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Downen Road decision postponed

By Trisha L. Lopez The Posey Area Plan Commission voted to table a rezoning request for a Poseyville auto body and towing company looking to expand on agricultural land in the Wadesville area at its meeting on Thursday at the Hovey House in Mount Vernon.

Justin Collins petitioned the commission to rezone 44 acres of his family’s property, currently zoned agricultural, on Downen Road and Highway 66 to add a 10,000 square foot facility to house an extension of the family’s business, Collins Auto Body and Towing, currently located at 120 S. Cale St., in Poseyville.

Area residents, many planning to speak in opposition to the Collins project and a few wishing to speak against the Posey Solar Project, filled the room before Collins shared his plans with commission members.

Due to Governor Holcomb’s mandates requiring limitations on public meetings, only 25 people - including APC members and officials - were allowed to be in the meeting room at a time. Several others waited outside in the frigid temperatures for their chance to speak, as APC President Mark Seib assured residents that he would rotate them in after those currently in the room were finished with

their two minutes of allotted speaking time.

The APC heard testimony from about 15 area residents citing concerns about increases in traffic and crime, reduction in property values and disruption of county views. Nalen Lefler of Wadesville presented APC members with a petition that she said contained more than 500 signatures of county residents opposed to the rezoning.

“I definitely do not want this,” said Devin Kempf of Wadesville. “I’ve got two young kids. I don’t want all

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Poseyville in line for EDC Covid money

By Theresa Bratcher A Small Business Grant and LED lights were the main topics at the Poseyville Town Council meeting held by Zoom on February 9.

All three council members as well as Clerk/Treasurer Christy Foster were present.

Andy Zellers, with the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana, was present for the first reading of Resolution 2021-02-09-01 Small Business Grant, applied for under Phase Three of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs COVID Small Business Grants, as the EDC will serve as the Grant Administrator.

If approved, the amount applied for, $200,000, will see $195,000 going to the Town of Poseyville with $5,000 going towards administrative fees. The first of two public meetings on the resolution will be held February 16. OCRA will announce the recipients on April 15, 2021.

If awarded the grant Poseyville businesses, which with this round of grants includes those located up to two miles outside of city limits, may then begin the application process with the hope that all monies will be distributed by the end of May. Council member Justin Collins has been exploring the possibility of changing the 121 Cobra Head style street lights throughout Poseyville to LED lighting which would provide brighter lighting and longer life expectancy.

During multiple conversations with a Duke Energy engineer, a preliminary estimate revealed a possible savings of over $660 monthly for the town. The engineer also reported that many manufacturers no longer make replacement parts for the current lighting.

The cost of switching to Roadway LED lighting would be $49,894.19. Due to the fact that this amount is outside the

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North Posey hires project skipper

By Lois Mittino Gray Members of the North Posey County Board of Education may not have known what a ‘clerk of the works’ does at a construction site coming in to their February 8, meeting, but by the time it was over, they approved an agreement to hire one for large future projects.

Scott Stenftenagel, Principal Clerk of the Works and owner of the Stenftenagel Group, drove down from Jasper on the snowy night to explain what the position entails. “On building projects, this person serves as the client’s eyes and ears. We like to be hired before the architect is to ensure that the right one is hand-picked for the job, that the equipment and materials chosen for use have longevity, are energy-efficient, and can be serviced locally. We do due diligence and make sure you get all rebates for energy-efficiency in design and choose the best contractors with the best guarantees, with no deals cut between the architect and contractor. We are onsite checking all work, making punch lists, and making sure the project is cost-efficient. In a nutshell, the majority of what we do for school projects is representing your interests,” he explained.

He said that although the title might be unfamiliar to them, the medieval word can be traced back to the 13th century when monks and priests or ‘clerics’ were accepted as being more literate than the builders of the age. They took on the responsibility of supervising the works associated with the erection of churches and other religious property.

Associate Superintendent Michael Galvin told the board he had the privilege of working with Scott at South Gibson.

“We had a project where a bad architect and the contractor had worked together before. They didn’t want to defend the school’s position when our project came in a million and a half dollars over budget and wanted to make even more cuts of things we were promised. He held them accountable and didn’t cut any deals,” he recalled with satisfaction.

The Stenftenagel Group represents fifteen school districts in Indiana, including Jasper. Angela Burton, Clerk of the Works Associate, attended the meeting and discussed her forte of making facility management plans for a school dis-

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North Posey homecoming royalty Tori Crawford and Nick Stump are all smiles after being voted to the honor. Photo by Darrell Straub

Landowners question their rights in Solar discussions Editor’s Note: In the January 22 edition of the Posey County News and a subsequent issue, proponents of the proposed Solar Energy Farm in eastern Posey County were interviewed and their side of the story. As always, there are two sides to every story. A reluctance of area residents to speak up made it difficult to find folks willing to defend their right to do as they wish with their own property. Some expressed reluctance to being asked to defend their landowneer rights. However, after long, hard hours of work, Trisha Lopez was able to talk to some landowners willing to speak out. This is their response to opponents of the plant.

By Trisha L. Lopez Opinions, rumors and concerns about the Posey Solar Project de-

velopment proposed by Tenaska and Capital Dynamics have filled social media pages since the January Area Plan Commission meeting.

Opposing homeowners continue to post articles outlining potential problems associated with the development... namely questioning possible wildlife disruption, water problems, fire risks and view interruptions and have staked signs out on land all over the county.

Local elected officials are reaching out to neighboring counties facing similar debates, planning trips to other solar installations and trying to gather information from experts.

Despite the abundance of information...questions remain and few seem satisfied with the answers they’ve received.

How can area homeowners and local officials gauge the impact of

the project when there is nothing comparable currently in existence in the midwest?

The sheer size of the project... which Tenaska’s website puts at 2,500 to 3,000 acres, but local officials have been told is closer to 2,400 acres… and the 300 MW of solar energy generating capacity makes the Posey Solar Project unique amongst dozens of planned solar installations across the state.

Tenaska is currently in talks with county officials in Knox and Gibson counties as well. The Knox project, which will receive a public hearing on Tuesday in front of the Knox Area Plan Commission, is roughly half the size of the proposed Posey Solar Project. The Gib-

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Music is love in search of a word

Former New Harmony teacher embraces opportunity

Margaret Scherzinger

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By Lois Mittino Gray Margaret Scherzinger was excited to learn that the University of Evansville switched its stance on cutting the Music Department there. She was heartbroken when she first learned that her alma mater was considering doing that very thing. After all, she knows what a quality music education the school offers students. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the institution in 1983 and her Master’s Degree in 1989.

Nowadays, she puts her UE training to use teaching music very near the university at Reitz Memorial High School on Lincoln Avenue. “I remember driving by the high school, when I was going to college, and looking at that great building and thinking that must be a neat place to work,” she recalled. Two years ago, that speculation became a

reality when she was hired in 2019 as Choir Director teaching beginning and concert choir. She also keeps busy assisting with marching band at Memorial and teaching sixth, seventh, and eighth grade band at Holy Spirit and Saint Ben’s Schools.

The Wadesville native enjoys working with the high quality voices assembled in the Concert Choir, who earn their spots through auditions. “Last year, we had a good mix of all four voice parts and they ate up everything I put in front of them. We did some challenging work, such as “Poor Man Lazarus,” and “Breath of Heaven” at the Christmas Show last year,” she said.

“The kids also really liked switching back and forth when we did the partner song of “Silent Night/Night of Silence” at another concert. This year, we are working on “This is Me” from the

Greatest Showman.”

She admits things are very different this year with COVID concerns, explaining “I was not able to do personal auditions as much and we can do no live concerts.” Margaret is considering using some new technology to make a video concert this spring. “The kids would record each part individually and I would put them together. There is software now that allows me to engineer and produce something like this. It is easy to manipulate and I would need to learn its use. I have many things to consider first when doing this. Companies have copyrights on the music and I’m trying to protect the integrity of the school. Perhaps I can get all the licenses and make it happen,” she offered.

For now, she mainly uses Zoom meetings as her teaching media. Margaret concedes that it is more difficult

teaching music with Zoom, than let’s say, a history class. “It’s easier to do a textbook class on Zoom, than a performance class like mine. It is do-able though. It’s all done remotely, but I still have them singing. Having no live performance scheduled really took the wind out of their sails. But that’s part of learning in this world. Maybe something is not your idea of what is best, but that’s okay, you make it work. Learn to make adjustments, I tell them,” she remarked, spoken like a teacher with many years of experience making things work out as best as can be.

Margaret began teaching music right after graduation in 1983 at New Harmony School. At the small school, she was the whole music department teaching grades K-12, complete with a

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In search of the perfect president

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G M Democrats have proven once again that they can find fault in President Donald Trump. Faults and flaws were found in him before the election. Many years before politics there were never any rave reviews about him being perfect.

During the recent impeachment trial, Democrats and Republicans hammered home their perspectives and interpretation of Trump’s speech given on January 6th to those who came to Washington to protest.

Once again Americans either agreed

or disagreed with the outcome of the impeachment trial.

Surely most Americans will agree there is no such thing as a perfect President. Was John F. Kennedy perfect? Was Richard Nixon perfect? Bush Sr. or Jr? Obama? Go back through history and you can’t find a perfect person sitting in the oval office. President Joe Biden is no exception. You may remember what the Bible says, “All have sinned.” Another verse says, “No one is righteous. No not one.”

There will never be a perfect President. Some will be better than others. Some will be much better and some will be much worse.

There are no perfect politicians.

Do you think Nancy Pelosi is perfect? I don’t. Is Mitch McConnell perfect. He is not, nor are any of the other members of the House or the Senate. Some are better than others.

Some try harder, work harder, try to live disciplined lives more than others. Some try to work harder for their districts better than others.

Some are good moral people and excellent parents. Some may not be so great. Almost any politician will disappoint you, eventually. It’s bound to happen; they are imperfect people.

We have to come to grips with the fact that perfect people are not to be found. I thought my mom was pretty perfect but I’m very preju-

diced when it comes to my mother.

My heart would never allow me to see anything wrong with her.

Love is like that. Love often sees no wrongs. Sometimes we are like this toward a child, grandchildren, a spouse, our minister, or priest.

There are people that we often hold in such regard that even if they are doing something wrong and we know it’s wrong, our hearts have a hard time seeing that it’s wrong. Too often love is blind.

Americans want someone to love and respect. We want to be loved.

We like holding people in high regard. The people we direct it to enjoy the feeling when we make them feel special. It’s all good to some

extent. Truthfully though whoever you are enamored with will eventually disappoint you if you look and listen long enough. Human beings, all of us are capable, and often say the wrong thing. Use the wrong language. Get angry. Say hurtful things. Do things that are often regretted. We make mistakes in words we use and things we do. All of us.

As 2021 moves forward, so must we. Joe Biden is President of the United States. Donald Trump is very likely to run again. In the mean time we need to all stop biting each other and get this country healthy, back to work, back in the restaurants, churches and the kids back in school.

Letters to the Editor Landowner welcomes Tenaska for clean energy To Whom It May Concern, In 2017, my wife and I moved to Indiana upon my acceptance of a new job position as an aquatic biologist. Shortly thereafter, my wife accepted a position as a chemist. In 2019, we eventually moved to Mount Vernon in a move that would put us closer to workplaces and closer to our comfort zone of a smaller town. This same year we welcomed our daughter and first Indiana native to the family. My wife and I are originally from the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia surrounded by miles of sprawling untouched forested land. However, when I started undergraduate research, I witnessed firsthand the destruction of coal extraction and learned about the devastation it can bring to local ecosystems and waterways. Much of what is spewed from the large stacks look like innocent clouds to a child, however, these chemicals contain Boron and other various known carcinogens that can affect the health of a community for years.

It’s also important to note the outrageous costs of continuing

to run coal exclusively, which is now the most expensive energy source. Even without regulations, the markets are headed in the direction of renewable energy. In other words, the clean energy train has left the station and we must get onboard or fall behind the rest of the country/world. In the last four years, we have had deregulation and still more coal power plants have closed in this previous term than in any other term in history. There is a clear reason for this. It makes economic and environmental sense to go with renewable energy for the health and prosperity of the great people of Posey County.

In 1889, many were opposed to electricity and light bulbs. Even today we have unwarranted opposition to vaccines and 5G cell towers. There will always be opposition to progress when a few do not understand new technology or scientific methodology. However, we must not let this hold us back for what is, proven by various publications and research, the best source of energy for our people, economy, and environment in Posey County. From my understand-

ing, the only argument against this solar plant is that it could look unpleasant to a few homeowners. As an outsider who drove into Indiana for the first time as a 22-year-old, I can assure the county that the presence of solar panels tells me that a state embraces progress and moves forward into the future with an open mind. This is likely what other businesses and younger skilled individuals will see when they first come to this land of opportunity. My wife and I plan to stay here and have persuaded other friends and family members to join us here shortly due to the many opportunities available. Posey County is our forever home and with the introduction of clean energy, we will feel even more confident in this decision.

With that being said, I welcome Tenaska and other companies to Posey County. The community here in my neighborhood is excited for this step forward. As a proponent of capitalism and sustainability, I believe that corporations like Tenaska can create jobs while producing clean and affordable energy for the greater good.

Thank You, Troy Hubbard

Solar farms will have dramatic effect To whom it may concern, My family and I are against these Solar Farms wanting to come into Posey County. Right now there are two solar farms that we know of trying to come into our county and destroy our land.

They are trying to take this great fertile soil that we have here that you can’t get anywhere else.

Other nearby counties have stated that they would love to have this fertile soil that we have here in there counties.

The one project is wanting around 3,000 acres of fertile land in the Marrs area.

The other is looking for land to buy or lease in the Farmersville/Solitude area.

We don’t know much about that one yet but there is a school near this proposed area too.

Marrs has a grade school close by and the school would be a couple hundred feet from these solar panels. We don’t know for sure what kind of physical harm these panels can emit into our air, water, and soil let alone feet away from our children.

Another hazard is our wonderful Township Fire Departments are not big enough or equipped enough to but out a fire of this magnitude in these solar farms. There are several reports of the solar panels in the farms causing catastrophic fires and that also will be feet away from our children at Marrs Elementary School and I can’t imagine what kind of toxic fumes it would be emitting during a fire.

You run the chance of a massive drainage problems then mosquito problems from the drainage problems also.

It was said the solar farm up by Jasper,

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Ind., has water siting in it so there is an example you can see.

These solar farms coming in will also be greatly affecting wildlife that frequent the area. Right now there are several Bald Eagle Nest in the area along with snow geese and Canadian geese that frequent the area.

It is a wonderful thing to see the field across the road from my mother-in-law be covered in a blanket of snow geese with dots of Canadian geese with them or you might see a Bald Eagle sitting in the filed. But that won’t happen no more if these solar farms are allowed to come into our County.

There are approximately 63 land owners that are wanting to sell their property or are wanting to lease it to these solar farms because they have been promised big money that they will probably never see. Most of these landowners don’t live in the area or even in Indiana so they won’t be personally bothered by them. But you know what there are a lot of other people that will be bothered by them and there voices need to be heard.

These solar farms will be destroying the Agricultural Farmers. There are a lot of farmers here that lease their land from these land owners that want to lease or sell out to these solar farms.

What’s that mean? That means all these Agricultural Farms will be losing their farms that they worked so hard for.

They will most likely have to sell out or go bankrupt because they won’t have any land to farm. If farmers don’t have land to farm that means no food being produced. The solar farms will be tak-

feet from there houses because some of our elected official’s voted to change the ordnance in November of 2020 without letting anyone in Posey County know and have a chance to voice their opinion. Then here comes Tenaska the one solar farm company who already have 63 land owners in the Marrs area ready to lease or sell there property and supposedly no one knew about this.

These homeowners who will be surrounded by the panels. Will have to sell there homes for a fraction of what they are worth if they are lucky or go bankrupt because who would want to buy a house surrounded by eyesores a 100 feet from the houses that potential be deadly.

You are definitely going to be having a higher number of bankruptcies because of our official’s letting these solar farms come into our County. The short term money is not worth the long term problems. The County will bring in more money with the fertile farm land being left alone not turned into a solar grave yard that cannot ever be used and will never be fertile again.

These solar farms are affecting our children too who are our future. They hear everyone talking about the solar farms, they see the signs. They want to know what it’s about. My eight-yearold child gave me this drawing the other night. This picture has made a huge impact on me. It is a picture of my child with there suit case wanting to find a place with no solar farms. In the background you see a solar farm and you see a caption that says noooooo and another caption that says will this is over you.

I Have In My Hand

Joe McCarthy (19081957) was a U.S. senator from Wisconsin. He was also a Wisconsin circuit court judge just before being elected to Congress. He brought no honor to either branch of government. McCarthy’s favorite tactic of smearing people was to accuse them of being Communist sympathizers by naming the victims, say a political opponent or a college professor or movie actor, then while holding up a piece of paper say, “I have here in my hand proof of treasonous activity”. McCarthy’s “exposés” were often later exposed to have been unfounded allegations. McCarthy was not but could have been the role model for “Big Brother” of George Orwell’s English novel Nineteen Eighty-Four in which the exercise of one’s supposed Freedom of Speech could result in imprisonment or even death.

In the United States the bedrock on which our Free Speech is founded is the First Amendment to the United States Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble; and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Our Constitution was designed to protect citizens from abuse of power by government. The Founders did not fear individual insurrection so much as organized collective tyranny. History teaches that a republican form of democratic

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ing away food and other goods from Posey County and other surrounding counties.

They are wanting to lease this fertile farm land for 35 years. That is a long time with no food being produced. If these solar farms do come in we will have a shortage of food for a very long time. I’m not sure why anyone would want to have a food shortage problem in America unless your wanting to get everything from China so we don’t have Made In The USA anymore.

If these solar farms do come in we will not only have a food shortage problem you will have a problem with losing revenue coming into Posey County from these Agricultural Farmers because they won’t have any food/goods to sell. They will be forced to sell out or go bankrupt. Other local businesses that the farmers buy their equipment from such as Juncker Bros in Mount Vernon and Hutson in Poseyville will be affected because there will be less farmers buying/leasing farm equipment.

If there’s no land in the county around for farmers to farm then those businesses will have to cut way back or go out of business. Was any of this thought of by our elected official’s? or is everyone just looking for the”Big Money?” Money is the root of all evil. These solar farms will take our economy. They are trying to put them up all over the Midwest.

The Corn Belt will be no more.

What’s that mean? No land No food.

They need to be stopped now. Home Owners who live close to where these solar farms want to come in will have these solar panels surrounding them 100

government does not rot from the bottom but the top. “Thought Police” as warned against by such patriots as James Madison and Thomas Jefferson are far more dangerous to democracy than individuals or even small groups coalescing around minority ideologies in upper rooms.

