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Tuesday December 11, 2012

Volume 135 Edition 50

Plan for ‘happy trails’ causes discord in New Harmony

By Pam Robinson At her last meeting as president of the New Harmony Parks and Recreation/Tree Board, Jeanne Maudlin read a statement that drew a mixed response from the audience filling New Harmony Town Hall on Thursday evening, December 6. Copied for the media before the meeting, the statement follows verbatim in its entirety.

This is the first time our Board Meeting has been so well attended and we welcome all of you! I have a feeling that most are here about the “elephant in the room.” The Parks Board and the Colonel Richard Owen Veterans Memorial Trail

Accident injures one, knocks out power A Poseyville man was injured seriously on Monday morning. A tanker truck being driven by John Schmitt was involved in an accident at the corner of Highway 165 and Mulkey Road.

The power was knocked out throughout the Town of Poseyville and schools were dismissed at 1 p.m.

Schmitt reportedly had a shoulder injury and a hazmat team had shut down the roadwways while clean-up was being conduected.

Lilly Pad to meet On Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, Mount Vernon General Baptist Pastor Matt Watson will be the guest speaker at the Lilly Pad Cancer Support meeting. The meeting is held at the church each month. Everyone is invited to attend but especially those who are facing cancer issues or those who have friends or family facing such issues. Please contact Connie Pearce or Chris Hoehn with questions at 812-4594812.

MVHS holiday concerts set The MVHS Chamber Choir, Angelus and Cul will present their holiday concert on Sun., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Matthew’s Church, and the instrumental and vocal departments will present their Winter Concert on Mon., Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in the MVHS Performing Arts Center. Admission to both concerts is free.

KYC to hold concert here The public is invited to join in celebrating of the joyful sounds of the holiday season as Under the Beams joins with St Stephen’s Episcopal Church to bring the Kentucky Youth Chorale to New Harmony. The performance is set for Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 in the Rapp Owen Granary at 7p.m. with a reception to follow at St Stephen’s Parish House.

Admission is free, however a donation will be collected to aid charitable organizations during the holiday season. Tickets are available at New Harmony Soap Company, 512 Main Street, or at the door to assure seating. The greater community is invited to this event - a holiday gift of music.

MVJHS collects cans It’s not too late. Bring your food items to Mount Vernon Junior High School to help the school get closer to its goal. Principal Kyle Jones, School Supt. Tom Kopatich and high school wrestling Coach Alcorn have agreed to shave their heads if the students come up with 6000 items. As of Sunday evening, they had a long way to go, sitting at around 2700 items. Swing by the office and drop off your food or send it with a kiddo you know.

Black Out Hunger on Jan. 3 The North Posey girls’ basketball team will be holding at Black Out Hunger night on Jan 3, 2013, during the Tecumseh versus North Posey game. Each fan is asked to bring two non-perishable food items to donate to the local food bank.

has been a subject of great interest over the past few weeks. I have a written statement concerning the trail that I would like to have read into the Minutes.

On April 17, 2008, a representative from the New Harmony Parks and Recreation/Tree Board made a grant presentation for Phase II of the Trails to the New Harmony Town Council in its regular session meeting. Condition precedent for grant approval by the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources, which the Parks Board Representative include in his submission follows: 1. The approval of the grant application and route of the trail by

the New Harmony Town Council.

2. The Town of New Harmony will maintain the trail for 25 years.

3. The Town of New Harmony will annex South Road if the grant is funded.

The Town Council unanimously approved the grant application and the route of the trail, which was included with the submission. Additionally, the Council promised to maintain the trail for 25 years and

to annex South Road if the grant was funded.

Additional requirements of the grant application were letters of

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Not everyone favors plan for added route

By Pam Robinson After reading her prepared statement and conducting routine business, Parks Board president Jeanne Maudlin opened the floor to citizen comments regarding the Colonel Richard Owen Veterans Memorial Trail.

Citizens wishing to speak were asked to submit their names and were recognized in the order the submissions were received. When called upon to speak, they

were asked to state their name and address and to address the Parks Board with questions and comments about the trail project within a suggested three-minute time frame. Citizens were not permitted to engage in dialogue with the Parks Board. During the new business segment of the agenda, the Parks Board answered

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Chamlee faces 32 years on drug, felony gun convictions

By Dave Pearce Local law enforcement officials believe yet another strong message was sent out this week that drug and their dealers are no longer welcome in Posey County.

Rural Posey County resident Michael Chamlee was sentenced to 32 years to be executed in the Indiana Department of Corrections this week after he was found guilty of a Class A felony. The Class A Felony was charged during a July 21, 2011, arrest at his residence.

Chamlee was also found guilty of a Class B Felony and was sentenced to 12 years. He was also found guilty and charged with four years on a Class C Felony. The three sentences will be served concurrently.

In early November, Chamlee went before Posey Circuit Judge Brent Almon and was convicted of Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Class A felony which carries a 20- to 50-year sentence. He was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a Class B felony punishable Michael Chamlee by six to 20 years in prison. He was also found guilty of possession of chemical reagents or precursors with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine, a Class C felony.

According to Posey County Deputy Prosecutor Jonathan Parkhurst, the conviction stems from the July 21, 2011, arrest of Chamlee at his residence.

Don and Linda Sandoval of Mount Vernon enjoy dancing the night But the sentence and the circumstances leading to the arrest leaves Posey away at the annual New Harmony Ball held Saturday eveing at the County law enforcement in the opinion that they are making progress Opera House. Photo by Dave Pearce against illegal drug activity in Posey County.

“I have been in law enforcement for 32 years,” said Kenneth Rose, supervisor of the Posey County Drug Task Force. “This is the longest sentencing on a clandestine meth lab that I have seen. His prior weapon and methamphetamine charges probably were taken into consideration.”

Rose said members of the Posey County Drug Task Force, the Posey County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police, along with Chad By Pam Robinson and churches, about the happiness Forman, a special agent with the federal ATF, went to the Chamlee resiFor many of us, Elvis Presley’s of the season, about getting together dence at 1000 Hastings Lane to serve an arrest warrant on Chamlee’s wife, popular song, “Blue with family and friends, Joanna. reminds many of us Christmas” sums up “They had information that they might also find firearms and a meth lab our experience of about what we have lost in the home,” Parkhurst said. or have never had. The the holiday. We may Ultimately, Joanna Chamlee was placed under arrest on a misdemeanor mourn the loss of a anguish of broken relabattery warrant and officers entered the home on a couple of occasions on loved one, whether tionships, the insecurity that evening to obtain shoes for Mrs. Chamlee and positive identification to death or divorce or of unemployment, the for the booking. weariness of ill health, a break-up. We may “When they were inside the home with her, officers saw some long guns. ache with loneliness. the pain of isolation— They then went and obtained a search warrant. Posey County Superior Or we may grieve the all these can make us Court Judge Brent Almon signed the search warrant authorizing the search loss of a job. Or we feel very alone in the of the home and the property for firearms and ammunition,” Parkhurst said. may just be tired from midst of the celebrating Chamlee had a prior conviction in Vanderburgh County of conspiracy to the thought of stuffing yet another and spending. We need the space deal methamphetamine, a class B felony. Because of that prior conviction, turkey to be gobbled up in record and time to acknowledge our sadit made it unlawful for him to be in possession of firearms. time. Christmas may be a painful ness and concern; we need to know “They began the search of the home and property for firearms and am- time; in fact, for some of us, it may that we are not alone. munition and ultimately found seven shotguns or rifles and four handguns always have been a difficult time.

For these reasons, First PresbyThe constant refrain on the radio terian Church of Mount Vernon is Continued on Page A3 and television, in shopping malls offering a special “Blue Christmas” service on Sunday evening, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it), is welcome. The short service will be followed by a brief time of light refreshments and fellowship.

The service has been known also as a “Longest Night” service since it is celebrated close to the winter solstice, the darkest time of year.

Moreover, it has also been called a “Service of Light,” to recognize the Light of Christ that has been brought into the world of darkness.

Rev. Monica Gould, pastor of First Presbyterian, speaks to this understanding of the service.

“At Christmas, we are so often focused only on the Light, and we forget it’s the Light that has been This morning at approximately 9 a.m., Indiana State Police and Posey County Sheriff’s Department re- brought into the darkness. This sponded to an overturned tanker on S.R. 165 north of Poseyville near Mulkey Road. service acknowledges the darkPreliminary investigation revealed John O. Schmitt, 59, of Poseyville, was driving a 2006 Freightliner trac- ness, and it acknowledges that we tor and pulling a tanker full of fuel northbound S.R. 165 north of I-64. Schmitt was transporting fuel for Coun- still live in a dark world and we still try Mark. For unknown reasons, the tractor and trailer left the roadway on the east side near Mulkey Road, live in dark times. Those dark times struck a utility pole and overturned. The vehicle came to a final rest on its top and the tanker spilled fuel onto are often ignored or pushed aside the roadway and into a nearby ditch. Trooper Jacobs and three Samaritans cut the driver’s seat belt and pulled because the expectation for Christhim from the tractor before EMS arrived. Schmitt was transported to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where mas is all about joy and excitement. he is being treated for a non-life threatening head injury. As of 2:30 p.m., S.R. 165 remains closed while crews Continued on Page A3 clean up the site and remove the tractor and tanker. Nearby residents were not evacuated. Photo submitted.

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ount Vernon residents Wade and Ara Shirel take Christ’s words in the Bible literally and seriously: “Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be” (Matthew 6:21, NLT). The couple will leave December 28 for their first missionary trip together to Haiti. By the time they return on January 4, the Shirels hope to have received help in purchasing land for building a $40,000 orphanage complex in the Haitian countryside. The couple plans to sell the family’s home and possessions shortly afterward, pay off their small existing debt, and move to Haiti with their two small children, Merrigan (7) and Traxxas (3), to serve as permanent, independent missionaries there.

The Shirels will be able to build a spacious facility for their money in Haiti. They plan to construct separate buildings as living quarters for a number of boy and girl orphans and yet another building as a vocational education center. They envision a self-sufficient orphanage complex, maintained through the sale of their vocational school items and the produce from a big garden.

They admit striking out on their own, independent of any organization, runs contrary to their original plan.

While visiting Haiti for the first time just this past April with Village to Village, an organization based in Kentucky, Ara considered the idea after meeting with Betty and Doc McKinney, missionaries to Haiti for over 30 years, now retired. She was then introduced to Lukenson and Edith Cesaire, independent missionaries who run an orphanage and vocational education center in Port Au Prince, the capital city of Haiti, called Chemin D’espoir, or The Path of Hope. A native Haitian, Lukenson and his wife Edith, a native German, are excited their ministry will be duplicated by the Shirels in the countryside and

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will serve as the Shirels’ mentors in the process. The Cesaires will be the Shirels’ only contacts in Haiti.

“It’s not how we dreamed it. There have been several times we looked into hopping onboard with larger organizations, but that never panned out. It wasn’t what God wanted for us. It’s one of those surrendering moments,” Wade comments.

“It’s taken a lot of faith,” Ara adds. “It’s been kind of scary for us. My education is in music, and he’s a mechanic. How are we supposed to start up a notfor-profit organization and all that stuff? But God has been so faithful, and he’s had everything fall just right into place. No wonder his word says don’t worry. We shouldn’t worry because he takes care of us.”

Right now, the Shirels have state status and may receive non-tax-deductible American donations through Love the Lord c/o Ryan Rapp, 604 S. First Street, New Harmony, Ind. 47631. In the note section, contributors will write Chemin D’espoir. Once federal not-for-profit status is attained, future tax-deductible donations may be made at the Chemin D’espoir Facebook page, now up and running.

High school sweethearts, Wade and Ara Shirel are Morganfield, Ky., natives. They moved into this area seven years ago with Wade’s job in the coal mining industry. They attend church at Agape Family Ministries and are grateful for Agape’s support in donating items for Haitian orphans and through prayer.

By faith, the Shirels are confident they can live under the harsh conditions in the Haitian countryside. If, and it’s a big if, someone owns a home there, it’s a mud hut without electricity and without clean water (much less plumbing). Even the rich build only cinder block homes. The Shirels believe their two young children will adjust to the environment also.

“Our children are excited. They see it all as a great adventure,” Ara remarks. “They haven’t been consumed and distracted by the American environment.”

In fact, Ara says their daughter Merrigan asked for money to purchase goats for Haitian families through Samaritan’s Purse last year on her sixth birthday. Ara sees Merrigan’s action as an example of her children’s desire to help those in need.

The need is certainly great in Haiti. The country has been ravaged by political corruption, AIDS, and the devastation of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit in 2010. The Shirels say earthquake orphans in the countryside face a life of slavery or prostitution in exchange for some place to live.

Learning a trade, such as beadwork taught at Chemin D’espoir in Port Au Prince, is vital in freeing Haitian orphans from their cycle of poverty and abuse. Through the Shirels, the Cesaires are hoping to form a business partnership with Bridges of Hope, the fair trade store run by First United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon. Bridges of Hope would offer for sale the products of the Chemin D’espoir orphans.

While they wait on the timing to sell their home, Wade and Ara Shirel watch and pray for God’s continued guidance as they make plans.

“We may have material things, yet our lives aren’t fulfilled,” Wade says. “Or we can leave behind material things, and our lives will be fulfilled.”

Certainly, the Shirels are striving to fulfill Christ’s command, “Love one another.” In their desire to reach the poorest of the poor among us, we all receive a reminder of the love lessons taught in the Christmas story. The least we can do to help the Shirels is to pray for God’s clear affirmation of their plans and to wish them grace for the journey, wherever it may lead.

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Wilma Ford Wilma Ernestine Ford, 81, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at Good Samaritan Home. She was born March 10, 1931, in Griffin, Ind., to the late Ernest Solomon and Mary Louise (Griswold) Barnett.

She was a 1952 GraduMemorial Baptist Hospital School of ate of the Welborn Memori Nursing. She began her career at Welborn Hospital and retired from Evansville State Hospital after 34 years of service. She enjoyed bowling, playing games, was a season ticket holder for the Evansville Philharmonic and Civic Theater and loved watching the Pacers. She had a special gift for needlework of any kind and has created many priceless heirlooms for her family and friends. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and good nature.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; sisterin-law, Virginia Barnett; and niece, Debbie Barnett.

She is survived by her son, Mitch Ford of Evansville; daughter, Tammy Ford (John Klueh) of Leopold, IN; grandsons, Christopher Dusch of Timaru, New Zealand and Matt and Stephen Ford, both of Evansville; granddaughter, Lindsey Emge of Evansville; step-granddaughter, Morgen (Tom) Gallo of Boston, Mass.; brothers, Kenneth Barnett of New Harmony and Malcolm (Maxine) Barnett of Lewisville, Texas; and nephews, Michael and Jeff (Connie) Barnett, both of Texas.

Services will be at noon on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at Alexander East Chapel, with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Griffin, Ind. Friends may visit Thursday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Wilma’s family would like to thank the Protestant Home and the Good Samaritan Home for their compassionate care.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vectren Energy Community Assistance Program, 401 SE Sixth Street, Suite 001, Evansville, IN, 47713 to help those in need with their heating and utility bills. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel. com.

Find our COMPLETELY NEW website at: WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM Trails, from Page 1A promise to grant easements from the relevant property owners, which were obtained and included with the application.

Also, the Parks Board promised to acquire any other property for the trail’s completion, if necessary.

To the easements; questions have arisen about South Road and Indian Mounds Farm. When the grant was submitted, the belief was that South Road extended to the Vectren easement.

However, when the road was surveyed, it was discovered that it did not and a portion of the trail would have to cross a portion of Indian Mounds Farm. I am pleased to say that at the November 2012 regular session meeting of the New Harmony Town Council, a member of the family who owns the property promised that the trail could pass over and that the family supported the project.

