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Grant should help improve Poseyville water situation

The Poseyville Town Council recently received a check from IPEP, the towns workers compensation provider, after submitting a safety grant for three departments, of which the Highway Department was granted the funds. Pictured in front are, l to r: Town Attorney William Bender, Council Members Justin Collins, Bruce Baker (attending by Zoom), and Mike Baehl. In back are Clerk-Treasurer Christy Foster and Rachel Hileman representing IPEP. Photo submitted

By Theresa Bratcher Despite many extreme changes in weather, the holidays, and sickness, the Town of Poseyville ended 2021 and began a new year on a positive note. Yearly occurrences on Resolutions and fund transfers went off without a hitch and several grant proposals were submitted. The town saw the installation of new phone and internet systems and upgrades were made to the fire department building.

A grant from Purdue was awarded in order to study the Black River Water Shed. A total of $2,638.18 in uncollectable utilities were written off after several attempts to collect. Mike Baehl was once again nominated for and accepted as the Town of Poseyville representative on the Area Plan Commission.

December saw the town annual Tree Lighting Ceremony as well as the Christmas House Decorating Contest and the Town Scavenger Hunt. Town Marshall Charles Carter reported that 98 children were given presents during the annual Toy Drive. “A heartfelt Thank You goes to all that make this event possible,” stated Carter. “We are still accepting donations and any others that come in will go towards next years need.”

The 2022 monthly meeting and holiday schedule was presented by Christy Foster and unanimously approved by the board with only one date, October 12, being modified due to

the Monday prior being a national holiday.

Fire Chief Austin Ahrens provided a quote and asked the board to approve the replacement of four windows at the fire station. When asked how many members the fire department now had, Ahrens responded he believes there are 23 members. Due to new members Austin Ahrens Fire Chief is requesting to turn out sets.

Members heard complaints of golf cart crossings over the highway from Cale and Locust streets. Council members along with Carter indicated this has been specifically addressed numerous times and is even emphasized on the golf cart permits. Strong enforcement of the ordinance will now be in place.

New Playground equipment is being installed. This project was made possible by donations by our community and Boy Scouts working on their Eagle Scout projects from Troop 387. There is another smaller piece of equipment going up soon again with the help of donations and Eagles Scouts projects.

The use of the local Community Center report was discussed. All agreed the center has been utilized by the public. Numbers of use are better than 2020 but still not near the number of people using as before Covid began.

Council member Justin Collins questioned the cost of the center with income of just over $5000 and expenses, particularly cost to oversee the facility, of nearly $20,000.

Gomez pleads guilty; faces 20 years Schmitz changes roles Special to the News A Mount Vernon man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of multiple charges related to dealing methamphetamine and fentanyl in Posey County.

Ryan Felipe Gomez, 41, appeared in the Posey Circuit Court on the morning of Wednesday, February 16, where he was sentenced by Judge Craig Goedde after hearing evidence and argument from prosecutors and defense counsel.

Gomez previously plead guilty to two Counts of Dealing in Methamphetamine, one Count of Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl), three Counts of Neglect of a Dependent, and three Counts of Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

Pursuant to his guilty plea, Gomez admitted to selling methamphetamine and fentanyl to undercover confidential informants in September and October of 2019.

Gomez further admitted that minor children were present when these transactions occurred and the children may have seen or heard what

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was occurring.

Gomez was arrested on May 26, 2020 as a result of Operation “Aftershock,” an undercover drug investigation conducted by the Posey County Drug Task Force which began in July 2019. Gomez has been held in the Posey County Jail since the date of his arrest Posey County Prosecutor’s Office Investigator Kenneth Rose, the supervisor of Posey County’s Drug Task Force, provided testimony at sentencing regarding the details of the investigation. Rose testified

that, during one of the undercover purchases of what Gomez purported to be heroin, Gomez told a confidential informant that two people had already overdosed on the substance. Rose further testified that the Indiana State Police Laboratory tested the substance and it was confirmed to be fentanyl, not heroin.

“This was an incredibly disturbing case,” commented Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers. “Mr. Gomez was selling fentanyl, which can be a very deadly substance. Thanks to the proactive investigation of the Posey County Drug Task Force, we had overwhelming evidence to allow the court to hold Mr. Gomez accountable. I’m grateful for the work of Investigator Rose, (Posey County Sheriff’s Office) Detective Dustin Seitz and (Mount Vernon Police Department) Captain Korben Sellers. Their efforts resulted in a dangerous drug dealer being removed from Posey County for a long period of time.”

Gomez will be transported to the Indiana Department of Correction to serve his sentence.

By Trisha L. Lopez Long term Purdue Extension educator Hans Schmitz has accepted a new position, a 50/50 split between Purdue Extension and a conservation cropping systems Initiative appointment.

Schmitz’s new job, which will allow him to focus on education presentations about soil health, climate change and climate-smart agriculture, is self-funded through 2025 with the possibility to continue funding for a longer period down the road. While several details about his new role are still being discussed, he was told on Friday that his new title will be lead conservation cropping systems agronomist. He will remain based in Posey County.

“I’m pretty passionate about (climate-smart agriculture),” Schmitz said. “I think the future trends that way. I hope that it doesn’t trend that way regulatorily. I hope it trends that way through realization of economic opportunities in those realms. That’s how I like to work..more farm research to make conservation profitable.”

The move will mean that Schmitz will no longer be able to serve as a member and vice chair of the Posey Area Plan Commission, an appointed role he served through his position as ag and natural resource educator for Purdue Extension. His role will likely be filled by his successor should Purdue Extension hire a Posey County resident as his replacement.

Schmitz has been with Purdue Extension for more than 13 years, four of those in Posey County, and said his childhood experiences with 4-H helped shape his career.

“I was a 10-year 4-H member, growing up here in Posey County and really enjoyed my time in 4-H showing dairy cattle, showed some pigs, completed all four years of the weather project which contributed somewhat to my decision to go to Purdue in agricultural meteorology,” Schmitz said. “Because 4-H had such an influence on my youth, and being involved in the collegiate 4-H program, when a 4-H position was open I thought

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New St. Paul’s minister Cook brings air of excitement

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Ann Cook, the vivaCook started cious new Pastor at St. this new assignPaul’s United Methodment on February ist Church in Poseyville, 1. She requested found herself showered to get the open with orange Gatorade Poseyville slot to and welcoming well be near her agwishes by the young ing parents. Beth members of her conCook is from the gregation after the Sulocal area, born perbowl Game. The on the West Side good-natured “game for of Evansville. anything” cleric chalThe Reitz Panther lenged her group to attended the Unicollect cans of soup for versity of Souththe ‘God’s Storehouse’ ern Indiana and food pantry, serving majored in Busithe north part of Posey Parishioners douse their new minister in orange Gatorade following a ness. After workCounty. ing for a time in successful challenge to bring in goods for God’s Storehouse in Posey.

“They brought in 932 Human Resource cans of soup to the party and I was thrilled to see that kind of Management, she found herself beginning to respond to the support! Food pantries are really hurting right now and those call to ministry. “I would say I was an atheist in early colon the margin are struggling. Jesus told us to feed the hungry lege, but around the age of 21, I met Jesus and gave my life and I think that is so important. I told the kids I would allow to Him.” them to throw the Gatorade on me if they came through and The aspiring minister went on to study at the Asbury they did. I was asked orange or lemon-lime?”

Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. It is the largest Orange it was, as the Rev. Cook backed the Bengals. “I’ve seminary of the Wesleyan-Holiness movement. She earned been a pastor in the Cincinnati area and love that team. We her Masters of Divinity and has been a United Methodist went outside after the game to do the Gatorade Splash on the Church minister for over 20 years. grass. It was cold and sticky, but worth it. I want the young “I have moved many times within my conference. For expeople to know the Church is not stuffy and it is very ap- ample, I worked in West Harrison, Bedford, Columbus and

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Seymour. I was an Associate Pastor in Evansville. I moved to Poseyville from Logansport and just love it here,” she said.

In addition to maintaining the strong programs already in place at the church, the new pastor plans to try something new, capitalizing on one of her favorite interests. “I just love art and like to paint in watercolor and acrylics. As part of my ministry, I would like to do a ‘Paint with the Pastor’ Series to help grow in our Beth Ann Cook was recently appointfaith. Preaching ed Minister at Saint Paul’s Methodist is also one of my Church in Poseyville. Photo submitted strengths and I would like to do a Creative Sermon Series, too.”

She will work with youth activities, like the popular magic program in schools, and 4-H and Scouts. “Some of our youth programs have been on hiatus due to Covid and we want to get them started back up again. I would like to be part of young lives and help them in making good choices.”

Other plans call for an in-depth Bible Study for adults to enhance their faith. “My heart is for people to know Jesus.

Poseyville is a wonderful welcoming community and I so look forward to my work here. I enjoy it!”

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022 John Hayden Emhuff John Hayden Emhuff passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 at the home of his daughter, Susy Hall, in Evansville, Indiana.

John was born on March 9, 1936 in Seymour, Indiana to William and Thelma (Hayden) Emhuff.

John attended Indiana University, where he earned bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. His career as an educator spanned 41 years, beginning with teaching roles in California and Indiana, followed by a principalship at Blackford County High School in Indiana. In 1970, John joined ISUE (now the University of Southern Indiana) as a professor of education, Dean of Students, and Director of Alumni affairs. In 1975, John joined the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon. After serving as the principal of Hedges Central Elementary School, he held the position of Assistant Superintendent of Instruction until his retirement in 2000.

John’s tenure with the Mount Vernon school district culminated with the creation of the Dr. John H. Emhuff Alternative School, now known as the Opportunity Center.

In honor of John’s service, the Indiana School Boards Association conferred the Lorin A. Burt Award, recognizing overall excellence in contributions to Indiana education. His most cherished honor, though, was being named Teacher of the Year during the early years of his career.

Following retirement from the field of education, John began a second career, working in the Posey County Circuit Court of Judge James Redwine and assisting at the Austin Funeral Home.

Throughout his life in Mount Vernon, John broadly served the community as an active member of the Kiwanis International Service Club, as a board member for the Posey County Red Cross, and as a board member for the Community Action Program of Evansville.

John was an advocate for the education of young children and was instrumental in planning, campaigning, and recruiting leaders in the community to build the Children’s Learning Center of Posey County.

In recognition of his community and career service, John was named a recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash award, the highest honor bestowed by the Governor of Indiana.

John attended the First United Methodist Church in

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Mount Vernon. He volunteered as a statistician for the men’s basketball team at the University of Southern Indiana, he officiated high school football, and he held season tickets for his beloved Indiana University football team.

John enjoyed fishing, traveling, sharing the bounty of his vegetable garden, and playing hearts at the Dogtown tavern. In his later years, he loved shopping at Schnucks, meeting for coffee at McDonalds and Starbucks, and playing poker at the Aztar riverboat. More than anything, John enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, treating them to movies, to tailgating at IU football games, and to his world-famous chocolate milk shakes.

John showered his family and friends with boundless love. He was devoted to Beverly, his wife of 65 years. He was a champion for the hopes of children, and he was a respected mentor to colleagues who shared his passion for developing kids. John nurtured enduring friendships, and his warmth and unparalleled generosity extended to everyone he knew.

John approached every interaction with humility, with tolerance, and with an abundance of kindness. He touched the lives of so many, and within them, John’s legacy will live.

John is survived by wife Beverly (Knott), children Elizabeth Emhuff, John Erich Emhuff (Bridgett), Susan Hall (Kirk), Jane Albin, Krista Whipple, and Katrina Smith. Grandchildren Hannah, Grace, Shaun, Dylan, Austin, Anderson, Colin, Meghan, and Aidan.

Great grandchildren Justice, Bishop, Kash, Cy Hayden, Oakleigh, Olivia, Amarah, Amaya, and Lavada.

A private service will be held at Pierre Funeral Home in Evansville, Indiana on February 19.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wildcats Remembered, PO Box 120, Mount Vernon, Indiana, 47620.

Germaine Gully Magail Germaine Gully Magail was born in France on October 13, 1925.

The angels returned for her on February 16, 2022.

Preceding her in death was her husband, a son, two brothers, three sisters, including Cecile Effinger of Wadesville, Ind. And a nephew Tom Effinger of Wadesville.

Survivors include two sons and two daughters, grand children and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews including Gilbert, Dan and Joe Effinger and Margie Tomes all of Wadesville, Patty Scruggs and Mark Effinger of Evansville,

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Jon Edward Redman passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2022, at his home near Wadesville, Indiana.

He was born January 8, 1962, to Jon David “J.D.” and Norma Jean (Ricketts) Redman. Jon was an avid hunter, fisherman, and loved all his dogs he had in the past few years, especially the puppy he just got, that he named Buddy. Also, he was really looking forward to the Moral season.

Jon loved spending time with his oldest Grandson, Brendan. They enjoyed playing darts along with Brendan’s grandmother, Shelby and his friend Bear, whom Jon could never beat, no matter how hard he tried.

Jon is survived by his daughters; Amanda (Aaron Market) Redman, and their children; Brooke Schweikarth and her children; a brother Rodney D. (Elizabeth) Redman, and children; a sister, Angel (Chris) Glisson and her children. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his Stepmother, Carole (Donaldson) Redman. She has been in his life since he was 11 years old, and Carole loved him and his brothers immensely. Above all, he is survived by the love of his life and former wife, Shelby Mattingly. Also, his

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best friend Rick and Dianne Robb.

Preceding Jon in death was his father, J.D. Redman; brother, Mark E. Redman; his biological mother, Norma Jean Savoie and her husband Bobby. His Grandparents, David D. and Roberta (Cowen) Redman; Malcolm and Dorothy (Poole) Ricketts; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jon lived close to Carole and checked on her daily.

As Carole said, “My son, my friend, and part-time caretaker, gone forever. I will miss him for the rest of my life.”

There will be no memorial service. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Posey County Humane Society.

Condolences to the family may be made at The Denning Family Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, Indiana.

Cindy Lee McClain Cindy Lee McClain, 64, of New Harmony, Indiana born to Scott and Libby (Shake) McClain on September 22, 1957, in Louisville, Kentucky lost her life to Covid, Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Cindy graduated from Shelby County High School in 1975, attended University of Kentucky and completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Kentucky State University. She began her graduate studies in Germany and completed her degree at the University of Louisville.

Cindy was a systems engineer and installed software in mainframe computers in hospitals across the country.

In that capacity, her most recent employer of 20 years was McKesson Corporation.

Among her previous employers were Humana and Health Quest. Cindy was a meek and compassionate person. She was generous, kind hearted and committed to animal rescue, especially cats. She leaves behind her two ginger boys, Elton and Axl in the care of her sister.

Surviving are her son: Kai

Scott Doane of Mission Viejo, California who was the greatest joy of her life; sister: Deborah L. McClain-Carter of New Harmony, Indiana and aunt: Jacqueline Levsey of Louisville, Kentucky.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Private funeral services will be held at the Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alley Cat Rescue, PO Box 585, Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712.

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

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Geneva Helen Hall, 103, of New Harmony, Indiana, born November 2, 1918 to James T. and Marie (Willoughby) Shed in Yeager, Oklahoma, passed away February 15, 2022 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Geneva attended grade school in Yeager and Holdenville, Oklahoma and finished middle school and high school at Sasakw, Oklahoma.

She attended East Central State University where she majored in music. Her singing career involved being a soloist with the First Methodist Church and she sang with symphonies, operas and eclectic choirs. She had a starring role in the comic opera “naughty Marietta.”

She also sang with a trio on a weekly radio program in her early career.

She married John M. Hall, Sr. on May 7, 1941 in the parsonage of the First Methodist Episcopal Church South. John, Sr. was the son of John H. and Nina (Fincannon) Hall of Fox, Oklahoma. After their marriage they resided in Tyler, Texas, where John worked for Delta Drilling Company in the oil fields. Later in 1941 they moved to New Harmony, Indiana where John started out working for E.F. Moran Drilling Company on the 1 well drilled in the Griffin oil fields. He continued with Moran until his retirement.

Geneva belonged to the Grace Golden Music Guild and was a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa. She was the president of Associates Club for three years.

In 1951 Geneva came to the Episcopal Church in New Harmony to sing for Bishop Kirchoffer and the night before she sang for the Bishop, she was his partner in dancing the minuet. She loved her church and remained here

Chester F. Crum Chester F. Crum, 83 of Mount Vernon, passed on February 16, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital.

