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Commissioner Carl Schmitz withdraws application for Dutchman Farms, Inc., to receive OCRA grant By Lois Mittino Gray Disagreement and personal rancor among the Posey County Commissioners at the July 7, meeting led to two major agenda items being tabled until their next meeting. One of them will affect money going out to 15 local businesses, including one owned by Commissioner Carl Schmitz, and the other will determine the cap number of meetings that can be participated in electronically by the three elected officials. Commissioner President Bill Collins presented a list of 15 county businesses that were approved to receive $10,000 each in the second round of Small Business Grants given through OCRA, the Office of Rural and Community Affairs. The businesses applied earlier this year and were vetted and checked out by members of the local Economic Development

Partnership helping to administer the grant. It was expected to T0: Office of community and Rural Affairs Although we feel we meet the specifications to qualify for COVID relief funds, we have been made aware of a situation in which all the other qualifying businesses in Posey County are being kept from funding because of our inclusion. To allow Posey County businesses to utilize funding currently being held ransom by Commissioner Thornburg, we hereby withdraw our application for COVID relief. We are further disheartened to know that these funds will go unutilized in Posey County due to the lack of applicants. Sincerely, Albert Schmitz, President Cc: Andy Zellers

be a simple approval by the Commissioners, so that the funds already received could be doled out. The 15 businesses certified by OCRA to receive the $10,000 grants are: 2 Morrow Heating and Cooling LLC, Adaptive Innovation Solutions LLC, Boyd Flooring Installations, Depot Diner LLC, Dutchman Farms Incorporated, Egli Enterprise LLC, Froggy’s LLC, Gottman Electric Company Inc, Lifestyle Tours, Lupfer Equipment LLC, Posey Lanes Inc, Russtic Fab LLC, Simply Prepped Meals LLC, Tourcy LLC and We’ll Repair. This amounts to $150,000 in grant awards and there is $6,250 in administrative fees tacked on for a total of $156,250 awarded. $93,750 is still available for other applicants accord-

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Bradley faces myriad of charges Special to the News According to Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham, around 12:15 p.m. on ThursCindy Bradley day, deputies responded to a dispute just north of Mount Vernon. The homeowner/ complainant stated he had been away from the residence and returned to find the locks had been changed. Deputies were assisting the homeowner in gaining access to the home when they looked in a

window observing what appeared to me methamphetamine paraphernalia. The person believed to have changed the locks, 59-year-old Cindy K. Bradley of Mount Vernon, who is the step-daughter of the homeowner, was contacted by deputies on scene. Bradley stated she was in Evansville at the time. Another person on scene stated it was believed Bradley was inside the residence. Deputies summoned Bradley to open the door which she did and began to walk to the inside to the rear of the home. Deputies followed, in efforts of questioning her. Once inside the room where she stopped,

deputies observed a blanket over the earlier observed suspected methamphetamine paraphernalia. Bradley removed the blanket and tried to conceal the hidden items. Deputies discovered over 6 grams of methamphetamine and suspected marijuana. Bradley was arrested and transported to the Posey County Jail for Possession of Methamphetamine, level 5 felony, Possession of Marijuana, B misdemeanor, and Possession of Paraphernalia, a C misdemeanor. Bradley is currently out on bond Terry Myer, of Fenton, Mo., smiles as she shows oﬀ some of her for separate cases and is awaiting artwork which was for sale at the art show in New Harmony’s arraignment with no bond Maclure Park on Saturday. Photo by Dave Pearce

MSDMV board votes to use Indiana meeting guidelines By Lois Mittino Gray Once again, voting by means of Electronic Participation by board members at board meetings was the focus of discussion at a legal meeting in the county. Members of the Mount Vernon School Board unanimously approved the state policy at its July 7, meeting. School Board

President, Beth McFadin Higgins, put the policy into action by joining the meeting via Facetime. One of the rules of the policy is due to the virtual attendance of any board member; all votes must be taken by roll call, not acclamation. The policy stipulates that the member participating electronically

must be able to be seen and heard by the other members. The public must be allowed to simultaneously attend and observe the meeting. Members of the public were able to attend via the link located at www.mvschool. org at this meeting. At least a majority of the board members must be physically present for one to use the electronic portals, and may not participate electronically more than 50 percent of the year.The board member must give three days’ notice of intention to participate electronically. This resulted in discussion of how one would necessarily know when they

were going to be absent so far in advance. What if there was an emergency, illness, or a death? A board member may attend two consecutive board meetings by electronic communication and must attend at least one board meeting in person between any two sets of electronic consecutive meetings. The exception to this is military service, illness, death of a relative or an emergency threatening injury. In personnel matters, the board confirmed the employment of Samantha Eunice as a teacher assistant – in Special Education at St. Wendel School, replacing Molly

Swihart. Lori Logan was hired to perform the same role at Marrs Elementary School, replacing Samantha White. Courtney York will serve as the Department Chair in Special Education at the junior high school, replacing Rachel Redman. Larissa Norton was hired to be a Food Service Worker at Farmersville Elementary School and Kayci Winiger will be the school nurse at West Elementary School. The board accepted resignations from Matthew Mueller as a high school Spanish teacher and from

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Evansville man guilty, faces 21 years

Amber Allyn was awarded the Elizabeth D. Baier Youth Spirit Award for the class of 2021 “in recognition of her outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and community involvement” at this week’s United Way meeting. The award is typically presented at the annual banquet, but Allyn will be at Butler University in the fall, so the honor was made at the ﬁrst United Way of Posey County in-person meeting in well over a year.

Special to the News Court records show that the Posey County Sheriff’s An Evansville man will serve 21 years in prison for Office responded to a residence in Poseyville on April stalking, kidnapping and battery of an ex-girlfriend in 1, 2020 regarding a welfare check of a Posey County Posey County. woman. Deputies were advised that the 911 On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 6, caller’s daughter, an adult female, had disap2021, Bret A. Swiertz appeared in the peared unexpectedly after going outside the Posey Circuit Court and was sentenced by residence. The victim’s family immediately Judge Craig Goedde after pleading guilty expressed concerns to law enforcement reto a number of criminal charges, includgarding Swiertz, the victim’s ex-boyfriend ing stalking, kidnapping, domestic battery, whom she had an active protective order invasion of privacy and resisting law enagainst. forcement. Posey County Sheriff’s Office Detective As part of his guilty plea, Swiertz, age Kyle Reidford was assigned as the lead invesBret A. Swiertz 53, admitted to stalking and forcefully kidtigator on the case. According to court records, napping an ex-girlfriend while armed with Continued on Page A7 a knife in Posey County.

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Trivia team keeps Muensterman sharp, competitive

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By Lois Mittino Gray In 1991, Madonna met Madonna and really enjoyed it. Posey County native Madonna (Scheller) Muensterman was invited down to the set of the movie, “League of Their Own” filming at Evansville’s Bosse Field. Her five year old nephew, Justin Scheller, was a cast member in the famous flick. This allowed her access to the set, sitting in the dugout with Tom Hanks and meeting the cast, including the celebrity pop artist, Madonna. “All the movie stars were so nice to me, especially her, and we talked about having the same name,” Madonna recalled. Before the singer became a prominent name in music, the local Madonna never met anyone else with her same name. “I come from a large family and my mom gave us all Catholic names like Francis, Anthony, Thomas, so I was named after Mary the Madonna,’ she said. “When Madonna the singer first became popular, people had a lot of fun with my name. I was working at Keller-Crescent and I had to make calls all over the country. They would ask if I was “like a virgin” and

a ‘material girl’ and other comments.” At the movie premiere in Evansville in 1992 ,complete with limousine and red carpet and all the works, she was interviewed by a reporter who told the viewers, “This is the real Madonna!” At North Posey High School, Madonna’s students call her “Mrs. M.” in the Resource Room. She has worked in the district as a Teacher Aide in Special Education for 17 years. The first three years, she worked with multiple handicapped students, and then switched to the junior high school for the next seven or eight years. She went back to the high school again after that and presently works with students who need a little extra help. In the Resource Room, she offers retesting and review on most subjects, except math. “Some students depend on me quite a lot. I do a little bit of everything with them. I get such a kick out of them and they can lift your spirits so much with their joking. It was especially busy this year during Final Exam Week.” Madonna said her specialty subject with students

is history. It is also her forte as a member of her fun Trivia Team. The team plays every Thursday night at Half Moon Saloon in Mount Vernon. She has missed only one game all year, when on a recent vacation to Myrtle Beach. She says her husband, Ron, is the team Sports expert and calls retired NPS teacher Susan Henze, the “team’s secret weapon.” She says it is a good time with everyone eating good food at the venue and chatting together before the question sets begin. The Trivia Master at the weekly throwdown is Paul Rynkiewich, a newly-retired teacher from North Posey High School, who now conducts contests all over the Tri-State. “I just love him and how he does the Trivia questions. I’ve worked with him for years and all my own children had him as a teacher. He is just so passionate with his subjects, history and geography,” she observed. Madonna and Ron are parents of three children, but are now “empty nesters” so they have time for

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JULY 13, 2021 Cohner Elliott Payne Cohner Elliott Payne, 23, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away July 5, 2021 at Deaconess Henderson Hospital. Cohner was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 2, 1997 to Tammy (Hendricks) Anderson and John Payne. He had a spunky personality and great sense of humor. He constantly made everyone around him smile and laugh. Cohner was a devout Christian with a selﬂess spirit. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding four wheelers, and listening to music. Above all else, Cohner loved his family and being a father to his son, Jayden. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. He had a huge heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. Cohner is survived by his son, Jayden Payne of Evansville, Ind.; mother, Tammy (Hendricks) Anderson (Jeﬀ) of Evansville, Ind.; father, John Payne of Evansville, Ind.; sister, Jayney Payne of Evansville, Ind.; brothers, Jordan Payne (Briaunna Horn) of Evansville, Ind., Chance Anderson of Evansville, Ind., John Payne of Poseyville, Ind., and Jadon Payne of Evansville, Ind.; niece and nephew, Journey and Jayce Payne; aunts and uncles, Debbie and Keith Masterson of Evansville,

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Ind., Robin and Marvin Zorn of Springﬁeld, Ill., and Crystal Hendricks of Evansville, Ind.; and cousins, Ashley Masterson, Brandon Masterson, Dillon Robinson, and Miriah Walters (Cameron) and their two children, Jerich and Nova. A celebration of Cohner’s life was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 East Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711, with Pastor Luke Smith oﬃciating. Burial will follow at Locust Hill Cemetery. Friends visited from 11 a.m. until service time on Thursday at Browning Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

Dolly (Shelton) Goﬀ, 83, entered eternal life with Jesus Christ in Heaven on July 5, 2021. Dolly was born May 9, 1938, in Mount Vernon, Indiana to the late Elvis and Leona (Clark) Shelton. Dolly dedicated her life to taking care of the sick and elderly. She worked at Medco Nursing Home in Mount Vernon for 10 years, the Daughters of Charity for nine years and cared for several elderly inside their homes up until two years of her passing. She was deeply passionate about her work and loved her job as a caregiver. Dolly was very active in church. In November 1978, she gave her life to the Lord when she began attending church at the Church of God in Mount Vernon where she was the president of the Ladies Auxiliary and taught children’s Sunday School. She attended the Riverside Church of God in Evansville for 34 years where she also taught children’s Sunday school for several years. In 2004 Dolly started attending the Faith Fellowship church in Mount Vernon. Dolly liked to spend her spare time volunteering at the soup kitchen, cooking, baking, reading the bible, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she adored. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years; Harold Goﬀ, who

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passed away in 2016; a son, Dennis Goff; daughter, Sarah (Goff) Gross; parents, Elvis and Leona Shelton; all of her siblings, two brothers, David and Gary Shelton; five sisters, Doncelleta Curry, Vayden Anderson, Louellen Eaton, Ollie Lyons, and Wanda Poole. Survivors include two daughters, Dolly (Tom) Winegar, Lisa (Jason) Huey, nine grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon with Reverend Brad Nolan officiating with burial to follow at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude’s Children Research Hospital.

Tenaska officially files for solar in Posey By Trisha L. Lopez Tenaska finished the filing process for the Posey Solar Project with the Area Plan Commission office last week and a preliminary hearing date has been set for 5 p.m., July 29 at the community center at the Posey County Fairgrounds. The completed application package contains a summary of the project, signed consent forms from participating landowners, an updated site plan, impact reports from several agencies and safety and decommissioning information. The total filing fee of $530,000 has been broken into three equal payments and the first installment was due with the initial filing. The developer submitted all required documents to the APC, seeking preliminary development plan approval that will allow the 300 MW solar facility located in Marrs and Black Townships to move another step closer to Tenaska’s goal of breaking ground in 2022. If APC members vote to grant preliminary approval, a minimum period of 30 days will follow, allowing the developer to complete and submit final details for APC members to consider after a second public hearing. Tenaska has leased approximately 3,300 acres, however not all land within that footprint will house solar infrastructure due to suitability issues, reducing the actual fenced project area to 2,400 acres. A visual impact study shows the project spans roughly 7.25 miles from northwest to southeast. The Development Plan Application shared on the Posey Solar website lists the following details: The project will consist of about 725,000 PV panels. The panels feature bifacial solar module technology allowing

the module to capture and convert the sun’s energy to electricity on both the front and back sides of the module. This technology “boosts the overall energy yield and improves the energy density” according to Timberly Ross, representative for Tenaska. The panels will be linked by junction boxes to form an array. The maximum height of panels is 12 feet, but typical height will be around nine feet. Foundations are not typically required for the racking to fasten and support the panels. Steel piles are driven directly into the soil and horizontal beams are aﬃxed to piles as part of the mounting structure. Panels are then secured to the structures. Panels are mounted on a tracking system that orients the arrays directly into the sun, following the sun east to west throughout the day. Inverters, electronic devices that convert solar electricity from direct current to alternating current, are typically placed interior at the end of tracker rows. They connect to a project substation via cable. A step-up transformer in the substation will convert the low voltage AC to high voltage AC for interconnection into the utility switching station which will then connect to the AB Brown-Gibson line. The site will have monitoring points which allow for real time equipment alarms, sensor data and data validation to be remotely monitored by the operations team. The site plan provided in the application information is preliminary and subject to change before the ﬁnal plan is submitted. CenterPoint will become the project owner at mechanical completion of the project before the project will be inter-

connected with the electrical grid and begin commercial operation, scheduled to occur no later than Sept. 1, 2023. The visual impact report shared with the development application on the project website shows site plan information for participating and non-participating landowners. According to the report, an exhibit was prepared showing the proposed facility and the view shed within a half mile of the panels. Photos included in the report show simulated views from various areas within the project site plan. “According to the output as shown in the viewshed analysis, most portions of the solar panels will be visible in the map for more than one-half mile without accounting for any obstruction from existing vegetation or buildings,” the report shows. However, based on buﬀers and setbacks established within the Posey County Solar Ordinance the report found that “any visual impacts are largely mitigated via the setback buffers” and “to further mitigate any viewshed impacts from adjacent non-participating residences, public buildings, public recreational areas, state/ local designated scenic areas or roads, and public, private or parochial schools, the project has included a landscape plan with its development plan application.” Noise, Radio, Land Mobile and Emergency Services, Microwave and Mobile Phone studies found no issues with the project that require mitigation. A Natural Resources Impact Report presented by

Tetra Tech, Inc., looked at the project’s potential impact on topography, geology, vegetation, soil types (including prime farmland), water resources (floodplains, wetlands and streams), wildlife (avian, bat, terrestrial and marine), air quality and water quality and found no immediate mitigation measures needed. When examining the project’s impact on farm ground, the report showed that about 65 percent (2,303 acres) of soils within the project area are classified as Prime Farmland if Drained, 17 percent (611 acres) is classified as Prime Farmland, 11 percent (378 acres) is classified as Not Prime Farmland, five percent (157 acres) is classified as Prime Farmland if Drained and Protected from Flooding and two percent (81 acres) is classified as Prime Farmland if Protected from

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Hildred Mae (Conrey) Niemeier, 85, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away July 5, 2021 at The Terrace at Solarbron. She was born November 6, 1935 in Griffin, Ind., to the late Charles and Lelia (Kern) Conrey. Hildred was a graduate of Griffin High School, where she was a cheerleader for the Tornadoes and valedictorian of her class. She married Donald Niemeier on December 29, 1952, eloping in Shawneetown. Hildred had been the accounts payable manager at Frontier-Kemper Constructors. She enjoyed camping and playing clabber. Hildred loved following her grandkids activities and her dogs. She was a fan of the UE Aces, IU basketball and most recently a Kentucky fan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Donald Niemeier; brothers, Norman and Wayne Conrey; sister, Mary Lou Phillips; and her twin sister, Mildred “Tina” Wilson. She is survived by her daughters, Dee Ann Sheffer (Ron) and Karen Pharr (Jeff); grandchildren, Ryan and Taylor Pharr; sister,

Mary Patricia Smith Mary Patricia “Pat” Smith, age 92, of Cynthiana, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. Pat, as she was known to everyone, was born on November 15, 1928 in Cynthiana to Lawrence and Ella Hepler. She married Robert E. “Red” Smith on December 26 1954. He preceded her in death on January 2, 2019. In addition to being a mother and homemaker, Pat worked in the grain industry at several of the local grain elevators. She also worked for Kokie’s Catering Service for many years before retiring from the Cynthiana State Bank. Pat was a member of the Cynthiana Town & Country Club, the VFW Auxiliary, and was commissioned into the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Surviving are her three children; John C. (Kathy) Smith of Huntingburg, Ind., Joseph P. (Theresa) Smith of Cynthiana, Ind., and Mary K. (Jim) Swanson of Henderson, Ky. Six grandchildren; Jennifer (Kyle) Schmidt,

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Getting through the summer of 2001

M a d eleine, during my time of recovering from my surgery, I have watched a lot of television. I always watch the Hallmark movies, and frequently point out parts that are not very much like real life. During the time that I have been confined to the upper floor of my house, things have gotten more and more untidy. One side of the room has become the place to contain extra pillows, blankets, various articles of clothing, and other often used items. One never sees any clutter in those movies. Otherwise, the characters have perfect homes, but we never see anyone working; no dish washing; no floor cleaning, no laundry, etc. Even the star arrives with a medium sized light weight suitcase, but they can produce many outfits and shoes from inside it. I am also very tired of seeing folks doing “snow angels” and this is included in almost every Christmas show. They get right up with no ruined or wet clothing. Perfect snowmen are also B C P

made. After only knowing each other for a few weeks, the stars fall madly in love. Frequently, they give up big jobs and careers to stay in their hometown. It also bothers me when we can see piles of uncovered baked goods in small bakeries. In case anyone really wants an update, I am slowly recovering. I depend on Tylenol and my husband to get through each day. I didn’t realize I was going to be able to freely feel the shunt on my head, and the cord under the skin, descending down my upper body. It is a little uncomfortable, but greatly acceptable since I can walk now. As I have mentioned before, my lifelong friend, Brenda Patrick, calls me every day. I also have other friends who call me. This is much appreciated. Brenda remembers things from the past that I have long forgotten. I suppose many folks in our age group think back on long-ago things. Another thing we all do is talk about our medical conditions. My family members have gone on trips this year. Florida is always a favored destination, and all of them have been there recently. One

of my goals is to recover enough to walk on the beach again. My daughter, Heather, has a large collection of shells, and keeps them organized. I recently offered to let her have some of the ones I have found, but she says it wouldn’t mean the same to her. I am glad that we took various trips in past years, because we were younger and more healthy. I see a lot of Senior citizens on vacation, but it just isn’t the same. Having complaining and arguing children in the back seat used to seem terrible, but I would give anything to have those years back. In 2009, we went to Myrtle Beach instead of Florida. We enjoyed it, but it wasn’t quite the same. There were several shopping districts, and we did find shells. It seemed like an endless drive, but there was miles of road construction. I miss Opryland. It had something for everyone; shows, rides; shopping, and so on. It also wasn’t so far away. I have no interest in ever going back to Disney World. When we went with Sean’s family a few years ago, I was disappointed and it was very costly.

