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Keck-Gonnerman show highlights weekend in Posey By Trisha L. Lopez Plumes of deep black smoke filled the air as an antique engine-powered thresher chugged along on Friday afternoon, removing seeds from stalks and husks before the eyes of fans of the farm equipment of yesteryear attending the 31st annual Keck Gonnerman Tractor Show on Friday. The mid-afternoon heat neared 90 degrees, but the men working with the 116-year-old machine didn’t seem to mind. It was a beautiful afternoon and they were busy enjoying the generation-spanning hobby of antique farm equipment collecting. They were in their element at the three-day event which concluded Sunday afternoon. “Do you know how much labor it takes to run that?” David Morlock, president of the Keck Gonnerman Club asked. Dressed in bib overalls and a straw hat Andy Glines, a 15-year antique power enthusiast from Mount Vernon, climbed atop the engine and shut it down so he could share his story. “This is the easy part,” Glines said, noting that the golden stalks in question had been brought in for threshing. That wouldn’t have been the case when the engine was new in 1905. “They had to go out in the field and harvest the crop before it ever got this far.” Glines said he found his passion for collecting as a young 4-H member in Vanderburgh County. “There was an antique tractor display at

the Vanderburgh County Fair. I found myself hanging around the antique tractors all the time and I really, really loved the steam engines,” he said. Glines owns two engines… the one being used at the show on that sunny, early August afternoon to educate and entertain curious onlookers and a Keck Gonnerman-built engine that he is in the process of restoring. When asked how many tractors he owns, Glines had to pause. “Six or seven…” he said. “I had to stop and think about it.” His collection, like most involved in the pricey and labor-intensive pastime, is an everevolving thing. “The real clown show may be getting ready to happen when we go down there and try to run that hay press,” he said with a grin, referencing the machine that was designed to compact the hay into bales to make them easier to store for farmers nearly 100 years ago. “I bought that a year and a half ago and I think I’ve got it ready…” he said. “Almost maybe for sure not quite figured out, right?” Morlock interjected. “Exactly,” Glines replied. Morlock said the presser would take four people to operate in the height of its popularity. “It was a magnificent thing when they came out with these,” Morlock said. “Even though

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Randy and Tammy Hart of Washington brought their custom-made cart to check out the exhibits at the 31st Annual Keck Gonnerman Antique Machinery Association History Comes Alive event held this weekend at the Posey County Fairgrounds. Photo by Trisha L. Lopez

Local man faces myriad of felony charges following chase Sheriff Tom Latham said on August 6, 2021, Posey twice before he continued south on SR 69 and the WilCounty Sheriff’s Office was notified of an armed rob- liam Keck Bypass. Morris struck an Indiana State Pobery which had occurred in Evansville. lice vehicle, rammed another Indiana The suspect, 51-year-old Mario Morris State Police vehicle, and then struck of Mount Vernon, Indiana, was travelthe New Harmony Town Marshal’s ing west on SR 66 when he was spotted vehicle head on before he stopped into by deputies. Deputies initiated a traffic after driving into a ditch. Morris imstop at Griffin Road and SR 69 when mediately surrendered and was taken Morris began to flee. While traveling into custody with no resistance. south on SR 69, Morris was able to Morris faces the following chargavoid stop sticks at Old Plank Road and es: 3 counts of Attempted Murder continued south on SR 69. The IndiFelony, 1-count Battery with a Deadana State Police placed stop sticks near ly Weapon causing Injury Level 5, Goad Cemetery Road and SR 69, and Resisting Law Enforcement Level 6, Morris struck the stick. Morris continCriminal Recklessness with a Deadly Morris ued south on SR 69 to Springfield Road Weapon Level 6, and Attempted Batwhere a trooper and the New Harmony Town Marshal tery with a Deadly Weapon Level 5. had deployed two sets of stop sticks. Morris struck the Morris is in the Posey County jail with a $1 million sticks, and his tires began to deflate. Morris stopped bond.

Posey enters Covid red advisory By Lois Mittino Gray Donnie Martin, representing the Posey County Health Department, appeared before the Posey County Commissioners at their August 3, meeting to give a COVID report under department updates. “There are 74 new positive cases in the county this week, the highest since January. We will probably move from yellow into orange designation this week,” he speculated. (Actually, the next day, the state announced Posey County is at the red advisory level, the only one in the state to be so designated.) Martin said 98 percent of the COVID positives in Indiana are found in unvaccinated persons. Only two percent are ‘breakthrough cases’ in which vaccinated persons still get the virus. 80 percent of all cases are New Harmony Marshal Aaron Straub looks at his police cruiser af- infected with the rapidly-spreading Delta variant. “That ter it was struck by a vehicle being driven by Marion Morris of Mount number may be a little higher here in Posey County,” Vernon. The chase occurred on Saturday. Photo submitted he said. “All our new cases are the Delta variant. This

is six times more contagious. For example, if I have it, instead of just infecting one, I can probably give it to six people.” Martin said complete COVID testing is still done at the Deaconess Clinic on Fourth Street in Mount Vernon, but that has a fee, which most insurances will cover. The County Health Clinic administers free Rapid Tests. This test cannot identify if it is the Delta variant, but can tell if you have COVID or not in 15-20 minutes. “We prefer you call first to make an appointment, although you can drop in. Just pull into the parking lot and there are three of us who can administer the test, so someone is always there to walk out and do the test.” The Health Clinic is located at 100 Vista Drive in Mount Vernon and the phone number is 812-838-2053. “We do about 12-15 vaccinations a day at the clinic

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By Lois Gray Aaron Straub has been on the job as New Harmony Town Marshal for four-and-a-half years and already has been cited as a true “Hero in Action.” Posey County Sheriﬀ Tom Latham publicly commended Aaron and Deputy Tyler Ritzert after they helped save a drug overdosed man on the night of August 8, 2020. “I received a call that an overdosing man was located around the four mile point of I-64 at the Grifﬁn exit around 10:30 p.m. that Saturday night. When I arrived, there was a woman holding an unconscious and unresponsive male outside a truck. I did CPR and Deputy

Ritzert administered Narcan,” he recalled. After Stutz was revived, items used to ingest narcotics and suspected narcotics were found in the vehicle. “It is a good feeling of accomplishment knowing I saved someone’s life,” the 28-year-old law enforcement officer reflected. Although New Harmony is a quiet little town, Marshal Straub has many duties to perform in the full-time job. He makes a monthly work schedule which is approved by the Town Board. He primarily works evening shifts, but does shuffle his time schedule around to work some days and some midnights, too. He does get called in

quite often to work a situation when he is not on the schedule. “I mix it all up to keep people on their toes. That way I have no set pattern that people can learn to know when I am not here,” he explained. “Deputy Marshals help me out by ﬁlling in for me on days oﬀ.” He gave a shout out to his excellent part-time deputies: Andy Porath, Bill Denning, and Kyle Reidford As for his law enforcement duties, he can give tickets for offenses and does serve warrants. He strolls the streets to walk and talk and be seen as a presence. On evenings, he routinely checks doors of businesses to make sure they are securely locked. After hours, he

can be seen with his receipt book in hand collecting the $20 camping fee for the town’s Murphy Park. He serves as a member of the town Zoning Board and attends all Town Board meetings, too. “One of my favorite weekends is Kunstfest in September and it is coming up. It brings a lot of people to town. It is a busy weekend for me and I really enjoy it.” “We don’t have too many criminal issues in New Harmony. Sometimes we have inebriated people walking around town late at night, especially on weekends, from the many weddings in town. The ca-

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AUGUST 10, 2021 Robin Redmon Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Robin “Bobbie” Redmon’s memorial service had been delayed. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 2 p.m. at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street, Evansville, Ind., officiated by Rev. Mary Hurley with live streaming at www.facebook.com/FuneralStreamUSA. Visitation and food will follow. Please come and share your remembrances with her husband, Cleon; son, Zak; daughter, Erica; grandsons, Reed and Ryder; sisters, Hazelann, Peggy, Susan; and her extended family. Robin June “Bobbie” (Heal) Redmon of Boonville- And the Lord looked down and saw the trees and flowers in bloom and all the birds in song. He summoned his Archangel Gabriel and said Gabriel I am in need of someone to care for my flowers – to water my orchids in a special way – to feed my birds, and especially my hummers. I know of a beautiful soul that can do all of this and do it perfectly. So Gabriel donned his wings and away he flew down to earth and scooped up our precious Robin in his large arms and then gently transported her to the arms of our Lord God, and the Lord said Welcome home Robin, my dear and faithful servant. Your work on earth is done and you are now free of your pain and suffering, and with a big smile he lifted her up and said welcome to your heavenly home, and our sweet Robin entered into the Gates of Heaven on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 11:55 a.m. Robin was as beautiful in death as she was in real life. She still had her beautiful pink skin, with no wrinkles, and her pretty white hair. God gained an angel today. We grieve in our loss but so thankful we were able to be with her, knowing she is free of all pain and suffering. Fly away sweet Robin spread your wings, and watch over all of us. We love you with all our hearts and soul. She was born on August 3, 1950 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Robert Beeler Heal Jr. and Anna Marie (Carlton) she was raised in Wadesville, Ind., with three loving sisters. She attended North Posey High School and graduated in 1968. She attended data processing school in Evansville upon graduating on November 6, 1972 she started working at Evansville Water Department where she

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was supervisor of Data Processing, she retired in 2002. She is Co-owner of Fireside Galleries in Evansville, Ind., with her husband Cleon. She was united in marriage on March 7, 1997 to Wyman Cleon Redmon after a beautiful courtship of seven years. Robin enjoyed music, gardening (She raised beautiful Orchids), girl trips to Eleuthera, cruises, and of course her beautiful grandsons. She enjoyed many family gatherings especially Easter dinner. She was in charge of the deviled eggs and the cream cheese filled celery in Easter pastel colors. She was a beautiful person inside and out with a multitude of friends. She loved IU basketball and the Indianapolis Colts. She was so proud of her children, Zak and Erica. She and Cleon enjoyed beautiful times together over the past 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Beeler Heal Jr. and Anna Marie Heal, and by her fur baby, Lady. Robin is survived by her husband, Cleon of 23 years; one son, Zak Dorsey of Tamarac, Fla.; one daughter, Erica Dorsey (Matt Laherty) of Bloomington, Ind.; two grandsons, Reed and Ryder Dorsey; three sisters, Hazelann Hutchison (Larry) of Wadesville, Ind., Peggy Motz (Armand) of Poseyville, and Susan Crawford of Evansville; sisterin-law, Betty McCoy; stepdaughter, Jennifer Nunning (Jim); step granddaughter, Hadley Nunning; step grandson, Jack Nunning; stepson, Brett Redmon (Julie); step granddaughters, Loly-Ann, and Lilah Redmon; the father of her children Lamont Dorsey; many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly and a multitude of friends. In lieu of flowers, Robin’s wish was for each of you to give flowers to your loved one in memory of her. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

James Price Martin, 74, of Evansville, Indiana born to James Lowell and Mary Ellen (Price) Martin on September 12, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away Sunday August 1, 2021 at his residence. He graduated from North Posey High School in 1964. He served his country by joining the United States Navy in 1966, was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was employed at Bristol-Myers in Evansville for over 30 years. Jim enjoyed ﬁshing and classic movies. Surviving are his two children, Kathy LeBarron of Evansville and Korey Martin of Owensville along with ﬁve grandchildren: Kyle, Kiersten, Kayla, Dylan and Tyler. Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters: Mary Louise Kiesel and

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Linda Pearl Cowles. Private graveside services were held at Poseyville Cemetery in Poseyville, Indiana. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association at 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 or at www.heart.org. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

David Henry Schroeder David Henry Schroeder, 82, passed away August 4, 2021. He was born in Marrs Township in Indiana on April 15, 1939 to George and Martha (Boeke) Schroeder. Dave graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1957, before going on to serve in the Army Reserves. He retired from being a self-employed general contractor. Dave owned Dave Schroeder Construction and built many homes in Mount Vernon and surrounding areas. Dave was the former President of the Home Builders Association and won multiple awards from the Parade of Homes. He was a member of the American Legion Post 5, Moose Lodge, Elks Club, M Club, and enjoyed woodworking, being outdoors, watching sports, especially the Saint Louis Cardinals, and wintering in Florida. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Raymond and Robert Schroeder. Dave is survived by his wife of 22 years Sharon (Apka) Schroeder, daughter Kim (Tom) Paul, son Keith (Sherri) Schroeder, daughter Robin (Keith) Oeth, and son Rick (Andrea) Mileham. Dave was blessed with eight Grandchildren, Brock Sigler, Scott and Grace Schroeder, Haley (Nathaniel) Duckworth, Summer (Austin) Key, Taylor (El-

Ill., and Ruth (Wayne) McKenzie of Norris City, Ill.; one brother, Manuel (Pricilla) of Big Sandy, Tenn.; several neices and nephews. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Martin oﬃciating. Visitation was held from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Lone Oak Chapel Milner & Orr Funeral Home. Expression of sympathy may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements made by the Lone Oak Chapel Milner & Orr Funeral Home.

len) Mileham, Tabitha (Bart) Steen, and Addison Ditmer and four Great-grand kids, Greyson, Cameron, Mason, Harper. Brothers are Ervin (Elena) Schroeder of Houston, Texas, Norman (Sharon) Schroeder of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Reuben (Mary) Schroeder of Albany, Ga., and sisters Ruth Rueger of Mount Vernon, Ind., Marian Saalweachter of Wadesville, Ind., and Mildred Morrison of Evansville. Dave was also blessed with many nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon with Pastor Keith Oeth oﬃciating. Military rites will be performed by the Owen Dunn Post 5 American Legion. Visitation took place on Saturday from 4 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to Young Life of Posey County.

