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‘First brush of spring’ is here By Lois Mittino Gray The Annual Plein Air Paint Out, known locally as the “First Brush of Spring,” is back in New Harmony and it is offering a brandnew event open to anyone called a “Nocturnal Competition.” It is the 22nd year for the event, which was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID concerns, but it is coming back stronger than ever this year with a wide variety of activities and workshop classes. The new event will have entrants in the Nocturnal Competition out in the night air wielding their brushes in all kinds of light. On Friday, April 16, artists can come to Sara’s Harmonie Way, at the Corner of Church and Main Streets, from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 pm. “Artists need to come in and register and get their canvas stamped. They can paint that entire time by lantern light, candles, or streetlight, whatever they choose, until time is over. From there, they will be judged and available for sale,” explained Hoosier Salon Gallery Director Linda Volz. Anyone can participate in this Hoosier Salon sponsored event and, as of now, one $100 prize will be awarded, possibly more at the time. Two purchase awards will also be given out. Agreeing to purchase the chosen art and acting as the judges for the event are Sara Brown, owner of Harmonie Way, and Amy J. Smith.

The public is invited to come and experience the fun, possibly sipping some of your favorite libations, while waiting for artists to come back with their completed entries. The Plein Air Paint Out begins on Wednesday, April 14 with the annual Field to Finish exhibit and contest. This popular event features a field study done by artists who attended the last Paint Out and completed a finished studio painting in the interim of the same subject. The two together by the same artist are entered for this year’s judging. A public exhibit of both the field study and the polished product together will be on display from noon to 7:00 p.m. at the Hoosier Salon Gallery, at 507 Church Street, in New Harmony. The exhibit opens on April 10. Since the Field to Finish event is a juried exhibit, awards will be presented at Redbud Park at 6:00 p.m. on April 14th. Awards include five $200 awards and one $500 “Best of Show” award. Local residents Dr. George Rapp and his wife, Peggy, sponsor the prizes. The entire exhibit is open to the public and will be on display in the gallery from April 10 through June 12. “New this year, we will have a $100 People’s Choice Award for the Field to Finish to be awarded to the artwork with the most

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The Wedding Singer featuring Julia Kingery and Hank Denning, was performed this weekend at the Mount Vernon High School Auditorium. Photo courtesy of Studio B

Commissioners hear Round 2 of solar By Lois Mittino Gray The April 6, meeting of the Posey County Commissioners at the Hovey House included action on continuing the stay on solar project permit applications, getting answers on poor service for emergency radios from spotty suppliers, and giving the green light by signing agreements on the Blairsville-Wadesville sewer line installation. Throw in some other issues and reports and it was a busy morning meeting. Frequent speaker Maria Bulkley, an attorney representing the opponents of the proposed solar project near Marrs Elementary School, renewed her request to remain on the agenda until the “end of the solar process.” She said she attended three meetings of the Area Plan Commission and “they will be sending the changed ordinance language to you. They have ten days to do so.” The attorney requested a continuance on the stay Commissioners enacted at their last meeting to stop all project

permit applications until the ordinance writing process is through. “If the stay is lifted any earlier than that, an application can slip in under the old ordinance that we are trying to amend,” she contended “We want the ordinance in place so that everyone applying for a permit will operate under the same set of fair rules.” It is speculated that there are two or three other companies interested in applying for a solar farm permit, besides Tenaska. Bulkley handed over a petition to the Commissioners with 2,046 signatures in opposition to the solar project. She said 419 of the names are new from the last one and she would like it put into the record. The lawyer also discussed “unsavory” House Bill 1381, a piece of legislation circulating to take the power away from local government on alternative energy decisions and goes to all uniform state standards. “I hope it dies and

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Felony burglaries result in sentencing residences in Posey and Vanderburgh County. Farris Special to the News A Mount Vernon man will serve 16 years in prison after stated that he acted alone. Law enforcement was able to pleading guilty to multiple burglaries and thefts in Posey recover several items that were stolen in the burglaries. “Our homes are a sanctuary,” stated Posey County. County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers. “It’s On the morning of Wednesday, April where we raise our families. Everyone should 7th, Daniel M. Farris, age 36, appeared in feel safe and secure in their home. Unfortuthe Posey Circuit Court where he was sennately, due to the actions of Daniel Farris, tenced by Judge Craig Goedde. Farris had that sense of security was stolen from the previously plead guilty to two (2) separate victims in these cases. I’m grateful for the charges of burglary, as well as multiple investigative work of Posey County law encharges of felony theft and residential enforcement, which allowed my office to hold try. Farris accountable for his actions. Farris has As part of his guilty plea, Farris ad13 prior felony convictions, including a prior mitted to breaking and entering multiple burglary. The court’s sentence will remove residences in Posey County in February MFarris from our community for a signifiof 2020. cant period of time. Hopefully the court’s On February 22, 2020, an investigation sentence brings some measure of justice to conducted by the Posey County Sherriff’s the victims of his crimes.” Office, assisted by Mt. Vernon Police DeDaniel Parris Farris will be transported to the Indiana partment and Posey County Prosecutor’s Department of Correction to serve his senOffice, led to Farris as the primary suspect. Upon his arrest, Farris confessed to breaking into multiple tence.

Little Brock Bender is ready for work or for play as he has both toys and lawn tools recently in the yard of his Posyville home. Photo by Dave Pearce

Posey Sheriff’s Department has gone to the dogs Kris McKinney is newest K9 handler for the department

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By Lois Mittino Gray Posey County Deputy Kris McKinney was driving down the highway in a hot pursuit on Tuesday, April 6, with lights ﬂashing and sirens blaring. His partner, Basco, was howling in unison with the siren the entire way. From the back seat of the patrol car, Basco loves to “sing” loudly along with the siren. Basco is a two and a half year old Belgian Malinois, obtained in November, 2020, at Vohne Liche Kennels, in Denver, Indiana. It is one of the largest training facilities in the world for police and military K-9’s. Oﬃcer McKinney traveled there to select a dog, born in the Netherlands, and extensively trained by personnel at the kennels. Basco is trained to identify narcotic odors. He can identify methamphetamine, crack, cocaine and heroin. He also has been trained to do patrol work, handling and

apprehension of law offenders, and has tracking skills. “I looked at several of the dogs there and Basco and I just clicked. He is a sweetheart and very loving, but he can be hardheaded and stubborn at times, too. At first, if we were playing ball, sometimes he wouldn’t give the ball back. He likes to be rewarded with his Kong toys that we train with and he can get possessive of them, too. We’re starting to bond well now,” Deputy McKinney said of his partner, the canine officer on the force. The regal-looking animal is not the usual tan with black color, associated with the Malinois breed, also called a Belgian Shepherd. He is more of a reddish color with black. What is a typical day like for Deputy McKinney and his sidekick? “The back seat of the patrol car is all flat with a

cage, so there is a kennel in the car. He likes to look out the windows and he sleeps a lot. We listen to tunes occasionally. I let him out often for bathroom breaks and he likes to stop and play a little bit. Right now, I’m at the 4-H Fairgrounds to play a little ball with him. He has lots of energy and can be very high strung and excited to go,” Officer McKinney explained over the phone. The young man is a Mount Vernon native, who was a Mount Vernon Wildcat in the Class of 2014. He studied Criminal Justice at the University of Southern Indiana, with a minor in Political Science, and was graduated from there in 2019. He actually took the physical and written tests to become a deputy sheriff in 2018 and was hired on July 9, 2018. From there, he attended the Police Training Academy in Plainfield, Indiana from November

of 2018 to January 2019. Before going to the Academy, Justin Rutledge was his Field Training Officer. After Plainfield, Bryan Hicks served as his FTO. By March 2019, he was in a car alone and unleashed on the world as a career law enforcement professional. Sometime last year, Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham “pulled me into the office and offered me the position of canine officer.” At first, he was wary of the offer, as he was still living at home with his parents and the dog would have to live with him. “I knew the timing wasn’t the greatest, but it was something that I always wanted to do, so I agreed to go up and look at the dogs,” he said. “I am engaged to be married in the near future and will have a place of my own one day soon. No date has been

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The Arts of Medicine and Law

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The great Greek philosopher Hippocrates (460-370 BC), balanced the art of healing with scientific observation. His most famous admonition was to, “first do no harm”. Plato (429?-347 BC) was a contemporary of Hippocrates in that blazing caldron of brilliance of ancient Greece. Plato balanced the art of legal philosophy with observations on the law such as what Socrates (470-399 BC) told his jury, “The jury (or a judge) does not sit to dispense justice as a favor, but to decide where justice lies”. Dr. Michael Jordan is a disciple of Hippocrates who lives near JPeg Osage Ranch on a similarly sandstone-studded tor and occasionally shares his prescient observations on life via letters to the editor of the Pawhuska, Oklahoma Journal Capital newspaper. The good doctor, whom I have not as yet had the pleasure of meeting in person, recently offered a letter on the subject of immigra-

tion. In that letter Jordan solicited my opinion on the topic. It is apparent to me that Dr. Mike is a physician of keen observation much as was Hippocrates and that he is somewhat familiar with my weekly musings on various topics as I oﬀer them up to the readership through Gavel Gamut. Mark Twain posited that to ask someone for their opinion raises the presumed oracle’s spirit. But to ask a writer to pen and publish his opinion on any subject warms the writer’s soul. Thank you! However, my pride is tempered by the self-evaluation of that greatest of philosophers, Socrates, who said he was wise because he knew that he knew nothing. I fear my response to the man who is my almost neighbor and who wields his pen as a sage of the Osage may fulﬁll another of Mark Twain’s aphorisms, “It is better to keep quiet and have people think you know nothing than to speak up and remove all doubt”. Regardless, into the breach I charge. One good thing about philosophizing on a topic one knows little about is it does not matter where you start and probably will mean little

where you end. As one who has written a newspaper column since 1990 and has had over 800 burnt offerings submitted to the normal indifference and occasional indignance of readers, I am reminded of Abraham Lincoln’s thoughts on the likely efficacy of his address at Gettysburg, “The world will little note nor long remember what we say here”. Of course, Lincoln’s prediction about his eleven-minute speech far missed the mark. But my guess is such a prediction will be accurate for my offering herein. Further, much as Cassandra of Trojan War fame who based her correct but ignored predictions of the future upon her analysis of bird entrails, my suggestions on immigration policies are based more on the vicissitudes of incomplete and inaccurate news reports than actual knowledge or experience. Therefore, Gentle Reader, should you be one of those rarest of individuals, i.e., one who actually reads Gavel Gamut, please remember that when I respond to a request to address the complicated and convoluted dilemma that faces us on our southern border, I am simply

following Dr. Jordan’s orders. In other words, please place blame where it properly belongs. Also, even though the entire world might have been created in six days, Hammurabi’s ancient Babylonian Code (c. 1780 BC) was carved on one pillar and the Constitution of the United States has so far only been amended 27 times since 1789, it will take me more than one column to resolve our immigration mess. For now, let me start by asserting the overarching issue is one of Due Process of Law. Therefore, we can begin our discussion with reference to the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution and the United Nations Charter adopted by the U.N. Assembly in 1948. The Charter contains the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to which we, the United States, agreed. If you are available, we can jump oﬀ from there next week with our main goal to be, “ﬁrst do no harm.” For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www. jamesredwine.com or “Like/Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegRanchBooks&Knitting.

Letters to the Editor Proposed Solar Project could have negative effects To the Editor: As most Posey County residents are aware, there is a proposed solar project for Posey County in Marrs Township . There is always another perspective and opposition in a situation like this. The proposed solar project by Arevon & Tenaska is a very controversial issue and I believe a lot of it has to do with location on prime farmland instead of reclaimed property that is much less valuable. The proposed project is located next to Marrs Elementary and numerous residential sites. Tenaska and Averon will provide 4 full time jobs after completion. Some of the concern of the residents are property value loss, having to be surrounded by thousands of acres of solar panels, set back distances and losing their country life style. All legitimate concerns that should be addressed. A major point of contention seems to be overlooked in the overzealous approach of the companies involved and some of the county representatives. That issue is the “economic impact” on an already existing Agriculture Economy. I have researched & compiled factual data and information from economist & agriculture professors on this speciﬁc project and one similar project in Madison County. The economic impact on Posey County of removing 3000 acres of prime farmland out of agriculture production for 35 years would be disastrous. The economic loss to the county in revenue by placing a solar farm on this prime acreage is overwhelming. Professor Steve Miller an agriculture/ economics expert from Michigan State University stated in a re-

port on the impact of large scale solar farms for Madison County and some the facts are as follows: Indiana is 1 of 3 states with over 50 percent of its land designated as prime farmland, agriculture contributes an estimated 44.2 billion to Indiana’s economy, 13 billion of that is related industry, Indiana is the 8th largest agriculture leader in the nation, Indiana’s agriculture output supports nearly 190,000 Hoosier jobs and in this final analysis of the project in Madison County’s 1890 acres proposed project , they would have lost 82.9 million by converting from agriculture to solar. According to Pete Heurer of Ball State, the economic impact would be far greater in Posey County proposed solar project due to the additional acreage and being prime farm land. The proposed Posey Solar Project would be having total contributions of 114.4 million by Tenaska and Arevon companies over 37 years and some of the Posey County leaders think that sounds great. What is being overlooked by these individuals is that if the 3000 acres of prime farmland is left in its current state of agriculture, it will generate an estimated 223.4 million over the same time period. That my Posey County friends, is a net loss of 109.4 million over the time proposed. That does not sound like a good investment to me. Other considerations are the financial and social impacts of losing jobs at A.B. Brown generation station which is about 90 jobs, with an annual salary of approximately 5.4 million. Related agriculture jobs such as yield, fertilizer, seed, fuel, herbicide, fungicide, leasing equipment, trucking, labor/parts mechanic, gas utility to dry crops, etc. Consider the effects on farmers who lease,

community businesses, Posey Co-op, farm retail, Valero, The Port, barge operations, restaurants, etc. These are your neighbors and we already have a thriving existing agriculture economy on that property. Only 17 percent of crop producing soil exist in the United States today, is it wise to cover up 3000 acres of excellent farmland with 730,000 solar panels which efficiency is rated at 15-20 percent? This solar project goes against our long range comprehensive plan for Posey County which is to provide sewers like we have done on 62 East for development that actually provides value and employment. There are much better locations other than prime farmland, and much better options for energy such as gas, hydroelectric and nuclear. Our base energy needs to be constant and wind and solar are not efficient, 15 to 20 for solar and 35 percent for wind. Neither are reliable energy. If you don’t want blackouts and brownouts on your grid, you need constant reliable energy to run the country. These so called green energy supplies are totally subsidized by the Federal Government to a large extent, that would be you and me the taxpayer. In this case of Tenaska and Arevon it would be $68,640,000 …nice incentives huh. I think it is a much better idea to go down on the Ohio River at the Dam that is already built to accept turbines just for that purpose, it flows year round and get the megawatts needed there or a gas turbine at A.B. Brown on property set up next to transmission lines. I guess that make too much sence. Randy Thornburg Vice-President of the Posey County Commissioners

their voices heard either because they have no concerns about solar energy being produced in Posey County or they are not going to make themselves a target for abuse from the people associated with the clients Maria represents. I stood in line outside at the APC meeting, I was intimidated by the “group think” and comments made, people walked in front of me to get ahead in the line and one man took a video of the surrounding circus and said some denigrating things about our small landowner’s group. I was appalled at the actions of those who were put out of the meeting. I sort of thought that Mr. Thornburg may have overstepped his bounds at the commissioners meeting by reading an economic impact statement that was “sent to him” to go into the public record. I’ve seen that report online. It was part of a post by people who do not favor solar energy. I don’t have much confidence in Mr. Schopmeyer’s report that states “90 jobs would be lost to solar.” The closure of AB Brown has nothing to do with solar energy being produced in Posey County. Vectren made that decision a long time ago prior to any discussions about renewable energy and it was based on the coal fired plant not being economically feasible. I discussed this with Mr. Ellsworth on Wednesday this week and he said he would correct that information with the commissioners. I think the economic impact of the acreage in the Tenaska preplan Mr. Thornburg stated is incorrect as well. Thornburg read “Posey Solar would have $114.4 million contribution over 37 years. Posey agriculture would be $223.8 million in same period. “ He stated $109 + million would be lost. No money will be “lost”, the revenue stream may be different. If agricultural land is going to be put in solar panels, taxes will still be paid, landowners will still be paid (more than they can reap for farming the land per acre). If this loss figure is related to other farm related industry, that’s not comparing apples to apples. It didn’t sound like the net loss was calculated for just 1.5 percent of Posey acres. Did you know that in 2019, over 5800 acres were in CRP - fallowed or crop covered, not cash cropped? These agricultural dollars were omitted from that report. In a recent webinar sponsored by IN-ACRE, Indiana Farm Bureau and Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation, Jayson Lusk Purdue University Agricultural Economics Department Head, listed several reasons why farmers ought to consider diversification in their income stream. He listed the following things that may impact farm income over the next decades: Population decline especially in the US, decline in the need for ethanol for gas powered vehicles as electric vehicles become more popular, agricultural income fluctuations due to many causes, trade decreases as other countries increase production of products, decrease in the need for animal feed

as plant-based meat alternatives become more popular. On the list of possible ways to diversify farm income (besides having a second job) was renewable energy. I do think this 1.5 percent of prime farmland cash cropping solar is going to be a tremendous benefit to the landowners who are considering it, not an economic burden to Posey County as Mr. Thornburg would have anyone believe. I also find it incredible that Pete Heuer of Ball state stated that 70 percent of urban development and 62 percent of all development in the US took place on agricultural land in the US. Putting those percentages in Posey County terms would mean that nearly all the homes and businesses in Posey ( especially in Marrs Township) have been built on Prime Farmland. Land law does not guarantee the right of the view to one who does not own the property. One who owns property has the legal right to do as they see fit within the law. Already the increased setbacks and the “green space” which would include any form of tree or bush having to be planted on property leased for solar would impact my rights as a landowner. It is tantamount to guaranteeing the “view” to others while preventing my use and determination of my property. In the 100-200 feet that would be in the green space from a residence the other side of the road from me, that area would be unusable to me with trees/brush on it. How did the APC determine others had more right to my land than I do…intimidation, I think. It is very difficult to think through important issues in a public forum when people are trying to intimidate with signs, and badges and words and disrespectful actions. I trust that there will be no change to the ordinance with regards to property value guarantee. There is no precedent that I can find in any other industry or business category of the zoning ordinance that speaks to mandated property value guarantees. I cannot imagine CenterPoint, SABIC, CountryMark, the Port of Indiana, etc., having to guarantee values for properties within a mile from their sites. If a precedent is set for this, as Ross Perot once said …”There would be a giant sucking sound” as companies leave or avoid Posey. For sure if property value guarantees were mandated, there would be no renewable energy in the county by any company and CenterPoint would find another county to do solar energy business with and pay taxes to. Posey County just witnessed a “within 24-hour sale “ of property at the asking price that will be near to a parcel that may have a lease for solar. There are buyers that are pro-solar, do not believe otherwise. Thank you for your time on this important issue, Terri Ash Pro-solar Landowner and taxpayer

Property owners rights should be honored To the Editor: I have been concerned over the past months that some county officials are working very hard to sway the Solar Ordinance process to include things that have no precedent in any other zoning use conditions. I agree that the ordinance needs to address safety, health and economic benefits to the county, but I sincerely would like for the land rights of property owners who would benefit from solar development not to be overlooked. The landowners involved in this project are very nearly all at retirement age and we do not do “media hype” or give misinformation as others do - because we believe in the law and officials who would make decisions based in land law without needless theatrics. At the APC meeting only the attorney, Maria was allowed to speak after being asked several times by Mr. Thornburg, “Maria, what do you think? ” Many pro-solar people in the room and online had questions about this action since no statements were allowed. I watched the recent Commissioners meeting and don’t know if there was an effort made to allow anyone besides Maria B. to speak regarding the Solar Ordinance at the Commissioners meeting April 6, the recording cut out before the meeting was finalized. What I did hear was a request to continue the stay to stop the application process for solar. Thank goodness Mr. Schmitz stated there needed to be a time limit set for ending that stay. Another request to stay on the agenda which may be how Maria gets to speak while others can’t? Information on the Bill 1381. She was very wise to play to your sense of power to decide local issues indicating “this bill would take away power from the local government”, but in my mind you all had already made up your minds on the rules necessary to provide a safe policy toward solar and these continuous delays on companies making application and the threats and intimidation is taking your power to think about what is right for the county, the state is not taking your power. She stated there was an amendment to the Bill to say “if a local government enters into an ordinance that is more restrictive….you get to keep that”. Does that mean that they will accept the county ordinance you come up with or would they continue to fight up until June 30 if it doesn’t include the property value guarantee? Will they argue for additional items that impact my landowner rights as they have so far? An updated number for a petition they have. I don’t know exactly what the petition states, I’m assuming it is against solar energy being put on “ Prime Farmland”. Even 2000 or so people signing a petition is not anywhere near 25,000+ people living in the county expressing their opinion. I think most people don’t want to make

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Madeleine, I was so happy to hear that you recently got your driver’s permit. This is, of course, yet another milestone in the quick passage of time. I remember the day that my children started driving. I was always happy for them, if a little scared. They are all good drivers and I feel secure riding with them. It is a whole different world out there now and navigating roads with multiple lanes make driving a little more complicated. I recall that I drove up and down our long driveway when I was learning to drive. Cars from that time were much more simple, also. I didn’t learn

Driver’s permit comes with pride and advice to drive a “stick” until I was married, and we bought a car I needed to learn on. Don was not the most patient teacher, but I picked it up after a few sessions of being hollered at. We went out to the high school parking lot, where there was plenty of room. This was always the season of the year when young inexperienced drivers have accidents. Warm weather and graduation seems to put kids into a reckless mode. Unfortunately, some of them might be drinking, also. Madeleine, I know that you are much more responsible than some, so I feel you will drive safely. I hope you are also smart enough not to get into a car with anyone who is not this way. All too often, it is the passenger who is killed in a bad wreck. Posey County is prone to have

some flooding on side roads, so this is something to avoid. Just a few inches of water can become deadly. Yes, I am preaching to you about many of the possible things that can turn the best of drivers into a problem. I had a car before many others, so several friends piled into my little Chevy for a ride home. This can be distracting. Never let others goad you into speeding or other unsafe things. Driving home on Saint Wendel Road is filled with curves, so please be aware. Always be prepared to avoid deer or other small animals. Teach yourself to have quick reactions. You can see eyes reflecting, so watch the sides of the road. Also there are bikers out here to avoid because all too often they are peddling along unsafely.

