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Officials look at larger Maple Hill By Trisha L. Lopez New Harmony Town Council President Alvin Blaylock and Phillip Werry from Werry Funeral Home spent nearly an hour with a couple walking around the steeply sloping hills of Maple Hill Cemetery in search of a pair of plots. “It’s very tough,” Blaylock said, adding that the couple desired plots close to family. “There’s nothing. It’s very bad. We haven’t told anybody that. I’d have a hard time telling someone, ‘Sorry, we’re full.’” Documents found in the Working Men’s Institute from 1994 show that the five acre cemetery was 90 percent full. In the 27 years since, the situation has only gotten worse. “There’s not much left out there for sure,” Werry said. “If anybody wants to buy any new graves, there are very few.” Werry, whose family has been in the funeral business in New Harmony since 1950, said he consistently gets requests for Maple Hill plots, and while he’s been able to locate a few…he doesn’t anticipate being able to fill those requests much longer. “It’s going to run out shortly,” he said. Members of the New Harmony Town Council understand the importance of maintaining Maple Hill as a func-

tional cemetery. While there are small cemeteries scattered throughout the township, Blaylock said Maple Hill is “the only one that’s really New Harmony’s cemetery.” The headstones rising above the lush green grass tell the story of New Harmony in a way no history book can match. Founded in 1834 on land owned by Julian and Helen Owen, veterans from military conflicts stretching back to the Revolutionary War have been laid to rest within the cemetery’s beautiful grounds. In June of 1862, cemetery managers paid $70 to add 3.5 acres. Building a new cemetery isn’t really an option, Blaylock said, because of higher costs and red tape. The expansion is a simpler and more cost effective option to serve the town’s needs and will provide 910 new plots. The issue was initially addressed 16 years ago when land adjacent to the site was purchased and cleared with an eye towards expansion. Detailed site plans drafted when the land was purchased were stretched out across the council’s table in the Town Hall as Blaylock described the challenges facing the project. Responsibility for the cemetery has shifted from a now-disbanded New Harmony Cemetery Board to the town, Blaylock said. He couldn’t speculate about why the

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Solar group looks to court for help By Trisha L. Lopez Lawyers representing area residents in ongoing litigation against the Posey County Commissioners and the Area Plan Commission filed a motion to compel discovery in Vanderburgh Circuit Court on Thursday. Citing delays in receiving “outstanding discovery requests” for documentation and communication associated with the Posey County Solar Ordinance and the Posey Solar Project, Michael Schopmeyer from the Evansville-based law office of Kahn, Dees, Donovan and Kahn, LLP, said efforts made to acquire the items have been futile. Court documents show that discovery responses were originally due on or before July 8, but a request for a 30-day extension was granted on July 14. “They have failed to supply discovery in a timely manner and we filed for sanctions.This very public information that we need, the reason that we filed the lawsuit, is because we think that there are inherent issues and we’re not being supplied that information,” Schopmeyer said. “It’s inappropriate. Why are we not getting that information? Is there a smoking gun there? I don’t know.” Among items requested: all public notices and proof of posting for each meeting and public hearing at

which the ordinance and applications for solar projects were discussed; all communication from board members, APC members and county council members and any other person or entity related to ordinance language about setbacks and tree buffers; text messages between county officials and Tenaska about the ordinance and solar application; text messages between county officials regarding unofficial gatherings of two or more members convened to discuss the ordinance and amendment; and documents and materials intended for use in the lawsuit. Schopmeyer said his office told Jeff Lowe, the attorney representing the commission and APC, that the information could be supplied in pieces, but they claim they have yet to receive anything. “How do we debate in this process? That’s the reason they need to delay this further. It’s tragic that we had to go to a court to get the info, but we did,” he said. Lowe did not respond to an email from the Posey County News requesting comments on the new filing on Friday, but communication between his office and attorneys for the plaintiffs were included in the court filing.

North Posey homecoming royalty Clay Douglas and Kennedy Gauer are all smiles following pregame homecoming activities on Friday evening at North Posey High School. Photo by Dave Pearce

Mount Vernon teachers begin bargaining process

By Lois Mittino Gray Members of the Mount Vernon School Board are ready to sit down at the table and work on a new contract with the Mount Vernon NEA Teacher’s Union. But a new requirement went into effect at the September 7, meeting of the board to start the collective bargaining process and the result was very low-key. “This process now includes a new requirement this year, mandated by state statute, that before we can begin bargaining sessions behind closed doors, we must have a public hearing. This meeting will serve as a hearing providing citizens an opportunity to comment on teacher compensation and collective bargaining,” stated Director of Business Loren Evans. “After hearing comments, we may begin private meetings after September 15. We do have a meeting with the team scheduled already. We must Continued on Page A11 be finished with the process by November 15.” Melanie Potts was present at the meeting, representing the NEA Mount Vernon teacher’s union, but no comments were made by anyone present and the hearing was closed. School Superintendent Matt Thompson confirmed they were dealing with COVID issues among staff and students, but were handling them as best as possible. He feels most of the cases are the result of family interactions at home. He announced that COVID will not cancel the annual Homecoming planned for Friday, September 17. “We will still have the game and a king and queen contest. We will not have the usual festivities, as we feel that would be irresponsible,” he observed. Thompson said the annual student count results, upon which the state money allotted to the district is based, are not officially final yet. The figure at the time is 2,054 students but Thompson speculates that attendance number will drop, as the status of some students is still in limbo if they have moved out of the district. Permission was granted to renew the annual raffle certificate for the Charity Gaming Account, overseen by Athletic Director Leigh Latshaw. The current certificate expires at the end of September and must be reMembers of the 2021 River Days Little Miss and Mister court are, l to r: Gabriel McMichael, Runner newed for a $50 fee. One raffle has already been conducted. The half Up; Gunner Hershberger, Runner Up; Zane Crotty, First Runner Up; Aiden Funkhouser, Little Mister; pot money earned will help offset losses from last year, when no gaming Avery Schemel, Little Miss; Lilyana Miller, Runner Up; Lynlee Grace Young, Runner Up; and Kinley Continued on Page A11 Newman, First Runner Up. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Making apple butter out of apples Kindergarten teacher helps raise funds for charities

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By Lois Mittino Gray North Posey Elementary School kindergarten teacher Rochelle Belt spent last Saturday off picking and peeling apples to make apple butter…lots of it. Rochelle, Vice-President of the New Harmony Tri Kappa, spent the beautiful late-summer day helping to make the savory treat for the group’s fundraiser. Jars will be sold at their booth this upcoming weekend at the New Harmony Kunstfest. “I took my truck and went with Linda Volz to Farview Orchard to pick the apples. Then we sat at a long table with others in a member’s barn and we talked and peeled and cut enough apples to make one kettle,” she said. On Sunday, different members met to cook the homemade fruit butter and get it into jars for selling, throwing in some cinnamon red hots for a little zing. Rochelle loves teaching Kindergarten and says there is “never a dull moment” in her school day. She has worked in the position for four years and “I hope to never leave it. The kids are like little spong-

es interested in everything. It’s just fun! We work hard and we play hard.” Rochelle, born in Valparaiso, where her father farmed near Crown Point, moved to Missouri when he decided to relocate the family to farm there. Rochelle grew up in the Show-Me State and said the area reminded her of the close rural community she lives in now. She attended Mizzou, the University of Missouri at Columbia where she did her undergraduate studies in Animal Behavior Science and Agricultural Economics. Her “first career” was as a Purdue Extension 4-H assistant in Vanderburgh County for fifteen years. “I took care of Ag Days, the mini 4-H program, and went in and did enrichment education programs in the classroom for all ages,” she explained. “It was a different kind of teaching. When I typed up my letter to teachers I worked with in Evansville schools to tell them why I as leaving, I cried like a baby the whole time. I loved the job!” At the time, she was active with the PTO parent

group at North Elementary where her children were students and where she got to know the principal, Mrs. MacMunn. “Over Christmas break, the principal took me aside and said she had some extra Title One funds and wondered if I would like to be a Teacher’s Aide. I kept saying no, since I had my 4-H job, but it was a better situation for my family if I took it, so I finally did. My summers would be off to spend with my children.” Rochelle worked as a Teacher’s Aide at North Elementary for five years. “I went to any grade, wherever they needed me. I loved the job and loved all the grades. I couldn’t pick one that I liked the best. However, the pay is very meager and my husband and I talked and agreed that I needed to get a more substantial-paying job,” she recalled. “I decided to go back and earn my Master’s Degree and looked around at all the local universities. Then I found something absolutely wonderful for

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Wilma Joyce Bailey On September 6, 2021, the Charles Ford Community said goodbye to its last remaining “lifetime legacy lady”. Wilma Joyce Bailey of New Harmony passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years, surrounded by her Ford Home family. Wilma was an iconic resident in the Charles Ford Retirement Community for over 33 years where she won the hearts of everyone with her attention to holiday decorating details, care for the birds outside her window, and concern for others who passed in and out of her life at the home. After a successful career in cosmetology owning her own beauty shop, Wilma made the move in 1986 at the age of 62 to the resident home under the old plan as a ‘legacy’ resident. The last of her kind, she turned over all her personal assets to the home and they in turn became her family, taking care of her every need for over three decades. Wilma is survived by countless friends whose lives she touched through her interests in crafting, decorating, sewing, flower gardening, birdwatching and walking around the park. She enjoyed hosting annual celebrations at Christmas with the “walking girls” in her Ford Home apartment offering each one a handmade ornament as a memento. A special highlight was a trip taken with a few other residents to Florida a few years ago, accompanied by staff members, to enjoy some days of sand and sunshine and the chance to dip her feet in the ocean for the first time. She proudly wore the pilot wings she was given by the crew for taking her first flight at 92 years old. Wilma Joyce was predeceased by her loving parents Myron and Elsie (Wardelman) Bailey and cousins Jack Garrett, Martin Garrett, and Jean Garrett Shane. She was born February 17, 1924 and spent some of her early childhood in Flint, Michigan before her family moved to Illinois and then later, settled into New Harmony. Wilma Joyce loved New Harmony and New Harmony loved her. She said New Harmony just felt like “home” compared to any other place. Wilma enjoyed sharing her childhood memories with residents and visitors. She loved to spend time with her father and skate with him and she said he was very skilled at it. From her mother, she learned to sew and make handicrafts and holiday decorations. As a child,

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she was thrilled to get to help with table decorations at parties from time to time. The “Chief Holiday Decorator” for the assisted living facility, Wilma had a white artificial tree in the dining room that she changed with every holiday. It would be festooned with hearts and red ribbons on Valentine’s Day, sported shamrocks and Saint Patrick’s Day green, Easter eggs, Fourth of July flags, Autumn leaves, Halloween spirits, and Christmas themes to mark the passing year. Her unique collection of antique valentines were displayed in the dining room area. The busy nonagenarian put up colorful posters and garlands around the premises in each holiday theme to make the place comfortable and “homey”. No matter what the weather, she was always wearing her usual capri pants and comfortable shoes padding around the residence indoors and also outdoors to fill the feeders for her beloved spring migrants. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Maple Hill Cemetery in New Harmony. Friends may gather beginning at 10:30 a.m. Memorial Donations may be made in honor of Wilma Joyce Bailey to the Life Enrichment Program of the Charles Ford Retirement Community, 920 Main Street, New Harmony, IN 47631. Donations may also be directed to the New Harmony Chapter of Tri Kappa, an organization she was president of on multiple occasions or to the Garden Club of New Harmony, which she supported. The Charles Ford family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Heritage Hospice, Deaconess Hospital Midtown and Dr. Joseph Lee for their care and compassion during her last days in this life. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

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Sandra Lee (Woods) Redman, 79, of Wadesville passed away on September 13, 2021, at deaconess hospital. Sandee was born in Springﬁeld, Ohio on March 4, 1942, to Myron and Stella (Rider) Woods. She met and married the love of her life, Capt. Robert L. Redman USN (Ret), on December 9, 1961, in Chula Vista, California. Sandee lived a very active lifestyle right up to her passing. Sandee was a military wife for 28 years. She was a loving homemaker to eight children during that time and worked as a cosmetologist when she received her license in 1961. She was an owner of four diﬀerent salons over the years, still currently operating one out of her home. She was a contestant in the Mrs. California contest, T-Ball coach, soloist, loved animals, sewing, and owned and operated the Green Onion Manor restaurant with her husband out of their home for many years. She started work at Austin’s Funeral Home, currently Denning Family Funeral Home, 20 years ago and was their beautician, door greeter, and one of their go to persons for anything that needed to be done. Sandee’s greatest love and pride was her family. She has been a foster mom since 1964, Foreign Exchange student mom, and “second mom” to many people. She was always there to lend a hand or shoulder to cry on for anybody that needed her. She attended Mount Zion Baptist Church

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in Wadesville. She is survived by her husband, Robert; sons, William, Clifton, Cdr. Jameson Redman USN (Ret) (Heather), and Timothy Redman; daughters, Cassaundra Redman, Robin (Tom) Billington, Rebecca (Tony) Impastato, and Kimberlee Redman; Second mom to Tracy (Chris) Courey, Sally Quinn, and Wing (Andrea) Lau; grandchildren, Thomas (Kathlyn) Troy, Chase (Mackenzie), Joshua, Holly, Ellis (Mason), Ryan, Derek, Gavin, Tanner, Alyssa and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Robert Lee Redman II. A private service will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with burial in Mount Zion General Baptist Church Cemetery. Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is overseeing the arrangements. In lieu of ﬂowers memorials may be left to Mount Zion General Baptist Church or the Wounded Warrior project. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com

Vernon Hancock passed away on August 15, 2021 at the age of 89. He was a native and lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, Indiana. He was born on May 24, 1932 to John and Yettive Hancock. He is preceded in death by his only son, Gary “Wayne” Hancock and his ﬁrst born grandson, Rustin Tyrone. Father, John (Jack) Hancock; mother, Yettive Saltzman Hancock; brothers, Dude, Jack, Bill, Jerry and Rick Hancock; sisters, Jill Thompson and Jacklin. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie (Gerald “Rabbit”) Cambre; three grandchildren, Brandon (Dreamer) Tyrone, Courtney Hancock, and Misty Novoa Perez; six great grandchildren, Chloe and Claire Wilkinson, Brayden Tyrone, Scotty Caillouet, Jesus Novoa Perez, and Jileon Kramer; daughter-in-law, Martha Hancock; son-in-law, Henry Tyrone; brother-in-law, Donnie (Valerie) Thompson; two sisters, Kay Denning, Bonnie (Glen) Jarred; and one brother, Clifton Hancock. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1950. From 1953-1955, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was in the U.S. Military Police and stationed in Verdun, France. After he was honorably discharged, he worked oﬀ shore for a while and then owned a tavern called “Arrow”. Most of his life (42 years) was devoted to the American Legion Post 5, where he managed the bar and restaurant. During this time he

Betty Jo Troutman Betty Jo Troutman, 81, of Mount Vernon passed away on September 10, 2021, at her home. Betty was born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 30, 1940, the daughter of Noble and Gladys (Milburn) Brandon. She married Robert Troutman on January 9, 1998, in Mount Vernon and he survives. Betty worked as a QMA for Medco (Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehab) and New Harmony Healthcare for several years before retiring. After retirement she went on to house set several people for a few more years. Betty was known as the cat lady in her neighborhood and had a deep love for her cats. She also enjoyed reading, cooking, her sweets, and tending to her ﬂower garden. She is survived by her husband, son, Jerry Brandon Ammon (Julie); daughters, Toni (Jeﬀ) Denton, Joni (Michael) Mills and Mindy Russel; grandchildren, Michael S. (Krystal) Smith, April (Casey) Willman, Justin Mills, Kenny Mills, Olivia Ammon, Joshua Ammon, Zachary Hooper, Taylor Russell and Dillon Rus-

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sell; great grandchildren, Laci, Bjorn, Alonzo, Josiah, Arbor, Cayson, Kaylee, Keaton, Joyslan, and Ayden; sister, Barbara Rice; brother, Michael D (Mary Ann) Brandon. She is preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter, Zoey Ammon, and sister, Deloris Brandon. A funeral service was held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Burial followed at Salem Cemetery in Carrier Mills, Ill. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m., until time of service. Online condolence may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome. com

Georgia Alberta Ison, 88, of Poseyville, Indiana born to Maude Wright on March 10, 1933, in Bloomington, Indiana passed away, Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. She served in the US Army and was a member of the Poseyville American Legion and the Griﬃn Christian Church. She resided at the Charles Ford Retirement Community in New Harmony, Indiana for the last couple of years and enjoyed sewing, embroidery and playing Cribbage. Surviving are her grandchildren: Lesli Payne (Jason) of Poseyville, Indiana, Paul Stephenson III (Manda) of Austin, Texas and Marcus “Gabe” Stephenson of Austin, Texas and ﬁve great grandchildren: Samantha, Megan and Katelyn Payne and Emory & Flint Stephenson; siblings: Nancy Pauley (Bill), James Reed (Bonnie) and Marylin Jacobs. Preceding her in death were her parents; daughter: Gail Ann Harvey Stephenson; siblings: Diana Wright, Patricia Turpin and Billy

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also served on the board of directors, was finance officer and a district service officer. He loved working there and made many lifelong friends. Vernon’s greatest achievement was getting his pilot’s license in 1972, after logging over 100 hours. He also enjoyed poker, horseracing, watching sporting events and hanging out with his beloved family. Vernon had a kind and gentle soul with a huge heart. He enjoyed helping others and touched the lives of many. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by those who were lucky enough to know him. A Memorial service will be held from 1 p.m., until 2 p.m., on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the American Legion in Mount Vernon, Ind. Military Rites will be performed at 2 p.m., by the Owen Dunn Post 5 American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion in Vernon Hancock’s name.

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Charles Thomas Montgomery Charles Thomas Montgomery, age 95, of Owensville, Indiana, passed away Thursday September 9, 2021. Charles also known as “Charlie” to many, was born February 28, 1926 in Owensville, Indiana. He was the son of Jesse and Eunice Montgomery and a 1944 graduate of Owensville High School. Charles left to serve his country in 1944 for the United States Marines where he was trained as a flame thrower before being sent to Japan to fight in WWII. He was later wounded by a mortar round in Okinawa, Japan. While recovering from his wound, Charles met his future wife Bernice K. (Moeller Farr) “Bunny” at a skating rink in Spokane, Wash. Charles and “Bunny” married on July 28, 1945 and this year marked their 75th year of marriage. Charles has been a farmer his entire life. He worked hard on the family dairy farm in Owensville where he also raised chickens, turkeys, and hogs. He also worked at Alcoa as a supervisor, a carpenter and served as a railroad agent for Southern Railroad for 20 years. Charles was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a special funeral ceremony will be performed at the funeral. He served in the American Legion Honor Guard for 20 years as well as a member of the American Legion Post 51. He sung in a barber shop quartet for 10 years. Charles is also a lifetime member of the Owensville United Methodist Church. Charles led by example, known to portray honor, self-respect and hard work to those he influenced. He will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him. Charles is preceded in death by parents and siblings

Alice Montgomery (Frank) Garrett, Philip (Lois) Montgomery, Spicy Montgomery (Lex) Johnson, Kitty Montgomery (Franz) Tomlison. He is survived by his wife Bernice “Bunny”; children Carl “CT” (Anne) Montgomery, Bill Montgomery, Ben (Cindy) Montgomery, Jesse (Betty) Montgomery, and Holly Montgomery; grandchildren Ken (Stephanie) Montgomery, Jason (Lisa) Montgomery, Chelsea (Gabe) Meyers, Matt (Bobbie) Montgomery, Melissa (Robert) Edmondson, Trevor (Emily) Montgomery, Jessica Montgomery Hooper, Jaley Montgomery, Jordan (Tabitha) Montgomery, Echo Montgomery (Matthew) Flood; 17 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren on the way. Visitation will be held at Holder’s Funeral Home Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 4 - 6 p.m., with Masonic Service at 6 p.m., followed by the Funeral with Marsha Bishop oﬃciating. Graveside service will be Monday, September 20, 2021 at Benson Cemetery with Military Honors at 1 p.m. In lieu of ﬂowers memorial donations can be made to the American Legion Post 51 Burial detail PO Box 518 Owensville, IN 47665.

