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Crowned queen of the Posey County 4-H Fair on Saturday night is Brooke Brandenstein. She also received the Miss Congeniality Award. Left to right standing are Ashley Knight, second runner-up and Most Photogenic, Kate Higgins, Sponsor Award winner, and Lavon Kietel, First runner-up. Photo by Dave Pearce

4-H Fair pedal pull The North Posey FFA pedal pull will be Thursday at 6 p.m. located in front of the stage.

Kiwanis golf scheduled Poseyville Kiwanis will be holding it’s annual golf scramble on the last Saturday in July. If you would like to take part check out the web page or contact a member.

PC Fair Talent Show Posey County 4-H Fair youth talent contest will be July 11 at 7 p.m. at the community center.

Junior Divison is ages 12 and under. Senior Divison is ages from 13- 21. There are 13 categories to choose from.

For an entry form information contact Katie at 812-431-0329 or go to www.poseycountyfair.com Entry forms must be postmarked

by July 6, 2012.

Garden Club of NH meeting The Garden Club of New Harmony will meet Saturday morning, July 14, 2012, at 9 a.m. at Johnson United Methodist Church, 403 Raintree St., New Harmony. Debbie Goedde of Evansville will present the program on The Art of Gourds.

The business meeting will follow.

Guests and visitors are welcomed.

NP 30th Class Reunion North Posey Class of 1982 will hold a 30th Reunion on Sat., Aug. 11 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at RiRa’s on Evansville’s Riverfront one block west of Casino Aztar. Cost is $27.50 per person. RSVP and questions please contact Robb Webb at rob_webb@floridalift. com, Jerri (Hill) Hatfield at j.hatfield@insightbb.com

By Pam Robinson New Harmony’s Ribeyre Gym was packed on Saturday for the public forum to discuss the future of the closed New Harmony Bridge. The forum was co-hosted by Indiana State Representative Wendy McNamara and Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes. Also on hand to contribute to the discussion were Rusty Fowler with the Indiana Department of Transportation, or INDOT, and Illinois State Representative David Reis.

From the beginning of the discussion, officials made clear they held no interest in repairing the closed New Harmony Bridge.

Repeatedly, results were cited from a recent engineering inspection of the bridge: the bridge cannot support its own weight, much less that of vehicles.

Instead, an offer was placed on the table: INDOT will provide a maximum of $10 million toward the building of a new bridge, a five- to seven- year project estimated to cost between $20 and $40 million, on the condition local government assumes ownership of the bridge.

The State of Indiana doesn’t want owner-

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Improved Posey County Fair Poseyville woman celebrates ‘best birthday offers myriad of ever’ with news of release of husband’s killer old, new events

AMAZING GRACE...

By Dave Pearce A 74-year-old Poseyville woman celebrated what she termed as her “Best birthday ever” on Sunday afternoon, July 8. Ina Kay Simpson, who lives with her sister in Poseyville, indicated Sunday evening that she was “thrilled beyond words” when she learned that the man who killed her husband 14 years ago would be released from prison the day after her birthday.

Erick S. Schmitt, 33, will be released Monday from the Indiana Department of Corrections because of a sentence modification granted Thursday by Senior Judge Michael Eldred in Vigo Superior Court 1.

Schmitt was convicted of murder and attempted murder in connection with the 1998 murder of Charlie Simpson, Ina’s husband of 22 years. Mr. Simpson was 55 at the time. He was a clerk at the Moto Mart near the intersection of Highway 65 and I-64 when he was shot and killed. Another individual in the store at the time was also injured.

Schmitt was captured on surveillance video walking into the store, firing a gun numerous times at Simpson, then shooting and injuring another customIn a photo from his website “Promise to Prison,” er in the store.

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Officers investigate near drowning accident Indiana Conservation Officers and other emergency personnel were dispatched to a sand bar on the Wabash River for a person that had been pulled from the water and CPR was being performed on the subject.

Around 15:40, Posey Dispatch received a call from Law Enforcement from Illinois of a possible drowning on a sandbar on the Wabash River. Indiana Conservation Officer, Cpl. Paul Axton was contacted and the information on the location was relayed to him. The description of the accident site indicated the incident took place in

Gibson County.

Responders were directed to the scene off of County Road 650 S by one of the witnesses of the incident.

Witness description of the incident indicated that Billy R. Sherrett, of Owensville was wading in the Wabash River and at some point appeared to be swimming.

Witnesses stated they kept an eye on Sherrett and at one point Sherrett appeared to be in distress. Two of the witnesses waded out to Sherrett and brought him into shore.

Persons on scene began life saving techniques until trained personnel arrived.

Winners in the Posey County Fair Duchess contest, left to right, are Joanie Spillane, second runner-up, Morgan Zoch, Miss Congeniality, Duchess Taylor Perry, Outgoing Duchess Ellen May, and first runner-up Baylee Willman. Photo by Dave Pearce

EMS personnel from Posey County arrived on scene, and took over patient care. Sherrett was transported to Deaconess Hospital where his condition has not been released.

Units responding to the scene include Indiana Conservation Officers, Indiana State Police, Gibson County Sheriff, Gibson County EMS, Posey EMS, and Griffin Fire.

Records indicate that in Indiana in 2011 there were 46 drowning accidents reported to the DNR. As of June 29, there had been at total of 26 accidental drowning reported to the DNR.

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By Pam Robinson The 2012 Posey County 4-H Fair offers something for everyone, including those who simply want to stop, look and listen as live music plays. Both Wednesday and Friday night, music lovers can expect to hear the best local musicians.

Tomorrow, Military Appreciation Day, sets the stage for area talent. With their military ID, all military personnel will receive free admission to the fair for one evening. After enjoying fair food and fun, military personnel can catch the veterans’ recognition program at 7 p.m., followed by the Dixielanders, at the stage. A small branch of the Wolfgang Orchestra, the Dixielanders are sure to delight everyone with their snappy jazz performance. Non-military personnel pay the usual $5 fair admission fee to enjoy all fair activities free.

Cheryl DeHaven, chairperson for Military Appreciation Day, says the inaugural event is extra special to her, for her father served in World War II. She encourages everyone to come out to the fair this day and show support for military personnel, past and present.

In a special tribute, fairgoers may send an instant message of thanks to troops overseas when they visit the communications booth, Operation Military Kids, in the 4-H Exhibit building. The

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Winners in the Posey County Fair Princess contest, left to right, are Nettie Nottingham, third runner-up, Julia Kingery, second runner-up, Princess Amber Allyn, outgoing Princess Jamie Yarberm and first runner-up and sponsor winner Autumn Schaeffer.

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ship, and the State of Illinois remains noncommittal about ownership. That leaves the government units of Posey County, White County (Ill.) and New Harmony to take control of the bridge.

According to officials, then and only then, will the federal government even consider providing some kind of funding, including grants, for the New Harmony Bridge.

The offer recalls another plan presented to the Posey County Commissioners in 2011 to take ownership of the bridge. The county then deemed it could not accept the offer.

Since its completion in 1930, the New Harmony Bridge has had a troubled history as outlined in a handout distributed by state officials. As early as 1937, the Indiana General Assembly enacted legislation authorizing INDOT to purchase the bridge, but the transfer to the state never occurred. Instead, from 1930 through 1941, several private corporations owned and operated the bridge.

In 1941, an Act of Congress established the White County Bridge Commission and thus

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OPINION

Thinking for yourself is troublesome, sometimes overrated I think I have done it. I have reached the point where I no longer have to think for myself or speak for myself. As many of you men know, that seems to come with age. And it seems like the longer you are married, the less you have to think and make decisions because your TRUTH... wife can do it for you. While TRANGER S it is not the ideal situation, I T HAN have found that it takes a lot F ICTION of tension out of the marriage and takes a lot of the guess- BY DAVE work out of planning your PEARCE days and nights.

Perhaps I have become so accustomed to this great service provided by my wife that I am coming more and more incapable of thinking for myself. We can be at a family gathering and I only need to start the sentence and my wife can easily finish it for me. Sometimes, I don’t even have to start the sentence. My amazing wife can tell me and others in the room what I am thinking, It’s an amazing gift. It’s a good thing she has become accustomed to finishing my sentences because what few sentences I am allowed to complete, I generally mix up the facts and they must be corrected by my thought/speech interpreter.

Once upon a time, I thought and spoke for myself but I think those days have long since come and gone. It is so much easier and time efficient just to let my wife do the thinking for me. It takes a lot of pressure off of me and after all, we will probably end up doing what she wants to do anyhow so why should I trouble myself by thinking about things.

But there were a couple of days this week when I was forced to think for myself. It was early in the week after I had experienced a

mini-meltdown the weekend before as two members of our small staff had decided to take the same days off for vacation and a third writer had fallen ill.

To the best of my memory, it started one day this week. It could be a sign on someone who either has too many irons in the fire or someone who is not playing with a full deck. In my case, it could be either or both.

In my “other” job, one afternoon this week one of my friends and customers had asked me to come to the hospital on the east side of Evansville to pick up some paperwork for an automobile they had bought from me about 30 days ago. With temperatures soaring well above 100 most of the week, I decided it wouldn’t be a big deal to run out there (and get a break from the heat) and grab the paperwork. My plan was to leave within a half-hour or so.

On my way to work the next morning, our title clerk had apparently been in contact with my customer who had realized that I had forgotten to come to the east side of Evansville to pick up the papers. She had, in turn, talked to one of my managers. He called me on my way to work and asked me if I had the papers and I explained briefly what had happened. I did, however, agree to got and get the papers and get them to where they needed to go.

On this particular morning, I had actually gotten up a little early and was headed to work early. But apparently, I had gotten ahead of myself. No sooner did I get the papers and get back to my downtown workplace than I realized I had forgotten to take

Guest Column by State Rep Wendy McNamara Help build a home for a Veteran Recently, I had the opportunity to meet an incredible young man. Army Sergeant Kenneth Harker is a true hero who rose to the call of duty to protect and defend his country. Tragically, though, he lost both of his legs during his second deployment to Iraq in June of 2008 when an Explosively Formed Penetrator (EFP) tore through his Humvee.

Immediately after the explosion, Sgt. Harker had to have his left leg amputated. His right leg was also severely injured. Emergency lifesaving measures were undertaken by his teammates who then readied him for transport to Landstuhl, Germany.

From there, Sgt Harker was medevaced to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. There, he endured countless surgeries, treatments and physical therapies over more than three years.

He was finally able to return to Indiana the fall of 2011.

At Walter Reed Hospital, he connected with the organization Homes For Our Heroes, which helps get homes built for wounded soldiers that meets their new mobility needs. The organization raises donations, building materials and professional labor and coordinates the process of building a home that provides a wounded solider maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently.

This house means the world to Sgt Harker, his

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wife, Heather and their six-month-old daughter.

I can tell you he is very excited to live in a house that is adaptive to his needs as opposed to one where many rooms are not even accessible to him. I know he is looking forward to the freedom and independence this house will bring.

The home being built for Sgt. Harker will be the first home built by Homes For Our Troops in Indiana. But, to make this happen, the family needs our support. They need volunteers, fundraising efforts and construction materials donated, including concrete, windows and doors, dry wall, paint, tiles, hardwood flooring, HVAC equipment.

The Build Brigade for Sgt. Harker is scheduled for July 20, 21 and 22 right here in Posey County!

They are also hoping to provide some surprises for Sgt. Harker, such as a riding lawn mower, a storm shelter, and a fenced in yard.

They need many volunteers, but especially those who have experience in plumbing, electrician work, landscaping and community organizing.

Much of the planning for this build has been left to his wife, Heather, so Karen Maxey has stepped forward to help. If you would like to get involved, please contact Karen at (812) 425-1593 or kmharkerbuild@aol.com. Please consider supporting this great cause.

‘All Things Furry’

Gentle Reader, I know you were eagerly awaiting another scintillating article on juvenile law, but events have intervened. If you do not mind terribly, let us take a short GAVEL respite from that fascinating GAMUT area of the law and discuss the dark side of domestic pets. BY JUDGE At JPeg Ranch Peg has a JIM REDWINE twelve year old schnauzer, Haley, who is missing about every other tooth and a tawny cat who puts both Nimrod and Orion to shame.

In Greek mythology Orion was a great hunter who was elevated by Zeus to be a constellation. And in Hebrew mythology Nimrod was the great grandson of Noah and a mighty hunter. Neither of these mythical figures has anything on Oliver, Peg’s ferocious feline.

Oliver will set motionless for unreasonable periods waiting for field mice, voles, moles, birds and even rabbits to mistakenly decide all is well. Oliver fears nothing and attacks everything. On the other hand, Haley fears everything, especially Oliver, but wishes to eat and roll in any dead thing.

Although Haley and Oliver eschew any relationship other than the traditional standoff between canine and feline, they do have

a rather symbiotic existence at JPeg Ranch.

Haley hides in the house while Oliver goes forth into the meadow or the brush to conquer succulent organisms of various stripes.

Whereas Oliver is interested in the hunt, Haley hopes for the leftovers. Usually Oliver will proudly drag his prey up for us to admire then he will lose interest. That is when Haley’s interest peaks.

And the more rotten the remains the better Haley likes them. Last night was a banner Fourth of July for both fur balls. Unfortunately, an imprudent rabbit was at the center of the shared bounty. And, even more unfortunately, Peg ordered me to clean up the leavings, both inside and outside. Here’s how it went down.

Oliver does in a hapless hopper then drags it up to the deck for admiration by Haley.

Haley goes out at night to do her business and retrieves the head of the rabbit for our edification. Peg awakens to find the rabbit head next to our bed and commences to shriek orders, not at Oliver or Haley, but at me. My sole role as designed by the gods for all husbands was to obey and clean up the mess.

At least I gave the dearly aparted a decent burial.

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my medication (insulin, etc., in Poseyville) so that meant a round-trip back to Poseyville.

And, to top it off, the day before I had forgotten to stop at a west side pharmacy to pick up one of my most important medicines so before I could head home, I had to swing by the pharmacy to get some of the medicine I was heading home to take.

I finally headed back to work when I decided to head through McDonald’s to pick up a breakfast sandwich. I reached for my debit card and yes, you guessed it, it was nowhere to be found. I had either misplaced it or had left it the last place I used it.

I dug through the change in my car and found enough money to pay for the sandwich I had ordered but it left me without cash for the day. I hate to be broke but seems like I should be getting accustomed to it by now.

So, me being the clever one, a few months ago when I got a new gas card for the Posey County Co-op pump, I decided to write the pin number for my gas card on my debit card and the pin number for my debit card on my gas card. With the loss of my debit card, I quickly realized that I had put not only one

but two cards out of commission.

So, I have sent to have the debit card replaced and have met with the fine people at the Co-op to get the number for my gasoline card. I still can’t get any money out of the ATM but at least I can buy gas as this point.

I’m not really sure what caused this flurry of insanity. I have blamed stress, the heat, and my inability to focus. Bottom line probably is a combination of all the above.

So this week, if any of you see me out somewhere and I am wearing my underwear on the outside of my pants, please gently remind me that I might not be ready to make a fashion statement of this magnitude just yet and ask me if I forgot something. It will probably take me a few minutes to figure it out with a few helpful hints and I will be right back to my old self.

And, by the way, if you see my wife, tell her how much you appreciate the fact that she does all of my thinking and a lot of my speaking for me. Because after a week like this, it is obvious I am not capable of doing it myself.

Few things light up the soul or the night like star gazing What’s good for the soul isn’t always found in church. Although I can sway or clap to the old hymns and like to listen for the still small voice during Communion, nothing fills me with awe of God so much as stargazing.

When I was a kid, I loved to learn about planets and stars. Some 45 years ago, light pollution didn’t dim the twinkling show in the rural night sky.

