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Posey County Jail generating income

By Lois Mittino Gray Members of the Posey County Council received some positive economic news at its February 13, morning meeting at the Hovey House. The Posey County Jail is generating income for the County General Fund taking in inmates from other locales.

This revenue source will add even more to county coffers when the new jail expansion wings are ready for occupancy by late spring.

When asked how many “paying customers” were in the jail as of that morning, Posey County Sheriff Greg Oeth reported that 67 of the 116 inmates were rent-paying. “The lion’s share is coming from Sherriff Wedding in Vanderburgh County,” he explained. “Right now, we are making do with the existing building. When the two new wings open, we will have greater

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Cynthiana welcomes new Town Marshal North Posey High School seniors David Bender and Hannah Will became North Posey’s homecoming royalty between games on Friday night at North Posey High School. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Heather Morlan There’s a new marshal in town for the Town of Cynthiana. At their regular town board meeting last Wednesday night, the attendees were introduced to Michael McGregor. McGregor was the Town Marshal for the Town of Francisco, Ind., until his resignation last November, according to the Princeton Daily Clarion.

McGregor responded, “Glad I was selected, and I will do the best of my abilities and I look forward to working with everybody including the community”.

McGregor begins the position with a 90-day probationary period and will serve the Town of Cynthiana up to 25

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A piece of history: PC Alliance sees presentation on bridge restoration

By Lois Mittino Gray Mark Hacker told Lora Arneberg that she should call VicePresident Mike Pence right now, today!” Arneberg, Wabash River Bridge Project Manager, was the featured speaker at the Wednesday, February 7 luncheon meeting of the Posey County Alliance at the Western Hills Country Club in Mount Vernon. She showed a visual presentation of the present

state of the bridge and designer plans for turning the defunct structure into a pedestrian walkway and event-centered bridge.

During the question period after her talk, Hacker, a Solutions Specialist at Pinnacle Computer Services, enthusiastically encouraged her to go straight to the second in command. “Pence knows Indiana and New Harmony. They’re all homers up there. He and his staff

know where to pull the strings to make your connections. Start up there.”

Ms. Arneberg explained that the first step to making this a reality is to form a separate entity to own the bridge that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

No local, county, or state agency wants to have it, with all its possible liability issues, so it cannot get private or federal grant money.

Erin Koester named new South Terrace principal

By Heather Morlan As of June 6, Kelly Carlton will retire as the Principal of South Terrace Elementary after serving the MSD of North Posey for 35 years.

At the February 12 board meeting, the board unanimously approved the retirement as well as the transfer of Erin Koester from Assistant Principal of North Posey High School to Principal of South Terrace Elemen-

A separate entity with legal ownership could apply for grant money to rehabilitate and repurpose the half mile long bridge and that needs to be created.

Recounting its history, the steel truss bridge was built in the 1930’s and turned over to the federallycreated White County Bridge Commission. It was to temporarily collect toll fees, until a nearby government agency claimed it.

“This was a fairly common thing to do with bridges back then, but it is now the only one in our country, of many, that was not transferred to local hands,” she explained. “It was federally created, but did not come with federal dollars.”

The three–man White County Commission ran the bridge until it closed in 2012. At that time, only

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Second round of grants planned for facade upgrades Special to the News Second Round of Grant Program for Façade Improvements in Downtown Mount Vernon After a successful façade grant program in 2017, the Mount Vernon Redevelopment Commission announces it will be offering $20,000.00 in grant funding for the 2018 Mt Vernon Downtown Façade Grant Program.

In 2017 the Redevelopment Commission awarded $20,000 in

tary effective the 2018-2019 school year. Koester will receive a twoyear contract starting at $76,000 and eligible for a raise in the 2019-2020 contract year.

The board also approved assistant superintendent Angela Wannemuehler’s request to hire Amy Mohr

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Erin Koester

Briefly Kiwanis Club Honoring Kim O’Grady: The Red Wagon February 21, 6:15 p.m.

6950 Frontage Road, PV PCSWCD Workshop: Fairgrounds February 22, 8 a.m.

111 Harmony Twnshp Road, NH

NP Hall of Fame: NP High School February 24, 6 p.m.

5900 High School Road, PV Ribeye Dinner and Auction: RGRG February 24, 4:30 p.m.

Ribeyre Gymnasium, NH Meet the Candidates: Posey County Democrats February 24, 10 a.m.

Democratic HQ, MV Storytime with live animals: Alexandrian Public Library February 27, 6 p.m.

115 West Fifth Street, MV More information on these and other events inside today’s Posey County News

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Matt Norrick stands with one of the many saltwater aquariums in his Posey County home. Photo by Pam Robinson

Under the sea Elaborate saltwater reef system is local man’s own creation

By Pam Robinson Posey County resident Matt Norrick thinks outside the typical glass rectangle concerning saltwater aquariums. The 37-year-old ITT graduate in automation has designed and partially built a 300-gallon saltwater reef system in his downstairs recreation room — all monitored with a cell phone app. The real beauty for Norrick is, however, the system requires only about 30 minutes each week to clean and maintain.

“I built the system to be maintenance-free as much as I possibly could. I’m a busy guy, and sometimes I put things on the back burner,” states Norrick, Instrumentation and Electrical Supervisor at Countrymark in Mount Vernon. “I built it this way so the system is basically on autopilot.

The saltwater reef system links, Norrick explains, five tanks together through pipes in the wall to create a filtration system. Three tanks are seen: a 29-gallon aquarium behind the downstairs

bar, a 30 gallon in a closet to grow small coral fragments, and a 180-gallon aquarium covering the north wall of the recreation room. The aquariums contain both saltwater fish and live coral. No cheap imitations here.

Two tanks are unseen behind paneling. Norrick says these tanks hold the main filtration for all the tanks downstairs plus a refugium, which contains

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In wake of shooting, it is time to humble ourselves I read about the recent mon understanding, it is A M active shooter drill at time for the real question.

I M Mount Vernon High What can we do to help S School. I couldn’t help but combat this problem? think, what a great idea.

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immune to this travesty. ments on a website A good school in Florida inferring that he would faced an active shooter situation this week, in one day become a school shooter. Calls were which many died. made to the FBI, according to news outlets.

Let’s take a second to think about all the I am sure that the FBI is extremely busy and children running for their lives. Some made they are probably overworked. Items fall it and some did not. An assistant football through the cracks. coach apparently laid his life on the line and What happened to “see something, say protected children from being shot. He later something�? In this politically correct world, died. What a bold move. A janitor rushed we are taught to not suspect people of doing children away from harms way. There was wrong. We are taught to be careful of hurtsadness, but there were also heroes. ing people’s feelings. We have to get over Next, you knew what was coming. People this. If you see a person making comments began chants to ban guns and assault weapabout what they want to do, you need to say ons. I am reminded of the war on drugs and something. If you know of a person that is how well that worked. We made illicit and harming animals, making threats or writing recreational drugs illegal. Thank goodness, what they would like to do on social media, too! I am glad we no longer have to worry by all means, tell the authorities. What if your about the threat of drugs any longer. That was inaction leads to death, but your report leads sarcasm, of course. to lives being saved? What if you reportBanning guns or making certain guns ing the possible issue, leads to the potential illegal only assures that law-abiding citizens perpetrator receiving help? will not have guns or those types of guns.

I would be remiss to leave out the issue The truth is, criminals will always ďŹ nd a way of social isolation, caused in part by social to get guns. A responsible and trained gun media. I am guilty of using social media owner is the best defense to a criminal planprobably more than I should at times. Studies ning to act in terrorism. have shown that people get a good feeling If a criminal knows that you are against when they see “likes,â€? or “comments,â€? about guns and say you put a poster out in your their posts. This generation may be the most yard, you are telling them that your house self-loving generation that I have known or is not protected with a gun. I love the police even studied. and they do a fantastic job, but are you willThe selďŹ e photo has become an epidemic. ing to bet your family’s life that they make it People want others to see them and apto your house in time before an intruder takes prove. They see famous people taking their the life of a family member? clothes o and getting famous. This causes Now that we have addressed the elephant our young people to chase the same kind in the room and at least reached some comof praise. Some do this and get what they

perceive to be, positive attention. They also allow predators to be creepy and possibly attack them. A photo on the internet or sent to the wrong people can haunt a person for the rest of their life. Many times people brag about where they are at, or say they are home alone. All of these things tell criminals where you are and when you are most vulnerable.

Kids are just plain cruel on social media.

When I went to school, kids got bullied, made fun of for the silly things they did, etc.

However, social media gives mean kids the ability to make fun of children at school, when they go home and even throughout the night when the child should be sleeping.

Why do I bring up social media when writing about gun violence in schools?

Kids today have a hard time relating with one another. They live their lives behind a keyboard. They have 1,000 friends on social media that comment on their photos, but possibly zero friends to call when things go wrong.

A real friend listens to the socially isolated student. They talk about the problems they face. That friend is an outlet for the troubled student, and also someone that can get the proper leadership involved before problems develop.

Cutting, depression and poor self-esteem, are problems in our schools. Our kids need people to talk to, not social media to make them feel worse. If you see a person that is struggling with life, go talk to them. Say something nice. It doesn’t matter what others think. You can make a dierence and really help someone, just by showing interest.

I just saw where on a television show called The View, where it made fun of our vice president regarding his faith. How far have we fallen as a nation when the television shows on major networks make fun of a man’s Christian faith? They said talking to

and hearing Jesus was mental illness. This is so ugly.

We have a serious problem that is leading to shootings. There are many areas and it is a complex issue, but what can we do? Teach your children to be nice to the students that have no friends. Limit their social media usage. Have dinner together with your children and talk about their days without phones at the table. Take an interest in what they are watching, listening to, and what they are posting online.

Atheists cry out what kind of god would allow shootings in school, tragedies, etc. If we’re going to be honest, how many schools have tried to push God out of the classroom in regards to political-correctness culture?

How many schools focus on teaching sensitivity to every culture and religion, unless it is Christianity?

We are faced with trying times in deed, but there is hope and his name is Jesus. “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will forgive their sin, and heal their land.� -2 Chroncicles 7:14.

There it is in black and white. It’s time to humble ourselves, not lift ourselves up.

It’s time to bring God to the forefront of our lives. It’s time to repent. It’s time to seek God again. It’s time that we thirst after his word and long to please him.

This will not be a popular message. This will rub many people the wrong way. We are taught to go with the ow. We are taught to be politically correct to everyone, unless they are Christian. It’s time that we speak some truth. If your friend was headed down the wrong path and in harms way, would you be politically correct and tolerant of their decision, or would you save their life? It’s time to make that decision.

weren’t deal breakers.

Almost immediately Dave sent a picture of a car that ďŹ t my needs. A 2015 Kia Sportage with less than 40,00 miles on the odometer.

Sadly, it didn’t ďŹ t my pocketbook. And since I didn’t yet have the insurance check, I couldn’t make any kind of deal yet, anyway. No problem, said Dave.

A very few days later, said check arrived and I called Dave. I’m ready to get this over with. After asking a few more questions, he assured me that my budget was workable and that he would get back to me as soon as possible.

I got the check on Monday. Tuesday afternoon, I signed the paperwork and drove o the lot with my new wheels. The car? A 2015 silver Kia Sportage with less than 40,000 miles on the odometer. Score!! (Sorry, though, Dave – it’s not a Ford!) The very same one Dave had suggested to me when I ďŹ rst called.

Unbelievably, there had been a price reduction that now made the car aordable. I asked what was wrong with it. It was thoroughly checked by mechanics who assured me that there was nothing wrong with the car; it had simply been overpriced to begin with.

Paperwork and documents and information were exchanged by text and email that Monday evening. (What did we do without computers!?) The only minor hiccup was that I had frozen my credit reports after an account of mine had been hacked. Unfreezing said accounts took a bit longer than I expected, but patience (sorta!) prevailed and the proper

reports were made available.

No sunroof. No heated seats. But‌it has a remote engine start! Amazing! I can go to the window in my oďŹƒce, which faces my detached garage, point and click the remote start thingamajiggy (that’s a technical term‌), and voila! I get into a toasty vehicle when I head o to work a few minutes later!

Buying a new, or dierent, car was a piece of cake. I did my homework. I knew what I was looking for, I knew my budget, and I had great help checking out what was available.

I really wasn’t nervous through the whole process. Good for me!!! And I’m looking forward to driving this car for at least seven or eight more years. Just gotta stay away from the deer!!

Over the course of the last couple of years I have made some big changes in my life.

Due to those changes I needed to buy a new house – on my own. A big thanks to a great realtor (thanks, Michelle!) and my son, John, for helping out big-time with that purchase.

Buying a car, which I understand can be quite traumatic with the wrong salesman, was another ďŹ rst for me. Again, thanks for outside help.

But I did it! I found the conďŹ dence to make (scary!) major decisions on my own. For a bit, I was afraid I had lost the part of me that could make any decision, second guessing any action I took. I’m ďŹ nding more of me and that conďŹ dence with every day that passes. I’ve found that I like stepping out of my comfort zone a bit. And that is truly all that matters.

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I’m talented. What can I say; I obviously know what I’m doing. Or not.

After the dust, or pieces of my car, settled, the insurance company decided that it would cost more to repair my trusty car than it was worth. My car was totaled. I was expecting that decision. The car – a 2009 Kia Sportage - was nine years old and had something over 150,000 miles on it. The interior was in good shape; nothing that a good cleaning couldn’t take care of. However, the body of said car was also new on the passenger side and the back, thanks to prior, ahem, incidents, so all of it wasn’t that old. It was a good car, though.

