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County takes first steps to flood recovery

By Heather Allyn Road damage and high waters in Posey County could help make repairs and cleanup a little more bearable if Posey County is granted financial help from the “disaster” designation.

At the Posey County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 1 Carrie Thompson from Posey County EMA announced that Posey County has been declared a disaster area due to the many roads and other damage caused by the floodwa-

ters. Thompson noted “this is the first step into the possibility of receiving funding from the state. It doesn’t guarantee that Posey County will receive any funding, but is a necessary step to be considered for state funds.”

Charles Thompson noted that the EMS department would gladly present to any group such as clubs or scouts a 30-45 minute community education program geared toward your needs. If you are interested in having someone speak to your group, con-

tact Carrie Thompson at 812-838-1319 to schedule.

Commission President Jim Alsop opened the meeting with a moment of silence for John Sherretz, former Posey County Commissioner who passed away last week.

The Commissioners handled a variety of items.

• Grant writer Debra Bennett-Stearsman presented bids for the blight elimination of three properties totaling $42,864. She requested that the commissioners take the

quote under advisement and revisit it at a future meeting.

• The county lawyer mailed a letter to the owner of 11948 Diamond Island Road regarding the nuisance complaint and the abandoned vehicle complaint. The concern has not been resolved. Commissioners decided to take further action by requesting Adam Farrar, attorney, to file suit against the property owner.

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MSDMV discusses Booker T. proposal

Enjoying friends and family at the Annual St. Matthew’s Auction on Saturday evening at the Posey County Fairgrounds are, left to right, Erica Winiger, Katie Chamberlain, Sammye Jo Smith, Doug Crowdus, Pat Crowdus, Keely Winiger, and Andy Winiger.

More photos on Page A9. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Heather Allyn At Monday night’s Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon school board meeting, the discussion topic revolved around the future usage of the old Booker T. Washington facility.

While Booker T. has not been utilized as an operating school for many years, the school corporation continues to use the building as a storage facility. The school corporation has been approached many times before regarding the sale of Booker T. to private investors — however, none have progressed as far as the most recent inquiry from Pioneer Development Services, Inc. According to information presented at the meeting, Owner Terry Keusch would like to purchase the old Booker T. building, as well as three adjacent properties to build an

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County awarded $10M grant Funds will pay to rebuild railroad bridge approaches Special to the News The U.S. Department of Transportation announces Posey County, Ind., has been awarded a $10 million grant. The money will go toward rebuilding the approaches to the Maunie railroad bridge on the Indiana and Illinois sides of the bridge.

The bridge is located over the Wabash River and connects Posey County to White County, Ill. The bridge was a highlighted infrastructure project by U.S. Senators Todd Young and Joe Donnelly of Indiana, along with U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon of Indiana and Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois.

The grant is part of the Transportation In-

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vestment Generating Economic Recovery, or TIGER program. The grant comes from a national, $500 Million discretionary grant funding that is available nationwide for transportation projects until 2020.

“The rehabilitation of this bridge will stimulate new economic opportunities for southwest Indiana,” said Senator Todd Young.

Senator Joe Donnelly said, “The Maunie Railroad Bridge is critical to connecting southwest Indiana to markets across our country.”

The bridge was built in 1926 and the timber approaches on both sides of the bridge are in need of replacement. The bridge is along the Evansville Western Railway and is used for coal, farming and manufacturing

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Long-time American Legion members Dale Rickert (50 years), Service Officer Dave Sharber, Vernon Hancock (60 years), and Carl Dick (50 years) were on hand Saturday evening to be honored during a meal at the American Legion in Mount Vernon. David Wiginton (50 years) and Robert Blackburn (70 years) were unable to attend the ceremonies.

Photo by Dave Pearce

Mount Vernon man arrested on child molesting charges Special to the News Indiana State Police Detective Wes Kuykendall initiated a criminal investigation on February 26 after receiving information that a Posey County male juvenile had allededly been sexually abused several years ago by Dylan Cooper, 23, of Mount Vernon.

During the investigation it was revealed that between 2014 and 2015, Cooper had allededly fondled the victim on several occasions. At the time of the alleged incidents, the victim was under the age of 14 and Cooper was at least 18 years of age.

At approximately 2:20 p.m. on the afternoon of March 7, 2018, Detective Kuykendall served an arrest warrant on Cooper after he agreed to turn himself in at the Posey County Jail. Cooper is currently being held on a $25,000 cash bond. The charges are: Count 1, Child Molesting, Level

Dylan Cooper 3 Felony, Count 2, Child Molesting, Level 4 Felony and Count 3, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Level 5 Felony. The investigating officer is Detective Wes Kuykendall of the Indiana State Police with the assisting agency being the Indiana Department of Child Services.

NH mother arrested for DUI while transporting son Special to the News On the evening of March 7, 2018, Trooper Zackary Fulton of the Indiana State Police stopped the driver of a 2007 Pontiac on South Street near Brewery Street in New Harmony for failing to use a turn signal when required.

The driver was identified as Julie Kimmel, 29, of New Harmony. Kimmel’s 10-year-old son was a passenger in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed Julie Kimmel Kimmel had a blood alcohol content of .13 percent. She was arrested for driving while intoxicated and taken to the Posey County Jail. Kimmel’s son was released to a relative. Kimmel’s charge is Operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a passenger under 18 years of age which is a Level 6 Felony.

The New Harmony Town Marshal assisted in the arrest.

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MARCH 13, 2018

The Dress - Part One

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I recently joined the chorus of the Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus based here Mt. Vernon. This is an amazing group of instrumentalists and vocalists who spend long hours rehearsing in order to share their love of music with our community in a series of free, public concerts three times a year. I have attended these concerts for years, never really entertaining a thought of become a member in any capacity as I enjoy being a member of the audience.

The public performances require formal attire: tuxedos for the men, formal black dresses for women. (The concerts for this spring season are set for Mother’s Day weekend, by the way!) Plenty of time for me for me to ďŹ nd an appropriate dress to wear. Until I learned that individual photographs, which appear in the programs for said concerts, were to be taken in ten days. Ruh roh.

I had already sorta looked around for a dress. And I sorta had a mental picture of what I wanted but could not have really described it to anyone, including myself, other than it would be a long, black dress.

Shopping itself for said dress brought a fair amount of anxiety, as 1) I do not like to shop, and 2) I am a frugal, conservative spender.

Formal dresses can be pricey. And now my deadline has been moved up by about eight weeks. Time to get a move on, Beth‌ Eight stores and two consignment shops later I realized I wasn’t going to ďŹ nd the dress I had pictured in my mind. At least in the price range I had given myself. From the beginning of my search had been the thought in the back of my mind that I would make a dress if an appropriate one didn’t present itself at one of the retail venues into which I had ventured. So, o to the fabric store I go‌ I don’t remember exactly when I learned to sew, but I don’t remember when I couldn’t sew. My mother taught me many years ago.

She sewed many of the clothes – dresses, shirts, skirts, shorts, and pants – that I and my four younger sisters wore when we were growing up. I remember her sitting at the sewing machine for literally hours at a time as she completed matching dresses for us for a holiday or worked to complete an outďŹ t that needed to be worn within hours. She even painstakingly, lovingly fashioned wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses for a couple of us. Love in every stitch.

I haven’t, however, sewn clothing for myself for quite a while. Lack of time and motivation are the major reasons, not to mention the cost involved. Years ago, sewing was cheaper than buying ready-made

clothes. Not so anymore. Sewing is done for creativity, refusing to succumb to cookiecutter selections. Fabrics and patterns and pins and thread and zippers and buttons, oh, my. They all add up when creating fashions to wear.

First to ďŹ nd just the right pattern. Sure.

OK. Easy enough. Right.

There is, in the fabric store, a table full of pattern books, which are full of pictures of garments just waiting to be made. Books from ďŹ ve or six dierent companies, oering nearly untold possibilities for the making of that special item: clothing to ďŹ t infants through adults, lingerie, costumes, doll clothes, and home dĂŠcor items. I knew that I was looking for formal dresses, so those were the pages I turned to. And turned. And turned. And‌well, you get the picture. Said pictures, however, weren’t exactly matching that earlier-mentioned picture in my mind of what this dress was going to look like in its ďŹ nished state.

After what seemed like hours, I had narrowed the possibilities to three dierent patterns. Up I get from my chair and moved to the huge drawers full of the pattern envelopes, pulling open the heavy, patternstued drawers. I checked the numbered tabs to ďŹ nd the correct pattern and pulled it out of the drawer. I checked the pictures on each of the potential patterns, laying the envelopes

on the table to compare them, and ďŹ nally – ďŹ nally! - decided on one of them.

Now to select the correct size. Picking the correct size is important in order to purchase the correct amount of fabric needed to make a garment that ďŹ ts well. Each pattern envelope carries a range of sizes listed on the back of the envelope. Since these sizes don’t match the sizes the stores use for clothes, you have to ďŹ gure out which numbers best match your, well, ďŹ gure. So I checked the numbers several times and decided which size I needed. Ahem‌another decision made.

Whew! I’m exhausted – and I haven’t even selected the fabric!! Stay tuned for further details on that in another column‌ What have I learned, so far, from this endeavor? I love sewing. Until I sat down at my machine (which, by the way, belonged to my mother – a connection that I treasure), I didn’t realize how much I missed the process of imagining a ďŹ nished item, of bringing to completion an idea that just bounced around in my mind for a period of time before becoming a tangible, wearable dress, or skirt, or blouse, or curtains for the windows in my home. That the planning takes time. That patience is required. Lots of planning. Lots of time. And remembering the connection to my mom is an integral part of the process, for me.

And that, my friends, is all that matters.

Guest Editorial: Mel Gurtov Trump’s Attacks Earth, Resistance and Innovation In 1992, 1,700 scientists from around the world signed a “World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity. The statement argued that “human beings and the natural world are on a collision course,â€? and urged immediate, dramatic to reverse the trend. Last fall the statement was updated. This “second noticeâ€? has now been signed by 20,000 experts. As you would expect, the scientists report “insufďŹ cient progressâ€? and warn that besides failing to deal with climate change, “we have unleashed a mass extinction event, the sixth in roughly 540 million years, wherein many current life forms could be annihilated or at least committed to extinction by the end of this century.â€?

Against that sobering assessment is some good news. Is it enough to give us conďŹ dence that we will not destroy ourselves? I leave that to you; but the main message is that “it’s up to us.â€?

What Works? Protecting the environment is a bit like ďŹ ghting a war: it takes action on two fronts—eective resistance and winning strategies—to be successful. Resistance has come from many places: legal action by states and their industries impacted by the opening up of our coasts to oil drilling, for instance.

Thirty-two US senators signed a letter to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke January 9 protesting the decision and pointing out that further drilling isn’t necessary. Nine governors and a number of governments agencies, including NASA and the US Air Force, have joined in objecting to the drilling.

Time and the law may also be on the side of protection: drilling requires technical and bureaucratic preparation that delays starting for many months, even years. Then there’s the surprise decision in January of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, dominated by Trump appointees, to deny a form of subsidy to the nuclear and coal industries that energy secretary Rick Perry had sought. And there’s this fact: the administration’s sloppiness in implementing new regulations, creating opportunities for NGOs and other aected parties to sue over failure to follow proper procedures, as with Zinke’s oshore drilling decision.

Fortunately, Trump-era deregulation and other environment-destroying activities are being closely monitored by many sources,

starting with the New York Times and the Washington Post. Harvard University’s Environmental Law Program is also tracking Trump, as well as the Columbia University School of Law’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law. The latest study on the cost of switching to renewable energy for electricity once again shows just how sensible that switch is: declining costs and increasingly competitive prices for solar, wind, and hydro power. The more technology improves, competition widens, and projects worldwide gain experience, the greater the cost reductions will be, according to the International Renewable Agency. To quote from its report: “Electricity from renewables will soon be consistently cheaper than from most fossil fuels. By 2020, all the renewable power generation technologies that are now in commercial use are expected to fall within the fossil fuel-ďŹ red cost range, with most at the lower end or undercutting fossil fuels.â€?

Executives with some large energy companies are now saying the same thing.

What it comes down to is this: While Trump continues to tout “clean coal,â€? the story of the now-abandoned $7.5 billion Kemper power plant shows that clean coal is a mirage. No one is going to be building a coal-ďŹ red plant by 2020. And maybe not a nuclear power plant either. In fact, as the New York Times reports, some of the biggest energy companies are embracing wind and solar power as the economics of energy shift in their favor, even after federal subsidies end. Consider the deep-red state of Texas: wind power capacity now exceeds coal for the ďŹ rst time in the state’s history. As the Texas Monthly reports: total wind power capacity in the state [is now] more than 20,000 megawatts, while coal capacity stands at 19,800 megawatts and is slated to fall to 14,700 megawatts by the end of 2018 thanks to planned coal powerplant closures. Next year, Luminant will shutter three coal-ďŹ red plants— Monticello, Sandow, and Big Brown—and San Antonio’s CPS Energy will close J.T. Deely Station. Wind capacity in the state will reach 24,400 megawatts by the end of 2018, according to projections from Joshua Rhodes, a research fellow at UT Austin’s Energy Institute.

