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MV Council supports inclusive playground

By Lois Mittino Gray Members of the Mount Vernon Common Council support the idea, brought up at their last meeting, of a specially-designed inclusive playground for the city. After two weeks to reflect on it, they did not concur on the proposed location for the project at their February 15, meeting. The playground, with features designed for special needs/ handicapped children and adults, has the potential to be a tourist destination within a fifty mile radius with major

MV board tackles fiscal business

By Lois Mittino Gray Million dollar money matters were the main order of business at the February 18, meeting of the Mount Vernon School Board. The board adopted a resolution to transfer unspent 2017 cash from the Capital Project Fund and Transportation Fund to the Rainy Day Fund for a total of $1,200,000.

Permission was also granted to advertise on February 28, 2018, for an appropriation in the same amount be made from the Rainy Day Fund into the Self-Insurance Fund, if it is necessary to use it. A public hearing on the transfer is slated for the March 19 meeting.

School Superintendent Tom Kopatich told the board, “Our most significant need for one time spending continues to be the Self Insurance Fund (SIF). With the possible risk of high claims falling on the school district again, it would be helpful to have an additional cash balance.”

Kopatich explained that a transfer like this has been done for the past two years. “Last year we used about half of the available amount at $600,000.

We may have to do this for the next few years until the fund is built up.”

January insured claims for the month were $48,609.12 and for the clinic expenses were $18,827.32. The district health clinic is located in the former Hedges Central building.

In other fiscal business, the board adopted Policy 500.10 whose purpose it is to set forth the objectives and parameters for the management of district investment funds. Its three

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economic impact for the area.

The original location proposed for the 8,000 square foot playground is Riverbend Park in a flat space near the river. Initiating the location discussion, Councilman Andy Hoehn said he would like to see Brittlebank Park in his District Three considered as well. He said the old tennis court area is already fenced, has lighting and bathroom facilities, a concession stand, a flat surface, and is located close to the Sheriff’s Department. He fears the riverfront lo-

cation may have a lot of hurdles to jump and constraints with the DNR and the Army Corps of Engineers.

Councilman Mark Pharr agreed and added the location at the riverfront is not the best. He said that he has talked with several people who indicated they don’t want this located at the riverfront development.

Councilman Larry Williams disagreed stating the riverfront is the “perfect location.”

“We need it downtown where people will

eat in the restaurants and shop in the stores and make an economic investment. We have a beautiful riverfront now and we need to get them down there.” Councilman Mark Clements agreed with Williams. “We have all been pushing the riverfront for so long. That is the best spot for this playground.”

The last council member to give an opinion was Councilwoman Becky Higgins. “I’m split

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Tattoo, piercing ordinance passed

Honoring Legends

Former Milwaukee Brewer catcher and southern Indiana native, Nevin Ashley, presents long-time North Posey football coach Carl Joe Gengelgach with his North Posey Hall of Fame plaque during the induction ceremony Saturday evening at North Posey High School. See more photos from the North Posey Hall of Fame ceremony on Page B2. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Lois Mittino Gray The Posey County Commissioners passed an ordinance that will regulate the sanitary operation of county tattoo parlors and body piercing facilities to meet state standards at its February 20, meeting at the Hovey House. The ordinance was presented by Denny Schaffer, Posey County Health Department Administrator, at the last commission meeting when it was discovered that a 15-year-old boy at a local school tattooed at least thirty kids off school property.

Commissioner Carl Schmitz asked if there was any feedback from the public after the story ran in the newspaper.

Schaeffer said the comprehensive ordinance, was a “mirror of what has been passed throughout the state,” and he received no public comment on it. The ordinance passed unanimously.

All tattoo artists and operators are required to be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age. They must get a permit from the Health Department and have it visibly posted in their place of busi-

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Local law enforcement praised for training

By Lois Mittino Gray In the wake of another tragic school shooting, it was timely that Police Chief Tony Alldredge discussed local active shooter training at the February 15, meeting of the Mount Vernon Board of Public Works. The Chief said his agency hosted the training on Sunday, February 11 from 8 a.m. to noon inside the Mount Vernon High School Building.

Instructor Korben Sellers conducted several mini-scenarios for the ten persons in attendance, including two Sheriff Deputies. “It was

very successful and we hope to have at least two of these, if not more, every year,” Alldredge remarked.

Mount Vernon Mayor Bill Curtis observed, “I hated to see the pictures of the training, but in light of what happened the other day in Florida, you guys just have to do this and be prepared.”

Chief Alldredge, who reported that his department responded to 209 calls since their last meeting, also brought several other items of business to the board. Posey County Dis-

patch recently switched from analog to digital radios, and as a result, his department will have to switch as well. All of their portables have been switched to date, but they need to replace the twelve car units at a cost of $12,841.30. The money is in the police budget and permission to purchase was approved.

Chief Alldredge continued by bringing up an issue Code Enforcement Officer Hunter Reese encountered while trying to enforce the Aban-

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New boutique in town Couple’s love is inspiration for Mount Vernon clothing store

Ducks Unlimited Dinner: Red Geranium Conf. Center March 3, 6 p.m.

520 North Street, NH Rummage Sale/Flea Market: Trinity UCC March 10, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

505 Mulberry Street, MV Wedding Show: New Harmony Granary, Conf. Center and Gym March 11, 12 - 4 p.m.

New Harmony Church Auction: Point Township Nazarene March 16, 6 p.m.

12611 Bonebank Road, MV Spring Fling: Ribeyre Gymnasium March 17, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

603 Main Street, NH More information on these and other events inside today’s Posey County News

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By Pam Robinson Newlyweds David and Ciara Dodd share a love big enough to shed new light in the Mount Vernon business community. On March 10, 2018, the couple will celebrate the grand opening of their First Love Boutique at 209 E. Water Street on the riverfront.

A ribbon cutting and special festivities are planned to mark the occasion.

“She never dated anybody other than me, and I’ve never loved anybody other than her,” David states concerning the meaning behind the name, First Love Boutique.

The women’s clothing store will carry women’s sizes small through 2X along with women’s accessories,

jewelry and shoes. Several brand names, a few popular (like Umgee), will be stocked from various wholesalers.

“We want to stick with that [our merchandise offering]. We don’t want to become a gift shop, which we love, but we don’t want to be that,” Ciara states. “We want to be the place where you go and you get a date night outfit. You dress from head to toe.”

The clothing is meant to appeal to a wide age range. “Based on our sales at Riverbend Market and River Days, we have people from teens to 70’s, a wide range. I try to get trendy

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David and Ciara Dodd will celebrate the grand opening of their First Love Boutique at 209 East Water Street on the riverfront in Mount Vernon on March 10, 2018. Photo submitted

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Billy Graham - shaking his hand

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I never had the opportunity to shake hands with Billy Graham.

A few years back my wife and I were in the Asheville, North Carolina area and had a couple of free hours. We decided to drive to Montreat to see the area where Billy Graham lived. We roamed around the quaint little community for awhile. I asked numerous people “Where does Billy Graham live?� I was amazed at how many people either did not know or were just keeping the community secret from outsiders like us.

We had good friends in Asheville who had told about us about a road leading up a North Carolina mountain and that on the way we would pass George Beverly Shea’s house.

Shea sang right before Billy Graham preached for many, many years.

I ďŹ nally found the post oďŹƒce in Montreat and went in and found someone to talk to about my search. He gave me the information I needed. He told me where to go to ďŹ nd the very quiet road that went a long winding way up a steep mountain. We found it and on the way up we saw a house that looked like the one my friend had described as George Beverly Shea’s house. I pulled over and my wife said, “Where are you going?â€? I told her, “I’m going to knock on George Beverly Shea’s door. I would give anything to shake hands with him.â€?

I had heard that Franklin Graham had bought Shea a new Chevrolet Suburban. I had also heard that the 95 year old Shea was pulled over for speeding in that new Suburban. I was

told the police oďŹƒcer refused to give Shea a ticket saying, “My mother would never forgive me if I gave a speeding ticket to George Beverly Shea.â€? Low and behold there was a shiny looking new Suburban sitting out behind the house. Only a dummy like me would knock on a famous person’s door in hopes that he would actually come to the door. No one came to the door and I suspect that Shea and his wife didn’t make a practice of opening their door to strangers. I don’t know what I would have said. I probably would have stuttered and said, “Hello, I’m Glenn Mollette. I love hearing you sing,â€? duh.

I gave up knocking on Shea’s door and we proceeded up the winding mountain road. It was a very long way and I was about to give up when suddenly we came to a gate and I knew we were at the entrance to Graham’s mountain home. A friend who actually visited in Graham’s home said, “Yes, there is a gate but once you drive past that gate you come to a real gate and fence.â€? We didn’t drive through that gate but parked the car and walked around a bit. There was nothing to see but beautiful mountain trees and scenery. We were about ready to leave and I said to my wife, “I want to pause a moment and touch this gate for just a bit.â€? The longer I stood there touching that gate, the more tears ďŹ lled my eyes. My thoughts were, “Oh God if I could just be one percent of the person that Billy Graham is then I would be hundred times more and better than I am today.â€? I have to say it was a profound moment of my life. Finally I backed away from the gate, got in the car and we drove quietly down the mountain road.

What was it about Billy Graham? He was one single person who impacted the planet by everything that he said and did. Many years

ago, there was another great preacher by the name of Dwight L. Moody. Moody was said to have shaken two continents for Jesus Christ.

Moody is often remembered for saying, “The world has yet to see what God can do with a man fully consecrated to Him. By God’s help, I aim to be that man. By God’s grace I will be that man,� he said. I believe history will attest that Moody became that man. Graham in every way, and even more, became that man Moody aspired to be as well. The Bible tells a story of a woman who had been sick for many years. She had heard that Jesus would be passing by. She did everything to get close to Jesus because she just wanted to touch him. When she did, she was healed and Jesus knew that power had gone out of him to heal the woman.

Jesus said, “Your faith has made you well.�

Millions of people have had life changing experiences because of Billy Graham. Yet, Graham would be the ďŹ rst to declare that he was simply the messenger. He had a message of pointing people to Jesus Christ. In essence what made Graham so attractive was that he pointed people to the one far greater than he. He preached a simple Bible message of God’s love and about an old rugged cross where Jesus died for the sins of the world.

He preached about a wonderful place called heaven. Because of Graham’s simple message and beautiful Christ-ďŹ lled life he became America’s pastor who many of us grew up loving to hear.

I heard Graham preach several times in Cincinnati, Louisville and Atlanta. My oldest son and I heard him right after he had a fainting spell in Toronto. Word about his failing health was spreading. Graham came on to Atlanta to preach where about 8,000 of us where gathered in the Georgia Dome. He was 80 years old when he marched into that stadium and strongly stood on that platform and powerfully brought his inspiring message. What a day, what a day that was.

What a day it will be when Jesus we shall see. What a day it will also be whenever I get to meet Billy Graham. If anybody is in heaven it surely is Billy Graham. By God’s grace and mercy, when I get to heaven I’m going to try again to ďŹ nd him and shake his hand.

Of course I will try to ďŹ nd his famous singer George Beverly Shea and also shake hands with him.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is the author of 12 books. His syndicated column is read in all 50 states.

Guest Column: State Rep. Wendy McNamara Expanding Silver Alerts to include children with disabilities This legislative session, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would expand Silver Alerts to include missing children with disabilities.

Silver Alerts are issued by law enforcement and voluntarily broadcast by TV and radio stations when an adult has wondered from their home or caregiver and are unlikely to return without assistance. This legislation would expand this alert to include missing children with mental or physical disabilities.

Currently, if a child wanders from their home or care center there is no emergency alert system to make the public aware. House Bill 1248

Gentle Reader, I ask you, “Is this fair?� Last week I barely escaped a medical catastrophe when I slipped on the ice while attempting to relocate a mouse from our house to a fiery fate.

You may recall this whole thing was started by Peg who went ballistic when she found the mouse stuck in a trap. Apparently there is some universal law that mouse disposal is a husband’s job.

After I fell and received zero sympathy from Peg I sought input from my legions of supporters who read Gavel Gamut. Well,

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would make sure an alert will go out to help recover these children more quickly.

Indiana’s current Emergency Alert System for abducted children, also known as an Amber Alert, does not apply to children who leave their home, school or care facility at their own free will. This bill would ensure children with disabilities who need help returning home are included under the more appropriate Silver Alert.

Silver Alerts in Indiana helped locate 88 percent of those missing persons from 2013 through 2017.

Cursive writing HB 1248 can now be considered by the SenSome schools do no teach cursive writing. This has been going on for years. But now ate. schools are teaching it again. Despite this digital age, go penmanship is still important. Thank you very much.

Marsha Calvillo, Grayville, Ill.

forget that! I have heard from nearly everyone who read last week’s column and they divide into three categories: (1) One person who accused me of cruelty to a mouse - even though it escaped as I almost died; (2) Three women who wondered how Peg could abide my whimpering; and, (3) an attorney from Orlando, Florida whose law firm specializes in representing mice. I’ll just relate his letter for you. “Dear Judge Redwine, As members of the Bar we are amazed a judge would violate the rights of our client whose only error in judgement was to seek

warmth in your converted barn home. Come on! You should expect such visitors as you live right in the middle of their community.

Be that as it may, please be advised that should you not cease and desist from your attempts to harm our client, legal action will ensue.

Respectfully, of course, Attorney Reyfert Hogart, Esq. P.S. Peg has also contacted us with a question or two.�

For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com.

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Guest Editorial: Jordan Rasmussen, Center for Rural Affairs Recognizing the importance of SNAP in rural America In the nation’s rural communities, where the food that feeds the world is grown, food insecurity is endured by millions of children, seniors, and hardworking Americans.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps stave off hunger in one in six rural households.

Yet, the president’s budget for 2019 outlines a nearly $214 billion budget cut to SNAP over the next decade.

A cut of this magnitude would undoubtedly impact rural Americans.

Formerly known as the nation’s food stamp program, from 2010 to 2015, rural America’s SNAP participation rate rose from 12.5 percent to 16 percent, exceeding the national av-

erage. Overall SNAP enrollments have declined following the Great Recession, however, rural SNAP rates have remained high as economies have been slow to recover.

Given the broader socioeconomics of rural America, the importance of SNAP is heightened.

SNAP exists as a resource to help negate concerns of food security for seniors with limited incomes as they care for themselves and balance expenses. The program is also a resource for families with children under the age of 18, providing nutrition that is essential for childhood development. A greater percentage of rural households among both of

these demographic groups participate in SNAP than do nationally.

As policymakers deliberate the funding and future of SNAP in the 2018 farm bill and broader entitlement reforms, SNAP must be recognized as an investment in rural communities. SNAP is, and needs to be, maintained as a critical safeguard against food insecurity and poverty for rural residents.

Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Aairs is a private, non-proďŹ t organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

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I spend quite a bit of time in my car, traveling to various places in Posey, Gibson, and Vanderburgh Counties. During the course of my car time I like to check out my surroundings. (I’d rather be riding with someone so I can really look around, but I can’t aord a chaueur so I’m on my own.)

For a number of years I’ve noticed abandoned houses, barns, and other outbuildings, randomly spread out, sitting at the end of a lane overgrown with tall grass and weeds, ruts still seen through those weeds.

Imagine these homesteads when they were new: strong and brightly painted. Lawns and gardens neatly tended. You can almost feel the daily rituals that ďŹ lled the rooms with light and love and warmth. The barns are full, too, of crops and livestock and farm implements used to run the farm. Children and pets and moms and dads going about the business of sustaining their lives, tending gardens and cooking meals and caring for livestock.

The houses now look lonely, seeming to take on human facial characteristics. Broken windows like vacant eyes peering into the

empty ďŹ elds. Doorways, all too often with doors long gone or hanging from broken hinges, like wide-open mouths, surprised to be alone with no occupants.

The houses seem to grow from the middle of that long-forgotten yard. Flowers and shrubs, lovingly planted by long-ago women, now sprawling over porches and steps and sidewalks, the brilliant blooms bright in the afternoon sunshine in summer, blending into their surroundings in the gray of deep winter.

The siding has long faded to gray; paint, chipping or long gone, baked by the summer sun, washed away by spring rains or winter snowfall. A metal roof now rusting and sagging, or wooden shingles dried and curved at the edges.

Porch railings hanging askew, no longer able to support the children who, long ago, stepped up on them for a better look at the world around them. Children who jumped up and down the porch steps and played tag and caught lightning bugs in the yard on warm, summer nights. Jumping into piles of fallen autumn leaves. Snowball ďŹ ghts and snowmen and snow angels. And snow ice cream, too, of course!

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dry, dusty straw. Large doors hanging from hardware now rusted with misuse. Wind blowing quietly through the stalls once ďŹ lled with cattle or horses, the wind blowing dust motes out into the surrounding ďŹ elds.

What stories could the houses tell! Of newly married couples, excited to begin their life together. The cry of newborn infants.