I had been checking to see what the tradein value of my car might because, well, it was nine years old and had something over

150,000 miles on it. Have to be realistic, here; it won’t last forever. I had been checking the Kelley Blue Book value to help me decide on a budget for a new vehicle. I was pleasantly surprised, then, when the insurance company told me how much they were going to pay to retire – junk – my car. Good news.

I had already decided that, when I needed a new vehicle, I would probably buy a used car. Again, I had been doing some homework so I knew what I was looking for. Just didn’t expect to have start looking so soon, and with a deadline, too. I couldn’t keep the rental car forever (didn’t want to, either – remember, it reeked of cigarette smoke!!).

It just so happens that I have a long-time, really good friend who knows something about buying and selling cars. Enter Dave Pearce. Yep. The newspaper editor. I called him soon after I got the word from the insurance company to start the search for a new car. I outlined what I needed (four wheels, a motor, a steering wheel, radio/CD, and heating and air conditioning). I asked for a sun roof and seat warmers, but noted that those items

Guest Column: State Rep. Wendy McNamara Local support services for victims of abuse Abuse can come in many forms and ďŹ nding help can be diďŹƒcult.

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence or mental abuse, please know there are local resources available for support. In our region, Albion Fellows Bacon Center oers free and conďŹ dential services to women who are victims of abuse.

This center is open 24 hours and is dedicated to providing safety as well as emotion-

al and psychological help to victims. They work closely with law enforcement and local prosecutors to assist families who have been impacted.

Statewide, if you are in a crisis or emergency situation, you can call 211 anytime.

This is a free, conďŹ dential service for all Hoosiers in need of assistance including food, housing, heating and addiction support.

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I can’t relate in a family newspaper my very first thought as I slipped on that icy stoop at JPeg Ranch and crashed precipitously into the large stone behind it. As I felt my left kidney complain about the cruel blow, my mind was in the pure reaction mode. Contemplation of the irony involved arose only after I realized I was not dead.

Peg later said I must have actually landed on my head as there appeared to be no lasting damage.

But as the Good Book says, “In the beginning ...� Last Friday morning’s near rendezvous with mortality began about 5:00 a.m. when I was shaving and heard Peg shriek, “Jim, get down here!� As I had experienced that tone for years

I went ahead shaving thinking she probably had some task in mind for me that might be able to be avoided if I feigned deafness.

Peg stormed into the bathroom with the same attitude I remembered my drill sergeant had in basic training. “There’s a mouse in the sticky trap behind the commode in the laundry room!� I figured this was not going away but held out a glimmer of hope the mouse may have managed to escape and, therefore, so could I. I made no reply. “You (why me?) need to get that thing out of here right now!

And take it out to the burn pile. Do not even try to just throw it in the trash until the trash men come next week.� She is always at least one bad decision ahead of me.

Gentle Reader, you may recall that last Friday we still had the fro-

zen remnants of ice and sleet from Mother Nature’s assault. Most of it was melted but some had re-frozen.

Unfortunately for me the clear, invisible ice still covered the path out to the burn pile and most importantly the deck and steps leading to the path. Hold that thought.

Resigning myself to my spousal fate I checked behind the commode and found one fairly normal sized mouse looking at me with what appeared to be a respectful appeal for clemency. I picked up the trap and mouse with my left hand and headed out the three-season porch to the deck. Everything looked okay to me so I stepped down off the deck onto the large white stone step which also looked clear. Well, it was clear, clear ice.

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my left kidney into the stoop and wishing I’d pass out. I didn’t. I first processed the similarity between the excruciating pain I was currently feeling and the only slightly more exhilarating level brought on when I broke my leg skiing. Once I finished cursing the darkness I began to contemplate why I had not just released the mouse and let it slip on the ice. Instead the mouse pulled away from the now crumpled trap and as I helplessly watched it looked back over its shoulder with an expression that appeared to me both sardonic and sarcastic. It did not hang around to offer aid or comfort.

After about ten minutes of writhing on the ice-covered ground and trying to figure out how I could parlay the situation into some advantage against Peg, I struggled

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my way back into the house seeking sympathy. Peg said, “I do not see any blood and, more importantly, where’s the mouse?� That was when the poem by Robert Burns, Ode to a Wee Mousie, came to mind. “The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray�, or in my case, Peg’s best laid plans for me.

Oh by the way, not only was Peg about as sympathetic as a traffic cop in Alabama when you have an Indiana license tag, but when I went to see Dr. Lee he took one brief but professional look and said, “You are not dying, it’s only an ugly bruise. But if you want me to, I’ll call Peg and tell her you cannot do any chores until Spring.�

Unfortunately, he was only kidding.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018 David Cartwright David E. Cartwright “Cartenhopper” 78, of Evansville, Indiana, born to Welzie and Elmera (Cox) Cartwright on August 15, 1939, in Wadesville, Indiana, died peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

He graduated from New Harmony High School in 1957 and was a steel purchasing agent for International Steel and Faultless Caster.

Surviving are his wife: Janis (Kirsch) Cartwright; daughters: Christina (Thomas) Roehm of Mount Vernon, Indiana and Tamara (Kyle) Hanson of Durango, Colorado; sister: Joanna (Robert) Donner of Bellville, Ohio; brother-in-law: Roger (Trudy) Kirsch of Bloomingdale, Illinois; sister-in-law: Kristie Kirsch of Evansville, Indiana; grandchildren: Amiah and Sadie Hanson; nieces and nephews: Amy (Greg) Miller of Delaware, Ohio, John (Debbie) Donner of Bellville, Ohio, Kevin (Becky) Kirsch of Crawfordsville, Indiana, Ryan (Carrie) Kirsch of Saint Charles, Illinois, Alison (Andrew) Tarman of Saint Charles, Illinois, Jon (Julie) Kirsch of Roselle, Illinois, Kendra (Brett) Wilkerson of Apopka, Florida and Keegan Kirsch of Longmont, Colorado.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother: Ramon Dale Cartwright; brother-in-law: Wayne Kirsch and nephews: Bob Donner, Jr. and Nicholas Kirsch.

Graveside funeral services were 11 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Wadesville, Indiana.

Arrangements handled by Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville.

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Robert E. Reutter Robert E. Reutter, 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018, in Sarasota, Fla. He was born on May 13, 1929, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Elbert and Mame (Huff) Reutter.

Robert was an Air Force veteran, serving F t i as an instructor. He started as a school bus driver for the EVSC and retired as Superintendent of the EVSC Bus Transportation. He was an avid golfer, loved fishing, crossword puzzles, and enjoyed building model airplanes. Robert was a life member of the West Side Nut Club and a member of the VFW Post #1114. He was a 1947 graduate of F. J. Reitz High School.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Richard Reutter.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Reutter; son, Tom Reutter (Sarah); daughter, Diana Mahrenholz (Terry); sisters, Mary Ann Bryant (Gary) and Carol Dingman (Gordon); grandchildren, Melissa Mahrenholz, John Mahrenholz (Stacy), Claire and William Reutter.

Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Alexander Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 2200 Mesker Park Drive, officiated

by Pastor Charlie Brown, with burial following the service. Friends may visit Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Alexander North Chapel and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until service time at the Mausoleum Chapel.

Contributions may be made to the West Side Nut Club. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.

William Price

Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Schmitz swears in the new Cynthiana Town Marshall, Michael McGregor during the monthly meeting held Wednesday, February 14, 2018. See story beginning on Page A1. Photo by Heather Morlan

Local man arrested in MV shooting case

By Dave Pearce A Posey County man who had been sought by the Mount Vernon Police Department for a shooting has been located in Las Vegas and has now been returned home to face charges.

The shooting occurred two weeks ago on a Saturday night in the area of Sixth and Owen streets in Mount Vernon.

Kyler Butler was found by U.S. Marshals in the Las Vegas

Kyler Butler area and has been extradited to

William Melvin Price, 75, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018, at his home. He was born April 12, 1942, in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Robert Range and Rosevelyn Jean (Guest) Price.

M l i served d in i the th United U Melvin States Army after high school. After his time in the service, he was a farmhand and a truck driver. Melvin enjoyed fishing and cooking outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, April Cox; son, Terrence Price; and brother, Robert Eugene Price.

He is survived by his sister, Rose M. Price of Mount Vernon; daughter, Kathy M. Price, of Mount Vernon; son, Derrick E. Price, of Louisville, Ky.; stepson from Evansville; several grandchildren; and a few great-grandchildren.

No services are being held.

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

Posey County. He is now in the Posey County Jail. He’s charged with two counts of attempted murder, battery, and criminal recklessness.

Police say Butler shot 40-year-old John Mattingly of Mount Vernon; he was driven to West Third Street by a friend.

Mattingly was shot in the shoulder but he’s now out of the hospital.

School for $27,079. Two Dodge Ram Quad trucks were unanimously approved for purchase at $49,498. A 2018 passenger bus that will carry 72 passengers was also approved for purchase at $79,879 as well as a 2018 micro-bus for $59,636.

Many substitute teaching positions were approved for employees that are planning to take FMLA leave from the district. Janet Yelling from February 20-23, 2018, Amanda Boruff from February 20, 2018 to May 18, 2018, Tiffany Harvey from February 28, 2018 to May 18, 2018 and Debbie Phillips from March 13, 2018 to April 10, 2018.

Substitutes that were hired are Lydia Hoops, Emma Werry and Claire Helfrich. Jessica Smith was approved to continue to cover for North Elementary teacher Rick LeGrange.

Margaret Camp was hired as the junior high track coach, Charlie Grimes and Ryan Nowak were hired as volunteer tennis coaches for the upcoming 2018 season. Sandy Bender and Theresa Newman will continue to be volunteer coaches for the junior high girls’ team.

Brandon Barrett was approved to host the Eighth Annual Valhalla Race on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 9 a.m.

Thurman Hook Thurman Ridley “TR” Hook, 70, of Mount Vernon, Ind., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Linda E. White Hospice. He was born October 14, 1947, in Evansville, Ind., to the late Harld and dM h )H old Mary (B (Beshear) Hook.

TR was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and Agape Family Ministry. TR very much enjoyed attending Brady’s football games and wrestling matches.

He was preceded in death by sons, Ryan Hook and Mark Mosley; and sister, Dody Kelley.

He is survived by his wife, Sally (Schreiber) Hook; sons, Brady Hook, Mike (Elaise) Mosley and Zachary Turner; daughters, Courtney (Luis) Garcia and Hayley Turner; grandchildren, Aden Hook, Tara and Seth Mosley; sisters, Cynthia (Tom) Lee and Carole Hook.

Memorial were held Monday, February 19, 2018, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St., Mount Vernon, with Pastor Jim Weihrauch officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Chemo Buddies.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

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‘Principal’ continued from Page A1 into the newly created position of eLearning coach for the district effective the fourth nine weeks. Her salary will remain the same as her current teaching position, but days will be added to her contract.

Maintenance assistants were approved to be hired.

North Posey High/Junior High hired Cody Campbell effective March 1, 2018 and North Elementary hired Steven Sims effective March 5, 2018.

After 40 years of service, William Hopf’s request to retire from the North Posey bus garage was approved effective March 23, 2018. The long-time maintenance assistant for North Elementary, Bernie Goebel has transferred to the bus garage opening as a mechanic effective March 5, 2018.

Over $250,000 in purchases were approved by the board at last Monday night’s meeting.

Two washing machines were approved for purchase from Effingers in Poseyville for $445 each and will be placed in the high school and North Elementary. Two stainless work tables were approved for purchase for $3,811 and two dishwashers. One dishwasher for North Elementary will be purchased for $29,721 and one for North Posey High

Jeffrey Allen Mulkey, 69, of Poseyville, Ind., born to Malcolm Eugene and Virginia (Bain) Mulkey on January 29, 1949, in Evansville, Ind., passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

He graduated from North Posey High School in 1967; received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Evansville and his Masters Degree from Ball State University. He was employed at Duke Energy for 33 years. He was an artist and loved music and played in the “Weejuns” band.

Surviving are his wife: Barbara Sue (Harness) Mulkey; son: Travis Mulkey of Poseyville; daughters: Caitlin Mulkey and Cailee Mulkey both of Poseyville; brothers: William (Marsha) Mulkey of Lafayette, Ind., and Christopher (Susie) Mulkey of Poseyville; sisters: Candace (Keith) Lockwood and Christina (Jim) Hisch both of Poseyville and two grandchildren: Macy and Maddox Mulkey.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

Memorial services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time, Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: University of Evansville Alumni Association.

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

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The next regular board meeting will be Monday, March 12, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at North Elementary.

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Despite water’s benefits, sometimes its a chore to drink Madeleine, I recently made the remark that no matter what malady one has, every doctor adds “drink more water, and get more exerciseâ€? as the last recommendation. I am sure that these two things would beneďŹ t almost everyone, but I ďŹ nd both of those things hard to comply with. I drink water with most of my meals, but I can never drink huge amounts. I know that a lot of folks carry around some type of water bottle all the time. I just do not have the normal thirst that others seem to possess.

Perhaps the fact that I do not perspire has something to do with this.

I just do not know. I usually have a couple of bottled waters in the car, but I rarely ďŹ nish one of them.

For one thing, I really do not like the taste of this stale water, which has been stored in that bottle for months. In some areas, water from the tap might have a weird odor, or actually might not be safe to drink.

One of the best tasting waters I can recall was actually not recommended for drinking, but I did it anyway. In the Cynthiana home of my childhood, we did not have a connection to city water. For water that was not drinkable, there was a cistern. It provided water for clean-

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ing and all else. We brought our drinking water in glass jars from town.