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I know that you would never mess with your phone while driving. This is one of the most dangerous things to warn young drivers about. Most modern cars have the “hands free” option, but this is one of the most dangerous of distractions. I call my family members when I know they are probably on the road, but I assume they will not answer if it is a problem. Yes, there is a lot to think about when you get behind the wheel. It only takes a few seconds to cause an accident and perhaps get killed. I had a cousin who lived in Washington state many years ago. He was an only child; an honor student, destined for a great life, and after only a week past graduation, he was killed in an automobile wreck. I could tell you of others.

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I am sure that your parents have gone down the list, telling you to drive carefully, but letting a precious child go out into the world is a scary thing. I used to listen for my children to drive into the driveway, sleeping better after I knew they were home safely. My heart goes out to the parents who have gotten that dreaded phone call and have had their lives shattered by hearing the worst news possible. So, yes, Madeleine, I am happy for you to have gotten your driver’s permit, but there is a little part of me that is full of fear. Because you are the very responsible person you are, I am sure you will be safe, but I always worry. The whole world is out there for you, so please be careful. I am so proud of you, as always.

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APRIL 13, 2021 Clara Gertrude Shelby Clara Gertrude (Baynes) Shelby, 99, of Hernando Beach, Fla., and formerly of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away April 2, 2021 at her home. She was born May 5, 1921 in Washington County, Ind., to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Brooks) Baynes. Clara graduated from Salem High School in 1939, from Hanover College in 1943 and then earned her master’s degree in education from the University of Evansville. Clara moved to Posey County, Ind., in 1943 to begin her teaching career and met Harold Shelby. She and Harold were married on July 2, 1949, and they had three children. Clara was employed with the MSD of Mount Vernon for 35 years, teaching math at the Junior High and High School before retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Indiana Teacher’s Association, a charter member of the Greater Mount Vernon Association and the Religious Society of Friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harold Shelby; brother, Brooks Baynes; sister, Ruth Ansberry; granddaughter, Salah Shelby Stanley; and daughter’s partner, Jim Greig. She is survived by her children, Jesse Shelby (Beth), Edward Shelby (Sandy) and Barbara Shelby; grandchildren, Rachel Bishop (Greg), Dan Shelby (Amanda), Allyson Shelby and Brandon Stanley; great-grandchildren, Julia Clare Shelby, Edwin Shelby, Augusta Shelby, Katherine Bishop, Rebecca Bishop, Hen-

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ry Bishop and Ruth Bishop, Prudence Claybourn, James Claybourn, and Everhett Stanley; sister-in-law, Jane Baynes; several nieces and nephews; and grandma to Jack the Dog. The funeral service was held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with the Rev. Christopher Millay oﬃciating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation was held from until 4 p.m. service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Due to the national health crisis, masks are required and social distancing should be observed. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mount Vernon “M” Men’s Club. The family would like to extend appreciation to her outstanding caretaker who became family, Linda DiNatale and, special hospice nurse, Cindy Yost for all their unending kindness. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

Carla J. Blocker Carla J. (Yates) Blocker, 56 of Mount Vernon passed away at her home on April 4, 2021. Carla was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on November 12, 1964. She was raised in Flatwoods, Kentucky before moving to Mount Vernon. Carla enjoyed getting out and ﬁshing with her family. She was a homemaker and loved feeding and watching the many birds around her house. Carla also enjoyed taking time to pamper herself by doing her nails. She is survived by her husband, Randy Blocker, who she spent 37 years with. She is also survived by her son, Cody (Desiree) Blocker; daughter, Ashley Blocker; grandchildren, Addie and Swayzie Blocker; brothers, Billy Ray (Nelly) Yates and Christopher Yates and sister, Missy (Oscar) Sapp. A memorial service will be held for Carla at a later date.

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Once a date and time has been confirmed, it will be published in advance for friends and family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the funeral home to help offset funeral expense. Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Ind., is overseeing the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Charles Everett Aldrich, 84, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away April 6, 2021 at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehab. He was born September 24, 1936 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Orville Aldrich and Mary (Wade) Aldrich Schettler. Charlie was a 1954 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. He worked for Pioneer Hybrid Seeds from 1961 until 1976, when he began farming full time. Charlie attended Point Township Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Carla (Potter) Aldrich, who passed in 2015; stepfather, Carl “Bud” Schettler; and nephew, Myrl Potter. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Rietman (Tom) and Kayla AldrichHatch (Don); son, Kevin Aldrich (Donna); grandchildren, Kevin Charles Aldrich (Sarah), Nathan and Justin Rietman, Brittney Minton (Mike), Matthew Byers and Alyssa Keller (Tim); great-grandchildren, Ellen, Maggie, Caleb and Grace Aldrich, Caty, Aubrey and Reid Minton, Annalei Keller; nephew, Terry Uht;

and niece, Kristi Schultz. The funeral service was held at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with the Rev. Troy Dekemper oﬃciating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. service time on Friday at the funeral home. Due to the national health crisis, masks are recommended and social distancing should be observed. Memorial Contributions may be made to Point Township Church of the Nazarene. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Galen R. Kelley Galen R Kelley, 79, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Ind. He was born in Poseyville, Ind., on July 22, 1941, to the late William and Hallie (Nicholson) Kelley. Galen graduated from Poseyville High School in 1959. After high school, Galen served in the Army National Guard. He later married his beloved wife Dora “Dody” Hook on March 24, 1961 and they celebrated 39 years of marriage together up to Dora’s passing in October of 2000. Galen worked for Whirlpool as a quality inspector until he retired after 39 years of service. He enjoyed doing many things in life such as ﬁshing, boating on Jonathan Creek, spending time with his family and gardening. Galen was preceded in death by his parents, halfsiblings Eldon Kelley, Charles Broyles, and Anna Fay Zigler Renard; grandson Nathan Jones; and nephew Kent Gambrel. He is survived by his children Debra (Galen) Jones and Mike (Chrysanne Rogers) Kelley; grandchildren Grant (Jackie) Jones, Brian Jones, Brandon Kelley, and Morgan (Lance) Barrett; great-grandchildren Carson and Lexi Jones and Paxton Kelley; sib-

Bonnie Jean (Willis) Bergstrom, 88, passed away on April 6, 2021 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. She was born June 5, 1932 in Mount Vernon, Ind., the oldest child of the late Homer and Mary Louise (Bray) Willis. Bonnie attended James Whitcomb Riley School, Central School, and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1950. She worked for Indiana Bell as a telephone operator after graduation until the telephone oﬃce closed in Mount Vernon. Bonnie married Gerald E. Bergstrom on December 4, 1955. Two children were born to their union. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; her husband of 52 years, Gerald Bergstrom, who passed in 2008; and brother, Bobby Dale Willis, who passed in 2016. She is survived by her children, Tamara Sue Bergstrom and Brian Elmer Bergstrom (Shanna); brother, John Willis; sister, Pam Bennett (Ron); nieces, Cheryl Reich (Brian Bishop), Tonia Keller (Scot), Lisa Isaacs, and Shari Reeley; nephew, Steve Bergstrom; several great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April

10, 2021 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Clint Willis oﬃciating and burial followed in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Due to the national health crisis, masks are recommended and social distancing should be observed. The family would like to thank Dr. Matthew Lee, Deaconess Hospice and special friend, Bonnie Little and family for their excellent care. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to Posey Humane Society or the Children’s Learning Center. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

In Memorium... The cartoon below helps depict the long-time relationship between 32-year Mount Vernon Mayor Jackson Higgins and his friend, local cartoonist Glenn Curtis. The 91-year-old Curtis rendered this drawing after learning of the death of his friend. Higgins was 86.

lings Gary (Cora Lee) Kelley and Bonnie (Charles) Gambrel; special friend Carolyn Rogers and many nieces and nephews. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Kelley. Visitation was held Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Holders Funeral Home from 4 - 7 p.m. Funeral was held at 10 a.m. on Monday April 12, 2021 with Ken Nelson oﬃciating and burial at Owensville Cemetery. All those who wish to honor and remember Galen in person at the service are required to wear a mask for the safety of all those in attendance. Social distancing will be enforced. In lieu of ﬂowers memorial contributions can be made to Susan G. Koman Foundation PO Box 518 Owensville, IN.

Local Cartoonist Loses His Frog... Last week our community bid farewell to an icon, former City of Mount Vernon Mayor, Jack Higgins. But to local artist, Glenn Curtis, 91 years of age, Jack Higgins was more than a man he grew up knowing and called a friend, or a political leader that he opposed (being as much of a Republican as Jack was a Democrat) and that most people thought them to be strong enemies. To Glenn, Jack was a part of his every day routine, from the early 1970s through the end of the 1980s. Jack was Glenn’s frog; THE FROG; the Frog of “Pen, Paper & A Little Frog”. The locals that didn’t know Glenn would merely refer to him as “that guy that drew that frog”. If you did not grow up or live in Posey County during those few decades, you may not be aware of the days of daily newspapers in our little county. Glenn was the daily cartoonist for the Mount Vernon Democrat and later for the weekly New Harmony Times (now Posey County News). But for the local citizens, most have said they enjoyed turning to the cartoon just to see what the Frog was doing or saying, and it was this local interest that kept the Frog alive and hopping. But how does one become a frog? Specifically, how did Mayor Jack Higgins become The Frog. Folklore states that

Glenn was approached, as he frequently was, with a cartoon idea, this time from then fire-chief and co-troublemaking friend, Bill Booth. Booth asked Curtis to draw a frog with a pipe in its mouth, and gave no further explanation. Booth even offered to deliver the cartoon to the newspaper office for him. The Mount Vernon Democrat Editor, Garth Whipple, was furious at Glenn and refused to publish the cartoon, fearing Curtis was attempting to make the Mayor look bad. It seems that following that week’s council meeting (where a local citizen had been turned down on her request to sell food to the tow boats), the Mayor, Editor Whipple, and a few councilmen were at the Parkette, a popular dining locale at the time. As the party was discussing the events of the meeting, thencouncilman, Gene McCoy, turned to the Mayor, and reminding the group of the rumor that this citizen was known to dabble in witch-like activities, exclaimed that she might cast a pox upon the town’s leader and turn him into a frog. Curtis, never one to follow orders too well when given the opportunity to have fun instead, began to sneak tiny frogs into his cartoons, a small little face in the grass blades, or tucked in the

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Tina Moore, whose sister lives in New Harmony, drove over ﬁve hours on Saturday to enjoy the company of her sister and the Town-wide Yard Sale. Photo by Dave Pearce

Please be aware of farm season issues Spring weather is here and farmers are beginning to plant their crops across the state’s 15 million acres of farmland. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and several state agencies are reminding Hoosier motorists to be alert, be courteous and be patient when they encounter farm equipment on Indiana’s rural roads. “Planting season is a crucial time for our Hoosier farmers, they have a lot of ground to cover in a short amount of time,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture. “I want to encourage all motorists to stay alert and be cautious while driving on rural roads this spring and to make room for large farm equipment so our roads remain safe for ev-

eryone.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2018 farm equipment vehicles were involved in 98 crashes across the U.S., with two farm equipment vehicles being involved in fatal crashes in Indiana. Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, encourages motorists to share the road with farmers. “Each year, fatal accidents unfortunately occur on Indiana’s roads as large farm equipment moves from field to field,” Kettler said. “I want to remind all Hoosiers that farm equipment typically travels around 25 miles per hour or less, so please remain alert,.

er makes it into the books. There is an amendment on it that if a local county can pass a new ordinance before June 30, they can keep it in place. We are well on pace to do it in time with you before the state law a passes.” Commissioner Randy Thornburg made the motion to approve the stay for the time it takes to get the ordinance process completed. Commissioner Carl Schmitz seconded it, adding that he felt there needs to be a time limit. “As said originally, it could stay in effect forever.” The motion carried to continue the stay until the next meeting on April 20. “You’re back at every meeting anyway, so you can just ask again,” President Bill Collins told Attorney Bulkley. After the motion passed, Commissioner Thornburg took a few minutes to express his views on taking so much land out of agricultural use, citing many facts that he researched on agricultural practices in America. County Attorney Joe Harrison presented a letter to the Commissioners to be sent to VEI Communications, regarding the breach in the county 911 dispatch system and the need to correct defects in the spotty coverage. Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham said he spoke with the regional VEI representative yesterday. The representative wants to meet with the Commissioner President and County Council members, the Sheriff, and 911 Dispatch representatives together in one place. “There has been a communication gap and I don’t think it’s with us, hopefully it will get exposed,” the Sheriff remarked, expressing his frustration with the situation. County Council President Heather Allyn spoke up adding some background information. “The radio system went live in June, 2019 with frequent holes in radio reception. On March 11, 2021, we had a Zoom meeting with Dave and Ryan of VEI and they said they would shut down the system to check reception all around the county on March 22. The same two men attended the Commissioners meeting on March 16 and said the same date. Then on March 19, VEI sent an email to us that they needed more information first. It is frustrating. We have sent them so much, but more information was forwarded as requested. They sent us back a proposal to run the test report for $1600!” she testily told the Commissioners, who agreed the county should not pay it. Commissioner Thornburg made a motion to have Attorney Harrison send the letter of discontent as described. It was seconded by Commissioner Schmitz and carried unanimously. The Commissioners signed a shared use three-party agreement between the Posey County Regional Sewer District and Wessler Engineering. Jim Kovaks, Senior Project Manager with Wessler, said “this document binds us together and allows us to put sewer lines in 97 parcels and to purchase easements in the BlairsvilleWadesville area. The drainage board will be included, also. In other Commissioner action: --Phil Stephenson, Vice-President of Transportation at ITS (WSI), was appointed to the Redevelopment Authority. This Authority’s purpose is to control bond funds to be used for land for the Western Bypass around Mount Vernon. The Authority would own these bonds, as long as the bonds were outstanding, similar to the debt bonds used for the new jail construction. The Authority will meet several times a year and be controlled by a board of

Ask Amy Koch A monthly column from the Executive Director of the Charles Ford Retirement Communities of New Harmony Safeguards implemented update The familiar adage, “Hind- resumed. “We’re extremely gratesight is 2020,” takes on an irony with renewed signiﬁ- ful to have reached this point. cance when evaluated from Visitation is happening once 2021’s perspective consider- again and can take place with ing the Covid19 pandemic. residents in their rooms beNow, with corona virus vac- tween the hours of 10 a.m. and cinations increasing and Covid 8 p.m., daily. The only exclucase numbers decreasing, there sion is resident mealtimes, is an understandable desire to which occur from 11 a.m. to move beyond prescribed pre- 12:30 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m., cautions, sometimes more daily. Visitation is not permitrapidly than is being advised. ted during mealtimes. “Each resident is limited to This impatience is particularly true for residents of assisted two visitors at a time. In order living facilities, so we asked to assure that this request is Amy Koch, executive direc- strictly followed, we ask that tor at the Charles Ford Retire- family members and friends ment Communities, to update coordinate their visiting times. “Visitors to the Community the safeguards being implemented in support of the health are asked to enter and leave and well being of the Charles through the new front enFord community residents, trance. Admittance in gained since their vaccination process by ringing the doorbell. A staﬀ is complete and long-delayed member will welcome you as visitations and excursions have soon as possible. All visitors

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are required to sign in and out and will be screened for symptoms and exposure to Covid19. A clean, well ﬁtting mask will be provided by the staﬀ and must be worn throughout the visit. In addition, visitors are asked to maintain six-foot safe distancing and practice hand hygiene. For the protection of all of Charles Ford Retirement Community residents, visitors will not be permitted in the common areas or lounges and may not circulate freely within the premises. Visitors who do not willingly comply may be asked to leave and restricted from further visits. “Many inquiries have been received regarding excursion requests, particularly for those that involve family gatherings. It is recommended that residents on excursions be with other fully vaccinated individ-

Birthdays April 13 - David Kirkpatrick, Ernest Patterson, Sally Sturgell, Mike Butler, Kay-Leigh Allbright, Cindy Moesner April 14 - Kelly Armstrong, Patrick Deckard, Lee Ann Carroll, Sacheen Day, John Blanton, Barbara Owen April 15 - Owen Lewis, Jackson Schmitt April 16 - Kelsey Moye, Martin Ray Redman, Brent Renshaw, Betty Fisher, Mary Jane Kirkpatrick, Cara Stuckey, Chris Pﬁster, 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 April 19 - Kendra Georgesen, Richard Koester, Amy Happe, Elizabeth Hawn, Kim Wiggins, Andrea Wenzel, Michelle Chamness Bobby Wade, Rodney Wade, Mary Jo Overton, Michael Bolin, Ryan Bosecker, Julian Baker, Travis Harris, Andrea Tooley, Cora Marie Wildeman, Helen Cox, Ruth Duckworth 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

National and Local News 100 Years Ago News From The Western Star, April 13, 1921 - Mount Vernon many news briefs and personals. School News: Operette Tomorrow Night At Senior High - The Glee Clubs of the Mount Vernon High School, under the direction of Mrs. Charles Johnson, supervisor of music and art, will present the operetta “In The Garden Of The Shah,” in the senior high auditorium tomorrow night. Rehearsals have been held almost nightly.