The shouting of children playing in the yard.

Quiet evenings when chores are completed.

The creak of chairs rocking, rocking on the porches. The house now still as the children move into their own homes for the cycle of life to begin again. Of love. Lots of love.

Were there unhappy stories, too? Families torn apart by illness and death and bad choices? Did these now-empty houses shed tears for the families they sheltered? Do their sad eyes still cry?

When did the homes simply become empty houses? Did the occupants know, upon locking a door and walking down the steps for their last time, that this was the last time any human would be sheltered by the walls and oors and ceilings and roof?

What if the houses are still sheltering life?

Suppose they aren’t as empty as they seem?

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Perhaps they now shelter wildlife – raccoons and mice and possums and snakes and birds and bugs of unknown number and variety. Probably not all the creatures in the same shelter at the same time, but you never know! The creatures who now reside in the once-shiny houses now enjoy the protection of the rafters, the oor boards, the walls.

The seemingly forgotten buildings have a second chance at life, even as they continue their decay back to the earth. All creatures need a home. These abandoned homes are still sheltering life!

Now, when I see an empty house or barn now, even as I wonder at its human history, I’ll think about the buildings, still housing the creatures of the earth, and not so empty or lonely or sad, after all.

And so it is with our lives. Our lives, fresh and new, sheltering hopes and dreams for our future, also change, much like those barns and houses. Like the seasons of the houses, sometimes colorful and full, sometimes gray and thin, we’re always moving on into the future, our lives sheltering new hopes and dreams, making and holding new memories. Change is inevitable. Enjoy it. Relish it.

And I think that’s all that matters.

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Theresa Allen Theresa Allen, 80, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her home. She was born March 7, 1937 in Poseyville, Ind., to the late Carl Anthony Nix Sr. and Mary Agatha (Fischer) Nix, and had resided in Princeton for over 50 years. She was a former beautician for many years and then retired from PPG in 1993 where she had worked for 12 years. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Princeton and was involved in the Josephine’s prayer group at the church. She and her husband were the recipient of the Brute Award in 2006 through the Diocese of Evansville.

She had been a member of the Daughers of Isabella, Circle 157 for over 50 years. She received the Lydia Metz, VNA caregiver award on May 4, 2009 for the outstanding care she gave to her mother. Theresa was always very active in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Theresa is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gene Allen, to whom she was married on June 8, 1957 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville; three children, Terri L. Mans (Danny) of Princeton, Brenda Rudolph (Steve) of North East, Md., and Barbara Skelton (David) of Princeton; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four siblings, Mary Catherine Garrison of Brownsburg, Anne Powers of Indianapolis, Carl A. “Sonny” Nix of Poseyville and Margaret Herrel of Jasper; also several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2018 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 410 South Race Street, Princeton, IN, 47670, with Father Brian Emmick as celebrant. Burial followed at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation was from 4 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Colvin Funeral Home, 425 North Main Street, Princeton, IN, 47670 and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. A rosary service by the D of I was prayed at 7 p.m. Sunday at Colvin’s.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph Catholic School, 429 South Stormont Street, Princeton, IN, 47670 or Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46202 or at www.rileychildrens.org.

You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.colvinfuneralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Homes are family owned and operated since 1908.

Juanita Reeves Juanita F. (Farrar) Reeves, 75, of New Harmony, Ind., passed away February 19, 2018 at Premier Health Care of New Harmony.

Juanita was born in Griffin, Ind., September 23, 1942 to the late Ellis and Charlotte (Rose) Farrar.

She worked at the Posey County Rehabilitation for ten years. Juanita was a homemaker, she loved cooking for her children and grandchildren and solving puzzles. She thought the world of her grandchildren. In her younger years, she loved to go dancing, with her husband Jack, on Saturday night and also going shopping. She attended the New Harmony Seventh Day Adventist Church until she got too sick to attend. She was always there to help anyone who needed it.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Jack Reeves, May 3, 2017, and ex-husband: James Cleveland, Sr. Juanita is survived by a daughter: Edith Cleveland of Mount Vernon, Ind.; two sons: Jimmy and Charles Cleveland of New Harmony, Ind.; her caregivers: Jim Cleveland and Betty Barnett; sisters: Linda Farrar, Lisa Wodall and Peggy McCoy; brothers: Ronnie, Delbert, Benny, Gary and Elmer Farrar; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great great grandchild with another on its way and lots of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were 11 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony, Ind., and burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Visitation was from 9 a.m. until service, Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Werry Funeral Home, PO Box 575, New Harmony, Indiana 47631 to help with funeral expenses.

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

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Glenda Pearl (Hendrix) Gibson, age 76, passed away Friday February 23, 2018 at West River Health Campus.

She was born November 20, 1941 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late David and Ethel Pearl (Jackson) Hendrix.

Glenda was a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. She enjoyed her horses and spending time with family.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, William L. Gibson, daughters; Denise (James) Lowenhaupt, and Carrie (Keith) Brenner; five grandchildren; Andrea Hargrove, Greg Hargrove, Tiffany (Caleb) Harvey, Michelle (Andy) Goebel, and Joshua (Amy) Brenner, eight great grandchildren; Aisha, Aubrey, Brogan, Cheyenne, Ivan, Ainsley, Lawson, and Cree. Also surviving are brothers, Don (Virginia) Hendrix, Ronnie Hendrix, and Jim (Connie) Hendrix, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday February 27, 2018 at Schneider Funeral Home 512 Main Street in Mount Vernon with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating and burial to follow at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 3 until 7:30 p.m. Monday February 26, 2018 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Sondra K. Reich, 59, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Linda E. White Hospice House.

Sondra was born December 5, 1958 in Evansville to the late Sylvester and Marcella (Kaffenberger) Folz. She had worked as a secretary at Consolidated Grain and Barge; loved quilting and was active in the Raintree quilter’s guild.

Surviving Sondra are her husband of 10 years, Bruce Reich; two stepdaughters, Brittany (Scott) Lewis of Mount Vernon and Samantha (Andrew) Koch of Owensville; brothers, George Folz, Tim Folz, Wayne Folz and Irvin Folz and three grandchildren, Alissa Lewis, Jace and Makenzie Koch.

In addition to her parents, Sondra was preceded in death by a sister, Pam Miles.

Funeral services for Sondra were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018 at Pierre Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Friends visited with the family from 10 a.m. until service time on Monday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Jennie Heckman Jennie L. Heckman 86, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away Saturday evening February 24, 2018 at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born October 1, 1931 in Mount Vernon, nd., the daughter of Edward E. and Mabel (Kennett) Hessler. She was married to Marion J. Heckman and he preceded her in death in 1981.

Jennie worked for several offices in the Posey County Courthouse through the years. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and reading.

Jennie is survived by her sons, James Heckman and Tom (Alice) Heckman all of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Carol Anne Heckman, Maria (Skyler) Davis; and Samuel James Heckman; sister, Helen Waters of Evansville. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Robert L. Heckman; siblings, Georg, Victor, Beuford, Vertis, and Edward Hessler, Bertha Mae Hessler, Emily “Joyce” Reisinger and Betty Scherretz.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday February 28, 2018 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 East Fourth Street, Mount Vernon with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com

Navi Ford Navi Ford, 14, of Evansville, passed away at her home Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Navi was a student at Plaza Park Middle School where she played the violin in the honors orchestra and was a member of the Academic Superbowl team. She enjoyed improvisational acting and spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving Navi are her mother, Dani York; father, Matthew (Cindy) Ford; sisters, Celeste Ford, Celena Ford and Jessie James; grandparents, Doug York, Charlotte (Steve) Walling, George and Lisa Ford and Martha and Carl Young; aunts, Joni Mayhan and Leah Vantlin; cousins, Laura and Trevor Mayhan, Olivia, Avery and Lily Vantlin and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and loving family members.

Funeral services for Navi will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Terry Gamblin officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Friends visited with the family from 3 until 7 p.m. on Monday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street.

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He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Donnie (Joi) Rye of Mount Vernon, daughters, Shanda (Adam) Keller of Cayuga, Ind.,, Patty (Billy) Eaton of Lake Park, Ga., Tonya (Ron) McKinney and Heather (Mike) Nobles all of Mount Vernon; sister, Linda Shaffer of Mount Vernon, Ill., and brother, Kenny (Barbara) Rye of Kankakee, Ill.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Many special friends including, John Wilson and Keith Robinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, son James; grandchildren, Katy and Karissa McKinney and his brother, Clifton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 East Fourth Street, Mount Vernon with burial in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

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Madeleine, one of my favorite television shows is “Project Runway,� which features a group of clothing designers, all vying to show their clothing at New York Fashion Week, and perhaps win, which consists of both money and opportunities to forward their careers. Like many of the other competition reality shows, the judges’ choices sometimes defy logic, or even common sense. From this program, several people have gone on to both fame and big careers.

Now, of course, “high fashion� has featured clothing that is sometimes both shocking and hard to understand for generations.

However, I can’t understand giving acclaim to unattering and ugly, just because an outďŹ t is “dierent.â€? I understand that this fashion is not meant for a soccer mom in Iowa. They are usually modeled by pencil thin models, most of whom could look good in anything.

The designers are given unconventional materials on some weeks, and challenged to create something out of things like beach balls and sandpaper. They start their weekly projects with a visit to “Mode,� New York’s most notable shop for fabric and notions. The best part of that is a few minutes, showing this shop’s mascot, Swatch the Boston Bulldog.

With dozens of bolts of fabric to choose

from, I can never understand some of the garish choices that are made. Then, back at the workroom, they frequently wonder what can be made, regretting which ones they took back.

The designers themselves seem to have a look that is reective of the artsy community.

Of course, ugly and strange is seen everywhere. Hair is in every odd way someone can dream up, and there is every color of the rainbow. Multiple piercings are common, and many of them chose clothing that gives them a certain look. I suppose this is expected.

This is the way designers make themselves stand out. Last year, one lady weighed over 300 pounds, but sporting lavender hair was supposed to distract the eye from her body, I suppose.

I am guessing that many of these individuals were the loners in school, often picked on, and isolated. Many of them tell stories of how they learned to operate sewing machines when they were toddlers, and knew their true calling very soon in life.

There are very strict rules, however, and no patterns or conventional help is acceptable.

I, of course, have few sewing skills, let alone creating a pattern. Even though I am always saying that I am going to learn to do simple sewing again, I probably never will. I have had spurts of sewing interest at various times of my life, but they were all short-lived.

I used my paper dolls to design clothing when I was a child, but that was more of an

art project than sewing. There was a time when almost all mothers and grandmothers had to have basic knowledge of making garments. Ready-towear has not always been aordable and available. Of course, most small towns used to have at least one dressmaker. If one could aord to pay her, you could purchase fabric, thread, zippers, and other notions, and just take it to her. She measured one’s body, and made clothing that ďŹ t perfectly.

In Cynthiana, it was Miss Grace McConnell, who lived across the street, north of the town park. I don’t remember how much we paid her, but I am sure it wasn’t all that much. I loved the items she created for me.

It was her measuring that made me aware of the fact my right leg is shorter than the left.

A very popular sewing accessory in that time was covered buttons, and I had her make them for many of my dresses.

I loved the popular style of the shirt-waist dress, and Miss Grace made a lot of them for me. Of course, she also made me a matching

belt, which began as a kit, which was covered with fabric. Almost every Christmas, I speak of the red brocade shirtwaist dress she made for me. Adding a couple of crinolines under the skirt, and high heels made me feel very dressed up.

I am glad that I kept the baby dresses that I made for Heather. I was very proud of being able to make them. I have mentioned many times how Grandma Lucile was an accomplished seamstress.

Again, she was born into a time when ladies had to be able to sew and knit.

When we see the antebellum dresses that Southern girls wore, like Scarlett O’Hara, we can probably assume that one of their slaves was taught sewing skills from childhood, and accomplished the making of these amazing frocks.

Looking back through recent times, and even further back, the amazing clothing that was made without modern sewing machines makes me even more scornful of many of the dresses on Project Runway. Wadding up a big ugly piece of cloth and adding a zipper does not deserve the “oohs� and “ahs� from the judges.

The Ribeyre Gymnasium Restoration Group held their annual Ribeyes for Ribeyre dinner Saturday evening. Pictured are RGRG student workers, from left to right: Dayne Morris, Tyler Thompson, McKenzie Atkins, Rylee Thompson, Jacob Wiley, Jacob French, and Jacob Newman. Despite the weather there was a great turn-out, the auction raised a considerable amount and a great time was had by all. Photo submitted

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Dennis Fay Neaveill, 75, of Poseyville, Ind., born to Grover Fay Neaveill and Ruby Aileen Neaveill (Paul) Jochim on December 14, 1942, in Evansville, Ind., passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018, at his home in Poseyville, Ind. He graduated from North Posey High School in 1960 and was a truck driver for Nunn-Better Milling Company. He served in the United States Marine Corps during

the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife: Barbara Louise Neaveill; sons: Billy Neaveill of Evansville, Ind., Grover (LaJeanna) Neaveill of Poseyville, Ind., and Shawn (Nancy) Neaveill of Brownstown, Ind.; daughter: Elizabeth (Kenny) Hansen of Paducah, Ky.; brother: Fred (Sherry) Jochim of Evansville, Ind.; sister: Freda (Michael) Winternheimer of Lady Lake, Florida; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents.

No visitation or services are planned at Werry Funeral Home.

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

Sylvia Barnes Sylvia N. Barnes 78, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away Sunday February 25, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

She was born August 7, 1939 in Caldwell County, Ky., the daughter of Joe T. and Lilly Mae (Gunther) Bailey. She married Elmer Barnes on October 12, 1957 in Mount Vernon.

Sylvia had worked at the Mount Vernon Democrat, Dairy Queen and McDonalds.

She was a member of the Pentecostal Assembly Church in Mount Vernon.

She is survived by her husband Elmer; son, Danny (Cathy) Barnes of Mount Vernon, daughters, Sandy Thomas of Eldorado, Ill., and Tammy (David) Lottes of Evans-

ville; grandchildren, Kacie (William) Irby, Kerry Thomas, Geo Barnes, Bret Hoehn and Kelly (Eric) Lucas; great-granddaughter, Brianna Bennett; and her sister, Dean Adams of Henderson, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday March 1, 2018 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 East Fourth Street, Mount Vernon. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to the Pentecostal Assembly Church in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com

‘Boutique’ continued from Page A1 clothing. My grandma looks cute in it, but a high schooler looks cute in it too. We typically don’t carry anything really low cut,� Ciara comments. “We carry a classic, timeless clothing,� David adds.

The word boutique may cause potential customers to jump to conclusions about high prices.

The Dodds note their clothing is affordably priced for the average consumer. “When we were at Riverbend Market and River Days, everyone commented on how affordable our clothing was. We rarely have anything over $50 unless it might be a puffer coat or something like that,� Ciara comments.

The Tri-State market, particularly Mount Vernon, has indeed responded well already to the merchandise soon available at the boutique. The Dodds tested the market at several local fairs, festivals, and house parties in the area. They were most encouraged with the sales at Mount Vernon’s Riverbend Market and River Days last year.

Likewise, house parties were successful in Norris City and Carmi, Ill., and here in Mount Vernon.

In the end, however, Mount Vernon won out as the location for First Love Boutique. “The market responded much better here in Mount Vernon, not to mention we’re right inbbetween southern Illinois and Evansville,� David states. “In Norris City, where we’re from, you choose to go one hour east or one hour west. You can either go to Carbondale to shop or to Evans-

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Another Letter From France - Louis Wassem writes to his parents in Mt. Vernon: Dear Momma and Pappa: I received Momma’s letter of the 18th of December and am glad to know that everything is going alright. I am enjoying life pretty well now. The weather is mild and I have been enjoying one trip daily to some of the nearby villages for malades.

This is a very pretty country here and I enjoy driving over the tops of the hills and seeing the mountains to the southeast stretching up, with their blue haze. This night, I would like to go out, but I must stay here to go get the wounded.

Momma and Pappa, I have thought lately about going into Aviation Service. If this war is to last a long time, I might as well make the best of it. In the ambulance service, there is little or no chance to gain promotion and secure a

Birthdays February 27 - Tom Redman, Laura Wilke, Allan Brooks, Chelsey Danielle Parker, April Meyer, Rita Conyers, Prudy Moore, Austin Elpers, Josh Moore, Stephanie Spann, Arianna Wilson, Jace Trela February 28 - Maia Maricle, Laura Bates, Glenn N. Hotz, Todd Wiley, Bernie Hurley, Henery Walker, Margareta Walker, Joan Lange, Gaby Schlarmann, Betty Uebelhack, Bernard Hurley February 29 - Charlene Turpin, Roger McCormick, Nathan Lee Crumbacher, Henery Walker, Margareta Walker March 1 - Katie Schneider, Max Little, Cole Ackerman, Kathi Isbell, Jenni Orpurt, James R. Cliord, Teresa Ours March 2 - John Meyer, Mildred Kohlmeyer, Joellen Miller, Arnold Wyatt, Flossie

Crowe, Blair Morris, Madeleine Powers, Jenna Staples, Ted Martin March 3 - Greg Redman, Esther Carner, Brenda W. Wagner, Mary Jane PďŹ ster, Madison Robey, Roger Wade, Katie DeFries, Lexi Harmes, Andrea Rutledge March 4 - Velma Hein, Mary Jean O’Dell, Halley Russell, Anna Rose Austin, Geneva Simpson, Rachel Stallings, Ava Bates, Alexander Carne, Grace Jolley March 5 - Ryan Anderson, Hank Burns, Jodi Wilson, Carolina Zampini, Lola Mae Healy, Fiona Kissinger If you have a name to be included in the calendar, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@poseycountynews. com.

