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Tuesday February 21, 2012
Volume 132 Edition 8
North Posey Schools to see upgrades By Valerie Werkmeister Improvements will soon begin at two of the four schools within North Posey’s folds. Members of the MSD of North Posey approved a ‘honey-do list’ of improvements that would make any man squirm. They approved a combined project at the high school and North Elementary at a cost of $415,000 submitted by Arc Construction. Superintendent Dr. Todd Camp was also given the authority to approve any necessary change orders to keep the project on track. New flooring will be installed by Greer’s Flooring America in six classrooms and the hallway at North Elementary at a cost of $12,315. In addition, $310,000 in various project costs was approved. Those projects include the repair
Meet the Demo Candidates The Posey County Democrat Women’s Club will sponsor Meet Your Candidates at Democrat Headquarters in Mount Vernon on February 23 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and meet local Democrat candidates.
Demos to replace Butler Members of the Democratic Central Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2010, at 7 p.m. at Democratic Headquarters to appoint a replacement for David Butler who is resigning the position.
Annual Chamber event set The Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana will be hosting the annual, Report to the Posey County Business Community dinner. This event will be held at the New Harmony Conference Center on February 29, 2012, 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per Chamber member and $40 per non-member. Please contact Brittaney Johnson, Posey County Administrative Director, at 8383639 or at atbjohnson@ccswin. com for reservations.
and re-painting of the track, tennis courts and parking lots; Motz Construction to purchase the materials to improve the baseball dugouts with labor to be provided by volunteers, electric to be added to the bleachers in the main and auxiliary gym by Paddock; Harshaw Trane will upgrade the unit ventilation at North Elementary; Mounts Electric will rewire the FACS room and Mr. Fence will replace the west fence and gate around the football field. School administrators, teachers and staff are exemplifying North Posey’s generous spirit by donating leave days to high school athletic director, Virgil Ferguson. He is waiting on a liver transplant. As word has spread throughout the school corporation of Ferguson’s need, the superintendent’s office
has received numerous offers from other staff members. They hope to be able to provide him with enough paid leave days to complete the 2011-2012 contract. They are also hopeful that Ferguson will be able to return to work during the 20122013 school year. Three new International buses will be purchased from Midwest Transit at a cost of $87,223. They will also receive $2,700 for the sale of the 1999 bus and $33,000 for the 2007 bus. Board members approved an adjustment to the school calendar in May. A potential makeup day scheduled on May 7 must be moved to May 23 due to the ISTEP and ECA testing schedule. They also approved the 2013-2014 school calendar as presented by Camp.
Posey County Immunization Clinics: February 22, 2012 at the Coliseum in Mount Vernon from 2 until 4 p.m. Please bring shots records with you. No appointment needed for this clinic.
RGRG dinner is Feb. 25 The RGRG Steak Dinner and Auction is Saturday, February 25 at the Ribeyre Gym from 5 until 7 p.m. Be sure and make plans to attend this important money raising event for the restoration of the Ribeyre Gym.
The body of long-time New Harmony fireman and New Harmony icon Ivan Alsop makes its final ride on the old New Harmony fire truck. According to several attending the funeral, the heart breaker was when at the end of the packed house funeral service at the Ribeyre Gym, the organist played the New Harmony school song, and after a few chords, someone in the back began to clap to the beat, then everyone stood up and clapped along. The end of an Icon and the school - just seemed fitting. Photo submitted
Indoor rummage sale set
North Elementary Dance set North Elementary “Groovy Dance” with a 70s theme is on Friday, February 24 from 6:30-9 p.m. All New Harmony fifth and sixth grade students are warmly invited to attend.
NHS group formed The New Harmony School Board has formed a committee to plan celebrating and honoring New Harmony School, to give input to where/how memorabilia should be stored, and to explore the use of items. Committee members are Carolyn Stone, Fred Frayser, Becky Smyth, Dawn Worman, Mellissa Peerman, Larry Kahle, Gene Culliver, Rick Johnson, Alison Norfleet, Kendall Morris, Kendall Wilson, Andrew Wilson and Fran Thoele.
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Schum Monuments hired to help with work to restore and preserve Maple Hill
Clinics are scheduled
There will be an indoor rummage sale held at the Posey County Community Center on the Posey County Fairgrounds, March 3 from 8 a.m. to noon For more information or to sign up as a vendor, contact the Posey County Community Center at: 682-3716 or by e-mail at: poseyccc@gmail.com.
