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Solar energy, high-speed Internet poised to begin progress in Posey

By Lois Mittino Gray The April 20, meeting of the Posey County Commissioners started with a quick prayer for guidance and then lasted a grueling three-and-a-half hours with a capacity crowd at the Hovey House awaiting the vote on a county solar ordinance. Wayne Nall, Fairhaven Fellowship Church, ended his prayer with a nod to County Commissioner Carl Schmitz, who came ready to do business after battling illness. “He’s what I call a hero. Not many people know what it cost you to come here, and I am proud to call you my friend.” After much testimony, the Commissioners voted 2 to 1 to accept the recommendations of the Area Plan Commission on amending the county solar ordinance. This effectively put an end to the stays the Commissioners enacted at several meetings to prevent any company from filing for a solar farm permit before the ordinance was amended. President Bill Collins and Commissioner Schmitz voted for it, while Commissioner Randy Thornburg voted against it, saying he felt the question “needed more time.” Zach Stephens, External Development Manager for Mainstream Fiber Networks, elated the audience when he brought good news of his company’s work on bringing quality Broadband service to Posey County. The Nashville, Indiana based company, received a Next Level Broadband grant from the state of Indiana for over $3.3 million, with a local match of $2.9 million, for a combined Mount Vernon High School prom royalty Xavier Angel and Kaitlyn total of over $6.25 million dollars to bring broadband conMansﬁeld were crowned during this year’s event on Saturday evening. nectivity to over 675 unserved households, over 30 busiPhoto courtesy of Studio B Photography nesses, and several anchor institutions, working with the Economic Development Coalition. “Round one.We are breaking ground this week in relation to the project. We have been working since January on engineering and base mapping and we plan to install electronic cabinets to boost delivery in user connections of homes. Areas identified in the two year grant as needing service the most will be worked on first,” he explained. “This is only the beginning of our initial partnership. We have a Newburgh office and plan to establish a location here, too. We do everything in house, with the exception of a little underground digging help from Vectren.” Posey County Council President Heather Allyn asked, “The bottom line everybody wants to know is when are we going to have service?” He responded, “We will do it in phases. There is no set timeline as yet. As a segment is completed, it will be available right away. Certainly, everything will get finished within the two year timeline for the grant.” Other Commissioner items of action were: --A request to rezone a parcel of land owned by William Gillenwater at 1499 State Road 66 in New Harmony

from agricultural to light manufacturing was unanimously approved. The former oil field is currently used for equipment storage, but Wabash Valley Farm Service Coop plans to add a 30,000 gallon propane storage tank to the area. Long term use future plans are for more liquid fuel and gasoline storage. --John Hoehn, Maintenance Supervisor, presented three

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Three-hour meeting turns ugly at times By Lois Mittino Gray Two hours of the Posey County Commissioners Meeting on April 20 were fraught with tension over accusations of harassment on both sides of the solar ordinance issue. Veiled innuendos concerning whether Commissioners had conflicts of interest and did enough “homework” in preparation to vote on accepting the amendments to the ordinance were made. Maria Bulkley, the attorney representing the group opposed to the solar project, opened the discussion asking for another stay on the permit process, emphasizing that this does not affect a personal solar panel a homeowner might wish to put on a home, only an industrial permit. She acknowledged that the industrial development, proposed by Tenaska, has resulted in high stress and tension on both sides when confrontations occurred. “First, we cannot let the actions of a few bad apples affect justice, all my clients have endured harassment. I have been physically body-blocked, called names, and soaked from head to toe made to stand out in the pouring rain at meetings. I understand a lot of pressure. I don’t like being insulted and intimidated. I’m only 5’1”, but I’m not going to back down and I’m here to fight my fight. Let’s take our time and work through these issues and do what’s right for Posey County,” she said defiantly. “The next thing is uncomfortable to say, but my clients asked me to do so. Please recuse yourself from voting if you have a conflict of interest and are considering leasing your land to solar in the future,” she requested. This was said several times during the lengthy discussion. Attorney Michael Schopmeyer spoke for the group about the developer and zoning laws and presented Commissioners with a big binder of information. Bulkley also entered numerous photos and statements into the record. At times during the discussion on property value guarantees, she exchanged

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Questions abound in dog bite story By Dave Pearce Apparent discrepancies between the original police report, the court transcripts, and the information posted on a “Go Fund Me” page has brought attention to a local animal case. The case involves traumatic injuries to a child under the age of five, a large dog, the child’s grandmother, and local animal advocacy groups. The hearing has received a large amount of attention because Senior Judge Robert Ayslworth, of Warrick County, had ruled on the matter Pat Compton, of Compton’s Flower Patch near Griﬃn, was over- and had ordered that the dog be euwhelmed with sunshine and customers on Sunday afternoon at the busi- thanized, according to Mount Vernon ness. The desire just to be outside and the impending good weather fore- Statute in the case of a bite to the face. cast was a boost. Photo by Dave Pearce According to the Probable Cause

Affidavit, members of the Mount Vernon Police Department were dispatched to the home of May Robinson at 916 W. Second Street in Mount Vernon at around 9 p.m. on January 30. The officers were dispatched in reference to a dog bite. According to the report, officers spoke with Robinson who said she had been able to contain her dog outside since the attack. Robinson told police the dog was on a leash on a pole in the back yard of the property. Robinson told the police officers she wanted the dog destroyed because it had bitten the young child. Officers noted, “I saw the young granddaughter sitting on the couch covered in blood with deep lacera-

tions to her face. The wounds were photographed and the young child was carried out to the ambulance by Posey County EMS personnel to begin treatment.” Officers noted that her one eye remained closed and the young child appeared to be in a state of shock. The young girl also told members of the EMS the dog had bitten her, When asked if she could open her eye, she told EMS personnel that she could not open the eye because of the pain associated with it. EMS transported the granddaughter to the Deaconess hospital Emergency Room, accompanied by her grandmother.

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Prime example Caring, empathetic firefighter earns praise of department

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By Lois Gray Longtime firefighter Robert “Robbie” Wilson was nominated to be this week’s “Hero in Action” for his leadership role at the scene of the last week’s horrible house fire on Highway 62, near the Four Seasons Motel. He arrived on the first responding truck out of the Black Township Fire and Rescue Station about 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17. “We pulled up and the fire was intense and already venting out the roof,” he said. He left the following morning about 4 a.m. to get ready to report for work at the Mount Vernon Fire Station by 7 a.m. “Robbie Wilson was so instrumental in that fire. He took many of the newer members of my department under his wing. He showed them the best ways on how to fight that fire and gave instructions,” said Black Township Fire and

Rescue Chief Jay Price with pride. “I totally agree with Price. I heard that Robbie took control of the situation. I’ve given him a commendation before for leadership like that. He is definitely the most caring and empathetic person I’ve met in this business,” commented Mount Vernon Fire Chief Wes Dixon. Robbie is a 17-year firefighter who currently works for both chiefs. “We call it dual citizenship,” Dixon joked. “He works full-time for us and parttime for Black Township.” The dedicated Mount Vernon native remembers his first fire run well. He accompanied his father, Donnie, who was a Black Township volunteer. “Interestingly, it was my first and his last run with the department before getting out of it,” he recalled. As soon as he graduated as a Mount

Vernon Wildcat, Class of 2004, he began to volunteer with Black Township Fire and Rescue. In 2007, he hired on as a full-time firefighter with the city of Mount Vernon. From there, much training was available and he attended many classes. He has been to the Illinois Fire Service Institute in Champagne twice, as well as twice to Jasper Fire School. He also trained to get his EMT License and has been certified for sixteen years, since 2005, in those skills. “The most important way to learn though is that new guys have to learn from we old guys. Saturday’s fire was an uphill battle from the get go. You use what you learned. I made sure everyone was out and safe and kept the fighters safe. We had to push our way through the fire to get to the back of the house to save items,” he explained. They were able to save pictures, purses, some

clothes, telephones, and computers. The family is being aided by the local Red Cross agency. What they could not save were five pets, two dogs and three cats, who died in the fire. “We pulled them all out so the family could give them a proper burial. We found them in about the same area and they were presentable,” he recounted. “You hate to see people lose their pets, but not as much as it hurts to lose people.” While any run is significant and has emotional moments, Fireman Wilson said the fires that result in a child’s death affect him the most. “I have three little children of my own at home and my emotions can get to me. It hurts for days,” he described. “This is where the old guys really help the new guys. They

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The Wheat From The Chaff

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The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been Committed ….” Our Declaration of Independence raised these issues and complained of King George III: “For depriving us in many cases, of the beneﬁts of trial by Jury; (and) For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended oﬀenses.” The Book of Matthew uses the example of separating edible wheat from its husks as an analogy about dividing the good from the bad. In our legal system we almost always assign this task to judges with probably less than 3% of criminal cases being determined by a jury. The recent case involving the death of George Floyd, Jr.

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Another family member has suggested to me that I write too much about my health, but it is right there with me. Vanderbilt might be the place to go for tests; diagnosis, and procedures, but trying to get personalized treatment is very elusive. Just getting an appointment was a task, and detailed information is not forthcoming. I just have to assume that actual procedures will be done expertly. I have made a mental list of all the things I hope to be capable of doing once again. Basically, most activities that others take for granted have been curtailed in my life. Just walking normally is the obvious thing. Most daily activities are centered

and the conviction of Derek Chauvin is one of those extremely rare jury events. However, this is not a column about that media saturated matter that took place in Hennepin County, Minnesota. I do predict that two of the issues raised by Chauvin when he appeals the guilty verdicts will be whether trial judge Peter Cahill should have granted Chauvin’s motions to change the venue of the trial and to sequester the jury. Those specific assigned errors will fall to the Minnesota state appellate judges and maybe work their way over to the federal judiciary before the saga crawls to an unsatisfactory halt. Shakespeare was right about the Law’s Delay. George Floyd, Jr’s. death was May 25, 2020. What this week’s column is about is the American legal system’s mental gymnastics involving the relative imbalance between trial judges’ assumed ability to be objective versus that of jurors. Perhaps a few speciﬁc examples might help deﬁne the dichotomy. During my forty years as a trial judge in a small, rural county with only two

judges I was faced countless times with having to process cases about which I had personal knowledge. For example, a crime might be reported then the police or sheriff’s department would present me with a sworn affidavit in support of a request to arrest someone and/or to search their home. A great amount of detail about the alleged crime and the suspect would be laid out before me. Then later I would sit as judge on the case. Another fairly frequent circumstance might be I would know both the named victim and the defendant. I would sit on the case. In fact, I have remained as the deciding judge on countless cases at the request of victims, defendants and their legal representatives because they all wanted the cases resolved without delay and excessive cost and because everyone, including me, assumed I could separate the wheat from the chaff and both follow the law and be fair and objective. If I could do so, so can jurors. Black robes are a symbol not an inoculation against biased decision making. Facts are what matter, not irrelevancies

unconnected to the case at hand. There are cases where judges should not serve and where the pool from which jurors are selected should be changed. But usually judges and other people have the ability to take on the sacred mantle of administering justice whether they wear a black robe or not. Our legal system should aﬀord to the citizenry that pays for it the same respect we assume for judges who are paid by it. The delay, expense and great inconvenience caused by changes of venue and juror sequestration should be a last resort. This was true when we gained our independence and communication was untimely via printing presses and quill pens. How much rarer should such dire remedies be when ﬁnding a venue and jurors who have no knowledge of a case would require a trial beyond Mars? For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com Or “Like/ Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegRanchBooks&Knitting

Getting Along in walking. Mostly using a walker has become the norm for me, plus I can walk short distances. I can comfortably stay on my feet for about five minutes or less. I can go to the bathroom; shower, and somewhat move around. After finding out a diagnosis and that it can likely be “fixed,” I have found that all of this is tolerable. I can go up and down stairs, and this lets me live my daily life. I feel bad that my husband must do so much to take care of me. He gets frustrated and I don’t blame him. Hopefully, the end is in sight. I may never be my former, strong self, but I should be much better. I took so many simple activities for granted. Just a couple of years ago, we took chairs and attended the baseball games my grandchildren participated in. One of the hardest things to give up was driving. It is difficult for me to just

get in and out of the car. I can’t get into the truck, so we always have to take the car if I am going. I constantly remind myself that many others have much worse limitations. I can’t stand long enough to wash dishes nor do laundry, so Don has had to assume both of these tasks. I actually enjoyed doing them, ironically enough. He also does some food preparation, including my morning coffee. I have learned not to be too picky about the things I used to think had to be a certain way. This is one of the times I am thankful for the Silver Bell. It provides many of our meals. Ironically enough, I had also arranged to start the process of having my teeth extracted and ultimately having dentures. I have suffered through not being able to walk, nor chew food. I have handled all of this as well as I can. Again, many oth-

ers have much worse things to accept. Sometimes, when Don is gone for a long time, or does not answer his phone, I have a tendency to panic. I don’t think anyone can imagine the sense of helplessness I have had to accept. I keep most of my basic necessities near my chair. I try to focus on all of the many things I am looking forward to being able to resume. I think of the foods I cannot chew now. I want a nice rare steak whenever possible. I also miss things like lettuce and nuts. I would love to be able to walk around the yard again, and go for walks around Poseyville with my daughter. I can’t trim Christmas trees now, nor put up seasonal décor in my home. My husband hates choosing clothing for me. I am lucky that he likes to shop and he spends hours at grocery stores, Lowe’s, and Walmart.

My four dog children depend on “daddy” for their nightly meal and treats. They are also older and spend much of their time sleeping. I know they don’t understand why I can’t attend to their needs. I keep in touch with a handful of friends and this is one of the ways I have accepted things as they are. I welcome calls from anyone. I try to keep the annoying telemarket/scam folks on the phone. I ask them personal questions, like where they live, and about their families. If anyone wants to call me, I would like to chat almost any time. 812 963-3890. I look back at the photos from not much longer than a year ago, and can’t believe how much I have changed. The lack of activity has contributed to my gaining 15 pounds. I still go and get my hair and nails done, so I haven’t totally given up. Thanks for listening.

Letter to the Editor Stereotyping landowners is not an accurate picture To The Editor; I am writing in response to the individual who made the derogatory comments about land owners who don’t live in Posey County - that we’re living in luxury somewhere, waiting for checks. You are wrong, wrong, wrong. Allow me to clarify. So, to the person who thinks all out of town property owners are just slackers who just hold out their hands and wait for cash, you’re wrong. I put blood, sweat & tears into the County growing up. The property adjoining ours belonged to a dairy farmer, a distant relative, and he would spread manure in the summer time on his field, less than 100 ft. away. The smell of fresh cow manure, and no air conditioner on those hot summer nights made it about impossible to sleep. But it never occurred to me to tell him he had to stop that, because it stunk, and I couldn’t sleep. Never thought of it. Because it was his field, and I was positive I had no right to tell him what he could and couldn’t do and when – it wasn’t ours. It was his. I had a paper route in town for a while when mom and dad (Jerry and Esther Mohr) had a small business. In the summer, I worked cleaning beans or wheat for my Uncle Alfred. I walked entire soybean fields with a hoe, chopping out weeds of acres and acres barefoot, and I could see all the cars with their air conditioning on driving on 62. Uncle Alfred didn’t have to use chemicals on those beans. I’d already chopped them all and tossed them in the sun so they would really die. Gee, I guess I cared A lot about Posey County then, keeping chemicals out of fields. I worked the 1980 Census, door to door doing follow-ups to make sure everyone in the County was counted and we would get every penny from the State & Federal government. I always loved the wind swirling over the wheat, the smell of just clean after a rain shower, and seeing deer in mom and dad’s front yard early in the morning. I belonged to 4-H and Junior Leaders. At one time some other property owner or lessee put up an ultralight business. Not far from my parents’ home. They would fly over mom and dad’s house, and circle it when we were laying out to tan. Dad had a knack for communicating, and he persuaded them not to fly over our house and ogle his daughters. He had that right; the ultralight vendor never approached him about his little planes being flown low over mom and dad’s house and property. So you say I’m a disinterested non-resident, only wanting money. Wrong. I’m related to half the population of the county, by blood or mar-

