December 27, 2011 - Year in Review - The Posey County News

“Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain.”

$1.00

(USPS SPS 4 439-500) 39 500)

Since 1882 ~ Successor to The Poseyville News and The New Harmony Times • New Harmony, IN Posey County’s locally-owned newspaper

Tuesday December 27, 2011

Volume 131 Edition 53

Ivy Tech, Food Pantry, Mission sign Hedges agreements

By Dave Pearce You have heard it said that when one door closes, another opens. Such has been the case thus far this year with the Hedges Central building in Mount Vernon.

During Monday’s meeting of the Mount Vernon School Board, members gave their approval for the opening of an Ivy Tech Community College Campus in Mount Vernon. Representatives of the new campus were on hand at the meeting with Terry Huber showing his appreciation on behalf of Ivy Tech for the opportunity.

Ivy Tech signed a one-year agreement with the board.

While the Mount Vernon Food Pantry recently completed its move to the build-

ing along with the Mount Vernon Community Center, the old Hedges building got another tenant at the meeting. The At The Cross Mission signed a three-year agreement beginning Jan. 1, 2012, as did the Mount Vernon Red Cross. The means that the Food Pantry, the Red Cross, and the At The Cross Mission will all be operating out of the same building, making it more convenient for those in need of services provided by those groups.

Besides leasing portions of the Hedges Central building, transportation was also a huge topic of the meeting held on Monday, Dec. 19, at the Mount Vernon Junior High School media center.

The board gave its OK for the school

corporation to purchase one 18-passenger multi-functional activity school bus in the amount of $41,984 and one 30-passenger special purpose bus in the amount of &67,293 from Midwest Transit. Payment for the buses will come from the Bus Replacement Fund.

While some buses were being replaced, the board approved the proposed Memorandum of Understanding as recommended between the Mount Vernon School Board and the school bus drivers with the addition of bus attendants by the Chauffeurs, Teamsters, & Helpers local Union No. 215 for Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2013.

In other business: •The board adopted the CPF (Capital

Projects Fund) emergency resolution in the amount of $8,761 for closing costs and demolition fees for property recently purchased at 1025 West Fourth Street, next to West School.

•The board confirmed the employment of Kendra Buchanan and Mary Michel as teachers and Crystal Collins as a teacher’s assistant. The board also accepted the resignation of Buchanan as a teacher’s assistant and Melissa Knowles as a bus driver, effective immediately.

The board will meet again on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at 5:45 for an organizational meeting and again on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 5:45. Both meetings will be held at the Mount Vernon Junior High School.

Annual Breakfast set Please join us on Sunday, January 22nd from 7:30 - 11 a.m. at St. Francis cafeteria (Poseyville) for our annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast to benefit Relay for Life. Sausage, pancakes and scrambled eggs along with drinks will be available for $5 for adults and $3 for kids 10 and under and are available at the door. A half pot drawing will also be available.

Humane Society helps The Posey Humane Society and West Elementary School have formed a partnership to match pets with Posey people. Students at West are sponsoring animal adoptions, both cats and dogs, for no or low fees. They are excited about helping to place animals in good homes. For more information on adopting one of the sponsored cats or dogs, please call the Posey Humane Society at 838-3211, and leave your message.

An anonymous Santa will award a prize to the Freeman Family.

Pictured is the Jeff and Kelli Freeman family of Blairsville: Alex (7),

Season of Light show set Our holiday planetarium show, Season of Light, will be presented at 1 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through December 31, 2011. Season of Light showcases historical, religious, and cultural rituals of winter – celebrations that bring warmth and light to the coldest and darkest season of the year. Along with a look at seasonal traditions, the show also details winter constellations and examines astronomical explanations for “the Star of Bethlehem.”

Girl Scouts sell cookies Girl Scout cookies are now on sale from January 8-22. They are $3.50 per box and will be delivered from February 15-March 14.

Contact Raintree Council at 812-421-4970 for further information.

Free soil survey books ready The Posey County Soil & Water District has a supply of Soil Survey books available to you for free. These books were published as a joint effort of the US Department of Agriculture and the agencies of the State. Major fieldwork for these surveys was completed between 1972 and 1977. Stop by the office at 1805 Main Street in on the north side of Mount Vernon to pick up your book or call to 838-4191, extension 3.

Dad Jeff, Jasmine (5), Aleah (2) on Mom Kelli’s lap, Levi (6), Taylor (9) and Anna (6). Photo by Pam Robinson

Christmas special all year round for Freeman family

By Pam Robinson Jeff and Kelli Freeman of Blairsville will always remember Christmas 2011. Married on May 13, 2000, the North Posey High School sweethearts celebrated their first Christmas this year with six children all their own.

The Freemans’ two biological children, daughter Taylor (9) and son Levi (6), gained four sisters this year: Aleah (2) on April 19, and Alex (7), Anna (6), and Jasmine (5) on December 6. The four girls came to the family through Indiana’s foster care system.

“We went into fostering with no intention to adopt,” Kelli recalls, “but God had other plans for us. We were told that even if we wanted to adopt, it would be a wait of three to four years. We were licensed for foster care in October 2009, and about a month later, the three girls [Alex, Anna and Jasmine] were placed with us on my birthday, November 10. It turned out to be a

pretty good birthday present. Then Aleah came to us the [following] January at five weeks old. She was only going to stay with us, maybe, a week. Well, you see how that turned out.”

God’s plans for Jeff and Kelli, natives of northern Posey County, have included strengthening their faith through adversity. Seven months after her adoption this year, Aleah underwent a seven-hour open heart surgery at Riley’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She entered the hospital on Sunday, November 6, and was back home on Thursday, November 10. A faint scar on her chest provides the only evidence that the ever-energetic Aleah lay still in an operating room for a serious medical procedure.

Retired from the Army Reserves, Jeff has needed two back surgeries also, one in 2009 and one this past October, as a result of injuries sustained when he served his oneyear tour of duty in Iraq from 2005

to 2006. Not until January 2 will he return to work with Industrial Contractors in Evansville.

Jeff and Kelli are the first to admit their budget is stretched tight some months. Kelli has started cleaning office buildings in the evenings (so far one evening a week) to help with finances. The family’s favorite places to shop have become yard sales and Craig’s List.

Yet, their modest four-bedroom home is now stuffed full of love, so they wouldn’t live any other way.

“God always provides—and always will,” Jeff says. “Christ placed a lot of emphasis on children. To be the hands and feet of Jesus, you have to be willing to sacrifice.”

During their marriage, Jeff and Kelli have certainly always made provision for God. Three years ago, they borrowed $30,000 from the bank and collected another $30,000 in donations from local

Adult ed available at APL Vincennes University, WorkOne Southwest, and Alexandrian Public Library are partnering to offer adult education classes designed to help you transition to higher education. If you meet the criteria, these classes will offer you opportunities to strengthen math, reading, and language skills, add a GED to your resume, prepare for post secondary training, and increase wage earning potential.

Classes will be held at Alexandrian Public Library, 115 West Fifth St., Mount Vernon, Indiana, Monday & Wednesday from 1 until 4 p.m. beginning January 4 and ending February 29, 2011. This is a free opportunity but space is limited. For more details, or to register, call 812-270-0430.

businesses and neighbors to build the North Posey Young Life Clubhouse on their property. Jeff, Kelli, Keith Oeth and his dad donated all the labor to construct the building.

At their church, Westwood General Baptist in Evansville, the Freemans work with youth and small groups as well. Last, but certainly not least, Jeff coaches for the North Posey wrestling club. For several years now, young people have held a special place in the Freemans’ hearts.

Jeff and Kelli’s huge capacity for love and generosity have not gone unnoticed in the community.

Kelli reports it’s not uncommon for someone to hand her $20 and say, “Take those kids to McDonald’s.” One member of Young Life, 18-year-old Kelsey Deputy, loves to babysit the six siblings—and does housework then as a bonus.

“She will come over to babysit, and I will come home and my laundry room will be immaculate,” Kelli says. “My laundry is done, my dishes are done, my floors are mopped. It doesn’t even look like she stepped in this house with six kids.”

With such great role models, no wonder the Freeman children are learning to take age-appropriate responsibility, helping themselves and each other as much as possible.

As a result, the whole family gets ready for church on Sunday mornings in an hour and 15 minutes. The Freemans are skilled in cooperation and communication as well as compassion.

Jeff and Kelli firmly believe God has even more plans in store for them—that eight just isn’t enough.

Continued on Page A2

This house fire occurred at 168 S. Sharp Street late on Thursday evening. Extensive damage was done to the inside of the home although the exterior of the structure shows hope of renovation. Photo by Connie Pearce

Inside this issue...

ThePCN

Retrospective ................. A4 Legals........................... B5-6 Classifieds................... B6-7

Go to www.poseycountynews.com Community ........... A5 Social ...................... A5 Deaths ................... A3 Sports ................... B1-5 School.................... A7 Bus/Ag.................... A7

457476310

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE A2

Salaries for elected city officials approved in Mount Vernon

EVANSVILLE WEST SIDE • 812-434-8000 4800A University Dr. Evansville, Indiana University Shopping Center

E3

COURIERPRESS.COM | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2011 | THEGLEANER.COM

WANTED

What is a Hoosier?

Good People With Credit Problems

See dealer for end of year savings!

Special Incentives & Tax Savings for your business

2012 Dodge Ram 2500/3500

2012 Dodge Caravan

Plus 2 years free oil change service

$

2,250 in incentives for business

owners or 0% 60 months 2012 Avenger

1 ton diesel $3,000 Consumer $1,000 Business Owner $1,000 Trade

Up to

$

5,000 incentive

Plus 2 Year Free Oil Change Service With Any Trade

Anything up to 6,000 lbs. is 100% deductible for your 2011 taxes!!

incentives up to $3,000 or 0% for 72 months

2011 Ram SLT Quad Cab 4x4

2012 Challenger SRT 8’s

SPECIAL!

392’s havearrived RedlinehasArrived

Save up to $6,500 2011 Ram 3500 Diesel BNW Goose Neck ##T1125 T1125

Save EDDIE ROBINSON KENNY LUTTRELL SALES MANAGER

GENERAL MANAGER

2011 Dodge Durango Citadel All Options

8,000 - Only 1 Left

$

KELSEY PRUIETT CHRIS SKAGGS SALES MANAGER INTERNET MANAGER

SCOTT GRAY FINANCE

JEREMY KLEIN FINANCE

MICAH WILLIAMS

LYTE D

6,680 Plus 2

$

Years Free Oil Service ADAM LARUE

JEREMY MCFADDEN DAMIAN SCHOONMAKER

BOB RAPP

Larry Bennett’s “Where The Viper Sits High In The Sky”

U.S. 41 North Henderson, KY ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM EVANSVILLE!

By Rhys Mathew The Mount Vernon Common Council covered routine business at the Dec. 12 meeting, including the approval of salaries for elected officials.

Mayor John Tucker will make $34,741.50, payable from City, Water and Sewer funds. Clerk-Treasurer Denise Dike will make $42,774.00 – payable from City, Water and Sewer.

Members of the Mount Vernon City Council will make 7540.17 each/per year payable from Water and City. The two members are the Board of Works will make an additional $1,447 for their work.

Sewer Supt. Rodney Givens provided an update on the Sewer project, detailing that in the next week many projects will start, including work on the Mill Creek site and the Administration Building. Givens said, “We are still pushing for completion in Nov. 2012, even with possible weather delays.”

The Council passed a Resolution to Transfer in the General Fund. This action represents no new money, but simply moves money from one fund to another to balance the budget. The Common Council also passed a motion establishing the salary for elected officials on the third reading.

The Council approved a restating of the City’s retirement plan. Attorney Higgins is reviewing the contract, but this restatement does not change the plan in any way, nor does it change what the City contributes per employee. This paperwork simply restates the City’s current plan with Valic.

The Council discussed placing a traffic counter at the Sawmill and Canal intersection on East Water Street after receiving calls about the traffic flow and speeding. The Council plans to discuss the area and the possibility of placing a stop sign at the intersections at the next meeting.

This date marked Councilwoman Rita Askren’s last meeting. Mount Vernon Mayor John Tucker said, “Councilwoman Askren has been a hard worker and very involved in the community. I appreciate her efforts and it has been a pleasure working with her.”

The Dec. 26 Common Council meeting would have fallen on a City Holiday and has therefore been cancelled. In the event that a meeting needs to be held, it will be made up on Dec. 27 and the media will be informed.

1-877-576-5320 www.AudubonChrysler.com

KEN MURRAY

MATT DECKER

SPECIAL!

BRAD POWELL

JEFF GRAY

DERRICK HART

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS! <N Highway 41 Henderson>

Pictures for Illustration purposes only.

www.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.com

For well over a century and a half the people of Indiana have been called Hoosiers. It is one of the oldest of state nicknames and has had a wider acceptance than most. True, there are Buckeyes of Ohio, the Suckers of Illinois and the Tarheels of North Carolina -- but none of these has had the popular usage accorded Hoosier.

The only comparable term in American experience is Yankee. And that started out as a synonym for New Englander. In the Civil War era Southerners applied it indiscriminately to all Northerners. In the world wars, many a boy from Dixie doubtless felt a sense of shock when he discovered that in the eyes of our British (Limey) allies that all Americans were Yanks!

But where did Hoosier come from? What is its origin? We know that it came into general usage in the 1830s. John Finley of Richmond wrote a poem, “The Hoosier’s Nest,” which was used as the “Carrier’s Address” of the Indianapolis Journal, Jan. 1, 1833. It was widely copied throughout the country and even abroad. Finley originally wrote Hoosier as “Hoosher.”

Apparently the poet felt that it was sufficiently familiar to be understandable to his readers. A few days later, on January 8, 1833, at the Jackson Day dinner at Indianapolis, John W. Davis offered “The Hoosher State of Indiana” as a toast. And in August, former Indiana governor James B. Ray announced that he intended to publish a newspaper, The Hoosier, at Greencastle, Indiana.

A few instances of the earlier written use of Hoosier have been found. The word appears in the “Carrier’s Address” of the Indiana Democrat on January 3, 1832. G. L. Murdock wrote on February 11, 1831, in a letter to General John Tipton, “Our Boat will [be] named the Indiana Hoosier.” In a publication printed in 1860, Recollections . . . of the Wabash Valley, Sandford Cox quotes a diary which he dates July 14, 1827, “There is a Yankee trick for you -- done up by a Hoosier.”

One can only wonder how long before this Hoosier was used orally.

As soon as our nickname came into general use, speculation began as to its origin. The speculation and argument have gone on ever since. On October 26, 1833, the Indiana Democrat reprinted an article published earlier in the Cincinnati Republican: “The appellation of Hooshier has been used in many of the Western States, for several years, to designate . . . an inhabitant of our sister state of Indiana.” The Ohio editor then reviews three explanations of the nickname and concludes: Whatever may have been the original acceptation of Hooshier this we know, that the people to whom it is now applied, are amongst the bravest, most intelligent, most enterprising, most magnanimous, and most democratic of the Great West, and should we ever feel disposed to quit the state in which we are now sojourning, our own noble Ohio, it will be to enroll ourselves as adopted citizens in the land of the “Hooshier.”

Among the more popular theories: ▪When a visitor hailed a pioneer cabin in Indiana or knocked upon its door, the settler would respond, “Who’s yere?” And from this frequent response Indiana became the “Who’s yere” or Hoosier state. No one ever explained why this was more typical of Indiana than of Illinois or Ohio.

▪That Indiana rivermen were so spectacularly successful in trouncing or “hushing” their adversaries in the brawling that was then common that they became known as “hushers,” and eventually Hoosiers.

▪There was once a contractor named Hoosier employed on the Louisville and Portland Canal who preferred to hire laborers from Indiana. They were called “Hoosier’s men” and eventually all Indianans were called Hoosiers.

▪A theory attributed to Gov. Joseph Wright derived Hoosier from an Indian word for corn, “hoosa.” Indiana flatboatmen taking corn or maize to New Orleans came to be known as “hoosa men” or Hoosiers. Unfortunately for this theory, a search of Indian vocabularies by a careful student of linguistics failed to reveal any such word for corn.

▪Quite as plausible as these was the facetious explanation offered by “The Hoosier Poet,” James Whitcomb Riley. He claimed that Hoosier originated in the pugnacious habits of our early settlers. They were enthusiastic and vicious fighters Please see HOOSIER, Page 3A Freemans, from Page 1A “We said we were done at two kids, and I couldn’t have any more children. We said we’re done. I’m waiting for him to open a door again and be like, ‘You just thought you were done, buddy. Here ya go,’” Kelli states.

“If you ever have a day off on a Wednesday, go to the Civic Center in Evansville and go to family court and sit there about two hours. You’ll see all the people charged with things and having their kids taken,” Jeff comments. “Right now, in the state of Indiana, there are over 3,000 kids that need adoption from the foster system. Right now, 3,000 kids in today’s age.”

Jeff and Kelli agree that if their income would support it, they’d get a 15-passenger van and fill it with kids. One thing’s certain: the kids couldn’t ask for more supportive and loving parents.

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

OBITUARIES Norman Duane Stern

Roy Lee Bell

Norman Duane Stern, age 85 of Mount Vernon, Ind., died early Saturday morning December 24, 2011, at Deaconess Hospice Care in Evansville. He was born January 8, 1926 in Garrison, Pa., the son of Howard and Lucy (Sellers) Stern. He married Julia Scherretz on January 2, 1950, in Mount Vernon.

Mr Mr. Stern worked as aan operator for the Indiana Farm Bureau Refinery until his retirement. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy. He loved woodworking, playing golf and solving crossword puzzles.

He is survived by his wife, Julia; one son and daughterin-law, Mikel and Deborah Stern of New Harmony; one grandson and his spouse, Timothy and Kathleen Stern of Evansville; two great-grandchildren, Grant Mikel and Austin James Stern. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Mikel Brian Stern; two brothers, Harold and Dewey Stern and two sisters, Kathleen Boord and Grace Cumberledge.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday December 27, 2011, at the Austin~Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 E. Fourth St., Mount Vernon, Ind., with the Rev. Jeff Pinney officiating. Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 until time of services on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Deaconess Hospice Care. Online condolences may be left at austinfuneralhome.com

Ellen Osborne Ellen Osborn passed away peacefully at her home in Pendleton on December 19.

She was born June 8, 1975 to Wayne and Ruth Payne in Muncie, Ind. After graduation from Muncie Central High School 1993 she attended Hanover College as a CroweLong Scholar. Ellen graduated with a B.A. and M.A. from Ball State University and an was in a doctoral program at Michigan State before illness sidelined her goals. She had worked at Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary and at Ball State University as an Assistant Director of Admissions.

She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband and caretaker, Kent W. Osborn; her parents; her dear brother, Andrew (Andy) J. Payne; her maternal grandfather, Meredith J. Sprunger of Muncie; her mother and father-in-law, Bill and Sandy Osborn and family of Mount Vernon; aunts, uncles, cousins, two faithful pets, Pippi and Squirt; and a multitude of friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, January 7 at 2 p.m. in College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1968 W. Main Street, Muncie. In her loving and generous spirit, Ellen requested that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be made to Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, c/o Jennifer C. Jaff, 195 Farmington Avenue, Suite 306, Farmington, CT 06032; Ball State University Foundation, P.O. Box 672, Muncie, IN 47308, or ARF (Animal Rescue Fund), 1209 W. Riggin Road, Muncie, IN 47303.

Loretta Christie Loretta Christie, 81, of Eldorado, formerly of Norris City, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011, in Evansville, Ind. Surviving are daughters, Jane Pollard, Evelyn Ann Venters and Linda Penell; sons, Bob, Larry and Jerry Christie; several grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Saulmon Cemetery near Poseyville, Ind. The Campbell Funeral Home of Norris City, Ill., was in charge of arrangements..

Roy Lee Bell, 80, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born on June 17, 1931, in Mount Vernon, Ind., to Merle and Stella Mae (Jordan) Bell.

Roy was a Crane Operator at B&W and was also the Local Union President of Boilermakers Union prior to retiring from the Posey County Highway Dept as a supervisor in 2008. Roy was Vice Chairman of Black 9 and was very active in the Democratic Party. He enjoyed coon hunting, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Ralph Bell; and his sisters, Charlotte Cross and Lois Feldman.

Roy is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jo Ann (Bishop) Bell; sons, Douglas Bell (Linda) and Richard Bell (Carolyn), all of Mount Vernon; daughters, Jerri Spillman of Sturgis, Ky., and Mary Gerst (Mark) of Newburgh; sisters, Mary Lou York of Mount Vernon, and Betty Jean Howell of Carmi, Ill.; 12 grandchildren.

Eight great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2011, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. in Mount Vernon, Ind. Visitation was held from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. service time on Friday, December 23, 2011 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Robinson Township Coon Club.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

Mildred Lucille Hartmann, 90, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Deaconess Hospice Care Center. She was born on May 27, 1921, in Posey County, Ind., to Beuford Rowe and Mary (Redman) Benner.

Mildred was a 1939 graduate of Mount Vernon High School She was a past member of Tri Kappa and was School. past President of Ramblers Literature Club. Mildred had worked at Sigeco where she met her husband. She became a full time mother after the birth of her children.

She was a lifetime member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Mildred loved to travel. She enjoyed playing bridge and was an avid IU fan. Mildred was also a lifetime member of Western Hills Country Club.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Benjamin Hartmann; and her stepfather, Ross Benner.

Mildred is survived by her son, Jeff Hartmann (Brenda) of Mount Vernon; daughters, Pam Hartmann (Wayne McIntosh) of Seattle, Wash, and Jane Norris (Harry) of Shorewood, Minn; grandchildren, Taylor and Ashley Norris, Ben Hartmann, and Celeste Rust; great grandchildren, Avery and Lydia Rust.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. in Mount Vernon, Ind., with the Rev. Cynthia Priem officiating and burial in Immanuel UCC Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ at 505 Mulberry St. in Mount Vernon.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com

Hoosier, from Page A2 the Cumberland dialect of England. This derives from the Anglo-Saxon word “hoo” meaning high or hill.

In the Cumberland dialect, the word “hoozer” meant anything unusually large, presumably like a hill. It is not hard to see how this word was attached to a hill dweller or highlander.

Where obituaries are still free!

Send them to dpearce263@poseycountynews.com

CHRIS’ PHARMACY 511 Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 We participate in most insurance plans. Call us to verify participation even if we are not listed in your insurance brochures. Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat. 9-4 Phone: (812) 682-3044 E-mail: chrisrph@evansville.net

We’ve been asked…

“Why do people prefer your funeral home?”

We pride ourselves in providing the highest standard of service and comfortable surroundings. We offer conveniences ranging from wheelchair accessibility to our spacious family lounges.

The families we have served say it’s reassuring to know we are a full-service resource that can help them deal with grief resulting from the loss of a loved one.

