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Added legal duties come to PCN as the MV Democrat closes

By Lois Mittino Gray During the Legals portion of the June 18, Mount Vernon Board of Works meeting, the Posey County News was designated the newspaper to use for advertising legal public notices and other board business.

Mayor Bill Curtis said this action was necessary, since the Mount Vernon Democrat will publish its last edition on June 24 before closing down production after 153 years in the information business. The motion passed unanimously.

In a controversial Legal, Hugo Tellez with Village Real Estate approached the board with a request for reduction of outstanding weed liens on 724 West Sixth Street. Building

Commissioner Sheri Willis stated there are current liens of $8,098.84 that have accumulated on the property site, when the city has to mow, it if the owner will not. Liens in the amount of $7,696.69 were released on the property before it was purchased by his company at the Fall of 2017 tax sale. Mayor Curtis pointed out that amounts to over $15,000 in liens.

Tellez asked if city workers were currently mowing the property.

Building Commissioner Sheri Willis stated yes and they are getting ready to send another notice that it needs to be mowed again soon. They are the

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Susanna Wesley staff members, students, friends, and family honored “Miss Lisa” Frye with a surprise drive-by parade on Thursday evening in honor of her retirement after 25 years of dedication and service.

Miss Lisa has held every position at SWNS including director, teacher, and aide. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. Miss Lisa enjoys teaching about the love of Jesus, watching children’s expressions light up in response to science experiments, and instilling the love of books to children.

She has been a blessing to many Posey County preschoolers and their families. Lisa and her husband, David, together have over 65 years of dedication to education in Mount Vernon. Pictured in front is Rachel Wheaton. In back l to r: Rhonda Simpson; Beth, Finley and Evie Dickens; Jon Stallings; Jerry and Stephanie Erbacher; Michelle Wheaton; Beth Robinson; Lisa Frye; Melinda Robinson; Elizabeth (Frye) Blegen; David Frye; Kim Merrick; and Tom Moore. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Plan for reopening schools is on the table

By Lois Mittino Gray Graduation ceremony procedure, textbook fees, computer use plans, and new hires for the upcoming school year were highlights of a very positive June 15, Mount Vernon School Board meeting. Details are starting to fall into place to plan for a possible reopening of schools to begin in August.

School Superintendent Matt Thompson announced that four tickets to attend the graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium will be allotted to each family. If a senior’s family is larger than that number, additional tickets can be requested through the high school office, after it is verified that the family does consist of a higher number. He reminds everyone that the ceremony will be live on Facebook, so everyone can watch it and listen to the speeches. A virtual prerecorded ‘Plan-B’ ceremony is still a possibility, if meeting together is not allowed, due to COVID restrictions at that time.

As for the upcoming school year, Thompson said the IN-CLASS recommendations from the state Department of Education concerning opening schools are very lengthy and will be almost impossible to adhere to all of them. “The State has asked that we work with the County Health Depart-

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NH groups agree to restroom cleaning

Long-time Poseyville fireman Mike Knowles is honored on Monday morning as fire vehicles from around the county gathered to pay their respects in Poseyville. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Randy Pease Bathrooms The New Harmony Town Council Tuesday approved a motion to split costs of cleaning and maintaining the Ribeyre Gymnasium bathrooms between the town and the New Harmony Business Associates.

The council agreed to shoulder half of the $300 monthly cost if the Business Associates would agree to pay half. The offer comes just in time for the expected seasonal influx of tourists.

Prior to Tuesday’s vote, the town had been picking up the entire tab, an arrangement council president Alvin Blaylock did not think was equitable. Jeff Smotherman, representing the NHBA, said that the Business Associates had agreed at a June 10 meeting, to pay a “reasonably negotiated rate” for cleaning and maintaining the restrooms. The motion to share costs, made by Virginia Alsop, passed 4-1, but only after some lively and occasionally contentious debate. Tom Williams, who cast the lone dissenting vote, argued that, given the hardships imposed by the COVID-19 virus, the town ought to pick up a greater percentage of the cleaning costs. He suggested picking up two-thirds of the bill, an arrangement that had been in place several years ago.

“Downtown New Harmony is in a time of need. We ought to be more hospitable to our business owners,” said Williams. “Everyone benefits from a thriving business community.

Farmers and Artisans Market The responsibility and liability of the town also came into play during discussion about the proposed relocation of the New Harmony Farmers Market to McClure Park. In past years the farmers market operated on Tavern Street across from Murphy Auditorium, but with the University of Southern Indiana closing of all its New Harmony properties due to the Corona Virus, vendors have been forced to seek a new location. In lieu of a permanent site, vendors have been selling their wares at a private residence on June 6 and 13.

At issue is a liability release drafted by town attorney Erin Bauer that would absolve the town of any insurance liability which might be incurred at McClure Park.

Patti Beagle, one of four market masters responsible for overseeing the farmers market, said administrators were unwilling to sign the document as drafted, arguing that perceived health insurance requirements for vendors and customers could not be ensured or enforced.

She added that signing the waiver would likely void the group’s existing insurance policy.

Bauer said she was willing to tweak the agreement and clarify language in hopes of reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. She sug-

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Home is where the heart is Naturesque design puts Leverenz on the Posey county map

By Lois Mittino Gray If you had to design a logo to represent Posey County, what feature would you include in it? Of the 64

entries received in the Posey County Logo contest, most all of the youthful participants chose rivers and fields, pastoral rural scenes. “Naturesque,”

Heather Allyn, Posey County Council President and PCEDP Board Member, Kaden Leverenz, Posey County Logo Contest Winner, Maegen Greenwell, Posey County Auditor and Carl Schmitz, Posey County Commissioner President and PCEDP Board Member celebrate a new Posey County Logo. The three officeholders served as the judging panelists for the contest. The finalists included: Alexis Adamaitis, Maria Santoro, and Kaden Leverenz. Photo submitted

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was the one word Jenna Richardt, Executive Director for the Posey County Economic Development Partnership, used in summing up the designs.

The PC Logo Contest fulfilled two long-range goals of the County Commissioners and County Council. For several years now, its members have looked for opportunities that would engage the younger generation within the community and also find ways for individuals to identify with Posey County. “What better way to get young people interested in our community and what it has to offer than to design a logo to promote it?”

Richardt said enthusiastically.

In early 2020, guidelines were created and working in tandem with both high schools in the county, the contest was rolled out by the PCEDP. Some teachers challenged their students with the contest as an assignment. Some simply provided the information for those students who might be interested. Richardt would like to especially thank teachers Kendra Glaser and Kevin Krizan of Mount Vernon High school and

Heath Howington of North Posey High school.

After submissions were accepted by the end of March, Richardt said her group “worked through a process to get it to three finalists.” The next steps included several tools to narrow down the final concept.

One was a community survey; another was getting feedback from county government on what they are looking for in a logo; and another was utilizing the expertise of a local marketing specialist, Curtis Mohr.

“From 64 entries, we narrowed it to 10 and then to five. From there, marketers helped picked the final three to call them in for interviews.

Once the contest was down to the three finalists, we went through an

interview process with PCEDP and three county officials. Interviewing judges were Posey County Commissioner Carl Schmitz, Posey County Council President Heather Allyn, and County Auditor Maegen Greenwell. The finalists were asked to describe their vision for how their logo was developed and also what was their vision on how to engage the younger generation within the community. All three finalists did an outstanding job on both concept and interview,” she remarked.

The winning logo was submitted

by Kaden Leverenz, who won $500 as first prize. Runners-up are Alexis Adamaitis and Maria Santoro, who received $50 VISA gift cards for their efforts. All three winners are students

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Rosanel Higginson Rosanel Higginson, age 98 of Lake Villa, Ill., passed away comfortably on June 13, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing Center, fortunately not From Covid-19.

Rosanel was born in Gibson County April 5, 1922, the oldest child of Elsie and Jesse Byes. She attended Owensville High School in Owensville, Ind. Rosanel was the last survivor of the graduating class of 1940.

She was happily married to Elden Higginson for 44 years until his death on Nov. 5, 1985.

Rosanel was an avid reader until her eyesight failed, sometimes reading five or more books in a week, she also enjoyed sewing, keeping her house in “Company Order” at all times, and was known for her ability to bake the best pie crust. She raised three children and spent a lot of time with her grandchildren and tried to not spoil them. Rosanel was a member of Lakeland Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church. She was also a past member of Lake County Association of Home and Community Education (formerly) Home Extension for over 25 years.

She worked for Intermatic, Inc., as head Timekeeper and retired after 23 years. After her husband’s death she returned to work to help out for an additional six-and-one-half years part time.

Rosanel was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son David; grandson Andrew; great grandson Austin; brothers Frank and Don Byes; sister Anita Williams; and cat companion, for 21 years Puff.

She is survived by her children; Jane Ellen Kero-

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son, Lake Villa, Ill., and Kevin (Carla) Lyons, Wi.; seven grandchildren Lana (Paul) Oksnee, Dionna (Mark) Meyer, Leon Keroson, Kristin (John) Hastings, Matthew (Danielle) Higginson, Michelle (Landon) Keller, Joshua Higginson; nine great-grandchildren, Monica Higginson, Colin Kelber, Rae Anne Meyer, Mikael, Krystina, Jacob, and Katie Higginson, Brooklyn and Aubrie Keller; sister Eileen Memmer; brother Fred (Mary) Byes all of Evansville Ind.; sisters in-laws Sharon Byes and Shirley Higginson; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends Bill and Barb Harvey.

Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Higginson. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday June 19, 2020 at Holder’s Funeral Home 319 Main Street, Owensville, Ind., with Matt Malina officiating. Burial will take place in the Owensville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date in Lake Villa, Ill., after the restrictions caused by Covid-19 have been lifted.

MV River Days, Smoke on the Ohio Cancel 2020 Festival Thirteen years ago our group’s mission was to fill a void in our community providing a safe, fun, family-friendly festival for all ages while highlighting our riverfront and rich history. Today, our intent remains the same and that is why after several weeks of serious deliberation and consults with community leaders it is with much sadness but great resolve that the planning committee has voted to cancel this year’s Mount Vernon River Days which includes the Smoke on the Ohio Bar-B-Q Competition.

Many activities and portions of the festival that everyone had come to expect and love had either cancelled or due to necessary restrictions, would have not been possible to include in this year’s event. This would have completely altered the essence of Mount Vernon River Days. We realize that this will affect our faithful vendors and many in our community would have continued to welcome the event; however, due to the impact and concerns of COVID-19 we feel this is the best course of action for everyone concerned.

