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In keeping family first, Posey Auditor Meighen to leave area

By Dave Pearce Posey County Auditor Sarah Beth Meighen has had a very busy three or four years. She has faced both tragedy and triumph but through it all, her husband Michael has been beside her and has supported her. Now it is time to return the favor.

Effective later this month, Meighen will resign her position as Posey County’s Chief Financial Officer and she and her son Hank will finally be able to join husband Michael in their new home in Pennsylvania. But it certainly didn’t happen without a lot of thought put into it.

Mrs. Meighen closed on the sale of her home on Friday and the Meighens closed on a farm in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. All the while, Sarah Beth refused to put in her resignation until every part of the deal was done.

“I put in $9,000 of my own money and blood, sweat, Posey County Auditor Sarah Beth Meighen with husband, Mi- and tears campaigning,” she said with a chuckle. “So I dechael, and her son, Hank, have enjoyed the many friends made in cided I wasn’t going to make it official until it was done.

Posey. But Meighen has resigned and will be moving to Pennsylva- So, the day it was done, I sent my letter of resignation to (Indiana) Governor Eric Holcomb and that was July 2. nia. Photo submitted

The caucus (to name her replacement) will be held on July 22.”

“My dad died unexpectedly in March,” Meighen said in an interview this week. “He had Parkinson’s and doctors had told us it would be five to 10 years before he would pass and he would require constant care and my mom would not put him in a home.”

That came on the heels of her son Hank’s father, Dane Partridge, dying unexpectedly in late 2017. But even after the death of Partridge, she had reasoned with friends and relatives that she still could not leave the area because her mother and father were here. So in the mean-time, her husband Michael kept an apartment in Toronto from where he traveled world-wide, often spending only five to seven days a month in the $3,000-a-month dwelling. In the mean-time, Sarah Beth and her son Hank remained in Posey County in a large home on the west side of Mount Vernon.

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Humbled Rose Wilkinson accepts volunteer award

By Lois Mittino Gray New Harmony’s “Outstanding Community Volunteer of 2019” was so busy volunteering at the annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Atheneum that she missed most of the speech describing her achievements before her name was called.

Rose Wilkinson was visibly stunned as she walked to the podium amidst clapping and cheering, wearing an American flag holster. She had just completed a walk up and down the auditorium aisle waving the large flag during the singing of the national anthem as a member of the American Legion Post 370 Color Guard.

Rose’s volunteer work with the American Legion was cited by Tri-Kappa representative Dianna Simkins as one of her noteworthy

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Rose with her plaque and bouquet and flag holster humbly accepts the Dianna Simpkins presents the New Harmony “Volunteer of the Year award for her many hours of community service and the smile that ac- 2019” award to a stunned and tearful Rose Wilkinson of New Harmony. companies them. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Ready or not, it is time for the better Posey County Fair

By Lois Mittino Gray What’s new at the Posey County Fair this year? A truck Tug-of-War in the Main Arena on Friday night, a Muscadine Bloodline concert, a new fajita food vendor, an enhanced Veteran’s Appreciation Day on Wednesday, and really fun things planned at the ‘Free Kids Zone,’ according to Posey County Fair Board

President Jake McGennis and VicePresident Julie Sailer.

Pre-Fair events start Saturday, July 13 with the fair royalty pageants, beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 14 features the Motocross Race at 9 a.m. Entries are brought in that afternoon for 4-H, Mini 4-H and Open Exhibits, as well as the sheep and goats from 3 to 5 p.m. The annu-

al fair officially begins on Monday, July 15 and will wrap up on Saturday, July 20 with the heart-pounding Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. In between, there are plenty of activities planned for all ages and all interests during the day and in the evenings.

“We have a huge schedule this year. In some instances, there are three things going on at the same

time in different places. We decided to try something new this year with the truck Tug-of-War, instead of the Mudsling, on Friday night. We’ll try something different and see how it goes. It should be real fun to watch,” McGennis noted.

The new event will be co-chaired

by Brandon Leach and Collin Pate.

Leach said they are ready to go and

Cost of crime conviction to increase here

By Lois Mittino Gray Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham proposed a booking fee ordinance for the county under New Business at the Posey County Commissioners July 2, morning meeting at the Hovey House. After discussion, it passed on its first reading as ordinance 201907-02-01and Commission President Carl Schmitz commented, “At least we put it into the pipeline.” It will

require a second reading at the July 16 meeting.

Latham said the ordinance stipulates that a $50 fee will be collected from every person convicted of a crime in the county, not just arrested.

It will help cover costs of running the jail and training. The money would go into a separate account. He said it is done in many other counties, including Vanderburgh County.

The Sheriff also asked the commissioners to sign a property damage release stemming from damage incurred during construction of the jail in 2017. “A Dayton Freight truck backed into the building and the contractor who did the work to repair it was not compensated. We need to sign this so he can get his money,” Latham explained. It was approved for $5,392.

To conclude his business, the Sheriff reported the jail had 120 inmates that morning, although the figure does fluctuate a lot. 52 are from Vanderburgh County and 11 from Sullivan County. Schmitz noted there were more from out of county, than local, in jail. “That’s the way we like it. Posey County is a safe place to

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have purchased the necessary equipment to do the pull. It will feature vehicle pulling against vehicle on a 15-foot-wide by 100-foot-long dirt track. The vehicles opposing each

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Making hay while the sun shines Family, friends celebrate local celebrity’s 90th while it’s warm, safe to travel

By Lois Mittino Gray Virginia Andry celebrated her ‘unbirthday’ with family and friends on Sunday afternoon.

Although she will not officially turn 90 until December 18, her nine-decade mark was feted with a reception at the Ribeyre Gymnasium Annex attended by about 50 people.

“It’s really not my birthday yet,” she said as she munched on a piece of her ‘celebration’ sheet cake, decorated with beautiful pink and lavender roses, but no inscription. “I’m not sure why everyone is celebrating now and making a big deal of this,” she said with a mystified shake of her head.

The reason for the premature party lies with the time of year, according to Brenda Zwahlen, her daughter and event hostess, who flew in with her husband Barry, from California the day before. “The weather is so unpredictable in December for party planning. And since her great-grandchildren will be starting back to school in August, it was a chance to get eight of them together from California and Texas to be with her on her special day.”

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The Golden Years Ginny, as she is more commonly known, is called Nana by her great-grandchildren attending the affair. Four of them are the children of Laura and Michael Benet of Austin, Texas. The other four are the children of Ally and James Harvey of Danville, Calif.. Laura and Ally are Brenda and Barry’s daughters.

S. Virginia Logan, born in Griffin, married Raymond Andry on July 27, 1947. The devoted couple almost celebrated their 50-year Golden Wedding anniversary, but was just a few months shy of the special occasion, when he died on February 2, 1997. In her life, Ginny has been “an successful real estate agent,” farmer, and businesswoman. She thrived in her role as mother to Terry Andry and her twins, Brenda Zwahlen and Nancy Ramirez.

Nancy passed away in 2014. She has two other grandchildren, Andrew Ramirez of Saint Louis and Kristin Milbrandt of Pennsylvania.

What is the secret to Ginny’s longevity?

She believes it can be attributed to good genes and good, healthy living. Her mother lived to be almost 100 years old, as did several other women in the family. Barry Zwahlen thinks it is due to her fierce independence. “She is extremely independent. She is a wonderful person who knows how to take care of herself.”

Her granddaughter, Ally thinks it is due to her curiosity about the world and everything in it. “I remember we went on a trip to Europe and she kept asking people about this acorn she found. Imagine that. She’s in Europe and she wants to know about an acorn.”

Another granddaughter, Laura replied, “She’s really into exercise. She walks like a champion around town. It’s really impressive to me.”

Ginny’s early morning walks are the inspiration for a hobby she started doing that has made her a living legend in New Harmony.

She photographs the things of simple beauty

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Ginny at her unbirthday party

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JULY 9, 2019

Peace of Mind

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I love to travel, but don’t like to drive. Well, I don’t actually mind driving, it’s the not being able to look around while I’m drive that I don’t like. I want to look at everything around me when I drive, and that makes it diďŹƒcult to drive as safely as you should. I pay attention to the road and traďŹƒc, but I know I miss some really good stu on the way!

I recently travelled to east central Illinois to visit the mother of my best friend. She moved last November to be near her granddaughter and her family. Although I talk to her regularly by telephone, I really wanted to see her so the trip was scheduled.

I decided to travel via Illinois Route 1 so as to avoid the congestion that is common on U. S. Highway 41. Route 1 is two-lane nearly all the way to my destination, with minimal traďŹƒc.

This part of the state is quite rural, with small farms and small towns all along the way. Just what I needed‌ As I have shared before, I love music, and I’m an admitted country music fan. I like the stories the words tell, and I like the rhythms of the tunes as well. So, I tuned in to my favorite local station to keep me company. I don’t always know the names of the songs but recognize the lyrics. Sometimes the music is just

background to my thoughts. This was the case when the phrase, â€œâ€Śyou can’t put a price on peace of mind‌â€? reached out to me from my radio. And I started thinking about those words.

What is peace of mind? It is, I think, the feeling of being safe or protected, of being in accord with your situation, of being comfortable in your own skin and with your own thoughts, of enjoying being in this place, at this time.

I agree that you can’t put a dollar amount on peace of mind. But you can, when you think about it, place a value on peace of mind. It’s all in what peace of mind does for you.

On this particular trip I was, indeed, seeking peace of mind. The past few months have been diďŹƒcult. I’ve experienced emotions and feelings that I’m still working through. Solitude and introspection, by and large, have helped me, as has having an amazing support system of family and friends. I looked forward to this trip to clear away some of the cobwebs that have recently taken up residence in my mind.

And I did ďŹ nd reasons to place even more value on that sometimes-elusive peace of mind.

Peace of mind is in the memories and knowledge of life lived and in living life. On this particular trip, I reveled in the peace that included being a part of my surroundings, of passing through small towns and seeing similar values in each of them: homes with front porches lined with swings and comfortable, cushioned chairs; neatly trimmed lawns; laughing chil-

dren playing with toys in the yard; town parks ready for summer celebrations. Peace of mind is in seeing owers growing against all odds on the side of the road: black-eyed Susan’s, tall, vibrant, orange tiger lilies, delicate Queen Anne’s lace, strong cattails. Peace of mind is in visiting with friends who live far way on the map but who always are close in your heart.

Peace of mind is in the love of family, in the

hugs of grandchildren, in the calming rituals of day-to-day life.

Sure, there is change and there are events that, for a little while, may tilt that peace of mind. But the true value of peace of mind lies in the knowledge that peace of mind from your past can bring peace of mind to your future - your personal peace of mind and all that is good for you. That is all that matters.

Guest Column: By George Cottrell You had to be there It was October. The leaves were falling and it got chilly in the evening. 1946, a little over a year after the big war ended. Our family of nine had shrunk to six as older sisters Betty, Carol, and Mary had all graduated and were gone. At eleven I was the oldest still at home. It was a Saturday afternoon or early evening and I was at home with mom and dad, Nancy, Priscilla, and Rodger. The only reason I remember is because of what happened that day. Our new brother-inlaw, Mott, had come to see dad. He and Betty Ruth had been married earlier that year.

Mott had come to invite dad to go with him and two others to Saint Louis that night. They wanted to see the sixth game of the World Series between the Saint Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox. They didn’t have tickets but a limited number would be sold the next morning before the game. First come, ďŹ rst serve, their plan was to get in line the night before to enhance their chance to get tickets. It didn’t mean much to me at the time, I didn’t follow baseball or the Cardinals, this was well before TV and mass publicity. Problem was dad couldn’t go, he had to work. That’s what folks did back then to support their families, work and work and work some more. Especially if the family was big like ours.

Dad asked Mott if he would take me in his place. I’m not sure if I was excited or not but dad wanted me to go so I went. The four of us left early in the evening, two adults, Mott and Sanford Sanders, a high school kid, Forrest “Feathers� Thompson, and me. I was in the back seat with Feathers. I don’t remember much about the trip over, only that I fought getting car sick from fumes I kept smelling. The trip seemed long to me and I probably slept a good part of the way as we traveled over old US 460 to Missouri. I do remember the adults talking a lot. About the series of course and the players involved. Again, I wasn’t into baseball back then and knew little or nothing about the series or the teams. My excitement, if any, had to be about making the trip itself, as the game held little interest for me.

I remember getting in a line of people on the sidewalk outside the right ďŹ eld pavilion in Sportsman’s Park. That’s where the Cardinals played their games back then as did the Saint Louis Browns, the city’s American League team. It was located on Grand Avenue where trolleys went by, either on Grand or the intersecting street nearby. Although there is a lot I don’t remember, some of the activity that took place while we waited is still etched in my mind. I was 11, just a kid, and this trip was a big deal whether I knew about baseball or not. I remember the trolley cars of course, and people selling dierent things to those waiting in line on the sidewalk. Not sure what all they sold but candy bars for sure, Mott bought me a Hershey bar. I remember because it cost a quarter, Twenty Five Cents! Highway robbery, or so I thought as you could get one in Poseyville for a nickel. I ate it anyway. I was fascinated by all that was going on. I’m sure I slept quite a bit that night, but not all the time. It was cool and we had blankets, but we slept on the sidewalk. Ouch! Many of the adults were consuming adult beverages, I guess to keep them warm. I do remember the smells, of those beverages and other things, food and such. It was October and it got cool that night, some of those waiting in line made make shift ďŹ res. Flashlights too, even though street lights helped a lot. I was very excited, I took it all in, and I am sure that at times my eyes were as big as silver dollars. I had never been to Saint Louis before or to a World Series.

Morning came, October 13, the gates opened and they began selling tickets to the right ďŹ eld pavilion at around 8 a.m. It didn’t take too long before we got our tickets and found our seats.

Even though I knew nothing about baseball or the Cardinals, I began to get very excited. Even at 11 years of age I could tell this was a very big deal. A World Series game, the biggest deal in baseball and this was the ďŹ rst one since the wars end, and most of the players who served in the armed forces had returned home to play once again. Although I didn’t know a Cardinal from a Red Sox, that was all about to change. Brother-in-law, Mott Wade, after buying me a hot dog and a coke, also bought me a program and proceeded to tell me about his team, the Cardinals. I didn’t know it at the time but a Cardinal fan was born that moment. Directly in front of me in right ďŹ eld was the legendary Cardinal Enos “Countryâ€? Slaughter, with a big red number “9â€? on his back. As the game went on Mott told me about the players, Stan “the manâ€? Musial, “Redâ€? Schoendienst, Marty “Slatsâ€? Marion, “Whiteyâ€? Kurowski, Harry “the hatâ€? Walker, Terry Moore, Del Rice, and pitcher Harry “the catâ€? Brecheen. Some others too, including rookie catcher Joe Garagiola. The more he told me the more interested I became. He told about the Red Sox too, including “the Splendid Splinter,â€? Hall of Famer Ted Williams. Also Dom DiMaggio (Joe’s brother), Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky, Rudy York and others. The more I learned the more thrilling it became. Just think Musial and Williams in the ďŹ rst game I ever saw. It would prove to be Williams only Series.