School News: The Graduating Class Of 1921 - The class of 1921 will be composed of 39 members - 19 boys and 20 girls, as follows: T. Conlin Alexander, Louis Ashworth, Frederick Bamberger, Ida Mae Bateman, Frieda Bernd, Selma Bokelman, Harry Boyce, Aletha Causey, Margaret Cooper, Mayne Cowen, Douglas Dixon, William Espenschied, Henrietta Fuelling, Mildred

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three directors. --Sherry Willis appeared before the Commissioners, representing the Mount Vernon Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority, She requested the tax deeds from two plots slated for the Commissioners tax sale be given to the city so the real estate can be put back on the tax rolls. The parcels are located at 431 Vine and 421 East Ninth Streets and structures on them have been torn down and the lots mowed by the city. The Commissioners agreed to hand the documents over to the city. --Mount Vernon Mayor Bill Curtis requested permission to conduct Common Council/ Water Utility Board meetings at the Hovey House location. When the Zoom meeting rules open up, they would have more space there to socially distance. The Commissioners discussed whether fees should be charged, but President Collins said he saw no reason why another government agency shouldn’t benefit and use it. “Just have them send us a list of meeting dates whenever they need to use it and we’ll put them on the calendar,” he said. --Pastor Rick Sellers, representing the Mount Vernon Ministerial Association, invited Commissioners to attend the National Day of Prayer event slated for May 6 at noon on the west side of the county courthouse. Members of the MVMA will set up and take down any items used for the service and permission was granted to conduct it there. --Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham was given permission to renew a contract with EVAPAR for service to the generator in the Office Building at a semi-annual rate of $2,460. He stressed it is important to his operation that they always have power and the company has done a good job. “We lost power the other day and in 3 to 5 seconds, it powered back on brightly.” The money will come from the Jail Maintenance Fund. --He also gave his current jail population reports as: 71 inmates from Posey County, 31 from Vanderburgh County, and 7 from the Department of Corrections, for a total of 99 inmates that morning. Vanderburgh County paid $34,335 to house its inmates this month. “Summer is coming and that usually means inmate count will go up,” Sheriff Latham predicted. --Carrie Thompson requested permission to replace carpet in rooms at the 911 Emergency Building. She said there is a “dire need’ to replace four offices, and bedrooms in the back not touched since 1995. She brought in two quotes for the project and the Commissioners went with the one $20 higher from Greer Carpeting, since it brought in shelves to move everything and put it back, at a cost of $6924. --Posey County Treasurer Vicki Peerman announced tax bills were just sent out and should arrive soon. Auditor Meaghan Greenwell announced budget hearings will begin in early May and will be broken up to give everybody more time and to ease up on County Council members workloads. “Start thinking about what you want to ask for,” she advised the department heads. --Greenwell also gave the monthly Animal Control Report of 40 animals calls-- 5 picked up, 5 bites, and none euthanized. $54 was collected in fees Bill Collins asked for a moment of silence for former Mayor Jackson Higgins. Then the meeting ended with vigorous applause is support of the stay of the solar permit from members of the opposition.

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Hogan, Catharine Howard, Gerald Joest, Winston Jones, Royal Kreie, Floyd Lawrence, Edythe Mann, Lancewell McCarty, Merle McFadden, Harold Miller, Leola Miller, Paul Pfister, Mary Louise Raben, Buford Roach, Edward Ruminer, Esther Schierbaum, Hazel Schweitzert, Margaret Jane Sugg, Mildred VerWayne, Alfred Wehr, Gerald Welch, Manuel Whipple, Mariam Wilson, Flora Woodward, Florence York, and Elsie Zimmerman. Class Moto - “Through Knowledge to Success.” First Charity Excursion By Mount Vernon Elks’ - To create a fund for the benefit of the needy children of Mount Vernon so that they may enjoy the blessings of Christmas, the entertainment committee of the Elks will begin their series of entertainments and excursions on Wednesday night, April 27, when the marvelous and colossal excursion Steamer, East Saint Louis, will be here for a moonlight excursion. Dancing will be free to those who enjoy dancing. The price of 75 cents will be charged. Big Fire At Caborn - Shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, a fire was discovered in the smokehouse of August Wulf in Caborn, which soon spread to the residence and both, together with nearly all the contents, were consumed. Being without water, the fire spread to the two-room office building of Thomas Carroll, located nearby and its contents also were destroyed. Besides

losing his home and furniture, Mr. Wulf lost a large quantity of meat, lard, and canned goods. As there was no fire in either the house or smokehouse, it must have been intentionally set. Infant Makes Narrow Escape - A horse belonging to Mr. and Mrs. James Kessler, for some unknown cause, became frightened and suddenly plunging to one side of the road, tilted the buggy, and threw Mrs. Kessler, along with her six-week-old infant, out onto the hard gravel road. The mother was slightly injured and the baby suffered bruises. Dr. Sugg, the attending physician, said that the babe will recover if no other complications set in. Assessed With Fine - A young farmer living northeast of Mount Vernon, was assessed with a $1 and cost fine in Squire Hovey’s court Monday morning. The young farmer was charged with disobeying the city traffic ordinance. Chief Thomas Stevens made the arrest when the machine passed through Main Street with the “cut-out” open. Note: Friend of mine, Phil Sutton of Bloomington, (Model-A enthusiast and owner) says that this is like driving without a muffler. News Briefs And Personals - Births - Born, on April 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robison, a son. Born, on March 28, to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Donnell, a son. Sick List - About four months ago, Howard Ashworth of this city, accidently got some emery dust in his left eye, since

which time a tumor has been gradually forming and increasing in size. On Wednesday last, this tumor was removed by Drs. Hardwick and Ranes, and the patient is now getting along as nicely as could be expected. Tractor Demonstration - A power farming demonstration will be given by the Keck-Gonnerman Co. April 16, on the George Saltzman farm. We are going to show how the Fordson will plow. Business Visit - Henry Schaber, trustee of Marrs Township, transacted business Saturday. Sunday Visits - Henry Schultz and family spent Sunday with Gottlieb Grabert, near Mount Vernon. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Benthall and son and Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnson and daughters spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Jones and sons at Farmersville. Weddings - Thursday afternoon at 5:30 Miss Frieda Ziegler and Louis Uhde were united in marriage, the ceremony being performed in the Trinity U. Church by Rev. Schore. Beulah Burlison and Arnold Wild were quietly married in the city Saturday, with Squire Hovey performing the ceremony. News From Mt. Vernon 125 Years Ago, April 13, 1896 - Mrs. M. Alexander presented to the Alexandrian Library, in honor of her daughter’s birthday, 29 volumes of Harper’s and Century magazines. Marriage Licenses - William Russell and Esther Davis; Charles Utley and Bertha Carr; August Roehr and Sanie Dickhaut.

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Mount Vernon represented at Evansville Riverfront House Bill protest By Trisha L. Lopez More than a dozen MSD of Mount Vernon educators gathered with their peers from neighboring counties at the Four Freedoms Monument at the Downtown Evansville Riverfront on Saturday to protest legislation currently pending in the statehouse that many say will impact the future of public education in Indiana. Standing near the front of the pack and carrying signs that read “My students will be your doctors, nurses, auto mechanics, first responders, farmers. Don’t they deserve better?” and “Public dollars for public schools,” the Mount Vernon group capped a week dedicated to raising awareness about issues facing public education with the Fair Funding Rally Saturday morning. “Our students deserve better. My own children deserve better. Personally, I think I deserve better,” Betsy Campbell, a sixth grade math teacher at Mount Vernon Middle School and military veteran, said. “It’s my dream job, but thank goodness my husband brings home the money, because I really don’t.” Indiana State Teachers Association officials addressed the crowd, imploring them to speak out against HB1001, a state budget bill that looks to expand Indiana’s voucher system by increasing income allowances and the percentage of funds awarded to private school students at the expense of the state’s public schools. The bill, which was heard in the Senate Appropriations committee on Thursday and was scheduled for the Senate floor on Monday, addresses many issues in the state’s two-year budget. The bill was amended to include education items from another House bill that was originally assigned to the Senate committee on Education and Career Development. Indiana House Bill 1005, a bill that passed the House in February by a vote of 61-36, called for the creation of an educational savings account program and sought to increase school voucher, or choice scholarship, availability to families of four with an annual household income of up to $145,000...almost three times the state’s median household income according to 2019 US Census data. It also called for changes in the amount of money the state could award voucher recipients, based on a percentage of money that the state would have paid the student’s public school. Under the state’s current voucher system, students can receive 50 percent, 70 percent or 90 percent of state tuition funding that would have gone to the public school they were attending based on household income. HB1005 called for all students receiving vouchers to be awarded 90 percent funding, regardless of income. Representatives Wendy McNamara (REvansville), Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) and Holli Sullivan (D-Evansville) voted in favor of HB1005. Representative Ryan Hatfield was excused from voting. Portions of HB1005 were included in HB1001, but changes were made, including reducing voucher income eligibility to $115,000. Teachers at the Fair Funding Rally said that last week’s Senate changes didn’t go far enough to protect public schools that educate an estimated 93 percent of the state’s children each year. “Let me ask you a question,” Julie Eaden, a music teacher at Evans School in Evansville and a vice president for the Evansville Teachers Association, asked of the approximately 100 educators in attendance at the rally. “What do public schools deserve? Fair funding. What do our students deserve? Fair funding. What do we want? Fair funding. When do we need it?” “Now,” the crowd answered in unison with loud applause as they began chanting “Fair funding now. Fair funding now. Fair funding now.” Indiana State Teachers Association President Keith Gambill, an Evansville middle school music teacher for more than 30 years, thanked the red-garbed crowd for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic, but said despite state officials’ public gratitude for the work of educators, current legislation is “wagging (politicians) fingers in your face.” He cited the state-funded, Indiana’s Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission report, released in December 2020, that showed Hoosier educators ranked 38th in the nation in pay and called for an investment of more than $600 million to bring teachers to a competitive salary of about $60,000 a year...nearly $9,000 more than the state’s current average. The report also showed that the state’s per pu-

pil spending has dropped $580 million, when adjusted for inflation, since 2010. “Throughout the fall, we were hearing from all of the politicians about how important you are. You heard everything about what you were doing, how grateful everyone was for the work that you were doing. And then the governor’s pay commission came out. Everything we had told them already about pay in Indiana was right there with the governor’s name on it. The governor’s state of the state address calling that there should be no expansion of any programs at the cost of public education… and then we get the House budget bill? Folks, it was clear from the moment that it was released that they were ready to move to expand private schooling at all cost, no regard to the fact that we have a teacher shortage in Indiana directly related to pay. No mention of the pay commission report. Not one word of that legislation is going to improve the life of any child. It will not improve a single test score. It is not what is best for the state of Indiana,” Gambill said. Mike Wheaton and his daughter Rachel Wheaton, both MSD of Mount Vernon teachers, said they thought it was important to be at Saturday’s rally to spread awareness about issues teachers are facing statewide. “I think a lot of people don’t realize the quantity of public dollars that are going to private schools. A think a lot of people would be upset about that if they knew about it,” Mike Wheaton said. He said his daughter is the fourth generation of Wheatons that have chosen to become teachers. “My dad was a teacher. My grandfather was a teacher. Our family is full of teachers. That’s what we are and what we do. We are passionate about it, but you’d like to be respected and feel like all of your efforts are appreciated as well. So many times, with our representatives, we feel like we are slapped in the face,” Wheaton, a 38-year teaching veteran, said. Wheaton said the state’s budget cuts haven’t made an obvious impact on his students because he and his fellow teachers, and the MSD of Mount Vernon administration, have stepped up to fill in the gaps. “At Mount Vernon, we’ve been blessed with our local leaders, our local administration and school board, have been very kind to us and public education. A colleague of mine, who was very active in the NEA and is now retired, said we are our own worst enemies. Even though they keep giving us less and less, we do more. We keep succeeding. That’s because of our students and our employees. We just keep going. We just keep doing more with less,” he said. Rick Jesch, a Mount Vernon High School math teacher with 36 years of experience, agreed. “The effect on our students is going to be in the ability to replace people like Mike (Wheaton). The pay, the benefits, are not drawing people into the classroom anymore. Although the students that we have right now may not see a whole lot of difference, looking forward, it really looks scary as far as Mount Vernon’s ability to attract and retain high quality teachers,” Jesch said. “During our career, at one point Mount Vernon was the third highest paying district in the state of Indiana. That was a pretty good incentive to stay in the community. I wasn’t raised in Mount Vernon. I was raised in Northwest Indiana. It helped keep me here. Looking forward, I just don’t see that being the case even five years into the future. We haven’t hired a new math teacher in 20 years, so we’re going to retire pretty much en masse. There’s going to be a real difficult time for the district to be able to find anybody unless they can pay a lot more than what they are able to pay right now.” Data in the state’s compensation report supports Jesch’s concerns. According to the report, the number of students entering Indiana teacher preparation programs dropped 29 percent from 2013 to to 2018. Indiana Department of Education statistics show that the number of instructional licenses awarded to first-time recipients dropped 26 percent from 2005 to 2019. The report also shows that the number of emergency teaching permits approved in Indiana more than quadrupled between 2012 and 2019. “The difficulty in hiring teachers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics has been well documented, but the top five content areas receiving emergency permits included elementary generalists and language arts,” the report stated. “While the emergency permit increase is partially due to a customized licensure test and increased course offerings

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The Mount Vernon contingent at the Four Freedoms Monument in Evansville on Saturday. Photo by Trish Lopez taught by instructors licensed in other areas, tricts with average salaries over $57,500. Only this remains one more sign of the declining 10 of the 50 highest-paying districts had attripopularity of teaching as a preferred profes- tion rates above the state average,” the report showed. sion.” Jesch said it seems like current state legislaThe report cites a survey completed by Dr. Terry McDaniel, professor of education at In- tors are “out of tune with what the citizens of diana State University, that showed 52 percent Indiana want” on a number of issues and have of school districts statewide in 2020 reported “little incentive to listen to any outside group. having to employ teachers outside of their li- In the case of right now? Even the governor is censed area and 87 percent of districts reported an outside group to them. It’s going to take a number of years before elections make a difstruggling to find qualified teachers. “While there are varying opinions among ference. The citizens of Indiana have to decide the public about whether there is a ‘teacher that public schools are a priority. They are goshortage’ the data confirms there are significant ing to have to hold those legislators accountchallenges in attracting qualified teachers,” ac- able.” While he said some lawmakers have worked cording to the report. The problem doesn’t disappear when new on behalf of teachers, there are a “number of teachers sign contracts either, according to the legislators who have, almost 100 percent of the report. Keeping quality teachers is an entirely time, voted against public education.” His wife, Connie, a third grade teacher at different challenge. The report shows that Indiana had a teacher attrition rate...teacher turn- Marrs Elementary School, said the “unfairness over... of 13 percent in 2018 compared to a na- of (the bill) just rubs me the wrong way.” tional rate of 8 percent. “After 33 years, you just kind of get used to “Indiana data supports findings that school it...which is sad. You just know that they seem corporations with higher average teacher sala- to be working against you and you wonder ries have lower percentages of teachers that ‘what did I do to deserve that kind of lack of leave the district. In 2018, 88 districts (30.4 respect?’ But we go in every year, no matter percent) had attrition rates greater than 15 what challenges are put before us, and we rise percent. None of these were among the 12 dis- to them,” Connie Jesch said.

Briefly New Harmony Annual Spring Clean-Up Days

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Clean-up day will be April 23 for residents of the Town of New Harmony. Bulky items such as T.V.’s, washers, dryers, sofas, mattress’s and etc. will be taken at this time. Due to certain rules and regulations, refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances with refrigerants in them can not be taken without proper certification. To be certified, the appliances must have all refrigerants removed by a qualified technician. Other items that can not be taken include: Yard waste, waste oil and other petroleum products, any liquids, large concrete items, tires, anti-freeze and other items considered to be hazardous or medical waste. All items set out for disposal should be containerized or bundled for handling. Any items not containerized or bundled will be left. To help ensure compliance with this requirement, we are asking that items not be set out for pick-up more than three days prior to clean-up day. Only household items from those residing within the town limits of the Town of New Harmony will be accepted.

Beautiful azaleas, vegetables, ﬂower plants will be for sale at the Riverbend Park on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Honors’ Day Program The Honors’ Day Program will be held at North Posey High School this year on May 13, 2021. This program starts at 8 a.m. and will end around 10 a.m. All parents/guardians of North Posey High School seniors are invited to attend. All attendees must wear a face covering.

22nd Annual Plein Air Paint Out - “First Brush of Spring” Come and experience painting in the historic town of New Harmony. The annual Field to Finish exhibit will be April 14-17 from noon to 7 p.m., at the Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery. There is a “Quick Draw” competition on April 15 from 3 - 3:30 p.m., judging at 5 p.m. On April 16 join the artist in a Nocturne Quick Paint at Sara’s Harmonie Way from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17 the art sale will be held in the Ribeyre Center from 9 a.m.2 p.m., with an award ceremony at 2:30 p.m., on the lawn of Holy Angels Community Center.

Grief Support Group to meet GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts and are here to help. We meet Thursday’s from 6:30 until 8 p.m. This group runs until April 8. Questions contact Troy and Angie DeKemper at 812-838-1726. AA Meetings on Saturdays AA meetings are held on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until further notice. Join us at Trinity UCC in Mount Vernon and enter through the back.

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Sermon of the Week - Fore Terry Atchinson You arrive on the ﬁrst tee. Excitement builds inside as you address the ball and position your club. Then the “what ifs” arrive. “What if my swing isn’t perfect? What if my aim isn’t perfect? What if I hit a fade or draw, instead of going down the middle of the fairway? What if my friends will laugh if I mess up my shot?” Problems we face in our Christian day-to-day lives are like that. We see our goal, then doubt ourselves, worrying about the “what ifs.” In golf, we take a deep breath, let out some air, relax, then take the shot...and it goes where we wanted it to because we took the time to do it right. Pslams 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 1 Peter 5: 6-7 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Colossians 3:15 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. We don’t need to rush ourselves when we make decisions, even small decisions. Take time to pray, about any and all things that you need to accomplish. Lift it up to God, relax and let Him guide your “ball”.

First shot. The ball makes the cracking noise as we hit it, ﬂies down the middle of the fairway, then surprise, fades away into the rough. “Oh no. I failed. What if I can’t get it out of the rough? What if I can’t get is close enough to the hole to make par? What if I top it in front of my friends?” It never seems to stop. There are always surprises. We will always make mistakes. Some will be life changing, but most become bigger in our minds than they really are. We can worry, cry, rant, get angry, moan and groan, or we can once again take a big breath, relax and turn it over to God. Every burden we have, He will take it, carry it for us...and it will disappear. We learn from our mistakes and grow closer to God when we allow Him to help us. Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Turns out that rough shot gave me a chance to try out my new hybrid. That club is now one of my favorites. I use it a lot. Take note. My ball is now on the green, just a few feet from the cup. I

surpassed my expectations by using a new club. My goal is there, just in front of me. God will send us the tools to use. When we doubt or worry He will always lead us towards a solution if we have faith in Him. Prayer and faith are our tools, very powerful tools. 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness; 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. Colossians 1:10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; Just a five foot putt for the birdie. No problem. I got this. Puffed up with confidence from my last shot, I line up my putt, give it a tap, and it goes directly one half inch to the side of the hole. My confidence in my “self” tricked me. I fold like a stack of cards. Anger flashes through me, then I feel stupid for not taking my time, then I blame it on the contours of the green. Sometimes we get over confident and try to solve our problems without taking the time to lift

it up to Him. We blame our circumstances, other people, anything and everything...but ourselves. That is when our egos get checked by failure. Failure is not a punishment from God. It is us, failing ourselves. We are not perfect and God doesn’t expect us to be. He loves it when we ask Him for assistance. He is always there for us. Always. 1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. So, I tap in my par shot and feel happy with it. I am happy because it was not a bogey. I am happy because on this hole I learned how to deal with the same problem if it ever arises again. I am happy because I have grown in my game by using a new club successfully. There are no perfect golfers. There are no perfect Christians or other people. We make mistakes in our lives. When we trust in God and lift them to Him, He will give us the support to guide us through. Learning from that experience, we can begin to help others if they have the same problems. Par is better than bogey. God is better than failure. Prayer and faith are the clubs. Maybe someday I will get a hole-in one.

