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New Harmony’s Wiltshire faces attempted murder charge By Dave Pearce A Posey County man learned that he will be charged with four felony charges after his first court appearance late this week in Posey County Court. Paul Wilshire, a 70-year-old resident of New Harmony will face charges of Attempted Murder, a Level 1 felony; Two counts of Intimidation, each Level 5 felonies; and Pointing a Firearm, a Level Six Felony. During his probable cause appearance, Posey Circuit Court Judge Craig Goedde set bond at $1 million cash. Wiltshire’s initial hearing was slated for 1 p.m. on Monday. The Indiana State Police has handled the investigation and a Probable Cause Affidavit was filed on Thurs-

Paul Wiltshire day. According to the Affidavit, the following did occur at 612 Short Street

in New Harmony. “Posey County Dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 6:46 p.m. on September 18, 2021. Based on this call, the Dispatch center dispatched Posey County Units to respond to 612 Short St. in New Harmony for a welfare check. The 911 caller identifiedherself as Amanda Hirsch and told the dispatcher that she had just received a call from Paul Wiltshire. Hirsch continued to explain to the dispatcher that Paul Wiltshire was telling her on the phone that he was going to kill her mother, Kathy Wiltshire, and then himself.” He further threatened to kill Hirsch if she came to theresidence. The initial arriving officers were Posey County Sheriff’s Office Depu-

ties Kendle Tieken, Matthew Davis, Shane Martin, and Bryan Hicks. Their arrival was denoted by Dispatch at approximately 6:53 p.m. The deputies described their approach to the residence as cautiousbecause of the possibility of encountering an armed suspect. Deputy Shane Martin described seeing Paul Wiltshire through the glass in theenclosed front porch area with what he believed was a silver metallic handgun in his hand. Wiltshire turned and pointed the gun at Deputy Shane Martin. Martin yelled out that Wiltshire had a gun. Deputy Bryan Hicks was approaching and yelling commands to Paul Wilshire to show his hands and drop the gun. Hicks was near and somewhat behind a pickup truck

facing the front of the residence and yelling commands using the name “Paul”. Martin heard gunshots being fired from what he believed to be the residence¨ as well as he observed a muzzle flash coming from Deputy Hicks’ handgun. Martin saw Hicks fall backwards and said he believed that Hicks was shot. Martin also fired toward the glass area of the front porch of the residence where he last saw Wiltshire. Upon hearing the gunfire¨ Deputies Kendle Tieken and Matthew Davis moved from the rear of the residence to the front of the house. Deputies Kendle Tieken and Deputy Matthew Davis moved back around toward

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Posey gathers in mind, body, and spirit for Deputy Hicks By Dave Pearce Perhaps the world could have learned something Sunday evening from Posey County. As the sun set on the Posey County Courthouse, a large crowd gathered…not to talk about the things that divide them but rather one common cause for which they could unite. That cause was a prayer vigil, a celebration of hope for the recovery of Posey County Sheriff Deputy Bryan Hicks. Hicks remains in critical condition following a shooting last week in New Harmony. The 41-year-old deputy was shot in the head and remains in Deaconess Hospital. Little is being given out about his condition except that he remains alive and only time will tell the severity of his injuries. Organized by the Posey County FOP Auxiliary and the Rev. Bryan Thompson, pastor of the Point Township Church of the Nazarene, the service was open to the public and on this beautiful evening, Posey County residents showed up to show support. A huge American flag was in place on Main Street in Mount Vernon on the west side of the court house. The glow of the setting sun through the flag and onto the Posey County Courthouse created one of the most beautiful views in Posey County. The Rev. Thompson opened the service with

scripture and prayer and invited those on hand to “get close to God” on this somber occasion. Numerous members of the audience commented how beautiful is was for the people of Posey County to come together for a common cause. Despite the circumstances that led to the service, many on hand were proud to call Posey County their home as Posey County has proven to be a good place to call home when adversity strikes. Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham also spoke briefly, also citing the unity which was being shown by the county’s people. Numerous fundraisers are being held throughout the area with proceeds going to help meet the needs of the Hicks Family. “We are standing together as a group, a community, and for a love of mankind,” Latham told the supporters. “We are doing as Jesus commanded us when he said “Love each other as I have loved you.” Latham went on to saying that trying to find a positive in such a negative situation has been very difficult. “But as I look out over this crowd, I am able to see the positive. We see and feel the love for Bryan fixed firmly and aligned with one another for one cause…Bryan Hicks.”

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Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers with son Logan, daughter Kate, wife Macy, and son Camden show the gravity of the situation during a prayer vigil held on Sunday evening on the west lawn of the Posey County courthouse. Photo by Dave Pearce

Poseyville Council rejects pay cuts Nix proposes return of ‘Chamber-like’ group By Theresa Bratcher The September 14, 2021 Poseyville Town Council meeting saw a packed agenda ranging from service providers, to budgetary discussions, to an exciting proposal from Matthew Nix to possibly establish a Poseyville Chamber of Commerce committee once again. A new town employee was introduced and a celebration was announced as well. Matthew Nix was in attendance to present the idea of forming a Leadership Strategic Group with the hopes of reinstating the Poseyville Chamber of Commerce or something similar to that. He shared that this is something he has been thinking about and wanting to work on for a couple of years. “In my opinion, any organiza2019 Autumnfest Princess, Emma Word, middle, proudly presents tion, whether it be a business, church, community, or the 2021 Princess court on Saturday morning. On the left is first-run- sporting team that is successful at a time has to have a clear vision of where they want to go,” Nix stated. “I ner-up, Christy Meredith, a freshman at NPHS. She is the daughter of would like to facilitate a meeting with local business Odis and Cynthia Meredith, plays the saxophone, cello and piano, and is a winner of the Linda Reising Outstanding Writer Award. Right is Miss Autumnfest Princess and Top Sponsor, Madalyn Nightingale, a seventh grader at NPJHS. She is the daughter of Rick and Anna Nightingale, plays soccer, golf and basketball, is a member of Student Council and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, loves to read and participates in 4-H. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

owners, church leaders, council members, and community members to discuss the possibility of forming that Leadership Strategic Group.” Nix presented the council with a strategic planning proposal from the T.A. Dickel Group which would provide a mediator to assist with the group development. “We’ve used The Dickel Group at our company and they have helped us grow from a mom-and-pop establishment to now having 100 employees,” shared Nix. “I would be happy to host the meeting at The Founders House and provide Hors d’oeuvre’s and refreshments and bring some key leaders together. My hope is that we can develop an entity to carry the idea of forming a Chamber of Commerce or something of that sort forward. I am here today to ask the council to assist with the cost of the mediator, which is $3,200 for the initial

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Dausmann asks for study By Lois Mittino Gray Local resident Dave Dausmann brought a proposal to the Posey County Commissioners at the September 21, meeting at the Hovey House. He asked that a three-man committee be formed to do a hydrological study on the drainage effect on Highway 62 of “all those glass panels on 2,400 acres of farmland if the solar farm is installed.” Commissioner Randy Thornburg made a motion to form the committee, but it died for lack of a second. Commissioner President Bill Collins refused to second it as he feels it is the responsibility of the Area Plan Commission and he wanted to see what

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they say. The third possible voter, Commissioner Carl Schmitz, was ailing and not present. Thornburg retorted, “I stand by my motion. We are the county executives, the elected officials. They are only an appointed board. We should be doing this.” Dausmann said he went to an APC meeting and they did make a motion to do a hydrological study. “Seven weeks later, I went to another APC meeting and nothing was discussed. I heard that Engineer Barry Tanner said there were some deficiencies in the Taenaska report, (the company putting in the solar farm). Was a study

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This year’s Poseyville Women’s Club Little Mr. and Miss Court consisted of, l to r: Little Mr. Bryce Tron, Little Miss Mallory Almon, Clara Rittichier, Mason Almon, Graham Adam Adler, and Charlie McGuire. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 Timothy B. Briesacher Timothy B. Briesacher, 68, of Mount Vernon passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, with his family by his side. Tim was born in Evansville on August 22, 1953, the son of Glenn, Sr. & Joyce (Loehr) Briesacher. Tim lived in the Mount Vernon area before relocating with his family to the Gary Indiana area when he was young. While in Gary, Ind., he met and married Gloria (Danford) Briesacher in 1973 and she survives. Tim was a Union Ironworker and was extremely proud of being a member of the Local 395 Union. Tim was involved in many things in his life. He oversaw and helped build his family home here in Mount Vernon. He enjoyed woodworking and was recently reﬁnishing some furniture pieces. He enjoyed making home cooked meals and sharing them with his family. He used a lot of his own vegetables that he harvested from his garden that he took great pride in maintaining. He also made sure to can all the other produce he pulled from his garden to enjoy all year. Most of all he was a family man. He was the strength and backbone of his family and loved spending any time he could with them. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; mother, Joyce;

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daughters, Heather (Josh) Worthington and Tiffany (George Wirick) Briesacher; grandchildren, Tim, Lilly, and Jake Wirick, Evan and Seth Dillman, Bella, Callie, and Piper Worthington; brother, David Briesacher; sister, Gigi (Mark) Kozinski; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn, Sr.; brothers, Glenn, Jr. and Daniel Briesacher. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon with Rev. Dallas Robinson officiating. Burial followed in Black’s Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Visitation was held from 12 p.m., until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to American Liver Association. Online condolence may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com

Goedde sentences Bates and Richards Special to the News Two drug offenders arrested in Posey County Drug Task Force’s Operation Lockdown have been sentenced to prison. Halley Marie Penelope Bates, of Mount Vernon, and Miranda Renee Richards, of Evansville, appeared in the Posey Circuit Court on the afternoon of Thursday, September 22 where they were sentenced by Judge Craig Goedde. Bates, age 20, was sentenced to ten (10) years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges, including dealing in methamphetamine, dealing in a controlled substance, dealing in marijuana, and maintaining a common nuisance. Richards, age 35, was sentenced to twelve (12) years in prison after pleading guilty to Halley Bates dealing in methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance. Bates and Richards were both apprehended in Operation Lockdown as part of an undercover drug investigation that was executed in Posey County on May 14, 2021. Operation Lockdown was a multi-agency operation including law enforcement officials from the Posey Miranda Richards County Prosecutor’s Office, Posey County Sheriff’s Office, Mount Vernon Police Department, Indiana State Police, Evansville Police Department, Evansville-Vanderburgh County Joint Drug Task Force, Federal Bureau of Investigation – Safe Streets Task Force, Vincennes Police Department, New Harmony Police Department, and Indiana Conservation Officer. “We are incredibly blessed in Posey County with the men and women we have in law enforcement. Operation Lockdown is another great example of this,” commented Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers. “As a result of the dedicated work of the Posey County Drug Task Force – Investigator Kenneth Rose, Posey County Sheriff’s Office Detective Dustin Seitz, and Mount Vernon Police Department Detective Korben Sellers – as well as the many law enforcement officers that assisted in this operation, my office was able to hold Ms. Bates and Ms. Richards accountable for distributing illegal drugs in our community.” Bates and Richards will be transported to the Indiana Department of Correction to serve their sentences.

Marjorie L. Guller, 91, of Griffin, Ind., was reunited with her husband September 19, 2021. She was born in Owensville, Ind., February 17, 1930 to the late Marvin Leroy “Bud” Richardson and Edna Lillian (McClellan). Margie was a member of Griffin Christian Church. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and quilting. Margie liked to spend time cooking delicious meals, growing beautiful flowers in her garden, getting caught up in a good book, and most importantly spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 48 years, Jack L. Guller; infant son Dennis Lee Guller; siblings Ben Richardson, Hollis Richardson, Steve Richardson, Jimmy Richardson, Madge Searles, and infant brother Eddie Richardson; grandson Ty Lee Gayso; and special friend Ronald Kelley. Margie is survived by her children Robin Guller and Cindy Schmitt; grandchildren Courtney Schmitt, Jackie (Jason) Offerman, Jessica (Seth Largent) Schmitt, Michael (Marcia) Gayso Sr., April Gayso, Stacey Bailey, and Craig Nathanial (Kayla) Racster; 13 great-grandchildren with two on the way; one great-

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great grandchild with one on the way; and siblings Russell Richardson and Pricilla Hall. Holder’s Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Guller. Visitation was held September 25, 2021 at Holder’s Funeral Home from 10 a.m., - 12 p.m., with funeral at 12 p.m. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Griﬃn, Ind. The family would like to extend a special Thank you to West River Health Care and Heart to Heart Hospice, especially Brandi F. for taking such compassionate care of their mom. Memorial donations can be made to Mount Pleasant Cemetery or Griﬃn Christian Church. Please mail to PO Box 518 Owensville, IN 47665.

Linda Wheeler Linda Wheeler, 62, of rural Evansville, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Linda E. White Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born September 28, 1958, in Evansville, Ind., to the late Urban G. and Lucille Rose (Wolf) Schenk. She worked as a secretary in the Respiratory Department of Deaconess Hospital. She enjoyed embroidery, traveling with her late husband Bruce, spending time with her children, grandchildren and her dog Sophie. She was a longtime member of Saint Philip Catholic Church. Surviving Linda are her daughter, Stephanie Daniels of Evansville; son, Paul (Brandi) Wheeler of Wadesville; three brothers, Steve (Sheila) Schenk, Bob (Patty) Schenk and Urb (Rhonda) Schenk and grandchildren, Emma, Avery, Hayden, Jack and Nora. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Bruce Alan Wheeler in June of 2020. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10

a.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Saint Philip Catholic Church, with the Rev. Ryan Hilderbrand ofﬁciating. Burial will follow in the Saint Philip Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 3 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street and from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Thursday at Saint Philip Catholic Church, located at 3500 Saint Philip Road South. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Philip Catholic Church. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Merle Ray Hamblin, 76, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away September 20, 2021 at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh. He was born February 19, 1945 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Walter and Mary Jane (Griffith) Hamblin. Merle served in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. He worked at General Electric for many years as an operator. Merle was a member of Saint Matthew Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy (Douthitt) Hamblin; in-laws, Staff Sergeant Maxwell and Virginia Douthitt; siblings, Asa, Roy, George, Dallas and Juanita. He is survived by his son, Josh Hamblin; brother-inlaw, Thomas (Jamie) Douthitt; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial Mass was held at 10 a.m., on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 421 Mulberry Street, Mount

Vernon, Ind., with Fr. Lowell Will oﬃciating. Burial to follow in Concord Cemetery in Emma, Ill., with military rites performed by the American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard. Visitation was held from 9 until 10 a.m., service time on Monday at the church. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Matthew Catholic Church. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

Betty Jean Morgan Betty Jean Morgan of Gaston, Ind., and long-time resident of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away Monday September 20 at home surrounded by family. Betty was born on January 6, 1929, the daughter of David and Ella (Campbell) Gourley. Betty had several jobs throughout her 92 years of life. She was a punch press operator at a toy factory, cashier at Kroger’s, an insurance agent, watch maker and jeweler, to name a few. She was also a band booster for 17 years. She enjoyed playing adult softball, volleyball, and was on a bowling league. Betty’s pride and joy were her children and grandchildren (great, great great). She loved to beat them all in Yahtzee and take all their money in poker. Betty had the best stories from life experiences ranging from how the world changed over time, to diamond smugglers. If you had the honor of meeting Betty, you know how special she was and how much she will be missed She is preceded in death by: Husband, Earl L. Morgan; Parents, Elmer and Ella Gourley, Sisters, Normadean, Maxine, and Beverly Gourley; Brother, Max Gourley, Son, David Morgan; and Grandson Joseph

Ring. She is survived by: Son, Mike Morgan; Daughter, Francella Morgan Ring [John]; Grandchildren, Stacie [Richard] Carpenter, Tricia Morgan, Michelle Ring, Lance Wolfe, Justus Ring, Abigail Martin, Gabriel Ring [Samantha], Michael Ring [Kayla], Danielle Dunn [Samuel], Simeon Ring; 26 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Visitation was held Friday September 24, 2021, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Denning Funeral Home 1330 East Fourth Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620. A Graveside service will take place at Thompson Cemetery in Gaston, Ind., on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 1 p.m., (Central Daylight Time). Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome. com.

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60th Reunion plans

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Madeleine, I usually address this column to you, but for this week, I am aiming it towards my former classmates, the North Posey class of 1963. It seems like a very short time ago that our little planning group was working on the 50th Reunion, but it is actually time to start thinking about the 60th. Yeah, that makes me feel quite old. There have been happenings since we gathered for the 50th. We have sadly lost some more class members, as well as spouses. Most of you know that I have had health issues, but I am still here. Yeah, your crazy art teacher and your Salutatorian are both more or less okay. We don’t get around as easily, but we still keep plugging along. Of course, there is always the possibility of more losses coming up. Some of you may have additional information to pass along. If so, please let me know. Gathering information is the main reason I felt we should start now. Class members who have recently passed are Robert Elpers, Janet Fletchall, Tom

Doem, and Norman Mills. Both Anthony Goedde and Bill Cardin have lost their wives. Jane Gee Williams has lost her husband, as well as Brenda Patrick. I am probably forgetting some others, so please let me know. I am going to guess that much of the information I have now is out of date and wrong. This applies to email, physical addresses, phone numbers, and other bits of your life that has changed. I plan to compose an up-to-date list for everyone to have. Besides just the basic information, I hope that you guys will take the time to send along other updates, such as retirements and family. Even the folks who currently live close by do not interact as much as they should. As we frequently comment on, it is a different world out there. Ironically, it is much easier to contact others than it has ever been. From Facebook to email, everyone is out there. Starting now also gives folks several months to lose 25 pounds. LOL. I, myself, need to address this problem. When I was greatly disabled, I let myself eat mindlessly. Combining that with having dental issues led me to packing on some weight. My husband

The North Posey Class of 1964 celebrate turning 75 on September 11, 2021, at the Silverbell in Saint Wendel. There were 30 classmates in attendance and a total of 46 people enjoyed a wonderful meal and lots of visiting time. Pictured front row, l to r: Judy Butler Thompson,

has lost some by cutting out Pepsi’s and sugary treats. Anyway, we also want some feedback about setting a date. We have found in the past that this never works for everyone, but we try to accommodate most. Right now, July or August of 2023 seems the most likely. I speak for the other members of our group when I implore everyone to come to this one. Considering the ones who are gone since 2013, this gathering takes on even more importance. Even if you cannot be there in person, Please send me your statistics. Please forget whatever reasons you have failed to attend in the past. If we are not past all of that by now, we should be. I would also like to get memories, photos, and anything else that would be of interest. I am giving everyone plenty of time to do this. Brenda Patrick (Sweezer) and I talk on the phone almost daily. She greatly misses doing so with Norman Mills. Most of you are retired and have time to get stuff together. If you share tech issues like I do, have a grandkid help.

