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Windell is new principal at Mount Vernon High School

By Lois Mittino Gray Zack Windell was named as the new Principal at Mount Vernon Senior High School at the June 3, meeting of the district school board. He was the Assistant Principal-Dean at North High School in Evansville for the past three years. In addition to that assignment, he spent 17 years in the Henderson County School District in various positions such as principal, assistant principal, curriculum specialist, English teacher and head of the alternative school. He has a total of 11 years teaching experience and 11 years of administrative

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Posey Jail to benefit from hike

By Lois Mittino Gray Posey County Commission President Carl Schmitz adjourned its June 4, morning meeting in what he called “record time,” after approving one request and listening to department head reports. The meeting did contain a lot of nuggets of information packed into a 15-inute time period.

Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham brought three agreements to the Commissioners for approval changing the per diem rate to house prisoners in the Posey County Jail. “During the last legislative session, an increase was approved from $35 to $37.50 per day, per inmate. Our goal was a raise it to $55 per day, but we were given this figure and it will go to $40 next year,” he explained. The agreements are with Vanderburgh, Gibson, and Sullivan Counties to house their overflow offenders at the new per diem rate.

Posey County Assessor Nancy Hoehn said she had “exciting news.”

Her department has received the 2019 fly by photos for the new GIS layers.

Every three years a plane photographs Posey County for their data updates.

“It is essentially a birds-eye view.

You can see from the oblique angle the top and sides of buildings, not just the rooftops,” she explained. It is on the website.

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experience, creating a balanced perspective.

“Zack has big shoes to fill, but he is extremely experienced in curriculum and alternative school, which are things we are very interested in right now,” commented retiring School Superintendent Tom Kopatich in making the announcement. Windell will start the new position the second week of July, replacing Matthew Thompson, who will move into the superintendent position on July 1.

Eight applications were reviewed and three applicants were interviewed for the principal position.

Windell graduated from Corydon Central High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in English education from Indiana University. He has a master of education degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and a K-12 Administrator’s License, with 30 plus hours of credit toward more advanced studies.

The new principal currently lives in Evansville with his wife, Dusti, and a son and daughter. The family plans to eventually relocate to the Mount Vernon area. “I am tremendously excited to be part of the Mount Vernon school community.

I’m ready to get to work and help move things forward,” he remarked.

In addition to Windell, Megan Beard was hired as a math teacher at the junior high school. Shelby Ritzert will be an elementary teacher at Farmersville Elementary School.

Sarah Burke will teach special education at Farmersville and Brittney Simpson will teach the same subject at the junior high school.

In other board action: • Kopatich informed the board that work on the new football field

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North Posey Relay for Life

Michelle Fortune was named a Courage Award winner at the 2019 North Posey Relay for Life, while husband Jeremy was named Caregiver of the Year. Both were nominated by daughter Emily. Outside activities at the event, held Saturday at the NPHS Track, were cut short due to storms but the celebration continued in the cafeteria.

Pictured are, front row, l to r: Gary Thiem, Marcile Thiem, Emily Fortune, Michelle, and Reagan Fortune. Back row, l to r: Jeremy Fortune, Kay Thiem, and Jeremy Thiem.

Patrick Davis was also named a Courage Award winner at the 2019 North Posey Relay for Life. This was the first year two winners were selected and only the second time a male was named. Patrick was nominated by his sister Rebecca Coleman. Pictured l to r are: Luanne Heckerman, Marijon Fletchall, Josie Davis holding Chloe Davis, Stuart Davis, Patrick, Sydney Davis, Rebecca Coleman, Danny Coleman, Layne Coleman, and Brooke Coleman. Photos by Theresa Bratcher

Alka to lead Posey EDP I also know it has those companies,” she states. “It ties in all of my background from when I was younger to my career in healthcare for the last eleven years. It’s all of that together in one.”

Alka grew up in Southern Illinois on a farm in south rural Wabash County. Immediately after high school, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, in 2008, then her Master of Health Administration degree in 2013.

By Pam Robinson Jenna Alka (pronounced hockey without the h), the new Executive Director of the Posey County Economic Development Partnership, or PCEDP, set her sight on Posey County as a great place to live and to work. She appreciates the county and her new position for engaging all parts of her background, from childhood to young adulthood.

“I think Posey County is most like where I came from, so lots of agricultural busiNew Executive Director of the Posey County Economic De- ness, lots of small business. Then being velopment Partnership Jenna Alka. Photo by Pam Robinson with a large corporation for several years,

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Posey Health Dept. plans move

Pictured in front are Cheryl Reich, Registrar; Toni Gross, nurse’s assistant; and Sharon Jackson, records digitizer. In back are Dr. Kyle Rapp, Posey County Health Officer; Denny Schaffer, Posey County Health Dept. Administrator; and Donnie Martin, Emergency Plan Coordinator. Not pictured is Martye Fitts, Posey County Health Nurse. These staff members of the Posey County Health Department posed together Friday ahead of their move in a few weeks to their new home at 100 Vista Drive in Mount Vernon. Photo by Pam Robinson

By Pam Robinson The Posey County Health Department is packing boxes for a move within the next few weeks to their new home at 100 Vista in Mount Vernon. Health Department Administrator Denny Schaffer says a grand opening is being planned for later this summer so the public can tour the building, formerly housing Southwestern Behavioral Health Services.

Schaffer explains the existing building had been remodeled within the past year, so it was ready for a new interior wall and, more to the point, a 14’x52’ add-on. The existing building will feature five rooms, he notes, for administrative functions and for administrators’ offices. The add-on will serve as the nurse’s station for Posey County Health Nurse Martye Fitts. It sets apart space for the public to receive immunizations and to attend to additional medical matters.

The Posey County Health Department General Fund paid for everything needed to establish a new health department for the county at 100 Vista in Mount Vernon,

on the edge of the Lawrence subdivision. “No taxpayer money was used,” Schaffer emphasizes. He adds grant money was received for the project.

He discusses a number of advantages the new location allows. Foremost is the add-on for the nurse’s station. County nurse Martye Fitts and her assistant, home health aide, Toni Gross, had been crammed into a small office at the Coliseum basement, the health department’s previous address. “If Martye’s got a problem, we’ve all got a problem,” Schaffer says. “She can work much more effectively this way.”

In addition, Schaffer highlights the state-of-the art new security wiring and fiber optics for all-new computers tied into the county system and all-new office TVs, beneficial for multiple work uses—for example, as monitors and for conferencing. “We tried to wire it for 2019, not 2000,” he says about the updates. He adds the total cost for Internet is less after the move than at the Coliseum.

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Teachers turned bikers Steve and Mary Ann Fuelling live exciting lives in retirement, solo and duet

Steve and Mary Ann (Lang) Fuelling

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By Pam Robinson Mount Vernon natives and lifelong residents Steve and Mary Ann (Lang) Fuelling don’t sit back and wait for life to hand them happiness. They make their own fun and adventure.

They have lived each day to the fullest, whether in their creative classrooms, in their lush garden plots, or in their high-gear motorcycle tours.

One thing’s certain: their energetic pursuits leave no time for boredom.

The lesson of purposeful activity first presented itself to them in childhood. One of three children born to Bertha Marie (Bayer) and Henry Lang, Mary Ann moved at an early age from town to country, and she stayed fit and busy with farm chores

The Golden Years along with her two siblings. Strictly a townie, Steve was one of ten children born to Don and Betty (Weintraut) Fuelling, so he learned to share and to succeed.

Their work ethic carried over into adulthood. Steve enrolled straight away at University of Evansville, or UE, after graduating with the MVHS Class of 1964. He finished his bachelor’s degree in mathematics at UE, certified to teach, in 1969 and completed his master’s degree there in 1975. By the time he was 55, Steve could retire from the MSD of Mount

Vernon after teaching mathematics a total of 34 years, his last years as chair of the MVHS mathematics department.

Mary Ann was a late bloomer in teaching elementary education, but that delay just made her entrance into the MSD of Mount Vernon all the more special. She had served ten years as a reading assistant in the school system. The experience inspired her to teach in her own classroom.

With her two children nearing independence, she completed a degree in elementary education at University of Southern Indiana. Finishing

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Lawrence Gumbel Lawrence Edward Gumbel, 69, of Evansville, passed away at his home Friday, June 7, 2019.

Lawrence retired from the housekeeping department at Deaconess Hospital after 39 years of service; he was a farmer and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County.

He is survived by two sons, James (Jill Goodman) Gumbel and Matthew (Mercedes) Gumbel, both of Evansville; his mother, Marie Gumbel of Evansville; two sisters, Joann (Robert) Rentchler of Tennyson and Delores (George) Fuhrman of Evansville; his sister-inlaw, Pam Gumbel of Seymour, Ind., and three grandchildren, Olivia Gumbel, Audrey Gumbel and Shiann Gumbel.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Nancy (Schnapf) Gumbel on April 2, 2019; by his father, Leo Gumbel and by a brother, Bernard Gumbel.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh

County, Rev. Eugene Schroeder officiating. Burial followed in the Saint Joseph Church Cemetery.

Friends visited with the family from 1 until 6 p.m. on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street, where there was a memorial service conducted by the church at 3 p.m.

Friends also visited with the family from 9 a.m. until service time on Monday at Saint Joseph Catholic Church Vanderburgh County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh County 4H Center or to Saint Joseph Catholic Church Vanderburgh County.

Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Clyde Peterson Clyde Eugene Peterson, 58, of Griffin, Indiana, born to George and Norma Jean (Houser) Peterson on December 8, 1960, in Watseka, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Griffin, Indiana.

He enjoyed search and find puzzles and John Wayne movies.

Surviving are his siblings: William Dean (Wilma) Peterson, Charles Allen Peterson and Melissa Lynn Peterson all of Griffin, Indiana and James Michael Peterson of Evansville, Indiana.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother: George Peterson and sister: Twyla Hibbs.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana with burial at Liberty Cemetery in Cynthiana, Indiana.

Visitation will be 9-11 a.m., Saturday, June 15,

2019 at the funeral home.

A special thanks to: Dr. Chester Burkett, Heritage Hospice and the GriffinBethel Township Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to: Griffin-Bethel Township Fire Department, C/O Tim Compton, 10251 Wheeler Road, Griffin, Indiana 47616.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

Robert Williams Robert Leonard Williams, 82, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away June 2, 2019 at Premier Health Care in New Harmony. He was born December 5, 1936 in Johnson, Ind., to the late Everett, Sr. and Edith (Thompson) Williams.

Bob served in the United States Army. He worked at Alcoa for over 29 years. Bob was a member of Saint Matthew Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching a variety of sports.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (Ranes) Williams; sons, Kerry and Kelly Williams; brothers, Kenneth, Marvin,

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Elden, Darryl “Max,” Everett Jr., and Bill Williams; and sister, Inez Lang.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Mary Williams; grandsons, Konnor and Jordan Williams; and nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Saint Matthew Cemetery with Fr. Jim Sauer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Harold Wayne “Grandpa” Kester Sr., 78, of Mount Vernon passed away at his residence on June 2, 2019.

Wayne was born on March 25, 1941 to Wendalenous and Grace (Heath) Kester in Mount Vernon. Wayne married his wife Martha (Stallings) Kester on October 1, 1959 in Carmi and she precedes him in death.

He is survived by his son, Harold Wayne Kester Jr.; Daughters, Jennetta L. Kester, Teresa A. Fried, and Susanna G. Kester; five grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; and sisters, Elizabeth Sweningsen, June Cullen, Evelyn Stallings, Mickey Gruber.

Wayne is preceded in death by his wife, Martha; daughter, Christina S. Kester; and sisters, Joyce Easterling and Margorie Cox. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Army en-

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listing two times and retired from the Army after 20 years of service. Wayne then went to work at the Posey County Co-Op driving spreader trucks for several years.

Wayne enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and tending to his garden and roses.

A private service will be held on a later date. Stendeback Family Funeral Home is overseeing the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Terry Marie Kusturin, 57, of Mount Vernon passed away on June 5, 2019 at her home. Terry was born on September 7, 1961 to Joe and Annie (Veorster) Kusturin in Dallas, Texas.

Terry previously worked as a caregiver and enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Kylee, who was the light of her world.

She also liked watching movies and playing cards in her spare time.

She is survived by her son, Joseph Wayne Kusturin; daughter, Amanda (Dale) Disney; stepdaughter, Brittany Graham; granddaughter, Kylee Snelling; step granddaughter, Emily Carter; brothers, Donald (Debbie) Kusturin, Rick (Meg) Kusturin, and Larry Kusturin; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

She is preceded in death

‘County’ continued from Page A1 work, receives $750 when a request for these shape files is made by a company. $250 from every fee is given back to the county coffers. At this meeting, the commission gave its permission to accept $250 from Orion Renewable Energy Group. They requested access to the county GIS shape files for the purpose of prospecting potential sites for solar projects. “It’s a standard request and what we do to help people out,” Assessor Hoehn said.

Posey County EMS Director Chuck Thompson reported that income from customer billings through April totals $291,912.

This is up $68,000 from the same time last year. The new ambulance has not been delivered as yet and the department is still in waiting mode.

County Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk reported that the Eastville Road Bridge, near the border with Gibson County, Number 58, is closed. This bridge over the Black River needs to be replaced and will have only a four ton limit when redone.

Built in 1899, it is considered a historic structure and will need to follow certain rules to redo it. Nearby is the Wilsey Bridge, Number 59, and it can be replaced more easily and would reopen with a five ton limit. Schenk is looking into its repair now. He announced the Johnson Road Bridge was finished a couple of weeks ago and is now open.

