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Stewart arrested for threats Special to the News on a Facebook live video feed and that he Nickolas Stewart, age 28, of Mount Ver- meant the statements as threats. non, was arrested on Thursday morning for Stewart was arrested without incident on making threats to burn down county build- the charge of Intimidation, which is a Level ings. 6 Felony. Stewart faces Sheriff’s Office reports a possible sentence of indicate that Detective up to 2 ½ years in prisKyle Reidford with the on. Posey County Sheriff’s “This type of threat is Office met with Stewart taken very serious, espeon Thursday morning recially with what is going garding a complaint that on across this nation,” Stewart had posted threatstated Posey County ening videos to his personSheriff Tom Latham. al Facebook page. “This is a prime examAccording to records, ple of how this type of Stewart had posted multibehavior will not be tolNickolas Stewart ple videos on social media erated in Posey County where he made statements and it will be dealt with that he would burn down the Posey County appropriately.” Superior Courthouse, the Posey County CirStewart is currently lodged in the Posey cuit Courthouse, the United States Post Of- County Jail and will appear in the Posey fice and the Posey County Jail. Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 7 at 9 a.m. Monte and Maverick Anderson were proudly waving the American flag as the family waitIn speaking with Detective Reidford, All persons arrested are presumed inno- ed for the Annual Golf Cart Parade to make its way down Main Street on Saturday. Photo Stewart admitted to making the statements cent until proven guilty in a court of law. by Dave Pearce

Council finally OKs funding for Tresslar demolition By Lois Mittino Gray The Mount Vernon Common Council finally made the decision to take action and get the walls of the Tresslar Building ‘tumblin down’ by approving to let the demolition bid packets at their June 18, meeting at the Hovey House. Councilwoman Dana Baldwin made a motion that Mayor Bill Curtis be authorized to proceed forward with the bid packets as soon as possible and check into opportunities for financing the work. The motion carried unanimously and Curtis thought he could get the packets prepared to go out by July

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The councilors and Mayor all agreed the eyesore building on Fourth and Main Streets is in bad condition, especially after a portion of its back wall collapsed last year. Fire Chief Wes Dixon spoke at the podium recounting the story of the day back five years ago, when a five ton piece of iron fell off the façade, and his department had to remove it from the roadway. Later on, windows fell out onto the Main Street, and last year a car went through the plate glass window right into the building. “I’m not a structural engineer, but

that can’t be good for the building. From our fire station, we can literally see the building fall before our eyes. Even though it is a very slow collapse, it needs to come down,” he urged the group. The holdup to starting the demolition work these past few months was the possibility of a grant from the Indiana Office of Rural and Community Affairs (OCRA) for demolition funds. The Mayor announced he just learned the application date was moved back once again, due to COVID monies spent elsewhere, and now it was set at January 1, 2021. He stated at a

previous council meeting that if that delay would be the case, they would move forward with a private company, using city money. “Should we wait until January or use our own money?” he questioned. Councilman Andy Hoehn replied, “Let’s get the ball rolling and move forward. It’s time.” He suggested the city explore financing with a local bank for a five or ten year loan, so this project doesn’t take a big chunk out of the city money at once. “This would hedge our money as best as we can.” The cost of the project was ban-

tered about, too. Originally set at $400,000, Curtis conceded that was the figure used for the grant estimate. Baldwin feels that, after making inquiries, it will be more along the lines of $250,000, or lower. “This is the perfect time to do this. After COVID, contractors will bid low to get people back to work,” she speculated. In another hot council issue: • Jim Powers appeared before the councilors to discuss the ongoing problem of semis in his subdivision cutting through streets with

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MV Council addresses COVID By Lois Mittino Gray During the routine department reports at the July 2, meeting of the Mount Vernon Board of Works, board member Andy Hoehn asked every department head if there were any city employees testing positive for the COVID-19 virus on their staff. Police Chief Tony Alldredge told Hoehn one of his officers recently tested positive for the virus. The officer developed symptoms, so he went to get tested. After coming back with a positive result, the officer provided a contact list that included his two midnight shift partners. All three are now off with a fourteen day self-quarantine. “They are considered essential employees as police officers and I could have made them still come to work wearing a mask, but I did not want to endanger any of my staff and felt quarantine would be safer,” the Chief told those present.

Fire Chief Wes Dixon said three firefighters have been tested and results were all negative. “They worked the same late shift as the policemen involved, but felt they were not around the officers in quarantine long enough to be exposed,” he explained. Board member Hoehn questioned any COVID-19 tests in the water department and sewage department. Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray stated the wife of one of his employees tested positive, but that was three or four months ago. The employee was quarantined for 14 days with no problems, and Gray’s department has had no issues since. Street Department Head Max Deiterle said he had a similar situation to Superintendent Gray. He had an employee whose partner tested positive, so he was quarantined for fourteen

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New Harmony resident Tom Cochran receives the Volunteer of the Year Award from Ryan Rokicki, Director of the Workingmen’s Institute, during the Fourth of July Celebration held in New Harmony on Saturday. Photo submitted

Adapting to changes, staying the course... Steve ‘Harv’ Keitel never thought of working anywhere other than Bud’s By Lois Mittino Gray In a day and age when many people are transient and jump from one job to another, Steven Keitel is the exact opposite, a great example of employee loyalty. In 1980, as a young 16-and -a-half-year-old student, he hired on at Bob’s Bicycle Shop for an after school and summer job and never signed anyone else’s time clock. On June 15 of this year, he celebrated his fortieth anniversary at the location, as a Bud’s Hardware employee. “We couldn’t do what we do here without Steve. He’s such an important part of everything we do every day,” said grateful business

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co-owner Jimmy Key. Key and partner Phillip Wells bought the business five years ago from Bud Funkhauser, whose name it bears. “Steve just doesn’t know anything else but hard work, and he’s good at it,” Key remarked. “I worked for Bud (Funkhouser) for a long time, and I enjoy the work,” Keitel observed. “I really like to fix things and do odd jobs around the house, so I can help customers with their projects. I am the only one here who repairs screens. My favorite thing to do is help the customers with their projects,” he replied when asked to name his favorite. Steven often works behind the cash register at the counter in his role as Assistant Manager. Keitel says he never thought about working anywhere else. “They say kids today may change jobs every five to seven years. That’s not for me!,” he said with a shake of his head. The dedicated employee is a real handyman at home and that is his main hobby. A lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, he is presently fixing up and remodeling his dad’s house on Blackford Road, which he recently purchased to share with his wife, Lavon. The couple has two children, Cassandra and Lee and has a two-year old grandchild, Waylon. Although he celebrated his fortieth ‘ruby’ anniversary, Keitel is not ready to retire yet. “I’m too young to think about that at 56,” he

New employee Wade Dixon (Left) asks veteran employee Steven Keitel a question about Bud’s. Hardware as they talk behind the counter. Photo by Lois Mitino Gray remarked. Jimmy Key invites everyone to come by and wish Steven a ‘Happy Anniversary.’ A full page ad appears in this week’s paper to tout the milestone and celebrate with sales. A young novice employee, Wade Dixon, who has worked at Bud’s Hardware for only 13

months, in contrast to Steven’s 40 years, walks up to the counter. “Steve is the best worker we have at Bud’s Hardware,” he told me. Noticing his boss standing next to Steven, he added, “other than Jimmy, of course.” “Nice save, Wade,” Jimmy said with a grin and a wink in Wade’s direction.

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JULY 7, 2020 Kimberly M. Hester Kimberly M. “Kim” (Brown) Hester, 60, of Wadesville, Ind., passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Kim was born in Evansville, Ind., on March 12, 1960, to Joan (Dillan) Brown and the late Kenneth Brown. She was a graduate of Reitz High School where she was a Panther Dancer. Kim was an animal lover and enjoyed sewing, dancing, gardening, fishing, and listening to county and rock music. She loved riding motorcycles and attended many bike rallies where she participated in mud wrestling and arm wrestling. Kim had a random and humorous personality and was always the life of the party. She was strong willed even through life’s challenges. Kim will be remembered for her positive attitude and contagious smile. She was a devoted grandmother and was very active with their activities. Kim is survived by her daughter, April Schaeffer (James); mother, Joan (Dillan) Brown; companion, Kevin Felty; sisters, Kendra Brown (Bernie Titzer) and Johanna Williams (Jason); brothers, Kenny Brown (Cheryl) and Kevin Brown

(Tara); grandchildren, Dylan Collins, Alyssa Schaeffer, and Alyna Mosley. Kim was preceded in death by her father; sister, Joni Brown; and brother, Keith Brown. A celebration of Kim’s life will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711, with Pastor Steve Clayton officiating. Friends may visit from 2 p.m. until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.

Larry William Arp Larry William Arp, 82, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at The Linda E. White Hospice House. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa on August 2, 1937 as the son of William Herman Arp and Marlys Dahms Arp. He is survived by his wife, Linda Mary Kilzer Arp, whom he married in Walthill, Neb., on December 27, 1964. While growing up on a farm in Iowa, he graduated from Toledo High School in 1955 and went on earn his Bachelor’s degree in Business Education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1960. Later in his career, he would earn his Master’s degree in Business Education from Adams State College in 1968 and his Ed. D. in Curriculum Development from Utah State University in 1974. He also attended Ohio University, the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and the University of Evansville for additional coursework. Arriving in Evansville in 1972, Dr. Arp served for 28 years in the School of Business at the University of Southern Indiana. While at USI he served as Chair of the Information Systems and Business Education Department from 1991-2000. He also was Director of Athletics from 1987-1991. Dr. Arp also published several articles in professional journals during his tenure and was active in professional organizations. Dr. Arp started his teaching career in 1960 as a business teacher and volunteer football coach at the Cumberland and Massena High School in Massena, Iowa. In 1962 he moved to Fort Morgan, Colo., to continue his teaching and coaching career. While in Fort Morgan he met his wife Linda who was an elementary teacher. While in Fort Morgan he coached freshman and junior varsity football. In 1966 his football team was the second unbeaten JV team in school history. In 1968, he and his

wife Linda moved to Las Vegas, Nev., where he taught at Clark High School and served as varsity line coach. In 1971, he left Clark High School to pursue his doctorate at Utah State University. Before leaving he helped the football team become 1971 State Champion. In 1972, he left Las Vegas for Evansville, Ind., to begin his collegiate teaching career and Indiana State University Evansville, now USI. Dr. Arp was a member of several professional organizations including Phi Delta Kappa, National Business Education Association, Delta Pi Epsilon, the Indiana Business Education Association, and the Indiana Career and Technical Education Association. In 1999 he was named the Outstanding Business Educator by the Indiana Business Education Association and was recognized for his Contributions to Business Education by the North Central Business Education Association. Dr. Arp was an avid golfer, who loved reading about history and watching the spectator sports of football and basketball. Contributions may be made to the University of Southern Indiana Foundation. Due to Covid-19, there will be no public gathering or service at this time. Burial will take place in Tupman Cemetery. Pierre Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Alicia Loretta Miller Alicia “Loretta” Miller, 92, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the West River Health Campus. Loretta was born November 1, 1927 in Evansville to the late Ezra W. and Lorene F. (Majors) Stallings. She was a member of the Griffin Christian Church and retired from Schuttler Music after many years of service. Loretta loved her home; enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to her lawn and flower garden and volunteered her time working at the Saint John Food Pantry. Surviving Loretta are two sons, Keith (Britt) Miller of Bloomfield, Ind., and James (Stacey) Miller of Evansville; six grandchildren, Mike (Heather) Miller, Jeff, Cole and Aynsley Miller, Alissa (Justin) Etmeier and Megan Miller and several great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred “Bud” Miller in 1965. Graveside services were