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riage. I graduated from MVSHS in 1980. In January 1981, I joined the Air Force. It was impossible to stay in Posey County. If I’d never left, I would have been active in County. Going to college, I was the Outstanding Student Senator, because of how vehement I could be, and how little b.s. I would tolerate. But Posey County was always “Back Home.” So, mister, take that, stick it in your pipe and smoke it. It’s sad when a 10-year-old trying to sleep, all sweaty with the aroma of fresh cow manure ﬂoating in the window knows better than you, a “grown-up,” that the owner of property can do whatever they want with it, as long as it’s legal. With the exception of two years I was stationed in West Germany (Oh, yes, the Cold War was getting tense then) I went home. Home being mom and dad’s house, always. I got out in 1985, married the wrong guy, & went to Grand Forks, North Freezing Dakota. (Coldest recorded wind chill: -160 degrees below zero. Yes, it gets incredibly cold.) So I split up with the wrong one, and found the right one – Skip. We met and worked together in Germany, but were just good friends. When I ran into him again in Grand Forks, things were diﬀerent, things clicked, & we got married, even though it meant I’d have to live up there until he retired. It was 1996, and he retired in 2001. We discussed moving back to Posey County. But always, once or twice a year, we’d pack up and go “back home.” Skip is very personable. He enjoys spending time with my family. He came from a family of 4, and no nieces or nephews. Compared to his family, there are a lot of us. But for his ailing Mom in South Carolina, we may have chosen to live in Posey County. But he has a responsibility to care for his Mom. She’s 88, and declining. So I don’t see how we’re the people you were writing about. We have a responsible couple of Air Force alumni, trying to do what’s best for an ailing relative. Doesn’t sound like we’re very money-grubbing, are we? Every single time we visited, Dad would always take me in his pickup, and we’d go see the properties that were his and Mom’s, what they were doing with it, & who farmed it for cash crop. So I am abundantly aware of what acreage is being discussed. Dad is gone now, but he made sure he kept me in the loop on this property he and mom owned. The last time we went, he gave me the keys to his pickup, and we went to check up on the different parcels. That was the last time Alzheimer’s had left him with the memory to point everything

out. So please don’t cast dispersions on people you don’t know. Because you don’t know them, where they are, or why they are there. All you need to know is we have clear title to those parcels, you don’t and we’d appreciate it if you would just show us the same courtesy you have been shown by those of us interested in doing business with Tenaska. BTW, what have you done for Posey County lately? Pick up garbage by the road? Just a suggestion. One last thing – silica does not burn. The risk of a ﬁre from the solar components Is equivalent to a string of Christmas lights (.006 percent). Silica is used to make glass. You have silica all over your house. The lady’s over-dramatic description of burning silica headed right for an elementary school is cheap fear-mongering, but at the same time, is actually comical. If you have a glass-top stove – that’s silica. If you have windows in your home, you have silica in the glass. Silicone is caulking. I know this because we have solar panels on our home. As far as energy production, the

AB Brown is going away, I believe someone mentioned wind energy was shot down (good decision, BTW) and you don’t want solar for aesthetic reasons. Times change, we adjust, we adapt. The only other methods for generating adequate power for our homes & businesses in Posey County is hydro or nuclear. You must want a nuclear power plant, because there’s no way you can generate hydro without some kind of constant, considerable drop in the water level of the Ohio river to turn turbines. Not going to happen for Posey County and the Ohio River. Personally, I ﬁnd the solar option is the least objectionable of all of those. I wouldn’t object to a nuclear plant – one properly designed, or based on the design of a power plant that’s been running ﬂawlessly for years, and run by intelligent, competent people. that would really raise a stink. But, electricity doesn’t just come out of thin air and jump into wires. It has to be generated. Consider that. Solar is silent, we’ll get used to seeing it, like we got used to the West Side of Evansville growing, and solar doesn’t smell like cow poop. Karen Mohr Hitchcock

All dogs are not created equal

You and I are not the same... B D and neither are H our dogs! I was watching the television the other night, as I always do in the evenings to settle down. I like the funny stuﬀ or the old easy shows that are wholesome. They take my mind away from all the day to day troubles and the stress of farming. But the durned commercials that they put in between are plumb stupid and irritating. They play oﬀ emotions and try to guilt you into buying their products. Pet food commercials have gotten way outta

hand. I saw one the other day with two ladies each leading a dog through the store. Stopping in the pet food isle one had a bag of one kind of dog food, and the other lady had the “best” brand. The one lady said something like “my brand has real chicken and beef along with... while your brand is made with chicken and beef byproducts along with...” so the dogs turn and look at the lady with the supposedly inferior dog food giving her a sad pathetic look. The lady was guilted into putting hers back on the shelf and getting the “better” dog food. The one lady says, “You know for only $.29 more per day you too can be feeding your dog the best!”... Well, I don’t know about you, but I have a P / E D P

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farm dog, and he eats just about anything. I really don’t see the need to buy him the gourmet dog food when he will leave it in the bowl. Don’t get me wrong, I like my pooch, and we’ve been together a long time. But, he’d rather drag up a dead critter and eat it instead. My dog feasts on dead rabbits, afterbirth, hoof trimmings, expired critters, and numerous other assorted fragrant carcasses that he gets a whiﬀ of... the ranker they smell seems like the better he likes em. Also he likes to have a good roll in whatever expired critter he has found, or a fresh pile of manure... whichever is handy. I reckon he feels it makes him smell manlier or in his case, doglier... you know it’s like Axe body spray but

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ily together. She loved her little “Sugars.” All parenting rules went out the windows the minute a grandbaby stepped into the house. That was her house and Granny made the rules. She is preceded in death by Don, Melvin, Harold, Helen, her granddaughter, Katie, and great-granddaughter, Faith. Services for Rosemary were held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 1 p.m. Her passing will leave a void in many lives. But the memories made will ﬁll our hearts forever. Rest in peace with Pop, and all your family that have gone before you.

Jack Edward Graper Jack Edward Graper, 85, of Poseyville, Indiana, born to Willard and Jesse Ida (Painter) Graper on March 4, 1936, in Princeton, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He grew up in Cynthiana, Indiana and later enlisted in the United States Navy. He worked several jobs and retired from GAF. Surviving are his wife of 65 years: Barbara Jean (Meyer) Graper; daughters: Jacklyn Jean Hulsey (Mark) and Billie Sue Graper; son: Bret Alan Graper; sister: Anna Vale Flannigan; brother: William Graper; ﬁve grandchildren: Ashley Graper, Hannah Hunt, Jamie Bradford (Charlie), Melanie Hulsey and Mathew Hulsey (Claudia) and six great grandchildren: Courtney Kissel, Kylan Hatﬁeld, Kaelyn Watson, Kehli Watson, Easton Bradford and Reaghan Hulsey. Preceding him in death were his parents; siblings: June Martin and Larry Graper and a son:

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Rosemary Elpers Rosemary Elpers passed away Sunday, April 18th, 2021. Rosemary was born December 28, 1938, in Evansville, Indiana, to Chris and Evelyn Schickel. She had two sisters, Helen (deceased) and Joyce; and three brothers, Melvin, Harold (both deceased), and Ralph. In 1955, she married Donald Elpers, and the next thing they knew, they had four children, Donna Rownd (Brad, Largo, Fla.), Deana Ford (George, Lehigh Acres, Fla.), Darrin (Holly, Crystal River, Fla.), and Doug (Heidi, Hudson, Fla.). They moved to Florida in 1969 and started a new chapter that ended up with ten grandchildren and ﬁfteen great-grandchildren. The light of her life was her family. She lived for holidays. Lived for having her family gathered around her. Lived for decorating for the seasons. Whether it be putting up pictures her grandbabies had drawn for her or coloring six hundred dozen Easter eggs or “Supervising” Pop putting up Christmas lights. All worth it to have her fam-

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Debra J. Lang, 66, of Owensville, Ind., went to be with the Lord April 22, 2021. She was born July 8, 1954, in Princeton, Ind., to the late Kenneth Wayne Higginbotham and Janavieve (Wilder) Higginbotham. Debbie graduated from Owensville High School then completed a Certiﬁcate program. She married the love of her life, Carrel Lang, October 14, 1975. Debbie worked as the Dietary Supervisor for Transcendent Nursing Home, then known as Owensville Convalescent Center, for 20 years. Many remember her at Joe’s Red and White for a few years and dozens of children she would babysit. She coached softball, her team won all but one year. Debbie was a member of South Gibson Apostolic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents Darrell and Lorena Wilder; and infant sister Dian Higginbotham. Debbie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Carrel Lang; children Jamie Lang, Jeremy (Amber) Lang, Ashtin Lang, and Amya Lang; grandchildren Asia, Chayah, Elias, Ephraim, and Tzipporah; siblings Darrell (Kathy) Higginbotham and David (Doris)

Higginbotham; and aunts Annavieve Creek and Carol Warren. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Lang. Visitation was at Holder’s Funeral Home Monday, April 26, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funeral was at 1 p.m., with Brothers Jeremy Lang, James Freels, and J.D. Mullins oﬃciating with burial at Owensville Cemetery. All those who wish to honor and remember Debbie in person at the service is 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 ALJC World Missions Dept., P.O. Box 518 Owensville, IN 47665.

Jeﬀery Lynn Graper in 2011. Memorial services will be held at Werry Funeral HomePoseyville, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 11 a.m., with the family receiving friends from 10 a.m., until service time. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, Processing Center, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886 or online at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

will be held at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery near Poseyville, Indiana with Pastor Bart Newton ofﬁciating. Memorial gifts may be made to: Vossburg Cemetery Fund, c/o Preston Cook, 315 Eucutta Road, Shubuta, MS 39360 or Phalti Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 124 County Road 1634, Pachuta, MS 39347. The family would like to thank her doctors, The Good Samaritan Home, Heart to Heart to Heart Hospice Care, and all of the many special caregivers and special friends that cared for her. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

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Carlena Sue Dillard Carlena Sue Dillard, 52, of Poseyville, Ind., born to Alfred Dillard and Carolyn (Terry) Coomer on August 31, 1968, in Princeton, Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She enjoyed painting and her grandchildren. Surviving are her son: Brian Wayne Dillard of Poseyville, Indiana; boyfriend: Don W. Duvall of Poseyville, Indiana; step-son: Eric D. Duvall of Wadesville, Indiana; siblings: Maude Riley, Faye Morgan, Joey Askins, Jamie Wilson, Angie Dillard and Nicole Davenport and seven grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednes-

Alva Jean Dean, 91, of Poseyville, Indiana, formerly of Paulding, Miss., born to Henry Lorel and Carrie Mae (Combest) Robb on May 11, 1929, in Commerce, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at The Good Samaritan Home in Evansville, Indiana. She was a member of Phalti Baptist Church in Pachuta, Mississippi. She is survived by her daughters: Wanda (Terry) Jones and Carolyn (Patrick) Scheller; grandchildren: Jason (Misty) Heathcock, Jamie Embry, Jeana Hager, Carrie (Eric) Rasche, Joseph (Amber) Scheller, and Jonathan (McKenzie) Scheller; great grandchildren: Erin Heathcock, JayDen and Julian Embry, Jasper Hager, Taylor, Cameron and Madelyn Scheller, Olivia Jean and Eleanor Rasche as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Raymond Leroy Dean; son: Raymond Wayne Dean; brothers: Raymond, Alan and Henry Earl Robb; sister: Betty Uebelhack; great grandchildren: Jamien Ray Heathcock and Jade Elizabeth Foeller. A private graveside service

day, April 28, 2021, at the Poseyville Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of North Posey. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

Janet Sue Redfield, age 64, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Poseyville, Ind. She was born on March 11, 1957, to Bernard and Margaret (Hargrave) Larson in Junction City, Kansas as the youngest of five children. Her favorite things were crafting with wood, working on home improvements, and her flower gardens. She loved spending time with her grandkids, as well as taking care of her cats and dog. She loved to keep busy and was always guaranteed to be working on a project. There was never a project too big for her. She is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Harris; siblings Marvin Larson (Mary Ellen) of Texas, Mary Ann McGraw (Charlie) of Kentucky, Jerald Larson (Pat) of Kansas, and Linda Tustison (Daryl) of Missouri;

daughter Jennifer Johnson (Nick) of Indiana; grandchildren Matthew Williams and Elizabeth Williams of Indiana; as well as many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, May 3, 2021, at Poseyville Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

‘Fairly normal’ graduation ceremony set for MV on May 28 By Lois Mittino Gray Even though a snowfall was looming on the way, members of the Mount Vernon School Board discussed upcoming spring events, graduation, and summer school at the April 19, meeting. With board members Mark Isaac and Joe Rutledge attending virtually, the regular meeting was held in the high school Media Center with masks and social distancing to remind everyone COVID concerns are still in place. School Superintendent Matt Thompson announced, “Yes, we are still going to have a prom after all this year. The event was approved to go by the county health department. It is planned for Saturday, April 24 in the high school cafeteria from 7 to 11 p.m. “Hopefully, this will be the only one we ever have to have in the cafeteria,” Thompson speculated. “I must say Principal Jones did a great job with this, getting the approval and some plans made.” Thompson said the graduation ceremony this year will be “fairly normal.” It is scheduled for Friday, May 28. “I don’t know how many tickets we will distribute to families as yet. It will depend on what color the county is in nearer to that date.” Seniors Honor Night is planned for the high school PAC Auditorium on Monday, May 10 at 7 p.m. The board granted permission to offer a summer reading remediation program for all third graders not passing the IREAD 3 test this spring. Students will attend three instructional days on June 1 through June 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. They will receive instruction the first two days and take a retest on the third to allow them to move on to fourth grade if they pass. 87 percent passed the standardized test this year, Thompson thought this would amount to less than 13 students. The passing rate is down just a little from the 89 percent passing rate of the year before. “Actually I was pleased with the numbers, they are not down that much considering the disruption this past year. The teachers were working under bad circumstances and still were

able to get the most from these kids.” A summer credit recovery program for high school students who did not pass required courses in English, algebra, health, geography, history, biology, or computer applications was approved as needed. The program staff will not know the number needing to take recovery until grades come in at the end of the year. Students who need to do it will complete online learning through the APEX prepared curriculum. A licensed teacher/ teacher assistant will be hired to work with them and these positions will be advertised now. Teacher salary for this and the IREAD remediation will be reimbursed from the State of Indiana 2021 Summer School Budget. In personnel matters, the board: • accepted the intent to retire from Melanie Newman at the end of the 2020-2021 school year as a teacher assistant at West Elementary School after 14.5 years of service with MSD of Mount Vernon. “She has done an excellent job with that Special Education population. She will be missed,” remarked Thompson. “Retirement granted-She can start planning now,” School Board President Beth McFadin Higgins added. • accepted resignations from Damon Collins as an assistant coach of high school boys’ basketball, Ashley Nichols as the Maintenance/ Transportation secretary in the Administration Office and Stephanie Gentry in high school food services. All three are effective immediately. Cynthia Smith resigned from food services at Farmersville Elementary School, effective at the end of the school year. • confirmed the employment of Michelle Hamrick in high school

food services to replace Stephanie Gentry, Ashley Nichols as a building secretary at West Elementary School to replace Amber Krieger, and Megan Price and Justin Wagner as Special Education teachers at Farmersville and the high school, respectively. Nikolas Seets was hired in semi-skilled maintenance at the district wide bus garage and Meg Wezet will be the new Home School Advisor at Marrs and Farmersville schools, replacing Christine Johnson. • granted Sharon Berry an extension of a nonpaid medical leave of absence from May 10, 2021 through September 28, 2021, granted Lacey Rhea a nonpaid medical leave of absence from April 6, 2021 until the end of the 2020-2021 school year, and granted Scott Reagan a nonpaid medical leave of absence from April 30, 2021 through June 30, 2021 as requested. “Hopefully all three will be able to return to work at the end of this time limit. We wish them better days ahead,” said Board Member Kathy Weinzapfel. • adopted a resolution permitting two staff members to attend educational meetings. Sean Grant will attend the virtual U.S. Cyber Challenge training on June 7 through 11 at no MSD expense. Cody Ungetheim will attend the new instructor orientation for CAP class instructors at USI on April 23 at no MSD expense. “Most trained CAP instructors are older. To have someone this young get trained on staff is very good,” observed Thompson. CAP is the program for getting dual credit for high school classes from USI. • Interviews will start this week for a possible Assistant Principal

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Brady Hook and Brooklyn Shell smile for the camera An old General Electric picture surfaced recently. Pictured in the probably mid 1970s photo are, in front, Paul Cross, Barry Murphy and Larry Wicker.. In the middle row are Paul Thompson, Bill Duncan, Bill Floyd, and Steve Dickens. In the during walk-in at Mount Vernon High School’s Prom held Saturday evening. Photo by Garry Beeson back row are Randy Fick, Bob Hausman, Jerry Rutledge, Jerry Kuebler, Marvin Deig, and Tony Velotta.

‘MVSB’ continued from Page A1 position at West Elementary School. There have been several applicants. In business matters: • adopted revised policies 203.04 (leaves and absences, including pregnancy and sick leave) and 203.06 (professional leave and absences with and without pay), rescinded policy 203.05 on conferences and visitations and noted policies 203.12 (holidays) and 203.14 (personal leave of absences) as reviewed • adopted a corporate resolution authorizing the following persons

to manage the West Elementary School Extracurricular Account: Amanda Wilson, Principal and countersigned by Ashley Nichols, Treasurer. • Director of Business Loren Evan reported the Self Insurance Fund balance at the end of March is $2,473,030.95. • granted permission to the boys’ basketball team to participate in a summer shootout on June 19-20, 2021 at Salem High School in Salem, Indiana as requested • granted permission to advertise for cafeteria bids for the 2021-22

WMI’s Artifact Under Exam by Melora Adams This week’s article, with the recent 22nd annual First Brush of Spring in mind, examines some artifacts of a local artist. That artist is John Chappelsmith (aka John Chappell Smith), an English engraver and artist who came to New Harmony with his wife in 1850. The first artifact that we catalogued that belonged to him was a paint box, with some small blocks of watercolor paints still in it. The paint blocks bear the names and addresses of the English firms that made them. This sounds like a very mundane object, but it can remind us that despite all our technology, the work and tools of the artist can be much the same as they were all those years ago. John came to New Harmony and drew and painted what he saw in the natural world here. We have catalogued a small watercolor painting that he made which depicts a scene in the vicinity of New Harmony. This area was still very wild then, and the painting shows only a few people, the hills, and the Wabash River. We have also catalogued some drawings that he made of some of the freshwater mussels found here in the Wabash River. He made the drawings and wrote their scientific names as well. These drawings have the fine careful lines that would be expected of an engraver.

this country. According to our records, John wrote a description of a tornado near New Harmony which was published by both the Smithsonian Institution and the Imperial Geological Association of Vienna. We have catalogued a small engraving of his which depicts the “City of Westminster Literary, Scientiﬁc, and Mechanics’ Institution.” It seems to have been something along the lines of the Working Men’s Institute. That Institution was built in 1840, just after the WMI and well before John came to New Harmony. According to our records, John went back to England when he was over 70 years old. He left New Harmony during the summer of 1883, after his wife passed away, and never returned here.

