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Life as we know it...temporarily on hold Local officials make every effort to keep public services open

By Dave Pearce Like much of the nation, Posey County officials have decided to take the threat of coronavirus 19 seriously. Posey County schools will get an extra couple of weeks of Spring Break this year with time not having to be made up…an order from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. But every level of government knows all things are subject to change, nearly minute by minute.

Along with schools, numerous other businesses have had to adapt to efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. According to local health officials, the reason local, state, and national officials are being so proactive in distancing is that the virus can be present in the body without symptoms for five or six days. It can be contagious without symptoms.

As with most viruses that we have known down through time, this virus tends to attack the most vulnerable, the young and the elderly, especially those who already experience some form of respiratory distress. However, some 86 percent will never know

they have the virus while the other 14 percent will have symptoms with severity based on a number of factors including, but not limited to age and general health.

The Posey County Council on Aging has closed all facilities and has suspended all services for the foreseeable future.

Monica Evans, director of the Posey County Council on Aging, indicated that at-risk clients are being assisted by the Posey County Health Department until at least April 6. The Biltmore Estate Tour has been cancelled and refunds will be made. All Posey County Senior Citizens Centers will be closed at least through April 6. However, a homemaker will continue to care for clients in that program. The homemaker will be constantly monitored for any sign of the virus.

According to Denny Schafer, director of the Posey County Health Department, his department plans to pick up as much slack as possible. They are in possession of the Posey County Council on Aging vans and will help the elderly keep necessary

doctor and dialysis appointments.

All school and sports activities involving Posey County schools have been cancelled through at least April 6 when another determination will be made. Officials are hoping that steps taken to prevent the virus will be effective enough for residents to begin to see a return to “normal” life. But again, it will depend on the effectiveness of actions taken.

The Alexandrian Public Library in Mount Vernon will also be shut down.

According to Librarian Stan Campbell, “The APL takes very seriously our responsibility to protect the health and safety of our patrons and staff. Due to confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Indiana, under the guidance of requests made by Governor Holcomb, and with an abundance of caution, APL will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 tentatively through

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NH Bed and Breakfast gets APC nod

By Dave Pearce Several neighbors of property located at 5150 Old Plank Road in New Harmony were present for Thursday’s Posey County Area Plan Commission meeting. On the agenda was a request by property owners Ryan and Lucinda Embrey to rezone the property from agricultural to a Residential Multiple Family Zoning. The Embreys have indicated they plan to operate a Bed and Breakfast out of the home which they purchased about two years ago.

According to information distributed to Plan Commission members during the meeting, the home was built in 1929 by Donald Blair on what was originally a wood plank toll road.

The home is an arts and crafts style bungalow that operated as a working farm for many years. The Blair family remained the sole caretakers of the property until the Embreys purchased the home in 2018.

The Embreys presented their plans to the Commission. They indicated they plan to live on the main floor of the home and have three bedrooms upstairs to serve as a place for accommodations and relaxation and refreshment for visitors to the bed and breakfast. A refurbished smokehouse also offers a bunk bed and plumbing for outdoor enthusiasts.

Several in attendance voiced a variety of concerns regarding the plans the Embreys have for the home. Neighbor Sandra Underwood told the Commission that the area is a country area and she would like to see it remain that way. She also indicated that she had heard that a wedding chapel on the property could be in the future that could disturb the serenity. She also stated that the property is located on a dangerous curve and that minimal traffic

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Golf cart theft recovery has a twist

By Lois Mittino Gray “What’s the ‘untold’ story on solving the golf cart thefts? What played out there?” Councilman Andy Hoehn asked Police Chief Tony Alldredge at the March 12, meeting of the Mount Vernon Board of Works and Public Safety. Alldredge obliged and gave a full recounting of the steps leading up to solving the case and returning the three carts back to their owners this past week.

The thefts occurred from a Mount Vernon business called Carts, Parts, and More, located on Old Highway 62, on January 24, 2020. Video security footage that night showed three Club Car golf carts loaded into a trailer having a large number ‘31’ written on its side, and driven off by a large Ford Truck. A Warren, JT Rapp, proposing to Elle Woods, Julia Facebook post showing pictures of the heist, asking for any inforKingery, during Mount Vernon High School’s production mation, was posted by the Mount Vernon Police Department on of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Photo by Amber Allyn social media on January 30.

Alldredge reported at the meeting that his department received a tip from a sheriff’s department in Georgia, who saw the MVPD post on Facebook. “They had similar items stolen in their county, had done some background work and recognized the ‘31’ trailer, and relayed that information to us. They gave us the tip on where to look,” he told the board.

“MVPD Detectives went to Lawrenceburg, Ind., to serve a warrant on a residence where they believed the carts were being stored. The golf carts were not found at that location, but other items stolen from Dearborn County were discovered during the search. The owner of that residence was arrested on local felony theft charges. Officers continued to investigate and located two of the three missing golf carts in a rural area of Ripley County,

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Water quality meeting set

By Lynda Baker At the March 10, 2020, meeting of the Poseyville Town Council, Town Marshal Charles Carter explained to the Council that he and the Posey County Health Inspector had toured the town recently. He indicated that some of the properties that needed to be addressed did not fall within the scope of health hazards per current guidelines. Carter indicated he will be contacting other municipalities as to how they handle such matters.

Town attorney Bill Bender indicated that properties of concern should be dealt with on a case by case basis.

Council Member Justin Collins expressed concerns regarding properties with excessive waste. Carter said that putrid waste and/or decaying materials would fall under the Health Department’s guidelines, adding that “Once

we address a property, we will need to follow through”.

Council President Bruce Baker said that any action taken against any such properties would need to be fair and constitutional, and not just about appearances.

Attorney Bender and Carter will continue to review the town’s current ordinances to see whether any revisions or additional ordinances are needed.

The Council approved Corbin Sellers’ application for the Poseyville Police Department to assist Carter. Sellers is presently serving with the Mount Vernon Police Department, lives five minutes from town, has served in the military, and is a member of the Drug Task Force.

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Jody and Christine Cumbee proudly show the autographed Drew Brees jersey they purchased at the North Posey Football Auction Saturday evening at the Knights of Columbus in Saint Wendel. The Brees jersey was the highest single item on the night, bringing over $1,400. Photo by Dave Pearce

Going straight to the source...

Area resident now living in China relates Coronavirus experience

By Dave Pearce While The United States seems to be in the “ramping up” stage of the Coronavirus outbreak, one area native who has spent the last eight years in China is hoping that China is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. A loose estimate has about 70 percent of the stores again open in the area called home by Jason Elliott.

Elliott, a Dubois County native who moved to China to teach English several years ago, indicated on Saturday evening that after a fast start, the Chinese government issued a quarantine suggestion for his area to help control the spread of the virus.

“I was house bound strictly because other than the grocery, pharmacy and a few restaurants that offered only take out, there was nowhere to go and nothing to do,” Elliott explained. “Many restaurants closed…most in fact. The few that were open only accepted orders online and the food could be delivered to the gate of your garden, not to your door. In some instances, you could go and order but you could not enter the restaurant. Except McDonalds…you could go in and order and take the food away.

Just today, I went to McDonalds and although they allowed inside dining, there was a limit of one person per table.”

Elliott, resides in Changping, Dongguan, (Dongguan is a city and Changping is a town of that city) north of Hong Kong and about 500 miles from the epicenter of the Coronavirus in the city of Wuhan. He believes his area is seeing fewer and fewer cases of the virus. The government is beginning to relax some of the restrictions. One thing that could be helping, aside from the quarantine, is the weather.

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The most serious time for them, according to Elliott, was from mid-January until just recently.

As of Sunday evening, China, in total, has reported 81,078 cases. with 3,218 deaths. Some 3,099 coming from Hubei alone.

The most affected area of China was Wuhan, the capitol city of the Hubei province, believed to be the origination city of the virus. “I know so many people from Hubei province and some from Wuhan itself,” Elliott said. “There are a lot of people that leave their hometowns and come to Guangdong province to work. That makes it worse. My wife’s home province had the second most deaths after Hubei.”

China is divided into 26 provinces. However, in his home town of 500,000, Elliott was only aware of one case and the next town over had seven confirmed cases of the virus. China 2020 population is estimated to be at 1,439,323,776 people at midyear according to UN data. China’s population is equivalent to 18.47 percent of the total world population.

But he is optimistic that change is underway. Falling infection rates to the lowest level since January and President Xi Jinping’s visit to Wuhan this week suggest all is returning to normal in China.

“It is starting to warm up and it is not raining today,” Elliott said in an exclusive interview with the Posey County News.

“This is the rainy season. Around this time it can rain every day for two weeks or more.”

American scientists have indicated that weather warmth will kill the virus.

Financially, he said his savings took a dent during the ordeal,

Jasan and Sarah Elliott enjoy some free time in Changping, Dongguan, China. but luckily he had money saved. He was never officially under a quarantine, and could come and go from his apartment around his town as much as he wanted. However, friends in other places weren’t as fortunate. Only one family member was allowed to leave their home once a day to go shopping and they had a twohour window to return.

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“These are the days that try men’s souls.� While the words are taken out of the context of Thomas Paine’s attempt to stir up revolutionary spirit, they do seem to be an apt description of the past few days and the weeks leading up to the current situation

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Consider the possibilities in our country. This is no disaster, folks, and there’s no revolution, but we can take these events to consider what is most important to us.

Even before the recent events transpired, I had begun considering a number of possibilities‌whether to try to convert my tiny deck to a tiny greenhouse, or at least a tiny screened-in porch. Whether to

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take a major vacation or just a few mini-vacations over a few weekends. Whether to paint the walls of my house or leave them alone. (I like the colors they are now, just thinking about changing things up) Whether to‌whatever. How about you? What are the possibilities you might be considering?

I’m not cancelling these possibilities and their impor-

Who will decide your death?

After battling multiple sclerosis for twelve years my wife was in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital. The care had been good and everyone was attentive.

The physician in charge of her care pulled me aside one day and said, “Glenn, you know, there comes a time for all of us and your wife has suered with this disease for a long time.

Don’t you think it’s time we let her go on?�

He then added, “We can let her go on or we can try to extend her life as long as possible.� “Doc,� I replied, “I want her to live as long as possible.� “Good enough,� he said, “That’s what we will try to do.�

She lived about two weeks or so after that conversation. During those two weeks she spent quality time with family, her sons and I. She had visitors who had conversations with her. Before her death she was able to speak clearly to me and state her thoughts and wishes. I remember the day we had to take her back to the nursing home that she ate one of the better meals that she had eaten in several weeks. Those two weeks was time that I know she would not have wanted to have given up, nor would I. I have found it interesting looking back now that a couple of the nurses at the nursing home stated to me the day that we got her back to the nursing home, “Glenn, we are so sorry.� It was like they were saying they were sorry about my wife’s death and looking back, that’s exactly what they were talking about. It was like

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the hospital had said to the nursing home sta, “There is nothing more to be done and it’s time to let her die.â€? My question all along has been did they let her die, or did they push or move her death along a little faster? It seemed after her meal that she enjoyed, that she suddenly started going downhill fast, became quieter, groggy and eventually lulled into a sleep in which she never woke up and passed away.

A friend of mine had a stroke recently. A lady who I know who used to work in the hospital said, “After seven days, Medicare will give the hospital an ultimatum. Either she is going to get better or they will tell the hospital to unhook her and let her die.â€? She had a living will and so the hospital sta used the living will to state, “This is what she wants.â€?

I’ve taken note lately that every place I go is pushing a living will document at me. I’m going to have one, but I’ll write it. I don’t need an insurance provider or Medicare writing my living will for me. Whose advantage is the living will for if they have written the document and I have merely signed it? It’s more for their bottom line.

Your life is worth more than the bottom line.

We all will likely be out of control at the end of life. Don’t make it so easy for those who don’t even know you to take your life away from you.

Contact Glenn at GMollette@aol.com.

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tance to me. In fact, I’m not cancelling anything at this point. I’ll be at work every day, doing what I do. Yes, for many of you, day to day routines will change for a while. Even in the midst of the panic and cancellations, remember what hasn’t been cancelled. Taking a walk outside hasn’t been cancelled.

Reading to the kids hasn’t been cancelled. Laughing and singing and hope haven’t been cancelled. Playing in the dirt hasn’t been cancelled (yay, Spring). There is so much we can do; let’s focus on the good, the everyday bits and pieces over which we do have some control.

These are scary days, I admit. Our new “normal� may be nothing close to the normal

Proverbs 4:27 warns us to turn neither to the right or the left. While the Old Testament writer may not have had politics in mind, I think Americans ought to bear this in mind when they go to the polls for the spring primaries or the November general election. As things stand now, voters will likely be faced a choice between socialism and fascism. I hope this is a false dilemma. My hope is that at least one candidate can reclaim some of the middle ground, which has eroded as far left and far right factions play political tug-of-war.

The Democrats and Republicans that I remember from past decades have disap-

peared. So has political goodwill. Civil discussions about allocation of money and national direction have deteriorated into mean-spirited trash talk. We the people deserve better.

Gone are the days when one party referred to another as “the loyal opposition� rather than an enemy of the state.

Not that long ago President Ronald Reagan, a conservative Republican from California, found a way to work with House Speaker Tip O’Neill, a liberal Democrat from Massachusetts. They disagreed, but they worked together, and they got things done. Sure, there was compromise and no one got everything they wanted in a piece of legislation, but there was a cordiality and respect between parties that does not exist today.

Adversaries worked together to pass legislation acceptable to both sides and most important, for the good of the American

we have come to understand and expect. But the human spirit that is in all of us will, of course, prevail. The current situation will right itself.

There will be changes, but most of those changes will be to our beneďŹ t. While I’m not going to go into the politics of the current situation, I do believe that we all need to take a deep breath, and consider the possibilities of the rest of our lives, just as we would normally.

March 12 was National Plant a Flower Day (who comes up with these “National� days??). As you are aware, gardening is my passion. While that particular “Day� has passed, its possibilities have not. In these trying times, let’s all plant

owers of kindness, patience, joy, helpfulness, calm, love, sharing, empathy, playfulness, tolerance, awe, prayer. Take care of you. Check out the facts, then unplug from the news and social media. Stop worrying (I know, easier said than done). Take control of your thoughts. You can, you know.

And always remember that possibilities are out there, and they are endless. There is nothing wrong with your life staying the same, in being comfortable with who you are and where you are, as long as you continue to consider other possibilities. Consider the inďŹ nite possibilities. There is joy in considering the possibilities. Find that joy. And that’s all that matters.

Guest Opinion: By Gary Wockner Curbing U.S. population growth would fight climate change` Millions of young Americans want to shrink their carbon footprints.

The best way for them to do so? Limit their family size.

Having one fewer child can be up to 30 times more eective at cutting greenhouse gas emissions than the next-best action, “living car-free,â€? according to a series of recent studies from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the “Drawdown Project,â€? and other academic papers.

These studies, coupled with heightening anxiety over climate change, have even spawned a global #Birthstrike movement. Across the world,

In Search of a Middle Path

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people -- all of the people, not just some of them. No such cordiality, exibility, or bipartisan spirit exists any more. Republicans and Democrats have degenerated into two warring camps and the United States of America have become the Red States of America and the Blue States of America. The political moderate seems to have gone extinct. I confess: I long for the good old days.

My hope is that the political pendulum once again settles in the center, and the sooner the better. An airplane cannot y with just a left wing or just a right wing.

Both are necessary to keep the aircraft steady. And a capable pilot and copilot are needed up front and center to keep it on course. I will be paying attention to what the candidates say in the days and weeks ahead. On Election Day my vote will go to the man or woman who will steer a middle path.

young people are realizing that the planet simply can’t sustain endless population growth.

However, these reports, as well as #Birthstrike members themselves, often overlook the science behind who actually emits the most greenhouse gases -- and therefore whose population growth needs to be curbed.

Point blank: Citizens in developed countries, especially here in the United States, emit dramatically more greenhouse gases than citizens in developing countries. The Union of Concerned Scientists reports that the average American produces ďŹ ve times more greenhouse gases than the average Mexican and ten times more than the average person in India.

This excessive consumption -- and the rampant materialism that fuels it -- is depleting our natural resources.

Household consumption contributes to “more than 60 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and between 50 percent and 80 percent of total land, material, and water use,� according to a recent study published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology. A report by the Sierra Club indicates the average American consumes 35 times more natural resources than the average person in India and 53 times more resources than the average person in China.