The countryside of south-cen- LIVING tral Kentucky provided just the FOR THE right setting for me to trace the path of familiar constellations JOURNEY and reinforce my book learn- BY PAM ing. My dad and I would com- ROBINSON pete to see who could spot the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper first. We could follow the trail of the Milky Way any time as long as no clouds blocked the view. Back then, I still believed dreams came true whenever anyone wished upon a falling star—as long as the wish were kept secret.

The stars captured my thoughts so completely that I wrote science fiction to fulfill my teacher’s assignment of creating a story from our week’s spelling words. My inaugural short story featured a homemade spaceship that sped me and a dog named Boo all over the universe.

We traveled to far-off galaxies and met far-out aliens. My spelling teacher rewarded my efforts by usually asking me to read my story first each week. Trust me, though, I really didn’t need any encouragement. I was over the moon about

space science.

I can’t recall when I stopped finding constellations and writing science fiction, but our recent Kentucky Lake vacation renewed my interest in stars. Nearby our rented cottage is the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory, close to the Tennessee border, comparable to the Koch Planetarium at the Evansville Museum. Something about the alignment of the stars in this Kentucky planetarium inspired me to remember the passion of my youth. (Perhaps I wished once on a falling star to always be drawn to the heavens, especially if my heart roamed.)

According to 19th century British novelist Mary Anne Evans, better known as George Eliot, “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” I’m counting on her wisdom. I’ve weathered the heat a couple of clear nights to stand in the front yard and ogle at the moon through my mother’s old 7x50 binoculars. Amazingly, the binoculars do work as a weak telescope. I’m delighted I can still find the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper quickly and look forward to getting out of my subdivision so I can see more.

I’ve asked to join the Evansville Astronomical Society and plan to participate in the next scheduled viewing at the Lynnville Observatory. After all, I don’t need to travel light years to restore my soul.

Letters to the Editor Grand Juries I recently read an article in the Sunday Courier Press on June 24 about Grand Juries.

The article was in reference to the local case of Ira Beumer. Mr. Beumer and his family had been out for the evening and returned home to interrupt a burglary in progress. As a result Mr. Beumer and his family were separated and he pursued the perpetrator's from his property and onto public roads. In the process of this incident, one of the perpetrator's was killed in an automobile accident and Mr. Beumer (the victim of the burglary and assault) was indicted on charges of murder, attempted murder and aggravated battery.

Only in today's America could this "asinine" miscarriage of justice take place. I do not know Mr. Beumer personally , but his reaction to what took place seems to be exactly what most people in that situation would have done (pursue the individuals and protect his family). I find it hard to believe that the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office selected six individuals on a grand jury to pursue charges on the innocent party. The Grand Jury ought to be ashamed of them selves. If it were their son or daughter in that situation I am absolutely convinced they would have come to a different conclusion. Shame on them.

The Grand Jury needs to be reformed or done away with. I agree with Senator Mike Delph, R-Carmel and Shawn Boyne. Grand Juries have outlived there usefulness. Lets see now...everything about the Grand Jury is done in secret, the members that are select are to swear and oath of secrecy, the person being investigated has the right to testify but only if they give up the constitutional right not to testify against themselves. That is not all , the person being pursued by the Prosecutor's office has a right to an attorney...but the attorney "doesn't have the right to speak" unless allowed by the Prosecutor or the jury foreman, and also must swear to secrecy.

The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office presents all the evidence and the other side cannot speak unless the Prosecutor allows it.

Does that sound fair and impartial to you?

Not me.

The proceedings of Indiana grand juries are recorded, but the accused is denied access to the transcripts without a court order...the request has to show there is a "particularized" need for it. Well let's see now, I wonder if ruining the indicted persons life comes under the heading of "particularized need"? To top that all off, the burden of proof in a grand jury to indict is only "probable cause" or more likely than not. The burden of proof should

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be as it is in a jury trial, "beyond a reasonable doubt". After all, you are talking about charging a man in this case with (murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery).

The Vanderburgh County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the Grand Jury have ruined Mr. Beumer life by indicting him on these ridiculous charges , at the very least they have "bankrupted the entire family"... the cost in defending these charges will be astronomical and the family name has been tarnished through no fault of his own.

Mr. Beumer went out that night thinking he was going to have a nice evening with his family and the perpetrator's in this case were "plotting and scheming" a whole different evening. As a result of the actions of these perpetrator's and their selection of Mr. Beumer home for a target... the Beumer family lives have been devastated. This could have been any one of us that this happened to and in the heat of the moment he made a decision to pursue these wrong doers...I see no fault on him. Where is the "intent"? Did Mr. Beumer go out that night with the intent on committing felonies...I think not.

In conclusion,the grand jury system has the potential for abuse and is skewed for the prosecutor . When we have 90% of the felony cases being plea bargained I agree with Indiana University associate professor of law at Indiana University Shawn Boyne "the grand jury system is an easy way for prosecutor's to pad their felony conviction rates".

The prosecutor's office already has the power to bring charges against an individual by an affidavit or probable cause with out a grand jury, all they have to do is prove it "beyond a reasonable doubt". I think that is what they were elected to do. Grand juries should take the recommendation of "The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on the following: Four key reforms 1. allowing witnesses and targets to have their attorneys in the grand jury room; 2. automatically providing defendants with transcripts; 3. giving witnesses more than 48 hours notice to appear so they can prepare and consult a lawyer; 4. requiring evidence that might benefit the defense be present.

Without these changes in the grand jury system or the abolishment of the grand jury system , over zealous prosecutor's will continue to ruin innocent people's lives for the furthering of a political career. As far as Mr. Beumer's case goes, I will be praying that someone corrects this grave miscarriage of justice.

Randy Thornburg

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OBITUARIES Adrene Lutterman Adrene C. Lutterman, 90, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at West River Health Campus in Evansville. She was born September 22, 1921, in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Herman and Christine (Rocker) Uhde. She married Edward J. (Red) Lutterman on March 14, 1940, who preceded her in death on July 28, 1978.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Otto, Ralph, Oscar, Clifford, Harold, and Gilbert Uhde; sister, Katherine McFadin; and son-in-law, Paul Burkett.

Adrene is survived by her son, Edward L. (Eddie) and his wife Esther Lutterman of St. Meinrad, Ind.; daughter, Mary Beth Burkett of Mount Vernon, Ind.; grandchildren, Kevin and Jason Burkett, Richard Lutterman and Christy Johnson; step grandchildren, Phyllis Pund and Keith Boerste; great grandchildren, Erin, Megan, and Ian Burkett, Christopher and Evan Johnson; step great grandchildren, Hayden Seaford, Baden, Daniel, and LeAndra Pund, and Dakota Boerste.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday July 7, 2012, at Schneider Funeral Home 512 Main St. in Mount Vernon with burial at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. service time on Saturday July 7, 2012, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ or a favorite charity.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

Rickie Roberts Rickie L. “Big Gun” Roberts, age 54, passed away Thursday July 5, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville. He was born November 10, 1957, to Norman and Marjorie (Garrett) Roberts.

Rickie worked at Sabic Innovative Plastics where he had 36 years of service. He enjoyed spending time at his place on Barkley Lake, fishing, boating, and riding his Harley Davidson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rickie is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kathy (Kern) Roberts, daughters; Lynn Roberts of Mount Vernon and Ashley (Dandridge) Neal of Evansville, brothers; Richard (Carolyn) Roberts of Poseyville, and Ernie Roberts of Kuttawa, Ky., and several nieces and nephews.

A prayer service was held at 6 p.m. on Monday July 9, 2012, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. in Mount Vernon, Ind. Visitation was held from 2 until the 6 p.m. service time on Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to the American Cancer Society, Posey County Chapter of the Relay for Life.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

Mary Lee Curtis Mary Lee Curtis, age 89, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

She was born December 15, 1922, in Posey County to Peter W. and Catherine (Dupaquier) Casper.

Mary served four terms as the Posey County Assessor, and was an active member of the Democrat Party. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter D. “Cotton” Curtis in 1988, sisters Jean Darr and Agnes Casper and brothers; John and Paul Casper.

Mary is survived by sons; Bill (Linda) Curtis of Mount Vernon, Ind., Bob Curtis of Carmi, Ill., and David “Smokey” Curtis of Mount Vernon, Ind. Also surviving are six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday July 10, 2012, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Ind. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday at Schneider Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hillcrest Washington Youth Home 2700 W. Indiana St. Evansville, IN 47712.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

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Calvin Cox, Jr. Calvin Cox, Jr. 81, of Mount Vernon, Ind., went to heaven on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, with his family by his side at his home. He was born in Posey County, Ind., on October 23, 1930, to Calvin and Macel (Hust) Cox. He spread the word of God as long as he could.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Bertis; and his sister, Mary Chandler.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 54 years, Doris (Robison) Cox; daughters, Robin (Dave) Harms, Carla (Mark) Oschman; grandchildren, Ryan (Sabrina) Harms, Seth Harms, Chance and Olivia Oschman; great grandchildren, Kayla, Malaki, and Nate Harms; brothers, Johnny Cox, Herdis Cox (Carla); sisters, Dean Hogan, Cecil Jackson; many nieces, nephews, and his wonderful church family.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday July 7, 2012, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St., in Mount Vernon with burial at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 3 until 7 p.m. on Friday July 6, 2012, and continued from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his home church, Faith Fellowship.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

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Billy Ray Williams Billy Ray Williams, 85, of New Harmony, Ind., died Friday, July 6, 2012, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center, Evansville, Ind. He was born April 11, 1927, to George Washington and Katie Marie (Faith) Williams in New Harmony, Ind. He married Mary Essie Stein on February 2, 1946 and started farming that same year. From 1950 to 1974 they farmed for Baldwin Farms in Mount Vernon, Ind., and in 1974 they bought their own place at New Harmony.

Billy Ray loved the earth and believed in soil conservation. In 1970, he was named Posey County Soil and Water Conservationist of the year. He served on the board of directors for Posey County Soil and water conservation, Posey County Farm Bureau CO-OP, Posey County 4-H Fair, Workingman’s Institute and the Keck Gonnerman Antique Machinery Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Bobby Gene, Charles and Paul Williams, sisters: Iva Kemmerling, Jacie Robb, Evelyn Davis and Opal Wheeler; a daughter Mary Hoffman and grandson Robert (Bobby) Rogge.

Survivors include his wife, Essie, one son, William Chris (Billy) Williams, daughters: Sandra Vogel (Stanley), Susan Blackburn (Mike) and Jo Ann Russell (Rick), Grandchildren: Scott Osborne, David Vogel, Michelle O’Connor, Byron Vogel, Melanie Wilkey, Natalie Vaughan, Mindy Rueger, Rachel Rogge and Eric Williams; step-granddaughter Michelle Chamness and 15 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Johnson United Methodist Church in New Harmony with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery with the Rev. John Adams officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Werry Funeral Home, New Harmony Chapel and from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Johnson United Methodist Church, 403 Raintree Street, PO Box 515, New Harmony, Indiana 47631.

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

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RETROSPECT Pages of the Past

Compilation by Haylee Moore

July 2, 2002 Posey County News Darlene Roedel was join by her husband, Roger, and son, Tyler, when she was sworn in as new Wadesville Postmaster last week.

Posey County Extension Homemakers’ officers for the 2002 include president Lany Snyder, first vice-president Wilma Jacobs, treasurer Marilyn Collier, second vice president Beth Russell and secretary Karen Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Renschler of Mount Vernon celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Katie Martin and Nicholas Mayes are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

July 1, 1987 Posey County News Eight young posey County ladies are in the running this year for the title of Miss Posey County 4-H Queen.

Contestants this year include Crissy Hancock, Kelli Williams, Rebecca Davis, Tammy Fleming, Cindy Hirsch, Eva Schmitz, Deborah Bonser and Jennifer Allyn.

Jo Mary Straub and David Sollman exchanged wedding vows in a 1:30 p.m. Ceremony May 2 at St. James Catholic Chruch in Haubstaut, Ind. Stacy Schorr and Gary Voegel were married 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 6 at ZionLippe United Church of Christ.

June 29, 1962 Posey County News Tony Fleener, Cynthiana, a North Posey senior, and Barbara Weatherford, a Mount Vernon senior, have been appointed to the Youth Advisory Committee, a project of the Governor’s Youth Council.

Melon growers in North Posey and South Gibson report that the produce should be about two weeks ahead of schedule this year.

Two new teachers have been employed for North Posey Jr. - Sr. high, Bill Cotton will instruct english and social studies and Donald Sander will teach industrial Arts.

Xander Tinsley tries his hand at the Toilet Paper Toss at New Harmony’s Fourth of July Celebration in McClure Park. Photo by Zach Straw. See more on Face

North Posey Church begins new building on Poseyville’s south end

By Valerie Werkmeister When you come to a community and it just feels like home, then making the decision to build here and invest in the future of the community is an easy decision. Pastor Lee Brown and his family that includes his wife and local dentist, Alesia Brown and children, Luke and Leah have done just that.

Pastor Brown created the North Posey Church and moved to a vacant building at the north end of Poseyville three years ago. While he did his best to build the little church up, Pastor Brown explained that it just never felt like home.

A former, meager building with concrete floors and just the “bare bones” of their needs actually had the close-knit feel of home that Brown is seeking.

So, while he asks members of his congregation to invest in the future of the church, it just made sense to build a church to fit their needs. Early in June, they broke ground on property next to the current Cynthiana State Bank in Poseyville.

Brown stated the new church will be 6,400 square feet complete and will have seven new classrooms that will be equipped with more technological saavy equipment for instruction.

“We plan to use more cutting-edge technology and more multimedia during our instruction,” Brown stated. He plans to have the church wi-fi capable for parishioner or visitor use.

His vision for the church includes open ceilings and a kitchen that will be open every Wednesday offering a free deli lunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. He would like to have a coffee-house feel where people can come and sit to visit.

“I really feel like I’m at home in this community,” Brown said. “One of the goals when we started this church was to be a church that emphasized discipleship. We believe that you can come as you are and hope that you will leave changed. We don’t want to change you, we want Christ to change you,” he added.

He also hopes that by building a new church to fit their ministry needs and goals, it will entice a younger group of parishioners that includes young families to his “come-asyou-are approach.

“It will show we are here to stay and investing in the community,” Brown said.

Unfortunately, the current building has suffered break-ins and thefts twice. While the laptops and equipment losses have hurt, knowing there is a lack of reverence for the House of God has been far more troubling to the pastor.

He hopes that the new building, that he says will officially look like a church with a cross outside, will curb future thefts. He hopes the new structure will be ready by Christmas, but since they own the current building they do not have a sense of urgency to move.

He is proud of the fact that their small congregation of about 70 people was able to pay off the current building in three years. The plans for that building are uncertain after the new one is completed. Brown hopes that it could be used for the community in a healthy, positive way and would love to see it benefit local youth.

St. Philips to host Hunter Education Course St. Plilips Conservation Club will be hosting a Hunter Education Course at the Conservation drive, 1/2 mile east of St. Philips road and Upper Mount Vernon road. The course will be held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from July 24 through August 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendance at all 4 nights is mandatory.

County tax sale proves to be win-win situation

By Valerie Werkmeister some of the properties had delinquent taxes for the past 20 It was a win-win for Posey County officials and its citi- years. In one case, the highest amount, at $111,587.88, was zens. In May, Posey County offered a live sale on properties a bloated figure that the county knew it never had a chance with delinquent taxes for the first time ever. A live sale was to collect on. The taxes were assessed on buildings owned conducted at the Hovey House on May 22.

by General Oil Field Supply Company that had gone out For some property owners, the prospect of having their of business. The property owner was unable to clear the property sold during a tax sale prompted them to come in buildings from the property due to the legalities involved. and pay the delinquent taxes. In all, there were 24 properties The buildings sat and accumulated taxes while the property that were sold out of a total of 47 properties offered. owner was rendered helpless in the situation. In the end, the This tax sale was special for the county by the fact that new owner paid $125 for the structures. they forgave the delinquent taxes that had been owed. The Due to the success of this tax sale, county officials will idea being to get these properties back on the paying tax plan to do another in the future. A regular tax sale, similar to rolls for the county. The minimum asking sale price on those held in the past, will take place in September. some of the properties was as low as $25. The highest asking price was $500. In all, the total amount brought in by the sale was $20,375.