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held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Griffin, Ind., Pastor Eddie Gene Martin officiating. Friends visited with the family from 3 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh County Humane Society, 400 Millner Industrial Drive, Evansville, IN 47710. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Katrina Gist Katrina “Kat” Gist, 50, of Mount Vernon (formerly of Charleston, S.C.) passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Linda White Hospice. Kat was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of Donald Lee and Jeanette Blume (JB) Carnahan on July 8, 1969. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Mark Gist, on February 27, 2013. Kat worked as a waitress for many years before becoming a Sound Engineer for several bands. Katrina loved music and art, passions she shared with her daughters, friends, and family. Many family gatherings involved a jam session. Kat’s biggest quality was her love for her family. Kat supported people following their dreams, no matter what they were up against. She was a mother to many people. She took in anybody that needed a hand or just a little extra love. She had a beautiful, kind soul and shared her love with anyone. Momma always said she owed her adult life to the family who agreed to give her their son’s liver when she

needed an organ transplant. She was an avid supporter of organ donations following that blessing. She was a member of Victory Christian Church in Goose Creek, S.C. Katrina is survived by her daughters: Amanda and Jessica Kolb; and grandchildren: Hunter, Joseph, and Angela Phillips. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. No services will be held, the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is overseeing the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Mary Yuan Mary Ann (Phegley) Yuan, age 63, passed away July 3, 2020 in Saint Louis, Mo., She was the daughter of the late Lynn and Agnes Phegley; wife of Ignatius Yuan; mother of Brian and Kevin Yuan; sister of Tim (Jan) Phegley, Peggy (Ken) Meyer, and Kathy (Bill) Wiese; Mary is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and inlaws. Mary’s business career spanned 35 years at Saint Louis corporations with the majority being spent at Anheuser-Busch. It was at A-B that she managed sev-

eral large corporate transformations, leading with an amazing combination of commitment, tact and expertise. While Mary’s business contributions were significant, her biggest (and most lasting) impact was in making friends and changing lives. Mary’s kind, positive, giving nature left its mark on everyone who knew her. Memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association: https://act.alz. org/site/Donation Services will be held in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Thomas Marvel Cox, 61, of Poseyville, Ind., born to Carroll Otto and Gloria Hope (Montgomery) Cox on May 18, 1959, in New Harmony, Ind., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He graduated from New Harmony High School in 1977 where he ran cross country and played the french horn in music class. He farmed for the Mahrenholz family for 42 years and was a member of Blythe Chapel United Methodist Church. He enjoyed NASCAR and watching USAC Silver Crown racing at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds and the Tri-State Speedway. Surviving are his sons: Daniel Cox of Poseyville, Ind., and Chris Cox of Mount Vernon, Ind.; brothers: John Cox of Portland, Ore., and David Cox of New Harmony, Ind.; grandchildren: Ariel, Wyatt, Izzy and

Braeden Cox. Preceding him in death were his parents. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana. Visitation was held 10 a.m. until service time, Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

Daniel Keith Miley Daniel Keith Miley, 33 of Evansville, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home. Daniel was born on March 24, 1987 in Evansville to Janie Bullington and the late Ronald Miley. He is preceded in death by his father Ronald Keith Miley. In the fall Daniel could be found down on Franklin Street working the Fall Festival, or on any given day he could be found helping his good friend, Sid, at the Econo Lodge. Surviving is his mother Janie Bullington of Evansville, Ind., brothers Christopher (Claire) Miley of New Harmony, and Phillip Miley, sisters Amber Caton and Nika Len Miley, stepmother

Ruth Miley of Griffin, Ind., nieces, aunts and many cousins. A celebration of Daniel’s life was held at the Econo Lodge at 2508 Hwy 41 North in Evansville, Ind., on Sunday July 5, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Banquet Hall.

Bruce E. Robbins Bruce E. Robbins, 64, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus. Bruce worked at Reis Tire as the shop manager for almost 30 years. He enjoyed watching Cowboy shows and game shows and visiting with his family. Surviving Bruce are his wife of 43 years, Cathy Robbins; two daughters, Annetta (Christian) Robbins and Jennifer Robbins; his mother, Bessie Lee (Barker) Robbins, a close friend who was like another daughter to him, Rhonda (Jeremy) Ross; five sisters, Carla Hurt of Evansville, Ethel (Jamie) Vernon of Speake, AL, Kathy Robbins and Robin (Hap Davis) Robb, both of Mount Vernon and Tracie (Mike) Fitzgerald of Evansville and five grandchildren, Elizabeth Jarman, Naudis VanWay, James “Bubby” Jarman, KiAnna VanWay and Ava VanWay. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Robbins; by a sister, Patricia “Trish” Robbins and

two brothers, Charles and Dennis Barker. Funeral services for Bruce were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Terry Gamblin officiating. Friends visited with the family on Sunday from 1 until 6 p.m. at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Matthew Lee and his staff for their kind and compassionate care. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

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Mary Sue Sailer Mary Sue (Alldredge) Sailer, 71, of New Harmony, Ind., passed away on June 30, 2020 at Linda E. White Hospice House. She was born January 11, 1949 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Ivan and Marjorie (Alvey) Alldredge. Mary graduated from Mount Vernon High School. She had worked at People’s Bank, Farm Bureau Co-Op and lastly, for 26 years, at GE Plastics in the phenol plant. Taking care of horses was her passion. Mary had a horse in her early years named Big Creek Sue. She loved to show halter horses and go on trail rides. Mary also enjoyed fishing. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Glenn “Polk” Sailer; sons, Brian Sailer (Krystal) and Brandon Sailer (Michelle); three grandchildren; sisters, Becky

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D M B C P July is the prime month for summer activities. Like all summer days, it flies by, and then it is already time for school to begin again. School supplies arrive in the stores, as well as autumn and Halloween dÊcor. Families begin to feel the urgency to go on vacation before it is too late. Madeleine, as hard as it is to believe, you will soon be walking down the halls of North Posey high school. Vacations have taken a new turn for grandpa and me; I am not able-bodied any longer, so I am forced to think the big trips are in the past. The assorted bus trips we took just a few years ago were nice and I am happy we had those experiences. However, the long ago ones were the most thoroughly enjoyed. These were the ones with my young children. Despite the arguments, this era of one’s life speeds past, and things are never the same. Many old folks greatly enjoy the trips in their Senior years, but I really missed the

family adventures. I look back at the photos from all years and am glad to see the memories. Hunting for shells on a lonely beach alone is not fun. I know we will never do this, but I would love for you and I to go sometime when you are a bit older. When I was a child, we could not afford to go on the big trips like others did, but we did have a good time closer to home. I was married before I went to Florida for the first time. Madeleine, your generation takes this for granted. I have to wonder if your frequent trips make you appreciate them more or less. I would like to have one more trip to go shelling, etc, but unless someone else takes me, I don’t see that happening. Grandpa won’t get on an airplane, and it is a lot of driving for us. Strange how we took everyone in the past, but now that we need “taking,� nobody steps up. Even though our bus trips took us to some great places, it was hard to enjoy things as much as when we went on our own. I am glad we got to walk around in New

York City and see all the sights in happy to be able to go and see the Washington DC. Charleston made things we did. This, of course, a good memory, as well as the includes the events and festivals New England we attended to sites we visited. sell both craft At one time, items and fudge. when we were One of my fayounger, it was vorites was the a dream, or a Duquoin State long-range plan Fair, which we to buy an RV attended several and travel the years. It lasted entire country. for a week, and Many Senior I enjoyed seeing citizens do this. all of the differFor various reaent animals, like sons, this idea Llama Day, and was discarded. other things. If I was retired, I have written I didn’t want about this sevto take another Don and Cathy three years ago eral times, but house to clean Shipsewanna, Northern Indiana. it was like going with me. back to the 30’s with the building We also discussed taking a long style and general atmosphere. Amtrak train excursion across One of the bus trips also took the country and possibly Canada. us to Pittsburgh and we saw two Again, we never did that. The win- museums there. The history of the dow on any of these possibilities is Heintz company was very interestclosing and I know we will prob- ing. Grandpa has always stated he ably never do anything like this. I can accept that our traveling would never go on a cruise, so I days are pretty much over. I was suppose that this possibility is to-

tally off the table. We have also toyed with the idea of another trip to Las Vegas, but I am not sure that would be my choice. Ironically, many folks take their campers and set up for a week or so someplace that is not all that different from where I actually live. I always feel fortunate to wake up here every day. Some landmarks and historical things are pretty disappointing in reality. Plymouth Rock is not at all what one would expect. Shopping for souvenirs has always been high on my list, but I don’t really need another tee shirt advertising some desired destination, and I don’t have room in my cabinet for another mug. So, yes, the ideas of a vacation have changed considerably. I also do not enjoy visiting old friends and relatives. Perhaps I will want to do some things again, despite my physical limitations. I also have a hard time leaving the dogs and parrots to someone else’s care. Combining that with the Corona Virus this year, I am more than content to sit in my sunny living room and gaze out at the lake and squirrels.

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Special Note: News in this issue includes: a recap of the fourth of July celebration, the 1920 presidential election. New markets open, second drowning victim of season, and many news briefs and personals. Mount Vernon’s Independence Celebration - Mount Vernon’s ďŹ rst annual fourth of July Celebration held under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce Monday, July ďŹ fth, despite the unfavorable weather during the greater part of the afternoon, proved to be a tremendous success in every way. The city was crowded with visitors from the county and surrounding territory. Every train on the L&N, C&EI and Evansville and Ohio Valley Railways brought hundreds of people to the city for the festivities. It is estimated that 7,000 people attended the celebration. Most of the downtown business section and the manufacturing districts were closed all day in honor of the occasion. Many of the business establishments were handsomely decorated and the crowds, decorations, oats, and amusements reminded one of the horse shows and fairs of years ago. The rain that came shortly after the community dinner at Black’s Natural Park prevented those in attendance from hearing the ďŹ ne speech made by Honorable Joe Pearce of Carmi. The baseball game between Owen Post 5 and the McReynolds Post of Stewartsville was also called o. The parade in the morning was one of the most stupendous ever witnessed in the city, being one mile in length. The oats were unusually well prepared and original. At 3:30 an hour’s concert was given by the band in the band-stand erected for the occasion. Following the concert, clowns entertained and Mr. Smith gave his dog and pony show at Sherburne Park. When dark enough, several local men ďŹ red o the gorgeous ďŹ reworks display from across the river. The much advertised community dance exceeded all expectations of the community and proved to be one of the most enjoyable features of the day’s program. The dance continued until 11. At night several bags of cornmeal were thrown on the street and participants claimed the paved street was as enjoyable to dance on as a hardwood oor. The band played all the latest popular numbers. The Chamber of Commerce did itself proud and hoped next year’s celebration is bigger and better than ever. Editorial On The Election Of 1920 - Note: The “Starâ€? seems to be for Cox and Roosevelt. The chief issue of the campaign is the League of Nations and there can be no confusion of the attitude of the two parties. The Republican platform (Harding and Coolidge) denounces participation in the League of Nations. The Democratic platform declares unequivocally for the League of Nations without reservations. The Republican party is for prohibition. The Democratic platform is “silentâ€? on prohibition, in which it does dier from the Republican platform. Many Democrats prefer that it contain a plank pledging the party to a more moderate revision of that act-