And the Center for Global Energy Policy at Columbia

University published a report indicating that population growth necessitates reliance on high greenhouse gas-emitting energy sources for new construction of buildings, roads, and other infrastructure -- all of which is far more intensive in the United States and other developed countries.

Simply put, if we want to curb greenhouse gas emissions and stop depleting our natural resources, we should focus on limiting population growth in industrialized countries, especially the United States.

America is adding people at a rapid pace. The population has grown by 72 million people since 1965, according to Pew Research. And we’ll add another 100 million people by the year 2065, almost solely due to immigration.

Nearly all immigrants come from countries that have far lower greenhouse gas emissions rates. But once they arrive here, most adopt the prevailing American culture of ravenous energy consumption and consumerism, causing greenhouse gas emissions to soar.

It’s time we look in the mirror and quit ignoring the devastating, planet-destroying impacts of America’s population growth.

Gary Wockner, PhD, is an environmental activist in Colorado specializing in river protection, climate change, and population stabilization.

Web: GaryWockner.com Twitter: @GaryWockner

Thou shalt not steal

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It is easy to have sympathy for thieves if they steal from victims we do not know. Should the victims include acquaintances, friends, family or ourselves, our magnanimity wanes. And while our heart strings are plucked by someone who steals bread to feed their family, if Jean Val Jean had stolen to feed a personal drug habit Victor Hugo might not have portrayed him as a tragic hero. When it comes to our attitude about punishing thieves it is pretty much, “Whose ox is getting gored?�

And over the last few thousands of years we Homo sapiens have applied sanctions on thieves that have ranged from, “go and sin no moreâ€?, to the death penalty. Those of us with Anglo Saxon DNA can search back just about one thousand years ago and ďŹ nd death for theft to be de rigueur in the areas that became Great Britain. Of course, when a society does not have jails what can you do with someone who has no respect for the property of others?

Also, in today’s world we still have countries where thieves are sometimes ogged or who have their hands amputated on occasion. The Book of Matthew (Chapter 5, verse 30) advises oending thieves to cut o their own hands whereas the Old Testament decrees if one steals food because they are hungry we

should not hate them (Proverbs 6:30-31). But Exodus 22: 3-4 declares that a thief who cannot pay restitution should be sold into slavery.

In other words, we humans have tried about every possible penalty from turning the other cheek to execution when it comes to thieves. Usually a ďŹ rst time oender in all legal systems is treated more leniently than a repeat villain. A thief of tender years normally calls for more sympathy than an experienced adult. And a thief who can pay restitution or who appears to be genuinely remorseful fares better than one who is more callous.

Now, Gentle Reader, you may be curious as to why you and I are considering whether it is better to kiss thieves on the top of their heads or to lop their heads o. Well, I confess my own approach to these issues during my ten years as either a prosecuting attorney or a defense attorney has uctuated greatly, usually based on which side I represented in court. But it has been my forty years as a trial judge that has seen the greatest variation in my attitude toward dealing with thieves. I have tried practically every approach from rehabilitation to retribution. SuďŹƒce it to say I have not found a solution to theft; people are still doing it and on a fairly regular basis. My most recent encounter with the phenomenon of someone who has no respect for the property of others involved a friend of mine who had his tractor stolen right out of our pasture next to the cabin where Peg and I live.

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but the sense of being violated and feeling vulnerable is similar with all three. One immediately feels more generally fearful and angry. The one-time sanctity of our home and the conďŹ dence our friend had in the security of his property while on our property has been greatly diminished.

I do not ascribe to Dante Alighieri’s punishment for thieves as he set it forth in Circle 8 of his Divine Comedy. However, it does graphically show how mankind may sometimes feel about thieves. Dante portrayed thieves as having their oending hands bound with ying reptiles that also pierce the thieves’ jugular veins causing the thieves to turn to ashes. The thieves are constantly being turned back to their human form then re-subjected to the ying reptiles. Such a vision for punishing thieves is interesting but hardly in keeping with modern penology. However, Dante’s hypothesized punishments for thieves he personally despised do call upon one’s darkest urge for revenge. Of course, revenge may be understandable but it is not justice.

When it comes to justice, if it ever does, for whoever stole our friend’s tractor, we can probably best hope for something less Draconian than Circle 8, say Circle 3, where thieves would spend eternity lying in ďŹ lthy slush while being constantly pelted with icy rain. However, such a penalty probably should not make it into modern law.

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singing and playing music and was a member of the New Harmony Community Choir. She took care of her grandchildren while their mother’s worked.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Gordon Garrett, sister, Joan Hunckler and a brother-in-law, Larry York.

Pat is survived by her children: Tracy (Rick) Burks, Tim (Leigh) Wiley and Todd (Angela) Wiley; grandchildren: Jennifer (Jason) Kolley, Shawn Burks, Anne Marie (Rusty) Seymour, Joshua Gish, Nathan Wiley, Nickolas Wiley and Jacob Wiley; great grandchildren: Hannah Kolley, Madison Gish and Peyton and Ryder Seymour; siblings: Virginia (Ric) Lloyd, Alan (Donna) Racine; sister-in-law: Marionette Blood and many nieces and nephews.

Due to the national crisis, services will be private at the Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony, Indiana.

A public memorial service will be at a later date.

Donations can be made to: New Harmony Food Pantry, PO Box 203, New Harmony, Indiana 47631.

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

Ashley Olivia Grove Ashley Olivia Grove, 32, of New Harmony, Ind., passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital.

Ashley was born in Evansville, Ind., on July 25, 1987 and graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton Tennessee. She worked at Marshall Disposal as an office manager.

Ashley enjoyed crafts and vacationing with her family. She had a big heart and was very loving and kind.

Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her children.

Ashley is survived by her fiancé, George Martin Jr.; children, Dakotah Lynn Drulard, Gracie Olivia Grove and George Richard Martin III; her mother, Stephanie Gish (Jared); her father, Larry Marshall (Marilyn); sisters, Kandi Sumner (Darrell) and Amanda Goebel (Zachary); brothers, Curtis Grove and Rodger McGee (Rachael); special aunts and uncles, Michele Blythe (Jeff), Kristi Fox (D.J.), David Grove (Marcy) and Mike Douglas; grandparents, Ruby and David Grove and Dorothy Marshall.

Ashley was preceded in death by her brother, Justin

Malcolm Eugene East, Jr.

Beverly Sue Goins

Patricia Kay Wiley Patricia Kay Garrett Wiley, 83, departed this life on the 16 day of March 2020 at Premier Healthcare in New Harmony, Indiana, after an extremely long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born October 30, 1936 in Griffin, Indiana, to Harrison and Virgie (Haggard) Garrett.

When only 1-and-onehalf years old, she lost her father to TB. Jack Racine became her stepfather when she was six-years-old. Pat attended Griffin School and graduated in 1954 as salutatorian of her class. She was a drum major, cheerleader and played girls’ baseball.

She then attended business school and eventually started working at New Harmony National Bank where she met James D. Wiley, the love of her life. They married February 9, 1958 and spent the next 60 years together. Even after she had to gone to the nursing home, Jim faithfully visited her every day until he passed in October 2018.

Pat took care of the books for Wiley Construction, Wiley Trucking and the Wiley Farms. She loved to go on trips with Jim in his semitruck. She also worked for Allyn Abstract Company as bookkeeper for 10 years.

Pat loved her family history.

She loved to host her family reunions. Pat was involved in many Church and community activities including boy and girl scouts. She was member of the New Harmony Christian Church, Tri-Kappa, and New Harmony Ministerial Association. She was one of the charter members of the New Harmony Food Pantry. She loved to serve other people and volunteered many hours at the New Harmony nursing home Pat enjoyed

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Beverly Sue Goins, 69, of Griffin, Ind., born to George Franklin and Emma L. (Arnold) Moss on July 14, 1950, in Evansville, Ind., passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

She attended Central High School in Evansville, Ind., and enjoyed gardening, cookouts, canning fresh vegetables, picking pecans, dancing and family.

She loved to sit in the sun and enjoy the day.

Surviving are her husband: John V. Goins; three sons: John V. Goins (Kim) and Kevin R. Goins (April) both of Griffin, Ind., and Tommy L. Goins (Amanda) of Elberfeld, Ind.; daughter: Teresa J. Adams (William) of Evansville, Ind.; brother: Danny Moss of Mount Vernon, Ind.; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers:

Susan Bergstrom Susan Bergstrom, 60, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on March 10, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown. She was born December 9, 1959 in Evansville, Ind., to Gail and Carolyn (Cox) Norman.

Susan was a 1978 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. She enjoyed sewing and helping others as a seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gail; and father-in-law, Donald Bergstrom.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Steven Bergstrom; daughters, Mandy (Matt Hurd) Bergstrom and Sarah (Jody) Batton; her mother, Carolyn; grandchildren, Damien Batton, Carolyn and Victoria Hurd; brothers, Bobby Norman, Randy (Angie) Norman and Rodger (Andrea) Norman; sister, Terry (Roy) True; mother-in-law, Bonnie M. Bergstrom; nieces and nephews.

OUT OF RESPECT McGee. A celebration of Ashley’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711 with Pastor Aaron Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Wadesville, Ind. Friends may visit from 2 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Browning Funeral Home and again from 10 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made at any Indiana Members Credit Union towards a trust fund for Ashley’s children.

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

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Larry, David and Stevie Moss; sister: Pam Keister and a grandchild: Bentley James Griffin.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Ind., with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Griffin, Ind. Visitation will be 3 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the funeral home.

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TO FAMILIES THAT HAVE LOST LOVED ONES, OUR OBITUARIES ARE RUN IN THEIR ENTIRETY, WITH A PICTURE, AT NO CHARGE.

Malcolm Eugene “Gene” East, Jr., 73, of Cynthiana, Ind., born to Malcolm Eugene and Betty Lou (Robinson) East, Sr. on January 1, 1947, in Evansville, Ind., passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Ind. He was a local carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 224. He enjoyed catfishing, morel hunting, golfing, sports and attending grandchildren’s sporting events.

Surviving are his wife: Debbie Ann (Fields) East; son: Greg East (Cathi) of Poseyville, Ind.; daughter: Tina Stoneberger (Jim) of Poseyville, Ind.; stepdaughter: Caeli Littrell (Steve Heddrich) of Evansville, Ind.; sisters: Kathy Hess of Princeton, Ind., Becky East of Poseyville, Ind., and Sharon Roach of Mount Vernon, Ind.; eightgrandchildren: Damon and Courtney Littrell, Chris, Josh and Zach Stoneberger, Da’Mea Hayes, Tim East and Clair Miley and seven great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a

grandson: Tyler East.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Ind., with burial in Liberty Cemetery in Cynthiana, Indiana.

Visitation was 2 - 7 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016 or online at: www.kidney.org/donation.

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

Paul Michael Chaffin, Sr.

Funeral service were held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. service time on Friday at the funeral home.

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

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Paul Michael Chaffin, Sr., 70, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on March 15, 2020 at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehab. He was born November 2, 1949 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late John and Nola (Gross) Chaffin.

Paul enjoyed working on cars, going fishing, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, John Jr., George, Maurice, Larry, William, and Gerald Chaffin, Dora Trafford and Jennifer Nation.

He is survived by his sons, Paul (Anna) Chaffin, Jr., and Scott Chaffin (Caitlan Titzer); grandchildren, Johnathon and Jalayna Chaffin and Cheyenne and Camry Chaffin.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512

Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Schneider Funeral Home to defray final expenses.

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By no stretch of the imagination am I down-playing the seriousness of Madeleine, you may remember this deadly u, but there is a percentmy many references to your greatage of the population that over-reacts. I grandmother Powers, grandpa’s guarantee that if the news of today told mother,Lucile. In fact, I recently that a late-Spring snow was in the forewrote about the tragedy of her parcast, stores would be ďŹ lled with shopents’ deaths. This was well before pers. The “hunter-gatherersâ€? among us the recent coronavirus outbreak. would be out in full force.

Lucile’s mother and father died only I am, of course, the last person to one day apart, due to the 1917 u. criticize this practice because I make My mother-in-law was only about sure I am well-stocked on many necesa month old at the time, and was sities of life. However, I do not run to left an orphan. She had three older the store to buy a month’s supply of brothers and they were separated as This is the photo of my great-uncle, milk and bread. Now, if there is ever children.

The recent panic over the coro- Leonard Pierpont Morgan, who married a shortage of shoes, I am all set! Curnavirus made me wonder how the my great Aunt, Nell Knowles, from Cyn- rently I have been looking for shoes general public handled that long- thiana. Their love story is an amazing that help my walking ability, but that is ago u. Without the media available tale, chronicled in my up-coming novel, a dierent story.

I may have also mentioned Lucile’s to us now, I had to guess that facts “Madeleine and Nell.â€? Sadly, the u from were hard to come by. I am sure that 1918, shortened his life. Nell went on to tendency to hoard, and all of the things most folks were aware of the fast- have many other adventures. My mother, we found in her small home after she spreading pandemic of that time, but Madeleine, lived several years with her in entered a Florida assisted living facility. She had gone through many years they didn’t get updates by the hour. California. of hard times, and it was a natural reacIt is debatable about the merits of instant news. It is always better to know the facts, but hu- tion for her to ďŹ ll her basement shelves. Did this begin when man beings have a tendency to re-create the “chicken littleâ€? she knew about how hard her grandmother struggled to take story. They also tend to ignore the basic truths in part. If dra- care of her when her parents passed with the u?

It may have also been rooted in the Depression Years, or the shortages of WWII. Many folks from that time were thrifty. If she were alive today, would she be out buying multiple rolls of toilet paper? Perhaps. I am fairly sure she did that 25 years ago. Because her husband, Culver, was killed in the war, she could go and shop at Fort Knox, and she didn’t make that trip without stocking up. I am guessing it would compare to a current-day trip to Sam’s.

However, she went beyond just shopping because she saved every possible item to be re-used. She had dozens of carefully rinsed out plastic butter tubs. She had enough fabric to make clothing for the whole town, let alone dozens of skeins of yarn.

And, yes, she did have a lot of shoes, also. I didn’t realize until much later how the tragedies of her life had aected her.

She was a loving and generous grandmother to my children.

She had picked up strange ideas from her own mother-in-law, and my husband still talks about the silly rules he had to follow as a child. I really do believe that this time of his life also aected who he is today. I try to remember this when he reacts in some odd way.

He and his brother could not play with some undesirable children, and card-playing was forbidden, as well as dancing and other natural pastimes. By the time I became part of the family, these weird rules were long gone. Lucile did her best to give her sons as much as possible.

Getting back to the u in that time, it must have been unimaginable to lose both husband and wife like that. Even now, that would have hit a family hard in all ways. John Black had gotten through the Spanish American war in Cuba and come home to have a family with his beloved wife. They never imagined having life snatched away so abruptly.

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Red Cross - urges healthy individuals to give blood amid coronavirus concerns The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a suďŹƒcient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S. Cold and u season has already impacted the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply.

As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., the number of people eligible to give blood for patients in need could decrease further.

Please make an appointment to donate blood now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Blood donors with type O blood and platelet donors are especially needed right now.

Donating blood is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give or receive blood.

There are no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmissible by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases worldwide of transmissions for any respiratory virus, including this coronavirus, from a transfusion.

The Red Cross only collects blood from individuals who are healthy and feeling well at the time of donation – and who meet other eligibility requirements, available at RedCrossBlood. org. At each blood drive and donation center, Red Cross employees follow thorough safety protocols including wearing gloves, routinely wiping down donor-touched areas, using sterile collection sets for every donation, and preparing the arm for donation with an aseptic scrub.

These mitigation measures will help ensure blood recipient safety, as well as sta and donor safety in reducing contact with those who may potentially have this respiratory infection.