However, at the very back of the property, there was a well with a pitcher pump. This is the type of pump that features a long handle that must be vigorously moved up and down to bring water up and out the spout. Madeleine, I doubt you and others in your age group know much about these. This particular pump was on an elevated well top; a concrete circle over bricks.

I can remember running back to the well, and pulling myself up on top of the well, using the pump handle. Most of the time, a few pumping motions brought forth water. My grandfather had paid to have this water tested, and it was not rated good enough to consume.

However, it had excellent avor and I always took along a tin cup, so that I could have a long cold drink. Untreated water like this

usually has a variety of natural minerals which actually enhance the avor.

As far as I can remember, I never had any ill eects from drinking this water. Other friends of that time period told me that they used water from wells like this all of the time. Nobody will ever know if this usage caused anyone to have health issues.

In the 21st century, many people only consume bottled water. There are a variety of reasons for this, of course. It is convenient, and can be assumed to be “safe.â€? Instead of taking along a soft drink, it is the healthy choice. There are hundreds of brands, including the ones with avors. This is an enormous industry, and not likely to go away.

I can remember when bottled water ďŹ rst appeared, and I thought at the time that only a fool would pay for water like that. Obviously, I was wrong. I sometimes drink bottled water, and keep it in the car for a source of a quick drink.

Personally, I do not like the taste.

No matter how it has been touted and accepted, it is still stale water.

To test this theory, anyone can get a glass of water from the tap, and let it sit on the counter for several days. Compare the avor with freshly drawn water.

Water is far more complicated than most of us think about. It is not unusual for areas to issue a “boil order� when there has been a break in the system that might allow contamination. There are far

too many variables to write about here. Water for all cities goes through a puriďŹ cation process.

When uoride was ďŹ rst introduced, there was resistance to drinking it.

Although it has greatly helped to save teeth, rumors still persist about its safety.

When we operated Country Cottage Restaurant in New Harmony, we installed an elaborate and expensive water ďŹ ltration system because that town’s water had various and unexpected problems. I was constantly hearing stories from my customers about how a load of laundry had ruined their clothing. I am sure that this is now vastly improved.

No matter where I am, I usually choose to drink water in restaurants. I feel better when it comes from the soft drink machine, but even when it is served in a glass, I just do not think about it. Personally, I think that water tastes best when it is served in metal, like one of the sports bottles.

I know that I do not drink enough water, no matter what.

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On Tuesday, February 13, Residents at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony celebrated with their annual Valentine’s supper. Residents and staff enjoyed a catered meal, great music and fellowship. Pictured here is Maggie Clardy, Activity Director and resident Donald Parkinson. Photo submitted

availability for housing. We anticipate being finished near the end of April and Sheriff Wedding would like to give us even more business.�

The morning’s count of 67 at the $35 per diem rate generates $2345 a day for inmate rent, which is just shy of $856,000 a year in income. Sheriff Oeth said they are presently in discussion to raise per diem to $50 per inmate, which will raise even more income. Sixty percent of that income goes into the County General Fund.

Sheriff Oeth plans to meet on March 1 with the US Marshall Service to discuss the possibility of housing federal inmates.

If an agreement is reached, the government pays $70 a day per inmate, resulting in even more profit.

When asked how much it costs the jail to house an inmate, the Sheriff replied, “That actually depends on who we are housing.

Medical issues can be sky high. Medication for one individual recently cost $18,000 to $20,000 a month. We are working now through Medicaid to get that lowered. Just this week, we had an individual shot in the face and that will cost.� He speculated that on average, they make sixty percent profit on the $35 a day payment right now.

Asked about the necessity of additional personnel, the Sheriff said he has four jailer spots open and will be interviewing for them at the end of February. The positions are funded by a Community Corrections Grant from the state.

On another topic, Sheriff Oeth asked the Council to approve a new position as a line item on his matrix system for an administrative assistant with the rank of major.

The position will be filled from existing employees in the agency with a $500 raise for added tasks. “This year we can take care of it from our existing budget, but we anticipate no more than a $500 increase for the 2019 budget,� Sheriff Oeth noted.

Sherif Oeth also received permission to deposit reimbursement checks back into his account for three separate line items.

Three checks for $476.95, $1125.58, and $1990.85 went into the repair of vehicle budget line for damages to patrol units.

Another was for medical reimbursement for $890.42 to the medical line. Two more for $106 and $36 were paid by an individual to reimburse the uniform budget line to repair Deputy Brock’s torn uniform.

In other council action: • E-911 Director Sabrina Harms was

given permission to transfer $4861 left over from repairs finished last year from the repair and maintenance line. It will be put to use to pay on equipment line for the renovations that dispatch is now undergoing. • An additional appropriation was approved for $37,000 to be paid to the Economic Development Commission. This figure will be paid twice a year. • Ray Maynard of the Highway Department requested an additional appropriation from the LOIT (Local Option Income Tax) fund for $572,228.10 for contractual services. It will eventually be covered by the Community Crossings Grant. • A salary ordinance amendment was passed to correct some salary numbers that are entered accurately in the county budget, but are incorrect in the ordinance.

This includes positions such as the health officer, cooks, and maintenance personnel. • A budget ordinance amendment was passed to make some additions to the budget that were omitted by the highway department. • The next meeting of the council is slated for Tuesday, February 27 at 9 a.m. at the Hovey House in Mount Vernon.

Poseyville Town Council takes steps to improve streets

By Dave Pearce Members of the Poseyville Town Council took action during Wednesday afternoon’s meeting that could pave the way for improved streets in Poseyville.

An agreement was reached and approved to use the Southwestern Indiana Regional Development Coalition as a partner in what could eventually lead to more than $150,000 in street repairs.

John Craig, a representative from Midwestern Engineers, appeared on behalf of his company. The town entered a $7,400 agreement to get the ball rolling on securing a grant to help with anticipated street repairs and repaving in the coming months. “We had spoken with Bruce regarding the Community Crossing Matching Grant Program as it related to the Town of Poseyville,� Craig said. “The program is administered through the Indiana Department of Transportation.�

Craig continued that a successful participant in this program will leverage itself to help local road monies by possibly securing a 75 percent state grant-25 percent local match state grant to be used for upcoming street improvements.

Projects are expected to begin in later 2018 on into 2019.

To qualify for the grant, a comprehensive asset management plan must be in place. Midwestern proposed to perform those services for the town and submitting it to the local technical

assistance program at Purdue University, the clearinghouse for approval of asset management claims. Midwestern can begin this portion as soon as they have a signed contract.

In phase two of the agreement, Midwestern will take a look at local streets and rate them on a scale of 0-10 and put together the application for the town. That will then be submitted to INDOT when the grant period opens up.

Once an award has been received, Midwestern’s contract calls on the company to help the town with its bidding process for contractors to do the paving.

Following the Midwestern contract acceptance, Carol Hagedorn, representing the Southwestern Indiana Regional Development Coalition appeared before the Council in an attempt to assist the town with a comprehensive stormwater plan.

The SWIRDC will help the town formulate a plan through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. This would simply be a plan grant, not an project grant. This would help the town decide what needs to be accomplished before action can take place.

The grants for the program are administered through HUD, and are funneled down into the state of Indiana.

At the current time, the town is not qualified for the grant because of the average income in the Town of Poseyville. However, this program will call for the around 400 homes

in Poseyville to respond to an income survey.

The key is for a large majority of the townspeople to return the surveys. The Council voted to partner with the Coalition. The total cost of the services is around $1000.

In other action: •Poseyville Marshal Charles Carter asked the Council to continue to look at a proposed blight ordinance as spring comes around. The spring clean-up day (May 12) is on the schedule already. Marshall Disposal has donated a rollback in the past for the town. Also, two situations with property clean-up are being resolved, one on Fletchall and the other at St. Francis and South streets. •Carter also indicated that there has been a problem with semis getting into yards while making the turn at Main and Endicott streets. A discussion was held as to the best way to help the situation. •Fire Chief Sam Martin reported that one truck had problems with an alternator during the fighting of a recent house fire in the town.

Oxlyer, Jennah Wilhoyte, Sammy Jo Winiger, Jesse Creek February 24 - Cheryl Austin, Todd P. Seibert, Annastasia Paige Patterson, Leigh Ann Reynolds, Marc Wolf, Laretta Bambei, Bill Gray February 25 Kay Giles, Brandon Lee Jones, Amanda Feldman, Sharon Greenwood Jacquie Moutray, Jude Robinson February 26 - Barbara Givens, Nicky Coomes, Catharine Ann Moye, Jonathan Mortan, Eileen Aldridge, Brandon Pettyjohn, Zachary Carroll, Donald Neaveill, Madalyn Kissel If you have a name to be included in the calendar, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@poseycountynews.com.

Note: Everything is taking on a more serious tone as the United States moves closer to committing millions of her sons to the trenches in France.

Big Ice Gorge Breaks Up - The Big Sugar Creek ice gorge which broke near Cincinnati the fore part of last week commenced passing this city about 9:00 Friday morning and ran until early Saturday morning. This gorge was probably the largest in the Ohio and carried down with it river craft of all description. Many barges, house boats, gasoline boats, etc. were seen in the oe as it passed this city. None of the boats in the local harbor were damaged by the gorge as all had made preparations for its coming. The steamer Flescher late Thursday evening dropped down the river from its harbor above the wharf to the mouth of Mill Creek, where it was made secure

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Red Cross Will Have Open House - This is a time to witness Mount Vernon ladies at work (cutting and sewing, and many other activities) in the Red Cross Work Shop. The time between February 12-22, has been set apart by directors of the Lake Division as a special time in which to stimulate interest in, and gain more workers for the National Red Cross. The local chapter will give a tea on February 22, Washington’s birthday, at the Elk’s Home the hours being from 2:305:00 in the afternoon and at 8:00 at night. The program will conclude with a dance in the lodge room with good dance music.

Saturday School Is A Probability - It is probable that Mount Vernon will witness the holding of school on Saturday for the remainder of the year. Professor W. S. Painter is anxious that everything within his power be extended to help win the war, and realizing the great necessity of labor needed on the farm by the boys of

Birthdays February 20 - Andrew Ramirez, Johnny Marchino, Joshua Stallings, Tim Woolsey, Phil Moss, Sharon Roach, Kion Kissel 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 February 23 - Jim Alsop, Lillian Lindsey, Sheri Powers, Krystal Stewart, Valerie Jennings, Stephan Blandford, Lois Martin, Jesse

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The alternator is being replaced. •Martin also told the Council that the town’s building surveillance plan in Poseyville is now complete and should make the buildings safer and with less chance of vandalism. The fire department’s radios will also now be ready as the county goes from analog to digital radio signal. •Members of the council were informed that the trees in front of the Poseyville Community are probably going to have to be taken down due to risks as the trees are getting old and several large limbs have fallen. •Town Council President Bruce Baker has gotten a proposal for the replacement of curbs at the site of the new school parking lot, adjacent from the Dollar General Store. With the use of the town’s own equipment, Baker indicated the town could save a great deal of money. Then the concrete company would be paid only for pouring the new sidewalk and curb.

The Poseyville Town Council will meet again on March 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the Poseyville Town Hall.

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school age, has consented to give them an opportunity to decide the question of holding school on Saturday, and as a result the school term will be shortened.

Food Conservative Program - At a recent meeting of the Federal Food Administration in Washington a new conservative program was tentatively agreed upon for all the states. This program has been adopted, and in an proclamation by the President the rules will become instantly eective.

The general program is as follows: (1) Wheatless Monday and Wednesday, (2) One wheatless meal each day, (3) Meatless Tuesday and porkless Saturday, (4) One meatless meal each day, (5) Save sugar every day, (6) Save fats every day. A. A. Schenk, Food Administrator for Posey County will enforce the rules.

Urgent Notice To All Flour Retailers - “The wheat situation is acute. All retailers are to follow strict rationing. Do not allow our to leave your county except by permission.â€?

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Fair Haven Church Sweetheart Dinner

Briefly Posey County releases first visitors guide On February 7, Visit Posey County released the 2018 Visitors Guide. This is the first visitors guide published encompassing tourist activities for the entire county.

“The 2018 Posey County Visitor’s Guide had been a vision since the beginning of 2017. It is our hope that this guide will not only attract more visitors to our county but also give residents something to be really proud of,” says VPC Executive Director, Kari Mobley.

VPC will release a new visitor’s guide each year.

Posey County Visitors Guide can be picked up from the Atheneum/Visitors Center located in New Harmony or the Posey County Economic Development Partnership/Posey County Chamber offices in Mount Vernon.

“Be on the look-out for more remarkable things to come in 2018,” says Mobley. At the end of February, VPC will launch a new website design that reflects the Visitors Guide.

If you would like your business included in the 2019 Posey County Visitors Guide, please contact kari.mobley@visitposeycounty.com.

Goedde for Judge meet, greet scheduled Friends of Craig Goedde for Judge are hosting a “meet and greet” at Saint Phillip’s Inn on February 25, 2018 from 2-5 pm. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided with a cash bar. St. Phillip’s Inn is located at 11200 Upper Mount Vernon Rd., Evansville, IN.

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Abigail Elizabeth Williams Drew and Amy Williams of Newburgh, Ind, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Elizabeth, born Joshua and Nikki Takacs enjoy the Sweetheart Dinner at December 26, 2017, at St. Vincent’s, Evansville, Ind. Abigail Fair haven Church in Cynthiana on Saturday evening. Photo weighed eight pounds, 6.9 ounces, and was 21-inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Ron Wargel of St. Wendel and

by Dave Pearce Joan Wargel of Evansville. Maternal great grandparent is Jeanette Will of Poseyville.

