June 8, 2021 - The Posey County News by The Posey County News

This Copy Reserved Especially For:

SUBCRIPTION SPECIAL ON PAGE C4 Inside This Week: Opinion ................A2 Obits .................... A3 Retro ....................A4 School/Bus .............A5

General ..................A8 Jump ....................A9 LifeStyle............ A10

Sports ...........B1, 2, 3 Honor Rolls .....B4, 5 Court News ..... B8, 9 Legals ................... B8

Bus Directory........B9 Classifieds..........B10

SINCE 1882 Successor to The Poseyville News & New Harmony Times

P C N $1.00

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Volume 141 Edition 23

Schmitz is two-thirds way to Triple Crown with pair of highest state awards County aﬃcial earns Sagamore of the Wabash, Kentucky Colonel honors

Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch presents the Sagamore of the Wabash Award to Posey County Commissioner Carl Schmitz with the assistance of State Representive Wendy McNamara. Schmits received the award along with another late Friday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Dave Pearce You have to get up pretty early to pull one over on Posey County Commissioner Carl Schmitz. The decorated Dairyman and Posey County official has been around the block a few times. He is known for always being early and nearly always staying late. But on Friday afternoon, Schmitz was rendered speechless after he was awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest honor that can be bestowed on an Indiana citizen. Moments later, Posey County Area Plan Commission Mark Seib presented Schmitz with the honor of Kentucky Colonel. Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch remained out of sight as Schmitz arrived at the Posey County Courthouse under the premise that his presence was required for a meeting. Quite frankly, it would not have been a meeting at all if friends and family had not found a way to get Schmitz to the area at the appointed time. His wife Delene smiled as she told the story of

how she was able to get him to ride with her to the “meeting” and because Schmitz is notoriously early, she had to drive slow and make a couple of stops to allow time for the crowd to gather on the west side of the Posey County Courthouse. Once near the scene, Schmitz was still insistent that his presence was needed in the office of Economic Development for the meeting. Finally, Delene said, I told him that we needed to head up the street and see what was going on at the courthouse. It was then that she finally had to tell him that he was getting an “award of some kind” and that he needed to be there. As Schmitz made his way up the ramp toward the courthouse, he mingled with friends and family as he eventually was instructed by his son, Hans, that it was time for the ceremony to begin and that he should take a seat.

Continued on Page A9

Habitat dinner set for Sunday Guilty plea nets 20-year term By Lois Mittino Gray Eating some yummy fried chicken this Sunday will help a deserving person get a roof over his head in the northern part of Posey County. Not only will profits from the Saint Wendel Knights of Saint John Chicken Dinner be donated to Habitat for Humanity/North Posey County, the total amount will be matched in its entirety by GAF Roofing of Mount Vernon. “Our goal is to sell 12,000 dinners that day which should generate $12,000 for our cause. Through the generosity of GAF, they will match us dollar for dollar for every dinner sold. If we make our dinner goal, we could potentially generate $24,000 in that one fundraiser. What a wonderful gift,” Deacon Mark McDonald said exuberantly. As Chairman of the local Habitat group, he initially approached GAF about making a donation and received the news of their matching donation proposal with great elation. “I only had to promise one guy a triple serving of dressing to make it happen,” he quipped with

his usual grin. “This fundraiser alone will finish up costs of the first house we build and give us a significant start on our second house,” McDonald remarked. “We have a few locations we are tentatively looking at for these builds and will make our selection by the end of June.” The chicken dinner is scheduled for Sunday, June 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knights of Saint John venue on 11714 Winery Road in Wadesville. Due to COVID precautions, it will be carry-out only, rain or shine. Meals will include fried chicken, dressing, gravy, vegetables, and rolls. Adult meals sell for $10 each and children meals are $5 each. Parishioners from the Knights organization and Saint Wendel Church will volunteer their help, as well as Habitat Committee members, to make the event a success. Deacon Mark would like to encourage persons interested in obtaining housing to fill out an

Continued on Page A9

Special to the Ediotr abuse. Mosby later confessed to molesting his On the afternoon of Thursday, June 3, 2021, step-daughter in an interview with law enforceCurtis Mosby, of Mount Vernon, appeared in the ment and was taken into custody on September Posey Circuit Court and was sentenced by Judge 24, 2019. Mosby was been housed in the Posey Craig Goedde to 20 years in County Jail since that time. prison after pleading guilty to Pursuant to his guilty plea, MosChild Molesting. by will be classified as a sexually As part of his guilty plea, violent predator under Indiana law, Mosby admitted that he perand he will be required to register formed sexual conduct on a as a sex offender for life. child under the age of 14. “I applaud the courage and Police records show that strength of this young survivor,” Mosby, age 35, molested his Posey County Prosecutor Thomstep-daughter in January 2019. as Clowers stated. “Because she The investigation was conductspoke up about the abuse inflicted ed by Indiana State Police Deby Mr. Mosby, (Indiana State Potective Wes Kuykendall. lice) Kuykendall was able to gathCurtis Mosby According to court records, er the evidence necessary to hold Kuykendall’s investigation revealed that the child Mosby accountable for his actions. While there is victim disclosed the sexual abuse to a friend in nothing that can take away the abuse and trauma September 2019. The child victim was later in- this young child suffered at the hands of Mosby, terviewed by the forensic interviewers at Holly’s there can now be some measure of closure and House, where the victim confirmed the sexual justice.”

Where will all the people live? Final of five-part series By Trisha L. Lopez The housing shortage in Posey County is a very real concern to local officials. Over the past several weeks, we’ve addressed the impact a lack of homes makes on education, development and low income families. Where do we go from here? What is being done to address the issue? Most people involved in the discussion agree that a long term solution will take time. There is no overnight fix. Posey County Councilman Aaron Wilson said Posey County has been “put on life support the last two decades. People don’t want to admit it, but it’s the truth.” Wilson’s roots stretch back seven or eight generations in Posey County. With a career in real estate, he’s had a front row seat to the housing issue’s impact on the county’s growth. “I want my kids to grow up here and I want their kids to grow up here. I looked around when I got out of school in 2006 and started

working in my family’s business and paying attention. Nobody my age was moving back. Everybody was moving to a bigger city. I started thinking, why are they not moving back?” Wilson said. He said it comes down to “opportunity costs.” “The cost of living in a place like New Harmony or Poseyville, even Mount Vernon, is a lot higher because there’s a limited supply of houses and there’s a huge demand for housing,” Wilson said. “My opinion has been over the last 10 years that if we increased our supply, the demand would still be there. You’re not going to see a huge fluctuation downward in price. What you’re going to see is more growth and more tax revenue for the county and for school systems.” Michelle Hudson, veteran real estate agent of Shrode Real Estate in Mount Vernon, said the county’s current involvement in projects to bring broadband and expand sewer services in rural areas are two major steps in the right direction. “Between sewer and broadband, those are two huge reasons why

we’re not having residential expansion here,” Hudson said. “Until we get sewers and broadband, Warrick (County) and Vanderburgh (County) offer a whole lot more than we do. It’s not something that’s like ‘Okay, we’re going to do this and it’s going to be in place next year.’ It’s a long range, multiple-year project. COVID hasn’t done anything except slow everything down.” Bill Pedtke, executive director of the Southwestern Indiana Builders Association, said sewer is the key to attracting developers to look at Posey County. “It’s not impossible (to build without sewer), but it’s a huge factor. Developing land has become so expensive that you need to be able to return on investment. You have to be able to sell enough building lots to get your money back and make a profit. Quite frankly, if somebody doesn’t think they are going to make a profit, I doubt

Continued on Page A9

There from the very beginning Posey Drug Task Supervisor has seen nearly everything

Kenneth R. Rose

(USPS 439-500)

By Lois Gray With his 42 years in law enforcement, Kenneth R. Rose experienced all kinds of situations from being shot at to not knowing what would be on the other side of a door he just flung open during a drug raid. He can still recall his first undercover meth buy in 1983 in the days when it was called ‘bathtub crank’ and time spent traveling to the Mexican border as a sworn drug task force officer working on a federal DEA task force. The intrepid investigator even helped locate and apprehend twelve drug dealers who skipped out on court appearances as a ‘bounty hunter’ working for a private agency in California. Now, he serves as the Supervisor of the Posey County Drug Task Force, under the auspices of the County Prosecutor’s Office. “I’m lucky as an officer from a small

town to have done so many things with so many different police agencies. You can say I’m well-rounded, maybe because I’ve been around so long,” the 66-year-old joked. “Some of my officers tease that they will retire before I do.” Rose started his career in January of 1979 fresh out of the Navy as a 23-year-old patrol officer for the Mount Vernon Police Department. He rose up through the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant and became the MV Police Chief in May, 1987. When his Californian-born wife, Dee, wanted to return to that state, he left the department in 1992 and began his stint as the private bounty hunter. The Mount Vernon native and his family, being a bit homesick, returned back to their roots after a few years. Things changed for him in January,

1996 when then County Prosecutor Trent Van Haaften asked him to consider a new project idea. They formed the multi-agency County Drug Task Force that year consisting of personnel from the Prosecutor’s Office, Posey County Sheriff and Mount Vernon Police Departments, with Rose at the helm of the full-time operation. Many other agencies participated in investigations and raids through the years, such as FBI, DEA, ATF, conservation officers, and officers from nearby local towns. Together, the task force oversees short and long term investigations, receives tips, does undercover buys, and stages blitz raids with search warrants. “On raid days, we may have from 20 to 100 officers helping. Some come as far away as Vincennes and we scoop in as many as we need,” he said. They all work together as a team, but

one privilege Investigator Rose allows himself is naming of the operations. “Operation Grinch took place right before Christmas in 2008,” he recalled. “Others have been Operation Heat Wave, Operation Fair Warning, Operation Lone Wolf, and Operation Steel Door.” The largest raid to date was Operation Guillotine in April, 2019, netting 42 offenders. On May 14 of this year, Operation Lockdown came down with 17 apprehended and “three still on the lam” according to Rose. “It really is an operation to plan a surprise raid. We have a briefing first, get all search warrants ready, assign officers, and have many professionals on standby, such as medical services and child protective services for children at the homes,” he

Continued on Page A9

PAGE A2 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS G G

JUNE 8, 2021

Abandon All Hope

B J J R

People may come in various varieties but I suggest there are only two types: (1) those who think up projects; and, (2) those who have to do the work. In marriages the lines are clear. Someone cooks the meals; someone helps eat the meals. Someone dirties the clothes; someone washes the clothes. Someone decides ﬂower or shrubs or vegetables must be planted and someone digs the holes. We could go on but I am conﬁdent you agree with my general concept.

I am aware there are those readers who would get deeper into the weeds of this ancient dynamic. For example, I can hear Peg offering the following division of labors: someone cleans the house while someone watches football or someone goes fishing while someone deals with AT&T, Amazon, the bank, the various levels of government from the local precinct to the president, and responds to requests from kids and grandkids. My position has always been I am simply staying out of her way. But starting next week we are going to find out if my theory is reality or merely bug dust. Peg goes for hip replacement

Tuesday. There may not be enough time for me to learn how to be a wife. It is not as if we haven’t known this time was coming. About every week since April Peg has served up cautionary instructions with our morning coﬀee. The days normally begin with this dreaded announcement, “Jim, we need to talk.” Each such session includes some lesson akin to grade school. “Now you know we need groceries; here’s how I order them online and how I pick them up. The sweeper is in the living room closet; you have to plug it in. When the sink is too full to hold any more dirty dishes you must rinse them and put them in the

dishwasher [Tell me again why we must wash the dishes before we wash them]. Let me show you which button to push to start the dishwasher. Of course, you need to use dishwasher soap and it is under the kitchen sink. When the dishwasher stops you need to make sure the dryer has dried the dishes then put them away. Now let’s move to the laundry. I have written out the procedure to load, wash and dry. All you need to do is put the clean sheets on the bed and fold everything from socks to shorts; remember, use thirds and don’t just stuﬀ everything in a drawer. That’s enough for this week. After all, I’ve got to get this

week’s Gavel Gamut typed, sent in to the papers, put it on your website and post it on Facebook and Twitter.” Well, Gentle Reader, I suggest next week will begin my rowing across the River Styx to Hades where the dog Cerberus guards Hell and according to Dante’s Inferno the sign on the gate says “Abandon all hope, ye who enter herein.” Maybe I’ll see you on the other side after Peg recovers. Wish her to get well soon, I know I certainly do. For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com Or “Like/ Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegRanchBooks&Knitting

Jim Tomes, IN State Senator District 49 Protecting Religious Freedom During Public Emergencies Religious faith plays an integral role in the daily lives of Hoosiers across the state, and even more so during times of crisis. The unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic surely put an undue stress on many of us, and due to local and state restrictions, a number of Hoosiers were unable to take part in their normal religious activities, sometimes for months.

Senate Enrolled Act 263, which I co-authored, addresses this issue by prohibiting state and local governments from restricting the right of the people to worship in person during disaster emergencies. Furthermore, other limitations on religious organizations during a disaster emergency will only be allowed if they are no more restrictive than those imposed on other businesses and organizations deemed “essen-

tial services.” During an emergency, churches and other religious organizations are among the most essential services in our communities. They provide soup kitchens, shelters, ﬁnancial assistance, outreach and rehabilitation programs, on top of regular religious services. I believe allowing them to continue this good work in times of crisis is crucial to communities across Indiana.

Protecting Our Loved Ones Throughout the pandemic, many Hoosiers were unable to visit their loved ones in health care facilities. Due to visitation restrictions, many of our friends and family members were forced to manage their aﬀairs and make tough decisions without the comfort and guidance of those closest to them. To address this unforeseen problem, I co-authored Senate Enrolled Act 202. SEA 202 expands visitation at long-term care facilities and hospitals by requiring these facilities to participate in the Compassionate Care Program and the Essential Caregiver Program,

which were both recently established by the Indiana State Department of Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These programs allow a designated person to be deemed an essential family caregiver, permitting the individual to visit the resident they care for, even when visitation is halted due to a declared emergency, public health emergency or similar crisis. There have been many lessons learned in the past year, and this law will help ensure that none of us will be forced to be alone when we need support the most.

Hans Schmitz, PC Purdue Extension Educator Indiana Summer Climate Outlook

Letter to the Editor To the Editor and American Public Seldom, what is called “breaking news,” is run out for the public to hear and see quickly. All news people (network, cable, local, etc.) tend to want to run out an on-the-spot team where they work on camera angles, needed lighting and a suitable relay back to the station. Most news staﬀs take time to analyze and shape “raw news” so it’s right to be put out on the air. Analyzing can also mean detecting some things deemed not newsworthy and/or that ﬁts the philosophical or political policies of that particular television company, its stockholders or its owner. And now for several areas of ongoing news that have been around for years and have often been labeled “breaking news” “a lead story” or “headline news.”I’ve got opinions on all the subjects but will not include them in this mis-

sive. Here are the subjects that never seem to change for the better: 1.) illegal entry by aliens along our southwestern border; 2.) robberies, murder, multiple murders with a main cause of an abundance and use of guns; 3.) a poor selection of methods of control by police on suspected law-breakers; 4.) and the inability of suspected law-breakers to understand and be settled enough to listen to a police person’s explanation of charges concerning a problem with a law and a possible arrest. Please, no disrespect by either party. Lastly, are you, too, wondering if we’ll see resolutions to the mentioned national and international situations. I’m nearly 86 and would like to see vast improvement. Sincerelly, Ronald B. Greenﬁeld

T The smell of freshly dug S earth, the planting of a seed,

Good dirt

B D H

with hopes that it will grow and bare much fruit. These seeds we plant, are planted with the faith that we shall reap a reward. Many months of planning... prepare ground, working on equipment, all the steps to make sure everything is perfect or as close as we can get it. There are no shortcuts, and mistakes can be unforgiving. All this work, then more work to keep the ﬁelds weed free, disease free, and well nurtured... all to bring a harvest in due time. Like other things in life there are obstacles and setbacks, unforeseen events that can be devastating. Lessons learned from mistakes made... knowledge and wisdom gained.

The climate normals are a 30-year average of meteorological variables, with the most common being temperature and precipitation. This year, we have calculated the 1991-2020 period of averages and replaced the old 1981-2010 set. In Indiana, that means both our average annual and monthly temperature and precipitation values have increased. Using these new normals in the climate outlooks amounts to a reset of climate outlooks of temperature and precipitation from those normals. For instance, the last couple of years have featured outlooks that trended toward favoring above normal precipitation and above normal temperature, partially because the normals were based more and more into a drier and cooler past. These new normals, since they now include the most recent ten years of climate data, will now cause climate outlooks to be more balanced between chances of above-, normal-, or belowaverage temperatures and precipitation on CPC maps. The ENSO is currently neutral. Using the Climate Patterns Viewer tool from the Useful 2 Usable suite at the Midwestern Regional Climate Center, absolutely no trend away from average temperatures is predicted under ENSO-neutral conditions. June and August precipitation patterns are seen as mildly wetter in some areas of Indiana, but

no signal exists for July. This lack of response increases uncertainty and reliance on other tools to predict the summer conditions. June, July, and August have CPC outlooks calling for Indiana to have equal chances of all scenarios for precipitation. The one-month outlook is for above average precipitation, which hopefully will remove those abnormally dry conditions from the US Drought Monitor and give us a fighting chance for the rest of the summer. Temperatures are predicted to be above average over the summer months, but only mildly so. Current models are predicting approximately 0.2-degrees Fahrenheit temperature above normal in Southern Indiana with northern and east-central counties only being 0.1-degree Fahrenheit above normal. Discussion of wind speeds is relevant, with some discussion earlier in the year about winds contributing to drier conditions. Certainly, winds do create drier conditions, but those wind speeds do not seem to be abnormally greater in 2021 than in 2020 after comparing wind roses for the Evansville Regional Airport for April and May of 2021. For more information on the seasonal outlook, contact Hans at the Purdue Extension – Posey County office via hschmitz@ purdue.edu or 812-838-1331, or the Indiana State Climate Office at 765-494-8060.

There are so many behind the scenes things that people tend to overlook... the work and worry, the time, the sweat and tears. The love of farming is the easy part, and that’s where it all begins. It’ll be years of mentoring him safely, to make good choices, to be honest, to have integrity, and to learn work ethic. He is learning so much so early, and he takes it all in... so I must plant good seeds in his head, with my words and my actions, because he is watching my every move. He’s already ﬁgured out the farm is a great place to be. There’s a good reason why the Lord made dirt. It’s were we grow... it’s where I grew and where he will grow too. He may not follow my steps, or his father’s and become a farmer, but no matter what path he takes he will always remember it started here... in the dirt. Train up a child in the way he shall go , and when he is old he shall not depart from it. Psalms 22:6 P / E D P

S W

C M

dpearce263@poseycountynews.com

sports@poseycountynews.com

M E T B news@poseycountynews.com

Ph. 812-682-3950 PO Box 397 • 606B Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 Fax 812-682-3944 www.poseycountynews.com

Meteorological summer is here, and the outlook for Indiana throughout the months of June, July, and August is slightly favoring warmer than normal temperatures with too much uncertainty with regards to precipitation. The recently released new climate normals as well as the current status of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) factors into the national outlook released by the Climate Prediction Center (CPC). Indiana is currently experiencing areas of abnormally dry conditions in a few areas across the state. The ultimate deterioration or development of further drought hinges on a combination of future precipitation, temperature, and windy conditions. Indiana State Climatologists, Dr. Beth Hall, explains that it seems to be a battle between how much rain falls and how much evaporates back into the atmosphere. “This time of year, with temperatures increasing and vegetation growing, we need precipitation to balance what is lost through evapotranspiration. Unfortunately, parts of Indiana have been in some level of dryness or moderate drought since last summer, so we’re actually in a situation where we need precipitation to exceed the amount that is evaporated in order to avoid transitioning into more intense drought – particularly where ground and surface water supplies are still low.”

O M S D oﬃce@poseycountynews.com

C P Pocobooks@aol.com

W / R L G G R T L V D

M C Y

The Posey County News - USPS 439500 is published weekly for $45 in-state and $50 out-of-state by Pearmor Publishing LLC, PO Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631. Periodicals postage paid at Mount Vernon, Indiana Publisher: Dave Pearce Postmaster: Shawn Medley Send address changes to: The Posey County News, PO Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631

JUNE 8, 2021 Cindy Lou Whoberry Cindy Lou (McCormick) Whoberry, 81, of Evansville, Ind., passed away on June 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 24, 1939 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Basil B. and Violet (Schmidt) McCormick. Cindy was a 1958 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. She loved to travel and enjoyed garage sale shopping, playing bingo, working puzzles, ﬁshing and camping. Cindy’s family was very important to her and she loved spending time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Bobby Whoberry; brothers, Steven and Roger McCormick; sisters, Sharon Miller, Diane Damrath, Donna Brandsasse, Kathy Horton and Regina Jones. She is survived by her daughters, Sandy Trainer, Linda Dyson and Teresa Floyd; grandchildren, Amy Acuﬀ, Andy Whoberry, Ashley White, Brandon Whoberry and Bobby Graham; fourteen great-grandchildren;

Sarah Virginia Stewart

brother, Basil McCormick, Jr. (Linda) of Brandon, Fla.; sisters, Nancy Harmon of Tampa, Fla., Vickie Schmitzer (Bob) and Peggy Knight, both of Mount Vernon, Ind. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Pastor Ron Osborne oﬃciating and burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

ginia (Hardy) Barnett in 2009: daughter Deborah Leigh Barnett in 1979 and a sister Wilma Ernestine Ford. Private graveside services will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery at future date. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Maple Hill Cemetery, PO Box 340, New Harmony, Indiana 47631. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

Carole Ann Carter Carole Ann Carter, 84, passed away peacefully the night of May 28, 2021. She was born on August 3, 1936 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Melvin “Pete” and Anna “Jean” Becker. Carole grew up in Wadesville and did administrative work in Evansville before moving to Jeﬀersonville, Ind. During Carole’s life, she enjoyed traveling and going on cruises. She loved playing the piano, sewing, crocheting, and quilting, being a member of Sacred Heart’s Quilting Club. Carole was a member of Saint Augustine Catholic Church and was involved with their choir. She spent her ﬁnal years living at River View Village Nursing Home, Clarksville, Ind. She is survived by her son, Eric (Beth) Carter; brother, Gary (Karen) Becker; and friends.

Sarah Virginia Stewart, 79, of Evansville, Ind., passed away June 6, 2021 at the home of her son. She was born March 30, 1942 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Arthur and Mamie (Jones) Waddy, Sr. Sarah was a lifetime member of Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church and a graduate of Rex Mundi High School. She enjoyed traveling, going to the race track and casinos. Sarah also loved watching her grandchildren play multiple sports. She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Gary Stewart; son, Eric Wayne Stewart; great-grandson, Duke Stewart; sisters, Emma Norman and Sharon Waddy; brothers, James Leemon Waddy and Gregory Waddy; niece, Nicole Anderson; and nephew, Alan Johnson. She is survived by her sons, Gary DeMarco Stewart, Troy Stewart and Alex Stewart (Janice); grandchildren, Seth Rainey (Rachel), Troy Stewart, Sierra Dawn Stewart, Sadie Jo Stewart, Kira Stewart, Alex Stewart

Gary Gene McWilliams

(Molly) and Kyle Stewart; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arthur Waddy, Jr. and Cliﬀord Waddy; sister, Grace Waddy; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Bishop Paul Wilkerson oﬃciating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

Gary Gene McWilliams, 83, of Evansville, Indiana, born to Harold and Juanita (Kuhn) McWilliams on May 30, 1938, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home in Evansville, Indiana. He graduated from Laine College in Evansville, Indiana and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He worked for Gen Corp for 26 years, Harvard Industries and Home Depot in the tool rental department. He enjoyed woodworking, laughing, traveling and riding in the car. He loved to go “Jeeping” in the bottoms with his son. Surviving are his wife: Bette Jane (Overton) McWilliams; son: Gary Dean McWilliams of Wadesville, Indiana; daughters: Lisa Renee Robling of Nashville, Tennessee and Lora Robin Banks of Evansville, Indiana; ﬁve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother Ronald McWilliams. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606-6637 or online at www.heart.org. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY. 812-682-3950

Cross booked on multiple drug charges

Kenneth Eugene Barnett Kenneth Eugene Barnett, 94, of New Harmony, Indiana, born to Ernest Soloman and Mary Louise (Griswold) Barnett on June 23, 1926, in Griffin, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 18, 2021, at Premier Healthcare of New Harmony. After graduating from Griffin High School, Kenneth enlisted in the United States Air Force, enrolled in the University of Oklahoma where he received his B. S. in Petroleum Engineering. Kenneth retired and worked his entire career at Sun Oil Company. He enjoyed square dancing, playing poker and deep sea fishing in Florida. Surviving are his brother Ernest Malcom Barnett and wife Maxine, Niece and Nephews: Tameria Ford, Mitch Ford, Mike Barnett and Jeff Barnett; sisters in laws: Marilyn Boykin, Nancy Cox, Beverly Hardy and Barbara Hughes. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Vir-

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE A3

Carole is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Carter and brothers, Jack and Tim Becker. In lieu of ﬂowers, condolences can be made in donations to Forget Me Not Ministries, PO Box 142, Sellersburg, Indiana, 47172. Scott Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care and services of Mrs. Carter. Services will be private.