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Wassmer event is postponed The Michael A Wassmer Agriculture/CTE Scholarship event has been postponed again. According to a staement issued by organizers, “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are postponing this event indefinitely. Hopefully we will one day be able

to celebrate and honor this hard working, respected community member.” The group is accepting donations to fund this scholarship.* Checks should be written to Edward Jones with the scholarship designated in the memo. They can be sent directly to Edward Jones, 12251

Hwy 41 N, Suite B, Evansville, IN 47725 or given to a member of the Michael A Wassmer Agriculture/CTE Scholarship, Inc Board of Directors: Brad Wallace, Kristine Wassmer, Joe Eisterhold and Nancy Herrenbruck. *all donations are tax deductible

Birthdays April 27 - Katy Beth Fick, Scarlett Powers, Daniel Lewis Powell, Louis Mittino, Cole Louis Cullum April 28 - Bernard Hurley, Cathy Hyatt, Jillian Lindauer, Bob Green, Michele Tepool, Nettie Wilderman, Haven Rebecca Depner, Randy Leonard, Caden Benet April 29 - Amanda Armstrong, Mrs. Bob Kemmerling, Shelby Austin, George Hatch, Jesse Montgomery, Curtis Marchino, Carolyn Stone, Zoe Williams Madi, Johnathan M. Webber, Brendon Wrobel, Faith Abigail Peterlin, Alyssa Coomer, Daniel Carrol, Jason Byrn, Karter Schnautz, Clarence Nelson April 30 - Jamie Alsop, Andrew Watson, Lisa Embrey, Lori Espenlaub, Brianna Ries, Aubrey Reyes, David Morris, Christina Alex-

ander, Kobey Embrey, Lisa Harrison May 1 - Wilma Yourgans, Marcie Hon, Juliann Miller, Janet Staley, Marjorie Leftwich, Barbara Meeks, Nancy Roach, Janet Staley, Doris Arnold, Macie Arnold, Barbara Meeks May 2 - Macy Clowers, Michael A. Gray, John L. Adams, Erin Kuhn, Chase Alexander Tucker May 3 - Hunter Ray Wassmer, Alexander White, Ralph Hardy, Rick Underwood, Robert Deckard, Jason Walsh, Sugar Bear Powers, Charlotte Nanninga, Rhoda Wade, Erica Winiger, Kristen Laughbaum 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 27, 1921 - Mount Vernon

Note: News in this issue includes: KeckGonnerman C o m p a n y ’s new building, immediate construction of Coliseum is urged, long lost ring found, paid subscriptions to the Star, a Marrs Township surprise party, and many news briefs and personals. Keck-Gonnerman Company’s New Building - Keck-Gonnerman Company, actively started in the automobile business in 1908. In 1909 they built the first garage in the county at the site of their present manufacturing plant. The first car handled by this firm was the Buick, then the Cadillac, then Chalmers and Studebaker. In those days, the securing of an agency was not difficult and dealers did not have to conform to sales and service policies that are required presently. In 1913 the company accepted the Ford contract, and has very successfully handled this car ever since. The first year they sold 27 Ford cars, the next, 65, and so on until now their estimate is 300 cars and 100 tractors (Fordson) per year. In 1918 their business grew so fast that they found their quarters entirely too small. With the advent of the Fordson Tractor and associated implements, they decided to erect a modern sales and service station, representing one of the finest garages to be found in any city the size of Mount Vernon. The building is located at the corner of Main and Sixth Streets, is two stories high, 70 by 140 feet with elevator, steam heating plant, and all modern conveniences. Located on a corner lot, it provides a drive-in and drive-out entrance on the Sixth Street side, allowing the entire 70 foot front to be used for display purposes. The first floor contains display rooms, office, ladies’ restroom and stockroom, where they carry a complete stock of all parts from the largest down to the smallest car, truck, or tractor. The second floor contains the repair shop and storage room. In all, there are 20 people employed at this institution with G. Keck as general manager. Immediate Construction Of Coliseum Is Urged - At their services Sunday morning, Rev. Schneider, pastor of the First M.E. Church and Father Bauer, pastor of the Saint Matthew’s Church, spoke as being heartily in favor of the early construction of the Soldiers and Sailors’ Memorial Coliseum. Rev. Schneider appealed to the patriotism of the community and the need for a proper recognition of the service of Posey County boys

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school year on April 27 and May 4. Sealed bids are due on June 2 by 10 a.m. opening at the Administration Building. Specs on the items are available at the office. The board will accept or reject bids at the June 21 meeting and contracts will be signed on June 30. • The board reviewed and discussed proposed revisions to the Rights and Responsibilities handbook for possible future action item at the next meeting. • The next board meeting is set for Monday, May 3 at 5:45 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Senior High School Media Center.

who fought in the World War - service which the proposed Coliseum, will be a concrete recognition of. He said,”I am for the building of this Coliseum because the county needs it. I am for it because it is a fitting recognition of our boys.” Father Bauer, “As to the positive needs of such a gathering place, we can have a large enough building where commencement exercises can be accommodated. Also, it will afford better accommodations for those that stress athletic opportunities. Other points bearing on advantages - it will bring the churches together, and thus establish what this community so badly needs - a community Spirit.” Long Lost Ring Found - One year prior to his marriage, Andrew Lawrence presented his sweetheart - who later became his wife - a gold band ring, and several years after their marriage while she was throwing some rubbish into the lot in back of their house, the ring slipped from her finger and has been since been lost. It was believed a hog swallowed the ring. Last Saturday, Price Kennedy, a tenant on the Lawrence farm in Marrs Township, in passing through a lot adjoining the one where the ring was supposed to have been lost, noticed a shining object and later examining and digging it out of the ground, discovered it to be a ring. The initial and date on the inside of the ring showed that it was the one long lost by Mrs. Lawrence and he delivered it to Mr. Lawrence in the city Saturday. The ring has been lost for 22 years and it appears very peculiar that only two weeks after Mrs. Lawrence’s death the ring should be found. Subscriptions To The Star - August Gentile, William Imhuff, Nicholas Seifert, William Boberg, George French, Henry Orth, J.M. Cartwright, Henry Kuhn, Charles Slygh, William Stock, Chris Roedel, and Miss Marie Schnack. Mount Vernon Wins The County Track Title - Mount Vernon was victorious over Wadesville, New Harmony, and Stewartsville track teams. Lancewell McCarty was the high point maker for the local High School. Note: Baseball news will be coming in the future. News Briefs And Personals - Go To Sunday School This Sunday - Be good to yourself and attend some Sunday School next Sabbath - May 1. It matters not where you attend, a cordial welcome with a smile awaits you. Birth - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Walls, Sunday, a son. Sick List - Mrs. Orin Cox is confined to her bed by illness. James Kreutzinger is recovering from an amputation of his left leg at the knee. A gangrenous infection of his foot was caused from paring corn on

his toe. He is at Hayden’s Sanitarium. Trips And Sunday Visits - Mrs. Louise Culley was in the city shopping Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Fletchall of Poseyville, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Schiela. Local Jewish News - Louis Jarozki has returned from New York City where he and his wife attended the Blum-Kluga Wedding. A Surprise Party - A surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Winiger at Marrs Township, Sunday evening. The evening was

spent in dancing, and games and everyone had a good time. News From Mount Vernon 125 Years Ago, April 27, 1896 - ”Morgan,” the 31-year old horse owned by Henry Klutz of Point, while hitched to a plow Tuesday morning, dropped dead in the ﬁeld. Old Morgan only worked an hour or two daily. The horse was given a decent burial. Marriage Licenses - E. Hubble and Ida Thompson; G. Harton and Olive McCoy.

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West Elementary Robotics Team finished in the top 30 percent in the state out of more than 150 elementary teams competing in the 2020-21 VEX IQ Robotics Challenge. Members of the team are, in front L-R: Aleeah Bebout, Kris Calhoun, Jersie Reynolds, Chace Holton, and Braylin Jackson. In the middle row are Annabelle Brock, Rosalena Gonzalez, Charlotte Millay, Max Thompson, Nolan Cox, Kali Cobb, and Morgan Miller. In the back are Mr. Scott Lamar, Mr. Brandon Spainhour, Mr. Donald Schoenbachler, Mr. Dan Koch. Photo submitted

2021 Junior Police Academy set for June The Mount Vernon Indiana Police Department is accepting applications for the 2021 Junior Police Academy. If you know someone high school-aged that may be interested, request an application packet to get them enrolled. Academy dates are June 7 - 11. Academy Application Packets can be

obtained by messaging them on Facebook or emailing Officer Turner at sturner@mountvernon-in.com The Junior Academy is something that our Officers and Instructor Cadre look forward to and enjoy, so please ensure applicants are ready to learn and have an interest in law enforcement.

Spring Posey Property Tax deadline is coming on May 10 The spring deadline for 2021 property taxes is Monday, May 10, and the Posey County Treasurer’s office is open to the public. Other options to pay your property taxes are:

- Send your tax payment in the mail to 126 E. Third Street, Room 211, Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620. We do accept your payment as on time with a postmark of May 10. - Drop box located in front of the

Coliseum Building at 126 E. Third Street, Mount Vernon. - Drop off at United Fidelity Bank in Mount Vernon, the West Side, and St. Joseph Avenue locations in Evansville. - Pay online at poseycountytax.com.

Briefly Celebrate Recovery on Thursdays Co-ed Celebrate Recovery group meets on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m., at the Beyond the Walls Campus, 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon. Bethsaida Cemetery Clean Up Day Join us on Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m., at Bethsaida Cemetery in Posey County. We will be cleaning up the cemetery and can use the help of anyone willing. Johnson UMC to hold Rummage Sale The Johnson UMC rummage sale in New Harmony will be held on Saturday, May 8, beginning at 8 a.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.

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. Tribute to Pearl Jam set for May 22 The Lincoln Amphitheatre will host a full band acoustic tribute to the music of Pearl Jam on Saturday, May 22. Doors for the event will be open at 6:30 p.m. central time, with the two-set performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. All tickets will be general admission, are $19.95, and can be purchased online at www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com or by calling 812-937-2329.

Fantasy Night at the Phil “Re-Imagined” The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Roger Kalia, concludes the season with guest conductor and video gaming composer, Austin Wintory, for a one hour in-person and livestream performance of “Fantasy Night at the Phil” at the Victory Theatre Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 7 p.m. Come dressed as your fa-

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PC Sheriff’s Merit Board to meet The Posey County Sheriff’s Merit Board will meet on May 5, 2021 at the Sheriff’s Office in Mount Vernon at 9:30 a.m.

Camping reservation site gets a new look The website for making camping reservations at DNR properties has a new look and features to make booking your next getaway a snap.Camper You now have more options to search for camping, cabins, or day-use facilities by filtering your search results to look at park activities, specific site types, accessibility needs, and your desired date range. Other features allow you to: •Discover available sites for the upcoming weekend for lastminute trips •Save favorite campsites, cabins, and facilities for quicker access to making future reservations at those locations •Shop for a variety of Indiana State Parks products, including gift cards, park passes, clothing, and gifts galore •Check the balance of a DNR camping gift card •Donate to support Indiana State Parks Now is a great time to book your next trip at camp.IN.gov. If you have not already done so, be sure to create an account to track your reservations, favorite campsites, and opt in to receive news, information and special offers from DNR.

Poseyville Legion to hold Memorial Day Service Poseyville American Legion Post 278 is going to hold a Memorial Day service at the Poseyville Cemetery on May 31, 2021. The ceremony will be held next to the flags and monument at the northwest end of the cemetery. The starting time will be 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend as the Post shows its respect to those Veterans who have passed with a special part of the service dedicated to those Post members who have passed in the last two years. Please plan to come and share in this remembering service.

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By Trisha L. Lopez Indiana lawmakers announced $1.9 billion in additional education spending, including an overall tuition support increase of about 4.5 percent over the next two years that will bring more than $1 million to MSD of Mount Vernon schools, as they approved the budget bill closing out this year’s regular legislative session. The new numbers include the $600 million a year investment recommended by the Next Step Teacher Compensation Commission to bring Hoosier educators to a competitive pay rate in an effort to stave off a looming teacher shortage that studies show has made hiring qualified staff challenging for 87 percent of the state’s school districts. A bill authored by Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) provides an additional $150 million in grants to be used to help combat learning loss resulting from Covid-19-forced school closures. The updated budget passed the House by a vote of 96-2. Representatives McNamara and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) voted in favor of the bill. It passed the Senate by a vote of 46-3. Senator Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) voted in favor of the bill. The increase, thanks largely to the roughly $2 billion extra in revenue projections announced last week and $3 billion the state will receive from the American Rescue Plan, opened the door to several changes in HB1001...the state’s two-year budget plan. Lawmakers expect school corporations to use 45 percent of the tuition support funds towards teacher pay and are asking that starting salaries be bumped to a minimum of $40,000 a year statewide. “We are very happy the legislature is investing in public education,” MSD of Mount Vernon Superintendent Dr. Matt Thompson said. “The additional $1.9 billion will yield a little over $1 million for the MSD of Mount Vernon. Raising the base salary of educators across the state to $40,000 is a reasonable and desirable goal for public education. We believe the additional funding will help us attain that goal.” Public schools will not be the sole beneficiary of the bipartisan supported spending plan. Indiana’s voucher program will see an expansion in both percentages awarded and income allowances, potentially growing the program by up to 12,000 students over the next two years. The new plan will allow a family of four may to make up to $145,000 and qualify for vouchers. The 2020-21 limit was $96,000. It will also allow all students to receive the full tuition amount that would have been paid to a public school instead of the state’s current system of tiered percentages set by income. Keith Gambill, president of the Indiana State Teachers Association, said the increase in education spending is the direct result of the advocacy work of Indiana’s teachers. Several MSD of Mount Vernon teachers made known their displeasure with the original House version and the amended Senate version of the bill, wearing red and black shirts in solidarity to promote awareness of funding issues and 13 were among the 100 or so southern Indiana educators in attendance at a Fair Funding Rally at the Four Freedoms Monument in Evansville on April 10. Rick Jesch, Mount Vernon’s head of the NEA, said “there are still a few unknowns about the impact of the budget bill” but “the result will be noticeably better for us than either chamber’s original figures.” “Since we are not allowed to begin contract negotiations until late summer, I can’t say what our salaries will look like at this time. I do have concerns about the ongoing cost incurred for vouchers. When the state finds itself in a tighter fiscal position, it will be difficult to reduce spending for fan entitlement for a politically powerful constituency,” Jesch said. Despite the unknowns that may lie ahead, ISTA President Gambill lauded the budget increase announcement as a “good day for Indiana students, educators and communities.” “It is to be celebrated,” Gambill said in an announcement via the organization’s Facebook page. “It is a good day for Indiana. With this budget’s investment, educators now have a light at the end of the tunnel.”

APL News April 28 at 3:30 p.m. - Virtual S.T.E.A.M with Miss Samantha - Visit the Library’s Facebook page and watch Miss Samantha demonstrate how to make paper. April 29 at 3:30 p.m. - Virtual Laughs and Crafts Club - Join us on our library’s Facebook page for virtual Laughs and Crafts. We will read a story, sing songs, enjoy fun activities, and learn about a fun take-it-andmake-it craft kit. May 1 through May 31 May is for Mango! - Join us as we celebrate Mango Languages and Asian-American and Paciﬁc Islander Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month and JewishAmerican Month.