Ideas are not the enemy of the people; governmentsuppression of free speech is.

We should exert strong government effort to prevent harm by those who engage in destructive ACTIONS while espousing odious beliefs. And our current legal system is fully capable of exposing and punishing such behaviors while preventing future crimes. But to punish thoughts even if expressed through the most vociferous speech is harmful to all of us.

The cautionary wisdom of our Founders’ strong protection of free speech came to mind when I read the Stand-Down Order of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin issued February 05, 2021.

Austin’s new order refers to the previously published Department of Defense Instruction 1325.06 that was originally issued November 27, 2009 and concerned hate speech.

Secretary of Defense Austin almost certainly had good intentions when he, “Directed commanding officers and supervisors at all levels to … conduct a one-day Stand-Down” to address concerns about individuals and groups in the military who might engage in illegal discrimination based on prohibited factors of race, gender, national origin or ethnicity. Austin stated, “We (Austin does not define who “We” is or are) will not tolerate actions that go against the fundamental principles of the oath we share, including actions associated with extremist or dissident ideologies”. Of course, good intentions are famous as paving material. Carefully P / E

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and thoroughly thought-out procedures are of more value than good intentions. When Secretary Austin states this February 05, 2021 order, “[I]s just the first initiative … to eliminate the corrosive effects that extremist ideology and conduct have on Department of Defense military and civilian personnel”, safeguards should be put in place to prevent the slippery slope warned of by Benjamin Franklin: “Those who would give up essential liberty for temporary safety deserve neither.”

Austin does concentrate on “actions” and “behaviors” but when he demands that those in charge of our national defense, “[A]t all levels discuss procedures for reporting suspected (emphasis added) … extremist behaviors”, the “Thought Police” may be encouraged to turn in their fellow soldiers on mere suspicion. It reminds me of a Phil Ochs (1940-1976) folk song about the vicissitudes of political opinions: “Sure, once I was young and impulsive; I wore every conceivable pin, Even went to Socialists meetings, Learned all the old Union hymns.

Ah, but I’ve grown older and wiser, And that’s why I’m turning you in.”

Love Me, I’m A Liberal It may be that my personal experience as a teenage member of the United States Air Force affects my reaction to the Standing-Order that sounds like a suggestion for constant, generalized surveillance of everyone by everyone. After all, I remember some crazy things said by young people who had access to cheap beer to drink and nothing to do. How much of those “behaviors” will be anonymously and thought-

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What they meant was will this ever be over? Will they ever find a place with none of these solar farms?

If they are let into our county they will be here till my child is almost 50 years old. Most likely longer than that because these companies won’t clean up their mess when they are done like they say they will if they stay in business that long. I was told the company address is out of California but it has actually been traced to France. So we are losing our fertile farm land, food, revenue, solar power isn’t staying here, only three-five jobs created and all of the money generated from it is leaving our Country. That’s all a bunch of bull.

I foresee these companies going out of business or changing there names after ruining the fertile soil making a mess of our county, tying up the land for 35plus years and us taxpayers will have to clean up the mess with what little money we have left. Please help us fight like our forefathers have in a little different way. Help us save our fertile land and food for our children, grand children, great grand children and so on.

I have also included a drawing of part of the proposed area in Marrs Township.

The red dot is where my mother in-law lives with her 84-year-old mother. For as long as these little old ladies have lived here. They have sat on that front porch in the summer time and watched the sun set and cars go by.

Now if this solar farm goes in that will be no more. They will have nothing to look at but a huge eyesore.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Katie Hawes

lessly slipped into personnel files and maybe one day appear on Twitter to the complete surprise of the named individual?

For it is not true that young service members’ weekend conversations are 100% about sex or sports. Every now and then, such as when the rightness of an on-going war, Vietnam or Iraq for instance, is the topic for discussion, some vociferously patriotic if slightly inebriated soldier might recall his or her high school American History course and shout out about the Founding revolutionary insurrectionists, say Patrick Henry (1736-1799), whose firebrand speech in 1775 led directly to the “Shot heard ’round the world” about one month later: “Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? …. I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”

Henry’s speech on March 23, 1775 at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia had a distinguished audience that included George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. If the British “Thought Police” had been alerted the whole congregation might have been put on report.

If the Stand-Down Order of February 05, 2021 is very carefully implemented it might not be misunderstood and abused. However, whatever is the current prevailing political ideology often assumes an out-of-control life of its own.

Just ask the victims of Joe McCarthy and his Red Scare and the Black List of the 1950s.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021 Martha Irene Seibert Martha Irene Seibert, 92, formerly of Poseyville, Indiana, the last surviving and youngest of nine children born to Louis and Cecelia (Waninger) Nurrenbern on February 24, 1928, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at The Terrace At Solarbron in Evansville, Indiana.

She was a longtime member of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville, Indiana where she was most recently active with the Ladies Quilting Club. She was a farm wife and avid homemaker and mother of five children. She enjoyed quilting, crochet, ceramics and bingo. Martha was quiet and reserved yet strong and resilient.

Surviving are her children: Karen Hublar (Mike) of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, Kenny Seibert (Sherrie) of Poseyville, Indiana, Mark Seibert (Vicky) of Poseyville, Indiana and Patrick Seibert (Susan) of New Harmony, Indiana and Michele Motz (Dennis) of Wadesville, Indiana; 13 grandchildren: Eric Hublar (Jessica), Allison Givens (Josh), Scott Seibert (Minie), Kyle Seibert (Kym), Michael Seibert, Andrew Seibert, Bryan Seibert (Kristin), Anthony Seibert, Todd Seibert, Kurt Parker Seibert (Caitlin), Daniel Motz (fiancé: Emma Carner), Derek Motz and Mallory Motz; nine great grandchildren and a tenth great grandchild due in May 2021 along with many friends, nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Raymond John Seibert in 2012; brothers: Ralph, Raymond, Herbert, Oscar and Louis Nur-

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renbern; sisters: Lorena Herrmann, Florence Nurrenbern and Balbina Moers; brothersin-law: Joe and Alvin Seibert; sisters-in-law: Mary Lou Robinson and Jeanette Kissel and a grandson: Kevin Seibert.

A Mass of Christian Burial service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville, Indiana with burial in the church cemetery. Father Ed Schnur officiating.

A Walk-Through Visitation was held 1 - 5 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana.

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: The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, c/o Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 10 North Saint Francis, Poseyville, IN 47633 or to Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

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

Gladys M. Whitfield Gladys M. (Turner) Whitfield, 90, of Mount Vernon went to be with The Lord on February 4, 2021. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death. She was born on October 13, 1930 in Ravenden Springs, Ark., the daughter of Earnest and Pearl (Jenkins) Turner. She married James “Bill” Whitfield in 1948 and he preceded her in death in October 1994.

Gladys worked as a teacher’s aide for many years at Rosamond Elementary School in California. She was a devout Christian who led by example and a loving and humble advocate for all in need. She was a devoted member of Faith Fellowship Church in Mount Vernon and rarely missed a service. Her family, church family, friends and anyone in need made their way into Gladys’ prayers. She enjoyed reading her Bible and singing hymns. She played the guitar and the harmonica, playing the hymn ‘At the Cross’ on her harmonica (harp) at bedtime every night.

Gladys is survived by her sons, Jim (Darla) Whitfield, Bruce (Lou Ann) Whitfield; daughters, Dianna (Greg) Furstner, Jeri Hobson, and Brenda Goodman; stepson John (Valerie) Newcom; 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; brother, Herman Turner; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, children Larry and Michael Whitfield;

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brothers Harold, Frank, and Curtis Turner; sisters Nellie Cox and Penny Hamblin, grandsons, Michael Turner, and Jeremy Hampton; great granddaughter, Katlyn Whitfield.

Her funeral service were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Indiana with Rev. Brad Nolan and Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating.

Burial immediatley following the service at Bellefontaine Cemetery. A walk-through visitation was held from 11 a.m. until time of service. The funeral service was streamed on the Stendeback Family Funeral Home Facebook page.

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Earl Sandlin, 76, of Cynthiana, Indiana, born to Estill and Mint (Gay) Sandlin on January 30, 1945, in Hazard, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at his home in Cynthiana, Indiana.

He was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and worked for PSI/Duke Energy for 27 years. He enjoyed Kim’s fried pork chops and pineapple upside down cake, reading, TV (Military and History Channels along with Animal Planet and the Incredible Dr. Pol), and was an Indianapolis Colts fan. He lived by and always said “Never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut.”

Surviving are his daughter: Kimberly D. Sandlin of Cynthiana, Indiana; brother: Bill Sandlin (Vickie) of Indianapolis, Indiana and sisters: Mary Jane Abner of New Richmond, Ohio, Louise Campbell (I.D.) of Brownsburg, Indiana, Edna Rose Bowling of Buckhorn, Kentucky and Darleen Jett (Paul) of Redding, Connecticut.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife: Rose Marie (Sering) Sandlin in 2019 and a daughter: Amber E. Sandlin in 2007.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana

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with burial in Liberty Cemetery in Cynthiana, Indiana.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time, Friday, February 12, 2021 at the funeral home.

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: Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at act.alz.org or Disabled American Veterans, VARO Federal Building, 575 North Pennsylvania Street, Room 324, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or online at: www.dav. org.

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

Marjorie A. Peugh Marjorie A. Peugh, 82, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Solarbron Terrace.

Marjorie was born November 29, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Robert and Regina (Jarman) Schmidt.

She was a 1956 graduate of Owensville High School and a 1957 graduate of Lockyear Business College. Marjorie worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for Tri County Realty; was a member of Cynthiana United Methodist Church and later attended Salem United Church of Christ Heusler.

She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving Marjorie are her daughter, Kelly Peugh; sisters, Carolyn Sue (Phil) McKinnon, Wanda Tichenor and Barbara Riggs; one brother, Robert (Sherry) Schmidt; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Donald R. Peugh in August of 2020 and by two brothers-in-law, Terry Tichenor and

Aaron Riggs.

Funeral services for Marjorie will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Pierre Funeral Home, Pastor Al Schmitz officiating. Burial will take place in Antioch Cemetery in Owensville at a later date.

Friends may visit with the family from 1 p.m. until service time on Saturday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street, Evansville, IN 47712.

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

Harold Englehardt Harold “Buddy” Englehardt, 64, of Poseyville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House. He was born on August 31, 1956 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Harold and Dorothy (Stern) Englehardt.

Buddy was a member of the Wadesville General Baptist Church and the Poseyville VFW. He is survived by his wife, Glenda; daughters, Rachel Goss and Lori Crag: four grandchildren; and a great granddaughter.

A private celebration of Buddy’s life will be held at a later date.

Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.

Gerald “Gary” Duane Cox, 78, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away February 14, 2021, at his home. He was born April 12, 1942 in Mason City, Iowa to the late Marion and Anna Marie (Hoots) Cox. Gary was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a self-taught electrician. Gary married his best friend, Dodie. He always kept himself busy tinkering around. Gary enjoyed helping people in need and making bird houses. He loved dogs, especially labs.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Steven and Johnathan Cox; sisters, Susan Moss and Wendy Harnden; brothers, Allan Cox and Eugene Cox. He is survived by his wife, Dolores “Dodie” Cox; stepchildren, Jeff Jolley (Amy), Dottie Carroll (Roscoe) and Jenny Robb (Denny); siblings, Ron Cox, Danny Cox, Darlene Lightner and Amy Hanus; step-grandchildren, Jason Jolley, Kristina Jolley, Brandi Robb, Brandon Robb, Haley Jolley, William Jolley, Hunter Jolley and Christian Jolley; step-great-grandchildren, Hannah Jolley, Grace Jolley, Madison Jolley, Mariah Collins, Briley Eaton, Makennah Washington and Carter Rol-

lins.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial to follow in Black’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Memorial Contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

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

‘Scherzinger’ continued from Page A1 band and a choir. She met and married her husband, Glenn Scherzinger, also from Wadesville, who taught science and guidance at New Harmony.

When he passed away in 2010, she resigned from full-time teaching in May. While finding her footing with her young family, she did some subbing for two years, filling in short stints and long-term for Fred Frayser in sixth grade and Ann Duvall in Home Economics at New Harmony, until the school closed permanently in May 2012.

From there, she did a six week turn as a cashier at Walmart.

“Let’s just say I have a whole new appreciation for cashiers at big places like that,” she grinned.

She was then hired on as the Circulation Specialist at the Working Men’s Institute where she worked among the library books for five years.

“I appreciated this time away from the classroom, but I found myself missing it, especially when school started up at the end of summer. It called to me and nagged at me,” she reminisced. “Luckily, Elaine Bogard, who I taught with at New Harmony, called me to tell me they needed a music teacher for Grayville Schools. It was a good fit and I really enjoyed working there. Once again, I taught all the

grades.”

“One day in the summer of 2019, I saw the Catholic Diocese ad that they needed a Choir Director at Reitz Memorial and I took the job. Life put me in a different direction and I am very happy so far. I think God puts me where he needs me,” she mused.

When she is not doing music, Margaret enjoys reading and sewing and quilting. She likes to help her son fix up his fourth grade classroom at Tekoppel School at the start of every school year. Wesley, 29, followed in his parents’ footsteps and became a teacher, too. Wesley is married to fellow NH Rappite, Kendall Morris, and they have a fifteenmonth-old daughter, Penelope, who is Margaret’s delight.

His sister, Alyssa, 25, just finished up her Master’s Degree in Library Science and is employed at the Evansville Central Library.

She can be seen in a short video she made for the Evansville library on how to make Valentine cookies. Mother and daughter love to binge watch television series, like Chicago Fire. Margaret just recently started rewatching Gray’s Anatomy again during these past snow days.

“Alyssa and I started watching that during snow days back when she was in high school,” she laughed. “I’m enjoying it again.”

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Medal of Honor recipient testifies in favor of HBOT pilot program bill State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) today welcomed Sammy Davis before the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Military to testify on legislation that would expand and extend the hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) pilot program.

Tomes urges INDOT to place Korean War memorial sign at Posey County’s 38Th Parallel: State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) presents Senate Concurrent ResoluTomes (left) joins Sammy Davis (middle) and his wife, Dition 6 in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and xie Davis (right), following the adjournment of the Senate Transportation at the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 9. SCR 6 Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Military today. Davis passed out of the committee unanimously. testified in favor of Senate Bill 91. Photo submitted SCR 6, authored by Tomes, urges the Indiana Department Local attorof Transportation (INDOT) to place a memorial sign where ney Trent Van the 38th parallel crosses State Road 69, south of Copperline Haaften, right, Road in Posey County, entitled “Posey County honoring the swears-in Mike Veterans of the Korean War, here lies the 38th Parallel.”

Baehl to the Area Tomes is joined by State Sens. Phil Boots (R-CrawfordsPlan Commission ville), Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) and Vaneta Becker (Ras Posey County Evansville) on this resolution.

Commissioner In 2016, Tomes and Becker authored SCR 3, which led to Randy Thornburg INDOT placing a similar memorial sign at the 38th parallel watches. Photo by on Interstate 69 in Vanderburgh County.

Dave Pearce SCR 6 will now be considered by the full Senate. Photo submitted

Davis served as sergeant first class in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War until his retirement in 1984, and is a recipient of the nation’s highest military medal for valor – the Medal of Honor.

Davis testified in favor of Senate Bill 91, authored by Tomes, which would extend the HBOT pilot program for an additional four years and add a provision allowing providers to receive payment for the treatment, regardless if the treatment did or did not improve a patient’s health. Currently, providers only receive payment if a patient’s health improves, which could lead to the unintended consequence of bias when measuring results.

“It’s truly an honor to have Mr. Davis testify on SB 91 and the HBOT program, a treatment he received last summer,” Tomes said. “It is my hope that by having Indiana’s lone living Medal of Honor recipient testify in favor of the HBOT program, it will encourage other veterans to consider the treatment. I’d like to thank Mr. Davis for his service to our country and state, and for his willingness to speak before our committee.”

SB 91 passed the out of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Military unanimously and will now be recommitted to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. To learn more about SB 91, visit http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/ senate/91.

Purdue Extension - Kristen A. Lowry Dining with Diabetes Do you have type 2 diabetes? Would you like to learn more about your disease and how to live well reducing your health risks? If so, Purdue Extension has a great program for you.

The Purdue Extension Posey County office will be offering Dining with Diabetes sessions during the month of March. Dining with Diabetes is a series of five sessions, including a two month Follow-Up Session. The Dining with Diabetes program is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. The series of five sessions is $25 per person.

Pre-registration by February 22 and payment is required.

Participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions.

The educational programs and cooking school will help adults with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar to feel better and reduce risk of health complications. You will learn how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and taste good.

Recipes will be demonstrated and recorded so participants will have the opportunity to revisit them time and time again. Participants will also learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise and how to understand common diabetes-related medical tests. Recipes and handouts will be given to each participant.

Diabetes is a very serious

and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life.

Purdue Extension - Health and Human Science Educators Kristen Lowry and Meagan Brothers are currently recruiting participants for this program. If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabe-

tes, or know someone and are part of their support system and are interested in being a part of this program, please call Purdue Extension office at 812-435-5287. Register for this virtual program by going to http://bit.ly/DWD2021 by February 22 for the early bird special. The $25 program fee includes educational classes, program materials and food sampling. Dining with Diabetes is offered statewide and is sponsored by Purdue Extension.

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February 16 - Haley Fick, Greg Jones, Christine Laughbaum, Journey Logan, Liana DeFur, Graham Reynolds, Rebecca Rodriguez February 17 - Lisa Smith, Jamie Peterson, Tori Sue Powers, Megan Rene Munsterman, Marionette Blood, Wilma Joyce Bailey, Susie Dougan February 18 - Erika Middendorf, Scott Moye, Madeline Pfister, Beverly Johnson, Carl D. Lindell, Aaron P. Wilson, Dylan Harmes, Kelly Dunn, Natasha Bosecker, Pat Mayville February 19 - R. Brian Patterson, Emily Fortune, Benton Frisse, Thomas Rapp, Alayna Harrington, Conner Schmitt, Rachel Hausmann February 20 - Andrew Ramirez, Johnny Marchino, Joshua Stallings, Tim Woolsey, Phil

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Moss, Sharon Roach, Kion Kissel, Kay Giles February 21 - Elizabeth Koester, Keith Robinson, Raymond Patterson, Janet Slifer Hotz, Tom Rutledge, Moriah Seifert, Zander Husley, Myron Westfall, Lawrence Gosh, Phil Moss, Katie Burton, Michael Crispino, Edwin Franklin, Kent Williams, Curt Wolfe, Michael Biggs, Chase McFarland, Martha Gerth February 22 - Rheallynn Hutchison, Nathan Kirk, Randy Kron, Jo Ann Lilleston, Lou Happe, David Jessie, Gene Lechner, Eve Reisinger, Jim Wade, Katie Baize, Catherine Moye, Ray Pierce 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

National and Local News 100 Years Ago News From The Western Star, February 16, 1921 - Mount Vernon

NH Food Pantry offers drive-thru pick-up hours The New Harmony Ministries Food Panty will be open Thursday Feb. 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Catholic community center. We are still using the drive up system.