Paternal grandparents are Jesse and Mary Williams of Newburgh, Ind. Abigail was welcomed home by her older sisters Amelia, Alivia, and Aubrey.

New art exhibit opening in New Harmony Opening at the Women’s Institute and Gallery is the exhibit “No Particular Place to be, Journey of the Gypsy Soul,” Photography and Mixed Media, by Linda Fugate-Blumer, from Lexington, Ky. From Fugate-Blumer’s Artist Statement, “after graduating from the Ohio Institute of Photography, she became a portrait photographer. After realizing the walls of a studio were too confining, she began to try different approaches to her photography. Her photography has been described as “bits and pieces,” thus creating an experience for the viewer to define the implication of the photograph.

The Artist Reception will be April 14, 2018, 4 - 7 p.m., during the Spring Gallery and Shop Stroll. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit continues through April 29, 2018.

Dennis and Shannon Begeman of Cynthiana enjoy the Sweetheart Dinner at Fair Haven Church on Saturday evening in Poseyville. Photo by Dave Pearce Ron Elmer, left, and Charles Huck, right, present Ted Moore with a 50-year certificate at the Masonic Artic Lodge No. 394. Photo submitted

Posey County Historical Society meeting set Members and friends of the Posey County Historical Society will meet Saturday, February 24 at 10 a.m. at Mount Vernon’s Police and Fire Station meeting room.

Following a short business meeting, Judy Whitten will present a program entitled “Mary Todd Lincoln: A Villified First Lady.”

ARC/PLC signup underway Greg Knowles, Posey County Executive Director, would like to remind producers that the 2018 ARC/PLC farm program signup is currently underway and runs through August 1. Please contact the Posey County FSA Office at (812) 838-4191, ext. 2 about making an appointment to sign up for the 2018 Crop Year. Currently there are plenty of openings available for appointments.

PCPP Craft and Gift Show set The Spring PC Pound Puppies Craft and Gift Show will be April 14, 2018, at the Ribeyre Gym in New Harmony. There will again be a Classic Car Cruise In. Interested vendors, or someone seeking information should contact Cathy Powers by email GarnetMist@ aol.com, or phone 812-963-3890; 812-499-6413.

Workforce Development Board - Youth Committee to meet The Workforce Development Board – Youth Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. CT at Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Evansville, IN.

Jerry and Maggie Gentry of Owensville enjoy the Sweetheart Dinner at Fair Haven Church in Cynthiana on Saturday evening. Photo by Dave Pearce

SW IN Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Indiana, a division of SWIRCA and More, is recruiting volunteer drivers to deliver meals to home bound senior citizens in the Evansville area. Drivers and substitutes are needed for four meal routes and will serve approximately nine to 12 meals per route.

Drivers are needed Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Meals will be picked up at SWIRCA and More, located at 16 West Virginia Street in Evansville, Indiana. All eligible drivers must have reliable transportation and proof of insurance. Mileage will be paid. For more information, please contact Kim Morehead at 812-492-7462.

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Indiana provides 700 lunch site and home delivered meals every day that are prepared, cooked, and delivered from the SWIRCA and More kitchen. Meals are delivered by volunteers to 16 congregate meal site locations in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, Posey, Perry, and Spencer counties. Meals are packaged in a tray with a film top and can be placed in a microwave or conventional oven to be heated.

All meals are provided on a contribution basis. Individuals must be 60 years or older to qualify for the program.

There are no set income eligibility requirements, and no one is ever turned away due to lack of payment. Due to the substantial loss in funding, SWIRCA was forced to shut down all meal sites

APL News By Stanley Campbell February 20 - Baby/Toddler Storytime at 9:30 a.m.

- Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages birth to 36 months and their caregivers.

We will be meeting in the Kid’s Corner at the Alexandrian Public Library. You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program.

February 20 - Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. - A program for children ages three-five years that introduces reading in a fun way through stories, crafts, and other activities. Parents/caregivers are not required to attend storytime with their child, but must remain in the library. You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program. Registration started on January 8.

Please call the Alexandrian Public Library to register after January 22.

February 20 - LITerally Speaking Book Discussion at 1 p.m. - Join the LITerally Speaking Book Discussion group as we discuss “Sounds and Sweet Airs: the Forgotten Women of Classical Music,”

by Anna Beer. Books available at the Alexandrian Public Library Circulation Desk.

February 21 and 28 Getting Crafty: Fabric Map of the USA at 10 a.m. - Make a fantastic USA fabric wall hanging with Monica and Joan at the Alexandrian Public Library. This is a four-part class (every Wednesday in February). Bring an iron, if possible.

Registration is required.

February 22 - Adult Drawing and Watercolor

Workshop at the Alexandrian Public Library at 10 a.m. - This series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. If you have your own art supplies, you need not register.

February 22 - Laughs and Crafts at 3:30 p.m. - A fun and educational program for kids in K-5. Jokes, stories, games, crafts, and snacks will be offered. Registration for this session is required and began January 8. To register, visit our website at alexandri-

Congratulations to Isaac Pearison who recently passed his final review to become Troop 393 of St. Wendel’s newest Eagle Scout. Photo submitted

and routes on Fridays. To ensure homebound clients don’t go without food an extra meal is sent to them on Thursdays.

Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging (SWIRCA and More) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3, public service organization that focuses its efforts on empowering seniors and people with disabilities to remain living safely in their own homes by providing information and supportive services. SWIRCA and More is Indiana’s 16th Area Agency on Aging covering a six-county area including Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. For more information on SWIRCA or Meals on Wheels Southwestern Indiana, please visit www.swirca.org or call 812-4647800.

Community Table February - March anpl.org or call the library at 838-3286.

February 27 - Family Storytime at 6 p.m. - Jamie and Emily Rexing will share some nocturnal and crepuscular animals with us. Join us at the Alexandrian Public Library to hear about their kinkajou, chinchilla, skunk (descented!), and ferret. You will have an opportunity to interact with the animals, too! All ages welcome. No registration needed.

February 28 - The Twelfth Annual Adult Win-

ter Reading Program concludes. This will be the final day that you can turn in your reading log.

How to register for a program - You can register for any of our library programs by going to our website at http://alexandrianpl.org. Can not register on-line? Call the library at 812-838-3286 or visit in person. Our library staff representative will be ready to assist you and answer your questions. Check out our Facebook page.

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Mount Vernon School District chess teams compete in finals Special to the News All Mount Vernon School District schools were recently represented at the Indiana Chess Scholastic Individual State Finals in Indianapolis. “Our district was blessed enough to have many qualiďŹ ers compete in the ďŹ nals,â€? said Mount Vernon chess coach, Doug Hamm.

There are ďŹ ve regionals in the State. Mount Vernon students attended the Evansville Regional on January 20. Roughly, a quarter of all JV participants, one-ďŹ fth of all Championship divisional players qualiďŹ ed for State.

U3 is a Championship division and Logan Anderson, of West Elementary, ďŹ nished seventh. “Logan’s attitude is so good. Every game is just another game for him. He smiles all the time,â€? said Hamm.

Sam Campbell took ďŹ rst at in the Twelfth and Under Championship Division. “The U12 Championship division is ďŹ erce. Sam is MV’s top player. Sam defeated last years State champ then ďŹ nished in seventh,â€? said

Hamm. “Sam is a great player and a great teacher. We’re fortunate to have all the Campbells here in Mount Vernon. Our players are better simply because of them. I’m so proud of Sam.�

Henry Adams ďŹ nished ďŹ rst place in the U8 JV division. This honor meant Adams had to win all ďŹ ve rounds to end with a perfect score. Incidentally, Adams played number one board on the Marrs U3 team that won State just six years ago. “I’m so proud of our Mount Vernon players who have the best attitudes and give their absolute best efforts. It’s an honor simply to advance to State. It’s another honor to place at State. We’re taking this week o, then next week we start preparing for the Indiana Team Chess Regional (hosted by Mount Vernon) and the Team State Finals,â€? said Hamm.

Mount Vernon Chess Club Individual State QualiďŹ ers and State Championship results are as follows: Farmersville • Isabella Benthall — third and

Mount Vernon’s Henry Adams won first place in the U8 JV division at the state chess tournament in Indianapolis recently. Photo submitted

under division: Seventh place at regional/State placing 32 out of 78 • Remy Chevalier — sixth and under division: Ninth place at regional • Wesley Campbell — sixth and under division: Tenth place at regional/State placing 39 out of 85

Briefly Mount Vernon native awarded UA degree Zoe Kathryn Burkhart of Mount Vernon, Ind., received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration degree from The University of Alabama. UA awarded some 2,077 degrees during winter commencement December 16.

4-H Genealogy Workshop Thursday Posey County 4-H Project Superintendent Laurie Hartman is hosting a free 4-H Genealogy workshop on Thursday, February 22, 2018, starting at 6 p.m. in the Posey County Historical Society room (Door 4) at Hedges Central School, 716 Locust Street, Mount Vernon. All youth in grades 3-12 are welcome to attend, and enrollment in 4-H is not required. For those already enrolled in 4-H, this workshop will be for any division, but it will be more focused on those who are thinking about enrolling in this project and those who are already in Division 1 or 2 of the project. Pen and paper will be the only supplies you will need to bring to this event.

Posey County 4-H membership is $15 annually and is open to all youth in grades 3-12. Call Purdue ExtensionPosey County today at 812-838-1331, visit us online at www.extension.purdue.edu/posey or stop by our oďŹƒce in Room 29 of the Coliseum Building in Mount Vernon to ďŹ nd out all that 4-H can oer.

Marrs • Carter Zieren — third and under division: Second place at regional/ State placing 24 out of 78 • Gavin Schu — third and under division: Fourth place at regional/ State placing 21 out of 78 • Gracie Luckett— third and under division: Eighth place at regional/ State placing 61 out of 78 • Ian Carlberg — third and under division: Ninth place at regional/ State placing 29 out of 78 • Meyer Robb — sixth and under division: Second place at regional/ State placing 4 out of 78 • Grace Tenbarge — sixth and under division: Third place at regional/ State placing 6 out of 78 MVHS • Sam Campbell —twelfth and under Championship Division: First place regional/State placing 7 out of 16 • Paul Campbell — twelfth and under JV Division: Second place at regional/State placing 14 out of 45

• Logan Mayes — twelfth under JV Division: Eighth place at regional MVJHS • Nate Redman — eighth and under Championship Division: Third place at regional • Henry Adams — eighth and under JV Division: First place at regional/State placing ďŹ rst out of 52 • Brenna Julian — eighth and under JV Division: Third place at regional/State placing twenty-ninth out of 52 • Nolan Fischer — eighth and under JV Division: Seventh place at regional /State placing eighth out of 52 • Aaron Weis — sixth and under JV Division: First place at regional/ State placing nineteenth out of 85 West • Lilly Chapman — sixth and under JV Division: Eighth place at regional/State placing 72 out of 85 • Logan Anderson — third and under JV Division: Third place at regional/State placing 7 out of 78

Wadesville and Poseyville kindergarten roundups set Special to the News South Terrace School in Wadesville and North Elementary School in Poseyville will have Preschool and PreKindergarten registration for 2018-2019 beginning March 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily until classes are full.

Information and enrollment forms may be picked up at the schools. This is open to children that will be three or four years of age by August 1, 2018.

The school will also be enrolling students for next year’s Kindergarten classes North Posey history honor students participated in the as well. Children that will be Thomas Posey DAR essay contest. Students wrote a 600- ďŹ ve years of age by August 1, 1,000 word essay about World War I: Remembering the 2018 are eligible. Parents or War to End All Wars. First place was awarded to Paige guardians should contact the Patterson, left, and third place was awarded to Kaylee school as soon as possible, if Bender. Both winners received a cash prize and a certifi- they have not already, to sign cate from the DAR. Photo submitted up to get registration infor-

mation. Parents of incoming Kindergarten students will soon receive information on the upcoming Kindergarten “Round-ups�.

Each school will hold a Kindergarten “Round Upâ€? at their school to allow parents to turn in paperwork, get necessary information, meet the sta and view the school.

Be sure to bring your child.

North Elementary’s will be Wednesday, April 4 at 9 a.m.

South Terrace will have their “Round Up� on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Parents of new students for 2018-2019 at any grade level should also call the school for enrollment information as soon as possible; North Elementary (812-874-2710) and South Terrace (812-9853180).

‘Food Evolution’ screening set for Thursday A screening of “Food Evolution,â€? narrated by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, will be held on Thursday, February 22 at 6 p.m. in the Mount Vernon High School PAC. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Using the controversy over genetically-modiďŹ ed foods as its entry point, “Food Evolutionâ€? looks at one of the most critical questions facing the world today — that of food security-and demonstrates the desperate need for common sense, solid information, and calm logical deliberation.

The public is welcome to attend and prizes will been given.

Pictured is Rachel Rainey with her mom, Cindy Perkins, left, at the new location of 3 Chicks Fudgery. 3 Chicks looks forward to serving customers at 305 Main Street in Mount Vernon, across the street from the front of the Posey County Court House. Photo submitted

Posey County 4-H has much to offer kids of all ages Delivered by Cooperative Extension — a community of more than 100 public universities across the nations — 4-H is an excellent program from children that oers hands-on projects in area like health, science, agriculture and citizenship. Members work in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.