- (The Volstead Act). On women’s surage, the Democratic platform is clear in its wholehearted endorsement. Taken as a whole, the Democratic platform is one on which a successful political campaign can be waged and with James M. Cox and F. D. Roosevelt as its standard bearers, democracy is girded for victory. Editorial from The Star - New Markets Open - The ďŹ rst vegetable market ever held in Mount Vernon opened Saturday afternoon on the vacant lot of Saint Matthew’s School on Fifth and Mulberry Streets. Second Victim Of Season - Hallie Bass, encompany with his two brothers, John and Curtis, and a nephew, Thamas Causey, crossed the river Sunday afternoon to take a swim in the Ohio and shortly after entering the water, the former stepped into a deep hole only a short distance from the shore and was drown. He gave but one outcry and as he could not swim, neither could his associates, his fate was doomed. His body was recovered two hours later by Guy Hutchinson, George King (the author’s grandfather), and Alonzo Hardin with the aid of a trotline. He was 24 years old and was survived by his wife whom he recently married, his mother and two brothers. News Briefs And Personals - Farmers News Wheat thrashing started Monday but had to stop a few days on account of rain. The Marrs Farmers’ Federation has met and passed a resolution that farmers would sell no more wheat less than $3 per bushel. Roy Topper of Black Township yesterday brought in and sold the ďŹ rst load of the 1920 crop of wheat, for which he received $2.60 per bushel. Wabash River Basket Dinner - July Fourth - About 1,500 people attended the basket dinner and All Day Services at the Wabash River Sunday at Mackey’s Ferry. Birth - Mr. And Mrs. Andrew Axton are the proud parents of a bouncing boy who put in his appearance Thursday. Pretty Ford Sedan - Richard Crunk of Marrs Township has traded his faithful tin Lizzie roadster for a pretty Ford Sedan with all of the latest improvements. Blackberries - The prospect for a huge blackberry crop in this section was never known to be as good as this year. Harvest Bugs - William Barter was in the city Saturday, and says the harvest bugs were so thick in his section last week that it was impossible to work out in the ďŹ elds. Trips And Visits - John Martin of New Harmony gave us a pleasant call Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Seifert and daughter of Caborn Station, were shoppers in this city Friday. William Kirsch transacted business Friday and while here renewed his subscription. Henry Travers of Wadesville was a business visitor to this city Saturday. Marriage Licenses - Carl Cain and Myrtle Conyer; Joseph Gill and Mamie Duncan; and Ralph Peerman and Lola Bashaw. News From Mount Vernon 125 Years Ago-July 7, 1895--Wheat dropped Tuesday to 60 cents per bushel. Marriage License - William Wilkerson and Phoebe Stevens.

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Local Boy Scout Troop perseveres and overcomes to camp Boy Scout Troop 397 of Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church, Saint Phillips, Indiana, always looked forward to Summer Camp in June each year and 2020 was no exception. As the troop was making plans and all the boys were picking out what merit badges they wanted to work on, what campsite they wanted to get, and start the planning process. It was all put to a halt in March when Covid-19 showed up and every social event, including camping with large groups was cancelled by the council. That did not stop Troop 397, they were determined that they wanted to have a week-long camp. The adults and boys started brainstorming and came up with a plan. Dave Irick contacted a good friend, Derek Bulkley, who owned some property near Harmonie State Park, to see if they could use it for a camp for the boys. Derek kindly offered his property and anything they needed for the boys that week. The troop started their planning of meals, merit badges, and all the stuff that goes with a week-long camp. Some of the activities the boys worked on: Setup Camp – Camp Layout and Design; Establish the Galley (Camp Kitchen) and Axe Yard; Pioneering Knots and Lashings relearned; Care and Use of Axes and Knives; Whittling Camp Kitchen Tools; Hiking, and Exploring; Building Pioneering Camp Furniture; Roping, Rope Making Machine and Rope Bridge Building. The troop had many challenges during the week starting with Sunday when they wanted to gather and leave for camp. It was torrentially raining and causing flooding on many Posey County Roads. Many parents had trouble getting to the church, where they were supposed to leave from to head to camp. The departure was delayed until the rain slowed down. The troop had to find the best route to get to their destination due to flooded roads. The troop finally arrived at the property and began setting up all their tents, hammocks, supplies and getting organized. During the week-long camp there were a few other days that were filled with all day hard rain. Some of the planned activities were moved under the

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Members of Boy Scout Troop 397 recently took part in a week-long camp on property close to Harmonie State Park owned by Derek Bulkley due to summer camp being cancelled because of COVID-19. Pictured front row, l to r: Adian Hooper, Colin Mitchell, Jayden Zeller, Xavier Campbell, Caleb Vandendorpe, Kolben Johnson, Brock Heneisen, and Derek Zeller. Middle row, l to r:Kenny Coy, Philip Hooper, Mason Eickhoff, Drake Munnier, Kyle Blandford, Aaron Greulich, Wilson Gorman, Harrison Gorman, Isaac Deeg, and Shawn Heneisen. Back row, left to right: David Blandford, Zachary Irick, and Mark Vandendorpe. Photo submitted shelter house, on the days that it was not raining it was ex- The meals were planned out ahead of time and all the ingretremely hot and humid. But what would summer camp in dients were bought and they needed to keep with the menu so June without heat and humidity. On Wednesday the troop that there was enough food for the rest of the week. travelled to Kramer’s Lake and played in the water, some of The adults and boys had lots of fun during the week-long the boys needed to complete a swim test first. At camp they summer camp that they controlled themselves. The boys had a place to cool off, a homemade waterslide was created were more than ready to get camp packed up on Friday and out of plastic and some straw bales to pool the water at the head home to see their families. The troop would like to end. thank everyone that had a part in making the summer camp The boys had assigned tasks each day, one of the tasks was “Pioneering Camp” a huge success. They did not let Covid cooking meals for the 25 adults and boys that were there. ruin their summer camp plans.

‘MV Council’ continued from Page A1 days with no issues. Six others have been tested and they were all negative. During Open Forum and a discussion on virus preventative measures, the Mayor, board members and department heads agreed they need to start wearing masks at public meetings and be more careful about social distancing. Being at Hovey House for Common Council meetings, they do have ample room to spread out and will make sure that they do follow guidelines In other department business: • Chief Alldredge requested approval to send Officers Caleb McDaniel and Leo Gonzales to Instructor Development Training in Terre Haute from August 23 through 28. Since he assured the board he does have money in his budget for the training, the use of the city credit card for food and hotel, along with use of the city vehicle, was unanimously approved. • Chief Alldredge continued his report by requesting per-

mission to bring on Brian Crossen, Levi Hoehn, and Jose Gomez to the deputy reserve force. He said this is strictly volunteer and not a paid position. Board member David Dodd moved permission be given and it was approved. • Chief Alldredge reported his department had 229 calls of service in the past two weeks. Fire Chief Dixon stated his department had 47 calls since the last meeting. Superintendent Gray said his department flushed 7,930 feet of water main since the last meeting. Commissioner Dieterle reported that, since the last meeting, his department brought in $340 in special pick-ups and hauled 125 tons of trash to the landfill. • Under New Business, Mayor Bill Curtis stated the Governor issued another executive order, 20-34, extending to August 2 the authorization to vote and meet electronically. Also, the moratorium on water shut offs has been extended to August 14 to allow water users a chance to catch up on bills and not have water shut off for non-payment.

Mr. and Mrs. David and Kim Whitmore Mr. and Mrs. David Whitmore. (Kimberly Gates) were married on June 20, 2020. The Couple wishes to thank everyone who was able to view the live video, as well as replays. Unfortunately, only had 17 guests and the wedding party, in total, were in attendance. The party was limited so no one was left out. The couple is grateful for all the well wishes and cards and gifts. The couple plans to have a reception, when all the pandemic related issues are in some sort of control.

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Hans Schmitz, PC Purdue Extension Educator The Color Spectrum Broken Down Plants, like any other substance with pigmentation, absorb and reect certain wavelengths of light. The great thing about plant leaves is that the light they absorb can be used to create sugars mobile enough to allow for growth. Leaves are not the only truly interesting thing that has a wavelength preference for absorption or reection. Humans see objects in the 400-700 nanometer wavelength. Sources vary in the exact starting and ending wavelength, but all include 400-700 nanometers. We see violet at the short end of the spectrum, and we sunburn at non-visible ultraviolet wavelengths of around 280-320 nanometers. At the opposite end of the spectrum, red light becomes the invisible infrared around 750 nanometers, extending out to around 12,000 nanometers before becoming the wavelength of microwaves. Remembering the mnemonic ROY G BIV, the rainbow runs from high wavelengths to low. When we see objects, their color is determined by the wavelength of visible light the object reects. White objects are not technically a color, because they reect the entire spectrum of light. Black objects exist likewise, as they absorb the entire spectrum of light. This absorption and reection also amounts to heat transfer, with dark objects absorbing heat in sunlight more quickly than light objects, in a process that leads to the urban heat island eect, where temperatures in downtown Evansville might be as much as ďŹ ve degrees warmer than a gravel part of Copperline Road in rural areas outside Mount Vernon. Within the color spectrum, green objects reect sunlight, or ar-

tiďŹ cial light, in the green spectrum preferentially over other wavelengths of light. Therefore, leaves and the photosynthetic, sugarproducing, compounds in them have no use for light in the green wavelengths. Where leaves do use light to produce sugars, they do so in the red and blue spectrum. The peak absorption wavelength for plants is blue light. Photosynthetic compounds have a secondary peak in the red spectrum, around the 680-nanometer wavelength, ďŹ rmly red. Therefore, scientists and horticulturalists have created greenhouses using LED lights that emit light only in the blue and red spectrum to grow plants. Their results have been promising with the decrease in expense of LED lighting. Recently, the question of blood color was brought up by an inquisitive teenager in a local household. With artery blood running red, is deoxygenated blood running blue in veins? The answer lies in the color spectrum. Blood reection on the color spectrum runs ďŹ rmly in the red when oxygenated, but deoxygenated blood is closer to the dark red we see as black in the infrared spectrum. Call it “midnight blueâ€? for the veins we see in our skin. True blue being on the opposite end of the color spectrum, calling blood blue would be a misnomer. Worthy of note, there is a secondary peak in light reection from blood. Wherein there is light emitted that contains nothing in the red spectrum, like in the deep ocean, according to a 2005 article in Applied Spectroscopy by Meinke et al., human blood would appear green. All other visible colors would be absorbed. Perhaps the alien blood of science ďŹ ction has roots in science. For more information on these or other items, contact Hans at hschmitz@purdue.edu or 812-838-1331.

Briefly Update on MV Class of 1968 reunion We are still going to have it but if COVID-19 decides to make a second round we may have to cancel at the last minute. So for now this is the information: Happy 70th Birthday to the Class of ‘68. You are invited to a Birthday Celebration. It will be held at the American Legion on October 17, 2020 at 7 p.m. There will be a Cash Bar, Snacks and Birthday Cake. Since there is no charge, please let one of the Committee Members know if you plan on attending: Don Kleinschmidt 812-838-8477; Jenifer Harget-im1jen@yahoo.com; Dave Sharber-wobeyone@ att.net; Susan Nelson-eastwater611@yahoo.com; Donna Schlegelmilch-gidg@att.net; Waite Rowe-waiterowe@ yahoo.com; Tony Gross-Tony.gross68gmail.com; or Judy Trout-judytrout@wowway.com. You can also respond to our Facebook Post. We made it to be 70 so let’s celebrate. Hope to see you then.

