August 16, 2022 - The Posey County News by The Posey County News

Family time on Sunday afternoon in New Harmony meant helping improve the looks of the landscaping at their home. Here, London Owens, Camille, Liam, and Lorelai Anderson all pull weeds. Photo by Dave Pearce

A Posey County Regional Sewer District request for American Rescue Plan Act funds intended to cover Wadesville-Blairsville project costs topped the agenda of the regular portion of Tuesday’s Posey County Council meeting at Hovey House. “We made this agreement last year to use $2 million of our funds towards the sewer district. It means that it would benefit a county as a whole,” Council President Heather Allyn explained. “We need to appropriate that money. But after being reviewed by the (Indiana) Board of Accounts, we know that we need an agreement in place to be able to know where those funds are going.” Posey County Auditor Maegen Greenwell said attorney Joe Harrison would draft an agreement for council, the Posey County Commissioners and the sewer district to review that would outline all of the ARPA fund requirements which would need to be signed before the check could be drafted to cover sewer project costs. Harrison said a similar agreement would need to be written for ARPA funds planned to cover broadband costs as “Beingwell.federal dollars…as I’ve mentioned before…it’s great to get those dollars, but we also get audited on that. We need to make sure we are following all of their guidelines so that we receive that funding,” Allyn said. Councilman Aaron Wilson asked to clarify that the ARPA funds would be used for the WadesvilleBlairsville project specifically. “I’m not trying to be difficult at all. I think that’s what the Indiana Finance Authority’s expectations are for (the funds),” Wilson said. Harrison Membersagreed.votedto appropriate the funds and Allyn reiterated that the vote for appropriation did not “cut By Trisha L. Lopez

Rush named new MV police chief

By Lois Mittino Gray Andrew “Andy” Rush was announced by Mayor Bill Curtis as the new Mount Vernon Police Chief at the August 11, Mount Vernon Board of Works meeting. Rush will begin his command of the Mount Vernon Police Department on Tuesday, August 16, replacing Tony Alldredge who retired last spring. Calling him “a fresh set of eyes” for the department, Curtis said Chief Rush brings 24 years of experience in several areas of police work to the position. His most recent assignment was as a Major and Chief Financial Officer with the Madisonville, Kentucky force. He said his experience runs the gamut from supervisory and support services to even car fleet maintenance. He has over 3,000 hours of various trainings, 1,000 of those being in leadership. “We considered many qualified officers for this job, but we had no one that came anywhere close to his level of training,” the MayorRushremarked.hasalready been a resident of Mount Vernon for the past three years and will not have to move here to take the position. He commuted

By Trisha L. Lopez

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The ordinance states that no buildings or structures shall be altered or erected, altered or used for anything other than dwellings in areas zoned R-3 residential. “However, structures like Collins’s…called ‘residential By Trisha L. Lopez Art in school is a timeless tradition. Art on the surface of school parking lots? A group of Mount Vernon High School seniors certainly hopes to see it one day soon. Inspired by social media images of schools across the country…including county rival North Posey High School…students started a petition to campaign school officials to allow seniors to paint their parking spots. “It greatly promotes school spirit, brings our class together and allows students to express their creativity and individuality,” said senior Alex Healy. “There is a big group of seniors involved who want this idea to be passed.” Healy met with school officials last fall to try to promote the idea, but was unsuccessful. The school’s concrete parking surface and concerns about clean up have proven to be roadblocks to moving forward with the kids’ designs. Dr. Matt Thompson, superintendent of MSD of Mount Vernon School Corporation, said he plans to talk about the idea this“Mostweek.of the other schools that allow the lot to be painted are black topped. Our concrete lots would make it more difficult to clean after each year. We barely have enough manpower to keep up with our normal summer schedule, so I’m interested to hear student suggestions on how the process would work,” Thompson said. Healy said students would pay for their spots and “most likely use the money to buy white base paint color.” The remaining money would go towards senior activities, she said. “We aren’t necessarily wanting to ‘clean up’ the parking spots. With weather, sun and constant driving over the spots, the paint will wear down throughout the year. For the next year’s seniors, the spots will simply be painted white as a clean canvas,” Healy said. Healy said the idea has been pitched several times in the past and she’s aware of the school’s concerns. She hopes school officials will take a fresh look for the class of 2023. “We would like the school to be more open minded to our ideas and not just stick to the same answer year after year,” HealyHealysaid.said project advocates met to consider ways to turn the tide in their direction. They considered a school-wide petition, but thought generating community support was the best answer.“Wewanted (our petition) to be more accessible and widespread to the community. We wanted parents and other community members to have the availability to sign and support Andrew Rush Here, North Posey senior students Ava Lowe and Ever Warren take advantage of the wonderful weekend weather to paint Warren’s personal parking space in the North Posey High School parking lot. Photo by Dave Pearce

The taste of this snowcone is a little tart causing little Colton Green to pucker up during the Annual Saint Philip Social held over the weekend. The in-person event, the ﬁrst one in three years, was welcomed. Photo by Dave Pearce

Mount Vernon senior students request ‘senior privilege’

The Indiana Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the Posey County Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday to uphold the board’s decision to deny a Poseyville man’s request for a special exception to town zoning rules to place a storage shed on his property. Derek Collins appeared before the BZA in July 2021 to request a special use permit for the storage unit for a shed he had already moved onto his empty 100 S. Sharp Street property. He told members he was unaware that a permit was needed. Poseyville zoning forbids property owners from building accessory structures without a principal structure on site. Members denied his request and Collins appealed their decision with the Posey County Superior Court.Judge Travis Clowers granted Collins’ appeal on January 25, concluding the board’s decision was not supported by substantial evidence and was arbitrary. The BZA was ordered to issue the special permit. The county filed to appeal Judge Clowers’ decision in late February. The state court cited Poseyville Zoning Ordinance section 153.04(E) that states the purpose of R-3 residential zoning districts is to “provide suitable areas for singlefamily, two-family, and multiple-family dwelling types in suitable environments in a variety of densities to meet the varying requirements of families.”

The Posey County Economic Development Partnership hopes to merge with the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership in 2023. The Evansville Regional Partnership (EREP) was created in 2021 by the merger of the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana and Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville. E-REP focuses on attracting new business, business retention, community development, attracting talent and quality of place growth. Jenna Richardt, E-REP vice president of economic and community development, addressed members of the Posey County Council in the budget hearings following Tuesday’s council meeting at Hovey House and explained that the merge would offer Posey County a variety of services intended to grow the county’s population and economic base. Surrounding counties have already made the same move, she explained. “We have a contract, if allowed, that will begin in 2023 for the amount of $125,683.20,” Richardt said. “The reason we came up with that is that the contracts for each of our public partners are based on a per capita ratio, less (Local Economic Development Organization) LEDO services if needed. Historically, Posey County has paid Posey County Economic Development $100,000 a year. Historically, they paid the Coalition of Southwest Indiana $38,000 a year for a total of $138,000 each year for economic development. With us combining services and then having the LEDO services added, it will go from what you normally pay $138,000 annually to what with Evansville Regional Partnership likely

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Caitlin Ries Funeral Director Charles Edward Thomas, 87, of Poseyville, Ind., born to Wilford and Agnes Ann (Russell) Thomas on April 8, 1935, in New Harmony, Ind., passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his residence in Poseyville, Ind. He graduated from New Harmony High School in 1953, was a member of Local 808 and retired from Whirlpool after 41 years of service. In his younger years he worked for Ermal Aldredge as a wildcat oil driller and also helped at Carl Lupfer Farms. He enjoyed his family and especially his Survivinggrandchildren.arehisﬁve sons: John (Lisa) Thomas of Poseyville, Ind.; Keith (Sheiliea) Thomas of Evansville, Ind., Brian (Gina) Thomas of Evansville, Ind., Kevin (Shari) Thomas of Poseyville, Ind., and David Thomas of Evansville, Ind.; six siblings: Bonnie Huntsman (Lee) of Frostproof, Fla., Phyllis Turner of Mount Vernon, Ind., Carolyn Dickens (Steve) of Evansville, Shelby Mills ( Elmer) of Peoria, Ill., Ken Thomas ( Barbara) of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Denny Thomas (Kala) of New Harmony, Ind.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents: wife of 63 years Vonda Sue Thomas, and seven siblings: Donald, Joe, Elvis, Virgil, Glen Thomas, Wanetta Deckard and Mary Ruth Garrett. Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Ind., with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Poseyville,VisitationInd.was from 10 a.m. until service time, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice for their care and compassion.Inlieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, C/O James Reynolds, 10110 John Will Road, Wadesville, IN 47638. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: alhomes.com.www.werryfuner-

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David Kent Lyke 75, of New Harmony, Ind., passed away on August 14, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. David was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandpa, great grandpa and friend. He was born on July 10, 1947 to Herbert and Virginia (Kemmerling) Lyke. David was a 1965 graduate of New Harmony High School. After graduation he worked on the family farm and was a welder and pipefitter for B & W in Mount Vernon, Ind. He was a member of the United States Army Reserves from 1966 to 1972. David working on his family farm learned to love the land and also his cows over the years. David married Debra Jean Wasson on November 26, 1971. They moved to Biloxi, Miss., where he worked as a pipefitter and shipbuilder at the Pascagoula Shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., later they returned to New Harmony so David could carry out his lifelong dream of farming the family farm. He also drove a truck for Harold Lee Blaylock. Shortly thereafter he started farming with and for Robert Guenther. This is where he would call his life’s work until his retirement around 2001. David was a member of the Arctic Lodge 394 in New Harmony, in as well as a 50 plus year member of the American Legion Post 370 in New DavidHarmony.andDebra Lyke had two sons. John David (Tammy) was born on February 9, 1973, they have two children: Jordan Nikole (great granddaughter Piper) and Wyatt David Lyke (Paige) and (great grandson Rhett). Their youngest son Brent Kemmerling Lyke (Kelly) was born on October 31, 1974, they have three children. Twin boys Ethan John and Evan David Lyke as well as their daughter Elsey Grace Lyke. David also has two younger brothers, Bryan Keith (Toni) Lyke of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Don Steven (Kathy) Gladish of High Springs, Fla., as well as a younger sister Denise Lyke from Robinson, Ill.David was preceded in death by his parents. Herbert Lyke who passed away on June 23, 1966, and Virginia (Kemmerling) who passed away on October 21, 2019. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 19, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Werry Funeral home in New Harmony, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Saturday August 20, 2022 at Werry Funeral home in New Harmony, Ind., with burial in Maple Hill cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Maple Hill cemetery, PO Box 340, New Harmony, IN alhomes.com.onlinemayExpressions47631.ofsympathybemadetothefamilyat:www.werryfuner-

Charles Edward Thomas David “Dave” Allen Perry, 50, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Dave was born in Evansville, Ind., on October 13, 1971 to Ronald Perry and Joan (Elpers) Hudson. He was a 1990 graduate of North High School. Dave spent his entire working career in construction. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He also had a passion for old cars. Dave was a perfectionist and could fix anything. He had a heart of gold, and never met a stranger with his loving and outgoing personality. Above all else, Dave loved spending time with his friends and family. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Dave is survived by his wife, Shannon (Wendt) Perry of Mount Vernon, Ind.; daughters, Taylor Perry of Wadesville, Ind., Katlyn Marshall of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Lauren Marshall of Mount Vernon, Ind.; mother, Joan (Elpers) Hudson (Joe) of Evansville, Ind.; sister, Peggy Herrmann (Eugene) of Wadesville, Ind.; niece, Maddie Collins of Evansville, Ind.; great-niece, Carly Sue Collins of Evansville, Ind.; and by his dogs that he loved dearly, Boots and Brody.Dave was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Perry.Acelebration of Dave’s life will be held at 6 p.m., on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711, with Pastor Julie Wells officiating.Friends may visit from 2 p.m., until service time on Thursday at Browning FuneralMemorialHome. contributions may be made to Chemo Buddies, 3700 Bellemeade Avenue, Suite 118, Evansville, IN Condolences47714. may be made online at ingfuneral.com.www.brown-

Dorothy “Dottie” A. (Yancey) Hansen, 85, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Linda E. White HospiceDottieHouse.was born in Evansville, Ind., on May 26, 1937 to the late Murry “Bill” and Anna “Lee” (Young) Yancey. She began working at the young age of 13 at the Lincoln Inn. Over the years, Dottie worked at a variety of places including Kleitz Green House, Anchor Industries, Ridgeway Optical, and for Dr.Brizius. She spent the majority of her working career at the Hornet’s Nest. Dottie and her husband, Bob, had their own woodworking shop called Khrekho Fekhtori which is Swedish for cracker factory. In her free time, Dottie enjoyed indoor and outdoor gardening, knitting, decorative painting, and cooking. She had a passion for alternative healing modalities. She often offered her family and friends her extensive knowledge of alternative options.Dottie is survived by her daughter, Evelyn “Bambi” Hansen-Davis (Mark) of Evansville, Ind.; sons, Gary D. Hansen and Charles “Chuck” L. Hansen (Virginia), both of Evansville, Ind.; sisters, Helen Blair of Evansville, Ind., Delores Dunville of Evansville, Ind., Pat Fisher (Tom) of Poseyville, Ind.; brother, Michael Yancey of Poseyville, Ind.; grandchildren, Paul M. Dunville, Cody A. Hansen (Nicole), and Logan R. Hansen; and great-grandchildren, Bryce, Avery and Cameron. Dottie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Charles “Bob” Robert Hansen; her parents; and her brother, George “Buddy” Yancey. A celebration of Dottie’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711. Friends may visit from 10 am until service time on Saturday at Browning FuneralMemorialHome. contributions may be made to the Linda E. White Hospice House, 611 Harriet Street, Evansville, IN 47710, or Seton Harvest, 9400 New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN Condolences47720.may be made online at ingfuneral.com.www.brownDorothy A. Hansen Gloria Dean Paul, 91, of Cynthiana, Ind., born to William C. and Mary Edna (Daugherty) Dockery on October 1, 1930, in Evansville, Ind., passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Bethel Manor in Evansville, Ind. Gloria graduated from Central High School in 1949 and married Anthony Paul Sr. that same year. She was member of Saint Wendel Catholic Church and worked as a Qualified Medical Aid at the State Hospital for 26 years. She enjoyed the Bible, rosary, crocheting and crossword puzzles. Surviving are her children: Laurie Ann Paul (Rodger Schenk), Anthony George (Byantha) Paul, Jr., John Wayne (Cheryl) Paul, Sr., and Peter William (Barbara) Paul; daughter-in-law: Leandra Paul; In-laws: Betty & Ed Helfert; 16 grandchildren: Scotty Paul (Lisa), Jeff Paul, Tara Wright (Jeff), Cassandra Smith, Colleen Rincon (Bobby), Sonja Orsburn, Sirena Harmon (Joe), Shelly Paul (Kyle), Johnny Paul, Jr., Christina Mayes (Lance), Senay Paul, Nicki Jost (Terry), April Kissel (Chris), Nick Allen (Carey), Heather Droege (Mike), Terry Johnson, Jr.(Audrey); 37 great-grandchildren, thonyhercedingnephews,alonggreat-great-grandchildren11withseveralnieces,andcousins.Pre-herindeathwereparents;husband:An-Paul,Sr.;sons:Daniel Joseph Paul, Victor Paul; brother: Glover Dockery; sisters: Ellena Beck, Margie Paul, Elzo Bannister, Wilda Fireline and a grandson-inlaw: Tony Smith. A Rosary/ Memorial service will start at 3 p.m. with visitation to follow until 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Ind. Visitation 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. with the Funeral Mass starting at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022, at the Saint Wendel Catholic Church in Saint Wendel, Ind., with burial in Saint Francis Xavier church cemetery in Poseyville, Ind., with Father Ed Schnur officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Saint Wendel Catholic Church Building Fund, 10542 West Boonville New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN Expressions47720.of sympathy may be made to the family online at: alhomes.com.www.werryfunerGloria Dean Paul 4/$1.19 Best Yet Vegetable Oil Oil 24oz24oz $3.39 Keebler Scooby Snacks Snacks 11oz11oz $3.29 Keebler OTG Crackers 11 11.04oz04oz $3.19 Redenbacher Microwave PopcornMicrowave 3pkg3pkg $2.99 Smucker’s Topp Toppingng 11 11-12oz12oz $1.89 Best Yet Mar Marinadesnades 12oz12oz $2.39 Olive Garden Ital an DressingItalian 16oz16oz$3.69

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Note: News in this issue includes: 1922 Chautauqua closes, fair in progress in New Harmony, prospects good for coal at Upton, oil is stuck on Proctor farm, and many news briefs and personals. The 1922 Chautauqua Comes To Close TonightThe 1922 Chautauqua came to a close here Tuesday night and although the numbers on the program were of the usual high standard, the attendance was not what it should have been. The work of Polunin, telepathist and magician, at both the afternoon and evening sessions, was above the ordinary, the audience being extremely mystiﬁed at all times. Polunin blindfolded, drove an automobile through our streets with E.S. Lichtenberger. Mrs. John Walter, Mrs. Merle Wesinger and Miss Clements as occupants and later found a letter previously hidden by a local committee at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. McGregor, 719 Locust Street. He then read the letter while still blindfolded which contained the words: “Three cheers for the Mount Vernon Chautauqua.” He was assisted on the platform by Mrs. Polunin. The lectures, music, and entertainment were inspirational throughout the week. One of the best presentations on the program was the “Pittsburgh Ladies’ Orchestra,” appearing both afternoon and evening Sunday. The “Plover’s Alpine Yodelers,” composed of one family, made an appearance in the afternoon and furnished the closing entertainment, appearing in native costume and playing native instruments. A feature of their program and one which forced a response to the encores was the dance given in (German-Swiss) style.