Wilson Elmer “Bud” Wells, 79, of Poseyville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home. Bud was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 24, 1941 to the late Jewel Maxine (Taylor) and Virgil Elmer Wells. He honorably served and retired from the United States Air Force. Bud was a longtime railroader and a devoted Christian man. Bud enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his family. Bud is survived by his son, Brock Wilson Wells (Trish) of Poseyville, Ind.; and his daughter, Lela Dawn Wells; a sister, Donna Phelps (Kenny) of McCutchanville; a brother, Ronnie Wells (Joyce) of Illinois; grandchildren, Natalie Faye Simon (Nicholas), Riley Cox and Brittni Wells; great

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Taylor, Peggy Dixon along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. We will miss her contagious laughter. She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother Lance Owen Dixon. Memorial services were held at Wadesville Christian Church On Saturday, August 7 at 1 p.m. She will be laid to rest at a future date in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock, Pa. To honor her memory contributions can be sent to Saint Jude’s Hospital, 501 Saint Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send ﬂowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dawn Diane Dixon please visit our Sympathy Store. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

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Donna Schenk Donna Schenk, age 75, of Paducah passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Southgate Nursing & Rehab Center in Metropolis, Ill. Donna was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church. She was a native of Mount Vernon, Ind., and retired from McCracken County Board of Education where she served as a secretary. Donna was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and just being a quiet reserved person. Survivors include one daughter, Kerry (David) Katzin of Chicago, Ill.; two granddaughters, Nicole Katzin and Jessica Katzin both of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Sharon Parks of Albion,

Dawn Diane Dixon, of Poseyville, went to meet her Savior on August 2, 2021. She was born August 18, 1952, in Meshoppen, Pa., to Kenneth G. and Janice (Smith) Dixon. Dawn grew up on the Dixon Farm in Brookside attending Tunkhannock High School and graduated from Lakeview High School in Chicago in 1970. She lived in Hawaii for a while and settled in southern California where she worked as a medical bill collector. Dawn enjoyed doing many crafts, crocheting, card making, scrapbooking, cooking, pen pals and writing short stories which started when she was very young. She was always the life of the party and enjoyed making people laugh. She found much joy in her granddaughter Alexis, treasuring every moment with her. She also taught Sunday School at the Wadesville Christian Church. Surviving are her three sons; Dennas Caldemeyer, Daryk Caldemeyer and Darren (Michelle) Caldemeyer: a granddaughter Alexis Caldemeyer: six siblings; Garth (Sukie) Dixon, Keith (Vicky) Dixon, Cathy (Warren) Rowe, Brenda (Ron) Belarmino, Dris (Gerald)

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Madeleine, I can’t believe that your so-called baby sister, Issabella, will be nine years old this week. I will always think of her as the beguiling little toddler that I took around with me for her early years. From even her babyhood, it was obvious that she wasn’t quite the same as one expects from most babies. I was always amazed at the things that she said, almost as soon as she developed the gift of speech. It wasn’t long before I was kiddingly accusing her of coming from another realm, to just visit earth and hopefully make it a better place. I always spoke to her in the same way that I could most adults, and I soon felt that she was taking care of me, instead of the other way around. I really missed her when it was time for her to attend allday school. August 6, 2012

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was a good day for all of tion of a few other things us, because that is when this week. Many other Faceshe arrived on this planet. book subscribers undoubtedly Yes, I know that most know about the photo books grandmothers feel that that they offer for each year. their granddaughters are spe- Some time back, I purchased cial, and, yes, the ones for Madeleine, 2016, 2017, I brag about and 2018. I you frequentrecently orly. dered the ones However, for 2019 and while you are 2020. accomplished, Basically, dependable, someone goes and many back and reother things, views all of your sister is the posted worldly in so photos that Issabella many ways. members put Because of my recent infir- on for that year. Unfortunatemities, I haven’t been around ly, they might not be the same Issabella all that much in past ones we would choose. Howmonths, and she seems like a ever, even knowing this, it is normal nine-year old. How- still a great thing to have. ever, I will never forget that When photos first became magical time I was able to digital, my husband was alspend with her a few years ways complaining about not ago. I just hope that I live having a “hard copy” to view. long enough to know her as an For generations, we have deadult. pended on sending off negaI wanted to make men- tives, and getting prints back.

Most of us got way behind in putting them into albums. I still have a huge tub of those, which may never get organized. Up until this past year, I took many photos, of every possible occasion. Facebook made it easy to make them available for other family members or friends to view. As you may know, I have also made it a habit to go back through old photo albums, and take a picture of a picture. Posting them to Facebook not only gives immediate viewing to folks, but they are then included in those printed out books. They may seem a little pricey, but considering what one gets for the money, they are a wonderful purchase. Since I

have been forced to be out of commission this year, there won’t be all that much to include, but I hope to make up for it in the last half of 2021. Many occasions have been cancelled, also, so I suppose I picked a good year to have this happen. There is kind of an unwritten rule about taking photos in a funeral home, but I was very tempted to record some of the older photos being shown about Sam Powers last week. It is nice that it is the custom to show those photos now. I believe that we all remember past occasions by looking at the accompanied pictures. We have all been horrified by being captured at some of our worst moments with extra pounds, bad hair, or strange

clothing. However, the camera only records the reality of what it sees, and perhaps that couples our memories with honesty. I am most likely at the worst I have ever looked, but I will allow photos to be taken. I was horrified when I recently looked back at the way I looked just a few years ago, compared to now. However, all things considered, I am just fortunate to be alive, despite my outer appearance. In the coming months, I hope to get some of the problems fixed, but I will never get back to looking like I did. I hope that both Issabella and I have a great year coming up. She will be conquering the third grade, and I will be getting back into the world.

NOTICE Eﬀective, August 4,2021 all Posey County Council on Aging Centers will be closed to the public due to high positivity Covid rates in our area. Transportation services and Homemaking services will resume as normal. Administrative oﬃces will be operating but closed to clients.

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Note: Articles in this issue will include: the 1921 Chautauqua in Mount Vernon, the Posey County Farmers’ Picnic, Sports at the Farmers’ Picnic, President Harding calls for disarmament and lots of rural news and personals. Chautauqua, N. Y., was a place - with a pretty lake where people came from all parts of the country in the summer months to improve their mind. Now, the Chautauqua has spread all over the continent like an “Outdoor University.” The 1921 Chautauqua The 1921 Chautauqua will open at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Central School campus for a five day’s meet, which will include one of the best programs ever presented. The large tent was erected Tuesday under the supervision of Edward Stallman, Chairman of the Grounds Committee. The work of placing the seats, electrical wiring, and finishing the erection of the stage was completed Wednesday. A stand will again be conducted by the Junior Ladies’ Aid Society of the First M.E. Church. The ladies will handle everything to be found in a first class stand and your patronage will be appreciated with a smile. The opening will feature Col. P.E. Holp, with a lecture on “The American Way,” followed by The Chimes of Normandy Company” at 4. This is the most famous of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operas. The songs are so tuneful that they are long remembered. There will be lectures and entertainment throughout the week - during the day and night. There will also be a magic and music show by

National and Local News 100 Years Ago News From The Western Star, August 10, 1921 - Mount Vernon the Dietrics. The children will all want to be in the front seats. The closing number on Thursday night will be one of the most patriotic features of the assembly. The pageant, “America, Yesterday, and Today,” will be presented under the direction of Miss Monetta Truxel, who will arrive in the city tonight. Miss Truxel will begin Friday afternoon rehearing the 200 or more local children who will take part in this historical pageant. A complete program of the week can be found in this issue of The Western Star. Farmers’ Federation Picnic Is Largely Attended - The Farmers’ Picnic held at the fairground Tuesday in New Harmony was largely attended, 2,216 being counted. Most events took place as advertised, a big basket dinner at noon was a feature. A continuous concert during the afternoon by the Delaware Band of Evansville was greatly enjoyed. C.A. Patterson, representing the Indiana Federation of Farmers, delivered an excellent address. Everett Templeton, County President, presided over the meeting. The Baseball Game And Other Sports - Bill Shrode started the game for Farmersville, while “Lefty” Meyerhoff was on the mound for Wadesville. The game was played very fast, with the final score Wadesville two, Farmersville zero. In the county track meet, individual honors were carried off by Lancewell McCarty, who finished first in the one-fourth mile and high jump, and finished second in the 100 yard and 50 yard dashes. The 50 yard dash was won by Guy Freeman. The 100 yard dash was won by Louis Baker. The

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running broadjump was won by Louis Baker with Alionel Allen and Robert Weir tying for second. The pole vault contest was won by Burnal Wade with Owen Huntsman coming in second. All left the Farmers’ event tired but with a promise to repeat the event next year. Important World News - President Harding calls for a Conference “of the world’s powers” on Disarmament. Japan accepts with Reservations. (Note: This is important for the future.) England and Ireland seek to end centuries of strife. The oil supply of the United States is in grave danger of exhaustion. The State Department wishes to move in and develop the rights to oil grants in foreign territories along with those in European nations. News Briefs And Personals - Births - Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dausmann, a son. Born, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Spivey, Monday night. A son, Louis Douglas, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Keck, Wednesday morning. A daughter was born to Rev. and Mrs. Frank Turner. Sick and Injured List - J.G. Hermann’s infected right hand is reported somewhat improved. Harley, the 15-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rowe, had his right wrist badly fractured Friday in cranking a Ford car. Jack Duckworth is reported ill at home. Trips To The City Edward Mann of Wadesville, transacted business in the city Saturday. Mrs. D.A. Curtis, Dorothy Lang, Mrs. John Curtis and daughter, Hazel, shopped in the city Monday. Sunday Visits - Fred Reinitz and family and Mr. and Mrs. Chares Reinitz and babe were Sunday afternoon guests of Henry Weiss and daughters. Will Cullman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weiss were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hargrove and family. New Auto - Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kercher are the proud owners of a new Ford roadster. Church Training - Miss Catherine Howard returned from Elmhurst College where she was sent by the trustees of the Trinity Church to take a course in Sunday School teaching. Mrs. Edna Gronemeier and Leona Weborn have returned from Santa Claus, Indiana where they attended the Methodist Camp meeting. Marriage Licenses - Herdis Miller and Alice Ratcliffe; Aubrey Robinson and Olivia Kuhn. News From Mount Vernon 125 Years Ago, August 10, 1896 - George Smith, five miles west of this city, lost a fine horse Tuesday from becoming overheated. The six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Templeton, in attempting to jump on Rowe’s dairy wagon Saturday, fell and broke his right arm. Uniontown Fair Winner - Mrs. William Rosenhauer of this city, last week was awarded at the Uniontown Fair, 21 first and 15 premiums on canned fruits, jellies, and needlework. Marriage Licenses Ernest Sandefur and Mamie Martin, Garlan Reeves and Mary Miles.

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Anniversary

National Night Out...

Poseyville Town Marshall Charles Carter celebrated his birthday at National Night Out held at the Cynthiana Park on Tuesday evening. The sign, which nearly everyone in attendance held for a photo, was to send greetings to Kent Hopf who could not attend this year due to health issues. Hopf, owner of JJ’s Restaurant in Cynthiana and North Posey graduate, is a beloved member of the Cynthiana and surrounding communities and well known by many people due to serving early breakfasts for area farmers and others who like to get up at the crack of dawn. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

John and Cheryl Whitmore

Hudson Shappell, 3, of Cynthiana had a hard decision to make as he picked a duck out of the tub at the Crane Credit Union station during National Night Out. The event, that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, took place at the park in Cynthiana on Tuesday evening. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

John (J.C.) Whitmore and Cheryl Dougan Whitmore celebrate 50 years of marriage on August 14, 2021. The couple married on August 14, 1971 at Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ in Wadesville by the Rev. Charles Jordan. They have been blessed with two children, Ryan (Laura) Whitmore of Chicago, Illinois and Sarah Meyer (Scott) of Wadesville. They are proud grandparents to four beautiful grandchildren.