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

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Judy O’Bannon honored for decades of preservation In recognition of more than 50 years of personal involvement and public advocacy, Judy O’Bannon is the recipient of Indiana Landmarks’ 2020 Williamson Prize for outstanding leadership in historic preservation. For five decades, the former first lady of Indiana has been a relatable leader, hands-on preservationist and vocal champion for the value of historic places. She helped launch the Indiana Main Street program, played an instrumental role in saving individual meaningful structures, engaged countless Hoosiers in preservation efforts, and produced an award-winning TV series demonstrating the impact preservation can have on communities. “Judy O’Bannon has been a powerful advocate and ally, really humanizing historic preservation and bringing it down to a personal level,” says Marsh Davis, president of Indiana Landmarks. “She’s been uniquely effective in messaging and using her position to reach people.” O’Bannon was introduced to preservation when she and husband Frank moved to Corydon in 1957 and fixed up their thirdfloor apartment in the nineteenth-century building that housed The Corydon Democrat, a newspaper owned by the O’Bannon family for 108 years. Not long after, Judy met Reid Williamson – the then-president of Indiana Landmarks for whom the Williamson Prize is named – and together they helped launch the Indiana Main Street program, which touts historic preservation as an important ingredient in revitalizing downtowns. Judy also helped found the Indiana Main Street Council and chaired it for a decade. She continued to show her passion for preservation after Frank

was elected Indiana’s lieutenant governor in 1989, when the O’Bannons purchased and continued renovation of a late Victorian house in Indianapolis’s Old Northside neighborhood. Attending services at the Central Avenue United Methodist Church just blocks away from their home, Judy stepped up when the dwindling congregation struggled to maintain its house of worship and led the charge that spawned the Old Centrum, a hub for nonprofit agencies that was housed there for many years. She helped save the building again in 2008, supporting Indiana Landmarks’ plan to restore the church as its headquarters and helping engage Bill and Gayle Cook of Bloomington in efforts to restore the structure. Judy also served as a media force for historic preservation, participating in three notable programs for Indianapolis PBS station WFYI: the documentary Transformation, which chronicled the Old Centrum’s conversion to the Indiana Landmarks Center; the Emmy award-winning series Community Building Communities; and Second Chances: What Can Happen When a Barn Lives Again, a documentary that drew on her own experiences to showcase barns adapted to new uses. Even as Indiana’s first lady, Judy made her mark on historic properties: Hosting guests at the Governor’s Residence on Meridian Street in the late ’90s, she helped raise $900,000 in private donations to make the landmark residence accessible to all. As a result of her experience, Indiana Landmarks tapped her expertise for a task force studying how to make the organization’s landmark properties more accessible. Judy will be honored as part of Indiana Landmarks’ virtual annual meeting on September 12.

soon.” The heavy trucks are damaging roadbeds and collapsing sewer lines in the Lawrence Addition area. One laden semi is said to be equal to 5,000 cars. Powers praised the city for the signs they have put up announcing to turn on Grant Street, which can bear heavier loads. “The drivers don’t look at them. They just follow their GPS maps,” he observed. Powers suggested put another sign up at the exit of I-64/I-69, indicating where trucks need to go and to use Grant Street, 20.2 miles from the exit. While Curtis agreed it is a problem and he understands Powers’ frustration, he noted that if the drivers have trouble reading the city signs indicating they need to turn .3 miles ahead, it probably wouldn’t work 20.2 miles ahead. Other items discussed on this problem were compensation for damages Powers’ received, installing guardrails, and adding signs in Spanish, as several drivers use English as their second language. Powers stated he believes they have to speak English to get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The Mayor has spoken with some drivers who speak Russian or Turkish. Councilman Rusty Levings said he knows at one point Curtis reached out to Google regarding their GPS to ask them to route the semis down Grant Street. Curtis said he did contact Google Maps and they did change, but they routed them down Bellefontaine Road, which he feels is more dangerous. He continued by stating GAF was actually going to check at the corporate level to have them do the same. Levings suggested writing another letter to Google as a unified group and Curtis said he will bring a letter to the next meeting. If they feel it is appropriate, they can all sign and get it sent out. Hoehn stated this is not going away, rather it is escalating, and they need to take corrective action, which can start with a bigger and better sign. He suggested the city needs a larger professional-style sign, in a designer color, such as bright green and silver. Curtis stated he will check the right-of-way and the ordinance code about it. Dan Baldwin spoke up and said from his experience, a trucking company’s logistics manager gives very specific directions to the drivers on the bill of lading. If they are caught on a wrong street, they get a fine of around $4,200. He added he can guarantee that if the city started doing that, word would get through the industry very fast. “It is not the city’s responsibility to direct them properly, it is the business. Write the ticket at $4,000,” he suggested. Other action includes: • An ordinance closing a section of Water Street between Enjoying a hot Sunday afternoon in New Harmony are Barter Street and Mann Street as a public thoroughfare passed Dorothy, David, and Gertrude McConnell. Photo by Dave unanimously as 20-09 after a second reading, rules suspension, and third reading motions. Pearce

• An ordinance to amend the City Code of Ordinances to make West Water Street a one-way street for the railroad project being done there passed unanimously as 20-10 after a second reading, rules suspension, and third reading motions. • A motion to make the Posey County News the newspaper for Council’s legal ads carried unanimously, due to the Mount Vernon Democrat shutting down on June 24. • After discussion, council will go forward changing the direction of the traffic flow at the riverfront since the new boat dock was installed. It was agreed to put a four way stop at the exit, which has to be done by ordinance. Curtis stated he will have that at the next meeting • Junk cars on properties was discussed and how to limit them. Code Enforcement Officer Ashworth will be placed on a future agenda to address the issue. • Street Commissioner Max Dieterle told council that repair on the clocks on Main Street is being handled. The company is coming down soon to show the street department how to reset them. • Curtis announced he has talked with Lochmueller Engineering on the riverfront LARE project. They have all the permit requests in, and they anticipate the permits will be in place in 30 to 60 days. A rough estimate of construction on it is presently $596,000. The estimate is almost double from what it was a year ago. • River Days has been canceled for this year.

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‘Tressler,’ continued from Page A1 heavy loads for WSI, GAF, and Countrymark. He lives at 349 Vista Drive and semis have taken out his mailbox, made ruts, and did other damage. He reported that in April, there were fourteen tractor trailers using Vista. There were twelve in May and so far in June, there have been nine. Curtis asked if he actually saw all of them. Powers replied yes, adding, “It is getting really bad. Vista was just paved two years ago and if the trucks keep up like they have been, it will have to be paved again very

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Mount Vernon City Council saves money by refinancing

By Lois Mittino Gray It’s always rewarding to save over $100,000 a year for the city where you are an elected official. Members of the Mount Vernon Common Council did just that at their June 4, meeting when they passed a Bond Refunding Ordinance on its third and final reading, making it 20-08 on the city books. Taking advantage of the lower financing rates available these days, the council voted to refinance two outstanding Water Utility Bonds from 2001 and 2012. Before voting, Councilman Andy Hoehn had some questions on the costs and the total savings. Scott Miller, with the Baker Tilly firm handling the refinancing, addressed the concerns. Miller indicated the total cost will be $285,659.62, which includes all of his company’s fees. The net savings for the total project is $1,250,281. This breaks down into an annual debt service savings of $105,000 for the city. Hoehn then moved the Bond Refunding Ordinance pass on final reading and it carried unanimously to let the process take effect in July. The next two items under Legals were acted upon in conjunction with the CSX railroad track work being done on Water Street. The first is a street closure, which City Attorney Beth McFadin Higgins explained is different from a street vacation in that the city will still own and control the street. Hoehn moved the Ordinance Closing a Section of Water Street between Barter Street and Mann Street as a Public Thoroughfare pass on first reading. It was seconded by Councilman David Dodd and carried unanimously. Higgins said the second action is an ordinance that will

change Water Street to oneway. Mayor Bill Curtis stated the direction of the one-way is based on how all of the cars were parked when he visited the area to look it over. Councilman Rusty Levings moved the One-Way Street ordinance pass on first reading and the motion carried unanimously. Levings speculated that, since CSX is ready to get going on the work, maybe council can suspend the rules at the next meeting and pass both bits of legislation on third reading. The next legal action Higgins brought to the table is acknowledgement of receipt of an alley vacation petition regarding the Main/Jefferson Alley, and to confirm a public hearing be held July 2 on the topic. The attorney explained there is not actually an alley there anymore, but it is platted as such, and needs action and it carried unanimously. The last legal issue concerned a request brought to the council by the Area Plan Commission on behalf of Melvin and Mary Ann Gillenwater, owners of three lots behind

Ewing Tire. They would like to combine the three to make one large lot. The lots are two small ones on Sawmill Street, and one larger one on Third Street, running to Elm. Higgins said councilors had two options: to send an objection on the replat, or take no action meaning the council is fine with the request. Hoehn stated he has no problem with the request and if he were the owner, he would do the same thing. After discussion, it was agreed by council and the Mayor to just take no action and let it happen. Under New Business, Councilwoman Dana Baldwin brought up for discussion the perceived need for a four-way stop sign on Sixth Street. “I have been contacted by several homeowners along Sixth, Mulberry, Locust, and Canal Streets. They are upset and worried about the traffic flying down Sixth Street from Main to Canal with no stop signs there. There are kids on bikes in the area; there is a school bus stop at Locust and Sixth; and there is lots of

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traffic. There is a school zone sign and a speed sign, but it seems that maybe the trees are blocking them, so I spoke to Street Commissioner Max Dieterle about fixing that situation,” she said. Hoehn agreed and added the speedometer sign showing real-time speeds could be moved to that area. Police Chief Tony Alldredge replied he would do that. The Mayor said they can bring this back up for more possible solutions at the next meeting. The Mayor initiated a discussion on where council members could meet bi-monthly starting in August. Originally, when social distancing went into effect, the Mayor tried to do Zoom meetings, but that did not technically work out as expected. Meetings were moved to the Hovey House from the City Hall annex, as there was more room for the required so-

cial distancing. It has worked out just fine to date, but the Area Plan Commission will be meeting there at the same time in early August and there will be a date conflict. Curtis remarked they need to explore other options, such as meeting on a different night, or at an earlier time, or at a different location. Because of social distancing due to COVID regulations, the option of going back to City Hall right now isn’t on the table. Curtis said they will still do the Board of Works meeting at City Hall on every other Thursday morning at 9 a.m. since far fewer persons attend those. Baldwin wondered if they could move the furniture around at the annex to accommodate social distancing requirements. It might be considered. The Mayor said he is applying for some COVID-19

money available to cities. Along those lines, one use could be redoing the council chambers at City Hall, similar to the seating at Hovey House, which would help with social distancing, but that is a long term project. Another thing he is possibly looking to do with the money is updating the phone system, since some offices have been having to work from home to maintain social distancing. The office phones could then be easily transferred to cell phones or home phones. The Mayor summed up effects on the city of COVID-19. “We have been fortunate with no deaths and so few cases in the county. We’ve had minimal lay-offs in the county as well. I do realize many businesses are hurting, but it could have been so much worse,” he observed.