We truly do appreciate all our past and present donors, vendors and participants that support River Days year after year. It is certainly our hope that you will join us next year for our 13th festival where we will continue the mission that we set forth in 2008. Please mark your calendars for September 10-12, 2021. In the meantime, all paid donors, vendors and BBQ teams will be contacted to discuss refund options. If there are any questions, please email event@mtvernonriverdays.com.

Michael James Knowles, 67, formerly of Poseyville, Ind., born to James VanZandt and Lucille Redman (Wallace) Knowles on December 17, 1952, in Evansville, Ind., passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at his home in Evansville, Ind. He graduated from North Posey High School in 1970.

Mike worked in Telecommunications for over 30 years, traveling much of Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois installing fiber optic telephone lines. He was a musician, following in his father’s footsteps, most of his life, playing the bass guitar for several bands. He was involved with the Poseyville Fire Department, and was a lifetime member retiring after 30 years of service. He loved his family, friends and was the 2010 recipient of the Poseyville Kiwanis Community Service Award.

Surviving are his wife: Patricia (Glover) Knowles; daughters: Angela Seaton (Chad) and Tricia Knowles both of Evansville, Ind.; son: Jason Knowles of Mount Vernon, Ind.; two grandchildren: Brady and Myah Seaton and a brother: Dennis Knowles of Cynthiana, Ind. Preceding him in death were his parents.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Ind. with burial in Antioch Cemetery near Owensville, Indiana.

Visitation was held 1 - 5 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or online at: www.alz. org/indiana/.

Due to the national health crisis, masks are recommended and social distancing should be observed.

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

PC to receive federal funds for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs (EFSP) Posey County has been notified that it will be awarded an estimated $4,832 in Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 37 and $8,391 Phase CARES funds through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, as appropriated by Congress.

A local board made up of United Way, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, local ministerial association agencies, and local government entities will determine how the funds awarded to Posey County are to be distributed among local agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds. In anticipation of this award and deadlines, the Local EFSP Board is encouraging local agencies that meet requirements to apply for the funds.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private, voluntary nonprofits or units of government; 2) be eligible to receive federal funds; 3) have an accounting system; 4) practice nondiscrimination; 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs; and 6) if they are a private, voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board.

Posey County jurisdiction has distributed EFSP funds to River Bend Food Pantry, God’s Storehouse, and Salem Sharing Basket. These agencies were responsible for providing emergency food supplies for more than 5,000 individuals.

Nonprofit organizations or public agencies interested in applying for Phase 37 or Phase CARES Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds should contact Family Matters, (Beth

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Bruce Alan Wheeler, 62, of rural Evansville, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Indiana University Health Hospital in Indianapolis.

Bruce was born September 7, 1957 in Evansville to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Hayden) Wheeler. He loved fishing and photography and owned and operated RI Photography for many years.

Surviving Bruce are his wife of 33 years, Linda (Schenk) Wheeler; a daughter, Stephanie Daniels of Evansville; son, Paul (Brandi) Wheeler of Wadesville; two sisters, Sheila (Steve) Schenk of Mount Vernon and Janice Wheeler of Washington, D.C.; a sisterin-law, Janet Wheeler of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and five grandchildren, Emma, Avery, Hayden, Jack and Nora.

In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Wheeler.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10

a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Saint Philip Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Saint Philip Church Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 3 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Philip Catholic Church, 3500 Saint Philip Road South, Mount Vernon, IN 47620.

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Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled on I-64 for Resurface Project Beginning Monday, June 29, contractors will close one lane both east and westbound I-64 for resurfacing. Work will be performed from mile marker 11 near the Poseyville exit to mile marker 21, about four miles west of the U.S. 41 Evansville/Terre Haute interchange.

Restrictions will be in place during daytime hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lanes will be restricted to 16-feet wide, any loads over that width should seek an alternate route. Work is expected to last until the end of July

depending upon weather conditions.

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P Madeleine, as I have mentioned several times, I have spent the summer watching older reruns of the television shows from 20 years ago.

Even if the prime time current selections were doing new episodes, I think that many of them are terrible.

I have also gone back to older movies, despite having seen many of them. I just re-watched “Big� from 1988, with Tom Hanks. He, like myself, and so many others, has really aged. When he and his wife, Rita Wilson, dined at the Silver Bell, I wish someone had taken a photo.

That was during the ďŹ lming of “A League of their Own.â€?

The theme of “Big� was about a little boy wishing to be older, using a carnival machine. Watching it now, I have further observations. In fact, I just had a conversation with someone about getting “three wishes,� etc. On

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Madeleine’s 14th summer and the movie “Big� the top of my list now would be getting restored to the health I enjoyed in 1988. Health is one of the many things we take for granted. It seems that on a terribly regular basis, we hear of someone passing on.

I also make other “lists�, like all of the many things I should remember to be grateful for. All too often, we forget that things and people can be snatched away quickly. Although this year, I was physically unable to make my rounds of “visiting� my friends who are in Liberty Cemetery, I did think of them. I always hope that they know they aren’t forgotten.

I know of all too many folks who do not take time to call or visit their older family members while they are alive, so it is doubtful this will improve upon their death. This seems to be the way things are now. Either they simply don’t care how disappointed and hurt the older person feels, or they think other things are too important.

In Big, the young man realizes

that being an instant adult is not what he should be yearning for. Life goes by way too quickly, and he should be thankful for his status as a child.

I hope that everyone could get a glimpse of how that works. All of the things I used to assume would be better in the future are, of course, not at all like that.

I sincerely try to know how blessed I am for every single current day. I am pretty sure that most young folk won’t take this at all seriously. The future seems to stretch out endlessly.

I totally understand why Don has to spend so much time at the Silver Bell, but I told him this morning that when the renovation is complete, I want to do a few more things together. I am sure there are many widows who can relate to this. He is, of course, a “live in the moment� person and fails to understand what I am talking about.

One of the biggest mistakes I have made in life is believing one can change people by “explaining�

Keck Gonnerman News The Board of Directors of the Keck Gonnerman Association and its members have been paying close attention to the COVID-19 pandemic. After several weeks of deliberation with local health oďŹƒcers and many calls, we have had to make a very hard decision on the 2020 show. At the meeting on June 4, 2020 the members decided not to have a Keck Gonnerman show this year. With the events of this time, it was thought to be in the best interest to cancel the show.

The health and safety of our members, ven-

dors, and visitors is of the utmost importance.

With the social distancing requirements and other state regulations still in eect, we are concerned that these guidelines may not be lifted. We feel that by delaying this decision would cause diďŹƒculties in planning for those traveling and scheduling time to attend our event.

We will still have our tractor rae with the drawing on August 8. Buy your tickets and better yet, get with Brett King and get some tickets to sell. Your help with selling tickets

how they should think or act. It used to work on 1950’s television shows, but forget it for real life. Accept situations and people as they really are, and edit out the disappointing parts.

Herbert and Stella Montgomery were devoted soulmates all of the ďŹ fty plus years they were together.

Their relationship did not prepare me for dealing with others. I can clearly recall when my grandfather passed away after several cancer ďŹ lled months, with much pain. Grandma literally fell across his body and said, “oh, Daddyâ€? which is what she called him.

Her clear mind went into his grave with him, and she was never the same. For the next three years, she lost touch with reality.

So, young folks, do not wish for rapid aging. The young man portrayed in “Bigâ€? ďŹ gured it out and did all that he could to return to childhood. Madeleine, I comment a lot about how fast you are growing up; even your voice has changed this

will be greatly appreciated. We need your support with the rae.

Thank you for your support and I hope that when this pandemic is over that we can again get back to doing activities.

Not all is lost, the tractor drive scheduled for September 5 will be moved to August 8.

Please be at the Keck Building by 8 a.m., on August 8 to prepare to leave on the ride. Jake Mayer and Bill Esche are heading up the drive and have plans in the works for a great ride.

The Red Wagon Day has not been conďŹ rmed at this time, nor has Kunstfest, or Autumnfest. I will relay any information on these events when decisions are made.

Tom Hanks in the movie “Big� summer. I totally trust your good judgment in making all of the big life’s decisions coming up for you.

This is your fourteenth summer, and believe me, you will want to re-visit it from time to time. Beautiful warm June days y by and turn into years at warp speed.

Since there is no show this year, and this is typically when we collect dues [$10/year or $100 for a lifetime membership], you can pay your dues by mailing it to our membership chairman: Richard Kaufman, 2400 Blackford Road, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620.

Work on the sawmill building has been ongoing. The west side is mostly complete and looks really good. Work has started on the north end and is progressing and taking shape.

Please, above all else at this time, be safe and lets all hope and pray we get past this pandemic time in our lives. Better days are yet to come.

Birthdays Monday, June 23 - Sharon Waters Crayner, Tricia Emery, Darrell D. Harris, Megan E. Giles, Nira Jean Blair, Landrie Chapman, Tonya McCleave, Kenny Barnett, Carolyn Leer June 24 - Alena Rose Coleman, Steven Goebel, Melissa Winebarger, Christopher Heriges, Kyle Smith, Paula Spillane, Richard Masterson June 25 - Cort Alsop, Kendra Harris, Jacob McClain, Grady Trela, Elise Wilson, Joann Russell, Sharon Amick, Lincoln Presley Roll, Elliott Evans June 26 - Justin Watson, Mason C. Wassmer, Brad Burns, Bethany Sturgell, Donna Wolf, Garland Blackford, Brenda Sawyer, Barb Keitel, Mary Cashion This group took advantage of the gorgeous weather on Thursday afternoon and the new boat dock at the Mount Vernon riverfront to head out on the water on “The Kunckle Head Express.â€? Pictured sitting on dock is Joey Ellison. In the boat are l to r: Jamie Sullivan; Kyler and Camry Ellison; and Bianca and Kelsey Sullivan. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

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Ann (Huck) Cantrell received a great surprise for her 80th birthday her very ďŹ rst birthday party. The event, truly a surprise to Ann, was held on June 19, 2020 at The Red Wagon in Poseyville and was attended by a group of family and friends.

Ann is pictured with her husband, Don. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

CCC-576, seeded crop certifications due Farmers are reminded that if they have prevented planted corn, they need to come into the Posey County FSA OďŹƒce between June 8 and June 22 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.