Looking to see what the Poesy County 4-H is? Posey County 4-H is: • Joining a 4-H club and making Makenna Bryant, a sixth-grader at North Elementary, many new friends in the process qualified Science Fair at USI. Photo submitted • Trying new 4-H projects and activities and learning things about yourself along the way

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or Run â&#x20AC;˘ Attending a workshop to learn more about a favorite subject, like computers, foods, animals or science â&#x20AC;˘ Showing your talents like singing, dancing, gymnastics and acting in the annual Share-the-Fun 4-H talent contest â&#x20AC;˘ Learning new hobbies like building rockets, sewing, photography, scrapbooking and woodworking â&#x20AC;˘ Building conďŹ dence in yourself as you ďŹ nd a whole new world of things you are good at and like to do The 4-H membership is $15 annually and open to youth in grades 3-12. Mini 4-H is open to youth in grades K-2 and is free. Call Purdue Extension-Posey County today at 812-838-1331, visit us online at www.extension.purdue.edu/ posey or stop by our oďŹ&#x192;ce in the basement of the Coliseum Building (Room 29) in downtown Mount Vernon to ďŹ nd out all that 4-H can oďŹ&#x20AC;er!

Financial Focus, Steve Harding, EJ Financial Advisor You may not get much of a thrill from ďŹ ling your taxes, but the process becomes much more enjoyable if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re expecting a refund. So, if one is headed your way, what should you do with the money?

The answer depends somewhat on the size of the refund. For the 2017 tax year, the average refund was about $2,760 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not a fortune, but big enough to make an impact in your life. Suppose, for example, that you invested this amount in a tax-deferred vehicle, such as a traditional IRA, and then did not add another penny to it for 30 years. At the end of that time, assuming a hypothetical 7 percent annual rate of return, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have slightly more than $21,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not enough, by itself, to allow you to move to a Caribbean island, but still a nice addition to your retirement income. (You will need to pay taxes on your withdrawals eventually, unless the money was invested in a Roth IRA, in which case withdrawals are tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions.)

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a $2,760 tax refund toward your IRA for 2018, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d already have reached just over half the allowable contribution limit of $5,500. (If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 50 or older, the limit is $6,500.) By getting such a strong head start on funding your IRA for the year, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give your money more time to grow. Also, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to â&#x20AC;&#x153;max outâ&#x20AC;? on your IRA, your large initial payment will enable you to put in smaller monthly amounts than you might need to contribute otherwise.

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did not have the cash readily available, you might be forced to dip into your longterm investments. To help avoid this problem, you could create an emergency fund containing three to six monthsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. Your tax refund could help build your emergency fund. â&#x20AC;˘ Look for other investment opportunities. If you have some gaps in your portfolio, or some opportunities to improve your overall diversiďŹ cation, you might want to use your tax refund to add some new investments. The more diversiďŹ ed your portfolio, the stronger your defense against market volatility that might primarily aďŹ&#x20AC;ect one particular asset class.

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Clearly, a tax refund gives you a chance to improve your overall ďŹ nancial picture.

So take your time, evaluate your options and use the money wisely.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Partners in Food hosts dinner for donors, volunteers meat as we knew that was something the pantries rarely received,” said Droege. “We came together with an idea that provided a vehicle by which we could respond to a need, but the community has driven it forward.”

The program model essentially pairs a sponsor with a producer who pledges the gross proceeds of one acre less the amount of the sponsorship to the program. The sponsorships, in the amount of $250, come from individuals, businesses, and other groups or organizations. The funds are used to purchase cattle and hogs, which are processed and packaged for delivery to area pantries and shelters. Dewig Meats of Haubstadt and Kenny Dewig Meats of Owensville are the primary processors for the ground pork and ground beef.

With just a handful of sponsors in the first year, the program has seen unbelievable growth over the years since its inception. During the past year, those who donated beef included KJoester Brothers, Terry Will, Brad Wallace, Jeff Adler, Carl Schmitz, Chad Axton, Wayne T. Wiggins, Carol Embrey hands a drink to David Sturgell during the Partners in Bernie Goebel, Scott Becker, Martin Redman, Food annual dinner Sunday evening at the Zion-Lippe United Church of Tom Smith, the Posey County 4-H Auction, Greg Martin, John Sailer, Marvin Redman, and Christ. Photo by Dave Pearce Harold Dillworth. Those contributing pork were Eisterhold Farms, LLC, Isaac Eisterhold, Robert

By Dave Pearce Turnabout is fair play. It’s a life-long phrase for most of Wehmer, Owen Snodgrass, and the Posey County 4-H Aucus but on Sunday evening at Zion-Lippe United Church of tion.

Christ, it took on another meaning ... an annual one.

The Partners in Food organization hosted a dinner for those who so graciously give of their time and their resources to make sure that other, less fortunate, have an opportunity to eat good healthy meals all around the area for the rest of the year.

Posey County’s Partners in Food program began in 2005 and continues to see growth in its thirteenth year of providing protein to local food pantries and shelters, meaning Posey County Food Pantries and the homeless shelter. The proceeds of the 2016 harvest provided the working base for 2017 and were used to acquire and process nearly 54 head of beef, 139 hogs, and nearly 8000 pounds of potatoes. Processing by Dewig Meats of Haubstadt and Kenny Dewig Meats of Owensville resulted in over 22,000 pounds of ground beef, and nearly 13000 pounds of ground pork. The program acquired and distributed 2325 cans of vegetables. Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry Organization assisted with beef and pork processing.

Additionally, the St. Wendel and St. Francis Men’s clubs provided pork sausage.

The four individuals who started the program happen to not Committee member Jim Droege greets Richard and only be farmers but friends who are also united by their faith, including Carl Schmitz, Albert Schmitz, Marvin Redman, Debbie Pfeiffer as they enter the dining area at Zion-Lippe and Jim Droege. These men are passionate about providing United Church of Christ on Sunday evening to attend the protein for the population that needs assistance in our local annual Partners in Food meal. Photo by Dave Pearce community. Through the Partners in Food program they’ve Sponsorship providers were the Posey County Community joined with area sponsors and producers, as well as pantries and shelters, and continue to come through in a tremendous to Foundation, CountryMark Refining, Zion-Lippe Quilters, New Harmony Ministerial Association, Mount Vernon Minnourish those in need who might otherwise go without.

More than a decade ago the four gentlemen named above isterial Association, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church of New came together after participating in a program called Friend- Harmony, Posey County Co-op, Gary and Mary Ellen Gerard, ship Acre had dissolved. “We all attend the Zion Lippe United Leon and Kay Austin, Posey County Farm Bureau, Inc., St. Church of Christ and had been involved in a service program Francis Xavier, St. Francis Xavier Men’s Club, Paul Schorr, as producers. The program, called Friendship Acre, had its Schneider Funeral Home, Frank Chapman, Land O’Lakes genesis early on after WWII where items were gathered and Foundation, Bret and Trudy Moye, Margaret Moye, Phil shipped to Europe. When that initiative came to an end we and Sherry Wuertz, Gary and Donna Hartig, Nancy Cougan, picked up the concept and tweaked it to focus on providing Casey and Lisa Calvert, Roger and Darlene Roedel, Anne

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Pastor Jamie Kent sported his Mardi Gras beads and a smile talking with parish members Natalie Kuhn, 9, and Giovanni Carlino. 12, at the Trinity United Church of Christ Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper. He estimated well over 200 people ate the pre-Lenten meal. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Volunteer Tim Hoenert pulls a portion of the homestyle food server out to the dining area at the Partners in Food annual dinner. Photo by Dave Pearce Nicholson, Martin Ray Redman, Jim and Gloria Williams, and Robert and Sandee Redman.

Farmer partners were Dennis Angel, Chad Axton, Scott Becker, Harold Bender Farms, Mark Bender, Tom Benton, Beuligmann Brothers, Beuligmann Farms, Inc., Kenny Burgdorf, Droege Farms, Dutchman Farms, Eisterhold Farms, LLC, Isaac Eisterhold, David Esche, Harold Dillworth, Hoehn Farms, Hoenert Farms, Juncker Farms, J&B Farms, Kaufman Farms, Inc., Kern Farms, Anthony Kissinger, KL Farms, Brent Knight, Koester Brothers, Bill Land, Lang Farms, Steve Luigs, Randy martin, M&W McFadin, Tim Mueller Farms, Mulkey Farms, Bernard and Scott Miller, Seibert Brothers, inc., Greg Martin, Bishop Mumford, Mumford Farms, Alvin and matt Nurrenbern, Richard Pfeiffer, Pro-Ag, Inc., Martin Redman, Mavin and Ruth Redman, Reineke Farms, Ries Farms, Roby Brothers, CM Saalweachter & Sons, Schmitt Acres, Inc., Schmitt Ag Products, David and Mary Schmitt, Glenn and Kevin Schmitt, Marty and Susie Schroeder, Seib Farms, Tim and Christina Seifert, Jared and Linda Schenk, John Sailer, Tom Smith, Owen Snodgrass, David Sturgell, U&S Farms, VJW Farms, Inc., Robert Wehmer, Weilbrenner Farms, Wiley Borthoers Farms, Inc., Terry Will, Kent Williams, Andy Winiger Farms, Steve Wolf, and Ziliak Enterprises.

The 2017 program (with some receipts still outstanding) receipted an income of over $50,000. Additionally, the 2017 program receipted income totaling over $5000 from the Esther Schmitz Memorial, donations, and sales.

If you would like to become involved with the Partners in Food program, please contact one of the four committee members.

Briefly Grammy winners to headline ‘Rock the World’ Multiple Grammy Award-winning Christian rock band For King & Country will headline Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s “Rock the World” concert in August.

This is the seventh year for Holiday World’s Christian music fest, which includes a day at the park, plus an evening concert. In addition to For King & Country, main-stage performances will include We Are Messengers, 7eventh Time Down, and Ginny Owens.

Throughout the day during Rock the World, a series of regional Christian Rock bands will perform in Holiday World. E-auditions for regional groups will be accepted through April 8 via a link provided at HolidayWorldRocks.com.

Holiday World’s Rock the World Christian Music Fest will be held on Saturday, August 25. Information about premium, group, and discount tickets for the day-long event is available at HolidayWorldRocks. com or call 1-800-467-2682.

Church of the Nazareen auction coming up The Point Township Church of the Nazarene White Elephant Sale and Auction is scheduled for Friday, March 2, 2018. They already have an awesome selection of items witing to be auctioned off and more are still coming in.

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the auction to follow.

All are welcome. no admission fee or ticket is needed.

Just come and enjoy some food, fun and fellwoship.

Trinity Church to hold sale, market

Reverend Allen Rutherford and Lay Minister Susan Harrison from St. John’s Episcopal Church in Mount Vernon offered “Ashes To Go” at McKim’s IGA on a rainy Ash Wednesday morning. Members of the Mount Vernon Ministerial Association also offered ashes at the Food Pantry and in front of United Fidelity Bank. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Samuel, six, Colton, 10, and parents Patti and Gordon Green enjoy the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Mount Vernon. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray Paulette Ertel, Donna Anderson, Valerie Stratton and Sarah Appel occupied this table at the Posey County Humane Society Fundraiser held Saturday evening at the Elks in Mount Vernon. The event was a sell-out, prompting organizers to look for a larger venue for next year. Early estimates are that the Humane Society will have an additional $15,000 plus to spend on their new projects. Photo submitted

Seeds of the Sower by Michael Guido Nearly all of us have some method for planning our daily activities. With no plan to follow, our time will likely be wasted and our days meaningless. Often, however, our carefully detailed plans can be completely disrupted by an emergency or unexpected demand. In Psalm 92, however, we find a simple way to open and close each day and bring God’s presence into our lives.

The Psalmist suggests

that we begin the day with a “proclamation” - we are to “proclaim the love of God.” If we begin each day by proclaiming the love that God has for us, it will remind us that we are safe and secure in His love and that nothing or no one can destroy us. Then, as the day unfolds and when the unexpected occurs and things seem upside down, we can know that He is holding us close to Himself and that He will protect us from that

which might harm us. It is in His love that we are safe and secure. As Paul wrote, “Nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” It is His love that keeps us close to Him and no one or nothing can break this bond that comes from Him. As we end each day, we are advised to praise God for His faithfulness. Indeed, by His grace He has brought us

through another day and He has proven Himself to be trustworthy. Even when tragedy strikes or the light of His presence is dim, we have the assurance that He is with us.

If “things” look bad today, we can always look back at our “yesterdays” and see God at work in our lives and praise Him for His trustworthiness and faithfulness.

Visit us at: SowerMinistries.org

Rummage Sale/ Flea Market at Trinity Church March 10, 8 a.m. -2 p.m. located at 505 Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon. Bake sale, rummage sale items, Avon and other collectibles, glassware, house wares, direct sales and more. This is just a few of the things that will be for sale at the event. For more information call: 812-480-8304 or 812-483-5904.

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SWI Chamber names new president Special to the News The Southwest Indiana Chamber Board of Directors today announced the hiring of Tara Barney as president & CEO. The appointment was made after an extensive nationwide search led by an executive search firm and a local search committee comprised of regional business and community leaders.

Barney served as the CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce from 2010 through mid-2017; the Quad Cities metropolitan area consists of a six-county, bi-state region comprised of Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott counties in Iowa; and Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island counties in Illinois.

Throughout her tenure, she was responsible for a chamber with a $6 million budget that worked effectively with more than 30,000 local businesses, including several Fortune 500 companies, that encompassed a regional labor force of nearly 600,000 people.