Schenk said the county paved the section of Highway 69 from Hovey Lake down to the John Myers Lock and Dam in Point Township. “ I have only chip and sealed it these past few years. It was due for paving and it should last quite a while,” he said. His department will be chip and sealing other sites around the county in the next few weeks, as long as the weather stays dry enough.

Ed Batteiger, speaking as a member of the Coliseum Board,

received permission to get bids to paint the stonework around the Coliseum building. “The stone was cleaned a few years ago and we never did get the bottom painted,” he told the C\commissioners. He was also asked by President Schmitz to get bids to cover the chipping paint on the stairwell by his office.

Posey County Emergency Management Director Larry Robb noted that “the Ohio River water level is way down and the Wabash River is below flood stage right now, but it is supposed to rain again for the next few days, so we will be watching the water levels.”

E911 Director Jason Knowles said he is pleased with the coverage on the new 911 system for the county. It will be started up Thursday or Friday after he hears back from all the fire departments involved. “All sound and dense spot problems are resolved now,” he noted.

Schmitz read the monthly dog report aloud. There were 49 complaints, nine animals picked up and 3 bites reported. He also reported that the Tri-County Broadband Committee meeting was successful and working well together. “Every structure over eighty feet is now marked in the county. Someday we hope to have a 25 or more speed in the county,” he noted optimistically.

Chamber of Commerce Director Randy Owens talked about two upcoming events of interest. The Water Street Wine Fest will be on June 22 from 3 to 10 p.m. and a “State of the County” Luncheon on August 22 at $20 per person at the Posey County Fairgrounds.

Commissioner Randy Thornburg announced that the upcoming census will hire workers starting at $15 per hour. He will keep the public posted on the opportunity.

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So I found out yesterday the only thing that slowly cures this infection/virus thing is to have patience and rest. Adding prednisone was also a good idea. When my 20-something year old pharmacist told me it took her young healthy body three weeks to lick this, I ďŹ gured I may as well settle in.

I was transported back to the summer 0f 1962. I had something very dierent; which I believe began as strep and caused my doctor of that time to take further precautions. It was believed that this could go into rheumatic fever. (I think; that was a long time ago) So Dr Dickenson ordered me to stay on the couch all summer and eat lots of protein.

The world has taken a lot of turns in everything since then.

Of course, I don’t have my mommy to wait on me hand and foot. She bought me endless club steaks and other tempting food, and cooked it on the grill. Ironically, I can’t even digest this anymore.

One of the most challenging things currently is ďŹ guring out what I CAN eat, with no dairy, and okay for diverticulosis.

Many other things in the 21st Century are much better, but my digestive system is not one of them.

I spent weeks on the old pink couch, watching a 19� black and white television when the channels were actually on the air.

I can recall waiting for the test pattern to appear. I think there was only 3 channels to choose from. No remotes, of course. I

am sure I drove grandpa crazy asking for him to switch stations.

We all know about the multiple choices to either watch or record now. This was a great time to do a lot of reading, and when my mother visited Miss Carol at the Poseyville Library, she knew exactly what to send home to me. One of the things I wish could be changed is to bring her back.

The phone was old style, fastened to the wall, and my I Phone, albeit a little old now, would have seemed like something dropped from a passing UFO. My friends actually wrote snail-mail letters to me. I still have them.

Don and I do not agree about where the thermostat should be set. Most visitors to the second oor say that they will surely die from how warm I keep this area. In 1962, it was windows opened or closed. For all you young folk, think about being sick in a house with no indoor plumbing. This was the only thing I knew at that time, of course.

Happily one very similar thing is looking out on a beautiful green lawn lined with tall shade trees. I saw happy birds and playing squirrels then, too. Heather and I went by the other day to look at the tall sycamore that I played under as a child. I can remember warm summer evenings parked under that tree with a boyfriend.

Even then, I wrote journals with a pencil and notebook. I would not have believed that I would someday write this column and have my ďŹ rst novel published.

In many ways, that summer was a changing time of our lives. I went back to my Senior year thirty pounds lighter and feeling rested and healthy. That was the year of me having my own little “oďŹƒceâ€? in the guidance hall at North Posey, where

Sara’s to host free public reading On Wednesday, June 13, 2019, writers from around the country will share a bit of their hearts, souls, and imaginations with a Free Public Reading at Sara’s Harmony Way. The event, which runs from 5 - 8 p.m., will also feature an open mic for local writers who want to share their work.

The reading will feature writers attending the 8th Annual West of the Moon Retreat from as far away as Washington, Colorado, and New York, and as close as Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.

The writers work in various genres including children’s literature, creative nonfiction, memoir, literary fiction, poetry and more.

Ever since it was founded nearly 300 years ago, New Harmony has been a destination for thinkers and artists, scientists and scholars; for people searching for mental, emotional, and spiritual balance or harmony. “New Harmony offers the isolation needed for creating art,� says Dave DeGolyer, co-facilitator of West of the Moon Retreat, “yet it also offers us a chance to share in and

to build a community of likeminded peers. The laid back atmosphere and quiet natural spaces provide the perfect setting for contemplation, meditation, inspiration, and creative exploration. And Sara’s adds another layer: a fun and inviting, yet safe venue where we can share our stories, our words, and ourselves with the local community.�

West of the Moon (WOTM) has become a home to creatives from Ind., Tn., Ky., Ohio, Fla., N.Y., Wa., Co., Ca., Ms., Vt.; writers from varied backgrounds—including college instructors, writing mentors, fellowship and grant recipients, and winners of multiple awards for writing. Some have been touted in national media for their books, while others prefer to work out of the spotlight. The retreaters are also mixed media and visual artists, musicians, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. There’s even a former monk (known for his exceptional nonfiction), homemakers, working mothers, and more. “I love the reading night at Sara’s,� says yogi and non-

fiction writer, Cat Reid. “It’s a treat to hear what all these talented people have written.� “The West of the Moon public reading has become one of the highlights of our creative retreat,� adds cofacilitator Terry Price. “There is always a lot of laughter and a lot of talent, but also a lot of love shared during those hours. I can’t wait until this year’s time together sharing our words and our hearts.�

One of the reasons the event is such a highlight for retreaters is that local writers also come and share their work, allowing everyone to connect on a very personal level.

Writers from the 8th Annual West of the Moon Retreat are excited and honored to share their work with the local community at the free public reading at Sara’s Harmony Way on Wednesday, June 12 from 5 - 8 p.m. During the openmic portion of the evening, local writers are encouraged to read (each writer will have approximately five minutes to share her/his work).

To learn more about West of the Moon Retreat, visit WestOfTheMoonRetreat.com.

Tim Mulkey worked his magic as Auctioneer at the North Posey Relay for Life Auction this past Saturday.

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HISTORY COMES ALIVE At 29th Annual Keck Gonnerman Antique the Machinery Association Show ÂŤ

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August 2-3-4, 2019 Posey County Fairgrounds Highway 69N, New Harmony, IN 12 miles North of Mt. Vernon Admission $3/person, 12 and under free Each person bringing an ATV or ORV will be charged a $5 fee and will have a band to put on these vehicles to identify that they have paid.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 •2-8pm Exhibitors Reg. Open

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 •8am Exhibitors Reg. Open •9am-5pm Outdoor flea market and consignment sale •11am Sawmill Demonstration •11am-1pm Thresherman’s Dinner at the Community Building •1pm Parade of Power •2pm Wheat Threshing •6pm Exhibitor’s Antique Tractor Pull (Barnyard Rules/$20 per hook)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 •8am Exhibitors Reg. Open •9am-5pm Outdoor flea market and consignment sale •9am Tractor Olympics - Garden Tractor Olympics •11am Wheat Threshing •11am Sawmill Demonstration •11am-1pm Thresherman’s Dinner at the Community Building •12-2pm Southern Hollow Dulcimer and Folk Group at the shelter by the BMX track •1pm Parade of Power •2pm Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull at the KG Building •2pm Wheat Threshing •3pm Sawmill Demonstration •6pm Open Pull (USAP Rules/ $20 per hook; contact Bill Esche 812.459.9675)

Agricultural Tractors & Equipment Lawn and Garden Tractors & Equipment Cars and Trucks Steam and Gas Engines (large and small) Keck Gonnerman factory memorabilia experience the working displays:

Blacksmith ~ Wheat Threshing Draft Horse and Plowing Keck Gonnerman Sawmill KG t-shirts and hats available for purchase at the KG Building. KG Museum will be open from 9am5pm

For vendor or consignment sale information contact:

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Larry Gross 812-457-8158

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•9am Non-Denominational Worship Service at the KG Building

CONSIGNMENT SALE 2019 Accepting any item (NO JUNK), parts, books, equipment. If you are going to sell a lot of small items it would be good to place them on a wagon. Items will be tagged with your name, phone number and price and if there are questions they can call.

We ask that you give 10% of the selling price back to Keck Gonnerman.

We also need flea market and craft vendors, Larry Gross (812-457-8158) can give you the details.

Get the word out to your friends so we can have a successful Consignment sale.

my friends and I gathered to work on the newspaper or yearbook. I have said many times how I want to freeze time there.

But the next winter of 63/64 was the one when JFK was killed, my beloved grandfather passed away and I made a lot of really bad choices. We really don’t want to peek into the future, because if I could have seen all the future roads I was destined to walk down after the summer of 62, I would have been in panic.

I am sure I was a spoiled Sycamore tree in front teenager who didn’t look very far ahead, but I am also yard I grew up in sure I was happy during that time. Maybe that summer was a gift, before my world changed from peaceful childhood to a very dierent time. Viet Nam, riots, assassinations, deaths, and a time of unrest in the country was coming.

In the past 70 odd years, I have learned to live in the present.

We should all do that, as diďŹƒcult as it might seem. Grandpa and I may spend several weeks coughing and wheezing, but we are going to hopefully have several good summers to come.

On Monday, June 3, Premier Healthcare of New Harmony celebrated Wonder Woman Day by making the Wonder Woman tiara and looking up fun facts about the history of Wonder Woman. Pictured are Lance “Dink�

Robinson, Carolyn Garris, Lydia Holderness, and Barbara Kleinschmidt. Photo submitted

Birthdays June 11 - Aaron James McCleave, Bill Thompson, Andrew White, Heath Homan, Jacob Kurzendoerfer, Harold Carter, Margaret Little, Chloe Werry, Nancy Harris, Kathy Hurt, Anna Downen June 12 - Eula Freeman, Esther Franz, Nellie Ours, Sergei Deptula, Melissa Johnson June 13 - Carmen Al-

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In other news, city council minutes, a new factory, the Elks’ big fair closed Friday as a success, Mrs. Welborn is killed by a train, and the Women’s Surage in on its way to becoming law.

Celebration A Great Success - The celebration of the homecoming of our boys held last Sunday was a great success. Early in the day, people began to gather at the church, motoring from Carmi, Ill., Evansville, and other distant points to enjoy a day at our church. At 11a.m., Rev. Buchanan delivered an excellent sermon and immediately after the benediction, a dinner, as was never seen before at Welborn’s Chapel, was spread. By this time, 300 or more people had gathered and all seemed to get busy eating and talking with old acquaintances. After the dinner was over, an excellent program was rendered.

Hon. Jesse Wade addressed the crowd, which was greatly appreciated by all. Most impressive was the hanging of the service ag in our church, with its seven blue stars and two gold ones, the blue ones standing for Marcus Alldredge, Gus. Jeries, Charles Hames, Ray Hames, Thomas Welborn, Hugh Wiseman, Floyd Alldredge, and the gold stars for Owen Dunn and Otis Redman.

The War Mothers were called forward and the service ag was carried in and raised by seven Red Cross Nurses, while the audience sang “America.â€? Next, they sang “Battle Hymn of the Republic.â€? Lucile La Duke recited “When That Blue Star Turns To Gold.â€? Before the benediction by Rev. Buchanan, “The Gold Starâ€? was read by Magilee Alldredge.

City Council Notes: New Sewer For The West Side - At the regular council meeting, Bray reported that most people favored a combination surface and sanitary sewer that

len, Millie Brickman, Riley Goad, Ashley Hasenyager, Zachary Hasenyager, Lynn Mobley, Kristina Moore, Glen Parker, Craig Reynolds, Noah Roberts, Gabriel Golba June 14 - Betty Cohoon, Cheryl Morlock, Ryan Biggs, Brylee Dixon June 15 - Liz EďŹƒnger, Ronald Dale Blackburn, Amy Cox, Carl Nix Jr., Da-

vid Stallings, Paul Werry, Mathew Wilkinson, Krystina Conville, Dan Bratcher June 16 - Ashley Wiggins, Shawn Medina, Jackie Brock, Cheri Conyers, Liam Moore 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, June 11, 1919 - Mount Vernon

would extend from Fifth Street to the river, and on motion the city engineer was instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost for a four-foot sewer, which it was believed would be about the proper size. The Street Commissioner was instructed to repair the fence at the Eighth Street bridge. The cistern at City Hall was reported to be in bad condition, and the Clerk was instructed to purchase ice for drinking water. Under bills allowed: Mount Vernon Light Co., $619.39; Cook’s Stone Co., $161.76; Richard Dixon, $8; Thomas David, $10.25; Oscar Keck, $1.80; and W. H. Green, ďŹ fty cents.

Fair Comes To Successful End - The Elks’ big fair closed Friday night after ďŹ ve nights of fun and frolic at their beautiful new home. The fair was a grand success under the management of Ike Rosenbaum, George Green, Karl Schwenzer, and “Bizâ€? Keck.