Sue Catherine (Lyons) Reel-Batteiger, 90, of Evansville, Ind., passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital.Sue was born in Evansville, Ind., on December 1, 1931 to the late Edward E. and Quincie Anne (Wilbanks) Lyons. She graduated from F.J. Reitz High School in 1948. From there, Sue attended DePauw University and then Indiana State University of Evansville (USI). Sue went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oakland City University, and then her Master of Arts from the University of Evansville. She retired from Harrison High School after 25 years as a Reading Specialist. Sue was a faithful member of Howell United Methodist Church where she was the organist for over 50 years. She was also a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood where she had served as president of Chapter BB. Sue was a former member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and past president of the Gamma Theta Chapter. Sue was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution, Captain Henry Vanderburgh Chapter. She was also a member and served on the Board of Directors at the Vanderburgh County Historical Society. Sue was a former member of the American Association of University Women, the YWCA and The Red Hat Society. After retirement, Sue became an active volunteer at Holiday Retirement Village and Leisure Living where she played the piano and led sing-along groups. She also volunteered her time tutoring at Even Start and the adult education program at Cedar Hall School. Her extensive work on genealogy led to her authoring and publishing of three books. Sue will be remembered as a loving mother, wonderful friend, accomplished pianist and organist who traveled the world and led a full life. She will be missed. Sue is survived by her children, Jane Ann Reel of Albany, N.Y., Dale Edward Reel (Jane Ellen) of Evansville, Ind., Connie B. Lovell (Gary) of Evansville, Ind., and Curtis Batteiger of Evansville, Ind.; grandchildren; Amanda Sue Reel of Ann Arbor, Mich., Amber Zagrodzki (Maciej) of Longmont, Colo., Michael Boring (Kayla Tamez) of Evansville, Ind., Byron Batteiger of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Brian Lovell of Evansville, Ind.; great-grandchildren, Halina Zagrodzki, Wyatt Boring, Henry Lovell; nephew, Jeffrey Lyons (Katherine) of Evansville, Ind.; nieces, LeeAnn L. Heller (Bruce) of Stamford, Conn., Rebecca Barnett (David) of West Lafayette, Ind., Roberta Simon (Sam) of Battleground, Ind., Elaine Dziubla (Richard) of Chino Valley, Ariz.; and great nieces and nephews, Patrick, Justin and Natalie Lyons, and Samantha and Lauren Heller. Sue was preceded in death by her first husband of nearly 50 years, Dael Reel in 1999; her second husband, Clayton Batteiger in 2002; a son in infancy, David Reel; her parents, her brother, Lawrence Edward Lyons; sister-in-law, Paula Lyons; and stepson, Keith Batteiger. A celebration of Sue’s life was held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711 with Pastor Gene Backes officiating.Friends visited from 12 noon until 4 p.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2022 and from 1 p.m., until service time on Sunday at Browning FuneralMemorialHome. contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Sue.Condolences may be made online at vicereadingfuneral.com.www.brown-Theywerealoudatherfuneralser-onSunday.

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Short News: Shoe Shop Burglarized - Some time during Wednesday night, burglars entered the L.A. Riecken Shoe Shop, corner of Fourth and College, stealing $1.05 in pennies from the cash register and two pairs of English Walker shoes, sizes seven and eight. Several other pairs were missing. Entrance was gained through a window on the College Avenue, side. Miss Marie Richter Graduates - Miss Marie Richter is a member of a class of four who will graduate as fully trained nurses from the Deaconess Protestant Hospital in Evansville. Graduation from the three years’ training will be held at Zion Church, Evansville, Sunday. Attending will be Mr. and Mrs. John Richter and Miss Lena Dieterle. Sports - One Baseball Game - The Upton Azilies beat the Farmers, 12 to 9 Sunday. Kaufman pitched for Upton. Alldredge and Kemmerling for Farmers. “Rabbit” Hanes scored three runs for Upton.

Fair In Progress In New Harmony - The big Posey County Fair is in progress this week at New Harmony and today, always the big day, will find a record breaking crowd in attendance, including many from this city. The various displays in the floral and agricultural halls and the livestock departments are all well filled and indications point to a very successful fair. The race program of Wednesday was all that could be expected and today’s card promises to be the best ever given in this county. The fair will close their fourday meet tomorrow with a free pace, 2:14 trot, threefourths mile run, and a onehalf mile county pace. Prospects Good For Coal Mine At Upton - According to the present outlook the little village of Upton, four miles west of this city, will soon be a busy place with a coal mine in operation. An Illinois company has a crew of six men at work there sinking an air shaft, and this morning the digging has progressed to a depth of 35 feet. The men have struck a seven-foot vein of slate and are prepared to go to a depth of 100 feet if necessary. The company officials, however, are confident that coal will be struck this week just under the slate vein. The operations are being made on the Herman Alldredge farm. The location is close to the tracks of the L.& N. Railroad Company. Oil Is Struck On The Thos. Proctor Farm - Oil in paying quantities is flowing from the wells on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Proctor, near Corydon, Kentucky, and has attracted the attention of the Standard Oil Company. Recently drillers started work on this farm and not many days of drilling was required until the black fluid appeared. “We’ve struck oil!” The cry echoed throughout that area and people began to pour into Corydon as if there were a big circus in town. Representatives of the Standard Oil Company lost no time in coming in possession of acre after acre of the Proctor farm. The oil from the wells is considered the best and today is producing in paying quantities. Mrs. Proctor, on whose farm the producing wells are located, is a sister of Miss Mary and Lloyd Dixon of this city. The little town of Corydon, not far across the river from Mount Vernon is now enjoying a regular “oil boom.”

New Republican 8th District Chair Brenda Goﬀ and Vice Chair Jon Winkler. Posey COunty’s Goﬀ was selected over the weekend. Photo provided

Ronald E. Goebel, 85, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Ron was born July 15, 1937 in Evansville to the late Edward T. and Helen (Maser) Goebel. He was a 1955 graduate of Mater Dei High School and an avid Saint Louis Cardinals fan. Ron retired from DSM Engineering after many years of service and later worked for United Fidelity Bank for nineteen years. Ron was a veteran of the United States Air Force; he was a faithful member of Saint Philip Catholic Church since 1967 and enjoyed spending time in the Adoration Chapel at the church. He was also a life member of the Westside Sportmen’s Club. Surviving Ron are a daughter, Amy (Robb Curtice) Foster; two sons, Danny (Linda) Goebel and Jeff Goebel and two grandchildren, Victoria and Mitchell Foster.Inaddition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Linda (Riordan) Goebel in 2010 and by two sisters, Vera Schenk and Darlene Rendl. There was a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m., on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Saint Philip Catholic Church, Rev. Ryan Hilderbrand officiating. Burial followed in Saint Philip Church Cemetery.Friends visited with the family from 3 until 7 p.m., on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street and from 9:30 a.m., until service time on Friday at Saint Philip Catholic Church, 3500 Saint Philip Road,MemorialSouth. contributions may be made to Saint Philip CatholicCondolencesChurch. may be made online at funeralhome.com.www.pierreRonald E. Goebel Robert Eldon Hendrix, 100, of Evansville, Ind., passed away on July 30, 2022 at West River Health Campus. He was born July 26, 1922 in Beaumont, Kan., to the late Eursel and Pearl (Ludwig)Robert’sHendrix.father followed oil field work, so he attended about 26 schools before graduating from high school in Fowler, Ind. He worked at the shipyard in Evansville for six months before entering the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Robert served in the Midway Islands for eighteen months and later as part of the Marine Corps occupation of Japan. Most of his working years were spent in the oil fields before eventually becoming owner and operator of Hendrix Brothers Oil Drilling Company with his two brothers and father. Robert was a past member of the Petroleum Club. Robert was one of the best pool players in Evansville for years. He was also known for precision pool cue tip work with professional, Nick Varner, as one of his customers. Robert was a wonderful father and husband. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice; brothers, Allen and Tom Hendrix; infant sister; and nephew, Jim Hendrix.Heissurvived by his son, Steven Hendrix; nieces, Shirley York and Jane Stallard; and nephew, Jay Stallard; and other nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Steve Kunz officiating and burial to follow in BellefontaineVisitationCemetery.will be held from 5 until 7 p.m., on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the funeral home and from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m., service time on MemorialWednesday. contributions may be made to the American Cancer CondolencesSociety.may be made online at neralhome.com.www.schneiderfuRobert Eldon Hendrix Troy Lane Norrington, 56, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away August 14, 2022 at his home. He was born December 20, 1965 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Darrell Scott and Mary Helen (Ricketts)TroyNorrington.hadbeen a laborer for Henry Fligeltaub, Charles Lawrence Homes and TMI Construction. He was a past member of the Eagles 1717. Troy enjoyed hunting and fishing.Hewas preceded in death by nephew, Joshua Norrington.Heis survived by his wife, Lisa (Moore) Norrington; son, Zachary Norrington; brothers, Scott “Scooter” Norrington, Jr. (Laura) and Jason Norrington; several aunts, uncles and cousins. No services are being held. Memorial contributions may be made to Schneider Funeral Home to defray final expenses.Condolences may be made online at neralhome.com.www.schneiderfuTroy Lane Norrington Riverdays Vernon River Days “PAY with www.mtvernonriverdays.com award@mtvernonriverdays.com or mail to Mount Vernon Rivers Days, P.O. Box 225, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 by noon August 19, 2022. Applications will be reviewed and approved by the “PAY IT FORWARD” Award Committee and will be announced at the Mount Vernon River Days Closing Ceremony. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 812781-1104 or email award@ mtvernonriverdays.com. Award Guidelines: 1. Award amount is up to $1,000. (Monies may be divided between more than one organization or group.)

News Briefs And Personals - A big barn on the George Hanshoe farm was destroyed by unknown origin Friday night. The barn contained 4,244 bushels of corn and 40 tons of hay. Upton FarmersFarmers are beginning to plow wheat ground in our vicinity. New Cars - Four have purchased the new Gardner touring car from Lichtenberger Sales. They are: Arthur Bridges, E.D. Fletchall, Andres Ferris and Robert Wheat. Birth - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Suddoth last Thursday, a son. Sick List - Kenneth Crunk (bank bookkeeper) is conﬁned to his home due to illness. Miss Pauline Short is ill at her home with malaria fever. Visits To The City - Ed Deig transacted business in this city Tuesday. C.H. Nolan, Ed Schneider and Walter Redman were in the city Saturday and gave us a call. Sunday Visit - Bonnie Whipple, Dora Welborn, Francis Denbo, and Wilma Marshall spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hedges and family. Attending Methodist Camp At Santa Claus - Mr. And Mrs. George Morlock, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morlock and daughter, Dorothy, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Topper, Misses Elfreida Schmitzer, Elfreida Morlock, Alice Rose, Pearl Hargrove, and Messrs. Arthur Rose, Edward and Alfred Beste, George, Ralph, and James Morlock. News From 125 Years Ago - Marriage Licenses - Charles Anderson and Katie Rose; Ed Simpson and Julia Endicott; and George Wilson and Flora Moore. Note: We were sorry to hear of the loss of an avid reader, Wilma (Schmitzer) Jacobs - who knew everybody in Mount Vernon and vicinity, especially Zoarville. She will be greatly missed.

August 18 - Beth Nelson, Anita Underwood, Sandra Garrison, Margie Tomes, Dianne Roadcapp, Anita Warensford, Tori Crawford, Ron Muensterman August 19 - Cynthia McCann, Max Proctor, Lischelle Carner, Marjorie Burkhart, Russell Munsterman, Parker Spillman, Gayle E. Williams, Joseph J. Eﬃnger, Eva Miller

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Keck-Gonnerman meeting takes place the ﬁrst Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., at their building located at the fairgrounds.

PC Historical upcoming schedule On Saturday, September 3, the Historical Society will be hosting the 50th Anniversary of Bull Island, a rock festival that took place on Labor Day Weekend of 1972 near Griffin, Ind., on Bull Island, an event that drew between 200,000 and 300,000 people. There will be an exhibit of many historical items that have been donated and collected by the Society, which will be on display at the American Legion in Mount Vernon, at the corners of Second and Walnut streets.OnOctober 22, the Society will have a celebration of its own, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Posey County Historical Society. On August 20, the Society will participate in the United Federal Community Days in Mount Vernon.

PCCF accepting applications for Lilly Endowment scholarship THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE A5S SOCIALOCIALAUGUST 16, 2022 IMM ramping up for Salute to Veterans of WWII It’s that time of year when the Indiana Military Museum (IMM) is ramping up for Salute to the Veterans of WWII event. This is our biggest and probably most popular event. Join us on Saturday, September 3 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, September 4 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event will take place at the IMM, 715 South Sixth Street, Vincennes, Ind. Musuem Admission $8 for adults, $5 children, seniors and veterans $1 discount. WWII free admission, parking $3. Wolfgang free summer concerts Come and listen to the Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus in a free concert on Sunday, August 28 at First UMC Wesley Hall, located at 601 Main Street in Mount Vernon. This event will start at 5 p.m. Beneﬁt Dinner, Dance for Spindler On June 18, 2022, Tammy Spindler was involved in an ATV accident causing serious injury to her spinal cord resulting in paralysis. To raise funds, a beneﬁt dinner & dance will be held on October 22, 2022 at Saint James Madden Hall. Auctions will also be held at this event.

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The 2023 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.

Enjoying some leisure time out of the oﬃce and helping raise money for a good cause are, left to right, Jason Hoehn, Tom Snyder, Zach Hogan, and Ethan Morlock. Although this team did not win the event, the Poseyville Kiwanis Club was a winner as the event raised needed ﬁnances for services provided by the club. Photo by Dave Pearce

August 16, 30 at 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Story Time - Join us in-person at the library at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays from August 16 to September 27. There will be stories and rhymes and activities. Registration for children ages three to five is required and begins August 1. If the registration is full, please join the waiting list. August 18 at 10 a.m. - Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshop - This free series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. There are still several seats available. We will be meeting in the Ohio/Wabash room for these workshops. If you have questions or would like to take part call 812-8383286. Must provide your own art supplies for this program. August 18, 25 at 3:30 p.m. - Laughs and Crafts - Join us in-person at the library on Thursdays from August 18 to September 29 at 2 p.m. for Laughs and Crafts. There will be jokes, activities, stories, and a craft. Registration for students going into kindergarten to fifth grade will be required and begins August 1. If the registration is full, please join the waiting list. August 22, 29 at 9:30 a.m. - Baby/Toddler Story TimeJoin us in-person at the library at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays from August 15 to September 26. There will be a story, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. Registration for children 0 to 36 months is required and begins August 1. If registration is full, please join the waiting list. August 23 at 10 a.m. - Introduction to Browning Genealogy and Local History - Join us for an introduction to Browning Genealogy’s databases. They will show you how to navigate their website and find your family history. No registration required. We will be in the Ohio Meeting Room. August 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - APL’s Adult Trivia Tuesday - Tease your brain, eat snacks and win prizes. Be a team of one or up to four adults. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 6 p.m. Registration begins August 1. Your team only needs to register once. We will be in the Ohio Meeting Room. August 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. - BINGO! - Adults and teens are welcome to join us for coffee and bingo. No registration required, and prizes will be awarded. We will be in the Ohio Meeting Room. August 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Dungeons and Dragons - Join us for a short campaign. Bring dice and character sheets if you have them, some will be provided if you don’t. Registration is required. We will be in the Ohio Meeting Room.

debate about dinosaurs and the Bible. My wife and I moved to Evansville a couple of months ago and have been visiting different churches. Many of them have a common thread, more or less: Most of the congregations have gray or white hair. These churches hold a more traditional worship service, singing the old hymns that we grew up singing. The only music is played on a piano or organ. While they bring back great memories, it is sad to see that there were only a handful of younger people in the crowds. After talking to several members, I learned that as the congregations dwindled, they were not being replaced by a younger generation. What a shame. So I guess my point is that we are living a new type of slow extinction of traditional Christian worship. The dinosaurs, in this case, are both the congregation and the physical churches. There are thousands of them closing each year, but the statistics are over the place and make it difficult to find a true number, but it is a downward spiral. Younger people just don’t seem interested in being part of any kind of denomination these days, so many churches are now morphing their structures and activities to entice the younger generation’s interest. Involving younger people in activities besides worship seems to help build a young adult membership. Adding a location where these younger people can meet; a “hang out” place, maybe a cafe, game room, relax seating arrangements, and music, can help attract new students. This country needs a revival. It is painful to watch places of worship withering away. Our country has never needed God more than now. A great event may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs but a greater event will arrive one day to save God’s children from extinction. Amen. of the Dinosaurs...Again

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Tickets are $30 per person and may be purchased by contacting: Gayle Spindler 812-664-8984, Barb Barrett 812-6644140, or Vicki Spindler 812-550-8030. Any donation of items for the auction would be greatly appreciated and can be made by contacting one of the following: Joan Livers 812-568-8157 or Carol Schmidt 812-453-3781. Knights sponsor Bingo on Aug. 27 The Knights of Columbus of Corpus Christi and Saint Philip are sponsoring a Bingo on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Saint Philip Gymnasium. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the Bingo begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 for a packet of 20 regular games and includes a packet of four special games. Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Nachos with cheese, Popcorn and Drinks will be available. Immanuel UCC looking for singers and bell ringers Immanuel UCC, is looking for those who like to sing and/or for those who would like to ring bells in a bell choir. The Vocal Choir would sing during the 10 a.m. Sunday morning worship, and then meet following worship (about 11 a.m.) for a brief practice. The Bell Choir would ring bells once a month, and their practice is TBA. Immanuel Church is a welcoming place. No prior experience needed: simply a love of music. If interested, please call the church at 812 985-3115 or the pastor at 812 453-3381.

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The Posey County Community Foundation is again pleased to offer the LECSP for its 26th year in Posey County. Amy Smith, the Community Foundation’s Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact, says, “The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is a great opportunity for Posey County high school seniors, and I am excited to be a part of the process that will recognize student achievements and goals. The scholarship will make an enormous impact on the recipient’s life and help them excel in their educational endeavors and beyond.”

74:12-14 Yet God is my King from long ago, who performs acts of salvation in the midst of the earth. You divided the sea by Your strength, you broke the heads of the sea monsters in the waters. You crushed the heads of Leviathan. The dinosaurs were very big, but the Bible reminds us that God is greater and that it was He who formed these beasts to start with. I love science, space, and big explosions. For many years I have been fascinated about the theory of the Chicxulub crater, buried under the Yucatan Peninsula, near the communities of Chicxulub Puerto and Chicxuloub Pueblo. The date of this impact meshes with the

The 34th Annual ‘Big Whopper Liar’s contest is rapidly approaching. If you have a story you would like to share that’s not on the up and up or enjoy listening to some farfetched stories, the place to be is Murphy Auditorium, 419 Tavern Street in New Harmony, Ind., at 7 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022. Bring the entire family and join us for an exciting evening in the finest of storytelling entertainment with special guests ‘Clif the Drifter’ and other celebrities. Admission for the contest is $10 per person. So…see if you can catch a ‘Whopper’ or maybe throw one yourself. For your entry form, tickets or more information please contact: Jeff Fleming: 618-395-8491; Jeff Greenwell: 812-457-7076; and A. Scott Huck: 812-963-5198. Tickets will also be available at Murphy Auditorium Night of Show. PC Christmas Assistance Program applications now available

2022, before 12 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 Community Foundation, and their names will be submitted to ICI for the 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 million. 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.