PLEASE EMAIL ALL OBITUARY INFORMATION TO:

By Dave Pearce A Poseyville man remains in the Posey County Jail following his arrest on May 20, 2021. According to information from the Probable Cause Affidavit, New Harmony Marshal Aaron Straub, he observed a red Ford F150 pickup driving south on State Road 69 approaching Lee Road. The pickup was bearing an Indiana license plate (TK235NJJ) that showed expired as of March 2021. The pickup then turned off State Road 69 on to Lee Road where the pickup drove left of center multiple times. Straub indicated that he was in his clearly-marked New Harmony Police Department patrol car and activated the red and blue emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. Straub said he approached the driver’s side window of the pickup and explained to the driver the reason for the stop. The driver, identified as Cary Cross, stated that his plates were not expired and that he had paid to have them renewed. Cary was not able to provide valid registration for the pickup. Straub then ran Cary’s driver’s license and license plate information through Posey County Dispatch. Dispatch stated that Cary had a valid driver’s license, but his license plates showed expired and had not been renewed. Around this time, Cynthiana Town Marshal James Harrington arrived on scene and conducted a free air sniff with his department K-9. Harrington stated his dog positively alerted on the vehicle. Straub said he asked Cary if there was anything illegal in the car. Cary stated he had marijuana in the car earlier, but there was no marijuana

in the car now. Harrington explained that his K-9 does not detect odor of marijuana. Cary began pacing back and forth and making fur-

Cary Cross tive movements. Harrington placed Cary in handcuffs for officer safety. Straub said that when he asked Cary if there was anything else illegal in the vehicle, Cary stated that there was going to be a “pipe” under the driver’s front seat and there was going to be methamphetamine under the passenger front seat. While conducting the

news@poseycountynews.com

Valuable Advice in Advance Planning. Compassionate Guidance in Your Time of Need. We offer quality, understanding and expertise in funerals, cremations and preplanning. Our entire team is committed to providing honest and knowledgeable service in times of need, making us the funeral home our community trusts to ensure dignified and personalized final arrangements for cherished loved ones.

Locally Owned & Operated

Serving all of Posey County and the Westside of Evansville

search for illegal contraband in the pickup, Straub located, inside a blue towel, a glass smoking pipe with white and brown residue. Cary later admitted that he used the glass pipe to ingest methamphetamine. Under the passenger seat was “Cricket Wireless” smartphone box. Inside the box Straub located a large bag of white crystalline substance that later field tested positive to be methamphetamine. Also inside the vehicle was a black smartphone, various tools and other miscellaneous items. Straub then placed Cary in handcuffs and placed him in the front seat of his patrol car. While conducting a search incident to arrest, Straub located $570 cash in Cary’s front right pants pocket along with $1.65 in change. The money was seized as evidence. Straub then began taking pictures and documenting the vehicle while he called for Collins Towing to tow the pickup. Once Collins arrived on scene and towed the vehicle, Straub began to transport Cary to the Posey

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Bill Denning, Funeral Director

J.L. Hirsch Company 8 W. Main St. Poseyville

812-874-2719 Prices effective 6-9 through 6-15 We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities and Correct Printing Errors.

2/$ Rice-A-Roni Side .......................... ..........................6.8oz 6.8oz 2.00 2/$ Pasta-A-Roni Side ........................4.8oz ........................ 4.8oz 2.00 Quaker Instant Oatmeal ....................... 10ct $3.59 Quaker Oats ........................................ 18oz $2.69 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars ...................... $2.69 $ Country Time Lemonade .................... ....................8qt 8qt 3.59 $ Hy•Top Sugar ..........................................10lb .......................................... 10lb 6.49 Hy•Top Lt. Brown & Powder Sugar.............. $1.69 Keebler Club Crackers ................................ $3.19 Hellmann Mayonnaise........................ 30oz $5.99 Hunt’s Ketchup .................................... 20oz $1.09 French’s Mustard ................................ 20oz $2.49 Hunt’s Manwich ................................... 15oz $1.19

County Jail. According to the report, Cary stated he bought the bag of methamphetamine two days ago. Cary stated the bag contained an ounce (28 grams) of methamphetamine but could not tell Straub how much he paid for it. Cary stated an ounce costs between $600 and $1,200. When asked how much he paid for his ounce, Cary was unable to give a specific number and stated, “I don’t know, between $600 and $1,200.” Straub asked Cary to clarify, and again asked him if he bought the bag, which he replied, “Yes.” When asked why he did not know how much he paid, he did not respond. At the jail, the bag of white crystalline substance, that tested positive for methamphetamine, weighed approximately 39 grams. Cary was booked in on charges for Dealing of Methamphetamine (level 2 felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (level 3 felony), Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 felony) and Possession of Paraphernalia (C misdemeanor).

Uncle Ray’s Potato ...................... 10.5oz 2/$5.00 $ Kraft Bar BQ Sauce.............................. Sauce.............................. 18oz 1.49 G.M. Honey Nut Cheerios.................. 10.8oz $3.29 Miracle Maize Cornbread Mix........... 18oz $1.59 $ Ground Beef Lean ...................................lb ................................... lb 5.59 Ky Legend Diced & Cubed Ham................ $2.49 Field Finest Bacon..................................... lb $4.99 $ Field Bologna Bologna............................................. ............................................. lb 1.69 Tennessee Pride Sausage Biscuits . 12ct $4.99 $ Tennessee Pride Sausage Pancake ..10ct 10ct 4.99 Eckrich Franks ............................................ $1.29

$ Lean Cuisine Meals ........................ ........................7-11oz 7-11oz 2.49 $ Flav-R-Pac Vegetables................................ ................................12oz 12oz 1.49 Eggo Waﬄes ..................................... 12.3oz $2.49 Prairie Farms Ice Cream .................... pint $2.19 $ Prairie Farms Ice Cream .................. ..................gallon gallon 6.59 North Star Sundae Cups ...................... 6ct $2.69 $ Grand Biscuits Biscuits................................... ................................... 16.3oz 1.99 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls ............................... $2.29 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls........................... $2.29 Kraft Cheez Whiz ................................. 15oz $4.59 Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese ............ 8oz $3.69 Kraft American Deluxe Cheese ........... 16oz $5.99 Kraft American Singles ................................ $3.59 Velveeta Singles ......................................... $3.59 Kraft Big Slice Cheese ........................... 8oz $3.59 Reddi-Whip Topping......................... 6.5oz $2.69

SUMMER SALE

512 Main Street | Mount Vernon 812-838-4331 | www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

Rachel Deno Family Service Advisor

•25% - 35% OFF LADIES APPAREL •CLEARANCE 60% TO 70% OFF •CURBSIDE SERVICE AVAILABLE

PAGE A4 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

JUNE 8, 2021

Red Cross - Cancer patients resume care after challenging year The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up this June to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time and help ensure loved ones have the strength and support they need as they undergo cancer treatment. The Red Cross currently has an emergency need for eligible donors in the Louisville, Ky., and Evansville, Ind., area to make an appointment now to give platelets to ensure critical patient needs are met. Platelets, the clotting portion of blood primarily given to cancer patients during treatment, must be transfused within five days of donation and, therefore, are always in great demand. Some types of chemotherapy can damage bone marrow, reducing red blood cell and platelet production. Other times, the cancer itself or surgical procedures cause the need for blood products. About six blood products are needed every minute to help someone going through cancer treatment. Yet only three percent of people in the U.S. give blood. It is vital that more people donate blood and platelets regularly to meet that need. To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment, visit GiveBloodToGiveTime.org. As a special thank-you, those who come to donate through June 13 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. Cancer takes so much, but you can help In August 2016, Myel Bowers-Smith received an unexpected and life-changing medical diagnosis. What she thought was an infection from a mosquito bite was actually stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer. The cancer was a very rare and aggressive breast carcinoma that spread from her breast to her lymph nodes on the left side of her body. “I just knew something wasn’t right with my body,” she said. Bowers-Smith was determined to keep a positive attitude even when her treatments left her feeling sick for days at a time, unable to eat and extremely fatigued. “I received five different chemotherapy treatments and steroids. I also received multiple plasma and platelet transfusions. I would be in the hospital bed for hours receiving treatments,” she said.

After months of treatment, Bowers-Smith was told her cancer was in remission in February 2017. “I was more than excited because I survived. I won, and it was time to get my life back. This couldn’t defeat me,” she said. Bowers-Smith recognizes the role of blood products in her recovery and now encourages others to give. “Everyone needs someone, and this is your time to help someone who needs your blood or platelets. Be a blessing,” she said. “Eligible donors, you have something good – which is your blood. A pint of blood can help save lives, and you never know if you or someone you love would need donated blood or platelet products.” Health insights for donors The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies through July 24. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms. Testing may also identify the presence of antibodies developed after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation. At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is also screening all blood, platelet and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide Black donors with an additional health insight and help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease. Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease. Donors can expect to receive antibody test and sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.

Brenda and Mark Feller of Evansville enjoy Sunday afternoon at their campsite in Harmonie State Park while Bella enjoys an afternoon nap. Photo by Dave Pearce Blood drive safety The Red Cross has updated its pandemic safety protocols in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Fully vaccinated individuals, including staﬀ and donors, no longer need to wear masks or socially distance. Unvaccinated individuals continue to be required to wear masks and socially distance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including social distancing and face masks for donors and staﬀ – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face mask while at the drive, in alignment with state or local guidance. About blood donation Simply download the American Red Cross

Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identiﬁcation are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/ RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

WMI’s Artifact Under Exam by Melora Adams A photograph that we catalogued recently is a picture of Alexander G. Twigg. He is wearing a military uniform. The insignia mark him as a ﬁrst lieutenant and the sash he is wearing over his shoulder tells us that he was the oﬃcer of the day when this photo was taken. According to the note written on the photo he was a member of company K in the 10th Indiana Cavalry. Alexander G. Twigg was born on April 4, 1841. Unfortunately, we have no information in our records about his time growing up here in New Harmony. We can only suppose that he would have attended the New Harmony Public School when it stood where Johnson United Methodist Church stands today. He would probably have gone swimming at the Old Dam. He would probably have eaten watermelon and skipped stones and played with his friends, growing up like any other boy in New Harmony in the mid-1800s. He enlisted in the U. S. Cavalry in July of 1863 and mustered

P C H

in as a ﬁrst lieutenant, elected an oﬃcer by his peers. His regiment served mostly in Tennessee, Mis-

sissippi and northern Alabama. We do not know when or where Alexander was taken prisoner, but we know that he was held in the Confederate prisoner of war camp at Andersonville, Georgia. After being paroled from there, he was sent to Vicksburg and promoted to captain in March of 1865. He died on his way home when the steamboat Sultana exploded on April 27, 1865 near Memphis, Tennessee. What a sad loss; he had just turned 24-yearsold and had just regained his freedom. Alexander G. Twigg is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.

National and Local News 100 Years Ago News From The Western Star, June 8, 1921 - Mount Vernon

News in this issue includes: News in this issue includes: moonshiner arrested by sheriff, inspection tour of the Poor Infirmary and jail, county school superintendent re-elected and other school news, autos collide, City Council meeting and other news briefs and personals. Moonshiner Arrested By Sheriff And Deputy - Sheriff Hinkley and son, Deputy A. Hinkley, before noon Thursday morning arrested “a suspect” in a deserted cabin on the Appel farm in Marrs Township, about seven miles southeast of this city, and in searching the house found a complete outfit for manufacturing white mule, consisting of a 15-gallon still with copper coils, a 15-gallon cooler, six quarts of whiskey and about 25 gallons of mash. The entire outfit was brought to this city and when “the suspect” was taken before Judge Clements in the afternoon, he pleaded guilty to selling intoxicating liquor at $5 per quart to various parties, naming them, but said he had nothing to do with the making. The suspect was fined $100 and costs and sent to the State Penal Farm for three months to which place Sheriff Hinkley took him Saturday morning. The maker supposedly fled to Kentucky and was not named by the suspect. He said that he did not know his name, but said, “ that feller sure understood his business,” and those who tasted it in the Sheriff’s office were unanimously of the same opinion. Make Inspection Tour Of Poor Infirmary And Jail - The Posey County Board of Charities and Corrections on Friday made its quarterly inspection of the county institutions. Silas Howard, who was recently appointed by Judge Clements as a member of the board to succeed Rev. Press, made his maiden inspection trip. They found the Poor Infirmary in excellent condition under the efficient management of Supt. and Mrs. L. E. Fitzgerrell. Recently, many improvements have been made in this institution including hospital rooms, sanitation, interior decoration, painting, and repairs on the building. There are at present twenty men and seven women in the institution, and considering their advanced ages, all are enjoying good health. The Jail - In visiting the County Jail, the board found that improvements should be made in ventilation, and sanitary conditions, and better quarters for women and children inmates should be provided. Beyond this the jail was found to be in excellent condition.

J K

The Sultana steamer explosion was one of the worst maritime disasters in United States history, arguably worse than the sinking of the Titanic. It occurred shortly after the assassination of President Lincoln and the killing of his assassin John Wilkes Booth. As a result, it received much less publicity than it probably would have otherwise. The explosion was caused by ﬂaws in the design and maintenance of the boat, greatly worsened by the fact that it was overloaded. It was grossly overloaded, in fact, packed with 2137 passengers but designed for a maximum of only 376. The captain had decided to put as many soldiers as possible onto the boat, since the government would pay him for each soldier transported. His plan did not pay oﬀ, though: he was killed by the explosion. Upcoming at the WMI: • Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon • Book Sale on June 12 and 13 • Summer Reading Program

School News - G. Edward Behrens, who succeeded William Wilson as County School Superintendent in 1914, was re-elected by the township trustees at their meeting Monday afternoon for a term of four years. At the meeting of the city Board of Education held Monday afternoon, Irvin Schultz of Rushville, was elected principal of the Mount Vernon High School, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Chester Sandefur, who after seven years’ service in the Mount Vernon schools, has been elected Supt. of the North Vernon School. Autos Collide - The Buick touring car owned by Fred Hagemann, and the Ford touring car owned and driven by Edwin Wade, collided early Friday night at the corner of Second Street and College Avenue. Neither of the occupants were injured, but the bumper on the Buick was broken and the right hind wheel on the Ford was demolished. Ralph, a son of Mr. Hagemann drove to the city and parked the car, and while he was in the moving picture show, some young man whose identity is unknown drove off with the Hagemann car. City Council Files Suit Against Increased Electric Rates - The City Council acted favorably on the request of City Attorney Blackburn for authority to file suit in the Posey County Circuit Court against the Public Service Commission of Indiana, seeking to set aside the increased schedule of rates granted the Mount Vernon Electric Light and Power Company, by the aforesaid commission last month. First Wheat Cutting - Edward Rhodes, a tenant on the Spencer farm in Point Township, has the honor of being the first farmer of Posey to cut the 1921 crop of wheat. News Briefs And Personals - Births - A son, Ralph Lee, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mitchell Tuesday. A daughter, Helen Margaret, was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Deig Sunday. A son, named Melvin, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Esco Redman Wednesday. (Note: Grandparents of J. King.) Sick And Injured - Mrs. George Seifert and Miss Lydia Martin, who underwent operations are reported improving. Farming Accidents - Hattie Slygh of Bufkin, fell off a roller last week and sprained both of her ankles. Roy Duckworth fell from a roller last week and broke his toe. Courier Newspaper Picture - Appearing in Monday’s Courier was a picture of Evansville College’s ball team. On this team are two Oliver boys - Algie and David Redman. Visits - Oscar Lurker and family called on their relatives Sunday afternoon. Mrs. John Seifert

called on Mrs. Henry Sailer Wednesday. Church News - The Ladies’ Aid of Caborn will give an ice cream social at the Caborn Church on Saturday evening, June 11. Basket Dinner at Bufkin - A big basket dinner and picnic will be given in the beautiful grove adjoining the Mount Pleasant Church near Bufkin Sunday, June 12. Marriages - Joseph Fiedler and Miss Eunice Breeze were united in marriage Tuesday morning at the Saint Matthew’s Church by Father Bauer. Oscar Ren-

schler and Miss Roselena Miller were married at Saint Matthew’s Church by Father Bauer. News From Mt. Vernon 125 Years Ago - The ladies of the German Trinity Church will give an ice cream social on Mrs. J. Dieterle’s beautiful lawn tomorrow night. Marriage Licenses - Bert Hancock and Annie Dunlap; William Buchanan and Edna Breeze; Albert Wetzel and Henrietta Greenwald. Wedding - Miss Sallie French and J.B. Crooks.

S /B

JUNE 8, 2021

Briefly Chops and Cheers Drive-thru meal

Habitat for Humanity Chicken Fundraiser

Saint Francis Xavier Church will be hosting Chops and Cheers drive-thru meal on Saturday, June 26 at 5 p.m.

The Saint Wendel Knights of Saint John, located at 11714 Winery Road, Wadesville, will be hosting a fried chicken dinner to benefit the Habitat for Humanity Northern Posey County Build on Sunday, June 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive thru only. Adult/$10 and Children/$5. No presales. All proceeds will be matched dollar to dollar by GAF Corporation to double the profits. Your support is greatly appreciated.

NH Tri Kappa Bake Sale The New Harmony Tri Kappa will be having a bake sale during the Golden Raintree Antiques Show on Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Mount Vernon Class of ‘91 Class Reunion Mount Vernon Class of ‘91 reunion committee is looking for the following class mates addresses in order to plan a reunion. Barbie Meier, Charlie Hyatt, Christine Payne, Daniel Hancock, Heather Murrary, Larry Nelson, Melissa Walker, and Melody Muller. Please send information to April Hendrixson at aprilhendrixson@gmail.com.

MV Lions Club Fireworks The Mount Vernon Lions Club will host the annual fireworks on the riverfront Saturday, June 26, 2021. There is a whole program scheduled for this event. Food trucks starting at 5 p.m., with a live band at 7 p.m., and fireworks to begin around 9 p.m.

PC Democrats Golf Scramble Artist Reception at Hoosier Salon An artists reception that the Hoosier Salon will be hosting for the opening of “Expressions in Harmony” featuring the artwork of Donna Arnold, Jo Atkinson-Belmont and Robert Pote on June 19 from 2 - 4 p.m. This exhibition will also include the artwork from both Summer Art programs Art Day Camp and Watercolor Workshop.

Posey County Historical Society Meeting After 16 months of not being able to meet because of the pandemic, the Posey County Historical Society will have a meeting, and, according to President Becky Higgins, everyone is invited to attend. The outdoor “CatchUp” meeting has been set for Saturday, June 26 at the main shelterhouse at Brittlebank Park in Mount Vernon. It will begin at 11 a.m. Everyone is asked to bring a sack lunch.

PC Regional Sewer District board to meet The board of the Posey County Regional Sewer District will meet on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. For questions, please contact the Health Department at 812-838-1328.

New Harmony Gallery Art Camp slated The Hoosier Art Salon New Harmony Gallery is sponsoring a Children’s Summer Art Program. The program is for ages 10 through 15, artist Cynthia Watson will teach a twoday watercolor workshop on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15 and 16 at the New Harmony Chapel Church of the Nazarene on 531 East Steammill Street. The class session is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Class size is limited. Program is free and supplies are furnished. Enrollment will begin on Wednesday, May 12. Class size is limited and spaces ﬁll on a ﬁrst come basis. A parent or guardian can enroll a child by emailing the gallery director, Linda Volz, email at lvolz@hoosiersalon.org or by calling the gallery at 812-682-3970.

PC Democrats golf scramble will be held on June 14, at Western Hills Country Club. For more information about teams and hole sponsors call Ed Adams 812-457-1183, leave message or go to our Facebook page @Posey County Democrats.

Stocker to be guest at Senior Citizen Party Come join us on Thursday, June 10, at the Posey County Council on Aging in Mount Vernon, at 10 a.m. Our special guest is Charlie Stoker. Each guest is invited to bring a perennial to donate to the Mount Vernon Garden Center. Charlie will be judging the plants based on: most popular, most likely to succeed, most attractive, least likely to succeed, most likely to choke out the competition (or not Miss Congeniality), and most unique. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m., and will include: Ham, baked beans, potato salad, broccoli/ cauliflower salad, roll and strawberry shortcake. Cost for lunch is $5. Transportation will be provided for the Poseyville and New Harmony Centers.

Certify your Spring Planted Acres The Posey County FSA Office would like to remind farmers to come into the office by July 15, to certify their Spring planted acres. Planting dates are required. Farmers are allowed to come into the office as long as they make an appointment. Please call the Posey County FSA Office at 812-838-4191, ext. 2 to make an appointment.

NP Wrestling Club schedules ATV/Jeep Ride The North Posey Wrestling Club will be hosting the first annual ATV/Jeep ride on Saturday, July 31. Starting location will be Froggy’s in Wadesville at 10 a.m.

Marching Band Color Run is Sept. 11 The Mount Vernon Marching Band will host their annual Color Run on September 11, 2021 at 7 a.m. More information can be found on their facebook page.

VBS season here MVCC-Black’s Chapel MVCC-Black’s Chapel UMC will be sponsoring Vacation Bible School on June 14, 15, and 16, (Mon. - Wed.) from 5:30 - 8 p.m. They are located at 1800 East Fourth Street, under the water tower. The theme this year will be “Mystery Island.” Ages are from four - 12. Simple supper will be provided. Come planning to have a fun ﬁlled experience.

Mount Zion We would like to invite you to be a part of our Big Fish Bay VBS at Mount Zion on June 15 - 18, 2021. Join us for Bible stories, crafts, games, songs and much more from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ages are Pre-K through twelfth grade. Supper will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. Please Call Dana to R.S.V.P early at 812270-0171, text or call. Please leave the name and age of each child attending. We will also have vans running so if your child needs a ride, please leave a number and address for your child in the message. Hope to see you there.

Rick Riecken attempts to beat the rain on Sunday afternoon at Harmonie Park. Photo by Dave Pearce

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE A5

Where is Willow contest Nearly everyone who has spent much time around New Harmony either knows or has come into contact with Willow. Willow is the 5-year-old daughter of Corey and Katie Kimall. They have lived in New Harmony for several years now. Willow and her family love the outdoors. Often she is seen with her parents walking or bike riding around town. She enjoys life in quaint New Harmony as do her parents. Willow enjoys taking in all the sights, sites, and sounds in New Harmony. Through a partnership with her parents, the Posey County News will be running a contest over the next 10 weeks of summer. Each week, Willow and her mother will submit a picture of Willow in a diﬀerent New Harmony place. The object of the game is to take a guess each week where the photo was taken. To enter, send your answer each week to Dpearce263@aol.com. At the end of the contest, there will be cash prizes for the most correct answers over the term of the contest. Multiple prizes will be awarded. The ﬁrst picture is to the right today. Again, submit your answer to Willow’s picture location to the email address above. Some of Willow’s favorite things are swimming, being creative and riding her bike. Good luck and have fun playing. We enjoy our community and the diversity of the residents who live here.