Blood drive hosts play important role Blood drive hosts also play a critical role in maintaining a suďŹƒcient blood supply and are asked to keep hosting blood drives for patients

March 17 - Brenda Hidbrader, Audra Brown, Gene Wasson, Seth Wade, Adam Laughbaum, Reid Laughbaum March 18 - Carlene VanLaningham, Dan Busler, Lacy Wilson March 19 - Nick Watson, Stacey Cross, Debra Cullum, Ellen Wade, Isabelle Carmin, Anne Smiley McCarty, Rosalyn Stipanovich, Janice Winters March 20 - Heather Gross, Maranda Grimm, Drew Mathews, Mike Spanner, Wes

Kissinger, Bob Straw, Haylee Moore, Matthew EďŹƒnger, J.J. Stolz II, Jaxon Wiggins, Alixandrea Meeker March 21 - Andrew Tolliver, Nathan Stallings, Kenny Overton, Jim PďŹ ster, Sam Patton, Chase Straw, Katie Schneider O’Brien, Jason Kolley, Frieda Masterson March 22 - Rose Lang, Leo Greenwood, Jessica Reynolds, Scott Alan Overton, Lisa VanMater, Tammy Spahn, Paul Titzer, Lyla Belle DeShields, Julie Conville,

Jessica Jones, Freddie King, Betty Fendel March 23 - Matthew Deig, Shirley Kohlmeyer, Midori Ahren, Chad A. Werry, Lacey Robinson, Chris Roper, Norma Axton Purcell, Mark Glover, Ella Rapp, Nathan Spann, Lacey Robison, Blake Williams, Caitlin Ries If you have a name to be included, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@poseycountynews.com

Your news is always welcome here.

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who rely on lifesaving blood. The need for blood is constant, and volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need of transfusions.

The Red Cross, with the help of its blood drive hosts and blood donors, can help ensure the safety and availability of the U.S. blood supply for patients including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. “Keep giving, keep hosting blood drives,� said Hrouda. “Patients across the country need our help.� To learn more about hosting a blood drive for patients in need, please visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Red Cross committed to blood supply safety The top priority of the Red Cross is the safety of our valued sta, blood donors and blood recipients, and we are committed to transparency with the American public during this evolving public health emergency. There are no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmissible by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases worldwide of transmissions for any respiratory virus including this coronavirus, from a transfusion.

Nonetheless, the Red Cross has implemented new blood donation deferrals out of an abundance of caution. Individuals are asked to postpone their donation for 28 days following: • Travel to China and its special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Iran, Italy and South Korea; • Diagnosis of COVID-19, contact with a person who has or is suspected to have the virus.

As the situation evolves, the Red Cross will continue to evaluate all emerging risks in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and industry partners to determine if additional intervention strategies are needed.

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National and Local News 100 Years Ago News From The Western Star, March 17, 1920 - Mount Vernon

Note: News in this issue includes eating cheaper cuts of meat, Wabash bottoms flooding, cigar box factory, American Legion wants bonus, patron - teachers club meet, and many briefs and personals.

Urges Use Of Cheaper Cuts Of Meat March 22 to March 27 has been designated as “Save Money On Meat� week by the government. During “Save Money On Meat� week, Mount Vernon consumers will be urged to turn away from high priced cuts of beef, pork, and lamb to those equally nutritious, but less expensive. Besides urging the consumer to buy less expensive meats, the Department has also requested retail meat dealers to urge their patrons to cheaper meats during the week designated. Besides Mount Vernon, the week will be observed in all parts of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Controlling The Floods Of The Lower Wabash - Dredging The Wabash And Levees To Be Built - The bill introduced March third, for the control of the oods of the Wabash River has aroused widespread discussion among the owners of the land in the ood area, and some fear has been expressed that the project outlined in the bill and known as the Wabash-Patoka Levee, will cause the destruction of lands and crops further down the river - because the river will be unable to carry o the large volume of water.

Cigar Box Factory For Mount Vernon-The Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce has received assurance that the ďŹ nishing department of the Evansville Manufacturing Company, makers of cigar boxes, will be transferred to this city, according to a special committee composed of Lynn Strack, Dan Lowenhaupt, and William Schenk. In an interview with the local committee, Manager Bristow stated that if Mount Vernon was found to be a suitable location, the entire plant would locate here. The factory will employ between 55 and 75 girls, and will be located on the second oor of the Masonic Building, corner of Second Street and College Avenue. The work will be devoted to labeling and trimming the rough cigar boxes.

It is expected to be in operation by April 1.

Local Post In Favor Of Bonus - Owen Dunn Post 5 of the American Legion held their regular by-monthly meeting at the City Hall last Thursday night. The meeting was presided over by Post Commander Raymond Johnson, and a large number of World War Veterans were present. After an update about the coliseum, the local Post went on record as endorsing the National Convention regarding the Federal Cash Bonus for exWorld War Soldiers.

Patron - Teachers Club Holds Meet The evening’s program - The pupils of the primary departments of the Western and Central Schools presented a very pleas-

ing program of songs and games, including Mother Goose Rhymes, folk dances, health crusade games and characterizations of dolls.

Unusual training was shown in the work of the children and they merited the round of applause they received. Salary increases for teachers formed the chief discussion of the evening.

News Briefs And Personals - Car Garage - The new garage building located on Main Street is practically completed and Henry Lang has begun moving in. Henry has sold four Chevrolet automobiles recently.

Sickness - Angelo Moore is conďŹ ned to his room with an attack lagrippe. John Alldredge is conďŹ ned to his home near Grafton suering from an attack of asthma. Births - Friday a ďŹ ne baby girl was left by the stork at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reinecke. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Mosley, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Folz of Marrs Township, Saturday, a son. Visits And Trips - William Maurer, Principal at Wadesville, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maurer. John Hartman was in the city Monday, and while here gave us his annual call. Martin Homan gave us his annual call Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schroeder were business visitors Saturday. Mrs. Joe Hale spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Black.

In the evening, all motored down to Mackey Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore and children spent Sunday in New Harmony, the guests of James Strickland and family. Driving The Hogs - The following composed a party of horsemen who made a ying trip to the bottoms, Friday, driving the hogs out of the high water: Roy and William Monroe, Joe and Alvis Denning, and Carl Weiss. A Sad Death - Mr. and Mrs. James Kessler extended their sincere thanks to their friends and neighbors, and especially the pastor of Zoar M. E. Church, who so kindly assisted them in the sickness and death of their beloved baby boy.

Editorial - There is no doubt that prohibition has brought sunshine into many homes - but it has put moonshine in others.

News Of Mount Vernon 125 Years Ago, March 17, 1895 This section was again visited by a heavy snow storm, Tuesday night.

The river is again rising rapidly at this point, and also at all points above.

Saint Patrick’s Day was appropriately observed in our city Monday. The senior class for this year is composed of 33 graduates - 25 girls and eight boys - the largest number in the history of the school. Masonic Hall was crowded Friday night by our citizens to visit Professor Flukes’ Spectacular Karnival, under the auspices of the Ladies of the Christian Church. Marriage Licenses - Arthur Reidman and Emma Curtis; Char. Parson and Mollie Lambeth.

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MV Fine Arts presents Legally Blonde: The Musical

By Amber Allyn The Mount Vernon Fine Arts Academy presented Legally Blonde: The Musical on March 12, 13, and 14. The coronavirus scare did not stop these students from performing four amazing shows. Thanks to the administrators who allowed the performers to show off their talent and hard work they put into the show. Everyone who came to the musical was guaranteed many laughs and a great time, which is opposite to the fall play, Trap.

Legally Blonde: The Musical is very similar to the movie with many songs incorporated. Each actor and actress put on great performances. Ryan Knight and Kevin Roach, the music and stage directors, respectively, helped the students in perfecting their acting and singing. Julia Kingery, who played Elle Woods, said, “I’ve been so blessed to be a part of something so fun and special. It wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible cast and directors, who have given me confidence in my abilities I never knew I could have.” Many members in the cast feel the same way about the production as Kingery does.

Not only was the acting and singing spectacular, the sets, lighting, and audio were amazing, as well. Each set was appealing and looked amazing. With numerous different scenes, the crew was able to accurately showcase each scene. The lights really added to the effect of each scene, as well. The technical crew had a major impact into the musical and did an outstanding job.

Members of the Mount Vernon High School Band even contributed to the production. While some performed in

The Delta Nu girls pose as they complete their first song of “Oh My God, You Guys” during Mount Vernon High School’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Pictured left to right are: Savannah McGee, Mallory Kuhn, Renee Bippus, Lily Denning, Brenna Julian, Maggie Scates, Lauren Valier, Julia Kingery, Jaycee Jarvis, Genna Biggerstaff, Lauren Schmitt, and Bella Kelley. Photo by Amber Allyn the musical, others played in the orchestra. The orchestra played great and was one of the many items that added to how amazing the production was.

Overall, the Mount Vernon High School Fine Arts Acad-

Goebel charged with OWI, Reckless Driving On March 12 at approximately 12:18 a.m., Trooper Fulton was patrolling SR 66 near Big Cynthiana Road when he stopped the driver of a 2016 Dodge Ram pickup truck for driving 104 mph in a 60 mph zone.

The driver was identified as Andrew Goebel, 49, of New Harmony. Goebel displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Further investigation revealed he had a blood alcohol content of .12 percent. He was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges: Andrew J. Goebel, 49, New Harmony, Ind.; 1. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor; 2. Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor, Arresting Officer: Trooper Zack Fulton, Indiana State Police,

MV Mayor closes city buildings to public Andrew Goebel

Preske faces Driving While Suspended

Aaron Preske

On March 9, 2020, at 6:20 p.m. Deputy Zach Lienemann conducted a traffic stop on a Gold 1992 Oldsmobile for speeding on State Road 68 near County Road 250 West.

Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Lienemann identified the driver as 32-yearold Aaron Preske of Cynthiana, Indiana.

During a roadside investigation Deputy Lienemann discovered the Mr. Preske’s In-

diana Operator’s License status was listed as Suspended on a Prior driving while suspended conviction.

At that point Deputy Lienemann placed Mr. Preske into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail.

Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Preske was charged with Driving While Suspended/Prior. He has since posted a $650 bond.

Owensville man arrested on DUI charge On March 8, 2020, at 3:51 a.m. Deputy Michael Rose conducted a traffic stop on a Red 2010 Ford F150 after observing the vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway of Old Princeton Road near Owensville, Indiana.

Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy rose detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver, 27-year-old Logan Neufelder, of Owensville, Ind. At that point Deputy Rose began a roadside DUI investigation. Once his investigation was completed Deputy Rose placed Mr. Neufelder into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail.

Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Neufelder was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. He has since posted a $650 bond.

Logan Neufelder

‘Elliotts in China,’ continued from Page A1 Masks are a necessity in this part of China, even when the threat of a virus is not present. Elliott said a mask shortage left him wearing a one-day mask for three weeks.

“Masks and hand sanitizer were actually nonexistent in the shops here for several weeks,” Elliot explained. “In fact, the government implemented a kind of lottery for some of it. As a non-citizen, I was not allowed to participate in the lottery.”

And now, even though things have been more picked over at the local markets, he has not seen the type of hoarding that he has read about on social media that is occurring in the United States. However, he did hear of some food hoarding in other areas of the country.

“It is kind of strange, of all things to be hoarding, toilet paper,” he said of the reported hoarding in America.. “The hoarding never got bad here for anything but there were times when all the flour was sold out and the rice nearly. And the Chi-

nese buy rice in 20-pound bags. And the vegetables were pretty picked over, so if you wanted potatoes you had to take a bunch of knarly looking ones.”

Elliott, who has married and now has a family in China, had planned to begin preparing the family for a move to the United States later this fall but the virus could certainly put a damper on those plans, at least temporarily.

“There is so much red tape and such to bring my family,” Elliott explained.

Family consists of wife, Sarah, and step-daughter Angela and son Aidan John.

But despite the slowdown in the virus, many safety measures are still in place.

“Nearly every public place you go into, they take your temperature and if you don’t have a mask on you can’t go in,” he explained.

Elliott returned to work on March 1.

There are about 600 students in the international school where he teaches.

emy performances of Legally Blonde: The Musical were phenomenal. Everyone in the audience loved it, and the students had a great time performing or helping with the technical aspect of the musical.

Staff members are back but there are no students in the school. All classes are online. There is speculation that the students won’t return until around the middle of April.

But during the height of the outbreak in China, Elliott said that going from one place to another was very difficult.

“Those small villages around China locked themselves down,” he said. “If you weren’t from there, you weren’t getting in.”

His wife, who has never traveled outside the region, much less the country, has had reservations about the impending move. And the current state of affairs has done nothing to alleviate those fears.

“She is nervous to come but she knows it will be best for the children,” Elliott concluded.

In hindsight, this will all be an interesting memory, he surmised, but the stress and worry during the dark times was not fun.

As a result of the current international pandemic of the COVID-19 virus, and its potential serious health effects to our residents, I am hereby closing all city buildings to the public, effective immediately. During this time: • City employees will be working and available to answer phone calls and emails.

Please see the lists of contacts below.

• All police, fire and emergency services will remain operational.

• Trash pick-up will continue as usual, unless otherwise notified.

• All Regularly schedul. ed public meetings will be posted if cancelled.

• Utility bills may be paid by mail, drive-up window or placed in the payment box outside of Water Dept.

Office.

Please follow the CDC preventive measures to help control and contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which includes limiting gatherings to no more

than 10 people, keeping a social distance from others, frequent hand washing and covering sneezes and coughs. For further information go to www.cdc.gov.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

This will remain in effect until further notice.

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poseycountynews.com 812-682-3950 Community Table - March Free meal every Thursday, serving from 5 - 6 p.m. at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, Poseyville.

Thursday, March 19 – Southwest Chicken (MILD flavor), Tortilla Chips,

Corn, Cherry or Apple Dump Cake Thursday, March 26 – Dorito Casserole, Corn, Fruit, Dessert No preaching. Just good eating. Everyone welcome.

APL News March 9 through March 27 - Sketchbooks from Artists of Posey County - The sketchbooks from local artists are now on display at the APL in The Current. They did some amazing things.

Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to see how creative artists are in Posey County. The display may be viewed during regular library hours.

March 18 - Fabric Arts: Fat Quarter basket at 10 a.m. - Join Monica as we create a fat quarter basket.

Supplies needed: scissors, iron, sewing machine. We have a few sewing machines for in-house use. If you’d like to use one, please call 812-838-3286 and ask to be put on the list for a machine.

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March 19 and 26 - Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshops at 10 a.m. - This series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. Registration is required and now open. Please note that this series will continue through

the year. If you need supplies or have questions about these workshops call Stan Campbell at 812-838-3286. If you have your own art supplies, please bring them.

March 19 and 26 Laughs and Crafts Club at 3:30 p.m. - Laughs and Crafts Club is a program that offers educational and fun activities, including a variety of crafts, literature, games, short movies and snacks. Registration is required for all seven programs in the series, but attendance at all programs is not required. Registration began on March 2. Join us for lots of laughs. This program is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.

March 23, 24, 30 and 31 - Baby/Toddler Storytime at 9:30 a.m. - Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages birth to 36 months and their caregivers. We will be meeting in the Kid’s Corner. You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program. Registration began on March 2. (Please note: if you register after March 16 you will need to call the library.)

March 23, 24, 30 and 31 - Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. - This is 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 began on March 2. (Please note: if you register after March 16, you will need to call the library.)

March 25 - Dungeons & Dragons from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Bring character sheets and dice if you have them, if not, some will be provided.

Registration starts February 26. For those in Grades six to 12.

March 27 - Family Story Time Easter Egg Hunt from 6 to 8 p.m. - Featuring Live, Action nursery rhymes including: Little Bo Peep’s sheep; Old Mother Hubbard’s dog; Three little kittens; This little piggy; Baby’s Billy goat; and more. Do activities and receive prizes. Make

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Adults do not need to register.

All ages are welcome.

March 30 - Bad Art Contest from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

- Join us for APL’s Bad Art Contest to create a disasterpiece. Make a drawing, painting, sculpture, whatever you want, as long as it’s bad.

At the end of the program we’ll vote on the worst art to see who will win the Big Bad Art trophy. Registration is required and begins February 24.

April 3 - Friends of the APL Spring Book Sale from 1 to 4 p.m. - Members only preview. You can join at the door if you wish.

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City utility office staff asks to use drive-through payments

By Lois Mittino Gray Due to concern over the COVID-19 virus pandemic, Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray appeared before the Mount Vernon Water Utility Board at its March 12, meeting with a request from the ladies who work the front office at the City Water Department. “The office staff is asking if they could place a sign on the door prohibiting walk-in customers from entering the office, but keep the drive up window open,� he explained.

Board Member Rusty Levings said he is fine with that plan and so did Board Member David Dodd, after he made sure that all city business could be conducted through the window. Board Member Andy Hoehn felt it was a reasonable request and left the decision to Gray’s discretion.