Ruder qualifies for Stifel Council Ruder began his investment industry career Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today in 1976 and joined Stifel in 2015 announced that Thomas Ruder with the opening of the firm’s qualified for the firm’s ChairEvansville office. He is recogman’s Council based on his 2020 nized throughout the tri-state production. Ruder is a Senior area for hosting a weekly finanVice President/Investments in the cial educational program on local Evansville, Indiana, Private Client television for 17 years. He also Group office of the firm’s brokerhas been published in Registered dealer subsidiary, Stifel, Nicolaus Representative and Institutional & Company Incorporated. Investor magazines. This year’s Chairman’s Council Stifel’s Evansville office is loconsists of 233 of Stifel’s top-proThomas Ruder cated at 3000 East Morgan Avducing financial advisors. Stifel enue, Suite A and can be reached currently employs approximately by calling (812) 475-9353. 2,300 financial advisors nationwide.

Jason Nelson, Winter Nelson, and Amanda Hale man their Church Street yard sale in New Harmony on Saturday morning. The weather was somewhat rainy but crowds were good and many bargains were available. Photo by Dave Pearce

April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month Ind. Gov. Eric J. Holcomb issued a proclaJason Mann, owner of the Half Moon Saloon, and Steve Zink (standing) bought the first tickets for the Posey County Humane Society’s Totally Groovy Raffle from PCH members mation declaring April as Distracted Driving Jo Ellen Dausmann and Amy Smith (on right) at the saloon. Ticket sales were brisk for the Awareness Month in Indiana. Now in its eleventh year, the national observance is dedicated kickoff event. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray to raising awareness about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving, as well as reminding motorists about the importance of paying attention to the road. Applications are now be- must be a Posey County vide supporting letters, but the “There’s only one task we should be focused ing accepted for the Elizabeth resident but may attend high nominated student must com- on when behind the wheel and that’s safe drivD. Baier Youth Spirit Award school in Posey, Gibson, or plete the application. ing - everything else can wait,” Gov. Holcomb The Awards for 2021 will be said. “By making a commitment to always pay for 2021. The Award, in the Vanderburgh Counties or may amount of $500, is given an- be home schooled. Applicants presented at the United Way attention to the road, we all work together to nually to a high school junior for this year’s Award must of Posey County Leadership save lives.” who resides in Posey County currently be in their junior year Giving Dinner scheduled in Distracted driving is considered any activand who is involved in com- in high school and a member August. ity that diverts attention away from the task of Applications for the Award driving and includes everything from adjusting munity activities in Posey of the graduating class of 2022 County. Due to the coronavi- or in their senior year in high have been mailed to schools, the stereo to grooming to eating and drinking. rus pandemic restrictions, no school and a member of the churches, clubs and civic orga- Although all forms are considered dangerous, as award was given last year, so graduating class of 2021. Ap- nizations. Any student wish- they increase the risk of crashing, texting continthis year both a member of the plicants must have exhibited ing to apply for the Award can ues to be the most pervasive. Class of 2021 and a member of outstanding leadership, vol- also obtain an application at On average, people that text and drive take the Class of 2022 will be rec- unteerism, and community the office of the United Way their attention away from the road for five secinvolvement. Two or three let- of Posey County, 128 West onds. At 55 miles per hour, that’s the equivaognized. The Elizabeth D. Baier ters of recommendation must Third Street, Mount Vernon, lent of driving the full length of a football field Youth Spirit Award was cre- accompany the application. Indiana, or can obtain an ap- blindfolded. ated in September 2007 in Applications must be typed plication in electronic format To help curb distracted driving, in 2020, Inhonor of Elizabeth D. Baier’s and must be post-marked no by contacting the United Way diana became the twenty-second state in the 25th Anniversary as Executive later than April 23, 2021, for office at 812-838-3637 or at nation to pass a hands-free device driving law, Director of the United Way of consideration; and the Award unitedwayposey@gmail.com which prohibits motorists from holding a mobile Posey County. Funding for the recipient will be notified no . The application is also avail- device, except in emergencies, while their veAward was obtained entirely later than June 4, 2021. An able on the United Way web- hicles are moving. Anyone caught violating the organization may nominate a site at unitedwayposeycounty. law could face a Class C infraction with fines through private donations. An applicant for the Award student for the Award and pro- org up to $500.

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Church of the Nazarene 531 E. Steammill Street New Harmony, IN 47631 Fair Haven Christ Fellowship Church 10500 Hwy 68 Cynthiana, IN 47612 812-568-8409 Faith Fellowship Church Pastor Brad Nolan 1201 W Fourth Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-568-9642

Agape Family Ministries Pastor Jim Weihrauch 5529 Industrial Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2232 Apostolic Bible Church 9808 New Harmony Road Poseyville, IN. 47633 812-851-5456 Bethesda General Baptist Church Pastor Stan Hoffman 1600 Savah Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 Beyond The Walls Pastor Bryan Thompson 424 Vine Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-455-3013 Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Kevin Petty 618 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-4777 Church of Christ Preacher Eric Padgett 700 Mill Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2635 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints President Bernie Gerth 736 Smith Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620

First Baptist Church Pastor Joshua Hammond-Kelley 1205 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620

Griﬃn, IN 47616 812-851-3291 Harvestime Temple Pastor Mark Tabor 101 Roosevelt Drive Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-5447 Holy Angels Catholic Church 423 South Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-838-2535 House of Prayer Pastor Darryl Hargett 8012 Bald Knob Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-319-1840

First Baptist Church Pastor Larry Conyers E. Tavern Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-3225

Immanuel United Church of Christ Reverend Douglas Turner 5812 N. Ford Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-985-3115

First Christian Church 7226 Hwy 66 Wadesville, IN 47638 812-673-4278

Johnson United Methodist Church 403 Raintree New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-4648

First Christian Church Pastor Rick Sellers 1403 Country Club Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2855

Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Jason Farrar 1005 E. Tavern St. New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-3118

First Presbyterian Church Pastor Larry Langer 120 E. Sixth Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-2473

Living Word Church Pastor Dale Culbertson 716 Locust Street, Door 13 Mount Vernon, IN 47620

First United Church of Christ 10920 North Street Cynthiana, IN 47612 812-845-2776

Messiah Lutheran Church Reverend Sean Esterline 7700 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-2278

First United Methodist Church Pastor Christopher Millay 601 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-2640

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Pastor Matthew Watson 1717 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-4555

Griffin Christian Church 319 N. Main Street

Mount Vernon Community Church Black’s Chapel Pastor John Motz 1800 Highway 62 West Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-0318 Mount Pleasant General Baptist Church Pastor Dan Reisinger 3801 Blackford Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-483-8414 Mount Pleasant Church of God In Christ Shepardess Regina King 812 E Third Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Mount Zion General Baptist Church 1425 Oliver Road Wadesville, IN. 47638 812-783-2337 New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church Pastor Darrick Hayden 11420 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN. 47712 812-985-5288 New Harmony Christian Church 307 N. Brewery Street New Harmony, IN 47631 New Harmony Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Robert J. Lloyd 611 Steammill Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-550-5345 New Life Pastor James Robinson Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2028 Old Union Christian Church 10017 S. State Rd. 165 Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-3186 Pentecostal Assembly Reverend David L. Payne 321 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620

Since the law went into effect last July, more than 2,918 citations and 7,352 warnings have been issued statewide as of March 31, according to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “We’re making progress, but we still have a long way to go,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI Executive Director. “We need more people to understand that distracted driving kills and is something we can all live without. Sending or reading a text isn’t worth causing a crash or taking someone’s life.” On April 8, Indiana participated in a nationwide enforcement campaign to discourage texting and driving called Connect 2 Disconnect. For one day, police agencies across the state will be conducting high-visibility patrols to prevent distracted driving crashes while working to educate motorists about the hands-free law. Connect 2 Disconnect is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the criminal justice institute. “Distracted driving is such a dangerous task, and one so many people engage in every day on our roadways,” said Doug Carter, Indiana State Police Superintendent. “Law enforcement throughout the state continues to enforce the hands-free law and provide education to the motoring public, but we need everyone’s help to change this dangerous driving behavior. Lives literally depend on it.” For more information on distracted driving, visit www.distraction.gov, or for more information about Indiana’s hands-free device driving law, visit HandsFreeIndiana.com.

Point Church of the Nazarene Pastor Bryan Thompson 12611 Bonebank Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-5182 Poseyville Christian Church Pastor Rocky Wrye 6 E. Main St. , Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-3411 Saint John’s Episcopal Church Reverend Allen Rutherford 602 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-5445 Saint Matthew Catholic Church 421 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-2535 Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church 46 Cale Street Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2251 Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ 10430 Hwy 66, Wadesville, IN 47638 812-985-3416 Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church Pastor Cory Gieselman 2800 S. Saint Philips Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-3751 Saint Philip Catholic Church 3500 St. Philip Road South Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-985-2275 Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church 318 Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-4604 Saint Wendel Catholic Church Reverend Ed Schnur 10542 W Boonville New Harmony Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-963-3733

Salem Heusler United Church of Christ 11325 Lower Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-2542 South Gibson Apostolic Chapel 6144 S. 1075 W. Owensville, IN 47665 812-729-7231 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Reverend Ed Schnur 10 N. St. Francis Avenue, Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2220 Stewartsville United Methodist Church 10060 Pumpkin Run Road Poseyville, IN 47633 Turning Point Reverend Scott Cassel 9800 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-646-8050 Trinity United Church of Christ 505 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-3805 Wadesville Christian Church Pastor Aaron Sweigart 7226 Highway 66 Wadesville, IN 47638 812-673-4278 Wadesville General Baptist Church 3262 Princeton Street Wadesville, IN 47638 812-673-4660 Welborn United Methodist Church Reverend John Adams 4999 Welborn Church Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-3222 Zion Lippe United Church of Christ Pastor Jeff Long 9000 Copperline Road East Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-985-2437

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‘Wanderers’ motorcycle group requests OK for May 15 event By Lois Mittino Gray Before Mayor Bill Curtis called the April 8, Zoom meeting of the Mount Vernon Board of Works to order, he requested a moment of silence for former Mayor Jackson Higgins. “Not only was he Mayor for 32 years, but he was also on the City Council before that, as well as very active in the school and a true civic leader,” he noted. Sean Darr addressed the board on behalf of his organization, the Wanderers. He explained the Wanderers is a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who want to try to “make a difference in the community.” The group is planning to celebrate its fifth anniversary at Riverbend Park on Saturday, May 15, with contests and activities, musical entertainment, and food trucks. Darr highlighted a few of the projects the non-profit organization has contributed funds to in the community. Some examples are $8,300 to Smiles on Downs Syndrome; $1,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief; and $1,200 to the Susan G Komen Foundation. In 2020, they gave the first of many planned $3,000 trade school scholarships. The group will be award-

ing the second to the 2021 recipient at the event on May 15, which they hope to have declared ‘Wanderers Day.’ Darr requested use of the park and amphitheater for their events, including a novel ‘Blessing of the Wheels’. “The Blessing is for anyone to come and bring a vehicle, whether it be their motorcycle, car, or bicycle,” Darr explained. There will be a motorcycle show with two classes of entries and a ‘Best of Show’ Award. The Mount Vernon High School Jazz Band will provide musical entertainment, as well as a DJ. Seven to ten food trucks have confirmed that they will be there at the event’s hours of 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. A discussion ensued on what streets to block, with concern expressed to keep the area open needed for boaters getting in and out of the river. The Wanderers already have permission to use the Eagles parking lot that day. A motion was made and passed to block Water Street for the event on May 15 from the east side of Main to Locust Street from noon to 6 p.m. Attorney Beth Higgins added the city will need a contact form, as well as proof of insur-

ance, before the event. In other board action: --In Department Reports, Police Chief Tony Alldredge clarified from the last meeting that he will actually be trading in two used police vehicles, Dodge Chargers, not just one. He reported that since the last meeting, his department received 171 calls. --Fire Chief Wes Dixon stated that his department had 27 calls in that same time period. Six fire calls, one car accident, and 20 medical runs. --Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray said they are training “the new guy” and he is doing quite well. His crew flushed 964 feet of main since the last meeting. --Street Commissioner Max Dieterle told board members his department worked 12 extra trash pickups, generating $340, and hauled 127.5 tons of trash to the landfill. He observed that this figure is up substantially from the average. --Dieterle announced the City Wide Clean Up will be May 10 through May 14. Dumpsters will be located in the 300 block of Sawmill,

at the office on 232 West 2nd and at the old garage area at 228 South Kimball. Flyers will be placed around town, on social media, and in local news media. --Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman opened submitted quotes on the culvert work planned for Tanglewood in Country Club Estates, in the order in which they were received. The plan calls for extending the existing pipe with a pre-cast elbow to take the bend out of the ditch. Russell’s Excavating & Septic Tanks submitted the figure of $66,750, TMI Contractors was $62,456, Blankenberger Brothers sent in $68,500 and Deig Brothers Lumber & Construction topped the list at $95,140. Board member David Dodd moved the quotes be taken under advisement and reviewed by City Engineer Barry Tanner, who was present on Zoom for the opening. The motion passed and action will be taken at the next meeting. --Under Old Business, Mayor Curtis announced he received an email from Klenck Contractors that morning. They will definitely have work completed on the 1888 (Tresslar) building this week.

Poseyville Kiwanians grateful for support On Saturday, April 3, 2021 the Kiwanis Club of Poseyville held its annual Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone had a good time and went home with a lot of eggs and prizes. There were four age groups. The Kiwanis Club sponsors two prize eggs in each group. Zero to three were awarded two stuffed bunnies, four and

five also awarded two stuffed bunnies, six and seven were awarded one $3 egg and one $5 egg, and eight to ten also awarded one $3 egg and one $5 egg. There also was approximately $322 in $1 prize eggs turned in also. The Kiwanis members would like to thank the many businesses and individuals, listed below,

that sponsored eggs, without community support Kiwanis would not be able to sponsor the egg hunt. James Reynolds Construction Inc., Hoehn Plastics, Inc., Express Managed Services, Tammy Jones, Paul & Melissa Higgins, NAPA of Poseyville, Poseyville Service Center, Poseyville Auto Parts, Bilder-

back Lawn Pride Plus, Greg Oeth, Enoch Carlson IV, JL Equipment Company, Red Wagon Restaurant, First Bank, Poseyville, United Schenk Accounting, H&R Pharmacy & Hardware, Bender Law, Werry Funeral Homes, Inc., Ackerman Chiropractic, Clem Dassel & Company, Poseyville Public Library.

Early Tuesday chase results in arrest of Colo. man On Tuesday morning at approximately 7:20 a.m., Indiana State Police Detective Wes Kuykendall observed a silver 2016 Hyundai traveling through a yard and a ditch in a residential area near Jackson and Stevens roads, which is located north of Mount Vernon. The driver of the Hyundai left the residential area and drove south on SR69 passing several vehicles on the shoulder before making an unsafe U-turn at Main and Lincoln in Mount Vernon. Kuykendall at-

William M. Clanton

tempted to stop the vehicle for reckless driving, but the driver fled north on SR 69 reaching speeds over 90 mph. The vehicle continued east on SR 68 where Indiana State Police deployed stop sticks near SR 165. The vehicle struck the stop sticks, which disabled two of its tires. The driver continued south on SR 165 before losing control, leaving the roadway on the east side, and overturning just north of High School Road. The driver, who was

identified as William M. Clanton, 51, of Golden, Colo., was transported to Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville where he was treated and released for minor injuries. Clanton is currently being held on bond in the Posey County Jail. He faces charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, a Level 6 Felony, and Reckless Driving, a Class C Misdemeanor. The Posey County Sheriff’s Office assisted. North Posey Schools were on lock-down during the event.

Mount Vernon Azalea Sale is planned for April 24 The Azalea Sale Committee of Mount Vernon will be holding their ninth Azalea sale on Saturday, April 24. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverbend Park in Mount Vernon. Encore and Regular Azaleas in 3-gallon containers will be offered. Many varieties of flowering plants and vegetables will also be available. Live music will be provided by the Dixieland Jazz group.

Come and enjoy the music and start your spring gardening on Saturday, April 24 at Riverbend Park. Spring is the perfect planting time for azaleas, and don’t forget your gardening needs. There will be tomatoes, peppers, ferns, and many varieties of flowering plants to choose from. Great prices and great selections. The Azalea Committee was formed in 2010 with a mission to beautiful the city. To date,

proceeds from the sales have been used to plant azaleas throughout the city, especially focusing on the Riverbend Park. At Riverbend the group has created an azalea garden with over 75 azaleas and other native plants surrounding the azalea garden area. In addition, they have been major contributors for the bronze statue of “little boy with telescope” and for the bronze bald eagle in the memorial park

Thank you Mount Vernon for 20 days of sales success and guest transactions! The Mount Vernon McDonalds recently celebrated achievement of a 20 day sales goal challenge. Pam Lowery (center) and Kevin Poole (right), former Employees of the Month, along with other shift managers, family and friends, cracked 20 eggs on the head of General Manager Lauren Boggs for having met the challenge.

section. Along with the Mount Vernon garden club they have planted over 100 daffodils in the memorial area. Their hard work was acknowledged when Mount Vernon became nationally recognized as a certified “Azalea City”. You can still help our city maintain the “Azalea City” status awarded to Mount Vernon in 2015. Requirements include having two events annually. The event is the azalea sale on April 24. The second event is walking the “azalea trail” that is featured on the map at Riverbend Park. Remember to keep “social distance” between yourself and anyone enjoying the beauty of azaleas in our city. While viewing the map, check out the stunning azalea garden featured behind the two far east sections at Riverbend. Thanks, from the Azalea Trail Group for helping us in beautifying Mount Vernon and making it a more desirable place to live, play, and enjoy the benefits of the city.

Jayden Wiggins happily accepts his treat bag from Heather Warner during the Marrs Township Volunteer Fire Department Drive-thru Easter event on Saturday, April 3, 2021. They gave out 225 goodie bags all together. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Wadesville man faces prison on sex offender list charges Casey Allen Ellis, of Wades- Reidford confirmed that Ellis ville, will serve prison time for was staying at an apartment failing to abide by the laws re- complex in Providence, Kentucky. Ellis did not register his quired of sex offenders. new address with the On the morning Kentucky Sex Ofof Wednesday, April fender Registry, nor 7, Casey Allen Eldid he inform Indiana lis, age 30, appeared he had left his previin the Posey Circuit ously registered resiCourt where he was dence. sentenced by Judge At the sentencing Craig Goedde to five Casey Elles hearing, Ellis admit(5) years in prison ted he fled to Kenafter pleading guilty to Failure to Register as a Sex tucky and was living with chilor Violent Offender, a Level 5 dren. Ellis also admitted he did not comply with registration Felony. Evidence presented at the requirements and that he knew sentencing hearing showed El- he was obligated under the law lis fled to Kentucky for approx- to register as a sex or violent imately sixty (60) days and did offender. Posey County Prosecutor not register as a sex offender as required by law. Including this Thomas Clowers commented, case, Ellis now has five convic- “Mr. Ellis is a sexual predations for Failure to Register as tor and an offender against children, and he has a lengthy a Sex or Violent Offender. Police re- history of failing to abide by cords show that Ellis was on Indiana’s sex offender registraparole for a previous convic- tion requirements. He is a dantion for Failure to Register as a ger to the community, and the Sex or Violent Offender when diligent work of the members of the Posey County Sheriff’s he committed this offense. On March 19, 2020, Posey Office helped ensure he was County Sherriff’s Office Detec- arrested for his violations. Our tive Kyle Reidford investigated office will continue to seek justwo anonymous tips received tice and hold accountable conby Posey County Sherriff’s Of- victed sex offenders who intenfice Deputy Isaac Fuelling that tionally disregard the laws that Ellis was not in compliance are in place to help protect our with registration requirements. community and our children.” Ellis will soon be transportEllis was believed to be living with children at a residence in ed to the Indiana Department Providence, Kentucky. During of Correction to serve his senthe course of the investigation, tence.