He was Born on July 21, 1938, in Montgomery, Ill., to the late John Francis and Estelle Crum. He is proceeded in death by his wife Caroline Rose Crum, John Francis and Estelle Crum (parents) Raymond Crum, and Tommy Crum (both brothers), Chester F. Crum, Jr. (infant son) Donald L. Crum (son), Seth A. Morgan (grandson), Jennifer Lynn Crum (granddaughter), and Andrew Curtis (great-grandson).

Chester retired from the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon in 2002 where he worked as a carpenter. Prior to working with the school district Chester was a home builder and operated his own construction business for many years.

He enjoyed working in his workshop building shelves and working on small projects, as well as gardening, and fishing. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and children across the country.

Chester was a family man and loved his children dearly.

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She served on the board of the Saint Stephen’s Music Festival and sang in the Harmonies Chorale. She was a member of the Posey County Chorale Club and served on the vestry as senior warden for two terms at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

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Geneva is survived by her son, John M. Hall, Jr., and his wife Rebecca J. (Snyder) Hall, who reside in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in New Harmony, Indiana, with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery in New Harmony, Indiana.

Visitation will be 9-9:45 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

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O , C Kylar Wilkerson Kylar Wilkerson of Tacoma, Washington went to be with the Lord, February 15 of 2022. Kylar was born June 26, 1996 in Evansville, Ind., to Dawnita Wilkerson, who is presently missing.

Kylar graduated high school in 2014 where he worked at the Mount Vernon skating rink for five years.

He later went on to join the Armed Forces where he served in the United States Army before retiring. Kylar enjoyed hiking, working out, making music, and being with family and friends. Kylar was one of a kind, could light up any room, and was a kind hearted soul. Kylar will be missed dearly.

He is proceeded in death by his great-grandmother, Augusta Martin; grandfather, Dennis Stewart; and cousin, Timothy Wilkerson.

Kylar leaves to cherish his memory grandmother, Vitula Wilkerson of Evansville, Ind.; one brother, KeVonte Wilkerson of Spokane, Washington; sisters, Kiahnna Wilkerson, Kiara, Kaylen and Kendra Whitledge of Evansville, Ind.; one niece, Nailah Pease; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

The memory of Kylar will

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live on through us, forever in our hearts.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Bishop Paul Wilkerson officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Ind., with military rites provided by Owen Dunn Post 5.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Schneider Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.

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Barbara Dean Meeks Barbara Dean Meeks, 93, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away February 19, 2022 at Linda E. White Hospice House. She was born May 1, 1928 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Marcus and Lucille (Buchanan) Stevens.

Barbara was a 1946 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. She retired from the FSA office after 28 years of service as an office administrator, and she loved the farmers she had the pleasure of working with while there.

Barbara was a 70-year member of the American Legion Owen Dunn Post 5 Auxiliary and was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Meeks; stepson, Gary Meeks; and step-grandson, Cory Meeks.

She is survived by her daughter, Dale Crumbacher (Wendell); grandson, Marcus Lee (Amanda); greatgrandchildren, Nathan, Luke, Kevin and Lydia; stepdaughter, Libbie Sanders; step-grandchildren, Megan and Scott (Stephanie);

P C H J K News in this issue includes: Nation’s greatest men honored, fire badly damages house across the street from the fire department, prohibition officer makes raid in Marrs, High School submits another report, truck and car collide, lots of

Brian K. Nichols, 65, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on February 15, 2022.

Brian was born in Evansville, Ind., October 12, 1955, to Ruth Ann Compton Nichols and Robert Nichols.

As a child, the family moved to Evanston, Ill., where his brother Eric was born. Years later the family moved to Denver, Colo., where his sister Lisa was born. Brian remained in Denver as a young man as the family moved to Indiana.

Brian worked odd jobs to support himself and eventually earned his CDL and started driving for Bodington Lumber in Cheyenne, Wyo., for many years. Years later he found his life place in Mount Vernon where his love, Teresa Jarred, and her family shared many happy memories together as well with his Saint Johns family and many more friends.

Brian is survived by his sister, Lisa (Bill) Burke; brother, Eric Nichols; Aunt Jerry McDonald; cousin, Jan Smith; niece, Mariah Nichols, and several cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother at a young age, father, brothers, Arthur, who passed away last week, and Alan.

Brian worked for GE/ Sabic for years retiring in October 2021, and earned his Associate’s degree while working at Sabic. Brian was

a passionate, curious, intelligent, kind soul. He had hardships to survive as a young person but achieved success and enjoyment out of life. He rekindled his relationship with the Lord and found profound peace. Brian was an avid learner, enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and the finer things in life.

He was loved and will be greatly missed. Godspeed brother.

A memorial service was held at 5 p.m., on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the Saint John Episcopal Church, 602 Mulberry Street in Mount Vernon, with Rev. Allen Rutherford officiating.

A visitation took place from 4 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Saint John Episcopal Church or Posey County Humane Society. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com

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and step-great-grandson, Nick.

The family would like to thank the Charles Ford Memorial Home and Dr. Joseph Lee for their care and compassion.

No services will be held at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Indiana Association for the Blind at Evansville, 500 North Second Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710 or American Legion Owen Dunn Post 5 Auxiliary, 203 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

James “Jimmy” Michael Polk, 52, of Newburgh, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2022 at his home.

He was born February 20, 1969 to his father Michael Polk and his late mother JoAnn (Walker) Polk.

Jimmy graduated from North Posey High School in 1987. He was a member of Saint Matthew’s UCC in Evansville. Jimmy was employed at Wabash Plastics for over 20 years. He loved the Los Angeles Dodgers and Indiana Basketball. Jimmy was a loving son, brother, uncle, and great uncle.

He will be missed by all.

He is survived by his father, Michael Polk; sister, Jana (Mark) Butrum of Hallsville, Mo.; nephew, Michael (Katherine) Butrum; niece, Lauren Butrum and great nephew, Fox Butrum, all of Centralia, Mo. Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother.

National and Local News 100 Years Ago News From The Western Star, February 22, 1922 - Mount Vernon sports, and many news briefs and personals.

Nation’s Greatest Men Honored - In observance of the birth anniversaries of the nation’s greatest men joint Lincoln and Washington programs were rendered during the past week by the Men’s Bible Class of the First M.E.

Church. Mayor Osborn, class president, presided. After talks and several selections by the orchestra and by a male quartet, refreshments of brick ice cream, cake, coffee and mints were served in the basement.

The meeting closed with a benediction. The W.R.C., enjoyed a Lincoln - Washington

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Pro-Life Young People!

Are you: ¾ Involved in pro-life activities that promote a culture of life? ¾ A current or past Posey County resident age 17-25?

Apply for the $500 Martha Jean Breeze Memorial Award This award is given annually in memory of life-long Posey County resident Martha Jean Breeze. She is remembered as a friend to young people and staunch supporter of life, respecting all human life from conception to natural death.

Request an application by emailing poseycountyrighttolife@gmail.com or call 812-781-9293.

Application deadline: March 6, 2022

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Raelyn Jane Rodenberg Baby Raelyn Jane Rodenberg, passed away on February 17, 2022, at Riley’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Raelyn was born in Evansville on January 13, 2022, the daughter of Tyler and Victoria (Wallis) Rodenberg.

Raelyn is survived by her parents, siblings, Maci, Easton, Paislee, Brennan, Hadley, and Willow; Grandparents, Rhonda May, John Wallis, Kim & John Rodenberg; aunts, Jessica Wallis and Heather Pettyjohn; uncle, Josh Rodenberg A visitation took place from 12 to 1 p.m., on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Denning Family Funeral

Home in Mount Vernon.

Burial followed the visitation at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com

Nellie Faye Ours Nellie Faye Ours, 78, of New Harmony, Indiana born to Urial F., Sr. and Alice (Lawrence) Villines on June 12, 1943, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home in New Harmony, Indiana surrounded by her loving family.

She graduated with honors from Evansville School of Practical Nursing in 1986, obtaining her LPN license while raising her children.

She retired from New Harmonie Healthcare in 2018 after 28 years. Nellie loved caring for others which showed throughout her lifetime. She was the epitome of a mother, loved nature, and had a great sense of humor.

She had a beautiful, warm smile and a sweet giggle that was infectious.

Surviving are her loving, devoted husband of 56 years: Alan Ours; daughters: Teresa Eickhoff, Tonya (Carey Buchta) Hurshman; son: Troy (Kelsi) Ours; sister: Pamela Wilson; five grandchildren: Wesley (Kayla) Ours, Danielle (Cody) Black, Cali Ours, Maddi (Autumn) Downing and Samantha (Ethan Evans) Ours; three great grandchildren Riley and Ellie Ours, and Beckham Black.

Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter: Tamara Ours; great grand-

son: Bennett Black; three siblings: EmmaJean Ford, William Villines and Frank Villines.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony, Indiana with burial in Saint Paul’s UCC Church Cemetery in German Township.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time, Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, in memory of Bennett Black.

Masks are strongly recommended and social distancing should be observed.

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

Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 South Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714. Services followed at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Butrum officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rocky Fork Fellowship, P.O. box 55 Hallsville, MO 65255.

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

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birthday program at their hall Wednesday afternoon. During the course of the program, a moment of silent prayer was held for Commander, U.S. Marrs of the G.A.R., who is seriously ill in an Evansville hospital.

Fire Badly Damages A.J. Grabert Residence - Fire at 4:15 Friday afternoon badly damaged the big two-story frame residence occupied by A.J. Grabert and family and mother, Mrs. Louise Grabert, 123 East Sixth Street. The blaze was discovered by Fire Truck driver Harry Wilson while at the hose house just across the street. At that time, smoke was pouring from every opening above the first floor.

It was necessary to cut many holes in the flooring and walls in order to get to the fire. The large amount of water necessary to extinguish the fire added to the damage of plastering and wall-paper. A portion of the household goods were carried out of the building by friends and neighbors who were attracted to the scene. At present, the Graberts are residing at Fourth and Vine Streets owned by them awaiting insurance adjustments and repairs.

Prohibition Officer Makes Raid In Marrs - A raid was made on a residence in Marrs Township by Federal Prohibition Officer Walker France, Thursday afternoon. The officers were assisted by Chief of Police Moses, Deputy Prosecutor Pfister and another federal officer. This is the second visit of Officer France, his other raids being made in Mount Vernon several weeks ago. At the residence, which is on the old Dr. Heusler place on the Mount Vernon-Evansville Road, ninety gallons of “white mule” mash and a small still in operation were found.

High School Civics Class

Submits More Reports - Reports of the recent survey of the Civics Class in the Senior High School are about completed and we have statistics regarding marriage and divorces. The report shows that 275 marriage licenses were granted in 1921. Twenty three divorces were granted in that same year. This is 11 PERCENT of the marriage licenses issued. Causes of divorces in 1921 were as follows: Abandonment, 12; cruel treatment, three; failure to provide, three; and other causes, five.

Sports - Basketball - The Mount Vernon Girls’ basketball team was defeated by Central High 18 to 15 Friday night. This defeat was the first ever handed to a local feminine five by any Foreign High School in five years. In other news, Wilson, star forward of the local Girls’ team, leads her team in scoring honors for the season with 122. Rosenbaum, her nearest rival, came in second with 98 total points scored.

The Mount Vernon Boys’ team beat Poseyville by the score of 40 to 22 at the K. of P. Hall Friday night. Huntsman and Schneider each played their last game in this city. Baldwin, with his fast floor work and expert foul pitching was the outstanding figure of the game scoring 22 points. Kent was next in line with 10. For Poseyville, Williams was the highest scorer with 12 points.

Other Scores: Fort Branch beat Stewartsville by the score of 28 to 17, Friday night. Wadesville beat New Harmony by the score of 24 to 23, Saturday night. The game was the fastest and most closely contested staged in Wadesville this season. D. Wade was the highest scorer for Wadesville with 14 points while Bailey was the highest scorer for New Harmony with 13 points.

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News Briefs And Personals - The Sheik - Managers Maas and Page announce the coming of “The Sheik” at the Empress Theater for two days showing Tuesday and Wednesday, February 28 and March 1. Admission is 25 cents and 35 cents. “The Sheik” is the years’ biggest picture and is George Melford’s big eight-act super production with Agnes Ayers and Rudolph Valentino playing. No Births Reported.

Sick List - All city mail carriers (Oscar Brinkman, Oscar Oeth, and Purn Bishop) are ill and confined to their homes.

Their places are being filled by substitutes. Andrew Benner and family are ill with the flu. The families of James Kessler, Ed Hutchinson, and George Morlock are confined to their homes with the flu.

Walter Lyke is confined to his home with an attack of tonsillitis. Hog Killing - Godfrey Schmitzer and Homer Benthall assisted George Hinnenkamp and Otto Schmitzer in butchering Monday. Paul Maier of Griffin passed through Zoarville today. Visits - August Krittenstein was in Mount Vernon Friday. Ed Turner of Wadesville was a business visitor to this city Saturday.

August Brandt was in the city Friday and while here gave us a call. John Martin of New Harmony was a business visitor to this city Monday. Martin Schoor, one of our old reliable subscribers, gave us a pleasant call Tuesday. Mrs. Sarah Edmonds of New Harmony was a shopping visitor to this city Monday. Sunday Visits - Mr. and Mrs. Ben McFadden had for dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. William Scherrtz and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Greathouse and daughter, Emily. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shepherd spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Benton of New Harmony.

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Postal issues cause delays for CenterPoint utility users CenterPoint Energy today issued the following statement regarding bill delivery delays to certain customers in Indiana and Ohio due to a U.S. Postal Service issue: “CenterPoint Energy has discovered an issue with the United States Postal Service (USPS) resulting in delayed delivery of customer bills in its Indiana and Ohio territories. Initially thought to be an isolated issue, it has been determined that additional bills sent out over the last several weeks have not been delivered on time.

CenterPoint Energy has identified the impacted customers and updated their accounts so that all late fees and disconnections associated with the delayed bill will be automatically postponed if bills are paid before the next due date. There is no action needed from customers.

CenterPoint Energy has received confirmation from USPS that the issue has been resolved, and steps have been taken to prevent any further delays.

As a reminder, customer bills are always available at www. centerpointenergy.com through signing up for an online account.”

Ten year old Samuel Green was ready to serve his first Sunday mass at Saint Matthew Catholic Church. Drew Rapp, 16, a seasoned server with six years experience, took him under wing and showed him the ropes. Samuel is the son of Patti and Dr. Gordon Green of Mount Vernon.

Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Grandson Jon Marvel and great-grandchildren Jacob and Charlotte Marvel enjoy their time at the 95th Birthday Celebration held for John Webb at Saint Paul’s Methodist Church in Poseyville on Saturday afternoon. Photo

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Sermon of the Week - Philippians 3:13-14 Bro. Tom Doty 13 No, dear brothers, I am still not all I should be, but I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God is calling us up to heaven because of what Christ Jesus did for us.

The Statler Brothers recorded a song with these lines in it. It seems very fitting to life today. The lines are, “And the class of ‘57 had its dreams; but living life, day-to-day is never like it seems.

Things get complicated when you get past eighteen, but the class of ‘57 had its dreams”. Have you ever noticed how complicated life can get day by day at any age? Why do we so often get caught up in what might have been that we miss the reality of what really is? Dreams often fail. At times, plans never are completed. But do these setbacks keep us from moving forward? Life is in a constant change. What was normal yesterday is not normal today. We can’t live in the past but we can

Viking Pride This week’s Viking Pride article features senior Kaylee Bender. Kaylee is taking part in the the Peers Project coming up in March. This project is a way to promote healthy life choices for the junior high students led by high school students.

Here is more about Kaylee: Tell me about yourself.

I am currently a Senior at North Posey High School. I am actively involved in several clubs inside and outside of school. I currently plan to attend either Purdue University or Butler University next year to study Health Sciences in hopes of becoming a Physician’s Assistant.

How long have you been in the activity?

This is my first year being actively involved in the Peers Project. I planned on being a part of the club the last two years, but we did not have it due to the COVID regulations.

Tell me about your role, responsibilities, and/or involvement in this activity.

I am involved in many activities that help better the students and community as a whole. At North Posey being in the Peers Project is just one of them. Being in the Peers Project allows for me to have the opportunity to serve as a mentor to kids. Our club participates in numerous sessions of acting out real life scenarios to the younger generation. By doing this we hope that the kids will discover a healthier alternative or participate in abstinence from risky behaviors.

What do you enjoy most about the activity?

I enjoy being around kids all day and seeing their facial expressions when they get to interact with us high school students. Seeing the joy in their eyes while participating in activities that will better them as a whole makes me feel as if I have done my job of being a positive role model.