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 2023 and receive their diploma no later than June 30, 2023; • intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an eligible college or university in Indiana; and • meet the criteria specific to their local community foundation. Students may learn more about the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Posey County and apply for this scholarship by visiting andprogram.lilly-endowment-community-scholarship-https://www.Poseycountycf.org/ApplicationsmustbecompletedsubmittedbyTuesday,September6,

August 20 - Everett Hein, Cinda Barton, Gina G. Gray, Kris Scaraﬁa, Bailey Mercer, Alex Burkhart, Matt Sturgell, Don Hansen, Gene Culiver, Sheila Lacey, Beatrice Quirk, Celeste Wade, Gayle Williams, Ralph Billman, Ann Elverson August 21 - Scot A. Osborne, Jordan Lyke, Cally Miller, Shelley Powell, Bob Garris August 22 - Exa Kay Lindsey, Marty A. Gray, Mickey Grimm, Mike Slagle, Ken Weinzapfel, Melanie Ries, Mark Eﬃnger, Fred Frayser, Celeste Eisterhold, Patsy Tuley 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.

~ Bro. Terry Atchison Job 40:15-18 Behold, Behemoth, which I made as I made you; he eats grass like an ox. Behold, his strength in his loins, and his power in the muscles of his belly. He makes his tail stiﬀ like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are knit together. His bones are tubes of bronze, his limbs like bars of Psalmiron.

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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 Family Matters, Trustee’s office, or Trinity United Church of Christ at 505 Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 12 by Noon. Don’t delay in getting you completed application turned in before the deadline. Eligible families with children will be notified by mail by early December when and where to pick up the gifts for their children. E. 4th Street | Mount Vernon, IN 812-838-2248 www.gertonautosales.com

DAR News by Donna Creek

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August 16 - Norma Jean Uhde, Greg Renshaw, Betty Huck Armstrong, Linda Sue Alsop, Pam Moutray, Alta Fay Goldman, Ed Robison, Betty Wilson, Terry Bryant August 17 - Steve Huck, Nina Gross, Valerie Morrow, Lillian Butler, Angela Deckard, Goldie Shepherd, Breanna Johnson, Vincenzo Mittino, Pat Crowdus

The Dubois County Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution hosted the Southwestern district meeting August 6, 2022 in Ireland, Ind. Those attending from the General Thomas Posey chapter were Terri Branson, Sarah Reis, Linda Downen, Beth Dingman and Donna Creek. Before lunch members attended informative workshops pertaining to their oﬃce in their chapter. Our chapter received several awards for projects completed. Linda Downen was credited for submitting the photographs of the New Harmony Bridge for the cover page and the month of October in the ‘2023 Indiana Points of Interest’ calendar. Upon leaving the meeting each member received a ‘thank you’ bag for their attendance. For more information on DAR contact Regent Terri Branson 812-985-5025 or Registrar Barbara Smith 812781-1104.

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Welcome to the Weekly Wildcat where we highlight a Mount Vernon High School student and their involvement in both their school and community. Haley Rutledge is a senior at Mount Vernon High School. She is involved in a variety of clubs and sports.Tell me about yourself. My name is Haley Rutledge and I am a senior at MVHS this year. I am a part of the varsity golf and swim teams. I am the student council president, as well as a member of Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Atheltes, Student Athletic Council, and National Honor Society. Tell me about your family. My family consists of my mom (Amy Rutledge), dad (Joe Rutledge), brother (Zach Rutledge), sister (Andrea Rutledge), as well as numerous other relatives. My family is all pretty close and we love doing things together. My parents always push my siblings and myself to do what is best for us and support us in every decision, as well as every event in which we participate. They rarely miss any of our games, meets, or matches. I am very thankful for their love and support through my years. What is a fun fact about you that many people don’t know? I am scared of pretty much any insect, even lady bugs. What words do you live by? Don’t be too hard on yourself and always look on the bright side of things. What is a funny or your favorite memory that relates to your involvement at school or the community? For student council last year, I had to speak about being involved during the freshman orientation. Since this was the first time I had spoken in front of a crowd that large, I got super nervous and ended up laughing during the entire speech. What inspired you to become student council president? I have always loved being in officer positions in clubs through junior high and high school. I feel like they helped improve my leadership skills and grow as a person overall. When I was offered the position to be president my junior year, I was super glad to be able to lead student council for the next two years. What do you enjoy doing (out of school activities and/or for fun) during your free time? In my free time, I enjoy golfing, as well as just hanging out with my friends and family. What advice would you share with younger elementary or middle school students? Get involved in all that you can; it makes school a lot more enjoyable. What plans do you have for the future? In the future, I plan to go to college at Western Kentucky University, but I am currently undecided on my major. With the support of her family, Haley is successfully balancing academics, athletics, and leadership activities. Her active engagement at MVHS sets a good example for underclassmen. Wild t h th it ? Wildcat Haley Rutledge 9

“It will be a busy few weeks getting ready. The contractors turn the building over to us on August 19. We’ll be busy hanging clings on windows, delivery of food, and with employee training until then. I look forward to getting open and serve the community. We seem to have a good crew. We’ll be ready to go when the times comes. Then I’m sure I will stay around every day for several weeks.

In the art gallery on the second ﬂoor of the Working Men’s Institute are some paintings made by local artists, but they are not recent artworks. One that we catalogued recently is an oil painting of a group of men and dogs camping. It looks as if it were painted from a photograph. According to the records, this is a painting of the members of the “Artful Anglers” club with “Mr. Thrall’s dogs.” In 1886 they purchased 4 acres of land on Black River to use for their campground. The members of the club at that time were Thomas Mumford Jr., Eugene S. Thrall, Horace P. Owen, Ernest D. Owen, Homer Lichtenberger, Dr. Daniel Neal, and Joel W. Hiatt.The names of the dogs are not recorded.

Upcoming at the WMI: The New Harmony Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market Presented by the WMI will be each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon through fall. Last day of market TBA. Kiwanis Story Time will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24 and Thursday, August 25. Please call 812-682-4806 or e-mail librarian@workingmensinstitute. org to register your child. Weaving From Start to Finish, an register.812-682-4806day.tofrom25heldweaving,workshopintensiveaboutwillbefromAugusttoAugust27,10a.m.4p.m.eachPleasecallto Admission to all lectures is free. Lectures are recorded and available in several formats. DVD and Blu-ray may be checked out at the library. They are also available on YouTube. Links are posted on our Facebook page.

By Lois Mittino Gray Live Mas! The long-awaited Taco Bell restaurant in Mount Vernon is planning its Grand Opening for Wednesday, August 24 at 10 a.m. After Mayor Bill Curtis and other dignitaries do the honors with a ribbon-cutting, everyone can come on in and “run for the border” until 2 a.m. Extensive hours for the popular fast-food franchise are set at an 8 a.m. opening every morning with closing time at 2 a.m. during the week and 3 a.m. on weekends, Friday and Saturday. “Live Mas” means “Live More” or “Live Big.” It is the official national slogan of Taco Bell that weaves through its menu offerings and advertisements. It is meant to signify a move from the idea of “food as fuel” to food as an experience and lifestyle. “We aim to follow the company’s philosophy of enriching the lives of its customers and employees in everything it does. We are getting ready to open a wonderful place in this community,” explained Tina Edmaiston, Taco Bell’s Area Coach for the Mount Vernon location. Tina is the Area Coach over eight stores now in southwest Indiana including Jasper, Ferdinand, Princeton, Booneville, Evansville’s Green River Road and Lloyd Expressway locations, and Loogootee, the one just opened this past December. They are all part of a larger company, Bell American, which owns over 300 fast food stores, with headquarters in Indianapolis.Thenew building, located at 1328 East Fourth Street (Highway 62) and the corner of State Street, across from the Arby’s, is one of the corporation’s newest models. The structure has a front entrance with a porch and awning that most stores do not have. The brightly decorated building in purple, teal, blue, and white seats about thirty customers. It will have a drive-up window and a small patio. “Swag” bags will be available for new customers attending the grand opening, filled with color-changing cups, sunglasses, purple pens with heads of fluffy hair, and even Taco Bell Chapstick.TheGeneral Manager for the Mount Vernon store is Ryan Walden. Walden was formerly the Assistant Manager at the Green River Road store before his promotion. The team is working to complete their staff. Open employee interviews were held at the Alexandrian Public Library on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Persons interested in applying for a position at the new restaurant need to hurry as Thursday, August 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. will be the last one at the site. Other ways to apply is to text BELL 97211 or go to the website bellamerican.com/careers.

This week’s Viking Pride recipient is Max Renshaw. Max is going to be a senior and captain of the Boy’s Tennis Team this year. Max plays number one singles and is looking to repeat his success this season, as he went to state last year. Here is more about Max: Tell me about yourself. I am going into my senior year, and I consider myself to be a hard worker. I enjoy almost every sport, and I like to participate in church activities and events. How long have you been in the activity? I have been playing tennis since fourth grade. Tell me about your role, responsibilities, and/or involvement in this activity. I am a senior now, so I have to be a leader to my other teammates. With my success last year, I have a lot of expectations on how I should perform this year. Therefore, I always need to be focused. What do you enjoy most about the activity? I like practicing with my team. We play a lot of games and do other fun things. It is not an easy sport because tennis is definitely a mind game. What keeps you interested and involved in your activity? I am hoping to play tennis in college, so I need to keep doing my best while I play. What other activities are you involved in? I am part of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Tell me about your family. I have two siblings. Avery is my twin and Sibyl is a year younger than me. They are pretty good at giving advice. My parents have been great, and they are always pushing me towards success and doing the right thing. What do you enjoy doing (out of school activities and/ or for fun) during your free time? I actually really enjoy playing golf. I just wish I was better at it. I enjoy hunting and getting involved with my church as well. What advice would you share with younger elementary or middle school students? I would have to say keep your options open, and God will put things where they need to be. What is a fun fact about you that people may not know? I am a pretty solid ping pong player. What is your favorite quote and why? Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face - Mike Tyson. My dad told me this before I went to state for tennis. It is evident that Max will make a great senior leader for his tennis team. He is a hard worker and whatever he sets his mind to, he achieves. Good luck to Max and the rest of the tennis team as they start off their season.

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“We have about 20 employees hired so far, but shift leads and crew are still needed. We would like to open with about 35 employees, so feel free to apply,” Tina urged. “We will rent a van to take new employees down to the Lloyd location for training.” The menu will be standard Taco Bell fare with LTO’s (limited time offers) that change every six weeks. The TB menu serves made-toorder and customizable tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, vegetarian options, and desserts. The specialties menu features all-time favorites like the Chalupa Supreme and the Crunchwrap Supreme.Themost popular menu item is the BT Five Layer Burrito and the various $5 LTO boxes. Tina said her favorite is just a plain old crunchy hardshell taco. On August 17, the new feature is a Double Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito. “The Mexican Pizza is coming back for good. It will return to the menu on September 15. When we took it off the menu, there were so many complaints. Now that’s its back in some places and it is selling seven times more than anticipated,” Tina noted. She described the palate pleaser’s ingredients. It is made with a deep fried tortilla base topped with beans and meat and then another shell, topped with pizza sauce, tomatoes, and cheese. People are buying them like crazy. I can hardly keep them in stock.” Special drinks will be available at the restaurant, too. The Brisk® Dragon Paradise Sparkling Iced Tea brings dragon fruit, hibiscus extract, and berry flavors to the cup. The newest freeze is Mango Whip blended with sweet vanillaEdmaistoncream. is very experienced with the workings of the retail world. “I started with Taco Bell seven years ago as a General Manager of the Washington and Princeton stores. Before that, I was at Walmart. I became an Area Coach two years ago. It keeps me busy. I try to visit every one of my stores at least once a week to meet with the General Managers. When asked if Tina had concerns about being another Mexican food place in town when there are already three such restaurants here, she replied, “Not really. We don’t actually compete with the sit-downs. We feel our rates are very reasonable and family-oriented. If a couple wants to go out for dinner one evening at a sit down restaurant and maybe have a cocktail with dinner, it is easy to spend $35-40 dollars. At Taco Bell, you can feed a family of six easily for that much.” Taco Bell is very community-oriented and has fun nationwide promotions. “Steal A Base, Steal A Taco” for example, ran during the World Series for free tacos. The company sponsors a Live Mas Scholarship for Taco Bell employees and a separate scholarship that is open to everyone. Tina is very interested in feedback on what customers like. “I read reviews and comments multiple times a day. I get back with the General Managers right away if there is a negative comment we need to address and I do appreciate the good ones, too.”

River Days planned for Sept. 9-10

• The next board meeting is slated for Monday, August 15 at 5:45 p.m. in the Media Center of Mount Vernon Senior High School.

Ask Amy Koch A monthly column from the Executive Director of the Charles Ford Retirement Communities of New Harmony Speaking on the Home’s unique culture, its very special location, and introducing the people involved.

• The board confirmed the employment of Teresa Bloodworth to replace Schenk as the high school Assistant in Vocal Music. Susan Scheck moved on to be hired as the high school Drama Coach, replacing Kevin Roach. Schenk brings many years of dance and theater experience to the position. Charlotte Johnson will work in high school food services. She has 33 years of food service experience. Allison Moudy will also work in high school food services.

The Total Operations Fund for 2023, the only one using monies generated from tax levy according to state formula, is $14,126,353. That number reflects a change of $1,633,748. This is up from 2022’s figure of $12,492,605. The Rainy Day Fund, which gets no property tax money, is now at $775,000. The 2023 Education Fund is set at $16,816,279, up 8.25 percent from last year. This fund does not use property tax money either, but is funded directly from the state per pupil assessment. The fourth fund, Debt Service, uses no property tax and varies depending on the actual debt required for bond payment payback. The Capital Projects Fund for 2023 has a figure of $4,694,400. Harris told what types of projects are planned and what is being done at each of the five schools.Inother school board action:•the board accepted the resignations, effective immediately, of Kailey Carroll as a teacher assistant in Special Education at West Elementary School, Patricia Lynn Culley-Sims as a junior high PE/Health teacher and Paul Quinzer as a high school Science teacher. Melinda Girot resigned as the high school head nurse and Susan Schenk resigned as a high school Assistant in Vocal Music. Olivia Schneider will no longer be a junior high teacher assistant and lifeguard. Mike Wheaton will no longer assist to coach high school football on a quarter stipend.

The Mount Vernon River Days planning committee is thrilled to celebrate their 15th Anniversary on Friday and Saturday, September 9-10, 2022. Returning are fan favorites such as fireworks, inflatables, parades, Little Miss and Mr. Pageant, Car Show, Bike Show, antique tractors and much more. Of course, craft and food vendors will be there for all your shopping and munchy needs.

By Lois Mittino Gray The Mount Vernon Board of Trustees took a gamble back in 2020 by hiring the firm of Performance Services, Inc., of Indianapolis to do renovations of their old existing energy equipment and maintenance measures, much of it already approaching its life expectancy. Did it payMembersoff? of the Mount Vernon School Board were given the Year 2 Energy Savings Performance Report for June 2021 to May 2022 at their August 1 meeting. Deemed a great success by administrators, the efficiency project totals measured for that time period surpassed the guaranteed savings the company projected. The measured annual savings of $145,194 was verified to actually be $192,537. This is a difference of $47,343 or 32.6 percent more money put back into Mount Vernon coffers. These renovations included items in all school buildings, such as new air handlers, efficient lighting, and window replacement to name a few. As is usually done in midsummer, the board heard two separate presentations on the proposed 2023 school budget. At their last meeting on July 18, Program Director Bo Harris presented figures for the Education and Rainy Day Funds. At this meeting, he reviewed and discussed with the board proposed school revenue and expenditure budgets for the Debt Service Fund, Operations Fund, Capital Projects Plan, Bus Replacement Plan, and Facilities and Equipment Plan for use in establishing the 2023 calendar year budgets. With these budget figures in mind, school board members will scrutinize them closely and will grant permission to advertise them publicly at their next regular meeting on August 15. August 23 is the projected publication date and the public hearing is set for the September 19 regular meeting. Adoption is expected to take place at the October 3 meeting.

Autumnfest Pageant seeks contestants

• The board granted Heather Cash a nonpaid medical leave of absence from August 11 to the end of the first semester of the 2022-23 school year as requested.

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Bill FuneralDenning,Director

Equipment gamble pays off for MSDMV

The Smoke on the Ohio KCBS BBQ Competition is in their 14th year with River Days and will once again have smokers from near and far competing for the best tasting, mouth-watering BBQ this side of the Mississippi.River Days is excited to partner with the American Legion Post 5 in bringing back the Half-Pot Drawing that awarded over $3,600 to a lucky winner last year. Tickets will be on sale Looksoon.formore information as it is available such as registration forms for both parades and the Little Miss and Mr. Pageant on the website www.mtvernonriverddays or on our Facebook page Mt. Vernon River Days. River Days is still accepting craft/info/ food vendors and Smoke on the Ohio still has room for more BBQ teams. All applications can be found on our website www.mtvernonriverdays.com.Ifyouhaveanyquestions about River Days or being a vendor or sponsor please contact us thru Facebook, our website or 812-483-2922.

Along with other primary care nursing duties, Tracy spends several hours each week in the luxury care spa area helping individual residents take a whirlpool bath. She enjoys watching the relaxation cross each resident’s face as begin to relax while surrounded by pulsating whirlpool jets in the warm water bath. “Spa therapy is amazing,” Tracy says, “and a warm bath is rejuvenating. I see stress just melting away. The atmosphere we’ve created in the room allows for a very soothing and renewing experience.” Amenities, including facemasks, fragrant sprays and lotions, are available to enhance the overall experience. Tracy describes the ways she assists each resident depending on their comfort and capability, giving them as much privacy as they want, so they have time to soak up the warmth and security they feel in the enclosed tub.Once bathing is ﬁnished, the water is drained, the resident steps out wrapped in a warm towel. “If they want, I apply lotion to their skin and massage their feet and hands,” Tracy explains, as she points to the numerous lotions on display. She says when each individual returns to their apartment they are often ready for a nap. “They love being pampered by this spa-like experience,’ she said, “plus, their families appreciate the compassionate care that is expressed through this form of therapy.”

WMI offers free weaving class

The Poseyville Autumnfest committee is looking for contestants for the Poseyville Autumnfest Pageant to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2021, at 11 a.m. Young ladies in grades seven-nine will vie for Autumnfest Princess and ladies in grades 10-12 will vie for Autumnfest Queen. A $50 award will be given to the Princess and a $100 award will be given to the Queen at the end of their reign. Ladies must live in the North Posey School district or attend North Posey Jr. High or North Posey High School. Private school and home school students areThereeligible.will be an informational meeting September 8, at the Poseyville Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Entry forms can be picked up at North Posey Junior and Senior High School offices or at PoseyvilleKiwanis.org. Click on the Autumnfest link. For more information contact Mary Korff at 812-673-4607.