I was so pumped up by the end of the game that I hated to see it end.

The Cards won the game 4-1 behind Brecheen, evening the series at three games each. The next day they won it all when Slaughter scored all the way from ďŹ rst on a single by Walker.

Brecheen won his third game of the series in relief, becoming the ďŹ rst left hander to win three series games. It was the Red bird’s sixth Series Championship.

I don’t remember if I slept on the way home, just that I was excited, and I held on to my souvenirs as if my life was at stake. The program, ticket stub, and a miniature bat Mott bought for me.

I still have the ďŹ rst two, precious memorabilia. What a great brother-in-law. To take his wife’s 11-year-old brother to the World Series, had to be somewhat of a chore, but if it was I never sensed it. A great guy, Mott Wade.

Today players sign contracts for hundreds of millions, tickets are so expensive that you have to take out a second mortgage to go to a game. My right ďŹ eld pavilion ticket cost $3.75. Very dierent today but I still love the game. You still have to hit a curve to survive, you either have it or you don’t. I like to go to the games, I don’t like TV to dictate what I watch. I love the smell of peanuts and the cry of play ball, and the seventh inning stretch. All because of that game in Saint Louis So long ago. As the man said “you had to be there.â€? And I was! “Meet me in Saint Louis Louieâ€? Play Ball!

Letters to the Editor Diversifying Indiana’s daily blood supply Diseases like sickle cell anemia require rare blood traits that demand diversity within our blood supply. Increasing African-American donations is vital because blood types O and B, the blood types of about 70 percent of African-Americans, are also the blood types most in demand.

African-American blood donors are also more likely to be a match for most people living with sickle cell disease, which makes them the perfect donors to help sickle cell patients in need of routine or emergency blood transfusions. African-American blood donations are crucial to ensure the closest blood matching for successful blood transfusion outcomes.

We are always in need of diversifying Indiana’s daily blood supply. We are also constantly encouraging everyone who can to donate life-saving blood on a regular basis. The need for blood donations now is especially important. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S.

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Every Month Has A Fourth

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beneďŹ ts their adversary may also beneďŹ t themselves, a path leading to a reasonable compromise may appear.

Our country has often struggled with competing strongly held beliefs even going so far as resulting in the Civil War. But short of actual armed conict we have suered through numerous periods where political issues at ďŹ rst appeared to be intractable but were assuaged by the parties ďŹ nding common ground. Our current public debate over such issues as immigration or war with Iran or several other signiďŹ cant matters may feel as if the only solutions are pistols at ten paces.

However, when Americans are reminded we have more and bet-

America’s court system has several purposes but, in general, they all amount to resolving controversies. Citizens need some place to help them settle their dierences with other citizens so everyone can get on with their lives. And one of the most important thing judges can do to start the resolution of a court case is to encourage the competing parties to ďŹ nd common ground.

If the competing parties recognize they have similar needs and if all parties can at least consider the possibility that an outcome that

ter reasons to agree than disagree, we can begin to accommodate, and even celebrate, our dierences.

Such is the beauty of our national birthday party. Perhaps we should consider having similar periods of healing every month.

Peg and I participated in one such Fourth of July celebration in New Harmony, Indiana last week.

Because New Harmony is a small town we personally knew where many of the people attending and involved in the party stand on volatile issues such as immigration, global warming, military involvement, the Me Too Movement, Black Lives Matter and, especially, partisan politics. Many of our friends and family are well informed and passionate on these and

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other matters. Conversations have often seemed more like a contact sport than reasoned debate.

But for several hours on the Fourth of July we all found common ground in the Declaration of Independence, songs of praise and a First Amendment type respect for our hard won honorable common heritage. In our culture we have numerous monthly events that each of us enjoys and respect such as club and association gatherings, sporting events, birthdays and anniversaries. Maybe we should set aside some time every month to renew our common faith in America.

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needs blood. Hospitals throughout Indiana rely on blood donations for surgery patients, trauma victims and those battling a variety of diseases.

It’s also summertime, a time when we see a sharp decline in blood donations. Throughout the academic year, we rely heavily on high school and college students for 30 percent of our blood supply. But when school’s out, there are no high school or college blood drives.

Donating blood is easy and only takes about an hour. Anyone age 17 or older in good health who meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to give; parental consent is required for donors age 16 to donate blood.

People need people. Please help save lives and help diversify our blood supply by becoming a blood donor. We are truly stronger together.

Dr. Charles Miraglia President, Versiti Blood Center of Indiana

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JULY 9, 2019 Eldon Eugene Elder Eldon Eugene Elder, age 74 of Saint Francisville, Ill., passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at his home. He was born July 12, 1944 in rural Lawrence County to Jacob Hamilton Elder and his wife Beulah Alice (Crawford) Elder.

In 1961, Eldon graduated from Lawrenceville Township High School. He worked out of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 136 of Evansville, Ind., until he retired after 45 years of dedicated service. He was a long-time member of the Lawrenceville Moose Lodge and Allison Prairie Church of the Brethren. Eldon enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, and rooting for the Saint Louis Cardinals.

Surviving relatives include: five children - Eugene Edward Elder and his wife Lori of Brentwood, Ca., Dorinda Wimberly and her partner Michael Dunn of Vincennes, Ind., Kristina Siegle and her husband Bill of Saint Francisville, Kim Smith and her husband Scott of Westfield, Ind., and Ellen Elder of Poseyville, Ind.: three step-children - Theresa Bratcher and her husband Dan of Poseyville, Ind., Terry Garrett of Poseyville, Ind., and Frank Russell of Marble Hill, Mo.: fourteen grandchildren - Jacob Elder and wife Faith, Alisha Elder, Wesley Elder, Roger Wimberly, Jr, Nick Wimberly and partner Becca, Kodiak Wimberly, Alicia Wimberly, Matthew Siegle, Jeffry Siegle, Emily Siegle, Sydney Smith, Mackenzie Smith, Nolan Elder, Avery

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Rutledge and Kayce Moore: three great-grandchildren - Brentley, Quinn, and Layla: several step-grandchildren and their families: one brother - Glenn Elder and wife Maggie of Saint Charles, Mo.: one sister Nellie Bruce of Saint Peters, Mo.: and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents - Jacob Hamilton Elder and Beulah Alice Elder: his wife - Eula Maxine Elder: three siblings - Charles Elder, Carolyn Durham, and Virginia Elder: and one step-son - Richard Russell.

As per Eldon’s wishes, cremation will take place.

Burial in Centerville Cemetery will take place at a later date. CunninghamYoung Funeral Home in Lawrenceville is assisting the family.

Memorial contributions in memory of Eldon Elder can be made to Saint Francisville Senior Citizens directly or through the funeral home.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.

Mary Beth Burkett Mary Beth (Lutterman) Burkett, 76, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away July 2, 2019 at Walnut Creek Special Care Center. She was born September 9, 1942 in Mount Vernon, Ind. Mary Beth was a 1960 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and a 1962 graduate of William Woods College, where she earned her associate’s degree. Mary Beth was the longtime owner of Stork’s Nest Children and Maternity Wear Shop in Mount Vernon. She was a lifetime member of Trinity United Church of Christ.

Mary Beth enjoyed traveling and visiting all 50 states; she also traveled outside the U.S. many times. Mary Beth loved being with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Luther “Paul” Burkett; her parents, Edward “Red” and Adrene (Uhde) Lutterman; and sister by choice, Ann (Wiginton) Brown.

She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Lynn) Burkett of Hillsdale, Mi., and Jason (Dawn) Burkett of Richmond, Va.; grandchildren, Erin and Megan Burkett,

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and Ian and Autumn Burkett; brother, Edward Lutterman of Saint Meinrad, Ind.; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Rev. Jamie Kent officiating and burial to follow in Black Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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

Shirley Jean Essary, age 81, of Woodbridge Va., (formerly from Mount Vernon, Ind.), passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Shirley was born March 8, 1938 to the late Thomas J. and Gennieve (Daily) Goff.

Shirley took her civil service test while still in high school and got her first job in Washington D.C. right after graduation with the FBI. Her high school sweetheart, Virgil Essay, followed her east and they were married there July 19, 1957. Shirley’s longest government employment was with the Department of Interior Bureau of Mining as well as other administrative government positions. She spoke of working with the Holocaust Museum transcribing survivor’s memories of the horrors they experienced during their imprisonment and how much it affected her. Shirley was a very compassionate and giving person that loved her family.

She went above and beyond to make sure that her family was taken care of even though her health and age limited her.

She is survived by her daughter, Camille Essary Morelock; granddaughter, Alisca Smith Hooper; greatgrandsons, Brock Hooper, and Braden Hooper, all of Virginia; brothers, Ronald E. (Vicki) Goff, and M. Ed (Brenda) Goff all of Mount Vernon, Ind., sister, Jane

Brooks of Woodbridge, Va., who has been her best friend, caregiver, and roommate for the last several years; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, childhood sweetheart and partner in life Virgil Essary; brothers, Jerry Goff and Harold Goff; sister Doris Bundy; nieces, Connie (Bundy) Grabert, Sarah (Goff) Gross; and nephew, Dennis Wayne Goff.

Family graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Bellefountaine Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Ind., with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating. Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Ind., is overseeing the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be left to Bethesda General Baptist Church in Savah. Online condolence may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com

Charles Edward Neaveill Charles “CE” Edward Neaveill, 65 of Saint Louis, Mo., passed away at Mercy South Hospital. Charles was born in Evansville on June 4, 1964 to Carroll and Anna (Cleveland) Neaveill of Poseyville, Ind. Charles worked for Chrysler in Saint Louis. He was a fan of Saint Louis Cardinals and Saint Louis Blues hockey team and he enjoyed bowling.

Charles is survived by his children; Brian Neaveill, Joseph Everhart, Chris (Tara) Neaveill, and Michelle (Ben) Riddle; seven grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter; Jennifer Smith A graveside service will

be held at Poseyville Cemetery on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Ind. is overseeing the services.

Online condolence may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Rita Marie Mansfield died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. She was born in Mount Vernon, Ind., on September 5, 1946 to the late Joseph E. and Hazel Reeves Hoehn.

Rita was a Retired Registered Nurse after 50 years of service, member of the Homemakers Club since 1997 and a member of the Saint Stephen Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Mansfield.

Rita is survided by her husband of 50 years: Charles A. Mansfield, Cadiz, Ky.; Sons and Daughter-In-Law: Danny Mansfield (Carolyn), Holden, La.; Tommy Mansfield, Columbus, Ind.; Michael Mansfield, Inverness, Fla.; Stephen Mansfield, Indianapolis, Ind.; Daughter and Son-In-Law: Kimberly Cook (Charles), Shepherdsville, Ky.; Brothers and Sisters-In-Law: Ed Hoehn (Sheila), Mount Vernon, Ind.; Paul Hoehn (Jan), Mount Vernon, Ind.; Jim Hoehn (Janie), Mount Vernon, Ind.; Sisters and Brother-In-Law: Sharon

Miller (David), Evansville, Ind.; Mary Ann Shrode, Mount Vernon, Ind.; Teresa Spivey, Mount Vernon, Ind.; 44 Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren.

Memorial Services for 72-year-old Rita Marie Mansfield of Cadiz were held Monday, July 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Saint Stephen Catholic Church with Father Gregory Trawick officiating.

Burial will follow at a later date in the Saint Matthew’s Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Ind. Visitation was from 10 11 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Saint Stephen Catholic Church. King’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Local ‘meth dealer’ sentenced to 8 years Special to the News On the afternoon of Monday, July 1, 2019, Damian Schile was sentenced in the Posey Circuit Court by the Honorable Craig Goedde to eight (8) years in prison after he pleaded guilty to Dealing in Methamphetamine as a Level 4 felony.

Schile was arrested on April 26, 2019 in one of the largest drug raids in Posey County history. On that date, the Posey County Drug Damian Schile Task Force arrested more than thirty-six (36) individuals for drug-related offenses in “Operating Guillotine.” The undercover operation targeted offenders selling illegal narcotics – especially methamphetamine – in Posey County. According to police records, Schile delivered methamphetamine to a confidential police informant in October of 2018.

Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers stated, “This is the result of a proactive investigation conducted by our Drug Task Force. Investigator Kenneth Rose, Sheriff’s Detective Dustin Seitz and MVPD Detective Korben Sellers should be commended for their continued diligence in searching for and holding accountable those who sell drugs in Posey County.

Their exceptional investigative work in this case helped secure another conviction and prison sentence for an individual spreading poison in our community.”

Schile will be transported to the Indiana Department of Correction where he will serve his sentence.

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Summer, we barely knew ya

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the summer that I choose to write about the fact we are now on the downside of summer. The longest day of the year has come and gone, and we are on that slow descent back to darkness. I never fail to complain about school starting way too soon now. I was one of the lucky children who actually had a full summer. I haven’t looked, but I am guessing that school supplies are already in the store I also lament that autumn and Halloween dÊcor shows up about now, too. Seasons have become blurred beyond anything imaginable. Christmas movies have crowded their way onto the Hallmark channel for several summer days. It was bad enough when they were shown daily after Halloween. Now, I like holiday oerings, too, but a daily dose, almost year-round, is too much. Special things are held in high regard because of their limited availability.

At least that is what I have always believed.

There are very few things anymore that can’t be found any day of the year. A lot of this is retail merchandising, of course. The longer items remain on the store shelves, the likelihood of at least some sales goes up. If Christmas ornaments were put out with boxes of Valentine candy, some would be sold. I don’t know who originated the concept of “Christmas in July�, but it was a genius

idea. The buying public is easily led into believing they will somehow be left out, if they don’t jump right in.

Stories are intentionally “leakedâ€? to the media about something being in short supply to boost sales. I have frequently mentioned that no matter what item is supposedly being discontinued, etc, there would be a group that would seek it out. It would be amusing (and scary!) to start a rumor and see what happens. Let me see‌ How about a headless Marie Antoinette doll, complete with its own guillotine? How about a combination baseball/boomerang?

No matter how hard you throw it, it comes back and hits you.

Dad might like a set of glass golf balls, labeled disposable. For the stued animal fans, buy a cute little skunk that sprays you when you pick it up. I can think of a few I can’t put on this list for publication.

Going back to the Christmas movies, why can’t some writer make the plot slightly original? The heroine is always forced to “go homeâ€? and help save the family business. In some way she meets handsome guy, widowed with a ten year old child. She teaches him to appreciate Christmas again, becomes a second mother to the kid, and ďŹ gures out a way to market whatever they sell, just before the bank forecloses. The villainous girlfriend of the guy gives up, and after a trivial misunderstanding, they fall in love (after about a week). Also, during that week, the single mother or father of heroine, suddenly falls madly in love with their best

friend who has been in their life for years. I should also mention the heroine arrives in town with a lightweight small over-night bag, and it magically produces a dozen outďŹ ts, three coats, and ten pairs of shoes, including boots. She and cool guy may get trapped in a cave, but she emerges with perfect hair and make-up.