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Mary Beth Guard hosted a bountiful food spread on Sunday evening in New Harmony as about 50 guests celebrated an outdoor Earth Day event with readings, presentations, a bonﬁre and a walk through Ben Nicholson’s outdoor labyrinth. Pictured are, l to r: Mary Beth Guard, Diana Mathews, Sue Hersh, and Martha Wilkinson standing South Terrace students Jason Freeman, Emerson Myers, Trevin Linck, and Jackson by one of the eight food tables set up for the event. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray Owens celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree at the school. Photo submitted

Enjoying some family time and preparing to work in the family yard are Katelin Tucker, Laura Tucker, Jake Tucker, and Jackson Tucker. The family was visiting Compton’s Owen, Connor, and Reid Beuligmann have the gloves on and are ready to practice some Flower Patch near Griﬃn on a very busy Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce baseball in the yard of their Wadesville home on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce

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School lunch programs to be available here this summer By Lois Mittino Gray Heather Morlan, Poseyville Carnegie Library Director, addressed the North Posey Board of Education at its April 12, regular meeting in the South Terrace Elementary Media Center. She brought great news regarding a free summer lunch program the library would like to sponsor for students and a fight for which she was seeking support to gain tax dollars from Robinson Township. “Hungry kids can’t read” is the motto of the Summer Food Service Program. The library is a trusted, accessible community center, known for free services, available to all children and teens, without any stigma of a “handout.” Morlan said ordinarily, their location is not at the poverty level of 50 percent eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches, but there is a waiver making everyone eligible this year due to COVID, so this is a one-time grant. Since it is only available to all for one year, it was deemed easier to just hook on with the already established Gibson County Program. Local volunteers will pick up the hot lunches at the Princeton High School cafeteria and the meals will be distributed for delivery to the Poseyville library and set locations in the northern part of the county, such as the Griffin Post Office, and New Harmony, Wadesville and Cynthiana. On Fridays, children may get a hot lunch and possibly take home two brown bags for weekend meals. Board members thought it was a “great program” and volunteered to help in any way. Board member Amy Will made a motion to approve the program, Larry Kahle seconded it, and it was approved with the board’s blessing. Morlan also presented the board with her findings in an “Official Investigation Request of Library Taxing Districts” report that she prepared for tackling the issue. “Since I took this job in 2018, Robinson Township people are supposed to go to the Alexandrian Public Library in Mount Vernon, which gets their taxes. The taxes are tied to the school district they attend, but everyone there goes to North Posey Schools. Although Robinson Township is in MSD of North Posey’s district, the library tax dollars are allocated to the Alexandrian Library. Robinson encompasses the area around St. Wendel and St. Phillip in the north eastern end of the county. It is 7 miles to Poseyville from there and 15 to Mount Vernon,” she explained. “All we

need is a resolution to change Robinson Township to our library district. I have already talked to the County Council and I have their support that says it needs to be done.” Poseyville Library Board President Linda Reising spoke and stressed that, “We have given a couple hundred library cards out to Robinson Township residents. Any student in North Posey can get a library card from us. We don’t turn anyone down if we don’t get their tax money or have representation of them on our board.” Director Morlan asked the board to assist her in trying to correct this issue by writing a letter of support to make the change. The motion was approved to do this with a 4 to 0 vote. Residents of

May 17 through 21 to help her child move to Iowa. • Resignations were accepted from Erik Mattingly: North Posey High School Chemistry Teacher, Anne Scherer: North Elementary School Special Education Teacher, and Shelbi Newcomer: South Terrace Computer Tech Coordinator, effective April 9, 2021. • Morgan Daly was unanimously hired to teach science at North Posey High School for the upcoming school year. • The board approved professional leave requests from Matthew Cox and Cody Moll to attend a Spring Coaching Clinic on May 7, 2021 in Indianapolis. The $70 registration and substitute teacher costs will be paid out of the ECA Fund.

Robinson Township who support the change are also asked to write letters of support to the library. “We had to have a bond issue just to get enough money to fix the roof when it was leaking all over and get a new lift,” Reising stated. “Letters of support to help us get funds would be great.” Morlan said she plans to attend the next board meeting of the Alexandrian Public Library to address the issue. In personnel matters: • Retirements were accepted from Donnetta Morrow, North Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher, after 35 years of service and Susan Henze as District Librarian, after 25 years of service; 17 of those with MSD of North Posey. “We wish both ladies the best as they embark on the next leg of their journey,” School Superintendent Michael Galvin remarked. • The board approved personal leaves for Jamie Wade from May 3 through 7 for her child’s National Cheer Competition and for Nancy Will from

In other New Business: • Superintendent Galvin presented a proposal for lawn care by A Cut Above LLC. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for lawn care was advertised beginning March 9, 2021, and sealed bids were opened at the district office on March 19, 2021. Board members were disappointed that there was only one bidder for this service. “Three or four companies picked up the bid packets, but this is the only one who returned it by the due date,” he said. A Cut Above’s one-year bid proposes to cut all four locations for $1,430.00 per each cut. The locations and prices are: NPHS/NPJHS Complex $770.00, South Terrace Elementary School $320.00, North Elementary/CO Complex $290.00, and NP Clinic $50.00. The Superintendent will make the call on when each cut is needed. The costs are higher than what was paid previously as retired teachers often volunteered to do it or college students. After some discussion of the bid process, Mr.

GAF employees celebrated Earth day by volunteering to pick up litter on Givens Road. Pictured l to r are: Hunter Wilson, Ben Anselman, Mark Jochim, Ted Dixon, Sophia Park, Donna Weimer, Andy Vetter, Jeanne McGennis, Wendy Collins, Sean Marren, Josh Luedeke, Kevin Isaac, Susanne Renshaw, Matt Mahrenholz, Adam Thomas, Ryan Eaton, and Jim Birkla. Photo submitted

Sermon of the Week - Signs of End Times...What, Me worry? By Terry Atchison I’m dying. Yep it started the day I was born. Didn’t really think much about it until I grew older and received some knowledge. I’m not worried about dying either, because I know that I will be with my Lord and Savior. Philippians 1:21- For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. What a mess. Our country, the world, is one big mess today. Hate, military aggression, social diﬀerences, sexual freedoms never seen before, governmental changes, riots, murder, pandemic, death, and it goes on and on. Social media is a terrible addiction that even has the power to kill sometimes. It can be a controlling addiction. Violence reigns, pulls our attention, causes us to comment and express ourselves in not such a good light, many times. But God is watching. He knows. Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the ﬂesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife,

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jealousy, ﬁts of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Genesis 9:6 “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made man.” The end is near. The end is near. You hear it at church and in conversations on social media, with great numbers and facts about how many signs have already taken place. Daniel and Revelation have always been my guides but I was always curious, wondering how close we really are towards arriving at the end, according to the fulﬁllment of the signs/prophecies. So I bought a book, written by a very well known evangelist, about the thirty-one undeniable prophecies of the Apocalypse. Reading that book enlightened me quite a bit. Most of it I have already know, but there were many details and facts about people in dif-

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

ferent government positions that were very interesting to me. So, where do I stand today about worrying or thinking about the fulfilled signs and how and when the others will be fulfilled? It doesn’t matter to me. If I live my life as a Christian, who am I to be pretentious enough to try to figure out something only God can control? That is not my job. My job is witnessing to others, not to worry about some bigger event that will surely arrive one day. I will try to work for Him each day, that is all I have. One day at a time. If today or tomorrow life ends...so be it. What, Me Worry? 1 Corinthians 15:58 -Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

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

Kahle made a motion to approve the request and Mrs. Will seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a 3 to 1 vote, with Mr. Oakley voting against it. Mr. Oakley indicated he was only voting no because, “I think it’s a good process, but it bothers me that we only got one bid back.” • Superintendent Galvin also presented for consideration Wabash Valley Service’s proposed fuel pricing contract. Five thousand gallons of #2 Ultra Clear from 9/1/21 – 5/31/22 at a rate of $2.1270 per gallon. Five thousand gallons of 87 Octane w/ eth from 9/1/21 – 10/31/21 for $2.039 per gallon. Mr. Oakley made a motion to approve the contract and it was approved with a 4 to 0 vote. • The board approved Dr. Strieter’s request to remove “Preparing for College and Careers” as a requirement of North Posey High School graduates. “We are having changes coming down from the state with career pathways. It is not required by the state anymore. It will free up space for other classes,” Superintendent Galvin noted. The motion was approved with a 4 to 0 vote. • Three teachers spoke on the adoption recommendation of the Elementary, Junior High, and High School for the social studies textbook. Donna McGinness, Traci Newcomer, and Kelly Thompson were present to provide an overview of the new textbooks. Board members were impressed with their choices and demonstrations, especially concerning current events and approved them. • Superintendent Galvin presented for consideration a proposal to alter the 2021-2022 school calendar to change the early dismissal days to virtual days during the months of August, September, October, November, and January to permit teachers to complete professional development for curriculum mapping. After much discussion on the value of curriculum mapping, it was agreed unanimously to approve it. • COVID-19 Update—We had only one positive student. Masks are still in effect until the end of the year was reported. • The next regular board meeting will be Monday, May 10 in the library at North Elementary School. The regular meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m. • A retirement reception for retired Supt. Dr. Todd Camp, and former Asst. School Supt. Dr. Angels Bender, and former school attorney Bill Bender will be held following our regular meeting.

Mary Beth Guard hosted a bountiful food spread on Sunday evening as about 50 guests celebrated an outdoor Earth Day celebration with readings, presentations, a bonfire and a walk through Ben Nicholson’s outdoor labyrinth. Pictured are, l to r: plant speakers Ann Ferguson and Ava Stellar. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

National Day of Prayer activities set for May 6 The Rev. Rick Sellers of First Christian Church in Mount Vernon will lead the 2021 National Day of Prayer worship service on behalf of the Mount Vernon Ministerial Association. The prayer service will be held on Thursday, May 6, beginning at noon. The event will be held outside on the west end of the Posey County courthouse. The observance will feature music, readings from Scripture, and of course prayers. The prayers will be said for various levels of government, the military, law enforcement, businesses, schools, churches, and families. The theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer is based on 2 Corinthians; “where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” Lord pour out your love, life, and liberty. Everyone is invited to come and pray for our nation and community. 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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Grant application criteria makes for lively discussion By Trisha L. Lopez New Harmony businesses may apply for Phase III Covid Response Program grants of up to $10,000. Speaking to New Harmony Town Council members at Tuesday’s meeting, Debbie Bennett-Stearsman from the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana said that the application window would be open from April 21 through May 4. The Town of New Harmony, the City of Mount Vernon and Posey County were awarded $250,000 each. Bennett-Stearsman said 119 government units applied statewide and only 80 received grants in this third round of relief funds through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). New Harmony received $250,000 and a $20,000 gift from the Kent and Laurie Parker Family Foundation in Phase II in the fall and awarded 32 businesses grants of $8,242. “After May 4, I’ll select the (applicants) for New Harmony, go through and vet them to make sure they are in the corporate limits, they are an active business, where are they. Once that’s done, there is a scoring matrix this time we’re going to use. I’ll put the business in. I’ll score them out. Their score will receive a certain amount of dollars. Once all of those are done, I will send that to the state. The state will review to make sure everything is correct, bring them back to the council and a council meeting and say ‘here’s where we are. These are the ones that have qualified. This is what they’re going to get. Please review them. If you’re in agreement, we’ll award those,” Bennett-Stearsman explained. The New Harmony Town Council voted on the scoring matrix at its March meeting. The scoring for the matrix will look at the following areas: the number of years companies have been in business, older businesses will score higher; the number of workers a business employs; whether a business is a new or repeat applicant; and storefront businesses will score higher than home-based businesses, businesses in residential areas zoned R60, R100 or R200 are not considered storefront businesses. She said any money left over after grants are awarded will be divided equally amongst grant recipients. She said the scoring matrix helps the process in several ways. “It gives a chance for a business that didn’t apply last time, didn’t know about it, they will get a little more priority over the ones that did. It also makes sure, I believe, that everybody is going to get some funding. Last time had the funding and we couldn’t decide how to do it for sure. It was first come, first serve. We just wanted to make sure everybody got money so we divided it,” Bennett-Stearsman said. “This time it gives a little bit of a better process and justification for the town, and for OCRA, to be able to justify why people got the certain amount of money they got.” David Flanders, owner of Cook’s on Brewery Bed and Breakfast, had several questions about the scoring matrix. He was concerned about the extra points awarded to businesses considered store front businesses in the scoring. “What happens to businesses industrial, agricultural, residential historic, or multifamily...for those that are not (zoned) R60, R100 or R200. Are they included or excluded for storefront (points)?” Flanders asked. “Are accommodations or lodging, which clearly providing shelter is a bricks and mortar, are they storefront businesses if they are located in R60?” Flanders listed several local businesses whose zoning would not fall into the storefront category under the approved scoring matrix. He also expressed concerns about the award amount eligibility of past applicants and recipients. “Since there are additional points for new applicants versus repeat applicants, is it the council’s intention to disqualify all prior applicants from receiving the...” he asked. Bennett-Stearsman shook her head. “No. Stop. We’re not disqualifying anyone. No,” she interjected. “Let me finish my sentence…from receiving the maximum $10,000 grant? Can you tell me how, if a repeat applicant, the most they are able to get is 75 points. They are not going to be able to get 80 points to get the $10,000,” Flanders countered. “I didn’t know if that was unintentional or an oversight?” Bennett-Stearsman said she thought it was “going to be very hard for anybody to get the maximum number of points.” “The community had the right to exclude prior applicants and there are other communities that are doing that. They are not

allowing anybody to apply again,” she said. “We felt it was fairness the last time to allow anyone that received funding the last time to receive funding again. However, there were people that stated that they didn’t know the applications were open or they missed it. We want them to have the chance to get at least what people got the last time. By, by giving the extra points, it gives them a little of an edge. It still doesn’t mean they are going to get them. If you go through it, ‘I’m a first-time applicant and I don’t have a storefront and I only have one employee and (I’ve) only been in business a year, I’m not going to get the maximum. I’m only going to get $4,000 to $6,000.’” “So it was intentional,” Flanders said. New Harmony Town Council President Alvin Blaylock explained the matrix scoring process was intended to treat businesses equally and retain employees. “If a business has been in business for 50 years and has 50 employees, most likely they’re entitled to more than someone who’s been in business one year with one employee. This company or business that has 50 employees and they have people laid off, this is a way to help them,” Blaylock said. Sanders again asked how businesses in R60, R100 and R200 would be scored. “If you live in your business, you are not a storefront. You will not get extra points,” Blaylock said. “The intent is, I’m looking at the Yellow Tavern so I’m going to use it, they pay utilities at home but they also pay utilities there. If you live and, not picking on David Flanders, but if you live in your business, you’re only paying one utility bill. It makes sense to help people that deserve more. That’s what it boils down to.” “Well, Heaven help New Harmony when lodging disappears and people have no place to stay, so…” Flanders said. “It’s not going to disappear, David. If it does, there’s only so much we can do. Believe you me, we’re trying to do that,” Blaylock interrupted. Bennett-Stearsman said the intention of the town and the state was not to discriminate and hurt businesses, but to help them. She said the state was concerned about the fairness of repeat applicants if hey’d already received funds in the first or second phase of the relief program. “They asked us to come up with a point scale that would be fair to other people that did not get Rapid (Phase 1) and Phase II, but not leave them out. They also said that people who received PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) or EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan), they already received assistance. We’re not going to do that. Well, that pretty much covers almost everybody,” she said. “I understand your concern. It’s a tough time.” Flanders said he may not pay extra utilities, but he pays extra taxes that support New Harmony. “Let me point out, of the businesses here in town, lodging is the only one that pays an extra tax to promote New Harmony. So, I may not pay extra utilities, Alvin, but I pay an extra five percent tax that raises my costs and it goes to benefit the entire town because it funds Visit New Harmony and the Convention and Visitors Bureau,” Flanders said. “I legally operate, as do all the other lodgings, either pursuant to the zoning permits or pursuant to a variance. They are legal businesses. For you to say that they’re not storefronts because somebody happens to live under the residence is really pretty stupid.” “Well, you can say that if you like, but consider the source,” Blaylock said. “I did,” Flanders replied. Council member Tom Williams pointed out that the state’s original intent behind the grants was to support businesses with multiple employees. “Our town doesn’t have a lot of businesses with multiple employees, so we’ve adapted. It’s been adapted, generously I think, to the different individual owner-operated businesses we have,” Williams said. “You’re going to get funding and I would hope that you would be grateful for what you are going to be getting.” Bennett-Stearsman urged New Harmony residents to spread the word about the grant application process. She said the application process will be open for two weeks and this phase isn’t being awarded on a first come first serve basis so “get your application in and get it correct.” Council members also discussed an issue with residents allowing dogs to run freely through town and residents that have

Jim Huﬀ and Misty Deckard make an eﬀort to rescue a small squirrel which had apparently fell out of it’s nest. The squirrel is in the lower left-hand corner of the picture. The house is owned by Jim Johnson. Photo by Dave Pearce refused to bag and dispose of dog waste. Councilman Wade suggested raising the ticket fee from the current rate of $25 to $50 per occurrence, but the council chose to increase enforcement of the town’s current fees to see if regular enforcement would make a difference. “If we’ve only written one or two tickets, do we really know what the effect of the cost is until we start actually enforcing what’s in place now?” Council attorney Erin Bauer asked. “Do you think that people that are doing it are doing it because they know they can get away with it? You think that upping it from $25 to $50 is going to make them stop if they don’t even know that they are going to get a ticket initially?” Councilwoman Virginia Alsop said several people have been given the ordinance and know that they are acting in violation of town rules. “They know the ordinance,” she said. “Something needs to change.” The council decided to ask law enforcement to try to increase enforcement of the dog ordinance for the next 60 days to see if an increase in ticketing makes a difference. “If $25 doesn’t make a difference, then you could increase it and go through the whole ordinance revision,” Bauer said. Other items discussed include: The council approved an application for an antique show on Main Street and in Ribeyre Gym from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 12 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 13, with a set up day on June 11. They approved an ordinance to create a fund for the American Rescue Plan grant. New Harmony is expected to receive about $160,000. Blaylock said he thinks that ARP grant funds may be able to be used to fund $38,900 to replace a water line on Old Plank Road. The Council approved $4,573 for restroom renovations at Murphy Park. Blaylock told council members that the state looked at the culvert under Highway 66 and said they would clean the ditch in the next two to three months after doing elevation surveys. Landowners north of the highway are going to clean that section. “I’m still working with some people on the south side of the highway, trying to get more done. We’re taking baby steps, but we are progressing,” Blaylock said.