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as the great ship sliced for days on end through choppy ocean waters to America. She admitted it was scary and diďŹƒcult to cross bound for a new life and a possible marriage. There was so much uncertainty and sadness and seasickness. She said she missed her mule back home, her bedroom and her relatives, but several of them were traveling with her. There were whispered words about a parish priest that was trying to get a little too frisky back there alarming my nonna’s family. I didn’t understand that gossip back then as a youngster. Now I know what they were talking about. Nonna Armida traveled with her thirty year old sister Luigia Zucchiatti Zuaiani (try to say that real fast three times) and her two nephews, seven-year-old Americo and nine-year-old Luigi. Her 27-yearold brother, also named Luigi, was sent along to chaperone her. I never knew him or have seen pictures of him. I always heard him called “Barba Vigiâ€? (something in reference to his beard) and the fact that he eventually moved out West to ďŹ nd his fortune and lost contact. He loved the cowboy movies. Maybe he inspired Clint and Sergio and the ‘spaghetti western’ movies. Fabio Zuaiani, her sister Luigia’s husband was already in America making a home for the family. Yes, his name really was Fabio. I recall Fabio was not drop dead handsome and did not have a lionlike mane of

B L M G Fourth of July celebrations bring to mind one of my favorite stories from the family vault. It always makes me smile thinking about Armida Zucchiatti, my Italian grandmother, and the hilarious assumption she made about the wonder of America. One hundred years ago on July 3, 1920, her huge passenger ship, the Ferdinando Palasciano, sailed into New York Harbor and past the Statue of Liberty to take all those who boarded it in Genoa, Italy to Ellis Island for entry processing into this new land. It was July 3 and locals were celebrating the holiday with a lavish ďŹ reworks display in the harbor. The next day on July Fourth it was even grander. She always told me, “I couldn’t believe they were putting on such a nice welcome for all of us. They must really be happy we’re here.â€? Then she would laugh and laugh about how naĂŻve she was to think the patriotic celebration was for her, a twenty year old maiden seeking a new start. She reminisced that it was her ‘Independence Day’ since she escaped poverty and family oppression when she boarded that behemoth of a boat to go to a new country. She didn’t look back to the small village of San Vito de Fagagna in the northern Italian region of Udine, that she left behind

golden hair though. As a little girl, I just remembered he blinked like crazy. The ship that delivered the group to America was built in 1899, weighing in at 10,484 gross tons and being 521 feet wide. Its service speed got up to around 15.5 knots. The boat held 257 passengers in ďŹ rst class, 119 in second, and 1799 in third class. I suspect my little band of family could only aord third class. The ship was laid up in 1925 after being reďŹ tted as a transport for the navy for a few years. Upon arrival at the Ellis Island Processing Center, made famous for long lines waiting to ďŹ ll out forms and getting medical checkups with potential quarantines, they were thrust into a world of bureaucracy. The harried registrars who tried their best to record information about immigrants from all over the world often misspelled names and put incorrect data. My grandmother’s records list her name incorrectly as Ermide, not Armida. On brother Luigi’s records, it incorrectly states the ship departed from Napoli (Naples). Armida and family eventually moved to Sault Ste. Marie,Canada where another relative helped obtain work at the Algoma Steel Mills. My statuesque, blue-eyed beautiful grandmother caught the eye of most young men there, and she refused to marry the one the family picked out for her beforehand. She married a twin named Antonio Casteller and that’s where

my mom, Lina Casteller was born in Canada. Lina did get US citizenship papers in Detroit, Michigan after marrying my father, Louis Mittino. I took Lina to Ellis Island National Monument on a trip to New York for a special reason one spring break in 2005. I wanted her to see her mother’s name inscribed on The American Immigrant Wall of Honor. It is the only place in the United States where an individual can honor his or her family heritage at a National Monument. For $150, I registered “The Armida Casteller Familyâ€? in 2004 to be inscribed on one of many of the four by two foot stainless steel panels on the wall. It currently displays 775,000 names of immigrants of all eras, even up to the present day. Included are names representing all ethnicities from every inhabited continent on earth, all years of arrival, all points of entry, and all modes of travel. Some names have been inscribed to commemorate the centennial of an ancestor’s arrival. Those who endured forced migration from slavery are included, as are our own earliest settlers, the American Indian. The common element that ties these names together is the celebration of American immigration. The American Immigrant Wall of Honor is ďŹ ttingly in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty just outside the Great Hall at Ellis Island and overlooks the Lower Manhattan skyline. A beautiful interpretive center tells the story of an immi-

grant’s arrival from start to ďŹ nish, with great anecdotes. There is a kiosk to look up your family name if you have it inscribed on the wall and it tells you a panel number where to look outside. One huge display case has all the kinds of baggage people used from all over the world to bring their only belongings. My mom gasped when she spotted in the display the exact same kind of trunk her mother used to make the crossing from her former life. We still have it in the family and I inherited it and can see it now by the door as I type. “Could I ďŹ t my whole life into it?â€? I wonder. I also registered my dad’s family, “The Battista Mittino Family,â€? the next year in 2005. Battista Mittino, my nonno, sailed past Lady Liberty to arrive at Ellis Island aboard the Rochambeau on May 20, 1912, as a young 22-year-old from Trecate, Italy with a head full of dreams. He was an opera-loving shoemaker who ended up in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. The process to inscribe a family name is all on the wall’s website, using an online order form or US mail. I gave copies of the impressive certiďŹ cates, signed by Lee Iacocca himself, as Christmas gifts to family members. No government funds are used to maintain this popular wall exhibit, it’s all paid for with these registrations and donations. Now, that’s the kind of “wallâ€? I can truly believe in.

Letter to the Editor Indiana among nation’s worst for overall health A new report from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce released this month is further evidence that Indiana’s economic edge could be undercut by the state’s poor health metrics. The report indicates that high rates of smoking, obesity and higher than average health care costs are threats to the state’s business climate. State leaders have rightfully touted Indiana’s strong business record for many

years, but alarms over Indiana’s sagging health rankings have been ignored for far too long. The result is that Indiana is among the nation’s worst for overall health and growing worse on key metrics like smoking. Now, it’s not just a threat to our health, but to our economy. Health and business groups have united in recent years to advance a solution: increase the state’s low ciga-

rette tax rate and invest more in public health. Despite the broad public support, lawmakers have failed to act. The 2021 legislative session presents a new opportunity to improve health and protect our economy. We are hopeful law makers will hear our concerns. Andrea Biggersta County Coordinator Tobacco-Free Posey County

Guest Opinion: Author Unknown Perspective is an amazing art For a small amount of perspective at this moment, imagine you were born in 1900. When you are 14, World War I starts and ends on your 18th birthday with 22 million people killed. Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until you are 20. Fifty million people die from it in those two years. Yes, 50 million. When you’re 29, the Great Depression begins. Unemployment hits 25 percent, global GDP drops 27 percent. That runs until you are 33. The country nearly collapses along with the world economy. When you turn 39, World War II starts. You aren’t even over the hill yet. When you’re 41, the United States is fully pulled into WWII. Between your 39th and 45th birthday, 75 million people perish in the war and the Holocaust kills six million. At 52, the Korean War starts, and ďŹ ve million perish. Approaching your 62nd birthday you have

the Cuban Missile Crisis, a tipping point in the Cold War. Life on our planet, as we know it, could well have ended. Great leaders prevented that from happening. At 64 the Vietnam War begins, and it doesn’t end for many years. Four million people die in that conict. As you turn 75, the Vietnam War ďŹ nally ends. Think of everyone on the planet born in 1900. How do you survive all of that? A kid in 1985 didn’t think their 85-year-old grandparent understood how hard school was. Yet those grandparents (and now great grandparents) survived through everything listed above. Perspective is an amazing art. Let’s try and keep things in perspective. Let’s be smart, help each other out, and we will get through all of this. In the history of the world, there has never been a storm that lasted. This too shall pass.

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When our early immigrants from Great Britain set up their legal system in New England they did not have prisons and, often, not even jails. What passed for justice included such corporal punishments as standing in the stocks or being bound to the whipping post, usually in the village square and always in public view. That shaming was part of the punishment. Also, it was erroneously believed to reduce recidivism. The great French legal philosopher Paul-Michael Foucault (19261984) posited that the “public� part of public punishments was es-

Guest Column: Indiana Farm Bureau INFB focused on supporting future leaders in Agriculture Indiana Farm Bureau is focused on supporting youth in agriculture at this year’s modiďŹ ed Indiana State Fair 4-H Livestock Competition and Project Showcase, including the exhibitor experience and livestock showmanship competitions. INFB is the 2020 4-H Livestock Competition and Project Showcase presenting sponsor of the Exhibitor Experience, all showmanship contests and the Supreme Drive. “Many of the future leaders of Farm Bureau can be found on the fairgrounds each summer showcasing livestock and a variety of ag-related projects,â€? said Randy Kron, INFB president. “While this year’s state fair will look dierent, we’re pleased that our 4-H’ers will still be able to compete and we’re thrilled to be able to support them as a presenting sponsor. They’re the future of Indiana agriculture.â€? Farm Bureau will provide awards to toplevel showmanship winners throughout the youth livestock showmanship competitions. The awards include: • Individual grand and reserve grand champion showmanship species winners each will

receive a rolling luggage bag. • The grand and reserve grand champion overall supreme showmen each will receive a custom belt buckle. •The grand champion winners in the Supreme Drive on Aug. 16 each will receive a four-foot, upright showbox. INFB’s focus on supporting future leaders in agriculture goes beyond its eorts at the state fair. Other youth and young adult programming includes: scholarships for graduating seniors and college students; four collegiate Farm Bureau chapters; FFA advocacy days and trainings; and additional leadership development events, competitions, awards and conferences. All other planned INFB state fair events and activities, such as its annual Taste from Indiana Farms, have been canceled following the state fair’s June 4 announcement. The Indiana State Fair 4-H Livestock Competition and 4-H Project Showcase will take place Aug. 7 through Sept. 5 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center in Indianapolis.

Spare the rod... sential to helping eliminate cruel and unusual sentences for crimes. If a petty thief could have their hands hacked o on the public square, society would more likely be averse to such disproportionate penalties. According to Foucault, modern governments began to remove punishments such as beheadings from public view not out of a concern for general sensibilities but out of a desire to prevent the people from rising up against the government. If the public, through its governmental oďŹƒcials, see ďŹ t to physically punish a miscreant, especially a political prisoner, then the public should be witness to the gory spectacle. Recently, perhaps as a concomitant of the Black Lives Matter phenomenon, such vestiges as public

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whipping posts are being removed from public lands and moved to museums. The state of Delaware allowed public oggings as criminal punishments until 1972. Now the places where the public could watch as a person was beaten with a cat-o-nine tails are being removed from such places as jail yards and courthouse lawns. Even the memory may be lost. In 1817 Posey County, Indiana did not yet have a jail but in one of the county’s ďŹ rst criminal jury trials the defendant, one Mr. Green, was found guilty of hog stealing and sentenced to 49 lashes at a post just outside Posey County’s ďŹ rst courthouse which was the living room of Absalom Duckworth’s home. Under the procedure of 1817

the defendant’s lawyer, Richard Daniels, had the right to immediately petition for a new trial. He did so and Judge Isaac Blackford took a lunch break to consider the motion. During the lunch hour Sheri John Carson, who either did not know or did not care about the petition for new trial, tied Mr. Green to the whipping post and ogged him without the Judge’s or the attorneys’ knowledge. When Judge Blackford reconvened court, Attorney Daniels stood and requested a new trial. The Defendant grabbed his attorney by his coattails and said, “For God’s sake, Dick, do stop. I’ve had enough already!â€? I suppose no one could accuse the legal system of delay in 1817. I do not condone or recommend

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corporal punishment as a sanction for criminal behavior. However, I do agree with Foucault; excluding the public from the imposition of Draconian sanctions makes such unfair outcomes more likely. For example, the spectacle of public whippings was legal in Delaware until 1972, but there had not been such a horriďŹ c punishment in that state since 1952 when a husband was lashed 20 times for beating his wife. There is no evidence such a sanction aected spousal abuse. But it surely caused citizens to lose respect for their legal system. For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com or “Like/Followâ€? us on Facebook and Twitter at JPegRanchBooks&Knitting.