I kind of pity the folks who work in oďŹƒces, where the temperature in summer is like working in the frozen foods area of a grocery. Why bother to put on a brightly colored summer dress if one must wear a parka over it. Many folks have no window, so the outside world is a mystery. Be it a tornado or a sudden blizzard, they have no clue.

Madeleine, your father just bought a new grill. He uses a grill a lot, and we all beneďŹ t from this. My mother produced many summer meals this way, too. It wasn’t all that long that most people used the classic 3-legged black one, that you had to add some charcoal brickets and lighter fuel. It was a little scary to me, trying to light the charcoal without setting oneself on ďŹ re. I still think that food tasted more grilled, cooking on one of these.

Many so-called summer foods just make it seem like we are truly enjoying this season. This hasn’t changed all that much, but a variety of things have been added to the list.

Seeing the last of the ďŹ reworks is kind of like unwrapping the last Christmas present. It is time to move on to the next season.

They seem to roll around quickly now.

Alzheimer’s Association by Helene French Tri Kappa President Dianna Simkins, right, receives the certiďŹ cate, on behalf of the group, for being a Riley Cheer Guild member for 87 years at an appreciation luncheon held at the Pipers at the Marriott in Indianapolis on June 20, 2019.

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Red Cross - National Volunteer Month/Donation Opportunities The _meric_n Red Cr_ss needs _l_ _d d_n_rs to bring back the missing A’s, B’s and O’s. A few missing letters may not seem like a big deal in a sentence, but for patients who need A, B, O and AB blood types, these missing letters mean life. The Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to give now to help prevent delays in medical care this summer.

Six years ago, doctors told Jacqueline Rogers’ family that there wasn’t enough type O negative blood available to perform her open-heart surgery. This news that her surgery was postponed was scary for Jacqueline, just eight at

the time, who was born with a congenital heart disorder. “No blood means no surgery.

I thought I was going to die.�

Fortunately, blood donors stepped up, and Jacqueline’s surgery was successfully completed a week later.

To draw attention that blood types sometimes do go missing from hospital shelves, A’s, B’s and O’s began disappearing on June 11 from iconic brand logos, social media pages, signs and websites as part of the Missing Types campaign. The campaign is raising awareness of the need for more blood donors.

While thousands of blood donors have answered the

call to ďŹ ll the Missing Types, more donors are needed now to help ensure patients don’t have to wait for blood products. During the summer, especially around holidays like Independence Day, donations often don’t keep pace with patient needs. The Red Cross is thanking all those who come to donate July 1-6 with an exclusive Red Cross Missing Types T-shirt, while supplies last.

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

The Alzheimer’s Association to Host a Social Engagement Group, Memory Cafe July 21, 2-3 p.m. in Evansville. Location varies: please call 1-800-272-3900 to determine if this group is appropriate for you and your loved one and to register.

Memory CafĂŠ is a monthly social group providing a safe, comfortable environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can enjoy time together and remain socially engaged with others traveling the same

journey. It is a time and place where people can interact, ďŹ nd support and celebrate without feeling embarrassed or misunderstood. It encourages friendship and acceptance.

Registration required. Donations welcome.

Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, please no professionals. This program is oered in partnership with SWIRCA. The Memory CafÊ takes place the second Wednesday of every month.

Posey County Council on Aging News Do you need a ride?

Posey County Council on Aging provides rides within the city limits to anyone needing a ride to medical appointments including doctor, dental, vision, or therapy. The cost is only $3 round trip for clients with Medicare. Medic-

aid clients may qualify for free rides. We also make local runs including shopping, the bank, the beauty shop, the post oďŹƒce or other local places in Mount Vernon on Tuesday mornings for only $4.

If you have questions call the oďŹƒce - we can Help. 812-838-4656.

Birthdays July 9 - Molly Schneider, SoďŹ a Mittino, Cecelia ScaraďŹ a, John Williams, Becky Lipskoch, Kelsie Wolfe, Eren Hottel, Cathy Dowers, Derek Latshaw July 10 - Bill York, Coleman Heriges, David Lyke, Tammi PďŹ ster, Averie Melea Stone, Ann Angle July 11 - Joshua Harris, Tom Cochran, Peyton Seymour, Marcia Austin, Tyler Chapman, Tessa Lechner, David Osborne, Keely Winiger, Aiden Moore, Maria Nelson, Arvilla Boberg, Bob Hargett, Bessie Allyn, Bessie Stillwagoner July 12 - Shane Oglesby, Jan Lowery, Jan

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Morris, Laura Nicholson, Roger Wasson, Caitlin Woods, Robert Rainey-Combs July 13 - Nathan Moutray, Angela Goedde, Sal Crispino, Victor Guerrero, Kylee Rickets, Jane Schelhorn, Anna Stoll July 14 - Jason Barnes, Rex Morris, Wanda Carpenter, connie Carver, Nancy Wilder July 15 - Charles Hemping, Shane M. Espenlaub, Richard Butler, Sue Evans, Will Searcy, Mylee Allen, Hilary Kanyi If you have a name to be included, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@ poseycountynews.com

National and Local News 100 Years Ago

J K News From The Western Star, July 9, 1919 - Mount Vernon

Note: News in this issue includes the winner of the big game, the American Legion is organized in Mount Vernon, news about President Wilson, and other briefs and personals.

Court House Team Takes Big Game - The team from the Court House defeated the Main Street Business Men in a hard fought battle at Black’s Grove on July 4th, by a score of 15 to 11. Features of the game came fast and furious and several of the “old boys� surprised the natives by “coming back.� The game started promptly at 2:30 with Alvin Gempler pitching for the Court House team and Walter Wasem twirling for the Business Men. Wasem was given a rest in the sixth inning, being relieved

by Carl Greiss. The Court House team received all the “breaks� of the game, which greatly assisted them by piling up the big end of the score.

The Business Men hit the pill far better than the Court House men, receiving a total of 15 hits - 8 for the C. H. team. A. V. Weisinger umpired a good game. More than 500 fans witnessed the game.

Some Notes Of The Game - (1) Gempler had only a fast ball and a slow ball - we couldn’t tell one from the other. (2) Keck at ďŹ rst base for Main Streeters was busy chasing overthrows and “diggin’ emâ€? out of the dirt. (3) M. Strack stole second in the ďŹ rst, but went to sleep later at third when he had a chance to score. (4) In the ďŹ fth, the Court House bunch got eight runs o two singles and a bunch of errors. (5) Arthur Boyce hit safely in the fourth and came back in the ďŹ fth with a double, but failed to “come backâ€? in the sixth, Jesse Rosenbaum taking his place. (6) Sport Hemping struck out twice on six pitched balls. Sport was the only Main Streeter who failed to get a hit. (7) Jesse Wade with his “circus shirtâ€? and shapely form was very much in evidence. (8) Lem Jones played a good game after Joe Haines took his place. (9) Wasem pitched a good game and had he pitched to the batter, instead of throwing to bases would have fared much better. (10) Klein led the hitting with a home run, double and single. (11) Kelly DeFur and son, Dale, scored four runs.

American Legion Organized Here - Posey Post 5 of the American Legion is the temporary designation of Mount Vernon’s ďŹ rst association of World War veterans. Not to be out-done by any of the larger neighbor cities, Mount Vernon’s former ďŹ ghting men have aected the organization of a Post. The enrollment includes former soldiers, sailors as well as marines, and with the large number of eligibles in this city and vicinity, there is every assurance that before long the American Legion, the most representative organization of our World War veterans, will come into its own. It will also be opened to all veterans before the Great War. Members who join this Post prior to November 11, 1919, shall be known as charter members. At the ďŹ rst meeting of the Post, which was held recently in

the Mount Vernon City Hall, the following ofďŹ cers were elected for Posey Post 5: Ambrose Harbert, President (note: today’s Commander); Alvin Gempler, Vice President; Harry Davis, Secretary; Jesse Robinson, Treasurer; William Shrode, Field Secretary; and Merle Weisinger, Post Delegate to the First District Convention.

Note: These appear to be temporary positions.

Wilson Greeted With Cheers - New York, July 8 - President Wilson stepped from the gang plank of the transport George Washington, onto the Hamburg-American Line pier at Hoboken at 3:22 today. An Army band stationed on the end of the pier played the “Star Spangled Banner� as the ship swung in. A large crowd of marines and blue-jackets from the ship’s complement were drawn to attention on the main deck as President Wilson started for the gang plank.

News Briefs And Personals - World Heavyweight Champion - Jack Dempsey is now World Champion after defeating Jess Willard in a three round battle.

Highest Ranking OďŹƒcer - Major Winston Menzies started into the World War as a First Lt. and during his twenty-two months of overseas service in the Intelligence Dept. of the U. S. Army worked himself up to that of Major.

Winston is the highest ranking oďŹƒcer sent from Posey County.

Movie At The Empress - Fatty Arbuckle with Mahel Normand will be at the Empress theater Saturday in a two-reel comedy scream.

Birth - Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Kueber, July 4, a son who has been christened Paul Joseph.

Mount Vernon Chautauqua - The Mount Vernon Chautauqua is July 16-21. Great Christian and Patriotic music, grand concerts, vocal solos, quartets, and inspiring messages.

Trips - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rowe and son, Harley, left Sunday for Halfway, Missouri, to spend a week at Mrs. Rowe’s father, Joseph Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Hironimus left Tuesday morning for a ten day’s stay at DeGonia Springs.

Marriage Licenses - Frank Conner and Emma Hachett, and Ernest Whicher and Viola Roberts.

Mount Vernon News 125 Years Ago, July 9, 1894 A Beloved Dog Dies - Fred Walters’ ďŹ ne large German masti died Saturday from inammation of the bowels. He was the largest and best bred dog in the city and weighed 175 pounds.

Milling - The Hudnut Hominy Mills closed down yesterday evening for the lack of corn.

Peerless Mills paid Thompson Lewis of Marrs Township ďŹ fty cents per bushel for his wheat.

Mr. Lewis averaged 21 bushels to the acre.

Marriage Licenses issued - Frank Richards and Lottie Boren; George Jones and Sarah Duncan; David Smith and Katie Aldergott; Frank Mitchell and Edith Blunt.

C Latham applaudes Melliff, Middleton for life-saving efforts

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Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham wishes to recognize Deputies Jacob Melliff and Allen Middleton for their life saving efforts recently. On July 2, 2019 Deputy Melliff was patrolling when he observed an “unconscious male on a roof” call on the computer screen.

Melliff was close to the area of the 911 call. After arriving on sceneMelliff observed two men on a metal barn roof, one of which was laying down. Melliff climbed the ladder and tended to the unconscious man.

After checking for a pulse and not finding one, Melliff began CPR. Melliff continued CPR when members of the Marrs Township Fire Department arrived to assist.

Charles E. Huck proudly accepts his 50-year pin from New Harmony Masonic Lodge 394 at a June 23 ceremony held at the WMI in New Harmony.

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Briefly Zion Lippe UCC to host Project Notebook Deputy Jacob Melliff The gentleman was placed in a stokes basket and lowered to the ground at the time Posey County EMS personnel arrived to transport the gentleman to

Engagement

Emma Carner and Daniel Motz Daniel Motz and Emma Carner wish to announce their engagement. The future groom proposed on June 30, 2019 on Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Daniel is the son of Dennis and Michele Motz of Wadesville.

Emma is the daughter of Steven Carner of rural New Harmony and Jennifer Buchanan of Evansville.

Deputy Allen Middleton

the hospital.

On July 7, 2019 Deputy Middleton was dispatched to Hidbrader Road for a possible heroin overdose.

Middleton was first to arrive and entered the house to observe a female laying on the living room floor. Middleton felt a week pulse and observed shallow breathing.

Due to other knowledge Deputy Middleton administered 4mg NARCAN nasal spray into her nose and rolled her to her left side and continued to observe her breath lightly. Within a few minutes Posey County EMS arrived and Middleton told them he had administered NARCAN and they began working on her. The patient was semi-responsive and talking and transported

her to Deaconess Hospital

by Posey County EMS. Sheriff Latham said, “These life-saving actions by both Deputy Melliff and Deputy Middleton make me proud, not only as the Sheriff, but as a resident of Posey County.” “In light of negative actions and statement made toward law enforcement officers, it’s important to recognize what these men and women do to serve our communities.”

“It’s an unselfish act that’s done, day in and day out while deputies place themselves in harms way to protect others. Posey County is a great safe place to live and while much of that is a contribution of the citizens, law enforcement as a whole plays a role as well.”

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Zion Lippe UCC will again be having Project Notebook give away for Posey County Students on July 20, from 1-3 p.m. There will be school supplies for students kindergarten thru twelfth grade. Zion Lippe is located at the northern end of Ford Road and Copperline. The doors will not open until 1 p.m. If you have questions you may call the church office at 812-985-2437.

Tox-Away Day set Due to the first Thursday of July being a national holiday, the monthly tox-away day will be on July 11 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recycling Center. The Mount Vernon and Marrs Recycling Centers will be closed on July 4.

Saint Peters UMC to hold VBS, 175th Anniversary “Yee Haw” is the theme of Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church, 2800 Saint Philips Road, Vacation Bible School. It will be on July 15 and 16 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. for ages three-12. Event will include dinner, Bible stories, crafts, and games. This year’s Mission Project, will be the Rose Bud Reservation “ Tree of Life.” All are invited to attend. If you want to register or need more information, please call 812-985-3751 or 812 985-2573.

The 175th Anniversary Celebration of Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church will be on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. All are invited to celebrate with us.

Knights of Columbus sponsors Bingo The Knights of Columbus of Saint Philip and Corpus Christi is sponsoring a Bingo on Friday July 12, 2019.

Saint Philip Gymnasium doors open at 5 p.m. and the Bingo begins at 6 p.m. The price of admission will be $20 for a packet of 20 Bingo games. Extra Bingo packets will be available for $10 per packet or three packets for $25 Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Nacho Chips, Pretzels, Soft drinks and water will available. License No. 148648

Moose Lodge Mount Vernon The Moose Lodge in Mount Vernon, located at 711 West Second Street, will be serving eat-in or carry-out Brain or Pork Loin Sandwiches on July 12 and Fried Chicken Dinners on July 17, 5 until 8 p.m. For more information or to place orders call 812-838-3664.

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Indiana Historian to speak on Benjamin “Here I Grew Up� makes World Premiere at Lincoln Harrison, only Hoosier president On July 27, Ray E. Boomhower, senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press and author of the book Mr. President: A Life of Benjamin Harrison, will be guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Posey County Historical Society. Boomhower will discuss the political rise and presidential legacy of President Harrison.

For the first time in over a decade, a new book examines the life and achievements of America’s 23rd president, Mr. President: A Life of Benjamin Harrison, by award-winning author Ray E. Boomhower.