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ville. Everybody comes to Evansville. Our whole lives we’ve been driving 45 minutes to Evansville to shop. We’re plopped right there in the middle, so hopefully we can bring more people in to support this wonderful community. We’re right on the way when they go on to do their other shopping in Evansville, so we’re really excited to help attract more people into the heart of historic Mount Vernon.�

David and Ciara Dodd both work full time and attend college full time. A Mount Vernon resident for two and a half years, David is employed with Drew Heckert’s Edward Jones financial advising business. He studies business management through Western Governor’s University, or WGU. Ciara moved to Mount Vernon after the couple wed on June 9, 2017. She is completing her field work as an occupational therapy assistant at the St. Vincent Rehab Institute in Evansville.

As a result, First Love Boutique will be open on weekends only at first, on Friday evenings and Saturday limited hours. The couple plans to roll out more hours as business grows. “My sister has already offered to fill in a day in the summer if needed. She’s a teacher in Carmi.

I just may have to hit her up on that,� Ciara says with a smile.

A June wedding. Even birthdays in the same month, September, for David (23) and Ciara (22).

No star-crossed lovers here.

First Love sounds like true love.

Note: Spring is on its way and that means that the war along the fronts will be heating up. The War Dept. says the next draft call will come in April.

U. S. Planes On Way To France - The ďŹ rst American built battle planes are enroute to France, nearly ďŹ ve months ahead of the original schedule. In making this announcement tonight, Sec. Baker said “The ďŹ rst shipment, although in itself is not large, marks the ďŹ nal overcoming of many diďŹƒculties in building up this new and intricate industry.â€? These planes are equipped with the ďŹ rst Liberty motors. Forty-six men are required on the ground for every plane in the air. For every plane in the air there must be two replacement planes on the ground and one training plane for every pilot who eventually reaches the front, with a spare engine for each plane. The Army (Aviation Service) is in great

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commission. If I can get into Aviation, I will be sent to school and if I can pass the test, I will receive a commission. I am asking for your advice on what to do. I am thinking of you always and sending you my best love.

Your son, Louis War Or No War Life Goes On: Point Township - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ashworth and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. August Gentile and children.

Edward Schmidt and family spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. John Schmidt of Prairie.

Greathouse Land - Walter Thomas, a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Thomas, of Black Township, has taken charge of all the Posey County lands owned by Hon. Charles A. Greathouse. The amount of land is 3,800 acres.

Keck Gonnerman Company - The auto department this week received several car loads of Ford cars and among them is a neat and attractive couplet which has been sold to a customer is Poseyville. Henry Niehaus of R.R. 7, gave us his annual call Friday.

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Birth

Ava Claire Travers Michael and Brooke Travers of Wadesville, Ind., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ava Claire Travers, born November 20, 2017, at 1:44 p.m. Ava weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21-inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Tom and Mary Jane Scheller of Poseyville. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Sharon Travers of Evansville. Maternal great grandparents are Rosalee and the late Arther Scheller of Poseyville and Gilbert and the late Florence Karcher of Princeton.

Paternal great grandparents are the late Harry and Wilma Dunkelbarger and the late Robert and Fannie Mae Travers.

Ava was welcomed home by her older sister Lexi.

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Posey County Ducks Unlimited Treasurer Susan Marshall, left, and CoChairman Gary Gariby, right, accepted the Top Flight Award for Posey County Ducks Unlimited Chapter 27 while attending the Indiana Ducks Unlimited Banquet on February 10 in Indianapolis. The Posey County DU Chapter 27, Raised $31,000 on 53 percent efficiency, had 66 sponsors at their event, signed up two new life sponsors, sold over 200 calendars, and are consistently a top chapter in the state in income and sponsors.

Pete Harry, right, was recognized as a 2018 Indiana Ducks Unlimited Call of Fame Inductee at the Indiana Ducks Unlimited Banquet on February 10. Pete is one Indiana DU’s five-longest tenured volunteers as he has been a volunteer for Ducks Unlimited for 40 years and has been a sponsor for 38 of those years. Pete is dedicated to promoting Ducks Unlimited’s sponsor and major donor programs.

Posey County DU is a perennial leader in sponsorships and Pete plays a major role in that. Hundreds of sponsors and several major donors are the direct result of Pete’s relentless efforts. During Pete’s tenure as a volunteer, the events he’s been involved in have raised nearly $1.3 million for wetland and waterfowl conservation. That has allowed Ducks Unlimited to conserve and restore around 5,000 acres of vital habitat. Photos submitted

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He weighted four pounds, nine ounces and was 18 inches long.

Maternal grandparent is Rebecca Higgins of Mount Vernon.

Paternal grandparents are James and Deloris Brock of Mount Vernon, Ind.

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American Legion Auxiliary Leacca Wilson The American Legion Auxiliary met January 24, 2018 with 12 members present. President Alice Klotz opened the meeting, Chaplin Linda Sharber gave the opening prayer, and members recited the Pledge to the Flag and Preamble.

Secretary Leacca gave roll call and

read minutes from November meeting. Linda Sharber gave membership at 362. Mary Ann gave the treasurers report. A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Leacca to pay bills.

The Auxiliary is raffling a 42 Gun Safe at $5 a ticket, drawing will be the evening of the birthday dinner,

March 10 at 6 p.m. Poppy Days were set for May 18 and 19, 2018.

Meeting was closed in reg form, Sgt. At Arms retired the flags. Dues allowance winner was Linda Sharber. Chaplin gave closing prayer.

Next meeting was set for February 28 at 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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Robert Owen: The Political Transformation of a Wordsmith The Friends of the Working Men’s Institute’s first lecture in their 2018 Lecture Series features William Bartelt. He will speak at the Working Men’s Institute (WMI) in New Harmony on Thursday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m.

William (Bill) Bartelt taught social studies at Evansville’s Harrison High School for 37 years and was the social studies and fine arts department chair at the school when he retired in 2005. From 1986 to 2007 he was an adjunct American history instructor at the University of Southern Indiana. He is the immediate past president of the Evansville Museum Board, a trustee

of the Indiana Historical Society, Secretary of the Indiana Library and Historical Board, a Director of the Abraham Lincoln Association, a member of the Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana board of directors, and Historian (and Lay Leader) of Trinity UMC in Evansville. He has served as president of the Vanderburgh County Historical Society, the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society, and the Newburgh Museum Foundation.

In 2003 he received the Indiana Historical Society’s Hoosier Historian Award for contribution to historical scholarship.

In 2008 the Indiana Historical Society Press published his book There I Grew Up: Remembering Abraham Lincoln’s Indiana Youth.

APL News By Stanley Campbell February 28 - The Twelfth Annual Adult Winter Reading Program concludes. This will be the final day that you can turn in your reading log.

March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 - Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshop at the Alexandrian Public Library at 10 a.m. - This series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. If you have your own art supplies, you need not register.

March 5 - Teen Tech Lab at 3:30 p.m. Come to the Alexandrian Public Library and learn how to create simple circuits, make LED crafts, and experience virtual reality. Bring a smart phone if possible, we will be working with cardboard kits (such as Google Cardboard) to use VR apps. Registration is required.

March 6 - Getting Crafty: Make a Lucky Shamrock pin at 10 a.m. at the Alexandrian Public Library. Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a cute shamrock pin you make yourself. All supplies provided. Registration is required.

March 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 - Baby/Toddler Storytime at 9:30 a.m. at the Alexandrian Public Library - Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages birth to 36 months and their caregivers.

We will be meeting in the Kid’s Corner. You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program. Registration started on February

26. Please call the library to register after March 12.

March 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 - Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at the Alexandrian Public Library - A program for children ages three-five years that introduces reading in a fun way through stories, crafts, and other activities. Parents/caregivers are not required to attend storytime with their child, but must remain in the library. You may register

for either the Monday or the Tuesday program. Registration started on February 26.

Please call the library to register after March 12.

March 12 - Otaku Manga from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Like manga and anime? We meet the second Monday of every month at the Alexandrian Public Library to watch anime, discuss manga and titles to order for the library, have snacks, and just hang out with other otakus. The club is al-

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How to register for a program - You can register for any of our library programs by going to our website at http://alexandrianpl. org. Can not register on-line?

Call the library at 812-8383286 or visit in person. Our library staff representative will be ready to assist you and answer your questions. Check out our Facebook page.

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

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

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

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

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NP Choir Takes Gold: Vocalists win top honor in Indianapolis Three North Posey High School students won Gold medals at the ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 17. Jessie Cook, junior, and seniors Cassie Folz and Destiny Gish all earned top marks from the judges in Indianapolis.

For senior Cassie Folz, her experience was the result of much hard work over many months. “We have been working on our material for many months,” said Folz. “We select music in September to get a head-start on preparation. Each of us take weekly or bi-weekly voice lessons with Mr. Knight to improve our skills and explore every aspect of our music.”

The 2017-18 school year marks Ryan Knight’s second year as Director of Vocal Music and Theatre at North Posey Junior High and High Schools. “We have seen tremendous growth in our programs,” said Knight. “Last year, all our state qualifiers took home silver medals. For each of them to achieve gold medals the next year means we are making progress.” According to Mr. Knight, North Posey Choir students earned over 45 gold and silver medals at the ISSMA District and State competitions this year.

In addition to individual voice lessons for students, North Posey also offers Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, and Theatre programs which meet after school. This year’s upcoming musical is Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” which will run Friday and Saturday May 4 and 5. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for students.

Destiny Gish, senior; Cassie Folz, senior; and Jessica Cook, junior.

North Posey Choir members. Photos submitted Kim O’Grady, middle holding plaque, was named the Poseyville Kiwanis 2018 Volunteer of the Year at a Wednesday night banquet held at The Red Wagon in Poseyville. Kim has been a North Posey County resident for nearly 40 years and has definitely left her “mark” on the community. She is dedicated to her family and friends, is involved in her church, and is adamant of her vocation. Kim is married to Mike and has three daughters who have blessed her with five grandchildren.

Kim was an avid worker with the Band Boosters, served as treasurer for the band and worked tirelessly on committee after committee. She is active in her church where she has served on numerous committees and faithfully serves as sitting Board Chairperson. For the past 25 (plus) years she has been a part of the annual fundraising campaign for United Way of Posey County, and was co-director of the Christian Church Day Care Center for 32 years.

Pictured with her, left to right, are Poseyville Kiwanis members Tom Snyder, Jim Reising, James Reynolds, Teresa Mossberger, and Warren Korff.

Photo by Theresa Bratcher

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PC United Way campaign wraps up

IU announces fall semester dean’s list Indiana State University has announced its dean’s list for the fall semester of 2017. To be eligible for the list, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Area students making the dean’s list are Kimberley Kissel and Rebecca Korff of Poseyville; Emily Miller of Mount Vernon; and Arielle Blankenship and Kamryn Brandenstein of Wadesville.

Wadesville, Poseyville kindergarten roundups set South Terrace School in Wadesville and North Elementary School in Poseyville will have Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten registration for 2018-2019 beginning March 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily until classes are full. Information and enrollment forms may be picked up at the schools. This is open to children that will be three or four years of age by August 1, 2018.

The school will also be enrolling students for next year’s Kindergarten classes as well.

Children that will be five years of age by August 1, 2018 are eligible. Parents or guardians should contact the school as soon as possible, if they have not already, to sign up to get registration information. Parents of incoming Kindergarten students will soon receive information on the upcoming Kindergarten “Round-ups.”

Each school will hold a Kindergarten “Round Up” at their school to allow parents to turn in paperwork, get necessary information, meet the staff and view the school. Be sure to bring your child. North Elementary’s will be Wednesday, April 4 at 9 a.m. South Terrace will have their “Round Up” on Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Parents of new students for 2018-2019 at any grade level should also call the school for enrollment information as soon as possible; North Elementary (812-874-2710) and South Terrace (812-985- 3180).

Nix named to best places to work in IN Nix Companies has been named to the 2018 Best Places to Work in Indiana list.

The Nix Companies’ vision is to create one of the best employment opportunities in the world in our industry and NIX is honored to be recognized for working towards this goal.

The Nix team is especially excited to be the only company in Southern Indiana to be included in the rankings.

The Nix family would like to thank its team members who have a passion and dedication for what they do every day.

Actual rankings will be revealed at an awards dinner on May 3 in Indianapolis.

These top companies in the state were determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys.

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Gretchen Mansfield, chair of the 2017 United Way of Posey County campaign, announced today that the campaign drive raised $648,437.70 of the $675,000 goal. She said, “We have reached 96.1 percent of the goal because of the support of the Posey County community. This means services available for our community when we need them.

The United Way campaign in Posey County is a success because of the generosity of the people, businesses, and industry of Posey County.

These contributions stay in our community to provide these services. It is really all about Local People Helping Local People. Thank you to everyone for your help.”

United Way of Posey County agencies that are receiving funds in 2018 are: Albion Fellows Bacon Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Posey County, Boy Scouts of America Buffalo Trace Council, Catholic Charities, Children’s Learning Center, Christian Church Day Care Center, Community Emergency Assistance, Easterseals Rehabilitation Cen-

ter, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center-Posey County, Family Matters, Homeless Shelter of Mount Vernon, Lampion Center, New Harmony Ministry Association, Posey County Council on Aging, Posey County Red Cross, Salvation Army, WNIN Radio Reading Program, and Willow Tree of Posey County.

Contributions also help to fund United Way programs such as Information and Referral Assistance, and 2-1-1, a service in Posey County that provides the easy-to-remember telephone number for access to information about resources and assistance in Posey County.

Those helping the United Way towards campaign success include: Expressway Autoworld Employees, Expressway Ford-Mercury, Ron and Pamela Bennett, Posey County Package Liquor Stores and Paul Watzlavik, State Farm Agent Employees and company match, Wildcat Wash, Carrie Krizan, Kenco Logistics, Printcrafters, First Federal Savings Bank, Jeff and Jane Saltzman, Brittaney Johnson, Maryann Watson,

Kirby and Patricia Wilson, Bartell Berg, Pizza Hut, Joan Roedel, Marcia Schneider, Felicia Sebree, Thelma Sebree, Joyce Stevens, John Tucker, Four Seasons Motel, Georgeana Kern, R.P. Leibring DVM, Robert E. Thomas, Linda Willis, Bill and Linda Curtis, Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic, Brian Reising, Studio B Photography Inc., Hawg ‘N Sauce Barbecue and Grill, Heritage Federal Credit Union, KB Auto Works, Elizabeth L. Koester, Mount Vernon Auto Parts, Glenda Schisler, Joan Siers, Donald and Carolyn Stone, Duane and Linda Kuhlenschmidt, Ryan and Carrie Parmenter, and Warehouse Services Inc. Employees.

For more information about services provided by the United Way of Posey County or volunteer opportunities available, call 812-838-3637, email unitedwayposey@gmail.com, view the website at www. unitedwayposeycounty.org, or follow us on Facebook United Way of Posey County-Indiana.

Contributions can be sent to P.O. Box 562, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620.

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of New Harmony met or exceeded four of the goals.

“The entire team at Premier of New Harmony is honored to be recognized for this incredible achievement,” said Debbie Morgan, Administrator. “We are proud to improve care for our residents. Our commitment to quality will continue.”

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cluding: Safely reducing hospital readmission, improving discharges back into the community, reducing hospitalization and reductions of unnecessary psychotropic medications.

Premier Healthcare of New Harmony, along with other achievers from across the country, will be honored at AHCA/ NCAL’s upcoming Quality Summit in New Orleans, March 12-14.

Bryan Ruder - Financial Advisor with Stifel, Nicolaus and Company Advice for a Volatile Market The stock market continues to experience a great deal of volatility. Corporate earnings, geopolitical concerns, domestic and international economic issues, and a host of other factors can influence market performance and, subsequently, the value of your portfolio.

Unfortunately, no one can predict with any certainty what the market will do, but consider taking these steps to help you maintain perspective in turbulent times.

1) Stick to your plan. If your portfolio is broadly diversified across asset classes and investing styles with a mix of investments suited to your financial goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance, then why change it? In many cases, simply doing nothing and sticking to your original plan is the best course of action you can take.