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Local Schultheis Insurance Agent Andy Weintraut, Doris Baumgart, and her replacement Julie Streitmatter. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Schultheis’ Baumgart ready for new plans after 27 years By Lois Mittino Gray On Tuesday April 6, Doris Baumgart stood behind the counter at Schultheis Insurance Agency in Mount Vernon, as she has done for 27 years, for her last day of work celebration. The friendly Customer Service Representative is a legend in the local area for her kindness, concern and knowledge of the ins and outs of the insurance business, both farm and personal. “She is going to be so missed,” commented Agent Andy Weintraut during her sendoff party. “I worked with her myself for 17 of those 27 years and she has wonderful rapport with our clients. She is so well-respected. You don’t find that too much in our industry. When she’s been gone for a few days, everyone will ask when Doris will be back to help them out.” Prior to Weintraut, Doris worked for ten years with Agent Bill Thompson. But this time, Doris won’t be coming back after the cake and snacks are eaten and the punch toasts are made. Instead, she and her husband, Ed, have plans to go camping a lot in their retirement. They have already been to Smith Lake in Alabama “right after the big

storm hit” and locally to Harmonie State Park. Their next big sojourn in the 35.5 foot Grand Design fifth wheel camper is planned for July to Door County, Wisconsin. Her fellow employees at the agency gave her an InstaPot as a farewell gift so “she can spend less time cooking and more time relaxing while out camping,” Andy said. Doris also plans to enjoy her hobbies of weaving baskets by hand. She usually does this with friends in Crossville. She likes reading good books, especially John Gresham novels. She plans to grow only a small garden this summer, since she will be gone camping many times. She and Ed also plan to spend time with their two grandchildren who live nearby in Mount Vernon, Ellen, 7, and Clara, 2, are the daughters of Amy Menger. They also have another daughter, Anna Baumgart. All are active members of Saint Matthew Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Doris was excited for her retirement, but admits she will miss the job. “I just loved working here,” she enthused. “If I didn’t, why would I have stayed here 27 years?”

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On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, The Posey County Council on Aging received a $2,500 donation from Tenaska to use towards transportation services. Pictured left to right are: PCCA Driver - Fred Delashmit, PCCA Executive Director - Monica Evans, Tenaska Senior Vice President - Stephen R. Johnson and Posey Solar Local Representative - Stacy Wagner. Photo submitted

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Rezoning could mean apartment building on North Main Street By Dave Pearce For the first time in several meetings, the Posey County Area Plan Commission met on Thursday evening in the Hovey House in front of a sparse crowd again. The meeting, which was scheduled for 6 p.m., got off to a late start because the Board of Zoning Appeals went longer than anticipated and the two bodies share the same meeting room. The item which generated the most audience participation was a request for rezoning in Mount Vernon. Local realtor Rick Mileham was on hand to request that property located at the corner of Roosevelt Drive and Main Street. The property is currently owned by Old Orchard LLC. Mileham indicated the properties on both sides of the .88 acre of vacant property are already zoned a (Residential Office) Zoning area. Mileham requested that the property be rezoned from the Residential Single Family to the new designation. Mileham indicated that the sale of the property was dependent on the rezoning. The potential buyer wants to replat the area and build a

multiple family dwelling agreement. Two neighbors appeared to speak against the rezoning, citing an apartment building could bring in undesirable neighbors as well as unsightly necessities to facilitate the apartmentstyle living. Although both speakers raised valid issues, in the end, the plan commission voted in favor of the rezoning as the potential builder would fall under current zoning laws and guidelines should they begin a building process down the road. The recommendation will now be passed on to the Mount Vernon City Council to review and make the ﬁnal determination on April 21 at their 6 p.m. meeting. In other action: The board voted to approve a request by Andrew Wilson, representing William Gillenwater, to rezone property at 1499 SR88, New Harmony, Ind. The approximate 3.75 acre plot lies on the south side of the road and the zoning request was to change from Agricultural to Light Manufacturing. Currently the area has been used for equipment storage but the zoning change would

allow the Wabash Valley Farm Service Co-op to add a propane storage tank to the area and likely, in the future, part of the area will be used as a storage facility for gasoline and/or diesel. The 1800-square-foot existing building will be used for the project. The zoning passed unanimously. The board also heard a request to rezone property located at 3401 State Road 62 East to accommodate the location of Poshard Trucking. Poshard’s was represented by Neikirk Engineering and indicated the site will consist of a 20,225-square-foot building with an office in the front and maintenance shop in the rear of the building. The plan would provide parking for some 85 semis. Currently, the company has 34 trucks leaving the site each morning and returning each night. The board approved the rezoning which will now go before the Posey County Commissioners during their next meeting. The board also acted on two complaints. The first was filed back in January on property located at 515 Locust Street in Mount Vernon. The complaint stated that owners of the property, cited to be Loralei Barnes or Brigette Black,

have been parking a number of vehicles in the yard. The complaint stated that in the back yard you would find two pick-up trucks, two SUVs, two 4-wheelers, one utility trailer being used for storage and two off-road vehicle trailers as well as a bass boat and trailer. Certified notices have been sent to the address of record but have not been picked up and signed for. The board recommended that legal papers be served to the owners of the property. In the other complaint, Mary Seiler complained about property owned by Larry Horton and located at 315 Pearl Street in Mount Vernon. The complaint stated that the back yard area, especially in the fence line, is full of junk, bicycle frames and parts. Also included in the complaint was an old non-working grill along with a broken plastic fence, A decision on the complaint was tabled to the next meeting because individuals familiar with the property indicated that some improvements have already been made. The Area Plan Commission will meet again on the first Thursday of May at 6 p.m. at the Hovey House in Mount Vernon.

‘Fresh Brush’ continued from Page A1 most viewer participation votes at the end of the Exhibition on June 13,” Director Volz added. On Thursday, the “Quick Draw” competition is held and artist are everywhere around town in the late afternoon working to get finished in time. For this event, artists must register at the Salon, get their canvases stamped to show they are newly-created on the spot, and setup to paint between 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Completed paintings must be brought back for judging by 5:00 p.m. Four $100 awards will be given out, as well as other smaller prizes. “Nothing is more fun than golf carting around town to spot the artists creating their work, starting with the first brush, then seeing the finished product a short time later,” Director Volz suggested for observers. On Saturday, April 17, the Paint Out concludes with the art sale held in the Ribeyre Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artists, who painted during the days here at the “First Brush of Spring”, will sell art in many Christina and Grace Holder, left, and Meghan and Ella Weinzapfel, at right, participate in the media, many featuring scenes from around New Harmony Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, despite a few showers. This group had their New Harmony. Competition Awards for the wares inside a garage to avoid the rain. Vendors reported a good turnout. Photo by Dave Pearce entire Paint Out will begin at 2:30 p.m. on the

lawn of Holy Angels Community Center. As of now, 85 persons are registered for the total event, with 100 being the speculative number. The entire event is co-sponsored by the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association (IPAPA) and Hoosier Salon. Plein Air means painting outdoors in the fresh air, not a studio. Here, artists 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 week after the Paint Out features workshop classes by famed artist instructors. Some of these include Nancie Kingmertz’s two day workshop on working with pastels, Wyatt LeGrand on Plein Air Painting techniques, Kathy Anderson’s three day workshop on flowers, and William Schneider taking four days to teach finding your creativity . Some of these are already full, but you can check with Linda Volz for more information at 812.682.3970. Wearing a shirt sporting the slogan, “Art will save your soul,” Linda encourages everyone to attend and enjoy the “First Brush of Spring” in New Harmony. “Our town can breathe life into it now after that COVID year,” she reflected.

New elementary assistant position created in Mount Vernon By Lois Mittino Gray The April 5, meeting of the Mount Vernon School Board was presided over by Board Vice President Greg Oeth, in the absence of President Beth McFadin Higgins. Together, the board granted permission to the administration to create an assistant principal elementary position and to hire a grant program manager. Both openings will be advertised immediately on the school website and on the DOE state jobs portal. The Assistant Elementary Principal position was established for initial use at West Elementary School. “This is a good move in going forward and creating the position driven by available Title I grant funds. We’ll post the opening now and see if Principal Amanda Wilson can find someone who is a good fit for the school. If not, there is no pressure to fill it immediately, and we can advertise again next year,” explained School Superintendent Matt Thompson. “We feel there needs to be an assistant at West right now. There is a lot going on there and the grant money can extend the school day by one to one and a half hours to include an after-school program. It has our highest number of poverty level students,” Dr. Thompson said. Board member Kathy Weinzapfel asked about student enrollment number at West at this time. She was told there are about 370 students and 64.5 percent of those are considered poverty level. 33 percent are special needs students. Weinzapfel wondered what the plan is to continue to fund the position, if someone is hired, when grant money runs out. “We need to manage that grant well and aggressively go after more grant money that is out there for this,” he declared. He noted that Marrs Elementary is getting close to catching up with West in student number and, if funds allowed, a second in command could be considered in the future for Marrs and Farmersville Elementary Schools. In keeping with that goal, Director of Business Loren Evans told the board that the school district is advertising for a Grant Program Manager right now. “We have a lot of federal money coming in now at one time and we need someone to manage it through

the next two years. This includes CARES money, the American Recovery Plan Act, and the ESSER II allocation of 1.1 million dollars. This person would also help us apply for new grant monies, too.” In other personnel matters, the board confirmed the employment of Logan Worthington as an assistant high school baseball coach. He is in his first year as a physical education teacher at the junior high school. Resignations were accepted from Ebony Baker as a junior high ELA teacher, effective the end of the school year ; from Gaage Fetter as an assistant high school football coach on half stipend, effective immediately; from Amber Krieger as a West Elementary school secretary, effective April 9 and from Laura Varner and Norma Wolf in food services, both effective immediately. Kim Morton was granted permission to attend two Indiana School Board Association virtual workshops on April 6 and May4. In other school board action: -- approved the third and final test plot lease agreement for agriculture student classes. The Ports of Indiana will lease five acres to the school at a rent of $1.00 a month, with the fee to be waived. It must be used for agricultural purposes only in connection with a Future Farmers of America test plot. --approved the date revisions for the summer baseball and football camps as requested. Baseball camp dates were changed to June 1 through June 4 to avoid the final week of school. Football camp added the additional date of June 4 and it also will run from June 1 through June 4. --adopted revised policies 202.19 (criminal history information), 203.01(evaluating classified employees) , and 203.03 (salary guides and compensation) and noted policy 203.02 as reviewed. --Rick Jesch, NEA President, expressed his gratitude for the resolution adopted by the board at the last meeting opposing expansion of the state’s voucher program. He also spoke about the NEA’s opposition to the proposed state budget. He invited board members to an ISTA rally on Saturday, April 11 at the Four Freedoms Monument in Evansville against the school voucher expan-

sion bill. This week MV teachers will be dressing in a different color each day, starting with black, to represent sadness in how the legislators are treating public education. --The Biannual Financial Report is available in the Superintendent’s office for anyone who would like to view it. --Director of Buildings and Grounds Charlie Seifert will be looking into the possibility of turning three empty rooms at Hedges Central into the new location for the district’s Opportunity Center. “The program is great, but the facility it is in now is not ideal, especially during a pandemic, as it is crowded,” noted the School Superintendent. --Third grade IREADY results are in and there has been tremendous growth in student progress in all three buildings. --Additional awards in football and soccer were noted. Xavier Angel made Academic All-State in both sports. Brock Veatch made that honor in football, while Zach Culley earned it in soccer. Winter Sports Achievements were noted in Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Swim/Dive PAC, and Wrestling. --The board reviewed and discussed additional policies regarding personnel. The policies may be placed on a future agenda for possible action. -- The next board meeting is slated for Monday, April 19 at 5:45 p.m. in the Mount Vernon Senior High School media center.

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‘McKinney’ continued from Page A1 been set as yet.” His fiancée is Jessica Robinson and she graduates from the University of Evansville as a Physician’s Assistant, after completing her rotations in just a few weeks. “So, for now, Basco lives with me and I have a kennel for him at my parents’ home. Being a sporting dog breed, he loves to romp and play. When we get home at midnight after I work a split shift, I’m ‘dog-tired’, and he’s all ready to play. I let him run around and do his midnight zoomies before bedtime.” Kris takes Basco to the Sheriff’s Office some days just to let the other employees see him and get to know him. He likes to sniff everyone, being so scentoriented. “He gives everyone a sniff and then leans into them to be petted. I just like to walk him around to meet the other employees and get acquainted. If I need to deploy him on the road, they can see his abilities and know what he is able to do,” he described. Basco does not go into the jail with the inmates. Basco has already experienced field work successfully. He has seen action locating drugs in a traffic stop on the Interstate. He tracked and caught a fleeing suspect to a house. Two weeks ago, Basco participated in the big bust coordinated with the Narcotics Task Force. “I have to calm him down

when it is time to work. He gets excited when he sees his toy that he was trained on and we use for him to scent on. His sense of smell is so much better than ours. He can detect so much more. He is a great tool for our agency to use,” Deputy

McKinney observed. Basco is not the ﬁrst canine to be on the force. The last one before him retired in 2018 with his master. Several local people donated over $10,000 to purchase Basco trained from the kennels.

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Vikings overwhelm Princeton, lose close one to Mater Dei By Chris Morlan North Posey got in two of their four scheduled games last week. On Tuesday, the Vikings played at home against Princeton for a 14-0 win. On Wednesday, North Posey traveled to Evansville to play the Mater Dei Wildcats and lost a close one at 8-6. Last Thursday, the Vikings were supposed to play at Tell City and the game was postponed to a later date due to the weather. North Posey was scheduled to play at Perry Central last Saturday morning and again, this game was postponed due to rain. North Posey Coach Mark Kirkman said, “we played well against Princeton. Owen Spears pitched a great game. He had 69 pitches in the four innings he threw. 50 of the 69 pitches were strikes. Very impressive. (Chris) Akers home run was nice as was the 12-runs scored in the second inning. We came up a little short against Mater Dei. We have a few players that are not quite where they need to be yet. But they will be and as a team. We will be fine.” In the Princeton 14-0 win. Owen Spears and Gaige Kihn combined to throw a shutout. North Posey scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning to take a 2-0 advantage when Chris Akers hit a homerun. In the bottom of the second inning, the Vikings put the game out of the Tigers reach with scoring 12 runs. Owen Spears received the win for North Posey on the mound. Spears threw four innings, with only allowing four hits, no runs, walking one batter and striking out six at the plate. Gaige Kihn threw one inning for the Vikings coming out of the bullpen. Chris Akers led the Vikings in hitting by going two for two at the plate, with a

home run, a double, four RBI’s, two runs scored and a stolen base. The Vikings racked up 11 hits as a team. Along with Akers, North Posey received multiple hits from Jayden Wehmer, Gaige Kihn and Clay Douglas. VARSITY AT NORTH POSEY North Posey 14, Princeton 0 (Five Innings) Princeton 0-0-0-0-0 - 0-6-1 North Posey 2-12-0-0-X - 14-11-0 NORTH POSEY: G. Kihn 2-3, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB; L. Bass 0-1; K. LaVanchy 1-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB; C. Akers 2-2, 1 HR, 1 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB; C. Christie 0-3, 1 R; O. Spears 0-2, 1 R, 1 BB; J. Wehmer 2-2, 1 RBI; A. Elpers 0-1; H. Bender 0-1, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB; B. Elpers 1-1; J. Will 1-1, 2 RBI, 2 R; 2 SB, 1 BB; E. Luigs 0-1; C. Douglas 2-3, 3 RBI, 2 R; J. Wiggins 0-0, 2 SB PRINCETON: R. Thompson 0-3; M. Moody 3-3, 1 2B; S. Stone 1-3; B. Christy 1-2, 1 BB; E. Kruse 0-3; T. Engelbrecht 1-2; B. Kidd 0-1, 1 BB; D. Walden 0-1; C. Schaefer 0-1; I. Walden 0-1 Pitching NORTH POSEY: O. Spears (W) 4.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 6 K, 1 BB; G. Kihn 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 K, 1 BB PRINCETON: S. Stone (L) 1.2 IP, 6 H, 12 R, 5 ER, 2 K, 3 BB; B. Christy 1.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 K, 0 BB; T. Engelbrecht 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB North Posey played at Bosse Field last Wednesday night against the Evansville Mater Dei Wildcats. The Vikings stayed within reach of the Wildcats throughout most of the game until the end. Evansville Mater Dei pulled away late in an 8-6 victory over North Posey. In this high scoring game, North Posey had nine hits and

Mater Dei collected nine hits as a team. Clay Douglas started on the hill for North Posey. Douglas allowed six hits and four runs over four innings, striking out three. Jake Will came in the game and threw two innings for the Vikings. Harold Bender, Chris Akers and Jayden Wehmer each managed two hits to lead North Posey. Bryce Humphery led the Wildcats with three hits in four at bats. VARSITY AT BOSSE FIELD Evansville Mater Dei 8, North Posey 6, North Posey 0-1-0-2-1-0-2 - 6-9-1 Evansville Mater Dei 0-3-1-0-4 -0-X8-9-3 NORTH POSEY: G. Kihn 0-4; K. LaVanchy 0-4; C. Akers 2-4, 1 3B, 2 R, 1 SB; C. Christie 1-2, 1 R, 1 BB; O. Spears 0-2; A. Collins 1-2, 1 RBI, 1 R; J. Wehmer 2-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB; H. Bender 2-3; J. Will 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB; C. Douglas 0-4, 1 RBI; J. Wiggins 0-0, 1 SB EVANSVILLE MATER DEI: J. Wannemuhler 1-3, 2 RBI, 1 BB; W. Kiesel 0-2; K. Waugerman 0-2; C. Wells 1-2, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB; B. Humphery 3-4, 1 RBI, 1 SB; N. VanBibber 0-2, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB; R. Taylor 1-2, 1 3B, 2 R, 1 BB; W. Halbig 1-2, 1 R; M. Herrmann 1-2, 1 R; N. Knight 1-2, 2 BB, 1 RBI, 1 R; A. Frey 0-2, 1 RBI; T. Sitzman 0-1, 1 RBI, 1 R Pitching NORTH POSEY: C. Douglas 4.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 K, 3 BB; A. Collins 0.0 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 K, 1 BB; H. Bender 0.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 K, 2 BB; J. Will 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 K, 0 BB EVANSVILLE MATER DEI: W. KieNorth Posey senior Owen Spears shows the intensity that sel 3.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 6 K, 1 BB; K. led to a 14-0 shut-out of the Princeton Tigers this week. The Waugerman 3.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 K, senior has committed to play baseball for Oakland City Uni2 BB versity next season. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Mount Vernon High School classmates Xavier Angel and Braden Dike sign letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers this week. Photo by Garry Beeson