Mildred Lucille Hartmann

On Thursday, December 22, 2011, Dustin Seitz graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, Indiana. Dustin is center in the photo surrounded by follow department members who attended the graduation ceremonies. In the photo is Deputy Beth LaVey, Detective Tom Latham, Deputy Dustin Seitz, Sheriff Greg Oeth, and Cheif Deputy Melvin Buchanan. Dustin’s parents Darrin and Lisa Seitz, also attended the ceremonies along with other family members and friends. Deputy Seitz has begun a field training program and will soon be on patrol providing police services to the citizens of Posey County.

who gouged, scratched and bit off noses and ears. This was so common an occurrence that a settler coming into a tavern the morning after a fight and seeing an ear on the floor would touch it with his toe and casually ask, “Whose ear?”

The distinguished Hoosier writer, Meredith Nicholson (The Hoosiers) and many others have inquired into the origin of Hoosier.

But by all odds the most serious student of the matter was Jacob Piatt Dunn, Jr., Indiana historian and longtime secretary of the Indiana Historical Society. Dunn noted that “hoosier” was frequently used in many parts of the South in the 19th century for woodsmen or rough hill people. He traced the word back to “hoozer,” in

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE A3

Immigrants from Cumberland, England, settled in the southern mountains (Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland River, Cumberland Gap, etc.). Their descendents brought the name with them when they settled in the hills of southern Indiana.

As Meredith Nicholson

observed: “The origin of the term ‘Hoosier’ is not known with certainty.” But certain it is that . . . Hoosiers bear their nickname proudly. Many generations of Hoosier achievement have endowed the term with connotations that are strong and friendly . . . .

WENTZEL MONUMENTS

Carol Pierre-Chambers

Pierre Funeral Home, Inc. 2601 W. Franklin Street ◆ Evansville, IN ◆ Ph: (812) 423-6471 Serving Our Community with Pride for Over 50 Years

www.pierrefuneralhome.com

J.L. Hirsch • 8 W. Main St. • Poseyville Prices effective Dec. 28th thru Jan. 3rd Freshlike 2/$ Vegetables ............. 14-15 oz.

Bush’s Black-eyed Peas ...................

Showboat Black-eyed Peas ...................

Red Gold $ Tomatoes ......................28 oz.

Red Gold $ Tomato Juice ................. 46 oz.

Ro-Tel $ Diced Tomato........................

Libby’s Kraut ........................... 14 oz.

Popeye Spinach ........................ 14 oz.

Veg All Mixed Vegetables ........... 15 oz.

College Inn $ Broth ...........................46 oz.

Armour Vienna Sausages ...................

Hodgin’s Mills $ Wheat Pasta .........................

Duncan Hines $ Brownie Mix .................19.9 oz.

Prego $ Spaghetti Sauce..............24 oz.

Vlassic $ Stackers .......................16 oz.

Vlassic $ Sweet Pickles........................

Vlassic $ Dill Chips ......................32 oz.

Pace $ Salsa ...........................16 oz.

Pace $ Picante ........................16 oz.

Planters $ Dry Roasted Peanuts........16 oz.

Duncan Hines $ Cake Mix .............................

Duncan Hines $ Frosting ...............................

150 85¢ 85¢ 139 139 129 79¢ 99¢ 99¢ 289 59¢ 149 149 199 219 219 219 199 199 389 139 169

Beef T-Bone Steak .................... lb.

Sausage Homemade....................... lb.

Field Bacon ........................... 1 lb.

Field Sausage ........................ 1 lb.

Field Bologna......................... 1 lb.

Pilgrim Boneless Chicken Breasts ... 3 lb.

KA

$ 99

4 $ 89 2 $ 39 3 $ 99 1 $ 69 1 $ 59 5 $ 99

2 TGIF $ 99 Appetizers........................... 2 Bagel Bites 2/$ 00 Pizza Snacks ...............

3 Green Giant $ 69 Steamers ......................

1 Praire Farms $ 49 Ice Cream .....................

6 North Star $ 19 Old Fashioned Cones .............. 3 HyTop $ 89 Crescent Rolls ....................... 1 HyTop $ 89 Cinnamon Rolls ..................... 1 Kraft $ 99 Cheese Chunks ..................... 2 Kraft $ 09 Cheese Cuts ......................... 3 Kraft $ 09 Cheese Cubes....................... 3 Prairie Farms $ 89 Dip .............................

1 Prairie Farms $ 89 Sour Cream ...................

1 Fleischmann $ 49 Soft Margarine..........

2 Fleischmann $ 49 Margarine ......................

2 Cheese Balls ........................

7 oz.

12 oz.

1 gal.

16 oz.

16 oz.

Two 5.9 oz.

stick

MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS

We’re pleased to announce that we are now a branch of SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. Schum Monuments, founded in 1888, has been furnishing monuments to the Wentzel family since 1970. The office will remain open and Beverly Wentzel will continue to work as the local sales representative.

1015 West 4th St. • Mount Vernon, IN 47620 • (812) 838-2649

HyTop $ 49 Cups ..................................

Hefty $ 59 Trays ..................................

1 2

VA L U M A RT

We Reserve The Right To Limit Quantities And Correct Printing Errors.

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE A4

RETROSPECT Pages of the Past Compilation by Haylee Moore

10 YEARS AGO,

25 YEARS AGO,

December 25, 2001

December 24, 1986

Rick Verst of Mount Vernon was the winner of the MV Area Chamber of Commerce raffle of a Michael Jordan limited edition putter. The drawing for the winning ticket was held on Dec. 19 at the chamber’s regular monthly director meeting.

Stanley and Shana Miller of Fort branch would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Taylor Miller. She was born on Oct. Santa's helper, Kayla Beuligmann helps deliver gifts to the residents at New Har- 27, 2001. monie Healthcare Center, Wednesday, December 21.

North Posey’s undefeated Lady Vikings presented coach Charlie Mair with an early Christmas present Saturday night when they defeated previously undefeated Booneville 47-43 to capture the Booneville Tournament Championship. “It was one of the biggest wins I’ve had here at North Posey,” said coach Mair.

North Posey fans gathered on the gym floor following the traditional cutting of the net.

DNR News: Christmas trees as fish habitat may need permit There are many ways to recycle Christmas trees, but tossing them on a frozen lake as a way of creating fish habitat has certain requirements ... and an uncertain outcome.

“Fish attractors tend to bring fish and fishermen together,” said Bill James, fisheries section chief for DNR Fish & Wildlife. “They provide cover but don’t necessarily grow more fish.”

Instead of waiting for an iced-over lake to thaw so a

single discarded Christmas tree can sink to the bottom, James said there are better options for fish attractors.

“They need to be designed, sized and placed appropriately to attract and hold fish,” he said. “Large hardwood brush piles work well and last for many years.

Soft woods such as pine or spruce attract fish initially but deteriorate quickly. This is especially true if used Christmas trees are placed singly or just scattered

Happy Birthday Announcements December 27 - Tammy Mills, Barbara Moore, Manuel Ramirez, Shawna Wilson, Loren Redburn, Marcy Wolfersheim December 28 - Jane Bauer, Kathy Crocker, Shane Patrick Harris, Zachary Ralph, Paula Alldredge, Chelsea Pfister, Hunter Clifford December 29 - Don Sowder December 30 - Abigail M. Armstrong December 31 - Amy Cox, Kristy Georgesen, Matthew Kidd, Cory B.

CRUST INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 3-4 tablespoons ice water • • • • • •

• • • • • •

public freshwater lake. To qualify, the fish attractor must be anchored to ensure proper setting and must not be placed in a channel, a beach area, near the lake surface or in an area that would adversely affect public safety and navigation, or adversely affect the natural resources or natural scenic beauty.

Three DNR divisions – Fish & Wildlife, Law Enforcement, and Water – have a role in reviewing and ap-

Airman First Class Richard L. Arend recently was named Airman of the month at Great Falls Air Force base. He is the son of Mrs. Kenneth majors, Valley Park, Mo. Airman Arend served three years with the Air Force in england prior to recieveing the great Falls Assignment. He has a brother, Phillip E. Arend, on duty with the Army in Hawaii.

Send your favorite memories of New Harmony School to us at dpearce263@ poseycountynews. com com

her of he offi ffice aass so soon on aass po ppossible. ssib ss iblle ib le. It le.

It w as her was noted that the books have been out of balance for some time.

plum pl umbbi bingg, ne bing new w water watte wa ter lines ter line and other lin li plumbing, projects.

Dr. Scott Norris, lontime dentist in Mount Vernon has sold his dental practice and is retiring to pursue a number of interests.

February The Children’s Learning Center of Posey County will celebrate their 15th anniversary on February 15 with an open house and reception.

The MSD of Mount Vernon has announced that this fall the doors will open to its Fine Arts Academy, open to students all over the TriState.

Sixth grade student, Baylee Willman from South Terrace Elementary School won first place in the Posey County Spelling Bee by spelling “narcoleptic”.

Posey County Deputy ARCHIVE PHOTO: Kamden Conyers is Posey County’s first baby of 2011. He is Sheriff , Dan Montgomery, pictured here with his parents Luke and Chantil and big brother Kaden. suffered a cut to the face as ceiving a $500,000 grant which will be Two longtime business women of he and Indiana State Police Officer, used to help build a new fire and emer- Mount Vernon, Frances Wehr gency medical services station. The and Wanda Bennett have defacility will be located at the old fair- cided to retire. grounds just east of the New Harmony The Mount Vernon School Healthcare and should be completed by Board welcomed three newly November of this year. elected members - Heather AlCargill Grain Company has an- lyn, Brian Jeffries, and Kathy nounced that is will be upgrading its Weinzapfel during the Board’s grain facility in Mount Vernon. Four first meeting of the new year. new grain storage bins will be added as Other board members are Beth well as another truck receiving pit and McFadin Higgins and Randy automated control systems.

Boyer.

Betty Postletheweight, Posey CounThe MSD of North Posey has ty’s newly elected clerk has requested announced that North Elementhat an audit be done on the books in tary will receive some much needed work this summer ARCHIVE PHOTO: Frances Wehr to of The Posey County Humane Society including retire February 1, hands keys over to new new ceil- owners, Jim and Shelia Schwindel of Guilty ings, new Pleasures. Photo by Pam Robinson

Featured Animals

THANK YOU FOR MAKING US THE

FILLING INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds Whipped cream (optional)

CRUST DIRECTIONS 1. Place flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a food processor, and pulse until mixed. Add the pieces of butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.

Mix in vanilla and enough ice water by tablespoonfuls to form moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll dough out on floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer dough to 9 1/2-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Fold overhang in and press, forming high-standing double-thick sides. Pierce dough all over with fork. Freeze 15 minutes.

3. Bake crust until set but still pale in color, piercing with fork if crust bubbles, about 20 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool. Increase oven temperature to 400°F. FILLING DIRECTIONS 4. Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat. Boil without stirring until caramel is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Gradually whisk in cream (mixture will bubble). Stir until caramel is smooth. Add butter, honey and vanilla. Stir until well blended. Mix in all nuts.

5. Pour caramel mixture into crust. Bake until entire filling bubbles, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on rack.

6. Serve with whipped cream (optional).

Yield: Serves 10.

proving a permit request for placement of a fish attractor.

If approved, the permit carries a $100 fee and requires the permit holder to remove any portion or portions of the fish attractor that become unattached.

The administrative rule (312 IAC 11-4-7) was enacted in 1999 by the Indiana Natural Resources Commission in response to requests for permission to submerge cars and other large objects, including an airplane.

December 22, 1961

YEAR IN REVIEW: PART ONE

January The town of New Harmony has ofMunsterman, Michael C. ficially announced that they will be rePatterson, Kristi Reynolds, Susan Seibert, Frank Slagle, Bill Kueber and Julia Williams January 1 - Rebecca J. Hall, Jacob Heriges, Helen Smith, Sherry Veeck, Michael Lee Wildeman January 2 - Peggy Eaton, Joelle Lockwood If you have a name to be included in the birthday calendar, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news1@poseycountynews.com.

Caramelized Nut Tart

• • • •

about.”

Furthermore, state laws may apply, depending on the body of water. Discarding a Christmas tree on a private pond is at the owner’s discretion, but doing so on a public freshwater lakes is governed by the Lake Preservation Act (Indiana Code 14-26-2) and Indiana Administrative Code (312 IAC 11-4-7).

Those two laws stipulate that a license from the DNR is needed to construct or place a fish attractor in a

50 YEARS AGO,

MOST POPULAR WEEKLY IN THE COUNTY!

OF THE 5618 POSEY COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS WHO BUY A WEEKLY PAPER, 3294 CHOOSE THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS* *INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE OCTOBER 5TH ANNUAL US POSTAL REPORT #3526

Bones is a 4 year old male english coon hound. Bones was previously a hunting dog but we are not sure his level of training. Bones would be best suited at a house without cats or small animals.

MARY’S SPECIAL BABY BOY

by Lowell Tison

Diablo is a black 2 month old female DSH kitten.

Call The Posey Humane Society at 838-3211 to arrange a time to look at your future pet. General public hours are Friday noon - 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.

PAGE A5 • DECEMBER 27, 2011

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL

Mount Vernon DECA Club excels at District

Warren William Bowers Daniel and Lindsey Bowers of Ft Wayne, Ind. are proud to announce the birth of their son, Warren William, born Nov. 10, 2011, in Ft. Wayne, Ind. Warren weighed 6 pounds, 15 oz. and was 21 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Fred and Susan Beuligmann of Poseyville, Ind. Paternal grandparents are William and Cheryl Bowers of Monroeville, Ind. Maternal great-grandparents are William and Jerldine Winebarger of New Harmony, Ind. and Henry Beuligmann of Poseyville, Ind. Paternal great-grandparent is Maurice Teeple of Decatur, Ind.

Legion to host New Year’s Eve party The American Legion Post 5 will have a New Years Eve party this year. The party will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with music by “Mid-Ranger”. The event will be open to the public.

Tickets are now available on a first come first serve basis. We still have a few seats available, they are going fast, don’t wait too long. Come bring in 2012 with us at the American Legion.

Tri Kappa News Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa met at the Mount Vernon Country Club for the annual Christmas dinner and meeting.

President Carol Scarafia called the meeting to order and asked for committee reports.

Corresponding Secretary Cathy Hyatt read a thank you from Katie Scarafia for the college care packages.

Gayle Williams expressed her gratitude for members serving as hostesses for the Hoosier Salon.

The tall-case clock which sits in the 1830 Owen House has been restored to working order through the generosity of Jim Sanders and the restoration efforts of Robert Booth of Cumming, GA and Robert Elwell of Orlando, FL. The clock was originally owned by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Indiana and was located in the Lenz House.

Historic New Harmony purchased the clock with funds provided by Mr. Sanders and the New Harmony Advisory Board.

The clock was made c.

1816-1820 by famed clock maker Luman Watson of Cincinnati, OH. This particular clock is a one-day or “30-hour clock” and requires winding every day.

The clock works due to the two weights inside – one driving the pendulum and the other the striking mech-

by Donna Creek

Carol Reynolds, Parade Chair, reported on the members that participated in the Christmas in New Harmony Parade. Scarafia announced the Christmas plates and flowers will be delivered December 17.

Donna Creek, Holiday Ball Chair, thanked all the members who provided food for the Ball and members who took the tickets, served food and helped with the coat check.

Susie Wildeman has sent several Christmas cards to

Historic New Harmony Happenings

The Mount Vernon High School DECA club competed in the Evansville District 10 DECA Competition on December 9. The club won the event for the 12th year in a row. Sixty-eight students from Mount Vernon finished in the top five in various business events and advanced to the state competition in Indianapolis on March 11-13.Winners are as follows: Accounting Applications Second Place: Cody Chase Automotive Services 3rd Place: Reggie Wulff Principles of Marketing 1st Place: Joe Reinitz 3rd Place: Kurt Adams Hotel/Lodging Management 1st Place: Abbey Oden 2nd Place: Mary Klueh 4th Place: Sydney Turner 5th Place: Amanda Duckworth Quick-Serve Restaurant 3rd Place: Jordan Dallas Human Resource Management 2nd Place: Megan

the local persons serving in the military.

Missy Wade, of the Open Committee, gave a detailed report of the cakeballs sold during Christmas in New Harmony.

After the Christmas Committee conducted several holiday games, the secret sisters revealed their identity with an exchange gift.

After several sharing and caring thoughts the meeting was adjourned with a prayer

by Sara Wynne Tolbert.

By Missy Parkison

anism, which consists of a chime. The clock has a lovely painted face with gold spandrels, two false keyholes, and a second hand.

The clock is part of the Historic New Harmony collection. This collection, consisting of around 3000 pieces, includes period clothing and accessories, domestic textiles and rugs, medical equipment, agricultural tools and equipment, paintings, prints, maps, manuscripts, rare books, furniture and decorative arts. The artifacts in the collection represent a broad range of the town’s rich history.

The bulk of the Historic New Harmony collection lies in its decorative arts and furniture collection, containing nearly 2,000 pieces spanning the 19th century.

Approximately 600 artifacts donated by Bristol-MyersSquibb/Mead Johnson pertain to nineteenth century

medicine as it existed in New Harmony. Textiles (55 items) such as Harmonist silks, agricultural tools and implements (20 items), artwork (213 items) including prints by Karl Bodmer, and archival materials (287 items) such as Thomas Say’s American Conchology (1830) make up the remainder of the collection.

This collection is managed by Amanda Bryden and Heather Baldus.

Amanda and Heather are employed by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites and maintain offices in the Schnee-Ribeyre-Elliott House alongside other members of the Historic New Harmony team that are employed by the University of Southern Indiana.

For tour information see our website, www.newharmony.org, call 812-6824474, or email harmony@ usi.edu.

M.cDonald 5th Place: Lizzie Watzlavik Sports and Entertainment Series 1st Place: Troy Paris 3rd Place: Bryce Newman 5th Place: Ryan Goeltz Financial Services Team 1st Place: Olivia Baldwin and Alex Weintraut 2nd Place: Damien Moore and Chelsea Bell Marketing Communications Team 1st Place: Megan Randall and Lauren Grabert 3rd Place: Collin Knight and Adam Hoehn 4th Place: Katie McDonald and Ryan Dick 5th Place: Todd Scheffer and Michael Clark Travel and Tourism Marketing Team 1st Place: Megan Evans and Taylor Schmidt 3rd Place: Tyler Ritzert and Jon Hoehn 4th Place: Taylor Pharr and Madison Denning 5th Place: Kendall Lang and Lexi Willis Apparel &Accessories 1st Place: Malia Dyer 4th Place: Kinsey Johnson

Business Services 1st Place: Kinsley Shannon 2nd Place: Julian Suar Food Marketing 1st Place: Kassidy Wolfe Marketing Management 1st Place: Layton Hopper 2rd Place: Wade Mobley 3rd Place: Reid Mobley 5th Place: Brooke Simpkins Retail Merchandising 1st Place: Amy Steele Business Law & Ethics Team 2nd Place: Megan Martin and Brittany Wallis 4th Place: Riley Keating and Zoe Burkhart Buying and Merchandising Team 1st Place: Nicole Hawley

and Claire Schroeder 2nd Place: Livia Hopper and Cally Schisler 3rd Place: Lauren Stemple and Bailee Schelhorn 5th Place: Shawna Clark and Kendyl Scheller Hospitality Services Team 1st Place: Curt Crabtree and Jonathan Stilley 2nd Place: Erika McCormick and Ashton Fuelling 3rd Place: Kelsey Turner and Lauren Sacco 5th Place: Hank Dausman and Dalton Marshall Sports and Ent.ertainment Marketing Team 1st Place: Ryan Pharr and Ethan VanZant 2nd Place: Rachel Cash and Brian Koch

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS WHERE OBITUARIES ARE STILL FREE!

Email to: dpearce263@poseycountynews.com

Book signing set for author Angela Mason There will be a book signing at the Griffin Depot Diner on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m. for author Angela Mason with her book, Death Rides the Sky: The Story of the 1925 Tri-State

Prime Rib dinner set

Tornado.

The book is 350 pages long and contains 75 photos, some never before published.

I interviewed 44 survivors for the book, from 1999-2001, as well as more than a dozen other peripheral people in-

cluding some preeminent weather men. It’s the biggest, most comprehensive book ever written of the tornado.

There were five Griffin residents interviewed, and their stories make up one of the biggest chapters in the book.

Post 5 American Legion will feature a prime rib special for New Years Eve. The dinner is open to the public.

Service will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Show your ticket to the dance for a discount.

V.F.W. New Year’s Eve party The Posey County V.F.W. Post 6576 will host a New Year’s Eve Dance on Sat., Dec. 31. A light brunch will be served fro 7:30 - 8:30 followed by music by Hybrid Country. Coffee and donuts at 12 p.m. Admission $35 per couple.

This deer has adopted Johnny and Carla Sailer. They say he has been with their herd for a long time. He never leaves the herd, he eats, runs, sleeps, and plays with them.

Photo submitted

Philharmonic Chorus announces general auditions The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus will hold general auditions on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the University of Evansville.

Singers will be auditioning for the opportunity to perform with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra for the rest of its “Celebrate the American Spirit” 2011-2012 season. Auditions are by appointment only.

Under the direction of Dr. Dennis Malfatti, the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus is a volunteer chorus of approximately 110 members which performs major

APL News Winter Storytimes On December 27 registration will begin for Winter Storytimes. The next storytime session will begin January 9 and will run through February 23.

New Years Closings December 30 and 31 and January 1 and 2 the library will be closed - Happy New Year!

Registration Continues for Winter Storytimes The next storytimes session will begin January 9 and will run through February 21.

Getting Started With eBooks Learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks with our new OverDrive product at the Alexandrian Public Library on January 3 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Feel free to bring your e-reader if you have one. No registration needed.

Learn Basic Flickr On January 5 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. you can learn the basics about Flickr, a popular image-hosting website.

Learn how to create an account as well as upload, edit, and tag your photos! Registration is requested, but not required.

Babies/Toddlers Storytimes This program is for children birth - 36 months and their caregivers. Program

choral repertoire with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus recently joined the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra for its Peppermint Pops holiday concerts and Handel’s Messiah in Tell City and Jasper, Indiana. The Chorus will be featured in several concerts during the Philharmonic’s 2011-2012 season including: “A Salute to Heroes” featuring the Night Flight Jazz Ensemble from the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight (Wright Patterson Air Force Base), “Broadway Rocks!”

featuring Broadway stars Anne Runolfsson, Capathia Jenkins and Doug LeBreque, and the classical concert “The Titan”, where the chorus will perform Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings from January through April; additional rehearsals are required with orchestra on the week of performances.

Interested singers should call Kimberly Bredemeier, Director of Operations and Chorus Manager, at kbredemeier@evansvillephilharmonic.org or 812-425-5050, Extension 302.