One of her most notable

Tara Barney accomplishments during her time in the Quad Cities was the successful launch of a regional, bi-state business organization where she led the merger of the region’s Chambers and Regional Economic Development organization into a unified Chamber/Economic Development organization, one of the nation’s first. She was also instrumental in spearheading the formation of Q2030, a long-term vision and regional action plan focused on attracting and retaining businesses and talent as well as ensuring prosper-

ity and connectivity among the region’s businesses and residents. The Quad Cities Manufacturing Innovation Hub likewise was formed under her leadership, which is a resource center that offers operational assessments, project management solutions and access to regional and national research to drive improvements in manufacturing processes.

“I am excited to move to Evansville and begin this next phase of my career in serving such a wellestablished Chamber and a vibrant community that is southwest Indiana,” said Barney.

“The Southwest Indiana Chamber is clearly an extremely well-run organization, having recently won Chamber of the Year nationally in 2016, and I’m proud to join the talented and capable staff. I look forward to getting to know all of our members to best serve their business needs and continue to build upon the prosperity and vision of this local economy.”

‘Bridge’ continued from Page A1 one commissioner was on it and still serves now, Spud Egbert Arneberg would like to see a new bridge authority formed with five members on the committee.

When it closed in 2012, the bridge averaged 890 cars a day and took in $325,000 that year at one dollar per car. Operating expenses were $315,000.

Arneberg has worked with Marsh Davis, President of Indiana Landmarks, to get a separate entity owner lined up. She has met with state and local legislators, like Senator Tomes and Representative Buschon, who want letters of support.

The Posey County Commissioners just agreed at their February 6 meeting to send a letter of support to state representatives.

One issue is the town of New Harmony’s natural gas line attached to the bridge. If the bridge is destroyed and the line has to be moved, it is estimated to cost one to two million dollars to do it.

The second step would be to do repairs necessary to open the bridge for pedestrian use which right now, is the cheapest alternative.

Arneberg said local contractor DK Parker estimated three to four months of work time to repair both approach ramps to the bridge, especially on the Illinois side.

One pier has a crash in it and others need spot repairs.

It will be repainted and possibly repaved, maybe even put down a wooden deck.

The Regional Cities Project gives money to projects that improve quality of life.

“This could be a regional destination place for recreation. We have grant money promised from them to do it. It must be completed by 2020,” she said.

TSW Design Group reimagined the current site on the Indiana side of the

Mark Hacker talks with Lora Arneberg about calling Mike Pence on the Wabash River Bridge Project and gives her his business card after the Posey County Alliance luncheon. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray bridge. In the design, the parking lot is already there near the Atheneum. Green space will be enhanced daround the DNR boat ramp and hiking trails. The bridge could be used for events, like weddings, concerts, and 5K runs. Showing how one city did a “Wine On Water” fest, Arneberg said , “Wouldn’t a beer garden on the bridge during Kunstfest be fun?”

The third objective is to get funding and private and corporate sponsors. “If we pull this off, we are always looking for corporate sponsors,” she told the group with a big smile. In the future as more money comes in it could be a hybrid bridge, one lane for walking and one for cars or both

for cars again.

A committee has been formed to work on the bridge project. Black Township Trustee Jerry Walden serves on it and attended the luncheon. He praised Lora for all the hours of work she has put into this. “We’ll know in a month after the short session if we have a go on this,” he noted. Rep. Wendy McNamara said a bill may be tacked on to another bill to encourage support of the separate entity formation.

Brenda Goff asked what they could do to encourage support. “Write letters and come out and walk it with us,” Lora invited the group.

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‘Cynthiana’ continued from Page A1 hours per week. Board member Patti Wilson stated, “We are not going to set hours. We are going to surprise people.” The board discussed the town police car and the uniform requirements. Town Board member Carolyn Price told McGregor that he can start whenever he’d like to. Cynthiana Town Board President Todd Kennedy continued, “This is something the town has lacked, I shouldn’t say lacked, something, we’ve looked for change for a while, as far as enforcing the town rules and definitely looking forward and glad to have you aboard.”

Estimates were presented to the board from Econosign and Signarama for high visibility signs to be placed at the three entrances to town.

The board is looking at aluminum oval signs with “Welcome to Cynthiana” printed on them. After a lengthy discussion about different designs for welcome signs for the town, the board decided to table the purchase of new welcome signs until more research can be done about alternate designs.

The board revisited cameras for the park. This item has been on their agenda as far back as last April 2017.

An estimate for eight cameras and one for four cameras was presented

by Utility Supervisor Ken Gorbett.

Carolyn Price stated that the cost of $3000 for four cameras $5500 for eight cameras were the same estimates brought before the board last July. Gorbett mentioned that Vanguard’s Jody Cumbee is honoring last year’s quotes and giving a two-year warranty. The board and Gorbett had a discussion with audience members about the internet and a designated IP address that will need to be installed at the town garage to allow live feeds from the cameras that would be placed in the park. Attendees asked Gorbett if it would be a static IP address and he said a new one will need to be set up because there is no internet there right now. Board members had side conversations about the cost

and the appropriations for the cost of the cameras and where to move money from to make the purchase.

The board did not know how much money was available in each fund or how much was appropriated. Board member Patricia Wilson said that Clerk-Treasurer Cindy Schmitz was working on getting appropriations set up for the 2018 budget. Kennedy stated, “Maybe we should table this also. We won’t be able to table this for every meeting.” Kennedy made a motion to table the purchase of the cameras for the park, it was seconded

by Wilson and all were in favor. Price asked Clerk-Treasurer Schmitz if Susie was coming before the next meeting, and she responded with, “the 26th”. She asked Schmitz to make a note to ask Susie about appropriating funds for the cameras.

Meter Tampering ordinance 20182-14-1 was read by Town Attorney Jason Spindler. It says that only employees of the town shall be authorized to access the meter pit. If the meter pit is opened or tampered with by anyone other than the town employees, the water customer will be charged a $100 fine. There was no discussion, Kennedy made a motion to pass the ordinance, Price seconded the motion, and all were in favor of passing said ordinance.

The second ordinance on the agenda was a similar ordinance.

Ordinance 2018-2-14-2 was about shut off valves. The ordinance read that utility customers are required to install shut-off valves outside the town’s meter pit that will allow customers to shut off their water utility without obtaining assistance from the town. Through this ordinance, customers would need to notify the clerk-treasurers office when they have shut off their own water or they will continue to be billed for the minimum monthly charges. The ordinance mandates the installation of the shut off valve for every water customer in the town. Statements were heard from Gorbett about why

this is needed. Kennedy voiced his opinion that he did not think that they should not make it mandatory for everybody to have to install it. Board members Price and Wilson agreed.

Gorbett stated, “it’s like everything, you don’t have to enforce it. But the other thing it could be used as leverage that if they get into the pit, and tamper with it, instead of fining them $100, tell them you won’t fine them if they put a shut off valve on.” An audience member asked how much it costs to install a shut off valve and Gorbett responded that it is different for every different scenario of where the valve could be installed. He stated that there were nine customers that got into their meter pits when the weather was cold, and three meters were frozen up. People left the lids off. Price stated, “what’s the point in having something that we know we are not going to enforce?” The board decided to modify the ordinance to only require new construction to install a shut off valve.

Audience members were asking questions and talking amongst themselves about how you can require new construction, but you don’t want to require existing customers to have a shut-off valve. Many people were talking at once including the board members about grandfathering in. Wilson, said, “It’s like a grandfather clause so to speak, but it’s kind of like, I don’t know how to explain it, I mean, grandfather clause, if they have it and they don’t have a shutoff valve now it’s fine, but under new construction moving forward, you are going to request it.” More discussion from the audience continued.

Next order of business was for 10866 North Street. It was stated that it has been brought into compliance. Price asked if this was the one with the vehicles or the trash. Spindler stated that it was the one with the trash. He stated that 11418 North Street has been given a one-week extension to remove vehicles if they are in fact abandoned. Price brought up

Laura Johnson’s car on Evansville Street and requested that Schmitz give that information to Spindler to draft a letter. Spindler stated that an abandoned car has to be at least three years old and inoperable. He said inoperable is difficult because if they can start it up and put it in gear then it is operable. Price said that grass is growing all around it. Spindler clarified that it no longer matters if it is on private property or not, that is an old law.

The vacant property on Evansville Street next to Lola Axton’s has received a letter. Board members stated that it needs to be cleaned up.

Wilson brought up the Blight Elimination Program and started to have a conversation with the board about regulations about the owner and the list of homes that are eligible. Carol Hagedorn was in attendance from the Southwestern Indiana Redevelopment Coalition and was able to speak about the program details. Hagedorn stated that the program should have been wrapped up last year. The last bid set is being bid.

It has already been extended an extra year. Funds could possibly be recaptured but at this point it can’t be determined if the home would be able to get on the list. She agreed to take the address and the details back to her office to further research.

Spindler said to go ahead and arrange for a sub-contractor to clean up the outside of the Evansville Street home and not to touch any of the structures. Price said the next steps were to send a bill to the property owner and if it is not paid they will put a lien on the property.

Hagedorn was then recognized to speak to the board during new business. She had previously helped the Town of Cynthiana a little over a year ago with an income survey with the intent of helping the waste water department with the collection system. Last year, there were not enough surveys completed and returned and the grant plan failed.

She has returned to offer her expertise to try again to pursue a funding source to get grant money to help the town’s waste water system project. Approximately 236 households would qualify to receive a random survey. Hagedorn stated that they would need 170 responses returned.

Residents need to know that the income surveys are private and are not reviewed by any town board members or town employees. The surveys are returned directly to an outsourced group at Purdue University that would certify the information. The board members stated that they had trouble getting residents to return the surveys. Hagedorn stated that she thought Cynthiana was only about 30 responses shy of completing the requirement, but she would double check and let the board know.

Kennedy made a motion to table this until more research could be done, Price seconded, and all were in favor. Hagedorn was thanked for attending the meeting.

In other business: • A new salary ordinance 2018-214-03 was passed, and the changes were read: • Clerk-Treasurer is to be paid a biweekly salary of $1560 • Town Marshal $15 per hour with a range of $13 to $17 per hour • Health Insurance and Health Savings Account verbiage was changed • A shelter for the police vehicle is needed. A lengthy discussion was had, and a decision was made to obtain estimates for options. A funding discussion was had if the appropriations can be made. The shelter was tabled.

• Utility Assistant has resigned and Gorbett has interviewed one prospective candidate. The position has not been advertised. The board gave Gorbett the authority to select the employee that he thinks would be best for the job.

• The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14 at 6 p.m.

Improvements for the remaining grants awarded in 2017 are scheduled to be completed this summer.

Ed Adams, President of the Mount Vernon Redevelopment Commission commented “the goal of this grant program is working.

The Redevelopment Commission is using captured tax increment to help downtown property own-

ers improve their look, which not only help aesthetically, but it also increases property values. But most importantly, this type of program encourages investment in Mount Vernon and in doing so, creates a greater sense of community pride.”

Properties within the Downtown district are eligible to apply for a matching grant of 50 percent

of their costs in façade improvement projects. The maximum amount of a grant is $5,000.

Applications for the 2018 Grant Program will be accepted from March 1, 2018, through April 16, 2018. Applications are available at City Hall, 520 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana or by contacting a member of the Mount Vernon Redevelopment Commission.

‘Grants’ continued from Page A1 grants for façade improvements.

To date, two grant recipients have completed improvements resulting in investments of over $35,000 in downtown Mount Vernon.

Bleak House, LLC, replaced a metal awning with a brick façade at the Fox Barber and Grooming Lounge at Second and Main streets. New lighting was also added to the exterior and of his-

torical note, stone from the demolition of the Stinson Building was set in the brick to provide both a past and present look.

Home Sweet Home Properties, LLC, replaced the façade of its buildings in the 100 block of West Third Street. These improvements changed the face of the Posey County United Way offices as well as a retail tanning salon.

‘Reef’ continued from Page A1 aquatic plant life to help with the ecosystem.

“There is a supply and a return that goes into each tank. All the filtration is done with one big tank to filter out particulate matter. It uses a protein skimmer to take gunk out of the water and empties it into a collection cup, which keeps the water clean for the coral and the fish,” Norrick comments.

The weekly 30-minute cleaning involves, then, cleaning the filter socks, dumping the protein skimmer, and shining the glass.

In addition, Norrick maintains pristine water quality through the use of the automated Neptune Apex aquarium controller. The monitoring is crucial for the fish and, more important, for the coral.

“Fish are actually easier to keep than coral. If any water parameter gets out of whack, the corals will start to die off,” Norrick states.

A glance at his cell phone will tell Norrick the state of the aquariums’ pH, temperature, water level, salinity, and more.

Water chemistry, especially “the big three” — calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium is tested manually on a weekly basis and recorded on the aquarium controller. When the Neptune Apex indicates any of these parameters are off, Norrick has the equipment to alert him via cell phone and the formula to right the balance.

“The way that I do it is by taking dead coral skeletons [calcified remains, or rocks] and introducing carbon dioxide, which lowers the pH in the chamber, and actually melts those [coral] rocks and drips the effluent into the tank at a certain rate to maintain it all,” Norrick explains. This process is done through a vessel known as a calcium reactor.

To aid in filling the calcium reactor with carbon dioxide, Norrick runs a line off his beer kegerator. “I’ve found carbon dioxide is critical for tanks and for beer,” he jokes.

Otherwise, Norrick says most imbalances in water chemistry may be remedied with a simple water change: water combined with a reverse osmosis deionization, or an RODI, a filtration to strip tap water down to its basics to al-

low the addition of a premeasured salt mixture to correct water chemistry.