It’s important to understand that market declines – while unnerving – are a natural part of investing. This can some-

times be difficult, especially given the amount of negative media coverage that accompanies a decline. However, it’s best to tune out the noise, maintain a long-term focus, and avoid making irrational decisions based on emotion.

2) Don’t try to time the market. There’s an old saying that successful investing comes from time in the market, not timing the market. Unless you have a crystal ball that can tell you the perfect time to jump in and out of the market, market timing is likely not a practical investment strategy for you.

By parking your money in cash, you run the risk of missing out on gains when the market recovers. Sitting on the sidelines – even for a short time – as the market builds momentum can be costly.

3) Take advantage of buying opportunities. A down market doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. While it may seem counterintuitive, continuing to invest during

times like this may allow you to take advantage of attractive prices on high-quality stocks that were once considered overvalued.

If you make regular contributions to your 401(k) or IRA, you are already poised to take advantage of a down market.

Making fixed, automatic investments is a great way to drive down your overall costs, as you will buy more shares when prices are low.

Enduring a volatile market can be difficult, but you don’t have to go it alone. Your Financial Advisor can be a valuable source of advice and support in keeping you focused and helping you work toward your goals.

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Democratic candidates greet packed house at headquarters

The candidates who spoke received kudos at the Posey County Democratic Meet the Candidates event held Saturday morning. Pictured from left to right are: Jim Harper, seeking the nomination for Secretary Of State; Greg Martin, Marrs Township Trustee candidate; Steven Folz, State Representative District 76 candidate; behind Folz are Ed Adams and Jim Alsop; Jake Warrum, Circuit Court Judge candidate; Brandon Deig, County Council District 2 candidate; Sabrina Harms, seeking County Auditor; Sheryl Seifert, seeking County Clerk; behind Sheryl is Edith Hardcastle, State Senate District 49 candidate, and Mary Heohn Rhodes - County Recorder candidate; and William Tanoos - 8th District Congressional candidate. Not pictured are Gregg Wagner - County Council District 3; Trent Vanhaaften - Circuit Judge; Bill Denning - Coroner; and Tom Latham Sherrif. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

By Lois Mittino Gray Despite the pouring rain, there was standing room only as a crowd “packed the house” on Saturday morning to meet the candidates

at the Posey County Democratic Headquarters in Mount Vernon.

Chairman Ed Adams introduced each candidate, read letters from those who could not attend, and in-

vited listeners to munch on cookies and coffee in his affable, humorous manner.

Local candidates gave personal statements about their qualifica-

Under the Beams tickets on sale Tickets for the 2018 Under the Beams concert are available with just a click at www.underthebeams. org or a call to our box office at 812-682-3128. You can choose your own seats online and all seats are reserved.

Marking the eighteenth season, Under the Beams proudly presents a slate of world class and award win-

ning musicians in New Harmony’s historic Murphy Auditorium, with all concerts held on Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, March 10, Under the Beams brings the Gullah culture to the Murphy stage with Ranky Tanky.

“Gullah” comes from West African language and means “a people blessed by God.” “Ranky Tanky” translates

loosely as “Work It,” or “Get Funky!” In this spirit, the Charleston, SC based quintet performs timeless music.

We conclude the 2018 season on Saturday, April 14 with a return performance from one of our all time favorites, Pokey LaFarge, a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist.

torney from Terre Haute, spoke on his race to be the congressman from the Eighth District, against incumbent Larry Buschon. He promised to “work hard, be there, and listen” if elected.

USI Biology professor Edie Hardcastle told the audience about herself and her decision, spurred on by Chairman Adams, to run against incumbent Jim Tomes as District 49 State Senator. “A year ago I decided to become more involved in the group Indivisible and I wouldn’t have taken this leap without Ed.” She would like to see public schools fully funded by the state, before private school vouchers are funded and encouraged school safety measures, but without arming teachers.

Steve Folz, an Evansville construction worker, spoke on running for the Indiana House of Representatives District 76 spot, currently held by Wendy McNamara. Active in local and international unions, he spoke concerning labor rights, controlling the opioid epidemic and encouraging vocational and other training classes.

tions for the office they were seeking and stated their political concerns. The only local contested race in the Democratic primary is the one for Judge James Redwine’s position, since he is retiring after 36 years on the bench. Candidate Jake Warrum, a local attorney, spoke on why he wished to do this job and told of his qualifications to work in state and federal courts. His opponent, County Attorney Trent VanHaaften, could not attend the session, due to a prior commitment made a year in advance. His mother, Dolores VanHaaften, read his statement of experience and belief.

Winning the “farthest travel” designation was Jim Harper, an attorney from Valparaiso. He is seeking the Secretary of State nomination at the state convention in June. He asked Posey County delegates to vote for him because, “Indiana needs new fresh faces in state government and we need to fix our broken election system with its low voter turnout.

If you have good elections, people will want to vote in them to get their issues out there.”

William Tanoos, a disability at-

American Legion Post 5 News Auxiliary Unit 5 of the American Legion, Mount Vernon, Ind., is conducting their semiannual fund raiser. This year is a raffle for a Valley Forge 42-gun safe (fire proof). Tickets are $5/each and may be purchased at the American Legion, 203 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, or contact an auxiliary member. Thank you for your support. Proceeds to local Veterans.

Briefly Church of the Nazarene auction coming up The Point Township Church of the Nazarene White Elephant Sale and Auction is scheduled for Friday, March 2, 2018. They already have an awesome selection of items waiting to be auctioned off and more are still coming in. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the auction to follow. All are welcome. No admission fee or ticket is needed. Just come and enjoy some food, fun and fellowship.

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

St. Philip Men’s Club to host Fish Fry The St. Philip Men’s Club will host a fish fry on Friday, March 23, 2018 in the St. Philip gymnasium. The menu includes fried fish, mac and cheese, baked beans, slaw, cornbread and beverage. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children. Carry-out is from 4:45 - 6:30 p.m. and the dining room from 5 -7 p.m.

Tox Away Day set The first tox-away day of 2018 will be held March 1 from 2 until 6 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recycling Center. Tox-away days will be held the first Thursday of each month. Properly dispose of household hazardous waste such as cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, etc. For more information, contact the Posey County Solid Waste District at 838-1613.

Poseyville Yard Site to re-open March 10 Hans Schmitz, Posey County Extension Director, Extension Educator- Agriculture and Natural Resources, gives a talk on the new Dicamba training as part of the Grassland Management workshop held Thursday morning at the Keck-Gonnerman building. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

The Poseyville yard site will reopen for the year on March 10. Hours are Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Posey County Solid Waste District at 838-1613.

Sermon of the Week: Changing Times; Perilous Times

By Pastor Tim Johnson About two weeks ago my wife was visiting a Pastor as part of her job at the local pregnancy center. When she arrived at the church, posted on the door was the notice, “For the security of the congregation all doors will be locked five minutes after the beginning of each service.”

A week later, I was working on my computer in a public area when three ladies sat at the same table. They began talking amongst themselves about church security. One woman did not want her freedom infringed by having guards or the checking of bags and so on. Another did not see the need. The third believed her church should register people as they enter and have an armed guard at every exit.

Times are changing. A few decades ago most churches never locked their doors; allowing people to come in and pray or talk to the minister. Anyone sitting down and discussing church security would have been unheard of a year ago.

Times are changing. Conversations unthought of a few years ago are now topics of discussion - Church security; should men be allowed to use the ladies-room; and the building of a wall along the border.

Times are changing. The Christian views of absolute truth, the sanctity of marriage, respect for authority, among others, are looked at as old-fashioned by many, idiotic by some, and protested by a few. These ideals used to called, “Common sense.”

The Bible tells us times will change, “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come” (2 Timothy 3:1). For perilous times to come, they must not have been there before something changed.

When the “end times” are thought of, visions of the catastrophic come to mind – earthquakes, wars and rumors of wars, crazy things going on with nature, and even outer space.

However, the passage in 2 Timothy where we see, “that in the last days perilous times shall come” says nothing about global calamities from the hand of God; it speaks of the hearts of those of the human race. It is this condition of the heart that brings the conversations and changes we see in today’s society.

Yes, the earthquakes and all that will also come, but God starts this passage about perilous times with the words, “This know also ...” He wants us to see why and what the world is turning into as well as the judgments that will follow.

Below is what the Bible tells us of humanity’s heart as we enter the “last days.” The quotations are from the list given in 2 Timothy 3:1-5.

“Men shall be lovers of their own selves” - Selfishness is at an all-time high. The number one cause of the breakdown of the family is selfishness. The opposite of love is selfishness. The best relationships are when all parties are committed to each other’s happiness. Many people today do not know what love is because they have never seen it. Households filled with people, but everyone is alone because all involved are only spending time with the one most loved – themselves.

“Covetous” - Covetous grows from a lack of contentment.

Think of the child, who, as soon as he receives what he has

been crying for, immediately starts screaming for something else. Sadly, this describes more adults than two-year-olds.

“Boasters” - I am wonderful, and everyone should know about it.

“Proud” - I do not understand why I have to tell people how beautiful I am; they should notice that as soon as I walk in the room.

“Blasphemers” - How often do you hear the Lord’s name used in vain? With the teaching of evolution the first chapter of the Bible, and by default the rest of the book, is brought into doubt. The general attitude of society toward Godly values; all of these are blasphemy.

“Disobedient to parents” - Moms and dads need a break from the kids, often for no other reason than the kids will not listen to a word they say.

“Unthankful” - Have you heard please and thank you much lately?

We are not yet halfway through the list and because of the limitations of space I will need to stop, but I am sure you get the idea.

I understand with the passing of each generation there are changes of thought, ideas, and dreams, but we are at a point where the mindset outlined by God for the last days is forming before our eyes.

How close are we to the last days? Think of some of the recent conversations that you would have never dreamed of before; compare those with the heart of the world as outlined in 2 Timothy and you may conclude we are closer than we think.

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The St. Philip Cougars took home third place at the Indiana Academic Math Bowl Competition held at the Catholic Center on Thursday, February 22. Students were coached by Ms. Katie Benton and Mrs. Ellie Naas. Pictured are, top row, l to r: Jack Shumate, Tyler Vanover, James Bohleber, Mrs. Ellie Naas, Ms. Katie Benton, and Caden Weinzapfel. Middle row: Ashly Meyer, Will Nurrenbern, Gabe Bigge, Kaylee Kramer, and Addison Kelley. Bottom row: Charlie Griese, Hayden Wannemuehler, Chelsea Merkley, Jordan Bacon, and Kaylee Bacon. Photo submitted

Ports of IN completes unprecedented four-year growth run The Ports of Indiana handled 11.8 million tons in 2017, resulting in a five percent increase from 2016 and the second-highest annual shipment total in the organization’s 57year history. This was the fourth-consecutive year that the Ports of Indiana handled over 10 million tons of cargo, the only four years this has been accomplished. The ports’ average annual shipments in 2014-2017 totaled over 45 million tons, exceeding the previous four-year average by nearly 50 percent.

Major cargo increases for the Ports of Indiana in 2017 included coal (+9 percent), steel (+14 percent), fertilizer (+14 percent), ethanol (+14 percent), limestone (+26 percent), and minerals (+28 percent). Shipments of heavy lift and project cargoes, such as wind turbines, laboratory equipment and mega storage tanks, had a 27 percent increase.

“Ports of Indiana experienced a historic year and we look forward to extending our growth spurt in 2018,” said Ports of Indiana CEO Rich Cooper. “The arrival of world-class companies like Metro Ports and POSCO Steel in 2017, combined with unprecedented shipping levels at Mount Vernon and the development of major expansions at Jeffersonville and Burns Harbor, have the Ports of Indiana well positioned to help drive long-term future growth of Indiana businesses and our state economy.”

On the Ohio River, the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon handled 6.8 million tons in 2017, which is seven percent higher than the previous year and over 200,000 tons more than the port’s previous record set in 2015. Key drivers of the

record shipments included increases in coal (+9 percent), ethanol (+24 percent), fertilizer (+41 percent) and minerals (+28 percent). The port shipped just under 20 million tons over the past three years, which is a 60 percent increase of the previous three years. The port also handled more cargo in December than any other month in port history, exceeding the previous high set in October 2016.

“Investing in our infrastructure is critical to the ports’ ongoing growth,” said Ports of Indiana Vice President Jody Peacock. “Developing new cargo terminals, unit train capabilities and intermodal facilities are required to maintain a modern port system that provides our customers with access to global markets and a sustainable competitive advantage. All three of our ports also became ‘fiber ready’ in 2017, and we’re continuing to look for ways our ports can add value for existing businesses and attract new multimodal companies to Indiana.”

The Ports of Indiana is also exploring the opportunity to expand its three-port system by adding a new port in southeast Indiana, inside the Cincinnati metropolitan area. In 2017, the Ports of Indiana entered into an agreement to purchase up to 725 acres of land along the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg and Aurora, Ind., as the potential home of a fourth state port.

More than 80 percent of the original land purchase to build Indiana’s ports has been developed and the state has not opened a port since 1985. The Ports of Indiana will be conducting due diligence on the site throughout 2018. Additional details.

Special to the News The next step in the process is for her to meet In 45 seconds, a North Posey High School with a vocal coach, choose a song from an apstudent secured her spot singing on a national proved list and prepare to sing in front of the stage. judges.

Caitlyn Boyd will record her In the instance that all the first episode of “The Voice,” judges turn their chairs, Boyd Monday in Los Angeles, Calisaid she would pick singer/ fornia, and should appear on an songwriter Blake Shelton. upcoming episode. The Voice Boyd said Shelton has the is an Emmy-award-winning most experience on the show. singing competition on NBC. He was the coach for six of the The show, in its 14th season, shows 13 winners. follows a blind audition forBoyd said Kelly Clarkson mat where contestants sing in would be interesting because hopes that one of the four judgCatilyn Boyd, 16, takes a she found success after her es will turn their chair and ask photo in front of The Voice own experience on a television them to join their team. logo at her second audition singing competition. Clarkson This year’s judges are Adam in Houston, Texas. Boyd won the first season of “AmerLevine, Blake Shelton, Alicia will be featured on Season ican Idol” in 2002 and since Keys and Kelly Clarkson. then has been nominated for, 14 of the NBC show.

Boyd started her journey in and won, many music awards January when she auditioned in Indianapolis including three Grammy’s. and was asked to come back for a second time But this is Clarkson’s first season as a Voice to audition in front of the show’s producers. coach, meaning Boyd is looking for a coach She then traveled to Houston where she sang a with more experience in this show’s format.

45-second snippet of “Hallelujah.”

The voice coach on the show will be Boyd’s “I’ve just known the song since I was little,” first experience with someone teaching or helpBoyd said. “When I was going to church with ing her with her sound. She said doesn’t feel my dad they used to sing it all the time.” like she’s stuck in one particular genre but inBoyd isn’t necessarily used to performing stead could explore some different areas. in front of large groups of people or being on What she enjoys is finding instrumental stage at all, but she’s confident. tracks online and singing her own lyrics over She did elementary school talent shows, but them. after that she fell away from performing. She “As kind of a stress reliever I used to write was going to perform at the 2016 West Side poems,” she said. “I thought, ‘a poem can turn Nut Club Fall Festival but ended up being out into a song.’” of town that week.

When she posted some music to her FaceBoyd said the pressure helps her perform. book page she received positive reactions from “I feel pretty confident,” she said. “I don’t family and friends who encouraged her to keep really have stage fright when it comes down to posting. The reaction to “The Voice” has been it.” the same.

During the audition process, she was in front They are excited for her, no matter how far of producers and other contestants, but she she gets. Relatives have told her even if she is said it helped to remind herself she most likely only on for the first round, it’s still national TV would never see most of those people again. and a great way to get noticed.

“It seemed like no one was judging,” she “I’m looking forward to meeting a whole said. “There are so many people there from all bunch of new people,” Boyd said. “I’m just exdifferent places.” cited to see where this goes.”

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Candidate for Superior Court Judge, Craig Goedde, left, took part in a meet and greet event Sunday at the St. Philips Inn. Also pictured are Eric Ringo, center, and Rob Goedde. Photo submitted

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50/50. I’m torn between keeping the riverfront natural and not putting it there and the economic development benefit of doing so.” She added that, in 2010, the Army Corps of Engineers had an issue with barges being down there. She also commented she has heard the same negative comments that Councilman Pharr has been hearing.

Ed Adams went to the podium and said the Redevelopment Commission met earlier in the week and wrote a letter endorsing the riverfront site from an economic development perspective. The RDC pledged $5,000.00 to the playground, if the riverfront location is chosen. His group feels there is no space to attract businesses at Brittlebank Park, while the riverfront playground could benefit businesses all year long. Besides the RDC pledge, ARC has pledged $25,000 and Expressway Autos $5,000.