Phyllis Davis Swank, Judy Motz Davis, Judy Burkett Patton Terrell, Carol Droege Embrey, Janice House Lehman, Carol Helfrich Martin, Melva Davis Sturm, Diane Dierlam Riddle Mary Zuber Bobbitt, and Vicki Strange Dillon. Back row, l to r: Charles Bateman, Charles Hepler,

Think back on your memories and just start writing. Remember where you were on important dates, assassinations, space milestones, and so much else. Sixty years has made an enormous impact on the world, as well as personal happenings. Remember life before the internet, cell phones, and modern automobiles. We lived it. As we leave this earth, many recollections will be lost forever. Help me to record as much as possible. I can’t imagine any of you not having memories to leave behind. You can email them,(GarnetMist@aol.com) send them to me in regular mail (4301 AJ Drive N; Wadesville, IN 47638), message me on Facebook, or just call me (812-499-6413 or 812-963-3890) I will take notes or whatever. I will be very disappointed if you do not do this. I will gladly hear about adorable pets; grandkids, or your vacation. Don’t make me come to your house. I fully expect to get back a lot of the email that I am going to send this with. Please pass it along to anyone you guys might have current information about. Get busy and do it.

Bill Thompson, Becky Parker Nelson, Donna Mathews Hertel, Greg Burton, Bob Haggard, Mike Terrell, Bob Allen, Ernie Colbert, Larry Hidbrader, Mike Cuzzort, Dan Gibson, Ruth Hopf Kissel, Dave Gambrel, Nancy Clayton Bulkey, Bob Edwards, Darrell Dockins, and Danny Schmitt. Photo submitted

Happy 90th A family celebration was held over the weekend in honor of Bill Heilman’s 90th Birthday on September 26, 2021. Pictured kneeling in front are Kenzie Seibert and June George. Middle row, l to r: Bryan Seibert with Hadley Seibert, Bill Heilman, June Heilman, Kayla George with William George, and Zack George. Back row, l to r: Mark Seibert, Chris Mulkey, Kristin Seibert, Vicky Seibert, Kathy George, Bennett Seibert, Michael Seibert with Grady Seibert, Kristina Mulkey with Keegan Mulkey, Kit Mulkey, Susie Mulkey, Jeﬀ George, Andy Seibert. Photo submitted

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National and Local News 100 Years Ago News From The Western Star, September 28, 1921 - Mount Vernon

J K Note: News in this issue includes: L. Osborn to run for mayor, City Council salaries announced, new gasoline ﬁlling station, annual county convention of W.C.T.U. Jewish New Year next week, Farmers’ News of upcoming shows, and many news briefs and personals. Note: The Western Star has been leaving out marriage licenses. ( I will hope to catch up in the future.) Lemuel T. Osborn To Run For Mayor - Activities on the part of the Democratic candidates for city oﬃces began this week, following the announcement that Lemuel Osborn, the nominee for mayor had arranged his personal business, and that on October 1 he would begin his campaign and continue

until the close of the polls on election day, November 8. Mr. Osborn will endeavor to see every voter in Mount Vernon, between this date and the day of election. Mr. Osborn is considered one of Mount Vernon’s influential and best businessmen and his party is indeed fortunate in having him at the head of their ticket. City Council Salaries Announced - Monday night the salaries of the city officials for the coming year were fixed as follows: The salary of the marshall which was recently raised from $900 to $1,200 was left at this figure; mayor, $500; clerk, $850; treasurer, $450; city attorney, $400; city engineer, $350; auditor, $150; councilmen, $100; chief of fire department, $150; and street commissioner, $18 per

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week. The employment of one more policeman in addition to the two now serving was for the second time opposed by the members of the council, Haas, Bray, Mann and Maurer, voting naye, and Hageman and Notter, voting aye. Foundation For Two Gas Tanks Being Erected - Within the next four or ﬁve weeks, Joseph Walker, proprietor of a gasoline ﬁlling station on West Fourth Street, will be in a position to deliver high-grade kerosene, gasoline, and motor oils to any part of the city or county. At present, the foundation for two large tanks is being laid by Joe Noyett, contractor, just west of the Jarodzki Iron Yards on West Fifth Street and the C.& E.I. R.R. The tanks will be equipped with the latest type of motor driven pumps. William Miller will be in charge of the delivery truck. Mr. Miller also owned a general merchandise store at Farmersville, but in order to move to this city, and take

charge of the deliveries for Mr. Walker has sold his store to C.A. Heath. Note: Mr. Miller will in the future be the owner of Gulf Stations in Mount Vernon. Annual County Convention Of The W.C.T.U. - At the annual Posey County Convention of the W.C.T.U., held in the Christian Church in Poseyville, Tuesday, the following were elected ofﬁcers for the year: President - Mrs. Lula Sugg; Vice-President - Mrs. Grace Truman; Corresponding Secretary - Mrs. Mae Cleveland; Recording Secretary - Mrs. Ora Chastain; Treasurer - Mrs. Amelia Osborn; Superintendents of the Departments are: Anti-Narcotic - Mrs. Grace Truman; Flower Mission - Mrs. Pauline Templeton; Citizenship - Mrs. Ida Butler; Child Welfare - Mrs. Eva Belle Crunk; Health and Morality - Mrs. Amelia Endicott; Sunday School - Sallie Daily and Bible in Public Schools - Mrs. Ella Phillips. Jewish New Year Occurs Next Week - Jewish History of Mount Vernon The Jewish New Year, better known by its Hebrew designation, Rosh Hashanah, occurs this year, October 3. According to Jewish practice,

it is observed as a holy day from Sunday evening, October 2 until the evening of the following day. Rosh Hashanah shares with the Day of Atonement, which occurs ten days later, the distinction of being one of the two most solemn and inspiring holy days of the Jewish calendar. Farmers’ News - The Farmersville Institute and Home Products Show will surpass any heretofore given according to the report on arrangements. It will be held at Farmersville, November 3 and 4. Premiums Awarded - At the Exposition held in Evansville for the past two weeks, Fred Hagemann, the well-known breeder of Herefords in this county, was awarded many premiums. “Fair Sex” Welcomed At Expo - The fair sex has been welcomed royally at the Evansville Expo this year, according to Mose Strause, Director of Publicity. Everything has been done to make the fair of interest to women in all departments. There will be a wealth of education and entertainment for every sort of woman. News Briefs And Personals - Exposition - Raymond Sailer took 10 of his ﬁne fowls to the Evansville

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Exposition and won several premiums. William Metz, Bob Saltzman, and Miss Jessie Weir attended the Exposition Saturday. Births - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Schreiber, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt, a boy, Charles Melvin. Born to Mr. and Isaac Morris, Friday, a son, John. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Folz, Saturday, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lewis, Sunday, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Coan, Friday, a daughter, Edna Augusta. Sick List - The condition of Mrs. Mary Dixon, who is conﬁned at Hayden’s Sanitarium, is unchanged and very serious. Attorney James Backburn has been conﬁned to his home for an illness. Visits - Miss Marie Richter, nurse at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, spent Sunday in this city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Richter. Philip Dausman and Jacob Oeth were in Newburgh Monday, looking after their business interest in that city. Sunday Meal - Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Axton of Bufkin, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Monroe McKinnies. Box Socials - A box social will be held at Thompson School, October 7, given by the teachers, Walter Slygh and Miss Roberta Cowen. A box social will be given at Walker’s School in Savah, Friday, September 30. News Of 125 Years Ago - September 29, 1896 Prof. Cecil Alldredge, Posey County’s aeronaut, will give us another balloon ascension Saturday afternoon. Jimmy Dixon, a veteran of the Civil War, died Tuesday evening. No Marriage Licenses this week.

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Nix named Community Champion The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (EREP), a unified organiza-

event, the following awards were presented: Community Champion

building on the trusted relationships and legacy of its predecessor organizations:

Serving lunch to Stacy and Mark Culley at Bud’s Hardware Customer Appreciation Nix Companies was named Community Champion of the Year at the Evansville Re- on Saturday in Mount Vernon is Ted Denning of Uncle Ted’s Just Dang Good Food. gional Economic Partnership Annual Meeting and Dinner. Pictured l to r are: Greg Photo by Sally Denning Wathen, Matthew Nix, Lindsey Nix, Adam Nix, and Tara Barney. Photo submitted Callee Schmidt, tion advancing the interests of the Year was presented the Economic Development Chelsea Schmidt, of businesses while fueling to Matthew Nix, Lindsey Coalition of Southwest InKendell Schickel, economic and community Nix and Adam Nix of Nix diana, the Growth Alliance Chad Schmidt growth, announced busi- Companies, Inc., for their for Greater Evansville, and Camberlynn ness and community award strong culture of team suc- and the Southwest Indiana Schmidt are all prewinners at their inaugural cess, entrepreneurial ca- Chamber. The inaugural pared to watch the Annual Meeting and Din- pacity to scale up the busi- event safely gathered a limfi reworks at Autumner at the Ford Center on ness and a commitment to ited number of attendees nfest on Saturday Wednesday, September 22. strengthening their home including E-REP Members, The Annual Meeting and community. The “small” elected and appointed offi- evening. The display was put on by Dinner celebrated regional Nix Companies is no longer cials, key community leadvictories, solidified nomi- the business we thought we ers and strategic regional Poseyville’s Harrison nations in board leadership knew, and our region is the partners. The Annual Meet- Unger, owner of Andromedia Displays and awarded outstanding beneficiary. ing and Dinner is the largest business and community Merged April 1 of this E-REP business and netand Designs. Photo leaders. At this signature year, E-REP formed by working event of the year. by Theresa Bratcher

Sermon of the Week - Colors of Autumn By: Terry Atchison 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal “Do you need some help, hon?” Lena was watching the man of her life, Lance, holding the rail as he descended the back steps. He lifted two fingers of one hand and shook them back and forth to answer no. Her man looked so frail and tired! Lena’s heart ached as she followed his slow progression towards the gazebo, down the sidewalk, next to the pond. He could barely push the walker along the cement pathway. It was a beautiful, crisp, sunny day in October. This was the sort of day Lance had always preferred. The trees were boasting their colors of reds, oranges, and golden yellows. The air was cool, but the sun was still warm on the skin. Limpid blue skies framed the colors below in a tableau of nature’s wonders. Ducks were swimming in lines across the pond as geese flew overhead, announcing their depart with the usual ruckus. Lance was now sitting alone, drinking in the sounds and visual beauty of God’s creation. He liked to spend his days here, “being friendly with The Man”, as he would say. He felt closer to God out here in the air than cooped up under a blanket on the couch, watching TV. Lance drank in the beauty splayed out before him, while reflected on his fifty-two years of life that was soon to be coming to an end. “AML”, is what the doctor had pronounced four years ago. Acute myelogenous leukemia was the disease taking the life from his body. For what seemed like an eternity, he had fought hard with chemotherapy and different combinations of drugs. Now the fight was almost over and Lance just wanted to be at home, in peace. “Lord, we have had a good time together, haven’t we? I thank You for all the good and the bad. You have taught me so much.” He smiled now as he looked skyward. “Lena is the best gift that I have ever had in

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my life. You sure do know how to pick ‘em. Don’t know what I would do without her. Thank You Father.” He tried to change positions, to lean more on the arm of the bench, but his body did not have enough strength to respond. “You have blessed my life in so many ways. I remember that song that talks about the different phases of life we go through: the spring years, the summer years, the autumn years, and then the winter years. Well, I am thankful that I have gotten to my autumn years. I would like to have spent my winter years with Lena, but I understand that You will be there to comfort her. Doesn’t get much better than that. I’m ready, Lord, anytime you are.” His voice was now very weak and he felt sleepy. He smiled as he thought of his beautiful, loving wife. Lena was watching through the window as the sky started turning a reddish, violet-orange color. The sunsets had been magnificent lately. She would go out and sit with Lance once the coffee was made. She knew he liked to have his time alone with God. Many times she would just watch him and cry and cry. Lena knew that soon he would be gone and was trying to prepare for that moment. But how could she? She was happy that he could still make it outside to his favorite place. This was his favorite time of year the too. “Honey, do you want a little coffee now?” She was carrying a tray, with their cups of coffee, out to Lance. It was rare that he would sip some, but he did like the aroma. He did not answer her or move, but this was normal. She sat the tray down and sat down beside him, not talking, just observing the view. While Lena looked over the pond and enjoyed all of the wonderful colors and sounds, she took his hand. It felt very cold; colder than normal. Lena looked over and saw that he was looking straight ahead, with a big smile on his face. She could tell that he was not breathing. “Lance. Baby! Are you okay?” He didn’t move or make a sound. She knew that he was gone. “Oh honey, I love you so much.” She held him close as tears ran down her cheeks. She noticed that he was holding something in

Church of the Nazarene 531 E. Steammill Street New Harmony, IN 47631 Fair Haven Christ Fellowship Church 10500 Hwy 68 Cynthiana, IN 47612 812-568-8409 Faith Fellowship Church Pastor Brad Nolan 1201 W Fourth Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-568-9642

Agape Family Ministries Pastor Jim Weihrauch 5529 Industrial Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2232 Apostolic Bible Church 9808 New Harmony Road Poseyville, IN. 47633 812-851-5456 Bethesda General Baptist Church Pastor Stan Hoffman 1600 Savah Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 Beyond The Walls Pastor Bryan Thompson 424 Vine Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-455-3013 Calvary Baptist Church Pastor Kevin Petty 618 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-4777 Church of Christ Preacher Eric Padgett 700 Mill Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2635 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints President Bernie Gerth 736 Smith Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620

First Baptist Church Pastor Joshua Hammond-Kelley 1205 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620

Griﬃn, IN 47616 812-851-3291 Harvestime Temple Pastor Mark Tabor 101 Roosevelt Drive Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-5447 Holy Angels Catholic Church 423 South Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-838-2535 House of Prayer Pastor Darryl Hargett 8012 Bald Knob Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-319-1840

First Baptist Church Pastor Larry Conyers E. Tavern Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-3225

Immanuel United Church of Christ Reverend Douglas Turner 5812 N. Ford Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-985-3115

First Christian Church 7226 Hwy 66 Wadesville, IN 47638 812-673-4278

Johnson United Methodist Church 403 Raintree New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-4648

First Christian Church Pastor Rick Sellers 1403 Country Club Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-2855

Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Jason Farrar 1005 E. Tavern St. New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-3118

First Presbyterian Church Pastor Larry Langer 120 E. Sixth Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-2473

Living Word Church Pastor Dale Culbertson 716 Locust Street, Door 13 Mount Vernon, IN 47620

First United Church of Christ 10920 North Street Cynthiana, IN 47612 812-845-2776

Messiah Lutheran Church Reverend Sean Esterline 7700 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-2278

First United Methodist Church Pastor Christopher Millay 601 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-2640

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Pastor Matthew Watson 1717 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-4555

Griffin Christian Church 319 N. Main Street

his right hand. It was their wedding picture. They had been married in October, thirty years before, right here in this gazebo. The wind gusted, showering them both with multicolored leaves. This was his favorite time of the year. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Mount Vernon Community Church Black’s Chapel Pastor John Motz 1800 Highway 62 West Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-0318 Mount Pleasant General Baptist Church Pastor Dan Reisinger 3801 Blackford Road Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-483-8414 Mount Pleasant Church of God In Christ Shepardess Regina King 812 E Third Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Mount Zion General Baptist Church 1425 Oliver Road Wadesville, IN. 47638 812-783-2337 New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church Pastor Darrick Hayden 11420 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN. 47712 812-985-5288 New Harmony Christian Church 307 N. Brewery Street New Harmony, IN 47631 New Harmony Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Robert J. Lloyd 611 Steammill Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-550-5345 New Life Pastor James Robinson Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2028 Old Union Christian Church 10017 S. State Rd. 165 Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-3186 Pentecostal Assembly Reverend David L. Payne 321 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620

2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Point Church of the Nazarene Pastor Bryan Thompson 12611 Bonebank Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-5182 Poseyville Christian Church Pastor Rocky Wrye 6 E. Main St. , Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-3411 Saint John’s Episcopal Church Reverend Allen Rutherford 602 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-838-5445 Saint Matthew Catholic Church 421 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-2535 Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church 46 Cale Street Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2251 Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ 10430 Hwy 66, Wadesville, IN 47638 812-985-3416 Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church Pastor Cory Gieselman 2800 S. Saint Philips Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-3751 Saint Philip Catholic Church 3500 St. Philip Road South Mount Vernon, IN. 47620 812-985-2275 Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church 318 Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 812-682-4604 Saint Wendel Catholic Church Reverend Ed Schnur 10542 W Boonville New Harmony Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-963-3733

Salem Heusler United Church of Christ 11325 Lower Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-2542 South Gibson Apostolic Chapel 6144 S. 1075 W. Owensville, IN 47665 812-729-7231 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Reverend Ed Schnur 10 N. St. Francis Avenue, Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2220 Stewartsville United Methodist Church 10060 Pumpkin Run Road Poseyville, IN 47633 Turning Point Reverend Scott Cassel 9800 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 812-646-8050 Trinity United Church of Christ 505 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-3805 Wadesville Christian Church Pastor Aaron Sweigart 7226 Highway 66 Wadesville, IN 47638 812-673-4278 Wadesville General Baptist Church 3262 Princeton Street Wadesville, IN 47638 812-673-4660 Welborn United Methodist Church Reverend John Adams 4999 Welborn Church Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-838-3222 Zion Lippe United Church of Christ Pastor Jeff Long 9000 Copperline Road East Mount Vernon, IN 47620 812-985-2437

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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 privatelyowned 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. Curtis stated they can also use the city lot behind Alles Brothers Furniture. 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 Saint Matthew Catholic Church. She told the board that in conjunction with the Feast of Saint Matthew, the church would like to have an ice cream social for its parishioners following the 10 a.m. mass on Sunday, September 26. The planners would like to block Walnut Street from the Elks alley to Fifth 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. Dodd moved they be given the flexibility to block Walnut from either Fourth Street or from the alley to Fifth 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. Crane employee Darrel Bates retired recently. Bates began in banking in 1979 at Farmers Bank & Trust.