The Parks Board was surprised and dismayed when the Town Council voted to attempt to terminate the trail project, and interfere with the agreement between the Parks Board and the DNR at their November 2012 regular session meeting. Since that time, both Boards have been informed by legal opinion that the grant agreement is between the New Harmony Parks Recreation/Tree Board and the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources. The Parks Board is a separate autonomous until of local government, governed by its Board, the members of which are appointed by the Town Council. The Parks Board has substantial independent authority, including the power to enter into contracts and agreements.

This Board is excited about our trails and this project! We are proud to be one of seven grant recipients of Gov. Daniels INShape Indiana initiative! We are humbled that at an anonymous citizen donor considered our Board when making a contribution to honor Veterans, which will pay the 20 percent

Mary Elizabeth (Seng) Weinzapfel, age 76, of St. Philip, IN, passed away Tuesday December 4, 2012 at the VNA Hospice Charlier Center.

Mary was a very loving wife and mother, she loved doing craft work, knitting, crocheting quilting and making little villages and giving them to the family as Christmas gifts. She worked as a secretary for her husband’s construction company “Weinzapfel Mill and Building” for 27 years. Her husband retired and their sons took over the business. Mary then became secretary for her sons for 15 years at Weinzapfel Custom Homes and for 4 years at Weinzapfel Greenhouses. She was a life member of St. Philip Catholic Church and a 1954 graduate of Mater Dei High School.

Surviving Mary are her husband of 58 years, Leo Weinzapfel; seven sons, David (Diane) Weinzapfel, Kenneth Weinzapfel, Michael (Roberta) Weinzapfel, Robert (Julie) Weinzapfel, Anthony (Karen) Weinzapfel, Christopher (Viki) Weinzapfel and Ronald (Rita) Weinzapfel, all of Mt. Vernon; four sisters, Sharon (Don) Schulz, Jean (Ron) Knustman, Cecelia (Bill) Schulz, all of Evansville and Janet (Kenny) Ziliak of Chrisney, IN and two brothers, Don (Shirley) Seng of Mt. Vernon and Steve (Sylvia) Seng of Evansville. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, Krista (Branden) Lemmons, Nicholas (Colleen) Weinzapfel, Kendra (David) Horkin, Craig Weinzapfel, Sergeant James Weinzapfel, Joseph Weinzapfel, Philip Weinzapfel, Kayla Weinzapfel, Kellyn Weinzapfel, Sherilyn Weinzapfel, Adam Weinzapfel, Eric Weinzapfel, Anna Weinzapfel, Isaac Weinzapfel, Brett Weinzapfel, Samuel Weinzapfel, Keaton Glaser, Jake (Tammie) Erwin and Melissa Erwin and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Mary Seng and sister, JoAnn Seng.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2012, at St. Philip Catholic Church, with the Rev. David Nunning officiating. Burial was in the St. Philip Church Cemetery.

Friends visited with the family from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street where there was a memorial service conducted at 3 p.m. Friends also visited with the family from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Friday at St. Philip Church.

The family wishes to extend thanks to all of the nurses, nurses aides, and volunteers at the VNA Charlier Hospice Center that helped make Mary’s life comfortable until her death.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip Catholic Church, 3500 S. St. Philip Road, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 or to the VNA Hospice Charlier Center, 610 E. Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47708.

Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com. match required by the grant. We have a draft of a timetable for completion of the Colonel Richard Owen Veterans Memorial Trail and are proud to say it should be finished by September 13, 2013. So, Forward We Go, improving our community!

The statement was signed “Respectfully, Jeanne G. Maudlin, President, New Harmony Parks and Recreation/Tree Board.”

In addition to outgoing president Jeanne Maudlin, the current New Harmony Parks and Recreation/Tree Board includes Johnathon Scott (secretary), Tom Williams and Barbara McConnell. The New Harmony Town Council liaison is Linda Warrum. She may attend meetings, but cannot vote. All attended Thursday night’s meeting.

At the November 15, 2012, meeting of the New Harmony Town Council referenced in Maudlin’s statement, council members voted 4-1 to terminate the trail project and return the grant money and the contribution of matching grant money.

Town President David Campbell cast the lone vote to go forward with the trail.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the New Harmony Parks and Recreation/Tree Board falls on Thursday, January 10, 2013. A newly appointed president will conduct business then.

fer the service after speaking to Posey County’s Lily Pad cancer support group. “There, they talked about how at Christmas, people feel it’s not the time of year to talk about their cancer.

Maybe now is the time to say everybody has something they feel they cannot talk about because it doesn’t meet the expectation of how you’re supposed to feel during Christmas.”

During the service, Gould says, people may join in sharing and hear-

ing prayers, Scripture, and music that acknowledge God’s presence for those who mourn, for those who struggle and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Guests may choose also whether or not they want to partake of open communion, extended to everyone there.

First Presbyterian Church is located at 120 E. Sixth Street in Mount Vernon, next door to the fire and police station.

Ample off-street parking is available.

Chamlee sentence, from Page 1A and over 500 rounds of ammunition,” Parkhurst said. “And while they were searching for the weapons, detective Jeremy Fortune observed several items commonly associated with manufacturing methamphetamine.”

At that point, Fortune returned to Judge Brent Almon asking for a second search warrant to search the property for evidence of manufacturing methamphetamine.”

The officers then found an active meth lab with a liquid that was bubbling while being used as part of the manufacturing process. They also found many items commonly used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine.

During the search, two safes in the house were opened and in one of the safes, officers found multiple coffee filters that had been used to filter the liquid from the drug during the manufacturing process. Officers were able to remove methamphetamine from the filters, as well as some baggie corners which contained the drug. Those items were sent to the Indiana State Police labs and were found to weigh in excess of three grams and were confirmed as methamphetamine.

Officers also found approximately 1,000 pseudoephedrine pills. Posey County Drug Task Supervisor Kenneth Rose testified during the trial that in his training and experience that not only was there an active lab in the home, but that many of the pills could be used to produce a minimum of at least another 10 grams of the drug.

“Kenneth Rose testified during the sentencing hearing that this was a major manufacturing operation that was ongoing,” Parkhurst said. “He said that, in his opinion, with his years of experience, Chamlee was a major supplier of methamphetamine to individuals in Posey County.”

Chamlee was represented by Mount Vernon attorney Jake Warrum, who back in the summer had made a motion to suppress this information, claiming that the initial entry into the home was unlawful.

Following a hearing, the motion was denied by Almon.

Following that hearing, Joanna Chamlee was also charged with dealing and/or being in possession of methamphetamine.

Mrs. Chamlee pled guilty and was sentenced earlier this year.

Mr. Chamlee decided to go to trial on the charges this week

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but they “waived jury,” and just tried it to Judge Almon.

Chamlee has been in jail since July 21, 2011.

During the bench trial before Judge Brent Almon, Parkhurst said federal ATF agent Chad Foreman testified that seven long guns, rifles and shotguns, and four handguns were found in Chamlee’s bedroom. Detective Kenneth Rose, supervisor of the Posey County Drug Task Force, testified more than three grams of methamphetamine and enough pseudoephedrine pills to make at least 10 grams of methamphetamine were found in three safes in the home and an active lab in the garage.

Parkhurst also called Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Montgomery, Foreman, Fortune, Rose, and officer Rebecca Nickless, a forensic chemist with the Indiana State Police Department lab. The only testimony for the defense was Chamlee’s wife, Joanna.

Besides being found guilty of the first three charges, the judge took under advisement charges four and five, possession of methamphetamine, over three grams, a Class C felony, and possession of methamphetamine while also in possession of a firearm.

“Chamlee had a prior felony conviction in Vanderburgh County and a lot of guns and ammunition came out of that home and we are happy with the judge finding him guilty,” Parkhurst said.

“I think this sentence should send a message that we are serious about this and the people of Posey County are tired of meth and meth labs in their county,” Rose said. “I think this is a significant sentencing. I was happy with Judge Almon’s action and decisions on this. I am so pleased with all the hard work by my guys and all the law enforcement agencies involved with this.”

Parkhurst indicated that he fully expects an appeal due primarily to the denial of the request of suppression of some of the information. Warrum was appointed to represent Chamlee during his appeal.

“We have presented case law and evidence to the judge and we feel that our entry into the home by the police was more than lawful and we feel confident this case and the sentence will be upheld on appeal,” Parkhurst said.

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Blue Christmas Service, from Page 1A This service is for people who find themselves in a place where they only see the darkness and don’t see the hope,” Gould comments. “It’s a time also for people who are not sad or dealing with a loss, but they’re in a ‘bah humbug’ kind of mood. It gives people a chance to say, ‘There’s another way to come into Christmas.’ That’s coming into Christmas through the ‘Silent Night’ rather than the ‘Joy to the World.’”

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DECEMBER 10, 2002 Posey County News Local writer Steve Joos’ poetry is published in literary anthology.

Town & Country Home Extension Club meets at home of Sally Huck with one guest present, Linda Warrum.

Posey County Council on Aging holds homemade chicken and dumpling dinner and bazaar.

First Annual Poseyville Christmas Ball held at the new Poseyville Community Center.

Whitney Butman of New Harmony and Jennifer Korff of Poseyville are Posey County 4-H Accomplishment Scholarship winners.

DECEMBER 9, 1987 Posey County News Posey County receives almost $10,000 in extra revenue from a tax refund.

Farm Bureau Ladies enjoy Christmas party and meeting in Poseyville.

Bob Straub Photography donates photographs of old Cynthiana School House.

New Harmony holds annual Christmas Open House sponsored by the Workingman’s Institute, Historic New Harmony, and the New Harmony State Historic Site.

North Posey places third in its own speech meet.

Cynthiana State Bank hosts a present-laden Santa at all three of its locations.

RETROSPECT DECEMBER 7, 1962 Posey County News Community Christmas Music Festival held at North Posey High School gym.

James Reibel, Robb Twp., wins 5-acre corn contest.

Airman Basic Robert J. Wilson becomes Air Force radar trainee.

Optometry assignment for North Posey Army Second Lieutenant Donald W. Markee of Poseyville.

American Legion Auxilliary to host Christmas party.

Free 6 1/2 foot aluminum Christmas tree with any appliance purchased at Foster’s in Poseyville.

United Protestant Mission for Men held in Poseyville.

Give one last gift this holiday season, give the gift of blood Locust Creek Donor Center, 2546 Locust Creek Drive, Evansville 12/18/2012, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 12/19/2012, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 12/20/2012, 6 a.m. - noon p.m., St. Mary’s Medical Center / The Manor, 3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville of The Posey County Humane Society 12/20/2012, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 12/21/2012, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stockwell Blood Donation Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville 12/23/2012, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 613 Cherry St., Evansville 12/26/2012, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #73, 801 Court Street, Evansville 12/26/2012, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stockwell Blood DonaJojo is a 3 year old male poodle/maltese mix. He is tion Center, 29 South Stockextremely sweet. It takes him some time to get to know well Road, Evansville 12/27/2012, 10 a.m. - 3 strange men. A little shy. Loves to play. Good with cats p.m., Stockwell Blood Donaand certain dogs. Call 838-3211 tion Center, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville The holiday season is here, and with it comes the exchange of gifts amongst family and friends. But many hospital patients have a gift on their wish list this year that only generous hearts can give: a blood donation.

Once the hustle and bustle of the holidays subsides, the American Red Cross reminds people to give one last gift — give blood. A blood donation

can be the most meaningful gift of the season.

As many as 44,000 blood donations are needed every day across the country to meet the needs of patients.

Make an appointment to donate by visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS. Vanderburgh County: 12/17/2012, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Red Cross

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Kayla George, Flo Barlett and Kate Wagner employees at New Harmonie Healthcare Center organized the sale of home baked cookies to benefit those with cancer, Friday, December 7, 2012 at New Harmonie Healthcare Center. Photo submitted

PC Pound Puppies News Our Adoption Locations Adoptions Tuesday through Friday 1-7 and Saturday 1-5 at 1001 N. Main Street, at Tri-State K9 University. Please stop by and see what we have to offer - call 305-4737 before you stop by!

Please visit us on Sundays at Pet Food Center North (in the Target complex at North

Many people find the holidays a delightful, upbeat time of year. But for others, the holidays— that time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s– can be a lonely, stressful time of year.

Feelings of sadness, low energy and wistfulness can be hard to cope with, particularly if you’ve lost a family member or friend at this time of year. Or feelings of loneliness may be present if some of your family members will be away and won’t make it home for the holidays this year.

If you are feeling empty or sad during the holidays while everyone around you seems to be having fun, you can make practical changes

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Max is just one of many dogs who have been waiting and waiting for the right person to come along to give them a home. Max is an active boy who needs an adult home with lots of room to run. He gets along with some other dogs, but would need to meet any potential new housemates first. He has been waiting over a year for a new home.

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INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup of butter, melted 1 cup of tightly packed dark brown sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1/3 cup of butterscotch chips (chopped walnuts and chocolate chips are equally tasty) DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter and flour an 8X8 pan. Whisk together the melted butter and sugar in a bowl.

2. Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk.

3. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, mix it all together. Add the butterscotch chips or other mixins.

4. Pour into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Cut into squares and servet.

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Please immediately call Animal Control at 838-8362 to report a lost or found pet.

Do not wait a few days to see if a lost pet comes home.

Foster Homes We are in need of foster homes to help with house & crate training, which helps to make the dogs more adoptable. If you think you can help, please contact us.

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that allow you to feel less stressed and more relaxed.

First, it is important to recognize stressors that may lead to feeling blue and overstressed. Try to work on reducing these stressors throughout the year so the holidays will be more joyful.

Next, recognize that you can choose a new way of thinking that reduces holiday stress and sadness.

Keep in mind that unrealistic perceptions and expectations are part of every holiday season. Some people feel so stressed and anxious at this time of year they want to be left alone. But you can work on having a new attitude of looking forward to joining in the festivities of the season.

Managing daily stress If you have battled anxiety, stress and low energy during the holidays, you are probably looking for a respite from a variety of stressors that can make life miserable.

Think of stress this way.

Stress is crucial if you are in a crisis. Stress is a natural and important biological “fight or flight” response.

The body is designed for short bursts of activity, but the ongoing nature of daily stress often means that the system is left ‘on’ to respond.

Seven tips to make your holidays more meaningful Use these tips to make this holiday season the best it can be –a season of less stress and more meaning for

you and your family.

1. Take care of yourself by eating right. People tend to skip meals, eat on the run, and eat more sugar during the holidays. Manage stress by managing your health.

2. Give yourself permission to feel a mix of emotions during the holidays.

Most people feel an ebb and flow of emotions throughout the year but often more so during holidays because it is a season that evokes memories of the past.

3. It is okay to spend time taking care of yourself. When you do, you’ll be more apt to relax and enjoy the season. People have different levels of needs so pay attention to your own unique circumstances.

4. Give yourself permission to have more control in your life. You don’t have to say ‘yes’ to every holiday invitation or request.

5. Time management is very important for reducing stress. For example, let some of your children or grandchildren prepare holiday meals, bake cookies or help decorate the house.

6. Share responsibilities.

Ask for help. Delegate holiday tasks so you’re not overstressed with deadlines.

7. Don’t have unrealistic expectations about what you can and can‘t do during the holidays. Give yourself credit for what you can do and recognize you’re not super human. When you do, you’ll have a more enjoyable holiday season.

Local yard sites to close for winter The Mount Vernon and Poseyville Yard Waste Drop-off Sites will close for the winter December 20. Wednesday, December 19 will be the last day either will be open until March. For more information, contact the Posey County Solid Waste District at 838-1613.

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Park) between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., where you can see many of the dogs from our shelter available for adoption. Call us for our latest adoption days schedule or to check on which dogs we will be bringing that week. Please visit our PC Pound Puppies facebook page for the most up-to-date information.