Resident Brittaney Johnson reminded everyone that the future of Mount Vernon lies with its youth. She said they are working on Regional Cities Grant money available for this project, but they have a tight February 23 deadline. She understands the location conflicts, but feels everyone wants a vibrant downtown and endorsed the Riverfront site. “Yes, Brittlebank Park needs a facelift, but not with this project, donations will come in for the river.”

Louann Woodford, a resident on Water Street across from Riverbend Park, went to the podium to say that the playground is an awesome idea and Mount Vernon needs it, but the riverfront location is an issue. She is on the River Days committee, and the Lewis and Clark reenactment, such a big hit last year, uses that area.

“River Days brings in 10,000 people to the riverfront and that is the city’s economic development,” she emphasized. Woodford stated she thinks the site is in the 100-year flood plain and floodway and there would be problems there, and possible vandalism.

Rachel Deno spoke next and said she met with Andy Sucharitakul from Lochmueller Group, and he pulled up mapping on the computer that showed the elevation is not in a major

flood plain area. She added she has received letters of support from several organizations, but they are proceeding with caution, since they do not have council approval as yet.

Councilman Williams moved the Council take action and recommend to the Board of Works that the riverfront location be used for the inclusive playground. It was seconded

by Councilman Clements. A roll call vote was taken and it did not pass as Hoehn, Pharr and Higgins voted against it. They agreed to do more investigation on the best site location.

Editor’s Note: On February 20, the Mount Vernon Board of Works in a special session voted to approve the Riverfront as the location for the inclusive playground, although the exact location is still to be determined.

In other action: • Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray reported they had the plumbing in the headworks traced and should not have any more freezing up of the lines.

• Attorney Trent Van Haaftan presented a request from Phillip Wells, owner of TMI, to vacate a public alley running south from West Second Street to the north line of the alley running east and west from Vine Street to the west line of Chestnut Street. There are no adjacent landowners and nearby homeowners do not touch the alleyway. This action will ensure that the business will not have a public thoroughfare through its property. There were no remonstrators at the advertised public hearing and the vacation was approved unanimously.

• An ordinance amending the 2018 Salary Ordinance for paid on call Fire Department position was passed to correct some clerical mistakes.

• Ed Adams reported that the Redevelopment Commission 2017 Façade Grant Program was a success with four applicants. “Two projects have been completed and two more have until October 2018 to finish. They look very nice and we received many good comments on the improvements.” he said. He announced that in 2018, the same amount, $20,000, will be available for the Façade Grant Program, with sign ups from March 1

to April 16. The RDC will meet and make the awards by May 1. Winners will have one year to complete the projects • Fire Chief Wes Dixon explained three appropriation requests from the Public Safety Tax Fund. The first one will complete the purchase of air packs started last year, in the amount of $100,000. The second will pay to coat the roof at the Public Safety Facility, in the amount of $45,000. This was in the original building plans, but had to be cut. The current PST budget has $35,000 already appropriated for this, so the additional appropriation would only need to be in the amount of $10,000. The final item concerns a program for the storm sirens that would allow them to be shut off, so they don’t run a full cycle when they are tested every week. The cost of that will be $5,000. The total additional appropriation request is $115,000.

Mayor Curtis said there is approximately $207,000.00 in the PST budget, not appropriated. The city receives $35,000 per month in that fund. Chief Dixon noted that the other part of this equation, Police Chief Tony Alldredge, who shares the PST budget with him, indicated that he has no major purchases planned that would utilize the funds this year.

Councilman Hoehn stated he would like to commend Chief Dixon for being proactive with the safety of the fire crew. It can be daunting if things are different from what one is trained on when it comes to the air packs. The council asked Attorney Higgins to draft an ordinance for these expenditures for first reading at the next meeting.

• Mayor Curtis stated council members have the annual reports in front of them. He asked that they take a minute or two and look through them. He would like to commend the department heads for their work on them.

• Acting as the Water Utility Board, Superintendent Gray stated that the number one primary pump went down, but it has since been fixed and reinstalled. He added they are also experiencing issues with some of the other pumps, but they will be rebuilt and put back into service soon.

‘MVSB’ continued from Page A1 objectives are to safeguard funds, to assure availability (liquidity) and to provide a competitive investment return. In conjunction with this policy, the board adopted a resolution to allow the investment of up to 25 percent of public school funds for more than two (2) years, but not more than five (5) years. This might be used to get higher interest rates, but still assure most funds are liquid.

The last adopted fiscal resolution will allow the district to invest in certificates of deposits from banks outside the political subdivision, but designated by the state board of finance as depositories. “We will always use local banks in our district, but this will give us other options if we run into a problem getting a quote from any or get better invest-

ment rates. We want to do what’s best when dealing with tax monies,” Kopatich said.

In personnel matters, Angela Wiley was hired as the Secretary/Accounts Payable at the Administration Office, replacing Debra Dick.

Personnel were approved to attend a long list of thirteen educational meetings and workshops. Kopatich noted that office staff Kim Morton and Carol Stratton were attending two of them to get trained in all the new school business changes.

In other board action: • The board granted permission to allow a student involved with Business Professionals of America to travel to BPA state conference in Indianapolis on Saturday, March 10 through Tuesday, March 13.

• The board granted permission to the Mount Vernon Swim Team for use of the pool and surrounding areas for the Kickoff Meet on Sunday, September 23, 2018 and the Winter Invitational/Candy Cane Meet on Sunday, December 2, 2018.

• The board authorized a one year renewal agreement for leasing 704 square foot suites on the lower level of Hedges Central School for $150 a month with the Community Action Program (CAPE) and the Mount Vernon Homeless Shelter for one year beginning March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019. These are administrative offices only.

• The board accepted the Disclosure of Conflict of Interest statements signed by Loren Evans, Mark A. Isaac, Kyle Jones, James D. Julian,

Tom Kopatich, Jacquelyn Maier, Beth McFadin Higgins, Joseph E. Rutledge and Amanda Wilson. This is required by law.

• The board approved the use of the auxiliary gym facilities for the junior high school baseball camp on February 26 and 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. both nights. It is for sixth through eighth graders with the purpose “to work with the students before their cub season begins,” according to Camp Director Paul Quinzer. The cost is $20 per person and includes a shirt.

• Faith Delancy, a freshman on the Teen Advisory Council (TAC), attended the meeting as part of shadowing Kathy Weinzapfel.

• Information to the board included the Farmersville Falcon News, 2018

Budget, Levy, and Rate summary information, the Self-Insurance Fund Report, and a district car purchase.

Kopatich said the car has 135,000 miles on it and is “losing oil.” He also said 103 students showed up for the Kindergarten Roundup.

• Board Member Beth McFadin Higgins was wished luck at her upcoming Athena award luncheon on Friday, February 23. She is the first Posey County woman to be nominated for the prestigious award.

• Discussion included future school year calendars. Calendars will be presented to the board at a future meeting for possible action.

• The next board meeting is set for Monday, March 5, 2018, at 5:45 p.m. in the Mount Vernon Junior High School library.

County Attorney Adam Farrar passed around photos of a burned out home at 11700 Grimm Lane, near Indiana 66 by the county lime. There are piles of junk there and nothing has been done about it, even though notices have been sent to the owner.

The present owner is a company that bought it at a tax sale. Commission President James Alsop opened a public hearing on the site and there were no remonstrators present. After closing it, the commission passed a motion to take the next steps in the process to resolve the issue. Farrar will prepare a letter notifying the owner that there is a violation of two ordinances here, the unsafe building ordinance and the nuisance ordinance. “Spring is coming and those neighbors don’t need another

year living next to a dump like this,” Commissioner Schmitz remarked.

In other business; • County Auditor Sarah Beth Meighen asked that a county employee, who recently quit, be paid $6,690 for overtime/vacation pay accrual. The commission approved, but discussion ensued that this was the third time in a few years that they were stung with a large bill. “We need to get this in the handbook and under control,” noted Schmitz. “It should be taken in the year that it is earned,” agreed Alsop. The procedure will be looked at for a policy change.

• Emergency Management Agency Director Larry Robb reported that signs have been put up notifying persons that all chip n’seal roads in the

county have a ten ton weight limit until the rainy weather stabilizes.

“Anyone with a heavier load needs to contact the highway department,” he said.

• Robb also said that at the present time, four roads along the Ohio River in the southern parts of the count are closed due to flooding. He anticipates more next week along the Wabash River, probably near Griffin.

• E-911 Director Sabrina Harms said the radio facility is being renovated as of now and employees will be training on the new phone system on March 7. The new system will be transferred off the old on March 12 and ready for use.

• The next meeting is slated for Tuesday, March 6 at the Hovey House at 9 a.m.

‘Ordinance’ continued from Page A1 ness. They must have completed or been offered and declined, in writing, the Hepatitis B vaccination series. Reasons to decline include that antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune to Hepatitis B or that the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.

Artists must prepare the skin area before a procedure by cleaning with germicidal soap, rinsing with water, and disinfecting with antiseptic solution. They must also require all oral piercings to be preceded by the patron performing a minimum of oneminute vigorous application of an antiseptic mouthwash. Afterwards, an antibacterial ointment, and a singleuse, absorbent bandage with an impermeable cover must be worn until the patron leaves the facility. Verbal

and written guidelines for the aftercare of the tattoo or body piercing must be provided.

The ordinance outlines handwashing equipment, sterilization of tools and autoclaves, disposal of infectious waste, and what cannot be done. The following activities are strictly prohibited: branding, cutting, dermal punching, implantation, nullification, scarification, skin peeling, suspension piercing, tongue bifurcation and tongue splitting. The ordinance does not include practices that are considered medical or dental procedures by a state medical or dental board. It does not include piercing of the lobe of the ear with pre-sterilized singleuse stud-and-clasp ear-piercing systems, like those procedures done in shopping centers and jewelry stores.

‘Training’ continued from Page A1 doned Vehicle Ordinance.

In doing the required procedure, he has to run plates and pin numbers through the IDAX system, but in order to do that, a person has to be a sworn officer.

The Chief investigated the issue and found that the Board of Works can appoint a special police officer to the department, giving that power/privilege to Mr. Reese in order to enforce the Abandoned Vehicle law. This will be the only power/privilege he will be granted and he will have no arrest powers. As a special police officer, he will only be able to use that power while he is active in that capacity for the city.

Mayor Curtis remarked that it sounded like a good idea, as Reese needs to be able to do his job. “Enforcement needs to be stepped up on these vehicles, and I support the action”. The motion passed, pending legal review

by Attorney Beth Higgins.

Chief Alldredge concluded his presentation by requesting permission to replace two more vehicles with Ford Interceptor models. He explained that, in order to purchase the vehicles through the State bid, they would have to buy them from the state supplier Bloomington Ford, at a price of $25,859.21. Town and Country Ford in Evansville quoted $26,575.00 and Expressway Ford of Mount Vernon for $27,473.00 per car.

Comparing the dealerships, Alldredge said that the Bloomington dealer is really far away, though they would deliver the vehicles for $180 each. Town and Country sells around 20 to 30 police vehicles per year to the Evansville Police Department and they are very knowledgeable. Expressway was also very helpful, though they do not sell near as many. Board Member

Larry Williams stated that Expressway pays taxes here, and $900 is not much of a difference. Mayor Curtis agreed that they should shop Mount Vernon first. Williams moved the vehicles be purchased from Expressway Ford.

Fire Chief Wes Dixon asked permission to use the city credit card and vehicles for two of the younger guys in the department to attend Jasper Fire School. The class is scheduled for the two weekends of March 17-18 and March 24-25. The two attendees were given approval to stay in a hotel on the Saturday nights, if they do not want to drive back.

Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray told the board that in 1997, the water department made a Construction Standards Manual. He would like to get one made for the wastewater department as well. Lochmueller Engineering Group quoted $15,000.00

for the project. Mayor Curtis urged the board to wait to take any action until their next meeting, after Attorney Higgins has a chance to review this. Gray concluded his report by alerting the board to some possible large expenses as two of their big blowers are having issues and he is getting repair quotes.

Street Commissioner Max Dieterle requested permission to take two vehicles to Pipeline Training at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center at no cost for the training, just vehicle use. It was approved.

Dieterle said they need to replace their 1999 Ford F150 yard truck. He found a used Chevy 2500 4x4 with a flatbed, ¾ ton, for $4,000.00. He was given permission to purchase it and auction off the Ford.

Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman opened three quotes for the demolition of 718 Mill Street, in the order in which

they were received. Russell’s Excavating quoted $ 6,290.00, Naas LLC quoted $ 8,350.00 and DK Parker Co. quoted $11,500.00. The low bid of Russell’s, was accepted, pending review by Attorney Higgins.

Mayor Curtis presented six claims to be paid through SRF Funds. The first three are for the East Side Gravity Flow Sewer Project. The Thieneman Company submitted pay applications 1, 2,amd 3 for $272,000, $269,616.97 and

$182,572, respectively . Lochmueller Group submitted one for $4,779.78. The Phosphorous Project claims were to Custom Mechanical for $65,274.63and to the Lochmueller Group for $4,700.00 and $2,358.00. All were paid.

Fire Chief Dixon initiated a discussion on three future projects from the Public Safety Fund, which the board approved as a recommendation to be brought to the Common Council meeting later that evening.

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Wildcat boys take fifth at sectional TAKE A LOOK, WE’RE JUST MINUTES AWAY!

Wildcat Ty Sims swims the freestyle during Sectionals recently. Photo by Garry Beeson

Mount Vernon diver Jake Claxton holds his form and his focus while diving at sectionals recently. Photo by Garry Beeson

By Chris Morlan The Mount Vernon Wildcats swim team traveled to Castle on February 15 and 17 for the swimming and diving sectional. Mount Vernon finished the meet strong with 187 team points to place fifth as a team. Castle won the sectional with 473 points, followed by Evansville Memorial in second place with 428 points, Evansville North finished third with 263.5 points and Evansville Reitz in fourth place with 260 points.

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the Wildcats in the team scores.

Boonville finished sixth with 168.5 points, followed by Evansville Mater Dei in seventh place with 107 points, Evansville Central in eighth place with 87 points, Gibson Southern in ninth place with 44 points and Evansville Harrison in tenth place with 28 points.

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Vikings beat Titans in regular season finale

By Chris Morlan North Posey played their final regular season game at home against the Gibson Southern Titans last Friday night. This game was also senior night and the final home game for Jacob Sanford, David Bender, Jordan Goedde, Drake Rogers, Alex Stewart, Corey Heath, Justin Blackburn and Brandon Hamman.

The Vikings snapped a four-game losing skid and beat the Titans 52-48. North Posey controlled the first quarter outscoring the Titans 16-10. Gibson Southern returned the favor and outscored the Vikings 16-10 in the second quarter along with tying the score 26-26 at halftime.

North Posey controlled the second half and were up as much as nine points in the third quarter. The Titans creeped back in the game to keep the score close. During the fourth quarter, North Posey eventually put away the Titans and posted the win.

Overall in the game, the Vikings completed 11 of 20 two-point baskets but struggled behind the three-point arc to connect on only 21 percent of their shots. The Vikings shot well at the free throw line to connect on 15 of 18 shots. However, North Posey did commit 10 turnovers for the game.

Leading the Vikings was David Bender with 14 points and six rebounds.

Josiah Ricketts with 13 points, four rebounds and two assists. Jacob Sanford scored 12 points along with two rebounds and three assists. Jordan Goedde with five points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocked shots. Drake

North Posey senior scorer Jacob Sanford sweeps across the lane to get around the Gibson Southern defense during Friday night’s revenge win over the Titans.

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North Posey senior Alex Stewart beats the defense and his teammates up the floor during Friday night’s Senior Night win over the Gibson Southern Titans. Photo by Dave Pearce Rogers scored three points with three rebounds. Shane Harris with three points and Alex Stewart with two points.

The Vikings finished the regular season with an over-

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North Posey plays their first game of the sectional

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NORTH POSEY HALL OF FAME

Several members of the North Posey High School 2005 State Finalist football team were on hand for induction ceremonies on Saturday evening at North Posey High School.

Each member of the team received a plaque. The annual event is sponsored by The Posey County News. Photos by Dave Pearce

Former Milwaukee Brewer catcher and southern Indiana native Nevin Ashley presents Carl Voegel with his North Posey Hall of Fame plaque during the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday evening at the school.

Enjoying the North Posey Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday evening is Adam and Lacey Nix and their daughter, Harper. Harper’s dad, Adam, was inducted as a part of the 2005 State Finalist Viking Football Team while her grandfather, Carl Voegel, was inducted for individual excellence during and since his years at North Posey High School.

Former Milwaukee Brewer catcher and southern Indiana native Nevin Ashley presents the North Posey Hall of Fame plaque to the parents of Julie Beuligmann.

Ashley presents Korey Mauck with his North Posey Hall of Fame plaque during induction ceremonies Saturday evening at the North Posey High School.

Honored with the Bob Bulkley Community Service Award at this year’s North Posey High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are Mike and Judy Baehl.

Ashley presented the award.