During her June lecture at the New Harmony Working Men’s Institute, Amy Koch, executive director at the Charles Ford Retirement Community, was asked to define the community’s unique culture. Her answer focused on the relationship that develops between caregivers and residents. This column begins a series in which Amy describes the community by introducing these committed caregivers. Tracy Madison Bromm, a Licensed Practical Nurse, drives more than an hour from Bruceville (which is north of Vincennes, Indiana), to New Harmony, each morning, and then home again each evening, just so she can give care to the residents at the Charles Ford Retirement Community.Tracy began working nights at Charles Ford in 2021 during the pandemic. She says her experience here is very different from what she encountered before as an agency nurse in larger facilities. She explains that she quickly fell in love with the people with whom she works and the residents for whom she provides care. She attributes the unique culture to an intimacy that grows between the caregivers and the residents due to the Community’s smaller size. Residential capacity at Charles Ford is 25. Currently, there are 22 residents with around 30 employees, representing a slightly more than one to one caregiver to resident ratio. “Nothing will ever cause a staffing shortage at Charles Ford,” Tracy declares, “because when there’s a need, everybody just pitches in. If there’s a storm coming, off-work staff members just show up at the door without being called in,” she explains. “I had never experienced that kind of commitment until I came to work here.”

Mike, Brooke and Bennett Sutton stand in line for ice cream at the Saint Philip Summer Social held for the ﬁrst time in three years over the weekend. Photo by Dave Pearce

• In athletics, Andrew Johnston was hired on half stipend as an assistant high school football coach. He has three years of experience coaching football and is a Physical Education teacher at Farmersville Elementary School. Robert Warren Walker will be the seventh grade football coach. He has done junior high coaching in some previous years and has been involved in cub football for thirteen years.

Adley Kittinger prepares to shoot baskets at the Saint Philip Social Basketball booth manned by Allen Gansman on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce

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A free weaving class is being offered at the Working Men’s Institute. “Weaving from Start to Finish: An Immersive Weaving Workshop” will take place August 25, 26, and 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the WMI. The workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Learn how to warp a loom and weave cloth of your own design in this comprehensive weaving class. All the steps from designing the warp, measuring the threads, winding the warp and threading the loom through weaving and finishing will be covered. Students will weave on table looms to create a scarf or runner in their choice of colors, textures, and patterns. There will be time enough to complete the entire process, guided by a professional weaver and teacher. This workshop is made possible by an Arts Project Grant from the Indiana Arts Commission and by the sponsorship of the Working Men’s Institute. There will be no fee for the classes, just a commitment to attend all sessions of this unique learning arts experience.Theinstructor for the class is Peggy Taylor, of the Raintree Cottage Textile School in New Harmony. Equipment and supplies will be provided for each participant. The class is limited to 14 students, ages teen through adults. The classroom space is accessible by the WMI elevator, and Covid precautions will be in place. To register, call the Working Men’s Institute at 812-682-4806. Join us in August at the WMI and learn to turn fiber into fabulous fabric.

In addition to providing the luxury spa bathing experience, Tracy observes residents in the exercise room, and in other activities of daily living, as needed.Sheattests to her love for the Charles Ford community: “Just know that in five years, I’m moving in,” she laughs, “and I’ve already picked out my room.” But for now, Tracy says she’s blessed and satisfied to be a caregiver. She describes the benefits of working at Charles Ford as phenomenal with flexible hours, paid time off vacation time, sick time, and a 401k retirement fund. “What more could you want?” she asks.

• The board also approved the creation of a job description for a position titled Utility Bus Driver, as requested by Dr. Charles Seifert, Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation. This person would be on standby for substitute route coverage and other duties as requested with the understanding that an additional driver will not be•hired.School Superintendent Matt Thompson acknowledged the achievements of three students with Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) who competed at the 2022 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in San Diego, California.. To participate at this level, a student had to place in the top two at the State Leadership Conference. Congratulations to the following students for their awards at the silver level: Parker Gross and Ariana Shepherd, Abbi Dosher and Calee Schneider and Lily Denning, Sophie Kloppenburg, and Sadie Redman and to Tammy Schneider, FCCLA sponsor.

Township of property location: Black Common street address of property: 809 North Canal Street, Mt Vernon, IN 47620 Property tax ID: 65-27-05-432-009.000-018 Attorney: Nicholas M. Smith Attorney Number: 31800-15 Law Firm: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC Contact Number: 614-220-5611 The sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings.

- Theft - Caller advised she was getting items together to sell items and noticed someone has stolen her daughter’s TV and Xbox, are both missing. She does not know who has taken them - Allyn Drive, Mount Vernon 6:52 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised daughter is outside residence and male subject has daughter’s kid in house locked up - Main Street, Cynthiana August 3 9:46 a.m. - Threatening - Advised ex-boyfriend is refusing to leave apartment and threatening her - Second Street, Mount Vernon August 4 10:11 a.m. - Assault - Caller advised female subject came to Date & Time Sale: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 1:00 pm Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $66,494.27 Cause Number 65D01-2102-MF-000053 Plaintiff: RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Defendant: KERRI A. DUKE and DAVID W MILLER, ET. AL. 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 following described real estate located In Posey County, Indiana, to-wit: Lot Number Twenty-six (26) In Prices First Addition to Prices Station, now the incorporated Town of Griffin, Indiana, except Eighteen (18) feet off the south side thereof. Commonly Known as: 223 N MAIN STREET, GRIFFIN, IN 47616 Parcel No. Together65-24-06-323-004.000-021withrents,issues,incomeand profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-73, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this reel estate upon the owners. An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement mother or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriffs Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the nest available ask (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 end advertising costs. Matthew C. Gladwell, Plaintiff Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 30493-49 Reisenfeld and Associates, LPA LLC By: Kaitlyn Kittinger, Administrative Assistant 3982 Red Bank Road Phone: 812-838-1321 Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513)322-7030 Bethel 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 2, August 9, August 16,2022 - hspaxlp 2022-230 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriffs Sale File Number: 65-22-0015-SS Sale Date & Time of Sale: 9/22/2022 at 1:00 pm Cause Number: 65D01-1906-MF-000251 Judgment to be Satisfied: $84,751.59 Plaintiff: US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust Defendant: ALEC T. HENN TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 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 hour of 1:00 pm of said day as listed above, at 2755 State Road 49, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Posey County, Indiana: Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section One (1), Township Seven (7) South, Range Twelve (12) West, lying in Posey County, Indiana, more particularly described as commencing at the Southeast corner of said quarter quarter section and running thence North 0 degrees 20 minutes 30 seconds East One Hundred One and Ninetyone Hundredths (101.91) feet to a point in the centerline of State Highway #62; thence South 87 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds West One Hundred Sixty and Thirty-two Hundredths (160.32) feet; continue thence North 83 degrees 08 minutes 30 seconds West One Hundred Eighty-six and Two Hundredths (186.02) feet to a point; continue thence North 78 degrees 25 minutes West Two Hundred Forty-one and Eighteen Hundredths (241.18) feet to the place of beginning; thence North 12 degrees 53 minutes East Twenty- nine and Seventy Hundredths (29.70) feet; thence North 14 degrees 15 minutes 30 seconds East Two Hundred Seventy-nine and Seventy-six Hundredths (279.76) feet; thence North 22 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds West Fifty-three and Forty-three Hundredths (53.43) feet; thence North 53 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds West Forty-seven (47) feet; thence South 62 degrees 14 minutes West Fifty-one and Ninety-five Hundredths (51.95) feet; thence South 50 degrees 43 minutes West One Hundred Fifty-one and Fifty-nine Hundredths (151.59) feet; thence South 81 degrees 23 minutes West Twenty-nine and Eighty-two Hundredths (29.82) feet; thence South 9 degrees 52 minutes 30 seconds West One Hundred Eighty-two and Thirty-six Hundredths (182.36) feet; thence South 7 degrees West Thirty (30) feet to a point in the centerline of State Highway #62; thence South 78 degrees 25 minutes East Two Hundred Fourteen and Eighty-nine Hundredths (214.89) feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 11320 Broadway Avenue, Evansville, IN 47712-9090 State Parcel Number: 65-14-01-200-014.000-019 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. This Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of the above-described real estate upon the owners, pursuant to requirements of IC 32-29-7-3. Thomas E. Latham Jr., Sheriff of Posey County Township: MARRS TOWNSHIP Common Street Address: 11320 Broadway Avenue, Evansville, IN 47712-9090 Parcel Number Property Tax ID: 65-14-01-200-014.000-019 Attorney: Kristin L. Durianski Attorney Number: 24866-64 Law Firm: Codilis Law, LLC Contact Number: (219) 736-5579 Contact Email: sales@codilis.com Atty File Number: 15-21-01635 The Sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings. Published in the Posey County News on August 2, August 9, August 16,2022 - hspaxlp

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION NO. 65C01-2208-EU-000051 IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN A. MATHEW, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that James Keith Lockwood was, on August 5, 2022, appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Stephen A. Mathew, Deceased, who died testate on July 25, 2022, 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 Mount Vernon, Indiana on 8/8/2022. Kay Kilgore, Clerk, Circuit Court of Posey County, Indiana By: Donna Curtis Deputy John P. AttorneyBroadheadforPersonal Representative Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC One Main Street, Suite 201 Evansville, IN 47708-1473 Ph: (812) 452-3577 Fax: Email:812-421-4936john.broadhead@skofirm.comPublishedinthePoseyCountyNews

* 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. Thomas E. Latham Jr., Sheriff of Posey County

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: 65-22-0017-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Sale Location: Posey County Sheriff’s Office lobby, 1201 O’Donnell Road Judgment to be Satisfied: $36,827.13 Cause Number: 65D01-2002-MF-000073 Plaintiff: Fifth Third Bank, National Association Defendant: Kinley M. Dapper, as Heir to the Estate of Vaughn Dapper, AKA Vaughn P. Dapper, Nancy J. Dapper, as Personal Representative to the Estate of Vaughn Dapper, AKA Vaughn P. Dapper, City of Mt. Vernon, Indiana Wastewater Treatment Utility, Jefferson Cap-ital Systems, LLC, Beneficial Financial, I Inc. successor by merger to Beneficial Indiana, Inc. and Unknown Occupants 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 number Nine (9) in Sarll’s Subdivision of Block Twelve (12) in Company’s Enlargement of the City of Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana. Commonly Known as: 809 NORTH CANAL STREET, MT. VERNON, IN 47620 Parcel No. 65-27-05-432-009.000-018 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. This Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of the above-described real estate upon the owners, pursuant to requirements of IC 32-29-7-3.

Nicholas GollnickPoseyville - Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia - PCS Earl Scott - Evansville - Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated - PCS August 5 Michael FunkhouserMount Vernon - Obstruction of court order Dealing Methamphetamine - PCS August 6 Jermaine Rainse - Mount Vernon - Driving Without Ever Receiving a License - PCS August 7 Warrant Craig - Washington - Warrant, Driving While Suspended (failure to appear) - PCSDustin Beman - Mount Vernon - Controlled SubstanceMVPD ComplaintsAugust2 10:02 a.m. - Water Rescue - Caller stated that she went down a road that had water on it. Caller stated that she went oﬀ the road and is now ﬂoating. Caller stated that her car is taking water but she has a window open so she can escapeCaborn/Mertens Road, Mount Vernon1:43 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller’s boyfriend is refusing to let her leave in her own vehicle. Caller advised there are weapons in the home but they are locked up. Caller advised he took her phone but nothing else, has been physical. Could hear the male yelling in the background - Tenth Street, Mount Vernon 1:57 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised they suspected someone of stealing from the store this weekend. They just received camera footage and can see the subject stealing - SR 68, Poseyville5:12p.m.

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By: Kaitlyn Kittinger, Administrative Assistant Phone (812) 838-1321

Published in the Posey County News on August 9, August 16, August 23, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-238 CAUSE NO.65C01-2207-EU-000049

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) THOMAS F. WANNEMUEHLER, DECEASED ) Notice is hereby given that John Wannemuehler and David Wannemuehler, was on the 28th day of July, 2022, appointed as Co-Personal Representative of the Estate of Thomas F. Wannemuehler, deceased, who died on the 10th day of April, 2022. All persons having claims against said Estate, whether or not now due, must file their 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 months (9) after the decedent’s death whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. DATED at Evansville, Indiana, this 3rd day of August, 2022. KAY KILGORE, CLERK Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis Deputy Edward W. Johnson (#4915-82) JOHNSON CARROLL NORTON & KENT, P.C. 2230 W. Franklin St., P.O. Box 6016 Evansville, Indiana 47719-0016 Telephone: 812-425-4466/Fax: 812-425-4233 (#107) Published in the Posey County News on August 9, August 16, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-239 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff’s Sale File Number: 65-22-0016-SS Date of Sale: Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 1 p.m. Judgment to be Satisfied: $73,561.27 Cause No: 65D01-2201-MF-000024 Plaintiff: J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. Defendant: Mindy Hoehn a/k/a Mindy M. Hoehn, et al. By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior 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 hour of 1:00 p.m. of said day as listed above, at the Posey County Sheriff’s Office, 1201 O’Donnell Rd., Mount Vernon, IN 47620, fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Posey County, Indiana: LOT 23, 24, AND 25 IN CALVIN STATION, NOW THE TOWN OF STEWARTSVILLE, INDIANA, EXCEPT 31 FEET OFF THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAID 23, 24, AND 25 IN CALVIN STATION, NOW TOWN OF STEWARTSVILLE, INDIANATogether with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. This Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of the above-described real estate upon the owners, pursuant to requirements of IC 32-29-7-3. Thomas E. Latham, Jr., of Posey County Township of property location: Robb Common street address of property: 9600 1st St, Poseyville, IN 47633 Property tax ID: 65-04-14-340-009.000-011 Attorney: Brian K. Tekulve Attorney Number: 30882-49 Law Firm: Law Office of Gerald M. Shapiro, LLP, 4805 Montgomery Road, Suite 320, Norwood, OH 45212 Contact Number: (513) 396-8100 Fax: (847) 627-8805 Contact Email: btekulve@logs.com The sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings. Published in the Posey County News on August 9, August 16, August 23, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-241

2022-231 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriffs Sale File Number: 65-22-0014-SS Sale Date & Time of Sale: 9/22/2022 at 1:00 pm Cause Number: 65D01-2204-MF-000141 Judgment to be Satisfied: $107,393.58 Plaintiff: PHH Mortgage Corporation Defendant: JERRY R. WADE; ET AL TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 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 hour of 1:00 pm of said day as listed above, at 2755 State Road 49, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Posey County, Indiana: Lots Three (3), Four (4) and the South Half of Lot Two (2) in the Woodlawn Addition to the Town of New Harmony, Posey County, Indiana. ALSO, 8.8 feet of equal width off the East end of the following described land: Lots Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16) and the South Half of Lot Seventeen (17) in the Woodlawn Addition to the Town of New Harmony, Indiana. Commonly known as: 1015 Main Street, New Harmony, IN 47631-0241 State Parcel Number: 65-26-01-220-003.000-007; 65-26-01-220-013.000-007 Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. This Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of the above-described real estate upon the owners, pursuant to requirements of IC 32-29-7-3. Thomas E. Latham Jr., Sheriff of Posey County Township: HARMONY TOWNSHIP Common Street Address: 1015 Main Street, New Harmony, IN 47631-0241 Parcel Number Property Tax ID: Property Tax ID: 65-26-01-220-003.000-007; 65-26-01-220-013.000-007 Attorney: Kristi L. Brown Attorney Number: Law Firm: Codilis Law, LLC Contact Number: (219) 736-5579 Contact Email: sales@codilis.com Atty File Number: 15-22-00330 The Sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings. Published in the Posey County News on August 2, August 9, August 16,2022 - hspaxlp 2022-234 STATE OF INDIANA )) SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) BRIAN K. SCHWEIZER, DECEASED; ) E. HARVEY SEAMAN, III, PERSONAL ) REPRESENTATIVE ) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2207-EU-000048 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that E. Harvey Seaman, III was on the 28th day of July, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Brian K. Schweizer, deceased, who died on the 3rd day of May, 2022. All persons having claims against said Estate, whether or not now due, must file their 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 months (9) after the decedent’s death whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated this 3rd day of August 2022. Kay Clerk,KilgorePosey County Circuit Court By Donna Curtis Bradley J. Salmon # 2027-82 SALMON & HEWINS, LLC 7505 Eagle Crest Blvd. Evansville, IN 47715 Telephone: (812) 901-6750 Fax # PublishedEmail:812-424-5739brad@salmonhewinslaw.cominthePoseyCountyNews on August 9, August 16, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-237 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

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VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 22-11-V-BZA APPLICANT: Rebecca S. Attebury OWNER: Rebecca Sue Attebury PREMISES: Part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 6 South, Range 12 West, lying in Marrs Township, Posey County Indiana. More commonly known as 10926 Sunset Drive, Evansville, Indiana. Containing 1.23 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on ﬁle at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Oﬃce).

Caleb W. Vaughan 28.72

Terry J. Hazelip 34.60 Thomas H. Wilzbacher 27.74

NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Variance for non-domestic animals in an R-1 (Residential Single-Family) Zoning District under Section 153.021 (B) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County.

Vickie L. Banks 20.39 Walton Law Office 1,225.50 West Group 218.31 Zachary S. Scheller 34.60 Grand Total: 8,747.64 in Posey County - hspaxlp 2022-244 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Upon the following Variance application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 22-12-V-BZA APPLICANT: Colton Givens OWNER: Alex Colton & Andee L. Givens PREMISES: The East part of Lot 21 in Raben and Fuelling’s Addition, and Fractional Lot 1 in Jones’ Addition, in the City of Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Also, 64 feet of Equal width off the West side of Lot 21 in Raben and Fuelling’s Addition to the City of Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Except 4 feet of equal width off the West side of the above-described parcel. Section 8, Township 7 South, Range 13 West, lying in Black Township, Posey County Indiana. More commonly known as 733 E. 5th Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Containing 0.40 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office).