Bill McKibben reminds us that we don’t need Washington in order to impact

climate change. Divestment from fossil fuel companies is one way. McKibben writes: “Consider what happened in mid-January, for instance, when New York City declared war on the oil industry, pledging to divest its $200bn pension funds of fossil fuel stocks and announcing that it would sue the ďŹ ve biggest energy majors for the damage they knowingly inicted by not ’fessing up to their knowledge of climate change.â€?

The ongoing eorts of dedicated scientists working for the government to insist on evidence-based research are another source of resistance. Scientists worldwide are not sitting still in their laboratories while global warming reaches a critical state. One ďŹ nding does give us a bit more lead time to deal with global warming: a British study that concludes that Earth’s temperature is more likely to increase by roughly 2.8C during this century in response to a doubling of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rather than by a possible 4.5C predicted by a UN agency.

But even that lower prediction hardly undercuts the urgency of dealing with climate change, as the study’s authors emphasize.

While Trump’s minions have been hard at work destroying the environment and ecosystem, high-minded scientists and ordinary citizens all over the world have been ďŹ ghting to preserve our heritage and conserve precious resources.

The best of these eorts relevant to climate change are reported in a new book: Paul Hawken, ed., Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming (Penguin Books, 2017). We should be encouraged as well by good news that is sometimes reported by the mainstream press but more often appears in the newsletters and magazines of environmental NGOs such as the Natural Resources Defense Council and Environmental Defense. And let’s not forget that some of the best environmental protection eorts are taking place outside the US, such as China’s carbon market, Saudi Arabia’s solar farm to power 200,000 homes, and the agreement of most European Union members to end construction of new coal plants by 2020.

Bertrand Russell has the last word: “To preserve hope in our world makes calls upon our intelligence and our energy. In those who despair it is frequently the energy that is lacking.�

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Perhaps we need to channel Alexander the Great (356 - 323 B.C.) to help us address our Gordian Knot type problem of child welfare. You will recall Alexander eschewed the niceties of trying to unravel the problem step by laborious step and simply slashed through the morass of hemp with his sword. A tempting approach to any complicated puzzle but probably of little lasting benefit.

As we know from experience, every complicated situation can be papered over with a simple, wrong answer. We naturally yearn for quick and cheap solutions but these never cure the “disease� and often result in fatalities. That is what the former Indiana State Department of Children’s Services Director Mary Beth Bonaventura pointed out in her letter of resignation.

She told Governor Eric Holcomb our current failure to adequately fund and analyze our child welfare needs will, “[A]ll but ensure children will die.�

And while this dramatic statement grabs our attention, what former Judge Bonaventura did not say was that Indiana child welfare is not just a DCS problem; it involves numerous other state and county level agencies such as courts, prosecutor offices, police departments, healthcare providers, schools, and several others in addition to families, immediate and extended.

I have plenty to do as Posey Circuit Court Judge when it comes to children who have need of or who use up taxpayer provided services. While I know we must approach this crisis of Children in Need of Services from all angles, I also know all hard problems call for careful, incremental approaches. So I will stay within my jurisdiction and address how the Judicial branch of government could help if the Legislative and Executive branches assist us to.

First let me give you an idea of how most Indiana courts, especially in small counties, must address the needs of families. Posey County has two judges. We divide all legal matters in such a way about half of the cases go to each court. The Circuit Court hears the Child in Need of Services cases. Frequently a family in DCS cases consists of one mother, two or more children and two or more fathers.

These are critical matters. Children may be at physical or mental risk, parents may be at risk of losing their children and the DCS has the duty to protect everyone’s interests while the Court must protect everyone’s rights. Each parent needs an attorney and in every case a Guardian Ad Litem must be appointed by the Court to concentrate on the children’s interests. Of course, wealthy people rarely are inconvenienced by such legal matters so the taxpayers must provide.

You can readily see where we are headed.

This scenario also calls for Family Case Managers, police officers, mental and medical professionals, court personnel and a courtroom with lights, heat, recording equipment, etc.

Okay, I know this is exhausting. However, there is no Gordian Knot solution. It comes down to hard, complicated and expensive work. On the other hand, what could be more important?

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MARCH 13, 2018 Vonda S. Thomas Vonda S. “Sue” Thomas, 80, of Poseyville, Ind., born to William and Mary (Davis) Ripple on October 4, 1937, in Owensville, Ind., passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Parkview Care Center in Evansville, Ind. She was a member of Assembly of God Church in New Harmony, Ind., and enjoyed her family, grandchildren, painting, crafts and bingo. She was a Nurses Aid and Activities Director for Loving Care Nursing Home and New Harmonie Healthcare.

Surviving are her husband: Charles Thomas; Five sons: John (Lisa) Thomas of Poseyville, Ind.; Keith (Sheiliea) Thomas of Evansville, Ind., Brian (Gina) Thomas of Evansville, Ind., Kevin (Shari) Thomas of Owensville, Ind., and David Thomas of Evansville, Ind.; sister: Debbie (Tom) Campbell of Fort Myers, Fla.; Eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents and brothers: Steve and Larry Ripple.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Ind., with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Poseyville, Ind. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time, Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff of Parkview Care Center for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, C/O Chris LaMar, 6601 Scherer Road, Poseyville Indiana 47633.

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

Henry Schisler Henry “Hank” Bishop Schisler, 99, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home in Oakwood, Ohio. He was born April 5, 1918 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late William H. and Elsie (Crawford) Schisler.

H k graduated d t d from f Hank Purdue University in 1939 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, he joined the engineering staff of Sunbeam Electric Company, now known as Whirlpool. Hank entered military service at the beginning of World War II and served in that war, as well as the Korean War. He retained a reserve commission and retired from the Air Force with the rank of Colonel in 1966. Hank worked at Ohio’s Wright Patterson Air Force Base in various avionic and armament engineering positions, both military and civilian capacities, from 1946 until his retirement in 1975.

He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, a life member of the Antioch Shrine, and an honorary life member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie (Chaney) Schisler; brothers, Walter, Kenneth and William Schisler; sisters, Lillian Medwid, Hazel Roos and Juanita Schisler.

He is survived by his daughters, Barbara (Jim) Mifflin and Beverly (Bob) Tierney, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildren, Katie Tierney of Melbourne, Australia and Heather and Christopher Tierney of Los Angeles, Calif.; great-grandsons, Patrick and Toby Branigan and Marley Mathews; sister, Dorothy Urey of Dallas, Texas; nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Military Honors provided

by Owen Dunn Post 5 Honor Guard.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 until 11 a.m. service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

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Emily Beirman

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Emily Ann Alexander Beirman, 41, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away Friday February 16, 2018.

She was born in Evansville to Dewey “Mike” and Rita (Morris) Alexander. Emily married Rick Beirman in Mount Vernon

Mary Lee Weigand, 97, of Saint Phillips, passed away Friday evening March 9, 2018 at Solarbron. She was born May 14, 1920 in Livermore, Ky., the daughter of Albert A.C. and Laura Lee (Whitaker) Lampkin. She married Adolph Weigand on May 18, 1940.

Mary Lee was had worked as a bus driver in the Mount Vernon School District. She loved animals and especially her family and was a member of Saint Pauls United Methodist Church in Saint Phillips She is survived by her son, Darrell (Debbie) Weigand; daughter-in-law, Mary Alice Weigand; four grandchildren, Zach Weigand, Heidi Fraser, Sarah Swingley and Jill Muller; and ten great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph; her son, Glenn; grandson, Sean; and her sister, Wanda Bohleber.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday March 13, 2018 at Saint Pauls Cemetery in SaintPhillps. Visitation was held from 2-7 p.m. on Monday March 12, 2018 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 East Fourth Street, Mount Vernon. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

on February 3, 1996.

Emily graduated from Mount Vernon High School and Harrison College in Evansville with an Associate Degree. Since her children’s birth Emily stayed at home with them. Emily loved spending time with her family and opened her home up to all of the neighborhood kids who affectionately called her “Aunt Em.” She was a fun loving and generous person who wouldn’t hesitate to help anyone in need. Emily had a strong faith and at the end made sure things were right with her God. Emily enjoyed gardening and painting rocks. She belonged to Harvestime Temple church and supported the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Emily is survived by her husband Rick; her children, Lexton, Alex and Sara; her parents, Mike and Rita; sisters, Amy (Donnie) Martin and Angela (Brandon) Dickey; as well as aunts, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and a cousin.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday February 23, 2018 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 East Fourth Street, with burial in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Riley Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Neva DonCarlos Neva Ruth DonCarlos, 82, of New Harmony, Ind., born to Frank H. and Louise (McNeill) DonCarlos on June 21, 1935, in Oklahoma, passed away March 9, 2018 at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehab in Mount Vernon, Ind. Neva is survived by her cousins: Jim and Diana Litton of Carmi, Ill., and Kathy and Charles Friedman of Evansville, Ind., and several other aunts and cousins.

She was a lifetime cat lover, her main hobby was reading and she enjoyed visiting the Workingmen’s Institute (Library) in New Harmony.

Funeral services for Neva will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony with the Reverend John Adams officiating.

Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in New Harmony.

Visitation with the family will be from 9 until 11 a.m. at Werry Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Posey County Humane Society, 6500 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620.

The family would like to thank all of Neva’s caregivers over the past few years, for their outstanding care given to Neva.

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Thomas Marvel Thomas Monroe Marvel, 81, was born September 16, 1936 to Dorris and Allegra (Smith) Marvel of Cynthiana. He departed his temporary home for his eternal home on March 11, 2018.

Tom was a farmer, worked at Whirlpool and was a member of First Christian Church of Owensville, Ind. Tom is survived by his children, Lana (Bill Masterson) Marvel of Poseyville, Ind., and Gregory (Rebecca) Marvel of Connersville, Ind. ; grandchildren, Kurt (Elizabeth) Marvel of Fowler, Mich., Barbara (Shawn) Tipton of Connersville, Ind., John and Sarah Marvel both of Connersville, Ind.; great-grandchildren, Landon, Lily and Charlotte Marvel, Abby, Matthew, Grace and Gabby Tipton; brother, Doyle (Delores) Marvel; sisters, Ruth Bass, Evelyn (Rodger) Brittingham and Helen Cleveland; sister–in-laws, Marcilyn Marvel and Rebecca Marvel; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Wanda (Sprinkle) Marvel; his parents, brothers, Morris, Ewell and James Marvel, brother-in-law’s, Kenneth Cleveland, Charles (Junior) Cleveland and James Bass.

A gathering will be from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at First Christian Church of Owensville 4680 West State Road 168, Owensville, IN 47665. With a memorial service at 12 p.m. with Reverend Shawn Tipton and Reverend Bart Newton officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church of Owensville 4680 West State Road 168, Owensville, IN 47665.

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

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Madeleine, I recently saw a documentary about the ethnic neighborhoods in the boroughs of New York City. I am sure they look quite dierent than they did a century ago, but some of the old apartment buildings looked very old. I tried to picture how it must have been when my Jewish Hungarian grandparents arrived. Until recently, I never even knew their names, let alone anything else about their lives.

Old New York was the melting pot for thousands of immigrants, speaking many languages, and bringing along customs and religions from their original countries. They traveled together on ships, in uncomfortable cabins. Many of them died on the journey. We have all seen the movies that romanticize those times. Reality was probably quite a scary and horrifying experience. Imagine spending days battling sickness and fear, with no modern sanitation. Most of them did not speak English, and it must have been hard to communicate with all the others.

Of course, the very ďŹ rst people to cross the Atlantic, like the Pilgrims, or the sailors who came with early explorers, must have been

very brave. On various holidays, we speak of these people, and realize what they endured to begin this country. I often wish that the people who dishonor America in so many ways now, would have to go back and experience the life of those who suered and died to give it to them.

Like my grandparents, many people arrived in the early 20th century, perhaps to escape Hitler, or just to better their lives. Small trunks held all that they were able to bring along, and they waved goodbyes from the departing ships to those left behind. The relatives who remained in Europe would never be seen again. All too often, they had to dump the bodies of those who died on the trip into the sea.

Imagine how it was to give birth on a ďŹ lthy rolling ship. Many of those babies did not survive the trip.

Arriving at long last at Ellis Island, they were herded like cattle to the processing ofďŹ ces. When they stepped onto New York soil, they ďŹ nally became Americans. Sometimes, relatives had come over before, and they had a place to go. Many others had to ďŹ gure it out.

The crowded tenements in the big dirty city were almost as bad as the ships’ accommodations.

I try to visualize all of this when I am tempted to complain about various inconvenient The Quilts of Valor Foundation Indiana State Coordinator, Christine Hurley presents a Quilt of Valor to Robert Garris, a United States Marine Corp Korean War Veteran from New Harmony.