Wildcat standouts sign NLIs By Trisha L. Lopez Two Mount Vernon High School multi-sport standouts signed their letters of intent to play college athletics on Wednesday. Xavier Angel and Braden Dike made their college commitments in front of friends and family members in the Mount Vernon High School gymnasium. Angel, a member of the varsity soccer, football, cheer and baseball teams at Mount Vernon, committed to play soccer at Kentucky Wesleyan University in Owensboro, Ky. He plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business. As a member of the Wildcat football team, Angel broke Mount Vernon’s longest field goal record at Forest Park his senior season and had offers to play both soccer and football. He was recognized as a soccer team MVP and has earned All Conference and Academic All-State honors. Dike, a member of the varsity cross country, soccer and track teams at Mount Vernon, committed to run cross country and track at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisc. He plans to pursue a digital marketing degree and hopes to go into advertising. Dike was a three-time regional qualifier and twice ran at the semi-state cross country meet as a Wildcat. He was honored as a soccer team MVP and named All Conference in both the Big 8 and the PAC. “They both really have a great future in front of them,” Mount Vernon Soccer Coach Chris Cole said following Wednesday’s signing. “They are both very dedicated to what they want. They are going to go after it and get what they need. They are very hard working. They are not going to give up.” Dike said he enjoyed UW-Stout’s campus and was impressed by their cross country program, which has qualified for the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships three years in a row. “I’ve never really been away from home. I’m excited to go up there and run someplace I’ve never been. I like the city. It should be exciting,” Dike said. Denise Dike, Braden’s mom, said the ninehour drive to Menomonie might make attending her son’s events more difficult, but she thinks the choice was a good fit overall. She said the team runs in Terre Haute each year and she plans to make the trip there to watch him compete. “Once we met the coach we knew it was a

good fit,” Denise Dike said. “It’s a nice-sized town, nice-sized school. It just fit. He liked it. It was his favorite.” Angel said, like Dike, he was drawn to the small-town feel of his future home. He said he really enjoyed meeting the players and coaching staff. “I’m looking forward to the new competition that I’m going to be facing. I’ve played soccer for a pretty long time and sometimes you face the same kids over and over around this area,” Angel said. Bryan Angel, Xavier’s father, said his son did a lot of research before making his decision and said he looks forward to watching him play the sport that he’s loved for the last 14 years at the next level. “We’re thrilled to death and happy for him,” Bryan Angel said. “It’s emotional to a point because we’ve had him in soccer since he’s been little. You know his passion, desire and drive to be the best out on the soccer field is just really amazing to watch. Now he’s an inspiration to other players around him and helps them along, too.” Margaret Angel, Xavier’s mom, said she’s already adding KW purple to her wardrobe. “I’m so very proud of ‘X’ for achieving this goal. He’s put in so much hard work and extra effort to get to this point,” she said. “To see Xavier achieve this makes my heart full.” Dike said he’s had a lot of great role models and mentors at Mount Vernon, but he credited Mount Vernon Boys Cross Country Coach and Athletic Director Leigh Latshaw for pushing him to succeed. “A lot of coaches have really been mentors. Mrs. Latshaw has been a really big mentor for me. She pushed me beyond limits I didn’t know I had. She’s been a really good coach. She gave me a lot of confidence which I lacked,” Dike said. Cole, a first year soccer coach for the Wildcats, said both Angel and Dike were “natural leaders” and role models for younger players on his team. “They’ve made a huge impact. These were the guys that everybody looked to on the field, off the field, all the time. They were the models. I’m just using them as an example for the kids coming up. There’s a lot of underclassmen that really looked up to them and watched them. They led by example,” Cole said.

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Wildcat track, golf, get their feet wet By River Snodgrass After the hard work in the preseason, the Wildcats are off to a great start in Track and Field. After finishing third and second at two meets the previous week, they came out and performed tremendously with a day that finally consisted of good weather. First place finishers for the Cats were Jacob Swartz in the 110 hurdles, Khai Willard in pole vault, Caleb Tyus in long jump, and Trevor Frisby in the 300 meter hurdles. Second place finishers for the Cats consisted of the 3200 meter relay of Carson Tucker, Scott Russell, Rylan Paul, Ethan Sutfin, Sam Heckman in the 110 meter hurdles, the 400 meter relay consisting of River Snodgrass, Ace Reeves, Colton Lippe, and Luke Hoehn, Noah Gordon in high jump, Brady Ford in the discus, River Snodgrass in the 200 meter dash, and Jacob Swartz in the 300 meter hurdles. Third place finishers were Luke Hoehn in the 100 meter dash, River Snodgrass in the 400 meter dash, Luke Hoehn in long jump, and Ace Reeves in the 200. The boys finished second behind Harrison, beating Mater Dei by three points. The Lady Wildcats also performed phenomenally in the meet against Mater Dei and Harrison. First place finishers consisted of Emma Thompson in the mile and the 800 meter run, Kori Leverenz in the 400 meter dash, Mount Vernon’s 1600 meter relay consisting of Kori Leverenz, Grace Schroeder, Maddie Maier, and Emma Thompson, and Maddie Maier in pole vault.

Second place finishers consist of the lady Cat’s 400 meter relay made up of Kori Leverenz, Lera Wilson, Grace Schroeder, and Natalie King, Lear Wilson in the 100 meter dash, Grace Thompson in discus, and Lera Wilson in long jump. Third place finishers were Lera Wilson in the 200 meter dash, and Maddie Maier in high jump. The Wildcats finished 2nd in the meet, beating Harrison by 1 point. Although the scheduled meet for Mount Vernon’s track team was cancelled due to weather on Saturday, the golf team still went and participated in the Washington invite at 1 p.m. The Cats performed well in the face of rain and wind that affected the conditions of the course. Dru Henderson led the Wildcats, shooting an 87 in 18 holes. Following Dru Henderson was Logan Dutkiewicz with a 107, Zach Culley with a 109, and Alex Carlisle also shooting a 109. The Wildcats ended up getting 10th out of 14 teams at a well played match despite strong wind and rain. Prior to the invite, the Wildcats started out their season 2-1, beating Day School and Harrison. Dru Henderson once again led the Wildcats in this match, shooting a tremendous 40 in nine holes. Zach Culley, Logan Dutkiewicz, and Alex Carlisle again followed Dru, shooting a 47, 50, and 51 respectively. Although the Cats lost to Memorial, they played very well. Dru Dru Henderson makes solid contact with the ball on his Henderson led the Wildcats for a third time, with a score of 41 in nine holes. Dru was followed by Mac Conyers, Zach Culley, approach shot during one of the Wildcat matches this week. and Logan Dutkiewicz shooting a 52, 51, and 55 respectively. Photo by Garry Beeson

Quinzer sees desired improvement in Wildcat early games By Trisha L. Lopez The Wildcats baseball team picked up its first win of the season on Thursday against PAC rival Boonville after a big fifth inning led to a 7-2 road victory for Mount Vernon. Senior Brock Veatch gave the Wildcats four-and-twothirds innings on the mound, striking out six and allowing five hits and two runs en route to his first career varsity win. Junior Hayden Huss recorded the last seven outs to earn the save. Junior Keaton Kern led the Wildcats offense, going 2 for 4 from the plate. Mount Vernon had nine hits on the night. The conference win was the highlight of a week that Coach Paul Quinzer said showed a lot of improvement for Mount Xavier Angel makes solid contact with the ball during Vernon, despite a 7-2 loss to South Spencer on Tuesday and baseball action this week. Photo by Garry Beeson a 7-3 loss to Mater Dei on Fri-

day. The Wildcats were leading both games in early innings before both teams scored late to take away wins. “We had a good week,” Quinzer said. “We spent time in practice working on our errors from the week before. Overall, we looked a lot better each game we played this week. We have a lot left to work on, but very happy with the improvements.” Senior Kayden Hamilton went four innings on the bump for the Wildcats against the Rebels on Tuesday. The right hander struck out four and allowed five runs on five hits. Juniors Tyler Brown and Braxton Daws threw in relief. Senior Blake Ritzert and Kern led the Wildcats at the plate with two hits each. The team had seven hits on the night. “South Spencer was a big improvement over last week’s games with fewer errors and

better at bats. Our battery was much better,” Quinzer said. Ritzert took the mound for Mount Vernon at Bosse Field on Friday against Mater Dei, holding the Wildcats scoreless for three innings, before giving up two runs in the fourth and one run in the fifth. He struck out two and gave up six hits. Brown came in relief in the fifth and took the loss. Huss led Mount Vernon’s offense, going 2-for-3 at the plate. The Wildcats had six hits in the contest. “Mater Dei was a tough loss. The boys played well. Blake threw well, kept Mater Dei off balance for nearly five innings. Just a tough sixth,” Quinzer said. Mount Vernon’s junior varsity team fell to North Posey at home on Monday and tied with Mater Dei on Tuesday. The JV Wildcats had seven hits in the 13-4 loss to the Vikings. Zarek Seidensticker had

nine strikeouts in 4.2 innings of work on the mound. He held the Vikings scoreless going into the top of the fourth inning with the Wildcats up 2-0. Kyle Holder and Aidan Watters led Mount Vernon at the plate with two hits each. They battled back from a 10-run first inning deficit on the road to Mater Dei to finish with a 12-12 tie on Tuesday. The Wildcats scored two runs in the third and two runs in the fourth to take the score to 11-4 and put up six in the sixth to shrink the deficit to a run going into the seventh. They took the lead 12-11 in the top of the seventh, but Mater Dei scored to tie it in the bottom of the seventh. Mater Dei doesn’t have lights at their field, forcing the game to end in a tie. Up next for the varsity team is a home PAC match up against Washington on Tuesday.

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Mount Vernon No. 1 singles player Lauren Boeke is 2-0 , defeating North Posey and Harrison. Photo by Garry Beeson By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon girls tennis defeated conference and county rival North Posey at home 3-2 on Thursday and Evansville Harrison 5-0 on Tuesday. Varsity results against the Lady Vikings on Thursday were: #1 Singles, Lauren Boeke defeated Sydni Flowers, 6-4, 6-4; #2 Singles, Morgan Woods beat Alexa Simmons, 6-1, 6-1; #3 Singles, Lily Denning fell to Meaghan Pearl, 6-1, 6-3; #1 Doubles, Brooklyn Shell and Jenna Veatch beat Carlson/Newman, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5; #2 Doubles, Emma Schmidt and Grace Lueder fell

to Gauer/Heath, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0. Junior varsity results were: Sadie Redman and Sophie Kloppenburg defeated Pardon/Cullman, 6-2, 6-3, 6-0; Olivia Culley and Alison Gansman beat Meyer/Galindo, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1; Ella McCune and Kelsey Martin fell to Schmitt/Goebel, 8-0, 8-0. “The North Posey match was a close one that had all of us coaches discussing how you rarely see teams competing at such a high level this early in the season,” Wildcats Tennis Coach Scott Smith said. “The match was tied 2-2 and fell to our #1 Doubles team of Brooklyn Shell and Jenna Veatch to deliver the win. At 5-5 in the third set, Shell and Veatch upped their game with some aggressive play and clinched the victory against our county rivals.” Varsity results against the Lady Warriors on Tuesday were: #1 Singles, Boeke defeated Eliza Lind, 6-0, 6-2; #2 Singles, Woods beat Kaylee Hilliard, 6-1, 6-1; #3 Singles, Denning defeated Lilliam Fuhrer, 6-3, 6-1; #1 Doubles, Shell and Veatch defeated Henton/Henton, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2; #2 Doubles, Lueder and Schmidt beat Bentley/ Clark, 6-4, 7-5. Junior varsity results were: Redman defeated Angelica Sedillo, 6-0, and Autumn Hatfield, 6-0; Culley and Ella McCune beat Chen/Miranda, 6-4, and Ellis/Gill, 6-1. “Against Harrison, I was really impressed with our singles play at both the varsity and JV level,” Smith said. “Lauren Boeke, Morgan Woods and Lily Denning all played at high levels against opponents whose style of tennis could easily have caused them difficulty, but they stayed focused and got the win. Sadie Redman was also impressive in her JV singles debut, winning decisively 6-0 and 6-0 against two separate opponents.” The Lady Wildcats will travel to conference foe South Spencer on Tuesday and host the Mount Vernon invite on Saturday.

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North Posey tennis Vikings make sweep of South Spencer By Chris Morlan On Thursday afternoon, the North Posey girls’ tennis team

traveled to Mount Vernon to take on the Lady Wildcats. These two schools displayed

a great performance. When it was all said and done, Mount Vernon beat North Posey 3-2.

Lauren Boeke (Mount Vernon) defeated Sydni Flowers (North Posey) in two

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sets 6-4 and 6-4 of the One Singles match. During the Two Singles match, Morgan Woods (Mount Vernon) beat Alexa Simmons (North Posey) in two sets 6-2 and 6-1. In the Three Singles match, Meaghan Pearl (North Posey) defeated Lily Denning (Mount Vernon) in two sets 6-1 and 6-3. Brooklyn Shell/Jenna Veatch (Mount Vernon) won the One Doubles match by beating Ellie Carlson/Rachel Newman (North Posey) in three sets 6-1, 4-6 and 7-5. Kennedy Gauer/Jenna Heath (North Posey) defeated Grace Leader /Emma Schmidt (Mount Vernon) of the Two Doubles match in three sets by the scores of 4-6, 6-2 and 6-0. The North Posey girls’ tennis team played their first home match of the season last Tuesday afternoon against the South Spencer Lady Rebels. North Posey had a great out-

ing and swept South Spencer 5-0 for their first team win of the season. Sydni Flowers (North Posey) beat Jacy Jarboe (South Spencer) in two sets 6-3 and 6-3 of the One Singles match. In the Two Singles match, Alexa Simmons (North Posey) defeated Lily Basham (South Spencer) in two sets 7-6 and 6-4. Meaghan Pearl (North Posey) won the Three Singles match against Kaitlyn Tindle (South Spencer) in two sets 6-3 and 6-1. In the One Doubles match, Rachel Newman/Ellie Carlson (North Posey) defeated Sydney Hatchett/Abigayle Mullen (South Spencer) in two sets 6-0 and 6-3. Jenna Heath/Kennedy Gauer (North Posey) won the Two Doubles match against Skylar Young/ Kiya White (South Spencer) in three sets 6-3, 1-6 and 6-1. For the season, the Lady Vikings have one win and two losses.

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Viking track coaches seeing progress in early part of season By Chris Morlan Last Thursday, the North Posey boys’ and girls’ track teams competed in their second meet of the season at Princeton High School. This was a quadruple meet between North Posey, Princeton, Southridge and North Daviess. Both boys’ and girls’ teams finished third overall and there were some outstanding individual performances. In a quadruple meet, there are five places awarded per each race and field event. In the boys’ meet, Southridge won the team scores with 90 points, followed by Princeton in second place with 74 points, North Posey placed third with 51 points and North Daviess finished fourth with 26 points. After the meet, North Posey boys’ coach Justin Wagner said, “I thought our team as a whole performed a lot better than we did the week before, which is the progress that we’re working to make each week. We want to be a little better each meet. I think across the board, the boys improved their times, heights and distances. This was only our second meet of the season. To see the kid’s grow in one week is encouraging and they are working hard. Very fortunate we have a hard-working group of kids, but in general. We have a great group of kids. Excited to see the kids keep growing and improving. Like I told the kids in practice, we want to be at our best in May and right now we are building towards that.” The Vikings had two individuals win first place ribbons. Senior Caleb Doubler won the discus with a throw of 118-feet, two inches. Doubler has won the discus throw in both North Posey meets this season. The other North Posey winner was senior Jaxon Wiggins in the 200-meter dash. Wiggins dominated this race and pulled away from the pack of runners at ease. This was Wiggins second win in the 200-meter dash out of two track

meets this season. Other Vikings on the boys’ team that placed in the Princeton quadruple meet were Caleb Doubler in the shot put with a thirdplace finish and a throw of 36-feet, 10 inches. Jaxon Wiggins finished third in the long jump with a clearance of 18-feet, six and a half inches. Brian Banks placed fifth in the long jump at 18-feet, four inches. Austin Danhauer placed second in the high jump at five feet, eight inches. Tyler Underwood finished third in the high jump at five feet, eight inches. Clayton Lutz placed fourth in the high jump at five feet, four inches. The North Posey 4 x 100-meter relay team of Liam Stone, Clayton Lutz, Ian Wallace and Jaxon Wiggins placed third with a time of 47.02 seconds. The Viking 4 x 400-meter relay team of Austin Danhauer, Brian Banks, Riley Basham and Tyler Underwood placed second with a time of 3:51. Thomas Turner placed third in the 110-meter hurdles in a time of 18.03 seconds. Kedrick Wahl finished fifth in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 20.06 seconds. Liam Stone placed fourth in the 200-meter dash. Brian Banks finished fourth in the 400-meter dash in a time of 55.86 seconds. Thomas Turner placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 47.17 seconds. Kedrick Wahl placed fifth in the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 47.74 seconds. Logan Herke finished fourth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:21. Nathan Schoening placed fifth in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:41. The Princeton girls track team won their quadruple meet with 98 points. Southridge came in second place with 79 points. North Posey finished third with 47 points and North Daviess in fourth place with 17 points. There were three girls on the North Posey track team who won an event. Senior Brooke Coleman won the 1600-meter run

in a time of 5:44. Senior Taylor Freeman won the 300-meter hurdles in a time of 54.83 seconds. Junior Lyndsey Gentil won the high jump at four feet, eight inches. In two track meets this season, Gentil has won both high jump competitions. Other Lady Vikings placing at the Princeton quadruple meet were Reagan Koester placing third in the 200-meter dash with a time of 29.59 seconds. Koester also placed third in the 400-meter dash in a time of 1:06. Audrey Hirsch finished fifth in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:09. Taylor Freeman finished third in the long jump at 14-feet, seven inches. Mason Ashby placed third in the 800-meter run with a time of 3:04. Abby Rittichier finished fifth in the 800-meter run with a time of 3:11. Olivia Esche placed second in the 3200-meter run with a time of 13:02. The Lady Viking 4 x 800-meter relay team of Brooke Coleman, Audrey Hirsch, Mason Ashby and Olivia Esche placed third with a time of 10:59. North Posey finished second in the 4 x 400-meter relay with the team of Brooke Coleman, Audrey Hirsch, Reagan Koester and Taylor Freeman in a time of 4:37. North Posey girls’ coach Jessica Moll said, “our girls showed they are ready to compete and prove that even with a small team. We can compete. Brooke (Coleman) was amazing. She does the strength program every day and it really shows. She broke her personal record by 10 seconds in the 1600-meter run. Brooke showed why she’s one of our top runners and why being strong in every aspect is vital. Taylor Freeman showed everyone she is a powerhouse as well. She won the 300-meter hurdles by a landslide and placed in the long jump.” The boys and girls track teams will compete again this Thursday at Evansville Central in a triangular meet against Evansville Central and Evansville North. This meet will start at 5 p.m.

