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Second round of COVID grants available for Posey community

Each year, the citizens of Cynthiana decorate the City Park for the holidays. This year, despite other setbacks, was no exception. On a recent evening just as the sun was going down, the lights shone brightly. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Lois Mittino Gray Debbie Bennett Stearsman, representing the Economic Development Coalition of Southwestern Indiana, spoke at the December 17 Zoom meeting of the Mount Vernon Common Council.

She brought the good news that a third round of COVID economic grants will once again be offered to cities through OCRA, the Office of Rural and Community Affairs.

Stearsman said this round will be very competitive for the $250,000, no match funds. Submissions are due February 24 and grant recipients will be announced in March or April. There are public service and economic development grants available this time as well, in an effort to help retain jobs. Stearman advised that Mount Vernon will not qualify for some of the new categories of grants this round, due to its median income being too high. Her organization feels that the small business grants, such as those received in the fall, would be the easiest way to go for Mount Vernon.

Awards up to $10,000, or loans for up to $25,000, could go to local businesses affected by the COVID-19 virus.

Mayor Bill Curtis agreed to apply for the grant

Passion, desire keep Frisse forging ahead

By Dave Pearce A 2009 New Harmony High School graduate Benton Frisse, 29, doesn’t consider himself artistic. People who see his work would argue. He enjoys producing “something from nothing, that is heritage heirloom quality.” Frisse is a modernday blacksmith. He has always had a fascination with tools. His work may be seen and available at his business, River City Forge and Tool, website www.rivercityforge.com.”

Since he was small, Frisse has had an eye and a passion. His keen eye is cognizant of the texture of the steel. But his stepfather Wayne Hall was a horseshoer and a farrier for about 35 years. He was also a welder and fabricator for the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation. So hanging out with Wayne, Frisse had an advantage. He learned about the craft at an early age. At age 11, with Hall’s help, he put the craft on display in Benton Frisse forges during the blacksmithing process in his Evansville shop. a booth at the 2002 Kunstfest in New Harmony. shoe knives for Father’s Day. They agreed that Frisse had the basic skills “I’m pretty sure I made a bunch of ‘S’ hooks and then I beat on the and they created what Frisse described as “very loosely termed horseshoe same horseshoe all weekend long,” Frisse recalls with a chuckle. “I knives.” burned myself and then beat on the same shoe.”

From that point on, Frisse was hooked. Growing up in and around the “I grew up in a metal shop and a blacksmith shop,” Frisse said. “And business, he had access to many of the tools and a basic knowledge of after we moved to New Harmony in about 1998, Wayne made my mom how to use them. At that point, he started to dig into the craft. a seven-foot sunflower from an old plow disk. He then returned actively Near the same time, his cousin Jim Poag, was an intriguing worldto the craft and has made many of the ornate gates and fences and fancy renowned master knifesmith who had lived in New Harmony for many ironwork seen around New Harmony.” years. Frisse described his advisor who, unlike himself, very much an A self-proclaimed redneck, Frisse now lives in Evansville near Mater artist. Poag had sold knives all over the world and they were in the posDei High School and just a stone’s throw from Evansville Toolworks session of presidents and corporate executives. building, the business he would someday like to emulate. The city has a “Unfortunately, he was battling terminal cancer but I got to pick his rich history in the craft. Evansville Toolworks made hundreds of thou- brain a little bit and then once he passed away, I purchased all his equipsands of axes and tools for the US Army during World War II. And grow- ment and I still make a lot of my work on his equipment,” Frisse exing up in Posey County, Frisse learned to appreciate historical things. plained.

One might even say Frisse has an “old soul.” He would agree.

Frisse also was able to handle a lot of his great grandfather’s tools “My parents always appreciated older homes so we had three,” Frisse when he was younger and he inherited those when his grandfather passed talks of his childhood. “We bought the Old Roby Farm and then moved away. to an older home across from the Labyrinth in New Harmony. Later on, “Having the same ax in my hand that I know my grandfather had we moved back out into the Sand Hills area directly next door from the swung and even my great grandfather had swung is just so cool,” he said. home where we had lived earlier.”

“They don’t make things like that anymore. For myself, being able to Frisse said he played around with blacksmithing until he was in colContinued on Page A5 lege. One of his friends suggested that he would like to make some horse-

and said that, in all likelihood, the city will do what it did the last time with the small businesses.

Council agreed that he should apply and gave him the green light to proceed.

Councilwoman Jillian Brothers asked if any grants are available to assist with domestic violence situations, possibly for Willow Tree through Posey County. Stearsman replied the county commissioners would have to apply for that, not the city council.

Stearsman also gave the end of the year EDC summation of what the organization has done for the city this year, in terms of grant funds. The EDC obtained $950,000 in grants for Mount Vernon this year, and $14.7 million total for Posey County. The next round of OCRA regular grants, totaling $32 million, will be awarded competitively in two rounds. Round One will be due in June and address storm water, wastewater, and water issues. Round Two will be open in the fall and address Main Street renovations, blight, etc. “If the city has any projects coming up, reach out to the EDC and we will apply on the city’s behalf. The

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MSDMV takes step to advance district info technology

By Lois Mittino Gray The last Mount Vernon School Board meeting of 2020 on December 21 began with a moment of silence in memory of Jerry Rutledge, who served on the school board from 1980 to 1992. He also served as a member of the School District Building Corporation from 2011 through 2020. The tribute for the gentle giant of a man was led by his son Jerry Rutledge, the current Mount Vernon School Board President. The apple did not fall far from the tree, as they say.

School Superintendent Matt Thompson said the last day of the first semester was December 18 and students will be on Winter Break until January 5, 2021. On Monday, January 11, students will be dismissed early for a Staff Development Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m., the junior high at 1 p.m. and the high school at 1:10 p.m.

In personnel matters, the board confirmed the employment of Sean D. Grant as the district-wide System Administrator, working out of Hedges Central. It is a new board approved position aimed at strengthening Information Technology. Grant was a technical director for five years at WFIETV and is currently enrolled in the Cyber Security Info Assurance Program at Ivy Tech Community College. He lives with his wife and two young children in Elberfeld, Indiana.

In other board action: • The board granted teacher Lori Wilson a nonpaid pregnancy leave of absence from January 11, 2021 through the end of the 2020-2021 school year as requested.

• The board adopted a resolution permitting

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Another crucial step taken to keep Posey safe Basco and McKinney team up for work at Posey County Sheriff’s Department

By Trisha L. Lopez Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy Kris McKinney grew up watching the television show “Cops.” For many, the show’s lasting impact may be the catchy theme song that is impossible to hear and refrain from singing along.

For McKinney, it’s the images of police officers and their canine partners rushing into buildings, chasing down suspects and sniffing out drugs.

McKinney grew up wanting to be just like his uniformed heros.

Last Wednesday night, he got his chance.

McKinney and his new partner, a two-year-old Beligian malinois named Basco, suited up for the first time on a shift together.

After three months of planning, six weeks of intense training and two years of police service, Deputy McK-

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inney and K-9 Basco went on duty for the first time as partners.

“It’s always been something I’ve wanted to do. Growing up watching Cops. That was my favorite part of it, seeing the K-9s,” McKinney said.

“I’ve just always been fascinated with dogs. I love dogs. Growing up, seeing them work. It’s always something I wanted to do.”

McKinney got the nod in September. Thanks to donations from local businesses and county residents, the Posey County Sheriff’s Department had the funds to cover the purchase of the dog, his training and the speciality vehicle that, as his handler, McKinney would need. McKinney said the training and purchase of Basco cost $13,900.

Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham said the addition of a K-9 unit is crucial to his office’s efforts to protect the county’s residents.

“The K-9 provides immediate sup-

port for the deputy sheriff, and an additional resource for drug/narcotic interdiction. It’s also an additional resource for criminal apprehension and is a great community relations opportunity,” Sheriff Latham said. “This is truly a win-win for Posey County.

There’s no doubt Deputy McKinney and his K-9 partner, Basco, will do a great job in the performance of their duties. This is vital for all agencies, but crucial to smaller agencies such as ours. In a rural county where assistance may be 30 to 40 minutes away, this provides an immediate deputy presence.”

Latham said his office has had several K-9s throughout its existence.

Basco is the third K-9 officer since he’s been with the department.

Indiana State Police Sergeant Dennis Scudder, a K-9 department supervisor, said that canine officers have

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Members of the Posey County Sheriff’s Department celebrate the addition of a K-9 unit to the department. Pictured are Chief Deputy Jeremy Fortune, K-9 handler Chris McKinney, and Sheriff Tom Latham.

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T F B D P At the end of 2019, and having reached a ripe age, I ďŹ gured I had seen about everything there was to see. However, it didn’t take long into 2020 until I realized that I had actually seen just a sample of life.

One year ago (which now seems like 10), we were with friends in Florida, enjoying a week of vacation and planning to attend two big college bowl games. My friend Mike Stoelting and I were fortunate enough to get tickets for the Citrus Bowl game which featured two revered football programs. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed a good football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan held a 16-14 lead at the half but never scored again while the Tide rolled up 21 second-half points to take the Citrus Bowl Trophy back to Alabama.

Later in the week, our wives accompanied us to see a game which featured the Indiana Hoosiers against the Tennessee Volunteers. Although not a huge fan of either team, it is always good to watch a football game in a stadium of 50,000 people in the warmth of Florida on a January evening.

Apparently, we got out just in time. It was the last week we would spend in our Florida home as the expense of trying to keep up two residences was more than a newspaper man/car salesman could manage. We had sold the home and the new owners took possession just before we headed to the airport on our last day there. Little did we know we would not have an opportunity to visit Florida (or anyplace else) in the coming year because of a Chinese invention which has come to be known as COVID. That was a ďŹ rst for me. I had never faced a pandemic and had no idea what to do or think.

This was one of many ďŹ rsts for me in 2020.

Early January brought us back to Indiana where things were chilly but for the most part healthy.

But little did I know that I was about to see many things I had never seen in my life.

First of all, we had enjoyed a successful year at the Posey County News in 2019 but in February, we learned that because of this new disease, all spring sports in our area of the state would be canceled. That was a kick in the pants since sports seems to be our niche. That was another ďŹ rst for me. In 35-plus years in newspaper, I had never

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Nearing the last of a year of firsts seen a season canceled, much less in all sports.

But we survived and learned to depend on other sources of revenue. It also taught us lessons in being frugal and pinching pennies. But I didn’t realize I was about to learn more lessons in 2020.

An economy that had been going great guns with the lowest employment rate in history was about to take a hit. COVID became the new term of the year. Every night on every news source, we began to hear how many new Covid cases and how many Covid deaths had been reported on that day in every part of the country.It reminded me a bit of my junior high and high school years when each night, the news would report how many young men and women had given their lives that day in Vietnam. It sent me reeling uncomfortably, remembering friends lost during that time. Losing people I knew to this strange disease for another ďŹ rst, although not a pleasant one.

But as March and April rolled around, I began feeling some slight discomfort in my chest. I wasn’t so concerned but did agree to a stress test. I had a stress test another time and passed with ying colors so I expected nothing less this time. However, I got word right away that perhaps I should have studied harder as I had miserably unked the test.

The answer to the situation became readily apparent. I would need to go in almost immediately to have stents. It was another ďŹ rst. I never thought I would have to have stents. Turns out I didn’t...but not in a good way.

In early May, I went in for what I expected to be an overnight stay and awakened to the information that stents would not be the answer. They would need to schedule me for triple bypass. Triple bypass in the middle of a Covid pandemic? I learned that sometimes you have to do what you have to do. It was my ďŹ rst ever heart surgery...another ďŹ rst.

I’ve never been one to be down for long and didn’t expect to be down long on this one either.

Perhaps I never realized the seriousness of such a surgery. I was told I would need a full 12 weeks to recover. I would need rehab and would need to remain at home most of the 12 weeks. As most of you know, I returned to my car job in just a little over two weeks and was out taking pictures for the newspaper within about 10 days. I was determined that this was not going to keep me down. Fortunately, I was able to bounce back pretty quickly.

That was another ďŹ rst.

Then there was the talk of wind farms in Posey

County, a subject that divided families and friendships. Although interest was eventually lost, the eects of the disagreements still linger. That was another ďŹ rst for me. I never dreamed such a subject could so easily divide families and dissolve friendships.

Then there were our high school graduations.

Everything had changed. There would be no routine caps and gowns graduations this year. It would be whatever each school thought they could do comfortably. Sadly, that was another ďŹ rst for me. Even proms had to be non-school sponsored events. Each school had an abbreviated prom... another ďŹ rst.

We somehow made it through the summer into the fall sports seasons never knowing what each day would hold. Would there be a fall Sports season? Would students even return to school for the year? Each day held new questions and new answers and then more new questions.

August and September began what would eventually be a hard-fought and vicious election. If I thought Posey County was divided over the wind farms, I didn’t know the meaning of division. The United States was about to enter something I had never even thought possible. I watched as individuals disrespected our ag and our National Anthem and tore down statues and historical landmarks.

The country became divided over everything from police departments to race. Another ďŹ rst for me, a divided country and in the middle of a world-wide pandemic. Not exactly a recipe for success.

In September, we heard the announcement that the Mount Vernon Democrat was closing its doors after nearly 150 years. We decided that if there was any way possible, we were not going to let that happen to the Posey County News. Through the generous support of our readers and advertisers, despite this year, we have been able to remain what I trust is a viable part of the Posey County community.

Then on a personal note, October rolled around and we had made a concerted eort to help our son and his wife make a transition from jobs and

a home in Lexington to new jobs and homes in Indiana. Somehow in that process we ended up with two homes along with the payments and God knows, we only needed one. One afternoon, after talking things over with Connie, we decided to put out feelers. We put both the home photos on Facebook and decided that if, by chance, one of them would sell, we would live in the other. Multiple oers were on the table for the home where we resided in Poseyville easily within 24 hours. That certainly was a ďŹ rst.

Then came Thanksgiving, a time when both our families had met together at our home for over 30 years. But not this year. Thanksgiving involved a few phone calls and more time at home. We continued to labor at the paper and fought back under tough odds. We realized how many good people reside in Posey County.

Then as Christmas rolled around in December, this year it was on Friday, I joked that I sure hoped it wasn’t on Friday the 13th. I was soon corrected that would not happen. We have just spent an abbreviated Christmas but have been glad to keep everyone in our immediate families healthy thus far.

