August 23, 2022 - The Posey County News by The Posey County News

Posey Solar Project plans found to be in compliance

Posey jail officer is arrested

“We’re going into communities that are rural, going into communities that maybe are overlooked that maybe don’t get a big visit from Republicans or Democrats,” Schmuhl said. “We want to go to folks and share some good news with folks because, I have to tell you, politics can seem kind of heavy every day. There’s a lot of anger and frustration out there and we want to cut through that noise. We want to go directly to people and tell them about how Democrats are working on solving some of these pressing problems.” Schmuhl said the party plans to focus on abortion rights, birth control protection, the elimination of textbook rental fees, repealing the tampon taxm, legalizing cannibas, expanding broadband, lower prescription drug costs, expanding health care for veterans, implementing new gun safety measures and repealing the diaper tax. When asked about how those platform issues translate to Posey County residents, 82 percent of which selected Republican ballots in the 2021 primary election, Schmuhl said it’s important to try to connect with Hoosiers and talk about issues regardless of political party affiliation. In the 2020 general election, 13,372 total ballots were cast. Of those, 5,111 were cast as straight party Republican ballots. President Donald Trump garnered nearly 70 percent of Guns banned in PCCH

The Posey Solar Project was given a conditional go-ahead on Monday by members of the Area Plan Commission, who voted 5-3 to green light the 1,400 acre project developed by Arevon and Tenaska for CenterPoint Energy. After two years of heated public debate, APC President Mark Seib told attendees that the final hearing held in the Mount Vernon High School Auditorium came down to one question: Did the final development plan for the Posey Solar Project meet the conditions set forth in the county’s updated wind and solar ordinance?

Indiana Democrats place emphasis on Posey County By Trisha L. Lopez A statewide effort to “re-introduce” voters to the “modern Indiana Democratic Party” will kick off in Posey County on Thursday. The Hoosier Promise Tour will showcase democratic candidates at events in 17 locations.United States Senate Candidate Tom McDermott, Indiana Secretary of State Candidate Destiny Wells, Indiana Auditor Candidate ZeNai Brooks, Indiana Treasurer Candidate Jessica McClellan and Indiana Eighth Congressional District Candidate Ray McCormick will launch the tour at the Posey County Democrat JFK Dinner at 6 p.m., on Thursday at the Mount Vernon High School cafeteria. Mike Schmuhl, chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party and former campaign manager and chief of staff for United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, said he wants Posey County voters to see that his party is “delivering for folks and Republicans are dividing communities.”

By Trisha L. Lopez

On Friday, an arrest warrant was issued for Posey County Jail Officer Daniel Long. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by the Indiana State Police. Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham requested the Indiana State Police investigate to provide an outside agency observation and to provide the most transparent approach. It is alleged Long battered an inmate, 31-year-old James Thole, on July 9, 2022. While the investigation was pending, Long was assigned to the jail control room, where he had no physical contact with inmates. Long was apprehended on Friday, about 3:55, without incident, by the Indiana State Police and transported to the Posey County Jail where he was booked on the charges of Official Misconduct, a level 6 felony and Battery, a class B misdemeanor. Long’s bond was set by Posey County Circuit Court Judge Craig Goedde at $1,500 cash. Following the arrest, Long was informed by Sheriff Office staff that his employment was terminated.According to the Probable Cause Affidavit, the incident occurred between Sgt. Daniel Lee Long, a Correctional Officer for the Posey County Sheriff’s Office, and James Paul Thole, who had been arrested on a Vanderburgh County warrant in Posey County and was awaiting transport back to Vanderburgh County. Logan Lee Elliott, a Correctional Officer for Man faces 15 years on drug charges

Two and a half hours later, APC Members Andy Hoehn, Randy Owens, Keith Spurgeon, David Pearce and Seib said they believed it did and voted to grant the developer’s application. Mike Baehl, Kevin Brown and Randy Thornburg votedMonday’sagainst.meeting marked the final phase of county government approvals required for the 200MW site. The project’s size was reduced in January from 3,000 acres and 300MW due to supply chain issues, according to developers. The project will move on to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for review. If approved, developers told APC members they expect construction to take about 15 months and the site to be operational by the end of the second quarter of Representatives2024.from Arevon opened the meeting by outlining the site development plan and financial impact. Residents were given two minutes each to share thoughts and concerns with members, who were seated at a long table on the auditorium’s stage. Several project supporters discussed the importance of green energy and landowner rights. Op-

A Mount Vernon man will serve prison time after being convicted of dealing drugs in Posey County. On the afternoon of Wednesday, August 17, Steven R. Robinson, age 50, appeared in the Posey Circuit Court where he was sentenced by Judge Craig Goedde to fifteen (15) years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing in methamphetamine and dealing in synthetic marijuana – commonly known as “K2.” As part of his guilty plea, Robinson admitted to possessing between five and 10 grams of methamphetamine, as well as more than 28 grams of synthetic marijuana, with the intent to deliver the drugs. Police records show that Robinson’s vehicle was stopped by Mount Vernon Police Department Officer Brandon Woodley on October 9, 2021 around midnight for driving without his headlights turned on. Further investigation revealed that Robinson’s driver’s license was suspended. During the course of the traffic stop, officers observed illegal narcotics in plain view inside the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, officers located amounts of methamphetamine and more than 350 grams of synthetic marijuana. Robinson and a female passenger were arrested and booked in the Posey County Jail.Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers commented, “This is an example of active policing by law enforcement that led to the removal of a large amount of drugs and a drug dealer from our community. Thanks to the investigative work of the Mount Vernon Police Department and the Posey County Drug Task Force, my office was provided with an overwhelming amount of evidence that allowed us to hold Robinson accountable for his actions.” Robinson will be transported to the Indiana Department of Correction to serve his sentence.

To ensure the safety of all involved in Posey County court proceedings, the Posey County Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance in response to House Bill 1296 at its August 16, morning meeting at the Hovey House. The ordinance clarifies that no one, other than the two county judges and law enforcement, may bring a firearm into the Posey County Court House or the Coliseum buildings. It does not cover a third venue, the Hovey House. County Attorney Joe Harrison initiated the action by stating, “Due to House Bill 1296, as of July 1, the law has changed on requiring a permit to carry a handgun.” The law specifies that certain persons, who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun, are not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Concealed weapons are a concern for Judges Goedde and Clowers and they favored the new Commissionerordinance.Randy Thornburg made the motion to pass the ordinance

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Bus crash injures three Special to the News According to Posey County Sheriff, Tom Latham, Posey County emergency agencies were dispatched to a crash with injuries involving a school bus, from Mount Vernon Metropolitan School District, on SR 62 and Sauerkraut Lane, which is west of Mount Vernon around 3:27 p.m. The preliminary investigation supports the bus was driving south from Sauerkraut Lane and may have failed to yield the right of way to a vehicle traveling east on SR 62. Both the driver of the bus, Sophie Roby of Mount Vernon, the driver of the car, Benajah Gahagan of Evansville, and a student were transported by ambulance to the hospital, for what appears to be minor injuries. During the investigation, it was discovered Gahagan was operating with a suspended license. As a result, Gahagan will face criminal charges for Driving While Suspended with a prior conviction, which is a Class A Misdemeanor.Assistingwith the crash was the Mount Vernon Police Department, Mount Vernon City Fire Department, Posey County EMS, Black Township Fire Department, and the Point Township Fire Department. Latham stated, “I’m thankful for the two citizens who stopped and helped remove the children from the bus after the collision.” This is a prime example as to the great humanity within our area.”

By Lois Mittino Gray

Griﬃn Eisterhold cheers for his team during the football season opener on Friday night. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Steven Robinson Daniel Long Three were taken to the hospital as a result of this accident involving a school bus. The accident happened in Mount Vernon. Christina Tepool takes home top honors in the ﬁrst Poseyville Kiwanis Club’s Family Ride held Sunday afternoon in Poseyville. Kiwanis member Teresa Mossberger said she hopes this will become an annual event for the town. Photo by Dave Pearce

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KidsAnyway…needpopa time. They need me for tractor rides and play time. It’s important to learn the do’s and don’ts of life. They need me to show em how to use shovels, hammers and fence pliers. How to twist bolts and turn wrenches, how to build fence and nail a board. They need me to teach them work ethic, but also how to bait a hook and ride a motorcycle, to shoot a gun and raise an animal. They need me to teach them when to be humble and when to be bold. They need me to teach them about David and Goliath, Jonah in the whales belly, and Daniel in the lions den, and how Jesus fed the 5000 with five loaves and two fishes. How we live by faith and not by sight. They need me to answer all the why’s and how comes. They may pick up some things from me that aren’t desirable too… such as the farm is your restroom, or how to clear your nose on a cold winter day. They won’t learn to cuss or throw a fit from me they’ll have to learn that elsewhere.They will only be little for a little while. So I’m spending as much time with them as I can, and I hope they know that I need them as much as they need me. I can’t help but worry that one day… they may think that they don’t need me anymore.

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In our current political discourse it seems almost every discussion has to first set forth the commentator’s pro or anti Trump diatribe then morph into the “real news.” I keep trying, with little success, to block out the opening statements as I wait for any significant new facts. This atmosphere of dueling slings and arrows, some of which are more than mere rhetoric, is the “political violence” Nichols refers to. People committing random acts of physical violence against complete strangers for no reason other than to attempt to give some meaning to their uninteresting lives. And as many of us have suffered through the discomfort, or worse, of political conversations with our friends and family these last few years, it is not just random strangers who have accosted one another with Nichols’ “New Era of Political Violence”. Long-time friendships and relationships have often suffered due to competing political views. A large contributor to the current “Era of Bad Feeling” is the tendency to classify those who do not share our political views as holding “half-baked” or “wacky” ideas because, in Nichols’ view, they suffer from “a generalized paranoia that dark forces are manipulating their lives.” The sense I get from our current political in-fighting reminds me of the McCarthy Era from the 1950’s when Senator Joe McCarthy held hearings that ruined countless lives with accusations of Communistic leanings among American citizens. Sure, eventually we, as a democracy, saw through the “Red Scare” but it was too late to save many good citizens. It feels to me now as those Red Baiting times felt. We seem to go immediately to anger when the “other side” speaks its views. Perhaps we could learn from our history instead of repeating it. As Mom would have said, “Just because someone sees things from their viewpoint doesn’t make them wrong. And just because someone else voices an opinion opposed to ours doesn’t mean they are bad.” It kind of goes back to that old advice, “If it ain’t good, don’t say it.” That does not apply to real news, only personal character assassination. We need our democracy to have unfettered access to information about many subjects. That is, we need facts to make good decisions. What we do not need is vituperative personal attacks masquerading as evidence. For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine. com. Or “Like/Follow” us on Facebook and Twitter at JPegOsageRanch.

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People who have lost their houses and cars and everything they’ve worked for all their lives may feel like giving up. Some do. After thirty or forty years they don’t feel like they have it within them to rebuild and try again. Some have no choice but to live the life they’ve been handed. Financially they don’t have an option. I was sitting in a hotel lobby in Pikeville, Kentucky last Sunday talking to FEMA workers. Several of them were preparing to go to areas devastated by the East Kentucky floods. One of the men said, “We are trying to get everyone registered. There is some assistance available but it is small and limited in comparison to what they need. These families have nothing. They have lost everything. Many of them have no means to rebuild what they have lost. ‘Sadly,’ he said this is their new normal.” We all face and deal with the “new normals” of our lives. Aching knees, the death of a spouse, the loss of friends who have moved or died. Financial changes and health challenges force us to learn how to reset our lives. Resetting life is easier said than done. Too often, all we have is the energy to stare out the window, if we have a window. Life’s disasters set us back. Mentally, physically, relationally, and financially such an event may require another lifetime of building your life back, if you have a lifetime. Your lifetime may be five or ten years, and if you are lucky your lifetime will be more. It’s certainly a little easier to try to climb back up the mountain at the age of 35 than at 65, but to some extent you can if you have the will and physical ability to do Thereso. is a time in life when you either quit or dramatically change gears. You don’t feel like standing and teaching a class another ten years. You can’t go back into the coal mine another five years. You’ve stood in the assembly line for 35 or 40 years and you are done. There is nothing wrong with withdrawing from one life you enjoyed and resetting to do something else. This could simply be fishing, golf, traveling, walking by the river or local lake, or sleeping late every morning and enjoying your coffee late in the day. There’s nothing wrong with that. The old Apostle Paul had been through a lot in his life. Shipwrecked, stoned and left for dead, escaped being murdered, whipped cruelly and placed in a jail cell. His life was often far less than glamorous. He once said, “Let us not get tired of well-doing, we will reap a harvest if we don’t quit.” Many years ago, a friend of mine restarted his life at the age of 50. He had nothing to show for his years of work and life. Old age was looking grim. He and his wife found an old abandoned hamburger stand in a small town. He rented the building for almost nothing and cleaned it up and he and his wife worked twelve hours a day for the next 17 years and he retired with a couple of million dollars in the bank. Even this would be out of reach for many today but keep in mind that if you have the mental wherewithal to think it and the physical stamina to put it into action, you can reset your life and tryYouragain.current normal doesn’t have to be forever, if you don’t quit. PO Box 397, New

While I believe Nichols falls victim to the kind of incitement to political violence he warns the rest of us to avoid, I agree with him that much of our poisonous political atmosphere is both created and exacerbated by “instigators who will inflame them from the safety of a television or radio studio.”

John Perkins Is liberty not welcome at USI?

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The drought in the Western U.S. has been accelerating for 20 years and the water supplied by the Colorado River to two major reservoirs has decreased to near record low levels. Lake Mead is at 28 per cent capacity and Lake Powell is at 27 per cent capacity. About 40 million people in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, California and Nevada rely on this water supply. Next year signiﬁcant cuts will have to be made to the water supplied to these states. Climate change has worsened drought conditions in the Western U.S. Average temperatures have increased two to three degrees Fahrenheit in recent years. In Phoenix, the hottest city in the U.S., the average Summer temperature has increased 3.8 degrees since 1970. Phoenix is trying to lessen the heat impact by planting tree canopies, expanding the light-rail system and painting roadways white. A combination of actions is necessary to lessen the impact of the drought, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, increased use of renewable energy sources and conservation and rationing of water. Studies should be conducted to evaluate the feasibility of transporting water from the oceans and major rivers by pipeline and constructing more desalination plants.

When I try to glean news from Facebook, MSNBC, CNN, FOX News and even sometimes NPR and the regular commercial news outlets, I spend a lot of my time hearing the echo of my Mother’s sage advice, “If you can’t say something nice about somebody, don’t say anything at all.”

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Donald Moskowitz Western Drought Causing Water Shortage I neglected to thank one group of great people that came to the aid of my wife, Barbara Champlain when she collapsed in my arms. We called 911 and it seemed like they were there in a very short time and they immediately as a group began working to save her life,before sending her oﬀ to Deaconess Midtown emergency room. Posey County should be proud of these groups, Posey County EMT’s, Mount Vernon Fire department, and Mount Vernon Police department. We should also be proud of the Posey County Sheriﬀ department. From my point of view they are a very professional and caring people .

Having grandchildren is diﬀerent than having kids. We’ve all heard the saying “grandkids are great because you can spoil them and send them home”… but that’s not the case with me. Being a grandparent we recognize that we made a few mistakes raising our own children and we don’t want to see our kids make the same ones. Older and wiser I hope we are. We are fortunate enough to have our grandchildren close by and we get to spend lots of time together. Not because we have to… but because we want to. In the world we live in they need me, and all the help they canWe’veget. made it through the normal struggles of raising children… and some we didn’t expect to encounter. But looking back it wasn’t near as hard as we thought it was at the time. They need me to help teach them what I know, and where they came from… my heritage, who I am, where I came from, and what I’ve been through, and how I grew up. They need me to help mold them into who they should become. It’s part of the reason I write so much… so that if something happens to me they will have something to read about if they choose to do so.

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Tom Nichols is a staff writer for The Atlantic magazine. In his opinion piece of August 15, 2022, Nichols asserted the United States is living in a “new era of political violence.” Nichols compared our current political climate to America’s Civil War and declared:“Compared with the bizarre ideas and half-baked wackiness that now infest American political life, the arguments between the North and the South look like a deep treatise on government.”