Lady Vikings come out firing in pair of conference outings

Ashton Elpers shows good speed during her inside-thepark home run with an error assist during the win over Tell City Photo by Dave Pearce

By Chris Morlan Sophomore Erin Hoehn continues to display how dominant she is as a softball player. Last Thursday evening in a home game against the Gibson Southern Lady Titans, Hoehn hit two home runs and pitched a complete game on the mound by striking out 11 batters and only allowing five hits in the 7-3 win. Hoehn’s home runs were in the first and sixth innings. After the game, North Posey coach Gary Gentil said, “Erin had a very good night on the mound and at the plate against Gibson Southern. She was able to keep them off balance most of the night. Lauren (Kihn) and Maddy (Olander) have been working very hard on their hitting. They both keep improving all the time. The entire team is constantly working on improvement.” The Lady Vikings also had multiple hits from Lauren Kihn, Maddy Olander and Kennedy Hallam. Kihn was perfect at the plate going four for four with a double, three runs scored and one run batted in. Olander went four for four hitting with three doubles and drove in two runs. Hallam finished the game with two hits on three at bats and one walk. AT NORTH POSEY North Posey 7, Gibson Southern 3 Gibson Southern 0-2-0-1-0-0-0 — 3-5-0 North Posey 2-3-0-0-0-2-X — 7-15-0 NORTH POSEY: L. Kihn 4-4, 1 2B, 3 R, 1 RBI; E. Hoehn 3-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 BB; B. Goedde 0-2; H. Lowe 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB; M. Olander 4-4, 3 2B, 2 RBI; K. Hallam 2-3, 1 BB; S. Renshaw 0-2; A. Fullop 0-3; A. Blankenship 0-3; A. Lowe 1-3 GIBSON SOUTHERN: No player stats available Pitching NORTH POSEY: E. Hoehn (W), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 11 K, 1 BB GIBSON SOUTHERN: No pitching stats available The North Posey girls’ softball team played their second straight home game in the last two days last Friday against the Tell City Marksmen. North Posey controlled this game from the start and shut out Tell City 5-0. The Lady Vikings held the Lady Marksmen to two hits as a team for the game. North Posey improved their season record to four wins and one loss on the year. This game was scoreless until the bottom of the third inning when North Posey got some runs on the scoreboard. Erin Hoehn

was called for strike three, but it was a wild pitch and Ava Lowe ran from third base to the home plate for the Lady Vikings first score of the game. A few batters later, Maddy Olander singles a bunt to the Tell City first baseman. Lauren Kihn and Erin Hoehn each score off the Olander bunt to make the score 3-0. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Ashton Elpers hit an inside the park home run on a line drive to right field to give the Lady Vikings a 4-0 advantage. Shaina Farrar hit a single. Then Lauren Kihn hits a single to score Farrar and make the score 5-0 in favor of the Lady Vikings. For the game, North Posey had six hits as a team. North Posey received hits from Lauren Kihn, Ashton Elpers, Maddy Olander, Kennedy Hallam, Ava Lowe and Shaina Farrar. On the pitcher mound, Brooklyn Goedde received the win and had two strikeout and only allowed two hits and no runs. Erin Hoehn came in from the bullpen and allowed no hits or runs with nine strikeouts. Coach Gentil said after the game, “Brooklyn Goedde started pitching and did really good the first three and a third innings. Then we brought in Erin (Hoehn) to help finish the game. The both combined for a two-hitter and another PAC victory. Lauren Kihn went one for two with three stolen bases, Maddy Olander went one for two, Ava Lowe one for one, Shaina Farrar one for one and Ashton Elpers one for two which was an inside the park home run. We have been very fortunate that our team has different people stepping up when called upon. We are very young, and it is very early in the season. But we do like the work that this team shows every day.” AT NORTH POSEY North Posey 5, Tell City 0 Tell City 0-0-0-0-0-0-0 — 0-2-0 North Posey 0-0-3-0-0-2-X — 5-6-0 NORTH POSEY: L. Kihn 1-2, 1 RBI, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 SB; E. Hoehn 0-4, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB; A. Elpers 1-2, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R; H. Lowe 0-2, 2 BB; M. Olander 1-3, 2 RBI, 1 SB; K. Hallam 1-1, 1 BB; A. Fullop 0-2, 1 BB; B. Goedde 0-1; A. Blankenship 0-2, 1 BB, 1 SB; A. Lowe 1-2, 1 R, 1 SB; S. Farrar 1-1, 1 R, 1 SB; J. Wehmer 0-0, 1 SB TELL CITY: No player stats available Pitching NORTH POSEY: B. Goedde (W) 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 K, 1 BB; E. Hoehn 3.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 9 K, 0 BB

Lady Wildcats see both side of lop-sided scores this week By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon softball picked up a decisive PAC victory on the road at Washington on Saturday, scoring 14 runs in the fifth inning en route to a 16-1 win. The Lady Wildcats had 20 hits on the day. Junior Baylee Rhodes led Mount Vernon’s offense with four hits and three RBIs. Sophomore Mallory Mason had three hits. Senior Paige Robinson, sophomore Kaylen Salee, freshman Hannah West, sophomore Peyton Rush, freshman Cora Bell and junior Destiny Morgan had two hits each. Bell had three RBIs. Sophomore Cherish Anderson, Robinson and West had two RBIs each. Rush allowed six hits and one run in seven innings on the mound for Mount Vernon.

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“Our energy was back and the girls played like I know they can. Almost every single player had a hit in the outing. It was a great conference win for us,” Wildcats Head Coach Kasey Spindler said. The Lady Wildcats started the week with a tough loss at home to Evansville North on Monday. Mount Vernon was down 4-0 going into the bottom of the fifth inning, but scored twice to cut the lead in half going into the sixth. North put up two more in the top of the six, but the Lady Wildcats answered, going into the seventh trailing 6-4. Mount Vernon had the bases loaded with no outs, but only scored one run in the bottom of the seventh to take the 6-5 loss. Mount Vernon had nine hits. Mason had had two hits and Robinson had two RBIs in the contest. “I was extremely proud of the fight the girls had in this game. We had the opportunity to win it, but just couldn’t capitalize on them,” Spindler said. They were held to just two hits in a 14-0 road loss to PAC rival Boonville on Thursday. Rush and Robinson had one hit each. Spindler said the game was “disappointing.” “We did not come out and play MV softball,” she said. “Boonville is a great program and our mindset was just not there that

day. We had six errors in that game and you are never going to beat a great team with that defensive performance.” Spindler said Mason was her “player of the week.” “She has made spectacular catches in the outfield and hit exceptionally well at the plate this week,” she said. The Mount Vernon junior varsity softball team tied Evansville North 7-7 on Tuesday and fell to Boonville 10-0 on Thursday. The Lady Wildcats were down 6-1 to the Lady Huskies going into the bottom of the third inning on Tuesday when the offense came alive and they scored five runs to tie the game. North scored in the top of the fourth and Mount Vernon answered, but both teams were held scoreless for the rest of the contest. Brianna Cobb threw all seven innings for the Lady Wildcats. Alexis Alldredge, Cora Bell and Lily Sizemore had two hits each. The Lady Pioneers scored 10 early runs against Mount Vernon on Thursday. The Lady Wildcats were held to just three hits on the night. Amber Allyn, Keirra Deig and Brianna Cobb had one hit each. Up next for the Lady Wildcats (3-5) is conference and county rival North Posey (4-1) at home on Monday. They face Evansville Harrison on Wednesday and Forest Park on Saturday.

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APRIL 13, 2021

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2021-142 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT Cause No. 65C01-2103-EU-000029 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VELMA P. HEIN, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that Kristy L. Georgesen and JoBerta H. Campbell were on the 31st day of March, appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Velma P. Hein, Deceased, who died testate on January 30, 2021, and were authorized to proceed with the administration of said decedent’s estate without Court Supervision. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. DATED at Mt. Vernon, Indiana this 31st day of March 2021. KAY KILGORE, Clerk, Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana By: Donna Curtis Deputy JOHN P. BROADHEAD Attorney for Personal Representatives Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC One Main Street, Suite 201 Evansville, IN 47708-1473 Ph: 812-452-3577 Fax: 812-421-4936 Email: john.broadhead@skofirm.com Published in the Posey County News on April 6, April 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

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POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2021 TERM

CAUSE NO. 65C01-2103-EU-000027 IN THE MATTER OF THE ) UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF ) THOMAS “WILLIAM BRAND DENTON, ) DECEASED. ) ATTORNEY: BENDER LAW, LLC William H. Bender 17 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 430 Poseyville, Indiana 47633 Phone: (812) 874-3636, (812) 985-2102 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA In the matter of the estate of Thomas William Brand Denton, Deceased Notice is hereby given that Trishana D. Wheeler was on the 26th day of March, 2021, appointed Administrator of the estate of Thomas William Brand Denton, deceased, who died on the 16th day of January, 2021. All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine ( 9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, this 31st day of March, 2021 Kay Kilgore, Posey Circuit Court Clerk By: Donna Curtis Deputy Published in the Posey County News on April 6, April 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-147 SECTION 7.5 FORM FOUR: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION PLAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION, ON THE 13TH DAY OF May, 2021, AT 6:00 PM AT THE HOVEY HOUSE, 330 WALNUT STREET, MT. VERNON, INDIANA, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST BY JEREMY C. THIEM & KAY E. THIEM FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF REPLAT OF LOT 15 & LOT 16 GEORGE C. WILEY SUBDIVISION. SAID SUBDIVISION INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN ROBB TOWNSHIP, LOCATED AT 54 ENDICOTT STREET, TO WIT: LEGAL DESCRIPTION (LOT 15 - 0.28 ACRES): Replat of Lots Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16) in George C. Wiley Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Deed Book 68, Page 469, in the Office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana and being part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Four (4) South, Range Twelve (12) West, Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Lot 16 of said subdivision; thence along the south lines of Lot 16 and Lot 15 North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 172.00 feet to the Southwest Corner of Lot 15 of said subdivision; thence along the west line of said Lot 15 North 00 degrees 39 minutes 18 seconds West 70.68 feet to the Northwest Corner of said Lot 15; thence along the north lines of said Lot 15 and Lot 16 South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 172.00 feet to the Northeast Corner of said Lot 16; thence along the east line of said Lot 16 South 00 degrees 39 minutes 18 seconds East 70.68 feet to the point of beginning. CONTAINING 0.28 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Subject to all legal rights-of-way and/or easements. Written suggestions or objections to the provisions of said request may be filed with the Secretary of the Area Plan Commission at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Posey County Area Plan Commission at the time and place specified. Said hearing may be continued from time to time as may be necessary. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the said request, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA BY: MARK SEIB (President) Published in the Posey County News on April 13, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-138 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0012-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $28,812.89 Cause Number: 65D01-1903-MF-000101 Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST, SERIES INABS 2005-A, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, Defendant: ANGELA S SMITH and ET.AL. By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County 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: THE NORTH HALF OF LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12) IN WILLIAM NETTLETON’S ENLARGEMENT OF THE CITY OF MT. VERNON, POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. SUBJECT TO ALL LIENS, EASMENTS AND ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD. Commonly Known as: 229 NETTLETON ST, MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620 Parcel No. 65-27-08-325-025.000-018 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. Matthew C. Gladwell, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 30493-49 Reisenfeld & Associates LPA LLC By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant 3962 Red Bank Road Phone: 812-838-1321 Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 322-7000 Center Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein. Published in the Posey County News on April 6, April 13, April 20, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-146 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0011-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $138,230.28 Cause Number: 65D01-2011-MF-000377 Plaintiff: LOANCARE, LLC Defendant: DEBRA J. FARRAR 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 Seventeen (17) in the Original Part of the Town of Wadesville, ALSO, Part fo Lot Eighteen (18) in the Original Part of the Town of Wadesvllle, Indiana, and described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of said Lot Eighteen (18); thence North 40 degrees 18 minutes West, along and upon the Westerly line of said Lot Eighteen (18), Thirty-seven (37) (set; thence North 49 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East, and parallel with the Southerly line of said Lot Eighteen (18), One Hundred Thirty-two (132) feet to a point on the Easterly line of said Lot Eighteen (18); thence South 40 degrees 16 minutes, East, along and upon the Easterly line of Lot Eighteen (18), Thirty-seven (37) feet to the Southeast Corner of said Lot Eighteen (18); thence South 49 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds West, along and upon the Southerly line of said Lot Eighteen (18), One Hundred Thirty-Two (132) feet to the place of beginning. ALSO, Part of Lot Sixteen (16) in the Original Part of Town of Wadesville, Indiana, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Westerly line of Lot Sixteen (16) In the Original Part of the Town of Wadesville, Indiana, said point being North 40 degrees 16 minutes West, Thirty-seven (37) feet from the Southwest Corner of said Lot Sixteen (10); thence continue North 40 degrees 16 minutes West, along and upon the Westerly line of said Lot (16) Twenty-three (23) feet to the Northwest Comer of said Lot; thence North 49 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East, along and upon the Northerly line of said Lot Sixteen (16), One Hundred Thirty-two (132) feet to the Northeast Comer of said Lot Sixteen (16); thence South 40 degrees 16 minutes East, along and upon the Easterly line of Lot Sixteen (16), Twenty-three (23) feet; thence South 49 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds West, and parallel with the Northerly line of said Lot Sixteen (16), One Hundred Thirty-two (132) feet to the place of beginning. Commonly Known as: 7218 MAIN STREET, WADESVILLE, IN 47638 Parcel No. 65-06-08-301-025.000-005 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. Phillip A. Norman, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 13737-64 By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant Phillip A. Norman PC Phone: (812) 838-1321 2110 Calumet Avenue Valparaiso, IN 46383 Center Township (219) 462-5104 The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published Published in the Posey County News on April 13, April 20, April 27, 2021 - hspaxlp

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IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN KESSLER. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Donna Allyn and Rhonda Sammet were on the 31st day of March, 2021 appointed as Co Personal Representatives of the Estate of Helen Kessler, deceased, who died on June 1, 2020, and were authorized to administer said estate without court supervision. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. DATED at Mt. Vernon, Indiana this 31st day of March 2021. Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By Donna Curtis Deputy Thomas G. McClellan Attorney #9442-65 109 E. 2nd Street P.O. Box 664 Mount Vernon Indiana 47620 Telephone 812-838-6649 Attorney for the Co Personal Representatives Published in the Posey County News on April 13, April 20, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-148 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2021 TERM CAUSE NO. 65C01 -21 03-EU-000028 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF MARTHA S. KEY, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Mary E. Buchanan was, on the 31st day of March, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Martha S. Key, who died on 1st day of March, 2021. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. DATED at Mount Vernon, Indiana this 1st day of March 2021. Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court for Posey County, Indiana Beth McFadin Higgins (IN#11615-65) ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE McFadin Higgins & Folz, LLP 227 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620 Telephone: (81 2) 838-9720 bethmh@mhfmvlaw.com Published in the Posey County News on April 13, April 20, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-144 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0013-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be satisfied: $152,363.35 Cause Number: 65D01-2003-MF-000089 Plaintiff: LOANCARE, LLC Defendant: ESTATE OF TROY G. HIGGINSON and ANGELA M. HAPPE AIKIA ANGELA M. HIGGINSON, DEMPSEY FUNKHOUSER, LINDSEY A. FLIGGINSON, AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF TROY G. HIGGINSON, PEGGY SUE HIGGINSON, AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF TROY G. HIGGINSON, TYLER G. FLIGGINSON, AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF TROY G. HIGGINSON, TYLER G. ELIGGINSON, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF TROY G. HIGGINSON, HOOSIER ACCOUNTS SERVICE, LARRY HORTON, LAW OFFICES OF STEVEN K. DEIG, LLC, PRICELESS CONSTRUCTION, LLC, THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES AND CREDITORS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, OF THE ESTATE OF TROY G. HIGGINSON By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County 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: Two Hundred Forty Feet on the South End of the East Half (E/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Five (5) South, Range Thirteen (13) West, containing Three and Sixty Hundredths (3.60) Acres, more or less. Commonly known as: 1000 WADE ROAD, WADESVILLE, IN 47638 Parcel No. 65-07-26-400-022.001-005 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. David M Bengs, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 16646-20 Marinosci Law Group, PC By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant 455 West Lincolnway Phone: 812-838-1321 Suite B Valparaiso, IN 46385 Center Township (219) 531-3508 The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published Published in the Posey County News on April 13, April 20, April 27, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-145 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0009-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $130,725.58 Cause Number: 65D01-1908-MF-000342 Plaintiff: FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Defendant: SOPHIE ANN REICH By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County 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 SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY-SIX (36), TOWNSHIP FIVE (5) SOUTH, RANGE TWELVE (12) WEST, LYING IN ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY-SIX (36), TOWNSHIP FIVE (5) SOUTH, RANGE TWELVE (12) WEST, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED BY MEASURING FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION WITH A BEARING OF SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, ALONG AND UPON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION, FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE AND FORTY HUNDREDTHS (483.40) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SUBJECT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION; THENCE FROM SAID BEGING POINT MEASURING SOUTH 0 DEGREES 23 MINUTES EAST AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION EIGHT-ONE AND EIGHTONE HUNDREDTHS (81.81) FEET TO THE POINT IN THE CENTER OF A POSEY COUNTY ROAD; THENCE MEASURING NORTH 87 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE CENTER OF POSEY COUNTY ROAD, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND FORTYNINE HUNDREDTHS (156.49) FEET TO A POINT; THENCE MEASURING NORTH 0 DEGREES 23 MINUTES WEST AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION; SEVENTY-THREE AND FORTY-SIX HUNDREDTHS (73.46) FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION; THENCE MEASURING NORTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST ALONG AND UPON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND TWENTY-EIGHT HUNDREDTHS (156.28) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly Known as: 11618 BOBERG RD., EVANSVILLE, IN 47712 Parcel No. 65-06-36-400-033.000-016 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. Valerie Matheis, Plintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No 28670-02 Nelson & Frankenberger By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant 550 Congressional Blvd, Suite 210 Phone: 812-838-1321 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 844-0106 Robinson Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published Published in the Posey County News on April 13, April 20, April 27, 2021 - hspaxlp

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Less is Moore Posey County Moore family finds simplicity to their liking

Patrick Moore with his wife Bobbie and daughters Madelyn and Maggie. Photo by Dave Pearce spends a lot of time working, now it involves a good deal of time doing things he and the family enjoy. “We decided I could work a little less and just have more time,” Patrick said. “It works for us.” “I love it,” his wife Bobbie said. “I was telling my sister about this just the other day. I am surprised by how much I enjoy the peace of not being interrupted by all the technology all the time. We’re just not inundated with all that stuff. Out here we can go for hikes or go up to the pond and watch the tadpoles. We can shoot our bows. It is just time away from Bobbie Moore shows her daughter Maggie a few of the everything else.” The plan began to come totadpoles she scooped up in her hand at the edge of the pond. gether about four or five years Photo by Dave Pearce ago when the Moores bought a By Dave Pearce be simplified. So they did. The Patrick Moore famIt really wasn’t an “all of a few acres on Indiana Highway ily has been happier with less sudden” decision. They have 69 North a few miles out of stress and more time to enjoy had their share of life at a hec- New Harmony. It didn’t take life lately. There is no magic tic pace. But that has changed. them very long to realize that potion. They didn’t have to The family will live life they wanted to build on the send off for an expensive plan more simply and to try and land and have some space and or kit. They just decided that if become more self-sustaining. time for themselves. “It’s a funny story, really,” life was to be enjoyed, it must And even though Patrick