When I was younger I could

Kaylee Bender remember looking up to the high schoolers in hopes to be just like them one day.

What keeps you interested and involved in your activity?

Being in the Peers Project has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and interact with those of younger classes.

Just being there and helping those who might be in a rough patch of life drives me to stay into the Peers Project. I also enjoy being able to establish connections and build life skills that will last a lifetime.

What other activities are you involved in?

I am actively involved in numerous clubs and activities inside and outside of school.

My other activities that I am involved in are Student Council, HOSA, FFA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and National Honors Society. I was also a two year member of the volleyball and softball team, and a four year member of the basketball team. Outside of school, I am involved in 4-H and SWAFFY. Tell me about your family.

My parents are Erik and Jayme Bender. I also have two siblings, Kade (sophomore at North Posey) and a sister, Kyleigh (eighth grader). My father owns a lawn care business and my mom works at the MSD of North Posey where she is the District Data Analyst.

What do you enjoy doing (out of school activities and/

or for fun) during your free time?

Growing up my life was vastly different then most around me. If my family was not at the ball fields or the gym, then you could find us at a livestock show or in the barn.

In my free time I like to travel the United States showing pigs and cattle. Competitively showing livestock has been an integral part of my life. It allows me to make new friends from all over. It has also taught me that there is more to life than winning and losing, it’s about learning perseverance and leadership qualities.

What advice would you share with younger elementary or middle school students?

One piece of advice I would give to younger students is take every day as if it is your last. Step out of your comfort zone and try things you don’t normally do. Go out and make some memories that will last a lifetime because high school goes by in the blink of an eye.

What is a fun fact about you that people may not know?

A fun fact about me that many don’t know is I am left handed.

What is your favorite quote and why?

“If you got a chance, take it, take it while you got a chance.

If you got a dream, chase it, ‘cause a dream won’t chase you back.” -Cody Johnson This is my favorite quote because you can not sit around your whole life expecting good things to happen to you.

You have to step out of your comfort zone and work for what you want. Everyone wants something different and you cannot just follow others.

Do what makes you happy.

It is evident that Kaylee sets a positive example through her various activities in her day to day life.

She will make a great Peer leader and mentor this coming March.

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If anyone needs help, Isaac always knows how to help. He will tell you when it comes to Math, “I just know it in my brain.” His teacher, Miss Patterson, is excited to see where his knowledge of Mathematics takes him!

My student of the week is Kenlee Werry.

Kenlee is a third grader and is in Mrs. Cates class.

She is a hard worker who is very kind and considerate to her classmates.

She is a good friend and sets a positive example for her peers. She always comes to school with a smile on her face.

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learn from it. The greatest school we will ever attend is the school of “Hard Knocks.” Yes, we’ve all spent a few days, weeks, months, or even years in the classes. But, what did we learn? Do we allow the problems of the past to define our future? Is life always going to be the pits? Can I do anything to change the circumstances of my life? The answer is “Yes.” You can get up and get going and overcome everything that has happened in the past. Your past was a learning ground for your future.

What did you learn?

One of the easiest things to do in life is give up and complain. We’ve all experienced some pain and difficulty in life. Job said, “Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1). God never said that life would be a bed of roses. Read what God told Adam and Eve when they were sent out of the garden. Life got complicated and they had just begun. All too often in life we want to stay in the past difficulties of life and believe that there is no way out. God has always provided a way out if we are willing to follow Him. David had problems but he didn’t give up. Daniel was in the lion’s den but he wasn’t their dinner. Peter got out of the boat to walk on the water but he began to sink but he didn’t drown. Yes, life does get complicated but we are not forced to remain in the complicated state. We have the opportunity to learn from our past, redirect our life, and move forward. It may not be easy, it may not be what we want at the time, but we do have the opportunity to do something about where we are. You are only trapped where you are if you choose to stay where you are. Learn from your past problems and learn what you can do differently and then do it.

Do not allow your past to define your future. The old song says, “I’ve come this far by faith, trusting in the Lord,” so you are where you are. This is not the end but it is the beginning of the new day. God has given you this day in which you can move forward, make adjustments and put the past behind you. So what if you’ve made a mistake. So what if you’ve failed. You are still alive and God has given you this day in which to press forward. God doesn’t want you to die in your past. God wants you to move forward in faith believing that He has something far better for you. God’s plan is always for your best. And yes, God’s plan will allow some times of difficulty but don’t give up.

Be determined to press forward. God is your help and your strength. God will never fail you if you are willing to trust Him in all things. If God places a mountain in front of you; be assured that He is preparing a way for you to get over it, through it or around it. Don’t look back but look forward at what God is about to do. As Paul said, “I strain” for that which is ahead. Don’t give up. Get up and get going because “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4).

I have prayed for you this morning. I pray that you do not define yourself by what has happened in life but that you see what can be if you are willing to “Strain Forward” and allow God to lead you.

Wildcat Pride While the athletes deserve a lot of credit for the amount of work and effort they put forth in order to be successful in their respective sports, the coaches also deserve a lot of credit for shaping the athletes into who they want to be. As track begins, many athletes have no idea how to improve on skills like top speed, acceleration, and energy management. Head Coach Riley Snodgrass has dedicated a lot of his time and effort to bettering those who join the track team. He continues to not only recruit other athletes so that they can benefit from the track workouts, but he also continues to work with the existing athletes to help them improve.

As Snodgrass’s second year coaching the high school team and just finishing his fourth year of coaching the high school football team, he has experienced much success. Just this past season he was able to help the football team set a school record for the amount of regular-season wins in a season.

Snodgrass has confidence that his success during the football seasons will be able to carry over to the track season. “I think the track team

will make big improvements from last year and have much more success this year.

I’m really excited for my 2nd year as the boys head coach and what this season will bring.” With the new training methods Snodgrass has picked up, he is very excited to see the progress some of the athletes will make this season. “I feel I am using better training methods this year, including the use of our new laser timing system to keep track of our progress.”

Snodgrass also credits his experience with coaching the football team for his success in coaching in general. Not only has it helped him evolve as a coach, but it also helped transition some athletes into the track season much easier.

“I think being a football coach has helped me get more track athletes out for the team tremendously. Having as much success as we did in the Fall is a great advertisement for the Spring.” Snodgrass credits the new success the school has had in its sports programs to the new way of training the school has adopted. Snodgrass has completely bought into it and enjoys how many athletes do the same.

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While claiming the head coach title for a sport is exciting in itself, Snodgrass has also just recently had a new addition to his family.

Easton Snodgrass was born on February thirteenth, 2022.

While Snodgrass hopes to be the best track coach he can be, he also wants to be the most supportive father he can be for his new child and growing family. When asked about the attendance of his newborn son and wife, Savannah Snodgrass who also helps with the track team from time to time, Snodgrass said, “My wife and newborn son will definitely be in attendance for track meets. He will hopefully become the new team mascot.”

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Valero Corporation Awards $20,000 to Youth First, Inc. Proceeds from 2021 Valero Benefit for Children to Benefit Posey County Youth Valero Corporation has awarded $20,000 to Youth First, Inc.. to strengthen the mental health and well-being of students in Posey County.

The grant will allow continued support for students at West Elementary School, St. Matthew Catholic School, and St. Philip Catholic School in Mt. Vernon; South Terrace Elementary School in Blairsville; and North Elementary School, North Posey Jr. High School, and North Posey High School in Poseyville.

Youth First partners with 107 schools across 13 Indiana counties to embed skilled social workers in school buildings, where they become specialized mentors for students and prevention coaches for parents and teachers. Youth First Social Workers build caring relationships, foster readiness for positive change, and boost resiliency along with other valuable life skills.

Research shows these protective factors are the keys to effective prevention of negative

outcomes for young people. The organization’s positive work and strategies are driving growth, with more schools seeking Youth First’s help to address the growing need for mental health supports for students.

“We’re driven to make a difference for our community,” said Chris Rhea, Plant Manager of the Valero Mt. Vernon Ethanol Plant.

“We’re proud to continue supporting Youth First and all they do to improve children’s lives in Posey County.”

Youth First President & CEO Parri O. Black stated, “Our children are growing up in a complex and challenging world that puts them at greater risk for substance use, suicide, violence and harmful behaviors, and the stress of the pandemic will affect the mental health of our youth for years to come. The continued investment of Valero Corporation is critical to achieving Youth First’s mission of cared-for kids. Working together, we can provide Posey County youth with the support and coping tools needed to become thriving adults.”

Pictured l to r are: Tonya McDaniel, Office Coordinator, Valero Renewables Mount Vernon; Jordan Beach, LCSW, Youth First Social Worker at West Elementary School; Judith Kunst, Grants Manager, Youth First, Inc.; and Christina Nunley, Development Director, Youth First, Inc.; and Chris Rhea, Plant Manager, Valero Renewables Mount Vernon. Photo submitted

PCCF gives $5,000 aid to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry has received a $5,000 grant from the Posey County Community Foundation to support its “Meat” the Need initiative.

According to Feeding America, approximately 2,700 Posey County residents regularly struggle with food insecurity – 1,000 of which are children. Deb Treesh,

Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, said that the funds received will be used to pay processing fees on donated livestock and deer, with the meat being given to agencies serving food-insecure residents within Posey County.

“More than ever, families are struggling to buy groceries. Food

NP Relay For Life 2022 Meetings North Posey Relay for Life meetings will be held at Saint Francis Xavier in Poseyville. Contact Judy Baehl for more information. Here is a list of meeting times: February 21, 2022 at 6 p.m., March 14, at 6 p.m., April 6, at 6 p.m., and May 9, at 6 p.m. Bank Night will be June 10, at 5:30 p.m.

New Harmony American Legion The New Harmony American Legion is expanding its food service to our wonderful community. We have added a breakfast selection on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 6-10 a.m. As always, everyone is welcome to enjoy our food services.

Also, open daily Wednesday-Sunday at noon.

PC Sheriff’s Merit Board to meet The Posey County Sheriff’s Merit Board will meet on March 2, 2022 at the Sheriff’s Office in Mount Vernon at 9:30 a.m.

Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday Observation Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022 is the first day of Lent, the 40 day period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter, the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Services may include the participants receiving a Pastoral Blessing and an ash cross marked on their foreheads to symbolize mourning and penitence for the season.

With the restrictions of meeting that Covid-19 continues to place on gatherings, Wadesville Christian Church would like to invite, one and all, to attend a Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday Observation. It will be held at Wadesville Christian Church on Wednesday, March 2 beginning at 6 p.m. Make sure to bring the kiddos as a special booklet of activities has been prepared especially for them, as well as, a guide to Bible Study de-

banks, pantries and soup kitchens work to protect the most vulnerable and under-served in our communities and these agencies continue to face increased demand,” said Amber Zecca, Fund Development Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry. “To donate, farmers and hunters just need to take their livestock or deer to a

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signed for the Lenten Season.

This would be an excellent way for North Posey County Christians to combine in our mutual love of God and Mankind. Hope to see you all there.

NH Kiwanis to participate in Riley Walk The New Harmony Kiwanis is participating in the annual Kiwanis Riley Walk at Eastland Mall on Feb. 26 in Evansville. Our walkers are in need of local sponsors from the community to represent them. All of the walk proceeds are donated to Riley and Deaconess Riley hospitals for the benefit of the children they serve.

The walk is the single largest Kiwanis/Riley fundraising event in Indiana.

Last year our local club raised over two thousand dollars. Our goal is to do more than that this year. Donations can be sent to: Kiwanis, PO Box 62, New Harmony, IN 47631. Please make checks payable to Kiwanis Riley Walk. Individuals donating 250 dollars or more, may make checks payable to Riley Children’s Foundation for tax substantiation purposes.

South Terrace and North Elementary announce Kindergarten Registration South Terrace School in Wadesville and North Elementary School in Poseyville are now enrolling Kindergarteners for 2022-2023. Information and enrollment forms may be picked up at the schools or sent via email.

Students enrolling for next year’s Kindergarten class will need to be five years of age by August 1, 2022.

Parents or guardians should contact the school as soon as possible, if they have not already, to sign up to get registration information.

Kindergarten Round-Up for South Terrace will be April 6 at 6 p.m., at South Terrace Kindergarten Round-Up for North

local participating meat processor (call ahead to schedule livestock).

After processing, local food banks and pantries are called to pick up the donation. There is absolutely no charge to the livestock and deer donors.”

“Posey County Community Foundation’s contribution will allow us to continue and expand

on our mission of hunger relief by providing over 16,000 more meals through local hunger relief agencies. We are so grateful for the continued support of our efforts in responding to the needs of those in the community facing hunger,” said Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.

Elementary will be March 9 at 1 p.m., and 4 p.m., at North Elementary.

ARC/PLC sign-up available now The sign-up for the 2022 ARC/ PLC Farm Program is ongoing now at the Posey County FSA Office and will continue till March 15. All signatures are required to be on the contract and back in the office by that date. Please contact the Posey County FSA Office about signing up. If you have any questions, please contact the Posey County FSA Office at 812-838-4191, ext. 2.

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New Harmony to replace town’s aging storm system

By Trisha L. Lopez Members of the New Harmony town council voted to approve a quote from VEI of Vincennes to replace the town’s obsolete storm system at Tuesday’s meeting at the Town Hall.

“We had the repair man in last week. We can make it work on site, but we can’t get it to work from Posey dispatch in Mount Vernon. That system is totally obsolete,” Council President Alvin Blaylock said. “Everything on our system is obsolete. Nothing is interchangeable with the new system.”

Blaylock said a representative from VEI had tried to fix the problem twice, but to no avail. The quote, $31,101.34, drew the concern of council member Tom Williams.

“This is a state requirement that we have this siren?” Williams asked. “I’m just wondering if it’s an obsolete communication? Most of us get communication on our phones?”

Blaylock agreed, but said the risk to the town’s residents was too great to hope that all would have cell service in the event of a serious storm.

“If we have one storm, one tornado comes through and one person doesn’t get that (message), I, personally, would not want to live with myself if I tried to save $31,000,” Blaylock said. “I know where you’re coming from, Tom, but I bet if we went to Kentucky and asked those people what they think, they would probably say the sky is the limit.”

Council received two, two-year quotes for mowing services at Maple Hill Cemetery.

C&R Lawn Care came in at $1,400 per mowing and Four Season came in at $1,160 per mowing. They voted to table the issue until the March meeting and another quote could be solicited.

The town’s firework ordinance, updated in the fall to limit hours permissible for the release of fireworks, was once again a topic of discussion.

Council Attorney Erin Bauer told members that an Indiana bill that authorized local municipalities to restrict fireworks had failed this legislative cycle, prompting her to look into the state’s rules.

“Apparently state law right now says that municipalities can adopt an ordinance concerning the use of consumer fireworks within the corporate limits of a municipality. However, we cannot limit the use of consumer fireworks between the hours of 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29 through July 9 with the exception of July 4, we have to allow them from 10 a.m. to midnight. We have to allow between the hours of 10 a.m. on December 31 and 1 a.m. on January 1.

Looking at our ordinance, our ordinance allows the day before Memorial Day and Memorial Day. Statute doesn’t reference those.

We are more lenient in that regard. But then, ours allows July 3rd, 4th and 5th, we’d have to add in to include the 29th, 30th, 1st, 2nd, and 6th through 9th. Right now, our ordinance says 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. On those days that we’re not allowing, we can change it to 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset, but then the 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. has to stay on July 4,” Bauer said.

She told members that the town’s current ordinance is in violation of state statute and would need to be amended to reflect the state’s language.

The council asked Bauer to model a new ordinance after the one adopted in Evansville, which Bauer said closely follows the state’s statute.

After months of back and forth discussion about the New Harmony Business Associate’s offer to donate lights for the shrubs and trees downtown, members voted against the proposed beautification project.

Council voted to raise the fees for building permits and tabled discussions about quotes for security cameras.

Councilwoman Virginia Alsop updated the members on the Deaconess Mobile Breast Center’s visit to New Harmony from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 20. She said the group hadn’t decided upon a location at the time and they offered to leave the call up to the town.

In the open forum portion of the meeting, Chris Laughbaum addressed concerns about recent parking changes on Main Street.

“If you’re coming out of Tavern Street and there is an SUV or pickup parked right on the corner, say like right by the gym or in front of Capers, a car cannot see to pull out on to Main Street from Tavern Street because those parking places are too close to the corner,” Laughbaum said. “I’ve had several people complain to me. Older people, especially, cannot see pulling out there onto Main Street. You did away with the yellow line and took that parking space right up to the corner.”