June 27 - Erica Lynn Saltzman, Todd Rice, Scott Rice, Paula Baumgamer, Isaac Austin, Rick Johnson , Mildred Schnarr, Rick Burks, Gabrielle Nosker, Jarrod Hurst, Jane Saltzman, Jay Ely June 28 - Samantha Cummings, Leacca Wilson, Brad Reynolds, Bonnie Stallings, Maria Alsop, Brenda Baker, Kurt Schmitt, Patty Slifer Stovall, Charlie Bradford, Chris Kaufman, Linda Dor June 29 - Sydney Franklin, Whitney Eagan, Kristen Shafer, Christopher Logan, Kristen Robb, Ruby Oeth, Bill Stoll, Ralph Turner 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 23, 1920 - Mount Vernon

Special Note: News in this issue includes the 4th of July celebration, the Handle factory gets orders, Mount Vernon has an illicit still, farmers have corn troubles, a ferry boat between the Kentucky shore and the Indiana shore and many news briefs and personals.

The Program For The Big Celebration Is Complete - There will be gorgeous ďŹ reworks, a parade, big bands, basket picnics, a baseball game, dog and pony show, clowns with juggling acts, free attractions and more. The fourth (really on the ďŹ fth) of July committee announces something grand, and this event will be worth traveling miles to see. If you have never participated in a Posey County basket dinner, you should not fail to get in on the eats. Hon. Joe Pearce of Carmi, Ill., State Attorney will deliver the address. Following the ďŹ reworks, the community dance will be held on the public square.

Mount Vernon Factory Gets Eastern Orders - Handles - ax, hatchets, pick, hammer, shovels - all kinds and all sizes are being shipped from the Whitmore Handle Factory to a large wholesale house in the East. The order is the largest received by the local manufacturing concern since their establishment in this city, and is one year’s supply for the wholesale house. The orders run into the thousands.

Mount Vernon Men Have Illicit Still - Two young men who conduct a small store in their home on Canal Street, just south of the L&N R.R. were arrested by Federal Agent Collins, acting under Chief Federal Agent Harris of Evansville, and when brought before Judge Clements Friday morning, both pled guilty to the charge of being in possession of intoxicating liquors with the intent of unlawfully disposing of the same. They were sentenced to the county jail for 30 days, ďŹ ned a maximum of $500, and were sentenced to six months in prison. The liquor sold by them was manufactured from raisins, pineapples, yeast, sugar, and water, and those who in the past sampled it said it had a “real kickâ€?to it. Five gallons of this stu was conďŹ scated by the federal agent, who also found in their possession 32 bottles of lemon extract. From northern Black Township, another man was arrested for selling two gallons of whiskey “the real stuâ€? to a local prominent farmer for $60 per gallon. The farmer was ďŹ ned $50 and costs which brought the cost of his whiskey up considerably.

Boat Carries Many Passengers - When one passes along the levee little attention or thought is given the “chug, chug� of the gasoline boat passing back and forth from the Indiana to the Kentucky side of the Ohio River. The “chug, chug� is a booster; it is a business getter for the Mount Vernon merchants. Each trip the little gasoline boat carries passengers to this city, and when they come, they come to shop with our merchants. Approximately 25 to 35 passengers use the boat every day.

Political News - The Democratic National Convention will be in session at San Francisco

next week. The Republicans have already had theirs and have elected Harding as president and Coolidge as vice-president. The Democrats will endorse the League of Nations.

Corn Troubles For Farmers - It has been reported to the county agent that chinch bugs are numerous in many wheat ďŹ elds in the county. Chinch bugs ordinarily cause very little loss to the wheat. The big damage occurs in corn. As soon as wheat is cut, they migrate into the corn ďŹ elds. In Related Matters - John Herrmann on Friday afternoon ďŹ nished planting 300 acres of corn, the work being done in 11 days with the aid of two Case tractors.

The Star Will Do It - Ad Results - Several months ago, Fred Fuelling in this city, found a watch and at once inserted a ďŹ ve-line ad to that eect in this paper. Weeks passed and many people called at this oďŹƒce to determine whether or not the watch belonged to them. From the responses we thought everyone in the city had lost their watches, but none gave the correct description until W. S. Blue of this city called on Mr. Fuelling, described the watch, paid for the ad and went his way rejoicing.

Local Briefs And Personals - Births - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomas, Wednesday, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marx, Monday, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Woods yesterday, a son, Arthur H. Woods. College Students Come And Go - Miss Jessamine Page, who is a student in the Bush Conservatory of Music in Chicago, has returned home for the summer. Paul Hanshoe has returned from the University of Michigan, to spend the summer with his parents. Collin Sugg, attending the University of Michigan, is spending the summer working in a lumber camp near Newberry, Mich. Baseball - The American Legion Team was defeated by the Evansville Elks Sunday by the score of nine to eight. The Caborn Team defeated the Farmersville Team by the score of twelve to four. Upton - Wheat harvest has begun in our vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Little and son, Orvil, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wiliams near Wadesville. Marrs Township A small crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hildenbrandt, Wednesday evening. The evening was spent eating delicious ice cream. Miss Amelia Juncker and Sam Esche of near Ford Station, called on Miss Lydia Esche, Sunday evening. Visits To The City Mr. Charles Schrieber was in the city shopping Saturday. Grant Ellis transacted business in the city Saturday and while here gave us a call.

W. B. Almon, monument dealer of Poseyville, transacted business in the city yesterday. Jim Matt Greathouse of Point Township, gave us his 45th annual call Saturday. When the Star was established in 1876 Mr. Greathouse was among the ďŹ rst to subscribe to the paper.

News From Mount Vernon 125 Years Ago, 1895 - Marriage License - Joseph Philips and Nora Tudor. The iron bridge over McFaddin Creek, Lower Evansville Road is near completion.

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JUNE 23, 2020

Historic New Harmony’s Junior History Hub invites children ages 6 and up to participate in a unique history program that includes a craft and history lesson on New Harmony history. The program is free to participants. Have you ever been outside on a warm summer night and seen a bunch of blinking lights? Those are fireflies! We will be learning about Thomas Say and the firefly he discovered right here in New Harmony.

This virtual JHH will include a mini history lesson and a fun craft. We’ll teach you how to make your very own firefly catching jar with supplies that you can easily find at home. All you will need is a Mason jar, a coffee filter, rubber bands or Elmer’s glue, a pencil, and anything you would like to decorate the jar with, like stickers or markers.

Please register in advance for this program at https://usi.zoom.us/meeting/register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining.

United Way of Posey County welcomes new Marketing Interns: Clara Hawley and Jim Peck. The organization thanks Facebook friends for sending the duo to them and are happy to have them working with them over the summer. Photo submitted

‘City Council’ continued from Page A1 official owners, but did not have possession until Spring 2019, according to Tellez. “These fines were incurred during the redemption period and are very high. There is no profit to be made for us in selling the property. We would like to keep investing in your town,” he explained. “We are getting ready to sell the property.”

Board member Andy Hoehn asked if the taxes are currently being paid. Tellez replied yes, while Commissioner Willis replied no, taxes have not been paid. Hoehn asked Tellez if he even knew if the taxes had been paid. Tellez replied no, he did not know. Hoehn stated he feels the company has no intentions of keeping the property up.

Hoehn stated there are pictures that were taken just two days ago on June 16 that show tires, wood, a swing set, weeds, and other eyesores. “If the company is the owner, how can they sell it when it is in this shape?” he queried. “How can you say that this property is ready for sale?”

Tellez stated someone is living in it now. Hoehn noted it appears the tires have been there for quite some time and it couldn’t be mowed like that anyway. Tellez stated his company could send someone down in a week or two to work on cleaning it up.

Hoehn stated this property is not in a saleable condition and therefore, he is not in favor of reducing the liens, until the company brings their end of the deal up to par. Curtis stated this issue has been going on for some time now, and the company has been on the agenda at two prior meetings to discuss this and no one ever appeared.

Willis told the board more details such as the property was purchased at certificate sale, with a three month redemption period. The company dragged their feet on the deed. Per ordinance,

‘New Harmony’ continued from Page A1

gested that the city and farmers market’s respective insurance companies might get together and hammer out a satisfactory deal. She also suggested that the Farmers and Artisans market look into obtaining nonprofit status as a way to satisfy everyone’s interests. New Harmony Business Associates president Smotherman proposed the idea of including the Farmers and Artisans Market under the NHBA umbrella as an avenue to explore.

“We all want this to happen,” Blaylock said. “But I have to look out for the interests of the town.”

Fourth of July Happenings The Golf Cart Parade will roll on, and the town’s annual July 4 celebration will happen, but there will be a change of venue.

Instead of gathering at the Atheneum and driving to McClure Park, cart drivers will gather at the parking lot of the New Harmony School, wend their way through town, and rendezvous at Murphy Park. The parade starts around 11 a.m. and will last for about twenty minutes.

Participants are expected to bring their own picnic lunches and drinks. Cart competition will be judged prior to the parade. Carts are expected to maintain at least a fifteen-foot distance. Masks are encouraged, and celebrants are expected to observe social distance guidelines in Murphy Park.

That evening, a fireworks display will take place at the Wilson Auction parking lot on the east side of town.

A Complaint During the meeting’s open forum, former councilman David Flanders complained that recent resurfacing of Brewery Street has raised the roadbed by as much as four inches, leaving a precipitous drop from the road surface to his property. Flanders furnished photographs of a tape measure showing a total drop of more than six inches.

“This is unattractive, incomplete, and unsafe,” Flanders said.

He insisted that the town lay down some chat on the road’s shoulder, as it had been done elsewhere in the city. Flanders said that he had done some investigating, and that, to the best of his knowledge, his home and business were the only one in town with this problem. Blaylock disputed the claim and promised that he would “look into it.”

Other Stuff • Kunstfest is still on track for Sept. 19 and 20. Smotherman said 100 paid vendors have thus far committed to participating.

He pointed out that, given uncertainties of COVID-19, that number could go up or down.

• Two bids for paving Arthur, Main, and Brewery Streets from Church to South Street have been submitted and will be reviewed. The bids were from E&B Paving for $82,000 and David Enterprises for $72,000.

• The council approved a bid from Koester Construction to replace the front door at City Hall.

‘Logo winner’ continued from Page A1 at Mount Vernon High School.

Where will the logo design go from here? Richardt explained the basic design taking top honors is not finished yet and will be modified into a polished product. It will be sent to Curtis Mort, owner of Grow Marketing Solutions, who will work with it and develop it into the final county logo in the next month.

“It is important for economic development organizations to involve students, whether

it be through vocational education programs or activities such as these that promote growth and prosperity within their local communities.

Kaden’s design was very eyecatching and visually appealing,” the Executive Director opined. “It had good colors, nice shades of green. In collaboration with Posey County, we will work to develop a logo that can be used to identify County assets for years to come.”

the company had five days to write an objection after receiving the weed bill and never did so. Hoehn stated he is not sure how long they have been there, but he has no interest in relieving the liens, as they are not showing good faith.