I realized that there was a lesson for me in each of the things that were ďŹ rst times for me this year.

The gift of high school and college athletics is not guaranteed. Our good health is not guaranteed nor promised. Even our church services and the fellowship we enjoy is not promised us.

Our families actually spent some quality time together and realized that all the activities we all enjoyed outside the home were just that...outside the home.

As January rolls around the corner, I pray that each of us can look back at the many ďŹ rsts for everyone in 2020 and appreciate the little things in life. May we never take work, school, visitation, friendships, church, social events, athletic events, or anything else we missed this year, for granted.

We have learned that in an instant, much can be taken from us. Cherish your time together and make the most of every situation. You may not be given that opportunity again.

Finding oneself gives new life to relationships

Guest Opinion: By Johnathan Hladik, Center for Rural Affairs Congress again overlooks rural businesses during critical time As they continue to face challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic, rural small businesses and communities with loans through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program ďŹ nd themselves on the outside once again.

Provisions of the Rural Equal Aid (REA) Act, a measure with bipartisan support in the House and Senate, were left out of the latest round of stimulus funding approved Monday

by Congress.

Our elected oďŹƒcials have again let these rural entrepreneurs down and have forgotten the pandemic has been just as severe, if not more so, in many rural communities.

Under the REA Act, businesses with loans through the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program would have their principal, interest, and associated fees covered for a sixmonth period. It also included loans through

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for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, never turn it down, just say "Thank You.�

8. I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.

9. I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.

10. I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat and neither am I in any race.

11. I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.

12. I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone.

13. I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last.

14. I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be!

I decided to share this for all my friends.

Why do we have to wait to be 60 or 70 or 80, why can't we practice this at any stage and age.

cophonous environment that assaults us every time we interact with our complex culture. On the prairie such things as politics and boorish behavior recede from one’s daily consciousness. If a person can detach him or herself from television, self-delusion can seep through the veil of awareness. Maybe 2020 was a bad dream and merely the detour we have had to take to get to the future.

But the sirens of prairie reverie can lull us into hopes that if we ignore the world it will leave us alone and, more importantly, that all will be well. It is similar to our hopes that by eating only chocolate we can lose weight or that more wine is the answer to depression.

When the chocolate and wine are gone our clothes still will not ďŹ t and our problems re-

main. As we learned from Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), simple living and a desire to eschew government do not result in solutions to complicated societal problems. The hard work of day-to-day living and operating a country cannot be accomplished by wishing it so from the prairie. Somebody has to turn on the lights.

I may ďŹ nd myself drifting toward a desire for a reclusive Elysian prairie existence, but I expect hard scrabble involvement will be called for, at least by millions of other citizens, if I want to continue to enjoy my detachment.

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The Prairie Sirens

Peg and I like living in the country.

Our nearest n e i g h b o r ’s residence is within sight but not sound. Even the occasional gunshot is but a faint report. No one just walks over as they used to when we lived in town.

Of course, with ’Ole 19 raging no one would do so in town either. So town living resembles country living for now. Perhaps a few million vaccinations will reprise neighborliness. Although I ďŹ nd myself gradually becoming acclimated to the solitude. I do not believe I am as yet completely misanthropic but I can sense the progression toward it. Even the occasional

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the Intermediary Relending Program and those made to public and nonproďŹ t organizations for community facilities, and to businesses, cooperatives, and nonproďŹ ts expanding in rural areas.

Those provisions were given to businesses with loans through the Small Business Administration as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act approved in March and in this latest round of funding, relief was extended a second time.

Similar support would have provided parity for rural communities. These are the loans that keep Main Street vibrant, making it possible for small community ďŹ nancial institutions to grow local economies with local dollars.

As the pandemic continues to impact our economy, we urge Congress to treat rural entities equally by including them in upcoming stimulus legislation.

Preparing to enter a new year, please take a few minutes to do a self-inventory of your strengths and w3eaknesses in the follwoing ares. Attempt to make appropriate adjustments.

1. After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.

2. I have realized that I am not “Atlas.� The world does not rest on my shoulders.

3. I have stopped bargaining with vegetable and fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.

4. I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.

5. I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane and relive their past.

6. I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The bonus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.

7. I give compliments freely and generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only

arrival of a UPS or FedEx driver now causes an initially negative reaction. There was a time such an event brought forth excitement. Now not so much. My current reaction is more like someone whose emersion in a good book is interrupted by his or her spouse’s request for attention to some task in need of immediate attention. Really, is there anything going on in our COVID-19 world that cannot wait? After all, if Congress and the president do not deem matters essential, why does Peg? Anyway, life on the prairie in winter, especially during the pandemic, has a baleful bucolia about it. One is aware of the potential for evil in the outside world but the solitude insulates the senses from it. One begins to gradually retreat from the angst brought on by the caP / E D P

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DECEMBER 29, 2020 Jeanette Mary Hartmann Jeanette Mary (Weinzapfel) Hartmann, 83, of Mount Vernon, Ind.,, passed away December 23, 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House. She was born January 28, 1937 in Posey County, Ind., to the late Edwin and Viola (Wildeman) Weinzapfel.

Jeanette was baptized, attended school and was married at Saint Philip Catholic Church. She was a 1955 graduate of Mater Dei High School. After marrying Donald R. Hartmann in 1959, they resided in Bloomington, Ind., where she worked as an assistant to the IU Music Department until the birth of their eldest son. Jeanette and Don moved back to Mount Vernon in 1961, where they remained, raised their three boys and were members of Saint Matthew Catholic Church.

Jeanette was a member of the Posey County Home Economics club, Domestic Doers, since the early 1960’s.

After raising her boys, she worked at Elsfelder’s Jewelers, Montgomery Ward, as church secretary for Fr. Hilary Vieck, and retired from Posey County Farm Services. Jeanette enjoyed music and sang in the church choir for many years. She was very proud of her Weinzapfel, Wildeman and Saint Philip heritage. She was a devout member of her faith and would light up at the mention of Saint Philip’s or when meeting others that had connections to that area.

Jeanette was a breast cancer survivor, endured Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years, and passed from complications of a stroke earlier this month.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Don Hartmann; infant daughter, Laura; and brother, Kenneth Weinzapfel.

She is survived by her sons, Thomas Hartmann (Kenda) of Mount Vernon, Ind., Dr. Gregory Hartmann (Susan) of Kirkwood, Mo., and Gary Hartmann (Tammy)

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of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Dr. Nicholas Hartmann (Jennifer) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Erin and Gabriel Hartmann, both of Spring, Texas; great-grandchildren, Marieve and Rosalie Hartmann, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; siblings, Kathleen Thompson (Jerry) of Morganfield, Ky., Emogene Tenbarge (Richard), Elaine Friel (Douglas) and Leroy Weinzapfel (Diane), all of Evansville, Ind.; in-laws, William Hartmann (Sharon), Robert Hartmann, Pauline Denning and Mary Laverne Rexing; and many nieces and nephews.

Private funeral mass will be held with burial to follow in Saint Matthew Cemetery.

A public walk through will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Saint Philip Catholic Church, 3500 Saint Phillips Road South, Mount Vernon, Ind. Due to the national health crisis, masks are required and social distancing should be observed.

The family would like to extend gratitude to Dr. Joseph Lee, the dedicated staff at West River – Legacy unit and the Linda E. White Hospice staff.

The family kindly asks that donations be made to Saint Matthew Catholic Church or Saint Philip Catholic Church in lieu of flowers.

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

Carolyn Tinsley Carolyn (Phelps) Tinsley, 83, of Mount Vernon passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born in Mount Vernon on December 10, 1937 the daughter of Fred and Mary (Effinger) Phelps. Carolyn married James “Jim” Tinsley and he preceded her in death in 2008.

Carolyn worked as home care giver for several years.

She was member of the Moose, Eagles, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, and a long-time member of First Christian Church. She loved anything to do with flowers but cherished her grandchildren and the time she spent with them the most.

Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Candie (Gene) Grabert and Kristina (Michael) Phillips; son, James M. (Donna) Tinsley; grandchildren, Jimmy (Jennifer) Tinsley, Brent Tinsley, Melissa (Chad) Barriett, Sarah Grabert, Abbie (Daniel) McCarty, and Dustin (Stephanie) Phillips; 15 great-grandchildren and her companion, Sam Atteberry.

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She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, greatgrandson, Hank Allen Barriett; brothers, Fred Phelps Jr., William Phelps; sisters, Rosanna Bryant, Lorene Reeves, Imogene Utley, Betty Lewis, Mary Catherine Duncan, and Margie Turner.

A private service will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating. Burial will take place at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Charlotte Ann Wehmer, 69, of Poseyville, Indiana, born to Kenneth and Mary (Williams) Eisterhold on July 7, 1951, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

She graduated from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing and worked at Deaconess Hospital and as a substitute nurse at the North Posey school district. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and a lifetime member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Saint Francis Women’s Society. She was a past Posey County Extension board member, a 10 year 4-H member and a volunteer at the Red Cross. When Charlotte wasn’t busy driving the grain cart in the fall, you could find her on the family farm at Wehmer Showpigs in Poseyville, Indiana. She enjoyed working alongside her husband Robert, completing all the daily tasks on the farm, where her greatest passion was managing the farrowing house. She also loved gardening and serving others.

Surviving are her husband: Robert Christian Wehmer; mother: Mary Elizabeth Eisterhold; mother-in-law: Mary Francis Wehmer; children: Robbie Wehmer (Amy) of Poseyville, Indiana, Rhonda Rodibaugh (Justin) of Rensselaer, Indiana and Chris Wehmer (Heather) of Poseyville, Indiana; siblings: Linda Schenk (Jerry), Rosemary Heathcotte (Roger) and Joe Eisterhold (Marie); nine grandchildren: Jaydyn, Jenna, Parker, Benton and Davis Wehmer, Landry, Riley, Gentry and Remy Rod-

ibaugh; In-laws: Betty Sue Weber (Gerald), Mary Ann Wehmer and Kathy WehmerBrown (Rick) along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her father: Kenneth Eisterhold and father-in-law: Christian Wehmer.

A private Mass of Christian Burial service for immediate family members only at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville, Indiana with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

For the public to express their condolences, there was a drive by visitation from 12-4 p.m. CST, Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Eisterhold Family Farm, 6001 Highway 165, Poseyville, Indiana 47633.

Due to the national health crisis and the state mandate, masks are required and social distancing should be observed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Charlotte Wehmer 4-H Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Chris Wehmer, 5001 Highway 165, Poseyville, Indiana 47633.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

Phyllis Marie Huey Phyllis Marie (Deckard) Huey, 87, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away December 27, 2020 at West River Health Campus in Evansville, Ind. She was born April 7, 1933 in Cairo, Ill., to the late Robert and Ethel (Volner) Deckard.

Phyllis graduated from Cairo High School, Class of 1951. She had worked at the Stork’s Nest and Toler’s Grocery Store in Mount Vernon.

Phyllis was a longtime member of Trinity United Church of Christ and the Domestic Doers Extension Homemakers Club. Phyllis enjoyed reading and needlework.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Huey; grandson, Steven Huey; sisters, Bettie (Jack) Hahn, Roberta Jourdan; and sister-in-law, Joann (Jim) Reed.

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Leroy Grabert Leroy Carl Grabert, 91, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away December 26, 2020 at his home. He was born August 26, 1929 in Posey County, Ind., to the late Alvin A. and Marie (Damm) Grabert, Sr. Leroy served in the United States Army. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School, Class of 1950 and was a farmer. Leroy was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and the American Legion Post 5.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Margie (Alsop) Grabert; brothers, Alvin Grabert, Jr. and Edwin Grabert.

He is survived by his sister, Laverne Livers; sistersin-law, Barbara Grabert and Anna Mary Grabert; and many nieces and nephews.

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Isabella Maria Grace Mosley, newborn daughter of Zachary and Angela Mosley passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Deaconess Women’s Hospital.

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will be held on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at Schneider Funeral Home with burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

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yden Mosley; grandparents, Terry and Barbara Mosley, Darlene and Eldon McConnell; and a host of aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Rebecca Mosley.

No services will be held.

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Jodi (Robert) Morphew, Kevin (Koren) Huey and Aaron (Corinne) Johnson; greatgrandson, Damon Funk; and several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held on Thursday in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity U.C.C. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

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Happy Birthday to this wonderful lady - Dora Marie Newman, center, with Sunday School student Donna Nash, left, and great granddaughter Dora Jo Ramirez on the right.

Danielle Perry and Haley Wilson take the dog for a walk on Sunday afternoon in New Harmony. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Birthdays December 30 - Abigail M. Armstrong, Timothy Stone Oglesby, Nancy Reeves, Malinda McFadden Walls December 31 - Amy Cox, Kristy Georgesen, Matthew Kidd, Cory B. Munsterman, Michael C. Patterson, Kristi Reynolds, Susan Seibert, Frank Slagle, Bill Kueber, Julia Williams,Rodney Arnold January 1 - Rebecca J. Hall, Jacob Heriges, Deborah Lawless, Helen Smith, Sherry Veeck, Michael Lee Wildeman January 2 - Peggy Eaton, Joelle Lockwood, Andy Winiger

January 3 - Alyssa Crowley, Jenni Hein, Noah Rapp, Jim Tepool January 4 - Timothy Kahle, Nathan Westfall, John Herring, Lisa Franklin, Melissa Wade, Dakota Gray, Leslie Mills, Chad Williams, Bob Deig January 5 - Star McCleave, Bob Toliver, Esther Buchanan, Craig Tooley, Gloanna Hodges, Arlene Metz If you have a name to be included, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@ poseycountynews.com

Purdue Extension - Kristen A. Lowry SMART Steps in 2021 Does 2020 have you thinking of how you can start fresh in 2021? This has been a year for the record books and probably has you thinking of ways you can make a difference in your life and those around you in the New Year. According to proactivemindfulness. com, 40-45 percent of adults in America make a New Year’s Resolution. However, after the first month, only 64 percent of those adults are continuing with that resolution. Statistics also state that after the first six months, only 46 percent percent have stuck with their goals.

Purdue Extension Health and Human Science Educators want to help you be a part of the 46 percent of adults in American who stick to their personal goals in the coming year. We will help get you into the right mindset with Starting 2021 with the Smart Foot First to make this your best year yet. January’s virtual Lunch ‘N Learn series will educate you on what a SMART goal is, how you can set SMART goals in your life, Resolve to Move forward with positive health habits, and Navigating through the Diet Maze.