Board Member Dana Baldwin was okay with it, as long as the word got out in newspapers and on social media of the change. She also asked that Superintendent Gray advise them when they will be taking walk-ins inside again. The action to close it qwas approved.

Under Legals, Mayor Bill Curtis introduced Brandon Smith, Wireless Manager of WATCH, to speak on a new water tower lease contract with the city, renegotiated since the February 27 meeting. City Attorney Beth McFadin Higgins told board members that the current agreement will expire on July 5. It allows a company, known as SITGO, now as WATCH, to place repeater antennas on the smaller water towers on Farmersville Road and near Mount Vernon Community Church on Fourth Street.

In the current agreement, the city is paid $100 a month rental for each tower, or $2,400 for the year. The company also provides one free ‘hot spot’ location for the city as part of the deal. Board members thought the money paid to the town should be higher and asked the attorney to renegotiate a new contract at the last meeting.

Smith brought back a pleasing new proposal this meeting to double the rental figure and upgrade service. WATCH is now proposing to double rent fees to a total $4800 for the year, which would include both towers. Presently, 7 families use service from the Mount Vernon tower and 34 from the Farmersville tower.

Board Member Dana Baldwin initiated a discussion on the free Wi-Fi hotspot provided in Riverbend Park and its radius of reach. Smith said the area covers Riverbend and Sherburne Parks. “We will cover as much of the area as we can,� he assured her.

Baldwin believes that at present Wi-Fi does not even cover a quarter mile radius. “Is there any way we can expand that or move it farther north so more people can utilize it? I’m not talking miles, just a few blocks,� she remarked.

Smith stated they would have to do a survey to find out the actual radius the Wi-Fi covers, but he believes they could upgrade it fairly easily. Board Member Jillian Brothers agreed that she would like to see Wi-Fi service continue, but moved a little farther north for the city businesses,

Social Service Director, Maggie Clardy delivers drive thru meals to an area senior.

Free lunch meals are oered via drive-thru services Monday thru Friday. These are available to Seniors and kids to 18 years of age. Pick up is from 11 to 11:30 a.m. You must call the facility to order by 10:30 a.m. Please like us on Facebook to see daily menu options or call our facility at 812-682-4104. This program will be available during the Senior Center and school closings. If you are a senior and unable to pick up a meal, volunteers will be available but, you must let us know. Photo submitted “to upgrade our vitalization of Main Street.â€?

Mayor Bill Curtis commented that walking around and talking to business owners, he found that some of the downtown businesses already provide hot spots. He mentioned Three Chicks Fudgery, Leah’s Place and the public library. “If it comes down to an either/or situation, I do not want to lose coverage at the Riverfront parks. People come to sit and watch the river and use their phones there.�

Smith replied he can definitely look into redoing the ‘hot spot’ and would let them know if they have to choose between the two locations.

Board Member Rusty Levings asked if the service will be 4G or 5G. Smith replied it is Wi-Fi, like a home router, probably at 2G, but they could upgrade their equipment. “Would that cost us more?�Levings asked. Smith replied no, it will all be part of the contract agreement.

Attorney Higgins said all details on Wi-Fi speed, cost, and placement will be specified in the contract after it is hammered out. Board member Andy Hoehn stated he would like to see a copy of the contract before they proceed with any action on it. Smith agreed as there is no rush until July 5 and asked where to send the information. He will send it to the Mayor’s Office at City Hall. Board member Hoehn suggested they table action for now and the others agreed.

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The Board was asked to renew an agreement with ProRehab to provide athletic training coverage for the period of July 2019July 2022 at an annual cost of $10,622, with the cost to be paid by the School Corporation rather than the athletic department.

The Board approved an agreement with Public Consulting Group presented by Dr. Angela Bender, whereby PCG will provide comprehensive Medicaid Fee-for-Service billing services for health related services for Medicaid eligible students.

Make-up hours for bus drivers, cafeteria workers and other non-certified staff members for the two virtual learning days held in January were waived by the Board. The virtual learning days were due to the school’s illness rate rising above 20%.

There was a discussion regarding room repairs and cabinetry, particularly in the computer and STEM labs. The work may need to be rebid.

The Board voted to move its next meeting from April 13th to Monday, April 20, 2020, due to the Easter Break. The meeting will be held at the central office in Poseyville at 6:30 p.m., with

the Board’s executive session to begin at 5:30 p.m.

Board Member Vince Oakley recently attended a safety tabletop with the Poseyville and Wadesville Fire Departments. He indicated that another meeting will be held next month.

Mr. Oakley expressed concerns regarding the narrowness of High School Road, indicating that there are no shoulders, painting or lighting on the road. He suggested that the matter be presented to the Posey County Board of Commissioners.

President Geoff Gentil commended State Senators Vaneta Becker and Jim Tomes regarding their representation concerning a referendum allowing money to be directed to charter schools.

Assistance Superintendent, Dr. Angela Bender, expressed concerns regarding national and international travel by students and their families during Spring Break due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. The State of Indiana had not issued guidelines as of the date of the meeting. Bender will continue to research the matter. Gentil indicated that the Board would follow all guidelines set forth by the Department of Education.

Briefly NH Kiwanis Scholarship now available for North Posey seniors and graduates A New Harmony Kiwanis scholarship is now available for North Posey seniors and graduates. This scholarship is a one time award of $500. The scholarship is awarded based on your record of community service. For North Posey seniors and North Posey graduates interested in applying: contact New Harmony Kiwanis scholarship chair Dan Busler at d.busler@sbcglobal.net for an application. Completed application must be received before May 1, 2020.

Fourth Annual Danny ‘Dawg’ Embrey Memorial Softball Tournament to be held March 20-21 The Fourth Annual Danny “DAWG� Embrey Memorial Softball Tournament will be held Friday, March 20 and Saturday March 21, 2020 at the Saint Wendel Athletic Club. T-shirts are available for $15 and $18 and hats are available commemorating the event for $20. Weekend festivities will include a Chinese Auction, half pot and some great concession stand food. Proceeds will go to the Danny Embrey Baseball Scholarship fund. Danny was a 1989 graduate of North Posey High School, where he played baseball.

At age 18 Danny started coaching North Posey Babe Ruth, then went on to be a head coach for freshmen, JV, and the varsity at North Posey. He then returned to the younger students in Saint Wendel where he coached Pinto, Pony and then back to Babe Ruth and many South Gibson All Star Teams. For 29 years, he gave back to the community thru his coaching skills and mentoring his players. This memorial tournament keeps his memory alive thru again giving back to a senior every year with a scholarship in his memory. Come out this weekend and celebrate his memory and enjoy some softball at the Saint Wendel Athletic Club

SWIN Chamber, PC Office, now accepting annual business awards nominations Nominations for the 2020 Posey County Business Awards are now open thru April 17, 2020. Visit https://swinchamber.com/poseycounty-alliance to nominate candidates for: Posey County Business of the Year; Posey County Business Person of the Year; Posey County Young Professional of the Year; and Posey County Teacher/Administrator of the Year.

PC 4-H Fair seeks gate workers The Posey County 4-H fair is looking for groups or organizations to work gates the week of the fair. July 13 through 18, 2020.

Contact Laurie Hartman 812-454-3753 for information.

Hyde to address family alcoholism and drugs Featured speaker will be Mike Hyde, Director of Reections of Freedom Ministries in Edmond, Oklahoma, will present a special program on family alcoholism and drugs at the Turning Point Apostolic Church in Cynthiana. Hyde states that one in eight American adults (12.7 percent of U.S. population) now meets diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder. One in ten becomes an alcoholic, and that 70 percent of young people have engaged in heavy drinking. The “Reections of Freedom Ministriesâ€? will be introducing a new approach to family alcoholism and drugs. The CD “Raised From The Ruinsâ€? by Fred Hyde (Mikes father), along with other materials will be available. Hyde will also be giving true accounts of men and women who have been delivered from alcoholism and drugs. This special program should be of great interest to those who would like to help anyone with alcohol and drug problems or is having alcohol or drug related problems in their own life or family. The program is Wednesday evening, March 18 at the Turning Point Apostolic Church, located at 11250 Church Street, Cynthiana, at 7 p.m. The public is invited and there is no obligation or admission charge. For additional info, call Pastor James Mullins at 812-664-8050.

PC Democratic Party to host Meet the Candidates on April 4 The Posey County Democratic Party will host a Meet the Candidates day April 4, 2020 at 10 a.m., CST at the Headquarters located 217 West Third Street in Mount Vernon. All candidates have been invited from the Governor, Congressional, Attorney General, State Representatives and all local candidates will be there.

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By Lynda Baker At the March 9, 2020 meeting of the North Posey School Board, Macee Long, Organizer and President of Women Empowering Women, very articulately gave the Board an overview of the organization and introduced its officers. The organization seeks to inspire women to actively reach out to and empower women within the community.

This year alone, Women Empowering Women has conducted a clothing drive (20 boxes of clothing and 500 items), prepared personal care product baskets for YMCA residents, conducted a bracelet sale benefit to save the children of the Sudan and Yemen, and assisted with organizing clothing for the Borrowed Hearts organization for the benefit of foster children. They recently held a Girls Night Out with speakers from the Albion Center and Willow Tree, where girls learned about relationships, social media issues and human trafficking. The ladies are currently planning an event with the Honor Society that will benefit the Chemo Buddies program.

Macee Long was inspired to form WEW when she attended Vanderbilt, desiring to form an organization focused on positive activism, rather than the negative effects of peer pressure many young ladies face. She is excited to see where the program goes from here.

The gentlemanly North Posey Championship Wrestling Team was also in attendance. Team member Tristan Martin explained how hard team members worked to adjust to their weight classes and the nervous energy the team experienced at the championship. He was pleased that “everyone brought their A game�.

Coach Cody Moll was congratulated for being named Class 1A Wrestling Coach of the Year.

The following appointments were approved by the Board: -Victoria Schaefer will direct the play/musical at NPHS for the 2019-2020 school year -Ervin Miller and Laura Hall will serve as junior high track coaches, with Jillian Herke to serve as volunteer track coach -Amber Oakley, Ashley Grimes and Missy Singer will serve as volunteer girls tennis coaches -Todd Camp, Mike Wassmer, Kevin Wassmer and Brian Schnarr will serve as volunteer boys golf coaches

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LaCrosse able to accept inconveniences of disability, live life to the fullest

By Cathy Powers It is Spring and time to rejoice in renewed warm weather, and beautiful flowers. However, it also the season that we are reminded of the danger and annoyances we have from insects. Not only should we remember to use protectants and repellents on ourselves, but also on our dogs and cats. Whenever we read, or hear these warnings, some folks do not pay a lot of attention. After all, mosquito bites are just a part of summer, right? The following story about a good friend might make everyone take them a little more seriously.

Keith LaCrosse was the Sysco Foods rep for the Silver Bell, as well as many other area restaurants. He was working for News4U magazine in 2014. One day, he cleared out some brush in a ditch, and was bitten by a mosquito. Symptoms appeared quickly and in a few days, he was slumped over his desk, slurring his words.

By midnight, he could not move his right leg, and by the time he arrived at the ER, he was delirious and throwing up. This was di-

agnosed as the auto place for three years. immune disease, It took another year Guillian Barre, which and a half to learn to attacks the nervous eat normally again. and respiratory sysHe credits Kindred tems. It took a month for helping him reto figure out that he learn the long process had West Nile from of eating. He also rethe mosquito. He was ceived care from Sigtransferred to a nursnature Healthcare in ing home, but sent Evansville. back soon with pneuAfter the long armonia. duous ordeal, he was That was the beginfinally able to return ning of many escalathome in April 2017. ing problems. He was At this point, he given a tracheotomy bravely has now acand could not speak cepted the fact that nor eat. Ultimately, he he will not progress was sent to Louisville more than he already Keith LaCrosse Kindred Hospital, has. where he was on oxygen during the day, and a He has a daily caregiver, who uses a hoist ventilator for night. to lift him from bed, bathe him, and get him The tracheotomy and feeding tube was in ready for another day. Using an IPad, he

‘Poseyville,’ continued from Page A1 Baker announced that Carrie Parmenter, District Technician with the Posey County SWCD, had informed him that the District had been awarded the National Water Quality Initiative. A public meeting regarding water quality has been scheduled for April 6, 2020, at 6 p.m., at the Poseyville Community Center.

Poseyville Fire Chief Jeff Droege announced that the fire department has already responded to nearly 70 calls in the first quarter of 2020. He added that this number is greater than annual totals for some local departments and he hopes that this is not indicative of run volumes for the remainder of the year.

The Council approved the fire department’s truck servicing program and requested that local businesses be used as much as possible.

Street Superintendent Jeremy Farrar is again requesting that lawn debris not be blown into the streets and sewers now that mowing season is nearing.

Carter requested that some “no parking” signs in town be replaced due to fading.

Carter also indicated that Town Historian Chad Williams has obtained the old town jail. He is presently attempting to have it restored, with the display location to be decided.

The Council and Carter want to remind town residents that the Community Center will be opened in the event of storms or when power is out in the area. There

are generators at the Community Center, Town Hall, Town Garage and the firehouse.

Don Koch submitted his resignation as the town’s representative to the Board of Zoning Appeals after many years of service. Mr. Baker thanked Koch for his excellent service on the Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as his service on the Poseyville Town Council years ago.

Deacon Mark McDonald and members of the Congregation Acting for Justice and Empowerment (CAJE), a non-profit organization, introduced themselves to the Council. The group was formed in 2003 “to care for those who do not have a voice – the poor, infirm and aged”, and is expanding into northern Posey County.

The group concerns itself with crime levels, healthcare, transportation, and suicide/overdose prevention, along with other matters.

McDonald shared federal poverty rate information with the Council and explained that a report prepared by United Way indicated that, while residents of our area land above the federal poverty rate, approximately 30% of Posey County residents have trouble paying necessary bills, have no health insurance and no sick leave. “They cannot take a $1000 hit, such as a water heater going out.”

Other reports he referred to showed that, in spite of growth on the eastern edge of Posey County, the population in remaining areas is diminishing. One of

the areas the group is hoping to address is the housing issue – having enough affordable homes and/or apartments for young families to prevent them from moving elsewhere. “We want communities to stabilize and grow.”

CAJE has reached out to and has been received well by local pastors and trustees. “Pastors have created programs to provide for local needs, but we want to join together with those programs.”

The group wants to offer its assistance to the Council with housing or other needs. “We are just beginning to collect data. We have talked with Habitat of Evansville and they want to expand.”

Baker shared with McDonald that the town was in need of housing for the elderly, single parents and young families, along with assistance in improving some of their current homes.

Anyone interested in learning more about CAJE can follow the organization on Facebook or Twitter.

Jenna Richardt, Executive Director of the Posey County Economic Development Partnership, appeared at the meeting to request letters of support from local farmers for internet service. Anyone with questions may contact Ms. Richardt at 812-838-6500.

The next meeting of the Poseyville Town Council will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 5:30 p.m., at the Poseyville Town Hall.

spends much of his day on Facebook, commenting on current events.

His special van enables him to take his motorized chair to most places, with the help of his wife of 39 years, Linda, or his sister, Cindy.

His wife continues to work at AstraZeneca. He has a son, Bryan, 43, and a daughter, Amanda.

A lifelong Evansville resident, Keith graduated from Memorial, and has worked at Ayrway, Cut-Rate Liquor, National Wine and Spirits, Sysco, and spent 13 years with News4U. He recently was able to pull his chair up to the table at the Silver Bell and enjoy a hearty meal of fried chicken.

We should take an example from Keith, being able to accept the inconveniences of his disability, but continue to live life as fully as possible.

This story should also remind us, as Spring arrives, to take proper precautions about mosquitos, fleas and ticks. It is predicted, considering the warm wet winter, to be an extra bugfilled Spring and Summer.

West River Health to host Open House West River Health Campus, a Trilogy senior living community in Evansville, Indiana, would like to invite community members to attend their Therapy Community Open House on Thursday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West River Health Campus.

Attendees of this free event will receive a first look at the campus’ freshly renovated therapy gym. Light refreshments will be offered, and door prizes will be awarded.

“At West River, we take pride in our second-to-none rehabilitative services,” com-

mented Andy Russell, Executive Director of West River Health Campus. “Outfitted with modern equipment of the highest quality, our renovated therapy gym will further aid our residents in achieving their maximum independence.”

