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Poseyville residents offered opportunity to get involved By Dave Pearce Have you been waiting for positive changes in Poseyville and northern Posey County? If so, your time has come. You have a unique opportunity to get in on a grassroots effort to make the area more prosperous and have more to offer on Tuesday, April 19. Several northern Posey County businesses and individuals have decided to find strength in unity and are asking for your attendance at the 6 p.m. Tuesday meeting at the Poseyville Community Center. The organization has put its best foot forward and its money where its mouth is. According to information provided by the

organization, the Grow Poseyville movement has generated a phenomenal amount of interest and financial support during its organization. The newly forming organization has already secured some $12,000 in membership dues commitments with a goal to reach $30,000. There is a town hall scheduled for Tuesday, April 19 from 6 until 7 p.m. at the Poseyville Community Center. The organization will share details about Grow Poseyville, plans for the future, gather input from the community, and answer questions. “We are encouraging anyone who is interested in Poseyville to come and hear about

this organization, why we developed it and how we developed it,” said Chair Matthew Nix. Nix indicated that at this time, the organization is independent of the Southwestern Indiana Chamber of Commerce. But is associated with the National Chamber of Commerce “We want to stay on good terms with Evansville Regional Economic Partnership and I plan to stay on their board,” Nix explained. “But with the movement to go regional anyhow, it further-incentivized us to do this. I have been thinking about something like this for five years. If we are going to compete in a global economy, we are going to

have to think regional. But at the same time, I want to make sure someone is looking out for Poseyville, specifically.” Nix said the mission of the organization is somewhat vague intentionally but basically states its intentions to advance the prosperity of Poseyville and the surrounding area for current and future generations. “Back in the fall last year, I approached the Poseyville Town Council,” Nix explained. “I had wanted to do this for a while but it would be helpful to have an outside third party to help us get it to the finish line. I engaged with

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MVSB looks at real estate buy, build of indoor athletic facility

Ex-inspector asks city to take a look at zoning cases

By Lois Mittino Gray Two items involving new property transactions were the main business at the Mount Vernon School Board meeting of Monday, April 4. The board adopted a resolution appointing Dr. Charles Seifert, Director of Buildings and Grounds, as the purchasing agent for acquisition of property for sale adjacent to West Elementary School and approved for him to advertise for bids on an indoor athletic complex construction project. The .2 acre property, owned by Paul Barnes, is located at 935 West Fourth Street. It presently has three structures on it, including a white house with a white porch. It was originally advertised for $76,000 by owner. It was recently listed with a realtor at $32,000. “We would like for Seifert to negotiate a purchase price. We will probably demolish the structures on it and use it in our plan to design better ways for parents to safely enter and exit the school,” stated School Superintendent Matt Thompson. Thompson said that they will use the Emergency Allocation Fund for the purchase, closing costs, and demolition fees. Seifert, as purchasing agent, will appoint two appraisers to appraise the fair market value of the property. They are to return their appraisals thirty days after being hired. The purchase price is contingent on the price being equal to or less than the average of the two appraisals. Seifert will bring the results of the negotiations back to the board for final approval at a future metting. Board members also granted Seifert permission to advertise on April 12 and April 19 for the construction of an indoor athletic complex behind Mount Vernon High School. Sealed proposals will be accepted at the Administration Office until 10 a.m. on May 16 and not after. Contractors may contact Barry Tanner at Tanner Engineering, LLC for an emailed copy of the bid documents. Proposals will be opened in a public meeting.

By Trisha L. Lopez Ron Salee was concerned about cars and trash in the yard of a neighbor. He knew that local and county ordinances were on his side, so he reached out to city officials to get the issue resolved. Salee, a former building inspector in Colorado, said he made 54 phone calls over three and a half months, but was unhappy with the lack of action taken to address his problem. “That’s when I decided, if I’m having that much trouble…and I know a little bit about how to do it…so I started digging into it,” Salee said. Salee said his search over the past two years has revealed deeper issues with the way the city enforces its ordinances. The city’s ordinance requires permits for any home projects that cost more than $500. It also calls for contractors working within the city to register. Salee said what he considers to be a low number of cases where either ordinance was enforced in that time frame led him on a crusade for change. “I checked. I got four years of permits. There were, I think, 80 in four years. I checked the newspaper and everything else. I could find 20 contractors in Mount Vernon. Only three of those have gotten a permit in four years from the city,” Salee said. Salee has met with Mayor Bill Curtis. He’s attended city meetings. He said his goal is to see the city cleaned up so that it is inviting to new families and businesses. He said he believes ordinances were established with those same goals in mind. In October, he began submitting complaints about yard violations to the Area Plan Commission in the hope that the county could get involved as well. In the past seven months, he said he has turned about 20 cases into the APC office for director Mindy Bourne to investigate before handing them over to the board for action. “When I got started complaining about the city, everybody told me ‘You’re crazy. You’re wasting your time,’” Salee said. “The city has a big reputation of not doing anything. They said ‘You can complain and complain all you want to.’ The way I’ve had to fight to get my neighborhood cleaned up, I thought ‘Nobody else is dumb enough to do it.’ I’m retired now. I’ve got the time. I want to see how much of it I can get done. Fighting people, arguing with people and having people not help me and stuff doesn’t bother me a bit. I’d like to see Mount Vernon cleaned up. Mount Vernon has got all the potential in the world, but it’s falling apart.” Mayor Curtis said he and members of the Mount Vernon Common Council share Salee’s belief in the city’s potential. He acknowledged that Salee’s concerns about permitting deserve further study. He said the issues Salee has brought to the forefront have highlighted the need to evaluate the city’s ordinances and look for ways to improve and streamline the process. He argues that it is unfair, however, to think that change can happen overnight. The key to real progress, he said, is taking the time to do the job right. He said he’s reached out to leaders in neighboring towns to get input. The city is

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Amelia, Violet, Nora, and Stella Garrison help landscape the front yard of their greatgrandmother Mary Ellen Gerard on Main Street in New Harmony. Gerard says she can count on help from the youngsters every year. Photo by Dave Pearce

Posey OKs new ambulance By Lois Mittino Gray Posey County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new ambulance for the county fleet under Unfinished Business at the April 5, morning meeting at the Hovey House. Two ambulance bids were opened and taken under advisement by EMS Director Chris Neaveill at the last meeting. He came back to the Commissioners with a recommendation to accept the higher of the bids. Commissioners voted unanimously to do so after hearing his convincing reasons. American Response Vehicles bid $193,896.99 for the new vehicle, while Fire Services Inc., bid a lower $184,226. “We have an ARV ambulance now, in fact it’s the identical one, and it has held up well. The body is great and wellbuilt and it has more head room. It has better air conditioning and the safety chevron is already built-in so we would not have to pay to add it as we would with the other one. There is more comfort in the cab for my crews and it even has cupholders which they love,” he explained. Posey County Commissioner President Bill Collins commented, “It is worth more to keep the continuity of having the same unit. It’s good

to have them all the same style with employees used to where everything is located when they are working fast.” A motion to purchase the higher-priced ARV vehicle passed unanimously to maintain consistency in the fleet. “This is the same vehicle I bought last year for $164,000,” Neaveill reminded the Commissioners. “It has gone up $30,000 in price. The sooner we can lock it in, the better.” The build time for the ambulance is 12 to 20 months. Neaveill said he is still four medics down in staff. Collins asked if there is a paramedic pool that can be tapped when extra help is needed. Neaveill said not at this time as so many departments are already understaffed. He has some possible employees training now that are currently taking classes and may be graduating soon. He said his employees were pleased with the sleeping stipend they just received from the county and he is working on a draft of it with County Attorney Joe Harrison. He was also given permission to buy approximately $5,000

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Laura Inkenbrandt, Laverne Fischer, Elaine Zimmer, and Sue Schmitt stop for just a second to smile for the camera during the North Posey Relay for Life Card Party held Thursday evening at Saint Francis Xavier Church in Poseyville. The group was placing their tickets in the buckets for the Chinese Auction. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

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Thomas F. Wannemuehler Thomas F. Wannemuehler, 50, of rural Evansville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home. Tom was born February 28, 1972 to the late Joseph and Florence (Schenk) Wannemuehler. He worked as the warehouse manager for Heritage Petroleum and was a member of Saint Philip Catholic Church, the Saint Philip Conservation Club and the Knights of Columbus. Tom was very actively involved in the Saint Philip Athletic Club; was an avid fan of all sports but especially baseball. He began playing softball at the age of 18 and played on at least one team for over 30 years; he also enjoyed golf, ﬁshing, watching sports on television and watching his children in all of their athletic events. Tom was his children’s biggest fan. He loved his family dearly and was always there for them. Tom was even keeled and never seemed to let anything get to him but was the ultimate jokester and always working to make someone laugh. Surviving Tom is his wife of 25 years, Mindy (Coomes) Wannemuehler; a daughter, Morgan Wannemuehler; two sons, Jackson Wannemuehler and Hayden Wannemuehler; ﬁve sisters, Jan McReynolds, Carol (Dennis) Seibert, Mary Kay Arvin, Ann (Michael) Schapker and Kathleen Wannemuehler; four brothers, Gene (Eveline) Wannemuehler, Matt

(Pam) Wannemuehler, John Wannemuehler and David (Buffy) Wannemuehler. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Saint Philip Catholic Church, Rev. Ryan Hilderbrand officiating. Burial will follow in the Staint Philip Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street and from 9:30 a.m., until service time on Wednesday at Saint Philip Catholic Church, 3500 Saint Philip Road. South, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Philip Catholic Church, 3500 Saint Philip Road South, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 or to the Saint Philip Athletic Club, 10604 Weinzapfel Road, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Siblings Ellie and Jaxon won big at the Cynthiana Egg Hunt held Saturday afternoon. They are the children of Aaron and Brandy Will. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

MSDNP Bus Driver Sonya Teel welcomes kindergartener to be Eleanor Rasche onto a school bus for her first time ever at the South Terrace Kindergarten Round Up held Wednesday. Photo by Dave Pearce

Janet Arlene Staley Janet Arlene Staley, 82, of Poseyville, Indiana born to William E. and Audrey L. (Fisher) Overton on May 1, 1939, in New Harmony, Indiana went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at her home in Poseyville, Indiana. She was in the comfort of her home with her loving family and friends at her side. She always considered herself richly blessed to be part of a large family being one of 11 children. She loved Jesus with all her heart and served Him faithfully. She passed that love on to her own family, knowing the legacy from her parents would be handed down and continue. She was a member of the Apostolic Bible Church in Stewartsville, Indiana. She loved spending time with her fam-

ily and friends, working her Word Search puzzles, listening to Christian music, going out to eat and taking a ride, especially down the old country roads by her “home place”. Surviving are her daughter: Sheila Hoehn of Stewartsville, Indiana; son: Terry Staley of Boonville, Indiana; daughter-in-law: Michelle Staley of Boonville, Indiana; sisters: Connie Woods of Saint Meinrad, Indiana and Maxine Peerman (Bill) of Poseyville, Indiana; brother: Kenneth Overton of Mount Vernon, Indiana; grandchildren: Heather Kern (Aaron), Samantha Hoehn, Adam Hoehn (Lindsey), Clint Hoehn, Brandon Hoehn (Taylor), Zachary Staley, Jessica Schmitt (Aaron) and Jeremy Staley along with 13 great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; son: Greg Staley and siblings: Ida Lou Blaylock, Vera Thompson, Allen “Dale”, John “Bud”, Carrol “Toad”, Malcom “Mac” and Thomas Overton. Funeral services was held 10 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2022, at the Apostolic Bible Church in Stewartsville, Indiana with burial to follow in Bethsaida Cemetery near New Harmony, Indiana. Visitation was held from 3-7 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Apostolic Bible Church in Stewartsville, Indiana. The family would like to thank the staﬀ of Deaconess Hospice and Deaconess Hospital for their care and Visiting Angels for the caring and compassionate staﬀ that made her staying at home possible.

In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Apostolic Bible Church, 9808 New Harmony Road, Stewartsville, IN 47633 or Bethsaida Cemetery, PO Box 142, Wadesville, IN 47638. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

JoAnn Faith Saldana JoAnn Faith Saldana, age 69 of Mount Vernon and formerly a longtime resident of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo while visiting family in the area. She was born October 6, 1952 in Albion, Michigan, the daughter of John L. and Virginia T. (Tuttle) Fox. JoAnn was a 1970 graduate of Albion High School in Michigan. She married Ramiro Saldana on May 27, 1978 in Marion, and they shared nearly 44 years of marriage together. JoAnn worked in production for General Motors in Marion for over 30 years and retired in 2006. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood. She loved her family and grandchildren more than anything in the world. JoAnn found joy in entertaining,

hosting family gatherings, cooking, and grilling outside. She formerly enjoyed bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes in Elwood and was formerly a member of the Alexandria Eagles Lodge. JoAnn especially loved playing cards, feeding birds, spending time in nature, and being around animals. She also loved driving (fast…) and racing cars at Bunker Hill in her twenties. JoAnn will be remembered for her great sense of humor and her infectious smile. JoAnn’s family includes her husband, Ramiro Saldana of Mount Vernon; son, Blaine Stewert (wife Amanda) Kelly of Mount Vernon; two grandchildren, Justin Kelly and Austin (wife Elizabeth) Kelly; two great-grandchildren, Travis and Levi Kelly; brother, Dale J. (wife Maria) Fox; seven siblings-in-law, Janie

Sage, Elena Wood, Elidia Carrillo, Cruz Saldana, Ruben Saldana, Anita “Mimi” (husband Guadelupe) Casas, and Nate (wife Donna) Saldana; and numerous nieces and nephews. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral mass celebrating JoAnn’s life and faith will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood with Father Dennis Goth oﬃciating. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at CopherFesler-May Funeral Home before departing for the funeral mass at Saint Joseph. Following the mass, JoAnn will be transported to Mount Vernon. An additional visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Denning Family Fu-

neral Home in Mount Vernon and will conclude with a celebration of life at 6 p.m., at the funeral home with Father Jim Sauer oﬃciating. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society in honor of JoAnn’s love of animals. Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com or denningfamilyfuneralhome. com.

Thomas G. Jones Thomas G. Jones, 62, of Carmi, passed away on March 30, 2022, at Deaconess Hospital. Thomas was born in New Haven on November 3, 1959, the son of Joseph Travelstead and Barbara Russell. Thomas was an Army Veteran, a member of the Free Masons, and a huge Chicago Bears fan. He also

enjoyed building all different kinds of items. He is survived by his sons, Austin (Kristian) Jones, Craigg Jones, Daniel (Janice) Lauffer, and Joseph Lauffer; daughter, Peggi Glenn; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Terry Travelstead and William Travelstead; and sisters, Tammy Travelstead and

Kathy Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Aleasha Jones. No services will be held at this time. Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Indiana is overseeing the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Rick and Jeri Ziliak, Brant Oakley, and Mickey Nottingham enjoy the food available Erin and Rossy Hollinger work in the yard of their Mount Vernon home in the sunat the North Posey Relay for Life Card Party. Photo by Theresa Bratcher shine on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce Joshua and Brynlee Asperger preparing to enter the gymnasium during Kindergarten Round Up night at South Terrace Elementary School. Photo by Dave Pearce

Michaela Wilson, with a little help from mom, had a great time ‘hunting’ at the Cynthiana Egg Hunt on Saturday. Michaela is the daughter of Samantha Titzer and Stephen Wilson. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

ISA invites new Posey members Sheriff Tom Latham announced that Posey County citizens who would like to join him in the fight against crime are invited to become members of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association. Many local citizens and some businesses have already joined the Association in support of our efforts. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association is a nonprofit, professional, educational and service organization dedicated to improving the Criminal Justice System through education, training, service and the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of Indiana, according to the sheriff. The membership program was instituted to provide citizens with an opportunity to lend their support of crime

prevention and awareness programs, promote public safety, provide more and improved training for Sheriffs and their personnel plus support the Summer Youth Leadership Camps and College Scholarships for teenagers interested in law enforcement that are provided by the association. “We are inviting the public to help us better serve them by joining our efforts to provide effective law enforcement,” Latham said. Posey County residents should soon receive membership applications in the mail. “It is difficult to get an application to everyone who might want to join the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association as a member,” the Sheriff said. If you don’t receive an application by mail, you can call or stop by the Sheriff’s Office to

obtain one or visit the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association website at www.indianasheriffs.org to join. All members will receive a membership card, two star decals and releases of the newsletter. The Sheriff stated that this letter of invitation sent to citizens is the only manner or way used to invite citizens to become members of the Association. Latham stated that NO telephone solicitation or other methods are used to solicit members as are currently being used by some organizations. “Your joining of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association will be welcomed as an expression of your support of our Association and its many worthwhile programs,” the Sheriff concluded.

Birthdays April 12 - Martha Wilkinson, Mike Wassmer, Brad Williams, Andrew Maynard, Ethan Buchanan April 13 - David Kirkpatrick, Ernest Patterson, Sally Sturgell, Mike Butler, KayLeigh Allbright, Cindy Moesner April 14 - Kelly Armstrong, Patrick Deckard, Lee Ann Carroll, Sacheen Day, John Blanton, Barbara Owen April 15 - Owen Lewis, Jackson Schmitt, Jackson Matthew Ries April 16 - Kelsey Moye, Martin Ray Redman, Brent Renshaw, Betty Fisher, Mary Jane Kirkpatrick, Cara Stuckey, Chris Pﬁs-

ter, Cory Scaraﬁa, Dr. Matthew Lee, Amber N. Morse, Samantha Russler, Tara Hubbard, John Hinderliter, John Rister, Bud Schnarr April 17 - Timothy Cox, Danny Veeck, Rob Cooper, Tritan Ryn, Callie Sturgell, Carrie Allison, Zachary Weinzapfel, Rob Warensford April 18 - Mark Joseph Muncy, Jane Owen, Ukiah Garrett, Trisha Germaine, Dovis Butler, Jack Biggs, Travis Harris If you have a name to be included, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@ poseycountynews.com

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News From The Western Star, April 12, 1922 - Mount Vernon

Note: News from this issue includes: A city beautiful following clean up, some street improvements, Edwin T. Green passes, Easter time church news, and many news briefs and personals. A City Beautiful Following Clean Up - Mount

Vernon is more than ever a beautiful city following the extensive plans carried out on Clean Up Day last Saturday. So thorough was the work of all citizens that it was necessary for the many city wagons to continue their hauling all day Monday. During the

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two days approximately 500 loads of trash picked up in various alleys of the city were dumped in the fill at Sixth and Vines Streets. Citizens deposited their rubbish in the alleys and the city hauled it away free of charge. Street Commissioner Green, with a corps of able assistants in each ward, directed the work. Street Improvements Mayor Osborn read a special message to council members at their regular Monday night meeting outlining a big street improvement program. Streets to be improved: Main Street from the end of the asphalt to the northern right of way of the L&N Railroad, Water, Second, Sixth, east Fifth and Sawmill. Fourth Street will be improved from east to west - the proposed improvement being at the end of the Evansville-Mount Vernon Road, which is soon to become a state highway. Edwin T. Green Passes Edwin Green, one of Mount Vernon’s most highly respected and influential citizens, died at his home Saturday afternoon following an illness from a paralytic stroke, which had confined him to his bed for only several days. Mr. Green was 69 years of age. He died with all members of the family present at his bedside. The deceased was a son of the late Judge George S. and Martha Lockett Green.