Curtis stated there are two issues here, the liens in the amount of $8,098.84 incurred before today and the accumulated tires breaking the Code. Hoehn moved the board deny the request and that the liens stand. It was seconded by Board member David Dodd. Hoehn stated he strongly suggests the company take care of this, as they are starting on the next $8,000 next week.

In another Legal, Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman presented a list of electronic equipment to dispose of, as they are all old and not functioning. The eight items are a HP Laser Jet Printer and an OKI Digital LED Printer, two Magnavox DVD Recorders, a HCVR Digital Video Recorder, and three computer towers.

They were all declared surplus.

In other board action: • Under Department Reports, Fire Chief Wes Dixon told board members there were 31 calls for his department since the last meeting. Police Chief Tony Alldredge did not attend or submit his report. Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray said his department flushed 5,274 feet of main since the last meeting.

Street Commissioner Max Dieterle stated they brought in $160 in special pick-ups and hauled 123 tons of trash to the landfill.

He continued his report by stating they had to make a repair at Brown and Lower New Harmony Roads yesterday. Barricades were put up after the work was finished. “Last night, a semi ran over the repair and the barricades, too. I guess we’ll be fixing that again today,” he said, shaking his head.

• Dieterle announced that the city’s boat dock was installed.

Hoehn complimented him on how nice it looked and asked if float from level is around six feet. Dieterle replied that it is actually more than that and Curtis said they will keep a close eye on it as the river rises. Hoehn wondered how they plan to take it out if the river rises. The Commissioner said they are working on that right now. It came in several different pieces and the street department hauled it to the riverfront and installed it. “It will just

be a little bigger of a chore,” Curtis surmised.

• Dieterle also brought up the issue of complaints surrounding the new water line project on Eighth Street. Drivers are cutting down the narrow east/west alley to the north of Eighth Street to avoid it and ending up driving in people’s yards. Superintendent Gray agreed and added there is heavy traffic through backyards.

Hoehn stated drivers have the right to travel the alleys, but when two cars meet, someone will end up on private property, and they have no right to do that. He stated they have two options: make the alley one way, or completely close it. Dodd moved the alley off Munchoff to Wolflin be closed. It was seconded by Hoehn and carried unanimously. Hoehn suggested they get the closed signs up as soon as they can, so drivers don’t get caught up in the change.

The Eighth Street traffic cannot get around to Wolflin with boring being done under the railroad tracks. It will be shut down for two weeks until June 29. The Mayor will call the railroad to get a flagger and an inspector out to keep traffic flowing. Curtis will also contact Koberstein, the company doing the water project.

• Under New Business, the mayor encouraged a discussion on upgrading cell phones to hands free driving by July 1. He talked with the Department Heads and they do not feel there is any need to do anything different at this time. Hoehn agreed they can take it on a case by case basis, or they can pull over if they need to take the call. Dixon indicates the firemen are not to talk when they are on runs. The Mayor added that he spoke with the company that does the city phone system and they are putting together a quote in about two or three weeks with more information to upgrade the current system. It might possibly be done in tiers, like adding on options. A directory may also prove helpful.

• Dieterle stated he has a street cut request for Countrymark on Country Club road. It is a four foot by 20 inch cut to expose utility lines, enabling them to bore under the road. The total cost of the permit will be $70 and the motion carried unanimously.

Work will commence next Wednesday.

‘Mount Vernon School Board’ continued from Page A1 ment to put scenarios in place for student and staff safety. We will review plans with the NEA (teacher’s union) to ensure working conditions are acceptable before presenting our final plan to the board,” he explained.

The board went ahead and approved all curricular material rental fees and student fees for the 2020-21 school year. Curricular fees for Grades Kindergarten through Fifth were set at the same rates as last year. Grade K- $125.80, Grade One- $147.66, Grade Two- $129.91, Grade Three- $138.17, Grade Four$141.22, and Grade Five- $142.72. Grade Six went up $13 due to a textbook addition and is at $123.83. Grades Seven and Eight both went down by $10.49 cents, set at Grade Seven- $132.93, and Grade Eight- $138.62. Grades Nine-12 are dependent upon course selection, so fees will vary.

Fees include computer materials which may be taken home if online teaching needs to be utilized. Grades K-One will have IPad access and Grades Two-Five will have Chrome Book access. Older students use MacBooks. Not all school devices will be able to go home with students.

K through Eight will have an Art fee of $10. Grades Six through 12 will have an Athletic fee of $25. The Nine-12 Parking fee first sticker will cost $10, with an additional sticker at $1.

These fees have not changed since 2003.

In personnel matters, the board confirmed the employment of Guy Weaver as a junior high Technology teacher, replacing Riley Snodgrass. Weaver recently relocated to the Mount Vernon area with his family after teaching in Missouri. Thompson said they are still looking for a high school Technology/Building Trades teacher and a German language instructor.

In sports hires, five high school assistant football coaches were hired at varying stipends. Gregory Delancy and Mike Wheaton are at quarter stipend, while Nicholas Burton and Brandon Merrick were set at half stipend. Riley Snodgrass went from half to full stipend. Jeremy Rittenbery was hired as the head high school tennis coach and Kaytlyn Shell as a high school guard instructor.

Both are at half stipend.

Geoff Collins’ resignation of three quarters of his full stipend as a boys’ high school assistant basketball coach was accepted, effective immediately. The board also accepted the intent to retire from Charlotte Johnson as the cafeteria supervisor, effective December 18, 2020.

In other school board action: • accepted the bids for cafeteria and food supplies for the 2020-21 school year. Director of Business Loren Evans said there are no large price changes to report, “Prices were pretty stable.”

• adopted Policy 309.01 “Student Mental and Behavioral Service Records,” which maintains the confidentiality of student records regarding mental health services.

• Since there are so many administrative personnel changes this upcoming year, the board adopted a corporate resolution for the following persons to manage the following accounts: Farmersville Elementary School Extracurricular Account: Natosha Bruner, Principal and countersigned by Tisha Koressel, Treasurer; Marrs Elementary School Extracurricular Account Katie Bushard, Principal and countersigned by Traci Baldwin, Treasurer; Mount Vernon Junior High School Extracurricular Account: Marc Hostetter, Principal or Staci Reese, Assistant Principal, and countersigned by Jamie Woods, Treasurer. Mount Vernon Senior High School Extracurricular Account: Kyle Jones, Principal or Justin Fischer; Mount Vernon Senior High School Athletic Account and MSD of Mount Vernon Charity Gaming Account: Leigh Ann Latshaw, Athletic Director or Kyle Jones, Principal. All high school accounts are countersigned by Dawn Luckett, Treasurer or Angel Tucker.

• authorized leasing 704 square feet of upper level of Hedges Central School as per the leasing agreements with Bryson’s Time Out Take 10, the Posey County Historical Society, and Vincennes University for one year commencing July 1, 2020.

Rent is $150 per month for the first two agencies, and $100 monthly for the university.

• approved the request from United Fidelity bank to allow a temporary bank interest adjustment from .75 percent to .50 percent until the Effective Federal Funds Rate moves above .50 percent based on a recommendation from the Board’s consultants at Baker Tilly Investment Services and a concurring recommendation from Evans.

• Two board members are needed to serve as volunteers for the High Ability Committee for the 2020-21 school year.

• Thompson said 700 face shields were donated by local company, SABIC. He will decide how to apportion them to nurses, concessions, and cafeteria.

• He also recognized the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members who attended state conference in March. The high school chapter had eleven members qualify to compete at the national conference. Six of those have decided to compete at nationals, which will be held virtually this summer. Additionally, two students were elected as State Officers: Destiny Morgan is Vice President of National Programs and Majesty Waller is Vice President of Development.

• The next board meeting is slated for Monday, July 6 at 5:45 p.m. at the high school.

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Women’s Fund Of PC names grant recipients The Women’s Fund, held by the Posey County Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the list of grant recipients of grants from The Women’s Fund. “Since the fund was established 16 years ago, over $126,000 has been granted to support programs and services that improve the quality of life for Posey County families.� says John Campbell, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact with the Foundation. “The Women’s Fund addresses the changing needs and priorities in Posey County through a competitive grant cycle.� “Without donors, these

grants would not be awarded,� says Dianna Simkins, chair of the Women’s Fund Steering Committee. “The Women’s Fund makes it possible for many members of the community to pool resources in order to significantly impact our community.�

This year the Women’s Fund is providing $11,838.03 in grants for 10 programs of eight dierent organizations. The grantees applied for funding during the 2020 competitive grant cycle. The Women’s Fund Grant Selection Committee reviewed funding requests and contacted grant applicants for an interview. Once inter-

PCCF now accepting grant applications The Posey County Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for their Community Good Grants Program.

The deadline to submit applications is 11:59 p.m. CST on Friday, July 31, 2020.

The Foundation awards Community Good grants to charitable partners located in or directly serving Posey County. Funding opportunities are available to support a broad range of local needs.

Grants are normally given as one-time support of a project but may be considered for additional support or for expansions or outgrowths of an initial project.

Charitable entities can view details related to funding requirements and access the grant application via the Foundation’s website at www.CommunityFoundationAlliance.org/Posey/grants.

Agencies and projects not eligible for funding include religious organizations proposing activities that support a religious purpose, political parties or campaigns, endowment creation or debt reduction, capital campaigns, annual appeals or membership contributions, and travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or school classes.

For questions, contact John Campbell, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact at 812-838-0288 or via email jcampbell@communityfoundationalliance.org.

views concluded, the Steering Committee made recommendations on funding to the Community Foundation.

Grants are being awarded to Thrive, for the afterschool program; River Bend Food Pantry, for the Summer Kids Feeding Program; Family Matters of Posey County, for the purchase of products for female residents of Posey County; Posey County Council on Aging to purchase, for the purchase of replacement AED pads and batteries; the Deaconess Foundation, to expand mammography outreach in Posey County; At the Cross Mission Inc., to purchase food for those in need; Big

Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana, to support the one-to-one mentoring program in Posey County; Mount Vernon Youth Baseball and Softball for the purchase of field maintenance equipment, field maintenance, and the purchase of sports equipment.

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Briefly North Posey Class of 1975 to hold 45th reunion North Posey Class of 1975 will hold its 45th Class Reunion on August 15, 2020 at the Red Wagon, in Poseyville, Ind. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Eda (Morlan) Jung 812-550-4384 or Cindy (Will) Kemmerling 812-205-6492.

Friends of WMI to continue Fourth of July tradition The Friends of the Working Men’s Institute will continue with their traditional July Fourth program this year in a slightly different way. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their program will be produced through Facebook Live on Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m.; facebook.com/NewHarmony WorkingMensinstitute/.

Parts of the program will be from previous years’ events and parts will be live.