William Ayers challenges Logan Stevens to a dance battle during Mount Vernon High School’s Almost Anything Goes held during prom week at the school. Photo by Amber Allyn Savannah Weatherford carefully pours water in Aidan Gilligan’s cup to win Pass the Water Cup for the senior class at Almost Anything Goes. Photo by Amber Allyn

Sam Heckman and Sydney Deno enjoy the Grand March at Mount Vernon High School’s prom on Saturday night at the school. Photo by Garry Beeson Lily Denning tosses the hula hoop to gather balls for the sophomore class in the Hula Hoop Lasso at Almost Anything Goes. Photo by Amber Allyn

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‘Canine’, continued from Page A1 Robinson’s sister, Laura Cole, then told police she could show officers where the dog was when animal control arrived. She walked the officer to the back door and on the way back, the officer observed blood on the floor. Cole told officers that the young child had stepped on the dog in the kitchen of the home and it “yelped.” She indicated that the child and her grandmother had then walked into the bedroom where the dog walked up and mauled the young child. When other officers arrived, Robinson gave them the name of the girl’s father and the Animal Control Officer arrived. The other Mount Vernon Police Officers assisted and the dog was loaded into the truck and it was transported to the kennel for quarantine, which is standard in a dog bit situation. The first officer on the scene indicated that prior to loading the animal, blood could be seen in the area of the dog’s snout around the mouth. A little while later, the officer spoke with the grandmother, the child’s guardian, and asked how the child was

doing. She indicated that a surgeon had come in and then left to book an operating room to repair the child’s injuries. She told police that she had owned the dog since he was six weeks old and that he is approximately eight years old now. The dog’s name is Jager. The grandmother/guardian then told police that the child had stepped on the dog’s paw and ran out of the room. She said the dog then followed the child into the room and had fallen down and that she began trying to cover her face while the dog attempted to bite her. She said she believed the actual lacerations had come from the dog’s toenails. The investigating officer indicated in the report that from his national Animal Control Association training as well as his police officer training, the lacerations appeared to be the result of a dog bite. The officer then asked about the animals’ vaccination records and was told that she normally took the dog to the vaccination program but had been unable to the previous fall. She also indicated that the dog’s rabies

vaccine were out of date. The officer informed Robinson that Animal Control would be in touch with her regarding the quarantine process. Robinson told the officer the dog would not be returning to the home. The officer then explained that Animal Control would also go over the surrender process with her. The officer then requested that May L. Robinson be charged with Harboring a Non-Immunized Dog (causing injury by bite), a class B misdemeanor. Since that time, the child has returned to the home and the grandmother, along with area animal rights activists have started a Go Fund Me page on Facebook to help with the legal fees for trying Nick Barton takes advantage of slightly warmer temperatures and the sunshine to work in to keep the dog from being eu- the field behind his Wadesville home on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce thanized. According to information derived from the Go Fund Me Page, several successful fundraisers have been of help in support of the cause and the dog. The date set by Aylsworth for euthanizing the dog is May 4.

DAR Chapter Collects Care Package Items The General Thomas Posey Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held their Spring Luncheon on April 24th at the Red Wagon Restaurant in Poseyville. Members enjoyed a Spring Flower word search game and a time of fellowship, followed by a business meeting. Chapter members donated care package items for an active duty female in the United States Coast Guard. Our active duty female is stationed in Buffalo, New York. We all are pleased to support her in her efforts and wish her good health and good luck for the future. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for the nation’s children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than currently 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organization. More information about the DAR is available at www.dar.org or by visiting the General Thomas Posey DAR Chapter, Mount Vernon Indiana facebook page. Pictured are: Terri Branson, Beth Dingman, Linda Jeffries, Sarah Wilson, Margie Waible, Sarah Dodd, Linda Downen, Mary Simon, Ann Mc-

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All attend FarmerRobbie just celebrated his fer swimming lessons for the children and wa- club representatives. “We hope that we will be sville Elementary School, which 35th birthday on Earth Day, ter aerobics for the adults. able to start a team back up next summer.” Robert chose as he attended the April 22. He is conscious of the school and loved it there. The years going by. “When I was ‘Progress to begin,” continued from Page A1 family has two German Shep- younger, I could do three or four words with representatives of Tenaska. “Mr. Johnson, don’t roll your Kramer on whether the land will be taxed as commercial or farmland. herds, Willow and Winchester. runs in one day. As I get older, I She replied that the ground will be taxed as commercial. “We are Winchester is an unusual pure get sorer after a fire. Now, I feel eyes at me. I’m still speaking!” “The developers will sell to Centerpoint Energy and then leave and looking to the state for guidance on that,” she noted. white color. one run for three of four days.” Paul Herrenbruck summarized much of the discussion by speaking we will have 35 years of this,” Bulkley warned. Brad Ellsworth, representing Centerpoint (formerly Vectren and directly to the Commissioners. “I trust each and every one of you to SIGECO), spoke to that statement saying, “We will honor every fulfill your job. You are elected officials and I have faith in you, and commitment made with the county on behalf of Centerpoint. We live I trust the APC, too. Solar is coming whether people like it or not, and work here and honor our commitments. We support this project leave the ordinance in place.” His words were followed by vigorous and want to add renewable energy to our portfolio. 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I’ve done my ied the effect on property tax value. “Get it right the first time,” he homework.” ~Antique Gas Pumps Commissioner Carl Schmitz observed, “I don’t take this lightly. urged. Dave Dausman reiterated the idea, “I can smell a disaster. You and Bicycles are moving too fast. Put a team together and visit several solar fields. Since I have been sick, I have spent all my time working and listen~Vintage Signage/ ing to both sides. This is the hardest decision I have had to make in Spend time with this.” Advertisements Terry Ash felt that more people in the county are pro-solar, but do my nine years as a Commissioner. I’m a fifth generation farmer and ~We appraise classic vehicles ~ not want to speak up about it, as there has been much intimidation. the solar panels will be close to my farm. 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This effectively put an end to the stays the family made the decision to lease our land,” she commented. Others spoke against the project citing setback distances not met, Commissioners enacted at several meetings to prevent any company problems with green barriers, and unsightliness of so many panels in from filing for a solar farm permit before the ordinance was amenda rural area obstructing the pastoral view. County Assessor Nancy ed. Collins and Schmitz voted for it, while Thornburg voted against Hoehn called in on the phone to answer a question posed by Vernon it, saying he felt the question “needed more time.” Members of the Mount Vernon Garden Club held their annual Azalea Sale on Saturday at the Mount Vernon Riverfront. Despite inclement weather, the group was thrilled with the turnout as they sold all but six of the azaleas. Photo by Dave Pearce

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‘Commissioners’, continued from Page A1 estimates for annual pest control for the Posey County Courthouse, Coliseum, and the Hovey House. McMahon Exterminating’s figure was for $1200, Arrow Pest Control proposed $1500 and Action Pest Control estimated an annual rate of $1040, with an initial set up fee of $650. Auditor Maegen Greenwell stated that, even with the set up fee, it would be cheaper in the long run to go with Action and it was approved. --Auditor Meagan Greenwell also brought up a proposed contract with AT and T company for service to two emergency buildings: New Harmony and St. Phillip at a rate of $3,775 apiece forever. She said it seems a contract as a government entity was never negotiated for this, so without that contract, it can be done this way at a locked in price. -- An ordinance was passed to create a new fund for the receipt of funding from the American Rescue Plan, as required by law. The county will receive 4.9 million dollars from the plan, but not all at once. County Attorney Joe Harrison prepared

the ordinance with the designated fund numbers and it was passed, after final reading was waived. --Harrison also opened four bids for review to replace a culvert on Springfield Road. Blankenberger Brothers bid $196,125; Jerry Chastain Excavating bid $169,813; Russell’s Excavating bid $149, 600 and CivilCon Inc. was highest at $306,999. Russell’s low bid was accepted. --County Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk was given permission to purchase a road widener for paving at a cost of $56,000. “This machine helps get more work done quicker, while the asphalt is still hot, for paving. It lays the shoulders wide to make it safer without the two to three inch drop-off I see in some other counties,” he explained. “I only have one bid for it from Diamond Equipment as it is a specialty item and they are the only company that makes it.” He was also approved to rent a SkidSteerer to work in tandem with the road widener to grade bumps off roads. He

will rent one for a year at a cost of $3,300 a month to test it out. If he decides to purchase the machine, 80 percent of the rental fees will go toward the cost. The price is locked in at $76,974. Schenk said they will start sealing and repaving roads very soon to get ready for summer. --Jenna Richardt with the Economic Development Coalition announced that Posey County, Mount Vernon, and New Harmony have each received $250,000 from OCRA for Phase Three of Small Business Grants. The same process will be utilized as the phases before. Applications may be picked up starting April 21 at noon and closing at 3 p.m. on April 28. “It does not take much time to apply; we will review the applications locally. If you are not sure if you are eligible, go to our website for information,” she said. The website is southwestindiana.org/ phase 3. --The Commissioners signed the plan with Wessler Engineering and the county Regional Sewer District that was discussed at a previous meeting.

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By Chris Morlan The North Posey boys track team competed in two invitationals last week. In the early part of last week, the Vikings participated in the Gibson Southern Invitational and finished second place out of six teams. Last Thursday evening, North Posey traveled to Huntingburg for the Southridge Invitational. There were eight teams at this meet and the Vikings finished fifth in the team scores. North Posey coach Justin Wagner said, “I thought the kids competed and they are getting better each week. We saw a lot of good competition this week and our kids embraced the challenge and performed well for the most part. We have another full week of great competition and I’m excited to see the team compete at the two invitationals next week at Princeton and Mount Vernon.” Each meet, the North Posey boys’ track team continues to exceed their expectations. On Monday, April 19, the Vikings competed at the Gibson Southern Invitational. There were six teams that participated in this event. Southridge won the team score with 150 points. North Posey placed second with 120 points. Gibson Southern came in third place with 114 points. Tecumseh finished fourth with 49 points. Evansville Christian placed fifth with 13 points and Signature School finished sixth with seven points. North Posey had two members of their team win multiple races or field events. Jaxon Wiggins won the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.7 seconds. Wiggins also won the long jump with a leap of eighteen feet. Thomas Turner won the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. Austin Danhauer placed second in the high jump at the height of five feet, eight inches. Logan Herke finished second in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:12. The 4 x 100-meter relay team of Liam Stone, Clayton Lutz, Dawson Wunderlich and Jaxon Wiggins finished second with a time of 47.8 seconds. Also placing second was the 4 x 400-meter relay team of Austin Danhauer, Tyler Underwood, Riley Basham and Jaxon Wiggins. Also placing at the Gibson Southern Invitational were Tyler Underwood finishing third in the 400-meter dash. Kedrick Wahl placed third in the 300 and 110-meter hurdles. Wahl also finished fourth in the high jump at five feet, four inches. The 4 x 800-meter relay team of Tyler Underwood, Riley Basham, Logan Herke and Brayden Bauer finished third with a time of 9:19. Dawson Wunderlich finished fourth in the 100 and 200-meter dashes. Caleb Doubler placed fifth in the shot put and discus throws. Liam Stone finished fifth in the 100-meter dash and sixth in the long jump. Riley Basham finished fifth in the 400-meter dash. Levi Freeman placed sixth in the 300-meter hurdles and Ian Wallace finished sixth in the 100-meter dash. During the Southridge Invitational last Thursday night, the North Posey track team had some great individual performances against some tough competition. Heritage Hills won the team scores with 128 points, followed by Forest Park coming in second place with 106 points, Southridge fin-

New school record holder Jaxon Wiggins shows the determination needed to excel in the 200-meter run. Here Wiggins wins the event at the Gibson Southern Invitational this week. Photo by Dave Pearce ished third with 92 points, Princeton placed fourth with 72 points, North Posey finished fifth with 61 points, Northeast Dubois in sixth place with 35 points, Pike Central in seventh place with 14 points and rounding out the teams was Wood Memorial in eighth place with six points. Jaxon Wiggins had another stellar performance winning the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.34 and the long jump at a leap of 19 feet, one inch. Dawson Wunderlich finished fourth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.87 seconds and sixth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.82 seconds. Caleb Doubler placed third in the discus with a throw of 121 feet, six inches and finished fifth in the shot put at 39 feet, nine and one-half inches. Logan Herke placed fourth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:12. Tyler Underwood finished fourth in the high jump at the height of five feet, eight inches. Austin Danhauer placed sixth in the high jump at the height of five feet, six inches. Levi Freeman finished sixth in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 47 seconds. In the relay’s, North Posey finished second in the 4 x 100-meter race with the team of Liam Stone, Clayton Lutz, Dawson Wunderlich and Jaxon Wiggins with a time of 46.51 seconds. During the 4 x 400-meter relay, the Vikings placed second with the team of Austin Danhauer, Riley Basham, Tyler Underwood and Jaxon Wiggins in a time of 3:43. The 4 x 800-meter relay team of Logan Herke, Riley Basham, Troy Droege and Brayden Bauer placed fifth in the race with a time of 9:32.

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North Posey senior Clay Douglas rips this ball into deep right field with the bases loaded and two outs in the early innings on Friday against Southridge. However, Douglas and his teammates managed to come back twice from near extinction to defeat the Raiders in a huge Pocket Athletic Conference win. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Chris Morlan North Posey’s baseball team has been on a roll ever since losing the 15-14 heartbreaker at Vincennes Lincoln on April 14. Last week, the Vikings played against three different schools with wins at Tecumseh and Evansville Harrison. Then to cap off the week, North Posey beat the Class 3A top-ranked Southridge Raiders to extend their winning streak to four games. The Viking season record is 7-4 and 5-0 in the Pocket Athletic Conference. “We didn’t change anything after Vincennes,” North Posey coach Mark Kirkman said. “Our mindset is to trust who we are and trust the process. I ask these kids to compete for 21 outs and they have met that standard night in and night out. While this is a talented group, we aren’t super deep numbers wise. I ask different guys to do a lot of things and they all respond.” North Posey 7, Tecumseh 2: The North Posey baseball team played at Tecumseh last Tuesday on a cold, sleet and snowy day at the ball diamond. North Posey defeated Tecumseh 7-2. This win also helped North Posey remain undefeated in the Pocket Athletic Conference. Kyle LaVanchy was the winning pitcher in this game. LaVanchy threw five innings, allowing four hits, two runs while striking out four batters. Clay Douglas threw the final two innings in relief. Douglas gave up no hits or runs with one walk and one strikeout. As a team, North Posey had nine hits in the game. Chris Akers went two-for-three at the plate with two RBIs, one walk and one run along with a stolen base. Gaige Kihn went two-for-three with a triple, two RBIs, a walk and one run. Chase Christie went one for three with a double, one RBI, one walk and one run. Jaydyn Wehmer went one-for-three at the plate. Adyn Collins went one-for-four, one run, and one stolen base. Jake Will went onefor-two with one RBI and two walks. Kyle LaVanchy scored a

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North Posey right fielder Adyn Collins slides into foul territory on Friday evening to make this catch and help the team defeat Southridge, the state’s top-ranked Class 3A team. Photo by Dave Pearce

Mount Vernon Wildcat baseball defeats Forest Park, loses two By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon baseball went 1-2 last week, with a win over Forest Park on Tuesday and losses to Evansville Reitz on Monday and Heritage Hills on Thursday. Mount Vernon put up four runs in the fifth inning to overtake Forest Park, giving the Wildcats a 7-4 road win over the PAC rival Rangers on Tuesday. Frigid temperatures and the threat of snow didn’t impact the Wildcats, who held Forest Park scoreless in the last three innings of the contest after giving up a pair of runs in the third and fourth. Sophomore Zaine Lindauer was hot at the plate. A secondinning RBI ground-out by Lindauer put the Wildcats on the board and, down 0-2 in the count, he hit a two-run RBI single in the top of the fifth to take the lead. Junior Tyler Brown and Senior Kayden Hamilton each had a pair of hits. Hamilton claimed the victory on the mound, striking out seven and giving up four runs on seven hits during five innings of work. Junior Hayden Huss threw two innings in relief to earn the save.

The Wildcats gave up two runs in the first, second and third innings to put themselves in a 6-1 hole going into the fourth inning against Evansville Reitz at home on Monday. They held the Panthers scoreless for the next

three, but couldn’t gain any ground at the plate. Both teams scored in the seventh, but Mount Vernon fell 7-2. Senior Blake Ritzert went 2-2 on the night, leading the Wildcats offense. Senior Landon Fischer started on the

mound. He struck out two and allowed four runs on four hits in two innings on the bump. Senior Brock Veatch, junior Braxton Daws and Brown threw in relief. Mount Vernon had a 4-3 lead going into the top of the seventh inning at Heritage Hills on Thursday, when a double scored a pair of runs for a walk-off come-from-behind win for the Patriots. The Wildcats out-hit the Patriots 11-7, but Mount Vernon Coach Paul Quinzer said

errors led to three unearned runs that “let a 4-1 lead slip away.” Sophomore Aidan Watters led Mount Vernon’s offense, going 3-3 at the plate. Hamilton and Huss also had multiple hits on the night for the Wildcats. Veatch started on the mound and allowed five hits and three runs in four and one-third innings. He struck out two. Huss took the loss, giving up two runs and two hits in two innings of work. He struck out three.