By Stanley Campbell will include rhymes, fingerplays, music, and stories.

Registration required. This week the program will be January 9 and 10 at 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytimes Join the fun on January 9 and10 at 10:30 a.m. for stories, music, activities, and crafts for children ages 3 through 5. Parents are welcome to either participate with their child, or can use the time to browse the Library for their own interests.

Registration required.

Movie: Baghdad ER On January 9 at 6 p.m. we will be featuring this HBO documentary about the wounded and personnel of the 86th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq. This program is free to the public.

Friends of the APL Meeting January 9 at 6:30 a.m. will be our first meeting of the year so we hope you will attend. See you there.

Lego Club The fun begins on January 10 at 3:30 p.m. This is a monthly club for anyone age 6 and older who loves working with Legos. Each meeting we will be building things from Legos. Registration is required.

Special Needs Storytime On January 10 at 6 p.m. we will be telling stories all about Zoo Animals. This

event focuses on the needs of children on the autism spectrum. All-aged children and their caregivers are invited to engage in activities such as, active movement songs, action rhymes, interactive play, and creative crafts in an inviting environment. This is a monthly event for children ages 3 and up with autism and their caregivers. Registration required.

Art Gallery Attention Artists: In order to expand our service to the community, the Alexandrian Public Library has created a wall gallery for artists to display their work in our foyer.

We are in search of local amateur and professional talent. You need not live in the Mount Vernon area to participate, display and promote your work. We are now accepting requests for this free gallery space for March and April of 2012.

Library Hours Alexandrian Public Library is open Monday Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information about library services or to register for a library program call 838-3286 or you can visit our website at http://www.apl.lib.in.us . You can now find us on Facebook.

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE A6

GENERAL NEWS Posey Ag News Posey County Purdue Extension Service and the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University is sponsoring a Nuts & Bolts of Farm Estate and Succession Planning Workshop on Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Posey County Community Center at the Posey County Fairgrounds. Topics discussed are intended for individuals, their spouses, adult children and those with interests in family-owned businesses.

The presenter is Angela Gloy, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University. You may contact Angela with a toll free call: 1-888-398-4636 and ask for her or dial directly: 765-494-4309; E-mail: agloy@ purdue.edu.

8:30 a.m.: Registration, Coffee and refreshments 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Enhancing Success in your Succession Plan, Angela Gloy, Purdue University 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Legal Aspects of

Singing during the Christmas Sunday morning service at Mt. Zion General Baptist Church are Sabrina McCarty, Vicki Simpson, Lisa Sellers, Rick Sellers, Art “Junior” Stierley, and Bob Mort. Photo by Dave Pearce

Estate Planning, John Broadhead, AAL 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Accounting Aspects of Estate Planning, Mike Clem, CPA 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Questions and Answers, adjourn Registration is $10 per individual, $5 for each additional family member (only one 1 set materials per family; additional materials available for $5). Registration includes materials and refreshments. To complete a registration form, download it at: http://www. ag.purdue.edu/counties/posey/Pages/PoseyCountyAgriculture.aspx Make a check payable to: Posey County Extension Education Fund. You may register

by U.S. Mail or at the Posey County-PCES Office, Monday.- Friday; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 812-838-1331. For more information or questions about this program, contact Jon Neufelder, Extension Educator, Purdue Extension at: (812) 838-1331 or by e-mail at: neufelde@purdue.edu.

Keith Spurgeon, 2011 United Way of Posey County Campaign Chairman, points to the 103 percent mark and thanks the community for their help in reaching this year’s United Way campaign goal. Photo submitted

2012 Season of Under The Beams to start soon Join Under the Beams as we continue to bring the world to our stage. The 2012 season will again present an eclectic and exciting mix of concerts, featuring four of the finest performing groups found across the globe. All concerts are held in New Harmony’s RappOwen Granary on Saturday

evenings beginning at 8 pm.

January 14, 2012: Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis are an Austin-based, singing, powerhouse duo and known as Texas country’s first couple. Willis is a songwriter, but is best known as a singer, blessed with one of the finest voices in all of country music. Her voice

Seeds of the Sower Here’s how to have a Happy New Year: Enjoy God’s presence.

He promises, “Fear not; for I am with thee.” With God’s Spirit within you, His angels around you, His arms beneath you, you are more than sufficient for the year before you.

Engage God’s power. He promises, “I will strengthen thee.” For each load you’ll have His lift and for each trial His triumph.

Englist God’s provision.

By Michael Guido

The Bible promises, “My God shall supply all your needs.” God is good enough, great enough, wise enough and understanding enough for anything you need.

Experience God’s pardon.

The Bible promises, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us.”

Bug God wants you to be a victor, not a victim. So trust Him! Visit us at: www.TheSowcom m er.com

swoops and offers a satiny sheen that is both silky and so fluid it threatens to slip through the notes being played by her and husband Bruce Robison’s crackerjack band. Robison is a singer, but is best known as a songwriter and has written some of mainstream’s country’s best songs – George Strait’s “Wrapped,” Tim McGraw’s “Angry All The Time” and the Dixie Chicks’ “Travelling Soldier.” Together, what they choose to embrace for themselves as a duo, suggests the best that ‘countrypolitan’ and western have to offer.

February 4, 2012: Anonymous 4 - Known for their heavenly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing, the four women of Anonymous 4 (Marsha Genensky, Ruth Cunningham, Jacqueline Horner-Kwiatek and Susan Hellauer) combine musical, historical and con-

temporary performance intuition as they create ingeniously designed programs, interweaving music with poetry and narrative to create their magical sound. The ensemble has performed on major concert series and at festivals throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, including appearances at Tanglewood, Wolftrap, BBC Proms, Edinburgh Festival and the Brisbane Biennial.

Enchanted both by their live performances and by their eighteen recordings of medieval, contemporary, and American music, Anonymous 4's listeners have bought nearly two million copies of the group's albums on the harmonia mundi label.

March 10, 2012: Kinobe and The African Sensation Kinobe has been performing internationally since the age of ten, captivating audiences with virtuoso performances

of Ugandan roots music as well as original compositions, reflecting a wealth of African and world influences. A multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Kinobe leads his listeners into the soul of African music with traditional instruments, songs, and stories from his homeland. As an instrumentmaker and teacher of traditional African instruments, Kinobe understands musical creation inside and out and brings an array of traditional percussive instruments, all crafted and brought to life by his skilled hands. Together with his band, The African Sensation, they are the vanguard of Ugandan performers representing the inspired synthesis of African roots and global fusion.

April 14, 2012: Karrin Allyson - Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, pianist, composer and bandleader, Karrin Allyson, sings with

heart, intelligence, and musical sophistication. She honors the great traditions of blues, jazz, and roots, and embraces French and Brazilian rhythms. Allyson’s diction is flawless, her phrasing conversational, her tempo swinging, and her improvisation teeming with scat and vocalese. After recording more than a dozen critically lauded albums, performing in cities from Seattle to Paris, and being compared to such jazz legends as Ella Fitzgerald and Shirley Horn, Allyson has emerged as a pivotal force in the international, contemporary jazz scene.

Tickets are available by calling 812-682-3128. Individual tickets are $28, or a season package for all four concerts is $100. For more information, visit www. underthebeams .org or the Under the Beams Facebook page.

YEAR IN REVIEW: P1 CONTINUED Kylen Compton were serving an arrest warrant to the 24-year-old Brandon McManomy. The suspect also stabbed himself in the incident and was lifeflighted to St. Mary’s Hospital for

treatment.

The Mount Vernon Lady Wet Wildcats clinched the sectional championship over Castle and Memorial.

March Mount Vernon Fire Chief,

Roger Waters, has announce his retirement after 30 years of service to the community.

Harmonie State Park will be receiving funds in the amount of $25,000 which will be used to replace play-

ARCHIVE PHOTO: Point Township residents use a boat to help take care of their neighbors and animals as record flooding has taken over Posey County. See Page 11 for more photos of the flood. Photo by Dave Pearce

ARCHIVE PHOTO: Members of the media huddle around Indiana State Police Information Officer Todd Ringle as he explains the details (of the stabbing of Indiana State Police Officer Kylen Compton) as they occurred during the serving of an arrest warrant to 24-year-old Brandon McManomy. Photo by Dave Pearce

ground equipment in the stroyed by fire.

Dennis Banks as manager park.

Indiana Governor, Mitch of the company’s refinery at Michelle Rowland, own- Daniels, visited New Har- Mount Vernon. er of Michelle’s Icing on the mony during the annual The new Aventine ReCake, has moved into a two- Lincoln Day Dinner. Gov. newal Energy facility in story storefront overlook- Daniels talked to the crowd Mount Vernon held their ing the riverfront in Mount of over 200 people who at- grand opening celebration Vernon. tended the dinner about the in April. This new facility The Owen Dunn Ameri- accomplishments of his ad- produces 300,000 gallons of can Legion Post 5 is cel- ministration. ethanol a day. ebrating 92 years of service Approximately a dozen State Senator Jim Tomes to the Mount Vernon com- employees of Sabic munity as well as our state Innovative Plastics in and nation.

Mount Vernon helped Master Trooper, Frank plant 25 trees along Smith, is retiring after 31 the Riverfront in years of dedicated service to Mount Vernon. the Indiana State Police.

Dile Wilson, son of Three Posey County Tracy and Dile Wilschools have been recog- son of Mount Vernon, nized on the Indiana De- has been awarded the partment of Education list 2011 Lilly Endowof Four Star Schools for ment Community 2009-2010: North Posey Scholarship. Dile is Junior High School, North a senior at MVHS Posey Senior High School, and has plans to study and St. Matthew School in animation after high ARCHIVE PHOTO: Jesse Mount Vernon. shcool.

Butler, the long-time author of Rev. Tom Buffinton, a CountryMark, Inc. the Posey County News’ “Out long-time minister, friend, is please to announce and About” column, passes away and neighbor in Posey the recent hiring of on May 17, 2011.

County passed away at the age of 81.

Residents of Mount Vernon are faced with a 25 percent sewer rate hike. The rate increase would help to fund Phase 2 of the sewer project correcting two combination sewer overflows.

April The St. Wendel community ARCHIVE PHOTO: Wul-Wee (aka Dave Ritzert) and Kipper is mourning the loss of a (aka Hadi Shriner Eric Kippenbrock) clown around and make ballandmark. St. loon toys for the young and young at heart to help celebrate the 15th Wendel’s Dutch anniversary of the Children’s Learning Center of Posey County on Corner was de- Tuesday, Feb. 15.

PAGE A7 • DECEMBER 27, 2011

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

YEAR IN REVIEW: P1 CONTINUED Riisi sing ingg fl floood ood od waters wat ater ter erss in in Point Poi oint intt long-time longg-ttim long lo ime au ime aautor tor off P tor to osey os eyy County Couunt nty New Harmony’s 200th birthday in nty Posey Rising Township will crest at 55 feet, one News’ ‘Out n About’ column 2014, the University of Southern foot higher than the record of 54 passed away at New Harmonie Indiana’s Historic New Harmony Healthcare. He was 97 years old. feet set back in 1950. and New Harmony Gallery of June Osama bin Laden, the masterContemporary Art are sponsoring Poseyville officials learned that the Bicentennial House Design mind of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist attacks was killed by U.S. they were finally being awarded Competition.

See more in next week’s Year in forces near Abbottabad, Pakistan. a $150,000 grant to help fund a Four others were also killed in- new rescue truck. The news lifted Review: Part 2! cluding one of bin Laden’s wives the spirits of everyone who endured the two and his adult son.

Nick Schller and Nicole Perry previous rejections. If were crowned King and Queen of all goes well, the fire department could see North Posey’s Prom.

It was announced that the Pee- a new rescue truck by bles Department Store in Mount January 2012.

U.S. Senator Dan Vernon will be changing to Coats visited Posey Goody’s.

The Mount Vernon Cab Service County Friday, June 3, will begin serving the Mount Ver- to get a first-hand look non communtiy during the month at flood damage and talk about the county’s of May. May 7 was declared Jeanne future as it recovers LaDuke Day in Mount Vernon. from flood devastaMiss LaDuke was in town for a tion.

The Peerless Too screening of the 1949 film, “The ARCHIVE PHOTO: Sarah King pictured with ‘Bob,’ a bobcat Green Promise” in which she in Mount Vernon may that was discovered at a very early age in the Solitude area and was starred as a supporting actress. be closing its doors kept from death by the care of area naturalist and woodcarver DonThe Posey County Historical permanently. As of nie Martin.

Society will host a dedication of Friday, June 10, the and Representative Wendy McStormy weather and flooding North Cemetery located behind establishment had not Namara were the guest speakers have put Posey County in a state Hedges Central Elementary School appealed with the state during a series of Meet Your Leg- of emergency. Over 10 inches of in Mount Vernon. A new monu- the decision of the loislators meetings held this month. rain has fallen during the month of ment has been erected and several cal alcohol board to North Posey and Mount Vernon April with more expected. tombstones have been restored and deny its liquor license.

School Administrators announce Johnna Denning has been named fenced in.

North Posey pitcher their decision to offer all-day Kin- the new director or the Posey ARCHIVE PHOTO: Erika Myers-BromThe North Posey football field Shelley Schmitt has dergarted classes beginning with County Community Foundation. will be getting a facelift before the been named to the All- well along with infant Carson Walker sell the 2011-2012 school year.

May fall season. The field’s crown will Packet Athletic Con- peonies from New Harmony’s Fragrant be fixed and re- ference softball team Farms on Saturday morning at the Arts in Harmony celebration of artisans and their for this season. sodded.

Jesse Butler, In celebration of work. Photo by Pam Robinson Keith Spurgeon, chair- dren’s Learning Center, Way of Posey County toman of the 2011 United Christian Church Day Care ward its goal this year inby Donna Creek Way of Posey County cam- Center, Community Emer- clude: Aventine, Michael paign, announced today gency Assistance, ECHO Wassmer, Clem, Dassel & Harmony Township to attend the policy meet- sang Happy Birthday to that the campaign drive Community Health Care, Co., Daryl Dassel, Nix Bus has raised 103% of the Family Matters, Home- Sales/NAPA Auto Parts, Farm Bureau met at coun- ing February 7 at 6 p.m. at Jesus.

A lengthy discussion $640,000 goal. He urged all less Shelter of Mt. Vernon, Jim and Tracy Reese, Ea- try home of Don and Linda Hawg n Sauce.

Seib noted the annual concerning the new assessthe people of Posey County Indiana Legal Services, ton’s Mufflers, Sutton Tax Temme December 13 for to get involved. “We have Lampion Center, New Har- Service, Cargill, Ed Battei- the annual Christmas din- meeting at the Posey Coun- ment on farmland was conty Community Building ducted by the Seibs. reached 103% of the goal mony Ministry Association, ger, Martha Breeze, Alicia ner and meeting.

Linda Temme read “Dif- has been changed to March Seib read a Christmas because of the generosity Posey County Council on Denning, William Denning, of the Posey County com- Aging, Posey County Re- Rodney Fetcher, Sherri ferent Christmas Poem” 13 at 6 p.m. Voting on pol- story and each member icy changes will be on the selected a present as their munity, and a successful habilitation Services, Re- Lueder, Angie Lyke, Eliza- and others for devotions.

Sheryl Seib, Posey Coun- agenda. word in the story was read. campaign will mean being habilitation Center, Salva- beth Miller, Charles MobThe annual AFBF ConLinda Temme read “Why able to provide services for tion Army, Visiting Nurse ley, Keely Winiger, Becky ty Farm Bureau President, our community. Remember Association of South- Vincent, Nick Wildeman, stated she and her husband vention will be in Hawaii We Love Children” and a that contributions stay here western Indiana, WNIN Teresa McDurmon, Jo Mark along with Tim and January 8 - 11. The Seibs humorous recipe for “Jose to provide services to the Radio Reading Program, Dawne Tomlinson, Vectren Christina Seifert attended and Seiferts plan to attend. Cuervo Christmas Cookpeople of Posey County and and Willow Tree of Posey Corporation, Vectren Cor- the November district Seib reveiwed the Wom- ies”. Charles Huck read address community needs, County. Contributions also poration Employees, Jeff meeting. Seib reported on en’s luncheon at Samuel’s several bloopers from and in times like these that help to fund United Way and Jane Saltzman, Mr. and the sessions, speaker and on November 30 due to the “Children’s Sayings”. The is very important.” programs such as the local Mrs. R.G. Frank, Werry Fu- announced Posey County absence of the Women’s group again collected can goods for the Food Pantry.

United Way of Posey Gifts In Kind program and neral Homes Inc., Sam and won an award for the “Cop- Leader.

As there were no birthBefore adjournment, County agencies receiv- Information and Referral Connie Woehler, Lucent per Theft Project” and Phil ing funds this year are: Al- Assistance, and 2-1-1, the Polymers, Inc., The Old Springstein was relected di- days or anniversaries in Linda Temme read the bion Fellows Bacon Center, easy-to-remember call for Mill Mart, The Gathering, rector. Seib urged members December the members “Christmas Guest”.

Posey County Red Cross, access to information about Mayor John Tucker, DenBoy Scouts of America resources and assistance in nis Givens, Sherry Willis, Buffalo Trace Council, Posey County.

Mount Vernon Pharmacy, Catholic Charities, ChilThose helping the United John Taylor, Neth-Schweizer Inc., Fifth Third Bank Employees, Johnna Denning, Vicki Moran, Located at 408 Leon Austin, Anthony and Southwind Plaza. Doretha Spahn, In Memory Mt. Vernon, IN of Joyce Ann Mohr, Posey Grill, Posey Grill/Break812-838-2392 fast with Santa, Tom Laws, Ann Shank, Beuligmann Mon to Thurs: Heating & Air Cond., First 11am - 9p.m.

Bank, Donna Bolin, Rodney Givens, Carl Nix WeldFri to Sat: ing Shop, Aaron Wilson, 11am - 10p.m. and Steve Burris Barber Sundays: Shop. $4 OFF Lunch Specials You can contact the Unit11am 9p.m. from 11 am to 4 p.m.

Purchases of ed Way of Posey County at $3.50 off your second $20 or more!

838-3637 or uwposey@sb(Dine in only. Does not order from Lunch Menu CARRYOUT include alcohol. Not (Dine in only. Not valid on Suncglobal.net for more inforvalid on Sundays) days or with other special plates) AVAILABLE mation or to get involved.

Contributions can be sent to P.O. Box 562, Mount VerDr Keith Spurgeon tries a magic trick on Mary McGrew at the Posey County Homenon, Indiana 47620. makers Chrismas program on December 5, 2011. Photo submitted

United Way Campaign for Posey County

Harmony Township Farm Bureau News

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD Freshly Prepared Each Day

Come Enjoy “A Taste of Ol’ Mexico”

MVHS Art Guild students make cards for PC Nursing Home residents One again this year the members of the Art Guild at Mt. Vernon High School Fine Arts Academy created hand-made Christmas and Holiday cards for all resi-

dents of Posey County nursing homes. Members had the freedom to create cards as unique as they are and no two are the same. Some cards are done in colored

The most entertainment.

Now at the best price.

pencil, markers, brush and ink or a combination of mediums.

The club has been creating cards for the nursing homes for several years now. Members enjoy the time to be creative in a nonacademic way and hope their cards bring joy to their recipients.

For more information about the Art Guild or the Fine Arts Academy contact Kendra Glaser, Visual Arts Instructor at Mt. Vernon High School Fine Arts Academy,700 Harriet Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 (812), phone 8384356 or Visit us at www. mvhsfinearts.com

NURRENBERN SATELLITES

838-9888

Your Local Authorized DIRECTV Dealer Pricing subject to change at any time. Hardware and programming available separately. ©2011 DIRECTV Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design Logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV.

Have Questions for us?

Call 1-812-838-5200

MOUNT VERNON

AUTO PARTS OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday: 7:30am - 5pm Saturday: 7:30am - 1:30pm LOCALLY OWNED

JUST ASK US, WE MIGHT HAVE IT.

Ask about packages starting at $2999.

CALL TODAY.

JUST ASK US, WE MIGHT HAVE IT.

JUST ASK US, WE MIGHT HAVE IT.

JUST ASK US, WE MIGHT HAVE IT.

PAGE A8 • DECEMBER 27, 2011

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

OPINION

Vegas on a budget leads to understanding of cash at any cost I’ve done a little traveling in my time. Just a couple of years after graduating from high school, I took off to Colorado with a friend of mine and spent two weeks visiting relatives, making friends, and living on pocket change for a couple of weeks. A few years later, I took in California from one end to the other and then later, a back- TRUTH... packing trip across parts of Europe, including STRANGER Paris, Luxembourg, some of (then) Czechoslo- THAN vakia, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. FICTION I’ve been on a few trips around the US, (most BY DAVE to sporting events) and have been on a few PEARCE cruises but all of them have had one thing in common. I have always been on a budget. Unfortunately, the incredible proceeds of the jobs I have had do not allow me to run wild with money.

This week, my destination was Las Vegas. I really didn’t have a good excuse to go there other than my son had asked me to go and it is rare that we both can find the time to take three days off together. So I agreed. As we began to plan, I found out right away that Allegiant Air out of Owensboro, Ky., had, by far, the most reasonable package. We flew out of nearby Owensboro on a direct flight to Las Vegas and got our room and a rental car included in the package. That part was economical enough.

We then began planning what we would do while we were there. One of the goals was to see 2007 America’s Got Talent winner Terry Fator in his ventriloquist show and another was to see the Boise State football Broncos play in their bowl game on the campus of UNLV. For a small (yeah right) sum, we were able to get booked for both.

It didn’t take me long in Las Vegas to realize I was in way over my head. The bright lights and the glitz and glamour were more than I had ever seen anywhere. Of course, most people go to Las Vegas to gamble, but just getting up every morning is a big enough gamble for me.

As we walked into the airport, the sound of slot machines began to ring out. I was surprised to see slot machines in the airports with “zombified” airline passengers whose eyes were glued to the spinning wheels.

But, as always, I began to find humor in the things that were going on around me. As we arrived at the hotel, I had Eric get out to check us in while I went to look for parking. Thank God

for cell phones but eventually he got us checked in and I found a place to park and we met in the lobby.

One thing we both noticed right away was the strange bedfellows that run amid the casinos. There seemed to be a lot of considerably younger ladies hanging onto somewhat older men or in some cases, some considerably older ladies hanging onto their younger men. It was obvious that their display of their “trophy” was important to them. But as I have always said, I certainly will not be the one to cast the first stone.

But just inside the motel door, I ran into one of the sweetest young ladies. She was pretty and it seemed evident from her smile that she and I had something in common.

It was as if we had known each other for years. She had on the tall boots, the short skirt, and the big purse. While she seemed incredibly glad to see me, I couldn’t remember where I had ever run into her before so Eric and I moved on along.