North Posey Junior High principal, Steve Kavanaugh, presented a request to adjust the seventh grade curriculum to eliminate honors classes, with the exception of math. Kavanaugh explained it is difficult to assess sixth grade students at an elementary level in order to decide who is eligible for seventh grade honors classes. Math will still be included at an honors level to help prepare seventh grade students for eighth grade algebra. Board members decided to table this request in order to obtain additional information. Several field trip requests were approved including a new request to take interested high school students to Washington, D.C. for the
By Rhys Mathew At the Feb. 16 meeting, the New Harmony Town Council discussed hiring Schum Monuments to assist with some improvements to Maple Hill Cemetery. Several stones need work to protect and preserve their condition, and the board will also research new guidelines and restrictions to better protect stones. Schum Monuments will be contracted at $30 per hour to assist with a workday this spring. The council expects the new fire station to be completed sometime in the middle of March. The council approved the purchase of an air compressor for $430 for the new building. The compressor in the current building will be used by town maintenance. The council also discussed pricing for the parking lot at the new station, which is expected to be around $6800. During the meeting, it was decided that a winddamaged barn at the intersection of Main Street and
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New Harmony bids farewell to Rappite basketball, icon By Steve Joos A moment of silence was observed prior to the start of Tuesday’s game in memory of longtime New Harmony resident and Rappite booster Ivan Alsop, who died on Feb. 11. After the moment of silence, fans were invited to repeat a trademark phrase of Alsop’s, “Ah, boo ref!” That exclamation was also printed on the back of commemorative t-shirts that were available Saturday, as emotional overflow crowd watched the last home boys’ basketball game in New Harmony’s history. The visiting Red Hill Salukis posted a 77-62 victory over the
Rappites, but saluting the school seemed to be as much of a highlight as the game. Past players, cheerleaders and athletes were recognized at halftime, with one of the school’s retiring teachers presenting the oldest alumni attending from each group. Longtime kindergarten teacher Peggy Meyer presented an award to Donald and Carol Stone (Classes of 1948 and ’49, respectively) as the oldest attending band members, while veteran coach David Omer was honored by retiring science teacher Lois Gray. Omer, an Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame member who directed Washington to the 2005 Class 3A state championship (winning
on a dramatic long-range bucket by Luke Zeller) was also recognized along with former coach Larry Kahle, who coached the school’s only Sectional champions, the 2001-02 volleyball and girls’ basketball squads. Former boys’ coach Rick Johnson invited the members of those teams on the floor to be with Kahle and presented an award to the oldest former boys’ basketball player in attendance, his father Choppy Johnson (’45). Phyllis Wessel (’49) and Sally Huck (’51) were honored as the oldest former cheerleaders in attendance, while Caroline Neville Leffler (’80) was the oldest former girls’ hoop player in attendance.
Retiring teachers Ritz Reynolds, Sherri Underwood and Lisa Smith made those presentations. As for the game, Red Hill blew out to a 26-10 lead after the first quarter and never really looked back. The Rappites cut things back a little at halftime, but still trailed 37-23. Then the Salukis stretched things back to 59-38 after three quarters. Little praised the team’s work ethic despite the loss and added that many of the former coaches at the game complemented the Rappites’ level of desire, especially after a 13-4 run late in the game made the score a bit more respect-
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Fundraisers planned Abi Bloodworth, of Mount Vernon, is battling cancer, which has spread to her lungs and has become inoperable. Her big dream, besides being healed, is to see Hawaii. She’s been saving for years and now her friends and family are banding together to help her get there. There will be a fundraising fair to help Abi win her Dream Trip with businesses including Baubles by Ellie, Thirty-One, Mary Kay, Bell B Cakes and Confections, and Paradise Candles of Hawaii. The event will be held at the Alexandrian Public Library on Feb. 26 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Former members of the New Harmony boys’ basketball teams down through the years were honored at half-time of New Harmony’s final home game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. In front is “Choppy” Johnson, oldest living New Harmony Rappite alum. Rappite pride was out in force as the school will close at the end of the current school year. Photo by Zach Straw
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At right: Past and present members of the New Harmony School Band played in unison during Saturday night’s game. It was New Harmony School’s last basketball home game, and the occasion was honored by recognizing many past and present members of the band, coaches, cheerleaders, and basketball players. Photo by Zach Straw. Find more photos of this set on our Facebook page...
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North Elementary Girls’ Robotics Team prepares for this Saturday’s competition at Helfrich Park. The team, chosen for their scientific aptitude, consists of Keeli Farrar, Jazmyn Liebhart, Mayli Englert and Samantha Ours. The robot, fondly named Francis, is equipped with ultrasonic, color and touch sensors. Photo by Zach Straw.
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By Rhys Mathew The New Harmony School Board announced the plan for distribution of sentimental items in the school at the Feb. 9 board meeting. Artwork will be given back to the artists and any items donated “In Memory” of alumni will be given to the family of that alumnus. Rappite memorabilia will be given to the New Harmony School Committee. The New Harmony School Committee is organizing an online auction to sell some of this memorabilia, so alumni will have the chance to purchase items such as their old basketball jersey or cheerleading uniform. The online auction will be held in May, and items will be available for pick-up on Alumni Weekend. So far, 210 items have been tagged for the auction. The Board voted to transfer $120,000 into the Rainy Day Fund from the General Fund. As the year draws to a
close, the board will have to use the Rainy Day Fund to pay some salaries as funds decrease. The Board approved the use of the school building for All Star Driving School to hold driver’s education in the building. All Star Driving School will also hold class at North Posey High School, so students will be able to make up days they may miss at the other session. United Way will also use New Harmony School for their May 2 meeting. The Board also recognized those who have made donations recently. June Rister facilitated a donation from Walmart for Christmas items and the use of shopping carts for the Homecoming Parade. The Golden Rose donated the flowers given to the Homecoming Court. The next meeting of the Board will be Mar. 8 at 6 p.m. in the school library.
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OBITUARIES Ruby Poole Ruby (Turner) Poole, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Mount Vernon, Ind. on April 28, 1926 to Israel and Daisy (Russell) Turner. She was a lifetime member of Church of god Mission. She loved to study the Bible and was an active Prayer Warrior. Ruby had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Theron Hanmore, Sr.; her second husband, Louis Poole; brothers, William, Oscar, and Gerald Turner; sisters, Mary Alldredge, Martha Carroll, and Betty Walker. Ruby is survived by her sons, Steve Hanmore of Mount Vernon, Rev. Theron Jr. (Carol) Hanmore of Jefferson City, Mo.; grandchildren, Robert (Denise) Hanmore, Kelsey Hanmore, Cindy (Shawn) Nix, Kimberly (John) Holbrook, Steve (Lacy) Hanmore; great grandchildren, Stefani, Colton, and Megan Lindsey, Nathanial Hill, Austin and Averie Holbrook, Brooklynn, Hope and Nolan Hanmore, and Robert, Ryan and Reid Hanmore. Funeral services were held at noon on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. in Mount Vernon with burial following in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation was from 10 a.m. to noon service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of God Mission. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.
THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS Where obituaries are still free! Email them to dpearce263@aol.com Rappites say good-bye, from Page 1A Highway 69 will be dismantled by an artist for a display at the New Harmony Gallery. The artist will start work on March 16 and plans to work four weekends on the project. Also during the meeting, a representative from New Harmony School requested a street closure for this year’s prom. Tavern Street will be closed from Main Street to the alley behind Ribeyre Gym on the evening of April 14 for the Grand March. The representative also requested that Murphy Park be closed for a Walk-a-thon on April 28 from 8 to 12. North Street will be closed from West Street to Arthur Street on April 18, 19 and 20 for Heritage Week. The council welcomed David Flanders to the Planning Commission. Flanders is replacing Jeff Smotherman. The board thanked Smotherman for his service. The New Harmony Town Council will meet again on March 15 at 5 p.m.
Ronald Campbell Ronald Blaine Campbell, 61 of Carmi, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Blaine Campbell and Minnie Mae Campbell (Balmer). Ron graduated with honors from SIC, 1994, Where he recieved his asc, degree in electronics. While attending he was a member of Phi-Betta- Lambda as parliamentarian, where he achieved National presidential honors for computer concepts and parliamentarian proceedures. Ron was an avid reader and computer expert. He liked to fish, camp and be outdoors. He tinkered with vehicles and piddled with electronics. If it broke, he could fix it. He loved spending time and getting visits from his kids and grandkids; cherishing every moment. He enjoyed the smallest of wonders in his life and was always appreciative of every small kindness from others. Ron leaves behind his children, Ronald Blaine Campbell, Jrs., Rhonda Lynn Lewis, Michael (Jennifer) Miles, Angela (Michael) Bono; sisters, Patricia (Bob) Amor, Brenda (Jeff) Wardeska, Donna Lutz; twelve grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 E. Fourth Street in Mount Vernon on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. Visitation was from noon until the time of the service.
Marcelene Ingram Marcelene “Marcie” Ingram, went to meet her Lord on February 19, 2012, at a local hospital. Marcie was a member of Westwood Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and taught Vacation Bible School. She enjoyed her family, quilting and helping people. She was also part of the Senior Adult Ministry. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Johnson and husband, Mike of Indiana, Reba Wilson and husband, Mark of Westlake; sons, Boots Newsom and wife Sherry of Sulphur, Tony Newsom of Missouri and Mike Ingram and wife, Donna of Westlake; sister, Faye Williams of Carthage, MS; brothers, Ted Smith and Lodis Smith of Virginia; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ingram; parents, Louie and Lena Malone Smith; sisters Ruth Peoples, Peggy Watkins Her funeral will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2012, at Hixson Funeral Home in Westlake. Burial will be at Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will begin Wednesday, 2 p.m.-9 p.m. and Thursday, 8 a.m. until service. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhome.com.
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PAT CONREY BENEFIT DINNER DANCE AND SILENT AUCTION Saturday, February 25, 2012. Doors open at 6 p.m. • Dinner served at 6:30 Posey County 4-H Community Center Chili • Sandwiches • Dessert • Drink All proceeds will go to Pat Conrey to help offset expenses incurred following a hunting accident. Silent auction and dance will begin around 7p.m.
Dinner tickets are $10 at the door Kids 10 and under get in free Raffle tickets for an H&R Ultra Slug 20 Gauge are being sold now for $10 per chance; they can also be purchased at the door. You do not have to be present to win the gun. If you would like to purchase a ticket or donate please call Abby Lindauer @ 812-431-7575
Rappites say good-bye, from Page 1A able. “Like all our home games this year, we had a tremendous crowd,” Little said. “I was really impressed, a lot of our alumni showed up, lot of those people have been coming out and supporting me. Everybody said the same thing. These kids really work hard every game.” Little had also stressed the importance of containing Red Hill’s Kale Whittaker and Cameron Lawson. So what happens?
Lawson burns the Rappites for 26 points, while Whittaker poured in 23, accounting for most of the team’s points, especially in the first half. Whitmore dropped in a game-high 29 points to pace the Rappites, while Matthews added 20 and Lange 12 as a part of another double-double with 10 rebounds. Caleb McDaniel put in the other points for New Harmony, which was without Thomas Steagall, who missed the game due to an illness.
Tyler Wright stepped and tried to fill in for Steagall defensively, Little said, adding that he was able to pull all his seniors late in the contest. “This was a good game,” the coach said. “This was a good atmosphere. Now we’ve got to get ready for our last game and the Sectional.” The coach went on to say that had Matthews and Lange been able to put together an effort like Saturday night’s, they might have been able to win more games this season.