Norrick spent six months in the design stage of his downstairs saltwater reef system.

Although he purchased piping and parts to complete the system, he and his nephew, Gavin, built the filtration tank themselves. The design included also the installation of sensors to read the water level and top it off automatically whenever evaporation occurs.

As if this 300-gallon saltwater reef system weren’t enough, Norrick prizes another 125-gallon see-through saltwater aquarium to grace his upstairs entryway and home office. He and Gavin built the filtration tank for this aquarium as well. Unlike the elaborate system downstairs, however, this isolated aquarium requires more work. Norrick estimates he spends two hours each week to clean and maintain it.

The downstairs saltwater reef system was completed in 2016 while the upstairs aquarium was added just last year.

Their beauty is the culmination of trial and error in owning about ten saltwater aquari-

ums since 2002. In fact, the 29-gallon tank mounted in the wall behind Norrick’s downstairs bar is his first aquarium.

His interest in saltwater aquariums was brought to life, however, well before 2002.

“The ocean has always fascinated me. Something about it is just amazing. I started seeing all the bright colors you could get out of saltwater, and that’s what I wanted to pursue,” he comments. “Whenever I was a little kid, my brother and I would go over to Evansville, and my grandparents would take us over to Harp’s Pets.

They had a really pristine saltwater setup there at the time.

We walked through there and saw all that. It was just amazing. Ever since then, I was hooked. I was a little bitty guy but I will never forget that.”

All told, Norrick keeps about 25 fish representing about eight different species.

The onlooker will spot the Nemo clown fish right away in both the upstairs and the downstairs aquariums. Norrick says he introduced a “Dory” fish (Hippo Tang), but she attacked the coral and ate it. Thus, he had to sell his “Dory” fish.

Additional fish include the

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juvenile emperor angel, which actually grunts to mark his territory, chromis, damsels and wrasse. Norrick’s favorite is in the 180-gallon aquarium downstairs: an Achilles Tang, black with an orange spot, a high dollar fish flown in from Fiji. This one fish, Norrick has named Bugatti after the fastmoving Bugatti sports car.

The live coral provides a brilliant backdrop for the fish. Norrick has grown it all himself — about five different species in an array of colors, including large and small polyp stony and sea anemones.

Like his mentor, Tony Roybal, Norrick starts with a “frag” or fragment of coral and watches it grow in the aquarium. Eventually, he can cut his own frag from a grown coral to sell to other saltwater aquarium enthusiasts.

The temperamental corals require exact lighting — some needing to be closer, some farther away, from light. Norrick celebrates the progress in lighting: from old metal halide lights to the much more energy-efficient LED lighting now. The LED lights can even change the ambience in the aquarium by changing the

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Needless to say, Norrick has experimented with fish breeding also. Those lovable clown fish have kept him up until 2:00 a.m. as he waited on a delivery. A pair downstairs lay eggs every 14 days.

“The babies will hatch around day 12 after being laid.

When I know they’re going to hatch, about one hour after the lights go out, I will go in there and kill all the flow in the tank so it’s just stagnant water. I get a really dim flashlight and put it above the tank, and the babies are attracted to that light.

They will actually come out of their shell and come up to that light, and I’ll net them up. It’s time-consuming. Otherwise, the coral will eat them,” Norrick comments.

“Some people think of coral as a plant,” he adds. “It does use photosynthesis to grow, but it will also eat meaty objects and any foods the fish don’t eat.”

Norrick hopes his black and white clown fish upstairs will twitch her tail to entice the rare

long- finned orange, white, and black to mate with her.

The offspring will be one-of-a kind, he says. If the male dismisses the female’s advances, well, Norrick points out, the female will retaliate in a hellish fury: she will attempt to kill him.

In his spare time, Norrick likes to continue to remodel his Posey County home and to go back home to Gibson County.

He is close to his entire family: in addition to nephew Gavin is his niece, Alyssa, the children of his beloved late brother, Mikie, along with his parents, David and Karen.

An Oakland City native, Norrick enjoys freshwater fishing almost as much as creating saltwater reef systems. A 25-pound striped bass is mounted on a wall in his downstairs rec room also. It is the trophy from a past fishing trip on Lake Cumberland with his father, brother, and uncle.

Wherever his creativity leads next, Norrick and his 140-pound Saint Bernard, Rocco, rest beside living waters.

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North Posey senior Corey Heath drives the baseline and past his defender during homecoming basketball action on Saturday night at North Posey. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Chris Morlan North Posey was back at home last Saturday night against the Tell City Marksman. This was also homecoming night at North Posey. The game was a defensive battle by both teams, but the Vikings came up short and lost in triple overtime 59-56.

The Vikings have had a rough week losing three games in a row.

North Posey struggled with making a field goal in the first half.

They made four of 18 baskets during the first two quarters.

Tell City led the game 9-8 after the first period. The Marksman went on an 8-0 run to take over the lead 16-9 with 2:11 left in the second quarter. North Posey was down at the half 18-11.

North Posey went on an 8-1 scoring run in the third quarter to tie the game at 19-19 with 3:35 in the period. The score was tied 22-22 with less than four seconds left and a Tell City player drains a three-point basket to give the Marksman a 25-22 lead to close out the third quarter.

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with less than two minutes left in the game. Tell City scored the next six points to retake the lead at 3634 with under a minute left in the game. Josiah Ricketts was fouled with 11 seconds left in the game.

Ricketts drained both free throws to tie the game at 36-36. Tell City had one last opportunity to win the game but missed the basket to put the game into overtime.

During the first overtime, Sanford made a two-point basket to give the Vikings a 38-36 lead. On the next possession, Ricketts stole the ball from the Tell City player and drove down to the basket to extend North Posey’s lead 40-36.

Tell City creeped back in the game to tie it again at 40-40 to go to double overtime.

Both teams struggled to put the game away and after the second overtime. The score was 45-45.

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It was a tough loss that hopefully will help the Vikings finish a clutch game in the upcoming sectional.

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North Posey High School senior Jacob Sanford shakes loose for a jumper during Saturday evening’s homecoming basketball game against Tell City. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Mount Vernon made 59 percent of their field goals and were nine for fifteen from the free throw line. The Wildcats committed 24 turnovers for the game and it was the game changer.

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Continued on B5 At left: Mount Vernon junior Ben Varner struggles to keep the ball during Friday night’s game against Reitz Panthers.

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18 Years of dedication to area youth basketball

By Chris Morlan This week, North Elementary fifth and sixth grade boys’ basketball coach Jim Scheller is in the sports spotlight. Scheller been coaching the North Elementary Stars for over 18 years. The Stars finished their season with the fifth grade winning seven games and losing five. The sixth-grade team won seven games and lost four games.

Scheller started coaching basketball in 2000 as an assistant coach with former North Elementary head coach John Siders. He worked with Siders for three years and then took the coaching job at North Posey Junior High for one year during the 2002-2003 season. That year his team posted a 12-4 record.

Coach Scheller then took the opportunity as head coach at North Elementary when the job came open during the 2003-2004 season and he has been at the helm of the boys’ program ever since.

Scheller stated, “my first game as head coach was a big win against Pike Central back in 2003. It was a big win for me.”

Coach Scheller has coached two of his own children over the years. He coached his son Austin back in 2009-2010 seasons and he currently has another son Vince, who is now a sixth grader playing basketball for his dad.

During our interview, we talked about his coaching highlights and I asked him to explain to me the qualities of a player that Scheller thought was important.

Scheller explained, “I believe in discipline, good sportsmanship, team involvement, team play and respecting each other. Working hard and having fun doing it.”

Scheller explained to me about his purpose as a coach and the experiences that he hopes his players will take from his coaching, “This time is just a small part of life and hopefully the kids can enjoy the time. The kids can be good teammates and good friends. Be good with taking discipline and enjoy the game of basketball and have fun playing the game of basketball.”

I was interested to know how Coach Scheller keeps up the morale of the team each year.

Scheller explained, “At the beginning of the season. I tell the kids to enjoy every minute of

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this season and I just want them to enjoy the moment because It’s gone in a blink of an eye.”

Scheller stated he believes in the following words to succeed in the game of basketball, “motivation, rebounds, teamwork, defense, trust and honesty are absolutely keys to success.” I asked Scheller if his fifth and six grade players understood his system to succeed, Scheller stated, “the one thing they buy into first is getting along with each other, being teammates and supporting each other in practices and games. I also stress good defense.

You play good defense. You will play some minutes for me and if not, then it’s going to be a long season.”

After dedicating over 18 years to youth basketball, I wanted to know exactly why Coach Scheller does it and what keeps him going and he stated, “Just being around the kids and seeing them learn the game. This is the time where they really absorb a lot of information. Watching them grow up in high school and on to college. It’s just great.”

I asked coach if he heard from any of the kids he has coached in the past, Scheller replied, “Absolutely, yes, Austin Graves, Jon Marvel, Nick Neidig, Ethan Morlock and Brandon Krohn.” We talked about the support that he gets from the parents at North Elementary. He was very positive when talking about the feedback he receives from parents, “I talk to the parents before the season and tell them I favor no one and if their child works hard, they will get to play. Parents are a big supporter of the program.”

Since I have been covering the North Posey High School basketball team this season, I was curious to know if any current high school basketball players at North Posey stuck out in his mind and he stated, “Just about all of them either in the fifth or sixth grade or in the summer time during AAU season. Drake Rogers, David Bender, Jacob

Jim Scheller coaches fifth-grade North Elementary boys on the sideline during a game between the Stars and the Mount Vernon Bobcats. Photo by Heather Morlan Sanford, and Jordan Goedde. I coached the (Josiah) Ricketts through AAU. During my career, I’ve coached probably 75 percent of the kids that have played high school basketball for North Posey.”

One of Coach Scheller’s favorite teams from the past was a class with Dillon Davenport and Nick Scheller that sticks out. Scheller stated, “they had great attitudes and worked so hard in practice. They were easy to teach, and they were always helping each other out on the court.” Another favorite team that Scheller coached is the 2003 team because they were his first team.

North Elementary has won a few basketball tournaments under Scheller. Last year, the fifth-grade team won the Gibson County tournament, they are now my sixth graders and they finished second in that same tournament this year. Scheller stated, “they have won a few tournaments in the past but last years team was pretty memorable.”

Scheller’s biggest fans are his family, and former players.

Austin Graves really sticks out to Coach Scheller. He recalls that when they asked Graves on his senior night who helped him get to where he is today, Graves

stated, “Coach Scheller.” It really means a lot to him when he realizes how many players he has nurtured with the game of basketball.

Coach Scheller continues to talk and see former players from the past and still has a good relationship with those kids today. Scheller will be coaching for many more years to come and will continue to help kids with basketball and help mold them into good citizens. These attributes will stay with the players long after their basketball days are over.

We talked personally about our favorite teams. Coach Scheller has a few college and pro athletic teams that are his favorite and he explained, “I’ve always been a North Carolina basketball fan all the way back when (James) Worthy, (Michael) Jordan and (Sam) Perkins played. I’ve been a New England Patriots fan since the 1976. They had some bad teams for a long time. When it comes to sports stuff, I mostly just enjoy seeing this age (fifth and sixth graders) and high school kids play sports the most.”

In his off time, Scheller likes to play basketball scrimmages with the older guys and enjoys spending time with his kids, going bowling or to the movies. I

Vikings fall to Forest Park in rough game

By Chris Morlan The North Posey Vikings boys’ basketball team went on the road last Thursday night to play against the Forest Park Rangers. North Posey had a rough first quarter and were down 19-12 after the period. The Vikings got some momentum in the second quarter outscoring the Rangers 17-9 and they took over the lead. North Posey were up at the half 2928.

Referees are not perfect, but the game got out of control and the officiating took over the game. This sounds like the same story from two weeks ago when the Lady Vikings played Mater Dei in the girls’ basketball sectional final. The game turned into an eight to five disadvantage for the Vikings.

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North Posey was outscored 42-26 in the second half, to eventually losing the game 70-55. The Vikings shot the ball well for the game completing 17 of 30 shots for 56 percent. North Posey made 8 of 16 threepoint baskets and were 13 for 19 behind the free throw line.

Leading the Vikings was Jacob Sanford with 17 points and two rebounds.

Josiah Ricketts scored 15 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. David Bender had eight points and four rebounds. Corey Heath contributed five points and two rebounds. Jordan Goedde scored four points and two assists. Shane Harris had three points and two rebounds. Alex Stewart scored three points and Drake Rogers had three rebounds.

find Scheller to be a humble man.

He wanted to make sure that he thanked all the past helpers and assistant coaches he has had.

Scheller wanted to specifically thank assistant coaches Dave Bishop and Troy Rogers for their help for the past many years.

I really enjoyed meeting with Coach Scheller. He has coached the game for many years and so many current and past players played for Coach Scheller. It’s neat to see where the former and current players began their basketball careers. I enjoyed the history and tradition of the North Elementary basketball program.

I was part of those teams back during the 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons under Coach Siders. We won quite a few games those two years. I still remember many of the names of my teammates back then with Nathan Baker, Jeff Lupfer, Doug Guffey, Robby Fetcher, Mike Gengelbach, Jeff Gish, Kevin Schmitt, Danny Fallowfield and Josh Ziliak. I would like to thank Coach Scheller for taking time to meet with me and I enjoyed hearing his stories, reminiscing and talking to me about the historical tradition of the North Elementary basketball program. Hats off to coach Jim Scheller, a great man for this week’s Sports Spotlight.