West River Health Campus is proud to be a member of the Evansville community, and is proud to offer exceptional health and hospitality to seniors in their community.

For more information, please contact the campus by calling 812-985-9878.

Apply for UI electronically The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding Hoosiers that applying for unemployment insurance benefits is completed electronically. Hoosiers can apply on a computer or smart phone.

For more information on unemployment insurance, visit unemployment.in.gov. There, Hoosiers can find the Claimant Handbook, Frequently Asked Questions, a link to online filing and more information. Please visit this site frequently with updated information.

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Beyond the Walls Ministry

Ministerial Association to host Fifth Sunday Rally Community Service The Mount Vernon Ministerial Association is continuing its series of community worship services in 2020 on months of the year with a fifth Sunday. The services rotate among local churches. The first Rally of 2020 is scheduled for Sunday, March 29 at 6 p.m., at Immanuel United Church of Christ, located at 5812 North Ford Road. Refreshments will be served following the service. These Rally services follow the traditions of the host church, special music, and guest preachers. They are designed to help build Christian unity among our various local denominations. Persons of all Christian denominations and faith traditions are welcome and encouraged to attend these services.

Join us in a Christ centered support group held every Tuesday evening to help with all areas of life. Meal at 6 p.m., Bible study at 7 p.m. Meeting held at the Beyond the Walls Campus, 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon. For more info contact Pastor Bryan Thompson 812-455-3013.

Ministerial Association to hold annual Good Friday Service The Mount Vernon Ministerial Association will be holding its yearly Community Good Friday Service, April 10 from 12 - 1 p.m. It will be held this year at Trinity United Church of Christ at 505 Mulberry Street in Mount Vernon. Mrs. Beth Strecker is organizing a Community Choir to assist with the music for this service. Beth will be holding two choir rehearsals on Sunday afternoons, March 29 and April 5. Both choir rehearsals will begin at 3 p.m., at Trinity U.C.C. Please plan to attend at least one of the two rehearsals at your convenience, and both if possible. A final rehearsal will be held at 11 a.m., on Good Friday, prior to the start of the service. We invite all singers from southern Posey County to sing in this community service.

Meetings held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. Beyond the Walls Campus located at 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon. For more info contact Larry Elliot 812-781-9370.

Celebrate Recovery Meetings held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Beyond the Walls Campus located at 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon. For more info contact Sally Denning 812-483-6692. This is a recovery meeting for all.

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AA meeting times announced Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., at Trinity United Church of Christ located on the corner of Fifth and Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon. All are welcome to attend.

AA also meets weekly as follows: Mondays from 7 - 8 p.m. at Wadesville General Baptist Church Basement, 4262 Princeton Street, Wadesville, Ind.; and Thursdays from 7 - 8 p.m. at Parrish House, 512 Granary Street, New Harmony.

Sermon of the Week: Phillippians 4:11-13 Pastor Tom Philippians 4:11-13 (KJV) 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

Have you ever noticed how difficult it can be to cope with change? Life hits us every day with change.

We may have something planned and all of a sudden it changes. Coping with the changes in life can be difficult. Do you remember how life changed when your first child was born? Do you remember what you did when you lost your first job? Do you remember the unsettling feeling you experienced when you moved to an unfamiliar place? We have all experienced the change in life and we learned to cope with the changes. In some instances it was not easy.

There may have been some tearful days and nights but life does go on. Because we face change at various stages of life, how do we learn to cope with change and find contentment?

First we must realize that contentment is a learning process. It doesn’t just happen? Paul said, “I have learned”. That means that the contentment we desire in life must be learned. In a new job you must learn new responsibilities and the process required to reach the production goal. The pro-

cess requires time and we often jump without thinking. Learning to be content and coping with life changes means that we take the time to see the big picture.

We look at the big picture and then we begin to focus in on that which affects us.

To be content in the changes of life we must learn to do our job and leave the rest to others. The learning process begins with our attitude.

You will never be content in life until you learn to handle you attitude. You are not right all the time. You are not wrong all the time.

Our attitude will help us understand that we live in two tents in life. We live in the tent of “discontentment” or the tent of “contentment”. It is a choice we make. When our attitude is one of look-

ing forward and seeing the possibilities we can begin finding contentment. A positive attitude will allow us to overcome the obstacles and difficulties that come with changes in life. We can have the attitude of victory or we can have an attitude of defeat. It is a decision that we must make.

In learning to cope with the changes in life and finding contentment we must not fear. Isaiah 41:10 tells us, “don’t be afraid for I am with you”. God’s Word speaks to us many times about fear. Don’t allow fears of the unknown to keep you from stepping out in faith and doing what seems impossible. By trusting in God we have the ability to overcome our struggles and find the contentment that God

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The Psalmist gave us this encouragement as we learn to cope with the issues of life and find contentment.

He said, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven

and earth”. As we learn to cope with life we learn that it all comes from our relationship with God. We learn to trust God in all things and believe that God is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28).

Today may be a stressful day of change but you can learn to cope with it and find contentment in it.

Open God’s Word, find His

promises, pray for direction, adjust your attitude, and press forward for the goal.

You will find the contentment that God has for you and you will overcome any obstacle you face. You are a winner!

I have prayed for you this morning. I pray that you experience contentment today as you cope with the stress of daily living.

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The MVHS Super Bowl Team placed first at the Big 8 Conference competition with 88 points. The English Team of Sydney Friedman and Ainsley Pierce finished first. They are coached by Mrs. Delancy.

The Science Team of Kristen Earhart, Kenzie Paul, Sam Heckman, and Logan Mayes finished first and are coached by Mr. Cox, Mrs. K. Steinhart, and Mrs. Latshaw. The Fine Arts Team of Kaitlyn Mansfield, Emma Clark, and Emma Schmidt finished first and are coached by Mr. Pickrell. The Interdisciplinary Team of Kaitlyn Mansfield, Paul Campbell, Sydney Friedman, and Kristen Earhart finished first and are coached by all MVHS coaches. The Social Studies Team of Mallory Singer, Emma Tenbarge, and Paul Campbell finished second, they are coached by Mrs. L. Steinhart and Mrs. Wagner.

Due to student enrollment, MVHS will compete in Division II at the Area Competi-

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tion. At the conclusion of the contest, our scores will be sent to Purdue University where they are ranked against Division II schools across the State. The top five scores in each area of discipline (English, Social Studies, etc.) will qualify to compete at the state level.

As we prepare for the Area Competition, each of our teams should set a goal to score a minimum of 17 correct answers out of 25. The questions will be more difficult and specific in detail.

Pictured front row, l to r: Coach Steinhart, Emma Tenbarge, Kenzie Paul, Emma Schmidt, Kristen Earhart, Emma Clark, Ainsley Pierce, and Sydney Friedman. Back row, l to r are: Logan Mayes, Kaitlyn Mansfield, Pake Davis, Mallory Singer, Sam Heckman, Paul Campbell, and Coach Pickrell. Photo submitted

Winter Guard, Drumline earn second place

By Thomas Butler The Mount Vernon Senior High School Winter Guard and Drumline competed at Floyd Central High School recently where both the Varsity and the Junior Varsity placed second in the Scholastic Regional 2A division.

Because the drumline and the guard travel so far to compete, they hosted a performance for the public on March 6 in the junior high gym to show off their hard work and give those who can’t travel an opportunity to see their show. The team is coached by Kaytlyn Shell, William Stevenson, and Jana Hills.

Varsity guard member, Kayla Harms enjoys the friendships she makes through all the hours the team devotes to practice.

“I want to thank our instructors Kaytlyn Shell, William Stevenson, Sydney Grissom, and Jana Hills, and all band parents that helped make this winter season amazing. I had so much fun and learned a lot from this season. Not only did we spin flags, but we made amazing friends. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging. I am very thankful for our guard instructors who make our shows fun and entertaining. They are just absolutely amazing,” Harms said.

Winter Guard Varsity team members include front row, l to r: Katrina Wilson, Audra Morlock, and Lauren Schmitt. Middle row, l to r: Caitlin Abel, Hannah Durham, and Maddie Ragsdale. Back row, l to r: Kayla Harms and Brooke Franks. Photo by Thomas Butler

S.A.F.E.T.Y. Leaders needed Sheriffs are searching for dozens of 2020 Student Advisors For Educating Tomorrow’s Youth (S.A.F.E.T.Y) Leaders for their Youth Ranch now under development for future law enforcement officers, at-risk kids, young witnesses and victims of crime.

Middle school and high school students who have attended public safety camps across the state will be asked to give guidance on proposed facilities, programs and policies of the new Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch being developed in rural Clay County between Greencastle and Terre Haute, said Scott Minier, ISYR executive director.

Minier said the Youth Ranch will provide teens and parents nearby hotel lodging for their weekend meetings throughout the summer and fall. At each session, S.A.F.E.T.Y. Leaders will review drawings and layouts of cabins,

a peace chapel, dining hall, horse stable, first aid station, computer-crime lab and locker rooms.

Student advisors will also give their opinions on proposed recreation areas, including a zipline, swimming pool, confidence course, archery range, baseball and soccer fields, basketball court, sand volleyball, docks for canoeing, kayaking and fishing, Minier said.

While at the ISYR property for the advisory sessions, S.A.F.E.T.Y. Leaders will also be invited to voluntarily participate in K-9, drone and safe-ATV training, Minier said.

“Because we now own rather than of rent our venue, we plan to host our an-

nual academies up to seven full weeks each summer,” Minier said. “This will afford sheriffs and deputies the opportunity to greatly enhance the safety curriculum. So, before our board of sheriffs takes final votes on facilities, programs and policies, we want to hear from youth alumni of local law enforcement camps, as well as deputies who serve as counselors each year.”

Minier said for more information on the S.A.F.E.T.Y. Leader program, the Youth Ranch or to donate, email ScottMinier@ yahoo.com or write to Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch, 5325 N. State Road 59, Brazil, Ind., 47834.

VCF Announces New Scholarship For Nursing Students The Vanderburgh Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for the first recipient of the Clarence and Dorothy Gerard Scholarship for Nursing.

The scholarship is a new, annually renewable scholarship for $ 7,500 being administered by the Foundation. The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Open to graduating seniors of any high school located in Posey, Vanderburgh, or Warrick counties, applicants must be planning to pursue a nursing degree at an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational school located within the counties served by the Community Foundation Alliance. Those counties include Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties.

Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0

scale.

Selection will be based on the strength of the student’s essay, involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or work experience, and financial need.

Additional information and the online application are available on the Vanderburgh Community Foundation’s website at https://www.communityfoundationalliance. org/vanderburgh/scholarships/opportunities/ This annual renewable scholarship was established by the estate of John Gerard in honor of his parents. The scholarship will provide educational support to a graduate of a Posey, Vanderburgh, or Warrick County high school to pursue a nursing degree at a college or university in Southwestern Indiana.

Born in 1915, Dorothy Willett studied nursing and graduated in 1936 from Saint Mary’s Hospital Nursing School where she became

the first surgical nurse assisting in cataract surgery. Her career continued as a nurse for Republic Aviation factory in Evansville, Indiana, which churned out thousands of P-47 Thunderbolts during World War II. In 1947, she met and married Clarence Gerard who served in the Navy.

Soon they began a family, welcoming sons Steve and John. As they came of age, Steve and John joined the family business, the Old Country School Restaurant, working together with their parents until its closing in 1987. Steve continued in restaurant management and John worked in the clerk and assessor’s offices until his retirement.

After Clarence’s death in 1985, John lived and traveled with Dorothy, and they attended musical performances and the theater until her passing at age 97 in 2012. Later, John and his husband, Don

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John passed away in 2018.

It was his greatest honor to memorialize his parents, Clarence and Dorothy Gerard, with a nursing scholarship endowment to continue his mother’s legacy of care for generations now and in the future.

For questions, contact Sidney Hardgrave, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact at 812-422-1245 or via email shardgrave@communityfoundationalliance.org.

Bill Schirmer (left), President and CEO of Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union, receives the national Dora Maxwell Award for social responsibility from Jim Nussle, President of the Credit Union National Association, at a reception in Washington DC during the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference. Photo submitted

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‘Golf carts recovered,” continued from Page A1 Indiana, which is 250 miles away from Mount Vernon. The golf carts were being stored in the same ‘31’ trailer they were loaded into on the night of the theft,” according to a Facebook post announcing the case solved, posted on Posey County Watch on March 3.

Chief Alldredge told the board the three carts were returned to the business owners.

“One of the persons involved has died since the theft, and another is being held on local charges. When it is possible, a warrant will be issued in our county on burglary charges and the suspects extradited,” he explained.

Board Member Hoehn remarked that it sounds like Facebook was the key to solving the crime and Chief Alldredge agreed. Board Member David Dodd reflected that “Facebook can be both a blessing and a curse.”

Chief Alldredge countered, “It was a bless-

ing in this case, as the pictures we received from Josh at Carts, Parts and More were of very high quality.” The Chief gave kudos to the assisting officers on the case: Detective Bohleber, Detective Sellers, and Officer Collins.

In concluding his department report, Chief Alldredge stated there were 198 calls taken by his department since the last meeting. Fire Chief Wes Dixon reported that his department had 31 medical runs and two fires in a “very quiet” period since the last meeting.

Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray reported his staff flushed 8,953 feet of sewer main since the last meeting. The VacCon truck sprung some leaks and is down at present, but it is being fixed. He reported a sewer collapse on Maple Street that was “pretty substantial, so TMI is helping us work on it

‘Bed and Breakfast,” continued from Page A1 would be the best.

Donna Johnson also appeared and indicated there are a lot of walkers and bicyclists in the area and she was concerned about the traffic situation.

Lynn Shaeffer also commented that he was concerned about the property because it is in a golf cart-friendly area. Others expressing concerns either in person or by notes or phone calls to the Area Plan Commission office were Marty Cris[pino, Donnie Mathews, Fred Eaton, and Rita Overton.

After hearing all sides of the issue, APC attorney Beth McFadin-Higgins told those in attendance that the requested zoning does not allow for such venues as a wedding chapel.

She explained that a recommendation by the board to the county commissioners favoring the zoning change would allow only the bed and breakfast but that anything beyond that would have to be brought before the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Then Embreys indicated that such a venue had been considered but that it would be “way down the road.”

The attorney’s explanation regarding the zoning change appeared to ease the concerns of those opposing the change.

By a unanimous vote, the Embrey’s request will be sent to the Posey County Commissioners who were set to make a ruling on Tuesday.

In other business: • The board recommended that a request to combine two lots at 131 and 133 North Church Street in Poseyville be approved. The owner of the property plans to build a modular home on the site and the home can be located on the center of the lots if the zoning is approved.

Again, after consideration, the board unanimously recommended that the combination of the properties be allowed.

• The board unanimously decided to recommend that the Posey County Commissioners grant a change of zoning for about half an acre on the property belonging to Clint and Kara Beste at 200 Copperline Road East in Mount Vernon.

Beste appeared and told the board he would like to have the space properly zoned so that he could park several mini-trucks on the property. The surrounding property land-locks the requested area and Beste indicated that BoRac Mini Trucks would be present and sold on the property most on weekend between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The Posey County Commissioners will take formal action at their second monthly meeting in March this week.

The Posey County Area Plan Commission will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on the second Thursday of April at 6 p.m. at the Hover House in Mount Vernon.

today.”

The biggest concern Gray reported is that the department’s video inspection camera went down and he would like permission to replace it. He brought three quotes in to the board. Best Equipment submitted $84,001; Jack Doheny submitted $74,419; and Brown Equipment submitted $67,998 to replace the equipment. Superintendent Gray said he has money in his budget for this. Their current camera would be difficult to repair as he cannot even get parts for it anymore, unless he finds them on EBay and they usually come from Germany. Hoehn asked about any possible salvage value, but Gray replied that the only one to offer that is Best Equipment. They offered a $10,000 credit, but even with that amount, their cost is still the highest quote. The current camera system is not working at all.

Mayor Bill Curtis asked if Gray has checked out prices on some of the bigger pipe video systems. The Superintendent replied that he did not look into that, as the average pipe size the city deals with is only 8 inches, though they can go up to twelve inches.

Hoehn asked what the initial cost was of the system they currently use. Gray said he believes it was $150,000 in 2006, but that included the truck on which it is mounted. This purchase would involve replacement of the camera and keyboard into the truck.