It would be much harder to travel at my age, and with current health issues, so I am very happy we went when we could. During most of our earlier vacations, my mother was available to take care of the pets while we were gone. Many people pay to board their dogs, but it would be very hard for us to do this with our aging guys. All four of them are between ten and fifteen years old, and would not adapt well. Even though there will be many more days for me to wait before I feel any sense of being strong and normal, I feel very lucky that I am to the place that I am, after four weeks. None of us know what our futures hold, but things like the building collapse in Florida makes us think of how blessed we are. Others in our age group have lost their spouses. As far as I know, Don and I are both fairly healthy. Our family is close by and their lives are running smoothly. A friend just had one of their children move far away. When telemarketers call me I now tell the caller that they should get a job that would not bring shame to their families. I hope everyone is having a good summer.

A gathering of listeners enjoyed violin players Randy Tracy, left, and Alan Snow, right, as they performed a Pop-Up concert at the Workingmens Institute in New Harmony on Friday. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

‘Tenaska’ continued from Page A1 Flooding. “At the end of the project’s service life the project will be decommissioned and the lessor parties can return properties to agricultural use. During decommissioning, buildings and ancillary equipment will be removed to a minimum depth of four feet and underground cables will be removed to a minimum of three feet,” the report showed. “Impacted areas will be returned to approximately the same topography that existed prior to construction with topsoil respread in areas disturbed by the construction or decommissioning activities. Lands could then be returned to agricultural production or the soils will be stabilized and vegetaged as dictated by any agreements that may exist.” A GeoPlanner Over-the-Air (OTA) TV Analysis said that the PV inverters of a power conversion station should be installed a minimum setback distance of 250 feet away from residential areas to reduce the likelihood of EMI to households that may rely on OTA television service. “In the unlikely event that EMI is observed at a certain household following the construction

of the solar farm, a high-gain directional antenna may be employed, preferably outdoors, and oriented towards the signal origin to mitigate the potential impact on OTA TV signal reception,” the report showed. A copy of the petition and plans for the project are on file and available for public review prior to the July 29 hearing at the APC office at 126 East Third Street in Mount Vernon. A copy is also available at the Alexandrian Public Library in Mount Vernon. Like the March public hearings regarding adjustments to the county’s wind solar ordinance, attendees will be allowed to make comments supporting or opposing the project, however only residents in attendance will be allowed to speak. The meeting will be viewable via Zoom for those who are unable to attend. Tenaska has five projects representing a combined $900 million investment pending in Indiana in Posey, Knox, Gibson and Pike Counties. Ross said Ratts 1 Solar in Pike County should be the first to break ground, with construction slated for this fall, but “all five are expected to start construction within the next year.”

75th Miller Reunion planned The 75th Lorenz and Jacobina Miller reunion will be held on Sunday, July 18, at Immanuel United Church of Christ located at 5812 Ford Road, Mount Vernon, Ind. We will

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have a meet and greet starting at 12 p.m., dinner will follow at 12:30 p.m., immediately after dinner there will be pictures. Please bring any updates about your family (births, mar-

riages, and deaths). Family colors will be: Miller family, orange. Layer family, green. Rueger family, red. Espenlaub family, yellow. Batteiger family, blue.

David Whitmore buys some Homemade Ice Cream from Patrick Fisher, center, and David Schroeder, right, at the Poseyville Masonic Lodge fundraiser. The event is held every second Saturday during the months of May thru September and they can be found at the three upcoming local festivals (Kunstfest in New Harmony, River Days in Mount Vernon, and Autumnfest in Poseyville). Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Birthdays July 13 - Nathan Moutray, Angela Goedde, Sal Crispino, Victor Guerrero, Kylee Rickets, Jane Schelhorn, Anna Stoll July 14 - Jason Barnes, Rex Morris, Wanda Carpenter, connie Carver, Nancy Wilder July 15 - Charles Hempﬂing, Shane M. Espenlaub, Richard Butler, Sue Evans, Will Searcy, Mylee Allen, Hilary Kanyi July 16 - Mark Taylor, Adam Farrar, Samantha Robinson, Jim Scaraﬁa, Phyllis A. Werry, Maia Tooley, Angeline Elder Mason, Camden Clowers, Susie Bourne July 17 - Leo Powers, Terry Schmidt, Amanda Gentry, Karen Stallings, Heather Eubank, Zachary Eagan, Kirby Wilson, Lar-

ry Horton, Pam Wasson, Barbara Sue Kleinschmidt, Alton Folz, Julia Angle, Wilma Alton, Marcia Lange, Joseph Nelson, Katie Winiger, Barbara Sue Kleinschmidt July 18 - Jon Watson, Murlea Maier, Lois Mittino Gray, Dylan Peerman, Mary Spanner, Justin Terrell, Evan Kissel, Jason Gates, Julia Alton Brown, Helen Cowan, Robin Risley, Jenny Bebout, Bob Beste, Marilyn Sokeland July 19 - Chase Ziegler, Kathleen Berry, Kathleen Stallings, Joseph Allbright, Phillip Kaiser, Ella Rainey, Amanda Harris If you have a name to be included, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397,

National and Local News 100 Years Ago News From The Western Star, July 13, 1921 - Mount Vernon

Latest on the Coliseum news, fire burns buildings on J K the Allyn farm, a Civil War Veteran dies, a World War soldier comes home, street improvements, Posey baseball news, and other news briefs and personals. Trustees Will Soon Receive Bids For Memorial Coliseum - The Board of Trustees of the Memorial to the Posey County soldiers and sailors of the World War, composed of Jacob Harlem, William Holton, and Louis Raben of this city; Lowell Stallings of Center Township, and Loui Demberger of Stewartsville, met Tuesday and prepared a notice for bids for the construction of the proposed Memorial, which will be received on Tuesday, August 30, this making the third time that bids have been called for the construction of the building. No change has been made in the original plans and specifications, which calls for a building costing $200,000. The contract will be let on the above date and the building rushed to completion. Note: Stay tuned. Fire Wipes Out All Buildings On Allyn Farm - Fire starting shortly after the noon hour Wednesday wiped out all buildings on the Alonzo Allyn farm near Bufkin, tenanted by Fred Kuhlman. The blaze of unknown origin was first noticed in a new hay

stack near the barn, and spread so rapidly that it soon got beyond the control of the few who were there at that time. The blaze spread to the big barn and outbuildings, and to the Kuhlman residence. A portion of the household furniture was saved by neighbors who came to the assistance of the Kuhlman family. All of the contents of the barn and outbuilding were destroyed,including a large quantity of hay and corn, a new wagon and several implements. A fine sow, several shoats, and a number of chickens housed in the outbuildings, were cremated in the blaze where once stood a pleasant rural home and farm lot. The loss is partially covered by insurance. Aged Civil War Veteran Dies - Joshua Seward, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Posey County died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Lynn Township. Although suffering from hardening of the arteries, his death came unexpectedly while he was sitting on the front porch of his home. The deceased was 81 years of age and was a veteran of the Civil War. Besides the widow, he is survived by two sons and one daughter. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Charles Hatfield of the Methodist Church. Remains Of William Kleinschmidt Come Home - Henry Kleinschmidt of Marrs Township, yesterday received word that the remains of his son, Pvt. William Kleinschmidt, would arrive in New York about July 15. Private Kleinschmidt was 25 years of age and died from wounds received in fighting against the Germans in 1918. Street Improvements - City Council - The Oiling of Mount Vernon’s streets seemed to be the main topic of discussion. As but few streets or squares in the city remain unoiled, the clerk was instructed to order a 6,000 gallon tank which will finish the oiling of every street in the city. Posey Baseball News - Mount Vernon defeated Oliver, Sunday nine to five. Wadesville defeated Farmersville, Sunday, eight to five. Point wallops Jeffries, Sunday in a slug-fest, 24 to 18. The Farmersville team coached by William Miller is improving their baseball diamond look with an arch which is to be erected over the driveway to the park. Along with general improvements, the Farmersville Diamond Warriors will soon be

decked out in new uniforms. News Briefs And Personals - Burglars Enter Homes Burglars entered four houses Saturday afternoon and evening in Marrs Township near Caborn. The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller was ransacked Saturday evening while the family shopped in Mount Vernon. They also helped themselves to “eats” that they found in the summer kitchen. On the same night, they entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Knopfmeier, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Winiger and the home of George Schauble. The people in that neighborhood should keep their shotguns loaded and lay for these prowlers. Price’s Show Boat - Price’s Columbia Show Boat will be at the local wharf Saturday night, July 16, at which time they will present the comedy, “ Bringing Up a Husband.” Vaudeville features of high-class will be given. Births - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbaum Wednesday, a daughter, Marjory Jane. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Niemeier, Friday, a daughter. Sick List - Edward Alles, editor of the Democrat, is in Saint Mary’s Hospital for an operation. John Weir, while gathering peaches Thursday morning, fell out of a tree and broke two bones in his left hand. William Benner, is recovering nicely after being injured in the cyclone last week. Ice Cream Social - The young People’s Society of Zoar Church will give an ice cream social on the church lawn Friday evening, July 22. Fish Fry - Mr. And Mrs. Richard Ashworth and son, Wallace, and daughters, Dorothy and Velma, were guests at the fish-fry at the home of Fred Goss, Sunday. Sunday Visits - Misses Margaret Ashworth and Anna, Nellie, and Elsie Schieber spent Sunday afternoon with Elfrieda Morlock. Mr. and Mrs. David Shaw were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Straw. Marriage License - Wesley Bussmer and Mrs. Viola Roberts. News From Mount Vernon, 125 Years Ago, July 13, 1896 - The first home-grown watermelons put in their appearance Monday, having been grown by Mr. Hutchinson, residing five miles west of the city. Fire - Sam Rowe’s dairy barn on north Wolflin street was completely consumed by fire yesterday at 2 as it could not be reached with a hose. Marriage Licenses Ezra Stephens and Dollie Heckman; Harry McCoy and Effie Stephens; and James Bluff and Anna Pfister.

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Nancy Tepool, left, helps shopper Darlene Lofton during the Cynthiana Town Wide Yard Sale held Saturday. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Ed Jones collecting School Supplies Please join us in helping the children of our community by donating school supplies during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 6, 2021 to August 9, 2021 at Drew Heckert’s Edward Jones office located at 431 East Fourth Street Mount Vernon, Ind. Some items needed for the school supply drive are 24-pack crayons, glue, glue sticks, pencils, pencil top erasers, children’s scissors, markers, backpacks, folders, pocket folders, three-ring notebooks, wide rule loose leaf paper, colored pencils, art boxes, tissues, children’s underwear, socks and sweatpants. Items collected from the drive will benefit Marrs, West Elementary, Saint Matthew and Farmersville schools. We are grateful for your generosity. Please be advised that our office cannot accept cash donations.

Road closures scheduled for SR 68 near Poseyville Ken and Rose Back display a delightful array of farm fresh produce and other delectibles during the Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning in New Harmony. Photo by Dave Pearce

Abigail Owen-Pontez gives powerful 4th of July speech Good morning and Happy Fourth of July, ed individuals: a place where one could rest asHappy Independence Day, and Happy Birthday sured that “Harmony” is indeed possible and America! What a beautiful day to celebrate and isn’t too far off/from the horizon (that said, The honor not only the birthday Wabash River doesn’t ofof this beautiful nation, but fer too much of a horizon, also the incredible forefaso “Harmony” must be and thers/mothers that helped is, indeed, pretty close). realize the independence Robert Owen left an we enjoy today. indelible mark on society I’d like to start off by and, to this day, remains thanking the Friends of the one of the most influential New Harmony Working social reformers in history. Men’s Institute for their unHis accomplishments have rivaled devotion to espousstood the test of time: “he ing positive change through followed the instinct of his education, The University conscience without calcuof Southern Indiana for lation.” In a quote reprinted helping to preserve and from the Montgomeryshire nurture the utopia that is Express and Radnor Times, New Harmony and Historic May 28, 1929: Abigail Owen-Pontez New Harmony for realizing Robert Owen lived bethose changes and making sure they come to fore his time; he was in advance of his age, fruition. I’d also like to thank the Kiwanis of and though he did great work, he would have New Harmony for their devotion to the youth done greater had he lived today. And because of this town; for creating interactive, communal he lived, knowledge is now greater, life lonevents for not only the burgeoning generations ger, health surer, hours of labour shorter, men right here in this utopia, but also for those na- stronger, women fairer, children happier, and scent, young minds all over the world. industry held in more honour, and is better reNow that I have your independence…ooops, warded. attention, I would like to briefly introduce myEnough of me, I believe my great descendant self. I say brief because I think my great, great, has a few words, paragraphs, pages he would great, great grandfather and the legacy he left like to impart on this Sunday. So, in reverence behind is the best introduction one could ever to Robert Owen, I’d like to share with you some ask for. I am Abigail Owen-Pontez, a descen- passages from his Fourth of July Speech which dant of Robert Owen and a family member of he delivered here in New Harmony at the PubNew Harmony. I consider this town to be my lic Hall in 1826. I’d like to preface the remainder of my talk safe haven, a place of refuge, quietude, love by saying that Owen’s speech is fairly long and and recreational tomfoolery. I learned that a golf-cart was not a toy, es- full of intricacies that only a seasoned historian pecially when my grandmother was driving J could elucidate. I asked a dear friend, historian, Gammy was my beacon and showed me (not and author of several books on Robert Owen how to drive) but how to love and appreciate and New Harmony, Ritsert Rinsma, to help me everyone and everything; every shape, color, to unpack and disseminate his message in a light size. She cherished all walks of life and I know that truly grasps the importance and pertinence of his many achievements that hold true to this that she would wish the same for all of us. Moreover, I would like to thank everyone day. After few long-distance calls, emails and here in the audience for coming together on Facebook messages, we began unearthing the this momentous day in celebration of a won- true meaning of utopia dispersed throughout derful holiday in a country “of the people, by his speech. Before I begin “the unearthing process,” I’d like to share a personal comment that the people and for the people.” I cannot think of a better way to celebrate Ritsert added and which I found incredibly inthis Independence Day than to speak, before spiring and heartfelt (mind you, he’s fluent in you all, in this year: two-thousand and twenty- four languages and is more eloquent in English one, two hundred and fifty years after the birth than I will ever be!): “Dear Abigail, GO FOR of Robert Owen, and one hundred and ninety- IT! And help people understand how important six years after this town, born ahead of its time, Robert Owen’s message really was back then, became a haven for artists, scholars, educators, and still is today…” Well, LET’S GO FOR IT! scientists, revolutionaries and other like-mind-

PC Sheriff, Prosecutor to host community forums In Poseyville and in Mount Vernon Posey County’s Sheriff, Tom Latham, and Prosecutor, Thomas Clowers, will host community forums in July to discuss recent changes to Indiana’s laws, as well as address public safety topics specific to Posey County. The community forums will be free and open to the general public. Details are listed below: Date: Tuesday, July 20; Time: 6 p.m.; Location: Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 “The citizens of Posey County are our eyes and ears, and this is an opportunity to address

any concerns or questions one may have,” said Sheriff Latham. “Prosecutor Clowers and I have wanted to host these forums for quite some time; however, unfortunately the pandemic delayed our ability to do so. We look forward to meeting those who attend and discussing with them the needs and concerns of our community.” For more information or to submit comments or suggestions, please email Tom.Latham@ poseycountyin.gov or Thomas.Clowers@ poseycountyin.gov.

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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a complete closure on State Road 68 near Poseyville for two culvert pipe replacements. Beginning on or around Monday, July 19, INDOT maintenance crews will begin a project to replace two drainage culverts on S.R. 68 at two different locations: about a mile east of S.R. 165 and about a mile west of S.R. 165. The operation requires a full pavement cut for excavation and replacement of each drainage

culvert. The pipes will be replaced one at a time to maintain access during the project. Work is scheduled to last for about a day at each location depending upon weather conditions. Typically, crews will begin the operation after morning peak traffic hours and will complete the process before the evening peak traffic hours. Once workers fill the pavement cut, fill material is compacted under normal traffic conditions and resurfaced following compaction.

Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure, but all through traffic detour around the closure using the nearest numbered state, U.S., or Interstate routes. For the closure east of S.R. 165 that route follows I-64 and S.R. 65 back to S.R. 68. For the closure west of S.R. 165 the detour follows S.R. 165 south, S.R. 66 and S.R. 69 back to S.R. 68. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.

PC Farm Bureau to prepare Fair opening meal Fair week is so close we can almost taste it... and by taste it we mean a Farm Bureau smoked pork chop or sausage. Be sure to come see us at the Posey County Fair next week. Once again Posey County Farm Bureau Inc., will be preparing a scrumptious meal on opening night, Monday July 19, 2021

between 5-7 p.m. in the Community Center, 111 Harmony Township Road, New Harmony, Ind. For $12 you can get a complete meal with drink and desert. (Proof of Farm Bureau Membership can save you $2 on adult meals). Kids meal for ages 12 and under is $6. Carry outs available.

Where is Willow contest Nearly everyone who has spent much time around New Harmony either knows or has come into contact with Willow. Willow is the 5-year-old daughter of Corey and Katie Kimall. They have lived in New Harmony for several years now. Willow and her family love the outdoors. Often she is seen with her parents walking or bike riding around town. She enjoys life in quaint New Harmony as do her parents. Willow enjoys taking in all the sights, sites, and sounds in New Harmony. Through a partnership with her parents, the Posey County News will be running a contest over the next 10 weeks of summer. Each week, Willow and her mother will submit a picture of Willow in a diﬀerent New Harmony place. The object of the game is to take a guess each week where the photo was taken. To enter, send your answer each week to Dpearce263@aol.com. At the end of the contest, there will be cash prizes for the most correct answers over

the term of the contest. Multiple prizes will be awarded. The sixth picture is to the right today. Again, submit your answer to Willow’s picture location to the email address above.

Some of Willow’s favorite things are swimming, being creative and riding her bike. Good luck and have fun playing. We enjoy our community and the diversity of the residents who live here.

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Dekemper Ordained

Andrew ‘Boots” Dekemper is now an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. “I have been preparing for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene for several years,” states Dekemper. Ordination is the authenticating, authorizing act of the Church, which recognizes and conﬁrms God’s call to ministerial leadership as

stewards and proclaimers of the gospel and the Church of Jesus Christ. Consequently, ordination bears witness to the Church universal and the world at large that this candidate evidences an exemplary life of holiness, possesses gifts and graces for public ministry, and has a thirst for knowledge, especially for the Word of God, and has the capacity to communicate sound doctrine. “I felt the call into pastoral ministry many years ago and received my local license in 2012 from Evansville Grace Nazarene Church then a district license in 2013 and I have taken many classes and courses and been brought before boards of ministers to get to this point. My father got to pray over me after General Superintendent Dr. Graves prayed a blessing over my life and ministry,” Dekemper shared. “All Praise and Glory be to God. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in anyway. Alissa DeKemper has seen me through this journey and helped me along the way. I’m so blessed to have her to do ministry with.”

WMI’s Artifact Under Exam by Marlene Huffaker and Linda Warrum The Harmonists The Harmony Society was well known for its choral and instrumental musical excellence and included instrumental music in their worship, in their work and in their leisure. Harmonists awoke to the sound of French horns every day. Dr. Christoph Müller taught music in the schools, arranged pieces for performance by the orchestra, selected concert programs and composed original hymns. Other Harmonist hymn composers included George Rapp, Frederick Rapp, Frederick Eckensperger and Jacob Henrici. Secular music of the day was also performed. Instruments used by Harmonists included an organ, pianoforte, violins, ﬂutes, bugles, clarinets and trumpets. In addition to hymns, vocal groups also performed pieces called “odes” and singing was a favorite pastime of the Harmonists. Pictured is a sheet of music from one of Virginia DuPalais’ music books. Virginia arrived in New Harmony on the Philanthropist (The Boatload of Knowledge) in 1826 in the care of Charles Alexandre LeSueur. Community dances were held consisting of reels of

“Cotillions” and “Set dances,” as noted by the Duke of SaxeWeimar-Eisenbach during his visit to New Harmony in April

of 1826. A weekly ball took place on Saturday nights at The Hall (formerly the Harmonist brick church) and frequent concerts were held throughout the town. According to a New Harmony Times article of 28 October 1938, Josiah Warren, a man of many talents, arrived in New Harmony in 1825. Warren organized the ﬁrst New Harmony band since the Harmony Society was in residence. Instruments in Warren’s band were the clarionette, ophicleide, bombazoon, trombone, ﬂute,

and an instrument created by Robert Henry Fauntleroy called a “Fauntlerolicon.” Jane Dale Owen Fauntleroy, wife of Robert Henry Fauntleroy, was an accomplished musician who brought her harp to New Harmony and taught music to her students in her “house school.” In addition to these instruments, the Owen-Maclure community contained several musicians competent in violin, cello and piano. Teacher Phiquepal d’Arusmont created a unique system of musical notation and in fact received a French patent for it. He taught music in the school here in New Harmony. This summer was the 10th year of the New Harmony Music School and Festival, which included ﬁve days of pop-up concerts, outdoor music events, ﬁlm, and folk jam sessions from July 7-11 and virtual instruction. Plans are for the face-to-face festival school to return in 2022. The legacy of music in New Harmony lives on! Upcoming at the WMI: • Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon • Summer Reading Program

Saint Philip Summer Social set The annual Saint Philip Summer Social will be one day only this year on Saturday August 7, 2021. Carryout only fried chicken dinners with all the fixings will be served from 4 – 7:30 p.m. or

until we run out. Dinners are $11 each. The big raffle and quilt raffles will be virtual only this year with winners being posted on Facebook at 8 p.m. on August 7. The grand prize is a large big green egg

package valued at $1,600. Additional prizes include four $1,000 cash prizes, gift cards, as well as some other great items. To purchase raffle tickets, quilt chances, see other details, and view additional prizes, please visit the 2021 Saint Philip summer social Facebook Page. License No. 002601

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PC Historical Society to honor Hovey’s 200th birthday July 24 There is going to be a significant historical birthday coming up. Governor Alvin P. Hovey is going to be 200 years old on September 6, and the Posey County Historical Society is making this event a celebration of importance that’s going to take

place over several months. In honor of this occasion, Governor Hovey (better known as Jerry King to us), and Mrs. Hovey (Marsha King) are going to be guests of honor and provide the Historical Society’s program on Saturday, July 24.

The program will begin at 10 a.m. in the Wabash and Ohio rooms at Alexandrian Public Library in Mount Vernon, and everyone is invited to come. Members are expected to come, but you don’t have to be a member to come enjoy the program.

Briefly PC Board of Health to meet The Posey County Board of Health will meet Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. For questions, please contact the Health Department at 812-838-1328.

Saint Peter’s UMC taking pie orders Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church, 2800 Saint Phillips Road is taking pie orders for Apple, Blackberry, Cherry and Peach Pies. Large 9-inch deep dish $9. Five inch pot pie size $4.50. These are frozen and unbaked. Call 812-985-3379 by July 14 to order. Drive-thru pick-up date is Friday October 1 from 10 a.m. 12 noon at the church basement door.

Joint Vacation Bible School Saint Peter’s and Zion UCC Lippe will host a joint VBS this year on August 1 thru August 5 at Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church, 2800 Saint Phillips road from 5:30 - 7:45 p.m. Lite supper, bible stories, games, crafts, and songs. Our mission project is Christmas Child - ﬁll a box. To register please call 812985-3751 or 812-204-7476.

Knights of Columbus of Saint Philip and Corpus Christi Catholic Churches Bingo The Knights of Columbus of Saint Philip and Corpus Christi Catholic Churches are sponsoring a Bingo on Friday July 23, at the Saint Philip Gymnasium. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the Bingo begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 for a packet of 20 games. It also includes a packet of four special games. Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Popcorn and Drinks will be available.

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

welcome.

New Harmony American Legion Now open daily Tuesday-Sunday at noon.

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

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

Saint Paul’s UCC Rummage Sale Come browse our rummage sale on Saturday, August 21, from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Half price sale starts at 11 a.m. and fill a bag sale starts at noon. Sausage burgers, BBQ Chicken, Kuchens, and baked goods also available. Shop in airconditioned comfort at 8701 Highway 65, Evansville, Ind. 812-963-3394 Rain or Shine.

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

Celebrate Recovery on Thursdays Co-ed Celebrate Recovery group meets on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m., at the Beyond the Walls Campus, 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon.

Trinity UCC AA Meetings set for Saturdays AA meetings are held on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until further notice. Join us at Trinity UCC in Mount Vernon and enter through the back.

AA Meetings to be held on Mondays AA meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Wadesville.

American Legion Post 5 203 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, is now serving daily lunch specials. Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Salad Bar available all day 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday night specials 5:30-7 p.m., public

AA Meetings scheduled for Thursdays AA meetings are held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in New Harmony.

Sermon of the Week - 1 Samuel 10:22 By: Tom Doty 22 Therefore they inquired of the Lord further, if the man should yet come thither. And the Lord answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff. How many times have you found yourself hiding among the stuff of life? Have you known that there was something that you needed to do but you attempted to hide in the stuff around you? We are all guilty of hiding from responsibility at some point or time in life. There are things we know we should do but we have our

fears and we just want to hide. That was the case with Saul. Saul had been chosen by God to be the first king of Israel. Samuel had already anointed him as king and God has already changed his heart. But Saul was no different that we are. He had fears about what God wanted done. What were some of the things Saul feared? Were they real and were they justified? Often we hide from those things we know God wants done and it’s because of the fears that we build up within our minds. Some of the fears are real but these fears can be

overcome by our faith and trust in God. We are all guilty of hiding from God. Some of us are like Jonah and we run from God. Some of us are like Gideon and we hide in the wine press. Some of us are like Peter and hide in plain sight and make denials. When it comes to doing what God wants done what are the fears we face? What is it that would keep us from being obedient to God? We all fear failure. We have the idea that we can’t do what God wants done. We fear starting and not being able to

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complete the task. The fear of failure has kept many people from accomplishing what God wanted done. Moses feared failure because he believed the people would not follow him. Gideon feared failure because he was the least in his family. Paul feared failure because of his past reputation. See, we all have the fear of failure. But that fear can be overcome if we are willing to trust God and follow close to Him. We may fall down but we have not failed if we get up again and again. We all fear rejection. Some were willing to follow Saul but there were some who questioned his ability. There will always be someone who will question your ability and reject your leadership. Does that rejection mean that you shouldn’t try? Jesus was rejected so you’re in good company. The fear of rejection is one of the mind. It’s our way of escaping responsibility and placing the blame on someone else. Not everyone is going to accept your ideas or leadership. Don’t worry about it. If God has called you He will equip you. Now get over it and do what you’re supposed to do. God had changed Saul’s heart but he had to learn to completely trust God. We must also learn to trust God and understand that God calls us, equips us, and provides for us. All we must do is be willing to go and do what He wants done. I have prayed for you this morning. I pray that we stop hiding in the stuﬀ of life and get about the business of what God has for us to do.

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News of $65 to $75 million Great Plains project excites By Dave Pearce News of a $65 to $75 million expansion project at Green Plains Mount Vernon, LLC, highlighted the Thursday evening meeting of the Posey County Area Plan Commission. Green Plains Inc. is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. Plant Manager Dan Labhart was on hand at the Hovey House meeting to tell the APC more about the proposed addition to the plant. The plant is located at 8999 West Franklin Road, Mount Vernon. The plant sits on nearly 90 acres and Labhart’s request for approval on the Site Development Plan was granted. “The expansion is actually an additional feed separation process,” Labhart told the group. “It will yield higher protein for our dry feeds.” The current protein level for the company’s food products is about 30 percent while expected protein percentage through the new process is guaranteed at over 50 percent and will likely yield 60 percent of higher. The new MSC building will be 80 by 130 feet and will be used to store equipment. “Ethanol is actually a separation process,” Labhart explained. “You take the alcohol and separate it into water and what becomes feed for the cattle, poultry and swine.”

‘Commissioners’ continued from Page A1 ing to County Auditor Meagen Greenwell and that will be an issue to advertise. After some discussion, Commissioner Randy Thornburg made a motion to approve the awards, with the exception of Dutchman’s Farms. He was concerned it was owned by a fellow Commissioner and said later that “it just doesn’t look right.” “I didn’t apply for the grant as I don’t run the books anymore for the business. I will be glad to recuse myself from the vote though,” Schmitz announced. “They must all be voted on together as one unit. So you don’t think anybody should get any money?” Collins queried. County Attorney Joe Harrison reiterated the idea by stating, “You can’t just make one exception, so you don’t want to give it to anybody now?” Thornburg responded, “Yes, I vote to table this to next meeting. I would like to explore the legalities of Dutchman’s Farms first.” Dutchman Farm’s did receive a Small Business Grant in the first round of award money last year and nothing was said by Thornburg then, but he said he was unaware of it at the time. Auditor Meagan Greenwell said this decision not to award the money yet will affect the timetable in place to have meetings and do the OCRA administrative work. She will have to contact the EDP to hold things up to make awards. The 15 recipients will be notified of the delay. The Commissioners ad-

dressed their options on the state ordinance concerning voting by electronic participation. The state is requiring an ordinance be officially adopted since the State of Emergency allowing for the process this past year has been lifted. The Commissioners could choose the one offered by the State and adopted by most agencies. Thornburg prepared a revised version of the ordinance and submitted it to be considered as version two. He opened the discussion by making a motion to pass version two. Schmitz seconded it. The State’s ordinance allows for an elected official to participate electronically at a meeting up to 50 percent of the year. A board member may attend two consecutive board meetings by electronic communication, but must attend at least one board meeting in person between any two sets of electronic consecutive meetings. The exception to this is military service, illness, death of a relative or an emergency threatening injury. Version Two allows for a Commissioner to attend six meetings a year electronically. This is 25 percent of all meetings and is in line with FMLA. Collins remarked, “I’m checking with other local groups and by and large, most counties are approving version one. All thing being equal, I recommend version one.” Collins added that the ordinance stipulates that the member participating electronically must be able to be seen and heard by the other members.

Green Plains owns and operates 11 biorefineries in Indiana, 90-day period that tabling further action will allow. Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Tennessee. The platform The next Area Plan Commission meeting will be held on July has the capacity to produce nearly 1.0 billion gallons of biofuels 29 at the Posey County 4-H Fair Community Center beginning annually. at 5 p.m. The meeting will address solely the first actual applicaThe Mount Vernon facility brings in approximately 50 percent tion for industrial solar in Posey County and will involve a public of incoming raw materials by truck and the other 50 percent by hearing. The meeting is expected to last four to five hours. rail. The finished product in just about the same percentages at this time. In the future. Labhart expects more to be moved by rail. In other action: •The APC approved the split of a lot at 10901 Middle Mount Vernon Road. Michael and Jolene Hemmer will add half the lot to their property while neighbor Scott A. Hartmann will be the owner of the other half. •The APC approved the site development plans for Nix Companies which will add a 65 by 152 pre-engineered steel building to an already-standing 60 by 300 building. The end result will help Nix be able to take on more and larger projects and eventually move most or all of the Fletchall Street operation to the Frontage Road site. •Four complaints were addressed. The complaint on property located at 515 Locust Street in Mount Vernon has moved into the courts system with the initial hearing set for July 26 at 11 a.m. The complaint regarding property owned by David Eaton at 425 N. Canal showed that corrective action has been taken regarding parking complaints and no further action is needed at this time. The complaint by neighbor Mitch Wagner on property located at 100 S. Sharp Street in Poseyville was addressed. The property Lisa Howard, left, and Brittney Hoehn spent the is owned by Steve and Derek Collins and a large garage building was recently placed on the site. The Town of Poseyville has a better part of Saturday manning the check-out table statute that a garage building cannot be placed on property with- at their Cynthiana garage sale. The town-wide event is out a house. Collins agreed to get the building moved within the held annually. Photo by Theresa Bratcher The public must be allowed to simultaneously attend and observe the meeting. “Are we equipped to do that?” he asked. Greenwell answered, “We are equipped to broadcast the meeting. I have the ability to put our PowerPoints on and can share my screen on all broadcasts or they can participate by phone call. “I think the first option is ridiculous overkill. It allows you to do most anything. Elected officials need to be here. If you are going to run for office, be here. We don’t have to do what everyone else is doing in the state. Just because they all do it, doesn’t mean we have to,” Thornburg observed. Schmitz asked, “Does the state favor one over the other?” County Attorney Joe Harrison said, “Most approve the state’s version, number one, but again option two is in front of you all.” Schmitz then withdrew his second on Thornburg’s original motion to pass version two. He then made a motion to wait until after the Posey County Council makes its decision at their next meeting, as it needs to be uniform for the county. Posey County Council President Heather Allyn spoke and said it is on their agenda for the meeting on July 13 remarking, “We had some difficult meetings on wind and solar and we had the option to participate electronically, but we all attended and did not “duck” out of a meeting. We did not take advantage of this possibility. Where was

the outrage when Bob Gentil went to Florida in winter and missed so many meetings, even when he was President of the Council? Wouldn’t it have been more valuable if he could’ve voted electronically? I’ve only missed one meeting ever, but I joined it electronically.” The vote to table the decision until after the Council meeting received aye votes from Commissioners Collins and Schmitz and Commissioner Thornburg voted nay. In other business: • County Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk gave the annual report on county road paving. There are 333 paved roads, 128 chip n’seal and 233 gravel roads. Basically, one third of county roads are still gravel. He was asked how that compares to other counties by Collins. Schenk was unsure of the exact figure, but said he knows Gibson County does have more gravel roads • “We need to decide what to do with Bridge 211, a pony truss bridge over Wolf Creek on Wildeman Road in Marrs Township. The road is very narrow and we wanted to replace it five years ago, but it is on the historical bridges list which will add to the cost,” Schenk explained. He has three contractors interested in the bridge and will open up bids at the next meeting. He speculated the engineering plan alone, being historical, may run about $66,000. • Christopher Greathouse addressed the Commissioners to inquire how they deter-

‘Teacher Talk’ continued from Page A1 the weekly trivia trysts. Their oldest daughter, Brittany, is married and lives in Medina, Ohio. Younger daughter Brooke, is also married and resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Their son Eric is married and lives nearer to home in

Evansville. They have two grandchildren and “one on the way.” Husband Ron retired from SABIC after 37 years on the job and Madonna is thinking about retiring from the school district “in about three more

years.” In the meantime, they plan to continue to compete for the Trivia prizes. “We’ve won a few second and third place award gift cards, but we are going for that first place,” she said with a determined smile.

mine which gravel roads do get paved. He made a case to consider Smith School Road to Lower New Harmony Road to Greathouse Road for paving. “Our taxes are going up and our property values are going down. This is one of the worst roads in the county and is used as a major thoroughfare in the area. There are five cemeteries on the route and funeral attendees must go at least 3-4 miles on gravel road to attend. There are 10 houses on Greathouse Road alone. “It was a good blacktop road in the 1980s, but six big springs on it have made pieces fall in through the years. We need to get somebody to come out and look at it,” he pleaded. The Commissioners agreed to go out and look at it and Greathouse gave them his phone number. • A letter to employees was approved on dealing with overtime compensation issues. Auditor Maegen Greenwell explained there are two employees with over 240 hours and they will be paid down. No more comp hours will be allowed to build up like that afterwards. • Commissioners authorized $29,800 be allocated for survey work to mark the pipelines for the Western Bypass Project between CountryMark and the county • Chris Neaveill, EMS Director, gave an update on his EMS Director search. Dr. Gilbert will start on October 1, after the 90 day notice request from Dr. Stevenson is completed. He said he still has one EMT position open, but has no candidates at the moment for it. Since he can hire starting August 1, he will advertise the position mid-July.

