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Tuesday September 18, 2012
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Volume 132 Edition 38
Area crop projections continue to look bleak Writer’s group rescheduled The nonfiction writers’ group meeting has been reset for Sunday, Sept. 30, 1:30 p.m. at the Alexandrian Public Library, in Mount Vernon.
Posey bands excel In week two of the Indiana high school marching season, North Posey High School was the first school to march in competition at the first invitational hosted by Evansville Harrison High School in the new Romaine Stadium. The Vikings, performing in Class A, took home a second place trophy. Second year Drum Major, Curtis Cleek, also, received his first caption award for Best Drum Major. After competing in Evansville, the Vikings headed back to Poseyville to host the twenty-first annual Field of Dreams invitational. There the Vikings performed in exhibition, not competition, for a score before the judges. The Mount Vernon band performed in Class AAA at North Posey. The Wildcats received a first place trophy. Other caption awards received by Mount Vernon were Best Auxiliary and Best Percussion.
Special to the News Corn and soybean yield projections decreased Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, as the nation’s Corn Belt continues to suffer through the worst drought since at least 1956. According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture Crop Production report, the nation’s corn crop could be just 10.7 billion bushels, down less than one percent from the Aug. 10 report and 13 percent from 2011. Those numbers represent the smallest corn crop since 2006. While the corn yield projections declined, Purdue Extension agri-
cultural economist Chris Hurt said they didn’t drop as much as expected compared with the August report. “The surprise was on the corn market. Corn yields were not dropped very much – about sixtenths of a bushel per acre,” Hurt said. “What we saw is that in the primary Midwest, especially Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska, the yields all came down some. But in the southern tier of states, we actually saw an increase in yields, so we kind of had an offset.” Soybean production was fore-
cast at 2.63 billion bushels, down 2 percent since August and 14 percent from 2011. The projections are slightly less than what Hurt said markets anticipated. Indiana’s corn and soybean yield projections held steady from August to September. The USDA anticipated 605 million bushels of corn, down 28 percent from 2011. Indiana soybeans were projected at 184.6 million bushels, down 22 percent from 2011. Wednesday corn markets were bearish on the heels of the release of the USDA report, but soybean
Stewartsville United Methodist Church will be holding its annual chowder Saturday, October 6th. Serving will begin at 4 pm. Bring your container for carry-out or dine in the basement where chowder, hot dogs, hamburgers, pie, cake, and drinks will be served. Whole pies and cakes will also be available.
Boy Scout run/walk set
Fire station open house Come check out the Poseyville Fire Station and meet the members on Sunday, Oct. 7.. We will have the Survive Alive house, Snow Cones, Popcorn, Sparky the Fire Dog and a Bounce House. Bring the kids and grandkids and come learn about Fire Safety. For the adults we will have a Chinese Auction, although you can have popcorn and snow cones too.
Viking night is Thursday It is Viking night at North Posey Junior High on Thursday. This is a spirit filled day for the students filled with games and competitions to support the football, volleyball and cross country teams.
MVHS Class of 87 to meet Please plan to attend the Mount Vernon High School 25-year reunion at Hawg ‘n Sauce Patio at 6 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 22. The cost is $25 per person. Please confirm reservations by sending your $25/ person or $50/couple to: Donett (Heberer) May at 4 Old Orchard Road, Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620. Please make checks payable to “Class of 1987.” If you have questions, please call 838-8871, or email: mayfamily@insightbb.com. Be sure to join our MVHS-Class of 1987 Alumni Facebook Group.
MVHS Class of 67 to meet Mount Vernon Class of 1967 will be having their 45-year reunion Sept. 22 at Western Hills Country Club in Mount Vernon. Reunion starts at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. For those who have not received an invitation or with questions, call Stan Billman at 453-3203 or John Stephan at 449-5000.
Historical Society to meet The Posey County Historical Society will have its meeting on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. in the Historical Society Room (Door 4) at Hedges Central. The room will be open from 8:30 a.m. until meeting time for those who want to browse the collection.
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Posey begins to feel sting of extra EMS ambulance
Stewartsville Chowder is Oct. 6
Boy Scout Troop 387 will host a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 29 during Autumnfest. We hope to make this an annual event. A Facebook event has been created under: Boy Scout Troop 387-5K Run.