Board member Hoehn observed that the camera lasted 14 years. He wondered whether they could do a five year lease and then always upgrade to the latest model. Hoehn inquired about the warranty and Gray said it was the standard one year warranty. Board member Hoehn asked about the possibility of purchasing an extended warranty. Gray agreed to check on getting one, as well as a possible lease. Board member Hoehn stated he would feel better with a longer warranty, if it will be possible.

In the meantime, Hoehn asked if Superintendent Gray was in a bind inspecting the lines. “Could you borrow one if the need arises?” he queried. Gray replied he can hire someone from out of Evansville if need be.

Board member Hoehn questioned the lead time in getting one and Gray replied that Brown and Best Equipment both have them

in stock.

Street Commissioner Max Dieterle reported his department brought in $260 in special pick ups and hauled 102 tons of trash to the landfill. He said traffic counters in Lawrence Addition are not in yet, and they are working on getting quotes for some bigger directional signs in the area for large delivery trucks.

In other board action, after department reports: • Mayor Curtis asked for formal approval on record to close old Hwy 62 for one day from Plaza to Juncker Power Equipment, so CountryMark can do some boring under the roadway. Since they actually started doing it yesterday, he had to call board members for verbal permission.

• Under New Business, Street Commissioner Dieterle stated Evansville Western Railroad contacted the city about a major track repair on West Water Street at Barter.

This is the one block short section of West Water Street. Mayor Curtis said they plan to raise the track six to twelve inches in elevation and move it south, closing the south side of West Water permanently. He said the tracks are currently located between two paved areas and, as a result, they are having some drainage issues. Evansville Western will be doing the grading on that south side to help with the drainage and closing the alley that also comes out on the south side.

Curtis commented that he has talked to some of the residents in the area and has heard no objections. He would like to get some information from some other residents as well.

Hoehn remarked that he would like for them to look five, ten years down the road at where things may be and try to incorporate any changes made here. Board member Hoehn stated that is about all they can do, to satisfy the residents, and if they are happy, then that is what really matters.

• Mayor Curtis then stated in reference to COVID-19, the coronavirus, he has been in contact with Carl Schmitz with the County Commissioners and Denny Schaffer with the Posey County Health Department, and others and if there are any changes, the city will do what it needs to do. “From what I am seeing and hearing, we may not have to wait very long,” he predicted.

‘Life as we know it’ continued from Page A1 Sunday, March 22. We will continue to evaluate the situation and make decisions on extending our closure as events unfold.”

This closure includes all programming, meeting room reservations, outreach and circulation of materials. During the closure, APL will be cleaned and sanitized.

“We are a fine free library,” Campbell emphasized. “Please don’t worry about returning materials on time.”

If you will be staying at home to limit exposure, please remember that the APL has a wide variety of digital services available 24/7 through our website at https://alexandrianpl.org, including eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, music, databases, courses and more).

We will update our social media with any updates to our closure schedule, as we prioritize the health and safety of our community, patrons, and staff.

In a general explanation for the reason for cancellations in bulk, officials claim the time the virus can be present and transmitted and without knowledge makes it especially dangerous.

The goal of the isolation and limited crowd gatherings is to help the medical field, as well as potential patients, by limiting the number of individuals who might require a doctor’s care and/ or hospitalization at the same time.. Coronavirus 19 began in China and has spread throughout virtually all the world.

For many local residents, it is believed that with good personal hygiene and by making an attempt to curb the spreading of the virus, it could be little more than an inconvenience in our area. However, without taking precautionary measures to slow the spread, it could conceivably tax the medical community to or beyond capacity.

“The term they use is flattening the curve so that it does not overwhelm the healthcare service with too many sick at one time and using up more resources than we have at one time,” Posey County Health Department Physician Kyle Rapp said.

“Because there is no treatment for the 80 percent or more and no way to know if they have it, the best way to kill the virus is to starve it out before it can spread and affect someone else in a more serious way.”

According Rapp, the local health department has been very busy keeping up with the recommendations set forth by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) and the Indiana State Department of Health.

“We will continue to follow the direction set forth by those organizations and use all the resources available to us to help protect the residents of Posey Count against the the threat of the Coronavirus,” Rapp said. “As of now, there are no cases confirmed in the county or in southwestern Indiana but as testing expands that is likely to change.”

At this time the best treatment is to follow the recommendations regarding hygiene especially hand washing and as much as possible practice social distancing and limit activities outside of the house to those that are essential at this time, Rapp explained.

“The Health department will do everything we can at this time to keep the public updated on changes as they occur because they happen not only on a day-to-day basis but hour-tohour,” Rapp continued.

The best place to keep up with local information is by visiting the Posey County Health Department Facebook Page. The Indiana State Department of Health also has a state-wide site.

The Offices of Drs. Lee, Rapp, Lee, & Lee-Kalsch & Nurse Practitioners Oeth & Lee have posted the following message regarding their offices and the public.

“Attention to our patients and neighbors. In order to aid in diminishing spread of novel COVID-19, aka Coronavirus, it is imperative we limit possible exposure as much as possible in our community. Therefore in line with CDC recommendation, we are asking patients who believe they may be infected with COVID, or who are experiencing a fever with cough and have traveled to a known COVID-19 hotspot or known exposure to contact one of the following and DO NOT come to the office:

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Call 812-450-6555, 24 hours a day, to talk to a Deaconess triage nurse. If it is determined that you should be seen at a Deaconess facility, the nurse will give you instructions on where to go and what to do. Indiana’s COVID-19 Call Center number is 877-826-0011, Option 1.”

The latest case documented in Indiana involves a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police. The employee has a confirmed diagnosis of the COVID-19 virus. The employee, who is assigned to the State Police’s Laboratory Division in Indianapolis, was admitted to a local hospital for a medical issue.

On Sunday evening, the employee received notice they tested positive for COVID-19 and remains hospitalized at this time.

A co-worker who was last known to have been working in close proximity, has since self-quarantined at home out of an abundance of caution. State Police officials were making notifications with additional co-workers throughout the day on Sunday.

The Indiana State Police is working closely with the Indiana State Department of Health.

“We are continuing to monitor the situation and following accepted virus mitigation practices for the health and safety of its employees, their families and the greater community,” officials concluded.

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported four new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 19 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories.

The new cases involve residents of Hamilton and Marion counties and have been included on ISDH’s online dashboard at https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/. Eleven counties now have cases. The dashboard will be updated daily at 10 a.m. Cases are listed by county of residence.

What is already known about this topic?

First detected in China in late 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission has spread globally.

What is added by this report?

Singapore implemented a multipronged surveillance and containment strategy that contributed to enhanced case ascertainment and slowing of the outbreak. Based on review of the first 100 cases, the mean interval from symptom onset to isolation was between five and six days and declined after approximately one month.

What are the implications for public health practice?

A multipronged surveillance strategy could lead to enhanced case detection and reduced transmission of highly infectious diseases such as COVID-19.

The CDC recommends that for the next eight weeks, organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the U.S.

Basic information regarding Coronavirus 1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold 2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose. 3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a temperature of just 26/27 degrees. It hates the Sun. 4. If someone sneezes with it, it takes about 10 feet before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne. 5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours - so if you come into contact with any metal surface - wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap. 6. On fabric it can survive for 6-12 hours. normal laundry detergent will kill it. 7. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink liquids with ice. 8. Wash your hands frequently as the virus can only live on your hands for 5-10 minutes, but - a lot can happen during that time - you can rub your eyes, pick your nose unwit-

tingly and so on. 9. You should also gargle as a prevention. A simple solution of salt in warm water will suffice. 10. Can’t emphasis enough - drink plenty of water! THE SYMPTOMS 1.

It will first infect the throat, so you’ll have a sore throat lasting 3/4 days 2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs, causing pneumonia. This takes about 5/6 days further. 3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty in breathing. 4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You feel like you’re drowning. It’s imperative you then seek immediate attention.

Everyone should ensure your mouth and throat are moist, never dry. Take a few sips of water every 15 minutes at least.

Why? Even if the virus gets into your mouth, drinking water or other liquids will wash them down through your throat and into the stomach. Once there, your stomach acid will kill all the virus. If you don’t drink enough water more regularly, the virus can enter your windpipe and into the lungs.

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, today offered additional guidance for parents of school-aged children and child care providers related to the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or COVID-19: Families who need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana at 800-299-1627 to speak to a referral specialist.

Every community has a child care resource and referral agency that can also connect parents with local child care options and provide referrals for support. Families can find their local CCR&R by calling 800-299-1627.

When locating care, it is important that families choose licensed and regulated care for their children. To find out if a provider is licensed or regulated, go to www.ChildCareFinder. in.gov or call 800-299-1627.

Earlier this week, FSSA offered guidance that children who are out of school due to possible contact with a positive case should observe social isolation and be at home, not in a large child care setting. It is also strongly recommended that caregivers for these children during this timeframe NOT be older than age 65 or have a chronic disease or be in an immunosuppressed state. This guidance does not apply to ALL kids whose schools are closing as a precaution.

FSSA also posted a set of frequently asked questions and answers and guidance on several matters related to COVID-19 for child care providers. That document is found here. Today’s update provides more specific guidance on what providers should do in light of a local school closure where there has not been a case of COVID-19 identified, as well as in cases where there has been a positive case.

FSSA encourages parents and child care providers to check back frequently for updates as guidance could evolve rapidly at the direction of the Indiana State Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We will post updates to the guidance document and issue news releases as necessary.

As far as events in Posey County, please call ahead to make sure your event is still going to be held. Everychanging restrictions and closings make it impossible for us to keep up. Please use common sense.

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Dance Cats continue to excel, set the bar high with title Dance Cats repeat as Hip-Hop champs

Members of the Mount Vernon High School Dance Cats are, front row and seniors, Tori Thompson, Hannah Nurrenbern, Brooke Pate, Madison O’Daniel, and Faith Barker. In the second row are Coach Ivy Elsfelder, Emily McCarty (eighth grade), Rylee Schmuck (eighth grade), and Coach Becky DeKemper. Photo by Erica Thomas

By Thomas Butler This weekend the Mount Vernon High School Dance Cats traveled to Logansport High School in Logansport, Ind., to compete in the IHSDTA Southern Regional Competition. The Dance Cats were victorious as they won the Regional Championship in Hip Hop and got first runner up in the Jazz division by twelve hundredths of a point.

This marks the third year in a row that the Dance Cats are Regional Champs in Hip Hop. “The Scholastic Division is one of the closest divisions of competitors this season.

It’s not just about who wants it the most. It’s about who is willing to put in the time and effort. A dream doesn’t become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work,” coach Ivy Elsfelder said.

The State Championship will be held on March 13 and 14 at Jefferson High School in

Lafayette, Ind. The Cats will be competing in both Scholastic Hip Hop and Jazz.

“As an added bonus three of our seniors have been added to the Indiana High School Dance Team Association All-Star Team.

Hannah Nurrenbern, Madison O’Daniel, and Tori Thompson will perform with seniors from all over the state in a closing ceremony performance,” Becky DeKemper said.

To prepare for the state competition, the Cats will be working hard on perfecting their routine.

“The old saying there is no glory in practice but without practice there is no glory.

Well that is what we have planned for the next four days before departing to the state finals,” senior Dance Cat Hannah Nurrenbern said.

The Dance Cats will conclude their season with their annual Banquet on Wednesday, March 18.

Viking seniors earn All PAC honors as new leaders

By Chris Morlan North Posey senior Josiah Ricketts was named to the Pocket Athletic Conference first team for the fourth year in a row. Ricketts led the Vikings in scoring with 24.1 points per game. Recently, Ricketts became the fiftyfifth player in Indiana High School boys’ basketball history to surpass the 2,000-point mark in their high school career. Ricketts finished his high school career tied for thirty-eighth place in points scored with 2,078.

Some popular names that Ricketts passed in scoring were Trey Lyles, Eric Montross, Greg Oden, Jay Edwards, Yogi Ferrell, Oscar Robertson and Scott Skiles. Prior to finishing his senior season, Ricketts passed Brian Cardin (New Harmony-1986) as the Posey County all-time scoring leader. A few games before the postseason, Ricketts became the Pocket Athletic Conference all-time scoring leader when he passed Adam Seitz (Pike Central-1998). On February 16, at Evansville Memorial, Ricketts broke the single season record for three-point field goals made. During his junior year, Ricketts became North Posey’s all-time leading scorer.

Viking senior Camden Bender was also selected to the Pocket Athletic Conference

first team. Bender was the teams point guard and recently broke the single season record in assists and steals at North Posey. For the season, Bender was North Posey’s second leading scorer with 10 points per game and second in rebounds with 4.2 per game. The Viking guard led the team in assists with six a game and in steals with 3.5 per contest.

Also selected for the All-PAC first team were Colson Montgomery from Southridge, Isaac Uebelhor and Drew Howard from Forest Park, Murray Becher, Simon Scherry and Blake Sisley from Heritage Hills, Jace Kelly and Michael Donoho from South Spencer, Tanner Toopes from Tecumseh and Devin Pruitt from Tell City.

Players named honorable mention were Garrett Voegerl from Southridge, Mitchell Spindler and Aiden Neel from Gibson Southern, Kobe Bartlett from South Spencer, Dustin DuPont from Tecumseh and Ethan Gorby from Pike Central.

After graduation, Bender plans to attend Purdue University and study Agribusiness North Posey High School senior Camand Ag Econ. Ricketts plans to play basketball at the collegiate level. No decision has den Bender set new records for both been made as to what college Ricketts will steals and assists this season as a Viking.

Photo by Dave Pearce attend and showcase his talents.

North Posey High School senior Josiah Ricketts set a new standard for scoring in Posey County and the PAC as the new leading scorer in both this season. Photo

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Viking football auction enjoyed...

At right, auctioneer Aaron Wilson talks with assistant coach James Blankenship during the football auction Saturday evening at the Knights of Saint John in Saint Wendel. This year was the biggest auction year to date, raising somewhere around $37,000. Just above, Geoff Gentil, Nathan Stone, and Jeremy Schipp enjoy visiting and talking football. Photos by Dave Pearce

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Ed Adams, Greg and Melody Oeth, Linda and Bill Curtis enjoyed the breakfast Ken Rudibaugh was served Saturday morning during the Lions Club Annual Pancake Day event. Photos happy to welcome patrons

by Craig Edling to the Lions Pancake Day.

Jim Powers and Mark Stevens have a serious discussion over the pancakes during the Lions Club Annual Pancake Day held at the American Legion on Saturday morning.

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REWARD : Free Native Tree Simply send a photo of the destroyed tree to the SWCD so we can confirm the iden ty of the suspect. Posey County residents will pick up na ve trees April 3, 2020, 4:00— 6:00 pm at Bri le Bank Park in Mt Vernon.

BRADFORD PEAR AKA: CLEVELAND SELECT, CALLERY PEAR, CHANTICLEER, ARISTOCRAT Pyrus calleryana If you find this invasive tree on your property the CISMAs of Southwest Indiana will reward you with a free native tree for the destruction of the Bradford Pear. You can pick up your Native Tree April 3rd at Brittlebank Park, 1200 Brittle Bank Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN between 4 and 6 p.m. For more information contact the Posey County SWCD 812-838-4191 ext 3 or email megan.ritterskamp@in.nacdnet.net Follow us on Facebook @PoseyInvasivePartnership

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Viking wrestlers enjoy epic season, raise bar for future

By Chris Morlan The North Posey wrestling team had their end of the season awards banquet at North Posey High School on Friday, March 6. There was a meal served in the cafeteria to begin the banquet for athletes, parents, coaches and fans. After the meal was completed, everyone walked to the auditorium for the awards ceremony. A slide show was presented at the beginning of the awards portion with each wrestler shown on the screen.

Coach Cody Moll came to the stage and announced the letter winners by each class.

Freshman Levi Freeman, Nathan Schoening and Gavin Wheeler each received a varsity letter. Jake Koch, Lincoln Schenk and Connor Simpson were presented a junior varsity letter. Freeman had a great freshman season.

Freeman qualified for the regional in the 138-pound weight class.