According to Posey County Auditor, Nick Wildeman, Mary Griggs and Maxine Watson celebrated Independence Day at MaClure Park enjoying many festivities.

Our Adoption Location The cards are $10 and you ‘Improved Fair’ continued from Page A1 Photo Submitted Please visit us on SUN- can get your money back just booth will be available to- with payment of the $5 fair DAYS AT PET FOOD CEN- by using one or two of the disTER NORTH (in the Target count coupons. 100% of the morrow only. admission.

At 7 p.m., the veterans’ recGriffin’s Karen Andry, complex at North Park) be- proceeds from the cards we A new exhibit opens Saturday, July 14, at the Hoosier ognition program begins with lead vocalist for The ReClin- tween 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., have left will go to the dogs.

Salon New Harmony Gallery, 507 Church Street in New a congratulatory address by ers, says she’s enjoyed music where you can see many of Contact Jill at 204-3535.

Harmony. A reception will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Gov. Alvin P. Hovey (aka Jer- all her life (like her musical the dogs from our shelter Holiday Craft Show - It's Featured this month are Indiana artists Linda Gredy, Cathy ry King). Afterward, veterans parents)and grew up with it available for adoption. Call time to make your reservaHillegas and Jerry Smith. John and Marilyn Israel are the may take the stage to make in Griffin Christian Church . us for our latest adoption days tions for our Holiday Craft exhibit sponsors, and Charles and Sally Huck are reception a statement about their mili- When she was 10 or 11 years schedule or to check on which and Car Show, to be held sponsors. The exhibit will be on display through August 15. tary service. Special recogni- old, her mother bought her dogs we will be bringing on Saturday, November 3, 9 Open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., the tion is planned for the oldest a baritone ukulele (most are that week. PLEASE VISIT a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Posey Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery displays the works men and women present from tenor) that plays like a guitar.

OUR PC POUND PUPPIES County 4H Fairgrounds. We of Indiana artists. For more information, contact Gallery each branch of the military. The purchase suited Andry, FACEBOOK PAGE FOR are looking for vendors, and Director Maggie Rapp at 812-459-9851 or maggierapp@ After the Dixielanders play, for she bought her first guitar THE MOST UP-TO-DATE are planning some new events veterans will be honored with as a senior in high school. sbcglobal.net.

INFORMATION. to take place during the show. a release of helium balloons.

The ReCliners perform Upcoming Fundraisers To reserve your spot, please “It’s to give back to the classical country music—“the Our vet bill is very high. contact Cathy Powers at 963military because without traditional old country you we wouldn’t have what don’t hear on the radio any- We have several fundraisers 3890.

Chosen by Haylee Moore them, New at shelter we have. More than anything, more,” Andry says. Their set in the works to try to get some Black lab puppy, about that’s what it’s all about,” includes Patsy Cline, Hank of it paid off.

Birthday Rock & Raffle 3 months old. Picked up in DeHaven comments. “Many Williams and Johnny Cash - To celebrate the shared Poseyville on 6/29.(picture times, we overlook our vet- hits. erans, so we thought, ‘Let’s In contrast, the Tunestones birthday of a couple of our attached) PLEASE VISIT THE have a veterans’ recognition. perform such rootsy country supporters, they are holding Let’s show them that we music as the songs of Glen a basket raffle at the Eagles EVANSVILLE LOST PETS care.’”

Campbell and Zac Brown in Lodge on July 20th to ben- FACEBOOK PAGE IF YOU On Friday, July 13, the addition to classic rock. “It’s efit PC Pound Puppies. If you HAVE LOST OR FOUND A fourth annual Homemade a nice mix,” comments Tune- have anything to donate - a DOG. New animals are postJam Music Fest will bring to stones’ drummer Mickey gift basket, or simply some ed there daily. For a complete the stage two local bands— Grimm. items that can be used to listing of dogs at the shelter, The ReCliners, featuring KarCertainly, the audience make a basket, please let us please go to www.pcpounden Andry from Griffin, Ind., will want to be prepared be- know. We would be glad to puppies.petfinder.com . You and The Tunestones, featur- fore chanting, “Drum roll, pick it up. may also see pictures of all ing New Harmony’s Mickey please!” in Grimm’s presence.

Peelers - We have peeler the dogs on display at Dr. JaGrimm and Kurt Muntzer of He is known for the world’s cards for sale, which include son Zieren's office or in the Blairsville. longest drum roll by an indiscounts at various local res- window at Pet Food Center “We want to celebrate our dividual—5 hours, 20 minlocal musicians. Homemade utes—that earned a place in taurants and other businesses. North.

INGREDIENTS Jam gives us a chance to hear the Guinness Book of World • 2 pounds sweet potatoes our friends and neighbors Records. His record-setting Happy Birthday Announcements making music,” event orga- drum roll was witnessed on • 3-4 Tbsp olive oil nizer Bishop Mumford com- October 24, 2009, at the New • Kosher salt and Angela July 10 - Bill York, Moutray ments. “Anyone can pop in an Harmony Coffee House and Goedde Coleman Heriges, David MP3, but this event promotes raised money to restore the DRESSING July 14 - Jason Barnes Lyke, Tammi Pfister, Avmaking music rather than old town clock.

• 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro (Including and Rex Morris erie Melea Stone and Ann consuming it.”

He added that Grimm has played profesTender Stems) July 15 - Charles Hempnothing compares for music sionally all over the world, Angle • 1 Teaspoon Of Lime Zest Or Lemon Zest July 11 - Joshua Harris, fling, Shane M. Espenlaub, lovers with the experience of but playing at the Posey • 2 Tablespoons Of Fresh Lime Or Lemon Juice Tom Cochran, Peyton Sey- Richard Butler and Sue Evlive music.

County 4-H Fair is especially • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil ans mour and Marcia Austin Mumford encourages ev- meaningful to him.

• Pinch Of Salt July 16 - Mark Taylor, eryone to bring a lawn chair “It’s exciting to me,” he July 12 - Shane OglesDIRECTIONS to the hillside at 7:30 p.m. for says.

“I’m thrilled to be asked Adam Farrar, Samantha by, Jan Lowery, Jan Morris, 1. Prepare your grill for hot, direct heat. While the grill is heating up, peel the sweet potatoes and slice lengthwise, the two-hour show, one hour to play this year. It’s great to Laura Nicholson, Evelyn Robinson, Jim Scarafia, or on a diagonal, into 1/4 inch-thick pieces. Coat the sweet for each band, split by an in- see live music still has good Isbell Stone, Roger Wasson Phyllis A. Werry, Maia Tooley and Angeline Elder and Kaytlin Woods potato slices with olive oil and lightly sprinkle with Kosher termission. The show is free venues here.”

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COMMUNITY ‘New York Times’ visits Holiday World to ride Voyage As readers of The New York Times opened their daily paper this morning, the front page of the Science Section announced “Wood Takes A Thrilling Turn,” with the dateline of Santa Claus, Indiana, and multiple photos of Holiday World’s Voyage.

A Science Writer for the Times, Henry Fountain, visited Holiday World in early June to ride The Voyage, interview one of the ride’s designers, plus talk to roller coaster enthusiasts from all over the country who were visiting the park for its annual HoliWood Nights special event.

“Hosting a science writer from The New York Times plus a photographer and Bella (L) and Sophia Ray (R) celebrate Fourth of July in New Harmony, stopping by videographer for two days can be a little intimidating,” the Balloon Booth before visiting other attractions. Photo by Zach Straw

American Legion Auxiliary News American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion on June 27, president Jenny Witt opened the meeting with 11 members present and 2 guest from the 8th District. Chaplain Rosie Wilson read roll call and read minutes from previous meeting. Mary Ann McGennis gave the treasurer report. Rita Bradford read thank you letters from Tom Harp family, monetary donation in his

WMI News The library’s summer reading program is going strong, with 16 youngsters now signed up! Last week they continued the Independence Day celebration by making flag pins, and reading and talking about what it means to them to be an American, and what being “patriotic” entails.

They finished up with something perfect for this heat wave: Ice Cream!

It’s not too late to register your child! The summer reading program continues weekly through July 26th, with different activities, stories, and fun each week.

We’ll be celebrating the 43rd anniversary of the first moon landing, having a campfire

By Leacca Wilson

memory, Mount Vernon General Baptist Church had a memorial plaque made for Jimmie Reeves in his memory, and thank you note from Jimmie Reeves family, Thank you letter from Ronald McDonald charities of Ohio Valley Inc., a letter from Malinami Kopta family, thanking the auxiliary for coupons that was sent to all of the military families over sea. Motion made to pay all bills out. 420 mem-

on the first drop), three 90-degree banked turns, and multiple track crossovers.

The online version of today’s article features a fourminute video of The Voyage, including interviews with one of the coaster’s designers, Chad Miller of Cincinnati’s The Gravity Group, plus Sister Michelle Sinkhorn of the Sisters of Saint Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana.

The New York Times print edition has a circulation of nearly one million; the online version receives an average of 240 million monthly page views.

For more information about Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, visit www. holidayworld.com or call 1-877-Go-Family.

Poseyville Carnegie Library News

bers paid membership.

Auxiliary guests Peggy Bishop and Pat Thomas installed the new officers for 2012-2013 which included; Jenny Witt president, Leacca Wilson first vice-president, Linda Sharber second vice-president, Mary Ann McGennis treasurer, Leacca Wilson recording Secretary, Rita Bradford corresponding secretay, Sue Schroeder Chaplain, Judy Myer sergeant of arms, Susie Schro-

eder Historian, Executive committee Helen Carr, Noami Bill and Leacca Wilson.

After the installation, the president was escorted back to the president chair, and took over the meeting. With no more business the neeting was closed, with closing prayer. Dues allowance went to Leacca Wilson. Ice cream cake was served after the meeting. Next meeting will be July 25, 7 p.m. at the Legion home.

place. “The Elegant Solution: Economics of Climate Change,” will be presented

by Sarah Lynn Cunningham, Midwest District Manager of The Climate Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to calling attention to the global problems associated with climate change, founded

by Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. The Friends of the New Harmony Working Men’s Institute are sponsors of this lecture.

If you have ideas for programs that you would like to see presented at the Working Men’s Institute, please let me know! You can call me at the library, come by during library hours, or email me.

Here’s my email: cochran.stephen@gmail.com The Working Men’s Institute is open from 10-7 Tuesday-Thursday, from 104:30 Friday-Saturday, and from 12-4 on Sunday. Please come and visit, especially if it’s been awhile; we have free Wi-Fi, great reading materials, public access Internet workstations, and a very welcoming staff.

By Steve Cochran with stories from the Native American traditions provided

by John Adams, and lots of fun!

Coming up in August, WMI will be hosting a workshop on solar power, presented by Ryan Zaricki of Whole Sun Designs in Evansville.

“Solar 101: Sunpowerd” will take place on Saturday, August 4th, from 1-3 p.m. If you’ve ever wondered about whether solar power might be a good way to lock in utility costs, gain energy independence, and “go green,” you should really come to this free presentation.

Then, on August 16 at 7:30 p.m., the third in the WMI 2012 Lecture Series takes

admitted Holiday World’s Director of Communications, Paula Werne. “But they were completely down to earth and fascinated with Voyage’s design and extreme forces. And when it was time for them to climb Voyage’s 16-story lifthill, I think the most intimidating factor was that big wooden coaster!”

Located in the park’s Thanksgiving section, Voyage is 1.2 miles long and provides riders with a record 24.3 seconds of “air time.” This steel-structure wooden coaster, ranked the #1 Wooden Coaster in the World five years in a row

by Amusement Today, includes a record five underground tunnels, a series of dramatic drops (including a 66-degree angle of descent

By Amy Effinger We know you are reading our article and attending library events, but have you ever wondered how else you could support the library? If so, we have the answer! A Friends of the Library Group is starting soon, and you can be a part of it! We will be having an informational meeting Monday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at the library. Anyone who is interested in supporting the library is welcome to attend! At the meeting we will discuss what a Friends Group is and the important role Friends can play in a library’s success. If you would like more information, please come to the meeting. You can also contact Heather at the library or Jenn Brock at 812-550-2185 for more information.

There’s only three more weeks of the summer reading program left! We have a lot of great prizes to give

away, and you can still sign up! The summer reading program will conclude with a program by Animal Tales titled Nature’s Nightlife.

The program will feature 5 nocturnal animals, and will be fun for all ages! We hope to see you here on Friday, July 27 at 9:30 a.m. for Nature’s Nightlife!

This week’s programs include: Pre-K Story TimeMonday 11:30 a.m., K-2nd Grade Activity-Tuesday 10 a.m, 3rd-6th Grade Activity-Tuesday 2p.m., Young Adult Activity-Wednesday 2 p.m., Open Poetry ReadingWednesday 6 p.m., Outdoor Fun-Thursday 2 p.m., Family Movie Night @ the library-Friday 7 p.m.

We look forward to serving you this summer at Poseyville Carnegie Public Library; your library for information, programs, technology, and entertainment.

Harmonie Park to host Luau July 21 Luau at Harmonie State Park on July 21, 2012. BBQ Pork dinner with all the trimmings, late swim, music and fun for the family.

Tickets are available at the

park office daily, cash only, and are $5 for children 4-10, $10 for age 10 to adult, and a family saver package for parents and children (immediate family only) for $35. Chil-

dren under 4 are free, and we will also serve hot dogs. Follow us on Facebook: Friends of Harmonie, email us at friendsofharmonie@gmail. com

Historic New Harmony By Missy Parkinson Historic New Harmony has several student workers on staff this summer. Cassidy Parkison, a Vanderbilt University student working with us this year, recently “interviewed” co-worker Aja Blair: Cassidy: Where are you from and how did you find yourself at USI? Aja: I am originally from Sullivan, Illinois. I am a transfer student from Lake Land Community College in Mattoon, Illinois. I’ve also attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Madisonville Community College.

I recently moved to Carmi, Illinois, which has brought me here to the University of Southern Indiana.

Cassidy: What are you studying at USI? What year do you expect to graduate?

Aja: I am studying Elementary Education and my minor is in science. I hope to graduate in 2014.

Cassidy: What extracurricular activities or hobbies do you enjoy?

Aja: I am an artist; I enjoy painting, sculpting, drawing, and doing anything crafty. I am also an avid runner; I am

currently training for a 50k trail run in Atlanta, GA this fall.

Cassidy: Tell me something fascinating about you.

Aja: I’m definitely a thrill seeker who is always looking for a challenge. I was a sprinter in high school – I never ran more than two miles in high school. I started training on my own about five years ago and now I’ve run many 5ks, 10ks, two half marathons, one full marathon, and now a 50k.

Cassidy: What interested you about this job?

Aja: I read the job description on the USI website and I thought this job seemed pretty interesting. I’m in the military and I’ve also worked retail and fast food, so working at a museum as a tour guide seemed like a great opportunity to learn something new and to share my knowledge with others.

Cassidy: What do you enjoy about the job?

Aja: I really enjoy learning more about the history of New Harmony and sharing that information with visitors at the Atheneum. People

come from all over the United States and even from other countries, which makes it very exciting to see who will be on the next tour with me.

Cassidy: How would you describe New Harmony to someone who had never been here?

Aja: Being new to the area, I had always thought New Harmony was a beautiful town. Now that I have learned more about it, I find it very fascinating and full of history. There are also a lot of great places to visit, shop, and eat.

Cassidy: Why should people want to visit us?

Aja: I believe there is something for everyone here.

We offer a wide variety of entertainment as well as opportunities to learn. This town attracts anyone who is interested in history, religion, education, science, architecture, antiques, small town atmosphere, beautiful landscaping, food, outdoor activities – or if you just like riding around in golf carts! We’ve got it all.

