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Generator will provide safe haven in Community Center By Valerie Werkmeister As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Yet, for Poseyville, town officials would like to see all the trash replaced with treasure. Town council members signed a resolution creating ‘Poseyville Pride Month’ during May. They would like to see residents clean their properties and take pride in the appearance of the town. It seems that a few anonymous residents agree with this ide-
ology, however in this case, anonymity will not serve the purpose. During last Wednesday’s Poseyville Town Council meeting, utility office manager Julie Mayo reported the town hall had received a few handwritten complaints about a few unsightly properties in town. Unfortunately, without signatures, the town is unable to act upon the complaints. Council president Bruce Baker explained
that complaints must be signed and include contact information in case town officials have additional questions. Often the complaints they receive are vague. Town officials need detailed information such as the number of instances the offense occurs or the time period involved. The council anticipates the receipt of additional complaints as residents try to comply with the new initiative.
Mayo asked for clarification as to whether Hoehn Drive was considered a private drive or a street maintained by the municipality. Baker agreed it is a private drive. Mayo noted she had received a complaint regarding a parking situation on Hoehn Drive. Council members, attorney Jacob Weis and town marshal Doug Saltzman discussed whether
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Macbook is chosen MV mobile device for students By Lois Mittino Gray The reveal provided an exciting moment at the Mount Vernon School Board Meeting on Monday, April 6. Members of the District Technology Committee were finally ready to announce the eLearning mobile device they chose, after much research and school visitations, for use at the high school. Starting next year, all high school students will be assigned an 11 inch Macbook Air laptop for their personal use throughout their school career. Teachers will receive the 13-inch model for their use. Technical Staff Members Kyle Jones, Keshia Seitz, Stephaine Sharber, and Bill Stein gave a presentation on goals for the eLearning Program, plans to implement it, and why the Macbook was chosen over the Chromebook laptop. Stein began by going over the whole technology plan for the entire district which has to be submitted every three years to the state by May 1. Grades K-5 will use computers on classroom carts, junior high school grades 6-8 will be assigned an IPad to use all three years, and now high school students will use these laptops. The plan includes goals for professional development of teachers on using technology to enhance the curriculum. Jones stressed that the curriculum comes first and should drive the technology use, not the other way around. Seitz explained the Macbook Air was chosen for its great battery life, durability, and its support of Microsoft products. It does not al-
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The annual North Posey High School play was again an overwhelming success over the weekend. This year’s play, Aladdin, Jr., got many students involved. Here, pictured left to right, are Sara Elbel, Madelyn McGee, Kalina Carl, Ari Collins, Don Kensell, Haley Rutledge, Hunter Lehman, Abigail Compton, Cassie Folz, Dylan Rankin, Tabby Wildman, Rebecca Korff, Clay Clifford, Eli Schapker, Sami Crofts, and Lydia Vaupel. Photo by Dave Pearce
‘Employee-sharing’ could be in Posey future By Valerie Werkmeister Posey County Assessor Nancy Hoehn would like the ability to share part-time employees with other county offices. However, according to the current employee hand book, she is not allowed to do so. She explained her request to the Posey County Commissioners during their meeting last Tuesday, April 7. Hoehn stated there are times that she could use the services of an additional employee. It is not on a consistent basis and she contended it would be difficult to find anyone willing to work on an as-needed basis. She stated if a part-time employee could be shared between offices, it would eliminate a work back-log during busy times. Commissioner Jim Alsop stated he did not oppose the request, but preferred it be delivered from the Employee hand book committee. He also questioned whether it would be difficult to track the work time spent in each office for payroll purposes. Auditor Kyle Haney explained the new software system would make time-tracking easy and efficient as the employee would use specific codes for each office. Action was tabled until a formal request could be presented during the next commissioners’ meeting. A request for a stop sign to be placed at Zoar Church Road was denied. Highway superintendent Steve Schenk reviewed intersection and did not recommend that a three-way stop sign be placed at the location. He stated
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NH Music Festival scheduled for April 18 The New Harmony Music Festival will present ‘Music From Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello’ April 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at The Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern Street, New Harmony, Ind., and will feature a ‘Glass Armonica’ Player, Original Letters, and Slave Music From Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Tickets can be purchased online at www. newharmonymusicfest.com or at the door. Info or reservations by phone: 812- 472-4321. Cynthiana alumni hold 101st annual meeting The Cynthiana Alumni Association invites members, guests and 2015 Graduates to the 101st Annual Meeting at the Cynthiana Community Center on Saturday, May 2, 2015. A ‘meet and greet social’ time will begin at 11 a.m. Lunch will be catered by Carriage Inn at noon. Cost per person for the meal is $10 and the annual dues are $5. Those who attended and/ or graduated from Cynthiana High School are invited to come and help celebrate 101 years. Send reservations and payment by April 18, 2015 to Greta Mounts, PO Box 100, Cynthiana, IN 47612. For further information call Greta at 812-845-2874 (home) or 812-455-8977 (cell). A message may be left on either phone. PC Treasurer reminds community of property tax deadline 2015 Property Tax Bills were mailed on April 1, 2015. The Spring Property Tax deadline is Monday, May 11, 2015. You can pay your property taxes at any Old National Banking center in Posey or Vanderburgh County from the time you receive your tax bills until May 11, 2015. Please remember to bring your tax payment coupon with you. You may also pay your property taxes in person at the County Treasurer’s office, by mail at Posey County Treasurer, 126 East Third Street, Room 211, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, or online at www.poseycountytax.com NPHS announces Honors Program North Posey High School will hold its annual Honors Program on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in the high school main gym. The program will begin at 8:15 a.m. with the presentation of academic and scholastic awards. Azalea sale to be held April 18 The Mount Vernon Azalea Trail Committee is sponsoring their annual azalea sale on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Riverbend Park. The Dixielanders will be performing at the park during the sale. Both regular and Encore azaleas will be available. NP Class of 1975 plans reunion The North Posey High School Class of 1975 will host their 40-year reunion Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Silver Bell Restaurant, 4424 St. Wendel Road, Wadesville, Ind. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Food and drink available. Please RSVP by May 23, 2015. For more info visit Cindy Kemmerling’s Facebook page.
