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Fuel costs are concern for MSDMV Rising fuel prices replace COVID as big school problem By Lois Mittino Gray The rising cost of fuel is hitting the Mount Vernon School District, too. Director of Business Loren Evans told the Mount Vernon School Board at its March 21, meeting how diesel fuel rates affected their 31 bus routes. “Right now, the fuel adjustment rate on our contracted bus routes with Nix Bus costs a total of about $180 dollars more per day for the fifteen routes with them. The other sixteen buses belong to the district and with them, we pay the rising diesel fuel costs,” he explained to the board. The Fuel Adjustment on the contracted routes went from $29.87 per day for January-March, 2022 to $207.80 per day for April-June, 2022. The total paid out on the contracted routes is now $3906.30. The average price for a gallon of straight number 2 diesel fuel calculated on March 8, 2022 was 4.8150, up from $3.6890 on December 8, 2021. Director Evans noted that while these high rates are significant, they are not the highest ever which occurred in 2008. In personnel matters, the board confirmed the employment of Susan Schenk as the Assistant Vocal Music Director at the high school. She is a former Wildcat at the school and has experience involved in high school theater and musicals, as both an instructor and volunteer. “It’s nice to have Susie back home again,” Board member Kathy Weinzapfel commented after the unanimous vote. A roll call vote was required since members Greg Oeth and Joe Rutledge were attending electronically via Facebook. Resignations were accepted from Timothy Alcorn as the high school head wrestling coach and Kassandra Spindler as the junior high cross-country coach. Both Sammy Blackburn enjoys a meal with her dad, Jeﬀ, and grand- are effective immediately. Amanda Barnhart resigned pa Charles ‘Dockey’ Blackburn during Sunday afternoon’s annual as a teacher assistant in Special Education, effective Keck-Gonnerman event at the Posey County Fairgrounds. Photo by March 18 and Barbara Williams resigned as a teacher assistant at Marrs Elementary School, effective the end Dave Pearce

of the school year. “Covid’s Over!” proclaimed Board member Weinzapfel as she looked over the long list of requests for travel and field trip approval. Ever-on-the-go Agriculture Teacher Alecia Schmidt has four approved trips planned in April. She will attend with students: a District X Livestock Judging Competition at the Knox County Fairgrounds on April 7, the UK 4-H/FFA Agriculture Field Day in Lexington, Kentucky on April 12, the District X Volleyball Competition at Perry Central High School on April 14, and the Floriculture State Career Development Event in Greenwood, Indiana on April 23. FFA will pay expenses for all four events. Kendra Glaser and her Art Guild students were given permission to travel to St. Louis, Missouri for a field trip from April 8 through 10 that includes Sunday travel. The Art Guild will cover expenses. Kevin Krizan and DECA students will travel to Atlanta, Georgia for the DECA International Competition from April 23 through 27, with permission given to be away on a Sunday, April 24. DECA will pay expenses. Krizan also plans to attend the Innnovate WithIN Project Competition with a student on April 10 at the University of Evansville. --Wrestlers are allowed to travel to North High School in Evansville for a meet that includes Sunday, June 12, 2022 as requested. --Julie Jackson, Julie Kissinger, and Pam O’Risky will attend the Spark Summit in Indianapolis on June 9 and June 10 this summer. The High Ability Grant will cover expenses. School Superintendent Matt Thompson pointed out this trip was notable as “parents are really excited about STEM programs and the increased emphasis on high ability activities we are offering.” In other board business: --Private citizen Paula Rudibaugh asked questions

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Council to address missing permits By Lois Mittino Gray Mount Vernon resident Ron Salee once more addressed the Mount Vernon Common Council at their March 16, evening meeting at the Hovey House. For a second time, he brought to councilors information he obtained researching ordinances in reference to the city Building Department registrations and contractor permits. He said he dug into the records going back four years and found that in that time frame; only three local contractors sought permits from the city. “The ordinance states they have to register as contractors and get permits. There are 20 local contractors, including the Building Commissioner himself, Brandon Bullard. The Building Commissioner is supposed to register the contractors and get permits. In four years,

only one contractor and two excavators were registered. Why is this?” he asked. Mount Vernon Mayor Bill Curtis, familiar with this issue as Salee brought it to council’s attention before and met with him on it for over an hour, stated they have plans to work on this. They are going to start with the registration procedure. The Mayor agreed the ordinance, passed in October, 2004, needs to be addressed. He sent copies of it out to council members. Ideas about how to get contractors registered will be discussed at the next meeting. The Building Commissioner does not go out and find them. The contractors need to know how they should make contact to register, how to get

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Business as usual for Your Way Cafe By Lois Mittino Gray There was only one New Business item on the agenda at the Mount Vernon Board of Works meeting on Thursday, March 24. It concerned the long-awaited Grand Opening of the Your Way Café on March 31 at 10 a.m. The new eatery is located in the Landing Apartment Building, at the corner of Water and Main Streets, in the former site of Bliss Restaurant. “The new owners asked that we allow them to continue to do what

Bliss did. That is to mark the two parking spots in front of the business for Pick Up Only,” Mount Vernon Mayor Bill Curtis told the board. “They feel they will have quite a bit of takeout orders and will need the parking spaces posted that way.” The Mayor does not feel the city needs to legally change any ordinances to accommodate the request. The two spots would be designated that way from the hours of 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Board member Andy Hoehn

made a motion to approve the request on a temporary basis and see how things go with the designation for a time. It was seconded by Board member David Dodd and carried unanimously. Under Old Business, Ron GelarFun turns a little ugly on Saturday evening at the Ribeyre Gymnaden representing the MV Eagles or- sium dinner and auction as little Maxen Anderson decides to check on ganization, came back as requested father Joe’s dental work. Photo by Dave Pearce at the last meeting, to confirm when Poseyville, it was reported the propthe vendor for their annual carnival Correction: plans to have everything cleared In Trisha Lopez’s story regarding erty had been sold by Andy Hoehn. the Posey County Area Plan Com- In fact, the property was sold by Continued on Page B7 mission and a building in dispute in Adam Hoehn. We regret this error.

Quertermous to serve maximum penalty Special to the News A Mount Vernon man has been sentenced to the maximum penalty for a drunk driving offense in Posey County. On Wednesday, March 23, Calvin R. Quertermous, age 55, was sentenced by Posey Circuit Court Judge Craig Goedde to two and one-half (2 1/2) years in prison following his conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction, a Level 6 felony. Quertermous was previously found guilty by a Posey County jury on February 24. Court records show that Posey County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bryan Hicks stopped a vehicle driven by Quertermous on Bonebank Road in Posey County on July 24, 2021. An investigation conducted by Deputy Hicks revealed that Quertermous was driving under the influence of alcohol. Quertermous was arrested and transported to the Posey County Jail.

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Posey County Sheriff’s Office Detective Kyle Reidford assisted Deputy Hicks with the investigation. At trial, Detective Reidford was the l o n e witness for the Calvin R. Quertermous State of Indiana, as Deputy Hicks was unavailable to testify due to the injuries he sustained in the line of duty in September of 2021. At sentencing, Posey County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Georgianne Mastison presented evidence and argument of Quertermous’s multiple prior criminal

convictions in Indiana and Illinois. The Court considered his prior criminal history to be a significant aggravating factor that justified the maximum sentence for this offense under Indiana law of two-and-one-half years in prison. Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers commented: “This is not the first time Mr. Quertermous has been arrested, charged and convicted of drunk driving. We believe the court’s sentence is appropriate given his prior criminal history. Thanks to the work of Posey County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bryan Hicks, Detective Kyle Reidford, and Georgianne Mastison, this offender was held accountable for his actions. Hopefully the court’s sentence sends a clear message that this type of behavior will not be tolerated in Posey County.” Quertermous will be transported to the Indiana Department of Correction to serve his sentence.

Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham issued a warning this week for Posey County residents. Be mindful this time of the year for scams. We begin to see an increase during this time of the year due to folks receiving his or her tax returns. The scammers work off fear and the enticement of money. Lottery scams are popular, but remember if you didn't sign up for a lottery, it's probably not legit. Loved ones being incarcerated in or out of the U.S. is one we see as well. Before you send money contact the stated facility to make sure your loved one is jail. Mail scams may include property taxes, and these forms of mail look legitimate. They may have parcel numbers, acreage, and other details, but remember these items are public record, so it's very easy to obtain. Please read the fine print, before sending any form of payment. The fine print may state, “This is not a bill, this is a solicitation, You are under no obligation to pay the amount stated unless you accept this offer.”

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MARCH 29, 2022 Kathy Wininger Kathy Lynn (Dickens) Wininger, 61 (although she would say 28), of Mount Vernon, IN, passed away March 23, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Kathy was born May 9, 1960 in Evansville, IN to Virgel and Shirley (Miller) Dickens. She was raised, and lived her whole life in the city of Mount Vernon, and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1978. She went on to work at General Electric (Sabic), where she was an Administrative Assistant for Specialities Technology and Footprint. She loved her job, the logistics, and her colleagues like they were family. Kathy enjoyed meeting new people and loved helping others, and her job allowed her to do both. Kathy had a passion for sports, and photography. She was always in the stands cheering, loudly, for her children’s sports teams. Kathy was an amazing photographer; and started her own business, Epic Images Photography. She enjoyed shooting athletic events, especially wrestling; and she absolutely loved being able to photograph her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Audie and Ruby Dickens, and Orville and Edith Miller; and Mitchell Wininger. She is survived by her

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parents, Virgel and Shirley Dickens; brother, Tony Dickens (Judy); sons, Jason Moll (Michelle) and Cody Moll (Jessica); daughter, Jessica Ricketts (Jerry); grandchildren, Stephan (Ellen), Tarl (Katie), Drake, Ethan, Jordyn, Jaxon, Sophia, Abigail and Asher Ricketts, Preston, Scarlett, and Ruby Moll. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Saint, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Sister Sharon Spicer oﬃciating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Posey Wrestling Club or Posey Humane Society. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Jean Erbacher Jean Alice Erbacher, 81, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at the University of Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jean was born in Evansville, Indiana on June 16, 1940 to the late John F. and Evelyn Jo (Wiggins) Erbacher. She attended grade school at Saint Francis Xavier and a graduate of Poseyville High School. Jean worked for the Erbacher J’s Appliance Store and attended Lockyear Business College. Jean honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. Jean attended University of Evansville and Brescia College, earning a masters degree in education. She had many jobs teaching in the tristate area. She was employed by Industrial Contractors and worked for the city of Evansville for Mayor Russell Lloyd, Sr. Jean moved to Layfayette and was a tax auditor for the state of Indiana. She retired and moved back to Evansville in 2017. She loved her animals-dogs, horses, horseback riding, swimming and reading. Jean was dedicated to God, Country, and Family. She will be deeply missed by her family and all those who knew and loved her. Jean is survived by her siblings, James R. Erbacher (Betty) of Dundas, IL, Joan E. Hostetler of Evansville, IN, Fr. Joseph F. Erbacher

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of Ireland, IN, Joyce A. Ungetheim (Bill Rogers) of Poseyville, IN, Janice Erbacher-MaCurdy (Keith) of Evansville, IN, Jo Mary Erbacher of Evansville, IN, Jerome P. Erbacher (Stephanie) of Mount Vernon, IN, and Julie M. Mayes of Evansville, IN; and many nieces and nephews. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Judith Price; and brothers, Jack Erbacher and Jeﬀrey Erbacher. A private celebration of Jean’s life (family only) will be held at Browning Funeral Home with Fr. Joseph F. Erbacher and Fr. J. Kenneth Walker oﬃciating. Burial will be held at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Poseyville. Masks are required for all those attending. The family would like to thank the University of Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Heart to Heart Hospice for their loving care and compassion.

Stephen was born July 24, 1941, in Mount Vernon, Indiana and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, Indiana in 1959. Stephen died March 20th, 2022, at West River Health Care in Evansville, IN. The family thanks the staff of West River Health Care for their excellent care. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Topper Noon and Mary Ruth (Allen) Noon. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Kelly Noon, siblings Dennis Allen Noon (Nancy), Anna Vivian Noon (John Egan), Stanley Richard Noon (Loretta); son Jon Noon (Andrea) of Boonville, IN, grandchildren Evan Noon, Lindsey Noon, Logan Noon and Brandon Noon.; nieces and nephews: Christopher Noon, Amy Noon, Amanda Noon, Aaron Noon, Grace Egan and great niece Kenya Tovar. Stephen’s funeral service will be Saturday, March 26, at 11:00 a.m. CDT at First United Methodist Church, 601 Main Saint, Mount Vernon, Indiana, Pastor Christopher Millay officiating, with Nancy Noon pianiSaint Personal stories and remembrances are invited during the service. Steve had a big heart and a quick laugh. He never missed a chance to be with his lifelong friends. With his passions such as photography, genealogy, travel and family, he was truly a rich man. He will be buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in Mt. Vernon at a later date with military honors. Anyone wishing to honor him, in lieu of flowers, we know he would smile from ear to ear for donations to be made to the Posey County Humane Society. Stephen attended Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana two years where he studied Industrial Arts Education. In 1962, he enlisted in the Indiana National Guard and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1968. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1972 and was appointed to Warrant Officer One in 1975. Stephen entered U.S. Civil Service in 1972 as a civilian U.S. Army Reserve Administrative and Supply Technician. He advanced to Staff Training Assistant with the U.S. Army Reserve in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a graduate and former instructor of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Senior Course. Stephen was selected for a

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civilian Government Service training support position with 8th Infantry Division G3, Bad Kreuznach, Germany in January 1983. He was reassigned to Darmstadt Military Community in September 1983 to establish and manage its ranges and training resources division. He advanced to the Training Support Specialist in USAREUR DCSOPS in Grafenwoehr, Germany in January 1986. He was then reassigned in January 1989 as the Training Support Specialist in charge of ranges and local training areas development in the V Corps G3 region in central Germany. He was reassigned to USAREUR Training Support Activity in Roedelheim, Germany as the Chief of manufacturing of training aids, simulators, simulations, and devices. Stephen was then reassigned in September 1999 to Headquarters USAREUF DCOPS in Heidelberg as a USAREUR and NATO Training Exercises SpecialiSaint Stephen advanced to Chief Warrant Oﬃcer Four while in numerous Army Reserve assignments in personnel, administration, and supply. He commanded the 920th Cellular Logistics Team at Fiegerhorst Airﬁeld, Hanau, Germany from April 1992 through April 1994. He retired from the Army Reserve 24 July 2001. After serving in Germany for nineteen years, Stephen was reassigned in December 2001 as the civilian Training Support Specialist in charge of the Army’s distance learning program and development of the organization’s web site at Forces Command DCSOPS, Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia. He retired from U.S. Civil Service in January 2006 and relocated to Huntsville, AL, then to Indianapolis, IN, but then returned to Mount Vernon, IN in April of 2017.