futures prices jumped. Cash corn prices for new crop ranged from $7.75 to $8 per bushel, while new crop-cash soybean prices averaged between $17 and $17.50 in Indiana. Hurt said the report can give corn and soybean growers some insight for marketing the crops. “As we think about marketing, there certainly are some differences between corn and soybeans,” he said. “For corn, current bids into the storage season are relatively flat going across the fall and into the
These clowns helped St. Francis Church members and visitors celebrate the church’s 125th anniversary on Sunday. Pictured are Rosie Heathcotte (Giggles), Margaret Shaffer (Baggie), Carol Collins (Birdie), Linda Schenk (Sparkles), Hazel Tepool (Spotter), and Charlotte Wehmer (Hobie). Photo by Dave Pearce
Work continues on Poseyville Town Hall By Valerie Werkmeister The September 12, Poseyville Town Council meeting was short and sweet as board member Steve Ahrens was unable to attend the meeting. However, Ron Fallowfield and Bruce Baker were present and quorum was met in order to continue with the meeting. Julie Mayo of the Poseyville Utility office announced a new gas tracker for August, September and October consumption months would create a 10 percent decrease on utility bills in September, October and November. The board approved the new gas tracker rate of 0.08193/ccf. The council approved a request
by Chris Neaveill, Poseyville Volunteer Fire Department Chief to add a new member. Chris Klostermann was recently voted in by the fire department membership. The council also approved ordinance 2012-09-12-01 to adopt the budget. Poseyville advertised $537,006 for their overall budget estimate. Work will soon continue on the new town hall that was begun during the summer. Baker stated he had recently spoken to ECI Construction in regards to the project. They will resume work this week and intend to stay at the job site until the project is completed. Approval of ordinance 2012-08-
15-01 was tabled until Attorney William H. Bender completes his review of the Fair Housing Ordinance. The ordinance is already mandated by federal law and council members questioned the need for their approval. A fall town-wide yard sale will be held on October 6. Anyone who would like to have a garage sale location included on a map must have the information to Janet Staley by September 21. Staley can be contacted at 874-3168. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 10, at 4:30 p.m. in the Poseyville Community Center.
By Valerie Werkmeister Members of the Posey County Council met September 11, to approve a number of routine matters. Posey County Prosecutor Travis Clowers appeared before the council to request approval to transfer $1,440 his office had received as a result of plea agreement due to illegal drug charges. The funds were recovered during the execution of a search warrant. Clowers was also given authorization to spend $2,500 to cover expenses required to pay for experts who testified in court. Probation officer Rodney Fetcher requested an additional $35,000 appropriation to pay for pauper attorney fees. He stated the fees were incurred during the defense of a person recently convicted of murder. The attorney’s fee was approximately $20,000. He added that he anticipates he will need an additional $10,000-$15,000 and will return next month for this request. The council approved his request. Council members also approved a request from Larry Thompson for an additional $70,000 for Emergency Medical Services. Thompson admitted this was largely due to overtime pay while some of his employees were on medical leave or maternity leave. He also requested an additional appropriation of $40,000 from county general to part-time pay. “A large portion of this overtime is due to the fourth ambulance in Posey County. The public needs to
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Pearison, Inc. recognized for contributions By Valerie Werkmeister It’s a good feeling to know when you are doing something good. The Posey County community can take pride in knowing that their contributions, big or small, helped the American Cancer Society’s North Posey Relay for Life team meet their goal this year. The fundraising season officially wrapped up on August 31, with North Posey bringing in a total of $79,135. The total amount each team raised this year are as follows: All Star Merchants - $4,191.59; Class of 2013 - $2,507.03; Relay Committee – 561.64; Cookin’ Friends - $3,689.09; CSB State Bank - $3,769.59; Dollar General - $2,755.63; Hopf Family $10,669.59; Jeepsters - $1,152.34; North Posey High School $1,808.54; North Elementary - $2,653.59; One Stop Express - $3,346.37; Pearisons, Inc. $10,165.00; Posey County Liquor - $537; Robinson Twp. Conservation Club - $3,220.80; Schmitt Family - $1,721.74; St. Francis Xavier Church - $5,101.97; St. Paul’s United Methodist Church - $2,518.05; Tepool Family - $3,099.99; Tops - $2,413.71; Tri-Kappa - $2,004.59; Viking Wrestlers - $2,240.89; ZionLippe United Church of Christ $6,413.64.
Carolyn Higginson of the North Posey Relay for Life team presents an award to Jay Pearison of Pearison, Inc. for his company's contribution of $10,165. Pearison stated the company offered chances for extra perks at the office such as an extra paid vacation day to employees who made a donation. Pearison also matched their employee contributions. Photo by Valerie Werkmeister “We are extremely proud of the tinue through December 2013. her sisters, Mary Peach as event hard work and effort that our com- The American Cancer Society has chair and Judy Baehl as co-chair. munity puts into our relay event decided to change to a calendar The two top fundraising teams, each year. I am so thankful to year schedule rather than a fiscal the Hopf family and Pearisons, live in such a giving community,” year schedule. Inc., were recognized for their Next year’s event will take outstanding efforts in donating North Posey event chairperson place on June 8 and 9 and North over $10,000 in contributions. Carolyn Higginson said. Fundraising for the 2013 event Posey High School. Higginson Each team recently received a spehas officially started and will con- will pass her leadership role onto cial award.
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