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Holiday World launches Cheetah Chase, modified hours, and more As of July 4, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will officially be the Water Coaster Capital of the World, with the opening of Cheetah Chase: The World’s First Launched Water Coaster. “We’re excited to announce the newest addition to our award-winning and record-holding water coasters,” says park President Matt Eckert. “With a first-of-itskind flat launch and dueling features, we know this ride is going to be a hit with families, and we’re so excited to bring families here to experience the fun!” Splashin’ Safari was voted No. 1 in USA Today’s 10 Best poll, and is up for the honor again this year. With more than 1,700 feet of combined track, Cheetah Chase is the first water coaster of its kind. It is among the first dueling water coasters in the world, and is the first to feature a flat-launching section to start the ride. Riders will be propelled using targeted water nozzles (rather than Linear Induction Motors used for Wildebeest and Mammoth). To aid in social distancing efforts, Cheetah Chase, along with Wildebeest, Mammoth, Zinga, and Zoombabwe, will operate on the parks’ inLine Reservation System. Guests will be able to use their phones to wait in line, or will be able to make a reservation at the entrance of the ride. Guests will only be allowed to enter these lines by waiting virtually. Both wave pools, Bahari River, and any kids’ play areas will be accessible without use of the virtual line 2020-114 Public Meeting Notice: Posey County Council will meet on July 21, 2020, August 11, 2020, and September 9, 2020 at 10:00am regarding the Posey County Budget Hearings. These meetings will be held at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620. Published in the Posey County News on July 7, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-110 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR ASHER EUGENE DWIGHT CAIN

system. In addition, the park will be changing hours and removing their Happy Halloween Weekends event for the 2020 season, but adding two more weekends of Splashin’ Safari operations. “This was a difficult decision for us to make,” says fourth-generation owner Leah Koch, “but it’s one that we feel is best for our employees, our Guests, and our future. This year hasn’t been typical in any way and the best option we have is to manage our business conservatively so we can return to better hours and deliver an even better Guest Experience for our 75th season in 2021.” Due to the change in calendar, Friday Night Fireworks will be moved to Saturday nights. 2020 Season Passholders will be given additional perks, and will have an opportunity to purchase deeply discounted 2021 Season Passes. Park entertainment will also be returning beginning July 4: • LOL! Comedy Magic Show with Brandon Baggett • Dive! • Holidog & Friends • Saturday Night Fireworks Shows More additions for the 2020 Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Season include: • New food items like Ben’s Soft Pretzels, fried avocado, churro donut, pork

tenderloin and more. • Track improvements for 800 feet of The Voyage, the world’s second-longest wooden roller coaster • Holiday World Digital Photo Pass with On-ride photos at The Voyage, Thunderbird, Frightful Falls, Gobbler Getaway, Cheetah Chase, and Wildebeest. • Worry-Free Weather Guarantee • The return of Kids World and more. Holiday World is still hiring for 250 additional spots created for inLine Reservation System, enhanced cleaning procedures, and more. Those interested should visit HolidayWorldJobs.com. The Voyage was also nominated as one of the top roller coasters in the nation by USA Today. In accordance with Governor Holcomb’s most recent address, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will remain at 50 percent capacity. Holiday World’s inLine Reservation System will be in place for the remainder of the season to help with social distancing. Guests who do not have season passes will need to reserve their spots online by purchasing a date-specific ticket using the park’s Pick Your Price Calendar. For more information, visit HolidayWorld.com or call 1-877463-2645.

2020-111 The following County Operating Claims have been filed with the Auditor’s Office and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session JULY 7, 2020 FOX & LUTZ $1,989.50 WILLIAM W GOODEN $946.50 GROVES LAW OFFICE LLP $6,045.00 JEAN E HADLEY $2,113.75 MCFADIN HIGGINS & FOLZ $7,294.45 SMITH & BUTTERFIELD CO $27.71 SUPERIOR TEAM APPAREL $335.00 DOUGLAS S WALTON $3,116.00 JOHN JACOB WARRUM $3,977.00 WEST GROUP $1,297.46 GRAND TOTAL $27,142.37 Maegen Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on July 7, 2020 - hspaxlp

Court News Probate Doris Miller Robert Jourdan Lloyd Hutchinson Terry Chanley Malinda Anslinger

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NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner HAYLEIGH HATCH, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Asher Eugene Dwight Cain to Asher Michael Hatch. The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Posey Circuit Court on August 31, 2020, at 8:30 o’clock a.m. which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to Posey Circuit Court Date: 06-24-2020 Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Jaime Simpson Deputy Clerk Published in the Posey County News on July 7, July 14, July 21, 2020 - hspaxlp

2020-104 65C01-2006-EU-000038 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF JOAN ELIZABETH TOTH, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that JAMES J. TOTH was on the 24th day of June, 2020, appointed personal representative of the unsupervised estate of Joan Elizabeth Toth, deceased, who died on the 17th day of May, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Mount Vernon, Indiana: 6/24/2020. KAY KILGORE, CLERK Posey Circuit Court By Donna Curtis Deputy Randall K. Craig, J.D., CELA, CAP Attorney at Law, #3421-82 5000 East Virginia Street, Suite 1 Evansville, Indiana 47715-2672 Telephone: (812) 477-3337 Facsimile: (812) 477-3658 I hereby certify that the foregoing or attached court record or document complies with the requirements of Trial Rule 5(G) with regard to information excluded from the public record under Administrative Rule 9(G). Randall K. Craig, J.D., CELA, CAP Published in the Posey County News on June 30, July 7, 2020 - hspaxlp

) ) SS: IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ) UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF ) MALINDA M. ANSLINGER, DECEASED ) 65C01-2005-EU-000031 ) ELIZABETH A. HERR AND JERRY B. ANSLINGER, ) CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Elizabeth A. Herr and Jerry B. Anslinger were on the 27th day of May, 2020 appointed as the Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Malinda M. Anslinger, deceases, who died a resident of Posey County, Indiana April 21, 2020. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decendant’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred. Dated 5/28/2020 Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis Deputy Shannon S. Frank (Ind. S.Ct. #: 15432-82) Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP 501 Main St., Suite 305 Evansville, Indiana 47708 Tel. (812) 423-3183 Published in the Posey County News on June 30, July 7, 2020 - hspaxlp

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Disturbance leads to arrest of Owensville man On July 5, 2020, at 5:18 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance on Thompson Lane in Owensville. Upon arriving Deputy Michael Rose and Sergeant John Fischer separated the parties and the residence and began an investigation into the incident.

At conclusion of their investigation Deputy Rose placed 41-year-old Branden Willis into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Willis was charged with Battery resulting in bodily injury. He remains in custody on a $650 bond.

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Brummett faces Battery charge On June 25, 2020, at 12:56 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a battery that was occurring at the Diplomat Hotel located at 1733 S State Road 57 near Oakland City. Units from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Oakland City Police Department were dispatched to the scene. Upon arriving officers were able to separate the adult parties and conduct an investigation. At the 2020-115 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY IN RE CHANGE OF

Dustan Brummett conclusion of the investigation Deputy Michael Rose

placed 28-year-old Dustan Brummett of Fort Branch into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Brummett was charged with Battery in the presence of a child and interference in the reporting of a crime. He has since posted a $750 bond. Assisting Deputy Rose in his investigation was Deputy Loren Barchett and Oakland City Officer Jeff Hill.

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Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Kristan Reynolds, whose mailing address is: 1231 E Second Street, Mt. Vernon IN 47620, Posey County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she/he filed a petition in the Posey Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Kristan Mourer. Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 31st day of August, 2020 at 8:00 o’clock am. Date 6/29/2020 Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Kim Cross Published in the Posey County News on July 7, July 14, July 21, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-102 STATE OF INDIANA

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COUNTY OF POSEY IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR TANNER JOSHUA NICHOLSON

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Petitioner Robert Redman NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Robert Redman, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Tanner Joshua Nicholson to Tanner Joshua Redman. The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Posey Circuit Court on August 31, 2020, at 8:30 o’clock a.m. which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to Posey Circuit Court Date: 06-24-2020 Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Jaime Simpson Deputy Clerk Published in the Posey County News on June 30, July 7, July 14, 2020 - hspaxlp

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IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2020 TERM

CAUSE NO. 65C01-2006-ES-000041

ATTORNEY: William H. Bender 17 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 430 Poseyville, Indiana 47633 Phone: (812) 874-3636, (812) 985-2102 NOTICE OF SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF INDIANA In the matter of the estate of Imogene Manning, Deceased Notice is hereby given that Karen Ann Blaylock was on the 26th day of June, 2020, appointed Executor of the estate of Imogene Manning, deceased, who died on May 29, 2020. 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 on 1st day of July, 2020 Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis Deputy Published in the Posey County News on July 7, July 14, 2020 - hspaxlp 2020-112 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

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IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF JOSEPH L. GOEBEL, DECEASED

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IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2020 TERM

CAUSE NO. 65C01-2006-EU-000039

ATTORNEY: William H. Bender 17 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 430 Poseyville, Indiana 47633 Phone: (812) 874-3636, (812) 985-2102 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF INDIANA In the matter of the estate of Joseph L. Goebel, Deceased Notice is hereby given that Betty Kaye Goebel was on the 26th day of June, 2020, appointed Executor of the estate of Joseph L. Goebel, deceased, who died on June 6, 2020. 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 on 30th day of June, 2020 Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis Deputy Published in the Posey County News on July 7, July 14, 2020 - hspaxlp

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POSEYVILLE WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE 2019 The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. The presence of contaminants n the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State of Indiana requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Contaminants

Collection Date

Highest Range of MCLG MCL Units Violation Likely Source of Level Levels Contamination Detected Detected Disinfectants & Disinfectant By-Products (There is convincing evidence that addition of disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants) Chlorine 2019 1 1-1 MRDLG MRDL ppm N Water additive used to =4 =4 control microbes. Haloacetic Acids 2019 7 6.7 - 6.7 No 60 ppb N By-product of drinking water (HAA5) goal disinfection. for the total Total Trihalomethanes 2019 19 19 - 19 No 80 ppb N By-product of drinking water (TTHM) goal disinfection. for the total Inorganic Contaminants Barium 06/26/2018 0.0257 0.0257 2 2 ppm N Discharge of drilling wastes; 0.0257 Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits. Fluoride 06/26/2018 0.525 0.525 4 4.0 ppm N Erosion of natural deposits; 0.525 Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Nitrate [measured as 2019 10 7.05 10 10 ppm Y Runoff from fertilizer use; Nitrogen] - Nitrate in 10.4 Leaching from septic tanks, drinking water at levels sewage; Erosion of natural above 10 ppm is a deposits. health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider. Microbiological Contaminants Contaminants

Sample Date

Total Coliform (positive samples/month) 2019 Radioactive Contaminants Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium Lead and Copper

2019

MCLG or MRDLG

MCL, TT or MRDL

Your Water

Range Low

Range High

Violation

Typical Source

0

0

0

0

2019

No

Naturally present in the environment

0.14

0.14 – 0.14

0

15

90th Percentile

1.3

Action Level (AL) 1.3

0

15

Contaminants

Date Sampled

MCLG

Copper

09/11/2018

Lead

09/11/2018

pCi/L

N

Erosion of natural deposits.