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Nevin Ashley’s faith, love of sports is inspiring

By Chris Morlan Last Saturday night at the North Posey sports hall of fame banquet, former major league catcher Nevin Ashley was the guest speaker for the banquet.

I found Ashley’s speech to be very motivating and inspirational therefore, this week, Nevin Ashley is in the Sports Spotlight.

Prior to playing professionally, he attended North Knox High Schoolin Bicknell, Ind., and then received an academic/athletic scholarship at the Indiana State University in Terre Haute. While at North Knox High School, Ashley broke the single season record for most homeruns as a freshman -a record that previously belonged to his brother. He eventually broke the school’s career homerun record. Ashley was also a star athlete on the football and basketball teams. After his freshman year of baseball season, he realized he needed to focus more on baseball even though his favorite sport was basketball.

During his junior year of college, he was drafted in the sixth round of the 2006 amateur draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and began his professional career that year. With the Princeton Devil Rays in 2006, Ashley hit .333 with four home runs and 28 RBIs in 47 games. The following year, he hit .280 with 12 home runs, 60 RBIs and 20 stolen bases with the Columbus Catfish. Those were the career highs in stats for Ashley’s baseball career. In 2008, Ashley hit .235 with four home runs and 26 RBIs in 102 games with the Vero Beach Devil Rays. He split 2009 between the Charlotte Stone Crabs and Montgomery Biscuits, hitting a

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combined .230 with three home runs and 36 RBIs. In 2010, Ashley hit .249 with eight home runs and 47 RBIs with the Biscuits and Durham Bulls. In 2011, he hit .263 with eight home runs and 48 RBIs between Montgomery and Durham. In 2012, Ashley hit .271 with six home runs and 18 RBIs at Durham. Ashley elected free agency on November 2, 2012.

On November 22, 2012 Ashley signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. He spent the entire 2013 season with the Louisville Bats, he finished batting .235 in 80 games with six home runs and 28 RBIs. On November 5, 2013, he became a free agent.

While Ashley played for the Bats, his wife stayed in Evansville and Ashley would commute back to Evansville every chance he received. Ashley and his wife stayed strong and relied on their faith and each other to see their family through the tough times.

Ashley signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates on November 26, 2013. He spent the entire 2014 season with the Indianapolis Indians where he finished batting .246 in 70 games with two home runs and 24 RBIs. On November 4, 2014, he became a free agent.

Ashley had a lot of family and friends come to his games in Indianapolis since it was a close drive.

There were a few times that

Nevin Ashley poses for a photo with Chris Morlan Saturday night at the North Posey Hall of Fame banquet and ceremony.

Photo by Heather Morlan Ashley would get that big call to play at the next level. Right as he got called to move up, he was immediately sent back down to the minors.

Ashley got his break in 2015, shortly after he signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on January 5, 2015.

He received an invite to spring training. Ashley was promoted to their major league roster on September 7, 2015. On September 9, 2015, he made his debut against the Miami Marlins. He hit an RBI double off pitcher Tom Koehler in the top of the second inning with two outs in his first major league at-bat. The Marlins would beat the Brewers 5-2. On October 7, 2015, he was designated for assignment by the Brewers. He elected free agency on October

14, 2015 after he was outrighted to the Sky Sox. He appeared in 12 games with the Brewers, batting .100 with one double and one RBI. In the minors with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, he hit .306 with 14 doubles, eight home runs and 61 RBIs in 94 games.

On January 15, 2016, Ashley signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. On August 31, 2016, the Mets traded Ashley to the Texas Rangers for cash.

On January 26, 2017, Ashley signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. He was assigned to the Tacoma Rainers on April 7, 2017. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Ashley has stated he is finished with baseball to focus on his family and the next chapter in life.

Ashley and his wife, Ashley, have two sons, Gaige and Aiden.

Yes, his wife’s name is Ashley Ashley. He made reference to that in his speech and it made everyone chuckle because we were all thinking the same thing. Their family resides in Saint Wendel, Ind. Ashley’s wife is a professional photographer. I found Ashley to be a very humble and down to earth guy. I was inspired by his speech and his dedication to his faith, his family and baseball.

I really enjoyed listening to Ashley’s speech. I could tell that he gave his all to the game of baseball. Ashley stated he and his wife,along with their kids were constantly packing up and moving to their next team or destination. I can relate to the stress and emotions of having to relocate after serving 23 years in the Air Force and putting my wife, Heather through so many turnarounds. I admire how Ashley kept his faith and trust in God to help him through all the trials and tribulations of getting to that next step, which was playing baseball in the Major Leagues. Ashley is truly a modern-day Tim Tebow, to quote Dave Pearce.

After the banquet, my wife and I got to meet Ashley and he autographed a picture for us. Being a sports junkie, I always jump at the chance to get autographs. I feel like this guy is different. I told him that he is truly a role model and I admire his accomplishments. I will proudly display his autograph with my others and be able to tell my family and friends what a great guy he is. I’m glad to share his story and have him in our sports spotlight this week.

Wildcats lose to third ranked Bosse

By Chris Morlan North Posey senior Kimberlyn Weaver signed a national letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Olney Central Junior College last Thursday.

Weaver had her family and her teammates at the North Posey library for the signing.

Weaver is one of the multiple basketball players to play college basketball at the next level under the guidance of North Posey head coach Larry Kahle.

During this past season, Weaver scored nearly 15 points a game to lead the Vikings in scoring. She is going to a Lady Knight team that had former Viking basketball player Kayla Sanford.

Best of luck to Kim and her future and we want to thank her for her contributions to the Lady Vikings program.

Mount Vernon basketball coach Keith Oeth reviews plays with his team members during the JV game against Bosse. Photos by Garry Beeson

By Chris Morlan The Wildcats played their last regular season game Tuesday night. Mount Vernon played against Class 3A powerhouse the Evansville Bosse Bulldogs. This game was over early in the matchup. Bosse jumped out to a 30-10 lead after the first quarter. Mount Vernon struggled in the second quarter and were outscored 36-10. The halftime score was 66-20 in favor of Bosse.

Mount Vernon played a better second half but the margin of the score was too much for the Wildcats to overcome and get back in the game. Bosse won the game 108-47. The Wildcats committed 36 turnovers, made nine of 48 field goals for 40 percent made, five for 19 from the three-point arc for 26 percent made and

four for nine behind the free throw line for 44 percent made for the game.

Leading the Wildcats was Sam Thomas with ten points, three rebounds and three assists. Hunter Murphy scored ten points and five rebounds. Nathan Fischer contributed eight points, two assists and one blocked shot. Zach Batteiger scored eight points and five rebounds. Ben Varner had six points, five

rebounds and three assists.

Tyler Walls scored three points and two steals. Logan Sitzman had one point and three rebounds and Braden Henning helped out with one point and two assists.

The Wildcats play their first game of the Boonville Sectional on Friday, March 2 against the winner of the Boonville-Evansville Bosse game. The game will tip-off at 7:30 p.m.

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Ben Varner, a junior, keeps his eye on the hoop while shooting for a threepointer in Mount Vernon’s recent game against Bosse.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018 2018-036 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02-20-2018-01 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES FOR REGULATION OF TATTOO PARLORS AND BODY PIERCING FACILITIES WHEREAS, I.C. 19-19-3-4.1 and 16-19-34.2 provide the Indiana State Department of Health the authority to adopt rules to regulate the sanitary operation of tattoo parlors and body piercing facilities; WHEREAS, the Board of Health of Posey County, Indiana recommends adoption of an ordinance providing the Posey County Health Department with regulatory authority over the sanitary operation of tattoo parlors and body piercing facilities located within Posey County, Indiana; WHEREAS, on January 9, 2018 the Board of Health of Posey County, Indiana recommended regulations for the sanitary operation of tattoo parlors and body piercing facilities located within Posey County, Indiana; and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the public that Posey County provide rules and regulations for the sanitary operation of tattoo parlors and body piercing facilities located within Posey County occurring in Posey County, Indiana.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by Posey County, by and through its Posey County Board of Commissioners, as follows: CHAPTER 1 SANITARY OPERATION OF TATTOO FACILITIES 1.1 All requirements set forth in 410 IAC 1-5, IC 16-19-3-4.1, IC 16-19-3-4.2, and IC 35-42-2-7 and any amendments made to said provisions hereafter are hereby incorporated by reference. All places, individuals and businesses that offer to affix any type of permanent tattoo or body piercing to a person shall be regulated by the above-named codes/statues as well as the requirements specified in this ordinance. All such places, individuals and businesses shall maintain the premises in which tattoos and body piercings are performed and equipment used in the tattoo or body piercing process in a sanitary manner as specified in the above- named codes/statutes and herein.

CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS 2.1 All definitions set forth in 410 IAC 1-5, IC 16-19-3-4.1, IC 16-19-3-4.2 and IC 35-42-2-7 and as amended hereafter are hereby incorporated by reference (and are not being repeated in this ordinance). Tattoo and Body Piercing as defined in 410 IAC 1-5 for the purposes of this ordinance does not include practices that are considered medical or dental procedures by a state medical or dental board. Nor does this definition include piercing of the lobe of the ear with pre-sterilized single-use studand-clasp ear-piercing systems. Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of the additional terms used in this ordinance shall be as follows: a) Branding means a form of extreme body modifications and scarification using a super-heated metal object, chemical, or electricity to burn an image into the human body. b) Contaminated Sharp means any object that can cut or penetrate the skin, including but not limited to needles, razors, scalpels, and other similar objects used to penetrate the skin. c) Cutting means a method of extreme body modification and scarification which creates scars on the skin by using a sharp object, such as a scalpel or knife, to cut into the skin. Cutting is differentiated from a method called “Skin Peeling” in that no tissue is removed to create the scar during the cutting method. d) Dermal Punching means a method of creating piercings in the body, which removes a segment of tissue, as opposed to traditional piercing, which makes a half moon shaped slice in the tissue. It is generally used when large gauge jewelry insertion is desired at the time of the procedure. e) Department means the Posey County Department of Health. f) Extreme Body Modification means any method, other than tattoo, permanent makeup, or body piercing methods, used to alter the appearance, sensation, or function of the human body for decorative or cultural purposes. Some examples include, but are not limited to, scarification (branding, cutting, skin peeling), implantation, suspension piercing, dermal punching, nullification (voluntary amputation), and tongue splitting.

Techniques of extreme body modification are considered medical or surgical procedures and are prohibited acts in permitted facilities. g) Facility has the meaning set forth in 410 IAC 1-3-7.5 and for the purposes of this ordinance shall also include Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing Facilities. h) Health Commissioner means the duly appointed Posey County Health Commissioner as set forth in IAC 16-20-2-16. The Posey County Health Commissioner or his/her authorized designee shall enforce this ordinance. The Health Commissioner may designate a representative in the Health Department to perform those duties and responsibilities of the Health Commissioner. i) Implantation means a form of extreme body modification where items such as shaped metal or other foreign bodies are placed under the skin to produce the outline and texture of the desired image on the surface of the skin or a protrusion from the surface of the body. j) Nullification is the voluntary removal of body parts. Most commonly this means castration (and sometimes penectomy), amputation of fingers or toes, or, in extreme cases, removal of full limbs. k) Scarification means a form of extreme body modification that uses methods or techniques to produce scars on the human body for decorative purposes. Examples of Scarification methods include Branding, Cutting, and Skin Peeling. l) Skin Peeling means a technique of extreme body modification and scarification which consists of cutting on the human body the outline of a design and removing the center, thereby creating a scar where the skin was removed. m) Suspension Piercing means the act of hanging the human body from or partially from hooks pierced through the flesh in various places around the body. n) Tattoo and Body Piercing Special Event means an organized function including, but not limited to, functions for such purposes as conventions, education, demonstration and exhibition in which two or more vendors are conducting tattoo and body piercing activities. o) Tongue Bifurcation means a non-surgical process in which the tongue is split with the use of lasers or nylon material. p) Tongue Splitting means a surgical procedure in which the tongue is cut centrally from its tip part of the way towards its base, forking the end. q) Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility means a Facility that operates at one site or location for a period of time not in excess of fourteen (14) consecutive days, only in association with a Tattoo and Body Piercing Special Event. r) Unregulated (unapproved and prohibited) Invasive Body Modification means the act of performing branding, cutting, dermal punching, implantation, scarification, skin peeling, tongue splitting, suspension piercing or any other extreme body modification not otherwise specifically approved in these regulations, or use of any drug or cosmetic other than topical over-the-counter anesthetic and/or performing any recognized medical procedure not specifically approved in these regulations by any person other than a licensed medical professional.

CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITES 3.1 The tattoo and/or body piercing Facility operator has the responsibility to notify the Posey County Department of Health of any change of ownership or employment of licensed tattoo artists at the permitted Facility within five (5) business days of its occurrence. Failure to notify the Posey County Department of Health within five (5) business days will result in a $25 dollar fine for each occurrence.

CHAPTER 4 TATTOO ARTIST AND BODY PIERCER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING MINIMUN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 4.1 The following information shall be kept on file on the premises of a tattoo and body pierching facility and available for inspection by the Posey County Depart-

ment of Health upon request: Full name, date of birth, gender, and identification photos of all Operators/Artists; b) Proof that all artists and operators are a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age; c) Each artist and operator should be able to provide documentation of the following information upon request of the Health Department: 1) That each artist and operator has either completed or been offered and declined, in writing, the Hepatitis B vaccination series.

2) That antibody testing has revealed that the employee is immune to Hepatitis B or that the vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons.

3) If the artist and operator have not completed the Hepatitis B Vaccination series, they shall provide documentation showing at least the first of the series of Hepatitis B vaccination has been received, and must show proof of completion of the series within 6 months of issue of first permit.

4.2 All artists and operators must: a) Possess a valid artist permit issued by the Posey County Department of Health and shall be posted at the Facility in the place where the tattoos or body piercing are performed and shall be clearly visible to the public. b) Prepare the skin area before a procedure by cleaning with germicidal soap, rinsing with water, and disinfecting with antiseptic solution. c) Require all oral piercings to be preceded by the patron performing a minimum of one-minute vigorous application of an antiseptic mouthwash. d) Protect the tattooed area after a procedure by applying antibacterial ointment, and a single-use, absorbent bandage with an impermeable cover that must be worn until the patron leaves the facility. e) Provide each patron or legal guardian (if patron is less than eighteen (18) years of age), verbal and written guidelines for the after-care of the tattoo or body piercing. The written public education materials shall: 1) Provide guidelines to the patron regarding methods for proper cleansing, side effects, activity restrictions, infection prevention, such as the use of bactericidal creams and ointments, soap, and appropriate barrier dressings where indicated.

2) Advise the patron to consult a physician or dentist as appropriate at any indication of infection e.g. fever, pus-like drainage, or pain at the site.

3) Contain the name, address and phone number of the facility.

4) Be provided to the patron. The patron’s record as set forth in Chapter 5 below shall be signed and dated by the artist and the patron indicating that the guidelines were reviewed and a written copy provided to the patron.

CHAPTER 5 PATRON RECORDS 5.1 Records of each patron shall be maintained for two (2) years following the date of the procedure and available for review upon request. The record shall include the following: a) Patron’s name. b) Patron’s address. c) Patron’s age. d) Date that the tattoo or body piercing occurred. e) Design of the tattoo or body piercing. f) Location of the tattoo or body piercing on the patron’s body. g) The name of the tattoo artist or body piercer who performed the work. h) Jewelry or other decoration used; including jewelry material type. i) Signature of the artist and patron indicating that after-care guidelines have been reviewed and a written copy received by the patron. j) Signature indicating proper parental consent when performing tattoo and body piercing activities on any minor as required by law IAC 35-42-2-7(e) requires the parent to be present and provide consent in writing.

CHAPTER 6 HANDWASHING 6.1 Handwashing Facilities shall be readily accessible in the same room where tattooing or body piercing is provided. A hand sink supplied with running water at a temperature of a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, liquid antibacterial soap, paper towels, and a waste receptacle shall be located in close proximity (within 25 feet) of each artist’s station and shall be readily accessible and available without passing through any door or barrier.

CHAPTER 7 TATTOOING EQUIPMENT 7.1 Petroleum jellies, soaps, and other products used in the application of stencils shall be dispensed and applied on the area to receive a tattoo or body piercing with sterile gauze or other sterile applicator to prevent contamination of the original container and its contents.

The applicator or gauze shall be applied to the skin only once and then discarded.

7.2 All supplies used in the activity of tattooing or body piercing that come into contact with the tattooing or piercing station must be disposed.

CHAPTER 8 NEEDLES, INSTRUMENTS, CONTAMINATED SHARPS 8.1 Needles, instruments, and contaminated sharps shall be discarded in sharps containers immediately after use.