“Too many strikeouts. We need improvement in our approach at the plate,” Quinzer said of the week. “We looked better at it on Tuesday when we went to Forest Park, but we slipped backwards on Thursday.” The Wildcats (4-7) are back in action again at home on Tuesday in a conference matchup against Princeton (4-8). They travel to Mt. Carmel, Ill., for a double header against the Golden Aces (3-0) on Saturday.

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North Posey softball takes down Memorial 11-1, Central By Chris Morlan The North Posey softball team played five games last week, winning four of them. After losing a tough 4-3 game against the fourth ranked Tecumseh last week. North Posey put together a four-game winning streak taking down Evansville Memorial, Princeton, Evansville Central and West Vigo before losing to Sullivan 8-3 in the championship game of the Sullivan Tournament. Also, the Lady Vikings were ranked ninth in the Class 2A polls. North Posey’s season record is ten wins and three losses. North Posey 11, Evansville Memorial 1: North Posey got their bats going on Monday, April 19 against the Evansville Memorial Lady Tigers on the road. This game was scoreless for the first four innings. North Posey took over the game in the top of the fifth inning starting with Ashton Elpers hitting a single. Then Ava Lowe walked. Lauren Kihn hit a double to score Elpers for the first run of the game. Erin Hoehn walked to load the bases. Next up to bat was Haley Lowe and she hit a double to drive in two runs in the inning. Maddy Olander popped out, but Jenna Wehmer tagged up and scored another run. Addie Fullop singled to score Haley Lowe. In the middle of the fifth inning, North Posey led 5-0. The Lady Vikings rallied again in the top of the sixth inning when Erin Hoehn hit a home run and drove in Ava Lowe to make the score 7-0. On the next at bat, Haley Lowe hit a solo home run to right field. Then Maddy Olander walked. Addie Fullop doubled to score Olander and make the game 9-0 in favor of the Lady Vikings. Then Kennedy Hallam hit a single to have two players on base. Fullop scored the final run of the inning to give North Posey a 10-0 cushion. Memorial scored their only run of the game in the bottom of the sixth inning, but this game was out of reach for the Lady Tigers. During the top of the seventh inning, Olander lined out to the Memorial right fielder. Erin Hoehn tagged up at third base to score another Lady Viking run to make the score to 11-1. On the pitcher’s mound, Erin Hoehn threw for five innings, allowing one hit, no runs, one walk and struck out ten. Hoehn was awarded the winning pitcher and she threw 82 pitches with

55 going for strikes. Brooklyn Goedde came in the game for relief and threw the final two innings giving up five hits, one run, one walk with two strike outs on 26 pitches with 19 going for strikes. As a team, North Posey had 17 hits in the game. Lauren Kihn went three for five at the plate with a double, one RBI and a run scored. Erin Hoehn went three for four with a home run, two RBI’s, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base. Haley Lowe went three for five with a home run, one double, three RBI’s, two runs scored and one stolen base. Addie Fullop went two for four with a double, two RBI’s, one run scored and a walk. Ashton Elpers went two for four with a run scored. Kennedy Hallam went one for four hitting. Taylor Pieszchalski went one for three hitting. Ava Lowe went one for three with two runs scored and a walk. North Posey 10, Princeton 0: Addie Fullop threw a shutout last Wednesday at home against the Princeton Lady Tigers in a 10-0 win. Fullop went five innings, allowing no runs, one hit, no walks with five strikeouts. The Lady Vikings scored four runs in the first inning starting with Haley Lowe hitting a double to score Erin Hoehn for the first run of the game. A few batters later, Addie Fullop hit a single to drive in Lowe for another score. Then Ashton Elpers hit a double scoring Fullop and Kennedy Hallam. In the bottom of the second inning, Maddy Olander hit a double with Lauren Kihn and Erin Hoehn scored for the Lady Vikings to give them a 6-0 advantage. North Posey got their bats going in the bottom of the fourth inning when Kihn hit a triple. Hoehn was next to the plate and she hit a home run to center field to make the Lady Viking lead to 8-0. Fullop hit a single to drive in Haley Lowe. Kennedy Hallam pops out to center field. Kaylee Bender tags up at third base for another run. After four innings, North Posey led 10-0. The game was over in the middle of the fifth inning due to the ten-run rule. North Posey had ten total hits as a team. For the game, Erin Hoehn went one for one hitting with a home run, two RBI’s. three runs scored, one stolen base and two walks. Lauren Kihn went two for three with a triple, two runs scored and one stolen base. Addie Fullop went two for three with two RBI’s, one stolen base and one run. Haley

Lowe went one for two with a double, one RBI, two runs and a walk. Maddy Olander went two for three with a double and two RBI’s. Kennedy Hallam went one for three with one RBI and a run. Ashton Elpers went one for two with a double, two RBI’s and one stolen base. North Posey 6, Evansville Central 1: The Lady Vikings went to Evansville Central last Friday night to take on the Lady Bears. This game was scoreless for the first two innings. North Posey got their first hit of the game in the top of the third inning when Ashleigh Blankenship singled on a fly ball to right field. With loaded bases in the third inning, Maddy Olander singled on a grounder to center field. Blankenship and Lauren Kihn both scored to give the Lady Vikings a 2-0 lead. Central scored one run in the bottom of the third inning to cut the North Posey lead to 2-1. In the top of the fifth inning, Ava Lowe singled to center field. Lauren Kihn was the next at bat and she grounded out, but Lowe was able to move to third base. Then Erin Hoehn grounded out and Lowe scored to make this game in favor of the Lady Vikings at 3-1. At the top of the sixth inning, Olander walked, then Addie Fullop singled on a fly ball to left field. Jenna Wehmer went in as a courtesy runner for Fullop. Kennedy Hallam hit a sacrifice that helped move Olander to third and Wehmer to second base. Blankenship singled a fly ball to center field that scored Olander and Wehmer to make the score 5-1. A few hitters later, Ava Lowe went to the plate and singled on a line drive to shortstop that scored Ashton Elpers for another run to give the Lady Vikings a 6-1 advantage. Addie Fullop received the win pitching for North Posey. Fullop went four innings, no runs, three hits, striking out five and had no walks. Brooklyn Goedde started the game on the mound for the Lady Vikings. Goedde went three innings, allowing one run on four hits with two strikeouts. Ashleigh Blankenship went two for three hitting with two RBI’s and one run. Ava Lowe went two for three with one RBI, two stolen bases and one run. Maddy Olander went two for three with two RBi’s, one run and one walk. Fullop went one for four hitting. Lauren Kihn scored a run, one stolen base and one walk. Erin Hoehn had one RBI and one walk. Haley Lowe walked two times in the game.

North Posey 9, West Vigo 0: The Lady Vikings played in the Sullivan Tournament last Saturday and their first game was against West Vigo. North Posey shutout West Vigo 9-0. The Lady Vikings had big innings in the top of the second with six runs and the top of the sixth with three runs. Erin Hoehn got the win for North Posey. Hoehn threw three innings, allowing no hits or runs, two walks with seven strikeouts. Addie Fullop threw the final four innings surrendering three hits, no runs, two walks with three strikeouts. As a team, North Posey had six hits in the game. Kennedy Hallam had a big game going two for three at the plate with a triple, one double with two RBI’s, and one walk. Addie Fullop went two for two with three RBI’s, one run and one walk. Maddy Olander went one for three with two RBI’s, two runs, and one walk. Lauren Kihn went one for four with one RBI, two runs, one walk and two stolen bases. Haley Lowe scored a run and had one walk. Erin Hoehn walked once. Ashton Elpers scored a run, drove in a run and walked two times. Ashleigh Blankenship scored a run and walked once. Sullivan 8, North Posey 3: In the championship game of the Sullivan Tournament, North Posey stumbled and lost to Sullivan by five runs. The Lady Vikings got on the scoreboard first in the second inning when Ashton Elpers singled to right field, scoring Addie Fullop and give North Posey a 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Sullivan scored four runs to make the score 4-1. North Posey rallied in the top of the fifth inning when Lauren Kihn tripled and drove in Sibyl Renshaw for a score. Kihn scored another North Posey run off an Ava Lowe ground out to make the score 4-3 in favor of Sullivan. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Sullivan scored three runs and one more run in the bottom of the sixth to put this game away and snap the Lady Vikings four-game winning streak. Erin Hoehn lasted four innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out nine and walking one. Brooklyn Goedde threw the final two innings giving up five hits and four runs while striking out one and one walk. Ashton Elpers, Addie Fullop, Erin Hoehn, Kennedy Hallam, Ava Lowe, Maddy Olander and Lauren Kihn each had a one hit in the game.

North Posey Junior High track wins first triangular meet at home By Chris Morlan Last Tuesday afternoon, the North Posey Junior High boys’ and girls’ track team competed in a dual meet against the Forest Park Rangers. The temperature started to drop as the meet progressed. After the meet completed, it started snowing. The North Posey Junior High boys’ defeated Forest Park 77-42. In the girls meet, North Posey lost 43-75 to the Lady Rangers. AT NORTH POSEY Girls: Forest Park MS 75, North Posey JH 43 Placing for North Posey: HIGH JUMP: A. Gamblin-first 3’6; DISCUS: C. Helfert-third 60’10.5; SHOT PUT C. Helfert-first 22’9; 100-METER HURDLES: A. Gamblin-first 20.53; 100-METER DASH: A. Brandenstein-first 15.10, M. Mills-second 15.16; 1600-METER RUN: M. Delph-first 6:09; 400-METER DASH: A. Brandenstein-first 1:09.91; 300-METER HURDLES: A. Gamblin-second 1:04.44; 800-METER RUN: M. Delph-first 2:58.03; 200-METER DASH: K. Jones-third 33.65 Boys: North Posey JH 77, Forest Park MS 42 Placing for North Posey: HIGH JUMP: J. Galvin-first 4’8, J. Tucker-third 4’2; DISCUS: H. Martin-second 77’11.5, A. Schmittthird 77’4; SHOT PUT: A. Schmitt-second 26’11; 3200-METER RELAY: NP-first (S. Riecken, M. Belt, M. Wildeman, A. Gamblin) 11:23; 110-METER HURDLES: D. Helfert-first 19.97, B. Oakley-second 21.25, S. Riecken-third 21.78; 100-METER DASH: J. Galvin-first 12.78; 1600 METER RUN: K. Buecherfirst 5:17, T. Mauck-second 5:38; SEVENTH GRADE 400-METER RELAY: NP-first (M. Belt, T. Buecher, K. Fisher, S. Gentil) 1:01.19; EIGHTH GRADE 400-METER RELAY: NP-first

(D. Helfert, E. Tuley, J. Tucker, J. Galvin) 52.84; 400-METER DASH: K. Buecher-first 59.72; 300-METER HURDLES: B. Oakley-second 52.79, S. Riecken-third 53.91; 800-METER RUN: T. Mauck-first 2:38; 200-METER DASH: J. Galvin-first 27.16, K. Buecher-third 27.35; 1600-METER RELAY: NP-first (E. Tuley, T. Mauck, B. Oakley, K. Buecher) 4:24.12. On Tuesday, April 13, the North Posey Junior High boys’ and girls’ track teams beat Pike Central and Tecumseh in a triangular meet. During the boys’ meet, North Posey won with 102 points, followed by Tecumseh with 25 points and Pike Central with 21 points. In the girls’ meet, North Posey won with 63 points, Tecumseh in second place with 60 points and Pike Central in third with 29 points. AT NORTH POSEY Girls: North Posey JH 63, Tecumseh MS 60, Pike Central MS 29 Placing for North Posey: HIGH JUMP: R. Basham-third 4’3; LONG JUMP: M. Mills -second 12’4.5; DISCUS: C. Helfertsecond 58’11, C. Smith-third 47’0.5; SHOT PUT C. Helfert-first 23’6, C. Smith-fourth 17’4.5; 3200-METER RELAY: NP-second (K. Seibert, A. Fisher, P. Rollins, M. Delph) 12:20; 100-METER HURDLES: M. Mills-first 19.91, A. Gamblin-second 20.25; 100-METER DASH: A. Brandenstein-second 14.37, K. Jonesfourth 16.78; 1600-METER RUN: M. Delph-second 6:02, P. Rollins-fourth 6:58; SEVENTH GRADE 400-METER RELAY: second 1:01.25 (K. Seibert, H. Lowe, A. Fisher, M. Mills); 8th GRADE 400-METER RELAY: second 1:03.38 (J. Freeman, K. Jones, R. Fortune, R. Basham); 400-METER DASH: A. Bran-

denstein-first 1:08.47, K. Seibert-fourth 1:15.64; 300-METER HURDLES: M. Mills-first 55.84, A. Gamblin-third 1:00.25; 800-METER RUN: M. Delph-second 2:51.15, J. Freeman-fourth 3:01.25; 200-METER DASH: A. Gamblin-fourth 33.72; 4 x 400-METER RELAY: NP-First (H. Lowe, K. Seibert, A. Brandenstein, M. Delph) 4:54 Boys: North Posey JH 102, Tecumseh MS 25, Pike Central MS 21 Placing for North Posey: HIGH JUMP: J. Galvin-first 4’9, J. Tucker-third 4’7; LONG JUMP: K. Buecher-first 15’5, B. Oakley-second 14’5.5, A. Schmitt-third 14’3; DISCUS: H. Martinfirst 76’, T. Holzmeyer-second 75’4, A. Schmitt-third 74’3, J. Tucker-fourth 73’3; SHOT PUT: A. Schmitt-first 26’6, T. Holzmeyer-third 24’6, H. Martin-fourth 23’7; 3200-METER RELAY: NP-second (S. Riecken, M. Belt, M. Wildeman, A. Gamblin) 11:09; 110-METER HURDLES: B. Oakley-first 20.85, D. Helfert-second 21.00; 100-METER DASH: J. Galvin-first 12.47, J. Tucker-fourth 13.85; 1600 METER RUN: T. Mauck-first 5:31; SEVENTH GRADE 400-METER RELAY: NP-first (M. Belt, T. Buecher, K. Fisher, S. Gentil) 58.41; EIGHTH GRADE 400-METER RELAY: NP-first (D. Helfert, E. Tuley, J. Tucker, J. Galvin); 400-METER DASH: K. Buecher-first 1:00.25, T. Maucksecond 1:05; 300-METER HURDLES: B. Oakley-first 51.37; S. Riecken-second 53.84; 800-METER RUN: T. Mauck-first 2:30, S. Gentil-second 2:32, T. Buecher-third 2:37, B. Oakley-fourth 2:43; 200-METER DASH: J. Galvin-first 25.50, K. Buecher-second 26.22; 1600-METER RELAY: NP-first (E. Tuley, T. Mauck, A. Gamblin, K. Buecher) 4:21.57

the 800-meter run with a time of 2:40. The 4 x 800-meter relay team of Brooke Coleman, Mason Ashby, Olivia Esche and Audrey Hirsch finished third with a time of 11:26. North Posey placed fourth in the 4 x 100-meter relay with Lyndsey Gentil, Mason Ashby, Aubrey Glaser and Abigail Pardon with a time of 1:02. The 4 x 400-meter relay team of Brooke Coleman, Audrey Hirsch, Reagan Koester and Taylor Freeman finished third.

ished the day well and shot a 42. Brennon Sweeney ended with 51 shots and Tyler Thompson with 52 strokes. Last Thursday afternoon, the Viking golf team went to Country Oaks Golf Course and competed in a dual match against the Washington Catholic Cardinals. North Posey played a solid match and defeated

ARENA--By Chris Morlan Lady Viking track finish third at Gibson Southern The North Posey girls’ track team participated in the Gibson Southern Invitational on Monday, April 19. There were six teams competing at this event. Gibson Southern won the invitational with a team score with 199 points. Southridge placed second with 112 points. North Posey came in third place with 71 points. Signature School finished fourth with 36 points. Evansville Christian placed fifth with 24 points and Tecumseh finished sixth with seven points. After the Gibson Southern Invitational, North Posey Coach Jessica Moll said, “it was our first invitational of the season. Our team was very nervous and excited to compete against more teams. Taylor Freeman started off strong in hurdles. Brooke Coleman had great competition in the mile. She finished second, but very close to a new school record. Olivia Esche really proved herself in the two-mile. She improved 17 more seconds and will hopefully break the two-mile record next meet. The girls finished third and it was a great meet to really showcase the talent we have on our small team.” Lyndsey Gentil placed first in the high jump at the height of four feet, eight inches. Olivia Esche fin-

ished first in the 3200-meter run with a time 12:13. Taylor Freeman finished second in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18.34 seconds. Freeman also placed second in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 52.4 seconds. Brooke Coleman finished second in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:45. Reagan Koester placed third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:06. Koester also placed sixth in the 100-meter dash with a time of 15.03 seconds. Audrey Hirsch finished fourth in