Councilman Roger Wade reminded Laughbaum that the town had only removed two feet from the existing yellow line.

“It’s enough thought, that when someone parks there, you can’t see. Golf carts especially,” she argued.

She later addressed the failed beautification project.

“To me, it’s as important for the business owners to clean around the curbs and the sidewalks in front of their businesses as it is putting lights in the trees. What people notice when they come to town is if the sewer drains are full of leaves or limbs or whatever and weeds growing along the curb. That is more noticeable than anything you could put in the trees,” Laughbaum said. “If each business owner would take care of the curb in front of their business, it would all look really good.”

Alsop brought up a Parks Board idea to install pickleball lines on the basketball court at Murphy Park. Roger said Kiwanis wanted to purchase a portable net for the game, which he said has become popular.

“I don’t know if total the Parks Board would have to pay $500 or if Kiwanis would pay part of it?” Alsop said.

“I understood that they were going to bring the bill up here…?” Wade asked.

“I don’t think all of it,” she answered.

Blaylock suggested Alsop get more details and revisit the discussion in the future. They also discussed possible changes to the blacktop around the basketball court.

‘Schmitz’ continued from Page B1 ‘Yeah, let’s go that way.’”

He said he is most proud of getting Purdue Extension on the leading edge of weather and climate work. “(I’m proud of) being able to instruct clientele on how the science is changing as we do receive more research and more facts are brought into the equation,” he said Personally, his proudest moment came during the February 10 APC meeting, which also served as his last action as an APC member.

“I was able to make the motion to pass the site plan for the Taco Bell that is proposed to go in Mount Vernon over there at the old tire shop.

Bringing a Taco Bell into Posey County is a big deal in my head,” Schmitz said enthusiastically.

Schmitz has been instrumental in updating meeting technology during the pandemic, according to APC President Mark Seib.

“The biggest thing, the people that have been able to watch the APC meetings on Zoom can thank him. He has set up the Zoom link. He set up Zoom equipment. He has done everything to make it so that the county people that want to see (meetings) but can’t be or don’t want to be in attendance can see the different hearings that we’ve had,” Seib said. “We need to thank him tremendously for being able to do that. It’s made the county more informed of what’s been going on. With Hans being able to (take care of the technology), we have been able to have more of the board members in attendance. The Zoom link is now allowed by law to have an absentee member attend by Zoom. That’s been a blessing. If we meet quorum exactly, that means that everything has to be a unani-

mous vote or it doesn’t pass.

In some cases, when an applicant comes in, if it doesn’t pass, that means that they can’t reapply for a year.”

He said Schmitz’s background in farming has been a huge asset to the APC. “There’s only one member that’s a farmer and that’s me.

Hans brought his expertise of his office to the committee as well. It’s been very beneficial, especially when we went through these ordinances and things as far as when we’ve had to use different landscaping stuff,” Seib said.

He said he’s pleased that Schmitz will remain in Posey County with his new job and hopes that the commission can continue to utilize his knowledge and experience for future projects. Seib said it may be a while before the commission sees someone fill Schmitz’s seat.

“We have an odd number (of members), but the odd number means that I have to break the tie. The statute says that we don’t have to have the extension agent on. It’s whatever the board wishes and we’re going to wait and

see who gets that position.

Sometimes they fill (those positions) fairly quickly and sometimes it’s a year or so before they fill it. We’ll wait to see what they come with,” he said.

Seib said Schmitz has worked hard to build trust and develop relationships with farmers throughout the county.

“He’s established. The farmers have put trust into him already. He’s been there for them and has brought a tremendous array of winter projects that farmers can attend whether it be here in Posey or in Gibson County.

He has built that trust and that trust will carry on with the different things that will be coming with climate (change). I always say that every five years it’s amazing to see what happens with technology and here we go again, but we’re going even faster and harder than what we did in the last five years.

We’re going to be very glad to have somebody like Hans sitting in a position to help us work our way through it,” Seib said.

The Town of Poseyville recently received a grant provided by The CCF Community Foundation for a new shelter house. Pictured l to r are: Justin Collins Council Member; Mike Baehl Poseyville Town Council President; Christy Foster Clerk Treasurer; Jody Pfister, PCCF County Advisory Board Member; Amy Smith, PCCF Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact; and Bruce Baker Council Member. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Council questions hours, money

By Lois Mittino Gray The Mount Vernon Common Council attacked the problem of abandoned vehicles in the city by standardizing fees for towing and storing at their February 16, meeting at the Hovey House.

Councilors passed an amendment to the current Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance raising fees and establishing a $50 notice fee to towed vehicle owners.

City Attorney Beth Higgins told the Council that the original fees in the ordinance were very old. She met with Mount Vernon Police Chief Tony Alldredge to come up with a new fee schedule more reflective of the times. The amended ordinance states that abandoned vehicles or parts will have a charge of $60 per tow, up from $35, to pay the amount charged by the towing firm used by the city. There will be a fee of $35 per day, up from $4, to store the vehicle as per the company used by the city.

A Notice Fee will be charged informing the owner of the process, paying for the paperwork involved, and for supplying photographs. The $50 fee is a new addition to the ordinance. The Mount Vernon Board of Works and Public Safety will be able to modify and change the fees later on if they choose to do so.

Attorney Higgins stated they are required to send these fees to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles once approved.

Hoehn asked if the city has an actual contract with Black’s, the firm used for towing. Curtis replied no, and added they have never charged the city. Alldredge agreed that was correct.

Hoehn opined that every January, Black’s needs to inform the city what they are charging for their towing rates.

Curtis asked if they want to make any other changes at this time. He added the Council needs to make sure they covered everything they have concerns about.

Those in attendance agreed they were ready for the vote.

Councilman David Dodd added, “I am good with it and I feel it would be smart to move forward, no more kicking the can down the road!”

In another discussed resolution, City Attorney Beth Higgins announced the Water Utility is interested in purchasing real estate at 214 West Second Street. Curtis added if the real estate purchase is successful, that will give the water department an entire block.

In order to do this, a ‘Resolution Authorizing Real Estate Appraisals’ had to be

approved. Councilman Andy Hoehn moved the resolution be approved and it carried unanimously. It stipulates that a prospective purchase would need two appraisals to be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer. The purchase price can be no more than the average of the two figures. The Water Utility Board will act as the purchasing agent.

Under Old Business, the Ordinance to Amend the City of Mount Vernon Code of Ordinances, Title IXGeneral Regulations, Chapter 90, was discussed about designated truck routes that can be used in the city. Since the last meeting, Mayor Bill Curtis said he talked with a representative from CountryMark. As the present ordinance is written, it would allow trucks on Munchoff Street only from Fourth to Fifth Street, but from Fifth to Eighth would be prohibited.

The representative the Mayor spoke with said Munchoff Street has a lot of traffic. He indicated trucks use Munchoff rather than Wolflin due to the two railroad crossings on Wolflin.

Hoehn said that sounds like a reasonable adjustment that can be made and said he would support taking Munchoff versus taking Wolflin Street. Hoehn suggested they get this amended and back on the agenda for a vote next time.

Baldwin asked about the status of the city website.

Mayor Curtis replied they are still working on approval at the .gov registrar’s office, and they are running behind.

They normally approve it within two weeks. He added he called after three weeks.

After registrar approval, there is another step, so it will go to another agency.

Councilwoman Jillian Brothers asked, “And once that is done…..?”

Curtis replied, “As far as I know, it should be ready to go.”

Baldwin also asked questions on the new job description for the Assistant Building Commissioner, Sherry Willis. “The salary in the budget will be split between Building Commissioner Bullard, and Willis. How does she keep track of her hours for both jobs she works?” she

queried, since Willis is the Mayor’s Administrative Assistant.

Curtis stated they are neither one paid per hour. Willis keeps two time sheets.

Baldwin wondered, “If she is paid a salary for being the Mayor’s Administrative Assistant and half of the Building Commissioner’s salary, isn’t that double dipping?”

Curtis stated in a conference with State Board of Accounts, they told them to do it this way, with two separate time sheets. Councilman Hoehn added State Board of Accounts allowed for the new job description to cover both jobs incorporated into the job description.

Baldwin questioned Building Commissioner Bullard and tracking of his hours.

Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman clarified that he is now a contract employee.

Attorney Higgins agreed and added he is given a 1099 now at the end of the year.

Baldwin asked if he turns in hours. Does he do more than permits?

Attorney Higgins stated that Willis does the unsafe buildings and Bullard does the permits. Councilman Rusty Levings asked, “Who is checking to see that Mr. Bullard files those permits or that Mrs. Willis is doing her job?” Curtis replied he sees their monthly reports.

In other discussion, Curtis stated in reference to the comprehensive plan, surveys will be going out and he will get that information to the Council. He added on the current website, on the first page, there is the plan and a link to the survey from American Structurepoint.

During the Water Utility Board meeting held before the Common Council meeting, Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray told the board there is a hole in the Keck Water Tower. It is not a big hole, but it is “weeping.” It was caused by some ice that broke loose. Gray contacted Pittsburgh Tank and Tower and they came down to inspect the damage. They will patch this, and it will be out of service for the time being.

This summer, Gray hopes to have the tower recoated and painted.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Legal Advertisements and Court News Circuit Felony/Misdemeanor Logan Taylor Weiss, 31, Wadesville. Criminal Mischief, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, one year probation and fees, no contact with Wanda Seabeck. Six months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Tyler C. Beeson, 21, Mount Vernon. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor.

2022-040 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

Dismissed.

Taia Deshea Matchem, 23, Evansville. Ct. 1- Possession of Cocaine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, one year probation and fees, counseling. Ct. 1- one year Indiana

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IN THE MATTER OF: MC - DOB 3/13/2004 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND ELISABETH COLLINS (PARENT) TO:

Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- one year Posey County Jail; Ct. 3- 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Tyler Ray Berry, 29, Evansville. Ct. 1- Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance, Level 2 Felony; Ct. 2Possession of Cocaine, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Pos-

IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 65D01-2112-JC-000180

session of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 5- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor.

Ct. 2, 3, 4 and 5 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. 12 years Indiana Department of Corrections.

Daniel B. Decker, 27, Princeton. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor.

Dismissed.

Dillon Clem, 29, Mount Vernon. Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

2022-048 STATE OF INDIANA

SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING

Elisabeth Collins Whereabouts unknown

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Posey Superior Court, 126 E. Third St. Room 114, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 for a(n) Hearing on Publication on 3/28/2022 at 1:00 PM. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing.

UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support.

YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice.

Kay Kilgore by: Brooke Nichole Curtis Clerk Daniel Jankowski, 27892-82 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 1262 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Published in the Posey County News on February 8, February 15, February 22, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-052 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File Number: 65-22-0008-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.

Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $64,470.92 Cause Number: 65D01-2103-MF-000082 Plaintiff: The Bank of New York Mellon F/K/A The Bank of New York as successor trustee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., AS Trustee First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-FF1, Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005FF1 Defendant: Louis D. Cline and Cheryl A. Cline By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: Lot Seven (7) in Calvin’s Station, now Stewartsville, Posey County, Indiana, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 47, in the Office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana.

Commonly Known as: 4220 STEWARTSVILLE ROAD, POSEYVILLE, IN 47663 Parcel No. 65-04-14-340-016.000-011 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. This Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of the above-described real estate upon the owners, pursuant to requirements of IC 32-29-7-3. * An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs.

Thomas E. Latham Jr., Sheriff of Posey County By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant Phone: (812) 838-1321 Township of property location: Robb Common street address of property: 4220 Stewartsville Road, Poseyville, IN 47633 Property tax ID: 65-04-14-340-016.000-011 Attorney: Nicholas M. Smith Attorney Number: 31800-15 Law Firm: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC Contact Number: (614) 220-5611 The sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings.

Published in the Posey County News on February 15, February 22, March 1, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-047 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-22-0007-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.

Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $167,409.65 Cause Number: 65C01-1612-MF-000437 Plaintiff: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Defendant: Jason E. Johnston and Jami Lynn Johnston By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Thirty-six (36), Township Five (5) South, Range Twelve (12) West in Posey County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line and One Hundred Eighty-four (184) feet South of the North-west corner of said Quarter Quarter Section in the center of a public gravel road; thence along the center of said road North 79 degrees 25 minutes East Three Hundred Thirty-five (335) feet; thence South Two Hundred Eight (208) feet; thence South 79 degrees 25 minutes West Three Hundred Thirty-five (335) feet to a point on the West line of said Quarter Quarter Section; thence North Two Hundred Eight (208) feet along the West line of said Quarter Quarter Section to the place of beginning.

Commonly Known as: 11511 BOBERG ROAD, EVANSVILLE, IN 47712 Parcel No. 65-06-36-400-056.000-016 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. This Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of the above-described real estate upon the owners, pursuant to requirements of IC 32-29-7-3. * An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs.

Thomas E. Latham Jr., Sheriff of Posey County By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant Phone: (812) 838-1321 Township of property location: Robinson Common street address of property: 11511 Boberg Road, Evansville, IN 47712 Property tax ID: 65-06-36-400-056.000-016 Attorney: Nicholas M. Smith Attorney Number: 31800-15 Law Firm: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC Contact Number: (614) 220-5611 The sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings.

Published in the Posey County News on February 15, February 22, March 1, 2022 - hspaxlp

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Thelbert Wayne Reich, 33, Mount Vernon. Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs.

30 days Posey County Jail.

Christopher Allen Basham, 33, Evansville. Ct. 1- Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 5- Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, restitution to the Posey County

Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $600, driver’s license suspended one year. Ct. 1- 15 months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- 15 months Indiana Department of Corrections, concurrent. Ct. 3, 4 and 5 dismissed.

Zachary Garrett, 29, Oakland City. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs,

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IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2022 TERM CAUSE NO. 65C01-2201-EU-000009

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF JAMES O. YOUNG, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that Whitney N. Young was, on the 1st day of February, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of James O. Young, who died on the 25th day of January, 2022.

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

Dated at Mount Vernon, Indiana, this 2nd day of February, 2022.

Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court for Posey County, Indiana Published in the Posey County News on February 15, February 22, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-060 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

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CAUSE NO. 65C01-2201-EU-000002 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF MERLE RAY HAMBLIN, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that Joshua M. Hamblin was, on the 18TH day of January, 2022 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Merle Ray Hamblin, who died on the 20th day of September, 2021.

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

Dated at Mount Vernon, Indiana, this 31st day of January, 2022.

Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court for Posey County, Indiana Beth McFadin Higgins (IN#11615-65) ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE McFadin Higgins & Folz, LLP 227 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620 Telephone: (812) 838-9720 bethmh@mhfmvlaw.com Published in the Posey County News on February 22, March 1, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-041 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

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IN THE MATTER OF: MC - DOB 3/13/2004 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND JOEY MONTGOMERY (PARENT) TO:

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SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING

Joey Montgomery Whereabouts unknown

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Posey Superior Court, 126 E. Third St. Room 114, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 for a(n) Hearing on Publication on 3/28/2022 at 1:00 PM. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing.

UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support.

YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice.

Kay Kilgore by: Brooke Nichole Curtis Clerk Daniel Jankowski, 27892-82 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 1262 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Published in the Posey County News on February 8, February 15, February 22, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-059 City of Mount Vernon, IN Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority 520 MAIN STREET MT. VERNON, INDIANA 47620 812-838-5576 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 724 W. 6th Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana TO: Village Real Estate Co. 727 West Sixth Street Land Trust Mr. Nathan McCain, Trustee 5424 McFarland Road Indianapolis, IN 46227 NOTICE OF DEMOLITION As a person or entity with a known or recorded interest in the real estate described below and commonly known as 724 W. Sixth Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 you are hereby notified that the City of Mount Vernon, IN Building Commissioner through the City of Mount Vernon, IN Board of Public Works and Safety has authorized the work described below.

This will result in substantial cost and those costs may be certified and filed as a lien against the real estate and collected as any other judgment if you do not pay them in full. You are notified: NAME OF THE PERSON(S) TO WHOM THE ORDER WAS ISSUED: 724 West Sixth Street Land Trust, c/o Village Real Estate Co. 5424 McFarland Road Indianapolis, IN 46227 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Beginning Six (6) and 75/100 feet off of the East side of lot number Twenty-Four (24) in the Northwestern Enlargement, and Forty-Six (46) and 62/100 Feet off the West side of Lot Number Twenty-Five in the Northwestern Enlargement to the city of Mt. Vernon, Posey County, Indiana.