Gallery Third Anniversary Celebration: New Works From artist Diane Kahlo Please join us as we celebrate the Third anniversary of Mason-Nordgauer Fine Arts on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 1-7 p.m. We are honored to also present that day a talk with the astounding artist, Diane Kahlo, as she also presents new works. The artist talk will be held at 5pm and a limit of 20 guests will be admitted. No reservations accepted. Throughout the day, please also enjoy catering and drinks. Please mask up if not vaccinated, partially vaccinated or still a bit concerned. For more information, please email shannon@mnfinearts. com or 812-682-6127. More about Diane: Diane Kahlo lived in El Paso, Texas as a young child. She spent most of her teen years in southern California before her family moved to Berea, Kentucky in 1965. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in art in 1973. During those years, her work focused on worker’s rights and anti-war politics. In the mid-seventies, Diane Kahlo lived in Athens-Greece and taught English. Her work at this time was strongly influenced by numerous factors, including the iconography of the Byzantine Church, Classical and Hellenistic Art and architecture, and the political climate

of the time. In the last 20 years a lot of her work has focused on exploitation and violence against women and populations dis-empowered by sexism, racism, xenophobia and poverty. Most recently she has concentrated on topics addressing the U.S./Mexican border. This work has been supported by the Kentucky Foundation for Women. Strongly related to the work on social justice is her equal concern for the environment. In the last decade, Diane has incorporated materials and processes usually assigned to craft, children’s art and “women’s work”. She has created mosaics and textiles from objects and materials that she has found in yard sales, flea markets, on the street and rescued from the shores of rivers, lakes and oceans. She has friends and relatives who collect these bottle caps, Mardi Gras beads, craft beads, plastic bottles and send them to her from all over the country. Her basement is full of “garbage”… labeled and organized to be used in a mandala. “The process itself is meditative….I love the repetitive task of sewing and gluing these beautiful objects into place….giving new life to the disposed.” -Diane Kahlo

Higher postage rates are here The United States Postal Service today announced a planned adjustment of postage rates as of August 29, 2021, for the public and commercial mail users. For community newspapers using Periodicals mail to reach readers, the average rate increase will be nearly 9%. The FirstClass Stamp will move from 55 to 58 cents. The rate increase is part of a new USPS business plan that also includes a weakening of service standards for mail that is moving across the country. The proposed new rates must be reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission. But the PRC has already granted USPS the authority to eliminate an inflation-based price cap on rates. It gave USPS a new set of parameters that allows it to charge more for mail that remains in the postal system while digital technology provides new competition for delivery of messages and advertising. Brett Wesner, chair of National Newspaper Association and president of Wesner Publications, Cordell, Oklahoma, said the rate announcement was grim news for community newspapers that have been fielding months of complaints that subscribers are not receiving their copies on time.

“Nothing about this scenario is good,” Wesner said. “These increases will require many newspapers to increase subscription prices to cover this new cost and readers will think we have lost our minds to charge more when USPS cannot get the paper to so many on time. But times are tough in our world. We have to pay these bills. “The increase in the stamp cost will be felt most in a rural economy. People in small towns across America send checks through the mail to pay their bills. The stamp goes up and delivery goes down. I fear that just as economic hopes have started to rise for people returning to work, faith in the Postal Service’s ability to serve the nation will put a damper on commercial activity for many of us. “At the same time,” Wesner said, “we have been warning our member newspapers for several years now that if Congress did not enact postal reform legislation, we would wind up exactly where we are today. It is not a recipe for success.” Wesner said that NNA continued to support postal reform legislation and has endorsed the proposed Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, introduced by Reps. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, and James Comer, R-Kentucky.

PAGE A6 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

JUNE 8, 2021

Find us on the web at: WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM See thousands of photos on Facebook at: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

STILL COMMITTED TO SERVING TODAY’S GREATEST GENERATION!

Do you have concerns with ǁŚĂƚ ƌĞƟƌĞŵĞŶƚ ůŽŽŬƐ ůŝŬĞ now with COVID-19?

We may have the answer. Call Ashley today at (812)985-9955 Email: amayo@cardon.us 1501 McDowell Rd., Evansville, IN 47712

Money isn’t the most important thing in life. But when it comes to your future—and your loved one’s future—a ﬁnancial plan can help you prepare for what’s ahead. And that means more freedom to relax and enjoy the important things.

SAVE

UP TO

$31

PICK YOUR DATE TICKETS

USE PROMO CODE:

DISCOUNT712

Fortunately, you have Craig on your side. He’s a trustworthy, knowledgeable wealth advisor who understands that everyone has different goals and unique needs—and he’s ready to help you. Talk to Craig, and let’s plan your ﬁnancial future. Craig Hutton Wealth Advisor 402 Main St, Mt Vernon 812-838-8017 | craig.hutton@onbinvestments.com Offer is online only. Valid for up to 8 discounts. No double discounts. Expires October 31, 2021.

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. Old National Bank and Old National Investments are not registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services using Old National Investments, and may also be employees of Old National Bank. These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from, and not affiliates of, Old National Bank or Old National Investments. Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are: Not Insured by FDIC or Any Other Government Agency

Not Bank Guaranteed

Not Bank Deposits or Obligations

May Lose Value

2126644_Craig Hutton Newspaper Ad 2.indd 1

5/25/21 8:18 AM

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE A7

JUNE 8, 2021

Here to guide you along the way, on your retirement journey. Professional financial advice designed to help you achieve your financial and lifetime goals.

The community once again pulled together on Saturday and bought over 50 pounds of pulled pork and 170 slabs of ribs and helped McKim’s IGA raise a little over $2,000 dollars for Mighty Mason Mileham. Pictured left to right are Brian Williams, Kevin Williams, Matt Williams, and Ed Adams. Photo by Sally Denning

YES!

WE ARE OPEN! and ready to serve all of Posey County (With any luck, you just might see the owner!)

1-812-838-5200 JUST ASK US, WE MIGHT HAVE IT.

Jeff Greenwell, Financial Advisor 126 East 2nd Street Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: (812) 457-7076 Fax: (812) 704-5836

jgreenwell@spectrumfinancialgroup.com www.jeffreygreenwell.com Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., Jeffrey D. Greenwell, Registered Representative, Investment Advisor Representative. Smart Retirement Solutions and Securities America are separate companies.

We carry:

Come See Us For All Your Lawn Mower And Lawn Tractor Parts Needs MOUNT VERNON AUTO PARTS

1100 E. 4th St., Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Since 1946 • Locally Owned • Founded by Robert E. Green

BUSINESS HOURS:

Monday - Friday: 7am - 5pm Saturday: 8am - 12pm

The Weil family usually make a weekly adventure of camping at Harmonie State Park. Pictured above are: Brooks, Michael, Heather, Asher, Emmy, and ‘Mimi’ Denise Weil. Photo by Dave Pearce

S O F D S O P C4

PAGE A8 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

JUNE 8, 2021

Visitors in Posey County Jail to pay more for daily services By Lois Mittino Gray Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham was the featured speaker at the Posey County Commissioners June 1, meeting with tales of drug contraband and its prevention and a look at per diem payment increases for housing inmates from Vanderburgh County The Commissioners voted to approve an Interlocal Agreement increasing the per diem rate for inmates from Vanderburgh County housed in the Posey County Jail from $35 a day to $37.50 per day. Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding agrees with the increase, and he and all their county commissioners have approved the agreement. County Attorney Joe Harrison noted, “A $2.50 increase may not seem like much, but it adds up when we have 30-40 inmates per week from there. It all helps out.” Commissioner Carl Schmitz initiated a discussion whether a guarantee of so many inmates per month should be in effect to ensure there is enough food ordered and other details. Commissioners agreed they need to sit down and work out a set number and they would like to meet. “Vanderburgh County is trying to decide whether to build a new jail or keep sourcing out inmates. They need to figure out what to do as part of this agreement,” Latham remarked. “Fifty transfer inmates is my maximum right now with the staff I have to keep everyone safe. If we could push 75 transfers from Vanderburgh County, it would get about 1.2 million dollars to us per year. I have the space for that, but would need more staff,” he explained. He said that, as of right now, he has 28 inmates from Vanderburgh County, but is expecting 10 more this week as it changes all the time. His inmate count for June 1 is: 10 Department of Corrections, 28 Vanderburgh County, and 85 Posey County inmates for a total incarcerated of 123 persons. Latham also requested permission to pursue purchasing a Compass Smart DV (dual vi-

sion) full body X-ray unit for jail use. “In some recent fresh arrests, we are finding items smuggled into the jail hidden in body orifices. In one case, we found a glass methamphetamine pipe. We had to get a search warrant and go to the hospital to remove the item,” he described. Although most items are drugrelated, he said one lady took off her wedding ring and hid that within her body parts. “I am looking at this device with its advanced technology. It puts a square around the suspect item and sends the picture to a monitor. It can detect a quarter gram of meth, as small as a Sweet N’Low packet, as well as cell phones, weapons, ceramics, explosives, and jewelry,” he said. “It won’t stop smuggling 100 percent, but it can put a dent in it. Things have been caught that got through, such as fentanyl-soaked mail. It will increase the safety and security of the jail,” he assured. The Commissioners agreed and told him to come back at the next meeting with specs on the item he would like to have and financing possibilities. The Sheriff thanked them and said he will plan to do so. In other Commissioner action: • Auditor Maegen Greenwell presented the Mainstream Media Agreement payment plan for final signatures. Payments to the firm were set at $365,000 on July 1 of this year, $350,000 on January 2, 2022 and $380,000 on July 1, 2022. The Nashville, Indiana based company, received a Next Level Broadband grant from the state of Indiana for over $3.3 million, with a local match of $2.9 million, for a combined total of over $6.25 million dollars to bring broadband connectivity to the county, in tandem with the Economic Development Coalition. They are working on the improvements now. • The Commissioners signed an electronic document to obtain the release of $250,000 in funds from OCRA (Office of Community and Rural Affairs) for the next phase of the Small Business Grant.

• Two new three/fourth ton pickup trucks were approved for the County Highway Department. Schenk brought in two bids. Expressway Chevy bid $34,900 apiece for 2021 Chevy Silverado models. Sternberg International Truck Sales of Evansville bid $61,933 for two 2022 Ford F-250’s (30,966 each). The Commissioners awarded the sale to Sternberg and said to get them ordered as soon as possible, as it will take 28-30 weeks to deliver the new vehicles. • The Commissioners approved the Highway Annual Operating Report, submitted by County Highway Superintendent Schenk. It is an annual report mandated by the state. • In Department Updates, Chris Neaveill, Posey County EMS Director, informed the Commissioners he was able to fill the open paramedic position with the new hire starting on June 20. He has another about ready to retire, so he may soon find his staff one down again. He is still working to secure a new Medical Director for the department. The current director moved to Florida, and he would like to contract with someone local. • County Council President Heather Allyn announced she will not be at the next June 8, council meeting, but will participate via Face Time. “Feel free to contact me, this is the first meeting I will ever miss,” she said, citing family obligations. • May meeting minutes and claims were approved. • During Community Concerns, local resident Earl Schrader addressed the board stating, “I just listened to Latham’s report about dealing with drug users and exposure. I am wondering how are we protecting the men and women who provide emergency services to reduce their risk?” EMS Director Neaveill went back to the podium and explained, “If we feel there may be a problem, we call law enforcement in to secure the scene before our arrival. We pull ourselves out of the situation to stay safe.”

Adam Smith and Amber Happe enjoying the riverfront on Friday evening waiting on Cinderella to start. Photo by Sally Denning

Eleanor Buchanan requested a Harley ride from neighbor Chris to celebrate her 90th birthday. She enjoyed the ride so much she was almost late to her party. Photo submitted

Community Foundation 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 August 5, 2021. 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 https:// www.communityfoundationalliance.org/grant/posey-discretionary-grant/.

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.

Children’s Theatre presents Matilda Children’s Theatre of Southern Indiana presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical June 18-20 at Murphy Auditorium in New Harmony Indiana. We are delighted and proud to present this fine cast of adults, teens and children, directed by Alax Luegers with choreography by Laura Dalto, music direction by Joe Luegers and character coaching by Paula Boenigk. Tickets will be available to the public starting Monday,

May 24. Reserved seating (spaced at covid capacity) is a simple click away at CTSIN. org or at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/53303 Tickets are $15 for those 11 and younger and $18 for those 12 and older. Inspired by the book by Roald Dahl, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical by Dennis Kelly (Book) and Tim Minchin (Music and Lyrics) has won 47 international awards.

Matilda is unloved by her cruel parents. A child of wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, Matilda impresses her school teacher, the loveable Miss Honey. The school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and develops cruel punishments for those who don’t obey rules. Matilda’s courage and cleverness win the day for everyone. Packed with high-energy dance numbers Matilda is a joyous girl- power romp.

Repaving to begin in Mount Vernon as grant money arrives By Lois Mittino Gray At all three of its city agency meetings this week, Mount Vernon officials passed a resolution mandated by the state allowing them to vote electronically at meetings if they can be seen and heard by all. Even though the Mount Vernon Board of Works stopped holding Zoom electronic meetings last month, its members unanimously

passed the resolution as numbered 21-14 at its June 3, meeting in the City Hall. Board member David Dodd was not present for the vote. City Attorney Beth Higgins placed the resolution before them establishing the policy by which members of the Board of Works may participate by electronic means of communication. She explained they will be able to vote via Face Time,

Birthdays June 8 - Darrel Delong, Erik S. Garrett, Christopher E. Brown, Sarah Smotherman, Lucille Nash, Helen Murphy, Ted R. Moore, Kregg McGlamery, Nettie Nottingham, Pauline Denning, Virginia Hill, Una Kuhn June 9 - Audrey Gray, Cody Ungetheim, Blake Meeker, Mary Ellen Hawley, Tara Brown, Michael J. Herring, Amanda Sturgell, Brian Bergstrom, Shawn Worman, Terry Crawford, Tony Goedde, Gayle Ward, Ruth Will

June 10 - Alyssa Brown, Jourdan Tyler Cox, Hanna Blevins, Neil Laughbaum, Linda Hensley, Mary Beth Southard, Leigh Latshaw, Sandy Seitz June 11 - Aaron James McCleave, Bill Thompson, Andrew White, Heath Hoﬀman, Jacob Kurzendoerfer, Harold Carter, Margaret Little, Chloe Werry, Nancy Harris, Kathy Hurt, Anna Downen June 12 - Eula Freeman, Esther Franz, Nellie Ours, Sergei Deptula, Melissa Johnson

June 13 - Carmen Allen, Millie Brickman, Riley Goad, Ashley Hasenyager, Zachary Hasenyager, Lynn Mobley, Kristina Moore, Glen Parker, Craig Reynolds, Noah Roberts, Gabriel Golba June 14 - Betty Cohoon, Cheryl Morlock, Ryan Biggs, Brylee Dixon 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

Zoom, or other applications, as long as their face can be seen and their voice heard on it. She added that the resolution was modeled and suggested by the AIM (Accelerate Indiana Municipalities) organization. The paving of eight sections of city road are part of this year’s Community Crossings Grant from the state. Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman opened two street paving package bids, in the order received, from J H Rudolph and E & B Paving, Inc. Both were accompanied by appropriate Bid Bonds. The Rudolph total for the eight jobs was $412,260.67 and the total for E & B Paving was $435,851.22. Categories included in the bids differed for both companies: Mobilization and Traffic Control $4,725 (Rudolph) and $5,220 (E&B), Milling $67,602.70 (Rudolph) and $69,429.80 (E&B), HMA Patching $71,500 (Rudolph) and $55,250 (E&B), Liquid Tack Adhesive $10,764.55 (Rudolph) and $7,298 (E&B), HMA Surface-2 inch $52,626 (Rudolph) and $63,366 (E&B), HMA Surface-1.5 inch $202,510 (Rudolph) and $232,755 (E&B). Both firms bid $2,532.42 for four inch wide Paint Striping. Mayor Bill Curtis moved the board acknowledge receipt of the bids and that they be taken under advisement for legal review and review by Street Commissioner Dieterle. Curtis said Kelly Forston was on the agenda concerning a road closure around Alles Broth-

ers Furniture, but he was not present at the meeting. The Mayor said the business would like to close Second Street for a few days while old slate shingles are coming down. Board member Andy Hoehn asked if that is the only street they wanted to close. The Mayor said he was unsure of the streets or the dates involved. He did know they are only roofing the south side. Hoehn stated he does not want to slow them up by making them wait another two weeks, so he moved they approve the request pending Forston get in touch with Street Commissioner Max Dieterle concerning barricades. The motion carried unanimously In Department Reports: • Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray reported his department is busy doing routine maintenance. His crews have cleaned 1,700 feet of main since the last meeting. They are also training on the newly-purchased camera system that goes down into the sewer pipes to see their condition. • Dieterle stated they had 11 special pick-ups, generating $480, hauled 121 tons of trash to the landfill and worked on three yards that were in violation of the weed ordinance, since the last meeting. • Mount Vernon Fire Chief Wes Dixon was not present to give an update and Police Chief Tony Alldredge said he had no report to give, since the last meeting.

Sermon of the Week - An Autopsy of a Dead Church By: Pastor Matt Watson Jesus is God. Jesus sees down deep. Jesus knows. Medical examiners only perform autopsies on people after their death. Metaphorically, there is a place in Scripture that Jesus offers a predictive autopsy of a local church so we can avoid their cause of death, that is, nominalism. Jesus can actually see the potential cause of death prior to the actual cause of death. In Revelation 3:1-6, Jesus shared what would kill a church if allowed to continue. If you could know what would kill you, and could do something about it, wouldn’t you want to know? Jesus graciously shares what’s killing the church at Sardis and leaves the counsel for Sardis-similar churches today. Consider carefully. Jesus’ autopsy of this church might just hit a little close to home, but, also, provide what you need to get all the way home to glory. Nominalism kills. Want to know what leaves a church for dead? It’s nominalism. What’s nominal Christianity? Think of a nominal presidency - the presidency is nothing more than a figurehead. Think of a nominal vacation - the vacationers must still work. One defined nominalism as “empty formalities, things so-called, and meaningless labels.” Professing Christians tend to become nominal in contexts like Amer-

ica - contexts where the predominant culture has been accepting of a light form of Christianity, one where Christianity minimally eﬀects lifestyle. To be nominal requires less and is therefore an easier form of Christianity. The only problem with nominalism is that it kills. No matter how much life the world sees in the nominal church at Sardis, they’re dead (Revelation 3:1). Jesus doesn’t approve. Nominalism is as bad a representation of Christianity as the loveless or lawless. Jesus warns the nominal church. He will come quickly like a thief storming a house in the night. The church playing church won’t suddenly have time to get real before Jesus comes. The time is now. Jesus’ word warns. In fact, Jesus’ words are preached to the people, in power from the Spirit, for their longterm good. However painful in the moment, the alternative to Jesus’ corrective preaching is worse. Death. By heeding these preached words of Jesus we avoid spiritual death. Nominalism repackages the gospel in order to avoid persecution. The church at Sardis, which is situated in modern day Turkey, was one of seven churches instructed in the opening chapters of Revelation. Each church had a distinct need and received a distinct message. Nominal Christians are known for

wonderful works and fewer quirks than faithful Christians. The nominal church is known for having a good reputation; however, Jesus sees more deeply than a secular onlooker. Nominalism replaces faithfulness with a claim of shrewdness. Here’s how. Rome required worship of the emperor. Christians could not utter the words, Caesar is lord” because “Lord” was a title strictly reserved for Jesus. In this instance, there was no middle ground between loyalty to Jesus and Caesar. Christians needed an exemption. Luckily, Jews at Sardis had an exemption. After centuries of persecution, the Jews had carved out space in society, at least for this time, to not have to worship the emperor in order to buy, sell, and trade in the economy. The Sardinian synagogue was among the largest in the empire, seating one thousand people, and situated in the city center next to the Roman gymnasium. Sardinian Christians could have a good name in Rome. All they needed to do was check “Jew” on the census box instead of “Christian.” It seemed such a small concession but it came with big consequence. The author of Revelation, the Apostle John, was exiled to the Alcatraz like island of Patmos for exactly this. A good name with the community is not always synonymous with having a good name with Jesus. Nominal

Christians were willing to repackage essential elements of the gospel in order to get along at Sardis. Refuse to go along just to get along. Nominalism is a sin to be repented of. Jesus oﬀers Sardis no commendation. Revelation 3:2-3 contains the imperative verb “repent” as well as imperatives: Wake. Strengthen. Keep. Remember. Each of these verbs carry weight. ‘Repent’ means to change your way of thinking about nominalism. Do an about-face. ‘Wake’ means to stop with spiritual lethargy. Be spiritually sensitized anew. ‘Strengthen what remains’ means minister in that church in that town - don’t go church hopping. ‘Remember’ what you received by hearing the gospel. Remembering requires work. Keep the gospel. Repent of the sin of a nominal approach to Christianity. The gospel is worthy of a fuller response than mere nominalism assent. There is no ultimate joy in nominalism. Nominalism doesn’t cut deep enough to satisfy. Even in a nominal church like the one at Sardis, Jesus identiﬁes a few bright lights who had remained pure. Having warned the nominal (Revelation 3:2-3), Jesus turned (3:4-5) to strengthen the worthy workers in the church with two contrasting promises with a no never and a yes forever. First, the no never. The Romans had the habit

of erasing the existence of their citizens who received the death penalty. Christians who received capital punishment would have their existence erased from the town roll book. Jews would blot out the names of defectors from their roll thus rendering the not-Jewish-enough - Christian non-exempt from emperor worship. This kind of hardball could cost the sincere Christian their livelihood, life itself, and even the prospect of being remembered in society. Jesus knows. Jesus says he will no, never, blot these names out of His book of life. Second, a yes forever. Jesus positively *will confess the name of the faithful believer before the Father’s angels on that day in heaven. Nominalism ends bitterly. Christianity continues joyfully. So, are you faithful or nominal? Consider these diagnostic questions from Tim Keller: How real has God been this week to your heart? Are you ﬁnding certain biblical promises precious? Are you ﬁnding God’s grace more glorious now than in the past? We perform autopsies to learn from the dead. Jesus predicted an autopsy to prevent death. Nominal churches do not have to stay so, they do not have to die. Jesus cares enough to do a predictive autopsy that we might learn and live. For additional sermons goto http:// www.mvbaptist.church/resources.