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Donations can be sent to New Harmony Ministries, PO Box 203, New Harmony IN 47631 There will be a Mobile Food Distribution truck at

the Catholic Community Center on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. to give out free food boxes consisting of meat, vegetables, and dairy. The drive up system will be used.

Note: News in this issue includes: Interesting Lincoln presentation - Woman’s Relief Corps, presentation on Washington - Modern Woodman Lodge, City Council notes, contest on Posey County slogan, public demonstration of bank burglar alarm, farm machinery repair week, Star subscriptions, and many news briefs and personals.

Life Of Lincoln Recited At Woman’s Relief Corps Meeting - Yesterday afternoon the W.R.C. held an interesting and instructive recital of sketches and characteristics of the life of Lincoln, assisted by members of the Grand Army of the Republic. A banquet followed the afternoon’s program. Lincoln’s life was spoken of from his birth and origin in a log cabin to his Ford’s Theatre incident and tragedy. Major Kimball gave a short talk in which he told of the funeral cortege in Indiana, when Lincon’s body was enroute to Springfield for internment. Mr. Kimball related the gloom depicted at Indianapolis when the body of the martyred president lay in state.

General Alvin P. Hovey of this city had charge of the Lincoln cortege in Indiana, and Major Jesse Walker of Evansville, acted as custodian of the ceremonies in the capitol building.

Next Wednesday, the W.R.C. and G.A.R. members will observe Washington’s birthday at the Eagles’ Home with a similar program.

Washington Party - Members of the Modern Woodman Lodge No. 3120, will observe George Washington’s birthday anniversary by holding a social session following their regular meeting on Tuesday night, Feb. 22. There will be a splendid speaker for the occasion.

Council Finally Meets - The members of the City Council met Monday night for their second special meeting of the year. Mayor Zimmerman and all the members of the Council were present and it was agreed that they would hereafter meet weekly instead of occasionally.

The City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the erec-

tion of a new wharf boat on the levy, after allowing the bills that had accumulated for several weeks, the Council adjourned.

Slogan Contest Closes Tonight - The Chamber of Commerce of this city is offering a prize of $2.50 for the best slogan submitted emphasizing Posey County’s rapid advancement from Hoop-poles and Pumpkins to one of the leading agricultural counties of the United States.

The slogan to be selected is to be used in an article which will appear in the Country Gentlemen in the near future. Posey was selected with eight other counties of the U.S. as having made the greatest progress in the last five years of any county in the entire country.

Public Demonstration Held Saturday Of Burglar Alarm-Saturday afternoon from 2 - 4 p.m., Bob Olson of the American Bank Protection Co., will give a public demonstration of the burglar alarm system which has just been installed at the First National Bank. Mr. Olsen will have the public assist him setting off the alarm, and whether a customer or not, you are invited to be present at this demonstration.

Farm Implement Week - Our State Federation has started the movement for a “Special Farm Machinery Repair Week” to be held in every county in the state. They hope that during that week, every farmer will look over all his implements carefully and make a list of all repairs needed to put them in serviceable condition.

New Star Subscriptions Paid - John Martin (New Harmony), George Nix, Charles Causey, William Uebelhack, H. L. Walling, Clifford Thompson, Henry Knopfmeier, Philip Scherer, Oscar Reis, Charles Maurer, Edward Stallman, and Phil Alexander.

High School Basketball The Boys basketball team of Mount Vernon defeated Stewartsville at that place Friday by the score of 59 to 21. The Girls basketball team defeated Central Friday night by the score of 19 to 11.

News Briefs And Personals - Census Report - The census reports show 118,000,000 people in the United States and her possessions, many of whom are Americans. New Trinity E.C. Pastor - The trustees of Trinity Church have chosen Theodore Eisen of Sandusky, Ohio, as their pastor to succeed Rev. Paul Press. Weather - We are having Spring weather. Wheat in this vicinity is looking fine for this time of the year. Births - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Walker, Tuesday, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Byrd of Savah, Sunday, a daughter, Beatrice Catherine. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Nation, Tuesday, a daughter, Frieda Catherine.

Sick List - Wesley Williams is reported seriously ill at his home near Savah. Edgar Meyers is confined to his bed suffering from a severe case of lagrippe.

Mrs. Oscar Walls, who has been confined to her bed, is improving from lagrippe. Dr. Doerr is the attending physician. Mrs. Margaret Buchanon, confined to her bed with heart trouble and other complications, is growing weaker daily. Trips And Visits - Sylvester Deig left Sunday for Indianapolis, where he will attend the Moline Tractor school.

Jesse Rosenbaum has returned from a business trip to Chicago.

Herman Rosenbaum, Jr., is in New York replenishing their spring stock of goods. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Keck left Sunday for a visit in New Orleans, and from there will go to the winter home of Mrs. Keck’s mother (Mrs. J. Powell) in San Antonio, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. George Ashworth spent Saturday in Mount Vernon. Henry Knopfmeier and two little sons were in the city Saturday and while here gave us his annual call. Sunday Visits - Mr. And Mrs. William Tennison and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Utley took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blackburn. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris and daughters spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore and children.

New Barn - The new barn erected on Henry Esche’s farm is nearing completion. Marriage License - Eli McGee and Nannie Quick (Rockport).

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‘Proponents’ continued from Page A1 son County project is a little bigger at 1,600 acres and 200 MW, but still well below the Posey project.

“In the midwest, 3,000 acres is going to be one of the bigger projects right now,” said Brian Ross, vice president of renewable energy at Great Plains Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. Ross is a 25-year area plan veteran and has spent his career helping local governments develop best practice energy ordinances across the country. He is a co-author of a model solar energy ordinance published by Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute.

“There’s one here in Minnesota that just got announced that’s probably going to be 4,000-5,000 acres in size. (The Posey Solar Project) is still near the top end of those construction sites. There’s one in Wisconsin that is just finishing completion that’s close to that size as well,” Ross said.

The world’s largest commercial solar farm, located in India, became operational in December 2019 and has a generation capacity of 2,050 MW of solar power and covers 13,000 acres. The largest currently operational solar farm in the United States, the 579 MW Solar Star in California, has 1.7 million solar panels covering more than 3,200 acres. Once the largest solar farm in the world, the Solar Star could soon lose its designation as the largest in the United States as well. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management released a final environmental impact study on December 30, 2020 for the Gemini Solar Project, a planned 7,100 acre installation outside of Las Vegas. The $1 billion project is expected to have a 690 MW generation capacity and could be operational by 2023.

Solar energy is experiencing a massive boom in popularity thanks largely to price reductions that have made it the cheapest form of energy on the market, Ross said.

“Just in the last 10 years, probably really the last five, solar and wind energy have gone from being an environmentally desirable way to generate electricity to being the cheapest form of electric generation in the world,” Ross said. “The cost is forecast to continue to come down and the market is saying we want more of it.

This is only accelerating.”

He expects the demand for solar energy to increase six to 10 times more than current levels over the next 10 to 15 years.

“The number of cities, states and corporations that have committed to buying 100 percent renewable or 100 percent clean energy is kind of startling. We don’t have nearly enough development in place to meet that demand,” he said.

What does that surge in demand mean for local officials?

“What I say to local governments is you’ve got to figure out how you are going to accommodate this kind of development,” Ross said frankly. “You’ve not had to accommodate it in the past, but this is the market at work. Just like it would be if you had a sudden boom of housing in your community. You wouldn’t say ‘we’re not going to allow housing.’ You would say ‘where do we want it? How do we want it built? How do we make sure it meets local and community priorities as well as allowing the property owner who wants to develop the right to maximize their land and develop that economic resource?’”

Ross said that the energy demand may be new, but the demand for development is far from it.

“It’s the same kind of thing that communities have dealt with for a very long time. The market is demanding a huge amount of it.

How do you respond to it? That’s going to fall on communities to help decide how that’s going to happen. Landowners who have a resource to sell are going to want to sell it because somebody wants to buy it,” Ross said.

Richard Kincade lives in Tennessee, but he grew up in Posey County. He and his sister graduated from Mount Vernon High School, but both moved away in pursuit of careers. They own 150 acres of farmland in the proposed Posey Solar Project site and are among 65 other area landowners that have agreed to lease land to Tenaska.

“My father and I farmed (the land) for several years,” Kincade, who still has extended family in the county on both sides of the debate, said. “It was a difficult decision on my part. I think my dad knew all along that I was not going to be a farmer. He suffered an injury while he was working by himself that precipitated his getting out of the farming business. He optioned off all of the equipment and leased off all of the ground.”

He said he and his sister have leased their land to the same family since 2010, the year his father died, but he hasn’t spoken with them about his decision yet.

‘I wanted to get a better handle on what the prospects are before we delve into that,” he explained.

He said Tenaska reached out to him through a neighboring landowner. He said he met with company representatives who explained what they wanted to do with his land and left him some literature to share with his sister.

“My main concern was who are these people? Did they have a track record that is successful? They disclosed a financial arrangement that looked to be promising for my family.” Kincade said. “For me, personally, it was a financial decision. We have had fairly favorable lease terms with our tenant farmer, but prices being what they have been the last few years, it really doesn’t net that much money.

From my viewpoint, it was strictly a business decision.”

He said he’s seen social media posts about opposition to the project. He understands the frustration of area homeowners, but said it’s important to remember that there’s more than one side to this debate.

“All the things I’ve been reading online, I took a drive through the area and saw all the signs in people’s yards against the development and thought somebody probably ought to speak up on the other side,” he said. “I understand that they have concerns. I think a good many of them are homeowners and not farm owners. They have small parcels that they’ve either bought an existing home or they’ve built on. I understand that they might not be happy with having this kind of development around them, but I think they probably didn’t keep in mind that things change.”

He said he understands why area homeowners might be concerned, but he and his sister are ultimately the owners of the farm ground in question and have a right to to use it as they see fit.

“When I started seeing this opposition pop up, that’s the first thing that came to mind,” he said.

“What a minute...it’s my property. If I want to use it to produce electricity instead of row crops, that should be my decision.”

Susan White-Wilson said Tenaska approached her family almost two years ago about leasing their 91 acres on the west side of the project. Although WhiteWilson now lives in Bellevue, Kentucky, the land she and her brother plan to lease to the solar project has been in their family for more than 100 years. Her great-grandparents lived on and farmed the land until they moved into Mount Vernon in the late 1930s. The family has leased the acres for additional income ever since, she said.

She said she was excited to see her family’s land used for a project that could benefit the environment.

“Everything that (Tenaska) presented has answered any questions that we’ve thought of, plus some,” she said. “My brother and I did what research we could online. What is the good side of this? What is the bad? We thought about it for a while. We just didn’t jump right on it. The family farm, after (my great grandparents moved away) has always been extra income to supply for the family. It’s looking to a new age of how things are going to be working. To be asked to utilize the farm for that…I was excited about the clean energy because I know that’s what the world is coming to. It’s the wave of the future. I was excited to be a part of that. I think it’s great that people are looking at what needs to be done, what’s going to have

to be done for the future.”

She said she’s aware that homeowners in the area may not understand her decision, but it’s not a decision that she and her brother made lightly. They see their Posey County land as a part of their family’s heritage, a link to their mother who passed in 2018.

“You’re always going to have both sides to every project that you do. I don’t know how I would feel if I personally had a home right there,” White-Wilson said. “I’m sure people are like ‘You all don’t even live here.’

I understand that. But, this is something sentimental to us. This property. I feel that if my mom was still alive or my grandparents were still alive that they would embrace it. My grandfather was an entrepreneur of anything different. I think, with education and discussing this, my mom would have agreed, too. I think that gives my brother and I some sense of relief that we are making the right decision. That’s all I care about. My mom. She had it and my grandparents had it before that. I don’t really care what anybody else thinks about it. It’s our property. We chose to do this.

Those are the reasons why. I just think sometimes things change and people just have to move on and embrace what the change is.

Before my mom passed away, when my brother and I were old enough to know that property would be ours someday, I always used to kid (my mom) and say ‘Oh I can’t wait to put a strip mall there. We are going to make so much money.’ Oh my Lord...she got so mad at me. I was teasing because I know how sentimental it is in the family. My brother and I are the same way. We really had to think about it. Would mom be happy with us doing this? That was really, really, really big on us.”

Brian Ross said opposition to solar farm development, like any new development, is not uncommon. Non-participating homeowners often question loss of views, property values decreasing and the potential negative impacts on area agriculture he said.

“Planning commissions are usually sensitive to preserving some of the economic development rights of property owners for their land. When is the visual impact on people who don’t own the property high enough that people who don’t own the land can tell that property owner what they can and can’t do with their land,” Ross said. “That’s the struggle that planners in my profession and elected officials, in their position of power, have to deal with. I have heard multiple times people say ‘I moved out to the country to have a good view. Who are you to destroy my view?’ Well, you don’t own the view. I’m sorry. Somebody else owns the view. Who are you to tell them that they have to sacrifice their property rights in order to satisfy your view? There are times when actually, as a plan-

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ner, I would say it would be justified. But it’s a tough question.

The answer is not automatically ‘because I built a home out here in the rural hinterland and I like looking at agriculture and I don’t like looking at solar panels.’ The automatic response to that is not ‘well then therefore your visual impact should trump what the property owner wants to do with their land.’”

He asked if landowners who have an opportunity to develop land and earn two to three times what they would have gotten off of their property as agricultural land should be denied that right because of a neighbors “viewshed preference.”

“This is nothing new. I’ve been doing this work, including a fair amount in rural areas, for 25 years. I’ve been seeing it the whole time. Solar is just another form of development. I’ve seen landowners come with figurative pitchforks to the planning commission meeting because they don’t like a subdivision coming in next door to them. They don’t want to live in a subdivision.

They built their home out there because they wanted to look at agriculture. Now the farmer has sold out to a subdivision. They go and say ‘you are ruining my view.

You are ruining the character of my neighborhood.’ It certainly is changing it. Most people who buy a home buy it because they like what’s there. Guess what? If you change what’s there, they are not going to like it.”

He said studies show no measurable change with property values due to the development of solar farms, but he said those values aren’t necessarily the best way to measure the development’s impact.

“Perhaps the better measure, the things people are concerned about are ‘I purchased this property with the intent of using it in a particular way.’ The property value may be the same, but that doesn’t mean there’s not an impact on the adjoining property owner. It becomes a very qualitative thing rather than a quantitative thing. The evidence that we have is that property value isn’t necessarily impacted, but the ability to use the property for something that you desire may be diminished. Even if the property value is still the same, you are not going to be happy with that,” he said.

He said that solar farm opponents’ concerns that solar acreage will negatively impact farming on a statewide level are unrealistic, however, they may be more warranted on a local level.

“The good news is, in terms of those people who are concerned about agriculture, the total amount of renewable energy that we will ever need, even if we could generate 100 perent of our energy with renewables, will probably only require one or one and a half percent of the farmland on a statewide basis. You’re never going to get to the point where, on a statewide level, you

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The model solar ordinance that he co-authored with Indiana University’s ERI addressed potential viewshed issues by calling for setbacks of 150 feet from property lines between solar panels and non-participating homeowners.

It also called for solar developers to provide screening between properties. The county’s current ordinance calls for 100 feet setbacks, a distance that Ross said is not “uncommon.”

“That would be within best practices. Usually, within most ordinances, with people who have done their due diligence, there’s a separate setback from the home, too. The home setback I have seen anywhere from 150 to 300 feet typically in terms of what is reasonable. I’ve seen some at 500 or greater, but those are unusual, and in my humble opinion, a little bit excessive,” he said. “I would also say that it is entirely reasonable for a residential property that is immediately adjacent to a solar farm that there should be some screening between them. That’s one of those things where the screening is absolutely appropriate for the solar farm to do.”

Both White-Wilson and Kincade said they feel good about their decisions to lease to Tenaska and that the 35-year lifespan of the project was part of the project’s appeal. They will retain ownership of their land and have the opportunity to use the property again in the future. WhiteWilson said she’s considered the possibility of building a house one day. Kincade said he may lease it for farming again.

“I’ve got children. They don’t live (in Mount Vernon). Their only knowledge of farming is a vague remembrance of riding around on a tractor with grandpa.

They were never involved in the farming operation and they don’t remember a thing about it. I don’t want to sell (my land). I want to keep the land. When this is all said and done, I likely won’t be around, but the kids can figure out what they want to do at that point,” Kincade said.

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are going to have an impact on the ability of agriculture to continue to be the economic force and economic base for a region,” Ross said. “The challenge is at the local level where when you have a single project, like yours at 3,000 acres. Does that change the economics of farming in your area? We don’t really know for sure. There are ways to mitigate for communities to think about.

You can do the math. How much prime farmland is there in Posey County? What percentage of that is 3,000 acres? You’ll discover that 3,000 acres is a whole lot of acres, but in terms of the total agricultural resource, it’s not huge.

That doesn’t make the people who don’t like to look at solar farms and do like to look at corn happy, but from an economic standpoint, an economic base, it’s not that big of an impact.”

He said solar developments often have co-benefits that actually help with area homeowners’ concerns about flooding and wildlife preservation.

“In a solar development, even after the solar panels are in place, probably 95 percent of the land can still be planted in something.

It’s difficult to plant it in a harvestable crop. You’re not going to plant it in corn or one of our cash crops that we typically use in the Midwest. But you can plant it in ground covers that create benefits to the community including water quality benefits. If you plant those areas underneath panels and around the panels in short grass prairie, you are going to increase the infiltration of the site significantly over what you would have seen in agriculture only. If you plant it habitat friendly or a pollinator friendly, you’ll capture those water quality benefits. You’ll also capture a pollinator benefit, both in terms of habitat and even in some areas of the state agricultural benefit because pollinators, for some crops can increase production.

There’s kind of these trade offs that we don’t think about because they are new. When you think about development, you don’t think about how much the development is going to increase agricultural development in surrounding fields, but you actually can do that with solar.”

Despite the positives that he sees stemming from solar development, Ross said he understands why people in the area might be concerned. Area planners and officials can help address fears and promote development by including protective measures in ordinances and regulations.

