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Not everyone rolls out welcome mat for food trucks By Lois Mittino Gray Members of the Mount Vernon Board of Public Works learned at their September 3 meeting that not everyone is a fan of the new ‘Food Truck Mondays’ venture, sponsored by the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Tiffany Clark owner of Silverwood Restaurant on Fourth Street appeared before the board to express her concerns on lost revenue. She said she represented a group of local restauranteurs, including Dean’s
Diner and Rumours, who took an economic hit with these food trucks coming to town on the first and third Monday of the month. “I personally lost $1,200 in the two days of August and Dean’s estimates she lost $700. Between the three businesses represented here today, we employ 26 local people. We pay local taxes and we have invested our own money in the community. Could you make it easily if someone took $1,200 a month away from you?” she asked
board members. Clark continued that most of these food trucks are taking the revenue with them back to Warrick and Vanderburgh Counties. They do not employ local people, pay local taxes, or donate to charitable city causes. “Bring them in when we are all succeeding. But for now we are trying to establish our businesses here,” she said. “We have to be inspected by the County Board of Health and follow all rules. I have heard
these trucks have not even been inspected by the county. Let’s make this an even playing field.” Board members were sympathetic to the restaurant owner’s dilemma, but were quick to point out that they never gave approval. “They didn’t need our permission,” Board member Bill Curtis explained. “The Chamber just came to a meeting to tell us about
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Neighbors ask county to enforce ordinance By Valerie Werkmeister Nuisance ordinance violations were the dominant topic of the day for the Posey County Commissioners’ meeting last Tuesday morning. Posey County Building Commissioner, Ed Battieger, provided updates on three properties in violation of the ordinance due to tall weeds or grass, junk and other debris left abandoned. The neighbors are left in frustration over the condition of the properties near their homes. For the past two years, Edwin and Darlene Goedde, neighbors to the property at 4401 Caborn Road, owned by Steven and Donna Koenig, have complained about the tall weeds on property. Edwin has appeared at several commissioners’ meetings asking for assistance to enforce compliance with the ordinance. Attorney Jake Weis has sent a letter on behalf of the commissioner’s advising Koenig to clean up the property or fines will be issued. Battieger stated that he visited with Koenig and stated it was “an interesting meeting.” Koenig informed Work has been completed at the St. Wendel Catholic Church building and services were held over the Battieger he didn’t own the apweekend at the upgraded facility. Sunday morning a full house hears the homily. Photo by Dave Pearce propriate equipment to cut the tall
weeds. Koenig is waiting on the use of a backhoe to eradicate the weeds. Battieger asked Koenig to spray the weeds with weed killer. However, Battieger admitted he didn’t have much faith that Koenig would complete the task. Weis recommended no further action at this time. Goedde questioned what the commissioners would do if the situation isn’t remedied. They responded they would continue with the process outlined within the county’s nuisance ordinance. Karen Schenk has a similar problem with her neighbor’s property at 3101 Posey County Line Road. According to public records, the property is owned by Mark and Sarah Asbury. However, Schenk stated the property has been abandoned by several years. She provided pictures and informed the commissioners that in addition to tall grass and weeds, there are old vehicles with trees growing from the beds of the vehicle, old fuel tanks, tires and car batteries, to name a few. Schenk stated she and her husband has been patient with the
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Lack of candidates holds election costs to minimum By Valerie Werkmeister Election Board President David Whitten recently appeared and updated Posey County Commissioners on the upcoming November 3, election. He advised there will be no election in precincts where races are uncontested. For example, Mount Vernon Mayor John Tucker is unopposed and will be re-elected to his position.
However, council district two and three will have an election. Brett A. Newman and Larry Williams have both filed to run for the position. In council district three, Andy Hoehn and Thomas L. Rueger are vying for the position. In Poseyville, no election will be held as there are no contested positions. However, the town will receive a new clerk/treasurer.
Julie C. Mayo put in her bid for the position and there are no opponents. The Towns of New Harmony and Cynthiana will see the most turnover on their town boards. In New Harmony, incumbents Joe Straw and Don Gibbs are the only two candidates who are seeking re-election. Newcomers Alvin Blaylock, Ryan Earl Rapp, Gary Watson, Brenda Drone, David
Flanders and Roger Wade are tossing their hats into the ring to vy for a seat. Only five will be elected. In addition to the three incumbents on the council – Scott Cox, Gary Smith and Patti Wilson, newcomers Troy (Todd) Kennedy and Carolyn Price will also vy for a seat at the table. Only three are elected to the board.
Briefly NPSB to conduct Open Meeting September 17 The Metropolitan School District of North Posey Board will be conducting an open meeting on September 17, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the North Posey Senior High School Library/Media Center to discuss the recent space utilization study.