A Quilt of Valor is one of the very highest awards an American Citizen may bestow upon a Service Member or Veteran. It is a lifetime award. Their Mission is “to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war, with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.� Photo submitted

IN MEMORY OF Goldie Irene (Kendall) and Clarence A. Moore Born: 12 March 1914 Born: 23 January 1908 (Eckerty, IN) Lynn Township Mom died: 29 August 1965 and Dad died 13 July 1986 Buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, New Harmony, Indiana Lived at 810 East Steammill Street Mother and father of Richie (Deceased) and Larry Moore

We wish that you both could be here to enjoy our families and see how they all have grown.

Bettye and Richie’s family consisted of, as you know, Jeery and Tamyra. Je and his wife (Jodie) have two children - Jackie and Josh. Jackie has (Mason and Brylee).

Tamyra (Kurt) have three children: Kristin; Kelse, and Kara. Kristin has (Kennzie); Kelse has Addelyn and Michael. Kara has three kids: Kennedy, Konnor, and Khole. They live in Indiana.

Larry and Rose have two children: Kimberley Blankenship (Fred) who lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have one son, Dakota Blankenship (Kady) who has one son, Cooper. They reside in Indiana. Greggory Moore and Taska - reside in Georgia. They have two sons: Ashley Moore (Kortni), stationed in Georgia. Greggory S. II and (Kayla-Dale) have a son Brady-Dale and they live in Georgia.

God bless you mom and dad. You are both sadly Missed!

Honor Flight of S IN sets 2018 flights Honor Flight of Southern Indiana is in the planning stages for their upcoming 2018 Honor Flight trips out of Evansville Regional Airport.

Their scheduled ights for 2018 are set for Saturday, May 5 and Saturday, November 3.

Honor Flight of Southern Indiana is a nonproďŹ t organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacriďŹ ces. Honor Flight

Birthdays March 13 - Cleo Gooden, Alyson Turney Trout, C.J. Burnett, Marvin D. Moody, Jon K.N. Parker, Tammy Lyke, Donna Overton, John ‘Jack’ Blood, Cruiz McGrew, Samuel Belt, Jared Whitney March 14 - Beth Day, John PďŹ ster, Bill Key, Landon Scott Deckard, Virginia Gladish, Rachel Rainey, JT Rapp, Khole Elizabeth Schmitt, Jessica Williams March 15 - Aaron Wilke, Logan Wilke, Donna Creek, Joshua Creek, Ashley Austin, Howard Strickland, Ashley Nichole Counts, Patty Scruggs, James Stevens, ‘Dink’ Haggard, Patty Scruggs, Liz Koester, Benton Smith, Amelia Rose Morrow March 16 - Sidney ‘Jot’ Nelson, John Eric Wilkinson, Marsha Kelliher, Sheli Laughbaum, Adam M. White, Lennox Ezri Guerrero March 17 - Brenda Hidbrader, Audra Brown, Gene Wasson, Seth Wade, Bob Wade, Adam Laughbaum, Reid Laughbaum March 18 - Harold Kemmerling, Carlene VanLaningham, Dan Busler, Lacy Wilson March 19 - Nick Watson, Stacey Cross, Debra Cullum, Ellen Wade, Isabelle Carmin, Anne Smiley McCarty, Rosalyn Stipanovich 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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of Southern Indiana transports America’s Heroes to Washington, D.C. on a FREE one day trip to visit and reect at their memorials.

Top priority is given to senior veterans – World War II survivors, Korean and Vietnam survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill.

Honor Flight of Southern IN is looking for World War

II and Korea Veterans. If you know of a WWII or Korean War veteran who has not traveled with Honor Flight please get them signed up for their honor ight.

To sign up a veteran simply go to honorightsi.org to complete the Veteran Application.

Be sure to follow Honor Flight of Southern IN on their facebook page for upcoming news.

Posey County Council on Aging News In April we have a cruise aboard the Sunfarer. This cruise will take you to Aruba, The Bahamas, Curacao, Columbia, Panama and Costa Rica. Call us for more information or to book with us.

We also have a trip that is Isles of New England,

this trip is August 31 - September 7, 2018 and will include visiting, Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown, Hyannis and Nantucket. We have brochures available. Call us at Posey County Council on Aging, 812-838-4656

MOUNT VERNON LIONS CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP! The Mount Vernon Lions Club is selling donation cards to help oset the cost of the ďŹ reworks display held each Fourth of July.

Featured business’s for the month of March are Best One Tire and Hawg ‘N Sauce. Visit their location, buy a card for $1, put your name on it and they’ll hang it on the wall!

IF YOU OR YOUR BUSINESS WOULD LIKE TO HELP BY SELLING THESE CARDS, PLEASE CALL SHELLY 812-205-9633

things in our 21st century lives. Our ancestors would never be able to imagine our times.

Food was carefully shared, and there would not have been much waste.

Clothing was worn until it was thread-bare, and was repaired many times. Children wore hand-me-downs, regardless of condition or ďŹ t.

Shoes might have been too large or small, but they felt lucky to have some.

As I have mentioned so often, my tendency to “hoard� things largely came from the thrifty habits of my other grandparents who grew up in southern Indiana. It had been generations since any of their relatives arrived on our shores, but the Great Depression and two world wars had conditioned them to take great care of possessions.

Yes, Madeleine, it was just a few decades ago when they lived their lives so close to where we do now, but they would never believe how casually we waste things and discard almost-new items. My Hungarian grandparents did not suer as much as others, because they brought some money along with

them. My grandfather was the maĂŽtre-d at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. Even if I could magically go back and enter their world in New York, I doubt that we would have much in common. Their beliefs, religion, and customs would have been vastly different than mine.

Perhaps they had to use less emotion than I do, just to survive. Letting go of both people and things was a necessity. I will go to my grave not understanding how my father could have spent a great deal of his life just a few states away from me, but yet never return to see how his daughter was doing. I have been told that he did not care to remember nor speak of things from the past. For all of those folks who had to sail away from one life across the sea, and only look forward, I suppose that one had to mentally close all those doors. Perhaps this void in my life makes me want to do all that I can for PC Pound Puppies. In my own way, I am, after all, just another abandoned puppy, staring down the road, wondering why nobody came back for me.

Steve Harding Edward Jones Financial Advisor Make Sure You Choose the Right Financial Professional What kind of lifestyle do you hope to have in retirement? Do you have a strategy to get there? If you don’t have conďŹ dence in your plan, it may be time to engage a ďŹ nancial professional. But how do you choose the one who’s right for you?

These days, you have more options than ever – including so-called robo-advisors. Roboadvisors typically use algorithms to assemble investment portfolios, with little to no human supervision, after customers answer questions online.

Generally, robo-advisors are fairly cheap, and their recommendations are usually based on sound investment principles such as diversiďŹ cation.

However, when considering a robo-advisor, you should determine if an algorithm can address your needs as well as a human being – someone who actually becomes familiar with your life and all aspects of your ďŹ nancial situation. Furthermore, a robo-advisor can’t really handle the new wrinkles that will inevitably pop up, such as when you change jobs, and you’d like to know what to do with your 401(k) from your previous employer – leave the money in that employer’s

plan, transfer the account to the new employer’s plan or roll it over to an IRA. You probably couldn’t receive a personalized evaluation of your options, based on your individual goals and circumstances, from a robo-advisor.

So, if you decide to work with an individual ďŹ nancial professional, what should you look for from this person? Here are a few questions you might want to ask: • Who is your typical client?

By asking this question, you may get a sense of whether a particular ďŹ nancial advisor has experience working with people in your ďŹ nancial situation and with goals similar to yours. • What’s important to you?

The quality of your relationship with your ďŹ nancial advisor is important – after all, you may be working with this person for decades – and he or she likely will be involved with many of your most personal decisions.

Consequently, you’ll want to work with someone you connect with on an individual level, as well as a professional one.

So, if an advisor seems to share your values and appears to have good rapport with you, it could be a positive sign for the future. • How will we communicate – and how often? If you’re interviewing candidates, ask

them how often they will meet with you in person. At a minimum, an advisor should see you once a year to review your progress and suggest changes.

Will they also call or e-mail you with suggestions throughout the year? Are you free to contact them whenever you like?

Will you get a real, live person every time you call? Will they send out newsletters or other communications to update you on changes in the investment world? If so, can you see some samples of the communication vehicles they send to clients? • How do you get compensated? Some ďŹ nancial advisors work on a fee basis, some on commissions, and some use a combination of both. Find out how your advisor will be compensated, when you’ll need to make payments and how much you’ll be expected to pay.

By asking the right questions, you should get a good sense of whether a particular advisor is right for you. And since this likely will be one of the most important professional relationships you have, you’ll want a good feeling about it, right from the beginning.

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

Posey County Council on Aging Posey Express Do you need a ride? Posey County Council on Aging (Posey Express) provides walk on and wheelchair transportation for Posey County residents to medical related appointments. We are Posey

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Important Note: Gold Star Honor Roll - Joseph Marshall Oxford, the son of George and Mary Oxford was born near Mount Vernon, February 13, 1895. Although no one knew at that time - including his parents - that he had perished at sea, I am reporting his fate now so that readers can know of his ultimate sacrifice. In 1917 Joseph was assigned to duty in the U. S. Navy as Quartermaster, 2nd. Class, on the U. S. S. Cyclops.

The Cyclops went down in the Bermuda Triangle area while ladened with 10,800 tons of manganese ore used in manufacturing munitions. Its last voyage started in Brazil. It was to end at Baltimore. The ship with all aboard simply disappeared. It is very possible that a German U-boat sent the Cyclops to its watery grave. Quartermaster 2nd Class Joseph M. Oxford was listed in the Indiana Gold Star Honor Roll as (fate unknown).

World War I - 100 Years Ago World War I News--100 Years Ago War News From The Western Star, March 14, 1918- Mount Vernon

War Secretary Baker Lands In France - The American Secretary of War arrived in France today on an American armored cruiser. The party was met at the pier by U. S. Major General Squier and a French general representing the French Army. Out of his conferences, with General Pershing, and with the leaders of the French and British governments as well, it was decided that information will come directly to President Wilson as to what is transpiring in the Allied countries to aid him in shaping his future course. It is evident that the President wants to press the war aggressively to Victory.

Mount Vernon Will Have War Gardens - At the call of Mayor George Zimmerman a large number of our citizens met at the city building on Thursday evening last for the purpose of furthering the War Garden movement.

The group selected oďŹƒcers and committee members.

The Committee on Seeds, Fertilizers, Tools, and Labor consisted of William Mann, Carl Weilbrenner, and Dr.

Numa Williams. The Chairman is Mayor Zimmerman and the Secretary is William Fogas.

Rowe Is Promoted - Phil Rowe, who is a member of Company L, stationed at Camp Shelby, passed a successful examination and has received his commission as Lieutenant.

Misc. News And Personal News Goes On Despite The War - Storm Damage - A wind storm blowing at 50 miles an hour did damage in Mount Vernon.

The greatest damage was at the Dietz Grocery corner of Second and Mill Streets.

The Mount Vernon Electric Light and Power Co., the Southern Telephone Co., and the Home Telephone Co. suered losses caused by falling poles. The Aurora Borealis - The aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights and frequently visible in the Arctic regions, was witnessed in the northeastern skies Thursday night in Mount Vernon.

Select Township Helpers for Liberty Loan Drive Committees are now preparing for the “Third Liberty Loan Drive.�

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Summer sports camps set

By Heather Allyn It will soon be summer again and students will be looking for things to fill their days and opportunities to improve at sports. The list provided below shows what Summer Camps and activities will be available in the Mount Vernon area.

2018 Youth Summer Camp Summary: Baseball May 29-June 1, Paul Quinzer Mount Vernon Baseball Sarah “Sally” Gerard, New Harmony High School class of ’82 was recognized for 30 Youth Camp $35 years as a Flight Attendant with Delta Airlines on February 26, 2018. Pictured here as Athletic Park she received her 30 year wings are, l to r: Tom Stancliffe of Indianapolis, Sally of College Park, Ga., and her parents Mary Ellen and Gary Gerard of New Harmony. Photo Basketball – Boys submitted June 4-7, Marc Hostetter and Keith Oeth Mount Vernon Boys Basketball Camp $30 Basketball – Girls June 11-14, Doug Blair Lady Wildcat Basketball Skills Camp $30 for 1 camp, $50 for both High School Gyms

Chess June 11-15, Doug Hamm Chess Camp $60 Junior High Cafeteria Wrestling May 29, June 5, 19, 26, Tim AlcornChamp Camp $15 HS Wrestling room Football April 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 8, Cory Brunson Mount Vernon Football Camp $50 Mount Vernon Football Practice Fields Track & Cross Country June 18-22, Leigh Latshaw, Charles Seifert and Ashton Wagner $10 Running Camp MVHS Track or gyms Soccer June 25-28, Samantha Schu and/or Travis Kaiser Mount Vernon Soccer

Booster Summer Camp $30 High School Soccer Field Softball May 29-June 1, David Bell Wildcat Softball Summer Camp $35 Softball Field Tennis – Boys June 11-14, Paul Quinzer and Scott Smith Mount Vernon Tennis Camp $20 Tennis Courts Tennis – Girls May 28-31, Kelly Cox and Shane Sabel Mount Vernon Tennis Camp $40 Tennis Courts Volleyball/Basketball – Girls June 11-14, Megan DeVault Mout Vernon Lady Volleyball Camp $30 for 1 camp, $50 for both High School Gyms

After four weeks of dedicated work, participants in the Alexandrian Public Library Getting Crafty Program proudly displayed the fantastic USA fabric wall hangings they created. The program was led by APL staff members Monica Emerson and Joan Bruckman. To find out about additional fabric art projects coming soon to the APL please call the library at 812-838-3286. Photo submitted

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Assistant North Posey football coach James Blankenship has some fun with auctioneer Chris Mulkey at the North Posey Athletics Dinner and Auction at the Ribeyre Gymnasium on Friday evening in New Harmony.