This series will take place on January 4, 11, and 25, starting

at 11 CST/12 EST and will last for one hour. All participants must preregister by going to https://bit.ly/Resolve2021 prior to our first class on January 4, 2021. Upon registration, you will receive a Zoom link and access to the recordings after these educational events.

Zoom requires a Smartphone or other device with an internet connection to participate.

We want to help you lose those unwanted habits and gain the knowledge to move forward on the SMART path.

If you have questions about the Purdue Extension workshop, please contact Meagan Brothers at brotherm@purdue.edu.

Financial Focus Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time.

But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that is to make some New Year’s resolutions.

Of course, you can make these resolutions for all parts of your life – physical, emotional, intellectual – but have you ever considered some financial resolutions?

Here are a few such resolutions to consider: • Don’t overreact to events.When the coronavirus pandemic hit in mid-February, the financial markets took a big hit. Many people, convinced that we were in for a prolonged slump, decided to take a “time out” and headed to the investment sidelines. But it didn’t take long for the markets to rally, rewarding those patient investors who stayed the course.

Nothing is a certainty in the investment world, but the events of 2020 followed a familiar historical pattern: major crisis followed by market drop followed by strong recovery. The lesson for investors? Don’t overreact to today’s news – because tomorrow may look quite different.

• Be prepared. At the beginning of 2020, nobody was anticipating a worldwide pandemic and its terrible consequences, both to individuals’ health and to their economic well-being. None of us can foretell the future, either, but we can be prepared, and one way to do so is by building an emergency fund. Ideally, such a fund should be kept in liquid, low-risk vehicles and contain at least six months’ worth of living expenses.

• Focus on moves you can control. In response to pandemicrelated economic pressures, some employers cut their matching contributions to 401(k) plans in 2020. Will some future event

cause another such reduction? No one knows – and even if it happens, there’s probably nothing you can do about it. Instead of worrying about things you can’t control, focus on those you can.

When it comes to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan, put in as much as you can afford this year, and if your salary goes up, increase your contribution.

• Recognize your ability to build savings. During the pandemic, the personal savings rate shot up, hitting a record of 33% in April, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economy Analysis. It fell over the next several months, but still remained about twice as high as the rate of the past few years. Of course, much of this surge in Americans’ proclivity to save money was due to our lack of options for spending it, as the coronavirus caused either complete or partial shutdowns in physical retail establishments, as well as dining and entertainment venues.

But if you did manage to boost your own personal savings when your spending was constrained, is it possible to remain a good saver when restrictions are lifted? Probably. And the greater your savings, the greater your financial freedoms – including the freedom to invest and freedom from excessive debt. When we reach a post-pandemic world, see if you can continue saving more than you did in previous years – and use your savings wisely.

These aren’t the only financial resolutions you can make – but following them may help you develop habits that could benefit you in 2021 and beyond.

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Posey County Regional Sewer District to meet The board of the Posey County Regional Sewer District will meet on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut, Mount Vernon, IN 47620.

Solar Farm Citizens Concern Meeting to be held January 14 There will be a Citizen’s Concern meeting in regards to the 3,000 acre Solar Farm that is trying to move into our area. The meeting will be held January 14, 2021 at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street in Mount Vernon, at 6 p.m. There is also a petition against this that interested citizens can sign.

APL News Need some entertainment for the holidays? The Alexandrian Public Library recently added over 20 Binge Boxes to the collection, which include four-six themed movies on DVD and a bag of popcorn. Binge Boxes check out for seven days, and there are lots of fun themes, so stop in and grab one today.

December 31 - New Year’s Eve - The library will be closed.

January 1 - New Year’s Day - The library will be closed.

January 11 and 25 at 10 a.m.

- Virtual Winter Storytime - Join us on our library’s Facebook page at 10:30 a.m. to enjoy virtual story time! We will read

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To register for your supply kit, call the library at 812-838-3286.

January 12 at 6 p.m. - Novels at Night - Join us for a discussion of “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano in the Ohio and Wabash room at the library. Please remember to wear a mask.

January 14 at 10 a.m. Take and Make it Craft for Teens and Adults - Diamond Painting key chain - Marissa shows you how to make a lovely diamond painting key chain. Kit includes everything you need.

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To register for your supply kit, call the library at 812-838-3286 or visit our website at https://alexandrianpl.org January 14, 21, and 28 at 3:30 p.m. - Virtual Winter Laughs and Crafts Club - Join us on our library’s Facebook page for virtual Laughs and Crafts. We will read a story, sing song, enjoy fun activities, and learn about a fun take-it-andmake-it craft kit! To register for your supply kit, call the library at 812-838-3286.

January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - The library will be closed.

National and Local News 100 Years Ago News From The Western Star, December 29, 1920 - Mount Vernon

Note: News in this issue includes: Children made happy by local Elks, final passage on Milk Inspection Ordinance, Number of fires in Mt. Vernon increases, Entertainment on New Year’s Eve, and many news briefs and personals.

241 Disadvantage Children Made Happy By Local Elks - A feeling of contentment and gratitude was easily discernible upon the faces of the two hundred and forty-one children of Mount Vernon as they departed from the Elks’ Christmas Tree Party on Christmas afternoon. Two hundred and forty-one little children of this city enjoyed Christmas as perhaps they had never before. They were taught the meaning of it all, and from their beaming faces and sparkling eyes, one could see that at least this day which would have been spent in tears, was converted into real pleasure and happiness. At 3:30, responding to invitations issued by the Entertainment Committee, of this charitable organization, 241 little children, a few accompanied by parents, and a few by either a gray-haired grandmother or grandfather, presented themselves to admittance to the party.

Seated before a large decorated Christmas Tree, the children anxiously awaited the arrival of Santa Claus the patron saint of childhood. Santa’s entrance was preceded by five little fairies - Sarah McGregor, Ruth Hall, Doris Limburger, Helen Press, and Emily Weisinger. The fairies in anticipation of his arrival illuminated the tree. Next, Santa arrived. Santa related the beautiful story of “The First Christmas Tree.” At the conclusion of the Christmas story, Old Santa, good natured and kind hearted, asked the children to join and sing their favorite songs. Following the singing, Santa began the distribution of gifts, useful gifts combined with toys were given to each little attendant. The girls were presented with a doll, two handkerchiefs, oranges, apples, candy, nuts, a pair of gloves and a knitted cap. Boys were presented with pop guns, coasters, horns, and the same fruit, nuts, and candy as the girls.

When all gifts had been distributed, Santa bid the children goodbye and left the stage. The children then departed for their homes with gifts made possible through an organization whose cardinal principle is for charity.

Final Passage On Milk Inspection Ordinance - City Council Notes: The passage of the Milk Inspection Ordinance will be acted upon at the next meeting on Jan. 3, and anybody interested will be given an opportunity to offer any objections to its passage. The ordinance makes it unlawful to sell or offer for sale or having in one’s possession for sale, any milk, cream, or buttermilk intended for human consumption within the city, without procuring a city license to sell. The license will be issued free of charge to any person complying with the following requirements: 1. Cows must be inspected by a veterinarian authorized by the City Board of Health.

2 . Cows must not be fed unwholesome food.

3. The premises where the cows are kept must be clean and sanitary.

4. Persons with a contagious disease cannot remain about the locality.

5. Milk, cream, and buttermilk must be sold in tightly closed bottles or buckets.

Number Of Fires Increases - Fire Chief Wilderman’s report to date shows a total of 41 runs for this year with an increase of 11 over 1919. The number of fires could be kept down if chimney flues would be cleaned, faulty electric wiring corrected, and inflammable rubbish would be safely disposed of.

Entertainment On New Year’s Eve - The Eagles will entertain their members and families with a watch party at the Home Friday night, New Year’s Eve. Dancing and amusement until midnight when a supper will be served. The Elks’ The Entertainment Committee of the Elks’ Lodge has secured the services of the Seattle Jazz Orchestra of Seattle, Washington which is now touring this section.

News Briefs And Personals - (Jewish History) - Mrs. Fredericka Rosenbaum,widow of Daniel Rosenbaum, died yesterday morning at Deaconess Hospital from the effects of a fractured hip which she sustained in a fall at the home of her son, Ike Rosenbaum. Mrs. Rosenbaum was born in Germany and 90 years of age. She married Daniel Rosenbaum, and with her husband came to Mount Vernon in 1853, where she has since resided. The deceased was the mother of five children - only two survive her. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. The services and burial will be private. The remains will be placed beside her husband in the mausoleum in Oak Hill Cemetery.

The Weather - The first real snow fell here Saturday night, covering the ground with two inches of snow. Tuesday night the thermometer registered six above, the coldest night of the winter thus far.

Box Social - Everybody is welcome to the New Year’s Eve Box Social at Renchler’s School, Friday, Dec. 31. Trips To The City - Elvis Wiley of New Harmony gave us his annual call Friday. Harry Goss gave us a pleasant call Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Boerner were in the city shopping Friday. College Students Home - Fred Hagemann, who attends Purdue U. is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hageman. Miss Adabel French is spending the holidays here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George French. Miss Emma Fullinwider, who teaches music in schools in Murphysboro, is spending the holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Fullinwider. Hog Killing - Many friends and neighbors enjoyed the hog killing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Roedel. Among those attending were: Arthur Schreiber, Grandmother Louise Roedel and Ed Rueger. Marriage Licenses - Benj.

Menikheim and Cecil Saltzman; Callie Bass and Elva Kingsley; Wm. Weiss and Anna Cullman.

Marriage Licenses 1896 - Fred Mann and Grace Clark; John Durrell and Cora Adkins.

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On Thursday, December 10, the MountVernon Kiwanis Club provided lunch for 270 teachers, staff, and employees of MSDMV. This was done to recognize the tremendous efforts shown by all school personnel during the pandemic and keeping our students safe and having the ability to have in-person instruction for most of Semester One. They deserve to be recognized for their innovative work and adaptability. Pictured at Marrs Elementary are, l to r: Ed Adams, Past President of Kiwanis; Katie Bushard, Principal; Brandon Cox, Information Systems Technician; Angela Schaffer, Nurse; and Christine Johnson, Home School Advisor. Photo submitted

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Sue Lindenberg and Janice Carr take a break from helping shoppers recently to pose for a picture. Janice is the owner of Consigned to Design located at 108 West Second Street in Mount Vernon. Photo by Sally Denning

‘Frisse’ continued from Page A1 produce an ax from raw materials right here in Indiana and then shipping it where ever (Austria, Sweden, and all over the US… when those people send me pictures back, I know that tool will last a lifetime. What a cool feeling to know that maybe that person’s grandchildren will be able to say, ‘that’s grandpa’s ax.’”

Frisse’s main area of focus is axes and tomahawks, two of the oldest tools known to man. The process is both complex but simple, at least for someone who knows the process. He simply envisions what he would like to create. Looking at choices, the designs all serve a purpose for their geographic region. He chooses a good quality steel alloy. The size of the steel block is determined by which product he intends to make.

“You would be amazed at what you can make out of such a small amount of material,” he said. “A common theme you see with experience is a transformation from someone’s work going from thick and clunky to thin and refined.”

Frisse generally chooses an ax of around three pounds. An ax of that size starts out as a block of steel that is about two inches tall by one inch wide and four inches long. It’s about the size of a deck of cards. From there, unlike years ago when blacksmiths used coal, he uses a propane burner. The temperature of the steel is easier to maintain.

Once the steel is in the fire and somewhat porous, the blacksmith makes about a three-quarter inch hole in the block. A tapered rod called a drift is then driven through the steel. That process is called “drifting the eye.” This hole will eventually house the ax handle. The workable temperature range for the steel is between 1500 degrees Fahrenheit to 1900 degrees. At that temperature the steel is so hot that it can be welded to another piece of steel simply by tapping it with a hammer handle.

Once the eye is drifted, attention then shifts to the blade.

Frisse likes to do as much as possible by hand. But he also has hydraulic forging presses. The character of the tool begins to take form at that point. The term among blacksmithers is “forging to finish.” The nearer the forging process can take the steel to the finished product, the less grinding is required. That is a testament to the individual’s skill level.

Shaping a piece of steel that is 1600 to 2000 degrees, holding it with a pair of tongs, takes a high level of skill and steadiness.

From there it goes to the grinder and the shape is refined.

Grinding the bevels of the ax then takes place and once it is almost sharp, it returns to the forge. Any final tweaks are made at this stage. It is then stamped with its maker’s mark and logo.

Then comes heat-treating. It is here that blacksmiths feel the magic of changing the molecular structure of steel from a piece of iron to something that his hard and sharp. At that point, a sort of “tough love” normalizing process is instituted. Without this process, problems can occur down the road. This is where stress in the steel is relieved. This is a three-step process. With any luck, you can then bring the steel up to the critical temperature

and quench it into the oil, cooling the steel fast enough yet slow enough.

But blacksmithing is not a perfect science and with every piece, learning takes place. It has involved burns on various parts of the body as well as clothes catching on fire. Even the best of blacksmiths sometimes does everything right

only to have the end product turn out wrong. The steel portion of the process can take from four to 20 hours, depending on the item being shaped. The steel is then tempered. That is a two-time, two-hour baking process at near the same temperature as your peach cobbler. That allows the steel to be sharpened with a stone or a file. The hardness of the steel is measured by the Rockwell Hardness Scale.

At this point, the ax needs a handle. Frisse enjoys that portion, as well.

“I’m not going to lie, I enjoy carving an ax handle every bit as much as I do forging an ax,” he said with a gleam. “I go from

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Sermon of the Week - Psalm 34:8 Psalm 34:8 (KJV) 8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Some folks never really experience the blessings of God because they fail to really trust in God. They know about God, they’ve read about God, seen pictures of Jesus, and even heard sermons about God, but yet, they have not experienced the blessings of God. To experience the blessings of God we must trust in Him completely. How do you know if a steak is good until you bite into it? How can you experience the cool refreshing taste of pure spring water until you drink it? Its one thing to know about God, but it’s something entirely different to experience God and know the good taste of our God. The following is a story that explains the taste of God far better than I could ever tell. This is copied from what is supposed to be a true story but may be lacking in evidence. However, it really makes you stop and think.