JUNE 8, 2021,

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE A9

‘Schmitz’ continued from Page A1

Posey County Area Plan Commission President Mark Seib delivers the Kentucky Colonel Award to Posey County Commissioner Carl Schmitz on the west courthouse steps on Friday afternoon. Pictured are Seib, Ind. Lt. Gov. Suxanne Crouch, Delene Schmitz, and honoree Carl Schmitz. Photo by Dave Pearce Opening remarks by Indiana State Representative Wendy McNamara, included personal and professional accolades for Schmitz, known first and foremost as a Posey County dairy farmer. “When you look at Carl’s resume, and I couldn’t begin to tell you all of it, from president of the Dairymen’s Association to County Commissioner, to just about every other thing you can imagine, and you look back on Posey County for the last 10 years, you’ll see Carl’s hand in all the positive and forward steps that Posey County has taken,” McNamara said. “You can look to that in the State of Indiana and even in the United States

and beyond. He has had a huge impact on all of us standing here and more importantly on this community.” Crouch made her way from behind the wall of supporters who had been shielding her from Schmitz. She indicated that she seldom gets the opportunity to present one of the awards because there are so few given. She indicated this award was particularly special because it was down in her home area. “Governor Holcomb honors very few Hoosiers with the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a Hoosier,” Crouch explained, while addressing

Schmitz. “That honor is the Sagamore of the Wabash.” Crouch took time to explain a bit about the history of the award while reading through the honor that Schmitz would be taking home. “Carl, you join the ranks of a very select few Hoosier who are recognized for their greatness and their contributions to their communities, and to the State of Indiana,” Crouch said. “It is with great honor and great pleasure that on behalf of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, I am able to bestow upon you the Sagamore of the Wabash.” An emotional Schmitz, with family and friends who had turned out for the event, seemed unable to put into words his thoughts at the moment and eventually uttered, “I’m out of words…just Thank You.” Son Hans, Extension Educator at Purdue Extension/Posey County, then mentioned that he had been approached by some area businesses who were wanting to honor the elder Schmitz in some way. Hans tip-toed around the subject attempting to get information without being straightforward. With a smile on his face, Hans said his father replied that he had never received the honor of Sagamore of the Wabash. “We were thinking about a bench or something,” Hans said. Hans then introduced Seib who presented the honor of Kentucky Colonel to Schmitz. A dairyman at heart, Schmitz, who is fighting cancer, is best known for the thousands of gallons of ice cream he has made and most often donated to events and causes around the area. But by his resume, he obviously has done more than make ice cream. The following is a partial list of his activities. Posey County Commissioner – 2013-2021 National Dairy Promotion and Research Board – 2005-2012 - Export Committee Chair, 4 years District X and State FFA Officer – 1968-1970 Advisory Committee, North Posey FFA – 12 years

Posey County Rural Youth – 8 years Zion Lippe UCC Church Council Officer – 3 years Zion Lippe UCC Sunday School Superintendent – 2 years Zion Lippe UCC Church Choir – 7 years United Caring Shelters Zion Lippe UCC cooking – 26 years United Caring Services Establishment Board – 2 years God’s Storehouse Food Pantry Chair of Building Committee – 2 years Partners in Food Management Committee – 12 years Zion Lippe UCC Summer Picnic Chair – 2 years Evansville Young Dairymen founding member (1971-present) - Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair Ice Cream Stand (1972-present) Southwest Indiana Holstein Breeders Association founding member (1971-present) - Treasurer for all but two years of existence Indiana Farm Bureau Posey County Vice-President – 14 years (County delegate – 10 years) Indiana State Holstein Sale Committee – 2 years Dairymen Incorporated delegate – 15 years Outstanding Young Farmer recognition - Board member, KY/IN division – 4 years Board member, Southwestern Indiana representative, Milk Services Incorporated - 2 years Board member, Southwestern Indiana representative, Dairy Farmers of America - 4 years Board member, Southeast United Dairy Industry Association - 9 years Indiana Milk Promotion Board - 7 years US Dairy Export Council - 6 years Robinson Township Conservation Club member (50 years) Indiana Prairie Farmer Master Farmer Award Recipient Poseyville Kiwanis Distinguished Citizen

the Navy during the Vietnam War in the Gulf of Tonkin working in the hot boiler rooms. “Mainly we encountered Russian submarines playing a cat and mouse type game. Typhoons were more of a danger. I experienced two in my first deployment and five in the second,” he recalled. “My whole family served in wars, mainly Army. My father was in the Army in World War II and interestingly, he went to many the same places in the Pacific that I did twenty five years apart. We have relatives that served in the Civil War, and on my mom’s side (Mills), even the Revolutionary War. One ancestor fought in the1811 Battle of Tippecanoe.” Rose’s oldest son is also Army, having made it his career for the past twenty one years. “The Army-Navy game is interesting around our house every year to say the least,” he wryly remarked. Dee and Kenneth have four children, two boys and two girls, and two grandchildren. The couple was married on July 4, 1976 and he and his “Bicentennial Bride” are celebrating a 45 year anniversary this year. Looking back on his career, Rose remarked, “I

had no idea what I was getting into when I first started in that patrol car long ago. I’ve seen a lot of good and bad in forty plus years. Originally, I thought it was a way to make the community safer for my children. But different things happened that changed how I look at law enforcement and that’s why I have stayed so long.” “I’ve had the pleasure and privilege and honor to serve with fine officers from different agencies. This is not a job you do by yourself. I met the finest officers in my career. I’ve had three different sets of fulltime partners.” He specifically mentioned Detectives Corbin Sellers and Dustin Seitz, his current partners on the task force, stating he still learns something new from them every day. “I was trained by good officers in the beginning, Glenn Boyster and Mike Alexander. Further on, I worked with Sheriff Tom Latham and Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Fortune. I served under five different Chief Prosecuting Attorneys and seven or eight Deputy Chief Prosecutors, including Thomas and Travis Clowers and Georgianne Mastison,” he said. “I am so fortunate.”

‘Rose’ continued from Page A1 explained. Rose says he really enjoys the work, even though he often has 70-80 hour work weeks. He hinted that retirement may be upcoming in the next few years.

A military history buﬀ, he would like to document all the family’s military history and visit battleship sites, such as his recent visit to the USS Alabama. He enjoys reading military history books, especially about World War II. He was in

‘Habitat’ continued from Page A1 application. The group also plans to help seniors needing repairs on their homes. Here are the places in the county where the applications can be found. In Poseyville, Hirsch’s Grocery, Dollar General, Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Poseyville Methodist, Poseyville Christian Church and Poseyville Town Offices. Fair Haven Faith Fellowship in Cynthiana and the Cynthiana Town Offices, as well as Saint Wendel Catholic Church. Township Trustee Offices, including Beth-

el, Smith, Center, Harmony and Robb have applications. Other churches include Johnson United Methodist in New Harmony and Zion Lippe United Church of Christ, near rural Mount Vernon. Beth Folz at Family Matters also has applications. Picking up an application is essential to the program, but word of mouth is the main way persons needing Habitat homes are identified. “I am surprised at the way the people have taken note of our work. The communities of

‘Housing’ continued from Page A1 they are going to put up $10 million to risk it. Developers are going to look for a chance to do smaller lots, but when you do smaller lots you have to connect to a sewer system,” Pedtke said. The Wadesville-Blairsville sewer system, the estimated $17 million development geared at replacing individual septic systems with failing field beds that are leaching toxic chemicals into the ground, is nearing the construction bidding phase, making it one step closer to reality. “I’ve had a business out here for 30 years now. I’ve seen nothing but Wadesville and Blairsville slowly dying and businesses leaving. It’s almost impossible for a new business to come in here because there’s no wastewater treatment. Without it, I think northern Posey County, especially Wadesville-Blairsville area, just continues to die a slow death,” Dwayne Ackerman, head of the Posey County Regional Sewer District said. Ackerman said the goal is to “ideally” expand over time. “The more you spread out, the more expensive it becomes. Wadesville-Blairsville is a fairly densely populated area, relatively speaking. It makes the most sense (to start there), plus we have a school that’s got contaminated water all around it. The kids’ playground at the school has been a big driving force and an issue with this. Getting that fixed is a priority. We’ve got a master plan of where we think sewers need to be next in Posey County, but that’s a conversation for another day down the road. Looking 20 to 30 years from now, we need to start planning for that.” Wilson agreed. “I hope to God we can get this Wadesville-Blairsville project done. Our next project, I hope, would be in the Saint Phillips area. If we get that done, I’m telling you what, this county within the next 10 years, you will see a cataclysmic difference. Because of sewer. It’s not sexy. As a matter of fact, it’s probably the opposite of sexy. Literally, nobody wants to talk about it at all, but it’s the most important thing for economic development,” Wilson said. “We are finally tackling that issue head on and there’s going to be times where people hate my guts, hate the sewer district’s guts because ‘those SOBs are making us pay ($85) per month, but we’re also trying and hopefully will be able to run fiber optic internet while we’re running the sewer line. We’re going to lay the internet line right next to it. Where sewer goes...guess what else goes there? High speed internet.” A large portion of the funding for both projects could potentially be coming from state grants, according to officials at recent Posey County Council meetings. Dollars awarded through the American Rescue Plan at the state and federal levels can be earmarked for that purpose. Wilson estimated that the combined cost of both projects could be around $25 million. “I know there are people that are against it and they don’t like it, but it’s essential. It’s an essential thing for our county if we don’t want any more schools closed and we don’t want to see this county wither up and die,” Wilson said. He said he doesn’t think many understand the importance of sewer. “Why is Warrick County growing? Because Warrick County has sewer. Go look. Everywhere you see growth happening in Warrick County, there’s sewer there,” he explained. He said he’s not advocating for Posey County to lose it’s rural identity or stray from its farming heritage, but growth is necessary for the county’s survival. “To me, if you’re not growing, you’re dying. We have to grow. But here’s the thing...what a lot of people don’t realize is that if you do a subdivision in Posey County, your minimum amount of acreage that you can have for each house because of septic systems is two acres. You hear people talk about ‘we don’t want to see good farm ground go this or that or whatever’ but we’ve been doing that forever because we don’t have sewer,” he said. A 20 acre subdivision project is likely to only yield seven to eight houses after factoring in hills, septic and infrastructure development, Wilson said. “Personally, I think that’s a waste of good farm ground. If you’re going to take good farm ground, put as many houses as you can on it and have half acre or quarter acre lots,” Wilson said. “If you did that, your costs immediately go down on every development. It’s more

Poseyville and Saint Wendel appear to really accept the need we have for low-income housing in the northern part of the county. I give your newspaper a lot of credit. After the two articles on our project came out, interest levels exploded. I encourage people to call us to get more information,” he urged. McDonald as Northern Posey County Build Chairman can provide flyers and information by calling his cell at 812-760-0585 and by e-mail at markann@twc. com.

attractive to developers. We don’t have any developers looking at Posey County right now because they can’t make any money. That’s what I’ve been told.” He said lower priced homes attract families with young children that will be enrolled in Posey County schools. The state’s current funding method for schools is based on enrollment numbers. More students sitting at Posey County school desks means more funding for teachers, facilities and programs. The problem? Those home’s are “nonexistent in Posey County.” “Some of these houses that they build on these two and five acre lots aren’t $150,000 houses. They’re $250,000 to $500,000 houses. Guess who can’t afford those? Young families,” he said. Pedtke said counties seeking development have to look at the requirements set in place to develop and find ways to make them affordable for young families. ‘A lot of times I’ve heard other areas say that they want development, but then when you look at what their requirements are for subdivisions, the standards are just not affordable. I mean, they are very nice, but if you want workers to have houses to work at the companies that you are trying to get to locate in your area, you’ve got to meet the income that those companies are going to pay. That needs to be taken into account,” Pedtke said. He said communities should be looking at the requirements for lot sizes and the approval process for building. “Time is a huge factor. If it takes a long, long time to get a project approved, a lot of times developers are already paying interest on a loan and taxes on that land. Getting the approval process as streamlined as possible is a key factor,” he said. “I’m not talking about Posey County specifically, but any local government that is looking to attract affordable workforce housing, you’ve got to step up and look at what those workers can afford.” Pedtke said adding workforce housing is a very “doable” goal. “I would encourage and we try to work with any local government that’s trying to reduce the cost of developing in their area,” he said. “If they want people to have jobs in a certain area, then they are going to have to provide housing where dad or mom have their jobs and they need their jobs to be able to pay the mortgage payment and raise their kids and afford to live there. That has to be taken into account. If you just have large lots and expensive homes, they just won’t be able to make it. It’s just math.” He said the demand for apartment complexes is on the rise as well. “We’re not even at the beginning of the boom. It’s been happening for some time. There are some people that prefer to rent. There are some people that maybe don’t qualify for a mortgage yet and they’re trying to straighten out their finances until they can. Where are they going to live? There is a need,” Pedtke said. ‘A lot of people try to cross the line and say there’s a certain type of person that rents and ‘it’s not who we want in our area.’ That gets said a lot. I really try to discourage that. I don’t think a person’s personality ought to be decided by what type of housing that they’re in.” Pedtke said communities that make the choice to prioritize housing see improvements in not only the quality of life for those families directly impacted, but for the community as a whole. “When you invest in where people live, those dollars seem to tumble locally more. You build a house… the guy that built the house has an income, the guy who sells the products, roofing, lumber, whatever, has an income. Eventually somebody will build a gas station or grocery store in the area. Now you’ve tumbled into more dollars that are going to tumble locally. It just keeps happening for a longer period of time than a factory that is making a product and they ship it everywhere around the country. As soon as (the product) leaves the area, it’s selling somewhere else the dollars will stop tumbling locally. Residential development, I think, is just a really smart, wise investment.” Wilson said focusing on housing development is a better longterm investment, paying long-term dividends, than some other proposed corporate developments for just that reason. “When you build a house in this county, it’s revenue indefinitely for the county. Until that house burns to the ground or falls in on itself, you’re going to pay for that improvement on that property...

whoever owns it. In my opinion, it’s a much better avenue for us to go down. Yes, a $200,000 house isn’t as flashy as a $2 billion fertilizer plant, but you know what? I’d rather have the houses,” Wilson said. He said Posey County is in a ‘really good spot” to grow in the right way. He said that housing expansions in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s in other areas that were essentially “the Wild Wild West” with developers building cheap, poor quality homes as quickly as possible have shown the necessity for a long-term plan. “If we build this out, we can do it right. We can put in playground spaces between subdivisions. We can ask (developers) to do that type of stuff. We become way more attractive, way more walkable. That’s what people want, especially millennials. They want to be able to walk out their back door and get on a bike trail or something,” Wilson said. “Posey County is a beautiful county. We’ve got the ability, if we do it right, to have some of these developers help us build out the walking trail around Mount Vernon and tie it in with the state park and tie it in with New Harmony. Everybody would want to live in Posey County. It’s a great place. I think we’re on the verge of becoming the county of envy. That’s what I’ve always wanted.”

Hey!

Let’s Do Lunch Daily Lunch h Specials: l $9.99 $ Wed., June 9:

Fried Chicken, Mashed d Potatoes, Corn, Dinnerr Roll

Thurs., June 10:

SEE FACEBOOK FOR SPECIAL

Fri., June 11:

Fried Fish, Potato Salad, d, Baked Beans and 2 Hushpuppies

Mon., June 14:

Specialty Burger

Tue., June 15:

SEE FACEBOOK FOR SPECIAL

WEEKLY TRIVIA & ENTERTAINMENT WATCH FACEBOOK FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!

231 W. Second Street | Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 812-643-0518 | Facebook: Half Moon Saloon

P C N

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Grandpa Larry Williams plans to spend less hours at IGA By Lois Mittino Gray Community members have long marveled at the incredible energy emitted by local businessman Larry Williams, wondering when he would ever slow down. That time came on June 1 when he announced on his Facebook Page that he was retiring after 55 years in the grocery business, stating “I’m tired. I start collecting social security next month and I am officially an old man.” However, the General Manager of McKim’s IGA in Mount Vernon wants to call it semi-retirement. “What it means is this. I’m not going anywhere, I’m just cutting back on my hours and working less each week. I’ll still be around to work on ads and financials, some of it from my office at home, some from my desk at work. I’ll be around to give advice if my sons need it and I’ll still be involved in major decisions going forward, I’m just turning over the day to day running of the business to Brian and his brothers,” he wrote. “I’ve spent the last ten years of my life working with my three sons, Brian, Matt and Kevin teaching them the ins and outs of the grocery business and showing them how to take over once I’m gone. After all of this time, they no longer need me always looking over their shoulders and it’s time to turn them loose and pass the torch. They learned their lessons well and have made me very proud. They are brothers, they fight and argue like siblings, but when it comes to crunch time, they have each other’s backs. I am completely comfortable that the business is in good hands going forward,” he predicted.

Oldest son, Brian, will be the new General Manager in the Main Office or as he likes to call it, “Head Dude in Charge.” Matt will do Bakery, Produce, Deli, and Catering, while Kevin will do the Meat and Seafood Departments. Larry regaled his page readers with a humorous anecdote on how he got his start in the business 55 years ago. “Sometime in June, 1966, I don’t remember the exact date, but I was 11-years-old. In the summer between the fifth and sixth grade at Glenwood Grade School, I started working in a little corner grocery store called Fishers near Sweetser Projects on the SE side of Evansville. They had a little candy store in the back named Blackie’s that was open later hours. It had a couple of pinball machines and sold candy, snacks, soft drinks, ice cream, bread, lunchmeats, etc, It was sort of a precursor to the modern day convenience store, but much smaller (not much larger than our cash office and my office combined). My job was sorting returnable soft drink bottles, waiting on the candy counter, filling shelfs and cleaning up after school and weekends. I made $1 per week and got twenty cents worth of merchandise each night I worked. Of course, I took my pay in penny candy and gum and sold it the next day at school for an exorbitant profit. I was rolling in the dough.” One of the things Larry intends to do in retirement is to help plan McKim’s IGA Thirty Year Anniversary during the month of Oc-

McKim’s IGA General Manager Larry Williams is shown holding the Spirit of IGA Award he received from the corporation for his community service eﬀorts. He is shown with his three sons, Brian, Kevin, and Matt who will take over the business now that he is semi-retired. tober, 2021. McKim’s IGA, is a “To Larry Williams for your infec- Tube clips are always fun for him, 10,000-square-foot store owned by tious enthusiasm for IGA brand and too. the McKim family from Illinois at relentless dedication to the commuPolitically, the retiree is Chairman 1320 Main Street in Mount Vernon. nity you serve.” of the Posey County Board of Zoning Larry has been associated with the Larry has plans to convert a bed- Appeals, on the United Way Board, store and the McKim family since room in his home into a playroom and is active in the 21st Century they opened the business on October for his two grandchildren, Cooper Leadership Group. “We are working 7, 1991. “We’ll celebrate all month and Bristol. “It’ll have an eight foot right now on ways to get businesses long. I am ordering things now for chalkboard, a television, walls with to come in to the lower levels of the special giveaways and promotions. lots of color and decorations of all Landing on the riverfront,” he said. We may even sell gallons of milk for types for kids,” he said. Cooper’s Now that Bliss Artisan has left, there thirty cents,” he said with a smile. Cones, named after his grandson, is is especially a need for a restaurant. “It’s still in the planning stage.” a sugar shack onsite in the parking He speculates he may run for pubLarry is well-known for his phil- lot at IGA that sells sweets during lic office once more, although it deanthropic work and IGA holds many the warm season. pends on the slate at the time. fundraisers for many local causes. “I’m just going to take it easy and “I am comfortable with this deThe store provided free lunches to rest now. I have over 500 DVD’s and cision to semi-retire. I know I am school children during the pandemic I just may take my time and watch putting the business in good hands. when school was not in session. He many of them” Larry remarked. He Brian and the boys know when to was honored to receive the 2019 is an avid Trekkie and loves Star ask for help. I slept better last night Spirit of IGA Award from the corpo- Trek, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, than I ever have in a long time,” he rate offices. The plaque is inscribed, and other fantasy-adventures. You noted with pleasure.

Posey County, Parker’s Settlement, welcome Milk and Sugar By Lois Mittino Gray Here’s the scoop…a second area location for the popular sweet shoppe Milk and Sugar opened Memorial Day weekend in the ‘big white house’ right on 10931 Highway 66 in Parker Settlement. “There were lines out the door the entire time all day Saturday,” owner Alisha Didia said with enthusiasm for the new business venture. Alisha and her husband, John, are co-owners of the Milk and Sugar Scoop enterprise. They opened their first shop, located at 2027 West Franklin Street, in August, 2016. It was followed by the opening of a gift shop, Cotton and Iron, in a store next to the Gerst House on 2104 Franklin Street in November 2020. “The gift shop and the second ice cream location were being planned well before COVID hit. They were both in the works and then put on hold.” Alisha attributes the success of the ice cream shoppes to the high quality premium ice cream they have delivered to the stores from Wisconsin every week. “John and I looked all over the country taste-testing at many creameries. We settled on this one and it was a good decision,” she explained. Patrons can purchase a variety of ice cream fare, including sundaes, shakes, cookie sandwiches, brownie delights, and cones served on the homemade waffle cones they make in house. The couple chose the name Milk and Sugar since it is the first two ingredients in the delicious treat.

“We offer 15 flavors of ice cream at one time, rotating through 75-80 flavors. Several are seasonal flavors, such as Pumpkin, Cinnamon and Caramel Apple in autumn. Summer flavors include Root Beer Float, Peach and Key Lime Pie. Christmas is Peppermint and Eggnog.” Alisha said her two most popular flavors are Zanzibar Chocolate and Superman. “Zanzibar Chocolate is really rich and uses three kinds of African cacao beans. Superman is a blue, pink and yellow rainbow that tastes like FruitLoops. Kids love it and some adults order it, too, because it reminds them of when they were a kid.” In addition to overseeing the three businesses, Alisha, a West Side Evansville native, Reitz High School Class of 1993, is mom to nine children, ages 10 through 27. Five are her biological children and four are adopted. Three of them are homebound special needs children who spend time with her when she goes to the shop. “They love to come with me and see people now that they are all fullyvaccinated. It was so hard during the pandemic when we had to stay home so much,” she recalled. Business hours at both ice cream locations are: Mondays-closed, Tuesday through Thursday-noon to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday noon to 10 p.m. Sundays are open from noon to 8 p.m. There is ample parking and seating at the

Milk and Sugar employees (from left) Kate Halbig, Abby Kiesel, and Aubrey Whitmore stand by ready to serve ice cream. The ﬂowers next to them were sent to welcome the new business to Posey County. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray new shop. Those who prefer dining alfresco upcoming promotions or events will be advercan sit under umbrellas at picnic tables along- tised on their Facebook page. After all, “we all side a grassy area by a small pond. Alisha said scream for ice cream.”

S! es? R E E T OLUN er opportuniti

ll V A r volunte o f g g n n i i k l o lo Cal nization our orga

or y Are you

Spend some time with us at the Fair! Entry Fee/Parking attendant volunteers needed nightly at the front gate of the Posey County Fairgrounds.

July 18 - 24, 2021

Contact Laurie Hartman at 812-454-3753 for more information

SPORTS

SINCE 1882 Successor to The Poseyville News & New Harmony Times

P C N Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Volume 141 Edition 23

1501 McDowell Rd. Evansville, Indiana

1-812-985-9955

TAKE A LOOK, WE’RE JUST MINUTES AWAY!

One bad inning ends Viking baseball run By Chris Morlan There are many words you could use how the North Posey Viking baseball teams season ended. Some would say disappointed, upset or it stings. This is very understandable, but when you look at what this senior class has done over the last four years. I would more like use the words epic and outstanding on what this group has brought to North Posey and the community. In three straight baseball seasons, North Posey has won three sectional championships and made it to three regional championships. A nearly voiceless Coach Mark Kirkman indicated on Monday morning that the team played well and competed until the final out. “We weren’t at our best but we played hard and competed,” Kirkman said. “I’m just so fortunate to have walked into a situation where there were six great seniors who showed such positive leadership. And they are so exrtremely talented. They are the ones that are out there making the plays. I’m just a small part of it. I’m so fortunate to get to spend a year with these guys and the assistant coaches we

These three valuable seniors take a minute to talk things over during Saturday evening’s regional title game. The Vikings left several runners on base during the game and eventually fell 8-6 to Clarksville Providence. Photo by Dave Pearce have.” scoring a run in the top of by Providence. The third run Saturday night, the Vikings the first inning. North Posey came from Gaige Kihn when lost 8-6 to Providence in the wasted no time and scored he hit a single to the outfield regional championship game three runs in the bottom of and Jaxon Wiggins scored a at Bosse Field. This game the first inning with two of run. started off with Providence the runs on throwing errors During the bottom of the fourth inning, Chase Christie doubled to right field with Chris Akers already on base, scoring a run to give North Posey a comfortable 4-1 lead. Providence scored two runs in the top of the fifth inning to get within one run at 4-3 off an inside the park home run. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Clay Douglas hit a single to reach base. As Douglas Long-time North Posey baseball coach and assistant this was on first base, he stole season “Peanut” Titzer consoles North Posey’s Chris Akers the senior realizes his high school basball career is over. Continued on Page B3 as Photo by Dave Pearce

Affordable, Boutique-Style Living North Posey junior Clay Douglas slides into home during Saturday evening’s regional championship game at Bosse Field. Photo by Dave Pearce

Posey County FOP golf event is planned for Aug. 23, 2021 The Posey County FOP Lodge 133 Annual Golf Scramble on Monday August 23, 2021 at the Western Hills Country Club for an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost of the event is $50 per person ($200 for a four-person Team) which includes 18 holes of golf, green fees, food, nonalcoholic beverages, and cart rental. Alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase through WHCC. A check made payable to Posey County FOP Lodge 133 for you and your team members will secure your spot for the event. We will also be accepting payment through Venmo, @ POCOFOP. If you own a business and would like to be a Hole Sponsor, the cost is $100. FOP will display a sign advertising your business and showing your support of our organization. If you would like a logo on your sign please send it to us at mvfop133@gmail.com. If you have questions, please contact Trooper Brandon Deig at 812-6610817, Detective Dustin Seitz at 812-483-8448 or Detective Wes Kuykendall at 812-454-6064.

Attention Class of ‘74 Welcome to Medicare! Reduce the confusion and the stress, get advice from a local professional with over 20 years of experience. There is no charge to you for the service. Don't try to make these important decisions alone, online or on the phone with a stranger. Let a local professional help you.