Amanda L. Simon 19.90 Andrea D. Stonestreet 25.78 Atuam D. Holder 20.88

2022-247 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Upon the following Variance application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto:

Trevor A. Tieken 24.80 Van Haaften & Farrar 4,598.00

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POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on August 16, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-246 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that application has been made for the rezoning of certain real estate lying in Smith Township, Posey County, Indiana, to make changes in the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of Posey County, Indiana, pursuant to The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville, and Unincorporated Posey County for the following described real estate: REZONING: DOCKET NO: 22-08-RE-APC APPLICANT: Joe Lupfer OWNER: Lupfer Farms Inc. PREMISES: A part ofthe Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 4 South, Range 12 West lying in Smith Township, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as Church Street/Owensville Road, Cynthiana, Indiana. Containing 9.225 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office). NATURE OF CASE: Petition to rezone property from RMH (Residential Mobile Home) Zoning District to A (Agricultural) Zoning District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County. Hearing: The petition has been set for public hearing before the Area Plan Commission on September 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hovey House at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Written objections to the proposal that is filed with the Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard at the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

via text messages, demanding repayment of money he borrowed. Advised subject has also been having other people text him making threats as well - Vine Street, Mount Vernon 2:52 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised female subject is at his residence and claims she has stolen pills. Advised it is about to get physical. Advised there are children present - Lang Road, New Harmony5:21 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller stated that a male subject is at the residence and she had him removed yesterday. Caller stated that he tried to get through a window - Canal Street, Mount Vernon 8:11 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Male subject is at caller’s residence and wants him to leave. He is yelling, no weapons - Sherman Street, Mount Vernon8:22 p.m. - Message - Advised a male subject is harassing his ex-girlfriend, messaging caller and calling caller’s husband with threats - Old Blairsville Road, Wadesville Traffic Violations Christopher Harger, 44, Evansville, false plate, driving while suspended; Ryan Kross, 27, Gosport, no insurance; Dharma Allen, 22, Evansville, 79/60; Jeffrey Embrey, 58, Evansville, false plate; Brent Glynn, 37, Whiting, Iowa, 75/65; Kelsey Higginbottom, 27, Evansville, 77/55; Leanna Hardy, 37, Evansville, 75/55; Bethanie Lynch, 21, Evansville, expired plates; Dusty Ford, 33, Broughton, Ill., no insurance, expired plates; Jeffrey Embrey, 58, Evansville, 76/60; Julianne Alfred, 48, Madisonville, Ky., 74/45; William Greene, 70, Portland, Tenn., 77/65; David Swartwout, 63, Muskegon, Mich., 80/55; Shelton Alford, 25, Hammond, La., 75/55; Vasile Gardian, 42, Baltimore, Md., 100/70; Ivan Diaz, 28, Evansville, no valid driver’s license; Noah Gordon, 19, Mount Vernon, 50/40; Tiffanie Radnovich, 45, Evansville,Kalan80/70.Shelton, 32, West Union, Ohio, 82/55; Ashley Weatherford, 33, Mount Vernon, owner allows dog to stray; Eric Smith, 26, Mount Vernon, 81/60; Lance Blankenberger, 39, Haubstadt, 75/55; Charles Keith, 26, Lafayette, Ky., 78/65; Jason Keller, 40, Harrisburg, Ill., 90/70; Jace Johnson, 19, Norris City, Ill., 75/60; Alexandria Pauls, 32, Marion, Ill., 71/60; Jayana Russell, 18, Mount Vernon, 78/60; Joseph Bearsto, 63, Fernley, Nev., following too closely; John Burkeen, 62, Mount Vernon, disregard lighted signal; Lisa O’Brien, 43, Mount Vernon, unsafe lane movement; Jennilyn Orpurt, 52, Wadesville, 52/35; Max Middleton, 23, Taylorville, Ill., 102/70; Augustin Twagiramungu, 26, Nashville, Tenn., 82/65; Madi Landreth, 24, Cisne, Ill., no insurance.Laura Hagan, 38, Mount Vernon, 65/55; Sandy Thompson, 42, Thompsonville, Ill., 78/60; Ruth Washington, 67, Evansville, 76/55; Mohamed Ali Ben Amor, 35, Saint Louis, Mo., 76/65; Jasmine BrooksHernandez, 30, Royalton, Ill., 84/70; Brooke Simpson, 41, Mount Vernon, expired plates; Dionna Brazier, 22, Ridgway, Ill., expired plates; Nolan Ragan, 32, Ridgway, Ill., 70/60; Jennifer Gardner, 44, Newburgh, 78/55; Terri Stafford, 61, Mount Vernon, expired plates; Melissa Wall, 54, Evansville, 73/60; Crystal Wiles, 24, Evansville, 73/55; Teresa White, 40, Ridgway, Ill., 70/55; Steven Price, 60, Evansville, 79/60; Charles Brittingham, 34, Evansville, 80/60; Joshua Cochran, 35, Vincennes, 75/60. Grant Jefferson, 22, Newburgh, driving while suspended; Dakota Pope, 29, Evansville, expired plates, driving while suspended, 40/30, no insurance; Nathan Woodcock, 42, Mount Carmel, Ill., expired plates; Lauryn Reed, 22, Newburgh, 70/60; Edwin Ortega, 26, Colorado Springs, Colo., no valid driver’s license, 63/50; Joshua Springer, 25, Evansville, 76/55; John Koehl, 31, Hancock, Minn., 77/65; Max Greene, 16, Griffin, 74/55; Regan Patterson, 25, West Frankfort, Ill., 78/60; Corey Daubs, 28, Fairfield, Ill., 75/55; Verna Gardner, 61, Poseyville, 71/55; Paul Carnahan, 43, Evansville, driving while suspended; Jason Bell, 35, Wadesville, 45/35; Clara York, 86, Mount Vernon, 82/60; Vaughn Sumbles, 47, Evansville, 74/55; Zane Wilson, 20, Mount Vernon, 35/25. Justice Wolf, 26, Fairfield, Ill., failure to register; Josiah Ricketts, 22, New Harmony. 82/55; Derek Clemons, 47, Woodburn, Ky., 84/70; Kami Frey, 42, Marion, Ill., expired plates; Mason Hendrickson, 35, Newburgh, expired plates; Michael Mykaela YarbroughEl, 19, Beckley, W.Va., 107/70; Christopher Brooks, 24, Henderson, Ky., 70/60; Aaron Greene, 22, Sumter, S.C., 75/55; Faith Torrence, 55, Saint Louis, Mo., 80/70; Jordan Lyke, 27, Wadesville, driving while suspended; Malik Belton, 27, Lubbock, Texas, 84/55; Virginia Carrigan-Knight, 67, Mount Vernon, 65/55; Nathaniel Whitehouse, 18, Evansville, 71/55; Robert Ratcliff, 54, Griffin, expired plates; Stacy Wright, 55, Evansville, 65/55; Dakota Hosick, 24, Patoka, driving while suspended; Ajax Holdin, 35, Evansville, 71/55; Josh Austin, 37, Eldorado, Ill., 74/60.Matthew Sanders, 35, Wayne City, Ill., 65/55; Jacob McVicker, 22, Claremont, Ill., 66/55; Sean Ackerman, 18, Norris City, Ill., 76/60; Avdurahman Cerimovic, 47, Bowling Green, Ky., 75/65; Delmar Lemon, 40, Evansville, 79/55; Gavin Jenkins, 22, Carrier Mills, Ill., 70/55; Hayden Owen, 18, Norris City, Ill., 69/55; Skylar Jones, 28, Yuma, Ariz., 69/55; James Lawson, 37, Evansville, failure to register, expired plates, false plate; Zachariah Brock, 19, Mount Vernon, 72/55; Ian Maddox, 30, Evansville, 70/55, driving while suspended; Tamra Huffsmith, 54, Mount Vernon, 71/55; Sheila Littrell, 52, Carmi, Ill., 72/55; Haley Edwards, 18, Owensville, 68/55; Gary Taborn, 40, Marion, Ill., 69/55; Michelle Raines, 54, San Diego, Calif., 71/55; Jesse Benton, 39, Mount Vernon, 65/55. Victor Virtue, 44, Mount Vernon, expired plates; Jessica Richardville, 38, Lawrenceville, Ill., 68/55; Josh Woodrow, 34, Macedonia, Ill., 70/60; Derek Strohl, 42, Robinson, Ill., 75/60; Taylor Binder, 26, Tennyson, 97/70; John Stallings, 33, Mount Vernon, 70/55, Learner permit violation; Brian Brown, 27, Smyrna, Ga., driving left of center; Lisa Geary, 33, Saint Charles, Mo., 74/55; Samuel Foster, 26, Evansville, no insurance; Elizabeth Durham, 23, Evansville, 73/55; None Yusuf Zafar, 35, Peoria, Ill., 75/55; Wilson Ramosal Varez, 42, Houston, Texas, no valid driver’s license, 80/70; Wayne Causey, 30, Henderson, Ky., expired plates; Ericka Gendren, 30, Evansville, 75/60; Donaven Krack, 19, Poseyville, no insurance, disregard lighted signal, no headlights; Kamie Payne, 50, Evansville, expired plates. Taylor Freeman, 19, Wadesville, 68/55; Lawrence Duncan, 52, Enoree, S.C., 75/65; Brian Schoening, 21, Poseyville, 65/55; Ethan Hahn, 18, Evansville, 74/60; Alexander Disanza, 23, Senoia, Ga., 95/70; Nicholas Rennels, 26, Evansville, 80/60. 2022-242 STATE OF INDIANA )) SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ) SUPERVISED ESTATE OF )) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2206-ES-000033 NINA L. HALE, ) Deceased. NOTICE) OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Lisa Rose was on the 9th day of August, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Nina Hale and authorized to administer said estate according to law. All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in said 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 said claims will be forever barred. DATED at Mt. Vernon, Indiana this 9th day of August, 2022. KAY KILGORE, CLERK By: Donna Curtis Deputy Yvette M. LaPlante, #27214-49 LaPLANTE LLP 101 N.W. First Street, Suite 116 P.O. Box Evansville,3556IN 47734-3556 Telephone: (812) 463-6093 Facsimile: (812) 463-6094

The following County Operating Claims have been ﬁled with the Auditor’s Oﬃce and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session August 16

NATURE OF CASE: Applicant requests a Variance for relaxation of street side yard setback from 25’ to 18’ and rear yard setback from 25’ to 9’ in an RT (Residential Townhouse) Zoning District under Section 153.045 (B) (1) (a) and 153.045 (B) (3) (a) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated PoseyPOSEYCounty.COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on August 16, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-245

2022-240 THE OAKS, A subdivision in Smith Township, Posey County, Indiana In compliance with 327 IAC 15-6 (Rule 5), notice is hereby given that construction of the OAKS, a subdivision in Smith Township, Posey County, Indiana, is scheduled to commence in the Spring of 2023 and should be completed in the Fall of 2028. The project is located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 15; Township 4 South; Range 12 West of the Second Principal Meridian. THE OAKS is submitting Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 ICA 15-5 to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with THE OAKS. Runoﬀ from the project site will discharge to the Wabash River. Questions regarding this project should be directed to Mr. Joe D. Reynolds, P.O. Box 339, Poseyville, IN 47633 812-568-6472 Published in the Posey County News on August 16, 2022 - hspaxlp

POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on August 16, 2022 - hspaxlp

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Employees at BWX Technologies, in Mount Vernon, donated a number of school supplies to help students start the new school year. The items were received by Marrs Elementary School Principal Katie Bushard. Pictured from left: JoAnna Girten, Jon Hagemann, Home School Advisor Meg Wezet, Tammy Tanner, Dan Herrenbruck, Brian Schmuck, Bushard, and Greg Oeth. Photo supplied

Michael T. Smith 26.76 Nathalie A. Elderkin 19.90 Nusha L. Mobley 16.96

NATURE OF CASE: Petition to rezone property from RMH (Residential Mobile Home) Zoning District to RM (Residential Multiple Family) Zoning District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County. Hearing: The petition has been set for public hearing before the Area Plan Commission on September 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hovey House at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Written objections to the proposal that is ﬁled with the Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard at the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

Shannon A. Dixon 19.90 Smith & Butterﬁeld Co Inc 244.17 Subway 191.48

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POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on August 16, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-248 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that application has been made for the rezoning of certain real estate lying in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana, to make changes in the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of Posey County, Indiana, pursuant to The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville, and Unincorporated Posey County for the following described real estate: REZONING: DOCKET NO: 22-07-RE-APC APPLICANT: Justin Collins OWNER: Posey Storage LLC PREMISES: Part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 17, Township 4 South, Range 12 West lying in Robb Township, Town of Poseyville, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as 128 N. St. Francis Street, Poseyville, Indiana. Containing 3.22 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on ﬁle at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Oﬃce). NATURE OF CASE: Petition to rezone property from R-1 (Residential Single Family) and M-2 (Manufacturing Medium/Heavy) Zoning District to M-2 (Manufacturing Medium/Heavy) Zoning District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County.

Sam A. Weinzapfel 24.80

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that application has been made for the rezoning of certain real estate lying in Smith Township, Posey County, Indiana, to make changes in the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of Posey County, Indiana, pursuant to The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Cynthiana, the Town of Poseyville, and Unincorporated Posey County for the following described real estate: REZONING: DOCKET NO: 22-09-RE-APC APPLICANT: Joe Lupfer OWNER: Lupfer Farms Inc. PREMISES: A part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 4 South, Range 12 West lying in Smith Township, Posey County, Indiana. More commonly known as Church Street/Owensville Road, Cynthiana, Indiana. Containing 1.48 acres more or less. (Complete legal description is on ﬁle at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Oﬃce).

Brandon W. Cassin 29.70

Hearing: The petition has been set for public hearing before the Area Plan Commission on September 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hovey House at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Written objections to the proposal that is ﬁled with the Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard at the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

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• Galvin gave the board an 2022-2023 Back to School Update. “The first day activities for teachers this Monday morning were very successful. We are ready to roll in the morning for the first day of school,” he proclaimed. Assistant Superintendent Michelle Walden added, “We’re going to launch the Norseman Academy tomorrow and that is ready to go, too”

In the footnotes of the appellate court’s decision, the court referenced an Indiana Public Access Counselor opinion that agreed that the BZA did not comply with the Open Door Law. The Public Access Counselor provides advice and assistance concerning the state’s public access laws to members of the public, government officials and their employees. “But despite the executive session occurring on February 10, the BZA’s notice of appeal being filed on February 22 and the Public Access Counselor’s opinion being issued on May 18, Collins did not move to dismiss until June 29 after the BZA had already filed its opening and reply briefs. As such, his motion is untimely,” the appellate court stated. It cited code which states that actions to declare a ‘final action void based on a violation of the Open Door Law must be commenced within 30 days of the date of the act complained of or the the date the plaintiff knew or should have known that the act occurred.” “The BZA reaffirmed the initiation of the appeal at a public meeting on March 10. And even if there were an ODL violation, voiding a final action is discretionary and Collins fails to assert any of the statutory factors for determining whether the action should be voided,” the decision states. to Madisonville one hour each way daily for about two and a half years until he retired from their force The family chose to move here three years ago for the convenience of his daughter being on a travel softball team and being nearer venues. She also took batting lessons down at The Strike Zone on the city riverfront. She is now a senior at Mount Vernon High School. “When we would come up here, I walked along the riverfront and mingled with the community. I saw the food trucks and I love food trucks. I saw sharp professional police officers. I learned you have a fantastic level of industry here for a town this size. I knew there was great support for schools, even the trash truck has school support written on it. I knew I wanted to be here, so we moved,” he told the board. “It had the feel that everyone here takes care of each other.” “You have a phenomenal police force for an agency this size. Officers have a lot of trainings and certifications. There are a lot of instructors on the police department, and that is very nice to see. I’m a trainer and I like that. We want to prevent crime and work to keep the community safe. I am super-excited to be part of them.” He added he will expect officers to be out working, not just sitting in theirKudoscars.were handed out to Acting Police Captain Korben Sellers for the great job he did with the role in the interim. “This was not an easy decision to make. There are a number of officers in the MVPD that could have been chief and would do a great job,” the Mayor observed. He said he expects everyone to work together with Andrew. Rush has already been introduced to several officers and expressed his pleasure meeting them. He commented that he owes Captain Sellers a tremendous thank you for filling in, doing a great job, and he appreciates it very much. Board of Works member Andy Hoehn added he would also like to thank Sellers for the remarkable job he did filling in and he also supports Curtis’ decision to hire Rush. we’re asking $125,683.20.”

Richardt said E-REP has picked up 2022 LEDO services at no cost to Posey County. She said the only money paid was the $38,000 that originally went to the coalition.“Wecontinue to provide all of those services. I can report that no services have deteriorated or gone away. If anything, it has probably ramped up the amount of projects that Posey County has had this year in 2022,” RichardtRichardtsaid. said “Posey County Economic Development has been a one man show. Not to pat myself on the back, but I feel like we’ve done a pretty good job with one Joiningperson.”withE-REP will bring a list of services and additional resources dedicated to the advancement of Posey County, she said. Richardt said services would help cover: requests for information; site visits and site inventory; continued property relations with landowners, farmowners and developers; downtown development; business retention and expansion; data collection and management to show trends for businesses and area leaders; a community development team; marketing and communications; small business development center; chamber services; event hosting; and a new talent department focused on recruitment and population growth in the region. Richardt said the Posey County Economic Development office is currently still open but efforts are underway to convert it to hybrid public space open for meetings and executive sessions. When asked about Posey County maintaining its own identity within the larger partnership, Richardt assured members that she will continue to represent Posey County’s interests. Posey County native Tyler Stock is the group’s director of talent and Posey County resident Chellsie Parker is the group’s membership engagement specialist. Richardt said a county commissioner will always have a position on the group’s board and Council President Heather Allyn was recently voted onto the board. She said several Posey County business leaders are also on the board. the check.” Harrison said the list of ARPA requirements should be ready for council to review at its September meeting.“You would approve the list set forth in the ordinance, the allocation of those funds. Then we will have to have the agreement with the sewer district that they will comply with the requirements and spend the money as indicated,” Harrison said. Members approved Posey Circuit Court Judge Craig Goedde’s request for three additionals, including $125,000 to cover pauper attorney fees which he said he thought would cover the department’s needs through the rest of the year. He said the court is expecting “some big trials coming up” that would necessitate an additional $10,000 to cover the cost of appeal transcripts. He said just $38 is remaining in the $2,000 budget originally slated to fund transcript costs. “Obviously the Covid bubble has kind of popped for us. We’ve tried more cases. The prosecutor is getting more convictions. People are getting some pretty hefty sentences depending on what they’ve been convicted of and people don’t like that. Naturally, they are appealing,” Judge Goedde said. Council approved EMS Director Paul Micheletti’s request for $4,000 to cover the cost of new polo shirts for uniforms for department employees.Micheletti told members that the new ambulance purchased a month ago is expected to be ready to go into service by the end of the month. “I’m really looking forward to getting that up and running,” Micheletti said. Council also approved an additional $3,042.12 to cover Area Plan Commission attorney fees. this idea,” Healy said. The online petition has garnered 305 signatures as of Saturday morning. Ginger Healy, Alex Healy’s mother, said she supports the students’ efforts. “It is important that the kids are able to try to implement their ideas. The process for making positive change is a great learning experience for Alex and her friends,” Ginger Healy said. Mount Vernon Principal Kyle Jones said he appreciates the students’ wishes to make their mark during their senior year as Wildcats, but wants to consider the overall campus impact when looking for the best projects to achieve those goals. “Painting the parking spots might look good the first year, but succeeding years it starts to look pretty rough since there is no ideal way to clean off the past painting,” Jones said. “We are willing to listen to ideas on projects that highlight the seniors and allows them to have some more ownership, but we want to make sure whatever we do looks classy and first class.”