The welcome and Pledge of Allegiance will be given by Katie Reineke Pritchett, President of the Friends of the WMI. Mrs. Amanda Wilson, Principal of West Elementary School, will read the Declaration of Independence and the keynote address will be given by Mrs. Tamara Allison, a teacher and a Working Men’s Institute Trustee. Mrs. Allison’s talk is entitled “Public

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USDA Extends Farmers to Families Food Box Program Contracts for Some Vendors U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend the contracts of select vendors from the first round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. “These extensions are a testament to the great work done by these vendors in support of American agriculture and the American people. They are also a testament that the program is accomplishing what we intended – supporting U.S. farmers and distributors and getting food to those who need it most.

It’s a real trifecta, which is why we call it a win-win-win,� said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “The efforts of everyone involved form the backbone of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program and its goal to help fill the hunger gap in all of our communities.�

Anniversary Ray and Staci Cox Ray and Staci Cox will happily celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary on June 23, 2020. They were married at Saint Francis Xavier Church in Poseyville, Ind., on June 23, 1990. They have been blessed with four precious sons, Cody, Bo, Dalton and Ace. The three oldest boys have added even more sweetness by bringing their beautiful, forever girls, Laura, Lexi and Faith, into their lives. To celebrate, they are planning a loving family vacation to the mountains in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Life is good.

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South Gibson Babe Ruth baseball up and running

By Chris Morlan At last, baseball is back. The South Gibson Babe Ruth Baseball League opening night was on Monday, June 15. The first game of the year was between the two Posey County teams. Saint Phillips, last years’ regular season champion and Saint Wendel, last years’ tournament champion. These two teams squared off at Saint Wendel. It was also the first game as head coaches for Josh Elpers (Saint Wendel) and Brad Van Bibber (Saint Phillips). Saint Wendel kept up their momentum in this game and defeated Saint Phillips 16-6.

During the bottom of the first inning, Saint Wendel scored three runs when Owen Wunderlich hit a double with loaded bases and drove in all three baserunners. In the bottom of the second inning, Saint Wendel scored five more runs and led 8-0. Saint Phillips got their first hit of the game and scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning. Saint Wendel gave up four runs in the top of the fifth inning and led 13-6. This game was called by the ten-run rule in the bottom of the fifth inning when Saint Wendel scored three runs to win 16-6.

Owen Wunderlich was perfect at the plate for Saint Wendel. Wunderlich went four for four with five RBIs, a double, two runs and a stolen base. Tanner Halbig went three for four hitting with three runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base. Nolan Kihn went two for three with four RBIs, a double, one run, a walk and a stolen base. Mason Wundelich went one for two with four runs scored, a double, two walks, and an RBI. Drew Martin had one hit, three walks and scored three times. Brock Schreiber had one hit, an RBI, one run and two walks. Isaac Luigs had a hit and scored a run. Gavin Corne drove in one hitter and was hit by a pitch, while

Dylan Ahola scored a run.

For Saint Phillips, Ethan Kissel went two for three at the plate with two RBIs. Tyler Sitzman got a hit, scored two runs, walked once and was hit by a pitch. Nick Couch had one hit. Cooper Darr had one RBI and scored a run, Kurt Denning scored a run and one RBI, Cain Boehman walked once, James Bohleber scored a run and walked, Brody Maasberg walked and scored a run, Levi Maasberg walked and scored a run.

On the pitchers’ mound, Drew Martin got the win for Saint Wendel. Martin pitched four innings, gave up two hits, two runs, one walk and struck out seven hitters on 61 pitches. Nick Couch took the loss for Saint Phillips. Couch pitched three innings, surrendered seven hits, eight runs, three walks with three strikeouts.

Saint Wendel 16, Owensville 1: Last Wednesday night, Saint Wendel traveled to play against Owensville. This game went in favor of Saint Wendel early on and the game was called at the end of the fourth inning.

The pitching staff for Saint Wendel was solid in this game. Cole Like got the win on the mound. Like pitched two innings, gave up no hits, no runs, no walks with four strikeouts on 27 pitches. Luke Martin threw the final two innings of the game. Martin surrendered two hits, one run, one walk and struck out three hitters.

At the plate, Saint Wendel had nine hits as a team. Mason Wunderlich had two hits, two RBIs and two runs scored. Drew Martin also had two hits in the game with an RBI, one walk, two stolen bases and scored four times. Owen Wunderlich had one hit, four RBIs, three runs scored, two stolen bases and a walk. Nolan Kihn got a hit, two RBIs, two runs scored, two stolen bases and a walk. Dylan Ahola had a hit with four RBIs, Ethan Stolfleth got a hit and

a stolen base, Brock Schreiber had one RBI, Luke Martin got a hit and an RBI, Caige Christie walked three times, Tanner Halbig scored twice, stole a base and walked two times, Evan Tuley had one RBI, Gavin Corne walked once and Cole Like scored a run.

Saint Phillips 5, Reinbrecht Homes 0: Last Wednesday night, Saint Phillips bounced back from their season opening loss and shutout Reinbrecht Homes 5-0. Ethan Kissel pitched a solid game for Saint Phillips and got the win.

Kissel threw five innings, allowed two hits, no runs, two walks and struck out four batters.

Cooper Darr closed out the game on the mound for two innings giving up no hits, no runs, two walks with three strikeouts.

Nick Couch went two for four at the plate with three RBIs. Tyler Sitzman went two for four hitting with a double and scored a run.

Ethan Stolz went two for three with a RBI, one run, a stolen base and a walk. Cooper Darr went one for two hitting with a double, a run scored and was hit by a pitch twice. Kurt Denning went one for four with two runs scored.

Ethan Kissel drove in one hitter and walked two times.

Saint Wendel 12, SG Eye Care 11: This game got a little scary last Thursday evening for Saint Wendel in the bottom of the seventh inning. SG Eye Care was down 12-4 in their final at bat and scored seven runs. Saint Wendel held on to beat SG Eye Care by one run and remained undefeated in league play.

Nolan Kihn was the winning pitcher for Saint Wendel. Kihn threw three innings, surrendered three hits, one run, three walks and struck out four batters. Drew Martin got the save on the mound for Saint Wendel. Martin pitched in the final inning of the game and gave up two hits, a run, no walks with three strikeouts.

Nolan Kihn went three for four hitting with six RBIs. Owen Wunderlich went one for four at the plate with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base. Mason Wunderlich went two for three with two runs scored, two walks and two stolen bases. Tanner Halbig went two for

four with two scores and a walk. Drew Martin scored three times across home plate, walked twice and stole two bases. Caige Christie went one for one hitting with two runs scored and two walks. Cole Like went one for two at the plate. Brock Schreiber walked once, Dylan Ahola scored a run and Luke Martin drove in one batter.

Saint Phillips 11, Owensville 0: In their first home game of the season, Saint Phillips got the bats going and shutout Owensville for their second win in a row. This was also Saint Phillips second game in a row shutting out their opponent. For the game, Saint Phillips had 14 hits and held Owensville to three hits. Nick Couch was awarded as the winning pitcher in the game. Couch threw three innings, only allowing one hit, no runs, no walks with five strikeouts. Kurt Denning pitched the final two innings and gave up two hits, no runs, one walk and struck out two batters.

Ethan Kissel went three for four hitting with a double, four RBIs and a run scored. Tyler Sitzman went two for three with a double, three runs scored and one walk. Cooper Darr went two for two at the plate with a double, three RBIs, three runs scored and hit by a pitch twice. Ethan Stolz went one for three with an RBI and a walk. Kurt Denning went one for three with a run scored and a walk. Nick Couch went one for two hitting with two RBIs and a walk. Brody Maasberg went one for one with a run scored and a walk. James Bohleber had one hit and scored a run. Cain Boehman had one hit, James Van Bibber had a hit, JT Stinnett drove in a hitter and walked once, while Evan Masterson scored a run. After the game, Saint Phillips Coach Brad Van Bibber said, “I’m proud of our team through these first few games. It’s been different this season with limited practice time, we haven’t even had a practice with our whole team together. We’re still trying to figure everybody out, but we’ve got a good group of young men. I’m just waiting to see who steps up to become our leaders. Hopefully we keep showing improvement and having fun.�

Arena Coach Nic Pierce talks to his team between innings this week at the north Posey youth Baseball fields. Most agree that it is good to see the youngsters out on the fields having fun again after the quarantine. Photo by Dave Pearce

This week in the history of International Sports

By Chris Morlan Below are events that took place in the history of sports during the week of June 23-29.

Some of you may remember these games or stories from the past that brought you joyful memories. Some of you may have never heard of these milestones in the history of sports. Either way, there are some interesting facts that have taken place over time and reading something you never knew or heard about makes it even more interesting.

June 23- (1894) The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin. (1961) Chicago Cub Ernie Banks ends his 717 consecutive-gamesplayed. (1988) Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat begin their NBA expansion draft.

(2003) Barry Bonds steals second base against the Los Angeles Dodgers to become the first player in MLB history to have 500 career homers and 500 steals. (2005) NBA Finals: San Antonio Spurs (Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili) beat the Detroit Pistons (Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace) four games to three. Duncan was named NBA Finals MVP. (2008) Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners hit a grand slam home run against New York Mets. Hernandez was the first pitcher to hit a grand slam since Steve Dunning in 1971. (2011) NBA Draft: Duke point guard Kyrie Irving was the first overall pick taken by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

(2016) NBA Draft: LSU point guard Ben Simmons was the first overall player picked by the Philadelphia 76ers.

June 24- (1894) decision to hold modern Olympics every four years. (1922) American Professional Football Association renamed the National Football League. (1922) US

football team Chicago Staleys become the Chicago Bears.

(1968) Joe Frazier knocks out Manuel Ramos in two rounds for the heavyweight boxing title. (1979) Rickey Henderson debuts for the Oakland A’s and steals his first base.

(1988) Cleveland Indians pitcher Doug Jones sets record of 14 consecutive saves.

(1991) NHL adopts instant-replay and tenth of second clock in final minute. (1992) NBA Draft: LSU center Shaquille O’Neal was the first overall pick taken by the Orlando Magic. (1994) Jeff Bagwell of the Houston Astros is the 28th player in MLB history to hit two home runs in an inning.

(1997) Mark McGwire hits a 538-foot home run. (1997) Seattle Mariner Randy Johnson strikes out 19 Oakland Athletic hitters and still loses.

(2004) NBA Draft: Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy power forward Dwight Howard was the first pick by the Orlando Magic. (2012) For the first time, female athletes will be allowed to compete for Saudi Arabia at the Olympics.