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December 13 - Rachel Ungetheim, Evelyn Rogers, Joni Hidbrader, Andrew Ralph, Tom Giles, Brandon Dixon, Rachel Ungetheim, Kevin Morris December 14 - Connie Armstrong, Dr. Edward Murphy, Brody Laws December 15 - Joel Robinson, Keith Mespeedon, Brian Huebner, Isaac Field, Sandy Williams, Blair Williams December 16 - Jim Johnson, Tim Wiley, Norma Houghton, Amy Kissel December 17 - Silver Nelson, Winter Nelson, Deborah Parker, Keith Lockwood, Adam Bousquet, Frank Peterlin If you have a name to be included in the birthday calendar, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news1@poseycountynews.com.

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COMMUNITY The Centre to host Discover the Dinasour Exhibit on Dec. 14, 15

Workers from both Koester Construction and Siemer’s Glass replaced windows in New Harmony’s Barn Abbey last week. The glass panes are 51x132”, weighing 300 pounds each. Photo submitted.

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After 65 million years they’ve returned and can be found at The Centre’s Exhibit Hall on December 14, 15 and 16. Admission is $15 Ages 12 and up, $10 Ages 2-11 and 65+ and Children under 2 free and the hours will be Friday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m..

Discover the Dinosaurs, a hands on exhibit including over 60 animatronics and museum quality dinosaur replicas is coming to Evansville. The exhibit showcases museum quality pieces along with several moving animatronics dinosaurs, all in a fun and educational environment. Kids and families are encouraged to get up close and touch some of the dinosaurs on display, an opportunity which isn’t usually available in museum exhibits and other dinosaur events. This is the cornerstone of Discover the Dinosaurs. In addition to the exhibit, other activities included in admission price are the Dino Dig, Dino Den play area,

Dino coloring area, scavenger hunt, and Dino Theater. *Several other attractions including gem & fossil panning, face painting, dinosaur inflatables, mini golf, and Dino rides are available for additional charge.

School age children love dinosaurs, and Discover the Dinosaurs engages the imaginations of kids to learn, gives them the hands on opportunity to touch a dinosaur, actually ride on the back of a T-Rex, and experience other fun activities & attractions that make spending the day with dinosaurs, fun for all ages. Learn-Touch-Ride at Discover the Dinosaurs!

Admission at the door is $15 Ages 12 and up, $10 Ages 2-11 and 65+ and Children under 2 are free. Admission includes entrance to the Dinosaur Exhibit, Dino Dig, Dino Den, Dino Theater, Dino Coloring Station and Scavenger Hunt.

Other attractions require separate tickets.

For additional information go to or call the Centre at 812435-5770 ext. 211.

Artist Bob Zasadny stopped by The Posey County News last week. Bob creates one-of-a-kind abstract sculptures from fiberglass and other materials. Bob’s artwork can be found online at www.bobzabstractsculpture.com or purchased locally at the Creation Station in New Harmony. Photo by Zach Straw

Five steps to extend the life of your holiday trees, plants Special to the news by Melinda Myers The holidays can be a wonderful, yet stressful time. Reduce stress and enhance your families’ enjoyment this season by increasing the benefits of holiday décor and gifts and by taking a few shortcuts to properly care for holiday trees and plants.

1. Keep your Christmas tree looking its best by keeping

the tree stand filled with water. Make this a daily chore for someone trying to stay on Santa’s nice list.

Don’t worry if good help is hard to find. Purchase or make your own self-watering device. Use a decorative tin or plastic bucket set in a box and wrapped to hide its presence.

Fill it with water and run a piece of plastic tubing from the bucket to the tree stand. Weight each end of the tubing, so it stays at the bottom of the reservoir. Test before leaving town to make sure it is in working order.

2. Add some holiday plants this year. Many studies have shown that indoor plants can boost mood levels, reduce fatigue and even lower stress.

Plus, it’s easy to extend the life of your holiday plants.

Place them in a cool bright location away from drafts of hot or cold air. Water thoroughly and often enough to keep the soil moist. Pour off any excess water that collects in the saucer, basket or foil wrap to prevent root rot.

Save time and improve your plants growing conditions by placing pebbles in the base of the saucer or foil to elevate the plants above the excess water. As the water evaporates, it increases the humidity around the plants. Or purchase one of the saucer inserts, like rubber grids, that work the same way.

3. Use nature-inspired decorations that provide enjoyment throughout the holiday season and beyond. Colorful stems, white painted allium seed heads and wooden stars can add beauty throughout the holidays and much of the year. Red wood wreaths are festive enough for the holidays and timeless enough to leave hanging on your wall year round. Luminaries can be used to light the entrance to your home or the path to your outdoor living space during

warmer months. Use a few roosting pocket bird houses to decorate trees and greenery and then move them outside for the birds. These decorations can provide beauty and enjoyment way beyond the holiday season and remove some of the pressure to take down all of the holiday decorations by a certain date.

4. Spruce up indoor plants with a few holiday flowers, spangles and lights. Place a few cut flowers in floral picks filled with water. Place these in one or more of your houseplants for some seasonal color. Or add one of the miniature poinsettias, kalanchoes or cyclamen to a large planter. Simply sink the flowering plant, pot and all, into your houseplant container. Replace the small flowering plants as they fade or the seasons change.

Add colorful stems, ribbons and winter branch lights to your houseplants and planters for a bit of seasonal sparkle.

Branch lights are also a festive way to light an entrance, bathroom, or other out of the way space. Look for lights with timers to extend the life of the batteries and reduce your workload.

5. Increase value and extend enjoyment with gifts that give twice. A tabletop spruce tree, perfect for any size home can add greenery and fragrance long past the holidays. And, once the weather is suitable for planting, move your tree into the garden. Or re-gift it to a friend or relative looking to expand their landscape.

Make this a holiday you can relax, enjoy and remember throughout the coming year.

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Owensville Board of Director News The Owensville Alumni Board of Directors met in the Owensville Public Library to discuss the 2013 Owensville Alumni Banquet. The alumni banquet will be held on April 20 2013 at the REH Center, doors will open at 4 p.m. and the banquet will start at 6 p.m. Present at the meeting: President Tammy Cox, 1st Vice-President Rhonda Wells, 2 Vice-President Donnie Barrett, Secretary Linda Presnell, Treasurer Marcia Scott, members present were Peggy Callis, John Douglas, Margo English, Paul Garrett Charles Mair, Clyde Scott, Tarrell Thompson.

President Tammy Cox called the meeting to order.

Secretary Linda Presnell read the minutes from the last meeting and Marcia Scott gave the treasurer report. Several topics concerning the banquet were then discussed and voted on. It was determined that William (Bill) Johnson would be the 2013 banquet guest speaker. Donnie Barrett then led a discussion on the new speaker system and it was determined to take a look at the speak mountings to determine if they needed to be adjusted. Once again the Gibson Southern Band will help in setting up chairs and tables for the banquet. Linda gave three choices to choose from for the banquet reservation

form and the board decided to take the reservation form that shows a picture of the old Owensville school building.

The 2013 Owensville Alumni banquet will honor the fifty year classes’ of 1962 & 1963.

Charles Mair then asked for advice on the banquet program under development.

Several changes were made in the program and it will be presented at the next meeting of the board of directors for final approval.

Margo English then led a discussion on a mass media slide show of the Owensville Alumni books compiled by Kenny Sharp over the years of past banquets and other Owensville Alumni activi-

Members of the Mount Vernon Kiwanis went shopping for kids for Christmas. (L to R) Dennis Moore, David Belcher, Tammy Belcher, Don Sobek, Ed Adams, Terri Austin, Beth McFadin Higgins, Jack Higgins, Christy Davis and Bill Gooden. Photo submitted

APL News Busy Hands “Busy Hands” is a gathering of crafters who will be meeting at 10 a.m. on December 12. If you quilt, knit, do tatting, crochet, etc. come and join the fun! No registration is necessary but space is limited.

Lego Club The Lego Club will be meeting on December 12 at 3:30 p.m. This is a monthly club for anyone age 6 and older who loves working with Legos. Each meeting we will be building things from Legos.

Registration is required.

T.A.B. Holiday Party Teens can join us December 17 at 3:30 p.m. for our BiWeekly Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) meeting. We will

ties. Margo has put in countless hours developing this project and showed a sample on her computer to the board of directors and it was determined that further discussion needed to occur to decide implementation of this historical project. The slides will eventually be available to view at the REH Center. Margo also discussed the beginning of an Owensville Alumni Facebook page. This would enable all Owensville alumni to keep up on current alumni, send messages, receive information about banquets, and register for future banquets and other Owensville Alumni events.

The Board of Directors decided that Stoll’s restaurant on highway 41 will cater this year’s banquet. Discussion was held about the menu and votes were taken on what was to be served. The meal has a variety and should be pleasing to all. The Sunshine club will act as servers.

The board of directors encourages all Owensville alumni to donate money for the Gibson Southern Dollars for Scholars. Donations are tax deductible and help Montgomery and Wabash township students attend college. Send your donations to Owensville Alumni Association P.O. Box 730, Owens-

ville, Indiana, 47665.

The Board of Directors also encourages any alumni that have had a change in address to please send in your new address to the Owensville alumni address listed above.

Each year the Alumni board sends out numerous invita-

tions that get returned, please send in your new address if it has changed. Tammy took a vote to adjourn the meeting.

The next Owensville Board of Directors meeting will be held at the Owensville public library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2013.

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By Stanley Campbell have snacks and discuss programming, social networking and what we can do to help our library and local community.

This program is for those in grades 6 – 12 only.

Winter Storytimes Registration Begins Registration for our Winter Storytimes begins on December 19 at 9 a.m. The next storytimes session will begin January 7 and conclude February 19. The next Laughs and Crafts Club session will conclude on February 21. Baby/ Toddler (Monday or Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.) You may choose to register for Monday or Tuesday storytimes. This program is for children ages Birth to 36 months, and their

caregivers. Activities include rhymes, music, and movement along with tips on promoting literacy with very young children. 3 to 5 Year Olds (Monday or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.)

For 3 - 5 year olds. Activities include stories, crafts, music and much more. Parents are welcome to either participate with their child, or can use the time to browse the library for their own interests.

Attention Artists In order to expand our service to the community, the Alexandrian Public Library has a wall gallery for artists to display their work in our foyer.

We are in search of local amateur and professional talent.

You need not live in the Mount

Vernon area to participate, display and promote your work.

We are now accepting requests for this free gallery space for March and April of 2013. Reservations are also being accepted for the use of the library glass display case in our foyer for the coming year.

Library Hours Alexandrian Public Library is open Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., FridaySaturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For additional information about library services or to register for a library program call 838-3286 or you can visit our website at http://www.apl. lib.in.us . You can find us on Facebook.

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Piper Bay Rager Kirk and Jill Rager of Henderson, Ky. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Piper Bay, born November 18, 2012, at 7:43 p.m. at Women’s Hospital in Evansville. Piper weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Jake and Beth Ann Neuffer of New Harmony Ind.. Maternal great-grandparents are Jacob and Patricia Neuffer of New Harmony Ind.. Paternal grandparents are Lanny and Mary Jane Decker of Evansville and David and Ruth Rager of Evansville.

Kenzie was welcomed home by her older half-sister Hayden.

Rita Reynolds leads the New Harmony Community Choir as they sing for residents of the Ford Home on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce

American Legion Holiday Events New Year’s Eve party Reservations are now available at Post 5 American Legion. Cost is $15 per person and the entertainment will be “Mid-Ranger Band”. Seating is limited, please stop in and reserve your seats as soon as possible. Payment is due when making reservations. This event is open to the public.

Family Christmas party Post 5 American Legion will hold its Legion Family Christmas Party on Saturday December 22 at the post home from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. All children 12 and under of Post 5 Legion Family members (Legion, Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion) are invited to attend.

Christmas party The American Legion #370 is hosting a family Christmas party on December 15, 2012 at 6 p.m. until closing. This event is open for all members and guests. Please bring a covered dish or desert. Baked ham will be provided. The American Legion #370 is located at Church Street in New Harmony, Ind. Call (812)682-3873 for more information.

Adult Christmas party Post 5 will host its annual Adult Christmas Party on Sunday December 23 from noon until 5 p.m. All Post 5 Legion Family members (Legion, Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion) are invited to attend.

Auxiliary Christmas party This years Auxiliary Christmas party will be held at the Post home on Wednesday, December 12 at 6 p.m. The party will serve as the meeting for the month of December. There will be a $8 gift exchange and please bring at least one item for the local food pantry. The Auxiliary Officers will prepare the meal.

Enjoying Sunday afternoon’s open house at the Charles Ford are Ellen Naab with family members Katelyn Seibert and Clara Naab. Photo by Dave Pearce

Under the Beams presents Kentucky Youth Join for a celebration of the joyful sounds of the holiday season as Under the Beams presents The Kentucky Youth Chorale on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Rapp Owen Granary in New Harmony, Ind. To assure seating, tickets are available at New Harmony Soup Company or at the door. Admission is free, but a donation for charities will be collected. The event is sponsored

by Granary Trustees and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Kelsey Owen and Cody Ungetheim enjoy dancing at the North Posey Snowball on Saturday night at North Posey.

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Carrington to hold Laughter’s Good Tour at the Centre on December 16 Rodney Carrington will be at the Centre on February 16, 2012 for his Laughter’s Good Tour where he performs a mix of his comedic songs and his hilarious stand-up. Tickets will go on sale December 7 at 10 a.m.

All seats are $43.75. Tickets

are available at the Centre Box Office from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday thru Friday. You can also get tickets on ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. For additional ticket information call The Centre at 812-4355770 ext. 211.

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The University of Evansville is proud to announce that the following local students will perform at the Department of Music's 33rd annual Holiday Pops concert, to be held at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 4 in Downtown Evansville's Victory Theatre: Sarah Tuley of Evansville, majoring in Music Performance Jason Salo of Evansville, majoring in Music Education Kelli Coleman of Evansville, majoring in Music Education Samuel Barnett of Evansville, majoring in Special Non-Degree Kate Higgins of Mount Vernon, majoring in Nursing Josie Brown of Wadesville, majoring in Music Therapy Holiday Pops brings together ensembles and soloists, including the University's choirs, orchestra, and wind and jazz ensembles, to perform holiday favorites.

The concert is free and open to the public.

This year's program features around 190 University of Evansville students and five faculty members performing sacred and secular musical selections, including "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Sleigh Ride," Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Fanta-

Evansville community by performing in the Holiday Pops concert," said Thomas Josenhans, chair of the Department of Music. "The collaborative efforts of UE students and faculty make this performance a local favorite every holiday season."

Grandmother Tammy and Great-grandmother Ramona look on as the children create their Christmas decorations at the Hoosier Salon during Christmas in New Harmony.

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CHURCH December Menu for Community Meals Free meal to anyone at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Poseyville serving from 5 – 6:30 pm.

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Seeds of the Sower It had been a day of rain and wind. After the clouds gave way to the sunshine, a mother decided to take her two sons for a walk. As they passed a large mud puddle, the older son pushed his smaller brother into it. Astonished, the mother asked, “Why did you do that?” “BeAustin and Aaron Jacobs join Tim Cotner (left to right) in providing the multiple cause,” he replied, “I was drum parts to "African Advent Alleluia" as the finale to The Advent Cantata, which tricked.” “What do you mean was sung by the 13 voice choir at Trinity United Church of Christ on December 9, 2012. tricked?” she asked. “Well,” Photo submitted

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Parks Board, from Page 1A questions, as promised, to the best of members’ ability.

New Harmony Town Council members who had submitted their intent to speak were called upon to ask questions and to comment after citizens and to engage in dialogue with Parks Board members.

Three citizens expressed concern about the completion of the veterans’ memorial trail: Virginia Alsop at 1234 South Main Street—“Our ground,” she said, “connects South Road”; her husband, Don Alsop, at the same address and Alvin Blaylock at 17 Meadow Lane.

Virginia and Don Alsop allowed copies to be made of their questions for the Parks Board and for the press. Virginia Alsop asked the following questions, published from a written copy: Is South Road only going to be for golf cart travel or will vehicles be allow on it?

My understanding earlier was the golf cart trail was going to be on the west side of Main Street behind the Labyrinth and along the grape vintage. What changed that? That scenery is much prettier there than the one down South Road. I think that you are invading peoples privacy. Have you considered that at all?