Little also said that he was pleased to be able to finish his coaching career with a hard-working group, one which earned complements from former coaches, like Omer and Kahle. Tanner Seitzinger scored 10 points to give the Salukis three in double figures. The Rappites drew Cannelton and will face the Bulldogs in the semifinals of the Tecumseh Class 1A Sectional and will take on Cannelton for the third time this season on Friday, March 2.
instructional baseball camps at the high school. Ages 10-14 will be conducted on March 6 and 7. Ages six to nine will be held on March 8. •A request by Rick and Lisa Sellers to attend a mission trip to the Honduras on March 5-9, to help reconstruct dorms at the Faith Home Orphanage as well as distributing bibles. •A request by Barbara Lamble, North Elementary speech therapist to retire at the end of the school year. She has served the district for 40 years. •A request from Nicholas Berry to resign as the junior high track coach effective immediately. Christopher Barker was approved as his replacement. •A request by Janelle Burton to resign as the speech pathologist effective immediately. Sandy Junge was approved as her replace-
ment •Jenny Wiggins was hired as a temporary instructional aide for the remainder of the school year at North Elementary. •Tom Carl was hired as the junior varsity baseball coach. In addition, Darrick Wiggins, Ryan Neumann, Danny Embrey, Nick Berry and Damian Word will serve as volunteer coaches. •Jerry Redman, Jordan Redman, Kevin Wassmer and Lisa Garris were approved as volunteer softball coaches. •Rich Easterling was approved as the boys’ golf coach. Cheri Easterling will serve as the assistant coach. •Jennifer Werry was appointed to the library board to serve along with Linda Reising. The next regular board meeting will be held on March 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the school corporation office.
North Posey School, from Page 1A 2013 presidential inauguration on January 19-22, 2013. Brandon Barrett stated the trip will be offered to current high school juniors first and will be paid through fundraisers or the students’ themselves. Other field trips approved included a request by Mike Wassmer to take 41 FFA students to the Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY on February 15. JoBerta Campbell was approved to take four FCCLA students to the Indiana FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Indianapolis on March 2. Shannon Schickel and Pam Schmitt will take 32 high school and 25 junior high student council members to the Indiana State Student Council Representative Assembly and middle school convention in Indianapolis on March 15. The trip requires one school bus and one mini-bus with an overnight stay at the Comfort Inn in Plainfield, Ind. North Posey Cookin’ Friends were approved to use the high school for their annual fried chicken dinner fundraiser for the Relay for Life. Other facility use requests that were approved include the Next Step dance studio to use the high school gym on April 21, for the cheer expo and the North Posey Youth Soccer League to use the South Terrace gym on March 6, 20 and April 3, 17 and 24, for soccer skills training. Brandon Barrett’s request
to hold the second annual Valhalla 5K Run/Walk on April 28, was approved. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds will be donated to the high school athletic department. Other items that were approved by the board include: •A request by South Terrace (ST )principal Kelly Carlton to spend $550 of extracurricular funds on a document camera for the classrooms. •A request by Brooke Helfert to allow her son to attend South Terrace instead of North Elementary due to childcare reasons. •A request by Gary Gentil to conduct softball camps for girls ages nine to 14 on February 21 and 22 and a second camp for girls ages six to eight on February 23. Each camp will be held from 6-8 p.m. •A request by Kevin Smith to conduct a series of
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RETROSPECT Pages of the Past
Compilation by Haylee Moore
10 YEARS AGO,
25 YEARS AGO,
February 19, 2002 A blind-folded Mike Baehl drew the winning ticket of Evansville’s Bud Campbell in the North Posey Booster club’s 2002 Dodge Ram Truck. Sarah Mossberger, a 2000 graduate of North Posey High School, now a sohpmore at The University of Evansville and atending the sister school in Harlaxton England. She is the daughter of David and Ida Mossberger. Sarah Mossberger is majoring in literature and writing. She is also a member of Phi Mu Sorority.
February 18, 1987 North Posey Lady Vikings senior guard Kristie Talley, the school’s career scoring leader, enjoyed cutting down the net at the Gibson Southern Girls Regional Saturday night. The victory will send North Posey to Seymour for a chace to win Semistate this Saturday. Jeff and Connie Williams are proud to announce the birth of their first child, an 8-pound, 14 ounces, 21 inches long son named Bryce Jeffrey. He was born Feb 11 at 5:55 a.m.
50 YEARS AGO, February 16, 1962 In a seven-day candy sale recently, the North Posey Music Deparment netted over $500. Twenty-four teams, made up of high school and junior high school music students, sold over 800 bars of candy in the North Posey area. Winner of the $10 first prize for high individual sales was Barbara Nichol, a seventh grader from Cynthiana. Second prize of five dollars went to Irma Esche and the third prize was won by Diane Miller. Profits will be used for purchase of new choral and instrumental equipment and traveling expenses.