As the school year kicks off, Hoosier veterans and their families can receive up to $500 to help pay for education-related expenses like school supplies and tuition. Military families with K-12 students and full-time college students within the home can apply for the $500 grant, paid through the Military Family Relief Fund, before SeptemberCompleted15. applications can be mailed to the DVA or emailed to MFRF@dva.in.gov. Indiana offers a wide range of services and grant opportunities for veterans and their families, which can be found by connecting with your local Veterans Service Office.Matt Hostettler

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Psalms 71: 17-18 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

Of course, Nichols, as all of us do, meant those ideas he disagreed with. He wrote his article as a warning against “the random threats and unpredictable dangers from people among us who spend too much time watching television and plunging down internet rabbit holes.”

Helping military families Something that has bothered me for a long time, four years to be precise, is that when I walk into work at the public state funded University of Southern Indiana that has 18-20 buildings, each with three or four doors, no metal detectors, no guards, no sign in - there is simply a stamp on the door that says, “No Firearms Permitted” - I gage a little each time. USI is not a private company and thus to me differentiates it from holding its own liberty to run the business as it sees fit. It is state funded and therefore a property of the people of the state.The State of Indiana issued and granted me a concealed carry permit and I bought my weaponsWhylegally.then can ‘the state’ tell me without any procedure in place to equalize all, that I am not permitted to carry? I feel the criminally insane read that as, “sitting ducks” and I am simply waiting for a disgruntled college student to come to my office upset they spent tens of thousands of dollars and can’t find a job. I’d like to see this issue brought up at our state house to allow teachers in public schools to carry, allow state employees to carry, allow employees of any state funded institution to carry. Ninety-eight per cent of mass shootings take place in “gun free” zones; while one-hundred per cent of mass shootings are stopped by good people with guns, with the rare exception of gunmanThesuicide.Indianapolis mall shooting was stopped by a law-abiding citizen legally carrying. It’s time my taxpayer dollars stop funding an unconstitutional rule. If they want to ignore the second amendment, then let’s pull the state funding and let them be a private institution. Perhaps this next legislative cycle, this idea could be made into law. But it can’t be done alone - contact your State Senators and Representatives and tell them it is time.

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New hires included Jordyn London as a teacher at Farmersville Elementary School and Nikki Schneider as a Teacher Assistant in Special Education there. Andrea Santoro will be a Teacher Assistant/lifeguard at the junior high school. Carissa Gaston will be the new head school nurse at the high school, replacing Melissa Girot. She has worked as a staff nurse at Deaconess Hospital. In Athletics, Amy Baker will be head coach high school girls’ cross country on half stipend sharing duties with Leigh Ann Latshaw, the other half stipend. Timothy Smith will do the duty of assistant coach high school boys’Gwenythsoccer. Raibley was given permission to attend the “Get Your Teach On” Conference in Columbus, Indiana retroactively in July. Holley Hatter will attend the CTO2B (Chief Technology Officers) Mentorship Program in Indianapolis on SeptemberTammy1-2. Schneider and Heather Allyn were given permission to offer a high school cheer camp in the main high school gym on September 2 at a cost of $30 a person. The board approved use of the facilities at noThecharge.board adopted a resolution concerning the possible purchase of property owned by Renee Green, appointing Dr. Charles Seifert as purchasing agent. Seifert will get two appraisals to start the process and an average of the two is used. The property is located at 926 West Fifth Street. It is located adjacent to the recently purchased property on Fourth Street for use in smoothing out the problems with parent pickup in the West Elementary School parkingHouselot.plans for the building trades construction project were passed out to peruse. This is a first time event for the high school. The notice to taxpayers for the 2023 budget and permission to advertise the Bus Replacement Plan, the Capital Projects Plan, and the Education, Operation, Debt Service, and Rainy Day Funds was approved unanimously.

The total budget estimate is $33,976,283 with an estimated $13,976, 171 to be raised by tax levy. Monday, September 19, 2022 at 5:45 p.m. will be the budget hearing and Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 5:45 p.m. is slated for budget adoption. The next Board meetings is set for Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 5:45 p.m. (Monday is Labor Day) in the Media Center.

Betty Yvonne Potter Irene Wolfe, of Haubstadt, who celebrated her 102 birthday on July 16, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the Heritage Center with her family by her side. Irene, who was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, left an undeniable testimony of faith for her family and friends. She set an example of true Christian living by her kind and loving manner throughout her lifetime. Family and faith were her focus which was evident in her devotion as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She retired from Hansen Manufacturing and had the pleasure of traveling to Medjugorje multiple times along with other destinations.Sheis survived by her son, Bruce and his wife Kim Wolfe of New Harmony, her three daughters, Marsha and her husband Barry Conrad of Wadesville, Loris and her husband Tom Helfrich, and Nancy and her husband Mick Blackard both of Haubstadt. Also surviving are her grandchildren Darren Conrad, Jason Conrad, Lance Wolfe, Travis Wolfe, Blake Helfrich, Melanie Wilson, and Colby Fisher plus 17 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and Precedingnephews.her in death were her parents, Ed and Cecilia Speer, husband Ray Wolfe, sister Mary Lou Field, and brother Bob Speer. Funeral services were held Friday, August 19 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, Ind. Visitation was held at the church from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Andrew Thomas and Rev. Tony Ernst oﬃciating. There was a rosary recited at 9 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staﬀ at the Heritage Center for the care given to her over the past few years.

Irene Wolfe Greg B. Huett, 67, of Wadesville, Ind., passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was born on February 4, 1955 in Evansville to the late Orvil Huett and Virginia Butler. Greg was a member of the Tri-State Industrial Safety Council. He had worked at Bucyrus-Erie, then after leaving FedEx as a manager had been working at Mead Johnson as a Senior Safety Coordinator. In his free time, he loved watching his granddaughter play softball, restoring their special truck and watching her show goats at the 4-H fair. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Huett, his grandchildren, Sophie Scheller, Troy Holzmeyer and Noah Holzmeyer as well as his son in law, Nick Holman. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the Straub Bros. building located at 7700 Nisbit Road in Haubstadt, Ind., from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riley’s Children’s Hospital or the Evansville Mesker Park Zoo in honor of SimpleGreg. Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.Friends may send condolance to the family vansville.com.www.SimpleCremationE-at Greg B. Huett

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Personnel, budget availability dominate MSDMV agenda By Lois Mittino Gray Personnel changes, 2023 budget advertising, and acquiring a new property were the main issues discussed at the August 15, meeting of the Mount Vernon School Board. Due to the virtual attendance of Board Member Mark Isaac, all votes were taken by roll call and were unanimous unless otherwise indicated. Members of the public were able to attend via the link located at www. mvschool.org as required by law.With school in full swing, board members had a long list of personnel shuffling to approve. Resignations, effective immediately, were accepted from Susan Tucker as the sixth grade Department Chair, Bryan Caldemeyer as sixth grade boys’ basketball coach and Charles Patrick as a junior high custodian. Kristina Dell resigned as a Teacher Assistant at West Elementary School. New Teacher Assistants hired at West were Debra Green, Jordan McNear, Cadie Morrow and Erin Rainey.

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A walk in the park... Campers in Harmonie State Park on Sunday afternoon enjoy a walk around the campground. Left to right are Jack, Jarrod, and Clara Jones along with Addalynn and Annaliese Carter. Photo by Dave Pearce

Rachel Deno FamilyAdvisorService Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Bill FuneralDenning,Director Andrew Thomas Herrmann, 25, of Mount Vernon, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home. Andy was born October 9, 1996 in Evansville to Donald and Deborah (Garness) Herrmann. He was a 2015 graduate of North Posey High School. He was an avid New York Yankees fan; loved dogs and enjoyed spending time with his dog, Remi. Surviving Andy are his parents, Don and Debbie Herrmann; sister, Ellie (Alex) Wickham; brothers, Adam and Eric Herrmann; his grandmother, Alice Garness; many aunts, uncles and cousins that he loved. Andy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Pat Herrmann and Dennis Garness.

Andrew Thomas Herrmann Betty “Yvonne” Potter, 77, of Poseyville, Ind., passed away on Thursday August 11, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, IN. She was born September 19, 1944, to Harold and Betty (Compton) Bunting in Albion, Ill. Yvonne married Jim Potter on January 22, 1966, in Albion, Ill., and he preceded her in death on October 20, Yvonne2013.grew up living life to the fullest on the farm and loved to be surrounded by her family. Any shade of blue was the only color on her color wheel. She enjoyed traveling to Florida and going to craft and ﬂea markets, where she sold her jewelry. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Tim) Shafer, son, Tony (Pagan) Potter, eight grandchildren, Kelsey, Ashley, Landon, Cory, Kaci, Logan, Olivia and Adalynn; eight great-grandchildren plus one more Fewkes greatgrandchild on the way. Yvonne is preceded in death by her husband Jim Potter, her parents Harold and Betty Bunting and daughter Tracy Koch. Visitation as held Wednesday August 17, 2022, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, Ill. Funeral service was held Wednesday August 17, 2022, 12 p.m., Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, Ill.

Georgia Catherine Carris turning 100!

Cuts Finger On Coffee Grinding Mill - Keith Johnson, son of Mr. an Mrs. Sylvanus Johnson, an employee of the Wasem-Lawrence Store had the tip end of the middle finger on his left hand cut off on an electric coffee grinding mill at the store Tuesday. Dr. J.R. Ranes attended to the lad’s injuries. Seriously Cuts Wrist - Mrs. Ed Scheller seriously cut her right wrist Sunday morning while handling a large crock, which in some manner fell and broke. Drs. Ranes and Hardwick were summoned and found it necessary to administer an anesthetic and take several stitches to close the wound. Two of the tendons were severed.

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Jumps From Auto - Mrs. Pete Miller was slightly injured Saturday night when she jumped from an automobile driven by her husband. While driving along Second Street, the steering gear broke and fearing an accident, Mrs. Miller jumped. She was only slightly injured and the car was stopped before any damage resulted.

Mount Vernon neighbors LaVada Anderson and Mary Craig took advantage of a nice afternoon of weather on Sunday afternoon to spend some time visiting with each other. Here, they take a look at Anderson’s hanging basket of Petunias.

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Mon., September 5, 2022 2 - 4 pm St. Stephens Parish House 318 Main Street New Harmony, Ind.

Note: News in this issue includes: School news and information, coal at Upton, clothes to needy overseas, accidents do happen, sports, and lots of news briefs and personals.

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Roy Defries and granddaughter Abigail Kote enjoy a golf cart ride on a recent sunny day in New Harmony. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Accidents, Small And Large Are Part Of LifeBadly Injured In Fall From Second Story - Wm. Conard, age 80 years, is suﬀering with a right broken leg in two places below the knee, both arms and hand badly injured and a deep gash over the right eye as the result from a fall from the second story window at his home this morning at 1:30. Conard entered the bathroom and after closing the door, removed the screen from the window leading to the roof covering the section of the residence to the north. Climbing over a radiator, he stepped onto the roof and as it is very steep, lost his footing and fell a distance of 12 feet to the concrete pavement. Mr. Conard has had earlier attempts of removing the screen and climbing out on the roof and each time he was prevented from doing so. Dr. Doerr was called to provide medical aid and was assisted by Miss Marie Richter, a recent graduate nurse of the Deaconess Hospital. Further aid will be rendered by Dr. Ruddick of Evansville this morning.

Happy 90th Birthday Charles Huck Come and help us celebrate!Come and help us celebrate!

Simon Maurer and Elizabeth Maurer Coddington in front of Simon’s Grocery at 614 West Second Street. Simon spent almost 43 years at the same location which he called the West Side Sanitary Market. He would eventually sell the grocery to his son in law John C. Griess, but Simon would still show up to help out. Mauer was 74 when he sold out. When Greiss took over he already had 37 years experience. He was a World War veteran , and treasurer of the Posey aerie No 1717, Fraternal Order of the Eagles. It seems that even after the sale the market kept the same name. Simon retired on September 30, 1940 from active management. Afterwards a surprise party for him was given by his five daughters. Griess would retire after 55 years in the business, then called Griess Food Market. He would sell to Joseph Bochman of St. Menrad, Indiana who also purchased Stocker’s Market. When Greiss entered the grocery business he was an employee of Charles F. Tente as a lad of 14. They had a horse drawn delivery wagon, charge accounts, and a bologna meat department. Pickles and vinegar came in barrels. Him and his wife Margaret put in lots of hours building their successful business. Griess worked for Tente for 14 years and for three years worked at Lichtenberger’s Harness Shop until he went into the Army in 1918. Coming back he became employed by his father in-law at the Maurer Grocery managing the food department the first twelve years.The Griess had two sons, Simon then a clerk at the post office would become postmaster and the husband of Wanda, and John C. Jr. a chemist employed by the nuclear development of Union Carbide in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.Today this location is the ADM office area and parking lot. (Wanda Griess donation to PCHS)

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Noah Williams, Cub Pack 385, left helps brothers Josiah and Isaiah Anderson, Boy Scout Troop 485, set up a display tent in front of their booth at the Community Fair. The scouts hoped to recruit some new members. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

County Superintendent Behrens Submits School Report - Mr. Berhens has just issued his interesting annual report to Benj. Burns, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The report shows that of the 3,736 pupils enrolled during the year 1921-1922, 1,857 were boys and 1,879 were girls. Of this number 3,063 were elementary pupils and 673 in high school. The total enrollment for school this year is 3,609. Five hundred and fifty-two pupils were transported to school in autobuses last year. There are seven commissioned high schools in the county and one unclassified high school. Thirty-one elementary schools have but one teacher and 17 have two teachers. The county has 16 consolidated schools. Posey County schools have four superintendents, eight high school principals, nineteen elementary principals, twenty-one high school teachers, and eighty-seven elementary teachers. There are fifty-eight school buildings in the county. Last, the annual salary of elementary teachers ranges from $800 to $1,300. High school salaries range from $900 to $1,800 annually. Workmen Strike Coal Near Upton - A 30-inch vein of coal was struck at 4:30 last Thursday afternoon by the men at work sinking the air shaft in the proposed mine near Upton. The workmen are continuing in the hopes of striking a larger coal vein, which they claim is certainly there owing to the stratus of the earth. Many people visited the site of the proposed mine Sunday. Help Clothe The Needy “Help clothe the near-naked of the Near East” is the slogan sent out by those in charge of Bundle Day throughout the nation, in order to secure clothing for the needy and suffering humanity of Europe and Asia. Bundle Day will be observed in Mount Vernon, next Tuesday, August 29, and all who have wearing apparel such as warm coats, sweaters, heavy underwear, overcoats, dresses, gloves, shoes, hose, etc., that are not needed, should gladly donate to this worthy cause.

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Soon School Bells Will Be Ringing - Forty-first Annual Teachers’ Institute - The forty-first annual institute of Posey County will convene at the Senior High School building in this city Monday morning at 10:30, August 28, and will continue throughout the week. The institute will be in charge of G. Edward Behrens, County Superintendent of Schools, and Miss Armada Wade will be the enrolling secretary. All teachers are encouraged to attend and a fee of $2 is charged to pay for programs. Certified credit is given to teachers who attend from other counties.