Hannah Brendel looks over some of the wares that were for sale at the Town Wide Yard Sale in New Harmony on Saturday morning. Photo by Dave Pearce

Setting up and getting ready for the Alexandrian Public Library Easter bag give a away are volunteers pictured l to r: Lidia JuarezFernandez, Jasmine Rollins, and Brenna Julian. Also helping but not pictured was Brandon JuarezFernandez. Photo by Sally Denning

Sermon of the Week - Purple Love Terry Atchison The soldier hurried through the streets, his souvenir held tightly in his hands. The sky was dark, almost night, and the ground beneath his feet was still rolling as small waves of energy passed through the rock. Dust was hanging in the air. He had clamored over the remnants of several buildings that now lay waste across the narrow streets. His initial fear of the sudden dark sky and trembling earth was now dissipating as he neared his home. “Oh Lena, please be there.” He was thinking of his wife, his love. “Honey, I’m here!” he cried out, as he slammed the door shut behind him. “Are you okay? I was worried about you. Where are you?” “Over here.” Her voice was soft, shaky. Lena was on her knees, in a dark corner of the room. She was trembling and crying. “Why did we do this? Can’t those people just accept others for who they are and let them be? Where was the harm?” She was now in the arms of her husband, holding him closely as her tears dampened his shoulder. “What if he was right?” “It’s not our problem, Lena. We must let them govern themselves as much as possible. It makes the task of being here much easier for He was united in marriage in 1871 to Victoria Barter. The deceased is survived by his wife and nine children: sons - Guy, Edwin, Charles, Elmer, Richard, and daughters -Mrs. Ed McKenzie, Mrs. Martha McNealy, Gertrude Green, and Mrs. Leona Granger. The deceased was brought up on the old Green farm a short distance north of Mount Vernon on the New Harmony Road. He served as a member of the City Council, and was a grain buyer for the American Hominy Company. He did much service informing farmers and citizens of the exact relation of each stage of the rivers on any farm or property during ﬂoods. Funeral services were conducted at the Green residence Monday afternoon at two, Rev. E.F. Schneider being in charge. Internment followed at the Bellefontaine Cemetery. Mayor Osborn and the City Council attended the funeral in a body. Guy Green, a son, is a member of the council, and Edwin, another son, is Street Commissioner. Church News For The Easter Season - A good attendance has been recorded at the Holy Week services being held in the various Protestant churches of the city. Tuesday night Rev. Schneider spoke at the Saint Paul’s M.E. Church and Wednesday night Rev. Young delivered the sermon at the General Baptist Church. Rev. Eison will speak tonight at the First M.E. Church and Rev. Betz will speak at Trinity E. Church. Father Bauer announced services for Holy Week at Saint Matthews: Holy Thursday, Good Friday,

us. Right or wrong, there was something very strange about this day. It was if some supernatural power unleashed his anger down upon us. But it is over now, my precious woman. Here. I have a present for you.” The soldier held out a garment towards his wife. “He was wearing this. I thought that since you believed his gibberish, that you would like a souvenir.” Her eyes widened in disbelief as her ﬁngers touched the piece of cloth. “Thank you! Thank you! This means so much to me.” She shook open the tattered, stained piece of fabric, and wrapped it over her shoulders. The soldier sat at the kitchen table and started sipping some wine and nibbling on a piece of bread. “Lena, the governor really didn’t want to end that mans’ life. He just wanted to keep the peace and stay out of trouble. He will be retiring soon and doesn’t welcome any conﬂict with the locals or with Rome. You know, we will be leaving here in a few months ourselves.” He turned to face his wife, but she had turned away from him. She seemed to be talking to someone as she knelt there in the corner, head bowed, with the purple cloth that Jesus had worn, wrapped over her shoulders.

Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Other churches that displayed their schedules of services for the week include: Zoar M.E. Church, Black’s Chapel, West Franklin, Greathouse, Prairie and Farmer’s, all part of the Lower Mount Vernon M.E. Circuit. Still other churches include the General Baptist and the First Church of Christ Scientist on Mulberry Street. Confirmation Services - Rev. Eisen was in charge of the impressive confirmation services at the Trinity E. Church Sunday morning. The following class of 23 children were confirmed: Lydia and Edith Grabert, Rozella Schmitzer, Lillian and Edna Riecken, Selma Lang, Pauline Maier, Lydia Kleinschmidt, Agnes Starken, Wilhelmina and Otto Uhde, Lottie Slaughter, Julia Cornelius, William Holler, John Dietz, Adam Seibert, Harry and Wifred Hagemann, William Howard, George Holmann, Alvin Hironimus, Raymond Oeth, and Alvin Koerner. News Briefs And Personals - Farmers’ Problems High Water and rain is interfering badly with farm work everywhere. Most have given up sowing oats this spring. Spelling Bee At Savah School -Ida Mae York and Sarah Schlerbaum tied for first place. Kenneth Tennyson came in next. Sale Of Lash’s Bitters - In the state of Indiana, the sale of Lash’s Bitters is declared illegal. It cannot be sold over the bar because of its high alcohol content. Farm Bureau - The Posey County Farm Bureau Executive Committee selected the

following to be on the County Tax Committee: Dr. W. Hasting, J. Gwaltney, Ed Martin, Ezara Stephens, and Martin Stegmeier. No Births Listed. Injured and Sick - Malcolm Abell is recovering nicely after suﬀering from inﬂuenza and pneumonia. He is home from the Evansville hospital. Dances - The Jolly Lot dance will start promptly at 9, Monday, April 17, at the K. of P. Hall. Music is by Hitch’s 5 Piece Orchestra. A big dance will be given at Caborn on Saturday, April 22. Don’t miss it! A dance will be given at Stocker’s Hall, Monday night, April 17. Visits -Charles Slygh was a business visitor to this city Monday. Henry Donner was in this city Monday. Martin Bingemer, trustee of Robinson Township, was a business visitor to this city Tuesday. Chris Roedel and Fred Meier were both in the city Wednesday and gave us a call. Mrs. Emma Curtis was a shopping visitor to the city Friday. Home From College - Miss Josephine Kelley, a student at I. U. is home this Easter. Sunday Visit - Mr. and Mrs. William Miller and children, Mrs. Buford Rowe, and babe, and Mrs. Elsie Redman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Redman. News Of 125 Years Ago - The services at the various churches in this city showed special preparations for the Easter festivities. Marriage Licenses - Burrell Carr and Elmira Roberts; John Naas and Flora Kahn; John Graham and Kate Spencer; Arthur Austin and Mary Brown.

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Court News and Legal Advertisements Arrests March 29 Michael McDowell - Evansville - Warrant, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Possession of Marijuana - PCS Sara Pippin - Mount Vernon - Domestic Battery - PCS March 30 Dru Cobb - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (petition to revoke) - PCS Thomas Sandoval - New Harmony - Warrant, Resisting Law Enforcement, Driving While Suspended (failure to appear) - PCS Thomas Sandoval - New Harmony - Warrant, Driving While Suspended (failure to appear) - PCS Thomas Sandoval - New

Harmony - Warrant, Driving While Suspended (failure to appear) - PCS March 31 Cameron Amento - Evansville - Operating While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving - MVPD Ashley Kinman - Cynthiana - Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Child Less than 16 Years Old - PCS April 1 David Flemming - Evansville - Warrant, Dealing in a Narcotic Drug, Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substance - PCS Benjamin Gentry - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Railroad Mischief, Criminal Mischief, False Informing, Leaving the Scene of an Accident - PCS

Christopher Jones - Newburgh - Possession of Methamphetamine, False Identity Statement - PCS Andrew Kippenbrock Evansville - Possession of Marijuana - ISP April 2 John Bollinger - Mount Vernon - Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Driving While Suspended - MVPD April 3 Brian Nobles - Mount Vernon - Possession of Methamphetamine - MVPD Complaints March 27 1:25 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised she woke up to a big pounding noise and her garage door is open - Middle Mount Vernon

2022-103 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’ SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-22-0010-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $85,962.98 Cause Number: 65D01-2109-MF-000315 Plaintiff: Fifth Third Bank, National Association Defendant: Andrew Wilson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Helen F. Grigsby By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: Lot Forty-six (46) in East Lake Subdivision, a Subdivision of Part of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-two (22), Township Five (5) South, Range Twelve (12) West, in Posey County, Indiana, as per plat thereof, recorded in Deed Record 117, Page 448 in the Office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana. Commonly Known as: 2318 Parkside Drive, Wadesville, IN 47638 Parcel No. 65-06-22-311-048.000-016 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners. * An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs. Alan W. McEwan, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham Jr. Attorney No. 24051-49 By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant 41 E Washington St., STE 400 Phone: (812) 838-1321 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-264-5000 Robinson Township Atty File #: D228-47 The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein. Published in the Posey County News on April 5, April 12, April 19, 2022 - hspaxlp

2022-105 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’ SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-22-0011-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $115,353.44 Cause Number: 65D01-1907-MF-000317 Plaintiff: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Defendant: Ryan P. Finney By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twelve (12), Township Five (5) South, Range Twelve (12) West, lying in Robinson Township, Posey County, Indiana, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twelve (12), Township Five (5) South, Range Twelve (12) West, said point lies a distance of Three Hundred Eleven and Fifty-five Hundredths (311.55) feet North of the Southeast Corner of said Quarter Quarter Section; thence North along the East line of said Quarter Quarter Section, a distance of One Hundred Fifty-six and Seventy Hundredths (156.70) feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West a distance of One Hundred Eighty-nine and Seventy-five Hundredths ( 189. 75) feet to an iron pipe; thence South and parallel with the East line of said Quarter Quarter Section, a distance of One Hundred Fifty-six and Seventy Hundredths (156.70) feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes East a distance of One Hundred Eighty-nine and Seventy-five Hundredths (189.75) feet to the the place of beginning. Commonly Known as: 4546 Saint Wendel Cynthia, Wadesville, IN 47638 Parcel No. 65-06-12-100-055.001-016 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners. * An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs. Jessica S Owens, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham Jr. Attorney No. 26533-49 By: Kaitlyn Kittinger, Administrative Assistant 41 E Washington St., STE 400 Phone: (812) 838-1321 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-264-5000 Robinson Township Atty File #: B312-347 The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein. Published in the Posey County News on April 5, April 12, April 19, 2022 - hspaxlp

2022-110 City of Mount Vernon Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority 520 Main Street Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620 812-838-5576 TO: William Jason Hancock-Owner and Daniel H. Hancock-Owner NOTICE OF DEMOLITION As a person or entity with a known or recorded interest in the real estate described below and commonly known as 315 W. Eighth Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 you are hereby notified that the City of Mount Vernon, IN Building Commissioner through the City of Mount Vernon, IN Board of Public Works and Safety has authorized the work described below. This will result in substantial cost and those costs may be certified and filed as a lien against the real estate and collected as any other judgment if you do not pay them in full. You are notified: NAME OF THE PERSON(S) TO WHOM THE ORDER WAS ISSUED: William Jason Hancock Daniel H. Hancock DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West Half of Lot Number Twenty-two (22) in James and Hovey’s enlargement of the City of Mt. Vernon, Posey County, IN. More commonly known as 315 W. 8th Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Parcel# 65-27-08-211-019.000-018 AUTHORITY FOR ACTION: This Notice of Demolition is issued pursuant to an Order issued by the City of Mount Vernon Unsafe Building Hearing Officer, Gregg Wagner, on March 10, 2022. You are hereby notified that the work described below will be performed after the passage of ten (10) days from the date of this notice to you. It is anticipated that the work will be completed within thirty to forty days. A Review Hearing is set for June 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall Annex, 520 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IN to determine that the demolition has been completed. WORK TO BE PERFORMED: ALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 315 WEST EIGHTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, POSEY COUNTY, IN WILL BE DEMOLISHED, THE DEBRIS HAULED AWAY, AND THE LOT GRADED TO LEVEL. WHO WILL PERFORM THE WORK: The City of Mount Vernon, IN Board of Public Works and Safety has received quotes from contractors qualified to perform this type of work. Chastain Excavating was the low quote. COSTS AND COLLECTION: The quote price of the licensed or qualified contractor who will accomplish the work and an amount representing a reasonable estimate or the cost incurred by the City of Mount Vernon, Indiana in performing the work and processing the matter of the unsafe premises may, if not paid, be recorded after a hearing, as a lien against all persons having a fee interest, life estate interest, or equitable interest of a contract purchaser in the unsafe premises identified above. The lien may be enforced in any manner available under Indiana law, including, enforcement action as a judgment which may include a court ordered sale of the premises. The estimated cost of the work to be performed is: • estimated cost to complete the job of demolition, hauling, clean-up and leveling ground is $9,900.00; and • administrative costs, including, but not limited to the following, salaries, title search, legal fees, mailing expenses, and etc. are estimated to be approximately $2,500.00. This is a reasonable estimate of the administrative costs in declaring the above described premises as unsafe and the demolition of said building. The costs for said action will be recorded after a hearing, if a hearing is requested, as a lien against all persons or entities having fee interest, life estate interest, or equitable interest of a contract purchaser in the unsafe premises. Sherry Willis, Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority Published in the Posey County News on April 5, April 12, April 19, 2022 - hspaxlp

Road, Mount Vernon 11:32 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Male and female physically ﬁghting. Male is an exhusband and is upset that she is there. Female has been on the ground by the male. Has verbally stated he was going to kill the female - North Street, New Harmony 11:35 a.m. - General Complaint - Cigarette butts, gum wrappers, candy wrappers and soda cans left in the backyard of the residence she owns but is trying to sell. She knows it’s not hers because she’s never had any of that in this house. Believes the subjects that left the items likely tried to get into the home - Walnut Street,

Mount Vernon 2:28 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Boyfriend has assaulted her - Westwood Drive, Mount Vernon 8:09 p.m. - General Complaint - Caller advised her cuz got into it with people and she is afraid that her vehicle will be damaged - Second Stree, Mount Vernon March 28 8:06 a.m. - Suspicious - Male subject in front of the dealership taking oﬀ his clothes - Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 2:49 p.m. - Message - Caller stated that there is a horse that is using the restroom in a cemetery - Cumberland Court,

Mount Vernon 3:21 p.m. - Message - Caller stated there is a male that owns property. Caller stated that the male does not live there but will bring trailer loads of trash and dump it on the property. Caller stated that when the water rises it will sweep the trash into the river - Griﬃn Road, Poseyville 4:50 p.m. - Message - Caller stated that a female and her husband are staying with him. Caller stated that the female came out and stated that she hit his puppy Pitbull while she was asleep. Caller would like to know how to press charges

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2022-104 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriffs Sale File Number 65-22-0009-SS Sale Date & Time of Sale 5/26/2022 at 1:00 PM Cause Number 65D01-1911-MF-000517 Judgment to be Satisfied $77,570.64 Plaintiff NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Defendant SHAUN P. JOSEPH TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder, at the hour of 1:00 PM of said day as listed above, at 2755 State Road 49, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Posey County, Indiana: Lots Number One Hundred Two (102) and One Hundred Three (103), all in Price’s Fifth Addition to Price’s Station, now Griffin, Indiana. Located in Posey County, Indiana. Commonly known as: 122 Second Street, Griffin, IN 47616-9751 State Parcel Number: 65-24-06-331-024.000-021 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. This Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of the above-described real estate upon the owners, pursuant to requirements of IC 32-29-7-3. Thomas E. Latham Jr., Sheriff of Posey County Township BETHEL TOWNSHIP Common Street Address 122 Second Street, Griffin, IN 47616-9751 Parcel Number Property Tax ID: 65-24-06-331-024.000-021 Attorney Robert S. Kruszynski Attorney Number 15488-45 Law Firm Codilis Law, LLC Contact Number (219) 736-5579 Contact Email sales@codilis.com Atty File Number 15-21-01634 The Sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings. Published in the Posey County News on April 5, April 12, April 19, 2022 - hspaxlp

2022-109 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 65D01-2003-MF-000100

CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OCCUPANT, IF ANY LYNNE M. BUSHNELL Defendants. NOTICE OF SUIT SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Indiana to the defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is a foreclosure of the real estate mortgage, legally described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 140 IN OWEN`S ENLARGEMENT TO THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, INDIANA, WHICH POINT IS 35 FEET EASTWARDLY FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 140; THENCE EASTWARDLY ON SAID NORTH LINE AND THE EXTENSION THEREOF A DISTANCE OF 35 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES SOUTHWARDLY 140 FEET TO THE NORTH SIDE OF AN ALLEY EXTENDING AN EASTERLY AND WESTERLY DIRECTION; THENCE IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID ALLEY 35 FEET; THENCE NORTHWARDLY 140 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; SAID TRACT BEING PART OF SAID LOT 140 AND A PART OF AN OUTLET ADJACENT TO SAID LOT 140 ON THE EAST SIDE THEREOF. SUBJECT TO ALL LIENS, EASEMENTS AND ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD. This property is commonly known as 622 E 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following Defendants whose addresses are known: Unknown Occupant, if any 622 E 2nd Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 And to the following defendant whose addresses are unknown: Lynne M. Bushnell In addition to the above named Defendants being served by this summons there may be other Defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by your attorney, on or before the 19th day of May, 2022, (the same being within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit), and if you fail to do so a judgment will be entered against you for what the Plaintiff has demanded. Matthew C. Gladwell (30493-49) David W. Cliffe (36402-15) Attorney’s for Plaintiff Reisenfeld & Associates LLC 3962 Red Bank Road Cincinnati, OH 45227 Voice: 1-513-322-7000 Facsimile: (513) 322-7099 Published in the Posey County News on April 5, April 12, April 19, 2022 - hspaxlp

2022-107 POSEY COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Drainage Board of Posey County, IN will receive sealed proposals at the Posey County Auditor’s Office in the Coliseum Building, 126 East Third Street, Room 220, Mt. Vernon, IN up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022. Proposals will be opened at the drainage board meeting starting 7:30 a.m. local time on the morning of Wednesday, May 4th, 2020 at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, IN. Also known as the Hovey House. The Posey County Drainage Board wishes to secure proposals for the spraying of following regulated drains: •Big Creek, the Main Channel and laterals between Lick Creek and the far Northeast end of the Main channel where it crosses the Posey/Vanderburgh County line (excepting an approximately 1.6 mile section that borders Bender Farms) •The main channel of Whipple Ditch along Brown Slagle Rd and Laterals (located in Western Black Township) Rueger Ditch and Laterals (located in Eastern Black and Western Marrs Townships) •Roedel Lateral to Little Creek •Wolf Creek (extension to Little Creek) Maps of the listed areas are available via the Posey County GIS website or by contacting the Posey County Surveyors office. The email is adam.bigge@poseycountyin.gov Spraying may be done by aerial or ground equipment; however it is preferred ground applications begin no sooner than May 15, 2022 and complete no later than August 15, 2022; aerial applications should begin no sooner than September 01, 2022 and complete no later than September 31, 2022. The Posey County Drainage board may utilize multiple contractors depending upon what the best application method best is for a given area. Certain areas are infested with “Scouring Rush”. The board wishes to eradicate this type of vegetation in certain waterways. It has been found that TELAR brand herbicide has been effective against it. The board would like to request that this product or its chemical equivalent be used on this particular plant species. Suggestions are requested for the best type of herbicide or combination of herbicides to achieve this goal. Proposals should include a list that indicates the kind of chemicals to be used and the rate of application and whether it will be a ground or aerial application. The amount should include all operating (fuel, oil, tires, taxes, license, spraying chemicals, etc.) costs as well as cost of the manpower required to operate the equipment. Any cost of equipment or manpower required to transport to the work site should be included in the proposal. PER-ACRE RATES ARE PREFERRED. Contractors are also to provide an “As Applied” map upon completion of the project. The proposal (as required by Indiana Statute) must have a maximum amount. The maximum amount will be 5,000 equipment and/or man hours (625 equipment and/or man days). The proposal shall show proof of insurance coverage Contractors Public Liability $300,000/$500,000 Contractors Protective Automotive Liability (Owner Equipment) $300,000/$500,000 Automotive Liability (Non-Owner Equipment) $300,000/$500,000 Pursuant to the provisions of IC-5-10-7-1 establishing prevailing wage rate is to be paid. The Posey Drainage Board will provide schedules and other information as it becomes available. The proposal will be prepared using the latest information available should the rate increase the proposed rates by the amount of the increase. Copies of the current schedule are available at the Posey County Auditor’s Office. No bid security or performance security shall be required for items proposed in this notice. The Posey County Drainage Board reserves the right to reject any part or all proposals and waive any informalities in the proposals. Approved by the POSEY COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD: SCOTT BECKER, PRESIDENT TIM HOENERT, MEMBER MATT SCHENK, MEMBER DALE KOESTER, MEMBER BRIAN SCHORR, COMMISSIONER / MEMBER Attest: Adam M. Bigge, Posey County Surveyor / ex-officio member Published in the Posey County News on April 5, April 12, 2022 - hspaxlp