I watched from a distance for a just few minutes and this young woman was obviously trying to make a friend. I began to feel a little sorry for her as she smiled and tried to talk to almost everyone who started through the hotel door…well, not everyone…mostly to the men. And wouldn’t you know, just as soon as she thought she had made a friend, hotel management came out and asked her to leave. I thought that was quite inconsiderate but I’m guessing it didn’t take long for her to find another place to shop for friends.

We headed off to our room. I stopped along the way to buy a diet soda and I knew I was in trouble when I saw that the soda machine took credit cards. Right away I knew things were going to be expensive as my soda was $3.

The next day, we made it to our bowl game and watched Boise State pummel Arizona State, to no one’s surprise. We made our way back to the parking garage and for some reason, it just seemed that there were too many lonely women in Las Vegas.

Many of them would seem to find a friend but it wouldn’t be too long until they were right back in the hotel or the parking garage, looking to make new friends. I’m guessing that maybe, once they got to know the guy just a little, they would realize they just weren’t right for each other. Perhaps many of them were just not deep enough for the stimulating conversation the

Kindness, understanding self is love’s key New Year’s resolutions often become a topic of conversation this time of year. We appreciate another new beginning in our perennial pursuit of happiness. To make the most of precious time, we promise to improve ourselves—to lose weight, to add a hobby, to stop smoking, to start exercising.

In fact, many of us are determined to attack all these goals at once. We forget that no one can LIVING swallow an elephant whole, but must polish it off FOR THE one bite at a time. No wonder, we set the same JOURNEY goals year after year. We often aim for an impos- BY PAM sible perfection instead of excellence.

ROBINSON We need to lighten up. Perhaps being kinder to ourselves can become our #1 New Year’s resolution for 2012.

Most of us live like human doings, not human beings. In our desire to behave with maturity, we take on more and more responsibilities, small and large. Today, men and women alike cook and clean, fret and fuss in working to feed and clothe the kids and the pets and to keep a roof over everyone’s heads. After work (occasionally before), we race to school and sports meet-

ings and conferences, church and community benefits and programs, volunteer assignments and activities. Small wonder, we rarely visit our friends and extended family and nod off in the pew on Sunday morning. After all, even God rested on the seventh day.

In spite of our crowded schedules, many of us aspire to do even more, mistakenly believing constant activity makes us better persons.

If we look closely, however, at the life of the greatest man of action, we see Christ regularly drawing apart from people. There in solitude, he found inner peace and the strength to carry on with his work. His time away with a Higher Power enabled him to maintain relationship with those crowding around him.

Likewise, in the New Year, let’s treat ourselves with kindness.

When we catch ourselves in negative self-talk, for example, let’s immediately stop it. The woulda, coulda, shoulda’s serve only to defeat us. We just beat ourselves up when we say things like, “I wish I woulda done this, I coulda done that, I shoulda done the other.” We’d never dream of talking to someone else in this tone of voice.

Instead, we need to acknowledge the strengths of our true selves, even if it means writing affirmations of our good qualities on sticky notes and placing them in prominent places— like our car dash, the refrigerator, the bathroom mirror.

After all, we can’t give away what we don’t have. We need our selfesteem and self-respect intact to be able to encourage others. Treating ourselves with compassion renders us capable of loving another. We won’t, of course, render perfect love to anyone. That’s why we say, “I’m sorry,” when we hurt someone.

As we enter 2012, let’s vow to “try a little kindness” with ourselves as well as others, for surely we can all agree that what the world still needs now is love, sweet love.

Gavel Gamut’s “The Fourth Dimension” With Christmas 2012 now a whole year away and Christmas 2011 reduced to regrets about over-eating and overspending we can turn our attention to New Year’s resolutions and contemplation of one of life’s great mysteries: Are women and men really from different planets? I say, no, but they may live in different dimensions of time.

When you and I were experiencing the joys of high school geometry we, or at least I, had difficulty enough with Euclid’s three dimen- GAVEL sions of height, width and length. Euclid did GAMUT his work in Greece’s Alexandria about 300 B.C. and it held up rather well until the physicists of the 20th Century began to tinker with BY JUDGE JIM REDWINE time as a fourth dimension.

To Euclid, time was a constant and independent of an object’s motion, or as some wives might say about some husbands, “im-motion”. Then theorists such as Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) postulated that time, itself, is a dimension and cannot be separated from the three spatial elements of an object or an event. And, as time can be affected by gravity, the speed of an event or object can be modified by time.

Believe it or not, we are now getting closer to our thesis topic of the differences between women and men. I think

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS (USPS 439500) is published weekly for $33 (in-county) per year ($37 for in-state • $45 for out-of-state) by Pearmor Publishing LLC, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631. Periodicals postage paid at Mount Vernon, Indiana.

Editor: David Pearce Postmaster: John Hurd Send address changes to: The Posey County News P.O. Box 397 New Harmony, IN 47631

812-682-3950 • 641 3rd St. • New Harmony, IN 47631 FAX 812-682-3944 • www.PoseyCountyNews.com

we might wish to look toward the theories of Itzhak Bars, a physics professor at the University of Southern California, for our answer. He has theorized that not only is time an actual dimension, but there may even be more than one dimension of time. For our purposes, we might say wives operate on one time and husbands on another. As our old high school geometry teachers might say, perhaps an example might be instructive. Let’s concentrate on Christmas.

In preparation for Christmas 2011, Peg saw fit to decorate JPeg Ranch as if we were competing in Macy’s Christmas Parade. This required copious lights and several trees. Of course, all of these were in the attic and will have to be returned there. And, as our daughters, Heather and Nikki, and their families were coming for Christmas Eve, prodigious amounts of food, especially cookies, had to be prepared.

Now, I like Christmas trees and I really like cookies, but I saw no need to do everything at once, especially during football games. My theory was more of the Indian Time variety.

You know, things only need to be done when they need to be done. They do not need to be done RIGHT NOW! Aye, there’s the rub and the clashing of the different dimensions of female and male time.

Peg says it is because I was born on the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma that I hear time not as “tick tock” but as “not now”. Au contraire, I aver that Indian Time as explained

by Myriam Vukovic in her book about the Haskell Indian Institute is simply doing things when, not before, they need to be done.

So, as I sat on the couch and tried to ignore the blond Irish tornado whirling around me covered with garland and cookie dough, it struck me that the immutable laws of physics hold the answer to that age old question about wives and husbands.

A wife in motion tends to stay in motion and a husband at rest is like waving a red flag.

PUBLISHER/EDITOR/GMGR. DAVID PEARCE

N.H. OFFICE MANAGER MICHELLE GIBSON

dpearce263@aol.com

news1@poseycountynews.com

SPORTS EDITOR STEVE JOOS

GRAPHIC DESIGN / WEBMASTER ZACH STRAW

sports801@sbcglobal.net

ads801@sbcglobal.net

men were probably seeking.

As we walked along the Vegas Strip, I don’t see how any of those casinos keep the doors open. Many of them were offering you an opportunity to play for free and even guaranteed winners. Perhaps there is some sort of government subsidies that help these poor businessmen. If not, there certainly should be.

Someone has to pay for all this free money they are giving out.

Again, I passed on the opportunity because I just didn’t feel right taking their money like that.

And while I consider myself somewhat of a gentleman, there were clubs dedicated to people like myself all along the way.

“Gentlemen’s Clubs” were welcoming gentlemen to come inside. But heck, I never had to join a club back in Posey County to be a gentleman. So again, I passed.

Then as we walked along, several merchants attempted to get our attention at some of the souvenir shops! Some of them were even telling us that the whole store was half price. I just kept walking because I had no interest in the whole store. If anything, I just wanted one or two items. I kept walking.

Once it was time to come back home, I was glad I got to visit somewhere new and see things I had never seen before. But it didn’t take long for me to realize that I needed to be back in Posey County. I can buy a soda for less than a dollar, I don’t have to buy the entire store to get something half price, if someone is looking for a friend, they don’t run you out, and I can be a gentleman without paying to be in a club.

Letters to the Editor Resident grateful for Small Town, USA As we close out another year, there have been many good things in our community and some sad, but some never change.

This is a thank you to the business that have kept us going for so many years. Hirsch's in Poseyville have been in business ever since I can remember. They give that personal touch, and if you cannot get to town to get groceries, you can call and they will have them ready for someone to pick up, or have offered to deliver. If you need a certain meat, in packages too small or too large, etc., if possible, they will cut you the size you want, a wonderful staff that treats you as family, with quality fresh groceries.

Thank you Susan for the great job you and your staff are doing, and how good you have been to us and the prices are good. Also, the front of store has quality clothes, comparable to the main stores in Evansville plus children's clothing. We appreciate the other things in Poseyville, and know Harold's has been there a long time, plus other new places, but think how long there has been a Hirsch's in the day of big, big stores. We appreciate you staying so we know where we can go, and the same people will be there to help will not have to drive very far, and know what you are getting when you go.

Same for New Harmony, with Chris's Pharmacy. Not many small pharmacies left yet they have stayed here for 25 years plus.

What a wonderful thing for all of us to have a pharmacy in town, especially for older people that cannot get out to drive many miles away, or mail order, and it does not get here always on time, or no one to ask about some medical question, not so with Chris.

He always has time for your questions, and if any questions of his own, calls to find out for you. Also if you for some reason cannot get medicine picked up, he will see you get it. People say so much cheaper somewhere else, I say check prices, check the personal touch, and the gas money spent, and see how much difference there is. A lot of times it is governed by your insurance. Thank you, Chris and your staff, for your great service and staying in our small town when so many other business have left and now our school. We need you and appreciate you.

There are also many other great places in both towns. The Red Geranium, Yellow Tavern. and the Old Mill Mart, been here a long time. There are lots of great new businesses, Antique Stores, Art Galleries, a great pizza place, a movie theater, and many more which are wonderful but the two I singled out are necessary to life. I would be remiss without a thank you to Dr. Burkett and his staff for the same reason, they have been there so long, when he could have left our community for the city and bigger bucks, but he chose to stay and takes care of each patient like family, and always has the time to fix what is wrong if possible, and knows when to call in bigger help, and knows when no one can help.

He and his staff are like another family to those who know him.

Thank you.

Also to the Posey county News that allows us to know what is going on around our community, and has also been in business a long time, so many years, that years ago I wrote a column for the Pumpkin Run Community, Wow, long time ago, keep up the good work.

Last, but never least, Thanks to God for our family who make it all worthwhile and keep us going, our friends who are there for us, and all the great people, and the business that make this community such a great place to live.

We have to change with the times, but so happy some things never change, at least not much We know Mt. Vernon is a great community too, just have not lived there to give information on their town.

We have lost our school, Let us pray we do not lose any more things that are so valuable to us. A Happy New Year to All. Choppy and Vera Johnson

Why are Vectren’s prices increasing?

A year ago I wrote a letter to the editor about Vectren’s rate increase. The regulatory commission approved their request. Since they raised our rates, its bought them in over 100 million dollars, and more each year. On top of what we were already paying.

What no one was told to my knowledge was that they also raised our service charge it went from $5.50 to $11. Thats a 100 percent increase. This brings them in approx. 8 million more a year. That totals to approx. 16 million for service charge. In the meeting I attended they said only residental not big business pay for the increases. I’ve been told they only pay about a fourth of what we pay in electric use.

I still would like to know about the serivce charge. I’ve heard three stories now. The first was rent on meter, they don;t cost that much. Second was for meter reading but they still charge when estimating. Third is for suppling electric to your home what it is. Big business just like the government (bleed you till your dry.)

Concerned Citizen, Russell P. Granderson

Humane Society grateful to all who helped As 2011 draws to a close, Posey Humane Society would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the past year. Looking back over the last year, there are have been many wonderful people who have helped at the shelter, supported the shelter and given homes to many of the orphaned animals at Posey Humane Society. We look forward to 2012 and helping the animals and people of Posey County. From everyone at Posey Humane Society, we wish you all a safe and prosperous New Year.

Posey Humane Society WRITER / REPORTER RHYS MATHEW WRITER / REPORTER VALERIE WERKMEISTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS THE DAVE & TERRI KOCH FAMILY

BOOKKEEPING CONNIE PEARCE Pocobooks@aol.com

STUDENT WORKER HAYLEE MOORE VAN DRIVER MARTIN RAY REDMAN

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

WEEKLY FORECAST

Today:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

SPONSORED BY THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

Classifieds 43° / 27°

42° / 30°

Sunday, December 25, 2011

47° / 37°

Rain and snow, mainly before noon. High near 43.

Mostly sunny, with a high Mostly sunny, with a high PLACE AN AD ONLINE: courierpress.com/classifieds or thegleaner.com/classifieds Northwest wind between near 42. Calm wind benear 47. Southwest wind CALL: Evansville Courier Press 812-461-1200; Thesouthwest Gleaner 270-826-1600 7 and 16 & mph.

Chance of coming south between 7 and 14 mph. precipitation is 80%. New around 5 mph. snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE A9

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

51° / 35°

49° / 35°

50° / 32°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind between 9 and 14 mph.

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind between 5 and 7 mph.

A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

West wind between 7 and 10 mph.

Merry Christmas From Expressway Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram!

x x x L x A x x N x I x F x xx xx xx x x x x x x H xx x US P on the Best Deals of the YEAR!!

AM NEW R 4X4 CAB D A U Q

Jeep 2 1 0 NEW 2erokee Laredo Ch Grand

#B5842, Power windows/locks, tilt, cruise, chrome clad wheels, chrome accent group

2 1 0 2 NEW van

#C5014 – white, Stow-N-Go, quad seats, power windows/locks, tilt/cruise, keyless entry, dual sliding doors, overhead console, touring suspension, power heated mirrors

Cara d n a r G

America’s #1 Selling Minivan!

25,990

$

OR

269 per pe p er m month!* onth h!!*

$

#C5321 – black, Satellite radio, remote USB port, UConnect Video w/ Bluetooth, steer audio controls, wireless phone connectivity, power windows/locks, telescopic steering, tilt/cruise, heated door mirrors, fog lamps, panic alarm, traction control, alloy wheels

23,990

$

dge o D W NE eat H o r t i N 20” CHROME

OR

249 $ per pe p er m month!* onth h!!*

$

2

1 0 2 W E N ber i l a C e 31 Dodg

OR

18,870 pper239 rm month!* on ntth!*

$

$

#B0223 – mango tango, UConnect with Bluetooth, wireless connectivity, tilt/cruise, power windows/locks, heated door mirrors, panic alarm

#B6022 – white

2 1 0 2 NEW rney

Jou e g d o D

17,990 per229 month!**

$

$

#C5167 – storm gray, Steering wheel audio controls, 1 row LCD monitor, windows/locks, telescopic power windows/locks steering, tilt/cruise, heated door mirrors, traction control, panic alarm

2

1 0 2 W NE ger n e v A 31 Dodge MPG!

ONLY

#C0136 – black, Automatic, CD/MP3, power windows/locks, tilt/cruise, outside temp display, Panic/ security system

179 perr month!** mo onth!*** $

2 1 0 2 W NE ngo

#C5555 automatic, power windows/ locks, tilt, cruise, keyless entry, Satellite radio, alloy wheels

199 per month!** $

AUTOMATIC

ONLY

299 per month!* $

ONLY

eep J W E N 4x4 r e l g n Wra

ra u D e g Dod

ONLY

269 pe p per er m month!** onth!* !*

$

19,990

MPG!

WHEELS

ONLY

#B5067– silver, Fog lamps, soft top, Sirius satellite radio, tip start, steering wheel audio controls, tilt/cruise, outside temp display, traction control, alloy wheels

ONLY

269 p pe per er m month!** onth!**** $

expresswaydodge.com East on Lloyd Expressway

TOLL FREE: 888-658-3555 Photos are for illustrative purpose. * 36 month lease, 10K miles per year, $2,000 down cash or trade equity, excludes tax, destination, doc & acquisition fee, 1st payment due at signing, with approved credit. ** 84 month purchase @ 5% APR, $2,000 down cash or trade equity, excludes tax, destination & doc fee, with approved credit. ^Excludes ‘As Traded’ vehicles.

Open 8:30 am – 8:30 pm Mon.–Sat.

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

E2

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE A10

COURIERPRESS.COM | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2011 | THEGLEANER.COM

Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Merry Christmas!

HUGE YEAR END FINALE! FOCUS

S

#C0091 (Oxford White)-Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo/CD, Tilt, Power Locks w/Remote Keyless Entry,, Steel Wheels.

36

MPG M PG+

N FUSIO

S

#C0156 (White Suede)-A/C Climate Control, AM/FM Single CD/ Mp3, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Tilt Wheel, Power Driver’s Seat, 1-Touch Up/Down Window, Steering Wheel w/Speed & Audio A o Controls, MyKey. Audi

32

EL

NS O I S U F

#C0164(Tuxedo Black)-Auto, Auto Climate Control, AM/FM Single CD/Mp3, Power Windows/Locks, Power Mirrors, Tilt, Cruise, Power Driver’s Seat, SYNC Voice Activated Sys, Sirius Sat Radio, Heated Front Seats, Keyless Entry, MyKey, 17” 17 Alum Wheels.

#B6693 (Oxford White)-Air Conditioning, 15” Steel Wheels, Trailer Tow Hitch, Advance Trac w/RSC.

MPG M PG+

MPG+

MPG M PG+

33

27

20 IN STOCK!

27 IN STOCK!

63 IN STOCK!

63 IN STOCK!

E ESCAP

SE EDGE

ITE M I L E DG

#C6051 (Lime Squeeze Metallic)-Air Conditioning, AM/FM CD/Mp3 Capable, Cruise/Tilt, Power Windows/Mirrors/ Power y y, Remote Keyless y y, MyKey, y y, 16” Aluminum Locks,, MyKey, Entry, Wheels.

28

MPG M P +

47 IN STOCK!

ER

R EXPLO

#C6067 (Tuxedo Black)-Auto, V6, Dual Power Mirrors, Chrome Exhaust Tips, 6-Way Power Driver’s Seat, 3rd Row Seat, Tilt Wheel, 1-Touch Down Driver Window, Overhead Console, Trailer Sway Control, AM/FM Stereo/Single C,D/ Mp3, p , A/C Climate Control,, MyKey, y y, Cruise Control,, Advance Trac w/RSC.

25 2

MPG+ M

34 EXPLORERS IN STOCK!

#C6070 (White Suede)-Auto, Air Conditioning, AM/FM Single CD/ Mp3, Tilt, Power Windows/Locks, 17” Alum Wheels, Overhead Console,, Dual Power Mirrors.

27

MPG+ MP

33 IN STOCK!

ON I T I D E EXXPLT 4X4

#B6515 (Ingot Silver Metallic)-Auto, V8, Running Boards, Heated Mirrors, Keyless Entry Keypad, Luggage Rack, 3rd Row Seat, Adjustable Pedals, SYNC Overhead/Floor Console, Steering Wheel w/Cruise&Audio Controls, C Voice Activated System, Sirius MyKey, Reverse Sat Radio, M Sensing Sys, Power Sens Moonroof, Trailer Tow. Moonro

LAST NEW 2011 EXPEDITION XLT 4X4! POWER MOONROOF!

ER

RANG

D

E

#C6094 (Dark Blue Pearl)-Auto, Dual Zone Electronic Temp Control, Sirius Sat Radio, Auto Profection Headbeams, LEATHER, Heated Front Seats, 10-Way Driver & Passenger Seats w/Memory, Tilt, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w/Cruise w/Cru and Audio Control, Ambient Lighting, Overhead Console, Cargo Management System, System Sony Audio Camera.

System, SYNC Voice Activated System, S tem, Reverse Sensing System & Rearview Sys Rear

ER P U S R GE LT 4X4 RAN CAB X

#B6700 (Oxfor White)-Auto, A/C AM/FM Single CD/Mp3/Sat Capable w/Aud Input Jack, Sirius Sat Radio, Power Equip, Cruise,Trailer Tow Class III..

44x4 x

27 2

MPG+ M

33 IN STOCK!

O

RG A C 0 5 E1 VAN

#B6122 (Oxford White)-Auto, V8, Hinged Side Cargo Doors, Air Conditioning, Tilt, Dual Bucket Seats, AM/FM Stereow/Clock/CD, Alternator 120 Amp, Am Aux Trans Cooler, 3.73 Ratio Reg Axle, Vinyl Floor Covering, Cruise, Econo Econ Pkg. Cargo Pkg

ECONO CARGO PKG

20 IN STOCK!

4 4XD F-4IT5Y0 B E UTIL

#B6002 (Oxford White)-Auto, 6.8L V10, Air Conditioning, Cruise, 4.88 Ratio Limited Slip Axle, Dual Rear Wheel, Utility Be Bed.

DUAL REAR WHEEL

ALWAYS GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES!* F-150

#B6100 (Oxford White)-Auto, Air Conditioning, / Ste eo, Trailer a e SSway ay Co t o , Tilt.t AM/FM Stereo, Control,

23 2

MPG+ M

PER U S 0 5 F-1 CAB XLT

#B6694 (Oxford White)-Auto, V6, Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo/Clock /Single CD, 3.73 Ratio Regular Axle, Auto lamp-Auto on/off, Power Windows, pOwer Locks, Power Mirrors, Trailer Sway Control, Cruise Control, Tilt, Wheel,, Outside 17” Mach Alum Outside Temp/Compass Display, 17 Accents.

Wheels w/Paint w/P

23

MPG+ INCLUDES INCL IN CLUD UDES ES $ $750 750 75 0 FO FORD RD T TRADE-IN RAD RA ASSISTANCE REBATE

92 F-150’s IN STOCK!

INCLUDES $750 FORD TRADE-IN ASSISTANCE REBATE

92 F-150’s IN STOCK!

R PEW U S 0 5 F-1 CRE

#B6696 (Black)-Auto, Air Conditioning, Cruise, Tilt, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, 17” Machined Alum Wheels, AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Single CD, Auto He Headlamp, R Axle.

3.73 Reg

23 2

MPG+ M INCLUDES $750 FORD TRADETRADE-IN ASSISTANCE REBATE

92 F-150’s IN STOCK!

REW4 C R E P U F-150 S XLT 4X

#B6750 (Pale Adobe Metallic)-Auto, Air Conditioning, Cruise, Tilt, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Outside Temp Display, Tire Pressure Monitoringg System, y , 3.55 Ratio Limited Slipp Axle, 18” Chrome Clad Wheels, A AM/FM Stereo w/CD, XLT Convenience Pkg:Power Con Adj Pedals, SYNC Voice Activated System, Power Signal Heated P Mirrors, Power Drivers Seat, Keyless Entry Keypad, Chrome Step Bar.

INCLUDES $750 TRADE-IN IN INCL CLUD UDES ES $ 750 75 0 FO FORD RD T R ASSISTANCE REBATE

92 F-150’s IN STOCK!

LARGEST INVENTORY OF F-150'S IN THE TRI-STATE!^

IN STOCK NOW! NEW 2011 RAPTOR SUPER CREW #B6692 (Black)6.2L V8, Power Moonroof!