Birthdays September 28 - Lyndsay Keitel, Linda Huck, Isaac Hawley, Linda Butler, Nona Salisbury, Clay Will, Brandon Deig, Marge Beste, Mary Francis Wagner September 29 - Nakia Gentry, Laura Wilson, Dwayne Straw, Nora Burns, Robert Deptula, Linda Hawley, Tom Straw, Madelaine Watson, Jeanette Will, Aubrey Wright September 30 - Mary Lou Curtis, Amber Reyes, Erin Leah Huck, Alisha Morgan, Steve Wildeman, Austin Storms, Amber Reyes, Karla Goodson, Alivia Carol-Ann Maier, Sallie McIntoch, Clair Allen, Erin Brierly, Tristan Gross, Daryl Laughbaum, Scott McElwee, Carmen Naas, Alisha Noﬀsker, Ruth Parker, Amber Searcy, Erin Briles, Ruth Pﬁster, Dorothy Garrett, Jacque Rutledge, Adelae Denning October 1 - Larry Broerman, Stella Mcintire, Dr. Darin Keitel, Bart Robinson, Barbara Cochran, Carl A.

Horstman Sr., Don Cantrell, Brynn Roslyn Weinzapfel, Sharon Eﬃnger, Dan Gibson October 2 - Tricia Tolliver, Susie Butler, Kyle Hoﬀman, Casey White, Curtis Carlson, Landry Blaylock, Brenda Garris October 3 - Bob Schneider, Bruce Layer, Terry Andry, Janel Lockwood, Christy Harris, Cheryl Garrett Deig, Tom Austin, Tony Thomas, Kate Linderman, Emily E. Wilson, Andrea Kurzendoerfer, Colton Spears, Janey Frayser, Madison Gish, Patrick O’Brien, Sophie Roby, Rebecca Uhde, Emily Weinzapfel, Sharon Rister, Ann Williams October 4 - Flo Barlett, Joshua Kolley, Bryan J. Williams, Michael Lauf, Nic Pierce, Amy Williams, Patricia Gosh, Theresa Waugaman 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

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At right, parishioners of St. Philip Catholic Church, Dolores and Dan Masterson, are greeted by Father Ray Brenner and Dan Horstman on Burgoo Sunday morning. Below, the 5th Annual McNamara Family Golf Scholarship Scramble winning team with Sondra McNamara are Charlie Grant, Dile Wilson, and Trevor Grant. Absent when picture was taken Steve Hobbs.

USI, Historic New Harmony to host Smithsonian exhibit ‘Waterways’ USI’s Historic New Harmony will host the Smithsonian-curated traveling exhibit called Water/Ways at the Atheneum Saturday, October 2 through Sunday, November 14. The exhibit will be open Tuesday through Sundays from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. In societies across the globe, water serves as a source of peace and contemplation. Many faiths revere water as a sacred symbol. Authors and artists are inspired by the complex character of water – a substance that is seemingly soft and graceful that is yet a powerful and nearly unstoppable force. Water also plays a practical role in American society. The availability of water affected settlement and migration patterns. Access to water and control of water resources have long been a central part of political and economic planning. Human creativity and resourcefulness provided new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment. “Known first as Harmonie on the Wabash, the town began as a spiritual sanctuary and later became a haven for international scientists, scholars, and educators who sought equality in communal living,” said Claire Eagle, Interim Assistant Director of Historic New Harmony. “This exhibit, programming and the partnerships that it led to are the perfect combination of science and history, continuing an important legacy in New Harmony.” In addition to the exhibit, several programs are planned for the public: In partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana (OKI) Water Science Center, Historic New Harmony also developed two permanent waysides to be installed on the Atheneum grounds, detailing both the history of the Wabash and the importance of conservation of the river for both people and wildlife. These waysides will be available to view

starting Saturday, October 2. “Our state’s freshwater resources are a top priority for The Nature Conservancy, so we are excited to partner with Historic New Harmony on the Smithsonian’s traveling Water/Ways exhibit to showcase the importance of Indiana’s Wabash River,” said Mike Dunn, Director of Indiana Freshwater Conservation Programs with The Nature Conservancy. “New Harmony’s unique history and location along our state’s official river make it a perfect place for Hoosiers to learn more about the precious resource of water and the daily actions we can each take to improve the Wabash for both people and nature.” A ribbon cutting ceremony will occur at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 2 with a reception and light refreshments to follow. At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, the Atheneum will host a presentation Mussels: A Shell of Indiana’s Rivers by Cassie Hauswald with The Nature Conservancy as she explores the past, present and future of Indiana’s water can be told through our 75plus species of freshwater mussels, which places Indiana in the top ten of U.S. states for mussel diversity. At 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, the 7th annual Wonderful Wabash Canoe Event, will take a new route, which will start at the boat launch under the I-64 Bridge on the Illinois side, stop at a sand bar partway for a break and educational presentations and end at the Atheneum in New Harmony where participants can explore the Water/Ways Finally, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, the Atheneum will host a screening of the documentary Along the Wabash. Immediately following the showing there will be short presentation and question and answer session by the documentary’s producer, writer and director, Susanne Schwibs.

WMI’s Artifact Under Exam by Melora Adams

Arguably one of the most striking objects that visitors see when they enter the museum is a horse skeleton. In

fact, some children think it is a dinosaur skeleton at ﬁrst. Back in 1855 on a farm outside Stewartsville, Indi-

ana, a colt was born. A young George Mastin Barrett, just 13 years old, was given ownership of her. He named her Fly. When he mustered into the First Indiana Cavalry in August of 1861, she went with him to be his war horse. Many stories about Fly’s and George’s service in the Civil War can be found in our records, but this article will not republish them. There are enough newspaper and magazine articles about them; there is no need for one more. An important aspect of the gallant wartime acts of Fly is that she did not go anywhere unless George Barrett also went. Fly did not realize the importance of any particular action, but George also may not have realized the importance of it. He was following orders from his superior, just as Fly was following orders from him. It is Fly’s loyalty and obedience to her owner that is the remarkable thing, much more remarkable than their actions in the war. They evidently had formed a very strong bond. It was probably partly a bond formed by growing up together and partly that bond that forms between fellow comrades-atarms. They served together for three years and two months. When their service was com-

ing to an end, they were helped by oﬃcers to get transportation back to Indiana. Then George mustered out of the service. It was September of 1864, and he took Fly back to his father’s farm near Stewartsville. George considered Fly to be retired after that. She did light work around the farm and reared a colt, so the records say. She attended celebrations and reunions. As she got older, she began to struggle physically and require care and attention, which George willingly provided. Fly (known as “Old Fly” in her old age) died in February of 1893. She was 37 years and two months old. George had owned her from the age of 13 to the age of 51. Usually horses live to be 25 – 30 years old, so she was quite advanced in years. Her bones were mounted and given to the Working Men’s Institute to keep, and she is on display in the museum here. When you reach the top of the stairs, or step out of the elevator, look to the west and you will see her looking back at you. Upcoming at the WMI: Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon Kiwanis Story Time on Thursday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m.

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Student Spotlight Avery’s Place Playground Update and Fundraiser ing into fruition in the next few years. Despite some setbacks, such as COVID and concerns about location, the Avery’s Place ‘Unlimited Play’ all-inclusive playground has already raised $100,000 in donations to make it hapSydney Deno, aspiring pharmacist, pen. Another talks shop with retired local pharmacist giveback and mentor, Charlotte Thomas. fundraiser is By Lois Mittino Gray planned for The dream a young high Friday, October 2 at Hawg school freshman pitched to N’Sauce in Mount Vernon, the Mount Vernon Com- starting at 4 p.m. Lauren Eliza mon Council at its January will play music on the patio at 18, 2018 meeting is still roll- 6 p.m. and the Jeff Schelhorn ing down the track full steam Band, featuring Katie Beste, ahead, with the hope of com- will take over at 7 p.m.

Sydney Deno, now a freshman at Purdue University, first read about the Unlimited Play playground concept in a Redbook magazine in 2017. “I thought the idea of a playground designed for any child, no matter what the handicap or special need, for everyone to enjoy in Mount Vernon was great. My family and I decided to jump in with both feet, as there seemed to be much interest, so we formed a committee and got in touch with Unlimited Play to help us get started,” she explained. Unlimited Play’s motto is “where limitations are forgotten, and differences are celebrated.” The playground will have equipment specifically designed to remove physical and social barriers so all children, with and without disabilities, can play side by side with their peers and families. The award-winning nonprofit, based out of Saint

Charles, Missouri, designs community playgrounds that have high back and saucer swings, slanted climbers, one side open merry go rounds, musical elements, transfer stations throughout, safe smooth spongy surfacing, and ramps from bottom to top with much seating. It is estimated the local park will cost about $350,000. “To date, the committee is almost one third of the way to completion, having collected over 100,000 toward the playground installation,” reported Sydney’s mother, Rachel Deno. Rachel is helping coordinate efforts locally, while her daughter is away at Purdue. Since Sydney went off to study, a $10,000 donation came in recently from Toyota Industries. “We had to wait until their grant cycle came around, so I was pleased to hear we received it after some

Pribble convicted of dealing meth in Posey Special to the News especially methamphetamine – in Posey County. An Evansville man will serve prison time after being conPribble, however, was not arrested on the day of the drug victed of dealing methamphetamine in Posey raid. According to police records, Pribble County. was later apprehended in Cass County, On the afternoon of Wednesday, September Texas in August of 2019. Pribble was then 22, Zachary Pribble was sentenced in the Posey transported to the Posey County Jail to face Circuit Court by Judge Craig Goedde to ten (10) local charges. years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing in Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowmethamphetamine. ers commented, “Mr. Pribble made the As part of his guilty plea, Pribble admitted to choice to sell methamphetamine in Posey delivering more than ten (10) grams of methamCounty, and I’m grateful that he was held phetamine in Posey County on December 26, accountable for his actions. Drug dealers 2018. like Mr. Pribble seek financial gain by preyPribble, age 29, was identified and arrested as ing on folks in our community that suffer Zachary Pribble a result of the largest drug raid in Posey County from addiction. My office will continue to history that occurred on April 26, 2019. On that day, the Posey seek longer prison sentences for drug dealers in Posey CounCounty Drug Task Force arrested forty-two (42) individuals ty.” for drug-related offenses in Operation Guillotine. The underPribble will be transported to the Indiana Department of cover operation targeted offenders selling illegal narcotics – Correction where he will serve his sentence.

time. Mom has been taking care of things down here and definitely is in charge. I’m trying to keep up with the social media aspect of things,” Sydney said. Things slowed down in the past few years with COVID putting the kibosh on fundraisers and beating the bushes for donations. Also a controversy of where to locate the playground has been decided. It was originally proposed for River Bend Park on the riverfront, but nixed by protests from several citizens. She said it is now destined for Sherburne Park on the other side of the riverfront on Water Street. The park, with its playground, was dedicated in 1912 in honor of Sherburne

Cronbach, son of Jacob and Nellie Cronbach. “We will be revamping the playground area already there to put in this special playground. We went and talked with the Sherburne family to see what they thought about it and they love the idea. They even wrote us a check and made a donation to it.” Sydney is enrolled in the Pharm D program at Purdue University and will earn a Doctorate in Pharmacy upon its completion. She was the Posey County Lilly Scholarship winner last year. The hardworking teen is enjoying her initial start at school, living in the Honors College dorm and meeting new people with similar interests.

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

Class Reunions North Posey Class of 1986 The North Posey Class of 1986 invites all classmates to attend the NP home football game at 7:30 pm., October 1, 2021. Gather in front of the announcer’s booth at the top of the stands. On October 2 from 4 until 11 p.m., Dinner at Robinson Twp Conservation Club; $15/person; BYOB. Contact Lynn Koester Ogle at 812-453-3823 to pay by check or Angie Byrd Schmitt at 812-204-0894 for Venmo.

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Subscribe! Dean’s List - Southern New Hampshire University Alexandra Williams of Evansville has been the Dean’s List requires that a student accumuCall named to Southern New Hampshire Univer- late an academic grade point average (GPA) of 812-682-3950 sity’s summer 2021 Dean’s List. Eligibility for 3.5-3.699 and earn 12 credits for the term.

Briefly New Harmony American Legion

Wolfgang to begin winter season

Celebrate Recovery on Thursdays

The New Harmony American Legion Post 370 will be closed on Friday, October 1 and will re-open for normal business at Noon, Saturday, October 2, 2021.

All instrumentalists and vocalists invited. Wolfgang Orchestra and Chorus will soon begin their Winter Rehearsals on Friday October 1. We always welcome new musicians. Concerts are December 11 and 12. Please call or text Melanie Edling if interested. 812-204-8394.

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

PC Sheriff’s Merit Board to meet The Posey County Sheriff’s Merit Board will meat on October 6, 2021 at the Sheriff’s Office in Mount Vernon at 9:30 a.m.

Saint Matthew Adult Life Group to meet The Saint Matthew Catholic Church Adult Life Group of Mount Vernon will meet on Thursday, October 21, in the Walnut Room at 11 a.m., for a lunch of pizza and to play dominos/cards. Call reservations to Helen Cox at 812-455-7864 or Betty Fendel at 812-643-0525.

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

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

Trinity UCC AA Meetings on Saturdays AA meetings are held on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until further notice. Join us at Trinity UCC in Mount Vernon and enter through the back.

AA Meetings to be held on Mondays AA meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Wadesville.

AA Meetings scheduled for Thursdays AA meetings are held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Assembly of God.

APL News September 30; October 7, 14, 21 and 28 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 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 songs, enjoy fun activities, and learn about a fun take-it-and-makeit craft kit. October 6 at 10 a.m. - Virtual Ornament of the Month Club: Cardinal - Join Monica as she shows you how to make a brilliant cardinal ornament. Kit for this project may be reserved now by calling the library. October 12 at 6 p.m. Novels at Night - Join us for a discussion of A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum. Masks recommended. October 13 at 10 a.m. Take & Make Adult Craft: Thanksgiving wreath - Join

Joan as she demonstrates how to make a lovely Thanksgiving wreath. You can choose between the words ‘Thankful,” “Grateful” or “Blessed.” Please list your ﬁrst and second preference when you reg-

ister. Most supplies will be provided. Kit for this project may be reserved beginning September 30 by calling the library. 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.

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The North Posey Class of 1971 is celebrating their 50 year Class Reunion on October 1 and 2. The celebration begins on Friday, Oct. 1, with a home football game at 6:30 p.m. Designated seating will be available for the class in the stands. On Saturday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m., a tour of the High School and Junior High will be oﬀered for those who are interested. Saturday evening Happy Hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Wagon in Poseyville. Happy hour will be followed by a meal which will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information follow our Facebook page, North Posey Class of 71. For questions call Doug Saltzman at 812-457-8763 or Ron Fallowﬁeld at 812-499-4226.

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.