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A HONORS Ninth Grade: Colby Landon Angel, Zoe Lynn Bippus, Kade Anthony Buecher, Carly Elizabeth Douglas, Luke Aaron Garrison, Courtney Renae Helfert, Shawnee Reyn LaMar, Ethan Jonathan Mansfield, Ty Charles Mauck, Brantly Curtis Oakley, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Oakley, Carter Ezekiel Wells, Tate Carl Wilson Tenth Grade: Ashton Rae Elpers, Madelyn Magnolia Galindo, Keira Elizabeth Gengelbach Jackson Daniel Graff, Ava Jean Lowe, Logan Joseph Simmons, Lillian Rose Tenbarge Eleventh Grade: MaKenzie Ann Coin, Logan Daniel Coultas, Kyle Matthew Downey, Kyle David Fifer, Levi John Freeman, Dharma Jane Fribley, Brooklyn Marie Goedde, Emma Rose Hall, Logan Scott Harris, Lauren Marie Kihn, Nolan Darrin Kihn, Jake Lawrence Koch, Reagan Lanell Koester, Emma Nicole Moore, Renee Elizabeth Schickel, Molly Ann Seibert, Allison Christine Werkmeister, Anna Lee Werner, William James Werner, Gavin Ray Wheeler Twelfth Grade: Kylee Jean Baumholser, Alexis Madelyn Cole, Addyson Lynn Delph, Rachel Jean Drone, Jaden Matthew Englert, Landon Edward Epley, Sydni Jecole Flowers, Julia Christine Fullop, Lyndsey Nichole Gentil, Anna Belle Gries, Audrey Kathryn Hirsch, Bethany Kaye JonesClaire Elisabeth Koester, Addyson Renee Lingafelter, Haley Marie Lowe, Payton Michael Metcalf, RuthAnn Ping Meyer, Maxwell Bernard Muensterman, Rachel Marie Newman, Robert Alan Peters, Dalton Ray Reidford, Jaedyn LeeAnn Rhineburger, Cora Lee Schmitt, Alexa Marie Simmons, Alyssa Nicole Sparks, Cordale Landan Straub, William Ray Weatherholt, Braden Paul Willis HIGH HONORS Ninth Grade: Rebekah Jean Alderson, Reese Ashlyn Basham, Aubrey Elizabeth Brandenstein Kylen James Brown, Lora Christine Commens, Amelia Grace Fifer, Reagan Ann Fortune Jasmin Nicole Freeman, Jedidiah Lee Galvin, Axton Paul Gamblin, Jessica Ann Glaser, Faith Elizabeth Goergen, Braeden Patrick Harp, Alyssa Renee Heath, Kayla Ann Jones, Morgan Dawn LaVanchy, Ashlynn Nicole Lutz, Henry Werner Martin, Trace Jacob Martin, Maggie Violet McCutchan, Christina Ali Meredith, Ava Renee Milligan-Staples, Adelyn G Olander, Laney Irene Owens, Lillamae L Patrick, Jacob Thomas Pugh, Sophie Anne Scheller, Trey Walker Schipp Austin Edward Schmitt, Jonathan Reed Schmitt, Sydnie Nicole Smith, Jackson Nathaniel Tucker Evan William Tuley, Rowan B Wheeler, Valerie Rose Wildeman, Lauren Nicole Wilsey, Brett Joseph Wrobel Tenth Grade: Victoria Rose Abernathy, Kade Stephen Bender, Ashleigh Michele Blankenship Ava Marie Bogacki, Caige Will Christie, Ava Lynn Crawford, Joshua Sidney Dill, Jordan Collin Dillman, Abigail Grace Duncan, Madison Marie Emge, Olivia Renee Esche, Anna Marie Freeman, Addison Grace Fullop, Averi Suzan Goebel, Kaleb Leon Herke, Ty Douglas Johnson, Collin Jacob Kamman, Renea Marie Kerchief, Anneliese Marie Mayes, Jacob Evan Motz, Jade Briley Mueller, Cole Joseph Newcomer, Chloe Elizabeth Newman, Abigail Lucy Pardon, Madeleine Mae Powers, Sibyl Donovan Renshaw, Noah James Roberts, Colin Reece Schipp, Hanna Lynn Schmitt, Liam Eugene Stone, Matthew Christopher Stump, Emma J Thompson, Reece Owen Thompson, Aubrey Elizabeth Vaughn, Noah Richard Walden, Jenna Marie Wehmer, Luke Ryan Willis, Carson Wayne Woods, Olivia Reece Woods Eleventh Grade: Mason Ann Ashby, Timothee Matthieu Baudry, Grace Mae Cullman, Faith Hannah Curry, Jacob Alexander Downey, Ava Lilly Epley, Shaina Alayne Farrar,Tristen Gregory Gammon, Tina Grenz, Erin Raylin Hoehn, Emily Marie Johnson, Romane Marie Noelle, Sophie Leleu Debout, Alivia Carol-Ann Maier, Kyle Alan Mayes, Kayla Mae Morlan, Madison Linne’ Olander, Victoria AnnMarie Patrick, Josie Marie Payne, Abigail Marie Rittichier, Luke Francis Scheller, Xander Matthew Stone, Ann Marie Tenney, Reece Austin Terhune, Alec Grace Turner Ever Samuel Warren Twelfth Grade: Nicholas Anthony Akers, Annie Leticia Alcantara, Meredith Kay Atkins Katelyn Nicole Bare, Riley Adison Basham, Lucas Matthew Bass, Harold William Bender, Kaylee Beth Bender, Christina Kelly Boyd, Elouise Clarissa Bromm, Ethan Austin Brown, Kendyl Nicole Brown, Bret Nicholas Bullington, Audrey Renee Crawford, Trinity Hannah Rose Dessauer Clayton Travis Douglas, Avery Ryan Elpers, Brandt Joseph Elpers, Paige McKenzee Exline, Ella Katherine Galvin, Kennedy Layne Gauer, Cassidy Gail Gish, Carter William Hannah, Morgyn Dawn Hines, Noah Landen Holzmeyer, Madison Nichole Lance, Devin Michael Lintzenich Adam Jeffrey Moye, Samuel MacEgan Myers, Scout Dyan Norrington, Nettie Marie Nottingham Kayla Jenae Orpurt, Makenzi Lynn Reidford, Jenna Rene Rhineburger, Eyan Donald Rice, Landon Jason Smitha, Alexa Breann Wagner, Kylie Marie Will, Kyndal Kathleen Elizabeth Williams, Dawson HIGH HONORS Seventh Grade: Ethan Mark Ashby, Carden Morgan Kissel, Maya Ann Mauck, Madalyn Rose Michael Wunderlich, Blake Aaron Zirkelbach, Lauren Ann Zirkelbach Nightingale, Carter Joseph Schickel, Aslan Christopher Templeton, Paige Madison Vaughn Taryn HONORS Ninth Grade: Lacy Ann Baehl, Danielle Skye Bostian, Brennan Drew Butcher, Avery Lynn Nicole Wilson, Maelee Pauline Yount Eighth Grade: Mylee Allen, Haven Elizabeth Barton, Kyleigh Rose Bender, Audrey Jo Fisher Collins, Hayden Alaina Gee, Christian Glenn Hall, Jack Anthony Hirsch, Noah Joseph Koester Makayla Kristine Mayer, Keegan Makel Meritt, Bailey David Miles, Madalyn Jane Newton Olivia Benjamin Frederick Freeman, Siri Joelle Fullop, Seth Parker Gentil, Elle Jo Johnson, Aiden Renea Rhew, Stone William Riecken, Piper Willow Ember Rollins, Carson Douglas Saltzman, Michael MacMunn, Kassie Danielle Mayes, Addie Lynn Murphy, Ciara Ann Schenk, Katelyn Kelly Pearl Shadley, Charlotte May Smith, Nathan Ray Todd, Seth Lee Turpen, Suzanne Elizabeth Michelle Seibert, Ella Jane Weatherholt, Amelia Grace Wolsiefer Weiss, Landon Scott Will HONORS Tenth Grade: Ethan Cole Adams, Kathryn Ann Baize, Makenna Jade Bryant, Makali Ann CartSeventh Grade: John Brian Zachary Baize, Hayden Lee Barker, Tyson Charles Barrow, Wiler, Madison Nicole Crews, Lukas Matthew Donner, Ethan Cole Adams, Kathryn Ann BaizeMakliam Jason Bippus, Brayden Lloyd Compton, Chase Anthony Francise Duncan, Kameryn Lynn Fifer, Joshua Kelly Freeman, Cristian Avidail Galindo, Jaylee Sue Gardner, Alexa Christine Guti- enna Jade Bryant, Makali Ann Carter, Madison Nicole Crews, Lukas Matthew Donner Kamden errez, Lily Janee Hester, Emma Marie Hisch, Landan Allen Paul Huff, Preston Lee Jordan Kayla Joseph Farrar, Kolton Errett Gardner, Kaden Vincent Gengelbach, Aubrey Faith GlaserMason Tylor Hanna, Chase Andrew Hannah, Emily Lynn Marie Kern, Connor Joseph Lintzenich Easton Ann Lindenschmidt, Avery Ryan Little, Anna Marie Luigs, Sydney Kate Maines, Ellason Violet Martin, Cade Patrick Mauck, Jacob Benjamin Nellis, Reaghan Lynn Nelson,David Eric Nenneker Anthony Luigs, Zander Winson Pickens, Josie Christinne Raymond, Vincent Guy Scheller Kennedy Jade Schmitt, Kaedyn Zackary Stewart, Samuel Marion Wagner Alyssa Kay Rittichier, Tre Wesley Schapker, Blake Adam Schmitt, Drake Gilbert Schweizer Eleventh Grade: Adyn Reed Collins, Madison Lea Coon, Kylea Jane Devoy, Mark Tyler Ethan Joseph Seibert, Trevor M Sikes, Asa James Spencer, Lennox Richard Stone, Madison RaeGengelbach, Audrey Jean Goetz, Logan Matthew Herke, Laela Elizabeth Jackson, Thadeus Daniel ann Versteeg, Michaela Rose Walden, Kayelee Revalynn Wilson, Savannah K Wood Jones, Taylor Elaine Pieszchalski, Maxwell Abraham Renshaw, Paige Eloise Schmahlenberger Eighth Grade: Brennan Patrick Barrett, Myles Nelson Belt, Noah Ryan Beuligmann, Landry Lesley Blaylock, Jackson Dean Bosecker, Evan Tyler Buchanan, MacKenzie Mae Carrier, Zach- Tyler Michel Simpson Twelfth Grade: Brayden Cole Bauer, Kayelee Lyn Bratton, Ellison Bailee Carlson, Karly Elyse ary Joseph Colgrove, Grant Irvin Cullman, Makenah Avery Delph, Brooklynn Diane Duncan Damm, Patrick Robert Davis, Alec Michael Elpers, Heather Lynn File, Kody Harold Gardner, Roman N Esche, Adelyn Jo Gamblin, Wyatt Gamblin, Mackenzie Claire George, Zoey Richelle Maddelyn Sue Gillihan, Christian Scott Greene, Tristain Xavier Charles Joseph, Lilly Payton Gray, Kylee Alexus Heath, Emma Marie Lindenschmidt, Heidi June Lowe, Mallory Rose LuigKerby, Brandon Michael Koch, Chase Nicholas Krohn, Ronald Gene Lindauer, Camden Andrew Christopher Allen Mayberry, Jackson Dale Mills, Mackenzie Lynn Mills, Brittani Louise Moye Lupfer, Julianne Elizabeth Pardon, Meaghan Nichole Pearl, Nicholas Jagger Wargel, Jacob Allan Alexander Mckay Powers, Julia Decatherine Rice, Madisyn Rose Roberts, Jillian Leigh Rogers Will Kanyan Wylie Rowland, Carter Daniel Schenk, Peyton Scott Seymour, Mallory Faye Shadley Elijah James Sharp, Ashlyn Marie Smith, Ashton Parker Smitha, Sophia Anne Marie Stone Ethan M Strueh, Carter Lee Wagner, Jaiden Elizabeth Walden, Jazalyn Kierre Ward, Adelyn Jayde Wenderoth, Matthew Henry Wildeman, Alivia Jordan Williams HONORABLE MENTION HONORS Seventh Grade: Olivia Eileen Ashburn, Cassie Anne Bender-Staples, Raela Nicole Cullum Fourth Grade: Axton, Emma; Barrow, Ramsey; Bennett, Kyndal; Bowling, Ella; Brandle, Virginia Lynn Davis, Addison Leigh Doubler, Cynthia Nicole Freeman, Mylee Annealynn HawkMakayla Grace Helfert, Parker Benjamin Johnson, Lydia Marie Justus, Maliyah Jay Keown, Reid Hunter; Branson, Annabell; Downen, Journie; Eagleson, Emmilynn; Gentry, Levi; Gibbs, Maguire; Hautman, Lyla; Hines, Raygen; Hoehn, Maverick; Lemmons, Blaine; Martin, Ethan; Meyer, Joshua Kihn, Kenna Marie Kleinschmidt, William Scott McDonald, Ryder Allen Mount, Jaidon Lily; Naab, Clara; Parrish, Kinslee; Reiter, Link; Rexing, Chazlynn; Schmitt, Ellie; Spencer, Ava; Montrece Parkman, Eli Alexander Pugh, Isla Rae Riecken, Anthony David Roberson, Easton Wathen, Bailey Michael Robinson, Makayla Grace Rogers, Tristan Danil Rogers, Baylee Sue Seipert, Gabriella Fifth Grade: Cutrell, Levi; Debes, Carter; Fisher, Cameron; Hisch, Joseph; Maines, Sloan; Rayann Winegar, Dennis Otto Wright Mayes, Layla; Metz, Addison; Nightingale, Claire; Peters, Anthony; Schenk, Mattison; Schmitt, Eighth Grade: Asher Scott Adams, Oliver Nolan Brock, Trey Timothy Buecher, Katelyn M Corne, Landon Paul Crawford, Jesse John Danhauer, Callie Nicole Deakins, Ashlynn Jolie Delap, Brylie; Schmitt, Emily; Will, Chase Sixth Grade: Barton, William; Bosecker, Xavier; Buecher, Bret; Esche, Allison; Gibbs, Dylan Matthew Detty, Lilly Jaymes Donner, Hayden Hope Farrar, Kelsey LeAnn Herke, Kylee Paxtyn; Gray, Adam; Hallam, Isabelle; Harp, Sullivan; Hoehn, Ayela; Hoehn, Makenna; Johnson, Gene Higginson, Isaac Aaron Holder, Kaylee Diane Layman, Raegan Katherine Mason, Shawn Jaylen; Koester, Camden; Like, Madalyn; McCutchan, Molly; Raber, Emalyn; Stoneberger, Ella; Benjamin Medina, Sophia Faren Nottingham, Hannah Lynn Rhoderick Samuel Wayne Tucker, Tucker, Chase; Will, Claire Ethan Joseph Wade DISTINGUISHED HONORS Sixth Grade: Banks, Emily K.; Bazan, Daniel A.; Benthall, Isabella M.; Boggs, Bryce A.; Buchanan, Colbie; Caldemeyer, Jacob R.; Carlisle, Jake A.; Gonzalez, Isaac A.; Harris, Monroe H.; Hasselbrinck, Sophia L.; Jones, Levi M.; Kuhn, Dillon C.; Lamberson-Angle, Micah M.; Leverenz, Abram N.; May, Charley; McCord, Trinity R.; McFadin, Stella C.; McNeece, Brock A.; Meinschein, Jackson R.; Muller, Ira J.; Poling, Victoria A.; Rainey, Ella G.; Riecken, Marcus L.; Sargent, Bailey N.; Scates, Thomas N.; Seifert, Sarah K.; Spencer, Sean M.; Spencer, Sydney C.; Stillwagoner, Justice A.; Walker, Braxden D.; Weis, Adeline N. Seventh Grade: Berg, Dorotea M.; Biggerstaff, Delaney J .; Bradshaw, Daythan V.; Brakie, Samantha G.; Campbell, Jaycee K.; Duncan, Tessa L.; Fendel, Alyssa J.; Fields, Cassidy G.; Guerrero, Gloria J.; Hall, Eastin B.; Howard, Paige M.; Isham, Lida B.; Johnson, Shaylee D.; Juarez-Fernandez, Lidia C.; Miller, Molly S.; Preske, Logan; Rainey, Edwin J.; Reese, Libby A.; Reinitz, James B.; Scates, Wyatt J.; Schu, Gavin M.; Shiver, Gabriel C.; Simpson, Ryanna G.; Thompson, Natalie M.; Walker, Emerson N.; Wells, Ella M.; Wolf, Attalia P.; Zieren, Carter Eighth Grade: Allyn, Alaina C.; Boerner, Gabriella J.; Clowers, Logan E.; Ellison, Taylor R.; Hanebutt, Kylee E.; Jarvis, Johnathon L.; Jones, Emily K.; Jones, Maiya S.; Kraft, Layne W.; Lilleston, Lindsey E .; May, Aubrey E.; McCarty, Madalyn M.; McNeece, Hannah G.; Moles, Madisyn L.; Powell, Abigail M.; Powell, Miranda A.; Sponn, Ella L.; Thompson, Addison L. HONORS Sixth Grade: Cobb, Kali L.; Godinez, Erick E.; Gonzalez, Rosalena D.; Harshbarger, Josie C.; Jarvis, Kace W.; Konrath, Emma K.; Korb, Wyatt C.; Lilleston, Ryan; Mavrick, Cody M.; McDowell, Alex R.; Schmuck, Gavin W.; Seifert, Simon G.; Sherretz, Aubrey J.; Stephens, Shane M.; Thompson, Maxwell S.; Bebout, Aleeah M.; Bohleber, Jane Q.; David, Joslyn N.; Davis, Casey A.; Grabert, Emma G.; Kelly, Ava L.; Scates, Henry G.; Sullivan, Davin G.; Thomas, Mariyah L.; Westerfield, Landon J.; Goff, Addison L.; Boerner, Tyson G.; Denning, Reagan L.; Eaton, Benjamin D.; Lewis, Eli H.; Mandel, Madisyn L.; Paul, Sarah R.; Reese, Desirae A.; Reynolds, Logan F.; Ricketts, Elexis K.; Rumley, Tristan J.; Williams, Elias P.; Wiggins, Jayden M.; Johnson, Zane N.; Kincheloe, Jocelyn L.; Mitchell, Logan A.; West, Charles A.; Crawford, Destini M.; Funk, Jonah H.; Greene, Alison J.; Mathews, Addison G.; McCarty, Lilly K.; Vaught, Ashlyn E.; Bell, Rawlings C.; Brock, Annabelle J.; Hall, Bryson R. Seventh Grade: Allyn, Lacey M.; Bohleber, John W.; Durbin, Atticus J.; Fisher, Alivia R.; Hamilton, Isaac R.; Johnson, Jade I.; Luckett, Gracie M.; Lueder, Jake A.; Owens, Madison M.; Ragsdale, Mitchell A.; Burgdorf, Madisyn E.; Johnson, Mason M.; Phillips, Joseph L.; Sharber, Athan W.; Sharber, Clyde L.; Timmons, Chase M.; Allyn, Lindsey N.; Anderson, Braden L.; Anderson, Logan M.; Byerly, Jacob N.; Collins, Cael W.; Henson, Maddux A.; Johnson, Ella M.; Middleton, Bryce A.; Rhea, Ellie A.; Riggs, Peyton I.; Schneider, Makayla; Stevens, Jacelyn G.; Eldredge, Abigail L.; Hatch, Kaylen; Ice, Elijah W.; Lindenschmidt, Derek R.; Medina, Gisell A.; Murrell, Emma G.; Salee, Maddex D.; Smith, Jada J.; Buchanan, Jersey D.; Crow, Acelynn M.; Baker, Veronica L.; Cathie, Avani M.; Huntsman, Haylee M.; Jarvis, Hailey R.; Beach, Loralei M.; Bell, Trevan D.; Buchanan, Alexis R.; Clark, Nevaeh M.; DeFur, Drew A.; Topper, Lane R. Eighth Grade: Bouch, Samantha N.; Campbell, Wesley J.; Ditmer, Addison J.; Embrey, Levi W.; Harris, Kalem H.; Kani Pe, Natalie M.; Kuhn, Natalie M.; McCallum, Bailey L.; Reynolds, Hannah L.; Starnes, Gianna R.; Aldrich, Maggie C.; Bourne, Bryce C.; Brock, Mandalynn R.; Clowers, Bryce R.; Harper, Owen D.; Harshbarger, Reese W.; Hoehn, Maria J.; Hoehn, Wesley M.; Osborne, Megan L.; Payne, Lillian L.; Reese, Sophia M.; Sartore, Maelie R.; York, Leah M.; Gish, Madison L.; Kimrey, Kristian A.; Lyons, Graeson O.; McGee, Amari L.; Siddons, Ambryn N.; Snodgrass, Ryder G.; Collins, Cooper R.; Blackburn, Ellie R.; Craig, Nathan M.; Deckard, Landen S.; Fischer, Haley G.; Hostetter, Landon N.; Long, Julie A.; Miller, Kloee R.; Weyer, Kaitlyn I.; Allyn, Louis M.; Chevalier, Remy A.; Hess, Ryan N.; King, Haley J.; Krieger, Kaaden S.; McCollum, Ryan D.; McWhirter, Morgan J.; Schickel, Brady P.; Schroeder-Lambert, Chloe E.; Stillwagoner, Jayden E.; Weintraut, Luke J.; Chapman, Lillian I.; Gonzalez, Izaiah X.; Hogan, Kanyon L.; McManus, Emma M.; Watzlavik, Hunter A.