New Harmonie Healthcare’s Brittany Midgley serves up some Valentine cheer to resident Jean Hill, Monday Feb 13 at the annual candle light dinner at New Harmonie Healthcare Center. Photo submitted
PC Pound Puppies needs your help PC Pound Puppies is dedicated to our mission of improving the lives of stray and homeless dogs in Posey County. We have been no kill now for several years and will do everything within our power to remain that way. However, it does come at a cost. Sometimes an almost overwhelming cost. These dogs would not have stood a chance if they would have been a lot of other places, not to mention the heartworm positive dogs. Many, many shelters do not treat heartworms and if a dog comes in
positive it is euthanized. You can make an online donation through paypal at www.pcpoundpuppies. petfinder.com or mail your donation to PC Pound Puppies, P.O. Box 295, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620. ` Please spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the homeless pet population. Please visit us on Sundays at Pet Food Center north (in the Target complex at North Park) between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., where you can see many of the dogs from our shelter available for adop-
tion. New At The Shelter - German Shepherd, large male, picked up in New Harmony on 2/10. (Picture attached) - Chocolate lab female, wearing a chain collar. Picked up in Mount Vernon IGA parking lot on 2/18. For a complete listing of dogs at the shelter, please go to www.pcpoundpuppies. petfinder.com . You may also see pictures of all the dogs on display on the board in Dr. Jason Zieren’s office or in the window at Pet Food Center North. Our Wish List: Blankets, New Harmonie Healthcare Center crowned Gloria Cox and Gerald Taylor, Queen comforters, sleeping bags, of The Posey County Humane Society large towels, rugs, small and King of Hearts at the annual Valentine Party, Tuesday, Feb 14. Photo submitted dog beds and baby blankets, treats, bones / rawhides, dog toys, puppy chew toys, colAre you 18 years or older? you can spare just one weekPosey Humane Society is lars, dog crates, dog food, dog leashes, gas cards, and Would you like to help won- end day a month (more would in need of supplies. If you derful dogs and cats find for- be even better) please contact can help with a donation of gift cards. ever homes? If the answer is PHS at 812-838-3211 or go cat litter (any kind), bleach, yes to both questions, Posey online to volunteer@posey- paper towels or large trash Humane Society can use humane.org and request more bags it will be greatly apyour help. Petsmart Week- information. The Evansville preciated. Donations can be February 21 - Elizabeth end Adoption Volunteers are Petsmart Store is currently dropped off Monday – FriKoester, Keith Robinson, needed. As a Volunteer, you the nation’s highest adoption day 8 to 10 a.m. or between Raymond Patterson, Janet could transport animals to store in the Petsmart chain. 2 - 5 p.m. Wednesday – FriSlifer Hotz and Tom Rut- and from Petsmart as well as It will be a wonderful oppor- day. The shelter is also open ledge, Moriah Seifert, Zander help staff the Adoption Sta- tunity to make a difference on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 1 Husley, Myron Westfall, Law- tion in Petsmart. Posey Hu- in the life of a Posey County p.m. It is located at 6500 mane Society would like to dog or cat. Also, be sure to Leonard Rd. just east of rence Gosh and Phil Moss February 22 - Rheallynn be able to take animals to the check out the PHS web site Mount Vernon, Ind. For diHutchison, Nathan Kirk, Ran- Evansville Petsmart Store ev- for many other wonderful rections, please call 812-838Haus is a black male lab/pitt mix and is approx 7 months dy Kron and Jo Ann Lilleston ery Saturday and Sunday. If volunteer opportunities. 3211. old. February 23 - Jim Alsop, Support American Red Cross, donate blood in honor of Ivan Alsop Call The Posey Humane Society at 838-3211 to arrange Lillian Lindsey, Sheri PowHow to Donate Blood: license, or two other forms students and other donors 18 a time to look at your future pet. General public hours are ers, Krystal Stewart, Valerie Jennings, Stephan Blandford Simply call 1-800-RED of identification are required years of age and younger also Friday noon - 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. CROSS (1-800-733-2767) at check-in. Individuals who have to meet certain height and Lois Martin February 24 - Cheryl or visit redcrossblood.org to are 17 years of age (16 with and weight requirements. Austin, Todd P. Seibert, Ann- make an appointment or for parental permission in some Blood Donation Opportuniastasia Paige Patterson, Leigh more information. All blood states), weigh at least 110 ties: Posey County, March 3, Ann Reynolds, Marc Wolf types are needed to ensure a pounds and are in generally 2012 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., In reliable supply for patients. A good health may be eligible Honor Of Ivan Alsop, Main and Laretta Bambei February 25 Kay Giles, blood donor card or driver’s to donate blood. High school Street, New Harmony. Brandon Lee Jones, Amanda Feldman, Sharon Greenwood Jacquie Moutray By Cynthia Whitaker, when offices are open. For line Services page at www. February 26 - Barbara Social Security District example, many of our most socialsecurity.gov/onlineserGivens, Nicky Coomes, Cath- Manager, Evansville popular services are avail- vices. arine Ann Moye, Jonathan We’re in the dead of win- able online at www.socialseIf you’d like to be alerted Mortan Eileen Aldridge and ter. In many areas of the curity.gov. to office closings, that’s easy Brandon Pettyjohn country, that means that Find out what types of to do. Just visit www.soFebruary 27 - Tom Red- we could be in for some benefits you may be eligible cialsecurity.gov/emergency man, Laura Wilke, Allan rough weather. When se- for by using our benefits and subscribe to the page Brooks, Chelsey Danielle vere weather strikes, par- eligibility screening tool and by selecting the “Get email Parker, April Meyer, Rita ents of young children are then apply online. If you updates” link next to the red Heidi is a black female lab/pitt mix with white on her Conyers, Prudy Moore, Aus- well aware that they need to are already getting benefits, envelope. Then you’ll get an check for school closings as you can use our website to email alert any time there is chest and is approx 7 months old. tin Elpers and Josh Moore February 28 - Maia Mar- they prepare for the day. But sign up for direct deposit so a change, such as an office icle, Laura Bates, Glenn N. sometimes inclement weath- that your payments won’t be closing. 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Social Security’s office closings and emergency page provides information on specific offices that are closed due to weather and emergencies, as well as reminders about upcoming Federal holidays during which government offices are closed. The website also offers a link to a comprehensive list of Federal holidays throughout the year. To the right side of the page, you’ll find helpful resources from other governDINE IN -CARRY OUT - CATERING ment agencies, such as the 812-682-4BBQ (4227) Federal Emergency Man1023 Church Street. ALL YOU CAN EAT CATFISH agement Agency (FEMA) New Harmony, IN 47631 DINNER ON LENT FRIDAYS and the National Weather ONLY $9.99 for a limited time! Service. They can help you Hours: to prepare for weather emerTuesday-Thursday 11am-7pm FISH SANDWICH SPECIALS gencies before they happen. Friday & Saturday 11am-8:30pm DURING LUNCH HOURS We also provide informaSunday 11am-6:30pm tion about alternatives to visiting an office, helpful even
