, Florida.

A special thanks to: Connie Thompson and her team members for overall organization and making the reunion a success. Kim Blankemship for auction set-up and control; Sharon Cox for table set-up, displays, arrangements and clean-up. Remember - The Yeida family reunion is held everyother-year and is always held on the first Saturday of July involving even numbered years (20 18, 2020, 2022, 2024, etc.).

Family military veterans in attendance were asked to stand when their service branch (U.S Army, U.S. Air Force, U. S Navy, U. S. Marine Corps, and U. S. Coast Guard) was announced. They received a standing ovation for their military service to our country. Then the veterans were asked to form into a group as in the below photo for special recognition and picture taking (family genealogy) by attendees requesting a group photo of the 12 family veterans.

The remaining Yeida family veterans: Left to right: Dallas Robinson, U. S. Navy; John Weatherford, retired, Federal Government; Melvin Trodgen, U. S. Army; Bill Crowe, U. S. Army; Vince Robinson kneeling, U. S. Army; Dakota Blankenship, U. S. Army, 101 51 Airborne, War on Terrorism -Afghanistan, two deployments; Larry Moore, retired U. S. Army, l73rd Airborne - Vietnam War; Harry 0. Blake, Jr., retired, U. S. Marine Corps, World War II (Korean conflict and Vietnam War); Glenn Edward “Pete” Yeida - U. S. Navy; Harry L. Robinson, retired, U.S. Army; and Larry F. Blankenship, U.S. Air Force and then U.S. Army Reserves. Photo submitted

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General Thomas Posey Daughters of the American Revolution remains active

By Susan Thompson and Margie Waible The local chapter of the General Thomas Posey Daughters of the American Revolution met October 20, 2018 at the Red Wagon Restaurant in Poseyville for a delicious breakfast, awards program, and a program given by Margie Waible, chapter registrar, about the Charter Members of our chapter. Joining us for this event was our Indiana DAR Southern District Director, Cindy Frederick.

The Founding Of The NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution): After ďŹ ghting another war with England in 1812, and the reuniting of the nation after the bitter battles of the Civil War, America experienced a revival in patriotism and an intense interest in the beginnings of the United States of America.

Initially, the Daughters thought to join the Sons of the American Revolution, organized in 1889, in what seemed a common mission: to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the Revolutionary patriots. But at a meeting of the Sons in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 30, 1890, the Sons voted to exclude women from the organization. Women were frustrated by their exclusion from menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizations formed to perpetuate the memory of ancestors who fought to make this country free and independent.

One of the ďŹ rst members of the DAR, Letitia Green Stevenson wrote of the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It became apparent that if women were to accomplish any distinctive patriotic work, it must be within their own circle, and under their own leadership. The ardor and zeal of a few undaunted women never ďŹ&#x201A;agged, and their determination to organize a distinct womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society became a ďŹ xed purpose.â&#x20AC;?

On October 11, 1890, Mary Smith Lockwood hosted the ďŹ rst organizational meeting of the new National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Eighteen women attended, as well as four of the six Sons of the American Revolution who would serve as the advisory board to the NSDAR in its ďŹ rst few years of existence. By the end of the meeting, eleven members had paid their dues, and the DAR opened for business with $33 in the bank.

The objectives laid forth in the ďŹ rst meeting of the DAR have remained the same in over 125 years of active service to the nation.

Those objectives are: Historical - to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; Educational - to carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to promote, as an object of pri-

mary importance, institutions for the general diďŹ&#x20AC;usion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public opinionâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?; Patriotic - to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.

Since its founding in 1890, the DAR has admitted more than 950,000 members. This is year is the DARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 128th anniversary and there are 185,000 members in 3,000 chapters.

The General Thomas DAR Chapter: The General Thomas DAR Chapter in Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana was organized in 1934 by 19 women: Mae Ashworth, Sallie Ashworth, Mary A. Cook, Ida Erwin, Lena Evertson, Rose Fuhrer, Gertrude Green, Mary Alice Haas, Jean Howard, Deirdre Johnson, Roblye Keck, Anna Kelley, Stella Klein, Dora Nash, Ida Belle Nichols, Ina Ruminer, Neva Ruminer, Esther Strack, and Juliette Von Behren. At our recent DAR chapter meeting we displayed our archived scrapbooks, made by our charter members from 1934 and 1941.

At ďŹ rst we were curious about what life was ďŹ rst like for a woman in 1934. A look at timelines of the United States reveals so many awesome historical events took place during their lifetimes. What was most intriguing was the fact that almost all these women were born before 1900, and some of them were alive during the American Civil War! Hemlines rose, corsets were removed, the horse and buggy was traded in for automobiles, air travel beganâ&#x20AC;Ś And all these women lived to see the 19th Amendment to the Constitution pass Congress in 1920, giving women the right to vote.

We had believed our chapter was formed by a group of women who had a common interest in the DARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belief to promote patriotism, preserve history, and education. We thought they must have ďŹ lled out a bunch of DAR paperwork and applications to join; decided on when to meet, and elected oďŹ&#x192;cers! But the story to organize the General Thomas Chapter is much more heartfelt.

Thirteen of these Charter Members were DAR members in other chapters who had joined the organization between the years of 1918 and 1932 and transferred their memberships to the newly formed General Thomas Posey Chapter. Most of these women who transferred DAR membership had been members of the New Harmony Indiana Chapter, which disbanded. Six more women were recruited and joined the chapter. These charter members were between the ages of 30 and 80, and included two sets of sisters and a grandmother and

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From the (archived) scrapbook we can learn so much more about our charter members other than just their birth and death dates. They saved newspaper clippings, luncheon programs, letters, pressed ďŹ&#x201A;ower corsages, and other keepsakes from DAR District and National meetings they attended. These women strived to preserve the organization they loved and supported it with their time, talents, and attendance.

DAR Membership: The DAR provides an opportunity to preserve your genealogical heritage; serve veterans, senior citizens, and children in the community; and strengthens connections with family and friends. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution may apply to the DAR for membership. Please contact the General Thomas Posey DAR Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registrar, Margie Waible, for more information about DAR membership at 812-7609966 or waiblem@yahoo.com. The NSDAR website can be reached at www.dar.org.

Several awards were presented at the DAR meeting recently held at The Red Wagon in Poseyville. Seen here Susan Thompson, left, receives a State Award for Outstanding Use of a Computer for DAR, Margie Waible and Linda Downen, right, receive the 2017 Team Awesome Trekker Level award for the group. See page B8 for more photos. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

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