“It’s a big change in the neighborhood. It’s a big change in the community. You can’t blame people for being upset,” Ross said. “The one thing we know is that things always change. The question is how do we balance those things?”

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Hoosier Salon celebrates 20th Anniversary Platinum Year

By Lois Mittino Gray This past weekend, New Harmony’s Hoosier Salon celebrated its 20th anniversary platinum year when it opened its “Winter to Spring” exhibit on Saturday, February 13. The exhibition features the artwork of five artists: Sharon Brooks, Will Carpenter, Brad Fields, Dena Hawes, and Barbara Northern. This show will continue until April 3, the first event in the exhibition anniversary of the Salon.

Hoosier Salon Gallery Director Linda Volz laughs when she says that not everyone passing the local art gallery and reading the sign realizes what it is. “It is not a place to get your hair or nails done. The Hoosier Salon gets its name from the French ‘Salon de Paris’. In 1667, it was the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Between 1748 and 1890, it was arguably the greatest annual or biennial art event in the world,” she explained.

“Our name and history began in March 1925, when a group of Indiana women, living in Chicago, sponsored an art show of Indiana artists in the Marshall Field Company galleries. With the help of the Daughters of Indiana and the Indiana Society of Chicago, this first Hoosier Salon was an instant success, both artistically and socially,” she described.

The annual Exhibition was first shown in Indianapolis in 1937 and this year’s event will be the 97th Hoosier Salon Exhibition in the capital city.

New Harmony native, Dr. George Rapp and his wife, Peggy, were the principal force behind getting the local gallery established twenty years ago. The New Harmony Gallery, a branch of the Hoosier Salon, is a non-profit entity whose mission is to promote Indiana artists and their art. The Gallery is especially devoted to the town of New Harmony and delights in its contribution to the artistic, cultural and economic viability of the area. Success with this project has been greatly enhanced by volunteers from Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa and

itsNew Harmony Associates and the many other residents of this area who volunteer their time and talents to make it a community centerpiece.

To see the “Winter to Spring” exhibit, the gallery hours are tentatively Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volz assures that the art gallery hours will increase as the COVID numbers go down.

Featured artist Sharon Brooks is originally from Chicago and now resides in Indianapolis. Her work is primarily in oils

or acrylic. Growing up with a father who was a professional photographer, she was immersed in the arts at an early age.

Her paintings embrace the city life, as well as many aspects of the rural life that now surrounds her home.

Featured artist Will Carpenter currently lives in Marion, Indiana and typically paints in oil and gouache. Offering a different slant, his series hanging in the Hoosier Salon gallery is mostly acrylic and some mixed media. His work can be described as “human figures and other recognizable subjects

that appear amidst evocative color fields of playfully applied color.” The paintings balance between the serious and the childlike.

A third featured artist, Brad Fields, currently resides in Fishers, Indiana. His paintings are full of realistic details and loose flowing “glorious messes” that characterize the medium. “Watercolor allows me to get those happy accidents that are thrown down on paper articulating the form flawlessly, a miracle if there ever was one,” Brad describes. “I want to entice your eye with realistic details, so that when you really look closely, what you see is actually very abstract. I don’t want my work to look like photographs – I want to draw you in, leaving you with something to chew on visually.”

A jewelry and sculpture artist, Dena Hawes, lives in Bloomington, Indiana and has done many professional art exhibitions. Her three dimensional objects can be worn as ‘body art’, hung on a wall, or draped over a table. She thinks of her artwork as an “intimate immensity”, that being small scale, evocative, and emotionally powerful. She is fascinated by the intersection of architectural forms and natural objects. She often combines objects found in nature, such as stones, wood, and feathers, with fabric and metal.

Barbara Northern, the fifth featured artist, is no stranger to the New Harmony gallery. She is a New Harmony resident and a gallery volunteer who is a welcome sight in the Hoosier Salon. Her art is representative of ordinary objects in her daily life that are often overlooked. Food is a strong theme in her paintings. Since early 2020, she has been experimenting with abstract ideas and getting into a new area.

To see representations of the artwork of this quintet of artists, feel free to stop by to browse freely during the open hours. For more information, Linda Volz may be contacted at the New Harmony Gallery, 507 Church Street, P.O. Box 338, New Harmony, IN 47631or at 812-682-3970.

Wadesville’s Wagner achieves rank of Chief Petty Officer

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Ramaswamy Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 advanced six Sailors to the rank of chief petty officer during a promotion ceremony onboard Naval Base Guam, Jan. 29.

The ceremony followed a six-week training period known as CPO Initiation, which started the day the CPO advancement results were released.

“We made great chiefs this year; they are tougher and more equipped to guide their Sailors,” said Command Master Chief Eric Baker, assigned to CSS-15 and native of Chebanse, Illinois. “You must not only guide and encourage your Sailors, but instill principles of sound leadership and ensure that they are trained, qualified and prepared to be war-fighters. The newly pinned chiefs charged through this year’s season and remained a unified team, despite the challenges presented to them.”

During training, instructed by senior enlisted leaders, the chiefs encountered lessons and challenges, both mental and physical, designed to enhance their traditional abilities. They also learned what it means to be a chief, including the history and traditions of the chiefs mess.

“It is a culmination of a lot of hard work to make chief, and upon being selected you find that you have so much more to learn,” said Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Joshua Wagner, Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Joshua Wagner, from Wadesfrom Wadesville, Indiana, receives his combination cover ville, Indiana. “I have been fortunate to have many great chiefs in my from his sponsor during a CPO pinning ceremony at Kotime and I want to be them. When my future sailors reflect on the netzni Hall. Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 is re- people who helped them succeed, I want to make sure that I’m on sponsible for providing training, material, and personnel that list.” readiness support to multiple Los Angeles-class fast-attack These chiefs will now move forward and use the tools they learned submarine commands located at Polaris Point, Naval Base during training to instill the same qualities of leadership and tenacity Guam. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist in the Sailors whom they lead.

2nd Class Randall W. Ramaswamy “Transitioning from a first class to a chief is a big change,” said

Chief Electronics Technician (Navigation) Alex Hepburn, from West Palm Beach, Florida. “Making chief means that I can change other people’s lives by sharing knowledge and upholding a standard for all Sailors to emulate.”

CSS-15’s newest chief petty officers are: Chief Electronics Technician (Navigation) Alex Hepburn, assigned to CSS-15, Chief Culinary Specialist (Submarine) Samuel Lewis, Chief Sonar Technician (Submarine) Francisco Cloud, Chief Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Joshua Wagner, all assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722), and Chief Electronics Technician (Navigation) Jonathan Durell, and Chief Corpsman Nicholas Majarrez, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758).

“The chiefs are now in a position to build strong relationships to help with the weight of the responsibility they now assume,” said Baker. “I’m proud to be with them. This might seem daunting from the outside, but it is an organization where you are never alone. It is a Chief’s job to take care of their Sailors, both junior and senior, and reflect on if they are shaping the leaders that they want their Sailors to be.”

CSS-15 is responsible for providing training, material, and personnel readiness support to multiple Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine commands located at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam.

For more news from CSS-15, visit our official website at http:// www.csp.navy.mil/css15 and our official Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/SubmarineSquadron15/.

Are you interested in taking orders to Guam? Want to learn more about the duty station and life on our island? For more information, check out the ‘Go Guam!’ website at http://www.csp.navy.mil/goguam/ and download the ‘1st Fifteen’ checklist.

Wadesville Christian to hold Drive-thru Ash Wed. service SUBSCRIBE! 812-682-3950 Attending church has been severely hampered by the Covid pandemic in that we have been unable to meet in person to worship. Wadesville Christian Church concluded that we needed to worship together in some form. Therefore, the following method was prayerfully devised: • Host a Unity Drive Thru Ash Wednesday Event (all aspects of the evening will take place on host church property with all participants remaining in their vehicles) • Provide dispensation of ashes in a sanitary method • Communion available to each vehicle in a sanitary method • Have Lenten materials available to both adults and children • Receive a blessing from our Spiritual Leaders • Begin the Lenten Season of 2021 together as an area wide family of believers and walk the walk Jesus took in the 40 days before His death and resurrection.

We invite everyone, one and all, to come and share with us the beginning of Lent with the Ash Wednesday Drive Thru at Wadesville Christian Church. All participants will remain socially distanced. Please share this with your family, friends and neighbors.

Ash Wednesday Drive Thru, Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Wadesville Christian Church 7226 Hwy. 66, Wadesville, In 47638, 6 p.m.

Dean’s List - University of Alabama Seth Blanton of Evansville was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for fall 2020. A total of 13,128 students enrolled during the fall 2020 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the President’s List with academic records of 4.0 (all A’s).

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Briefly Saint Philip Church Men’s Club schedules Fish Fry The Saint Philip Church Men’s Club is having their Famous Fish Dinner on Friday March 5 and again on Friday March 26, 2021. This year it will be a drive-thru only event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Each dinner is $10 and includes Fried Fish, Macaroni and Cheese, Baked Beans, Slaw and Cornbread.

Grief Support Group to meet GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts and are here to help.

We meet Thursday’s from 6:30 until 8 p.m. This group runs until April 8. Questions contact Troy and Angie DeKemper at 812-838-1726.

Signup for the 2021 ARC/PLC Farm Program The signup for the 2021 ARC/PLC Farm Program is ongoing now at the Posey County FSA Office and will continue till March 15. If you have any questions, please contact the Posey County FSA Office at 812838-4191, ext. 2.

AA Meetings on Saturdays AA meetings will begin on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. and continue until further notice.

Join us at Trinity UCC in Mount Vernon and enter through the back.

Posey County Soil and Water Field Day - PUSH IT Join us in promoting urban soil health in towns field day on Thursday, March 4 at 5 p.m. We will be at Darnell School Farm located at 8820 Darnell School Road, Mount Vernon. Call 812897-284x3 to sign up. Dress for the weather, incase of rain the event will be held in the barn.

Kenna Elpers live at Kevin’s Backstage Come listen to Kenna Elpers on Friday, March 5 from 7 - 10 p.m., live at Kevin’s Backstage located 524 Main Street, Evansville.

Cooking for a Cause Benefitting Jacob’s Village Join us in cooking for a cause to benefit Jacob’s Village. This takes place on Saturday, March 13 from 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Dean’s List - Kentucky Wesleyan Holly Mullen of Wadesville made the Kentucky Wesleyan College fall 2020 Dean’s list. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must attain a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Dean’s List - Cedarville University Emily Juncker of Mount Vernon was named to the Cedarville University Dean’s List for fall 2020. This recognition required Juncker to maintain a 3.5 minimum GPA while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours during fall semester 2020.

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Mount Vernon fathers celebrate demolition of Tresslar Bldg.

By Lois Mittino Gray “It’s down.” Mayor Bill Curtis announced under Old Business at the February 11, meeting of the Mount Vernon Board of Public Works. “The company worked throughout Tuesday night and the final push on the front was about 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Klenck, the contractor, even texted me at that time to let me know it was finally down,” he said with a smile, “but I slept through it.”

The 1888 Main Building, also called the Tresslar Building, is now a pile of rubble which will be carted away in trucks. After chipping away at the structure with machines for many days, the deteriorating eyesore was taken down completely in one night on Tuesday, February 9 through Wednesday, February 10. It was done at night since it was located at the busy intersection of Fourth and Main Streets and traffic had to be blocked to ensure complete safety.

Curtis agreed it was easier to do at night and he had no complaints from anyone on traffic, other than a few trucks had a little difficulty. Board member Andy Hoehn said he is pleased the city used Klenck Contractors for this project. “I was very impressed with them and pleased with their safety, diligence, and professionalism,” he remarked.

Board member David Dodd expressed a similar sentiment and asked about an estimated timeline on clean up. Curtis replied he is not sure at this time, but the contract calls for a total of 60 days to get all work finished and they are well within that.

“Getting enough trucks to take away the material is often the hardest part of a project. They have already made arrangements with the Naas Company to take it away and Naas does have a lot of trucks,” he said. “Luckily, we took it down before all this icy weather hit.”

Under New Business, Carrie Parmenter, representing the Posey County Soil and Water Conservation District, appeared at the Zoom meeting to speak on the PUSH-IT Compost program. “We are interested in promoting urban soil health, and we would like to use the old leaf litter pile sitting at the yard waste facility. We would like to have a workshop there in April on using organic matter to enrich soil, especially for vegetable gardens.

People could load the leaf material in personal vehicles and trucks, or for smaller loads, in burlap bags. This would be a drive thru event and we would also give out ‘goody bags’ of information,” she explained.

Curtis thought it was a good idea since the leaf pile has been there awhile and already broken

down into good compost. It will also make more room in the limb yard for Dieterle to use. Hoehn moved the board support the PUSH-IT Compost plan and their idea for an April workshop, citing it as “environmentally-friendly.” Dodd agreed this is a good idea and seconded it and it passed unanimously. “I’m going to start a garden for the first time this year, so I hope to be a recipient of some of that,” he speculated.

Also under New Business, the Mayor sent everyone an email from Senator Jim Tomes concerning a bill that will be in the Senate today that will dramatically limit what municipalities can charge for ordinance violation fines. “If anyone has any thoughts about the bill, the Senator said to feel free to call, text, or email him if so inclined,” Bill Curtis told board members.

In department head reports: • Police Chief Tony Alldredge asked permission to send Officers Brandon Woodley and Austin Davis to attend Breath Test Certification Training at the Police Academy in Plainfield, Indiana on February 16-17. Permission was granted to use the city credit card for meals and a city vehicle. If the weather is inclement, he said he could switch the date to another in March. Alldredge concluded his report by stating there were 163 calls, since the last meeting.

• Street Commissioner Max Dieterle commented that last night near Alldredge’s residence, a semi went down Smith Road, having turned the wrong way leaving GAF, and the driver attempted to turn onto Country Club. He was not successful and got stuck. A big tow truck from Evansville had to come down and pull him out. Dieterle was called to help with the situation by bringing in the city salt truck. Curtis added he spoke with GAF representatives about this event and was told there are signs which way to turn at the gates as drivers exit. They aren’t sure at this point what else they can do.

• Fire Chief Wes Dixon reported that, since the last meeting, his department had 33 calls – five fire, and two car accidents. He added they had several calls about falls yesterday, due to the icy conditions. “It was mainly folks checking their mail and taking their trash out. Thankfully, nothing serious, just a really busy day,” he described.

• Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray said the firm Hydromax was down doing some camera work. In the process, they found some buried manholes and had them uncovered. There was also a force main leak that TMI took care of for them. He concluded, “Other than that, we have been doing a lot of maintenance work.”

The Tresslar Building, located at the corner of Main and Fourth streets in Mount Vernon, was imploded last week after over a year of painstaking meetings and explorations. Photo

by Lois Mitino Gary • Dieterle gave his report since the last meeting, believes that warning was lifted as of this morning. as three extra pickups bringing in $460; and hauled “We did what we could, the best way we could,” 98 tons of trash to the landfill. “It has been a busy he stated with quiet assurance.

• Curtis stated he had no calls with complaints three days with the weather,” he noted. Hoehn added the city did an excellent job on the roads with at this time. All departments are doing a great job all of the ice, and there is every possibility it will with this weather event. “The Street Department happen again. He asked Dieterle if Posey County and handling ice is the big show, but don’t forget was in the Red Zone, per the Department of Home- the trash collectors and our other workers who land Security, with this latest weather event? The have to be out in this cold.”

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After much discussion about the services, Board Member Larry Kahle summed it up by stating to Galvin “If this keeps you in the school building and relieves you from having to visit the work site every day, I’m all for it. He brings knowledge to the table.” Kahle made a motion to approve the request and Board Member Gregory U. Schmitt seconded the motion and it passed 5-0. They entered an agreement to use the Group’s services as needed, especially for major building projects, at an hourly billed rate of $100.

Under Legislative Reports, Galvin spoke out against House Bill 1005 that expands the state voucher program to pay for tuition at an accredited nonpublic school or education related expenses. “We lose $229,000 to charter schools annually. We lose this whether we have a charter school or not. Some of these state charter schools are not held accountable for reporting and are losing money. We’re lucky that we have a great parochial school in our district. We have a good relationship with our school, Saint Wendel.” He said there is more information on it on the school social media pages for interested persons to see and react.

In other board action: • Galvin reported the second round ADM attendance report is currently at 1395.6 students. This is an increase of five students over the first count in September. Payment per student is calculated from these figures, but Galvin gave the board a ‘heads up’ that the state may not pay full funding for the 35 full-time virtual students in attendance. “It may be only 80 percent, we should find out more in May.” • A professional leave request was approved for Carrie Farrar, Kristina Griffin, and Rachel Williams from North Elementary School to attend on February 18 a SIEC-ILearn Reading/Writing Workshop in Jasper. $360, plus cost of substitutes and van use will be taken from the Education Fund for it.

• All administrators were unanimously approved to attend a Model Schools Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on June 27-30, 2021.

The cost of $10,320, plus van(s) use will be taken from Title II/ Education/ Operation Funds.

• Three retirements were accepted and will be effective at the end of this school year. Julie Butler: retirement from Physical Education teaching position at North Elementary and South Terrace after 34

years, Michael Kuhn: retirement from Social Studies teaching position at North Posey High School after 39 years, and Tim Teel: retirement from elementary teaching position at North Elementary after 36 years as an educator; 24 of those years at MSD of North Posey County. Board members expressed their gratitude for their years of dedication and wished them the best in their future endeavors.

• A resignation was accepted from Madison Aiton as a PE/Health teacher and head volleyball coach for the high school at the end of the school year. Audrey Wilson resigned as a North Posey Junior High School Cheerleading sponsor, effective January 22, 2021. Jeremy Schipp resigned as the assistant boys’ basketball coach at the high school, effective immediately • Trudy Stewart was granted a Personal Leave Request to attend a craft show in Tennessee as a vendor on April 22-26, 2021. She had committed to this show prior to being hired full time.

• Victoria Schaefer and Beth McCutchan were approved to lead the spring high school musical. Strieter requests they receive the stipends allotted in the master teacher contract for the Sound and Light Technicians. Amber Oakley, Ashley Grimes, Jimmy Scheller, and Missy Singer were approved as Volunteer Assistant Coaches for North Posey High School Girls’ Tennis Team.

• The following athletic camp and overnight and/or out of state field trip requests were approved. Softball camp for girls ages 6–14 on February 22, 24 and March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. Jenifer Neidig will be permitted to take students to compete in the BPA State Competitions in Indianapolis, March 7 through 9, 2021. All costs for the trip, except the substitute costs for Neidig, shall be paid with ECA funds and the students. The substitute costs shall be paid from the Education Fund.