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United Way of PC helps local agencies Keith Spurgeon, President of the United Way of Posey County, announced that 21 local agencies that provide services to the people of Posey County will receive funding from the United Way of Posey County this year. Agencies included are: Albion Fellows Bacon Center - $ 13,860, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Posey County - $7,000, Boy Scouts of America – Buffalo Trace Council - $8,000, Catholic Charities - $8,000, Children’s Learning Center of Posey County - $25,000 (for Day Care Scholarships), Christian Church Day Care Center $29,000 (for Day Care Scholarships), Community Emergency Assistance - $27,000, ECHO Community Health Care - $7,875, Family Matters - $15,750, Homeless Shelter
of Mount Vernon - $17,850, Indiana Legal Services $10,000, Lampion Center $9,818, New Harmony Ministry Association - $6,353, Posey County Council on Aging - $51,000, Posey County Red Cross - $58,000, Posey County Rehabilitation Services - $67,200, Rehabilitation Center - $11,025, Salvation Army - $4,000, Visiting Nurse Association - $19,500, WNIN Radio Reading Program - $900, Willow Tree of Posey County - $10,450 Keith Spurgeon said that funding to local agencies was increased by 5% in addition to the contributions of $131,787.89 specifically designated by contributors. The United Way of Posey County also offers Information and Referral Assistance and a discount prescription
APL News Adult Winter Reading Program Our Adult Winter reading Program continues through 29. For each APL book read or audio-book listened to; you may enter your name in a drawing for prizes. You must be 18 or older to participate. Preschool Winter Reading Program This program will continue until March 2. This winter, cuddle up with your little one and join our winter read-to-me program. This program challenges you to read 100 picture books or board books to your preschool child (ages birth to 5 years). That’s about 3.5 books a day! You may register at the youth desk or bookmobile.
drug program, runs a local Gifts In Kind program, and funds 2-1-1 for Posey County. 2-1-1 is the easy-toremember telephone number to call for information on programs and referrals for assistance in Posey County. Spurgeon said, “Through our United Way, we are all helping to make sure that these programs and the services of these agencies to the people of Posey County are there when needed, to help ensure a strong community. Thank you to all the people, businesses, and industry of Posey County, whose continued support and generosity make this possible.” You can contact the United Way of Posey County at 8383637 or uwposey@sbcglobal. net for more information or to get involved.
By Stanley Campbell Book Discussion This February 21 at 1 p.m., the LITerally Speaking book discussion group will discuss Labor Day by Joyce Maynard. A beautiful, poignant tale of love, sex, adolescence, and devastating treachery as seen through the eyes of a young teenager—and the man he later becomes. APL Board Meeting The APL Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting on February 21 at 5:45 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Basic Knitting There is plenty of room to join us for this program on February 22 at 10 a.m. Cheryl Carroll will be at the library to demonstrate how to stitch during our
Susanna Wesley Nursery School of First United Methodist Church is collecting cans and pop tabs to benefit Mac Yeida. Blayke Reeley is seen here adding his tabs to the jar already collected. Students and their familes are showing support for the Yeida family. Photo submitted
Basic Knitting Program. She will teach casting on, knit and purl, and biding off techniques. Yarn will be provided and a limited number of size 8 needles will be available to borrow from the library. No registration is necessary but space is limited. Busy Hands We have a seat available for you on February 22 at 10 a.m. “Busy Hands” is a gathering of crafters we meet at 10 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month - unless the library is closed. If you quilt, knit, do tatting, crochet, etc. come and join the fun! The Laughs and Crafts Club Come to the library on February 23 at 3:45 p.m. for the next meeting of our Laughs and crafts Club. New plans are being made for fun and interesting programs, but you can count on….. Always a craft, Always a story, Always a snack and Always a good time! This is a special club featuring interactive stories, games, and crafts for kids who are in kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration required. Angry Birds On February 27 at 3:30 p.m. create your own Angry Bird and launcher and start racking up those game points. This program is for those in grades 6 – 12 only. Family Storytime This is a program that for the whole family to enjoy. On February 28 at 6 p.m. we will be exploring sound. We will listen to, and make so many different sounds you won’t believe your ears. No registration is needed to attend this program.
Poseyville Kiwanis recognized Joe Reynolds with a community service award presented after dinner at the Red Wagon last Wednesday. Since 1991, the award has been given out to someone who has made a huge positive impact in Poseyville. The H&R store owner and former Kiwanis member was recognized as being one of the instrumental people who helped create the North Posey Youth League baseball park. He also helped facilitate the Main Street face-lift project many years ago and helped start the Autumnfest as a Poseyville fundraising tradition. Reynolds also owns the only car wash in town. Pictured are Kiwanis vice-president Warren Korff (left) and Joe Reynolds. Photo by Valerie Werkmeister
Historic New Harmony Happenings A Hospitality Workshop will be held on Monday, February 27 from 9-11 a.m. or 5-7 p.m. The workshop will be hosted by the New Harmony Inn & Conference Center and complimentary coffee will be provided for all participants. Planning for the workshop has been a collaborative effort by representatives from businesses and organizations throughout New Harmony. The workshop is open to anyone who works with the public in New Harmony and is offered at no cost. All business owners and employees are invited to attend. The workshop is being offered at two different times to accommodate the needs of busi-
ness owners and their staff. The theme of the workshop is “Welcoming the World to New Harmony.” University of Southern Indiana Assistant Professor of Marketing, Dr. Chad Milewicz, will be facilitating the workshop. Milewicz has assisted the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville (GAGE) in marketing efforts as well as implemented a series of research studies to help Evansville, Indiana, residents define the identity of the city. Milewicz says that an organization is most effective and efficient when its members support a common identity. A city’s identity is what its residents want the city to be. How
By Missy Parkison a city’s members and organizations act in big and small ways to make this identity a reality creates experiences for residents, visitors, and businesses. The more community members that participate, the greater will be the impact of this interactive workshop. Please let Historic New Harmony Visitor Services Coordinator, MeLissa Williams, know who will be attending from your business or organization by calling 682-4474. Historic New Harmony is a unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, www. newharmony.org.