County News, shared that Alexander Twigg article with Norman Shaw in Knoxville, Tennessee. Norman founded the Association of Sultana Descendants and Friends back in 1988. After reading the article Norman called the WMI and passed along some particulars about the Sultana and about the association. For example, he pointed out that Tennessee had seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy, yet Tennessee lost more men in the Sultana explosion than any other state except Ohio. The association’s web site is called www.thesultanaassociation.com. Feel free to visit that web site or come to the WMI and we will help you access it from here. The next association meeting will be in April 2022 in Springﬁeld, Illinois. Thank you, Norman, for continuing to honor those veterans who were aboard

the Sultana. Norman also asked for a copy of that photo of Alexander G. Twigg, for Gene Salecker. Gene wrote a book entitled “Disaster on the Mississippi” about the Sultana explosion and is working on updating it. Larry Moore was a star basketball player at New Harmony High School from 1955-1958. He joined the army, where he served with valor in Viet Nam. He has continued to do research, write articles, and participate in veterans activities. Thank you, Larry, for your service to this country! Upcoming at the WMI: • Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon

WMI’s Artifact Under Exam by Melora Adams Some weeks back this article discussed a carte-de-visite photograph of Alexander G. Twigg, a New Harmony man. He served in the Civil War and perished on April 27, 1865, on the Sultana steamboat when it exploded near Memphis, Tennessee. William Augustus Twigg, Alexander’s father, was a prominent judge and postmaster in New Harmony. Since his wife Virginia Dupalais had passed away just the previous year, William Augustus was doubly bereaved when the Sultana disaster killed Alexander. Larry Moore, who is from New Harmony and reads the Posey

Del McCoury Band to perform at Lincoln Amphitheatre Aug. 7 The Lincoln Amphitheatre will host the iconic Del McCoury Band - the most awarded band in the history of the bluegrass genre - on Saturday, August 7. Doors for the event will be at 5 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 5:30 p.m. for general admission tickets and The Price Sisters will open the evening at 6:30 p.m. with the Del McCoury Band’s performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. All times are central. The VIP ticket section is sold out, but there are a limited amount of general admission tickets still available for this special evening. Those tickets are $24.95 and can be purchased online at www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com, directly at bit.ly/DelMcCouryBandatLincoln, or by calling 812-937-2329. The evening is being presented by the Spencer County Community Foundation

and the Perry County Community Foundation. The Del McCoury Band has shown unprecedented stability, as well as garnering respect and admiration from the industry for its unmistakable work: nine IBMA “Entertainer of the Year” trophies; a membership in the legendary Grand Ole Opry; and two “Best Bluegrass Album” Grammy wins (not to mention reaching double digits in Grammy nominations). Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. The up and coming Price Sisters are no strangers to Lincoln City - they made their Lincoln City debut in 2018 opening for Marty Stuart. Full concessions, including beer and wine, will be available.

RiverDays, Legion offer Half Pot Drawing The RiverDays committee along with American Legion Post 5 announce the addition of a Half Pot Drawing. Cost is $5 per ticket or 3 for $10. Tickets available at the following locations: 3 Chicks Fudgery, United Fidelity, McKim’s IGA, Printcrafters, American Legion Post 5, or text 812483-2922. Drawing will be held during RiverDays. License #000082

Facebook page as she demonstrates how to make a colorful choker necklace. This event is for grades thee-ﬁve, and will be limited to those who register. The maximum number of signups for this craft is 15. August 18 at 10 a.m. - Fabric Arts: Fabric postcards Join Monica on our Facebook page as she shows you how to make fabric postcards. Kits will be ready for pick up two weeks in advance of the program. Registration is required. August 19 and 26 at 3:30 p.m. - Virtual Laughs and Crafts - Join us on our Facebook page another virtual Laughs and Crafts program. We will read a story, sing songs, enjoy fun activities, and learn about a fun take-it-andmake-it craft kit. August 25 at 10 a.m. - Take and Make Adult Craft: Tea lights, flowers and a wreath-

VIRTUAL - No, we’re not being cryptic. We will take tea light holders, some fake succulents and a wreath frame to make a unique table decoration. Most supplies provided. We do not recommend using real tea candles. Use battery operated tea lights for safety reasons. Kits will be ready for pick up two weeks in advance of the program. Registration required. August 25 at 6 p.m. - Dungeons and Dragons - Join us in our meeting room for a game of Dungeons and Dragons. Bring character sheets and dice if you have them! For those in Grades six to 12. Registration is open. Note: To register for any of our free adult, teen or children project kits, go to the event calendar on our website at alexandrianpl.org then click on the day of the event or call the library at 812-838-3286. You can also visit the Information Desk.

Sat., Sept. 18, 6 p.m., Mount Vernon Conservation Club cookout/potluck. Burgers will be provided, please bring a side dish and your own drinks. We will have half pot, games, corn hole, music, and a lot of fun. No invitations are being mailed, please spread the word, see our Class Facebook page for more details. Questions contactMichelle Tyler 812-781-1835 or Shannan (Neidig) DeForrest 812-604-0635.

Regional Sewer District to meet The board of the Posey County Regional Sewer District will meet on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. For questions, contact the Health Department, 812-838-1328.

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

Saint Paul’s UCC Rummage Sale Saint Wendel Whiffleball tourney set

APL News August 4 at 10 a.m. - Ornament of the Month Club: Bauble Ornament - Join Monica as she shows you how to make a sweet bauble ornament. Register for your project kit now. August 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10 a.m. - Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshops - This free series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. We will be meeting in the Ohio/Wabash room for the ﬁrst workshop. Masks are required. If you have questions call Stan Campbell at 812-838-3286. Must provide your own art supplies for this program. August 5 at 2 p.m. - Messy S.T.E.A.M! - Join us to do several fun and messy science experiments outside on the library’s grounds. This program is for kids going into Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. Registration is required. August 10 at 3:30 p.m. Teen Anime Club - Join us to watch anime, discuss manga and titles to order for the library, have snacks, and just hang out with other otakus. The club always looking for new members. Stop on by, there is no registration. August 10 at 6:30 p.m. Novels at Night: The Push by Ashley Audrain - Join us for a discussion of The Push by Ashley Audrain (location to be determined). Masks recommended. August 16, 23, and 30 at 10 a.m. - Virtual Story Time - Join us on our Facebook page for a virtual story time. You will also receive information on a take-it-and-make-it craft kit. August 17 at 10 a.m. Delicious Demos: Frozen Custard - Join Marriah for a virtual demonstration on how to make Frozen Custard! For similar recipes, check out our A to Z Food America and A to Z World Food databases on our website. August 17 at 3 p.m. - Choker Necklace Craft with Miss Janis - Join Miss Janis on our

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The Annual Saint Wendel Whiﬄe Ball Tournament will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Saint Wendel Athletic Club ball diamond, $75/team. For more information, contact Jake Will at 812-781-8454.

Benefit meal scheduled for Robinson Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church, 2800 Saint Phillips Road, is having a benefit for Martha Robinson (Pastor Eric’s wife) who has ALS on August 21, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, salad and dessert. This meal is by donation only and all money collected will be given to her.

MV Class of ‘89 to celebrate birthdays The MVHS class of ’89 will be celebrating their 50th birthday with two parties. Fri., Sept. 17, 5 p.m., tailgate party before Football Homecoming (game starts 6:30 p.m.). We have an area in the grass to the North of the entrance for our class, bring your lawn chair, we will have music, and corn hole. Food can be purchased from food booths that will be onsite for school fundraising.

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

American Legion Post 5 203 Walnut Street, Mount Vernon, is now serving daily lunch specials. Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Salad Bar available 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner Monday thru Thursday 5:30 - 8 p.m. Dinner Friday 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., watch for Friday dinner special. Dine in or Carry out, public welcome.

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

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

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Zoom back on Council radar By Lois Mittino Gray Even though there were two city meetings in one night on July 28, they were both very uneventful and devoid of high priority agenda items. Both were over in fourteen minutes, almost breaking the record of twelve minutes for the two together. This was mainly due to the physical absence of Mount Vernon Mayor Bill Curtis, who was not able to attend in person, and tried to make do via a poor Zoom connection. Councilman Jillian Brothers also was not in attendance. Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray updated the Mount Vernon Common Council on the large opening at the intersection of Sixth and Harriet streets, near the baseball field and the high school. He reported there was a fourfoot void in a pipe under the pavement. His crews located the problem in the gaping hole and repaired it with a gravel cover. “It will be filled in by the end of the week. I normally do not pave the repair over for a while to allow the dig to settle. I will do whatever you think though, since school will be starting soon,” he emphasized. Councilman David Dodd asked if it is normally beat down and allowed to settle first to which Gray responded in the affirmative. Councilman Andy Hoehn asked when the high school starts back. Gray replied in a couple of weeks and Attorney Beth Higgins added the actual date, August 10. Hoehn asked that it be repaved before school starts as that is not a good location to leave just gravel and Curtis agreed. Gray stated he will pave over the gravel at the busy intersection in time for the start of school. “We will more than likely need to revisit that in the spring,” he pointed out to councilors.

Pictured, left to right: Family Matters board member Father Allen Rutherford, Mount Vernon Mayor Bill Curtis, Family Matters Executive Director Beth Russell, and Family Matters board member Shelley Hargrove.

Birthdays August 10 - Don Alsop, George Peterson, Karen Boyle, Susan Stark, Anthony Evans, Alex Austin, Adalynn Racine, Sandy Morris, Ann Nussel, Marilyn Deig, Rosie Newmann August 11 - Kay Marie Cox, Nanna Hart Baum, Don Rutledge, Tamara Cunningham, Beverly Schnarr, Anna Key, Gary Ragsdale, Donnie Ricketts, Sharen Blanton, Jerry Jones August 12 - Joe Morris, Joseph J. Wilson, Rebecca Lewis-Conen, Stephanie Eaton, Susan Tucker, Jay

Lauf, Josiah Quirk, Sadonna Wilson, Ashli Ryan August 13 - Milette Fox, Tammy Mello, Tom Forrester, George Slagle, John Martin, Donald R. Williams, Martha Horton, Lule Mercer, Jena Wade, Dorothy Duckworth, Mary Johnson, Jean Cummings, Mary Ruﬀ August 14 - Gary Watson, Jacob Oﬀerman, Judy McCarty, Zane Walker Williams, Martha Alldredge, Betty Englebright, Joyce Jones, Linda Dossett, Martha Alldredge

August 15 - Zachary Conyers, Katie Scaraﬁa, Ron Tucker, Alex Watson, Bruce Breeze, Carlton Dodge, Katie Alsop, Allister Denning August 16 - Norma Jean Uhde, Greg Renshaw, Betty Huck Armstrong, Linda Sue Alsop, Pam Moutray, Alta Fay Goldman, Ed Robison, Betty Wilson, Terry Bryant 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

Another ‘big fix’ completed this summer was the repair of the storm sewer on Tanglewood in Country Club estates. Hoehn, Third District representative, where the site is located, stated he would like to commend TMI Contractors and Street Commissioner Max Dieterle on the sewer repair, which involved a tricky bend to add to the pipe. “It looks really, really good. It was a good fix, the yard looks good, and it is a practical asset,” he told the others. Curtis added the homeowner on whose property the overflow occurred is also pleased. Under Legals, Hoehn moved to table the resolution concerning additions and removals of equipment from city parks. It was seconded by Councilman Rusty Levings and the motion carried unanimously. There was no additional information given out on the status of the proposed golf cart ordinance, fireworks ordinance changes, or the fate of Jager, the dog discussed at prior meetings. Curtis stated that being on his end of a Zoom meeting was “terrible. We can’t expect folks that might want to join a meeting to have any better of an experience. We need to move forward with different equipment to make Zoom a better experience,” he observed. Hoehn asked if the Board of Works meeting the next day will be via Zoom? Curtis replied he will be participating that way, but will not be voting. Higgins added if Board members Dodd and Hoehn are present in person no Zoom link will need to be provided, as there is not 48 hours’ notice. They will be sent the Zoom link. At the Mount Vernon Water Utility Board meeting held right before Common Council, meeting minutes and claims were approved. Gray had no report and Higgins had no Legals so it wrapped up quickly.

Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham presented an award to Patti Wilson at the National Night Out in appreciation for her hard work and dedication to the past 10 Sheriff’s Night Out events. This years event was Tuesday, August 3 and, once again, held at the park in Cynthiana. “Patti has put in countless hours and has truly been the backbone to the event. She is a very passionate person who loves her community, and this dedication is just a glimpse of what she has to offer within her community,” Latham shared. “To simply put it she’s a great person.” National Night Out, held annually in August, is a communitybuilding campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Photo submitted

2021 PC Christmas Assistance Program Applications Now Available This program is open to Posey County residents only. Children, infant to age 18 (must be in high school), are eligible for the program. Applications are available at Family Matters, County Trustee’s Offices, and many area churches. All completed applications must be returned to the Trustee’s office, or Trinity United Church of Christ at 505 Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 13 by Noon. Eligible families with children will be notified by mail by early December when and where to pick up the gifts for their children.