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congestion at the intersection is created for a short time only one time per day when construction traffic leaves work at Sabic. He felt those who use the road could plan trips accordingly to avoid the congestion. Commissioners opened sealed bids for a new wheeled excavator for use by the highway department. After comparison, Schenk recommended the commissioners accept the bid for an RPO machine from Whayne Supply for a total of $102,933. Only one bid was received from a company interested in performing grinding or road re-milling work for the county. Mount Carmel submitted a bid for $3,590 per mile. JH Rudolph and Co. and Russell Excavating both declined to offer a bid this year. The commissioners accepted the bid from Mount Carmel. Schenk informed commissioners that engineer Brian Mundy had left Wessler Engineering to assume another position. He designed bridges for the county. Tara Lloyd introduced herself and gave a brief statement about her qualifications in order to fill the gap left by Mundy. No action was taken. Commissioners discussed a nuisance violation complaint at 7125 Meinschein Road. Building commissioner Ed Battieger stated trash has been piled on the property. Property owners requested an additional month to clean up the mess, citing recent rain and muddy conditions as a reason
On Sunday evening, April 12, 2015, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the Posey County 911 Dispatch Center received an emergency call reporting that an individual had been shot near St. Peters UCC Church off of State Road 66. When Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at the church parking lot, they found 19-year-old Dylan Renshaw, of Wadesville, suffering from three
gunshot wounds. Detective Dustin Seitz was called to the scene to conduct an investigation. From preliminary information, Renshaw was at the location with his younger brother. A vehicle arrived at the property, which re-
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Scholle to host ‘Dunes’ exhibit By Lois Mittino Gray One look at the vivid scenes hung on the wall took my mind on a trip back through time to my days at the Indiana Dunes splashing in the Lake Michigan waves and running barefoot through the beautiful purple lupine flowers. There are ten oil paintings featured in an exhibit entitled ‘Painter of the Indiana Dunes: The Art of Frank V. Dudley’ at the historic Scholle House in New Harmony. There are also historic photos of Dudley at work and six pencil drawings he used to plan the paintings. An opening reception is slated for Sunday, April 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Scholle House, located at the Corner of Tavern and Brewery Streets. Light refreshments will be served and the music of John Dodd Assistant Collections Manager Robin Bischof will entertain as visitors peruse the display. perusing Lupines, an original painting of artist Dudley was born in 1868 in Wisconsin, lived in Frank V. Dudley on display at the Scholle House. Continued on Page A12 Photo by Lois Mittino Gray
Town-Wide yard sale sparks Poseyville Pride Month By Valerie Werkmeister First impressions are everything and the Town of Poseyville officials want to ensure those who visit the small town will find it favorable. Council member Ron Fallowfield initiated a project to act as a catalyst to instill pride among its residents. The month of May has been declared, ‘Poseyville Pride’ month and as such, residents are asked to do their part to “embrace community pride by participating in actions that improve the quality of life, cleanliness and beautification of Poseyville.” A resolution to establish the initiative
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was approved during the April 8, council meeting. What does this mean exactly? Fallowfield hopes residents will take the time to do what is necessary to ensure their property is in tip-top shape. Removing trash, vehicles that no longer run or engines and other unsightly debris from public view is encouraged. The annual town-wide yard sale event will occur on Saturday, May 9, and Fallowfield felt this was a perfect opportunity for residents to make a little extra
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