Generously illustrated by original photographs from both the Indiana Historical Society and the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site’s extensive collections, Mr. President explores Harrison’s ascent to political prominence af-

ter his service as a Union army general during the Civil War. It also delves into the critical role

Indiana, Harrison’s adopted home state, played in national elections

during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Although Harrison served only one term as president, he had some impressive achievements during his four years in the White House. Harrison’s administration worked to preserve millions of acres of national forests, fought on behalf of African American voting rights, modernized the U.S. Navy, began the push to restrain large business trusts, and strengthened American trade with other countries in the Western Hemisphere.

The Historical Society meeting will be held on Saturday, July 27, at 10:00 a.m., in the Wabash and Ohio Rooms at the Alexandrian Public Library, 115 West Fifth Street, in Mount Vernon. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Steve Harding - Edward Jones Financial Advisor Don’t Chase Last Year’s Mutual Fund Category Winners The world of mutual funds can be confusing. With more than 9,000 funds on the market, how can you choose the ones that are right for you?

One way to start is by considering the various categories of mutual funds – and there are quite a few of them: Small Cap Growth, Large Cap Growth, Large Cap Value, DiversiďŹ ed Emerging Markets, Foreign Large Cap Blend and more – the list is extensive, and for many people, confusing.

However, with a little study, you can understand why these funds have their names – for example, a Small Cap Growth fund will contain stocks of smaller companies thought to offer growth potential. Once you know the goals of dierent categories of mutual funds, you can determine which ones ďŹ t into your overall investment strategy.

This is important, because you want to ensure your portfolio is appropriately diversiďŹ ed. For example, if you ďŹ nd that almost all of your mutual funds come from the abovementioned Small Cap Growth category, you may be taking on more investment risk than you’d like, because funds that oer the greatest growth possibilities also usually carry the highest degree of market volatility. Typically, you may be better o owning an array of mutual funds drawn from several dierent categories, with the percentage each category occupies in your portfolio based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversiďŹ cation can help reduce the eects of volatility, it doesn’t guarantee a proďŹ t or protect against losses in a declining market.)

You might be tempted to choose categories by looking at which most recently outperformed the others, and just stick with those groups. But is this a good idea?

It probably isn’t – and the main reason you shouldn’t chase performance this way is things change very quickly in the mutual funds arena. It’s quite possible – and has happened many times – that the top category last year can fall into one of the worst-performing ones this year, and vice versa.

Consequently, your eorts to capture a winning trend may be futile.

Of course, within the context of investing in various mutual fund categories, you still need to choose individual funds.

And, as is the case with categories, you might be tempted to give considerable weight to a fund’s track record. But, similar to the situation with fund categories, “chasing performanceâ€? is typically not a good strategy – after all, last year’s “hotâ€? fund may have cooled o considerably this year.

Nonetheless, reviewing a fund’s longer-term track record can help you understand how it might perform through the ups and downs of the ďŹ nancial markets. Always keep in mind, though, that past performance can’t guarantee how the fund will perform in the future.

Mutual funds are popular investments – and for good reason. Since each fund generally contains dozens of securities, you get a degree of diversiďŹ cation you can’t achieve from owning individual stocks or bonds. And, as discussed above, you can diversify further by owning funds from several categories. Just remember, though, that as you build your mutual fund portfolio, don’t get caught up in last year’s results – because old news just may not be that relevant today.

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Your principal and investment return in a mutual fund will uctuate in value.

Your investment, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Here I Grew Up, a world premiere musical, comes to life July 11-13 at the Lincoln Amphitheatre in Lincoln City, Indiana. Doors will open at 6 p.m. central and 7 p.m. start, one 15-minute intermission, end time will be approximately 9:15 p.m.

This year’s Lincoln production is, again, being presented by Best Home Furnishings with secondary support from the Lincoln Boyhood Drama Association. For the third consecutive year, the Lincoln production is being produced by Actors Community Theatre (ACT), a 501c3 not-for-proďŹ t organization headquartered in nearby Jasper, Indiana.

Here I Grew Up celebrates Abraham Lincoln and the community that helped shape his character through an honest and emotionallycharged story of his time in southern Indiana. It also honors the pioneers who played an integral part in his most formative years, helping to nurture his work ethic and desire to learn. Here I Grew Up features all new songs, lively dances, and a unique perspective on his life.

General admission tickets are $19.95; VIP tickets (preferred seating, a free drink voucher good for Pepsi products or beer/wine, and a commemorative poster) are $26.95.

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Main Street project progress seen on weekly basis

By Lois Mittino Gray Work on the Main Street Trail project is in full gear this summer and Mount Vernon Mayor Bill Curtis proposed a side project to it at the June 20, Mount Vernon Common Council meeting that just might get done after all. The Mayor initiated a discussion on possible funding work on the ADA wall in front of the courthouse. The upgrade work was included in the original project design, but was cut when the bid came in too high.

Curtis said an opportunity has come up to apply for a $350,000 grant that will put that part of the design back into the project. This grant would allow for the removal of the wall and the graded access. There will be a platform area, also ADA compliant, with pavers and flat stones. There is no plan to put in a fountain at this time. He assured the council that the work would not interfere with the beautiful rainbow garden, maintained on the site by the Mount Vernon Garden Club.

He explained that monies are available from Regional Cities Initiative. No additional funds would be required from the city, even though it is a matching grant, because the city can use some Main Street Project money, as well as Riverbend Park, as the match. The catch is that the project would need to be “shovel ready,” which it is, and completed by the end of December. He requested authorization from the council to submit the grant application before July 14.

Councilman Andy Hoehn commented that he feels this is a good move, provided the monies would not be in jeopardy, or the city is not penalized, if the project is not done on time. Councilman Larry Williams inquired as to when they would find out if the city was successful in getting the grant and Curtis replied he believes it to be July 29.

Hoehn asked if they would use a concrete contractor for the work. Curtis said he assumed the current Main Street Project contractor, Ragle Company, would be the best option, or their subcontractor. He stressed the additional work cannot be treated as a change order to the Main Street Project, it must be kept separate. Councilman Mark Clements asked if it would have to be rebid and Curtis replied yes. Hoehn asked if Ragle has seen the specs and Williams replied in the affirmative, as they were an original bidder when it was included in the project. Curtis stated the engineers’ estimate is less than $350,000, but there is no firm bid. Council members approved giving the Mayor authority to go for the money as long as there will be no penalty or time constraints involved. “It’s worth the shot. We will have to come together quickly,” Hoehn noted.

Curtis gave an update on the project progress. “This week, they will be pouring colored concrete on the west side of Water Street to the west side of Second Street, and then on Saturday, they will pour on the east side. They are continuing to form up between Second and Third Streets and Second Street and it should be opened up by July 4 and the fireworks show on July 6.”

In other council action: • The only legal item was the final reading on the Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County Chapter 153-Zoning Code, Section 153.042(D)(2)(a) Use Regulations – R-1 or RS Residential Single-Family Detached District, Section 153.042(D)(2)(b) Use Regulations – R-1 or RS Residential Single-Family Detached District, Section 153.166(N)(3) Use Unit 21 – Business Signs and Outdoor Advertising, Section 153.245(C) Variances.

Hoehn moved the ordinance pass on third reading, with the exception of the brightness section 153.166, and that the ordinance be sent back to the Area Plan Commission for clarification

on that issue. There was no second. A motion was made to pass the ordinance, as was originally written without the section change, and that passed as 19-11 with four yes votes and a no vote from Hoehn.

The brightness question for electronic message signs concerns Hoehn. He asked fellow council members if they remembered that a sign professional who spoke at the last meeting stated the nit number (a unit of measure) for daytime brightness listed in the ordinance is incorrect. Williams replied this does not affect any existing signs, they will be grand-fathered in before the ordinance takes effect. The sparring began as Hoehn asked Williams how he will know when a sign is over the nit limit. He feels there is no measurable way to do it or no equipment available to enforce the ordinance and it highly unnecessary. “It’s like putting a speed limit between here and Evansville and not giving the police a radar gun to measure it,” he observed. Williams replied they will find the equipment if they need to get a measurement and said when this was presented to the Area Plan Commission and at the public hearing, there were no comments or remonstrators. Hoehn stated he cannot and will not understand the logic and voted against the ordinance.

During audience comments, Rusty Levings, a local resident on Lawrence Drive, addressed the same question and asked for clarification on the sign brightness during daylight hours. “If there have been no complaints, why are you doing this. There is no logic to it.” Councilman Mark Pharr told him when this ordinance was discussed at the last meeting, it was mentioned about being a “good neighbor” and the “good neighbor policy.” “No one is going around picking out signs or picking on folks, but if there is a complaint, something needs to be in place, just in case someone is not being a good neighbor. That is why I voted for this ordinance.” Curtis thanked Mr. Levings for his comments • Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray reported on the piling tests done that week on the new water storage tower on the Keck Bypass. There will be 96 pilings, set 96 feet deep into bedrock, to support the heavy structure. Gray said they were shooting for a one inch soil deflection with 100 tons of weight. They tested it with 200 tons of weight and there was only a half inch deflection, so they were pleased with the results. The soil in this area can tend toward liquefaction in an earthquake. Work is underway installing all the pilings now.

• Gray also stated his department has flushed 13,148 feet of sewer main and worked on 21 trouble lines and two lift stations. He added the East Side Gravity Flow Sewer Project should be underway again as soon as he will be meeting with the SRF and the engineers tomorrow.

• Third District Councilman Andy Hoehn asked about any word on his request to look into the light length of time near J & J Welding. Curtis replied he knows INDOT has been contacted three times about it and has issued a work order to “check it out.” Curtis said nothing has been said to date and he can check with INDOT again. He was told by them that the timing is 60 seconds, but many times it sure seems longer than that.

• Councilwoman-at-Large Becky Higgins smiled as she said, “Even though tomorrow is the first day of Summer, Christmas on Main Street is approaching. We are looking for ideas and volunteers to join our committee. The first meeting will be around the first of August.”

• The next regularly scheduled meeting falls on Thursday, July 4. Since it is a holiday and all offices will be closed, the council cancelled the meeting. They agreed to call a special meeting if the need should arise before the next one on Thursday, July 18.

4-H’ers of the Month - May

Brookelynn Hisch Brookelynn Hisch has been selected by the Posey Recent 2019 graduates who had attended Marrs Elementary School had their pic- County 4-H Council as the ture taken together. Pictured, left to right, are Emily Juncker, Kailyn Nolan, Justin one of two May 4-H’er of Rietman, Luke Harris, Zack Batteiger, Brad Miller, Adam Gore, Buddy Curl, Katelyn the Month. She is a fifth Shell and Ashley Franks. Photo submitted year member of the Hoosier Boosters 4-H club and is a student at North Posey Junior President’s List: Clemson University High School. Brookelynn Hollie A. Kirby, Mount Vernon, Ind., was Undergraduate students who have attained is the treasurer of Hoosier named to the dean’s honor roll for spring a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible Boosters and participated 2019 as she recently completed her degree 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; in their community service at Wichita State University. She graduated those with an average of 3.55 received the project, Walk for Dreams, Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Health magna cum laude award; and those with an Science. average of 3.25 received the cum laude.

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APL News The 2019 Summer Reading Program has started. Get a free book when you sign up.

Attend a program and receive an entry for a special participation prize.

July 11, 18 and 25 – Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshops at 10 a.m. – This series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. No registration needed. Please note that this series will continue through the summer. If you need supplies or have questions about these workshops call Stan Campbell at 812838-3286. If you have your own art supplies come on in July 11 and 18 - Laughs and Crafts at 2 p.m. - Laughs and Crafts Club is an after school program that offers educational and fun activities, including a variety of crafts, literature, games, short movies and snacks. Registration is required, but attendance at all programs is not required.

Registration began on May 20. To register after March 14, please call the library. Join us for lots of laughs. This program is for kids in kindergarten through the fifth grade.

July 15 and 16 - Baby/ Toddler Storytime at 9:30 a.m. - Stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages birth to 36 months and their caregivers. We will be meeting in the Kid’s Corner. You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program. Registration began on May 20.

(Please note: if you register after June 3 you will need to call the library.)

July 15 and 16 - Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m.

- This is a program for children ages three-five years that introduces reading in a fun way through stories, crafts, and other activities. Parents/

Laney Owens earlier this year. She is always to help in her club whenever she is needed and helps promote the club by bringing in new members.

Brookelynn is the daughter of James Hisch of Poseyville.

Laney Owens was also recently selected as one of two May 4-H’ers of the Month by the Posey County 4-H Council. Laney is first year member of the Hoosier Boosters

4-H club and is a student at North Elementary. She is currently serving as club sentinel and played a lead role in the group’s Share the Fun act. Laney also participated in the Walk for Dreams and helped raise money for families in need. Laney is the daughter of Camille and Tyler Anderson of New Harmony.

Both of these Posey County 4-H’ers will be awarded $25 at the 4-H Achievement Banquet in November. To receive this award, a 4-H’er must be nominated by a parent, 4-H Club Leader, or other adult. The Posey County 4-H Council selects two winners every month, from January through September. To find out more information, please contact the Posey County Extension Office by calling 812-838-1331 or emailing poseyces@purdue.edu.

The Mount Vernon Class of 1979 celebrates 40 year reunion caregivers are not required to attend storytime with their child, but must remain in the library. You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program. Registration began on May 20 (Please note: if you register after June 3, you will need to call the library.)

July 15 and 16 - Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. This is a program for children ages three-five years that introduces reading in a fun way through stories, crafts, and other activities. Parents/caregivers are not required to attend storytime with their child, but must remain in the library.

You may register for either the Monday or the Tuesday program. Registration began on May 20 (Please note: if you register after June 3, you will need to call the library.)

July 15 - Solar Oven S’mores from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to make some delicious, melty s’mores with just the power of the sun. Registration begins July 1. For those entering Grades six to 12.

July 16 - Getting Crafty: Sea Glass Jar at 10 a.m. Join us as we make a jar decorated with sea glass. Use it as a candleholder, vase or pencil cup. All supplies provided.

Registration required and begins June 1. Registration begins June 1.

July 16 - LITerally Speaking Book Discussion at 1 p.m. - Join the LITerally Speaking Book Discussion as we discuss “Flowers for Hitler: The Extraordinary Life of Ilse Dorsch” by Mike Whicker. Ask for your copy at the Library Check Out Desk.

July 16 - APL Board Meeting at 4:15 p.m. - This meeting is open to the public.

Will be held in Study Room A. July 16 - Learn About

Browning Genealogy Databases at 6 p.m. - Join us for an introduction and overview of BrowningGenealogy.org.

Bring your laptop or tablet along, and we’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. No registration required.

How to register for a program - You can register well in advance for any of our library programs by going to our website at https://alexandrianpl.org. Cannot register online? Call the library at 812838-3286 or visit in person.

Our library staff representative will be ready to assist you and answer your questions. Check out our Facebook page.