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The Workforce Development Board Youth Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Innovation Pointe, 318 Main Street, Evansville Indiana.

Health and Wellness Classes A Free Health and Wellness class will be presented at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 14 in the Wabash room of the Alexandrian Public Library located at 115 West Fifth Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana. The Presenter at the meeting will be a registered Nurse who is a breast cancer survivor and Neonatal Intenive Care nurse at a local hospital. She teaches regionally to doctors and staff about the use of essential oils and vitamin supplements to fight sickness and disease. Snacks will be provided and door prizes will be given away.

BB gun spot shoots scheduled at Moose The Mount Vernon Moose Lodge No. 497 located at 711 W. Second Street, will be holding their annual Daisy Red Rider BB Gun Spot Shoot on the following Sundays in March: 18 and 25. Doors open at noon. Spot shoot starts at 1 p.m.

Meat rounds available to both adults and children for $2. $5 possible cash rounds depending on participation. Food and refreshments will be available at the lodge. BB guns will be provided by the lodge or you may bring your own Daisy Red Rider BB Gun.

PCPP Craft/Gift show seeks vendors The 9th Annual PC Pound Puppies Spring Craft and Gift Show will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the historic Ribeyre Gym and Annex in New Harmony, Indiana. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds of the Craft Show benefit PC Pound Puppies (PCPP) and are used to pay for the medical costs of rescued dogs. Another feature of the Spring event is the Classic Car Cruise In. This brings several dozen beautiful cars and trucks to New Harmony.

The Craft Show will feature 40 plus booths of high-quality crafts and gift items. Several new vendors have already signed up but spaces are still available.

Breakfast and lunch will be available.

The menu includes our popular homemade soups, Homemade Barbecue from Team Hack BBQ of Mount Vernon, plus coffee, soft drinks, and desserts.

The event is free and open to the public, but attendees are encouraged to bring along a donation that PCPP can use for homeless dogs. Suggested items include new collars and leashes, new dog toys, new or gently used dog crates (wire or plastic – especially large sizes), flea and heartworm preventives like Advantix and Heartgard, paper towels, and spray cleaners (409, etc.).

For more information about the Craft Show or to inquire about booth rental, contact Cathy Powers at 812963-3890 or 812-499-6413 or garnetmist@aol.com.

PC Pound Puppies is a group of volunteers who find adoptive homes for stray and homeless dogs picked up by Animal Control in Posey County and the City of Mount Vernon,

Indiana. The dogs are housed in a shelter that is privately owned and is not open to the public, but the public can meet and adopt the PCPP dogs every Sunday from noon-4pm at the Pet Food Center on First Avenue in Evansville. We can be contacted by calling 812-483-4341 or by emailing pc_poundpuppies@yahoo.com. PCPP is a no-kill shelter that depends on the public’s support to maintain that status.

The work of PCPP is funded solely by donations. To make a donation to support the work of PCPP and to help provide medical care for the dogs, visit http://pcpoundpuppies.webs. com and click on the Donate button to contribute via PayPal, or send checks made payable to PCPP to PO Box 295, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620. Donations to PCPP are tax deductible.

APL News By Stanley Campbell March 13 - Novels At Night at 6 p.m. - Join us at Bliss for a Novels at Night discussion of “Everybody’s Son”

by Thrity Umrigar. Books available at our Circulation Desk. Bliss is located at 111 East Water Street in Mount Vernon.

March 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 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 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 15, 22 and 29 Laughs and Crafts at 3:30 p.m. - A fun and educational program for kids in K-5 at the Alexandrian Public Library.

Jokes, stories, games, crafts, and snacks will be offered.

Registration for this session is required and begins February 26. To register, visit our website at alexandrianpl.org or call the library at 812-8383286. (Please note: if you reg-

ister after March 15, you will need to call the library.)

March 19 - Maker’s Club from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Join us at the Alexandrian Public Library for some simple DIY crafts and projects. This may include tech, wearable crafts and jewelry, or cosplay projects. Some supplies will be provided. Already working on a project of your own? Bring it in and you can work on it here.

It always helps to get feedback and ideas from friends. Registration begins February 19.

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March 20 - LITerally Speaking Book Discussion at 1 p.m. at the Alexandrian Public Library. - Join the LITerally Speaking Book Discussion group as we discuss “The Bookseller,” by Cynthia Swanson. Books available at our Circulation Desk.

March 23 - Family Storytime at 6 p.m. - We will be holding our annual Family Storytime Easter Egg Hunt at the Alexandrian Public Library. - A fun Easter event for the whole family. Zachary

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Registration required and begins March 2. Please note that this event will take place after the library closes. Doors open

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Can not register on-line? Call the library at 812-838-3286 or visit in person. Our library staff representative will be ready to assist you and answer your questions. Check out our Facebook page.

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Holding the scissors, Ciara Dodd stands with her husband, David, left, and prepares to cut the ribbon for the grand opening of their new Mount Vernon business, First Love Boutique, while family and friends surround them. The 209 E. Water Street store carries women’s clothing sizes S to 2X along with women’s shoes and accessories, including jewelry — all at affordable prices. The grand opening and ribbon cutting were held this past Saturday, March 10, 2018. The Dodds plan to have their boutique open on Friday evenings and Saturdays while the business grows. Photo by Pam Robinson

Former North Posey athletes Damian Thornburg, Randy Thornburg, and former New Harmony athlete Aaron Wilson had some light-hearted fun at the North Posey Dinner and Auction held at the Ribeyre Gym in New Harmony on Friday evening. The event was the second annual and was once again, a tremendous success.

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Curtis Pate is congratulated by Scout Leader Tim Wiley for his recently earned Eagle Scout.

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North Posey High School students Jacob Newman and Michael Kavanaugh are pictured with state Representative Wendy McNamara after they spent the day with McNamara in Indianapolis. Photo submitted

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

Third Annual Italian Feast

Bowl for Kids’ Sake set for April 8 Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Posey County is hosting its seventh annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake event Sunday, April 8 at Posey Lanes, Mount Vernon. Help Big Brothers Big Sisters with this important fundraiser. Register your team, collect donations, and come celebrate with a free game of bowling, a stylish free t-shirt designed by one of our Littles,

and a chance to win great prizes. Bowling sessions are 11 a.m. and 12:15, 1:30, and 2:45 p.m., so register soon to get your preferred time. Go to the Bowl for Kids’ Sake website, www.bbbsov.org/bowlposey or call Ann McDonald (812760-3947) to register. Please come support children in our communities; it only takes about an hour.

Civic Theatre presents: ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley. Based on a true story.

(Musical clearances secured and used by permission. Licensed by the Family and Estate of Patsy Cline.)

“Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.

The musical play, complete with

down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Louise Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.”

This production features several people from the Mount Vernon and Posey County area, including Director Kevin Roach, Music Director Kelli Kibby, Andrew “Boots” Dekemper playing electric and steel guitar, and

Susan Zink as Patsy Cline.

Show Dates And Times: March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18. Friday and Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sunday Matinees - 2 p.m.

Tickets: $18 Adults, $16 Seniors (65 plus), $14 Veterans, and $12 Students (21 and under). Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office: 812-425-2800. If no one is available at the Box Office, please leave a detailed message, and we will return your call in a timely manner. You can also purchase tickets online at: www.evansvillecivictheatre.org.

It’s quick and easy, and you can pick your own seats.

The Willow Tree of Posey County is hosting their third annual Italian Feast to benefit victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Feast will be Saturday, March 24 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Holy Angels Community Center at 419 Steam Mill, New Harmony.

Music will be provided by the Flatheads and stay for Quiz Night for trivia and prizes beginning at 7 p.m.

Marty’s Italian Dinner The New Harmony Kiwanis is holding their Italian Dinner featuring Baked Ziti, Italian Garlic Bread, Tossed Salad and Ice Cream on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Catholic Community Center. The cost for an adult is $12 and $4 for children.

Robb Township Alumni The 2018 Robb Township Alumni will be held Saturday June 9, 2018 at the Red Wagon Restaurant in Poseyville, Indiana. Social hour will begin at 5 with dinner at 6 p.m. Reservation letters will be mailed around May 1. Any questions can be directed to Jane Murphy Crawford 812-431-1192.

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PAGE A7 Youth from Salem UCCHuesler, Immanuel UCC and Zion Lippe UCC recently presented a check to “At the Cross Mission” for $1,400. The local churches made and sold pizzas to raise the donation. “At the Cross Mission” is located in Mount Vernon and provides meals and clothing to those in need.

Pictured are, in front: Lincoln Dobleman, London Dobleman, Omelia Teeters, Lenox McCormick, and Emmerson McCormick. Second row: Shelby Lang, Lora Commens, Julia Commens, Rev. Myers Hyman, Sydney Williams, Olivia Teeters, Beau Baldwin, and Addison Willett. Back row: Hannah Lang, Kelsey Lang, Tami Collins, Britni Teeters and Terri Riddle. Photo submitted

The Cub Scout Pack 385 recently held their Blue and Gold Banquet at Wesley Hall to celebrate the birthday of scouting. All of the scouts brought a cake that they had baked and decorated.

The evening included a delicious dinner served by First United Methodist Church, presentations by guest speaker juvenile officer Skylar Turner and scouting representative Fred Hassman, and cake judging, followed by a delicious dessert of all the cakes. Front row: Vincent Bell, Xander Snelling, Kendrick Hershberger, Ryan Hicks, Noah Williams and Bryce Boggs. Second row: Hayden Williams, Joey Peters, Isaac Gonzalez, Ben Beste and Logan Anderson. Third row: James Peters, Colton Green, Eli Anderson, Evans West and Mason Holbrook.

MVMA to hold Good Friday Service The Mount Vernon Ministerial Association will be holding its yearly Community Good Friday Service, March 30, 2018 from 12 to 1 p.m. It will be held this year at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 602 Mulberry Street in Mount Vernon.

Mrs. Gail Robb and Mrs. Melanie Edling are organizing a Community Choir to assist with the music for this service. Two choir rehearsals will be held on Sunday after-

noons, March 18 and March 25. Both choir rehearsals will begin at 3 p.m. at St. John’s.

Please plan to attend at least one of the Jaime Medley helps customer Shirley Carver to choose a bracelet from one of several jewtwo rehearsals at your convenience, and both if possible. A final rehearsal will be elry booths set up at the Mount Vernon Trinity United Church of Christ Rummage Sale held held at 11:15 a.m. on Good Friday, prior to this past Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Pam Robinson the start of the service.

We invite all singers from southern Posey County to sing in this community service.

Community Table March Free meal every Thursday, serving from 5 to 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Poseyville. Everyone is welcome. No preaching, just good eating.

Thursday, Mar. 15 – Chicken & Dumplings, Green Beans, Jello Salad, Cherry & Apple Dumpcake Thursday, Mar. 22 – Cheeseburger Casserole, Corn, Roll, Fruit, Dessert Thursday, Mar. 29 – Chicken Casserole, Slaw, Roll, Dessert FREE MEAL - EVERYONE WELCOME

Seeds of the Sower by Michael Guido A small child recently asked me, “Mr. Larry, I believe there is a God. And I know He’s in my heart. But who made Him?” “Nobody,” I answered.

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“He always was,” I replied.

“Well, will he ever stop living?” she wondered.

“No,” I answered. “He always was, and always will be,” I answered.

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Church of the Nazarene auction coming up The Point Township Church of the Nazarene White Elephant Sale and Auction is scheduled for Friday, March 16, 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.

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.

Wadesville Christian Church events planned A series of upcoming Easter services are planned at the Wadesville Christian Church. Palm Sunday Service set for March 25 at 10 a.m., with the children re-creating the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

March 29 will be the Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 p.m. The Last Supper service will remember Jesus’s last meal with his disciples.