• Under Reports and Information, a Fuel Report, a COVID-19 Update of “looking real good and dropping” and the Good News Report newsletter was passed out.

• There will be a special Executive Session meeting Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the School Board Office beginning at 4:30 p.m.

An Executive Session convened at 5:30 p.m. on February 8 before the regular board meeting for the purpose of discussion of the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems, as well as to discuss a job performance

‘Poseyville’ continued from Page A1 the town budget, several payment plan options with Duke and other loan entities were researched. The outcome was a savings of nearly $20,000 in interest and finance charges should the project be financed by Crane Credit Union.

The current cost of maintenance and energy is approximately $961 monthly. Should the lighting be changed that figure would be closer to $298. With the combined estimated monthly payments of $512 to Crane and $298 to Duke the town would save close to $150 monthly during the 10 year finance term.

Council member Bruce Baker stated it sounded like switching to LED lighting would eventually be a necessity and it would be better to do it under the town’s terms rather than waiting to be forced into a situation.

He and Council President Mike Baehl commended Collins for his hard work and said it sounded like a good idea.

Baehl asked if the $298 would be an immediate monthly amount or would the $961 decrease over the period of time that the lights were being changed. He also questioned whether the payment to Duke would be due up front or when the job was completed. Collins replied once the town decided to move forward, Duke would send someone out to confirm the number of lights to be changed and their locations. Then Duke would get back with him on a hard cost and time line. Collins would then report back to council members.

Collins reiterated the changes would only include the overhead Cobra Head style lights, not the street lights that line Main Street. “We are not talking about changing the look of the decorative lights in town,” he shared.

The motion to move forward was passed with a 3-0 vote.

Poseyville was once again awarded a Community Crossing matching grant (20202) to continue improving the streets in town.

The legal notice for requested bids is in today’s paper and bid packets are expected to be available by February 16-17. All bids will be opened at the March meeting.

In other board actions: • Baehl once again accepted the appointment to the Area Plan Commission, and ex-board member Ron Fallowfield agreed to represent the Town of Poseyville on the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Poseyville Town Marshall Charles Carter noted that after some software hiccups, and with department-wide training on Wednesday, paperless reporting will be in effect.

“That will include all tickets, ordinances, and prosecutor related documents for criminal investigations,” stated Carter. “Everything will be uploaded now which will reduce our transport down to Mount Vernon.

This should be a huge step forward for Posey County as well as our department.”

• Baehl reported that on Monday, he and several others helped Carter deliver two truck-loads of toys to North Elementary School. Carter reported the toys, generally used as filler in the Christmas give-away packages, had been collected over time and were stored in the basement of the Community Center.

• due to the postal service issues with mail being delayed, the utility department asks everyone to take additional steps to ensure their payment arrives on time. Billing usually goes out around the ninth of the month. If you do not receive a bill by the thirteenth, call and they can either issue another bill, give you the amount and/or take payment over the phone.

Those mailing in payments or utilizing bill

pay services should set an earlier date to ensure the account does not inquire additional charges.

Current contact information can be called in to 812-874-2211 or written on your returned portion of the billing statement.

• a quote was sent to the council last week from VEI Communications for radio equipment for the Poseyville Fire Department.

They are asking for approval to purchase a new radio for Engine 3, a new hand-held radio, and two batteries. The bid of $2,119.64 would include the programming of the radios and be deducted from the Fire Department budget. It was approved by unanimous vote.

• Baehl thanked the street department for a job well done with the recent weather and asked the public to be patient as they have been busy grating and cleaning the streets.

• the annual financial report has been filled out, submitted to state on January 29, available to council members for signature, and will be published in today’s paper.

• Foster read a request made by Casey Voelker on his interest in starting a conversation with council members about renting the old Town Hall building. Voelker and his business partner would like to brick and mortar the recently began video and marketing business.

Council agreed for Baehl to meet with Voelker, however, Baker raised the question as to parking availability. The area around the building is owned by JL Hirsch grocery store and discussion with them would need to take place.

• the next public meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., due to the need for a second reading of the Phase III OCRA Small Business Grant and will be held virtually.

evaluation of individual employees.

• The next Regular Board meeting will be Monday, March 8 in the library at North Posey High School. Executive session will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the regular meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m.

‘Area Plan,’ continued from Page A1 traffic. There’s already enough traffic on that road as it is. And now we want to add more? I don’t know what kind of houses you guys live in, but I spent $100,000 of my own money on my house last year. I don’t want this going in across the street. Every bit of money I put into it is going down the drain now. All that’s doing is decreasing the property value. You have to think about the people.

I’m sure that (Collins) and his dad are great people. Nobody questions that. But this isn’t all about money. If they want to pay the county (more taxes) that’s fine. They can find some other place in Posey County to build a body shop.”

Posey County Councilman Aaron Wilson, who told APC members that he is friends with the Collins family, was one of three people to speak in favor of the rezoning.

“They are some of the best people in Posey County that I know.

Every property that I’ve sold them or been involved with with them, they’ve cleaned it and made it look a lot better. They take pride in what they do for themselves and for this county,” Wilson said. “They are hardworking, tax-paying citizens who are asking to pay more taxes to the county. As a county councilman, I can tell you that is a good thing. We need more money. Trust me. Mr. Collins has got a reputation of being a good man who does what he says he’s going to do. He’s asking the people of Posey County to give him permission to do what he says he’s going to do. I would just ask that you give him that opportunity.”

APC members voted to revisit the request at it’s March 11 meeting, which will be held at the Posey County Fairgrounds in anticipation of larger crowds due to public comments on potential changes to the county’s current wind and solar ordinance.

Brian Goebel, representing members of a group of Marrs Township area residents opposed to the proposed 2,500-3,000 acre, 300MW Posey Solar Project, presented APC members with a mock up map showing what the proposed project might look like around homes in the township if the current ordinance’s setback distances of 100 feet from non-participating landowner property lines remained in place. He said his group is asking for setbacks to be returned to the pre-March 2020 setback distance of 1,000 feet and that the commission will add wording requiring developers to plant trees between property lines as a buffer. He also asked that the group require such projects be placed on land zoned industrial and add language requiring a cash decommissioning bond.

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By Chris Morlan Last Saturday morning, the Mount Vernon and North Posey wrestling teams competed at the Jasper Semi-State. North Posey had six wrestlers and Mount Vernon with four wrestlers compete at this round of the state tournament. There were wrestlers from Mooresville, Bloomington South, Jeffersonville and Evansville North regionals competing at the Jasper Semi-State. Sixty-three high schools had at least one wrestler participate in the meet.

Out of the ten Posey County wrestlers that participated in the IHSAA Semi-State.

Two North Posey wrestlers advanced to this Friday’s state finals in Indianapolis. North Posey’s Blake Zirkelbach finished second in the 106-pound weight class and Wyatt Willman placed third in the 195-pound weight class. Another highlight was North Posey placing ninth overall as a team out of 63 schools participating at this event.

Evansville Mater Dei won the meet with 172.5 points. Rounding out the top five were Brownsburg finishing second with 106 points, Avon in third place with 88 points, Floyd Central in fourth place with 87 points and Center Grove in fifth place with 67 points. North Posey placed ninth with 33 points and Mount Vernon finished thirty-ninth with two points.

There were seventy-four wrestlers from the

Pocket Athletic and Southern Indiana Athletic Conferences competing at the semi-state.

Only fifteen of those seventy-four wrestlers advanced to this weekend’s state final. Evansville Mater Dei had seven wrestlers qualify for state. North Posey and Evansville Memorial have two wrestlers each. Tell City, Forest Park, Castle and Southridge each have one wrestler competing at the state meet.

North Posey Coach Cody Moll said, “we thought we could possibly get three maybe four wrestlers to state. This is the first time since I’ve coached that we have more than one wrestler going to state. Many of the kids could finish the job and feel they are in it. Then right before their match, they have lost confidence before they started. Blake (Zirkelbach) wrestled the best I’ve ever seen him at semi-state. He had that look in his eye that I’ve never seen before.

Wyatt’s (Willman) first match was against a ranked opponent and he took him down in 30 seconds. Willman faced undefeated Brach Carrington from Greencastle in the semifinal and we knew he was good. Wyatt had Carrington in a takedown. Carrington escaped and beat Wyatt for his first loss. Wyatt was upset, but he bounced back and had a good third-place finish. This will give Wyatt a better seed at state. I hated seeing Braiden Fitts lose and end his high school wrestling career. He is a great

North Posey’s Blake Zirkelbach Shows the intensity that landed him a second-place finish and a ticket to the Indiana State Finals next weekend in Indianapolis. Photo by Dave Pearce kid. Braiden will do well in life. This week, we have to regroup at practice and get ready for state.”

Blake Zirkelbach (North Posey) (26-5) placed second in the 106-pound weight class.

This was Zirkelbach’s second appearance in semi-state and it will be his first time advancing to the state finals. In round one, Zirkelbach

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Wildcats excel at state, finish ahead of sectional champ Castle

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By Trisha L. Lopez Six members of the Mount Vernon girls swim team competed in the IHSAA state swimming and diving finals on Friday and Saturday at IUPUI’s Natatorium in Indianapolis. The team finished 21st overall.

The 400-yard freestyle relay team of sophomore Kaleigh Kelley, freshman Krissy Bazan, senior Jamie Glover and sophomore Sophie Kloppenburg finished 12th in the state with a season best time of 3:33.50. They finished 19th overall in the 200 medley relay, with another season-best time of 1:49.61. Senior Emily Hueftle was the 200 medley relay alternate and Senior Hannah Durham was the 400 freestyle relay alternate.

Kloppenburg finished 13th in the state in the 50 yard freestyle (24:12) and 16th in the state in 100 yard freestyle (52.89), with season-best times.

Glover finished 17th in the state in 500 yard freestyle (5:07.76). She finished 18th in the state in the 200 yard freestyle with a season-best time of 1:54.72.

Kelley finished 26th in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:07.50).

“I am a proud coach. The girls raced this weekend,” said Wildcats Head Coach Stephen Loerh. “If you look at all the other

teams in southern Indiana, we ended up finishing better than any of them, including Castle, which won the sectional.”

Carmel High School claimed its 35th consecutive state title, extending its record of most consecutive state championships across all sports nationwide. They defeated secondplace Fishers High School by 279 points, the largest margin of victory in state meet history. Top five state team finishers were: Carmel (479), Fishers (200), Chesterton (172), Zionsville (151) and Franklin Community (141).

Loerh said he was proud of how his girls competed during this challenging season. He said Covid was the biggest competitor the girls faced all year.

“This year showed me the quality of the athletes that we have in this program. I am not talking about athletic ability, but the ability to cope with the unknown...cope with the ever-changing world that has almost become a norm,” Loerh said. “Great season overall. We had low numbers overall, with just 12 girls. But we had lots of talent. Blowing our horn a bit, but these girls have earned the right to be recognized for their efforts.

Swimming is a very demanding sport and this community should be proud.”

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The Wildcats, 8-7 overall and 5-3 in the Pocket Athletic Conference, have had a big three weeks. Mount Vernon has won five of its last six games since its 61-40 victory over Wood Memorial on January 26.

“It was a great weekend for us. Anytime you can get two wins in a weekend is a positive and something to keep building on,” Mount Vernon Head Coach Joe Newcomb said.

Mount Vernon arrived at Vincennes looking for its first victory in the history of Alice Arena. The Wildcats came out strong. Seniors Noah Gordon and Kaleb Dosher led Mount Vernon with 20 points each. Gordon dominated in the paint all night and Dosher went 6-9 from beyond the arc.

They controlled the glass, outrebounding the Alices 40-15.

They took the lead early in the first quarter with a layup from Gordon and didn’t look back.

A three from Junior Leo Hostetter put the Wildcats on top 8-2 with 4 minutes remaining in the first quarter, but Vincennes Lincoln added a triple of its own to pull to within three, the closest margin of the contest, 8-5, a minute later.

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Wildcats build on efforts, wins to achieve positive results

By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon boys basketball picked up three wins last week over Wood Memorial, Tell City and Pike Central, improving to 6-6 on the season and 4-2 in the PAC. “I am proud of the guys for persevering through a tough stretch and by playing five games in a seven-day period and finishing off this week with three victories,” Wildcat Head Coach Joe Newcomb said. “It has been a long time since we have been able to win three games in a row and nearly as long since we have been able to get back to .500 heading into the final month of the season. While it is not where we want to be, and nowhere near an end goal for us, this is an important step for our program and milestone on our climb to being a successful program.”

The Wildcats finished the week with a dominating 78-55 road victory over PAC rival Pike Central.

Mount Vernon controlled the opening tipoff, but an early turnover led to a Chargers basket.

Senior Kaleb Dosher drained a three, his first of four on the night, 20 seconds later. Pike Central answered with a basket, retaking the lead. The lead wouldn’t last long. Senior Noah Gordon hit a layup to put Mount Vernon back on top and the Wildcats didn’t look back. Gordon and junior Jaden Wilson scored and Dosher hit his second three of the quarter to pull ahead 12-4 with 4:30 remaining in the first quarter. Pike Central added a free throw to pull to within seven, but freshman Nicot Barnett stopped any kind of Charger momentum with a pull up jump shot and, following a Pike Central turnover, a three, to go up 17-5 with 3:30 remaining in the quarter. Dosher added another three 30 seconds later. Pike Central added a basket, their first field goal in almost five minutes, but Mount Vernon’s offense was on fire. Dosher scored again to extend the lead to 22-7. Pike Central added a pair of baskets, a layup and a three, but Wilson and Dosher scored again, to take a 26-12 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Pike Central scored to start the second quarter, but senior Brock Veatch answered. Junior Leo Hostetter got a steal and connected with Burnett for a layup. Veatch scored again with 6:11 remaining in the half to go up 32-14. The Chargers missed a three and Burnett came down with the rebound and dished it to Gordon for

a three-point play. Wilson added a layup and free throw to take a 38-14 lead with 3:51 seconds remaining. Pike Central added a three, but couldn’t stop the Wildcats. Wilson scored again and Gordon hit a three. The Chargers scored three times more in the half, but baskets by Wilson and Veatch gave the Wildcats a 47-24 lead at the half.

Both teams battled in the second half, but the Chargers had no answer for Mount Vernon’s offense.

“Saturday was a game about maturity in my mind. We had a taste of success leading into Saturday and a long road trip on a Saturday evening tests your mental toughness and your ability to get ready to play. I was really proud of our approach and the energy and focus we came out with at Pike Central,” Newcomb said. “We had guys who were really locked into our defensive game plan early on and we were able to really shoot the basketball well in the first half to help us stretch out toa big lead and then maintain that throughout the second half. I think this win showed that our team is learning how to win and learning how to handle small successes as we grow.”

Dosher led Mount Vernon with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Wilson had 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Gordon had 17 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Hostetter had 12 assists, 4 rebounds and 1 steal.

Other scorers for the Wildcats were: Burnett, 10 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds; Veatch, 6 points, 3 rebounds; senior Trevor Frisby, 3 points, 1 rebound; senior Gabe Owens, 3 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 steal; and junior Fischer Epley, 2 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds and 1 steal.

Saturday’s win followed a 58-51 victory over PAC rival Tell City at home.

The Wildcats were down 12-11 after the first quarter but battled back in the second quarter to go into the half with a 24-20 lead over the Marksmen.

Tell City scored first in the second half, but free throws by Gordon pulled the Wildcats up 26-22 with 6:45 remaining in the third quarter. A foul by Wilson put Tell City on the line, hitting the second of two free throws. The Marksmen hit a layup to tie the game at 26-26 with 3:40 seconds left in the quarter. The teams traded buckets, but a three by Dosher put the Wildcats back on top 31-28. Tell City answered to pull

‘Wildcat wrestling’ continued from Page A1 defeated Zane Schreck (Corydon Central) by major decision 11-3. During the quarterfinals, Zirkelbach won by decision (5-1) over Jackson Heaston (Indian Creek). Zirkelbach beat Liam Krueger (Columbus East) by decision (4-1) in the semifinals. Evan Seng (Evansville Mater Dei) defeated Zirkelbach by a close 3-2 decision.

Wyatt Willman (North Posey) (31-1) placed third in the 195-pound weight class. Willman is a two-time semi-state finalist, and this will be his first appearance at the state finals. In round one, Willman pinned Bryce Crump (Center Grove) in 39 seconds. During the quarterfinals, Willman pinned Eli Hinshaw (Owen Valley) in 30 seconds to punch his ticket to state. Willman faced Brach Carrington (Greencastle) in the semifinal who was also undefeated going into this match. Carrington defeated Willman by decision 5-0. In the third-place match, Willman redeemed himself and defeated Harris Eason (Franklin Community) by decision 6-0.

Dalton Schmidt (Mount Vernon) won his round one match against Jerry McBee (Owen Valley) by decision 6-2 in the 182-pound weight class. Dominic Pugliese (Tri-West Hendricks) defeated Schmidt by a close 3-1 decision in the quarterfinal round. Schmidt is a three-time regional finalist, and this was his third appearance at semi-state. Schmidt finished the season with a 24-9 record.

Gavin Wheeler (North Posey) was pinned by Reese Courtney (Center Grove) in the second period of the 113-pound weight class. This was Wheeler’s first season competing at the varsity level. It was also Wheeler’s first appearance at semi-state. Wheeler finished the year with a 20-10 record.

Senior Braiden Fitts (North Posey) lost by decision 9-3 against Braden Haines (Brownsburg) in the opening round of the 120-pound weight class. This was Fitts’ second appearance at semi-state and he was a four-time regional qualifier. Fitts’ finished the season with a 17-7 record.

Junior Camden Lupfer (North Posey) lost by technical fall against Ben Dalton (Monrovia) in

within two points. Wilson scored again, but committed a foul on defense and put Tell City on the free throw line to take the score to 34-32 with less than a minute remaining. Burnett hit a long three to extend the lead. Hostetter got a steal and pass to Gordon for a three at the buzzer to take a 40-32 lead at the end of the third quarter.

Tell City pulled to within three points, 5451, with 2:26 remaining. Gordon hit a free throw with 49 seconds on the clock to extend the lead to 55-51. Hostetter hit a free throw, intercepted a Tell City pass and connected with Burnett who was fouled. Burnett hit a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left to cement the win, 58-51.

“Friday night was a game that I referred to all week as one that would be a ‘rock fight.’