The Mount Vernon High School Class of 1979 will be having our 40th celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Red Wagon Restaurant in Poseyville. Invitations have been mailed but, as lives get busy and move forward, we might not have a correct address for you. We really want to see you so, make plans to attend. Cost is $25 per person or $50 per couple. Heavy appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. Reservations are due by September 1, 2019. Make Checks Payable to Paula Hahn Nurrenbern and send to 5016 Alysia Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. Also, we will make plans to gather at Hawg-N-Sauce Restaurant Patio on Friday, September 13, 2019 – weather permitting. Please follow us on Facebook Page MVHS Class of 1979 for further updates.

The North Posey Class of 1989 schedules 30 year reunion The North Posey Class of 1989 would like to announce their 30th Class Reunion. The reunion will be at the Silver Bell Restaurant in Saint Wendel on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 6 p.m. No reservations are needed to attend. Everyone will be able to order from the menu at their leisure.

The North Posey Class of 1969 Celebrating 50 year reunion The North Posey Class of 1969 is celebrating their 50th Class Reunion October 12 at The Barn Abbey in New Harmony. Invitations have been mailed but we do not want to miss anyone. Please contact Rosie Koester Cullum (812-449-2342) or Belinda Kern Dillback (812-459-4582). Reservation need to be sent in by August 1, 2019 - $40 per person.

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JULY 9, 2019 Mount Vernon Baptist Church Student Ministries recently returned from week long camp at Crossings at Jonathan Creek on Kentucky Lake.

Attending were, left to right, back row: Angela Delancy, Matt Watson, Jared Taylor, Nathaniel Cole, Brady Bowman, Mark Gray, Jacob Cullman, Canaan Taylor; front row: Lydia Deckard, Audrey Goodman, Susan Hines, Neeley Watson, Faith Delancy, Trinity Taylor, Jubilee Taylor, Emma Holley, Madison Mroz. Photo submitted

‘Fair’ continued from Page A1 other will be connected with a 30-foot cable choker hooked to the rear of each vehicle with a pintle hitch (truck class) or hitch and clevis (ATV/UTV). The first to pull his/her opponent 15 foot across the line or the furthest in 30 seconds is the heat winner. Winner of the round will be best two out of three. Vehicles will run until there is a winner for each truck and ATV class. The entry fee is $25 per vehicle and the purse is 80 percent of entries per each class. Complete rules are on the fair website.

“Wednesday is Veteran’s Appreciation Day will be taken to a new level this year. We’ve asked each of the American Legion Color Guards in the county to present the colors at each main event that night. It will be great to publicly recognize all the veterans when they stand up and thank them for coming out to the fair,” McGennis remarked. All vets can get in free that day with proof of service.

Food can add to the fun. There are nine vendors that will be open every evening and sometimes during the day in the new remodeled area near the horse barn. “The new one is Anna Marie’s Fajita Shack,” Sailer said. Besides those spicy treats, vendors will sell burgers, catfish, funnel cakes, drinks, ice cream and other goodies. Expected vendors include Pappy’s Treats, Greased Lightning, Country Kitchen, Little Boondocks, 4-H Junior Leaders, Kona Ice and Captain Catfish and Sergeant Tater.

Complete sit-down dinners will be available in the air-conditioned Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. each night. Monday’s cook is the Farm Bureau, Tuesday is Saint Francis Relay for Life, and Wednesday and Thursday features the skills of the Extension Homemakers.

Visitors might want to take a ride on the Ferris Wheel and check out the action from a birds-eye view. The carnival rides will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There

will be no inflatables this year in the newly-expanded ride area. The ‘Free Kid Zone’ will be open Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the former exhibit building.

“Chris Woods is the Chairman of the Kid Zone and he is doing a fabulous job with it. He has turned a whole half of the old building into a mini-farm with a windmill. There will be something different to do each night, from cow milking to pedal pulls, and lawnmower barrel rides. Different treats will be available each night to eat,” McGennis explained.

Everyone is buzzing about Thursday night’s concert featuring Muscadine Bloodline from Alabama at 8:30 p.m. on the outdoor stage. The concert will be moved indoors in the Community Center if it rains. Visitors may want to bring lawn chairs and insect repellent for the outdoor venue.

In addition to these new features, many of the standard regulars are on the schedule. Monday evening features the 4-H Food Auction in the Community Center at 6 p.m. and a trio of events at 7 p.m. The Goat Show in the Livestock Arena, the Annual Ranch Rodeo in the Main Arena, and the Quad/Bike Drag Race at the KG track are slated for that time.

Hop to it to see the Rabbit Show at 9 a.m. on Tuesday or the Horse and Pony Show at the same time. After that, at 10:30 a.m. is the Dairy Show, followed by the Poultry Show and egg judging at 1:00 p.m. Swine are judged at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday’s evening events include the Beautiful Baby Contest at 6 p.m., and the Tiny and Little Miss Contests at 6:30 p.m. All are in the Community Center Building. For those preferring outdoor activities, Tractor Pulls are at the KG track, and Team Roping in the Main Arena.

Wednesday morning brings the Sheep Show at 9 a.m. and a Horse and Pony Show, too. Afternoon features the 1 p.m.

Cat Show, with another Horse and Pony show at 6 p.m. and the popular Beef Show at 7 p.m. The Talent Show starts in the

Community Center at 6 p.m. and Truck Drags are at 7 p.m. at the KG track.

Thursday should appeal to a variety of interests. The 4-H Horse and Pony Fun Show and the 4-H Supreme Showmanship Show are slated for 6 p.m., along with the Kids Pedal Pulls. 7 p.m. brings the IBRA Barrel Races in the Main Arena. Tunes by the Schelhorn Brothers featuring Katie York can cool you off from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside the Community Center. Tailgate Revival Acoustic group appear at 7:30 p.m. at the outdoor stage, before the headliners Muscadine Bloodline take over the stage at 8:30 p.m.

Friday morning is a day the 4-H’ers look forward to with the Big Livestock Auction at 9 a.m. All exhibits are released from 6 to 7 p.m. Mud Volleyball is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday evening at the MX Track. Antique Tractor Pulls and the Tugof-War are at 7 p.m.

The gate admission each night for all events is $6 per person. Age ten and under get into the fair free of charge. A weekly pass is $25 for the entire fair which, according to Sailer, is a “really good deal.” The passes may be purchased at the gate, from a fair board member, or at First Bank in Mount Vernon and Poseyville.

Both McGennis and Sailer are quick to thank the fair corporate sponsors that make all the new changes possible.

“Sponsors and grants are the direct reason we have been able to do what we do these past few years. We’re actively pursuing grants and we’re close to every community dollar being matched with a grant dollar.”

A complete schedule of activities is at www.poseycountyfair.com. For more information, the Posey County Fair has a Facebook Page to keep abreast of events and changes. All winners will be featured in a special insert after the fair in the Posey County News.

Sermon of the Week: Hard Entry Pastor Matt Watson Open Doors. God uses this metaphor in a few biblical texts to indicate where gospel progress is being made. For example, the Apostle’s letter to the church at Corinth includes these words: “I will stay (here), for a wide door for effective work has opened to me.” Seemingly antithetical, the verse finishes with the quip: “…and there are many adversaries” (1 Corinthians 16:9). Adversaries might seem to indicate a door is closed. No so for the gospel-ly astute! I

write to encourage you not to be dissuaded by difficulty. Open doors can be the hardest to walk through.

A friend of mine has a medium-sized lap dog. His dog safely roams between the indoor and outdoor parameters of the homestead. Once the dog gets too close to the edge of the property, an invisible fence will shock the dog’s visible collar. The dog sees what looks like an open door to the broader world and gets ‘shocked’ back into his more comfortable parameters. The dog’s predica-

ment reminds me of the adversaries that surprisingly shock those who seek to advance the gospel.

Differently than the lap dog in the story mentioned above, we are called to take the shock in order to progress the gospel. We are to sacrifice the comfort of amenities, money, an easier life, personality preferences, and overall lifestyle desires for the advancement of the gospel. Unreached peoples deserve to hear and we are the mouthpieces.

Too often, we equate open doors with ease. The bibli-

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cal witness is consistent on this one thing: open doors come with adversaries that shock evangelistic enthusiasm from you, that is, if you aren’t equipped. Here’s two equipping means God has granted you to make entry into new territory for the gospel.

First, Examples. 1 Corinthians 16 gives us the examples of an older Apollos and a younger Timothy, the Macedonian givers, the Ephesian receivers, the Jerusalem needers, and the Corinthian opportunities. The Corinthian local church was reminded of examples in the faith. They were encouraged to labor together for the gospel and to help those missionaries taking the faith through open doors—open doors that were sure to shock!

Second, Truth. The enemy of the gospel wants to divide up truth from love.

The enemy wants to create a false dichotomy between truth and love. He asserts, through many adversarial mouthpieces, if God is love then he must allow for my truth to be relative to my situation. Truth is common trans culturally. God gave us inscripturated words so that ethically, missionally, and ecclesiologically, the church may live out the same truth in many locations. All churches everywhere are to behave sexually moral, send missionaries, gather on the

Lord’s Day, rightly preach the Word and administer the ordinances and exercise discipling privileges amongst covenanted members. Truth is the body of God’s gospel project while love is the engine. When God joins something together, like love and truth, we ought not separate it.

With godly examples past and present, as well as truth imbued love, you have equipping for gospel advancement. You have the makings of spiritual wind at your proverbial sail. You can discern open doors and withstand the shock of adversarial entry.

This is a war, Ephesians 6 describes, a spiritual war.

William Carey had a two decade stockpile of missions translation work done. Then, the collection was adversarially burned up in the night. He rebuilt it. Adversaries came along with Carey’s open door.

Adoniram Judson labored 7 years in Myanmar before he baptized his first convert. Judson was imprisoned and grieved during his mission there. Progress was slow but sure. Judson knew adversaries were part in parcel for open doors to the gospel.

Don’t be dissuaded by difficulty. The way of the cross was most difficult. Christ’s perspiration produced sweat drops of blood. Christ’s prayers were exhausted, exasperat-

ed pleas for relief—a relief that would only be offered in death. Filling up Christ’s afflictions doesn’t sound much like ease or comfort.

It shouldn’t. Ours is an age of Christianized fog machines and light shows. We have conditioned air and no out of place hair. Perhaps the way of the cross evades us. The Reformer, Martin Luther, exhorted believers to the way of the cross over the way of personal glorification. If the presence of pain validates the absence of Christ in your own life, then you need to recalibrate. You’ve temporarily misunderstood Christ’s path to eternal life.

In suffering servant hood, as we pursue open doors, Christ promises to be with us always, even unto the end of the age. He abides with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Christ was forsaken so you wouldn’t have to be. Open doors can be hard to walk through but you’re surrounded by a big batch of saints that have gone before you. Stick with the truth and follow faithful examples. It’s not too late. What open door for the gospel is Christ calling you to walk through? What hard entry must you proceed through for Christ’s sake?

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‘Meighen’ continued from Page A1 “When my dad died in March, my husband reminded me that my mom is healthy and that she could come with us,” Meighen said. “We don’t have to continue living our lives apart from each other. Indiana feels like a vacation home to me that I pay the bills on but I never see.”

After some deep soul searching, Sarah Beth realized he was right.

“I think the straw that broke the camel’s back was when he gave up his apartment in Toronto to save money,” she said. “He said he would just live at the Marriott because the rest of the month, he is traveling to Africa, Russia, or where ever his job takes him that week. So when he packs up for a trip, he has to put all of his stuff in a truck and leave it until he comes back.”

Recently, while gone on a business trip, someone broke into his truck and took a whole lot of his things. It was then that he let Sarah Beth know that he simply did not want to live like that anymore.

So Michael began looking and found a horse farm in Pennsylvania that he thought might provide enough draw for his wife and his stepson to leave Mount Vernon and move to

an area about 90 miles from his work center.

“It is 90 miles South of Toronto so he can come home every weekend and is only a couple hours north of his hometown of Waynesburg, Penn.,” she reasoned. “That’s where his dad, his brother, and his three sons and their wives and all his grandkids live. It puts us right back up there with them and my mom is healthy enough to pack up and come right on along with us.”

She went on to explain that although her mother and father were long-time residents of Henderson, Ky., they actually ended up there just because after her parents graduated Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville Tenn., that was the only place they could both find work. So Sarah Beth was born and raised in Henderson and has lived in the Tri-State area her entire life, but with both her father and son’s father now passed on, Indiana ceases to make sense as the family’s home anymore.

“It’s really hard to say ‘Bon Voyage’ to all those who voted for me but at the same time, as I look around, the only thing holding me to the area is my job,” she said. “My husband also

wisely pointed out that at this point, I was basically raising my son Hank without a dad and going into these teenage years, that’s not going to work.”

Meighen said the timing of everything seemed to be good. Her son wants to see his dad more often. He loves all the family he will spend more time around in Pennsylvania.

“I think Hank is a little apprehensive because he was born and raised in Posey County and he has never known another hometown.” She said. “I have said a lot lately that I wish I could move Posey County north with me because I love everybody here. It’s very hard to leave. But I can’t deny my husband the right to be able to come home every weekend. Michael has gone above and beyond in this marriage to ensure that Hank has never had to leave his father and to ensure that I didn’t have to leave my mom. It’s his turn now to get to say where we live. If there’s anything this family has learned in the past two years, it’s that tomorrow isn’t promised to us. So, we’ve resolved to take however many ‘tomorrow’s’ we may have left and spend as many of them as we can together.”

Judge Redwine with his sister, Jane from Kansas City, wife Peg, and his brother Carroll and his wife Shirley from Ardmore,Oklahoma enjoyed the Independence Day program and picnic. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

‘Volunteer’ continued from Page A1 achievements. “This individual has contributed to numerous different benefits at the American Legion which she has served for thirty plus years. She volunteered at the Holy Angels Catholic Church for many years, especially at the Kunstfest Pork Chop Dinner. I know - I’ve worked with her at it. She serves at the local town food bank,” remarked Simkins.

“She not only does great things in her community, but she helps in her home by taking care of her sister. One of her greatest assets is her friendliness and offering a kind word to all,” Simkins read before calling Rose’s name.

The surprised honoree wept tears of joy as she received a large plaque, a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and a $100 gift certificate. After the program, friends clamored to congratulate the hardworking humble woman with the sweet smile.

Simkins said the decision was “difficult to make because we have great community volunteers in this town.” Two representatives from Tri-Kappa and two from the other sponsor, the Kiwanis Club, go over all the nomination forms to select the annual winner. This is the tenth year the award has been presented and one of the highlights of the Fourth of July celebration.

‘Crime’ continued from Page A1 live,” the Sheriff countered with a smile.

In other Commission action: • Under Old Business, the vacation of the old Winfield Subdivision, legally approved at the last meeting, had to list the names of the two vacated streets, Walnut and First Street, in the minutes. It was just a matter of paperwork to make the property, located on Indiana 68, in what has been locally termed ‘Bugtown,’ officially vacated.