March 30 will be the Good Friday service at 7 p.m. This annual Good Friday Unity Service includes members from POseyville Christian, Poseyville Methodist, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Old Union Christian Church, St. Francis Catholic Church, and Wadesville General Baptist Church.

March 31 will be the Easter Egg Hunt at noon. Plastic eggs with candy and prizes will be available. Children up through sixth-grade and their families are invited to join in.

April 1 will be the Easter Sunday Service at 10 a.m. to remember the sacrifice of the Crucifixion and the glory of Christ’s resurrection.

Sermon of the Week: The truth sets you free

By Pastor Tom Doty John 8:32 (KJV) 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Job 19:25 states, “For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:”. It is his personal knowledge of God’s redeeming power that allows him to move forward in spite of the difficulties he faces in life.

Difficulties in life are not the end. It is part of the journey of life. From the Book of Genesis to the Book of Revelation we see mankind facing all types of difficulties.

Adam and Eve were cast out of the Garden. Abraham had difficulties with Lot. Moses had difficulty with the Children of Israel. And God has had difficulty with all of us.

Knowledge is an important part of life. In the Old Testament the Hebrew root word “yada” is translated as “know” or “knowledge”. It appears about 960 times in the Old Testament; however, it has a very broad meaning.

To know includes, perceiving, learning, understanding, willingness, and experiencing. To know is not to just be intellectually informed but to apprehend a truth and experience the reality. Job knew a truth and he was going to experience the reality of that

truth. Job knew that he had a redeemer. Job knew that His God would bring him through the difficulties he faced. Job knew there was a day of victory coming in his life. It is important that we have an understanding of the knowledge we possess.

Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day”.

To “Know” is also used as a treaty term. God had made a covenant treaty with Paul.

God called Paul on the road to Damascus and said,” 16But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; (Acts

26:16). When Paul accepted that purpose his life was changed. It was more than just a knowledge it was an action in life. Because of the commitment that Paul was willing to make with God he could say, “I know in whom I have believed”. There was in Paul’s commitment that same commitment Job had.

There was understanding and there was action.

When we know our redeemer and have believed in Him we begin to act upon that knowledge. Job and Paul both knew that there hope and assurance was in God. They both knew that God had a plan and a purpose for their lives. Jobs wealth was restored many times over. His redeemer did stand and bless his life. Paul knew his redeemer. Paul had put his trust and confidence in the one who spoke to him

and called him to service.

Today we can know the truth of God’s Word just as these two men did. God is our strength, our assurance, our peace, our protection, our provider, and our all in all. We know the truth of God’s Word and we are set free from the bonds of doubt and fear. Both men experience doubts and fears but they overcame those difficulties and place their confidence in the God who never fails. God does not sleep or slumber (Psalm 121:4) as He watches over His people. If you know the Lord as you personal savior you know, experience, and act upon the truth you have been given.

You know your redeemer lives and you know in whom you have believed. Now, put your knowledge into action and live in the freedom of God’s Grace.

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St. Philip students celebrate earning second place in the Indiana Academic Science Bowl Competition. Mrs. Donna Folz and Mrs. Kate Bigge coached the group of ďŹ fth and sixth-grade students. Front row, l to r: Gabe Bigge, Hayden Wannemuehler, Camryn Darr, Kaylee Bacon, Isaac Deeg, Jame Bohleber, and Addison Kelley. Back row, l to r: Mrs. Kate Bigge, Nick Postletheweight, Charlie Griese, Emily Sinnett, Chelsea Merkley, Jack Shumate, Nate Goebel, JT Sinnett, and Mrs. Donna Folz. Not pictured: Elijah Wannemuehler, Hailey Wells, and Kaylee Kramer. Photo submitted

Tammy Schneider was recently named New Advisor of the year for Indiana. She is pictured with Mr. Frye who made the trip to support FCCLA. Photo submitted

Miss Dance America

4-H’ers of the Month - January 2018

Kimberly Kor

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Ciara Schenk

Kimberly Kor was recently selected as one of two January 4-H’ers of the Month by the Posey County 4-H Council. Kimberly has been a member of the Roaring Vikings 4-H Club for seven years and has completed a variety of 4-H projects during her tenure, including the Jr. Leader project wherein she assists with Mini 4-H programming for K-2 youth. She currently serves as the club’s President and has been accepted as a 4-H Camp Counselor this year. Kimberly attends NPHS and is the daughter of Warren and Mary Kor of Poseyville.

Ciara Schenk has been selected by the Posey County 4-H Council as the other April 4-H’er of the Month. She is a second year member of the Roaring Vikings 4-H Club and attends South Terrace Elementary School. Ciara is the current club Song Lead-

er and led her fellow club members in caroling at Parkview at Christmastime. Ciara was responsible for bringing several guests to her club’s “Bring a Friend� meeting and most recently assisted a club member with a demonstration for the group. Ciara is the daughter of Matt and Carla Schenk of Wadesville.

Both of these Posey County 4-H’ers will be awarded $25 at the 4-H Achievement Banquet in November. To receive this award, a 4-H’er must be nominated by a parent, 4-H Club Leader, or other adult. The Posey County 4-H Council selects two winners every month, January through September.

To ďŹ nd out more about this award or about Posey County 4-H in general, please contact the Purdue Extension-Posey County OďŹƒce by calling 812- 838-1331 or emailing poseyces@purdue.edu.

South Terrace third-grader, Alyssa Rittichier, (right) shows her prize from the ďŹ shing hole at Friday night’s Spring Carnival. High School volunteer Claire Muensterman (left) helped students ďŹ sh.

Arionna Collins, a varsity cheerleader and Senior at North Posey High School, was crowned Miss Dance America 2018 at Louisville KAR regional competition.

She competed the last two weekends at Hollywood Dance Jams in Cincinnati and KAR Dance Louisville where she received the highest Senior Solo score to win both regionals to her Solo “Lay Your Head Down.� After graduation she will be attending college in New York City. She is a member of The Next Step Elite Dance company. Photo submitted At left: Sisters Kaylee, left, and Brailyn Hopp cleaned up at the Cake Walk at Friday night’s Spring Carnival at South Terrace.

The Bowling Family enjoyed the concessions at the South Terrace Spring Carnival on Friday night. Pictured l to r is kindergartener, Ella, dad Jason, mom Angela and Pre-K student Jaxon. Photo by Heather Morlan At left: Mr. Mark Randall, electrical engineer at the University of Evansville and father to fourth grader Isaac, visited Mrs. Cummings’ fourth grade classroom at Saint Phillip School to discuss circuits. Photo submitted

At right: Levi Bigge, Alivia VanBibber, Ella Schenk, and Jillian Scheu enjoy learning about and creating circuits at Saint Phillip School.

The fourth grade class is studying circuits in their current science unit.

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Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms and Expressway JCD fundraise for Marrs Elementary On March 21, during the hours of 1 and 5 p.m., Expressway JCD will host a Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms fundraiser for Marrs Elementary students.

During the Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms event, parents and friends of the school, will have the opportunity to earn a $10 contribu-

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MARCH 13, 2018 Jeanne and Bruce Wehr, workers on the St. Matthew School Raffle for many years, carry out their roles during the St. Matthew Auction Saturday evening at the Posey County Community Center.

Photo by Dave Pearce

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A good crowd, good company and a great meal were in order Saturday evening at the Mount Vernon Owen Dunn American Legion Post Number 5 as five members were honored for their years of membership in the Post. Photo

by Dave Pearce Clockwise from front, left, bride-to-be Ashley Knight, Whittni Dike, her mother Marvali Hohen, Jill Isaac, her daughter and bride-to-be Caitlin Isaac, and Nancy Knight enjoy a bottle of wine during The New Harmony Wedding Show on Sunday. Photo submitted

Nusha Mobley was surprised by the camera in this picture at the St. Matthew Dinner and Auction at the Posey County Community Center on Saturday evening. Photo

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‘Booker T.’ continued from Page A1 apartment development. According to David Frye, Director of Buildings and Grounds for the school corporation, Pioneer Development Services, Inc. has restored historical buildings in the past.

Roy Ritzert of Ritzert Co., Inc. has inspected Booker T. for Keusch.

Frye stated that without Booker T., the school system would need a new storage facility that he would like to see located either west, south or across the road from the current bus garage at an estimated cost of $450,000. The current offer for Booker T. is $25,000. The school corporation is in early discussion and has not made a deal with Pioneer Development Services, Inc. Earlier in the meeting, Superintendent Tom Kopatich praised both Mount Vernon Senior High School and Farmersville Elementary for being named Four Star Schools. He also noted that MSDMV is a Performance Qualified School District, an honor achieved by earning an A district two years in a row. Because of this achievement, MSDMV may used bank time in the 2018-2019 school year.

The Department of Education requires that elementary schools have five hours of instructional time each day, while junior high and high schools must have six hours of instructional time each day. Currently, the MSDMV daily schedule is longer than that which is required. Therefore, those extra minutes may be banked such that the required 180 days can be achieved in 178 potentially leaving the other two days for teacher in-service training or other purposes. Kopatich will be working with staff on how to best utilize that time and getting the adjusted calendar to the community as soon as possible.

Mount Vernon students continue to perform well and excel at multiple extra-curricular activities. Kopatich noted that 43 students were currently at the state DECA competition, over 30 students would be heading to Muncie with teacher Tammy Schneider, MVJHS FCCLA sponsor, and students to present what they accomplished with the IBuckleUp, WeBuckleUp program, as well as compete in other areas.

Kopatich also noted the MVHS Dancecats will be traveling to the state dance competition to compete in Hip Hop and Jazz after winning first place with their Hip Hop routine at Regionals.

MVHS will present “Fiddler on the Roof” March 15, 16 and 17.

Kopatich will make a cameo appearance in the March 16 performance.

The MVHS Marching Band is heading to Universal Studios in Florida to perform over Spring Break.

Loren Evans, Director of Business and Technology, asked the board to authorize an interfund temporary transfer from the Debt Service Fund to the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $800,000 to aid in cash flow in that fund in advance of property tax distribution in June and December.

Evans noted that “We normally hold off on as much technology purchasing and other projects as possible until the end of the calendar year, but with significant facility improvements (soccer and HS office), emergency repairs, and normal maintenance throughout

the year, we may need additional temporary cash flow in that fund.”

The temporary transfer will be repaid to Debt Service Fund after receipt of the remaining 2018 property taxes. The board unanimously approved the transfer request.

In other business the board: • The board discussed and approved the 2018-2019 school year calendar and tentatively adopted the 2020-2021 school year calendar as presented.

• The board confirmed the employment of Carol Evans as Food Service Bookeeper effective March 15, 2018.

• The board accepted resignations from Chad Rodgers, Mount Vernon Junior High School principal/teacher, effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year; Dustin Boyer, assistant High School football coach, effective immediately; Frank McClatchy, assistant High School football coach one-half stipend, effective immediately; Carol Evans, Farmersville cafeteria manager, effective March 14, 2018; Linda Luker, high school teacher assistant accompanist/pianst, effective immediately; and Sarah

Oeth, West food services, effective immediately.

• The board accepted the intent to retire at the end of the 20172018 school year from: Cheri Blackburn, Farmersville special education teacher assistant (26 years of service); Phyllis Hutchinson, Farmersville special education teacher (36 years of service); Regina Russell, Marrs teacher (12 years of service), Janet Werner, Marrs teacher (24 years of service).

• Approved a nonpaid pregnancy leave of absence for Keely Burkart, teacher, beginning April 16, 2018 through the end of the 2017-2018 school year.

• Granted permission for Mount Vernon Baseball Junior High cub league and High School Legion league use of the baseball field on Sundays in April, May and June for potential rain make-up games; and to PAWS Wrestling for use of the high school gyms for a wrestling tournament June 17, 2018.

The Board met in Executive Session following the regular meeting.

The next School Board meeting will be Monday, March 19, 2018, at 5:45 p.m. at MVJHS.

‘Flood’ continued from Page A1 • Commissioners approved payments toward the jail totaling $179,022.90, noting that they have received approximately $20,000 in proceeds for sale of salvage items from the jail remodel. Alsop reported “the jail will be on time and on budget.”

• Auditor Sarah Beth Meighen, noted that at a recent tax sale that of 37 properties available, 22 sold with proceeds of $1,600 for the county. Those 22 parcels will now generate property tax income for the county as well.

• The commissioners approved the request of Jamie Kent of the Mount Vernon Ministerial Association for the use of the front steps of the courthouse, the area facing west, on May 3 from 12-12:30 p.m. for the National Day of Prayer.

• The commissioners approved the purchase of the 2015 Case 590 4WD backhoe. The county had been renting-to-own from RPM Machinery. The purchase price is $87,888.

The group Ranky Tanky entertained a near full house at the Under The Beams Concert on Saturday evening at Murphy Auditorium in New Harmony. Photo by Dave Pearce

• Due to recent complaints, the commissioners will be posting on all county buildings that no pets are allowed except for service animals.