Grayson Wildeman takes aim at a target, assisted by volunteer Dan Masterson at the Saint Philip Social on Sunday afternoon.

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• A contract for Occupational Therapy (OT) services for students of MSD of Mount Vernon was signed. Valerie Hamilton has been an OT for many years with the joint NP and MV Special Education Services. “Now that the joint venture has been dissolved this year, both districts still need her services, but not full-time. She is currently our employee, so we set up a Memo of Understanding to share her service and Mount Vernon will reimburse their portion to us,” Galvin explained. The motion was approved..

• Upon considering the recommendation from Stacy Newman-Smith, Food Service Director, adult meal price for lunch was reduced.

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storage structures’ under the ordinance…may be suitable for location in any use district, but because of their potential adverse influence on adjacent properties, require site review and are, therefore, permitted in all use districts as a special exception requiring Board of Zoning Appeals approval,” the decision states. The town’s ordinance allows exceptions to be granted under the following conditions: it will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the ordinance; it will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare; the proposed use at that particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which is in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the community; and the proposed use will comply with the regulation and condition specified within the ordinance for such use and with the conditions and safeguards proscribed by the board in authorization of the use. “Other than providing pictures of the structure and explaining how he had come to own it and place it on the lot, Collins presented no evidence to support his application,” according to the appellate court’s decision. It further added that a neighbor spoke out against the shed at the BZA meeting and members agreed with the neighbor’s concerns that it could “harm the aesthetics of the neighborhood and ‘hurt the property values around the area.’” The decision also referenced board members’ comments about the need for housing in Poseyville and the preference that lots like Collins’ be used for residential purposes only. Board member Keith Spurgeon was previously granted a permit to place a similar structure on a lot in Mount Vernon, but Spurgeon told members that his situation was different because he’d gotten his permit prior to purchasing his lot. He also said Poseyville’s views on placing pole barns on lots varied from Mount Vernon’s views.Inhis decision overturning the BZA denial, Judge Clowers said the BZA failed to present evidence that the shed would hurt property values or neighborhood aesthetics and called the decision “arbitrary” because the BZA had previously granted Spurgeon’s exception for a similar structure.Thestate appellate court disagreed. The burden of proof fell on Collins, the appellate court found, to show that his shed would not have a negative impact. “The BZA was not required to present evidence…Collins was. The question before the trial court and this Court, is not whether the BZA sufficiently refuted Collins’s application, but whether the BZA’s determination to deny his application was supported by substantial evidence in the record. And given the deference afforded to these types of determinations, we conclude it is. The BZa found Collins had not shown sufficient evidence required under the ordinance,” the decision states. The appellate court went on to say that it agrees with the BZA’s assertions that the denial was reasonable and based on the facts of “this particular case.”

• Bonnie Gilles and Pat Watson were both approved for a leave request from September 19 – 23, 2022 • Lori Lingafelter was transferred from District Deputy Treasurer to NPHS Attendance Secretary. Chelsea Johnson was moved to 50 percent Social Media/Website Manager at NPHS.•Approved new hires included Jon Mason as an Instructional Assistant in the Life Skills Class Grades seven-12 and Raelyn Seibert as a Long Term Substitute at North Elementary School in the Fifth Grade.

• A two year Renewal Contract to use the Canvas Learning Management System was approved at a cost of $15,840. The students and teachers use this online software package for homework and online lessons.

• An agreement with NQTL Analysis Services was approved to conduct the required analysis of the district‘s health insurance plan. “This is another unfunded mandate from the government. We must pay an outside agency to do a mental health analysis of our services for staff. There’s a lot of jargon in the requirements and it would be prudent for us to do it,” stated Galvin. The initial first year cost is $4,999. The cost may be reduced through the years.•A request from Sean Fisher, North Posey High School Principal, to correct the textbook charge approved at the June 13, meeting for Geometry Course No. 2532 was OK’d. The charge should be $18.55 per semester, instead of In$12.personnel action:

• Bernard Goebel was granted a professional leave request to attend Blue Bird OEM Training in Indianapolis on August 28-30, 2022.

By Lois Mittino Gray It’s that time for school boards to discuss their budget for next year and that was the focal point of the August 8, meeting of the North Posey School Board. School Superintendent Michael Galvin presented for consideration an overview explanation of the 2023 Budget. Upon completion of the discussion and a question period, he then asked the Board permission to publish the 2023 Budget on the Gateway Website. Board Member Larry Kahle made a motion to approve the request and Board Member Amy Will seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a four to zero vote, as Board President Geoff Gentil was not in attendance to be the usual fifth voter.

“The court shows Spurgeon voluntarily informed the other members that he was previously granted a special exception for a residential storage structure on his property. The board members then discussed several differences between the situations, including that Spurgeon’s structure allowed for a home to be built on the lot and that Spurgeon lived in Mount Vernon, not Poseyville,” the decision states. “Given that the main reason for the BZA’s denial of Collins’s application was Poseyville’s unique preference for houses over other structures, these differences are paramount.” The court also rejected Collins’ June 29th motion to dismiss the BZA’s appeal. Attorney William H. Bender, representing Collins, argued that the board violated open door laws (ODL) when making the move to appeal Judge Clowers’Thedecision.BZA’s appeal was filed on February 22…two days ahead of the 30-day deadline… after an executive session on February 10. No open meetings were held between Judge Clowers’ decision and the filing of the appeal. Members voted to authorize the filing of the appeal at the start of the board’s March 10th meeting. According to BZA meeting minutes, Mark Seib, BZA member and president of the Posey County Area Plan Commission, made the motion to authorize the appeal and “ratify any action necessary to preserve the right to appeal that were required prior to today’s date.” Bender argued that “the public was denied its right to observe the discussion concerning the appeal and rationale for spending additional tax dollars litigating over a shed.” In his motion to dismiss, Bender referred to comments made by BZA members Larry Droege, Seib, Spurgeon and BZA President Larry Williams about their frustration that Collins had not obtained a permit prior to moving his shed onto his lot. “If members of the BZA expect a young man in his mid-twenties (Collins) to follow the law, then the same should be expected from much older BZA board members,” Bender wrote. “There must be some consequence for the BZA’s failure to comply with the Open Door Law. An appropriate consequence is dismissal of this appeal. For this appeal to continue after the Open Door Law violation effectively renders the Open Door Law without teeth and the violation of the law by the BZA of no consequence.”

The September 12 board meeting will be the Budget Hearing for this 2023 Budget with its Operations, Education, Rainy Day, Debt Service Funds and Bus Replacement Plan. The Total Operations Fund for 2023, the only one using monies generated from tax levy according to state formula, is $6,263,030. Besides paying all the bills to operate the school system, such as utilities, it also pays for maintenance and capital projects. Some projects listed in the budget are: a Health Clinic roof, remodel the Life Skills Classroom, replace first grade classroom furniture, extend softball backstop fencing, North Elementary Playground renovation, and District security upgrades. The Rainy Day Fund, which gets no property tax money, is now at $1,244,452.85. This fund was described by Galvin as similar to the school’s “savings account.” “I would not like to put as much into it this year. I would like to keep more in the Operations Fund to get some projects finished,” he explained. The 2023 Education Fund amount is set at $10,542,000. This fund does not receive property tax money either but is instead funded directly from the State per a pupil assessment formula. The Current Basic Tuition Support figure the state pays into the Education Fund, based on the ADM attendance count, is $6,658.93 per pupil. That would be an estimated income of $10,500,000 based upon a projected enrollment of 1,392 students. Galvin said that is a very conservative attendance estimate and they may actually get more money. Right now they are at 1,416. Last year’s enrollment paid out for 1,421 students. The fourth fund, Debt Service, uses no property tax and varies depending on the actual debt required for bond payment payback. In the Bus Replacement Plan, $324,165 would be appropriated to make lease payments for the purchase leasing of 11 buses. “We should get all of them in by February. They are waiting on parts. One or two might come in the meantime.”Inotherboard business action:

The adult breakfast price will remain at $2 and the adult lunch price will be $3.75 for the 2022-2023 school year, down from $4.60.

• Ray Topper’s resignation as a School Bus Driver was accepted, effective January 1, 2023.Leslie Bell resigned as a Special Education Teacher and Crystal Herke resigned as an Instructional Assistant. Both worked in the Life Skills Class for Grades seven-12.

• The next Regular Board meeting will be Monday, September 12, 2022 in the Metropolitan School District of North Posey Conference Room. An Executive session, if needed, will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the regular meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m.

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I showed up Monday at 7:30 a.m. and the gate was opened at 7:55. A woman with a stack of legalese-clad releases asked me a series of COVID-19 related questions as she shoved the releases and a ball-point pen at me. I followed her unspoken directives and shook my head left and right as to COVID. Then, from behind her back she produced a LONG tube and told me to get undressed. I did and stood on the cold, tiled floor as she began to insert what felt like a fire hose into an area Mother Nature never intended to accept even a fine thread. By the way, a fine thread with a knot in it was attached to the tubing. From this point until about four hours later I have to hope someone knew what they were doing to me because I certainly did not. However, when I once again became aware of my situation there was an entire apparatus with tubing affixed to the apparatus Adam was made aware of when Eve coaxed him into taking a bite of forbidden fruit. Once the anesthesia wore off I really gave both Adam and Eve and that meddling serpent what for. Gentle Reader, I do not recommend kidney stone attacks for Monday morning pastime activity. OUCH. Fortunately, my best friend from my old Air Force and Indiana University days had just sent me a great book of medical information for my birthday. Dr. Walter Jordan, O.D., has been my free medical advisor as well as an excellent source of information about all things IU since we first met in 1963. He has also long provided me with excellent reading material each year on my birthday. This year, by coincidence, he sent me Dr. Tony Robbins’ new book, Life Force, ISBN 978-1-9821-2170-9. Walt did not get the book to me in time to study up on the pain and misery of kidney stones. Nor did Dr. J have the opportunity to fulfill our long-ago made honor pact to use a 38-caliber solution to save me from a fate worse than watching IU lose the Big Ten Championship to Purdue. However, it is a wonderful source of information and I plan to recommend it to the office that attacked my lower quadrant. Things have finally reached what we in the legal biz describe as a permanent and quiescent state and it appears I will survive although my friend Dr. Walt has been of more medical value to me than those “providers” who get paid for it. Anyway, as those who live in a “house” with kidney stones should not throw them I will forever hold my peace. I do look forward to those days when we will, perhaps, all benefit from Dr. Robbins’ insights on how we might stop or even reverse the aging process. Of course, Walt and I have been around for so long Robbins’ book may not add much to our lifespan. But, Gentle Reader, I strongly suggest a trip to a book store or a library to read all of Robbins’ Chapter 4: pp. 96-120, “Turning Back Time: Will Aging Soon Be Curable?” For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine. com. Or “Like/Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegOsageRanch

The views and opinions expressed on this page are solely those of the original authors and shall not be considered the official position of The Posey County News and shall not be considered to be, or be relied upon as, a formal interpretation. Any content provided by our authors are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. We sure have gotten spoiled. We think times are rough, and lately all I see is how bad things are, and political hate. Well, I don’t like what’s going on any more than the next guy but, I was always told if you don’t like your world… then change yourWhenworld.Iwas a kid we didn’t have much, so we made do with what we had. I can remember playing marbles, or playing with matchbox cars in the dirt. We skipped rope, and had cap guns. We pounded caps with a rock, and roped each other with a lasso. We made tunnels in the cattails and played hide and seek in there too. We caught lizards and frogs and tamed wild cats. We chopped cotton in the hot sun and swam in moss covered ponds. Later we drove grain trucks with questionable brakes and tractors without cabs. We were corrected for wrongdoing with anything handy… we learned the difference between right and wrong, and even though we seemed a little rough around the edges we turned out ok… and we learned to behave. I got whippins for things I didn’t do, and missed out on a few I really deserved. I’ve never been in jail and learned to distance myself from situations that seemed headed that way… or least wise were questionable. It taught me everything we do has consequences. We didn’t think we were underprivileged or that we were entitled to anything… but the contrary, if you want it, you work for it. As I’ve said before… we were poor but we didn’t know it. Momma patched our britches and made our shirts. Sewed the toes of our socks up and we stuffed newspaper in our boots so as we could make it another week, or to the end of theWemonth.never missed a meal, even though it might’ve only been a hambone and beans. We worked hard and played hard. We got into scrap’s and came home with black eyes and bloody noses, won some and lost some. It taught us not to push too hard or to push back when we’d had enough. We broke bones and got stitches. It made us tougher than barbwire. We ate apples and peaches peeled with rusty pocket knives, and ate stuff straight from the garden without washing it. We didn’t pay attention to expiration dates we went by smell and taste… and sometimes, well we just ate it anyway. It made me who I am… I may come off a little hard to some, but it’s because growing up we had to be. We learned to read our Bible, honor the flag, respect women, and our elders too. We learned how to work and we learned how to think for ourselves, and solve our own problems. We learned a deal was a deal, and your word was your oath.Maybe all this stuff that’s going on in our country will wake us up, toughen us up, and make us proud to be Americans again… although I fear it may have to get worse before it gets better though. Life’s not fair… never has been. Anyway… Sometimes we just need to sit a while and seriously think about how blessed we really are... focus on what we have instead of what we don’t, and thank the good Lord for what we’ve been given. Psalms 37:25-26 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

A friend in low placesGG JB J R

sure most of the people who know me often wonder the same thing. But one of my co-workers in the newspaper office always reassures me by commenting that “normal is only a setting on the dryer.” I’m inclined to agree. Sunday mornings are always a little hectic at our house. This Sunday was no different but we both got up a little earlier and gave “hectic” a little more time this week. I rarely watch any source of national news anymore and only seldom take in the day’s local news. I guess I came from an old-fashioned time when I could actually think for myself. I want my news stations to simply tell me what happened. I can figure out the rest. I don’t need anyone to go forward from the facts and begin telling me how or what to think about what they have told me. But on this particular morning, I thought I would get a little relief from ABC, the channel my wife had turned on when I walked into the room. But the news was on and I listened… at least for a few minutes. I think I stopped counting the use of Donald Trump’s name after the 13th time in about the first ten minutes. Really, nothing else worthwhile happened this week? Is there nothing in the United States to talk about besides what Donald Trump did? Could have done? Could have influenced people to do? After just a few minutes, I had heard enough and left the room. It took only a short time for me to remember why I don’t watch network national news.But as I wandered back into the other end of the house, I saw an interesting segment coming on. It was information concerning the fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina. Just the name of the town brought a smile to my face and a lot of good memories of The Andy Griffith Show that I had watched. The town of Mount Airy, N.C. had lost industry and officials cleverly adopted Andy’s birthplace, embraced it, and made a desirable destination out of it. I watched as a small bus load of visitors rode around the town and saw depictions of many of the sites often referenced in The Andy Griffith Show. For a good while, it was refreshing to see the old gas station, to see the old-style police cars taking people for rides around the town. The restaurant and the barber shop… all are available to visit. But near the end of the segment, I didn’t want to believe what I heard. A veteran newsman turned this bus ride and short escape into yet another discussion about Donald Trump and the January 6 Capitol Hill debacle. I listened (only because the remote was out of reach) for about another three minutes and then it was time to go (in more ways than one). As I walked out the door, the words of an old song by perhaps my favorite teenage singer, John Denver, came clearly to my mind. Although John Prine wrote the song, the John Denver rendition is the one I remember. I believe it gives good advice that would make most of us happier if we were to adhere to it today. She was a level-headed dancer On the road to alcohol And I was just a soldier on my way to MontrealWell, she pressed her chest against me About the time the juke box broke Yeah, she give me a peck On the back of the neck And these are the words she spoke “Blow up your TV Throw away your paper Go to the country Build you a home Plant a little garden Eat a lot of peaches Try an’ find Jesus on your own”

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Well, I sat there at the table And I acted real naive For I knew that topless lady Had something up her sleeve Well, she danced around the bar room And she did the hoochie-coo Yeah, she sang her song all night long Tellin’ me what to do “Blow up your TV Throw away your paper Go to the country Build you a home Plant a little garden Eat a lot of peaches Try an’ ﬁnd Jesus on your own” Well, I was young and hungry And about to leave that place When just as I was leavin’ Well, she looked me in the face I said, “You must know the answer” She said, “No, but I’ll give it a try” And to this very day, we’ve been livin’ our wayHere is the reason why We blew up our TV Threw away our paper Went to the country Built us a home Had a lot of children Fed ‘em on peaches They all found Jesus on their own Sounds like a winner to me.

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Tough times Henry Ford once wrote, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” When I first wrote a letter to the editor of the Posey County News in May, a committee, made up of Catholics and non-Catholics alike, had just formed in order to preserve and maintain Holy Angels Church in New Harmony, a building of important architectural and historical significance. We were definitely at the “coming together” stage. Since that time, we have continued to meet at least monthly, more often when needed. In “keeping together,” we have indeed made progress, creating the Holy Angels Endowment, which is actually two endowments under one umbrella, with funds being invested through both the Posey County Community Foundation and the Catholic Foundation of Southwestern Indiana. Thanks to the generosity of so many people - parishioners and non-parishioners, Posey County residents and outof-staters - we have accomplished approximately two-thirds of our financial goal. That brings us to the “working together is success” phase of our project. We need to raise funds not only to restore the church building right now, including replacing the roof and painting the exterior, but we also need to ensure that the endowment will be large enough to maintain the historical structure for years to come. If we continue working together as a community, we will be successful in preserving an important part of our Posey County history. For anyone interested in contributing, you may designate on your check whether you would like the donation to go into the Posey County Community Foundation or the Catholic Foundation of Southwestern Indiana. Small donations are just as welcome as large ones. All should be mailed to: Holy Angels, P.O. Box 795, New Harmony, IN 47631 Thank you to everyone who has shown our committee so much support in our efforts. Linda Neal ReisingChair to the Editor has meant progress

The telephone call began ominously, “Mr. Redwine (?)” It is never a good sign if a professional office treats you as an equal. Usually such a call would start, “James, state your full name, your date of birth, social security number, and most importantly, scan in your financial responsibility history for the past ten years.” Now, that is more the attitude I would have expected. I responded, “Ugh, may I ask your name and why you are calling?”“No, but feel free to contact your Congressional representative if you please, and good luck there too.” The caller continued, “You were randomly selected for a couple of medical tests. Be at our office in Bartlesville Monday at 8 a.m.” When I asked, “Can I ask …” all I heard was a click. I showed up Monday and followed orders. Tuesday, I received another call. “Is this the party to whom I spoke last week?” “Yes, may I ask …” “No. We found a large kidney stone in your CT scan. It’s got to get crushed up and sucked out right now. Be here next Monday at 8 a.m. and no food or liquids after midnight the Sunday evening before.” “May I ask …(click).”