One year the University of Chicago Divinity School invited Dr. Paul Tillich to speak at “Baptist Day” at the University. Dr. Tillich spoke for two and a half hours proving that the resurrection of Jesus was false. The learned Dr. Tillich quoted many noted scholars and quotes books that had been written. It was his conclusion that since there was no such thing as the historical resurrection the religious traditions of the church were groundless. It was his idea that the resurrection was emotional mumbo-jumbo because it was based on a relationship with a risen Jesus, who, never rose from the dead in any literal sense. At the end of his two and half hour lecture he then asks if there were any questions.

After about thirty seconds, an old, dark skinned preacher with a head of short-cropped, woolly white hair stood up in the back of the auditorium. He said, “Docta Tillich, I got one question. All eyes turned toward the old preacher as he reached into his lunch sack and pulled out an apple and began eating it. He said, “My question is simple. I have never read the books you’ve read. I can quote the Scriptures in the original Greek. I don’t know anything about Niebuhr and Heidegger as he continued to eat his apple. As he finished his apple he said, All I want to know is if this apple I just ate

a point of smashing something with a hammer trying to bend it against its will. Then I get to go to cutting a piece of wood and I shape it. It is such a fun process.”

He has a standard line of items for sale. He has a couple of flagship items…a Japanese garden knife called Hori-Hori knives. He makes a weeding tool akin to a snake head. And then about a year ago, he partnered with a pair of European bushcrafters (wilderness survivalists) he met via Ax Junkies Facebook page, where he is an administrator. They make an ax called the Long Hunter Ax, a high-performance ax.

Although Frisse enjoys his day-time job at Mead Johnson Nutrition as an analyst, it sometimes pales in comparison to the excitement of creating a tool on nights and weekends. Frisse envisions a plan to where he could become a full-time blacksmith with eight or 10 employees but he knows that is still a ways down the road.

In the meantime, he will continue to enjoy both his “jobs” where he says he has the best of both worlds. He is also ‘double-blessed’ by having a great relationship with both his father and stepfather. His father, like Benton is a devout outdoorsman, and enjoys hunting trips and using the arrows whose tips are made from forging. His stepfather, with whom he spends a great deal of time in the shop, shares the love of blacksmithing. Depending on the time of year, Frisse can spend up to 30 hours a week in the shop.

“One of the most important and fascinating this is that many people think blacksmithing is a dying craft but it is quite the opposite,” he said excitedly.

“It disappeared somewhat in the 1970s and 1980s but it is quickly coming back, thanks in part to the show Forged In Fire (on the History Channel), there are more blacksmiths and knife smiths in the country than at any time since the mid 1800s. It has just exploded in the last 30 years.”

Frisse says that most blacksmiths have no secrets, and are good, down-to-earth people who want to share their craft and experience.

Should you want to experience blacksmithing first-hand, a SIAM (Southern Indiana Antique and Machinery) spin-off group specifically for Blacksmithing, meets the second Saturday of each month at the Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds at 9 a.m. You can even try your own hand simply by paying a $10 a year membership fee and signing a waiver.

is bitter or sweet.

Dr. Tillich paused for a time and answered in a very scholarly manner. “I cannot possibly answer that question for I haven’t tasted your apple” The white haired old preacher placed the core of his apple into his crumple paper bag and looked up at the learned Dr. Tillich and calmly said, “Neither have you tasted my Jesus” We cannot know the blessings of God, the forgiveness of God, the peace of God, the power of God, or the presence of God until we have tasted God. The Psalmist said, “O taste and see that the Lord is good”. In order for us to experience the real blessings of God we must taste Him and know His goodness to us as believers. Its one thing to know about God, but it is another thing to taste and know God and all He has for each of us.

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Hans Schmitz, PC Purdue Extension Educator COVID Relief Package Includes Agricultural Relief Amid the year end scramble for gift giving and trying to stay away from each other while COVID infection rates continue to be impressive, Congress got together and passed a 1.4 trillion-dollar omnibus spending bill and a 900-million-dollar COVID relief bill. While most news surrounds the COVID relief bill and the 600 dollars coming to some of us soon, the spending bill has significant agricultural implications along with certain aspects of the relief bill.

The omnibus spending bill is a large-scale budgetary kind of bill that keeps the government running. Recent continuing resolutions that kept the government open for anywhere from 24 hours to a week were necessary to pass this bill. The COVID relief bill was a sticking point in negotiations, but the omnibus bill literally keeps local folks at the National Weather Service, Farm Service Agency, and Natural Resource Conservation Service reporting to work and receiving a salary.

Short-term continuing resolutions cause these people a lot of stress and to lose a bit of work time.

If Congress is unable to agree on terms to keep the government running, no amount of certainty exists that Congress would agree to pay employees

for time they were unable to work or forced to work without pay due to being an essential employee, because the government was shut down.

Focusing more on the COVID relief bill, the House Agriculture Committee released a brief detailing agricultural benefits from the bill totaling around 13 billion dollars. There will be a third Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payment to farmers. For row crop farmers, Hoosier Ag Today suggests a flat 20 dollar per acre payment, while livestock farmers also receive payments based on species and situation. Specialty crop farmers suffering crop losses due to marketing or weather also benefit. Ag researchers also receive additional funding through increased grant funding in various ways, one notably being to study the relationship between ag production and human nutrition and health.

Dairy farmers have been hurting for some time.

Remember when milk was being portioned at the grocery store while farmers were dumping milk due to inability to market their gallons? Two sections of the relief bill target dairy, one giving additional dairy margin coverage payments and another paying for 400 million dollars of milk to be processed and donated to food pantries and like entities.

Meat processors have also been significantly impacted over the last year. The expansion of the meat processing industry is needed, but significant hindrances lie in the USDA inspection process requirements and expansion requirements.

A study is funded to review new processing facilities’ availability for financing in the relief bill.

Nutrition is covered in any agricultural provision, along with child nutrition provisions. The agricultural aspects of nutrition are covered in the relief bill, with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits being funded in various additional ways. The bill includes relief for childcare facilities to provide food as well as schools.

Outside of the agricultural aspects of the COVID relief bill, farms often act as small businesses.

The Paycheck Protection Program is making a comeback in this bill, and farms would be keen to note that their employees may be protected by this program, wherein the business is organized in a way that would be applicable to receive forgivable loans or loans with excellent interest rates.

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For more information on agriculture programs, contact Hans at hschmitz@purdue.edu or 812838-1331.

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Brainstorming future projects, Curtis said he and Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray talked about a lift station project, and the engineering on that is ongoing. Councilman Andy Hoehn asked about any possible grants that might cover Brittlebank Park, like a walking track or something akin to that. Stearsman replied those would probably have to come from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. OCRA does not typically address parks, but it would more than likely be a 50/50 match and only awarded once a year, probably in the fall. Curtis added he believes Parks Superintendent Michael Harshbarger is working on that idea as well.

In other council business at the meeting: • Street Commissioner Max Dieterle stated there will be no more city leaf pick up after December 31. Residents will need to take their leaves to the limb yard, which will be open Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 4 p.m. as winter hours.

• Councilors voted unanimously to reappoint Hoehn to another year on the Area Plan Commission for 2021.

• Councilman Rusty Levings asked about the banners showing support of first responders discussed several meetings ago. Curtis replied he has not checked on them as yet. Councilwoman Dana Baldwin asked if there were Christmas banners being put up this year. Curtis replied no, they would be a next year item. She also asked why there are no lights at the riverfront, stating it is pitch black at night. Curtis replied the Parks and Recreation Department does have some lighting down

Nathaniel Groeninger to attend the virtual ABCA Baseball Clinic on January 7 through 9, while Paul Quinzer was given permission to attend the same clinic on January 8. Athletics will pay expenses.

• Due to personnel changes, the board adopted a corporate resolution authorizing the following persons to manage the MSD of Mount Vernon School Lunch Fund Extracurricular Account: Carol Evans, Treasurer or Angel Tucker and countersigned by Jennifer Ritzert, Deputy Treasurer or Kimberley A. Morton.

• In order to put all accounts into balance at the end of the budget year, the board granted permission to the administrative staff to make sub-account transfers and to pay late vouchers. This is a business practice that has been used for many years to benefit the school corporation. An accounting of all prepaid vouchers and sub-account transfers will be provided to the Board of School Trustees after the first of the year.

• declared recommended items as surplus to be sold at online auctions, taken to recycling, or taken to metal scrap dealers. These include materials from all the school buildings, including many I-Pads and electronic devices.

• Athletic Director Leigh Latshaw requested and was granted board permission for wrestlers to travel to the Team State competition, tentatively scheduled, at the Fort Wayne Coliseum on January 2 and 3, 2021. Since January 3 is a Sunday, it had to be

there, as does the city.

• Curtis announced the 1888 Main Building (Tresslar) demolition was awarded at the Board of Works meeting earlier that day. Evansville-based Klenck Construction will be doing it. They need to get their bond and have a signed contract, and should be ready to start as soon as possible.

• Curtis continued with New Business by stating he was in contact with Mr. Mort about redoing the city the website/ page. Mort will be contacting the department heads shortly for information. They are currently upgrading the computers and the new doors at City Hall are still a no go for the moment, but things purchased with the COVID Cares funds are moving along.

• Levings reported someone “reached out to him” about the rock in side yards issue he proposed at the last meeting. This person was in disagreement with him on the subject. Others, including the Mayor, have gotten similar comments, too.

• Under Legals, Resolution 20-23 to Transfer Monies in the General Fund was passed and is a normal procedure for the end of the year. Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman explained there is no new or additional money involved in the resolution.

Rather it involves moving money between major budget categories within the same budget. She added individual lines in the budget can go over, but the total of a major category cannot so the resolution will take care of that.

• At the Water Utility Board meeting held right before the council meeting, the only report was from Gray who said, “things are running as well as can be expected.”

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• The board authorized a lease agreement of 704 square feet in Suite 8 on the lower level of Hedges Central School by the Posey County Domestic Violence Taskforce (Willowtree) renewing for a period of twelve (12) months beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 at a rental rate of $150 per month.

• Information to the board included the fuel adjustment chart, Self-Insurance Fund report, Student media courses, and IReady winter results.

• Thompson recognized the following achievements: West Elementary Fourth and Fifth Grade Robotics Teams competed recently in the TechPoint Foundation for Youth – IQ Blended Remote Skills Only Challenge in Indianapolis. There were 18 teams from the state participating; West teams finished eighth and eleventh in their first ever robotics event.

Team A consisted of: Kali Cobb, Nolan Cox, Rosalena Gonzalez, Chace Holton, Morgan Miller, and Max Thompson. Team B consisted of: Aleeah Bebout, Annabelle Brock, Kris Calhoun, Braylin Jackson, Charlotte Millay, and Jersie Reynolds.

• Additional sports awards that were recognized were: Football All-State Team, Blake Ritzert and in Boy’s Soccer were: Academic All-State, Xavier Angel and Zach Culley; and IASC All-State, Xavier Angel – honorable mention • The next board meeting is slated for: Monday, January 4, 2021 at 5:45 p.m. in the High School Media Center.

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‘K-9 story’ continued from Page A1 played a big role in law enforcement for years.

“We have multiple dogs in our department. Multi-use dogs. Aggression, tracking and drug detection,” he said. “They are really, really helpful. If someone throws a gun out in the weeds, they can detect that as well. The multipurpose ones, they are phenomenally, exceptionally helpful for this field,” Scudder said.

Scudder said that Belgian malinois, like Basco, are “incredibly athletic.”

“A German shepherd may make an apprehension by grabbing somebody when they run up. It’s not unusual to see malinois launch themselves and grab the person in mid-air. They fly all over the place,” Scudder said.

He recalled a training incident where one of their malinois apprehended a “suspect” that had climbed atop a car to escape him.

“He went right up the car in one leap, nailed the guy and yanked him right off the car,” he said.

Indiana State Police Sergeant Todd Ringle, public information office for Southwest Indiana, said his department has only two K-9 units in his region, which covers Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson and Knox Counties. He said the state works with local law enforcement to make sure that K-9 units are available when called upon.

“These dogs do amazing things. That’s why we rely a lot on them.

A police officer can look for drugs for a long time. It may take hours.

It may take the K-9s seconds. K-9s are instrumental when it comes to uncovering illegal narcotics. Ideally, it would be nice to have K-9s on each shift. But it’s not going to happen. We work together. (Local units) don’t hesitate to help another unit. If a K-9 is needed, we are able to find one quickly. Even though we work for different agencies, wear different uniforms, we are all here for the exact same thing,” Ringle said.

Ringle said that often just the presence of a K-9 unit can be a deterrent to subjects considering fleeing a scene.

“No one wants to be bit by a dog,” Ringle said. “If they see an aggressive dog growling and barking, they will think twice about running or if they are running, they will stop.”

Deputy McKinney said K-9s like Basco help protect their human counterparts in the field.

“If an officer stops a car and they believe there’s narcotics involved, they can call us to the scene. I’m able to run Basco around the vehicle. He can detect narcotics and the presence of that odor inside of the vehicle. He’s trained on methamphetamine, crack, heroin and cocaine. He’ll be able to detect those odors,” McKinney said.

“We have tracking. If a suspect flees the scene of a crime or we get in a pursuit or something and the subject flees, I can use him to track the subject and try to apprehend them. If they are in a house, I can use him and send him in to keep officers’ lives out of danger, to apprehend the subject without officers having to actually make entry into the house.”

Ringle said pursuing subjects into homes can be dangerous for officers and their K-9 partners, who are trained to do their duty despite the risks.

“That’s the sacrifice that the K-9 doesn’t hesitate to make. Unfortunately, there are times that they will have to make the sacrifice. It’s part of their job, just like it’s part of ours,” Ringle said.

McKinney said Basco has been fitted for a ballistic vest to help protect him in the field. Donations and the work of Ballistic Buddies have helped provide Basco, and many other K-9 officers, with the tools to keep the canines as safe as possible.

“It’s a great service that they do for all our local K-9 handlers, helping provide funds, that way not only the handler can be protected by their vest, but our partners can be protected in case stuff ever does go south and there’s a shooting or some other reason they might get struck by gunfire. It’s a great program and I’m very thankful for them and everything they’ve done,” McKinney said.

McKinney said he knew Basco was the partner for him the first time he saw him, the weekend before he began training at Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana. The facility has specialized in training police and military dogs since 1993.