Olivia M. Kissel, age 85, of Evansville, passed away March 24, 2022 at her home. Olivia was born June 7, 1936 in Evansville to the late George C. and Anna (Gansman) Halbig. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Olivia was a homemaker and had also worked at Mead Johnson for several years. She was a longtime devoted member of Saint Philip Catholic Church where she sang in the church choir for many years and was a member of the Ladies Club. She, along with her late husband Warren, were inducted into the Brute` Society of the Diocese of Evansville for their service to their church. Surviving Olivia are a daughter, Linda (Chuck) Cobb of Evansville; two sons, Steven (Barbara) Kissel of Georgetown, TX and Mark (Denise) Kissel of Mount Vernon, IN; a sister, Deborah (Mike) Garland of Evansville; brothers, Edward (Teena) Halbig of Louisville, KY and Ronald Halbig; nine grandchildren, Jonathan, Jennifer, Matthew, Jacob, Josh, Lucas and Kayland Kissel and Logan and Noah Cobb; three step grandchildren, April, Trendon and Bryan and thirteen great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Olivia was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Warren Kissel in 2020; by a son, Da-

vid Kissel in 1959 and by two brothers, Jerry Halbig and Bill Halbig. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Saint Philip Catholic Church, Rev. Ryan Hilderbrand oﬃciating. Entombment will follow in Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service held at 4 p.m. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at Saint Philip Catholic Church, 3500 Saint Philip Road, S, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Saint Philip Catholic Church. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Shawn Gumbel Shawn David Gumbel, 54, of Mount Vernon, IN, passed away March 16, 2022 at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehab. He was born September 14, 1967 in Evansville, IN to Robert and Linda (Herring) Gumbel. Shawn had worked at Easter Seals Workshop in Mount Vernon for many years. Shawn enjoyed doing laundry, taking out the trash, taking trips to Walmart and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed going swimming, camping and swinging on the front porch. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Gumbel in 2013, and his brother Robert E. Gumbel Jr in 1963. He is survived by his mother, Linda; brother, Troy (Anita) Gumbel; sister, Gena Beloat; nieces, Fawn Delano and Meagan Gumbel; nephew, Blace Gumbel; 5 greatnephews; and a great-niece.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in Bellefontaine Cemetery with Rev. Dallas Robinson oﬃciating. Memorial contributions may be made to Down Syndrome Indiana – Buddy Walk Terre Haute, 708 E. Michigan Saint, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

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O , C Brenda Stewart Brenda J. (Duncan) Stewart, 73, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown. Brenda was born in New Harmony, on December 20 1948, the daughter of Elvy and Frances (Somers) Duncan. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Marce Olive Stewart Jr. Brenda worked at Kmart for several years and was a member of Saint Matthews Church. Brenda loved spending time with her family especially her grandkids. She is survived by her husband, sons, Adam (Cassie) Stewart and Marce Stewart III; daughter, Marcella Stewart; sister, Nancy (Carl) Wells; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Beverly Duncan. A funeral service was held

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at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, burial was at Bellefontaine Cemetery, with Pastor Bryan Thompson oﬃciating. Visitation took place from 11 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorials may be left to the funeral home to help with expenses. Online condolences may be left to denningfamilyfuneralhome.com

Janice Winters Janice Ruth (Whited) Winters, 80, of Mount Vernon, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at her home. Janice was born March 19, 1941, in Saint Marys, Ohio the daughter of Carl and Violet (Eschelman) Whited. Janice was married to David Winters and he preceded her in death on May 6, 2018. Janice was a homemaker staying at home raising her children. She enjoyed playing Bingo and going to the Senior Citizens center for Wednesday meals. She loved her family most of all. She taught all her grandkids how to play poker when they were young and had great enjoyment playing against them as they grew. Janice is survived by her sons, Richard (Linda) Michael, Randy (Lori) Winters, and William (Michelle) Winters; daughters, Traci Clark and Debra Kiker; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, John Whited and sister, Sally Roth. She is preceded in death by her parents, hus-

band, daughters, Barbara Clark, and Karen Thompson; brothers, Bob Whited and George Whited; sisters, Mary Leonard, Dorothy Whited, Dolores June Timmerman, Helen Streight, and Cathy Steele. Funeral services was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022, at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, IN, with Pastor Ron Fellows oﬃciating. Visitation took place from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome. com

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James “Jim” Lee Warren Hunt Jr., 82, of Wadesville, Ind., passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind. Jim was born in Washington, Ind., on March 26, 1939, to the late James Sr. and Audrey (Sowder) Hunt, graduated from Washington High School in 1958. Following high school, Jim briefly served in the United States Army. He worked as an Ophthalmic Technician until his retirement in 2010 at the age of 70. Jim was a talented multi-instrumentalist, playing the drums, bassguitar and the clarinet. He played in different country bands in Nashville and even performed at the Grand Ole Opry. He was a man of strong faith and played the bass-guitar in his church band. In addition, Jim was an avid chess player. He enjoyed collecting guns, target shooting and fishing. Jim fished in many local tournaments but found the greatest joy in teaching his grandchildren how to fish. Jim proudly served as treasurer for the American Legion Post 278 in Poseyville, Ind. Above all else, Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary (Rainbolt) Hunt of Wadesville; daughter, Sandy Vannarsdall (David) of Evansville, granddaughter, Brittany Reiser (Jordan) of Evansville, grandson, Ethan Vannarsdall (Lexi) of Rockport, and by his greatgrandchildren, Jude and Ella Reiser.

Jim was preceded in death by his previous wife, Ruth Ann Hunt, in 2008; and by his parents. A celebration of Jim’s life was held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, with Pastors Mark Russell and Greg Morrison oﬃciating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes, Ind., where the American Legion Post 278 of Poseyville, will perform military honors. Friends visited from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Browning Funeral Home and again from 10:30 A.m. until service time at the funeral home on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostolic Bible Church, 9808 New Harmony Road, Poseyville, IN 47633. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staﬀ at the IU Health University Hospital for their compassionate care. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com

Susan Frieboes Susan Anderson Frieboes passed away peacefully on March 15 in the home of her daughter, in Davis, CA. Present with her were her daughters, Katie Yurcich and Ellen Frieboes, and her husband Jon Frieboes. She had been cared for by her family in home-hospice for 10 days. Susan was born in Mount Vernon, Indiana in 1946 to Lois Pauline and Clarke Anderson. She had two loving older brothers, Roy and Dirk Anderson and the family was active in the community and their local church. Susan remained close to her family throughout her life, with an especially caring bond with her mother, Pauline. Susan graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1968 and completed a dietetic internship at Vanderbilt University in 1969. She and Jon were also married in 1969. Professionally, she worked at hospitals, nursing homes, and managed a large dormitory food service at Iowa State University, where Jon attended the college of veterinary medicine. Susan was proud of the impact she made through her work helping others. In 1979 her ﬁrst daughter, Katie, was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1981, the family moved to the Lake Arrowhead area where they owned Rim Forest Animal Hospital for 36 years. In 1983, Susan’s second daughter, Ellen was born. Susan was a loving mother and she modeled to everyone who knew her what it meant to be a steward of the environment and community. She was a devoted Girl Scout leader, oﬃcer in the PTA and Rim Education Foundation,

volunteer for Save Our Forest Association, and Deacon of Lake Arrowhead Presbyterian Church. Her daughters grew up to be a therapist and a homeless services professional, which made her very proud. In 2012, Susan’s ﬁrst grandchild, Anika was born, and in 2014 her grandson, Jon, was born. She loved being their Grammy and played with them as often as possible. She brought a sense of peace, love, purpose, and joy to all of us who were fortunate enough to know her. She was a loving, devoted, and fun daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. We will miss her a great deal. She is survived by her loving family: her husband, Jon, daughters, Katie and Ellen, son-in-law, Ryan, two grandchildren, Anika and Jon, her brothers Roy and Dirk Anderson, and her soul-son, Patrick Armijo. A memorial service was planned for Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 2 p.m. to be held at the Lake Arrowhead Community Church. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations for UNICEF in her honor are welcome.

Got news? Call 812-682-3950 or Email us at: news@poseycountynews.com Birthdays March 29 - Colin Harrington, Leslie Bright, Richard Alan Overton, John Carroll, Sr., Jody Roby March 30 - Brittany Middendorf, Russell Junior McIntire, David Alexander Ralph, Richard Garrett, Kathy Schmidt, Doug Hamman, Emily Willis March 31 - Aaron J. Trembczynski, Rodger Wilson, Matt Hines, Linda Biggs, David Childers, Paul Cameron

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constructed of gravel - caused him to mis-guide the horses into a ditch where it is said the water was at a depth of 12 or News From The Western Star, March 29, 1922 - Mount Vernon more feet. Mr. Cartwright’s J K cries for assistance brought Gus and Henry Niedermeier Note: News in this issue fore this year is up. I am not residing just west of the city to the scene. The men hastily includes: Man and horses in complaining, but time does from a watery grave Thurs- pulled a skiff up to the heads backwaters, city clean-up day take its toll. One of these days, day morning. Mr. Cartwright of the horses and began to April 8, truck crashes into I am going to try harder to was driving a team of horses relieve them of their harness. Gronemeier’s Hardware, a Stop And Smell The Roses. hitched to a wagon which was One of the men who rendered State motor vehicle Police Of- Until then, I plan to keep on loaded with wire, nails and assistance stated that had one ficer here, Dr. Ranes’ peach grinding out history. A society other supplies when near the of the horses remained in the buds, and many more news doesn’t know where it is going C.F. Kleinschmidt residence water several more minutes, if it doesn’t remember its past. in Marrs Township he was it would have drowned and in briefs and personals. compelled to drive through Dear Reader: Thanks for J.K. all probability, Mr. Cartwright Man And Team Of Horses water at a depth of 20 inches would have drowned as he reading my column (Mount on the road. Having passed Vernon - 100 Years Ago) these In Backwaters - The timely was almost exhausted before past five years. Like most ev- arrival of Gus and Henry Nie- the Kleinschmidt house - and the arrival of the men. eryone else in the “Class of dermeier probably saved Frank the road over which he was April 8 Will Be Clean60,” I will be 80 years old be- Cartwright, prominent farmer, driving having been newly Up Day Here - School Children Will Help - From City Council minutes - Attention is called by Mayor Osborn to the “Clean Up Day” plan so far as to the hauling of ashes, trash, and large quantities of rubbish. Each citizen is expected to gather his ashes and trash in a pile, or in a container, to be picked up by the city’s wagons. Citizens are asked to clear out all such lots of rubbish before the Clean Up Day in order that the children in their efforts may have a clear field to complete their work. If all citizens will cooperate in this matter, it ªĦƊŵŻþÚƧɌɵ űŵĪŁɵɀɌɵȻȹȻȻ will mean much in the looks and health of the city. ɵ Other Council Matters William Dieterle was appoint¡ƄɋɵDŵÚŊøĪŻɵ ÚĜąƄąŵĪÚɌɵ ŒŻąƧƠĪŁŁą ed fire truck driver. City labor ɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵ was reduced from 25 cents an hour to 22 ½ cents per hour ȿɍȹȹɡɂɍȹȹɵ%ŒŒŵŻɵŒűąŊɵʫɵȾɍȼȹ and men with teams and wagons will in the future receive 45 cents per hour instead of 50 nąŊƊɍ cents. ĦĪŊąŻąɵ ƊøƄĪŒŊɵɕɵ¡űąøĪÚŁɵ Úƶą ɵ ĦĪŁĪɵɵɵɵɕɵɵɵÆąĞąƄÚöŁąɵ¡ŒƊű Truck Crashes Into Winɵɵɵ ÚŻĽąƄɵ Úƶąɵɕɵ%ŒŒŵɵ ŵĪưąŻ ɵFŵĪŁŁąþɵ ĦąąŻąɵ¡ÚŊþơĪøĦ dow - The north show window of the Gronemeier Hardware ɵɼȼȹȹɵnŒŊąƧɵªŵąąɵɕɵNÚŁĜɵ ŒƄ ɵpÚøĦŒɵ Úŵɵɵɵɕɵɵɵ%ąŻŻąŵƄŻ Store was completely demolished shortly after midnight when a Ford truck of the Smokewell Cigar Co., driven by Mark Crunk, became uncontrollable. Crunk was driving north on Main Street when his machine struck the small ɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵɵ¡DYH Ford truck owned by Ray *HW WLFNHWV LQ DGYDQFH DQG JHW IUHH FKDQFH RQ 0RQH\ 7UHH mond French parked in front