• Also under Old Business, Posey County Treasurer Vicki Peerman presented a contract with SRI to conduct the County Tax Sale on September 5, 2019 at the last meeting. She said the contract needs to be amended to increase the charge from $75 to $100 per purchase. “SRI is wonderful. They do a tremendous amount of work for us.

Their attorneys do all our legals,” she said.

The amended contract was approved.

• County Auditor Sarah Beth Meighen reported that the county budget has been submitted and is working its way through the state system right now.

• Posey County Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk said the rain gave him a break this past week and the county chip and seal work was completed last week. Paving will continue this week until “the money runs out.”

• E911 Director Jason Knowles reported that there was a decent turnout for the Emergency Services Training for the new digi-

tal radios last Saturday. “We are shooting to go live with the system by July 15,” he projected.

• EMS Director Chuck Thompson said they are still waiting for their new Medic vehicle, but their recertification came in this week good for the next two years.

• Purdue County Extension Agent Hans Schmitz took the podium with a loud rallying cry of “Posey County Fair coming up, July 15-20.” He said his office now has access to a Phantom Drone to fly over fields if any farmer wants a birds-eye view of his crops. Just go to his office if interested.

• Posey County Councilman Aaron Wilson gave a Sewage Board update on the Harbortown project. “The rain has been frustrating, but we did get work done and made progress this past week. The easement is complete through Astra-Zeneca to McFadin Creek. We have put in the first grinder pump to move the sewage from each house.

Only 25 more to go.” He said the board will be meeting that day at 11:30 a.m. with “more exciting news.”

• Chamber of Commerce Director Randy Owens reminded everyone that the “State of the County” Luncheon is slated for August 22 at $20 per person at the Posey County Fairgrounds.

• Ed Goedde, of 4411 Caborn Road, appeared before the commissioners again to address his recurring tall weed problem

with a neighbor. “I still can’t see down my driveway. Has anything been done?” Ed Battieger told him to refile his complaint with the new ordinance in effect.

• Schmitz read the monthly dog report aloud. There were 50 complaints, 17 animals picked up and four bites reported.

Three dogs had to be euthanized.

• All claims for the month were approved before the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is Tuesday, July 16 at 9 a.m.

Schmitz promised it will be a quick one.

“I have grandsons showing dairy cows at 10:30 a.m. at the fair and I plan to be there,” he told the audience, who agreed with his decision.

‘Golden Years’ continued from Page A1 she sees as she strides around town. There are stunning pictures of flowers and trees in bloom, birds nesting, sunrise sky scenes, statuary and antiques, and home décor. One of her most memorable postings on Facebook was a pair of mated swans down on the New Harmony Inn Lake with necks intertwined in a perfect heart shape. Fans can’t wait to see her next offerings.

Ginny said that she isn’t up to walking as much these days, but she still enjoys her photography very much. And so do her many friends and family who attended her ‘unbirthday’ party to tip their hat to such a special woman. And they can do it all over again in December.

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The annual Golf Cart Parade was held Thursday, July 4, 2019 in New Harmony. The event was followed by a cook-out, prizes were handed out, and Volunteer of the Year was given to Rose Wilkinson. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

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By Lois Mittino Gray “We have another full house today at this celebration rich in meaning. It’s about hard won liberty and justice for all,” Jeanne Maudlin remarked, looking around at the packed auditorium in the Atheneum as she welcomed all to New Harmony’s annual Independence Day Celebration. She represented Friends of the Working Men’s Institute, one of the longstanding event’s sponsors along with USI/Historic New Harmony and the New Harmony Ki-

Returning “home” for the Fourth of July fest are New Harmony alumni James Conyers and his wife Amanda Tipton Conyers with their children Gabriel,4, Grayson,2,and Zelda 5. James was home on leave from Fort Stewart, Georgia. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

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Chuck Minette gave a heartfelt reading of Jefferson’s masterpiece, the Declaration of Independence, which ended with rousing applause as he concluded with the famous line, “we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”

The Community Choir charmed the crowd with patriotic songs, such as “God Bless America” and “Armed Forces-Pride of America”. As each branch of military service’s anthem

was sung by the group, veterans stood and were honored by the audience. Rick Huffman played the dulcimer while the choir sang his original composition, “New Harmony Reflections”. A town favorite was the choir’s rendition of “New Harmony,” written by former resident Mickey Grimm and Rich Wayland. There was some eyedabbing as the audience sang the chorus, “It sings to me, It breathes in me,

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Bob Minette saluted the flag as he sang the Star Spangled Banner from the bandstand with his band, the Dixieland Society. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Charlie Gaston and Linda Volz had so much fun dancing to the music. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Charlie Gaston took Uncle Sam along for a ride on his cart. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Keynote Speaker James Redwine posed with his sister, Jane Redwine Bartlett who traveled from Kansas City to hear his speech at the Atheneum. The judge wore a colorful, patriotic vest purchased in Oklahoma from the Osage Tribe, a Native American group to which he beDavid Flanders drives the “Most Creative” golf cart longs. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray award winner. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Bell realizes boyhood dream, leaves things better than he found them

By Thomas Butler Wherever long-time Mount Vernon baseball player and coach Dave Bell goes, he sees a familiar face and is greeted with admiration and respect. “I think after 40 years of coaching, I have met enough people that I can always make a connection, just about anywhere I go,” Bell said.

Bell is a hometown boy who has made a life in this community. During his years attending Mount Vernon High School he was a multi-sport athlete - participating in football, basketball and baseball.

His stint as third baseman on the high school team earned him the opportunity to play at the college level. After graduating from Mount Vernon in 1971, Bell attended Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mo. His life-long friend and teammate since seventh grade, Gary Redman, attended Pearl River as well. Their sophomore year at Pearl River, their baseball team advanced to the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colo., where they finished fifth.

Bell then returned home and completed his education at USI, where he graduated in 1975 with a degree in social studies.

After graduating from USI he taught for three years in Salem, Ind., where he also coached football, basketball and baseball. But it was always Bell’s dream to come back to his home town to coach and teach, and in 1978 that dream became a reality. He was hired at Mount Vernon High School to teach science and coach freshman basketball and varsity football. Because of his love for baseball, he also volunteered to help coach baseball as well.

In 1981 Bell took over the varsity baseball coaching position while continuing to coach football and basketball. Bell was head coach of the baseball team from 1981-2001 and during that time, his team accumulated 268 wins and won six sectional championships and two conference championships.

He took a break from coaching ball for a few years but returned to the diamond in 2012 to take over as head coach of the softball team where he remained until retiring at the end of the 2019 season. During his stint as softball coach the team won 118 game and back-to-back Big 8 Championships.

Dave and Jason Bell, besides being father and son, have spent many hours working to improve the quality of ballplayers in the area. Submitted photo Bell has left a lasting legacy in Mount Vernon High School sports, a distinction to be proud of and it has not gone unnoticed. He has coached players who have earned academic All State and All Conference recognition, Big 8 All Conference team recognition, North South All-Star recognition and players who have gone on to coach at the collegiate level.

Bell has been inducted into the M-Club Hall of Fame. He was named the 2018 District Five Coach of the Year.

His son, Jason Bell was an assistant coach and Bell took great pride in getting to coach alongside his son.

“Jason was there with me at my last baseball game and he was with me at my last softball game,” Bell said.

In 2019 he and son, Jason, were inducted into the Greater Evansville Baseball Hall of Fame.

Bell retired from teaching in 2014 but continued coaching.

Throughout his teaching career at Mount Vernon he taught science, US history, sociology, economics, government, and drivers’ education, and he has coached baseball, basketball,

football, and golf over his 40-year coaching career.

What Bell finds most rewarding about his coaching and teaching experience is the people he has met along the way.

“The long-term friendships with players and parents are the most memorable. You remember some of the wins and some of the losses, but mostly it’s the relationships you establish that I really enjoy,” Bell said.

One big change Bell has noticed over the years is not the game, or the players, but the outside forces that influence both.

“The biggest difference in coaching over the years is social media. It’s the biggest downfall in sports and society, since sports is really just a microcosm of what is going on in society,” Bell said.

Bell will not sit idle now that both his teaching and coaching careers are over. He has five grandchildren that are involved in many activities and two step-daughters that are still in high school and he plans to watch as many of their activities and sporting events as he can - from the sidelines. “I am looking forward to being part of their sports from the other side of the fence,” Bell said.

He has no plans to coach their teams, but he does plan to help them individually if they would like.

He will continue his side jobs as a driver’s education instructor and a maintenance man for a church in downtown Evansville. He enjoys the work and the mad money it provides. He will also continue his long standing weekly gathering of friends and former colleagues.

When the weather permits, 8-16 of them meet to play golf, otherwise they meet at Zaps to play cards.

Bell sums up his stellar career by saying, “I have enjoyed every minute of it and I hope I left everything a little bit better than what I found it. That’s what my goal was - to help everybody improve their athletic ability as well as teach them something that will help them down the road in life. My dream was to come back to Mount Vernon and coach, and I got to do that. I was here in my community with my friends and I got to fulfill my dream.”

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Members of the Mount Vernon Youth Baseball U8 C Bracket champions are, in front – Gracie Winegar, Destini Crawford, Claire Woosley, Addison Stemple, and Brinkley Gregory. In the second row are Emmah Matthews, Olivia Brass, Stella Hall, Janie Bohleber, Jayden Lyke, and Morgan Miller. In back are coaches Ryan Stemple, Ben Bohleber, Brad Hall, and Bob Stemple. Photo submitted

Members Mount Vernon Youth Baseball U10 A Bracket Champions are, in front row, left to right, Emma Shearer, Natalie Thompson, Alyssa Fendel, Alaina Allyn, Lacey Allyn, and Lindsey Allyn. In back are Coach Travis Crowe, Adrianna Walton, Morgan Mcwhirter, Amanda Fendel, Chloe Schroeder, Gloria Guerrero, and Coach Matt Thompson. Photo submitted

Two in Posey among those to watch during football season 2019

Members of the U8 A Bracket runners-up are pictured left to right. They are Madeline Hargrove, Kenzie Rogers, Makayla Hornby, Brylea Anderson, Aubrey Grimes, Ellie Meinschein, Ella Rainey, Lilly Watzlavik, Chelsea Thompson, Ginnie McWhirter, and Allyson Grimes. Not pictured: Anna Watson. Photo submitted

Babe Ruth All Star tourneys to begin this week

By Chris Morlan Southern Indiana Babe Ruth Baseball League All-Star tournaments will begin this weekend. There will be games played on Saturday and Sunday. The preliminary round games have not been announced for the Saturday games.

The South Gibson 13U All-Star team will play at Jasper. South Gibson, Newburgh and Jasper will compete in the tournament with Saturday games at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. On Sunday, tournament play will start with the number two seed going against the three seed at 11 a.m. At 1:30 p.m., the championship game will be the number one seed against the winner of the two seed/three seed game. The winner of the tournament will advance to the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament at Janesville, Wisc., beginning on July 25, 2019. The South Gibson 13U All-Star team is managed

by Jeremy Kiesel, along with coaches Gene Wilderman and Clinton Tooley. All games listed are CST. The 14U All-Star Tournament will be played at Jasper.

South Gibson, Jasper and Vincennes will participate in the state tourney. On Saturday, July 13, games will be played at

9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. CST. On Sunday July 14, 2019, tournament play will start with the number two seed going against the three seed at 11 a.m. At 1:30 p.m. The championship game will be the number one seed against the winner of the two seed/three seed game. The winner of the tournament will advance to the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament at Huntington, West Virginia starting on July 25, 2019. South Gibson 14U All-Star team is managed by Eric Renshaw.

Haubstadt Legion Head Coach Reed Farmer will lead the South Gibson 15U All-Star team at McCutchanville starting on Saturday, July 13. South Gibson, McCutchanville and Connersville will participate in the Southern Indiana tournament. Games on Saturday will be played at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The tournament games will be played on Sunday, July 14 with the number two seed going against the three seed at 12 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., the championship game will showcase the number one seed against the winner of the number two seed/three seed game. The winner of the tournament will advance to the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament at Eau Claire, Wisc., starting on July 25, 2019.

Members of the all star team are from left to right- Brock Folz, Isaac Coomes, Caden Schmidt, Rayce Bitter, Nick Elfreich, Alex McDowell, Evan Becker, Deshaun Reese, Cal Gantner, Cayden Kite, Jacob Love, Jake Carlisle, and Bentley Springer. Photo submitted

Posey team to compete in Cal Ripken League season, boys from St. Wendel, Mount Vernon, North Posey, St. Phillips and St. Joe had the opportunity to try out for the local All-Star team. Thirteen boys were selected from the regular season teams to play for the All-Stars: Jake Carlisle, Alex McDowell, Cal Gantner, Caden Schmitt, Isaac Coomes, Jake Love, Bentley Springer, Deshaun Reese, Rayce Bitter, Cayden

Kite, Evan Becker, Nicholas Effreich, and Brock Folz.

Coach Todd Kite was offered the All-Star head coaching position since his team won the regular season tournament. Assistant coaches are Kevin Folz, Matt Gantner, and Robert Schmitt.

“The boys are hard workers. They are a great group of kids to work with,” Kite said.

The weather has put a damper on their All-Star season, since many of the tournaments have been cancelled due to the rain. They have one more tournament coming up in August.

“The boys have been playing really well,” Kite said.

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The biggest difference between Cal Ripken League and Little League has to do with pitching distance. Cal Ripken’s pitching distance is 50 feet and the bases are 70 feet apart compared to the 46/60 distance in Little League. This allows base runners to lead off, and stealing is permitted.

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By Chris Morlan The 2019 Indiana High School football season is almost here, but not soon enough. Mount Vernon and North Posey kick off their regular seasons on Friday, August 23. Heritage Hills travels to Mount Vernon, while South Spencer takes a road trip to play at North Posey. This will be the first year that both Mount Vernon and North Posey will play their home games on turf football fields.

Last Year, the Wildcats and Vikings each finished the season with five wins and five losses. North Posey travels to Mount Vernon for their annual county rivalry game on August 30. Last season, Mount Vernon defeated North Posey 64-49 in a shootout. During that game, Sam Thomas was credited with eight of the Wildcat touchdowns.

Last week, the Evansville Courier and Press announced their top players to watch in Southwestern Indiana. There were 16 area football players named to the must watch list and two of them were from Posey County. Mount Vernon quarterback Rhett Snodgrass and North Posey running back Zach Lowe made the list.

Wildcat Senior quarterback Rhett Snodgrass had a great 2018 football campaign. Snodgrass was one of the best quarterbacks in the state in passing yards. Snodgrass won the Courier and Press player of the week in week three last season when the Wildcats beat Mount Carmel 41-12. During the Mount Carmel game, Snodgrass completed 18 of his 20 passes for 237 yards and four touchdown passes. For the season, Snodgrass completed 121 of his 202 passes

for 2144 yards and 28 touchdown passes with only three interceptions. Snodgrass finished 2018 ranked in the top fifteen in the state in passing yards. Snodgrass was ranked as high as third in the state in passing yards at different times during last season.