Prizes Given Away: A beautifully decorated our barrel was awarded to Richard Wilson. Prizes during the week were given to Walter Thomas, Jake Behrick, Mrs. Rudolph Schafer, Mrs. Louis Jarodzki, and Miss Schultheis who received an order for a $12 pair of shoes. Left over prizes given away the last night include: a $15 watch to Edgar Wolf; a barrel of Azile our to Cline Smith; a rocking chair to David Alldredge; one-hundred bars of soap to Joe Scheller; a sixty pound pig to Viola Kohler, and one-half dozen chickens to William Gonnerman.

Well Known Lady Killed - Mrs. Lenora Ann Welborn was killed by a train as she waited at Stewartsville to board the branch train of the I. C. Railroad to New Harmony to visit her sister.In walking out of the waiting room, she stopped on the track to see if her train was approaching, when an engine coming from the opposite direction knocked her down passing over her body. Mrs. Welborn

was very deaf, and no doubt failed to hear the approach of the engine. She was a devoted member of the General Baptist Church, a member of the Literary Club, the Eastern Star Lodge of Owensville, and was one of the most highly respected ladies in the upper part of the county.

News Bulletins And Headlines - As expected, the Women’s Surage Amendment to the Constitution now needs only the ratiďŹ cation of three-fourths of the State Legislatures.

American Cemeteries - It has been decided by Marshall Petain in a letter that France would be honored to have permanent American cemeteries in their country.

Sgt. Alvin C. York - Sgt. York, pronounced by Gen. Pershing to be the hero of the greatest individual feat of the World War, was married to Grace Williams, the girl he left behind.

Local Briefs And Personals - Marriages: Miss Helen Fuhrer and Mr. Edward Thomson (Detroit) were married Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fuhrer. Miss Gertrude Behrick and William O’Daniel were united in marriage Tuesday morning.

Births - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mann of Black Township, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harp, Saturday morning, a son.

News Of Mt. Vernon 125 Years Ago, June 11, 1894 Many of the farmers will begin tomorrow to harvest their wheat, which is said to be up to the average. During the storm yesterday, barns on the farms of Phil. Hagemann and A. Templeton were completely demolished, but fortunately neither had live stock.

Fire - A large barn belonging to M. Whipple, about four miles north west of the city, was destroyed by ďŹ re Tuesday night, with all its contents.

Two ďŹ ne mules were cremated.

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Kopatich given grand send-off as he rides into retirement

By Lois Mittino Gray Former Mount Vernon School Superintendent Keith Spurgeon worked his magic as the charming emcee of the night at Dr. Tom Kopatich’s goodbye reception held in the high school cafeteria on Tuesday evening, June 4.

“We are going to take a lighthearted look from your friends before we send you off on your retirement,” Spurgeon told the outgoing School Superintendent, who calls it quits at the end of this month after a 37 year career in the education field. About fifty persons attended the cake and punch reception and “roast” of the honoree.

Kopatich looked amused all night as he sat alone at the head table listening to tributes presented by staff members and friends. They ranged from pre-recorded videos of the “Three Amigos” to Top Ten Lists about his escapades.

The “Three Amigos” are his three assistant superintendents and closest associates in the office. Director of Business Loren Evans, Director of Buildings and Grounds David Frye, and Director of Technology and Curriculum Kyle Jones dressed in sombreros and serapes as the famed trio. They even did the crossed arm routine from the movie several times that generated a big laugh. The video, made by student Hank Deering, showed off the humorous acting skills of these men, especially the really impish side of the usually serious Evans.

The Administrators of the five schools in the district did a skit on what retirement will be like for Kopatich if he chooses to substitute teach as a physical education teacher sometime.

Marrs Elementary School Principal Gregory DeWeese impersonated the retiree shouting loudly, mispronouncing names, and giving detentions to the others playing students.

Warrick County School Superintendent Brad Schneider spoke and said “that skit was wonderful and speaks a lot to the kind of man Tom is that they can tease him like that. You get a lot of guff as a superintendent, especially when calling a snow day. It can be a lonely job. He’s not just my cohort, he is a good friend and a good man.” Former MV School Superintendent Mel Levin found it appropriate that Schneider represented Warrick County, since Dr. Kopatich got his start in the education field there.

Tom came to Mount Vernon in 1994 during Levin’s stint.

Stacy Reese and Leigh Ann Latshaw, current and past presidents of the local teacher’s union, ran through a list of some of Dr. Kopatich’s past actions ending each one with, “And we decided to like you anyway.” Director of Special Education Jackie Maier told a funny story about her third grade son deciding that the Superintendent job is “just walking from class to class saying good morning to everyone.”

Former Mount Vernon School Superintendents Keith Spurgeon (left) and Mel Levin flank Tom Kopatich as they paid tribute to his career at his retirement reception. Photo

by Lois Mittino Gray Beth McFadin Higgins, spoke representing the present school board, and went through a “Top Six” list of advice for his retirement, including the number one, which was a quote from Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Mrs. Higgins was also on the school board that hired Dr. Kopatich as the Superintendent nine years prior .

The school board presented Tom and his wife,

Highlighting School Bus Safety Over the past few weeks, Gov. Eric Holcomb has ceremonially signed several bills into law, including Senate Enrolled Act 2.

SEA 2, also known as the MAXSTRONG Act, is named after siblings Mason Ingle, Alivia Stahl and Xzavier Ingle – three children who lost their lives boarding a school bus in Fulton County last year.

These tragedies sparked the Indiana General Assembly to increase the penalties for drivers who violate school bus stop laws, including making a violation that results in death a Level 5 felony.

SEA 2 also: • Requires schools to minimize bus stops that make children cross highways in high-speed areas; • Increases public awareness about Indiana’s school bus laws; and • Requires schools to review their school bus routes and safety policies annually.

Though summer is here and school is out, it’s important to stress these new safety measures before students return in the fall.

The safety of our students is so important, and I hope this law will ensure our children are safe as they travel to and from school.

Mount Vernon resident Don Viviano makes friends with a cat curio for sale at the New Harmony Antique Show Saturday afternoon. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

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APL News The 2019 Summer Reading Program has started. Get a free book when you sign up.

Attend a program and receive an entry for a special participation prize.

June 12 - Birthday Party on the Moon at 9 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. - Be an astronaut and party on the moon. Registration begins June 3. For ages three to entering second grade.

June 13, 20 and 27 – Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshops at 10 a.m. – This series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. No registration needed. Please note that this series will continue through the summer. If you need supplies or have questions about these workshops call Stan Campbell at 812838-3286. If you have your own art supplies come on in.

June 13, 20 and 27 Laughs and Crafts at 2 p.m.

- Laughs and Crafts Club is an after school program that offers educational and fun

activities, including a variety of crafts, literature, games, short movies and snacks.

Registration is required, but attendance at all programs is not required. Registration began on May 20.* To register after March 14, please call the library. Join us for lots of laughs. This program is for kids in kindergarten through the fifth grade.

June 17, 18, 24 and 25 Baby/Toddler Storytime at 9:30 a.m. - Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages birth to 36 months and their caregivers. We will be meeting in the Kid’s Corner. You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program. Registration began on May 20. (Please note: if you register after June 3 you will need to call the library.)* June 17, 18, 24 and 25 - Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. - This is a program for children ages three-five years that introduces reading in a fun way through stories,

crafts, and other activities.

Parents/caregivers are not required to attend storytime with their child, but must remain in the library. You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program.

Registration began on May 20 (Please note: if you register after June 3, you will need to call the library.)

June 17 - Foam Rocket Launch from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Design, build, and launch your own foam rocket.

All supplies will be provided.

Registration starts on June 3. For those entering grades 6-12.

How to register for a program - You can register well in advance for any of our library programs by going to our website at https://alexandrianpl. org. Cannot register on-line?

Call the library at 812-8383286 or visit in person. Our library staff representative will be ready to assist you and answer your questions. Check out our Facebook page.

Janice, who also retired this year from Mount Vernon after thirty years, with a gift certificate to the French Lick Resort.

Dr. Kopatich enthusiastically thanked everyone present for support and friendship through the years. He received a heartfelt standing ovation to send him on his way with best wishes for a retirement filled with the right amount of adventure and sitting.

Achievements U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher A. Bradley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Bradley is the son of Eric J. Bradley of Hiram, Ga., and Theresa H. Bradley of

Christopher Bradley Haubstad, Ind., and step-son of Selina K. Bradley of Hiram, Ga. He is a 2017 graduate of Hiram High School, Hiram, Ga.

American Legion Post 370 announces Raffle Winners American Legion Post 370 of New Harmony announces the winners of the Gun Raffle.

David Gambrel came in first place and he chose the gift certificate. Mark Hammers was

second and he got the rifle.

Thank you all that purchased tickets.

Poseyville Carnegie Library News Join us June 3 through July 27 for our Summer Reading Program. We will have activities and prizes all summer long. Log onto our website http://www.pcpl.lib.in.us/ for more information and registration forms. Stop in to receive your Space Log to track your reading and to earn prizes.

June 3, June 10, June 17, and June 24 join us at 11:30 a.m. for Pre-K Story time.

Children ages four-five will enjoy story time followed by a craft project. No registration needed June 12- at 3 p.m., late Elementary ages, third through fifth grade will enjoy a craft and story. This Wednesday, children be learning about the moon phase with Oreo cookies.

June 13- LUNCH in the LIBRARY for KIDS every Thursday at 11 a.m. No registra-

tion necessary, please contact us if your child has a food allergy.

June 13- at 1 p.m. Teen’s grades sixth through twelfth are invited to learn about the moon phases with Oreo cookies.

June 14- Meet the Evansville Otters at 10 a.m.. Join us for a visit from the Evansville Otters. Come get your picture taken and listen to a few stories read by the players.

June 14- Movie Afternoon. Everyone is invited to come see watch a movie every Friday with a snack. Bring your own pillow and/or blanket and relax in the library. This Friday movie is Planet 51.

June 15- at 1 p.m., outdoor solar oven experiment for the whole family. Join us for some fun in the Sun and we make our own solar ovens and create a snack to eat.

Class Reunions The North Posey Class of 1989 schedules 30 year reunion The North Posey Class of 1989 would like to announce their 30th Class Reunion. The reunion will be at the Silver Bell Restaurant in Saint Wendel on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 6 p.m. No reservations are needed to attend. Everyone will be able to order from the menu at their leisure.

2019 Wadesville Farmers Market Opens for Season: by Hans Schmitz “The Wadesville Farmers Market will be open again this summer in the same location as last year,” said Hans Schmitz, Purdue Extension Educator. The Wadesville Market will be at the intersection of Highway 66 and Springfield Road in Wadesville.

The Wadesville Market will open on Thursday, June 13 and be open from 3 to 6 p.m. each Thursday through August 8 (weather permitting). The Market will be accepting WIC and senior farmers market checks in the exact amount for eligible items.

“The Wadesville Farmers Market looks forward to serving even more customers this summer,” said Schmitz. “Carla Schenk does a great job as the Market Master at Wadesville. The vendors are all local producers and take great pride in providing the freshest and highest quality fruits and vegetables and other goods for customers to enjoy.”

We also encourage and welcome new vendors to the market. “Whether you raise fruits or vegetables commercially, or just have a large home garden and have extra produce to sell, we would love to have you participate in the market,” added Carla Schenk. “You can also sell other items at the Farmers’ Market (eggs, meat products, baked goods, etc.).

Please contact me if you have a question about whether your items are something you could sell at the farmers market.”

The cost to be a vendor is $15 for the year.

For more information, including a vendor registration form and market rules for the Wadesville Farmers Market, or if you have any questions about the Wadesville Farmers Market, contact Carla Schenk at: 812-305-4449 or at carlaschenk@hotmail.com. Find us on Facebook at “Wadesville Farmers Market.” The Facebook page will post each week the assortment of items you can find at the market.

Other local markets available for customers include Mount Vernon’s Riverbend Market at Riverbend Park the last Thursday of each month from now until September 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. The New Harmony Farmers and Artisans Market is open each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

The Franklin Street Bazaar continues on Evansville’s West Side each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The new “Market on Main” in downtown Evansville will run from

9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays outside the Ford Center until September 18.

Some local vendors do participate in the Market Wagon program at marketwagon.com. The site is based online and does service the Evansville area. Some vendors may be

located a little further than Southwest Indiana, with many around Indianapolis being featured on the site when entering the Cynthiana zip code. Pick-up locations for purchases online do exist in Mount Vernon, Princeton, and multiple locations in Vanderburgh County.

Good for you.

Good for Our Local Farmers.

Wadesville Farmers Market CALL FOR VENDORS Produce & Artisan Crafts

Open: Thursdays, June 13 - August 8 3 pm - 6 pm Intersection of Highway 66 and Springfield Road in Wadesville, IN

Call/Text Carla Schenk 812-305-4449

See story on this page for more information

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Food That Is In When School Is Out - Kids Eat Free Summer Lunch Program This summer we are excited to launch the “Feeding Our Futureâ€? program to provide children eighteen and under a free lunch Monday through Friday while they are not in school. • No registration required • No child eighteen or younger will be turned away • Lunches may be picked up at three locations between 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Additional locations may be added as demand increases. This information will be made available on the Point Township Church of the Nazarene Facebook page.

If you know of a child in Mount Vernon who would benefit from this program, please share this information with them.

For additional information contact Tina McCloud at 812-453-3022, trcloud68@gmail. com or Ashley Thompson at 812-454-0026.