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GRAY HONOR HIGH HONORS First Grade: Carolyn Bradford, Brynley Cochran, Kailyn Combs, Zaine Dillback, Myka Kue- Adams, Henry S.; Adler, Matthew E.; Baldwin, Beau C.; Banks, Blake E.; Basden, James M.; Bazan, Abbigale M.; Bazan, Kristen O.; Beach, Jackson P.; Black, Jason A.; Brandenstein, Cyra ber, Lilyana Miller, Gibson Rainey, Addylin Robinson, Camden Rye, LaKarma Washington L.; Browning, Braiden; Clowers, Jackson T.; Collins, Connor M.; Cox, Victoria S.; Crawford, Second Grade: Skylee Ackman, Lucas Gibbs, Ethan Marchand, Keaton Robb, Sarah Wooten Camaro A.; Davis, Brynn L.; Davis, Emma N.; Daws, Braxton L.; Deckard, Lydia A.; Defur, Third Grade: Finley Bullard, Gavin Frisby, Parker Hyatt, Kenzie Johnson, Nicholas MillerGracie A.; Deig, Sydney B.; Denning, Jasmine M.; Denning, Lily E.; Dewar, Maxwell W.; DiefHarvey Smith enbach, Jordan A.; Dobleman, Cortlynn M.; Duffey, Taylor N.; Dutkiewicz, Logan A.; EmswellFourth Grade: Blake Bell, Hadley Breeze, Liberty Buchanan, Brylee Dixon, London Dobleer, Charles D.; Epley, Fischer C.; Erwin, Landon D.; Ewalt, Isabella L.; Flener, Katharine R.; man, Talynn Erwin, Henry Henwood, Maliya Newman, Ellery O’Neil Frisby, Alyssa G.; Haney, Asher W.; Hathaway, Grant E.; Hess, Kendra D.; Hildebrandt, MackFifth Grade: John Hewins, Jonah Nichols, Gabriel Nunn, Brenyn Reynolds enzie F.; Hoehn, Alexandra P.; Holder, Luke A.; Hook, Brady J.; Hostetter, Leo M.; Jarvis, Taylor HONORS L.; Johnson, Allyson M.; Jones, Molly L.; Jourdan, Trinity A.; Juarez-Fernandez, Brandon; First Grade: Gage Abell, Kaeden Alldredge, Andrew Baker, Ayden Carder, Ember Clark, Kelley, Ryan L.; Kern, Giana L.; Kincade, Ava M.; King, Natalie E.; Krull, Kiearra D.; Legarda, Raelyn Cobb, Kylee Crowe, Brayden Denning, Tate Erwin, James Givens, Lillian Hall, Bailee Veronica A.; Lindenschmidt, Kyle L.; Little, Brendan L.; Lueder, Chance A.; Lueder, Grace R.; Hanmore, Sean Jones, Ryland Kallbreier, Alexander King, Derrick Moman, Ka’Mari Mosley Mason Mosley, Ryker Pool, Comi Quesinberry, Ayden Reynolds, Ryker Reynolds, Tylen Rueger Maier, Madeline E.; Martin, Grayce M.; Matthews, Gabriel M.; McCarty, Dylan L.; McConnell, Bria Russelburg, Trendyn Schmitt, Reid Schmitzer, Isaiah Sebree-Eddins, Kayley Stallings Ken- Cameron A.; McCord, Derek J.; McCormick, Damien L.; McCormick, Margaret H.; McFadden, Isaiah J.; Medina, Yoeli L.; Millay, Kara D.; Miller, Abigayle M.; Mitchell, Landon D.; Morgan, zie Stephens, Robert Stepro, Kaydence True, Kamryn White Blaine E.; Muller, Savannah M.; Nurrenbern, Mallory K.; O’Daniel, Jackson R.; Oeth, Auston Second Grade: Adallyn Anderson, Caden Bebout, Serenity Bebout, Eliza Boarman, Carter Bouch, Jazann Clevenger, Brielle Cox, Declan Cox, Georgia Crews, Xavier Esche, Tristin Givens R.; Patel, Yug S.; Payne, Tobias C. Jr; Pedrotti, Hunter J.; Potter, Maddox A.; Powell, Ben D.; Redman, Carlton J.; Redman, Olivia R.; Renaud, Ava; Reynolds, Bobby D.; Rhea, Hannah E.; Piper Holton, Owen Jarvis, Jaxson Langston-Owen, Caleb Lee, Kaden Lee, Saige Long, Briana Medina Franco, Ryko Mojica, Kendall Neaveill, Porter Nurrenbern, Paisley Schmidt, Jase Spitler Ritchie, Cammie M.; Robb, Isabel R.; Robb, Jaden G.; Robb, Jonathan C.; Robb, Lauren J.; Royal, Braiden M.; Russell, Scott G.; Rutledge, Haley J.; Schneider, Colten R.; Shepherd, Isaac Rayleigh Stallings, Da’Von Taylor, Curtis Turner, Mark Vyvoda, Maci Wallis, Kendra West A.; Shiver, Hayley R.; Short, Blaine N.; Sizemore, Lily K.; Slaton, Miranda G.; Spalding, Alyssa Jacob Wright, Ethan Wyatt M.; Spalding, Ryan H.; Spindler, Abel; Stallings, Raycee L.; Steedman, Logan A.; Straw, Zoe Third Grade: Westyn Adam, Aarik Baker, Hope Barker, Kyra Beswick, Edward Bradshaw E.; Sutfin, Ethan H.; Swartz, Chloe L.; Taylor, James P. Jr; Thomas, Jonathan A.; Thompson, Faith Brakie, Garrison Brink, Avery Buchanan, Abbiegayle Cheshire, Cole DeVault, Bella EmTony L.; Tinsley, Mahala J.; Underwood, Danielle A.; Virtue, Kar-Leigh K.; Watson, Morgan A.; brey, Scarlett Erwin, Carson Ferrell, Connor Ferrell, Ayvion Greene, Denver Hanks, Isaac Hicks Weatherford, Hadley T.; Weyer, Brooklynn A.; Willis, Charles C.; Yarber, Ethan M. Savannah Higginbotham, Karsen Hutchison, Jamarion Leach, Aidan Martin, Kaylor Marvel Austin McCarty, Colton McCarty, Easton Mullis, Oliver Nichols, Finn Rainey, Arian Reynolds Trentonn Schneider, Leland Smith, Sadie Thompson, Makennah Washington, Zane West, Isaac Williams, Gracie Winegar, Liam Woodward Fourth Grade: Travis Barritt, Anahbell Bradshaw, Jack Brooks, Addyson Camp, Dakota HIGH HONORS Clark, Avery Collins, Reese Collins, Kenzlee Cox, Jaylie Denning, Lincoln Dobleman, Kaydence Ryden Bitter, Karl Motz, Spencer Stratman, Kinley Wathen, Vince Weatherholt, Caroline Dunn, Llillyashia Eckert, Crystal Fair, Trinity Gates, Gavin Givens, Shelby Hamilton, Madeline Breeden, Nolan Schickel, Katelyn Wathen, Grant Wenger, Douglas Stofleth, Kiersten WunHargrove, Zachary Holzworth, Ty Lange, Bentleigh Long, Ginnie McWhirter, Liliana Neavederlich, Marco Zoller, Eva Bender, Isaac Coomes, Calvin Gantner, Reid Happe, Adam MuensterJaidra Poore, Avalynn Reich, Chace Reynolds, Jonis Robison, Kormikel Stewart, Destini Sussen man, Marcy Muensterman Gabriel Sutfin, Noah Williams, Aaron Wolfe HONORS Fifth Grade: Elona Ackman, Lilith Allen, Wastna Biggerstaff, Gracie Brink, Arianna Dell Lyla Deshields, Garett Lintzenich, Lilly Rheinlander, Colton Schuler, Harry Stofleth, DalMason Dixon, Joseph Elam, Amanda Evans, James Gwyn, Brookelyn Hanmore, Morgan Milllas Bergman, Madilyn Garrett, Lexie Straub, Ryan Bender, Reba Bergman, Rayce Bitter, Cole erMakayla Payne, Jimmy Rose, Kaleb Schuler, Baylee Stallings, Alexander Wallis, Chyeann Breeden, Max Johnson, Chloe Kirchoff, Jacob Love, Caden Schmitt, Phoebe Tucker Whitfield, Aubrey Woosley, Claire Woosley HONORABLE MENTION Bailey Cox, Caroline Ellison, Madelyn Elpers, Kenzie Schmitt, Dylan Ahola, Kaleb Rheinlander, Autumn Effinger, Wesley Schmitt, Evie Sherretz, Daniel Sieben, Elliott Stratman, Levi Koester, Dimitri Straub, Sophie Weinzapfel, Kaylie Willt

HIGH HONORS Third Grade: Patrick Appel, Brooklyn Cooper, William Dumond, Mackenzie Flores, Sadie Smith, Michael Zhou, Emerie Kocher, Lauren Wellmeier, Aiden Zimmer Fourth Grade: Walker Bishop, Adam Elkhal, Kai McCord, Eli Wells, Mila Parton, Mackenzie Schmitz Fifth Grade: Vedaang Daga, Addyson Dalrymple, Elizabeth Flores, Rylon Lyons, Madison Cooper, Aubrey Grimes, Emma Lawrence, Joel O’Risky, Olivia Staib, Chelsea Thompson HONORS Third Grade: Paizley Ayers, Cameron Crofts, Hattie Dye, Allyson Grimes, Kamden Harker, Anderson Howe, Vincent Julian, Jessica Kloenhamer, Lilly Morrow, Logan Patrick, Paige Rumley, Erin Wilder, Johanna Williams, Brylan Boerner, Noah Johnson, Hunter Meinschein, Anna Pearce, Isaac Sammet, Madilyn Tenney, Luke Deig, Parker Goebel, Adley Kettinger, Jase Lawrence, Temperance Minnette, Serenity Reich, Kendall Robb, Allyson Schmidt, Emily Shappell, Sadie Valiant Fourth Grade: Taycee Bell, Brinley Eaton, Kenslee Harker, Julianna Herrenbruck, Lexie Higginson, Ellie Meinschein, Luke Redman, Harper Riggs, Ryan Seifert, Summer Sizemore, Latham Wagner, Abigail West, Warren Bredemeier, Angel Frazier, Ruby Garrett, Eden Harris, Alden Hart, Madelyn Rude, Dyxxie Strobel, Lillian Ward, Olivia Wilson Fifth Grade: Kelsie Appel, Paxton Boyd, Ian Carlberg, Navah Connell, Evan Craig, Elijah Goebel, Adam Moseley, Jakson Reich, Savannah Simpson, Chase Brown, Chase Byerly, Jessalynne Gentry, Jordan Greathouse, Trevis Hulsey, Dane Kincade, Elaina Lupfer, Kenneth Schoettlin, Jackson Vanhaaften

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HONORS Fourth Grade: Anslei Allen, Caroline Belt, Connor Beuligmann, Evan Beuligmann, Warren Bowers, Brennan Brown, Natalie Brown, Addalynne Carter, Brycen Compton, Samuel Englebright, Cameron Fisher, Paisley Fisher, Cheyenne Harvey, Whitnye Helfert, Noah Kirlin, Justin Lin, Carson Lupfer, Samuel Oakley, Timothy Oglesby, Lincoln Price, Lillian Thiem, Lane Waelder, Brantley Wilkey, Dylan Wilson, Jase Young Fifth Grade: Glenn Bender, Gwyn Beuligmann, Owen Beuligmann, Matthew Carman, Raelynn Carrier, Clara Cater, Brigham Dant, Drake Detty, Rowen Englebright, Isabela Farrar, Kaidance Farrar, Janniah Garrett, Caroline Hampton, Jaxson Kram, Norah Lindenberg, Natalie Marvel, Zoie Overton, Addelyn Poe, Benjamin Stoneberger, Parker Wehmer, Blake Wrobel, Morley Yount Sixth Grade: Ryan Englebright, Brady Farrar, Austin Fisher, Mya Hoops, Savannah Lindenberg, Allena Maier, Justice McCracken, Chase Meredith, Dylan Murphy, Evelyn Smith, Grant Stone, Abigail Templeton, Faith Templeton, Jocelyn Tuley, Isabella York, Lane Young

Dean’s List - U of Minnesota Twin Cities Samuel Campbell, Senior, College of Sci and Engineering has been named to the 2021 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.

Easter, April 17, 2022 Fair Haven to hold Easter Service Fair Haven is pleased to announce they will be holding a special Maundy Thursday service on April 14. Special guest speaker will be Evangelist Jack Dillon. Communion will be served at the close of the service. The service will be available on Zoom as well as in person.

Immanuel UCC Good Friday Service Immanuel UCC will hold a Good Friday Service on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. It will be a “Tenebrae Service.” “Tenebrae” in Latin means “Shadows.” The evening’s service will include scripture readings telling the story of Jesus’ journey to the Cross: his ﬁnal days of prayer, betrayal and cruciﬁxion, and music selections.

Last Supper Drama Mount Vernon Community Church/ Black’s Chapel UMC will present the “Last Supper Drama” on Maundy Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Please join us for this portrayal of Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting of the twelve disciples at the Last Supper before Christ was cruciﬁed. We also invite everyone to join us for Easter Service on Sunday April

17 at 10:30 a.m. at MVCC, 1800 West Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, Ind.

New Harmony Ministerial Association The Crosswalk will be Friday, April 15, starting at the Christian Church at 1 p.m. We will also have Sunrise Services on Easter morning, April 17, at 6:30 a.m. at the Rooﬂess Church. Everyone is invited to attend.

Community Good Friday Service The Mount Vernon Ministerial Association will be holding its yearly Community Good Friday Service, April 15, from 12:05 p.m. to 12:55 p.m., during the lunch hour period. It will be hosted this year at First Christian Church at 1403 Country Club Road in Mount Vernon. Everyone is welcome to attend this worship service. Pastor Rick Sellers will be preaching, and other members of the Ministerial Association will be participating in the service.

Immanuel UCC The Bunny Trail The Bunny Trail. What’s that about? All are invited to join in the

festivities at Immanuel UCC: join us as we “hop down the Bunny Trail.” We will have candy-ﬁlled eggs and breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Time: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 16. All are welcome.

FBC-NH, The E4 Church, cordially Invites you to Easter Sunday Morning Service First Baptist Church, The E4 Church of New Harmony, Ind., would like to cordially invite you to our Easter Sunday morning worship service on April 17, 2022 at a special service time, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. You are also invited to join us for donuts and coﬀee from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m., that morning in our fellowship hall before our Worship service. We have been hard at work the past two years during the COVID Pandemic remodeling our sanctuary and Sunday School rooms. While we are not ﬁnished with the renovations, we’d love for you to come see our progress. If you do not regularly attend church anywhere, we’d love for you to visit and consider joining us as we lift up the name of Jesus in our community. We are a small, but hard-working, Jesus loving congregation. Our mission statement is: Exalt God, Equip Believers, Encour-

age One Another, and Evangelize the world. We have some of the best people you’d ever care to work and serve alongside. Our normal Sunday morning schedule is 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Sunday School, 10:40 a.m. - 12 p.m., is our morning Worship Service. On April 6, 2022 we will be resuming our weekly Wednesday evening bible study at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you.

Easter Egg Hunts Charles Ford Home, Friday, April 15, 1 p.m. Poseyville Kiwanis, Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. Immanuel UCC, Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. Harmonie State Park, Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m., pool area The Turning Pointe UMC, Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. Saint Peter’s UMC, Saturday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. Wadesville Christian Church, Saturday, April 16, Noon Mount Vernon Community, Saturday, April 16, 1 p.m. New Harmony Inn, Saturday, April 16, 1 p.m. Mount Pleasant General Baptist Church, Sunday, April 17, following service

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Briefly Point Township Nazarene Church announces Easter Egg Hunt and White elephant Sale

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Join us on Saturday, April 16, at 10 a.m. until 12 noon, for our Easter Egg Hunt. This will be at our Beyond The Walls Campus, located at 424 Vine Street in Mount Vernon. We will be having our White Elephant sale and auction to help beneﬁt the children’s fund, on Friday, April 29 starting at 6 p.m. This will be at the Point Township Church.

Sons of American Legion Golf Scramble

Stewartsville Cemetery Annual Meeting Stewartsville annual cemetery meeting will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 6 p.m., at the Church of Nazarene Fellowship Hall located at 531 Steam Street in New Harmony.

MV Marching Wildcats Selling Ribs Friday, April 15 at IGA in Mount Vernon, the Mount Vernon Marching Wildcats will be selling ribs in front of the store to help raise money for the band from 3 to 6 p.m. Cost for a slab of ribs is $18. You can per-order by emailing mvhsboosters@gmail.com.

Posey County Regional Sewer District Meeting The board of the Posey County Regional Sewer District will meet on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 9 a.m., at the Hovey House.