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of his place of business. The impact of the collision caused damage which made it impossible to control the Smokewell truck. Both plate glass windows were broken and the front part of the truck was badly damaged. State Motor Vehicle Police Officer Here - A conference of state, county and city officials was held in Sheriff McFadden’s office Friday in an effort to cooperate in enforcing the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State. Present were: State Police Trooper S. Schultz, Prosecuting Attorney B. Trimble, Mayor Osborn, Chief of Police Moses, and Sheriff McFadden. Motorists are given until April 1 to conform with the State laws and after that time, in the words of Officer Schultz, “they can tell it to the judge.” Stickers are being used now in order to warn drivers as to just what manner they are violating the law. A special warning is issued to “joy riders ” who have been in the habit of stealing cars in the past for that purpose. This act constitutes a “Felony” and is punishable as such. Trooper Schnutz is a very pleasant and agreeable person but also has the appearance of being able, when necessary, to take care of himself. Abundant Peach Crop Coming Says Dr. Ranes - Dr. Ranes who has an orchard consisting of several thousand peach, apple and pear trees near Upton Station, was displaying in this city Monday a branch two and one-half feet long out from a Red Birch Cling Peach tree. There were 36 buds ready to open on the branch and judging from the number on this branch, the orchard will be very productive this season. News Briefs And Personals - Thieves In Action - Thieves entered the Van Calvin soft drink establishment Sunday night taking $50 from the cash box inside the safe, which was not locked. Probably the same attempted to

burglarize the produce house and warehouse of Jarodzki & Co., but were frightened away, dropping two sides of bacon, serial heads of cabbage, and fruits. Teacher Examination - Seventy-five persons took the regular teachers’ examination at the Senior High School Saturday. Milk And Graham Crackers - Results from feeding one-half pint of milk and one graham cracker each day to pupils at the Central School during the past six weeks has resulted in an average gain of one pound per child. No Births. Sick List - Miss Eunice Caborn is getting along nicely after an operation for the removal of gallstones. Charles Pearson is confined to his home with the flu. Coterie Club and Tuesday Club Meet - Members of Coterie Literary enjoyed a spring party at the home of Mrs. W. Painter Tuesday evening. A delicious luncheon concluded the evening’s pleasures. The Tuesday Literary Club met Tuesday in the club room at the library and elected Mrs. R. Wilson as their president. Visits - John Dausman was in the city Saturday and gave us a call. Philip Orth and Rudolph Bauman were also business visitors to this city Saturday. William Kramer transacted business in this city Monday. William Winiger was a business visitor to this city Wednesday. Mrs. Carl Tabor and son, Robert, of Evansville are the guests of her sister, Mrs. Louis Crunk. Schmitzer-Ziegler Marriage - Miss Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Ziegler, and Godfrey Schmitzer, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schmitzer, were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at five, Rev. Eisen of the Trinity E. Church officiating. Jaquess-Erickson–Miss Mary Jaquess and Harry Erickson of Chicago were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Beach performing the ceremony.

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Briefly ‘Walk Together’ held Saturdays thru May Walk Together For World Peace will be held Saturdays at 1 p.m., through May at the Cathedral Labyrinth and Sacred Garden on North Street in New Harmony. Rain cancels event. For more information contact Janet Lorence, 812-682-3935, leave message.

WSI Open House set for April 22 WSI is having an Open House at our new Cox Group building at 427 Locust Street, Mount Vernon, Ind. The event will be Friday, April 22, 2022 from 3-6 p.m. The community can tour the facility and join us for food, fun and giveaways. Giveaways will be available for our ﬁrst 350 guests.

Knights, Corpus Christi sponsor BINGO The Knights of Columbus of Saint Philip Church and Corpus Christi Church are sponsoring a bingo on Saturday April 23, 2022 at the Saint Philip Gymnasium. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the Bingo begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 for a packet of 20 games and includes a packet of four special games. Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Popcorn and Soft Drinks will be available.

MVHS Class of ‘68 holds ‘Homecoming’ The Class of ‘68 will be hosting our Second Homecoming on October 1, 2022 from 6-11 p.m. The Meet and Greet will be held at the American Legion Post 5, 203 Walnut, in Mount Vernon, There will be a cash bar. Snacks will be provided by the class and the kitchen will be open until 8:30 p.m., for anyone that would like to order food. We would love to invite all classmates, teachers and alumni of Mount Vernon High School. Spread the word so we can spend some time together. Hope to see you there.

PC Sheriff’s Merit Board to meet The Posey County Sheriff’s Merit Board will meet on April 6, 2022 at the Sheriff’s Office in Mount Vernon at 9:30 a.m.

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accepting scholarship program applications. Applicants must be an Indiana resident; committed to pursuing an education and career in a Law Enforcement Field at an Indiana college or university; a current member of the association, or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association; and must enroll as a fulltime student (12 hours). Deadline is April 1, 2022. Applications can be obtained online or through the Posey County Sheriﬀ’s Oﬃce, 1201 Brittle Bank Road, Mount Vernon, IN 47620.

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

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

South Terrace and North Elementary announce Kindergarten Registration South Terrace School in Wadesville and North Elementary School in Poseyville are now enrolling Kindergarteners for 20222023. Information and enrollment forms may be picked up at the schools or sent via email. Students enrolling for next year’s Kindergarten class will need to be ﬁve years of age by August 1, 2022. Parents or guardians should contact the school as soon as possible, if they have not already, to sign up to get registration information. Kindergarten Round-Up for South Terrace will be April 6 at 6 p.m., at South Terrace

American Legion Post 5 NH Kiwanis Scholarship available A New Harmony Kiwanis scholarship is now available for North Posey seniors and graduates. This scholarship is a one time award of $1,000. 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, 2022.

203 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, is now serving daily lunch specials. Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Salad Bar available 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner Monday thru Thursday 5:30 - 8 p.m. Dinner Friday 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., watch for Friday dinner special. Dine in or Carry out, public welcome.

Celebrate Recovery on Thursdays Co-ed Celebrate Recovery group meets on Thursday evenings at 5 p.m., at the Beyond the Walls Campus, 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon.

Saint Phillip Men’s Club to host Fish Fry The Saint Philip Men’s Club will host a Drive-Thru Fish Fry on Friday April 8, 2022 beginning at 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. The dinner includes Fried Fish, Baked Beans, Mac and Cheese, Cole Slaw and Corn Bread. The price is $10 for each meal.

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Trinity UCC AA Meets on Saturdays AA meetings are held on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until further notice. Join us at Trinity UCC in Mount Vernon and enter through the back.

AA Meetings to be held on Mondays AA meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Wadesville.

The University of Southern Indiana will present “Steve Wozniak in Person,” a moderated discussion with Steve Wozniak, also known as “The Woz,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The discussion is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved VIP seating is available for $100 per person by calling the USI Foundation at 812464-1918. A technology entrepreneur and philanthropist for more than 40 years, Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products, the Apple I and II, while also having influence on the Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. The following year, the pair introduced the Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, keyboard, color graphics and a floppy disk drive. Wozniak finished his degree in electrical engineering/computer science from UC Berkeley in 1981, and to date, has received 10 Honorary Doctor of Engineering degrees. For his achievements at Apple, Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology by President Ronald Reagan in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators. In 2000, he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for designing the first personal computer and then redirect-

Steve Wozniak ing his lifelong passion of Jimmy Fallon and Celebrity mathematics and electronics Watch Party. toward igniting fires of exWozniak continues to citement for improvements pursue his entrepreneurial in education. and philanthropic interests Through the years, Woz- today. In October 2017, he niak has been involved in co-founded Woz U, a postvarious business and phil- secondary education and anthropic ventures, focus- training platform focused ing primarily on computer on software engineering and capabilities in schools and technology development. hands-on, experiential He also recently co-founded learning encouraging cre- Efforce, which leverages ativity and innovation from disparate applications of students. Making significant blockchain technology. investments of both his time Wozniak will be the fifth and resources in education, speaker in the University’s Wozniak adopted the Los Romain College of BusiGatos School District in Los ness Innovative Speaker Gatos, California, provid- Series. Previous speakers ing students and teachers include General Colin L. hands-on experiences and Powell, USA (Ret.), former state-of-the-art technology Secretary of State, in 2019, equipment donations. He Dr. Oscar Salazar, foundalso founded the Electronic ing chief technology officer Frontier Foundation, and of Uber, in 2017, Dr. Ben was the founding sponsor of Bernanke, former chairman the Tech Museum, Silicon of the Federal Reserve, in Valley Ballet and Children’s 2015, and T. Boone PickDiscovery Museum of San ens, legendary entrepreneur Jose. and philanthropist, in 2013. Wozniak is the author of “Steve Wozniak in PeriWoz: From Computer Geek son” is hosted by the USI to Cult Icon, a New York Romain College of Business Times best-selling autobi- and made possible through ography. His television ap- the Romain College of Busipearances include Dancing ness Innovative Speakers with the Stars, The Big Bang Series, a permanent endowTheory, My Life on the D ment of the USI Foundation List, The Late Show with through the generous gift of Stephen Colbert, Conan, Connie ‘74 and Ron ‘73 RoThe Tonight Show Starring main.

Easter, April 17, 2022 Saint Peter’s United Methodist Saint Peter’s United Methodist, 2800 Saint Phillips Road, Evansville Ind., will host their annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16,2022 at 11:30 a.m. Join us for activities, lunch and learn the true meaning of Easter. Bring your own baskets. Ages 0-12.

New Harmony Inn Marrs Fire Department The Marrs Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 10 a.m., Station 2, 5460 Ford Road North. Come join the fun. Over 4,000 eggs.

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p.m. Members and guests will enjoy crafts, cookies and treats. Egg Hunts will be held for ages 4 to 10 and there will be a visit from the Easter Bunny. A full lunch menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP to asmith080871@gmail.com or call 812-838-3148.

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The New Harmony Inn Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 16, 1 p.m.

Charles Ford Memorial Home The Charles Ford Memorial Home Easter Egg Hunt is Friday, April 15, at 1 p.m.

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APL News Continuing event - Walk to Mordor Challenge - One does not simply walk into Mordor, but maybe we all can. Can our community collectively walk the distance from the Shire to Mount Doom? Put on your walking shoes (or tidy up your hobbit toes) and walk, recording the amount of miles you go each time you venture out. Log your miles on the Beanstack app or website, and each mile walked will earn a chance to win one of three $50 gift cards (to either Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Academy Sports). Register between March 25 and May 31 at alexandrianpl.beanstack. com or via the Beanstack app to participate. March 29 at 6 p.m. - Virtual Family Story Time - Join us for a theme related story, music and movement, as well as craft! Craft kits will be available at the library on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis. March 30 at 3:30 p.m. Signing with Samantha - Join us on our Facebook page for another signing lesson. March 30 at 6 p.m. - Dungeons & Dragons - Join us in our meeting room for a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Bring character sheets and dice if you have them. For those in grades six to 12. Registration is open. March 31 and April 7 at 10 a.m. - Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshops This free series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. There are still several seats available. We will be meeting in the Ohio/Wabash room for these workshops. If you have questions or would like to take part call 812-838-3286. Must

provide your own art supplies for this program. March 31 and April 7 at 3:30 p.m. Virtual Laughs and Crafts - Join us on our library’s Facebook page for virtual Laughs and Crafts. We will read a story, sing songs, enjoy fun activities, and learn about a fun take-it-and-make-it craft kit. April 3 to April 9 - National Library Week - Come celebrate with us. Free popcorn all week. Plus, receive a free gift when you check out. April 4 and 11 at 10:30 a.m. - Virtual Story Time Join us on our Facebook to

hear Miss Samantha read a story. Then you will receive information on a fun craft kit. April 5 at 3:30 p.m. - Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Imagine if the library were made just for you and your friends. What types of events would you have? What books would you put on the shelves? The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group for teens to give us your input and to help come up with cool programs and events at the library. Come hang out, have snacks, and make some new friends. April 6 at 10 a.m. - Virtual Take & Make Adult

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Craft: Tulip Wreath - Create a lovely tulip wreath, just in time for spring (and possibly a great gift for Mother’s Day). Reserve your craft kit today by calling the library. April 8 to April 14 Friends of the APL Pop-up Book Sale - The Friends of the APL will be holding their No Contact Book Sale in our foyer. There will also be surplus

items from the library for sale. April 9 at 3 p.m. - Easter Bag Giveaway - Curbside delivery of an Easter treat bag by the Easter Bunny. It’s a bag with treats and toys just for you. Drive through the library’s parking lot, entering on Fifth Street and exiting on College Street. Starting at 3 p.m. until all the 200 bags are gone. No registration is required.

Rain date is Monday, April 11. Call us with any questions. Happy Easter. Note: To register for any of our FREE adult, teen or children project kits, go to the event calendar on our website at alexandrianpl.org then click on the day of the event or call the library at 812-838-3286. You can also visit the Information Desk.