AUTHORITY FOR ACTION AND NOTICE TIME: This Notice of Demolition is issued pursuant to an Order issued by the City of Mount Vernon Hearing Officer on October 14, 2021. You are hereby notified that the work described below will be performed after the passage of ten (10) days from the date of this notice to you. It is anticipated that the work will be completed within thirty to forty days.

WORK TO BE PERFORMED: ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 724 WEST SIXTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, POSEY COUNTY, IN WILL BE DEMOLISHED, THE DEBRIS HAULED AWAY, AND THE LOT GRADED TO LEVEL. WHO WILL PERFORM THE WORK: The City of Mount Vernon, IN Board of Public Works and Safety has received quotes from contractors qualified to perform this type of work. Naas, LLC was the low quote.

COSTS AND COLLECTION: The quote price of the licensed or qualified contractor who will accomplish the work and an amount representing a reasonable estimate or the cost incurred by the City of Mount Vernon, Indiana in performing the work and processing the matter of the unsafe premises may, if not paid, be recorded after a hearing, as a lien against all persons having a fee interest, life estate interest, or equitable interest of a contract purchaser in the unsafe premises identified above. The lien may be enforced in any manner available under Indiana law, including, enforcement action as a judgment which may include a court ordered sale of the premises.

The estimated cost of the work to be performed is: • estimated cost to complete the job of demolition, hauling, clean-up and leveling ground is $9,399.00; and • administrative costs, including, but not limited to the following, salaries, title search, legal fees, mailing expenses, and etc. are estimated to be approximately $2,500.00. This is a reasonable estimate of the administrative costs in declaring the above described premises as unsafe and the demolition of said building.

The costs for said action will be recorded after a hearing, if a hearing is requested, as a lien against all persons or entities having fee interest, life estate interest, or equitable interest of a contract purchaser in the unsafe premises.

Sherry Willis, Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority Published in the Posey County News on February 22, March 1, March 8, 2022 - hspaxlp

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G M Everyone will face insurmountable challenges in life. The price of longevity is heartache, opposition, failures, grief and life events that come out of nowhere. Life is filled with the death of loved ones, financial ups and downs, daily health challenges and world events that impact us whether we like them or not.

Russia is going to invade Ukraine. Most of us don’t like Russia anyway but we have to sit here and watch what they are doing to someone else while it negatively affects our energy, financial stability, our military, and our everyday lives. We don’t like it; we don’t want it but we will be impacted by the evil decisions of Russia’s leadership. Can you imagine how the people of Ukraine feel?

We despise what Covid-19 has done to all us. Mask wearing, vaccinations and the fear of gathering have tormented us. The loss of

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We all face challenges family and friends who went into Intensive Care Units and never came home haunts us. Can we begin to imagine how they felt as they struggled to breathe on respirators their last few days of life?

We have all faced news that a loved one was killed on the battlefield, or someone died suddenly of a heart attack, or received news of terminal cancer.

Typically, we ask why? We ask God, “Why has this happened?” or “Why me, God?” Often there is rarely a good answer. We can analyze and say, “This could have been prevented. Or, this is how he or she should have lived their lives.” Sports fans making suggestions from their recliners while watching reruns always see how the play could have been run better.

Life is always in motion. We make decisions. We react to situations differently. We don’t always do the right thing and emotions often overturn commonsense.

The reality is that we all face and walk through fires. Most of the time we’re hopeful that everything will work out alright. Often, things do. Unfortunately, everything

doesn’t always work out alright.

If we manage to survive, that’s when we have to help others who are crushed in spirit, who can’t see the light of day for the darkness in their lives.

Ukraine needs their allies or they will never be the same. It can’t be all the United States. We can’t save everyone and have proved it over and again from Afghanistan to Iraq

to Vietnam.

There are always those around you who need your emotional and spiritual support. If nothing else, friendship and a word of kindness and support are always meaningful.

Most of the time, we feel as if we face our greatest challenges alone.

A lonely place of desperation is a dark place to be.

Don’t ever go there. Look to God. When money, friends, education, hospitals, doctors and the church can’t fix what you are facing God can see you through. He never leaves us or forsakes us. His hand is strong and nothing can pull us out of his mighty hand.

Contact Glenn at GMollette@ aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com.

Welcome to ukraine

B J J R As I retrieved my luggage at Boryspil Airport outside Kyev, Ukraine the last week of December in 1999 I was surrounded by a jostling mob of drably dressed male cab drivers shouting for my attention in an amalgam of Ukrainian and Russian. I chose the aesthetically thin one who said “Best” in English. He loaded my large golfclub caddy, my suitcase and my backpack into his precarious looking tiny Trabant vehicle with a cracked front windshield. Once we left the airport for Kyev I understood why the passenger side window was down; the roller was broken.

It was dark. It was bitterly cold. It was snowing. The trip to the “four-star” Hotel Dnipro in downtown Kyev took about half an hour and the driver did not want Ukrainian hryvnia (pronounced grievna) but American dollars. I later learned he probably would have been ecstatic with $5.00, but I paid him $30.00. He insisted on pulling my heavy golfclub caddy into the lobby. The caddy was filled with lesson plans and Walmart trinkets for the Ukrainian judges that the National Judicial College had sent me there to teach. After I starting teaching classes, I found the Ukrainian judges were as thrilled to receive the plastic Harry Potter toys I had brought to give away as prizes as we Americans might have been to get expensive sports paraphernalia from our favorite team.

I checked in, gave up my passport with a twinge of indecision, and was directed to my room on the seventh floor. I was not given a key but was simply told I would be in room 702. When I got off the elevator, I found a woman wearing a large shawl sitting at a plain wooden desk in the cold hallway. I used my fingers to show her my room number and she opened an unlocked drawer containing the keys to all the rooms. She did not ask for I.D. She just handed me my key. I kept it in my possession for the whole two weeks I was there.

The door to my room reminded me of the pasteboard type construction used for cheap, portable closets in the 1950’s. The room had a single metal bed, a small metal table with two metal folding chairs and a window looking out onto an alley. There was a metal dowel rod, but no hangers, for hanging clothes and the restroom had a commode, a sink and a tiny shower that I soon found spurted out green water. I spent two weeks on bottled water and a

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lot of soap.

The room was about four paces long and three paces wide. Once I moved my luggage in, I could barely turn around.

I had hardly got in my room when the telephone rang and a female voice said, “Anna”. I responded, “No, you have the wrong room.” The woman said again, “Anna” then she added in a Ukrainian accent, “You want?” I was a little slow but finally got it. I said thank you but, “No”. The cab ride and Anna were just the beginning of my introduction to the Ukrainian economy.

After I kind of unpacked I decided to seek out a sandwich and a beer at the snack bar on the second floor. The bar was near the doors to a small casino where two uniformed dealers, one male one female, were behind black-jack tables.

I was the only potential customer. I had the uncomfortable feeling I was the only game in town so I slowly backed away from the casino and went to the bar.

The bar was about twice the size of my room with a semi-circular formica topped bar and five stools like those one might find at a small-town drugstore counter.

There were four small metal tables with armless metal chairs. When I entered the bar there was a male bartender who indicated in Ukrainian and with gestures they had no food, only potato chips.

There was a large man sitting on one of the stools and at one of the tables a thin woman, everyone was thin, sitting alone holding an unlit cigarette.

I ordered a bottle of beer and received one with an unreadable label. I took the bag of chips and the beer to an empty table and sat down. Almost immediately the woman moved to my table and sat near to me. She looked to be about thirty years old. She asked in English if I would buy her a beer. I was surprised at her excellent English and told her so. I did not respond to her request. She said she could tell I was American as she had once lived in New Jersey while going to college. After a few minutes of talking, she managed to convey to me what her second job was.

She said she was a medical doctor who was employed by the government but she had not received any pay for three months.

After I explained I was not interested in her second job she just sort of smiled and pointed to the large man at the bar. She said, “That is my husband.” She said their only child, who was sixteen, was home alone. She said they could not afford more children, but wanted more. Then she began wiping at her eyes. I shook her husband’s hand and left.

The next day I went for a walk to the center of Kyev and found Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square).

Two shabbily dressed men were staring at the non-operating fountain. In a rusty dented metal bucket, they had a few worn tools. It was very cold as they made a few half-hearted attempts to work on the fountain. Then one of them just threw down the bucket and they walked away.

I assumed it was a real-life lesson in the old Russian/Ukrainian/socialist aphorism, “The government pretends to pay us and we pretend to work.”

As I walked the main streets, occasionally but not often, an automobile would be flagged over by a uniformed police officer. The exchange of demanded money was not even attempted to be hidden.

The next two weeks as I taught approximately two hundred Ukrainian judges about America’s judicial system, I was told the government was supposed to pay each judge the equivalent of $350 dollars per month and provide living quarters for each judge’s family.

However, the judges told me they were paid sporadically and had to share an apartment with other judges.

I did learn that many, but not all, of the Ukrainian judges despised Russia and that it was wise on my part to call the capital Kyev (Kāev), not Kiev (Kēev) and when I said goodbye, I should use the Ukrainian “do pobachennya” not the Russian “do svidaniya”.

I do not know how much American judicial knowledge I imparted to the Ukrainian judges, but about the only “honest” economy I did find in Kyev were the black markets set up in the courtyards of the huge churches. I frequented them several times and bought about $1,500 worth of marvelous local items such as Ukraine’s delicately painted eggs. I filled my then emptied golfclub caddy with numerous wonderful mementos for the trip home.

As I was preparing to leave Ukraine for the U.S. via the airport, the uniformed customs officer asked me if I had anything to declare. I at first answered, “Yes”, and pointed to my golfclub caddy. The customs official looked me in the eye and she said again, “Do you have anything to declare?” I said, “No”, and brought the souvenirs home while leaving my American dollars in Ukraine.

I liked the Ukrainian people very much but the living there is hard. I hope Russia does not invade, but if it does, I hope the Russians bring food and jobs and not just more misery. The Ukrainians have it tough enough already.

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Guest Editorial: By George Landrith Congress must protect IP from Big Tech and China The U.S. economy runs on startups. For all of America’s mega-corporations, it’s young firms that create most of our new jobs during periods of economic growth. Those startups depend on America’s famously strong laws protecting their inventions and intellectual property. The only way someone with a big idea but minimal resources can outcompete established firms is through government protection of their innovations.

Today, we are failing in that responsibility. Our laxity is empowering predators foreign and domestic - endangering not only the next Apple, Microsoft, or Facebook, but our entire economy.

For years, the greatest threat to American intellectual property has been China. Chinese IP piracy became endemic - totaling an estimated $600 billion in costs to the U.S. per year. A CNBC survey of American corporations found that one-third had experienced IP theft by Chinese pirates.

Testifying before Congress, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, “I think it’s well documented that the Chinese government steals technology from American companies.”

More telling than Zuckerberg’s acknowledgment was the strange equivocation by other Big Tech executives at the hearing. The CEOs of Apple, Amazon, and Google - individuals famous for their breadth of knowledge and laser focus on their businesses all shrugged and testified only that they hadn’t personally seen any Chinese IP piracy.

There is a reason those firms might not want to shine a light on IP theft: it’s a valuable part of their own business models.

In January, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a ruling finding that Google infringed on five patents belonging to Sonos, a company that makes smart speakers. The story is a worstcase scenario for a startup.

Sonos developed one of the most advanced wireless audio systems in the market - a product so impressive that Google wanted to partner with the company. Sonos alleges that early in the partnership, Google lifted Sonos-patented technology for Google’s own audio equipment.

Sonos was no fluke. Google faced 48 patent infringement lawsuits in 2021. But Google is not the only perpetrator.

In 2020, a federal jury ordered Amazon to pay $5 million to Texas-based Vocalife for infringing on its patents.

Apple was recently ordered to pay $300 million in damages to Optis Wireless Technology for infringement.

It’s no accident that the number of IP lawsuits rose in 2020 for the first time since 2015, and court awards rose to $4.67 billion from just $1.5 billion in 2019.

It makes holding China to account much harder. If the richest and most powerful businesses in America are ignoring our intellectual property laws - why shouldn’t our global adversaries?

The issue here isn’t complicated: When laws against theft aren’t enforced, thieves are going to steal. Slaps on the wrist aren’t going to deter pickpockets in Beijing, Silicon Valley, or anywhere else. Congress has to tighten up our IP laws and stiffen penalties, and the Justice Department needs to ramp up enforcement while there are still startups left to save.

One noteworthy aspect of the American Dream is that the most important businesses of 20 years from now are probably ones we haven’t heard of yet. In order for them to lead us into the future, the government must protect them from foreign adversaries and Big Tech.

George Landrith is president of Frontiers of Freedom, a public policy think tank. His piece originally ran in The Deseret News.

There mite be a lesson here

When I was a kid for a while we lived next to an old guy named George Freeman. George was B D older than dirt and I susH pect had more money than the Rockefeller’s did, and his wife’s name was Rose. She was a beautiful and kind woman and often came and took us kids to the town festivities for something to do. She also use to get me to do odd jobs for her like clean her yard, wash her car and such. Rose always paid well and I think just wanted company more than anything else.

George was at least 10 years older than Rose which put him up there with Methuselah.

Old George decided one time to get me to clean out their chicken pen. They had about 50 laying hens and the feathers and sh… stuff was getting kinda deep and needed cleaned out. It was

sometime in June and about 110 degrees… more like 140 in that tin roofed closed up chicken house.

I was provided a wheelbarrow, shovel and a five gallon bucket.

Now old George said he’d pay me good and I was in need of some shotgun shells and dead broke so I said “I’ll do it!” and I did. It sure was hot and them mother cluckers was always at my feet and in the way, and every time I tried to go out the door to empty my bucket they’d try to escape. I didn’t blame em much because I was looking for a way out too… but was raised to finish a job and that a man’s word was his oath… so I was worked through it. In the end George’s “two hour” job turned into more like six.

But I finally finished and headed home, my momma must’ve smelled me before I got there because she met me at the door and made me strip to my shorts right there only to discover that I was covered in mites and fleas. She made me wait outside while she went and found a rag and a can of turpentine. I had me a sponge

bath in turpentine at the back door… the smell of chicken stuff and turpentine was a powerful smelling combination, not one Dillard’s would add to their perfume line I’m certain! Then off to the tub I went where I took the rest of the turpentine to wash my hair and unmentionables.

Now I was about 11 at the time and I was learning a lot and fast.

I learned that George Freeman was living in the 1920’s when he paid me $.50 for six hours of work.

I also learned that washing your unmentionables with turpentine was extremely uncomfortable.

I learned to look into a job and get all the details before agreeing to take a job.

I also learned that Rose was a wonderful person when she came and took me to town and bought me ice cream and gave me $20.

Most of all I learned from a young age that success is a ladder… but you can’t climb it with your hands in your pockets.

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Court News and Legal Advertisements continued $200 countermeasure fee, one year probation and fees. Ct. 1, 2- one year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Sidney Swift, 36, New Harmony. Ct. 1- Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Official, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 3 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, three years probation and fees, counseling, restitution to Posey County Sheriff’s Department as ordered. Ct. 1- three years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- one year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Zachary Garrett, 29, Oakland City. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, one

year probation and fees. Ct. 1, 2- one year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Blake Weinzapfel, 22, Mount Vernon. Criminal Mischief, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, restitution to the Posey County Sheriff’s Department as ordered. One year Posey County Jail.

Roy Debose, 54, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, one year probation and fees, testify truthfully at trial. 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Hannah Whitfield, 36, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Cocaine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Pos-

session of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 and 2 dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, one year probation and fees. Ct. 3- 180 days Posey County Jail; Ct. 4- 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Miranda Keown, 39, New Harmony. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person With a Passenger Less Than 18 years of Age, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, one year probation and fees, counseling, driver’s license suspended 60 days. One year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Halley Marie Penelope Bates, 21, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Dealing in a Schedule II

2022-061 NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals at the office of the Superintendent of Schools,1000 West Fourth Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620, to the hour of 10:00 a.m. local time on Monday, March 14, 2022, from prospective purchasers of five (5) lots of surplus technology items, including: Lot 1 Dell desktop computers/laptops (Qty: ~350) Dell desktop monitors (Qty: ~375) Lot 2 Apple MacBook laptops (Qty: ~750) Apple iPad tablets (Qty: ~500) Lot 3 Promethean ActivBoards (Qty: ~60) Lot 4 Hitachi and Dukane Projectors (ceiling mount, Qty: ~75) Lot 5 Technology Charging Carts (Qty: ~30) Offer to Purchase forms and additional detailed information about these items are available at the office of the Superintendent of Schools at the address shown above. Prospective purchasers will be required to submit a sealed proposal to purchase one or multiple Lots in their entirety. Technology items will not be offered for sale individually.