Units

Violation

Likely Source of Contamination

0.367

# Sites Over AL 0

ppm

N

1.6

0

ppb

N

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives; Corrosion of household plumbing systems. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Violations Table

Nitrate [measured as Nitrogen] Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. Violation Type

Violation Begin

Violation End

MCL, AVERAGE

01/01/2019

03/31/2019

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Financial Advisor Protect Yourself Against Financial Scammers It’s unfortunate but true: During this period of economic uncertainty, one of the busiest “industries” has been financial scamming. But it goes on even during normal times, so you’ll want to know what to look for and how to defend yourself. For starters, just how widespread is financial fraud? Consider this: In 2019, more than 3.2 million fraud cases were reported to the Federal Trade Commission, with identity theft being the most common type of fraud, accounting for about one-fifth of the overall cases. And fraudulent new accounts (mortgages, student loans, car loans and credit cards) amounted to about $3.4 billion in 2018, according to a study by Javelin Strategy and Research. To prevent yourself from being victimized, consider the following suggestions. They are certainly not exhaustive, but they should prove useful. • Watch out for unsecure websites. Make sure a website is secure before entering any payment or personal information. Look for sites that start with HTTPS, rather than those with just HTTP, which are not secure and can be hacked. But even a site with HTTPS can still be used by scammers, so, if you don’t recognize the name of the company or group that’s requesting your information, do some research to make sure it’s legitimate. • Review your credit reports. As mentioned above, the fraudulent opening of new accounts is a big source of financial scams. To be sure nobody has opened new accounts under your name, try to review your credit reports at least once a year. You can get them for free at AnnualCreditReport.com. • Follow up on fraud. If you’ve already been victimized by having new accounts opened in your name, con-

tact one of the three major credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax or TransUnion) and place a 90-day fraud alert on your credit file. You might also want to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, print it out and file it with your local law enforcement agency. And it’s also a good idea to contact the fraud department of the financial companies where the thief has opened a fraudulent account in your name. • Be alert for suspicious links. “Phishers” have gotten quite good at sending out messages that look like they’re from reputable businesses. But if you examine these messages carefully, you can usually determine if there’s something off about them. For example, no legitimate business will tell you, via this type of message, that you have to “correct your account” by providing additional information. And if you do hit the link provided and it takes you to a thirdparty site, you can be pretty sure it’s bogus. • Resist “act now” offers. If you get an offer via phone or online urging you to “act immediately” on an investment opportunity, discontinue the communication. No reputable financial advisor will ever try to force you to take such swift action, and if an investment is legitimate, it will be available tomorrow, next week and next year. • Use your shredder. You probably have the option to “go paperless” with all your financial services providers, but, if you still do receive paper documents, be sure to shred them when they’re no longer needed. You save and invest for years to help achieve your long-term goals. Don’t let any of your efforts be undone by financial fraudsters. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Poseyville Christian Church 6 E. Main St. , Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-3411

South Gibson Apostolic Chapel 6144 S. 1075 W. Owensville, IN 47665 812-729-7231

Saint John’s Episcopal Church Reverend Allen Rutherford 602 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-5445

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 10 N. St. Francis Avenue, Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2220

Violation Explanation

Water samples showed that the amount of this contaminant in our drinking water was above its standard (called a maximum contaminant level and abbreviated MCL) for the period indicated.

Corrective Actions Taken: The Town of Poseyville Water Department is currently partnering with our local Posey County Soil and Water Conservation Office to contact and educate local property owners within its Well Head Protection Area and even further local property owners about Nutrient Management Plans that will be beneficial to the agricultural industry as well as to the Town’s drinking water source. The water utility remains on quarterly monitoring and will continue to give public notice if/when the MCL for nitrate in drinking water is exceeded. NOTE: The Synthetic Organic Compounds (SOC) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) tested were below detectable limits. 1.The State allows us to monitor for some contaminates less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our date, though accurate, is more than a year old. 2. Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should seek advice from your health care provider. Publishes in the Posey County News on July 7, 2020 - hspaxlp

Worship with us Agape Family Ministries Pastor Jim Weihrauch 5529 Industrial Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2232 Apostolic Bible Church 9808 New Harmony Road Poseyville, IN. 47633 812-851-5456 Bethesda General Baptist Church Pastor Stan Hoffman 1600 Savah Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 Beyond The Walls Pastor Bryan Thompson 424 Vine Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-455-3013 Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Kevin Petty 618 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-4777 Church of Christ Preacher Eric Padgett 700 Mill Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2635 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints President Bernie Gerth 736 Smith Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-0088

Church of the Nazarene 531 E. Steammill Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-3288

Griffin Christian Church 319 N. Main Street Griffin, IN 47616 812-851-3291

Fair Haven Christ Fellowship Church 10500 Hwy 68 Cynthiana, IN 47612 812-568-8409

Harvestime Temple Pastor Mark Tabor 101 Roosevelt Drive Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-5447

Faith Fellowship Church Pastor Brad Nolan 1201 W Fourth Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-568-9642

Holy Angels Catholic Church 423 South Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-838-2535

First Baptist Church Pastor Joshua Hammond-Kelley 1205 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2187

House of Prayer Pastor Darryl Hargett 8012 Bald Knob Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-319-1840

First Baptist Church E. Tavern Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-3225

Immanuel United Church of Christ Reverend Douglas Turner 5812 N. Ford Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-985-3115

First Christian Church 7226 Hwy 66 Wadesville, IN 47638 812-673-4278 First Christian Church Pastor Rick Sellers 1403 Country Club Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2855 First Presbyterian Church Pastor Larry Langer 120 E. Sixth Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-2473

Johnson United Methodist Church 403 Raintree New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-4648 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Jason Farrar 1005 E. Tavern St. New Harmony, IN 47631 Living Word Church Pastor Dale Culbertson 716 Locust Street, Door 13 Mount Vernon, IN 47620

First United Church of Christ 10920 North Street Cynthiana, IN 47612 812-845-2776

Messiah Lutheran Church Reverend Sean Esterline 7700 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-2278

First United Methodist Church Pastor Christopher Millay 601 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-2640

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Pastor Matthew Watson 1717 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-4555

Mount Vernon Community Church Black’s Chapel Pastor John Motz 1800 Highway 62 West Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-0318 Mount Pleasant General Baptist Church Pastor Dan Reisinger 3801 Blackford Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-483-8414 Mount Pleasant Church of God In Christ Shepardess Regina King 812 E Third Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-5171 Mount Zion General Baptist Church 1425 Oliver Road Wadesville, IN. 47638 812-783-2337

Saint Matthew Catholic Church 421 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-2535 Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church 46 Cale Street Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2251 Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ 10430 Hwy 66, Wadesville, IN 47638 812-985-3416

New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church Pastor Darrick Hayden 11420 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN. 47712 812-985-5288

Saint Peter’s United Methodist Pastor Eric Robinson 2800 S. Saint Philips Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-3751

New Harmony Christian Church 307 N. Brewery Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-3626

Saint Philip Catholic Church 3500 St. Philip Road South Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-985-2275

North Posey Community Church Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2028

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church 318 Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-4604

Old Union Christian Church 10017 S. State Rd. 165 Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-3186 Pentecostal Assembly Reverend David L. Payne 321 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Point Church of the Nazarene Pastor Bryan Thomson 12611 Bonebank Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-5182

Saint Wendel Catholic Church 10542 W Boonville New Harmony Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-963-3733 Salem Heusler United Church of Christ 11325 Lower Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-2542

Stewartsville United Methodist RR 2 Poseyville, IN 47633 812-851-5561 The Message Ministry Baptist Church Pastor Raymond Tucker Hedges Central, Room 7 Canal & Seventh Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-306-3162 The Turning Point Reverend Scott Cassel 9800 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-9800 Trinity United Church of Christ Reverend Jamie Kent 505 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-3805 University Heights Baptist Church 8800 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-5158 Wadesville General Baptist Church 3262 Princeton Street Wadesville, IN 47638 812-673-4660 Welborn United Methodist Church Reverend John Adams 4999 Welborn Church Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-3222 Zion Lippe United Church of Christ Pastor Jeff Long 9000 Copperline Road East Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-985-2437

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Dubois County youngsters Kale Houchin, Landon Byrd, Nolan Byrd, and Reed Houchin enjoy eating the snowcones during one of the events held last weekend in the camping area at Harmonie State Park. The park was a complete sell-out for the Fourth of July weekend. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Lisa Smith, driving, and her daughter Mary Esche won Most Patriotic in the annual Golf Cart Parade held in New Harmony on Saturday. Photo by Dave Pearce

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St. Wendel and St. Phillips both on three-game win streaks By Chris Morlan St. Wendel got back on track in a home game against Owensville on Monday, June 29. Last week, St. Wendel lost all three games they played and went from first place in the league standings to the middle of the pack. During the Owensville game, St. Wendel had 16 hits as a team and won the game by the final score of 21-0. This game was called after the fifth inning. St. Wendel score in every inning they went to bat. Isaac Luigs was the winning pitcher for St. Wendel. Luigs pitched all five innings, allowing three hits, no runs, three walks and struck out three batters. Tanner Halbig went two for four hitting with scoring four runs, two RBIs and three stolen bases. Caige Christie went two for two at the plate with two RBIs and scored three runs. Nolan Kihn went two for three with two RBIs, a run scored and a walk. Brock Schreiber went two for four hitting with two RBIs and a stolen base. Evan Tuley went two for four at the plate with a run and an RBI. Luke Martin went two for four hitting with a run scored and an RBI. Drew Martin went one for two hitting with three runs scored, two walks and a stolen base. Dylan Ahola went one for four hitting with three RBIs and a run scored. Isaac Luigs went one for three hitting with a run scored and a walk. Gavin Corne scored two runs, an RBI and had three walks. Ethan Stofleth scored a run and an RBI. St. Phillips 14, Owensville 2: Last Wednesday evening, St. Phillips played at Owensville. St. Phillips scored three runs in the first inning, five more runs in the second inning and another five runs in the top of the fifth in-

ning. They beat Owensville 14-2. Ethan Kissel was the winning pitcher for St. Phillips. Kissel threw three innings, allowed three hits, no runs, no walks and struck out four batters. Ethan Stolz came in relief and threw one, one-third innings. Stolz surrendered two hits, two runs, three walks and three strikeouts. Nick Couch threw two-thirds of an inning, allowing no hits, no runs, no walks and two strikeouts. Cooper Darr went two for two at the plate with two doubles, five RBIs, two runs scored, two stolen bases and a walk. Ethan Kissel went two for two hitting with scoring four runs, two stolen bases and two walks. Ethan Stolz went one for three with a double, two runs scored, a stolen base and a walk. Cane Boehman went two for four with four RBIs. Nick Couch went two for three hitting with an RBI. James Bohleber went two for three at the plate with a stolen base. James Van Bibber went one for three swinging with a run scored. Ethan Masterson went one for one hitting with two runs scored and two walks. JT Sinnett went one for three at the plate with a run. Kurt Denning scored two runs, two RBIs and two walks. St. Wendel 8, SG Eye Care 4: These two teams squared off last Wednesday night at St. Wendel. SG Eye Care jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on field error by St. Wendel. Dylan Ahola stole two bases in the bottom of the third inning and Luke Martin drove him in to tie the game at 1-1. Cole Like also got on base in the third inning with two stolen bases and scored a run to give St. Wendel at 2-1 lead. St. Wendel got their first hits of the game in