2011 FORD FUSION SE #BR179422 (Burgundy)-Auto, Air Conditioning, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows, Power Locks, CD, SYNC, Power Seat

CHRISTMASSALE! 2011

W E N R A E N ERNATIVES! ALT 2011 FORD FLEX LIMITED

#BBD08742 (Burgundy)-Auto, V6, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows & Locks, CD, SYNC, Power Heated Seats, LEATHER,3rd Row Seat, Rear A/C, Navigation.

2011 FORD TAURUS LIMITED

#BG111186 (Black)-Auto, V6, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows & Locks, CD, SYNC, Power Heated Seats, LEATHER, Chrome Wheels

2011 FORD edge LIMITED #BBA11579 (Dark Red)-Auto, V6, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows & Locks, CD, SYNC, Power Heated Seats, LEATHER, Chrome Wheels

2011 FORD eXPEDITION LIMITED EL #BEF12378 (Black)-Auto, V6, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows & Locks, CD, SYNC, Power Heated Seats, LEATHER, 3rd Row Seating.

OVER 2,000 VEHICLES AT EXPRESSWAYONLINE.COM

TOLL FREE 1-888-839-6971 • LOCAL (812) 831-3101 • OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 9:00 AM-8:30 PM

Prices exclude tax, title and destination. Dealer retains all applicable factory Ford rebates. Must finance through FMCC with approved credit. *Must be a comparable ford product in stock with a valid competitor’s price advertised locally. +Actual miles may vary. Photos for illustration purposes only. Offer good for a week after publication date. ^According to Ford Inventory Report.

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE B1

550 E. 4th Street, Mount Vernon 812-838-9830

MEDIUM PIZZA

LARGE PIZZA

EXTRA TOPPINGS

SPECIALTY PIZZA

8 $10 $1 $3

$

OR

1 TOPPING

1 TOPPING

MORE

per topping

MORE

Specialty Pizza

Pizza pricing excludes limited time pizza offerings. Additional Charge for Stuffed Crust Pizza and extra cheese may apply.

Hard work, improvement key upset win over Central’s Bears

By Dave Pearce North Posey boys basketball coach Matt Wadsworth took on many roles during Tuesday evening’s pre-Christmas 62-50 over Evansville Central.

First, Wadsworth helped the team prepare for the Bears who came in with an impressive 4-1 record and some signature wins.

Then Wadsworth seemed to find an answer for the defensive pressure the Bears placed on his team as the Vikings never lost their composure in evenings their record at 3-3 heading into the break.

Finally, near the end of the game, Wadsworth turned cheerleader briefly getting the home crowd involved in the game.

“I just wanted our fans to recognize just how much effort it takes for our young men to compete and beat a good team like Central,” Wadsworth said after the game. “All most of the fans see is the hour or two during the game. They don’t see the hours and hours these guys put into preparation for the season and for each game. I just wanted them to recognize that.”

And the Viking fans responded.

Besides shooting well from the field, the Vikings finally seemed to be comfortable at the free throw line, hitting 18of-21 free throws, by far their best performance of the year.

“I think tonight was just a sign that we are getting better,” Wadsworth said following the obviously-satisfying win.

“This was our sixth game and we have played four good games and two bad games. But these guys just keep plugging away and it seems like we continue to get a little better each week. Even though we want to get better faster than we are, it is still a process.”

On paper, Central had the edge in most of the categories.

They were bigger, more experienced (only one player graduated off last year’s team), and generally more athletic. But the Vikings would not be denied in this game.

“We had to change defenses a lot throughout the night,” Wadsworth explained. “We uses a 1-3-1, a 2-2-1, and changed defenses from zone to man, trying to keep them off-balance and neutralize some of their athleticism.”

While the Vikings seem to have struggled against zone defenses, three different players hit 3-point shots in the opening period and served notice to the Bears that if they were going to sit back in a zone, the Vikings were going to beat the zone by crisp, intelligent passes with possessions ending in good,

Wes Harness and Michael Bender celebrate the North Posey Viking win over the Central Bears on Tuesday. The Vikings move to 3-3 entering a loaded Graber Post Field at Montgomery, Ind. this week. Photo by Dave Pearce open shots. to shift the defense.”

As the Vikings built a 16-10 lead in the first period, Central But while Harness was scoring a lot of points, his teamrealized that the zone was probably not going to get it done mates were setting screens and then keeping the Bears honest on this night. But point guard Wes Harness had his best game by spreading the scoring around. But in the second period, the of the season so far as he finished with 27 points. It appeared Bears got back in the game by outscoring the Vikes 13-8 to that his combination of quickness and strength were too much trail only 24-23 at the half, following two quick buckets in the for the Bears but Wadsworth credited other things with Har- final seconds of the first half. ness’s success.

But the Vikings were not to be denied. With Jourdan Cox “I think what set up Wes’s drives tonight was better ball hitting a three, and Nick Neidig hitting the offensive and demovement,” Wadsworth said. “That’s one of the things we Please see Vikings win, Page 3B have worked on in practice. We have to move the ball better

Wildcats stay with North’s Huskies in new gym...for a while

By Steve Joos Hey Ja’von Gilmore.

Are you happy now?

The North guard should be after Wednesday’s game with Mount Vernon.

The six-foot senior poured in 15 third quarter points as he helped the Huskies christen their new gym and the new North High School by sinking the visiting Wildcats 8766.

Gilmore (who finished the night with 17 tallies) helped spur a third quarter eruption which enabled north to break open a 39-39 tie.

Coach Marc Hostetter was pleased with how his team played…up until that point.

“We put two really good quarters together in the first half,” Hostetter said. “We had some shots which could have given us the lead, but we finished with a lot of emotion and we’re still learning to come out and compete.”

What they need to do now is hang with the other team and be competitive during the competition’s runs, the coach added.

It was a game for one half and the better part of the third quarter.

Bryce Newman quickly erased a 34-32 halftime deficit with a bucket less than a minute into the third quarter. Ty Pauley (one of three Huskies who backed up Gilmore with 15 points each) gave North the lead back and then Gilmore started his big night by converting a three-point play.

Troy Paris hit one of two free throws, Brian Koch knocked down a rebound and Newman drove the lane for another bucket as the Cats forged a 39-39 tie with just under two minutes gone in the third chapter, taking advantage in part of four North turnovers in a two and one-half minute stretch.

But Mount Vernon couldn’t get over the hump and couldn’t hang on to the ball very well themselves, committing eight turnovers in the third chapter and 25 for the game.

And when Gilmore drained a three-pointer with 4:40 left in the third chapter, after a potential go-ahead shot by the Cats misfired, the Huskies regained the lead for good, with the rout soon to follow.

“You never know what possession is going to be the most important possession and that’s something we’re still learning,” Hostetter said. “We’ve got to treat every possession like it’s the last one, we’ve got to treat every possession on offense and defense, like it’s the last one you’re doing. Sometimes we treat the shot like the one before, or we’re thinking about the game as a whole, instead

of living in the moment.”

Despite that, Hostetter was proud of his team’s effort and felt that the team improved on in bounding the ball while showing some areas that the Wildcats will have to work on between now and their game with Washington Friday night.

Paris was able to pull the Cats to within a point and Mount Vernon tried to hang around, closing to within four points at 49-45 on two Collin Varner free throws with 2:24 remaining in the third period.

That was as close as Mount Venon would get. North closed out the third quarter with a 13-3 run that turned the narrow halftime margin into a 62-48 bulge.

Gilmore was a large part of that uprising, scoring 15 of his points in the third chapter.

“He (Gilmore) is a good basketball player,” Hostetter said. “He’s averaging almost 15 a game, he’s their leading scorer, and he came out and for some reason, didn’t start the game, but he came out at the start of the second half, he went to work.”

While Gilmore was trying to get his act together in the first half, the Cats were being more competitive.

Dammar Young hit the first bucket in the new Huskie Arena, but the Wildcats knotted things up on Newman’s layup and battled back from not one, but two five-point deficits to tie the game at 21-21 and then take a fourpoint lead early in the second quarter.

It was 19-14 late in the opening chapter when Tyler Ritzert scored to make it 19-16 at the quarter break. Ritzert’s bucket also sparked an 11-2 run which gave Mount Vernon a 25-21 advantage on a pair of Koch free throws with 4:57 left in the first half.

Mount Vernon’s last lead of the night came with just over a minute to go when Austin Goebel connected from inside for a 29-28 advantage. The Huskies answered with a 6-0 run for a 34-29 lead before Newman closed things out.

The game was still a contest until midway through the third quarter.

“We have to be able to stay focused when things start to go south for us,” Hostetter said.

“We have to stay together and offensively, we’ve got to be able to grind. We’re not going to score a lot of points, so we’ve got to be grinders.”

The Cats did grind their way to three players in double figures, with Koch grinding out a game-high 18 tallies. Newman added 14 and Paris 13, but they couldn’t match the energy and emotion of the Huskies in the second half in their new home.

Bryce Newman had the opportunity to be one of the first scorers while initiating the North High School gymnasium during the rare Wednesday night game at the brand new facility in northern Vanderburgh County. Photo by Terri Koch Especially when Gilmore started making all the North fans happy.

They couldn’t match the Huskies’ consistency, either. In addition to Gilmore and Puley, Young and Jaylen Chambers each put in 15 points.

River VanZant and Collin Varner each added six points to the Mount Vernon cause, while Goebel chipped in four. Ritzert and Jevin Redman each scored two points, while

freshman Jacob Norman saw his name enter the varsity scorebook for the first time when he downed a free throw with 42.8 ticks left on the clock.

Norman also scored six points for the Wildcat reserves in the preliminary, but things went south at North in a hurry for Mount Vernon, as the Casts lost 59-21.

Colton Irvin led the reserves with 12 points, while Austin Doerflein added three.

Maintenance The biggest sales event • Complimentary Toyota Care ~ Featuring a complimentary maintenance plan of the year is on now. with roadside assistance. †††

#1210074

35

#1210127

ALL-NEW 2012 CAMRY LE

35

1,613 $ 22,312

SAVE

SAVE S A

239 2.9%

$

PER MONTH* FOR 36 MONTHS $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

1,446 6 $ 22,979

PURCHASE* P LEASE FOR L

PURCHASE* LEASE FOR This vehicle eligible for**

ALL-NEW 2012 CAMRY SE $

$

279 2.9%

$ This vehicle eligible for**

PER MONTH* FOR 36 MONTHS $0 DOWN PAYMENT AND $ $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT $

OR CHOOSE FOR OR CHOOSE O FOR 60 6 0 MONTHS* AND RECEIVE 60 MONTHS* AND RECEIVE $1,446 KENNY KENT SAVINGS $ 1 $1,613 KENNY KENT SAVINGS *Camry LE - purchase after $1,613 Kenny Kent Savings. Savings based on MSRP of $23,925. Camry SE - purchase after $1,446 Kenny Kent Savings. Savings based on MSRP of $24,425. Lease for 36 months with $999 customer cash or trade equity down on Camry LE and $0 Down payment on Camry SE, $0 Security Deposit. First month’s lease payment and $650 lease acquisition fee due at signing. Or choose 2.9% APR for 60 months. FWD, 4 cylinder, 6 speed automatic. Expires 01/03/12. With approved credit. Price excludes tax, license and $99.50 dealer fee.

TOYOTA

"Doing things the right way"

5600 Division Street, Evansville, IN Tri-State and local area call Toll Free 866-831-2623 SUPERCENTER CYBERLOT: www.kennykent.com E-MAIL: sales@kennykent.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-8:00, Saturday 8:30-5:00

*Always wear your seatbelt. In stock units only, prices/payments/leases after all available rebates. Prices and payments on new and pre-owned vehicles exclude tax, license and $99.50 dealer fee. With approved credit. Cash back incentives, special TMCC leases,TMCC aprs and Manufacturer’s Rebates may not be combined. Dealer keeps all applicable Toyota rebates and incentives. Dealer not responsible for printing/pricing errors. **Available on the purchase or lease of a New untitled Toyota Camry Gas (excludes Hybrid), Corolla, Yaris, Matrix, RAV4 or Tacoma, including dealer demonstrators with 20,000 miles or less qualify for the College Graduate $1,000 Rebate Program, for people with a qualifying degree earned in the past 2 years. Rebate must be used as down payment or applied to the ‘Amount Due at Lease Signing or Delivery.’ Terms and restrictions apply. See your participating dealer for details. Offer ends 01/03/12. †2011 IntelliChoice, www.IntelliChoice.com. †††Complimentary Auto Care Maintenance Program Provided by Toyota Financial Services with purchase or lease of any new Toyota. Covers normal factory scheduled service. Plan is 2 years or 25k miles, whichever comes first. The new Toyota vehicle cannot be part of a rental or commercial fleet or a livery or taxi vehicle. See participating Toyota dealer for details. Expires 01/03/12.

PAGE B2 â&#x20AC;˘ DECEMBER 27, 2011

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS â&#x20AC;˘ SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 â&#x20AC;˘ WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

Wildcat â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Game Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Burton hangs up one career to begin another

E8

COURIERPRESS.COM | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2011 | THEGLEANER.COM

2008 DODGE CHARGER

Automobiles 8500 Trucks 8600 Classic

By Pam Robinson & Antique Cars 8800 For Sale I never gave up on my dream to be successful in basketball, After 11 years of pleasing fans with an amazing variety of whether it be half-court shots or coaching. I never gave up.

CHEVROLET 2010 -2003M a l i b u , s i l v e r, s t o c k half-court and three-quarter-court shots during half-time at So I teach kids, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Never give upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;no matter whatTOYOTA is going

Tacoma double cab, #104783, ABS, CD, auto mi,insilver, V6 cloth seats, Mount Vernon basketball games, 21-year-old Nick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Game on at homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;always trust yourself.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; When I72,500 was headlights, 2WD, ABS, a/c, PW, keyless entry, low tire P L , p w r d o o r s , pressure warn., MP3, Dayâ&#x20AC;? Burton is retiring at the end of this season. Proud to sixth grade, I thought basketball was over, but I never

gave Cruise, Power SteerSatellite radio, telescoping, Pickup Shell, Mini Van, DualIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very be an assistant in the basketball program for Priced! both the men up. I shoot every day. I shoot every day.

Now suc- Towing icco ns tte. ,e r pi nwgr, ter aqcutiipo.n, Bargain Bed Liner, Air, New Tires Package, Alloy

loaded, and so much and women high school players, Burton chooses now to cessful at it.â&#x20AC;?

Wheels, good condiREDUCED! Now more. tion $14,000. A.R.E. only $13,770. Call 888dedicate himself to their athletic training.

Equally as important, Burton maintains an attitude of hard top bed cover.

681-7766

text or call John at â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love to help the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and guysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teams, so I want to be gratitude. His conversation is filled with a deep respect and 270-860-2223 CHEVY, 1994- CAPRICE V8, Cold Air, 150K, New a big part of helping them instead of focusing on my half- appreciation for the family and friends in his life. He reBrakes, Power Windows, Locks & Seats $2450 8700 Sports time,â&#x20AC;? he comments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be my final year of shoot- serves the highest praise for his 93-year-old grandmother 812-664-7379 & Imports 8560 Vans ing. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it next year, but I just Juanita and his mother Carol.

DODGE, 2006 STATUS, 103K, Drives CHEVY, 2007 figure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to shut it down.â&#x20AC;?

Good, Dependable â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was raised by my grandmother and mom. They have CORVETTE COUPE CHEVY 1988 SPORT $5,000. 270-577-9339 Victory Red, W/Black VAN Handicap ConThe decision marks an emotional turning point for Bur- been there for me. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of me. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out Leather, Z-51 PackFORD 2010 -- Mustang, 2 verted Wheelchair van age, Chrome Wheels, dr, convertible, gray, V6. $7500. ton, who started handling a basketball almost as soon as he that muchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;my grandmother is 93 and my mom has backObo Tinted Roof, Low Stock #108737 -- ABS, al(812) 449-9309 Mileage, Show Room loy wh, CD, auto headcould walk. He recalls watching NBA games on television problems and heart problems.

But they watch out for me PER MONTH Condition, $31,800 lights, keyless, leather, PER MONTH GOT STUFF TO SELL? tire pressure warnfrom the time he turned three years old and imitating the when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on TV or in the news. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve proud ofright place! 812-401-8551/430-8338 low got the ing, Onstar, pwr conv.

Call Classifieds top, traction control, pwr playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; moves. He dreamed of leading his own team to me. I have a brother [Jason], too, and he supports me and is equip., loaded! Reduced The Tri-Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Automobiles -- Now only $23,770. victory as their high scorer. always there for me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a family who cares and loves Marketplace Today!

8800 For Sale Call 888-681-7766.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sell it fast!

That dream ended when he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the cut at his sixth me a lot.â&#x20AC;?

FORD 2011 -- Mustang, 2 461-1200 dr., convertible, black, grade basketball tryouts.

During his conversation, of in KY or 826-1600 ACURA 2004- TL, fully V6, stock #108928 -- ABS, for thisInstead, & other he was offered the position for this & other he creates a litany in praise loaded, gold, new alloy wh, auto headof manager. Burton great coulddeals! have easily walked away from the the men who havedeals! treated him like a sonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Superintendent lights, cd player, driver Chevy 2003 Express wheels, 137,000 miles, great well maintained, excelinfo. sy., leather, pwr 250 12-pass van $8995 game then, but, to his credit, he formed a new dream and has Tom Kopatich, Athletic Director Gary Redman, equip., loaded, low tire OBOCoach John (812)480- lent condition $9,500/Best Offer. pressure warning, key3095 (270)826-5856 been a valuable team player for the Mount Vernon basket- Steve Mitchell and, above all, Assistant Coach Keith Oeth, less, traction cont., radio data sy, satellite radio, DODGE, 2006 Grand steering wh audio cont., ball program ever since. a fellow member of Harvestime Temple in Mount Vernon.

Caravan, 89K, Loaded, B u i c k 2 0 0 5 Lesabre much more! Reduced -Custom Only 96,000 DVD, New Tires, Now only $25,770. Call m i l e s ! Ve r y N i c e Indeed, the school of hard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keith Oeth has been a big factor in my life,â&#x20AC;?

Burton $7250/offer 812-664-7379 Larry Bennett â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knocks has shaped his charac- Larry 888-681-7766.

Car...ready for holiday â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his two daughters travel! $10,770 Jim @ ter. In spite of (perhaps because of) abandonment at birth stresses. Bennett D o dand g e 2his 008 Grand â&#x20AC;&#x153;He and his HONDA 2005 Accord 812-270-2548 Caravan SE Stow and E X - L l e a t h e r, r o o f G o me s e a t iin ng! Only by his father and struggling with cerebral palsy, Burton lives wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have been amazing to me. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve brought $10995 OBO John U.S. 41 North 38,000 miles! Ready CHEVROLET 2010 -- Impa(812)480-3095 for vacation! $15,770 la -- stock #106002, 6-way U.S.me 41right.

North by a â&#x20AC;&#x153;never give upâ&#x20AC;? philosophy that he shares asKY a motiva- their home, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve treated My family takes Henderson, Jim @ 812-270-2548 pwr front seat, ABS, cloth Henderson, KY KIA 2004 Optima Only ONLY 5 MINUTES seats, auto headlights, cd, tional cares of me, but they [the Oeths] knew who I was and have 73,000 miles! Auto, air â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wherespeaker.

The Viper Sits High In The Skyâ&#x20AC;? FROM EVANSVILLE! ONLY 5 MINUTES dual zone climate contr., full power GREAT PLYMOUTH, 1998 Mount â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whereblessed The Viperme Sits High The Skyâ&#x20AC;? FROM flex fuel, MP3, pwr equip., Vernon High and and now boys Recently, he has traveled a circuit of schools near LouiswithIneverything.

TheyEVANSVILLE! have been a total influ- VAN MSchool P G ! $ 7 7 7graduate 0 Jim @ VOYAGER Plus tax, title, license & $2,000 cash or trade Subject to credit approval at 72 months at 5.5% interest. www.audubonchrysler.com loaded, keyless, wood 812-270-2548 4 Cyl., Auto, Air Plus tax, title, licenseence & $2,000 cashon or trade Subject to credit approval at 72 months at 5.5% interest. www.audubonchrysler.com g r a i n assistant t r i m , a n d m u basketball ch and girls coach Nick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Game Dayâ&#x20AC;? ville to deliver his â&#x20AC;&#x153;never give upâ&#x20AC;? message to junior high me.â&#x20AC;?

Cond., 90K, Good more. REDUCED! Now MAZDA 2008 5i Sport Call 888-681Burton$16,770. has announced school students.

2that t o che h o owill s e f r be o m retiring from his For Nick â&#x20AC;&#x153;Game Dayâ&#x20AC;? Burton, there can be noCondition better$3950 812-457-4099 7766. $12,995 OBO John on helping coach and mo(812)480-3095 â&#x20AC;&#x153;I basically tell them about my life and my disability,â&#x20AC;? choice now than to â&#x20AC;&#x153;pass it forwardâ&#x20AC;? and bless others in the half-time shows to concentrate 2001Robinson tivational speaking. Photo MERCURY,

by Pam Burton relates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tell them to never give up on their dreams. same way he has been blessed.

$

Call

Bob Rapp

2006 TOYOTA SIENNA

Call 179 Damian

$

163

Schoonmaker

888-258-4417

888-254-9109

2000 CADILLAC Mount Vernon rollthan over Reaching more everBedford before. N-L Stars SEVILLEswimmers GRAND MARQUIS LS 91K, Loaded, Leather, $5900/Offer 812-664-7379

OLDS 1991- Tornado Trofeo model, 119kmi, all pwr, air, $1500 812453-0091

Pontiac 2005 Grand

By Steve Joos heading into Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six-team dual at Prix GT Only 65,000 miles! Sunroof and Erica McCormick, Kelsey Turner andLoaded, Indiana-Purdue Indianapolis, receiving 143 * Nice Car! f u l l p o w e r. G R E AT CONDITION inside Clara Baggett each won two races and the votes. and out! $9770 Jim @ Mount Venon girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; swim team swept the reBedford North Lawrence Depth Invita812-270-2548 PONTIAC 2010 -- G6, lays at Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bedford North Lawrence tional girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meet: silver -- stock #134646 -ABS, auto headlights, Depth meet.

200-medley relay; 1) Mount Vernon cloth seats, cd, keyless, low tire pressure warnMcCormick won the 200-yamrd individ- (Gowdy, McCormick, Turner, Steele) ing, MP3, Satellite radio, telescopic steerual medley in 2:09.96, and the 200-breast- 1:51.23; 200-freestyle: Turner (first) ing, traction cont., stroke (1:03.26), while Baggett brought 1:56.78, Klueh (fourth) 2:01.68; 200-IM: speed proportional pwr steering, pwr equip., home blue ribbons in the 100-freestyle McCormick (first) 2:09.96, Gowdy (second) loaded, and so much more! Reduced!! Now (:51.83) and the 50-freestyule (:23.77).