Briefly PC FSA Office reminds farmers of deadline Farmers are reminded that if they have prevented planted corn, they need to come into the Posey County FSA OďŹƒce between June 6 and June 20 to ďŹ le a CCC-576 form. Seed and chemical receipts are required. July 15 is the deadline to certify their Spring seeded crops. Planting dates are required.

If you have any questions, please contact the Posey County FSA OďŹƒce at 812-838-4191, ext. 2.

Moose Lodge offers Brain Sandwich Meal Visit the Moose Lodge, 711 West Second Street in Mount Vernon, on June 14, 2019 for a Eat-In or Carry-Out Brain Sandwich Meal from 5 - 7 p.m. Call 812-838-3664 for more information.

Riverbend Market offers arts, crafts, music, food Come enjoy local arts, crafts, produce, live music and food booths at the Riverbend Market in Mount Vernon. The Market will be held June 27 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Riverbend Park.

Interested in becoming a vendor please call 812-457-2633 or email 3chicksfudgery@gmail.com or call the Posey County OďŹƒce of the Southwest Indiana Chamber at 812-838-3639 or email rowens@swinchamber.com.

Chamber hosts Water Street Wine Fest On June 22 from 3 to 10 p.m., the Southwest Indiana Chamber will be hosting the Water Street Wine Fest at scenic Riverbend Park in Mount Vernon, Indiana. There will be wine, beer, and food, along with music provided by “After Hours.â€? Ticket prices are: $20 for individuals and $30 for couples. For tickets or additional information contact Randy Owens, Director Posey OďŹƒce – Southwest Indiana Chamber at rowens@swinchamber.com or call at 812-838-3639.

Knights of Columbus sponsors Bingo The Knights of Columbus of Saint Philip and Corpus Christi is sponsoring a Bingo on Friday July 12, 2019. Saint Philip Gymnasium doors open at 5 p.m. and the Bingo begins at 6 p.m. The price of admission will be $20 for a packet of 20 Bingo games. Extra Bingo packets will be available for $10 per packet or three packets for $25 Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Nacho Chips, Pretzels, Soft drinks and water will available. License No. 148648

MV Lions Club Fireworks to be held July 6 The MV Lions Club will hold their annual Firewords display on July 6 with the rain date being July 7. Food venders include: S.O.L, Uncle Ted’s Dang Good Food, Boy Scout’s and Kona Ice, starting at 5 p.m. Wolfgang Jazz Band will provide music starting at 7 p.m. Donations can be sent to Mount Vernon Lions Club PO Box 8, Mount Vernon, IN 47620.

“Feeding Our Futureâ€? Pickup Locations 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • 424 Vine Street - Beyond the Walls A Ministry of Point Township Church • 816 E. Third Street - Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ • 1205 Main Street - First Baptist Church Additional locations may be added as demand increases. Check the Point Township Church of the Nazarene Facebook page for information.

Paul’s Menswear founder was part of D-Day venture Special to the News On the 75th Anniversary of the invasion of Normandy Paul’s Menswear founder Paul Eickhoff comes to mind.

Along with his twin brother, Herman, Paul was in the second wave in the invasion.

He didn’t talk about it much.

When he would talk about D-Day, he would mention the water discolored red with blood and the LST beaching to the sound of gunfire and crunching of bones from fallen soldiers.

Approximately 30 days after the invasion, Paul along with Herman were in a group of six doing night patrol when their group was raided. Two were killed, two were captured(including Herman), and two were wounded(including Paul who was shot by machine gun eleven times in his right shoulder and arm) and left for dead. A family found Paul and got him to the Red Cross. Paul thought Herman was dead and sent word home eventually find-

Paws ‘N Claws Golf Scramble scheduled for June 24 at WHCC The Posey Humane Society is hosting the Paws ‘N Claws 18Hole Golf Scramble to help deflect the growing expenses at the shelter located in Mount Vernon, Ind. PHS is a small shelter taking in owner surrendered and unwanted animals. It is the only facility in Posey County that accepts cats. PHS relies on donations, grants and other fundraising events to provide services in Posey County and the surrounding area.

The Scramble will be held, Monday, June 24 at Western Hills Country Club located in Mount Vernon, Ind. The format is a fourperson scramble with Tee Time at 8 am. Entry Fee for Scramble is $200 per team and will include golf, cart, lunch buffet and event prizes. To register your team for the Scramble contact Amy Smith at amy.smith@countrymark.com or JoEllen Dausmann at williamsjk@mvschool.org or the Posey Humane Society.

PHS is also seeking Sponsors for the scramble. Please respond

by June 17 if you would like sponsor this event. We are offering three sponsorship levels and will provide recognition of your sponsorship at the scramble. Loud Bark: $25 Sponsorship, Cat’s Meow: $50 Sponsorship, Top Paw: $100 (plus) Sponsorship.

Please Make Checks Payable to: Posey Humane Society and forward to: Paws’ N Claws/PHS, P.O. Box 217, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Begin your week on the beautiful course of Western Hills Country Club and Support the Animals of Posey County that need it most.

ing out Herman was in a POW camp. Herman thought Paul had died that night until later hearing he was in the hospital.

I would have loved to have been there the day they saw each other back home in Saint Philips.

Paul would end up spending three years recovering, first in Dover, England, then in Battle Creek, Michigan, and finally in Walla Walla, Washington.

Paul would eventually learn how to write and do things left handed. Paul found work at Able and Wesselman’s Men’s and Boys Store, eventually buying the store with his wife

Paul Eickho Ruby and renaming it Paul’s Menswear.

Wolfgang recruiting new Members Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus, our community based musical organization, is preparing to begin their Summer season with rehearsals at Hedges Central, Seventh and Canal Streets, Entrance 13 in Mount Vernon, Ind. The Orchestra and Chorus, which is always open to new instrumentalists and vocalists, will begin rehearsals in February.

The ďŹ rst rehearsal for the Orchestra is Friday June 21 at 6 p.m. and the ďŹ rst rehearsal for the Chorus is Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. Summer season ends the last weekend of August with a concert in Evansville and a concert in Mount Vernon. Wolfgang is self-supporting with members from Mount Vernon, Evansville, New Harmony, Fort Branch

and other area communities.

USI and UE Students are invited to join us on Scholarship.

If you were in your high school choir or band and haven’t played in a while you are encouraged to come and work on regaining your skills.

Many of our members have done the same. Being part of a group that enjoys practicing and performing, which strives for musical excellence, is an experience that can enhance your life. Your community will appreciate and applaud your talent and musical performances, as will you family and friends.

If you would like to learn more, please text or call Melanie Edling at 812-204-8394 or email edlingm8@gmail.com.

Community Table - May/June Free meal every Thursday, serving from 5 - 6 p.m. at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, Poseyville.

Thursday, June 13 – BBQ on Bun, Baked Beans, Chips, Fruit, Dessert

Thursday, June 20 – Chicken Wraps, Glazed Carrots, Pudding Thursday, June 27 – Sloppy Joe on Bun, Chips, Fruit, Dessert Community Table will be

CLOSED the month of JULY and resume on THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 No preaching. Just good eating.

Everyone welcome.

Sermon of the Week: Fool’s Gold

PC Democratic Party Annual Golf Scramble set The Posey County Democratic Party will be having their annual golf scramble this year on June 17 at Western Hills Country Club starting at noon. Lunch will be provided starting at 11 a.m. $75 a person or $300 a team. Hole sponsors are available. Contact Ed Adams 812-457-1183. This is always a fun event so get your team and help support all Posey County Democrats.

Posey County Historical Society Book Sale The Posey County Historical Society’s book sale will be held on Saturday, June 15 at Hedges Central Community Center - Door 4, Mount Vernon. Members only from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will include yearbooks, novels, church and city directories, miscellaneous history books and much more. No early sales or holds.

Ohio River Sweep Volunteers Needed Please volunteer for the annual Ohio river Sweep on Saturday, June 15 at Mount Vernon Riverfront and John T. Myer Lock and Dam from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Volunteers must sign a waiver of liability. Any volunteer under age eighteen must have a guardian sign the waiver of liability. An on-site coordinator will be present. Each volunteer will receive a free Ohio River Sweep T-shirt. Ohio River Sweep hosts over 100 locations along the Ohio River and some of its tributaries. To ďŹ nd a location near you, go to OhioRiverSweep.org. Last year, thousands of people volunteered to clean litter from our river banks.

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Pastor Matt Watson Pyrite. It has no value. But it looks like real gold. So this mineral fools many people.

Thus, pyrite has become commonly known as “fool’s gold.�

Nineteenth century American history is replete with “gold rushes.â€? Economy depended on the ďŹ nding of real gold from time-to-time. The American Indian population was tragically relocated to feed the need for gold. But it’s important to realize, in God’s economy, real gold’s value is temporary. God’s Word describes the man who tries to store up treasures on earth alone as a fool. Missionary martyr Jim Eliot famously quipped, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.â€? This is the crux of Christian conviction which bumps up against naturalism.

Which is true gold? Who is the fool here? Christian supernaturalistic claims and bare naturalism cannot both be of true value.

If you survey what God’s word has to say about the subject of what’s foolish and valuable, you’d hone in on the books of Corinthians for sure.

You’ll ďŹ nd an admonition that sincere Christians will be

thought fools (2 Corinthians 11:16, 11:19) for their commitment to a supernatural gospel.

The professing Christians at Corinth need to hear this truth.

For they are too naturalistically inclined (1 Corinthians 2:14-3:3). Paul cannot feed them a more substantive diet of spiritual things. They’re too immature. This disappoints the teacher. Paul’s caring concern builds to emotional eruption when he addresses the central claim of Christianity, in the books’ longest chapter—that is, the resurrection. Pitiable are the so-called Christians who deny the resurrection.

Members who have already embraced resurrection are now questioning it. It’s not that questions are foolish. It is that these church members have already implicitly afďŹ rmed their own resurrection by aďŹƒrming Christianity. So Paul makes an emotionallycharged argument illustrating the sureness of believers’ resurrection. He does so, in 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, with arguments from creation - creation agriculturally, astronomically, and anthropologically.

Paul argues agriculturally.

He asks them to consider how a little seed is buried before

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it sprouts up into larger fruit.

Similarly, the body must be buried before it sprouts up into larger fruit. This risen life will come at the return of Christ— who is the ďŹ rstborn of the resurrected.

Paul argues astronomically.

He asks them to consider the varieties of stars in the sky.

All that they see is ordered by kind but yet diverse. You will maintain your identity in the resurrection but yet your resurrected body will be different indeed. Your body will be powerful instead of weak, honorable instead of dishonored, and imperishable instead of perishable. We will be saved to sin no more. So the ramiďŹ cation of sin, which is death, will no longer have an impact on the human body.

Paul argues anthropologically. He asks them to consider their every man type experience. If as believers they aďŹƒrm the doctrine of human creation, and they should be expected too, then, Paul wants them to reect on that belief.

He interacts with Genesis 1-3. He tells of the climax of creation, Adam. He tells of Adam’s creation was from the dust of the earth. He outlines God’s command to Adam— a command not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Pro actively, before Adam ever is inclined to sin, God shares the consequences with man. Adam did not defend the command of God when the serpent deceived Eve, calling into doubt the full veracity of God’s words. “Surely you won’t die� when you eat that, the serpent asserted. God is just keeping important things from you! Implied in his statement was that

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God cannot be trusted. God’s commands are cumbersome.

His way is hard and his burden heavy. And the power of this age still steers such doubt among God’s people.

Reecting on the catastrophe of the ďŹ rst man’s sin, Paul parallels Adam as the ďŹ rst man with Christ as the last or ultimate man. Adam came from earth and sinned.

Jesus came from heaven and knew no sin. Adam began to die the moment he sinned. We each die because of sin. Jesus could’ve avoided death but chose to die for us. In your place, condemned, Christ stood. Just as much as you can observe the eects of the life patterns of Adam on you, you can observe the eects of Christ on you. On the one hand you are called to repent of our solidarity with Adam’s sin. On the other hand you are called to believe in solidarity with Christ’s gospel. Your solidarity with Adam is undeniable. So, Paul argues, you should not doubt your newfound solidarity with Christ. In baptism, you were buried with Christ and then rise to walk a brand new life. The new birth you experienced by the Spirit in faith will be completed and witnessed in plain sight on the day of the Lord.

Paul sidesteps observational curiosities about your ultimate body. He stops the questioner with, “You foolish person!�

(1 Corinthians 15:35). Paul asserts, ‘The message of the gospel is foolishness to those who are perishing. But to those of us being saved, the gospel is the power of God’ (1:18).

Christ has given us a greater gift than earthly riches, that is, eternal life. Christ is more precious than silver, more costly than gold. In the end you’d give buckets of gold for the treasure of Christ. Pyrite and gold will be devalued just the same—worthless! What do you say we abandon foolish pursuits for earthly gold?

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Thank you to Paul and Holly Watzlavik for their support of Family Matters in the Walking for Dreams event. Pictured are Sara Watzlavik (Paul’s daughter), Paul Watzlavik (State Farm business owner and event sponsor), Beth Russell, and Father Allen Rutherford (Family Matters board member).

‘Health Department’, continued from Page A1 Another advantage is the private parking lot in front of the building. Schaffer appreciates also the donations of furniture for his new quarters from local businesses.

The new health department project employed local companies wherever possible.

Mike Greenwell was the general contractor. Electrical and all electronics as well as heating and air was completed by Bullard Electric in Mount Vernon. Koester in St. Wendel did

the brick laying. “These people pay taxes in Posey County, and they hire Posey County people. So if at all possible, use them,” Schaffer insists.