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Mount Vernon Halloween set for Oct. 31 By Lois Mittino Gray The Mount Vernon Board of Works took some initial steps toward getting a new pumper truck replacement for the local fire department at its September 23, meeting, but it may be quite a while before the siren sounds on a new red shiny vehicle. “The money is in the budget for it, but with slow deliveries now on trucks and the special building required for the top, I hope we don’t have to wait until 2023 to see it,” Mayor Bill Curtis told board members. Mount Vernon Fire Chief Wes Dixon brought two quotes on the bottom chassis for the new fire truck to the meeting. He explained he will have to purchase the chassis first and then the truck will be built with all its special features atop the chassis. One quote is from D-Patrick Ford for $60,554.40; the other is from Expressway Ford for $70,465. The chassis will be a Ford F550, a one and a half ton, with no bed. The new truck is going to be a pumper to replace their 1989 LaFrance pumper, and it will do all of the same things that it did when in service. All capacities are the same. Dixon said he has no idea why there is a $10,000 price difference; as both dealerships were sent the same specs. Board member Andy Hoehn shuffled through the quotes scrutinizing them closely and declared he sees no reason for a $10,000 difference. He made a motion the board accept the low quote of D-Patrick for $60,554.40 and it carried unanimously. Dixon will order it and hoped it wouldn’t take six months to a year to get it with the backlog in the industry. Then he will get the top part ordered for anticipated delivery next year. Dixon also announced his department intends to have its traditional Halloween Candy Giveaway on Sunday, October 31, from 3 p.m. until they run out of candy. Due to COVID concerns, the officers will be doing it the same way as they did last year with a drive through. That system was very well received. Curtis added there will be no haunted house at the public safety building again this year due to COVID. Dixon reported that, since the last meeting, they received 42 calls. Seven were fire and three were auto accidents, with the remainder being medical runs. Police Chief Tony Alldredge stated his department took 188 calls during the same time period. . Alldredge asked permission for Officer Colton Givens to attend Firearms Training in Putnamville, Indiana on October 17 through 21. He will need the city credit card for hotel and food and use of a city vehicle. The request carried unanimously. Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray reported his work crews recently took part in an earthquake exercise from the Environmental Protection Agency. The water and sewer departments both participated in the exercise, and it was very informative. “It was a simulation that there was a 6.2 magni-

tude earthquake, ten miles south of Terre Haute. We were told a water main broke on Second Street here. We did just fine. It was just like a usual day at the office for us,” he quipped. Gray said he just accepted delivery on a truck he ordered back in April. The other one may be coming in the next few months, he hopes. He concluded by stating since the last meeting, his department flushed 8,065 feet of main. Street Commissioner Max Dieterle reported his department had 16 extra trash pick-ups generating $520; hauled 105 tons of trash to the landfill; and mowed three yards that were in violation. Hoehn asked if they are regularly mowing the Dollar General store on Fourth Street. Dieterle replied that they mowed it once to date. City Attorney Beth Higgins stated it is in violation again. It will be mown by the city if it gets out of hand again soon. Hoehn stated he would like to look at an ordinance combining the Animal Control Officer position with the Code Enforcement Officer position. Current employee Brant Jones fulfilled the duties of both positions in a trial test period integrating the two and it was deemed successful. A new job description will Former pastor Fr. Jim Sauer made a surprise appearbe written which would fall under the Board of Works, with ance at the Saint Matthew Catholic Church Ice Cream that position being under Alldredge. Curtis said the pay will be Social to see his old friends. Here he greets Sophie Klopincreased for this from $38,000 to $41,000 annually. penburg. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray

Members of the ‘kitchen committee’ at the Point Township Annual Chicken Supper are, left to right, Tony Price, Shawn Price, Jay Price, Tim McCloud, Mike Denning, and Cody Saltzman. The supper was again a huge success. Photo by Dave Pearce

Duke helps communities prepare sites to bring local investment, jobs Duke Energy has selected four properties in Carroll, Clark, Posey and Tippecanoe counties in Indiana for inclusion in its 2021 Site Readiness Program, which prepares business and industrial sites for economic development investments. The properties are: • Carroll County – JNT Industrial Site • Clark County – River Ridge Commerce Center – Charlestown H2 Property • Posey County – Poseyville 50 Property • Tippecanoe County – Purdue Research Park Aerospace District “Attracting jobs and private-sector investment in the communities we serve is a high priority for Duke Energy,” said Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar. “We’re excited to partner with local and regional leaders in Carroll, Clark, Posey and Tippecanoe counties to

help them gain a competitive edge by preparing shovel-ready sites for prospective employers.” Through its Site Readiness Program, Duke Energy identifies high-potential sites and partners with county officials and local economic development professionals to develop a strategy for getting the sites fully ready to market to industrial projects. In Indiana alone, Duke Energy has helped prepare 38 properties that have won 11 major projects since the program started in 2013, drawing more than 2,700 new jobs and $666 million in capital investment to the state. Inside each site: Duke Energy worked with Banning Engineering and Site Selection Group to evaluate and recommend the sites. Duke Energy will collaborate with local leaders and economic development professionals to develop a strat-

egy for marketing these sites nationwide to companies looking to expand or relocate their operations. Additionally, each site will receive up to a $10,000 grant from Duke Energy to help prepare it to attract projects. Posey County – Poseyville 50 Property Posey County is becoming a center for advanced manufacturing, including plastics and plastics derivatives, bio and life sciences, and advanced logistics in southwest Indiana. The Poseyville 50-acre property is located off Interstate 64 and just miles from Interstate 69, with frontage road access along State Road 165. The property currently has utilities on site, including electric, natural gas, water and sewer, and is an attractive site for light industrial manufacturers. The Evansville Regional Airport and the sixth largest inland port in the U.S. are just a few miles away.

“We cannot thank Duke Energy enough for this opportunity and their partnership in economic development. Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program and property recommendations could not have come at a better time as we position ourselves to further market this site and attract new business and industry to Poseyville.” – Jenna Richardt, executive director, Posey County Economic Development Partnership Economic Impact: Duke Energy’s economic development efforts are perennially recognized by Site Selection magazine in the publication’s annual list of “Top Utilities in Economic Development.” Including the Site Readiness Program, Duke Energy helped attract a total of $1.1 billion in capital investment in Indiana that supported 5,200 jobs for the state in 2020.

Bryan A. Ruder Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Financial Advisor Where to Save for Retirement Wondering how you should save for retirement? The answer depends on your goals and your ﬁnancial situation. There are no cookie-cutter ways to invest, and where you invest can depend on many factors. Here are some ideas for diﬀerent retirement saving strategies and reasons why you should consider saving in the following accounts: 401(K)/403(B) Contributions at least up to the employer match - One of the most common ways to

start saving for retirement is through an employer-sponsored plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b). Many companies offer them, and for many employees, this is their sole retirement savings account. But with so many options, unfamiliar terms, stipulations, and rules, these types of plans can be mystifying even to financially savvy savers. Most employers match at least a portion of their employees’ contributions and may even offer profit sharing. If avail-

able, always try to contribute enough to obtain your full employer match. Consider putting away even more if you can aﬀord it, up to your annual contribution limit. Your plan may oﬀer the option to contribute to the plan on a pretax basis to lower your current year income or on a post-tax Roth basis to capitalize on tax-free growth. If you change jobs, don’t cash out; instead, consider keeping your money invested to give your plan assets the opportunity to continue to compound tax-deferred for your retirement years. Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions at least up to the Employer Match - There is another employer-sponsored savings

vehicle in addition to 401(k) investing: a health savings account (HSA). Should those health-related cost savings plans also be maxed out in a similar fashion? HSAs are triple-tax-advantaged savings accounts, with a potential for an employer matching contribution, and are designed to help people who have highdeductible health plans pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses. HSAs allow for current year tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth while assets remain in the HSA, and tax-free withdrawals when used to pay for qualiﬁed medical expenses. There is no use-it-or-lose-it provision with HSAs, so you retain your account balance year

over year (unlike with a ﬂexible spending account). Traditional or Roth IRA Contributions - Both traditional and Roth IRAs can be an incredible tool to help you save for retirement. The money you contribute to these accounts can grow tax-deferred until you retire or until required minimum distributions (RMDs) begin (in the case of traditional IRAs). In addition, with a traditional IRA, your contribution may be tax deductible; however, upon withdrawal, contributions and earnings are generally taxable as ordinary income and subject to a 10% early withdrawal penalty if under age 59 ½. With a Roth IRA, you can withdraw money tax-free

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once you reach age 59 ½ and five years from first funding, and there are no RMDs. IRAs may give you greater flexibility over your investment options compared to an employer-sponsored plan. In IRAs, you typically have access to a host of stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and certain option strategies. While the investment flexibility of an IRA is an attractive feature, you are limited to a contribution of $6,000 per year, plus a $1,000 catch-up for those age 50 or older, and Roth IRA contributions are subject to income eligibility. IRAs can be contributed to in the same year a 401(k) or HSA contribution is made, as these account contribution limits are independent of each other. Sitting down with a financial team is a great way to talk about your financial and retirement goals and to create a savings plan to pursue those goals. Stifel does not provide tax advice. You should consult with your professional tax advisor regarding your particular situation. Article provided by Bryan A. Ruder, CFP®, AAMS®, AIF®, AWMA®, CRPC®, MPAS® , Associate Vice President/Investments with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Member SIPC & New York Stock Exchange, who can be contacted in the Evansville office at 812-4759353 or ruderb@stifel.com

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Due to rain, See You at the Pole was moved indoors. Led by FCA sponsors with Rev. Allen Rutherford and Pastor Rick Sellers, the students met in the auxiliary gym at Senior Ella Bronn is all smiles as she said yes to the MVHS to pray together for their school, law enforcement, dress at Saturday morning’s NPHS Cheerleading Dress military and guidance for their futures. Photo submitted Resale. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Free Online Tutoring available for Indiana students The Indiana Department of Education today announced a new partnership with Schoolhouse.world to support students in grades eight through 12 with free tutoring for SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. “All students learn differently, and many need some level of extra support at different points in time,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “This partnership provides access to personalized tutoring 24/7 at the click of a mouse. As we work to recover from significant learning impacts due to COVID-19, particularly in mathematics, this partnership with Schoolhouse.world will provide Hoosier students - no matter where they are or the needs they face - access to additional learning support.” Schoolhouse.world was launched in

early 2020 by Sal Khan, also founder of Khan Academy, in response to COVID-19 learning disruptions. The nonprofit connects students with live, small-group tutoring through Zoom at no cost. Tutoring currently focuses on SAT reading, writing and math, with a math focus on pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus and statistics. Support is also available for AP courses including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics and AP Computer Science. “We are excited to partner with the Indiana Department of Education to provide free tutoring to students across Indiana,” said Drew Bent, chief operating officer of Schoolhouse.world. “No matter where you are in the state, or what resources you may have, we want to help you receive

the support that you need.” In addition to resources through Schoolhouse.world, Khan Academy and College Board offer free SAT practice resources. This free resource comes as all Indiana high school juniors prepare to take the SAT this spring. Students can visit Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy - a personalized online program that helps students practice for the SAT with thousands of sample questions, instant feedback, video lessons and fulllength practice tests. Nationwide, more than 10 million students have signed up for free SAT practice through Khan Academy. To learn more about these learning resources, and to sign up for a tutoring Marsha Stewart of rural New Harmony stands next to session, visit www.schoolhouse.world or one of the massive Banana Tree’s in her yard. Photo subwww.khanacademy.org. mitted

Court News and Legal Advertisements Arrests Andrew Clark - Evansville - Warrant, Driving While Suspended (failure to appear) - PCS Nicole Mobley - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia (petition to revoke) - PCS Ashley Lindsey - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance or its Metabolite in the Body (petition to revoke-failure to appear) - PCS September 14 Cheral Ricketts - Poseyville - Operating While Intoxicated

- ISP Roy Debose - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Maintaining a Common Nuisance - Controlled Substances x 2 (petition to revoke) - PCS Gary Skeels - Evansville Warrant, Driving While Suspended, Possession of Marijuana (failure to appear) - PCS Bryan McDowell - Evansville - Warrant, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance or its Metabolite in the Blood, Possession of a Controlled Substance (failure to appear) - PCS Clinton Hoehn - Poseyville - Warrant, Violation of Driving

Conditions - PCS Clinton Hoehn - Poseyville - Warrant, Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, Violation of Driving Conditions - PCS Clinton Hoehn - Poseyville - Warrant, Violation of Driving Conditions - PCS Clinton Hoehn - Poseyville - Warrant, Neglect of a Dependent, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person With a Passenger Less Than 18 Years of Age, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Operating a Vehicle with a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance or its Metabolite in the Blood (petition to revoke

2021-317 PUBLIC NOTICE Campbell Energy, 1238 CR 1500 N Carmi, IL 62821 has submitted to the Division of Oil and Gas a request to convert and Oil Producer to a Class II Enhanced Recovery to be used for the injection of produced brine. This well is located in Section 16, Twp. 5S, Rng. 14W in Posey County, Indiana The subject well is Ribeyre #46-WI, permit #55902 will be injecting produced brine into the Cypress Sandstone formation within the depth interval 2692’-2718’and into the Bethel Sandstone formation within the depth interval 2796’-2891’ and into the Ste.Genevieve Limestone formation within the depth interval 3002’-3062’ and into the St. Louis Limestone formation within the depth interval 3062’-3496’ and into the Salem Limestone formation within the depth interval 3496‘3800’ and into the Harrodsburg Limestone formation within the depth interval 3800’-4010’ and a maximum injection pressure not to exceed 1800 pounds per square inch. The maximum injection rate for this well will not exceed 3000 barrels per day. Written comments and objections, a request for a copy of this application or a request for an informal hearing concerning this application must be submitted to the Division of Oil and Gas within 15 days from the publication date of this notice and should be mailed to: Division of Oil and Gas Department of Natural Resources Attn: Technical Section 402 W. Washington St., Room 293 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2748 Published in the Posey County News on September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-312 STATE OF INDIANA

IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT

COUNTY OF POSEY

CAUSE NO. 65D01-2109-DN-000334

IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Charles Ricketts PETITIONER AND Robin Ricketts RESPONDENT SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Robin Dawn Ricketts, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN. You are hereby notified that on the 23 day of September, 2021, Charles Ricketts, filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, captioned, IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF Charles A. Ricketts and Robin Dawn Ricketts, in the Posey Superior court under cause number 65D01-2109-DN-000334. The petition requests that: The marriage be dissolved. A hearing has been set on this matter for the 22 day of November, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. in the Posey Superior Court, 126 E. Third St., Mount Vernon, Posey County Indiana. Unless you, or your attorney, appear or otherwise controvert the allegations at, or prior to, the final hearing, the relief requested in the Petition may be granted in your absence. Dated: 9/23/20212 Kay Kilgore CLERK OF THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT By: Brooke Nichole Curtis Published in the Posey County News on September 28, October 5, October 12, 2021 - hspaxlp

bond/own recognizance) PCS September 15 Nancy Smith - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Burglary, Theft (failure to appear) - MVPD September 16 Jerry Atteberry - Lawtey, Fla. - Resisting Law Enforcement, Intimidation - MVPD Jonathan Culverson - Raiford, Fla. - Operating While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving - MVPD Timmothy Whitﬁeld Mount Vernon - Warrant, Dealing in Methamphetamine (petition to revoke bond/own recognizance) - PCS Clinton Hoehn - Poseyville - Warrant, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance (petition to revoke) - PCS Bryce Lewis - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (motion to impose judgment of conviction) - PCS 2021-302 STATE OF INDIANA

Kelse Wyatt - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Theft - ISP Natalie Miller - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Theft - ISP Gordon Alijohwa - Macon Ga. - Possession of Marijuana - PCS September 20 Cassidy Curtis - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Theft (petition to revoke) - MVPD September 21 Cody Davis - Evansville Warrant, Driving While Suspended (failure to appear) - PCS Complaints September 1 8:45 a.m. - General Complaint - Request to speak with oﬃcer reference threatening texts he has received - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 11:32 a.m. - Theft - Caller advised someone stole her medication last night - Third Street, Mount Vernon 1:23 p.m. - General Complaint - Caller advised that he is towing a vehicle for the ) ) SS:

trailer park. The residents are refusing to move - Elk Trail, Evansville 2:13 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised she saw a male and female subject ﬁghting in the parking lot. Advised they have gone into the apartment but she can still hear them yelling - Green Valley Drive, Mount Vernon 2:14 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised someone broke into her trailer a few days ago - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 2:51 p.m. - Harassment Caller advised female subject keeps coming to caller’s apartment and harassing him while he is trying to pack his items and leave. He advised she has been threatening to bring another male subject back to the residence to possibly cause harm - Green Valley Drive, Mount Vernon 7:16 p.m. - Breaking and

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POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2021 TERM

COUNTY OF POSEY) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2109-ES-000055 IN THE MATTER OF THE SUPERVISED ESTATE OF BETTY M. GARDNER, DECEASED.