Rebecca Sue Roos Rebecca Sue (Watson) Roos, 67 of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away September 12, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House. She was born January 5, 1954 in Evansville, Ind., to Henry and Mary Frances (Strait) Watson. Becky graduated from Mount Vernon High School, Class of 1971. She retired in 2014 from G.E. Plastics - SABIC after almost 30 years of service. Becky also worked for the Charles Ford Home in New Harmony. She enjoyed baking and spending time with her family and her cats and dogs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Roos; parents; and grandson, Cole Thomas Russell. She is survived by her sons, Jason Morrow, Jeﬀ Morrow (Angie), Brian Roos and Brent Roos (Mandy); grandchildren, Max and Lukas Morrow; great-granddaughter, Isabella Morrow; brother, Charles R. “Chuck” Watson (Lucy); and sister,

Maryann Watson. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with Rev. Rebecca Ninke oﬃciating. Visitation will be held from 3 until 6 p.m., service time on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

Louis A. Winiger Louis A. Winiger, 88, of Evansville, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lou was born August 6, 1933 in Evansville. He was a 1951 graduate of FJ Reitz High School and a lifelong Union Township farmer. Louis was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of VFW Post 1114 and American Legion Funkhouser Post 8. He was also a member of Saint Agnes Catholic Church. Surviving Lou are his wife of 65 years, Sharon (Rickert) Winiger; four daughters, Elaine (Warren) Cummings of Evansville, Donna (Jeﬀ) Wolf of Indianapolis, Joyce (Randy) Kron of Evansville and Jeanette (David) Sturgell of New Harmony; one son, Ronald Winiger of Indianapolis; ﬁve sisters, Mary (John) Massey, Betty Orth, Dorothy (Don) Whalen, Rita (Mel) Edwards and Martha (Robin) Hahn; one brother, Jim Winiger; a sister-in-law, Delcie Winiger; grandchildren, Sherry (Danny) Veeck, Marc (Jenna) Wolf, Adam (Emily) Wolf, Tori (Daniel) Langton, Ben Kron, Jacob (Kate) Sturgell, Brooke (Chad) Axton, Parker Sturgell and Taengkwa Sturgell and nine greatgrandchildren. Lou was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence G. and Magdalen (Charlson) Winiger; by his stepmother, Mildred (Steinkamp) Winiger and by two brothers, Clarence F. Winiger and Clyde E. Winiger. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m., on Friday, Septem-

ber 17, 2021 at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, Rev. John Brosmer oﬃciating. Burial will follow in Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 3 until 8 p.m., on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street and from 9:30 a.m., until service time on Friday at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 1600 Glendale Avenue. The family requests that anyone who attends services please wear a mask to help protect themselves and others. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monastery of Saint Clare, 6825 Nurrenbern Road, Evansville, IN 47712. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Deaconess Midtown Hospital Unit 5100, AseraCare Hospice Care, especially Angie, and all of those who prayed for Lou during his illness. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

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William James Hartmann, Jr. William “Bill” James Hartmann Jr., 89, a resident of Evansville, Ind., went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021. Bill was born on May 1, 1932, to William and Anna (Folz) Hartmann in Caborn, Indiana. Visitation was held from 9 - 10 a.m., on Thursday, September 9 at Saint Matthew’s Catholic Church in Mount Vernon, Ind., with a funeral mass that followed at 10 a.m. Bill is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sharon O’Donnell Hartmann, his sons David, and Brian Hartmann of Evansville, Ind., and his son John (Cindy) of Baton Rouge, La., grandchildren Andy (Lexi), Brett, Whitney, and William Hartmann, great-grandchildren Angeliqua, Andrew, Hope & Kaitlyn Hartmann, sisters Vernie Rexing and Pauline Denning and brother Robert Hartmann. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Hartmann, Sisters Rita Hasenour and Dorothy Kissel, in-laws Eddie and Mary O’Donnell, brother in- laws Othmar “Oddie” Hasenour, Urban Kissel, Herman Rexing, Frank Denning, and Jack O’Donnell and sister in- laws Jeannette Hartmann, Mary Ann Hartmann, and Betty O’Donnell. Bill developed a great work ethic growing up on the family farm. He was blessed with a gifted mind and the ability to ﬁx anything. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany. Bill worked for

Carter Oil Company, Humble Oil Company and later the Exxon Mobil Corporation. His career took him to Kentucky and in 1972 to the New Orleans area and then to Lockport, Louisiana. Bill worked offshore for many years and after 30 years finished his career as a Senior Superintendent. Bill was a gentle caring soul that will be missed by all who knew him. He loved life, valued friends, and family. He had a wonderful sense of humor that carried him through life and stayed with him until the end. Special thanks to wonderful staff of Deaconess Hospital especially nurses Nancy and Teresa and patient tech Emily. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society 400 Millner Industrial Drive, Evansville, IN 47710. Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon is overseeing the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com

Robert Martin Hausmann Robert Martin Hausmann, also known as Bob or “Hausy”, 79, of Mount Vernon, Indiana passed away on September 4, 2021. Robert was born on August 17, 1942 to the late Raymond and Alma (Feldman) Hausmann in Saint Wendel, Indiana. He was an electrician at General Electric and was in the Army National Guard from 1962-1968 and was stationed in Puerto Rico. He was a member of Saint Phillips Conservation Club and Boy Scouts of America. He collected Ford Cars and enjoyed dancing. Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Karla Bush (Duane) of Saline, Mich., and Gina Boyer (Anthony); sons, Jonathan Hausmann (Nicole) and Kraig Hausmann; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brother, Raymond Hausmann, Jr.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank Omni Hospice, Marrs Township Fire Dept. and Saint Vincent Home Care. Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care. Friends may send a condolence to the family at www.SimpleCremationEvansville.com. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to Evansville Rescue Mission.

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Note: Beginning in 1921, dancing was all the rage, Mount Vernon’s City Council ordinance on dancing, Posey County roads complimented, stolen auto recovered, will drill for oil, broken arm accident, Purdue University will help on the planned Corn Show, barn destroyed by fire, baseball scores, and many news briefs and personals. City Council Dancing Ordinance - Minutes of the regular session Monday night - The ordinance pertaining to licensing all public dances held in this city came up for a third reading and was passed by the council. Other actions - At the request of Mrs. G.W. Kimball, the resolution for purchasing Black’s Natural Park for $10,000, which had passed a second reading, was postponed indeﬁnitely. The report on the advisability of purchasing a motorcycle for the police was dropped. Posey County Roads Highly Complimented - Last week very important State and Local Public Service personnel spent several days inspecting the newly constructed (as well as old) public highways in our county. In the report to our County Auditor, Robinson, Mr. Donaldson had this to say: “A number of new roads have been reported as completed and ready for the Board of Commissioners to accept. I found nothing incomplete pertaining to any of said

roads, except, at some points the side ditches had not been properly completed and there was one bridge which I think was too small for the amount of water that would have to pass under it. The farmers of Posey County also approved of the roads. In making the inspection of several new roads, it was necessary to traverse some 150 miles of other roads which had been constructed at various periods in the past several years. Posey County has used Ohio River gravel almost exclusively for its road material. I gave particular attention to the condition of these older roads and while many of them have been subjected to heavy traffic, I must say that I have seen but few roads in the several counties of the State that will compare.” Stolen Auto Recovered - A Chalmer’s automobile stolen from Harvey Webb of Evansville Friday night of last week has been located by Assist. Chief of Police, Frank Smith, who learned that it was abandoned near Stewartsville, on the road leading from Evansville to that little town. The carburetor was missing but otherwise, the car was injured. Will Drill For Oil - Captain Alfred Ribeyre of New Harmony has leased to the Bonanza Oil and Refining Co. of Evansville, 589 acres on his land in Harmony Township, who will drill for oil. The company will begin drilling on October 1, and if they do not find oil at a reasonable depth, they

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Broken Arm - Sam Schreiber is suffering from a broken arm as the result of an accident which came near being more serious. Saturday morning when driving a team of horses hitched to a wagon near his home, they went over a small embankment into a ditch and before the animals could be gotten from the ditch, they had to be released from the wagon. After Mr. Schreiber had released the team, one of the horses lunged and fell backward striking him with force sufficiently to break his right arm at the wrist. Dr. Ranes was called to render medical aid to the injured man. Purdue Short Course And Corn Show - A committee of Chamber of Commerce members will meet with County Agent Shrode and officers of the Posey County Farm Bureau tomorrow night concerning the upcoming proposed Corn Show and three day’s Farmers’ Short Course conducted by Purdue University. Barn Completely Destroyed - A large barn on the farm of Dr. William Hasting in Point Township, was completely destroyed by fire late Tuesday afternoon together with a wagon, buggy, and farming implements belonging to the tenant T.C. Ashworth, and 600 bushels of corn belonging to Mr. Hasting and Louis Sexton. Insurance will cover part of the loss. Baseball News - The Evansville Eagles defeated the Farmersville nine 3 to 0 to win the third game in a three game series. The West End Sluggers defeated the Caborn Juniors 20 to 4 Sunday. A feature of the game was the hurling of Deig who after giving Caborn boys a four

Chicken Supper Largely Attended - The chicken supper and picnic given at Salem Church in Marrs Township. Sunday afternoon and night, was largely attended by not only members of that church but a number of people from the city. Chicken prepared in many styles was served, together with platter after platter of good country ham and sausage. Farmers’ News - Practically all of the silos in this area have been filled this year, owing to the low price of corn. Birth - A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adriel Becker of Oliver, Saturday. Sick List - Mrs. Louis Jarodski is reported doing nicely after an operation. Philip Egli gave us his annual call Saturday and reported considerable sickness in his locality. Mrs. John Bailey has been confined to her bed by illness. College - Arch Thomas returned Friday to resume his studies at Purdue University. Miss Catherine Howard becomes a freshman at I.U. Miss Margaret Sugg left Monday to enter DePaul University. Harry Boyce enters Purdue. Paul James Ofer left Friday for Saint Meinrad where he will study to become a priest. Marriage Licenses - E. Stallings and Helen Ruling; Carl Curtis and Molly Tennison. Mount Vernon News 125 Years Ago, September 14, 1896 - Our new City Marshall will enforce the closing of saloons on Sunday afternoon. Two young men of Point Township, were tried before Squire Hutchinson yesterday on a charge preferred by Rev. Moore, for using profane language in the presence of the minister and his wife. Both were fined for their deed.

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Buschon chastises news agencies for ‘sensationalism’ By Trisha L. Lopez Twelve of the 19 counties represented by Congressman Larry Bucshon either have or are in the development process to site solar energy projects, but Bucshon said he prefers not to take a stand on the issue one way or another. “I’m not going to get in the middle of that. I think it’s a local and state issue that they have to work through,” Bucshon said in a phone interview with The Posey County News covering several topics of local concern as he traveled between Posey County sites on August 20. Bucshon visited North Posey High School, met with members of Indiana Farm Bureau and was en route to Country Mark, talking to Posey County residents and workers about current issues. He is in a unique position. As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Subcommittee on Energy which has jurisdiction over national energy policy, renewable energy, fossil energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and utility issues, Bucshon has been involved in energy policy making at the highest level. Bucshon said that although solar development was not a topic during his Farm Bureau meeting, he is aware of concerns raised by farmers about the amount of prime farm ground potentially lost in Indiana as developers eye the state for future projects. “I’ve heard that same concern. Other than that, I really don’t want to comment much about it. It’s a local state issue,” he repeated. “I have heard farmers are concerned about the volume of farmland that would be taken offline.” Bucshon started the day with a visit to North Posey High School, where he fielded questions about the functions of government and his daily duties. “I always have a message, particularly for seniors, at the end. My final message was ‘vote,’” Bucshon said. “I also tell students to pay attention to what’s happening in your local leadership, state and federal. Pay attention to what’s going on and what people are doing because it has an impact on you.” The 10-year member of the United States House of Representatives said he tells students that every vote counts. “My message when I talk about voting is ‘your vote matters. You need to show up and exercise your right as an American to vote...whatever you believe in. Please do that,” he said. Indiana ranked second lowest among midwest states in youngest voter turnout in the 2020 election. He said reaching

young voters who say they feel unheard by politicians or are disinterested in the process because of the negativity surrounding campaigns can be challenging. He said young voters can see his position on issues on his website. “If people follow me along, they can get on my email list and get press releases from my website and know exactly what I’m doing and what kind of things I support and don’t,” he said. “That’s about the best you can do. I would say, whether it’s students or whether it’s anybody, if you want to find out what’s going on, you can. It’s more, I find people, students, just feel like ‘well it’s too contentious. I don’t think my vote matters, so I’m just not going to do it.’” As a father of four with children aged 28, 26, 23 and 17, Bucshon said he cares about issues impacting young people. “I think, for a period of time, we lost our civic education in many respects. I think schools are starting to get that back and realizing the importance of having a fundamental understanding of how government works,” he said. “It is really, really important.” A May 2021 study published by the Pew Research Center found that just 22 percent of Americans trust their government to do what is right “most of the time,” compared to 75 percent in 1958. Broken down by party, 36 percent of democrats and nine percent of republicans polled said they trusted the government. About 17 percent of Generation Z respondents… people born between 1996 and the early-to-mid 2000s... said they trusted the government to do the right thing. Bucshon, a former cardio thoracic surgeon who has spent his professional career saving lives, said that lack of trust bothers him, but is nothing new and not necessarily indicative of a systemic problem. “I think that’s a shame, but if you look at Congress in general, the House of Representatives, we’ve always been unpopular, for 200 and some years,” he said. “Majorities are small. It’s just a, inherently, kind of cantankerous, you know, organization as a whole and always has been. It does bother me, though, that people have a lack of faith in government because people like me are working hard to actually try to solve some problems on both sides. People on both sides of the aisle are doing that. It is a little disheartening when you realize that people don’t have much faith in you.” He said that polling shows that people have “less faith in democracies” than they have in the past, but he thinks “that’ll come around.” He doesn’t think irreparable damage to the in-

stitution has been done. He called for media outlets on all platforms to move away from overly dramatized commentary and, instead, focus on reporting the news. Distrust has been fueled by tabloid-style journalism, he said, adding “I think that drives a lot of it.” “The national level 24-hour news channels, whether that’s Fox or CNN or whatever, they really need to get back to reporting news and quit doing this tabloid stuff. I’m a Republican, but I cannot watch, hardly watch, Fox in the evenings anymore,” Bucshon said. “It’s just tabloid-ish. I really think that type of media, they need to have a little more civic responsibility and not worry just about money. That’s across the political spectrum. I think if that happens, it’ll get better.” Social media’s use of algorithms to manipulate images and messages to subscribers is an issue that Congress is currently examining, he said. “I don’t care what your beliefs are. One way or another, you are being manipulated,” he said. “I mentioned that to the kids today. You have to try to realize what is happening and that the viewpoints that you see on your social media and all of that aren’t the only ones that are out there. Realize that people have different views on things (and that) the algorithms are directing you in one direction. I don’t think that is a good thing. I think social media is going to evolve into something better, I hope.” Bucshon, a Republican raised by parents that were staunch democrats, said it is possible to disagree on issues and still work together. “We don’t always agree on a lot of things, but I always tell people as a joke ‘hey, I love my mom. She’s just wrong on all the issues.’ That always gets a good laugh. The point I’m trying to prove is that you know it’s my mom. I love my mom. We can have conversations and disagree, but that doesn’t affect our personal relationship with people,” he said. He said despite his belief that things will get better, the public’s distrust weighs on members of both parties. “I talk to members of Congress on both sides of the aisle and their morale is a little low right now. I think most of us realize that it’s important work that we are doing and that we persevere. It is a little disheartening some days, but mostly I enjoy what I’m doing. I think that you persevere and you try to do the best that you can.” Bucshon said his love of government and public policy, particularly in the area of healthcare, drove him to run for office a decade ago and remains unchanged.

Rutherford to speak at PC Historical Society meeting Allen Rutherford, pastor of the Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Mount Vernon, will be the guest speaker at the September 18 meeting of the Posey County Historical Society. His program will feature his fascination with Tombstones, a passion that has been his all his life. He explained that just two blocks behind his childhood home was a graveyard. He found that graveyard intriguing and spent lots of time there. That fascination grew into a lifetime passion. In 2015, he traveled to England and Scotland, visiting many churches there, but also visiting many cemeteries, finding the Tomb-

stones there to be as intriguing as ones he had seen in the United States. Interestingly enough, he found some of the same symbols on tombstones in England and Scotland as on the tombstones that he saw in Boston and other places. Rutherford will be talking about the meaning of some of those symbols and sharing his intrigue with tombstones that he has seen during his lifetime. The program will take place at the Alexandrian Public Library in Mount Vernon at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 18. The public is invited; there is, of course, no charge.