Azalea Sale at Riverbend Park An azalea sale will be held at Riverbend Park featuring three gallon containers of both Encore ($30 each) and regular Azaleas ($25 each). This event is being held on Saturday, April 23, at 10 a.m. Also available will be a variety of plants. Great azalea selections and perennials for starting your spring gardening. This event is sponsored by the Mount Vernon Azalea Group.

MV Garden Club to host Auction The Mount Vernon Garden Club annual sale will be held at the Moose Lodge located at the corner of Munchoﬀ and second street, on Tuesday, April 26, at 1 p.m. A live and silent auction will feature a large variety of ﬂowers, perennial, and garden accessories. Great selections for starting your spring gardening, while enjoying a special fun afternoon.

New Harmony Kiwanis Story Time Kiwanis story time will be held Wednesday, April 27, and Thursday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m., at the Working Men’s Institute. Suzy Schuette will be reading “A Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes” by DuBose. A copy of the book will be provide for each child that is a resident of New Harmony. You must schedule your child for this event by no later than April 15. For more information please call or email the WMI at 812-682-4806, or director@working-

The Sons of American Legion will hold a golf scramble on Saturday, May 28, at CountryMark Golf Course. For tee times contact Waxey Walker 812-682-1903.

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. Participants must be 18 or older.

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.

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.

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: May 9, at 6 p.m. Bank Night will be June 10, at 5:30 p.m.

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WMI Artifact Under Exam by Melora Adams There are quite a few paintings at the Working Men’s Institute, some of which have been in the collection since its earliest days. This article will consider a print of a painting which is not so old. It is a work by a local artist, Maryrose Wade Wampler. As the weather warms up, this painting is more and more emblematic of the season. Born in a log cabin on the Wabash River in 1937, Maryrose Wade grew up near New Harmony. She graduated from New Harmony High School in the class of 1955, then went on to study language arts and fine arts education at Indiana U n i v e r s i t y. While a g r a d u a t e student she met and married Frederick Ross Wampler. It was after raising their children that she devoted herself to her career as an artist and this painting came to be. This is one painting from a series of fifty paintings which Maryrose painted of North American wildflowers for the Griggsville Wild Bird Society. One of the great strengths of her work is that she was continually striving to paint the wildflowers as realistically as possible and in the most authentic setting possible. As she put it: “Most flowers seem out of place without their fellow plants, so I have

been trying to show their whole personalities by using the things we normally don’t notice – such as dry leaves, mosses, lichens, twigs and even forest litter – along with their companions. The beauty of these seemingly insignificant items is so exquisite that it has become my goal to express in these paintings some of the awe that Fred and I feel in the presence of nature.” It is now on display in the library room of the WMI. Please feel free to come and see it. Upcoming at the WMI: The Kiwanis Story Time f o r m e r l y scheduled for March 30 will be on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. April 14 ( s e c o n d Thursday) at Noon the Book Club will meet here at the WMI. For those who have signed up, Peggy Taylor’s Creative Aging program will continue on Tuesdays and Fridays through April 15. The Kiwanis Story Time for April will be on April 26 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. WMI’s Know Your Community lecture series began on April 6 with a lecture on the Farmer’s Market by Patty Beagle. The next lecture in the series will be on May 11. Kent Schuette will be talking about the Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation. On Saturday, May 14, the first Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market of 2022 will be held on the front lawn of the WMI.

75/65; Lauren Daugherty, 21, McLeansboro, Ill, 65/55; Rory Manley, 20, Carrollton, Texas, 77/55; Nathan Rieck, 41, Robstown, Texas, 75/65. Maxwell Sperling, 29, Evansville, 65/55; Chenoa Mosley, 17, Poseyville, driving left of center; Krisanne Weinbrecht, 41, Carmi, Ill, 65/55; Jason Futch, 45, Harrisburg, Ill, 73/55; Damian Keeler, 26, Evansville, 73/55; Andrew Angio, 55, Morganfield, Ky, 80/60; Roberta Ricketts, 24, Mount Vernon, expired plates; Jaden Moore, 19, Evansville, 65/55; Dashaun Jones-Griffin, 22, Richmond, Va, 89/70; Kyle Kozlowski, 26, Owensboro, Ky, 70/55; James Grayson, 40, Evansville, 69/55; Codey Spur, 33, New Haven, Ill, 73/55; Hayley Hutchinson, 24, Evansville, expired plates, 70, 55; Shawn Martin, 28, Vienna, Ill, 79/60; Aimee Roddy, 51, Saint Louis, Mo, 84/70; Steven Alvey, 54, Eldorado, Ill, 67/55. Jaiden Hughes, 21, Mount Vernon, 76/60; Leeotis McKenzie, 36, Mabelvale, Ark, 73/55; Joshua Proctor, 29, Louisville, Ky, 87/70; Brandon Adams, 38, Evansville, 79/70; Ryan Brauser, 30, Mount Vernon, small lake speed limit violation; Charity Doane, 37, Evansville, 71/55; Daquan Call, 29, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif, expired plates, 75/55; Brady Ford, 17, Mount Vernon, distracted driving; Lucas Ricketts, 39, Newburgh, 77/60; Nahkeeya Young, 22, Evansville, 73/55; Mohamed Mohamed, II, 24, Columbus, Ohio, 75/65; Luis Landa Diaz, 37, London, Ontario, 75/55; Leonte PaceOverton, 27, Mount Vernon, 80/60, driving while suspended; Jacob Brandenstein, 25, Evansville, 75/55; Richard Russelburg, 65, Waverly, Ky, hunt waterfowl violation. Robert Rueger, 68, Evansville, no insurance; Jeffrey Scates, 51, Shawneetown, Ill, 76/60; Melissa Posey, 33, Evansville, 74/45; Mark Chamness, 20, Mount Vernon, 50/40; James Curry, 29, Boonville, 93/70; Joseph Burgess, 38, Troy, Ill, 90/70, no valid driver’s license; Edward Foley, 64, Granville, Ill, 65/55; Brandon Whitehead, 33, Florissant, Mo, 75/65; Farrukh Rabbimov, 38, FeastervilleTrevose, Pa, 75/65; Donnie Dawson, 26, Carbondale, Ill,

expired plates; Brittany Wendel, 21, Evansville, 78/60; Peytin Pagett, 23, Evansville, 75/60; Asad Zatar, 53, Worth, Ill, 78/65; Jacob Nebelski, 30, Plainﬁeld, 71/60; Chet Johnson, 35, New Harmony, 79/60; Joshua Jackson, 35, Oklahoma City, Okla, failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicle. Abel Veras, 34, Houston, Texas, 70/55; Keith Naas, 64, Haubstadt, driving left of center; Karell McCoy, 29, Rolling Fork, Miss, knowing consumption of alcohol by driver, expired plates, driving while suspended, 73/55; Cody Nelson, 35, Sullivan, Ill, 74/55; Heather Lantman, 32, Cincinnati, Ohio, 86/70; Charles Hawthorne, 46, Saint Louis, Mo, 77/65; Robert Baleda, 34, Albion, Ill, expired plates; Joseph Young, 63, Granite City, Ill, 75/65; Kadessa Rhoads, 21, Evansville, 70/55; Abdilatif Hassan, 40, Louisville, Ky, 75/65; Gregory Delancy, 46, Mount Vernon, expired plates; Eric Born, 44, Wadesville, expired plates, false/ﬁctitious registration; Lindsay Edwards, II, 38, Carmi, Ill, 93/70; Emily Roark, 29, Mount Vernon, 74/55. Laura Hagan, 37, Evansville, improper headlights; Randall Kenneth Ott, 58, Powell, Wyo, 69/55; Tonia Meeker, 53, New Harmony, 70/55; Kyle Riddle, 37, Okolona, Ky, 86/70; Briana Campbell, 32, Evansville, 77/55; Melissa Riddle, 32, Louisville, Ky, 86/70; Hailey Malone, 22, Grayville, Ill, 74/55; Alfred Jones, 24, Evansville, expired plates, driving while suspended; Katelyn Earl, 25, Evansville, failure to provide vehicle registration, expired plates; Randy Kistner, 43, Newton, Ill, 75/65; Hunter Tennant, 28, Ina, Ill, 73/55; Chole Erwin, 19, Huntingburg, 78/55; Rosanne McMichael, 34, Mount Vernon, 47/30; Katrel Benaugh, 27, Evansville, 70/55; Brayden Duncan, 19, Mount Vernon, blue lights on private vehicle. Zackary Stewart, 38, Cynthiana, improper display of license plate; Deserae Bichler, 22, Evansville, 73/60; William Yeckering, 34, Evansville, 71/55, driving while suspended; Ethan Ricketts, 20, Mount Vernon, expired plates; Austin Kusturin, 28, Mount Vernon, no insurance.

Court News continued for animal cruelty - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 6:10 p.m. - Assault - Caller stated that her neighbor came onto her property and pusher her teenage son into a vehicle. Caller stated that he is not injured. The neighbor keeps sending her threatening messages - Copperline Road, Wadesville 11:34 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Husband stole keys to car. Caught him cheating with another girl. Driving F 250 Hwy 66/Saint Phillips Road, Mount Vernon March 29 12:49 a.m. - Prowler - Saw someone looking through caller’s windows, two nights in a row. Only saw they were wearing a baseball hat - Seib-

ert Lane, Mount Vernon 2:15 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller stated that he can hear a male and female yelling at each other. Caller also stated that he can hear items being thrown around - James Drive, Mount Vernon 7:46 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Girlfriend hit caller’s son, currently ﬁghting - Seibert Lane, Mount Vernon 10:44 p.m. - Repossession - 2017 Jeep Renegade, black Second Street, Mount Vernon March 30 12:40 a.m. - Threatening Male subject sent messages to female party stating he was coming tonight and making threats. Has screenshots - Seibert Lane, Mount Vernon 8:47 a.m. - Breaking and

Entering - Believes someone is up in her attic - Main Street, Mount Vernon 7:02 p.m. - Harassment - Caller advised male and female subjects just pulled up in her driveway and said they have another one coming Seibert Lane, Mount Vernon March 31 7:15 p.m. - Assault - Caller advised her daughter, a handicap female, was just assaulted by her manager at restaurant. She would like to ﬁle assault charges at this time - Sixth Street, Mount Vernon 3:44 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised her mother is putting her hands on her for not doing chores right Locust Street, Cynthiana April 1

2022-114 NOTICE CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY THE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MT. VERNON, INDIANA, FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES Notice is hereby given that on April 4, 2022, the Board of School Trustees of the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon, Indiana (the “Board”) adopted a resolution whereby the Board stated its interest in purchasing certain property currently owned by Paul Barnes and commonly referred to as 935 West Fourth Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana (“Property”). The Board appointed Dr. Charles Seifert, Director of Buildings and Grounds (“Purchasing Agent”), as purchasing agent for the board. Said purchase shall not require issuance or sale of bonds under I.C. 20-26-7-18—19. A copy of said resolution is available for inspection at the Oﬃce of the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon at 1000 W. Fourth St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Dated this 4th day of April, 2022. Joe Rutledge, Secretary, Board of School Trustees, M. S. D. of Mt. Vernon Published in the Posey County News on April 12, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-116 STATE OF INDIANA

) ) SS: IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF POSEY ) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2204-MI-138 IN RE THE CHANGE OF NAME OF: ) MONICA RENEE CHAPMAN ) Petitioner ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Monica Renee Chapman, whose mailing address is 9930 Raben Rd., S., Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620, in the Posey County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Monica Renee Chapman has filed a petition in the Posey Circuit Court requesting that her name be changed to Monica Renee Ray. The petition was filed on April 7, 2022. Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on June 13, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Craig Goedde, Judge Judicial Officer Published in the Posey County News on April 12, April 19, April 26, 2022 - hspaxlp

2022-115 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the MSD of Mount Vernon will receive sealed proposals at the Administrative Office, 1000 West Fourth Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana until 10:00 am local time May 16, 2022 for the INDOOR ATHLETIC COMPLEX. Proposals received after 10:00 am on this date will be returned unopened. Proposals will be opened in a public setting. Contractors may contact Barry Tanner at Tanner Engineering, LLC for an emailed copy of the bid documents. Barry Tanner barry.tanner@tanner-eng.com (812)781-0534 The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals or waive any informality or errors in the proposals for a period of sixty (60) days from date of receipt. Proposals shall be executed on the Proposal Form (provided) and Non-Collusion Affidavit (provided by proposer) and Questionnaire Form 96-A (furnished by proposer) accompanied by a satisfactory proposals bond or certified check made payable to MSD of Mount Vernon for not less than five percent (5%) of the total proposals price including all additive alternates and delivered in a sealed opaque envelope showing the proposer’s name, address, and contract he is proposing. Should proposer withdraw his proposal within sixty (60) days after proposals date without written consent of the Owner, or fail to execute a satisfactory contract including performance and material bond within that time, the Owner may declare the proposals deposit forfeited as liquidated damages. Contractor receiving award shall furnish an approved Performance Bond, Labor, and Material Payment Bond for 100% of the contract amount which shall be in full force and effect for 12 months from the date of acceptance of the work. Bond shall be furnished at time of written notice to proceed with work. Published in the Posey County News on April 12, April 19, 2022 - hspaxlp

12:43 p.m. - Domestic Violence- Caller stated that her husband and her are having a fight at the moment. Caller stated that she is filing for divorce and he will not leave her alone. Caller stated that she left her residence and was chased by him. Caller stated that it was physical earlier Lower Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon April 2 9:09 a.m. Property Damage - Caller stated that sometime last night someone ran into his residence and caused damage to it - Tavern Street, New Harmony 3:14 p.m. - Welfare Check - Advised two male juveniles, around 10 or 11, walking north on Main Street. One subject is a Hispanic male, wearing green t’shirt, other is white male, wearing a hoodie. They are carrying a sign saying foster home needed and are trying to flag people down - Main Street, Mount Vernon 8:49 p.m. - Message Someone is trying to sell a muffler, walking around in a store cart - Nettleton Steet, Mount Vernon 10:02 p.m. - Message Son’s girlfriend has been living at location for over 30 days. Caller, who is homeowner, has told her numerous times in the last few weeks she wants her gone. Girlfriend is now drinking alcohol and has been told alcohol isn’t allowed in the home - Lang Road, Poseyville 10:22 p.m. - Threatening - Female subject has gun and warrants. Is trying to get caller to leave apartment - Second Street, Mount Vernon Traffic Violations JoAnn Ashby, 60, Evansville; James Rhineburger, 23, Wadesville, false/fictitious registration; Alton Folz, 25, Carmi, Ill, license plate light, driving while suspended; Kristian Galloway, 26, Evansville, 81/60; Delvin Ervin, 31, Evansville, 70/60, driving while suspended; Russell Wininger, 46, Johnston City, Ill, 70/60; Michael Mosley, 19, Mount Vernon, improper headlights, failure to signal lane change, learner permit violation; Marius Barbu, 41, Seattle, Wash, 80/60; Marius Barbu, 41, Seattle, Wash, 80/60; Nicholas Combs, 41, Crossville, Ill; Terry Carney, 34, Bardstown, Ky,

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‘Commissioners,’ continued from Page A1 worth of beds and loungers as sleeping furniture for staff to relax in during “down time.” A motion passed to take it out of his Maintenance budget. Neaveill was elated to report that in a monthly review of income, March broke the highest record with receipts totaling $116,000. “Good, that will help pay for the new ambulance,” President Collins quipped. In other Commissioner action listed under New Business: • A Highway 66 detour was approved to replace the bridge between Section Line Road and Winternheimer Road near Wadesville. As an alternative route during the bridge reconstruction, County Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk recommended a state highway detour that uses all paved roads. “It may be the longer way around, but Bluegrass and Winternheimer are gravel roads and not good for trucks. However, people will use what they know and want to use,” he observed. He said work is progressing on the Broadway Avenue Bridge. They are pouring the deck, putting up guard rails, and working on the approach ramps. He expects they will be finished in a few weeks. • The Commissioners also passed a resolution to use DocuSign to electronically submit documents to INDOT as is now required. • Schenk said two new pickups he ordered this past May just came in last week. “It’s been almost a year of waiting and they are putting the radios and tool boxes in them now. My truck has 100,000 miles on it at this time. If it takes that long to get one in, I would like to get the specs together and start on ordering a new one,” he said. He was given the go-ahead to do so. • Road closures were approved for the annual Saint Wendel Grillin’ and Chillin’ 5K Run/Walk slated for Saturday, June 4 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. About 200 participants are expected for the event that starts and finishes in front of Saint Wendel Catholic Church. The loop circuit includes sections of Boonville-New Harmony, Winery, Diamond Island, Koester, and Saint Wendel Roads. “There are several short sections, too, and they usually open roads back up after everyone passes, so I don’t think it will be a great inconvenience to anyone,” Collins noted. He also said the county highway department offers barricades to the group and the Sheriff usually sends a deputy to be onsite. • A closeout letter was signed stating all monies from the COVID Small Business Grant 3 were distributed. “All the money has been doled out, we just needed to approve it,” Collins told the others. In Department Reports: • Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham reported his current inmate count at the jail as: 28 from Vanderburgh County, 15 from the Department of Corrections, and 74 from the county for a total of 117 incarcerations. The March bill to Vanderburgh County for inmate per diem is $31,500. He said the training on the recentlypurchased officer body cameras is scheduled for April 13. They will be deployed and in use after that date. He told Commissioners that he received $60,000 in grants so far to offset the $200,000 cost for all of them and may still be able to obtain more. • Donnie Martin, Posey County Health Department Director, stated the COVID positive case numbers are going way down and things look a lot better. “The second booster became available as of last week and eligible people are coming in droves for it,” he said. People over fifty years old or immune-compromised can get one four months after their first booster shot. Next year, the COVID boosters will probably be mixed with flu shots. His department is fully staffed at this time and things are “getting back to normal.” • County Clerk Kay Kilgore announced that early voting opened that day at 8 a.m. and was going smoothly. • County Auditor Meaghan Greenwell said the spring tax bills have been sent. If someone has questions, call her office or that of County Treasurer Vicki Peerman.

‘Opportunity,’ continued from Page A1 Tad Dickel to put a proposal together and the Town Board was gracious enough to support that. So the town paid for Tad to do a three-part strategic Planning Series with several local business leaders and out of that came the concept that we needed an entity to carry this work out. That’s where the idea of the Chamber came. That’s going to be the entity to carry the work out.” The organization then set up a three-legged stool of the main pillars of the organization to one, promote and market the town both internally and externally. The second part is housing, both rehabilitating existing housing and gaining new housing. Thirdly, taking care of and advancing Poseyville’s Main Street. Each of the pillars has a committee lead and each one is expected to talk a little about their vision for their area. “Then we will open it up to the public for their input, comments and questions and we will take that and put the finishing touches on our by-

laws and so forth. The plan is to formally launch the entity on July 1,” Nix said. The membership duesdriven organization is open to anyone who has a stake in the prosperity of Poseyville (they do not have to live or work in Poseyville). The organization will hold various events and fundraisers and will consist of a 15-person board to help facilitate the actions. The board currently consists of Matthew Nix - Chair, Jared Baehl - Vice Chair (chair elect), Jason Hoehn - Secretary, Justin Schmitt - Treasurer, Mike Baehl Town Board representative, Justin Collins, Jody Cumbee, Amy Fisher, Michael Galvin, Geoff Gentil, Zach George, Joseph Neidig, Ryan Oeth, Pat Thomas, and Jeff Wright. Residents of the northern Posey community, this could be the best opportunity you will have in your lifetime to make a difference not only for yourself but for future generations. This organization sincerely asks for your attendance, your support and your commitment.