Sermon of the Week - Today I Hugged Jesus By: Terry Atchison Back in 1965, when I was fifteen-anda-half years old, I broke my left arm. I was very upset, because I had just received my learner’s permit and would be commencing Drivers Education at my high school...not. Well, at the hospital, while the doctor scanned the x-rays, the nurses had me lying on a table in the emergency room. The doctor came in, confirmed that I suffered a “green stick fracture” and that it was time for me to go to sleep while he set my arm and put on a cast. One of the nurses put a breathing mask over my

face and told me to breathe deeply. When I breathed in the chloroform, I felt that I was smothering. I was kicking with my feet and ﬂailing my arms, all the while trying to tell them that I couldn’t breathe. The last thing that I remember was the doctor’s watch face passing before my eyes. I was then sliding along a big transparent tube in space. Stars shown all around me, above me, below me, to my sides. It was incredible. It only lasted a few minutes until I arrived at the end of the tunnel. I was about to slide out into starry space, when out of no-

where appeared two giant watch faces. One on my left and the other on my right. Their numbers and markings glowed in the dark while the two giant watch faces turned in circles towards each other. Mesmerized, I watched them getting closer and closer until BOOM. They collided. “He’s waking up.” I heard someone say. Yep. I woke up on the table, my left arm in a plaster cast. And that was the end of that. So now, today, a little over fifty-five years later, I found myself grilling hamburgers on my grill. Such a beautiful day it was too. Birds singing, dogs lying in the shade, a nice cool breeze keeping me cool. I reached out to flip a burger and a sharp pain hit my chest. There I was, looking down on the old guy lying in the grass next to the grill. I noticed that I hadn’t dropped the spatula. It was still in my grip. Kudos for that, I guess. Spellbound, I continued to watch the scene below me. I did not feel any pain, didn’t hear any kind of noise, didn’t have any thoughts. The moment was the moment, nothing but presence in emptiness. When I raised my head and started looking around, my vision was three-hundred-sixty degrees in all directions. All I could see, besides the scene below me was gray, almost like a fog, but there was no substance. No water particles. Then, off in the distance, somewhere, I heard singing. Moving along, without walking was a new thing for me too. My being just kept advancing towards my goal without having to make any physical effort at all. I heard my name, “Terry. Come over here please.” Are you ready folks? And here was “the light.” It was more of a very bright glow. When I entered it, I was in the most beautiful city that I could have ever imagined. Jewels adorned buildings that were shiny and trans-

parent. Gold covered the roads and pathways. There were people that I knew and people that I didn’t know, but I felt them as family, all singing gospel songs that we sang back on earth. The sound was wonderful because every voice was perfect. Amazing. “Over here, Terry.” I looked towards the voice and there sat Jesus. He sat on an alabaster bench, surrounded by children, and to every side, multitudes of saints, robed in white were singing His praises. His face was peace and love. No other description could be better. Jesus smiled as he called to me. He stood, hugged me, then whispered in my ear. “I wanted you to witness truth. Now you must return and preach to all who will listen, what truth is about.” BOOM. Yeah, another BOOM. “He’s back.” And so I was, thanks to a handy dandy defibrillator. The two EMTs were smiling as I was thinking, “NO.” I really would have preferred staying with Jesus, but then I remembered what He and told me. The ambulance arrived at the hospital and the doctors confirmed that I had suffered a heart attack. I knew that. The first two paragraphs of this story are true events that happened to me. The rest is just imagination and truth from the Bible. Our passage from our bodies to our heavenly home will happen one way or another, regardless. We can only imagine the process: bright lights, tunnels, family members greeting us, floating up, being pulled in one direction or another, or maybe just an instant snap, and we will be there. It’s all good to me. But the truth part is that once we pass, we will see Jesus and our eternal resting place. We can all try to imagine how wonderful heaven will be and how we will feel meeting Jesus. Just read your Bibles, people, and you will KNOW. AMEN.

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Heath Ashley to serve six years Heath Edward Ashley, of Evansville, will creased the possible penalties for Ashley based serve prison time after being convicted of pos- on him having at least three (3) prior unrelated session of methamphetamine, as well as being felony convictions. After pleading guilty to possession of the a habitual offender. methamphetamine, Ashley disputOn the afternoon of Thursday, ed his classification as a habitual August 5, Ashley, age 48, apoffender. After a presentation of peared in the Posey Circuit Court evidence by Posey County Chief where he was sentenced by Judge Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Craig Goedde to six (6) years in Georgianne Mastison, the Court prison. found Ashley to be a Habitual OfAshley was sentenced without fender after it was determined he the benefit of a plea agreement had prior convictions for Domestic from prosecutors. As such, AshBattery on a Person less than 14 ley’s possible range of penalties Ashley Years Old in 2020, Domestic Batat sentencing were from two and tery and Unlawful Possession of a one-half (2½) years to eight and Serving hotdogs with all the ﬁxings and ice cream at the MVCC-Black’s Chapel Ice Syringe in 2016, Invasion of Privacy in 2011, one-half (8½) years in prison. As part of his guilty plea, Ashley admitted to Domestic Battery in 2008, Domestic Battery in Cream Social on Saturday are front row left to right Malinda Hudson, Connie Angel, possessing methamphetamine in Posey County 2006, and Domestic Battery in 2004. and Cindy Motz. Second row left to right Nancy Hasting, Dennis Angel, Susie Mayes, At sentencing, evidence was presented that Pastor John Motz, and Bill Woolsey. Photo by Sally Denning on March 8, 2021. Police records show that deputies with the Ashley had eleven (11) prior felony convicPosey County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tions and twenty-three (23) prior misdemeanor call on March 8, 2021 in reference to medical convictions. “I’m grateful Ashley was held accountsituation. During the course of the investigation, law enforcement discovered that Ashley able. He is a habitual criminal with multiple had an active warrant for his arrest out of Van- felony and misdemeanor convictions involving At left, Jeri Ziliak, Marderburgh County. Ashley was arrested without drugs and violence,” commented Prosecutor garet Shaﬀer, Deb Schmitt incident. A search of Ashley’s person found Clowers. “The investigation led by the Posey and Marilyn Marshall him to be in possession of methamphetamine. County Sheriff’s Office allowed my office agworked the free Nachos Ashley was transported to the Posey County gressively prosecute this case. I’m thankful for station during the National the dedicated work of Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jail. Night Out in Cynthiana on After his arrest, Posey County Prosecutor Georgianne Mastison. We will continue to seek Tuesday evening. Photo by Thomas Clowers elected to file the habitual of- to hold repeat offenders in our community to a fender enhancement against Ashley, which in- higher level of accountability.” Theresa Bratcher

PCCF now accepting applications for 2022 Lilly Scholarship Program The 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Posey County through the Posey County Community Foundation. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 143 scholarships statewide and one scholarship in Posey County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year. The special allocation may cover the costs for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or

university. The program, administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and locally in Posey County through the Posey County Community Foundation, is open to all Indiana residents who: • graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2022 and receive their diploma no later than June 30, 2022; • intend to pursue a fulltime baccalaureate course of study at an eligible college or university in Indiana; and • meet the criteria specific to their local community foundation. Students can learn more about the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

in Posey County and apply for this scholarship by visiting https://www.communityfoundationalliance. org/scholarships/lilly-endowment-community-scholarship-posey. Applications must be completed and submitted by Thursday, September 2, 2021, before midnight, to be considered. Applications will be evaluated on, but not limited to, the following criteria: GPA, curriculum, community service and volunteer activities, essay, personal statement/ unusual circumstances, work experience, honors and awards, school activities, financial need or special hardships, and interview. Three finalists will be nominated by the Posey County Com-

munity Foundation, and their names will be submitted to ICI for final selection of the recipients. Scholarship recipients will be notified in December. Lilly Endowment created LECSP for the 1997-1998 school year and has supported the program every year since with tuition grants totaling more than $424 mil-

lion. Nearly 5,000 Indiana students have received Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships since the program’s inception. The primary purposes of LECSP are: 1) to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana; 2) to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play

in their communities; and 3) to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state.

WADESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE & FUNDRAISER August 28th 3pm-7 pm

Class Reunions Mount Vernon Class Of 1968 The Class of ‘68, Mount Vernon, Ind., will be hosting our First Annual Meet and Greet. It will be held October 16, 2021, 6-11 p.m. at the American Legion, 203 Walnut. There will be a cash bar. Kitchen will be open until 8:30 p.m. for anyone wanting to order food. No invites will be mailed so please spread the word. All MV Alumni are welcome. Stay healthy, stay safe and hope to see you on October 16!

North Posey Class of 1975 The NP Class of 1975 will hold the 46th Class Reunion Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Hornville Tavern, 2607 Baseline Road, Evansville, Ind. 5:30 p.m. Social Hour; 6:30 p.m. Dinner. Contact on Facebook: Cindy Kemmerling, Donna Nix, or Eda Jung.

Hawg n’ Sauce Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Dessert & Drinks Kids menu: Hotdog, Chips, Dessert & Drink Donation Price- Adults: $10

Kids ages 3-12: $5

Mount Vernon Class Of 1970 The Mount Vernon High School Class of 1970 is preparing for the next class reunion. Unfortunately we have lost contact with classmates and hope someone from the community can give us information on their location: Marlena Kaye Church, Terry L.Cox, Roger A. Cross, William Ford, Raymond C. Goodman, Gary Morris Graddy, Dennis L. Gross, Michael J. Levenduski, Ralph D. Lutz, Michael Roger McNeil, Anthony H. Morrow ,Kathy S. Moyer Moll, Richard L. Reed, John L. Ricketts, Harry L. Robinson, Richard Carl Rodgers, Roger L. Saltzman, Debra Jean Scott, Mary J. Shockley Nobles, Rosanna M. Stewart Russ, Jacqueline Annett Sutton Bond, Gregg Ward and Maurice Sonny Wood. If you have any information that can help us, please contact: Linda Deig at linda.isu@twc.com or call 812-459-6754.

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Mount Vernon Class Of 1981 The Mount Vernon High School Class of 1981s 40th class reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Hawg ‘N Sauce in Mount Vernon from 7 until 11 p.m. The bar and grill is located at 6580 Leonard Road. There will be a cash bar and you may order oﬀ the menu at your own expense. Donations will go to the building of the Mount Vernon High School All-Weather Building. An optional tour of the high school will be head at 4 p.m. RSVPs are requested but not mandatory on Facebook #Class of 1981 by August 28. Photography will be done by Jordan Werry Photography.

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AUTUMNFEST PARADE THEME: NOTALL HEROES WEAR CAPES The 2021 Poseyville Autumnfest is coming up fast, Sept. 25 and 26. The club members are working hard to make this year’s Autumnfest better and a fun time for everyone. The parade will be held on Sept. 26. Entrants must be checked in by 2:30 p.m., and the parade will start promptly at 3 p.m. The parade entry form is below.

Poseyville Autumnfest Parade 2021 Entry Parade Theme

NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 Line up will Begin at 1:30 p.m. Pick up your entry number from the information booth (Endicott & Pine Streets) Entrants will be assigned a line-up number and will be given directions at the information booth to their line-up location. Entrant locations will not be changed at the line-up booth. The parade will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. Entrants must be checked in by 2:30 p.m. so their information can be given to the parade announcer on time. Please return the completed entry form by Sept 16, 2021 to: Poseyville Kiwanis Club 10110 John Will Rd. Wadesville, IN. 47638 poseyvillekiwanis@hotmail.com Forms can also be downloaded from: www.poseyvillekiwanis.org Contact: Jim Reynolds: 812.453.9367 Forms may also be picked up at the: Poseyville Town Hall First Bank, Poseyville, IN

Entry Name: __________________________________ Contact Person; __________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________ Email Address: _____________________________________ Type of entry (circle one): Performance/Dance Marching/Walking Group/Business/Personal Antique Equipment Antique Vehicle Special needs: ____________________________________________________________ Information for announcer to read: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Wolfgang’s Dixie Jazz Band, taken on Saturday, August 7 at Harmonie State Park’s Campground Pavilion. The band will be playing again this Saturday August 14 from 7 until 9 p.m. at Harmonie State Park.. Pictured left to right are, in front, Rachel Price, Twyala Carner, Dennis Noon, Marijon Fletchel, Lonna Berridge, and Michelle Forche. In back are William Brettschneider, Robin Price, Tim Cotner, Julie Cotner, David King, Larry Davis, Mitchell Reynolds, Anthony Sizemore, Johnathon Williams, Daniel Wheelock, Lisa Sizemore, and Paula Gooden. Photo submitted

Harmonie River Race is set for August 14

Above, Jason and Waylon Dewig work on taking chicken dinner orders at the Saint Philip Social on Saturday while at left, Megan Weinzapfel takes another order during the Saint Philip Social, held as a drive-through this year. The fried chicken was a big hit again this year. Photos by Dave Pearce

Date/Start Time: August 14. Start time will be 7:30 a.m. (Central Time) Race: There will be two options for this event: A bib timed 5K event with awards and also a non-timed fun run/walk and both start at 7:30 a.m. Only those who are in the oﬃcially timed event will receive a race bib. Location: Murphy Park in New Harmony, Ind., (1014 Main Street, New Harmony, Ind.) Parking will be located directly behind Murphy Park at the old New Harmony High School. Course: The out and back course will be approximatley 3.1 miles. It will begin and end in Murphy Park. Approximately one mile of the course will be on gravel that runs along the Wabash River. Cost: $25: Online Reg will close on August 10 at 8 pm. Guaranteed shirt deadline will be August 7. After this date no extras will be or-

dered. Race Day Check-in/Late Reg: Murphy Park 6:15-7:15 a.m. 5K Race Awards: Top Male and Female. Top 2 Male and Female for 14 and Under; 1519; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+ Timing: Bib timing provided by Rise Up & Run. If the ﬁeld is below 50, manual timing may be used. Weather: The race will go on rain or shine. Entry will be non-refundable if you personally can't attend or something happens out of the hands of the race organizers. Race announcements will be posted on the Race Facebook Event, Tri-State Fitness Facebook Page, and Tri-State Fitness Facebook Group Tri-State Fitness Facebook Page, and Tri-State Fitness Facebook Group Proceeds: All proceeds go to the North Posey Relay for Life.