Sports Sunday Baseball Games Scores - Wadesville - 13, Poseyville 7; Oliver16, Savah 10; Upton Azilies - 12, Farmers 9; the AfricanAmerian “Stars” - 12, Second team 2. News Briefs And Personals - A Mount Vernon lady, Rachel Harlem, is writing very interesting letters from her tour through parts of Europe. The latest is of her visits to Amsterdam, The Hague, and the coast of Holland. Births - A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Moore. A daughter, Helen Louise, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schneider Saturday. A daughter, Irma Lucille, was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Florian Pfister. Sick List - Several small children of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Topper are reported to be improving from diphtheria. Visits To The City - William Stock was a business visitor to the city Friday. While in the city Saturday, Oscar Seifert gave us a call. F.C. Grebe and Wm. Becker were in the city Tuesday making arrangements for the coming chicken supper and picnic at Salem Church. Picnic at Saint Wendel - A big picnic will be held at Saint Wendel at the Catholic School grounds, Sunday, August 27. A big chicken dinner and supper will be served - everyone is invited. West Franklin will have their annual Home Coming Day and picnic Sunday, September 3. The ”Water Queen’’ show boat was at the West Franklin Wharf Sunday night. The members of Zoar M.E. Church enjoyed an outing and all-day picnic at the beautiful grove of Mackey’s Ferry last Wednesday. Sunday Dinner - A reunion of the Cox family was held at the home of Calvary Cox Sunday. Over 100 guests were present. News 125 Years Ago - A big fire nearly wiped Stewartsville off the map last Friday. The cause is a mystery, but flames were first discovered in Gilbert’s Drug Store. Years From The Western Star, August 23, 1922 - Mount Vernon

Marrs Burgoo needs volunteers Save the date of Saturday, October 1, for the 62nd annual Marrs burgoo. This event will be a pre-sale and drive through event. To volunteer contact atgoebel@att.net or cmeinschein@att.net.

August 25 - A. J. Eaton, Mike Stolz, Margaret Herring, Rick Stone, Emily Biggs, Ted Burkemper, Ryan Spilman, Quaid Williams, Gerald G. Mohr, Cory Hendon

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Immanuel UCC looking for singers and bell ringers A clarion call for singers and bell ringers. A Vocal Choir and Hand Bell Choir are forming. Interested? Please call the church oﬃce at 812-985-3115 or Pastor Elisabeth Baer at 812-453-3381.

Sermon of the Week - Are you living by faith?

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.

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The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 361,420 bus driver positions nationwide in 2021 with an average wage of $18.63 per hour. Schools accounted for 64.9 percent of all bus drivers industry-wide. The process to obtain licensure and certification can take four to six weeks to complete and CDLs must be renewed every four years. Drivers must earn a Class B CDL with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements. Applicants must prove Indiana residency and pass an eye exam and a United States Department of Transportation medical physical. Once applicants have passed written tests, they may receive a commercial license permit. Drivers with permits are allowed to drive a school bus on public roads under the observation of a certified bus driver. Drivers can schedule their CDL skills test 14 days after receiving their permit.Additional training is needed in order to become a school bus driver, according to the Indiana State School Bus Drivers Association.The state currently requires 20 hours of pre-service classroom instruction, four hours of on-bus observation of a certified bus driver and eight hours behind-the-wheel under the supervision of a certified bus driver. Every school bus driver is required by state law to attend the annual safety meeting to re-certify for the next calendar year. Saint Wendel Social Come join the fun on Saturday, September 10, from 5 until 9 p.m., and Sunday, September 11, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Pork chop dinner on Saturday and country chicken dinner on Sunday. Drive thru available on Sunday. Carryout both days. Bingo and raﬄe available.

Staffing woes have plagued schools nationwide and more than 2,000 teaching positions remained unfilled in Indiana in late July.For one local school corporation…and thousands others in the United States… finding bus drivers may be just as challenging.“We still need two drivers this year and would like to add a few substitute drivers if possible,” said Dr. Matt Thompson, MSD of Mount Vernon superintendent. “Until we can get fully staffed, we will need to limit our city routes to free up coverage in the county.”According to a 2021 national bus driver survey conducted by the National Association for Pupil Transportation, the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services and the National School Transportation Association, more than half of schools surveyed described bus driver shortages as “severe” or “desperate. Nearly 78 percent said the situation is gettingTwo-thirdsworse. of all respondents said bus driver shortages were their corporation’s number one problem or concern. Just one percent said driver shortages weren’t an issue.Thompson said the need for drivers has prompted the corporation to agree to pay for commercial drivers license training for would-be drivers that lack proper credentials. He said the starting pay for drivers is $20.94 per Extracurricularhour. trips like sporting events bring additional needs. Thompson said drivers are paid $15 per hour for those trips. The MSD of North Posey posted an opening for a bus driver on August 8. According to the corporation’s website, MSD of North Posey drivers are paid a daily rate based on experience on a 182-day contract. Drivers with up to one year of experience earn $77 per day ranging to drivers with five or more years of experience that earn $82 per day. Drivers are paid $25 per hour for extracurricular trips and drivers earn additional compensation based on the length and time of routesDriversassigned.mustbe 21 and have a high school diploma or GED. Assistance with proper credentials is also available through the MSD of North Posey, according to the corporation’s job posting.

August 26 - Ted Burkemper, Leroy Grabert, Marcia McIntire Jones, Karla Lyn Atkins, Toni Ann Gross, Brittany Whitcomb, Jean C. Parker, Marc Crumbacher, Sarah Milbrandt, Harold Morgan, Martha Jones, David Jones

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August 27 - Ashley McCleave, Sondra McNamara, Tom Armstrong, Shelley Will, Stephanie Wrobel, Clay Scaraﬁa, Rachael Goedde, Jim Spann, Bill Meyer, Phyllis Alspaugh, Mary Ann Shrode, Oliver Denning

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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, 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 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 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 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 29 at 9:30 a.m. - Baby/Toddler Story Time - Join 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 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. E. Street Mount Vernon, IN 812-838-2248 | ~ Bro. Tom Doty Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Are you living by faith? Do you really believe that God can do the impossible? Do you accept by faith that which God is doing in your life presently? To live by faith is a choice we make daily. We make the decision to live by faith and not by sight. If we must see it to believe do we really believe? Abraham took each day as God provided it and went forward not always knowing where he was going (Genesis 12:1). It’s difficult to take each day as it comes but we do take the day by faith. We do not know what will happen today or even tomorrow but we believe that God will take care of us. We are made right in living each day because of our trust in God and what God is doing in our life. The unbeliever also accepts each day as it comes. The unbeliever has faith but that faith has not been directed toward Jesus. Too really live the life that God intends for us we must be made righteous by our relationship with Jesus and then we live, by choice, in faith. Our faith comes by the word of God (Romans 10:17). The more we see God in His Word the more our faith will be increased and we will see God doing the impossible in our life. So, if I am living by faith it is because of a decision and a choice that I have made. I choose to live by faith daily. By faith I accept the promises of God. I have not seen Heaven but I believe that God has prepared and is preparing a place for me in Heaven. I have read about Heaven, heard sermons about Heaven and talked about people going to Heaven but as yet I have not seen Heaven. However, I do accept by faith that there is a Heaven to gain and a Hell to avoid. By faith I do believe that Heaven and Hell are prepared places. God prepared Hell for Satan and his followers and God has prepared Heaven for those who have been made righteous in Christ Jesus. God has also promised to walk with me if I will walk with Him in faith. Walking by faith in God is not always knowing where we are going, how we are going or when we are going but simply going with God in faith believing that God is in complete control. I must accept the promises of God by faith because I believe that His promises have never failed.Ilive by faith because I am growing in my relationship with God. 2 Peter 3:18 tells us,” But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ”. My faith is increased each day as I grow in the grace of God. God’s grace is sufficient for that which I will face today (2 Corinthians 12:9). God wants me to grow in His grace and mercy. I study His Word and pray and my faith is increased. The more we grow in our relationship with God the greater will be our ability to live each day in faith. The more we grow in the grace of God the more we will see God doing the impossible in our lives. However, we will not see it until we believe it. Seeing is not believing but believing is seeing. By faith I choose to believe and have faith in God. By faith I accept the promises that God has given me in His Word. By faith I am growing each day so that my faith grows each day. As Paul said, “I have not arrived, but I press forward each day” (Philippians 3:13). Every day we live by faith the greater our faith will become. We are encouraged to live by faith and we have the assurance that God can do all that we believe (2 Timothy 1:12) Paul encourages us with these words, “ I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day”. I have prayed for you this morning. I pray that our faith will grow and that we will see what we believe in the name of Jesus.

August 23 - Allison Jenkins, Beverly Armstrong, Scott Huck, Laurie Wright, Brooke Sturgell, Trina Spillman, Peggy Rapp, Virginia Lloyd, Zachariah Collison, Alice Kight, Elnora Winternheimer, Arlene Campbell, Shirley Fink

Azshara, Jesse, and Zephaniah Dmellow, of Lawrence addition in Mount Vernon, enjoy family time during a walk Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce

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.

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August 24 - Evan Moye, Bradley J. Barrett, Kevin Brown, Nicole Hawley, Camille Hagedorn, Steven Boyer, Joel Arnold, Nickolas Delong, Amanda Deckard, Lucas Wayne Crumbacher, Ethan Layman, Margaret Schmidt

August 28 - James Pearce, Qutonne Crabtree, Deborah Hoﬀman, Tom Johnson, Bettye Bennett, Selma Belner, George Renschler, Tiﬀany Almond-Jarvis, Gail Carlisle

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.

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 and dance will be held on October 22, 2022 at Saint James Madden Hall. Auctions will also be held at thisTicketsevent.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.

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Come and listen to the Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus in a free concert on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 7 p.m., Forest Hills Wesleyan Church, 2801 Claremont Avenue, Evansville, Ind. and Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 5 p.m., First UMC Wesley Hall, 601 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind.

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Rosemary Anderson, 12, blew up balloons to decorate the American Heritage Girls Booth at the United Fidelity Community Fair held Saturday in Mount Vernon. Her organization invites “women of integrity” ages 5-18 to join the Mount Vernon group.

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Carnegie Public Library News by Ashley Hartig The Poseyville Carnegie Public Library welcomes all preschool-age children to attend our Storytime activities. We host Storytime every Monday and Friday at 11:15 a.m. Come read a story and make a craft with us. If you cannot visit the library in person, we encourage you to try Libby, an online library of e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines. Libby grants access to hundreds of items for free with your library card. To use it, visit the website or download the app onto your smart device. Libby will ask for the name of your library and your library card number. Once everything has been entered, you will be able to borrow any digital items available in the system or put them on hold. If you need assistance logging in, we are happy to help. For those of you who are looking for some weekend fun, we have binge boxes and family fun passes available to check out. We oﬀer thirty themed boxes for all ages. Each may be checked out for one week and includes a bag of microwavable popcorn. The family fun passes may also be borrowed for one week. We currently have passes for the Mesker Park Zoo, Wesselman Woods, and Historic New Harmony.

I take up a few craft activities like crossstitch and making friendship bracelets. When I’m not working on crafts, I can be found practicing an instrument or playing on my Nintendo Switch. What advice would you share with younger elementary or middle school students? I would advise as many people as possible to participate in the arts. You will find some of the greatest programs to be involved in. What plans do you have for the future? As of right now, I am looking into college at Murray State University, and would like to major in Biology and double minor in wildlife conservation and music. Mallory, like other members of the marching band, spends many hours practicing and preparing each year. Marching band requires dedication and teamwork. Mallory’s passion and musical talents make her an integral part of the band. You can find Mallory leading the Mount Vernon Marching Wildcats at home football games and band competitions this fall.

CALLING ALL BABIES POSEY COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE IS… To enter the 2022 Baby Photo Contest displayed at Booth #74 at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Prizes Awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place! THIS YEAR’S 1ST PLACE WINNER WILL ALSO RECEIVE THEIR OWN PRO-LIFEBILLBOARD WITH THEIR WINNING ENTRY NUMBER. IF PARENT/GUARDIAN CHOOSES, THE PHOTO AND/OR NAMEMAY BE INCLUDED. (DISPLAYED: OCTOBER 31ST –NOVEMBER 27TH, 2022 @ THE INTERSECTION OF THE LLOYD & WABASH AVE.) PHOTO DROP OFF: Sunday, October 2nd from 2 –4 PM at Life Choices Parking Lot (2225 W. Indiana St.) MONDAYAND–FRIDAYatBOOTH#74 Starting at 10:00 AM Daily ENTRY RULES: Children under 2 yrs. old as of October 1, 2022 $10 entry fee Photo MUST accompany entry fee. 5X7 photo fits the BEST. Ultrasound photos are allowed! One photo per child. Baby’s name & birth date printed on the back. Photos will be returned via mail at the end of the contest. Winners by popular vote: 1 cent = 1 vote $1 = 100 votes No limit to the number of votes per child (Official vote tallies are final) * * * * * * * facebook.com/poseycountyrighttolifeposeycountyrighttolife@gmail.comQuestions-812-781-9293

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Sydnie Smith Welcome to the Weekly Wildcat where we highlight a Mount Vernon High School student and their involvement in both their school and community! Mallory Kuhn is a senior and the drum major of the marching Wildcats. Tell me about yourself. My name is Mallory Kuhn and I am a senior in highschool. I have been a part of the band program for six years. I have played flute, piccolo, and alto flute throughout. Tell me about your family. My family consists of three younger sisters, Natalie (14), Oakley (10), Presley (9). My mother, Laura, and father, Keith, are both very supportive of my position as drum major. What is a fun fact about you that many people don’t know? I have two pet geckos named Cadenza and Dani. What words do you live by? If you don’t give others respect, don’t expect it for yourself. What do you enjoy doing (out of school activities and/or for fun) during your free time?

This week’s Viking Pride recipient is sophomore Sydnie Smith. Sydnie is a key member of the Vikings Cheer Squad. The team coached by Miss Stephanie Cox is looking forward to encouraging school spirit this footballHereseason.ismore about Sydnie:Tell me about yourself. My name is Sydnie Smith. I am 15 years old and a sophomore in high school. Some activities I am involved in are competitive dance, cheer, and student council. Even though I like all the activities I am involved in, cheer is one of my favorites. How long have you been in the activity? I have been involved in cheer since I was four years old. I did competitive cheer for seven years before I decided to just participate in school cheer. As you can see, cheer has been a significant part of my life for eleven years. Tell me about your role, responsibilities, and/or involvement in this activity. I would say my biggest role or responsibility in cheer is trying to be the best role model I can be for my teammates or even younger girls in general that want to be involved with cheer like I am. What do you enjoy most about the activity? Cheer is one of my favorite things to do. What I enjoy most about cheer is getting to be a part of such an amazing team and program that Coach Cox and Coach Droege have developed. What keeps you interested and involved in your activity?

I think what keeps me interested in cheer is being a part of that game-day environment and being excited to cheer for our sports teams. Tell me about your family. Family is one of the most important things in my life. My parents, Alex Smith and Stacy Smith, are some of my biggest role models. I have one brother, Reid Smith, and a dog named Ribby. What do you enjoy doing (out of school activities and/ or for fun) during your free time? In my free time, I love spending time with my friends and family as well as reading. What advice would you share with younger elementary or middle school students? The biggest advice I could give younger students is always be yourself and not who other people think you should be. What is a fun fact about you that people may not know? A fun fact people may not know is I have danced in a Disney parade as well as on a cruise ship. What is your favorite quote and why? My favorite quote is “Never apologize for being yourself.” This is my favorite because you should never have to feel like you can’t be yourself around people. It is clear that Sydnie has the school spirit and confidence any Viking should aspire to obtain. Sydnie is someone who has found her group in the cheer team where she can truly be herself. Thank you to the cheerleaders for keeping the school spirit alive throughout the year.

Duvall helps bring new tradition to NPHS Special to the News Traditions are a large part of building culture when it comes to camaraderie at North Posey High School. One big change has been brought about to add excitement to the exterior of the school building. This new tradition entails seniors getting to paint their parking spots in the back lot near the baseball field. This past weekend, 35 students came out to paint their spots. Seniors painted anything from positive messages to items that symbolized themselves, to their favorite tv characters. Not only are the students able to reserve a spot for the year, but they get to make something and be proud of the hard work they put into making it a success. The best part is, all of these designs bring positive energy to the school day and build culture. Now, future Vikings look forward to the day when they can finally customize their spot. To participate in this activity, seniors just had to pay a $30 fee, which even serves as a class fundraiser to go towards future senior activities. Also, the students had to pay for all of their paint and supplies. This new tradition was brought about by the relatively new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Amy Duvall. She led the charge, got this fun activity approved by the school board, put in all the work behind the scenes to make it a success, and encouraged the students to participate in this wonderful event. Many students are thankful that Duvall brought about this tradition and love her “make the best better” attitude when it comes to the culture and community spirit at North Posey.