Schaffer points to the leadership of Posey County Health Officer Dr. Kyle Rapp in effecting positive changes for the health department over the past 10 years. “I may make the decision, but most of the time, I run everything by him. If we have the money available, or if we have a grant available,

he’s very much for it—anything that advance this office,” he comments. “He’s forward thinking.”

Meanwhile, back at the Coliseum, there’s a scramble for the space being vacated by the health department in the basement. “The county has people begging for this space as soon as we move out,” Schaffer states. The move of the Posey County Health Department seems to be a winwin for everyone.

Alka’s professional experience began in 2009 when she served as the Practice Manager for a local family care practice. In 2011, she assumed the role of SIMS Practice Administrator for Southern Illinois Healthcare, where she provided oversight operations for multiple surgeon specialties including budgetary concerns. Alka worked with St. Vincent from 2014 until her employment with PCEDP just this past May 8.

At Saint Vincent, she was first Manager of Employer Based Services, Ambulatory, and most recently, she served as the Director of Clinical Programs at St. Vincent Warrick Hospital, where she managed daily operations for all Ancillary services.

As a business advocate for Posey County, Alka has set the goal initially to know everyone and the goods and services provided in the business community. “I really want to understand all of the business and industry we have here,” she says. “It’s important to me to understand all the working parts of the businesses—what they do, what they offer, so that way I can really be an advocate for them.”

Another equally important goal proceeds from this one: maintaining quality of life in Posey County. “I think there’s an important goal of being the bridge between business and industry and the quality of life. You have to find that balance,” Alka says. “It’s very important for someone in my position to be able to advocate both for why we need those businesses and industries—the existing ones and the new ones—and the important uniqueness and attributes for awesome quality of life here.”

The ultimate goal for Alka is to shine the

spotlight on Posey County. “I think the main goal would be to bring together our current assets and be able to show that we have the marketing tools and materials needed to show Posey County is an amazing place,” she comments.

To that end, Alka discusses PCEDP’s plan.

The organization operates with a specific volunteer task force—five of them. The members are all part of PCEDP’s board. They focus on primarily three areas: 1) workforce and education, 2) residential development, and 3) better quality of life.

A “people person,” Alka realizes all goals are met through relationships. She expresses her commitment to maintain great working relationships with Posey County government officials and business owners, whether corporate or small business. Beyond that, she wants to spend time at events to know Posey County people and to understand what quality of life means to them.

Just this past Saturday, she attended New Harmony’s Annual Golden Raintree Antiques Show and Sale to build relationships with community members there. An avid golfer, she headed for a round of golf with a friend afterward.

“I think it’s important for all of the community, whether big or small, to make decisions together. All those relationships are important to me,” she reflects. “I want to be available to those who want to make a difference and make Posey County a great place to live.”

Jenna Alka is well on her way to making a difference in Posey County.

‘County Council’, continued from Page A1 resurfacing project started that day. “They are tearing out the grass right now and working on drainage. Let’s hope we can keep the rain away for a while,” he reported.

• The Superintendent also said the HVAC chiller equipment is in for the junior high.

School board meetings will be moved this summer to the high school library from the junior high school library while they are being installed.

• resignations were accepted from Rachel Johnson as a junior high teacher assistant in special education, from John Patton and Tyler Ritzert as assistant coaches of high school boys’ basketball, and from R. Warren Walker as junior high assistant football coach.

• Kim Morton and Carol Stratton were approved to attend the Indiana Association of School Business Officials workshops in Indianapolis on

June 5.

• Matt Rebeck was approved to attend Crisis Prevention Institute training in Louisville, Kentucky on June 25. Special education funds will cover the expense.

• Since the event involves a Sunday, the board granted permission for students with Mount Vernon youth volleyball to hold a tournament on Sunday, September 22 at the high school.

• One hundred percent of general students passed the IREAD test and moved on to fourth grade. Some special need students received waivers, but “we are still going to offer summer school remediation and give them another shot at the test,” Kopatich explained.

• School board member Kathy Weinzapfel was recognized by the Indiana School Board Association for achiev-

ing Level One status for her participation in continuous improvement and professional development activities. She was happy to receive this honor for the first time.

The entire school board was recognized by the ISBA as “Outstanding,” due to accrual of over 75 points by all five members.

• Proposed changes in the Rights and Responsibilities Policy for the 2019-2010 school year and proposed revisions to the Student Wellness Policy were distributed to peruse for discussion at the next meeting.

• The next three board meetings on June 17, July 1, and July 15 will be held in the air-conditioned high school library at 5:45 p.m. They were moved from the junior high school library while the new HVAC system there is being installed.

Several Posey County Scouts made their way this week to Washington, D.C., for the annual trip. Pictured are, front row, left to right: Steve Dill, Donnie Rice, Eyan Rice, Kim Epley, Landon Epley, Norma Pharr, and Noah Pharr. Back row left to right: Joshua Dill, Jonathan Dill, and Mike Bulla

‘Golden Years’, continued from Page A1 college represented a dream deferred years earlier at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, when she stopped her studies in a different major.

Her teaching license in hand, Mary Ann was assigned to a fifth-grade class at West Elementary. She taught fifth grade there until her retirement 15 years later—ending a 25-year career with the MSD of Mount Vernon.

Young retirees, Steve and Mary Ann didn’t settle into his -n- her recliners to test their xray vision and watch TV with their eyes shut. They have remained active with their private and public celebrations of life.

The mathematician’s precision works well for Steve to craft beautiful art—barn quilts, painted mostly on wood, with acrylics, and fine furniture. To date, he has completed 121 barn quilts featuring the sun, geometrics, and wildlife. He’s crafted a wide variety of furniture, depending on the request of a family member or friend.

In his own home are several striking pieces he created: a coffee table and end table in the living room, an accent table in the dining room, a desk colored with different woods in the study.

His greatest passion, passed down from his father, remains, however, bikes—motorbikes, that is. Steve’s first motorcycle was a 90 Bridgestone, a small dirt bike sold at his father’s motorcycle shop, great for the racing he started in 1963. His last race, at age 72, this past April was at the American Historical Motorcycle Association Race on a motorcycle he rebuilt himself.

Not only did he finish, but he came in ahead of some 30 racers younger than he is.

He’s now the proud owner of his 44th bike, a handsome Kawasaki, meant for comfort on long—and he does mean long—cross country tours.

He’s traveling 1,000 miles one-way with his sister, Sally, for example, on the Kawasaki to Wyoming this summer.

His cross-country tours in the U.S. have placed him, either solo or with companion bikers, in every state except

Delaware. Highlights include traveling to Yosemite National Park six times on five different motorcycles. He recalls with special regard the trek with fellow biker Tom Kincheloe to Prudoe Bay, Alaska, right on the Arctic Ocean.

Travels also include the international destinations of Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, and Austria—where Mary Ann and another couple accompanied. In addition, Steve and companions rode their bikes to Belize, and their wives met them. Another ride took Steve and companions through Newfoundland. All told, Steve has traveled some 130,000 miles since 2005 on long trips in the U.S. and overseas.

Since Steve and Mary Ann are both Master Naturalists, they love to visit the country’s national parks. Once they trailer the bike out, they’ll ride on the bike through the parks to explore. “It’s just like you’re part of nature because you’re out in the open,” Mary Ann states. “I love it.”

Somehow, Steve always finds time and energy to serve his community. “I wanted to do something for Mount Vernon,” he recalls about his eight years on the Mount Vernon City Council. He did. With the help of Joe Winiger and Steve Koenig, he ensured the old, unused silos were removed to make way for beautiful Riverbend Park.

Steve remains interested in and involved with the community,

serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Mary Ann helps Steve keep his feet firmly planted on the earth. She enjoys short-distance bike travel with him, but her own passion is gardening. She tends a well-kept vegetable garden just outside their back door. Her interest in plants and gardening encouraged her to join the Mount Vernon Garden Club in 2009, where she has served as secretary of the organization.

Her membership inspired her to share in the club’s maintenance of the courthouse—Its four corners and Rainbow Gardens surrounding the statue out front. She is one of five Garden Club women who keep the courthouse corner at Fourth and Walnut streets looking like something out of Country Gardens.

When she finishes her work at the courthouse on Monday mornings, she meets seven women at Riverbend Park to help with riverfront garden maintenance—except at the rain garden maintained by the local Master Gardeners.

In additional support of her community, she is one of the founding members of Friends of the Park, started to lend support where needed to the Mount Vernon Parks Department, and of the Azalea Trail Committee, which works toward keeping Mount Vernon’s designation as an official Azalea City. These two groups along with the City of Mount Vernon and others

helped to secure the sign at Riverbend Park. In addition, Friends of the Park, in particular Greg Wilson and helpers, care for the flags at Riverbend Park.

Mary Ann notes Riverbend Park excludes the fifth terrace, now popularly known as “Memorial Park,” although no official name is recorded for it. The area includes the me-

morials for the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Disabled Veterans, and Veterans of All Wars.

Steve and Mary Ann Fuelling complement each other well. They share common interests and solo interests, so they can come together and then move apart for activities such as the reading Mary Ann enjoys. They met at a birthday

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Viking softball team honored for successful season

By Chris Morlan The North Posey girls’ softball team held their end-of-the-season awards banquet on Monday at the North Posey High School cafeteria. This year’s Lady Vikings had a great season. They finished the year with 11 wins and 10 losses. In conference play, the Lady Vikings finished second in the Pocket Athletic Conference with seven wins and one loss. Some of the highlights for the Lady Vikings this season was the upset win against number-one ranked Tecumseh on April 10, when the Vikings shutout the Lady Braves by the score of 2-0. Another outstanding game was on April 22, when the Lady Vikings played against Heritage Hills which was undefeated and one of the top five teams in Class 3A. North Posey beat Heritage Hills 5-4 and gave the Lady Patriots their first loss of the season. On May 15, the Lady Vikings played at Southridge and beat the Lady Raiders 4-0 to clinch second place in the PAC. North Posey played in a difficult conference this season. Gibson Southern, Tecumseh, Heritage Hills and Southridge each won their sectionals. Tecumseh finished runner-up in Class 2A State Final. During the awards banquet, Coach Gary Gentil said, “these young ladies improved so much over the season which made all of our coaches very proud for them.

Like a lot of teams in this area, we were very young, but the girls really came together from the beginning of the season. They had a way of keeping the group loose and still let people be individuals. We wish our three seniors best of luck in their chosen areas. They have dedicated a large amount of time in their various athletic and academic careers.”

The following individuals receiving a varsity letter were Allison Roy, Annelise Brown, Madison Cates, Emily Abernathy, Emily Fortune, Megan Brenton, Rylie Farr, Sophia Martin, Jenna Heath, Kennedy Hallam, Claire Koester, Haley Lowe, Julia Fullop, Kaylee Bender and Paige Patterson.

Receiving a junior varsity letter were Annie Byford, Allison Schmitt, Ella Bromm, Kyndal Williams, Kayelee Bratton, Scout Norrington, Nettie Nottingham and Morgyn Hines.

Emily Fortune won the Reserve Silver Slugger Award. Megan Brenton was named first-team, All-PAC. Brenton also won the Viking Pitching Award and Outstanding Player Award. Kyndel Williams won the Reserve Most Improved Award. Haley Lowe was named honorable mention All-PAC. Lowe also won the Rookie of the Year and the Silver Slugger Awards. Rylie Farr was named honorable mention All-PAC. Farr also won the

North Posey softball team award winners. From left to right: Emily Fortune, Megan Brenton, Kyndel Williams, Haley Lowe, Rylee Farr and Jenna Heath. Photo submitted Defensive Player of the Year Award. Jenna Heath won the Theft Award for most stolen bases for the season.

On the future of the Lady Viking softball team, Gentil said, “we are very excited that

we have a real good and extremely fun group returning but we will still need to put in a good amount of time in the off season so we can have a chance to continue to improve as a group.”

Mount Vernon fisherman having fun, making money

By Thomas Butler Gunner Schroeder is not your typical teenager. The recent high school graduate is a pre apprentice for the Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 at MidWest Roofing and Sheet Metal in Evansville. He works hard and in his free time he bow fishes.

Bowfishing is more than a hobby for Schroeder, it is his passion. He enjoys the sportsmanship of the activity as well as the environmental aspects.

“My sister got me started about seven years ago and I fell in love with it. It’s a complete adrenaline rush,” Schroeder said.

Schroeder travels around the country competing in tournaments, shooting fish and trying to clean up aquatic waterways. He targets Asian Carp, Big Head Carp, Small Mouth Buffalo, and Grass Carp.

The fish he targets are filter feeders.

“They have pads inside their mouths with bristles that they use to feed on algae and plankton in the river. They breed so fast that’s what is destroying the river. They travel in large groups and one large group can produce a million eggs. At night they come up and feed on the top and that is when we shoot them,” Schroeder said.

He is a sponsored fisherman and he uses his sponsorship to help promote local businesses. He is currently sponsored by Tucker Sporting Goods, Right to Bear Arms in Princ-

eton as well as some bigger companies like AMS Bowfishing. Schroeder gets discounts on gear for being on their pro staff. Schroeder fishes out of his own customized boat.

“It’s a 24-foot 72 CR jon boat and with pods and kicker motor is about 27-foot total,” Schroeder said.

Though it’s an expensive hobby to maintain, it’s also very lucrative. Schroeder is an accomplished bow fisherman. He competes in tournaments in Kansas, Louisiana, and Texas - and he wins. He doesn’t like to talk about the amount of cash prizes he has earned, but he admits he is doing well.

His next tournament is The Cajun 8 on August 10-11 at Angel Mounds in Evansville, Ind., where the top prize is $10,000.