EPO kicks off 87th season with Gala The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off its 87th season on Saturday, August 28 with “Rhapsody in Blue” gala at the Tropicana Riverfront Event Center, located at 421 NW Riverside Drive, beginning at 6 p.m. Event Sponsor is Kenny Kent Lexus and Raffle Sponsor is Diamond Galleria. The event begins with a champagne and hors d’oeuvres welcome followed by a Twenties-themed dinner catered by Michelle Horty and her Tropicana staff. Local bands will be performing throughout the evening, including After Hours, Tom

Drury on piano, and Monte Skelton, bringing instrumental music during the social hour, dinner, and evening dancing. In addition to enjoying the culinary and musical delights of the evening, guests have the opportunity to bid on several live and silent auction items through “One Cause” online bidding, including a 2021 Holiday Party for 30 guests hosted by Jef and Neal Franklin and Mark and Shelah Powers, “Wine with Wags” wine tasting at the home of Dr. Lee and Kirsten Wagmeister, Bonefish Grill Excursion for

eight, Local Architectural Landmark Painting by Cedric Hustace, a private performance by the Eykamp String Quartet, gift baskets, homemade jams, bread, cakes, and pies, framed Michael Godard print, wagon full of a variety of red and white wine, galvanized tub full of liquor and spirits, gift certificates, and more. A Fund-ANeed auction will also take place to help raise funds to co-sponsor one of the 2021 – 2022 EPO concerts. A raffle drawing for an 18k white gold, diamond and green agate pendant, ring and earring set valued at $9,547

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will take place during the evening. Purchase one ticket for $75 or two tickets for $100. Period dress and blacktie attire are optional. The cost of this annual event is $125 per individual and table sponsorships are available. Gala attendees must be 21 years or older. Reservations are required and must be received by 5 p.m., Monday, August 16. For more information, visit www.evansvillephilharmonic.org or contact Chris Harp 812-4255050, Ext 311. About the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra: Under the leadership of Music Director Roger Kalia, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra has become the largest non-profit performing arts institution in the TriState area with a commitment to artistic excellence, diverse and creative programming inside and outside its historic Victory Theatre home, its engagement with communities throughout the state of Indiana and its ambitious approaches to music education, performance, and collaboration. In the decades since its founding in 1934, the EPO has presented a range of classical, pops, family, diversity, and holiday programming to thousands of people each year.

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Habitat for Humanity - Posey County Community Foundation Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact Amy Smith, Posey County Community Foundation Regional Director of DeNPHS Viking Vault – MSD of North Posey Superintendent Michael velopment Rachel Purviance, Posey County Community Foundation Advisory Board President Tony Galvin, Posey County Community Foundation Advisory Board President Noelle, Saint Francis of Xavier Catholic Church Deacon Mark McDonald, Habitat for Humanity ExTony Noelle, Posey County Community Foundation Regional Director of ecutive Director Beth Folz, Habitat for Humanity Director of Development Holly Edmond, Habitat for Community Engagement and Impact Amy Smith. Photo submitted Humanity North Posey Committee Member and Volunteer John Schmitt. Photo submitted

‘Straub’ continued from Page A1 rousers are usually within walking distance from their overnight hotel, so I make sure they make it there safely and without as much noise,” he said with a smile. Aaron, a Mount Vernon native, is a Wildcat member of the Class of 2011 at MVHS. He attended the University of Southern Indiana for three years after graduation, but did not complete the whole term of study. “I will eventually go back and ﬁnish my degree in Sociology. I stopped when I took this job,” he recalled. Prior to the marshal job, he did maintenance work for WSI and then moved on

to be a Breakdown Coordinator for ITS, its companion company. “I made sure any trucks that broke down along the road all over the country were given help.” Aaron is allowed to take his Town Marshal car home, as he might need to respond to a call from the Sheriff or another agency. He lives in Mount Vernon with Becca, his wife of four years, who is a case manager at the Department of Child Services. In his off time, Aaron Straub enjoys golfing with a group of four guys, and likes boating on the Ohio River having fun wakeboarding and surfing. He likes

to spend ‘special days’ with his wife as they are “both so busy, we just like getting some time together.” Travel consists mainly of annual family visits to South Carolina or Florida. He also likes to ride around in his Jeep with Pete, his golden retriever. “He’s awesome. He’s our everything right now,” he enthused. If you have a question for the Town Marshal, you can stop by his oﬃce at the Clint Beste talks with H&M Farm Toys owner Les Horst at Town Hall at 520 Church Street, go to the his display set up inside the Community Center at the Posey town Facebook page, or call at 812-682County Fairgrounds on Friday afternoon as a part of the 31st 4846. Annual Keck Gonnerman Antique Machinery Association “I do love this job.” History Comes Alive event. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

‘COVID’ continued from Page A1 by appointment. The Poseyville Clinic is not operating now due to low turnout,” he reported. Commissioner Randy Thornburg said he was a proponent of free choice in refusing a vaccination, citing a study in Israel where 90 percent of the COVID cases there were vaccinated persons. Posey County Recorder Mary Rhoades responded angrily from the audience, “Let’s talk about what’s going on in Posey County, not Israel. Vaccinations are keeping people from dying and being on ventilators. Look at those numbers.” Thornburg agreed it does keep persons off the ventilator. In other Commissioner action: • The commissioners passed the ordinance on participating in meetings via electronic means on second reading. The vote was the same as that of the first reading at the last meeting. Commissioners Collins and Schmitz voted aye, and Thornburg voted nay, so the motion passed to allow electronic participation and voting for Commissioners.

• Only one bid was received for services to act as a liaison and oversee the Broadband Project installation between the contractors doing the work and the County Commissioners. The bid was from Morley and Associates for $145,000 over the 18 month work period. A motion passed to take the lone bid under advisement for the attorney to check out. Jeramy Elrod attended the meeting as the Morley representative. • County Assessor Nancy Hoehn was given approval to start the bid process for a company to help her office analyze the assessment numbers. “Every four years this comes up. We assess 25 percent of the properties every year, so in four years we get 100 percent finished,” she explained. “It’s time to advertise for bids for companies who do this.” She used the Tyler Technology Company this past four years. “We occasionally get two bids or more. I want to get personal attention, not just a firm working remotely. We want them present here. We do all the field work onsite and the data entry in my office,” she said. She

was given permission to advertise in the Posey County News and on Gateway. • Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham requested permission to enter into a contract with midAmerica Health Inc., for traveling dental services to save money. The firm will charge $2,200 per visit and do up to 20 inmates in one group. County Attorney Joe Harrison summed up the request succinctly by stating, “So you want to group all inmates into one visit to get more bang for your buck.” The Sheriff nodded his head in agreement. Latham said in cases of emergency, such as extreme pain, he would still take an inmate into a dentist right away. Otherwise, it is safer and easier to set up the mobile dental clinic on the premises because they will not have to transport inmates anywhere. “If you approve, I may only have to use this service three times a year,” he speculated. “They should be able to get everyone done in one day.” He commented that many of the inmates have pre-existing tooth issues from

drug use, often called ‘Meth Mouth.’ The Commissioners unanimously gave Sheriff Latham permission to enter the contract, after attorney Harrison said he looked it over and it is a good contract. • Latham gave his inmate report as 19 Department of Corrections, 31 Vanderburgh County, and 79 Posey County inmates, making a total of 129 inmates. He invited everyone to participate in the National Night Out in Cynthiana that night at 6 p.m. • The Commissioners voted to allow the high school marching band to use the County Court House parking lot for their Color Run on Saturday, September 11 from 7 to 10 a.m. as part of the River Days Festival. • Commissioner Carl Schmitz announced that the Posey County Relay for Life will be held Saturday, August 21 in Murphy Park in New Harmony. “There will be ice cream and other good things and we hope to make as much money as we can,” he promised.

‘Keck-Goinerman’, continued from Page A1 they were labor intensive.” Ralph and Tammy Hart of Washington drove by the demonstration in a homemade, green cart with a miniature John Deere green tractor attached to the front letting everyone they encountered throughout their visit to the Posey County Fairgrounds know their brand loyalty. “If you cut me, I’ll bleed green,” former John Deere dealership employee Ralph Hart said. It was the Harts’ first visit to the Keck Gonnerman show, which showcased 213 tractors, 20 implements, two steam engines, three threshers, two dozers, one piece of construction equipment, six mini trucks, two horses, 37 gas engines and a Keck Gonnerman saw mill last weekend. Morlock said the show typically attracts around 200 guests each day.. The couple met a Keck Gonnerman member at another show earlier in the summer and decided to give the Posey County event a try. “It’s nice,” Ralph Hart said. “I like it.” Tammy Hart was impressed by the amount of room available at the fairgrounds. “I think it’s amazing that there’s enough room for growth,” she said. Ralph Hart said he also appreciated the warmth with which they were received by the show’s exhibitors. “People are really friendly. We’ve been to some other shows where people are not friendly. They don’t want to stop and talk to you a lot of times. They are busy, looking at other stuff,” Ralph Hart said. “We like talking to all of the people.” Up the hill from the threshing exhibit, a handful of Keck Gonnerman club members were busy working to repair a belt from the club’s Keck Gonnerman 1920 saw mill, a rare piece given to the group years ago on the condition that they actually operate it. “I know of three others (Keck Gonnerman mills). Actually operating? Oh, I don’t know. Maybe just this one,” Morlock said. Morlock grabbed a box of parts for the machine...the cardboard yellowed from time serving as the only evidence of its 1917 manufacturing date. “You don’t necessarily go to

Menards and find that,” Morlock said. Gene Esche and John Esche...uncle and nephew… and Jim Groege were busy trying to lace the belts used to power the mill to cut logs into lumber, all spoken for by local residents. When asked how long they’ve worked on the mill, the three men just laughed. Groege’s father owns a Keck Gonnerman mill that Morlock said “when I was a wee little fellow, a long time ago, we used to haul logs over ‘’ for cutting. John Esche couldn’t remember the exact year he started helping with the club’s antique mill, but the Esches and Groege said the club was given the mill in the early 2000s. “I remember enjoying middle school and then I remember high school starting to suck a little bit,” he said with a laugh. “We started running the saw mill every year!” The wooden take up blocks on the machine are well over 100 years old, the men said. Scattered about the show in the seats of several displayed tractors were stuffed animals which served as a beacon

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for young show guests participating in an educational scavenger hunt suggested by Morlock’s daughter. A poster board featuring pictures of all of the stuffed animals was displayed in the Posey County Community Center alongside papers with questions for each child to answer about the tractors upon which the bears sat. Trying to pass the love of their hobby down to the next generation is a priority for club members. Morlock pointed out Dalton Pfieffer who brought a display of antique bulldozers and talked about the importance of preserving the history represented by each piece of equipment. “It’s hard. That boy down there (Pfieffer) that’s got the big bulldozers...he got interested because when he was younger, his grandpa was still living. He had some of the old gray tractors. We showed an interest in him. That’s why he’s willing to get involved. He saw we cared about young guys and their thoughts and opinions. He was lucky his grandpa took him to tractor shows,” Morlock said. Getting young people involved is not easy, he admit-

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ted. It’s becoming more difficult over time. “I wish I knew the answers,” he said. The club displayed tractors at the Posey County Fair in July, which attracted some interest. “We had a lot of kids come

vid, who said everyone just calls him Junior because “it’s easier,” retired from the U.S. Army and is now involved in the pastime as well. He handed his father a sheet outlining the actual number of displays on-hand at the show, broken down by brand.

Illinois residents Richard Raber and Linda Minear enjoy some ‘Posey County Apple Dumplings’ on Friday afternoon during the 31st Annual Keck Gonnerman Antique Machinery Association History Comes Alive event. Photo by Theresa Bratcher and look, but the problem is “It’s a spreadsheet on a if they are not in the farming computer,” he explained. business, their parents don’t “I’ll just give that to you,” really seem to care about it,” his father said. “It’s on a comMorlock said. puter…” Morlock’s oldest son DaThe senior Morlock prefers

to leave the modern details of antique power collecting to his son. He’s pickier about which of his 13 tractors he allows him to drive, though. Toy tractor vendors filled the Community Center during the three day event, an important piece that Morlock feels attracts more attendees to the shows every year...which he said is a key to preserving the heart of the hobby. “We try to cover as many bases as we can and make it as friendly and have as much as we can to have something for everybody,” he said. “If you can get the kids in here... you’ve got ‘em hook, line and sinker.” Overall, Morlock said numbers were down from shows in years past. However, after the pandemic forced the club to cancel the 2020 event, Morlock and his fellow club members were happy to have the chance to be out doing what they love again. “This was a good weekend for us,” he said.