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ATTORNEY: William H. Bender 17 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 430 Poseyville, Indiana 47633 Phone: (812) 874-3636, (812) 985-2102 NOTICE OF SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF INDIANA In the matter of the estate of Betty M. Gardner, Deceased Notice is hereby given that John P. Wiggins was on the 9th day of September, 2021, appointed Executor of the estate of Betty M. Gardner, deceased, who died on July 10, 2021. All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine ( 9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, this 13th day of September, 2021 Kay Kilgore, Clerk Posey Circuit Court Donna Curtis, Deputy BENDER LAW, LLC William H. Bender #3734-65 17 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 430 Poseyville, Indiana 47633 Phone(s): (812) 874-3636 or (812) 985-2102 Fax: (812) 874-3637 E-mail: William@BenderLaw.biz Published in the Posey County News on September 21, September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-314

2021-313 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION PLAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION, ON THE 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021 AT 6:00 PM AT THE HOVEY HOUSE, 300 WALNUT STREET, MT. VERNON, INDIANA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST BY JAMES AND KATHY PETRIG FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL PETRIG MINOR SUBDIVISION. SAID SUBDIVISION INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, LOCATED ON DAMM ROAD, WADESVILLE, IN TO WIT: BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 5 South, Range 12 West, Robinson Township, Posey County, Indiana, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Quarter-Quarter Section; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 53 seconds East along the North line of said Quarter-Quarter Section 307.29 feet to a Mag nail (set) and being the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 89 degrees 57 minutes 53 seconds East 10.00 feet to a Mag nail (found); thence South 00 degrees 01 minute 31 seconds East 677.15 feet to a 5/8” iron pin/Kuester cap (found); thence North 88 degrees 20 minutes 14 seconds West 319.12 feet to a 518” iron pin/Kuester cap (found}; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 14 seconds East 256.09 feet to a 5/8” rebar/Noelle cap (set); thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 53 seconds East and parallel with said North line 308.34 feet to a 5/8” rebar/Noelle cap (set); thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 31 seconds West 412.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.00 acres more or less. Written suggestions of objections to the provisions of said request may be ﬁled with the Secretary of the Area Plan Commission at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Posey County Area Plan Commission at the time and place speciﬁed. Said hearing may be continued from time to time as may be necessary. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the said request, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF POSEY COUNTY BY: MARK SEIB (PRESIDENT) Published in the Posey County News on September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION PLAT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION, ON THE 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021 AT 6:00 PM AT THE HOVEY HOUSE, 300 WALNUT STREET, MT. VERNON, INDIANA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST BY JAMES E. AND LOUISE WINTERNHEIMER FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF J AND L MINOR SUBDIVISION. SAID SUBDIVISION INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN MARRS TOWNSHIP, LOCATED AT 10325 MIDDLE MT. VERNON ROAD, MT. VERNON IN TO WIT: BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 6 South, Range 12 West, Marrs Township, Posey County, Indiana, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence East along the South line of said Quarter-Quarter Section 400.38 feet to a 1” pipe, being the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 00 seconds West 101.07 feet to a point in the center of Middle Mt. Vernon Road; thence South 79 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 39.17 feet to an iron pipe in the center of said road; thence South 80 degrees 39 minutes 00 seconds East 187.02 feet to a Mag nail (set) in the center of said road; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 00 seconds East 63.71 feet to the North line of said Northeast quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence continue South 00 degrees 07 minutes 00 seconds East 113.07 feet to a 5/8” rebar/Noelle cap (set); thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 00 seconds West 223.00 feet to a 5/8” rebar/Noelle cap (set); thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 00 seconds West 113.52 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.00 acre more or less. Written suggestions of objections to the provisions of said request may be ﬁled with the Secretary of the Area Plan Commission at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Posey County Area Plan Commission at the time and place speciﬁed. Said hearing may be continued from time to time as may be necessary. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the said request, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF POSEY COUNTY BY: MARK SEIB (PRESIDENT) Published in the Posey County News on September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp

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Court News and Legal Advertisements continued Entering - Outer barn broken into, doors open - Wolﬂin Street, Mount Vernon 10:30 p.m. - Information Report - Advised a black SUV came into alley and male subject with white hair and a hoodie got out and started walking toward caller. Caller advised she was on the trampoline talking to her mom on the phone. She stated to the male, can I help you, at which point he turned around and left in the vehicle - Second Street, Mount Vernon September 15 11:22 a.m. - Repossession 2014 Ford Fusion, blue - Winternheimer Road, Wadesville 11:25 a.m. - Fight - Female with green hair, white tank top, stretch pants, attacked another girl and took her purse. She is now in the alley - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon

3:29 p.m. - Theft - Someone broke into his pole barn and stole all of his tools - Darnell School Road, Mount Vernon 7:24 p.m. - Threatening Request to speak to oﬃcer reference a subject threatening to vandalize some property Riviera Drive, Mount Vernon 8:46 p.m. - Welfare Check - Female has been screaming for 20 minutes - Deer Run/ Schuessler Road, Evansville 10:46 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Was dropping friend oﬀ at address and her boyfriend started throwing objects at caller’s vehicle, throwing friend’s belongings in the yard - Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon September 16 7:08 a.m. - Threatening Meet with caller reference threatening messages received on their phone - Seventh

2021-310 The following will be sold for charges: 7701 BALD KNOB RD MOUNT VERNON On 10/13/2021 @ 10:00 AM 2003 BMW WBABN33463PG61215 $2,275.00 2006 FORD 1FTPW12596FA26694 $1,135.00 Published in the Posey County News on September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp

Street, Mount Vernon 10:10 a.m. - Theft - Request to meet reference things stolen from the house - South Sharp, Poseyville 11:45 a.m. - Welfare Check - Complaints of people drinking and carrying bags on playground - Fifth Street, Mount Vernon 11:55 a.m. - Vandalism Meet with caller reference lobby of post oﬃce trashed over several days - Main Street, Cynthiana 12:51 p.m. - Threatening Male subject is on the ban list and is there threatening and chasing people - Ninth Street, Mount Vernon 2:18 p.m. - BOL - For a yellow FIAT with female driver in her 30’s. Female subject went to caller’s house in a yellow Fiat and asked her about the Covid vaccine and told her she knew she had children in the home and if caller did not get the vaccine she would take the children. Caller asked her to lave and tried to shut the door but the woman tried to push the door back open and

2021-319 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING On or about October 15th, 2021 the City of Mount Vernon is applying to the Indiana Office of Community Rural Affairs for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 Response Program. This program is funded by Title I of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The funds will be utilized for sewer improvements for the City of Mount Vernon on the basis that this grant will serve residents, at least 51% Low-to-Moderate Income. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $700,000. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low-and moderate-income persons is at least $357,000 (51%). The local match will be at least $140,000 (20%). The City of Mount Vernon will hold a virtual Zoom public hearing on October 12th at 2:00 P.M. (local time), at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/7902657749 to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federally funded CDBG project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Andy Zellers at 812-423-2020 not later than October 7th. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons. Information related to this project will be available for review as of October 5th by emailing Andy Zellers at azellers@ evvregion.com. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Andy Zellers, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, 318 Main Street, Suite 400, Evansville, Indiana 47708 or by email to azellers@evvregion.com no later than October 12th in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced has been prepared by the City of Mount Vernon and is also available to the public. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact the Community Development Division of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, 318 Main Street, Suite 400, Evansville, Indiana 47708 or (812) 423-2020. Published in the Posey County News on September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-315 ORDINANCE 2021-7 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 1991-8 AND SECTION 6.04.030 OF THE NEW HARMONY MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of New Harmony, Indiana, on August 27, 1991 , adopted Ordinance 19918., and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of New Harmony now desires to amend said Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED as follows: Section 1. Section 3 of Ordinance 1991-8 and Section 6.04-030 of the New Harmony Municipal Code are amended to read as follows: Any violation of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a civil fine not to exceed $50.00, together with costs of prosecution. Each event of noncompliance shall constitute a separate violation of this ordinance. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon publication. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 2021. Alvin Blaylock Tom Williams Virginia Alsop Roger Wade Gary Watson ATTEST: Karla L. Atkins, Clerk-Treasurer Published in the Posey County News on September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-307 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SEWER RATES AND CHARGES FOR POSEY COUNTY REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that an ordinance (the “Ordinance”) was introduced before the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Posey County Regional Sewer District (the “District”) on September 9, 2021, which would change sewer rates and charges for the District. The Board will conduct a public hearing with regard to the Ordinance on October 5, 2021, at 12:00 noon, (local time), at the Hovey House, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The schedule of rates and charges for the District set forth in the Ordinance are as follows: The rates and charges and other specific provisions thereof enacted by the Board of Trustees of the District are as follows: Application Fees: Wasteload Allocation $100.00/Application Wastewater Facility Construction Permit $100.00/Application Lateral Construction Permit $100.00/Application Capacity Fees: The Capacity Fee for all commercial and residential connection $3,500/EDU Entire Capacity Fee is due and payable prior to the issuance of a wasteload allocation letter. Interceptor Fees: The Interceptor Fee for all commercial and residential wasteload allocations $1,000 per EDU Entire Interceptor Fee is due and payable prior to the issuance of a wasteload allocation letter. Monthly Service Fees: Monthly Service Fee (calendar years 2021, 2022 and 2023): $85.00 per EDU Monthly Service Fee for 2024 (5% increase from prior year): $89.25 per EDU Monthly Service Fee for 2025 (5% increase from prior year): $93.71 per EDU Monthly Service Fee for 2026 (1.6% increase from prior year): $95.20 per EDU Vacant Premise Credit per policy dated June l, 2010 $20.00.EDU/Month Inspection Fees: Wastewater Facility (Sewer) Construction: $ 130.00/hour Acceptance of Facilities (post construction): $ 130.00/hour Lateral Construction: $ 245.00/lateral Plan Review Fees: Wasteload Allocation and Plan Review $ 150.00/Hour Lateral Plan Review $ 150.00/Hour Miscellaneous Fees: Late Payment Penalty Fee: 10% of unpaid current charges Returned Check Fee: $25.00 /occurrence Disconnect Fee for nonpayment: $250.00 per event Reconnect Fee after paid current: $200.00 per event Lien Charges: Cost of attachment of lien plus the amount of fees owed. Industrial Waste Discharge Permit (Non-Domestic): Annual Discharge Permit Fee $50.00 Laboratory Testing Charges Actual Charge plus 15% handling for samples collected and processed by the District Industrial waste, for purposes of this Ordinance, pertains to those non-domestic waste streams discharged as defined by SIC codes as registered under the Code of Federal Regulations CFR 403 Pretreatment guidelines set forth by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and includes significant users who discharge greater than 25,000-gallons/day of flow or contribute a process waste stream which makes up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic capacity of the POTW Treatment plant; or is designated as such by the Control Authority on the basis the Industrial User has a reasonable potential for adversely affecting the POTW ‘s operation or for violating any Pretreatment Standard or requirement (in accordance with 40 CFR 403.8(f)(6)) or by categorical classification. The Industrial Waste Discharge Permit does not apply to restaurants but does not exempt restaurants from Excessive Strength Surcharge fees or excess waste strength, or any required laboratory testing, or the need to install and maintain grease traps as outlined in the District’s rules and regulations. Excessive Strength Surcharge Rates Excessive Strength Surcharge Rates shall be applicable to all users who generate wastewater which contains any nonconventional pollutants or strengths of Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD5), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Ammonia (NH3), or Total Phosphorus that exceed the system average strengths listed in the table below, as determined by special laboratory analysis by a certified laboratory. Other special service rates shall be charged on a case-by-case basis for toxic discharges, with the charges being based on the difficulty of treating the toxic pollutant as well as sampling, testing, and disposal charges. Strength charges are to be computed on actual measured strengths and volumes on monthly basis. Excessive Strength Surcharge rates shall be calculated from the number of pounds delivered to the treatment plant more than the concentrations and at the cost per pound listed below: Constituent Concentration Limit Surcharge cost per pound BOD5 300 mg/l $0.52 TSS 265 mg/l $0.45 NH3-N 30 mg/l $2.06 Total Phosphorus 10 mg/l $2.00 Fats, Oil, Grease 100 mg/l $1.05 Dated: September ___, 2021 POSEY COUNTY REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT Published in the Posey County News on September 21, September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp

stated she could not call the police to have her removed because she worked for the state or something to that effect. Caller finally got the door closed and female knocked again but caller stated she had a firearm to protect herself so female subject left and stated she would be back - Posey County 4:35 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised him and his wife got cussed out by their neighbor - Everett Street, Mount Vernon 6:02 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised her friend’s son is attacking them and is now trying to run away - Gregory Lane, Mount Vernon 9:48 p.m. - Criminal Mischief - Saw three or more males were doing terrible things inside the post office causing damage and messing on the floor - Main Street, Cynthiana September 17 5:24 a.m. - Citizen Assist Advised male subject that was arrested last night is sleeping in the parking lot on the ground Main Street, Mount Vernon 3:54 p.m. - Suspicious Caller advised a male subject came in and advised he had been kidnapped - Main Street, Mount Vernon 4:25 p.m. - Suspicious Caller advised the male subject from another location, advised he was banging on the door. Advised he was kidnapped - Locust Street, Mount Vernon 5:50 p.m. - Message - Caller advised that they have had some issues with the neighbor’s but today her kids were outside and the neighbor asked the kids to get their mom, he

Beshears faces battery charge Special to the News Rodger Leister spoke with On September 22, 2021, all parties at the scene. at 3:09 p.m. Gibson County At that point Naas went to Central Disa residence patch rein Owensceived a 911 ville and call from the spoke with 5000 block 19-year-old of South 700 Jacob BesWest reporthears about ing a disturthe incident bance at a and collectresidence. ed his stateUpon arment. riving at the N a a s Jacob Beshears residence then placed Deputy Brian Naas began an Beshears into custody and investigation into the call. transported him to the GibDuring the investigation son County Jail where he Naas with the assistance was charged with Battery. of Captain Bryan Ellis and He has since posted a $550 Owensville Town Marshal bond. had something important to tell her - Reich Lane, Evansville 7:51 p.m. - General Complaint - Driver refusing to leave, parked out front. Driver advised he has to be parked for 10 hours and will not move SR 62, Mount Vernon 10:08 p.m. - Shots Fired Vehicle came by and a female was shooting out the window, gold Chevy Silverado - Romaine/Harmony Springﬁeld Road, New Harmony September 18 9:55 a.m. - Theft - Caller advised several tools have been stolen from his house and garage. No signs of forced entry. Believes his ex-girlfriend may have stolen them - Durlin Road, New Harmony 4:19 p.m. - Assault - Subject in a black Jeep just assaulted

another customer and an employee - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 9:56 p.m. - Noise Complaint - Loud music and screaming Main Street, Mount Vernon 11:40 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Male and female arguing by the library. She is yelling to get away from me. Female wearing white shirt Seventh/Mill Street, Mount Vernon September 19 12:39 p.m. - Bomb Threat or Attack - Caller advised that his wife and himself were in bed last night and heard a loud bang. Didn’t think much of it. Caller advised that he went out to his mailbox today and someone made a bomb out of a bottle and foil then set it oﬀ in the mailbox - Bufkin Springﬁeld Road, Mount Vernon

2021-318 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING On or about October 15th, 2021 the Town of Poseyville is applying to the Indiana Office of Community Rural Affairs for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) COVID-19 Response Program. This program is funded by Title I of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The funds will be utilized for sewer improvements for the Town of Poseyville on the basis that this grant will serve residents, at least 51% Low-to-Moderate Income. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $700,000. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low-and moderate-income persons is at least $357,000 (51%). The local match will be at least $140,000 (20%). The Town of Poseyville will hold a virtual Zoom public hearing on October 12th at 3:00 P.M. (local time), at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/7902657749 to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federally funded CDBG project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Andy Zellers at 812-423-2020 not later than October 7th. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons. Information related to this project will be available for review as of October 5th by emailing Andy Zellers at azellers@ evvregion.com. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Andy Zellers, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, 318 Main Street, Suite 400, Evansville, Indiana 47708 or by email to azellers@evvregion.com no later than October 12th in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced has been prepared by the Town of Poseyville and is also available to the public. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact the Community Development Division of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, 318 Main Street, Suite 400, Evansville, Indiana 47708 or (812) 423-2020. Published in the Posey County News on September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp 2021-316 Notice to Taxpayers of Proposed Additional Appropriations Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Posey County that the proper legal officers of The Posey County Council will meet at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana, on October 13, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year. Name of Fund Purpose Intended Amoun Sheriff Reserve Uniforms $375.00 Sheriff Reserve Uniforms $500.00 K9 Fund Supplies $50.00 K9 Fund Supplies $224.00 K9 Fund Repairs and Maintenance $800.00 County General Area Plan/Legal Services $15,470.00 Health Board Health Nurse $8000.00 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally approved, will be referred to the Department of Local Government Financing. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations within (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken at the above meeting. Maegen L. Greenwell Posey County Auditor Published in the Posey County News on September 28, 2021 - hspaxlp

2021-311 SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION DLC#:D181-73 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY MIDFIRST BANK,

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CAUSE NO.:65D01-2107-MF-000247 ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) ) MARC D. HALL AND ) BRENDA M. BURKE, ) Defendants. ) NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Indiana to the Defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned: You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is a Complaint on Note and for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described real estate: Lot Number Ten (10) in Isaiah Fletchall’s Enlargement to the Town of Poseyville, Posey County, Indiana. And Commonly known as: 110 W Fletchall St, Poseyville, IN 476339030 This Summons by Publication is specifically directed to the following named Defendants whose whereabouts are unknown to me: Marc D. Hall and Brenda M. Burke In addition to the above named Defendants being served by this Summons, there may be other Defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before the 12th day of October, 2021, (the same being within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit), and if you fail to do so, a judgment will be entered against you for what the Plaintiff has demanded. DOYLE & FOUTTY, P.C. By Alan W. McEwan ATTEST: Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey County Superior Court 1 Sheryl Seifert S. Brent Potter (10900-49) Tina M. Caylor (30994-49) David M. Johnson (30354-45) Alan W. McEwan (24051-49) Matthew L. Foutty (20886-49) Maura E. Binder (34314-22) Craig D. Doyle (4783-49) Jessica S. Owens (26533-49) DOYLE & FOUTTY, P.C. 41 E Washington St., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-264-5000 Fax: 317-264-5400 Published in the Posey County News on September 28, October 5, October 12, 2021 - hspaxlp

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New Harmony handles routine matters, gets updates By Trisha L. Lopez Ongoing discussions about New Harmony’s fireworks ordinance in light of complaints about noise disruptions after Independence Day celebrations may lead to changes. New Harmony Town Council members have talked about the issue at several monthly meetings, but language for a possible change was suggested at Tuesday’s meeting at the Town Hall. The current ordinance allows the release of fireworks between 10 a.m. and midnight on July 3, 4 and 5. “There were quite a few complaints around town (about) fireworks. I think we need to limit that down to (only) July 4 between 10 p.m. and midnight,” Council member Roger Wade said. Council President Alvin Blaylock expressed concerns that limiting the use of fireworks to one day could present a problem. “I think that is probably not enough,” Blaylock said. “What if someone in the community was wanting to have a big public fireworks display and it rains on July 4th?