“I picked him out. Whenever they are running through the dogs, usually they will have two picked specifically out for you. I had about 10 dogs to pick from, minus a couple because they were singlepurpose dogs. He was actually the first dog they showed to me. They did a demo and let me see his bite work and narcotics detection,” McKinney said. “After that, we’d go out and go through the dogs that they showed us and we got to see which one we wanted to handle.

You can walk them around and give them basic commands, see how they interact with you. You can see if there is going to be a chance of a relationship that you guys can develop. I took him out and immediately, we just hit it off. He was listening to me, stuck right by me. He was very kind and wanted to be loved on. I fell in love with him. That’s what they said would happen. I found him and fell in love with him.”

The instant connection didn’t mean that it was always smooth sailing during their training, the 2014 Mount Vernon High School

graduate said.

“It was kind of intense. There were some mishaps here and there.

We’d start around 8 to 8:30 a.m. I’d usually get up around 6:30 a.m., and pick him up around 7:30 a.m. We’d go on a rapport walk, walking around the lake. For the first few weeks, he was stubborn.

He didn’t know me really well. He just saw me as the big guy who would, whenever he would work and I would reward him with his toy, I would take it away. At first, whenever we would do a long track, if I would let him carry the toy back to the car, he was stubborn and would not want to give it back. He’d pull on it and fight me a little. As time went on, he came home with me on the weekends. I worked with him in the backyard. We just developed a little bit more of a bond to where he realized that if I gave him the toy and then I outed the toy, he was going to get it back as long as he did whatever the next task was that I gave him. Once he realized that, we got a lot better. It was just mainly that little relationship right there that we had to develop and me learning his quirks...what he liked and didn’t like,” McKinney said. “I’ll tell you now he recognizes me and whenever he sees me and I’m dealing with him or playing with him outside, he’s super happy. But the first couple of weeks, it’s like I was a nobody to him until he figured out that I was the one that was going to be caring for him.”

Basco, who was born in the Netherlands and responds to commands in Dutch, has yet to interact with McKinney’s pet dogs, a 3-year-old German shepherd named Riley and an 8-year-old German short-haired pointer named Spot.

“I didn’t want them to interact while we were up there and take Basco’s focus off the training,” McKinney said. “It’s going to be a slow process working them in.”

McKinney said Basco spends his down time working out, going for walks, playing in the backyard or in his kennel.

Sergeant Scudder cautioned that K-9 work is not without its own set of challenges. Not every police officer 2ould be considered a good fit to be a K-9 handler. He said K-9 handlers must have a great deal of patience and the willingness to sacrifice their time and be called upon to do their job at a moment’s notice during all hours of the day. “(K-9s) are very much like athletes. In order to perform well, they have to practice. They need constant training. So it’s really optimal if you have a trainer that’s willing to invest a lot of time on them. Dogs have personalities. Each dog is a little different. Depending on your dog’s personality, he may be easier or harder to work with. One of the troopers I work with has a really active, I’d call him wound up, doesn’t-sit-still type dog. He tears stuff up in his kennel. He’ll flip his water over. Chews up blankets. Sometimes they will do well. Sometimes they will not. That’s something, as a handler, you have to have the experience to recognize and know your dog well enough to know if there is something wrong. If your dog isn’t feeling well, he probably won’t perform as well,” Scudder said. “They’re not humans.

K-9s are a different breed. You’ve got to recognize that it’s a different kind of animal and it’s not going to react the way a human would.

“One of my K-9 handlers had somebody flee from him. He gave the command to stop. He let his dog loose with the idea that he was going to get the person, grip them until we could get him in custody.

The guy jumped on a bicycle and it confused the dog because we’d never trained with him trying to apprehend somebody on a bicycle.

He was very confused. That’s nothing unusual. Dog’s never seen it before. Doesn’t know what he’s looking at, so he’s not able to make that apprehension. Now, another dog might have thought ‘Yeah, I don’t care. There’s a leg. I’m going to bite it.’ It just depends on the dog. But I know that the handler was all mad because he goes ‘I lost this apprehension because he freaked out when he saw a bicycle.’”

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Scudder has worked with K-9 handlers for 10 to 15 years.

“I’ve always been interested in it and liked to learn what they did and stuff like that,” he said. “I’ve caught bites, which means putting on the sleeve and letting the dog bite during the aggression training.

That’s what they are trained to do. They’ll grab and they’ll growl and bark because that’s part of it. You just have to trust. Do they have good handlers that pay attention to what is going on? Is the equipment functioning correctly? If they get ahold of you, you’re pretty much just going to have to put up with the bite until they get him off.

Your K-9 handlers always know that they’re going to get bit. It’s part of the training and there’s just no way around it.”

Scudder said that the average service career of a K-9 dog is five to six years. He said by switching from German shepherds to Belgian malinois, they are hoping that number will increase. He said most of his unit’s dogs are between 3- and 4-years-old.

He said most handlers will keep their dogs after the dogs are retired from service.

“Usually, they bond pretty quickly and they don’t want anybody else to have their dog. They always want to keep them. Almost across the board. They’ve become a part of their family,” Scudder said.

In the beginning, though, Scudder said it’s important to remember that K-9s are “not a family dog. They are working dogs.”

“Usually they do okay once they determine what their family unit is. Sometimes they don’t react that well around outside people.

Sometimes they are good with other officers. Sometimes we have to stay clear. It just depends on the dog.”

McKinney said that while he’d love to one day be able to socialize with Basco in the community, he said that it is very early in their relationship and echoed Scudder’s caution about remembering that Basco is a working animal that has a “mind of his own.”

“As far as I’ve been with him, he’s very gentle. He has been nice to people and he’ll let you pet him. But, obviously, we have to take precautions. As our relationship develops and I get more comfortable and see him interact with the public more, that might be something I’m more comfortable with in the future. He’s a tool that’s one of the best things about having a K-9,” McKinney said. “People see cops on television now and sometimes it shows a negative light on us. I think any time we can have a K-9, it shows the lighter side of law enforcement that we are able to interact with the public. They can see and pet the cute puppy. I don’t know about you, but most people I talk to like dogs. If I can get him to do that, I’d like to do some community outreach. I’d love to.”

Sheriff Latham praised the community for its assistance in helping make the K-9 program possible.

“Posey County is blessed to have businesses and folks who are willing to step forward and help in any way they can. Simply put, these businesses and residents want our county to be safer and to provide a great environment for all who live and visit here,” Latham said. “I just simply asked and explained what the purpose of the program was. Those involved didn’t think twice and provided us the funds to get the program up and running. I have had folks in the past want to donate funds and here is a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to provide funds to this program to do so.”

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ledge, Hueftle and Julien Glover won the 200 free relay. Bazan, Jamie Glover and Kloppenburg won the 400 free relay.

Wildcats Head Coach Stephen Loehr said Wednesday’s score was deceiving.

“The girls got to swim against a pretty good Castle squad last night,” Loehr said.

“The score doesn’t show how well they actually did. We won five events and lost two by a combined .5 seconds.

We learned that we are in a good position for this time of year, but that we also still have some work to do.”

Jamie Glover won the 200 and 500 free. Kloppenburg won the 100 free. Kelley won the 100 breast. Bazan, Kelley, Jamie Glover and Klopenburg won the 400 free relay.

The Mount Vernon boys

swim team finished Monday’s home meet in third place. South Knox, who has no girls team, scored 61 points to win the meet, followed by Forest Park with 55 points and the host Wildcats finished with 31 points.

Khai Willard won the 200 IM. Scott Russel, Mark Grey and Blane Short recorded personal best times.

Loehr said the Wildcats’ low numbers impacted their team score against Castle on Wednesday. Mount Vernon fell to the Knights 145-44 on the road.

Zane Lindauer won the 50 free and Brenden Dooley placed first in diving.

Loehr praised his teams’ efforts for the week and said they need to focus on improving and getting healthy moving forward.

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Lady Vikings lose to Lady Jeeps 49-39, still seek first win

By Chris Morlan The North Posey Lady Vikings basketball team is still searching for their first win of the season. North Posey played the Northeast Dubois Lady Jeeps last Tuesday afternoon in Dubois, Indiana. The Lady Vikings never let the game get out of control. At the half, the Lady Jeeps only led 22-16. North Posey was outscored 27-23 in the second half. The Lady Vikings came up short at the end with the final score of 49-39. Jenna Heath led the Lady Vikings in scoring with 12 points. Claire Koester finished with 11 points. Northeast Dubois improved their season record to 6-3 and the Vikings fell to 0-9.

VARSITY, Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Northeast Dubois North Posey 6 10 13 10 — 39 Northeast Dubois 9 13 14 13 — 49 NORTH POSEY (39): E. Hall 2 0-0 6, J. Heath 5 2-4 12, C. Koester 5 1-1 11, T. Crawford 0 0-0 0, L. Kihn 1 0-0 2, K. Hallam 0 0-0 0, H. Hodge 1 2-2 5, Je Rhineburger 1 0-0 2 NORTHEAST DUBOIS (49): H. Fuhrman 7 1-3 17, J. Sander 1 4-4 7, L. Rasche 0 0-0 0, R. Kalb 2 5-6 9, R. Knies 3 2-6 9, M. Smith 1 0-0 2, B. Royer 1 1-3 3, E. Brosmer 1 0-0 2 3-point field goals: North Posey 3 (E. Hall 2, H. Hodge 1) Northeast Dubois 5 (H. Fuhrman

3, J. Sander 1, R. Knies 1) Free Throws: North Posey 5-7, Northeast Dubois 13-22 Fouls: North Posey 21, Northeast Dubois 11 North Posey junior varsity basketball team played well against Northeast Dubois. At the end of regulation this game was tied at 22-22 and went to overtime. The Lady Vikings did not go down without fighting and were outscored 9-5 in overtime. North Posey lost 31-27 in a low scoring matchup. Ashleigh Blankenship led the Lady Vikings in scoring with 19 points.

JUNIOR VARSITY, Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Northeast Dubois North Posey 5 8 5 5 5 — 27 Northeast Dubois 8 5 5 4 9 — 31 NORTH POSEY (27): L. Maier 1 0-0 2, A. Blankenship 6 4-6 19, J. Wehmer 0 1-2 1, S. Shaw 0 0-0 0, M. Carter 1 0-0 3, A. Crawford 0 0-0 0, Ja Rhineburger 0 2-2 2 NORTHEAST DUBOIS (31): G. Lueken 1 3-6 4, E. Betz 1 1-1 3, R. Kalb 0 0-0 0, S. Livingston 5 3-3 13, R. Knies 0 0-0 0, S. Sander 0 0-0 0, M. Harrison 1 3-4 5, K. Merkel 0 2-2 2, L. Rasche 2 0-4 4 3-point field goals: North Posey 2 (A. Blankenship 1, M. Carter 1) Northeast Dubois 0 Free Throws: North Posey 7-10, Northeast Dubois 12-20

Members of the North Posey girls’ basketball team watch as teammates see action during a recent game. The Vikings continue to improve and are enjoying the opportunity to compete under current circumstances. Photo by Dave Pearce

Viking/Wildcat recap from one year ago shows changes

By Chris Morlan This week, we will go back a year ago and recap on some sporting events that took place in Posey County. There were some exciting moments that took place last season.

Vikings and Wildcats display good performances at Mater Holiday Classic Five Viking wrestlers, three Wildcat wrestlers placed at the Mater Dei Christmas Classic. North Posey placed sixth as a team and Mount Vernon finished thirteenth at this event.

Nathan Willman from North Posey won the 220-pound weight class. This was the second year in a row that Willman has won at the Mater Dei Tournament. The previous year, Willman won at the 182-pound weight class. From North Posey, Blake Zirkelbach placed second in the 106-pound weight class, Wyatt Willman finished third in the 182-pound weight class, Clay Will placed sixth in the 152-pound weight class and Isaac Myers finished sixth in the 285-pound weight class. Mount Vernon’s Chris Newman placed fourth in the 120-pound weight class, Brady Hook finished sixth in the 160-pound weight class and Brent Ricketts

placed sixth in the 220-pound weight class.

Lady Cats swim team finish second at Mooresville Invitational The Mount Vernon Lady Wildcat swim team finished second at the Mooresville Invitational with 371 points and defeated Perry Meridian, North Harrison, Centerville, Heron, Eastern Hancock and Greenwood Christian.

Mount Vernon girls’ win Ladybird Basketball Classic The Mount Vernon girls’ basketball team won the North Central Ladybird Classic with wins against West Vigo 46-40. Libby Steinhart led the Lady Wildcats in scoring with 17 points. Paige Robinson finished with 14 points and Brooke Jackson with five points, 15 rebounds and six steals. Mount Vernon defeated North Putnam 51-43 in their semifinal matchup. Steinhart led Mount Vernon in scoring with 18 points and Jackson finished with a double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds along with seven blocked shots. In the championship game, Mount Vernon beat North Central 63-54. Robinson scored 22 points, while Jackson had another double-double game with

15 points and 23 rebounds. Steinhart, Jackson and Robinson were selected to the All-Tournament Team.

Vikings boys finish second at Toyota Teamwork Classic North Posey boys’ basketball team finished second at the Toyota Teamwork Classic. The Vikings defeated Wood Memorial 73-62. Josiah Ricketts led the Vikings in scoring with 24 points, Camden Bender with 14 points, Kedrick Wahl with 13 points and Logan Wunderlich with 12 points. In the championship game, North Posey lost to the then Class 3A eighth ranked Princeton Tigers 62-50. Grant Allyn led the Vikings in scoring with 12 points.

Josiah Ricketts scored a season-low of 11 points. Camden Bender finished the game with 11 points.

Vikings win both games at North Posey Classic A few days later, North Posey hosted the North Posey Classic. Three schools traveled to North Posey to play in this one-day event.

This was not a tournament and there was not a champion. Just four games played with two

games in the morning and two games in the evening. The Vikings opened the day against Evansville Christian in the morning session.

North Posey controlled this game from the tipoff and won by the final score of 78-45. Josiah Ricketts led North Posey in scoring with 26 points, followed by Grant Allyn with 13 points, Logan Wunderlich with 12 points, Kedrick Wahl with nine points, Camden Bender with eight points, Harold Bender with four points, Isaac Rose with two points and Brandt Elpers with two points.