Have you thought about how dangerous it could be, people in a golf cart pulling out of South Road onto Main. The traffic coming into town is always driving very fast. I see this every day.

I believe that there are plenty of roads to ride golf carts on, you can ride a golf cart on any street in town except Church St. Don Alsop then asked the following questions, published from a written copy: Do you have a drawing of the golf cart trail that we can look at?

What do you intend to do with South Road from the middle of Main Street to the East end of South Road?

Do you intend to upgrade this road to the level of the other streets in New Harmony?

Do you intend to put any gates or blockage between the middle of Main Street to the east end of my property?

Am I still going to have access to the east end of my property on South Road?

When you build a bridge across the ditch, is it going to be only the size for a golf cart or other vehicles and any kind of equipment that might need to go on it?

Among the Alsops’ questions answered during the new business segment of the meeting, Maudlin confirmed that no motorized vehicles, with the exception of motorized wheelchairs, would be allowed on the trail. The trail would be for the use of

golf carts (electric or gas), bicycles, and pedestrians. As for danger to golf carts exiting onto Main Street, Parks Board member Tom Williams suggested “Golf Cart Crossing” signs might be erected.

Before threatening legal action, Don Alsop insisted that the route of the trail would block entrance and exit to his property on a public access road, namely South Road. He stated that South Road did not belong to the county, and, therefore, could not be annexed by the Town of New Harmony. Once Alsop threatened litigation, Town President David Campbell followed by Town Attorney Nathan Maudlin advised the Parks Board to engage in no more discussion with Alsop.

Another New Harmony property owner, Alvin Blaylock, said that he owned four lots in the area where the trail will be added and that the trail would border three of those lots. He then asked two questions: 1) Why weren’t the landowners contacted early on to ask their feelings about the trail, and 2) Would it be possible to see the design of the bridge, purportedly going across a ditch, with elevations, size, and any other measurements?

Blaylock then asked to go on record to say, “I am totally against having this cart path put there. I went back and bought the property like I did for privacy. This will be an extreme invasion of that with people probably wanting to trespass in the yard and this kind of thing, littering. If you put that on record, I’ll be very happy.”

Among the answers Blaylock received later was the confirmation that a bridge would be built on the trail and its dimensions could be reviewed, and that, in regard to his privacy concerns, no one was allowed on any trails after curfew at dark. Blaylock said his concern was how his privacy would be invaded during the day. Discussion focused on landowner notice during the dialogue with New Harmony Town Council member Joe Straw and related below in this article.

Nathan Maudlin, husband of Jeanne Maudlin and New Harmony town attorney, spoke as a resident at 524 South Street in favor of the completion of the trail. “I’d like to commend the Parks Board for the work it does, especially the president, my wife.

You’ve beautified the town. I think it’s too bad you’re dealing with this issue right now,” he said. He stressed that discussions about the route had been conducted in public meetings. He then added, “Each citizen has a responsibility to keep track of what the government is doing. This trail has been part of the comprehensive plan and was es-

tablished almost four years ago. I hope you don’t get criticism here because you certainly don’t deserve it.”

Likewise, David Flanders, who owns and resides at Cook’s on Brewery Bed and Breakfast, 815 Brewery Street, with Parks Board secretary Johnathon Scott, also spoke in support of the project. “As owners of a bed and breakfast, we regularly have guests who also enjoy the trails. We either lend or rent our golf cart on many occasions to them as well as rent golf carts from Andrew with New Harmony Golf Cart Company. Almost without exception upon the return of our guests to our house following their use of the golf carts, they regularly praise the trails and find them a very beautiful attribute to the town and often tell us they wish they had something similar in their own towns when they return. As a result, I know Johnathon and I support the extension of the trails, not only for our guests as well as for ourselves and think that they contribute a great asset to the Town of New Harmony.”

New Harmony Town Council member Joe Straw said he spoke for his constituents, some for and some against, the trail. Referencing the Parks Board meeting held November 9, 2006, at which Straw said, “Dr. Rice” was present, the Parks Board was advised of the steps to follow when filing for the grant to extend the trails: 1) procure easements of 15-20 feet from those owning property along the proposed trail; 2) hold a public hearing and notify the citizens living within 300 feet of the proposed trail so that the public can comment and be heard and be put on record; 3) select an engineering firm to write the grant and complete the planned studies needed for the grant application; 4) select an appraiser for property easements and any property donated for trail projects.

“The question I guess I’m asking is, ‘Did the Parks Board have a public hearing?’ I can’t find the minutes of it,” Straw stated.

Parks Board President Jeanne Maudlin said she could not speak to the question since the meeting occurred before her tenure on the Parks Board, but added that Parks Board member Barbara McConnell “believes there were three.”

Straw responded that the Parks Board could get back with him later on the matter.

He then commented, “I want you to understand very well: I am not against your trail.

The thing that I am here for, as a councilman and as a property owner here in town, too, is I’m elected to listen to the people, people both ways. My thought is, ‘Can there be changes made? I asked that ques-

tion in a meeting, and I was told, ‘No, there can’t be.’ OK, I went to the grant, looked at the grant—things can be changed in the trail, in this grant. So I feel like I was misled. So that’s another question. So I have nothing wrong with the second trail: it is the route that it’s taking. I have to listen to both sides. I want you to understand that. . . .So I feel like both sides of those people need to be represented and heard. You are doing that tonight. That’s fine. I really appreciate that.”

Regarding a change to the trail route, Maudlin read a prepared answer: “Yes, with written permission from the state. Additionally, though, new archeological and engineering studies would have to be done, which would take time and funding. This grant that we have been given is the result of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ INShape Indiana Initiative as well as the Indiana State Trails and Greenways and Bikeways Plan. This grant is the result of federal funding per state request. Seven of these grants were awarded around the state. Many were submitted: we were one of the seven that was chosen. The fact that our project was funded, means that another worthy project was not funded. If the Parks Board would choose to not honor or use this grant, it would be nearly, if not, impossible to ever receive funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources again, and that does not even begin to address the anonymous citizen donation who provided the 20 percent match with their stipulation of honoring veterans.”

In continuing the dialogue with Straw, Maudlin stated later that the Parks Board would not change the trail route. She said the route had been presented in the public meeting of town council on April 17, 2008, referenced in the written statement she had read. She emphasized that current discussion raised the question of where the citizens’ responsibility to be informed begins and government’s responsibility ends, or vice versa.

Town President David Campbell was the only other town council representative requesting time to speak. When called upon, he declined his turn, stating that enough had already been said. At the November 15, 2012, meeting of the New Harmony Town Council, Campbell cast the sole vote in favor of the trail extension.

The New Harmony Town Council will meet again Thursday, December 20, at 5 p.m. when members are expected, once again, to consider the matter of their support for the Colonel Richard Owen Veterans Memorial Trail.

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Second rollout of iPads planned for new sixth graders this fall

By Pam Robinson The Mount Vernon School Board heard from Jody Pfister, MSD of Mount Vernon Director of Curriculum and Testing, regarding the “overwhelmingly positive” response to the first rollout this year of iPads to sixth graders at Mount Vernon Junior High School, or MVJHS. Pfister said teachers, parents and students are all enthusiastic about the use of iPads in the classroom.

As a result, she said that the second rollout of iPads is planned for new MVJHS sixth graders this fall.

Superintendent Tom Kopatich stated he was very pleased with the response to the eLearning system and offered kudos to Pfister for her integral part in implementing the system. He added that the school district wanted to allow more time before expanding the eLearning system to include the high school.

Pfister concluded that the district was eager to receive and share standardized testing data, as it becomes available, to see if those test

scores improve as a result of the eLearning system.

In other business: • The board granted a diploma to Jordan Lee Ricketts for successfully meeting all graduation requirements.

• The board confirmed the employment of Leona Cole as a bus driver and Katie Grider as a teacher assistant/remediation at Marrs Elementary School.

Kopatich noted that administration needed to add Grider’s position since the Marrs first grade class contains 26 students. Grider has been working to complete her student teaching under EricaThomas at the high school.

• Kopatich distributed three proposed policy changes, all necessary to comply with law. He discussed first the new procedure regarding animals in the classroom, particularly that parents and students must be notified about any animal in the classroom. Next, he pointed to the chemical management policy, which controls the use of cleaning products

School Board president Heather Allyn presents Jordan Lee Ricketts with his high school diploma. Photo by Pam Robinson

in the schools. He said that the school district had gone “green” already in many instances, but officials would be looking in particular at chemicals used in the junior high pool and in the high school biology and chemistry labs. Finally, Kopatich spoke concerning the vehicle idling policy and noted that any number of exceptions applied to the policy in order to ensure student safety and comfort.

• The board authorized the agreement to allow district personnel trained as Red Cross certified instructors to teach Red Cross training courses. Kopatich commented that certified staff in the school district must know CPR. By employing district personnel trained as Red Cross certified instructors, the cost for the CPR course is lowered from over $90 to $19. He added that the CPR course will be taught on as-needed basis throughout the year.

• The board appointed David Frye as the industry representative to the Common Construction Wage Committee and Loren Evans as the taxpayer representative to the same committee.

• The board declared as surplus all items recommended.

• The board authorized the school district to apply for the Excellence in Performance Awards for Teachers Grant from the Indiana Department of Education.

The Mount Vernon School Board will meet again on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at 5:45 p.m. in the junior high media center.

On Tuesday, Dec. 4, Saint Wendel Catholic School Secretary Jennifer Sieben accepts an Indiana flag donated to the school by State Sen. Jim Tomes. Tomes said Saint Wendel’s current state flag is torn and tattered. “This was just a great opportunity for me to help a local school continue to show its Hoosier pride,” Tomes said. “The students and staff were very appreciative, and I enjoyed providing them with this gift in the Christmas spirit.”

Annual bids awarded for Posey

By Valerie Werkmeister Posey County Commissioners met last Tuesday and awarded various bids for fuel and other supplies that will be used in the upcoming year.

EMS Director Charlie Thompson recommended the commissioners approve the bid for fuel from both SynEnergy and Wabash Valley. They accepted his request.

Commissioners approved Sheriff Greg Oeth’s request to approve the purchase of 6,000 gallons of fuel from Wabash Valley at a cost of $2.819.

Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk asked for approval of the following items: •The firm bid of $2.81/ gallon for 5,000 gallons of gas from Wabash Valley.

Additional gas will be purchased at the OPUS price of .02598.

•The firm bid of $2.26/ gallon for 10,000 gallons of off-road diesel from Wabash Valley. Additional off-road diesel will be purchased at the OPUS price of .02598.

•The firm bid of $3.26/ gallon for 8,000 gallons of on-road diesel from Wabash Valley. Additional on-road diesel will be purchased at the OPUS price of .02598.

•The bid for tires of various types and sizes from Reis Tire, the only company to submit a bid.

•The bid from Southern Indiana Drainage for plastic pipe.

•The bids from Metal Culvert, Inc. and Culverts Plus, Inc. for metal culverts.

•The bids from Mulzer Crushed Stone and McDonald’s Sand and Gravel for gravel.

•The bid from Mulzer Crushed Stone for stone and

rip rap.

•The bid for the use of construction equipment and labor from Jerry Chastain Jr., Russell Excavating and D.K. Parker and Sons.

The commissioners accepted all of the recommendations from Schenk.

Schenk added that in order to comply with the narrowbanding project, the highway department received 40 new radios.

Commissioner Jim Alsop recommended acceptance

of the certificate of substantial completion for Division II of the Posey County Wabash Levee Project. The project has been completed and acceptance of the certificate will finalize the project. Posey County was just the sponsoring county for the project. County funds were not used for the completion of this project.

The last commissioner’s meeting of the year will be Tuesday, December 18, at 9 a.m.

Brandon Kempf and Logan Riney, seventh grade members of St. Philp’s Student Council, helped put on the first annual Saint Philip Hunger Games to collect food items for Saint Vincent de Paul. Students in grades K-8 brought in over 2,300 items for donation. Photo submitted

Lauren McIntire chosen as Senior of Significance Three College of Educa- Lauren served as president tion students selected as and director of sisterhood of OSU Seniors of Signifi- Chi Omega Fraternity. cance, Stillwater, Oklahoma She was also secretary and (November 12, president of the 2012) for the College of Edu2012- 2013 acacationStudent demic year by Council. the OSU (OklaLauren is homa State Unithe daughter versity) of Kevin and Alumni AssoLeslie McInciation. Lauren tire of GrapeTracy McIntire vine, Texas and is a secondary granddaughter Lauren McIntire education English of Charles and major from Grapevine, Tex- Nancy McIntire of Mount as. During her time at OSU, Vernon, Indiana.

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Ruby’s Floral Designs opens second location in Cynthiana

Darrel Bates (Loan Officer), Ruthanne Fendrich, Patricia McClellan (Tellers), Ada Browning (Branch Manager), and Steve Bennett (President) are here to serve the community at Community State Bank’s (formerly Cynthiana State Bank) new location at 201 West Fourth Street in Mount Vernon. The new location is CSB’s fifth, including Cynthiana, Poseyville, Saint Wendel and Saint Philip. Be on the lookout for the Grand Opening, which will happen in January. Photo by Zach Straw.

Fifth Third Private Bank donates to charities in honor of clients

By Pam Robinson Are you looking for a hand-designed and hand-painted, rustic Santa or Frosty? Or are you wanting to expand someone’s collection of angels or costume jewelry? Ruby Wilkerson, owner of Ruby’s Floral Designs in Fort Branch, can grant all these Christmas wishes—and many more—at her new second location in Cynthiana.

Building on the success of Ruby’s Floral Designs in Fort Branch (opened 7 years ago in Ruby’s basement before moving into the downtown), the new Ruby’s provides not only a wealth of gifts and country décor, seasonal and traditional, but also fresh and silk floral arrangements and centerpieces for the home, special occasions and funerals.

For every $50 spent in her shop, customers receive $5 in Ruby Bucks that may be spent like cash toward the next purchase.

For everyone who mentions seeing today’s article in the Posey County News, Ruby will discount another 10 percent off their total purchase.

Located at 10860 Main Street in Cynthiana (next door to the post office), the second location of Ruby’s Floral Designs even features seasonal wooden plaques of Santa and Frosty designed and painted by Ruby herself. She says she has always enjoyed

crafts and was delighted when the owner of K.D.’s Florals in Fort Branch hired her— ten years before the opening of the original Ruby’s. She was eager to add professional floral design to her talents, and her lovely arrangements speak for Ruby’s artistic flair.

Originally from Central City, Ky., in Muhlenberg County, Ruby married her high school sweetheart, Don Wilkerson 37 years ago. The couple has one son on this earth, Chris, who owns the Cynthiana building that houses the additional Ruby’s Floral Designs. Another son, Jeremy, walks among the angels now. Ruby and Don’s only granddaughter, 7-year-old Keelyn, does all the radio commercials for Ruby’s Floral Designs.

As at the Fort Branch location, Ruby’s Floral Designs in Cynthiana is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Owensville resident Zella Frey will be assisting customers with their purchases during these business hours.

Customers should tell Zella that Ruby and the Posey County News directed their footsteps to the shop. Otherwise, Ruby’s Floral Designs delivers throughout Posey County and into Vanderburgh County. Customers may call 812-845-2344 for more information about the new Cynthiana location.

tion, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.

Fifth Third Private Bank clients were invited as part of the online survey to select one of six charities to whom the Private Bank would donate $50 in their honor. Over the past three years, Fifth Third Private Bank has been able WorkOne Southwest and Church, 1717 Main Street, ter, call 812-270-0430. to donate more than $200,000 to many worthy Announcement: StartVincennes University are Monday through Thursday charitable organizations as part of this effort. partnering to offer adult ed- from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. be- ing in 2014, there will be a ucation classes. If you meet ginning December 28 and new GED® test. The current version of the GED® the criteria, these classes ending February 21, 2012.