Senior Zach Lowe was honorable mention all-conference as a running back last season. Lowe had a breakout season for the Vikings in 2018 with 175 carries for 1052 yards and nine rushing touchdowns. During the last five games of the season, Lowe rushed over 100 yards in each contest.

His biggest yardage games were against Tecumseh with 184 yards and a touchdown, followed by a game against Pike Central where he gained 182 yards and two touchdowns and finally in the Mount Vernon game, Lowe rushed the ball eight times for 106 yards and four touchdowns.

Other area players to watch this season are Gibson Southern running back Ben Butler, Boonville quarterback Jackson Phillips, Tecumseh runningback Travis Parker, Gibson Southern quarterback Brady Allen, Boonville running back/defensive back Devon Mockobee, Southridge running back/linebacker Cole Calvert, Heritage Hills running back/linebacker Jacob Wetzel, Jasper running back Lance Dawkins, Gibson Southern running back Mitchell Spindler, Heritage Hills quarterback/defensive back Cole Sigler, Boonville linebacker Reed Overton, Vincennes Lincoln running back Raekwon Haislip, Southridge wide receiver Garrett Voegerl and Princeton running back Darrion Madison.

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Grant will help spread the word about vaping dangers

By Lois Mittino Gray What started out as a simple discussion in school offices about the increase in student smoking and vaping has turned into a $60,000 grant for the Mount Vernon School District to do something about it. Kyle Jones, Director of Technology and Curriculum, spoke about the new grant at the July 1, meeting of the Mount Vernon School Board.

“Kids look at these new e-cigarettes and vapes as healthier than regular cigarettes, but they are not a safe alternative. We brought in education materials and presented to the Wildcat Ambassadors. It was well-received by them, so that led to us applying for a $90,000 grant from the state for tobacco cessation programs. They looked at our small size and cut the award to $60,000 over two years. We’re happy with that,” he said.

The money will pay $30,000 a year to hire a part-time person to raise awareness and get more education into all the schools around the county: Mount Vernon, North Posey and parochial schools. That person would also work with convenience stores and gas stations and local landlords to discourage accessible smoking areas and vaping.

“E-cigarettes have become a crisis. I would like to see a safe way students can report a user without being a tattletale to open lines of communication,” Board Member Joe Rutledge remarked. He said some students told him that use is blatant in school restrooms and that a few

students even charge their vaping pens in class from their computer ports.

Board Member Beth McFadin Higgins, attending the meeting long distance via Skype, commented she hates to see adults smoking in enclosed cars around school with their children in the back seat. “We’ll teach about that. Secondhand smoke is a big deal,” Jones replied.

In personnel matters, the board confirmed the employment of Patricia Green as a teacher assistant pianist/Fine Arts Academy full-time at the high school. She was part-time for the 2018-2019 school year and decided to go full time. School board members voiced their happiness with that decision. Leanna Miller, a recent graduate of USI, was hired to be an English/Language Arts teacher at the junior high school, replacing Riley Anspaugh.

Resignations were accepted from Jason Bell and Jeffrey Gibbs as assistant high school softball coaches on quarter stipend. R. David Bell, high school head softball coach, also tendered his resignation, which was accepted regretfully after his forty year career. Meghann Herrenbruck resigned as a teacher at Farmersville Elementary, Jana Hills as a guard instructor at the high school, and Kimberly Hindman as a high school Physical Education teacher.

School Superintendent Matt Thompson said that even with these resignations, the district is in good shape right now concerning staffing, especially compared to other schools struggling with the current teacher shortage. “It

could always change during the summer if we get any more resignations. What I really need is more people to sign up to substitute teach,” he told the board. Anyone interested in putting in an application should go to the district Administration Office. Pay is $90/day for retired Mount Vernon teachers, $75/day for persons with a teacher license, and $60 /day for a person who has completed two years of college.

In other board action: • Good news! School lunches will not increase this year. Prices for the 2019-20 school year are student breakfast $1.25, reduced breakfast 30 cents, adult breakfast $2.10; and lunch prices for Type A meals are elementary $1.95, junior high and high school $2.10, reduced lunch 40 cents, and adult meals $3.40.

“We are working on getting better fruits and vegetables and resources for our kids this year,” Director of Business Loren Evans said.

• The board approved all curricular materials rental fees and student fees for the 2019-20 school year that includes the following textbook rental prices and student fees: Grade K$125.80, Grade 1- $147.66, Grade 2- $129.91, Grade 3- $138.17, Grade 4- $141.22, Grade 5$142.72, Grade 6- $110.83, Grade 7- $143.42, Grade 8- $149.11. Grades 9-12 are dependent upon course selection. All grades K-5 went up due to the adoption of new reading books.

Grade 6 went down 18 percent, due to having no textbook, and grades 7 and 8 remained the same as last year.

• K-8 will have an Art fee of $10. Grades 6-12 Athletic fee is $25, 9-12 Parking fee – first sticker $10, with additional sticker at $1.

These fees have not changed since 2003.

• adopted the revised Policy 500.07 School District Use of Credit Cards. This was mainly a language change to allow Director of Special Education Jackie Maier to have a credit card.

• adopted a corporate resolution authorizing the names of persons who are allowed to manage the Senior High School Extracurricular and Athletic Accounts and the MSD of Mount Vernon Charity Gaming Account. All names were the same as last year, except for adding Zack Windell, new Principal to the accounts and removing Thompson who moved up to Superintendent.

• Mark Isaac and Joe Rutledge will serve as volunteers for the High Ability Committee for the 2019-20 school year.

• Information to the board included fuel purchasing, the Tax Draw Summary, I-Read, and separation from employment for insurance eligible employees. Retirees must not work for 26 weeks after their last date of employment to discontinue insurance coverage, so that is the waiting period to sign up for substitute teaching.

• The next board meeting is set for Monday, July 15, at 5:45 p.m. Director Evans will begin his annual budget presentation. Due to construction at the junior high, this meeting will be held in the high school media center.

A number of local kids from Posey and Vanderburgh Counties recently attended the 2019 Indiana Conservation Officer’s Karl E. Kelley Memorial Youth Camp in West Lafayette from June 16-22.

All the kids were certified in Hunter and Boater Education and got to experience activities with conservation officers ranging from Scuba team, rides on air boats and jet skis, water and ATV safety to fishing, wilderness survival, and wild game cooking.

All of the kids were sponsored by local organizations.

These organizations/businesses are: Saint Philip’s Conservation Club, Robinson Township Conservation Club, Posey County FOP, Posey County Kids Incorporated, Posey County Ducks Unlimited, Mount Vernon Oddfellows, and Russell’s Excavating. Pictured with the kids are Posey County ICO Keith Wildeman and wife Sara, retired Posey County ICO Dan Belwood, and Vincennes Conservation Law student volunteer Tristan Bolte. Not pictured is Posey County ICO Sgt. Paul Axton. Photo submitted

Court News Warrant, Assisting a Criminal - PCS

Arrests June 25 Nicholas Beamon - Chandler - Burglary - PCS Curtis Nichols - Evansville - Burglary - PCS Jerome Stewart - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Neglect of a Dependent, Dealing in Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia (bond revocation) - MVPD Jerome Stewart - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Intimidation x 4, Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury - MVPD Willibough Smith - Mount Vernon - Domestic Battery, Intimidation, Resisting Law Enforcement - PCS June 26 Russell Greene - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Criminal Mischief - MVPD June 27 Jennifer Nunnally - Mount Vernon - Domestic Battery MVPD Robert Hyatt - New Harmony - Warrant, Intimidation - NHPD Darcy Rowland - Mount Vernon - Operating While Intoxicated, Leaving the Scene of an Accident - MVPD June 30 Norman Gunter - Mount Vernon - Burglary, Residential Entry, Possession of Methamphetamine, Criminal Trespass, Possession of Paraphernalia, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Law Enforcement - MVPD July 1 Tina Gordon - Wadesville -

July 2 Michael Slemp - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury (petition to revoke) - PCS John Burkeen - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Criminal Recklessness (petition to revoke) - PCS Charles Jones - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Theft - PCS Complaints June 21 3:23 a.m. - Suspicious Several people hanging out and hiding out in the bushes.

Too many to count. Would like this checked out - Main Street, Mount Vernon 10:02 a.m. - Message - Sister is the neighbor of male subject. Advised that male subject’s cats have been killed by who they think to be a (name) male subject but they can’t prove it so they did not want to call. Caller thinks that someone should report it - Third Street, Mount Vernon 11:20 a.m. - Loud Music - Advised that music is extremely loud and they are requesting something to be done about it - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 1:01 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Advised two females arguing, have been for about ten minutes not. Male subject sitting on the ground next to them - Third Street, Mount Vernon 1:15 p.m. - Fraud - Electric and water bill was put into his name without his knowledge Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 3:19 p.m. - Trespassing -

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Male subject was on her property and jumped her fence.

Attempted to get into her vehicle. Advised subject left on a white bike, towards Fourth Street Dark colored shirt, blue jeans and a sun hat - Nettleton Street, Mount Vernon 3:28 p.m. - Theft - Diamond ring and diamond earrings were taken last week. Says she knows who took it - Mary Anderson Road, Wadesville 3:45 p.m. - Threatening Female subject threatened to kill caller. Caller says female states she has gun. She is still in front of caller’s house, has on black spandex - Canal Street, Mount Vernon 3:48 p.m. - Threatening - Female subject in earlier complaint advised her neighbor has been throwing trash in neighbor’s yard - Grant Street, Mount Vernon 3:51 p.m. - Threatening - Caller advised she is in the house and other female is in her house now, she assumes - Canal Street, Mount Vernon 5:58 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Male subject is there and won’t leave. Caller advised that he needs a deputy or he will hurt the subject - Granary Street, New Harmony 6:17 p.m. - Suspicious - Advised female, wearing shorts and dark hoodie, has some type of straw or needle and is acting very funny - Main/Water Street, Mount Vernon 6:33 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Wearing gray hoodie, possible dark pants, ran towards gas station. Female was screaming for help so caller called 911. Noticed male subject was trying to break in and had a knife trying to stab a female subject. Also stated that she saw this from her window - James Drive, Mount Vernon 9:10 p.m. - Juvenile Prob-

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COUNTY OF POSEY

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IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF LEA M. GENGELBACH, DECEASED.

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CAUSE NO. 65C01-1906-EU-000034

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

lem - Advised four juveniles around the building at the door. Ran off, then caller saw them in rear view mirror go back to the door - Owen/Third Street, Mount Vernon 10:50 p.m. - Information Report - Would like to speak to animal control about false claims made against (name) in reference to animal abuse.

Caller states that their animals are treated with love and are spoiled - Harriet Street, Mount Vernon June 22 5:58 a.m. - Vandalism - Advised that some property damage done to the home. Can see some people on the surveillance cameras. Gate to lock is broken. Dog is also loose and caller can’t find it - Second Street, Mount Vernon 10:19 a.m. - Vandalism Caller advised that someone has busted out the rear window of her vehicle - Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 10:28 a.m. - Trespassing Male subject was just on property and he is banned - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon June 23 1:41 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised heard thumping and someone scream calling the police. Advised heard someone is trying to get someone to leave and he is refusing. Female is hysterical and advised has been physical. No medical needed. Advised it is her mother and her boyfriend. Advised the young female holding baby was hit.

They have separated the male subject at outside at the time.

He is not calming down and is threatening them - Elk Trail, Mount Vernon 7:08 a.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised father is not letting him take some of his possessions from the residence where he is trying to move out. Father owns the property and said he is not getting items until he is current on rent - Second Street, Mount Vernon 1:14 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised that his door has been kicked in on the trailer he is trying to move

into. Copper wire and his water heater have been taken Jeffrey Lane, Mount Vernon 3:22 p.m. - Criminal Mischief - Caller advised someone loosened her lug nuts on her tire sometime last night and a while ago because her husband told her that’s what happened - Second Street, Mount Vernon June 24 12:31 a.m. - Fight - In progress, lots of screaming between parties. Advised a male subject is intoxicated, has hit caller’s husband and tried to hit her. Advised the male went back into his house. Advised he started throwing their things - North Street, Cynthiana 1:11 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Residence was broken into sometime over the weekend. Things missing - Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon 2:02 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised wanting to report that her water fountain is missing.

Someone has gotten in her backyard and taken it - Second Street, Mount Vernon 2:08 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised that previous tenant is there on the property. Advised that her maintenance manager was trying to clean out trailer and subject pulled a knife and tried to stab maintenance worker Deer Run, Evansville 2:09 p.m. - Assault - Advised she just got busted in the face, slammed to the ground.

Advised male subject was trying to stab caller’s brother.

Caller does not need medical attention - Deer Run, Evansville 3:19 p.m. - Fight - two people in alley, fighting physically. One white male and one black male. Cannot see any weapons. One subject got out of a gray Ford truck - Barter Street, Mount Vernon 3:23 p.m. - Male subject called and advised was assaulted by male subject who has now taken off - Barter Street, Mount Vernon 4:01 p.m. - Theft-Automobile - Caller advised a 1995 Sub Leg has been stolen and he wants to report it - River-

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IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT, STATE INDIANA In the matter of the estate of Lea M. Gengelbach, Deceased Notice is hereby given that Michael C. Gengelbach was on the 28th day of June, 2019, appointed Executor of the estate of Lea M. Gengelbach, deceased, who died on May 2, 2019.

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 2nd day of July, 2019 Kay Kilgore, Clerk Posey County Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis, Deputy Published in the Posey County News on July 9, July 16, 2019 - hspaxlp

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front, Mount Vernon 4:54 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised a male subject is tearing up the house - Sixth Street, Mount Vernon 10:17 p.m. - Fight - Caller advised two male subjects are fighting out in the street - Second Street, Mount Vernon June 25 7:42 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised someone has broken into residence.

They opened the bedroom door and things have been thrown around their residence.

Can hear someone inside the residence now. Advised subjects shut-off power to their residence - Briar Ridge Road, Wadesville 8:09 a.m. - Suspicious Advised someone is leaving items by all the tenants doors.

Medicine items and candy.

Request to speak to an officer - Edson, Mount Vernon 9:16 a.m. - Theft - Advised he bought some items from another subject. Advised the items were stolen from a female. Advised items were a nightstand, bed, and sectional - Main Street, Stewartsville 12:53 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised male subject is threatening her life and will be handled if not dropping charges on an on-going case. Today the male subject tried to hit caller and then she pepper sprayed him. The male subject is still on scene at this time. Female subject has bruises on arms and is needing assistance - Farmersville Road, Mount Vernon 3:38 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Physical domestic, not injured. Mother is outside Main Street, Mount Vernon 4:35 p.m. - General Complaint - Caller advised female subject, wearing white pants and black shirt, tried to get into the subject’s car - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 4:39 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised 2 people are trying to get into her residence through the bedroom window - Church Street, Cynthiana 5:02 p.m. - Theft - Advised someone broke in, stole her prescription meds and tv James Drive, Mount Vernon 5:20 p.m. - Assault - Advised male subject jumped caller. Advised injured on his arms, knees and face but does not need an ambulance.