Most importantly, the community is very welcoming and everyone is very helpful.

Vegetable preservation workshop July 31 The Posey County Extension Office is offering you an opportunity for some “hands on” experience with preserving vegetables. July 31, 2012, Jane

Jett, Extension Educator, will be conducting a workshop on preserving vegetables at the Posey County Community Center. The cost is $5 and will begin at

1:30 p.m.. A second session will be repeated that evening at 6:00 PM. Call the Extension Office, 8381331, by July 24 to reserve your spot.

St. Matthew parishioners Michelle Hudson and Mark Wezet stand at the ready to serve up fried chicken at the St. Matthew Summer Social on Sunday, July 8. Photo by Pam Robinson

APL News Painting with Oils Local artist Marie Houchin will be demonstrating her techniques for creating spectacular oil paintings at the library on Tuesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. Marie will also be displaying several examples of her work. This program is free and no advanced registration will be necessary.

Basic Knitting/Busy Hands On July 11 the summer sessions of Basic Knitting and Busy Hands continues at 10 a.m. Cheryl Carroll will be here to demonstrate how to stitch during our Basic Knitting Program. She will teach casting on, knit and purl, and biding off techniques. Yarn will be provided and a limited number of size 8 needles will be available to borrow from the library. No registration is necessary but space is limited.

Angry Birds Live!

This July 11 at 2 p.m. don’t let those pigs steal the eggs!

This program will feature a variety of activities based on the popular app. Registra-

By Stanley Campbell tion required and being taken now. For ages 6 and older.

Book Discussion This July 17 at 1 p.m., the LITerally Speaking book discussion group will discuss Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam.

Dream Big with Science!

Scientists from Sabic will be at the Alexandrian Public Library July 18 at 2:00 p.m. to show us some really cool experiments and explain the science behind them in this interactive show. For ages 5 and older. No Tickets or Registration Required.

Sky Dome Planetarium There will be a very special show for everyone on July 18 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Take a journey through the universe in this inflatable planetarium. For all ages.

Due to the size of the Sky Dome, this event will take place in the gym at St. Matthew School. Space is limited and free admission tickets are now available at the Alexandrian Public Library.

Make Your Own Record Clock

That’s right! We will be making clocks out of old vinyl records July 23 at 3:30 p.m. Not only do they make great conversation pieces, but you can give them as a great gift. For Grades 6-12 only. Registration Is Required.

Beaded Barrettes Bead artist Sarah Reeley will share her techniques for creating one-of-a-kind beaded barrettes inspired by the garden this July 24 at 6 p.m. All your supplies will be provided free of charge. Registration is requested, but not necessary.

A Little Irish Night Music Join us for Irish music in the garden park behind the Alexandrian Public Library this July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring the talents of Micah Schweitzer, flute & whistle; Steve V. Johnson, bouzouki & guitar; and Christa Duke, fiddle & voice. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Suitable for all ages and is free to the public. No registration necessary.

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SOCIAL

Vernon and Shirley Esche

His first time playing on the river, one-year-old Owen Thompson enjoys the water before Mount Vernon firework show. Photo by Zach Straw.

Steve Courson and Pam Reimann

Pam Reimann and Steve Courson were united in marriage on Saturday, June 23, 2012. The wedding took place at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kuttawa, Ky., on Lake Barkley. The wedding ceremony was performed by Tom Allen, friend of the couple. Sherri Lewis served as Matron of Honor for her sister and Matt Courson was his brother’s Best Man. Tracy Soderling, friend of the bride was in charge of the music.

Photographer was Mary Veach of Mary V Photography.

Pam is the daughter of Richard and Carolyn Roberts of Poseyville, Ind. Pam is a fee-lance travel writer and graduate of the International Tour Management Institute. She is run July 6-8 and July 13-15. owner of Passport to Adventure and More, which operates The 25th anniversary season Wine-Oh! Tours and is also the General Manager/Sales Diwill draw to a close with the rector for Best Western Plus Gateway Inn & Suites. Steve is musical comedy Pete ‘N’ the son of Ron Courson of Golconda, Ill., and Barb Johns of Keely, by James Hindman, New Haven, Ill. Steve attended the University of Southern with original music by Pat- Indiana and is employed by Sabic Innovative Plastics as a rick Brady and lyrics by Mark Process Safety Specialist. The couple resides in Evansville.

Waldrop, playing July 20-22, July 27-29, and August 3-5.

Tickets are on sale now.

Rita Davis is offering a sew- required to bring their own All evening performances ing class that will teach adult portable sewing machine, howstart at 7:30 p.m. and matistudents to sew a simple and ever, there will be at least one nees begin at 2 p.m. Individual adult tickets are $22 easy to fit ‘wrap around skirt’; machine available for someone that does not own a portable for The Retreat from Moscow long or short.

Younger students must be sewing machine. and $29 for Pete ‘N’ Keely. accompanied by an adult.

Participants will also enjoy Discounted tickets are available for students and seniors. Students will learn the funda- a delicious break time with The New Harmony Theatre mentals of fabric choice, pat- snacks, desserts and refreshis a professional Equity the- tern reading, pinning, cutting, ments included in the price of atre produced by USI and is assembly, sewing and finish- the workshop.

Rita Davis has sewn garthe Tri-state's only profes- ing this easy project. Wear the sional Equity theatre. Plays same day. Sunday July 29; 1 ments and accessories for many years, and you will be are performed in the historic p.m.– 4:30 p.m.

The newly renovated Risure to receive lots of sewing Murphy Auditorium located at 419 Tavern Street in New beyre Gymnasium Annex has tips and instruction in this conHarmony. For more informa- all the amenities needed for a structive sewing class.

Register for class via phone tion, or to make a purchase, successful class that includes air conditioning, spacious or email: 812-781-9140, ritadvisit www.newharmonytheatre.com or call the box office work area, good lighting, bath- vs@gmail.com Check, money at 812/682-3115 or toll free rooms, and plenty of tables & order or Paypal accepted. chairs.

In the fall of this 2012 year 877/NHT-SHOW. The price of the workshop, Rita Davis, in conjunction with $55 dollars, includes all sup- Ms. Phyllis Lindsey, former plies such as choice of cotton New Harmony resident, will be fabric, pattern, and thread. offering a Primitive Rug HookIroning board and iron will ing Retreat. Look for details in also be available. Students are the coming months.

Vernon and Shirley Lehmann Esche of Mount Vernon, Ind., will be celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary with their children John and Leah Hamblin, Greg and Lori Redman, and Todd and Lynnell Guthrie. The Esches have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The Esches were married July 7, 1962, at the Howell United Methodist Church.

Local USI Theatre faculty shows diverse skills with time on stage

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Eric Altheide, Newburgh native and assistant professor of theatre at University of Southern Indiana, is experiencing a different role at New Harmony Theatre this summer. Many may remember his directing debut last season with The 39 Steps. This year he has traded in directing for his chance on stage in the 2012 summer season pro-

’s im

duction of The Retreat from Moscow, where he will play Jamie in this Tony-nominated drama.

Altheide will share the stage as the 30-year-old son of fellow Actors’ Equity Association members Gloria Biegler, as Alice, and Kip Niven, playing Edward. The estranged couple attempt to begin fresh and separate lives

but discover that a marriage of 33 years will not so readily release them to do so. Their struggle becomes a contest for sympathy and understanding from their son, who finds his parents behaving worse by the day. The Retreat from Moscow is rich in subtle humor and emotional truth.

The Retreat from Moscow,

by William Nicholson, will

Rita Davis to offer sewing class

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Cynthiana Town-wide yard sale July 14 It’s time for our 19th annual Town Wide Yard Sale.

This year’s sale will be held on Saturday, July 14 from 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. rain or shine.

Thanks to Cynthiana State Bank, who has volunteered to pay this for us, we will not be collecting for advertising this year. Please stop in one of the branches and thank them for helping our community.

Please remember that you can not set up in the town park unless you have permission from the town board.

Stroke and Brain Injury Rehab

The Masonic Lodge will be serving food, and their restrooms will be open to the public.

The Goodwill truck will be at the re-cycle center at 3 p.m. There will not be any one to help load your items, so please start at the front of the truck and do not leave any items on the ground.

We hope this year will be as successful as previous years.

If you have any questions, please call Sandy at 812-8452312 or Pat at 812-845-7764.

Lorenz, Miller Family Reunion July 15

that’s worth the drive.

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The sixty-seventh reunion of the descendants of Lorenz and Jacobina Miller will be held on July 15, 2012. The basket dinner will begin at 1 p.m. following a family picture at 12:30 p.m. at the Immanuel United Church of Christ on Ford Road.

Artisans to participate in Carmi Artisan Fest The Artisan Fest will begin Friday evening, October 12, from 3:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., and will continue on Saturday, October 13, from 9 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. The Artisan Fest will be held on Main Street in front of Old National Bank. “The Fest will showcase artists from the local area and their many skills and talents,” explained the program chairperson. “It will concentrate exclusively on hand produced works, such as paintings, gourd designs, pottery,

metal workings, glassware, mixed media, books written by the individual artist, handcrafted brooms, handmade jewelry, or any other original handmade works of art.”

There are still premium spaces available. If you would like to share your talents at the Kiwanis Corn Days Artisan Fest, please contact chairperson Marty Arnold at 618-3824141, and request a vendor packet. You may also send your requests via email to arnoldmarty66@yahoo.com.

Biggest Loser Challenge, Part 2, July 10

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Family Matters of Posey County is pleased to announce a Biggest Loser Challenge, Part 2, beginning Tuesday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m. Registration and weigh-in will take place at the Posey County 4-H Fair.

Schedules and information will be provided at registration. The group will meet twice a month (Tuesday evenings) through October, and the Challenge will end with

a Health Fair on Saturday, October 6. Get your team together and have fun learning new ways to get healthy with better food choices and to help you get moving!

Registration is $10 per participant. The team with the greatest percentage weight loss will have their registration refunded to them. Call Beth at 838-6875 for more information. See you at the Fair.

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Mount Vernon Schools finish business to prepare for upcoming year

By Pam Robinson Actions of the Mount Vernon School Board on Monday, July 2, are signs of the time – back-to school time, that is. With the latest confirmation of new hires, the board has secured all teachers in the school district and many teacher assistants.

“We’re very excited, “ Superintendent Tom Kopatich commented. “We have talked with top-notch people.”

The list of new hires includes Logan Gregory, Farmersville custodian; Marc Hostetter, junior high physical education and health teacher; Richard Johnson, junior high social studies teacher; DéShea Lintzenich, teacher assistant for West special education; Marc Hunter Stevens, high school teacher assistant; and Robert Austin Walker, elementary (6th grade) teacher at the junior high.

Superintendent Tom Kopatich noted that Richard “Rick” Johnson is very pleased to come to Mount Vernon. A New Harmony School, or NHS, graduate, Rick started teaching social studies and physical education at NHS in 1978. During his 34-year career, he has won the trust of his colleagues and distinguished himself as a superior teacher. For several years, he served as president of the NHS chapter of the National Education Association. In 2008, he earned the Teacher’s Service Award, both for the region and for the state.

His work has led him into a number of coaching positions in baseball, basketball, volleyball, weight conditioning and golf. He is a certified golf instructor.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for me. I’m still interested in teaching,” Johnson stated during a phone interview late last week. “I don’t have a desire to retire yet.

It [the teaching position] opened up, and we came to a mutual agreement. I’m really excited about it.”

As is evident from the resignations the board accepted, some of the new hires moved up the ladder in the school district. Effective immediately, these positions have been vacated: Kim HIndman as junior high intramural sponsor; Marc Hostetter as high school teacher assistant; DéShea Lintzenich as part-time teacher assistant for remediation in the after school program; Robert Austin Walker as teacher assistant at Marrs; and Jeffery Logan Wooldridge as elementary (6th grade) teacher.

In addition to knowing their children are in the hands of good teachers, parents will be happy to see no increase in breakfast and lunch prices for either students or adults.

The board approved prices for the 2012-13 school year as follows: student breakfast $1.25, reduced breakfast 30 cents, adult breakfast $1.50; and lunch prices for type A meals—elementary $1.85; junior high $2; high school $2; reduced lunch 40 cents and adult meals $2.75.

In other business:

Poetry Contest

A $1,000 grand prize is being offered to the last poet standing in a free contest sponsored by the Celestial Arts Society. There are 50 prizes totaling $5,000.

Poems of 21 lines or fewer on any subject and in any style will be judged by the contest director Dr. James Cameron. “I encourage poets to send in the poem they’re most proud of,” he says. “I know this contest will produce exciting discoveries!”

Entries must be received

by July 31, and may be submitted by mail to: Free Poetry Contest, P0 Box 3336, Central Point, Oregon 97502. Or enter online at www.freecontest.com.

Those sending entries should include their name and address on the same page as the poem. A winners’ list will be sent to all entrants.

•Director of Business Loren Evans addressed the departure of Welborn as an insurance provider. He noted the excellent relationship with Welborn, saying the school district “hates to see them go.” At the same time, he reassured the board that the insurance committee, made up of representatives from all groups in the district, is working with consultants Brown & Brown to present a recommendation for a new health insurance carrier, effective October 1, at the first board meeting in

August. Likewise, Evans said the committee hopes to make recommendations for dental, vision, and life insurance providers at the second board meeting in August.

Anthem is now completing Welborn contracts, and Evans commented that Anthem had already given a quote to be considered as the enrollment option this fall.

• The board renewed the contract with Family Matters from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013, to provide parent program services to meet the needs and require-

ments of the 21st Century Community Learning Center federal grant. The cost of this service is not to exceed $10,000 to be paid from the 21st Century Community Grant.

•The board adopted corporation resolutions authorizing the following persons to manage specified accounts: at Mount Vernon High School, Tom Russell, Chad Rodgers and Susan Reynolds or Debra Dick and at Mount Vernon Junior High School, Kyle Jones, Jerad Shockley and Dianna

Reeves.

•The board entered into a five-year exclusive beverage agreement with RC Beverage Company from August 1, 2012, through July 31, 2017.

•The board accepted bids for cafeteria food and supplies for the 2012-13 school year as recommended.

•The board approved the agreement amendment with the Indiana Department of Education for the school lunch program in the 201213 school year.

•The board entered into

Safe Schools/Healthy Students vendor contracts with Diehl Evaluation and Consulting Services, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare and Youth First for the 201213 school year—all grant subsidized.

The Mount Vernon School Board will meet again on Monday, July 16, 2012, 5:45 p.m. in the junior high media center. The board will begin considering the 2013 budget at this meeting and will receive an overview of ISTEP, ECA and IREAD testing.

2012 POSEY COUNTY

4-H FAIR FAIR SCHEDULE:

COME DOWN TO THE 4-H FAIR...

THURSDAY, JULY 5, 2012 (PRE-FAIR) • 7 p.m. 4-H & Ext. Homemakers Public Style Show (C) SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2012 • 5 p.m. Last Year 4-H Member Recognition (C) • 5:30 p.m. Princess Contest (C) • 6:30 p.m. Duchess Contest (C) • 7:30 p.m. Queen Contest (C)

WITH GREAT FOOD & FUN!

The Posey County 4-H Fair has another exciting week of activities lined up for the fair week of July 7th through the 14th. To see the lineup of this year’s events, go to www.poseycountyfair.com, or check out the Facebook page or contact the local Purdue Extension office at: 838-1331.

SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012 • 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Motocross Race (M1) • 6 p.m. ATV/UTV/Dirt Bike Drag Races (A1)

Again this year, the fair will be offering $3 meal discount tickets for every $5 gate fee paid, Monday-Thursday of the fair. This will allow you to save $3.00 on an excellent meal and eat in air conditioned comfort at the Community Center building from 5:00 to 7:00 each evening. This discount does not apply to the purchase of Season Passes, which are $15 each and are good for admission from Monday through Saturday of fair week.