This is a free opportunity test is expiring at the end of will offer you opportunities to strengthen math, read- but space is limited. GED 2013 and your scores will ing, and language skills, Online and WorkIN classes expire too if you don’t finsaid. “We’re able to impart the base is ready and willing add a GED to your resume, are also available for those ish and pass the test by then. our knowledge and really to do whatever it takes for the prepare for post secondary who qualify. WorkIN class- Finish the test now so you get involved with the com- patient, for each other, and for training, and increase wage es offer short term certifi- won’t have to re-take the earning potential. Classes cation in skills employers parts you’ve already passed. munity, and that is what Air the community.”

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Through our training and out- cated at 617 E. Delaware. reach classes, we are able to save a patient’s life before he or she ever gets injured.”

Employees at the Evansville base also teach Landing Zone classes to any person or agency that would ever call for a helicopter, because safety is of the utmost importance. The team also takes the helicopter to public relations events, including health fairs and schools.

John Landis, regional director of base operations, said the Evansville base stands out for its involvement in the community.

“This is due to the dedicated staff and their dedication The Evansville, Ind. Air Evac Lifeteam base has been selected as the company’s 2012 National Community Service to providing outreach education,” he said. “Everyone at Base of the Year. The Community Service Base of the Year Award is presented to the base in the Air Evac Lifeteam system that has shown outstanding community service in its market area. Photo submitted

As part of its annual client experience survey, Fifth Third Private Bank, a division of Fifth Third Bank, donated $68,450 in honor of its clients to six national charities. The donation was made to thank clients for feedback they provided during the survey process. The charities that received donations this year included: the American Cancer Society, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc., the American Red Cross, the American Heart Associa-

GED classes to be held starting Dec. 28

Air Evac Base Lifeteam names Evansville Service Base of the Year The Evansville, Ind. Air Evac Lifeteam base has been selected as the company’s 2012 National Community Service Base of the Year. The Community Service Base of the Year Award is presented to the base in the Air Evac Lifeteam system that has shown outstanding community service in its market area.

Lonnie Dardeen, program director for the Evansville base, said it was a great honor to receive the national award. Dardeen started with Air Evac Lifeteam as a flight paramedic in 2005, and took over the role of program director in 2008. The Evansville base takes pride in its community, and Dardeen said all members of the team work hard to reach out to members of the community.

“We’ve taught more classes in the last year than anyone in the entire region,” he

United Way at work in Posey County Wayne Games, chairman of the 2012 United Way of Posey County campaign, announced today that the campaign drive has raised 89% of the $690,000 goal. He asked all the people of Posey County to get involved. “With 89% of the goal raised, the United Way campaign is making great progress, but we need everyone’s help to have a successful finish. Contributions help to make sure that important services are available for the people of Posey County when we need them.

The campaign is wrapping up all over the County now in workplaces and homes, so if you haven’t been contacted, please send in your contribution; and if you are contacted, please participate in helping to make these services available to all of our community.

We need to have these services and programs available to have a strong community, and we need your help because our contributions affect the quality of life for all of us and our families.”

United Way of Posey County agencies receiving funds this year are: Albion Fellows Bacon Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boy Scouts of America Buffalo Trace Council, Catholic Charities, Children’s Learning Center, Christian Church Day Care Center, Community Emergency As-

sistance, ECHO Community Health Care, Family Matters, Homeless Shelter of Mt. Vernon, Indiana Legal Services, Lampion Center, New Harmony Ministry Association, Posey County Council on Aging, Posey County Red Cross, Posey County Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Center, Salvation Army, Visiting Nurse Association of Southwestern Indiana, WNIN Radio Reading Program, and Willow Tree of Posey County.

Contributions also help to fund United Way programs such as Gifts In Kind and Information and Referral Assistance. Additional services in Posey County now are 2-1-1, the easily-remembered number to call for access to information about resources for help in Posey County, and the prescription drug discount program.

Those helping the United Way toward its goal include: Thelma Esche, Nathan Maudlin, John & Jean Webb, William Kincheloe, Dallas Robinson, J L Hirsch Co., Kenco Logistics Employees, Erica Thomas, Fran Wood-Osborne, Roy & Brenda Thompson, Velma Hein, Studio B Photography Inc., Diversified Resources Corp., DiMaggio’s Restaurant, Ron Bennett, Genise & Scott Huey, Mt. Vernon Transfer Terminal, Debra S. & Rick Johnson,

Community State Bank, Dr. K. Gayle Stubbs Vogel, Clayton & Marjorie Powers, Bernard Fehribach, Ron & Virginia Greenfield, Kenneth R. & Nancy L. Johnson, Chris’ Pharmacy, Judy Games, Bob Gentil, Mary Beth Williams, Carol Simmons, Rebecca Harvey, Karla Atkins, Wabash Valley Service Co., Trudy Keach, Vernon Dempersmeier, JL Equipment Co. Inc., Pizza Hut, Phyllis Alspaugh, Kay Kilgore, Al’s Place, James A. Gray, The Cookie Jar Antiques, Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant, The Old Mill Mart, Fr. Jim Sauer, Sarah O’Daniel, Donna Julian, Dan & Dianna Duckworth, Marjorie Harper, Mary Jo Musgrave, Ziggy’s Pub, Harold’s Restaurant, Betty Jo Patton, Elizabeth Koester, Margaret Moll, Carolyn Lowe, Phoebe Allison, Stephen & Patricia Britt, New Harmony Golf Car Co., Phyllis Werry, Diana L. Billman, Guilty Pleasures Flowers & Gifts, St. Philips Inn, KB Auto Works, Funk’s Carpet Showroom, Dr. Sarah H. Appel, Bruce Hall Body Shop, In Memory of Joyce Ann Mohr, John & Sandra Deaton, Wiley Brothers Farms, Beuford & Rosa Lee Deig, Marcia Schneider, Frances Wehr, Dr. R. Scott Norris & Jane Norris, Glenda Schisler, Janice King, Larry D. Rutledge, Casey & Lisa Calvert,

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Posey County Rehabilitation Services Employees, Juli Collins, Denny Hargett, Karl Dorff, JoAnn Lilleston, Wilson Auction-Realty Inc., Dr. Darin Keitel, Evansville Western Railway, Jim & Tracy Reese, Ron Hagy, Karl & Janet Johnson, Steve Burris Barber Shop, Marc McNamara, Julia Hoehn Vantlin, Mark & Ann McDonald, Eric May/State Farm Insurance, Julie Wilson, Anne Cottrell, June Dunning, Liz Robinson, Stanley M. & JoBerta Campbell, Nancy Butler, Jean Cox, Tyler Lemar, Catherine A. Vaal, Judy Hardin, Monica Emerson, Alicia LaFrance, Nathalie Elderkin, Marissa Priddis, Hilary Scheller,

Goody’s, Collins Body Shop Inc., Charles & Carol Martin, Kathy Lindauer, Madison O’Daniel, Jackson O’Daniel, Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic, Green Duck Beauty Salon, Madeline Kern, Evelyn Stone, Steve & Judy Rutledge, Claudette Carner, Georgeana Kern, Jean E. Hadley, Posey County Co-op, Posey County Co-op Employees, Consolidated Grain & Barge Co., Consolidated Grain & Barge Co. Employees, Linda Willis, Stephen C. Challman, Susan Farquharson, Becky & Bruce Wells, Martha Sauve, Posey County Realty, Delene L. Schmitz, Shelia & Jerry Walden, Monica Kittinger, Loretta Englebright, Quality

Execution Inc., Quality Execution Inc. Employees, Magic Mist, Bradleys Diesel Service, Jerry Prow, John Taylor, Yvonne Lawrence, Children’s Learning Center Employees, Jamie Stevens, The Golden Rose, Verification Services Inc., Posey County Council on Aging Employees, Cargill, Cargill Employees, ADM Milling, Shawnna Rigsby, and Warehouse Services Inc. Employees.

You can contact the United Way of Posey County at 8383637 or uwposey@sbcglogal. net for more information or to get involved. Contributions can be sent to P.O. Box 562, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620.

McNamara named Vice Chair of Courts and Criminal Code House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced committee assignments and leadership appointments for the Indiana House Republican Caucus. Committee chairmen and caucus leaders are selected biennially by the majority party after each election year.

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“I feel privileged to be chosen for a second term as the Vice Chair of Courts and Criminal Code,” said Rep. McNamara. “I look forward to the opportunity to serve in a capacity where I can lead on important issues facing our criminal justice system and our state. We are committed to these issues along with our pursuit of fostering job

growth and providing excellent educational opportunities for Hoosiers.”

Standing committees are an integral part of the legislative process. Committees with specific expertise receive public testimony and work out the details of proposed legislation before it is heard on the House floor.

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A loving marriage between parents is the best gift for kids At Christmas, we want to find just the right gift – the best gift – for everyone on our shopping list. For our kids, especially, we lay aside our desires to insure they receive memorable treasures. After all, as everyone says, Christmas is for kids, whether they are 4 or 40.

A few people have even gone so far as to say that the best gift parents can ever give their children is to love one LIVING Mama ain’t happy, ain’t noanother. The saying, “When THE to support this view. Discord FOR body happy,” springs to mind between parents trickles down JOURNEY to the children. Mama and Daddy don’t have to take their

BY PAM mood out on their kids. The kids know something’s up, ROBINSON and it makes them uneasy.

Of course, every couple and every family will argue.

The hardest part is to disagree without being disagreeable and to resolve conflict sooner rather than later, preferably with a win-win solution for all concerned.

Over the past few years, Jim and I have worked hard “to fight fair.” For us, we have grown mellow with age. We’ve also had positive communication skills reviewed and reinforced during three weekend workshops hosted by Community Marriage Builders, or CMB, located in Evansville. Since 1998, this organization has worked to help married couples build and strengthen their relationships.

CMB provides immediate assistance to struggling couples who call 812-477-2260. Just as often, though, CMB helps devoted couples to treat each other with respect and kindness and to fall in love all over again.

Not long before Thanksgiving this year, Jim and I participated in our first free CMB workshop at French Lick Resort. We were presented with an overnight stay at the resort, three meals, the Friday night and Saturday workshop, and a $50 gift certificate toward the purchase of yet another meal on Saturday night at resort restaurant of our choice. About two weeks later, we received a $100 check in the mail for our successful completion of the workshop.

CMB was able to sponsor this free weekend as a result of a grant. The free January 2013

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weekend in New Harmony has already been filled. Another free weekend is being planned for May 2013 at Lake Barkley. Registration won’t open for the Lake Barkley weekend until April, according to CMB Intake Coordinator Terri Patterson, but couples need to watch the website (www.communitymarriagebuilders.org) and enroll online as quickly as possible since free weekends fill up usually on the first day of registration.

I like to think Divine Providence arranged for Jim and me to attend the free French Lick weekend since we moved from the waiting list to the participants’ list only because someone canceled a couple of weeks before the workshop. We got a great refresher course on positive communication skills and, as a result, opened up to one another about the concerns in our marriage. By the end of the weekend, we had worked together and made a written plan to address those concerns over the next few months.

Perhaps you and your spouse need to talk in a safe place and enjoy a weekend to yourselves— and you don’t want to wait until May. CMB is offering a Sweetheart Weekend February 22 and 23, again at New Harmony Inn, for $199. The cost includes Friday night stay at the New Harmony Inn, three meals (including lunch at the Red Geranium), and the Friday night and Saturday workshop.

This CMB workshop weekend might complete the Christmas shopping between you and your spouse. In fact, it could very well prove the best gift for the entire family.

State Rep. Wendy McNamara

Dec. is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness month While many aspects of the Christmas season are fun, it is important that we celebrate the holidays responsibly. December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month.

The U.S. Army website has excellent tips on their website about what to do if you are attending or hosting a party. Below are their recommendations.

If you are attending a party: • Designate a non-drinking driver ahead of time.

• If drinking alcohol at a party or other celebration, allow at least one hour between drinks. It takes one hour to get rid of one drink from your body.

• Set limits beforehand on the number of drinks to

have and stick to it.

• Alternate drinking alcoholic beverages with soda, juice or water and eat food.

• Don't mix alcohol with other drugs, including overthe-counter and prescription medications • Don't ride with someone who is impaired. Use other means of transportation such as a taxi, public transportation or sober driver.

• If you take a medication that makes you drowsy, do not drive. Have someone else drive you.

If you are hosting a party: • Plan ahead and designate a sober driver.

• Collect each guest's keys upon arrival and store in a designated basket.

• Serve foods along with alcohol-free beverages such

as soda, juice or water.

• If making an alcoholic punch, use fruit juice instead of a carbonated drink.

Alcohol absorbs faster into the blood stream when mixed with carbonated drinks.

• Stop serving alcohol 1 to 1½ hours before the party actually ends.

Help save lives this Christmas season. If someone is driving impaired, they are not only endangering themselves, but they are also endangering everyone else in their vicinity. Do not drive under the influence and please encourage others to do the same. If you would like additional information, refer to the U.S. Army page at www.army. mil/article/92234/.

Gavel Gamut’s “ As secure as we feel” From the end of World War II in 1945 until September 11, 2001 most Americans prided ourselves on our ability to go where we wished and say anything to anybody without a thought of reprisals. During this halcyon time we gloried in our freedom as we noted that the KGB made actions and even conversations of ordinary Soviets dangerous.

American children were told how lucky we were that our government was here to serve us, not spy on us as happened in the old USSR and the new Russia after the Berlin Wall fell in 1989.

The Soviets under Joseph Stalin and the Russians under Vladimir Putin have managed to do to themselves what we could never do to them as adversaries.

Checkpoints, internal spies, interminable security apparatuses and a general acceptance of a state of fear have arisen internally. If the Russians had been blessed with an Abraham Lincoln they might have foreseen their folly.

In his 1835 Springfield, Illinois Lyceum speech, Lincoln declared: “At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and

finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time or die by suicide.”

(As quoted in Abe Lincoln’s Yarns and Stories

By Alexander Mc Clure at

GAVEL GAMUT

BY JUDGE JIM REDWINE p. 307.)

Of course, America was blessed with Abraham Lincoln who was not so naïve he did not know the dangers he faced. In his book of Lincoln quotations, Worthy of Their Esteem, Iain Martin cites a conversation between Lincoln and Noah Brooks in 1863: “I long ago made up my mind that if anybody wants to kill me, he will do it. If I wore a shirt of mail and kept myself surrounded by a bodyguard, it would all be the same. There are a thousand ways of getting at a man if it is desirable that he should be killed.”

(Worthy of Their Esteem, p. 95) Abraham Lincoln’s attitude towards physical security was the same as his philosophy on being happy.

He often stated that people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. I conclude from Lincoln’s re-

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marks that as to security, we can live in fear or make up our minds to live free; we cannot do both.

So when it was reported in the Washington Post that: “The Pentagon will send hundreds of additional spies overseas as part of an ambitious plan to assemble an espionage network that rivals the CIA in size”, I concluded our federal government has forgotten the lessons of history. Do we really want another spy agency to be in competition with the CIA and inevitably the FBI? Are there not already enough dossiers on people who check out library books and visit foreign countries? If idle hands are the Devil’s workshop, what about thousands of domestically based spies?

I fear the push for the return of Senator Joe Mc Carthy has already started with the pending calls for internet companies to be required by federal law to capture and preserve emails, tweets, Facebook postings, etc., and make them available to law enforcement. I fear the establishment of our current Star Chamber federal courts with secret jurisdiction to approve wiretaps are just the tip of the iceberg that will soon collide with our freedoms. I fear fear has won.

Where is Honest Abe when we really need him?

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By Bryon Golden

True holiday spirit Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, "what did you get?" Much less frequently asked is, "what did you give?" Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially when it's backed up by your actions.

However, the most valuable presents are those that aren't sold in stores. When you give your love, your time, help someone in need, aid another in solving a problem or overcoming an obstacle, you give something priceless.

The true spirit of the holidays is giving. When you give, you receive. You can get anything in life you want by helping enough others get what they want. But only if you give without expecting anything in return.