We did our research – this was by far the best & most affordable assisted living community!

(MVHS Class of ‘75)

Call Today 812-457-7076

Jeﬀrey Greenwell Financial Advisor Smart Re Retirement Solutions LLC 126 East 2nd Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620

Licensed in IN, IL, KY References available upon request Not aﬃliated with any government agency

Inquire today! 920 Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 Phone: 812-682-4675 | retirenewharmony.com

PAGE B2 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

JUNE 8, 2021

Vikings edge Rangers 2-0 to claim third straight sectional By Chris Morlan Senior Kyle LaVanchy made sure this was not his final high school baseball game last Monday night. LaVanchy pitched a complete game and shutout the Forest Park Rangers in a 2-0 victory for the schools third straight sectional championship. This is also the senior classes third sectional championship. In a pitcher’s duo between the two schools, LaVanchy only allowed three hits, three walks with seven strikeouts and had held the Rangers without a hit until the bottom of the fourth inning. LaVanchy had 102 pitches thrown with 66 going for strikes against the 28 batters he faced. LaVanchy led off the batting order for the Vikings in the top of the first inning and was walked. Chase Christie came to the plate and singled on a ground ball to center field that advanced LaVanchy to second base. Next up to bat was Harold Bender and he singled on a ground ball to left field and it gave LaVanchy enough time to score a run. North Posey had a 1-0 advantage after one inning. Jaydyn Wehmer started off the top of the fourth inning swinging the bat at strike three. The Forest Park catcher dropped the ball on a wild pitch. This allowed Wehmer to make it to first base. Owen Spears came in the game as a pinch runner for Wehmer. Adyn Collins singled on a bunt to Forest Park pitcher Drew Howard to help the Vikings with two runners in scoring position. Clay Douglas sacrificed a hit to the pitcher that moved Spears to third base and Collins to second. Easton Luigs hit a sacrifice fly to center field that allowed Spears to tag

up at third and score a run. In the middle of the fourth inning, North Posey led 2-0. Forest Park got their first hit of the game in the bottom of the fourth inning when Clayton Weisheit doubled on a fly ball to center field. Jacob Uebelhor came in the game as a pinch runner for Weisheit at second base. Joel Beultel singled on a ground ball to left field giving the Rangers runners on first and third bases. With one out and two runners on base, LaVanchy settled down and struck out the next two batters to escape the bottom of the fourth inning and keep the Viking lead at 2-0. Going into the bottom of the seventh inning, North Posey was still ahead 2-0 and Forest Park had one last chance to either tie or win this game. Brody Klem was first batter of the seventh inning for the Rangers and he singled on a ground ball to left field. Then Keagan Abell was hit by a pitch. Landon Marks hit a foul ball in play to give the Rangers their first out. Jaden Schuetter grounded out but moved Abell to second base and Klem to third base. With two outs, two runners in scoring position, Forest Park’s Ryan Howard pop fly in foul territory to catcher Jaydyn Wehmer for the third out. North Posey won by the final score of 2-0. For the game, North Posey was limited to four hits as a team. Chris Akers went one for three at the plate with one double and one walk. Chase Christie went one for four hitting. Harold Bender went one for two with one RBI. Adyn Collins went one for two with one walk. Kyle LaVanchy scored one run and had one North Posey senior/graduate Chase Christie gets knuckles from one of his coaches as he walk. Easton Luigs drove in one run and Owen comes through with another timely hit during recent baseball action. Christie plans to conSpears had one stolen base and scored one run. tinue his baseball career at Oakland City College. Photo by Dave Pearce

Wildcat athletes build good foundation SUBSCRIBE By River Snodgrass With the last track meet of the season, the Wildcat athletes that moved onto regionals were prepared to compete in a giant meet with dozens of other schools to compete against. The three who qualified were Noah Gordon for HIgh Jump, River Snodgrass for the 400-Meter Dash, and Caleb Tyus for Long Jump. Although the athletes did their best, Caleb Tyus was the only one placing in the top eight with an outstanding jump, and personal record, of 21-feet-4 inches. Caleb Tyus ended up placing fourth in arguably one of the toughest regionals around, and barely missed the cut to qualify for state. Caleb, along with all of the returning athletes are very excited for next year’s season and are prepared to get back to work when the

time comes. The Lady Wildcats took five athletes who had qualified for regionals. Among these athletes were Lera Wilson, Kori Leverenz, Grace Schroeder, Emma Thompson, and Maddie Maier. They were excited and nervous as the biggest meet of the year came closer. While all of the athletes performed very well, not all were able to rank in the top eight. Kori Leverenz was able to place sixth in a very tough regional. Lera Wilson was also able to place sixth as well in High Jump. While this group of athletes had an amazing year, they are more than excited for next year and are already prepared to get back to work when the time comes. The Wildcat’s golf team also had a busy week with two matches this week.

The Cats played against Reitz and Mater Dei on Tuesday, May 25, where they placed third out of three against some of the toughest schools around. The top performers for the day were as follows: Dru Henderson with a score of 41, Logan Dutkiewicz with a score of 45, Landon Fischer with a score of 49, and Alex Carlisle with a score of 51. The Wildcats then had a match on Thursday, May 27 against Reitz once again. They, unfortunately, fell to Reitz with a final team score of 193 to 179. Dru Henderson led the team again with a score of 46. Alex Carlisle, Logan Dutkiewicz, and Mack Conyers followed Dru scoring a 47, 49, and 51 respectively. The Cats are excited about their regular season performance and are looking forward to the postseason.

ARENA--By Chris Morlan Flowers named to All-PAC tennis and team season award winners announced

The North Posey girls’ tennis team ended their season, but they went out on a high note giving this talented team some hardware before closing out the 2021 chapter. Junior Sydney Flowers was named to the All-Pocket Athletic Conference tennis team. Flowers had a great season for the Lady Vikings. She finished with a 15-4 record and made it to the individual sectional semifinal match. This is quite an honor for Flowers being selected to this team in the biggest conference in the state one of the best. For the season, the North Posey girls’ tennis team won eleven games and lost eight and went 7-5 in the Pocket Athletic Conference for fifth place out of thirteen schools. At the teams’ awards banquet, Flowers was named the teams most valuable player. Alexa Simmons was awarded the Mental Attitude award. Kennedy Gauer and Averi Goebel were selected for the Most Improved award and Jenna Heath was selected as the Team Captain. Varsity letter winners for the ten-

nis season were Sydni Flowers, Alexa Simmons, Meaghan Pearl, Jenna Heath, Kennedy Gauer, Ellie Carlson, Rachel Newman and Grace Cullman. The varsity letter winners had to play at least 50 percent of their matches in varsity competition. Congratulations to Coach Brandon Barrett and the Lady Vikings tennis team on a great season.

Christie led the St. Wendel offense with a home run and Carson Saltzman had a great pinch hit to get the team going. This week, St. Wendel will play at home on Wednesday against Owensville starting at 6 p.m. On Thursday, St. Wendel will play at home again against South Gibson Eyecare with a six o’clock first pitch. Monday, June 14, St. Wendel will be on the road at Fort Branch against VFW with a six o’clock start time.

Saint Wendel Babe Ruth remains undefeated, beats Wiggins ends collegiate South Gibson Eyecare 3-1 career at Division III Last Friday night, the St. Wendel baseball team was able to get a game in National Championship without it being postponed due to storms in the forecast. St. Wendel squeezed in a matchup last Friday night at South Gibson Eyecare that was originally scheduled back on Monday, May 31 at the Haubstadt ballpark. St. Wendel beat South Gibson Eyecare by the final score of 3-1 to remain undefeated with two wins and no losses on the season. Dylan Ahola threw another outstanding game for St. Wendel on the pitcher’s mound and went six innings. Luke Martin came in the game for the final inning and got the save. Caige

Wabash College senior Josh Wiggins ran his final race of his college career on May 29 at the 2021 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Wiggins raced in the 110-meter hurdles and placed twelfth with a time of 14.88 seconds in a field of seventeen runners. His time was not good enough to qualify him for the finals. During his time at Wabash, Wiggins has placed his name in the record books and will leave the college as one of best runners to ever step foot on the Wabash College campus.

-RLQ XV IRU DQ DIWHUQRRQ RI IXQ DQG IULYROLW\ :KR $OO JROIHUV DUH ZHOFRPH :KDW 7KLUG $QQXDO )DPLO\ 0DWWHUV RI 3RVH\ &RXQW\ *ROI 6FUDPEOH :KHQ )ULGD\ -XQH 1RRQ ² +DPEXUJHU %DU ZLWK DOO WKH IL[LQ·V /HW WKH JROILQJ EHJLQ :KHUH :HVWHUQ +LOOV &RXQWU\ &OXE 0W 9HUQRQ ,QGLDQD +RZ &DOO %HWK DW WR UHJLVWHU \RXU WHDP RU IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ SHUVRQ WHDP

d, E< zKh &KZ zKhZ ^hWWKZd͊

TODAY AND SAVE!! 812-682-3950

JUNE 8, 2021

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE B3

Posey boys golf ends in one of states toughest sectionals By Chris Morlan The Indiana High School Athletic Association boys’ golf sectional took place last Thursday morning at Helfrich Hills Golf Course in Evansville. The sectional was hosted by Evansville Mater Dei. There were 12 schools competing in the first round of this part of the state tournament. Tee times were scheduled as early as seven o’clock in the morning last Thursday. Then around nine o’clock, heavy rain delayed play for nearly three hours. After the rain delay, the forecast cleared up for the golfers to complete their 18-holes. Mount Vernon and North Posey competed in one of the toughest sectionals in the state with many powerhouse schools. The top three schools and the top three individuals who did not advance with a team will advance to this Thursday’s Washington Regional at Country Oaks Golf Club. There will be six sectionals (Attica, Evansville Mater Dei, Indianapolis Crispus Attucks, Linton-Stockton, Martinsville and Vincennes Lincoln) competing in the Washington Regional. Freshman Daymen Rij from Evansville North finished first in the sectional with a low score of 69. Eli Rohleder from Evansville Mater Dei placed second with 73. Thomas Broshers from Evansville Memorial and Josuah Feil from Evansville Reitz tied for third place with a 76 and Evansville North freshman Ottie Droste placed fifth overall with a 77. Evansville North won the sectional with a team score of 306. Evansville Mater Dei finished second with 321 shots and Evansville Memorial with a score of 334. North, Mater Dei and Memorial teams will play at the Wash-

ington Regional. Josuah Feil (Evansville Reitz) with 76, Caleb Hampton (Evansville Reitz) with 81 and Zeke Niehaus (Castle) with 82 shots also qualify for the upcoming regional. Other team scores were Evansville Reitz placing fourth with 336 shots, followed by Castle in fifth place with 348, Evansville Central in sixth place with 369, North Posey finished seventh with 379, Boonville in eighth place with 391, Mount Vernon in ninth place with 394, Evansville Day School in tenth place with 439. Evansville Harrison placed eleventh with 468 and Evansville Bosse placed twelfth with no team score. The North Posey Vikings wrapped up their season with a team score of 369 shots and a seventh-place finish. Jaxson Bender led the Vikings with a low score of 88. Brennon Sweeney finished with a 93, Caleb Dyson ended the day with a 94, Tyler Thompson shot a 104 and Carter Hannah finished with a 109. Dru Henderson led the Mount Vernon Wildcats with a low score of 91. Mount Vernon placed ninth as a team with 394 shots. Zach Culley finished the course with 99 shots, Landon Fischer with a 100, Logan Dutkiewicz finished with a 104 and Alex Carlisle with a 105. The North Posey boys’ golf team played their final regular season match at the Washington Invitational at the Country Oaks Golf Club on May 29. This was a good final tune up for the upcoming Evansville Sectional. There were 12 teams competing at the Washington Invitational with some teams coming from the Indianapolis area, along Southern Indiana powerhouse Evansville North. Zionsville won the meet with a team score

Members of the North Posey golf team pose for a team picture prior to beginning sectional play this week at Helfrich Golf Course. Pictured are Carter Hannah, Brennon Sweeney, Jaxson Bender, Caleb Dyson, and Rylee Thompson. The course took on nearly two inches of rain overnight and the morning of the sectional but the team tackled it anyhow. Photo courtesy of Cathy Dyson low of 312 shots. Evansville North came in sec- Vincennes Rivet finished eleventh with 404 and ond place with 335, followed by Avon in third Evansville Reitz came in twelfth with 405 shots. place with 336, Barr-Reeve in fourth place with Jaxson Bender and Brennon Sweeney tied 341, Brownsburg in fifth place with 345, Castle in low scores to lead the Vikings with 93 shots finished sixth with 354, Terre Haute North in apiece. Caleb Dyson finished the 18-hole course seventh place with 359, Bedford North Law- with 104 shots, followed by Blake Zirkelbach rence in eighth place with 380. North Posey and with 111 and Carter Hannah with 116 for the Southridge tied for ninth place with 401 shots. day.

Hallam academic all-state, Hoehn and Kihn are 2A all-state By Chris Morlan The North Posey softball season ended but not the awards and honors. North Posey was eliminated from the state tournament last week by the second ranked Tecumseh Lady Braves to end their season with twenty wins and four losses. “This is a fantastic group to be part of,” North Posey coach Gary Gentil said. “They really did surprise a lot of people how they improved and played with so much passion. We had a few play-

ers break records that stood for many years, but they constantly wanted to improve daily.” Senior Kennedy Hallam was selected to the Academic All-State First Team. Hallam played catcher for the Lady Vikings and finished the season with a .369 batting average with 13 runs batted in. Coach Gentil said, “we will definitely miss Kennedy. She was a perfect leader for this group. She was able to have her greatest year statically in her senior season.

Sophomore Erin Hoehn earned Class 2A AllState first team honors. Hoehn is the third player in school history to ever be selected and the first sophomore at North Posey to be named to the team. In the 22 games played this season, Hoehn’s batting average was .446 with 11 home runs and 32 runs batted in. She was also the teams leading pitcher. Hoehn started 14 games on the mound for 94 total innings pitched with a 12-3 record, 183 strikeouts and a 1.34 earned run average.

Lauren Kihn was named to the Class 2A AllState third team. Kihn is also a sophomore that broke the single season record for stolen bases with 25. In 22 games played, Kihn had a .432 batting average with 17 runs batted in. This is the first time in North Posey softball history that the Lady Vikings had two players get All-State status in the same season. Gentil said, “the coaches really enjoyed coaching these young ladies. Thanks to all of them.”

Wiggins track season ends against tough field at state finals By Chris Morlan North Posey senior Jaxon Wiggins had an outstanding season for the Viking track team. He was one of the fastest runners in Southern Indiana that never lost a 200-meter dash in the regular season. Wiggins made it to the final day of the state tournament at Ben Davis High School last Friday afternoon for the Indiana High School Athletic Association track and field state finals. The previous week, Wiggins became a state qualifier in the 200-meter dash at the Evansville Central regional. At the state meet, Wiggins was one of the 27 best sprinters in the 200-meter dash. The competition up north and around the Indianapolis is very tough. All three state qualifiers from the Evansville Central Regional in the 200-meter dash did not place in the top 20. That alone explains the competition level at the state finals. Wiggins was in the third of the three preliminary 200-meter dash races in the outside lane. To advance to the 200-meter finals, you had to be one of the top two runners in your heat or one of the next three fastest times. The competition was extremely quick, and Wiggins came up short from placing at the state finals and ran the race in a time of 23.77 seconds for twenty-sixth

place. This season was outstanding for Wiggins and he was the only participant from the two Posey County schools. Carmel won the state finals meet with a team score of 68 points. Brownsburg finished second with 40 points, followed by Center Grove in third place with 38 points, Fishers finished fourth with 32 points, Harrison (West Lafayette) and Warren Central tied for fifth place with 24 points. Boonville, Plainfield and Columbus North tied for seventh place with 18 points and Hobart placed tenth with 17 points. Other local schools scoring team points were Heritage Hills finishing thirty-first with eight and a half points. South Knox finished thirty-second with eight points, followed by Evansville Reitz in thirty-eighth place with seven points, Evansville Bosse in forty-fifth place with six points, Castle in fifty-third place with four points, Paoli in fifty-ninth place with three points and Forest Park in seventy-first place with one point. There was some local state finalist that placed at the meet. Devin Mockobee from Boonville won the long jump at the distance of 23-feet, three and three quarters inches. Mockobee also placed second in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.58 sec-

‘Vikings’ continued from Page B1 second base, then on two wild throws, he stole third base and made it across home plate to give the Vikings a 5-3 advantage. Things were still looking good for North Posey after five innings. In the top of the sixth inning, Providence gained momentum and changed the game by scoring five runs, taking control of this matchup at 8-5. That inning silenced the Viking fans. North Posey had one last chance in the bottom of the seventh inning being down by three runs. Clay Douglas led off the inning and smacked a solo home run over the left field fence to get the Vikings within two runs at 8-6. After that, North Posey struggled to get any other hits and lost this game by two runs to end their season at 19 wins and eight losses for the year. “Kyle pitched well and when Clay came in, he threw the ball well, too,” Kirkman said “He just caught a couple of tough breaks and we just didn’t make enough plays. That’s just how it goes sometimes.” Kirkman said he was very proud of the team and the season and he told the boys so after the regional championship loss. “This doesn’t take away from who they are and what they accomplished,” the coach said. “They should hold their heads up because there are not a whole lot of teams who reach the regional championshjip game and have a legitimate shot to win it.” Earlier in the day, North Posey played against the LintonStockton Miners in the regional semifinal at Bosse Field. North Posey came out blazing in the bottom of the first inning when leadoff hitter Kyle LaVanchy doubled on a line drive to center field. Then Harold Bender singled on a ground ball to move LaVanchy to third base. Bender advanced to second base on a throwing error and LaVanchy scored the Vikings first run of the game on that same play. Gaige Kihn singled on a ground ball to right field that scored Bender to give the Vikings a 2-0 lead after one inning. In the top of the fifth inning, Linton-Stockton scored a run when bases were loaded. Owen Spears walked a batter giving the Miners a run. With the bases still loaded and two outs, Spears escaped the inning without letting Linton-Stockton score anymore runs when Jaydyn Wehmer caught a foul ball in his territory for the third out. After five innings, North Posey led 2-1 and this score stood for the final. This advanced the Vikings to the

regional championship game. Spears earned the win on the pitcher’s mound for North Posey. Spears threw five innings, allowing five hits, one run with seven strikeouts. Kyle LaVanchy threw the final two innings of the game, giving up no hits or runs and struck out five for the save. Gaige Kihn went two for three hitting with one RBI and one stolen base. LaVanchy went one for two with one double, one run, one walk and one stolen base. Harold Bender went one for three with one run scored. Chase Christie went one for three hitting and Jaydyn Wehmer had one stolen base. But Saturday’s mid-day sun and warmth was new for this year’s team and Kirkman was proud of the way the team guttede it our. “It was hot,” Kirkman said with a smile. “We got off to a real good start and for Owen to go as long as he did and Kyle (LaVanchy) to come in and close it out was special. And then for Kyle to turn around and throw five good innings in the championship shows the commitment these kids have to their school and the sport of baseball. They are all competitors.” Kirkman said he was not really surprised by the level of success this team achievede this season. “I knew the program had won back-to-back sectionals and a lot of those guys were back,” Kirkman said. “Now they were going to be upperclassmen and there waere expectations there.” Despite a stellar year, there were early-season games that had Kirkman getting to know the kids and the kids getting to know their roles but once things came together, the team won 16 of its last 19 games. “When we lost in 11 innings at Vincennes and we really didn’t look very good, I have to credit our guys with working together and holding each other to higher expectations,” Kirkman said. Kirkman said that this group of talented seniors will obviously be missed but it doesn’t leave the cupboard bare for next season. “We have guys coming back now who have learned from the competitive nature of these guys,” Kirkman said. “I am so thankful that this group helped me lay a foundation of what we would like to do with this program. I say it all the time, I don’t know if we are going to win or lose but we sure are going to fight you for 21 outs. That’s just who this group was the entire year.” Located at 408 Southwind Plaza. Mt Vernon, IN. 812-838-2392

~Vintage/ Collectable Cars, Trucks and SUVs ~Antique Gas Pumps and Bicycles ~Vintage Signage/ Advertisements ~We appraise classic vehicles ~

GERTON AUTO SALES 201 W. Second Street | Mount Vernon, IN 812-838-2248 | www.gertonautosales.com

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD Freshly Prepared Each Day $4 OFF Purchases of $20 or more.

(Dine in only. Does not include alcohol. Not valid on Sundays)

Lunch Specials from 11 am to 4 p.m.

$3.50 oﬀ your second order from Lunch Menu (Dine in only. Not valid on Sundays or with other special plates)

Mon to Thurs: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri to Sat: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. CARRYOUT AVAILABLE

Come Enjoy “A Taste of Ol’ Mexico”

onds. The Castle 4 x 800-meter relay team finished ninth with a time of 8:03.98. Elliott Buechlein from Heritage Hills placed sixth in the 1600-meter run with a time of 4:18.88. Spencer Wolf from Forest Park finished ninth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 9:17.94. William Isaac Maynard from Evansville Reitz placed third in the high jump at six feet, seven inches. Jerome Hood from Evansville Bosse finished fourth in the high jump at six feet, seven inches. William Skaggs from South Knox placed second in the pole vault at 16 feet, three inches. Grant Gogel from Heritage Hills placed fifth in the pole vault at 15 feet, three inches and Parker Speth from Castle placed seventh in the pole vault at 15 feet. Again, congratulations to Jaxon Wiggins for an outstanding season. I would also like to thank Coaches Justin Wagner, Jessica Moll, Madison Aiton, Tiffany Harvey and Amber Dillman on a great season along with the nine seniors (Wiggins, Brooke Coleman, Taylor Freeman, Austin Danhauer, Clayton Lutz, Tyler Underwood, Caleb Doubler, Kedrick Wahl and Thomas Turner) for a three great seasons. Not only am I just a writer, but I’m also an assistant coach on the North Posey track team. My first year of writing was when this group were freshman. I started coaching these kids when they were in their sophomore year and this was a great class that will be missed. Thank you for the great memories, your team leadership and hard work you put in to succeed on the track.