• The Copperline Road issue on the agenda was not addressed as slated speaker Chris Theodosis was not in attendance at the meeting. • The Commissioners voted to give permission to plant two oak trees on the east side of the courthouse square. “It will not cost the county a thing,” President Collins reported. • Justin Rutledge, County Community Corrections Director, was approved to send in two grants to the Department of Corrections that are ongoing. • County Treasurer Vicki Peerman reported that she and Greenwell set the date for the county tax sale as October 18 at 10 a.m. at the Hovey House. There are 135 certified properties included. She said 310 courtesy letters have been sent out and owners can pay up taxes until October 18. • Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Fortune reported that $41,737.50 was billed in June to Vanderburgh County for housing inmates per diem. The recent count for today was 79 Posey County inmates, 20 Department of Corrections, and 28 Vanderburgh County inmates for a total of 127. Seven more inmates are expected later in the week from Vanderburgh County. • Thornburg asked him if the radio reception issues have been resolved. Fortune was unsure as he just came on from a recent vacation and indicated that Sheriff Tom Latham would be better to ask. However, he did think there still might be problems, especially near Cynthiana. “We want to make sure our deputies are safe,” Commissioner Thornburg told him.

‘MSDMV’ continued from Page A1 Tommi Rock as a Special Education teacher at West Elementary School. Jessica Anselman resigned as assistant high school girls’ swim coach and Kaytlyn Shell as a high school guard instructor. Both were on half stipends. They also adopted a resolution permitting Amy Hueftle to attend the virtual Facing the Future Together conference on July 21-23. Special Education funds will cover the expenses. In other school board action: • The board adopted revised Policy #202.20 on Responsible Technology Use as recommended by the administration after discussion. It is a technology systems user policy. Technology systems encompass computers, servers, telephones, copy machines, mobile devices, computer networks, internet services, related equipment, software and connections. In it, users are notified that all electronic messages and files stored on schoolbased technology systems are school property and are not private. All communications may be subject to public access and may be preserved for retrieval by authorized parties. Students may not advertise the sale of items for personal gain. • Due to additional pandemic funding available to the USDA, student breakfast and lunch meals will remain free for 2021-22 for all students. The new federal program mandates that adult meals be charged at a higher rate to match the higher reimbursement rate for students. The board approved prices for the 2021-22 school year for adult breakfast at $2.50 and adult lunch at $4.60. They were raised from $2.10 and $3.40, respectively. • Information to the board included the School Lunch Report for May. A total of 19,732 free lunches were served that

month and 6,801 free breakfasts in the district. • Director of Business Loren Evans reported on the Tax Draw Summary. Details are available in the Administrative Office for anyone having questions. • Beth McFadin Higgins and Kathy Weinzapfel agreed to serve as volunteers for the High Ability Committee for the 2021-22 school year. • School Superintendent Matt Thompson announced the following important dates: Tuesday, August 3: High School Freshman Orientation at 6:30 p.m. and Marrs Elementary Kindergarten Meet and Greet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Farmersville Elementary Kindergarten Meet and Greet will be on Thursday, August 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. West Elementary will hold its Kindergarten Meet and Greet on Monday, August 9 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Staff will return to school on Monday August 9 and students return on Tuesday, August 10. The Junior High Open House will be on Monday, August 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Curricular materials (textbook) rental fees can be paid through the Skyward app via credit or debit card beginning July 19 or at any school office via check or money order beginning on July 27. Cash payments will only be accepted at the high school. No payments will be accepted at any school on Monday, August 9 to allow for school to start up the next day. • The next board meeting is slated for Monday, July 19 at 5:45 p.m. at Mount Vernon Senior High School in the Media center. Board meetings in August will focus on the school district budget which is scheduled to be adopted at an October meeting. The public is always invited to attend.

‘Sweitz’ continued from Page A1 law enforcement was able to determine the location of Swiertz by “pinging” his cell phone location. Swiertz was located traveling on Interstate 64 in Posey County. Once law enforcement attempted to stop Swiertz’s vehicle, he let a female passenger out of the vehicle and attempted to flee the area. Law enforcement ultimately deployed stop sticks, which were successful and officers were able to stop the vehicle and place Swiertz in custody. Court records further show that Swiertz later admitted to law enforcement that he had been stalking his ex-

girlfriend because he was upset about a child visitation issue. He further stated that he was aware of the protective order and knew he wasn’t allowed on the victim’s property. Swiertz confessed to forcefully removing the victim from her property and into his truck, which he had parked approximately 200 yards away from the residence, while armed with a knife. During the sentencing hearing, the victim’s family testified about the impact Swiertz’s actions have had on the victim and her family. Posey County Prosecutor Thomas

Clowers stated, “What the victim suffered through is unimaginable. My thoughts and prayers remain with her and her family. Thankfully, because of the quick actions taken by her family and law enforcement, the victim was located and able to return home to her family. I’m grateful for the dedicated work of Det. (Kyle) Reidford and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Georgianne Mastison in this case. Their efforts, along with the victim’s courage to stand up against her abuser, allowed my office to hold Mr. Swiertz accountable for his actions.”

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APL News June 1 through July 31 - Alexandrian Public Library Summer Reading Challenge - Register with Beanstack or you can call or visit the library for more information and to get signed up. July 14 at 3:30 p.m. - Hovey Lake - Join us at Hovey Lake to hear Zach, manager of the Park, show and tell us about the ﬁsh and wildlife of this very unique wilderness, and the interesting history behind this special natural area, in our own Posey County, and all it has to oﬀer. Bring a chair and your mask and meet us in the parking lot and shelter house at 3:30 p.m.. No registration is required. July 15, 22 and 29 at 10 a.m. - Adult Draw-

ing and Watercolor Workshops - This free series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. We will be meeting in the Ohio/Wabash room for the ﬁrst workshop. Masks are required. If you have questions call Stan Campbell at 812-838-3286. Must provide your own art supplies for this program. July 15 at 10 a.m. - Take & Make Tween, Teen and Adult Craft VIRTUAL: Rainbow rope key chain - Join Joan and Amanda as they make a rainbow rope key chain. Most supplies provided. Registration begins July 1. July 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. - Virtual Laughs and Crafts - Join us on our library’s Facebook page. We will read a story, sing songs, enjoy

fun activities, and learn about a fun take-it-andmake-it craft kit. July 17 and 24 at 10 a.m. - Chapter Chats - Join us on our Facebook page to hear Miss Janis read a selection from the book Magic Tree House #47. July 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. - Virtual Story Times - Join us on our Facebook page at 10:30 for a virtual story time. You will also receive information on a take-it-and-make-it craft kit. July 20 at 10 a.m. - Delicious Demos With Marriah: Fried Plantain - Join Marriah for a virtual demonstration on how to make Fried Plantain. For similar recipes, check out our A to Z Food America and A to Z World Food data-

bases on our website. July 20 at 2 p.m. - Teen Crafternoon: Tie Dye - Registration is required and is open now. July 21 at 10 a.m. - Fabric Arts LIVE: Cute coin purse - Join Monica as she shows you how to create this cute coin purse. Can’t make the live session? Sign up for the virtual class on our Facebook page, also on July 21 at 10 a.m. Registration required. Note: To register for any of our free adult, teen or children project kits, go to the event calendar on our website at alexandrianpl.org then click on the day of the event or call the library at 812-838-3286. You can also visit the Information Desk.

Court News and Legal Advertisements Arrests June 29 Allen Wisecaver - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Unlawful Entry by a Serious Sex Oﬀender - PCS Joseph Eisner - Sebree, Ky. Intimidation - PCS Francisco Martinez - Mount Vernon - Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana - ISP June 30 Lisa Bailey - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended, Synthetic Urine - PCS Tyler Gomez - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Posses2021-229 STATE OF INDIANA

sion of Paraphernalia - PCS July 1 Frederick Davidson, Jr. Mount Vernon - Warrant, Cruelty to an Animal (petition to revoke - PCS Criston Carson - Mount Vernon - Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Syringe, Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug, Operating Without Ever Receiving a License, Possession of a Schedule I, II, III, IV, V, Possession of Paraphernalia - MVPD July 2 Tyler Gomez - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Neglect of a Dependent, Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled

) POSEY CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: 2021 TERM COUNTY OF POSEY ) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2106-ES-000048 IN THE MATTER OF THE ) SUPERVISED ESTATE OF ) BEITY L. LUPFER, ) DECEASED. ) NOTICE OF SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF INDIANA In the matter of the estate of Betty L. Lupfer, Deceased Notice is hereby given that William Lindauer was on the 25th day of June, 2021, appointed Executor of the estate of Betty L. Lupfer, deceased, who died on May 9, 2021. All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine ( 9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, this 25th day of June, 2021 Kay Kilgore, Clerk Posey Circuit Court Donna Curtis Deputy BENDER LAW, LLC William H. Bender #3734-65 17 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 430 Poseyville, Indiana 47633 Phone(s): (812) 874-3636 or (812) 985-2102 Fax: (812) 874-3637 E-mail: William@BenderLaw.biz Published in the Posey County News on July 6, July 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

Substances (petition to revoke bond - PCS July 3 September Smiley - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person (petition to revoke - PCS September Smiley - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Possession of a Controlled Substance-Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV (petition to revoke - PCS September Smiley - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Battery, Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Mischief - PCS July 6 Erich Reutter - Evansville - Driving While Suspended PCS Erich Reutter - Evansville Warrant, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person (petition to revoke PCS

Lisa Bailey - Evansville Warrant, Theft, Cruelty to an Animal (petition to revoke PCS July 7 John Stephan - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated More Than .15 - PCS Michael Eagleson - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Possession of Marijuana (motion to impose - MVPD John Neary - Evansville Operating While Intoxicated More Than .15 - ISP July 8 Cindy Bradley - Mount Vernon - Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS Lance McCullough - Wadesville - Warrant, Intimidation x 2, Harassment by Means of Telephone Call - ISP Justin Gibbs - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended -

ISP William Sellers - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated - MVPD June 9 Trey Sensmeier - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated - MVPD Complaints June 26 6:29 a.m. - Theft - Blue with green back tire and yellow front tire - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 1:36 p.m. Breaking and Entering - Male and female subjects are trying to break into caller’s house. Caller is advising that female is sitting in a chair in the back deck - Third Street, Mount Vernon 2:11 p.m. Harassment - Caller advised that a truck has driven up into her yard and parked at her porch - Third Street, Mount Vernon 2:24 p.m. Disturbing the

2021-239 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that application has been made for the rezoning of certain real estate lying in Robinson Township, Posey County, Indiana, to make changes in the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of Posey County, Indiana, pursuant to The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville, and Unincorporated Posey County for the following described real estate: REZONING: Docket No: 21-07-RE-APC Applicant: Steve Noelle Owner: James & Kathy A. Petrig Premises: Gross Point Exempt Subdivision Lot 1 Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 5 South, Range 12 West, lying in Robinson Township, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as 10301 Damm Road, Wadesville, Indiana. Containing 2 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office). Nature of Case: Petition to rezone property from A (Agricultural) Zoning District to R-1 (Residential Single-Family) Zoning District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County. Hearing: The petition has been set for public hearing before the Area Plan Commission on August 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hovey House at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Written objections to the proposal that is filed with the Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard at the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary. POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on July 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

Peace - Caller advised that her son is out of control, trying to kick in a TV and throwing things. Caller advised he has been drinking - Ramsey Court, Evansville 2:51 p.m. Officer Standby Caller advised she was going to pick up her children and received a text stating that if she showed up he would put a bullet in her head - French Road, Mount Vernon June 29 1:10 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Father of caller’s children threatening to take them away. Verbal only - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 7:25 a.m. - Vandalism Building and trailer spray painted - Locust Street, Mount Vernon 10:03 a.m. - Controlled Substance Problem - Strong smell of drugs in apartment - Edson Street, Mount Vernon 1:42 p.m. Drive Off - Drive off at the gas station. Dark Durango - Church Street, New Harmony 6:00 p.m. Threatening - Caller advised her ex threatened her and advised he was on his way to her house - Elk Trail Drive, Evansville July 1 8:54 a.m. - Theft - Caller advised they just had a subject steal $400 in gas and merchandise - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 6:48 p.m. Trespassing - Advised female subject is in his yard and won’t leave - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon

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Court News and Legal Advertisements continued 9:08 p.m. General Complaint - Girlfriend busted a window out of his truck last night - Kimball Street, Mount Vernon July 6 12:58 p.m. Theft - Caller works for the company that services the air machines. He advised it has been broken into - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 2:18 p.m. Citizen Dispute Advised there is a tree service trimming trees at the cemetery. Caller advised that one of the branches has fallen on his fence and damaged it. Caller advised he did not want the town marshal because he believes that the service is working for the city Pine Street, Poseyville 3:53 p.m. Vandalism - Caller advised that someone has spray painted a gang sign on the building - Southwind Plaza, Mount Vernon 5:49 p.m. Trespassing - Caller advised that someone went onto their property and broke their table they have outside Broadway Avenue, Evansville 6:31 p.m. Message - Caller advised that he would like to speak with a deputy reference an issue with his neighbor Reich Lane, Evansville 6:35 p.m. Message - Caller advised that a red Ford truck stopped outside the motel and took pictures of her daughters in the pool. Caller advised that the truck has since left but she would like to speak with an oﬃcer - Highway 69, Mount Vernon 6:49 p.m. Message - Request to speak with deputy about a job he was doing in Wadesville where the people are not paying the bill - Main Street, Wadesville July 7 12:14 a.m. - Extra Patrol Four subjects jumped caller’s sister in Evansville tonight. Advised they are going to his house to tear up their home and their cars. Caller advised he is not home, they are at the hospital - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 1:16 a.m. - Theft - Someone stole caller’s bicycle in the alley way - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 12:57 p.m. Threatening Meet with caller reference a female and a male beating on her door - Vine Street, Mount Vernon 2:19 p.m. Citizen Dispute - Advised he bought a 2006 Johnny Pig Motorcycle. Advised the guy got a new title and is now trying to sell it again Short Sycamore Street, Mount Vernon 2:49 p.m. Domestic Violence - Caller advised the father of the child was refusing to give the child to her. Child is now screaming in the background. Male is punching car window - Fredrick/Brewery Street, New Harmony

5:30 p.m. Suspicious - Advised there is a female, black shirt, jeans, with dark hair, walking around looking in houses and vehicles. Caller’s husband spoke to the female. Advised she didn’t know where she was coming from and going to. Acted like she was lot - Wolﬂin Street, Mount Vernon 6:01 p.m. Domestic Violence - Caller advised daughter attacked her. Very verbal at this time - Nation Road, Mount Vernon 7:54 p.m. Threatening Caller advised a male subject is threatening him and his female companion - Mary Anderson Road, Wadesville 8:53 p.m. Threatening - Advised male subject is caller’s son and threatened to come to residence to kick door in to retrieve a bike from the yard Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon 11:04 p.m. Threatening Caller advised she is getting threatening messages again from the subject at Lynn Drive - Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon 11:25 p.m. Threatening Neighbors were looking in caller’s backyard with a ﬂashlight, looking around. Caller confronted them and they asked if she stole their hose. Advised that neighbor then threatened to damage caller’s property Third Street, Mount Vernon 11:32 - Domestic Violence - Two males and female, one male seems to be hitting female - Locust Street, Mount Vernon July 8 7:31 p.m. Suspicious - Caller advised white male, wearing jeans with a tan shirt, black shoes, ball cap, is extremely drunk and cannot walk. Caller advised male subject is on the boat dock at this time and she is afraid he is going to fall in the water - Mount Vernon Riverfront, Mount Vernon Marriage Applications David Lee Bryant, 64, Mount Vernon and Loretta Lynn Gottman, 57, Mount Vernon Brooklyn Bebout, 18, Mount Vernon and Dylan Donohue,