Alicia Seits, granddaughter, and Dorian Seits, great-grandson, of late Mayor Jackson North Posey High School student Jenna Wehmer enjoys being part of the North Posey Homecoming parade on Friday evening, complete with competitive ﬂoats. The Vikings L. Higgins stand next to the ﬁre truck Christened the Jackson L. Higgins. Higgins was the Memorial Grand Marshal of this year’s River Days Parade. Photo submitted defeated Tell City to move to 4-0 on the season. Photo by Dave Pearce

Sermon of the Week - Surrounded By: Terry Atchison Today I feel extremely aged and very fatigued. When I ponder my very existence, how could I feel otherwise? Seventy-three years, with an additional few months, sums up a lifetime for some, but for me each day is a lifetime. It is not that I am unhappy with my position in this wonderful world, my world is simply a world of constant conflict. Understand me, though, when I say that I would not have it any other way. I am very satisfied to be who I am. My family is vast and very strong. My story is nothing for the majority to be envious about. The day after I was born, I had to fight fiercely to stay alive. There were highs and lows, but at any moment, I knew that my fight for life could recommence. This was my path, chosen by God. He alone prepares me for my destiny, and gives me strength in my right arm and sureness in my left arm. Grow, I did, all the while experiencing difficulties and memorable times, enjoying my newfound stature in this universe. There were conflicts with others, and I learned to

defend myself, all the while never forgetting that peace was always a precious, sought after commodity. Alas. It has always seemed to me that the more I endeavored to search out peace with others, that all the more I was hated. Many have seen my quest for peace as a weakness, and have challenged me with death threats, and attacked me. But God has always kept his promise and protected me, even in the direst of moments. Innumerable times, while

observing the Mediterranean Sea through the olive groves, I reﬂect on the awe-inspiring tableau that is revealed to me. It stirs my very soul, and reminds me of what a historical land lies before me. Jesus walked these roads, village to village, preaching, healing, teaching and loving my people. Today, my brothers and sisters come, from the four corners of this world, to experience an immersion in biblical history. Most are humbled, some remain, and

others return again and again. As these words are written, I am once again ﬁghting for my very existence. I know how to defend myself, but my enemies are many and their strength is growing. They are to my right (darom-south) and to my left (tzafon-north) and to the east. They are winning over sympathy from my allies. Yes, today, even my strongest ally and friend is doubting me, asking me to give in to my enemy’s de-

mands and wishes. I am only one, but I am one with God who protects me, who gives me strength and wisdom, and power. I will never be defeated while He is with me. My name is Israel. “Come” they say, “let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more.” Psalms 83:4 “Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s

house, unto a land that I will show thee; and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great, and thou shalt be a blessing; and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee, and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed” (Genesis 12:1-3). “And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.” Zechariah 12:9

Posey County Women’s Club 2021 Autumnfest Baby Photo Contest

The contest will start on Friday, September 17th and end on Sunday, September 26th. The photos will be on display at Hirsch’s Store September 17th thru Friday, September 24th. Voting will take place at Hirsch’s and will continue Saturday, September 25th and Sunday, September 26th during Autumnfest at the Posey County Women’s Club booth. First place will receive a $50 gift card from Toys to Treasure in Evansville and a FREE 1st Birthday Cake donated by Carolyn Higginson. Second place will receive a $25 gift card from Toys to Treasure and a FREE 1 st Birthday Cake donated by Carolyn Higginson. The contest is for babies who have not yet reached their 1st Birthday as of October 1, 2021. If you are interested in entering your baby, submit a 4x6 or 3x5 photo (NO LARGER PRINTS) and fill out the registration form below and return to Lori Motz at the address below. Registration forms need to be turned in by Thursday, September 16, 2021. Questions, please call Lori Motz 812-781-0360 or Laura Newman 812-483-6562. The proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit the Carol Renee Lamar Scholarship Fund for annual scholarships awarded to graduating seniors at North Posey High School

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The North Posey High School Class of 2001 held their 20 year reunion Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Knights of Saint John Pavilion in Saint Wendel. Pictured front row, l to r are classmates: Angela Kirlin, Heather Droege, Lyndsey Schneider, and Sara Kaman. Middle row, l to r: Carl Pohl, Jonathon Greene, Kevin Geddes, Libby Lloyd, Stefanie Elpers, Ashley Corzine, Brittney Garcia, Amanda Stratman, Jennifer Bretz, Courtney Bender, Kristen Kassenbrock, Kit Mulvey, Lee Rudisill, Brandon Penner, Shane Johnson, and Brent Koester. Back row, l to r: Scott Seibert, Matt Drone, Eric Gentry, Adam Will, Kelly Schmitt, Matt Winegar, Jeremy Beuligmann, and Kevin Dilger. Photo submitted

Go Fight Cure Honor Walk, Pink Out game set for October 1 Special to the News The Mount Vernon Cheer Team is teaming up with the Mount Vernon Student Council to host the first annual Go Fight Cure Honor Walk and Pink Out game on Friday, October 1 when the Wildcats football team faces

Gibson Southern at Memorial Field. The event is aimed at supporting and standing up for friends and family members that are battling or have fought all forms of cancer by inviting attendees to line the track pre-game holding signs

featuring the name of the person they wish to honor. Participants may line up starting at 6:15 p.m., at the south gate entrance to the football field. Pre-made posters are welcome or paper and markers will be available on site. Gibson Southern fans

United Way cancels Dinner With the rising of COVID numbers and with Posey County being declared in the “red” the Board of the United Way of Posey County has decided to err on the side of caution and cancel the Leadership Giving Society Dinner scheduled for Wednesday, September 15. Hopefully, we will be able to do something soon, but until that time we appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work through these challenging times, until

then we will continue to raise funds to support our community in relation to education, financial stability, and health related efforts that will make living in Posey County better for everyone; stated Keely Winiger, Executive Director. For more information on United Way of Posey County go to www.unitedwayposeycounty.org, find them on Facebook, Instagram, or follow-on Twitter.

Class Reunions Mount Vernon Class of 1956 The 1956 MVHS class will hold their party on September 22, 2021 1:30 p.m., (Wednesday) at the Mount Vernon Country Club. No charge for attending or the available light lunch. Please let Earl Schroeder 812-270-0422, Doris Smith 812-459-7741 or John Russell 812-838-5924 know if you plan to attend by September 13 for planning.

Mount Vernon Class Of 1976 The Mount Vernon High School Class of 1976 will hold their 45th Class Reunion on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Hawg N Sauce (located at 6580 Leonard Road, North, Mt Vernon, Indiana) from 6 – 10 p.m. No registration needed or fees to attend. Order food and drinks from Hawg N Sauce menu. Rick Rose Band will be performing 7-10 p.m. Email class member contact information to mvclass1976@gmail.com (include information about your family, etc. and add where you attended grade school). For more information, call 812-484-8568.

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

WMI’s Artifact Under Exam by Melora Adams From time to time we see a painting or a photograph here at the WMI that is signed “W F Lichtenberger.” In 1849 William F. Lichtenberger was born in New Harmony, a son of Frederick and Tamar Lichtenberger. He had an older brother named Clarence and a younger brother named Homer. The Lichtenberger family were merchants in New Harmony, from 1868 to 1925. “Lichtenberger’s Store,” as it was commonly called, went through several diﬀerent periods, from “Boren & Lichtenberger” to “Lichtenberger, Owen & Company” to “Lichtenberger & Sons” to “Lichtenberger & Company.” All three sons were involved in the family business. Like the family business, the family household was very stable. To begin with it was Frederick and Tamar and their three sons. William moved out when he married in 1873, but he and his daughter Matilda moved back in when his wife passed away in 1879. Homer moved out in 1879 when he married to start his own household. Apart from that, the household continued largely unchanged from about 1851 to 1925. Matilda was the last to pass away, and like the family household the family business continued until she did. In 1896 William painted “Snow Scene in New Harmony” which is on display in the art gallery here at the WMI. In the archives we have a scrapbook of photos taken by him entitled “New Harmony Long-Time-Ago.” These photographs look very much as though William walked around town asking people to come outside and stand in front of their businesses so that he could take their pictures. Many, but not all, of the people and businesses in the pictures are identiﬁed. Research in the records here shows that they date from around 1900. There are no cars in these photographs, only horses and wagons. In 1919 he sketched and

painted the Robert Dale Owen house from memory. In 1922 he painted a scene of a girl drinking from a public fountain. We have a tintype photograph of William and a copy of his self-portrait, and the resemblance between them is striking. When the oﬃcial records mention William F. Lichtenberger’s occupation, they say “Tinner” and “Dry Goods Merchant.” He was also a talented local artist in oils and watercolors and an avid photographer, but those were not his professions so they go unmentioned. Upcoming at the WMI: Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sep-

tember 15 at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Mike Strezewski will be presenting “An Excellent House of Private Entertainment:” September 18 and 19 (Saturday and Sunday), Book Sale

have also been invited to participate. The Honor Walk is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Pink event shirts featuring the Go Fight Cure logo along with both schools’ logos and the date will be available by pre-order only for $15, with all net proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. All shirt orders and pay-

ments must be received by Friday in the Mount Vernon Athletic Office at 700 Harriett Street, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. “The battles we see on the field each Friday pale in comparison to what so many members of our community are facing right now. It’s important that we come together to pay tribute to those

warriors and raise awareness and funds to fight this terrible disease,” Mount Vernon Cheer Coach Trisha Lopez said. For more information, to pre-register to participate or to print a shirt order form, visit the school’s website at www.mvwildcats.com or email Lopez at lopeztl@ mvschool.org.

Sculptures are coming to NH There is some exciting “public art” news around New Harmony. The preparations have already begun for the installation around New Harmony for three significant sculptures by the accomplished late artist, Pat McDonald. Currently, New Harmony residents will see the concrete pads being placed, measured, and crafted. Thanks to the passion of and a generous gift from Dr. George and Mrs. Peggy Rapp and supported by a grant from the Efroymson Family Fund, over the next few weeks, the sculptures will be carefully moved from North Carolina to New Harmony. They will be placed (thanks to local general contractor Rodney Wade and his team) at three wonderful and key locations: Holy Angels Park, the Working Men’s Institute and Premier Healthcare. More about the individual works at each location at a later date. About the artist… Pat McDonald was born in 1965 at Watertown, Minnesota and passed away in 2015. He graduated from St. Cloud State University with a bachelor’s in fine arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts at Northern Illinois University in painting. His interest in making sculpture and the direction of his work was strongly influenced by family and friends. McDonald’s medium was concrete and steel.

The nature of these materials allowed him to display his interest in mass and elegance. The largescale pieces range in weight from one ton to 35 tons. The massive size of his work forced him to think creatively to address structural issues. His studio in Oak Park, Illinois was a place of experimentation. His studio in Watertown, Minnesota was the place where his large-scale work was fabricated. From one or both studios he was always working on several new pieces for several exhibitions in the Midwest and the East Coast. Above all else, his passion for sculpture was clear as he exclaimed, “If it wasn’t fun, I would not do it.” Pat McDonald translated his ideas into a reality for others to view and understand. His work encourages contemplation by the viewer. It is a journey of personal discovery based on individual experiences. Every viewer takes away something different from the same piece. His sculpture installations are included in private and museum collections around the country, many of which are in Chicago. Local artists have indicated they wish to say a sincere thank you again to George, Peggy and the Efroymson Family Fund for helping expand the public art landscape in Utopia.

Birthdays September 14 - Allison Loveridge, Julie Ungetheim, Cameron McCoy, Barbara McConnell, William P. Wagner, Collin Knight, Barbara Roddy, Roger Rutledge, Vicki Thiem, Tammy Pollard, Cathy Jo Webb, Austin Bates, Mike Jerrells September 15 - Barry Zwahlen, Misty Wilson, Greg Hidbrader, Jared Blaylock, Jackie Logan Baxter, Angela K. Gibbens, Chris Saltzman, Mark Trela, Elliott Lange, Margery Slygh, Nathan Medina, Steven Hoﬀman, Lauren Kissel, Connie Brown September 16 - Terry McCleave Jr., Andrew Wilson, Scott Crumbacher, Roger Butler, Shelli Biggs, Maxine Peerman, Treva Reibel, Linda Dosher September 17 - Bob Duckworth, Jason Benton, Karin Rivoir, Kayla E. Garrett, Terry Hutchinson, Cody Peerman, Doris Reynolds,

Robert Scott Deckard, Jennifer Burks Kolley, Justin Orth, Sarah Goedde, Sherri Rapp, Marilyn Newman September 18 - Ben Parker, Caitlyn Dawn Creek, Lesha McCoy, Melissa Peerman, Ryan Straw, Cade Lansdell, Naomi Seifert, Jenna Gibson, Virginia Folz, Ruth Goff, Harvey Horstman September 19 - Rosemary Alsop, Luke Stolz, Amanda Burkemper, Kammie Dunn, Whitney Hines, Rosemary Goff September 20 - Meredith Kay Atkins, Ann Greenfield, Randy Fick, Linda Hawley, Judy Alsop, Wayne Hall, Beau Nottingham, Rebecca Cram, Wayne Culley If you have a name to be included, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@poseycountynews.com

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

Poseyville Autumnfest Parade 2021 Entry Parade Theme

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

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

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Gary, left, and dad Jerry Hobgood of Hobbie’s Competition BBQ Team out of Sebree, Ky., methodically work on getting the cook just right for their Ribeye Steak entry in the ‘Smoke on the Ohio’ contest at River Days in Mount Vernon. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Annual M-Club Fundraiser set The Mount Vernon M-Club will hold our annual picnic and fundraiser on Saturday, September 18 at the CountryMark Golf Course and Pavilion. Golf teams will have a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Golf will cost $60 per person which will include club dues and lunch after golf. Please contact Carl Redman or Steve Mitchell to reserve your foursome. Lunch and Raffles will start at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be catered by Hawg N Sauce and will be $10. M-Club dues will be collected at the event and dues are $20. As in the past, we will be offering golf hole sponsor signs. Golf Hole sponsorships will be $50 for a half sign and $100 for a whole sign sponsor. Since 1982, the Mount Vernon M-Club has donated over $275,000 to the Athletic programs of the Mount Vernon School District. Some examples of club assistance include uniforms for various teams, new video equipment, a new Basketball rebounder, and an infield drag/leveler for the baseball team.

The club also sponsors three college scholarships and has sponsored Wildcat Plaza with the selling of individual bricks and benches. Bricks are available for $35 per brick. If you are interested in buying a brick, please contact any M-Club member. As we know all too well, this past year was a tough year due to the pandemic. Now, more than ever, M-Club will be asked to help provide equipment and support for Mount Vernon athletics. Through your generous support and membership, Mount Vernon athletes and facilities have received and will continue to receive equipment that the school could not have provided. To make a contribution or donation, make checks payable to Mount Vernon M-Club, Inc. and mail to: Mount Vernon M-Club, PO Box 6, Mount Vernon, IN 47620. Or contact Scott Mitchell at 812-550-0153, or Steve Mitchell at 812-499-9493, or Carl Redman at 812-459-4211.

Christmas Assistance program apps available This program is open to Posey County residents only. Children, infant to age 18 (must be in high school), are eligible for the program. Applications are available at Family Matters, County

Trustee’s Offices, and many area churches. All completed applications must be returned to the Trustee’s office, or Trinity United Church of Christ at 505 Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon, Indi-

ana. The application deadline is Wednesday, October 13 by Noon. Eligible families with children will be notified by mail by early December when and where to pick up the gifts for their children.

Briefly Friends of WMI to hold book sale The Friends of the Working Men’s Institute will hold a Book Sale during Kunstfest on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 in the Working Men’s Institute’s Room for the Dissemination of Use Knowledge. The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and from Noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Posey County Women’s Club Kuchen Sales The Posey County Women’s Club will be selling Kuchens at the Poseyville Autumnfest, September 25 and 26. We will have cherry, cinnamon, and peach again this year for $6 each. Our proceeds go to our Carol Renee Lamar Scholarship Fund. Please come and help support the Women’s Club of Posey County and enjoy the Autumnfest.

Posey County Women’s Club Gift Card Raffle The Posey County Women’s Club will be selling raffle tickets, for our Gift Card give away, at the Poseyville Autumnfest September 25 and 26. Tickets will sell one for $3, two for $5, and five for $10. Come to the Posey County Women’s Club booth for your chance to win.

Saint Philip’s Famous Burgoo Come and get some of Saint Philip’s famous burgoo prepared by the Men’s Club of Saint Philip Parish on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Drive thru and carry-out will begin at 7 a.m. There will be no inside dining. All containers provided. There will also be the Burgoo Raffle drawing around 12 p.m. The Grand Prize is $20,000 along with 23 other cash prizes. There are only 3,000 tickets sold and you

need not be present to win. Tickets are $20 each. The event is sponsored by the Saint Philip Men’s Club. Saint Philip is located six miles West of Evansville out Upper Mount Vernon Road or West on the Lloyd Expressway to the Saint Philip Road sign. License# 002601

MV Class of ‘89 to celebrate birthdays The MVHS class of ’89 will be celebrating their 50th birthday with two parties. Fri., Sept. 17, 5 p.m., tailgate party before Football Homecoming (game starts 6:30 p.m.). We have an area in the grass to the North of the entrance for our class, bring your lawn chair, we will have music, and corn hole. Food can be purchased from food booths that will be onsite for school fundraising. Sat., Sept. 18, 6 p.m., Mount Vernon Conservation Club cookout/potluck. Burgers will be provided, please bring a side dish and your own drinks. We will have half pot, games, corn hole, music, and a lot of fun. No invitations are being mailed, please spread the word, see our Class Facebook page for more details. Questions contactMichelle Tyler 812-781-1835 or Shannan (Neidig) DeForrest 812-604-0635.

Addison Nolan, daughter Rhonda Wolf, Keely Winiger, and Linda Martin serve of Philip and Sarah Nolan enjoys a hot dog during Riv- hot, fresh ribs for The United Way fundraiser. Thanks to er Days on Friday evening. McKim’s IGA for making this possible. Photo by Sally Photo by Theresa Bratcher Denning

Big Whopper Contest cancelled Due to Covid concerns the annual Big Whopper Liars Contest to be held at the Murphy Auditorium in New Harmony on September 18, 2021 during the Kunstfest has been cancelled.