The third and the fifth, in my opinion, are not too outrageous.” Council members discussed permissible times, but no official decision was made. Blaylock asked Wade to put his suggestion in writing to present to the council at its October meeting for consideration. The potential change was just one item on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, which opened with a call for a moment of silence in honor of Posey County Deputy Bryan Hicks, hospitalized after being shot in New Harmony during a welfare check on Sept. 18. Members voted to transfer $6,500 from the riverboat gambling fund to the Christmas decoration fund to help Christmas in New Harmony in its efforts to upgrade the town’s existing holiday decor for Christmas 2022. Robin Lewis from Christmas in New Harmony presented the council with a $18,000 proposal in August that would replace all of the decorations on Main Street and the side streets. The group has been selling ornaments themed around historic New Harmony buildings to help fund the proposal

and sought help from the council to cover the rest of the cost Blaylock said the initial $6,500 would be “a start, not an end” and said the council could revisit the issue in the 2023 budget cycle for the remainder after the group’s fundraising efforts have ended. “If we do that, is there a possibility that next year we can do more?” Councilwoman Virginia Alsop asked Blaylock. “Yes. Wanting to work with Robin and the people doing that, us working with them and, in my opinion, them working with us... that’s a start,” he said. Alsop said she would like to see the group reach out for donations. “There are people out there that will donate to this,” she said. Lewis, sitting in the audience at the meeting, told members that the group has collected $42 in a donation jar. She said they’ve sold 44 ornaments and raised about $3,000 of their $5,000 goal. “With the $6,500, we might adjust what we give this year and then again next year. If that’s permissible with you guys, we’ll

just take a look at what we can put with your (money). We already had $3,000, but we might do percentages according to what we proposed,” Lewis said. “I’ll look at the numbers and get back to you and then see what we can purchase with that amount of money to start with. We don’t want to do like a hit and miss.” She said it might be possible to focus on Main Street first and then move on to the side streets in the next round of funding. Other items covered by council: The floor was opened for a public hearing to address residents’ concerns about the proposed 2022 budget, but no one came forward. Council members voted to move forward with the budget as recommended for a vote to adopt coming in October. Historic New Harmony is looking to buy a new, ADA compliant tram. Members voted to require the tram to follow golf cart registration requirements. Wade updated council on the progress of Murphy Park restroom restorations. He said all parties involved are trying to coordinate schedules to begin the work.

‘Poseyville’ continued from Page A1 meeting and $1,400 for a follow-up ‘town-hall’ type public meeting. Nix shared the mediator would do due diligence before the initial meeting by reaching out to community members gathering ideas of how they want the community to grow, seek suggestions on issues such as housing and future industries, and help facilitate a strategy that would be beneficial to the community as a whole. Councilman Bruce Baker excitedly recalled “the old days” when the Poseyville Chamber was a very important part of growing the community. “I remember they had go-cart races, the festival, and the largest horse show east of the Mississippi River. They helped build businesses and bring new businesses into our town. It’s a great thing and I think it’s an excellent idea,” said Baker. “We have several avenues for funding this type of thing, such as River Boat Tax dollars.” The council unanimously agreed to fund the meetings, the first of which Nix hopes will be around the first of November. Changes were made to the 2022 Salary Ordinance due to the hiring of a part-time employee, and the Personnel Policy was updated. Council member Justin Collins made a motion to change the Community Center Manager pay to a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $6,000 to which there was no second and the motion died. Bernie Fehribach currently handles that role. Collins disclosed that Fehribach’s salary will be in the neighborhood of $19000 this year, not including a furnished cell phone. Collins then made the motion to amend all Council members pay to $0. Once again, the motion died due to lack of a second and the new Salary Ordinance was passed as written by a two to one vote. Poseyville Town Coouncil members receive $13000 per year, the highest of any community in the county. Town Attorney William Bender opened sealed bids for the 1981 K30 which had been advertised. Bids were: Kit Mulkey $1,750; Dan Mobley $525; with a winning bid accepted by council members from Jeff Wright of $2,000. Bender also read the first amendment to the ARP Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund No. 2021-09-14-01 to detail how the money will be spent in order to satisfy State requirements. This first round of dollars will be primarily used for Infrastructure and a motion to contract Lupfer Construction LLC to start on emergency work was passed. A Hedging Agreement/Contract to continue purchasing gas from UGM was read and unanimously passed. Council members voted to approve an Eagle Scout project to be done by Joanthan Dill. A donated piece of playground equipment will be assembled and placed in the park with mulch and rubber concrete used around the foundation. Monies have been acquired, however, Dill is having trouble finding the fabric to keep weeds out. Collins suggested he may have a source.

Due to the current services being down more than working, council members approved moving internet services to Spectrum and phone services to Verizon. This will be a money saver, will help make the department building more secure, and should improve service for remote areas. “We need to stay up with technology,” stated Baker. Discussion on tree trimming was initiated by Collins who has been in contact with Rob Johnson on a bid. He believes the bid for trimming Fletchall Street to Lockwood will run about $2,500 and trimming from Pine Street to Main Street to be $650. This includes a measurement of 14 feet to the curb. Baehl raised the concern of the trees being ‘butchered’ to which Baker suggested having a specialist look at the trees in order to make sure they are not killed in the process. As trimming is best done in the late fall or winter when the sap is down, the discussion was tabled until a later date. On that same thought, when attendee Ken Gorbett questioned when the water tower would be repainted, Baehl replied, “with the dew, this time of year is not right for that.” The board hopes to have the tower painted next summer and use some of the ARP Infrastructure money to fund the project. In other Council action: • Billey Robling was introduced as the new part-time Utility Clerk. • Although Claims were approved, Collins questioned the expense of new cameras for the Poseyville Police Department. Carter explained that he was able to purchase two for the price of one and the total number of cameras in use is now six. • Town Clerk Christy Foster presented the first reading of the Notice to Taxpayer Budget for 2022 which includes a four percent increase to each fund. It can be viewed on the town’s website as well as the Indiana State website. • An Ordinance to Establish a Police Department Donation Fund was passed by a two to one vote. • Fire Chief Austin Ahrens presented the bid for replacing 10 Air Tanks that were requested during the August meeting. The bid was accepted and the bottles will be replaced. Ahrens also shared that the old siren that was used to alert firefighters of an active fire has been removed from the top of the pole and will be restored. Ahrens also reminded the council that the Fire Department Open House will be held Sunday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, bounce house, and a Chinese Auction. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Chili will be available to purchase. • Utility Department Supervisor Jeremy Farrar shared that with the new sewer work, residents should be on the lookout for road closings. • The next meeting of the Poseyville Town Council will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. This will be an in person and virtual meeting.

‘Study’ continued from Page A1 done? Can the public see it? Can I? I have a degree in civil engineering.” Dausmann suggested the three member committee “do due diligence” and look deeply into the Taenaska plan and look at the flooding that already occurs on Highway 62, like around Harbor Town. He volunteered to serve on the committee himself, recommended Barry Tanner, and said there are many other excellent civil engineers employed at firms in Mount Vernon. Kathy Weinzapfel showed the Commissioners a photograph taken in May, 2020 of severe flooding on highway 62 looking down the hill from the ‘canisters’ on Caborn Road after a heavy four to six inch downpour. It will be included in the meeting minutes. Posey County Highway Superintendent Steve Schenk opined that one of the reasons flooding occurs in several areas of Highway 62 happens because INDOT needs to clear out a ditch which affects several roads that drain out to the highway. He thinks the ditch has not been cleared since the 1980’s. County Attorney Joe Harrison will call Rusty Fowler of INDOT about cleaning it out. The Commissioners asked Weinzapfel to send her photo to Joe for that. Schenk also reported that he received the Community Crossings Grant

last Tuesday from the County Council when they released funds for him to begin paving. In other action: • Fourth District City Councilman Rusty Levings approached the podium to ask the Commissioners to consider enacting an ordinance making Posey County a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary County.’ This designation would mean the county does not support gun controls and will not enforce control laws, even if they are passed by state or national officials. It establishes that local officials who refuse to enforce control laws will not be punished. Collins asked Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham to come to the podium and express his opinion on Levings’ request. The Sheriff said he looked it over and sounded noncommittal about it. “I have no objection to the wording. It does not state anything the Constitution does not say. I am not against it, but it will have no effect on my office or what we do,” he speculated. Thornburg said he would consider doing this, but he and fellow Commissioners and County Attorney Joe Harrison need to review it first. The motion to enact it was tabled. • Latham also gave his inmate report as 15 Department of Corrections, 34 Vanderburgh County, and 89 Posey County inmates, making a total

of 138 inmates. They received a check for $38,362.50 from Vanderburgh County for housing their inmates in August. He also discussed the recent deputy shooting in New Harmony and asked for prayers for Bryan Hicks and those involved in the incident. Fundraisers are being held around the county for the Hicks family. Funds can be donated at the Evansville Teachers Credit Union or to the Posey County FOP. Information is available on the Sheriff’s website. • John Deig introduced himself to the Commissioners and the audience as the new Posey County Veteran’s Officer, replacing Dave Sharber who retired. He said he is working on updating the website and will have a calendar of when he will be in the office every month on it. Patrons may call to set up an appointment or stop by his office in Room 34 of the Coliseum basement. • The Commissioners entered into an agreement with the City of Mount Vernon to use the Hovey House for City Council meetings for these Wednesday dates the remainder of the year on Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and 20, November 3 and 17, December 1, 15 and 29. There will be others for next year, too. The city will pay one dollar annually for the use of the building, and must provide their own security. • Jim Morley appeared be-

fore the Commissioners to answer any questions as they entered into a $117,800 contract with them to oversee installation of broadband technology by Mainstream. The money will be taken out of COVID relief funds. “I am looking forward to working with you and will report back on progress in a few weeks,” he said. • The first reading of a Motor Vehicle Traffic Ordinance to put a stop sign at the intersection of Old Highway 62 and Blount Road passed. The road is right across the highway from Marrs Elementary School. • Becky Wolfe from the Area Plan Commission brought a request to rezone a tract of land for Ken and Jodie Gross from Agricultural to Single Family Residence and it was approved. • Tax sale certificates were assigned and given to the city for structures torn down by them. • Jenna Rickhart, Economic Development Partnership, brought an engineering agreement to Commissioners with American Structurepoint for Phase 1 and Phase 2 work on the contract, including Lamont Road and Highway 62 to Lower Mount Vernon Road. • The Commissioners approved emergency pay sick leave for county employees that was discussed at the last meeting.

doing what he believes in and was doing what he believed will make Posey County a better place to live.” Soloist Jordan Duncan added a great deal to the occasion with renditions of comforting music. Local pastor Rick Sellers also made some points during his portion of the service. The final speaker, Pastor

Jeff Long, urged those in attendance to keep the feelings of the night fresh and not to forget them in three weeks on in a month. From the looks on the faces during the candle-lighting at the end of the service, this is not an incident that will be forgotten soon, if ever.

‘Coming together’ continued from Page A1 Posey Chief Deputy Jeremy Fortune also spoke. “I don’t know what to say or do that is going to make this situation any better or easier to understand,” Fortune expressed. “What I do know is that the support that Bryan and his family have received throughout this has been remarkable and humbling. I

know that our deputies are resilient and even though they are hurting, they will not stop protecting the citizens of this county.” Perhaps if there was a mutual theme among all the speakers, it was the expression of the love that Bryan Hicks has for his job and that despite the outcome of that night, Hicks was

Posey County Deputy and Boy Scout leader Josh Brock walks in the Autumnfest Parade. Photo by Dave Pearce

‘Wiltshire’ continued from Page A1 the front of the residence. Tieken attempted to get to a better position to observe and give commands to Wiltshire. Martin and Davis made plans to gett Hicks out of the street and medically attended to. Hicks was able to be transported via ambulance to Deaconess Midtown Hospital where he remains being treated for a gunshot wound to the head. According to deputies, New Harmony Town Marshal Aaron Straub also arrived 0n scene while Wiltshire was still in the enclosed front porch. Mount Vernon Police Department Officers Darrin Lemberg and Colton Givens arrived and they and the deputies entered the front porch area where they detained Wiltshire. He was moved out of the residence where he was treated by officers forgunshot wounds. Wiltshire was also transported by ambulance to Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Indiana State Police Detective Sgt. Brad Chandler arrived at the scene on September 18, 2021, and assessed the areas of evidence. He left the scene to locate Kathy Wiltshire at the Old Mill Mart gas station in NewHarmony. During that interview, Kathy Wiltshire confirmed that herhusband is Paul Wiltshire and that they both reside at 612 Short St. in New Harmony. Kathy Wiltshire also con-

firmed that Paul Wiltshire had threatened tokill her and would shoot anyone that came to their residence. Kathy Wiltshire was able to leave the residence and immediately called herdaughter, Amanda Hirsch. Hirsh drove to New Harmony and located and picked up Kathy Wiltshire. Hirsch relayed by phone to Dispatch thatKathy Wiltshire was out of the residence and away from Paul Wiltshire. During a hospital interview of Wiltshire by an Indiana State Police detective, the officer asked Wiltshire what occurred on Sept. 18, 2021. During the interview, Wiltshire confirmed that he shot his firearm at the arriving officers. Wiltshire’s account is that he shot at the officer after he was shot at. Wiltshire’s explanation is that when the deputy requested that he drop his gun, he didn’t want to throw his gun down for fear that it might go off. Wiltshire said that the firearm that he shot with was a Ruger 1911 style 45 caliber. The ammunition was hollow point and he believes he shot four or five times. During the interview this affiant inquired about shooting the deputy, Wiltshire said that he did not know that he hit anyofficers. However, he did know that he was shot and was down attempting to give up.

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Random thoughts make good fodder

O n e morning recently, I was sitting in the comfort of my living room for a few minutes before heading out for another hectic day. I have always been one who could write my thoughts much better than I could say them. I ﬁnd myself jotting a lot of notes. Most of the time, they go no further than the trash can but it gets some of my mini-rants out of the way so no one but me actually knows about them. But on this particular morning, I was thinking about my nearly 40 years in newspaper. Few things have been easy. The job is the best part but the business side can be troublesome. I jotted down the following not to myself. After I read it through a couple of times, I decided to post it on social media. “Running a business is hard. What they don’t tell you is that it causes severe anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of de-

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pression in even the most laid back people. People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore. You have to worry about if you forget to write someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them? Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages and emails. There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5-10 years. It takes a toll. It’s freaking exhausting. Especially this past year. Here’s just a reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives. Be kind, be patient, give grace.” It wasn’t intended to be a request for help or praise. It just happened to be the thoughts that were going through my mind. It didn’t take long for me to realize that there were a lot of people who cared and there were also a lot of people who understand and have been in the same place where I was that

morning. Both of those things made me feel good. The positive words were more than appreciated. For the most part, I know the hours of work I put in are appreciated. The people in this county have been very good to me. You have allowed me the opportunity to carry on a passion and many have elected to take part in this small business/newspaper journey. That morning, thoughts ran deeper than most mornings. With me, there’s never a shortage of thoughts. My wife accuses me of talking all day in my two jobs and running out of words to say when I get home at night. I will have to admit, the home time is usually my most quiet time and I guess it really shouldn’t be that way. But as I sit here this morning, many other random thoughts are going through my head. I thought I might share a few of them with you. Perhaps you can relate. “Conversations that are ‘just between us’ most usually aren’t.” “Kindness is the key to most peoples’

How’s it happen?