‘Arrest,’ continued from Page A1 identified as Chadrick Royal, 50, of Evansville. Royal displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests but refused to submit to a chemical test. Royal was taken to the Posey County Jail where he is currently being held on bond. Arrested and Charges: • Chadrick Royal, 50, Evansville, IN 1. Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony 2. Auto Theft, Level 6 Felony 3. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated - Refusal, Class A Misdemeanor 4. Reckless Driving, Class B Misdemeanor 5. Felony Warrants out of Knox and Daviess County Arresting Officer: Trooper Zack Fulton, Indiana State Police Assisting Officers: Trooper Vennekotter and Trooper Otolski, Indiana State Police Assisting Agency: Mount Vernon Police All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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‘Zoning,’ continued from Page A1 currently seeking resident input for a new city comprehensive plan, as well. City leaders can only fix problems by looking to the future, Curtis said, not dwelling on possible past mistakes. “It’s complicated. Hopefully, we’re responsive. Mr. Salee has had some issues and brought them to us…thank you, I mean, seriously. We’ve seen some things and want to address them. We don’t want to do a knee jerk (reaction). If we’ve got problems now, I don’t want to overreact and just have a different problem tomorrow,” Curtis said. He said it’s important to look at the ordinances in a way that helps the city, but doesn’t place greater burdens on its residents. “At the strictest enforcement of that (renovation permit requirement), you’d barely be able to put in two receptacles without having permits. You have to look at the intent of what those regulations are. That’s something we want to do. Andy Hoehn and I, we’ve both talked with Mr. Salee. We’ve met, I don’t know how many times, but we’ve had a couple where we’ve sat down and discussed how we need to look at it and how we need to move forward. It’s a process. It’s going to take some time to do it. Mr. Salee agreed that it would take time,” Curtis said. He said it is frustrating to hear more complaints about the city’s deficiencies than acknowledgment of the work that has gone into the many positive changes that have been made in recent years in Mount Vernon. “Look around town. Go down on the east end. Look at the Habitat houses and the houses that we have torn down. I go back a long way. I can remember when the houses were way worse than they are now. Go down Walnut Street. A lot of those houses were falling into disrepair. Some of those big old houses are being fixed up. Look at the beautiful houses down on East Third Street. They’ve redone those old houses. They weren’t always that way. Go down Fifth Street. I’ve seen more clean up and fix up. It has nothing to do with me being mayor, but I’ve seen more here in the past five, six, seven years than I’ve seen in a long time,” Curtis said. He said the city has worked diligently to clean up its image, holding residents accountable for parking improperly licensed vehicles on city streets and not taking care of overgrown yards. He said the city has addressed 291 abandoned cars since 2019 on public streets and private driveways. He said most residents have responded and worked with city officials when issues were brought to their attention. Curtis said the city is also looking to find better ways to spread the word about ordinance requirements so that some of the issues may be avoided before problems arise. Improvements to the city’s website are underway in an effort to better educate Mount Vernon residents. APC Director Mindy Bourne said her office receives several common complaints that she thinks might be avoided with more public awareness. With the ongoing work associated with the

Posey Solar Project application process and the normal spring and summer boom in permitting on the horizon, Bourne said she hopes that spreading the word about common issues might help residents stay in compliance with the county’s ordinances and ease the already full workload on the APC’s agenda. Bourne said the majority of complaints she receives are about cars parked on grass in violation of the county’s ordinance that cars must be parked on an all-weather surface (concrete, asphalt, some kind of chip and seal surface) and unlicensed vehicles in residential areas. She said the complaint process for the Area Plan Commission office is very clear. Any resident can file a complaint, but they must be willing to include their name on the complaint when filing. “It is time consuming for my office,” Bourne said. “Once filed, I send somebody out to take pictures to verify. Then I send out a letter. We send our letters by certified mail. Sometimes they come back. When they come back, I send them by sheriff and they get placed on (the APC meeting) agenda. Then we have to send the complaints to all of the board members. Hopefully the people that get the complaints filed on them will respond so then we get a phone call from them or they come into the office. Prior to the meeting, I have a person go out and take photos again so we have current photos for the board members. Then we have a public hearing on it. If they don’t show up, then the board usually tables it so the attorney can send a letter and that can drag it into another month or so.” Salee said he has made seven complaints that will be addressed at April’s APC meeting on Thursday. He said the APC gets results. “I’ve turned in complaints to the Area Plan and they are right on it. They are real fair. They give people a chance. They’re fair, but they don’t take any nonsense from people,” Salee said. He said he’s not concerned that the time spent investigating complaints may take away from other APC duties, though, because “all they have to do on the complaints that I turn in…cars parked illegally and stuff, they drive by sometime before the meeting and see whether it’s been moved or not.” The transparency of the APC process makes a huge difference, Salee said, adding that the county’s website lays everything out very easily for residents to follow. Curtis said the city’s process for handling complaints is not as documented as the county’s, but said that process may need to be examined so that residents can see that their complaints are taken seriously. “We get a call and we deal with it. None of them are ignored. I think every one is addressed. That may be one of the things that… so people know what’s documented. It’s easy for people to say that nothing gets done because the car that they look at or drive by may be there for a long time, but we have 80 or 90 here that have been moved,” Curtis said.

‘Mount Vernon School Board,’ continued from Page A1 Seifert brought schematic drawings to the meeting for board members to view. Prepared by Tanner, the illustrations included a proposed floor and foundation plan, elevation drawings, and views looking at it from all four directions. The combined indoor practice-storage facility is planned for behind the high school, adjacent to the concession stand, so its rest rooms may be used. Acknowledging rising building costs, Seifert said, “The design is ready to go. I would like to advertise to see what kind of numbers we get. I know full well that materials have really gone up and we may not be able to do it this year.” Board members also heard a report from Athletic Director Leigh Ann Latshaw on winter sports achievements. She read from a long list of All State and PAC All Conference winners in swimming, wrestling and basketball. Special Awards in those sports were also highlighted. All winners have been featured in the PNC Sports section. “I am stoked as to where we are and where we’re headed in our athletic department. You have our vision and have our backs as supporters to make it happen and I appreciate it,” she told board members. In other action, the board: • granted permission to Dr. Beth Johns to offer a summer reading remediation program for all third graders not passing the IREAD 3 test this spring. Students will attend three instructional days during the summer from 8 to 11 a.m. They will retake the test on the third day. A summer credit recovery program for high school students who did not pass required courses as needed will also be offered. Students will complete online learning through the APEX program with a teacher assistant and then retake the required tests. The State’s 2022 Summer School Program will reimburse all instructional expenses to the school. • confirmed the employment of Cynthia Nurrenbern in high school food services and Roxeann Williams in junior high food services. Scott Smith, as a high school girls’ tennis coach, went from half to full stipend. • accepted resignations, effective immediately, from Keregan Cole as a high school study center teacher assistant and Melisa

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New Harmony First Brush of Spring set for April 20 - 23 Art collectors, and artists will converge on historic New Harmony, Indiana, April 20 to April 23, 2022, for the 23rd Annual Plein Air Paint Out, known locally as the “First Brush of Spring”. If you are looking for a wonderful experience, see the artists painting on the streets and in the fields of Posey County. Each year, the Paint Out attracts more than 150 artists and hundreds of art enthusiasts to this historic southwestern Indiana town, where visitors can enjoy the Paint Out and other activities held in conjunction with the event. Come and experience the 22nd Annual New Harmony Paint-out, First Brush of Spring, co-sponsored by the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association (IPAPA) and Hoosier Salon, brings artists together for plein air painting in the historic town of New Harmony, Indiana. The event provides an amazing spectacle for visitors to watch and enjoy artists painting in New Harmony and around Posey County. Art-

ists have an opportunity to refine and showcase their talents, inspired by beautiful Spring flowers, interesting architecture, and paint-worthy scenery, plus sell their artwork. The annual Field to Finish exhibit and artists reception is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery, 507 Church Street. The popular event features a field study done by artists who attended last year’s Paint Out and a finished studio painting of the same subject by the same artists. Awards will be presented at Redbud Park at 6:00 p.m. on April 20th. The Field to Finish is a juried exhibit. The exhibit will be on display in the gallery from April 9th through May 22nd. The public is welcome to see the art and meet the artists. On Thursday, the “Quick Draw” competition is held. Artists sign in, get their canvases stamped and set-up to paint between 3:30 and 4:45a, bringing their completed painting back for judging by 5:00 p.m. Nothing is more fun than golf

Viking Pride This Week’s Viking Pride Article features sophomore, Ava Lowe. Ava is an active member of the organization Business Professionals of America. BPA, sponsored by Shannon Shickel, is an organization that develops leadership and career-focused skills through local, state, and national conferences as well as community service and leadership opportunities. The North Posey BPA team competed at state on March 12th through the 15th. Tell me about yourself. I am a very organized person and enjoy hanging out with family and friends. I always look forward to attending church and my youth group. I play travel softball on the Fusion Elite team. I love ice cream, dogs, and everything Harry Potter. How long have you been in the activity? I have been involved in BPA for one year. Tell me about your role, responsibilities, and/or involvement in this activity. I am a member of Business Professionals of America, and I participate in all of the meetings where we talk about upcoming events and our responsibilities as a club. What do you enjoy most about the activity? I enjoy going on the state

Ava Lowe trip, hanging out with friends, and meeting new people. What keeps you interested and involved in your activity? What keeps me interested in BPA is all of the different activities that you can participate in. It also keeps me focused on my future goals and the direction that I would like to take in college. What other activities are you involved in? I am involved in Peers Project, 4-H, Student Council, Students of Faith, and I play softball and volleyball. Tell me about your family. My family is very close. I have a little sister named Heidi. She is in eighth grade, and she is super compassionate. She is my favorite person to hang out with. My mom and dad support me in all of my sports and activities. They are

carting around town to spot the artists creating their work, starting with the first brush, then seeing the finished product a short time later. On Friday, artists will be painting all day. Hopefully the day will be beautiful, and visitors can see lots of artists painting at their easels all over town. Saturday the art sale featuring over thirty-five artists will be held in the Ribeyre Center from 9 am – 12 pm. Anyone coming to the art sale is encouraged to enter a drawing for “dinner for two at the Red Geranium”, but you must enter to win. The dedication of the three Patrick McDonald sculptures: “Maintaining Exploration”, “Conundrum” and “Diamonds Are Forever” will be at 12 noon on the lawn of Holy Angels Community Center. These three sculptures were a gift from Dr. George and Peggy Rapp. The First Brush of Spring ends with the Competition Awards being presented at 2:30pm on Saturday, April 23rd.

APL News very hard-working and have always wanted the best for me. My family is always there for me, and I love them so much. What do you enjoy doing (out of school activities and/ or for fun) during your free time? I love to have movie nights with my family and dog. I also like to work on softball whenever I can. What advice would you share with younger elementary or middle school students? Try to make somebody’s day better every day by being positive and kind. What is a fun fact about you that people may not know? I did competitive dance for 12 years. What is your favorite quote and why? “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). I believe that one person can make an impact on other people around them. It is evident that Ava Lowe sharpens those around her through her positivity and hard work ethic. Ava demonstrates the mental attitude that every Viking should strive to acquire. Great job to Ava and the rest of the BPA chapter for their successful trip to the BPA State Leadership Conference.

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 &amp; Noble, or Academy Sports). Register between March 25 and May 31 at alexandrianpl.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app to participate. April 11 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 12 at 10 a.m. - The importance of balance (literally) in your life - Kristen Lowry from Purdue Extension presents information on the importance of balance and will show you how you can maintain your balance and strength with simple exercises. Maintaining your balance and strength means maintaining your independence. Dress in loose clothing. April 12 at 3:30 p.m. - Teen Anime Club - Come hang out in the Oho Room at the library, try Japanese snacks, maybe do some crafts or draw, and watch anime with us. No registration required. For grades 6-12. If you can’t make it right at 3:30, it’s okay. Join us whenever and hang out as long as you want. April 12 at 6 p.m. - Novels at Night-Count the Ways - Join us for a discussion of “Count the Ways” by Joyce Maynard at Tequilla’s. April 14, 21 and 28 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. April 14, 21 and 28 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-andmake-it craft kit. April 15, 16 and 17 - Easter - The library will be closed. April 18 and 25 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 19 at 4:00 p.m. - Library Board Meeting. April 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - BINGO! - Adults and teens are welcome to join us for coﬀee and bingo. No registration required, and prizes will be awarded. April 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. - TAB Game Night - For grades six-12. April 25 at 9:30 a.m. - Virtual Baby/Toddler Story Time - Join us on our Facebook page for a virtual story time. You will also receive information on a take-it-and-make-it craft kit. April 27 at 3:30 p.m. - Virtual S.T.E.A.M. Program - Join us on our Facebook page for a fun activity. April 27 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.

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T . S T F B D P We owe you an apology. Actually, at the end of the day, I owe you an apology. As owner/publisher of the only remaining newspaper in Posey County, it is ultimately my responsibility that you receive a quality product in your mailbox or off the newsstand each week. Last week, you did not receive a quality product. I could go on and on and make excuses as to why there were so many mistakes and blunders in last week’s edition. I choose not to make excuses but rather explain why some things could have happened to cause a complete collapse in quality control. My little core staff at the office is my left and right arms and eyes. First of all, about eight weeks ago, we made arrangements to move our newspaper office again. We bought the newspaper 13 years ago and enjoyed a nice, stable environment, however off the beaten path, for almost 10 of those years. We were located at 641 Third Street in New Harmony and shared a building with Koester Construction and enjoyed an incredible relationship with Jeff and Chris. However, an opening came up that would allow us to move

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to Main Street in New Harmony. After much discussion and a lot of expense, we decided it would be worth the move to achieve easier access for the community and easier access for remaining “in the loop” when things happened in downtown New Harmony. We enjoyed a great relationship with our landlords and were very happy where we were. However, when we heard rumblings that the building might be sold, I began to panic. I wanted to remain on Main Street and in New Harmony because it allows us to have a central Posey County location. I began frantically searching. I heard that a building was coming available at 510 Main Street at the end of February. After speaking with the occupants and learning that this was indeed a fact, I contacted the building owner. Our previous landlord worked graciously with us as did our new landlord to make our new location a reality. But it did not come without its share of diﬃculties. It had been a long time since Connie and I had enjoyed a break. Covid and family circumstances had made it extremely rough for us to get away for many days at a time. In December, before we knew all this was going to take place, we booked a vacation for 11

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days. The small staff did a yeoman’s job handling newspaper affairs and that was not the problem and did not contribute to last week’s mess. On Monday the final day of our vacation, we flew into Bellville, Ill., I drove fast to get back to New Harmony so I could help put out the second of those two newspapers. I arrived at the office about noon and was able to be of some assistance. I trusted, and rightfully so, the people who work at The Posey County News to put out a small but quality newspaper over Spring Break Week. But after finishing the paper on that Monday, everything had been set up for us to make the physical move the following morning. Again, our employees pulled more than their weight to get the job done. The move turned out to be much more expensive than anticipated because of some necessary computer updates but once the main things had been moved, we began to settle in. The following week’s paper went out without a hitch. Also, again unplanned, we had one employee out on vacation for that week. That brings us to last week. We had another contributor on vacation that week. But again, these are not excuses. They are reasons. As many of you know, there usually are no government meetings the fourth week of

the month. Typically, that’s when I try to come up with suggestions of extra feature stories and ideas for things to. I did a less-than-satisfactory job of that. That is one of the reason there were some of the errors in last week’s edition. Then, while we were still attempting to get accustomed to all software and hardware, we attempted to put together a special Easter Section. That section turned out very nice. All good credit goes to staff. Then there were logistics of older huge desks and smaller new spots. Again, our helpers are to be commended for coming in and doing well more than what should have been expected of them to help get the office comfortable again while doing their regular jobs as well. This past week also offered an obituary frenzy. As a staff, we feel sadness when members of the community or family of community members pass away. But sometimes the time schedule doesn’t exactly fit into our plans. But that’s God’s decision and our job to make it work. I didn’t do the greatest job of that this past

week either. There were other factors… people trying to get last-minute advertisements or news into pages that were already mostly or completely ﬁnished. That meant doing a whole lot of things in the last few hours of our deadline day to try and be good to everyone. That didn’t turn out so well, either. As I took my ﬁrst look at last week’s paper, I shuddered at misplaced paragraphs in stories that I helped compose, misspelled words in headlines that I should have caught, and just general sloppiness as we worked under the gun. Stories were not adequately proofread. Again, that’s on me. Most of you do not have a job where your work is down in black and white and is critiqued by thousands of people each week. But such is newspaper. I can remember a time just after we purchased the newspaper that we were there many nights until well after midnight and on into the morning hours. I have watched the sun come up at the end of a 24hour day hovered over a desk many times. But over time, we have worked on organization

and workload to the point to where we become disgruntled if we see 4 p.m. come and go on Monday afternoon and we are not ﬁnished. It’s all in what we become accustomed to. Toby Keith might have said it best a few years ago when he stated “I’m not as good as I once was, my how the times have changed. There was a time back in my prime…” and on and on. I personally take full responsibility for our product last week. It doesn’t happen often but we (I) dropped the ball a little bit. And to add to my woe, our printer did the worst job of printing that they have done in months. With all that having been said, don’t expect that to happen again anytime soon. As I struggle and juggle to keep all my personal commitments, it seemed this week there was more struggling than juggling. If we are going to keep a newspaper in the community that both you and me can be proud of, I need do a better job of keeping it all together. You can count on it. Believe me, it bothers me way worse than it probably bothered you.

Happy Birthday Peg

ask, Gentle Reader, whom Peg has in mind for these tasks? B I am not a Nancy J J Reagan type of astrology R buff but I do wonder if Peg’s birthday that We are almost one full falls during the first half of month into spring, the season of renewal for some wives and April may have influenced her ennui for their husbands. There pathological need to commune is something about damp earth with the earth. I offer the that calls out to such wives as following horoscope (taken Peg much as the Sirens called from the internet) as evidence out to the crew of Ulysses. to support my position: under Though it would not be the sign of Aries the first half politically correct, the Devil is of April, “Is an amazing time pushing me to try to lash Peg to to chase your most precious the steering wheel of her Mini goals.” I should also include Cooper so she cannot frequent the astrological caution that every garden center within April will be, “a month of ups twenty-five miles of our cabin. and downs”; that will certainly Peg must have beaucoup be true for me as I follow Peg’s amounts of potting soil, orders. I am aware that one must countless plants and varieties of seeds, containers of metal, not fall into the Cassandra clay and plastic and every dilemma of ignoring the conceivable fertilizer and claimed wisdom of the stars. pesticide that is touted by Peg’s You may recall that Cassandra countless Facebook friends had been both blessed and as the newest miracle agents cursed by the gods. She had to produce award winning the gift of prophecy but no one vegetables and flowers. Of would believe her so disaster course, beds must be prepared still occurred, including the and organized by color, variety, fall of Troy in Homer’s The time of planting and varmint Illiad. Therefore, I will keep prevention. Do you need to in mind the prediction in Peg’s

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horoscope that April will be a great time for her to reach her spring goals of recreating the Gardens of Babylon on the rocky, arid soil of JPeg Osage Ranch. However, I see nothing in any bird entrails or other devices of divination that calls for me to be involved. The problem is, just as Cassandra, I may be correct but Peg refuses to recognize it. Her position is that my lot is cast as her garden Sherpa and I had better get off the couch. The only saving grace that I see is that both football and basketball seasons are over, the World Series is months from now and the Cardinals probably won’t be involved anyway. And, by the time you read this article, the 2022 Masters Golf Tournament will be history. Perhaps the better part of valor is for me to just accept my fate and conceal my amusement when the deer eat the tops off of everything Peg has planted but the marigolds. Happy Birthday, Peg! For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www. jamesmredwine.com or “Like/ Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegOsageRanch.