In the final game of the North Posey Classic, the Vikings played against the White River Valley Wolverines. North Posey beat White River Valley by the final score of 72-50. The Vikings were led in scoring by Josiah Ricketts with 28 points. Ricketts scored 23 of his 28 points in the first half. Logan Wunderlich finished with 20 points. Wunderlich scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half. Camden Bender scored eight points, Kedrick Wahl with four points, Harold Bender with three points, Brandt Elpers with three points, Grant Allyn with two points and Clay Douglas with two points.

This week in the history of of sports

By Chris Morlan Below are events that took place in the history of sports during the week of December 29-January 4. Some of you may remember these games or stories from the past 40 years that brought you joyful memories. Some of you may have never heard of these milestones in the history of sports.

Either way, there are some interesting facts that have taken place over time and reading something you never knew or heard about makes it even more interesting.

December 29- (1983) Second College Football Holy War: Notre Dame beats Boston College 19-18 in Memphis. (1984) The St. Louis Blues took 27 shots against New York Islanders in one period. (1984) Wayne Gretzky scores his NHL career thirtysecond hat trick and adds three assists in Edmonton’s 6-3 win over Detroit Red Wings for his one hundredth point in 35 games. (1988) Soviet Red Army Team edges New York Islanders 3-2 at Nassau Coliseum. (2007) Tom Brady set a then NFL record, throwing his fiftieth touchdown pass, and the New England Patriots become the first team in NFL history to finish the regular season 16-0.

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December 30(1981) Wayne Gretzky scores five goals and an assist in Edmonton’s 7-5 win over Philadelphia; this gives Gretzky 50 goals in 39 games, the fastest 50 in 50 in NHL history; also sets NHL record with 15-game assist streak. (1989) Dmitri Volkov swims world record 50-meter freestyle in 27.15 seconds. (1992) Washington defenseman Al Lafrate becomes the first player in NHL history to have his shot officially break 100 miles per hour; records 101.4 mph during the Capitals Superskills competition. (2008) NFL head coach Mike Shanahan is fired by the Denver Broncos. (2013) NFL head coach Mike Shanahan is fired by the Washington Redskins. (2018) Patrick Mahomes becomes only the second quarterback in NFL history to throw 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns during Kansas City Chiefs 35-3 win over Oakland Raiders. Mahomes achieved both marks with third quarter 89yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson.

December 31-(1988) Pittsburgh NHL center Mario Lemieux accounts for all his team’s goals in Penguins 8-6 win over the New Jersey Devils; famously scores five goals, each in a different way: even strength, power play, shorthanded, penalty shot and empty net; also three assists.

(1997) 72-year old Marv Levy

retires as coach of the NFL Buffalo Bills after 12 seasons, including four consecutive losing Super Bowl appearances. (2017) Cleveland Browns crash to a 28-24 loss to Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field to become only the second team in NFL history to finish season with 0-16 record.

(2018) Houston guard James Harden scores 43 points in Rockets’ 113-101 win over Memphis Grizzlies; fourth straight NBA game with 40 plus points and eighth straight with 35 plus points; joins Oscar Robertson as only player with at least 35 points and five assists in eight straight games.

January 1- (1986) 72nd Rose Bowl: #13-UCLA beats #4-Iowa, 45-28; Iowa’s AllAmerican running back, Ronnie Harmon, fumbles the ball four times in his last game.

(1990) Fifty-Sixth Orange Bowl: #4-Notre Dame beats #1-Colorado 21-6. (2004) St. Louis head coach Joel Quenneville records his three hundredth NHL win with the Blues 5-2 victory over Edmonton Oilers at the Savvis Center, St. Louis. (2015) The first ever College Football Playoff semifinal: #2-Oregon beats #3-Florida State 59-20.

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January 2- (1982) New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

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Legal Advertisements and Court News Arrests December 17 Hobert Miller - Delray, Fla. - Warrant, Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury - PCS Timothy Gray - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended - MVPD December 18 Robin Ogden - Evansville Operating While Intoxicated - MVPD Melvin Lewis - Carmi, Ill. Warrant, Theft - PCS Timothy Gray - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Criminal Trespass (petition to revoke) - PCS Brett Hansman - Carmi, Ill. - Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia - ISP James See - Mount Vernon - Trespassing - MVPD Cobie Vogler - Carmi, Ill. Operating While Intoxicated - ISP December 19 Christian Polen - Fort Branch - Operating While Intoxicated - PCS Jared Hostettler - Wadesville - Operating While Intoxicated - PCS Isaac Cox - Evansville Operating While Intoxicated - PCS Complaints December 10 7:22 a.m. - Vandalism Caller advised her ex has keyed caller’s car - North Street, New Harmony 9:06 a.m. - Message - Caller is requesting to speak with a deputy reference issues with her neighbor and their dogs John Mills Road, Mount Vernon 1:34 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised her son’s wallet was stolen from business sometime around November 2. She is requesting to speak with an officer - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 1:35 p.m. - Suspicious Strange female trying to steal mail. She is wanting new door and windows so she can watch out - Main Street, Mount Vernon 2:16 p.m. - Message - Reference a female harassing her and making threats. Questions about restraining orders - Lee Drive, Mount Vernon 6:19 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Advised there is a patron from a guest team that is causing a scene and refusing to wear a mask after he has been asked. Want him removed - Harriet Street, Mount Vernon December 11 12:13 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - two girls in front of apartment arguing - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 4:49 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Female subject hit caller twice. Advised they were fighting last night but now just trying to leave for work.

Does not need medical. Could hear female yelling at him in background - Second Street, Mount Vernon 7:38 a.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised there is a female subject harassing caller and his son. Advised she is yelling out the window - Ninth/James, Mount Vernon 7:54 p.m. - Assault - Mother was watching children today. Subject came to pick-up children and caller’s mother was intoxicated. Advised mother choked the subject when he was trying to leave and hit caller’s two year-old.

Male subject and children are no longer in the area. Has happened in the past and advised will take precautions if something is not done this time.

8:07 p.m. - Neighbors called caller and advised mother is now on Second street banging on windows and causing a scene. Tried to run someone over but unsure who. 9 p.m. - Mother is back down at Second street trying to drive a vehicle. Subject is screaming and disturbing the peace - Sycamore Street, Mount Vernon December 12 5:08 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Believes someone may be in garage of residence - Water Street, Mount Vernon 10:33 a.m. - Suspicious Caller advised there is a truck sitting in the middle of Fourth

Street with the door opened, unoccupied - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 6:17 p.m. - Fight - Request inmate to be checked out from a fight - O’Donnell Road, Mount Vernon 7:19 p.m. - Threatening Daughter’s ex has been threatening to kill entire family.

Daughter does have a protective order - Springfield Road, Mount Vernon 8:32 p.m. - Vandalism Male subject just busted out caller’s window and rode off on a moped - Old Blairsville Road, Wadesville 10:28 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Male subject on property causing a problem - Old Blairsville Road, Wadesville December 13 2:46 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - White male with blonde hair going through caller’s vehicle - Haines Road, Wadesville 10:48 a.m. - Vandalism Caller advised someone busted out the back window of her Honda CRV - James Drive, Mount Vernon 12:30 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised can hear a female screaming. Advised is physical. Can hear commotion in residence - Deer Run, Evansville 9:54 p.m. - General Complaint - Friends were staying here while caller and husband stayed in Evansville. The friends have trashed the house and are refusing to leave Tenth Street, Mount Vernon 11:52 p.m. - Suspicious - Subject is in black Nissan with black rims and has driven by caller’s apartment several times. Now is parked on side of building. Caller advised subject has threatened her in the past. Would like an officer to sit in the parking lot because she is scared - James Drive, Mount Vernon December 14 1:28 a.m. - Noise Complaint - Neighbor is banging with a hammer and nail and disturbing her peace - College Avenue, Mount Vernon December 15 8:33 a.m. - Suspicious Caller is the owner and she is requesting an officer reference a lock that has been cut off Edson Street, Mount Vernon 12:20 p.m. - Threatening Caller advised male subject threatened to kill caller. She is supposed to pick up her son from school today and male subject advised if she tries to pick him up anytime over the next three weeks he will kill her - Edson Street, Mount Vernon 3:10 p.m. - Message - Request a call from an officer reference son was to get off bus at his house and did not.

Does not know where son is.

3:19 p.m. - Female subject advised male subject keeps calling her phone. She advised she blocked the number and now he is calling from a restricted number. Request to speak with an officer. 3:36 p.m. - Male subject advised he got the paperwork from the courthouse and he is wanting officer to contact him at his residence. 3:53 p.m. - Female called back and advised male now has his girlfriend driving by residence - Third Street, Mount Vernon December 17 10:35 a.m. - Suspicious two vehicles at back of UPS truck taking packages out of the truck - Competition Way, Mount Vernon 1:05 p.m. - Theft - Advised female subject stole his pills and wallet with ID and money. In a white van - College, Mount Vernon 1:23 p.m. - Welfare Check - Male subject has son since yesterday. Son didn’t go to school today because male subject called him in sick for the next couple of days. Afraid male subject is going to leave with son - Third Street, Mount Vernon 2:18 p.m. - Trespassing - Ex-wife won’t leave. Her property is in the circle but caller doesn’t want her in the house which she is trying to get in house. Drives a white Ford Explorer - Raben Road, Mount Vernon 7:31 p.m. - Harassment -

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2020-288 Notice to Taxpayers of Proposed Additional Appropriations Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Posey County that the proper legal officers of The Posey County Council will meet at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana on January 12th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year.

Name of Fund Purpose Intended Amount Prosecutor’s Federal Forfeiture 2021 Budget Appropriations $5,000.00 County General Contractual Repairs $146,000.00 County General Ambulance $74,000.00 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally approved will be referred to the Department of Local Government Financing. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations within (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken at the above meeting.

Maegen L. Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on December 29, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-287

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF ROGER J. OHNING, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that Rodger D. Ohning was, on the 9th day of December, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Roger J. Ohning, who died on the 24th day of September, 2020.

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 Mount Vernon, Indiana, this 9th day of December, 2020.

Kay Kilgore DC Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court for Posey County, Indiana Beth McFadin Higgins (IN#11615-65) ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE McFadin Higgins & Folz, LLP 227 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620 Telephone: (812) 838-9720 bethmh@mhfmvlaw.com Published in the Posey County News on December 22, December 29, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-277 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY IN RE THE ESTATE OF NORMA K. DEWART ROBISON, DECEASED

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IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT

) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2012-EU-000079 ) ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Mark A. Dewart was on the 11th day of December, 2020 appointed personal representative of the estate of Norma K. Dewart Robison, deceased, who died on November 29, 2020, and were authorized to administer said 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 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 this 14th day of December, 2020.

Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis Deputy Clerk W. Trent Van Haaften #15587-65 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR ATTORNEYS AT LAW 204 Main Street, P.O. Box 1026 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 (812) 838-1400 Published in the Posey County News on December 22, December 29, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-268 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0002-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.

Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $282,249.28 Cause Number: 65D01-1808-MF-000335 Plaintiff: CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-1 Defendant: JOHN D. HASSLER and ET AL. By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY SIX (36), TOWNSHIP SIX (6) SOUTH, RANGE TWELVE (12) WEST OF THE SECOND PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING IN MARRS TOWNSHIP. POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A THREE- FOURTHS (3/4) INCH IRON PIPE ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUAR1ER SECTION, SAID PIPE LIES SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINU1M WEST, A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND SIXTY-EIGHT HUNDREDTHS (367.68) FEET FRO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER SECTION (SAID IRON PIPE ALSO BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF JAMES E. PARKER’S 8.00 ACRE TRACT AS DESCRIBED IN DEED RECORD 123, PAGE 562); THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER SECTION, A DISTANCE OF FORTY-SEVEN AND EIGHTYFOUR HUNDREDTHS (47.84) FEET; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 56 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE AND FIFTY-EIGHT HUNDREDTHS (463.58) FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID 8.00 ACRE TRACT; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID 8.00 ACRE TRACT, A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND NO HUNDREDTHS (160.00) FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID 8.00 ACRES; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID 8.00 ACRE TRACT, A DISTANCE OF FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO HUNDREDTHS (450.00) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly Known as: 5331 NORTH POSEY COUNTY LINE ROAD S, EVANSVILLE, IN 47712 Parcel No. 65-13-36-100-031.003-019 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners. * An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs.

Caryn Beougher, Plaintiff’s Attorney Attorney No. 23887-29 Diaz Anselmo Lindberg, LLC 1771 W Diehl Rd Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant Phone: (812) 838-1321 Center Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein.

Published in the Posey County News on December 15, December 22, December 29, 2020 - hspaxlp

DECEMBER 29, 2020

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE B5

Legal Advertisements 2020-285 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND VENDORS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Public Works & Safety of the City of Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana, will receive bids for a sewer cleaning vehicle for the Wastewater Treatment Plant of said City up to the hour of 9:00 A.M., January 14th, 2021, at the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer in the City Hall Annex, 520 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana: ADDENDUM TO BID SPECIFICATIONS PUBLISHED ON 12/15/2020 The vehicle must fit in the existing garage.

The total vehicle height shall be no more than 11 feet 6 inches tall.

The total vehicle length shall be no more than 36 feet long SPECIFICATIONS - COMBINATION SEWER CLEANER GENERAL The machine is capable of removing stones, grit, grease, sludge and other debris from sanitary sewer and/or storm drain lines by the flushing action of high-pressure water. The high-pressure sewer cleaner operates independent of the vacuum system.

The machine includes an air conveying vacuum system to provide for the simultaneous removal of the debris flushed to the manhole by the high-pressure water system or for the removal of debris from sewers, sumps, catch basins, digesters, wet wells, bar screens, etc.

The machine is capable of being operated by one man, with all operating controls for high-pressure water pump, hose reel, and vacuum, located at the front of the machine for safety.

The machine shall have a minimum of 510 H.P. available. This will allow the machine to have the required amount of H.P. to run all the functions of the machine plus have ample reserve H.P. so the machine is operating efficiently.

DEBRIS BODY Debris storage body has a minimum usable liquid capacity of 9 cubic yards. The debris body shall be round for maximum strength and constructed of 3/16 inch ASTM A242 Corten A steel for enhanced corrosion resistance.

The rear door shall be flat industrial style. Door shall have replaceable internal deflector plate.

There shall be a 6" diameter liquid drain valve, "knife valve type" and screen weldment inside for removing excess liquids. Drain will have 10 feet of 6 inch lay flat hose.