PAGE B4 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

POSEY COUNTY HONOR ROLL SPONSORED BY

CUSTOM PLASTIC MOLDING AND ASSEMBLY SOLUTIONS

812-838-0370

5520 INDUSTRIAL RD. MOUNT VERNON

West GRADE 1 HIGH HONORS Adallyn Anderson - Carter Bouch - Brielle Cox - Declan Cox Xavier Esche - Tristen Givens - Caleb Lee - Kaden Lee Keaton Robb - Mark Vyvoda - Sarah Wooten HONORS Caden Bebout - Serenity Bebout - Jazann Clevenger Georgia Crews - Sophia Gilbert - James Henderson - Piper Holton Khloe Hyatt - Ellee Kendall - Jaxson Langston-Owens Saige Long - Briana Medina-Franco - Marlena Munoz Kendall Neaveill - Porter Nurrenbern - Kadynce Reynolds Aubree Robertson - Paisley Schmidt - Jase Spitler Rayleigh Stallings - Da’Von Taylor - Maci Wallis - Jacob Wright Owen Young

GRADE 2 HIGH HONORS Finley Bullard - Carson Ferrell - Gavin Frisby - Kayden Hanmore Parker Hyatt - Joseph Jackson - Kenzie Johnson - Austin McCarty Nicholas Miller - Finn Rainey - Sadie Thompson HONORS Westyn Adam - Hope Barker - Brenna Bincsik - Edward Bradshaw Faith Brakie - Cabella Bratcher - Garrison Brink - Avery Buchanan Abbiegayle Cheshire - Bella Embrey - Connor Ferrell Ayvion Greene - Denver Hanks - Savannah Higginbotham Hank Hildenbrand - Karsen Hutchison - Jamarion Leach Aidan Martin - Kaylor Marvel - Colton McCarty - Easton Mullis Arian Reynolds - Harvey Smith - Jacob Stickels - Kenyon Warren Makennah Washington - Zane West - Gracie Winegar

GRADE 3 HIGH HONORS Hadley Breeze - Addyson Camp - Gavin Givens - Ellery O’Neill Maliya Newman - Avalynn Reich - Jonis Robison - Gabriel Sutﬁn HONORS Faith Ashby - Travis Barritt - Blake Bell - Reed Bradford Anahbell Bradshaw - Remington Bratcher - Liberty Buchanan Avery Collins - Reese Collins - Brylee Daws - Jaylie Denning Brylee Dixon - Lincoln Dobleman - London Dobleman Kaydence Dunn - Taylnn Erwin - Crystal Fair - Mackenzie Gunter Shelby Hamilton - Madeline Hargrove - Ryder Hyatt - Brady King Gabrielle Laﬀerty - Ginnie McWhirter - Liliana Neave Kormikel Stewart - Destini Sussen - Araya Tate - Hank Wilkerson Noah Williams - Aaron Wolfe

GRADE 4 HIGH HONORS Amanda Evans - Chace Holton - Gabriel Nunn - Makayla Payne HONORS Lilith Allen - Brylea Anderson - Was Biggerstaﬀ - Gracie Brink Drake Buchanan - Jason Crow - Isla Day - Arianna Dell Mason Dixon - Serenity Funk - Katlynn Garza - James Gwyn III Brookelyn Hanmore - John Hewins - Jayleigh Higgins Jayla Houchin - Logan Houchin - Bella Howell - Bryant Hubbard Levi Jarvis - Camrynn McMichael - Morgan Miller Jonah Nichols - Angel Poole - Mason Osborne - Jersie Reynolds Lilly Ricketts - Nevaeh Ricketts - Piper Schneider Baylee Stallings - Kaiden Stillwagoner - Alex Wallis Aubrey Woosley - Claire Woosley

GRADE 5 HIGH HONORS Lucas Curtis HONORS Aleah Bebout - Bryce Boggs - Aidyn Breeze - Annabelle Brock Colbie Buchanan - Kali Cobb - Nolan Cox - Casey Davis Serenity Fenwick - Keaton Givens - Erick Godinez Rosalena Gonzalez - Cierra Gross - Blake Hathaway Saint Henderson - Zane Johnson - Lilly McCarty Charlotte Millay - Kameron Miller - Aubrey Sherretz Shane Stephens - Mariyah Thomas - Max Thompson

Marrs GRADE 3

HIGH HONORS Kai McCord - Eli Wells - Adam Elkhal - Latham Wagner HONORS Ella Berg - Jaydah Bowles - Tristen Branson - Warren Bredemeier Brinley Eaton - Angel Frazier - Brady Hamilton - Eden Harris Julianna Herrenbruck - Sawyer Hilt - Luke Redman Madelyn Rude - Mackenzie Schmitz - Ryan Seifert - Taycee Bell Walker Bishop - Audrey Blanford - Kenslee Harker Lexie Higginson - Ellie Meinschein - Harper Riggs Summer Sizemore - Abigail West - Dylan Zhao

GRADE 4 HIGH HONORS Madison Cooper - Aubrey Grimes - Olivia Staib - Vedaang Daga Elizabeth Flores - Emma Lawrence - Rylon Lyons - Joel O’Risky Jakson Reich HONORS Kelsie Appel - Paxton Boyd - Chase Byerly - Ian Carlberg Navah Connell - Addyson Dalrymple - Eli Goebel Jordan Greathouse - Elaina Lupfer - Jayla Reinitz-Meredith Chelsea Thompson - Nadya Bryant - Evan Craig - Liberty Funk Jessalynne Gentry - Adam Moseley - Ash Poorman - Connor Robb Savannah Simpson - Jackson Vanhaaften

GRADE 5 HIGH HONORS Tyson Boerner - Jacob Caldemeyer - Kaydee Campbell Julia Emsweller - Monroe Harris - Brock McNeece Jackson Meinschein - Adeline Weis - Levi Jones - Charley May Conner Moore - Victoria Poling - Thomas Scates - Gavin Schmuck Sarah Seifert HONORS Emma-Jade Brenner - Destini Crawford - Emma Fuhs Addison Goﬀ - Sophia Hasselbrinck - Micah Lamberson-Angle Trinity McCord - Tristan Rumley - Henry Scates - Braxton Shelton Colton Tenbarge - Braxden Walker - Charles West Nakhilyn Williams - Taylor Crofts - Benjamin Eaton Colton Gentry - Lily Kincade - Alex McDowell - Desirae Reese Ashlyn Vaught - Elias Williams

Saint Matthew GRADE 4 HIGH HONORS Bella Gonzalez - Stella Hall - Emily Reising HONORS Mason Axley - Olivia Brass - Dillan Dalrymple - Kalyn Jarvis MacKinley Marshall - Lilly Watzlavik BUG Austin Bourne

GRADE 5 HIGH HONORS Emily Banks - Isaac Gonzalez - Ira Muller - Ella Rainey Simon Seifert - Justice Stillwagoner HONORS Janie Bohleber - Kace Jarvis - Stella McFadin

H R North GRADE 4

HONORS Gwyn Beuligmann - Owen Beuligmann - Matthew Carman Jourdyn Carr - Raelynn Carrier - Clara Cater - Brigham Dant Taylor Davis - Bentley Deakins - Draxton Detty Rowen Englebright - Isabela Farrar - Kaidance Farrar Janniah Garrett - Jaxson Kram - Norah Lindenberg Natalie Marvel - Lexi Meek - Amorah Myers - Zoie Overton Addelyn Poe - Benjamin Stoneberger - Parker Wehmer Blake Wrobel - Morley Yount

GRADE 5 HONORS Ryan Englebright - Brady Farrar - Madison Helfert - Ty Hisch Mya Hoops - Allena Maier - Justice McCracken - Chase Meredith Dylan Murphy - London Owens - Aydin Roberts - Evelyn Smith Briley Stewart - Grant Stone - Faith Templeton - Jocelyn Tuley Lane Young

GRADE 6

HONORS Tyson Barrow - William Bippus - Cristian Galindo Makayla Helfert - Lily Hester - Landan Huﬀ - Parker Johnson Maliyah Keown - Avery Little - Maya Mauck - Jacob Nellis Blake Schmitt - Drake Schweizer - Ethan Seibert - Lennox Stone Aslan Templeton - Madison Vaughan - Paige Vaughn Maelee Yount

North Posey High School GRADE 9 A HONORS Ashleigh Blankenship - Ashton Elpers - Jackson Graﬀ Renea Kerchief - Ava Lowe - Abigail Pardon - Logan Simmons Carson Woods HIGH HONORS Victoria Abernathy - Kathryn Baize - Makenna Bryant Ava Crawford - Abigail Duncan - Madison Emge - Olivia Esche Quinn Fallowﬁeld - Addison Fullop - Madelyn Galindo Kaden Gengelbach - Keira Gengelbach - Averi Goebel Kaleb Herke - Olivia Hight - Ty Johnson - Emily Kern Connor Lintzenich - Anneliese Mayes - Jade Mueller Cole Newcomer - Chloe Newman - Madeleine Powers Sibyl Renshaw - Samantha Rhew - Noah Roberts - Colin Schipp Hanna Schmitt - Liam Stone - Matthew Stump - Lillian Tenbarge Reece Thompson - Aubrey Vaughn - Luke Willis - Olivia Woods HONORS Ethan Adams - Kade Bender - Makali Carter - Caige Christie Madison Crews - Cole Cullum - Joshua Dill - Jordan Dillman Annica Elliott - Kamden Farrar - Kolton Gardner - Jace Gauer Aubrey Glaser - Mason Hanna - Jada Hisch - Collin Kamman Duell LaMar - Brendan Mason - Jacob Motz - Josie Raymond Paige Schatz - Vincent Scheller - Kennedy Schmitt Kaedyn Stewart - Emma Thompson - Samuel Wagner Alexandria Warner - Jenna Wehmer

GRADE 10

A HONORS MaKenzie Coin - Grace Cullman - Faith Curry - Dharma Fribley Brooklyn Goedde - Emma Hall - Lauren Kihn - Nolan Kihn Reagan Koester - Alivia Maier - Emma Moore Madison Olander - Josie Payne - Abigail Rittichier Renee Schickel - Molly Seibert - Allison Werkmeister Anna Werner - Gavin Wheeler - Kylie Will HIGH HONORS Mason Ashby - Christina Boyd - Reese Butler - Jacob Downey Ava Epley - Shaina Farrar - Kyle Fifer - Tristen Gammon Audrey Goetz - Erin Hoehn - Laela Jackson - Emily Johnson Bethany Jones - Kyle Mayes - Kayla Morlan - Victoria Patrick Taylor Pieszchalski - Maxwell Renshaw - Luke Scheller Paige Schmahlenberger - Reece Terhune - Ever Warren HONORS William Bergwitz - Cade Brandenstein - Ronald Brown Madison Coon - Logan Coultas - Kylea Devoy - Levi Freeman Logan Herke - Landon Hoehn - Thadeus Jones - Lauren Kissel

Tanner Redman - Tyler Simpson - Xander Stone - Alec Turner GRADE 11 A HONORS Kaylee Bender - Clayton Douglas - Landon Epley - Sydni Flowers Julia Fullop - Anna Gries - Morgyn Hines - Noah Holzmeyer Claire Koester - Bryer LaMar - Maxwell Muensterman Jaedyn Rhineburger - Alyssa Sparks - Cordale Straub Blake Zirkelbach - Lauren Zirkelbach HIGH HONORS Nicholas Akers - Meredith Atkins - Riley Basham - Lucas Bass Elouise Bromm - Ethan Brown - Kendyl Brown - Bret Bullington Alexis Cole - Addyson Delph - Trinity Dessauer - Rachel Drone Alec Elpers - Brandt Elpers - Ella Galvin - Kody Gardner Kennedy Gauer - Lyndsey Gentil - Cassidy Gish Thomas Herrmann - Audrey Hirsch - Suzanne Johnson Tristain Joseph - Lilly Kerby - Madison Lance Addyson Lingafelter - Devin Lintzenich - Haley Lowe Payton Metcalf - RuthAnn Meyer - Samuel Myers Rachel Newman - Scout Norrington - Kayla Orpurt - Robert Peters Makenzi Reidford - Jenna Rhineburger - Eyan Rice Allison Schmitt - Cora Schmitt - Alexa Simmons Kyndal Williams - Braden Willis - Dawson Wunderlich HONORS Annie Alcantara - Abby Baehl - Katelyn Bare - Kylee Baumholser Harold Bender - Ellison Carlson - Cloe Coon - Audrey Crawford Karly Damm - Avery Elpers - Jaden Englert - Paige Exline Heather File - Loretta Goins - Christian Greene - Carter Hannah Brandon Koch - Ronald Lindauer - Camden Lupfer Kinley Milligan - Adam Moye - Nettie Nottingham Julianne Pardon - Meaghan Pearl - Justin Preske - Dalton Reidford Joel Rhineburger - Skyy Shaw - Landon Smitha Kassidy Steinhart - Gracelyn Tenbarge - Alexa Wagner Nicholas Wargel - William Weatherholt - Jacob Will Wyatt Willman

GRADE 12

A HONORS Grace Glaser - Jenna Heath - Ethan Mauer - Tyler Nevil Kyle Payne - Zachariah Seibert - Darby Simpson - Eelyssa Stucki Brennon Sweeney - Tyler Underwood - Jaydyn Wehmer Clay Scott Will - Whitney Young HIGH HONORS Delaney Baehl - Jacob Blankenship - Brooke Coleman Casey Cotton - Adam Cox - Victoria Crawford - Austin Danhauer Kennedy Devine - Caleb Dyson - Braiden Fitts - Kennedy Hallam Kevin Harnishfeger - Ian Heinlin - Holly Hodge - Tristin Keepes Kimberly Korﬀ - Kyle LaVanchy - Clayton Lutz - Megan Payne Braden Schipp - Olivia Schmahlenberger - Owen Spears Nicholas Stump - Tyler Thompson - Kedrick Wahl Caitlin Williams HONORS Remington Adams - Theodore Anderson - Alexander Bare Samuel Belt - Caleb Doubler - Jevin Downen - Kaleb Elpers Makenna Elpers - Draike Farrar - Taylor Freeman - Justin French Dalton Hill - Hayleigh Latham - Bianca Niehaus - Garrett Parker Ella Rapp - Braedon Stogner - Jaxon Wiggins - Jacob Wilder

KEEP YOUR STUDENT IN-THE-KNOW ABOUT THEIR HOMETOWN!

C T T A A S S

812- 682-3950

JUNE 8, 2021

North Posey Junior High GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Haven Barton - Kyleigh Bender - Audrey Fisher - Siri Fullop Zoey Gray - Elle Johnson - Emma Lindenschmidt - Mallory Luigs Aiden MacMunn - Kassie Mayes - Addie Murphy - Julia Rice Kanyan Rowland - Ciara Schenk - Katelyn Seibert Ella Weatherholt - Matthew Wildeman - Amelia Wolsiefer HONORS Mylee Allen - Madelyn Almon - Brennan Barrett - Myles Belt Noah Beuligmann - Landry Blaylock - Jackson Bosecker Oliver Brock - Evan Buchanan - Trey Buecher - Katherine Bullock MacKenzie Carrier - Zachary Colgrove - Grant Cullman Makenah Delph - Roman Esche - Hayden Farrar Benjamin Freeman - Adelyn Gamblin - Seth Gentil Mackenzie George - Kylee Heath - Heidi Lowe Christopher Mayberry - Jackson Mills - Sophia Nottingham Alexander Powers - Jillian Rogers - Carter Schenk Peyton Seymour - Sophia Stone - Ethan Strueh - Jazalyn Ward Adelyn Wenderoth - Alivia Williams HONORABLE MENTION Christopher Clem - Kaden Conyers - Landon Crawford Jesse Danhauer - Callie Deakins - Lilly Donner - Kayden Fisher Wyatt Gamblin - Isaac Holder - Raegan Mason - Laydon Merrill Mackenzie Mills - Savannah Nottingham - Madisyn Roberts Elijah Sharp - Ashlyn Smith - Ashton Smitha - Ethan Wade Carter Wagner

GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Kade Buecher - Allie Cook - Carly Douglas - Reagan Fortune Braeden Harp - Alyssa Heath - Courtney Helfert - Ty Mauck Maggie McCutchan - Brantly Oakley - Kaitlyn Oakley Jonathan Schmitt - Rowan Wheeler - Tate Wilson HONORS Reese Basham - Zoe Bippus - Danielle Bostian Aubrey Brandenstein - Kylen Brown - Amelia Fifer Jedidiah Galvin - Luke Garrison - Jessica Glaser - Faith Goergen Christian Hall - Troy Holzmeyer - Kayla Jones - Noah Koester Shawnee LaMar - Morgan LaVanchy - Ashlynn Nicole Lutz Henry Martin - Trace Martin - Christina Meredith - Keegan Meritt Bailey Miles - Ava Milligan-Staples - Madalyn Newton Adelyn Olander - Laney Owens - Jacob Pugh - Raymond Reuter Olivia Rhew - Stone Riecken - Sophie Scheller - Trey Schipp Austin Schmitt - Charlotte Smith - Sydnie Smith - Jackson Tucker Evan Tuley - Suzanne Weiss - Valerie Wildeman - Landon Will Lauren Wilsey - Brett Wrobel HONORABLE MENTION Jack Alderson - Brennan Butcher - Avery Collins - Ian Decker Malaya Elliott - Carley Elpers - Natalie Escoto-Aponte Jasmin Freeman - Axton Gamblin - Isabel Hight - Jack Hirsch Isaac Luigs - Makayla Mayer - Darron Myers - Alissa O’Brien Colton Palacios - Lillamae Patrick - Piper Rollins Carson Saltzman - Seth Turpen - Carter Wells - Zoe Wharton Levi Williams

South Terrace GRADE 4 HONORS Cutrell, Levi - Debes, Carter - Dressel, Kale - Fisher, Cameron Fortner, Tatum - Goebel, Wyatt - Hisch, Joseph - Howell, Serene Maines, Sloan - Mayes, Layla - Metz, Addison Nightingale, Claire - Peters, Anthony - Schenk, Mattison Schmitt, Emily - Stump, Lauren - Will, Chase - Willett, Kinley

GRADE 5 HONORS Barrett, Braelyn - Barton, William - Bosecker, Xavier Diekemper, Colton - Esche, Allison - Gibbs, Paxtyn - Gray, Adam Griﬃth, Kianna - Hallam, Isabelle - Harp, Sullivan - Hoehn, Ayela Hoehn, Makenna - Johnson, Jaylen - Koester, Camden Like, Madalyn - McCutchan, Molly - Olander, Emersyn Raber, Emalyn - Simmons, Maleigha - Stoneberger, Ella Tucker, Chase - Wenderoth, Knox - Will, Claire

GRADE 6 HONORS Ashby, Ethan - Freeman, Joshua - Hisch, Emma - Luigs, Anna Maines, Sydney - McDonald, William - Nelson, Reaghan Nightingale, Madalyn - Rittichier, Alyssa - Schickel, Carter Sikes, Trevor - Spencer, Asa - Wilson, Taryn

Farmersville GRADE 1 HIGH HONORS Burns, Lane - Clowers, Emma - Dickens, Finley Goldman, Addison - Kusturin, Adilynn - Neaveill, Bailee Volz, Anabel - Wilson, Joseph HONOR ROLL Creek, Maddyx - David, Josie - Denham, Liam - Eaton, Derek Fairchild, Kaysen - Gamache, Sadie - Greenwell, London Horacek, Taylor - Kester, Mercedes - Kuhn, Presley Martin, Sadie - Mattingly, Joanna - Neaveill, Hunter Pollard, Madison - Ries, Rylan - Russler, Elaina - Schneck, Ryder Siddons, Oakley - Thompson, Eli - Thompson, Madelynn Weatherford, Jase - Workman, Raynee - Wright, Jace

GRADE 2 HIGH HONORS Ball, Anistyn - Bell, Remington - Butler, Chelsea Goldman, David Jr. - Greenwell, Jessie - Gross, Adilyn Henshaw, Brodie - Martin, Chloe - McGennis, Gracelyn Norton, Lorelai - Ours, Brendan - Straw, Evah - Underwood, Isaac Webster, Imani - Wildeman, Cora - Zirkelbach, Sydney HONOR ROLL Beck, Layla - Cole, River - Dailey, Mark - Erwin, Mikayla Filppu, Sophie - Fox, Jessica - Grabert, Silas - Gregory, Brinkley Gross, Jon - Hamm, Pipper - Konrath, Jack - Orth, Jacob Reich, Maci - Snelling, Kylee - Traﬀord, Aundrea Trevino, Eliandro - Vaughan, Paisley - Voelker, Avery

GRADE 3 HIGH HONORS Ellison, Griﬃn - Hoehn, Wyatt - Kuhn, Oakley - Reese, Emmelyn Stemple, Addison - Wilson, Arianna HONOR ROLL Benton, Lilly - Clowers, Nash - David, Jensyn - Deckard, Jordan Duncan, Abhayann - Grabert, Brookelyn - Greene, Jax Greenwell, Logan - Hamrick, Melanie - Konrath, Daxton Lilleston, Kelsey - Lyke, Jayden - Mattingly, Reagan Mattingly, Serenity - McIntyre, Mckenzee - Russell, John Schneider, Macyn - Suedmeyer, Landry - Thompson, Owen Tinsley, Jesse - Wilson, Kourtlynn

GRADE 4

HIGH HONORS Aaron, Aiden - Aldrich, Caleb - Clowers, Camden Daniel, Maycin - Erwin, Jaylynn - Hamilton, Klayton Hoehn, Paislee - Horacek, Kaylee - Mathew, Vivian O’Daniel, Mason - Rogers, Kenzie - Wilson, Jake HONOR ROLL Benton, Thomas - Deckard, Cameron - Gross, Jake - Hicks, Ryan Idler, Jaxon - Mason-Nordgauer, Nicole - Mastison, Gage Middleton, Ayla - Osban, Parker - Reich, Brayden Riecken, Evan - Robinson, Jayce - Sims, Teagan - Tharp, Trevor Tucker, Nicholas

GRADE 5

HIGH HONORS Benthall, Isabella - Harshbarger, Josie - Kelly, Ava - Kuhn, Dillon Leverenz, Abram - Mavrick, Cody - Mitchell, Logan Platts, Michael - Riecken, Marcus - Sullivan, Davin Voelker, Kendall HONOR ROLL Bell, Rawlings - Bradshaw, Preston - Briody, Kaydence Carlisle, Jake - David, Joslyn - Esche-Hart, Anna - Goldman, Allie Grabert, Emma - Greene, Alison - Konrath, Emma Lemberg, William - Lilleston, Ryan - Mandel, Madisyn Mastison, Hayden - Mathews, Addison - Wiggins, Jayden

H R

JUNE 8, 2021

MV Senior High School

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE B5

MV Junior High School

GRADE 9

GRADE 6

HIGH HONORS Maximillian Alldredge - Cora Bell - Zackary Bulkley Adam Burke - Madolyn Huss - Ashley Lilleston - Landon Mitchell Piper Osban - Aidan Paul - Andrew Santoro - Rylee Schmuck Brandi Schu - Reagan Sullivan - Parker Willard MAROON HONORS Ellen Aldrich - Dusten Anderson - Hunter Axton - Beau Baldwin Abbigale Bazan - Kristen Bazan - Blake Brucken Abrianna Choate - Nolan Deno - Erika Duncan - Emma Fisher Brooke Franks - Bella Gibbs - Mitchell Hamrick - Allyson Johnson Molly Jones - Ryan Kelley - Ava Kincade - Madeline Maier Derek McCord - Adam McDowell - Abigayle Miller Emily Osborne - Grace Reyes - Abigail Ries - Lauren Robb Ian Sanchez - Hannah Seifert - Arlissa Sharber - Merritt Snodgrass Emily Stokes - Jacob Swartz - Danielle Underwood Morgan Watson - Ava Watters - Hadley Weatherford - Aaron Weis Hannah West GRAY HONORS Morgan Adler - Savana Anderson - Matthew Bell - Isaac Burnett Jackson Clowers - Aaron Cobb - Victoria Cox - Halie Dickinson Grant Doherty - Logan Dutkiewicz - Dillan H. Ethridge Destin Gentry - Haley Grantham - Asher Haney - Kendra Hess Alex Hyatt - Trinity Jourdan - Kiearra Krull - Grayce Martin Ella McCune - Luke Morgan - Kenyon Morris - Solicity Muncy Tobias Payne Jr. - Olivia Redman - Lily Sizemore - Kortez Stewart Mia Wagner - Jaxon Woodard

DISTINGUISHED Anderson, Logan - Berg, Dorotea - Biggerstaﬀ, Delaney Bradshaw, Daythan - Burgdorf, Madisyn - Campbell, Jaycee Collins, Cael - Fendel, Alyssa - Fields, Cassidy - Guerrero, Gloria Hall, Eastin - Isham, Lida - Johnson, Shaylee Juarez-Fernandez, Lidia - Luckett, Gracie - Lupfer, Makayla Miller, Molly - Owens, Madison - Preske, Logan Ragsdale, Mitchell - Reese, Libby - Reinitz, James - Scates, Wyatt Schu, Gavin - Sharber, Athan - Simpson, Ryanna Thompson, Natalie - Walker, Emerson - Wells, Ella - Wolf, Attalia Zieren, Carter HONOR ROLL Abel, Madelyn - Allyn, Lacey - Allyn, Lindsey Anderson, Braden - Baker, Veronica - Bell, Trevan Benton, Jude - Bohleber, John - Brakie, Samantha Buchanan, Jersey - Byerly, Jacob - Cathie, Avani Crowe, Johnathon - Defur, Drew - Duncan, Tessa Durbin, Atticus - Fisher, Alivia - Flener, Kharma Hartman, Whitaker - Henson, Maddux - Howard, Paige Hoy, Bryce - Jackson, Emma - Johnson, Ella - Johnson, Jade Jourdan, Harold - Lindenschmidt, Derek - Lueder, Jake Medina, Gisell - Middleton, Bryce - Morrow, Campbell Muller, Jayden - Murrell, Emma - Peters, Joseph - Rainey, Edwin Rhea, Ellie - Riggs, Peyton - Rocca, Easton - Rodriguez, Isabel Salee, Maddex - Schneider, Makayla - Severin, Braelynn Sharber, Clyde - Shiver, Gabriel - Stevens, Jacelyn Tinsley, Colten - Topper, Lane - Weyer, Joseph Woods, Nicholas