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Blazing Saddles Club members honored with Versatility award

Registration for the 2023 Fair year begins on October 1. We encourage all that might be interested in joining our club to please contact the extension office to get the registration process started. We have fun activities for club members in October and November so don’t hesitate to get involved. The contact information is Extension Office at 812-838-1331 or email www.extension.purdue.edu/posey.

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Grace Folz - Blazing Saddles 4-H Club Versatility Award Junior division winner during 4-H Fair Week. Lilly Folz - Blazing Saddles 4-H Club Versatility Award Clover division winner during 4-H Fair Week. Savannah Harris - - Blazing Saddles 4-H Club Versatility Award Senior division winner during 4-H Fair Week.

Members of the Blazing Saddles 4-H Club in Posey County recently recognized three of their members for outstanding achievement in the sport of horseback riding. These young ladies were the winners of our overall Versatility award during 4-H Fair week. In order to be eligible for this award, club members must sign up and compete in a variety of classes that seek to challenge the riders and push them to become more proficient in a variety of horseback riding events. There are 19 horse and pony classes available to club members when registering. These club members were our highest point riders in many of those classes. Congratulations to: Lilly Folz - Clover division winner; Savannah Harris - Junior division winner; and Grace Folz - Senior division winner.

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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.

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.

got stuff here that can, literally, fit any family—whether you’re taking a spouse away for a weekend or taking the kids on vacation. We’ve got something that fits everybody here,” he states. The expansive inventory provides options from $10,990 all the way up to $176,890,”

River Days planned for Sept. 9-10

WMI offers free weaving class

Renfrow points out. That allows the dealership to work within the means of their customers.“People come here, and they don’t get sold. We listen to what’s important to you. I’m not going to waste your time and sell you a $77,000 unit when you’re looking to be at $40,000,” he stresses. “A lot of places are trying to upsell you all the time. We really listen to what a customer’s needs are.” Additional information is available on Gerton’s new website—www.gertonautosales.com, or by calling (812) 838-2248. Or people may stop by the showroom at 1335 E. Fourth Street in Mount Vernon. Gerton’s hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Above all, though, Renfrow credits his wife of three years, Kendra, as “the best thing about me.” She is the Assistant Principal at Caze Elementary School in Evansville. In their free time, they travel as much as possible, and attend University of Kentucky basketball games. They are true blue-bloods. Off the court and on, the word is #winwithwayne.

Wayne Renfrow

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Terrific opportunity to listen to and visit with those running for election from the local level up and enjoy a bowl of homemade Schmitz’s Ice cream! Sunday, August 28 1:30

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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.

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By Lois Mittino Gray Kunstfest 2022 promises to be bigger and better than ever with a full slate of entertainment, food, and vendors galore. New Harmony’s annual festival celebrating German heritage and art is one of the biggest of its kind in Indiana. It is always held the third weekend in September and this year that falls on September 17 and 18. Kunstfest Chairman Kent Schutte said that 172 vendors have already committed to bringing their wares to the popular event. Many of them will be familiar faces, such as Tri-Kappa apple butter, but he noted there are 35 new ones so far this year. “They will occupy 215 booths, as several vendors will have more than one,” he explained. “All the booth spaces along Main Street have been allocated and they are fillingThisfast.”year Tavern Street between West and Main Streets will be closed to traffic to accommodate more vendors and to include the Farmers and Artisans Market. “Kunst” means “art” in German, and artists from across the region will sell and showcase their original creations. Many artisan vendors will be on the lawn of Murphy Auditorium. All vendors will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on“BeSunday.sure to come hungry! We plan to have all of your German favorites like kraut balls, kuchen, apple cider, chicken and dumplings, German potato salad, fried bologna, ice cream, kettle corn and oh yes, classic brain sandwiches,” Chairman Schutte listed. “New Harmony also has delightful restaurants, bars and coffee shops that will be open during the weekend. Many will offer specials and music, including the Red Geranium, Sara’s Harmony Way, and the Black Lodge.”

Tunes will also fill the air during the day in the Ribeyre Gym, the Golden Rose porch, and in MacLure Park. A legendary music venue during Kunstfest is Andrew and Amanda Wilson’s front porch on Main Street where Helen Kiessel has performed German favorites on her accordion. This year there will be a ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday honoring her as one of “Indiana’s Musicians Over 80.” John Kay from Indiana University has been recording her music and will be on hand to give out 500 free CD’s to attendees. Local shops will be open, too, and many of them will have specials and eye-catching displays. Capers Emporium owner Mary Beth Guard said she is planning to offer an array of treats to sample and gadget demonstrations all weekend. All local businesses, vendors, and musical events will be listed on a new map developed with a QRS code to photograph and scan, available in town. Kunstfest is a main event promoted by the New Harmony Business Associates organization. The corporate sponsor is Heritage Federal Credit Union. High quality cotton tee shirts with the new crossed flag logo in five colors, created by Janet Lorence, will be available at the festival NHBA booth. Those interested in becoming vendors should call Paula Butler at 812.270.3226. The cut-off date for registering is September 1. Booth rental fee is $100.

By Pam Robinson Wayne Renfrow, the new Finance Manager at Gerton Auto and RV Sales in Mount Vernon, keeps a blonde mullet wig in his desk drawer, just for old times’ sake. Wearing the wig earned Renfrow a sizeable following in the Tri-State. His alter ego’s video commercials are still popular with D-Patrick Auto Sales, his previous employer. He displays wooden desk placards, gifts from customers, with his hashtag, #winwithwayne. The Beaver Dam, Kentucky, native found a place in sales after several years in law enforcement. A 2008 graduate of Ohio County High School, Renfrow started out at Ohio County Detention Center in Hartford, Kentucky. After a year there, he moved to Owensboro, Kentucky, and worked five years at the Daviess County Detention Center. After injuring his knee and having two knee surgeries, he knew he could not serve as a law enforcement officer. “I ended up getting hurt and having knee surgeries, so it took that away,” he states. He drew on his law enforcement experience, however, to help him “learn to read people” and to find a new career. “I’ve always been really good with people. A lot of that stemmed from working at the jail. I really tried to figure out how to deal with people. That really helped me to figure out how to sell. I ended up getting into sales and loved it,” he comments. “I really think I’ve found where I’m supposed to be. I went from dealing with people on some of their worst days to dealing with people on some of their best days—getting a new RV instead of being locked up.” He moved into the finance side of sales this June after talking with John Gerton, the owner of Gerton Auto and RV Sales. “He runs a really good business with a hometown feeling. It’s family-owned and operated. It really sold me,” he says. “He and his wife [Jill] are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met.”Renfrow will handle all the paperwork for 33fromabletorizedofhugegets.afitfersthatsales.term,termwhetherfinancing,short-orlong-ontheRVHelikesGerton’sof-somethingtoanyfamilyandvarietyofbud-“Wehaveainventorydifferentmo-andtow-RVs.Wego10feettofeet.We’ve

Autumnfest Pageant seeks contestants

Poseyville resident Brent Vincent took advantage of the nice weather on Sunday afternoon to catch up on some yard work. Temperatures remained in the mid-80s most of the afternoon and brought out a myriad of individuals doing outside chores.

Bigger, better, in-person Kunstfest planned for 2022

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.

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David M Bengs, Plaintiff’s Attorney Thomas E. Latham, Sheriff Attorney No. 16646-20 Marinosci Law Group, PC By: Kaitlyn Kittinger, Administrative Assistant 455 West Lincolnway, Suite B Phone: 812-838-1321 Valparaiso, IN 46385 (219) 386-4700 Robb Township The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein.

August 6 7:55 p.m. - Fight - two males fighting in the middle of the street. They have sticks - Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon August 7 8:21 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - four juveniles were on camera, tried opening door to residence - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 9:14 p.m. - Extra PatrolBelieves that someone has tried breaking in. Appeared the locks have been messed withKennedy Drive, Mount Vernon August 8 1:19 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised wife bit him on the neck during a fight - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 9:07 a.m. - Theft - Automobile - 98 white Ford Econoline van was stolen - Welborn Road, Evansville August 9 7:13 p.m. - Threatening - Caller advised that a male subject is threatening to come to his residence and shoot him - Tenth Street, Mount Vernon 9:33 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised male subject had attacked her and pinned her to the ground - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 9:58 p.m. - SuspiciousSubject on an atv with mask, motioning like he had a gun in his hand - Wolflin Street, Mount Vernon August 10 2:27 p.m. - Theft - Caller stated that someone has stolen the plate off his Dodge Ram van - Elk Trail, Evansville 4:52 p.m. - HarassmentCaller stated that a female subject keeps showing up to her residence and other people’s residence she is at. Caller stated that the subject’s mother and boyfriend will also message her - Washington Avenue, Mount Vernon 7:16 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Female subject was in the car. Male subject tapping on window with a rake, then took fist and hit window - Water Street, Mount Vernon 8:10 p.m. - Theft - Automobile - Ford Explorer Track, black, stolen out of fenced yard - Second Street, Mount Vernon August 11 2:18 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Customer in store cussing employees - Fourth Street,

August 11 Kristoﬀer Griﬃn - Newburgh - Operating While Intoxicated-Endangerment - ISP August 12 John Stallings - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended - PCS Complaints

H. After award of contract, the contractor shall be furnished with FOUR (4) sets of plans and speciﬁcations.

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.

E. Proposals for the work as indicated on the contract documents will be received as follows: • Unified Bid Package: Base Bid shall include general construction, mechanical construction and electrical construction.F.Construction shall be in full accordance with the Bidding Documents, which may be examined by prospective bidders at the following location: 21HaferSE Third Street, Suite 800 Evansville, Indiana 47708 G. Copies of the Plans and Specifications may be obtained from MACO – Evansville Blue, 600 Court Street, Evansville, Indiana 47708 (812) 464-8108 or by accessing website http://www.haferplanroom.com/ using your company’s active account information. If your company is not currently registered, you may do so by clicking “Register for an account”. Registered account holders may download digital files for a nominal fee. Bidders may purchase up to two printed sets of bidding documents by paying a refundable deposit of $100.00 per set ordered. Deposit checks shall be made out to “Hafer”. a. Amount of the deposit for up to three sets of bidding documents may be refunded in full when the Plans and Specifications have been returned to MACO – Evansville Blue within ten (10) days after time set for receiving bids and in good re-usable condition. If the Plans and Specifications are returned after this ten (10) day period or in unusable condition, the deposit will be forfeited.

M. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive any and all informalities, whether or not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and alternates and unit prices if requested in the Bid Forms. It may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors and other persons and organizations (including those who are to furnish the principal items of material or equipment) proposed for those portions of the work for which the identity of Subcontractors and other persons and organizations must be submitted as specified in the “Information for Bidders”. It may conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications and final ability of the bidders, proposed Subcontractors and other persons and organizations to do the work in accordance with the Contract Documents to Owner’s satisfaction within the prescribed time.

Owner reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder who does not pass any such evaluation to Owner’s satisfaction.

Posey County Superior Court Sheryl Seifert S. Brent Potter (10900-49) Tina M. Caylor (30994-49) David M. Johnson (30354-45) Alan W. McEwan (24051-49) Matthew L. Foutty (20886-49) Craig D. Doyle (4783-49) Jessica S. Owens (26533-49) DOYLE & FOUTTY, P.C. 41 E Washington St., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-264-5000 Fax:Published317-264-5400inthePosey CountySeptember 1:00 1201 O’Donnell PENNYMAC LOAN LLC 65D01-2202-MF-000045 ERIC LAMONT GRIFFITH

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hspaxlp 2022-252TOTHE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriﬀ Sale File number: 65-22-0018-SS Date & Time of Sale: Thursday,

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 North Half of Lot Forty-Seven (47) in Cale’s Enlargement of Poseyville, Indiana. Also, Lot Forty-eight in (48) Cale’s Enlargement of Poseyville, Posey County, Indiana. EXCEPTING THEREFROM part of Lot Forty-eight (48) of Cale’s Enlargement to the Town of Poseyville, Posey County, Indiana and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot Forty-eight (48) of the Cale’s Enlargement to the Town of Poseyville, Indiana; thence South 89 Degrees 55 Minutes East along and upon the North line of said Lot Forty-eight (48) a distance of Fortynine and Sixtythree Hundredths (49.63) feet to a point; thence South 00 Degrees 17 Minutes East and parallel with the West line of said Lot Forty-eight (48) a distance of Sixty-nine and Ninety-one Hundredths (69.91) feet to a point; thence South 89 Degrees 55 Minutes East and parallel with the North line of said Lot Forty-eight (48) a distance of Thirty and Eighty-four Hundredths (30.84) feet to a point; thence South 00 Degrees 17 Minutes East and parallel with the East line of said Lot Forty-eight (48) a distance of Sixty-two and Nine Hundredths (62.09) feet to a point on the South line of said Lot Fortyeight (48); thence North 89 Degrees 55 Minutes West along and upon the :South line of said Lot Forty-eight (48) a distance of Eighty and Forty-three Hundredths (80.43) feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot forty-eight (48), thence North 00 Degrees 17 Minutes West along and upon the West line of said Lot Forty-eight (48) a distance of One Hundred Thirty-two (132) feet to the place of beginning.

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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

I. A bid may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days following the time and date designated for the receipt of bids.J. All work shall meet requirements of the drawings, speciﬁcations and other Contract Documents prepared by Hafer.

N. Each bidder shall visit the site of the proposed work and become fully acquainted with conditions as they exist so the Bidder may fully understand the facilities, diﬃculties, and restrictions related to the execution of the work under contract. Bidder shall also thoroughly examine and be familiar with the Drawings and Project Manual. Failure or omission of any Bidder to receive or examine any form, instrument or document or to visit the site and to become acquainted with existing conditions shall in no way relieve the Bidder from any obligation with respect to the Bidder’s Bid Proposal.

Road Judgment to be Satisﬁed: $143,154.28 Cause Number: 65D01-2202-MF-000045 Plaintiﬀ:

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END OF INVITATION TO BID Published in the Posey County News

AugustArrests10 Crystal Givens - Mount Vernon - Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment - PCS

SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATEDLC#:D284-87OFINDIANA ) IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT )SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) CAUSE NO.:65D01-2111-MF-000425 REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, ) Plaintiﬀ, ) vs. )) CHESTER CRUM (DECEASED, ) THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF CHESTER ) CRUM, DECEASED, ) JOHN D. CRUM AS GUARDIAN OF CHESTER ) F. CRUM AND ) OCCUPANT(S) OF 1308 OLD BEECH RD, NEW ) HARMONY, IN 47631, )) Defendants. ) NOTICE OF

Commonly Known as: 39 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, POSEYVILLE, IN 47633 Parcel No. 65-23-19-116-001.000-012 Together with rents, issues, income and proﬁts thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners.

L. Pre-Bid Meeting: A Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted at the project site on August 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM local time (CST). Bidders are encouraged to attend.