Tell City is a tough, hard-nosed basketball team and they hang their hats on stopping people and keeping themselves in games by defending every night and rebounding on both ends. I truly felt to win that game on Friday, we had to be the tougher team and I was really pleased with how we responded multiple times during that one,” Newcomb said. “Since I have been here, that was the first game where we had to make plays down the stretch in order to win the ballgame because Tell City doesn’t beat themselves. I was really proud of our team for being tough enough to make some of those plays to get a really solid win. I thought Leo made a great play defensively to steal a pass on a corner comeback play late in the fourth and we made free throws down the stretch to make a multiple possession game and give us some breathing room.”

Gordon led the Wildcats with a season-high 28 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals.

Dosher had 14 points, shooting 4-4 from behind the arch, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals.

Burnett had 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals.

Other scorers for Mount Vernon were: Wilson, 2 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound; and Hostetter, 1 point, 2 assists, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.

Mount Vernon started the week with a 6140 win at Wood Memorial on Tuesday. The Wildcats overcame a 17-16 deficit at the half by scoring 45 points in the second half to get the victory.

“Tuesday we struggled to score the first half

and then faced a team who went to four corners and really tried to shorten the game and limit possessions. We went into the half trailing and had to make some changes in order to get going and win,” Newcomb said. “I thought they did a great job of taking what we talked about in the locker room at halftime and then performing on the floor in the second half by turning a one point deficit into a 27 point lead in the fourth quarter on our way to a win.”

Burnett led the Wildcats with a season-high 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks and 5 steals.

Wilson had 15 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist.

Gordon had a double-double, with 13 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks.

Other scorers were: Dosher, 8 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals; Veatch, 6 points, 6 rebounds; and Owens, 2 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound and 1 steal.

Newcomb said he had several guys play well during the week.

“Nicot Burnett was a tone setter for us on both ends and did a great job of creating energy on the defensive end and helping led to easy offense for himself and teammates. He has really turned it up a notch over the last several games.

He averaged 13.3 during the week, including 17 at Wood Memorial,” Newcomb said. “Kaleb Dosher shot the basketball well all week, hitting 10 three pointers while shooting 53 percent from out there over three games. I thought Noah Gordon was really good, averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds over the three games, including 28 points in the win over Tell City.

Leo Hostetter was also really good at the point guard spot for us. He did not score the basketball, but was a great facilitator and floor leader throughout the week, having 19 assists and five turnovers including 12 assists and 1 turnover Saturday night at Pike Central.”

Newcomb said the most important thing for the Wildcats last week was “getting back to the little things that help us be successful.”

“We talked about finding ways to hit the floor and get loose balls and we had several guys do that. We talked about having the best bench in the state with our energy and engagement and I thought our boys took that to heart,” Newcomb said. “They were more engaged this week than we have been to this point. We have to continue doing these little things every night in order to be successful moving forward.

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the 132-pound weight class. This was Lupfer’s second appearance at semi-state. Lupfer finished the season with a 18-11 record.

Nick Akers (North Posey) lost by decision 3-1 against Tony Ruiz-Tapia (Columbus East) in the 138-pound weight class. This was Akers’ first season with the Vikings. It was also Akers’ first appearance in the regional and semi-state.

Akers finished the year with a 12-5 record.

Junior Chris Newman (Mount Vernon) competed in the 145-pound weight class. Newman lost by fall in the second period to Jonathan Otte (West Vigo) in the opening round. During his freshman year, Newman was a state finalist in the 106-pound weight class. This was Newman’s third trip to the semi-state. Newman finished the season with a 25-6 record.

Brady Hook (Mount Vernon) lost the opening round by major decision 10-1 against Tyler Fuqua (Franklin Community) in the 170-pound weight class. This was also Hook’s first appearance at semi-state. Hook finished the season with a 24-5 record.

Blake Ritzert (Mount Vernon) lost his opening round match in the 195-pound weight class against Harris Eason (Franklin Community) by a second period pin. This was Ritzert’s second trip to semi-state and he is also a three-time regional finalist. Ritzert finished the season with a 28-4 record.

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steal, setting Gordon up again. Lincoln struggled to contain the 6-7 stand out, who is averaging 17.5 and 11.1 rebounds per game. Junior Fischer Epley added another three after a Lincoln timeout, but was called for a foul on the other end of the floor. Lincoln hit a pair of free throws to pull to within 10, 17-7 with 31 seconds remaining. Gordon scored again, but Lincoln answered with a three as the buzzer sounded to close out the first quarter 19-10.

Veatch, Gordon and Dosher led a Wildcat 7-2 run to start the second. The Alices added two from the free throw line, but Junior Jayden Wilson scored in the paint to put Mount Vernon on top 28-14. Gordon got a big block that led to another Dosher three. Lincoln (1-12) held the Wildcats scoreless for the remainder of the half. They scored on a three-point play with three minutes to go, but field goals were hard to come by for the Alices. Mount Vernon went into the half up 31-19.

Mount Vernon shooters were on fire in the third quarter, with scoring from Dosher, Gordon, Burnett and Hostetter. Dosher hit three triples in the third quarter, with back to back threes in the quarter’s opening minutes. Burnett added a three of his own to give the Wildcats a 55-37 lead after three.

Vincennes Lincoln outscored Mount Vernon 10-8 in the fourth quarter, but the Wildcats came out on top, beating the Alices for just the third time in the last 35 years.

“Winning on the road at Vincennes is always tough and beating them for the first time ever up there was great,” Newcomb said.

Gordon had 20 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 6 blocks. Dosher had 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Veatch had 7 points and 7 rebounds.

Other scorers for Mount Vernon were: Burnett, 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block; Hostetter, 5 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists,

1 steal; Epley, 3 points, 2 rebounds; and Wilson, 2 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.

Saturday’s win capped off a dominant weekend for Mount Vernon, who picked up a 57-43 conference win over Boonville (1-8) at home on Friday.

“I was really pleased with our front court all weekend. I thought our bigs played physical and really did a good job of taking advantage of our size inside. Brock was a real bright spot for us Friday night to start the game and played well again Saturday off the bench. Noah was really good both nights and it was great to see Kaleb knock down shots Saturday evening,” Newcomb said.

Gordon and Veatch led Mount Vernon’s offense. Gordon had 20 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and two blocks. Veatch, who scored the team’s first eight points of the game, had 10 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block.

Dosher had 9 points, 3-6 from behind the arc, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal.

Other scorers were Wilson, 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block; Burnett, 4 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block; Hostetter, 3 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; and Epley, 3 points.

“I think we are getting better and that is all that matters right now,” Newcomb said. Looking ahead, Newcomb added “we need to continue to work and have ourselves feeling good about things two weeks from now.

The Wildcats have a big week ahead, but weather forecasters are calling for a snow storm that may wreak havoc on schedules that have already been readjusted multiple times this season.

They travel to Washington (5-10) on Monday, a make-up game due to last week’s ice storm. They are scheduled to travel to Mater Dei (9-8) on Tuesday and will be at home against Tecumseh (7-8) on Friday and Heritage Hills (14-3) on Saturday.

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North Posey’s Wyatt Willman lost for the first time this season in the semi-finals of the semi-state. The two wrestlers had a combined record of 65-0. Photo submitted

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Vikings fall on hard times as meat of PAC schedule stiffens the end of the second quarter to get the Vikings within eight points of the Raiders. Southridge guard Kaden Neukam made a layup as time expired to give the Raiders a 23-13 lead at the half.

Southridge expanded their lead in the third quarter. Each time North Posey made a basket, Southridge scored two or three points on their next possession. North Posey could not catch a break or get a scoring run of their own. This help accumulate a comfortable advantage for the Raiders to finish the third period with a 4127 lead.

Owen Spears had a great fourth quarter performance for the Vikings. Spears came off the bench and scored all nine of his points in the fourth period. North Posey was down as much as 20 points at 50-30 with 3:51 remaining in the final period. Fouls started piling up for both teams and the Raiders made 21-27 of their free throws in this matchup. North Posey lost this conference battle by fifteen points to remain on a two-game slump.

Three Southridge players scored in double figures led by Colson Montgomery with a game-high 25 points. Southridge’s Sam Sermersheim scored 13 points and Camden Gasser with 11 points. Harold Bender led the Vikings in scoring with 13 points. Owen Spears scored nine points and Dalton Reidford with eight points.

VARSITY, Friday, February 12, 2021 AT NORTH POSEY North Posey 7 6 14 13 — 40 Southridge 14 9 18 14 — 55 NORTH POSEY (40): D. Reidford 3 1-2 8, J. Graff 1 0-0 3, J. Ricketts 1 1-2 3, H. Bender 3 5-5 13, K. Wahl 0 2-2 2, D. Lintzenich 0 0-2 0, C. Douglas 1 0-0 2, O. Spears 3 1-2 9, B. Elpers 0 0-0 0, A. Elpers 0 0-0 0, C. Hannah 0 0-0 0, C. Schipp 0 0-0 0 SOUTHRIDGE (55): C. Montgomery 5 1315 25, C. Whitehead 0 0-0 0, S. Sermersheim 5 3-3 13, C. Gasser 3 4-7 11, K. Wibbeler 0 0-0 0, K. Neukam 1 1-2 3, M. Uebelhor 1 0-0 3, F. Hernandez 0 0-0 0, A. De Rosa 0 0-0 0 3-point field goals: North Posey 6 (H. Bender 2, O. Spears 2, D. Reidford 1, J. Graff 1), Southridge 4 (C. Montgomery 2, C. Gasser 1, M. Uebelhor 1) Free Throws: North Posey 10-15, Southridge 21-27 Fouls: North Posey 19, Southridge 17 Southridge defeated North Posey 45-29 in the junior varsity game. Mick Uebelhor led the Raiders in scoring with 17 points. Collin Tooley pitched in 13 points for Southridge.

Alec Elpers and Brandt Elpers each scored eight points to lead the Vikings. Colin Schipp finished with six points, Carter Hannah with three points, Bret Bullington with two points and Kyle Downey with two points.

North Posey juniors Harold Bender and Jonathan Ricketts set up for an inbounds play during on of the Vikings’ recent games. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Chris Morlan star player Colson Montgomery. The Raiders North Posey boys’ basketball team was back came to play and defeated the Vikings 55-40. on the court last Friday evening for the first Montgomery is a super athlete and an Indiana time in nearly a week. This was also home- University baseball signee. coming night for the Vikings. Congratulations During the first quarter, this matchup was all to this year’s homecoming king (Nicholas in favor of the Raiders. Southridge was leading Stump) and queen (Tori Crawford). The Vi- by as much as 13-2 at the end of the period. king basketball schedule got changed again at North Posey made a couple of big baskets to the final hour when they were originally sup- close out the first quarter when Clay Douglas posed to play against Evansville Memorial. scored a two-point basket. Then the Vikings Instead, North Posey played the Southridge received a three-point shot from Jackson Graff Raiders on homecoming night in a game that as time expired in the first period. This cut the was previously scheduled for last Wednesday Raider advantage to 14-7 after eight minutes but cancelled due to the weather. of play.

Coming into this game, North Posey was on The second quarter was very sloppy game by a one game losing streak after the loss to the both teams. Southridge led by as much as 11 Mount Vernon senior Brock Veatch has played a pivotal role in the recent Mount Vernon third ranked South Spencer Rebels on Satur- points twice in the second period. Southridge Wildcat Success. The Wildcats continue to improve, the most important part to coach Joe day, February 6. North Posey was unable to outscored North Posey 9-6 in second quarter. control the Southridge Raiders along with their Harold Bender made a three-points basket at Newcomb. Photo by Garry Beeson

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Legal Advertisements and Court News Arrests February 3

Katie Gaff - Mount Vernon Dealing in Methamphetamine,

2021-48 PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an application has been filed by Community State Bank of Southwestern Indiana, an Indiana state-chartered commercial bank (the “Bank”) with an office at 220 South Lockwood Street, Poseyville, Indiana 47633, with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for consent to merge with and into Cynthiana Bancorporation, an Indiana Corporation and the sole shareholder of the Bank, with an office at 220 South Lockwood Street, Poseyville, Indiana 47633.

This notice is published pursuant to Section 18(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1828(c)) and 12 C.F.R. Sections 303.65 and 303.7 of the regulations of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606, no later than February 18, 2021. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Published: February 2, 2021 / February 16, 2021 Community State Bank of Southwestern Indiana Poseyville, Indiana Cynthiana Bancorporation Poseyville, Indiana Published in the Posey County News on February 2, February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp

Maintaining a Common Nuisance (petition to revoke) - PCS Dalten Langston - Evansville - Theft - MVPD February 4 Wesley Barnes - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Driving While Suspended (failure to appear) PCS February 5

Doanis Quijada - Honduras Driving While Never Receiving a License - MVPD Logan Weiss - New Harmony - Warrant, Criminal Mischief PCS Lisa Kissel - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated, Habitual Traffic Violator - PCS February 6

2021-68 The following County Operating Claims have been filed with the Auditor’s Office and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session FEBRUARY 16, 2021 BINGHAM GREENEBAUM DOLL LLP $462.84 FARRIS REPORTING $385.00 JEAN E HADLEY $1,615.00 MATTHEW BENDER & CO INC $51.00 SMITH & BUTTERFIELD CO INC $227.02 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR $1,100.25 WEST GROUP $207.91 GRAND TOTAL $4,049.02 Maegen Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp

Sabrina Curtis - Evansville Operating with Controlled Substance, Operating with Endangerment - ISP Sabrina Powell - Evansville Driving While Suspended - PCS February 7 Sean McMichael - Evansville - Operating While Intoxicated PCS Jason Overton - Evansville - Habitual Traffic Violator-lifetime, Operating While Intoxicated - MVPD Clint Murphy - Wadesville Possession of Meth - PCS February 8 Travis Jones - Wadesville Warrant, Carrying a Handgun Without a License, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia (petition to revoke) - PCS Shawn Rogers - Evansville

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Posey County Community Center, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, Indiana. Upon the following Variance application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 21-04-V-BZA APPLICANT: Richard Wilson OWNER: Norman Richard & Kathryn Jean Wilson PREMISES: Part of the Southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 4 South, Range 12 West, lying in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as 146 W. Main Street, Poseyville, Indiana. Containing 0.12 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office).

NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Variance for relaxation of front yard setback from 25’ to 5’ and relaxation of lot coverage of 30% to 34% for a carport in an R-2 (Residential Two-Family) Zoning District under Section 153.047 (B) (1) (a) and 153.047 (D) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County.

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BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LAND OCCUPIERS TO BE HELD FOR THE POSEY COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT To all occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of the Posey County Soil and Water Conservation District, notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of February, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m., an annual meeting will be held for the purpose of making a full and due report of activities and financial affairs since the last annual meeting and to elect a supervisor for the Posey County Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Indiana.

All land occupiers and other interested parties are entitled to attend.

The meeting will be held at 4-H Fairgrounds, Community Center, New Harmony, Indiana.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Chuck Ries, Chairman Matt Schenk, Vice Chairman Amelia Wildeman, Member Larry Burkhart, Member Nick Volz, Member Dated this 10th day of February, 2021.

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2021-70 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at The Posey County Community Center, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, Indiana. Upon the following Special Use application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: SPECIAL USE: DOCKET NO: 21-03-SU-BZA APPLICANT: Ryan Embry OWNER: Ryan E. & Lucinda D. Embry PREMISES: Part of the South Half of Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 14 West, Harmony Township, Posey County, Indiana, containing 3.174 acres, more or less. More commonly known as 5150 Old Plank Road North, New Harmony, Indiana.

(Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office).

NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Special Use for an event venue in an R-3 (Residential Multiple Family) Zoning District Section 153.048 (B) (3) Use Unit 4 Community Services and 153.149 (B) (6) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County.

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BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-69 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION PLAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION ON THE 11TH DAY OF March, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Posey Co., Community Center 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony IN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST BY Kimberly R. Collins Trustee & Timothy J. and Janet L. Weisling FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF Replat Pleasant Ridge II Subdivision Lots 19, 20, 21. SAID SUBDIVISION INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN Marrs Township, LOCATED AT 8911, 8991 Ridgeview Ln. Mt. Vernon, IN TO WIT: DESCRIPTION LOTS 19, 20, and 21 of Pleasant Ridge II Subdivision Written suggestions or objections to the provisions of said request may be filed with the Secretary of the Area Plan Commission at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Posey County Area Plan commission at the time and place specified. Said hearing may be continued from time to time as may be necessary.

Interested persons desiring to present their views on the said request, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place.

AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA By: Mark Seib President Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-41 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY COMMISSIONER OF THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, Petitioner,

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IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT

CAUSE NO. 65D01-1404-PL-000152 ) ) ) ) ) v. ) ) HARBORTOWN SANITARY SEWAGE ) CORPORATION, ) Respondent. ) NOTICE OF HEARING To: Attorneys of record for the parties and other interested parties requesting special notice This notice is filed in accordance with IC 32-30-5-17. Jefferson A. Lindsey, the Court-appointed receiver in this case, hereby provides notice of the filing of the Final Report of Receiver, covering the period November 1, 2020 through and including January 18, 2021, which describes the status of the receivership and the prospects for its future.

In accordance with IC 32-30-5-18, during thirty days after the date of the filing of the report, any creditor, shareholder, or other interested party may file objections or exceptions in writing to the account or report, or such objections or exceptions are forever barred for all purposes.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that the Final Report of Receiver, covering the period November 1, 2020 through and including January 18, 2021, is hereby set for a Hearing on said report on the 25th day of February 2021, at 8:30 o’clock a. m. in the Posey Superior Court, 126 E. 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana.

January 19, 2021 SO ORDERED this ____ day of 2021.

Travis Clowers JUDGE, POSEY SUPERIOR COURT Questions may be addressed to: Jefferson A. Lindsey 217 Main St Rockport, IN 47635 (812) 649-4571 Published in the Posey County News on February 2, February 9, February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-54 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Bidder shall submit his bid on form prescribed by the State Board of accounts and shall be accompanied by Certified check, Cashier’s check, Bidder’s Bond or Cash in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the bid including any At percent (10%) of the bid including any At added alternates.

Letting Date March 2, 2021 for the following Items.

All in accordance with the specification on file in the office of Posey County Auditor, Mt. Vernon, IN. Section VII Bituminous Material (Chip & Seal) & Checks, Bonds or Cash securing other Patching Material contracts or bids with the county will not be treated as accompanying these bids.

Notice is herby given that the undersigned Board of Commissioners of Posey County IN. Will receive sealed bids at the Posey County Auditor’s Office in the Coliseum Mt. Vernon, IN. Up to the hour of 4:00 PM. Local time On March 1, 2021 or up to 9:00 AM. March 2, 2021. the Hovey House in Mt. Vernon IN.

Section VIII Asphalt (Hot Mix Material) All material shall meet all requirements of the State and Federal Governments.