(2013) Stanley Cup Final: Chicago Blackhawks defeat Boston Bruins 3-2 for 4-2 series victory. This was the

Blackhawks fifth Championship.

June 25- (1968) Bobby Bonds hits a grand slam in his first major league game with the Giants. (1978) FIFA World Cup Final: Striker Mario Kempes scores two goals as Argentina beats the Netherlands 3-1. (1988) Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 1,000th consecutive game. (1991) Martina Navratilova wins record 100th singles match at Wimbledon, beating Elna Reinach of South Africa 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round. (1994) FIFA World Cup: 1,500th goal scored in World Cup history by Caceres of Argentina. (1997) NBA Draft: Wake Forest power forward Tim Duncan was the first overall pick taken by the San Antonio Spurs. (1999) NBA Finals: San Antonio Spurs (David Robinson and Tim Duncan) beat New York Knicks (Latrell Sprewell, Patrick Ewing, Allan Houston and Larry Johnson) four games to one. (2014) Luis Suarez of Brazil is charged with biting at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (2015) NBA Draft: Kentucky center Karl-Anthony Towns was the first overall pick taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

By Chris Morlan IHSAA and IDOE grant student athletes workouts on school campuses The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) will allow student athletes to do workouts at their schools starting on July 6. The workout opportunities will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7 until 8:30 a.m. and from 5 until 6:30 p.m. (Students athletes are only allowed to attend one workout per day). It is highly encouraged that all student athletes that want to play sports during the 2020-2021 school to attend as many workouts as possible.

Before you can participate in these workouts, all student athletes must complete the 2020-2021 Health History Update Questionnaire and Consent and Release Certificate. For this school year, anyone who had an IHSAA physical for the 2019-2020 season will not be required to have a physical. If there are any questions regarding the certificate, workouts or anything else pertained to the athletes should contact their school athletic director.

South Gibson Babe Ruth League Standings 1. Saint Wendel 3-0 2. VFW 2-1 3. Saint Phillips 2-1 4. Reinbrecht Homes 1-2 5. SG Eye Care 1-2 6. Owensville 0-3

Scores from last week: Monday, June 15 SG Eye Care 9, Reinbrecht Homes 8 VFW 14, Owensville 1 Saint Wendel 16, Saint Phillips 6 Wednesday, June 17 Saint Wendel 16, Owensville 1 VFW 11, SG Eye Care 0 Saint Phillips 5, Reinbrecht Homes 0 Thursday, June 18 Reinbrecht Homes 11, VFW 0 Saint Wendel 12, SG Eye Care 11 Saint Phillips 10, Owensville 0 Upcoming games: Wednesday, June 24 Reinbrecht Homes at Saint Wendel Owensville at SG Eye Care Saint Phillips at VFW Thursday, June 25 SG Eye Care at Reinbrecht Homes Owensville at VFW Saint Wendel at Saint Phillips Monday, June 29 Owensville at Saint Wendel VFW at SG Eye Care Reinbrecht Homes at Saint Phillips Games at Saint Phillips will start at 5:30 p.m. All other games will start at 6 p.m.

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S T F B D P When news struck last week that the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;otherâ&#x20AC;? newspaper is closing its doors this week, I immediately began to receive calls and texts.

Some of those were calls questioning the validity of the news while others were calls of â&#x20AC;&#x153;congratulationsâ&#x20AC;? that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;competitionâ&#x20AC;? was going to be gone.

I appreciate the fact that many, many years of hard work have made the Posey County News as stable as possible in a world facing ďŹ nancial uncertainty and a pandemic. However, hearing that yet another small newspaper and another voice is being silenced did not exactly thrill me.

Although I agree that a county of only 27,000 people probably does not really need two newspapers, it saddened me to see another publication losing its right to express its news and views on the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topics. In all honesty, the majority of the news stories reported in our two newspapers were predominantly the same. About the only place where there was much disagreement was on the Opinion Pageâ&#x20AC;Śand thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why newspapers are aďŹ&#x20AC;orded

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Another voice is silenced that one page each week where people are free to express their personal opinions on the issues of the day. I consider the Opinion Page to be sacred space. It is a page given protection by the laws governing newspapers where it is exempt from libelâ&#x20AC;Świthin reason.

It has been a long time since I was an intern learning the ropes of reporting and everything that goes along with it. Since my original degree is in accounting, I had to be retrained both educationally and mentally for a job in journalism.

Over the years, I have learned just how valuable the right to free speech is in America. However, almost 40 years in, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m beginning to think that our right to speak and to have an opinion is coming under heavy ďŹ re. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start last week. It has been brewing for a long time. We have raised a spoiled generation (or two) without much controversy.

These generations have not learned the skills necessary to survive in a world where there are people with diďŹ&#x20AC;erent opinions and every day brings different situations and opinions.

These skills are aďŹ&#x20AC;ectionately know as coping skills. This generation has never seen or heard about the lasting eďŹ&#x20AC;ects

of war. For the most part, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20-somethings have grown up pretty much with everything they have wanted or needed. It seems that their idea of changing the world means trying to change the minds of those who raised them and those in control of our government.

Not only are individuals trying to change the minds but it seems that is not enough.

There is a faction who wants to change the ability of individuals to think for themselves.

If the individual does think for themselves and comes up with a diďŹ&#x20AC;erent opinion on the issue(s) than this faction, the answer seems to be to silence all other opinions. There is no intellectual discourse but only belittling and crucifying the individual(s) who think diďŹ&#x20AC;erently.

I learned early on that not everyone is going to think like me. Not everyone is going to like me. Not everyone is going to want me or our newspaper to be successful. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m even OK with that. However, the true answer lies in discussion and attempting to ďŹ nd the common ground, rather than concentrating on the diďŹ&#x20AC;erences.

To begin with, we are all human and we all live in a free country. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe that, we have some basic differences that probably are not

going to be overcome. However, I do not try to silence your voice and it is not right for you to attempt to silence mine.

The role of the community newspaper is highly underestimated. Where else are you going to go to ďŹ nd stories about the town council meetings in Cynthiana, Poseyville, New Harmony, and Mount Vernon?

Believe me, there is no one else who is going to spend valuable time and resources to bring you an account of what happens in those meetings. NO one else in the area is going to keep you informed of the actions of the Posey County Council or the Posey County Commissioners. Each county department has its own meetings to plan and discuss plans and without a local newspaper, you will not become familiar with these plans until they are thrust upon you.

Each week, we publish a Legals section. It would behoove each reader to keep an eye on this section. It gives

insight to what is going to be happening in the coming weeks or months, sometimes right in your neighborhood.

A perfect example is the information that was legally required to be published before the wind energy companies could receive any type of OK to move forward with their projects.

While I hate to see another newspaper close its doors, in Posey County this simply increases the pressure on me and on our staďŹ&#x20AC; and writers to get as many stories as we can and accurately report them.

Because at this point, we have become Posey Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only source of local news.

Neither this newspaper nor I will bow to the desires of the few who would have us be silenced. My opinion may not be the same as yours but our opinion deserves to be heard.

This is why we welcome Letters to the Editor, to enable everyday citizens to have a voice that can be heard.

While social media has its

place in the gossip columns, it has no place on the sacred pages of the newspaper without its facts being checked.

One frenzy feeds oďŹ&#x20AC; another.

Going back to my early days as an intern, I once had a mentor who told me that at some time, probably in my lifetime, the medium for selfexpression would probably be questioned, threatened, or even extinguished. We see that coming to fruition today.

I ask for your support in keeping a newspaper voice in the wilderness of Posey County. Who else is going to attempt to keep an eye on local government? Who is going to keep an accurate record of the generations of families who have lived and have died in our fair county. I have always said, this newspaper does not belong to me. It belongs to the people of Posey County.

As long as you want to keep it by show of visible support, we will endeavor to keep it going. At this point, the choice is yours.

Wendy McNamara, State Representative Scholarship available to seventh, eighth grade students Hoosier students completing eighth grade must sign up for the 21st Century Scholarship program by June 30.

The scholarship provides eligible students up to four years of undergraduate tuition at public colleges or universities in Indiana. As college tuition rises, this program is an opportunity for many young Hoosiers to aďŹ&#x20AC;ord a college education and achieve their career goals.

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Those heading into seventh and eighth grade can apply now, but once in high school, students are no longer eligible to apply. Certain exceptions are made for students in foster care.

Remembering My Father

When I was around ten years old, my dad fashioned a trapezoid-shaped car-top carrier out of plywood and mounted it on top of our brand new â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;63 Ford Fairlane station wagon. He painted it the same color as the car -- beige. During the summer between my fourth and ďŹ fth grade years, the family traveled across the country to California in that car. During the days, we stowed our luggage in the carrier.

At night, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d pull into a state park, a national park, or sometimes a roadside park and camp. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take out the luggage and

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my brother and I would sleep up top. Mom and Dad would fold the back seat forward and sleep in the back of the car. My threeyear-old sister slept in the front seat. The station wagon also had a metal fold-up seat that faced the rear window. For most of that three-week trip, I rode in that seat, looking back to see where we had just been. (Pause for reďŹ&#x201A;ectionâ&#x20AC;Ś) In our three-week trip we went to lots of places: The Corn Palace, The Badlands, The Black Hills, Mount Rushmore. Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tower. Yellowstone, Las Vegas, Yosemite, Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf, The Grand Canyon, The Painted Desert. PetriďŹ ed Forest. Mesa Verde, the Mormon Tabernacleâ&#x20AC;Ś At a motel in Salt Lake City, on one of the rare nights we

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tive in Mount Vernon, another Posey County native friend of mine, Basil Stratton, told me that his grandfather, Walker Bennet, was an eyewitness.

Walker told Basil that as a young boy he was present and saw several white men, including Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, force Harrison into the steam engine. Basilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather told Basil he never forgot the Black manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s screams and the smell of his burning ďŹ&#x201A;esh.

I have long thought that a photograph of the lynchings might be the evidence needed to ďŹ nally get a memorial to the victims erected on the Posey County Courthouse campus.

And yesterday my friends, Liz and JeďŹ&#x20AC; Miller of Posey County, emailed me a copy of just such a photograph.

JeďŹ&#x20AC; and Liz received the copy from our mutual friend and historian, Ray Kessler of Mount Vernon. Ray told me when we spoke by phone last night that he got the photograph from Karen McBride Christensen of Indianapolis who retrieved the picture from Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emory University archives. I do not, as yet, know how it came to be there. Because of its graphic nature I have not attached it to this newspaper article. However, it did call me to reprise an article on race relations I ďŹ rst published July 4, 2005. Gentle Reader, as recent events may lead one to conclude the issues discussed in that article remain raw in our national psyche today, I oďŹ&#x20AC;er it once more for your consideration.

