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P C N SINCE 1882 Successor to The Poseyville News & New Harmony Times POSEY COUNTY’S ONLY LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED NEWSPAPER
Volume 137 Edition 25
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
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One arrested, one at-large following weekend cases By Dave Pearce Two people are in serious condition in Evansville hospitals. One man has been arrested and booked into the Posey County Jail on attempted manslaughter charges while yet another is still on the loose but facing serious charges as the result of unrelated incidents on Saturday. Ironically, the incident in the area of Marrs Manor came during a day when the male, Bryan Dale Gibbs, had proposed to the female, Stephenie Wishnia, at Holiday World and she had said “Yes.” Just a few hours later, she sustained serious injuries from being beaten by the man on their way David Briesacher back to the man’s home in Herrin, Illinois. According to information from Posey County Sheriff Greg Oeth, Deputy Local contractor Stan Elpers was busy putting some of the finishing touches on the Poseyville Regional Isaac Fuelling, and from the incident report, Posey County police were called Medical Center Sunday afternoon. The building is expected to be occupied within the next few weeks. Photo by Dave Pearce Continued on Page A7
Patience requested for summer road work
New pastor ready to serve at St. Paul’s By Bryana Schreiber St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (UMC) has been an integral part of the Poseyville community for more than 100 years, and serves as a community hub offering a variety of activities and services. The current pastor, Paul Huntsman, who was appointed to St. Paul’s on July 1, 2010, will soon relocate closer to his hometown where he eventually hopes to retire. After seven years of service at St. Paul’s UMC he will soon pass the baton to the newly appointed pastor, David Warren, who has most recently served as an associate pastor at Methodist Temple in Evansville, but is eager to be-
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Briefly Farmers’ Markets: Wadesville Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. Mount Vernon Tuesdays, 2-6 p.m. Around the World in 80 Days: New Harmony Theatre June 23, 7:30 p.m. Murphy Auditorium, NH Riverbend Market: Posey County Alliance June 22 4-7:30 p.m. Mount Vernon Riverfront Midnight Swim: Brittlebank Pool June 30, 11 a.m.-Midnight 1200 Brittle Bank Road, MV Expressway for the Cure: Cambridge Golf Club August 13, 1:30 p.m. More information on B3 Town-wide Yard Sale: Cynthiana July 8, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Throughout Cynthiana Summerfest: St. Philip Men’s Club June 23, 5-11 p.m. St. Philip Catholic Church Summer Reception: Red Lantern Art Gallery June 22, 6-7:30 p.m. The Red Wagon
More information on these and other events inside today’s Posey County News
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Commissioners receive bids for surplus items
Pastor David Warren is shown with his family, from left, his wife Rachel, sons Isaac, 15, Levi, 2, Ever, 12, and daughter Maria, 18. Photo by Theresa Bratcher
Hovey House upgrades discussed Council debates use of Rainy-Day Fund By Valerie Werkmeister A few Posey County Council members were at odds over what county fund should be used to pay for recent improvements at the Hovey House. During their meeting last Tuesday, June 13, council members
debated whether to take $17,867 out of the county’s Rainy-Day Fund to pay for a new audio and video system that was recently installed in the Hovey House. Councilman Bob Gentil argued against using the Rainy-Day Fund.
He felt that using the fund for small amounts would endanger the county in the event it needed to pay for something costly. He reminded the council members the county is on the hook for a $950,000 bond payment for the jail expansion project for the
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District reviews Hostcare option By Valerie Werkmeister MSD of North Posey Board members packed a lot of information into a very short 10-minute meeting last Monday, June 12. The only discussion topic was regarding the district reviewing information about Hostcare. Superintendent Dr. Todd Camp explained if the district signed up with Hostcare’s services, it would provide an alternative to health care options outside the Evansville area. The company works with healthcare providers to contract the lowest
possible prices. Employees will not need to pay additional premiums and the deductible can be taken out of the contracted price for the necessary service. The board also approved a long list of “consent items” which includes employee resignations, new hires, facility use requests or requests to spend funds. These items are not openly discussed one by one. Instead, they are
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By Valerie Werkmeister “These are your roads.” Those are the words from Posey County Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk who explained several freshly chip and sealed roads have been damaged. He discussed the matter during last Tuesday’s, June 6, Posey County Commissioners’ meeting. Schenk stated he had received several complaints from citizens regarding oil on their vehicles as they drive on these roads. He asked for patience as the county works on roads for the betterment of the entire community. Commissioner Carl Schmitz added that the speed limit is 40 mph, not the 60 or 70 mph many people drive. Bids were opened and received on several surplus items including a lawnmower, snow blower, boat motor and filing cabinets. Irvin Neaveill’s $77 bid on the 2000 Troybilt Snow blower was approved. Neaveill was also awarded a 2002 Cub Cadet riding lawnmower for his high bid of $303. Chester Stewart will receive the 1974, 20 horsepower Evinrude boat motor with his bid of $302. Lawrence Mattingly was awarded 18 lights with his $15 bid and two filing cabinets for $5 each. The commissioners approved Kari Mobley’s appointment to the Wabash
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New curbside recycling truck has inaugural run By Lois Mittino Gray “No one can say they didn’t see it!” Posey County Solid Waste Director Patricia Bunner Colbert said with a grin. She was explaining why she chose the bright neon green color for the new curbside sorting recycle truck. “Not only is green an environmental color, but it is really easy to see coming down the street.” Heads turned when drivers passed by the Mount Vernon IGA store last Wednesday and saw the new bright green truck on display in the parking lot. Ordered in November of 2016, it was delivered to the county a week ago and made its first official pickup run yesterday on June 19. The district has set routes and times for curbside From left, Mayor Bill Curtis, County Councilwoman Stefani Miller, County Commissioner Jim Alsop, pickup. At this time, it provides the service to the entire city of Mount Mount Vernon Councilman Larry Williams, and Solid Waste District Controller Ron Bennett proudly show off the new Curb Sorter Truck for the first time to the public in the IGA parking lot last Wednesday. Continued on Page A6 Photo by Lois Mittino Gray