Successful bidder shall furnish the highway Department with a price list. Any item picked Up or delivered must have a SIGNED INVOICED Or PACKING SLIP accompanying it.

The Board reserves the right to reject Any or all Bids.

POSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Bill Collins Carl A. Schmitz Randy Thornburg

The highway superintendent may require the successful bidder to be removed from the county job, any of the bidder’s employees who the highway department determines to be performing the contracted work in an unsafe or unsatisfactory manner or who are disruptive to the job site.

Bidder shall comply in every respect with Indian State Law governing the purchases of County Supplies.

Bidders shall use US weight and measures.

PICK BID FORMS UP AT THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE Published in the Posey County News on February 9, February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp

- Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule (I,II,III,IV,V), Operating While Intoxicated, Breath Test Refusal - MVPD Kharon Mathis - Evansville - Operating While Intoxicated, Operating Without Ever Obtaining a License - PCS Jeff Clouse - Huntingburg Warrant, Check Deception (petition to revoke) - PCS Chad Irvin - Mount Vernon False Reporting, False Identity - MVPD Chad Irvin - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Theft (failure to appear) - MVPD February 9 Robert Gibson - Evansville - Warrant, Theft, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance (petition to revoke) - MPVD Robert Gibson - Evansville - Possession of Methamphetamine, Welfare Fraud - MVPD Complaints February 2 10 a.m. - Theft-Automobile - Stolen Bobcat - Bluff Road, Mount Vernon 5:01 p.m. - Theft - Advised someone stole articles out of caller’s Jeep between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., $400 cash and gift cards - Brewery Street, New Harmony 5:25 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised boyfriend is arguing with caller. Accused caller of taking his meds. Caller

2021-72 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Posey County Community Center, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, Indiana. Upon the following Special Use and Variance application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: SPECIAL USE & VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 21-04-SU-BZA & 21-05-V-BZA APPLICANT: Matt Riney OWNER: Matthew E. & Joanna M. Riney PREMISES: Pt NW/4 NE/4 Section 24, Township 6 South, Range 12 West, lying in Marts Township, Posey County, Indiana, containing 1.00 acres more or less. More commonly known as 3201 Conservation Dr., Evansville, Indiana. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office).

NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Special Use to operate a home occupation (street rod shop expansion) in an R-1 Zoning District Section 153.042 (B) (4) Use Unit 28 Home Occupations Section 153.173 and Variance for relaxation of rear yard setback from 25’ to 21’ Section 153.043 (B) (3) (a) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County.

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BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-63 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Town of Cynthiana (hereinafter “Town” or “Cynthiana” with said terms used interchangeably) will receive sealed bids until 4:00 p.m. (local time) on March 3, 2021, in the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer, Town Hall, which is located at 10765 Main Street, Cynthiana, Indiana for street resurfacing through the State of Indiana’s Community Crossings grant.

Bids received after the specified date/time will be returned unopened.

Bids received prior to this time shall be publicly opened and read aloud at the public meeting scheduled to take place on March 3, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cynthiana Town Hall. The bids will then be taken under advisement.

These projects shall be performed in accordance with plans and specifications which will be on file in the Office of the Cynthiana Clerk-Treasurer, Town Hall, Cynthiana, Indiana. Contract bidders may obtain copies of plans and specifications at Cynthiana Town Hall. Plans and specifications will be available on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Bids must be accompanied by a certified check made payable to the Town of Cynthiana in the amount equal to but not less than five percent (5%) of the bid, or an acceptable bidder’s surety bond made payable to the Town of Cynthiana in an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the bid, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Indiana.

The certified check or bid bond shall be a guarantee that said bidder will, if the contract is awarded to said bidder, execute within seven (7) days of acceptance of such bid, a contract for the bid upon work. However, if the successful bidder has not executed the contract within the seven (7) day period, or has failed to furnish acceptable surety bonds as indicated, the Town of Cynthiana reserves the right to award the contract to the next highest responsive and responsible bidder, and the bid security will be forfeited.

Cynthiana reserves the right to accept or reject any bid (or combination of bids) and to waive any irregularities in bidding. No bidder may withdraw a bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the bid opening.

Jason Spindler Cynthiana Town Attorney Jeffrey Gee Cynthiana Town Council President Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-59 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

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IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2021 TERM CAUSE NO. 65C01-2102-EU-000005

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF DONALD F. BROWN, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that Randall K. Brown was, on the 3rd day of February, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Donald F. Brown, who died on the 17th day of October, 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 3rd day of February, 2021.

Kay Kilgore 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 February 16, February 23, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-60 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0005-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1:00 pm Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $58,931.79 Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0005-SS Plaintiff: SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC Cause Number: 65C01-1803-MF-000103 Defendant: GEORGE A CHASTAIN JR AKA GEORGE A CHASTAIN 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 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: Beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 15 in Edson’s Subdivision of Lots 33 to 40 of Kimballs Additional Englargement to the City of Mt. Vernon, Indiana; running thence westwardly along the North line of an extension of Water Street 59.8 feet; thence Northwardly perpendicular to said North line of said extension of Water Street 140 feet to the South line of an alley; thence Eastwardly parallel with the North line of said extension of Water Street 59.08 feet; thence Southwardly to the point of beginning, being Lot 10 of an unrecorded plat of an Enlargement to Maplewood Subdivision. SUBJECT TO ALL LIENS, EASEMENTS AND ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD. Commonly Known as: 1149 E WATER STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620 Parcel No. 65-27-09-213-001.000-018 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.

Matthew C. Gladwell, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 30493-49 Reisenfeld & Associates LPA LLC By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant 3962 Red Bank Road Phone: 812-838-1321 Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 322-7000 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 February 16, February 23, March 2, 2021 - hspaxlp

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Legal Advertisements and Court News continued advised she did punch him across the face because he wouldn’t let her out of the bedroom - Main Street, Poseyville 6:29 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Female just called saying it was getting physical again Main Street, Poseyville February 3 7:01 p.m. - Fight - Male subject fighting stepdad and friend.

Fist fight only - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 8:36 p.m. - Family Fight - Advised his sister is moving out and causing issues with caller and his girlfriend. Has been physi-

cal, no weapons - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 9:33 p.m. - Theft - Male subject stole chips, candy and cookies - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon February 4 8:56 a.m. - Theft - Trailer stolen - Second Street, Mount Vernon 10:21 a.m. - Assault - Had an altercation with her sister last night. Wanting to make a report on it now - Main Street, Mount Vernon 2:07 p.m. - Repossession 2006 Jeep Commander, blue.

Owner is not aware - Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon 2:32 p.m. - Assault - Teacher broke up a fight and was assaulted - Harriett Street, Mount Vernon 2:50 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised stepdad is going crazy, physical altercation with caller’s mother - Vine Street, Mount Vernon 3:01 p.m. - Vandalism - Mailboxes were smashed - Country Club Road, Mount Vernon 9:39 p.m. - Controlled Substance Problem - Strong odor of marijuana in the hall - Pecan

2021-71 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that application has been made for the rezoning of certain real estate lying in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana, to make changes in the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of Posey County, Indiana, pursuant to The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville, and Unincorporated Posey County for the following described real estate: REZONING: Docket No: 21-02-RE-APC Applicant: Matthew Nix, Superior Property Holdings, LLC Owner: Mary Catherine Schmitt Etal Premises: South half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 4 South, Range 12 West lying in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as Frontage Road, Poseyville, Indiana, containing 1.94 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office).

Nature of Case: Petition to rezone property from R-1 (Residential Single-Family) Zoning District to M-2 (Manufacturing Medium/Heavy) Zoning District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County.

Hearing: The petition has been set for public hearing before the Area Plan Commission on March 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at The Posey County Community Center at 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, Indiana. Written objections to the proposal that is filed with the Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard at the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

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BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-64 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing on Application for Determination of Economic Revitalization Area and Declaratory (Preliminary) Resolution; Proposed Adoption of Confirmatory Resolution Notice is hereby given by the County Council of Posey County, Indiana, (“County Council”) that at its regularly scheduled monthly County Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (CST) at the Posey County 4H Fairgrounds Community Center located at 111 Harmony Township Rd, New Harmony, IN 47631, the County Council will hold a public hearing on said date and time to consider the Final Economic Revitalization Area Resolution, confirming the designation of an Economic Revitalization Area and the grant of Real and Personal Property Tax Abatement, filed by Superior Property Holdings, LLC and NIX Companies, Inc. (“NIX”), with said County Council. The County Council, on February 9, 2021, adopted a Declaratory (Preliminary) Resolution pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-1 et. seq. declaring certain real estate located in Robb Township in Posey County, Indiana as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of permitting real and personal property tax deductions. A description of the affected area is available and can be inspected in the offices of the Assessor of Posey County, Indiana.

At the conclusion of the public hearing, the County Council may take final action on this designation by Confirmatory Resolution. All interested parties are welcome to attend and make their concerns, remonstrances or objections known to the members of the County Council before the County Council takes final action.

Dated: February 11th, 2021.

Maegen L. Greenwell, Auditor Posey County, Indiana Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-66 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2/11/2021 RE: 2020-2 CCMG Street, Sidewalk, and Stormwater Improvements Town of Poseyville Posey County, Indiana MEI Project No.: 2020043-01 Dear Prospective Bidder: Plans and Specifications for the above project are now available at the office of Midwestern Engineers, Inc. Bids will be accepted until 5:30 P.M. CST (Local Time) on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at the Town of Poseyville, P.O. Box 194, 38 West Main Street, Poseyville, IN 47633. The bids will be opened at 5:30 P.M. CST (Local Time) on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at the Poseyville Town Hall located at 38 West Main Street, Poseyville, IN 47633.

The project consists of: Street, Sidewalk, and Stormwater Improvements.

1. Cale Street: From Fletchall Ave. to 3rd Ave. Approx. 1040 L.F. of Milling, Resurfacing, Sidewalk, and Stormwater 2. Sharp Street: Fletchall Ave. to 1st Ave. Approx. 345 L.F. of Milling, Resurfacing, and Sidewalk 3. Fletchall Avenue: From Walker St. to Endicott St. Approx. 642 L.F. of Milling and Resurfacing 4. Pine Street: From Locust St. to Church St. Approx. 280 L.F. of Milling and Resurfacing Plans and Specifications are available at the office of Midwestern Engineers, Inc. located at 802 W. Broadway St., Loogootee, Indiana, 47553. The service charge for Contractors to view the plans and specifications for preparing their bid is as follows: 1) Viewing by download at midwesterneng.com/planroom - $100.00 and 2) Viewing paper-bound plans and specifications - $300.00 per set. All service charges for viewing are non-refundable.

A pre-bid phone conference will be held at 1:00 P.M. Local Time (CST) on February 26, 2021 by calling (312)626-6799, using passcode 051581 and meeting ID 876 3907 8102.

Participation of the pre-bid phone conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.

Respectfully, MIDWESTERN ENGINEERS, INC. P.O. BOX 295, 802 W. BROADWAY ST. LOOGOOTEE, INDIANA 47553 Bryan M. Veale, P.E Project Engineer Published in the Posey County News on February 16, February 23, 2021 - hspaxlp

Hill, Mount Vernon February 5 9:34 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Caller advised someone slashed her tire last night. Also advised she has screen shots from a subject threatening to slash her tires - Church Street, Poseyville 9:33 p.m. - Theft - Meet with caller reference someone possibly stealing copper in the

basement and now cameras are busted - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 11:33 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Male in gray vehicle at drive-thru window screaming at employees and refusing to leave - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon February 6 9:41 a.m. - Message - Caller advised she has gotten random packages of food items for the

past three days. She does not know where they are coming from - Lower Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon 10:25 a.m. - Theft-Automobile - Caller believes male subject stole his vehicle while he was in jail - Water Street, Mount Vernon 3:42 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised she had medication stolen about an hour ago - O’Donnell

2021-67 City of Mount Vernon, IN Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority Sherry Willis, Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority 520 MAIN STREET MT. VERNON, IN 47620 812-838-5576 ORDER ORDER MADE PURSUANT TO I.C. 36-7-9 AND MT. VERNON CODE OF ORDIINANCE, CHAPTER 150 Kimberly M. Duncan Elmore REGARDING: Lot Eleven (11) and the North Half of Lot Twelve (12) in Owen’s Enlargement to the City of Mount Vernon, as per plat thereof, recorded in the office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana ALSO more commonly known as 330 Mulberry Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 ACTION REQUIREDDemolish and remove building on the above premises to comply with the standards established by Mt. Vernon Code of Ordinance Chapter 150.

Below is a list of violations which exists on the structure.

Unsafe Building – IN Code 36-7-9-4(a)(4) A public nuisance Unsafe Building – IN Code 36-7-9-4(a)(6) Vacant and not maintained in a manner that would allow human habitation Ordinance 2013-13 Local Property Maintenance Code for Exterior Maintenance of Residential and Commercial Buildings Item #9 – General Exterior Condition – The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health or, safety, welfare, or be a public nuisance. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface-coated where required to prevent deterioration.

Item# 10 Protective Treatment – All exterior surfaces including, but not limited to doors, door and window frames and trim shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Outside walls and wood around windows shall protected from the elements.

Item #12 Foundation Walls – All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and unwanted animals.

Item#13 Roofs and Drainage – The roof and flashing shall be sound and tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roofing shall be installed as designed by its manufacturer. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Every structure shall have adequate gutters and downspouts in sound condition maintained in good repair to divert normal rainwater from the roof to an available storm sewer or to other areas on the premises, not including a sanitary sewer, where dispersal of water will not adversely affect the foundation of any structure and will not cause a public hazard. If there is no storm sewer available, the downspouts shall terminate above grade with a diverter and splash block to direct water away from the foundation of any structure, and in a manner that will not cause a public hazard.

Item #17 Windows and Doorframes – Every window, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather-tight. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be easily opened and capable of being held in position by window hardware.

Item#18 Insect Screens – Doors, windows and other outside openings utilized or required for ventilation purposes serving any structure containing habitable rooms, food preparation areas, foot service areas, or any area where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged, or stored, shall be supplied with tightly fitting screens of not less than sixteen mesh per inch.

TIME LIMIT The above required action shall be accomplished within thirty (30) days after service of this order.

HEARING A hearing regarding the terms of this order will be conducted at 10:00 AM, in the Council Chambers in the City Building, 520 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana on March 11, 2021. At that hearing you have a right to: 1. Appear with or without counsel 2. Present evidence 3. Cross examine witnesses 4. Present arguments relative to this order FAILURE TO COMPLY Failure to comply with this order may result in the enforcement authority, through the Board of Public Works and Safety completing the required work or accepting bids to have the work performed. Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-9, you will be held financially responsible for the costs of the work and related costs set out by the Statute, and Judgment may be entered against you for the costs. In addition, these costs may be certified to the Posey County Auditor for collection w/property taxes. Such a judgment could constitute a lien against real estate and personal judgments are enforced. In addition, willful non-compliance could result in the imposition of a civil penalty from $0 to $5,000.

DUTY TO NOTIFY OF TRANSFER Noncompliance with order following notice-liability for failure to give notice as to judgment against government entity.

A person or entity who has been issued and has received notice of an order relative to unsafe premises and has not complied with that order: 1. Must supply full information regarding the order to a person who takes or agrees to take a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises before transferring or agreeing to transfer that interest; and 2. Must within five (5) days after transferring or agreeing to transfer a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; and A. The full name and telephone number of the person taking a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; and B. The legal instrument under which the transfer of agreement to transfer the substantial property interest is accomplished. I.C. 36-7-9-27.

The City of Mount Vermon Unsafe Building Authority acting as the enforcement authority in this matter, can be contacted at (812)838-5576.

Dated this 11th day of February, 2021 This instrument was prepared by: Indiana Code 36-2-11-15(d) Sherry Willis I affirm under the penalties of City of Mt.Vermon Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority perjury that I have taken reasonable City Hall Annex care to redact each Social Security 520 Main Street number in this document, unless Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 required by law.