A rear door safety prop shall be provided. For ease of maintenance there shall be no hydraulic components located inside the debris body or rear door.

The debris body shall have a hydraulic operated, heavy duty wedge style door lock system installed. The door locks shall be operated by two double acting hydraulic cylinders. The rear door shall also hydraulically open and close (raise and lower) by means of two double acting hydraulic cylinders. The unlocking-opening and the closing-locking operations shall be controlled by a single switch and sequence valve.

Dual steel weldments with stainless steel screen 8 x 28 each providing up to 1200 square inches of added filtration for the vacuum system shall be provided inside the debris tank. These weldments shall be removable and require no cutting or welding.

A double acting power up/power down hydraulic scissors lift mechanism will be provided to raise body to a minimum 60 degree angle. The scissors lift mechanism shall be designed to support a minimum of 24 inches of the debris tank width to provide stability and when dumping on uneven ground. The lift capacity of hydraulic scissors lift cylinder is 56,000 lbs.

Dump controls are located on curbside mid-ship of the unit, well forward of the dumping area for operator safety.

A manual override system is provided in case of system failure.

The debris body has a five year warranty. A copy of manufacturer’s warranty statement shall be enclosed with bid. If pro-rated so state.

An internal polyethylene float device with external indicator is supplied to show when body is loaded to capacity.

AUTOMATIC VACUUM BREAKER The automatic vacuum breaker assembly is located inside the body.

The automatic vacuum breaker assembly shall be controlled by an electric over hydraulic circuit. The entire system shall be replaceable via a bolt on assembly. The assembly shall consist of a 12” inlet and two 8” ports that provide air flow to the vacuum system.

A full indication activates an automatic vacuum breaker shut down system that completely shuts down 100 percent of the airflow to the vacuum system to prevent overfilling and wastewater discharge into the atmosphere.

The vacuum breaker system is automatically activated (closed) when the parking brake system is released to eliminate carryover during transit.

The system is controlled/activated, at the front hose reel control station. This enables the operator to pick up large debris with boom and place debris on the road surface. This system can be used for safety in the event suction must be shut off in case of an emergency.

CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR (FAN DESIGN) The centrifugal vacuum compressor shall be of 3-stage construction (i.e. 3-27” minimum diameter fans in tandem).

The centrifugal compressor (fans) shall be constructed of Corten steel. The compressor’s outer housing shall be spun from one piece of 3/16” steel for strength and provide proper airflow in operation. The vacuum system shall operate independent of the highpressure water system. The compressor is driven by the chassis engine via a closed loop hydrostatic system using a variable piston pump and motor. This system shall include a heat exchanger for extreme ambient conditions and to maintain the pump suction oil temp at 160 deg. F. max. The heat exchanger shall be protected by a 30-micron filter and cold weather bypass valve. Hydrostatic loop filtration shall be accomplished by a 10 Beta micron return filter and a 10-micron Absolute (no bypass) charge filter.

To maximize long term durability by reducing the load on one side of the compressor, the compressor shaft shall extend through the compressor and shall be additional stabilized by using two high speed bearings, one at each side of the shaft. No exceptions will be allowed to this requirement.

A means of starting, stopping and varying the vacuum suction from operator station at the front of the machine is provided.

A centrifugal separator located in the inlet chamber to the fans with cleanout box is provided. The separator removes particles from the air stream, thus enabling unit to vacuum wet or dry material. The separator is separate from the debris body. The centrifugal compressor (fan) system is capable of producing 90% vacuum with no airflow. This feature allows material to be vacuumed under the water surface, i.e. lift stations, plugged manholes, etc.

Unit must be capable of vacuuming under water 16.6 (200”) without air induction. A manometer/vacuum test may be required to demonstrate the system performance.

The centrifugal compressor fans have a 5-year replacement non-prorated warranty.

VACUUM PICK UP HOSE Shall be front loading, attached at the front of the machine in order to provide ease of positioning the machine over the manhole, as well as afford maximum safety for the operator.

The 8” will be mounted on a boom that will provide a minimum of 18’; vertical lift utilizing dual hydraulic cylinder and 230 degree of boom rotation powered hydraulically for non-interrupted smooth movement. Boom to have a lift capacity of 500 lbs. at the front bumper.

The boom will be powered by an electric over hydraulic system: up/down by dual lift cylinders. The right/left movements shall be hydraulic via worm gear rotation.

The boom shall hydraulically telescope a minimum of 10 ft. forward from the operators station. The height of the boom shall not change while the boom is being telescoped. A manual override system shall be provided for right/left, and up/down functions in case of system failure.

Control of the boom is by means of a joystick control at the operator’s station, requiring no cables at operator’s feet for boom operation. A wireless remote control will be provided for Boom, Vacuum Breaker, Chassis Throttle, and Debris Body functions. A manual override system shall be provided for right/left, and up/down functions in case of system failure.

A boom coverage chart shall be provided stating the square feet the boom covers.

8 inch diameter pipe extensions with clamps will be provided and carried on the truck as follows: 2 6-1/2’; Catch Basin Nozzle 1 6’; Aluminum Pipe Extension 1 5’; Aluminum Pipe Extension 1 3’; Aluminum Pipe Extension WATER SUPPLY The water tanks shall have a minimum usable capacity of 1000 U.S. gallons.

The water tanks shall be constructed of non-corrosive, non-metallic, durable, cross-linked polyethylene to eliminate rust, corrosion, and stress cracking.

The water tanks shall be mounted at and below the truck frame level to provide a low center of gravity for truck stability.

A 2-1/2 inch diameter x 25 feet long hydrant hose with hydrant wrench is supplied on the unit.

An anti-siphon fill device is installed on the unit.

Inspection ports shall be provided to fill or to add chemicals to the water system.

A sight gauge to indicate water level is located within sight of the operator station.

The water tanks are protected by a minimum of 11 gauge steel plating mounted below the water tanks for protection against road hazards when unit travels over the road, off the road or to landfills.

The water tanks carry a ten year replacement warranty.

HIGH-PRESSURE WATER PUMP The high pressure water pump shall be rated to deliver smooth continuous pressure and flow through the entire flow range of the pump. The high pressure shall have smooth continuous flow for both the high pressure system and the hand gun system.

A continuous duty flow of 50 g.p.m. and 3,000 p.s.i shall be provided.

High-pressure relief valves are provided for both the high-pressure system and hand gun system.

The water pump operates independently of the vacuum system and is powered by the 5.7 liter 140 H.P. auxiliary engine via clutchless, direct dual powerband drive system.

The high-pressure water pump drive system carries a five year replacement warranty. Warranty excludes the drive engine, i.e. auxiliary engine.

The water pump is capable of running dry.

Controls for starting and stopping the water pump and to vary the flow and pressure shall be at the front hose reel operator’s station.

The high-pressure water pump is equipped with a cold weather drain valve. The valve allows the operator to completely drain the high-pressure pump.

HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY The hose reel assembly is mounted on the front of the vehicle. The hose reel shall have a minimum of 30”; inside diameter with a capacity of 600’ x 1” hose. The hose reel is hydraulically powered in both directions by means of a double chain and sprocket drive. The controls for operating the motor have a flow control device to regulate the rotational speed of the reel in both directions. All hydraulic hoses are behind a steel housing to protect operator from hydraulic oil if a hose fails. The hydraulic motor, chain, and sprockets have a protective cover or are mounted on the radiator side of the hose reel for operator safety. The hose reel articulates 180 degrees to the drivers side allowing operator to work in any position through this arc. This allows greater flexibility in truck placement for manholes located in tough areas and provides greater safety to the operator. Reel extends beyond the width of unit for greater flexibility for positioning reel over offset manholes, catch basins, etc. A hydraulically controlled outrigger leg is supplied that comes in contact with the ground at any one position. A warning light is located in the cab to warn the operator that the outrigger leg is not in its transported position prior to moving the unit. A manual bypass system for the hose reel assembly is provided to manually pull the reel assembly away from its transported position. This feature allows operator to check fluids without starting engines.

JET HOSE 500 x 3/4” jet rodder hose will be supplied rated for 3000 psi working pressure and 7500 psi burst pressure.

A heavy duty hose guide with 25’; of nylon rope will be provided.

Nozzles shall be hardened steel with replaceable ceramic orifices as follows: 1 Chisel head penetrator &1 standard sanitary.

1 50 gpm Grenade nozzle MANHOLE CLEANING WATER SYSTEM (HAND GUN) The high-pressure pump and independent water tank assembly supplied shall be used for manhole cleaning. A smooth continuous flow of 20 g.p.m. and pressure of 600 p.s.i. shall be provided for ease of operation. A hand gun pressure relief valve set at 600 p.s.i. shall be provided. One full functioning hand gun with on/off hand control, replaceable nozzle tip, 12 inch extension, adjustable spray and 50’ x 1/2” hose with retractable reel will be provided.

The hand gun will attach to the system via a quick couple connection at the curbside of the unit. To avoid being coiled at the operator’s station a hand gun holder will be provided at the front bumper.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND LUBRICATION The hydraulic system has a 55-gallon capacity.

The hydraulic system shall incorporate a main shut off valve in case of hydraulic failure.

The hydraulic system shall incorporate hydraulic pressure relief valves and pressure gauges for ease of trouble shooting and maintenance.

The unit is equipped on the passenger side, mid-section of the module, a permanent weatherproof white vinyl lubrication chart that points out lubrication points on the module and specifies what type of lubrication and hydraulic fluids are required. The chart also specifies the frequency of each lubrication point.

Remote plumbed grease fittings are provided for the vacuum compressor, boom rotation, and water pump drive areas.

ACCESSORIES A minimum twelve (12) month manufacturer’s guarantee on the unit will be provided.

2 ) 35” x 14” x 24”side mounted tool boxes will be provided.

1 Debris body power flush out system 1 6” knife valve, lower rear door mounted with cam-lock 1 Heavy reinforced elbow “wear back” Winter recirculating system capable of operating through the full flow range of the high-pressure rodder hose system in transport or stopped position 1 Air purge system

2020-285 Continued 1 1/4 turn ball valve water drain 1 Vertical style, deck mounted pipe rack, holds 3 pipes 1 Folding pipe rack holds 3 pieces of pipe, tank mounted, curbside 1 Storage box behind cab, 16” x 42” x 96” 1 Storage box shall be provided with two roll out shelves 1 Tool box(es) shall be provided with dry decking 1 Storage box shall be provided with dry decking 1 Rubber Kanaflex hose end for CB Tube/Hydroexcavation 1 Hose footage counter, standard - drivers side 1 Offset manhole roller 1 Grate lifting hook 1 Rear mounted tow hooks 1 Auxiliary engine remote oil drain 1 Remote boom grease zerk assembly, (accessible from ground level) 1 Remote debris tank grease zerk assembly (accessible from ground level) 1 First aid kit 1 Nozzle rack 1 10’ leader hose 1 1” Bulldog with skid 400.600BS 1 Water pump remote oil drain 1 HD Level Wind Guide Aluminum 1 711-30906 A 48" Extension for 711-30904 high pressure handwand 1 Traffic Camera with Color Monitor (Camera placement must be picked) 1 Hinged style cone rack, deck mounted 1 Debris tank drain screen placement - Standard drain valve Hydroexcavation package includes: 50’ retractable handgun hose reel with 50’ of 1/2” high pressure hose, HP/Quick disconnect, heavy duty HP unloader valve, main control ball valve, 72x1/2 Sch. 80 Lance w/ Quick Dcn., Sngl. Fwd. Spray Nozzle, Horiz. Hand.

1 Rip Saw Nozzle 1 Switch Blade Nozzle LIGHTING The entire module electrical system is vapor sealed to eliminate moisture damage.

All wiring is color-coded, labeled and run in sealed terminal enclosures.

All module circuits are protected by circuit breakers.

Clearance lights and reflectors are furnished in accordance with D.O.T. requirements.

Mirror mounted LED strobe light, with limb guard - Whelen L21HAP LED Beacon with Whelen BGH Branch Guard 1 4 LED strobes - (2) front bumper, (2) rear bumper - Whelen 50A03ZCR - Amber 1 LED Arrow stick - Whelen TAM85 Traffic Advisor 1 Hand held spot light - LED 1 LED Boom Mounted Flood Light - Whelen NP6BB Worklight 1 LED Rear Mounted Flood Lights - Whelen NP6BB Worklight 1 LED Flood Light - Level Wind Guide with Limb Guard - Whelen NP6BB Worklight PAINT Unit paint surface is shot blasted, primed and sanded prior to paint. Unit to be painted with DuPont Imron 5000 polyurethane paint.

Unit shall have reflective white side and boom stripes and rear door chevrons Chassis shall be painted manufacturers standard white.

TRAINING AND MANUALS Operator training will be conducted by a factory-trained representative for a minimum of one day at the time of delivery. 2 copy(ies) of the operating and maintenance manual for the sewer cleaner module shall be provided upon unit delivery. An operational video will be provided with the unit.

MOUNTING AND DELIVERY The unit described will be mounted on a truck chassis acceptable to the body manufacturer at the factory of the body manufacturer.

EXCEPTIONS AND DEVIATIONS: Bidder shall fully explain every variance, exception, and or deviation to the bid specifications. Additional sheets/lines may be added if required.

