July 8, 2014 - The Posey County News

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Posey County’s only locally-owned newspaper

Volume 134 Edition 27

Plans released for Posey road repairs

Carolyn Stone, second from left, was named New Harmony’s Outstanding Community Volunteer at the annual Fourth of July celebration. Presenting the award are left to right: Carol Scarafia, representing Tri Kappa, Paul Allison and Kenyon Bailey. Stone’s name will be displayed on a plaque inside the Ribeyre Gymnasium. She also received dinner for two at the Red Geranium and a $100 gift certificate to the Mews. See page A12 for more photos from this event. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

By Valerie Werkmeister The condition of county roads is always a touchy subject. This year, in particular, may be more of a hot button issue than others. The long, rough winter left many roads in extremely undesirable conditions. Posey County Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk and his crews in Mount Vernon and Poseyville garages have had their hands full trying to check road repair items off their list. During the Posey County Commissioners meeting on July 1, Schenk submitted a list of roads that will be chip and sealed. The process involves laying down a layer of rock that is compacted. Excess rock is swept off the road before the road is sealed with

a light layer of asphalt. The reseal spots for Mount Vernon are: Stevens Road, Copperline Road, Johnson Road, Sailer Road, Benthall Road, Alderson Lane, Middle Mount Vernon Road, Waltz Road, Blackford Road, Oliver Road, Sauerkraut Lane, Bald Knob Road, Holler Road, Raben Road, Slim Pond Road, and Bonebank Road. Reseal spots for Poseyville are: Winternheimer Road, Peters Road, Downen Road, Ramsey Road, Pumpkin Run Road, Lee Road, Old Evansville Road, Wade Road, Fifer Hills Road, Waller Hill Road, and Saxe Road. Work began last week and will extend through the summer as weather permits.

Mount Vernon ‘prepared’ for grant By Lois Mittino Gray Holding up a copy of the thick Stellar Grant application, Mount Vernon City Attorney Beth McFadin Higgins asked the Mount Vernon Common Council for its total support at its June 26 meeting. “Are you prepared as a board to cover all the money we need to match the grant if it does not all get pledged?” Higgins explained that there will be a question and answer period at the site inspection visit the grant committee has slated for three hours on July 7, beginning at noon. “There is a good chance you will be asked then if you are willing as a unit to fill in any unfunded money,” she said. “We need to be prepared with our answer.” All council members voted in the affirmative. Higgins remarked that she will be surprised if the $1.5 to $1.8 million needed is not pledged by then. “We started back in April seeking community support and have a million dollars already pledged, Some of the partners in our project have not even pledged yet and say that they will, I don’t think we’ll have trouble meeting our target, but we have to be ready in case they ask.” Higgins noted that every day they get in more and more pledges. “We’re going down Main Street at 100 miles an hour, get on the bandwagon now.” Mayor John Tucker invites the public to attend the site inspection launch at noon on the Landing roof on

July 7. In other council action: • Council member Becky Higgins received complaints on boaters parking their trailers in front of Bliss Ice Cream Shop all day and taking up two spaces. A discussion ensued with a one hour parking maximum sign being posted as a possibility as other retail is expected to move in soon. Members will observe the problem. • The ordinance amending the city 2014 salary ordinance for positions with the Motor Vehicle Highway department and the Park and Recreation department passed on second reading. • James Cox appeared before the board to ask what constitutes an emergency when repairing streets. He has not received any city contracts to pour concrete and was disgruntled that they are not bid out. Street Superintendent Max Dieterle said that the most recent one in question was an emergency and the hole had to be taken care of immediately. Cox also asked about the city’s policy on hiring minority contractors and Higgins told him how to find the ordinance online at the website. • Acting as the Water Utility Board, the members

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Juanita Hyatt, 97, reportedly New Harmony’s oldest resident, enjoys the food and music at the annual July 4th celebration. See page A12 for more photos from this event. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Posey Fair to begin this week

Posey County News to help Extension celebrate 100 years The Posey County News is preparing to help the Posey County Extension Service celebrate an upcoming milestone to go along with this year’s fair. The Extension Service is preparing to celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary. Members of the organization and the Posey County News staff are requesting your help. Anyone with pictures or memories of how the extension services have helped you in life (Homemaker’s, 4-H, and Agriculture) are being asked to submit the information to the Posey County News. The information may be mailed to PO Box 397, New Harmony, Ind., or faxed to 812-682-3944, or emailed to Dpearce263@aol.com. If you would like to drop by the office at 641 Third Street in New Harmony (in the same building with Koester Construction), you may wait while your pictures are scanned. We appreciate, in advance, your willingness to give back to an organization that has done so much for so many. Poseyville Autumnfest to be held September 27-28 The Poseyville Autumnfest will be held on the last full weekend of September on the 27 and 28. This year’s theme is Posey County, a tale of two centuries. Posey County is 200 years old this year, so come enjoy the festivities. Again this year, entertainment on Saturday evening will be the Hot Rod Lincoln Band.