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Chuck taught at the junior high for five years before moving over to Mount Vernon High School, or MVHS. “Most people get through junior high in two years,” he says. “It took me five.” After about a year at MVHS, he taught all the classes in government, a required course. “The good thing about teaching government—all students had to have it to graduate. So I got to meet every one of them as they went through high school. It was a good deal for me,” he states. “I had 6,500 to 7,000 students in the 34 years I taught.”

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Former students still stop the Martins for a chat whenever they are spotted out in the community. “We still run into students who remember us. It’s so nice. They know right away who we are. It’s amazing to me since I know we look different than we did when they knew us,” Carol says. “I will say, though, we both grayed early. We both had gray hair before weNowretired.”that Chuck is 83 and Carol is nearly 82 (in September), they have their method for matching faces with names when they are at a loss for memory. “We have every yearbook of every class of every year that we were there [at MVHS]. I’ll bet there’s not a week that goes by that we don’t get out a Hoop Pole from 1966 to 1995 and look somebody up,” Chuck explains. “We have them and we do use them. Instead of asking, ‘Who are you?’ we ask, ‘When did you graduate?’”Intheirretirement, the Martins enjoy reminiscing. Chuck displays photographs of John F. and Robert Kennedy alongside family photos. He served in politics himself after defeat as a candidate for state representative against the incumbent in 1970. It was his first race and the only race he ever lost. “I jumped into the deep end too quickly,” he recalls. “It hurt badly at the time, but I outgrew it.” He went on to be elected to both Mount Vernon City Council and Posey County Council as well as to work on the Election Board at two different times as Democratic party member. Otherwise, he served early in his career on the board of the Alexandrian Public Library, when it was in its old location where City Hall stands today. He describes this appointment as his “first inching into public service.” Carol has preferred to stay out of the limelight. Working jigsaw puzzles occupies her spare time. She keeps a table out all the time since Covid to pursue this interest. Their son and daughter and three granddaughters of course bring the Martins’ immense joy and satisfaction. Their son, Clay, a Ball State graduate like his dad, lives in Bloomington, Illinois, and has worked for State Farm Insurance since his college graduation in 1985. Many know their daughter, Cristi Martin Sitzman, as the Clerk-Treasurer for the City of MountThroughoutVernon.their conversation, Chuck and Carol express heartfelt gratitude. They repeat, “We are very fortunate,” whether talking about their marriage, their careers, or their family.Their friends would surely say, likewise, it was no accident to meet the Martins. Chuck and Carol Martin relax together. The couple enjoys reminiscing about the past and realizing that fortune has smiled on them.

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Date: Saturday, September Parade start time: 10:00 am Dr. Appel’s Parking lot 230 W. 3rd Street Mount Vernon, IN Line up begins at 9:30am *All dogs must have rabies verification. (Must have pa not just tags) *All pets must be contained or on a leash. Owners are responsible for all *Trophy“clean-up”Categories: Judge’s Favorite, Most Unique Animal Participant, Best Animal/Owner Costume, Best Animal Costume, Best Float *Every participant will receive a participant medal! To Register Early: Registration is FREE!!

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By Trisha L. Lopez The 2022 Mount Vernon River Days Jackson Higgins Memorial Pet Parade is just around the corner and Mount Vernon Kiwanis is calling all area children and their furry friends to join in the Anchors Away-themed fun. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 10 at 230 West Third Street in Mount Vernon at Dr. Sarah Appel’s office parking lot. The parade will start at 10 a.m. Paperwork for rabies vaccination verification is required for all dogs. Pets must be contained or on a leash and owners are responsible for clean up.Trophies will be awarded for the following categories: judges’ favorite; most unique animal participant; best animal/owner costume; best animal costume; and best float. All participants will receive a medal. “We had a wide variety of people that participated last year. We had families, we had children. It is great. People love to show off their pets,” Mount Vernon Kiwanis President Kyle JonesJonessaid.said the pet parade, a staple since the inaugural River Days event, was a favorite of late Mount Vernon mayor and Kiwanis member Jackson Higgins. He said he’s seen pet parade pictures dating back to 1965. “One of our members, Jackson Higgins, took great delight in seeing the kids with their pets in the parade and enjoyed handing out the trophies to the winners. We decided to rename the pet parade in his honor,” Jones said. Jones, principal of Mount Vernon High School, said Kiwanis is dedicated to activities that provide good experiences for children. Kiwanis organizes an annual Christmas gift giveaway, Easter Egg Hunt and Family Swim Night at Brittlebank Pool. The club meets at noon on Tuesdays at the Western Hills Country Club in Mount“We’reVernon.justglad that we can give families and kids an opportunity to get out with their pets,” Jones said. Mount Vernon River Days will begin Friday, September 9. Festival highlights include: fireworks and the Little Miss and Mister pageant on Friday evening; the United Way River Days 5K Run and Kids Dash, 8 a.m. on Saturday; the Proud of our Past - Ready for our Future themed parade, 4 p.m. on Saturday; and the Smoke on the Ohio Barbecue Competition. For more information or early registration for the Jackson Higgins Pet Parade, contact Mark Isaac at petparade@mtvernonriverdays.com. Registration begins at 9:00 am

The Keeper of the Stars surely brought longtime Mount Vernon residents Charles “Chuck” and Carol (Christmas) Martin together with a lucky accident. Carol cared for Chuck on her assigned four-bed ward at Deaconess Hospital. She was a student nurse in the Deaconess School of Nursing. He was a sophomore at Ball State University. Once he met Carol, Chuck broke off his previous engagement. “By the time he left three days later,” Carol states, “we were dating.” The couple celebrated 61 years of marriage just this past July 22, 2022. Since their marriage, Chuck and Carol have worked together to win the hearts of those they have served in their community. They both worked for the MSD of Mount Vernon and retired within three months of each other in 1995.

After retiring from Deaconess Hospital upon the birth of her daughter, her second child, Carol was hired to fill the newly vacated position of school nurse at MVHS. She remained in the position for 28 years, setting the record for the longest-serving school nurse in Mount Vernon history. “We both made excellent friendships during our tenure there [MVHS]. We’ve made longtime friends,” Chuck comments. “Students as well as faculty,” Carol adds. Their reputation among students and colleagues comes as no surprise. The Martins were student-centered, both on and off“Icampus.enjoyed taking individual students to Indianapolis for the conference sponsored by, at that time, Senator Birch Bayh. He brought in politicians, newsmen, government workers to talk to the group,” Chuck recalls. “The conferences were nice. I enjoyed just being able to mix with my students.”Forher part, Carol advised female students needing to talk. “They stopped by during their free time—at lunch or in between classes. One girl came almost every day and just sat and talked,” Carol states. “We did work,” Chuck insists. “It wasn’t constant fun with the kids. We did work.” One suspects, however, the Martins enjoyed every minute of their time with the kids. The apology is unnecessary for their rapport with students. Their work meant actively listening to student concerns as well as providing the knowledge and skills of their professions. The students took notice. Even after hours from MVHS, the Martins sometimes expected students to show up at their home. “We enjoyed Halloween because we always had students to come to our house to trick-or-treat or to t-p us. It was never a violent thing. They were doing it primarily because they enjoyed being around us. They knew we were going to make a fuss of some kind,” Chuck states. “He would hide some place. They’d always know he was hiding some place, but they never knew where he was [from year to year],” Carol adds. Chuck illustrates with a t-p story. A male student called and alerted Chuck and Carol that his sister and a friend were on their way to t-p them. “I went in the backyard and had the hose in my hand,” he explains. “I didn’t drown them, but I did sprinkle them when they started the t-ping.”

Former students still remember Chuck and Carol and invite the two of them to their class reunions. “We are always getting invited to class reunions. We got a card in the mail today from the Class of ’82 inviting us to their fortieth reunion in September of this year,” Chuck states. “We go. I don’t regret going to any of them.”

By Chris Morlan Nothing like finishing out the baseball season with a win right before the upcoming school year starts. That is what the North Posey 8U baseball team did on August 6, and 7 at the Princeton Tourney. They played five games and destroyed their opponents in each of those matchups to win the championship. In the five games, North Posey outscored their opponents 73-18. On Saturday morning, North Posey beat Princeton 8U in their first game 20-1. In their second game of the day, North Posey beat South Knox 8U 13-5. Then on that Sunday, North Posey played three games beating Princeton 8U 14-2, Legends-Busby 8U 13-5, and Jasper 8U in the championship game 13-5. North Posey 20, Princeton 1: This matchup ended after four innings with North Posey winning by 19 runs. North Posey scored five runs in each of the four innings. As a team, North Posey had 21 hits. Every player for North Posey had at least one hit. Andrew Proctor led North Posey going three for three at the plate with four runs batted in and scoring two runs. Cooper Hoehn went two for three hitting with a double, two RBIs and a run. Benjamin Bratton hit a double and drove in two runs. Getting two hits in the game were Walker Eisterhold, Braxton Randall, Avery Martin, Luke Fox, Mike Kemmerling, and Chase Farrar. The following players had one hit in the game were Westly Absher, Brycton Barrett and Owen Schmitt.North Posey 13, South Knox 5: This game started off slow for North Posey. South Knox led 1-0 after the first inning. In the bottom of the second inning, North Posey scored five runs and from that point never looked back to win by eight runs. North Posey had 16 hits in the game. Westly Absher went three for three at the plate with three RBIs and a score. Avery Martin and Andrew Proctor both went two for two hitting. Braxton Randall went two for three with one RBI and two runs scored. Cooper Hoehn hit a double and scored a run. The following players had at least one hit in the game were Walker Eisterhold, Brycton Barrett, Luke Fox, Owen Schmitt, Chase Farrar, and Benjamin Bratton. Mike Kemmerling drove in a run.

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The Mount Vernon Wildcat boys soccer team traveled to Mater Dei on Saturday to open the 2022 campaign against the Wildcats of Mater Dei Coach Christopher Cole’s Wildcats came out ready to play and jumped on the board in the first minute with a goal and it looked like the visitors were off and running. However, the goal was waved off due to an offsides call. The early goal and call made scoring come like a locomotive for both teams for most of the first half…slow and rough. The game remained scoreless until junior Grant Doherty scored off an assist from senior Ben Glueckert. Five minutes later senior Levi Thompson scored on a breakaway. Mater Dei responded before half with a goal to make it 2-1 at Afterhalf-time.halftime, the Mount Vernon Wildcats tightened up the defense and took advantage of scoring opportunities as Thompson extended the Wildcat lead with his second goal of the game, assisted by sophomore Kyle Lindenschmidt. Sophomore James Basden finished the day’s scoring with a goal of his own. Cole will gladly take the 4-1 first win of the season but knows that one game does not make a season and there is still plenty of work for this Wildcat team to do. The Wildcat defense was led by sophomore Logan Dutkiewicz who held Mater Dei in check. Senior Connor Willis and junior Landon Mitchell split the duties in goal and each came up with some big saves. The Wildcats return to action Thursday night at home against South Spencer. The team will travel to Forest Park to take on the Rangers on Saturday. That match is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lady Wildcats open ‘golden’ season with PAC victory Special to the News Expectations are always high for the Mount Vernon High School volleyball team. This year, there is reason for optimism but also for celebration. Coach Megan DeVault has pointed out that this year’s Lady Wildcats will mark the 50th year for Wildcat volleyball. The Wildcats got off to a bit of a shaky start, perhaps first match jitters, as they dropped the first set 25-19. But the team gained a level of confidence and consistency to finish the match with set wins of 25-15, 25-20, and 25-20.Perhaps with that in mind, the Lady Wildcats picked up the intensity and defeated Southridge with a great team effort on Saturday. Across the board, the Lady Wildcats had four players with over five kills in the offense. Leading the offense was Mallory Nurrenbern with 10 kills while Kaleigh Kelley, Sydney Deig, and Hannah Seifert had eight kills each. The defense played well too for the Wildcats. Defensively, Brooke Sledd racked up 20 digs, Kaleigh Kelley 15 and Arlissa Sharber 10. Cassidy Jones also brought the defense with six big blocks. Haley Duffey contributed to the defense with nineThedigs.Lady Wildcat reserves were not as fortunate as they came up on the short end of a 25-17, 25-20 score. Maiya Jones led the Wildcat reserves with eight kills. Hannah McNeece led the team in digs. Hannah McNeece, Ava Watters, Ally Johnson and Jones each had an ace. Alaina Allyn had 14 assists.The Lady Wildcats are back in action this week as they travel to Mater Dei on Tuesday and to Wood Memorial on Wednesday. The reserve matches for both games begin at 6 p.m. The Wildcats will then host Heritage Hills in a big Pocket Athletic Conference match on Saturday. The reserve match is set to begin at 11:30 at Mount Vernon High School gymnasium. The girls will travel to Harrison on Monday, Aug. 22 for a 6 p.m. shootout.

The North Posey girls’ softball team recently had their end of season awards banquet just before the upcoming school year begin. This was an historical run displayed by the Lady Vikings. North Posey finished the season with a 24-2 overall record and 11-0 in the Pocket Athletic Conference to earn a championship. The Lady Vikings only lost one game in the regular season to Henderson County in their second outing of the year. Then lost to Eastside 2-1 in the Class 2A State Finals to end their great run. It was the Lady Vikings first appearance in the state finals since 2007 and third in the school’s history. Coach Gary Gentil completed his fourteenth season as the leader of the Lady Viking softball team. His career record is now 214 wins and 137 losses. Gentil had a strong coaching staff with assistant coaches Jack Lowe, Jason Hoehn, Kevin Wassmer, and Mallory Lowe. Lettering on this season’s team were senior Haley Lowe. Juniors Lauren Kihn, Erin Hoehn, and Maddy Olander. Sophomores Addie Fullop, Jenna Wehmer, Sibyl Renshaw, Ashton Elpers, Ava Lowe, and Ashleigh Blankenship. Freshman Jessica Glaser, Sophie Scheller, Morgan LaVanchy, Alyssa Heath, Carly Douglas, Kelly Shadley, and Ava Staples. Student managers Claire Koester, Kaylee Bender, and Syndie Smith. The award winners for this season’s softball team were Erin Hoehn winning the “Viking Pitching Award” and “Top Hitting Award.” Sibyl Renshaw won the “Defensive Golden Glove Award.” Lauren Kihn was selected for the “Stolen Base Award.” Haley Lowe was picked for the “Viking Pride Award.” Alyssa Heath was named the “Rookie of the Year Award.” Hoehn led the Lady Vikings in hitting and pitching. Last spring, Hoehn had a .588 batting average with 13 home runs and 48 runs batted in. On the pitcher’s mound, Hoehn had a 14-2 record with a 0.99 earned run average with 213 strikeouts. Recently Hoehn committed to continuing her softball career at the University of Michigan. Hoehn also was selected to the Class 1A/2A All-State first team and first teamRenshawAll-PAC.was solid defensively for the Lady Vikings. She finished the season with a .378 batting average, one home run and 28 runs batted in. Renshaw also was named honorable mention All-PAC. Kihn had a great year being named first team all-state for Class 1A/2A and first team All-PAC. Last season, Kihn had a .376 batting average with one home run and 22 runs batted in. Lowe was the team’s leader and the only senior on this squad. She finished last spring with a .231 batting average with three home runs and 15 RBIs. Heath had a great freshman season finishing with a .322 batting average, one home run and six RBIs. Congratulations to the 2022 North Posey softball team on an epic season.

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Lady Wildcats find a way By Dave Pearce In golf, the lowest score is always the goal and the team with the lowest score always wins. But for Mount Vernon girls’ golf Coach Travis Wolfe, that concept has seemed a little deceptive this season so far. The Lady Wildcats shot their highest 9-hole competitive match score of the season yet were able to knock off five-time defending Indiana State Champion Evansville North thisTheweek.girls were coming off competition last weekend in the prestigious Washington Invitational on Saturday, where they posted a team score of 423. “Getting that win (against North) felt good, but we struggled against North and had our worst team score of the season,” Wolfe explained. “Hopefully we got our bad rounds out of the way and can keep improving this week.”Inthe North match, Culley led the way for the Wildcats with a 52 while Weatherford shot 56 and Rutledge a 61. Jillian Higginson carded a 63 wile Carr and Lang came in with identical scores of 67. Lilleston finished with a 67.North was led by Kiley Standring who shot 47 and teammate Emma Seits who shot 50/ Emily Schmidt shot 66 while Megan Brown and Jas Saur each shot 71. Sarah Parker finished with a 70 and Mykah Brown shot 72. “The girls have been working hard but they put a lot of pressure on themselves,” Wolfe explained. “They are beginning to figure out how to strengthen their mental game and once that happens, scores will drop.” At Washington, there should probably have been persistence points for just finishing the match as it took seven-plus hours just to complete the round in the heat. The Invitational was won by Bedford North Lawrence with a team score of 335. Mount Vernon’s scores were led by senior Olivia Culley and junior Hadley Weatherford who each shot 99. Senior Haley Rutledge came in next posting a 104 and sophomore Shelby Lang was the fourth team score at 121. Junior Hannah Carr finished with 124. The team finished out the week with a win over county rival North Posey. The Wildcats came in just under 200 as Culley finished with a 45 at the CountryMark Course. Weatherford finished with 47 while Rutledge came in with a 50. Higginson and Lilleston turned in identical cards at 57 while Carr finished one stroke back with 58 and Lang had a 60. North Posey finished with a team score of 223 and were led by Mackenzie Mills who shot a 52. Allison Werkmeister came in just two strokes back at 54. Tori Abernathy carded a 58 and Ava Biggs came in at 59. “We play last year’s Illinois state champs, Mt Carmel with Gibson Southern Thursday,” Wolfe said with a smile. “We have our work cut out for us.”