GRADE 10 HIGH HONORS Garet Hollinger - Brenna Julian - Kaleigh Kelley Dominik Kimmel - Sophie Kloppenburg - Kaden Leverenz Kori Leverenz - Kara Millay - Rylan Paul - Carson Tucker MAROON HONORS Alicia Boarman - Mathania Burnett - Brianna Cobb - Bailey Cox Olivia Culley - Lily Denning - Haley Duﬀey - Ryan Ewalt Katherine Girten - Benjamin Glueckert - Alexandra Healy Jaycee Jarvis - Taylor Jarvis - Natalie King - Colton Lippe Micah Luckett - Grace Lueder - Cameron McConnell Taylor Randel - Sadie Redman - Alayna Reising - Haley Rutledge Luke Schelhorn - Grace Schroeder - Lily Tenbarge - Khai Willard Lera Wilson GRAY HONORS Riley Angel - Emma Davis - Lydia Deckard - Gracie Defur Keirra Deig - Sydney Deig - Maxwell Dewar - Abigail Dosher Hunter Elderkin - Landon Erwin - Brady Ford Brandon Juarez-Fernandez - Mallory Kuhn - Kelsey Martin Jackson O’Daniel - Isaiah Phillips - Ainsley Pierce Sydney Redman - Drake Ricketts - Peyton Rush - Scott Russell Blaine Short - Brooke Sledd - Logan Steedman - Levi Thompson Aidan Watters - Brooklynn Weyer - Madeline WurtzEthan Yarber

GRADE 11 HIGH HONORS Renee Bippus - Tyler Brown - Andrew Bryant - Sydney Friedman Karagen Sitzman - Mackenzie Wiggins MAROON HONORS Matthew Adler - Genna Biggerstaﬀ - Jason Black - Lauren Boeke Brady Bowman - Alex Carlisle - Triston Clowers - Zachary Culley Tanner Damm - Abbie Dickinson - Serenity Folz - Alison Gansman Parker Gross - Dru Henderson - Mackenzie Hildebrandt Luke Hoehn - Brady Hook - Elijah Jones - Daniel Juncker Connor King - Julia Kingery - Dalton Kuhn - Trevor Loehr Damien McCormick - Conner McKinney - Destiny Morgan Carissa Moudy - Abigail Murray - Christopher Newman Isaac Parmenter - Maci Potter - Madison Ragsdale - Jailyn Roberts Braiden Royal - Lauren Schmitt - Ariana Shepherd River Snodgrass GRAY HONORS Henry Adams - Austin Bell - Cole Bilskie - Alessandro Bommarito Lane Branson - Zachariah Brock - Andreana Carlino Taetum Clement - Trinity Clement - Christian Cole - Peyton Egan Fischer Epley - Katharine Flener - Olivia Gerton - Dylan Harmes Baylee Hart - Derek Hollinger - Hayden Huss - Zachary Irick Aiden Jolley - Keaton Kern - Alexis Macon - Isaiah McFadden Savannah McGee - Lilianna Melendez-Allred - Courtney Miller Baylee Rhodes - Maggie Scates - Alyssa Spalding - Abel Sindler Zane Spivey - Tony Thompson - Mahala Tinsley Charles Weilbrenner - Jaden Wilson

GRADE 12

HIGH HONORS Amber Allyn - Catherine Batteiger - Paul Campbell - Emma Clark Colton Curl - Haley Curtis - Faith Delancy - Henry Denning Sydney Deno - Noah Gordon - Emily Hueftle - Brooke Jackson Abbey Keitel - Kennah Keller - Hayley Kueber Kaitlyn Mansfield - Kaitlyn McDaniel - Elizabeth Ries Emma Schmidt - Mallory Singer - Elizabeth Steinhart Gavin Varner - Jenna Veatch MAROON HONORS Xavier Angel - Amber Collier - Autumn Collier - Adaleida Cox Braden Dike - Nathan Duffey - Brayden Duncan - Hannah Durham Jamie Glover - Sara Griffin - Kayden Hamilton - Samuel Heckman Alex Keitel - Kelsey Lang - Jessica Lunceford - Logan Mayes Blake Morris - Hunter Philipps - Jadyn Ricketts - Paige Robinson Brooklyn Shell - Emma Thompson - Emma Trent - Brock Veatch Savannah Weatherford - Ayden Whitney - Brianna Woods Morgan Woods GRAY HONORS Caitlin Abel - Bryce Alldredge - William Ayers - Caleb Doty William Everett - Landon Fischer - Trevor Frisby - Aiden Gilligan Isabella Kelley - Veronika Mofield - Gabriel Owens Gracee Plouchard - Kelcey Ricketts - Blake Ritzert - Kyle Simpson Megan Simpson - Sidney Sollman - Jackson Thomas Grace Thompson - Thayer Washabaugh - Damon White

GRADE 7

DISTINGUISHED Aldrich, Maggie - Allen, Jaxon - Allyn, Alaina - Brock, Mandalynn Campbell, Wesley - Clowers, Logan - Collins, Cooper Ditmer, Addison - Ellison, Taylor - Embrey, Levi - Harris, Kalem Harshbarger, Reese - Hoehn, Wesley - Jarvis, Johnathon Jones, Emily - Lilleston, Lindsey - Lowery, Kelsey Lyons, Graeson - May, Aubrey - McCarty, Madalyn McNeece, Hannah - Melendez, Mikayla - Miller, Kloee Moles, Madisyn - Powell, Abigail - Powell, Miranda Reynolds, Hannah - Sponn, Ella - Starnes, Gianna Thompson, Addison - Weintraut, Luke - Westerman, Kaleb York, Leah HONOR ROLL Allyn, Louis - Anderson, Kaycee - Austin, Brennan - Barritt, Noah Blackburn, Ellie - Boerner, Gabriella - Bouch, Samantha Bourne, Bryce - Bradshaw, Derek - Campbell, Sean Chapman, Lillian - Chevalier, Remy - Clowers, Bryce Cole, Kendall - Craig, Nathan - Deckard, Landen - Eaton, Briley Fischer, Haley - Fraser, Kaylee - Garza, Dominick - Gish, Madison Gonzalez, Izaiah - Hanebutt, Kylee - Harper, Owen - Hess, Ryan Higginson, Mason - Hoehn, Maria - Hostetter, Landon Jones, Maiya - Kanipe, Natalie - King, Haley - Krieger, Kaaden Kuhn, Natalie - Leach, Amelia - League, Faith - Lippe, Grant Long, Xavier - Lyke, Ali - McCollum, Ryan - McWhirter, Morgan Medley, Liam - Mello, Aiden - Mosley, Breael - Osborne, Megan Payne, Lillian - Reese, Sophia - Robb, Hunter - Robb, Meyer Schickel, Brady - Schroeder-Lambert, Chloe - Siddons, Ambryn Snodgrass, Ryder - Stacey, Emily - Stillwagoner, Jayden Wallis, Makayla - Walton, Adrianna - Watzlavik, Hunter Williams, Lakeland

GRADE 8

DISTINGUISHED Aaron, Drew - Brock, Chance - Campbell, John - Edling, Brianna Green, Colton - Hamilton, Jaley - Howard, Nathan - Lang, Shelby Ledbetter, Aaliyah - Mansﬁeld, Ethan - Moore, Madelyn Muller, Anthony - Permenter, Jazelle - Ragab, Aaron Ritchie, Cammie - Slaton, Miranda - Starnes, Sophia Tenbarge, Grace - Thomason, John - Thompson, Layne Thompson, Valarie - Valier, Ava - Wagner, Malley Zieren, Isabella HONOR ROLL Almon, Glory - Angel, Colby - Banks, Blake - Basden, James Bredemeier, Alana - Byerly, Nathanael - Chilton, Addison Collins, Connor - Davis, Brynn - Deckard, Hayden Denning, Jasmine - Dickinson, Julian - Dobleman, Cortlynn Dye, Masyn - Dyehouse, Bryce - Emsweller, Charles Ewalt, Isabella - Forsee, Arianna - Gray, Camron Hamrick, Maxwell - Harralson, Madalyn - Hathaway, Grant Henderson, Rue - Hoehn, Alexandra - Hoy, Kaitlynn Hubbard, Brendan - Jones, Cassidy - Jones, David Lamprich, Krystal - Lindenschmidt, Kyle - Lueder, Chance Marchand, Brandie - Martin, Hannah - Matthews, Gabriel McCarty, Dylan - McCarty, Landon - Medina, Yoeli Muller, Savannah - Owens, Brandon - Patel, Yug Pedrotti, Hunter - Peters, James - Pierce, Lowell Potter, Maddox - Preske, Lillian - Raben, Jaxston - Rainey, Kyra Reynolds, Katelynn - Rutledge, Andrea - Shiver, Hayley Smith, Angel-Marie - Straw, Zoe - Swartz, Chloe Walker, Emma - Waller, Harley - Whaley, Alaina Wiggins, Makayla - Williams, Ava

President’s Lists

Southern Arkansas U Melanie Margaret Joan earned a 4.0 GPA in the spring 2021 semester, securing a reputable position on the Southern Arkansas University’s President’s List. Joan is a senior Pre-Health Biology major from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Dean’s Lists

SUBSCRIBE TODAY! DePauw University

812- 682-3950

The Dean’s List recognizes students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Congratulations on this well earned achievement. Noah Jones and Meher Sheth, both of Evansville ,Ind.

APL News June 1 through July 31 - Alexandrian Public Library Summer Reading Challenge - Register with Beanstack or you can call or visit the library for more information and to get signed up. June 8 at 10:30 a.m. - What’s All That Noise? - What’s all that noise? Amelia, from Harmonie State Park will tell us all about the noise. More than that, she will tell us about the fascinating wildlife, plants, and bugs living in Harmonie State Park this summer. Please register for this program which will be held at the Brittlebank shelter. Bring a mask and meet us there. June 8 at 2 p.m. - Teen Anime Club For grades six - twelve. Come hang out, watch and discuss manga and anime, do some crafts, and have some Japanese snacks. We will be meeting in the Wabash room at the library. June 9 at 10 a.m. - The Ornament of the Month Club project is a Hummingbird - Join Monica as she shows you how to create a delicate hummingbird ornament. Registration is open. June 9 at 3:30 p.m. - Cinderella Stories from Around the World-Egyptian

- Miss Samantha will read this Cinderella story online on our FB page. This post will remain for several weeks. No registration. June 10, 17 and 24, July 1, 15, 22 and 29 at 10 a.m. - Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshops - This free series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. We will be meeting in the Ohio/Wabash room for the ﬁrst workshop. Masks are required. If you have questions call Stan Campbell at 812-8383286. Must provide your own art supplies for this program. Registration is required and begins May 20. If you register for the May 27 workshop you will be registered for the series. June 10, 17, and 24 at 2 p.m. - Virtual Laughs and Crafts - Join us on our library’s Facebook page. We will read a story, sing songs, enjoy fun activities, and learn about a fun take-it-and-make-it craft kit! June 14, 21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m. - Virtual Story Times - Join us on our Facebook page at 10:30 for a virtual story time. You will also receive information on a take-itand-make-it craft kit. - Join us on our Face-

book page at 10:30 for a virtual story time. You will also receive information on a takeit-and-make-it craft kit. June 14 at 6 p.m. - Virtual program: Music & More from Down Under and Beyond: Didgeridoo Concert! - Check our Facebook page on how to watch! Virtuoso didgeridoo player and master multimedia producer Rob Thomas invites you on a journey to Australia ... and beyond. “Music & More from Down Under and Beyond” mixes funky didgeridoo rhythms, worldly percussion instruments and relaxing soundscapes with both organic and electronic sound eﬀects ... all the while immersing the audience in a stunning virtual landscape of Australian forests, deserts, oceans and distant galaxies. “Music & More from Down Under and Beyond” is much more than a musical event. It’s a mesmerizing journey of sight, sound and imagination. Note: To register for any of our free adult, teen or children project kits, go to the event calendar on our website at alexandrianpl.org then click on the day of the event or call the library at 812-838-3286. You can also visit the Information Desk.

POSEY COUNTY HONOR ROLL SPONSORED BY

CUSTOM PLASTIC MOLDING AND ASSEMBLY SOLUTIONS

812-838-0370

5520 INDUSTRIAL RD. MOUNT VERNON

Saint Wendel GRADES 5-8 HIGH HONORS Bethany Eades - Ella Johnson - Lisa Muensterman - Ethan Stofleth Grant Wenger - Douglas Stofleth - Lexie Straub Kiersten Wunderlich - Marco Zoller - Eva Bender - Ryan Bender Reba Bergman - Rayce Bitter - Isaac Coomes - Calvin Gantner Reid Happe - Max Johnson - Chloe Kirchoff - Jake Love Adam Muensterman - Brody Salee HONORS Kaleb Rheinlander - Madilyn Garrett - Katelyn Wathen Autumn Effinger - Evie Sherretz - Daniel Sieben - Elliott Stratman Liam Kerby - Marcy Muensterman - Caden Schmitt Dimitri Straub - Phoebe Tucker - Sophie Weinzapfel - Kaylie Will HONORABLE MENTION Luke Martin - Dylan Ahola - Dallas Bergman - Caroline Breeden Nolan Shickel - Allena Storey - Ryan Wunderlich - Carter Hall

Tyler Knaebel

Saint Philip GRADE 5

HIGH HONORS Darret Branson - Brock Folz - Simon Goebel - Amy Griese Kade Norman HONORS Hadley Burgdorf - Maci Lannert - Landry Lottes - Luke Shumate Alden Walker

GRADE 6 HIGH HONORS Joshua Bacon - Henry Bohleber - Waylon Dewig Annabel Knaebel - Emily Nurrenbern - Laney Randal Natalie Weber - Katie Wilkey HONORS Brody Bacon - Benjamin Deeg - Zack Hutton - Cecilia Laury Trent Mulherin - Nash Stratman - Ethan Wannemuehler

GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Isabelle Bohleber - Lyla Walker HONORS Levi Bigge - Aiden Fehrenbacher - Reagan Reising - Josie Walker Morgan Wannemuehler - Noah Weinzapfel - Colton Wells

GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Jordan Bacon - Gabe Bigge - Brayden Caldemeyer - Grace Folz Chelsea Merkley - Will Nurrenbern - Jack Shumate Hayden Wannemuehler HONORS Dane Branson - Luke Lannert - Nick Postletheweight - Emily Sinnett

Teachers, Counselors attend Bootcamp Teachers and guidance counselors from a five-county area have been selected for a unique program that will provide handson instruction to teachers about careers in manufacturing, the backbone of Indiana’s economy. The “Teachers’ Manufacturing Bootcamp,” a program administered by the Grow Southwest Indiana Workforce Development Board, provides a weekly stipend to teachers during the twoweek program and free, professional growth credit from the University of Southern Indiana. The Teachers’ Manufacturing Bootcamp will be targeted to educators and will involve hands-on instruction at manufacturing locations with assistance from Ivy Tech Community College and the University of Southern Indiana. According to data from the National Association of Manufacturers, the annual average wage for manufacturing careers in the state of Indiana is $74,849. Also, research shows that more than 500,000 people are employed by Indiana manufacturers. Also, manufacturing is the biggest segment of the state’s economy, outranking every other economic sector. It has accounted for more than half of the state’s growth in the last five years. Despite these impressive numbers, manufacturers report difficulty in recruiting and preparing the next generation of employees for these rewarding careers. The goal of the Teachers’ Manufacturing Bootcamp is to demonstrate to educators the rewarding careers available in manufacturing and also break stereotypes about the jobs that are available today. “Many manufacturers in our region are aware of their future workforce needs and the inaccurate perception of their industry,” says Sara Worstell, executive director of Grow Southwest Indiana Workforce Investment Board, Inc. “This program will arm teachers with the knowledge to influence the future pipeline of employees.” The program kicks off with an orientation on June 7, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Willard Library in Evansville. The educators work begins on Monday, June 14, and will include time at three participating manufacturers – Alcoa/Kaiser, Berry Global and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana. The curriculum for the program has been developed in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and will include material on manufacturing safety, quality, lean manufacturing, process management, and reliability excellence. During visits to manufacturing locations, the educators will learn about job responsibilities, wages, work conditions, and career potential. In addition, participating teachers will complete homework assignments, incorporate what they learn into classroom lessons, receive a weekly stipend of $550 and professional growth credit from the University of Southern Indiana. Among the teachers who have been selected for the 2021 Grow Southwest Indiana Teachers’ Manufacturing Bootcamp are: • Lauren Risley – Farmersville Elementary • Ryan Knight – Mt. Vernon High School The program is funded through grants from: Alcoa/Kaiser, Berry Global, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana.

PAGE B6 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

JUNE 8, 2021 William Owen and Derick Fortner of Evansville heard of the upcoming Antique Show in New Harmony this weekend and came out to get some previews on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce

Several members of the Mount Vernon Police Department, the Posey County Sheriﬀ Department, and the Indiana State Police respond to a call of a disturbed individual on Vista Drive in Mount Vernon. Photo by Dave Pearce

With respite care, your loved one receives quality care and you receive a well-deserved break.

JUNE 8, 2021

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE B7

PAGE B8 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

JUNE 8, 2021

Cozart, Milligan face drug charges Traffic stop leads to arrest of Special to the News On May 31, 2021, at 5:44 p.m. Deputy Zach Lienemann conducted a traffic stop on a gray passenger car for speeding on County Road 400 South near County Road 350 West. Upon apNatalie Cozart proaching the vehicle Lienemann detected the odor of burnt Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. At that point Lienemann and Deputy Brian Naas began a roadside investigation. At the

conclusion of their investigation Lienemann placed 26-yearold Natalie Cozart and 57-yearold Pamela Milligan, both of Owensville, into custody and transported them to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail, CoPamela Milligan zart was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. Milligan was charged with Possession of Marijuana. Both individuals have posted bond.

Sollman on drug charges Special to the News On May 25, 2021, at 4:06 p.m., Deputy U.B. Smith conducted a traffic stop at Broadway and Second Street in Princeton, for a passenger failing to wear their safety belt. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Smith detected the odor of burnt Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and began a roadside drug investigation. During the investigation 72 grams of Methamphetamines, five hypodermic needles, drug

paraphernalia, and Marijuana were seized. Thirty-eight-yearold Michael Sollman of Owensville was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Sollman was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines, Unlawful Possession of Hypodermic Needles, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana. She remains in custody on an $8,000 bond.

Michael Sollman

Court News and Legal Advertisements Arrests May 27 Gayle Cross - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Driving While Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia (failure to appear) - PCS Gayle Cross - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Possession of Marijuana (motion to impose judgment of conviction-failure to appear) - PCS Heather Bell - Mount Vernon - Invasion of Privacy PCS May 28 Angel Effinger - Mount Vernon - Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery with Bodily Waste - PCS May 29 Matthew Stovall - Jasper - Battery, Resisting Law Enforcement, Domestic Battery, Strangulation, Battery Against a Public Safety Official - PCS James Burnett - Evansville - Operating While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Minor Possess Alcohol - MVPD May 30 Zachary Swain - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended - PCS Nicolas Santiago - Evansville - Driving While Suspended - PCS May 31 George Smiley - Evansville - Driving While Suspended PCS June 1 Carolyn Davidson - Petersburg - Warrant, Cruelty to an Animal (petition to revoke) PCS James Parish - Wadesville Warrant, Intimidation, Possession of Marijuana (petition to revoke) - ISP Sarah Mayes - Griffin - Possession of Meth, Possession of Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Paraphernalia - NHTM Cary Cross - Griffin - Warrant, Dealing in Methamphet-

amine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS Cary Cross - Griffin - Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS Complaints May 26 10:30 a.m. - Theft - License plate theft - Midway Drive, Poseyville 1:56 p.m. - Assault - Daughter was assaulted at work at approximately 1 p.m. Suspects have left - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 5:11 p.m. - Assault - Caller advised a juvenile was assaulted at address. Caller advised that he didn’t have any info - Randall Lane, Mount Vernon 6:10 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised four subjects in the driveway trying to fight each other - Third Street, Mount Vernon 7:40 p.m. - Vandalism Caller advised that there are four kids ages eight to twelve on a ladder ripping off parts of a house - Water Street, Mount Vernon 8:10 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised that her sister is yelling at her about the kids - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 9:26 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised that he heard a loud noise while inside his residence. Caller advised that when he walked outside there was a male in a tan jacket kicking in the house door next to him - Mill Street, Mount Vernon 10:36 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised that his 50 calibers were stolen about a day ago. Caller advised it is a very deadly weapon - William Keck Bypass, Mount Vernon May 27 8:16 a.m. - Officer Standby

- Wants a standby to get his belongings. Believes his ex has a protective order against him - Coronado Drive, Mount Vernon 7:08 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised people are breaking into her house at this time. Caller is not there but on her way. Caller advised she has a relative on site and they called her. Caller advised her relative advised they think someone is in the attic at this time - Maier Road, Mount Vernon 10:08 p.m. - Noise Complaint - Someone playing drums very loudly - Diamond Island Road, Wadesville 11:48 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Someone was trying to get into house. Has happened twice tonight - Washington, Mount Vernon May 28 2:35 a.m. - Citizen Dispute - Flagged down for some sort of ﬁght - Fourth/Wolﬂin, Mount Vernon

10:01 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised that there are two females ﬁghting in a residence, possibly physical - Edson Street, Mount Vernon 2:46 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised that his wife is hitting him and going crazy - Gun Club Road, Mount Vernon May 29 12:23 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Old log cabin, can hear a guy going oﬀ and hears things crashing. 12:27 a.m. - Subject advised there is a domestic disturbance. He advised he was armed and going to separate the parties. Also advised that he has children in the residence - Winternheimer Road, Wadesville 1:56 p.m. - Welfare Check - Caller advised there is an older female in a gray Ford in the parking lot of store. Looks like she is going to pass out with a child in the back seat Deer Run, Evansville

4:50 p.m. - Vandalism Caller advised that it looks like someone hit their black Town and Country van with a baseball bat - Byrd Street, Mount Vernon May 30 12:53 a.m. - Suspicious Woman walking with a kitchen knife, walking through the cemetery. In a white gown, long hair over face - Saint Philip Road, Mount Vernon 11:43 a.m. - Message Caller advised that her friend stole money out of her bank account. She did advise that she gave the male her banking info. Caller advised that it was taken April 14 but she is just now reporting it because she wasn’t going to charge him but now, she will - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 5:44 p.m. - Noise Complaint - Caller advised the neighbor’s are having a party and it is too loud - Allyn Drive, Mount Vernon 8:09 p.m. - Theft - Someone

stole his golf car - Continental Camp Road, Griﬃn 8:55 p.m. - Trespassing six people on caller’s deck. They have come in the house. Haven’t spoken with caller. Sitting on porch. Caller has pistol he showed them and they moved away from window - Vienna Road, Mount Vernon 10:49 p.m. - Threatening Male subject stating he’s going to kidnap a six month old - Third, Mount Vernon May 31 4:11 p.m. - Suspicious - Can see neighbor’s back door open and sliding door but does not believe owner’s are home. Unsure if it has been broken into - Lawrence Drive, Mount Vernon 7:59 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Caller advised male and female juveniles on bike with a two by four trying to get cars to hit them - Second Street,

Continued on Page B9

2021-200

2021-193

LEGAL NOTICE OF DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC’S STANDARD CONTRACT RIDER NO. 67 CREDITS ADJUSTMENT DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC (“Duke Energy Indiana”) hereby provides notice that on or about June 24, 2021, Duke Energy Indiana will submit an update to its Standard Contract Rider No. 67, Credits Adjustment (“Standard Contract Rider 67”) to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) for approval under the Commission’s thirty-day administrative filing procedures and guidelines. Standard Contract Rider 67 provides the rate adjustment to 1.) refund the IGCC Tax Incentives, 2.) amortization of Excess Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes resulting from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, 3.) implement Step 1 and Step 2 rate changes from the Duke Energy Indiana’s retail rate case, 4.) 2020 reconciliation, and 5.) refund depreciation expense for the Gallagher Plant retirement. Standard Contract Rider 67 is applicable to all Duke Energy Indiana retail electric customers. This submission is expected to be approved approximately thirty days after filing, unless an objection is made. Any objections may be made by contacting the Secretary of the Commission, Mary M. Becerra or Barbara A. Smith or Randall C. Helmen of the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor at the following addresses or phone numbers: Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission 101 W. Washington St. Suite 1500 East Indianapolis, IN 46204-3407 317-232-2703