APL construction closes Youth Services Area for weeks The entire youth services area at the Alexandrian Public Library will be partitioned off beginning next Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Patrons will not have access to any part of this area - including the computers, collections, and play materials. This includes both the Youth and Young Adult collections. Library personnel encourages teachers, patrons, etc., to check out as many books as they want, and they will be offering them a double loan period - 56 days, instead of 28 days. This will be done manually at the circulation desk. This does not include DVDs, only printed materials. If a patron needs a specific item, they will need to record what they need, staff will pull it, then contact them. Please be aware it may be up to a 24-hour wait. The area will be closed for several weeks.
NH Post 370 honors 9/11 with Memorial Service New Harmony Post 370 will hold a Memorial Service on Friday, September 11, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial by the Town Hall.
New Harmony to hold public meeting A public meeting for comments will be held to review the Town of New Harmony’s plan to file an application for Federal Assistance for the relocation of the Town’s gas supply line with the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Loan Program. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on September 17, 2015, at the Town Hall, 520 East Church Street, New Harmony, Indiana.
North Posey Class of 1960 plans reunion The North Posey High School Class of 1960 will hold its 55th Class Reunion on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Red Wagon Restaurant in Poseyville, Ind. 5 p.m. Social Hour and Cash Bar; 6 to 9:30 p.m. buffet dinner, socializing and Karoake. Contact Ruth Redman 812-673-4627 for more Information.
Big Whoppers ‘Liars’ Contest slated for September 19 Scott Huck, the official Ambassador of New Harmony, Indiana is excited to announce the 27th Annual Big Whoppers ‘Liars’ Contest on September 19, 2015. The show will be held in Murphy Auditorium at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. We are still looking for a few more good liars to be in the show. If you have a two to four minute story to tell. Give us a call or email and we will send you a sign-up sheet with the rules. This is fun for the whole family. Come to the Kunstfest and stay for the show. The show is 27-years-old so something must be fun. For more information contact Jeff Greenwell, phone 812-457-7076, email: SKCGREENWELL@YAHOO.COM.
NP Class of 1965 schedules 50th reunion The North Posey Class of 1965 will hold their 50th class reunion on October 10, 2015 at the Red Wagon Restaurant in Poseyville. Meet and greet begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Classmate addresses are needed for the following: Don B. Willis, Eileen Barton Young, Sherry Cremeens Humston, Sheila Smith Majors, Bob Ingle, Jane and Janice Williams, and Judy Parsons. Please contact Jane Koch at 812-874-3203 if you know the addresses of these classmates.
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Pictured left to right are: Committee member Susan Blackburn, chairwoman Charlotte Thomas, cochair Ruth Redman, and co-chair Linda Hawley showing examples of antiques being appraised at the Posey County Antique Roadshow. Photo by Lois Mittino Gray
Antique roadshow to benefit PCCF By Lois Mittino Gray Everyone seems to have at least one thing around the house that might be of great value. What is it worth? Are you sitting on a small fortune? If you would like to know the answer, plan to attend the Posey County Antique Roadshow on Saturday, October 3 at the Working Men’s Institute in New Harmony. The event, slated for the afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m, is a fundraiser sponsored by the Posey County Community Foundation Women’s Fund. General admission at the door is $5 and there is an additional fee of $5 for each item that is brought for verbal appraisal. Will McCutchan will be the guest appraiser and he has much experience with this skill. He is from Evansville and has been affiliated with William Wilson Auction Realty, Inc., for the past three years. “We’ll give attendees a numbered ticket at the door and call them in to meet with Will as others watch. Food and beverages will be served for our guests throughout the afternoon and we are certain that everyone will have an entertaining afternoon,” said Charlotte Thomas, chairwoman of the group. The appraisal event is not formally affiliated with the PBS Antique Roadshow television program.
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Appraisal categories are collectibles, antiques, jewelry, vintage photos, books, fine art, glassware, ceramics, folk art and assorted toys. Weapons, including knives and swords, and large furniture are excluded. Thomas was quick to point out that the library has an elevator so guests “don’t have to worry about carrying Aunt Emily’s glass punchbowl up all the steps.” This is a new type of fundraiser for the Woman’s Fund. Traditionally, they have offered Garden and House tours every other year. A vintage house tour is planned for 2016, Mount Vernon’s Bicentennial year. Needing something new for this year, the ladies brainstormed ideas and came up with this one after hearing about another group that had a similar successful event. Ruth Redman and Linda Hawley are co-chairmen for this one and both are excited about the prospect of a fun and informative afternoon. The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation distributes grants throughout Posey County. In 2014, the Children’s Learning Center purchased a six passenger stroller for quick evacuation safety, money went to Family Matters, and to St. Paul’s Method-
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