22, Mount Vernon Larry Eugene Thomas, 76, Bowling Green, Ohio and Mary Etta McDaniel Sands, 72, Bowling Green, Ohio Kirsten Davis, 25, Mount Vernon and Trimaine Fitz-Albert Johnson, 32, Mount Vernon Kelsey Ellen Georgesen, 27, New Harmony and Anthony Michael Rideout, 30, New Harmony Johnathon Warren Winkler, 25, Owensboro, Ky. and Shannon Maria Wright, 23, Owensboro, Ky. Michael Frymire, 27, New Harmony and Angel Dawn Pierson, 36, New Harmony Abigail Bryant, 21, Carmi, Ill. and Caleb Jonathan Kingsley, 23, Edmond, Texas Jason Williams, 45, Mount Vernon and Sarah Beach, 41, Mount Vernon Owen Drew Lewis, 43, New Harmony and Anne-Claire Delphine Limon, 40, New Harmony Kevin Jay Redman, 56, Mount Vernon and Sabrina Arlean Oliver, 43, Mount Vernon Jason Gibson, 33, Mount Vernon and Brooklynn Cox, 29, Mount Vernon Amy Jean Menger, 36, Mount Vernon and Roy Leonard Fleenor, 49, Mount Vernon Anthony Michael Stepro, 46, Mount Vernon and Lindsey Wynter Marlor, 40, Mount Vernon Austin William Kaiser, 20, New Harmony and Monica Yavonne Hindenlang, 19, New Harmony Lori Rose Egbert, 35, Wadesville and Michael Allen Bosma, 52, Wadesville Michael Lee Bailey, 44, Mount Vernon and Tabatha Kay Herrington, 37, Mount Vernon Zachary Lee Turner, 31, Mount Vernon and Jessica Marie Rogers, 39, Mount Vernon Tarah Thornburg, 23, Mount Vernon and Wyatt Joseph Duckworth, 22, Mount Vernon Alan Dean Moll, Jr., 42,

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PUBLIC NOTICE Maha Energy (Indiana) Inc., 139B Illinois Route 1, Grayville, Illinois, 62844 has submitted to the Division of Oil and Gas a request to add injection zones(s) for a Class II Saltwater Disposal well being used for the injection of produced brine. This well is located in Section 35, Township 3 South, Range 14 West, Posey County, Indiana. The subject well, H. C. Ford #4, permit #40159 will be injecting ﬂuid into the Tar Springs Sandstone within the depth interval of 2239 feet to 2308 feet, the Cypress Sandstone within the depth interval of 2558 feet to 2718 feet, the Benoist Sandstone within the depth interval of 2717 feet to 2739 feet, and the Aux Vases Sandstone within the depth interval of 2826 feet to 2841 feet at a maximum injection pressure rate not to exceed 1100 pounds per spare inch. The maximum injection rate for this well will not exceed 1500 barrels per day. Written comments and objections, a request for a copy of this application or a request for an informal hearing concerning this application must be submitted to the Division of Oil and Gas within 15 days from the publication date of this notice and should be mailed to: Division of Oil and Natural Gas Department of Natural Resources Attn: Technical Section 402 W. Washington St., Room 293 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2748 Published in the Posey County News on July 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-241 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 12,2021 at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Upon the following Special Use application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: SPECIAL USE: DOCKET NO: 21-11-SU-BZA APPLICANT: Mathew Seifert OWNER: Mathew R. Seifert PREMISES: Lot 2 Seifert Caborn Road Exempt II Division Part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 7 South, Range 12 West, lying in Marrs Township, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as 7150 Allison Lane, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Containing 2.001 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office). NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Special Use for a 16’ x 76’ singlewide mobile home in an A (Agricultural) Zoning District Section 153.032 (B) (5) Use Unit 9 Mobile Home Dwelling of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County. POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on July 13, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-222 SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) CAUSE NO. 65D01-2104-MF-000140 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO AS TRUSTEE, FOR BANKAMERICA MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT TRUST V, SENIOR/SUBORDINATE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1998-2, Plaintiff, vs. DONNA F. BURGESS, Defendant. NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Indiana to the Defendant(s) above named, and any other person who may be concerned. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is: Complaint on Note and to Foreclose Mortgage on Real Estate Against the property commonly known as 401 Ramsey Ct, Evansville, IN 47712-8745 and described as follows: Lot Number 26 in County Homes Subdivision, a subdivision located in the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Thirty-six (36) Township Five (5) South, Range Twelve (12) West and the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Thirty-five (35), Township Five (5) South, Range Twelve (12) West, Robinson Township, Posey County, Indiana as per Plat thereof recorded Deed Record 144 at Page 721 in the Office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana. This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named defendant(s) whose whereabouts are unknown: Donna F. Burgess If you have a claim for relief against the plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer or response. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit, and if you fail to do so a judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded, by the Plaintiff. FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C. By: BARRY T BARNES Attorney No. 19657-49 Attorney for Plaintiff BARRY T. BARNES FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C. 8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 237-2727 NOTICE FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Posey County News on June 29, July 6, July 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

Mount Vernon and Bonnie Jean McCarty, 39, Mount Vernon Mary Ann Hershberger, 42, Mount Vernon and Eric Anthony Hershberger, 42, Mount Vernon David S. Carmack, 52, Mount Vernon and Teresa K. Jarvis, 58, Mount Vernon Megan Jeanette Wildeman, 24, Evansville and Tanner Edward Fritch, 25, Evansville Shauna Nichole Thompson, 35, Mount Vernon and Michael Eugene Nelligan, 32, Mount Vernon Kimberly Embrey, 25, Mount Vernon and Jakab Williams, 19, Mount Vernon Victoria Eden Michelle Poulton, 28, Poseyville and James Jared Lockwood, 42, Poseyville Michael Games, 35, Evansville and Gail Turpen, 34,

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2021-235 NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals at the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 1000 West Fourth Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620, to the hour of 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, July 29, 2021, from prospective purchasers of two large lots of surplus technology items, including: Lot 1 Promethean ActivBoards (Qty: ~60) Hitachi and Dukane Projectors (ceiling mount, Qty: ~60) Dell Optiplex desktop computers/monitors (Qty: ~250) Lot 2 Apple MacBook Air 11” laptops (Qty: ~700) Apple iPad tablets (Qty: ~500) Offer to Purchase forms and additional detailed information about these items are available at the office of the Superintendent of Schools at the address shown above. Prospective purchasers will be required to submit a sealed proposal to purchase one or both Lots in their entirety. Technology items will not be offered for sale individually. Questions about surplus items being offered for sale and requests to view the items should be addressed to Loren Evans, Director of Business, MSD of Mt. Vernon, 1000 West Fourth Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 or by calling 812-8384471. Dr. Matthew Thompson Superintendent of Schools Published in the Posey County News on July 13, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-240 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Upon the following Variance application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 21-12-V-BZA APPLICANT: Randy Northrop OWNER: Randy H. & Mary R. Northrop PREMISES: Lot Number 10 in Mueller Manor Subdivision in the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 6 South, Range 12 West, lying in Marrs Township, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as 11318 James Drive, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Containing 1.03 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on ﬁle at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Oﬃce). NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Variance for placement of a pool in the side yard in an R- 1 (Residential Single-Family) Zoning District under Section 153.024 (B) (7) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County. POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on July 13, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-236

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA C/O POSEY COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE 126 E. THIRD STREET, SUITE 220 MT. VERNON, INDIANA 47620 LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE POSEY COUNTY RURAL BROADBAND PROJECT Notice is hereby given by the Board of Commissioners of Posey County, Indiana (“Posey County”) that it recently entered into Rural Broadband Economic Development Agreement with Mainstream Fiber Networks, LLC (“Mainstream”) to construct and install high speed fiber optic internet service availability for homes and businesses located within Posey County (the “Project”). With regard to the Project, pursuant to this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”), Posey County seeks sealed written responses from qualified Indiana engineering firms to perform Project management services and Project construction administration services on behalf of Posey County. Posey County intends to enter into a contract with the selected engineering firm to act as the overall Project Manager for Posey County with regard to the Project. In addition to Project management services and Project contract administration services, the selected engineering firm shall be required to provide monthly Project update reports to the Board of Commissioners of Posey County and to the Posey County Council. Posey County will select the engineering firm based on the qualifications and fee structure set forth in the proposals which are submitted in response to this RFQ. Principal criteria for selection are: (1) experience in providing construction management and administration services; (2) demonstrated management competency; and (3) at least three (3) references from any current or former clients. Responses to this RFQ shall be submitted on or before Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. to: Board of Commissioners of Posey County c/o Posey County Auditor’s Office 126 E. Third Street, Room 220 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 or to: Board of Commissioners of Posey County Hovey House Meeting Room 330 Walnut Street Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 no later than 9:00a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. It is anticipated that the Board of Commissioners of Posey County will select a qualified engineering firm to provide such requested Project management services and construction administration services at its regularly scheduled County Commissioners’ meeting to be held on August 17, 2021. Dated this 7th day of July, 2021. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA By Bill Collins, Commissioner President Published in the Posey County News on July 13, July 20, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-238

CITY OF MOUNT VERNON , IN UNSAFE BUILDING ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY 520 MAIN STREET MT. VERNON, IN 47620 812-838-5576 William Jason Hancock Daniel H. Hancock Larry Tucker RE: Unsafe Building Notice for the Property located at 315 W. 8th Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Parcel #65-27-08-112-061.000-018 This letter is concerning the structure on the above parcel of real estate located in Mt. Vernon, IN. The structure located on the above property has been determined to be an unsafe building. The condition of the building also contributes to blight and decrease in property values in the neighborhood. Attached is a list of violations which exist on this building. This Notice requires that you: 1. bring the structure up to code and correct all violations noted; or 2. remove the structure within 30 days from the date of this letter. If you fail to take the action required above within the specified time period, the City will take further action which will involve a hearing before the Building Hearing Officer. City ordinances and State statutes also provide for fines, costs and liens in the event violations are found to exist. If you have questions, please call me at the number listed above. Sincerely, Sherry Willis Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority cc: City Attorney This instrument was prepared by: Indiana Code 36-2-11-15(d) Sherry Willis I affirm under the penalties of Mt. Vernon Building Commissioner perjury that I have taken reasonable City Hall Annex care to redact each Social Security 520 Main Street number in this document, unless Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 required by law. Telephone: (812) 838-5576 Sherry Willis, Building Commissioner 315 W. 8th Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Violations: Unsafe Building - IN Code 36-7-9-4(a)( 4) A public-nuisance Unsafe Building - IN Code 36-7-9-4(a)(6) Vacant and not maintained in a manner that would allow human habitation Ordinance 2013-13 Local Property Maintenance Code for Exterior Maintenance of Residential and Commercial Buildings (attached) Item #9 General Exterior Condition - The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so not to pose a threat to the public health or, safety, welfare, or be a public nuisance. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface-coated where required to prevent deterioration. Item# 10 Protective Treatment - All exterior surfaces including, but not limited to doors, door and window frames and trim shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Outside walls and wood around windows shall protected from the elements. Item#13 Roofs and Drainage - The roof and flashing shall be sound and tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roofing shall be installed as designed by its manufacturer. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Every structure shall have adequate gutters and downspouts in sound condition maintained in good repair to divert normal rainwater from the roof to an available storm sewer or to other areas on the premises, not including a sanitary sewer, where dispersal of water will not adversely affect the foundation of any structure and will not cause a public hazard. If there is no storm sewer available, the downspouts shall terminate above grade with a diverter and splash block to direct water away from the foundation of any structure, and in a manner that will not cause a public hazard. Item #17 Windows and Doorframes - Every window, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather-tight. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be easily opened and capable of being held in position by window hardware. Item# 18 Insect Screens - Doors, windows and other outside openings utilized or required for ventilation purposes serving any structure containing habitable rooms, food preparation areas, foot service areas, or any area where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged, or stored, shall be supplied with tightly fitting screens of not less than sixteen mesh per inch. Published in the Posey County News on July 13, July 20, July 27, 2021 - hspaxlp

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G B J J R Charles Constantine was a Greek immigrant who relocated to Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma in 1905. Charles bought the Pawhuska House Hotel that had been opened in the 1880’s and he converted the business to the Constantine Theater in 1914. After Constantine sold the theater in 1926 it was renamed the Kihekah Theater. It operated as a movie house from 1926 until it closed in 1981. It has been beautifully restored by the community and once again serves the public as The Constantine Theater. Numerous

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The play’s the thing volunteers have donated money and countless hours of their time to preserving this iconic community asset. The Constantine will be open to the public free of charge for several hours during the Cavalcade Rodeo weekend of July 16th to 17th, 2021. The Redwine family will be having a family reunion jam session, art exhibit and new book launching event during parts of each day and The Constantine will open its concession stand also. Mr. Constantine was furthering the Greek theater tradition that began with the western world’s ﬁrst theater about 500 B.C. It was located in Athens, Greece on the side of the high hill upon which the Acropolis was built and it was named in honor of the Greek god of wine, Di-

onysus. Playwrites such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes began the ancient tradition of entertainment and enlightenment that carries on to today. Along the way such giants of literature as William Shakespeare in England drew upon the wisdom of those marvelous Greeks. Shakespeare’s theater, The Globe, in London is where Hamlet, Act II, scene 2, said “The play’s the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the King.” Hamlet used a play within a play to expose his uncle’s murder of Hamlet’s father. Human nature has often been examined through art but sometimes art is just for fun; not every play is a tragedy. The weekend of July 16 and 17 is to be one of the lighter variety.

The Constantine has been the scene of countless performances over the years and Peg and I were honored to have been invited to exhibit our homemade movie and preview our historical novel JUDGE LYNCH! at the ﬁrst Ben Johnson, Jr. Film Festival that was held at The Constantine Theater June 11, 2011. Our new novel Unanimous for Murder is a sequel to JUDGE LYNCH!. We are looking forward to once again enjoying the historic atmosphere of the Constantine and maybe re-showing our 19-minute movie. We do not need any extras. Pawhuska’s favorite son, Ben (Son) Johnson, won an academy award for his portrayal of the owner of the sole movie theater in a small Texas village. The movie, The Last

Picture Show, was a metaphor for lost innocence and a declining town. When the theater in that small community closed the town died as did the hopes of its residents. But thanks to the eﬀorts of numerous volunteers, Pawhuska’s theater remains vibrant and forward looking. As someone who grew up attending the Kihekah Theater countless times, it feels good to have it still be an integral part of our lives. Maybe we will see you at The Constantine Theater July 16th or July 17th between 12 noon and 6 p.m.; an informal musical performance will take place between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on July 17th. Admittance is free to all events. For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com

Letters to the Editor Constitution guarantees landowner rights To the Editor: With just celebrating the 4th of July holiday, I would be remiss if I did not mention the importance of our rights as citizens of the United States and as residents of the State of Indiana and Posey County. As citizens of the United States, residents of the State of Indiana and Posey County we have the right to own ground and the right to choose what we want to do with that ground as long as it falls within the guidelines of the county in which the ground is located. In 2013 my family bought a 31.848acre parcel and in 2018 when the adjoining 40.832-acre parcel came up for auction we were able to buy that parcel for a combined acreage of 72.68 +/acres. Since the time that we bought the ﬁrst parcel, my father-in-law has been farming the ground for us. When the opportunity presented itself to possibly lease our acreage for the Posey Solar Project after much discussion and deliberation our decision was to enter an option to lease our ground for the project. The same decision that other landowners made when opting to sign in with the project. I think most everyone realizes that there are no guarantees in life. There is no guarantee that: You will get the rain that you need for your ﬁelds at the time that you need it. You will always get to keep farming the ground that you are farming if you don’t own it. The rain will stop when you need it to stop. Your tractor won’t break down. The deer won’t eat your crop. The corn, bean and wheat prices will be what you want them to be or what the ground next door is being used for will never change. There are no guarantees in life, and to add salt to injury, people resist change. Without

change you cannot grow, especially when you are talking about a community. We have an opportunity before us in Posey County with the Posey Solar Project. Not only for the landowners that made the decision to enter an option to lease their ground for the project, but for Posey County. We have the chance to be a county that is willing to accept change, change that can help progress in Posey County. I have listed a few ways that we do know how this project will help progress in Posey County. Taxes: There is no doubt that the project will generate additional tax revenues for Posey County. The ground that has been optioned for lease by landowners at this point, is all zoned agricultural, used for agricultural purposes and is taxed at an agricultural rate. Using our 72.68+I- acreage for an example - in 2020 we paid a total of right at $1,900 in property taxes for the year. If the Solar Project is passed, the ground will be taxed at a higher rate as well as the equipment itself being taxed for an immediate increase in property taxes coming into Posey County once the Posey Solar Project would be operational. Jobs: While the project itself will only bring a handful of permanent jobs, those permanent jobs look to be good paying jobs and in a County with a lot of big employers already struggling to ﬁll the jobs that exist. I don’t think the lack of a large number of permanent jobs being created is a good argument against the solar project at this point in time. The project will create a lot of temporary jobs during the construction phase that will not only create jobs, but will also create a demand for local lodging, restaurants and shops feeding a lot of dollars into our local economy. Additional Funds Coming into

Posey County - Filing Fee: If you don’t know what I’m talking about you haven’t attended enough county meetings or studied the Posey County Government website. The filing fee alone for this project, will dump a large amount of money into Posey County, money that wasn’t there before the Posey Solar Project came to town. Landowner Income: There is a good possibility that the lease income paid to landowners could be put back into the local economy in goods and services or maybe even in investment in additional acreage, homes or other business. Clean Environment: The Posey Solar Project will produce energy for 50,000 homes. It will reduce the amount of non-renewable energy produced by fossil fuels and help the Ohio Valley air quality. Commitments: Those made by the Posey Solar Project to Posey County that can be found in the Development Plan Application including a onetime lump payment to the Marrs Township Fire Department along with an annual payment and training to the fire department and a contribution toward new communication towers, an item desperately needed in Posey County to help cover gaps in radio communication areas. Solar fields are not new to Indiana. In July of 2014, the largest solar farm at any sporting facility in the world opened at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The farm generated affordable energy for the track, local businesses and 2,700 central Indiana Homes. In December of 2014, the world’s largest airport solar farm was complete and up and running at the Indianapolis airport. Fast forward seven years to 2021 with more headlines popping up all around us regarding solar projects being developed in Indiana: Solar Developers Expand Invest-

ment in Gibson County. Knox County Green Lights Solar Farm in Harrison Township. Major Solar Energy Project Planned for Pike County. Notre Dame, Indiana Michigan Power ‘Flip the Switch’ on New Solar Facility. New Solar Farm in Spencer County Now Up and Running. Jasper County Jail Goes Solar. Lawsuit Filed Against Posey County Solar Farm Project. At a County Council meeting back in March, a speaker said; “I would look at myself as a pro-growth for Indiana individual; I like to see things move forward.” When speaking about the Highway 62 corridor he said; “I know no one wants to come there right now, but I assure you from an infrastructure standpoint, and my professional opinion, that area is going to be used up.” He went on to list reasons why the Posey Solar Project isn’t right for Posey County, but I ask you now, what if we pass up the opportunity in front of us and we don’ t take it? Posey County has missed out on some opportunities already for diﬀerent reasons. Can we really aﬀord to pass up more opportunities and run the risk of companies just refusing to even look at Posey County? Especially during a time when many companies have green quality metrics they must meet or will have to meet in the next several years. Being open to change, change that is likely coming whether we want it or not and helping to move Posey County forward to make it more attractive to businesses looking for a place to call home, should be the goal of every resident of Posey County. Mike Wagner Lifelong Posey County Resident Taxpayer Pro-Solar, Pro-Progress for Posey County

Shout-out to Lion’s Club Fireworks To the Editor: I’d like to give a big shout out to the Mount Vernon Lions club, for the beautiful display of the ﬁreworks. Job well done and planned.