Questions about surplus items being offered for sale and requests to view the items should be addressed to Bo Harris, Program Director, MSD of Mt. Vernon, 1000 West Fourth Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 or by calling 812-838-4471.

Dr. Matthew Thompson Superintendent of Schools Published in the Posey County News on February 22, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-064 Notice to Taxpayers of Proposed Additional Appropriations Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Posey County that the proper legal officers of The Posey County Council will meet at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana, on March 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year.

Name of Fund Purpose Intended Amount County General Area Plan Legal $5,000.00 County General Sheriff/Retirement $499.23 County General IT Support $56,306.00 County General Computer Hardware $30,000.00 Highway Trucks $100,000.00 Highway Road Equipment $100,000.00 Highway Office Equipment $20,000.00 Highway Equipment Payment $100,000.00 Sheriff Repair of Vehicle $107.10 Sheriff Repair of Vehicle $1525.40 Sheriff Reserve Equipment $10,000.00 Sheriff Reserve Fees $2125.00 Sheriff Reserve Uniforms $200.00 Sheriff Reserve Uniforms $2000.00 Sheriff Reserve Repairs and Maint $3000.39 Sheriff K9/Repair and Maint $1700.00 Sheriff K9/Supplies $1300.00 Sheriff K9/Equipment $1148.37 Sheriff K9/Supplies $700.00 Sheriff K9/Repairs and Maint $300.00 Sheriff K9/Uniforms $1000.00 Sheriff K9/Training $1000.00 Sheriff LIT Public Safety $27379.42 Sheriff Law Enforcement Fund $656.00 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally approved, will be referred to the Department of Local Government Financing. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations within (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken at the above meeting.

Maegen L. Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on February 22, 2022 - hspaxlp

Controlled Substance, Level 4 Felony; Ct. 2- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony; Ct. 4- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony. $200 countermeasure fee. Ct. 1- eight years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- two years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- eight years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 4- two years Indiana Department of Corrections, concurrent.

Miranda Renee Richards, 36, Evansville. Ct. 1- Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony; Ct. 2- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. Ct. 1- 12 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- two years Indiana Department of Corrections.

Cynthia Fleenor, 58, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Maintaining a

Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony.

Dismissed.

Cynthia Fleenor, 58, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony; Ct. 2- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony. Ct. 1four years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- one and one-half years Indiana Department of Corrections.

Halley Marie Penelope Bates, 21, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance, Level 2 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Dealing in Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 5- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 6- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 2, 4, 5 and 6 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. Ct. 1- 10 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- one year

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John Fleenor, 41, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, two years probation and fees, counseling. Ct. 1, 2one year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

John Fleenor, 41, Mount Vernon. Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, two years probation and fees. One year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Wesley Barnes, 40, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony; Ct. 2- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure.

Ct. 1- eight years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2two years Indiana Department of Corrections, concurrent.

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NO. 65C01-2202-MI-000041 ) ) )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Joyce Leanell Anderson, whose mailing address is, Posey County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she/he has filed a petition in the Posey Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Joyce Leanell Paulette.

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 10th day of March, 2022 at 9:00 o’clock a.m.

Joyce Leanell Anderson Petitioner Date: 2/8/2022 Kay Kilgore CIRCUIT COURT CLERK Published in the Posey County News on February 15, February 22, March 1, 2022 - hspaxlp

2022-062 Black Township, Posey County, Indiana - Cash & Investments Combined Statement - 2021 Beg Cash End Cash Local Local Fund & Inv Bal & Inv Bal Fund Name Jan 1, 2021 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 2021 Number Governmental 01 Township Fund $612,851.80 $255,044.12 $190,325.55 $677,570.37 Activities 11 Fire Fighting Fund $701,975.72 $369,447.12 $289,768.75 $781,654.09 16 Cumulative Fire $985,461.06 $399,981.82 $121,864.76 $1,263,578.12 61 Rainy Day Fund $4,823.08 $0.00 $0.00 $4,823.08 81 Township Asst. Fund $398,195.43 $134,888.65 $93,177.12 $439,908.96 91 Levy Excess Fund $6,757.00 $0.00 $6,757.00 $0.00 95 Payroll Deduction Fund $1,115.16 $30,570.26 $30,570.26 $1,115.16 Total All Funds $2,711,179,25 $1,189,931.97 $732,463.44 $3,168,647.78 CERTIFICATION State of Indiana Posey County I, Jerry Walden , Trustee of BLACK TOWNSHIP, Posey County, Indiana, do solemnly affirm under the penalty of perjury that the preceding report is complete, true and correct; that the sum with which I am charged in this report are all of the sums received by me; and that the various items of expenditures credited have been fully paid in the sums stated; that such payments were made without express or implied agreement that any portion thereof shall be retained by or repaid to me or to any other person. I further affirm that a complete and detailed annual report, together with all accompanying vouchers showing the names of persons having been paid money by the township, have been filed as required by law in the office of the County Auditor, and that copies of such annual report are in custody of the Township Board and the State Board of Accounts. Said report is subject to inspection by any taxpayer of the township.

Jerry Walden, (sign) BLACK TOWNSHIP Trustee Telephone: (812)838-3851 Date this report was to be published: 2/22/2022 Subscribed and sworn (or Affirmed) to before me, the Chairman of the Township Board of BLACK TOWNSHIP at its annual meeting this 16 day of February, 2022.

Don Oeth, (sign) Black Township Board Chairman OPTION 1 This report was received, accepted, and approved by the Township Board at its annual meeting, this 16th day of February, 2022.

Black Township Board Brian Williams, (sign) Don Oeth, (sign) Heather Reese, (sign) Published in the Posey County News on February 22, 2022 - hspaxlp

2022-063 Mount Vernon Civil City, Posey County, Indiana - Cash & Investments Combined Statement - 2021 Beg Cash Local Local Fund & Inv Bal Fund Number Name Jan 1, 2021 Receipts Governmental 0617 Unsafe Building Fund $164,076.03 $15,803.60 Activities 100 General $2,433,081.31 $3,886,411.69 1006 TIF-MV Downtown $147,468.70 $32,944.48 104001 Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund $101,745.97 $42,544.07 108900 CARES Fund $0.00 $15,696.00 108901 COVID Small Business Grant $0.00 $250,000.00 11111 ONB-Police & Fire Bldg 13 Debt Svc $88,991.67 $20.16 150 Donations $33,717.30 $8,727.50 155028 1888 Demo Escrow Account $0.00 $17,406.51 175 Ewsf $9,812.04 $0.96 200 Motor Vehicle Highway $772,846.32 $701,606.64 22222 ONB-Pollce & Fire Bldg 13 Constr $10,001.81 $2.26 250 Economic Development Commission $13,292.98 $0.00 275 MVHF2 $86,561.26 $2,581.64 300 Local Road And Street $113,484.32 $49,052.07 350 State Gaming $214,813.60 $133,027.62 375 Proj Fun $44.95 $8,350.00 400 Park Nonreverting Operating $6,563.23 $20,040.26 4444 ONB-Police & Fire Bldg 13 Sinking $54,694.67 $90,512.28 450 Abandoned Vehicle $2,350.83 $0.00 475 Bb Pool Lights $2.47 $0.00 500 Law Enforcement Continuing Ed $6,544.18 $5,003.00 550 Parks And Recreation $326,642.00 $675,088.75 5500 Public Safety Tax $622,741.59 $579,200.00 5501 Community Crossing Grant Fund $0.06 $309,195.50 575 Downtown Plan $480.84 $0.00 600 Rainy Day $89,223.91 $0.00 650 Cumulative Capital Development $65,389.48 $66,370.01 675 COlT $4,612.16 $0.00 750 Police Pension $189,998.43 $49,224.02 775 INSURANCE $18,853.56 $198,694.96 7777 Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted $270,826.38 $140,268.29 785504 ARP(American Rescue Plan) $0.00 $733,986.51 800 Fire Pension $324,393.12 $60,642.32 850 EDIT $2,201,849.49 $1,224,642.14 875 Tax Incremental Financing $100,353.90 $200,707.78 880 Payroll $20,892.38 $4,037,612.43 WASTEWATER 4321 Sewage Consumer Meter Deposit $50,181.93 $10,560.79 5432 Wastewater Pre Treatment $290,133.15 $234,541.56 622 Debt Svc-Bank or New York $882,312.70 $88.69 623 Sinking Fund-Bank of New York $442,636.49 $909,652.28 643555 SRF WW Phosphorous Project $0.00 $27,066.00 6543 Wastewater Trash Transfer $0.00 $315,375.20 7654 Wastewater Cash Clearance $0.00 $2,925,088.68 8765 Wastewater Improvement $654,659.35 $1,316,020.54 9876 Wastewater Oper & Maint $3,196,435.05 $396,613.14 WATER UTILITY 1234 Water Works Revenue $50.24 $4,634,408.09 3456 Water Bond & Interest $457,682.72 $2,055,830.97 4567 Water Debt Service $1,720,488.08 $7,175.24 6789 Water Operating & Maint - United Fidelity $2,566,901.84 $2,148,703.11 7890 Water Escrow - United Fidelity $154,459.34 $178,680.00 8901 Water Improvement - United Fidelity $1,269,032.65 $2,391,012.11 9012 Water Consumer Meter Dep - United Fidelity $94,927.59 $15,888.40 914127 Water Works Ref Bonds 2020 $0.00 $1,984,768.30 Total All Funds $20,276,264.86 $33,106,836.55 Published in the Posey County News on February 22, 2022 - hspaxlp

Disbursements $667.73 $3,941,086.19 $34,942.56 $31,443.47 $15,696.00 $250,000.00 $0.00 $6,554.71 $17,406.51 $0.00 $798,541.05 $0.00 $1,942.50 $1,882.18 $7,216.81 $117,352.27 $1,430.00 $19,338.07 $85,950.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,864.80 $663,439.41 $229,367.14 $309,195.00 $0.00 $0.00 $72,071.88 $4,612.16 $56,976.61 $199,301.35 $182,263.96 $0.00 $87,119.57 $676,152.84 $0.00 $4,033,752.75 $9,081.61 $204,971.50 $0.00 $837,895.89 $27,066.00 $315,375.20 $2,925,206.79 $0.00 $2,141,585.93 $4,634,505.05 $1,822,036.81 $490,429.63 $3,824,881 .71 $178,690.97 $13,595.10 $14,158.26 $1,494,593.30 $30,783,6$4.06

End Cash & Inv Bal Dec 31, 2021 $179,211.90 $2,378,406.81 $145,470.62 $112,846.57 $0.00 $0.00 $89,011.83 $35,890.09 $0.00 $9,813.00 $675,911.91 $10,004.07 $11,350.48 $87,260.72 $155,319.58 $230,488.95 $6,964.95 $7,265.42 $59,256.95 $2,350.83 $2.47 $7,682.38 $338,291.34 $972,574.45 $0.56 $480.84 $89,223.91 $59,687.61 $0.00 $182,245.84 $18,247.17 $228,830.71 $733,986.51 $297,915.87 $2,750,338.79 $301,061.68 $24,752.06 $51,661.11 $319,703.21 $882,401.39 $514,392.88 $0.00 $0.00 -$118.11 $1,970,679.89 $1,451,462.26 -$46.72 $691,476.88 $1,237,233.69 $890,723.24 $154,448.37 $3,646,449.66 $96,657.73 $490,175.00 $22,599,447.35

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Local heroes honored by Indiana Firefighters Association

By Dave Pearce New Harmony is a unique village. It’s not surprising that on Sunday afternoon, representatives from the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association bestowed one of its highest honors on members of the Posey County EMS and the New Harmony Fire Department. Several members of the community and families also gathered at the Ribeyre Gymnasium to celebrate the accomplishments. New Harmony Board Members Alvin Blaylock and Virginia Alsop were also on hand.

“I’ve been doing this for seven years and this is the first time I have had the opportunity to present this prestigious award,” said District Chairman Ross Emery, representing the IVFFA. “This is not something that is just handed out often.”

New Harmony firefighters Andrew Cox and Chris Robb were presented the Medal of Valor for their actions on the evening of Sept. 18, 2021, when Posey County Sheriff’s Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association members gathered in New Harmony on Sunday afternoon to honor Deputy Bryan Hicks was shot in the line of duty in New life-saving measures taken by local heroes back on September 18. Pictured l to r are: Chris Robb, Andrew Cox, Steve Harmony. Posey EMS workers Vicki Daws and Kari DenNolan, Sheriff Deputy Bryan Hicks, Kari Denning, Vicki Daws, and Ross Emery. Photo by Dave Pearce ning were also recognized for their roles in the response.

“Assistant Chief Jamie Hyatt nominated the four responding with lifesaving measures and getting individuals for these awards,” Emery explained.

Hicks to safety and to treatment that he “ran out” “They are decided on by the Executive Board of the of his shoes (Crocs) on that evening. Hence, the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association.”

Golden Croc Award. It is alleged that Chris Robb The IVFFA Medal of Valor requires membership “may have” exceeded the legal speed limit during in the association, making only Cox and Robb elihis response, garnering him the Golden Steering gible to receive that particular award. However, the Wheel Award. organization also recognized the importance of the Emery said he was aware of the vent almost imroles of Daws and Denning in what has turned out to mediately as the announcement of the shooting be a miraculous lifesaving story. Therefore, the two came across the radio at his job in Warrick County.

EMS workers received lifesaving certificates from “Within 24 hours, I had already reached out to the IVFA. the chief to see if there was anything we could do Cox and Robb were also honored with some even or if we could be a support factor for them.” Emery more unique award from the New Harmony Volunsaid. “Any time there is an event like that, we try to teer Fire Department. Cox received the Golden Crocs reach out to the local department to see if there is Award while Robb received the Golden Steering anything I can do to help them.”

During a light-hearted moment on Sunday afternoon New Harmony Wheel Award.

Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham was also on New Harmony Fire Chief Kris Scarafia was the fireman Andrew Cox receives the Golden Crocs award while fireman hand to express his appreciation for “saving the life Master of Ceremonies for the event and explained Chris Robb receives the Golden Steering Wheel award. NH Fire Depart- of one of my deputies.” Latham cited Hicks as that the significance of the awards. Cox was so intent on ment Officer Jamie Hyatt oversees. Photo by Dave Pearce officer who always wanted to accept the most challenging situation in the department. He described Hicks as the “consummate officer” and termed the entire event as “miraculous.”

Posey County EMT trainer Brandon Robb described the work of his two members as well as Cox and Robb as outstanding. Robb trains EMTs to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. The responders saw both ends of the spectrum that evening.

The IVFA involves some 14000 members throughout Indiana including 40 members of the Board of Directors from throughout the state. There are 25 IVFA districts and public relations directors throughout the corners of the state.

The organization gives out four scholarships each year and offers legislative support for the organization overlooking bills which could have effect of the organization or its members.

Emery explained that the awards given out Sunday are rare, “One of the main criteria (for the award) is ‘going above Members of the Knights of Saint John in Saint Wendel conducted a Drive-thru Chicken Dinner to benefit officer Bry- and beyond and putting yourself in danger to save the life an Hicks and his family. With generous donations from the community and the help of many volunteers the group was of someone else’,” Emery explained. “When you go into a able to present a check on Sunday for $27,000 to Bryan and Tammy Hicks. Pictured are, l to r: Jim Koester, Elise Koes- hostile environment like these individuals did, that’s going ter, Sheriff Tom Latham, officer Bryan Hicks, Tammy Hicks, Carol Collins and Steve Collins. Photo by Dave Pearce above and beyond.”

Annual Saint Matthew Benefit Auction slated for March 5

By Lois Mittino Gray Dust off your sombrero and get ready for a Fiesta.

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Center. They warn that seating is limited and the tickets are selling like hot tamales.

The Half Pot Raffle associated with the event is already skyrocketing up over $7,000 with two weeks still left to go. Feeling lucky? A chance sells for $10 at the Church Office or from any ‘mariachi member’ on the committee.

Tickets for the bash are $35 each featuring a sumptuous Mexican meal catered

by Jeff Schelhorn of Hawg N’Sauce. It includes beef or chicken enchiladas with

all the fixins’ and chips and salsa appetizers. The ticket price includes beer and wine

and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available offering a special margarita mixed drink to patrons.