Sack needles and sardines

W e use to grow pinto beans back in the day, thrashing them with a combine pulled with a tractor. The combine had its own power unit that ran the combine. That’s why most old farmers are deaf, including me… the use of shotguns and riﬂes, straight pipes and tractor cabs that doubled as echo chambers, contributing as well I suppose. Anyways… We would cut and windrow the beans, let em dry, then hook up the combine and thrash em. It was usually hot and miserable work, but everything was back then, but we thought we had it made compared to the prior days when a stationary combine was used (I never had the pleasure of experiencing that). That bean combine just had a small holding tank and there was a platform on the back corner where a guy would stand and the clean beans were put into 100 lb. burlap sacks then the sacks were sewn up using a sack needle with hemp sting. Ears were left on each corner of the sack as handles to haul the sacks to a truck to be stacked, then hauled to Farmers bean house next to the railroad tracks, where they were cleaned and either sold or later picked up and hauled home.

That combine had a small engine and we hung a water bag in front of the radiator. Air sucked through the radiator kept the water bag cool, much like an evaporative cooler. When we needed a break we’d pass the bag around and we’d all take a pull to satisfy our thirst. My mentor Lee Roy use to bring sardines and crackers for lunch (not my favorite lunch fare). He use to tell the same story every year during bean season. It went like this… “One time we were thrashing beans in July and it was a hot one. We had just finished our lunch of sardines and crackers when my dad came out to pass the time and help us thrash beans. Dad got thirsty and grabbed the water bag and took a pull and said shoowee! Where did y’all get that water outta the tank? Lee Roy said no, why’s that? Papaw said cause it tasted like fish!” We’d all laugh even though we’d heard that story a hundred times. I’ve had my share of tasting fishy water bags hanging around Lee Roy Hays. Now we are all spoiled hauling fancy yeti jugs around in our air conditioned sound guard cabs. The loss of comradery from working side by side with friends and neighbors, and sharing a water bag is the price we pay for progress and efficiency…I sure miss those days.

Letters to the Editor Prosecutor endorses Latham To the Editor: Posey County residents have important decisions to make when casting their vote in this year’s election. One race inparticular that will have a direct impact the safety and well-being of everyone in our community is the position of Posey County Sheriff. As Prosecutor of Posey County, I fully support Sheriff Tom Latham in his bid for re-election. A county Sheriff is a leader of local law enforcement and must possess the knowledge and experience needed to fulfill this critical role. For the last three years, I have had the pleasure to serve alongside Sheriff Latham. During this time, I have witnessed firsthand his work ethic, knowledge of our community, vast experience as a law enforcement officer, and the passion that he has for serving the people of Posey County. Sheriff Latham started as a jail officer in Posey County nearly 25 years ago. Since then, he has dedicated his professional life to serving the people in our community in a variety of roles, including deputy sheriff,

criminal investigator, chief deputy sheriff, and now Sheriff. Without question, Sheriff Latham has the experience and knowledge necessary to lead the men and women of the Posey County Sheriff’s Office. When casting your vote, it is important to recognize that there is a difference between running for Sheriff and being the Sheriff. Serving as Sheriff isn’t about putting out yard signs, having a billboard or a fancy bumper sticker – it’s about earning the public’s trust through dedicated public service and personal sacrifice for the greater good of a community. Sheriff Latham is a lifelong resident of Posey County with 25 years of distinguished experience as a law enforcement officer. Unequivocally, he is the right person for the job. It is with great pleasure that I give Sheriff Latham my full endorsement. I look forward to serving the people of Posey County with him for the next four years. Sincerely, Thomas E. Clowers. Posey County Prosecutor

Russia Is The Immoral Enemy After Putin invaded Ukraine, the U.S. administration timidly succumbed to Putin’s threats to widen the war if the U.S. and NATO became directly involved. We abandoned Ukraine to the Russian war crimes machine by not confronting the aggression within Ukraine. Economic sanctions against Russia and the supply of defensive military equipment to Ukraine will not stop the wanton deaths and destruction. They need combat aircraft, tanks and long range oﬀensive missile systems. The murdering of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian military is similar to the German atrocities committed in Europe during WWII, and the ramiﬁcations of the U.S. and NATO not going into Ukraine

will reverberate in Europe for many years. Russia could have military forces closer to the borders of NATO countries, and Russia could threaten these countries unless they agree to leave NATO. The world is faced with a Russian tyrant who is intent on expanding into other countries and willing to achieve his aims by warfare. The free world will be locked in a new Cold War and possible military confrontations with Russia as Putin tries to recreate the Soviet empire. NATO should be encouraged to increase its military forces; and oﬀensive missile systems should be deployed in NATO countries. Russia has exhibited inhumanity to man, and it is the immoral enemy of mankind. Donald Moskowitz

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Artists urged to make plans early to participate in event By Lois Mittino Gray Harmony” festival offered for the past 12-15 years by the “Calling all artists! Spaces are filling up quickly!” an- New Harmony Business Associates. Treadway was the nounces the Facebook page for “Arts in Murphy Park,” a new chairman of that event in 2017, 2018 and 2019 before COone-day art festival scheduled for Saturday, July 9 from 9 VID shutdown. The Business Associates decided this year a.m. until 5 p.m. “We would like to limit the event to 50 art- to sponsor only the “Christmas in New Harmony” event in ists, so we are advertising now and many have already signed December. up,” said local clay artist Tony Treadway, who is spearheadTreadway made the decision to sponsor the show himself ing the event. as he feels it is popular and a benefit to the community. “It “Last year, we hosted ‘Arts in Maclure Park’ and that basi- brings in sales tax revenue for the town, and visitors eat in our cally replaced a show many of us used to do in mid-state Illi- restaurants and lodge at our housing options. We get many nois the second weekend in July, called regular visitors back to town who the Sugar Creek Arts Fest. Maclure come every year and many new visiPark was extremely successful and we tors who will come to follow a certain wanted to do a similar show this year. artist and discover New Harmony’s I have a base group of 25 to 28 artists magic and get hooked,” Treadway enwho have already committed to comthused. “That same weekend, our town ing in July. We have done shows on the will have the Firefly Festival and it will circuit together for years. There is great be the last day of the Music Festival. camaraderie on the circuit. They are We plan to have a pop-up concert right like a secondary family and we love to in the park on Saturday.” see each other.” The affable artist has been busy “I chose Murphy Park this time to working on new wares all ready to highlight other venues available in go for the festival. He has a recentlyNew Harmony. This gets visitors out to developed pottery line with a cabinet see a new place in town. Things don’t wave pattern. “The colors have been always have to be set in the Ribeyre successful” he said, as he showed me Gym, the Granary, or on Main Street. a gorgeous new piece with obvious Murphy Park is a great location and a New Harmony artist Tony Treadway. pride. There will be jewelers, stained beautiful park used for many things. The old school provides glass workers, painters, and an assortment of other artisans at a great nearby parking area, too,” Treadway emphasized. “Arts in Murphy Park.” Registration applications for booths are being accepted Persons wishing to have one of the remaining booth sites now for a large 20 foot by 10 foot space. There are also three should fill in the application with a check by May 1, 2022. booth spaces in the park shelter house. The $60 booth fee Treadway can be contacted at 618-554-2913 or 63tony@ will cover permit costs, insurance, and marketing expenses. gmail.com. His address is Box 623 in New Harmony, 47631. All booth fees will go toward promoting the event in future “I want to hopefully keep this going every year. We want years. Two food vendors will be onsite. to keep the mystique alive. I really want to plan a super event The Murphy Park Arts Festival will replace the “Arts in to coincide with the upcoming eclipse in 2024.” Thank You to these wonderful ladies, who volunteered their time to help over 60 people do taxes at no charge at the Posey County Council on Aging. We are planning to continue this service next year and hopefully in the years to follow. Pictured l to r are: Linda Strupp, Freddie King, Teresa Blackburn, Betty Fendel and Joyce Babillis. Photo provided

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Viking offense explodes at Gibson Southern, win 13-6

Members of the North Posey softball team celebrate around home plate as they erupted for 13 runs against the highly-regarded Titans in Gibson County. Photo by Dave Pearce By Dave Pearce It was a much-anticipated early season Pocket Athletic Conference match-up. The

North Posey Vikings and the Gibson Southern Titans usually duke it out when the two teams play. Early on, it appeared that this

was going to be another one of those games. The Vikings fell behind 1-0 early but the intensity level in the Viking dug-out was obvious and the Vikings played a very good game, defeating one of the pre-season conference favorites by a score of 13-6. “It’s really a rivalry game but it’s a little different,” North Posey Coach Gary Gentil said. “These girls know each other and they play travel ball together and many of them don’t live too far from each other. One doesn’t want the other to get one up on them.” The Titans scored a run in the first on an unusual play. Coach Gary Gentil questioned whether a Titan batter had “gone around” on a third strike. The home plate umpire came from behind the plate and stepped onto the playing field to get help on the ruling from the other umpire. When he did, the Titan runner on third base ran home while the Vikings assumed there was a time out to check the swing. Needless to say, Gentil was even more upset when the umpires allowed the run to count. The Vikings seemed to respond well to the controversial first run. After a rocky bottom of the first inning, the Lady Vikings took charge. After the Ti-

tans had faced only four batters in the first inning, North Posey senior Haley Lowe led off the second inning by tying the score with shot over the center field fence, her first of the season. Just last week, Gentil had expressed his gratitude for Lowe’s leadership. This week, he had another reason to brag on his only senior. The Lady Vikings built off Lowe’s momentum. Orlander singled but was picked off on a throw from the catcher to first. Addison Elpers then reached on an error. She eventually scored on a 2-out single by Jenna Wehmer. Erin Hoehn, batter in a rare leadoff position, walked and Lauren Kihn ripped a single up the middle to score two more and give the Vikings a 4-1 lead after one-and-ahalf innings. The Vikings added another run in the top of the fourth when Alyssa Heath singled and again Hoehn walked. Kihn again singled driving in Heath to put the Vikings up 5-1. The Titans answered with two of their own in the bottom of the inning. Neither team scored in the sixth but the Vikings broke the flood gates open in the sixth and seventh, scoring four runs in each of those innings.

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Wildcats softball moves to 6-3, 3-0 in the PAC with wins By Trisha L. Lopez The Lady Wildcats softball team picked up a pair of PAC wins last week, including a 6-3 victory over the defending Class 3A state champion Boonville Pioneers on Thursday. Juniors Bailey Cox and Peyton Rush led the way for Mount Vernon, going two for three from the plate. A threerun homer by Cox in the bottom of the third broke a 2-2 tie and helped the Lady Wildcats secure the win. Mount Vernon Coach Kasey Spindler said junior pitcher Kaylen Salee was “on fire in the circle.” Salee surrendered just one hit and one run in seven innings on the mound and struck out seven. Spindler’s squad followed up Thursday’s performance with a commanding 14-4 home victory against Washington

Vikings thump TC, get comeback win By Chris Morlan Finally, at the end of the week, the North Posey baseball team was able to get a game in without rain or too wet of fields. North Posey had two games postponed early last week due to the weather. Last Thursday, North Posey played at home against Tell City. The Vikings controlled this matchup from the first inning and shutdown the Marksmen by the final score of 8-0. Last Saturday morning, the Vikings played another home game against the Perry Central Commodores. The Vikings were down 6-5 in the bottom of the fifth inning. North Posey scored six runs in the fifth inning to pull away for a 12-6 win. North Posey improved their season record to 3-1. North Posey 8, Tell City 0: Clay Douglas started the game on the mound for the Vikings. Douglas went five innings allowing one hit, one walk on six strikeouts for the win. Easton Luigs finished the final two innings giving up two hit and no runs scored. In the bottom of the first inning, leadoff hitter Harold Bender started with a single. Easton Luigs grounded out on a fielder’s choice. Clay Douglas stepped to the plate and hit a double to left field. Then Adyn Collins was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Jake Will hit a fly ball and reached base on error scoring Luigs for the first Viking run. Pinch runner Devin Lintzenich came in the game as a pinch runner and score another run on a wild pitch. Logan Simmons hit a sacrifice fly to center field that scored Collins to give North Posey a 3-0 lead after one inning. During the bottom of the third inning, Douglas hit a double Kaylen Salee brings the heater during one of the Mount to center field. Lintzenich came in the game for Douglas as a Vernon softball games this week. The Wildcats have moved out to a 3-0 PAC record. Photo by Garry Beeson Continued on Page B3

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Win over Boonville puts one in the win column for ‘Cats Tyler Brown keeps Pioneers in check on way to first PAC win of season

By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon baseball picked up its first win of the season on Thursday, defeating PAC rival Boonville 4-2 at home. The Wildcats struck early. A two-out double by junior Payne Healy scored senior Keaton Kern. Healy and senior Hayden Huss scored on a Pioneers error, putting Mount Vernon in the driver’s seat with a first inning 3-0 lead. Boonville scored in the third and fifth innings, drawing to within a run, but a solo shot by Huss over the right field fence in the fifth inning added an insurance run for the Wildcats. Senior Tyler Brown kept the Pioneers in check for six innings. Brown struck out six and allowed six hits with just one walk. Huss threw one inning in relief to earn the save. Mount Vernon Coach Paul Quinzer said he was pleased with what he saw from Brown on the mound. “Tyler Brown threw a really nice game, put it together. Threw strikes. Kept them off balance,” Quinzer said. Junior Aidan Watters, Kern, Huss, Healy, Brown and senior Braxton Daws had one hit each for the Wildcats. “We took advantage of the first inning. The pitcher wasn’t ready to go. He didn’t have his breaking ball going and we jumped on him for three runs. It was nice,” Quinzer said. “Hayden Huss’s at bat in the fifth was a nice insurance run. Put us up by two and then he did a nice job in relief. I’m pretty happy about (the win).”

He said his team kept putting pressure on the Pioneers throughout the game, but needs to work on driving in runs. “We figured out ways to get on base. We didn’t score that often. Four runs is nice, but we probably could have scored eight, maybe nine, if we really had some key hits at key times, but overall, I’m pretty happy,” Quinzer said. Mount Vernon went into the sixth inning tied 1-1 with Evansville Central on Monday, but couldn’t contain the Bears and fell 10-1. Daws threw five and two-thirds innings, and allowed four runs on five hits. He struck out two. Daws and Brown led the Cats offense, with one hit each. The Wildcats fell to Mater Dei, 16-5 at Bosse Field on Friday. Mount Vernon trailed Mater Dei 11-0 after two innings, but battled in the third, putting up four runs courtesy of Huss and Healy RBIs. Mater Dei came right back, adding five more runs in the third. Mount Vernon added another run in sixth, but couldn’t find the offense needed to overcome the early deficit. Sophomore Conner Stevens got the start for Mount Vernon. He surrendered nine runs on eight hits in two thirds of an inning of work. Seidensticker and sophomore Kyle Holder threw in relief. Huss, Healy and Brown led the offense with one hit each. The Wildcats fell on the road 10-3 at South Spencer on Saturday. Mount Vernon (1-4, 1-1 PAC) will travel to Washington this evening and Gibson Southern on Thursday. They will host Evansville Christian on Saturday.

Lady Vikes get first win over Wildcats By Chris Morlan The North Posey girls’ tennis team played their first match of the spring last Thursday afternoon at home against the Mount Vernon Lady Cats. Mount Vernon’s Lauren Boeke defeated Sydni Flowers (North Posey) in the one singles match. These two players are considered two of the area’s best. North Posey as a team, bounced back and won the final four matches to win by the score of 4-1. For the season, the Lady Vikings are now 1-0. In the One Singles match, Boeke defeated Flowers in two sets 6-2, 6-4. Alexa Simmons (North Posey) won the Two Singles match over Lily Denning (Mount Vernon) in two sets 6-3, 6-3. Freshman Kaity Oakley (North Posey) beat Sadie Redman (Mount Vernon) in two sets 6-4, 6-3 of the Three

Singles match. During the doubles matches, North Posey’s Kennedy Gauer and Grace Cullman defeated Grace Lueder and Lily Tenbarge (Mount Vernon) in two sets 6-1, 6-2 of the One Doubles competition. In the Two Doubles match, Rachel Newman, and Julianne Pardon (North Posey) beat Grace Tenbarge and Ella McCune (Mount Vernon) in two sets 6-1, 6-1. North Posey will be back in action on Tuesday afternoon at home against Southridge starting at 5 p.m. On Thursday, the Lady Vikings will travel to Evansville Reitz to take on the Lady Panthers starting at 4:30 p.m. This Saturday, North Posey will compete in the Evansville Central Invitational starting at 10 a.m.

‘Viking baseball’ continued from Page B1 pinch runner. Collins was the to bat and he homered to center field to make the game 5-0 in favor of the Vikings. In the same inning, Logan Simmons reached base on a single. Then Alec Elpers doubled on a pop fly to left field to score Simmons to make the score 6-0. North Posey scored another run in the bottom of the fourth inning when Collins singled to score Luigs. Jake Will singled, and Collins scored to make the score 8-0 and that was enough for North Posey to coast to the win. For the game, the Vikings had eleven hits as a team. Adyn Collins led the Vikings in hitting two of his three at bats with a home run, three RBIs and three runs. Harold Bender went two for four at the plate with a stolen base. Clay Douglas went two for three with two doubles. Alec Elpers went one for two with a double and one run batted in. Logan Simmons went one for two hitting with a run and an RBI. Jake Will went one for four with an RBI. Devin Lintzenich had one hit and scored two runs. Nolan Kihn also got a hit in the game. North Posey 12, Perry Central 6: This matchup started off in the wrong direction for the Vikings at the beginning. Perry Central scored three in the top of the first inning. The Vikings bounced back and tied the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the first inning with hits from Clay Douglas, Adyn Collins, Jake Will, Logan Simmons, and Alec Elpers. In the top of the second inning, Perry Central retook the lead at 5-3. North Posey started the third inning with Douglas hitting a double. A few batters later, Simmons hit a double to score Douglas and make the score 5-4. Perry Central scored another run in the top of the fourth inning to make the game 6-4 in favor of the Commodores. North Posey started the bottom of the fourth inning with Nolan Kihn hitting a double. A few plays later, Easton Luigs hit a sacrifice fly to center field to score Kihn and made the score 6-5. The biggest inning of the game was the bottom of the fifth when North Posey scored six runs to put this matchup out of reach for the Commodores. It started with Adyn Collins and Jake Will both walking. Then Logan Simmons singled to center field to score Collins and tie the game at 6-6. Colby Angel hit a pop fly to shortstop and reached base by error that scored Will for the game-

winning run at 7-6. Harold Bender was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Easton Luigs smacked a home run to right field to bring in all runners and make the score 11-6. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Jake Will hit a single and Caige Christie came in the game as a pinch runner. Logan Simmons reached base on a single that scored Christie. Jake Will pitched the final five innings of the game and got the win on the mound in the 12-6 victory. For the game, North Posey had twelve hits as a team. Logan Simmons went four for four hitting with a double and four RBIs. Clay Douglas went two for four with two doubles and two runs.

Jake Will went two for three with a double, two runs, one RBI and a walk. Easton Luigs went one for three with a home run, five RBIs and a run. Adyn Collins went one for three with two runs, one RBI, one stolen base and a walk. Alec Elpers went one for three hitting. Nolan Kihn went one for four at the plate with a double, one stolen base and a run scored. Harold Bender scored a run, Colby Angel has one walk and Devin Lintzenich stole a base. On the pitcher’s mound, Jed Galvin started the game and went two innings allowing four hits, five runs, one walk with four strikeouts on 60 pitches. Jake Will threw

five innings allowing six hits, one run, one walk with five strikeouts on 78 pitches. The Vikings varsity team will play again this Tuesday at home against Heritage Hills starting at 5 p.m. North Posey junior varsity team will travel and play at Heritage Hills starting at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, the varsity team will be at home and play the Vincennes Lincoln Alices starting at 5 p.m. This Thursday, the varsity will travel and play at Pike Central starting at 5 p.m., while the JV team will play at South Spencer starting at 5 p.m. Friday, the JV Vikings will play at home against Evansville Christian starting at 5 p.m.