They we’re right at my door, at The Landing, even my cat enjoyed them. Thanks again, Geraldine Allen

IN GOP defunded the police To the Editor: Remember last year when we all saw those TV and online ads claiming all Democrats wanted to “defund the police”? Those ads were paid for by the Indiana Republican Party and Super PACs aligned with them. It didn’t matter if the oﬃce had a thing to do with law enforcement. If a Democrat was on the ballot last year, Republicans would demonize them as enemies who wanted to cause mayhem in our communities. But as we’ve learned in church and in grade school many times over the years, it’s always best to watch what people do rather than what they say. And as it turns out, what Indiana Republicans preach doesn’t hold a candle to their actions. Twice this year, Indiana Republicans have shown they don’t actually “back the blue”. Following the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill, Republicans like Jim Baird, Jim Banks and Todd Young - all veterans - voted against a commission to get to the bottom of a domestic terrorist attack against the United States of America. On top of that, Republicans like Jackie

Walorski, Larry Bucshon, Trey Hollingsworth, and Mike Braun all voted “NO” on the American Rescue Plan, which provides $350 billion for law enforcement to recruit new officers and fight crime in our cities and towns. Victoria Spartz voted “NO” on providing police officers in her district bonuses they earned while protecting Hoosiers during COVID-19. Let’s also be clear: the one thing Republicans in state government got accomplished - the criminal justice law - wouldn’t have been possible if it weren’t for the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (the lawmakers they booed) pushing the effort to get it done. The Indiana Republican Party’s actions should tell us they would rather stand on their soapbox and repeat Fox News talking points than actually deliver for Hoosiers. Well, the Democrats know their job. It’s getting things done — and the record is now rightfully showing that it’s Indiana Democrats who’ve delivered for police officers and first responders — our heroes — every step of the way. Ed Adams

WRITE A LETTER! You’ll Feel Better M V B D . G M You may create instability and insecurity for your personal life if you put others in charge of your decisions. The idea of a child or acquaintance “shouldering” your life’s concerns and ﬁnances might feel comforting. Having someone else pay your bills and oversee your welfare might feel like a relief. For many it ends up being the end of freedom and security.

Don’t give up your personal freedom You love your children, or that special niece or grandchild. You are so bonded to them. You may feel that adding their name to your checking or other ﬁnancial accounts will increase your bond and the ongoing warm fuzzy relationship. Be very aware. An acquaintance wanted her daughter to have the family home so bad that she went ahead and did all the legal work to assign the house to her daughter. Her daughter’s name was added to all her savings and checking accounts. For the rest of her life this poor woman never had a life. From that point forward, her daughter made every decision about what “was” her

mother’s money. She would even tear up any kind of credit or retail purchasing card that her mother tried to get with commentary such as, “You don’t need these.” The mother spent her remaining years hearing almost weekly from her daughter that she was going to “put her in a nursing home.” Another acquaintance with a healthy savings account and beautiful house signed everything over to a nephew and gave him her power of attorney. He soon made the decision to put her in a nursing home telling her she would be better oﬀ. He now drives her car and spends out of her checking account. He has told her she will

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Of course, do what you want to do. Sometimes it works out. However, do you really need someone saying to you, “Now mom, now dad, do you really need to buy those shoes?” Or, “Do you really need to take that trip?” “Now mom, now dad do you really need to be shopping at the mall?” Hey friend, it’s your money. You and your spouse work it out and if you live alone you and God can work it out. It can be wise to seek ﬁnancial counsel from a professional. However, you can do this without giving up your personal freedom. Contact Glenn at GMollette@ aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com.

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Participating in the Cynthiana Town Wide Yard sale on Saturday are Jonathon, Kathy, and Al Shappell, with dog Heidi. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

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Rodeo will highlight Monday night’s Posey Fair line-up By Lois Mittino Gray After an almost twenty year absence, a full-fledged Rodeo is coming back to the Posey County Fair. Yipee,Wranglers! The Rodeo will feature seven classic contests with buckles awarded, a daring trick rider, and a professional rodeo clown, usually the crowd favorite. The Rodeo is scheduled for Monday, July 19 in the horse area of the fairgrounds beginning at 7 p.m. and ending hours later. “Our company, Loehr Productions LLC, has been traveling to many locations doing equestrian events like this for the past five or six years. We wanted to bring it back to our own county last year, but with COVID, we couldn’t, so we are super-excited to be able to do it this year,” enthused Jennifer Loehr, a member of the Posey County Fair Board and Chairman of the Rodeo Event. “Our family loves the sport of rodeo! We take pride in producing events that are family friendly, fun, and run with quality stock.” Jennifer and her husband, Shawn, reside in Pointe Township and set up the equestrian competitions from a business in their home. “My husband and I went to school here and we both remember the county fair rodeos of the past. He grew up with horses and participated in the rodeo and 4-H activities. I always wanted a horse and that was the attraction to him for me,” she said with a smile. The couple, both members of the Mount Vernon Wildcat Class of 2000, were high school sweethearts, got married, and have two boys,

Quinten, 12, and Wade, 9. The boys are homes-schooled due to their travels and compete in many youth rodeo events while on the road. Shawn’s full-time job is to contract

long as they sign waiver forms. Children may participate in some events, as long as parents sign the waiver forms. Jennifer expects that quite a few locals will participate in the Barrel Racing event. “This is a family affair for us. My twelve year old likes to calf rope and my husband and sons will team rope,” she said. Loehr Productions has six horses down on their property that the family uses for these events. Most of the entrants will bring their own horses for the rodeo. Prizes for winners include a belt buckle for each event, making nine total with the team roping double entries. Winners will also get 100 percent cashback refunds on their entry fees. Other highlights everyone will enjoy include Dusty Dickerson, a professional trick rider who rides four horses at a time around the arena and does fire jumping tricks. Professional rodeo clown Ronald Burton will be coming up from Texas to do his entertaining work to keep riders safe. Jennifer said he is “a really cool guy” and has his own Facebook page in his name to check out. There will also be a Team Roping Event on Tuesday night, July 20 at 7 p.m. and a sanctioned Barrel Race Event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21. There is a full schedule of fair events on the Posey County Fair Facebook page and at the official website at http://www.poseycountyfair.com/

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with youth rodeo organizations to put on competitive events. They travel all over to places like Texas and Oklahoma, but primarily stick to nearby Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois and Indiana. Jennifer noted there will be a full schedule of events on Monday night. Bull Riding will be a sanctioned event by the National Federation of Bullriders, so it should attract riders working the circuit to win points to qualify for finals for that group. Loehr estimates that at least twenty participants will register for the chance to stay on the full eight seconds. “We subcontract with a contractor in Illinois to supply a bull for each rider in the event,” Jennifer explained. That’s a lot of bull! Jennifer expects that Bronc Riding, although not a formally sanctioned event, will draw in many college age riders, not just amateurs. There will also be Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Team Tie-down Roping, and Cowgirl Breakaway Roping events. Locals aged junior high to adult are welcome to register as

Registrations are being taken now and persons are asked to look at the flyer on the Loehr Productions LLC Facebook Page or call Jennifer at 812-499-0879. Admission cost for the Rodeo events is free with the cost of fair gate admission. Children age 10 and under do not have to pay at the gate to enter the fair, others will be charged $6.00 per person for access to the fairgrounds. The 161st

Posey County Fair runs from Monday, July 19 to Saturday, July 24. Wednesday is Veteran’s Appreciation Day and there is no gate fee for those who served. Thursday is First Responder Appreciation Day and there is no fee for them that day. When Fair Week is over, what’s next for the Loehr family? “We’ll just pick up from there and get busy with the next rodeo we’re doing and move on,” Jennifer said

U-Pick Shade Tree Farm gives locals taste of the land of July. Owner Paul Reising, a trained agronomist, turns a deft hand as he wields his hoe among the neat rows with its many varieties of blueberries. He is an experimental farmer, testing blueberry varieties to find those that will grow best in southern Indiana’s climate. “I

have 15 or 16 varieties planted right now. Some are not doing so well here,” he said pointing to a row of brown bushes. “I am down to 7 or 8 varieties that grow best and Blue Crop is the most consistent one. People who come here to pick can try many kinds they will not see at most U-picks.” There are six varieties of blackberries in the experimental patch. “That way I can space out harvesting time and pace the berries to have a long season. The trellis I use for the blackberries makes picking so much easier. It was a design developed by the USDA,” he said. This year’s vines are low on the wires while he trains the second year shoots upward to make the eye-catching trellis. Some of the early varieties of berries produce fruit almost two inches long. “My chilZach and Chelsea Hutton have their own blackberry dren used to have a contest on who could take a picture of the stand alongside this rural Posey County road. By Lois Mittino Gray At Poseyville’s U-Pick Shade Tree Farm, many blueberries are still ripening in the sun, even though it is getting near the end of their season these next two weeks. The blackberries are bursting with juice and should be at their peak for picking the third week

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Independence Cup helps build chemistry for Lady Vikings By Brandon Cole Summertime seven-verses-seven soccer tournaments develop the talent and chemistry that you see throughout the high school regular soccer season. The North Posey Lady Vikings made the best of Saturday, despite some isolated showers, as they battled three teams at the Independence Cup held in Owensboro, Ky. “We are working hard to build team moral, tradition, culture, and confidence within the program by exposing the players to soccer outside of the regular season and against teams they otherwise wouldn’t have opportunities to match up against,” said head coach Derek Sweeney. “The tournament provided much insight into our strengths and where we need focus so as to prepare for the upcoming season.” North Posey played three matches against unfamiliar Kentucky teams. “We lost our first match to Graves, but had one wonderful goal by junior, Reagan Koester,” said Sweeney. Graves County slipped a couple scores past the Lady Vikings before the first half ended. Despite a slow start for the Lady Vikings, they picked up the pace in the second half and made the game more competitive. North Posey won their second match against McClean County, with goals from junior, Grace Cullman, freshman Reese Basham, and Koester. The Lady Vikings looked sharp Lexi Cole looks for an open teammate for a throw-in in front of the umpire during soccer action Saturday in in the second game. The passes were crisp, and the soccer balls were going in the net. Owensboro. Photo submitted The ladies had only a five-minute break before taking the field against a rested McCracken team. “We lost the match with having so little energy left to track defensively, own the middle third, or put much combination play together offensively,” said Sweeney. Basham had the only North Posey goal, with a 1v3 beginning at half field and single-handedly owned their defense and slotted into the side net passed the keeper. Goalkeeper is a tough position to play in varsity high school soccer. You have to have quick reactions and a short memory when letting a goal pass. North Posey has found someone quite unique in Zoe Bippus. “In all three matches, freshman goalkeeper, Zoe Bippus proved she will be a vital part of the team for the next four years,” said Sweeney. The young goalkeeper has made quite an impression on the team. “All-in-all we were proud of the ladies and enjoyed hearing the supporters cheer them on,” said Sweeney. “We were a young team for the tournament, with only one senior: Reagan Koester jostles for position during tournament Lexi Cole, juniors: Grace Cullman, Reagan Koester, Mason action over the weekend in Owensboro. Photo submitted. Ashby, Kylea DeVoy, sophomores Sam Rhew and Makali

Reese Basham sprints ahead in anticipation of a pass from the opposing team during North Posey soccer action over the weekend in Owensboro. Photo submitted Carter, and incoming freshman Zoe Bippus, Lora Commens, and Reese Basham. All three freshman worked hard, showed well and we are very excited for the dynamics they will bring to the team.” Sweeney was complimentary of his more senior players and the skills they have developed since last season. “The upperclassmen are beginning to take on more leadership, understanding our patterns of play, and applying themselves on the field. We are always proud of the ladies, and it truly is a privilege to be part of the North Posey culture. We would like to thank the NP Soccer Club for making it all possible and Owensboro Catholic for hosting a wonderful day of soccer.” The Lady Vikings will continue to grow as a team this summer, as they look forward to an exciting season. With a mix of talent and experience this team should be fun to watch.

Owensville edges St. Wendel 6-5 to win Babe Ruth tourney By Chris Morlan The South Gibson Babe Ruth League baseball tournament wrapped up with the championship game last Wednesday evening at the St. Wendel ball field. Owensville came into the championship game as the third seed with wins over sixth seed St. Joe and second seed Reinbrecht Homes. St. Wendel advanced to the championship with wins against the fourth seed VFW and the top seeded South Gibson Eyecare. During this championship game, these two teams kept the game close for the entire contest. Owensville refused to lose in the bottom of the seventh inning and beat St. Wendel 6-5 to claim the end of the season tournament. A big congratulations to the Owensville baseball team for winning this tournament. This Owensville baseball team made a drastic change in their play from a year ago when they finished the 2020 season with a 0-10 record. In 2021, Owensville ended the season with eight wins, five losses and a championship. St. Wendel finished with eight wins and seven losses. St. Wendel got on the scoreboard in the top of the first inning with Mason Hanna reaching base on a walk, along with good base running for the 1-0 advantage. During the bottom of the second inning, Owensville got two hits and two runs by Elijah Deen and Jackson Adams to take a 2-1 lead. In the bottom of the third inning, Owensville extended their lead with three more runs for a 5-1 lead off hits by Ty Keller, Ad-

ams and Gabe Gaines. St. Wendel scored a run in the top of the fourth inning with bases loaded. Mason Hanna walks and Ethan Hall scored a run to make the score 5-2. In the top of the fifth inning, St. Wendel scored two more runs off hits by Luke Martin and Ethan Hall. After five innings, the score was 5-4 in favor of Owensville. During the top of the seventh inning, St. Wendel tied the game at 5-5 on a Hall single that scored Martin. Owensville started the bottom of the seventh inning with a Jackson Adams double. When Cole McDaniel was up to bat, Adams got caught stealing third base. McDaniel reached base on a single for the possible game winning run. Then Chance Wolf walked for Owensville to give them two runners on base. Toby Pullam stepped to the plate and made the game winning single to score McDaniel to help Owensville win the tournament championship by the final score of 6-5. “St. Wendel has a good team with a lot of good younger players and will definitely be tough to beat next year,” Owensville coach Chris Burkett said. “As for Owensville, I love the dedication and hard work the boys have put in this year. They elevated their game play each week and it showed all the way to the last game of the season. I couldn’t have been moreproud of these boys to come away tourney champs.” Riken Burkett was the winning pitcher for Owensville. Burkett went five innings, surrendering three hits, four runs, six

Ritzert has stellar night in All Star Classic By Trisha L. Lopez Wildcat football alumnus Blake Ritzert had a big night for the South team in the Indiana Football Coaches Association North South All Star Classic on Friday. The 2021 Mount Vernon graduate scooped a blocked punt and ran it back nine yards for a touchdown in the second quarter en route to a 45-7 south victory under the lights at Anderson University. He also recorded three tackles, including a sack, in the 55th annual summer showcase featuring the state’s best senior football talent. “It’s amazing. It’s one of the best feelings in the world,” said Ritzert, describing the moment he carried the ball across the goal line and was joined in the endzone by the teammates he’d spent the latter part of the week getting to know during the weeklong pregame practices. The game capped a senior season filled with honors for Ritzert. He was named to the 2020 IFCA 3A All-State team and earned All-PAC and All-Area recognition as well. Ritzert had 43 tackles, 4 sacks and 1 fumble recovery in the Wildcats’ 5-3 2020 campaign. He also received the team’s 2020 most valuable player award. A multisport athlete, Ritzert was a

walks with five strikeouts. Ty Keller got the save and threw the final two innings allowing three hits, two runs, one walk with two strikeouts. Dylan Ahola took the loss on the mound for St. Wendel. Ahola threw seven innings, allowing twelve hits, six runs, four walks with eleven strikeouts. Owensville had 12 hits as a team in this game. Jackson Adams went four for four at the plate with two doubles, one run and one stolen base. Adams was perfect at the plate hitting in this tournament by going 11 for 11 in the three-game span. Ty Keller went two for four wit one run scored. Cole McDaniel went two for three with a run. Riken Burkett went one for three with one run and one walk. Toby Pullam went one for four with one run batted in. Elijah Deen went one for three with one run. Gabe Gaines went one for three with one stolen base. Ben Scott had two walks and Chance Wolf walked once. For St. Wendel, they had six hits in the game as a team. Luke Martin went two for three hitting with two runs scored and one walk. Ethan Hall went two for two with three runs batted in, two walks and one run. Mason Hanna went one for two hitting with two walks and one run. Caige Christie had one hit in the game. Dylan Ahola was hit by a pitch three times along with scoring a run. Grant Wenger walked twice, and Evan Tuley walked once.