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2012 • 5:30-7 p.m. Posey County Farm Bureau Meal Served (C) • 5:30-7 p.m. Kid Zone Open to ages 10 and Under (E2) OPEN EVERYDAY • 6 p.m. 4-H Food Auction (C) • 6 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show(L1) • 7 p.m. ATV Pull (K1) • 7 p.m. Cowboy Competition (A1)

On Monday night, the Posey County Farm Bureau will be cooking up smoked chops, ribs and sausage with all the trimmings, including homemade ice cream and brownies for dessert for $10.00. In addition to the $3 discount ticket you receive at the gate when you pay, the Farm Bureau will be offering an additional $2 off the cost of the meal if you are an Indiana Farm Bureau member, making the cost of the meal only $5.00! The Farm Bureau is donating the profits from this meal to the Posey County Community Center Board to help in the maintenance of the facilities.

TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012 • 9 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Show, Exploring & Div. I-VI (L1) • 9 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show (L4) • 1 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show & Egg Judging (L4) • 4 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Show, Div. VII-X (A1) • 5:30-7 p.m. Poseyville Relay for Life Team Meal Served (C) • 6 p.m. 4-H Beef Show (L1) • 6 p.m. Jr. Little Miss Pageant (C) • 6:30 p.m. Little Miss Pageant (C) • 7 p.m. Garden Tractor Pull (K1)

On Tuesday night, North Posey Relay for Life representatives will be preparing smoked pork chops to go with new potatoes, green beans, baked apples and homemade desserts, all for only $9 (minus your $3 discount ticket). The proceeds from this meal will help in the fight against cancer.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 • 9 a.m. 4-H Goat Show (L1) • 1 p.m. 4-H Cat Show (C) • 5:30-7 p.m. 4-H Extension Homemakers Meal Served (C) • 6 p.m. 4-H Swine Show (L1) • 7 p.m. Talent Contest (C)

On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, you won’t want to miss the outstanding meals prepared by the Posey County Extension Homemaker Clubs. Wednesday evening’s meal will feature fried chicken and minute steak, in addition to all the trimmings. Also on Wednesday night, all Veterans and Military will get a FREE admission to the Fair plus get the benefit of the $3 discount ticket for the meal. Discount meal ticket will be given at the register. Thursday evening, ham loaf in addition to fried chicken will serve as the main entrée. For both nights, you’ll have your choice of the many wonderful “home cooked” desserts they have to offer. Their meals will be $9, minus a coupon from the gate fee if you have one.

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012 • 9 a.m. 4-H Tractor Operator’s Contest (D1/M3) • 10:30 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show (L1) • 1-2 p.m. Exploring 4-H Fair Tour (E1) • 5 p.m. Sawmill Demo (K4) • 5:30-7 p.m. 4-H Extension Homemakers Meal Served (C) • 6 p.m. Beautiful Baby Contests (C)Voting All Week • 6 p.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Fun Show (H1) • 6 p.m. Open Beef Show (L1) • 7 p.m. Mud Volleyball (A1) • 7:30 p.m. 4-H Supreme Showmanship (L1)

Don’t miss out on the food and fun at this year’s Posey County Fair!

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012 • 9 a.m. 4-H Livestock Auction (L1) • 7 p.m. Homemade Jam (Live Music Concert) (S) • 7 p.m. Mud Sling (A1)

KID ZONE

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2012 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Car Show (P1) • 7 p.m. Demolition Derby (A1) • 7 p.m. Farm, Modified Truck, and Tractor Pull (K1)

WILL BE OPEN EVERY NIGHT FROM 5:30 TO 7PM

SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2012 (POST-FAIR) • 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Motocross Race (M1)

The First Annual KID ZONE will be open each evening from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the commercial building. Children under 10 can come and experience a make-it take-it craft each night. These crafts will be available to the first 75 children each evening. There will also be three inflatable’s for children to play in. Prices for the Inflatable’s will be $1.00/single 5 minute jump or $5.00 wrist band for whole evening/one night. All week there will be a 4-H Military exhibit /OMK (Operation Military Child) open to community. Set up in the Exhibit building all week. Boy Scout Troop 397 will have a food booth by the Kid Zone.

FULL DINNER

WILL BE SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER

HONORING OUR VETERANS:

KID ZONE THEMED NIGHTS:

On Wednesday, July 11th, we would like to honor all those who have and are currently protecting our freedom by giving free admission to the 4-H County Fair. Along with the free admission, all Military and Veterans will receive a $3.00 discount meal ticket from the Posey County Extension Homemaker Club. Wednesday evening’s meal will feature fried chicken and minute steak, in addition to all the trimmings. Discount meal ticket for our Military and Veterans will be given at the register.

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2012 - FAMILY NIGHT ACTIVITY: DUNKING BOOTH TO BENEFIT LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. $0.50 OR TWO CAN GOODS PER TRY. MAKE-IT TAKE-IT CRAFT: SPONSORED BY HOME DEPOT TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012 - FITNESS NIGHT

Along with honoring our Veterans and Military, we also have many events and activities for the whole family. For the younger children, they can come to the KID ZONE and make a craft for each Theme night along with other activities. There will be Inflatable’s to Jump O’Round on for only $5.00 for a wristband for all night of jumping. Come help support our Local Food Pantries on Monday night and dunk your favorite people who live in Posey County.

Only .50 cents or two can goods per throw. Along with all the 4-H events, The Royalty Pageant is on Saturday night starting at 5 pm which will include the recognition of the Last-Year 4-H Members.

There is the ATV/UTV/Dirt Bike Drag Races on Sunday. Also on Monday night is the Cowboy Competition in the Main Arena. Come see how the cowboys and cowgirls test there horsemanship skills with our fun obstacle/trail, timed event.

ACTIVITY: JAZZ CATS AND MOUNT VERNON MEN’S ENSEMBLE SINGING GROUP AT THE OUTDOOR STAGE, DUNKING BOOTH FOR THE BOY SCOUTS. MAKE-IT TAKE-IT CRAFT: FLYING DISCS, DESIGN YOUR OWN KITES, WITH BOB’S GYM. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 - FREEDOM NIGHT ACTIVITY: VETERANS REMEMBRANCES WITH JERRY KING, DUNKING BOOTH FOR THE BOY SCOUTS. MAKE-IT TAKE-IT CRAFT: DESIGN YOUR OWN PATRIOTIC VISORS WITH MARRS LADIES AUXILIARY.

On Tuesday night there is the Jr. Miss and Little Miss contest, MV Jazz Cats and Men’s Singing Group on the outdoor stage. On Wednesday Night, a Sawmill Demo and Mud Volleyball on Thursday Night. Don’t forget the Mudsling and Demo Derby on Friday and Saturday nights too. Check out the 4-H Fair Website for all details and times of all events: www.poseycountyfair.com

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012 - FARM NIGHT ACTIVITY: MT. VERNON FFA SCAVENGER HUNT, BOY SCOUTS WILL DEMONSTRATE COBBLER COOKING. MAKE-IT TAKE-IT CRAFT: CONSERVATION LEGACY BRACELETS WITH JERI ZILIAK, SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION.

ACTIVITY: 4-H JR. LEADERS WITH 4-H FUN ACTIVITIES AND GAMES

Admission is only $5.00 each night with kids under 8 get in free.

Oh, don’t forget the Military and Veterans who get in free on Wednesday night! If you are planning to come on multiply nights, purchase a weekly pass for only $15.00!! Contact the Purdue Extension office at 838-1331 or any 4-H Fair Board member to get your weekly pass.

MAKE-IT TAKE-IT CRAFT: SPONSORED BY 4-H COUNCIL.

Hope to see you at this year’s 4-H Fair!!

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012 - 4-H IS FUN NIGHT

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GENERAL NEWS USI offers summer art in New Harmony USI’s New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art will offer two art courses this summer in New Harmony, Indiana. Instructed by distinguished artists, the courses will include Frame Loom Tapestry and Intro to Enameling Workshop.

Frame Loom Tapestry, Course Number ALP220, instructed by Laura Foster Nicholson, a nationally recognized textile artist, students will learn how to use a portable frame loom and the basics of tapestry weaving. Each participant will receive materials for the course, including a portable frame loom.

Students should bring a pair

of sharp scissors to class. The course will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three Saturdays beginning on July 21 at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. Intro to Enameling Workshop, Course Number ALP221, lead by Jane Case Vickers, USI instructor in jewelry, participants in this course will create sample tiles to experiment with color and will have an opportunity to use more advanced enameling techniques such as stenciling and sgraffito. Watercolor enamels and stamp enameling with embossing ink also will be covered.

Glass enamel powders and

metal will be supplied. Students may bring the following optional supplies: stamps, embossing ink, pencil, highlighter, and small watercolor brushes. The course will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3 and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 4 at the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Potter’s House.

Registration is $200 per course. For more information, or to register, contact USI’s Division of Outreach and Engagement at 812/4641989 or 800/467-8600. Registrations can also be completed online at https://www. usi.edu/extserv/ssl/regform. asp.

Post 5 American Legion home is now smoke free

Rick Huffman plays the trumpet during New Harmony Community Choir’s rendition of “Let Freedom Ring/America.” Photo by Zach Straw

As of 1 July 2012, in compliance with Indian State Law, American Legion Post 5 in Mount Vernon will be a smoke free establishment.

Smoking inside the Post 5 Home or

within 8 feet of any entry door is prohibited by Indian State Law. We are working to provide outside sheltered accommodations for our members and visitors needing to step out for a

smoke. We will provide an adequate number of breaks for our Tuesday night BINGO patrons. Thank you for your continued support of the American Legion; you help us to help others.

MV General Baptist VBS July 23-26 Regina Maier New Harmony Gallery to host new exhibit July 14 Mount Vernon General Baptist Church will offer VBS this July 23-26 at 6 p.m. with a finale Sunday, July 29 at 10 am.

Details are at mvgb.org or phone us 812-838-4555. Come one and come all. Our theme is fittingly “Backstage with the Bible!”

Johnson United Methodist Church VBS Register now for Vacation Bible School which will be held at the Johnson United Methodist Church in New Harmony on July 17, 18, 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. All children entering preschool through 5th grade are invited to attend. Shake It Up is the

theme for these fun filled days of songs, crafts, treats, and friendship. To register, please contact the church office at 812-682-4648 and leave a message or contact Christine Crews at 682-4306 for volunteer opportunities or registration questions.

Lighthouse Assembly VBS set for July 16 Lighthouse Assembly of God invites all of the children in Posey County to join us at:Sonrise National Park VBS. We're ready for a Vacation Bible School your children will never forget.

At SonRise National Park your kids will be pointed right to Jesus. Children will have a great time singing songs, watching skits, creating crafts and playing

games. But most important, they'll discover Jesus provides what they truly need in every challenge of life.

SonRise National Park begins July 16 and continues through July 20 at Lighthouse Assembly of God, 1005 E. Tavern Street, New Harmony, Ind. for ages 3 through 6th grade. from 6 - 8:30 p.m. nightly.

For more information, call 812-682-4118.

is graduate of Bodyworks Regina Maier, of Mount Vernon, Indiana, graduated June 14 from Bodyworks Massage Institute's 700Hour professional massage therapy program in Evansville, Indiana.

Regina will be taking a national certification exam in therapeutic massage and bodywork, and has plans to become a licensed massage therapist in the state of Indiana.

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A new exhibit opens Saturday, July 14, at the Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery, 507 Church Street in New Harmony. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Featured this month are Indiana artists Linda Gredy,

Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriter’s Festival tickets on sale now Writers of blockbuster songs like Brad Paisley's "Waitin' On A Woman," Tim McGraw's "Down On The Farm," George Strait's "Troubadour," and Tanya Tucker’s "Two Sparrows In A Hurricane" will be performing in Henderson, August 1-4.

More than a dozen Nash-

needed for these clinics.

Required immunization additions for the 2012 - 2013 school year are as follows: • All KINDERGARTEN students will be required to have 2 doses of varicella vaccine, given on or after the first birthday and separated by 3 months, or a history of chickenpox disease documented by a physician.

• All KINDERGARTEN students will be required to have one of the required doses of polio vaccine given

Noons and Angelus Honored by Arts Council of Southwestern Ind. over 60 volunteer musicians who present three concerts annually in New Harmony, Mt. Vernon, and Evansville.

The talents of the Noon’s extend to several small ensembles, the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon, and the New Harmony singers. Nominated proudly by the Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus, Dennis and Nancy Noon possess complete and unwavering devotion to the music world in Posey County.”

Angelus, the sacred vocal music ensemble from the Mt. Vernon Senior High School Fine Arts Academy was honored with a special award as “Arts Ensemble of the Year”. Schriber noted that, “Angelus is composed of six young women from Mt. Vernon Senior High School and has been in existence since 2008. In addition to demonstrating a high standard of singing by its members, performances represent some of the finest and most sophisticated rep-

ertoire for female voices -- a repertoire that, dedicated to the performance of sacred music from varied religious traditions and historical periods, includes Medieval Chant and Polyphony, the American Sacred Harp Tradition and contemporary Irish works.

The group has worked in collaborative sessions with professionals, has recorded cds, one of which has been heard on NPR’s Celtic Connections, and has performed extensively throughout the country.

We have been blessed to have the young ladies here in an annual Brown Bag performance. Dennis Malfatti, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Evansville, writes: “It is obvious from the conviction and heartfelt expression of their performances that the members of Angelus understand the beauty of the music they perform.”

The awards ceremony will be held on Sept. 6 at

Casino Aztar. Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winneke will present twelve awards encompassing visual and performing artists, institutions, businesses and educators from Gibson, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.

Vernon. This excellent introduction into Astronomy is suitable for all ages.

“This is going to be a great educational experience for kids as well as for adults,” Bookmobile Librarian Christa Duke predicts.

Space is limited so tickets will be required for admittance. You may pick up

your free tickets beginning July 5 at the library. With your choice of two shows: the first at 5:30 p.m. and the second at 6:45 p.m.

Due to the size of the Sky Dome, the location for this event will be in the gym at St. Matthew School on 401 Mulberry Street in Mount Vernon, Indiana.

Children’s watercolor workshop July 11, 12 There are still a few openings in the Children’s Watercolor Workshop offered by the Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery for ages 9 through 13. Artist Robert Pote will teach a two day watercolor class on July 11 and 12. The morning session is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and the af-

ternoon session from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Each class is limited to 12 participants and they must choose a morning or afternoon session.

Hoosier Salon children’s programs are offered free to all children and all supplies are furnished. Funding for the

ville songwriters will be playing their hits and telling the stories behind them, at the Third Annual Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival featuring Henderson native and award winning songwriter, Kerry Kurt Phillips and friends. (See attached Performer Profiles).

Tickets went on sale

Monday, July 9, at 10 a.m., through the Henderson Fine Arts Center box office at 800-291-3402 or through the ticket link on www.SandyLeeSongfest.com. All Access Passes, Party Passes or individual select events may be bought through the box office or at the door of venues as space allows.

program is made possible by a grant from the Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation and from civic groups such as Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc and the Tercera Club of Poseyville. For more information or to enroll a child, call the gallery director, Maggie Rapp, at (812) 459-9851.

on or after the fourth birthday, and at least 6 months after the previous dose.

• All 6th — 12th grade students will be required to have 2 doses of varicella vaccine, given on or after the first birthday, and separated by age-appropriate intervals as defined by the CDC, or a history of chickenpox disease documented

by the parent/guardian.

• All 6th — 12th grade students will be required to have 1 dose of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) given on or after the l0t birthday.

• All 6th — 12th grade students will be required to have 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4).

Children’s Clothing Bank to open July 21 The Back to School; Opening of “The Clothes Hanger”, a children’s clothing bank at Old Union Christian Church, is set for Saturday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to noon in the church basement.

The store provides free clothing, new and gently used children’s sizes newborn through 18, for area families needing assistance.

All gently used items are in

excellent condition. Unfilled backpacks are available as well as jackets and shoes in limited sizes.

Old Union Christian Church is located approximately 2.5 miles north of Poseyville on Highway 165.