2:16.82; 50-freestyle: Baggett (first) :23.77; only $16,770. Call 888681-7766.

Turner won the 200-freestyle in 1:56.78 100-freestyle: Baggett (first) :51.83, Steele TOYOTA 2005- Avalon, Black,Limited and came back to earn a blue ribbon in the (fourth) :57.25; 200-freestyle relay: 1) 56,500 miles, moonroof 100-backstroke, taking that race in: 59.95 Mount Vernon (McCormick, Klueh, Steele, $16,000/Best Offer.

(812)630-3679 Mount Vernon blew through all three Baggett) 1:38.45; 100-freestyle: Turner Toyota 2008 Camry, Hybrid, Sunroof, Auto, girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; relays, with Turner, McCormick and (first) :59.95, Baggett (second) 1:00.54; for this & other Air, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows & Locks, Baggett each swimming on two of those 100-breaststroke: McCormick (first) Our newspapers and websites reach 91% of all adults in the Tri-State market! great deals!

Power Seat. 27K races as well. They teamed with Mary Klueh 1:03.26, Klueh (second) 1:08.40; 400-freeM i l e s . O n e O w n e r.

Like New. Call Don at To put our powerful reach to work for you, call 812.464.7582. and Amy Stteele to win the 200-freestyle style relay: 1) Mount Vernon (Gowdy, Har(812)887-9595 for more information. relay (1:38.45), while McCormick joined ris, Turner, Baggett) 3:41.69. *Based on adults in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson, Dubois, Spencer, WE BUY LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES Wabash, White, and Henderson counties. Source: Wilkins Research, October 2008.

Kenny Kent Toyota Steele, Samantha Gowdy and Turner to win Boys: 812-469-6279 the 200-meldley relay (1:51.23). Gowdy, 200-medley relay: 4) Mount Vernon (Reid Baggett and Turner teamed up with Emily Mobley, Wade Mobley, Poole, Danen TurClassifieds Bennett â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tri-Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Harris Larry for first place in theâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 400-freestyle re- pin) 1:41.40; 200-freestyle: Poole (fourth) Marketplaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lay in 3:41.69.

1:50.76; 500-freestyle: Poole (first) 4:56.26; â&#x20AC;˘ For Merchandise â&#x20AC;˘ For Employment Jake Poole was the only blue ribbon 100-freestyle: R. Mobley (fourth):55.72, U.S.win41 North â&#x20AC;˘ For Cars Henderson, ner for the boys, taking the 500-freestyle in W.KY Mobley (sixth) :58.76; 400-freestyle reâ&#x20AC;˘ For Homes ONLY 5 MINUTES 4:56.26. lay: 3) Mount Vernon (R. Mobley, Nicholas â&#x20AC;˘ For Services leg of the 200-yard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where The Viper Sits High In The Skyâ&#x20AC;? FROM EVANSVILLE! Mount Vernon freshman Kelsey Bruno swims the breaststroke courierpress.com â&#x20AC;˘ thegleaner.com 461-1200, Evansville still in the state Loehr, W. Mobley, Poole) 3:24.04.

Plus The tax, title, licensegirls & $2,000 cashare or trade Subject to creditranked approval at 72 months fourth at 5.5% interest. www.audubonchrysler.com Individual Medley during this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home swim meet.

Photo

by Dave Koch 826-1600, Henderson

Call

Jeremy McFadden 877-576-5616

d e t i m i L a nly! r o F me O Ti

EMPLOYEE PRICING ON ALL CHEVROLETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S!

NEW 2012 Chevy Sonic

In Stock & Ready for Delivery!

NEW 2011 Chevy Camaro Convâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t #12172

MSRP $44,140 $

39,990

NEW 2011 Chevy Tahoe #13580

NEW 2011 Chevy Malibu

10 In Stock & Ready for Delivery! as low as $

14,990

25 Available

save

#12228

NEW 2012 Chevy Equinox

as low as

NEW 2011 Chevy Traverse

30 In Stock & Ready for Delivery!

25 Available

$

NEW 2011 Chevy Express 2500 Cargo Van

as low as

#13526 8-pass.

23,990

NEW 2011 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab #13581

MSRP 27,905 $

SALE

#12314

16,990

$

#13598

10,000

$

NEW 2011 Chevy Cruze

Kindle PS3 WII BBQ Grill Bike

IN & WIN P S

$

23,590

$

as low as

20,990

PICK YOUR PRESENT, SELECT YOUR OPTION AND UNWRAP YOUR SAVINGS! 2011 Chevy Cruze #70136

14,990 OR $229/MO

2011 Toyota Camry

2011 Ford Focus #70152

#70153

14,990 OR $229/MO

14,990 OR $229/MO

$

$

$

2010 Toyota Corolla

2010 Chevy Cobalt

2010 Chevyy Impala

#70151

13,990 OR $199/MO

$ 70129 12275A 70086A 211128 13574A 21037A 70134

#70154

#70159

13,990 OR $199/MO

$

was

2008 VW Passat ............................................$19,990 2010 Chevy Aveo ...........................................$13,990 2009 Ford F150 ..............................................$18,990 2008 Pontiac G-8 ..........................................$21,990 2006 Dodge Durango .....................................$16,990 2011 Chevy Equinox ...................................... $25,990 2010 Chevy Camaro ...................................... $26,990

now

........$15,990 ........$10,990 ........$14,950 ........$18,990 ........$12,990 ....... $23,990 ....... $22,990

70131 70135 21091B 70141 70142 70147

13,990 OR $199/MO

$

was

2008 BMW 328I ............................................ $26,990 2007 Chevy Malibu ........................................$15,990 2006 Chevy Silverado ....................................$16,990 2011 Chevy Malibu .........................................$21,990 2011 Chevy Impala .........................................$19,990 2009 Chevy Silverado ................................... $23,990

Chevy â&#x20AC;˘ Buick â&#x20AC;˘ GMC

1-866-517-4344 866-754-3236â&#x20AC;˘ www.KennyKentChevy.com 4600 Division Street Auto Plaza â&#x20AC;˘ Evansville, IN 47715 Price plus tax, title,*Plus license doclicense fee. Must qualify for allqualify rebates.

72rebates. mos. @ See 3.9%.

Withfor 10% down. Includes taxes. tax,&title, & doc fee. Must for all dealer details.

now

....... $22,990 ........$10,990 ........ $11,990 ........$18,990 ........$18,990 ........$21,990

PAGE B3 • DECEMBER 27, 2011

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

Top Ten Sports Memories of 2011

ARENA Mount Vernon eighth graders are 10-1

By Steve Joos Some teams won Sectional championships, many for the first time in a long time.

Some teams won championships and made school history by advancing a round in the postseason.

And heart were broken, often those of entire communities.

Mount Vernon won its first volleyball Sectional in 14 years and its first boys’ tennis Sectional in five, the North Posey girls’ golf team won its second straight PAC championship, while Mount Vernon freshman Toni Waddell made it all the way to the cross country Semistate and North Posey’s Maggie Camp reached the state girls’ golf meet.

But it has been announced that the New Harmony School will be closing at year-end, casting into doubt at least two promising programs.

The Sectionals champions and individual qualifiers, along with some successful seasons and a few down spots, top the list of Posey County’s top sports stories for 2011.

2) McCormick, Lady Cats do well at state.

The Mount Vernon girls’ swim team had another good season in 2010-11, dominating the area and claiming another Big Eight Conference championship.

And unlike some years, they even performed well at Indianapolis.

Junior Erica McCormick finished third in the 100-yard breaststroke as the Lady Wet Wildcats broke into the top 20 for the first time since the 1990s. McCormick was also on two relay teams placed in the top 20 as the Lady Wet Cats tied for 16th place.

McCormick was one of two girls from Mount Vernon who were challenged at a higher level as she and incoming freshman Clara Baggett competed in a Grand Prix meet during the season at Austin, Texas. After the high school season, two other Lady Wet Wildcats (Mary Klueh and Kelsey Turner) also qualified for the Grand Prix races.

McCormick, who will swim at Indiana University after graduation in the spring, has continued to perform well in her senior season, helping the Lady Wet Wildcats to a strong position in the early state rankings.

3) Mount Vernon owns the long jump.

The Posey County contingent to the IHSAA state track meet was a small one—only four athletes, three of them from Mount Vernon, but it included two Wildcat long jumpers, as both freshman Kate Cox won the girls’ Regional long jump title and Will Terbrack took the boys’ title.

A mainstay of the Wildcat boys’ track team, Terbrack qualified for the Regional in three events and advanced in one that wasn’t necessarily the best.

The cinders were good to the Wildcat boys, while North Posey’s Hunter Motz repeated as Sectional and PAC champion in the 1,600-meters.

And this fall, Motz and longtime rival Ken Renshaw of Mount Vernon began running together at Vincennes Univer-

sity, with Motz breaking into the top 10 at the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) National meet.

5) The Lady Cats win a Sectional championship.

Sectional titles used to be almost annual for the Mount Vernon High School volleyball program.

The Lady Wildcats won six straight under Becky Tucker during the 1980s and won 10 overall, but the last one was captured in 1997, the second straight under Darla Edwards.

Until this year, that is.

The Lady Cats won 27 matches in 2011, finishing third in the Big Eight Conference, winning their invitational tournament, the Castle invite and for the first time in 14 years, the Sectional crown, beating Memorial in three sets for the title.

Jacey Ritzert served 14 points in that third set to put away the Lady Tigers, after warning coach Andi Allford at the start of the season that she wasn’t all that consistent at the line.

Ritzert and her teammates, which included Lauren Stemple and Meagan Martin sometimes, had to fight off a breakdown which let the other squads back into the game, but in the end, they were able to come away with the championship.

4) Camp reaches state, Lady Vikings win PAC. North Posey has only had a girls’ golf program for four years.

In that time, the Lady Vikings have managed to win backto-back Pocket Athletic Conference championships.

They claimed their second straight PAC crown, a third place finish in the Evansville Sectional and trip to the Legends Course in Franklin for Maggie Camp.

The Posey County girls’ teams did fairly well on the links this fall, finishing 3-4 in the Sectional, with Kendall Bourne making the trip to Thunderbolt Pass.

Camp wasn’t happy with how she performed at the Sectional, but her mood improved as the Lady Vikings advanced to the Regional as a team and she then registered the best score among the individual qualifiers at Thunderbolt Pass.

1) The end of the New Harmony school and its impact on county sports.

An era came to a close in December when the New Harmony School Board voted to seek consolidation with a neighboring school corporation, thus closing the school at the end of the 2011-2012 school year.

Athletically, the uncertainty served as a distraction for the Rappite boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, while the prospect of being transferred to a larger school has cast doubt on the future of some New Harmony athletes, in addition to being a sad time for the community.

The Rappites weren’t able to field a soccer team this year, for the second straight season, while the softball and girls’ basketball teams have shown promise over the last two years.

The closing may cause turmoil in the IHSAA, as both the closing of New Harmony and the uncertain future of Cannelton’s schools may take a large chunk out of the state’s southernmost Class 1A Sectional.

The Mount Vernon eighth boys basketball team has gotten off to a very good start. The team is 10-1 so far during the season. Here is a recap of the last three games. Our next game will be January 3 at home against Jasper.

12-6-11 Mt. Vernon 43 Princeton 26 Zac French 11 points; Damon Collins 10 points Zac French, Damon Collins, and Jimmy Peck 3 rebounds Damon Collins and Luke Steinhart 4 assists Luke Steinhart and Bryce Krizan 5 steals 12-8-11 Mt. Vernon 42 Castle North 35 Damon Collins and Luke Steinhart 10 points Zac French 10 rebounds Luke Steinhart 7 assists Adam Grabert and Damon Collins 2 steals 12-15-11 Mt. Vernon 39 Boonville 31 Damon Collins 19 points; Luke Steinhart 8 points Riley Snodgrass, Zac French, and Damon Collins 5 rebounds Bryce Krizan and Kaleb Grabert 2 assists Bryce Krizan 3 steals

Sports Menu Tuesday, Jan. 3 BOYS’ BASKETBALL: New Harmony at Wayne City; GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: North Posey at Heritage Hills; JUNIOR HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Jasper; JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Jasper at Mount Vernon; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL: New Harmony at South Terrace (N0rht Posey High School).

Wednesday, Jan. 4 FRESHMAN BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Mater Dei; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL: North Elementary at St. James.

Thursday, Jan. 5 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Carmel at Mount Vernon, North Posey at Tecumseh; SWIMMING: Memorial and Wood Memorial at Mount Vernon; WRESTLING: Gibson Southern at North Posey; FRESHMAN BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Central, North Posey at Fairfield; JUNIOR HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL: St. John’s at New harmony; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Owensville at South Terrace (North posey High School), Castle north at Mount Vernon; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Castle North.

Friday, Jan. 6 BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Tell City; GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: New Harmony at Agape Christian.

Saturday, Jan. 7 BOYS’ BASKETBALL: North Posey at Mount Vernon, New Harmony at Oblong; GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Vincennes, Perry Central at North Posey, New Harmony at Palestine; SWIMMING: Vincennes and Tell City at Mount Vernon; FRESHMAN BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Vincennes at Mount Vernon; JUNIOR HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL: North Posey at the Owensville seventh grade tournament; JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: North Posey at the Gibson Southern seventh grade tournament.

Monday, Jan. 9 FRESHMAN BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Bosse, North Posey at Southridge; FRESHMAN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Boonville; JUNIOR HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL: North Posey at Boonville; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Castle South; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Fort Branch at North Elementary (North Posey High School), Castle South at Mount Vernon.

• THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS • Members of the North Posey dance team do their part to get the crowd involved during the team’s upset win over the Central Bears on Tuesday at North Posey. The team will now enter the Graber Post tounamanet th8is week in Montgomery. Of the eight teams coming into the tournament, three come in undefeated while two others have one loss apiece. Photo by Dave Pearce

Vikings win, from Page B1 Cody Ungetheim had nine points three boards. Steady senior Cox finished with eight points and four rebounds. Junior Alec Werry hit all four of his free throw attempts in the final period.

While Motz finished with just six points, he seems to have found his niche on the boards as he was credited with seven rebounds, four of those on the offensive end.

“Colton seems to put himself into a position to get an easy bucket or two every time he comes in and he rebounds well,” Wadsworth said.

Harness, who had seven points in the first half, took advantage of what the defense and his teammates gave him and scored 12 points in the third quarter alone. He finished with four assists and six steals.

“I always have to go back to the fact that we graduated five guys from last year and it is about trying to find our way… how do we replace those guys and what are our roles,” Wadsworth said. “This is the first game since the Mount Vernon game where we have gotten the lead and just refused to give it up. I think that just comes back to gaining experience and being prepared to play.”

The Bears were whistled for 15 fouls to 13 for the Vikings.

The Vikings were able to enjoy the win over Christmas but on Monday, it was back to the drawing board as the team participates in the Graber Post Classic on Dec. 28, 29, and 30.

The sixth annual Graber Post Buildings Classic will run December 28th-30th at North Daviess High School. Here are the first round matchups: Clay City vs. Barr-Reeve; Orleans vs. South Knox; North Posey vs. North Daviess; and Forest Park vs. Brownstown Central.

Clay City comes into the tournament undefeated at 5-0.

Barr-Reeve comes in on a 6-game winning streak after dropping their season opener at defending Class 3A state champion Washington by a score of 58-48. Orleans comes in at 5-1, their only loss to Barr-Reeve while South Knox comes in with a deceptive 2-4 record, with losses to Loogootee, White River Valley, West Vigo, and Sullivan.

North Daviess will face the Vikings who are undefeated on the season and have won their seven games by and average of margin of 25 points, allowing only 34 points a game while scoring 59.

Forest Park comes in at 2-3 with an overtime loss to Crawford County, and a two-point loss to Washington. Brownstown Central comes in at 5-0, twice hitting the century mark and scoring 89 points in an 89-31 win over Mitchell.

“I think that what you saw tonight was that we have played a tough schedule, it has made us better, and now we go into a tough tournament,” Wadsworth concluded. “The tournament is basically a dress rehearsal for sectional. It has the atmosphere.”

North Posey boys’ basketball coach Matt Wadsworth applauds his team’s effort in the Central win.Photo by Dave Pearce

FIND US ONLINE AT:

www.poseycountynews.com

HAVE STORY INFORMATION? call 1-812-682-3950

Posey Lanes Recap League: Expressway Ford High Game High Series 1. Michelle Sollman 222 1. Michelle Sollman 584 2. Dorothy Rueger 2220 2. Dorothy Rueger 568 3. Jerri Harms 213 3. Jerri Harms 563 4. Valerie Stratton 208 4. Linda Strupp 509 5. Mary Phillips 192 5. Valerie Stratton 509 League: Access Storage High Game High Series 1. Sandy Wilson 225 1. Sandy Wilson 559 2. Lois Durnil 193 2. Marcia Lange 538 3. Marcia Lange 190 3. Gaylynn Reese 510 4. Bonnie Isaac 176 4. Lou Durnil 487 5. Gaylynn Reese 175 5. Bonnie Isaac 455 League: Men’s Major High Game High Series 1. Cody Saltzman 280 1. Brandon Thomas 709 2. Pat Riordan 268 2. Dirk Danks 690 3. Cory Kohlmeyer 259 3. Dile Wilson 690 4. Dile Wilson 257 4. Jim Gruber 683 5. Brandon Thomas 256 5. Cory Kohlmeyer 678 League: First Bank High Game High Series 1. Pam Steele 203 1. Carolyn Stevens 465 2. Beth Robinson 187 2. Ann Brooks 457 3. Carolyn Stevens 173 3. Nancy Renschler 450 4. Ann Brooks 167 4. Donna Anderson 448 5. Donna Anderson 164 5. Beth Robinson 431 League: T.M.I Hotshots High Game High Series 1. Donna Delong 204 1. Donna Delong 578 2. Mary Phillips 200 2. Barb Smith 564 3. Becky McCormick 195 3. Sandy Wilson 515 4. Barb Smith 192 4. Mary Phillips 509 5. Sandy Wilson 191 5. Dana Redman 500 6. Jaina Paciorkowsk 500 League: Men’s Commercial 1. Dile Wilson 279 1. Dile Wilson 810 2. Don Harrington 262 2. Greg Brown 730 3. Greg Brown 258 3. Jim Key 667 4. Jim Key 246 4. Shawn Goodwin 659 5. Brian Schnorr 237 5. Chris Ellerman 654

PAGE B4 • DECEMBER 27, 2011

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

The ULTIMATE

SAVING OFFER and

NO Down Payment, NO Interest for 24 Months ‘til December 2013

1 REMARKABLE

M! P 8 WEEK! TO PM! M! AM TO 7 3P 9 • M TO 2 2 9A AM CONTEMPORARY SOFA 7 PC. DINING R • 9 AY 8PM E 3 B • O & LOVESEAT $879 ROOM - $999 D M R 2 24 AS M T COMPARE AT-$1,747 E AT-$1,982 SOFA & CHAIR Comfortable “Jupiter Mocha” Upholstery Fabric. The COMPARE Richly Detailed EC MBE ER TM 9A D Earth Toned Fabric Surrounds The Double Pillow Mission Design, Y, ECE EMB RIS 26 • - $889 COMPARE AT-$1,778 Soft Top Arms, Medium Brown Oak A Beautifully Shapred, Set Back Arms, Plush Bustle D , D EC CH R Finish Create A Rustic S Supportive Seating & Back, Warm Toned Back For R AY D ED BE Country Style Leg U Y Crosby Topaz Upholstery Supportive Table With 6 Plush TH FRID DA LOS CEM Comfort.

Upholstered Seat Chairs.

R C DE U T Y, SA A ROCKER RECLINER - $299 KING-SIZE SEALY ND COMPARE AT-$646 O MATTRESS SET $899 The “Director Taupe” Rocker M COMPARE AT-$2,338 Recliner Features Soft

INCREDIBLE SAVINGS!

3 PC. OCCASIONAL TABLE SET - $199

6 PC. DINING ROOM - $579 COMPARE AT-$1,179 Rustic Country Inspired Look Has Unique Features & A Great Price! Priced With Gathering Bench & Four Chairs!

COMPARE AT-$419 Accent Your Home With This Exciting Contemporary Set. Metal Frame Is Textured Black, Bronze Finish, Glass Table Tops & Slate Accent.

Sealy Back Saver King Size Mattress Set, Plush Feel Quilted Pillow Top, No Flip Mattress, Excellent Design, Sealy Quality Throughout Shallow Sea

Upholstery, Plush Contemporary Styling To Create Relaxing Recliner Built To Handle Every Day Living

4 PC. BEDROOM SET - $1,199

AREA RUGS - $89 COMPARE AT-$169 Our Mayberry Rug Collection of 5x8 Area Rugs Are A Great Gift For Anyone, A Variety Of Styles & Colors To Coordinate With Any Decor, Our Lowest Price On Area Rugs.

COMPARE AT-$2,404 Rich, Mission Style Bedroom Set, Warm Brown Finish, Accented With Nickel Hardware. Straight Lines & Slat Design Create A Warm Inviting Atmosphere, Dresser, Mirror, Chest & Bed

5 PC. FARMHOUSE SET - $499 COMPARE AT-$989 Round Pedestal Table, Dark Brown Oak Finish, 4 Ladder Back Chairs

RED TAG! BUY NOW AND SAVE! FRONTIER CANYON SOFA - $559 RED TAG REDUCTIONS ON MERCER MOCHA SOFA - $469 FINE, NEW FURNITURE FOR EVERY ROOM IN RECLINING SOFA & LOVESEAT - $1,299 YOUR HOME! COMPARE AT-$1,066

Microfiber Durability & The Rustic Style Of Frontier Canyon Fabric Come Together In This Amazing Sofa!

RUSTIC PUB SET - $629 COMPARE AT-$1,259 Medium Oak 5 Piece Pub Set Is Casual Comfy. Inlcuded In Price Are The Beautifully Upholstered Bar Charis.

COMPARE AT-$895

Comfort Of Pillow Top Seating Cushions With Padded Arms, Plush Tufted Back, “Mercer Mocha” Upholstery Collection Brings Comfort To Any Living Room.

COMPARE AT-$2,627

UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS! QUEEN-SIZE SLEEPER - $689 COMPARE AT-$1,249 “Blend Brown” Sleep Sofa, Roll Back Design & Firm Supportive Arms, Reversable Seat Cushions Comes With A Full-Size Interspring Mattress From The Overnight Sleeper Company

Leather Match Upholstery, Rich Contemporary Design, “Dura Blend Natural”, Plush Pillow Top Arms, Divided Back For Added Lumbar Support

STUDENT DESK - $249

RECLINER - $199

COMPARE AT-$493

COMPARE AT-$451

Distressed Country Pine Finish, Bun Feet, Roll Out Keyboard Tray, Ample Storage For Computer A Must See For Youth Bedroom

Available In Several Colors & Fabrics, These Two Position Recliners Are Priced To Move!