Scouts and Scout Leaders from Troop 375, Jacob Parmenter, Patrick Gerton, Matthew Crafton, Committee member Kevin Waters. Back row committee member Paul Axton, Evan Bremer, and Alex Axton helped lead the worship Service and provided special music at Trinity United Church of Christ Sunday February 12.
Mullenix brothers ‘Make a Difference’ By Austin Mullenix At first, my brother and I made posters for a sale, but then I heard that we should make a difference by doing something for someone else. Then I thought of a nursing home. I thought the posters would make great cards. I thought the cards would be a great thing for people in a nursing home because they can’t get out much and it would make them happy. I also wanted to read them a book. I picked out the book, If You Take a Mouse to School. I used paper, markers, stickers and the book from things I already had at home. I still needed to use the five dollars I was given. My mom talked to the activities director at the nursing home and she said the residents really like to drink diet root beer. We used a dollar to buy a two liter of diet root beer. I used the other four dollars along with four dollars of my money
and seven dollars from my mom and dad to buy 3 sun catcher kits. My mom, brother and I made 24 sun catchers for the residents to hang in their windows at the nursing home. We went to New Harmony Healthcare and met the activities director. She took
Austin Mullenix making a sun catcher to take to the Nursing Home. Photo submitted me to a room with fifteen to remind me of visiting residents. I introduced my- the nursing home and the self to everyone and passed people there. Then we said out the cards that I made goodbye. I felt happy about them. They liked the cards doing this because it made a lot. They told me thank them happy.
WMI News One of the things I hear from a lot of the people who come into the Working Men’s Institute is a variation on the phrase “how did New Harmony get this way?” Visitors know that New Harmony has a number of historic events in its long history, and many of them know about the Rapp and Owen utopians. But they don’t know how it all fits together. I’m always happy to point them to Don Blair’s wonderful little book The New Harmony Story, because it can be read in less than an hour, and tells the story of New Harmony from its founding through the middle of the 20th century. Plus, we have copies of it for sale here for $6. Of course, there is an entire library of material relating to the history of our town
you. Then I passed out the diet root beer and read them a story. They thought the story was interesting. After we read the book, we sang songs together. We left the sun catchers for her to hang on the windows for the residents. I kept one sun catcher to hang in my room
By Steve Cochran for anyone who wants to delve into it – and many people do. But for the first-time visitor, The New Harmony Story is a wonderful way to learn about our wonderful community. Library Lil Story Hour has resumed and is meeting every Thursday evening at a new time: 6:30 – 7:30. The library closes at 7, but Library Lil attendees will be able to remain until 7:30. The Library Lil Story Hour is for all children from ages 3 through 8th grade. We come prepared with stories to read, activities to do, and songs to sing, but children attending often will bring stories to share, songs to sing and instruments to play. The main goal is to have fun, and to instill a love of reading and being read to in participants.
Coming up on March 18, Pamela Louks will present “The Trees of New Harmony,” the first of the 2012 Working Men’s Institute Lecture Series. Pamela is the Community and Urban Forestry Coordinator for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and her talk will explain the results of the recently completed New Harmony Tree Inventory, and her analysis of the job the trees are doing to keep the New Harmony environment healthy. WMI is open TuesdayThursday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday from noon – 4. Plan to spend part of your winter curled up with a good book at your library.
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SOCIAL/COMMUNITY Council members vote unanimously on all matters at hand By Pam Robinson The Mount Vernon City Council met immediately following its meeting as the Water Utility Board on Monday, February 13. As readers can tell from the minutes of ClerkTreasurer Denise Dike, the four council members present engaged in considerable discussion before voting in accord on everything. Councilman Bill Curtis was absent. Dike’s minutes are available to the public on the city website at www.mountvernon. in.gov. Action included: • Unanimous agreement on second reading to adopt the ordinance allowing for $293,000 total one-time appropriations from the city’s EDIT fund. Unanimous agreement to suspend the rules and pass the ordinance on third reading followed. Clerk-Treasurer Dike numbered the ordinance 12-01 at 7:35 p.m. • Council unanimously approved resolution 12-02 establishing the West Elementary School storm water fund. • Council unanimously voted to pass first reading of the bond ordinance for the Wa-
ter Works improvement project. Earlier in the evening, acting as Water Utility Board, council members voted unanimously as a courtesy to pass this action item on to council for the vote. • Council unanimously agreed to budget cuts handed down from the Indiana Department of Local Government and Finance, or DLGF, in the amount of $400,562: $217,144 reduction in the general fund, $37,594 in the parks and recreation fund, and $145,824 in the motor vehicle highway fund. • Council unanimously agreed to cancel the Water Utility Board and Common Council meetings scheduled for March 26, 2012, since the Clerk-Treasurer will be on vacation. • Acting as Water Utility Board, council unanimously agreed to Water Superintendent Chuck Gray’s attendance at the AWWA Conference in Indianapolis February 20-22 and his use of the city credit card and a city vehicle. The Mount Vernon City Council will meet again Monday, February 27, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Annex.