CHASSIS SPECIFICATION Description Weight Front Weight Rear SD PRL-18D (EFF:04/17/18) Data Version SPECPRO21 DATA RELEASE VER 014 Vehicle Configuration 114SD CONVENTIONAL CHASSIS 7,934 6,576 2020 MODEL YEAR SPECIFIED SET FORWARD AXLE – TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK PROVISION LH PRIMARY STEERING LOCATION General Service TRUCK CONFIGURATION DOMICILED, USA 50 STATES (INCLUDING CALIFORNIA AND CARB OPT-IN STATES) UTILITY/REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICE UTILITY BUSINESS SEGMENT LIQUID BULK COMMODITY TERRAIN/DUTY: 100% (ALL) OF THE TIME, IN TRANSIT, IS SPENT ON PAVED ROADS MAXIMUM 8% EXPECTED GRADE SMOOTH CONCRETE OR ASPHALT PAVEMENT - MOST SEVERE IN-TRANSIT (BETWEEN SITES) ROAD SURFACE FREIGHTLINER SD VOCATIONAL WARRANTY EXPECTED FRONT AXLE(S) LOAD : 20000.0 lbs EXPECTED REAR DRIVE AXLE(S) LOAD : 23000.0 lbs EXPECTED GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT CAPACITY : 43000.0 lbs Truck Service SEWER/INDUSTRIAL VACUUM BODY VAC CON Engine CUM L9 370 HP @ 2000 RPM, 2100 GOV RPM, 1250 LB/FT @ 1400 RPM – Electronic Parameters 72 MPH ROAD SPEED LIMIT CRUISE CONTROL SPEED LIMIT SAME AS ROAD SPEED LIMIT PTO MODE ENGINE RPM LIMIT - 1200 RPM PTO MODE THROTTLE OVERRIDE - LIMIT TO 1400 RPM PTO MODE BRAKE OVERRIDE - SERVICE BRAKE APPLIED PTO RPM WITH CRUISE SET SWITCH - 1200 RPM PTO RPM WITH CRUISE RESUME SWITCH - 1200 RPM PTO MODE CANCEL VEHICLE SPEED - 5 MPH PTO GOVERNOR RAMP RATE - 200 RPM PER SECOND TWO REMOTE PTO SPEEDS PTO SPEED 1 SETTING - 1200 RPM PTO SPEED 2 SETTING - 900 RPM AUTOMATIC MAINTENANCE MONITOR WITH ALERT AT 5% OF INTERVAL REMAINING PTO MINIMUM RPM - 750 REGEN INHIBIT SPEED THRESHOLD - 5 MPH 2016 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS/2010 EPA/CARB/FINAL GHG17 CONFIGURATION 2008 CARB EMISSION CERTIFICATION - CLEAN IDLE (INCLUDES 6X4 INCH LABEL ON LOWER FORWARD CORNER OF DRIVER DOOR) STANDARD OIL PAN OIL FILL AND DIPSTICK LOCATED FOR ENHANCED SERVICEABILITY SIDE OF HOOD AIR INTAKE WITH DONALDSON HIGH CAPACITY AIR CLEANER WITH SAFETY ELEMENT, FIREWALL MOUNTED Description DR 12V 160 AMP 28-SI QUADRAMOUNT PAD ALTERNATOR WITH REMOTE BATTERY VOLT SENSE (2) ALLIANCE MODEL 1231XOE, GROUP 31, 12 VOLT MAINTENANCE FREE 2250 CCA -50 -10 THREADED STUD BATTERIES BATTERY BOX FRAME MOUNTED STANDARD BATTERY JUMPERS SINGLE BATTERY BOX FRAME MOUNTED LH SIDE UNDER CAB WIRE GROUND RETURN FOR BATTERY CABLES WITH ADDITIONAL FRAME GROUND RETURN NON-POLISHED BATTERY BOX COVER NO CAB AUXILIARY POWER WIRING POSITIVE LOAD DISCONNECT WITH CAB MOUNTED CONTROL SWITCH WITH LOCKING PROVISION MOUNTED OUTBOARD DRIVER SEAT POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE POSTS FOR JUMPSTART LOCATED ON FRAME NEXT TO STARTER CUMMINS TURBOCHARGED 18.7 CFM AIR COMPRESSOR WITH INTERNAL SAFETY VALVE ELECTRONIC ENGINE INTEGRAL SHUTDOWN PROTECTION SYSTEM CUMMINS EXHAUST BRAKE INTEGRAL WITH VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBO WITH ON/OFF 20 DASH SWITCH RH OUTBOARD UNDER STEP MOUNTED HORIZONTAL AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ASSEMBLY WITH RH BPILLAR MOUNTED 30 25 VERTICAL TAILPIPE ENGINE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE, AUTOMATIC OVER THE ROAD REGENERATION AND DASH MOUNTED REGENERATION REQUEST SWITCH INTEGRATED STACK AND B-PILLAR PIPE WITH MINIMUM STACK PROTRUSION ABOVE CAB RH CURVED VERTICAL TAILPIPE B-PILLAR MOUNTED ROUTED FROM STEP 6 GALLON DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK -35 -10 100 PERCENT DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID FILL STANDARD DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID PUMP MOUNTING LH MEDIUM DUTY STANDARD DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK LOCATION STANDARD DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK CAP ALUMINUM AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE/MUFFLER/TAILPIPE SHIELD(S) HORTON 2-SPEED DRIVEMASTER ADVANTAGE POLAREXTREME FAN DRIVE AUTOMATIC FAN CONTROL WITHOUT DASH SWITCH, NON ENGINE MOUNTED CUMMINS SPIN ON FUEL FILTER COMBINATION FULL FLOW/BYPASS OIL FILTER FLEETGUARD PLAIN COOLANT FILTER 1300 SQUARE INCH ALUMINUM RADIATOR ANTIFREEZE TO -34F, OAT (NITRITE AND SILICATE FREE) EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT GATES BLUE STRIPE COOLANT HOSES OR EQUIVALENT CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS FOR COOLANT HOSES RADIATOR DRAIN VALVE 1350 ADAPTER FLANGE FOR FRONT PTO PROVISION 20 ELECTRIC GRID AIR INTAKE WARMER DELCO 12V 38MT HD STARTER WITH -10 INTEGRATED MAGNETIC SWITCH Transmission ALLISON 3000 RDS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH PTO PROVISION Transmission Equipment ALLISON VOCATIONAL PACKAGE 223 - AVAILABLE ON 3000/4000 PRODUCT FAMILIES WITH VOCATIONAL MODELS RDS, HS, MH AND TRV ALLISON VOCATIONAL RATING FOR ON/OFF HIGHWAY APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE WITH ALL PRODUCT FAMILIES PRIMARY MODE GEARS, LOWEST GEAR 1, START GEAR 1, HIGHEST GEAR 6, AVAILABLE FOR 3000/4000 PRODUCT FAMILIES ONLY SECONDARY MODE GEARS, LOWEST GEAR 1, START GEAR 1, HIGHEST GEAR 6, AVAILABLE FOR 3000/4000 PRODUCT FAMILIES ONLY PRIMARY SHIFT SCHEDULE RECOMMENDED BY DTNA AND ALLISON, THIS DEFINED BY ENGINE AND VOCATIONAL USAGE SECONDARY SHIFT SCHEDULE RECOMMENDED BY DTNA AND ALLISON, THIS DEFINED BY ENGINE AND VOCATIONAL USAGE PRIMARY SHIFT SPEED RECOMMENDED BY DTNA AND ALLISON, THIS DEFINED BY ENGINE AND VOCATIONAL USAGE SECONDARY SHIFT SPEED RECOMMENDED BY DTNA AND ALLISON, THIS DEFINED BY ENGINE AND VOCA-

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Long ago, about 2000 years, when King Herod ruled Judea (now part of Israel), God sent the angel Gabriel to a young woman who lived in the northern town of Nazareth. The girl’s name was Mary and she was engaged to marry Joseph.

GABRIEL VISITING MARY

born for you. You will find the baby lying in a manger.’.

The angel Gabriel said to Mary: ‘Peace be with you! God has blessed you and is pleased with you.’ Mary was very surprised by this and wondered what the angel meant. The angel said to her ‘Don’t be afraid, God has been very kind to you. You will become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and give birth to a baby boy and you will call him Jesus. He will be God’s own Son and his kingdom will never end.’ Mary was very afraid but she trusted God. ‘Let it happen as God chooses.’ she replied to the angel. Gabriel also told Mary that her cousin, Elizabeth who everyone thought was too old to have children, would have a baby boy whom God had chosen to prepare the way for Jesus.

Mary said goodbye to her family and friends and went to visit her cousin Elizabeth and her husband Zechariah. Elizabeth was very happy to see Mary. She knew that Mary had been chosen by God to be the mother of his Son. An angel had already told Zechariah that Elizabeth’s baby would prepare people to welcome Jesus. He was to be called John. Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned home to Nazareth.

AN ANGEL VISITING JOSEPH

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Joseph was worried when he found out that Mary was expecting a baby before their marriage had taken place. He wondered if he should put off the wedding altogether. Then an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and said: ‘Don’t be afraid to have Mary as your wife.’ The angel explained that Mary had been chosen by God to be the mother of his Son and told Joseph that the baby would be named Jesus which means ‘Saviour’ because he would save people. When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel had told him to do and took Mary as his wife.

At this time, the land where Mary and Joseph lived was part of the Roman Empire. The Roman Emperor Augustus wanted to have a list of all the people in the empire, to make sure they paid their taxes. He ordered everyone to return to the town where their families originally came from, and enter their names in a register (or census) there. Mary and Joseph traveled a long way (about 70 miles) from Nazareth to Bethlehem, because that is where Joseph’s family came from. Most people walked but some lucky people had a donkey to help carry the goods needed for the journey. Joseph and Mary traveled very slowly because Mary’s baby was due to be born soon.

JOSEPH, MARY AND BABY JESUS

When they reached Bethlehem they had problems finding somewhere to stay. So many people had come to register their names in the census, that every house was full and every bed was taken in all of the guest rooms. The only place to stay that they could find was with the animals. People often kept animals in the house, especially at night, and used them like ‘central heating’! People normally slept on a raised/upper level with the animals below to give them extra warmth.

So in the place where the animals slept, Mary gave birth to Jesus, the Son of God. In those days it was the custom to wrap newborn babies tightly in a long cloth called ‘swaddling clothes’. Jesus’ bed was the manger that the animals ate their hay from.

In the hills and fields outside Bethlehem, shepherds looked after their sheep through the long night. As the new day began, suddenly an angel appeared before them and the glory of God shone around them. The shepherds were very, very scared, but the angel said, ‘Don’t be afraid. I have good news for you and everyone. Today in Bethlehem a Saviour has been

THE SHEPHERDS BEING VISITED BY AN ANGEL

Then many more angels appeared, lighting up the sky. The shepherds heard them praising God singing: ‘Glory to God in highest, and peace to everyone on earth.’ When the angels had gone the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem to see what has happened.’ So the shepherds went to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph. The baby Jesus was lying in a manger as they had been told. When they saw him, they told everyone what the angel had said and everyone who heard the story were astonished. Then the shepherds returned to their sheep, praising God for sending his Son to be their Saviour.

When Jesus was born, a brand new bright star appeared in sky. Some Wise Men in faraway countries saw the star and guessed what it meant. They were very clever men that studied the stars and had read in very old writings that a new star would appear when a great king was born. They set out to find the new king and bring him gifts.

The Wise Men followed the star towards the country of Judea and when they got to the capital called Jerusalem they began to ask people: ‘Where is the child who is born to be king of the Jews?’ Herod, the king of Judea, heard this and it made him very angry to think that someone might be going to take his place as king. Herod sent for the Wise Men to come to him.

He told them to go on following the star until they had found the baby king.

He said: ‘When you have found him, let me know where he is, so that I can go and worship him.’. But Herod did not tell them that he really had an evil plan in mind to kill the new king.

THE WISEMEN VISITING BABY JESUS

The Wise Men followed the star towards Bethlehem (where it said that the king would be born in the old writings). It seemed to stop and shine directly down upon the place where Jesus was.

The Wise Men entered the house where they now lived and found Jesus with Mary, they bowed down and worshipped him. The Wise Men spread the the gifts they had brought before Jesus. The gifts were gold, frankincense and myrrh. The Wise Men were warned in a dream, by God, not to go back to Herod. So they returned home to their countries in the East by a different way.

MARY, JESUS AND JOSEPH IN EGYPT

When the Wise Men had gone, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ the angel said, ‘take Jesus and Mary and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for Jesus to kill him.’ So Joseph got up, took Jesus and Mary during the night they left for Egypt, where he stayed until Herod died.

When Herod realized that he had been tricked by the Wise Men, he was furious and he gave orders to kill all the boys aged two or younger in Bethlehem and the surrounding area.

This was to try and kill the new King, as his plan to find the location of the new king from the Wise Men had failed.

After Herod had died, Joseph had another dream in which an angel appeared to him. The angel said, ‘Get up, take Jesus and Mary and go back to Israel, for those who were trying kill Jesus are dead.’

So Joseph got up, took Jesus and Mary and they went back to Israel. But when he heard that Herod’s son was now king of Judea, he was afraid to go there. So instead they went to Galilee, and lived in their old town of Nazareth.

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bilization, and wetland creation. Applications must be completed and submitted electronically. To view a full list of qualifying project types, along with additional information about LARE, see lare.dnr.

IN.gov.

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IN.gov/3302.htm.

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The solution to last week’s puzzles:

CLUES ACROSS 1. Poets 6. Insecticide 9. Insect feeler 13. Intestinal 14. ‘Drum Boogie’ singer 15. Region 16. Chinese automotive co.

17. Served before entree 18. Dwells 19. Boosted 21. Tells players what to do 22. Infections 23. Hoover is one 24. Expresses surprise 25. Basketball position (abbr.)

27. Fresh Prince of __ Air 28. Hindu queens 30. Easter marshmallow treat 32. Where coaches stand 35. Women 37. Thai province 38. Drenches 40. Matters that settle 43. Not wide 44. Elaborate garments 45. Swiss river 47. South Dakota 48. Instinctive part of the mind 50. Some put this in their hair 51. French young women 53. Two legged support 55. Stimulates the heart 59. Waste matter 60. Nocturnal rodents 61. The Who anthem ‘__ O’Riley’ 62. Old age personiďŹ ed 63. Remnant 64. Disband 65. Nanosecond 66. Referee declares 67. A citizen of Iran

CLUES DOWN 1. ‘ER’ actress Leslie 2. Wings 3. Power to direct and control 4. Small freshwater ďŹ shes of Eurasia 5. Scandium 6. Earnhardt and Hunter are two 7. Two-parted 8. Foul-mouthed bear from the movies 9. Tan horses 10. Song 11. Draw blood 12. High-ranking Turkish oďŹƒcer 14. Determine time 17. Begets 20. Watch chain 21. Constellation representing a dog 23. Indian dish 25. Legumes

26. Romanian river 28. An auto you don’t keep 29. Signs, __, delivers 30. Police Department 31. Relating to teaching 33. Sportscaster Patrick 34. A way to glide 36. Fathered 39. Statute mile (abbr.)

41. One-thousandth of an inch 42. Discounts 46. Rockers from Georgia 48. Norwegian playwright 49. Herbs 51. S. China seaport 52. Stout sword 54. Pasty 55. Fill a suitcase 56. Japanese weapon 57. Dark brown or black 58. Grain crop 60. Time used in far western states 64. Drill instructor

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