For more information call (812) 963-6266 or (812) 454-1797.

Come enjoy a cup of coffee and check-out the large selection.

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Inflatable planetarium coming to MV Although the nights are shortest at this time of year, an inflatable sky dome planetarium can always offer spectacular skywatching events.

Join us for the greatest performance in the universe on July 18 as the Alexandrian Public Library presents the night sky over Mount

Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., the Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery displays the works of Indiana artists. For more information, contact Gallery Director Maggie Rapp at 812-459-9851 or maggierapp@sbcglobal.net.

PC Immunization Clinic July 11, August 1 and August 15

The Posey County Health Department will hold an immunization clinic Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the Coliseum in Mt. Vernon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. An appointment is not needed for this clinic.

Immunization clinics will be held on August 1, 2012 at St. Francis Catholic School The Revs. Griffin, Layne book signing slated Cafeteria in Poseyville from Griffin and Layne, residents of Norris City, Ill., will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and August available to sign copies of their book, Baptism: Truths and 15, 2012 at the Coliseum in Misinformation. At Norris City Library, 603 South Division Mt. Vernon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are not Street, Norris City, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 14.

On Wednesday, June 27, the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana named their winners of the Arts Awards for 2012.

Honored as the Posey County Arts Award winners were Dennis and Nancy Noon for their commitment to the arts in Posey County, notably for their creation of the Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus. Awards committee chairman Jack Schriber noted, “After Dennis and Nancy Noon retired from teaching in another community, they decided to return to their home town of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, and replant their roots working non-stop to share their love of music.

Although both are talented performers, their passion and calling has been to bring music into the lives of others by inspiring them to play, sing, and perform. Founded in 2006 with a few woodwind instrumentalists, their Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus has grown to include

Cathy Hillegas and Jerry Smith. John and Marilyn Israel are the exhibit sponsors, and Charles and Sally Huck are reception sponsors. The exhibit will be on display through August 15.

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4-H Food Auction at the Posey County 4-H Fair Please plan to attend the 2012 Posey County 4-H Fair and support this year’s 4-H Food Auction.

Our selection of goodies will be better than ever, and everyone, from individuals to businesses and community organizations, is welcome to bid. The 4-H Food Auction will be held Monday, July 9, 2012.

The auction will start at 6 p.m. in the air-conditioned

Posey County Community Center on the Posey County 4-H Fairgrounds. All proceeds go to support the educational activities of the Posey County 4-H Youth Development program.

Please attend this year’s Posey County 4-H Fair and support this worthwhile event. For more information, call the Purdue Extension-Posey County Office at 812-838-1331.

Republican Congressman Larry Bucshon (center) visits New Harmonie Healthcare Friday afternoon to discuss nursing home needs in the area. Seen with Larry is, (from left to right) Zachary Waters, Kathy Beste, Debbie Morgan and Beth Whitmore. Photo by Zach Straw

Derrick Wells receives Edward Jones Award Derrick T Wells of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Mt Vernon, IN recently won the firm's Frank Finnegan Award for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships.

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-

plus financial advisors work directly with more than 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-andhold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, faceto-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

In January 2012, for the 13th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by

FORTUNE Magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 5 overall and No. 3 in Large Size Companies. These 13 FORTUNE rankings include top 10 finishes for nine years, consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones.

Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones. com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

Farm safety at the Posey County Fair Stop by the Farm Safety 4 Just Kids booth at the Posey County Fair in New Harmony. On Thursday, July 12 at 5 pm., Lauren Hardin, Cargill outreach coordinator, will discuss farm safety and demonstrate various hazards on the farm.

Over a five year span, almost 700 youth were killed on farms and ranches in the United States, according to the 2004 Journal of Safety Research.

“Farming and agriculture is

one of the few jobs where the family lives on the work site,” said Hardin. “So there are tractors, livestock, and other dangers around all the time, even if the kids aren’t working.”

Hardin, Cargill outreach coordinator in Indiana, partners with Farm Safety 4 Just Kids to offer safety education for youth.

“Cargill and Farm Safety 4 Just Kids are working together to promote safety on the farm and help protect our

future,” said Fred Oelschlaeger, Farm Service Group leader with Cargill AgHorizons. “It is an important part of Cargill’s efforts nourish people and communities where we live and work.”

Farm Safety 4 Just Kids was founded 25 years ago

by Marilyn Adams after the death of her son in a gravity flow grain wagon accident.

The organization promotes a safe farm environment to prevent injuries and death by educating our youth.

Posey students elected to FFA offices

The Indiana FFA Association announced the election of the District X Officer Team for the 2012-2013 year at the 83rd Annual Indiana FFA State Convention held June 18-20 at Purdue University. The District X Officers, representing twenty schools in the ten southwestern Indiana counties are: President – Andrea Seifert, Mount Vernon Vice President – Kayla Hoenert, North Posey Secretary – Kailee Taylor, Heritage Hills Treasurer – Maddi Butler, South Knox Reporter – Luke Schnur,

Heritage Hills Sentinel – Mat Seifert, Mount Vernon (also elected State Chorus Reporter) Advisor – Mr. David Reese, Mount Vernon The District Officer Program promotes student leadership, teamwork development, and service to fellow members. District FFA Officers are elected by their peers, and delegates representing each chapter within their district. Officers serve for one year, serve on the state executive committee (district president only), and will develop and enhance their communication, critical

Amazing Grace, from Page 1A Schmitt faced the death penalty, but the jury felt the murder of Charlie Simpson wasn’t pre-meditated, and they believed testimony by drug experts that Schmitt wasn’t fully aware of the crime he was committing because he was so high on drugs. According to records, at the time of the crime, he was high on LSD, methamphetamine, and cocaine.

The case was originally tried in Vigo County after being venued from Vanderburgh County, where it was filed as a death penalty case.

But Simpson’s widow, Ina Kay, has been one of the biggest proponents of Schmitt’s incredibly early release.

“He’s a changed man,” Schmitt said in a Sunday evening interview. “He has become my brother in Christ.”

Ina has been actively involved in the hearings since Schmitt was incarcerated in 1998.

“It was his Aunt Maggie (Rapp) who has kept me in contact since the very beginning,” Simpson explained.

Ironically, the two women had met in a Bible study. For seven years the two women had been sharing rides to a Bible study and love of Scripture together.

According to an excerpt from The Message, the Evansville Diocese newspaper, when Maggie received the devastating news of her nephew’s arrest and found out the incident involved Ina’s husband, it added even more grief to the situation. Maggie immediately went to Ina to offer comfort and support. Ina not only accepted it but embraced it.

Ina began writing to Erick to offer support to turn his life around, to educate himself and prevent another young person from this path of destruction with drugs and violence.

“Christ bore the sins of the world for all of us, even before we were born,” Ina Simpson said on Sunday. “Since he went through all

and analytical thinking and decision-making, presentation, and teamwork skills.

Through leadership development programs like Indiana’s twelve District Officer Teams, the Indiana FFA is encouraging students to maximize their development and potential to contribute to the agricultural industry and to our local to global communities.

FFA is a national organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of over 540,379 high school students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

of that for us, how could I not forgive him?”

But Charlie was the love of her life.

“People always just loved Charlie,” Simpson said of her late husband. “The young girls around Cynthiana, when Charlie would drive through town in his Torino, they would run out and ask him if he was going to the movies in Princeton if it was on a Saturday.

He would have a carload of those girls and they would be pitching their quarters into the console to help pay for gas. Yes, everybody loved Charlie.”

After the pair met when Ina was 27, they found out that their mothers had gone to school together. She shared that the two families had gotten together for farm dinners and wheat threshings in the past.

But Simpson speaks with similar excitement when she talks about Erick Schmitt.

Schmitt holds a similarly dear place in her heart after convincing her, his family (particularly his father), and prison officials that he, indeed, has changed.

Ina says she simply has not allowed herself to harbor bitterness over the years. It would eat away at her and make her miserable.

And once she realized Schmitt had accepted Christ, she encouraged him to forgive himself, just as Christ had forgiven him when he repented and accepted Christ as his Savior.

Simpson said at one of the hearings, prison officials had asked her if she ever felt “hatred” toward Schmitt.

“I turned around and looked them right in the face and said, ‘my goodness no’,” she recalls.

As a matter of fact, she says she can remember during the showing of Charlie Simpson, she stood near her husband’s coffin and asked for prayer for the young people who had committed the crimes and their families.

During his time at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility at Carlisle, Ind., Schmitt

MV FFA attends Leadership Conference Members of the Mount Vernon FFA Chapter recently attended the National FFA Organization’s 2012 Washington Leadership Conference on June 26-30, 2012.

The annual conference focuses on leadership development, personal growth and community service. More than 2,200 students – up to 340 a week – from throughout the U.S. who are FFA members will attend one of the conference’s seven weeklong sessions in June and July.

“Students come to the Washington Leadership Conference wanting to make a difference. They leave knowing they can – and will,” said Dwight Armstrong, CEO of the National FFA Organization. “I believe students are generally aware of global problems like hunger and poverty but many are sheltered and disconnected from what’s happening in the world. During their time in Washington, FFA members experience real-world problems and take critical steps toward personal growth and developing leadership skills they’ll need to make a difference in people’s lives, starting in their own communities.”

Created in 1969 and held annually in Washington, D.C., the conference helps

students develop leadership skills, identify personal strengths, develop awareness of societal differences and human needs and strategize how they can help others through community service.

Throughout the week, each student develops a community-service initiative for their local community, with the intention of students returning home and implementing their plans.

The 2012 National FFA Organization's Washington Leadership Conference is sponsored through the National FFA Foundation by Timberland PRO, Monsanto, CSX, TransCanada, Crop Production Services, Farm Credit and CHS. “For 10 consecutive years, Timberland PRO is honored to sponsor the 2012 Washington Leadership Conference.

We have worked closely with FFA to transfer our model of service to an organization whose focus is on living to serve,” said James O’Connor, vice president of Timberland PRO. “We look forward to participating with FFA members in various civic engagement activities in and around the D.C. area that will be focused on leadership and service learning.”

The conclusion of each weekly session of the Wash-

ington Leadership Conference is a Day of Service, where students work together on a real, hands-on community-service project. Last year, through each week’s Day of Service, students contributed a total of $85,283 worth of volunteer labor to the greater Washington, D.C. Students packed, sorted and distributed more than 29.5 tons of produce and shipped more than 100,000 meals overseas.

This year, students will volunteer more than 9,500 hours to pack and ship thousands of meals to Nicaragua to help the third-world country battle hunger.

“Monsanto's support of the Washington Leadership Conference reflects our sole focus on agriculture and commitment to American farm families,” said John Raines, lead of customer advocacy at Monsanto. “Monsanto has a long tradition of supporting agriculture youth through scholarships, education and leadership development programs. We are enthused to support FFA members dedicated to developing the leadership skills they'll need to achieve success and personal fulfillment.”

For more, visit www.

FFA.org/WLC. Follow the conference on Twitter at #WLC2012.

Amazing Grace, from Page 1A subject to Congressional oversight. The same Act authorized bonds to purchase, with transfer to Indiana, Illinois or a joint commission when the bonds were paid off.

Yet, the Act contemplated, rather than required, transfer of the bridge and the dissolution of the White County Bridge Commission when the bonds were paid off. So the White County Bridge Commission remains the owner in control of the bridge.

Since the turn of the century, engineering inspection reports have pointed out the deterioration of the bridge. For example, during the summer of 2001, INDOT commissioned an engineering inspection report that expressed the following opinion: “the bridge is near the end of its useful life, unless significant repairs are made . . .” The report suggests an estimated cost of $15-20 million to sustain and replace the bridge for

10 years.

On September 25, 2007, the bridge was closed due to structural concerns and reopened on April 30, 2008, after the White County Bridge Commission made repairs.

The engineering inspection released this year in late April declared the bridge unsafe for travel and prompted the White County Bridge Commission to close the bridge on May 29.

Near the end of the hour-and-a-half discussion on Saturday, INDOT representative Rusty Fowler commented that the next step is for the public to ask, “Is the bridge important?” If so, he stressed, local options for funding should be pursued. He said that, with a bridge downstream and upstream of New Harmony, it doesn’t make sense for the state to own the New Harmony Bridge.

completed every educational program available to him, as well as drug programs, and maintained a clean conduct record. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in human services, and had earned maximum credit time permitted by the Department of Correction’s classification program.

“His mother, Suzy, told me that Erick was reading the Bible like everything and was praying,” Simpson said gleefully. “Six of the priests or ministers had chosen him to preside over the Bible studies in a case they couldn’t be there. He plans to go on to school for four more years and get his Deacon’s degree. He needs to be out telling his story. The world needs him.”

The forgiveness and support Ina offered Erick gave him hope to make the necessary changes in his life, with education and faith being the primary focus. Her unconditional love provided him the opportunity for a second chance at life. He has apparently accepted it with an equal passion for a trusting God. It was during their first face-to-face meeting that Simpson told Schmitt that he could help change the world.

“There are so many kids out there that are using drugs and things and I believe God wants to use Erick to talk to these kids and tell them about what he has been through,” Simpson said. “Even the officials at the prison have said that the place is not as hardened because of the message of hope that Erick’s faith has brought to them.”

Simpson recalls her first face-to-face visit with Schmitt vividly.

“God was with us giving me what I needed to say to Erick. I wanted him to someday teach children about the evil of drugs. His eye to eye sincere contact brightened up when I told him that he was needed to share that message,” she said. “He looked at me as if he had suddenly found the answer and said,

‘so that’s what God has planned for my life’.”

Ina is a member of the Fair Haven Christ Fellowship Church in Cynthiana.

Ina said that her dear friends the Schmitts, stopped by her house on Sunday to bring a birthday card. She said she is always glad to see them.

He will be placed on home detention with electronic monitoring through the Posey County Community Corrections program for the balance of his sentence, which has a prison release date in September 2016. He must also serve 10 years on probation and submit to drug screens.

Another teen convicted in the shooting and robbery, Ryan Specht, has a prison release date in June 2017. The third defendant, Michelle Evans, was released from prison in June 2009. Schmitt was 19 at the time of the shooting.

In an interview with Stefanie Silvey, and Evansville news investigative reporter, the Schmitts said they knew their son had problems with drugs. They went to counseling and parenting classes, and they even sent Erick to military school in Canada. Then when all else failed, they kicked him out.

But the Schmitt’s never imagined their son would kill someone. Looking back, the Schmitt’s say the warning signs were there, but by the time they realized it, it was too late.

“Parents be aware, even at a young age, don’t be as naive as we were,” Suzy said.

“You hate to say phone calls and notes but kids write a lot of things down and you hate to be a snoop, but then again you don’t want to fail your child and that’s part of why Erick is in there is because somewhere along the line I failed.”

Simpson indicated that she would be supportive of Schmitt’s efforts to speak where ever he gets an opportunity.

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YOUR LIFE

BY THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

KEEGAN HAYES AND DAVID WHEELER (IN CENTER) AT THEIR ALMOND TREE GRADUATION

LIFE INSIDE o many things in life are easily explained...they are simply a matter of choice.

As one author puts it, “No one else can ever make your choices for you. Your choices are yours alone. They are as much a part of you as every breath you will take, every moment of your life.”

It is your programming that has created your choices in the past. It is the choices you make today that are creating the programs of your future. No one knows this any better than those who are currently serving time in the Posey County Jail.

Sheriff Greg Oeth and Prosecutor Travis Clowers, while not withholding the consequences of past poor choices made by the residents of that facility, are hoping that those who have made poor choices take advantage of the opportunity given them by society to learn to make better choices in the future.

A Community Corrections program is in place in Posey County and some poor choices have led to the opportunity to prove, outside of a jail cell, that one is capable of making better decisions. However, the law mandates certain sentences for certain crimes, necessitating a facility such as the Posey County Jail.