• Mindy Bourne from Area Plan noted that surveys have been mailed out. In order to have a chance to gain grant funding, the county must receive a high percentage of responses to those surveys. “If you receive a survey in the mail, please take the time to answer the questions and return the survey,” requested Bourne.

• Alsop noted that termites have been discovered in the courthouse. Commissioners are in the process of getting bids and will have the courthouse treated as soon as possible.

• Posey County Animal Control officers responded to 50 complaints, picked up nine animals and had four bite reports.

The Commissioners meet again on Tuesday, March 20, at 9 a.m. at the Hovey House in Mount Vernon.

Marrs Township Volunteer Fire Department

‘Grant’ continued from Page A1 transportation.

In other Wabash bridge news, the legislation creating a Bridge Authority to own and manage the Harmo-

ny Way Bridge passed unanimously 77-0 in the HB1290 in the Indiana House last week. This is a major step forward in bringing this Re-

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Saturday, March 17, 2018 Community Easter Egg Hunt at Station 2, 5690 S. Ford Road

Hunt begins promptly at 10am, Rain or Shine!

Help Sparky find the eggs!

Sponsored by Marrs Twp. Volunteer Fire Ladies Auxiliary

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MARCH 13, 2018 Mary Cashion, left, and Dianne Wintner stand in front of a large collection of vintage Avon products for sale at the Mount Vernon Trinity United Church of Christ Rummage Sale held this past Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Pam Robinson

Anne Buchanan and Sara Beth Meighen have a little fun at the St. Matthew Annual Dinner and Auction held at the Posey County Community Center on Saturday evening.

The event, as usual, was a great success.

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Pictured above are the Top Ten Students of the Class of 2018 honored at the Academic Honors Dinner on March 6 in the high school cafeteria. Each senior honored the teacher who he/she felt was the most influential. Back row/students: Samuel Campbell who selected Leigh Ann Latshaw; Pearl Munsterman and Katie Johnson who both selected Rick Johnson; Kelsey Moffett, Lauren Earhart and Emily Duckworth who all selected Vicki Rueger; Jospeh Julian who honored Dave Purvis; Madison Johnson who selected Lucy Steinhart; Nathan Burke who selected Mike Wheaton; and Landon Upshaw who chose Bernie Riedford. Photo courtesy of Heather Allyn

Above are the Mount Vernon juniors honored at the Academic Honors Dinner on March 6 in the high school cafeteria. Front row, l to r: Kassandra Ludlow, Rachel Price, Adam Carlisle, Jonathan Hueftle, Logan Culley, Cora Epley, Meredith Crawford, Nicole Tucker, and Nina Bippus. Not pictured: Bryley Harms. Photo courtesy of Heather Allyn

At left: The Mount Vernon sophomores honored at the Academic Honors Dinner on March 6 in the high school cafeteria. Front row: Kenzie Paul, Emma Yarber, Lauren Valier, Kristen Earhart, Katherine Tanner, and Demi Collins. Back row: Ian Dutkiewicz, Hagan Hollinger, Ethan Parmenter, Jackson Rapl, Nathaniel Cole and Zachary Jones. Photo courtesy of Heather Allyn

At right: the Mount Vernon freshmen honored at the Academic Honors Dinner on March 6 in the high school cafeteria. Front row: Mallory Singer, Brianna Woods, Elizabeth Steinhart, Catherine Batteiger, Emma Clark, and Emily Hueftle. Back row: Brooke Jackson, Kaitlyn Mansfield, Emma Thompson, Emma Schmidt, Paul Campbell, Sydney Deno, Jenna Veatch and Amber Allyn. Not pictured: Emilee Hogan. Photo courtesy of Heather Allyn

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Coach Kahle shines bright on the sidelines

By Chris Morlan This week, North Posey girls’ basketball coach Larry Kahle is in the sports spotlight. Kahle has been coaching at North Posey for three years, but he has coached numerous years at New Harmony school prior to coaching at North Posey.

The Lady Vikings finished this season with a 11-14 record. Kahle explained to me that people came up to him at the beginning of the season and asked if his team would even win a game this year.

To everyone’s surprise, the Lady Vikings overcame the prediction and could have easily been 15-9 if they would have won a few of their close games. Kahle announced that this would be his last season and will enter retirement from coaching.

Kahle started coaching basketball at New Harmony over 30 years ago. He coached both boys’ and girls’ basketball during his tenure at New Harmony. Coach Kahle also coached girls’ volleyball and was New Harmony’s athletic director also.

Coach Kahle has coached many students and even said he coached former players who now have grandkids that he has coached.

Kahle is married and he has coached his kids along with many of his grandchildren. He has truly had a long and prosperous career.

When we met for this interview, I asked him to tell me about his most recent team. I wanted to hear what he thought about the obstacles that were predicted and how he felt about their success.

Kahle explained, “These girls are great girls and not sure they understood how good they could be in basketball and they had

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Coach Kahle and I talked about his time at New Harmony as well as North Posey and he explained, “I taught 36 years at New Harmony and in those 36 years, I coached 18 seasons of boys’ basketball and 18 seasons of girls’ basketball. During that time, I coached varsity girls’ volleyball for five years, coached several grade school and junior high teams during that time.

New Harmony was a really small community and I was the athletic director and at times it was hard to find a coach at the rate we were going to pay. There were times I had to make time to coach.”

I wanted to know more about the 2001-2002 New Harmony girls’ basketball team that won the Wood Memorial sectional and advanced to the Loogootee regional championship game and lost in overtime to Loogootee.

That team had two outstanding players with Whitney Espenlaub and Jackie Moore. I asked Kahle to tell me about advancing in the tournament with that team, “I think we were 20-1 in the season, and lost in the regional finals on a last second three second three pointer in overtime. The one lost

we had in the season was against Carmi and they put a point on the scoreboard that was never scored.

I was a little bitter about that.”

The coach and I talked about character building qualities and he explained to me what he thought was important, “One of the things I like to explain to the team is that every girl on that team is important. They are not all going to get the same playing time and they are not going to get the same notoriety, but every person is part of that team to make it successful. I think this team kind of shown that with the freshman girls who never played a minute of varsity basketball, but those girls were at every practice and competed just the same as the upperclassman and that’s important.”

Coach Kahle explained to me how he kept up the morale of his players during the season. “We are playing for the next game and we are playing to have fun. One of the best compliments I’ve received was that one of the parents told me that her daughter was sad that I wasn’t coaching after this season. She said I had the best mix of humor and discipline she could imagine.”

Coach Kahle mentioned that this season was one of his favorite teams. I wanted to know if there were any other teams that were at the top of his list. Kahle explained, “yes, the team when Whitney (Espenlaub) and Jackie (Moore) played. That was a fun year, but there was a whole lot more pressure that year winning so many games. When I started coaching girls’ basketball at New Harmony, we would never get more than about ten or twelve

Coach Larry Kahle people in the stands and a few parents for the games. By the time we were winning in 2001-2002, we were getting bigger crowds for the girls’ games than the boys got, along with all kinds of help from coaches and everyone wanting to help. I had a boys’ team that had Annemarie Cardin’s and Haley Wilson’s dads playing on in New Harmony and that was a really good team back in the 80’s. They took Princeton to the sectional championship and lost by four or five points.”

One of Coach Kahle’s favorite moments was watching his granddaughter Annemarie Cardin hit the game winning shot against Tell City in last season’s sectional semifinal game. Kahle and his wife plan to travel now after retiring from the game. Next season Kahle wants to travel and watch his formers players play college basketball. He has three grandkids in Indianapolis area that are 10, 7, and 4. Kahle stated, “my grandkids are getting involved in activities and stuff and I hope to

be able to get up there and watch them perform a whole lot more. I hope to play a whole lot of golf.

I’m still going to substitute teach.

I like to be around the kids and I won’t take away the possibility of maybe sitting on the bench as an assistant coach for somebody somewhere.”

Kahle and I talked about some of our favorite teams and favorite athletes. Kahle explained,” Michael Jordan (is one of my favorites), not because of how many points he scored, but because of how hard he worked away from the gym floor. Larry Bird was also one of my all-time favorite basketball players. For a long time, I was a huge San Francisco Giants baseball fan, but all the strikes and everything kind of turned me off from baseball. I like to watch the NFL. I was probably more of a Peyton Manning fan than I was a Colts fan. As far as coaching, I loved Bobby Knight.

I never coached like Bobby and didn’t agree with a lot of things Bobby has done, but I loved his passion and the way he ran a tight clean program.”

I enjoyed the interview with Coach Kahle and I wanted to spotlight him this week so that everyone can celebrate his last season of coaching. He has had many years of experience in coaching at North Posey and New Harmony. I like the way he has been so influential to so many kids in their lives and how well respected he is. Not just a coach, but as a good person. I wish Larry the very best in his next chapter in life. Maybe someday, we will see Coach Kahle back on the bench again. Happy Retirement, Coach Kahle.

The Poseyville Kiwanis Award has been given to a girls basketball player every year Awards were given at last Tuesday night’s Girls Basketball Award Banquet at The since 1976. The award is given to a player that excels in Basketball, Athletics, Academics and Attitude. Pictured is this years recipient, Kim Weaver along with Poseyville Red Wagon in Poseyville. Pictured l to r: Claire Muensterman, Award for best Mental Kiwanis member Warren Korff who presented the award at last Tuesday’s award ban- Attitude, Haley Wilson, Awards for Most Assists (62) and Most Improved, and Kim Weaver, Awards for Most Rebounds (153) and Highest Free Throw Percentage. quet at the Red Wagon. Photos by Heather Morlan

County winter athletes honored

By Chris Morlan Winter sports season has come to a close for both North Posey and Mount Vernon high schools.

Many Posey County athletes received awards for this season.

Mount Vernon senior Hallie Fisher was voted to the HBCA District All-Star team for the 2017 – 2018 basketball season. These honors are voted on by the local area coaches. The top

10 recipients are selected as district All-Stars. Fisher will continue her basketball career at Brescia University next season.

Lady Viking senior Kim Weaver was named to the Evansville Courier and Press All-Southwestern Indiana second team.

Weaver will continue her basketball career next season at Olney Central Junior College.

Viking senior Jacob San-

ford was selected to participate in the HBCA All-Star basketball Game on Sunday, April 6 at Bloomington High School North.

North Posey Senior Viking basketball players that received Academic All-State Honorable Mentioned are David Bender, Jordan Goedde, Brandon Hamman, Corey Heath and Drake Rogers.

Lady Viking senior Danielle Perry was named

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first team academic allstate by the ICGSA. Perry was also named honorable mentioned academic allstate by the IBCA. Taylor Vaughan was honorable mentioned academic allstate for both IBCA and the ICGSA. Senior Christine Scheller was awarded honorable mentioned academic all-state by the ICGSA. Manager MacKenzie Atkins was awarded honorable mentioned academic all-state by the ICGSA. Mount Vernon freshman Brooke Jackson earned IBCA/Subway Underclassmen Honorable Mentioned All-State. Jackson was starter last season for the Lady Wildcats and will return to the team with a lot of experience next season.

Congratulations to all award winners.

Viking senior Jacob Sanford was selected to participate in the HBCA All-Star basketball Game on Sunday, April 6.

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Leagues include Jr. Kickers (4-5 year olds), K-first, second through third, and fourth to sixth-grades. They are co-ed. The deadline is March 23. We need head coaches and assistant coaches (subject to background check) for our teams. Jr. Kickers starts April 10 and league games start April 14.

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MV Hall of Fame inductees announced The Mount Vernon M-Club, Inc., at its regular monthly meeting announced those to be inducted into the thirtyfourth class of the Mount Vernon Athletic Hall of Fame.

Athletes names: Jessica Reinitz Anselman (2007), Tasha Hack (2007), Kyle Kopatich (2007), Coach Don Sellers, Jacob Smith (2007) and Diana Therkeld (2007).

Also being honored is Carl J. Redman, who will receive the Darwin Reueger Service Award.

Gary Redman, former MVHS Athetic Director and Hall of Fame Inductee in 1990, will be the guest speaker.

The Hall of Fame Banquet will be Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mount Vernon High School Cafeteria. Tickets are on sale at the MVHS Athletic Office or by calling Jackson Higgins at 812-838-3149 before March 28.

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Dance Cats end successful season Members of the Mount Vernon High School Dance Cats, recently named IHSDTA Regional Champions, are: Front row, team captains Bailie Kimmel, Hope Sinnett, and Riley Hollinger. Back row, l to r: Madison O’Daniel, Brooke Pate, Tori Thompson, Whitney Young, Katie Tanner, and Hannah Nurrenbern.

The team won first in Division A: Hip Hop, second in Division A: Jazz and was voted Best Costumes. It has been 14 years since the Dance Cats won a Regional Championship and first year for a Hip Hop Regional win.

The Dance Cats then went on to IHSDTA State Finals and placed third in Division A: Hip Hop, fourth in Division A Jazz and were voted Best Costumes.