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By Chris Morlan JV Vikings come from behind to beat Tell City The North Posey junior varsity boys’ basketball team won their game last Saturday night against Tell City 4232. North Posey was down 11-2 after the first quarter and down 21-13 at the half.

There was no giving up in these young Vikings and they stepped up the defense in the second half. North Posey creeped back in the game and tied it 21-21 with 3:45 left in the third quarter. The Vikings took the lead at 24-22 with around three minutes left in the third period and never looked back. After the third quarter, North Posey led 32-25.

During the fourth quarter, the Vikings didn’t let off the throttle and extended their lead to as much as 11 points to eventually win the game.

Leading the Vikings in scoring were Dalton Cox with 16 points, followed by Camden Bender with nine points, Tristen Fisher with six points, Zach Lowe with five points, Kedrick Wahl with four points and Cole Koester with two points.

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Court News Arrests February 6 Michael Jackson - Mount

Vernon - Warrant, Criminal Trespass (petition to revoke) - PCS

February 7 Tiffany Jones - Mount Vernon - Battery on Law En-

2018-031 BETHEL TOWNSHIP ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 DISBURSEMENTS BY VENDOR 2017

forcement, Resisting Law Enforcement - MVPD February 8 Jay Rayce Cayne Duncan - Mount Vernon - Burglary with a Deadly Weapon -

MVPD February 9 Chasity Prince - Mount Vernon - Domestic Battery in Presence of a Child - MVPD Jesse Heckman - Cynthi-

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ana - Criminal Confinement, Domestic Battery, Neglect of a Dependent - PCS Michael Williams - Wadesville - Warrant, Possession of Child Pornography x 10 PCS Kelly Thiel - Evansville Warrant, Conspiracy to Commit Dealing in Methamphetamine - PCS Codey Ritchison - Wadesville - Possession of a Syringe - ISP Brian Gardner - Driving While Suspended - ISP February 11 Marshall Gibson - Madisonville, KY - Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS

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2018-033 The following County Operating Claims have been filed with the Auditor's Office and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session on February 20, 2018 JARED MICHAEL THOMAS WORMAN LEGAL RYAN REED BEVERLY CORN REBECCA MOREDOCK JOHN JACOB WARRUM WEST GROUP JEREMY SCHNEPPER DONNA DAVIS ESQUIRE ERIN BERGER JEAN HADLEY BETH MCFADIN HIGGINS VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR WILLIAM GOODEN GRAND TOTAL

$3,838.00 $2,565.00 $1,567.50 $1,520.00 $1,500.00 $2,935.50 $2,606.00 $489.25 $503.50 $6,341.73 $2,042.50 $329.18 $646 $3,496 $30,380.16

Sarah Beth Meighen Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on February 20, 2018 - hspaxlp

Complaints February 2 1:26 a.m. - Structure Fire Caller advised neighbor just banged on his door and advised his upstairs is on fire Locust Street, Poseyville 4:43 p.m. - Telephone Harassment - Caller and her daughter are receiving text messages and calls from female subject - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon February 3 10:34 a.m. - Theft - Caller request an officer reference male she had staying with her for one night, stealing - Sixth Street, Mount Vernon 11:18 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised someone has broken into his residence, advised male has a club Smith Road, Mount Vernon

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PROJECT: Craneway Realignment (Mount Vernon) Deadline: March 6, 2018 NOTICE TO BIDDERS February 9, 2018 Project: Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon Craneway Realignment Contract MV-1802-C1 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for Craneway Realignment, Contract MV-1802-C1 at the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon, Posey County, Ind., will be received at the office of the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon, 2751 Bluff Road, Mount Vernon, Ind., 47620, from bidders until 2:00 p.m., Central Time on March 6, 2018, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the conference room of the port administration building.

The project scope of work includes both horizontal and vertical realignment of an overhead craneway located in the Transit Shed at Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon. Vertical realignment is to be accomplished by installation of steel shim packs at each column. All work proposed is to be constructed at the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon.

Bids shall be submitted on the proper form and delivered in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidders as described in the Instructions to Bidders, which accompanies the Project Specifications. A Bidder's Bond payable to the PORTS OF INDIANA must be enclosed with the bid. Said bond shall be in the minimum amount of five percent of the maximum bid.

The contract for this work shall be awarded or rejected as soon as possible, but in no case later than 60 calendar days from the date of opening bids, unless the 60th day shall fall on Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday in which event said time shall be extended to the next working day. The Ports of Indiana reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Project Specifications will be available to contractors on and after Feb. 13, 2018 at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. A charge of $25.00 will be made for Project Plans and Specifications in PDF format. Hard copies of the project Plans and Specifications are also available for $100.00 or in PDF format on a CD for $50.00. CHARGES ARE NONREFUNDABLE AND CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED MADE PAYABLE TO THE PORTS OF INDIANA. For more information, contact the Ports of Indiana Engineering Department at (219) 787-8636.

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North Elementary School boys basketball ends on high note

By Chris Morlan The North Elementary Stars fifth and sixth grade boys’ basketball teams finished their seasons on a winning streak. North Elementary played the Mount Vernon Bobcats on January 24.

North Elementary fifth grade team played first and shutdown the Bobcats in the first and third quarters without a point. The fifth grade Stars won 23-9.

Leading the Stars in scoring were Grant Stinson with six points, followed by Jackson Tucker with four points and Trace Martin with three points. Evan Tuley, Christian Hall, Henry Martin, Austin Schmitt and Trey Schipp each scored two points.

The sixth-grade game was up afterwards against a good sixth-grade Mount Vernon basketball team. North Elementary held their own and pulled out the win over the Bobcats 25-20.

Leading the Stars in scoring were Colin Schipp with 15 points, followed by Vince Scheller with six points, Logan Simmons with four points and Liam Stone with two points.

Bobcats were led in scoring by Blake Bruckin with ten points and Hunter Spalding with four points. Jackson Clowers, Beau Baldwin

and Grant Doherty each scored two points.

North Elementary played their final game of the season on January 31, at home against school district rival South Terrace Panthers.

During the first game, North Elementary dominated the game and beat the Panthers 23-4. Leading the Stars in scoring were Grant Stinson with eight points, Kylen Brown with four points, Austin Schmitt scored four points, Christian Hall with two points, Trace Martin with two points, Cade Hill pitched in two points and Henry Martin with one point. The Panthers were led in scoring by Kade Buecher with four points.

The final game of the night was the sixthgraders. Both teams put up 55 points between the schools. North Elementary beat South Terrace 33-22. Leading the Stars in scoring was Liam Stone and Logan Simmons with eight points each. Carson Woods with six points and Mason Hannah with three points. Vince Scheller and Colin Schipp scored two points each.

The fifth grade Stars finish their season with seven wins and five losses. North Elementary sixth grade team ended the year with seven wins and four losses.

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Court News Continued 12:19 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised she has given niece money to get caller groceries - Elm Street, Mount Vernon 12:33 p.m. - Violation of Restraining Order - Ex-boyfriend is beating on the door trying to break-in - Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon 2:19 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised male subject that just left stole her son’s I Phone - Sixth Street, Mount Vernon February 4 1:05 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - 2 male subjects came and tried to fight her children - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 2:03 p.m. - General Complaint - Caller is requesting officer to take photos of the side of her son’s head - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 7:33 p.m. - Theft - Caller’s husband lost wallet. Advised debit card was last used at grocery store - Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon February 5 12:18 a.m. - Family Fight - Husband is verbally aggressive and broke through glass door - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 11:21 a.m. - Theft - Advised there are 3 people in his residence taking things. Does know who they are - Hill Top Lane, Wadesville 11:28 a.m. - Theft— - advised a male subject just stole boots from store - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 6:28 p.m. - Assault - Caller’s father came today and spanked her - Second Street, Mount Vernon February 6 9:01 a.m. - Criminal Mischief—Looks like someone has tried to drill into ATM machine - Third Street, Mount Vernon 4:38 p.m. - Suspicious Odor - Request officers go by and smell for marijuana smell coming from an apartment - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 5:32 p.m.-Stabbing or Gunshot Wound Caller advised he just shot a male subject.

Advised he has taken his gun away - Southwind Avenue, Mount Vernon 5:52 p.m. - Message - Caller’s ex-girlfriend is not giving him his things out of the residence - Ramsey Court, Evansville

Mount Vernon seventh-grade girls placed second in the Boonville Fab 5 Tournament Gold Bracket. Front row, l to r: Baily Cox, Maty Burnett, Olivia Culley, and Lera Wilson. Back row, l to r: Coach Charlotte Roberts, Grace Schroeder, Mallory Nurrenburn, Haley Rutledge, Cherish Anderson and Coach Joe Rutledge. Photo submitted

February 7 12:26 p.m. - Welfare Check - Concerned about a small child sitting outside by herself - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 4:29 p.m. - Trespassing - Advised female subject is at apartment, she has been banned - Edson Street, Mount Vernon February 8 3:41 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller ad-

vised that he evicted tenants from this address through the courts - Main Street, Mount Vernon 6:47 p.m. - Welfare Check - Received a call that someone broke into her garage Sixth Street, Mount Vernon 9:04 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised possible fight - Poplar Street, Cynthiana 11:23 p.m. - Suspicious Person - Male subject is outside banging around - Main Street, Mount Vernon February 9 12:42 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised that his spouse punched him and scratched him - Edson Street, Mount Vernon 5:05 a.m. - Stabbing or Gunshot Wound 34 year-old male, stab wound in stomach by steak knife, children are in the home - North Street, Cynthiana 8:19 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised someone has broken into garage, forced entry - Wolflin Street, Mount Vernon 10:15 a.m. - Harassment - Advised he called the other day about subjects coming to his door - Elk Trail Drive, Evansville 6:04 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised her son’s cellphone was taken by another student on Tuesday - Oriole Circle, Mount Vernon 11:11 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Domestic issue, would like to speak with an officer - Canal Street, Mount Vernon Circuit Court Divorces Granted Becky J. Wells and Anthony Wells Ian T. Wedderburn and Sherry L. HagyWedderburn Laura Alexander and Roger Alexander Kristin Michelle Williams and Trent Jess Williams Gary A. Owen and Stacey Ann Zint Damian Bart Chism and Kellie Denise Chism Derek L. Funk and Nicole Miller Superior Court Divorces Granted Amber Ahlfield-Hitchcox and Zachary Tyler Hitchcox Bryan Hercher, Jr. and Lisa Dawn Hercher Chris Kiessling, Jr. and Elisabeth Kiessling Jessica Mansfield and David Rodriguez Connie Wiltshire and Christopher Wiltshire Sandra K. Kiessling and Christopher L. Kiessling Shannon Lea Allison and Stewart Allison, Jr. Renee Denton and Ronald Carder Karen York and Jack York

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Mount Vernon sixth-grade girls placed fourth in the Boonville Fab 5 Tournament Gold Bracket. Pictured l to r, Merritt Snodgrass, Cassidy Jones, Cortland Dobleman, Neeley Watson, Abby Reis, Arrlissa Sharber, Jackie Thompson, and Cora Bell. Not pictured are Coaches Jason Bell and Patricia Goodyear. Photo Submitted

‘Vikings’ continued from Page B1 was Jacob Sanford and Josiah Ricketts with 23 points each. David Bender scored six points, followed by Shane Harris with three points and Jordan Goedde with one point. Drake Rogers didn’t score any baskets, but he had a tough defensive assignment to guard Tell City’s best player, Braeden Beard. Rogers eliminated many scoring opportunities from Beard in the game.

North Posey’s final two games of the regular season will be on Wednesday, February 21 at home against Pike Central. Junior varsity game starts at 5:30 p.m. and varsity tips off at 7 p.m.

On Friday, February 23, the final home game of the season is against Gibson Southern. The Gibson Southern game will also be senior day.

The junior varsity starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by the varsity game beginning at 7 p.m.

Beginning Wednesday, February 7, 2018 the Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE) is soliciting proposals to perform residential Weatherization services to eligible low-income households in Vanderburgh, Gibson & Posey counties.

Proposal packages may be picked up from Sandra Thompson, CFO at the CAPE Corporate office (Walker Building 401 S.E. Sixth Street, Suite 001-Evansville, IN 47713).

Sealed proposals must be returned to the CAPE Corporate office. Please mark proposals attention: Sandra Thompson, Proposal Weatherization on envelope and submit no later than 4:00 P.M. on Friday, February 16, 2018.

The CAPE Weatherization Assistance Program is funded by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority with funds from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from Department of and Health and Human Services (HHS).

Minority and Women Based Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

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Mount Vernon Junior Varsity player Mitchel Wilson passes the ball off to Tyler Walls during Friday night’s game. Photo by Garry Beeson

‘Wildcats continued from Page B1 Published in the Posey County News on February 20 & February 27, 2018

Sam Thomas with nine points, and Nathan Fischer with eight points. Hunter Murphy and Zach Batteiger each scored six points.

Braden Henning and Abram Adams each scored five points. Jalen Josey scored two points along with Logan Sitzman and Breckin Austin scoring a point each.

Congratulations to the Wildcats on their first win of the season last Tuesday night

against Grayville 90-28. Mount Vernon played a great game and put up 57 points in the first half and only allowed 28 points for the entire game.

Mount Vernon’s final game of the regular season is on Tuesday, February 20 at home against second ranked Evansville Bosse on senior night. The junior varsity game tips off at 6 p.m. and the varsity begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Brady Crossen, Morgan Miller, Valerie Cox, and Kaaleb Krieger paused for a g oup photo during the Mount Ver on For al held at the Posey Count Fairg ounds on Sat rday evening. The event drew a large crowd. Photos by Dave Pearce

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