And while some may look down upon the inmates in the correctional facilities, many of us realize that but for the Grace of God and some good last-minute choices, we may well be the ones serving time.

“It is important to realize that these people are just like you and I,” Sheriff Greg Oeth explained. “The only difference is that when the time came for the right choice, they made the wrong one.

They got caught and it is our job to help them to learn why they are in this facility and what they can do to avoid coming back” Oeth and Clowers agree that “repeat residents” are frustrating. These are people who have suffered the consequences of poor choices but did not learn from their mistakes.

Learning what to choose, and how to choose, may be the most important education you will ever receive, according to one source.

To help better equip inmates for making those choices in the future, a variety of programs have been implemented at the Posey County Jail. One of the programs recently culminated in the graduation of a pair of inmates from the Almond Tree program.

Mount Vernon General Baptist Church assistant pastor Corey Rash headed up the most recent class that began with 10 inmates and finished with the graduation of only two. But in most cases, those who left the program did so because they had either finished their time there or had been moved to a different facility.

“This is a 14-week program and it is based on Biblical substance abuse counseling,” Rash said during the ceremony.

“A lot of secular people will say is that substance abuse is a disease. We don’t really believe that. We believe what the Bible says. The Bible says it is a sin problem. While there may be such a thing as an addictive personality, the results of the action and choices you make that cause you to do things you wouldn’t have done are the result of a sin problem.”

“This is one of the programs that we offer in the jail that is recognized by the Department of Corrections as programs they want in holding facilities where Indiana State prisoners are housed,” Oeth said.

“Without doing these kinds of things, the Department of Corrections would evaluate us and make a decision as to whether or not we would be able to hold state prisoners. But just because we offer them doesn’t mean the inmates have to take

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them. It is purely on a voluntary basis.”

Oeth has other programs in place, as well, to help inmates make better choices once they leave his facility. Recently, former Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation Director John Tate sent a letter to the sheriff thanking him for allowing some of his men to give back to the community by painting the fences on the baseball fields, helping with the cleaning of Brittlebank Pool, as well as several other activities that normally would fit under the heading of “community service projects.”

For example, despite the extreme heat and the drought this summer, inmates have a thriving garden behind the jail to help provide food for the facility and give those who help tend it a source of pride and self-worth, something that lacks in the lives of some of the inmates.

In the past year or so, a traveling library program has been established at the jail with Evansville native Gail Lee heading up the program. Good clean books (preferably soft-cover books) are still being accepted for this program and may be left at the Posey County News office at 641 Third Street in New Harmony.

During a November 2011 interview, Lee indicated that many of the inmates are thirsting for not only something to fill the time but they are also thirsting for the knowledge they can get from the books that she and the community provide to the facility. She is grateful for the opportunity that Oeth has given her to expand the program into Posey County. Since that November interview, that program has continued to expand and now includes several southern Indiana counties.

“We have recently invested in some new library carts for that program,” Oeth said. “And we are still getting some contributions from the community.”

But Oeth emphasizes that the jail is currently housing 61 inmates in a 62-bed facility so anything that can be done to constructively effect the lives of those in the facility is appreciated.

“We’re constantly facing those types of challenges and I just returned from training on what we can and can’t do to help circumvent population problems not only in our facility but across the state,” Oeth said. “We have dodged a bullet, so to speak, in that we have been able to put up some cots in the cells to accommodate the extra folks. But if they mandate that we can’t do that, we are going to be faced with is moving people from this facility to surrounding facilities who are having the same problem we are having here. If we have to move people from here, we would probably have to move them to Gibson County. But that means we pay Gibson County to house our folks and we don’t want to do that. It also means that when those individuals have court appearances or meet with their attorneys, we have to go up and get them and then take them back. That throws in extra staffing and creates a myriad of other concerns.”

Ultimately, Oeth would like to see more people making better decisions, especially in the Posey County area, where jail overpopulation is not a problem. But he knows all to well that change means making good choices. After all, “It is only when you exercise your right to choose that you can also exercise your right to change.”

At the end of the day, just remember the following.

There may be a thousand little choices in a day, and all of them count. The end result of your life here on earth will always be the sum total of the choices you made while you were here. It is the big choices we make that set our direction. It is the smallest choices we make that get us to the destination.

STORY AND GAIL LEE PHOTO AT ABOVE-RIGHT BY DAVE PEARCE DESIGN & OTHER PHOTOS BY ZACH STRAW

A MATTER OF CHOICE

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Viking connection keeps Princeton rolling, Owen Dunn is victim

Owen Dunn’s Jevin Redman makes the play at short during a recent win for the Mount Vernon team. Photo

by Dave Pearce

By Steve Joos A close win and a pair of losses at the hands of better teams.

The Mount Vernon American Legion baseball team had just one of those weeks.

After beating Fairfield 9-7 in the first game of the week, Mount Vernon ran into some rough sledding against two of the area’s better Legion squads, falling 7-2 at Princeton Thursday night after dropping a 12-2 decision in eight innings under the 10-run rule to visiting Newburgh Tuesday.

Princeton Post 25’s “North Posey Connection” played a key role as the Gibson County squad won its 18th game of the

season Thursday night.

The Owen Dunn Post Five squad didn’t so much run into a better team when Kamperman Post 44 invaded Mount Vernon Tuesday; the other team just played well, Coach Dan McNamara explained.

“I don’t think they’re (Newburgh) a better team,” McNamara said. “They played better, that’s for sure. We were right in the game at 5-2 and gave them a couple of runs. A passed ball here, a bad throw there, we let a ground ball get through.

It seems like to me that we got down after that.”

Mount Vernon hit Newburgh’s starter early in the game, but they struggled when Kamperman started going to the bullpen.

Despite getting slapped for four runs in the top of the fourth inning, McNamara thought that his team was still in the game and they showed it by scoring single runs in the fifth and sixth frames, but Newburgh came back in the seventh and eighth to end the contest under the 10-run rule with four runs in the seventh and another three in the eighth.

“I don’t understand that,” McNamara said. “I was kind of disappointed in our team after that. We didn’t swing the bat; we weren’t aggressive. Their pitchers were responsible for some of that, but we didn’t swing the bats well.”

Post Five had trouble with Newburgh’s starter, but they were able to get to him for a few hits early in the game. But every time Mount Vernon seemed to get something going, Newburgh changed pitchers.

As for Mount Vernon, its pitchers weren’t always getting the calls they felt that they should have, McNamara explained.

“We had a couple borderline pitches that our pitchers thought were strikes,” the coach said. “That gave them an extra swing and they drive the ball, or give them an extra swing and they loop one in. It makes for a long inning when you keep running the ball in and they’re getting extra outs.”

Ross Canada pitched a good game despite the struggles, McNamara added.

At Princeton, Hank Dausmann was sailing along until North Posey’s Colton Martin led off the bottom of the fifth inning with a shot that cleared the 350-sign in left center at Gil Hodges Field.

Ryan Lasley doubled to center and scored on a wild pitch after another Viking, Jared Meliff, grounded out, sending him to third.

Former Viking Nick Scheller contributed to the Princeton effort three different ways. On the mound he fanned four batters after Drake McNamara belted a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning for Mount Vernon’s second run of the night, nailing down the win.

At third base, he gunned down Trevor Veeck and Bryce Newman with a pair of backhanded stops and tough throws,

Owen Dunn’s Logan Brown gets a lead off of second base following a double. Photo by Dave Pearce one while sprawling to his right and another with the Indiana University freshman on his knees.

Then at the plate, Scheller collected three hits, including a double, triple and two-run singles that highlighted Princeton’s four-run seventh inning, which broke the game open at 7-1.

In addition to McNamara, J.T. Silvers had two hits for Owen Dunn Post Five.

Tuesday’s loss snapped a three-game winning streak which included the win at Fairfield.

McNamara said that Mount Vernon didn’t play its best against Fairfield, but Owen Dunn had more hitting and took a six-run lead before the team once again became lackadaisical at the plate, allowing the Illinoisans to get back into the game.

Trevor Veeck started the game for Post Five and had enough to pull out the contest.

There was a 90-minute delay due to heavy lightning in the area at Fairfield.

‘Fantastic trip’ enjoyed as Mount Vernon swimmers train and visit

By Steve Joos “What a fantastic trip.”

That’s how the Mount Vernon swim coaches described the team’s recent training and college visitation trip.

Twenty-three swimmers and six chaperones traveled to southern states and toured 11 college campuses during their week-long trip which stretched from Mount Vernon through Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee.

Coach Larry Zoller called the tour “flawless and beneficial.”

The Wet Cats were joined by members of the Southeastern Swim Club from Fishers, as a total of 86 swimmers traveled 2,386 miles to work out and find out about the educational and athletic opportunities available at each stop.

The trip started in Bowling Green, Ky., at Western Kentucky University, the home of 2012 Olympian (100-butterfly) Claire Donohue. At WKU, the group had a two-hour practice in the Hilltoppers’ home pool at the Russell Sims Aquatic Complex and met with coach Bruce Marchionda before taking a walking tour of the campus.

From there, it was off to Alabama and Birmingham Southern College, one of the nation’s top-ranked liberal arts colleges and the destination of Mount Vernon academic All-American Emily Harris.

The group was met by Gen. Charles Krulak (a former Marine Corps commandant and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) and former University of Evansville swim coach Toby Wilcox. Now the head coach at Birmingham Southern, Wilcox and members of the school’s admissions department took the group on a walking tour of the campus.

The second day started with a two-hour workout in the new Birmingham Complex 50-meter pool, a few blocks from the BSC campus. After that, it was off to Tuscaloosa and University of Alabama, where the group toured the admissions department, but was unable to meet with new Crimson Tide swim coach Dennis Pursley, who had yet to move to the area.

A trip to Auburn was next, with an official admissions tour followed by a walking tour of the campus and downtown Auburn conducted by SSC chaperone and Auburn alumnus Carl McMillan.

The third day started with a workout in Darton College’s

St. Philips to host Hunter Education Course St. Plilips Conservation Club will be hosting a Hunter Education Course at the Conservation drive, one-half mile east of St. Philips road and Upper Mount Vernon road. The course will be held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from July 24 through August 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendance at all four nights is mandatory.

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10-lane pool and a meeting with coaches Will Breehl and Molly Gilbert, who discussed the program at the Albany, Georgia, school.

The swimmers then traveled to Florida State University for an admissions department tour before splitting into groups, with boys going to the University of Florida at Gainesville and the girls heading off to North Florida in Jacksonville, which only has a girls’ team.

At Florida, the boys met 2012 USA Olympic swim coach Greg Troy and assistant Steve Jungbluth, who conducted a tour of the campus and the Steven O’Connell Athletic Complex, which contains a basketball complex and a group of 50-meter pools.

Jungbluth conducted the tour while Troy was giving a workout to Ryan Locke and 19 other Gator swim club members who were training for the trip to London.

Mandy Crowe, a school record holder in the breaststroke at Mount Vernon, swam for the Gators from 1996-2000, registering the third fastest women’s breaststroke time in school history.

The group practiced in an Olympic pool on the sixth day of the trip, along with some whitewater rafting on Oconee River’s 1996 Olympic kayak course in Ducktown, Tenn.

That followed a tour of the Georgia Tech University campus in Atlanta and a meeting with Yellowjackets coach Marty Hamburger about the school’s athletic and academic oppor-

Harmonie State Park Lifeguard classes Register today for American Red Cross Life Guarding Training at Harmonie State Park. Learn lifesaving skills to help keep people safe in, on and around the water. Classes will be held July 19-28. Call the park office 682-4821 to get more information and/or to register for the class.

Swim Lessons: To enroll in summer lessons, please call the park office 682-4821. A limited number of children will be enrolled.

Lesson fees must be paid at the park office only between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 7 days per week.

Session II will take place from July 8 through the 19 Monday and Tuesday from 10 to 10:50 a.m. There will be three levels beginner, intermediate and advanced.

The cost will be $20 per child. (Gate fee does apply).

Miles for MV Athletics fundraiser coming soon Miles for MV Athletics is a fundraiser for Mount Vernon Junior High and Senior High School athletic programs that will be held at 7:15a.m. on July 21, 2012. It is a 2-mile and 4-mile race that will start and end at the Mount Vernon High School track. Expressway Auto Mall is sponsoring the event and will donate $10 for each single person that signs up to participate. To register for the event, please visit the website at www.milesformv.com or go on the Mount Vernon High School athletic website.

Registration is $10 for students, $15 for adults, and $30 for families of three or more. Pre-register by July 9th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Otherwise, you can register all the way up until the morning of the race, but t-shirts may be limited. Refreshments will be provided during and after the race.

Please indicate if you are interested in volunteering to help the morning of the race. Please come out and support all of the Mount Vernon athletic programs.

Mount Vernon Relay for Life Golf Scramble will be held Friday, July 13 at the Western Hills County Club in Mount Vernon. Reservations will be accepted until 12 p.m., Friday July 6.

Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the Shotgun will start at noon. The cost for a single is $60, for a foursome, $240 and a hole sponser is $100.

Don’t miss this opportunity for a great day of golf. For reservations or questions, please contact Tiffani Weatherford at 812.204.8968 or via email at mvrelayforlife@yahoo.com

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The group also worked out at North Florida University, Emory University and the College of the South in Swansee, Tenn. At Emory, the swimmers met with coach John Howell about academics and athletics, while SSC graduates of Emory and the College of the South conducted campus tours.

The group also met with Florida State High School swim coach Rob Ramirez after their “dress-up” dinner in Jacksonville. Ramirez swam for coach Zoller in 1975 and as it turned out, was a high school classmate of one of the chaperones.

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North Posey girls softball team, individuals honored during banquet North Posey High School held its ‘Lady Viking Softball’ banquet at the Poseyville Community Center on June 28. After the meal coaches talked about the season and the girls before the awards were handed out.

Varsity Award Winners; Seniors – Ally Elpers, Deana Lindauer, Megan Redman, Morgan Stierley and Jordan Wassmer. Juniors – Megan Baehl, Amy Brandenstein, Courtney Crowder, Kayla Hoenert, Taylor Patton and Anna Will. Sophomores – Hayley Harness and Ashley Schorr. Freshmen – Hailee Elderkin, Madi Elpers and Erika Lewis.

Reserve Award Winners; Freshmen – Madison Feldhake, Sydney Feldhake, Allyssa Elpers, Jessica Gries, Kari Hoenert and Taylor Franklin.

Varsity Trophy Winners; Silver Slugger Award – Megan Redman Most Improved Award – Courtney Crowder Golden Glove Award – Megan Redman Leader Award – Megan Redman Reserve Trophy Winners;

JV Silver Slugger Award – Kayla Hoenert JV Most Improved Award – Sydney Feldhake Megan Redman also was presented with her “First Team All-Conference” award. She also was presented her “life time pass and school blanket” for earning 10 Varsity letters in her four years at North Posey High School.

After the award ceremony everyone watched a video of various players which was produced by Senior Jordan Wassmer and family. After the video Coach Gary Gentil thanked all the parents, players and coaches for all the help in making the banquet a success along with what everyone did to help out this season. He also thanked the seniors for all their hard work these past four years and wished them well in their future.

“We lose five terrific ladies to graduation who have made great marks in our history of Lady Viking softball,” Gentil said. “I feel Trophy winners at the North Posey High School gi9rls’ softball banquet are Courtthat they have led our underclassmen soundly and now it is the underclassmen’s job to ney Crowder, Most Improved Award; Megan Redman, Golden Glove Award, Silver continue the tradition and make their mark. Slugger Award, and Leader Award; Reserve Silver Slugger Award, Kayla Hoenert; and reserve Most Improved was Sydney Feldhake.

We are excited about the possibilities.”

Lady Vikings take Rural Tourney championship the hard way plained. “When (the Stringtown pitcher) put something down the middle, they just took it for a ride. The aggressive baseruning just helped tremendously. The other team’s defense became flustered and didn’t get the ball in as quickly, so we took the extra base.”