Happy Birthday To U.S. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Have A Party And Invite Everyone! (Week of July 4, 2005) The United States Supreme Court has occasionally succumbed to popular opinion then later attempted to atone for it. The Dred Scott (1857) and Plessy v. Ferguson (1892) cases come to mind as examples of institutionalized injustice with the partial

I was born in Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma where I spent my ďŹ rst 19 years (1943-1962). Osage County is adjacent to Tulsa and Tulsa County. The Tulsa race riots of 1921 were never mentioned during my 12 years of public education and one year at Oklahoma State University.

I served as a judge in Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana from 1981-2018. Until March 14, 1990 the lynchings of African Americans that took place on the courthouse campus on October 12, 1878 were unknown to me and never brought to my attention.

Upon being made aware of the Posey County murders I began to search for more complete information. A friend of mine, Glenn Curtis, who was born and raised in Posey County advised me he had seen a photograph of the 4 young Black men hanging from locust trees outside the courthouse door. He told me he remembered the elongated necks, swollen tongues and cue ball sized eyes of the hanging bodies. I have searched for a copy of that photograph since 1990.

My friend, Doug McFadden, who was also born and raised in rural Posey County told me that his grandfather told Doug that the day after the lynchings Dougâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather watched as white citizens used the hanging young Black men for target practice. And while there was no photograph taken of the young Black man Daniel Harrison, Jr. who on October 10, 1878 was burned to death in the ďŹ re box of a locomo-

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remedy of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) being administered many years later.

In Dred Scott, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that American Negroes had no rights which the law was bound to protect as they were non-persons under the U.S. Constitution.

And in Plessy, the Court held that Mr. Plessy could not legally ride in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;whites onlyâ&#x20AC;? railroad car. The Court declared that laws that merely create distinctions but not unequal treatment based on race were constitutional. Separate But Equal was born.

Our original U.S. Constitution of 1787 disenfranchised women, and recognized only three-ďŹ fths of every Black and Native American person, and even that was only for census purposes. Our Indiana Constitution of 1852 discouraged Negro migration to our state in spite of Posey County Constitutional Convention Delegate, Robert Dale Owenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, eloquent pleas for fair treatment for all.

Were these documents penned by evil men? I think not. They were the result of that omnipotent god of politics, compromise, which is often good, but sometimes is not. Should you have read this column recently you may recall that I strongly encourage compromise in court, in appropriate cases.

However, as one who grew up in a state where the compromise of the post Civil War judges and politicians led to the legal segregation of schools, restaurants, and public transportation, I can attest that some compromises simply foist the sins of the deal makers onto future generations.

When I was six years old, my seven year old brother, Philip, and I made our ďŹ rst bus trip to our fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

family in southern Oklahoma.

We lived on the Osage Indian Nation in northeastern Oklahoma.

It sounds exotic but our hometown, Pawhuska, looked a lot like any town in Posey County.

In 1950 our parents did not have to worry about sending their children oďŹ&#x20AC; with strangers except to admonish us not to bother anyone and to always mind our elders.

When mom and dad took us to the MKT&O (Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma) bus station it was hot that July day. Oklahoma in July is like southern Indiana in July, Without The Shade Trees!

My brother and I were thirsty so we raced to the two porcelain water fountains in the shot gun building that was about 40 feet from north to south and 10 feet from east to west.

Phil slid hard on the linoleum ďŹ&#x201A;oor and beat me to the nearest fountain.

And while I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like losing the contest, since the other fountain was right next to the ďŹ rst one, I stepped to it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmy, wait â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til your brother is ďŹ nished. James Marion! I said wait!â&#x20AC;?

Dad, of course, said nothing. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to; we knew that whatever mom said was the law. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thirsty. Why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I get a drink from this one?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Son, look at that sign. It says â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;colored.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Philip, quit just hanging on that fountain; let your brother up there.â&#x20AC;?

Of course, the next thing I wanted to do was use the restroom so I turned towards the four that were crammed into the space for one: â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Men,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;White Ladies,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Colored Men,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Colored Women.â&#x20AC;?

After mom inspected us and slicked down my cowlick again, we got on the bus and I â&#x20AC;&#x153;took oďŹ&#x20AC; a kit-

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didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t camp out or stay with relatives, I accidentally jumped into the deep end of the motel pool and almost drowned. I ďŹ&#x201A;ailed around in panic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thrashing, splashing -- until Dad reached out a strong right arm and pulled me out of deep water. My dad did that more than several times over the years, metaphorically speaking. Sometimes when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ďŹ nd myself in circumstances that were over my head, Dad was the one who lifted me from the deep water and set me back on solid footing. Over the years I learned how to swim. And from this day forward, I swim on my own. Thanks Dad. Edited transcript of text read at my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral, June 3, 2014.

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ingâ&#x20AC;? to the very back.

I beat Phil, but there was a man already sitting on the only bench seat. I really wanted to lie down on that seat but the man told me I had to go back up front. And as he was an adult, I followed his instructions.

Philip said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sit back there. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for coloreds. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why that colored man said for you to go up front.â&#x20AC;?

That was the ďŹ rst time I noticed the man was diďŹ&#x20AC;erent. That was, also, the point where the sadness in his eyes and restrained anger in his voice crept into my awareness.

As a friend of mine sometimes says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No big diďŹ&#x20AC;erence, no big difference, big diďŹ&#x20AC;erence.â&#x20AC;?

And if all this seems as though it comes from a country far far away and long long ago, Posey County segregated its Black and White school children for almost 100 years after 600,000 men died in the Civil War. In fact, some of Mount Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schools were not fully integrated until after Brown was decided in 1954.

And, whether we have learned from our history or are simply repeating it may depend upon whom we ask. Our Arab American, Muslim, Black, Native American, and Hispanic citizens, as well as several other â&#x20AC;&#x153;usual suspects,â&#x20AC;? may think the past is merely prologue.

Sometimes it helps for me to remember what this Fourth of July thing is really about. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday party; maybe we should invite everyone.

There is nothing equal about separate.

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Free Webinar: Food Budgeting and Meal Planning Although restaurants are slowing beginning to open, COVID-19 has many people finding themselves eating at home much more often. Families may be feeling a financial strain due to reduction or loss of income. On Wednesday, June 24 from 12 - 1 p.m. CST a free webinar is available to help people navigate food budgeting and meal planning during this time of change and uncertainty.

The “Food Budgeting and Meal Planning” session is a collaborative effort of Purdue Extension Educators in Perry, Posey, and Spencer Counties. Megan Jaspersen and Kristen Lowry will share research based information intended to help individuals get the most from their food dollars, plan nutritious meals, and reduce food waste.

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Celebrating a shelter pets independence RAMTEC Industries and Posey Humane Society will be hosting a “Celebrating a Shelter Pets Independence” Cookout/Fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature adoption specials, hot dogs, brats, sweet treats, games, prize drawing, and Fourth of July pet photos. Donations will be accepted. Posey Humane Society is located at 6500 Leonard Road in Mount Vernon (behind Hawg N’ Sauce) and can be contacted at 812-838-3211.

Court News Arrests June 9 Andrew Graham - Saint Louis, Mo. - Operating While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving - PCS June 10 April Amos - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine, False Informing, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia (failure to appear) - PCS June 11 Reginald Mann - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Domestic Battery (petition to revoke) PCS Brandon Kuhlenschmidt - Evansville - Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving While Suspended - PCS June 13 Trent Givens - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated - MVPD Jimmy Oran - Evansville Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine - PCS June 14 Floyd Miller - Mount Vernon - Domestic Battery - PCS June 15 Lisa Webster - Mount Vernon - Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana - MVPD Andrew Howe - Mount Vernon - Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana - MVPD Owen Garrett - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Attempted Dealing in Methamphetamine - PCS Owen Garrett - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Dealing in Methamphetamine - PCS Owen Garrett - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Invasion of Privacy (motion to forfeit bond) - PCS Owen Garrett - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Invasion of Privacy - PCS June 17 Heath Ashley - Evansville Domestic Battery - ISP

Ryan Mason - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Criminal Confinement, Intimidation, Domestic Battery - PCS Complaints June 7 2:46 a.m. - Domestic Violence - No information Broadway Ave, Evansville 2:49 a.m. - Suspicious Caller advised there is a subject lying on the side of the road between construction cones. Advised he looked like he was possibly sleeping SR 62, Mount Vernon 3:21 a.m. - Welfare Check - Caller advised her daughter called, screaming saying she needed help. Possible domestic situation with male subject - Main Street, Mount Vernon 11:02 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Male subject is outside, screaming - Elk Trail Dr, Evansville 4:20 p.m. - General Complaint - Male subject damaged fence last summer and advised he would fix it. Caller advised every time she tries to get him to pay for it, he refuses to pay.

Caller also stated that he has been trespassing - Second Street, Mount Vernon 5:33 p.m. - Message - Wants her husband to be served with papers on a protective order.

Says he was at the house today while she was gone - North Street, Cynthiana 7:52 p.m. - Theft - Advised her son just left with all her stuff. They have emptied and ransacked her house - Water Street, Mount Vernon 11:50 p.m. - Theft - Has car stereo equipment stolen off the porch - Lower Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon June 8 1:30 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Boyfriend at residence, slamming things inside the residence - Lee Drive, Mount Vernon 2:07 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised home now,

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States subject is drunk - Lee Drive, Mount Vernon 8:58 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - One male and one female arguing. Male subject punched dog. Both subjects just walked inside house on Pearl Street - Third Street, Mount Vernon June 10 2:14 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Wants husband out of residence. Verbal argument Vine Street, Mount Vernon 2:36 p.m. - Message - Request to speak to officer reference domestic dispute. Maintenance has located $2000 of damage - Main Street, Mount Vernon 4:52 p.m. - Message Male subject has texted caller threatening texts. Advised she had a protective order served on him today - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 6:48 p.m. - Noise Complaint - Two or three juveniles riding dirt bikes. Advised they do not have mufflers and are very loud. They are driving recklessly around vehicles and popping wheelies - Main Street, Griffin 6:56 p.m. - Violation of Restraining Order - Female subject violated protective order. Called prosecutor and he advised to call in and request officers to come look at documents - Sauerkraut Lane, Mount Vernon 7:29 p.m. - BOL - Male subject, suspect in a domestic battery. Driving a white F250 dually, black headache rack and possibly missing tailgate.

If located stop and hold - Taylor Ave, New Harmony June 11 2:20 a.m. - General Complaint - Advised male subject was there earlier today. Caller advised that she made him leave today. Caller advised

2020-99 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that Dawn Kuhn was, on the 11th day of June, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Harry Lowell Hess, who died on the 30th day of April, 2020.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Mount Vernon, Indiana, this 15th day of June, 2020.

Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court for Posey County, Indiana Beth McFadin Higgins (IN#11615-65) ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE McFadin Higgins & Folz, LLP 227 Main Street Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620 Telephone: (812) 838-9720 bethmh@mhfmvlaw.com Published in the Posey County News on June 23, June 30, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-98 NOTICE OF ADOPTION To the taxpayers of the Town of Cynthiana, Indiana.

You are hereby notified that on June 1, 2020, the Town of Cynthiana, Posey County, Indiana, pursuant to notice heretofore given, and under and by virtue of Indiana Code 36-9-15.5 duly adopted a plan whereby a Cumulative Capital Development Fund was established to provide the following: for all uses as set out in Indiana Code 36-9-15.5.

The fund will be provided for by a property tax rate of $0.05 per one hundred dollars ($100) of taxable real and personal property within the taxing unit beginning in 2020 payable in 2021 and thereafter, continuing until reduced or rescinded.

50 or more taxpayers in the taxing unit who will be affected by the tax rate and corresponding levy may file a petition with the Posey County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of this Notice setting forth their objections to the proposed cumulative fund. Upon the filing of the petition, the County Auditor shall immediately certify the same of the Department of Local Government Finance, at which point the Department will fix a date for and conduct a public hearing on the proposed cumulative fund before issuing its approval, disapproval, or modification thereof.

Dated this 11th day of June, 2020.

Cindy Schmitz Clerk-Treasurer CONTACT NAME: Jason Spindler ADDRESS: 112 N. Main St. Princeton, IN 47670 PHONE NUMBER: (812)-506-4074 EMAIL: jason@spindlerlaw.com TAXING UNIT: Town of Cynthiana COUNTY: Posey Published in the Posey County News on June 23, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-100 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY A. HERRON, DECEASED

) ) SS: IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT ) ) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2005-EU-000022 )

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that William J. Herron was on the 11th day of May, 2020 appointed personal representative of the estate of Peggy A. Herron, deceased, who died on March 28, 2020, and were authorized to administer said Estate without court supervision.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

DATED this 12th day of May, 2020.

Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Jaime Simpson Deputy Clerk W. Trent Van Haaften #15587-65 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR ATTORNEYS AT LAW 204 Main Street, P.O. Box 1026 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 (812) 838-1400 Published in the Posey County News on June 23, June 30, 2020 - hspaxlp

subject left a pistol under the pillow on the bed. Caller is requesting a deputy come retrieve the pistol - Fifer Hills Road, Griffin

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2020-97 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

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IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT

IN RE THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF LORETTA J. ENGLEBRIGHT

CAUSE NO. 65C01-2006-EU-000034

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Brian L. Petty, was on the 10th day of June, 2020 appointed personal representative of the Estate of Loretta J. Englebright, Deceased (“Decedent”), who died intestate on December 16, 2019. The Estate will be administered without supervision.

All persons who have claims against this Estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the Decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

DATED this 11th day of June, 2020.

CLERK: By: Donna Curtis Deputy Clerk Adam J. Farrar Adam Farrar IN # 24871-82 VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW LLC Attorneys at Law 204 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 adam@vhflawyers.com Phone: (812) 838-1400 Fax: (812) 838-1401 Published in the Posey County News on June 16, June 23, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-92 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE 65-20-0028-SS 7/23/2020 THE IRREVOCABLE INCOME-ONLY TRUST AGREEMENT DAT C/O ADAM FARRAR, VAN HAAFTAN & FARRAR 204 MAIN STREET MT. VERNON IN 47620 Sheriff Sale file Number: 65-20-0028-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $65,084.64 Cause No: 65D01-1907-MF-000308 Plaintiff: LEGENCE BANK Defendant: ANDREA HOWARD FIKIA ANDREA FALLOWFIELD and ET AL. By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County County Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: Lot No. 4 Block A, located in Williams Fourth Addition to the Town of Poseyville, Indiana. Also, Lot Number Three (3) in Williams Fourth Addition to Poseyville, Indiana. Subject to any easements, rights-ofway, restrictions or any prior conveyances and reservations of record.

Commonly known as: 92 EAST OAK STREET, POSEYVILLE, IN 47633 Parcel No. 65-23-20-220-008.000-012 AND 65-23-20-220-007.000-012 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners. * An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs.

Rhonda S. Miller, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 22872-42 Smith & Miller LLP By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant PO Box 3435 Carbondale, IL 62902 Phone: 812-838-1321 (812) 882-0222 Center Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein.

PLEASE SERVE: THE IRREVOCABLE INCOME-ONLY TRUST AGREE ANDREA HOWARD F/K/A C/O ADAM FARRAR, VAN HAAFTAN & FARRAR ANDREA FALLOWFIELD 204 MAIN STREET 92 EAST OAK STREET MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620 POSEYVILLE, IN 47633 2020-92 CONTINUED STATE OF INDIANA IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF POSEY TERRI LYNN LEWIS, GREGORY ALAN LEWIS, AND CONNIE J. JOYCE, AS CO-TRUSTEES UNDER THE IRREVOCABLE INCOME-ONLY TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 19, 2016, Plaintiff, CAUSE NO. 65D01-2006-PL-000155 v.

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND UNKNOWN DEFENDANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE On June 5, 2020, the above-captioned Plaintiff(s) filed a Complaint to Quiet Title and for Declaratory Judgment in the Posey County Superior Court under the above referenced cause number. This proceeding is pending. On July 5, 2020, the Plaintiff(s) intend(s) to move the Court for judgment on the Complaint. The legal names and addresses of the Defendant(s) is/are as follows: Indiana Department of Revenue AND Indiana Attorney General’s Office P.O. Box 1104 302 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46206-1104 Indianapolis, IN 46204 The purpose of the Complaint is to quiet title to the following real estate located in Posey County County, Indiana: Part of the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Two (2), Township Seven (7) South, Range Twelve (12) West, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 2, Township 7 South, Range 12 West; said corner being designated by a bolt in the concrete pavement of State Highway #62, thence north 89 degrees 33’ east, along and upon the north line of said quarter quarter section 400 feet to an “x” mark in the concrete pavement, thence south and parallel with the west line of said quarter quarter section, 577.5 feet to an iron pipe; thence south 89 degrees 33 minutes west, and parallel with the north line of said quarter quarter section, 400 feet to an iron pin thence north along and upon the west line of said quarter quarter section, 577.70 feet to the place of beginning, containing 5.30 acres, more or less, SUBJECT TO the rights of the State of Indiana in and to a portion of the above described real estate.

EXCEPT: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 7 South, Range 12 West, Marrs Township, Posey County, Indiana, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Quarter Quarter section; thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds East along the North line of said Quarter Quarter Section 400.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West 227.26 feet to the Northeast corner of a 1.00 acre tract deeded to Wolf Brothers Property Management, Inc., as described in Instrument No. 200902661 in the office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana; thence South 86 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds West along the North line of said 1.00 acre tract 125.78 feet to the Northwest corner of said 1.00 acre tract and being the point of beginning of this description; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 10 seconds West along the West line of said 1.00 acre tract 343.63 feet to the Southwest corner of said 1.00 acre tract; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West along the North line of East Gate Subdivision as described in Deed Book 127, page 227 in the office of the Record 274.43 feet to the Northwest corner of said East Gate Subdivision; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 08 seconds East along the West line of said Quarter Quarter Section 329.36 feet; thence North 86 degrees 42 minutes 24 seconds East 274.69 feet to the point of beginning.

Excepting therefrom any access by way of the easements to the adjoining property as described in the Warranty Deed dated June 19, 2009, and recorded June 19, 2009 as Instrument No. 200902661.

Legal description provided by Stephen C. Noelle, IN REG LS#29800013.

EXCEPT: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 7 South, Range 12 West of the Second Principal Meridian, lying in Marrs Township, Posey County, Indiana, containing 1.000 acre, more or less, and more particularly described as follows: Published in the Posey County News on June 9, June 16, June 23, 2020 - hspaxlp

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on camera. Door is unlocked - Water Street, Mount Vernon 1:48 p.m. - Custodial Interference - Advised grandfather won’t let father get his kid Story Street, Poseyville 3:18 p.m. - Theft - Had money stolen from purse while working - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 4:59 p.m. - Message - Caller advised she found what was stolen - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 6:14 p.m. - Message - Advised father-in-law has property in his barn and is refusing to give it to caller - Story Street, Poseyville 7:29 p.m. - General Complaint - Male and female were fighting in silver Eclipse in parking lot and male was trying to kick female out of vehicle - SR 62, Mount Vernon June 13 9:08 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Caller advised someone slashed their pool last night Seventh Street, Mount Vernon 2:11 p.m. - Suspicious - two

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JUNE 23, 2020

A retirement driveby reception was held Friday, June 19, 2020 at Brittlebank Park in Mount Vernon in honor of educator and administrator David Frye who has devoted more than 40 years to the education of youth. Affectionately named “the Clean Up guy” he will be missed by all. Pictured left to right are: Lisa Frye, Jake and Elizabeth Frye Blegen, and David Frye. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Free produce to be distributed in MV and NP on June 25

By Amber Allyn On Thursday, June 25, volunteers will be handing out free produce and dairy boxes to each family that come to the pick up locations. There are no eligibility requirements to receive these products. The produce boxes will consist of a variety of fruits and vegetables, possibly including: apples, oranges, onions, potatoes, or cucumbers. The dairy box will contain a french onion dip, sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, and two gallons of two percent milk.

The food items are given to Family Matters through the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program through Gleaners.

Numerous companies have came together to make this possible for the community.

Thanks to Family Matters of Posey County, Purdue University Extension of Posey County, and Nix for doing what they can to help the community during these trying times. The MSD of North Posey County and the MSD of Mount Vernon are hosting the locations to give out the products and assisting to create a successful giveaway.

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Our love for our community seniors remains the same

Accepting Admissions for: • Long Term • Rehabilitation • Respite Stays

We realize the decision may be a tough one to make at this time but, we have remained COVID-19 free and have a very specific plan in place should it need to be executed.

Questions regarding admissions will be answered by calling the facility at 812-682-4104.

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Products will be given out at North Elementary School from 10 a.m. -12 p.m., and at Mount Vernon Junior High School from 1 - 3 p.m. Both locations will be drive thru pick ups. Those picking up boxes are asked

to stay in their car and a volunteer can place their products in their back seat or trunk.

For more information about the free food giveaway, please contact Family Matters at 812-838-6875.