It is made up of two-four man teams and this tournament will have around 80 teams.

Schroeder’s team, the BackWater Bandits, has three other members that include some friends from Missouri.

“It’s a great experience. Even if you don’t like regular fishing, bowfishing is exciting,” Schroeder said.

His love of bowfishing has inspired Schroeder to share his knowledge and he will host a seminar to discuss bowfishing and educate the public on the environmental aspects and Conner Schroeder shows off one of the fish he recently got while bow fishing. The the proper safety and techniques of bowfishing. The class will be held on July 13 at the Mount Vernon native has turned this past-time into a profitable business. Photo submitted Mount Vernon riverfront.

The North Posey Red Rookie team finished Runner-Up in the Mount Vernon “B” Bracket Rookie Tournament. They finished the season with eight wins. Pictured front row, l to r: Bailey Wathen, Brycen Compton, Benton Wehmer, Jude Verkamp, Leo Grimm, and Cole McRoberts. Middle row, l to r: Kyle Hatch, Blake Wrobel, Brecken Barrett, Chase Hopf, and Parker Wehmer Back row, l to r: Coach Mike Wrobel, Coach Kylen Compton, Manager Brandon Barrett, and Coach Aaron McRoberts. Photo submitted

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Big Eight, Pocket Athletic conferences prepare for new alignments, rivalries

Bringing home hardware recently is this North Posey team. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Evan Beuligmann, Wyatt Schenk, Damien Strickland, and Colt Duran-Gipson. In the middle row are Ryder Hulfachor, Carson Lupfer, Ryder Seymour, Evan Strueh, Owen Beuligmann, and Conner Beuligmann. In back are Coach Ryan Beuligmann and Coach Nick Schenk.

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Cats compete in Border Wars event

By Chris Morlan The Mount Vernon wrestling team competed on their home campus for the annual Border Wars wrestling tournament on Friday. Each year, high school wrestling teams from four different states participate in this oneday event.

Mount Vernon finished the tournament with two wins and four losses. Three of the four losses were within five points. The first team the Wildcat grapplers faced was Team Saint Louis. This was the toughest match the Wildcats faced during the day. Mount Vernon lost to Team Saint Louis by the score of 50-24. The following Mount Vernon wrestlers won their matches against Team Saint Louis. In the 113-pound weight class, Chris Newman won by decision 7-0. Brady Hook won the 152-pound weight class by decision 2-1 and Bryson Henn won the 170-pound weight class by forfeit.

Next up for the Wildcats was Evansville Memorial.

This match went down to the wire, but Memorial edged the Wildcats 39-36.

Derek Hollinger won the 138-pound match with a pin in the second period. Brady Hook won the 152-pound weight class by decision 4-1. Dalton Schmidt won the 160-pound weight class by decision 11-9 in overtime. Bryson Henn won the 170-pound weight class with a pin in the first round. Brent

Ricketts won the 195-pound weight class by forfeit.

The Wildcats’ went against wrestling powerhouse Union County from Kentucky. Union County is one of the best teams in the state of Kentucky. Mount Vernon went the distance with Union County and lost only 38-33 in a close battle. Gage Delgman won his match in the 126-pound weight class by decision 5-2. Blake Morris won the 145-pound weight class by forfeit. Dalton Schmidt won with a pin during the first round of the 160-pound match. Blake Ritzert won the 182-pound weight class by forfeit. Brent Ricketts won the 195-pound weight class by fall in the first period.

Blue Ridge Black from Tennessee was the Wildcats’ next opponent. Mount Vernon wrestled well and beat Blue Ridge Black by the score of 46-32.

Chris Newman won the 113-pound weight class by decision 9-1. Derek Hollinger won the 138-pound weight class with a pin in the third round. Brady Hook won the 152-pound weight class by fall in the second period. Bryson Henn won the 170-pound match by forfeit. Blake Ritzert won the 182-pound weight class with a pin. Brent Ricketts won the 195-pound weight class by fall in the second round.

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peted against Blue Ridge Blue from Tennessee in their next match and won 54-24. Winners for the Wildcats were Chandler Middleton in the 103-pound weight class, Chris Newman in the 113-pound weight class, Blake Morris in the 145-pound weight class, Brady Hook in the 152-pound weight class, Dalton Schmidt in the 160-pound weight class and Brent Ricketts in the 195-pound weight class.

The Final opponent the Wildcats faced in the tournament was the Tell City Marksmen. This was another close match and the Wildcats fell short by the score of 36-31. The following Mount Vernon wrestlers won their matches. Chris Newman won the 113-pound weight class, Dalton Schmidt won the 160-pound weight class, Blake Ritzert won the 182-pound weight class and Brent Ricketts won the 195-pound weight class.

For the day, the top finishers for Mount Vernon were Blake Ricketts with five wins and one loss, Brady Hook with four wins and two losses, Chris Newman with four wins and two losses and Dalton Schmidt with four wins and two losses.

By Chris Morlan Last week, Mount Vernon, Princeton, Boonville and Washington were accepted by the Pocket Athletic Conference to join the league during the 2020-21 season. The Big Eight conference will end it’s 40-year run after the 2019-2020 season. The PAC will consist of 13 schools.

This began with Mount Carmel, Ill., announcing the school would leave the Big Eight Conference. Mount Carmel had been a member of the Big Eight Conference since 2003. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) advised Mount Carmel to withdrawal from the Big Eight in order to play enough district games to qualify for the IHSA football playoffs. Mount Carmel left the Big Eight Conference at the end of this past school year leaving the Big Eight to just six teams. Shortly before the realignment of the PAC, Jasper and Vincennes Lincoln announced they would join the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference (SIAC). This move expanded the SIAC from eight to ten teams.

For football, there will be 12 teams participating in the PAC. Tecumseh will remain an independent team in football but will be part of the PAC in every other sport. The 12 schools participating in football will be divided into two divisions based on student enrollment. There will be a “Large School Division” that will consist of Mount Vernon, Boonville, Gibson Southern, Heritage Hills, Princeton and Washington. The “Small School Division” will be North Posey, Southridge, Pike Central, South Spencer, Forest Park and Tell City. The PAC will span eight counties in Southwestern Indiana.

North Posey Athletic Director Waylon Schenk said, “it’s an exciting time to be in the PAC. This is something that we have been working on for several months now. It should bring more parity and flexibility in the football scheduling for all teams in the confer-

ence. We are working out the details in other sports, but it could involve East/West divisions and conference tournaments down the road. We had a strong conference and we’ve just added to it. Looking forward to what’s to come.”

The PAC was established in 1938 with nine founding schools. Cannelton, Chrisney, Lynnville, Mount Vernon, Owensville, Petersburg, Poseyville, Rockport and Tell City were the original schools. In 1958, North Posey was the first current member of the PAC when Poseyville, Cynthiana, Griffin and Wadesville consolidated. Many people did not know that Mount Vernon was one of the original schools that established the PAC. Mount Vernon left the PAC and joined the SIAC in 1959. The Wildcats joined the Big Eight when the conference was established in 1980. In 2020, Mount Vernon will be back in the PAC where it all started. It will be an interesting and fun time during the 2020-21 season.

Here is a breakdown of the PAC and SIAC when the 2020-21 school season begins: New Pocket Athletic Conference Large School Division-Small School Division Mount Vernon North Posey Heritage Hills Southridge Gibson Southern Pike Central Princeton Forest Park Boonville South Spencer Washington Tell City Southern Indiana Athletic Conference Evansville Mater Dei Evansville Memorial Evansville Reitz Evansville Central Evansville North Castle Evansville Harrison Evansville Bosse Jasper Vincennes Lincoln

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First Father’s Day without my dad is part of my dash

It going to be a new kind of Father’s Day this year, the ďŹ rst without my Earthly father. As I pondered how I would feel this Father’s Day so many thoughts and memories ooded my mind. It came to me that Dad would not want me to be sad and dwell on what was, but instead focus on what I still have and what work there is still to do, the people still to love and complete God’s plan for my life.

Over the past six months there have been so many changes and â€œďŹ rstsâ€? in my life. Those of you who have lost both parents know that things will just never be the same. Within two days of losing my Dad, my granddaughter had her second birthday, and then four days later, my ďŹ rst Thanksgiving without parents.

Then my second grandchild was born within 15 days and my ďŹ rst Christmas without parents happened within six weeks. Talk about a roller coaster of emotions, not to mention that my brothers and I had a house, a farm with cattle and an estate to take care of because life continues.

Years ago, Dave, my husband and I came across a song that was inspired from a poem written by Linda Ellis called “The Dash.� She wrote it in 1996 as follows: “I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.

He referred to the dates on their tombstone from the beginning‌ to the end.

He noted that ďŹ rst came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time that they spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own, the cars‌the house‌ the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.

So, think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged.

And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile, remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash‌would you be proud of the things they say about how

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you spent your dash?�

That song comes to my mind often when things seem not to be going my way, or when someone dear to me passes away or when life is at the top of the mountain, everyone has a dash.

The paper doesn’t have enough space for me to write about my dad’s dash through my eyes but his love for God, his family and everyone around him pretty much sums it up. Dad, being a farmer, loved the land. This week as the Wiley family, who rent dad’s farm, drove their big equipment into the ďŹ eld to prepare the soil and start planting I was reminded just how much farming meant to him. He loved his cattle and the day my brother texted and said the last cow, a bull, had just left the farm, my heart broke again.

I talked to my dad almost every day on my way home from work for the past ďŹ ve years. I have a 30-minute drive, which I am not fond of and mom and I started talking every day years ago to pass the time. We would catch up on the days events no matter how small or large. When she passed ďŹ ve years ago Dad immediately started calling me at 5:05 p.m This is who my dad was. He knew that would be a tough time for me after losing my mother because it was our special time. He didn’t say why he was doing it, he just did it. No matter what he was doing he would take a break at 5:05. Sometimes if he was busy we wouldn’t talk long but most days we talked all the way home. He could hear the engine turn o as I pulled in the garage and say “well I better get back to work.â€? Dad wasn’t perfect and we did not agree on everything but we both sure had a lot to say about everything going on in the world.

Politics was something that dad loved which is one thing we didn’t always agree on but at the end of the day we respected each other’s opinions. I will never forget a few years back after dad had been very sick and we were not sure he was going to make it I received a picture from an unknown number. He had not discussed this with any of the family but he was at the Posey County Courthouse, ďŹ ling to run for re-election to the Posey County Council at the age of 78. He had been in politics for so long I can’t remember when he wasn’t, but really dad? He did lose that election but he loved the people of Posey County and always had their best interest at heart.

A couple of weeks ago I received another text with pictures as an old barn on the farm was being torn down to prepare for the sale to happen within the month of our parent’s homestead to my niece and her beautiful family, another change. I moved there when I was ďŹ ve and it brings joy to my heart that someone in our

family will continue making memories in a place I call home.

Most importantly in my dad’s “dash� was his love for God and his church family. Mount Zion Church is where it started and ended for him. During the past several years the church has been building a new addition and he was on the building committee with other dedicated people. That building recently was completed with a dedication service. He would have been so proud.

Dad’s visitation and funeral were a beautiful reection of his life. So many people came and told stories of how he had been an inuence in their lives which meant so much to our family, but one person and his story is one I will keep in my heart and cherish forever. It reminds me daily of what his dash was all about and what I want my dash to look like.

I had taken a break from the visitation to use the restroom and get some refreshments in the little building designated for food at Schneider Funeral Home. While talking with some family, out of the corner of my eye, a man in his 40s stood there patiently waiting to talk to me. I didn’t recognize him, but I ďŹ nally looked at him. He said I had to come ďŹ nd you and tell you what your dad meant to me. He went on to tell me his name and I knew him from his younger years. He was a boy who had a tough life and had ridden dad’s bus. He was always in trouble, got into drugs and stories you can’t even imagine. He said when I heard your dad passed, I had to come here today to tell you that he was a man that made dierence in my life. He never gave up on me and encouraged me. I am a dierent person today because of Martin Redman. I remember asking Dad why he kept driving for so many years and there were several reasons but the one that sticks out is that he wanted to make a dierence in those kids’ lives that road his bus. I would say “mission accomplished.â€?

Every person that came to visitation to show love and respect meant the world to me. But that person, who I didn’t remember or recognize, completed my dad’s dash. Dad was a lover of life and was a witness for Christ until the very end. He ran the race and completed it according to God’s plan. At around 6:30 a.m on Saturday morning before he passed early on Sunday, November 18 it was just me and him in his room when he spoke his lasts words. “It’s time for me to go home!�

I thought he was just not thinking clearly but when he passed a few hours later I new what he meant. It was time for him to go to his eternal home, he had completed his dash. Happy Heavenly Father’s Day, Dad. God could not have given me a better dad and for that I am blessed.

Birthday Presents - or is it Birthday Presence?

B B R Granddaughter Number Two – AKA Natalie Marie – recently celebrated her eleventh birthday. I hadn’t spent one-on-one time with her for awhile, so I asked her to go with me to Arts in Harmony. We had a perfectly awesome day – her words. And I completely agree. It was awesome and amazing, for several reasons.

The day was, simply put, perfect. Warm sunshine, but not hot. Warm enough that Natalie was able to forego her nearly-alwayspresent hoodie. A little breeze, no rain, plenty of available shade, and lots of conversation.

Arts in Harmony is an incredible collection of artists, authors, poets, musicians and chefs.

We observed woodworkers and carvers, jewelry makers, glass blowers, potters, weavers, spinners, musicians, yoga demonstrations, and‌oh, dear, I can’t even remember everything we saw.