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Hope Springs Eternal

B J J R According to Google Search (sounds like gospel to me), the Fountain of Youth is located in Osage County, Oklahoma at latitude 36.6461942° north, longitude -96.097216° west, at an elevation 938 feet above sea level. To be more precise, Ponce de Leon Spring is at that location on the grounds of the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve. Therefore, Gentle Reader, you can actually visit Osage County’s version of what people have vigilantly searched for since at least the days of Greek historian Herodotus (484 BC – 425 BC), that is, the hope for eternal youth. Woolaroc is a marvelous creation

by oil man Frank Phillips whose namesake Route 66 is America’s “Mother Road”. Phillips’ gift to the rest of us is an amazing eclectic collection of animals, art and artifacts. It is also only seven miles from our home, JPeg Osage Ranch, so we get to enjoy it every time we drive along Oklahoma State Highway 123 between Bartlesville and Barnsdall, Oklahoma. You can do the same thing almost every day; but during the summer the museum is closed on Mondays and then in the winter it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Woolaroc (woods, lakes and rocks) is one of Osage County’s greatest treasures. It is inexpensive, easy to access and a rare concentration of great western art, such as original paintings by Charles Russell and Frederic Remington and original bronzes by Osage County’s own Jim Hamilton and John Free. However,

for now let’s you and I return to the Fountain of Youth. Ponce de Leon (1474 - 1521) was born in Spain and spent his adult life pillaging the Caribbean for gold while using the indigenous Taino Indians for forced labor. There was some small measure of justice administered when in 1521 Ponce de Leon was shot in the thigh with an Indian arrow in Florida and languished in pain until his eventual death in Cuba. Ponce de Leon claimed to be searching for what most people think was a mythical fountain of youth reportedly because he was nearly 50 years old when he married a teenage girl. In reality, it was not youth he was seeking but the location and plunder of Indian gold. I cannot advise on the eﬃcacy of the Ponce de Leon Spring waters as Peg and I have as yet not come across the proper procedure for gain-

ing permission to access the spring. We hope to hear from the museum’s curator or maybe order some bottles online. Surely someone at Amazon is looking for a way to market such a valuable commodity. My guess is there may be a fairly substantial fee involved for what Mark Twain suggested would be the proper way aging should occur, that is, starting at 80 years of age (we are getting there) and working backwards to 18 (there’s no harm in dreaming as even Merlin youthened instead of aging). Apparently, the Spanish conquistadors were more interested in gold than youth as such marauders as Leon and Francisco Vasquez de Coronado (1541) spent what was left of their youth searching for Cibola, the fabled seven cities of gold, that were rumored to exist in southwestern America.

Unlike the French explorers, such as René La Salle (1682), Jean Baptiste de La Harpe (1718) and Claude Charles du Tiene (1719) who sought trade with the native Americans in what became Oklahoma, the Spanish had less concern with Indian sensibilities. Fortunately, Spain sold its claims to raid the area to France’s Napoleon Bonaparte in 1800. Then in 1803 Napoleon sold the entire Louisiana Purchase to the newly established United States of America for ﬁfteen million dollars. This purchase included what is now named Ponce de Leon Spring almost next to our home. So, if you will excuse me, I am going to see about getting permission for a quick soak to wash away a few years. For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com or “Like/Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegOsageRanch.

Listening is world’s most underused skill

M V B D . G M Willingness to try and to learn new skills is imperative to navigating life. There is always more to learn. Learning happens in school, through trial and error, personal research and time spent with others who already know what you need to learn. You can learn a lot from listening to others. Listening is one of the greatest tools of ﬁnancial and life

security. If you will listen you will know what you know plus what you are hearing. The ability to listen and focus in a class is essential for a student’s success. Listening to your workplace boss, or someone who is training you is imperative. When someone is telling you how to do something you have potential to grow as a person. Someone is giving you knowledge that will provide you with the ability to perform a task. A major detriment to the success of learning from teachers, mentors and trainers is distraction. Many people struggle with this problem naturally. Attention Deﬁcit, Hyperactivity Disorder plagues millions

of America’s children and adults. Too often school children are never diagnosed and struggle all through school. Adults carry this problem with them in diﬀerent ways for years and sometimes most of their lives. Understanding that you, a family member or someone you work with has this problem at least gives you a better perspective. Diagnosis by a trained professional can be extremely helpful to the individual, family, teachers and those impacted in the workplace. Everyone has a chance of dealing with what they know. New forms of distraction have come on the scene in recent years. Spam telephone calls seem to come

at me ten or more times a day. Unwanted text messages, spam email and social media distraction bombard us. Too many times we have heard of auto accidents because someone was trying to read or send a text message will driving. Cars now have bigger screens, wi-ﬁ, telephones, hundreds of radio stations. There’s a lot to distract us. While distraction is a major source of some of our problems, focus is the key to solving many of our problems. The problem with focus is that we can’t focus on everything. Determining our priorities is essential and sometimes that’s where life is diﬃcult. Too often we have a list of many priorities. The

only way to really accomplish and succeed is to determine what is most important and to put our energy and minds into making the “most important” successful. Family, school, career, sports, business, hobbies and more provide us with many choices to make every day. You have to decide which is most important and put your heart and strength into it. Whatever it is will work out better. Jesus understood this. He told his followers the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength. That is focus. Focus is what anything worth doing normally requires.

Letter to the Editor To Residents of Posey County: On behalf of Posey Solar Project, we apologize for the confusion surrounding our geotech and piling tests that started in late July. While we shared information about this study work with aﬀected project landowners, we understand this activity raised concerns with neighbors and others in the community. Going forward, we will post information about ﬁeld work that supports the development of the solar project on our website (https://poseysolarproject.com/) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PoseySolarProject/). We are also working with project landowners to improve communication with tenant farmers. Even more importantly, we apologize for the few instances where our contractor mistakenly entered land not leased to Posey Solar Project. Mistake or not, trespassing is not acceptable – period. When we learned that this happened, we halted all testing work and scrutinized the process in place with our contractor to carry out this study work. We have

implemented further protocols as to how and where this work is done. We are committed to making this right with neighbors whose land was improperly entered. We have been in contact with the neighbor who is known to us as having experienced this, and we ask anyone else whose property was mistakenly entered to contact local representative Stacy Wagner so we can address this issue. Stacy can be reached at stacy@poseysolarproject.com or 812-573-0032. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, and we are disappointed with this situation. We are learning from this experience and are committed to being a good business neighbor in Posey County. Sincerely, Josh Chavez Project Manager Arevon Jarrod Pitts Director, Project Development Tenaska

Hans Schmitz, PC Purdue Extension Educator Lookout for Spotted Lanternfly A new invasive pest has been found in Indiana, and Purdue Extension is sounding the alert to look for it anywhere in the state. Spotted Lanternfly, introduced to Pennsylvania in 2014, was previously thought to only exist as far west as Eastern Ohio along a line extending to the Atlantic Coast, has been found in Switzerland County in far southeast Indiana. Because this find is about a full state away from the previously known distribution of this pest, all counties in Indiana could be harboring this pest. Below is text taken from a news release by Purdue specialists Cliff Sadof and Elizabeth Barnes, and Ohio Educator Amy Stone. Right now, the Indiana DNR is asking

for all citizens to keep an eye out for spotted lanternfly. The bright color of late stage immatures and adults are easily recognized at this time of the year. Anyone who spots signs of the spotted lanternfly should contact the Indiana Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology (DEPP) by calling 866-NO EXOTIC (866-663-9684) or send an email (with a photo of the insect if possible) to DEPP@ dnr.IN.gov. What is Spotted Lanternfly? Spotted lanternfly is a planthopper that originated in Asia. It was first discovered in the United States in Pennsylvania in 2014. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture was unable to limit the spread of this pest be-

cause it is an effective hitchhiker and is often spread unknowingly by humans. Adult spotted lanternfly has two sets of wings, and the underwing has a very distinct red color with spots on the outer wings. The fourth instar of the insect is bright red with black and white markings. The egg masses of this invasive insect look like mud and they can be spread by vehicle transport including recreational vehicles, cargo carriers (truck transport) and freight trains. They can also be spread through trade materials sold in infested areas that are shipped out of state including nursery stock, outdoor furniture, lumber, etc. Anyone receiving goods from the east coast should inspect for signs of the

insect, especially if the commodity is to be kept outdoors. The lanternfly feeds on sap of young plants and is a big potential disruptor of grapes, hops, apples, stone fruits, and other tree fruits. The lanternfly has a potential host range of more than 70 species of plants, which makes the insect very likely to thrive where it is found. Being an invasive, it has very few species that feed on it to assist in control. If you find a moth or larvae you suspect to be spotted lanternfly, you can also contact your local Purdue Extension office for insect identification and confirmation. For more information, please contact Hans Schmitz at 812-838-1331 or hschmitz@purdue.edu.

Agriculture Olympics continued

So continuing with B D our coverH age of the agricultural Olympics, today we have the great grain relay. Grain harvest can often be a race against mother nature… and well, all things mechanical, throw in a few things personal… It can be beautiful, rewarding, ugly and devastating all in the same day. The great grain relay is much like synchronized swimming, it can be as mesmerizing as watching two water ballerinas working magically together, a beautiful thing to watch… or one big giant belly flop when things don’t go so well. So the pre-harvest equipment check begins this years grain harvest. The combine is given the usual in shop once over. With the standard changing of filters and fluids, greasing, inspections of belts, bearings and augers, sieves, sick-

les and sickle guards, Yep that oughta do it just fine, they are ready as they will ever be!! Although that old combine didn’t turn over quite as good as fast as it should’ve… ah it’ll be fine, just needs to run it a few hours to fully charge them six-year-old batteries. So today we have Don and crew (name is purely coincidental I assure you). Day 1 started with the combine not starting, I’m guessing those batteries weren’t so good after all. So it’s off to town for new ones, so much for getting an early start, they’ll be docked time for that one… but they are finally off to the races as they say. Things are running pretty smoothly so far, as they stop on the end and grab a sample to check bushel weight and moisture. All is good and so they get after it. Day 2 - The truck driver is late and the combine and grain cart are sitting full, and so they wait losing more valuable time…. The truck finally arrives and the driver is holding a full 64 ounce cup of icy goodness and when asked about the delay says “I came straight here”… uh P / E D P

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huh ya right you did. So they finally get unloaded and it’s back to the field making the chaff fog. Sometime later the grain cart operator is missing in action. Don is getting full and the grain tank alarm is starting to annoy him. He is desperately searching for the cart driver who is no where to be found. Suddenly Don hears the dreaded sound as grain begins to shower the top of the cab… and that my friends is what is commonly referred to as cab grain. Irritated, Don calls to inquire of the missing cart and operator, who informs him that an unscheduled bathroom break was needed on account of the convenience store gut buster burrito that wasn’t so agreeable... The cart operator also inquires if there is any more toilet paper hidden somewhere in Don’s pickup, and informs him that he is almost out of blue shop towels as well… The grain cart finally appears and the unloading of grain promptly ensues. Don starts cutting and begins to outrun said cart jockey who has engaged the auto steer so that he can probably

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send a text or Snapchat from his phone… perturbed Don is flailing his arms like a drowning swimmer trying to get the attention of the distracted and soon to be unemployed cart driver… With the combine finally unloaded, the cart driver disappears headed hopefully for an empty truck to unload into. The grain cart driver calls Don to inquire about the truck drivers phone number because he is leaving a trail of grain… he forgot to check the hopper doors upon arrival and is leaving a streak of quail feed along the road… it’s been a tough race this year, trying to beat the monsoon rains, while dealing the AC going out while it’s 105. The cab is like a sauna and so are the tempers of our participants. But In the end I think they’ll make it to the finish line. Things finally get all ironed out and in sync… about two days before the end of harvest. This is but another depiction of how our great agricultural Olympics and a typical grain harvest goes (for me anyway, and I may have exaggerated a bit but it’s pretty close to true).

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Efroymson Fund generosity honors the life of Lena Feiner By Lois Mittino Gray Karen Nelson Moser was dressed as Bella Golden the one time she met Lena Feiner in New Harmony a few years ago. She was portraying the legendary New Harmony actress, Bella, in a play she wrote. She did not realize then that many years later, she would be the first recipient of the Arlene “Lena” Feiner Research Grant. The Working Men’s Institute, in cooperation with the Friends of WMI group, established the annual research grant this year, made possible by the generosity of the Efroymson Fund. The $2500 grant honors the lifetime efforts of Miss Lena, who had a Master’s Degree in Library Science and worked in several institutions, including the Library of Congress and the libraries at the University of Chicago and Loyola University before moving to New Harmony. She fulfilled her dream of opening her own business here in town, The Women’s Institute. It closed upon her death on November 27, 2020. Feiner was a fervid advocate for Women’s Rights and an avid feminist who was greatly respected for her views. Each year, the grant will be awarded to one recipient, who shall conduct a research

project at the WMI library and make a public presentation on it, coinciding with the FWMI annual lecture series. Highest priority will be given to those studying women’s issues and accomplishments, highlighting the efforts and struggles of women.