The impact of giving isn't limited to just the holiday season, it's something that has value all year.

The power of giving is often underestimated. When you give unconditionally, you don't just impact the recipient; you start a chain reaction. By brightening the life of one person you also

affect all those who they then touch.

No gesture of giving or kindness is too small. Holding the door open at a store, helping someone carry groceries to their car, letting another car in front of you, saying please and thank you, and saying hello to a stranger you pass on the sidewalk, are some of the many things you can do daily.

For family and friends, your time is one of the most precious gifts you can offer. Are you there for others when they need you? Do you offer a hand without being asked? Do you help out when asked?

Too often, people get caught up in their own desires, thus losing sight of the needs of others. A person who tries to get through life by looking out for himself or herself first is invariably frustrated. Often this person views life as a competition to determine who can accumulate more.

On the other hand, those who are concerned for the well being of others are happier, more content, and more satisfied. By giving without expecting, they in turn receive the things they need.

Giving is a simple concept that works every time

it is applied. There will be people who don't appreciate what you do, but it doesn't matter. You are giving without anticipating anything in return. Besides, there will be many more who are thankful for your efforts.

If you don't treat others well, buying a gift won't compensate for your behavior. The recipient might like what you give them but it won't make up for your actions. You can't bribe someone to forgive the way you treat them with a present.

The best gift you can receive is the joy of making someone else happy. Being unselfish is a wonderful way to live. When you give with no ulterior motives, your actions are seen as genuine.

Should you expect something in return, your behavior is always suspect. We all know people who do nice things only when they want something in return.

Make giving a daily routine. Don't start and end with the holiday season.

Every day is a good day to do something nice. When people feel good due to your actions, you can't help but feel happy yourself. And that is priceless. The most significant action you can take is having a positive impact on the lives of others.

Letters to the Editor Greetings and Updates from the MV Superintendent Holiday Greetings!

During the month of December, students are busy, not only with academics, but preparing for their Christmas programs and various winter events. Be sure to follow the schools’ Facebook or websites for details! High School students will be taking their finals on December 20 and 21. December 21 is the last day of school before winter break with a return for students on January 2, 2013. Some of the highlights of this winter season are: “ E L E M E N TA RY NIGHTS” at home varsity basketball games are new events this year! On the school’s designated “Elementary Night,” the students will be admitted free and sit as a group to be recognized as part of the evening activities at Mount Vernon High School. The schedule is a follows:

• Marrs Night - January 4 vs. Tell City • Farmersville Night – January 29 vs. Central • West Night - February 15 vs. Reitz THE CHALLENGE IS ON! Mount Vernon Jr. High School Student Council is currently conducting their annual food drive, Stuff-theBus Program. Along with helping local families, it also teaches the children the value of community service.

Last year, students collected 4,200 cans/food items. Tim Alcorn, teacher at MVJHS, has challenged the students by shaving his head if they collect 5,000 items. Kyle Jones, Principal of MVJHS and Jerad Shockley, Assistant Principal, and I have challenged the students to collect 6,000 items, and we will shave our heads as well!

A SPECIAL THANKS TO SABIC for partnering

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OFFICE MANAGER MICHELLE GIBSON

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in a mentoring program this year with West Elementary School. During the workday, SABIC employees mentor West students during the student’s lunchtime on various subjects. SABIC employees also volunteer in the Lights On After School Program at West by presenting programs that include life skills, science, math, and technology. This is just one of many ways businesses in our community continue to support Mount Vernon schools!

The staff and students are looking forward to an exciting second semester! As always, if you would have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s principal.

I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season!

Tom Kopatich Superintendent of Mount Vernon Schools BOOKKEEPING CONNIE PEARCE Pocobooks@aol.com

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Wildcat junior Wyatt Newman breaks away for an easy basket duiring the Big Eight win. Photo by Steve Kochersperger

By Steven Kochersperger The Mount Vernon boys’ basketball team is off to their best start in many years.

Friday night the Wildcats opened their Big Eight Conference schedule by hosting the Boonville Pioneers. Boonville came into Friday night’s matchup with Mount Vernon having won three of the last four games with the Wildcats.

But this year is different. The Wildcats showed that defense does win games and went on to win Friday night 61-44, then followed it up the next night with another win, this one over South Spencer to continue their great start to this season.

“We played with some good intensity,” Wildcat coach Marc Hostetter said.”Tonight was a conference game and those, along with sectional opponents, are the games that really matter. We are pleased with where we are at right now and have to keep moving forward.”

Mount Vernon opened the game in the same fashion they ended the last two on their schedule, feeding the ball to senior Brian Koch. Koch scored the first four points of the contest and the Wildcats went ahead 10-4 early on. But Boonville would fight back going on a 5-2 run to pull themselves within three points of the Cats in the opening quarter of play. The Wildcats would hang on to lead 16-12 at the end of the first quarter behind their great free throw shooting.

The Cats only missed one free throw in

the opening quarter.

The Pioneers would not go away in the first half of play and opened the second quarter by going on a 9-2 run to lead the game 21-20 with 4:36 left until halftime.

But Mount Vernon would respond with a run of their own and not let Boonville have the lead the rest of the way. After the Pioneers took the lead Mount Vernon scored the next eight points and went on to take a ten-point lead into halftime at 35-25.

When the Wildcats came out of the locker room for the second half of play, one thing was clear. The Cats were all business and were intent on locking down the game with their defense.

In the third quarter of play, the Wildcats allowed only nine points and didn’t allow the Pioneers to score a basket in the final quarter until there were two minutes left in the game.

“We talk all the time about how defense makes the difference,” coach Hostetter said. ”Offense is an evolving process and with it being early in the year the offense won’t be great all the time. The constant in the game has to be on the defensive end of the game and great defense creates offense as it did tonight.”

The defense was anchored by senior Collin Varner who played tremendously offensively and defensively. Hostetter was quick to praise Varner saying he played great against one of the best players Boonville had.

The Wildcats great defensive play started with Varner but didn’t end there.

That defense not only led to turnovers and offense but helped the Cats to an impressive 17 assists while only turning the ball over seven times in the contest.

The defensive effort helped Mount Vernon to cruise to their first conference win of the season and remain undefeated, beating Boonville 61-44.

Varner led the way in scoring for the Wildcats Friday night by scoring 17 points. Junior Bryce Newman had 15 points and senior Drake McNamara had 10.

The Wildcats played the very next night, Saturday, at home and beat visiting South Spencer 78-58 to improve their great record to 4-0 on the young season.

And while the Wildcats are off to their best start in many years, Hostetter continues to preach humility and striving to get better as a team.

“It’s nice,” Hostetter said.” I tell the guys to enjoy it and enjoy the fact that we are playing well. We should appreciate it and be humble with it but we are just trying every game to get better and reach our potential.”

In reserve action, the Wildcats defeated Boonville 60-32.

Mount Vernon will travel to Memorial Friday night to take on the Tigers before heading home Saturday to host Heritage Hills. The reserves will tip off Saturday at 5:30 and the varsity at 7 p.m.

Lady Wildcats pass test, boys nearly surprise

By Steven Kochersperger Two of the premiere swim programs in the area met Thursday night as the Castle Knights hosted the Mount Vernon wet Cats. What promised to be an exciting night of swimming and diving turned out to be just that, and the programs dueled it out to the very end.

In the end, the Mount Vernon girls were victorious with a team score of 97-86. The boys’ meet came down to the very last event and found themselves on the losing end of a very close score at 94-91. Some of the highlights to the girls meet were Claudia Crawford in the 100 fly, Clara Baggett in the 200-meter freestyle, and the girls’ 200-meter medley relay.

Crawford continued swimming very well as she won the 100-meter butterfly race with a time of 58.91 just ahead of Castle’s Christie Jensen. Baggett won the very exciting 200-meter freestyle race with a time of 1:53.30 beating Castle’s Olivia Treski by .64. The Relay teams were also very good Thursday night and won the 200-meter medley relay.

The Wet Cat relay team of Samantha Gowdy, Claudia Crawford, Kelsey Turner, and Samantha Reese opened the meet Thursday winning the race with a time of 1:52.32.

The boys’ team also fared well and gave it all they had. Last year the boys were defeated handily by the Knights in this meet but this year the Mount Vernon boys had a little more Wildcat Freshman Tess Norris gets ready to dive in for the Knights. The meet was highlighted by Wildcat Junior Thursday’s swim meet at Castle High School. Photo by Jacob Poole’s exciting win in the 100 freestyle race as well as Wade Mobley in the 100 butterfly. Poole won his race in Steven Kochersperger.

exciting fashion beating Castle’s Trey Kolleck by a hair with a time of 48.37. Mobley won his race with a time of 55.64 giving the Cats one of their five victories in the meet.

The boys hope to continue swimming well and hope that their showing Thursday night is an omen of things to come.

Castle has proven to be the Wildcats top rival in the area and have won the last six boys sectional crowns.

The Wildcats are hoping to end that streak this year and feel hopeful that it can happen.

The Wet Cats continued their week by traveling to the Noblesville Invitational on Saturday. The girls swam well, as usual, and finished second out of the eight teams participating.

Mount Vernon’s relay teams did very well once again bringing home the wins in the 200 Medley Relay, the 200 Free Relay, and the 400 Free Relay. Other girls’ winners in their races Saturday were Kelsey Turner in the 200 Free, Clara Baggett in the 50 Free as well as the 100 Free, and Claudia Crawford in the 200 IM. The boys also placed second in the Noblesville meet behind host Noblesville. Wildcat Jacob Poole took home a win in the 100 Butterfly and took second in the 200 free. The boys relay team of Sage Irons, Austin Colson, Jacob Poole, and Ethan Harms placed well, taking second in the 400 freestyle relay.

The teams continue to swim well and are back in action this week as they travel to the Hamilton Southeast Invitational this Saturday.

Lady Vikings fall at Southridge, coach pleased with progress

By Dave Pearce It was only appropriate that a basket as time expired was waved off by officials at Huntingburg on Thursday evening. It was just one of those kinds of nights.

Even though the final bucket would have done nothing but make the 42-32 defeat a little closer, North Posey Coach Tracy Stroud was pleased with the effort of his young team. As a matter of fact, many of his players were seeing their first Pocket Athletic Conference road action and he thought his team handled it well.

“We’re still on an upward spiral and we certainly didn’t take a step backwards tonight,” Stroud said after the game.. “We are still improving and getting better. Both teams played well defensively and they hit a couple of shots to give them a little cushion in the second half and we just couldn’t get those shots to go in.”

The Southridge Raiders, who manhandled the North Posey Vikings last season and lost in overtime

to eventual state champion Mater Dei, knew this was a different Lady Viking squad than the one they faced last season.

Neither team started well as the Lady Raiders got on the board twice before Hannah Harness shook loose of a physical Southridge defense to bury a 3-point basket to pull her team back to within 4-3.

But the end of a highly defensive first quarter came to a close with Hannah harness picking up her second foul of the game with one second remaining on the firstquarter clock. One of two free throws left the Vikings facing an 8-5 deficit after the first period.

The Lady Vikings had a chance to put themselves in a good position early in the second quarter but they could not find the range on four point-blank range shots to start the quarter. Southridge finally got on the board first and let 10-5 at the 6:22 mark.

The Vikings were able to control the Raiders defen-

sively the remainder of the half as baskets by Hannah harness, Madison Worman, and Rachel Ungetheim left the Vikings facing a narrow 21-11 half-time deficit.

But a clinic in tirade put on by Southridge Coach Greg Werner as the teams and officials left the floor for half-time gave his team and the officials something to think about throughout the half and into the second half.

The Raiders scored quickly on an alley-oop backscreen to start the second half but the Vikings had an answer with Ungetheim inside.

But when Harness picked up her third foul on an oldfashioned 3-point play, the Vikings again went inside to Ungetheim who again answered.

But a little spurt by Southridge and a lapse by the Viking offense allowed the Lady Raiders to run off the next six points before Kelsey Owen finally answered inside. Things looked to be getting better when the Vikings again went inside to

Ungetheim and pulled to within 23-19 with 48 seconds remaining in the third period. But that’s when the wheels began to come off.

The Vikings were called for an illegal screen on a 3-point shot and the official not only awarded the Raiders the three points but also gave them the ball out. They held for the final shot and again, Harness picked up her fourth foul with .6 seconds showing. One of two free throws left the Vikings facing a 2719 deficit heading into the final period.

“We’re really not making the big mistakes we were making earlier in the year,” Stroud said after the game.

“We are still making some of the smaller mistakes and it makes you feel good seeing how far they have come and knowing it’s the smaller things that you have to work on.”

The Vikings could have dropped their heads under the circumstances but instead, they continued to fight

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Lady Wildcats fall twice, win one, as schedule gets tough

By Steven Kochersperger The Mount Vernon girls’ basketball team is in a very tough stretch in their schedule and the results probably reflect that.

Coming off their first loss of the season over the weekend to Vincennes Rivet, the Lady Cats hoped to bounce back at home against the defending 2A state champions Mater Dei Wildcats. Mater Dei entered Tuesday’s matchup with Mount Vernon undefeated and ranked number 1 in the latest 2A poll. And while the game was close early on, it was all Mater Dei the rest of the way as they defeated Mount Vernon 74-42 dropping the home Cats to their second straight loss.

“We are disappointed,” Mount Vernon coach Steve Mitchell said after the game.

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with 4:51 left in the period behind the great shooting of senior Jade Dixon. Dixon scored five of Mount Vernon’s first six points and ended the game leading her team in scoring with 13 points. However, Mater Dei never let Mount Vernon back in the game.

The visiting Wildcats built their lead and answered every run Mount Vernon had to try to get back in the contest. In the end Mater Dei was too strong for the home Cats and they defeated Mount Vernon 74-42.

Mater Dei was led in scoring by sophomore Tori Schickel who had 30 points and junior Maura Muensterman who had 19.

Mount Vernon was led in scoring by senior Jade Dixon who had 13 and freshman Alexis Nall who had 11.

Mount Vernon continued their week traveling to Gibson Southern on Thursday evening. Gibson Southern is a very well coached team and plays well as a team according to coach Mitchell.

Mount Vernon traveled to Gibson Southern and came out victorious 65-46 ending a two game skid. Mount Vernon is now 6-2 on the season heading into this week.

The Lady Cats will play host to the Washington Hatchets in a very important Big Eight Conference game Saturday. The junior varsity game will be played at noon and Mount Vernon Junior Cheyenne Strobel shoots over a Mater Dei defender is Tuesthe varsity matchup is slated for 1:30. day’s matchup. Photo by Steven Kochersperger.

North Stars continue to compete, place well The North Elementary School fifth and sixth grade boys had another busy week of basketball. On Tuesday December 4, the boys traveled to St. Wendel to take on their fifth and sixth grade teams. The North Elementary fifth grade boys won with a score of 25-6 and the sixth grade boys of North Elementary fell 30-12.

Fifth grade stats: Camden Bender: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 10 steals; Kyle Perry: 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal; Tanner Tichenor: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals; Logan Hoehn: 2 rebounds, 3 steals; Nathan Ricketts: 2 rebounds, 1 steal; Issac Pearison: 2 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals; Jacob Wiley: 3 rebounds; Preston Lockwood: 2 points, 2 rebounds; Cameron Tepool: 3 rebounds, 1 steal.

Sixth grade stats: Caleb Wassmer: 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal; Jarrett Motz: 2 points, 2 rebounds; Jacob Newman: 5 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal; Richie Meyer: 7 rebounds, 1 steal; Jacob Lingafelter: 1 point; Levi Rigg: 1 rebound, 1 steal; Dalton Cox: 4 rebounds.

Both teams traveled to Owensville on Saturday for the South Gibson Basketball tournament. The fifth grade won both of their games to bring home the first place trophy and the sixth grade team won their first game and came up short in their second game to take the second place trophy for the tournament.