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held on June 14, 2021 at 6 p.m. at Welborn Church concerning the future of Welborn Cemetery. This meeting will be conducted by Welborn Cemetery Association. Published in the Posey County News on June 1, June 8, 2021 - hspaxlp

Indiana Oﬃce of Utility Consumer Counselor PNC Center 115 W. Washington St. Suite 1500 South Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-2494. Duke Energy Indiana, LLC By: Stan Pinegar, President Published in the Posey County News on June 8, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-196 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

) ) SS: )

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE SUPERVISED ) ESTATE OF LARRY W. DAVENPORT, ) DECEASED ) ) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2015-ES-000043 SANDRA SANDERS, ) PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ) NOTICE OF SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION FOR PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that Sandra Sanders was on the 26th day of May, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Larry W. Davenport. Deceased, who died on the 26th day of September, 2019. 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 Mt. Vernon, Posey County. Indiana, this 26th day of May, 2021. Clerk, Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis, Deputy Robert E. Rheinlander, #6039-82 Law Offices of Steven K. Deig LLC West Side Office 2303 W. Franklin Street Evansville, Indiana 47712 (812) 477-5577 Published in the Posey County News on June 1, June 8, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-194

2021-197

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given by the Town Council of the Town of New Harmony, Indiana, that sealed bids will be received by the said Council at the Town Hall of New Harmony, Indiana up to the hour of 8:30 a.m. on the 15th day of June, 2021, for the furnishing and applying of bituminous materials upon the streets of the Town of New Harmony, Indiana, as authorized by said Council. Bids received after such hour shall be returned unopened. Bids received prior to this time shall be opened and publicly read at the public meeting scheduled to take place on June 15, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. at the New Harmony Town Hall. Bid specifications are on file and may be seen in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer of New Harmony. All materials, equipment, and construction procedures shall be in accordance with the latest specifications of the Indiana Department of Transportation or as directed by the Town Council. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond made payable to the Town of New Harmony, in a sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the highest aggregate bid, which check or bond will be held by the Town as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Town upon notifi cation from him to do so within ten (1 0) days of said notification. Bid award shall be based upon the lowest responsive and responsible bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of the receipt of the bids. The Town Council of the Town of New Harmony reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any parts of any bids. New Harmony Town Council Alvin Blaylock President Attest: Karla L. Atkins, Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Posey County News on June 1, June 8, 2021 - hspaxlp

BEFORE THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD WASHINGTON, D.C. 20423 STB Docket No. AB-1065 (Sub-No. 3) LANDOWNERS – ADVERE ABANDONMENT – INDIANA SOUTHWESTERN RAILWAY CO. IN POSEY AND VANDERBURGH COUNTIES, INDIANA NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR ADVERSE ABANDONMENT Forty-five Landowners who have property on or adjacent to the Rail Line below give notice that on or about, but no earlier than July 7, 2021, they intend to file with the Surface Transportation Board (“Board”), Washington, DC 20423, an Application for Adverse Abandonment of lines of railroad that extend between Milepost 227.5 at or near Poseyville, IN and Milepost 240.2 near German Township, IN, and between Milepost 277.5 at or near Cynthiana, IN and Milepost 282.0 at or near Poseyville, IN, a total distance of approximately 17.2 miles in Posey and Vanderburgh Counties, Indiana. Those Rail Lines traverse through United States Postal Service Zip Codes 47612, 47620, 47633, 47720 and 47725. This proceeding is docketed as STB Docket No. AB-1065 (Sub-No. 3), Landowners – Adverse Abandonment – Indiana Southwestern Railway Co. in Posey and Vanderburgh Counties, Indiana. The reason for the proposed abandonment is to obtain a determination that public convenience and necessity require and permit abandonment of the federal interest in the Rail Lines. The Landowners own land adjacent and/or within the rights-of-way of the subject Rail Lines. That land is burdened by easements that permit its use by Indiana Southwestern Railway Co. (ISW) for railroad purposes. ISW has not used that land for rail operations for more than 16 years. There is no reasonable prospect for such use in the foreseeable future. A determination by the Board that public convenience and necessity permits and requires abandonment of the Rail Line in those circumstances would extinguish the federal interest in the Line, and pave the way for actions under Indiana law to free the land from the burden of the easements. Based on information in the Landowners’ possession, the Lines do not contain federally granted rights-of-way. Any documentation in the Landowners’ possession will be made available promptly to those requesting it. To the extent that any railroad employees would be adversely affected by this action, their interest would be protected by the conditions imposed in Oregon Short Line Railroad – Abandonment, Goshen Branch, 360 I.C.C. 91 (1979). The Application can be viewed following its filing on the Board’s website, www.stb.gov, or a copy can be obtained from Applicants’ counsel whose name and address appear below. The Application will include the Applicants’ entire case for abandonment. Any interested person, after the application is filed on or about July 7, 2021, may file with the Surface Transportation Board written comments concerning the proposed abandonment or protests to it identifying it by the proceeding’s docket number. These filings are due 45 days from the date of filing of the Application. Persons who oppose the abandonment but who do not wish to participate fully in the process by appearing at any oral hearings or by submitting verified statements of witnesses, containing detailed evidence, should file comments. Persons opposing the proposed abandonment that do wish to participate actively and fully in the process should file a protest. Protests must contain that party’s entire case in opposition (case in chief) including the following: (1) Protestant’s name, address and business; (2) the protestant’s interest in the proceeding including their use of the Lines or the public interest represented; (3) the protestant’s reasons for protesting or commenting on the proposed abandonment including their reliance on the involved service; and (4) any rebuttal of material submitted in the Application. Comments or protests need to be notarized or verified, and are required to be filed with the Chief, Section of Administration, Office of Proceedings, Surface Transportation Board (Board) at 395 E Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20423, together with a certificate of service attesting that copies of the comments or protests have been served on Applicants’ counsel in this matter, Thomas F. McFarland, Thomas F. McFarland, P.C., 2230 Marston Lane, Flossmoor, IL 60422-1336, mcfarland@aol.com, and Thomas S. Stewart and Elizabeth G. McCulley, Stewart, Wald & McCulley, 2100 Central Street, Suite 22, Kansas City, MO 64108, stewart@swem.legal, and mcculley@swm.legal. Written comments and protests must indicate the docket number, STB AB-1065 (Sub-No. 3). Except as otherwise set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 1152, each document filed with the Board must be served on all parties to the abandonment proceeding. Comments and protests will be considered by the Board in determining what disposition to make of the Application. A commenting party or protestant may participate in the proceeding as its interests may appear. If an oral hearing is desired, the requester must make a request for an oral hearing and provide reasons why an oral hearing is necessary. Oral hearing requests must be filed with the Board no later than 10 days after the Application is filed. Those parties filing protests to the proposed abandonment should be prepared to participate actively either in an oral hearing or through the submission of their entire opposition case in the form of verified statements and arguments at the time they file a protest. Parties seeking information concerning the filing of protests should refer to 49 C.F.R. § 1152.25. Persons seeking further information concerning abandonment procedures may contact the Board’s Office of Public Assistance, Government Assistance and Compliance at (202) 245-0230 or refer to the text of the abandonment regulations at 49 C.F.R § 1152.1 et seq. Published in the Posey County News on June 1, June 8, June 15, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-199 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0014-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $20,626.78 Cause Number: 65D01-2012-MF-000405 Plaintiff: FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Defendant: HESTER A. HARL (DECEASED) and RANDY J. HARL AND JODY W. HARL AS POSSIBLE HEIRS TO HESTER HARL, TREASURER OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA, AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, BENEFICIARIES OF HESTER HARL 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 number 38 in East Gate Subdivision as shown by plat of said subdivision recorded in Deed Record 127, Page 227 in the Office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana Commonly Known as: 10429 S. EASTGATE DRIVE, MT. VERNON, IN 47620 Parcel No. 65-14-02-332-038.000-019 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. Jeffrey W. Ahlers, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 11503-64 Kahn Dees Donovan & Kahn LLP By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant PO Box 3646 Phone: 812-838-1321 Evansville, IN 47735-3646 Marrs Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein. Published in the Posey County News on June 1, June 8, June 15, 2021 - hspaxlp

G N

JUNE 8, 2021

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE B9

Court News continued Mount Vernon Circuit Court Felony/Misdemeanor Daniel Levon Minor, 25, Evansville. Carrying a Handgun Without a License, Level 5 Felony. Dismissed. Kimberly Renae Emge, 55, Evansville. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony. Dismissed. John W. Bollinger, 41, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Brenda Vandal, 63, Indianapolis. Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs. Brandy D. Houchin, 40, Evansville. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, driver’s license suspended one year, one year and 345 days on Community Corrections, counseling, Soberlink monitoring. Two years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended except 20 days. Howard J. Krieg, 60, Owensville. Operating a Motor Vehicle After Forfeiture of License for Life, Level 5 Felony. $1 plus costs, one year probation and fees. One year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended. Christopher Skelton, 46, Evansville. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. Ct. 1- one year Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- 60 days Posey County Jail. Christopher Lee Scott, 50, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Driving While Suspended, Class A Infraction; Ct. 3- Open Alcoholic Container During Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Class C Infraction; Ct. 4- Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 1 and 2 dismissed. $26 plus costs. 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended. Kyle E. Vincent, 28, Branchville. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor. Fine and costs waived, $200 countermeasure fee. 10 days Posey County Jail. Steven Evetts, Jr., 38, Evansville. Theft, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, 12 months probation and fees, no contact with Blaine Ard, counseling. One year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended. Daevonne Ford, 26, Evansville. Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, Level 4 Felony. Habitual Offender. Habitual Offender dismissed. $1 plus costs, firearm seized destroyed,

counseling. Four years Indiana Department of Corrections. Tyler Dale Johnson, 23, Madison, Ala., Ct. 1- Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 2 dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, driver’s license suspended 90 days. 30 days Posey County Jail. Daniel Blaser, 37, Evansville. Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance or its Metabolite in the Body, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, 180 days probation and fees, driver’s license suspended 60 days, counseling. 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended except four days. Tara Jo Hancock, 42, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traﬃc Violator, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. Ct. 1- two years Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 2- 60 days Posey County Jail. Timothy L. Gray, 46, Mount Vernon. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. 180 days Posey County Jail. Joshua R. Aspenson, 41, Nashville. Ct. 1- Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 3 dismissed. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, one year probation and fees, counseling. One year Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended. John W. Bollinger, 41, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, 180 days good behavior. 180 days Posey County Jail, suspended. Ransom T. Vanlue, 54, Evansville. Harassment, Class B Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Gildardo Pacual, 27, Sedalia, Mo., Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed. David Evrard, 41, Mount Vernon. Disorderly Conduct, Class B Misdemeanor. Dismissed. Derek W. McCarty, 31, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 4- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 5- Carrying a Handgun Without a License, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, three years probation and fees, items seized destroyed. Three years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Denny Hargett, long-time organizer of the free ﬁshing day at the Mount Vernon Conservation Club, gives ground rules for safety and fun to a room full of ﬁsherman who showed up for the event on Saturday. Photo by Dave Pearce

SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE!!

812-682-3950

INDIANA CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK ADVERTISERS: You can place a 25-word classified ad in more than 130 newspapers across the state for as little as $310.00 with one order and paying with one check through ICAN, Indiana Classified Advertising Network. For Information contact the classified department of your local newspaper or call ICAN direct at Hoosier State Press Association, (317) 803-4772. FOR SALE - MERCHANDISE, SERVICES & MISCELLANEOUS AT&T TV - The Best of Live & On-Demand On All Your Favorite Screens. CHOICE Package, $64.99/ mo plus taxes for 12months. Premium Channels at No Charge for One Year! Anytime, anywhere. Some restrictions apply. W/ 24-mo. agmt TV price higher in 2nd year. Regional Sports Fee up to $8.49/mo. is extra & applies. Call IVS 1-844-412-9997 DISH Network. $64.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today! 1-855-551-9764 DIRECTV - Watch your favorite

live sports, news and entertainment anywhere. More top premium channels than DISH. Restrictions apply. Call IVS - 1-888-885-8931Pickup from Earthlink High Speed Internet. As Low As $49.95/month (for the first 3 months.) Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink Today 1-855-977-7069 High-Speed Internet. We instantly compare speed, pricing, availability to find the best service for your needs. Starting at $39.99/month! Quickly compare offers from top providers. Call 1-844-961-0666 4G LTE Home Internet Now Available! Get GotW3 with lightning fast speeds plus take your service with you

when you travel! As low as $109.99/ mo! 1-877-327-0930 Smart Home Installations? Geeks on Site will install your WIFI, Doorbells, Cameras, Home Theater Systems & Gaming Consoles. $20 OFF coupon 42537! (Restrictions apply) 855-6680067 Thinking about installing a new shower? American Standard makes it easy. FREE design consultation. Enjoy your shower again! Call 1-855-4750534 today to see how you can save $1,000 on installation, or visit www. newshowerdeal.com/hoosier

ing on CBD products. Softgels, Oils, Skincare, Vape & more. Coupon Code: PRINT20 Call Now 833-226-3105 Attention: Oxygen Users! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 866770-6849 Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 877-930-3271

HEALTH/MEDICAL LIVE PAIN FREE with CBD products from AceWellness. We guarantee highest quality, most competitive pric-

HELP WANTED - DRIVERS New Starting Base Pay - .60 cpm w/ option to make .70 cpm for Class A CDL Flatbed Drivers, Excellent Ben-

Home Improvement/Maintenance/Construction Residential

efits, Home Weekends, Call 800-6489915 or www.boydandsons.com

tial cash award. NO Obligation, NO risk! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help you!! Call 24/7, 844-284-4920

INSURANCE Guaranteed Life Insurance! (Ages 50 to 80). No medical exam. Affordable premiums never increase. Benefits never decrease. Policy will only be cancelled for non-payment. 833-5351043

REAL ESTATE Looking to SELL your Home? Save time & money, connect with the Top Agents in your area to get more MONEY and close FASTER! Call 317-854-9781

NOTICES DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY! FAST FREE PICKUP-24 HR RESPONSE! Help Children in Need, Support Breast Cancer Education/Prevention or Veterans. Tax Deduction 844-820-9099 DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER? You may qualify for a substan-

SERVICES Wesley Financial Group, LLC - Timeshare Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. Call 877-329-1207

Nursing and Extended Care

Commercial

PO Box 484 120 Mulberry St. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

•Heating & Air •Sales & Service •Electrical Repair •Home Improvements •Building & Maintenance

shephardserv@att.net shephardservices.com

Turn A Job “To Do” Into A Job “Well Done”

Self Defense - Martial Arts

JAMES REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION Complete Home & Business Repair Maintenance & Remodeling

TO PLACE AN AD: CALL 1-812-682-3950 OR EMAIL: news@poseycountynews.com

BRIAN REYNOLDS (812) 457-0657

• APPLIANCES • • TV SALES • SERVICE •

Licensed and Insured

20 W Main St. Poseyville, Ind.

10110 John Will Rd. Wadesville, IN 47638

1-812-874-2811 Timber & Timberland

Beauty

B S

T T 10 - acre minimum

Roeder Forestry 812-454-4432 Customized Services

Kueber Cabinet Shop Custom Built Cabinets. Cabinet Refacing and Countertops

1-812-838-5813 Electrical

Legal & Finance

W. A. Oliver Contracting LLC Electrical-Building-Mechanical Contracting • Complete Solutions Provider • Residential, Commercial, Industrial • Twenty-Five Years’ Experience • Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured

www.waoliver.com • 812-305-3776

TO PLACE AN AD: CALL 1-812-682-3950 OR EMAIL: news@poseycountynews.com

PAGE B10 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

Help Wanted

For Rent APARTMENT FOR RENT

Apartment Living At Its Best

PLEASANTVIEW OF CYNTHIANA

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments 3 Bedroom Townhouses • Total Electric • Water Included • Appliances Furnished • Laundry Facility on Site • Rent Based on Income • Immediate Occupancy with Approved Application

• Off

Street Parking • Laundry Facility on Site • Rental Assistance Available • Free Trash Pickup • Quiet and Friendly Neighbors • Wheelchair Accessible • 1 Bedroom Apartments • Equal Housing Opportunity

Call for an application: Jim Fetscher, Site Manager

812-845-3535 This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Your Home Should Be Your Castle!

For information contact:

Southwind Apartments 465 W. 9th St. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Call: (812) 838-2088 TDD# 1-800-743-3333

Big Creek Apartments Now accepting applications for nice one-bedroom apartments. No Pets. $425 monthly + $425 deposit

Now HIRING

Premier Healthcare

has immediate Full and Part Time openings in the Housekeeping Department for all shifts.

Call 812-682-4104 to schedule an interview

Now HIRING

Premier Healthcare has immediate Full and Part Time openings in the Dietary Department for all shifts.

Call 812-682-4104 to schedule an interview

812-985-9652

Brookside Apartments - Mount Vernon, IN 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. References Required. No Pets. 812-205-3355

FOR RENT - MV

Duplex

House

3-bdrm, 1 1/2 ba, 1 car garage, oﬀ Country Club Road, No steps $825 Rent/Deposit

3-bdrm brick, 2 ba, 1 car garage, oﬀ Country Club Road, No steps $875 Rent/Deposit

Not Section 8 approved

812-453-2957

R A

2 Bedrooms • 3 Bedrooms Water, Free Cable, Sewer and Trash Included

Call 812-838-9959 APARTMENT FOR RENT

Lamplight Manor • Off

Street Parking • Laundry Facility on Site • Rental Assistance Available • Free Trash Pickup This Institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

JUNE 8, 2021

• Quiet

and Friendly Neighbors • Wheelchair Accessible • 1-2 Bedroom Apartments • Equal Housing Opportunity

Call for an application: Jim Fetscher, Site Manager

812-838-9712

SUBSCRIBE 812-682-3950 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE The Posey County News respects diversity and equal opportunity and will accept advertising for housing and employment that strive to meet the scope of all applicable laws. When possible, we will, before rejecting an ad, oﬀer suggestions to help convey an inclusive intent. Minor changes can often make a diﬀerence in the tone of the ad and will show both the newspaper’s and advertiser’s intent to comply with discrimination laws. The Posey County News reserves the right to accept or reject any advertising.

We are Hiring Beacon Insurance is looking for a dependable Customer Service Representative that is a team player. Minimum of 30 hours per week Monday–Friday, with the possibility of full time. Must be eligible to get an insurance license. Send resumes to Peggy@beaconins.com. Storage

Looking for Extra Storage Space? We have what you need 7 Sizes to Choose From

5x5 - 10x20 $19.95 - $65.00 Fenced • Dry • Secure Well Lit • Nice Location

Mt. Vernon Mini Storage 812-838-9959

Fairfield Inn West now hiring for: Part Time Desk Clerks Housekeeping • Full time Maintenance.

Please apply in person. Senior's Welcomed. 5400 Weston Road, Evansville, IN 47712 • 812-429-0900

NowHIRING Premier Healthcare has immediate Full and Part Time Positions for: RN’s and LPN’s -

Certified Nursing Assistants

Immediate Openings on All Shifts Call 812-682-4104 for your confidential interview. TEQUILAS in Mount Vernon is seeking a Experienced Dishwasher.

YOUR NEWS IS ALWAYS WELCOME HERE!

Full or Part time. Apply in person or

news@ poseycountynews. com

Call 812-838-2392 Sales

Yard Sale

Garage Sale

Saturday June 12 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sat., June 12, 2021 • 8 a.m. 1307 Cardinal Drive, Mt. Vernon

115 N Sawmill Street, Mt. Vernon

Name Brand Clothing, 2 Oﬃce Chairs, 2 Pole Lamps, Gas Grill, Stereo Radio Speaker Combo, Rod & Reel, Fishing Poles, Lots Of Good Misc. Cancelled If Raining

(corner of Water & Sawmill)

Household And Decorative Items, Men's And Women's Clothing And Baby-Toddler Boy Clothing, Toys, NicNacs, Something For Everyone.

KEEP OUR SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN YOUR PRAYERS ~ THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS Housing: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Employment: Most employers are subject to Equal Opportunity laws, which make “it illegal for an employer to publish a job advertisement that shows a preference for or discourages someone from applying for a job because or his or her race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age

Garage Sale

Fri., June 11, 2021 ~ Sat., June 12, 2021 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

730 Main Street, Mt. Vernon Quilt Books and Patterns; Embroidery Thread; Cotton Fabric; A Few Quilt Tops; 2 TVs; Tools

Multi Family Yard Sale

Saturday, June 12, 2021 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

1117 E 5th St., Mt. Vernon (corner of Tile Factory Road and 6th St., across from Junior High School) Kids, Junior, Womens Clothing; Shoes; DVD Movies; CD Music; Misc. Home; Assorted Baby Items; Pack N Play; Toddler Bed; Kids Recliner; Toys; Much More! EVERYTHING MUST GO!

***Lemonade and Popsicles For Sale*** (40 or older), disability or genetic information.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or employment that is in violation of the law, or its intent. Our readers are hereby informed that all housing or employment opportunities advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of housing discrimination, call HUD toll-free 1-800-927-9275. To complain of employment discrimination, call the EEOC at 1-800-669-4000. Both agencies oﬀer additional help for the hearing impaired.

Sudoku and Crossword Puzzle

The solution to last week’s puzzles:

CLUES ACROSS 1. Most courageous 8. Insurance giant 13. Small trace left behind 14. In a way, signals 15. The same letter or sound at the beginning 19. The Great Lakes State 20. Engage in a contest 21. Drinks served to celebrate a birth (Spanish) 22. Manpower 23. Undivided 24. Strong, magnetic metal 25. People of Tanzania 26. Sorts 30. Cop car accessory 31. Trade 32. Sullen and ill-tempered 33. Distinctive practices 34. Motor vehicles 35. Electrodes 38. Polish river 39. Human feet 40. Make very hot 44. Toppin and Kenobi are two 45. Blackbird 46. One point west of due south 47. Large beer 48. Third stomachs 49. Rare Korean family name 50. Hectoliter 51. Aquatic invertebrate 55. Where we live 57. Poked holes in 58. Partner to ways 59. __ Ann

CLUES DOWN 1. Expressions of approval 2. Replace the interior of 3. Not awake 4. Roman numeral 7 5. Sun up in New York 6. Institute legal proceedings against 7. Bugs homeowners donÕt want 8. Maltese-Italian composer 9. Very long period of time 10. Touchdown 11. Agents of downfall 12. Complacently or inanely foolish 16. Argentina capital Buenos __ 17. County in New Mexico 18. An electrically charged atom 22. New Zealand conifer

25. Type of brandy 27. Comments to the audience 28. Tears down 29. Gifts for the poor 30. More painful 32. Good friend 34. Lying in the same plane 35. Line in a polygon 36. Clouds of gas and dust 37. Norse god 38. Health care pro 40. Close tightly 41. One’s holdings 42. Became less intense 43. Wilco frontman 45. Woman (French) 48. Expresses delight 51. TV channel (abbr.) 52. Beverage 53. Unit of work or energy 54. Cleaning accessory 56. Dorm worker

Sudoku of the Week

6/8

SINCE 1882 Successor to The Poseyville News & New Harmony Times

P C C N Tuesday, June 8, 2021

$1.00

Volume 141 Edition 23

PAGE C2 - THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

PCSWCD N

JUNE 8, 2021

PCSWCD N

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE C3

RECEIVE YOUR

Free Hand-Held Flag WHEN YOU STOP BY OUR OFFICE

606B Main Street, New Harmony BETWEEN NOW & FLAG DAY AND

Re -New or Start a Subscription to THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS Everyone qualifies for the Senior Discount!

PAY ONLY:

For a new 1-Year Subscription (In State Addresses Only)

PROUDLY WAVE YOUR FLAG ON:

Flag Day: June 14 Independence Day: July 4

Labor Day: September 6 Columbus Day: October 11 Veterans Day: November 11

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS P.O. BOX 397, NEW HARMONY, IN 47631

June 8, 2021 - The Posey County News

Articles inside

Honor Rolls .....B4

Sports ...........B1, 2