Natalie ended up marking four items o her “bucket list.â€? I believe the bucket list was made during this adventure, but it doesn’t

matter. She was happy and excited with all she took part in that day. My favorite comment from her (heard more than once!): “I am having so much fun.� Me, too, young lady, me, too.

First up – the yoga demonstration. A young couple were doing all sorts of yoga moves, demonstrating their athleticism and agility.

They asked Natalie if she would like to try. “Yeah� She readily agreed. They assisted her with a couple of moves, one called the “Star.�

Basically, Natalie looked like a rubber band, she was so limber. She required a minimum of assistance from the professionals in showing her moves. I would have been in traction for a month if I had tried even the most basic of moves. Lucky for me, though – this is Natalie’s day.

Moving on to‌face painting. The artist painted a lovely unicorn – Natalie’s favorite creature - on half of Natalie’s face in pastel shades of blue and green and yellow. She looked great. Her only comment was that she was sorry she would have to wash it o later in the day. But I have pictures, Natalie, so you will always remember.

Next item on our adventure was jewelry. A

girl’s gotta have bling, right? This particular vendor allowed you to purchase an oyster that, when opened, gave you several pearls of varying colors. I know, it’s a gimmick, but it was so much fun. Natalie’s oyster held ten – TEN! – pearls – blue, brown, pink, purple, black, white (more than one of some colors). She selected a beautiful, dark pink pearl for her ring.

She has the other nine pearls, just to look at, or maybe, to have made into more jewelry at some time in the future.

We stopped to watch other vendors at work.

We especially like the glass-blowers – students from Southern Illinois University who were making a variety of items, including drinking glasses and animals. To see them take a blob of molten glass and turn and poke and prod it into recognizable and useable items was mind-boggling. And, for them, hot‌very hot.

We stopped by here several times to the see their progress.

The last of the items on Natalie’s list was using the potter’s wheel to make two small bowls. She was very good at spinning the wheel at just the right speed, dipping her ďŹ ngers in water so they wouldn’t stick to the clay, and using her ďŹ ngers and thumb to design her

bowls. The look on her face as she saw her creation take shape was absolutely priceless.

It was delightful for me to see her having such a good time. The joy of children at any trying something new is, truly, a thing of beauty. (Although, at the ripe old age of eleven, I almost can’t call her a child anymore. She called herself a “tween-ager,� so we’ll go with that.) We often forget the simple pleasures of companionship, of new experiences, of just being truly present with those we love.

Spending time individually with my granddaughters is a special gift for me. I love seeing all of them, but when all four are together, no one gets a large amount of attention from me because, well, there is so much going on with all of them, I can’t devote enough time to any one of them. Most people – at any age - remember an experience much longer than a gift. The simplest of shared experiences, of time spent together talking and laughing, creates memories that will last, hopefully, forever. Because we all like to be the center of attention, and a day spent putting our child at the center of our universe, of giving all our time to that one grandchild, making all kinds of memories‌oh, my, that is all that matters.

Guest Column: Anna Johnson, policy manager, Center for Rural Affairs Field needs to be leveled for family farmers Sen. Grassley (IA) and Rep. Fortenberry (NE) are standing up for family farmers in very tough times. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced they plan to release regulations this year addressing payments to family farms. These payments offer essential support to family farmers, but current loopholes are exploited by the largest farms that sometimes receive hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars in payments.

Sen. Grassley and Rep. Fortenberry have asked USDA to make sure that only people actively engaged in farming - those with “dirt under their ďŹ ngernailsâ€? - beneďŹ t from those payments, and that USDA curbs what are eectively limitless payments to corporate farms. Most family farmers - those struggling right now with satu-

rated ďŹ elds and unplanted corn - will never be able to access the hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments that are available via loopholes to the largest operations.

The farm bill, passed last year, added a requirement that USDA expands the people involved in a farm operation who are eligible for payments to include cousins, nephews, and nieces. Sen. Grassley and Rep. Fortenberry are asking that when USDA writes these regulations, they use the opportunity to strengthen requirements for farm involvement of these family members.

At a time when the playing ďŹ eld is tougher than has been seen in years, it is vitally important USDA enforces these requirements to make that playing ďŹ eld more level.

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Woody Guthrie (Woodrow Wilson Guthrie 1912-1967) came of age in the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. When one hears Woody sing about the America of those times Guthrie’s personal experiences and perceptions should be considered. In that context, his song’s ironic lyrics that point out America might not have been made for everybody speak to those Americans left out by our Founding Fathers, who were all well-todo white men.

James Madison (1751-1836)

This Land Is Our Land is called the Father of the United States Constitution for good reason. He conceived of and drafted most of the Constitution including its ďŹ rst ten amendments, the Bill of Rights. Madison and the rest of the ďŹ fty-ďŹ ve well-to-do white men who attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 25 to September 17, 1787 met in secret. The public and the media were excluded and the delegates were sworn to secrecy.

Madison and his fellow Virginian, George Mason (1725-1792), were of like mind in believing average citizens were not equipped to govern themselves and, there-

fore, a Constitution needed to provide for a government to consist of capable representatives who could provide for the common good.

Such groups as women, Negroes and Native Americans were not to have a say in determining their own destiny. Over the years since 1787 we have slowly and gradually addressed some of the Founders’ omissions.

Slavery was abolished almost one hundred years late by the XIIIth Amendment and women were given the right to vote by the XVIIIIth Amendment in 1920.

Young men who could be drafted to ďŹ ght for their country at age eighteen but could not vote until

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America from the Spanish Conquistadors of the 16th century until this very day has struggled with what were, are and ought to be the ideals of our country’s government. Competing interest groups such as religious sects, LGBTQ citizens, immigrants, political parties, social and cultural associations, news media and countless others exert pressures and vie for recognition and inclusion in our American dream of equality and equal opportunity. In short, America calls itself a melting pot, but it is often more of a bubbling cauldron

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As we near our mutual birthday on July 04, we may wish to reexamine the base upon which our national dreams were founded and candidly evaluate our progress. Of course, it is only human that in a country of over three hundred million people we will always have disagreements on what directions to go and the best methods for getting there. And we should, also, probably both recognize the genius of our Founders and remember they were simply humans too.

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Court News Arrests May 29 Natalie Miller - Mount Vernon - Minor Passenger in Vehicle x2 Operating While Intoxicated - MVPD Willibough Smith - Mount Vernon - Strangulation x2, Domestic Battery x2, Pointing a Firearm x2 - PCS Terra Cleveland - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended - PCS May 30 Andrew Scott - Evansville Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS Complaints May 26 12:56 p.m. - Extra Patrol Caller advised that there is a tiki bar at this residence and says subjects to this every sunny weekend. Says if they get loud he will be calling back for disturbing the peace - Riviera Drive, Mount Vernon 11:16 p.m. - Theft - Needs an officer to file a report on a stolen license plate - Vine Street, Mount Vernon 3:16 p.m. - Controlled Substance Problem - Caller advised an apartment smells like weed so bad that it’s coming through the laundry room - Green Valley Drive, Mount Vernon 4:23 p.m. - General Complaint - Caller advised there is a Jeep parked on the street in front of his house that he wants moved so he can mow his grass. Advised that he requested extra patrol for his house and street and advised he has not seen a patrol car yet. The neighbors are drinking and having a party and get into their car and leave and drive fast up and down the road - Riviera Drive, Mount Vernon 7:34 p.m. - Suspicious - Advised there was a bottle cap off of a bottle of smelly stuff laying on her garage floor. She advised that she brought it inside. Caller advised 2 subjects were there at 2 a.m. One was on an atv that put smelly stuff in her air conditioner. Caller advised that she believes the 2 males were in her house while she was at church and took the bottle cap - Church Street, Cynthiana May 27 12:40 a.m. - Citizen Dispute

- Caller is requesting male subject be removed from the property. Advised he does live there but he locked her out of the residence tonight and she had to break a window to get back in - Carrie Lane, Mount Vernon 12:59 a.m. - Theft - Advised house was ransacked sometime this past week. Does have signs of forced entry - Third Street, Mount Vernon 8:42 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Mailbox was destroyed sometime overnight. Has happened to other neighbors as well on the road. Has happened in the past. Request extra patrol - Mary Anderson Road, Wadesville 3:35 p.m.. - Theft - Male subject pulling a wagon walking east on Water, stole detour sign from this area - Water/ Walnut Street, Mount Vernon 5:05 p.m. - Fight - Several people fighting. Pool is closing and people leaving trying to break it up O’Donnell Road, Mount Vernon 8:55 a.m. - Property Damage - Mailbox has been blown up with either gun powder or fire crackers - Luigs Road, Wadesville 9:08 a.m. - Message - Advised there is a turkey in the area. Caller got out of his vehicle and tried to get it to move and it just sat there - William Keck Bypass/Blackford Road, Mount Vernon 9:39 a.m. - Property Damage - Would like a report, her mailbox being obliterated Mary Anderson Road, Wadesville May 28 1:36 a.m. - Structure Fire - Bedroom is on fire, can see flames. Everyone is out of the house - Lower Mount Vernon Road, Evansville 11:21 a.m. - Assault - Make a report about homeless male throwing hot coffee at her at restaurant - Main Street, Mount Vernon 11:29 a.m. - Threatening Male subject is threatening to beat caller because of a bicycle that has been disposed of Seventh Street, Mount Vernon 4:25 p.m. - Threatening Advised male subject keeps threatening subject. Caller is requesting an officer - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 4:59 p.m. - Vandalism - Advised ex-girlfriend just came to residence and busted back window out of Jeep with a tire iron - Buchanan Road, Mount

Vernon 7:02 p.m. - Theft - 3 rod and reels stolen yesterday - Third Street, Mount Vernon 7:09 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - 3 teenage boys shooting a pellet gun at a tree - Munchoff Street, Mount Vernon 8:02 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Several kids in the roadway acting like they were going to hit caller’s vehicle with a bottle. Adults were around but not doing anything - Sixth Street, Mount Vernon 10:15 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised that she has divorce papers and there is a lady living in a car on the property. Caller is requesting officer make her leave - Seventh Street, Mount Vernon May 29 1:38 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Niece and her boyfriend are squatting on her property Seventh Street, Mount Vernon 6:41 a.m. - Vandalism - All three vehicles that were in the parking lot have been vandalized overnight. All three have been spray-painted. One windshield is busted - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 11:51 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Male subject gone through car, destroyed house.

Says he woke her up and states yesterday he put a gun to her head. She is now following him. 2014 Chevy Impala, silver - Farmersville Road, Mount Vernon 6:26 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Somebody has ransacked trailer and seems to be living there. Stole linens and have been mowing lawn - Gun Club Road, Mount Vernon 7:49 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Have video of children stealing. Neighbors are angry about it and outside walking up and down the sidewalk and yelling at each other - Sherman Street, Mount Vernon May 30 8:18 a.m. - Juvenile Problem - Caller advised her granddaughter is being disruptive and biting her and acting out - Peters Road, Wadesville 11:55 a.m. - Harassment - Advised they are being harassed by female subject 6:35 p.m. - Assault - Female subject hit caller in the back of the head with a stick while he was mowing, then took clothes out of their garbage and threw them in their yard.

Does have a mark on his back from the stick - Second Street,

Mount Vernon 7:53 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller’s boyfriend came home drunk and was driving around yard and almost hit a telephone pole. Got in caller’s face and spit on her - Springfield Road, Wadesville 10:57 p.m. - Assault - Male subject on a bicycle just assaulted the caller with the caller’s gas can at gas station. Advised the male subject came up to him and started hitting him and then stated his name if he called the cops. The male subject took off - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon Circuit Court Felony/ Misdemeanor Cody Joe Brown, 28, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Intimidation, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2Intimidation, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 3- Intimidation, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 4- Unlawful Possession of Syringe, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 5- Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor.

Habitual Offender. Ct. 1, 2, 3, 5, and Habitual Offender are dismissed. 1 year and 90 days Posey County Jail.

Michael Ray Coburn, 51, Chandler. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Operating a Motor Vehicle After Forfeiture of License for Life, Level 5 Felony. Ct. 1 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, driver’s license suspended for life, 3 years and 4 months probation and fees. 4 years Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except 8 months on the electronic monitor.

Robert Dartt, 50, New Harmony. Driving While Suspended. $1 plus costs, 12 months probation and fees.

12 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Patrick Garrett, 28, Evansville. Dealing in Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony.

Dismissed.

Kendriel Givens, 20, Mount Vernon. Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, do not go on or about the property of Southwind Apartments, 6 months probation and fees. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Dylan James, 26, Evansville. Ct. 1- Criminal Recklessness, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 12 months probation and fees, counseling, restitution to Herdis Cox. 6 months

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mon Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed. $1 plus costs. 6 days Posey County Jail.

Andrea C. Sharber, 43, Mount Vernon. Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Ryan Shockley, 37, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Visiting a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed.

Fine and costs are waived. 2 days Posey County Jail.

Cybil Sitzman, 23, Mount Vernon. Visiting a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. 2 days Posey County Jail.

Tiara Sitzman, 22, Evansville. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Visiting a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 is dismissed. $1 plus costs. 2 days Posey County Jail.

Edwin J. Smiley, 25, Mount Vernon. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Edwin J. Smiley, 25, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Attempted Obstruction of Justice, Level 6 Felony. Ct. 3 and 4 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, 18 months probation and fees.

Xavier Smith, 27, Evansville. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Visiting a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. 6 days Posey County Jail.

Kunta Steward, 40, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Visiting a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 is dismissed.