Other raffle tickets available for sale at $10 each are for a Bourbon Basket, a Wine Basket, and a Tequila

Basket. All three baskets are overflowing with an eclectic mix of brand name potent potables. A Scrip Raffle ticket sells for $5 each with the lucky winner getting a choice of $250 worth of gift cards. Dr. Gordon Green, who sells the scrips after mass, said there is a wide variety of cards available, including Walmart, Target, Home Depot and local restaurant DiMaggios Pizza.

The list of auction items is extensive, according to Nancy Simon, the commit-

tee member keeping track of donations to the cause. “We have Saint Louis Cardinals game tickets, three beautiful quilts, concert ticket packages, vacation trips, handmade wood items, dinner packages and so much more. There are homemade treats of all kinds to eat and drink,” she described. are On the Auction’s Facebook page, you can see a picture of State Senator Jim Tomes delivering a wooden plaque in the shape of Indiana for the auction. It is handmade from a section of the State’s Largest Black Oak that went down at Harmonie State Park after a storm in 2011. The children in each grade at the school make something special for the auction, too.

“Proceeds from the auction are used for many purposes for the school. This year the main project earmarked for the funds will be for an upgraded security system,” explained Mariachi member Tom Hoehn.

If you would like to purchase dinner tickets or raffle tickets, they are available from the Parish Office from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday or call 812-838-2535. Parishioners selling tickets are: Bruce Wehr 812-483-4411, Tom Sommerfield 812-270-1643, Jeanne Wehr 812-483-4411 and Charles Bradford 812618-5910.

You may be able to spot the traveling ticket booth around town. Look for the trailer and signs. Sales will also take place on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the school lobby.

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Vikings run winning streak to four with 3-for-3 week

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By Chris Morlan session. Viking sophomore The North Posey boys’ Jackson Graff stole the ball basketball team played three from a North player with five games last week. It began seconds left in the matchup Tuesday night with a 49-47 and stormed down the court win over the Evansville North for a layup with 0.9 seconds Huskies on the road. On Fri- left before the buzzer. That day night, the Vikings went shot helped the Vikings win to Mount Vernon to play the by the final score of 49-47.

Wildcats. This was another North Posey improved to close game that North Posey 11-6 on the season, while won in overtime 53-50. Last Evansville North fell to 9-10 Saturday night, the Vikings on the year. were back at home for a con“I thought we did a really ference matchup against the good job of getting back to Tell City Marksmen. North what we were doing at the Posey cruised to a 64-30 beginning of the season,” win for their third win of the North Posey coach Rusty week and their fourth win in Seymour said. “We wanted a row to improve their season compete with better teams on record to 13-6. our schedule. They executed The Vikings had to trav- well on offense and played el and play the Evansville great defense. We did great North Huskies in search of against North and held them putting together a two-game under 55-60 points. We held win streak. With the game them to 47. The boys kept a tied at 47-47 with very little great scoring team in check.” time remaining on the clock.

Jonathan Ricketts led the North had a chance to win Vikings in scoring with 16 the game on the last pos- points. Dalton Reidford fin-

Mount Vernon Wildcat Basketball Coach Joe Newcome presents a life-time pass to Wildcat sporting events to long-time scorekeeper Ron Bennett on Friday night. This will be Bennett’s final season keeping the book. Photo by Garry Beeson

ished with nine points and Devin Lintzenich with seven points. Cameron Gehlhausen led the Huskies in scoring with a game-high 17 points.

Aidan Blackford and Ryan Caddell each scored eight points for North.

VARSITY, Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Evansville North North Posey 11 17 8 13 —49 North 7 15 9 16 — 47 NORTH POSEY (49): D. Lintzenich 3-8 0-0 7, D. Reidford 4-9 0-1 9, J. Graff 1-6 0-0 2, J. Ricketts 6-11 4-4 16, H. Bender 1-9 2-4 4, C. Douglas 1-3 0-0 3, A. Elpers 3-3 0-0 6 NORTH (47): M. Bunnell 1-8 0-0 3, B. Huebner 3-3 0-0 7, A. Blackford 4-8 0-0 8, M. Wicks 1-7 0-0 2, R. Caddell 2-10 2-2 8, Cayden Gehlhausen 0-0 0-0 0, Cameron Gehlhausen 7-12 1-2 17, J. Hailey 1-2 0-0 2 2-point field goals: North Posey 16-31, North 13-30; 3-point field goals: North Posey 3-18 (D. Reidford 1, D. Lintzenich 1, C. Douglas 1) North 6-20 (R. Caddell 2, Cameron Gehlhausen 2, M. Bunnell 1, B. Huebner 1); Free Throws: North Posey 6-9, North 3-4, Fouls: North Posey 4, North 11 The Vikings were back at home last Saturday night against the Tell City Marksman. North Posey controlled this matchup from the tip-off to win by the final score of 64-30. In the first quarter, North Posey jumped out to a 16-10 advantage. During the second quarter, North Posey outscored Tell City 19-6 and extended their lead to 35-16 at the halftime break.

North Posey didn’t let off the gas pedal in the second half by keeping the lead and closing out the third quarter 47-22. With 6:05 left in the fourth quarter, North Posey led 57-22 which was part of a 10-0 scoring run. Per the IHSAA rules, if a team reaches a 35-point lead over their opponent, the clock will continue to run and only stop for free throw shooting and timeouts. At that point of the game, the clock ran, and the Vikings posted a 64-30 win.

Coach Rusty Seymour said, “The boys showed up and did what they did and what they do all the time is a play hard, execute and play good defense. They held Tell City to 30 points. We have struggled at times on offense, but the boys are working hard to fix it and get ready for the upcoming sectional.”

Harold Bender led the Vikings in scoring with a gamehigh 19 points. Jonathan Ricketts finished with 17 points and Devin Lintzenich scored ten points. Tell City was led in scoring by Keaton Lloyd with 15 points.

VARSITY, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at North

Jackson Graff drives for the basket after stealing the ball from a North guard. The Huskies put on a furious final minute rally, scoring seven points in a row down the stretch to tie the game at 47. North took the ball out for a final shot with 11.9 seconds remaining when Graff stole the ball and this lay-up won the game. Photo by Dave Pearce Posey Posey 7, Tell City 13 Tell City 3 8 6 15 — 32 North Posey 16 19 12 17 (Junior Varsity) North NORTH POSEY (57): C. —64 Posey 57, Tell City 32: Schipp 3-5 0-0 8, A. Schmitt Tell City 10 6 6 8 — 30 Opening the evening at 6-10 0-0 12, J. Galvin 0-0 0-0 NORTH POSEY (64): D. North Posey was the junior 0, L. Stone 1-2 0-1 2, E. ManLintzenich 4-4 1-1 10, D. varsity matchup against the sfield 2-4 0-0 4, K. Downey Reidford 2-6 0-0 5, J. Graff Marksmen. North Posey took 1-2 1-2 3, K. Stewart 0-2 0-0 1-7 3-4 5, J. Ricketts 6-9 5-7 control of this game from 0, K. Gengelbach 4-6 0-0 17, H. Bender 7-12 0-2 19, the start with a 20-3 advan- 10, L. Simmons 1-4 0-0 2, C. Douglas 2-3 0-0 4, A. Elp- tage after one quarter. In the R. Thompson 2-4 0-0 6, N. ers 2-2 0-0 4, C. Schipp 0-0 second quarter, North Posey Koester 1-6 0-0 2, N. Roberts 0-0 0, C. Hannah 0-1 0-0 0, extended their lead to 32-11 0-0 0-0 0, S. Riecken 3-6 0-0 D. Wunderlich 0-0 0-0 0, K. at the half. At the end of the 8, T. Baudry 0-2 0-0 0 Downey 0-0 0-0 0, L. Stone third quarter, the Vikings led TELL CITY (32): E. Col0-1 0-0 0 45-17. Tell City outscored lins 4-5 1-2 10, N. Gebhand TELL CITY (30): G. Hu- North Posey 15-12 in the 0-3 0-0 0, E. Fields 2-5 0-0 ber 1-3 0-2 3, K. Lloyd 6-18 fourth quarter, but this game 5, T. Jennings 1-7 0-0 3, 2-4 15, T. Jennings 2-12 0-3 was over by that point. North I. Lindauer 2-7 2-2 6, L. 4, A. Ferrand 0-5 0-0 0, B. Posey defeated Tell City 57- Sandage 1-3 0-0 3, A. Zuelly Biever 1-3 0-0 2, B. Meserve 32.

1-3 2-2 5, O. Millay 0-0 0-0 0 2-2 0-0 6, T. Jennings 0-0 Austin Schmitt led the 2-point field goals: North 0-0 0, E. Collins 0-0 0-0 0, R. Vikings in scoring with 12 Posey 16-32, Tell City 6-17; Mcintosh 0-4 0-0 0 points. Kaden Gengelbach 3-point field goals: North 2-point field goals: North came off the bench and Posey 8-21 (C. Schipp 2, K. Posey 17-28, Tell City 8-29; scored ten points. Eric Col- Gengelbach 2, R. Thompson 3-point field goals: North lins led the Marksmen in 2, S. Riecken 2) Tell City Posey 7-17 (H. Bender 5, D. scoring with ten points.

5-16 (L. Sandage 1, A. ZuelReidford 1, D. Lintzenich 1) JUNIOR VARSITY, Sat- ly 1, E. Collins 1, E. Fields 1, Tell City 4-18 (B. Meserve 2, urday, February 19, 2022, at T. Jennings 1); Free Throws: K. Lloyd 1, G. Huber 1); Free North Posey North Posey 1-3, Tell City Throws: North Posey 9-14, North Posey 20 12 13 12 5-6, Fouls: North Posey 6, Tell City 2-9, Fouls: North — 57 Tell City 7

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Wyatt Willman places seventh at state wrestling finals

By Chris Morlan Senior Wyatt Willman left North Posey High School last Thursday for a road trip to Indianapolis for the Indiana High School Athletic Association wrestling state finals. The state finals were at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Willman’s traveled to the state finals with a 34-6 record. This was Willman’s second trip to the state final round of the tournament.

His first match in the 195-pound weight class was last Friday morning against Alex Deming from Rochester Community. Things went well for Willman last Friday morning.

Willman pinned Deming in the first period of the match (1:35) to secure a place in his weight class at the state tournament.

On Saturday morning, in quarterfinal round, Willman faced undefeated Connor Barket from West Lafayette. Barket came into the match with a 52-0 record. Willman fought hard but lost the match by decision 6-3. This loss bumped Willman to the consolation side of the bracket.

In the consolation round one match, Willman went against a familiar wrestler he has faced a few times in the postseason. He competed against John Purdy from Castle. Purdy beat Willman in the regional and semi-state rounds of this season’s tournament. In hope that a third time was a charm, Purdy continued to get the best of Willman and pinned him in the second period.

Willman redeemed himself in the seventhplace match against Samuel Saunders from Terre Haute North Vigo. This was Willman’s final high school wrestling match. Willman finished his career with a pin at the end of the first period. For the season, Willman had 36 wins and only eight losses. He is also the first wrestler in North Posey history to medal more

than once at the state finals. In the 2021 season, Willman finished fifth in the 195-pound weight class.

For his wrestling career, Willman was a conference champion, member of the 2020 Class 1A Team State champions, four-time regional qualifier, three-time semi-state qualifier and a two-time state qualifier along with placing both times at the state finals.

“First ever two-time placer. We knew if he won Friday, he would get in the medal round and break some records,” North Posey coach Cody Moll said. “Wyatt was nervous last Friday morning. He doesn’t get nervous very often. It set in if he lost, he was done. He wrestled well and he pinned the Rochester guy that was 41-2 on the year and ranked. We had a gameplan and he took him down. It was a nice relief to know if you win that Friday match, you are a state placer. Saturday, we lost a tough match to Barket from West Lafayette.

Barket finished runner-up in the finals of the weight class. I was glad Wyatt came back and won that seventh-place match. Everyone goes up there thinking they are going to be a state champion. That is the mindset you should have. You lose and realize you can’t win that you are not going to be a state champion. I told Wyatt I was very proud of him after that seventh-place match. It was probably the toughest match he has ever wrestled because he was still upset. We told him he needed to win, and he would appreciate it instantly and in the future. In Wyatt fashion, it was a pin.

The rest of his life, he will remember, he won his last ever match by pin and set a record being a two-time state placer. Great career and made some history.” sixteen wrestlers from the area who competed in the wrestling state finals. Twelve of

North Posey senior Wyatt Willman shows the form that helped him place seventh in the IHSAA State Wrestling Championships over the weekend. The senior holds several records for the North Posey wrestling program. Photo by Dave Pearce those sixteen wrestlers placed in their weight from Evansville Memorial placed third in the class. Crown Point won the state finals as a 170-pound weight class. team with 178 points. Evansville Mater Dei Evan Seng from Evansville Mater Dei placed third as a team with 93 points. placed fifth in the 113-pound weight class.

Local wrestlers that placed in the state fi- Reid Schroeder from Southridge finished fifth nals were Brody Baumann from Evansville in the 182-pound weight class. John Purdy Mater Dei. Baumann won the 170-pound from Castle placed sixth in the 195-pound weight class. Gabe Sollars from Evansville weight class. Isaiah Schaefer from Evansville Mater Dei won the 195-pound weight class. Mater Dei finished seventh in the 106-pound Nathan Critchfield from Evansville Mater Dei weight class. KT Nelson from Castle placed placed third in the 220-pound weight class. eighth in the 126-pound weight class and Ashton Hayhurst from Castle finished third Hunter May from Evansville Mater Dei finin the 138-pound weight class. Aiden Farmer ished eighth in the 152-pound weight class.

Wildcat boys swim season ends as sectional concludes

By River Snodgrass The Mount Vernon Wildcats boy’s swim team wrapped up their season with the sectional finals this weekend. They had the opportunity to wrap up an incredible season with a very competitive and successful sectional meet with some standout performances and a time decrease. Both the coaches and the players were very happy with the season they had this year, and are beyond excited to be competing again next year.

While all of the Cats contributed to the success of the team, the following swimmers were able to finish in the top 8 in the sectional finals: Jaxston Raben, David Powell, Khai Willard, and Zaine Lindauer took fifth place in the 200 Medley Relay, Khai Willard took third in the 100 Butterfly, and Khai Willard, Rossy Hollinger, David Powell, and Zaine Lindauer took fifth in the 400 Freestyle. These swimmers worked hard all throughout the season to prepare themselves for this meet. They were very pleased with the results they had over the season and for this final meet. While they are sad to see the season end, many of the top swimmers are going to be returning next year to contribute to the team’s

success once again.

The following swimmers also had a great sectional finals meet and were able to finish in the top 16 in the meet. David Powell took tenth in the 100 Breaststroke and eleventh in the 200 IM, Jaxston Raben took fourteenth in the 200 IM and eleventh in the 100 Backstroke, Zaine Lindauer took eleventh in the 50 Freestyle and thirteenth in the 100 Freestyle, Micah Luckett took thirteenth in the 100 Butterfly, and John Thomason took eleventh in the 500 Freestyle and fifteenth in the 100 Breastroke.

These swimmers were very proud of themselves for the season they were able to put together. Although they had very low numbers in terms of members, they were able to find success in many different meets throughout the year and had a great meet in the sectional finals.

While the season is over the Cats are not taking much time off at all before getting back to work in order to be the kind of team they were this year. Putting work in the weight room Mount Vernon Wildcat David Powell swims the breastand in the pool will allow the Wildcats to continue to improve themselves physically and mentally for the upcoming stroke during one of the sectional events for the Wildcats.

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man competed in the state competition. Although Newman had an amazing career with an incredible effort in the last match he was, unfortunately, defeated in overtime with a score of 10 to 8.

“We started the match with a four-point move. As the match progressed we traded scores and escapes,” Coach Tim Alcon said. “Late in the third period, we got a takedown to go up eight to five.

Unfortunately, we gave up an escape and takedown to tie the match before the end of regulation.” Although the opposing wrestler was able to defeat Newman in overtime, he is celebrated for his amount of effort and dedication to success.

Newman has known nothing but success throughout the entirety of his wrestling career. Some of his career accomplishments include 128 victories, 92 career falls, three-time Conference Champion, Sectional and Regional Champion, four-time semistate participant, and a twotime state qualifier. Newman started his younger years in the 106-pound weight class.

As he continued to dedicate his time to the weight room he gained muscle and weight.

He ended his career in the 160-pound weight class. The efforts of this student-athlete will be the standard athletes will attempt to reach in the years to come. The coaches and fellow participants cannot thank Newman enough for what he has done for the wrestling program. He helped bring success to Mount Vernon in the wrestling program and the coaches will miss his work ethic on the wrestling mat and in the weight room.