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Patrick explained. “I work as a fireman in Evansville and a buddy of mine built his own house. We had talked about building on some property over on Copperline Road. But I began looking around for different property. I had never been on Craigslist but when I got on there, I saw some property for sale and I knew exactly where it was. I got off work the next morning and drove up here and called Bobbie and she said ‘we have enough land, we don’t need any more land’.” But Patrick was impressed by the possibilities and his wife was willing to look at the property. And once Bobbie saw it, she was the one who It is obvious that the hand of Madelyn Moore is familiar pushed. “We should buy this,” as she feeds one of the goats on the family farm. Photo by she said. Looking back, the couple Dave Pearce agrees that the homesite might building a house. firehouse, he took Saturday off have been an impulse pur“It had always been a dream from building. “If it is good chase off Craigslist but neither of his to have sort of a hobby enough for God, it is good one of them have had a single farm,” Bobbie said with a enough for me,” he said with regret. chuckle. “We knew there were a serious grin. “It did me some Patrick enjoys the chal- a lot of things we could do on good because I had a little bit lenges provided by the mere land like this because we had of time to get away from it and gnarliness of the landscape. In never found land that allowed recharge.” an otherwise “row-crop” area, us these opportunities until we While this year has been the land they bought brought saw this.” very different for everyone, it some hills and terrain to the ta“I spent the better part of has been particularly different ble. He spent a lot of time over last year building this house,” for the Moores. At a time when the next two or three years on Moore said, describing the they were considering homethe “new” property. He knew new family home that boasts schooling their daughters anythat the couple would likely one foot thick poured concrete how, COVID came along. The build a home there when floors and walls. I did about girls are 14 and 8. It made the the time was right. But most 95 percent of it myself. I have transition to homeschooling an people would have expected a been building stuff my whole easier decision. The daughters house to go up on the front of life. I was sure we could make aren’t always happy they are the property and on SR69. The a go of it.” being homeschooled because Moores had other ideas. They On his days off from the they miss some social aspects wanted the home near the back firehouse, he spent 10 to 12 of public school. But they all of the acreage away from the hours a day working on the agree that it has made navigatnoise and distractions. new home. They moved into ing the world of decisions on Having been in the military, the home in January of last in-person school and virtual the Moores knew some things year. school a whole lot easier to about moving. They are living “I think we were able to manage. in their seventh house in about save right at $200,000 by doBut while they have missed 15 years. ing it ourselves,” Moore said some aspects, McKenzie parLike many people, the of the building. “It was 10 ticipates in the junior high Moores began looking at the months of my life here and school band and both are inpossibility of a homebuilder. she did everything at home. I volved in music lessons and But with each estimate, the would stop there in the morn- in 4-H. reality of having someone else ing and eat breakfast after Patrick and Bobbie (Hyatt) build the home became less of work and she would pack my Moore are both Mount Vera possibility. Moore is well- lunch and I would come here. I non High School graduates. educated with an MBA and would come up here and work They dated in high school and simply couldn’t get the math for 10 or 12 hours, go home when Patrick came out of the to make sense as the cost of and go to sleep, get up and go military, they were married in materials and labor added up to the fire house for another 24 2005. nowhere near the price of the hours and start the routine all With a lack of internet and finished home. over again.” cable (by choice), the family So Patrick went to work. From the beginning, Patrick finds things to do. The farm He first built a new “old” had set in his heart not to work has been a virtual biology barn. He built the new barn on Sunday. If he had a Sun- lab with a variety of animals to look like it was very old. day off from the firehouse, the having been raised on their That gave him a place to keep family got some time together. “farm.” The pond, also dug by things while he went to work If he worked on Sunday at the the Moores, has provided real life lessons in tadpoles and fish and general water care. The water provides cheap storage for a fresh fish meal. “My family can’t believe we don’t have Internet or anything back here,” Bobbie said with a big smile. “They say we are going back to ‘The Little House on the Prairie’.” “We’ve raised steers out here for the last three years,” Patrick said. “We’ve raised Here to guide you along the way, pigs and we had chickens for on your retirement journey. years. We have beehives down here and goats…we have goats. 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Court News and Legal Advertisements continued Suspended, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Criminal Recklessness, Reckless Driving, Habitual Offender (petition to revoke bond) - PCS Michael Rutter - Evansville Warrant, Domestic Battery (petition to revoke) - PCS Quenton Jennings - Evansville - Warrant, Criminal Confinement, Domestic Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Criminal Confinement, Criminal Confinement, Kidnapping, Kidnapping, Kidnapping, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Battery, Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, Domestic Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, Domestic Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Domestic Battery - PCS Coila Bradford - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Dealing in Schedule II Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance (petition to revoke) - PCS Complaints March 24 8:11 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Advised that male subject and his brother are standing in the way to prevent the caller from leaving - Wolflin Street, Mount Vernon 9:09 p.m. - Officer Standby - Subject is wanting to get his stuff from the residence but was told by the person living there that he couldn’t even though this is the caller’s mailing address. Caller also stated that the person living there told him that all of the stuff there had been stolen - Wolflin Street, Mount Vernon March 26 9:13 a.m. - Welfare Check - eight year-old in the store by their self. Has been coming the last three days in same clothes - Main Street, Hucks, Mount Vernon 1:37 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Reference family member trying to kick them out. Caller stated family member is now in the front yard and yelling - Main Street, Mount Vernon 7:10 p.m. - Message - Having problems with female and male subjects. Thinks she’s planning an attack on caller with a dog. When she has the dog she tells the dog not yet Pearl Street, Mount Vernon March 27 7:41 a.m. - Vandalism Driving through subject’s yard - Barter Street, Mount Vernon March 28 12:05 p.m. - Vandalism Neighbor is spray-painting caller’s no trespassing sign - Stierley Road, Wadesville 12:26 p.m. - Theft - Advised male subject has gotten her things stolen or sold them Vine Street, Mount Vernon 5:14 p.m. - Loud Music Advised yellow truck and red car are sitting outside. Caller advised they are trying to see who caller is. They are also playing loud music - Water Street, Mount Vernon 5:34 p.m. - Controlled Substance Problem - Found a crackpipe on the ground next to a car - Fourth Street/Tile Factory Road, Mount Vernon 6:40 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised that male subject came to her house and ripped off her screen door - Old Blairsville Road, Wadesville March 29 2:08 a.m. - Sex Offense - Caller would like to report male subject hit kid of another family. Caller also advised that he compromised her - Second Street, Mount Vernon 7:22 a.m. - Animal Complaint - Caller advised that her husband called her last night and said he hurt the dog. When caller got home the dog was dead. Caller advised that her husband said he killed it because it was not complying with his orders when taken outside. Caller advised that she is fearful of her husband - Wolfinger Road, Mount Vernon 3:56 p.m. - Fight - Male and female subject fighting. Is physical - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 5:48 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised female subject is threatening caller. Caller advised she had an item with her and pointed it in the air - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 6:59 p.m. - Threatening Caller would like to speak to an officer about getting an emergency protective order against her ex. Caller advised he is threatening her via text and saying that he is going to kill her for her stimulus check - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 7:12 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Received 911 text stating he beat girlfriend and dog

and that he had warrants - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon March 30 10:40 a.m. - General Medical - Tree fell on worker. Worker is still partially under the tree. Tree is off the subject. Air Evac has 19 minute flight time - Slim Pond Road, Mount Vernon April 1 6:50 p.m. - Assault - Caller advised was thrown across a table and someone won’t give him his keys to his truck - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon April 2 3:34 p.m. - Family Fight Advised subject is trying to take mother from residence. Caller advised that the mother is under doctor care. Caller advised the subject is taking mother’s pills - Gregory Lane, Mount Vernon 11:55 p.m. - Message - Caller let female subject borrow her phone. Subject now will not give it back - James Drive, Mount Vernon April 3 5:24 p.m. - Message - Caller advised that she was out shooting her firearm that she bought. Caller advised that she was in an open field with nothing in line of fire. Caller advised that her neighbor ran over, called her names and advised that she can not be shooting her gun SR66, Evansville 6:59 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Subject is throwing concrete on her roof and on her porch Pearl Street, Mount Vernon April 4 4:33 a.m. - Theft - Automobile - Caller advised female subject took his vehicle. 2008 yellow Chevy Aveo and is now refusing to return it and is advised that her family is refusing to return it also - Elk Trail Drive, Evansville 7:47 a.m. - Message - Wants to speak to an officer reference his car being sold at auction - Steammill Street, New Harmony 11:21 a.m. - Property Damage - Meet with caller reference her car was keyed - Arthur Street, New Harmony 4:21 p.m. - Citizen Dispute Wants an officer to come to his house and speak to him reference his neighbors lighting off explosives that are shaking his house - Boberg Road, Evansville 5 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Male yelling at the female. She tried to order pizza. Male grabbed phone and hung-up South Street, New Harmony 6:43 p.m. - Suspicious - Advised juvenile subjects are running in the roadway, threatening other children and cussing at people - Country Club Road, Mount Vernon 7:29 p.m. - Assault - Daughter was jumped by two other known females - Coronado Drive, Mount Vernon 7:43 p.m. - Fight - Subjects arguing and a male subject possibly has a knife - Second Street, Mount Vernon 7:48 p.m. - Vandalism Front door, glass is broken. Looks like someone punched it - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 8:05 p.m. - Family Fight Subjects fighting, a son is at the

residence and causing issues Third Street, Mount Vernon 9:18 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Male subject, possibly intoxicated, showed up on a bike, threw it in the air, causing a scene - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 9:51 p.m. - Fight - Male subject is asleep, is breathing. Hit him once - Kimball Street, Mount Vernon April 5 2:24 a.m. - Threatening - Is scared, male subject is after him. Caller advised male subject thinks he stole his dope and gun. Tried to fight caller - Edson/Third Street, Mount Vernon 10:55 a.m. - Vandalism Church door has signs of attempted forced entry - SR66, Wadesville 1:10 p.m. - Trespassing Reference male subject coming into her house last night - Lee Drive, Mount Vernon 1:22 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Male and female on foot, pushing a stroller. The male and female are physically fighting, walking on Water Street - Riverfront, Mount Vernon 4:19 p.m. - Theft - Meet with caller reference a juvenile stealing their keys - Walnut Street, Mount Vernon 6:21 p.m. - Harassment Two male subjects followed caller and is harassing them Baseball field, Mount Vernon Traffic Violations Azdyn Crite, 18, Evansville, 75/55; Cody Wells, 16, Mount Vernon, 65/55; Aubrey Burress, 20, Mount Vernon, 70/55; Sarah Garrett, 22, Evansville, 72/55; Jacob Wright, 32, Evansville, 71/55; Jeremiah Johnson, 45, Mount Vernon, operating motorboat above 10 mph when prohibited; Bryan Dick, 32, Mount Vernon, operating motorboat above 10 mph when prohibited; Jeffrey Simmons, 58, Evansville, expired plates; Jason Key, 38, Lewisburg, Ky., 76/65; Katherine Cook, 21, Carmi, Ill., 77/60; Jordan Keortge, 21, Evansville, driving while suspended. Bradley Morris, 26, Owensville, 76/60; Leigh Willi ams, 21, Henderson, Ky., 75/60; Lakeisha Moman-Adams, 34, Mount Vernon, 75/60; Joseph Nelson, 24, Mount Vernon, 61/40; Jessyka Miller, 27, Owensville, no valid driver’s license; Tanner Southerland, 29, Madisonville, Ky., 86/55; James Mosley, Jr, 20, Mount Vernon, 86/60; Jordan Keortge, 21, Evansville, driving while suspended; Magdalena Romero, 43, Evansville, 84/60; Eddie Fauquher, 35, Evansville, 60/40; Clint Rhoades, 28, Owensboro, Ky., 70/55; Keifer McBee, 30, Santa Claus, 57/20; Sean Clark, 30, Mount Vernon, expired plates. Jesse Cook, 28, Evansville, driving while suspended; Katelyn Hines, 20, Mount Vernon, failure to stop at through highway; Kimberly Duncan, 35, Evansville, no insurance; Zach Marks, 21, Crossville, Ill., 60/45; Joshua Webster, 35, Evansville, 60/45; Justin Furlow, 25, Colfax, La., expired plates; Keith Clayton, 59, Eldo-

2021-149 PUBLIC NOTICE Maha Energy (Indiana) Inc., 139B Illinois Route 1, Grayville, Illinois, 62844 has submitted to the Division of Oil and Gas a request to drill and construct a new Saltwater Disposal well being used for the injection of produced brine. This well is located in Section 11, Township 4 South, Range 14 West in Posey County, Indiana. The subject well, Walgrove 11-9 SWD will be injecting ﬂuid into the Waltersburg Sandstone within the depth interval of 2154 feet to 2202 feet, the Tar Springs Sandstone within the depth interval of 2231 feet to 2362 feet, the Cypress Sandstone within the depth interval of 2619 feet to 2680, and the Aux Vases Sandstone within the depth interval of 2873 feet to 2904 feet at a maximum injection pressure not to exceed 660 pounds per spare inch. The maximum injection rate for this well will not exceed 2000 barrels per day. Written comments and objections, a request for a copy of this application or a request for an informal hearing concerning this application must be submitted to the Division of Oil and Gas within 15 days from the publication date of this notice and should be mailed to: Division of Oil and Natural Gas Department of Natural Resources Attn: Technical Section 402 W. Washington St., Room 293 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2748 Published in the Posey County News on April 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

rado, Ill., 54/40; Yuron Layne, 31, West Salem, Ill., 75/55; Bronson Quinzer, 19, Mount Vernon, 42/30; John Norman, 73, Evansville, 75/55; Cathlina Ninjine, 46, Tucson, Az., 94/55; Terri Williams, 56, Herrin, Ill.; Kimberly Miller, 46, Mount Vernon, false/ﬁctitious registration. Elizabeth Ries, 18, Mount Vernon, expired plates; Lyndsey Townsend, 32, Carmi, Ill., 65/55; Jennilee Schroeder, 35, Grayville, Ill., 78/55; Ad a.m. Hayden, 25, Mount Vernon, 51/40; Austin O’Dell, 25, Carmi, Ill., 70/55; Alexander Reynolds, 18, Mount Vernon, 74/55; Kyle Sumbles, 21, Evansville, 76/55; Steven Zeller, 61, Evansville, 73/55; Angela GonzalezGomez, 20, Mount Vernon, expired plates; Eric Schneider, 35, Evansville, expired plates; Kyle Powell, 35, Evansville, 79/55; Kelsey McManus, 26, Evansville, 70/55; Colin Weatherford, 27, Evansville, 78/55. Jrico Sydnor, 26, Evansville, operating motor vehicle without license or permit; Cody Abney, 34, Evansville, 55/40; Lucas Austill, 31, Chandler, 52/40; Robert Crocker, 24, Kankakee, Ill., 70/55; Kyle Hall, 30, Evansville, 76/60; Ronald Curry, 24, Marietta, Ga., 81/60; Joseph Porter, 26, Shawneetown, Ill., expired driver’s license; Joseph Porter, 26, Shawneetown, Ill., 80/55; Andrea Wallis, 45, Mount Vernon, failure to stop at through highway; Jerome Morin, 26, Mount Vernon, expired plates; Devon Culton, 42, Evansville, 76/55; Timothy Gray, 46, Mount Vernon, driv-

ing while suspended; Christy Hayden, 28, Boonville, failure to stop at through highway. Celeste Hahn, 29, Grayville, Ill., 71/55; Joel Bulkley, 17, Evansville, 80/55; Alexia Roberts, 18, North City, Ill., 74/55; Tara Bethel, 44, Evansville, 72/55; Brandon Blythe, 31, Evansville, 52/40; William Hall, 50, Wadesville, expired license plate; Eddie Mercer, 63, Carmi, Ill., 73/55; Justin Garcia, 36, Evansville, operating Class B motor driven cycle without endorsement; John Reynolds, 40, Mount Vernon, 54/40; Barbara Anderson, 41, Owensboro, Ky., 81/55; Jerry Raven, 60, Evansville, passing in no passing zone; Lino Finke, 38, Mount Vernon, false/ﬁctitious registration. Timothy Monroe, 50, Marion, Ill., 73/55; Sherri Kelly, 45, Eldorado, Ill., 64/45; Georgia Bourne, 25, Owensville, 81/55; Keith Grabert, 64, Evansville, 54/40; J a.m.es Besing, 53, Evansville; Sirocko Spinks, 42, Mount Vernon; Eric Darland, 32, Frankfort, Ky., failure to change lanes for authorized emergency vehicle; Gavyn McIntyre, 23, Mount Vernon, 70/60; Abulkosim Khadjimatov, 50, Philadelphia, Pa., 77/65; Sandra Brown, 56, Mount Vernon; Richard Hilditch, 57, New Harmony, 70/60; Kayli Henk, 24, Harrisburg, Ill., 65/55; Tyler Ritchie, 28, New Harmony, 72/55. Devon Cotterman, 23, Evansville, 60/45; Mark Herron, 51, Henderson, Ky., 70/55; Nicholas Daugherty, 36, Mattoon, Ill., 76/65; Dylan Peters,

29, Evansville, expired plates; John Parrish, 55, Mount Vernon, improper headlights; Mirsad Ganovic, 67, Saint Louis, Mo., 81/65; Riley Reinhardt, 22, Richmond Hill, Ga., 82/60; Darwin Jarred, 51, Mount Vernon, 93/55; Christopher Pace, 28, Mount Vernon, 43/30; Travis Boyle, 27, Evansville, driving while suspended; Travis Boyle, 27, Evansville, no insurance, Travis Boyle, 27, Evansville, license plate light. Clifford McKinney, 24, West Salem, Ill., 77/60; Alyssa Hester, 21, Mount Vernon, 65/55; John Duffy, 37, Ridgway, Ill., open container violation; Robert Smith, 45, Evansville, open container violation; Chrishon Smith, 31, Evansville, no insurance, Chrishon Smith, 31, Evansville, driving while suspended; Jonathon Strader, 21, Madisonville, Ky., 75/55; Bradley Miller, 20, Mount Vernon, 65/45; Alexia Roberts, 18, North City, Ill., 74/55; Tyler Wilhite, 18, Owensboro, Ky., 82/55; Emily Holstein, 26, Fairfield, Ill., 78/60; Matthew Jarvis, 28, Evansville, 78/55. Erin Emery, 47, Mount Vernon, 61/45; Dawn Hadfield, 30, Henderson, Ky., 75/55; J a.m.es Grayson, 39, Evansville, 72/55; Michael Petty, 22, Evansville, 78/60; Samantha Mosley, 23, Carmi, Ill., turn signals; Paris Johnson, 22, Belleville, Ill., 98/70; Virginia Minton, 45, Evansville, 80/60; F. S. Bacon, 74, Mount Vernon, 45/30; Jared Hamilton, 24, Evansville, expired plates.

Legal Advertisements continued 2021-152 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Upon the following Special Use application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: SPECIAL USE: DOCKET NO: 21-08-SU-BZA APPLICANT: Bonnie Jean McCarty OWNER: Bonnie Jean McCarty PREMISES: NG Nettleton 46’E Side Lot 43 of Section 8, Township 7 South, Range 13 West, lying in Black Township, in the City of Mt. Vernon, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as 621 W. Second Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Containing .148 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office). NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Special Use for a residential storage structure in a (R-M) Residential Multiple Family Zoning District Section 153.048 (B) (1) Use Unit 2 - Areawide Special Exception Uses and Section 153.147 (B) (14), of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County. POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on April 13, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-151 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Upon the following Variance application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 21-09-V-BZA APPLICANT: Bernie Gries OWNER: Bernard R. & Darla K. Gries PREMISES: Part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 4 South, Range 12 West, Lot 1 Gries St. Wendel Cynthiana Rd. Exempt II Division, lying in Smith Township, Posey County Indiana. More commonly known as 6200 St. Wendel Cynthiana Road, Poseyville, Indiana. Containing 7.60 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office). NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Variance for relaxation of front yard setback from 25’ to 5’ to build an Ag use pole barn in an A (Agricultural) Zoning District under Section 153.033 (B) (1) (b) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County. POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on April 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-153 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that application has been made for the rezoning of certain real estate lying in Marrs Township, Posey County, Indiana, to make changes in the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of Posey County, Indiana, pursuant to The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville, and Unincorporated Posey County for the following described real estate: REZONING: Docket No: 21-05-RE-APC Applicant: Mary E. Solada, Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP Owner: Kent G. & Melissa R. Rexing Premises: The Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 7 South, Range 12 West, lying in Marrs Township, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as Davis Road, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Containing 41.35 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office). Nature of Case: Petition to rezone property from R-1 (Residential Single-Family) Zoning District to A (Agricultural) Zoning District under the Zoning Ordinance of The City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County. Hearing: The petition has been set for public hearing before the Area Plan Commission on May 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hovey House at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Written objections to the proposal that is filed with the Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard at the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on April 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

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) )SS: IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ) CAUSE No. 65CO1-2104-EU-000031 ESTATE 0F JESSE P. HERRON, ) DECEASED ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Kathleen A. Herron was on the 8th day of April, 2021 appointed personal representative of the estate of Jesse P. Herron, deceased, who died on December 9, 2020, and was authorized to administer said Estate without court supervision. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. DATED this 8th day of April, 2021 Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis Deputy Clerk W. Trent Van Haaften #15587-65 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR ATTORNEYS AT LAW 204 Main Street P.O. Box 1026 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 (812) 838-1400 Published in the Posey County News on April 13, April 20, 2021 - hspaxlp

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