Telephone: (812) 838 –5576 Sherry Willis, Unsafe Bldg.Enforcement Authority 520 Main Street Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Published in the Posey County News on February 16, February 23, March 2, 2021 - hspaxlp

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Mount Vernon Civil City, Posey County, Indiana - Cash & Investments Combined Statement· 2020 Beg Cash & Inv Bal Jan 1, 2020 Receipts

Unsafe Building Fund $124,355.59 General $2,049,585.05 TIF-MV Downtown $115,444.10 Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund $109,091.89 CARES Fund $0.00 COVID Small Business Grant $0.00 ONB-Police & Fire Bldg 13 Debt Svc $89,619.10 Donations $24,077.63 Ewsf $9,811.08 Motor Vehicle Highway $891,877.85 ONB-Pollce & Fire Bldg 13 Constr $9,964.86 Economic Development Commission $13,642.98 MVHF2 $87,140.24 Local Road And Street $111,488.67 State Gaming $158,869.00 Proj Fun $6,944.95 Park Nonreverting Operating $11,619.84 ONB-Police & Fire Bldg 13 Sinking $48,946.53 Abandoned Vehicle $2,350.83 Bb Pool Lghts $2.47 Law Enforcement Continuing Ed $5,316.78 Parks And Recreation $286,979.93 Public Safety Tax $442,838.64 Community Crossing Grant Fund $0.06 Downtown Plan $480.84 Rainy Day $89,223.91 Cumulative Capital Development $67,644.56 COlT $124,086.33 Police Pension $188,853.93 INSURANCE $17,434.10 Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted $143,907.93 Fire Pension $310,670.74 EDIT $1,824,493.03 Tax Incremental Financing $0.00 Payroll $17,635.29 WASTEWATER Sewage Consumer Meter Deposit $48,668.90 Wastewater Pre Treatment $257,591.23 Debt Svc-Bank or New York $877,992.55 Sinking Fund-Bank of New York $428,771.88 Wastewater Trash Transfer $0.00 Wastewater Cash Clearance $0.00 Wastewater Improvement $654,659.35 Wastewater State Rev Loan-East Side Gravity Sewer $0.00 Wastewater Oper & Maint $2,841,840.97 WATER UTILITY Water Works Revenue $0.00 Water 2015 Construction $333,751.09 Water Bond & Interest $13,550.66 Water Debt Service $1,612,220.95 Water Operating & Maint - United Fidelity $2,686,829.43 Water Escrow - United Fidelity $154,470.31 Water Improvement - United Fidelity $1,797,783.00 Water Consumer Meter Dep - United Fidelity $92,665.59 Water Ref Bond - Escrow $0.00 Water Ref Bond $0.00 Total All Funds $19,185,194.64 Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp

$41,220.44 $4,662,220.50 $41,745.60 $14,499.08 $209,489.00 $250,000.00 $331.13 $18,097.55 $0.96 $670,786.41 $36.95 $0.00 $2,341.40 $44,487.85 $144,674.06 $1,674.64 $17,696.53 $93,761.64 $0.00 $0.00 $6,716.00 $654,183.99 $521,571.96 $628,665.35 $0.00 $0.00 $67,295.58 $0.00 $67,093.52 $203,339.11 $126,918.45 $94,532.57 $1,078,490.73 $200,707.80 $3,983,992.44 $10,810.07 $98,361.53 $4,320.15 $841,742.97 $316,226.61 $2,741,440.10 $0.00 $159,012.00 $1,758,414.71 $5,039,130.63 $248.79 $2,092,675.59 $238,906.91 $3,799,853.17 $178,680.00 $1,645,576.51 $18,575.64 $12,943,635.69 $12,943,635.69 $58,677,818.00

Disbursements $1,500.00 $4,278,724.24 $9,721.00 $21,645.00 $209,489.00 $250,000.00 $958.56 $8,457.88 $0.00 $789,817.94 $0.00 $350.00 $2,920.38 $42,492.20 $88,729.46 $8,574.64 $22,753.14 $88,013.50 $0.00 $0.00 $5,488.60 $614,521.92 $341,669.01 $628,665.35 $0.00 $0.00 $69,550.66 $119,474.17 $65,949.02 $201 ,919.65 $0.00 $80,810.19 $701,134.27 $100,353.90 $3,980,735.35 $9,297.04 $65,819.61 $0.00 $827,878.36 $316,226.61 $2,741,440.10 $0.00 $159,012.00 $1,403,820.63 $5,039,080.39 $333,987.09 $1,648,543.53 $130,639.78 $3,919,780.76 $178,690.97 $2,174,326.86 $16,313.64 $12,943,635.69 $12,943,635.69 $57,586,747.78

End Cash & Inv Bal Dec 31, 2020 $164,076.03 $2,433,081.31 $147,468.70 $101,745.97 $0.00 $0.00 $88,991.67 $33,717.30 $9,812.04 $772,846.32 $10,001.81 $13,292.98 $86,561.26 $113,484.32 $214,813.60 $44.95 $6,563.23 $54,694.67 $2,350.83 $2.47 $6,544.18 $326,642.00 $622,741.59 $0.06 $480.84 $89,223.91 $65,389.48 $4,612.16 $189,998.43 $18,853.58 $270,826.38 $324,393.12 $2,201,849.49 $100,353.90 $20,892.38 $50,181.93 $290,133.15 $882,312.70 $442,636.49 $0.00 $0.00 $654,659.35 $0.00 $3,196,435.05 $50.24 $12.79 $457,682.72 $1,720,488.08 $2,566,901.84 $154,459.34 $1,269,032.65 $94,927.59 $0.00 $0.00 $20,276,264.86

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GAF 20 years of TPO locally, finishes two billionth square

By Lois Mittino Gray Mount Vernon’s GAF recently celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its top commercial product, TPO flattop roofing. On October 14, 2020, the company produced the two billionth square foot piece of the roofing material at its plant on Lower New Harmony Road.

Employees working in the commercial plant feasted on Hawg N’ Sauce barbecue and proudly took a group picture to mark the platinum anniversary milestone.

“The anniversary piece was donated to one of our customers in Elkhart, Indiana to use in their towable RV business. 75 percent of these vehicles use TPO roofing. What I tell my people is basically, three out of four Towable RVs sold in this country have a TPO roof made in Mount Vernon,” explained Jon Houchins, Plant Manager for Commercial Products. The roofing material is also widely used all across the United States on small to large buildings, such as warehouses, big box stores, and athletic stadiums.

“Our first venture into the product was in 2000. Some businesses were already using it, but it was still a fairly new product. GAF’s Mount Vernon plant was the first GAF plant in the nation to manufacture the thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). In that twenty years, we have manufactured two billion square feet of this widely used single-ply roofing membrane,” he described.

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ducing TPO around the country.”

The TPO comes in the three colors of white, tan, and gray, but can be made to order for any customer, such as in red. To see what the product looks like locally, it was used to cover the roof of the newlyconstructed WSI World Headquarters Building on Fourth Street in Mount Vernon.

The GAF acronym stands for General Aniline & Film. Interestingly, the company has its origins in making film for View Master toys, first introduced in 1939. Historically, it has been primarily focused on manufacturing of roofing materials for residential and commercial applications, as a part of Standard Industries. GAF’s products include a comprehensive portfolio of roofing and waterproofing solutions for residential and commercial properties, as well as for civil engineering applications. GAF provides end-to-end support for architects, specifiers, contractors and property owners seeking highquality performance and technical guidance solutions. The company has protected homes, businesses, families and communities for over 130 years. GAF is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.

The ‘sister side’ to Mount Vernon GAF is the residential shingle production plant, located on the property at 901 Givens Road. “The plant started operating in 1973 and currently is doing great,” said Sean Marren, Plant Manager of the Residential Operation. “Our product has been in high demand for the past couple of years.”

Samples of their shingles can be seen on the Cox

Elebrating the 20th anniversary of the GAF plant this month are, left to right, Curt Schneider, Brady Neaveill, Steve Hatch, James Brauser, James Bell, and Chris Gentry.

Group building being redone on 400 Mulberry Street in Mount Vernon.

“Production is very good, even with the challenges facing us during the COVID pandemic.

We have all the protocols in place and employee safety is foremost for us. We have recently completed an extensive warehouse expansion. We can now store more product here locally, the vast majority is stored on site. We will also have two production lines going very soon. The first has been in use 24/7 for six years and the second is ramping up right now to be 24/7 soon.”

Both the 209 residential and 36 commercial employees of GAF Mount Vernon are proud of their record of philanthropy in the local community. The company is a regular supporter of local programs and charities, participating in the

Posey County United Way Day of Caring, and conducting blood drives for the Red Cross, and food drives for the River Bend Food Pantry. The company often sponsors in house-cookouts to raise funds for Relay for Life. During the Christmas holidays, an Angel Tree is decorated with names and sizes for employees to purchase gifts for residents of the Hillcrest Youth Home. Some Employees also go into county classrooms to teach principles of budget planning and spending for Junior Achievement.

While the focus lately has been on the commercial product, both plant managers are optimistic that the next decades will bring even more success and prosperity. “We’re getting ready for the next twenty years now,” they both agreed with enthusiasm.

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Legal Advertisements and Court News continued Court, Mount Vernon Circuit Court Felony/Misdemeanor Cleora K. Haynes, 25, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Theft, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Theft, Class A Misdemeanor. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended. 1 year probation and fees, $1 plus costs, restitution.

Christina Rose Johnson, 30, Zionsville, Ill. Ct. 1- Burglary, Level 4 Felony; Ct. 2- Residential Entry, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Theft, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 4- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 5Unauthorized Entry of a Motor

Vehicle, Class B Misdemeanor.

Ct. 1 and 2 are dismissed. Ct. 32 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 4- 1 year Posey County Jail; Ct. 5- 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, 2 years probation and fees, no contact with victims or their property, counseling, 40 hours community service.

Richard Darrell Johnson, 68, Wadesville. Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended. $1 plus costs, $50 Domestic Violence Fee, 1 year probation and fees, counseling.

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Delmar H. Lemon, Jr., 39, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor.

Judgment of Conviction entered on Ct. 1 as a Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 1- 1 year Posey County Jail, all suspended except 60 days; Ct. 2- 60 days Posey County Jail; Ct. 3- 60 days Posey County Jail. $1 plus costs.

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2021-75 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Posey County Area Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Posey County Community Center, 111 Harmony Township Rd., New Harmony, Indiana to receive public comments concerning the following proposed amendment to The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County as submitted by Brian A. Goebel, et al.

153.123 DESIGNATION OF USE IN DISTRICTS. Subject to the requirements of this Ordinance, the designated solar energy projects are permitted uses (X) or special exception (E) uses in the following districts. No Improvement Location Permits shall issue to any Applicant without the Area Plan Commission granting preliminary and final approval at public hearings. Prior to entering into the approval process set forth in 153.124.01 below, all proposed Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects in which a property owner leases its land to a third party for income related to the production of electricity to be sold to utility transmission lines and/or electricity generated is not for the landowner’s personal use shall be required to rezone the property to M-2 – Medium Manufacturing if currently zoned as any other district at the time the application is made.

District SECS-1 SECS-2 SECS-3 X X Α X RS or R E E RT E E R-2 E E RM or R-3 E E RMH E E PUD E E R-O or O E E B-1 or NC E E B-1A or CS E E B-2 or CG E E B-3 or CH E E CBD E E X X M -1 X M-2 X X X 153.126.02 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS G. The Applicants and Owners of a SECS project shall provide and maintain screening of green arbor vitae in double stack rows at or exceeding the height of the solar panels around the perimeter of any SECS project that is visible from an adjacent nonparticipating landowner or public roadway. Arbor vitae screening shall be placed on the outside of the fencing for solar panels and accessory buildings required by Section 154.126.02(d).

153.126.03 SETBACKS AND HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS B. No solar panel may be located less than One Thousand Hundred (1,000) feet from any Non Participating landowner property line measured from the outer edge of the solar panel.

153.127.01 POST-CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINUED MAINTENANCE A. DECOMMISSIONING SECURITY. At the completion of construction but before any commercial operations begins, the Applicant shall secure and provide to the Area Plan Commission a cash performance bond held by a financial institution, surety bond, letter of credit.-or other form of financial assurance that is acceptable to the Area Plan Commission (the “Decommissioning Security”) equal to 125% of the estimated cost of decommissioning the project pursuant to the Decommissioning Plan. The Decommissioning Security, in computing the estimated cost of decommissioning, shall consider and deduct up to 65% of the Net Salvage Value (as defined) of the project. The amount of the Decommissioning Security shall be adjusted annually by January 31 by an amount equal to the increase in the CPI Index. “CPI Index” shall mean the Consumer Price Index for “All Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average, All items,” issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, or, if discontinued or no longer published, such other governmental index that most closely matches the manner in which inflation had been previously tracked as selected by the Area Plan Commission. The Decommissioning Plan and Decommissioning Surety shall be re-evaluated every five (5) years commencing with the operation of the project by a licensed engineer approved by the Area Plan Commission and qualified to provide an estimate of the cost of decommissioning of the project and the Net Salvage Value of the project (the “Decommissioning Engineer”). A new Decommissioning Security in the revised amount, if any, shall be provided within sixty (60) days of the approval of the updated Decommissioning Plan.

Written comments concerning the proposed amendment may be filed with the Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission by March 5, 2021 4:00 pm by delivering, emailing or mailing the comments to the address below and all comments received by this date will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposed amendment will be heard at the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. The Commission may set time limits for oral comments at the public hearing as necessary. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Area Plan Commission office, Second Floor, Coliseum Building, Room 223, Mt. Vernon, Indiana, 47620. A copy of the proposed amendment may also be viewed at www. poseycountyin.gov. Email: areaplancommission@poseycountyin.gov POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY: MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp

Vehicle with an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .15 or More, Class A Misdemeanor.

6 months Posey County Jail, suspended. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, 6 months probation and fees, counseling, driver’s license suspended 30 days.

Trena L. Morris, 57, New Harmony. Ct. 1- Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Official, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Battery Against a Public Safety Official, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 is dismissed. Ct. 2- 12 months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 4- 180 days Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended. $1 plus costs, 12 months probation and fees.

Ryan Persich, 31, Mount Vernon. Operating a Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor.

Dismissed.

James Pfarner, 31, Mount Vernon. Operating a Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor.

Dismissed.

Jeffrey Peterson, 31, Mount Vernon. Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor. 66 days Posey County Jail.

2021-65 MEDIA NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Posey County Council will hold its regularly scheduled March meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at the Posey County 4H Fairgrounds Community Center located at 111 Harmony Township Road in New Harmony, Indiana.

Dated: February 11, 2021.

Maegen L. Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on February 16, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-74 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS/AREA PLAN COMMISSION MARCH 11, 2021 MEETING LOCATION CHANGE The March 11, 2021 Area Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings will be held at the Posey County Community Center, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony. The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is at 5:00 p.m. and the Area Plan Commission meeting is at 6:00 p.m.

Mindy Bourne, Executive Director Posey County Area Plan Commission News on February 16, 2021 hspaxlp

Grain Prices and Marketing The great grain rally is well underway. With the coldest temperatures in a few years upon us, time indoors allows for a little thought on how best to capitalize on tight supplies and worries about South American harvest yields. Help exists through a quick analysis of past trends and an upcoming event.

Looking at wheat, prices have increased from a low of 4.75 dollars per bushel back in late June, wheat harvest season, to around 6.50 as of this writing.

The Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program with the Farm Service Agency considers 5.50 to be the safety net reference price after which payments would be issued.

Wheat farmers have gone from guaranteed losses to potential profits, assuming the crop that is marketed comes to pass. Initial concerns about this cold weather doing significant damage to the wheat crop are likely mitigated with the snow and ice coverage insulating the crop. The change in price comes from nearly every level of the market, from relative weakness of the dollar to protections placed on usual net exporting countries to protect internal supply.

In soybeans, China purchasing is influencing the market. Tight supplies and lower expected carryover from good export numbers all around also factor in. The low for soybean prices in the past year occurred at 8.24 dollars per bushel back in March. Current prices for soybeans are in the 14 dollar range. The PLC safety net price is 8.40. Promising news for soybean farmers, but South America specializes in soybean production. Will harvest in the Southern Hemisphere moder-

ate these numbers as Spring approaches in the Northern Hemisphere?

Corn is currently north of 5.50 dollars per bushel, with the low having been at 3.08 back in August prior to harvest. PLC reference price is 3.70. The derecho in the “I” states reduced anticipated yields greater than what was expected to start the rally, with exports coming in to fill the gap. WASDE reports, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate reports, help all of these numbers tremendously. The year 2014 is referenced in articles relating to these reports, reflecting the end of the last agricultural boom in the economy.

A grain marketing panel discussion will be held on February 19 featuring grain marketers from CMS Grain, Superior Ag, ADM, CGB, Valero, and Green Plains companies in southwestern Indiana. They all have excellent knowledge of world grain stocks and individual company portfolios. Folks interested in learning more about agricultural economics during this period can join at https://purdue- edu.zoom.us/j/97 786080340?pwd=NWlFM3JVT U43d0Fnd0I3RllmMzlBQT09 or https://tinyurl.com/amn6qlbn.

To the author’s knowledge, Reddit has not influenced these markets. Investors willing to short or short squeeze can and have done so in the agricultural futures market, however. Like other commodities, one need not physically have the product to contract for delivery, assuming one offloads the contract before it comes to maturity. For more information on grain markets or the panel discussion, contact Hans at hschmitz@purdue.edu or 812838-1331.

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Indiana’s Individual Income Tax Season Opened Feb. 12 DOR starts accepting electronic and paper-filed returns The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) started accepting filings for the 2021 individual income tax season on February 12, 2021, in concert with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Individuals have until April 15, 2021, to file both their state and federal income tax returns and pay any taxes owed.

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Clem, Dassel & Co. is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the key to our long term success.

Why us - because it’s not about us, it’s about you!

178 S. Lockwood, Poseyville, Ind. 812-874-3627

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What is IRS Free File?

The IRS Free File Program is a public-private partnership between the IRS and many tax preparation and filing software industry leaders who provide their brand-name products for free. It provides two ways for taxpayers to prepare and file their federal income tax online for free: Traditional IRS Free File provides free online tax preparation and filing options on IRS partner sites. Our partners are online tax preparation companies that develop and deliver this service at no cost to qualifying taxpayers. Please note, only taxpayers whose adjusted gross income (or AGI) is $72,000 or less qualify for any IRS Free File partner offers.

Free File Fillable Forms are electronic federal tax forms you can fill out and file online for free. If you choose this option, you should know how to prepare your own tax return. Please note, it is the only IRS Free File option available for taxpayers whose income (AGI) is greater than $72,000.

How Free File offers work

Choose an IRS Free File option from a partner company, prepare and file your federal tax return on their site, and get an email when we accept your return.

IRS Free File Program offers the most commonly filed forms and schedules for taxpayers.

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IRS Free File partners are online tax preparation companies that offer IRS Free File at no cost to qualifying taxpayers. The partners are part of the Free File Alliance, which coordinates with the IRS to provide their services to you This non-profit, public-private partnership is dedicated to helping millions of people prepare and file their federal taxes online for free.

The IRS does not endorse any individual partner company.

What you need to get started Personal Information You Need A copy of last year’s tax return in order to access your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Valid Social Security numbers for yourself, your spouse, and any dependent, if applicable Income and Receipts Social Security benefits Unemployment Compensation All receipts pertaining to your small business, if applicable Income receipts from rental, real estate, royalties, partnerships, S corporation, trusts Other income W-2s, showing your annual wages from all of your employers Form 1099-INT, showing interest paid to you throughout the year Form 1099-G, showing any refund, credit or offset of state and

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 local taxes Forms 1099-DIV and 1099-R, showing dividends and distributions from retirement and other plans paid to you during the year ACA Filers Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement. For more information see Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Provisions.

Form 8962, Premium Tax Credit File Electronically Verify your identity by using your 2019 AGI. If you created a 2019 personal identification number, that will work too. The personal identification number required that you create a five-digit PIN that could be any five numbers (except all zeros) that you choose which serves as your electronic signature.

Don’t have your AGI or PIN? If you do not have a copy of your 2019 tax return, you may use the IRS Get Transcript selfhelp tools to get a tax return transcript showing your AGI. You have two options: Online: Select the Tax Return Transcript and use only the “Adjusted Gross Income” line entry. Secure Access: How to Register for Certain Online Self-Help Tools provides you with the information you need to make the request.

By Mail: Please allow 5 to 10 days for delivery. Use only the “Adjusted Gross Income” line entry.

Contact Information To get a notification from the Free File software company that your return was accepted by IRS, you need a valid email address.

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Mt. Vernon Branch

321 N. Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Branch Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am - 4pm | Fri 9am - 6pm Drive-Thru: Mon - Thurs 9am - 4pm | Fri 9am - 6pm | Sat 9am - Noon

Continuing the Legacy.

“After more than 35 years, Wilson is continuing the traditions set out in 1984 and recognizing our humble beginnings in the back of Joe Wilson’s Furniture Store. More than once I have sat down with a family at a dining table sold by my grandfather sixty years ago.

At Wilson, we are true to the evolving profession we are in, all while still embodying the same history and spirit that was carried by my family in building a name around honesty, loyalty, and service.”

Andrew Wilson, President

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