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Viking Pride Tell me about yourself. I am a senior at North Posey, and I will be attending the University of Evansville in the fall to pursue an undergraduate degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. I have already been granted direct admission into their Physician Assistant program, where I will finish out my master’s degree so that I can hopefully work in a hospital setting. How long have you been in the activity? I started playing tennis for the school in the 7th grade, but I played for fun with my mom during elementary school. The only reason I started playing was because someone in gym class told me I should. Tell me about your role, responsibilities, and/or involvement in this activity. I play #1 singles and am cocaptain of the team this year. I also helped a lot this summer with the camps for the little kids, which was really fun. What do you enjoy most about the activity? I love the friendships I have made with my teammates. I also love playing singles because I like the feeling of it being just me versus my opponent rather than a partner or team dynamic. What keeps you interested and involved in your activity? I love playing and watching the sport, so the need to be better and wanting to win keeps me going. I feel that tennis comes naturally to me so that made it much better for me in the beginning. Now, I like to

Sydni Flowers practice specific shots and putting certain spins on the ball. What other activities are you involved in? I am involved in golf, BBBS, NHS, Student Council, and until this year I was very involved in the school’s academic teams. I also am a part of HOSA and will be competing at the State Leadership Conference in April. Prior to COVID, I was also a part of the German club. Although there is no club now, I am still very passionate about the class and spoke to some of the 8th graders about why it is a great course to take. Tell me about your family. I have one sister who is nine years older than me and two loving parents. I have a dog named Max that my dad sometimes brings to tennis matches. I also am very close with my grandma; she is 95 but has the spirit of someone my age. What do you enjoy doing (out of school activities and/or for fun) during your free time? I hang out with my friends

a lot and work on the weekends at R’z Cafe. I also love to watch crime shows, read romance books, and take naps. What advice would you share with younger elementary or middle school students? My advice for the younger students is to apply yourself as best as you can. If you put your best effort into everything you do, the outcome will almost always turn out better than not giving 100%. What is a fun fact about you that people may not know? I can sing 100 digits of pi, say the 50 states in alphabetical order, and recite the alphabet backwards…for no reason which makes it even better! Sometimes I get bored and just start memorizing random things like that. What is your favorite quote and why? “Door number one - you go to prison for a very long time. Door number two - we’re going to get back the Declaration of Independence; you help us find it, and you still go to prison for a very long time. But you’ll feel better inside.” National Treasure is one of my favorite movies and this quote has always been funny to me. I also think it is one of my favorites because it is so straightforward. It is evident that Sydni will have a successful future. She embodies what it means to be involved and passionate about what she does. Good luck to Sydni and the rest of the Tennis team with their upcoming season.

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Former New Harmony School teacher Rick Johnson serves as auctioneer and emcee at the annual RGRG auction on Saturday evening. Photo by Dave Pearce

Sermon of the Week - John 16:33 Terry Atchison John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world!” Isaiah 32:17 “And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.” Russia is invading Ukraine. Putin hints at a nuclear war. Inflation is wreaking havoc from one ocean to the other. Anything you can buy is much more expensive today than it was last year at this time. Wife needs a new car. Kids need braces. Dogs need to visit the Vet. People are being laid off of work or having hours cut back. Food is too expensive. I’m losing hair. My wife is losing hair. I need a knee replacement and she needs a hip replacement. I just stubbed my big toe on the bed post and I can’t find my keys! Oh no, it snowed and the road is covered with ice! I will be late for work! Now I have a stomach ache. Other than that, it’s a great morning to be a child of God. Thank you Jesus! Life can be humbling at times...Unfair at times...Tumultuous at times. There is one constant for me that holds it all together, and that is Jesus. Doesn’t matter what is going on in the the whole world and in my smaller world, He is always there to smooth out the “wrinkles” and give me His strength and love to persevere. Throughout the day I pause to pray and listen. Many times I hear nothing, then comes that moment that I understand what He is conveying to my soul. Warmth and peace floods my being as

I breathe a sigh of relief and...r e l a x. “Don’t worry. I got this” He tells me. And then shows me that He ‘duz’ got it. Things fall into place once again. John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and you minds in Christ Jesus.” Jude 1:2 May mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you.” “And He walks with me and He talks with me” “In the Garden” was my mother’s favorite song. She sang and hummed it all the time. “And He tells me I am His own” Jesus walks and talks with me everyday. He answers my prayers, letting me know that He loves me. It is so reassuring to know that my God, the most powerful force in the Universe and beyond, can have a personal relationship with me. Everything else seems inﬁnitesimal. This releases me from any worries or problems that I have. “Peace like a river so gently is ﬂowing How sweet to my soul is this marvelous peace.” Thank you Jesus. He asks for nothing from me in return except to love Him. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.” Pray for peace in the world. Amen

Court News and Legal Advertisements continued 2022-100 Notice: Mt. Vernon Mini Storage will take Possession of the following unit(s) if full payment And all late fees are not received by: 4/21/22 Unit# 3 Samantha Shephard Unit # 12 Mark Greathouse Unit # 13 Tabatha Brock Unit # 47 Shawn Medley Today’s date: 03/29/2022 Published in the Posey County News on March 29, 2022 - hspaxlp

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2022-098 Notice to Taxpayers of Proposed Additional Appropriations Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Posey County that the proper legal officers of The Posey County Council will meet at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana, on April 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year. Name of Fund Purpose Intended Amount Health Board Personal Health $61,719.39 County General EMA Donations $1000.00 County General Soil/Water Dist Tech $500.00 County General Sheriff/Equipment $200,000.00 Supplemental Public Defender Attorney Fee’s $44,167.14 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally approved, will be referred to the Department of Local Government Financing. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations within (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken at the above meeting. Maegen L. Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on March 29, 2022 - hspaxlp

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) ) SS: IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN RE THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: ) JENNILYN MAE ORPURT ) CAUSE NO. 65D01-2203-MI-000089 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Jennilyn Mae Orpurt, whose mailing address is 911 Tavern St. P.O. Box 427, New Harmony, Indiana 47620 gives notice that she has ﬁled a petition in the Posey Circuit Court requesting that her name be changed to Jennilyn Mae Brown. The petition was ﬁled on March 15, 2022 and a hearing on said petition will take place in the Posey Circuit Court on the 18th day of May, 2022 at 8:30 A.M. 3/16/2022 Kay Kilgore Date Clerk of Posey Circuit Court Jaime Simpson Deputy Clerk W. Trent Van Haaften #15587-65 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW LLC 204 Main Street PO Box 1026 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812/838-1400 Fax: 812/838-1401 ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER Published in the Posey County News on March 22, March 29, April 5, 2022 - hspaxlp

2022-092 STATE OF INDIANA ) ) SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) IRIS J. REYNOLDS, DECEASED; ) BILLY J. REYNOLDS, PERSONAL ) REPRESENTATIVE ) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2202-EU-000012 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Billy J. Reynolds was on the 22nd day of February, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Iris J. Reynolds, deceased, who died on the 10th day of February, 2022. All persons having claims against said Estate, whether or not now due, must file their claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine months (9) after the decedent’s death whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated this 22nd day of February, 2022. Kay Kilgore, Clerk, Posey Circuit Court By Donna Curtis Deputy Bradley J. Salmon # 2027-82 SALMON & HEWINS, LLC 7505 Eagle Crest Blvd. Evansville, IN 47715 Telephone: (812) 901-6750 Fax # 812-424-5739 Email: brad@salmonhewinslaw.com I hereby certify that the foregoing document complies with Trial Rule 5(G) with regard to information excluded from the public record under the Rules on Access to Court Records. Bradley J. Salmon, #2027-82 Published in the Posey County News on March 22, March 29, 2022 - hspaxlp

Notice of Dissolution Be advised that eﬀective June 1, 2022, the Cynthiana Dissolution Corporation, formerly known as the Cynthiana Bancorporation, as well as its subsidiary the Community State Bank of Southwestern Indiana will ﬁle to be dissolved with the Indiana Secretary of State. Claims against the above mentioned entities must be submitted by May 1, 2022 or such claims will be forever barred. All claims must be in writing and be mailed to William Bender, Bender Law, P.O. Box 430, Poseyville, IN 47633. All claims must include (1) the complete name and address of the claimant, (2) the date when the claim arose, (3) the amount of the claim, and (4) a complete description of the claim which must be supported by written documentation. Published in the Posey County News on March 22, March 29, 2022 - hspaxlp

) ) SS: 65C01-2105-ES-000038 COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ) SUPERVISED ESTATE OF ) HELEN F. GRIGSBY, DECEASED ) ANDREW WILSON, ) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Andrew Wilson, was on the 12th day of May, 2021, appointed as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Helen F. Grigsby, deceased, who died a resident of Posey County, Indiana on August 7, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. DATED May 13, 2021 Kay Kilgore, Clerk, Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis, Deputy Robert P. Lamey (Ind. S.Ct.#:35810-82) Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP 501 Main St., Suite 305 Evansville, Indiana 47708 Tel. (812) 423-3183 Published in the Posey County News on March 29, April 4, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-097 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING On or about February 26th, 2021 Posey County applied to the Indiana Office of Community Rural Affairs for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 Response Program. This program was funded by Title I of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The funds were utilized to administer grants to businesses in the corporate limits of Posey County that employ at least 51% Low-to-Moderate Income persons in jeopardy of losing their jobs without grant assistance. The total amount of CDBG funds received was $250,000. The amount of CDBG funds used for activities that benefited low- and moderate-income persons was $218,250 (87.3%). There are no additional local funds being spent for this program. Posey County will hold the 2nd of two required public hearings on April 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM (local time), at Hovey House/Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 330 Walnut St., Mount Vernon, IN 47620, to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the federally funded CDBG project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Andy Zellers at 812-423-2020 not later than April 11th. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons. Information related to this project will be available for review as of April 1, 2022 by emailing Andy Zellers at azellers@ evvregion.com. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Andy Zellers, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, 318 Main Street, Suite 400, Evansville, Indiana 47708 or by email to azellers@evvregion.com no later than April 13, 2022 order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced has been prepared by Posey County and is also available to the public. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact the Community Development Division of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, 318 Main Street, Suite 400, Evansville, Indiana 47708 or (812) 423-2020. Published in the Posey County News on March 29, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-093 STATE OF INDIANA

) ) SS: IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2203-ES-000015 ESTATE OF VICTOR B. LINCK, ) DECEASED ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Helena E. Linck, was on the 15th day of March, 2022, appointed personal representative of the Estate of Victor B. Linck, Deceased (“Decedent”), who died intestate on January 21, 2022. The Estate will be administered with supervision. All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the Decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. DATED this 16th day of March, 2022. CLERK: Kay Kilgore By: Donna Curtis Deputy Clerk Adam Farrar IN # 24871-82 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW LLC Attorneys at Law 204 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 adam@vhflawyers.com Phone: (812) 838-1400 Fax: (812) 838-1401 Published in the Posey County News on March 22, March 29, 2022 - hspaxlp

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‘Mount Vernon City Council’ continued from Page A1 others to register, and whether registration will be on the city website. Councilwoman Jillian Brothers asked about liability for a contractor working without a permit. City Attorney Beth Higgins replied they should all have insurance and when they register with the city that should be listed as well as a contact person for the contractor, and their hours of work. She said the purpose of registration is to have contact information. The registration is not a validation or evaluation of their work. Salee added whether they are insured or bonded should be on the registration form. The Mayor stated that the Building Commissioner turns in a monthly report. Councilwoman Dana Baldwin said she would like to have a copy. She agreed that they do have issues, and need to reevaluate, and update what they have. She added she understands the issue since she works for a contractor. “We do need to make this better and go forward. But we cannot go back and change the past,” she observed. Councilman Andy Hoehn agreed that they need to develop a valid response. “We will take it from here and make good steps forward. It does need to be looked at from top to bottom,” he added. A disgruntled Salee fired his ending salvo by stating, “The city Building Department is a total disaster. Get someone in there that knows what they are doing.” Curtis, obviously rankled, told Salee, “I mean no disrespect, but you have brought all of this up before at a meeting. Councilman Dodd and I met with you for over an hour and a half at that time. I thought that

you understood these things cannot be done in a month or two.” Mayor Curtis stated they will look at the ordinance and added he appreciates Mr. Salee’s input. In other council action: Police Officer Brandon Woodley reported to Council concerning the expert training course he attended last year on identification of drivers impaired on drugs. He was introduced by Mount Vernon Police Chief Tony Alldredge who acknowledged the hard work involved to attend the training, requiring hours away from family and home. He stated the ARIDE training prepares officers to conduct various drug-impairment detection tests roadside for use in investigations. Councilman Hoehn asked what seems to be the local drug of choice in Mount Vernon. Officer Woodley replied both methamphetamine and pot. Councilman Hoehn asked the cost for these roadside tests. Officer Woodley replied there is no cost, as they are field sobriety tests. If they see signs of impairment requiring further evaluation, they can go the police department to an interview room, it is a 12 step process. Councilman Hoehn asked if there was no test for that, just visuals? Woodley explained there is an oral test, So Toxa made by Abbott. An oral fluid sample is taken, via So Toxa, that tests for seven distinct categories. The cost of one So Toxa system is $5,000 and includes materials for 25 tests. Curtis asked if the State could provide them a So Toxa machine. Officer Woodley replied yes and said he is trying to get one, but there is a long wait list which the city is already on at this time. Councilwoman Jillian Brothers asked if someone could say they will not consent to the test being administered. Officer Woodley replied that it is voluntary. “So, it’s not like an alcohol test? A refusal does nothing?”Curtis inquired. Woodley replied, “If I feel someone is impaired and they refuse, I can contract the prosecutor to issue a warrant for a blood draw.” Brothers asked, in his opinion, does he feel that the community would benefit from more additional services such as this?