Fine and costs are waived. 2 days Posey County Jail.

Sherrell Stewart, 42, Mount Vernon. Theft, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 6 months probation and fees, restitution to Huck’s in the amount of $6.41. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

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Clifton Lee Kaiser, 39, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1, 2, 3Theft, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, no contact with Robert Thomas, restitution to Robert Thomas in the amount of $2,000, 24 months probation and fees. 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Marlin Meriwether, 28, Mount Vernon. Visiting a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. 6 days Posey County Jail.

Lucinda R. Nation, 36, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1, 2, 3Theft, Level 6 Felony. Ct. 2 and 3 are dismissed. $1 plus costs, no contact with Robert Thomas, restitution to Robert Thomas in the amount of $2,000, 18 months probation and fees. 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

James Royce Parish, 54, New Harmony. Ct. 1- Intimidation, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. Judgment of Conviction entered on Ct. 1 as a Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, 18 months probation and fees, counseling. Ct. 1- 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- 180 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Jason Persinger, 39, Mount Vernon. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 6 months probation and fees. 6 months Posey Count Jail, suspended.

Michael Phillips, 59, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. Judgment of Conviction withheld on Ct. 1 for one year. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling. 1 year probation and fees. Ct. 2- 60 days Posey County Jail; Ct. 3- 180 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Logan Michael Keith Ray, 22, New Harmony. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $100 plus costs, driver’s license suspended 30 days.

Logan Michael Keith Ray, 22, New Harmony. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

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Ports of IN receives Green Marine Certification The Ports of Indiana has received the coveted Green Marine certification for all three of its port locations for its commitment to advance environmental sustainability initiatives. It is the first state-wide port authority to achieve such distinction.

Green Marine is a voluntary initiative to improve environmental performance beyond regulatory compliance in key areas such as aquatic invasive species, greenhouse gases and air pollutants, spill prevention, dry bulk handling and storage, community impact, environmental leadership, storm water and waste management, and underwater noise.

The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor located on Lake Michigan received certification in 2014.

Adding the two river ports, Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville and Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon, extends the benefits of the Green Marine certification process to the Inland Waterway System and carries with it the noted distinction for the two ports to be the first to do so along the Ohio River and the Upper Mississippi Basin.

“The Ports of Indiana is taking the maritime industry to the next level,” Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb said. “From storm water management to community impact, the Green Marine certification verifies the Ports of Indiana’s performance, achievements and commitment to implement continuous improvement across the our port system.”

“The Green Marine certification emphasizes our commitment to adopt practices and technologies that have a direct impact at our three port locations and beyond,” said Vanta E. Coda II, CEO for the Ports of Indiana. “We will continue to seek improvement of our environmental performance by adhering to the Green Marine guiding principles.”

As part of 2018 annual performance reported, Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor improved its score in the spill prevention category. Most notably, the Port improved in recognition of its adoption and implementation of its own storm water management program authorized by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management in November 2018.

At its annual GreenTech conference in Cleveland, OH, Green Marine presented the certificate to the Ports of Indiana’s General Counsel, Andrea Hermer.

“We’re so pleased to have the Jefferson and Mount Vernon ports join the Burns Harbor location that has been certified annually since 2014,” said David Bolduc, executive director for Green Marine. “Seeking Green Marine certification for the entirety of the State’s port network clearly demonstrates the commitment by the Ports of Indiana to greener practices.”

Green Marine’s 2019 results mark the 11th year of reporting by the program’s founding members.

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IN THE POSEY ________________ COURT CIVIL DIVISION 01 CAUSE NO. 65C01-1905-MF-000176

The Huntington National Bank Plaintiff, v.

Linda Sue Spiehler The Unknown Heirs, Assigns, Devisees, and Legatees, if any of Albert Spiehler State of Indiana Department of Revenue United States of America-Internal Revenue Service Synchrony Bank FKA GE Capital Retail Bank FKA GE Money Bank Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. Capital Alliance Financial, LLC Dickinson Financial, LLC, as Assignee of US Bank Equable Ascent Financial, LLC American Acceptance Company, LLC as Assignee of Chase Bank USA N.A. LVNV Funding, LLC Asset Acceptance, LLC Cavalry SPV, LLC Defendants.

NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Indiana to the defendant(s) named above and any other person or persons who may be concerned. You are notified that you have been sued in the Court named above.

The nature of the suit against you is: Foreclosure of real estate mortgage on: Lot Four (4) in Cedar Ridge Exempt Division, as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Record 3, Page 140 in the Office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana.

Address: 5631 Lang Road, Poseyville, IN 47633 Parcel: 65-07-01-100-008.005-005 This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendants whose addresses are as follows: State of Indiana Department of Revenue C/O Indiana Attorney General 302 W. Washington Street 5th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204 United States of America-Internal Revenue Service U.S. District Attorney, Southern District of Indiana Civil Process Clerk 10 W. Market St., Suite 2100 Indianapolis, IN 46204

IN THE POSEY COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 65D01-1404-PL-000152

Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. Any Officer or Managing Agent 4851 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060

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NOTICE OF HEARING To: Attorneys of record for the parties and other interested parties requesting special notice This notice is filed in accordance with IC 32-30-5-17. Jefferson A. Lindsey, the Court appointed receiver in this case, hereby provides notice of the filing of the 1. Quarterly Report of Receiver for Fourth Quarter of 2018 covering the period October 1, 2018 through and including December 31, 2018.

2. Quarterly Report of Receiver for First Quarter of 2019 covering the period January 1, 2019 through and including March 31, 2019. each of which describes the status of the receivership and the prospects for its future.

In accordance with IC 32-30-5-18, during thirty days after the date of the filing of the report, any creditor, shareholder, or other interested party may file objections or exceptions in writing to the account or report, or such objections or exceptions are forever barred for all purposes.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, that the Quarterly Report of Receiver for Fourth Quarter of 2018 and the Quarterly Report of Receiver for First Quarter of 2019, covering the combined period of October 1, 2018 through and including March 31, 2019, are hereby set for a Hearing on said reports on the 26th day of June 2019, at 8:30 o’clock a.m. in the Posey Superior Court, 126 E. 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana.

SO ORDERED this 3rd day of May 2019.

Asset Acceptance, LLC c/o Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent 135 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 1610 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Capital Alliance Financial, LLC Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent 135 North Pennsylvania Street, Suite 1610 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Dickinson Financial, LLC, as Assignee of US Bank C T Corporation System, Registered Agent 150 West Market Street Suite 800 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Equable Ascent Financial, LLC Any Officer or Managing Agent 1120 W. Lake Cook Rd. Suite B Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Travis Clowers JUDGE, POSEY SUPERIOR COURT Questions may be addressed to: Jefferson A. Lindsey 217 Main Street Rockport, IN 47635 (812) 649-4571 Published in the Posey County News on May 28, June 4, June 11, 2019 - hspaxlp

Court News Continued Evansville. $1 plus costs. 6 days Posey County Jail.

March 18, 2019 Traffic Violations Patrick H. Scates, 41, Carmi, Ill., 76/55, $19.50 plus costs; Ashley M. Scheller, 30, Mount Vernon, 73/55, $14.50 plus costs; Charles Scherzinger, 34, Boonville, failure to tag deer with confirmation number, dismissed; Brandon C. Shumate, 47, New Harmony, expired plates, dismissed; Allison N. Skillman, 28, Evansville, 80/60, $14.50 plus costs; Malcolm K. Smith, 62, Spring Texas, 72/55, failure to appear; Tyreece T. Strong, 26, Evansville, expired plates, dismissed; Norman C. Strupp, 57, Mount Vernon, 77/60, $14.50 plus costs; Logan K. Taylor, 19, Robards, Ky., 74/55, $9.50 plus costs; Lisa G. Thomson, 58, Mount Vernon, 72/55, $14.50 plus costs; Kayla M. Trautvetter, 28, Mount Vernon, driving while suspended, failure to appear.

Jeffrey S. Turpin, 31, Mount Vernon, failure

to change address or name on driver’s license, failure to appear; Jeffrey S. Turpin, 31, Mount Vernon, driving while suspended, failure to appear; Landon J. Underwood, 54, Evansville, disregarding traffic control device, dismissed; Shirley A. Vickers, 60, Winterville, N.C., 90/70, $14.50 plus costs; Leandra L. Vonderhaar, 47, Imperial, Mo., no valid driver’s license, failure to appear; Kaleb M. Walters, 21, Evansville, driving while suspended, failure to appear; Brandy R. Warden, 42, Lebanon, Tenn., 94/70, $19.50 plus costs; Joshua C. Witt, 28, Mount Vernon, expired plates, dismissed; Maria A. Wornica, 44, Elberfeld, 73/60, $9.50 plus costs; Rhonda R. Worthey, 65, West Salem, Ill., 74/55, $14.50 plus costs; Jason D. Wyatt, 36, Mount Vernon, no plate, failure to appear; Rebecca A. Young, 39, Princeton, 74/55, $14.50 plus costs.

Hernan L. Zepeda, 34, Houston, Texas, operating motor vehicle without license or permit, failure to appear; Hernan L. Zepeda, 34, Houston, Texas, expired plates, failure to appear; Hernan L. Zepeda, 34, Houston, Texas, driving while suspended, failure to appear.

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American Acceptance Company, LLC as Assignee of Chase Bank USA N.A Gerald E. Bowman, Registered Agent 214 Glencoe Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46385 Cavalry SPV, LLC C T Corporation System, Registered Agent 150 West Market Street, Suite 800 Indianapolis, IN 46204 and to the following defendant whose whereabouts is unknown: Linda Sue Spiehler, The Unknown Heirs, Assigns, Devisees, and Legatees, if any of Albert Spiehler, In addition to the above-named defendants being served by this summons there may be other defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction of occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the third Notice of Suit is published, and if you fail to do so, a judgment will be entered against you for what the plaintiff has demanded.

Respectfully submitted, Patricia L. Johnson (23332-15) Gerner & Kearns Co., L.P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff 7900 Tanners Gate Lane Florence, KY 41042 Phone: 513-241-7722 Fax: 859-292-5300 judicialservices@gernerlaw.com ATTEST:________________________________ Clerk of the Posey ________________ Published in the Posey County News on June 11, June 18, June 25, 2019 - hspaxlp

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From left Larry Williams, Brian Williams, Abi Williams holding Cooper, and Barbara and Stacy McKim cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Coopers Sno-cones and Stuff Thursday afternoon. Photo

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By Lois Mittino Gray When Brian Williams, Store Manager at McKim’s IGA, watched an episode of ‘Duck Dynasty,’ it gave him the idea for what has become Mount Vernon’s newest business venture. “It literally started when I watched the show where the brothers open a sno-cone stand and I thought

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Cooper’s Cones and Stuff had its official ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday afternoon, June 6 in the IGA parking lot. A throng gathered to watch the business’s young namesake cut the ribbon, to hear dignitar-

ies speak, and to take advantage of the two for one special offered in fancy red flower cups in honor of the occasion.

Brian’s brainchild business was initially met with skepticism by his father Larry Williams, of IGA, who pooh-poohed the idea of a parking lot refreshment stand. During the dedication ceremony, the family patriarch spoke, “I admit I wasn’t on board at first, but I sure am all for it now. It does our hometown proud,� Larry said, quoting the IGA motto.

The small wooden building and adjoining colorful striped tent with picnic tables under it had a ‘soft opening’ on May 1 and has been busy ever since. Its main fare features snocones, available in 40 flavors ranging from Tiger’s Blood to Banana (Brian’s favorite). Four of those flavors are sugar-free. Ice cream novelties and floats are also available, and upcoming plans call for soft pretzels, lemon shakeups, nachos, popcorn, and maybe even, pulled pork.

Cooper is the two and a half year old son of Brian and his wife, Abi. Her father, noted Evansville cleric Stephen Schwambach, Pastor of the

Pam Bauer was a ďŹ rst time vendor with PI Green’s Unique Identities of New Haven, Missouri. She loved the town and did quite well in selling turquoise jewelry and handmade jackets.

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1 on 1 Church, gave the invocation before Cooper and his parents cut the ribbon, jesting after his prayer, “Please send us a long hot summer so we can sell many sno-cones.�

Larry Williams told the crowd that Cooper will benefit from proceedings from the stand. “Money will go into his college fund. That is one of my plans for my retirement,� he said.

Larry owns the building, which was refurbished by his other sons, Matt and Kevin Williams and Rick Engelbright. He will charge the business a monthly rent to use the structure and that money will be earmarked to go into Cooper’s college fund. “The three guys did a great job on rehabbing the building and I hope to help make Cooper rich with it,� Grandpa Larry joked with a big smile.

Employees and special guests wore tee shirts with the slogan, “When life gives you snow, make snow cones.�

Barbara and Stacy McKim, from Illinois, the store’s owners, sported their slogan shirts. Randy Owens, Chamber of Commerce Director, spoke on the value of community cooperation and support for a great new business

Rose Wilkinson, New Harmony American Legion Auxiliary Chaplain and Membership Chairman, worked the Legion Bake Sale Saturday during the New Harmony Antique Stroll with one of the newest Junior Auxiliary Members Karmyn Maile. She is the ten-year-old daughter of Katie and Mac O’Daniel. Rose said the sale was successful and double their goal of $100 was raised.

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Patrons dined under the tent after the ribbon cutting, enjoying a brightly colored array of sno-cones. “I love them myself,� Brian said, looking around at the eaters, “Maybe too much.�

Hours for the new business will be 3 to 9 p.m. during the week and noon to 9 p.m. on weekends during the “long, hot summer.�

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