MAN-SIZED RECLINER - $399

LEATHER RECLINER - $499

COMPARE AT-$819

COMPARE AT-$1,008

Uniquely Stitched Cushion Back, Roll Arm Chaise Recliner By Lane

Reclining Luxury In Glove Soft Memphis Brown Leather Matched Upholstery, Chaise Rocker Recliner, Game Day Special

CURIO - $199

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - $189

COMPARE AT-$449 Your Choice Oak Or Cherry Finish, Glass Shelves With A Display Light, Mirror, Back Panel, A Must See, Display Accent Cabinet

COMPARE AT-$389 Casual Contemporary Design, Merlot Finish With Ton Of Functions, 4 Shleves, 2 Deep Drawers For Ample Storage, Accent Your Room With The Casual Sophistication.

YES! BIG RED PRICE TAGS WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED AT IMPORTANT PRICE REDUCTIONS ON EVERYTHING IN THEIR VAST INVENTORY!

SOFA - $489

SECTIONAL - $989

COMPARE AT-$999

COMPARE AT-$1,895

Metro Modern Design Of The “Zia Spa” Collection & Sleek Contemporary With Plush Comfort, Features Subtle Curve At Back Arms, Tufted Pillow Back Tapered Block Feet.

A Refreshingly Unique Style, Plush Comfort, Rich Deep Chocolate Corded Velevet Material. Sleek Set Back Arms & Supportive Seating, A Whole New Level Of Comfort.

CRAZY QUILT MISMATCHED MATTRESS SET - FULL-SIZE $199

DANISH MODERN - $1,449 COMPARE AT-$2,918

COMPARE AT-$447

FLORENCE FIRM FEEL - FULL-SIZE $399

Straight Lines & Subtle Curves, Open Lattice Deisgn Headboard & Footboard, Dresser, Mirror & Chest

COMPARE AT-$908 Great Support, Two Sided Mattress With Sealy Box

BUY NOW AND SAVE!

Spring

SERTA MATTRESS SET - QUEEN SET $449 COMPARE AT-$918 Euro Pillow Top Firm Support.

ACCENT TABLE SET - $229 BUNK BED - $399 COMPARE AT-$449

COMPARE AT-$829

Marble Look, Three Piece Set Without The Marble Price. Looks Great With Any Living Room!

Warm Brown, Twin Size, Metal Bunk Bed, Functional & Sturdy Comes Complete With Mattress

SPECIAL CREDIT OFFER: 0 - DOWN PAYMENT NO INTEREST 24 MONTHS TO PAY

FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 100 MILES!

Most of Main Street Omaha, IL

BANK CARDS WELCOME! ®

*See store for details

www.omahafurniture.net (618) 962-3131 1-800-675-2318

BEDROOM SET - $849 COMPARE AT-$1,639 Warm Brown Cherry Finish With Side Glide Roller System For Smooth Operation. Country Inspired, Yet Modern All For One Low Price. Dresser, Mirror, Chest & Headboard.

STORE HOURS Thursday, Dec. 22 - 9AM-8PM Friday, Dec. 23 - 9AM-7PM Saturday, Dec. 24 - 9AM-3PM CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY Monday, Dec. 26 - 9AM-8PM

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE B5

LEGALS Court News (More on Page B6) Arrests December 15 William Wind--Evansville--WarrantPossession of Methamphetamine, Criminal Trespass (Petition to Revoke)--PCS Patricia Reich--Mount Vernon--Aggravated Battery, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Law Enforcement, Disorderly Conduct-MVPD December 16 Kalsang Dickey--New Harmony--Domestic Battery--PCS December 17 Jerome Roberts-Poseyville--Battery--PCS Larry Wilson--Evansville--Habitual Traffic Violator--ISP Complaints December 12 7:49--Suspicious--White Ford F-150 4x4 parked outside. The windows were frosted over. Caller felt it was odd. Would like someone to check it out--Copperline Road and School Lane, Mount Vernon 4:00 p.m.--Accident--one vehicle flipped over in median--I 64, Griffin 9:24 p.m.--Suspicious-Advised a white passenger car and dark colored small truck are sitting across the street. Advised this is family owned property and no one is to be on lot--Blaylock Road, Stewartsville December 13 6:43 a.m.--Medical-2-year-old daughter has possible broken leg. Leg is swollen--James Drive, Mount Vernon 8:53 a.m.--Harassment-Male subject is harassing the caller and stalking him-Downen Road, Wadesville 11:22 p.m.--Suspicious-Caller advised there are two subjects walking westbound on Hwy. 62. She advised they were walking on the shoulder, wearing dark clothing and she didn’t see them until she was right on top of them. Couldn’t tell if they were male or female because of the fog. She is concerned for their safety and afraid they might get hit--Hwy 62, Evansville December 14 11:44 a.m.--Alarm--Burglar alarm--Church Street, New Harmony 12:02 p.m.--Suspicious-No information--Poseyville 1:28 p.m.--Road Hazard-Lot of mud on the roadway. Caller has already called county highway and they told them to call for a

deputy. Contractor building a house and causing a problem on the roadway-Middle Mt. Vernon Rd, Evansville 5:08 p.m.--Harassment-Caller advised a restraining order with ex-wife. Advised she will not stop calling him--Frederick St, New Harmony 6:32 p.m.--Miscellaneous--Caller advised 3 years ago she assisted a subject in purchasing a car. The vehicle is titled in the caller’s name. Advised the subject has been driving the car for three years. Bank contacted caller that payments aren’t being made. Request to speak to an officer about getting the vehicle back from the subject--Williams Rd, Wadesville 7:41 p.m.--Suspicious-Caller wants a deputy to come out to look at a suspicious check that he received in the mail--Ford Rd, Mount Vernon 10:02 p.m.--Threatening-Caller advised his ex-wife is enroute to his location.

She is coming from Cannelton. Advised will take her an hour and half to get there. Wanted us to contact Cannelton police to advised them to contact his ex-wife and notify her if she shows up here officers will be waiting--Deer Run, Evansville 10:35 p.m.--Accident--1 vehicle accident, no injuries. Green Mercury Mountaineer in the parking lot.

He advised it is drivable but doesn’t think it is safe to drive. He advised he ran into a ditch and a friend pulled him out--Hwy 66, Blairsville 11:56 p.m.--Threatening-Ex-wife showed up. Is threatening to kill herself.

Can hear female arguing in background. Caller called back and advised that she is smacking him and she has a phone and a handle trying to use them against him. She has also let the dogs out.

Advised she has left in a silver Dodge Durango. Wants to speak with an officer-Deer Run, Evansville December 15 5:31 a.m.--Accident-Was called from driver’s mother of vehicle to come pull this vehicle out. Driver is not there. Does not know who the owner is. Advised vehicle is on the other side of the guardrail. Caller advised there is a lot of traffic in the area. Will need traffic control to pull it out--Hwy 66, Wadesville 7:40 a.m.--Accident--one car accident--Haines Road,

Legals 2011-060 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 St., Mt. Vernon, Indiana on January 10, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year.

Name of Fund County General County General County General Cumulative Bridge Cumulative Bridge Cumulative Bridge Cumulative Bridge Cumulative Bridge Cumulative Bridge Cumulative Bridge

Purpose Intended Extension/Purdue Educator EMS/Rental Space EMS/Professional Services Highway/Diesel Fuel Highway/PERF Highway/Hospital Insurance Highway/Social Security Highway/Tires & Tubes Highway/Other Services & Charges Highway/Equipment Payment

Amount $ 886.00 $ 2,880.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $20,000.00 $77,000.00 $22,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $10,000.00 $48,000.00

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.

Nicholas J. Wildeman Posey County Auditor

Wadesville 8:16 a.m.--VIN Inspection--Chevy flatbed truck-Hwy 65, Cynthiana 10:20 a.m.--Standby-Needing an officer to standby while she gets Wii and DS from female subject. Advised she sold these items to her and the bank is saying caller stole her check--Steammill, New Harmony 3:11 p.m.--Family Fight--23 year-old, been arguing. Has not been physical but may escalate. Is refusing to leave. Requesting a deputy. Father advised the son has left on foot, wearing brown coat and camo pants.

Has caused damage to the property--Smith Diamond Road, Evansville 5:07 p.m.--Car-Deer-Hit a deer. Deer is out of the roadway and deceased.

Over $1,000 worth of damage. 2006 GMC Sierra, red-Hwy 66 and 69, New Harmony 6:48 p.m.--Alarm--Front door--S Main, New Harmony 7:09 p.m.--Suspicious-Truck parked, odd activity.

They have a gas tank over there. Approximately two subjects with a flashlight.

Shouldn’t be anyone there.

2 ton pickup, Dodge--Griffin Road, Griffin 2:41 p.m.--Harassment-Caller advised that subject from this number have a computer that dials his house phone several times a day and once last night--Lesa’s Lane, Mount Vernon 3:10 p.m.--VIN Inspection--89 Ford truck--Copperline Road, Mount Vernon

Wadesville 9:11 p.m.--Car-Deer-GMC Yukon, tan, does not have over $1,000.00 worth of damage. Deer is still alive in the roadway. Husband is trying to get traffic around it. Advised subject came up behind them on the roadway, had a knife, took care of the deer. Pulled deer off side of roadway. No longer need an officer--Hwy 66, Wadesville 9:57 p.m.--Fight--Male subject not getting up. Is conscious, just cannot get up. Still fighting--S Cale, Poseyville 11:27 p.m.--Reckless--95 model, white Chevy truck.

No taillights, swerving all over roadway--Hwy 62, Mount Vernon December 17 5:32 a.m.--Suspicious Odor--Caller advised there is a strong smell of sulfur in the area--New Harmony area 10:11 a.m.--Domestic-Advised male and female

subject. Advised verbal at this time. Throwing things outside of home and swinging on each other--Main Street, Wadesville 2:59 p.m.--ATV--Requesting to speak to a deputy in reference to questions he has about an atv--Posey County 3:04 p.m.--Reckless-Yellow S 10 is swerving across yellow lines, almost hit vehicle head-on--Hwy 66, New Harmony 3:20 p.m.--Runaway Juvenile--Advised son has returned home--Fourth St, Mount Vernon 5:13 p.m.--Miscellaneous--Caller advised he has tenant whose electricity has been shut off and she is using a kerosene heater to heat the apartment. Wants to speak to an officer about if she can do that since it seems unsafe. Advised the other tenants are complaining of the smell of some type of fumes in the building--Hidden Valley Lane, Mount Vernon

5:29 p.m.--Suspicious-Advised saw subjects carrying jugs of something into apartment. Advised they are smelling an odd smell in the hallway. Advised the apartment it is coming from does not have electricity--Hidden Valley Lane, Mount Vernon 7:15 p.m.--Reckless--Gas semi, high rate of speed, tailgating and cutting vehicles off--Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 7:41 p.m.--Domestic-Caller advised husband threw her up against the wall. Does not need medical attention. Advised husband is refusing to leave.

No weapons in residence.

No alcohol involved. Caller advised she got her keys from her husband. She is leaving for the night. No longer needs to speak with officers--Pumpkin Run Rd, Poseyville 9:06 p.m.--Found Property--Was driving down highway and found a trailer license plate--Carson School Rd, Mount Vernon

Legals 2011-058 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF POSEY

) )SS: )

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF CHARLENE GRACE WALTON, Petitioner.

) ) ) )

IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT 2011 TERM

CAUSE NO. 65C01-1112-M1-000494

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Charlene Grace Walton, whose mailing address and residential address is 315 E. 9th St., Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620, Posey County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she has filed a petition in the Posey Circuit Court requesting that her name be changed to Charlene Grace Partain.

December 16 9 p.m.--911 Hang-up--On callback, busy signal. On third callback, male subject answered the phone but he cannot hear dispatcher. He could not answer if he needed the police or if he needed help. All he asked was if dispatcher could talk slower and louder--Rexing Road,

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 21st day of February, 2012 at 8:30 o’clock a.m.

Dated at Mt. Vernon, Indiana, this 16th day of December, 2011.

Betty Postletheweight, Clerk Posey Circuit Court Jamie Simpson Deputy Published in the Posey County News on December 27, 2011 & January 3 & 10, 2012.

TOBACCO HOURS: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm and Sun 10am-5pm 1929 E Morgan. Corner of Morgan & Weinbach. 812-470-7830

NOW OPEN!!!

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SMOKE SHOP

VISIT

NEW STORE AT THE MORGAN AND WEINBACH!

OUR

CORNER OF

ROLL YOUR OWN CARTON!

ONLY $22.88 FLAVOR BRAND MATCHING. NO FIRE SAFE TUBES. NO CHEMICALS ADDED. INCLUDES TOBACCO, TUBES & MACHINE RENTAL. R.Y.O. MACHINE MAKES A CARTON IN 8 MINUTES!!!

Published in the Posey County News on December 27, 2011

2011-059 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut St., Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

Upon the following Variance application, the Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: APPLICANT: OWNER: PREMISES:

11-20-SU-BZA Edna Goodmon Edna K. Goodmon Lots 69 and 70 in Elmer Forcum’s Camp Site on Black River in the NW/4 of the SW/4 of Section 18-4-13. Located in Posey County, IN, more commonly known as 9652 Griffin Road. (Complete Legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office).

Nature of Case:

Applicant requests a Special Use to place a singlewide mobile home in an Ag District of the Posey County Zoning Ordinance 022293.

POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION

BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on December 27, 2011.

$1.00 OFF PER ROLL

WITH THIS COUPON *When you roll your own carton at the “Filling Station”

At: Only

TIGHTWAD

TOBACCO

Now OPEN! 1929 E. Morgan Ave. Evansville, IN 47711

NAME BRAND CIGARETTES AT INDIANA PRICES!

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM â&#x20AC;˘ SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 â&#x20AC;˘ THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

DECEMBER 27, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ PAGE B6

Court News (Continued from Page B5) 9:34 p.m.--Shots Fired-House on corner, advised they have a fire going as well.

Subjects shooting guns and bothering her children and dogs. Does not need to speak to an officer. Just would like an officer to check the area and advised the subjects to stop--Caborn Road South, Mount Vernon 10:31 p.m.--Suspicious-Advised house is suppose to be vacant. About 10 minutes ago, a vehicle pulled up to this residence and now there are lights on in the residence-Hastings Lane, Mount Vernon December 18

3:27 p.m.--Vandalism-Advised someone has beat up his mailbox. Does not need to speak to an officer, just wanted to report this-Old Beech Road, New Harmony 5:19 p.m.--Reckless-White, late model Chevy Malibu all over the roadway-I 64, 2 mile marker 5:40 p.m.--Suspicious-Male subject in light colored jacket walking westbound down the interstate. Is not a hazard. Caller just thought it was suspicious--I 64, 10 mm 6:51 p.m.--Reckless-Driving at 50 mph then 30 mph. Refused to let caller

pass him. Speeding off whenever caller tries to pass and swerving--Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 7:20 p.m.--Traffic Hazard--2 deer dead in roadway.

Also car parts in the roadway--Hwy 66, Wadesville 7:26 p.m.--Department of Natural Resources--Caller advised he heard three shots go off while theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re raccoon hunting. Advised there are subjects in the woods. Advised it was a shotgun deer slugs. Advised it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a muzzleloader. Caller found out he is at Mt. Vernon Conservation Club on Springfield Rd. Believes they were

CLASSIFIED ADS

shooting at his dogs because the dogs took off running the opposite direction--Mount Vernon 7:31 p.m.--Car-Deer--2000 Mercury Marquis, over $1,000 worth of damage-Hwy 66, Wadesville 8:31 p.m.--Harassment-Caller advised she is receiving threatening and harassing phone calls from her ex who she has a restraining order against--Evansville Street, Cynthiana 9:15 p.m.--Information-Reference to wife being arrested Friday the 16th in New Harmony--Main Street, New Harmony

December 19 1:47 a.m.--Suspicious-Out with a juvenile. Gray Chevy--Ford Road and Copperline Road, Mount Vernon 10:46 a.m.--Theft--Someone on the property cutting the pipe. Had a theft not too long ago--Caborn and Upper Mt. Vernon Road, Mount Vernon 4:44 p.m.--Extra Patrol-Third Av, Poseyville 6:40 p.m.--Noise--No vehicle description, radio very loud--Sailer Rd, Mount Vernon 7:26 p.m.--Standby--Caller advised male subject lives

at listed residence. She has been staying there and is attempting to move but he is refusing to let her get her things and has locked her out of the residence. Needs a standby.

Caller advised the subject has let her in the residence but is still refusing to let her get her belongings--Sharp Street, Poseyville Divorces Granted Monica Derry and Shawn Derry Vicki Oehmier and John Oehmier Randy Poodry and Shayla Alvey-Williams

TO PLACE AN AD: CALL 1-812-682-3950 OR EMAIL: ads801@sbcglobal.net

Page 1 of 2

Real Estate More Below & on Following...

Indiana Classified Advertising Network (ICAN) Ads

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

ADVERTISERS: You can place a 25-word classified ad in more than 130 newspapers across the state for as little as $310.00 with one order and paying with one check through ICAN, Indiana Classified Advertising Network. For Information contact the classified department of your local newspaper or call ICAN direct at Hoosier State Press Association, (317) 803-4772.

Wednesday, December 28 â&#x20AC;˘ 12 Noon CST

3 BEDROOM HOME W/1-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE & CARPORT ON 75â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 112â&#x20AC;&#x2122; LOT

Auction Location: ON-SITE

324 W SOUTH ST. NEW HARMONY, INDIANA â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

72â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 112â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lot 1-Story Vinyl Sided House (YOC 1953) 1,080 Square Feet 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 1-Car Attached Garage Open Front Porch Full Basement Detached Carport 2 Utility Sheds

PROPERTY INSPECTION: Call the Auction Company

ADOPTION A Dream of Adopting a Baby - Considering open adoption? We will give your child a stable happy home, a great education and plenty of love! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an active, financially secure, happily married couple looking for a baby to nurture and love.

Call SHARON & PETER 855-252-4673 (toll free) sharonandpeter1@yahoo.com CARING MARRIED COUPLE - Will provide loving and stable home for your newborn baby. All Expenses paid, for information please call 1-888-728-5746, Carolyn and Todd.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Seasional Drive-In selling sandwiches and ice cream.

Outside deck. Will training.

Otterbein Dugout - Otterbein, IN Call 765-237-7317 CAREER TRAINING WORK ON JET ENGINES - Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. AC0901 CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-379-5921 HELP WANTED FIREFIGHTER Paid training to join elite U.S. Navy. Good pay, medical/ dental, promotions, vacation. HS grads ages 17-34.

Call 1-800-922-1703, M-F

OWNERS: Estate of Lafrieda Benton

Misc. For Sale

10% Down on Auction Day 7% Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premium

11800 Middle Mt Vernon Rd.

900

$239,

812-682-4000

WILSONAUCTIONS.COM â&#x20AC;˘ FACEBOOK.COM/WILSONAUCTIONS

Downsizing Will Consider Trade!

t $IBSNJOH VQEBUFE SBODI TUZMF IPNF t 'JOJTIFE XBMLPVU CBTFNFOU t 4JUVBUFE PO "DSFT XJUI DPWFSFE QBUJP ZBSE CBSO QMBZIPVTF t #FESPPNT 'VMM #BUIT XJUI TRÄ&#x2122; t &BTZ BDDFTT UP 64* &WBOTWJMMF T XFTUTJEF t 3FDFOU VQEBUFT JODMVEF 3FQMBDFNFOU XJOEPXT DBSQFU NFUBM SPPG CBUISPPNT )7"$ TZTUFN BOE NVDI NPSF t -PXFS MFWFM GFBUVSFT B GBNJMZ SPPN XJUI Ä&#x2022;SFQMBDF GVMM CBUI MBVOESZ SPPN CESNT BOE BEEJUJPOBM Ä&#x2022;OJTIFE SPPNT

Janice Miller 812-453-5000 www.janicemiller.com

LICENCE NUMBERS: Bill Wilson, CAI AU01037816 Andrew Wilson, CAI, CES AU19800110 Aaron Wilson, CES AU10300104

Linda L. Dickens 455-1490

Loretta Englebright 431-8458

Michelle Hudson 457-4928 michellehudson.com

(812) 838-4479

weekends, good benefits.

Assigned trucks and dispatchers, APUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in every truck. FREE retirement program and more. Call 800684-9140 x2 or visit us at www.biggexpress.com CDL-A Drivers - Dry Van and Flatbed! Top Miles, New Equipment, Regular Hometime. $500 Sign-On for Flatbed. Benefits after 30 days. CDL GRADUATES NEEDED. 866-863-4111.

CLASS A DRIVERS NEEDED Midwest Regional 38 to 40 CPM Paid Orientation Paid from 1st Dispatch Full Benefits $1,500 SIGNON ONLINE TRANSPORT 877-997-8999 www.DriveForOnline.com

Real Estate More on following page...

Call for a Bidders Packet or Visit our Web-site.

431 E. 4 TH S T ., M T . V ERNON , IN

9-3 HELP WANTED (DRIVERS) â&#x20AC;&#x153;You got the drive, We have the Directionâ&#x20AC;? OTR Drivers - APU Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass. Pets/passenger policy. Newer equipment. 100% NO Touch.

1-800-528-7825 $1500 SIGN ON BONUS - Company Drivers - Van & Flatbed. Home Time. Tons of Freight. Excellent Pay. Electronic Logs. Great Benefits & Dispatchers. 800321-7375. www.perkinsspecialized.com Big G Express Inc. Currently hiring OTR Drivers.

Good equipment, home most weekends. Option to run the

Ken Johnson 449-6488

2Pc QUEEN PILLOW TOP mattress set. Never Used. In plastic $139 Sacrifice 812598-3268 7Pc. Bedroom set. New. Cherry finish W/Queen Pillow Top mattress set. $629 Great deal 812-483-5029

3Pc King Pillow Top mattress set New! Still wrapped w/warranty $229 812-401-4675 3Pc Living Room set SOFA LOVESEAT RECLINER Stain resistant Micro-Fiber New! Can separate $599 812483-3570 tfn

Real Estate More on following page...