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The fifth grade won the tournament by beating Fort Branch with a score of 15-11, The fifth grade stats: Camden Bender: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals; Kyle Perry: 3 rebounds; Tanner Tichenor: 5 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals; Logan Hoehn: 2 rebounds; Nathan Ricketts: 2 points, 8 rebounds; Issac Pearison: 2 steals; Cameron Tepool: 2 rebounds, 1 steal.

The sixth grade first took on Owensville beating them with a score of 36-18. The sixth grade stats: Caleb Wassmer: 14 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals; Jarrett Motz: 3 rebounds; Hunter Alkire: 7 points, 1 rebound; Jacob Newman: 4 points, 8 rebounds; Richie Meyer: 3 points, 5 rebounds; Dalton Cox: 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals; Dayne Morris: 1 rebound.

The sixth grade team lost a close fought battle to Haubstadt in the Championship game with a score of 20-16. The sixth grade stats: Caleb Wassmer: 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals; Jarrett Motz: 3 rebounds, 2 steals; Hunter Alkire: 7 points, 5 rebounds; Jacob Newman: 4 rebounds; Richie Meyer: 2 points, 8 rebounds; Dalton Cox: 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal.

The North Elementary boys go to St. James on December 18 to play at 6 p.m. and play at North Posey High School against South Terrace on December 19 at 6 p.m.

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The North Posey High School reserve basketball team reacts to a last-second 3-point shot that sealed the win for their team at Southridge. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Brianna Perry fed Amy Brandenstein inside for the first bucket of the final period to pull to within 27-21 but again, the Vikings experienced a lapse.

The Raiders scored the next five points before Hayley harness could break the drought with two free throws. Worman followe suit when she was fouled on a drive and hit both free tosses to pull back to within seven.

But Southridge built their largest lead of the night (13 points) at 39-26 in the final period at the 1:13 mark but the Lady Vikings continued to battle.

Owen scored on another putback and Hayley Harness hit a pair of free throws before the Lady Raiders made their free throws down the stretch to take the win.

The loss broke the Lady Vikes’ winning streak at three games but did not break their spirit.

They were scheduled to play at Reitz on Monday and then to host top-ranked and undefeated Mater Dei on Thursday.

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It worked to perfection as the Lady Raiders could not hit the free throw and the ball was rebounded and passed ahead to Kayla Sanford. As the Lady Raiders packed the lane to keep the crafty fresh-

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Heritage Hills outguns youthful Vikings

By Dave Pearce It is very difficult to beat any team that shoots 67 percent from the field in a basketball. It is even tougher when said team hits 16-of-20 from the field in the second half. With that being said, the North Posey Vikings dropped a 79-65 decision to the sizzling Heritage Hills Patriots on Friday night.

The Vikings wasted little time getting on the board

as Kyle Whitmore buried a 3-pointer to open the game only 20 seconds in. Wes Harness hit one of two free throws to give the Vikings a 4-0 lead in the first minute but the Patriots did not like what was happening.

The result was an 11-0 run

by Heritage Hills which consisted of a variety of reasons.

First, Viking point guard Harness picked up his second person foul less than three

North Posey’s Reed Gertiesen looks to the basket during Friday night’s loss to the Heritage Hills Patriots.

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minutes into the contest and the score tied at four. Harness went to the bench and the Patriots went to the press.

They took advantage of the Vikings inability to effectively get the ball up the court and scored on back-to-backsteals and lay-ups. The final three points of the 11-point run came off a missed North Posey shot and a run-out by the Patriots. The drive wasn’t there but the pull-up 3-point basket was.

North Posey Coach Heath Howington had seen enough.

With his team struggling again to get the ball upcourt, he took a time out and attempted to settle the troops.

“We dug ourselves a hole when we had that one lapse,” Howington said. “It’s the same story. But we can’t blame one another. We have to work together to pull improve as a team.”

Some good things happened out of the time out as Whitmore scored on a reverse lay-up and James Marshall took a charge.

But while the Vikings were struggling, the Patriots continued to thrive. The Patriots grabbed four offensive rebounds in a single possession and the eventual basket gave them a 17-6 lead before Cody Ungetheim got on the board with a rebound basket of his own.

The first quarter ended with

the Vikings trailing 17-8.

As Howington attempted to protect Harness from picking up a third foul in the second period, he subbed Harness in on offense and Michael Bender on defense.

When Harness drove to the basket and was fouled with about four minutes remaining in the second period, it appeared the Vikings might have found the spark they appeared to lack in the opening period. They had pulled to within 22-18.

But on the next two possessions, Alec Werry and Whitmore each picked up their second fouls of the game and the Patriots capitalized.

Following the four free throws, the Vikings turned the ball over their next two possessions, each on traveling calls and when the Patriots held for and hit the last shot of the half, the enjoyed a 32-22 lead in the contest.

In the third quarter, the Patriots appeared to be making few mistakes and the Vikings appeared to be doing few things well as Heritage Hills moved out to as much as a 17-point lead at 53-36. But Howington’s Vikings did not quit.

“I care so much for every one of those guys in that locker room,” Howington said following the game. “We are going to have to evaluate and look at everything and contin-

ue to work hard and do what we have to do to put our players and our team in the best position possible to win.”

It was obvious that Howington was not happy with the loss but could not completely fault his team.

“It’s not an excuse but we open up with a pretty tough schedule,” Howington said.

“There’s 4A North and 3A Mount Vernon and then 3A Heritage Hills.”

Ironically, the combined record of North Posey’s first three opponents is currently 9-0.

But the Vikings are struggling in nearly every facet of the game as Howington tries to learn his new team and what he can expect out of each of the individuals.

“The important thing is that we stay together and work on things together,” Howington said. “We’re not hitting the panic button yet.

We are guaranteed another 18 games. The season is young and so are we. We will come back in this week and prepare for Mater Dei.” The Vikings pulled back to within 61-48 when Bryce Martin came up with an offensive rebound and a bucket with about four minutes to go but the Patriots had all the answers on this night.

From that point forward, the teams basically traded baskets, something you can’t

afford to do when you are trailing by 13.

We harness led the Vikings with 24 points despite being hampered by foul trouble much of the first half. He was the only Viking to reach double figures as Ungetheim, Werry, and Whitmore had seven each. Bender and Martin had six points apiece while Marshall and Reed Gertiesen had three apiece and Motz two. Marshall and Werry each fouled out of the contest.

In reserve action, the Vikings took an 18-12 half-time lead and used a balanced attack to keep the reserve Patriots off-balance.

In the first four minutes of the second half, Griffin Motz, Zack Carl, Jacob Brenton, Damon Cardin, and Drake Davenport had each scored two points. The reserve Vikings expended their lead to 34-26 at the end of three quarters.

The Patriots battled back to within 34-31 early in the fourth quarter but again, Cardin, Carl, Motz, Brenton, and Bryce Martin helped keep the Patriots honest by scoring the first nine points of the final period as the Vikings held on to win 49-40.

The Vikings will host Mater Dei Friday night before traveling to Pike Central on Saturday. The reserve gametime on Saturday at Pike Central is 5 p.m.

Wildcat grapplers struggle against Tigers, rebound in Big 8 Duel

By Steven Kochersperger The Mount Vernon Wildcat wrestling program welcomed the state-ranked Memorial Tigers on Tuesday evening. The dual figured to be a tough matchup for the Wildcats and that proved to be true. The visiting Tigers were just too much for the

Wildcats to handle as Memorial won the dual overwhelmingly.

Wildcat Austin Stallings provided one of the wins for the Wildcats against the Tigers in the 285 weight class.

Stallings took his opponent to the very end and won by decision. Wildcat Dane Wil-

son also won his matchup pinning his Tiger opponent giving the wildcats some very important team points.

Many of the Wildcat wrestlers lost in close matchups to their Memorial opponents giving Mount Vernon experience against some tough competition. Mount Vernon

would need all their experience over the weekend as they headed to Princeton to wrestle in a 5-team dual The Wildcats traveled to Princeton to face five other Big Eight opponents and finished 4-1 on Saturday. The Wildcats beat Vincennes Lincoln, Mount Carmel, Princeton, and Washington and only lost to Boonville (39-27) in a very close matchup.

“Our goal was to go 5-0, but I’m OK with 4-1,” Wildcat coach Tim Alcorn said. “We had to sit a couple kids on Saturday for health issues and had one taking the SAT. If we were at full strength we feel we would have swept that dual.”

Health, or lack thereof, has been an issue for the Wildcats in the last few weeks. It’s something most wrestling programs have to deal with year in and year out and coach Alcorn isn’t too concerned at this point about it.

“It’s the nature of the sport to have these injuries.

We are going to be fine,” he concluded.

The Wildcats are now 14-5 on the season and hope to continue to improve individually and are collectively moving forward. The Cats have wrestled some tough competition, wrestling two of the top programs in the state (Mater Dei and Memorial) in just the span of a few

days this past week.

“It’s great to see these programs early on in the season,” coach Alcorn said.

“It lets us know where we stack up. Everyone is an obstacle in our sport. If you want to be the best then you have to go against the best and see where you are at.”

The Wildcats will now have the next few weeks off the mat and will take that time to prepare individually for the Mater Dei Holiday Classic as well as get back to full strength health-wise.

They will be back in action December 28-29 in Evansville for the Mater Dei Classic before returning to team action January 5 at the Paoli Invitational.

USI signs baseball players, McNamara included The University of Southern Indiana baseball team announced the signing of five players to national letters of intent for the 2014 season. Signing with the Screaming Eagles are infielders John Curry (Georgetown, Indiana); Sam Griggs (Evansville, Indiana); Drake McNamara (Mt. Vernon, Wildcat Cleo Rainey gets ready to start his match against his Memorial opponent Indiana); Sean Pedley (Owensboro, KenTuesday evening. Photo by Steven Kochersperger. tucky); and outfielder Bryson Jenkins (Newburgh, Indiana). All five will be inFA M I L I A R • T R U S T E D • R E L I A B L E coming freshmen in 2013-14.

“We are very excited about the five players we have signed,” USI Head Coach Tracy Archuleta. “Coach Kuester has done a solid job in identifying our needs and finding some of the best talent available to fill those needs. It's a quality group of guys; they're good athletes, good students, and good people.”

Biographical information on the signees: Curry: A senior at Floyd Central High School (Floyds Knobs, Indiana)…named All-Conference, FCHS Most Valuable Player, and Offensive Player of Year after batting .416 with nine doubles, and one home run as a junior…also had a .534 on-base percent-

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McNamara: A senior at Mount Vernon High School (Mt. Vernon, Indiana)…lettered in baseball and basketball at MVHS. Pedley: A senior at Daviess County High School…lettered in baseball and soccer… named to the 2012 All-District team as a junior…played for the Louisville Baseball Club during the summer.

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TOPS offers tips to curb thoughtless eating It’s a common scenario that many people often find themselves in: eating and overeating without rhyme or reason. Perhaps you always seem to feel hungry or eat “just because.” TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, explains the triggers that cause these behaviors and offers solutions to help curb thoughtless overindulgence.

Because It’s There “It’s Monday, and we could all use a pick-meup after the weekend,” says a co-worker. The local sandwich shop offers a free cookie with the purchase of a combo meal. The auto body shop replenishes a spread of sweet treats throughout the day while you wait for your service to be completed. When food is in plain sight, it’s convenient to grab a handful simply because it’s there. Be mindful, take personal inventory, and ask yourself if you are truly hungry at that moment. There are times when you may need to remove yourself from the situation or move the temptation out of reach, if necessary.

You Skip Breakfast It can be difficult to fit a meal into the typical morning rush, but breakfast is considered the “most important meal of the day” for a reason.

A study in the “American Journal of Epidemiology” showed that people who regularly skip breakfast are nearly five times as likely to be obese than those who don’t. Breakfast provides your body and mind with the fuel necessary to

take on the day and get your metabolism out of its resting state and back to burning calories.

“So many people start every day on a diet and routinely skip breakfast in an effort to compensate for last night's behavior with the hopes of losing weight,” says Nicholas “Dr. Nick” Yphantides, M.D., M.P.H., Medical Editor for TOPS. “In reality, skipping breakfast is much more likely to cause weight gain rather than weight loss. Overweight and obese individuals are much more likely to skip breakfast in comparison to healthier and leaner individuals.”

Unprocessed, fiber-rich foods like steel-cut or slow-cooked oatmeal, grapefruit, wholegrain and low-sugar cereals, and low-fat dairy are all best bets. If possible, prepare your breakfast ahead of time or bring your breakfast with you to work if you aren’t able to find the time to eat at home.

You’re Emotional Emotions are a common eating trigger. You may typically celebrate happy news with a gourmet dinner and dessert, or soothe sadness with a large bowl of ice cream. Anger or stress can lead to munching on a seemingly bottomless bag of chips. While eating creates a temporary sense of physical fullness, it only temporarily distracts from the feelings that are bothering you. In actuality, the unhealthy decisions are likely to leave you feeling guilty with a sense of regret, which may start a vicious cycle of continued unhealthy

decisions.

Instead, reach out to a friend or family for support and guidance. Even a quick workout releases tension, generates extra energy, and stimulates feel-good endorphins. Relaxing behaviors, like getting a quick massage or taking a hot bath, also help calm the system. If you are celebrating, remember that the occasion is about being with loved ones and creating memories – not about the food. Check in with your hunger level and see if you are actually hungry, or if you’ll be simply satisfied by the company.

You’re Bored If you a know boredom is a trigger for thoughtless eating, have a list of strategies in place to keep yourself busy and entertained when you feel like you don’t have anything else to do.

An activity that occupies your hands is ideal, like giving yourself a manicure, reading a book, playing a game on the computer, or writing in a journal. Go for a walk with a friend and/or with your dog. This will also take you away from the kitchen and should help cravings subside. Or, drink a glass of water, which is filling. Snacking on celery or watermelon or chewing a piece of gum can also help curb appetite.

You Don’t Get Enough Sleep Lack of sleep, or just the typical mid-afternoon energy slump, can lead a person to binge on sugary or salty treats and beverages for a boost.

Researchers at Columbia University note, people

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“There is substantial and growing medical evidence suggesting some important links between adequate sleep and a healthy weight,” notes Yphantides. “Recent research has indicated that the production of certain hormones, leptin and ghrelin, may be influenced by how much or how little we sleep. Inadequate sleep can influence these hormone levels in our body in such a way that when we are sleep-deprived, we may not be as satisfied when we eat and our appetite may be enhanced. Additionally, it’s harder to be disciplined and make the right decisions when we are exhausted. One way that we may try to perk ourselves up is to consume extra fuel. All these actions contribute to excess caloric consumption and resulting weight gain.”

Getting consistent exercise can improve the quality of sleep and make you feel more rested.

Avoid exercising less than three hours before bedtime though, as it can make it more difficult for you to fall asleep. To combat an afternoon lull, drink a large class of refreshing, cold water, take a walk around the office, or head outside for a quick walk. A change of scenery, fresh air, and sunshine can be invigorating and give you a jolt of positive energy.

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LEGALS Court News Arrests November 29 Danny Choate—Mount Vernon—Theft—PCS December 1 Coila Bradford—Mount Vernon—Warrant-Dealing in Methamphetamine, Possession of Chemical Reagents or Precursors With the Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Neglect of a Dependent—PCS Billy Little—Mount Vernon—Community Correction Violation—MVPD Casey Winegar—Mount Vernon—Possession of Marijuana, Operating While Intoxicated—MVPD Ashley Birkner—Marion, Ill.—Minor in Consumption—MVPD Troy Skaggs—Mount Vernon—Domestic Battery, Battery—MVDP December 5 Kevin Merritt—Evansville—Warrant-Identity Deception, Refusal to Identify Self, Hunting Wild Animals Without a License, Hunting Deer with the License of Another Person (Petition to Revoke)—MVPD Jackie Whitley, Jr.—Evansville—Warrant-Resisting Law Enforcement, Auto Theft— PCS Jon Brody Schmitt—Mount Vernon—Possession of Methamphetamine with Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Firearm Without a License—MVPD December 6 Jon Brody Schmitt—Mount Vernon—Warrant-Contempt of Court—PCS Damian Schile—Mount Vernon—Warrant-Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Conversion—MVPD Stephen Loehr—Mount Vernon—Operating While Intoxicated, Breath Test Refusal, Possession of a Controlled Substance--PCS Complaints November 18 1:10 a.m.—Alarm—Kitchen alarm—Elk Trail Drive, Evansville 5:15 a.m.—Vandalism— Mailboxes have been vandalized again in the same area.