Wildcat senior Hayden Huss gives this ball a ride during one of the games this week. Photo by Garry Beeson

‘Lady Vikings’ continued from Page B1 In the sixth, Heath and Wehmer had back-to-back singles putting two on with one out and Hoehn back at the plate. Titan Coach Gary May was faced with a tough dilemma, either facing Hoehn and then Kihn or facing Hoehn with the bases loaded. He decided to pitch to Hoehn and she obliged by sending a pitch over the center field fence and hitting the top of the bleachers. He could have second-guessed himself but it wouldn’t have mattered because Kihn followed in Hoehn’s footprints and she got her first high school homer, giving the Vikings a 9-3 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth. Hoehn and the Viking defense held the Titans in check and came up again swinging in the seventh. Orlander, Elpers and Heath, each singled to open the inning and Wehmer’s sacrifice fly scored Orlander. With two on, again May was forced with a tough situation, Again, he decided to pitch to Hoehn and this time, her home run ball cleared the center field bleachers by some 30 feet and the Vikings took a 13-3 lead into the bottom of the seventh. The Lady Titans were

not finished battling. After getting two runners on base, Money got ahold of a Hoehn offering and cleared the bases brining the Titans to within 13-6. But that was as close as it would be as Hoehn struck out the last two batters. “Gibson Southern is a very good offensive team with perhaps the best catcher in Southern Indiana,” Gentil said of the Lady Titans. “When their pitcher keeps the ball down, she has some really good pop on the ball. But tonight we were able to turn on a couple of them.” Gentil was happy to see his team rise to the occasion. “With Gibson Southern, Boonville, and Tecumseh in the conference, there is certainly an awful lot of games yet to play,” Gentil said. “But this does give us a nice leg up. I think we woke up a little bit from this friendly rival. It out a fire back under us. We’ve had days where some have the fire and other days others have had the first but tonight, it was a total team effort. Everyone hit the ball well all the way up and down the line-up.” Saturday’s game at Tell City was postponed due to the weather.

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Wildcat track teams off to cold but successful beginning

Wildcat Carson Tucker pushes to get across the line during this week’s meet. Photo by Garry Beeson

By River Snodgrass Now that the weather is turning warmer and winter is coming to a close spring sports have been in full swing. Mount Vernon’s track team has been very busy with a meet on Tuesday, April 5 and then an invitational on Friday, April 8. Both the boy’s and girl’s track teams have continued to improve since the beginning of the season. The Wildcats were able to get their first win on Tuesday’s meet against Mater Dei and Harrison. The Lady Cats were able to take care of Harrison quite easily defeating them by 27 points with a final team score of 65 to 38. Mater Dei, on the other hand, was not as easily defeated. While Mater Dei had some great athletes with some good performances they were not able to keep up with Mount Vernon as the Lady Wildcats defeated Mater Dei with a final score of 51 to 65. Some of the top finishers for the girl’s team include the following: Lera Wilson took first in high jump, second in the 100 meter dash and second in long jump, Maddie Maier second place high jump and first place in pole vault, Mount Vernon’s 3200 meter relay took first place which consisted of Valerie Thompson, Mallery Wagner, Ashley Lilleston, and Izzy Zieren, Lena Romero took fourth in the 100 meter hurdles, Clarissa Brandenstein took third place in the discus, Hannah Seifert took fourth place in the discus, Cammie Ritchie took second place in shot put, Mount Vernon’s 4x100

meter relay took first which consisted of Jasmine Denning, Maddie Maier, Ari Shepherd, and Lera Wilson, Izzy Zieren took first in the mile and the two mile, Brynn Davis took second in the mile, Jasmine Denning took third in the 200 meter dash and Ashley Lilleston took second place in the two mile. Along with the girl’s team was the boy’s team also taking first place in the meet as a team. First place finishers for the meet consist of Hunter Spalding in Pole Vault, Jacob Swartz in the 110 meter hurdles and the 300 meter hurdles, Brady Ford in the discus, Caleb Tyus in long jump, Carson Tucker in the mile and the two-mile. Both the boys and girls teams then turned around and competed in the Tri-State Invitational which was hosted at Princeton. Those finishing in the top three for the girls include: Hannah West took third in shot put, and Lera Wilson took second in high jump. Those placing top three for the boys include: Caleb Tyus in the 200 meter dash and long jump, River Snodgrass took second in the 400 meter dash, Jacob Swartz took third in the 110 meter hurdles, Mount Vernon’s 4x100 meter relay consisting of Caleb Tyus, River Snodgrass, Gauge Topper, and Luke Hoehn, Mount Vernon’s 4x400 meter relay consisting of Caleb Tyus, Jackson Clowers, Ace Reeves, and River Snodgrass. The Cats are very pleased with their performances and are excited to continue to capitalize on the success they have had thus far.

Wildcats get wins over Harrison, Day By River Snodgrass Mount Vernon’s golf team finally got into the swing of the season with some competition this week. The Cats were able to catch a victory against Evansville Day School and Harrison with a final team score of 187. Dru Henderson led the Cats on Thursday, April 7 as he shot a 40 through nine holes. Logan Dutkiewicz followed shooting a 48. Alex Carlisle and Zach Culley were in the mix as they both shot a 49. The golf team is happy to see all of the hard work they have put in during the off-season pay off in their opening match, and only see their performances going up and their scores dropping as they capitalize on their mistakes. Mount Vernon’s golf team was then back in action on Saturday, April 9. The Cats did not have an ideal day of play with bad weather conditions, but were still able to get some play in and competed well against the many other schools in attendance. Dru Henderson, once again, led the Wildcats Mount Vernon Wildcat Dru Henderson prepares to line up with a score of 84 followed by Mac Conyers with a 98 and a putt during golf action this week. Photo by Garry Beeson Zach Culley with an even 100. Alex Carlisle and Logan Dut-

kiewicz also helped put the team in the mix with scores of 101 and 105 respectively. They were able to defeat Pike Central and Reitz through the less-than-ideal weather conditions. While they were glad for the opportunity to compete, they are looking to rebound and improve their team score this coming week as they will be facing off against Mater Dei.

Wildcats take pair of tennis matches By Trisha L. Lopez The Lady Wildcats tennis team overcame frigid, windy conditions to end the week on a high note, defeating Tell City 5-0 at home on Saturday. “Everyone played exceptionally well, despite the weather,” Coach Scott Smith said. In No. 1 Singles, Lauren Boehke defeated Ankita Kashyab, 6-3, 6-2. In No. 2 Singles, Lily Denning bested

Mary Hollinden, 6-2, 6-0. In No. 3 Singles, Sadie Redman beat Amara Combs, 6-0, 6-0. Grace Lueder and Lily Tenbarge defeated Armstrong/Bailey, 6-1, 6-1 in No. 1 Doubles. Ella McCune picked up her first varsity win with No. 2 Doubles partner Grace Tenbarge against Henderson/Whalen, 6-2, 6-1. Mount Vernon defeated Evansville Harrison, 5-0 at home on Tuesday. “The girls played well up

and down the lineup against Harrison,” Smith said. Boehke defeated Kaylee Hillyard, 6-3, 6-0 in No. 1 Singles. Denning beat Lillian Fuhrer, 6-2, 6-3 in No. 2 Singles. Redman defeated Angel Sedillo, 6-0, 5-7, 10-3, in No. 3 Singles. Lueder and Lily Tenbarge beat Clark/Hurt, 6-2, 6-0 in No. 1 Doubles. Alison Gansman and Grace Tenbarge defeated Autumn/ Chloe, 6-0, 6-0 in No. 2

Doubles. In junior varsity action, Reilly Schelhorn fell to Grace Stevens, 6-2. Schelhorn defeated Dung Nguyen, 6-0. Mount Vernon fell on the road at North Posey, 4-1. Mount Vernon will be back in action at home against PAC rival South Spencer this evening. They Lauren Boeke follows through on a backhand return host Mater Dei on Wednesday and the Mount Vernon during a win this week over the Marksmen. Photo by Garry Beeson Invite on Saturday.

North Posey baseball reserves hang 13-2 shiner on Cats By Trisha L. Lopez North Posey’s junior varsity baseball team picked up a county rivalry win against Mount Vernon on Monday, 13-2. The host Vikings jumped off to a quick start in the first inning. Freshman Colby Angel and sophomore Logan

Simmons drew walks from freshman hurler Nate Howard. With one out and a full count, sophomore Caige Christie launched a three-run homerun over the left center fence to put the Vikings on the board. Junior pitcher Nolan Kihn kept Mount Vernon off balance throughout the night. He

struck out four Wildcats in the first two innings en route to a 10-K, four inning performance. Howard and Mount Vernon held the Vikings at bay in the second inning, but North Posey’s bats came alive again in the third. Sophomore Josh Shumate

took the mound for Mount Vernon. Simmons and Christie kicked off the inning with back to back hits to left field. A single by Kihn scored two runs. Freshman Austin Schmitt reached on error and freshman Brennan Butcher was hit by a pitch, loading the bases for sophomore Josh

Dill with no outs. Shumate struck out Dill, but the Vikings scored again when sophomore Mason Hanna was hit by a pitch, giving North Posey a 6-0 lead. Shumate struck out Angel and freshman Kade Buecher ground out to end the inning. Howard led off the fourth

inning for Mount Vernon with a single to left center, his second hit of the night. A single by Shumate gave Mount Vernon runners at first and second with no outs. Kihn struck out freshman Winston Howell and freshman David Jones, but walked sophomore Rees Lyons, loading the bases. A single down the third base line by sophomore Camaro Crawford scored Howard to put Mount Vernon on the board. North Posey answered in a big way, putting up seven runs in the bottom of the fourth with hits by Kihn, freshman Evan Tuley and Angel. Sophomore Jarod Farrar relieved Kihn in the fifth. Mount Vernon sophomore Grant Hathaway and freshman Jack Campbell singled to center field and Howard’s third hit of the night loaded the bases for the Wildcats. A double play ball by freshman Mason Dye scored Hathaway, but a fly ball to deep center by Howell was caught, ending the inning and the contest. North Posey had 13 runs on eight hits in four innings and committed no errors in the field. Mount Vernon scored two runs on seven hits. The Wildcats committed four errors. Kihn surrendered two runs on four hits with one walk and 10 strikeouts in four innings of work for the Vikings. Howard gave up three runs on two hits with three walks and three strikeouts in 2 innings for Mount Vernon. Shumate gave up nine runs on six hits with one walk and three strikeouts in 1.1 innings on the mound. Dye faced two batters in the fourth inning and gave up one run on one hit with one strikeout. Howard led the Wildcats offense, going three for three from the plate. Campbell, Shumate, Crawford and Hathaway had one hit each. Kihn led the Vikings with two hits and three RBIs. Angel, Simmons, Christie (three RBIs), Butcher, Dill and Hanna (three RBIs) had one hit each.

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North Posey track teams are second at Southridge Quad By Chris Morlan On another cold evening, the North Posey boys’ and girls’ track teams traveled to Huntingburg for a quadruple meet against the host Southridge, along with Princeton and North Daviess. This meet happened last Thursday night. The weather at beginning of the track meet was warm, then the sun went down, and it got extremely cold. North Posey did not let the cold weather get the best of them. The Viking boys stayed hot and finished second out of four teams competing at this event. Princeton won the track meet as a team with 70 points. North Posey finished second with 45 points. The number of points more than doubled their season opener a week ago. Southridge placed third with 15 points and North Daviess in

fourth with 11 points. In the girls meet, Princeton won with 70 points, followed by North Posey and Southridge tied for second place with 29 points and North Daviess in fourth place with 13 points. Winning their race or event for the Viking boys was Troy Droege in the 300-meter hurdles, Gavin Wheeler in the 3200-meter run, Brayden Bauer in the high jump and the 4 x 400-meter relay team of Riley Basham, Troy Droege, Logan Herke and Robert Peters. For the girls, Olivia Esche won the 3200-meter run, Lauren Zirkelbach won the 300-meter hurdles, the 4 x 800-meter relay team of Olivia Esche, Jasmin Freeman, Audrey Hirsch, and Reagan Koester. Also winning their race was the 4 x 400-meter relay team of Abby Hessler, Lora Commens, Au-

brey Brandenstein and Reagan Koester. (Boys) Team Scores: Princeton 70, North Posey 45, Southridge 15, North Daviess 11 Placing for North Posey: 4 X 800-METER RELAY: 2. North Posey (N. Schnoening, A. Hessler, C. Newcomer, L. Herke) 10:20; 110-METER HURDLES: 3. T. Droege 18.59; 100-METER DASH: 2. D. Wunderlich 11.81; 1600-METER RUN: 2. G. Wheeler 5:14; 400-METER DASH: 2. R. Peters 56.45, 3. R. Basham 56.75; 300-METER HURDLES: 1. T. Droege 45.62, 3. D. Helfert 49.88; 800-METER RUN: 2. L. Herke 2:19; 3200-METER RUN: 1. G. Wheeler 11:22, 2. N. Schoening 12:25, 3. C. Newcomer 13:00; 4 X 400-METER RELAY: 1. North Posey (R. Basham, T. Droege, L. Herke, R. Peters) 3:55; DISCUS: 2. K. Fifer 109’5”; HIGH

JUMP: 1. B. Bauer 5’4”. (Girls) Team Scores: Princeton 70, North Posey 29, Southridge 29, North Daviess 13 Placing for North Posey: HIGH JUMP: 2. L. Gentil 4’8”; 4 X 800 METER RELAY: 1. North Posey (A. Hirsch, J. Freeman, O. Esche, R. Koester) 11:57; 100-METER HURDLES: 2. L. Zirkelbach 19.78; 1600-METER RUN: 2. P. Rollins 7:16; 300-METER HURDLES: 1. L. Zirkelbach-NP 54.30; 3200-METER RUN: 1. O. Esche-NP 13:04; 4 X 400-METER RELAY: 1. North Posey (A. Hessler, L. Commens, A. Brandenstein, R. Koester). The Viking track teams will compete again this Thursday evening at Evansville North in a triangular meet with Evansville Central and Evansville North starting at 5 p.m.

Viking basketball closes out season with awards banquet By Chris Morlan The North Posey boys’ basketball team celebrated their great season last Friday night at the Red Wagon restaurant in Poseyville. This was Viking coach Rusty Seymour’s second season running the varsity team. North Posey had their best season in over 11 years with a 16-7 record. During the sectional, North Posey defeated Southridge, and state ranked South Spencer to earn a trip to the sectional championship game against Forest Park. In the championship game, the Vikings came up short and lost to the Rangers 46-41. There were eight seniors on this year’s team that have been with the program for their entire high school career at North Posey. Seniors Harold Bender and Jonathan Ricketts have been playing varsity basketball since their freshman year. Dalton Reidford transferred to North Posey during his junior year and has been in the starting lineup every game during both seasons. Alec Elpers and Devin Lintzenich have both

been with the program all four years and this season shared a spot in the starting lineup. Clay Douglas has played two years on varsity and been a great sixth man for the Vikings. Carter Hannah saw some playing time on varsity this season. Dawson Wunderlich was recovering from a football injury and saw a little action at the end of the year. This year’s varsity team consisted of seniors Harold Bender, Jonathan Ricketts, Dalton Reidford, Alec Elpers, Devin Lintzenich, Clay Douglas, Carter Hannah, and Dawson Wunderlich. Junior Kyle Downey, along with sophomores Jackson Graff, Colin Schipp, and Liam Stone. Freshman Jed Galvin and Austin Schmitt. Bender and Ricketts were both named first team All-Pocket Athletic Conference and second team All-Southwestern Indiana. Playing on the junior varsity team were juniors Kyle Downey and Timothee Baudry. Sophomores Colin Schipp, Carson Woods, Kaden Gengelbach, Liam Stone, Kaedyn

Stewart, Reece Thompson, Noah Roberts, and Logan Simmons. Freshman Austin Schmitt, Jed Galvin, Ethan Mansfield, Stone Riecken and Noah Koester. Junior varsity coach Damon Cardin named the award winners on this year’s JV squad. Winning the “Defensive Most Valuable Player” award was Jed Galvin. Selected for the “Team Captain” award was Liam Stone. The “Offensive Most Valuable Player” was Colin Schipp and the “Mr. Hustle” award went to Austin Schmitt. Coach Seymour announced the award winners for the varsity team. Receiving the “Breakout Player of the Year” award was Jackson Graff. Selected for the “Mr. Hustle” award was Devin Lintzenich. Winning the “Offensive Player of the Year” award was Harold Bender. Jonathan Ricketts was awarded the “Defensive Most Valuable Player of the Year.” Dalton Reidford won the “Team Captain” award. Clay Douglas won the “Mental Attitude” award.

ARENA--By Chris Morlan North Posey boys golf tee-off season opener at Vincennes Invitational

On Saturday, the North Posey boys’ golf team traveled to Vincennes to play in the Vincennes Invitational at the Country Club of Old Vincennes. As a team, the Vikings scored 447 points. Carter Hannah led the Vikings in scoring with a low of 103. Reece Johnson finished second for the Vikings with 110 shots. Kaden Gengelbach shot a 112, Jonathan Schmitt with a 122 and Camden Lupfer finished with 125 shots. The Vikings will be back on the greens this Tuesday afternoon against Heritage Hills at Christmas Lake Golf Course with a 4:30 p.m. start time. On Saturday, North Posey will compete at the Washington Invitational at Country Oaks Golf Course starting at 1:30 p.m.

NPJH Lady Vikings tennis defeats Southridge 3-2 Young Viking Braydon Compton pitches Sunday for North Posey. Photo by Dave Pearce

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team played at Southridge Middle School last Wednesday. This was a tough match against the Lady Raiders. North Posey overcame a 2-0 deficit and won their final three matches to win 3-2. The Lady Vikings is now 1-0 on the season. In the One Singles match, Riley Blessinger (Southridge) beat Jazalyn Ward (North Posey) 8-0. For the Two Singles match, Elizabeth Mehringer (Southridge) defeated Kylee Heath (North Posey) 8-6. Braelyn Barrett (North Posey) won over Sagan Sturgeon (Southridge) 8-6. For the One Doubles match, Trinity Teeter and Kameryn Fifer (North Posey) beat Olivia Rasche and Yulianna Leon (Southridge) 8-4. Haven Barton and Raela Cullum (North Posey) won the Two Doubles match over Allie Ayala and Saydee Arnold 8-6. Also winning for North Posey in the junior varsity matches was Molly George and Cassie Bender-Staples.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE The Posey County News respects diversity and equal opportunity and will accept advertising for housing and employment that strive to meet the scope of all applicable laws. When possible, we will, before rejecting an ad, oﬀer suggestions to help convey an inclusive intent. Minor changes can often make a difference in the tone of the ad and will show both the newspaper’s and advertiser’s intent to comply with discrimination laws. The

Posey County News reserves the right to accept or reject any advertising. Housing: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Employment: Most employers are subject to Equal Opportunity laws, which make “it illegal for an employer to publish a job advertisement that shows a preference for or discourages someone from applying for a job because or his or her race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for

real estate or employment that is in violation of the law, or its intent. Our readers are hereby informed that all housing or employment opportunities advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of housing discrimination, call HUD toll-free 1-800-9279275. To complain of employment discrimination, call the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000. Both agencies oﬀer additional help for the hearing impaired.

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