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MOUNT VERNON

NORTH POSEY

STUDENT OF THE WEEK PARKER MAGILL

West Elementary

South Terrace

Oliver Nichols is a third grade student at West Elementary School. He is the son of Josh and Ashley Nichols. Oliver put up the chairs and cleaned up his classroom without being asked. Way to go Oliver. SPONSORED WITH PRIDE BY

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

dles - Join Marriah for a virtual demonstration on how to make pumpkin snickerdoodles. For similar recipes, check out our A to Z Food America and A to Z World Food databases on our website. September 22 at 10 a.m. - Fabric Arts: Fall banner virtual - Join Monica and learn how to make a lovely autumn banner. Registration is open to reserve your kit for this program. September 22 at 6 p.m. Dungeons and Dragons - Join us in our meeting room for a game of Dungeons and Dragons. Bring character sheets and dice if you have them. For those in Grades six to 12. Registration is open. Note: To register for any of our free adult, teen or children project kits, go to the event calendar on our website at alexandrianpl.org then click on the day of the event or call the library at 812-838-3286. You can also visit the Information Desk.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK OLIVER NICHOLS

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

songs, enjoy fun activities, and learn about a fun take-it-andmake-it craft kit. September 18 at 10 a.m. Fr. Allen Rutherford discusses the meaning behind tombstone symbols - Fr. Allen Rutherford, pastor of the Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Mount Vernon, will be the guest speaker at the September 18 meeting of the Posey County Historical Society. His program will feature his fascination with Tombstones, a passion his whole life. Rutherford will be talking about the meaning of some of those symbols and sharing his passion for them and the tombstones that he has seen during his lifetime. September 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. - Virtual Story Time Join us on our Facebook page for a virtual story time. You will also receive information on a take-it-and-make-it craft kit. September 21 at 10 a.m. Delicious Demos with Marriah: Pumpkin Snickerdoo-

September 15 at 10 a.m. - Take and Make Craft for Adults: Fall hanging panel - We’re going to paint four 8 x 8 canvas panels, each with a single fall theme, to display around the house. You can make them a single wall hanging or cluster them together on a wall. Either way, they will get you in the mood for falling leaves and cooler temperatures. September 16, 23 and 30 at 10 a.m. - Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshops - This free series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. We will be meeting in the Ohio/Wabash room for the ﬁrst workshop. Masks are required. If you have questions call Stan Campbell at 812-838-3286. Must provide your own art supplies for this program. September 16, 23 and 30 at 3:30 p.m. - Virtual Laughs and Crafts - Join us on our Facebook page another virtual Laughs and Crafts program. We will read a story, sing

5520 Industrial Road, Mount Vernon

(812) 838-0370

I would like to nominate Parker Magill for Student of the Week. Parker is an extremely hard worker who always tries his best no matter how diﬃcult the content may be. I always know he will do whatever it takes to succeed. He is a polite young man who is not only kind to his peers, but also to the school staﬀ. I have truly enjoyed having Parker in class. SPONSORED WITH PRIDE BY THE

AMY HIGGS State Farm Corner of St. Philip’s Rd and HWY 66

(812) 985-0934

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Court News and Legal Advertisements Arrests August 31 Christopher Quirk - Evansville - Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia (petition to revoke bond) - PCS Charles Williams - Mount Vernon - Possession of Syringe, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Criminal Trespass, Resisting Law Enforcement - PCS Charles Williams - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Driving While Suspended (failure to appear) - PCS Charles Williams - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Intimidation, Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, Criminal Mischief (failure to appear) - PCS Charles Williams - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine, Posses-

sion of a Controlled Substance, Driving While Suspended (failure to appear) - PCS Melissadee Waller - Mount Vernon - Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Criminal Trespass - PCS

2021-296 NOTICE OF REAL PROPERTY TAX SALE Posey County Indiana Beginning 10:00 AM Local Time, October 18, 2021 Hovey House, Commissioners' Room Posey County Pursuant to the laws of the Indiana General Assembly, notice is hereby given that the following described property is listed for sale for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments. The county auditor and county treasurer will apply on or after 10/01/2021 for a court judgment against the tracts or real property for an amount that is not less than the amount set out below and for an order to sell the tracts or real property at public auction to the highest bidder, subject to the right of redemption. Any defense to the application for judgment must be filed with the Posey County Circuit Court and served on the county auditor and treasurer before 10/01/2021. The court will set a date for a hearing at least seven (7) days before the advertised date of sale and the court will determine any defenses to the application for judgment at the hearing. The county auditor and the county treasurer are entitled to receive all pleadings, motions, petitions, and other filings related to the defense to the application for judgment. Such sale will be held on 10/18/2021 at the Hovey House, Commissioners' Room and that sale will continue until all tracts and real property have been offered for sale. At the discretion of local officials, the tax sale may switch to an online format. If those measures are taking place, the public auction will be conducted as an electronic sale under IC 6-1.1-24-2(b)10 at www.zeusauction. com commencing on the same date / time listed above. All location updates will be posted at www.sriservices.com prior to the tax sale. Property will not be sold for an amount which is less than the sum of: (A) the delinquent taxes and special assessments on each tract or item of real property; and (B) the taxes and special assessments on the real property that are due and payable in the year of the sale, whether or not they are delinquent; and (C) all penalties due on the delinquencies, and (D) an amount prescribed by the county auditor that equals the sum of: (1) twenty-five dollars ($25) for postage and publication costs; and (2) any other costs incurred by the county that are directly attributable to the tax sale; and (E) any unpaid costs due under IC 6-1.1-24-2(c) from a prior tax sale. No property listed below shall be sold if, at any time before the sale, the Total Amount for Judgment is paid in full. If the real property is sold in the tax sale, the amount required to redeem such property will be 110% of the minimum bid for which the tract or real property was offered at the time of sale, if redeemed not more than six (6) months after the date of sale, or 115% of the minimum bid for which the tract or real property was offered at the time of sale, if redeemed more than six (6) months after the date of sale, plus the amount by which the purchase price exceeds the minimum bid on the real property plus five percent (5%) per annum interest on the amount by which the purchase price exceeds the minimum bid on the property. All taxes and special assessments upon the property paid by the purchaser subsequent to the sale, plus five percent (5%) per annum interest on those taxes and special assessments, will also be required to be paid to redeem such property. In addition, IC 6-1.1-25-2 (e) states the total amount required for redemption may include the following costs incurred and paid by the purchaser or the purchaser's assignee or the county before redemption: (1) The attorney's fees and cost of giving notice under IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; (2) The costs of title search or examining and update the abstract of title for the tract or item of real property. The period of redemption shall expire on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 for certificates sold in the tax sale. For certificates struck to the county, the period of redemption may expire Tuesday, February 15, 2022. If the tract or item of real property is sold for an amount more than the minimum bid and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus. The Auditor and Treasurer specifically reserve the right to withhold from the sale any parcel which has been listed in error, or which otherwise becomes ineligible for sale either prior to 10/18/2021 or during the duration of the sale. This notice of real property tax sale,

September 1 Christopher Swango Evansville - Warrant, Theft PCS Cristina Anderson - Decatur, Ill. - Reckless Driving, Operating While Intoxicated Endangerment - PCS September 2 Matthew Judge - Mount Vernon - Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury to a Person Less Than 14 Years Old, Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Person Less

than 14 Years of Age, Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Bodily Injury - PCS Billy Osborne - New Harmony - Operating While Intoxicated Endangerment - PCS September 3 Jonathan Herrington Goodlettsville, Tenn. - Warrant, Harassment - PCS September 4 Danielle Wigodinski Evansville - Possession of Methamphetamine - PCS Roy Debose - Galatia, Ill. Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia (failure to appear) - PCS Roy Debose - Galatia, Ill. Warrant, Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Controlled Substances x 2 - PCS Kenneth Hyatt - Owensville - Driving While Suspended PCS September 5

Samantha Billings - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Criminal Trespass - MVPD September 6 William Ricketts, II - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Trafﬁc Violator (petition to revoke bond) - PCS William Ricketts, II - Mount Vernon - Resisting Law Enforcement (petition to revoke bond) - PCS Christopher Futrell - Paris, Calif. - Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana - ISP Complaints September 1 12:38 p.m. - Harassment Caller request oﬃcer reference harassing messages - First Street, New Harmony 12:40 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Someone tried to break into his house last night and ruined his security camera - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon

6:54 p.m. - Harassment Someone has thrown large nails in the roadway in front of caller’s house - Pearl Street, Mount Vernon 7:58 p.m. - Custodial Interference - Mother came to home and took children because caller was drinking - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon September 2 3:21 a.m. - Suspicious Caller advised someone was asleep on the front porch and when she opened the door he took oﬀ towards the ambulance station - Nettleton Street, Mount Vernon 7:48 a.m. - Harassment Reference a female will not stop calling her - Westwood Drive, Mount Vernon 8:10 a.m. - Suspicious - Female subject talking to a pole - Sixth/Mulberry, Mount Vernon 11:18 a.m. - Repossession -

2018 white KIA Optima, 2020 Nissan Altima - Lower New Harmony, Mount Vernon September 3 10:21 a.m. - Welfare Check - Caller advised that a male subject, driving a blue truck with a red truck, pulled oﬀ the roadway and got out with a gun and walked into the woods - Bald Knob/Mackey Ferry Road, Mount Vernon 1:50 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised that her mother has been living with her for the last few months. Caller got a call stating the door to the house is open and someone could be inside - Greeley Street, Cynthiana 1:57 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised there is a domestic going on, chairs are being thrown and child is

and the tax sale itself are undertaken and will be conducted pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of Indiana which regulate the sale of land for delinquent taxes, pursuant to I.C. 6-1.1-24-1 et seq. The County does not warrant the accuracy of the street address or common description of the property, and a misstatement in the key number or street address does not invalidate an otherwise valid sale. Minimum bid amounts are prescribed by law and are subject to change prior to the auction date. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24-3(e), property descriptions may be omitted for properties appearing on the certified list in consecutive years. A complete property list may be obtained at www. sriservices.com or in an alternative form upon request. Registration For Bidding On the Tax Sale: If you are interested in bidding on the tax sale for an Indiana county, you may register online at https://sriservices.com/. This registration is good for all counties that SRI services. You need to register only once for all counties. Make sure to bring the completed form with you to each sale. This will speed up the registration process for you the morning of the sale. If you do not have access to a computer with internet service you may register the morning of the sale. Please arrive the morning of the tax sale at least 30 minutes before the beginning time to be assured you will receive your bid number before the start of the sale. Please bring your registration form and W9 form with you the morning of the tax sale. You will be able to print these forms from the registration web site. Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24-5.1 a business entity that seeks to register to bid at the Posey County Tax Sale must provide a Certificate of Existence or Foreign Registration Statement in accordance with IC 5-23 from the Secretary of State to the Posey County Treasurer. Dated: 09/10/2021 652100001 65-07-23-400-006.000005 $1,444.89 HAPPEL, LINDA K. N PT SE SE 23-5-13 38.A Springfield Rd Wadesville 47638-0000 652100002 65-07-23-400-007.000005 $282.25 HAPPEL, LINDA K. SE COR SE SE 23-5-13 .85A Springfield Rd Wadesville 47638-0000 652100003 65-07-24-300-013.000005 $1,914.30 HAPPEL, LINDA K. SW COR SW SW 24-5-13 1.15A 5020 Springfield Rd Wadesville 47638-0000 652100004 65-07-35-310-008.000005 $748.51 ELLISON, KEVIN & CHRISTINA CAUSEY ENLG. OLIVER LOT 4 & N SIDE LOT 3 288 N Oliver Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100005 65-07-35-340-010.001005 $1,148.72 JOHNSON, J A & BETTY J CAUSEY'S ENLG PT LOT 3 (4' X 75') 284 N Oliver Rd Wadesville 47638-0000 652100006 65-07-35-400001.000-005 $1,105.54 COCHRUM, CHARLES OLIVER LOT 1 Oliver Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100007 65-07-35-400002.000-005 $2,340.40 COCHRUM, CHARLES E. & MARJORIE A. OLIVER LOTS 2 & 3 310 N Oliver Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100008 65-07-35-400-015.000005 $4,534.83 COX, CAROLYN S. PT NW SE 35-5-13 .25A Oliver Rd Mount Vernon 47620-0000 652100009 65-04-31-400-016.005006 $478.22 BGRS, LLC LOT 2 LANGE EXEMPT II 3.73A 881 Highway 66 New Harmony 47631-0000 652100010 65-06-03-537-011.700006 $160.50 GIVEN, WAYNE WELL 537 STATE UNIT 1 50.15349 STATE UNIT WELL 537 STATE UNIT 1 652100011 65-06-03-537-021.700006 $160.50 HEISLER, DONNA G (TRUST) WELL 537 STATE UNIT 1 50.15349 STATE UNIT WELL 537 STATE UNIT 1 Newburgh 476308199 652100012 65-90-90-930-416.910006 $433.46 BROKAW, KIM CABIN ON LEASED LAND OF WINERBERGER 11-5-14 1841 W OLD DAM RD, NEW HARMONY CABIN S ON OLD DAM CABIN ON LEASED LAND OF WINERBERGER New Harmony 652100013 65-90-90-930-429.900006 $454.72 BARTLEY, JEFF CABIN X ON WINERBERGER LAND LOT 8 CABIN ON LEASED LAND OF WINERBERGER New Harmony 652100015 65-25-36-432-035.000007 $735.98 BROWN, KAROL RICHARD OWENS ENLG. LOT 26 911 Tavern St New Harmony 476310000 652100016 65-26-01-201-004.000007 $1,449.40 KIDD, CHERYL A. PT SW 1-5-14 .33A S EAST STREET LOCATED BY BASEBALL FIELD New Harmony 652100017 65-07-03-701-006.700-

008 $273.12 EAGLESON SERVICES LLC (W) WELL 701 CULLEY-BARTON 476183 CULLEY BARTON WELL 701 652100018 65-07-08-606-009.700008 $546.34 ROBERTSON, DAVID ZACHARY LEE (W) WELL 606 LEASE 41397 ED CULLEY S ED CULLEY S WELL 606 LEASE 41397 652100019 65-07-08-606-011.700008 $160.50 GEORGE, DARYL G (W) WELL 606 LEASE 41397 ED CULLEY S ED CULLEY S WELL 606 LEASE 41397 Lansing 489171604 652100020 65-07-25-617-026.700008 $295.50 MULLER, MICHAEL JOHN (W) WELL 617 LEASE 5292 E WILEY #3 E WILEY #3 WELL 617 LEASE 5292 652100021 65-07-33-560-006.700008 $275.88 EAGLESON SERVICES LLC (W) WELL 560 LEASE 11123 LEOTA MCFADDEN LEOTA MCFADDEN WELL 560 LEASE 11123 Mount Vernon 652100022 65-01-16-000-800.020010 $690.45 FISHER, MILTON L , FAMILY TR POINT TWP. - COAL 31-7-14 & 32-7-14 160A(3/4INT) Coal Mount Vernon 47620-0000 652100023 65-01-16-002-800.210010 $1,142.17 KIRKPATRICK FAMILY POINT COAL SECTIONS 31 & 32-7-14 160A (2/12 INT) Coal Mount Vernon 47620-0000 652100024 65-11-05-829-017.700010 $295.50 BESTE, BETTY (W) (ESTATE) WELL 829 LEASE 1864 B C BRAY COX #1 B & C BRAY COX #1 WELL 829 LEASE 1864 652100025 65-11-11-873-071.700010 $160.50 LANDON, CAROLE B WELL 873 LEASE 41755 SOUTH SPENCER S11, T8, R14 SOUTH SPENCER WELL 873 LEASE 41755 652100026 65-11-11-873-126.700010 $161.50 ROBERTS, BARBARA WELL 873 LEASE 41755 SOUTH SPENCER S11, T8, R14 SOUTH SPENCER WELL 873 LEASE 41755 652100027 65-11-15-900-056.700010 $290.00 MORROW, JAMES R WELL 900 LEASE 51024 SKILIES UNIT SKILIES UNIT WELL 900 LEASE 51024 652100028 65-11-26-842-011.700010 $298.50 ROBERSON, BRENDA JANE (W) WELL 842 LEASE 11268 RALPH MORLOCK RALPH MORLOCK WELL 842 LEASE 11268 652100029 65-11-26-876-025.700010 $153.00 BOTTS, FRED WELL 876 LEASE 41419 RALPH WEYERBACHER #1 RALPH WEYERBACHER #1 WELL 876 LEASE 41419 652100030 65-11-27-846-001.700010 $918.06 BERGSTROM, BONNIE (W) WELL 846 LEASE 41206 JAMES SALTZMAN JAMES SALTZMAN WELL 846 LEASE 41206 Mt Vernon 652100032 65-11-34-803-017.700010 $160.50 SIMPSON, CHARLES R JR WELL 803 LEASE 41198 HAROLD LOEHR #1 HAROLD LOEHR WELL 803 LEASE 41198 652100033 65-19-05-300-024.000010 $684.75 HUGHES, SHARON & GROSS , TOMMY WAYNE PT SW SW 5-8-14 7 A ON CORNER OF POINT RD/SLIM BOTTOMS RD Mt Vernon 652100034 65-01-36-200-006.001011 $255.06 WOOD, TINA MARIE PT NE NW 36-3-13 .50A. ON CORNER OF GIBSON COUNTY LINE RD/CAVALIER LN Poseyville 476330000 652100035 65-04-14-340-018.000011 $1,122.06 PATTON, EARL & GENEVA J. CALVIN STATION LOT 4 E/ LOT 5 4230 Stewartsville Rd Poseyville 47633-0000 652100036 65-04-15-100-019.000011 $198.53 HOEHN, KIMBERLY PT SE NE 15-4-13 .35A. 9624 Blaylock Rd Poseyville 47633-9998 652100037 65-04-18-240-032.000011 $475.30 POGUE, DANNY & JANICE FORCUM CAMP #39 18-413 Griffin Rd Griffin 47616-0000 652100038 65-04-18-320-006.000011 $209.34 FAUQUHER, ROY FORCUM CAMP LOT 6 & 7 CABIN ON LOT 7 9661 Griffin Rd Poseyville 47633-0000 652100039 65-04-19-400-005.010011 $3,147.72 WILSON, DONNIE JOE PT SW 19-4-13 2.87A ON CORNER OF LEE RD/GRIFFIN RD New Harmony 652100040 65-04-19-400-005.013011 $2,537.46 MATHEW, ROSS ELWOOD & LISA RUTH PT SE SW 194-13 5.46A per deed 575 Lee Rd New Harmony 47631-0000 652100042 65-13-19-983-001.700011 $164.00 BECHER, MARILYN WELL 983 LEASE #81093 LORMAN-FISHER TR 7 LORMANFISHER WELL 983 LEASE 81093 652100043 65-23-19-100-045.000012 $3,306.29 MICKEL, SANDRA F. PT E1/2 NE 19-4-12 ON CORNER OF SOUTH ST/ST FRANCIS ST Poseyville 47633-0000