90’s and worked four seasons in “quite a few of their productions.” “It gave me a chance to stay with grandma and grandpa while I worked. While here, I learned the library archives had 16 actual diaries of Bella Golden of the famed Golden

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“I am honored to be the first one to get the grant and kick it off. I want to do justice to the women’s lives that I plan to study. I was so happy and surprised when WMI Director Ryan Rokiki sent me the congratulations email in May.” The recipient loves New Harmony and she and her husband, Paul, just purchased a home in town, which conveniently is only a block from the library for her studies. Karen first came here as an actor with New Harmony Theater in the

Acting Troupe. I immediately wanted to read them. I thought, wow, the thoughts and feelings of an actor from another time while I’m here acting in the same place! Why do people not know about these?” She turned to local librarian Josephine Elliott to mentor her through the discovery process. “She walked me through everything step by step. Before she let me see the actual diaries, she gave me secondary sources on the acting troupe and its history. When she felt I was ready to experience them firsthand , she brought the 16 diaries out of the archives and I had to wear the white cotton gloves to turn the pages. It was wonderful!” She researched the Golden Collection for a period of over twenty years, transcribing the diaries and writing them all down on paper with a pencil. The information was fashioned into an acclaimed theater piece and film. It is available on DVD to check out to anyone at the WMI to see her portrayal of Bella. Karen Nelson Moser calls

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Bella Golden a “feminist before her time.” She was an orphan from St. Louis who came to New Harmony in the 1860’s to act with the troupe. She met her dashing husband, Martin, performing here and wrote in her diary that they got engaged while in New Harmony. Their life together was one of travel to venues, up and down the Mississippi River, and to a total of 13 states from 1860-1889. “To learn how they worked was unbelievable. The pair weren’t in it for the fame and fortune. They could’ve gone to New York if they wanted fame. They traveled out West to opera houses in the 1870’s and 1880’s,” she described. Bella loved coming back to New Harmony and had friends here who took care of her four children while she and Martin were on the road. When she was nursing babies, she often took them on the road with her. In a play, she sometimes portrayed women dressing up as men to solve a problem. She was a strong female presence. She returned to New Harmony after a tragic falling accident and died in 1919. “Near the end of her life, Bella wrote in her diary how she was spending her time here. She gave readings of new plays by playwrights, such as Henrik Ibsen; helping the children of town put on pageants; and preparing herself for the time when women would get to vote. This research project is where I want to pick up,” Karen explained. Her working research question for the grant is: How did the women of New Harmony relate to, participate in, and move forward one of the most pressing ideas of the 19th and early 20th century: that of a woman’s right to vote? For this project, she will turn

her eye to the fifteen years of 1905-1920, called the Progressive Era, to focus on women getting the vote. Right now, she can be seen at the library many days reading early correspondence of a number of New Harmony women. How did they respond to suffrage? To answer that question, she is working with the writings of Frances Golden (Bella’s daughter), letters of Minerva Society founders Rosamund Dale Owen and Mary Emily Fauntleroy, and other correcpondence. “Many people know the Minerva Society was founded here as the first women’s society or club, but what they may not realize is it was founded in 1859 by teenagers, not older women. It lasted only four years; the Civil War distracted and upset the girls.” “The letters I am working with are divine, with beautiful penmanship, but unfortunately, some I can’t decipher. They are leading me on, though, as I work.” To prepare the presentation she will make at the WMI next May or June, Karen will also go to other libraries in the Midwest for a broader context. ‘I want to honor and light up their lives in such a way as to inspire future generations. In addition, I want to include New Harmony’s future generations into this project, too.” For that second aspect of the grant, Moser wants to assemble a small group of young women to talk and share the life story of these past New Harmony women asking how can they inspire the lives of young women of present? For this, she hopes to reach out to the New Harmony community and North Posey High School to get a core of young women to meet on a regular basis. She will ask meaningful questions and listen attentively while asking, “How can their struggles help you with your

own? How can these lives help us solve problems and enlarge our sense of what it means to be a human being?” She points out that both the early women and the current girls are in generations dealing with pandemics. “It is the juxtaposition of these two generations that will serve to make the lives of each shine.” The group will meet over time with pizza and snacks and matching tee shirts to talk and create. Possible ideas she has is having the girls develop Facebook pages for the Progressive Era women, recreating a Minerva Society meeting, doing art work, and performing a mini-play written by the girls themselves. She is experienced in both Education and Guidance Counseling. She has been a guidance counselor for students in grade 9 through 12 for ten years and has facilitated many groups. She has also done extensive work with teenagers and theater projects. She has her Master of Fine Arts Degree in Dramatic Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been a professional actor for 40 years and a member of the Equity Actors Association since 1981. She went back to school to get her M. ED School Counseling degree from Cleveland State University. “People may ask what guidance counseling and acting have to do with an application for historical research. All of these areas involve a passion for and analysis for how people think, feel, and behave. They are about how understanding the human spirit of the past can help us in the present and future,” she reflected. To contact her, send an email to Karenmoser@me.com or stop in at the WMI as she is there in the library many days looking over collections

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Wildcat night of scrimmages highlights new custom here By Trisha L. Lopez Fans of Wildcat football got their first glimpse of the 2021 team on Friday as Mount Vernon hosted an intrasquad scrimmage at Memorial Stadium. The sun set over the field and the familiar sounds of pads popping and whistles blowing filled the air, a welcome beginning to what second-year Coach Luke Messmer hopes is the next step in a team building process kicked off by the 2020 campaign in which the Wildcats went 5-3 in a Covid-19 abbreviated season. “It was nice to have some of our fans in the stands to start to get a feel for the Friday night action that’s right around the corner,” Messmer said. Sponsored by Hawg-n-Sauce, the night marked a return to what Mount Vernon Athletic Director Leigh Latshaw hopes will be a community-wide tradition to usher in the start of each school year. The Wildcat volleyball team started the night off with a scrimmage of its own before action moved to the turf outdoors. “It was a great night...very good to see kids competing and families in the stands. PreCovid, we had begun a tradition where all fall teams were involved in an event like this. Even before then, some of the teams did an intrasquad scrimmage, but we were just getting it built into a school-wide, communitywide event. We hope to build back up to that point,” Latshaw said. The Mount Vernon athletic department commitment to creating an all-in atmosphere for Wildcat teams was in full effect. Maroon-clad fans filed into the stadium, many stopping for treats at a Hawg-n-Sauce

food truck parked just outside the main gate as the sounds of the Mount Vernon Marching Band finishing its evening session of band camp added to the hum of early season excitement. Several members of the Mount Vernon cheer team were on hand selling cowbells, encouraging fans to create a 12th Man atmosphere at each of the team’s home games. With the memory of last season’s weekly Covid guessing game about attendance numbers and the very real possibility of game cancellations still in mind, Latshaw and Mount Vernon’s fans and teams are hoping for a return to a more normal fall. Recent increases in positive cases hasn’t forced any limitations at this time, but Latshaw said masks and social distancing will be strongly encouraged in an attempt to reduce the spread of the virus and make those hopes a reality. The scrimmage format allowed all members of the team...junior varsity and varsity... to get involved in the action. Broken down into six sessions alternating between JV and varsity reps, the scrimmage also featured a special teams session that highlighted the field goal and extra point work of Mount Vernon’s kickers. The night offered Messmer the chance to pit experienced guys against newcomers to spark growth and increase depth as the Wildcats inch closer to the team’s home opener against Heritage Hills on August 20. The next step in that process will unfold at 6 p.m., on Friday as the Wildcats face Tell City in an IHSAA-sanctioned scrimmage at home. Friday’s scrimmage will feature five sessions. In the first session, both teams will run 15 plays on offense and defense. The second session will be a goal line opportunity for

Luke Hoehn hands oﬀ to Brady Hook during this weekend’s Mount Vernon football scrimmage. Photo by Garry Beeson teams to get 12 plays on offense and defense. Park and Vincennes Lincoln have been great The third session will be similar to the first. for evaluating player progress. Both schools’ JV squads will get two addiHe said Friday’s intrasquad scrimmage tional sessions. provided another opportunity for coaches to Messmer has been optimistic about the get some film to see the competition at differteam’s chances in 2021 throughout the sum- ent positions. mer. He said players have made huge gains in “I thought we had some flashes on both the weight room in the off-season and the five sides of the ball that were very impressive June and July scrimmages against Evansville that made you feel pretty optimistic about the North, Sheridan, Eastern Greentown, Forest talent we have,” Messmer said.

Lady Vikings are fourth at Lady Wildcat Invitational By Chris Morlan The fall sports season went underway last Monday when the North Posey girls’ golf team competed in the 19th Annual Lady Cat Invitational. This event was played at the Western Hills Country Club in Mount Vernon, Indiana. There were seven schools participating in this competition. This was also new Lady Viking coach Morgan Daly’s first match with the team. North Posey finished fourth as a team with 452 shots. Making the top ten with a third-place finish for the Lady Vikings was Alexa Simmons. In her first competition of the season, Simmons played well and shot a 98 on the eighteen-hole course.

Evansville Mater Dei won the Lady Cat Individual as a team with a low score of 384. Southridge finished second with 431 shots, followed by Mount Vernon in third place with 441 shots, North Posey and Evansville Reitz tied for fourth place with 452 shots, Boonville in sixth place with 476 shots and South Spencer placed seventh with 518 shots to round out the team scores. Kelly Blair (Evansville Mater Dei) was the individual medalist with a low score of 77. Emily Gagnon (Evansville Mater Dei) placed second with an 81. Simmons (North Posey) in third place with a 98. Sidney Layton (Southridge) and Hayley Rutledge (Mount Vernon) tied for fourth place

with 105 shots. Lillie Redman (Boonville) placed sixth with 106 shots. Olivia Culley (Mount Vernon), Mollie Birchler (Southridge) and Elley Geis (Evansville Mater Dei) tied for seventh place with 107 shots each and Madison Scarborough (Boonville) came in tenth place with 108 shots. Other Lady Viking finishers just outside the top ten were Sydni Flowers with 112 shots. Allison Werkmeister finished with 119 shots. Ruthie Meyer and Ellie Carlson tied with 123 shots apiece. “I am really excited to be a Viking and work with this amazing group of girls,” Daly said. “They are a hardworking group and I am excited to see how they progress throughout the season.”

Wildcat fans get a look at volleyball By River Snodgrass to put the ball away.” Not only does Coach DeVault expect As fall sports begin to start up in full swing, Mount Ver- players to step up on the offensive end of the game, but the non’s Volleyball team got a chance to show their strength defensive end as well. “Brooke Sledd and Haley Duffey will in an inter-squad scrimmage on Friday, August 6. Not only be our defensive leaders in the back row.” was this event a night to show the community what the team She also knows Sydney Dieg will be a big help to the brings to table, but to also help team, especially on the offenHead Coach Megan DeVault “We have a young team this year, and sive end of the game. Grace evaluate her team as a whole. Schroeder and Kaleigh Kelley The Cats will be a much a lot of new roles for a lot of our girls.” are referred to as “our jack of younger team this year with all trades” by DeVault due to only one returning senior, but Wildcat Coach Megan DeVault the fact that they will be fillCoach DeVault has faith in her ing so many roles with setting, players to step up and fill leadership roles. hitting, etc. “We have a young team this year, and a lot of new roles WIth Ariana Shepherd being the only senior, DeVault for a lot of our girls,” says Coach DeVault. Knowing what knows other teams will underestimate them with such a these players are capable of, she expects them to step up to young team along with the fact that they graduated some the task at hand. key players from last year, but is prepared for the challenges “Mallory Nurrenburn will have to step up for our offense other teams bring and welcomes tough competition.

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Wildcats prepare to dive into season By Trisha L. Lopez Members of the Mount Vernon Marching Band concluded a six-day summer camp with a preview performance for friends and family outside of Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The 66-member band, made up of 51 winds/percussion members and 15 members of the color guard, is led by firstyear Director Noal McLimore who recently took the reins following the exit of Joseph Stone. Stone left Mount Vernon after six seasons at the end of the 2021 school year and accepted a position at the Windermere Preparatory School in Orange County, Fla. McLimore assisted Stone for three years, but will begin his first year as a teacher this week. “I am very excited to get started and am incredibly blessed to have such a great group of students,” McLimore said. McLimore’s students had “pre-camp” July 26th through July 30th as well. “We spent a lot of hours outside working on the fundamentals of marching as well as setting the drill for our show this season,” he said. He said they spent the afternoon hours of camp working

indoors on show music, splitting into sections with specialized staff in each of the instrument groups. “I feel like it was a very successful camp. The students put in a lot of hard work, which honestly made my job that much easier,” McLimore said. The Marching Wildcats have a history of commitment and success. They were gearing up for a third straight state marching band finals appearance, a school record, when they learned that last year’s competition was canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions. They placed 10th in 2019 and seventh in 2018 in Class C. Band classes, like athletic classes, are divided by enrollment. They placed 10th in 2006. They will not perform at Friday’s football scrimmage against Tell City, but the Marching Wildcats will be onhand to support the Mount Vernon football team and perform at halftime of each home game this fall. McLimore said he was proud of the work his band members accomplished during camp each day and is ready to kick off the season. “I look forward to what we can accomplish this season. I hope that the students do as well so that they know all the sweat, tears and sunburn was worth it,” he said.

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Lady Wildcats make big improvements early on 112, 117, and 135 respectively. Haley Rutledge and Olivia Culley finished in the top ten out of all the individual scores at the match. After the great performance at their invitational, Head Coach Travis Wolfe has high expectations for this particularly young team. “Carissa Moudy is our lone senior who is really starting to hit the ball well. She is working everyday to get better and it is beginning to show.” Although the team only has one senior to lead the

By River Snodgrass As the Summer season comes to an end, all of Mount Vernon’s athletes are thinking about one thing: a chance to compete again. The first to do so was the Golf team hosting their 19th annual Lady Cat Invitational at Western Hills Country Club, where they finished third out of seven teams. Haley Rutledge led the Wildcats with a score of 105, with Olivia Culley, Hadley Weatherford, Carissa Moudy, and Hanna Carr following Haley with scores of 107,

pack, Wolfe has a lot of confidence in his juniors. “We have a lot of potential with our juniors Haley Rutledge, Olivia Culley, and Jillian Higginson. They are all working very hard to improve their game and I really think their scores are going to begin dropping,” Wolfe said. Not only do the players push themselves individually, but they also work to push each other. “Haley, Olivia, and Carissa all could play our number 1 spot, so we have a lot of friendly competition on the team along with sophomore Hadley Weatherford, who played number 1 in our invitational,” says Coach Wolfe. The Cats plan to capitalize on their great performance and carry over to the Washington invitational on Saturday, August 7. On Oct. 7, the Mount Vernon Lady Cat golfers finished 12th out of 21 teams at the Washington Invitational. Overall the team improved their 18 hole team score by 36 strokes compared to Monday’s invitational at Western Hills. It was a great day for the golf team whose improvement reflected their hard work during the previous week. Olivia Culley had a much improved low round for the Cat’s with a 93. She was followed by a personal best for Hadley Weatherford with a 95. Senior Carissa Moudy came in with a 107 and Haley Rutledge came in with the fourth score with a 110. Freshman Shelby Lang had a personal best with a 133.