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O. The Architect shall not be responsible for oral, telephonic instructions or any other verbal explanations or interpretations of the Construction Documents. Every request for such interpretation shall be made in writing and addressed and forwarded to Ron Steinhart, Hafer, 21 SE Third Street, Suite 800, Evansville, IN 47708. No inquiry received within 5 days of the date fixed for opening of the Bids will be given consideration. Every interpretation made to a Bidder shall be in the form of an Addendum to the Contract Documents which, if issued, shall be sent as promptly as is practical to all persons to whom Contract documents have been issued. All such Addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents and must be acknowledged on the Bid Proposal Form as having been received and included as part of the Bid Proposal. on August 23, August 30, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-250 Notice is hereby given that the Posey County Area Plan Commission, on the 8th day of September, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana, will hold a public hearing on a request by Kyle R. King for approval of Replat of Lot 18 and a Part of Lot 23 in Mann & Barter’s Addition to the Company Enlargement to the City of Mt. Vernon, Indiana Subdivision. Said subdivision involves the following described real estate in Black Township, located at 502 E. Sherman Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana, to wit: Lot Eighteen (18) and part of Lot Twenty-three (23) in Mann and Barter’s Addition to the Company Enlargement to the City of Mount Vernon as recorded in deed record 10, page 107 in the office of the Recorder of Posey County, Indiana: and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 5/8” rebar set flush (with plastic cap inscribed “Greg Kissel RLS 20700076) marking the northwest corner of said Lot 18; thence South 87 degrees 10 minutes 10 seconds East along the north line of said Lot 18 one hundred forty and sixteen hundredths (140.16) feet to a 5/8” rebar set flush (with plastic cap inscribed “Greg Kissel RLS 20700076”) marking the northeast corner of said Lot 18; thence South 01 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West along the east lines of Lots 18 and 23 one hundred twenty-four and eighty-four hundredths (124.84) feet; thence South 86 degrees 37 minute s44 seconds West one hundred forty and seventy-eight hundredths (140.78) feet [previous record 141.16 feet] to a 5/8” iron pion found 2” below grade (with cap inscribed LS 29500016”) marking the southwest corner of said Lot 23; thence North 01 degrees 36 minutes 40 seconds East along the west line of said Lots 23 and 18 one hundred forty and four hundredths (140.04) feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.426 acres, more or less. Written suggestions or objections to the provisions of said request may be filed with the Secretary of the Area Plan Commission at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Posey County Area Plan Commission at the time and place specified. Said hearing may be continued from time to time as may be necessary. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the said request, either in writing, or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Area Plan Commission of Posey County, Indiana By: Mark Seib, President Published in the Posey County News on August 23, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-251 SUIT The State of Indiana Defendants notified that have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is an Amended Complaint on Note and for Foreclosure of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage on the following described real estate: Being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 5 South, Range 13 West, lying in Lynn Township, Posey County, Indiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the East half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 5 South, Range 13 West; thence measuring S 87° 40’ E, along and upon the North line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 29, a distance of 335.38 feet to a point; thence measuring S 1° 37’ 30” W, for a distance of 168.13 feet to a point in the center of the Old Beech Cemetery Road; thence N 86° 23’ 30” W, along the center of the Old Beech Cemetery Road, 170.07 feet to a point; thence N 77° 09’ 30” W, along the center of said Road, 50 feet to a point; thence N 63° 10’ W, along the center of said Road 49.97 feet to a point; thence N 47° 59’ W, along the center of said road, 50 feet to a point; thence N 38° 33’ W, along the center of said road, 50.09 feet to a point; thence N 44° 12’ W, along the center of said road, 50 feet to a point; thence N 63° 47’ 30” W, along the center of said road, 50 feet to a point; thence N 80° 21’ W, along the center of said road, 91.84 feet to a point; thence S 87° 40’ E, for a distance of 172.11 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.23 acres, more or less. And Commonly known as: 1308 Old Beech Rd, New Harmony, IN 47631. This Summons by Publication is specifically directed to the following named Defendants whose whereabouts are known to me: Chester Crum, John D. Crum as Guardian of Chester F. Crum, and Occupant(s) of 1308 Old Beech Rd, New Harmony, IN 47631 This Summons by Publication is also specifically directed to the following named Defendants whose whereabouts are unknown to me: Chester Crum (Deceased) & The Unknown Heirs at Law of Chester Crum, Deceased In addition to the above named Defendants being served by this Summons, there may be other Defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before the 6th day of, October, 2022 (the same being within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit), and if you fail to do so, a judgment will be entered against you for what the Plaintiff has demanded. DOYLE & FOUTTY, P.C. By David M. Johnson ClerkKayATTEST:Kilgoreofthe

K. Subcontractor and Materials List: The bidder shall include with the Proposal Form the subcontractors and major material suppliers which the bidder will be using on the project. Once submitted, the bidder may not change a proposed subcontractor without Owner approval. Bidders should submit the Subcontractor/Material Supplier List with their bid.

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* 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.

b. One (1) set of bidding documents consists of one (1) Project Manual and one (1) Complete Set of Drawings.

Thomas E. Latham Jr., Sheriﬀ of Posey County By: Kaitlyn Kittinger, Administrative Assistant Phone (812) 838-1321

2022-237 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

Published in the Posey County News on August 9, August 16, August 23, 2022 - hspaxlp 2022-249 Boiler Replacement and HVAC Upgrades Project No. 2208-259 Posey County Court House Mt. Vernon, Indiana INVITATION TO BID A. Sealed Proposals for the furnishing of all materials and the performance of all labor in accordance with the contract documents for the project referenced herein will be received at the Office of the Posey County Auditor, 126 East 3rd Street, Suite 220, Mt. Vernon, Indiana until 4:00 PM (local time CST) on September 16, 2022 or bids may be dropped off at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana on September 19, 2022 by 8:00 AM (local time CST). Any bids received after the designated time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be delivered in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of bidder and indicating identification of the project.

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D. The term Architect as used herein shall refer to: SuiteHafer800 21 Southeast Third Street Evansville, Indiana 47708

above named, and any other person who may be concerned: You are

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.

Attorney: Nicholas M. Smith Attorney Number: 31800-15 Law Firm: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC Contact Number: 614-220-5611

B. The term Project as used herein shall refer to: Boiler Replacement and HVAC Upgrades Posey County Court House Mt. Vernon, Indiana C. The term Owner as used herein shall refer to: Posey County Commissioners 126 East 3rd Street, Room 220 Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620

In other Old Business, Councilwoman Jillian Brothers stated she talked with Curt Mort about the city’s new website and the city’s social media presence, and he indicated “it is all ready to go.” Mort designed it and has trained the department heads on the new site. Brothers said Mort noticed the current website has meeting minutes that go all the way back to 2004. She asked if they need to have that many or if they can condense it. Mort feels like it is overkill and it muddles things down. It should be more user friendly. Councilwoman Dana Baldwin stated they should probably run that idea by City Attorney Beth Higgins to find out what the rules are for keeping them. Brothers agreed and said she will get with Higgins. The Councilors discussed when to launch the website and how to get the information out to residents. They discussed a mass-mailing on city water bills as a possibility. Under Legals, five pending ordinance changes were approved unanimously, with the exception of one vote against the ordinance allowing city police officers to reside one county out in White County, Illinois. The ordinance to amend the Title III-Administration, Chapter 33-Departments, Board, and Commissions, Section 33.127 Code passed on third and final reading as number 22-14. The vote was 3 to 1, with Baldwin voting against it. The fifth eligible voter that meeting, Councilman David Dodds, was absent.Baldwin made a motion to pass the ordinance to amend Salary Ordinance (2021-18) on final reading. The motion carried 4-0 and the new ordinance is numbered 22-13. It waives the probationary period for experienced new police and fire department hires. She also moved the ordinance to amend the City Code of Ordinances, Title VII-Traffic Code, Chapter 74-Traffic Schedules, Schedule VII-Truck and Weight Regulations be passed on final reading. The motion carried 4-0 and is numbered 22-15. Brothers moved to pass on third reading an ordinance to repeal the City Code of Ordinances, Title XI-Business Regulations, Chapter 113-Contractors. Contractors will not be required to register anymore as it is hard to enforce and serves no purpose as the city does not routinely endorse chosen contractors. The motion carried 4-0 and is numbered 22-16. A second reading of the ordinance to amend the City Code of Ordinances, Title VII-Traffic Code, Chapter 75-Parking Schedules, Schedule VI-Handicapped Parking on Walnut street in front of Saint Mathew’s Church passed. Councilman Rusty Levings moved afterwards that the rules be suspended to go to a third reading. Hoehn moved the ordinance pass on its final reading and it carried 4-0 and is numbered 22-17. Under Mayor’s Announcements, Curtis announced the city was awarded the LARE grant to control erosion at the riverfront in the amount of $100,000. It will be a few weeks before they receive the cash, but they can still move on it and send information out to get bids. He concluded his report by stating he received notice, though no specifics, that the Johnson & Johnson lawsuit is settled, and Mount Vernon will get some money from that. He had no specifics on the amount at the time. Join us as we continue to plan for a new Family Resource Center in Posey County Monday, August 29, 2022 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. — Prayer 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. — Meeting Alexandrian Public Library 115 W. 5th Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

Karen Gardner Lee Alicia Lopez James Wolf, Jr. Niko StephenDennisCheryllNinaCindyEileenSturdivantSteinkampMcClainHaleGarrettAdamsonNoon

2022-239 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

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

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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

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

Concerning the ‘no jake brake’ ordinance they were also discussing at the previous meeting, Hoehn feels they need to put signs up at the three entrances to town banning it. The other members of the Council agreed to both the pause on the 20 mph speed limit and putting up the signs.

ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published in the Posey County News on August 16, August 23, 2022 - hspaxlp Mount Vernon 12 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Caller advised there are several juveniles on the property that have been causing issues. Attempting to break into vehicles, vandalizing, etc - Main Street, Mount Vernon 12:23 p.m. - Theft - Caller stated that someone has stolen a package off her porch - Main Street, Mount Vernon 12:37 p.m. - Theft - Caller stated that someone got into her vehicle at an unknown day/time. Caller stated that everything in her car was moved around - Main Street, Mount Vernon 1:36 p.m. - Assault - Caller advised female subject is assaulting her - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 6:37 p.m. - Juvenile Problem - Caller stated that there are about 15 young kids on the playground fighting. Caller stated that they came into the building earlier and were talking about fighting and shooting people - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon9:59 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - A bicycle was returned and other party is now threatening to sue - Main Street, Mount Vernon11p.m. - Suspicious - Male subject grabbed caller on the arm - Second Street, Mount Vernon August 12 3:17 a.m. - SuspiciousMale was trying to break into caller’s white Dodge truck. Subject wearing baggy pants and sweatshirt, curly long hair - Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon7:32 a.m. - Threatening - Son was threatening her. Advised that he was going to jail because he was going to hurt her real bad for not taking him to look at a bike - Second Street, Mount Vernon 7:55 a.m. - Theft - Nissan Altima was broke into last night. Advised a bag of clothing was taken - Sawmill Street, Mount Vernon 9:18 a.m. - Theft - Car broke into last night. Took loose change - Locust Street, Mount Vernon7:22 p.m. - Theft - Had several things taken from storage unit - Edson Street, Mount Vernon7:31 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Child stated that his dad was grabbing his mom - Saint Phillips Road, Evansville Probate Janice Dallas Joyce NorrisRobertsCurry,Sr.

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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.

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.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ) SUPERVISED ESTATE OF ))

NINA L. HALE, ) Deceased. NOTICE) OF

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.

2022-241 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.

Summer storms prompt new storm sirens in Mount Vernon

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School Resource Oﬃcer Charles Carter recently read safety books to the North Elementary morning Preschool Class. Pictured l to r are: Addy Kuester, Audrey Johnson, Parker Thompson, Elliott Head, Carter, Carter Freeman, Sadie Kahle, and Zoey May. Photo supplied Matt Killian, visiting from Chicago, gave his daughter, Ellie, 5, a boot to try on at Saturday’s Posey County Work Wear’s Grand Opening. Looking on is Store Manager Jon Fifer. The new business is located in the former Dan’s Competition Bike Store. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

By Lois Mittino Gray Powerful late summer storms have been ravaging the county of late, resulting in downed tree damage and electrical outages. Members of the Mount Vernon Common Council were relieved to hear at the August 3 meeting that one more thing is now in place to make residents safer when outdoors. Mount Vernon Fire Chief Wes Dixon reported that the annexed east side of the city finally has an operational storm siren. After much planning time and waiting on parts, the siren was installed on the far east side, located near the Gottco Electric building, to warn anyone outdoors of impending storm threats. He said the siren does have backup power if it is knocked out. He reported that two other of the six sirens serving the city also have backup. He would like to get that for the other three, too. Councilman Andy Hoehn asked why the new siren is pointing north? Dixon replied that it should actually rotate, as the others do, and he will take a look at it. Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray told councilors the recent strong electrical storm hit two town water towers: the one on Mulberry Street and the big new one on the Keck Bypass. Both their radios are out now and will require repair. The water plant was hit by lightning also that Monday night, but it didn’t seem to cause any major damage, other than radio repair. “The security footage really lit up when it hit,” he remarked. Under Old Business, a discussion on the Main Street speed limit continued over from other meetings. Four homeowners at the intersection of Main and Eighth Streets requested the speed limit be lowered to 20 miles per hour to prevent more structural damage to their vintage homes having older foundations. The city installed a warning sign before the intersection to slow down speed and an electronic sensor to see what numbers could be gathered to analyze the request. The intent is to cut down on the rumble factor. Mayor Bill Curtis reported the numbers averaged right around in the 26 mph range. He speculated this could be because the sign was installed warning of the reduced speed ahead and drivers heeded it. “The average speeds were actually much lower than I thought they would be, and I am glad,” stated Hoehn. “I would like to pause this whole discussion for now and allow the new paving planned for that street to come in and see if it takes care of the damage at the four corner homes. If the test numbers were higher speeds, I would have pushed for immediate action.”

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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 on August 16, August 23, 2022 - hspaxlp STATE OF COUNTY OF POSEY CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NO. 65C01-2206-ES-000033 ADMINISTRATION

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

Latham also stated, “After reviewing the video footage, when brought to my attention, I felt it necessary to request an investigation be completed by an outside agency. No one is above the law. To the citizens of Posey County, as your Sheriff, I want to assure you this type of behavior will not be tolerated and those who participate in this kind of conduct will be held accountable.” and Commissioner Bryan Schorr seconded it for a 3-0 unanimous vote. Signs will be put up inside the foyers and on the outside of the two buildings.Alsounder New Business, the American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Utilization Report was unanimously approved by the three commissioners. County Auditor Meaghan Greenwell said it was a synopsis of how much money was spent so far and how it is intended to be spent in the future.

• Posey County Health Department Director Don Martin told Commissioners that “COVID is about the same. Many people are doing home testing, so we don’t have all the positive case numbers. It’s come down to common sense now. Stay home if you are sick.” Martin added that the Blairsville-Wadesville sewer project is progressing well and looking good. Many homeowners are hooking up to the new pipes. Thornburg said crews are working in Blairsville now laying two and three inch lines, having completed Stierley Road and the South Terrace area.

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The fate of several town trees…the main focus of the July New Harmony Town Council meeting…was continued pending a report from New Harmony resident and arborist Tom Guggenheim. Williams said that he and Guggenheim had looked at several of the trees included on the town’s list for removal and/or trimming and agreed with the suggestions made by American Eagle Tree Service in it’s initial quote. Williams said Guggenheim, who was not at Tuesday’s meeting, had his list of trees. “We went around to each of the trees and made an official evaluation. Roger (Wade) did a great job, for the most part. All of the trees that you marked were obviously…” Williams began. “It wasn’t me. We were all involved,” WadeBlaylockinterjected.made a motion to table the matter until the list made by Williams and Guggenheim could be presented to council. “I’m worried if we postpone hiring (American Eagle Tree Service), it’s going to end up in the spring or something,” Williams said. “It seemed like (Guggenheim) concurred with what’s been marked, concurred with American Eagle’s list. We should at least line American Eagle up to get it in the works.” Blaylock said he could not vote to move forward on the original quote because changes had been made that essentially invalidated the“Wequote.have no price on any trimming. This quote is nothing,” Blaylock said. He told Williams to call the company for a new quote.Other items discussed by Council: Alsop said she had been contacted by the United Way to participate in the United Way Day of Caring on September 23. She said the group sent her an application to include a couple of projects in Murphy Park. Alsop said she did not have the email and did not have all of the details. Members agreed to look into it and hold a special meeting if necessary to finalize Clerk-Treasurerplans.Karla Atkins told members that utility bills for August and September were being mailed in envelopes instead of their usual postcard format due to a mandated notice that had to be included. She said the postcards will be used again in October. Blaylock credited town workers for their storm clean up efforts. “Most people know we had a pretty good storm a couple of weeks ago. The town guys worked very, very hard and they have the town back in order. We had a lot of downed limbs and that kind of thing. It was a tough two weeks with the heat and the storm damage and all, but the guy’s have done, in my opinion, an excellent job,” Blaylock said. Alsop agreed. She said she received phone calls from residents complimenting town employees on “how great it looked.” “People would take (workers) bottled water. I think that speaks very highly of our community,” Blaylock said.