652100044 65-22-11-400-175.001015 $162.94 AXTON, STEPHEN EARL PT SE SE 11-4-12 0.0113A LOT BETWEEN 10210 EVANSVILLE ST & 10214 EVANSVILLE ST Cynthiana 47612-0000 652100045 65-22-11-412-003.000015 $723.18 M & S PROPERTIES AND CONTRACTORS LLC N/2 ORIG. PT LOT 19 LOT ON CORNER OF NORTH ST/WHITING ST Cynthiana 47612-0000 652100046 65-22-11-422-008.000015 $289.85 HARGROVE, THOMAS S. JR. & JANET M. C. WHITING ENLG. LOT 12 10701 Main St Cynthiana 47612-0000 652100047 65-22-12-325-047.001015 $355.33 PRESKE, ANDREW J & ANDREA S ORIG. E/2 LOT 49 LOT ON CORNER OF MAIN ST/GUM ST Cynthiana 47612-0000 652100048 65-06-23-300-018.002016 $2,060.20 HURM, MYRA S. PT NW/ WE/ 23-5-12 6.22 10201 Damm Rd Wadesville 47638-0000 652100051 65-13-11-800-006.000016 $825.22 ELBRINK, FRANCIS W & LISA D PT NE SE 11-6-12 1.04A 10932 E Copperline Rd Evansville 47712-0000 652100052 65-13-12-300-031.003016 $2,105.95 ZENTHOFER, JEFFREY A. & WEIR, JOLENE S. PT NE SW 12-6-12 .47A 1505 S Lavon Dr Evansville 47712-0000 652100053 65-14-10-014-013.700016 $160.50 WALKER, GEORGE (ESTATE) (W) WELL 1014, FVHOUSTON A #11020 F V HOUSTON A WELL 1014 652100054 65-02-01-198-040.700017 $154.00 DAY, CHRISTOPHER WELL, 198, LEASE 1056 PHILIP HAGEMANN PHILIP H HAGEMANN WELL 198 LEASE 1056 652100055 65-02-08-258-013.700017 $160.50 BROWN, THOMAS L WELL 258, LEASE 11249 FD MILLSPAUGH FD MILLSPAUGH WELL 258 LEASE 11249 Bloomington 47401 652100056 65-02-11-295-011.700017 $183.11 REDGRAVE IRMA DAYLE C/O B MOMINEE WELL 295, LEASE 100412 MANFORD WEILBRENNER MANFORD WEILBRENNER WELL 295 LEASE 100412 Evansville 47705-0875 652100060 65-02-14-197017.700-017 $208.48 BROWNELL, NICOLE WELL 197 LEASE 81025 SCHISLER-COX SCHISLER-COX WELL 197 LEASE 81025 Mount Vernon 652100065 65-02-23-152-001.700017 $1,096.87 NOLA 17 (W) WELL 152, OSCAR RIES EST. 1960 OSCAR RIES ESTATE WELL 152 Mt Vernon 652100066 65-02-36-249-024.700017 $162.68 BROWN, MYRA S WELL 249, LEASE 41487 GEMPLER HEIRS GEMPLER HEIRS WELL 249 LEASE 41487 652100067 65-02-36-249-026.700017 $162.68 GRIFFITH, MARY L WELL 249, LEASE 41487 GEMPLER HEIRS GEMPLER HEIRS WELL 249 LEASE 41487 652100069 65-02-36-249-030.700017 $160.50 STALBOSKY, JOSEPH C/O MICHAEL STALBOSKY WELL 249, LEASE 41487 GEMPLER HEIRS GEMPLER HEIRS WELL 249 LEASE 41487 652100071 65-11-14-300-001.001017 $179.46 STEPHENS, KATHERINE R & GRAFTON PT LOTS 15 & 16 Lower New Harmony Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100072 65-11-22-200-434.001017 $280.23 MULLER, CLARISSA AMBER & JEREMY SW/4 SE/4 MW/E 22-6-14 10.268A 2701 W Copperline Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100073 65-12-26-200-008.008017 $1,230.25 LISANBY, LARRY AMON PT SE NW 26-6-13 5.A 4265 Benthall Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100074 65-15-07-300-032.001017 $1,150.26 CHOATE, SHANNON E PT E/2 W/2 SE SW 7-7-13 .734ACRES 2003 E Mackey Ferry Rd Mount Vernon 47620-0000 652100076 65-15-14-800-007.005017 $1,535.23 STATE OF INDIANA, DNR OF MARION COUNTY PT W/2 NE & PT NW SE 14-7-13 24.125A Bluﬀ Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100077 65-16-10-400-009.001017 $1,493.89 LUDLOW, ANNA MARIE PT SE SE 10-7-14 1.24A 2201 W Mackey Ferry Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100078 65-16-14-300-025.000017 $526.87 LOEHR, R. BRENT LIFE ESTATE PT E/2 SW/4 14-7-14 7.646A 8515 COX RD 8515 Cox Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100079 65-16-22-400-007.000017 $1,255.06 LISANBY, LARRY NE COR SE 22-7-14 3.A 2039 Zoar Church Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100080 65-16-24-300-016.900017 $10,167.83 M.G. INDUSTRIES, INC. LEASED LAND OF GENERAL ELECTRIC ON CORNER OF HOL-

LER RD/SR 69 Mt Vernon 652100081 65-15-03-200-015.000018 $18,207.74 E.M. SAVAGE, LLC PT SE NW 3-7-13 .50A. LEONARD RD N 65-15-03-200-015.000-022 ECON DEVELOPMENT PARCEL 3498 Old Highway 62 Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100082 65-27-05-342-009.000018 $413.50 STRATTON, LARRY & BRENDA BROWNS PT LOT 4 1040 Mill St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100083 65-27-05-345-015.000018 $32,473.73 NICHALOUS, D'ANGELO LOWRY ADD S PT LOT 12 137 W Ninth St Mt Vernon 476200000 652100084 65-27-05-417-012.000018 $2,161.49 WADE, TAMMY L N N WILLIAMS LOT 12 700 E Ninth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100085 65-27-05-430-076.000018 $28,950.82 421 EAST NINTH STREET LAND TRUST COMPANYS E/2 LOT 7 BLK 7 421 E Ninth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100088 65-27-08-114-026.000018 $3,980.41 GSD PETROLEUM, LLC PARKS W PT 220 W PT 221 PROPERTY ADD 503 E 4TH ST MT VERNON ON CORNER OF FOURTH ST/CANAL ST Mt Vernon 652100089 65-27-08-118-001.000018 $1,691.09 WATSON, SELINA & GARY SCHOOL HILL LOT 1 & 10'S PT 2 ON CORNER OF 6TH & LOCUST ST Mt Vernon 652100090 65-27-08-120-012.000018 $3,296.84 FIX PADS HOLDINGS, LLC LEONARD PLACE 35X140' 630 Mulberry St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100091 65-27-08-200-020.000018 $896.06 STONE, ANGELA K. & DARRELL W. OUTLOT MILL CREEK 8-7-13MAP 556-20 & 40 LOT NEXT TO 420 CHESTNUST ST Mt Vernon 652100092 65-27-08-211-015.000018 $1,384.10 MCCONNELL, ALLEN WAYNE JAMES & HOVEY LOT S/2 S/2 LOTS 20 & 21 821 Mill St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100093 65-27-08-211-019.000018 $2,518.90 HANCOCK, WILLIAM JASON & DANIEL H JAMES & HOVEY W/2 LOT 22 315 W Eighth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100094 65-27-08-211-032.000018 $347.76 STEWART, JEROME JAMES & HOVEY PT LOT 73 LOT BETWEEN 418 W EIGHTH ST & 428 W EIGHTH ST Mt Vernon 652100095 65-27-08-211-032.001018 $1,004.32 STEWART, JUSTIN L. JAMES & HOVEY PT LOT 72 428 W Eighth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100096 65-27-08-211-033.000018 $1,439.87 STEWART, JEROME JAMES & HOVEY PT LOT 73 & 74 418 W Eighth St Mt Vernon 476200000 652100097 65-27-08-211-047.000018 $16,639.82 KUHN, THOMAS R & DAWN L JAMES & HOVEY 32'S SIDE PT LOT 12 718 Mill St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100098 65-27-08-220-039.000018 $710.77 FREY, KIMBERLY ANN MODEL ENLG LOT 52 PROP ADD 633 NETTLETON ST 633 Nettleton St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100099 65-27-08-231-005.000018 $1,577.80 BROCK, RICHARD E. & KATHLEEN TRUSTEES OF THE HOLINESS OUTREACH MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM NORTHWESTERN LOT 17 627 W Fifth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100100 65-27-08-231-006.000018 $7,992.36 BROCK, RICHARD E. & KATHLEEN TRUSTEES OF THE HOLINESS OUTREACH MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM NORTHWESTERN LOT 18 631 W Fifth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100101 65-27-08-231-014.001018 $24,663.78 WALKER, JOHN R. JR. NORTHWESTERN LOT 29 628 W Sixth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100102 65-27-08-233-006.000018 $14,400.78 BLACK, BRIAN & YVONNE ACUFF N PT LOT 3/S PT LOT 4 613 Wolﬂin St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100103 65-27-08-234-013.000018 $3,676.09 BARNES, PAUL F. WASEMS LOT G & 20'W PT F 935 W Fourth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100104 65-27-08-235-002.000018 $3,916.22 YARBER, THURMAN O II WM. NETTLETON 40'W PT LOT 19 914 W Fourth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100105 65-27-08-240-054.000018 $2,581.60 PIERCE, DONALD R. WILLIAMS S/2 LOT 69 420 Mill St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100106 65-27-08-244-026.000018 $12,716.84 CERASTES, LLC LOWRY & LARKIN LOT 1 BLK 5 431 Vine St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100107 65-27-08-244-036.000018 $18,532.76 CORRIGAN, JOSEPH LOWRY & LARKIN PT LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 6 417 W Fourth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100108 65-27-08-321-012.000-

018 $593.27 HOWELL, RANDY & TIFFANY MANN & BARTER E/2 LOT 9 1027 W Water St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100109 65-27-08-324-005.000018 $515.76 SULLIVAN, STEPHEN W & TAMMY J CARTWRIGHTS PT LOT 2 & E SIDE 3 926 W Fourth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100110 65-27-09-142-016.000018 $1,835.60 MOYE, AVIS OWENS ENLG LOT 134 WOOD STREET LOT BETWEEN 604 SHORT SYCAMORE & 528 SHORT SYCAMORE ST Mt Vernon 652100111 65-27-09-201-001.000018 $972.06 NOBLES, ANITA FAYE CHAS HAAS ADD TO KIMBALLS LOT BETWEEN 233 MAPLE ST & 237 MAPLE ST Mt Vernon 652100112 65-27-09-220-034.000018 $1,478.15 OLIVER, ROSA JEAN JONES LOT 31 1018 E Fifth St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100113 65-27-09-230-096.000018 $852.46 ENGLEBRIGHT, JON O. KIMBALLS S/2 C 206 S Sawmill St Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100114 65-27-09-241-006.000018 $660.30 LOPP, GEORGE OTTO & FLORA E 6' WEST SIDE LOT 30 EDSON'S SUB OF LOTS 33-40 IN KIMBALL'S ADD ENLG. LOT NEXT TO 1215 E SYCAMORE ST Mt Vernon 652100115 65-07-03-666-002.700019 $243.32 EAGLESON SERVICES LLC (W) WELL 666 LEASE 11184 HILL HILL WELL 666 LEASE 11184 652100116 65-08-04-714-008.700019 $401.79 KITCHIN, JAMES D III (ESTATE WELL 714 LEASE 41447/7143 NOELLE-DAUSMAN #1 NOELLE-DAUSMANN WELL 714 LEASE 41447/7143 652100117 65-08-18-740-001.700019 $285.18 HOWARD FAMILY TRUST WELL 740 LEASE 1361 PETER DICKHAUT PETER DICKHAUT WELL 740 LEASE 1361 Temple 76502-3360 652100120 65-13-24-200-055.000019 $182.80 MARTIN, RUTH HOLIDAY VILLAGE APT. 106 .05 acres PT NE NW 24-6-12 LOT BETWEEN 11500 UPPER MT VERNON RD & 11440 UPPER MT VERNON RD Mt Vernon 652100121 65-13-28-300-012.011019 $501.27 DEHAVEN, JAMES R & CONNIE J PT N/ SW/ 28-6-12 2.095A AKA LOT 2 OF "ROLLING HILLS" AN EXEMPT DIVISION Off Middle Mt Vernon Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100124 65-14-03-220-030.000019 $842.63 RUPP, G. DANIEL SARTAIN PLACE SUB PT LOT 29 & PT SARTAIN DRIVE 0.316A Ford Rd Mt Vernon 47620-0000 652100125 65-14-06-320-040.000019 $1,138.50 PALMER, W. REGIS & LLOLANDA P. HARBORTOWN PT LOT 400.04A LOT BETWEEN 6650 BUCCANEER DR & 6620 BUCCANEER DR Mt Vernon 652100129 65-01-35-028-014.700020 $155.00 MEYER, WALTER H WELL 28, LEASE 21075 FIFER BATTERY #2 FIFER BATTERY #2 WELL 28 LEASE 21075 652100130 65-01-35-030-019.700020 $160.50 WIMBERLY, VIRGINIA WELL 30, LEASE 51031 HC FORD H C FORD WELL 30 LEASE 51031 652100131 65-01-35-030-020.700020 $160.50 LAWLER, ELOISE W (TRUST) C/O VIRGINIA WIMBERLY WELL 30, LEASE 51031 HC FORD H C FORD WELL 30 LEASE 51031 652100132 65-01-35-030-021.700020 $160.50 LAWLER, DONNA G (TRUST) C/O VIRGINIA WIMBERLY WELL 30, LEASE 51031 HC FORD H C FORD WELL 30 LEASE 51031 652100133 65-02-35-200-003.003020 $241.35 EDWARDS, BRENT W. PT NW/4 35-3-14 1.766A Campbell Rd Griffin 47616-0000 652100134 65-02-35-400-010.000020 $2,262.58 LEE, RYAN ANDREW & ELIZABETH ANN PT SW SE 353-14 1.02A. 1451 Continental Camp Rd Griffin 47616-9722 652100135 65-90-90-950-056.901020 $440.23 NOLA 17, LLC ON LEASED LAND OF JACK COMPTON 7-4-13 Leased Land Of Jack Compton Griffin 47616-0016 Total Properties: 111 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true list of lots and land returned delinquent for the nonpayment of taxes and special assessments for the time periods set forth, also subsequent delinquent taxes, current taxes and costs due thereon and the same are chargeable with the amount of tax, etc., with which they are charged on said list. Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of September 2021. Maegen Greenwell, Auditor, Posey County Indiana. Published in the Posey County News on September 7, September 14, September 21, 2021 - hspaxlp

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Court News and Legal Advertisements continued inside the home - Third Street, Mount Vernon 4:25 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised that a female with a white shirt and a male in a blue shirt are in a blue Jeep in the parking lot. Caller advised that they are yelling at each other - Deer Run Road, Evansville 6:21 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised that a male subject is there throwing things in the house. Caller advised that the male has not put hands on, if it turns physical he would be dead. Caller advised that they are separated now. No weapons. 6:34 p.m. - Caller advised that the stepfather threw beans in the hallway and won’t pick them up. Brother left the residence - Middle Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon 11:07 p.m. - Suspicious - Someone running around trailer hitting on her windows and messing with her air conditioner - Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon September 4 3:18 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Ex-boyfriend hit her. He is trying to leave in his white Silverado truck. Caller is frantic. She is crying and begging for someone to hurry Eastlake Drive, Wadesville 7:43 a.m. - Family Fight Advised his father grabbed him by the jacket and threw 2021-298 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

him around the front yard. Caller advised he got in trouble for taking tools - Haines Road, Poseyville 8:24 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised subject’s husband just hit her in the mouth in front of her children. There are weapons in the home Eighth Street, Mount Vernon 9:17 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised that there is a fight at the residence. Caller did state that there is a firearm in the residence - Second Street, Mount Vernon September 5 12 p.m. - Officer Standby Caller advised that her sister took her kids camping at the state park in New Harmony today. Caller advised that she told her that she would come up there later. Caller has not made it up there and now the sister is mad and possibly on her way down here to cause harm to her - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 1:27 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised that her sister showed up and started hitting her in the head - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 5:41 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised that her husband got mad over a family incident and then shoved the kids down. Caller advised that she tried to call the police on her work phone and the male subject took it. Caller advised ) ) SS: )

that male went after the kids at that time caller locked the kids in the room. Caller advised that her husband left in a Ford Expedition - Motz Road, Wadesville September 6 1:24 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised subject just hit her and left with the kids in a black Ford SUV Third Street, Mount Vernon 6:56 p.m. - Harassment Neighbor stopped caller’s wife and children while they were walking and started harassing them. 7:11 p.m. - Male subject called in and advised his neighbor’s have blocked off his drainage ditch and put stuff in the road leading back to his property - Reich Lane, Evansville 7:03 p.m. - Suspicious Caller advised female subject in his yard and in the road, possibly under the influence at this time and will not respond to verbal commands. Female acting strange, walking down the street trying to pick up bugs - Diamond Island Road, Evansville September 7 5:11 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised her husband will not leave her alone and possibly intoxicated. Caller has locked herself in a vehicle and advised the male subject keeps knocking at the door - Metz Road, Wadesville

5:43 a.m. - Theft - Caller advised his four drills and other tools have been taken out of his vehicle while parked in his driveway - Downen Road, Wadesville 12:20 p.m. - Theft - Stolen cell phone - Saint Francis, Poseyville 7:41 p.m. - Theft - Advised a .22 revolver and a .25 semiauto pistol was taken from home. Has no idea who took it - Blackford Road, Mount Vernon Civil Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. v. Paige McClusky Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union v. Lacey Robison Brash Properties LLC v. Sandra Phillips Crane Credit Union v. Brian Hartwell John Bollinger, Kathleen Stillwagoner v. Carl Yarbrough Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance a/s/o Joseph Jenkins v. Tracy Sorrell Jeﬀerson Capital Systems LLC v. Teresa Brown Jeﬀerson Capital Systems

LLC v. Michelle Hillyard Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Teresa Wyatt LVNV Funding LLC v. Matthew Raibley Twin Lakes MHC v. Patrick Smith, Cassidy Hunt LVNV Funding LLC v. Sonia Spieker LVNV Funding LLC v. Susan Merriman PCS Acquisitions V, LLC v. Carolyn West Synchrony Bank v. Kristen Koch Synchrony Bank v. Joyce Jackson JH Met Subsidiary B Liquidating Trust v. Rodney Givens Law Oﬃces of Steven K. Deig LLC v. Allison Hyatt Turn Key Property Management LLC v. Hannah Hess Midland Credit Management, Incorporated v. Timothy Brakie Derrick-Bulkley Motors, LLC d/b/a Expressway Jeep Chrysler Dodge v. Mary Wilson, Kenneth Wangler Derrick-Bulkley Motors, LLC d/b/a Expressway Jeep

Chrysler Dodge v. Amber Hall, Jarrett Hall Rockford Allen v. Tyler Gomez Turn Key Property Management LLC v. Hannah Hess Professional and Business Collections LLC v. Darren Helms Professional and Business Collections LLC v. Sheila White Professional and Business Collections LLC v. Dana White, Joshua White LVNV Funding LLC v. Matthew Raibley Professional and Business Collections LLC v. Shannon Tidwell Professional and Business Collections LLC v. Andrew Hart Professional and Business Collections LLC v. Amy Railey OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Joyce Watson Kyle J. Haney v. Gerald McBride LVNV Funding LLC v. Connie Brown

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2021 TERM CAUSE NO: 65C01-2108-EU-000053