Request an officer - Wolflin Street, Mount Vernon 7:48 p.m. - Harassment Advised he was sitting on his porch and he asked his neigh-

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‘Fourth’ continued from Page B1 It’ll always be the only home for me.”

Invocation and Benediction was presented by the Reverend Dr. Beth A. Macke of Saint Stephen Episcopal Church. American Legion Post 370 did the presentation and retirement of colors. One of its members, Rose Wilkinson, was announced as the “Volunteer of the Year 2019” award winner.

Without a doubt, the high point was the outstanding keynote speech given by the Honorable

James Marion Redwine, a recently retired judge of 38 years, who has written five books and does a weekly column for this paper. Entitled “Why Americans Are the Ones Smiling,” he told of seeing the unsmiling faces and dark somber clothes worn on trips to the Ukraine and Russia that he took to instruct judges on mediation. “Peg and I were the only ones smiling with colorful jackets on. Why? We are confident we have the right as Americans to

control our own destinies.

It is about choice and freedom and it means everything.”

“We can keep smiling as long as our friends and fellow citizens respect our opinions and they will keep smiling at us as long as we respect their right to their opinions.” He included many anecdotes and stories, with a real humorous tinge to it all, even though he discussed many serious subjects and political situations.

After the program end-

ed, many residents scrambled to be part of the long string of decorated golf carts parading through town to the festivities at McClure Park. Golf carts were judged, and winners were announced by Golf Cart Parade Chairman Tammy Allison. “Most Patriotic” first place award went to Laurie and Kent Parker for their sparkling cart festooned in red white and blue, “Most Creative” first place was awarded to David Flanders and Johnathon Scott

for their cart with an arrangement of colorful pool noodles in rainbows.

“Judges Choice” was given to Sue Huelsmann, who decorated her cart with an assortment of live house plants and greenery.

Picnic goers dined on hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, cobbler and ice cream at “days of long ago” prices at picnic tables and under a large tent at the park.

Music from above in the Chuck Minnette read the Declabandstand was provided ration of Independence with heart

by Bob Minette and the and “sacred honor.“ Photo by Lois Dixieland Society.

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Court News Continued bor’s son where is puppy was.

Caller advised that the neighbor yelled at him to leave the son alone. Caller is requesting an officer come to the residence - Poplar Street, Cynthiana June 26 7:02 a.m. - Fight - Advised in apartment there is a male and female fighting. Advised male is trying to get his things and a female subject won’t let him. Verbal at this time - Fredrick Street, New Harmony 11:05 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Flagged down reference domestic. Male subject is gone. Female advised male subject has went back to work.

Male subject busted in door, had female in room and would not let her leave. Stepped on her toe with his boot - Raintree Drive, Mount Vernon 4:40 p.m. - Threatening - Male subject that they retrieved the keys from earlier has made threats about having a loaded 10-32 and if an employee from company comes by, he’s not going to be aiming for the tire - Second Street/ Vine Street, Mount Vernon 6:51 p.m. - Threatening - Had a threatening text message forwarded to him - Walnut Street, Mount Vernon 9:23 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Husband has lost temper, is screaming and throwing stuff while two-month-old son is in her arms. Does have weapons inside the home but no threats of using them have been made - Olivia Drive, Wadesville 9:28 p.m. - Harassment - Ex-girlfriend is harassing calling through text. Caller advised she has a restraining order on him but he does not have one on her - Motz Lane, Evansville June 27 2:59 a.m. - Theft - Caller is requesting to speak with an officer reference a theft that just occurred - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 11:27 a.m. - Controlled Substance Problem - Advised that there is a smell of mari-

juana coming into her apartment - Green Valley Drive, Mount Vernon 11:33 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised someone has went through her dining room and other rooms in her residence. Advised a lot of stuff is missing - Church Street, Cynthiana 11:52 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Advised that the hood of her truck is popped and she is pretty sure it was the neighbor that did it. Said the steering coupler was messed with before. Says her neighbor is taunting her - Riviera Drive, Mount Vernon 12:10 p.m. - Threatening - Male subject is on the property threatening caller. Says he has a knife. White shirt and gray shorts - Poplar Street, Cynthiana 12:13 p.m. - Threatening - Another tenant was in an altercation with male subject the other day. Male subject approached manager and called him a name. Caller reached into his pocket to get his cell phone and male subject has a cane and drew back like he was going to hit caller - Poplar Street, Cynthiana 8:36 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Female subject is parked in the middle of the road flagging people down, acting crazy - New Harmony Road, Poseyville 8:53 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct - advised female subject is out front in a red Ford truck, hollering, cursing at caller. He advised if she breaks in she is going to need an ambulance - New Harmony Road, Poseyville 9:06 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Subject called back an advised she has now turned left on Story Street. Would like to speak with an officer because she threatened to tear his porch and belongings up.

Advised this has happened in the past - New Harmony Road, Poseyville Superior Court Felony/ Misdemeanor Amber Sue Billings - 46,

Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended. $1 plus costs, 6 months probation and fees.

6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Maranda N. Cantrell, 25, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Neglect of a dependent, Level 6 Felony. Ct. 1 is dismissed. $1 plus costs, comply with all orders involving the children, counseling, 18 months probation and fees. 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended.

Damon Jade Chase, 26, Mount Vernon. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, 12 months probation and fees. 12 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Nicholas R. Elliott, 21, Evansville. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. Motion to Impose Judgment of Conviction. $1 plus costs. Discharged from probation unsatisfactorily.

Russell Joseph Greene, 30, Mount Vernon. Invasion of Privacy, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Ryan Gene Higginbottom, 49, Mount Vernon. Nonsupport of a Dependent, Class C Felony. Petition to Revoke.

Dismissed. Discharged from probation unsatisfactorily.

Colton Chase Irvin, 23, New Harmony. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee, counseling, 1 year, 11 months and 10 days probation and fees, 48 hours public service.

2 years Indiana department of Corrections, all suspended except 20 days.

Mitchell Andrew Jones, 32, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Kandice D. Jordan, 34, Mount Vernon. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Kevin Dale Kincheloe, 54, Lawrenceville, Ill. Cruelty to an Animal, Class A Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke.

4-H Food Auction to be held during Fair Please plan to attend the 2019 Posey County 4-H Fair and support this year’s 4-H Food Auction. Our selection of goodies will be better than ever, and everyone, from individuals to businesses and community organizations, is welcome to bid. The 4-H Food Auction will be held Monday, July 15, 2019. The auction will start at 6 p.m. in the air-conditioned Community Center on

the Posey County 4-H Fairgrounds, and all proceeds are used to support the educational activities of the Posey County 4-H Youth Development program. Please attend this year’s Posey County 4-H Fair and support this worthwhile event. For more information, call the Purdue Extension-Posey County Office at 812-838-1331 or visit www. extension.purdue.edu/posey.

Linda L. Dickens

Civil Judgment entered for restitution. Discharged from probation unsatisfactorily.

Joseph Wayne Kissel, 42, New Harmony. Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 domestic violence fee, 6 months probation and fees. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Walid Loukili, 33, Cynthiana. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor.

Dismissed.

Jennifer L. McCarty, 36, Mount Vernon. Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, no contact with Jamie Hardin, 6 months probation and fees, 32 hours public service. 6 months Posey County Jail, suspended.

Monic R. MessemannLatham, 46, Poseyville. Ct. 1- Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Possession of Marijuana, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, counseling, 1 year probation and fees. Ct. 1, 2- 1 year Indiana Department of Corrections; Ct. 3- 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended.

Phillip Paul Minton, 21, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke. Probation is terminated. 4 days Posey County Jail.

Phillip Paul Minton, 21, Mount Vernon. Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, Class B Misdemeanor.

Petition to Revoke. Probation is terminated. 6 days Posey County Jail.

James A. Neighbors, 23, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving

hours public service. 2 years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended. Habitual Offender is dismissed.

Dylan M. Stepro, 21, Evansville. Ct. 1- Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Criminal Mischief, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, no contact with River Gauer, 1 year probation and fees. 1 year Posey County Jail, suspended.

Latenna Jean Stickels, 27, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1 – Welfare Fraud, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Theft, Level 6 Felony.

Petition to Revoke. Dismissed.

Gary A. Swain, Jr., 43, Poseyville. Theft, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Gary A. Swain, Jr., 43, Poseyville. Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor. $1.00 plus costs, fine is waived. 38 days Posey County Jail.

Rick L. Utley, 53, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Carrying a Handgun Without a License, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Sharon R. Watson, 58, Poseyville. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor.

Motion to Impose Judgment of Conviction. Fine and costs waived, civil judgment entered for fees, discharged from probation unsatisfactorily.

Blake A. Weinzapfel, 19, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Public Intoxication, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Illegal Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage, Class C Misdemeanor.

Discharged from probation unsatisfactorily. 4 days Posey County Jail.

Carl W. Yarbrough, 37, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Battery, Class B Misdemeanor; Ct. 2Criminal Mischief, Class B Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Invasive Black Carp nearing IN waters Invasive black carp are getting close to Indiana waters.

In June, two black carp were captured in the Ohio River about 10 miles downstream of the Indiana state line. Black carp are native to eastern Asia and were brought to the United States during the 1970-80s. They have since escaped captivity and have been moving throughout the Mississippi River basin.

Black carp feed on mollusks and pose a serious threat to Indiana’s mussel populations.

Many of the mussel species native to Indiana are already listed as species of special concern or endangered due to pollution and changes in river habitat. For more information about the important role mussels play in the state’s rivers, visit wildlife.IN.gov/8684.htm.

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a License, Class A Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke.

Dismissed. Civil Judgment entered for restitution. Discharged from probation unsatisfactorily.

Dax A. Newman, 38, Mount Vernon, Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Kellsea Pruiett, 20, Cynthiana. Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Ever Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Dylan Lynn Renshaw, 23, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Receiving a License, Class C Misdemeanor. Petition to Revoke. Discharged from probation unsatisfactorily.

Terry Ray Seals, 61, Newburgh. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed.

Daniel Joseph Sherretz, 41, Mount Vernon. Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Class A Misdemeanor. Fine and costs are waived. 128 days Posey County Jail.

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Lavender...it’s more than a color to Posey entrepreneurs

By Lois Mittino Gray “I can see how the color lavender gets its name,” young Adam Gray says as he gazes down the long rows of lavender plants in full purple bloom. The eyepoppin’ view is at the Harmony Lavender Farm LLC, located at 831 Harmony Road, just off Indiana 69 between New Harmony and Mount Vernon. Pollinating bees and butterflies buzz and flit everywhere and the clean fragrance of the volatile lavender oil hangs heavy in the air on a hot day.

Melinda and Michael Ward established the farm in 2017 and harvested their first “crop” in 2018. The pair lived in Evansville near the airport and then moved to ten acres zoned agriculture in Posey County. “We looked into mini-cows at first and then I started researching flowers. Lavender has so many medicinal and edible properties that we chose it, even knowing it would be hard at first. The extension agent didn’t think it would grow well here, but we were persistent and did much online research,” Melinda explained.

The Wards bought plants from a nursery in Indianapolis and amended the clay soil, heavy on rock and sand. They planted their whole field in two varieties of lavender, Grosso for lavender oil and Phenomenal for buds and bouquets.

“The first year we lost half the plants, every other row, and it was a disappointment. We decided to go on and the second year, we replanted the variety that died out. Now, we have over an acre on the side of the house and in back that are thriving,” Melinda said.

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al herbs do not have high-maintenance needs, as they like the poor, dry soil. “They don’t care for rain and high humidity, so we have to be diligent and try to keep them alive with the weather we’ve been having. They go dormant in winter and then we cover them.”

The Lavender Farm now raises six varieties of lavender. Three of those are for culinary use, as the oil is not as strong, and any part of the plant may be eaten.

Melinda’s specialty is a Lavender Lemonade she whips up using a simple syrup made from the stems and flowers and mixed with regular lemonade. It was served at a June 21 visit from a co-op homeschool group and it was a real hit. The other varieties are used for making oil and bud and flower products.

This year’s crop of all types, except those used in making the fragrant oil, was harvested on the weekend of June 29-30. The herbs will be dried in the air conditioned store rooms Michael built in the garage and barn and used to make their commercial products. The main growing season is over for this year, but the Wards, even though they both work full-time 12-hour-shift jobs, will stay busy attending craft fairs, making products, and tending plants and planning how many more to plant next year. A possible Christmas Open House at the Farm is in the works and news of it will be posted on their website at a later date.

Products made with the Harmony Lavender Farm label include a complete line of body care products, including lotions, moisturizers, lip balms, essential oils, neck wraps and bar soaps.

There are bandanas for dogs as lavender oil is a known flea and tick deterrent, as well as doggie shampoos. Sweet smelling candles, sachets and lavender bundles are popular.

Brides often order large amounts of dried lavender flower buds to throw, in lieu of rice, at the wedding. “It’s pretty and natural and does no harm to the environment,” Melinda noted.

The products are all handmade on the farm from the lavender harvested onsite with everything kept as natural as possible. The full line of products can be seen at Capers Emporium in New Harmony, and Posh on Main in Evansville, and Bullard’s Farm Market and Bakery in Fairfield, Illinois. They do no Internet mail orders at this time.

The next show for the farm products is set for July 20 at the Primitive Porch in Bedford, Indiana. They will also be at the New Harmony Kunstfest in September, the 4-H Craft Show, and the craft fair in October at Audubon State Park. Show dates will be posted on the website at harmonylavenderfarm.com.

It is apparent that Melinda enjoys her “hobby” that keeps her so busy and invites interested persons to contact her for a tour or talk. She can be reached at 812-270-1738 or email at melinda.allen23@yahoo com.

“We would like to thank all the wonderful lavender supporters so much that attended our first lavender U-Cut yesterday June 16.

We really had a lot of fun and a lot of great conversations. We hope you enjoy your fresh cut lavender bundles and products that you took home,” she wrote on Facebook.

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LITTLE GUY CAMP ROVER This View is factory-custom painted in Dark Spiral Grey wi with ith h chrome accents along with alloy wheels and the results are striking!

The interior features the Zinc color palette with high-gloss Marbella Cherry cabinetry. Additional options include cab window blinds, upgraded AC with heat pump, front cap with bed, powered skylight roof vent, deluxe sleep system, stylized wheels, and bedroom TV.

While simlar in size to the Max, the Camp Rover offers more simplified appointments that will appeal to younger buyers with small families and will also place it at a lower price point than the luxurious Max. Our units is finished in White with Red graphics and Maple interior.

Options on this unit include The front overhead bunk/cabinet combo, 100W solar panel, and the Rough Rider off-road package.

201 W. SECOND STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN 812-838-2248 • WWW.GERTONAUTOSALES.COM