• The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 7, not the regular Tuesday, due to the Labor Day holiday. support amongst Posey County voters. Schmuhl said he wants voters to look at the state’s ranking in areas like quality of life, workforce environment, quality of life and education and recognize the need for balance between parties to bring positive change. “You’ve got to go everywhere. You’ve got to respect everyone. You can’t judge people based on their voting history or their voting pattern. You’ve got to have conversations with people. You’ve got to answer the tough questions,” Schmuhl said. “We’ve done 120-plus events. We’re going to add another 17 with this tour. We’re doing that work. We’re showing up in communities…small, medium and large. Every community matters. Every county in Indiana matters. What I find when we travel around the state is a lot of independents, a lot of libertarians, a lot of Republicans…they leave conversations with our candidates, elected officials and myself thinking about these issues in a different way. I think that gets to the heart of what can make democracy great.” Schmuhl said the Democratic Party is a great “tent party” with “lots of personalities and viewpoints.” “I think what makes Hoosier Democrats great is they are hard working, going everywhere and delivering on these ‘kitchen table’ issues that matter most to people,” Schmuhl said.Schmuhl said he understands that his party’s platform positions may not be shared by all Posey County residents, but he stressed the importance of having those issue-based conversations anyway. He said the reversal of Roe vs Wade and the attention the decision has focused on the issue of abortion has been divisive, but argued that it is okay to see both sides of the issue while recognizing that one person’s faith should not drive laws for“Iothers.livein South Bend. This is the land of Notre Dame. I grew up in an obviously very Cathloic area. Pro life is a really big part of this community. What I tell people is that’s okay. It’s okay to be ‘pro life’ and be against abortion based on religious teaching or what you believe with your religion. I think the key distinction that sometimes gets lost is that our country is also great because of the separation of church and state. It’s okay to be pro life, but you cannot let that bleed over into politics and policy where you are basically mandating something for somebody else’s life.” He discussed the need to focus on childcare, senior care, good public education, good health care and high paying jobs as quality of life issues championed by the party. Schmuhl highlighted the party’s focus on environmental issues. He said he’s heard the concerns of farmers who want to protect Hoosier farmland. He said it is important to find a balance between productive agriculture and the focus on clean energy. He said McCormick, as a farmer, will be able to speak to Posey County residents about the party’s views on sustainableSchmuhlgrowth.said he’s fielded a variety of questions on past tours ranging from redistricting, gerrymandering, infrastructure, competing with China to fighting climate change. “I think people are frustrated at our events,” he said. He said he understands the state and county’s desire to promote population growth and attract new workers and said that Indiana needs to be a more welcoming state politically. “Hoosiers deep down are great people, honest people, hard working people. But oftentimes, I don’t think that’s reflected in our government, in its policies or in its politics,” Schmuhl said. “I’m working on building a Democratic Party that is different than maybe what you see in Washington D.C. every day. Different from what you see maybe in Indianapolis every day. We want to be a party that represents the majority of Hoosiers. We need more people in Indiana. We need more smart people to stay in Indiana because that just helps all of us across the Schmuhlboard.”saidhis party is reaching out to bring in young candidates and young voters as it seeks to expand party leadership.“We want to make sure that as kids come back to (college) in Indiana across the state…if they are from Indiana or not… that they know that the democratic party is advocating for them and advocating for the future of our state,” Schmuhl said. He said the party is working year-round to organize and unite behind its candidates. He said the state was awarded grant funding to help combat “misinformation and disinformation that we see in our politics.” He said the party is working on innovative new digital strategies, phone banking, and county canvassing that he believes will be “helpful” in growing the party. “We want to spread the good news, meet some great folks in the county and hit the road,” Schmuhl said. County Democratic Chairman Ed Adams said he is excited that Posey County was selected to kick off the tour. “It’s not the first time that statewide candidates have come to Posey County, but this is the first time that they’ve started a statewide tour down here. I’m happy that they picked us. We’ve got a real good crowd of reservations already. I’m hoping it’s going to be a good night for Democrats,” Adams said.

In department reports: • County Highway Commissioner Steve Schenk reported the paving for the Community Crossings Grant is just about finished. “Some shoulders need to be worked on and then the striping crews will take over,” he said. Commissioner President Bill Collins inquired, “How close are we to spending all the grant money received?” Schenk replied, “We don’t have a total bill from J. Rudolph yet, but it’ll be close, we don’t want to give any money back to the state.”

Department appointments and filling vacated positions topped the agenda at Tuesday’s New Harmony Town Council meeting, the first regular meeting for new member Rodney Clark. Clark was selected by Republican caucus on July 31 to replace former Councilman Gary Watson who resigned last month. Councilman Tom Williams agreed to fill Watson’s position on the plan commission until December 2023. An appointment was also made to cover the spot vacated by former Town Marshal Aaron Straub. Council President Alvin Blaylock led discussions about the salary ordinance dictating the minimum and maximum salary for town marshal applicants. The new salary range for New Harmony Town Marshal is $42,000 to $58,000.“With interviews coming up, if we get a person that has zero experience as a policeman, I think we were looking that the minimum (salary) might be too high, so we lowered it,” Blaylock said. “It might be that one of our interviewees, applicants, has already stated he does not want medical insurance. He has it already on a retirement plan. So the thought was that we could move the maximum up somewhat and give him part of that on his salary to maybe entice a better candidate.”Watson’s departure necessitated adjustments to be made to the council’s department responsibilities. New council department appointments for the remainder of 2022 were named: gas, Blaylock and Williams; water, Clark and Roger Wade; sewage, Wade and Blaylock; fire, Blaylock and Virginia Alsop; police, Wade and Blaylock; parks, Alsop and Wade; cemetery, Williams and Blaylock; streets, Alsop and Williams; trails, Alsop and Clark; and solid waste, Williams and Clark.

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• Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham gave his jail update as: 45 Vanderburgh County inmates, 18 Department of Corrections, 76 Posey County inmates for a total jail population that day of 113 incarcerated. The July bill to Vanderburgh County for per diem expenses is $45,600. He commended the Commissioners on approving Bradford as the 911 Director. Collins asked him if he is working finally with a full staff. “No, one day I would like to wake up and have one, but it’s not today,” he quipped.

Jamie Bradford was named as the new 911 Emergency Director, replacing Jason Knowles. Two appointments were made to the Americans with Disabilities Act Board. Roy Fleener, of CountryMark, will represent local business while Heather Allyn will fill the seat set aside for a County Council member. Under Unfinished Business, four ambulance bids were opened for a new ambulance The low bidder was American Response Vehicles at $228,715.59. Following closely was Pen Care at $231,829. The highest bid was Fire Service Inc., at $276,283. A motion was made to take all four under advisement for EMS Director Paul Michelet to look at and it was tabled until the next meeting. Harrison had a concern the lowest proposal may be invalid as it is past the expiration date. These bids were for a new ambulance to be delivered in a few years.

Western Hills Country Club golf pro Heath Rigsby ‘enjoys’ some work in his yard on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce

Posey County friends Dalton Niednaber and Luke Hancock cut down a damaged tree and oﬀer free wood on Sunday afternoon near Poseyille. Photo by Dave Pearce

• Jeramy Elrod, Project Engineer with Morley Associates, gave an update on the Broadband Grant Project. “Construction is ongoing and they are working on segments 1-3 now, three miles of actual fiber optics is up. They are doing the planning for segments 6-10 now. We got calls on sagging lines, but that is getting straightened up.” Elrod said he has a list of 700 homes getting connected and there are about 2,000 in the area not getting the Internet access. “If you are not on the list, you are not on the grant. Hold on…it may become available later, perhaps made available as a service fee contract.”

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ponents questioned the project’s impact on surrounding property values, fire safety and farm ground preservation…issues many opponents feel have gone unaddressed since developers first sent neighbor agreement letters announcing the project in the fall of 2020.Mary Solada, project attorney, and Michael Shopmeyer, an attorney representing remonstrators, told members that a 24 covenant agreement between both parties has been tentatively reached. Both attorneys agreed to work with APC attorney Trent VanHaaften to iron out the final covenant details.Shopmeyer told members that he is “appropriately disappointed,” but called the compromises reached a “win-win situation.” Shopmeyer said his clients are prepared to sign a release of litigation on the lawsuit filed in May 2021 against the APC and the Posey County Commissioners challenging the PCSO, was also present and witnessed the incident. Body camera video, as well as video from the padded cell itself and a typed incident report by Long describing the incident wasInprovided.asummary of the results of reviewing footage captured on three different video cameras. State police detectives described the incident as follows. Thole appears to be in a padded cell with his hands cuffed in front of him and shackles on his feet. He appears to be banging on the padded cell door with his handcuffs. As Long and Elliott are going to the cell, Long states to Elliott that he (Long) will do all the talking, that he (Long) is going to be aggressive with Thole and that pressure points to the torso could be used. Elliott goes to the glass window of Thole‘s cell and, as he walks by, Long states something to the effect of “hey fresh meat,” which appears to be directed towards Thole, and causes Elliott to say “Long.” As the door is opened, Long gives Thole a verbal command to back up to the back wall, which Thole refuses to do. Long steps into the cell and gives the same verbal command two more times, which Thole still refuses to do. Long then pushes Thole towards the back wall of the cell. Thole, who is still cuffed and shackled, stumbles and falls into the left back corner of the cell in a semi-squatting position. As Long approaches, Thole, who is still in the corner, spits on Long. Long immediately dives towards Thole with his right arm raised with a closed right hand and appears to strike Thole while yelling something to the effect of “you think I’m playing.” Elliott can be heard saying “Long” again as he begins assisting Long to pull Thole out on his stomach on the cell floor. Long does appear to use a pressure point technique to obtain Thole’s compliance from this point on. Again, Elliott can be heard saying “Long” when a pressure point technique appears to be effective on Thole. At this point, Long and Elliott proceed to prepare Thole to be put into a restraint chair. At one point, Elliott exits the cell. While Elliott is absent, Long leaned on top of Thole and said, “How’d you like that for breakfast?” Camera angles made it unclear if Long actually struck Thole. Elliott’s body camera only shows Long diving towards Thole and Elliott rushing in to defuse the situation and assist Long. In a later interview, Elliott told investigators that Long was fairly new to the sheriff’s office and he was not sure if Long even knew that he was not allowed to put his hands on a cuffed inmate. Elliott indicated he could not tell if Long actually struck the inmate. In a conversation with Thole’s father, investigators were told that Thole has numerous mental and emotional disorders that affect his behavior. He stated that due to this, Vanderburgh County was attempting to have Thole placed in a mental health facility and not just the jail, in reference to Thole’s legal issues in theIncounty.anAugust 11 interview with Thole, investigators reported that Thole remembered that he had spit on Long and had meant to spit in his face but instead spit on his shirt. Thole said he was not hand-cuffed until after he spit on Long. He appeared not to remember what had happened on the timeline in relation to what the video showed. Latham stated, “This is an extremely sad situation for everyone involved. It has been my goal as the Sheriff of Posey County to provide the utmost professional service to everyone, regardless of the circumstances.”

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“The new one will make seven great-grands” he saidTheybeaming.laughed talking about the “Old Man Olympics” they could host there. “Let’s see. We could have a ‘Who Can Get Out of their Chair the Fastest’ Contest,” Tom Cochran teased. They fired a barrage of other suggestions. ‘Who Can Find their Car Keys Fastest’ or ‘Glasses and Cell Phone.’ How about ‘Who can walk to the couch fastest without spilling their coffee?” There is some gossiping, too, they all agree.

The ROMEO group gathers around their couch at Sara’s Harmony Way. From left front Dan Busler, Paul Allison, Tom Cochran, Tom Straw. Back row from left Mike Axton, Kent Schutte, Garland Blackford and Charles Huck.

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The fourth-generation Pfeiffer farmer takes pride in recalling his great-grandfather started farming on Posey County land in 1837. Thanks to his recent kidney transplant, Dalton Pfeiffer will perhaps pass on his love of the land to a fifth generation.

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By Lois Mittino Gray Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo? While Juliet might not have been able to find Romeo, New Harmony’s ROMEO’s can be found every Friday morning at 8 a.m. having coffee at Sara’s Harmony Way. ROMEO is a humorous acronym for Retired Old Men Eating Out. The group enjoys their morning of coffee chatter, occasionally having breakfast, and looking out the big windows to watch the world go by and relax as they check things out in town. On a recent Friday, members attending were Paul Allison, Mike Axton, Garland Blackford, Dan Busler, Tom Cochran, Charles Huck, Tom Straw, and Kent Schutte. Other members might come on some mornings, such as Ken Back, Tom Stahl, Don Cantrell, Ernie Rapp and even Dr. George Rapp when he is in town. Kenyon Bailey is fondly remembered as a deceased member of the coffee klatch. “It’s a club with no dues and no officers. We usually avoid politics in our discussions. At times, we do talk about religion,” commented Paul Allison. The men say they mostly discuss current events, personal war memories, Civil War history, their health and people that might be strolling down the street. The ROMEO group got its start when Charles Huck retired in 1992. “We started meeting at the Bayou Grill and it snowballed from there,” the founder reminisced. “When it closed, we moved on to the Red Geranium in the morning. Then we settled in here.” “Anyone is welcome to join us,” invited Paul Allison. Group members smiled recalling one time a traveling motorcycle man, dressed in full black leather gear from head to toe, sat down on the couch and joined them for the entire hour. “He never said a word the whole time, drank his coffee, and got up saying that was interesting and“Anotherleft!” time two reporters from the Washington Post were in town to do a story on the bridge. They sat near us and listened to everything. I think they got a real kick out of us,” Paul described. “Some people think we’re a Liars Club, but we’re not.” Topics of discussion on my visit were the changing environment, details of the recent explosion in Evansville, the aging population and Social Security, the success of the New Harmony Kiwanis Club, books, Sass and Poss memories, nicknames, and family. Charlie Huck proudly announced that in a few hours, he was going to be a great-grandfather again as granddaughter, Erin, was having her third baby, a girl.

Pfeiffer can resume grain farming now with his dad, Richard. He is a member of Keck-Gonnerman, and he enjoys restoring old International Harvester engines and tractors in his free time.

Pfeiffer remains hopeful kidney research will enable the body to create its own kidney for transplant within the next 10 years. “I will be able to have my own kidney grown from my own fat cells in a petri dish,” he states. In addition, Pfeiffer points out, “Vanderbilt is the first transplant center to create the bionic kidney. It’s an artificial kidney that they are coming out with.” Needless to say, Pfeiffer’s experience causes him to reflect on the importance of organ donations. “I don’t think people really understand how important it is to donate organs until it happens to one of their family members or to them. When you pass away, you may have good organs to donate,” he comments. “That’s where my kidney came from—a 20-year-old who passed away a couple of days before the transplant.”Within a year’s time, Pfeiffer can write the family a letter to let them know their child didn’t die in vain. “I will let them know even though they lost a loved one, that it gave me the ability to have new life and to live. I’d let them know their family member saved a life.”

By Pam Robinson Posey County native Dalton Pfeiffer looks like an athletic All-American Midwest farm boy in his t-shirt and shorts topped with a bill cap. Remarkably, the 24-year-old underwent a successful kidney transplant just two weeks ago. He learned he needed a kidney transplant nearly four years ago when bloodwork done before a jaw surgery returned suspicious results. After more lab work, Pfeiffer was scheduled for a kidney biopsy, revealing he had focal segmental glomenulosclerosis disease, better known as FSG, or scarring of the kidney tissue. By the time he saw the nephrologist, Pfeiffer had already lost most of his kidney function. He explains in layman’s term what causes FSG. “When you’re born, you’re born with so many millions of filters on that organ [the kidney] to filter the blood. With this disease, maybe I wasn’t born with enough filters,” he states. “Essentially, my kidneys just couldn’t keep up with my body. They just gave out.” Pfeiffer was placed on dialysis every night at home, and referred to Indiana University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center for placement on the transplant list.His wait ended Tuesday, August 9, with a call at 6 a.m. saying a good kidney was waiting for him at Vanderbilt. By noon, Pfeiffer had arrived at the Nashville hospital and went into the OR for a two-hour transplant surgery. He was released from the hospital four days later and came home on Saturday, August 13. The call came on the birthday of his mom, Debbie Pfeiffer. “She said it was the best birthday present she could ever receive,” states Pfeiffer. “I’ve just been healing up now,” he reported a week after surgery. “I’ve been getting better every day. The kidney is working perfectly. All my labs are excellent now. I feel great.” Before the transplant, Pfeiffer had to eat all meals prepared at home. He followed a strict diet low in potassium and phosphorus. His one healthy, functioning kidney now allows Pfeiffer a new lifestyle. “It’s a night and day difference. I’m able to eat what I want again. I don’t have diet restrictions. I have more energy,” he explains. “I’m still a little sore around the [surgery] area, but I walk as much as I can. They tell you to walk because it helps relieve some of that pain.” Otherwise, Pfeiffer recites common-sense rules to stay healthy after the transplant. He must take all anti-rejectory drugs, keep all his doctor appointments and be careful where he goes to avoid Covid since his system is immuno-compromised. How he cares for the kidney will determine how long it lasts. “This kidney will only last— the average is 10 years. I will have to be transplanted again,” he explains. “They don’t know. It could last longer than that. The biggest factor is you do what they tell you to do and you take care of it.”