Sophomores Landon Epley, Camden Lupfer, Wyatt Willman and Blake Zirkelbach each received a varsity letter. Eli Robinson, Zach Vannice and Brett Willis were presented a junior varsity letter. Juniors Kaleb Elpers, Braiden Fitts, Dalton Hill, Brady Reidford and Clay Will were given a varsity letter. Sam Belt was awarded a junior varsity letter. Lupfer wrestled in the 113-pound weight class and was a semi-state finalist. Willman was a regional qualifier in the 182-pound weight class. Zirkelbach com-

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peted in the 106-pound weight class and was also a semi-state finalist. Elpers wrestled in the 126-pound weight class and a regional finalist. Fitts wrestled in the 120-pound weight class and qualified for the regional. Reidford made it to the regional in the 170-pound weight class.

Seniors Isaac Myers, Tristan Martin, Nathan Willman and Paul Goins each received a varsity letter. Myers wrestled in the heavyweight division and qualified for the regional. Martin wrestled in the 145-pound weight class and was a semi-state finalist. Goins wrestled in the 195-pound weight class and helped the team numerous times during his wrestling career when the team needed a pin or points. Willman wrestled in the 220-pound weight class and finished fourth at the state finals. Coach Moll named Martin and Willman as the team captains at the beginning of the season. This senior class went 90-18 in their four years of wrestling. The seniors competed at Team State all four years with placing fifth, second, third and first with an overall team state record of 13-3.

Nathan Willman was presented a plaque for the “100 Win Club” and selected to the Academic All-State team. Willman was also awarded with the “Chase Akers Mental Attitude Award” and “Most Pins” Award with 27 pins during the season. Tristan Martin also won the “Chase Akers Mental Attitude

Award”. Connor Simpson and Camden Lupfer were each presented with the “Most Improved” award. Blake Zirkelbach was given the “Most Takedown” trophy. Zirkelbach had 74 takedowns during the season. Dalton Hill, Brady Reidford and Clay Will were each named to the Academic All-State team.

Many milestones and records broken for the Viking wrestling team in the 2019-2020 season. North Posey had a school record 26-wins in dual matches and only lost once (Evansville Mater Dei). Nathan Willman won the 220-pound weight class at the Mater Dei Holiday Classic. Willman won the 182-pound weight class at this same tournament the previous year during his junior season. North Posey had two Pocket Athletic Conference champions in their weight class.

Tristan Martin in the 145-pound weight class and Kaleb Elpers in the 126-pound weight class. Nathan Willman and Blake Zirkelbach were sectional champions in their weight classes. Ten Viking wrestlers qualified for the regional (Nathan Willman, Blake Zirkelbach, Tristan Martin, Camden Lupfer, Issac Myers, Brady Reidford, Braiden Fitts, Kaleb Elpers, Wyatt Willman and Levi Freeman). Four semi-state qualifiers (Nathan Willman, Tristan Martin, Blake Zirkelbach and Camden Lupfer). One semi-state champion (Nathan Willman). One state placer (Nathan Willman-fourth in the 220-pound

weight class). North Posey broke into the top twenty rankings in the states final poll out of 315 schools. Evansville Central six-way champions and outscored their opponents 364-24. Pocket Athletic Conference duals champions with an 8-0 record and outscored opponents 506-134. Pocket Athletic Conference champions with 250.5 points and broke the conference meet record for most points ever scored. 2020 IHSWCA Class 1A State Champions. In four dual matches at team state. North Posey outscored their opponents 212-78. The Vikings set the Class 1A record for widest margin of victory in the finals (27 points). They also set the record for semifinals and state finals combined margin of victory (53 points). This was also the fifth consecutive year in a row that North Posey has had a 20-win season.

The North Posey wrestling team is eligible to compete in the 2021 team state competition after they finished with the most points in Class 1A at the Evansville Semi-State to become an automatic qualifier for next years’ team state. During the summer break, the Viking wrestling team will participate at the Union County, Kentucky wrestling camp. Also, North Posey plan to compete in some dual meets.

Congratulations to the Coach Moll, the coaching staff and wrestlers for this historic season.

IHSAA postpones- not cancel boys state basketball tournament

Junior High Vikings have rough time on the mats

Last Friday, the IHSAA announced that most schools in the state of Indiana will be closed for a few weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak for an extended period. The IHSAA boys’ basketball regional games were scheduled to be played last Saturday. IHSAA commissioner Bobby Cox said in his statement, “the association will continue to evaluate the utility of continuing the boys’ basketball tournament at a later date and will inform our member schools and the public as soon as a definitive decision can be reached.” There is still hope that the boys high school basketball teams are still alive to have a chance to fulfill a dream of winning a state championship.

The NCAA, Kentucky High School Athletic Association and Illinois High School Association made a premature decision and overreacted very quickly to cancel their tournaments immediately. The decision made by these associations shattered any hopes for the student/athletes to reach a life goal of participating and having the opportunity to win a championship. True, you always look out for the safety of the student/athletes. Postponing the state tournament to a later date was a good call by IHSAA commissioner Bobby Cox.

By Chris Morlan The North Posey Junior High wrestling team faced two tough conference opponents on their season schedule. North Posey traveled to Heritage Hills on Monday, March 2, for a dual match against the Patriots. Heritage Hills dominated the match and defeated the Vikings 43-3.

In the 75-pound weight class, Myles Belt lost by fall in the third round. Axton Gamblin lost by decision 5-4 in the 80-pound weight class. Tyson Barrow lost by fall in the first round of the 95-pound weight class. Jack Hirsch was pinned in the second round of the 102-pound weight class. Wyatt Gamblin lost by a second-round fall in the 110-pound weight class. Lander Shelby lost his match in the 117-pound weight class by fall in the first-round. Brant Oakley won by decision 8-3 in the 125-pound weight class. Ian Wallace was pinned in the first round of the 132-pound weight class. Gavin Myers lost the 160-pound match by major decision.

During some extra matches at Heritage Hills, Kade Bender lost by fall in the second round.

Cody Fitts lost by fall in the second period. Rowan Wheeler lost by decision 6-2 and Gavin Myers lost in overtime 10-6.

North Posey competed against the Gibson Southern Titans at home on Thursday, March 5.

This was a close dual match. The Vikings had to forfeit five weight classes and were defeated by the Titans 42-36. During the 75-pound weight class, Myles Belt won by forfeit. Axton Gamblin won the 80-pound weight class by forfeit.

Tyson Barrow lost by decision 8-2 in the 95-pound weight class. Jack Hirsch lost by technical fall in the 102-pound weight class. Wyatt Gamblin lost by major decision in the 110-pound weight class. Lander Shelby won by a first-round fall in the 117-pound weight class. Brant Oakley won with a first-round pin of the 125-pound weight class. Ian Wallace won by fall in the first-round of the 132-pound weight class. Gavin Myers won the 160-pound weight class by fall in the first period.

There were five extra matches during this dual meet. Kade Bender pinned his opponent in 29 seconds of the first-round. Cody Fitts won by decision 11-5. Rowan Wheeler won with a 29 second pin in the first round. Gavin Myers won his match with a ten second pin of the first round.

Myles Belt won his match by major decision 10-0.

All spring sport practices cancelled through spring break As of Monday, March 16, Mount Vernon and North Posey schools have cancelled classes due to the coronavirus pandemic from last week. Along with no classes, there will be no practice for all spring sports until after spring break. This means no practices, scrimmages or contest until further notice. No teams, or student/athletes are allowed on school property at this time.

Big Eight All-Conference team selected The coaches in the Big Eight Conference met to announce the Big Eight all-conference team for the final time. All the schools in the Big Eight will join either the Pocket Athletic Conference or Southern Indiana Athletic Conference at the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

Players selected to the all-conference team were Jackson Kabrick and Quentin Harmon from Jasper, Hunter Bruce from Boonville, Jurrien Ballard, Dominic Hardiman and Rhett Thompson from Princeton, Ethan Bushey and Torrence Gillis from Vincennes Lincoln, and Kiowa Jones and Grant Niehaus from Washington.

NH student balances Academics with competitive soccer

New Harmony’s Pearl Suttles

Indiana Connections Academy student Pearl Suttles maintains her grades while participating in competitive youth soccer because of the flexible schedule of online school.

Suttles competes with Indiana Fire Juniors and Mount Vernon Youth Soccer Association while enrolled full-time in sixth grade at Indiana Connections Academy.

Suttles has been playing soccer since she was four year old. This past year, she and her team placed second in their Invitational Tournament.

While soccer takes up a large portion of Suttles’ time, she balances it with her academic responsibilities. Since kindergarten, Suttles has relied on the convenience of online schooling for seven years to ensure she can perform her best both in the classroom and on the field.

Indiana Connections Academy accommodates her practice schedule, said Suttles, and her teachers are always willing to help if she falls behind.

“The schedule is more flexible [than a brick-and-mortar school] and if you need help, you can go to the teachers,” said Suttles.

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County fathers attempt to put former capital city Springfield to rest

By Lois Mittino Gray County Assessor Nancy Hoehn waved a plat map high above her head for all to see at the March 10, Posey County Council meeting saying, “How many of you have heard about the former Posey County capital of Springfield? Well, we need to put the city of Springfield to rest.”

It seems the now-nonexistent town of Springfield was platted in 1817, when the county seat of justice was moved from Blackford, because Springfield would be more centrally located in the county. Frederick Rapp, who donated the 100 acres of land for the new capital, was ordered to lay out the town and advertise the sale of 189 lots on July 15, 1817 and to receive bids on building a courthouse and jail. The lots adjacent to the big public square were to be sold at $100 and the back lots for $12.

After a second sale in October, it was reported in the Goodspeed History of Posey County that, “a large number of lots were sold and the buyers were some of the best citizens of the county: among them several attorneys and a doctor or two. The sale of lots went off as advertised with the addition of $7 worth of whiskey, furnished by Thomas Casselberry.”

However, by February 18, 1825, the state legislature passed a law authorizing a change in the seat of justice to Mount Vernon, where the county capital could flourish with trading areas on the Ohio River. The legislature passed an act in 1827 authorizing owners of lots in the devalued Springfield to get some fiscal relief. Now, it is remembered only in the name of Springfield Road and can be identified around a cluster of houses by the sign for Oliver-Springfield Road.

“Well, all those plats are coming back to haunt us now,” Assessor Hoehn explained. “We have a woman who needs to build fences on her property there, as her horses keep getting out, and another wants to sell. The old deeds still go with those original streets and alleys. No one knows where their property lines begin and end for sure.”

“We want to hire a licensed surveyor to clean the entire area up and the new lines will take precedence over the old,” she said. She estimates it will cost from $7,000 to $10,000. She requested $7,000 to start out to hire a licensed surveyor to help County Surveyor Adam Bigge, who is not licensed for that work.

Questions were asked by council members about taking the issue before the Posey County Commissioners and the Area Plan Commission. Hoehn said she does plan to do so. Council President Heather Allyn said that, “After all requirements have been met, the council should be able to find $7,000 to clean this up. All those deeds are a mess.”

In other council action: • President Allyn requested a council meeting date change from Tuesday, June 9 to Monday, June 8 due to a conflict.

She said three tax abatement reviews are scheduled for that meeting. She also anticipates a possible joint meeting with the Posey County Commissioners, either on April 14 or April 21, to discuss the 60/40 jail income money split that exists now.

• Jenna Richardt, Executive Director of the Economic Development Partnership, gave an update on the Broadband Grant application they are “knee deep in pursuing.” “We need something from the Council in writing to show the county’s fiscal support for the application to commit sources of funding,” she said. The county will need to finance 1.028 million dollars for its matching portion of the grant. Council members signed the letter of support with money expected to come from EDIT and TIF Funds.

• “Posey County did not disappoint us. They did an awesome job getting letters of support to us from residents and businesses stating why we need enhanced Broadband in the county,” Richardt also said. It’s not too late to send a letter in to her office to include in the application and she has template letters any person can use to model one. She also told councilors that her office is sponsoring a Posey County logo design contest in the local school system. “Both high schools are participating and entries look very good. We may have up to 100 submissions from which to choose,” she remarked.

• Ron Bennet, Posey County Solid Waste Management District Controller, appeared before council to request a $50,000 temporary loan to supplement their budget, until the agency gets its tax settlement funds at the end of June. “This is mainly a cash flow problem. We have two lease payments on vehicles due immediately. We can pay the money back after the tax funds come in or by the end of the year,” he assured. Council member Tom Montgomery suggested that the Solid Waste District might try to renegotiate the leases to have them come due after the midyear settlement, as the cash flow shortage has been happening several years in a row.

• County Auditor Maegen Greenwell requested and received an additional appropriation of $194,750 from the Reassessment Fund into the Program Update Account to pay for an XSOFT Auditor-Treasurer database, which will be merged with County Assessor online records. “Our database that we use now is very outdated and I have money in the account to upgrade it. Our offices work together all the time, so it makes sense. Counties are using it all across the state,” the Auditor explained. The money will include software system maintenance and training funds.

• Chief County Probation Officer Michelle Fortune request-

ed an additional appropriation of $3,000 from the Juvenile Informal Adjustment Program Fund to pay for eighteen new chairs in the Group Treatment Room when they move into their newly-renovated offices in the basement of the Coliseum, formerly housing the Health Department.

• Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham reported the current total of inmates housed at the Posey County Jail at this time. 62 are from Posey County, 48 from Vanderburgh County, and 13 from the Department of Corrections. “These numbers usually rise as the temperature will get warmer,” he noted. Last month, Vanderburgh County paid $52,640 into the county coffers for per diem housing fees.

• Council approved a Superior Court request for an additional appropriation of $52.04 back into the Law Book Account of the General Fund for an incorrect vendor reimbursement.

• did routine matters, such as approving minutes, the January Clerk Report and February Treasurer Report.

Lane Closure Scheduled For SR 62 in Mount Vernon The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures on State Road 62 near Mount Vernon for a pipe lining project.

Beginning on or around Tuesday, March 24, contractors will restrict S.R. 62 from Caborn Road to Davis Road as the insert a liner into a drainage structure off of the roadway. As there are multiple lanes on S.R. 62, this project will be done under lane closures. The right lane of S.R. 62 will be closed and one 18-foot lane will be utilized for traffic on either side of the roadway during the operation.

Work is expected to last for one day, depending upon weather conditions. Inclement weather could cause the project to be rescheduled. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.

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MV HIGH SCHOOL SPRING ART CAMP MVHS Art Guild hosted their annual Spring Art Camp on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Over 60 students in grades K-8 attended the camp. At this year’s Spring Art Camp, we explored our green thumbs and turned rocks into beautiful cactuses. The campers learned how to mix various shades of greens and how to add details to make each “cactus� unique and realistic. We “planted� our cactuses in recycled cans covered with wallpaper and filled with newspaper and pea gravel. Some have “blooms� made with colored tissue paper. Wayne Thiebaud was the inspiration for our surrealistic dessert still-life drawings. We learned a little about who Mr. Thiebaud is and his artistic style before creating our own versions in oil pastels. The campers learned about how to use the oil pastels to mix and have fun with color. Photographs from the day are posted on Facebook @ MVHS Art Guild. Please feel free to share and tag people you know.

Art Camp is educational and fun for both the campers who attend and the Art Guild members who put it on. Camp activities are planned, prepared and taught by the Art Guild members. We host two camps a year (one per semester) and have a variety of different projects and mediums at each camp. The proceeds from art camp go towards educational field trips and activities, art supplies and equipment, senior scholarships and maintaining the Art Guild area of the school courtyard.

Art Guild member Serenity Folz with Carson Ferrel, Macyn Schneider, Reagan Denning, and Jaylie Denning.

Above: Art Guild Senior, Alexis Adamitis helping Lily Kincade, Zoey Wilson, and Emma Fuhs.

Art Guild Member Kirsten DeMoss with Anistyn Ball, Olivia Wilson, River Cole, Chloe Martin, and Anna Esche-Hart. Photos submitted

Right: Sydney Zirkelbach, Nicholas Tucker, and Mark Daily.

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Court News and Legal Advertising Arrests March 6 Matthew Williams - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated - PCS March 8 Amanda Litchfield - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Resisting Law Enforcement, Public Intoxication (petition to revoke) - MVPD Clayton Sheridan - Elberfeld - Warrant, Operating While Intoxicated (petition to revoke) - PCS Susan White - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Leaving the Scene of an Accident - MVPD March 10 Steven Coons - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated - ISP March 11 Dylan Yocum - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance or its Metabolite in the Body - PCS Complaints February 26 6:30 p.m. - Controlled Substance Problem - Advised male subject is smoking pot.