This morning at 5 a.m. I woke up thirsty and went to the kitchen for a drink of water. While my eyes were beginning to engage, I reached into the cabinet for a glass. Then I managed to locate the faucet and turned it on. Clear, potable water came rushing out. I did not need to walk to the pond or draw a bucket from a well. It suddenly occurred to me that somehow from somewhere someone had done me a great service. And they did not even know me. It was Thursday so I knew I needed to get our trash out. I collected the week’s refuse of leftovers and packaging and took it to our gate by the road. Later that day as I went to the post oﬃce, I noticed the trash was gone. My mail box contained greetings from two health care solicitors, we must

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now be in a demographics database. But it also contained cards from our kids and some important information from the V.A. Someone who did not know us cared enough to send it. To get to the post office I drove on paved roads with proper markings and directions such as traffic control. Somebody must have sweated in the heat and shivered in the cold to help me get to the post office. And, of course, somebody at the post office who was neither friend nor family got our mail to us. There were street lights helping to guide my way and a police officer watching out as he sat in his patrol car near the café. He may have been enjoying a cup of free coffee but he deserved it. He was there for us and he did not know us. Who are all these people who provide water and garbage collection and sewer and street and energy and safety and health care? Why do they do it, especially all those town and city and county politicians who serve on boards and in

offices that keep the lights on and the streets both navigable and safe? Many of them serve without pay or any financial benefits. Why do they give of their time and labor to serve the rest of us? When I see news footage from other countries where people are without power or safety for themselves and their families, I not only feel for them I realize how good we have it. It even will sometimes slow down my complaining about all the services I receive from people who do not know me and have no reason to want to. Every now and then, through the dark glass of pessimism, a small light works its way into my psyche and I remember how lucky I am. So, thank you to all of you who helped me slake my thirst. I will try to complain less and enjoy more. That should last a day or two if I do not watch cable news. For more Gavel Gamut articles go to www.jamesmredwine.com or “Like/Follow” us on Facebook & Twitter at JPegOsageRanch

Always be kind

Sometimes we all need a shoulder to lean on, at times we need someone to be there to lean into the grind with ourselves, to just help us get a little extra push. But it’s better to be the shoulder for others. Sometimes our glass is half empty and sometimes it’s half full. Sometimes we pour from our glass to help ﬁll someone else’s, so much so that eventually we need a recharge our own glass. You see it runs both ways. We sometimes give and sometimes we have the need to receive. But always try to be the one that ﬁlls the glass of others. I myself fall into this rut, but I’m working on it but the one thing I’ve learned over the years and I wished more people were aware of is…When you turn your opinions or comments into personal attacks or insults on people, you have lost the debate and your cred-

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M V B D . G M We all may have some issues with the past. Past problems, past mistakes, past sins, past decisions and past ignorance. We live and we learn if we are fortunate enough to live. Sadly, too many obituaries are of young adults who were barely starting life. Some young adults don’t think that much about the past because so much of life is in front of them – they hope. Most of us believe life is in front of us. It’s

hearts.” “If you’re waiting for something in life, you are wasting time.” “It is much easier to see in and out of a clean window.” “If you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, maybe you need a new dog or maybe the old dog doesn’t need new tricks.” “It’s much easier to catch someone if they don’t see you coming.” “Trying to walk a mile in another man’s moccasins is painful if your feet are much larger.” “Climbing any type of ladder is easier and safer one rung at a time.” “Just because someone is smiling doesn’t mean they are happy. And because they are not smiling, doesn’t mean they are unhappy. Don’t prejudge.” Have a good week and remember Deputy Bryan Hicks in your prayers. But remember all public servants in your prayers. Life is a matter of perspective. If the one you have isn’t the one you want...make a change.

ibility. Never kick a man when he’s down. We all go through cycles of ups and downs. This year has been tough and I’m tired. But God says “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 I get my reset and recharge from the beautiful sunsets that I get to see. I’m always searching for a positive at the end of the day…something to look forward to tomorrow. I do however get to observe the beauty that our maker has given us…painted scenes never the same, and never to be seen again, ever changing. If you were working the grind and noticed it too… then I salute you. Ecclesiastes 5:12 The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much… Don’t let the grind get you down… choose the mindset that you’re blessed and be a blessing to others.

Is God mad at you? diﬃcult to imagine not existing, but as we all know, life ends. If you live long enough you’ll make enough mistakes that will embarrass you, worry you, frighten you or simply make you wonder if God is mad enough to assign you to an everlasting hell. Usually, the pain or aggravation of life’s past problems, valleys, hurts and pain is enough hell for all of us. If hell is any worse than the weight of life’s regrets, sorrows and foul-ups then it surely is more than a terrible place. People who live long lives typically remember ﬁfty years ago like

it’s today. Throughout all of life, sadly, what we often are weighted down by are our transgressions or mistakes. Often it may not be some egregious sin but simply something we wish we could do one more time because we know if we could try again we could do it better. Unfortunately we don’t get a second chance. We have one opportunity to raise our children. We have one span of time to be good to our parents. We have one brief work career that we both work hard and do well or ﬁddle diddle away. Hind sight is always 20/20 but at the time we can’t stop long enough to see what

we are doing. Most of the time our lives are filled with good deeds, lots of good events and lots of good memorable occasions that we should dwell more upon. We forget most of these but the bad stuff always rises to the top. Bad stuff is like bad news. Bad news travels fast. Good news may or may not get around. The bad stuff is typically what climbs its way to the top of our minds and camps there to torment us. The work of the Devil is surely to imprison us if possible. The work of Jesus is to set us free. I heard a parable about Jesus seeing the

Devil with a cage. Inside the cage the Devil had a man. Jesus said, “Old Devil, what are you going to do with that man?” The Devil said, “Hurt him, torture him and make his life hell.” Jesus asked, “Old Devil, what would you take to set that man free?” With a hiss of hate the Devil looked at Jesus with a sinister stare and said, “Every ounce of your blood.” Keep in mind this day that Jesus has paid the price for your freedom. Don’t worry about it anymore. Contact Glenn at GMollette@ aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com.

who lost his life in a UTV-motor vehicle collision. Only one female was killed on the farm in 2020, well below the five listed each of the previous two years. There are too many ATV/UTV fatalities, three last year. Take the 17 tractor-related fatalities, grain truck accidents, or ATV/UTV accidents, and we account for well over half of deaths on the farm. Looking through the summary, the statistics, even the descriptions, can feel like a cold and calculated, cut and dried, read. Most years, I skim through, being sure that nothing in the county or a neighboring county shows up. A map is located in each summary, with all the coun-

ties in Indiana. Within each county are varying numbers of hearts. Each heart represents a life. From the time I began working in southwestern Indiana, 2010, I grew accustomed to seeing eight hearts in Gibson County. The ninth showed up in 2016. The tenth, eleventh, and twelfth appeared in 2017. There are now 13 in Gibson County, nine in Posey County, three in Pike County, and seven in Vanderburgh County. The hearts are not adequate simply representing a life. Each of those hearts represent a time when a community broke down from the shock of the unexpected and stopped, to grieve and wonder. A scar would be a better symbol, representing the

scars on the hearts of loved ones and communities affected by these deaths. Farming is a dangerous occupation, and not one to be taken lightly. Farmers, take care of yourselves, and take care of your neighbors. The 2020 is published online, and the report is available at this website: https://extension.purdue. edu/INPREPared/wp-content/ uploads/2021/09/Indiana-FarmFatality-Summary-2020.pdf. Prior reports are available at: https:// engineering.purdue.edu/~agsafety/ IRSHC/fatalitySummary.html. To talk safety around the farm, contact Hans via hschmitz@purdue.edu or 812-838-1331.

Hans Schmitz, PC Purdue Extension Educator 2020 Farm Fatality Report Released The time of year is upon us for the final report on farm fatalities from 2020. Last year, the death toll was 25 in the state of Indiana. As the report highlights, this number has been above the ten year average four out of the last six years. Highlighting the numbers and the implications of those numbers is a sobering but necessary glimpse into the dangers inherent in agriculture. The farm fatality summary is released each year, compiled by the Agricultural Safety and Health Program at Purdue University. Fatality reports have been collected since 1970. Worthy of note, these fatalities are only documented when they occur as a direct result

of farm activities. Natural causes or off-farm accidents are not included. Since the start of record collection in 1970, there has been a trend for decline in farm fatalities, thought to match up with the trend in declining number of farms and fewer total farmers. In 2020, the number is just above trend line, which would predict 20 deaths in 2020 rather than the 25 which occurred. To highlight the dangers of agriculture, and the way in which young and old can be affected, ages, sexes, and brief descriptions of the activity which caused the fatality are listed. The youngest person lost in 2020 was 16 years old through an ATV accident. The oldest man was 93,

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 Dee Sider Pardon appears to be having a ‘grand’ time as Grand Marshall of the Poseyville Autumnfest Parade held Sunday afternoon. The Respiratory Therapist shared honors with Nurse Sarah Newton. Photo by Dave Pearce

Virginia Alsop places one of the many blue ribbons displayed around New Harmony in honor of Sheriﬀ Deputy Bryan Hicks as he recovers from a gun shot wound. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Little Khloe Reynolds enjoys a cool popsicle during the Autumnfest Parade held Sunday afternoon in Poseyville. Photo by Dave Pearce

Celebrating at Bud’s Hardware Customer Appreciation Day in Mount Vernon Saturday are front row l to r Eli Thompson, Declan Cox, Owen Thompson, Camden Cox, Lydia Thompson, Laura Thompson, Billy Thompson. Back row are l to r Steve Keitel, and James Key. Photo by Sally Denning

Kason Stoneberger shows oﬀ his Ninja Turtle prize during the Autumnfest held in Poseyville over the weekend. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

New Poseyville Fire Department Cadet Landon Crawford, son of Mike Crawford, walks the Autumnfest Parade in full gear on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce

Ayda Patton, 2-and-ahalf-year-old daughter of Sam and Jessica Patton of Poseyville prodly shows oﬀ her Cotton Candy covered face during Autumnfest. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Travel Journalist Clevlen bring encouragement locally

Travel Author Bill Clevlen proclaim’s that the ‘American Dream is not dead’ during an uplifting presentation at the Working Men’s Institute. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray By Lois Mittino Gray On the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, travel author Bill Clevlen came to New Harmony to proclaim that the “American Dream is not dead!” He spoke to an interested group of about 20 individuals who came to hear the uplifting presentation at the Working Men’s Institute. Clevlen, a Saint Louis based national travel journalist can be heard on dozens of radio stations across the USA, including Sirius XM, and is featured in many news stories and websites. He has a travel blog called billontheroad.com and is the author

of several books, including “100 Things to Do in America Before You Die” and “Driving Across America.” His lecture at WMI focused on his most recent book, “Finding the American Dream.” The tome, published last year, tells the story of over 70 persons who overcame shortcomings to achieve their American Dream. He recounted the story of Fred Rogers, a chubby kid who overcame his shyness and bullies to become a symbol of kindness and concern as comfysweater wearing Mr. Rogers. The author said in his talk he would focus on a Top Ten list out of

the seventy persons in the book from around the country that tell their success story of “living the dream.” “I looked at Johnny Cash’s tiny home in Arkansas and thought about how he overcame such obstacles of poverty during the Depression to achieve greatness. This book is a great tool for younger people told the American dream no longer exists.” His ten persons cited were: • Dan and Frank Carney, brothers who founded Pizza Hut in Wichita, Kansas in 1958. “The Pizza Hut Museum on their first site is so interesting. The Carneys decided they wanted any other store they opened to look the same and be recognizable. They hired an architect who wanted $30,000 to design the familiar red roof of the franchise. Thinking that cost was exorbitant, the pair struck an unusual deal with him instead. He would get $100 for every new location opened with his roof atop it. The architect has since made millions!” • Johnny Carson’s Boyhood Home in Norfolk, Nebraska: “This museum in this tiny town showcases thirty years of the Tonight Show. You can sit at his desk and turn his actual Rolodex, walk through the shiny curtain, see his Emmy awards and watch old film clips, including a hilarious one when he was a young reporter interviewing pigeons up on the roof of the studio.” • Jenny Doan, Missouri Quilt Company Store in Hannibal, Missouri, also the hometown of JC Pen-

ney. “Here’s a woman who started out learning to make how-to videos on quilting on social media. Her instructions were a hit and from her one small store, many shops have opened around the country. A vivacious woman, she put the town on the map.” • Jim Henson’s Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia. “Henson created the Muppets, naming the frog after his own best friend, Kermit. All the actual Muppets are there, including Big Bird. Most people who see it usually comment, ‘Wow! That really is a big bird!” • George Eastman Mansion in Rochester, New York. The mansion, owned by the man who founded Kodak, is now a photography museum. It is freestanding and can be explored randomly at the visitor’s leisure. It explains the processes, like dry plate, in the development of film, opening up photography to the common man. • The Walmart Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas. “I was blown away by the story of Sam Walton. What a man! He taught himself how to fly a plane. The first time he ever flew one solo was the first time he was ever in a plane! He would fly to some of his stores and land in the parking lot and go in and talk to the managers. The empire he built was a long way from tis first Walton’s 5 and 10.” • George “Babe” Ruth’s Birthplace in Baltimore, Maryland. “He learned to play baseball at a home for problem kids. It was neat to see his first

baseball card on display there,” the speaker said. • Hitsville, USA Studio in Detroit, Michigan. Berry Gordy Jr. started this “Home of Motown Records” with an $800 loan from his family. On the walls are concert posters from all the groups, like the Supremes, the Marvelettes, Martha and the Vandellas, Mary Wells, and Marvin Gaye and of course, Stevie Wonder. Clevlen told an amusing anecdote about the special way to load the vending machine in the studio for the blind singer to be able to find his favorite candy bar. • Harriet Tubman’s Cabin in Dorchester County, Maryland. “This tells the fascinating story of the former slave who helped move escaped slaves on to Canada through the “underground railroad. What bravery! ” • Milton Hershey’s “Hershey Town” in Hershey, Pennsylvania. “This is a sweet story of the man who made a chocolate dynasty. It was great to see how they make and wrap Hershey kisses. Even the lamp posts in the town are made to look like Hershey kisses. He was a very generous man who paid for school for many orphans from grades K-12.” Clevlen suggest that anyone making a road trip should plan to stop at interesting places, such as he listed above, along the way. “The American Dream is alive. Find interesting ways to get somewhere and take a different route back and see new things,” he advised.

Mount Vernon’s Schmuck recognized for excellence By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon High School sophomore Rylee Schmuck was recently named the 2021 recipient of the Air Force Association’s Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Aerospace Education Cadet of the Year award. Schmuck was chosen out of 23,000 cadets nationwide for her work in aerospace education in CAP in the community. She was selected as an ambassador, along with her father Kentucky Wing Commander Colonel Brian Schmuck, for CAP’s Adapta-Classroom program geared at connecting CAP squadrons with local educators to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and careers in December 2020.

She was recognized for her work in the Thrive after school program in November 2020, earning the Civil Air Patrol National Aerospace Connections in Education Collaborative Point of Light Award. Thrive is a nonprofit organization dedicated to kindergartners through eighth graders at West Elementary and Mount Vernon Junior High School. Schmuck, recently promoted to Cadet Captain, said receiving the award means a lot to her and she had no idea that her work with the Thrive program would “make such an impact on students’ lives.” “At first, the intention was just to simply add value to a student’s knowledge about STEM-related topics and introduce them to Civil Air

Patrol. However, after doing these lessons with the students for several weeks, I noticed the students were gaining much more from the (Aerospace Connections in Education) lessons than what I had originally thought,” Schmuck said. “These students were getting excited to learn and wanted to know more. They were forming their own ideas and opinions about STEM and the millions of opportunities associated with it. Students would get excited when I’d arrive at the facility to teach them a new lesson. The impact of this outreach was so extensive that students as young as six and seven years old were telling me that they wanted to be an aerospace engineer when they grew up. It was astounding

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MVHS sophomore Rylee Schmuck, recently named the 2021 recipient of the Air Force Association’s Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Aerospace Education Cadet of the Year award, is pictured teaching a Thrive class. Photo courtesy of Col. Brian Schmuck Washington D.C., to speak with lawmakers about CAP, which she said helps “shape your public speaking skills and your overall professionalism.” She said the CAP Cadet Wings Program helps students obtain private pilot’s licenses for free, with 100 percent of the cost covered by the U.S. Air Force. CAP is the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. CAP members are not members of the armed forces and are all civilian volunteers, however many members have served

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North Posey escapes Lynnville with narrow 23-18 win one assumed that North Posey would walk all over Tecumseh. That result did not happen last Friday night. Tecumseh led the first three quarters of this matchup. North Posey picked up their game in the fourth quarter to beat Tecumseh 23-18. Tecumseh scored a touchdown with 3:17 remaining in the first quarter. The extra point kick was no good. At the end of the first quarter. North Posey was down 6-0. With 9:47 left in the second quarter, North Posey scored on a Jed Galvin run for a touchdown, along with a good extra point kick by Dalton Reidford. The Vikings led 7-6. North Posey moved the ball very well down the field late in the second quarter. Then the Vikings were forced to a field goal. Reidford made the field goal kick with 1:59 left in the first half to give North Posey a 10-6 advantage. Tecumseh kick returner Drew DuPont returned a kick 85-yards for a touchdown to give Tecumseh a 12-10 lead at the halftime break. The third quarter of this contest was scoreless. After three quarters played, Tecumseh still led 12-10 over North Posey. Minutes into the fourth quarter, Harold Bender threw a touchdown pass to Devin Lintzenich. North Posey went for the two-point conversion and were unsuccessful on the play. With 9:13 left in the fourth quarter, North Posey led 16-12. On the kickoff, Tecumseh’s Kaden Hopkins returned the kick for 60-yards, giving the Braves great field position. North Posey’s defense stopped Tecumseh and got the ball back. At the 4:41 mark of the fourth quarter, Jed Galvin ran the ball to the end zone for a Viking touchdown. Reidford’s

Wyatt Willman makes initial contact and Clint Weatherholt comes in to finish the job on a sack of Tecemseh’s quarterback on Friday evening in Lynnville. The Vikings escaped with the win and are now 5-1. Photo by Dave Pearce By Chris Morlan After a rough loss to Heritage Hills a week ago, North Posey went back on the road for the second straight Friday night in a matchup against the Tecumseh Braves. Not sure if everyone knows, but Tecumseh is not

a member of the Pocket Athletic Conference in football. They are independent. The Braves are a member of the PAC in every other sport. The Vikings had a rough time in this matchup against the Braves. Most every-

extra point kick was good and North Posey led 23-12. Special teams really hurt North Posey tonight. During the kickoff, Tecumseh’s Chase Jones made a 90-yard return for a Braves score. The two-point conversion for the Braves was no good and North Posey led 23-18 with 4:29 left in the game. The Vikings got the ball back and ran out the clock to get their fifth win of the season. “We didn’t play well, dealing with a lot of nagging injuries, but our guys found a way,” North Posey coach Waylon Schenk said. “We left a ton of points off the board and our special teams really struggled. We have to finish drives on offense, and we have to do a better job on special teams, or we will struggle going forward. We’ve got to keep getting better every day at practice, if we want to keep winning. We were really complacent this week both players and coaches.” For the game, quarterback Harold Bender completed 19 of his 25 passes for 258 yards and one touchdown. Freshman Jed Galvin had 20 carries for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Bender carried the ball seven times for 31 yards. Dylan Teeter rushed the ball three times for two yards. Senior Devin Lintzenich led the Vikings in receiving. Lintzenich had 14 receptions for 177 yards and a touchdown. Jed Galvin had two catches for 54 yards and Dalton Reidford with three receptions for 27 yards. The Vikings play again this Friday night at home against the Forest Park Rangers, starting at 6:30 p.m. This game will also be “Senior Night” and the final home contest of the season.