Woodley replied in the affirmative. Councilwoman Dana Baldwin asked if he is the only officer certified to do this and Officer Woodley replied yes, and added he can train others if they had a machine. Councilman Rusty Levings said he would like to see Council discuss the purchase of a So Toxa for the city. Hoehn asked if Vanderburgh County has one. Officer Woodley replied they have two and Evansville Police Department also has two, though they do not use them. Curtis thanked Woodley for going to the training and stated he will talk with Police Chief Tony Alldredge about the machine and if he would have a place in his budget to purchase one for the department. Under Legals, City Attorney Beth Higgins stated they have the first reading of an ordinance to amend how the Code Enforcement Officer and Animal Control Officer are appointed. She stated the Board of Works appoints the CEO and the Mayor appoints the ACO. It is set up as a recommendation by the Mayor and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Works. She added the Board of Works is aware of the change and recommends it to Council. Councilwoman Brothers asked who is really in charge. Attorney Higgins replied the Mayor appoints and the Board of Works approves. Councilman Levings asked if the CEO can then be removed for any reason by the Board of Works? Attorney Higgins replied yes and the ACO can as well. This ordinance allows the same person to hold both positions, but it is not required. The amendment passed on first reading. Hoehn stated, by virtue of his position on the Council, he is on the Area Plan Commission. There is an issue with the pallet company on Fourth Street. They are zoned CG (commercial general), and a pallet repair business does not fall within that use

unit in the CG zoning. This has been going on since November, 2021. Attorney Trent VanHaaften says they are out of compliance on the zoning for CG and the business does not belong there. He added he would like the Council to send a letter in support of that. They have been given time and leniency to correct the problem. Hoehn asked that they send a letter to the APC stating Council agrees with Mr. VanHaaften and that they proceed to correct the problem. Baldwin agreed and added, since this is in her district, she has received calls about it in the past. Councilors agreed to send the letter to APC asking them to enforce the zoning ordinance. In District Reports, Councilwoman Brothers commented that she works in the Mount Vernon middle and high schools, and they are seeing a spike in student vaping at both schools. There are even opportunities to vape in the elementary schools. “Vaping is plaguing adolescents and it is a huge health risk. These kids do not understand that. They feel it is safe because it is not tobacco, they think it is just water. They need education,” she explained. She said there are resources available and if anyone would like to reach out to her, please do so. At the Water Utility Board meeting held prior to the Council meeting, Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray requested permission to attend training in Indianapolis to get continuing education credits, April 10 through 14. The travel was approved and use of the city credit card unanimously. He continued his report by stating that the fixture that lights up the flag on the pole outside of the office is broken, and he would like permission to replace it, at a cost of $95 and it was granted. Hoehn asked if there was a timeframe for the repair of the water tower. Gray replied he has only been told sometime in the middle of March.

Left: Louie Weinzapfel and son Braxton enjoy the RGRG annual dinner and auction on Saturday evening in New Harmony. Photo by Dave Pearce

WMI Artifact Under Exam by Melora Adams This week we have catalogued two items from World War 1. These are brass shell casings picked up on a French battlefield by Wilbur Baldwin in 1918 and brought back to New Harmony. They were given to the Working Men’s Institute in 1933 by Jessie Thomas Hale, Wilbur’s sisterin-law. From markings on them we can tell that they were made in January of 1918 by a French factory in Paris, for the 37 mm gun (they are about 1.75 inches in diameter). They have been hammered with more than one implement in a band around the middle of each casing. It was a way for the soldiers to spend their spare time, and it may even have felt therapeutic to beat on something.

Todd Wiley is coaxed to bid higher as his wife Angie grimaces during Saturday evening’s RGRG Dinner and Auction. Photo by Dave Pearce

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They are a simple example of “trench art” and are souvenirs of the experience. “Souvenir” is the ideal word: it is from the French word meaning “to remember,” and for Wilbur Baldwin it would evoke memories of being in the trenches in France. Upcoming at the WMI: Kiwanis Story Time will be

on March 30 at 6: 30 p.m. For those who have signed up, Peggy Taylor’s Creative Aging program will continue on Tuesdays and Fridays through April 15. WMI’s Know Your Community lecture series will begin on April 6 with a lecture on the Farmer’s Market by Patty Beagle.

‘Mount Vernon Works Board’ continued from Page A1 out by. Gelarden said they will be tearing rides down Saturday night, May 28 and will be out by 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 29. “That will be great as it will open the street to Memorial Day boating traffic. We really need that area of Water Street opened up during the busy holiday weekend,” Mayor Bill Curtis observed. Gelarden added there may still be some trailers in the Eagles parking lot, but there will be nothing left on the riverfront street. The board voted unanimously to approve the closure of Water Street from the east side of College to Main streets on Sunday, May 22 at 5 p.m. to Sunday, May 29 at 4 a.m. After the last meeting, it was noticed that the certificate of insurance the Eagles provided expires in April, which is before the carnival event. They will need to get a renewed certificate on file before the event can take place. Lions Club President Ken Rudibaugh requested street closings for their riverfront fireworks show, to be held on Saturday, July 2. He requested to close Water Street from College to Locust at 4:00 p.m. until midnight. In addition, College Street to W Second will be closed, too. “The Lions appreciate the support and funds we have received from the city for this event. We have already dropped the necessary insurance papers off,” Rudibaugh remarked. After the unanimous street closure vote, Mayor Curtis said the city appreciates the Lions Club and their thirty plus years of putting the popular event on for the community. Under Department Reports, Mount Vernon Police Captain Korben Sellers stated his department had 178 calls since the last meeting. Fire Chief Wes Dixon told the board there were 43 department calls since the last meeting. One of those was a car accident, two were fires, and the remainders were medi-

about the recent 2021 School Performance Report issued by the Department of Education and published in the local newspaper. She asked if the district was concerned about the drop in scores in math, science and language arts for sixth, seventh and eighth graders, as compared to prior year scores and state averages. For example, sixth grade Ilearn language arts fell from passing rates of 68.1 percent to 42.3 percent. “We don’t just throw our hands up in the air and say it was COVID. Not all the blame for this can be placed on COVID,” stated Dr. Thompson. “We are looking closely at the numbers

cal runs. Local citizen Paula Rudibaugh asked if the Hedges Central storm siren was working. Chief Dixon replied that it is dead at this time. Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray reported his crews have been assisting the water department with cleaning out their tanks. They also have actively been looking for leaks with the new line camera. They have used it behind the former Best One Tire location, looking at the capacity of the lines in anticipation of a new restaurant going in there. He concluded his report by saying they are up in Park Ridge now with the camera looking for leaks. Street Commissioner Max Dieterle said his employees worked 12 extra pick-ups generating $560 and hauled 112 tons of trash to the landfill, since the last meeting. When asked the date by the Mayor, he replied Spring Clean Up Week will be the second full week of May. Under Legals, Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman opened the two bids submitted for the demolition of 315 W. Eighth Street, in the order in which they were received. Naas LLC bid $10,949 and Chastain Excavating bid $ 9,900. Both were accompanied by a proper Certificate of Insurance. Board member Hoehn moved they accept the low bid of Chastain Excavating, pending legal review. The motion passed unanimously.

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right now. We look at how students did the year before and if they have shown any improvement. Each principal will work to make sure every student gets the help that is needed in areas.” Rudibaugh also asked why the boxes in the high school section were empty for number of expulsions and bullying incidents. “Were there really none at all?” she queried. Dr. Thompson said there were expelled students and the state has already said there are mistakes in the report. They will send a corrected copy out soon. In the meantime, he said the correct copy can be seen on the website, Inview. Rudibaugh also said Mount Vernon Councilwoman Jillian Brothers talked at her last meeting about vaping being a problem in local schools, even at the elementary level. Superintendent Thompson agreed that it is a problem everywhere. “When I go to school superintendent meetings, our two main topics of discussion are lack of bus drivers and vaping, even in the lower

grades. --The board approved the donation of the surplus desk to United Way of Posey County at no cost to them as they “Do so much for us and the county. I wish we could give them even more!” The large wooden desk is presently stored at Booker T. Washington School and will be delivered whenever United Way is ready to move to its new location. --The Self-Insurance Fund Report was “very positive. We are on the right track,” according to Director Evans. Expenditures are $522 282.21 while income was $571,218.77 for a total month end (February) cash balance of $2, 660, 355.65. --At the beginning of the meeting, Thompson recognized the achievements of Fall Sports Academic AllStates and PAC All Conference Athletes, and Special Awards. They have been lauded on the Posey County News Sports pages. --The next meeting is slated for meetings Monday, April 4 at 5:45 p.m. in the high school media center.

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They’re coming to America

America has been good to help people and more are on the way. Refugees from Ukraine are coming to America, up to 100,000 would be welcomed as recently announced by President Biden. The population of some communities will grow depending on where the federal government places these people. Since the passage of the refugee act there are already over 3 million refugees in America. They are located throughout the United States with large populations in some towns and cities. A refugee is “a person who is unable to return his or her country of origin because of a well- founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.” A refugee legally resides in the country of resettlement and is eligible

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for federally funded cash assistance for up to 8 months. Refugees are resettled in the United States by the federal government and are afforded specific refugee assistance to help them rebuild their lives in America. This federal funding is limited in both duration and amount. It is important to note that most refugees arrive with very little in terms of possessions, beside a few bags of luggage, and if they are lucky, all of their family members. All refugees arriving in the United States are entitled to eight months of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) from the date of their U.S. arrival. The RCA amounts vary based on the size of the family: Single person ($230/month), Family of 2 ($363/Month), Family of 3 ($485/month), Family of 4 ($611/month), etc. If a family qualifies for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), offered by the State Department of Health and Human Services, they will not receive RCA funds, but will immediately begin receiving TANF funds, which provide the same amounts of funds as outlined above for families (Refugee or American), yet un-

like RCA, there is 5-year time limit to their receipt of funds which can be reviewed and extended depending on need. All TANF recipients must be participating in veriﬁed educational courses, volunteer placements, and/or employment searches in order to access these funds. Source, Catholic Charities The Ukrainian people appear to be hard working people. Once they make it to America I would not be surprised if some of our worker shortage will start to disappear. These people have nothing. If you still want a job you probably should take one and go to work. At this point we have no choice but to help these people as the economy and infrastructure of the countries surrounding Ukraine cannot absorb them all. Can you imagine if Russia and China combined to attack America? What if we had to run to Canada to survive? We would appreciate anything anybody would do to help us. Hear Glenn Mollette every weekday morning EST at 8:56 and 11:31 on XM radio channel 131

President Wilson was right

President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points set forth a B J J vision of a WWI peace treaty based not R on total victory for any one country but a permanent peace for all countries founded on generous terms of self-determination and economic recovery. Germany sued for peace thinking it would be treated fairly, but mainly France and Great Britain joined by several other countries demanded Draconian subjugation of Germany including ruinous reparations. The Treaty of Versailles in 1919 was a testament to vengeance, not peace. It also led directly to WWII. If there is no war like a civil war for hatred and carnage, there is no dispute like a conflict between neighbors for animosity. Ukraine and Russia have had a common but transitioning border for many years. Millions of people in both countries can speak both Ukrainian and Russian.