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Wildcat Nicot Burnett ﬁnds very little running room on Friday night at Heritage Hills. Photo by Garry Beeson

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By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon football jumped out to an early lead in its season opener at Heritage Hills but couldn’t hold on and the Cats started 2022 with a 25-9 loss to the Patriots. The Wildcats couldn’t have asked for a better start. Mount Vernon won the toss and deferred to the second half. The Patriots started the night at the 28 yard line, but struggled to move the chains. Senior Ethan Yarber and junior Nicot Burnett picked up stops on the first two snaps of the game. A third down sack by junior Abe Thomas forced the home team, whose lone 2021 losses came at the hands of the Wildcats and eventual state champion Gibson Southern, to punt. Freshman Nash Hostetter returned the ball to the 37 yard line. Burnett, starting his third season as Mount Vernon’s quarterback, dodged Patriot defenders en route to a 62-yard touchdown run. An extra point by junior Grant Doherty followed, putting the Cats on top 7-0 with nearly nine minutes remaining in the first quarter. The Patriots couldn’t get out of their own way in the early going. A first down three yard run was erased by a false start penalty. Senior quarterback Camden Schipp carried the ball for first down yardage, but an illegal shift penalty cost the home team additional yards. Mount Vernon Senior Brady Ford came up with a big stuff to set the Patriots up with a third and long situation. The third down snap sailed over Schipp’s head and was recovered in the end zone for a safety, giving Mount Vernon a 9-0 lead and the ball back with 6:40 to go in the first

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Saint Wendel Athletic Club will host the 6th Annual Danny Embrey “Dawg” Memorial Softball Tournament on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The tournament will again feature a raffle with some great items. To enter a softball team contact Jeremy Kiesel at 812-457-7188. If you would like to donate an item for the raffle contact Michele Tepool at 812-431-7057, Proceeds will benefit the “Danny Embrey Baseball Scholarship” at North Posey High School.

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By Chris Morlan Finally, Friday Night Lights is back for the 2022 season. For the North Posey Vikings. They had to go on the road to Reo, Indiana to play against the South Spencer Rebels. This battle did not start off well for the Vikings kicked off to Garin Kenney who ran one back for an 85-yard kick return in the first fifteen seconds of the game. I’m sure some parents and fans panicked. After that play, the Vikings showed no fear and scored at least two touchdowns in each of the four quarters to win by the final score of 61-14. After the disastrous first play of the game, North Posey answered back with Jed Galvin scoring on an 18-yard run along with a good kick by Kaleb Herke to tie the game at 7-7. A few minutes later, the Vikings got the ball back and Liam Stone scored on a three-yard run to give the Vikings a 13-7 lead. At the end of the first quarter, Rebel receiver Denver Epperson caught a 22-yard pass from Nathan Hurt to give South Spencer a 14-13 advantage. After one quarter, South Spencer ledDuring14-13. the second quarter, Liam Stone found the endzone on a 20-yard run with 8:53 left in the half to give the Vikings a 20-14 lead. Under a minute left in the first half, Stone scored his third touchdown of the game on a 50-yard run to extend the Vikings lead to a 27-14 going into the halftime break. North Posey continued to beat up on the Rebels in the third quarter when Kaedyn Stewart caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Liam Stone and a good Herke extra point. This gave North Posey a 34-14 advantage. On the next Viking offensive drive, Stone threw a seven-yard pass to Christian Hall for a touchdown to make the score 4014. Jed Galvin was not done contributing to the Viking lead when he scored a touchdown on an 80-yard run. At the end of the third quarter, North Posey led 47-14. Viking head coach Waylon Schenk sat his starters in the fourth quarter and gave the backups some varsity playing time. On the first play of the fourth quarter, running back Darius Vincent scored on a 27-yard run and good Herke kick gave North Posey a 54-14 lead. Vincent scored his second touchdown of the night on a 70-yard run with 4:27 left in the game. That was the last score of this contest. North Posey left South Spencer with a 61-14Leadingwin.the Vikings were junior quarterback Liam Stone who rushed for three touchdowns and threw for two more scores in the game. Sophomore Jed Galvin rushed for 169 yards and scored two touchdowns. Darius Vincent had three carries for 97 yards all in the fourth quarter along with two touchdowns. North Posey is back in action this Friday night at home against Princeton with a 7 p.m. VIKINGSkickoff.61, REBELS 14 South Spencer 14 0 0 0 - 14 North Posey 13 14 20 14 - 61

The Mount Vernon boys’ soccer team hosted the South Spencer Rebels on Thursday evening this week. It was the home opener for the boys. Junior Grant Doherty started the scoring for the Wildcats. South Spencer responded quickly and evened up the game. Doherty took over after that and added three more goals before half to give him four on the day. Three of the goals were unassisted but the fourth was assisted by junior Andrew Santoro. After halftime the Cats kept pushing and added a fifth goal, this one by senior Rylan Paul and assisted by senior Ben Glueckert. Senior Luke Schelhorn ended the night’s scoring with a goal assisted by junior Mac Conyers. After giving up the early goal the Wildcat defense tightened up and kept the Rebels off the scoreboard the rest of the night. Senior Connor Willis and junior Landon Mitchell split the goalkeeping duties and each had a couple good saves to keep the Cats ahead. The final score was 6-1. The Wildcat team was in Ferdinand on Saturday to take on The Forest Park Rangers. The Soccer Cats we’re looking to improve to 3-0 on the season. The game started off with a lot of intensity but remained scoreless until about midway through the half when the Rangers scored. The Wildcats continued battling and kept the Rangers from scoring a second goal heading into halftime. After the break, the Wildcats came out with a roar. Early in the second period, junior Grant Doherty connected off of an assist from fellow junior Andrew Santoro for his sixth goal of the season. Just a few minutes later, senior Rylan Paul gave the Cats the lead when he finished a corner kick from Santoro. The Wildcats kept their intensity up and kept the Rangers from tying the game. The Cats came away with the impressive 2-1 win on the road to improve to 3-0. On defense, freshman Izaiah Gonzalez and junior Aaron Weiss stepped up big time and helped the fellow backs have a strongMountgame.Vernon was set to return to action Monday evening at home against the Pike Central Chargers looking to improve on their great start. They are slated to host Southridge at noon on Saturday.

The Mount Vernon Wildcat boys’ soccer team, under the direction of head coach and Mount Vernon alum Christopher Cole, has hit the ground running early this season. The Wildcats stand 3-0 following their first two weeks of action.

Second QuarterJUST A TAD EARLY...North Posey’s Jed Galvin goes up for a catch at South Spencer and a ﬂag was in order as Galvin was virtually tackled before the ball arrived. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Mount Vernon Wildcat Luke Schelhorn prepares to make a pass during soccer action this weekend. The Wildcat soccer team has opened on a tear, winning all three of the games played so far this season. Photo by Garry Beeson

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The Mount Vernon Boys Cross Country team traveled to Boonville on Saturday to compete in the highly competitive Boonville Invitational that included 16 teams. With the first full field of five runners, Mount Vernon finished in 11th place overall.Senior Carson Tucker continues to lead the ‘Cats as he finished the course in 38th place in a field of over 150 runners. He was nearly 45 seconds faster on Saturday than he was a year ago. Running second for the Wildcats was sophomore Hayden Deckard who competed in his first career cross country race. Deckard ran a strong opening race as he placed just 11 places behind Tucker to finish in 49th and just a few seconds away from running sub 20 minutes. Finishing third for the Wildcats was fellow senior Ethan Sutfin. Sutfin continues to improve his career times as well as he ran 17 seconds faster this year on his way to a 59th place finish. Mount Vernon’s other two newcomers, both freshmen, continue to make great strides in helping to round out the team scores. Freshman Mason Hagan completed the course with an average pace that was 22 seconds per mile faster than Tuesday’s 4K race. His classmate, Ryan McCollum, rounded out the scoring by gutting out the tough course which again was the furthest he has ever raced in his “Theselife. guys are to be commended for their efforts and continued improvement,” cross country coach Leigh Latshaw said. “They are a small group of guys who are driven to improve. If we can keep them healthy, we will be able to move up in rankings as the season continues. They will compete again next Saturday at the Dennis Bays Invitational hosted by Evansville Harrison High School at Angel Mounds. Also competing in the Boonville Invitational was the Mount Vernon Junior High Boys. Mount Vernon’s three runners placed seventh out of 10 teams with a strong showing out of all three runners. Carter Zieren took top honors winning the race in 9:58.7 while Braxden Walker was 25th and Marcus Rieken was 47th. The Lady Wildcats also competed in the competitive season-opening 5K invitational hosted by Boonville High School on Saturday. This first true 5K invitational is a test of where you are as individuals and as a team as southwestern Indiana’s top teams showcase their runners. Over 16 schools were represented with some not having enough runners to field a 5-runnerMountscore. Vernon coach Latshaw was not surprised by what she saw in the opener. “As expected, Mount Vernon showed some positives and some areas needing improvement which is what coaches expect to find at this meet,” Lat5shaw said. “Saturday’s finishers were in a different order for the third time in three meets which was also expected. Our girls have the ability to emerge as a very strong, competitive team as the season progresses as any one of at least five girls could run first through fifth on any given day, at any given meet. We will continue to work on hip and core strength, conditioning and pacing which all help to build confidence as this team is very young in experience with only two runners competing in every meet a year ago.”

While this team is short on experience, their team split from first to fifth was two minutes and two seconds. This is a very bright indicator of what this team can accomplish going forward, Latshaw concluded. The girls will lead off the races on Saturday, August 27 at the Dennis Bays Invitational race at Angel Mounds. Two more Wildcat runners will join the team as junior Destin Gentry and freshman Avery Fritschle will compete alongside the girls. “I’m excited to see what this entire group can do after a week of practice and another chance at a 5K race,” Latshaw said.The Mount Vernon Junior High School girls were only three points out of the top honors spot in the Middle School Division of the Boonville Invite. Tell City finished with 30 points to 33 for mount Vernon. The top three runners score for middle school. The Bobcats were led by Madison Cooper in fourth, Emerson Walker in seventhth and Olivia Staib in 22nd. Also representing Team MV were Makayla Schneider, Maddie Abel, Amanda Evans, Elizabeth Flores, Lilly Saddler, and Shania Lewis. The Junior High girls will also compete on 8/27 at the Viking Challenge hosted by North Posey.

Mount Vernon senior Carson Tucker leads the way for the Wildcats as they continue to improve each meet this season.

Leading Mount Vernon at Boonville was junior Ashley Lilleston who ran her first competitive 5K and finished in 55th place. Only 16 seconds behind her was sophomore Avery Stills who only ran competitively in a handful of meets last year due to injury. Running a strong third for the Lady Wildcats was junior Krissy Bazan. Bazan led the ‘Cats through the first half of the race before falling behind by seconds at the finish. In fourth for Mount Vernon was sophomore Isabella Zieren, just three places behind Bazan. Rounding out the team score for Mount Vernon was sophomore Brynn Davis who gutted out her performance despite battling injuries. The sixth runner was freshman Ellie Blackburn who continued to improve and get stronger as her 5K pace on Saturday was the exact same as her 4K pace on Tuesday. According to Latshaw, that is very promising as she ran just as fast for a longer race.

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Photo by Garry Beeson Mount Vernon senior Krissy Bazan led the Wildcats the rst half of the race on Saturday and settles for a strong third place on the team.

I am extremely excited to finally see our Ohio Valley Conference schedule for the 2022-2023 season, said Rick Stein, USI Women’s Basketball Head Coach. “We have many new challenges ahead of us in the OVC and I know our team can’t wait for the opportunities ahead. Our Screaming Eagle fans will be fired up to see new opponents and new rivalry’s build as we moveTheforward!”2022-23season, which is the 75th year of competition in the OVC, marks the first season in the league for USI as well as OVC newcomers Lindenwood University, and the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. The three new members joined Eastern Illinois University, Morehead State University, SEMO, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, and the University of Tennessee at Martin in the 10-team league.

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Photo by Garry Beeson University of Southern Indiana Men’s and Women’s Basketball will tip-off the 2022-23 Ohio Valley Conference schedules December 29 versus Southeast Missouri State University at Screaming Eagles Arena. The 2022-23 OVC schedule will feature a 10-team, 18-game double round-robin slate which will begin on December 29 and conclude on February 25. “We are extremely excited to have our first OVC/Division I schedule in front of us,” said Stan Gouard, USI Men’s Basketball Head Coach. “This is an extremely demanding slate of games and the Eagles are working hard to rise to meet this challenge.”

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‘Vikes win’ continued from Page A1 NP – Liam Stone 20-yard run (Kaleb Herke kick) 8:56 NP – Liam Stone 50-yard run (Kaleb Herke kick) 0:53 Third Quarter NP – Kaedyn Stewart 27yard pass from Liam Stone (Kaleb Herke kick) 7:30 NP – Christian Hall 7-yard pass from Liam Stone (Kaleb Herke kick no good) 4:34NP – Jed Galvin 80-yard run (Kaleb Herke kick) 2:56 Fourth Quarter NP – Darius Vincent 27yard run (Kaleb Herke kick) 11:51NP – Darius Vincent 70yard run (Kaleb Herke kick) 4:27TEAM STATISTICS Passing/ReceivingNPRushes-YardsNPFirstNP-SSDowns24;SS8507;SS47 Yards NP 127; SS 168 Total Yards NP 634; SS 155 Time of Possession NP: 23:25; SS 24:35 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRushing: North Posey: Jed Galvin 10-168-2; Liam Stone 14-164-3; Darius Vincent 3-97-2;

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The North Posey seventh and eighth grade football teams played their first game of the season last Thursday night in Huntingburg at Southridge Middle School. Both teams played well for the Vikings and kept the Raiders scoreless in both matchups. In the seventh-grade game, the Vikings won 18-0, while the North Posey eighth graders won 32-0. (Seventh Grade) North Posey 18, Southridge 0: During this first game for the seventh-grade, this matchup was scoreless after one quarter. In the second quarter, Dylan Murphy scored a touchdown on a seven-yard run to give the Vikings a 6-0 advantage. North Posey receiver Remington Johnson caught a 30-yard pass from Murphy to set up their second score of the game. On the next play, Murphy scored his second touchdown of the night on a seven-yard run. At the half, North Posey led 12-0.North Posey’s defense contained Southridge from scoring any points in this game. At the end of the third quarter, Bret Buecher caught an eleven-yard pass from Murphy for another score. North Posey led 18-0 after three quarters. No points were scored in the fourth quarter. North Posey won by the final score of 18-0. “The defense gave up one first down for the entire game,” North Posey coach Dustin May said. “Jason Holbrook had multiple tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Remington Johnson caused and recovered a fumble on a kickoff.” (Eighth Grade) North Posey 32, Southridge 0: This game was totally dominated by the Vikings. At the end of the first quarter, Cade Mauck scored on a 13-yard run to the endzone. During the two-point conversion, Mauck scored on a run to give North Posey an 8-0 lead. At the end of the second quarter, Brody Fehn caught a 10yard pass from Carter Schickel for a touchdown. On the twopoint conversion, Schickel threw a completed pass to Fehn. North Posey closed out the first half with a 16-0 advantage over the Raiders. In the third quarter, Mauck broke away for a 70-yard touchdown run. On the two-point conversion, Schickel found Fehn in the endzone. With 7:02 left in the third quarter, North Posey led 24-0. At the 6:42 mark of the fourth quarter, Schickel threw a 30-yard pass to Fehn for a Viking touchdown. Ashton Reidford rushed for a three-yard run on the two-point conversion. North Posey played a great game and beat Southridge by the final score of 32-0. “Defense only gave up one first down for the entire game,” Coach May said. “Defensively, Brody Fehn and Ashton Reidford had multiple stops on the outside, while Carter Schickel had one interception.” This Thursday night, the Vikings will be in action at home against the Princeton Tigers. The seventh grade game starts at 5:30 p.m.