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Mount Vernon’s Blake Ritzert with Wildcat Assistant Coaches Hank Lopez and Justin Fischer following the 55th Annual IFCA North South All Star Classic. semi-state wrestling qualifier kas Messmer said he was helped set the stage for the and was named the Mount looking forward to watching largest margin of victory in Vernon baseball team’s best Ritzert in action and said he the history of the game. hitter and defensive player hopes to see future Wildcat Ritzert, who plans to join for his work in 2021. players follow Ritzert’s lead UA Local 136 and become Ritzert joined fellow area at the (IFCA) North South a plumber/pipefitter, said he standouts Colton Pence from game as well. didn’t know what to expect Memorial, Trey Reed from “I’m just proud of him for going into the week, which Washington and Dylan Ma- getting the recognition for kicked off with player meetthena from Tell City on the his outstanding play and hard ings on Tuesday followed by south roster. South’s 45 work. He is a great kid who practices on Wednesday and points scored is the highest provided a lot of energy to Thursday and a pre-game number put up by any team our team and program. I’m walk through on Friday. He in the game’s history. Sam looking forward to watch- said meeting and playing Thomas was the last Wildcat ing the action and seeing him with kids from all over the to play in the game in 2019. chase down quarterbacks one state, many who will play at Although a team was an- last time,” Messmer said. the next level, was a “really nounced, Covid-19 restricMessmer got his wish. great experience.” tions prevented the game Ritzert’s sack of Hanover “Playing with the best from being played in 2020. Central Quarterback Blaze in Indiana...it’s definitely a Ahead of the game, Mount Cano resulted in a six yard week I will remember forVernon Football Coach Lu- loss for the North squad and ever,” Ritzert said.

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LEGAL NOTICE HENDERSON COUNTY EXPANSION PROJECT Posey County NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES On June 25, 2021, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC (Texas Gas), a subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, filed an application for their “Henderson County Expansion Project” with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act in Docket No. CP21-467-000. In this application, Texas Gas seeks authority to construct, operate, and maintain (i) approximately 24 miles of new 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline in Henderson County, Kentucky and Posey County, Indiana, (ii) a new meter station and interconnecting piping in Posey County, Indiana, (iii) upgrades to an existing meter station in Johnson County, Indiana, and (iv) a new compressor unit and piping and facility modifications at Texas Gas’s existing Slaughters Compressor Station in Webster County, Kentucky (collectively referred to as Project). The meter station and pipeline construction proposed in Posey County will mainly reside within CenterPoint’s property. Texas Gas is increasing the capability of its existing pipeline system for the purposes of providing natural gas transportation service to the current location CenterPoint Energy’s (“CenterPoint”) A.B. Brown Power Plant in Posey County, Indiana. CenterPoint is proposing to add additional renewable resources, i.e. wind and solar, as well as natural gas to their generation portfolio, while retiring the majority of their existing coal-fired facilities. Their initiatives, coupled with the reliability of Texas Gas’s natural gas transportation project, offers opportunity for substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Texas Gas’s Project will support CenterPoint’s electric grid during periods when renewable resources may be unavailable. The Project is more fully described in Texas Gas’s application to FERC. A copy of the application is available at the Alexandrian Library (115 W. Fifth Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620) and can be accessed on FERC’s eLibrary at https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search. Search in the eLibrary by entering the docket number in the Reference Number field to access the Project documents. Texas Gas has also mailed Project notice to landowners who are considered directly affected by the Project, per FERC regulations, and to relevant governing entities. Texas Gas’s Project website (www.bwpipelines.com/HendersonExp) addresses general information about the Project, including landowners’ Frequently Asked Questions, the regulatory process, environmental protection, safety, how to contact Texas Gas, and how to access the FERC’s website to review and obtain . copies of public filings. EE dd gg aa rr

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Wildcat basketball clinic draws 64 for four-day event By Trisha L. Lopez The Mount Vernon Wildcat basketball team hosted a four-day youth basketball clinic last week at Mount Vernon High School. Future Wildcats attended three, age group specific sessions each day, with 64 first through eighth graders participating overall. They were drilled in basketball fundamentals by members of the Mount Vernon basketball team and coaches. “We had a really good week of camp,” Mount Vernon Varsity Basketball Coach Joe Newcomb said. “It is always exciting to get in

front of our kids and have the opportunity to provide them with a week of fun around their friends centered around the game of basketball. This is an important piece of continuing to build our culture and develop our program, K-12.” Campers competed in several categories, including free throws, hot shot shooting and a three-on-three tournament. Free throw winners were: third grade, John Gross; fourth grade, Brady Hamilton; fifth grade, Rylon Lyons; sixth grade, Jacob Caldemeyer; seventh grade, Johnny Crowe; and

eighth grade, Brady Schickel. Hot shot shooting champions were: third grade, Jase Lawrence; fourth grade, Hamilton; fifth grade, Lyons; sixth grade, Davin Sullivan; seventh grade, Clyde Sharber; and eighth grade, Bryce Clowers. Lyons, Gross and Travis Barritt were the third through fifth grade, three-on-three champions. Saint Henderson, Schickel and Keaton Givens were the sixth through eighth grade, three-on-three champions. Newcomb and the team will host an offensive skills camp throughout the rest of June for

fourth through eighth graders. “(Offensive Skills Camp) really focuses on getting better and developing some key fundamentals that will suit our players as they continue to grow and develop,” Newcomb said. Newcomb said hosting camps and working with aspiring Mount Vernon basketball players is a great experience for everyone involved. “It is great to have our high school guys working with our young campers and to watch them all interact with one another makes it a neat opportunity for young guys,” Newcomb said.

This week in the world of sports history - July 14 thru 19 By Chris Morlan Below are events that took place in the history of sports during the week of July 14-19 over the past 50 years. Some of you may remember these games or stories from the past that brought you joy. You may remember what you were doing or where you were when one of these happened. Possibly, you may have never heard of these milestones in the history of sports. There are some interesting things that have taken place in sports history. Reading something you never knew or heard about could makes it interesting as well. July 14- (1974) Billy Martin is the first American League manager to ever be ejected by an umpire in two games on the same day. (1978) Umpire Doug Harvey ejects pitcher Don Sutton after discovering three scuffed baseballs. (1987) The Rookie of the Year Award is renamed to honor Jackie Robinson. (1988) Mike Schmidt passes Mickey Mantle with his 537th home run into seventh place. (1995) Los Angeles Dodger Ramon Martinez no-hits the Florida Marlins 7-0. (1996) New York Yankees closer John Wetteland sets Major League Baseball record with 24 consecutive saves. (2013) US Senior Open Men’s Golf at Omaha Country Club: Kenny Perry wins by five strokes against runner-up Fred Funk. (2018) Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Angelique Kerber becomes the first German since Steffi Graf in 1996 to win Wimbledon beating Serena Williams in two sets 6-3, 6-3. July 15- (1973) Nolan Ryan gets his second no-hitter when the California Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 6-0. (1973) Willie McCovey becomes the fifteenth player in Major League Baseball history to hit 400 home runs. (1978) British Open Men’s Golf, St. Andrews: Jack Nicklaus wins his third career grand slam by two strokes from Ben Crenshaw and Ray Floyd. (1980) Johnny Bench hits his 314th home

run as a catcher, breaking Yogi Berra’s record. (1999) The inaugural game at the Seattle Mariners’ Safeco Field was played. (2018) Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao stops WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse in seven rounds for his first knockout in nine years and his sixtieth career victory. (2018) FIFA World Cup Final, Moscow, Russia: Former captain Didier Deschamps becomes the third man to win the event as a player and coach as France beats Croatia 4-2. July 16- (1987) Don Mattingly hits his fourth grand slam of the season and ties the American League record of homers in six straight games. (1988) Carl Lewis runs a wind-assisted 100-meter dash in 9.78 seconds. (1993) San Francisco Giant outfielder Darren Lewis sets record of 267 consecutive errorless games. (1994) Baseball Night in America premieres. (2008) 79th All-Star Baseball Game: American League wins 4-3 at Yankee Stadium, New York. (2013) 84th All-Star Baseball Game: American League wins 3-0 at Citi Field, New York. (2017) Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 for a record eighth Wimbledon championship. July 17- (1974) St. Louis Cardinal Bob Gibson becomes the second pitcher in MLB history to strike out 3,000 batters. (1978) New York Yankee manager Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson fight in dug out after Jackson refuses to bunt, causing Martin to suspend him. (1979) Sebastian Coe breaks the world record in the one mile run with a time of 3:49 in Oslo. (1987) Don Mattingly is second player ever to hit home runs in seven straight American League games. (1990) New York Yankee Deion Sanders hit an inside the park home run. (1990) Minnesota Twins become the first team to turn two triple plays in a game but lose to the Boston Red Sox 1-0. (1994) FIFA World Cup Final, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Cali-

fornia: Brazil beats Italy 3-2 on penalties. This game was 0-0 after extra time. (2011) FIFA World Cup Final, Frankfurt, Germany: Japan beats United States 3-1 on penalties. The game was 2-2 after extra time. (2018) the 89th MLB AllStar Game at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.: American League beats National League 8-6, with the teams combining for a record ten home runs accounting for 13 of the 14 total runs. July 18- (1975) Jury can’t decide on trial for Boston Bruins Dave Forbes (first athlete indicted for excessive violence during play). (1987) New York Yankee Don Mattingly ties record for home runs in eight consecutive games. (1994) Houston Astros tie National League comeback record, trailing 10-0 to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 15-12. (1999) New York Yankees’ David Cone becomes the fifteenth pitcher to throw a perfect game (6-0 vs. Montreal). July 19- (1973) New York Mets outfielder Willie Mays is named to the National League All-Star team for the 24th time (ties Stan Musial). (1974) Cleveland Indians pitcher Dick Bosman no-hits Oakland A’s 4-0. (1980) XXII Summer Olympic Games open in Moscow, Russia: United States was one of 66 countries to boycott event because of the Soviet-Afghan war. (1986) Tim Witherspoon knockouts Frank Bruno in eleven rounds for the heavyweight boxing title. (1987) Don Mattingly sets American League record for extra base hits in ten consecutive games. (1989) Cleveland Indians Joe Carter has his fourth, three home run game. (1990) Cincinnati Red Pete Rose is sentence to five months for tax evasion. (1990) Dave Righetti pitches in his 499th game as a New York Yankee, passing Whitey Ford in most appearances. (1996) XXVI Summer Olympic Games open in Atlanta, Georgia.

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For a fall harvest, plant areas in the garden that were not planted this spring or replant rows of quick maturing vegetables that have already been harvested. Photo submitted By Melinda Myers Now is the time to plan and plant vegetables for a bountiful fall harvest. Planting now extends the harvest season for greater yield without expanding the garden.

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2021 Posey County 4-H Tenured Members

Grace Thompson

Sydney Deno

Jaydyn Wehmer

Amber Allyn

Club: Victory Bee’s Schools Attended: Mount Vernon Senior High, Mount Vernon Junior High, West Elementary Parents Names: Sam and Anna Thompson Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: My favorite 4-H memory was from when I won Grand Champion, Champion in showmanship, and champion in showmanship in the clover division Poultry show. The best thing about doing 4-H is the knowledge I gained and the social skills I acquired. Advice for First Year Members: Remember that it is not all about winning, it’s also about the skill and knowledge that you learn from doing 4-H. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): Winning Showmanship. Earning Varsity Letters in Volleyball, Basketball and Track at Mt. Vernon Senior High. Person who inspires you and why: My mom inspires me because she is always pushing me to be the best person that I can be. Hobbies/Activities: I like hanging out with my friends and going boating with my parents. Future Plans: I haven’t decided on a career yet, but I am going to attend Ivy Tech Community College in the fall and start my general education classes.

Club: Diligent Ones Schools Attended: Mount Vernon High School Parents Names: Ben and Rachel Deno Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: My favorite memories from 4-H are when I went up to Purdue for several 4-H trips over the summer. I was able to learn a lot, meet kids from all over Indiana, and explore Purdue’s campus. The best thing I have gained from 4-H is definitely my knack for sewing! I started taking the sewing project when I was in fifth grade, and ever since then I have been fine tuning my sewing skills and using them to make everything from face masks to baby blankets. Advice for First Year Members: My advice would be to try at least one new project every year. You never know what you may end up really loving! Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): 4-H: Timmy Lee Schmidt Award, Indiana 4-H Leadership Development Accomplishment Scholarship, Citizenship Washington Focus Trip Winner, 4-Her of the month (four times), Best Secretary’s Book Award (six times) Non 4-H: Steven C. Beering Scholar (six-year full-ride scholarship to Purdue), Maria Goretti Youth Distinction Award, ranked No. 1 academically in my class, Indiana Association of School Principals Rising Star Award, First Place Individual Indiana FFA Milk Quality and Products, and First Place Indiana FFA Service Learning Proficiency. Person who inspires you and why: My grandma Ruth inspires me every single day to pursue my dreams, and to stay strong in my beliefs. She has been one of my biggest supporters from day one, and I’m so thankful for her constant guidance and advice. Hobbies/Activities: Hanging out with family and friends, sewing, running, reading, and volunteering with Special Olympics. Future Plans: I will be attending Purdue University to obtain my Doctor of Pharmacy.

Club: Tarty Tuckers Schools Attended: North Elementary, North Posey Jr. and Sr. High Parents Names: Heather and Chris Wehmer Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: Winning the borrow and gilt show in one year. Learning how to bond with others and being with friends. Advice for First Year Members: Enjoy 4-H and enjoy your projects. 4-H is fun so make it fun. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): Second team all PAC for baseball. High honor roll for school. Three time sectional baseball champions. Compete at a high level at national shows with pigs. Person who inspires you and why: My family inspires me because we are all in the show pig operation, and help each other through struggles together. This year especially with losing my grandparents we all had to come together and figure out how to carry the tradition of show pigs and we did. Hobbies/Activities: Help youth with their livestock projects. Travel the country to evaluate and sell livestock. Played baseball. Future Plans: Go to Lakeland College in Matton Illinois for Agri Businesses and Management. After college I would like to take over Wehmer show pigs.

Club: Country Bumpkins Schools Attended: Mount Vernon High School Parents Names: Matt and Heather Allyn Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: Showing in the coliseum at the state fair for the first time. Realization of hard work pays off. Advice for First Year Members: Try a variety of projects. Build friendships with those in your club and outside of your club. Work hard, because it will pay off later. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): Senior showmanship champion at State Fair. Indiana bred and owned champion. Junior Achievement. First place share the fun. Blue ribbon at state speech and demo contest. Health Science Institute, Ambassador for the Governor, FFA Hoosier Degree, DECA Competency Medallion, Lilly Endowment Scholarship. Elizabeth Baier Youth Spirit Award Person who inspires you and why: Carl Schmitz inspires me. He has shown me the value of hard work, but is always willing to put his community and faith before himself. Hobbies/Activities: FFA, Student Council, Leadership Academy, DECA, Key Club, Student Athletic Council, Cheer, Softball Future Plans: Plan to attend butler University and study Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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I am 18 years old. I attended and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in May. In September I will be attending The Salon Professional Academy where I will be studying Esthetics. After school I hope to open my own business. I have lived on a farm in Mount Vernon my entire life. I have two dogs, Dax and Leo. I am a 10 year member of the Country Bumpkins 4-H group. I have shown sheep for 10 years. Other projects that I have participated in include Goats, rabbits, eggs, scrapbooking, creating with a mix and gift wrapping. I also attended 4-H camp. I look forward to Fair week each year because it is always so much fun hanging out with kids I don’t see all the time. My best memory is winning Grand Champion market lamb my Sophomore year. 4-H has always been a big part of my family and I can’t wait for my kids to share the same experiences as I did.

Club: Country Bumpkins Schools Attended: Mount Vernon Senior High School Parents Names: Karen and Tommy Upshaw Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: Winning Reserve Grand Champion Ewe lamb, I gained quality time with my family. Advice for First Year Members: Enjoy it, it goes by so fast. Special Honors and achievements: (4-H and non 4-H): National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete; All Conference, Southwestern All Area team, and Academic All-State for Football; Honors Court and Academic All-State Honorable mention for Basketball Person who inspires you and why: My mom because of her hard work and dedication to our family Hobbies/Activities: Football; Basketball; Cheer Lifter; Baseball Future Plans: Attending Franklin College to play football.

Blake Ritzert Club: Diligent Ones Schools Attended: Mount Vernon High School Parents Names: Mike and Jenny Ritzert Favorite 4-H Memory and best thing gained from 4-H: My favorite memory from 4-H is definitely fair week each year! Advice for First Year Members: My advice would be to do projects you like. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): Football: AllPAC Defensive Captain, All Southwest Team, All State, IFCA South All-Star Team and MVHS team MVP; Wrestling: Regional RunnerUp and Semi-State qualifier. Person who inspires you and why: My brother, Tyler, because he is always there for me and I look up to him. Hobbies/Activities: Hanging out with family and friends, playing sports and working. Future Plans: Joining the Local 136 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union.

Elizabeth Ries Elizabeth is a 10 year 4-H member. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School. Her focus in 4-H has been taking care of and showing her boer goats. Her future plans are to attend IUPUI in the fall. She plans to become a radiographer.