the bottom of the fourth inning from Brock Schreiber and Ethan Stofleth to score four runs and take a 6-1 advantage. SG Eye Care scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning, but St. Wendel pitcher Drew Martin got them out of the inning and was awarded the winning pitcher in the game. Martin threw six innings, giving up four hits, four runs, two walks and struck out six batters on 85 pitches. Luke Martin pitched the final inning for St. Wendel for the save. At the plate, Brock Schreiber went one for three hitting with two RBIs, a walk and a run scored. Ethan Stofleth had one hit at his only appearance at the plate and drove in one run. Tanner Halbig scored two runs, three walks and a stolen base. Nolan Kihn drove in two runs, walked, hit by a pitch and scored a run. Drew Martin was hit by a pitch, walked and scored a run. Caige Christie walked, hit by a pitch and scored a run. Luke Martin had an RBI, stole a base and walked. Dylan Ahola with two RBIs, a walk and two stolen bases. Cole Like stole two bases and Isaac Luigs walked and stole a base. St. Phillips 6, SG Eye Care 4: Last Thursday night, St. Phillips traveled to Haubstadt to play against SG Eye Care. St. Phillips scored five runs in the top of the first inning and maintained the lead the for the remainder of the game for a 6-4 win. Ethan Kissel was the winning pitcher for St. Phillips. Kissel threw four innings, surrendered seven hits, four runs, no walks with four strikeouts on 60 pitches. Nick Couch pitched three innings allowing two hits, no runs, two walks with three strikeouts on 42 pitches. Cane Boehman went two for four at the

plate scoring a run and an RBI. Nick Couch went two for three hitting with a run and an RBI. Ethan Kissel went one for three hitting with an RBI, a run scored, a walk and two stolen bases. JT Stinnett went one for three with a stolen base. Cooper Darr went one for two hitting with a run, two walks and a stolen base. Ethan Stolz scored a run, walked and stolen base. Kurt Denning scored a run, walked and stole a base. James Bohleber drove in one run and James Van Bibber walked. St. Wendel 8, VFW 5: In an important game in league standings, St. Wendel traveled to Fort Branch to play against first place VFW. St. Wendel scored four runs in the top of the second inning and another two runs in the top of the third inning to coast to an 8-5 win. Nolan Kihn went the distance and pitched a complete game for St. Wendel. Kihn gave up ten hits, five runs, two walks with four strikeouts on 88 pitches. Isaac Luigs went two for three at the plate with a run scored and an RBI. Caige Christie went two for three hitting and was hit by a pitch. Cole Like went one for four hitting with two RBIs and a stolen base. Drew Martin went one for four hitting with two RBIs and a stolen base. Nolan Kihn went one for four at the plate along with a run and a stolen base. Dylan Ahola went one for two hitting with an RBI, a run scored, a walk and a stolen base. Luke Martin went one for three hitting and scored a run. Ethan Stofleth went one for two hitting with a run scored, an RBI and a walk. Brock Schreiber scored two runs, walked and stole a base. Evan Tuley scored a run and walked.

This week in the history of sports for the past 40 years

By Chris Morlan Below are events that took place in the history of sports during the week of July 7-13. Some of you may remember these games or stories from the past 40 years that brought you joyful memories. Some of you may have never heard of these milestones in the history of sports. Either way, there are some interesting facts that have taken place over time and reading something you never knew or heard about makes it even more interesting. July 7- (1982) English athlete David Moorcroft breaks the world record in the 5000-meter run with a time of 13:00.41 in Oslo, Norway. (1984) Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Martina Navratilova beats Chris Evert 7-6, 6-2 for her 26th Grand Slam title. (1986) American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee sets the world heptathlon record of 7,148 points in the inaugural Goodwill Games at Moscow. (1998) Sixty-Ninth MLB All-Star Game, Coors Field, Denver Colorado: This was the highest scoring all-star game in history. American League won 13-8. (2006) Cleveland Indians first baseman Travis Hafner becomes the first player in MLB history to hit five grand slams before the All-Star break. (2007) Sprint-Nextel and NASCAR announce NASCAR Nextel Cup Series renamed the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2008. (2019) FIFA World Cup Final: The United States beat the Netherlands 2-0 to win a record fourth title. July 8- (1984) Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: John McEnroe defends his crown and beats fellow American Jimmy Connors 6-1, 6-1, 6-2. (1990) FIFA World Cup Final: West Germany defeats Argentina 1-0. (2000) Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Venus Williams

wins her first career Grand Slam singles title by beating Lindsay davenport 6-3, 7-6. (2014) FIFA World Cup: Germany defeats Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals to make it to the final. (2018) South Korean golfer Sei Young Ki breaks LPGA 72-hole scoring record with 31 underpar 257, also first to better -30, in winning the Thornberry Creek Classic. July 9- (1988) Nolan Ryan is the seventh pitcher to ever win 100 games on two different teams. (1994) the 11,000th home run was hit by Matt Nokes in New York Yankees history. (2002) Seventy-Third All-Star Game: the game ended in a 7-7 tie when both teams ran out of available pitchers at Miller Park, Milwaukee. (2009) Joe Sakic retires after 21 NHL seasons with the Quebic Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche franchise. Sakic finished his career with 625 goals and 1,641 points. (2016) Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Serena Williams beats Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3, equaling Steffi Graf’s 22 Grand Slam singles titles. July 10- (1990) Sixty-first All-Star Baseball Game: the American League beat the National League 2-0 at Wrigley Field, Chicago. Julio Franco from the Texas Rangers was named the All-Star MVP. (1999) FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California: The United States beats China 5-4 on penalties. This was the United States second World Cup ever won. (2018) Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo joins Italian champions Juventus in a deal worth 99.2 million dollars. July 11- (1982) FIFA World Cup Final, Madrid, Spain: Italy beats West Germany 3-1 in front of 90,000 spectators in attendance.

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By Chris Morlan Eight-man football could possibly be added by IHSAA During the upcoming August meeting, the Indiana High School Athletic Association is considering adding eight-man football to fall sports. This idea was proposed by the Indiana Football Coaches Association at their June meeting. The proposal is to have two divisions. One division would be for schools with an enrollment of fewer than 300 students that want to start a program or wish to drop from eleven-man to eight-man football. The second would be for schools of 300 or more students to transition from eleven-man to eight-man would have to provide evidence of declining enrollment and/or participation in middle school and youth programs. Under these proposals, schools would be locked into eleven-man or eight-man football for a twoyear cycle. The eight-man football proposal would not go in effect until the 2021-22 school year. In other news with the IHSAA, they are considering seeding the top two teams for each volleyball sectional and placing them on opposite sides of the bracket. The rest of the teams would still be determined by a blind draw. South Gibson Babe Ruth League Standings 1. Saint Phillips 5-2 2. Saint Wendel 6-3 3. VFW 6-3 4. Reinbrecht Homes 5-3 5. SG Eye Care 3-5 6. Owensville 0-9 Scores from last week Monday, June 29

Saint Wendel 21, Owensville 0 SG Eye Care 2, VFW 0 Wednesday, July 1 VFW 3, Reinbrecht Homes 2 Saint Wendel 8, SG Eye Care 4 Saint Phillips 14, Owensville 2 Thursday, July 2 Reinbrecht Homes 12, Owensville 2 Saint Phillips 6, SG Eye Care 4 Saint Wendel 8, VFW 5 Upcoming games Tuesday, July 7 Saint Phillips at VFW, 6 p.m. End of Season 2020 Fastpitch Softball League Schedule At Deaconess Sports Park Tuesday, July 7 Diamond Dynamics White vs. North Posey (Strikers), 6 p.m. on Blue 3 Field Indiana Extreme vs. North Posey (Strikers), 7:30 p.m. on Blue 2 Field Thursday, July 9 North Posey (Strikers) vs. Indiana Gators Arnold, 6 p.m. on Blue 2 Field Indiana Shockwave Snyder vs. North Posey (Strikers), 7:30 p.m. on Blue 1 Field Tuesday, July 21 Indiana Gators Arnold vs. North Posey (Strikers), 6 p.m. on Blue 2 Field Cheetah Girls Grey vs. North Posey (Strikers), 7:30 p.m. on Blue 2 Field Thursday, July 23 Mater Dei vs. North Posey (Strikers), 6 p.m. on Blue 1 Field Thursday, July 30 Indiana Gators Rupert vs. North Posey (Strikers), 6 p.m. on Blue 2 Field Southern Indiana Hotshots 18U vs. North Posey (Strikers), 7:30 p.m. on Blue 1 Field

(1985) Houston Astros’ Nolan Ryan is the first in MLB history to strike out 4,000 batters. (1989) The Sixtieth MLB All-Star Game at Anaheim Stadium: the American League beat the National League 5-3. Bo Jackson from the Kansas City Royals was named the All-Star game MVP. Former President Ronald Reagan sportscast at that All-Star game. (1993) US Senior Open Men’s Golf, Cherry Hills Country Club: Jack Nicklaus wins by one stroke ahead of Tom Weiskopf for his second US Senior title. (2010) FIFA World Cup Final, Johannesburg, South Africa: Spain beats the Netherlands 1-0 for their first World Cup title. (2012) Steve Nash is traded by the Phoenix Suns to the Los Angeles Lakers. July 12- (1987) Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Kent Tekulve threw his 900th game in relief. (1989) New York Yankee pitching great Ron Guidry retired. (1996) Kirby Puckett retires from Minnesota Twins. (1996) Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan

signs an NBA contract for a one-year, $25 million dollars. (1997) the Chicago Cubs played their 5,000th consecutive game without being no-hit. (2015) Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Novak Dokovic defends his title for a third Wimbledon crown by beating Roger Federer 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3. July 13- (1984) Sergei Bubka of the USSR set a world record in the pole vault with clearing the bar at 19-feet, 3.89 inches. Bubka broke the men’s pole vault world record 35 times during his career. (1985) the New York Yankees retire Roger Maris (Number 9) and Elston Howard (Number 32) uniforms. (2001) International Olympic Committee votes to award Beijing the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. (2014) FIFA World Cup Final, Rio de Janiero, Brazil: Germany defeats Argentina 1-0. (2019) Wimbledon Women’s Tennis: Simona Halep beats Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2. Halep was the first Romanian to win a Wimbledon singles title.

Deer hunt apps being taken Starting today, hunters can apply online for state park deer management draw hunts at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt. The online method is the only way to apply. Applicants must possess any valid license to take a deer in Indiana at the time of the application, not including apprentice licenses. Applicants must be Indiana residents (or possess a valid lifetime license to take deer in Indiana) and be 18 years of age by the date of the first hunt. Once an application has been submitted online, information cannot be changed. Applications must be completed by the application deadline. Primary applicants can apply by themselves or with up to two secondary applicants (aka “buddies”). There is no preference in the draw based on whether the application includes buddies. If you have buddies listed on your application, you must supply their information on your application in order for them to participate. This includes each buddy’s hunting license number and date of birth. Buddies must meet all age, residency, and licensing

requirements of state parks deer management hunts. Each applicant may appear on only one application per hunt period. Applications close Aug. 17. Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. A link to view drawing results will be posted at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt after Aug. 31. Firearm hunts include any firearm legal to take deer on public land in Indiana. Archery hunts include any archery equipment legal to take deer in Indiana, including crossbows. Properties participating include Brown County, Chain O’Lakes, Charlestown, Fort Harrison (archery only), Harmonie, Lincoln, McCormick’s Creek, Ouabache, Pokagon, Potato Creek, Prophetstown, Shades, Spring Mill, Turkey Run, Versailles, and Whitewater Memorial state parks, and Trine State Recreation Area (archery only). Early hunts are Nov. 16-17, and late hunts are Nov. 30-Dec. 1. More information is available at on.IN.gov/ reservedhunt.

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