This year’s scores for both Division A: Hip Hop and Jazz at state were the closest they have ever been. With the difference between third and four place in jazz coming down to .04. Photo submitted

Pocket Athletic Conf. honors Viking athletes

By Chris Morlan The Pocket Athletic Conference announced their allconference teams that were honored. North Posey’s girls’ basketball team had Senior Kim Weaver make all-conference first team and Sophomore Haley Wilson made honorable mention all-conference.

Kim Weaver, an Olney Central signee, averaged 18 points per game and led the Lady Vikings in scoring.

Haley Wilson averaged 12 points a game and will be the Lady Vikings and is the

leading scorer returning for next season.

The boys’ basketball team had two players named allconference. Jacob Sanford and Josiah Ricketts were both named to first team allconference for the second year in a row.

Senior Jacob Sanford was a three-year starter for the Vikings and averaged 16.4 points per game. Sophomore Josiah Ricketts led the Vikings in scoring with 18.5 points a game and is the only returning starter back for the Vikings next season.

Former North Posey High School basketball coach Rick Wilgus recently won his 400th career game coaching Evansville Memorial. Congratulations to Coach Wilgus! Photo submitted

At left, the Mount Vernon High School cheer team held their banquet at Western Hills Country Club on Thursday, March 8 to celebrate a successful year. Front row, seniors: Lyndsay Keitel, Kate Adams, Audrey Dausman, Maddie Bulkley and Carley Curtis. Middle row, juniors: Emily Juncker, Janell Schirtzinger, Ariel Robison and Courtney Bourne. Back row, freshmen and sophomores: Alexis Alldredge, Elizabeth Ries, Lindsay Rye, Emma Yarber, Sophie Rickert, Autumn Schaffer and Amber Allyn. Not pictured: Bryley Harms, Elizabeth Kershaw, Kyndsey Voerster. Photo by Heather Allyn

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PAGE B7 Members of the Southern Indiana Junior High Athletic Conference championship wrestling team from Mount Vernon are, kneeling: Malaki Harms, Jarrett Dye, Zack Bulkley, Chris Newman, Matthew Michel, and Chandler Middleton. In back, standing, are: Coach Hunter Stevens, Aaron Weis, Hannah West, Lucas Michel, Isaac Bollinger, Derek Hollinger, Brady Hook, Joseph Michel, Matthias Gates, Colton Lippe, Gage Delgman, Mason Suits, Hunter Elderkin, Beau Baldwin, and Coach Riley Anspaugh. Photo submitted

Court News Arrests March 2 Donnie Lee Sorrell - Princeton - Warrant, Stalking, Invasion of Privacy, Invasion of Privacy, Invasion of Privacy, Harassment - PCS Kole Bonham - Mount Vernon - Possession of Marijuana, Operating Never Licensed - ISP March 3 Geoffrey Ward-Henderson, KY - Residential Entry, Criminal Trespass - PCS Julie Walls - Wadesville - Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine - PCS Daniel Lawson - Mount Vernon - Public Intoxication - PCS Charles Barker - Evansville - Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS March 4 Charles Brendel - Evansville - Visiting a Common Nuisance - PCS

March 5 Travis Wenderoth - Wadesville - Battery, Disorderly Conduct March 6 Justin Marret - Evansville - Warrant, Operating a Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License (failure to appear) - PCS Complaints February 24 3:15 a.m. - Suspicious - Caller advised someone just rang their doorbell - Hawthorne, Mount Vernon 7:10 a.m. - Theft-Automobile - Reference her vehicle being stolen last night - Copperline Road, Mount Vernon 1:00 p.m. - Assault - Had a male subject grab her rear-end last week. Request to speak with an officer - Elm, Mount Vernon

February 25 10:15 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Vandalism including melted mailbox and tp - Moye Road, Wadesville 11:16 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Caller advised his truck was egged last night - Wolflin Street, Mount Vernon 3:14 p.m. - Trespassing - Caller advised female subject is walking out now, she is not supposed to be there - South Street, New Harmony

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February 26 8:48 a.m. - Assault - Male subject was assaulted. Does not need medical attention - 800 South, Owensville 9:14 a.m. - Message - Caller requests a call.

Advised brother will not return his scooter Water Street, Mount Vernon 10:04 a.m. - Theft - Theft of a hydraulic trailer over the weekend - Old SR 62, Mount Vernon 12:31 p.m. - Officer Standby - Request standby, brother is returning scooter. Believes there will be an altercation - Water Street, Mount Vernon 12:38 p.m. - Assault - Ex-husband has thrown a coke on caller and spit on caller - Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon 2:22 p.m. - Vandalism - Believes kids have set her mailbox on fire - Lang Road, Poseyville 4:30 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised female subject wearing gray shirt took off southbound on Pearl Street, stole - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 4:45 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Juveniles in the area kicking bricks out of the building and smoking in front - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 5:58 p.m. - Citizen Assist - Caller is wanting officer at her residence in reference male subject’s wife trying to fight - Walnut Street, Mount Vernon 6:35 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised he is wanting to report his moped stolen - No location, Mount Vernon 8:19 p.m. - Suspicious - Caller advised garage door is open - Lakeview Drive, Mount Vernon 9:11 p.m. - Citizen Assist - Caller advised exlandlord has put all the caller’s property in the alley - Copperline Road, Mount Vernon 11:17 p.m. - Noise Complaint - Neighbors are screaming, threatening to hurt each other South Street, New Harmony February 28 12:25 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Sister has called the caller and advised someone is trying to break in - North Street, Cynthiana 7:56 a.m. - Fight - Two females beating up another female - Jefferson Drive, Mount Vernon 8:58 a.m. - Attempted Breaking and Entering - Appears someone tried to break into the residence - Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon 9:07 a.m. - Officer Standby - Damage to back door of trailer. Believes someone has been squatting - Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon 9:23 a.m. - Harassment - Male subject is bullying another male subject - No location, Mount Vernon

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3:05 p.m. - Threatening - Caller advised one of the employees is being threatened, over texting - SR 62, Mount Vernon 11:02 p.m. - Noise Complaint - Wants an officer to come and tell the people to quiet down - Water Street, Mount Vernon March 1 9:38 a.m. - Theft - Caller is needing a report for identity theft - Bigge Lane, Evansville 9:47 a.m. - Threatening - Advised occurred on Sunday night. Advised a boy was pointing a knife at female’s face - Main Street, Mount Vernon 3:30 p.m. - Theft - Advised several items stolen from residence - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 4:07 p.m. - Assault - Assaulted by female subject and another subject at store - Second Street, Mount Vernon 5:11 p.m. - Theft - Caller is requesting to speak with an officer reference items stolen from the back of his residence - Locust Street, Mount Vernon 8:22 p.m. - Fight - Caller advised her ex is refusing to leave the residence. Advised he is yelling - Canal Street, Mount Vernon Circuit Court Felony/Misdemeanor Jeffrey Beckham, 43, Evansville. Attempted Theft, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, stay off all property of McKim’s IGA, two years probation and fees. Two years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Keshawna Givens, 27, Evansville. Domestic Battery, Level 6 Felony. Amended, Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor. 40 days Posey County Jail.

Troy L. Harms, 42, Evansville. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs. Nine months Indiana Department of Corrections.

Thomas Michael Ryan, 26, Evansville. Ct. 1Possession of Altered Handgun, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Carrying a Handgun Without a License, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 5- Operating a Vehicle With an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .08 or More, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 5 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, driver’s license suspended 60 days. Ct. 12 years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- 180 days Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- 180 days Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 4- 180 days Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended to Community Corrections.

Collin Smith, 41, Evansville. Attempted Theft, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, stay off all property of McKim’s IGA, two years probation and fees. Two years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Joshua Smith, 29, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, one year probation and fees, counseling. Ct. 1- 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Joshua J. Smith, 29, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, driver’s license suspended 60 days, one year probation and fees. One year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Jennifer Trout, 41, Mount Vernon. Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 180 days good behavior. Ten days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Christopher Yates, 41, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, 18 months probation and fees. 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

2018-047

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Alcohol Beverage Board of Posey County, Indiana will hold a public hearing at 10:00 am on March 21, 2018 at the City Hall Annex Building, 520 Main Street, in the city of Mount Vernon in said county, to investigate the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit by the applicants listed herein to wit:

Posey County is hoping to obtain a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) for a Plan Grant for the purpose of updating the Posey County Comprehensive Plan. To aid with that process, the Posey County Area Plan Commission is requesting assistance from the residents in the county.

Some residents in this service area recently received a survey from the Posey County Area Plan Commission and the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana (EDCSWI). That survey is the first in a series of steps to help the county qualify for grant funding which, if awarded, will help with the costs associated with updating the comprehensive plan.

The current plan was finalized in December of 2008 with the recommendation that it be updated at least every 10 years for the purpose of insuring its relevance to the County’s decision making process and to incorporate current and projected economic trends.

The potential grant opportunity is available through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and requires current information regarding household demographics of randomly selected households located within the proposed service area.

The Posey County Area Plan Commission encourages residents who received the survey to complete it and return it in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope to the EDCSWI. Survey responses are kept strictly confidential.

Individuals with questions about the survey or the potential grant opportunity are encouraged to contact Carol Hagedorn or Karen Conia with the EDCSWI at (812) 423-2020 or at 318 Main Street, Suite 400, Evansville, Indiana 47708.

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana. Upon the following Special Use application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto:

Published in the Posey County News on March 13, 2018 - hspaxlp

Published in the Posey County News on March 13, 2018 - hspaxlp

RR6520321 Beer & Wine Retailer - Restaurant RENEWAL KENT W WENDEROTH 7154 HWY 66 Wadesville IN D/B/A HOOSIER PIZZA DL6594314 Beer Wine & Liquor - Package Store RENEWAL WATZLAVIK HOLDINGS , LLC 233 WEST THIRD ST Mount Vernon IN D/B/A ROADHOUSE LIQUORS PAUL D WATZLAVIK 1719 GREENBRIAR CIRCLE Mount Vernon, President HOLLY H WATZLAVIK 1719 GREENBRIAR CIRCLE Mount Vernon, Secretary DL6513267 Beer Wine & Liquor - Package Store RENEWAL WATZLAVIK HOLDINGS LLC 1023 CHURCH ST New Harmony IN D/B/A NEW HARMONY WINE & SPIRITS INC DL6529666 Beer & Wine Dealer - Grocery Store RENEWAL DOLGENCORP LLC 432 SOUTHWIND PLAZA Mount Vernon IN D/B/A DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #1150 RR6532518 Beer & Wine Retailer - Restaurant RENEWAL HARMONIE WAY, LLC 500 CHURCH STREET New Harmony IN Published in the Posey County News on March 13, 2018 - hspaxlp

SPECIAL USE: DOCKET NO: 18-04-SU-BZA APPLICANT: Gena Hisch OWNER: Gena Black & Chad E. Hisch PREMISES: Part of the West half of the West half of Section Thirty-one (31), Township Four (4) South, Range Thirteen (13) West, lying in Harmony Township, Posey County, Indiana containing 0.775 acres, more or less. More commonly known as 6200 N. Highway 69, New Harmony, Indiana. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office).

Nature of Case: Applicant requests a Special Use for a home occupation (beauty shop) in a (A) Agricultural Zoning District Section 153.032 (B) (12) Use Unit 28 - Home Occupations, and Section 153.173 (B) (1) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County.

POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION MY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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North Posey Junior High wrestlers placed first at a Gibson Southern tournament on March 3. Front row: Landon Cyr, Roland Biggs, Camden Lupfer, Trace Martin, Wyatt Willman, Kaleb Baehl, Brant Oakley, Gavin Wheeler, Will Werner, Austin Thornburg, Mason O’Brien, and Tyler Gengelbach. Back row: Lander Shelby, Austin Bruce, Camden Farrar, Logan Coultas, Will Weatherholt, Landon Epley, Stone Silver, Tristan Gammon, Levi Freeman, Zach Cox, Caden Meredith, Coaches: Jordan Gould, Lorenzo Turi, Kameron Kendall. Photo submitted

Members of the North Posey fifth-grade AAU basketball team finished second in this weekend’s Pike Central Charger Shootout. Pictured are front row, l to r: Cade Buecher, Seth Turpin, Noah Koester, and Trey Schipp. Second row: Austin Schmitt, Grant Stinson, Henry Martin, Tate Wilson, Jack Hirsch, and Stone Riecken. Not pictured are Evan Tuley and Brennan Butcher. Coaches: Lance Buecher, Jake Riecken, Kevin Schmittz. Photo submitted

Austin Bethel placed third in NCAA Division III National Tournament last week at the Cleveland Public Auditorium and was named an All American. Austin won the NCAA Central Region Tournament earning him a trip to the national tournament — quite an accomplishment for a freshman.

Bethel’s high school coach, Tim Alcorn, along with many Mount Vernon supporters were proud to be in attendance to see his accomplishments.