Mail has been thrown in the roadway. A little larger area this time than last weekend— Ford Road, Mount Vernon 2:00 p.m.—Assault—Advised subject hit him. Request a deputy for a report and pictures. Advised does not need an ambulance. Advised female is gone at this time in a silver Alero, intoxicated— Schuessler Road, Evansville November 19 12:59 p.m.—Theft—Farm is on the right side of Blackford Road. Hunter called the caller and told him that people were stealing things out of the land. Things are missing— Mount Vernon 1:14 p.m.—Suspicious— Male subject sleeping in the dining room. She is afraid to wake him because he was acting strange earlier—Dairy Queen, Mount Vernon 2:47 p.m.—Theft—Advised someone stole medicine out of mailbox—Lang Road, Poseyville 11:42 p.m.—911 Hangup—Static on the line now— Goad Cemetery Road, New Harmony 11:50 p.m.—Accident— Advised a vehicle has crashed in woods. Can hear screaming for help—Old SR 62, Mount Vernon November 20 9:12 a.m.—Lockout—Assisting on a lockout at Old National Bank—Mount Vernon 10:20 a.m.—VIN Inspection—Mobile Home—Ford Road, Mount Vernon 12:56 p.m.—Information— Saw a deer get hit and wants the deer. Needs a tag—hwy 69, Mount Vernon 1:01 p.m.—Motorist Assist—Out with subject—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 4:28 p.m.—Reckless— White SUV all over the roadway—I 64, 18 mm 5:14 p.m.—Stab/Gun— Advised ex-husband just stabbed step-brother. Unsure of location was stabbed. Advised subject is still in front yard—S Endicott, Poseyville 11:57 p.m.—Miscellaneous—Would like to talk to deputy about accident

daughter had last night. Car is in caller’s name—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon November 21 2:47 a.m.—Motorist Assist—Stranded motorist— Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 3:42 a.m.—Information— White Ford—E Third St, Mount Vernon 7:48 a.m.—Trespassing— Camo truck, west side of road.

This vehicle was there yesterday and is back there today.

No one should be on the property or hunting on the property. If located, caller wants to press charges—Hwy 69, New Harmony 5:54 p.m.—Motorist Assist—Chevy Blazer, silver, broke down with no lights on.

Caller almost hit him—Welborn Church Road, Mount Vernon 7:16 p.m.—Dead Body— Let sister’s boyfriend stay at house. Found his body in the garage—Parkside Drive, Wadesville 11:15 p.m.—Medical—18 year-old—E Steamill, New harmony 11:59 p.m.—Alarm—Cynthiana Post Office—Cynthiana November 22 9:52 a.m.—Threatening— Children’s father texting and calling. Threatening the caller—Main, New Harmony November 23 8:53 a.m.—Department of Natural Resources—Camo pickup truck sitting on side of road on Angel Mounds property, poaching deer—S of Church, New Harmony November 24 10:48 a.m.—Repossession—1999 Dodge Avenger— Jeffery Lane, Mount Vernon 6:21 p.m.—Disturbance—23 year-old advised the group home is blaming her for breaking things—John Av, New Harmony 8:55 p.m.—CarDeer—2012 Dodge truck, over $1,000 damage. Deer hit front side of truck—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 9:09 p.m.—911 Hang-up— Receiving several 911 calls from number. After several attempts, got a male subject to talk. He first advised his name, when he called back again, advised his name was different than what he gave before.

When asked how old he was he advised he was 18 and he was at a friend’s house— Blackford Road, Mount Vernon 10:16 p.m.—CarDeer—2007 Honda Civic.

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Totaled car. Hit a deer and caller is in field. No medics— Caborn Road, Mount Vernon November 25 6:43 a.m.—Domestic—Received a call from female. Advised her boyfriend was beating her up. Received another call advising it was a neighbor that was calling—Upton Road, Mount Vernon 2:43 p.m.—Vandalism— Mailbox damaged Wednesday night. Wants a call from officer—Upper Mt. Vernon Road, Mount Vernon 6:38 p.m.—Suspicious— Just had to run off 3 people in red Chevy Z71. Wants this on record and if we have an officer near there to drive by area—Boberg Road, Mount Vernon 6:47 p.m.—Road Hazard—Someone dropped off trees and bush trimmings in middle of roadway. No ve-

hicle seen—Uebelhack Road, Mount Vernon 7:24 p.m.—Suspicious— Received a suspicious email, believes it’s a possible scam.

Would like to talk to an officer—W Main St, Poseyville ·9:46 p.m.—Suspicious— White van driving around.

Pulling into Subway numerous times and looks suspicious—Princeton St, Wadesville November 26 5:08 a.m.—Welfare Check—Has not been able to make contact with mother since Thursday. Advised phone going straight to voicemail. Advised is a cell phone only—Ford Road, Mount Vernon 5:14 a.m.—Car-Deer— Mazda 626, black, over $1,000 of damage. Female in vehicle having a panic attack—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 6:31 a.m.—CarDeer—2008 Honda Accord, silver. Right front end damage, over $1,000—I 64, exit 4 3:50 p.m.—Miscellaneous—Daughter was in accident and lost bumper on her car. Wants call from officer to ask if it’s legal to drive with no bumper—Story St, Stewartsville 7:15 p.m.—Alarm—Subject is at location, has locked all doors and laundry room door was open. Requested dispatch. Female was inside.

Alarm door was showing garage door—Ford Road, Mount Vernon 7:50 p.m.—Stab/Gun— Husband has been drinking and walking inside house with firearm. Subject has firearm now. Wife was arguing with husband in the background— Metz Road, Wadesville 9:03 p.m.—Suspicious— Received a suspicious phone call. Subject stated he was coming to her residence tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.. Stated he was with WalMart. Stated husband won money. Caller is concerned because husband passed away 6 years ago— Gun Club Road, Mount Vernon Superior Court Felony/Misdemeanor Lindzy Nicole Bradshaw, 21, Evansville. Operating a Vehicle With an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .08% or More, Class C Misdemeanor. Amended to Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 24 hours public service. 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Daniel R. Briesacher, 57, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Receiving Stolen Property, Class D Felony; Ct. 2- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke. Probation is terminated.

Daniel R. Briesacher, 57, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Attempted Murder, Class A Felony; Ct. 2- Battery by means of a Deadly Weapon, Class C Felony; Ct. 3- Intimidation, Class C Felony; Ct. 4- Habitual Offender. Ct. 1 and 3 are dismissed. Restitution in the amount of $1,954. 4 years Indiana Department of Corrections.

Robert d. Dismuke Jr., 25, Evansville. False Informing, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. 10 days Posey County Jail.

Cherish A. Duckworth, 40, Carmi, Ill.. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Class C Felony; Ct. 2- Carrying a Handgun Without a License, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200.0 countermeasure fee, 18

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months probation and fees. 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Abram M. Dwyer, 31, Evansville. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle With an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .08% or More, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class D Felony. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, 1 year probation and fees, driver’s license suspended 90 days. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Rachel Gott, 29, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1, 2- Check Deception, Class A Misdemeanor. Fine and costs are waived, civil judgment entered for $330. 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Jeffery Alan Harper, 53, Vincennes. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle With an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .15% or More, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Reckless Driving, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class D Felony; Ct. 5- Theft, Class D Felony. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, driver’s license suspended 1 year, do not go in or around Huck’s, restitution to Huck’s in the amount of $44.47. Ct. 36 months Posey County Jail; Ct. 4- 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except 6 months; Ct. 5- 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except 6 months. Concurrent.

Austin D. Hutchison, 19, Mount Vernon. Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 32 hours public service, no contact with Matthew Ricketts. 12 months Posey County Jail, all suspended except 10 days, balance to Community Corrections Program.

Marquis L. Paris, 19, Poseyville. Criminal Mischief, Class A Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke. Civil Judgment entered in the amount of $1,920 for North Posey Community Park. 60 days Posey County Jail.

Dennis Eugene Robb, 31, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Dennis Eugene Robb, 31, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Fine and costs are waived, driver’s license suspended 90 days. 90 days Posey County Jail.

Dennis E. Robb, 31, Mount Vernon. Invasion of Privacy, Class A Misdemeanor. Peti-

tion to Revoke. Civil judgment entered for past due fees, probation terminated. 30 days Posey County Jail.

Brandon J. Robinson, 24, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class D Felony; Ct. 2- Invasion of Privacy, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, counseling, 32 hours public service. 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended to Community Corrections Program.

Brandon J. Robinson, 24, Mount Vernon. Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor.

6 months Posey County Jail, suspended to Community Corrections Program.

Brandon J. Robinson, 24, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Class D Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class D Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class D Felony; Ct. 4- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor. $200 countermeasure fee,

driver’s license suspended 90 days. 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended to Community Corrections Program.

Ryan C. Russell, 38, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Dealing in Methamphetamine, Class B Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Chemical Reagents or Precursors with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, Class D Felony. Petition to Revoke. Returned to probation, previous conditions imposed.

Floyd D. Stewart, Jr., 58, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1, 2- Dealing in Cocaine, Class A Felony. Found guilty by jury. Fine and costs are waived, counseling, 2 years probation and fees. 23 years Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except 21 years.

David Wayne Williams, II, 21, Evansville. Domestic Battery, Class D Felony. Amended to Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, counseling, 1 year probation and fees. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Legals 2012-171 The following County Operating Claims have been filed with the Auditor's Office and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session on December 18, 2012 BAIER & BAIER JURORS RODNEY FETCHER MCKIMS PRINTCRAFTERS WILLIAM GOODEN JEAN HADLEY VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY MCFADIN & FOLZ JOHN JACOB WARRUM YOUTH CARE CENTER Grand Total:

$ 213.75 $ 960.64 $31.56 $101.00 $172.24 $636.50 $1,211.25 $2,170.75 $ 35.00 $75.00 $1,106.35 $1,444.00 $1,504.96 $9,663.00

Nicholas J. Wildeman Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on December 11, 2012 2012-167 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION NO. 65C01-1211-EU-66 IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND J. SEIBERT, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that KENNETH R. SEIBERT and KAREN M. HUBLAR were on the 26th day of November, 2012, appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of RAYMOND J. SEIBERT, Deceased, who died testate on October 14, 2012 and was authorized to proceed with the administration of said decedent’s estate without Court Supervision.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

DATED at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, this 26th day of November, 2012 BETTY POSTLETHEWEIGHT, Clerk, Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana By: Jaime L. Simpson Deputy Published in the Posey County News on December 4 & 11, 2012

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DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE 100 North Senate Avenue, Room 1058N Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2256 Notice is hereby given the Fiscal officers and taxpayers of all taxing units located in Posey County, Indiana, that prior to the review of the budgets, lax rates and levies for the year 2012 payable 2013, Ihe Depariment or Locat Government Finance, by its represerrtatves, wit! conduct a public hearing on said mailer, to be held in the Hovey House located at 330 Wateut Street, Mt. Vernon, IN, Indiana on the date and time as follows: December11, 2012 at 11:00 AM WADESVILLE-CENTER FIRE DISTRICT GRIFFIN-BETHEL FIRE DISTRICT BETHEL TOWNSHIP BLACK TOWNSHIP CENTER TOWNSHIP HARMONY TOWNSHIP LYNN TOWNSHIP MARRS TOWNSHIP POINT TOWNSHIP ROBB TOWNSHIP ROBINSON TOWNSHIP SMITH TOWNSHIP POSEY COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT NEW HARMONY PUBLIC LIBRARY ALEXANDRIAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY POSEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY POSEY COUNTY UNIT MSD MT. VERNON NEW NARMONY SCHOOL CORPORATION NORTH POSEY SCHOOL CORPORATION MT VERNON CIVIL CITY POSEYVILLE CIVIL TOWN GRIFFIN CIVIL TOWN CYNTHIANA CIVIL TOWN NEW HARMONY CIVIL TOWN

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ROAD IN POINT TOWNSHIP

Assessed values will be available for review in the County Auditor’s Office at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the Department budget hearing. Taxpayers shall have the right to be heard and/or to present written testimony on the budgets, tax rates and tax levies as adopted by the above named taxing units.

The Board of Commissioners of the County of Posey will conduct a public hearing for the consideration of a petition for the vacation of the following public way in Point Township:

The following only apply if the County Board of Tax Adjustment or County Auditor modifies the budgets, tax rates, or tax levies of a political subdivision:

All that part of an unnamed Posey County road (sometimes known as County Road 150 West) beginning on the South side of a public road known as Hasting Lane and running south along both sides of the north south centerline of Section 11 Township 8 South Range 14 West for one fourth mile more or less to the south line of the Northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 11, thence approximately one half mile west along the south line of the north half of the northwest quarter of Section 11 to the west line of Section 11.

At the conclusion of the hearing, the Commissioners will consider passage of an ordinance vacating the described roadway.

The public hearing on this proposed action will be held on the 2nd day of January, 2013, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. in the Hovey House at the corner of Walnut and Fourth Streets in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

Nicholas Wildeman, Auditor Posey County, Indiana Published in the Posey County News on December 11, 2012

Ten (10) or more taxpayers or one (1) taxpayer that owns property that represents at least ten percent (10%) ot the taxable assessed valuation in the potilical subdivision way initiate an appeal from the modification of a political subdivision’s budget tax rate, or tax levy by filing a statement of their objections with the County Auditor. The statement must be filed not later than ten (10) days after the publication of the notice required by IC 6-11-17-12. The statement must specifically identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy to which the taxpayers object. The County Auditor shall forward the statement, along with the taxing unit’s budget, to the Department IC 6-1.1.17.13 A political subdivision may appeal to the Department for an increase in its tax rate or tax levy as modified by the county board of tax adjustment or the county auditor. To initiate the appeal, the political subdivision shall file a statement with the Department no later than ten (10) days after publication of the notice required by IC 6-1.1-17.12, The legislative body of the political subdivision must authorize the filing of the statement by adopting a resolution. The resolution must be attached to the statement of objections and the statement must be signed by: (1) ln the case of counties, by the board ot county commissioners and by the president of the county council.

(2) In the case of all other political subdivisions, by the highest executive officer and by the presiding officer of the legislative body IC 6-1.1-17-15.

DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE Brian E. Bailey, Commissioner Published in the Posey County News on December 11, 2012

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DUAL AIR, FULL FACTORY WARRANTY 11 CHRYSLER T&C TOURING DUAL AIR, POWER DOORS 10 CHRYSLER T&C DUAL AIR, DVD, MUST SEE! 10 CHRYSLER T&C TOURING LEATHER, DUAL AIR 10 CHRYSLER T&C TOURING DUAL AIR, LEATHER 06 CHRYSLER T&C DUAL AIR, ONE OWNER, POWER DOORS 00 CHRYSLER T&C LXI, LEATHER, LOADED 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN QUAD SEATS, DUAL AIR 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN QUAD SEATING 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN FULL FACTORY WARRANTY 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DUAL AIR, FULL FACTORY WARRANTY 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN POWER DOORS, POWER LOCKS 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DUAL AIR, POWER DOORS 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MANY TO CHOOSE FROM 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN QUAD SEATS 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN POWER DOORS, DVD 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LOADED WITH STOW & GO SEATING 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DUAL AIR, POWER DOORS 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN POWER SEATS, LOW MILES 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN FULL FACTORY WARRANTY 12 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN POWER LIFTGATE, ALLOY WHEELS 11 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN FULL FACTORY WARRANTY APPLIES 11 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DUAL AIR, DVD 11 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

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