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2021 Posey County 4-H Tenured Members

Kelsey Lang

Jenna Veatch

Hayley Kueber

Kimberly Korﬀ

Club: Kings and Queens Schools Attended: Mount Vernon Senior High School Parents Names: Tom and Katy Lang Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: My favorite memory was when my hog decided he wanted to be auctioned off early and jumped over the fence of the holding pen into the show arena. The best thing I’ve gained through 4-H is all the friends I’ve made and seeing everyone coming right during fair week to have a good time and seeing everyone’s hard work recognized. Advice for First Year Members: My advice for first year membership is don’t be afraid to try new projects. You’ll never know how much you enjoy doing something until you try it. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): Some of my special honors and achievements through 4-H is being awarded the Washington Focus Trip, being Vice President and President of both my 4-H club and Junior Leader club, and going to state for my 4-H projects. Person who inspires you and why: My Mimi inspires me through her kindness to everyone and her love of God. Hobbies/Activities: Reading, writing, spending time with friends and family. Future Plans: I plan to go to USI to study Biology, and pursue a career in biological research.

Club: Country Bumpkins Schools Attended: Mount Vernon Senior High School Parents Names: Karen and Tommy Upshaw Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: My favorite 4-H memory was when my heifer, Willow, won Grand Champion. The best thing I’ve gained from 4-H has been perseverance. You get what you work for. Advice for First Year Members: Don’t be afraid to branch out and try new projects. Special Honors and achievements: (4-H and non 4-H): Country Bumpkins Club President (2019-2020 and 2020-2021); Country Bumpkins Club Treasurer (2017-2018 and 2018-2019); State Fair Merit Award Cross Stitch (2018); Grand Champion Heifer (2019, 2020); Grand Champion Scrapbook (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Grand Champion Collections (2017, 2020); Grand Champion Cross Stitch (2016, 2018); Clover Rabbit Showmanship Winner (2013, 2014); 4-H Public Speaking Contest County Winner (2018, 2020); 4-Her of the Month (July 2018 and February 2019); Miss Teen Posey County (2018) Person who inspires you and why: My Grandpa Ronnie inspires me the most because of his determination and work ethic. Hobbies/Activities: Volleyball; Tennis; FFA; Student Council; Student Athletic Council; Leadership Academy; Wildcat Ambassadors; Boys Basketball Manager; Interactive Media; Key Club; SADD Future Plans: In the fall I will be attending Murray State University.

Club: Kings and Queens Schools Attended: Farmersville, Mount Vernon Junior High School, Mount Vernon Senior High School, USI this fall Parents Names: Bill and Karla Kueber Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: Going to the state fair and seeing that I got special merit on my recycle project. The best thing I gained from 4-H is the lesson to never procrastinate on assigned tasks because the deadline arrives whether you are ready or not. Advice for First Year Members: Don’t wait till the last minute to finish projects, it will only cause arguments and problems! Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): Most Improved Player MV Girls Golf, CoCaptain MV Girls Golf, Honorable Mention Academic All-State MV Girls Golf, Recipient of the CGBWhitney Wehr Memorial Scholarship, Recipient of The McNamara Family Scholarship, Recipient of the American Legion Post 5 Auxiliary Scholarship, Recipient of the David L. Rice Merit Scholarship. I have held many officer positions in FFA including Reporter, Historian and Sentinel. Served as a page for Wendy McNamara through Mount Vernon FFA. Person who inspires you and why: I find inspiration in many people and in numerous things. My biggest inspirations are my parents for showing me how hard work and honesty pay off in the end. Hobbies/Activities: I enjoy researching my family history, reading, attending NHRA nostalgic drag races, and antiquing. Future Plans: I plan to attend USI in the fall double majoring in Psychology and History. In hopes of becoming a clinical psychologist that works with PTSD patients.

Club: Hoosier Boosters Schools Attended: North Posey High School Parents Names: Mary and Warren Korff Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: My favorite memory from 4-H is from 4-H camp. Being able to meet new campers and counselors from Vanderburg and Posey County gave me new friends I would not have met anywhere else. Advice for First Year Members: Do not be scared to go outside of your comfort zone. Trying new projects or activities may turn out to be more fun than you thought it would be. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): 4-Her of the month for the last 10 years, Honor Club, Club of the year, Genealogy award, Junior Achievement award, Best Secretary’s book, Miss Autumnfest, Alan Stags Outstanding Youth Award, Six Varsity Letters for cheer, Most valuable cheerleader award, 2021 Leadership award for cheer, Nominated for the National Cheer Association All American Team for three years, Jack Camp Scholarship, Posey County 4-H Junior Leaders scholarship, Top Ten Senior Award. Person who inspires you and why: My 4-H leader, Chris Mulkey, inspires me to continue being a leader in my club and community. He sacrificed his tenth year in 4-H to be a club leader, and has continued being a leader for many years. Hobbies/Activities: I enjoy cheer, 4-H, Junior Leaders, and being a 4-H camp counselor. I also enjoy making crafts in my free time and spending time with my friends and family. Future Plans: This fall I will be attending Indiana State University, and I will be majoring in nursing. After college, I will be a registered nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Kyle Simpson Name: Kyle Simpson Club: Country Bumpkins Schools Attended: Susanna Wesley Nursery School, Farmersville, Mount Vernon Junior High, Mount Vernon Senior High Parents Names: Brian and Rhonda Simpson Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: Winning Showmanship Advice for First Year Members: It will go fast, enjoy it. Person who inspires you and why: Grandpa Ronnie, no matter what life throws at him, he never gives up. Hobbies/Activities: Fishing Future Plans: Attend Wabash Valley College and study Agriculture.

Club: Kings and Queens Schools Attended: Mount Vernon Senior High School Parents Names: Peg Heckman and Jim Heckman Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: Being a counselor at 4-H camp this year; Knowledge about electrical stuff. Advice for First Year Members: Don’t procrastinate on your projects Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): Dean’s Scholarship to Wabash; My club went to state for Share the Fun my third grade year; Merit winner at state fair. Person who inspires you and why: My Grandpa Ries, he has helped me with many 4H projects, teaches me a lot of lessons about life, is quick with a joke, and without him I wouldn’t be here. Hobbies/Activities: Playing sports, playing video games, spending time with my friends and family. Future Plans: Studying Chemistry at Wabash while playing collegiate Volleyball there.

Sam Heckman

Club: Tarty Tuckers Schools Attended: North Posey High School Parents Names: Steve and Kendera Glaser Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: My Favorite 4-H memory is spending time with family friends at the camper in the evenings at the Indiana State Fair. Advice for First Year Members: Just stick with it and it will all be worth it in the end. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): Supreme Showmanship, Champion senior Landrace showman at the Indiana State Fair, North Posey FFA President. Person who inspires you and why: There are too many people who inspire me in my life to choose just one person. Everyone who inspires me are motivated, hard workers, and they fight for what they believe in. Hobbies/Activities: I show livestock at the local and national level. Future Plans: I Plan to attend Murray State University and major in Agricultural Education.

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Posey County Fair 2021 could be most exciting ever By Lois Mittino Gray With motorcycle engines roaring and hearts thumping with excitement, a new activity comes to the Posey County Fair this year! Some call it a Globe of Death or the Sphere of Fear, or just the plain Motorcycle Cage. Whatever you call it, it’s a showy trick that’s been around for a long time to astound circus and fair goers when a motorcycle rider goes up and down and round and round in the steel cage at great speed. The Cage is a featured part of the 3 Ring Circus Show that will give two performances at the fair for four nights from Tuesday, July 20 through Friday, July 23. Show times are 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and will be up the hill by the children’s carnival rides, across from the Motocross Arena. Admission cost for the 3 Ring Circus Show and the carnival rides is free with the cost of fair gate admission. Children age 10 and under do not have to pay at the gate to enter the fair, others will be charged $6.00 per person for access to the fairgrounds. “This is the first year we have a circus. The Fair Board has been talking about getting something new, apart from the traditional entertainment, to add some excitement to fair activities. We looked around at many possibilities and found them on Facebook,” said Hannah Duncan, Fair Board Secretary and Chairman for the Circus Event. “The Board is super-excited to have the fair in person again

and we think this will be really fun addition,” she said. 3 Ring Circus is an entertainment venue that travels all over the United States doing live shows on a smaller stage. The 45 minute performance features aerialists dangling from large metal supports, acrobats, fire breathers and fire twirlers, and a touch of comedy, in addition to the motorcycle cage. The week before they get to Posey County the circus will be at the Delaware County Fair in Iowa. After their stint in Posey County, they pack up their equipment and go to Ohio the week after the fair. The traveling troupe focuses on performance rather than flashy fixtures. “The sky is our canvas” is written next to a picture on their Facebook page showing the aerialist on her rings outdoors up in the sky against a glowing orange and gold sunset. Duncan assures watchers that there will be seating for the show, whether it be bleachers or hay bales, to allow fair-goers to rest their feet and enjoy the acts. Children can also enjoy the popular Kids Zone building being put together right now by Chris Woods. “He’s been working hard adding to it. It will be a lot of fun and it is coming back even bigger than before this year,” Duncan said. The popular exhibit included an entire miniature farm scene with kid tractors to ride and live animals to feed. Eggs were in incubators where kids could watch them hatch out and offer names for them. The Kid Zone will be open Monday

through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hannah, a busy young mother of a nine month old baby named Harlow, knows how a kid can consider the county fair week as the highlight of summer. She was a participant all ten years in 4-H and enjoyed the competitions and attractions immensely. Hannah also serves as the Chairman of the Demolition Derby scheduled for Saturday night, July 24, beginning at 7 p.m. Power Wheel events for children will be held on the same oval track in the Main Arena used for the Derby. “Kids need to bring their own Power Wheels and Big Wheels to drive around the track. If they don’t have anything, a group called Iron Outlaws will be there to give them one to use,” she explained. The Demolition Derby will have three car classes and riding lawnmowers. Entrants need to register their ride from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. “The lawnmowers are quite entertaining,” Hannah commented. “They just hit at each other in reverse until someone is knocked off. It goes until the last man standing.” The 161st Posey County Fair runs from Monday, July 19 to Saturday, July 24. Wednesday is Veteran’s Appreciation Day and there is no gate fee for those who served. Thursday is First Responder Appreciation Day and there is no fee for them that day. For more information, the fair has a Facebook page and a website at http://www.poseycountyfair.com/

2021 Posey County 4-H Last Year Members Being very involved with FCElementary, MVJHS, MVHS CLA, 4-H, having a job, and Parents Names: Nicole Duffey being active outside of all of Favorite 4-H Memory and it together. Best thing gained from 4-H: My favorite memory was Person who inspires you and why: One person who in4-H Camp and all the friends spires me would definitely made during the time I’ve have to be Tammy Schneider. been a participant. She has been the biggest role Advice for First Year Memmodel to me for my future bers: Make sure to submit plans, and means the world to your fair projects on time. me. I’m happy to have her as There’s always a deadline to an inspiration!!! submit them, and sometimes it’s hard to remember! You Hobbies/Activities: Being with friends, Fishing, Four-Wheelhave to discipline yourself er and make time outside of everything else so you can work Future Plans: Working over summer, going to Ivy Tech on your 4-H projects!!! Club: Kings and Queens for college in the fall, undeSpecial Honors and achieveSchools Attended: Farmersville cided ments (4-H and non 4-H):

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2019 Overall Junior High Club: Blazing Saddles Point Posey County Saddle Schools Attended: Mount VerClub, multiple high point tronon Senior High School phies showing horses through Parents Names: Scott and Methe years at PCSC, and mullinda Griffin tiple placing in art shows Favorite 4-H Memory and Best through high schoo. thing gained from 4-H: 4-H Memory - being at the 4-H fair Person who inspires you and why: my sisters Ivy and Anna with my three siblings. Best that helped me learn to ride thing gained - learning more and show horses in 4-H and at about horses and being with the saddle club family and friends. Advice for First Year Mem- Hobbies/Activities: Riding horses and art. bers: Don’t be afraid to try to Future Plans: Working this projects. summer as a vet tech and goSpecial Honors and achieveing to USI in the fall. ments (4-H and non 4-H):

Savannah Weatherford Club: Kings and Queens Schools Attended: Farmersville, MVJHS, and MVHS Parents Names: Michael and Tammy Weatherford Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: going to the fairs and seeing the results of our projects Advice for First Year Members: soak up all the memories inside and out of 4H, it goes by way too quickly!! Special Honors and achieveScott Berry Favorite 4-H Memory and Best thing gained from 4-H: The best thing I have gained from 4-H is the relationships and knowledge I’ve gained throughout my few years. Advice for First Year Members: Make sure to work hard and do as many classes as you can. Take advantage of the years you have in 4-H and learn as much as you can. Never be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try something new because you will learn from the experience and become a better rider. Club: Blazing Saddles Special Honors and achieveSchools Attended: Perry ments: (4-H and non 4-H): Heights and Reitz I won the versatility award at Parents Names: Billie Jo and the 2019 fair; graduated high

ments (4-H and non 4-H): PAC all conference in fall 2020 golf season, Third overall in golf PAC tournament Person who inspires you and why: My Nana. She is one of, if not the strongest person I know, she will do anything for anyone at any given time. Hobbies/Activities: Varsity Golf, Unified Track and Field Future Plans: I will attend USI in the fall and majoring in elementary education. school with academic honors; graduated from my music studio of 10 years. Person who inspires you and why: Ron Luigs inspires me the most. He does because he is a super hard worker and never gives up. He looks out for us girls and has taught me all I know about horses. Above all he is kind and patient not only with his horses but with his students especially. Hobbies/Activities: Horse back riding; Jewelry making; crafts; drawing; songwriting, singing Future Plans: Although I am unsure what i want to do with my life in the future, I know I 100 percent want to do something with horses.

Best thing gained from 4-H: My favorite 4-H memory is winning grand champion in my create with a mix project. From this experience, I learned that if I work hard on my projects and I am motivated to succeed, I can do anything my heart desires. Advice for First Year Members: Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone when choosing projects for the fair. Your projects help you grow, not only as a 4-H member, but also as a person. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H):; Grand Champion - Create With A Mix; Champion - Photography; FFA: Two-time National Finalists (Placed fifth in the Nation both times); FFA: Two-time Best thing gained from 4-H: My favorite memory in 4-H is being able to attend the fair each year and look at each of the projects members have completed. The best thing I have gained from being in 4-H is being able to gain new skills through the projects I took. Advice for First Year Members: My advice to the first year members is to always strive to be better than the year before and take on new responsibilities and projects to accomplish. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): Champion - Photography; FFA: Two-time National Finalists (Placed fourth and fifth in the Nation); FFA: Twotime State Winner it takes to complete my own projects by a certain deadline while following all instructions. Advice for First Year Members: get involved in as much as possible and try out different things you wouldn’t normally do. Special Honors and achievements (4-H and non 4-H): 8 Projects sent to state fair, State fair special merit winner, 2009 Little Miss Posey County, 2010 Little Miss River Days, Two times Posey County Princess First Runner-up and Top Sponsor, Posey County Duchess Third Runner-up and Top Sponsor, and Posey County Teen Queen Miss Congeniality. Other- Seven times Varsity letter at MVHS, Graduated with honors and Academic Honors Diploma, Trine Distinguished Scholarship, Deans Education Scholarship, Dance Tuition Activity Scholarship, Trine Opportunity award and CGB Whitney Wehr Memorial

State Winner Person who inspires you and why: The person who inspires me the most is my mother. My mom works hard everyday at her job and at home. She has taught me to work hard for what I want, but never expect perfection. Making mistakes is how we grow, and I can definitely say I have grown through the years with my mom’s advice. Hobbies/Activities: Watch Netflix; Go on Walks; Sleep; Love to Shop; Read; Love to clean and stay organized; Helping out on the family farm Future Plans: I will be attending the University of Southern Indiana and will be majoring in Accounting and Professional Services. Person who inspires you and why: The person who inspires me most is my dad, Kevin Collier. Since he was a teen he has worked on our family farm. Through those years he has been able to to build upon our farm land. He has taught me so much about farming and so many different life skills. Although the most important thing he has taught me is to be diligent in everything I do. Tasks take time and patience and without that your outcome may not be as good as you hoped. Hobbies/Activities: Go on Walks; Love to Shop; Helping out on the family farm Future Plans: I will be attending the University of Indianapolis and will be majoring in Nursing. Scholarship. Person who inspires you and why: Carrie Staib - Kindergarten teacher at Marrs. I had the privilege to Career Intern under her this school year and she has taught me so much about life and the teaching profession. I am so thankful I was able to be in her classroom and learn so much from her and her students. She has inspired me to continue my dream of being the best teacher I can be and has given me so much guidance. Hobbies/Activities: Competitive dance at Achieve Academy, Cheerleading, Unified Track and Field, Yearbook committee, and coaching tumbling and dance at Top Notch Tumblers and Achieve Academy. Future Plans: I have signed to Trine University in Angola, Ind., to dance at the collegiate level. At Trine I will be dual majoring in Elementary and Special Education with a minor in coaching.

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2021 Posey County 4-H Fair Royalty Contestants The Posey County Royalty Pageants will take place on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Community Center on the Posey County 4-H Fairgrounds. The Duchess and Princess Pageants will begin at 6:00 PM with Miss Teen Posey County and Miss Posey County contest to follow. Entry fee is $5.00, kids 10 and under are free. Fair passes are not valid at this event.

2021 Miss Teen Posey County Contestants: Front row (l to r): Ava Valier, Jaley Hamilton, and Faith Juncker. Back row: Hannah Carr, Mallory Kuhn, and Jaycee Jarvis. Not pictured: Jenna Wehmer

2021 Miss Posey County Contestants (l to r): Emily Juncker, Emma Yarber, and Kelcey Ricketts. Not pictured: Jenna Veatch and Alison Gansman

2021 Posey County Duchess Contestants (l to r): Karter Lynn Greene, Alyssa Fendel, and Makayla Lupfer.

2021 Posey County Princess Contestant: Front row (l to r): Amelia Hite, Ellie Wilson, and Elaina Lupfer. Back row: Aubrey Becker, Madeline Hargrove, Annabelle Hester, Olivia Brass, and Olive Muller.

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