“Austin Bethel becomes our program’s First All-American and he does so in true Bethel style ... by Fall. So proud of this young man’s efforts. He deserves this. Congrats and thank you Austin.

Austin is a freshman at Wabash College. Photo submitted

Yard/Rummage/Garage Sales

Upscale Home Decor Sale!!!

March 24-25, 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

All custom-made drapes, coverlets, King and Queen, with dust ruffles to match.

Selection of Longaberger baskets, pictures, lamps, area rugs, household accessories, etc.

Also available...Entire rack of “Cabi” clothing (50% off or less) Dishes, pictures, mirrors, space heaters, etc.

RV accessories including Road Master Hitch.

Lots of beautiful costume jewelry, crocks & butter churn, cabinet pulls and garden hoses, lighted Christmas tree, wreaths, and other decorations, end tables, miscellaneous florals, and other items too numerous to mention. Three-family!!!!

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Help Wanted Responsible energetic individual to do lawn care, some minor plumbing, and electrical repairs for apartment complex. Must have experience with zero turn mowers, trimmers and some maintenance experience preferred.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and be drug free.

Apply in person at: 465 W. 9th St. Mt. Vernon

HIRING SEASONALCDLDRIVERS AND GENERAL HELP with valid driver’s license at

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Minnie Buffington’s 90th Birthday Party!

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March 17 • 2 - 4 p.m.

First Christian Church, MV

APL Accepting Bids for Mowing

A or B CDL’s are preferred or can obtain Temp Ag CDL. Must pass drug and background check.

The Alexandrian Public Library is accepting bids for property yard maintenance. Expected maintenance will include mowing all lawn areas, trimming around all trees, outbuildings, play areas, and sidewalks, weeding and fertilizing, and fall leaf removal. Property includes library grounds and grounds owned by APL across Fifth Street. The winning bidder must be able to provide proof of insurance.

Call 812-874-2236

Bids should be submitted by noon on Monday, March 19 to: Yard Maintenance, Alexandrian Public Library 115 W. Fifth St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Bids will be discussed at the March meeting of the Alexandrian Public Library’s Board of Trustees, held March 20 at 4:15 pm in the study rooms of the Alexandrian Public Library. The Board reserves the right to accept any bid or accept no bid at all.

HELP WANTED Part Time Positions Available for Truck Drivers and Laborers At Local Ag Business.

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Experienced Line Cook for local well established west side busy restaurant.

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Please send Resume to: PO BOX 18172, Evansville, IN 47719

Hostess/Server/Bartender Immediate opening for busy well established local (rural) restaurant/bar. Approx. 15-20 hours a week.

Competitive salary and tips.

Call 812-963-9310 after 10 am ask for Linda or Heather. Or send resume to: PO BOX 18172, Evansville, IN 47719

Sudoku and Crossword Puzzles

The solution to last week’s puzzles:

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MOUNT VERNON AND NEW HARMONY MINISTERIAL SERVICES - MARCH 30, 2018 REV. HARRY WHEATCROFT MEMORIAL GOOD FRIDAY CROSSWALK 1pm at New Harmony Christian Church at 307 Brewery Street in New Harmony. They visit each church in town, stop and have a reading, a prayer, then move to the next church.

MV MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. It will be held this year at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 602 Mulberry Street in Mount Vernon.

NH MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AND BREAKFAST Sunrise Service will be held at 6:30 am at the Roofless Church, Breakfast will follow at the New Harmony Christian Church.

A Time to Rejoice Please join us in celebrating the miracle of Christ’s resurrection this Easter season

Palm Sunday

March 25 - 10am Palm Procession and Passion Gospel Service

Maundy Thursday

March 29 - 6pm The service begins in the parish hall with Liturgy of the Word and Agape Meal and ends in the church with Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday

March 30 - 6pm The service begins with the Way of the Cross in the church, the Passion Gospel of John, and Reserved Sacrament Communion

The Great Easter Vigil

March 31 - 7pm The Most Holy of Nights: The service includes the lighting of the new fire and paschal candle, renewal of baptismal vows and Holy Communion. This service completes Lent and ushers in Easter.

A pitch-in reception follows the service including food and beverages given up during Lent.

Easter Sunday

April 1 - 10am A Holy Eucharist service with Flowering of the Cross. An Easter Egg hunt follows the service.

St. John’s Episcopal Church 602 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN

812-838-5445 www.www.mtvstjohns.org Facebook: StJohns Church

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HARMONIE STATE PARK & THE FRIENDS OF HARMONIE STATE PARK Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 at 10 am. Ages 0 to 12.

CHARLES FORD RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES OF NEW HARMONY Annual Children’s Egg Hunt: Friday, March 30 at 1 pm Sharp. 920 S. Main Street, New Harmony, IN, 812-682-4675. Ages 0-10.

SAINT PETER’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31 at 11:30 am. 2800 St. Phillips Road, Mount Vernon. 0-12 years of age.

Bring your own baskets. Enjoy visiting with the Easter Bunny, Crafts, Games, and Lunch Provided. Learn the true meaning of Easter. Everyone welcome.

MARRS TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 17 at 10 am Sharp, Station 2 - 5690 S. Ford Road.

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The Easter Story as told in the King James Bible The Last Supper - And his disciples went forth, and came into

The Crucifixion - And when they were come to the place, which

the city, and found as he said unto them: and they made ready for the passover.

And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. ~ MARK 14:16-17 And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Verily I say unto you. I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. ~ MARK 14:22-25

is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father forgive them; for they know not what they do. ~ LUKE 23:33-34 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the vail of the temple was rent in the midst. And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, he said, Father into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. ~ LUKE 23:44-47

The Betrayal - And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the peo ple. Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. ~ MATTHEW 26:47-49 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. ... And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done?

But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. ~ MATTHEW 27:2, 23-26

Jesus Led Away, Mocked - Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying Hail King of the Jews! And they spit on him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.

And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him and led him away to crucify him. ~ MATTHEW 27:27-31 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. And there followed him a great company of people and women, which also bewailed and lamented him. ~ LUKE 23:26-27

Jesus Is Risen - And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. ~ MARK 16:2-7

Received Up Into Heaven - So then, after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven and sat on the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. ~ MARK 16:19-20 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. ~ LUKE 24:51-53

Why Christians Celebrate - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. ~ JOHN 3:16-17

Easter Sunday • April 1, 2018 First United Methodist Church

Immanuel Church of Christ

Easter Sunrise Service: 6:30 am Easter Worship Services: 8:15 am and 10:30 am

Sunrise Service: 6:30 am Easter Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:30 am Easter Program: 9 am Easter Worship: 10 am

601 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IN 812-838-2640 www.firstumcmv.com

5812 Ford Road N, Mount Vernon, IN 812-985-3115

Mount Vernon Community Church

Mount Vernon Baptist Church

Black’s Chapel UMC Palm Sunday, March 25: 10:30 am Last Supper Drama: March 29: 7 pm Easter Sunday Service: 10:30 am

Good Friday Experience, March 30: 6-8 pm

Sunrise Service, April 1: 6:30 am Easter Celebration Service, April 1: 10:30 am

1800 West Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, IN 812-838-0318 www.blackschapelmv.org

1717 Main Street, Mount Vernon, IN 812-838-4555 www.mvbaptist.church

Salem United Church of Christ (Heusler)

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Maundy Thursday Service, March 29: 7 pm Easter Egg Hunt/Activities: March 31, 10 am Easter Sonrise Service: 7 am Easter Breakfast: 8 am Easter Sunday School: 9 am Easter Worship Service: 10:15 am

Lenten Evening of Reflection, March 21: 6 pm Palm Sunday, March 25: 10 am Maundy Thursday, March 29: 6 pm followed by Agape Meal Easter Sunday Worship, April 1: 10 am

11325 Old Lower Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 • 812-985-2542 • Pastor: Al Schmitz

512 Granary Street, New Harmony, IN 812-682-4604

Trinity United Church of Christ

Poseyville Christian Church

Maundy Thursday Service, March 29 Holy Communion: 7 pm Easter Sonrise Service: 7 am Easter Breakfast: 7:45 am Easter Worship Service: 10:10 am

Fellowship and donuts: 9:15 am Sunday School 9:30 am Easter Worship Service: 10:30 am

505 Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon, IN 812-838-3805 www.mytrinityucc.com

6 East Main Street, Poseyville, IN 812-874-3411 poseyvillecc@gmail.com

Stewartsville United Methodist Church

Harvestime Temple

Easter Sunday Service: 7 am Breakfast and Egg Hunt to follow

Good Friday, March 30 Glow in the dark Egg Hunt: 7 pm Prizes, Lots of Fun Easter Sunrise Service: 6:30 am Easter Worship Service: 10 am

10060 Pumpkin Run Road, Poseyville, IN 812-682-3064 www.stewartsvilleumc.wordpress.com 101 Roosevelt Dr., Mount Vernon, IN 812-838-5447 www.harvestimetemple.com

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- America Needs a Good Story

By Dr. Glenn Mollette

Americans are waiting and hoping. We’re hoping for something and we aren’t exactly for sure what we are hoping for. Internally it’s always the hopes of something better around the corner.

Many of us grew up believing that if we worked hard, tried hard and stayed with it that life would work out and eventually become easier. The unfortunate dilemma that many Americans are facing is life is not any easier. Medical care continues to be an escalating crisis. Premiums steeply rise with an increasing cost regardless if you have a medical card.

Retirees are less and less retired. Old people are seen working everywhere trying to earn a few dollars to buy groceries or pay rent. Social Security tells us we can expect to draw fewer dollars in the future. State governments are in trouble from Illinois, to California, New Jersey, Connecticut and Kentucky. They among others are shuffling to figure out how to pay government retirees and their retired school teachers. Most retirees are now facing giving up some retirement pay and paying an increasing medical care cost.

Education continues to escalate in cost. Public Universities are demanding $20,000 to $40,000 a year and that’s just for tuition. Housing, food, books, transportation all increases the cost of education after high school. Most of America’s families don’t have a $100,000 lying around for a college degree. College loans are crippling America’s young people plus the back breaking interest payments.

In recent years we have been made aware of America’s water shortage. Towns and counties across America are struggling with old debilitated infrastructures, leaky pipes, mismanagement of funds and contamination. In the meantime America’s pastime has moved beyond baseball and has become devouring each other.

control of a country that nobody can control. I wonder how much money we would have if we didn’t spend trillions on other nations? How much money would we have for our state government retirees and school teachers if our state governments didn’t raid and spend what these workers contribute on other projects? There is nothing right about that nor is it right that our government spends our Social Security dollars on wars and whatever else they please.

Easter is almost here and it’s coming just a bit early it seems this year. It’s not too early for Americans because we need to once again hear about victory over death and defeated living. The only real way that people can overcome adversity is to believe they can.

We have a lot to work out in this country. We need to work together to solve our mental health issues. We have to secure our schools and other vulnerable areas of society.

We can fight all day about our issues and point fingers but we need to point them at ourselves first before pointing at others. Blaming everybody, a President or the Russians is getting us nowhere.

I was out in a country church not too long ago and they were singing an old time song with some of these words included, “It’s not my brother or my sister but it’s me ol’ Lord standing in the need of prayer.” There’s plenty of fault to go around. We elect people who promise one thing and do another. Yet, as Easter approaches we have to remember there was only one perfect person who ever lived we are told in the Bible and that was Jesus. Of course, he was nailed to a cross. That is exactly what we would do to Jesus today in America. We would nail him to a cross just as quickly as they did 2000 years ago. If we didn’t do it physically, we would do it via television, talk radio, fake news and all the rest.

Facebook and other outlets seem to have given everyone a place to say and do it all and it’s not making us better. Congress has never gotten along and political parties have always gone for each other’s jugular vein. Today, it’s worse. Social media, cable news, email and a zillion blogs, online news sources and more make it a point of distributing only the worse, even if it’s fake.

The beautiful part of Easter is that the grave could not contain Jesus. He came back to life. Millions of people around the world have grasped this promise individually in faith and hope. It’s time for America to believe again. We need new life individually and as a nation. Easter is about all of this. The story is about victory over death and the grave. The story is about victorious living. It’s a good story. Americans need a good story.

While all this is going on we are still spending billions in Afghanistan to try to keep

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

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Palm Sunday Service, March 25: 10 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, March 29: 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday Service, March 30: 7 p.m.

Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 31: Noon Easter Sunday Service: 10 am

Maundy Thursday Service: 7 pm at St. Paul’s Good Friday Service: 7 pm at Wadesville Christian Church Easter Sunrise Service: 6 am Worship Services 8:15 and 10:30am

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Poseyville Boy Scout Troop 387 & Poseyville Kiwanis Saturday, March 31, 2018 Pancake Breakfast/Photos with the Easter Bunny 7 - 10:30 am Easter Egg Hunt 9 am

Poseyville Community $5 minimum donation is requested for breakfast. Pictures with the Easter Bunny $2 per person. Bring your camera.

New Harmony Kiwanis Club & The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday March 31, 2018 2 p.m.

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