Viking golf is second in triangular at Cambridge The North Posey boys’ golf team was back on the greens on Monday, April 19 in a triangular meet against Gibson Southern and Tecumseh at Cambridge golf course. Gibson Southern won the meet with a low score of 160. North Posey came in second place with a team score of 185 and Tecumseh finished last with 222. Jaxson Bender led the Vikings on the nine-hole course and shot a 40 for the meet. Caleb Dyson fin-

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Pair of wins help move Wildcats to 7-6 going into tough week By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon softball picked up a pair of wins last week to improve to 7-6 on the season. The Lady Wildcats defeated conference foe Southridge 2-0 at home on Friday in the team’s first shut-out of the season. “Our defense came to play,” Wildcats Head Coach Kasey Spindler said. “We had several game-changing plays that could have made the game go either way. Our outfield of Raycee Stallings, Destiny Morgan and Baylee Rhodes did a terrific job of tracking down balls, taking great angles and making accurate throws that led to big outs. It was an all-around team win. Peyton Rush had a stellar outing in the circle, pitching a complete-game shutout.” Senior Paige Robinson, sophomore Kaylen Salee, freshman Hannah West, sophomore Bailey Cox, freshman Taylor Mason and freshman Stallings had one hit each for the Lady Wildcats. They traveled to Evansville Central on Wednesday to beat the host Bears in a 12-10, 12-hit slug fest. West, who led the offense with four RBIs, started things off for the Lady Wildcats with a three-run homer in the first inning that set the tone for the rest of the contest. It was West’s first homerun of her high school career. Salee went 3-4 with three RBIs. Robinson and sophomore Rush went 2-3. Salee earned the win on the mound. Peyton Rush shows her pitching form during a recent “(Last week) was a true test for us as our starting second baseLady Wildcat softball game. Photo by Garry Beeson man went down in practice on Monday and two of my varsity

outfielders are out until at least next week from a concussion sustained in Tuesday’s practice,” Spindler said. “I have had several girls step up and help the team carry on. We always talk about playing each game like it’s your last and now we are playing for girls that can’t at the current time. Very proud of this group and can’t wait to see what the next week brings.” The Lady Wildcats junior varsity squad dropped two close games last week. They fell to Southridge 11-9 at home on Friday. Down 10-0 in the top of the third inning, Mount Vernon scored eight runs in the bottom of the inning to pull to within two. Both teams scored in the fifth, but it wasn’t enough to claim the victory for Mount Vernon, who had nine hits on the night. Lily Sizemore led the offense for the Lady Wildcats with two hits. They fell to Evansville Central 3-2 on the road on Wednesday. Cassidy Brown led the offense with two of the team’s six hits. Alexis Alldredge, Taylor Mason, Sizemore and Keirra Deig had hits for Mount Vernon. Bri Cobb struck out five in five innings on the mound. The Lady Wildcats face their “toughest week by far” this week, Spindler said. They traveled to Evansville Bosse (2-8) on Monday, will be home against Gibson Southern (10-4) tonight, at Tecumseh (10-2) on Thursday and back home against Heritage Hills (7-5) on Saturday.

Wildcat tennis team North Posey tennis sweeps Tell City 5-0 moves to 9-3 on year By Trisha L. Lopez The Lady Wildcats tennis team went 2-1 last week, beating Evansville Day School 5-0 on Monday and PAC rival Princeton 4-1 on Wednesday before falling to Evansville Christian Thursday, 3-2. They are 9-3 on the season. Mount Vernon hosted Evansville Day school on Monday. In #1 Singles, Morgan Woods defeated Ava Yune, 6-2, 6-1. In #2 Singles, Lily Denning beat Sabina Alcock, 6-1, 6-1. In #3 Singles, Sadie Redman beat Ellie Kissel, 6-0, 6-0. Brooklyn Shell and Jenna Veatch picked up the #1 Doubles win over Depee/ Haskins, 6-3, 6-1. Emma Schmidt and Grace Lueder beat Zhang/ Alcock in #2 Doubles, 6-1, 6-1. In the JV matches, Sophie Kloppenburg defeated Jessica Warden, 6-0. Alison Gansman beat Warden, 6-0. Olivia Culley and Lily Tenbarge beat Rathanburg/Blonple, 6-0. Kelsey Martin and Ella McCune beat Rathanburg/Blonple, 6-2. The Lady Wildcats were at home again on Wednesday against Princeton. In #1 Singles, Woods beat Korinth Whetstone, 6-1, 6-3. In #2 Singles, Lauren Boeke beat Savannah Gambrel, 6-1, 6-1. In #3 Singles, Denning defeated Haley Davis, 6-7(4), 6-3, 10-6. Shell and Veatch beat Ellis/James in #1 Doubles, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0. Schmidt and Lueder fell to Lambert/Wallace, 6-2, 7-6(4). In the JV matches, Culley fell to Juliet Wilhite, 8-3. Redman beat Makinlyn Winkler, 8-4. Kloppenburg defeated Madelyne Newberry, 8-2. Redman and Kloppenburg beat Kell/Medler, 8-3. Tenbarge and Gansman beat Jackson/Thompson, 8-7. McCune and Martin fell to White/Meredith, 8-3. “Our match against Princeton was pretty typical against them. Close and hard fought,” Wildcats Coach Mike Salaman said. “Both our number one singles, Morgan Woods, and number two singles, Lauren Boeke, played very well. It is always great as a team enters a match knowing you will have a good chance of getting wins from your one and two players. All the other matches were much closer. Number three singles Lily Denning had a difficult match that went into a 10-point tie-breaker for the third set. Lily showed a lot of resilience and competitiveness winning 10-6 in the tie break. Our number one doubles team of Brooklyn Shell and Jenna Veatch displayed their typical, nevergive-up attitude. After losing the first set 6-2, they rebounded by winning the next two sets. They have continued to show an ability to figure out what adjustments they need to make in order to turn matches in their favor.” The Lady Wildcats lost all three singles matches against Evansville Christian at home on Thursday. Woods fell to Berkley Carter, 7-5, 6-0 in #1 Singles. In #2 Singles, Boeke lost to Madison Smith, 6-4, 6-4. In #3 Singles, Denning fell to Diana May, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Shell and Veatch beat Lucas/Riecken, 6-3, 6-3. Lueder and Kloppenburg beat Grubb/Mays, 6-4, 7-5. In the JV matches, Redman beat Ava Floyd, 8-4. Gansman and Schmidt defeated Cushing/Zhou, 8-2. Culley and Tenbarge beat Ludwig/Mayer, 8-3. McCune and Martin fell to Boggeman/ Mhango, 8-0. “We knew our match against Evansville Christian was going to be difficult as they had a very good record and we heard their number one and two singles players were very good,” Coach Salaman said. “The match did live up to its billing.” The Lady Wildcats travel to Washington this afternoon. They will host Evansville Central on Thursday and Evansville Reitz on Friday. They will be back on the road at Forest Park on Saturday. “Overall, we are very pleased with the success we have had so far, but we know we have some very strong opponents coming up over the next few weeks. The most important thing that both Coach Smith and myself keep reiterating is to keep their focus not so much on winning or losing, but on improving,” Salaman said. “Having said that, we are extremely pleased with the improvement the team has made to this point of the season.”

By Chris Morlan The North Posey Lady Viking tennis team played two opponents last week and it started with a win over Tell City in a five-match sweep. At the end of the week, the Lady Vikings battled against the Evansville Day School Lady Eagles for another victory. North Posey now has a four-match win streak on the season. North Posey 5, Tell City 0: On Monday, April 19, the Lady Vikings played a home match against Tell City. North Posey controlled all five matches for the sweep. In the One Singles match, Sydni Flowers (North Posey) beat Ankita Kashyab (Tell City) in two sets 6-3, 6-0. Alexa Simmons (North Posey) won the Two Singles match against Grace Gehlhausen (Tell City) in two sets 6-0, 6-1. Meaghan Pearl (North Posey) beat Mary Hollinden (Tell City) 6-1, 6-0 in the Three Singles match. In the One Doubles match, Ellie Carlson/Rachel Newman (North Posey) defeated Mylee Hagman/Maddie Rogers (Tell City) in two sets 6-0, 6-0. Grace Cullman/Kennedy Gauer (North Posey) won against Niccole Bailey/Allison Whitworth

(Tell City) 6-0, 6-1 in the Two Doubles match. North Posey 3, Evansville Day School 2: The Lady Vikings were back on the tennis courts last Thursday afternoon on the Eastside of Evansville to play against the Day School Lady Eagles. This match against Day School was close, but North Posey won the two doubles matches for the 3-2 win and improve their season record to seven wins and four losses, along with staying 4-2 in the Pocket Athletic Conference. During the Singles One Match, Sydni Flowers (North Posey) defeated Ava Yune (Day School) in two sets 6-0, 6-1. Sydney Hoskins (Day School) beat Alexa Simmons (North Posey) in the Two Singles match 6-4, 6-1. In the Three Singles match, Carter Deppe (Day School) won against Grace Cullman (North Posey) in two sets 6-1, 7-6 (3). Ellie Carlson/Rachel Newman (North Posey) beat Beth Zahn/ Sabrina Alcock (Day School) in the One Doubles match by two sets 6-0, 6-0. Jenna Heath/Kennedy Gauer (North Posey) defeated Rose Alcock/Allie Kissor (Day School) in two sets 6-0, 6-1 of the Two Doubles Match.

Oakland City University baseball Coach Lasher, Chase Christie, Owen Spear, and North Posey Coach Kirkman are all smiles as the two Vikings sign their National Letter of intent to play baseball next season for the Mighty Oaks.

‘Vikings,’ continued from Page B1 North Posey 14, Evansville Harrison 3: Chase Christie had a big day at the plate for the Vikings in their 14-3 victory over Evansville Harrison. Christie had three hits on four at bats, with two of them going for doubles and he drove in five runners to home plate. Adyn Collins got the win for the Vikings on the mound. Collins surrendered three runs on three hits in four innings thrown with five strikeouts and one walk. Harold Bender threw one inning in relief. North Posey had 16 hits as a team. Clay Douglas, Chase Christie, Jaydyn Wehmer, Owen Spears and Jake Will had multiple hits in the game. Douglas went two for four with two RBI’s and three runs. Wehmer went two for four with one double, three RBI’s and one run. Spears went two for three with a triple, two runs and a stolen base. Will went two for four with one RBI. Gaige Kihn, Chris Akers, Kyle LaVanchy, Adyn Collins and Harold Bender each had one hit in the game. North Posey 5, Southridge 4: In a critical game against the Southridge Raiders. One of the best teams in the Pocket Athletic Conference. North Posey defeated Southridge in the bottom of the seventh inning off a Jaydyn Wehmer walk-off sacrifice fly to center field to score Chris Akers for the game winning run. Southridge scored two runs in the top of the first inning when Colson Montgomery stole third base for home to put the Raiders on the scoreboard first. Then Hunter Allen hit a double scoring Camden Gasser to give Southridge a early 2-0 lead. North Posey scored a run in the bottom of the second inning when Adyn Collins singles to right field and Kyle LaVanchy scored a run. The Raiders answered back with another score in the top of the third inning when Hunter Allen singled to center field and Colson Montgomery scored to give Southridge a 3-1 advantage. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Harold Bender singled to center field to reach first base. Next up was Chase Christie and he hit a homer to right field and Bender also scored to tie this game at 3-3. In the top of the seventh inning, the Raiders Colson Montgomery walked. Then Camden Gasser reached base after ball four as well. Chase Taylor singled a ground ball to right field to score Montgomery for a run that gave Southridge a 4-3 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning. North Posey refused to back down in the bottom of the seventh inning. Down to just three outs, Gaige Kihn singled a line drive to center field. Then Chris Akers doubled on a ground ball to left field moving Kihn to third base. Harold Bender walked to load the bases. Chase

Christie walked to score Kihn and tie the game at 4-4. With only one out in the bottom of the seventh inning, Jaydyn Wehmer hit a walk-off sacrifice fly to center field to score Akers for the game winning run. North Posey won by the final score of 5-4. This continued the Viking win streak to four games. North Posey had eight hits as a team for the game. Jaydyn Wehmer went two for three at the plate with one RBI. Chase Christie went one for three with a home run, three RBI’s, one run and a walk. Gaige Kihn went one for four with a run. Chris Akers went one for four with a double and one run. Harold Bender went one for two with a run and one walk. Adyn Collins went one for three with one RBI. Owen Spears went one for three hitting. Kyle LaVanchy scored one run, walked once along with a stolen base. Jake Will had one walk in the game. On the pitcher’s mound, Owen Spears threw 6.1 innings, allowing five hits and four runs while striking out seven. Clay Douglas threw two thirds of an inning, allowing one hit and no runs. Southridge had six hits as a team in this matchup. Hunter Allen led the Raiders in hitting by going two for four at the plate with a double, two RBI’s and one stolen base. Colson Montgomery (Indiana University signee) went one for two with three runs, two walks and two stolen bases. Camden Gasser (University of Michigan signee) went one for two with one run, two walks and two stolen bases. Chase Taylor (University of Evansville signee) went one for three with one run batted in and Ethan Bell went one for two with a walk. Bell started the game for Southridge pitching and 6.1 innings, allowing eight hits, five runs, two walks along with seven strikeouts. Camden Gasser threw for one third of an inning, giving up no hits or runs with two strikeouts. After the game, Coach Kirkman said, “These kids were fired up Thursday night. They’re also a mature group and understand that their goal isn’t to win an April regular season game and our preparation doesn’t change at all because of a win. (Kyle) LaVanchy went out with a hamstring pull, I had to kick my second baseman to shortstop, my left fielder to second base, and Harold Bender to left field. (Chase) Christie’s home run was huge, but Harold also had a base hit right in front of him to give us a chance to tie the game. These guys have just been so team oriented. Perfect example of that was Christie’s 3-1 take on a letter high fastball to tie the game. Couldn’t have been any happier for (Jaydyn) Wehmer. Kid has been through a lot, but just plays 100 percent no matter what.”

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Legal Advertisments and Court News Arrests April 12 Nathaniel Spann - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Burglary, Theft (petition to revoke) - PCS April 14 Joshua Reese - Wadesville - Warrant, Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia (petition to revoke bond) - PCS Amanuel Gebremedhin Sioux City, Iowa - Warrant, Resisting Law Enforcement - PCS Amanda Davidson - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Invasion of Privacy - PCS April 15 Felicity Marshall - Evansville - Driving While Suspended PCS Jeﬀrey Jones - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated ISP April 16 Cassidy Curtis - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Theft (petition to revoke bond) - PCS Kyle Miller - Mount Vernon Warrant, Theft - PCS April 17 Lucas Robertson - Boonville - Possession of Marijuana - MVPD April 19 Tamara Knuckles - Evansville - Warrant, Prostitution - PCS Brennan Norman - Newburgh - Warrant, Intimidation, Voyeurism - PCS April 20 Christopher Basham - Evansville - Resisting Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS Complaints April 10 2:14 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised subject, who has a female subject and a baby with them. Female subject was with him. Caller advised that the male subject was arguing with the female and advised she was struggling with him and he had his hands around her neck and then left - Vine Street, Mount Vernon 2:27 a.m. - Male is at the table with a gun - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 3:36 a.m. - Suspicious - Male subject walked into the gas station and was trying to get the clerk to give him money or buy drugs. Subject has since walked out, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 5:40 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - ﬁve people trying to crawl under trailer, trying to break into shed. Caller advised they are still there and spraying paint all over the car - Lee Drive, Mount Vernon 11:22 a.m. - Vandalism - Vandalism to air conditioner - Walnut Street, Mount Vernon 11:54 a.m. - Vandalism - Reference vandalism to ac unit Main Street, Mount Vernon