The two cultures are deeply intertwined even though there have been several border conflicts between the countries. Much as next door neighbors may fall out over property line disagreements countries with a common border may fall victim to the old axiom, “Good fences make good neighbors.” In like manner, when there is a breach in the “fence”, repairing good relations may require a generosity of spirit on both sides and perhaps on the part of third parties seeking to become involved. My good friend, Judge D. Neil Harris of Mississippi, serves on the faculty of the National Judicial College. He teaches other judges about courthouse security. Judge Harris has found that the type of court cases that are most likely to result in outbreaks of courtroom violence are property line disputes. He advises judges to be particularly alert when disputes between neighbors must be resolved in court. There is something visceral about such personal matters that makes forgiveness more difficult. As the world found to its chagrin after Versailles and WWI, even when wise people know that “Blessed are

the peacemakers”, stiff necks are often the approach when neighbors must negotiate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has been negotiating with Russian President Vladimir Putin for two years and is eager to negotiate a cessation of the current hostilities if Putin agrees. The rest of the world should allow Ukraine and Russia autonomy for their efforts to achieve a permanent peace. Such countries as the United States, Poland, China or Belarus may confuse their own agendas with those of Ukraine and Russia and, just as at Versailles in 1919, peace may be only temporary when the neighbors make up under false pretenses or when pressured to do so by outside forces. Perhaps the rest of the world should bite its collective tongues as Ukraine and Russia, hopefully, apply Wilson’s Fourteen Point type wisdom that was so tragically ignored at the catastrophic ending of WWI. For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine. com or “Like/Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegOsageRanch

Letter to the Editor Who wrote the guest opinion? Publisher’s Note: Dear Mr. Cochran, Thank you for your concern regarding the author of last week’s guest opinion. I do understand the source of your concern. However, in explanation of this particular guest editorial, the

person who submitted it and asked it to be published was not the original author. Therefore, I did not list a name. In all fairness, I should have ended it with “Author Unknown” Sincerely, David Pearce, Publisher

Dear David, I’m going to assume that the omission of an author’s name on the “Guest Opinion” column today was an editorial error. We’re not living in under the Sedition Acts any longer, and publishing opinions anonymously is rarely done, except in very extenuating circumstances. And even so, the author would have been listed as “Anonymous,” right? I can’t thank you enough for maintaining the ONLY surviving weekly print source of local information in Posey County; I know it’s a huge job, especially in addition to the personal family and community commitments you already have. Honestly, I wouldn’t have the energy for it myself, and I’m grateful that you do. My point is, I understand where the occasional oversight can creep in, and I want to believe that

this is just another example. After all, at the bottom of the page is a boilerplate disclaimer: “The views and opinions expressed on this page are solely those of the original authors and shall not be considered the oﬃcial position of the Posey County News…” Here’s the rub, though: If the “original authors” want to remain unknown, their opinions ought to carry less weight, since the writer obviously lacks the courage of their own convictions. Moreover, if you assent to their request to omit their names, you’re putting yourself in the position of publishing an “unsigned editorial,” guest or otherwise. Please let us know both that this omission was a mistake, as well as the name of the author of that opinion piece. Thanks, Steve Cochran

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Did ya ever…? Growing up monetarily challenged we had many experiences B D that the sheltered kids H of today may not have had the pleasure or pain of doing. I read a story that sparked my thoughts on the subject, so I decided to compile a list of things I’ve experienced. I’ve only highlighted on the major ones, and I’m sure I have missed a few and there are a few out of shame, that I have purposely omitted. Some of the older folks may have certainly surpassed all of my experiences, cause after all, they were the one’s that sparked my curiosity and helped further the education of my youth. The younger bubble wrapped crowd of today may shake their heads in disbelief, but I hope to inspire the few bold, free thinking and curious minds that are left in this world to experience life, and do something other than play video games. So here’s to living life. Did ya ever… Milk a cow or a goat on a cold morning before daylight? Get slapped in the face by a cows tail filled with cockleburs and crap? Drink ditch water? Make a knife from an old file when you were a kid? Take a bath in a pond or a creek? Bust a watermelon in the field and eat the heart out with your fingers? Hoe weeds? Hover over an oil can fire to warm your hands when between pulling 8”x20’ column pipes from an irrigation well in the winter? Rob honey out of a tree stump? Knock down a hornets nest and run for your life? Climb a cottonwood tree and wondered how you were gonna get down? Eat cornmeal mush in milk? Did ya ever make a pair of stilts outta scrap lumber? Use a Prince Albert can for a piggy bank? Get a haircut under the back porch light in your underwear? Make lye soap from tallow cooked in a coffee can? Drip water through oak ashes to make lye? Ride a bicycle facing backwards? Ride a horse leading a string of pack mule’s through

the forest? Fry pork cracklings and made lard? Eat pickled eggs or pickled pigs feet? Butcher an animal? Kill a rattlesnake with a hoe, shovel, rock or a stick? Have to put down a horse, cow or a pet so it didn’t have to suffer? Jump a fence to get away from a crazy sow? Get butted by a billy goat when you weren’t looking? Walk ten miles or more home because you missed the school bus? Get your mouth washed out with soap for saying something your momma didn’t approve of? Eat beef tongue sandwiches with your grandpa? Ride on a breaking plow while your dad was driving? Fall asleep driving a tractor and been abruptly wakened by running into an irrigation ditch? Start an irrigation syphon tube? Syphon gas from a pickup? Pee on an electric fence? Pick garden veggies? Snap beans and shelled peas? Get the itch from picking corn, tomatoes or okra? Play with baby chicks? Did ya ever have war with rotten duck eggs? Watch someone get baptized in a lake? Feel the excitement following a pack of hounds trailing a mountain lion track, then heard them bay when they treed one? Catch tadpoles or fireflies and put em in a mason jar? Go bullfrog hunting at night? Hold the hand of a loved one when they died? Ride in the back window of a car or in the bed of a pickup truck? Play with mercury or dry ice? Ride in the trunk of a car? Help push start a pickup? Chop a chickens head off with a hatchet then fry the chicken up for supper? Get chased by a mean rooster or a goose? Have to use whatever was available because there was no toilet paper? Wear clothing your momma made? Roll down a hill in an old tractor tire for entertainment? Drink from a cow trough using your shirt for a strainer? Drive a 3 speed column shift? File, set the points, and adjusted the timing of a distributor? Have to wear your siblings clothes? Strain coffee through a sock (clean of course)? Cook on a wood cookstove or an open fire? Overhaul a engine or a transmission? Run away from home but then changed your mind? Make homemade cheese? Make sourdough? Skin a skunk? Did ya ever eat mountain lion, rattlesnake or mountain oysters? Did ya ever castrate a cat, pig, calf or a horse? Make an amazing shot with a rife

and nobody was around to witness it? Kill a mess of quail and fry them for supper smothered with pan gravy? Have to use and outhouse? Nearly cut your finger off with a pocket knife your daddy gave you when you were a kid, do you still have the knife? Did ya ever get bucked off a mule or a horse? Seen your breath in bed and had to sleep under so many quilts you couldn’t move? Have to sleep with your siblings? Bend over and drop rifle shells in a campfire? Wake up with ice sickles in your hair? Churn butter or make homemade ice cream? Hit a coyote on a motorcycle? Use permatex and cotton to fix a cracked engine block? Use black pepper and canned milk to stop leaky radiator? Get whipped by your momma in public or at church? Ever eat a minnow on a dare? Make and consume homemade wine? Step barefoot into something that farm animals left in the yard? Try to say the alphabet backwards? Take a puff of smoke from your granddad’s pipe? Evade a hammer that was thrown at you by a sibling? Get sprayed by a skunk? Get rubbed down with grease and turpentine for the croup? Drill a hole in a smashed fingernail to stop the throbbing? Have your head scrubbed with turpentine to get rid of lice? Get forced a dose of Epsom salts to unplug you? Brake a bone? Get fed a cube of sugar with a couple drops of kerosene for a cough? Get awakened by a mouse in your bed? Make fruit cobblers in a Dutch oven over a campfire under the stars? Chop firewood? Sleep in a tent? Trap coyotes, bobcats, or gophers and hung crows up to keep em from eating pecans or pecking holes in watermelons? Pop popcorn in a skillet? Get shocked by a welder or caught your clothes on fire using a cutting torch? Did ya ever superglue a bad cut closed so you didn’t have to go to the hospital then wrapped it up with electrical tape? Did you ever almost lose your life, and knew without a doubt it was God that kept you alive? A good day is just a good day… but a bad day can make for some real good stories. Kids of today haven’t experienced much of nothing, but looking back on my life… I have lived, and I’m feeling it!

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New deputies find home, support and family in Posey County By Dave Pearce What do Hardinsburg, Ky., and Boonville, Ind., have in common? There are many similarities. Both are located along the Ohio River. Both are the county seats of their respective counties. Both have a population about the same as Mount Vernon. And both towns were named after military heroes within a year of each other in the early 1800s. But most importantly to Posey County residents, the two counties are home to two of the newer deputies at the Posey County Sheriff’s Office. Both feel they have made a new home and have added an extended family in Posey County. Alex Carr, originally from Hardinsburg, and Matt Davis, originally from Boonville, joined the Posey County Sheriff’s Office a little less than two years ago and about three months apart. The pair met and became friends while they worked as jailers in Vanderburgh County. Both young men had the same ideas in mind in that they wanted to better themselves and become police officers. Both had the same reasoning in mind. They both feel that in law enforcement, they can make a positive difference in the lives of the people they serve. As for Carr, he is the first of five deputies who have made the move from nearby law enforcement offices to join the Posey County department. “I was the first,” Carr said with an infectious smile and chuckle. “I met my wife Brooke, and she lived in Evansville so I moved up here. Law enforcement interested me and I wanted a change from the confinement position.” Carr indicated he had grown up in a small farming community andd the move as a bit of a to Evansville was er attending shock, even after cky UniverWestern Kentucky sity. And even with his wife rse and him working as a nurse working not tooo far away from their home, ss he began to miss the small townn and here it had friendly atmosphere to offer. “I wished I could find a place similar to home without going back because my eat job up wife had a great here,” he said. “It didn’t take long to findd out that

Posey County reminded me of home. It even felt like home.” A ret i r e d former Posey County Sheriff’s Office employee was coaching basketball with Carr at Helfrich P a r k Middle School. He suggested that Carr look at Posey County. Then a post on social media indicated that Posey was going to be hiring. “I saw the post and thought about it awhile and then I did quite a bit of research on Sheriff (Tom) Latham and Chief Deputy (Jeremy) Fortune. There were several newspaper articles on them on Google,” Carr explained. “But this job had to be not only a fit for them but also for me. I wanted to be under people that I really wanted to work for.” Both Carr and Davis explained that the process of being hired in law enforcement is very similar most places you go. You have a physical test, a written test, and then interviews. Following that, a decision is made to hire following an extensive background check, psychological testing and a physical evaluation by a local physician. Both received job offers following the process. Davis gave a similar account of his draw toward Posey County. He had worked in construction while earnhis ing degree in criminal justice at the Uni-

Matt Davis and Alex Carr versity of Southern Indiana. He saw law enforcement in his future and also worked in Evansville. “I met Alex over there and after he moved out here to Posey County, he began telling me how nice it was out here,” Davis explained. “I had already moved to Posey County because my fiancé (Hannah Craig) was living here with her family. He talked about how nice the office was and how nice all the co-workers were. I thought it would be great to work in the community where I lived and already liked. I could tell there was a great deal of community support out here. I put my application in and was hired and have loved it ever since.” Both men emphasized that certainly not every day is a picnic in their line of work. Generally, you meet people at a dark time in their lives. Most are just normal people who have made mistakes. Both officers agree these individuals deserve the same respect given to everyone else in the community. Both realize respect is something that is earned and when earned, is generally returned.

Law enforcement can be comprised of some very stressful times as both soon learned when their fellow deputy Bryan Hicks was shot in the head in the line of duty in New Harmony a few months after they joined the force. That incident, as much as anything, made them realize what kind of ‘family’ they had “married” into. All officers needed support not only from the community but also from fellow officers and superiors. They got that support in Posey County. “I didn’t really know anyone here and tough things happened,” Carr said. “It was

them, even if it is just to talk. That’s the kind of people we work for here.” Carr and Davis went on to praise t h e i r bosses. “What you see f r o m t h o s e guys out in the public is the same as we see behind closed doors,” the two agreed. “They are very professional and are very good at what they do. They both did the jobs we are doing for many years. There are many times when we run into an issue, we can turn to them and they can draw from their personal experience and give you the guidance you need. The way they treat us is remarkable.” “Living here, I like the county, in general. The rural area is great because what I am used to,” Davis said. “I like the office in Posey

an integral part of the entire system. “Nothing happens here without them,” Carr said. “They have a long list of duties and their days can sometimes be long because they are working with people who are going through a dark time. It takes a special person to do the job.” There are currently jailer positions open in Posey County and that job, like most, can be the best job you will ever have or it can be the worst, depending on your perspective. If you see it as an opportunity to help see people through their dark times, it can give you a great feeling to know you have helped. The jailer job can also be a stepping stone into a career in law enforcement. Carr said he experienced that side of the job different times in Evansville. One instance, in particular, he was driving through a fast food joint. Someone outside called him by name. He looked around to see one of the inmates he had been responsible for. “He wanted to let me know that he was getting a job,” Carr said. “I told him ‘great, where are you going to work’?” The former inmate replied that he had gotten a job at the fast food chain. Carr indicated that he

Several members of the Posey County Sheriff’s Office enjoy the RGRG annual dinner. This is just one example of employees spending off-time together at community events. Photo by Dave Pearce

really important that we all had one another. We leaned on one another quite a bit. It felt good working here in that we not only got support from each other, but we got support from the community but we got support from our administrators. Sheriff Latham, Chief Deputy Fortune, Dectective Reidford and Detective Seitz have all embraced us and took us under their wing. They have all told us that if we ever need them for anything, no matter what time of day or night, to pick up the phone and call

County because in Evansville, you might know 10 people out of the hundreds who work there whereas here, you get to know everyone and we are all close to each other.” But Carr, like Davis, was quick to point out that while the officers know and enjoy working with each other, it certainly is not an exclusive group. It takes members of the community in general as well as friends outside their own agency to make things pleasant. Both pointed to Posey County’s jailers as

was like every other human. He wanted someone to like him and to be proud of him. The reception in Posey County has been outstanding for these two young officers, age 26 and 27. “I can’t sit down at dinner without having two or three people come up to me and tell me how much they appreciate us,” Davis said with a full smile. “I have to tell them back that they may not understand it, but they have no idea how much our office appreciates the support we are given here.” Perhaps Carr summed it up best when he said that the last couple of years have been a dark time for law enforcement in general. It was a dark time locally following the shooting of Deputy Hicks. “It was so great to look at social media and see that people were putting up visuals and flags and the porch lights were blue,” he said almost joyously. “If you watch the news, you can get the feeling the people in general don’t like police officers at times. But when you see how Posey County reacted, it was much different. Speaking for myself, I didn’t expect as much as people did for us. It feels unified. I think that speaks volumes about the people of Posey County.”