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OF WILMA MARIE CURTIS, DECEASED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA. Notice is hereby given that Ronald L. Curtis was, on the 26th day of August, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Wilma Marie Curtis who died on the 18th day of July 2021. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Mount Vernon, Indiana, this 1st day of September, 2021. Kay Kilgore DC Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court for Posey County, Indiana Beth McFadin Higgins (IN#11615-65) Attorney for the Estate McFadin Higgins & Folz. LLP 227 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Telephone: (812) 838-9720 bethmh@mhfmvlaw.com Published in the Posey County News on September 7, September 14, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-288 City of Mount Vernon, IN Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority Sherry Willis, Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority 520 MAIN STREET MT. VERNON, IN 47620 812-838-5576 ORDER ORDER MADE PURSUANT TO I.C. 36-7-9 AND MT. VERNON CODE OF ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 150 William Jason Hancock Daniel H. Hancock Larry Tucker REGARDING the West half of Lot Number Twenty-two (22) in James and Hovey’s enlargement of the City of Mt. Vernon, Posey County, Indiana. ALSO more commonly known as 315 W. Eighth Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 ACTION REQUIREDDemolish and remove building on the above premises to comply with the standards established by Mt. Vernon Code of Ordinance Chapter 150. Below is a list of violations which exists on the structure. Unsafe Building – IN Code 36-7-9-4(a)(4) A public nuisance Unsafe Building – IN Code 36-7-9-4(a)(6) Vacant and not maintained in a manner that would allow human habitation Ordinance 2013-13 Local Property Maintenance Code for Exterior Maintenance of Residential and Commercial Buildings Item #9 – General Exterior Condition – The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health or, safety, welfare, or be a public nuisance. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface-coated where required to prevent deterioration. Item# 10 Protective Treatment – All exterior surfaces including, but not limited to doors, door and window frames and trim shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Outside walls and wood around windows shall protected from the elements. Item#13 Roofs and Drainage – The roof and flashing shall be sound and tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roofing shall be installed as designed by its manufacturer. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Every structure shall have adequate gutters and downspouts in sound condition maintained in good repair to divert normal rainwater from the roof to an available storm sewer or to other areas on the premises, not including a sanitary sewer, where dispersal of water will not adversely affect the foundation of any structure and will not cause a public hazard. If there is no storm sewer available, the downspouts shall terminate above grade with a diverter and splash block to direct water away from the foundation of any structure, and in a manner that will not cause a public hazard. Item#18 Insect Screens – Doors, windows and other outside openings utilized or required for ventilation purposes serving any structure containing habitable rooms, food preparation areas, foot service areas, or any area where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged, or stored, shall be supplied with tightly fitting screens of not less than sixteen mesh per inch. TIME LIMIT The above required action shall be accomplished within thirty (30) days after service of this order. HEARING A hearing regarding the terms of this order will be conducted at 10:00 AM, in the Council Chambers in the City Building, 520 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana on October 14, 2021. At that hearing you have a right to: 1. Appear with or without counsel 2. Present evidence 3. Cross examine witnesses 4. Present arguments relative to this order FAILURE TO COMPLY Failure to comply with this order may result in the enforcement authority, through the Board of Public Works and Safety completing the required work or accepting bids to have the work performed. Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-9, you will be held financially responsible for the costs of the work and related costs set out by the Statute, and Judgment may be entered against you for the costs. In addition, these costs may be certified to the Posey County Auditor for collection w/property taxes. Such a judgment could constitute a lien against real estate and personal judgments are enforced. In addition, willful non-compliance could result in the imposition of a civil penalty from $0 to $5,000. DUTY TO NOTIFY OF TRANSFER Noncompliance with order following notice-liability for failure to give notice as to judgment against government entity. A person or entity who has been issued and has received notice of an order relative to unsafe premises and has not complied with that order: 1. Must supply full information regarding the order to a person who takes or agrees to take a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises before transferring or agreeing to transfer that interest; and 2. Must within five (5) days after transferring or agreeing to transfer a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; and A. The full name and telephone number of the person taking a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; and B. The legal instrument under which the transfer of agreement to transfer the substantial property interest is accomplished. I.C. 36-7-9-27. The City of Mount Vernon Unsafe Building Authority acting as the enforcement authority in this matter, can be contacted at (812)838-5576. Dated this 15th day of January, 2021 This instrument was prepared by: Indiana Code 36-2-11-15(d) Sherry Willis I affirm under the penalties of City of Mt. Vernon Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority perjury that I have taken reasonable City Hall Annex care to redact each Social Security 520 Main Street number in this document, unless Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 required by law. Telephone: (812) 838-5576 Sherry Willis, Unsafe Building Enforcement Authority 520 Main Street Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Published in the Posey County News on August 31, September 7, September 14, 2021 - hspaxlp

North Elementary thanks Duke Energy for a $1,500 grant for the athletics programs. Pictured l to r is Shannon MacMunn and Kurt Phegly. Photo submitted 2021-301 This notice is given that Space Station Storage, located at 11825 Old Hwy 62 East, Mt. Vernon, IN, will sell the stored property of the following unit at public sale on September 24, 2021. Unit #57 Glenn Parmer The stored property will be sold on September 24, 2021, at approx. 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting). The sale is held at the storage facility to pay the owner’s liens for charges incurred in maintaining and storing property pursuant to Indiana Code 26-3-8 (1-16). Published in the Posey County News on September 7, September 14, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-293 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY IN THE MATTER OF: KB - DOB 7/24/2021 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES

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AND SAMANTHA BILLINGS (PARENT) KENDRIEL GIVENS (PARENT)

IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 65D01-2108-JC-000105

SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING

TO: Kendriel Givens Whereabouts unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I. C. 31-349-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Posey Superior Court, 126 E. Third St. Room 114, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 for a(n) Hearing on Publication on 10/18/2021 at 1:00 PM. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing. UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice. Daniel Jankowski, 27892-82 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 1262 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Published in the Posey County News on August 31, September 7, September 14, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-292 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY IN THE MATTER OF: KB - DOB 7/24/2021 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES

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AND SAMANTHA BILLINGS (PARENT) KENDRIEL GIVENS (PARENT)

IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER: 65D01-2108-JC-000105

SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING

TO: Samantha Billings Whereabouts unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I. C. 31-349-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Posey Superior Court, 126 E. Third St. Room 114, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 for a(n) Hearing on Publication on 10/18/2021 at 1:00 PM. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing. UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice. Kay Kilgore, by: Brooke Nichole Curtis Clerk Daniel Jankowski, 27892-82 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 1262 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Published in the Posey County News on August 31, September 7, September 14, 2021 - hspaxlp

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Mighty Mason Benefit Catfish Tourney is slated for riverfront By Lois Mittino Gray Members of the Mount Vernon Board of Public Works and Safety were elated to learn at the September 9, meeting that the downtown riverfront is being utilized for another public recreational activity, bringing new faces to the city to enjoy its offerings. Board Member Andy Hoehn commented, “I love to see this happening at the riverfront, that’s what it’s here for!” So, what’s happening at the riverfront? David Dausmann, who introduced himself as a lifelong resident, appeared before the board to ask permission to hold the “Mighty Mason Benefit Catfish Tournament” on Saturday, September 25 at the Mount Vernon riverfront. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Mighty Mason Mileham, a local five year old with health issues. He said at least thirty boats are coming in from all over, and it has not even hit the local papers yet. “When the local folks find out, this has the potential to get really big,” he noted. “Bigger than Cabella’s a few years ago.” Dausmann said his nephew is actually in charge of the event and it is being sponsored by the Rod Rippin’ Catfish Club. Entrants pay a $60 entry fee and $10 of that is earmarked to go to the Big Fish Pot. Payout will go to the first five placers, after weighing in their top five live fish. The top finishing team with a youth, sixteen years of age or below, will win $300. Many other prizes were donated and will be auctioned off after the weigh in ends around 4 p.m. Mayor Bill Curtis stated the city is not sponsoring the event as it is a public boat dock, rather just closing streets for the weigh in and parking. With such a large anticipated turnout, parking with boat trailers will be at a premium. Participants will be given a map of possible parking locations at the 5 p.m. organizational meeting on Friday evening. Boats can start arriving as early as 4 a.m. until 6 a.m. that Saturday morning to do live well checks after the boat is loaded before setting out. The stop time is 4 p.m., but if fishing isn’t good that day, participants may start coming in around 1 or 2 p.m. for live weigh-in. Ted Denning of Uncle Ted’s indicated that he may set up his food truck onsite as well. The Mayor asked Dausmann if he contacted the Mount Vernon Boat Club about possibly parking trailer overflow in their privately-owned lot farther down on the riverfront.

Dausmann replied that he did, but has not heard a reply as yet. “It’s a short hike back to the city dock, maybe you could provide a shuttle,” the mayor suggested. Board members agreed that, from the map, it looked like they do not need to block any streets. They discussed removing the parking restrictions on boat trailers presently in place in the area for the day. Mayor Curtis stated they can also use the city lot behind Alles Brothers Furniture. Board member Hoehn stated since Alles Brothers is open that day, they need to be careful not to block the parking spots in front of the store. Board member David Dodd made a motion that the fundraiser for Mighty Mason go forward with the city to suspend their parking restrictions on that day, September 25 and the motion carried unanimously. No boat trailers will be allowed on Main Street. Also speaking was Donett May, representing St. Matthew Catholic Church. She told the board that in conjunction with the Feast of St. Matthew, the church would like to have an ice cream social for its parishioners following the 10:00 a.m. mass on Sunday, September 26. The planners would like to block Walnut Street from the Elks alley to 5th Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A truck from Lolly’s Pops will be set up in front of the Child Care Ministry. Curtis remarked that he feels that blocking Walnut at Fourth Street might be even more beneficial. May agreed, as there may be kids wanting to use the playground. Her committee will play that by ear and decide. Board member Dodd moved they be given the flexibility to block Walnut from either 4th Street or from the alley to 5th Street on that Sunday and the motion carried unanimously. The city will provide barricades. In department reports: --Police Chief Tony Alldredge stated since the last meeting there were 169 calls taken by his department. --Fire Chief Wes Dixon was not present to report. --Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray reported his department cleaned 10,401 feet of sewer main since the last meeting. --Street Commissioner Max Dieterle said since the last meeting, his crews did 21 extra pick-ups generating $830; hauled 112 tons of trash to the landfill; and worked on eight yards that were in violation of the weed ordinance.

Wes Jarvis, left, and Jim Tinsley, right, of Po Co Porkers prepare their entries into the ‘Smoke on the Ohio’ competition held Saturday during Mount Vernon River Days. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

The Mount Vernon Youth Baseball and Softball booth was where you could find Street Corn and Drinks during Mount Vernon River Days held Friday and Saturday. Pictured are Bart Steen and Andrew Wilson manning the booth on Friday evening. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Beginning on Thursday September 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. the New Harmony Kiwanis Club will be hosting “Kiwanis Story Time” at the WMI. The last Thursday of each month a Kiwanian will choose a book of his/her choice to read. A copy of the book will be provided for each registered child that is a resident of New Harmony. Tamara Allison will be reading “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle. You must register your child for this event by no later than September 15, 2021. For registration information please call or email the WMI at 812-682-4806 director@workingmensinstitute.org

Members of the Posey County Community work together for the Posey County FOP during Monday’s golf outing at Western Hills Country Club. Left to right are Judy Whitten, Susan Herrmann, Susan Harrison, Beth Schilling, and Mary Ann Burris. Photo submitted

Guess Who's 90? Bill Heilman! Bill will be 90 on September 26! We are hoping he will receive 90 birthday cards by that date. Friends of Bill and of his family, please send a card any day this month to bring him cheer. Address: P.O. Box 458, Poseyville, IN 47633. Thanks for your help!

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS - PAGE A11

Despite record ‘21 Posey Fair, board still reeling from 2020 Commissioners hear question regarding need for deputy body cameras in Posey Co. By Lois Mittino Gray Do members of the Posey County Sheriff’s Department need body cameras? This question was posed to the Posey County Commissioners at their September 8, meeting by Commissioner Carl Schmitz. He said, “Everyone is so lawsuit happy now. It could save us money if need be in the long run.” This would require 34 cameras, including those for enforcement officers as well as jail personnel, costing an estimated $199,000. When Posey County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Fortune was at the podium, he was asked his opinion. “I have had more calls this year from people wanting to see body camera video. Attorneys and people involved in incidents and chases ask. When we say we don’t have any video, they think we are trying the cover up something,” he explained. Fortune discussed a company called Axon, which most agencies use, that could provide the best camera package, including storage. Posey County Auditor Maegen Greenwell agreed to research some possible sources of funding for it by the first of the year. In the meantime, the issue was tabled until another meeting for everyone to think about the subject and to get Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham, who could not be present, involved in the discussion, too. Posey County Economic Development Partnership Director Jenna Rickardt announced all the monies from the $250,000 COVID Small Business Grant from OCRA have been awarded to each applicant and no money had to be returned to OCRA in this second round of distribution. She said each business should get their allotted money, al-

most $10,000, within three to four weeks. In other meeting action: • Jake McGennis, Posey County Fair Board Association President, appeared before the Commissioners to give an update. “This year we had 15,000 patrons, volunteers, and vendors attend the fair. I would like to thank our board of over 30 people, who have drastically changed the face of the fair in the past five years, and all the volunteers who worked hard to improve it,” he said with pride. McGennis said his group is now 501.c and not under the nonprofit status of Purdue anymore, so they can and apply for grants. They have received $150,000 in grants to date, but are still trying to recover from rental fee loss in 2020 due to COVID for the Community Events Center. “We had a $173,000 loss of income, plus we had to make necessary improvements. We wan to replace three livestock buildings as our next big project,” he told the audience, explaining all the details of the new all-weather, multiple-use building in the works. • Posey County Commissioner Carl Schmitz turned in his resignation from both the Posey County Economic Development Partnership and the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership. He was appointed to these two boards by nature of his former role as Commissioner President. He nominated current Commissioner President Bill Collins to fill the remainder of his appointment, and President Collins readily agreed to accept the role. • Collins announced that Posey County Veteran’s Officer Dave Sharber turned in his intent to retire from the position this year. The Commissioners approved John Dike, a retired police officer and lockmaster at the Myers Locks and Dam, to fill the job. Sharber was publicly thanked for his years of service to the county. • “If we mandate that someone should be off work for COVID, then we should pay

them,” Commissioner Randy Thornburg voiced his opinion. The other Commissioners agreed to pay sick pay for fulltime county employees, effective back to September 1, who are quarantined sick or were in close contact. The pay is up to 80 hours and then it will be re-evaluated for the employee. Employees are encouraged to work from home as much as possible during these times and to inform the County Auditor for the payroll. • The Commissioners hired Ronald Heller to work on asset tracking required by the State Board of Accounts for $6,000. He has over forty years’ experience doing this and it is required to be in place on an Excel spreadsheet by next year. • Chris Neaveill, EMS Director, gave an update on the new EMS Director. Dr. Matthew Gilbert will start on October 1, replacing Dr. Peter Stevenson who retired and moved to Florida. The Commissioners signed a contract to use his services for $7,725 annually. The EMS Department works under his medical license and he determines protocols to use and gives training. Director Neaveill said he filled his open fulltime EMT position, starting September 23, but has no candidates at the moment for the paramedic position. • Fortune reported the recent count for today was 88 Posey County inmates, 16 Department of Corrections, and 32 Vanderburgh County inmates for a total of 136. He said VEI came to the office yesterday to replace antennas on all county sheriff vehicles. It seems one of the problems with the vehicle radios poor performance was they did not have the right antennas originally installed! • County Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk said that paving will begin again in the county next week when the Posey County Council releases the money from the Community Crossings Grant at their monthly meeting. • County Assessor Nancy Hoehn was giv-

en permission to enter into a contract with Tyler Technologies for $302,824 over four years’ time. She said the contract breaks down to $75,706 per year for the company to help her office analyze the assessment numbers. “Every four years this comes up. We assess 25 percent of the properties every year, so in four years we get 100 percent finished,” she explained. “With current trends, the company really helps us with big industrial assessments, like SABIC. We used Tyler the last four years and we have had no tax appeals because of their quality work.” • Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham requested permission to redo the lease on a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police car with the Town of New Harmony for one dollar total, until the town’s new police vehicle is road-ready and delivered. The original lease for the car paid $75 dollars a day, as that was what the insurance company was covering. That ended after the allotted 20 days. “New Harmony Town Marshal Aaron Straub’s police vehicle was totaled during a police chase,” he explained. “We had a spare unmarked vehicle in the back lot waiting the time when I need to bid it out for sale. It had been stripped of lights and equipment, but we fixed it up for his use.” The Commissioners approved the new lease. • The Commissioners agreed to hire a structural engineer to look at the third floor of the Hovey House. • Thornburg gave the following Workforce Development Report: National Unemployment is at 5.4%, Indiana Unemployment is at 4.4% and Posey County is at 3.2%. Dubois County is the lowest in our region at 2.7%. The top industries most affected by the percent of unemployment claims remain the same: Manufacturing, Construction, Retail, Administrative, and Food Service. • A Posey County Health Department Update was on the agenda, but no one was present from the agency to deliver it.

‘Maple Hill’ continued from Page A1 project has remained in limbo after spending about $5,000 to secure the additional 3.7 acres. He said around $18,000 was invested overall, including funds spent to clear the site and order the project site plans. “I’m not going to say that the previous council didn’t look at it, but it is kind of always like something else, something else, something else. This thing here...we need to either think about doing something or forget it,” he said. “That’s why I brought it up, to get the ball rolling.” Funds were and remain an issue. “It’s been all laid out and everything, but they don’t have money to build a road. It would be nice if we had a big donor. What it’s going to cost to build a road, I don’t know, but it’s not going to be cheap. They had it all cleared years ago and had a survey where the graves would lay and where the road would go, but the cost of getting the road built has halted any future expansion,” Werry said. He said he looked into possible grants that might be available to help with the project, but was told no existing grant programs fit their needs. Blaylock said a 2005 estimate of $16,000 to build the access road was most likely inaccurate.

“I don’t think you could build it then for $16,000 and today I know you can’t, “ he said. Plots at Maple Hill Cemetery currently cost $750. Increasing costs to help cover expenses isn’t really an option either, he said. “You’d never, ever make it,” he said. “I would never vote for putting on a tax for people to spend, I don’t know...I’m going to say $50,000 to build this. We have some money in different places that could be used. That’s why I thought we might as well do this. It’s something for the good of the people.” Blaylock requested authorization from his fellow council members to pursue price quotes for the work needed, which will include building infrastructure necessary to reach the expansion located just down Old Dam Road, at the council’s July meeting. “I will ask with this discussion that we don’t give up. We need to do some things out there. The cemetery is for the people of New Harmony and it’s been around for years and years and years. At times, it’s kind of sad. It’s going to take money to do it. This might be a thorn or it might be a good thing,” Blaylock told council members at the time. “I’m not asking for money today, but we need to be looking at this and do something.” Werry agreed. He said he has between 20 and 30 funerals at

Maple Hill Cemetery each year. He said he’s been out to the land set aside for the expansion and said that the project needs to be pursued. “For people who are from here, have lived here all their lives...Maple Hill is more likely where they will want to go. Newcomers to town, who knows what they want to do? There are people that have moved to someplace like Evansville that are over there, but still want to be buried here,” Werry said. “There are some people who moved to town and lived here for 40 or 50 years that came from the Oklahoma area with the oil boom. This is where they end up wanting to be buried. They are more New Harmony people than back where they’re from.” Blaylock said it all boils down to honoring the people of New Harmony. He has yet to turn down anyone requesting a plot at Maple Hill Cemetery and he doesn’t want to see it get to that point. “If someone comes and says they want four or six plots, we’d almost have to turn them away if they wanted to get them together. Whenever you see people or they call in here wanting a plot, I can’t sit around. I’m not the type,” Blaylock said.

‘School Board,’ continued from Page A1 events were conducted at all due to COVID cancellations and income was nil. “We didn’t even recoup our loss on the $50 permit fee,” Director Evans said with a shake of his head. In other action, the board: • confirmed the employment of Catherine Briody and Shala Collinsworth as food service workers at the high school, while Samantha Moore will work the same job at the junior high school. Allison King was hired to be the junior high yearbook sponsor at a half stipend. Noah Reich will be an assistant coach boys’ high school soccer. Addie and Paige Robinson will both be assistant junior high volleyball coaches on half stipend. • accepted the resignation, effective immediately, from Lisa Dixon as a junior high Extracurricular Supervisor. • accepted resignations from the following coaches: Nathan Groeninger , assistant high school baseball; Brett Duncan, assistant high school softball on half stipend; Lori Foster, assistant junior high girls’ basketball and Mike Salaman

as head girls’ high school tennis coach on half stipend. • adopted a resolution permitting sixteen personnel to attend a total of nine educational meetings. All but four were virtual. The only one involving students was Alecia Schmidt’s permission to attend with students the Livestock Skill-A-Thon at the Warrick County Fairgrounds on September 9. The FFA is paying the expenses. • Information to the board included the elementary school September Lunch Menu and a reminder that September 22 is a Staff Development Day with elementary school early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. Junior high will be dismissed at 1 p.m. and senior high at 1:10 p.m. • Two future board meetings are set to finish up the budget process. Monday, September 20, at 5:45 p.m will serve as the budget public hearing. Monday, October 4, at 5:45 p.m. The entrance to a nearly-full Maple Hill Cemetery in is slated to be the budget adoption meeting. Meetings take New Harmony. Photo by Trisha L. Lopez place in the Media Center of the high school.