CHAPTER 9 REUSABLE EQUIPMENT 9.1 If an autoclave is being utilized to sterilize any reusable items, it must be properly calibrated and monthly spore testing of the autoclave is mandatory. A copy of the results of all spore tests must be submitted to the Posey County Department of Health on or before (or postmarked by) the 15th day of each month. Failure to submit the test documentation on or before the 15th of each month will result in a fifty ($50) dollar fine being assessed to the operator. If the 15th day of the month falls on a weekend or government recognized holiday, the operator will be allowed until the following business day to submit the test results without paying the required fine.

9.2 In Temporary Tattoo or Body Piercing Facilities, equipment may be utilized one time only and then it must be disposed. Reusable equipment shall not be used in these Facilities.

CHAPTER 10 DYES, PIGMENTS AND JEWELRY 10.1 All insertable jewelry is to be sterilized and kept in an individual, sterile, closed container or package.

10.2 All jewelry placed in new piercings must be made of one of the following: a) Solid 14k (or higher) white or yellow nickelfree gold b) Surgical implant stainless steel, CrNMo 316LVM, ASTM F-138 c) Niobium d) Surgical implant grades of titanium e) Solid platinum f) Inert plastics g) Mill certificates from the manufacturer or an independent assay must be available to prove material compositions 10.3 Jewelry must have a mirror finish and be free of nicks, scratches, burns and polishing compounds.

CHAPTER 11 WORK ENVIRONMENT 11.1 Tattoo and body piercing Facilities shall be equipped with artificial light sources equivalent to at least twenty (20) foot-candles of light at a distance of thirty (30) inches above the floor throughout the establishment. A minimum of seventy (70) foot-candles of light shall be provided at the level where the tattooing is being performed. Spotlighting may be used to achieve this required degree of illumination.

11.2 Tattoo and body piercing areas shall be separated from waiting patrons or observers by a nonabsorbent panel, a door, or by a minimum of ten (10) foot distance apart. If, however, the patron is a minor, then the parent/legal guardian must be present during the procedure. IF the facility allows it, the patron may sign a written consent allowing an observer to watch the procedure without space restrictions.

11.3 All walls and floors near equipment used for tattooing and body piercing activities shall be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable surfaces and be maina)

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tained in a sanitary manner at all times.

11.4 During a procedure, a Facility shall place single-use disposable barriers on equipment that cannot be sterilized. Barriers shall be discarded immediately after use. If used, disposable table or chair paper or cover shall be changed between patrons.

11.5 Lavatory facilities shall be available to employees at all times the Facility is open for operation and they must be located within the same physical structure/ building. The lavatory(s) shall be equipped with a toilet, toilet paper, hand sink supplied with warm running water, liquid soap, paper towels, and a waste receptacle.

11.6 An additional hand sink, other than the one located in the lavatory, shall be located in close proximity (within 25 feet) of each artist’s station and shall be readily accessible and available without passing through any door or barrier. These hand sinks shall be supplied with running water at a minimum temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, liquid antibacterial soap, paper towels, and a waste receptacle.

11.7 Equipment and supplies used in the course of tattoo and body-piercing services or disinfection and sterilization procedures shall not be stored or utilized within the lavatory.

CHAPTER 12 TREATMENT AND TRANSPORT OF INFECTIOUS WASTE 12.1 Prior to approval of any permit, the operator must submit proof of a current contract with an infectious waste removal company or agreement with other agencies where treated infectious waste will be disposed.

The operator must document how the infectious waste was treated and/or disposed. An operator must maintain these records for a period of two (2) years following each pick-up of such infectious waste or disposal and allow inspection of such records by the Posey County Department of Health upon request.

12.2 The infectious waste must be disposed of at least annually. A copy of the transporting infectious waste off-site form in accordance to 410 IAC 1-3-28 must be on file at the Facility and available for review by the Posey County Department of Health upon request.

CHAPTER 13 TEMPORARY TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 13.1 In addition to the requirements stated in this ordinance, a Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing booth/ Facility must meet the additional requirements of this section.

13.2 The Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility must be protected at all times from contamination including but not limited to weather elements, dust, dirt, rain, etc. as well as possible contamination from members of the public. If not operating in an enclosed building, an overhead covering must be provided to protect the unit/area.

13.3 Each Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing booth/Facility must have access to handwashing facilities within 25 feet and no physical barriers. The portable handwashing station must include, at a minimum, warm water of at least one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit, equipped with a spout or means to place hands under as water runs over them, soap, disposable paper towels, waste container to collect waste water, and waste basket for paper towel disposal. The lavatory is not able to be used for this purpose.

13.4 The flooring must be smooth and nonabsorbent. The walls should be non-absorbent if it is reasonable to expect possible contamination.

13.5 Only single use equipment is able to be used. No reusable equipment is allowed to be used at these sites whether or not they have been sterilized in a licensed tattoo and body piercing Facility.

CHAPTER 14 TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING SPECIAL EVENT COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES 14.1 Each Tattoo and Body Piercing Special Event must: a) Designate a Special Event Coordinator who is responsible for each booth’s compliance with the applicable regulations and operational procedures over the span of the special event. b) Event vendors occupying the individual booths where tattoo and body piercing services will be provided are responsible to obtain a temporary permit for the length of the event. c) Each artist must have a valid artist’s permit.

14.2 The event period of operational time cannot exceed 14 consecutive calendar days. The event coordinator or entity cannot host more than two special events in a calendar year.

14.3 The Event Coordinator must be 18 years of age or older. The Event Coordinator will be held responsible for unpermitted activity and the actions of permittees who do not comply with regulations.

14.4 The Event Coordinator or their authorized representative must be available at all times when services are being provided.

14.5 The event facility must be inspected by the Posey County Department of Health prior to the performance of any tattoo or body piercing activities.

14.6 The Event Coordinator must submit all required applications and applicable fees to the Posey County Department of Health at least 10 business days prior to the event.

14.7 The Event Coordinator must provide a diagram/layout of the event and other information stated below at least 10 business days before the event. The event diagram/layout must contain the following information: a) Vendor name, all artist names, and contact information for all parties. b) Booth location for each vendor/artist. c) Total floor space of each booth which cannot exceed 150 square feet. d) Means of protecting the tattoo and body piercing work space and client from contamination. e) Location of the handwashing facility.

14.8 The following information must be provided in writing by the Event Coordinator: a) Disposal method of all sharps and bio-hazard wastes for each booth. b) Proof of a current contract with an infectious waste removal company for the above items.

14.9 The Event Coordinator must provide a uniform patron’s records form to be used by all vendors with the information required in section 10-7-5-1. In addition, the form must include the name of the establishment or vendor, artist’s name, and contact information. A copy of all patron records must be submitted to the Posey County Department of Health daily for the duration of the event.

14.10 The Event Coordinator is responsible for any unpaid vendor fees or late fines.

14.11 Event permits including the Event Coordinator permit, Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing facility permits, and/or Tattoo and Body Piercing Artist permits may be suspended immediately for failure of the permit holder, event coordinator, tattoo operators or artists to comply with the requirements of these regulations CHAPTER 15 PROHIBITED ACTS 15.1 The following activities are strictly prohibited: a) Branding b) Cutting c) Dermal punching d) Implantation e) Nullification f) Scarification g) Skin Peeling h) Suspension Piercing i) Tongue Bifurcation j) Tongue Splitting CHAPTER 16 PERMITS 16.1 Business. Each tattoo/body piercing Facility/operation shall obtain a permit from the Posey County Department of Health. The permit shall provide the name and address of the owner of the business and the name and address of each tattoo artist and body piercer located at each location. The cost for this permit shall be two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) and shall not be transferable. The permit expires on December 31 of each year. Should a facility fail to obtain the permit prior

to the opening of a Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility or should any permittee fail to renew his/her permit on or before the expiration date of December 31, then said annual fee shall be 125% of the annual fee set forth above for the Tattoo and/or Body Piercing Facility. However, if December 31st falls on a weekend or governmentrecognized holiday, the permittee will be given until the following business day to renew the permit without late fees being assessed. Any holder of a permit shall be subject to inspection as set forth herein. The Posey County Department of Health shall provide the appropriate application forms for this permit. Said permit shall be posted at the Facility in the area where the tattoo or body piercing services are performed and shall be clearly visible to the public.

16.2 Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility.

Each Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility operation shall obtain a permit from the Posey County Department of Health. The permit shall provide the name and address of the owner of the business and the name and address of each tattoo artist and body piercer operating at each location. The cost of this permit shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for every forty-eight (48) consecutive hours at the same location and shall not be transferable. The permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days. Any holder of a permit shall be subject to inspection as set forth herein. The Posey County Department of Health shall provide the appropriate application forms for this permit. Said permit shall be posted at the Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility in the area where the tattoo or body piercing services are performed and shall be clearly visible to the public. In addition, the date, time, and location of the event where the Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility will be used shall be submitted at least ten (10) business days prior to the start time of the event to the Posey County Department of Health. Should any permittee fail to obtain a temporary tattoo and body piercing permit ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled date of operation, a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be assessed to the total amount of the permit fee.

Should any permittee of a Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility fail to arrive and be prepared for inspection at their designated location of operation within one hour (1 hour) of their designated time of operation, a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be assessed to the permittee payable within seven (7) days of the date of proposed operation. Should the permittee of a Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility fail to arrive and be prepared for inspection within two (2) hours of their designated time of operation, no inspection will be conducted by the Posey County Department of Health, no permit will be issued, operation of the Facility will not be allowed at the event, and no refund will be offered. No future permits will be granted to the permittee until all outstanding penalties, fines, or fees are paid in full.

16.3 Tattoo Artist or Body Piercer. Every person that desires to perform any tattoo or body piercing activities shall obtain a “Tattoo Artist Permit”, “Body Piercer Permit” or a “Tattoo Artist-Body Piercer Permit” from the Posey County Department of Health. No person shall tattoo or body pierce another person, use or assume the title of tattooist or body piercer, designated or represent themselves to be a tattooist or body piercer unless he or she has first obtained a permit from the Posey County Department of Health. The applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements as set forth in Chapter 4 of this ordinance. The cost of said permit shall be seventy-five ($75.00) dollars and shall not be transferable. The permit expires on December 31 of each year. Should a tattoo artist or body piercer fail to obtain the permit prior to performing any tattoo or body piercing or should any permittee fail to renew his/her permit on or before the expiration date of December 31, then said annual fee shall be 125% of the annual fee set forth above for the tattoo artist or body piercer. However, if December 31 falls on a weekend or government-recognized holiday, the permittee will be given until the following business day to renew the permit without late fees being assessed. Any holder of a permit shall be subject to inspection as set forth herein. The Posey County Department of Health shall provide the appropriate application forms for this permit. Said permits shall be posted at the Facility in the place where the tattoos or body piercing are performed and shall be clearly visible to the public.

16.4 Owner/Operator. In the event that a Tattoo and Body Piercing Facility is a sole proprietorship and the owner shall also perform tattooing or body piercing for their business, the owner shall only be required to obtain a business permit as described in this section.

16.5 Gust tattoo artist or body piercer. Every person that desires to perform any tattoo or body piercing services within Allen County on a temporary basis shall obtain a “Guest Tattoo Artist Permit”, “Guest Body Piercer Permit” or a “Guest Tattoo Artist-Body Piercer Permit” from the Posey County Department of Health.

This permit must be obtained before any tattoos are affixed or body piercing is done to any person and after the required training. The applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements as set forth herein in Chapter 4 of this ordinance. The cost of said permit shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) and shall not be transferable. The permit shall expire thirty (30) days after the date of issuance.

Any holder of a permit shall be subject to inspection as set forth herein.

The Posey County Department of Health shall provide the appropriate application forms for this permit. Said permits shall be posted at the Facility in the area where the tattoo or body piercing services are performed and shall be clearly visible to the public.

16.6 Special Events Coordinator.

Each Tattoo and Body Piercing Special Event must designate a Special Events Coordinator who will submit the applications, fees, and diagram/information of the venue layout to the Posey County Department of Health at least ten (10) business days prior to the start of the event. The Event Coordinator application shall provide the name and address of each vendor and the name and address of each tattoo artist and body piercer operating at each booth. The cost of this permit shall be one hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175) and shall not be transferable.

The permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed fourteen (14) days of consecutive operation at the same location. Any holder of a permit shall be subject to inspection as set forth herein. The Posey County Department of Health shall provide the appropriate application forms for this permit. Said permit shall be posted at the Tattoo and Body Piercing Special Event in the area where the tattoo or body piercing services are performed and shall be clearly visible to the public.

16.7 Pro-Rating of Fees.

In the event that a fixed facility, artist, or piercer shall apply for an annual permit any time prior to July 1 of any year, they shall be responsible for the total annual fee as described in this chapter. In the event that a fixed facility, artist, or piercer shall apply for an annual permit July 1 or after of any year, they shall be required to pay only one half (1/2) of the annual fee as set forth in this ordinance. All permits, however, shall expire on December 31 of the year in which they were issued.

16.8 Exceptions.

The provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply to an act of a health care professional (as defined in Indiana Code 16-27-2-1) licensed under Indiana Code, Chapter 25, when the act is performed in the course of the health care professional’s practice.

CHAPTER 17 INSPECTIONS 17.1 The Posey County Department of Health shall conduct inspections of each Facility located in Posey County, Indiana. The Posey County Department of Health shall conduct a minimum of two (2) inspections per year for fixed Facilities. Temporary Tattoo and Body Piercing Facilities shall be inspected at least once in each forty-eight (48) hour period of operation. Additional inspections may be conducted by the Posey County Department of Health as it determines necessary and/ or in response to complaints submitted. The results of the inspections shall be provided to each operator in written form. Violations noted by the Posey County Department of Health shall be corrected immediately or within the timeframe set forth on the inspection report. The Department shall conduct follow-up inspections to determine

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Court News Arrests February 13 Kevin McIntosh - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended - MVPD Macer Ours - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Intimidation,

Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person (petition to revoke) - PCS Kyler Butler - Evansville - Warrant, Attempted Murder x 2, Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, Battery

Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Criminal Recklessness - ISP February 14 Misty Escoto-Aponte Mount Vernon - Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS

ordinance continued from Page B5 compliance with this ordinance as deemed necessary.

CHAPTER 18 PROCEDURES WHEN VIOLATIONS ARE NOTED 18.1 If, during the inspection of any Facility, the Health Commissioner discovers the violation of any provision of Posey County Code, Title 10, Article 7, he/she shall issue a written report listing such violations and the remedial action(s) to be taken. A copy of said report shall be delivered to the permittee (or their authorized representative) by hand delivering the report to him/her on-site, or mailing the notice by Certified Mail to the address listed by the permittee as his/her/its mailing address on the permit application.

18.2 A copy of the written order shall be filed in the records of the Department after appropriate review by supervisory personnel and then shall be made available to the public as required.

CHAPTER 19 PERMIT SUSPENSION/REVOCATION 19.1 The Health Commissioner may order the suspension or revocation of any permit issued for a Facility, which order shall include the prohibition of any further operation for the following reasons: a) Interference with the Health Commissioner, or his/her authorized representatives, in the performance of his/her duties. Interference shall be defined as the process of obstructing, hampering or blocking the Health Commissioner in the performance of his/her duties. b) As a result of the willful and/or continuous violation of any provision of this Ordinance.

CHAPTER 20 OTHER PERMIT REVOCATION, SUSPENSION AND IMMEDIATE CLOSURE ORDERS 20.1 Except as set forth in 10-7-20-1(A), no suspension or revocation shall be ordered by the Health Commissioner except after a hearing held pursuant to 10-7-21-1.

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of 10-720-1, whenever the Health Commissioner, or his/her authorized representatives find unsanitary or other conditions, involving the operation of any Facility which, in his/her reasonable belief, constitute an imminent health hazard, he/ she shall without notice or hearing, issue and serve a written order upon the permittee requiring the immediate closure of its operations, shall cite the existence of said unsanitary conditions and shall specify the corrective actions to be taken.

1.

Such order shall be effective immediately.

2.

Upon written request to the Health Commissioner, the permittee shall be afforded a hearing on the next business day as set forth in 10-7-21-1.

3.

The Health Commissioner or his/her designee shall conduct a re- inspection upon the request of the permittee. When the Health Commissioner determines that the necessary corrective action(s) have been taken, operation of the Facility may be resumed.

CHAPTER 21 HEARING 21.1 All hearings required under this section, except those set forth in 10-7-20-1, shall be held only upon at least ten (10) days written notice to the permittee of time, place and nature thereof. The notice of hearing shall be served upon the permittee by leaving, or mailing by Certified Mail, the notice to the address listed on the permit application as the permittee’s mailing address or such other address as the permittee shall designate in writing to the Health Commissioner.

21.2 At any hearing required under this Ordinance, the Hearing Officer shall be the Health Commissioner or the Health Commissioner’s designee. Every person who is a party to such proceedings shall have the right to submit evidence, to cross-examine witnesses and to be represented by legal counsel. All such hearings shall be conducted in an informal manner, but irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitive evidence may be excluded.