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By Chris Morlan As the heavy rain showers were in the forecast earlier in the afternoon last Tuesday. The North Posey girls’ golf team were able to get their match in with the weather clearing up for them to compete. This was a triangular match at Cambridge Golf Course against Evansville Central and Evansville Bosse.The Lady Vikings played well enough as a team to win the triangular meet with a low score of 234. Evansville Central finished second with 250 shots and Evansville Bosse in third place with 264. North Posey claimed the top two individual places in the match with Allison Werkmeister winning with an overall low score of 50 on the nine holes. Lady Viking Makenzie Mills placed second overall with a 55.Other Lady Vikings competing in the match were Ava Biggs shooting a 64 and Tori Abernathy finishing with 64 shots. Last Wednesday, the Lady Vikings traveled to Western Hills Country Club to compete against the Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats in a dual match. On the nine-hole, par 34 course, Mount Vernon defeated North Posey by the score of 199-223. Olivia Culley (Mount Vernon) was the individual overall winner with a low score of 45 shots. Hadley Weatherford (Mount Vernon) placed second with 47 shots. Haley Rutledge (Mount Vernon) finished third with a 50. Makenzie Mills (North Posey) placed fourth with a 52. Allison Werkmeister (North Posey) finished fifth with a 54. Rounding out the top ten was Jillian Higginson (Mount Vernon) and Lindsey Lilleston (Mount Vernon) tied for sixth place with 57 shots. Tori Abernathy (North Posey) and Hannah Carr (Mount Vernon) tied for eighth place each scoring a 58. Ava Biggs (North Posey) finished tenth with a 59, and Shelby Lang (Mount Vernon) in eleventh place shooting a 60. Haley Rutledge ﬁnishes her swing during golf action this week. Photo by Garry Beeson North Posey’s Ava Biggs chips onto the green during golf action this week at CountryMark against Mount Vernon. Photo by Dave Pearce

North Posey 14, Princeton 2: In their second game of the tournament against Princeton. North Posey excelled and defeated Princeton in a game that only lasted four innings. For the game, North Posey had 20 hits as a team. Every player in the North Posey lineup had at least one hit in the game. Braxton Randall, Cooper Hoehn, Westly Absher, Brycton Barrett, Avery Martin, Luke Fox, Chase Farrar, and Andrew Proctor each were perfect hitting two for two at the plate. Hoehn hit a triple and Randall with a double. Walker Eisterhold, Mike Kemmerling, Owen Schmitt, and Benjamin Bratton each had one hit apiece. Schmitt smacked a home run with his opportunity along with four RBIs. North Posey 13, Legends-Busby 5: Coming into this game, North Posey was undefeated in this tournament with three straight wins. That streak extended to four games as North Posey won by eight runs. After two innings, North Posey led 5-0. Legends-Busby cut into that lead and made the score 5-4 going into the bottom of the third inning. North Posey scored four runs in the bottom of the third inning to coast to Northvictory.Posey had 15 hits in the game and were led by Cooper Hoehn going two for three with a triple, one RBI and three scores. Owen Schmitt went two for three hitting with a double, drove in a run and scored once. Westly Absher, Avery Martin, and Chase Farrar each had two hits each in the game. With at least one hit in the game were Walker Eisterhold, Brycton Barrett, Luke Fox, Mike Kemmerling, and Andrew Proctor. North Posey 13, Jasper 5: In the championship game, North Posey finished the season with their fifth win in two days and went out on top for an eight-run victory. This game was tied at 2-2 after one inning of play. After two innings, North Posey led 4-3. Jasper tied the game at 4-4 going into the bottom of the third inning. North Posey scored five runs in the bottom of the third inning to cruise on to being the tournament champs. North Posey had 15 hits in the game as a team. Braxton Randall, Cooper Hoehn, Brycton Barrett, Owen Schmitt, and Chase Farrar each had two hits apiece in the game. Walker Eisterhold, Westly Absher, Avery Martin, Luke Fox, and Mike Kemmerling each had one hit for the outing. Eisterhold’s hit was a double.

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Wildcats show triple threat in scrimmage against TC By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon football dominated Tell City in the team’s final pre-season scrimmage Friday, but the Wildcats aren’t resting on past successes as they prepare for their first test of 2022…a road matchup against a hungry Heritage Hills squad looking to avenge back to back losses against the program that hadn’t beaten them since 1999. “This Friday we will be playing a very good team in Heritage Hills. They are strong and physical and play disciplined football,” said Mount Vernon Coach Luke Messmer.TheLincoln City campus may hold special memories for Messmer…who kicked off his varsity coaching career and earned his first career win on the Patriots’ home turf… but Messmer admits that the dynamic has shifted since he and his unproven Cats stunned the then-defending Pocket Athletic Conference champs and state runners-up with a 24-14 win in 2020. “The atmosphere leading up to the game is obviously a little different compared to 2020 when no one expected us to go up there and win,” Messmer said. Recent history aside, the matchup has not been favorable for Mount Vernon. The Wildcats have just four victories against the Patriots in the past 41 years…seven since 1974.The Heritage Hills quarterback club website, which has a running clock counting down Friday’s rematch by the second, boasts a legacy of wins that include 13 sectional titles, 10 regional titles, three semi state titles and the 2000 state championship. The Patriots 4-6 record in 2020 marked just the fourth losing season for the program since 1972. They rebounded with a 9-3 effort in 2021. Mount Vernon was a conference force in the 1940s and 1950s, claiming six PAC crowns. The program earned sectional titles in 1999 and 2007. The team went winless in 2016, but has steadily improved and is coming off of its third straight winning campaign with an 8-2 2021 season that set a regular season program-high record for wins. The Wildcats two losses came at the hands of a dominant Gibson Southern squad that claimed the 2021 state championship.ForMessmer and the Cats, history…even its recent winning history…is just a thing of the“Wepast.will go into the game with the same approach that we have every week. We just want to be the best team we can be by Friday. We will get into the film this weekend to develop the best scouting report we can and practice really hard all week to make sure that we’re ready,” Messmer said. “Success on Friday will come down to winning the turnover battle and the big play battle. If we can take care of the football and generate some big plays, I’m confident things can go well.”

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Boys TeamMeetScores: Castle 26, Evansville Central 26, Evansville North 37, Evansville Reitz 38, Gibson Southern 40, South Knox 40, Princeton 47, Barr-Reeve 67, Signature 67, North Posey NTS, Mount Vernon NTS Overall Top 10: 1. Sawyer Mossberger/ Jackson Nolan-Reitz 25:25; 2. Nolan King/ Marc Pierre-Central 25:30; 3. Zach Wells/Kyle Sterchi-North 25:50; 4. Dane Kramer/Jackson Kramer-Castle 26:36; 5. Landen Schapker/Logan Schapker-Central 26:42; 6. Hayden Pennington/Alex Spindler-GS 26:46; 7. Blake Smith/Peyton Wright-Princeton 26:56; 8. Devin Monroe/Gabe Land-Castle 27:14; 9. Cooper Maurer/Lucas Kissel-GS 27:17; 10. Elias Wallace/Ben Lee-North 27:43 Mount Vernon: 29. Carson Tucker/Ethan SutfinNorth30:12Posey: 34. Cole Newcomer/Evan Tuley/Ayden Hessler 31:36 Girls MountMeetVernon: 25. Brynn Davis/Ashley Lilleston 37:07; 32. Isabella Zieren/Avery StillsNorth38;52Posey: 9. Olivia Esche/Elle Jo Johnson 32:46; 22. Makennah Delph/Abigail Pardon 36:35; 37. Abby Rittichier/Abby Hessler/ Katelyn Seibert 40:20 Mount Vernon quarterback Nicot Burnett goes to the air during Friday night’s scrimmage against Tell City. The Wildcats were impressive but have a lot of things to accomplish this season. Photo by Garry Beeson

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The start of the 2022 Indiana High School cross country season went underway last Saturday morning for the North Posey and Mount Vernon boys’ and girls’ teams. Both teams competed in the Second Annual Gibson Southern Cross Country Hokum Karem Relays. This race comprised of two or three runners as a team with each running a lap or two at different times on a 1.2-mile course totaling to 4.8 miles. There were twelve different high schools competing at this relay. In the boys’ race, Evansville Central and Castle tied for first place with a low score of 26 points each. North Posey and Mount Vernon boys did not have a team score. Princeton won the girls race with a low score of six points. North Posey girls placed sixth with 56 points. Mount Vernon girls had no team scores. At the Gibson Southern Relay, the top ten places received awards. North Posey had Olivia Esche and Elle Jo Johnson place ninth overall in the girls’ race with a time of 32:46.

Members of the winning team in the Poseyville Kiwanis Scramble are, left to right, Aaron Straub, Eric Morlock, Thomas Clowers and Jeremy Fortune.

The Mount Vernon Wildcats traveled to Gibson Southern on Saturday morning for the Second Annual Hokum Karem Relays. MVHS had two competitive relay teams and one exhibition team. A Hokum Karem Relay consists of two runners per team who each run 2K two times (approximately 1.25 miles each time for a total just under 2.5 miles per runner). The Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats will have six runners this fall all with a year or less of experience: Juniors Krissy Bazan and Ashley Lilleston, sophomores Brynn Davis, Avery Stills and Isabella Zieren along with freshman Ellie Blackburn. The teams were divided up on Saturday morning to be competitive among each other to determine how the teams are coming along in their training. “The girls did not disappoint,” Coach Leigh Ann Latshaw said. “Brynn and Ashley were the ‘winning team”’ from team Mount Vernon and placed 25th overall while the team of Izzie and Avery were 32nd overall. Krissy and Ellie ran a strong combination in an exhibition race. There was less than a 2-minute split between each pair of racers and an overall split from first to fifth of one minute and ten seconds. If the girls can keep this up, they will have a very strong scoring pattern going forward.” Individually, Brynn Davis led the ‘Cats in 18:28 followed by newcomer Ashley Lilleston in 18:36. Krissy Bazan was just 10 seconds behind in 18:46 with Izzie next at 19:14. Rounding out the team was Avery Stills with a 19:38 and Ellie Blackburn with a 21:41 in her first-ever cross country race. Mount Vernon will host PAC opponent and Cross County powerhouse Princeton Community High School along with Evansville Christian at Brittlebank Park on Tuesday. Tentatively, the start is scheduled for 5 p.m. This race will be a 4K race and boys and girls will be combined. On Saturday, August 20, the cross country teams will get their first crack at a full 5K (3.1 mile race) at the Boonville Invitational. The girls will run first at 8 a.m. followed by the boys running at 8:30 a.m. The Junior High Bobcats will also run at this meet with the girls running at 9 a.m. and the boys at 9:05 a.m. in a staggered start. “These young ladies are working hard and we hope you will find time to come support our Mount Vernon cross country athletes as they continue to improve on their personal bests,” Latshaw concluded.

The Mount Vernon Wildcat boys cross country team traveled to Gibson Southern on Saturday morning for the Second Annual Hokum Karem Relays. Mount Vernon had one competitive relay team and one exhibition team. A Hokum Karem Relay consists of two runners per team who each run 2K two times (approximately 1.25 miles each time for a total just under 2.5 miles per runner). The boys were led by the competitive team of seniors Carson Tucker and Ethan Sutfin. These guys are the only runners on either team, boys or girls, who have more than one year of high school experience. They are both in their fourth year and their improvement showed Saturday morning as each runner ran exactly 23 seconds faster then a year ago. Tucker showed why he was the number one runner a year ago as he finished in 14 minutes and 30 seconds while Sutfin’s combined runs yielded a 15 minute 41 second total. Rounding out this morning’s competitors was a team made up of two freshmen who ran an exhibition relay. Mason Hagan, who comes to Mount Vernon with three years of junior high experience ran an 18:35 combined race while his teammate and first year runner, Ryan McCollum came through in 22:54. Count Leigh Latshaw said the team hopes to get sophomore Hayden Deckard healthy soon so that he can begin his first competitive season in cross country. He will be a crucial scorer in the five-runner team total. Mount Vernon will host PAC opponent and Cross County powerhouse Princeton Community High School along with Evansville Christian at Brittlebank Park on Tuesday. Tentatively, the start is scheduled for 5 p.m. This race will be a 4K and boys and girls will be combined.

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Nora Tekoppel puts the sand back in the Saint Philip Social held Saturday and Sunday. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Junior and Dana Deckard of rural New Harmony show oﬀ their new bicycles on Sunday afternoon in New Harmony. As of the time of the picture, they had ridden 15 miles in and around New Harmony. The weather on Sunday was perfect for out about. Photo by Dave Pearce

Sister and brother Rose Backes and Dan Horstmann take a moment to smile for the camera during the Saint Philip Social on Sunday. Dan was in charge of selling raﬄe tickets for the annual event, in which he has been involved for many years. Photo by Dave Pearce

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The North Posey High School Class of 1967 Reunion will be held Saturday, September 17 at Hornville Tavern, 2607 West Baseline Road, Evansville. Get together from 5 until 6 p.m., class picture at 6 p.m., and dinner to follow around 6:30 p.m.Reservations must be made by Friday, July 1, money due by Thursday, September 1. Cost is $35 per person with a cash bar. Send your reservations with a check payable to NP class of ‘67 to: Irma Donner, 2805 Donner Road, Wadesville, IN 47638. Any questions call or email: Irma Donner 812-457-5390, idonner@ tds.net or Cindy Byrd 812-760-9157, cindybyrd49@gmail.com.

NPHS Class of ‘70 to hold 50th Reunion The North Posey Class of 1970 will celebrate their 50th Class Reunion (plus 2 for COVID) on Saturday, September 17 at the Red Wagon in Poseyville. There will be a tour of North Posey High School at 4 p.m. Social hour will start at 5 p.m. at the Red Wagon with dinner to follow at 6. Friday, September 16, our class will be recognized at the home football game. Our Class will be seated in a designated area. We hope to see you at all events. If you have questions, please contact Sharon Voegel at 812874-3154 (home) or 812-781-0309 (cell) or Eileen Embrey at 812-455-3102. All information will also be available on our Class Facebook page - North Posey Class of 1970.

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The North Posey High School Class of 1997 will celebrate their 25th reunion on September 24 with a Family Picnic at Harmonie State Park Cherry Hill Shelter from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. On Friday, September 24 class mates can enjoy a school tour and tailgating from 5-7 p.m., and the football homecoming game at 7 p.m. Also on Saturday, Trivia Night will be held at Silver Bell in Saint Wendel with Mr. Rynk. For more information contact Scott Singleton 317-903-8682.

Format: Four person scramble: Monday, September 26, 2022 at Western Hills Country Club, located in Mt. Vernon, Indiana Entry Fee The $240 team entry ($60 /person) will include event prizes, lunch buffet and tournament favor. Mulligans (2 for $10) Closest to the Pin and Longest Putt Prizes, Shotgun Start: 1:00 pm. Lunch buffet to begin at 11:30 am entry Email Amy Smith, Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact, PCCF at asmith@communityfoundationalliance.org Women’s Fund of Posey County Scramble Monday, September 26, 2022 @ 1:00 pm Entry must be returned with $240.00 entry fee. cancellations one week of tournament Posey County Community Foundation PCWF Golf Scramble 402 Main Street Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 NPHS Class of ‘97 to hold 25th Reunion

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NPHS Class of ‘72 to hold 50th Reunion The North Posey Class of 1972 will have their 50th reunion on Sat., August 27, 2022 at the Knight’s of Saint John in Saint Wendel. Social hour begins at 3 p.m. with dinner at 5. There are several classmates who cannot be located. If you have not received the invitation by email or letter, please contact Jeanne Wilderman at 812-5897416.

The Mount Vernon Class of 1982 will hold their 40th reunion September 17, 2022 from 5 p.m. - ? at Hawg ‘N Sauce, 6580 Leonard Road, Mount Vernon. Class photo will be taken at 6 p.m., Schelhorn Band will begin at 7 p.m., and food and drink will be available for purchase. Please email the reunion committee at mvclass82@gmail.com for more information or private message Cheryl Reich or Liz Culley on Facebook. MVHS Class of ‘60 to hold 80th Birthday Party MVHS class of 1960 is preparing for our 80th birthday celebration. Because of the pandemic in 2020 we were unable to have our 60th class reunion, so we decided to have an 80th birthday party to celebrate us. Whoop whoop. The party will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Western Hills Country Club. Invitations will be mailed. Cost is $30 per person. Reservations must be received by August 10, 2022. Any questions please contact Marti (Keitel) Maddix 812-760-9424. Hope to see you there.

MVHS Class of ‘62 holds Reunion Mount Vernon High School’s class of 1962 will have their 60th reunion on Saturday, September 17, at 12 noon, at the Senior Citizen building on Eighth Street. There will be no charge. The MEAL IS FREE. Please call Dee Ann at 812-8383449 or email her at deeannkeitel@gmail.com by September 1.

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MVHS Class of ‘68 holds ‘Homecoming’ The Class of ‘68 will be hosting our Second Homecoming on October 1, 2022 from 6-11 p.m. The Meet and Greet will be held at the American Legion Post 5, 203 Walnut, in Mount Vernon, There will be a cash bar. Snacks will be provided by the class and the kitchen will be open until 8:30 p.m., for anyone that would like to order food. We would love to invite all classmates, teachers and alumni of Mount Vernon High School. Spread the word so we can spend some time together. Hope to see you there. MVHS Class of ‘70 hosts Meet and Greet Due to the pandemic, the 50th class reunion was canceled. Mount Vernon High School Class of ‘70 is hosting a Meet and Greet as part of their 70th Birthday weekend celebration. The Meet and Greet will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at the American Legion located at 203 Walnut in Mount Vernon from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be a cash bar. Snacks will be provided and the kitchen will be open until 8:30 p.m. for anyone who would like to order food. All classmates, teachers and alumni of Mount Vernon High School are invited to attend. The 70th Birthday Bash Dinner will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Bally’s Hotel in Evansville, Indiana. Deadline for making reservations is July 31, 2022. The MVHS class of 1970 committee is also asking for help from the community in locating the following classmates that we have lost contact with since graduation: Marlena Kaye Church, Terry L. Cox, Roger A. Cross, Raymond C. Goodman, Gary Morris Graddy, Dennis L. Gross, Ralph D. Lutz, Michael Roger McNeil, Kathy S. Moyer Moll, Richard L. Reed, John L. Ricketts, Richard Carl Rogers, Roger L. Saltzman, Debra Jean Scott, Mary J. Schockley Nobles, Rosanna M. Stewart Russ, Greg Ward, and Maurice Sonny Wood.Ifyou have any information that can help us, please contact Linda Deig at 812-459-6754.

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