Said she can’t see him doing it. Said she is going to get into a fight. Said he is using spray to eliminate meth and marijuana and female subject is going crazy from the dope - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 9:09 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Advised the residents of this address are screaming and yelling, causing lots of noise Second Street, Mount Vernon February 27 1:59 a.m. - Repossession - Silver Toyota truck - Main Street, Mount Vernon 2:27 a.m. - Repossession -2015 Chevy Cruze, red Chestnut Street, Mount Vernon 7:17 a.m. - Theft-Automobile - White Toyota Camry taken overnight. Caller says she has the keys - Second Street, Mount Vernon 7:56 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised her vehicle was broken into last night. It was unlocked. Car door was left ajar. Vehicle was ransacked, nothing has been taken - Main Street, Mount Vernon 1:46 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Request male subject be removed from the property.

He is upset she will not take him to his attorney’s office Fifer Hills Road, Griffin 3:28 p.m. - Threatening Advised resident came to officer. Advised 3 subjects tried to jump them. Advised one has a gun - Deer Run, Mount Vernon 4:35 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Request deputies to return, female is causing problems again - Deer Run, Evansville 9:10 p.m. - Suspicious - Caller believes someone might be staying in a vacant house. The top window is opened and someone would have had to climb the roof to get to it. Blinds are also moved in the residence as well - Tenth Street, Mount Vernon February 28 12:43 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised wife keeps hitting him because she is on

meth. Also advised she was chasing him out of the house, no weapons - Deer Run, Evansville 2:14 a.m. - Repossession 2009 Nissan Murano - Holler Road, Mount Vernon 6:04 p.m. - Domestic Violence - No weapons in the home. Male subject kicked the door in. Request officers - Third Street, Mount Vernon 9:40 p.m. - Message - Advised landlord keeps coming into his residence uninvited and without notice when he is gone and sometimes when he is home - Midway Drive, Poseyville February 29 11:09 a.m. - Animal Complaint - Caller advised both of his dogs have been vomiting over the past couple weeks.

Caller advised veterinarian did blood work on the dogs, possible that dog got a hold of something toxic. Neighbor possibly poisoning his dogs and possibly his neighbor’s dogs - Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon 1:27 p.m. - Sex Offense Caller advised she was sexually assaulted Wednesday in Poseyville. She advised she knows the subject - Wadesville 2:02 p.m. - General Complaint - Caller advised someone is burning in the area of her residence and also his dog is not on a leash. She said her house is going to blow up and now she can’t walk past this house because the dog will bite her - Main Street, Mount Vernon 2:26 p.m. - Found Property - Caller advised he just went out back at his residence and there are a couple of gun cases that showed up on his porch.

Called back and advised a friend dropped them off and they are bow and arrows Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon 4:00 p.m. - Theft - Advised someone came into the office and stole some tools - Lee Drive, Mount Vernon 9:34 p.m. - Suspicious - Advised someone was trying to pry on garage door. Advised someone is out in the yard -

Church Street, Cynthiana 10:34 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Advised a male subject is banging on door across the hallway - Main Street, Mount Vernon March 1 12:12 a.m. - Noise Complaint - Neighbor’s dog will not stop barking. Have called in before about this and officer spoke with them - Magnolia Drive, Mount Vernon 1:36 a.m. - Theft-Automobile - Male subject trying to steal granite colored KIA Optima and threatening caller - Jefferson Street, Mount Vernon 3:01 a.m. - Suspicious Male subject getting into vehicles. Wearing sweat pants, gray shoes, backpack, glasses, white male. Last seen around the library - Sixth Street, Mount Vernon 10:32 a.m. - Theft - Juvenile wanting to report a stolen bicycle - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 11:02 a.m. - Suspicious Caller said that her front door keeps getting pushed open while she is asleep - Main Street, Mount Vernon 2:19 p.m. - Sex Offense Caller advised daughter was sexually assaulted at the park by the library yesterday. Caller advised she knows who did it.

Caller just found out today Mount Vernon 3:38 p.m. - Domestic Violence - White house with a ramp on it. Male subject beating a female and dragging her into the house - Tenth Street, Mount Vernon 4:06 p.m. - Message - Caller advised juvenile walking in the roadway hit his mirror and then a group started surrounding his car. Would like to speak to an officer about it - Sixth/Main Street, Mount Vernon 6:25 p.m. - Public Intoxication - Female was on caller’s porch stating she was on drugs - Kimball Street, Mount Vernon 5:56 p.m. - Vandalism - Advised someone broke the door handle on her vehicle. Appears someone tried to break into her vehicle last night - Elk

2020-49 STATE OF INDIANA

) ) ss: COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ) OF ROBERT DALE COX ) DECEASED ) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2002EU-000009 ROBERT D. COX ) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ) NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Robert D. Cox was on the 3rd day of March, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert Dale Cox, deceased, who dies on the 16th day of January, 2020, and authorized to administer said estate without Court supervision.

All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death.

Dated at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, this 4th day of March, 2020.

KAY KILGORE, CLERK POSEY CIRCUIT COURT BY: DONNA CURTIS, DEPUTY Gary K. Price, #15051-82 TERRELL, BAUGH, SALMON & BORN, LLP 700 S. Green River Road, Suite 2000 Evansville, IN 47715 (812) 479-8721 Attorney for Estate I hereby certify that the foregoing or attached Court Record or document complies with the requirements of Trial Rule 5(G) with regard to information excluded from the public record under Administrative Rule 9(G).

Gary K. Price Published in the Posey County News on March 10, March 17, 2020 - hspaxlp

2020-50 POSEY COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Drainage Board of Posey County, IN will receive sealed proposals at the Posey County Auditor’s Office in the Coliseum Building, 126 East Third Street, Room 220, Mt. Vernon, IN up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. local time on APRIL 3rd, 2020. Proposals may also be brought and delivered prior to the drainage board meeting no later than 7:30 a.m. local time on the morning of APRIL 6th, 2020 at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, IN. Also known as the Hovey House.

The Posey County Drainage Board wishes to secure proposals for the spraying of following regulated drains: Big Creek, the Main Channel and laterals between State Route 66 and the far Northeast end of the Main channel where it crosses the Posey/Vanderburgh County line Big Creek Main Channel West of Hwy 69, Part of the main channel of Whipple Ditch along Brown Slagle Rd and Gross Lateral (located in Western Black Township) Rueger Ditch and Laterals (located in Eastern Black and Western Marrs Townships) Vaal Ditch and Laterals (located in Point Township) Persimmon Pond Ditch and Lateral (located in Western Marrs Township).

Spraying may be done by aerial or ground equipment; however ground applications should be begun no sooner than May 15, 2020 and completed no later than August 15, 2020; aerial applications should be begun no sooner than September 01, 2020 and completed no later than September 31, 2020. The Posey County Drainage board may utilize multiple contractors depending upon what the best application method is for a given area.

Certain areas are infested with “Scouring Rush”. The board wishes to eradicate this particular type of vegetation. Suggestions are requested for the best type of herbicide or combination of herbicides to achieve this goal.

Proposals should include a list that indicates the kind of chemicals to be used and the rate of application and whether it will be a ground or aerial application.

The amount should include all operating (fuel, oil, tires, taxes, license, spraying chemicals, etc.) costs as well as cost of the manpower required to operate the equipment. Any cost of equipment or manpower required to transport to the work site should be included in the proposal. PER-ACRE RATES ARE PREFERRED. Contractors are also to provide an “As Applied” map upon completion of the project. The proposal (as required by Indiana Statute) must have a maximum amount.

The maximum amount will be 5,000 equipment and/or man hours (625 equipment and/or man days).

The proposal shall show proof of insurance coverage: Contractors Public Liability $300,000/$500,000 Contractors Protective Automotive Liability (Owner Equipment) $300,000/$500,000 Automotive Liability (Non-Owner Equipment) $300,000/$500,000 Pursuant to the provisions of IC-5-10-7-1 establishing prevailing wage rate is to be paid. The Posey Drainage Board will provide schedules and other information as it becomes available. The proposal will be prepared using the latest information available should the rate increase the proposed rates by the amount of the increase. Copies of the current schedule are available at the Posey County Auditor’s Office.

No bid security or performance security shall be required for items proposed in this notice.

The Posey County Drainage Board reserves the right to reject any part or all proposals and waive any informalities in the proposals.

Approved by the POSEY COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD: SCOTT BECKER, PRESIDENT TIM HOENERT, MEMBER MATT SCHENK, MEMBER DALE KOESTER, MEMBER JAY PRICE, COMMISSIONER / MEMBER Attest: Adam M. Bigge, Posey County Surveyor / ex-officio member Published in the Posey County News on March 17, March 24, 2020 - hspaxlp

Trail Drive, Evansville March 2 1:25 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - House is vacant, saw 3 people inside with flashlights. Unsure if they are supposed to be there - Ramsey Court, Mount Vernon 8:11 a.m. - Message - Caller is requesting to speak with an officer reference being accused of having stolen property - Downen Road, Wadesville 8:34 a.m. - Theft - Caller advised someone broke into her 2017 Hyundai Sante Fe and stole her subs. Advised vehicle was locked - Third Street, Mount Vernon 9:34 p.m. - Suspicious Caller advised a white male, juvenile, brown curly hair, white hoodie, white and red sneakers just went inside residence looking into windows and checking doors. Caller does not believe he lives there - Westwood Drive, Mount Vernon 7:25 p.m. - Message Wants a dog to search her car that was stolen. Advised she found clothes with gasoline on them and other suspicious items - Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon 7:31 p.m. - Controlled Substance Problem - Caller advised juveniles outside smoking dope in the alley - Third Street, Mount Vernon 7:45 p.m. - Suspicious Caller advised subjects at this residence with crowbars taking siding off of residence - West Franklin Road, Mount Vernon 9:16 p.m. - Suspicious -

Caller advised thinks someone is messing around his residence - Second Street, Mount Vernon March 3 2:04 p.m. - Harassment People in red vehicle keeps driving by residence and flipping caller off. Female subject driving car - Second Street, Mount Vernon 3:12 p.m. - Harassment Caller advised she is being harassed by female subject Second Street, Mount Vernon 3:39 p.m. - Suspicious - Female subject along the street, possibly has a gun - Third Street, Mount Vernon 3:57 p.m. - Suspicious Caller advised he heard a loud boom. Caller advised it sounded like a meth lab blowing up - Welborn Church Road, Mount Vernon 4:11 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised she has had a theft a while back and spoke to officer about it and he has her permission to file a theft report - Southwind Plaza, Mount

Vernon 5:03 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised just got home from work and the door has been kicked in. Nothing taken. Advised about a week and a half ago same thing happened - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 5:11 p.m. - Theft - Would like to make a report for a stolen bicycle - Stierley Road, Wadesville March 4 7:25 a.m. - Suspicious Subjects that stole from caller yesterday on camera system are in alley behind house Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 8:47 a.m. - Message Neighbor is accusing caller and her husband of tracking her. Advised she follows husband and watches him. Also watches them from the lake with binoculars - Gun Club Road, Mount Vernon 4:30 p.m. - Suspicious - Subject camped out in a dugout - MV Youth Baseball Field, Mount Vernon

2020-51 The following County Operating Claims have been filed with the Auditor’s Office and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session MARCH 17, 2020 BINGHAM GREENEBAUM $38.57 FARRIS REPORTING $384.95 WILLIAM W GOODEN $833.00 GROVES LAW OFFICE LLP $7,077.50 JEAN E HADLEY $2,565.90 INDIANAPOLIS MARRIOTT $375.00 MATTHEW BENDER & CO $296.31 SMITH & BUTTERFIELD CO $0.50 SUPERIOR TEAM APPAREL $250.00 JARED MICHEL THOMAS $4,516.30 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR $66.50 JOHN JACOB WARRUM $3,169.00 GRAND TOTAL $19,573.53 Maegen Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on March 17, 2020 - hspaxlp

2020-52 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Upon the following Special Use application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: SPECIAL USE: DOCKET NO: 20-06-SU-BZA APPLICANT: Derrick Verble OWNER: Derrick & Iva Verble PREMISIS: Lot Number 21 of Country Manor, a Subdivision located in Section Twenty four (24), Township Five (5) South, Range Fourteen (14) West, Lynn Township, Posey County, Indiana, containing .41 acres, more or less. More commonly known as 2830 John Avenue, 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 pole barn for residential storage in an (A) Agricultural Zoning District Section 153.032 (B) (2) Use Unit 2 Areawide Special Exception Uses Section 153.147 (B) (14) Residential Storage Structure of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County.

POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION

BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on March 17, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-53 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION PLAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION, ON THE 9TH DAY OF April, 2020, at 6:00 pm at the Hovey House - 330 Walnut St., MT. VERNON, INDIANA. WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST BY Gregory P. & Sharon E. Tieken, FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF Tieken Miner Subdivision.

SAID SUBDIVISION INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN Robinson TOWNSHIP, LOCATED AT 2800 Lugis Rd. Wadesville IN, TO WIT: DESCRIPTION Part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township Five (5) South, Range Twelve (12) west, in Robinson township, Posey County, Indiana Written suggestions or objections to the provisions of said request may be filed with the Secretary of the Area Plan commission at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Posey County Area Plan Commission at the time and place specified.

Said hearing may be continued from time to time as may be continued from time to time as may be necessary.

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

AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA BY: Mark Seib Published in the Posey County News on March 17, 2020 - hspaxlp

2020-35 Bethel Township, Posey County, Indiana Disbursements by Vendor 2019 Fund/Category/Vendor Name Amount Township Personal Services United States Treasury $1,288.22 Pat Hancock $452.52 Lisa Daugherty $452.52 Sharon Fifer $452.52 Darryl Meyer $969.68 Diana Meyer $5,448.65 Township Services and Charges Smithville Communication $379.58 Mt. Vernon Democrat $75.72 Posey County News $165.94 Liberty Mutual $580.00 Indiana Township Association $295.00 Diana Meyer $225.04 Sheraton at Keystone $297.18 Diana Meyer $2,250.00 Township $13,332.57 Bethel Township, Posey County, Indiana, Detailed Receipts 2019 Governmental Township General Property Taxes $12,217.42 Activities Commercial Vehicle Excise Tax Distribution (CVET) $111.48 Local Income Tax (LIT) Certified Shares $3,036.71 Township Total $15,365.61 Township Assistance General Property Taxes $7,946.51 Commercial Vehicle Excise Tax Distribution (CVET) $72.52 Total Township Assistance $8,019.03 Bethel Township, Posey County, Indiana Cash & Investments Combined Statement - 2019 Beg Cash End Cash Governmental Local Local Fund & Inv Bal & Inv Bal Activities Fund Name Jan 1, 2019 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 2019 Number 2 Rainy Day $1,642.69 $0.00 $0.00 $1,642.69 3 Township $34,233.16 $15,365.61 $13,332.57 $36,266.20 4 Township Assistance $6,086.24 $33,979.06 $34,479.13 $5,586.18 Total All Funds $61,948.94 $23,384.64 $13,332.57 $72,001.01 CERTIFICATION State of Indiana Posey County I Diana Meyer, Trustee of BETHEL TOWNSHIP, Posey County, Indiana, do solemnly affirm under the penalty of perjury that the preceding report is complete, true and correct; that the sum with which I am charged in this report are all of the sums received by me; and that the various items of expenditures credited have been fully paid in the sums stated; that such payments were made without express or implied agreement that any portion thereof shall be retained by or repaid to me or to any other person. 1 further affirm that a complete and detailed annual report, together with all accompanying vouchers showing the names of persons having been paid money by the township, have been filed as required by law in the office of the County Auditor, and that copies of such annual report are in custody of the Township Board and the State Board of Accounts. Said report is subject to inspection by any taxpayer of the township.

Diana Meyer, (sign) BETHEL TOWNSHIP Trustee Telephone: 812-851-3632 Date this report was to be published: 2/25/2020 Subscribed and sworn (or Affirmed) to before me, the Chairman of the Township Board of BETHEL TOWNSHIP at its annual meeting this 13th day of February, 2020.

Sharon Fifer, (sign) Township Board Chairman This report was received, accepted, and approved by the Township Board at its annual meeting, this 13th day of February, 2020.

Township Board Patricia Hancock, (sign) Lisa Daugherty, (sign) Published in the Posey County News on February 25, March 17, 2020 - hspaxlp

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