Ally Brandenstein collected three hits, while Kristen Schorr tripled and Wildeman singled. Gamblin also collected a pair of blows to back up Ogg. Schorr was impressed with this year’s team and is looking forward to watching them play in high school.

The news wasn’t as good for St. Wendel, which went

0-2 in the tournament, dropping the opener to South Spencer 7-2, and then falling in the consolation round to Lynnville 8-2.

The Rural Girls’ league held a number of other tourneys recently, with mixed success for the Posey County teams.

In the ERGL’s U-8 “C” tournament at St. Phillip, the hosts won their championship, while Poseyville and Mount Vernon each went 0-2. St. Wendel was 0-2 in Competitive U-12 action at Newburgh; while Poseyville was 1-2 in the U-14 instructional “A” tourney at Oakland City.

North Posey boys’ tennis team to begin practice Any high school boys interested in playing for the North Posey tennis team should come to the first practice on Tuesday, July 30, at the high school courts.

The practice will run from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail or call head coach Brandon Barrett at northposeytennis@gmail.com/812-250-6676.

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Members of the championship team are Blake Gamblin, Kendra Schorr, RhiAnn Baily, Hannah Ogg, and Ally Graff. In back are Jenny Scheller, Brooklynn Hamman, Ally Brandenstein, Kayla Sanford, Kristin Schorr, and Gwen Wilderman. Photo by Dave Pearce

By Steve Joos “We had many chances,” chances, but the great risks They had to battle back she said. “We threatened in didn’t produce the great reto do it, but the North Posey just about every inning, but wards.

U-14 girls’ softball team at the same time, we put “We had runners on in evpulled out the championship out some high risk offen- ery inning,” Schorr said. “A of its Evansville Rural Girls’ sive plays. We were trying lot of good hitting, a lot of League competitive tourna- the suicide bunt; we were girls on base, those high risk ment. in many a situation that just plays just didn’t pan out.”

North Posey avenged backfired on us, so with that The bats were back in the an earlier loss by dropping high risk sometimes comes third game, as North Posey South Spencer twice, 11-3 loss and sometimes comes banged out 14 hits en route and 8-5, to claim the title at greatness.” to a 9-2 romp over Stringthe high school softball field.

On Tuesday, it was mostly town in another time-limit “We just hit the ball well loss. contest. from top to bottom,” coach But North Posey hung “We had timely hits strung Deb Schorr said. “Our de- in for six innings, as third together, a lot of solid defense came through and we baseman Kayla Sanford fense backing up our pitcher had great pitching.” and center fielder Gwen and Hannah (Ogg) shut them North Posey was dropped Wildeman turned in some down,” Schorr said. into the consolation bracket spectacular fielding plays to North Posey was getting

by South Spencer 2-1, as the key a string defensive effort some very strong plays in Rockport squad scored twice and the pitching of Hannah the outfield, and some highin the bottom of the seventh Ogg nearly made Sanford’s ly aggressive defensive play. inning after North Posey fourth inning triple and Confidence against a pitcher missed a number of opportu- Blake Gamblin’s RBI single the team had seen often (this nities and had some baserun- stand up. was North Posey’s fourth ing errors.

Unfortunately for the game against Stringtown) But that was all part of the U-14 squad, they left the also helped, Schorr added. strategy, according to Schorr. bases loaded and had other Hamblin swung a hot

stick from the left-handed end of the plate, while Sanford doubled. Ally Brandenstein singled, while Ogg helped herself with two blows, one of them a double.

Ally Graff had two hits and Wildeman had two hits.

For the second time during the tournament, North Posey closed up early, as the game was called with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The tourney started for North Posey with a 9-2 win over Stringtown in a game called after five innings due to the time limit.

“I love how they came out here and played hard from inning one,” Schorr said.

“All season long, we’ve had kind of a delay on their aggression, but after we calmed down a little bit and showed our discipline by getting to their pitcher.”

After the Central feeder team went up 1-0 in the top of the first inning, North Posey tied the game in the bottom of the inning and kept Stringtown at bay until erupting for six tallies in the bottom of the fourth to pen a 7-1 lead.

Stringtown scored again in the fifth, but North Posey closed out the scoring with two runs in the bottom of that inning.

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The St. Wendel All-Star team won the Poseyville Round-Robin Pinto U8 pitching machine tournament last night at the Poseyville fields. The team was undefeated beating Poseyville, Westside Wildcats, Haubstadt, and South Gibson. Pictured are, in front, Jake Will, Ryan Vanbibber, Jackson Graff, Adyn Collins, and Blake Zirkelbach.

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DNR to begin second round of input on fish, hunt, trap regulation on the “Got INput?” page.

There will also be two on-site open houses, one in southern Indiana and another in northern Indiana.

The first open house will be July 25 from 5-7 p.m. at the Spring Mill State Park Inn near Mitchell. The second open house will be July 30 from 5-7 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library in Plymouth.

Input on specific suggested regulations can also be mailed to: DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife Attn: Proposed Regulatory Changes 402 W. Washington St., Room

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LEGALS Court News Arrests June 21 Taylor Brooks—Wadesville—Failure to Register as a Sex Offender—PCS David Moore—Mount Vernon—Trespass—MVPD June 22 Donald Wright—Evansville—Warrant-Operating While Intoxicated—PCS Julie Payne—Evansville— Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine, Neglect of a Dependent, Dealing in Methamphetamine—PCS June 23 Larry Mosley—Mount Vernon—Warrant-Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender—PCS Eric Thomas—Mount Vernon—Domestic Battery in Front of Juvenile, Battery on a Juvenile, Strangulation— MVPD June 24 John Loehr—Mount Vernon—Criminal Confinement x 2, Intimidation, Domestic Battery, Strangulation—MVPD June 25 Eric Thomas—Mount Vernon—Petition to Revoke Community Corrections—ISP Cody Schmitt—Mount Vernon—Warrant-Battery—ISP Cody Schmitt—Mount Vernon—Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Schedule III—ISP Kyle Miller—Mount Vernon—Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Hand Gun without a Permit, Pointing a Firearm, Resisting Law Enforcement—MVPD June 27 a.m.y Axton—Mount Vernon—Warrant, Forgery, Burglary (Petition to Revoke) Vicki Hopper—Mount Vernon—Warrant, Theft x 2-MVPD Probate Jeanne Fisher John Smith Connie Hayden Edwin Jourdan Rhonda Carroll August Muller Joseph Ott Betty Barclay Ethel Bonds Circuit Court Civil Cavalry SPV I, Incorporated vs. John Lewis, Jr. Precision Recovery Analytic, Incorporated vs. Michael Anderson Asset Acceptance, LLC vs.

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Vincent Tipton Fred Sammet vs. Lucinda Heath Twin Lakes Mobile Home Park vs. Michael Baxter, Hollie Baxter Joe Reynolds vs. Carol Dunn Fitness World vs. Michelle Baxley Madisonville West Properties vs. Qiana Wery Village Apartments of Mount Vernon vs. Dorris Wells, Kenny Wells Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Shae Bolding Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Candy Crow Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Tracey Costello Hoosier Accounts Service

Legals 2012-085 Notice is hereby given that the City of Mount Vernon, Indiana has filed an application with the Energy and Environment Cabinet, Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water to renovate the raw water intake structure, including new intake lines and a renovated pumping station. Some construction will occur in the Ohio River. Any comments or objections concerning this application shall be directed to: Floodplain Management Section Division of Water, 200 Fair Oaks Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Phone: (502) 564-3410.

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F and S Plumbing, LLC, Leslie Foster vs. Kenneth Deeg, Rebecca Deeg, Posey County Treasurer Cenlar FSB vs. Sal-Leigh Jeffries JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Joshua Healy, Nicole Healy, John Doe, et al Fifth Third Mortgage Company vs. Tammie Craney Complaints June 17 6:18 p.m.--Medical--49 year-old male needing transported--John Ave, New Harmony June 18 7:21 p.m.--Threatening-Advised she feels intimidated--John Ave, New Harmony June 19 2:38 p.m.--Information-Sunday, caller witnessed male subject urinating out in the front yard. Caller was told that he was to call too because they are saying that it did not occur that way--John Ave, New Harmony 3:58 p.m.--Fight--Fighting with pipe--9th St, Mount Vernon 3:59 p.m.--Lockout--Silver Grand Prix lockout--CVS, Mount Vernon 4:35 p.m.--Lockout--Green KIA Sportage--IGA, Mount Vernon 6:39 p.m.--VIN Inspection-Flat bed trailer--Copperline Rd, Mount Vernon 11:53 p.m.--Disturbance-Heard loud noises and things thrown around. Some type of fight. Can hear screaming and hollering. Making lots of noise. Believes it is two brothers--Lamplight manor, Mount Vernon June 20 6:14 p.m.--Breaking and Entering--Happened yesterday or today. Kicked two doors down. Unsure what’s missing.

Does not wish to speak with officer. Called back and now wants an officer--N Stierly Road, Wadesville 9:12 p.m.--Alarm--Residence front door--Elk Trail Drive, Evansville 11:07 p.m.--Breaking and Entering--Subject is banging on door and trying to make entry into the residence. See’s shadow out by the shop--Copperline Road, Mount Vernon July 21 8:41 a.m.--Attempted Breaking and Entering--Caller stated that someone tried to break into his vehicle last night around 1:00 a.m.. Said he called in but there is no report about this. Subject did not

get anything but he thought it looked like (name). He also said he saw him last week on a red 4-wheeler and is sure it is probably stolen--Gum Street, Cynthiana 11:42 p.m.--Trespassing-Male subject came onto property and he is not supposed to be there. She talked to officer about this last evening. He told her to call if he comes back. She told the subject that she was going to call the police and then he left. She does not want an officer. Just would like it on file--Mackey Ferry Road, Mount Vernon 7:47 p.m.--Runaway Juvenile--12 year-old male has ran away--Country Homes Drive, Wadesville 9:01 p.m.--Fight--In alley, subject fighting, in progress-W. Ninth Street, Mount Vernon July 22 7:46 a.m.--Suspicious--Advised 90’s model Dodge truck, white in color, with camper.

White male driver keeps driving past residence and slowing down. Caller advised has not seen truck in area before. Also finds it odd vehicle has circled around twice. Does not need to speak to an officer, just request area checked--Wolfinger Road, Mount Vernon 1:22 p.m.--Agency Assist-Received a call that there is a meth lab--Broadway and County Line Road, Mount Vernon 4:42 p.m.--Extra Patrol-Patrol area, they have contractors in area--Maier Road, Mount Vernon 3:57 p.m.--Reckless--Semi with white trailer crossing center line and off shoulder--I 64, Griffin Marriage Applications Jonathan Duban, 25, Waterville, MN and Sara Browning, 25, Mount Vernon Robert August Wilson, 26, Mount Vernon and Shelley Faye Baize, 31, Mount Vernon Caleb Barber, 20, Albion, Ill., and Mariah Pettigrew, 20, Albion, Ill. Chad Emrys Minick, 30, Champaign, Ill., and Rebecca Sue Vann, 30, Champaign, Ill. Kevin R. Kuebler, 32, Evansville and Kristina Lynn Head, 26, Mount Vernon Prakash Dumbre, 28, Pearland, Texas and Janel Sue Lockwood, 30, Pearland, Texas Braden Michael Kemmerling, 26, New Harmony and Kelsie Joy Wolfe, 24, Wadesville Scott Dwayne Norrington, 32, Evansville and Christi Lynn Stogner, 33, Evansville Jonathan T. Girot, 26, Car-

mi, Ill., and Melinda Jo Orr, 32, Carmi, Ill. Kevin Dauby, 23, Mount Vernon and Melanie Marie McGuire, 23, Mount Vernon David Levi Cox, 24, Wadesville and Jessica Mae Lingafelter, 22, Wadesville Steve Walton Miller, 55, Mount Vernon and Lisa Gayle Slagle, 51, Mount Vernon James F. Stowers, Ill, 27, Evansville and Emily Jo Bretz, 24, Wadesville Christopher Lee Logan, 28, Evansville and Elizabeth Marie George, 34, Mount Vernon Joshua Benjamin Schklar, 30, Chicago, Ill., and Bethany Dawn White, 30, Chicago, Ill. Guyman Lee Jackson, 41, Mount Vernon and Danielle Leann Kelly, 33, Mount Vernon John Ross Loehr, 22, Mount Vernon and Patricia Ann Groves, 32, Mount Vernon Joshua Ebenezer Van Matre, 28, Mount Vernon and Sarah Lynnel Paddick, 23, Mount Carmel, Ill. Jeremy Wayne Gasaway, 33, Mount Vernon and Tara Nichole Kirk, 23, Chandler Justin Henry Rutledge, 24, Poseyville and Jacqueline Leigh Pierce, 24, Wadesville Scott C. Baas, 63, Newburgh and Janet M. Heldt, 48, Cynthiana Stuart David Davis, 47, Cynthiana and Shelly Lynn Sexton, 51, Cynthiana Benjamin Joseph Griese, 26, New Stuyahok, AK and Robin Nicole Jones, 29, New Stuyahok, AK Aarron Joseph Will, 23, Cynthiana and Brandy Nicole Pickrell, 23, Cynthiana Charles Gregory Sapp, 51, Evansville and Cathy Jean Donaldson, 57, Evansville Dennis Mitchell Moore, 37, Mount Vernon and Kimberly Gayle Cooper, 35, Mount Vernon Mark David Healy, 24, Carmi, Ill., and Jennifer Renee Clayton, 22, Carmi, Ill. Robert Curtis Warensford, 27, Deland, Fla., and Anita Jayne Underwood, 28, Deland, Fla. Rebern Stanton Pickerill, 62, Mount Vernon and Kathleen Ann Timmons, 58, Mount Vernon Kevin Cleveland Willis, 26, Mount Vernon and Tiffany Ann Wyatt, 22, Mount Vernon Jason Richard Barnwell, 39, Mount Vernon and Rachel Jane Padgett, 38, Mount Vernon Chad Alan Fuentes, 29, Scottsdale, AZ and Lindsey Michelle Helfrich, 28, Scottsdale, AZ Jason Lee Mann, 38, Mount Vernon and Michelle Lea Shaffer, 39, Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon’s Cookie Bradford is a sweetie at giving Mount Vernon’s “Cookie� (Denning) Bradford says most people wouldn’t recognize her by her given name, Bernita. And as her three children tease her, she knows everyone around her native Posey County. “When my Uncle Leo came to visit me at the hospital, he said, ‘There’s my little cookie,’� she explains, “and the name just stuck.�

A lifelong parishioner at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Bradford served as St. Matthew School custodian for 4 ½ years until she accepted her position as receptionist at Mount Vernon Chiroprac-

tic Center in February, 2004. She served one term on the school’s education commission as well.

She stays active in the parish behind the scenes at such events as the annual auction to benefit the school and the annual summer social. She loves to sew and decorate cakes, and her creations have received top bids at the auction. At the summer social, she’s long helped with the Chinese auction there and serves as chair now. In addition, she’s loaded sugar cones at the ice cream booth, passed the desserts in the kitchen, mixed lemon shake-ups at another booth, and enter-

tained at the kids’ booth. “Wherever I’m needed is where I go,� Bradford says.

Bradford enjoys tending her flowers and vegetable garden at home.

She couldn’t help but start a group to care for the parish office and school landscaping. For the past year, she has also served at church as Eucharistic minister.

Born in Point Township, she moved to Mount Vernon as a newlywed immediately following her 1983 wedding to Ron Bradford. Frequent camping trips occupied the couple when their children were young. Now,

the Bradfords enjoy quiet evenings at home together or at a few favorite restaurants. By far, though, the couple’s favorite pastime is visiting with their three grown children—Veronica (25), Charlie (23) and John (19).

They are rightfully proud of their children’s career success. Veronica completed a doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Evansville and works now with Evansville’s Orthopedic Associates. She and mom are busy planning for her October 6 wedding. A student at University of Southern Indiana, Charlie is studying industrial

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