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Viking baseball opens with sweep of Titans in scrimmage By Chris Morlan Last Friday afternoon, the North Posey baseball team started their 2022 campaign with a scrimmage at Gibson Southern High School against the Titans. This was a chance for North Posey to fix any issues or you could call a tune up before the season opener this Tuesday at South Knox. In the first game of the doubleheader, North Posey won by the score of 1-0. During the second game, the Vikings shutout the Titans 8-0 to sweep the scrimmage. For the first game, North Posey got the bats going in the top of the second inning with Clay Douglas hitting a double on a ground ball to left field. Devin Lintzenich came into the game as a pinch runner for Douglas. A few batters later, Jake Will singled a line drive to center field to score Lintzenich for the only score of the game. North Posey had three hits in the game along with one walk. Colby Angel, Jake Will and Clay Douglas each got a hit in this matchup while Jed Galvin walked. The Vikings went on a terror in the second scrimmage with an 8-0 win over the Titans. North Posey started at the top of the first inning with Harold Bender hitting a single on a ground ball to shortstop. Lintzenich came in to replace Bender at first base. Easton Luigs was up to bat and the Gibson Southern pitcher threw a wild pitch, advancing Lintzenich to second base. Luigs grounded out but moved Lintzenich to third

base. Adyn Collins grounds out to second base and Lintzenich scored for the Vikings. Clay Douglas came to the plate and hit a single to left field and advanced to second base, on an error by the left fielder. Brandt Elpers walked, then Alec Elpers walked to load the bases. Jake Will singled on a line drive to center field scoring Douglas and Brandt Elpers to give the Vikings a 3-0 lead. Logan Simmons walked, then Jed Galvin walked loading the bases. Lintzenich and Ethan Mansfield came in the game to pinch run for Simmons and Galvin. With loaded bases, Jarrod Farrar went to the plate and smashed a grand slam on a line drive to left field. This gave North Posey an 8-0 lead that stood for the final score. North Posey had four hits as a team in the game. Farrar went one for one at the plate with a grand slam and four RBIs. Harold Bender went one for one at the plate. Clay Douglas went one for one with a run scored. Jake Will went one for one hitting with two RBIs. Jed Galvin scored a run, one RBI and a walk, Brandt Elpers scored a run and had a walk, Alec Elpers scored a run and walked, Adyn Collins drove in a run and Logan Simmons walked one time. This Tuesday, the Vikings play their season opener at South Knox with a start time of 5 p.m. On Wednesday, North Posey will play their home opener against the Evansville Reitz Panthers with the first pitch at 4:30 p.m. The junior varsity game against Reitz will begin around 6 p.m.

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By Trisha L. Lopez A Mount Vernon High School Cheer Team senior was named to the 2022 Indiana Academic All-State Cheer Team. Renee Bippus was one of 12 seniors recognized statewide for her classroom and service achievements. She was also awarded a scholarship. Senior cheerleaders that participated in the 2021 Indiana State Cheer Championships, organized by the Indiana Association of School

Principals, were eligible for nomination. Bippus and the Wildcats placed 11th in the state in the small school time out division in November 2021. Bippus is a four-year member of the Mount Vernon High School Cheer Team. She hopes to study veterinary medicine at Purdue University after graduation. Members of the 2022 Indiana Academic All-State Cheer Team are: Bippus; Ava Ash, Monrovia High

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Four new champions named to IHSAA By Chris Morlan The 112th Annual Indiana High School Athletic Association Boys’ Basketball State Tournament is complete. Last Saturday, there were four high schools crowned as state champions. All four state championship games were played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Class 1A) North Daviess 48, Lafayette Central Catholic 46 (double overtime): The second ranked North Daviess Cougars won their first-ever state championship in any sport. North Daviess held a 27-17 lead after three quarters. Lafayette Central Catholic rallied back in game to tie it up and take the game to overtime. After the first overtime, this game was still locked at 38-38. North Daviess escaped in the second overtime to get the two-point win. Devin Collins led North Daviess in scoring with 15 points, while the Cougars season leading scorer Jaylen Mullens finished with 13 points. Clark Barrett and Clark Obermiller led Lafayette Central Catholic in scoring with 13 points each. North Daviess ended their year with a 27-3 record. Lafayette Central Catholic finished 20 wins and 10 losses. (Class 2A) Providence 62, Central Noble 49: Unranked Providence defeated third ranked Central Noble 62-49 to claim the schools first ever state basketball championship. Providence jumped out to a 25-9 lead after one quarter and never looked back from that point. Kasey Kaelin led Providence in scoring with a game-high 21 points. Grant Williams scored 13 points and Quentin Hesse finished with 12 points for Providence. Connor Essegian led Central Noble in scoring with 18 points. Ryan Schroeder finished with 12 points and Logan Gard scored ten points for Central Noble. Providence claimed their second state title in the last year. In June Provi-

dence won the Class 2A baseball championship. For the season, Providence finished with twenty-one wins and six losses, Viking senior Clay Douglas gets some action on the while Central Noble ended the year with 28 wins and only mound against Gibson Southern. Photo submitted three losses. (Class 3A) Beech Grove 53, Mishawaka Marian 43: Unranked Beech Grove Hornets beat second ranked Mishawaka Marian by ten points for the school’s first state basketball championship. Beech Grove was down 20-12 in the second quarter and fought back to tie the game at 36-36 early in the fourth quarter. The Hornets made their final six shots in the game for the win. Anthony Ball led Beech Grove with 17 points and 20 rebounds. Cameron Brown scored 13 points and Jeremiah Tate with 12 points along with a state record nine steals to help the Hornets. Beech Grove also broke the state record for fewest points allowed (43) in a game. Mishawaka (With any luck, you just Marian was led in scoring by Richard Brooks with 13 points. might see the owner!) Beech Grove finished the year with a 22-6 record. Mishawaka Marian ended their season with twenty-four wins and four losses. (Class 4A) Indianapolis Cathedral 65, Chesterton 31: This We carry: game was a shock because Chesterton was ranked number JUST ASK US, WE one in Class 4A and were undefeated. Indianapolis Cathedral MIGHT HAVE IT. destroyed Chesterton to claim their first ever basketball state championship. Cathedral broke the state records for largest margin of victory (34) and most blocked shots (14) in a game. Jaron Tibbs led Cathedral in scoring with 15 points. Cathedral also received double digit scoring from Jaxon Edwards with 14 points, Xavier Booker with 13 points and Tayshawn Comer with 11 points. For the season, Cathedral finished the year with a 26-6 record. Chesterton undefeated run ended and finished with a 29-1 record.

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Press announced the 2022 All-Southwest Indiana Boys Basketball Team. North Posey seniors Harold Bender and Jonathan Ricketts along with Mount Vernon

sophomore Nicot Burnett were selected for this honor. Bender led the Vikings in scoring with 16.8 points per game. Ricketts was second in scoring for the Vi-

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Under the Beams to present ‘Nation Beat’ on April 2

Nation Beat, is a Jazz-infused, funkified, New Orleans-meets-Brazil brass & percussion ensemble. To order tickets or make a contribution to Under the Beams, please contact us at 812-682-3128, www.underthebeams.org, or send to Under the Beams, PO Box 813, New Harmony, IN 47616. Special to the News test within 48 hours of show- is Forró, Funk, Brass, with The final performance of time, is required. Limited percussion pounded by calthe Under the Beams 2022 seating remains, but wearing loused hands; blasted by tight concert season will bring to masks is now optional. Tick- grooves. With its band leader its stage, Nation Beat, on Sat- ets are still available for this on percussion and joined urday, April 2, 2022. Tickets concert that will take place on stage by flute, trumpet, can be easily ordered with in New Harmony’s historic saxophone, trombone, and just a click at www.under- Murphy Auditorium, always sousaphone, their music calls thebeams.org to choose your held on Saturday evenings at across time and continents reserved seats, or a with call 7:30pm. – with a response from hips to our box office at 812-682Nation Beat, is a Jazz- and feet. It’s the force that 3128. In order to attend all infused, funkified, New blew through Louis Armconcerts, proof of full vacci- Orleans-meets-Brazil brass strong in the twenties. It’s nation or a negative COVID & percussion ensemble. It the power that gets Brazil-

ians swinging in the streets for carnival. This is music to make you dance! Come join us (and dance!) for this amazing and fun finale to our season! Our 2020 missed concert with Victor Wainwright & The Train has now been rescheduled to Saturday, September 10th! Available seats are limited due to the patience of the 2020 ticket holders who have been anxiously waiting to fill their seats. Information about COVID protocol and social distancing requirements will be determined closer to the performance date, with hopes that additional seats will be released as COVID protocols are lessened. No additional seats are being sold at this time, however, announcements will be made as seats outside the 2020 ticket holders’ seats become available for this long awaited, makeup show. Under the Beams is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization dedicated to bringing arts and educational programming to the New Harmony region through concerts and musical outreach programs for area students of all ages. This programming is not pos-

Vanderburgh SWCD to host Pond Workshop The Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding a Pond Workshop on Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. - Noon at the Vanderburgh County Fairgrounds Banquet Hall, 201 East Boonville New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47725. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., two Category 5 (Aquatic

sible without contributions from our supporters and our all volunteer staff and crew. To order tickets or make a contribution to Under the

Beams, please contact us at 812-682-3128, www.underthebeams.org, or send to Under the Beams, PO Box 813, New Harmony, IN 47616.

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MV Band Boosters plan Jazz Dinner

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The Mount Vernon Band Boosters Pork Chop and Chicken Jazz Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 2, serving times are 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., at First UMC, located at 601 Main Street. Dine-in or carry out available. Cost of meal is $14,

children’s hotdog meal $5. Dinner includes, smoked pork chop or half chicken, two sides - several choices - roll, dessert and drink if dining in. Music will be provided by Dr. Thompson’s Big Cat Jazz Band.

‘All SWI’ continued from Page B1 the year with a 16-7 season record. The 16 wins was the most by a Viking team since the 2010-11 season. Burnett led the Wildcats in scoring with 14.6 points per game. Mount Vernon finished the season with a 10-14 record. Selected to the All-Southwest Indiana First Team were Holton Compton (South Spencer), Connor Foley (Jasper), Drew Howard (Forest Park), Hagen Knepp (Barr-Reeve), Jaylen Mullen (North Daviess) and Trent Sisley (Heritage Hills).

Chosen for the second team were Harold Bender (North Posey), Nicot Burnett (Mount Vernon), Clay Connor, Kaden Hurless (Gibson Southern), Quade Morton (Pike Central), Carter Mundy (Jasper), Jonathan Ricketts (North Posey), Logan Riester (Washington) and Carter Whitehead (Southridge). Drew Howard from Forest Park was named player of the year for the Southwest Indiana team. John Goebel from Jasper and Matt Britton from South Spencer were named the Southwest Indiana Co-Coaches of the Year.

Annual Great War Event set The Indiana Military Museum, 715 South Sixth Street, Vincennes, Indiana, will be hosting its Annual Great War Event on April 2 - 3. There will be re-enactors and living history encampments. Currently there will be two battles on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. On

Sunday the battle is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Weather permitting we also anticipate a flyover by vintage aircraft during the battles. There will also be weapons demonstrations during the day. All activities outside are free and normal entrance fees will apply to enter the Muse-

HNH to host screening of Waterways Film Tour Historic New Harmony will host a special screening of original films at 6 p.m. March 31 as part of the nine-city Waterways Film Tour at the Antheneum in New Harmony, Indiana, located at 401 N. Arthur Street. The tour features six short documentary films focused on the state’s waterways and funded by Indiana Humanities. Screenings are free and open to the public. The films are part of the Unearthed initiative, Indiana Humanities’ multi-year environmental theme and feature stories from across the state told by Hoosiers which highlight their relationships with water. From improving the health of the Blue River to support the hellbender salamander habitat to the fading art of net making, the films explore issues of access and conservation, as well as the unique cultures which spring up around Indiana’s waterways. “We’re excited to support these films that explore our relationships with Indiana’s waterways—as individuals and as communities,” says Indiana Humanities Director of Programs Megan Tilligman. “We hope this work sparks conversation about our understanding of the natural world and humanity’s legacy on our planet.” The films included in the statewide tour are The Net Makers by Hannah Lindgren; Hellbender in the Blue by Katelyn Calhoun; Land Val·ues by Johnny Klemme and Ben Massie; Cast Out by Will Wertz; Calumet: The Region’s River by Samuel Love and Raymar Brunson; and Water Scouts by Turner Fair and Anna Zanoni. “This is a wonderful opportunity to support Indiana filmmakers and share stories about the environment and our waterways,” says Director of Community Engagement and Historic New Harmony Leslie Townsend. “We enjoy working with Indiana Humanities and are thrilled to be one of the sites to host the film tour.” While advance registration is requested, a ticket does not guarantee a seat. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start time. Select events will also include panels featuring filmmakers prior to the screening. The films are recommended for viewers over the age of 12. Complimentary snacks and drinks will be offered at most locations. Attendees are encouraged to follow Indiana Humanities on social media at @INhumanitiesand and visit the venue’s website to review COVID-19 protocols ahead of the event date. To register to attend the screening, visit Eventbrite.com. To view the film tour trailer, visit IndianaHumanities.org/Films.

um and Annex. All times are EST. The times for Saturday will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. We also expect food and military vendors. Please call 812-882-1941 with any questions.