‘Solar’ continued from Page A1 Lowe told Schopmeyer’s colleague Michael DiRienzo in an email that he’d had a trial at the end of June that delayed his response to DiRienzo’s requests and asked if he had any objection to an extension to August 8. DiRienzo responded on August 24, asking when to expect Lowe’s responses and notifying him that further legal action would be taken if those items were not received by the end of August. The lawsuit, which calls for the court to render the decisions of the commissioners and APC members regarding the Posey Solar Ordinance void due to “misconduct,” was filed with Posey County Superior Court on May 20. A change of venue to Vanderburgh County was later granted. “The willful and unreasonable actions of the defendants

with respect to improper communications between Tenaska and members of the APC, Board (of commissioners) and their legal counsel regarding the adopted solar ordinance and proposed solar amendment, as well as the self interest and conflicts of interests of Board Members (Bill) Collins and (Carl) Schmitz, should be reviewed by this court,” according to suit documents in the initial filing. “Plaintiffs, by counsel, request the court to enter a judgement declaring the defendants’ decisions and final actions on the adopted solar ordinance and proposed ordinance amendment void, enjoin consideration of pending (solar energy conversion systems) applications and receipt and consideration of future SECS applications and grant such other and further relief as is just and proper.”

‘Teacher Talk’ continued from Page A1 me, Western Governor’s University. They gave me a scholarship and I could study online with all books and tuition free. My mentor teachers and advisors were great and I learned so much from them. Mrs. MacMunn worked it out so that I could fill in for Mrs. Weatherford in Kindergarten and have it be my Student Teaching experience. I did my research paper and finished with my degree in sixteen months,” she recounted. “It was so hard to work on my class assignments and readings, while working as a teacher’s aide, and raise my family. Sometime I didn’t sit down in front of the computer to do my classwork until 10 p.m. to worked until past midnight. I just plugged on like a slow-moving snowplow pushing ahead. I was so glad to be finished,” she said in reflection. Rochelle resides just north of New Harmony on farm

land with her husband, Keith. He works for an agricultural tillage company and they raise pigs and cattle livestock. The couple has three children. Samuel is in his first year at Purdue University and Myles is an eighth grader at North

Posey Junior High School. Both boys are active wrestlers and Rochelle traveled to many meets to watch them grapple. Daughter Caroline is in the fourth grade. In her spare time (when she can find some), she enjoys

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Thanks A Lot Noah

I n h i s book Lett e r s From T h e Earth, Mark Twain has Noah making an extra trip in the Ark so he could save the houseﬂy that spreads typhoid fever. I could not ﬁnd any reference to scorpions in the Book of Genesis nor in the account of the Great Flood that also appears in the Quran. However, Noah, or in Arabic, Nuh, must have heroically preserved the “creature with the burning sting” as I stepped on one in our cabin at JPeg Osage Ranch last night. If Satan had stepped on a scorpion with bare cloven hoof, I bet he would have sent a scathing letter to heaven from his temporary banishment on Earth. Perhaps then either St. Michael or St. Gabriel, the Devil’s

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correspondents, might have pointed out to the Creator that His creation of the scorpion was a bust. The Latin name, scorpion, given to the eight-legged arachnid with the pinching front claws and the stinging tail aptly describes the menace that apparently has no value except to encourage one to wear shoes in the house. Except for me, scorpions have few natural enemies other than lizards and tarantulas; choose your poison. What I want to know is whom did Mother Nature put in charge of species extinction and why hasn’t She extinguished scorpions? Scorpions have been around for 435 million years and, I humbly suggest, that is long enough. According to Google (who else are you going to rely on), extinctions are a normal part of evolution. They occur naturally, periodically and somewhat regularly. We Homo sapiens would not be here if millions of other species, dinosaurs

for example, had not gone extinct before we came out of the primordial ooze two to three hundred thousand years ago after two to three million years of genetic iterations of hominids. I submit it is fair to ask Mother Nature, “What were you thinking?” Much like the White-Tailed Hornet of poet laureate Robert Frost’s poem, it appears to me whoever designed the scorpion should have gone back to the drawing board, or better yet, file thirteened the whole thing. The whitetailed hornet (or scorpion) might be viewed romantically by nature lovers who assume infallibility or even lovability in all of nature’s creations. But Frost (1874-1963) watched in disillusionment as a white-tailed hornet in search of a fly to eat repeatedly attacked both the head of a nail and Frost’s nose. As Frost concludes about nature and life in general, once we begin to see the fallibility of the natural world “reflected in the mud and even dust” we can no longer convince ourselves we humans are only a little lower than the angels and are probably no higher than creepy crawlers on the floor. The White-Tailed Hornet The white-tailed hornet lives in a balloon (nest) That floats against the ceiling of the woodshed Verse could be written on the certainty With which he penetrates my best defense Of whirling hands and arms about the head To stab me in the sneeze-nerve of a nostril I watched him where he swooped, he pounced, he struck; But what he found was just a nail head (not a fly). Won’t this whole instinct matter bear revision? To err is human, not to, animal. Or so we pay the compliment to instinct. ’Twas disillusion upon disillusion. In much the same manner as Frost’s hornet, did that scorpion on my cabin floor mistake me for either dinner or a possible

mate? Why bother me at all? When it should have been gainfully employed in more reasonable pursuits it was not using any reason and we both suffered for its frailty. The Greek astronomer Ptolemy identified the constellation Scorpius in the 2nd century A.D. Why didn’t Mother Nature take that as a clue to make scorpions extinct 2,000 years ago? Even Nancy Reagan with her reliance on astrology for advice to her husband on affairs of state might have used her influence to have “Scorpio” disappeared from our existence by bringing the power of the federal government to bear. After all, our federal government killed off generations of eagles and other more cuddly species than scorpions with DDT. Why did scorpions escape? I am glad the bison somehow miraculously survived mankind’s slaughter but do wonder what if any reason exists to preserve the scorpion. I guess it comes down to “Only the good die young” and we humans have been around about 430 million fewer years than the scorpion. We will probably be gone long before scorpions pass. On the other hand, perhaps I can convince Jeff Bezos and Amazon to help me market scorpions to the public as pets. Hey, entrepreneur Gary Dahl got rich back in the 1970’s by convincing people a rock could be a loving pet. Maybe a slogan such as “Get Your Zing Avoiding a Sting” could be catchy. Or maybe I could sell them as a great gift idea for misanthropic people or dry them out and make necklaces from them. I see all kinds of people sporting plastic human skulls on their belt buckles or as tattoos. Of course, if I were able to get such an enterprise going the government would just regulate it out of existence or tax it to death. Well, at least I could get rid of some of the crunchy little crustaceans that way. In the meantime, I guess I’ll just need to wear my shoes and watch my step. For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com Or “Like/Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegOsageRanch

amount of unreliable energy. It’s in the plans for two small gas turbines to be put in at A. B. Brown, those will produce 380 MW of reliable, clean energy, taking up way less land in a spot that is already owned by CenterPoint Energy! CenterPoint owns such a vast amount of land that they could put ﬁelds of solar panels on their own property. This project would be a complete waste, making a few people, the solar company and the energy company money. Yet, taking away so much from our beautiful county, putting the safety and wellbeing of many citizens and school children at risk, the sheer fact that if a ﬁre breaks out they “Let it burn.” That goes against Posey County’s

comprehensive plan. Posey County will loose $109,410,060. How is that economic growth? To me 3000 acre project will take up any chance of their being new growth in Marrs Township. The majority of this project sits near highway 62. I’d rather see economic growth with a new company (employing more than 4 people) a nice store or restaurant just taking up 50-100 acres. Thirty-ﬁve years is a long time, any farmer will tell you it take lots of time and money to get the ground ﬁt to farm. How many farmers will be willing to spend that time and money to return it to farmland? The sad thing is even if they do many future generations of farmers will not have the option to

farm due to these solar projects taking over. In 35 years people will pass, grandchildren will not live here, they will have no need for the land. Will CenterPoint even be in business? We have to open our eyes to know it’ll will never be farmland again! It’s a widespread issue that could completely ruin the future of farming and our county. My only hope is that our oﬃcials see beyond what the solar company is telling them, don’t give into the pressure from CenterPoint, listen to the majority of their citizens and vote this project down. For the future of our children, the future of Marrs Township and the future of our beloved Posey County. Sincerely, Misty Bishop

would not overrun the country? Why did we assume there would be an orderly withdrawal over an extended period of time? Shouldn’t we plan for a worst case scenario? When I was in the Intelligence Division on a combined Navy staﬀ we always incorporated worst case contingency planning. Why didn’t we have civilian and military aircraft available to airlift tens of thousands of people out of Afghanistan ? Why didn’t we have a plan to retain a presence at the vast and highly defensible facilities of the

Bagram Air Base in case it would be needed as part of the withdrawal? We rushed an Afghanistan withdrawal without comprehensive contingency planning. We have to support the National Resistance Forces in northern Afghanistan by supplying arms and material, which might keep the terrorists oﬀ balance and thwart attacks against us. Donald Moskowitz

Letters to the Editor Solar proposal opens eyes of resident To the Editor: Just putting things into perspective... it takes approximately 5,000 solar panels to produce one Megawatt. This project is planned to be 380 MW that’s approximately 1,900,000 solar panels that will cover farmland here in Posey County. It takes 5-10 acres to produce one Megawatt this project is set to be anywhere from 2,400 acres to 3,000 acres. The math blows me away! We are taking out of commission a vast amount of farmland where our food comes from, that AG business here in our county rely on, to be covered in 1,900,000 solar panels full of toxic chemicals, mined by slave labor, that we can’t even pronounce, to produce a puny

Highly Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal And Evacuation The United States (U.S.) believed the Afghan military would stand up to the Taliban, but over the years the Taliban has overcome Afghan forces in skirmishes in Afghanistan.; and the Taliban showed its prowess when it conquered Afghanistan in the 90s. On July 13, 2021, a month before the Taliban overran Afghanistan, U.S. embassy personnel sent a cable to Secretary of State Blinken warning him the Afghanistan government was collapsing and an evacuation of Americans and Afghans should start im-

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Life i s short. T h e b e s t we can do, is the best we can do. If we are doing our best, then what more can we expect from ourselves and others? Most people are doing the best they can with the information and abilities they have. There are some things we can change and some things we can’t. Learning to adjust or adapt with what we have and who we are often takes some time and eﬀort. We are all born some place to someone. Some of us are raised with less than others and some of us are raised

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with more than others. Many have a lot to overcome to merely survive in life while others seem to have it easy. Academics appear to come easier for some people while others have to study diligently just to make a passing grade. Some are lucky in life while others don’t seem so lucky. One of my dear friends is a multi-millionaire. He has a great house, wife and business galore. Over the last few years a young son was killed in a car wreck. A daughter was killed in a wreck and another died from natural causes. Many who don’t know the tragedies and heartache that he has experienced assume that his life is great and free from pain. I know he would trade everything he has to have his children back with him. He continues to get up in the morning. He

is still involved in his business, cares for his wife and cherishes his one remaining daughter. However, life is not as it may seem to some. Another dear friend has prospered with a large family and a successful business. His life looks good until you get to know him better. One of his sons committed suicide in front of him a couple of years ago. Another son recently died in an accident. Within weeks of his son’s accident, a grandson was killed in a car wreck. His pain is great. He goes through the motions day by day trusting God with his life and remaining children. It is difficult to understand why his family has suffered so much in recent days. Tears flow when he begins to talk about what his family has suffered. Life is not so easy to figure out. We think we

have the answers and then later in life realize we don’t know much at all. We thought we had life all ﬁgured out when we were very young but throughout the years life throws things at us that we can’t possibly see coming. Today, let’s all consider others. Be kind to our neighbors, acquaintances and people we meet along the way. A lot of people are hurting from disease, death, unemployment, life’s tragedies and more. Don’t judge people by their appearances or their mistakes. Life is not only ﬁlled with good, but often pain that most never see. What life seems to be and what life actually is are rarely the same. Contact Glenn at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com.

‘Things’ not always good but God is

Just like in these pictures storms can roll in outta nowhere. It was a beautiful day and then this storm rolled in then it all changed. Had wind, rain and hail. Some of our crops took a hard hit… it shows us just how much we aren’t in control. I was just yesterday looking at this ﬁeld of chile and admiring how good it looked, and in a few hours… now

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mediately. I agree with the decision to leave Afghanistan, but the execution of the withdrawal was terrible. What is astonishing is we did not have a contingency plan to protect the Kabul area by keeping troops in a perimeter around Kabul allowing for the evacuation of diplomats, American citizens and Afghans. If needed, another 10,000, or 20,000 or more troops and equipment should have been available for evacuation duty. Why did we take a chance the Taliban

mostly gone. This grain was some of the best I’ve grown and now it’s on the ground. Some of these watermelons were ready to cut again and you couldn’t see the melons for the vines… now you can see all the melons. Not sure if they will be able to harvest them or not. But I’m still above ground and breathing so I’ll live to ﬁght another day. Often times in life we have unexpected storms roll over us. We can cave in and let it get us down or we can stand and face them. P / E D P

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We seem to have lost all conﬁdence in God and the abilities that he can provide for us, and to stand ﬁrm and deal with things. Instead we look to pass the blame or look to others to solve our problems for us. If you don’t like the place you’re at in life… then change it, but wherever you’re at then be there… and I mean own it! Work your own way through it with his help and his only. Worship God through your fears. Worship him through your anxiety. Worship him through your worry.

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Worship him through your stress. Worship him through your tears. We have placed so much faith in man and in our government to take care of us, when what we need is to get back to God and gain back conﬁdence in his ability to take care of us. Faith in him gives us peace and the conﬁdence to solve many of our own problems ourselves. This life is only temporary… you can’t take it with you when you go. Things aren’t always good but God is good always!

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Ready to rumble... The Mount Vernon Cheer Team had a lot of extra help on hand Friday as they cheered the Wildcats on to their fourth win of the 2021 season. The cheerleaders were joined by about 80 future Wildcats on the track at Memorial Field. The children, in grades kindergarten through six, met the team at 4 p.m., and spent the afternoon learning chants, cheers and jumps to use during Mount Vernon’s match up with Jeffersonville that evening. They joined the cheer team in front of the tunnel as the football team took the field and cheered throughout the first quarter, ending with a full track performance of Wildcat Rumble. Registered campers were kindergartners Oanna Lamprich, Vera O’Daniel, Maizee Brothers, Hadley Wilson,

Morgan Cox, Savannah Ellis, Kinley Newman, Raelyn Beste, Ellen Schneider, Presley Jones, Hunter Angermeier, Kate Clowers, Aubrey Wright, Ella Schmidt, Addison Hopple, LaNiyah Warren, Ava Stewart, Paizley Summers, McKynzie Bourne, Madyson Bourne, Audrey Duckworth, Joely Oschman and Gabbie Word; ﬁrst graders Zoey Lee, JoAnna West, Natalie Stemple, KaMari Mosley, Bria Russelburg, Parker Ward, Henley Towers, Alana Wilson, Elizabeth Butz and Paige Denning; second graders Emma Clowers, Josie David, Presley Kuhn, Adilynn Kusturin, Sadie Gamache, Avery Schemel, Gracie Blume, Madison Cox, Paisley Lupfer, and Sedha Williams; third graders Kaylee Shelton, Faithlynn Traﬀord,

Iliza Ritzert, Ally Grimes, Hannah Schmidt, Kenadee Axley, Kendall Robb, Lauren Wellmeier, Sadie Valiant, MaKennah Washington, Kenzie Johnson, Gracelynn Fischer and Johnna Williams; fourth graders Liberty Buchanan, Arianna Wilson, Abby West, Jensyn David, Landry Suedmeyer, Addison Stemple, Jaclynn Carter, Oakley Kuhn, Kourtlynn Wilson, Olive Muller, Reagan Mattingly, Brylee Daws, Leah Lemberg, Emelyn Reese, Olivia Wilson and Nevaeh White; ﬁfth graders Deni Lynn Tucker, Elaina Lupfer, Olivia Brass, Sadie Jamison, Jayla Reinitz and Lily Watzlavik; and sixth graders Maddie Mandel, Colbie Buchanan and Reagan Denning. Photo by Garry Beeson

Mount Vernon River Days proclaimed success in 2021 By Lois Mittino Gray It was Americana at its best on a day remembered as one of the country’s worst. The Mount Vernon Rivers Days Festival Parade on Saturday, September 11 was a beautiful blend of blue skies, flags flapping in the breeze, firetruck and police sirens wailing, and zany Hadi Funster Car tricks delighting children as they scrambled to pick up thrown candy. What fun. The Grand Marshal of the afternoon parade was the city firetruck named after former Mayor Jackson Higgins, who passed away this year. The parade featured floats, first responder emergency vehicles, the Marching Wildcats high school band, gymnasts, politicians, county royalty, scout troops, and those crazy Hadi Funster cars and the Shrine calliope. Two therapy horses trailed the rear of the parade marching down Main Street, followed by the Mount Vernon Street Department as their cleanup crew. River Days Chairman Kay Kilgore was thrilled with the festival turnout. She said 63 vendors were present, many food trucks served a lot of good fare, the Smoke on the Ohio barbeque cookoff went well, and the fireworks Friday evening were awesome. In addition, there was the Pet Parade, music concerts, a car and antique tractor show and a morning Color Run. Regina Simms won the half pot raffle, collecting $3,660 in winnings. Sherry Rapp was the lucky winner of a thousand dollars in the Saint Matthew “Ducks on the Ohio” race when her rubber ducky was pulled from the waters of the Ohio River. She said she purchased two

ducks, one for her and one for her husband, and was elated to learn hers won, especially since it was her birthday week. Don Kleinschmidt, Pony Express Mustang and Classic Ford Club, organizer of the Classic Car Show said there were about 65 vehicles on display. He said about 25 entries won awards with “Best of Show” going to Nick Fuelling for his 1971 C-10 Chevrolet pickup truck. “Everybody had such a great time seeing each other and their cars again, that it was okay for our Ford group to give it away to a Chevy,” Kleinschmidt teased. In the evening, a somber and moving ceremony was held in honor of the first responders and citizens who died in the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center tragedy. Hushed participants sat and listened amidst prayers and poems, haunting bagpipe solos, a bugled ‘Taps,’ and a 21 gun salute provided by Owen Dunn 5 American Legion Honor Guard. To close the festival, money was awarded by the “Pay It Forward” committee to eight county not-for-profit organizations. The award committee, consisting of Mary Hoehn Rhoades, Barb Smith, and Nicole Thompson, decided in lieu of presenting one big check to only one group this year, all eight applicants would receive a $250 donation award. Representatives from all eight were on hand to accept their check. The octet of winners are: Mount Vernon Ministerial Association, Posey County Historical Society, New Harmony Tri-Kappa, Mount Vernon Youth Baseball, Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus, Kiwanis Club of Poseyville, Saint Wendel Knights of Colum-