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North Posey running back Brady Hook stretches to get one more yard in this weekend’s narrow victory over Boonville. Photo by Garry Beeson

By Trisha L. Lopez The Mount Vernon football team overcame a slow start to pick up its sixth win of the season at Boonville on Saturday, 13-12. For the first time in what has been a historic campaign, the Wildcats struggled to find the end zone and entered the fourth quarter shut out by the winless Pioneers. Boonville looked poised to pull off a homecoming upset as Mount Vernon’s offense, which averaged 40 points per game going into the week six contest, faltered. The Pioneers scored a first quarter touchdown and added a field goal to end the first half to go into the break up 10-0 on the Wildcats. Sophomore quarterback Nicot Burnett was tackled in the endzone for a safety halfway through the third quarter, extending Boonville’s lead, 12-0. The Wildcats were able

Vikings end week with win over Chargers By Chris Morlan North Posey started the week with close losses to Evansville Reitz and Heritage Hills. Last Friday afternoon, the Vikings were back home in a conference matchup against the Pike Central Chargers. It was also “Senior Day” for Chase Krohn and Jaden Englert. North Posey defeated Pike Central 5-0. This win snapped a five-game losing streak and improved their season record to six wins and nine losses. In the Pocket Athletic Conference, the Vikings have a 6-6 record. The North Posey boys’ tennis team went on a road trip last Monday to the Westside of Evansville to take on the Reitz Panthers. This matchup was close, but the Vikings came up short and lost 3-2 for their fourth dual loss in a row. In the One Singles match, William Hays (Reitz) defeated Max Renshaw in two sets 6-2, 6-4. This was Renshaw’s first loss of the season which dropped his season record to 141. Chase Krohn won the Two Singles match against Logan Tillotson (Reitz) in two sets 7-6 (6), 6-3. During the Three Singles match, Luke Scheller lost to Carson Morrow (Reitz) in two sets 1-6, 1-6. For the One Doubles match, Trey Fulton/Spencer Lenahan (Reitz) defeated Jacob Downey/Austin Schmitt in two sets 6-2, 6-2. Vince Scheller/Jaden Englert won the Two Doubles match in two sets 6-4, 6-3 over Wesley Mills/TJ Regan (Reitz). Last Thursday afternoon, the Vikings played at home against the Heritage Hills Patriots in a conference matchup. North Posey lost to Heritage Hills 3-2 to continue their losing slump to five matches. Max Renshaw won the One Singles match against Kayden Bell (Heritage Hills) in two sets 6-0, 6-3. In the Two Singles match, Maison Ficker (Heritage Hills) defeated Chase Krohn in two sets 6-1, 6-0. For the Three Singles competition, Kevin Dilger (Heritage Hills) beat Luke Scheller in two sets 6-0, 6-2. Kyle Eubank/Matthew Kress (Heritage Hills) beat Vince Scheller/Jaden Englert in two sets 6-0, 6-1 of the One Doubles. Austin Schmitt/Troy Holzmeyer won the Two Doubles match over Braylon Caswell/Bradon Pruitt (Heritage Hills) in two sets 6-1, 6-3. North Posey got back on track last Friday afternoon in a conference match against the Pike Central Chargers. The Vikings played well and beat the Chargers in every match by

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to move the ball throughout the night, but missed assignments and turnovers were roadblocks to scoring opportunities. The return of senior Brady Hook, who has seen playing limited time throughout the season and missed three games due to injury issues, provided a spark on both sides of the ball for Mount Vernon. Long runs by Hook and Burnett set up senior River Snodgrass who scored a 3-yard rushing touchdown to end the offensive drought for the Wildcats in the fourth quarter. The extra point attempt by sophomore Logan Dutkiewicz was blocked, leaving Mount Vernon down 12-6. The Wildcats defense was strong all night, limiting Boonville to just 42 rushing yards on 26 carries and 117 passing yards on nine attempts. They forced a turn-

over on the next possession which opened the door for Burnett and company to find the end zone for the second time on a 2-yard carry by Burnett. Dutkiewicz connected on the extra point attempt to give the Wildcats their first lead of the game with about six minutes remaining. The defense held and Mount Vernon’s undefeated record remained intact. “It was a tough game that we honestly needed to experience at some point this season,” Wildcats coach Luke Messmer said. “We needed to feel some adversity and see how we would respond to it. I’m so proud of the way our guys never gave up. We’ve improved a ton in the mental toughness department since last year, and that has a lot to do with how in-

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Wildcats thump Bosse on Senior Night By River Snodgrass Mount Vernon’s volleyball team had its senior night on Tuesday, September 21, in order to recognize the lone senior of the year, Ariana Shepherd. With Shepherd’s leadership the team competed against Bosse, sweeping them 3-0. Junior Kaleigh Kelley did a little bit of everything against the Bosse Bulldogs, racking up nine digs, 21 assists and three aces. Junior Sydney Deig helped lead the offense with a total of 12 kills, and junior Brooke Sledd helped Kelley control the defense with nine digs. Junior Haley Duffey led the team in Aces with four. The Wildcats then turned around to face a very talented

Memorial team who they fell to with a final score of 3-1. Although they lost, each set was very close, and they were able to push it to four sets as they won the second set with a score of 25 to 22. Kelley was a big component on both offense and defense with 28 assists and 18 digs. Deig led the team in kills with an impressive 14 kills. She also helped on the defensive end with 11 digs. Junior Mallory Nurrenburn also helped contribute to the team with an impressive night that consisted of 13 kills and eight digs. This loss allowed the Cats to gain more experience from tough competition, along with proving to themselves and others that they are a force to be reckoned with.

Moudy plays her way to golf regional By River Snodgrass Moving to the postseason, Mount Vernon’s girls golf team finished off their season with a personal best team score of 388, and an impressive sixth place finish out of a total of 10 teams. The team was led by the senior Carissa Moudy as she shot a 91 over the 18 hole course. Following the lone senior was junior Olivia Culley with a 96, sophomore Hadley Weatherford with a 98, and Haley Rutledge with a 103. First year golfer Julian Higginson also contributed to the teams score as she shot her personal best of a 105. Moudy tied with four other competitors with her score of 91, which led to a sudden death shootout for two of the three regional advancement spots. All of the competitors played

together as they teed off at hole 17 at Fendrich. Although Moudy landed her tee shot in a tough spot between two trees, she was able to make the green in two shots. She then sank an 8-foot putt for par, enabling her and two others to stay in the playoff. The group then teed off on hole 18. Signature School’s Redden scored par, securing her one of the regional spots, while Moudy and Reitz’s Hagan bogeyed, forcing them to go back to hole 17. Moudy then drove her tee shot off to the right side of the green, taking the right approach from where she had landed to secure par, and the third individual regional spot. Mount Vernon volleyball player Hannah Seifert preHead coach Travis Wolfe said that Moudy Showed incred- pares to put this ball down during action this week against ible poise throughout the 3-hole shootout and is very excited Bosse. The Wildcats celebrated senior night with their to compete at the regional competition. lone senior, Ariana Shepherd. Photo by Garry Beeson

Viking soccer loses to Golden Aces in epic 5-3 battle By Chris Morlan North Posey played three games last week in a tough part of their season schedule. They faced the Mount Carmel Aces at their place last Monday, then at Mount Vernon on Tuesday evening and there third road game of the week at Heritage Hills. Last Monday evening, the North Posey boys’ soccer team crossed the Indiana state line and went to Mount Carmel, Illinois to take on the Aces. This was a hard-fought game by both teams. Mount Carmel led over North Posey at the half by the score of 3-1. Senior Riley Basham scored the Viking goal in the first half. North Posey fought back in the second half and scored two goals. One goal by Basham and the other by Kaleb Herke. Mount Carmel also scored two goals. The first half deficit hurt the Vikings chance of winning this matchup. Mount Carmel beat North Posey 5-3. For the season, Mount Carmel improved their season record to five wins, six losses and one tie. The Vikings fell to two wins, seven losses and one tie. The Vikings traveled to Mount Vernon last Tuesday night to play against the Wildcats. In this county rivalry, Mount Vernon shut out North Posey by the final score of

4-0. For the season, Mount Vernon improved to six wins and six losses, while North Posey fell to two wins, eight losses and one tie. Mount Vernon received three goals from Grant Doherty and one goal from Ben Glueckert. Andrew Santoro had two assists and Rylan Paul was credited for two assists. “The Mount Vernon game was a better game, but Mount Vernon outshot us significantly in both halves,” North Posey coach Catherine Broshears said. North Posey took a trip to Lincoln, Indiana last Thursday evening to play against the Class 2A, eighth ranked Heritage Hills Patriots. In a game that was predicted to be dominated by the Patriots did not happen. North Posey came to play and held Heritage Hills scoreless in the first half. In the second half, the Patriots snuck in two goals, but North Posey made sure they earned them. Heritage Hills won by the final score of 2-0. The Vikings played a great game against a very good Patriot squad. Heritage Hills got goals from Brody Ficker and Lucas Frockiaer. “The game last night was very good,” Coach Broshears said. “Christian (Greene) had a great game. He recorded 12 saves and

really kept us in the match. Playing a strong and composed team defense was our strategy for the game last night and I can honestly say they were almost flawless with the execution. We had a few moments in the second half where we lost focus and it cost us goals. Overall, well-played game for us. The team has made significant improvements even if the score line doesn’t point to it.”

North Posey’s season record fell to two wins, nine losses and one tie, while Heritage Hills improved to 12-2. This Tuesday evening, the Vikings will travel to Ferdinand to play against the Forest Park Rangers with a start time of 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Viking soccer team will play their final regular season game at home, and it will be senior day. The opponent has yet to be determined.

Wildcats prepare for Sectional By River Snodgrass Mount Vernon’s Cross Country team competed at Pride’s Creek Invitational in Petersburg on Saturday, September 25. The Cats placed 17th out of 20 teams, with some impressive individual performances. The competition was very intense as many teams were expected to move on to semi-state. Not only this, but the boys had begun the race just after the rain had stopped, making the 3.1 mile course even more challenging with the hills and turns it contained. Junior Carson Tucker kept the pace up for the Wildcats as he finished in 49th place. Junior Ethan Sutfin came in second for Mount Vernon, finishing in 73rd place for the entire race. In third for the Cats was first year

runner, and senior, Derek Hollinger, who continues to push himself and others around him. Sophomore Mason Suits took fourth for the Wildcats with a strong individual performance. Although many of the Mount Vernon runners were unable to set a new personal best due to the conditions of the course, freshman Maddox Suits set a new personal best on Saturday, despite the rain and hills. This marks the end of the regular season and the beginning of their “championship” season. They are going to compete in the PAC tournament next Saturday, along with the IHSAA sectional the following week. The courses that are coming up are flat and fast, a change from the traditional hilly courses the boys are used to.

Wildcat soccer prevails in boys’ county rivalry contest By Trisha L. Lopez The Mount Vernon boys soccer team had a big week, capped by a 4-0 senior night victory against county rival and PAC foe North Posey at home on Tuesday. It was a defensive battle in the early going, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net. Twenty minutes of scoreless play ended when junior Rylan Paul found sophomore Grant Doherty who scored to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead. As the temperature dropped and a cool drizzle fell, the Wildcats got hot. Junior Ben Glueckert extended the lead at the start of the second half with another assist from Paul. Doherty added a pair of goals in the second half, assisted by sophomore Andrew Santoro, giving him his first hat trick of the year. The Vikings (2-9-1) couldn’t penetrate Mount Vernon’s defense. Senior Braxton Daws was perfect in goal, his fifth shutout of the season. Seniors Zach Culley, Fischer Epley, Derek Hollinger, Dalton Kuhn and Daws were honored after the win. “I am very proud of this group of seniors. I wasn’t sure how they would do stepping into leadership roles this year, but they have done a great job leading the team,” Mount Vernon coach Chris Cole said. “They have all improved from last year and filled roles that last year’s seniors left open. One of the biggest things they bring to the team is their experience and competitiveness.” Mount Vernon (7-6) picked up a 2-1 win on Thursday at Boonville. The Wildcats trailed early in the contest, going into the break down 1-0 to the Pioneers (5-10). Doherty found the back of the net quickly in the second half to tie the game, but goals were hard to come by for both teams. The Wildcats had opportunities, but couldn’t connect until Glueckert found Culley who put Mount Vernon on top 2-1.

Cole praised the work of Daws, whom he said has had a standout senior season, and allowed just one goal in both of the team’s wins last week. “He is growing and learning each week and with each game,” Cole said. Cole said the same about his team as a whole. Despite the team’s success, he said they are just scratching the surface on what they can achieve. “I don’t feel like we played to our ultimate potential in either game, but we played well enough to win,” he said. In soccer action from last week, it was a tough week for Mount Vernon’s soccer teams. Battling injuries, both teams struggled, winning just one game on the week The boys team beat PAC foe Princeton 3-0 on Monday. The girls team fell 1-0 to Pike Central on Thursday and 3-0 to Gibson Southern on Monday. The boys dropped one goal contests on Saturday against Washington (1-0) and Pike Central on (5-4) Tuesday and fell 2-0 to Evansville Harrison on Thursday. “It has been hard on the girls,” Coach Samantha Hurst said. “Based on injuries, we have had to cancel a few games (this week). Boys coach Chris Cole, whose team played five games in eight days, said his team dealt with injuries all week. “One of our top players left Monday’s game with an injury, then tried to play Tuesday but ended up sitting out the second half and overtime,” Cole said. “He sat out completely Thursday, but was back (Saturday). Then another starter was out (Saturday). We also had a few other players dealing with minor injuries that didn’t keep them from playing, but slowed them down.” Despite the injuries, Cole said Monday’s game was exciting. “Some of the guys that don’t often get involved in the scoring, scored for us,” he said.

He said a slow start, a road trip problem that has plagued the Wildcats throughout the season, put Mount Vernon in an early bind against Pike Central on Tuesday. “We gave up a goal just a few minutes into the game, but then held them scoreless the rest of the way. We also scored and had our first overtime game of the year, which led to our first penalty kick shootout,” Cole said. Sophomore Grant Doherty scored in the first half to tie the game 1-1 at the break, but the Wildcats offense struggled. A scoreless second half and two scoreless overtimes followed, setting up the shootout that led to a 5-4 Chargers victory.

The offensive woes continued in Thursday’s contest against Evansville Harrison. “We hung close with them, but couldn’t get much going offensively,” Cole said. He credited sophomore Logan Dutkiewicz for his work on defense and sophomore Andrew Santoro for his efforts on offense in the loss to the Warriors. Doherty gave the Cats an early 1-0 lead against the Hatchets on Saturday. The Hatchets tied the game on a free kick early in the second half. Mount Vernon held Washington scoreless the majority of the second half, but the Hatchets scored a game winning goal off of a rebound from a free kick.

Wildcat Andrew Santaro and Viking Kaleb Herke mix it up a little during this week’s county rival game won by the Wildcats. Photo by Garry Beeson MOUNT VERNON

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK DEVIN LINTZENICH

Wildcat tennis wins road pair By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon tennis picked up a pair of 4-1 conference wins heading into this week’s sectionals, defeating Boonville and Tell City on the road. Wildcats coach Scott Smith said his singles lineup of Rylan Paul, Adam Burke and Alessandro Bommarito “are playing consistently well each match and that’s what you hope for going into sectionals this week.” Against the Pioneers on Monday, No. 1 Singles player Paul defeated Nick Murphy, 6-1, 6-3. Burke beat Kyle Denk, 6-1, 6-2 in No. 2 Singles and Bommarito bested Zane Montgomery, 6-1, 6-2 in No. 3 Singles. The No. 1 Doubles team of Braxton Daws and Nolan Fischer fell in a battle against Denk/Smith, 7-6(7), 7-6(6). Nic Ghiotti and Matthias Gates defeated Gordon/Harper, 6-0, 6-1 in No. 2 Doubles. Mount Vernon’s junior varsity players were successful, too. The highlight of the team’s “strong perfor-

mance” at Boonville was a come from behind win for junior varsity player Taylor Jarvis, Smith said. “(Jarvis) found himself down 5-1 early on, but slowly chipped away at the lead and didn’t give up. He elevated his game with his teammates rallying around him and closed out the match with a 9-7 victory,” Smith said. “We’ve had some pretty impressive singles matches this season and Taylor’s performance is definitely up there.” Hunter Spalding and Jaxston Raben defeated Day/Schmitt, 6-1. Raben picked up a singles win against Gavin Etheridge, 4-0 and Jarrett Dye beat Michael Mosby, 8-5. The Wildcats capped the regular season with Saturday’s win against the Marksmen. In No. 1 Singles, Paul defeated Riley Hughes, 7-6(4), 6-1. In No. 2 Singles, Burke fell to Isaac Ahl, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4. Bommarito defeated Zach Poehlein in a pair of 6-0 sets in No. 3 Singles. The duos of Fischer and Gates and Ghiotti and Taylor won by walkover.

Rylan Paul got the assist on the first goal in this week’s win over the North Posey Vikings in the county rivalry match this week. Paul is a junior.

North Posey receiver Devin Lintzenich had 14 receptions for 177 yards and a touchdown during Friday evening’s hard-fought win at Tecumseh.