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Court News and Legal Advertisements Arrests August 1 Malachi Givens - Omaha, Ill. - Operating While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana - MVPD August 2 Ethan Parker - Evansville - Driving While Suspended NHPD Jordan Ricketts - Carmi, Ill. - Warrant, Domestic Battery PCS August 3 Maeghan Ray - Mount Vernon - Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS August 4 Thomas Liott - Marietta, Ga. - Operating While Intoxi-

cated Serious Bodily Injury, Reckless Driving, Operating While Intoxicated Endangerment, Operating While Intoxicated .15 or More - PCS Circuit Court Felony/ Misdemeanor Jesse C. Bradshawn, 38, Godfrey, Ill., Ct. 1- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 2- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 3- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor; Ct. 4- Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor; Ct. 5- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor. Ct. 4 and 5 dismissed.

30 days Posey County Jail. Lajeanna Lee Neaveill, 46, Poseyville. Ct. 1- Battery on a Person Less than 14 Years Old, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 2- Battery on a Person Less than 14 Years Old, Level 6 Felony. $1 plus costs, $100 Child Abuse Prevention Fee, counseling, 18 months probation and fees. Ct. 1- 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except nine months; Ct. 2- 18 months Indiana Department of Corrections, all suspended except nine months, consecutive sentences. Curtis Y. Mosby, 36, Mount Vernon. Child Molesting, Level 1 Felony. $1 plus costs, $100 Child Abuse Prevention Fee.

2021-273 This notice is given that Space Station Storage, located at 11825 Old Hwy 62 East, Mt. Vernon, IN, will sell the stored property of the following unit at public sale on August 20, 2021. Unit #651 Richard Parkhurst Unit #449 Heather Wisdom Unit #93 Tiﬀany Jackson The stored property will be sold on August 20, 2021, at approx. 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting). The sale is held at the storage facility to pay the owner’s liens for charges incurred in maintaining and storing property pursuant to Indiana Code 26-3-8 (1-16). Published in the Posey County News on August 10, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-272 Green Plains Mount Vernon, LLC (8999 W Franklin Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 47620) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities located in Section 14, Range 12, Township 7. Run-oﬀ from the project site will discharge to a ditch to the Ohio River. Questions or comments regarding this project should be directed to Dan Labhart of Green Plains Mount Vernon, LLC. Published in the Posey County News on August 10, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-247 STATE OF INDIANA ) )SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: Jesse Laine Juncker Russ Petitioner Amanda Schmitzer

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 65C01-2107-MI-000256

NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Amanda Schmitzer, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Jesse Laine Juncker Russ to Jesse Laine Schmitzer. The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Posey Circuit Court on September 13, 2021, at 8:30 o’clock A.M., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to Posey County Circuit Courtroom. Date: 7/16/21 Judge Craig Goedde Posey County Circuit Court Published in the Posey County News on July 27, August 3, August 10, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-267 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION CAUSE NO. 65C01-2107-EU-000051 IN THE POSEY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY P. SMITH, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that JOSEPH P. SMITH was, on July 29, 2021, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of MARY P. SMITH, Deceased, who died testate on July 9, 2021, and was authorized to proceed with the administration of said decedent’s estate without Court Supervision. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. DATED at Mt. Vernon, Indiana on July 30th, 2021. KAY KILGORE, Clerk, CIRCUIT Court of POSEY County, Indiana By: Donna Curtis, Deputy Hannah M. Dill Attorney for Personal Representative Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC One Main Street, Suite 201 Evansville, IN 47708-1473 Ph: 812-452-3510 Fax: 812-421-4936 Email: Hannah.Dill@skofirm.com Published in the Posey County News on August 3, August 10, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-266 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0017-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $34,515.52 Cause Number: 65D01-2102-MF-000035 Plaintiff: FIFTH THIRD BANK NA Defendant: LARRY AMON LISANBY By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: The West 5 acres of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 13 West. Commonly Known as: 4265 BENTHAL ROAD, MOUNT VERNON, IN 47620 Parcel No. 65-12-26-200-008.008-017 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners. * An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs. Phillip A. Norman, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 13737-64 By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant Phillip A. Norman PC Phone: 812-838-1321 2110 Calumet Avenue Black Township Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 462-5104 The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein. Published in the Posey County News on August 3, August 10, August 17, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-260 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-21-0018-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm Sale Location: Posey County Sheriffs Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $82,526.92 Cause Number: 65D01-2104-MF-000102 Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Defendant: ROBERT T. JONES, IV and HEATHER NELSON By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County County Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOT NINETEEN (19) IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF CYNTHIANA, POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. THE SOUTH 12 FEET OF THE NORTH HALF OF LOT NINETEEN (19) IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE TOWN OF CYNTHIANA, POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. Commonly Known as: 10416 WHITING STREET, CYNTHIANA, IN 47612 Parcel No. 65-22-11-412-004.000-015 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners. • An entire Sheriffs Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriffs Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs. Valerie Matheis, Plaintiffs Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 28670-02 Nelson & Frankenberger By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant 550 Congressional Blvd, Suite 210 Phone: 812-838-1321 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 844-0106 Smith Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly know address published herein. Published in the Posey County News on August 3, August 10, August 17, 2021 - hspaxlp

20 years Indiana Department of Corrections. Kyle Wade Plunkett, 35, Mount Vernon. Harassment, Class B Misdemeanor. Dismissed. McKenzie Marie Floyd, 19, Mount Vernon. Ct. 1- Burglary, Level 5 Felony; Ct. 2- Theft of a Firearm, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 3- Residential Entry, Level 6 Felony; Ct. 4- Residential 2021-257 STATE OF INDIANA ) )SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: Baylee Sue Bullock Petitioner Patricia Seipert

Entry, Level 6 Felony. Ct. 1, 3, 4 dismissed. $1 plus costs, two years probation and fees, counseling, $200 countermeasure fee, 40 hours community service, no contact with James Droege and/or not enter his property. Two years Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended. Stephanie Jo Harvey, 49, Poseyville. Domestic Battery,

Class A Misdemeanor. Dismissed. John D. Sumner, 40, Lafayette. Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor. $1 plus costs, $200 countermeasure fee. 60 days Posey County Jail, suspended to good behavior. Robin D. Goad, 68, Evans-

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IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 65C01-2107-MI-000260

NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Patricia Seipert, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Baylee Sue Bullock to Baylee Sue Seipert. The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Posey Circuit Court on September 13, 2021, at 8:30 o’clock A.M., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to Posey County Circuit Courtroom. Date: 7/26/21 Kay Kilgore Clerk of Posey County Circuit Court Published in the Posey County News on August 3, August 10, August 17, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-271 STATE OF INDIANA

) ) SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: William Redman Petitioner.

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NO. 65C01-2107-MI-000249 ) ) )

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME William Redman, whose mailing address is 1027 W. Second Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620, Posey County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she/he has ﬁled a petition in the Posey Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to William Edward Larson. Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 13th day of September, 2021 at 8:30 o’clock a.m. William Redman Petitioner Date: 7/14/2021 Kay Kilgore CIRCUIT COURT CLERK Published in the Posey County News on August 10, August 17, August 24, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-263 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS REGARDING A DETERMINATION OF THE POSEY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH THE POSEY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The taxpayers of the Posey County Redevelopment District (the “District”), are hereby notiﬁed that on March 31, 2021, the Posey County Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), did adopt a resolution determining that the Commission will take all actions necessary to enter into a lease (the “Lease”) with the Posey County Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”), which in turn will allow the Redevelopment Authority to issue bonds and (the “Bonds”), payable from the lease rentals received from the Commission pursuant to the terms of the Lease. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series or issues, in an original aggregate principal amount not to exceed Twenty One Million Dollars ($21,000,000), for the purpose of procuring funds to pay for all or any portion of (i) the acquisition of real property and the construction thereon of a portion of a bypass highway connecting Indiana State Road 69 north of the City of Mount Vernon, Indiana (the “City”) to Indiana State Road 62 west of the City, (ii) the acquisition of real property and the construction thereon of a connector road from said bypass highway to certain commercial and industrial facilities in the City, and approaches as deemed necessary, and (iii) any improvements related thereto (collectively, the “Project”), the payment of incidental expenses related thereto, capitalized interest, if any, a debt service reserve, if necessary, and the costs of the issuance of the Bonds. The leased premises under the Lease consists of all or any portion of certain real estate in the County, including, but not limited to all or any portion of the right of way that has been or is to be acquired by the Authority for purposes of the construction of the Project, together with all appurtenances and other infrastructure and local public improvements that are or will be located thereon or related thereto. The Lease will have a term no longer than twenty (20) years, commencing on the date of issuance of the Bonds. The annual lease rental payable under the Lease shall not exceed One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000), payable in semiannual installments. The Commission’s payments under the Lease will be payable from a special tax levied and collected by the Commission on all taxable property within the geographical boundaries of the District pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-7-14-27. The Commission may, but is not required to, pay the lease payments under the Lease from any other revenues legally available to the Commission including, but not limited to, any tax-increment revenues collected by the Commission from allocation areas within the Black Township Economic Development Area. Dated this 4th day of August, 2021. POSEY COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Published in the Posey County News on August 3, August 10, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-269 STATE OF INDIANA ) ) SS: COUNTY OF POSEY )

IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER:

65D01-2107-JT-00098 65D01-2107-JT-00097

IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP: VR - DOB 2/16/2011 SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY MR - DOB 8/21/2012 PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS Michiel Rutter (Parent) HEARING Niccol Rutter (Parent) TO: Niccol Rutter Whereabouts unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed a Petition for Involuntary Termination of your Parental Rights, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Posey Superior Court, 300 Main St., PO Box 745, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 for a(n) Termination Hearing on 9/20/2021 at 1:00 PM and to answer the Petition for Termination of your Parental Rights of said children. You are further notified that if the allegations in said petition are true, and/or if you fail to appear at the hearing, the Juvenile Court may terminate your parent-child relationship; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship you will lose all parental rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations including any rights to custody, control, visitation, or support in said children; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship, it will be permanently terminated, and thereafter you may not contest an adoption or other placement of said children. You are entitled to representation by an attorney, provided by the State if applicable, throughout these proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, adjudication on said petition and termination of your parental rights may be entered against you, in your absence, without further notice. Clerk Daniel Jankowski, 27892-82 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 1262 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Published in the Posey County News on August 3, August 10, August 17, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-270 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File Number: 65-21-0016-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $89,663.25 Cause Number: 65C01-1905-MF-000176 Plaintiff: THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Defendant: LINDA SUE SPIEHLER and STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, SYNCHRONY BANK FKA GE CAPITAL RETAIL BANK FKA GE MONEY BANK, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., CAPITAL ALLIANCE FINANCIAL, LLC, DICKINSON FINANCIAL, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF US BANK, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, AMERICAN ACCEPTANCE COMPANY, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF CHASE BANK USA N.A., LVNV FUNDING, LLC, ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC AND CAVALRY SPV, LLC By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: Lot Four (4) in Cedar Ridge Exempt Division, as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Record 3, Page 140 in the Office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana. Commonly Known as: 5631 LANG ROAD, POSEYVILLE, IN 47633 Parcel No . 65-07-01-100-008.005-005 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners. * An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff’s Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff’s Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically re-advertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs. Nicholas Smith, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 31800-15 By: Erin Fuelling, Administrative Assistant Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC Phone: (812) 838-1321 P.O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 Center Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein. Published in the Posey County News on August 10, August 17, August 24, 2021 - hspaxlp

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AUGUST 10, 2021

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Susanna Wesley Nursery School a Christian-based environment loving preschool children for 40 years!

Our compassionate care team is expanding... come grow with us!

Offering Christian education and values along with socialization and the readiness skills for kindergarten success.

CLASSES OFFERED DAILY 9-11:30 . . - will be 6-7 PM different • Playgroup - 2 days Age 2 by August 1st • 3/4-year-olds -2 days Age 3 by August 1st • Pre-K* - 3 or 5 days Age 4 by August 1st *extended hours until 1 p.m. - 2 days

evenings the week of August 16. (Class schedules will be sent out in a letter to pre-enrolled families by August 13.)

Classes begin the week of August 23, 2021. Limited scholarships are available through the preschool oﬃce in August.

Enrollment Packet Susanna Wesley Nursery School available at: www.ﬁrstumcmv.com, First United Methodist Church or Monday through 601 Main Street, Mount Vernon Friday 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the church and pre- 812-838-2835 Contact information: Email school oﬃces.

Apply today!

The preschool oﬃce will reopen for the school year on Monday, August 9.

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