Now that the wrestling season is officially over, the wrestlers have had the opportunity to reflect on the season they had. Although they have too high of standards for themselves to celebrate for too long, they are happy with the season they were able to put together. Coach Alcorn is very proud of the season his wrestlers were able to have as they made his last season as Mount Vernon’s wrestling coach a special one. Coach Alcorn will be missed he has contributed much to the success of the wrestling program.

He dedicated much time and effort to helping develop the wrestlers who joined the program as freshmen into the successful juniors and seniors they are now.

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Kaylee Bender, Claire Koester are Academic All-State es. The Lady Vikings had eight total wins in the last three seasons before this year. Bender and Koester have both been with the Lady Viking basketball program all four years of their high school career.

“Both of these girls are leaders in the classroom,” North Posey coach Jessica Schenk said.

“They represent themselves the right way here at school and it definitely trickles down to the underclassmen. All four (Bender, Koester, Jaedyn Rhineburger and Jenna Rhineburger) of our seniors are excellent students. The academic all-

By Chris Morlan The Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association (ICGSA) announced their Academic AllState basketball team for the 2021-22 season.

There were eight girls from the Pocket Athletic Conference selected for the honors. Of those eight girls, two were from North Posey. Seniors Kaylee Bender and Claire Koester were named for their accomplishments not only on the basketball court, but in the classroom as well.

North Posey had their best season in the last four years posting nine wins with fourteen loss-

state requirements are very tough and to have two girls who are at the top of their class, in the same year is pretty amazing.”

Bender will attend either Purdue or Butler University next fall to major in Health Science in hopes of becoming a Physician Assistant.

This past season, Bender averaged 2.3 points per game and was a spark for the Lady Vikings coming off the bench. Bender scored a season high 11 points on three separate occasions against Evansville Harrison, Northeast Dubois, and her final home game against Evansville

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Koester will attend Indiana University in the fall and major in Biology/Pre-Med. During last season, Koester averaged 7.5 points per game and 8.0 rebounds per contest. Over the season, Koester had seven games with double-doubles in points and rebounds.

The two best games of the season were at Evansville Harrison when Koester had 15 points and 12 rebounds. Another great game was at home against Evansville Reitz when Koester scored 14 points and pulled down 18 rebounds.

Wildcats worked together to achieve recent win streak Instead, senior Kaleb Dosher fought for a loose ball, took two dribbles and sank a short jumper. Dosher, known as “Carmi Dosh” for big moments throughout the team’s season shifting January Carmi tournament win, was instantly tackled by the rest of his team as the Cats celebrated their 51-49 victory.

Would Mount Vernon’s luck hold on Saturday?

Senior Triston Clowers inbounded the ball to sophomore Nicot Burnett with 18 seconds on the clock. The young standout did what he’s done in both football and basketball since he started last year as a freshman…he got the job done. Burnett caught the pass just outside the arc, took a pair of steps and fired a triple to give the Cats a one point advantage. With 11 seconds left on the clock and the gym on its feet, Mount Vernon’s defense stepped up.

Pioneers junior Clay Conner had 30 points on the night. Would he make it 32 and send the Cats home? He didn’t get the chance. Boon-

By Trisha L. Lopez As the final seconds ticked away on the scoreboard Saturday night, Mount Vernon basketball fans stood and screamed. The Cats, on the road and down two points to Boonville, were scrambling to find a way to score.

Coach Joe Newcomb signaled for a time out.

For the fans, it was a feeling of deja vu. Just 24 hours before, Mount Vernon overcame a 12-point third quarter deficit to draw within striking distance of the visiting Forest Park Rangers. Down 50-49, senior Leo Hostetter came up with a huge steal to give the Wildcats a chance with 17.5 seconds to go. Newcomb called a time out. Mount Vernon got a good look, but missed and the Rangers came away with the rebound.

For the Cats, who were playing just their fourth home game of the season and had lost the first three (including a heartbreaking 4544 loss to Pike Central on Jan. 29), it could have ended with another gut sinking moment.

North Posey’s Jenna Rhineberger signed her letter of intent to play volleyball in college for the Frontier Community College Bobcats. Jenna is pictured here with head coach Nixie Hnetkovsky and her parents. Photo submitted

ville junior Dominic Sharp, scoreless in the contest, took a three that was off the mark.

Mount Vernon senior Jaden Wilson, active on the boards with 15 rebounds in the back to back games, got his biggest grab of the week as the clock expired to secure the Wildcats win.

For Newcomb, who opened the year 2-8 after a bounce back 2020-21 season that saw the now Olney Central College forward Noah Gordon lead the Cats on a 10-11 campaign, the night was the reward for three years of hard work to build something special in Mount Vernon.

“We’ve started to create kind of a belief mindset,” said Newcomb, whose 10-9 Cats have won eight of their last nine games. “Earlier in the year, we were in tight games and, for whatever reason, just didn’t make a couple of plays down the stretch. Now that we’ve won a few games, I think the kids believe in themselves to be able to make those plays. It’s an expectation now, to make those plays.”

Hostetter agreed. The three-year starter, son of former Wildcats coach Marc Hostetter, has grown up watching Mount Vernon basketball. Going into the final weeks of his Wildcats basketball career, he said there is a chemistry and trust within this team that makes all of the difference.

“The winning streak that we’ve been going on has really accelerated our mental aspect towards the game. Overall, the way we’ve come together these past couple of games, especially the close ones, has really brought us all together, brought us closer. We’re just really excited about basketball right now,” Hostetter said. “We all trust each other. We trust each other to make those (big) shots.”

When asked about his stand outs, Newcomb quickly pointed out that his entire team has had game changing moments.

“Different guys are making plays. It’s not the same guy. We don’t have to draw something up for the same person. I feel like we have multiple guys that are able to step up and make plays. That, to me, is huge,” Newcomb said.

He said his squad has found different ways to win and that has come from each player

embracing his role and coming through for the team when called upon.

“I think our kids are starting to embrace and understand what we need from each of them. There’s been some consistency in that.

To be successful, as a coach, staff and a team, you’ve got to know what to expect from one another. I really feel like this week, specifically, we got out of people what we expect from them. That’s huge if we are going to have success,” Newcomb said.

Every role has been important, Newcomb pointed out.

“Everybody in the rotation has done something to help us be successful. I’m proud of our bench as well. Guys that aren’t necessarily playing, they’re engaged in the game.

They’re excited for one another. I don’t think we win these last two games if one through 13 (on the roster) aren’t doing what they’re doing the last two nights. That, to me, is what it’s all about. You’ve got to have a program that buys into what their role is and excelling in that role. Sometimes that role isn’t the most fun or glorious, but, if you don’t have those roles and (players) don’t buy into those roles, success doesn’t happen.”

He said credit for the team’s recent success rests on the shoulders of the kids who have “trusted the process and figured out a way to get things flipped.”

“Dosher makes a shot. Nicot makes a shot.

Jaden Wilson tonight gets a rebound above the rim with one second to seal (the win).

Little things like that. Jaden has a good ball screen to free up Nicot to hit that shot. Jackson Clowers, Jaden Wilson, Nicot Burnett… last night just get hands on balls throughout the game to keep possessions alive and give ourselves a chance to score. Triston Clowers tonight was fantastic…hits a huge three to go up four points. He and (senior) Fischer (Epley) have been really good on opponents’ best guards,” Newcomb said.

He said his seniors stayed the course through the ups and downs of the past four years. Mount Vernon’s seniors won just four games combined as freshmen and sopho-

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Family and friends of John Webb gathered at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church in Poseyville on Saturday to celebrate Webb’s 95th birthday. Pictured l to r are sons: Rob (Beth) Webb, Dennis (Cathy Jo) Webb, and Dan (Martha) Webb. “Dan is obviously the older and Rob is the baby we adored and played with like he was our favorite toy, our mom said,” shares Dennis. “Mom is greatly missed so we wanted to have a celebration of she and dad’s life while he is still with us.” Their mother, Jean, past secretary of Poseyville Elementary and the new North Elementary, passed away eight years ago.

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“You think about the hours that our senior group has grinded out and where they were as freshmen and sophomores…what they endured and the belief that they could

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Thursday and Friday’s wins capped a three-win week for the Cats, who picked up a 53-46 road victory against Princeton on Tuesday in a game that was originally slated for Saturday but had to be postponed because of ice and snow. Newcomb, his players and coaching staff used that Saturday off-day to support future Wildcats at the Wildcat Youth Basketball Association’s inaugural travel tournament and several were on hand to see the eighth grade team, next year’s freshmen, claim their division’s title.

For Newcomb and Mount Vernon, winning is contagious across the board.

“The kids are battling.

We’re starting to figure out how to grind some things out, even when it may not always be pretty. That’s a toughness thing. That’s a leadership thing. As a coach, you put kids in a position to be successful. It’s up to them to make plays and it’s up to them to believe in themselves to make plays. Right now, we have that happening and we have different guys stepping up in those roles to make those plays,” Newcomb said.

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Indiana State Representative Wendy McNamara visits with Posey County Posey County GOP Chairman Greg Newman speaks to a large gathering during the Reagan Day acquaintances David Whitten, Judy Whitten, and former Posey County Dinner held Friday night at the Mount Vernon Moose Lodge. Newman wore two hats during the Councilman Don Mattingly during the Republican Reagan Day Celebra- evening as he is running for a Posey County Commissioners seat besides being the party chairman. tion held Friday night at the Moose in Mount Vernon. Photo by Dave Pearce Photo by Dave Pearce

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Lily awards nearly $100,000 to Historic New Harmony The University of Southern Indiana’s Historic New Harmony program has been awarded a planning grant of just under $100,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative. The grant is helping Historic New Harmony explore how to strengthen efforts to depict religion in its exhibitions, educational outreach and other programs.

Lilly Endowment’s initiative seeks to assist museums and cultural organizations in the United States in displaying exhibitions, providing educational programs and engaging in other activities to strengthen their capacities to provide fair and accurate portrayals of the role religion has played and continues to play in the United States and across the globe. It is designed to educate and lift the contributions that people of all faiths and diverse religious communities make to our greater civic well-being.

New Harmony was the site of two 19th century utopian communities. Founded in 1814 by a group of German Pietists under

the leadership of Father George Rapp, the Harmonists sought religious freedom. The second community, under the leadership of industrialist Robert Owen and his business partner William Maclure, hoped to establish a model community where education and social equality would flourish. In 1985, the University of Southern Indiana assumed management of Historic New Harmony, encouraging cultural and educational programs, while maintaining historic properties.

“We are thrilled by this opportunity presented by Lilly Endowment to bring attention to New Harmony,” said Leslie Townsend, Director of Community Engagement and Historic New Harmony. “This grant will provide the capacity to research and develop plans for exhibits and programming that will build upon New Harmony’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.”

Historic New Harmony will work with University of Southern Indiana faculty, staff and students and area faith leaders to

develop a proposal for a second grant that would help fund implementation of new exhibitions and programs. The deadline for the proposal is August 1.

Lilly Endowment launched the Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative in 2019 when it awarded planning grants totaling nearly $2 million to organizations to help them explore how programming in religion could further their institutional missions. In 2020, Lilly Endowment made 18 grants totaling more than $43 million to help organizations implement their plans.

Historic New Harmony is a unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. By preserving its utopian legacy, Historic New Harmony inspires innovation and progressive thought through its programs and collections. For more information, visit the USI website at USI.edu/hnh or contact Leslie Townsend, Director of Community Engagement and Historic New Harmony at ltownsen@usi.edu or 812-465-7013.

New Lecture Series at WMI This spring, New Harmony residents will be treated to the “Know Your Community” lecture series at the W M I . This series will highlight the organizations, businesses, and entities that are prominent in our community. The first two lectures in this series are scheduled for March 3 and April 6. Both will be held at the WMI at 6:30 p.m., on their respective dates.

The lecture on March 3 will be “Historic New Harmony: Inspiring Innovation and Progressive Thought” with Claire Eagle, Historic New Harmony’s Interim Assistant

F T F B H S The big question for this spring revolves around how quickly we can shrug off La Nina and return to El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral conditions. Until we can do so, the likelihood for a rather wet spring remains high. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has provided new model runs for the spring now that we are quickly approaching March 1 and the beginning of the season.

Director. For nearly 50 years, Historic New Harmony has inspired the world through preservation efforts, exhibitions and collections. Claire will share the history that led to this point and provide a glimpse into the future of Historic New Harmony.

Anyone wondering about what will be found by coming to the New Harmony Farmer’s Market Presented by the WMI this spring, can join us on April 6. Patty Beagle will explore the history of farmer’s markets in Indiana, the evolution of local production of food, the requirements for participating in a market and highlights for the coming marketing season. Attendees to this lecture will learn who the sellers are and what products they have available at New Harmony’s very own farmer’s market.

The presentation will end with a questionand-answer session detailing what it takes to participate in the market.

Also coming to the WMI in March and April is “Woven Together: Weaving Classes for Those of a Certain Age.” Anyone retirement age or above that would like to learn a new skill in the textile arts can join instructor Peggy Taylor of the Raintree Cottage Textile School as she teaches the art of weaving. No prior weaving experience is required. While the Friday sessions are now completely filled, there are a few spots still available for the Tuesday sessions which will be held every Tuesday from March 15 to April 19. For more information or to register, contact us 812-682-4806.

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APL News January 18 to February 28 - It’s our 16th Annual Winter Reading Challenge - There is still time to take part in this reading challenge. From January 18 to February 28, read a book, log it via Beanstack and you can enter to win one of three great prizes. Ebooks and audiobooks count too. There’s no limit to the number of books you can read or the number of entries. Good luck, and happy reading.

February 22 at 6 p.m. - Virtual Family Story Time - Join us on our Facebook page. We will have a story, an activity and a craft. Fun for the whole family. Craft kits will be available for pick up at the library or curbside service.

February 23 at 3:30 p.m. Virtual S.T.E.A.M. Program - Join us on our Facebook page for a fun activity.

February 23 at 6 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons - Join us in our meeting room for a game of Dungeons & Dragons.

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February 24 at 10 a.m. Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshops - This free series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. There are still several seats available. We will be meeting in the Ohio/Wabash room for these workshops. If you have questions or would like to take part call 812-838-

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February 24 at 3:30 p.m.

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February 28 at 10:30 a.m.

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March 1 at 3:30 p.m. - Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group for teens to give us your input and to help come up with cool programs and events at the library. Come hang out, have snacks, and make some new friends.

March 2 all day - Read Across America Day - Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. To celebrate his birthday, come to the library to check out books, and all the other wonderful items we have for you! Spin the wheel to receive a small gift on March 2. This will continue until the bags are gone.

Note: To register for any of our FREE adult, teen or children project kits, go to the event calendar on our website at alexandrianpl.org then click on the day of the event or call the library at 812-838-3286. You can also visit the Information Desk.

Indiana Spring Climate Outlook Rather evident in the latest model runs is a wet trend over the eastern corn belt for above average precipitation. On a map, the trend looks something like a bullseye with Indiana in the center of it. Meanwhile, the eastern half of the United States all trends above average for temperature across March, April, and May. This warmer, wetter trend is indicative of an extension of wintertime La Nina conditions, which focuses the moisture on the front half of the time period, as observed using the Useful 2 Usable Climate Patterns Viewer available from the Midwest Regional Climate Center. Using the CPC ENSO

diagnostic discussion, we currently have a good likelihood for La Nina to remain in place throughout the spring, with a transition to ENSOneutral conditions beginning in May. With this transition, less likelihood of predictability in the long-range forecasts exist, and the possibility for the wet signature to fade increases towards the end of the planting season.

The warming signature, according to CPC probability of exceedance graphs, is trending two-thirds of a degree higher than normal over the time period, which does not seem like much in an absolute sense.

However, parsing those statistics a

little further, the CPC gives Indiana a little less than 15 per cent chance of having a top ten per cent warmest spring, with only a 5 per cent chance of a top ten per cent coolest spring.

Converting to fractions, Indiana has a one in seven chance of a very warm spring, and a one in twenty chance for a very cool spring.

The wet signature does vary across the state, with southern Indiana expected to deviate from average wetness more greatly than northern Indiana. The anomaly is 1.35 inches above average in the south and 0.83 inches in the north. Once again, due to the La Nina lens, that deviation towards wetness is likely to be felt

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As we look forward to getting outdoors more often and starting to work ground for this year, we may have limited windows initially where soils are dry enough to do anything, but those windows look to grow longer towards the end of the spring.

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