21.3 Upon the conclusion of such hearing, the Hearing Officer shall enter a final order, subject to the right of appeal in accordance with 10-7-22-1.

CHAPTER 22 APPEAL 22.1 Any permittee aggrieved by any final order of the Health Commissioner shall be entitled to a review of the final order before the Posey County Board of Health (Board) by filing a written request therefore with the Secretary of the Board within fifteen (15) days after such final order is issued.

22.2 Upon the Health Commissioner’s receipt of such request, the Board shall hear the matter de novo in an open hearing after at least ten (10) days written notice of the time, place and nature thereof. (The Health Commissioner and permittee may agree to a shorter period of time, if requested by either party). The notice shall be issued by the Secretary of the Board to the permittee filing the request.

22.3 The notice of hearing shall be served upon the permittee by leaving or mailing by Certified Mail, the notice to the address listed on the permit application as the permittee’s mailing address or such other address as the permittee shall designate in writing to the Secretary of the Board.

22.4 At such hearing, the same rules of procedure shall apply as set forth in 10-7-21-2, provided, that upon written request by the permittee or the Health Commissioner, the Board shall cause the proceedings before it to be recorded by a reporter employed for such purpose, and the same, together with all papers and documents filed therein, shall, at the request of either party, be reproduced by said Board in the form of a transcript, a copy of which shall be available to any party.

22.5 The expense of such proceedings shall be charged to the permittee who applied for the review, except that copies of transcripts shall be at the expense of the party requesting the same. At the time the transcript is requested, the Board may require the permittee to pay a deposit in an amount determined by the Board to be necessary to secure such expense(s).

22.6 The Board shall make written findings of facts and shall enter its final order or determination of the matter in writing.

CHAPTER 23 ENFORCEMENT 23.1 It shall be the duty of the Health Commissioner or his/her designee to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.

Any permit issued in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be null and void. A violation of an order issued by the Health Commissioner or Board shall be considered to be a violation of this Ordinance.

CHAPTER 24 VIOLATIONS 24.1 Whenever the Health Commissioner determine that any Facility, or any other person, is in willful violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance, the Health Commissioner shall furnish evidence of said willful violation to the Prosecuting Attorney of Posey County, Indiana or the attorney for the Board who shall seek all appropriate legal remedies against the person(s) violating said provisions of this Ordinance.

CHAPTER 25 PENALTY 25.1 Any person who willfully violates any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation. Each day of the existence of any violation of this Ordinance shall be considered to be a separate offense.

CHAPTER 26 INJUNCTION 26.1 The Health Commissioner may bring an action for an injunction in the Circuit or Superior Court of Posey County, Indiana, to restrain any person from violating the provisions of this Ordinance, to cause such violation(s) to be prevented, abated or removed.

CHAPTER 27 EXPENSE 27.1 Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be liable to the Posey County Department of Health for the expense, loss or damage occasioned by reason of such violation, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

CHAPTER 28 CUMULATIVE 28.1 The remedies provided in this section shall be cumulative, and not exclusive, and shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by law.

CHAPTER 29 SEVERABILITY 29.1 Invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part of this Ordinance.

CHAPTER 30 EFFECTIVE 30.1 This Ordinance shall become effective upon publishing as required by I.C. 36-3-4-14.

James See - Homeless Warrant, Attempted Theft (petition to revoke - MVPD Benjamin Wooten Evansville - Battery x 2, Invasion of Privacy - NHTM

Ever Receiving a License ISP Taylor Key - Mount Vernon - Driving Without Ever Receiving a License, False Informing - ISP

February 15 Jacob West - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Theft - PCS John Rankin - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Invasion of Privacy (petition to revoke - MVPD Kyle Dillard - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Attempted Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery ISP

February 20 Brandon Craig - Evansville - Warrant, Visiting a Common Nuisance (failure to appear)-PCS Kenneth Ashby - Branchville - Warrant, Domestic Battery (petition to revoke - PCS Benjamin Wooten - Posey County Jail - Warrant, Battery (petition to revoke) PCS Complaints February 10 7:31 a.m. - Theft - Disability card has been taken.

February 16 Noel Escot-Aponte - New Harmony - Driving Without

2018-038 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 13th, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year.

Name of Fund

Purpose Intended

Amount

Prosecutor

Security System

$7,000.00

Highway

Road Equipment Repairs

Payroll

Payout

$20,400.00 $4,450.00

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.

SarahBeth Meighen Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on February 27, 2018 - hspaxlp

Does know who took it Raines Road, Mount Vernon 10:49 a.m. - Theft - four stoves, two or three refrigerators and a hot water heater Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon 2:02 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised someone has stolen her trash can again. Advised this is the third time - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 2:55 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller had daughter and male subject are fighting, is physical - Washington Avenue, Mount Vernon 3:32 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised she a theft two days ago. Advised money orders were taken - College Avenue Mount Vernon 5:18 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Female at the residence, belligerent - Second Street, Mount Vernon February 12 9:29 a.m. - Theft - Caller advised someone has been illegally logging trees on his property - Posey County Line Road,Evansville 3:25 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Have a disgruntled truck driver. Caller advised that things are getting heated - Lexan Lane, Mount Vernon 9:00 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Side door of unattached garage standing wide open - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 9:21 p.m. - Criminal Mischief - Silver Malibu threw hammer out of vehicle - No location

2018-034

Published in the Posey County News on February 27, 2018 - hspaxlp

2018-035

Published in the Posey County News on February 20 & February 27, 2018

Published in the Posey County News on February 20 & February 27, 2018

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Court News continued from B6 9:32 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Manager advised a tenant told her there were a few juveniles hanging out - Edson Street, Mount Vernon 10:25 p.m. - Criminal Mischief - Vehicle was egged, red Chrysler - College Avenue, Mount Vernon

5:10 p.m. - Suspicious Person - 10-15 Year-old males standing around the entrance to the park - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 7:06 p.m. - Threatening - Caller advised son is threatening to kill him via text. His son is out of state - Griffin Road, New Harmony

February 13 7:59 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Caller is wanting to speak with an officer in reference her vehicle being egged - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 2:26 p.m. - Theft - Caller is a manager and she has a customer that advised their camper got broken into - Old State Road 62, Mount Vernon 4:07 p.m. - Theft - Caller had a packaged delivered and believes one of his neighbors signed for it - Second Street, Mount Vernon

February 17 2:26 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Subject and wife are arguing. Verbal only. Both have been drinking - Elk Trail Drive, Evansville 3:29 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Female trying to leave. Male subject will not let her. Male is screaming - Elk Trail Drive, Evansville 9:09 a.m. - Theft - Request an officer reference more items being stolen from his residence - Third Street, Mount Vernon 9:32 a.m. - Message - Request call from officer reference threats from their son toward him and his wife - Rexing Road, Wadesville 11:47 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised someone broke into his residence yesterday and is needing a report - Granary Road, New Harmony 11:52 a.m. - Rape—Caller believes that she was drugged then raped and robbed last night - Popular Street, Cynthiana 5:48 p.m. - Suspicious Odor - Caller advised can smell a strong odor of marijuana in the hallway - Second Street, Mount Vernon 6:14 p.m. - Harassment - Caller advised female subject has been leaving voicemails on caller’s phone - Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon 6:53 p.m. - Fight - Can hear a lot of banging and yelling on the door - Third Street, Mount Vernon

February 14 8:50 a.m. - Female subject stole steaks - Main Street, Mount Vernon 9:38 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - No information - Smith Road, Mount Vernon 10:15 a.m. - Controlled Substance - Caller advised in the front yard of this house there is a big bag of white powder - Main Street, Mount Vernon 11:41 a.m. - Message - Caller advised his neighbor has been threatening him and his wife and child - Sauerkraut Lane, Mount Vernon 5:57 p.m. - Message - Had a 20 watt bass amp taken from his porch - Farmersville Road, Mount Vernon 8:24 p.m. - Criminal Mischief - Two male subjects, teenagers, broke fence open and entered the building - Water Street, Mount Vernon February 15 10:26 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - White female, blue shirt, black leggings, walking down the street screaming - North Street, Cynthiana 11:10 a.m. - Request a standby while landlord does a walk-through of this residence - Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon 1:05 p.m. - Assault - Male subject advised he was hit with a metal bar by a male subject last night - Third Street, Mount Vernon February 16 7:45 a.m. - Theft - Advised that both her and her husband’s vehicle were broken into last night - Joyce Lane, Mount Vernon 9:56 a.m. - Welfare Check - Wanting to meet with an officer reference missing sister - Curtis Road, Mount Vernon 11:29 a.m. - Family Fight - Brother has punched caller in the face - Boberg Road, Mount Vernon 12:25 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Female subject requesting officer. Boyfriend will not let her leave with her small child - No location 2:07 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Breaking and entering not in progress - Rexing Road, Wadesville 3:07 p.m. - Theft - Glock 27 sub-compact was stolen from his vehicle sometime during the night - Gingham Way, Mount Vernon 3:48 p.m. - Missing Person - Caller advised her grandson and her dog have went missing - Walnut Street, Mount Vernon

Circuit Court Felony/Misdemeanor Misty R. Escoto - Aponte, 35, Carmi, IL. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Joseph Howard Davis, 37, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Invasion of Privacy, Class A Misdemeanor. Habitual Offender. $1.00 plus costs. Ct. 1- 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections, enhanced 2 years; Ct. 2- 1 year Posey County Jail.

Jacob N. Durre, 28, Evansville. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Invasion of Privacy, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 and 3 are dismissed. $1.00 plus costs, 18 months probation and fees. 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Tyler Joseph Englebright, 20, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1.00 plus costs, 1 year probation and fees, $200.00 countermeasure fee. 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Charles W. Jones, 26, Mount Vernon. Criminal Trespass, Level 6 Felony. Dismissed.

Jeffrey L. Mercer, 56, Wadesville. Operating a Vehicle with an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of 15 or More, Class A Misdemeanor. $1.00 plus costs, driver’s license suspended 1 year. 90 days Posey County Jail.

Carlton D. Waller, 57, Mount Vernon. Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony. $1.00 plus costs. 3 years Indiana Department of Corrections.

Senior Night

‘Wildcats’ continued from Page B1 yard freestyle with a time of 55.25 seconds. In the 500-yard freestyle event, Ty Sims finished in fourth place with a time of five minutes and 21 seconds. Jonathan Hueftle finished eighth in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of one minute and six seconds.

The Wildcat relay teams in the 200-yard medley relay finished in fifth place in a time of 1:50.10. The 200-yard medley team consisted of Ty Sims, Jayce Hamilton, Jonathan Hueftle and Logan Culley.

Mount Vernon’s 200-yard freestyle relay team finished in sixth place. That relay team was Logan Culley, Ty Sims, Jonathan Hueftle and Jayce Hamilton.

Three divers advanced to the Bloomington Regional in the one-meter dive. Reid Veatch finished third with 287.20 points followed by Jake Claxton in fourth place with 277.65 points and Josh Robison in sixth place with 254.85 points.

Mount Vernon had three divers compete at the Bloomington regional on February 20 in the one-meter diving event.

The top eight places advanced to the state finals. Mount Vernon’s divers came up short from advancing but represented the area well. Jake Claxton finished in seventeenth place with 221.50 points and Reid Veatch ended the day in twentieth place and 198.60 points.

Senior cheerleader Madelyn McGee and her parents take the floor for Senior Night on Friday at the North North Posey senior band member Logan Martin, with Posey High School basketball game. Photo by Dave his dad Sam Martin, is recognized on senior night.

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Legal Ads 2018-041 ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02-06-01 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Be it ordained and enacted by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County, State of Indiana, that pursuant to Ordinance No. 1981-5-4, the Ordinance Concerning Motor Vehicles and Traffic, and as the same has been amended from time to time, the Posey County Board of Commissioners desires a modification for the requirements of travel at the intersection of Springfield Road and Donner Road in Center Township, Posey County, Indiana.

1.

Motor vehicles and all other means of travel: (a) traveling east or south on Springfield Road; and (b) traveling north on Donner Road shall be required to stop at the intersection of Donner Road and Springfield Road, resulting in a three-way stop at said intersection.

2.

Violation of this Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not less than One Dollar ($1.00) and no more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).

4.

All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are specifically repealed.

5.

This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage, publication according to law, and after posting of signs indicating the requirements for travel as set by Ordinance.

Passed and adopted by the Commissioners of Posey County, State of Indiana on this ______ day of February, 2018.

Posey County Board of Commissioners

James L. Alsop, Commissioner

Carl A. Schmitz, Commissioner

Jay Price, Commissioner ATTEST: Posey County Auditor

Sarah Beth Meighen, Auditor

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Dancer Haley Mofield shows the emotion connected North Posey senior basketball player Brandon Hamman is recognized with his parents, Doug and Jacki, on with the Vikette’s “Breathe Me” by Sia, a lyrical dediSenior Night Friday at the North Posey High School bas- cated to the children who lost their lives in Florida and across the nation. Photo by Dave Pearce ketball game. Photo by Dave Pearce

North Posey falls at home to Chargers

By Chris Morlan The North Posey Vikings played at home last Wednesday night against the Pike Central Chargers.

North Posey was down early in the game and lost 64-42.

Pike Central controlled the game from the tip-off and outscored the Vikings 20-7 in the first quarter.

The Vikings continued to struggle in the second quarter only scoring four points for the period.

North Posey was down at halftime 34-11. Pike Central played one of their

best games of the year.

North Posey played a better second half, but they had a big deficit that hurt them from getting back in the game. The Vikings outscored the Chargers 12-11 in the third quarter and tied the Chargers 1919 in the final quarter.

The Vikings struggled to make shots. North Posey shot nine for 23 from the three-point arc to make 39 percent of their baskets and six for 26 at 23 percent for two-point field goals.

The Vikings were lim-

ited to three chances at the free throw line, but the they took advantage of the opportunities and made all three free throws.

Turnovers were not a major factor for the Vikings.

Only eight turnovers were committed for the game.

Leading the Vikings in scoring were Jacob Sanford with 18 points, followed by Josiah Ricketts with 13 points and Corey Heath scored three points.

Alex Stewart, David Bender, Drake Rogers and Tristan Fisher scored two points each.

Arena Football fundraiser set The Viking Football Booster club would like to invite everyone to come out on March 9 to the Ribeyre Gym in New Harmony to support the North Posey High School and the North Posey Youth Football programs.

The night will include dinner and drinks, live auction, silent auction, raffles, and live music.

Tickets on sale now for $35 a piece or $60 for couples.

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30. Makes sense 34. Helps little firms 35. Go quickly 36. Found at the end of books 41. A way of carving 45. The back of one’s neck 46. Israeli dance 47. They help golfers 50. Western landmass 54. Evokes 55. A Big Easy hoopster 56. Small valleys 57. Water in the solid state 59. Acquired brain injury behavior science (abbr.)

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Regional Chess Tournament Twenty-one Tri-State teams competed in a Regional Chess Tournament held at the Mount Vernon Junior High School on Saturday, February 17. Three local teams won trophies and are eligible to go on to the state finals in Hammond on March 24. All three are coached by Doug Hamm.

Second Place winners in Grade Three and Under are First place winners in the Grade Three and Under First place champions in the Grade Six and Under the Farmersville Elementary team. From left are: Dillan category were the Marrs Elementary team of: from left, category is the Mount Vernon Junior High School team Dalyrmple, Joslyn David, Isabella Benthall, and Addison Charlie May, Gavin Schu, Carter Zieren, and Max Hines. of: from left, Adam Burke, Ryan Kelley, Aidan Paul and Stemple. Photos by Lois Mittino Gray Aaron Weis.

Annual Meeting March 6, 2018 • 6 p.m.

4-H Community Center $5 per person pre-paid meal catered by Dewig Meats Tickets can be purchased at the local office

One Acre....One Farmer The Mount Vernon High School DECA club had five students finish in the top 25 of a national stock market game competition. The DECA Stock Market Game is a 15 week stock simulation in which students start with $100,000 and attempt to gain the highest return by the end of the simulation. Students are able to purchase stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds. The game is divided into four regions, with the top 25 portfolios from each region advancing to the International DECA Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. Four thousand students

competed in the Midwest region all attempting to be in the top 25 spots. Mount Vernon High School had five students in top 25 spots. Kenzie Paul finished in fourth place, the highest finish from any Indiana student. Other MVHS top 25 award winners: Jackson Baldwin - sixth place, Emma Yarber - seventeenth place, Courtney and Cole Bourne - twenty-third place. All five students will be presenting their stock portfolios to a panel of judges in Atlanta during the DECA International Competition in April. Photo submitted

Speaker Kathy Yearwood is just such a farmer - At Darnell School Farm LLC she grows cut flowers, herbs, vegetables, and garlic on a small slice of farmland on the eastern edge of Posey County.

Please make reservations by March 2 at your local Farm Bureau office located in Mount Vernon and Poseyville *Meal Tickets will be refunded at the door*

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