Pictured are recipients of Pay It Forward during the Mount Vernon River Days closing ceremony on Saturday evening. From left to right: Barb Smith, Karen Blaylock, Melanie Edling, Betty Cohoon, Diana Simkins, Joanie Watzlavik, Carol Scaraﬁa, Reverend Allen Rutherford, Jane Salzman, Mary Rhoades, James Reynolds, and Teresa Mossbarger. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray bus 282, and the Posey County Council on Aging. Chairman Kilgore wished to thank her

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Wildcats are impressive in big win By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon football is off to its best start to a season since 1990 following a 35-13 victory over the Class 5A Jeffersonville Red Devils. The seventh-ranked 3A Wildcats (4-0) overcame a rocky first half to outscore the Red Devils 21-0 in the second half en route to the senior night victory. “This week’s win was a special one. With it being senior night and it being a brand new opponent, there were a ton of unknown factors going into the game which made me personally pretty anxious,” Mount Vernon coach Luke Messmer said. “We had been fantastic before Friday in regards to turnovers, then came out and had about the worst start to a game we could’ve had. However, our guys weathered the storm and kept fighting despite our poor start and Jeffersonville making some plays. When we were able to score and take the one-point lead into the half, that made the whole team feel good about our chances in the second half. If we could play that poorly and still have a lead, we knew we were going to be okay.” Mount Vernon entered week four of the regular season without a turnover, but struggled to take care of the ball throughout the first half, turning it over three times to Jeffersonville. Despite the uncharacteristic turnovers, the Wildcats were still able to find the end zone twice in the first half. Senior River Snodgrass scored in the second quarter on a 29-yard run. Sophomore quarterback Nicot Burnet, back after a minor injury sidelined him in week three’s win against Princeton, added another touchdown with a 9-yard run just before the half. A pair of extra points from sophomore Logan Dutkiewicz gave Mount Vernon a 14-13 advantage

at the break. Mount Vernon’s defense flexed its muscles At right, Brady Hook in the second half, keeping Jeffersonville out looks for a few more yards of the end zone for the remainder of the con- during Friday night’s win. test and allowing the Red Devils (1-2) just 16 Below, the coverage is rushing yards on 16 carries. extremely tight on this pass The Wildcats had 421 total yards of offense play Friday evening from on the night and limited Jeffersonville to 142. Jeﬀersonville. However, Senior Jayden Wilson kicked off Mount Wildcat Jayden Wilson Vernon’s offense in the third quarter, scoring was able to maintain his on a 19-yard pass by Burnett. The extra point concentration and come by Dutkiewicz extended the Wildcats lead 21up with a big catch in the 13. Wildcat’s big win. Photo by Mount Vernon’s defense stepped up Garry Beeson throughout the half. After forcing a Jeffersonville punt and an interception by junior Colton Lippe on the next two Red Devil drives, Snodgrass did what he’s done all season...put points on the board. Two Snodgrass touchdown runs put the Wildcats on top 35-13. Burnett rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown and was 12-18 for 184 yards and a touchdown. Snodgrass finished the night with 95 yards rushing and three touchdowns and six catches for 98 yards. “The 4-0 start is awesome. We fell just short of that last season with the tough loss at Owensboro Catholic, so our guys really wanted to get over the hump and get this one,” Messmer said. “Our younger guys dug a little deeper for our seniors and our seniors weren’t going to let anyone get by not playing their hearts out. Anytime you get to be a part of ‘first time since’ things, that’s exciting, that’s special. It’s a credit to the work of our players all offseason and the work of our entire coaching staff in preparing their tails off each week to put our kids in position to be successful.” Up next for the Wildcats is a homecoming showdown with Forest Park (2-2) at 6:30 p.m., Friday.

Vikings remain unbeaten with 35-14 homecoming win By Chris Morlan This years’ homecoming started off a little different than any other North Posey football ceremony has in the past. The evening started off with a parade with many floats traveling on the track around the football field. It was a packed house at Joe Gengelbach Field last Friday night for the North Posey football game against the Tell City Marksmen. Also, congratulations to this year’s football king/queen winners Clay Douglas and Kennedy Gauer. Tell City won the coin flip and decided to receive the ball to start the first quarter. On the Marksmen’s first offensive drive, the Vikings defense shut them down and force them to punt. With 4:54 left in the first quarter, Harold Bender threw a 10-yard pass to Dalton Reidford for the first touchdown of the game. Reidford’s extra point kick was good and the Vikings led 7-0. At the end of the first quarter, North Posey had a 7-0 advantage. During the start of the second quarter, Tell City had the ball and ran on most plays down the field. A few costly penalties hurt the Vikings and allowed the Marksmen to score on a Trent Call quarterback sweep to the end zone. The Tell City extra point kick was no good. With 10:52 left in the second quarter, North Posey led 7-6. Fifty-eight seconds later, Jed Galvin caught a 71-yard pass from Harold Bender for a North Posey touchdown. Reidford’s extra point kick was good and with 9:54 left in the first half, North Posey was up 14-6. On the next Tell City possession, the Marksmen were forced to punt the ball. North Posey got the ball

back. On the first play of the offensive possession, Dalton Reidford caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from Bender for another Viking score. Reidford’s extra point kick was good and with 9:03 left in the second quarter. North Posey had a 21-6 advantage. That was two Viking touchdowns in 51 seconds. Tell City used a lot of the clock when they got the ball back mostly on running plays. It looked like North Posey’s defense stopped Tell City. Then one of the officials threw a flag for a facemask call on the Vi-

kings. A few plays later, Tell City scored with 2:44 left in

ball to start the third quarter. The Vikings could not move

“We were short-handed with some guys missing due to injury and a lot of guys stepped up. Proud of our effort, great atmosphere and community support.” --Coach Waylon Schenk the second quarter on a 15yard run by Trent Call. Tell City went for the two-point conversion and they scored. At the halftime break, North Posey led 21-14. North Posey received the

the ball to start the period. Tell City struggled to get their offense going and punted the ball to North Posey. On the first play of that offensive drive, Jed Galvin took the handoff from Har-

old Bender and ran the ball 38-yards for a touchdown to extend the Viking lead. Reidford’s extra point kick was good and North Posey had a 28-14 advantage with 4:37 left in the third quarter. The Marksmen were forced to punt on their next possession. On the Vikings first play of offense, Bender pitched the football to Galvin. Galvin ran toward the sideline, stopped and threw a pass to Reidford for a 75-yard score. After three quarters, North Posey led 35-14. The fourth quarter displayed no points for either team. Tell City was unable to move the ball down the field and North Posey ran the ball to use up the clock. North Posey won by the final score of 35-14. The Vikings are now 4-0 on the season and should move inside the

top ten of the new Associated Press Class 2A poll. “Another great team effort,” North Posey coach Waylon Schenk said. “We were short-handed with some guys missing due to injury and a lot of guys stepped up. Proud of our effort, great atmosphere and community support.” For the game, Jed Galvin had 17 carries for 147 yards and one touchdown. Galvin also had one reception for 71 yards and a touchdown, along with one pass for 75 yards and a score. Dalton Reidford had eight catches for 160 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, Reidford had one interception. Harold Bender completed 15 of his 25 passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns. Devin Lintzenich had five receptions for 52 yards.

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Lady Vikes come out of quarantine, fall to Memorial By Chris Morlan After a ten-day break with the North Posey volleyball team under quarantine, on Thursday night, the Lady Vikings got the chance to play again at home against the Evansville Memorial Lady Tigers. The Lady Tigers are coached by former North Posey coach Madison Aiton. The atmosphere at North Posey was loud especially in the student section. During this game, North Posey looked a little rusty from being unable to practice for ten days and things were not clicking like normal. North Posey lost to Memorial in four sets 22-25, 25-20, 24-26 and 23-25. All four sets were close and could have went either way. For being off the court for many days, the Lady Vikings fought hard and were in every set. “It was a tough game,” North Posey coach Natalie Macaulay said. “You hate to lose games, but I hope that we learned something from this one. We have to start from the beginning and play hard all 25 points and not try to play catch up for the entire match. Erin (Hoehn) had a solid game with her serve receive and hitting. Julia (Fullop) again made great contacts at the net. When those two are hitting, it can make for a tough night for our competition. All sets were so close, the game could of went either way. We will learn from this and hope to get better from it moving forward.” Evansville Memorial 3, North Posey 1 22-25, 25-20, 24-26, 23-25 Kills (41): Julia Fullop 15, Erin Hoehn 12, Emma Hall 5, Addison Fullop 4, Jenna Rhineburger 4, Claire Koester 1 Aces (8): Addison Fullop 2, Julia Fullop 2, Jenna RhineNorth Posey Viking senior Claire Koester prepares to burger 2, Ashton Elpers 1, Erin Hoehn 1 serve during volleyball action this week. The Vikings fell to Blocks (6): Jenna Rhineburger 4, Emma Hall 1, Addison Memorial to bring their record to 9-3. Photo by Dave Pearce Fullop 1

Digs (141): Erin Hoehn 45, Julia Fullop 35, Ashton Elpers 31, Addison Fullop 12, Claire Koester 11, Jenna Rhineburger 4, Ava Lowe 2, Emma Hall 1 Assists (35): Addison Fullop 33, Ashton Elpers 1, Erin Hoehn 1 North Posey’s season record fell to nine wins and two losses. Memorial improved to ten wins and three losses on their season. This week, the Lady Vikings play on Tuesday at home against Evansville Reitz with the junior varsity playing at 5:30 p.m. and varsity game starting around 7 p.m. On Thursday, North Posey plays again at home against South Spencer with the junior varsity playing at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity game starting around 7 p.m. During the junior varsity game, the Lady Vikings were shut down by the Memorial Lady Tigers in two sets by the scores of 19-25 and 13-25. “It was a rough night for the junior varsity team,” North Posey Junior Varsity coach Vanessa Fullop said. “I was very disappointed with their play as a whole. We are just not playing well as a team at this point. Our serve receive struggled all night which makes it challenging to run on offense. We will keep working and I’m hopeful a couple leaders emerge on the court. I believe that could make a big difference for us.” North Posey’s season record is now five wins and three losses. Evansville Memorial 2, North Posey 0 19-25, 13-25 Kills (10): Kaity Oakley 4, Sybil Renshaw 2, Ashleigh Blankenship 1, Alyssa Heath 1, Livie Maier 1, Carly Douglas 1 Aces (1): Livie Maier 1 Blocks (0): None Digs (62): Livie Maier 18, Sybil Renshaw 16, Ava Lowe 8, Ashleigh Blankenship 7, Jade Mueller 6, Carly Douglas 4, Alyssa Heath 2, Laney Owens 1

Viking boys’ soccer team captures first win of the season By Chris Morlan North Posey went to Boonville last Tuesday night to play against the Pioneers in a conference matchup. Over the last few seasons, Boonville has controlled the series between them and the Vikings. That all changed last week, when the Vikings defeated the Pioneers 2-1 to claim their first win of the season. This game was locked at 0-0 going to halftime. Boonville’s Seth Williams scored the only Pioneer goal of the night with the assist going to Blake Herr for a 1-0 lead. Senior Landon Epley made a corner kick that allowed Kaleb Herke to tie the game at 1-1. Shortly after that play, Riley Basham got involved and scored the Vikings second goal of the game to give North Posey a 2-1 lead. Kaleb Herke was credited for the assist on the Basham goal. Currently, Kaleb Herke lead the Vikings in points. North Posey improved their season record to one win, three losses and one tie. Boonville fell to three wins and six losses on

their season. “Good win for us,” North Posey coach Catherine Broshears said. “We have been really happy with how the team has played over the last three games. Hoping this will set us up for success in the next few games.” The Vikings were back at home last Thursday evening for a conference matchup against the Pike Central Chargers. This game stayed scoreless for the entire first half. During the second half, with 20:22 left in the game. Riley Basham scored the first goal of the game on a penalty kick to give the Vikings a 1-0 lead. This game looked like North Posey was going to hold off the Chargers for the win. With 50.2 seconds left in the second half, Pike Central scored a goal to tie the game up at 1-1. All conference games cannot be decided by a tie and must continue into overtime. In overtime, neither team scored a goal in the first seven minutes. This forced a second overtime. Pike Central scored a goal with 4:18 left in the second overtime to take a 2-1 lead. North Posey could not get anything going in the final min-

utes and lost this game by a goal. North Posey falls to 1-4-1 on the season, while Pike Central improves to 5-4-1. For the game, North Posey took 14 shot on goal. Pike Central had 13 shots on goal. Viking goalkeeper Christian Greene fielded 13 shots with 11 saves. The Vikings had three corner kicks, committed six fouls and were offsides two times. Pike Central 2, North Posey 1 Teams 1 2 1OT 2OT F North Posey 0 1 0 0 1 Pike Central 0 1 0 1 2 Goals: None Penalty Kicks Scored: Riley Basham 1 Assists: None Goalkeeping: Christian Greene 12 saves on 14 fielded shots Shots/Shots on Goal: Riley Basham 7-7, Carlos Perez 3-3, Logan Herke 1-1, Kaleb Herke 1-1, Keegan Meritt 1-1, Jonathan Dill 1-1

Mount Vernon tennis picks up pair of wins this week By Trisha L. Lopez The Mount Vernon tennis team battled to pick up a 3-2 victory against Evansville Bosse on the road Thursday and finished third in the Mount Vernon invite on Saturday. “The whole team has worked hard this week to focus on their strengths and play to them,” Wildcats coach Scott Smith said. “I think that’s what allowed us to be successful at Bosse and in our invite. “Our No. 2 Doubles team of Daniel Juncker and Nic Ghiotti have gelled in the past couple weeks and I think that’s evident in their win at Bosse. Also impressive was the face that they were undefeated in the MV invite. We got to see a strong performance by new doubles partners Braxton Daws and Nolan Fischer at No. 1 as well, which is what you hope to see at the halfway point of the season.” The Wildcats pushed past tough 4-1 losses to Mater Dei

NP Football Club ‘Walk of Champions” The North Posey Football Club is putting together an ongoing fundraiser called the ‘Walk of Champions.’ It will honor former football players, coaches, cheerleaders, program supporters, et al. A new fieldhouse has been built where the old tennis courts used to be located (between the baseball and football fields). The grassy area between the fieldhouse exit and the football field entrance will be ‘bricked’ in honor of the personnel previously mentioned and coined the ‘Walk of Champions.’ The football team will traverse this Walkway as they exit the dressing room on game nights. The initial laying of bricks occurred in July of 2021. Additions will occur thereafter as indicated. Each brick is 4” x 8” with three lines of personal information, 16 characters per line. The cost is $25 per brick. A larger 8” x 8” brick is also available for $50 per brick.

and Heritage Hills earlier in the week to come together with strong showings against Bosse, Forest Park, Evansville Harrison and Wood Memorial. “I expect us to carry this momentum into a week of tough conference matches,” Smith said. The Wildcats will host North Posey tonight, Princeton on Thursday and travel to Washington to face the host Hatchets and South Spencer on Saturday. Mount Vernon Invite Scores Wildcats vs. Forest Park (FP) Landon Marks def. Rylan Paul 3-6, 7-6, 10-2 (MV) Adam Burke def. Elijah Brosmer, 6-2, 4-6, 10-7 (FP) Kris Fuhrman def. Alessandro Bommarito, 5-7, 6-2, 10-4 (FP) Pastenheimer/Fleck def. Daws and Fischer, 6-4, 6-4. (MV) Juncker and Ghiotti def. Tretter/Abell, 6-2, 6-4

Wildcats vs Wood Memorial (MV) Paul def. Alton Falls 7-6(4), 6-2 (WM) Carter Miller def. Burke, 6-2, 7-5 (MV) Bommarito def. Lucas Gress, 6-0, 6-0. (MV) Daws and Fischer def. Gress/Lee, 7-5, 6-2. (MV) Juncker and Ghiotti def. Clark/Henry, 6-2, 6-2 Mount Vernon vs. Evansville Bosse (MV) Burke def. Derek Temple, 6-0, 6-0 (MV) Bommarito def. Matt Wagner, 6-0, 6-1 (EB) Dredon Nunn def. Taylor Jarvis, 6-3, 7-5 (MV) Juncker and Ghiotti def. Davis/Banks, 6-1, 6-2 (EB) Faucet Ferguson def. Nolan Fischer and Hunter Spalding, 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 JV (EB) Jaxston Raben def. Luke Pollard, 4-0 (EB) Raben def. Matt Stidham, 4-2

Viking tennis back on track with sweep By Chris Morlan After losing two contest last week. The North Posey boys’ tennis team rebounded back and defeated the South Spencer Rebels on the road last Tuesday afternoon for the final score of 5-0. Max Renshaw remained undefeated this season. Renshaw beat Trey Embry (South Spencer) 6-0, 6-0 in the One Singles match. Chase Krohn won the Two Singles match by defeating Houston Compton (South Spencer) in two sets 6-1, 6-1. In the Three Singles match, Luke Scheller beat Cole Wheatley (South Spencer) in two sets 6-3, 6-1. During the One Doubles match, Jacob Downey/Jaden Englert defeated Noah Bunner/Kyle Morgan (South Spencer) in two sets 6-2,

6-1. Vince Scheller/Austin Schmitt won the Two Doubles match against Collin Lester/Jaxon Seneff (South Spencer) in two sets 6-3, 6-3. Last Wednesday afternoon, the Vikings played at home against the Tecumseh Braves. This was a close contest and the Vikings come up short and lost 3-2. Max Renshaw continued his unbeaten streak and defeated Dax Bailey (Tecumseh) in two sets 6-2, 6-1 in the One Singles match. During the Two Singles match, Reece Wicks (Tecumseh) beat Chase Krohn in two sets 6-4, 6-3. In the Three Singles match, Cody Pemberton (Tecumseh) beat Troy Holzmeyer in two sets 6-1, 6-3. For the One Doubles match, Jacob Werremeyer/

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DJ DuPont (Tecumseh) defeated Jacob Downey/Jaden Englert in two close sets 7-5, 6-4. Luke Scheller/Austin Schmitt won the Two Doubles match in three sets 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4. North Posey played at home for the second straight day against the Evansville North Huskies. This matchup was very lopsided with the Huskies beating the Vikings four matches to one. North Posey junior Max Renshaw kept his undefeated season alive against the Huskies. In the One Singles match, Renshaw defeated Cole Decker (Evansville North) in two sets 6-1, 6-1. During the Two Singles match, Will Cusic (Evansville North) beat Chase Krohn in two sets 6-3, 6-0. Luke Scheller NORTH POSEY

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Wildcat Nicot Burnett rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown and was 12-18 for 184 yards and a touchdown in Friday’s win over Class 5A Jeffersonville.

North Posey’s No. 1 singles tennis player Max Renshaw remains undefeated and has given up only three games all season long in tennis action. That’s the equivalent of 15 out of 18 shut-out games.