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Court News Arrests March 9 Adrian Maday - Lynnville Operating While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Handgun without License - PCS Jordan Austin - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Carrying a Handgun Without a License, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia (petition to revoke) - PCS Shelley Wilborn - Grayville, Ill., - Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia PCS March 10 Angel Eﬃnger - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Intimidation, Battery, Reckless Driving (failure to appear) - PCS Angel Eﬃnger - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Battery by Bodily Waste, Domestic Battery, Intimidation (motion to resume prosecution) - PCS Paul Carnahan - Evansville Possession of Marijuana - PCS David Higginbotham - Owensville - Operating a Vehicle With an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .15 or More, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Leaving the Scene of a Crash - PCS March 11 Casey Symanski - Evansville - Warrant, Domestic Battery (failure to appear) - PCS Fredrick Esche - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Dealing in Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Syringe - PCS March 12 Zachary Allison - Cynthiana - Battery by Bodily Waste, Battery-Moderate Bodily Injury, Strangulation, Criminal Trespass, Disorderly Conduct - PCS James Smith - Mount Vernon - Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct - MVPD Bryan Smith - Norris City, Ill. - Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct - MVPD March 13 Dustin Krieg - Evansville Reckless Driving - PCS March 14 Zachary Allison - Cynthiana - Warrant, Strangulation, Battery (petition to revoke bond) - PCS Ricardo Roberts - Evansville - Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS Sarah Freeman - Evansville - Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS Santos Lopez Azucena Charlotte, IA - Operating Without Ever Obtaining a License - NHPD March 16 Timothy Schafer - Evansville - Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS March 18 Matthew Gates - Evansville - Warrant, Home Improvement Fraud - PCS Matthew Gates - Evansville Warrant, Theft - PCS Susan Mattingly - Mount Vernon - Warrant, (information unavailable) - PCS Taia Matchem - Evansville - Warrant, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia (petition to revoke) - PCS March 19 Rachel Kennett - Poseyville - Possession of Marijuana, Minor in Possession of Alcohol PCS Jason Jannink - Rosamond,

Ill. - Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia - NHPD March 20 Brian Reising - Mount Vernon - Domestic Battery x 2 PCS March 21 Michael Mosley - Mount Vernon - Motor Vehicle Operating Without Ever Receiving License - PCS March 22 Michael Kotmel - Newburgh - Battery x 2, Residential Entry, Criminal Trespass x 2, Resisting Law Enforcement x2, Operating While Intoxicated, Disorderly Conduct, Operating Without Ever Obtaining a License, Intimidation - PCS Ethan Gassman - Bloomington - Warrant, Possession of Paraphernalia (petition to revoke) - PCS Complaints March 9 2:48 a.m. - Fight - Male subject was being smothered by his brother. Male subject advised brother will not get oﬀ of him. Caller advised brother is conscious and purposefully laying on him and they are both on the ground in a bedroom. Advised he cannot get up to get to the door. 3:06 a.m. - Caller advised his brother is just sitting on top of him. There is nothing in between him and subject - Maple Hill Road, New Harmony 6:31 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised a customer stole money from another customer. Neither subject is there at this time but they have it on camera - Deer Run Drive, Evansville 7:23 p.m. - Trespassing four subjects refusing to leave lobby - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 8:42 p.m. - Extra Patrol Thinks people are messing with her phone and she can’t call out - Main Street, Mount Vernon 9:58 p.m. - Welfare Check - Male subject sitting in running truck approximately two hours. Advised he was passed out around 8:15, appears to be intoxicated. In a GMC, dark green extended cab truck Green Valley Drive, Mount Vernon March 10 10:51 a.m. - Assault - Caller advised male subject just threw caller down and assaulted her. Does not need medical attention - Water Street, Mount Vernon 11:32 a.m. - Trespassing - Caller stated that she is the manager. Caller stated that a male subject is there with two other people causing issues. Caller stated that subject has been told to leave and not come back in the past. Caller stated that the male that he brought with him is cussing and yelling at her - James Drive, Mount Vernon March 11 3:56 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Home Security shows someone is in his garage messing around. Wearing all dark clothing - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 1:24 p.m. - Vandalism Maintenance slashed caller’s tires yesterday - James Drive, Mount Vernon 2:07 p.m. - Harassment - Female subject in the oﬃce saying there is a vehicle outside following her - O’Donnell Road, Mount Vernon 7:53 p.m. - Fight - Caller, her mother just assaulted her and is trying to take her child away. 7:55 p.m. - Mother of caller called in as well and advised

she was trying to drop grandchild oﬀ and caller immediately started being mean to child. When she said something to caller she was attacked - Sixth Street, Mount Vernon 9 p.m. - Message - Boyfriend’s father is kicking them out of his house. Advised he is drunk and belligerent and has been threatening them - Chesapeake Drive, Mount Vernon 10:22 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Unknown subject trying to get in the front door. Subject advised she has a baseball bat - Tenth Street, Mount Vernon March 12 4:53 a.m. - Assault - Caller advised he was attacked at the riverfront with an unknown subject with a knife - Second Street, Mount Vernon 7:16 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised cash was taken over night. No forced entry - Main Street, New Harmony 4 p.m. - Theft - Theft just occurred. Subject left in black Chrysler 300 with metal rims Plaza Drive, Mount Vernon 4 p.m. - Assault - Male subject is at residence and is beating on female subject - Mount Pleasant Road, Poseyville March 13 7:33 a.m. - Vandalism - Reference her tires slashed again James Drive, Mount Vernon 8:37 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Noticed on Thursday that someone broke into her camper that is in her driveway Whiting Street, Cynthiana 6:27 p.m. - Theft - Just noticed her lawn mower is missing from across the street - Frederick Street, New Harmony March 14 12:29 a.m. - Repossession - 2015 Ford Fusion - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 5:23 p.m. - Theft - Caller stated that a male subject stole item out of an alley. Caller stated that he owned the bike but was selling it to another individual. Spoke to another caller who stated that he owned the bike and was pushed out of the way by the male subject to gain ownership of the bike. Spoke to another caller who stated that he also owned the bike and was looking for a receipt to sell it to another individual - Third Street, Mount Vernon March 15 7:41 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller stated she found her husband cheating on her last night. Caller stated that she put soap and water on his clothes causing some type of reaction. Caller stated that they had a small altercation leading to the male being pepper sprayed - Joest Road, Wadesville 11:15 a.m. - Theft-Automobile - Caller stated that her 2008 black Ford Escape has been taken from Southwind Plaza. Caller stated that the vehicle has been parked there for over a week and they just noticed it missing last night. Caller stated that she did not have a loan on the vehicle - Southwind Plaza, Mount Vernon 8:18 p.m. - Assault - Caller advised male subject struck her in the jaw. Male subject left caller’s vehicle and was walking home - Hwy 66, Wadesville March 16 5:02 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Boyfriend is acting out, screaming and yelling at her. Took her house keys. Male party called in and stated is leaving the residence. Advised female subject has been drinking and she lost her house keys. Is tired of the drama and doesn’t want to be a part of this nonsense Lang Lane, Poseyville

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L 3:04 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised someone broke into camper sometime yesterday - Raines Road, Mount Vernon March 17 10:29 a.m. - Officer Standby - Screaming and yelling - Old Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 11:19 a.m. - Fraud - Caller stated that she received a call from a male who stated that he could lower her TV bill. Caller stated that the male told her all she needed to do was make a check to upgrade TV Services for $210.97. Caller stated that after a week the male called back and stated that the check was wrote wrong and needed to be sent out again, this time for $400. Caller stated that she did not send the check because she learned it was a scam - Meinschein Road, Mount Vernon 12:39 p.m. - Threatening - Female subject is there and people are there threatening to Mace her - Gregory Lane, Mount Vernon 2:30 p.m. - Theft - Caller stated that someone has stolen items out of her storage unit. Caller stated that at some point last night possibly someone has taken a reindeer and two bags of all her family history. On call back she advised she is also missing some ceramics and other Christmas items. She said she heard the subjects saying they were going to come back tonight and they have a passcode to get into her unit Givens Road, Mount Vernon 6:30 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller stated that kids were hitting her son with sticks. Caller stated that this happened by the library - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 7:27 p.m. - Caller advised they have an employee that is refusing to return items to the club and would like to speak to an officer about it - Water Street, Mount Vernon 8:11 p.m. - Officer Standby - Advised brother stole father’s Jeep. Caller went back to get it from him and brother is trying to start a fight. Caller advised the brother is armed with a pistol as well - Fletchall Street, Poseyville March 18 9:25 a.m. - Trespassing Caller stated that a former employee was told not to come back to the property by officers last night. Caller stated that he drove by and her vehicle is outside and he thinks that she might be in the building - Water Street, Mount Vernon 10:29 a.m. - Threatening Caller advised his cousin sent him a message threatening to beat up caller. He is wanting an officer to come take a picture of it - Second Street, Mount Vernon Felony/Misdemeanor Shane Wright, 32, Owensville. Ct. 1- Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony; Ct. 2- Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 3- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 4Conspiracy to Commit Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony. Ct. 1 and 2 merge. Ct. 1- Ten years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3Two years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 4- Ten years Indiana Department of Corrections. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. Brian Nicholas Nobles, 43, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Maintaining a Common NuisanceControlled Substances, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of

MARCH 29, 2022 Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 1- 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended to 18 months probation. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, probation fees, counseling. Clinton Lloyd Paul Hoehn, 30, Poseyville. Ct. 1- Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person with a Passenger Less Than 18 Years of Age, Level 6 Felony; Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance or its Metabolite in the Blood, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 3 and 4 dismissed. 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections. Fees waived. Brandon Escoto Aponte, 23, Carmi, Ill. Ct. 1- Dealing in Marijuana, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 and 4 dismissed. Ct. 2- One year Posey County Jail; Ct. 3- Six months Posey County Jail, suspended. One year probation and fees, $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, driver’s license suspended 30 days. Linda Michele Schmidt, 51, Mount Vernon. Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony. One year Posey County Jail, suspended. One year probation and fees, $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, testify truthfully as ordered. Linda Michele Schmidt, 51, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Maintaining a Common NuisanceControlled Substances, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Dealing in Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 1- One year Posey County Jail; Ct. 2- One year Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- One year Posey County Jail; Ct. 4- 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended. One year probation and fees, counseling, $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, testify truthfully as ordered. John W. Duffy, 38, Ridgway, Ill. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. One year Posey County Jail, suspended. One year probation and fees, $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, driver’s license suspended one year. Kyle Butler, 32, Evansville. Ct. 1- Attempted Murder, Level 1 Felony; Ct. 2- Attempted Murder, Level 1 Felony; Ct. 3- Aggravated Battery, Level 3 Felony; Ct. 4- Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 5- Criminal Recklessness, Level 6 Felony. Firearm Used in Commission of Offense. Habitual Offender. Jury Trial. Ct. 1- found not guilty; Ct. 2- found not guilty; Ct. 3- found guilty; Ct. 4- found guilty; Ct. 5- found guilty. Defendant admits Firearms Enhancement and Habitual Offender. Ct. 3 and 4 merge. Ct. 3- 15 years Indiana Department of Corrections, enhanced by Habitual Offender by 15 years and enhanced by firearm enhancement by 15 years for total of 45

years; Ct. 5- Two years Indiana Department of Corrections. $1 plus costs. Keiron Hardin, 31, Evansville. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Joshua Eual Choate, 37, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle with an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent of .08 or More, Class C Misdemeanor. Six months Posey County Jail. Driver’s license suspended 90 days, $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. Charlyn R. Hanmore, 23, Mount Vernon. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Justin D. Brakie, 31, Mount Vernon. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. One year Posey County Jail, suspended. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, one year probation and fees, driver’s license suspended 30 days. John Wagner, 45, Evansville. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 3Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. Ct. 1- Six months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- Six months Posey County Jail; Ct. 3- 60 days Posey County Jail, concurrent. Brian M. Eaton, 29, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Theft, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Criminal Mischief, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, restitution as ordered, no contact with the victim. Ninety days Posey County Jail. Robert Stockwell, 30, Brookﬁeld, Ill. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, 60 days good behavior. Sixty days Posey County Jail, suspended. Oscar Jenriquez, 26, El Paso, Texas. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Steven Michael Cage, Jr., 44, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Residential Entry, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Theft, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 dismissed. $1 plus costs, One year probation and fees. One year Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except 80 days. Christopher A. Avery, 21, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Person Less than 14 Years of Age, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2Battery on a Person Less than 14 Years Old, Level 6 Felony. Ct. 1 dismissed. $1 plus costs, counseling, $100 Child Abuse Prevention Fee, One year probation and fees. One year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended. Jacob S. Marshall, 29, Evansville. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, Six months good behavior. Six months Posey County Jail, suspended. James William Stillwagoner, Sr. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Clifton C. Redman, 57, Mount Vernon. Theft, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs. Two years Indiana Department of

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Zach has made so much growth this school year, we are so proud of him. He is such a sweet friend to his classmates. Anytime he sees a friend upset or sad, he is the ﬁrst one to give them a hug to make them feel better. He has a very kind heart. We love having Zach at Farmersville Elementary.

Emilie is such a funny, caring, and downto-earth girl. She always has a positive attitude and is a great friend to all of her peers. She takes responsibility for all of her actions which makes her a great role model to her classmates. Emilie is a joy to have in class.

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