The Posey County 4-H Fair has another exciting week of activities lined up for the fair week of July 12 through the 18. To see the lineup of this year’s events, go to www.poseycountyfair.com, or check out the Facebook page or contact the local Purdue Extension office at 838-1331. Back, after being absent for a number of years, are rides and games for kids of all ages from Bluegrass Rides and Inflatables. There will be several mechanical kiddie rides, in addition to various inflatables. Kids can receive an arm band for $10 to give them unlimited rides/use from 5 till 10 p.m., each evening, Monday through Friday. Some restrictions may apply. Again this year, the fair will be offering $3 meal discount tickets for every $5 gate fee paid, MondayThursday of the fair. This will allow you to save $3 on an excellent meal and eat in air conditioned comfort at the Community Center building from 5 to 7 p.m., each evening. This discount does not apply to the purchase of Season Passes, which are $20 each and are

Children’s Clothing Bank scheduled for July 19 The Back to School Opening of ‘The Clothes Hanger,’ a children’s clothing bank at Old Union Christian Church, is set for Saturday, July 19 from 8 a.m. to noon in the church basement. The store provides free clothing, new and gently used children’s sizes newborn through 18, juniors and adults, for area families needing assistance. Jackets, coats and shoes are available in limited sizes. Old Union Christian Church is located approximately 2.5 miles north of Poseyville on Highway 165. For more information call (812) 9636266 or (812) 454-1797. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and check-out the large selection.

Retrospective ...... A 4 Legals ...................B 5 Classifieds ........ B 7 - 8 Community ......... A 7

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Epley learns ‘giving back’ early

NPHS Class of 1969 planning 45th reunion The North Posey High School Class of 1969 is planning their 45th class reunion on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Red Wagon Restaurant, 6950 Frontage Road, Poseyville, Ind. The committee needs addresses for Tim Green, Linda Boyle Gibson, Emily (Crofts) Whitaker, and Carol Creek. If anyone has any information, please contact Jackie Scheller Bender, Sydney Erbacher Russler, Cheryl Dougan Whitmore, or Rosemary Wiggins. Reservations need to be mailed to Charlotte Eisterhold Wehmer, 4925 Hwy. 165, Poseyville, Ind. 47633. Make checks payable to North Posey Class of 1969 at $25 per person. We are looking forward to seeing all of our classmates.

PC Veterans Service Officer out of office July 10-14 Posey County Veterans Service Officer will be out of the office on Thursday, July 10 and return on to normal hours on Tuesday, July 15.

good for admission from Saturday through Saturday of fair week. On Monday night, the Posey County Farm Bureau will be featuring baby back ribs, smoked chops, and sausage with all the trimmings, including homemade ice cream and brownies for dessert. In addition to the $3 discount ticket you receive at the gate when you pay, the Farm Bureau will be offering an additional $2 off the cost of the meal if you are an Indiana Farm Bureau member On Tuesday night, the St. Francis Relay for Life Team will be preparing smoked chicken, new potatoes, green beans, cooked apples and homemade desserts. The proceeds from this meal will help in the fight against cancer. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, you won’t want to miss the outstanding meals prepared by the Posey County Extension Homemaker Clubs. Wednes-

Dalton Epley, right, and Brandon Tepool start to dig the foundation for the new sidewalk at North Elementary School. The Eagle Scout Project is now completed. Photo submitted

Deaths .............. ...A3 Church ................ A 8 Social .................. A 5 School ................. A 6

By Valerie Werkmeister Parents often have dreams for their kids. Doctors or lawyers or maybe a successful businessman are a few career paths they may hope to see their son set foot on. But have you ever heard someone say, ‘I want my son to be an Eagle Scout.’? It’s a shame too because so many of the qualities people often complain are missing in today’s society are instilled in Eagle Scouts. Boy Scouts take an oath to be kind, loyal, reverent, helpful, cheerful, clean, brave, trustworthy, friendly, courteous, obedient and thrifty. Perhaps if there were more Eagle Scouts, the world would be a better place. A recent study conducted by Sung Joon Jang, Byron R. Johnson and Young-II Kim of Baylor University found that, ‘Duty to God, service to others, service to the community, and leadership traits are especially strong in Eagle Scouts.’ They also found that Eagle Scouts are more likely to be committed to setting and achieving personal, professional, spiritual, and financial goals. In addition, Eagle Scouts exhibit higher levels of planning and preparedness than do other scouts and non-scouts. Finally, Eagle Scouts are more likely than other scouts or non-scouts to show they have built character traits related to work ethics, morality, tolerance and respect for diversity.

Sports ............... B 3 - 4 Bus/Ag ................ A 6 Opinion ............... A 2 TV Guide........ A9-10

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