Lady Viking golf picks up win at Boonville Country Club

Mount Vernon’s Olivia Culley tees oﬀ on the No.1 hole at the CountryMark course during a recent Wildcat win. Photo by Dave Pearce

The Mount Vernon Lady Wildcat golfers took on Gibson Southern and the defending Illinois state champion Mount Carmel Golden Aces at West Berwick Golf Course in Mt. Carmel on Thursday evening. Mount Carmel took the win with an incredible eight-under par team score of 136. All four Aces scores had sub-par rounds. Gibson Southern was second with 177. The Lady ‘Cats carded their best collective round of the year posting a 207. “The Wildcats team worked hard over the past week and it showed, as scores dropped significantly ending the third week of season,” according to Coach Travis Wolfe. “We’re hoping to continue that improvement and break 200 as a team this week and get some wins against Boonville and Central. Our upperclassmen have been setting good examples for the younger players and showing that individual practice results in improvement.”

The ‘Cats were led by Junior Hadley Weatherford with 47. Seniors Olivia Culley and Haley Rutledge came in next with 52s and the fourth score of the match was brought in by sophomore Shelby Lang with a 56. Scores are as follows: Mount Vernon – 207 Hadley Weatherford – 47, Olivia Culley – 52, Haley Rutledge – 52, Shelby Lang – 56, Hannah Carr – 61, Jillian Higginson – 62, and Lindsey Lilleston – 62. Mount Carmel – 136 Lilly Gottman – 32, Mady Young – 34, Maria Kennard – 35, Miley Kennard – 35, Alexis Wymer – 37, and Emily Gottman – 36. Gibson Southern – 177 Katelyn Walker –43, Vanessa Schmitt – 44, Madilyn Sperling -44, Haley Hughes – 48, and Adryana Redden –The46.girls are scheduled to travel to Boonville Country Club on Tuesday to take on the Lady Pioneers and are back in Warrick County on Thursday to face Castle and Central in a match. Kolton Gardner 6-57-0; Brant Oakley 1-110; Jackson Graff 2-5-0; Ty Mauck 1-5-0; Jace Gauer 3-minus 1 -0; South Spencer: Kyle Baston 12-27-0; Denver Epperson 3-8-0; Kyle Olmstead 2-6-0; Duke Sitzman 1-4-0; Nathan Hurt 5-3-0; Jayce Brumfield 1-minusPassing:1-0 North Posey: Liam Stone 5-7 127 yards, 2 TD; South Spencer: Nathan Hurt 7-18 108 yards TD Receiving: North Posey: Jackson Graff 1-67; Kaedyn Stewart 2-35 TD; Jed Galvin 1-18; Christian Hall 1-7 TD; South Spencer: Denver Epperson 4-72 TD; Garin Kenney 2-26; Kyle Olmstead 1-10Interceptions: Ian Wallace (NP) 1

Vikings run at Boonville Invite

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The North Posey girls golf team played against the Lady Pioneers of Boonville last Tuesday afternoon at the Boonville Country Club. North Posey did not have enough players for a team score in this match. Makenzie Mills tied for first place with Miranda Scarbrough of Boonville with 48 shots on the nine-hole course. Maggie Barr from Boonville placed third with 60 shots. Allison Werkmeister from North Posey placed fourth with 61 shots. Also completing the course during this match was Lady Viking Tori Abernathy shooting a 65 for the day. Last Saturday afternoon, North Posey competed in the Vincennes Rivet Invitational played at the Old Vincennes Country Club. There was some tough competition at this venue. Each girl had to complete 18-holes for this event. Evansville Memorial won the invitational as a team. North Posey only had three play golf and did not qualify for the team scores. Makenzie Mills led the Lady Vikings with a low score of 98 shots. Allison Werkmesiter finished with 106 shots and Tori Abernathy ended the day with a 123. Up next for the Lady Vikings is a triangular match this Thursday against Gibson Southern and Southridge, This match is being played at Cambridge Golf Course starting at 4:30 p.m. Nothing but the best for Wildcat golf competition

The North Posey boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams traveled to the Boonville Country Club to compete in the yearly Boonville Invitational. There were 13 teams in the girls race and 16 teams in the boys’ competition. In the girls’ race, Princeton won the meet with a team low score of 22 points. The Lady Tigers had all five runners place in the top ten. North Posey finished in the top five as a team with 170 points. Heidi and Haley Meade (Princeton) finished at the same time and won the girls race with a time of 19:40. There were 125 runners in the girls’ race. Elle Jo Johnson led the Lady Viking runners with a seventeenth-place finish with a time of 22:28. Olivia Esche placed twentyfirst with a time of 22:49. Makennah Delph finished twenty-ninth with a time of 23:46. Abigail Pardon placed thirty-seventh with a time of 24:17.For the boys’ race, Perry Central won the meet with a low score of 54 points. North Posey placed ninth out of sixteen teams competing at this race with 253 points. Zach Wells from Evansville North was the overall winner of boys’ race with a time of 17:18.Competing in the boys’ race were 153 runners. Gavin Wheeler led the Vikings with a twentieth-place finish in a time of 18:31. Kade Buecher finished forty-second in a time of 19:53. Evan Tuley had a string finish at fifty-second place in a time of 20:35 and Ayden Hessler finished seventy-second in a time of 21:38. Boys TeamMeetScores: Perry Central 54, Evansville North 70, South Knox 76, Evansville Central 76, Princeton 146, Evansville Memorial 180, Evansville Mater Dei 202, Heritage Hills 214, North Posey 253, Boonville 295, Mount Vernon 326, North Knox 329, Tecumseh 334, Vincennes Lincoln 365, Evansville Harrison 366, Evansville Reitz 381 Girls TeamMeetScores: Princeton 22, South Knox 53, Tell City 92, Evansville Memorial 158, North Posey 170, Boonville 189, Heritage Hills 195, Evansville Mater Dei 225, Perry Central 228, Evansville North 234, Mount Vernon 262, North Knox 269, Vincennes Lincoln 380 North Posey: 17. Elle Jo Johnson 22:28; 21. Olivia Esche 22:49; 29. Makennah Delph 23:46; 37. Abigail Pardon 24:17; 66. Abby Hessler 28:12; 68. Abby Rittichier 28:29; 71. Katelyn Seibert 28:52

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NPJH football Vikings shut out Raiders

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The Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats have established a dangerous pattern early in the season. It seems the girls are having trouble carrying momentum from one match over into the next. Therefore in action this week, the Lady Wildcats dropped to 2-2 on the year. After opening the season with an impressive win over Pocket Athletic Conference rival Southridge and then Wood Memorial, the Lady Wildcats battled with Mater Dei Tuesday night in a 5-set game. Coach Megan DeVault watched as her team left it all on the court this week against MaterDei. Leading the offense with Mallory Nurrenbern with 13 kills, Arlissa Sharber had eight kills, and Kaleigh Kelley added six kills. Brooke Sledd led the defense with 20 digs. Kaleigh Kelley also provided 24 assists to the offense. The final set scores in this match were 25-22, 16-25, 25-19, 25-27, and 15-12. Lady Wildcats then fell to a very good Heritage Hills Patriot team on LeadingSaturday.theWildcat offense was Kaleigh Kelley with eight Kills and Mallory Nurrenbern added seven. Brooke Sledd led the defense with 12 digs. Kaleigh Kelley also added 13 assists. The Lady Wildcats fell by scores of 25-16, 25-22, and 25-13. The girls were scheduled to face Harrison on Monday in Evansville and to host Central on Wednesday. The girls will face two critical conference foes on Saturday facing South Spence and Washington.

The Mount Vernon boys’ tennis team traveled to Wood Memorial to participate in a four-team invitational in Oakland City. The Wildcats finished second in the tourney, with 14 points. South Knox won the event with 20 points while Wood Memorial was third with 11 and Boonville was fourth with five points.Individual results for the team were as follows: At No. 1 singles, Mount Vernon’s Rylan Paul defeated his Boonville opponent by scores of 6-2, 6-0 then fell to the South Knox No. 1 by score of 6-4, 6-1. At No. 2 singles, Wildcat Adam Burke defeated his Wood Memorial opponent in the opener by scores of 6-4, 6-3 but he also lost to the South Knox opponent by scores of 6-4, 6-1. South Knox continued their domination of the matches by defeating Micah Luckett at No. 3 singles by scores 7564. Luckett reached the final by defeating the Wood Memorial No. 3 by scores of 5-7, 6-1, 10-8 Wildcat(tie-break).No.1 doubles squared off against Boonville in the opener and Khai Willard/Jaxston Raben defeated their Pioneer counterparts by scores of 6-0, 6-2. The ran into the South Knox juggernaut in the finals and fell by scores of 6-0,At6-1.No. 2 doubles, the Wildcat team of Taylor Jarvis/ Hunter Spaulding had the misfortune of drawing South Knox in the opener and were double-bageled. The team did get a walkover victor in the consolation match over Boonville.The Mount Vernon boys’ tennis kicked off their season with a win on the road at Pike Central earlier in the week. The match started with a walkover victory for the No. 2 doubles team of Taylor Jarvis and Hunter Spaulding followed by a straight set win from No. 2 singles Adam Burke who closed out Pike Central’s Adon Lemond 6-0, 6-2. New at No. 3 singles this season was Micah Luckett who jumped out to an early three game lead before his opponent rallied to even the set. Luckett managed to find his form behind a blistering first serve, finishing out the match 6-4, 6-2 and sealing the victory for Mount Vernon. The following evening found boys’ tennis in a tough match on the road at Reitz that would end with Mount Vernon on the wrong side of the outcome. This time it was Rylan Paul at No. 1 singles who made quick work of Reitz’s Wesley Mills 6-0, 6-3. Wildcats’ No. 2 singles player Adam Burke turned in a similar performance, using his steady return game to fight off monster first serves from his opponent, before ending the match 6-0, 6-1. The match of the evening went to the No. 2 doubles team of Taylor Jarvis and Hunter Spaulding who dropped the opening set 7-6 in a tiebreaker before clawing back to even the match 7-6 in the second set. After a short break, the No. 2 doubles tandem jumped out to a two-game lead behind Spaulding’s trick shots and Jarvis’ slice forehands before succumbing to the Panthers 6-2 in the third set as an aggressive Reitz team took advantage.Theboys will face Southridge at home on Tuesday before traveling to Princeton on Thursday. Both the matches are against Pocket Athletic Conference opponents. The Wildcats stand 1-0 in the conference heading into the week.

Rough week moves Wildcat record to 2-2

Wildcat tennis team is second at Invite

Lady Viking Addie Fullop tips the ball over the outstretched arms of an Evansville Christian defender as the Vikings won two of three matches in their opening week. The Vikings will have a busy week upcoming and scores from this week and next will be published in our August 30 edition. Photo by Dave Pearce

North Posey High tennis players Max Renshaw, Vince Scheller, and Jacob Downey help coach Brandon Barrett celebrate picking up his 100th head coach win on Saturday in the ﬁrst match at the Whiteland Invitational. Renshaw remains undefeated on the season.

At left, Valerie Thompson moves the ball upﬁeld during one of the Wildcat soccer matches this week. Photo by Garry Beeson

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Freshman Zach Colgrove played his first high school game as a goalkeeper and had a solid contest. Coach Broshears said, “Zach only a freshmen had an excellent first game on goal.” Scoring a goal for North Posey was sophomore Dylan Helfert with the assist going to Kaleb Herke. For the team to succeed. Coach Broshears said, “avoiding injuries and sickness is going to be critical to any success.”

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The Vikings play three games this week with home games against Gibson Southern and South Spencer. Then a road game on Saturday against Tell City. (Boys) Evansville Christian 2, North Posey 1 Goals: Dylan Helfert 1 Assists: Kaleb Herke 1 Goalkeeping: Zach Colgrove 6 saves

Heritage Hills fans erupted in their nearly full stands as the Patriots offense added 10 more points before the end of the half. Mount Vernon moved the chains, but couldn’t find a way to score and the Patriots broke a two-year losing streak to the Wildcats to take the week one win. Mount Vernon Coach Luke Messmer called the night an “unfortunate way to begin the season.” “We started off very well and had a chance to make it extremely tough on them to come back. Unfortunately, as a young and inexperienced team will do, we weren’t able to fully grasp the opportunity we had to put them away early,” Messmer said. “Hopefully, we can learn from it and develop some maturity and be ready to finish teams off when we have opportunities down the road.” Messmer said the Cats opened the door for Heritage Hills. “We made it very easy on them on a handful of plays that seemed to be the difference,” Messmer said. “Offensively, we moved the ball up and down the field pretty well all night. We just struggled to make ‘the play’ when big downs came up. We didn’t finish on four or five plays that should’ve been touchdowns, where we were one player shy of having all 11 doing their jobs.” The third-year head coach said his team needs to commit to improving and being selfless. “With the weapons we have offensively, we have to understand how important it is to keep it simple and just do your job,” Messmer said. “We must surrender the natural tendency to think as an individual and commit to be selfless teammates. How can we be the best player for the team instead of the best player on the team? I believe we will get there, and I believe in our kids. They want to be winners and our coaching staff will do whatever it takes to get them there.” Mount Vernon (0-1) will be back in action again in the team’s home opener against PAC foe South Spencer (0-1) on Friday.

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The 2022 soccer season is here. Last Saturday morning and early afternoon, the North Posey boys’ and girls’ soccer teams begin their fall run against some very good Evansville Christian squads. In the girls’ game, Evansville Christian is ranked second in the Class A poll. This game went all in favor of Evansville Christian in a 7-0 win. For the boys’ game, North Posey played tough and lost a close matchup 2-1. In the girls’ game, it was dominated by the Evansville Christian Eagles by the final score of 7-0. Six different girls for Evansville Christian scored goals led by Peyton Geer scoring two. During the first half, the Lady Eagles scored two goals and had a 2-0 advantage at the halftime break. The second half was rough for the Lady Vikings when the Lady Eagles scored five more goals to put this game out of reach. North Posey was limited to two shots on goal in this game. Evansville Christian had twenty shots on goal. The Lady Vikings committed ten fouls to the Lady Eagles five. (Girls) Evansville Christian 7, North Posey 0 Goals: Peyton Geer 2, Tina Geer 1, Grace Wickersham 1, Lucy Schroeder 1, Emily Woolsey 1, Rebekah Villines 1 Assists: Tina Geer 1, Lucy SchroederGoalkeeping:1 Ava Hall (EC) 2 saves, Zoe Bippus (NP) 7 saves, Addi Gamblin (NP) 6 saves

Vikings take losses in season opener

‘Wildcat football’ continued from Page B1

North Posey’s Zoey Bippus stands guard near the net in the North Posey Girls soccer team opener against Evansville Christian School Saturday morning. EC won 6-0 but not without an outstanding eﬀort from goalie Bippus.

The North Posey boys played the second game of the day against the Evansville Christian Eagles. North Posey played well and lost by the final score of 2-1. “Nice first game effort,” North Posey coach Catherine Broshears said. “The defense of Troy Droege, Logan Herke, Brendan Mason, and several others played a strong game. We still have a lot to sort out.”

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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 fee accompany the below. Questions? 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 $240.00

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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.

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 812-838-3449 or email her at deeannkeitel@gmail.com by September 1. 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.

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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.

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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.

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The North Posey High School September at Harmonie State Park Cherry Hill Shelter from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. On Friday, September 24 class mates enjoy a school 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.

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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. If you have any information that can help us, please contact Linda Deig at 812-459-6754.

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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 812-589-7416.

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