12:28 p.m. - Vandalism - Vandalism to ac unit - Second Street, Mount Vernon 12:43 p.m. - Vandalism Reference vandalism - Second Street, Mount Vernon 6:15 p.m. - Threatening Caller’s ex is enroute to fight the staff. She has filed for a protective order against him. He has one against her also. Business is going to lock down - Church Street, New Harmony 6:54 p.m. - Message - Motorcycle stolen from gas station approximately three days ago. Let his friend drive it but it broke down and he left it there. Returned to get it and it was gone - Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 7:58 p.m. - Husband has locked her out and will not let her get her things. Is threatening to get physical with her - Blackford Road, Mount Vernon 11:34 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Male subject in plaid hoodie threatening to fight clerk - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon April 15 9:06 p.m. - General Complaint - Female residence, has bed bugs and a bunch of furniture outside of residence with bugs all over them. Caller is requesting to have someone spray something so they don’t spread to other residences - Water Street, Mount Vernon 6:09 p.m. - Trespassing - Subjects are trespassing on his property. He has video of them trying to break into his home - Oliver Road, Mount Vernon April 16 3:28 p.m. - Theft - Police called and advised that an older man is there and would like to report his medications stolen Pine Tree Drive, Mount Vernon 4:40 p.m. - Caller advised that a domestic has been going on between male and female. Advised that the male made threats of killing her and a child she has. Caller advised that the male subject has a handgun and a knife Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 8:12 p.m. - Harassment - Call-

er advised male subject has been harassing her and she has filed a protective order against him and he has been served - Ranes Road, Mount Vernon 8:27 p.m. - Message Friend’s landlord came over today to show home to new renters. Friend’s said no but landlord pushed way inside home. Advised did not have mask or permission to come inside - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon April 17 12:03 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised that two females are fighting over one of the female’s not wearing a mask - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 10:37 p.m. - Controlled Substance - Caller advised male subject is doing drugs and the smell is all in her apartment - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 11:12 p.m. - Alcohol Offense - Caller advised subject in store who is drunk and cannot stand up - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon April 18 8:31 a.m. - Theft-Automobile - Caller was tent camping on an island. They believe their boat was either stolen or sailed off and insurance is requiring a police report. They have a ride coming to get them from the island and bring them to the boat dock - New Harmony boat ramp, New Harmony 12:10 p.m. - Domestic Vio2021-160 STATE OF INDIANA

lence - Male and female arguing, sounds verbal only. Possibly getting physical now - Green Valley Drive, Mount Vernon 12:21 p.m. - Information Has seen on the Internet, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and other social media platforms that April 24 is going to be “rape day” as it’s being called. Doesn’t want to speak with anyone, just wanted dispatch to pass this along for law units to be aware of - No location April 19 10:06 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Blue Dodge was broken into overnight - Edson Street, Mount Vernon 11:53 a.m. - Fight - No weapons seen. Two men in the street. Female subject called in and stated one male was on his bike and was hit and then got up and was trying to stab the male in the vehicle that hit him - Third/ Munchoﬀ, Mount Vernon 2:52 p.m. - Controlled Substance Problem - Caller advised a male subject is doing drugs and it’s coming through her bathroom - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 8:16 p.m. - Fight - Fight sounds physical, loud screaming, loud noise, possibly a gunshot - Haines Road, Wadesville April 20 2:42 p.m. - Suspicious - Male subject, wearing black jacket and red handkerchief on his

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT

SS: COUNTY OF POSEY CAUSE No. 65C01-2104-MI-000132 IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR Madison RaeAnn Vaughan Rebecca Versteeg PETITIONER NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Rebecca Versteeg, pro se filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Madison RaeAnn Vaughn to Madison RaeAnn Versteeg. The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Posey Circuit Court on June 1, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to Posey Circuit Court Courtroom. Dated: 4-21-2021 Craig Goedde Judge, Circuit Court Published in the Posey County News on April 27, May 4, May 11, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-156 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2021 TERM CAUSE NO. 65C01-2104-EU-00032 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF JACKSON L. HIGGINS, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that Rebecca L. Higgins and Brian A. Higgins were, on the 9th day of April, 2021 appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Jackson L. Higgins, who died on the 2nd day of April, 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 9th day of April, 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 20, April 27, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-161 PUBLIC NOTICE Campbell Energy, 1238 CR 1500 N Carmi, IL 62821 has submitted to the Division of Oil and Gas a request to modify an existing Class II Saltwater Disposal well permit to change the zones to be used for the injection of produced brine. This well is located in Section 9, Twp. 55, Rng. 14W in Posey County, Indiana. The subject well Ribeyre #SWD-1, permit #55865 will be injecting fluid into the Devonian (Grassy Knob) sandstone within the depth interval of 5490’-5518’ and into the Trenton limestone within the depth interval of 6502’-6700’and into the Black River limestone within the depth interval of 6700’ to 7008’ and into the Joachim Dolomite limestone within the depth interval of 7008’ to 7195’ and into the Dutchtown limestone within the depth interval of 7195’-7440’ and into the St Peters sandstone within the depth interval of 7440’-7610’ . 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 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 27, 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

2021-164 Notice: Mt Vernon Mini Storage will take Possession of the following unit(s) if full payment And all late fees are not received by 5-11-2021. Unit #12 - Mark Greathouse Unit #47 - Shawn Medley Published in the Posey County News on April 27, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-163 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon will receive sealed bids on cafeteria food and other cafeteria supplies for the 2021-2022 school year at the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 1000 West Fourth Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620, until the hour of 10:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Specifications are available at the above offices. Bids must be accompanied by a non-collusion affidavit as required by law. The Board of School Trustees reserves the right to reject any, all, or part of any bids and/or to waive technicalities. Board of School Trustees MSD of Mt. Vernon Attest: Dr. Matt Thompson Supt. of Schools Published in the Posey County News on April 27, May 4, 2021 hspaxlp

face, acting very nervous and suspicious. Employee advised male subject said he believes people are after him - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 8:50 p.m. - Message - Caller advised that her stepmother has changed the locks on the house she rents from her because she did not pay rent due to a toilet being broken in the house - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 9:42 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised that someone kicked in the basement door and is now upstairs - College Avenue, Mount Vernon Felony/Misdemeanor

Angela Dawn Pullen, 41, Evansville. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed Frank J. Kirk, III, 33, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, one year probation and fees, one year Posey County Jail, suspended. Louis J. Krueger, III, 20, Kinnudy, Ill. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200

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2021-162 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION No. 65C01-2101-EU-000033 IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT In the Matter of the Estate of EARL D. HAMMAN, Deceased Notice is hereby given that MARGIE LEE HAMMAN was on the 19 day of April, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of EARL D. HAMMAN, Deceased, who died testate on February 15, 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 19 day of April 2021. KAY KILGORE, Clerk Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana By Jaime Simpson Deputy Lindsay B. Schmitt #27366-82 FARMER SCOTT OZETE ROBINSON & SCHMITT, LLP 21 SE Third Street, Suite 900 P. O. Box 3565 Evansville, IN 47734 Phone: 812/602-3570; Fax: 812/602-3591 lschmitt@fsolegal.com ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published in the Posey County News on April 27, May 4, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-155 STATE OF INDIANA IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF POSEY CAUSE No. 65D01-1907-DC-000302 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Patricia Marie Pearce PETITIONER AND Jarred Bruce Pearce RESPONDENT SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Jarred Bruce Pearce, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN. You are hereby notified on the 23 day of July, 2019, Patricia Marie Pearce, filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, captioned, IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF Patricia Marie Pearce and Jarred Pearce, in the Posey Superior Court under cause number 65D01-1907-DC-000302 The petition requests that: the hearing date be published in the newspaper A hearing has been set on this matter for the 6 day of May, 2021, at 8:00 o’clock A.M. in the Posey Superior Court, 126 E. Third St., Mount Vernon, Posey County Indiana. Unless you, or your attorney, appear or otherwise controvert the allegations at, or prior to, the final hearing, the relief requested in the Petition may be granted in your absence. Dated: April 6, 2021 Kay Kilgore CLERK OF THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT By: Sheryl Seifert Published in the Posey County News on April 20, April 27, May 4, 2021 hspaxlp 2021-165 STATE OF INDIANA SS: COUNTY OF POSEY

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CAUSE NO. 65C01-2008-ES-000053 IN THE MATTER OF THE SUPERVISED ESTATE OF LOUISE McDONALD, DECEASED. ATTORNEY: William H. Bender 17 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 430 Poseyville, Indiana 47633 Phone: (812) 874-3636, (812) 985-2102 NOTICE OF SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF INDIANA In the matter of the estate of Louise McDonald, Deceased Notice is hereby given that William H. Bender was on the 21 day of April, 2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Louise McDonald, deceased, who died on May 9, 2020. 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 21 day of April, 2021 Kay Kilgore, Clerk Posey Circuit Court By Jaime Simpson Deputy Published in the Posey County News on April 27, May 4, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-167 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04-20-02 ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW FUND FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDING FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN AS ADOPTED BY CONGRESS IN 2021 WHEREAS, the federal government has adopted the American Rescue Plan (ARP) which has been signed into law by President Biden; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish a new fund in the Posey County Auditor’s Office into which Posey County allotted funds from the ARP are to be deposited; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA THAT: 1. There is created a new fund in the Posey County Auditor’s Office that shall be entitled “ARP Grant Fund”, and the Posey County Auditor has issued a Fund Number of 8950 with respect to the receipt of ARP funds and such funds shall be non-reverting. 2. The purpose of the ARP funds are to be used for only the following reasons as set forth in §603 (C) of the receipt of ARP in accordance with US Treasury Guidance: A To respond to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or to aid the impacted industries such as tourism, travel and hospitality; B. To respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers of the metropolitan city, a nonentitlement unit of local government or county that are performing such essential services, or by providing grants to eligible employers which have eligible workers who perform essential work; C. For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue of such metropolitan city, nonentitlement unit of government, or county due to the COVID-19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year of the metropolitan city, nonentitlement unit of local government or county prior to the public health emergency; or D. To make necessary local investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure as approved by the U.S. Treasury. 3. The ARP funds shall be appropriated by the County’s fiscal body before use. 4. All expenditures of ARP funds shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County with any and all claims to be paid from the County’s ARP Grant Fund. 5. The Board of Commissioners of Posey County, the Posey County Council, and the Posey County Auditor will work together to establish a plan, including the conditions and rules upon which the ARP funds are to be requested and used. 6. Any unused ARP funds shall be paid back to the United States Treasury when required. 7. The County Auditor shall keep accurate and complete financial records of the receipt and expenditure of any and all funds deposited and paid from the ARP Grant Fund. 8. No money received in the ARP Grant Fund shall be used for any type of deposit into any pension fund. 9. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after it is passed by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County and following publication as provided by I.C. 5-3-1. Following a unanimous vote by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County to waive second reading of this Ordinance, it was finally passed by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County following a first reading on this 20th day of April, 2021 . BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA Bill Collins, President Randy Thornburg, Vice President Carl Schmitz, Member ATTEST: Maegen L. Greenwell, County Auditor APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: Joseph H. Harrison, Jr. Atty. No. 11403-82 Posey County Attorney This instrument was prepared by Joseph H. Harrison, Jr. of Harrison Law Firm, LLC, 915 Main Street, Suite 205, P.O. Box 3526, Evansville, IN 47734. I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each social security number in this document, unless required by law. Published in the Posey County News on April 27, 2021 - hspaxlp

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Court News and Legal Advertisements continued countermeasure fee, six months probation and fees. Ct. 1- six months Posey County Jail, suspended; Ct. 2- 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended. Zechariah S. Burlison, 21, Evansville. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. Six months Indiana Department of Corrections. Shannon V. Smith, 37, Mount Vernon. Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $50 domestic violence fee. 62 days Posey County Jail. Scott A. Wilson, 57, Evansville. Ct. 1- Auto Theft, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 4- Unlawful Possession of Syringe, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 5- Attempted Auto Theft, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 6- Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, 14 months probation and fees, testify truthfully as ordered. Ct. 5- 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 6- 4 months Posey County Jail, all suspended except four months. Keegan L. Davidson, 35,

Evansville. Ct. 1- Auto Theft, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 4- Unlawful Possession of Syringe, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 5- Attempted Auto Theft, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 6- Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 3, 4, 5 and 6 are dismissed. $1 plus costs. Ct. 1- two years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- one year Posey County Jail, served on Community Corrections. Daniel Kennada, 32, New Harmony. Ct. 1- Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 and 3 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, 20 hours community service, one year probation and fees. One year Posey County Jail, suspended. Martin Harmon-Presley, 46, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 dismissed. $1 plus costs, one year probation and fees. One year Posey County Jail, suspended. Janissa Folz, 23, Evansville.

1- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 dismissed. $1 plus costs, one year probation and fees, counseling. 180 days Posey County Jail, suspended. Robin J. Mobley, 37, Poseyville. Domestic Battery on a Person Less than 14 Years Old, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $50 domestic violence fee. 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except 60 days Posey County Jail, balance on Community Corrections. Brock Alan Newman, 26, Evansville. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, counseling, one year probation and fees, driver’s license suspended 30 days. One year Posey County Jail, suspended. Trey M. Sensmeier, 22, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Brett Bowers, 31, Mount Vernon. Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. Two days Posey County Jail. Colin E. Morton, 24, Millstadt, Ill. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor;

2021-168 POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORDINANCE NO 2021-04-20-03 UNINCORPORATED POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA Ref#202001057 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, THE TOWN OF CYNTHIANA, THE TOWN OF POSEYVILLE AND UNINCORPORATED POSEY COUNTY CHAPTER 153-ZONING CODE, SECTION 153.120 SOLAR ORDINANCE AND SECTION 153.130 WIND ORDINANCE Be it ordained by the Posey County Commissioners, Posey County, Indiana that The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County, Section 153.120 Solar Ordinance and Section 153.130 Wind Ordinance be amended as follows: Changes to the ordinances are identified as follows: new language added is underlined and language to be omitted is strikeout. I. Section 153.134.02(E) and Section 153.124.02(E) E. COORDINATION WITH APPLICABLE ENTITIES. The Applicant shall submit a summary report identifying the entities the Applicant has communicated and coordinated with respect to the project. The report shall list the entity name, the primary contact person at the entity and contact information, the dates of coordination and list of documents submitted to each agency. The report shall also transmit any comments, suggestions, concerns, approvals, or disapprovals with respect to the project issued by the entity and/or communicated to the Applicant. The following entities and any other entities identified by Executive Director of the APC as applicable to the Applicant shall be contacted: II. Add Section “H” to 153.134.03 and 153.124.03 as follows: H. The Applicant states that the reports submitted for preliminary development plan approval remain true and correct and there has been no change in the project design that would require the Applicant to resubmit the project for coordination with applicable entities. III. Solar Ordinance Section 153.126.03(A): No part of the project shall be constructed in any required setback, dedicated public easement or dedicated public right-of-way without prior written authorization from the County Commissioners. IV. Solar Ordinance Section 153.126.03(B): No solar panel may be located less than One Hundred (100) feet from any NonParticipating landowner property line or less than fifty (50) feet from a public right of way. No solar panel may be located less than Three Hundred (300) feet from the leading edge of a Non-Participating residence. No solar panel mav be located less than Five Hundred (500) feet from the leading edge of any public building, the property line of a public recreational area or the property line of a public, private or parochial school. Setbacks for solar panels between Participating landowners shall conform to the zoning district requirements. V. Solar Ordinance Section 153.126.03(0) Allowed Variances. Variances may only be granted for relief from 153.126.03 (B). However, the variance application must include an executed agreement between the applicant and all participating and non-participating landowners affected by the requested variance prior to consideration of the variance request by the Board of Zoning Appeals and if approved, the variance must be recorded on the property records with the Posey County Recorder’s Office. VI. Add as Solar Ordinance Section 153.126.03(H) H. The Applicant shall include a Landscape Plan, as part of its preliminary development plan, visual impact mitigation report, or separately. The Landscape Plan shall provide for installation of screening to mitigate the Project’s impact on the viewshed(s) from any adjacent Non-Participating residence, public building, public recreational or state/local designated scenic areas or roads, and public, private or parochial school (“Viewshed Screening”). The Viewshed Screening shall consist of a mix of non-invasive evergreen and deciduous trees and hedges planted in at least two offset rows at not less than six(6) feet in height at planting and with an expected growth height sufficient to accomplish the Viewshed Screening purpose. Setback areas required under Section 153.126.03 (“Setback Buffers”), unless continued in a use permitted in the zoning district, shall be planted in native forbes and grasses and may include pollinator gardens as verified by the County Extension Agent. The Landscape Plan shall provide for the maintenance, including controlling invasive species, of the Viewshed Screening and Setback Buffers during the life of the Project. The Viewshed Screening may be located in the Setback Buffer. Any Viewshed Screening located in the Setback Buffer of a public right of way or in a public or utility easement shall conform to safety standards set by the applicable regulatory body. VII. Solar Ordinance Section 153.126.02(D) All solar panels and accessory buildings for the project must be fenced in with a fence not less than 7 feet in height, shall not include any barbed or high tensile wire, shall be of a type compatible with the character of the zoned area, and shall be compliant with applicable NEC standards. VIII. Solar Ordinance Section 153.127.01(A) as follows: A. DECOMMISSIONING SECURITY. At the completion of construction but before any commercial operations begins, the Applicant shall secure and provide to the Area Plan Commission a performance bond, surety bond, letter of credit, or other form of financial assurance that is acceptable to the Area Plan Commission (the “Decommissioning Security”) equal to 125% of the estimated cost of decommissioning the project pursuant to the Decommissioning Plan. The Decommissioning Security, in computing the estimated cost of decommissioning, shall consider and deduct up to 35% 65% of the Net Salvage Value (as defined) of the project. The amount of the Decommissioning Security shall be adjusted annually by January 31 by an amount equal to the increase in the CPI Index. “CPI Index” shall mean the Consumer Price Index for “All Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average, All items,” issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, or, if discontinued or no longer published, such other governmental index that most closely matches the manner in which inflation had been previously tracked as selected by the Area Plan Commission. The Decommissioning Plan and Decommissioning Surety shall be reevaluated every five (5) years commencing with the operation of the project by a licensed engineer approved by the Area Plan Commission and qualified to provide an estimate of the cost of decommissioning of the project and the Net Salvage Value of the project (the “Decommissioning Engineer”). A new Decommissioning Security in the revised amount, if any, shall be provided within sixty (60) days of the approval of the updated Decommissioning Plan. IX. This Ordinance shall be in full force upon its passage. ORDAINED AND PASSED by the Posey County Commissioners, Posey County, Indiana, this 20th day of April, 2021. POSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA Bill Collins Carl A. Schmitz ATTEST: Maegen L. Greenwell, Auditor Published in the Posey County News on April 27, 2021 - hspaxlp

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