Monica Kittinger 838-9802

Delene Schmitz 483-0785

Julia Vantlin 455-0461

kitt-01@insightbb.com

1 Dogwood Place 1251 Tanglewood 133 Cub Cove 3687 N Caborn Rd 10915 Grandview 2120 Bridges Lane 4 br, 3/2 ba, 3 car gar 5 br, 3 1/2 ba, 1 1/2 story brick 2-3 br, 2 ba, Â 2000+ sq ft 3-5 br, 3 ba, 2 1/2 car gar 4-5 br, 3 ba, 2842 sq ft 4-5 br, 3 ba, 4 car gar $474,900 MLS #176387 $272,900 MLS #186391 $246,900 MLS #184978 $179,900 MLS #181939 $179,900 MLS #185998 $154,900 MLS #185011

1229 Mockingbird 1232 Oriole Circle 1221 Mockingbird 1620 Terrace Drive 7510 Indian Mound Rd 745 Smith Road 3 br, 2 ba, 2 car gar 4 br, 3 ba, 2 1/2 car gar 3 br, 2 1/2 ba, 2 1/2 car gar 4 br, 2 1/2 ba, 2 1/2 car gar 4 br, 2 1/2 ba, 3 car gar 3-4 br, 2 ba, full bsmt $154,900 MLS #184421 $149,900 MLS #184270 $124,900 MLS #183124 $118,500 MLS #185638 $117,400 MLS #182325 $105,900 MLS #177124

230 W. 8th St. 115 N. Saw Mill 8925 Robb Rd., Poseyville 2500 Holler Road 631 E 5th St 626 Mulberry 3-5 br, bsmt, 2 car gar Remodeled 3 br, 1 1/2 ba 3 br, 1900+ sq ft, 1.5A 3 br, 2 1/2 ba, 2 1/2 car gar 3 br, 2 full ba, lg kitchen 3 br, 2 ba 2 1/2 car gar MLS#185194 MLS #185911 $84,900 MLS #186125 $82,900 $89,900 MLS #180644 $89,900 MLS #184203 $69,900 MLS #180416 $86,400

227 Pearl 415 W. 3rd St. 409 Country Homes Ct. 423 Canal 714 W. 7th Street 421 W 2nd Street 3 br, 1210 sq ft, det gar 4 br, 1 ba, 1532 sq ft 4 br, 2 ba, lg det gar 3 br, 1 1/2 ba, det gar 3 br, 1 1/2 ba, 1139 sq ft 4 br, 1 ba, 1 1/2 car det gar MLS #164841 $39,900 MLS #164844 $64,000 MLS #186720 $54,900 MLS #184938 $49,900 MLS #187351 $49,900 MLS #164847 $44,900

714 W. 2nd Street 1112 W. 2nd St. 329 W. 8th Street 423 W 8th Street 718 West 7th Street 1102/1104 Locust St. 2 story commercial bldg 2 bedroom, 2 ba 2 br, 1 ba, new flooring 2 lg br, 2 ba, nice!

Duplex with 2 br, 2 ba each unit Up to $3000 Closing Cost Allow.

MLS #178296 $29,900 MLS #164842 $23,900 MLS #177711 $38,900 MLS #170492 $34,900 MLS #185498 $18,900 MLS #164846 $17,000

WWW.SHRODEREALESTATE.COM

PAGE B7 • DECEMBER 27, 2011

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

CLASSIFIED ADS CLASSIFIED RATES: • No refunds or cash credit will be given for ads cancelled before the scheduled issue(s).

CORRECTIONS:

PLACEMENT:

Bold Headings $1.00 ALL CAPPED HEADINGS $1.00 Blind P.O. Box $7.50 Borders $1.00 (placed on non-business ad)

Happy / Special Ads: • Two column picture ad $30.00

Page 2 of 2

TO PLACE AN AD: CALL 1-812-682-3950 OR EMAIL: ads801@sbcglobal.net

The Posey County News reserves the right to place all ads at its discretion.

No placement guarantee is implied.

Advertisers: Please check the first insertion of your ad for any errors.

The Posey County News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion. Advertisers should report any error immediately for correction of next insertion. Call 812-682-3950 or 812-682-3951 or FAX correction to 812-682-3944.

1 week: $7.50 2 weeks: $9.50 3 weeks: $11.50 4 weeks: $13.50

• Prices above are for ads with 15 words or less.

• Additional words are 20¢ each per insertion.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST

• Deadline for all display advertising is Thursday at 12 noon • Deadline for all classified listings is Thursday at 12 noon • Cancellation notices for all advertising must be given no later than Friday at 10:30 a.m.

DEADLINES:

Indiana Classified Advertising Network (ICAN) Ads DAY! 1-866-467-1836 Experienced Tanker/Flatbed Drivers! *Strong Freight Network *Stability *Great Pay Every Second Counts!

Call Today! 800-277-0212 or www.primeinc.com pick up from 12/18/2011 FOREMOST TRANSPORT is looking for Flatbed, Haul & Tow and Pickup Owner Operators. Must own your equipment. Call 866764-1601 or www.foremosttransport.com OTR Company Driver, Class A CDL, 1 yr. experience a must, home most weekends, full benefits. Regal Transportation - Agents for Greatwide Dallas Mavis.

812-937-7700 Stone Belt Freight Lines Needs Owner Operators Now! Run 48 & Canada.

Percentage Plus 100% Fuel Surcharge. Plate Program & Insurance Available. Call Kelsy, 1-800-489-2332.

INSTRUCTION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Graduate in 4 Weeks!

FREE Brochure. CALL NOW! 1-800-532-6546 Ext.

837 www.ContinentalAcademy.com MEDICAL Bad Teeth? Extractions and Immediate Dentures while you sleep. Take one small pill. Low fees. Dr. Levin. Info and photos: www.sleepdental.net 317596-9700 REAL ESTATE Near Crane. Nice private lake front 2 BR, 2BA. Great views, fishing, screened porch, beach, dock, pole barn, HVAC. All utilities, low expenses. Christmas Special $139,900 (812) 4591816 SPORTING GOODS / GUNS & HUNTING / MISCELLANEOUS GUN SHOW!! Kokomo, IN - Dec. 31st & Jan. 1st, Johanning Civic Center, US Highway 31, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3 For information call 765993-8942 Buy! Sell! Trade!

WANTED TO BUY WANTED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Paying up to $20.00 per 100 strips. Call 1-888-659-9596 www.diabeticteststripswanted.com

For Rent / Lease Taking aplications for a 1BR Townhouse in New Harmony. Call 812-682-4861 or 812-457-5266 1/10 or 812-457-2846.

Poseyville Apartment for Rent: 2 BR Duplex. 135 Sharp Street. $450/mo. $300 deposit. Call 812483-9170 or 812-204-6260.

2/7 Poseyville: For rent or possi- Big Creek Apartments are now accepting applications for nice 2/7 ble lease, 3 BR 2 BA, centrally 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Call 812-985-9652 located, $600 month & $550 deposit. Call 812-480-5010 or 1/3 812-874-2288.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Apartment Living At Its Best 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments 3 Bedroom Townhouses • Total Electric • Water Included • Appliances Furnished • Laundry Facility on Site • Rent Based on Income • Immediate Occupancy with Approved Application

RN's and LPN's. Full and Part time positions. Apply in person at: New Harmonie Healthcare Center. 251 Hwy 66 New Harmony, IN 47631 12/27

PLEASANTVIEW OF CYNTHIANA Nice, Safe, Clean Affordable Housing...

See What We Have For You And Your Family! * * * * * * * *

Your Home Should Be Your Castle!

For information contact:

Southwind Apartments 465 W. 9th St. Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

Phone (812) 838-2088

Help Wanted

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW PLACE TO CALL HOME?

1 Bedroom Apartments Available Laundry Facilities on site Off Street Parking Stove & Refrigerator Furnished Rental Assistance Available Rent Based Income Warm, Cozy, Friendly Atmosphere Equal Housing Opportunity

APARTMENTS LOCATED AT:

10356 Poplar Street • Cynthiana, IN 47612 Jim Fetscher • Site Manager • (812) 845-3535 Call For Application -Immediate Occupancy for Qualified Applicant

Baked Goods Homemade Pies and Noodles, Divinity, hard candy, fudge & peanut brittle. Contact Mona Wallis at 812-6305540.

12/29 Pies, Cakes, Streusels, Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Yeast Breads, Quick Breads, Dinner Rolls, Special Orders.

Call us for your holiday baking needs!!! Spring Branch Farm & Bakery. Poseyville, IN. 812-270-2079.

12/29

FIND US ONLINE AT:

Puzzles

Last Weeks Solution

Driver - Dry and Refrigerated. Single source dispatch.

No tractor older than 3 years.

Daily Pay! Various hometime options. CDL-A, 3 months current OTR experience.

800-414-9569. www.driveknight.com Driver - NEW CAREER FOR THE NEW YEAR! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! No credit check! Top Industry pay/quality training, 100% Paid CDL Training 800-326-2778 www.JoinCRST.com Driver Trainees Needed Now! Learn to drive for TMC Transport! $700 per week!

No experience needed! Local CDL Training! Job ready in 15 days! 1-877-649-3156 Drivers - CDL-A DRIVE WITH PRIDE Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Drivers! CDL & 6mo. OTR exp. REQ’D USA TRUCK 877-521-5775 www.usatruck.jobs DRIVERS, WERNER NEEDS YOU! IMMEDIATE OPPS AWAIT! No CDL? No Prob! 16-Day Training Avail w/ Roadmaster CALL TO-

PoseyCountyNews.com

Sudoku and Crossword

Sudoku of the Week

12/27

The solution to last week’s puzzle:

Real Estate

Misc. For Sale

For Sale: 10413 Hidden Valley Rd. Mt. Vernon, 3BR/2BA, 1612 sq ft. bi-level with lots of updates. Nearly a half acre, built in 1981. Awesome neighborhood, $137,900 reduced $10,000! Near Old Stucco House off the Lloyd. Call 4492915.

12/27

Like NEW, only used 2 weeks: Electric Hospital Bed with Mattress, Wheelchair w/ Leg Extenders, Bedside Commode. $500 for all, or will separate. 812-874-3167 12/27

Real Estate FOR SALE

Crossword of the Week

HOUSE FOR RENT $550.00 per month Corner of St. Phillips Rd and Highway 66 2 Bedroom One Bath Main Level with lots of Parking Recently remodeled.

Call Cindy at 457-7645

15 MINUTES WEST OF EVANSVILLE Wonderful home just minutes west of Evansville that backs up to farm fields. Includes 1215 sq ft on the main floor with 512 sq ft in basement bringing the total to OVER 1700 SQ FEET! This 3 bedroom 3 bath home has finished basement with full fireplace and walks out to great open half acre yard. Many recent updates includes roof, and flooring just to name a few. Only $149,900. Call Andy 449-8444

WADESVILLE/BLAIRSVILLE AREA Brick home 10 minutes west of Evansville in Eastlake Subdivision. 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 baths with Brick fireplace in large living room. Backyard is fenced and includes a yard barn and gazebo for enjoying the fall air. Home is vacant and available for immediate possession. $119,900 Call Tony 457-2643

Andy Rudolph Tri County Realty 1-812-449-8444 1-812-426-1426

CLUES ACROSS 1. Easy as 1-2-3 4. Goat and camel hair fabric 7. A women undergarment 10. British bathrooms 12. Assemblages of parts into one entity 14. Semitic fertility god 15. Dull & uninteresting 16. Yemen capital 17. Stare impertinently 18. Banished persons 20. Heart failure & energy supplement 22. Reduction in force 23. Women’s ___ movement 24. Polynesian wrapped skirt 26. Double-reed instruments 29. Own (Scottish) 30. Summer window dressings 35. Many not ands 36. Paddle 37. Being a single unit 38. Silly behavior 44. Insecticide 45. A blank area 46. Reduces stress 48. Morning moisture 49. Tear away roughly 50. Elevated 53. Cristobalite

12/27

56. Baseball’s Ruth 57. Indian monetary unit 59. Contest of speed 61. Having a slanted direction 62. Gross receipts 63. A river in NE Spain 64. The brain and spinal cord (abbr.)

65. Dynegy Inc. on NYSE

66. Japanese monetary unit CLUES DOWN 1. Vestment worn by priests 2. The trunk of a tree 3. Transmission line cable 4. Freshwater duck genus 5. Bulk storage container 6. Oil obtained from flowers 7. Shopping containers 8. Abnormal breathing

9. Brew 11. Bake eggs in their shells 12. Serviceable 13. A person in the navy 14. A child’s slight injury 19. Fain 21. Supports trestletree 24. Parian Chronicle discovery site 25. Greek famous for fables 27. Farcical afterpiece 28. Dispatches by mail 29. Hall of Fame (abbr.)

31. Aah 32. Unnaturally pale 33. Before 34. Fixed in one’s purpose 39. Madames 40. Frosts 41. City drains 42. Baseball playoff 43. Cruise 47. Steeple 50. Precipitation 51. Ancient Greek rhetorician 52. A unit of two 53. Viewed 54. Taxis 55. 4840 square yards 56. London radio station 58. Perform work regularly 60. Longest geological time

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE B8

For all of your Business Directory needs Call: 1-812-682-3950 Email: ads801@sbcglobal.net or Fax 1-812-682-3944

FEATURED DIRECTORY AD:

Beauty

Automobile Detailing

RANKIN AUTO DETAIL Makes a GR GREAT Christmas Gift!!!

Make sure your vehicle is protected this winter with a Nice Wax or Complete Detail!

Call RANKIN AUTO DETAIL 812-874-3314 Interior & Exterior Detailing

Home Improvement/Maintenance/Construction

Beauty Salon / Barbershops

Cable TV and Internet

CALL CHARLEY FOR...

ROOFING • ROOM ADDITIONS PLUMBING • ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS NEW HOMES • WE HAVE LOTS CHARLES LAWRENCE HOMES INC. 1-812-838-3204

Legal & Finance

TO PLACE AN AD

HERE

Specialty Cakes

CALL 812-682-3950 TODAY! Phone (812) 963-5700

NOW ACCEPTING

JAMES REYNOLDS Complete Home & Business Repair

Automotive Sales/ Repair / Towing Services

Maintenance & Remodeling • Free Estimates • Insured Services Need minor repairs or home advisement? Call me.

10110 John Will Rd. Wadesville, IN 47638

READ IT FIRST...

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

TO PLACE AN AD

HERE

CALL 812-682-3950 TODAY! 8/31

Kueber Cabinet Shop Personal Care

Customized Services

Brenda’s Beauty Shoppe

NOTTINGHAM WOOD BARN

119 S. Locust • Poseyville, IN

874-2447

Custom Built Cabinets.

Cabinet Refacing and Countertops

1-812-838-5813

Jerry & Venita Highway 65 • Cynthiana, IN (one mile North of I-64)

845-2860

Entertainment

Furniture Specialties:

Self Defense - Martial Arts 11/30

Strip

Brenda Garris

Repair Refinish Chair Tightening, Chair Caning

Owner/Operator 10/31

Customized Services 10/31

Call for free catalog

Custom embroidery for your school, group, team, club, organization or corporation.

8900 HWY 65 • Cynthiana, IN Toll Free: 1-800-776-1194 • Fax: 1-800-776-1199

WANTING TO PLACE AN AD? CALL US AT 812-682-3950

VISIT US ONLINE AT: POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS

DECEMBER 27, 2011 • PAGE B9

United Methodist van drivers spread spirit of Christmas year round

In 1998, First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon bought the 15-passenger van still driven today for church-related activities. Many of the van’s 70,000 miles have been logged by three van drivers: First UMC members Beuford Deig, Bob Beste and Jerry Rutledge. The three amigos have brought joy into many lives as the church chauffeurs.

All natives to Posey County, Deig and Beste graduated from Mount Vernon High School shortly before Rutledge graduated from Poseyville High School. Deig and Rutledge became friends while working together at General Electric, from where they retired.

Rutledge became friends with

DEC. 15-DEC. 21, 2011

Beste, well-known for his cabinetry work, during their retirement. They gather now as regulars for morning coffee at the church.

All three men joined First UMC as adults, with Beste holding the longest tenure as a member there. In fact, he and Deig were the first two church van drivers recruited in 1998. A relative latecomer, Rutledge signed on to help in 2007.

The van’s first few trips brought Solarbron residents to and from First UMC church services. Now, church members drive their own cars in personal ministry to those wanting a ride to church.

Over the years, numerous road trips have brought Deig, Beste and Rutledge friends from near and far,

on pleasure trips and on mission trips.

Just a couple of weeks ago, for example, a group of church members traveled on the van to the popular Patti’s Restaurant in Southern Kentucky to view the Christmas lights and decorations as well as to enjoy a juicy pork chop. Likewise, the church youth have enjoyed trips to Holiday World and Paoli Peaks. Even preschoolers at Susanna Wesley have taken a turn on the van for their field trips.

At other times, the van has delivered church members to help their neighbors. Twice, it’s gone in ministry to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. It’s made repeated trips to Mountain Mission, Tennessee, to take clothing and comfort to the poor in Appalachia. Most often now, the van

serves the Bridges of Hope ministry, which offers fair-trade merchandise from other countries, at local craft fairs and festivals.

Deig, Beste and Rutledge keep no fixed schedule for driving the van.

It just depends on who is available.

Deig and his wife Rosa Lee enjoy time with her three sons and their six grandchildren and look forward to holding the first great grandchild expected early in 2012. Just as dear are the two children, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren of Bob and Marjorie Beste. Jerry and Susan Rutledge also cherish their three children and eight grandchildren,

two of the grandchildren gained through marriage.

In spite of busy times with their large families, the three men always meet the needs of their First United Methodist Church family as well.

Driving the church van just takes them a little farther down the road on their journey to their final home.

SERVING THE EVANSVILLE & TRI-STATE AREA • EVANSVILLETHRIFTYNICKEL.COM

PAGE 3 B

PAGE B10 • DECEMBER 27, 2011

THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM

’S N O S A E S

S G N I T E GRE From Your Friends @ NEW HARMONIE HEALTHCARE!

812-682-4104 • 251 HIGHWAY 66, NEW HARMONY, IN 47631 VISIT US ONLINE AT: WWW.NEWHARMONIEHEALTHCARE.COM

Consider the Value!

Thanks to the generosity of Charles & Molly Ford, the monthly cost for living in The Home is considerably less than other licensed Assisted Living Facilities.

Take a look at our prices: Only $1,820 per month for a Small Room Only $2,120 per month for a Large Room

AutoTeller ATM deposits made EASY

Fast. Insert your cash or checks right into the AutoTeller ATM. No envelope or deposit slip required!

Accurate. The AutoTeller screen will verify the total amount of your deposit, including checks and currency. You will also receive a receipt with images of any deposited checks.

Convenient. Deposit checks or cash at any First Bank AutoTeller 24 hours a day.

No need to come inside!

First Bank checking account and debit or ATM card required for check and cash depositing capability. Cash availability based upon available balance in account prior to ATM deposit.

6960 FRONTAGE RD. • POSEYVILLE 812-847-1900 • WWW.FIRSTBANK.BZ

Included Services:

• 24 Hr Nursing Service • Medication Administration • • Emergency Call Service • Three Meals Daily • • Weekly Housekeeping Service • Utilities • • Activity Programming • Secure Parking • • Scheduled Transportation • Maintenance Services • • Free Cable Television • Beautiful Historical Building • • Historical Community With Theatrical Performances • • Movie Theatre • Antique And Specialty Shops •

Elegant, Assisted Living for Ladies Charles Ford Memorial Home charlesfordhome@sbcglobal.net Phone: 812-682-4675 Fax: 812-682-4676 920 S. Main St. P.O. Box 395 New Harmony, IN 47631

WWW.CHARLESFORDHOME.COM

We have on the spot financing, regardless of credit history! we have lenders ready to meet your needs!

STOCK# 15924 16077 16140 16201 16213 16222 16247 16261 16262 16289 16288 16348 16350 16354 16371 16376 16377 Y28 Y31 Y41 Y47 Y50 Y56 Y60 Y61 Y68 Y72 Y75 Y78 Y79 Y81 Y82 Y85 Y86 Y88 Y91 Y92 Y93

NOMENCLATURE: ‘04 Chrysler PT Cruiser ‘07 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab w/leather ‘10 Ford Fusion ‘07 Jeep Wrangler 2 door 4x4 ‘06 Ford F-150 XL T Super Cab ‘09 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually ‘08 Ford Crown Victoria ‘05 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 ‘10 Chevy Malibu ‘09 Chevy Silverado LT1 Crew Cab 4x4 ‘09 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 ‘08 Chevy Impala ‘10 Mercury Grand Marquis ‘08 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 ‘09 Lincoln MKX ‘10 Lincoln MKS ‘08 Ford F-150 Lariat Super Crew ‘10 Ford Edge ‘10 Mercury Milan Premier ‘10 Ford Fusion SE. ‘10 Ford Edge Limited ‘08 Ford Edge SEL ‘11 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 ‘10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4 door ‘10 Chrysler Town & Country Touring (Black) ‘06 Ford F-150 Lariat Super Crew ‘08 Ford F-150 XL T Extended Cab 4x4 ‘11 Ford Focus SE ‘11 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4 ‘10 Ford Taurus SEL ‘10 Ford F-150 XL T Super Cab 4x4 ‘11 Ford Taurus SEL ‘10 Ford Fusion ‘10 Chrysler Town & Country Touring ‘11 Ford Focus SE ‘11 Ford Focus SEL ‘11 Ford Escape XL T (Gold) ‘11 Ford Escape XL T (Blue)

N.A.D.A. BOOK PRICE: $7,250.00 $15,750.00 $18,100.00 $18,300.00 $17,325.00 $31,600.00 $15,350.00 $12,550.00 $15,900.00 $27,700.00 $22,350.00 $16,175.00 $18,800.00 $21,400.00 $27,825.00 $30,350.00 $25,450.00 $27,895.00 $20,250.00 $17,700.00 $29,600.00 $20,750.00 $26,875.00 $25,625.00 $20,625.00 $19,900.00 $23,375.00 $17,150.00 $26,875.00 $22,400.00 $29,875.00 $26,225.00 $17,075.00 $20,625.00 $17,150.00 $19,225.00 $23,350.00 $23,350.00

WHITE COUTY

OUR PRICE: $6,995.00 $12,995.00 $17,900.00 $17.950.00 $15,995.00 $25,995.00 $13,995.00 $9,995.00 $14.900.00 $23,995.00 $17,995.00 $12,995.00 $16,900.00 $20,500.00 $22,995.00 $26,995.00 $22,995.00 $24,995.00 $17,995.00 $16,900.00 $25,995.00 $19,400.00 $24.995.00 $23,995.00 $18,995.00 $18,700.00 $22,995.00 $14,995.00 $24,995.00 $21,500.00 $25,995.00 $24,995.00 $15,995.00 $18.995.00 $14,995.00 $14,995.00 $20,995.00 $20,995.00

FORD AND CHRYSLER 1337 IL Highway 1 Carmi, Illinois • 1-618-382-4611

YOU SAVE $$$!

YOU SAVE $$$!

WITH THESE PRICES...

WE ARE THROWING OUT THE BOOK!