Photo contest celebrates historic resources Indiana’s Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology is sponsoring its eighth annual photo contest to recognize Historic Preservation Month in May. The subject of the photo
must be in Indiana and more than 50 years old. Images could include anything from a cemetery, to a main street, to an elaborate stained glass window. The contest does not place limitations on the
Workshop for middle school girls The 2012 Girls in Bloom Expo will be held Feb. 25, from 8:30 - 11:45 a.m., at the Centre in Evansville. This year’s theme is Girls Meet World. It will be a free morning of arts, entertainment and girl power. New in it’s ninth year, Girls in Bloom Expo is an event designed so young girls may explore and experience new ideas and express
themselves through arts and education. The Expo will host 40 different workshops offered by community artists, educators, health providers and other volunteers. It is anticipated more than 400 girls and volunteers will be in attendance. For more information, visit the Expo website at www. girlsbloom.us.
condition of the historic resource. Past entries have involved subject matter with conditions ranging from pristine to undergoing demolition. The contest is free and photographers can submit up to three entries per person. Photos will be judged by a panel of Department of Natural Resources representatives, preservationists and photographers. Selected photos will be displayed throughout the state in May. The deadline to submit is April 6. For a list of contest guidelines, the mailing address, and the required entry form, go to dnr.IN.gov/historic/3994.htm.
Poseyville Masonic Lodge installs officers for 2012. L to R (front row) Stephen Dill, Junior Stewart, Wayne Dill, Master, Jon fifer, Senior Warden, Chris Wolsierfer, Junior Warden and Sid Nelson Jr., Junior Deacon ( back row) John Swanson, Senior Stewart, Jerry Landrum, Senior Deacon, Don Espenlaub, Chaplin, Mark Stephens, Secretary and Dave Schroeder, Tyler (not pictured) Paul Werry, Treasurer. Photo submitted
Free pancakes at IHOP offered February 28 For the seventh consecutive year, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.. For every short stack of
buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a voluntary donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Donations made at IHOPs in the New Harmony area will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ program at Riley Hospital for Children. IHOP
hopes to raise $2.7 million this year, with a goal to bring the total amount of funds raised to more than $10 million. To find a local IHOP or to donate online, visit www. ihoppancakeday.com. The event will be held Tuesday Feb. 28 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., at participating IHOPs.
St. Wendel students, Blake Koch, Johnson Koester, Isaac Scheller and Brooklen Gries display Ft. Ouiatenon, which their group created in 4th grade Social Studies class. Photo submitted
Evansville Museum presents EMC Corked February 25
Emily Duckworth, Corinna Lambright, Haley Goad, and Lauren Earhart are 6th and 7th grade girls at Mt. Vernon Jr High who are participating in the Go Robotics program sponsored by USI and a grant written by Ginger Ramsden. These girls just finished their Robotics training at Helfrick Park and will be competing at USI in April. Photo submitted
Sample dozens of wines; enjoy food from some of Evansville’s most popular restaurants; bid on silent auction items; and enjoy live music from After Hours Jazz in the unique setting of the Evansville Museum’s Old Gallery. Standard reservations are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Back by popular demand is our exclusive Top Shelf tasting! Enjoy a private tasting of fine wines with William Woerz, certified Specialist of Wine. This experience is an additional $25.
Please visit: emuseum. org/emc-uncorked to order online. Contact the Evansville Museum at 812-4252406 for more information. Over the years, the annual wine tasting event has become a highly anticipated event that seems to get better
with age. Bring your friends and join us as we have an evening filled with food, fun and, of course, wine. Everyone 21 years of age or older is welcome. Evansville Museum or Contemporaries Membership is not necessary.
PCPP Spring Craft Fair set for March 31 Posey County Pound Puppies is having a Spring Craft Fair for the first time this year. It will be held on Sat., March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 4-H Grounds Community Building between Mount Vernon and New Harmony. In addition to the craft fair, there will also be a car cruise in. There will be a selection of food, a silent auction, Kinderschule Preschoolers will be
performing Easter songs, the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures and much more. Vendors are still being accepted for this event. Please contact Cathy Powers at 812963-3890. Also, on Feb. 22, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., a portion of the proceeds from sales at the westside Denny’s will be donated to PCPP.
St. Matthew Benefit Auction March 10 St. Matthew Catholic School in Mount Vernon is holding its 12th annual benefit auction on March 10 at the Posey County Community Center. The Vegas themed event will feature Casino games from 4-6 p.m., a silent auction beginning at 5 p.m., a
prime rib dinner at 6 p.m., and end the evening with a live auction. Donations for the auction are being requested. To submit a donation or purchase tickets for the event, call the office at 838-2535 or email SM2012Auction@gmail. com.
Rummage sale March 3 at PC Community Center
Members of Boy Scout Troop 387 in Poseyville participated in Scout Sunday Services at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on February 12. Pictured in the first row are: Drew Cook, Michael Johnson, Chris Woolston, Cole Werkmeister, Thomas Rapp and Jared Tepool. In the middle row are: Justin Woolston, Devin Kiesel, Ryan Garcia, Adam Martin, Layne Coleman, Dakota Parker and Brandon Tepool. In the back row are: Dalton Epley, Glenn Alexander, Aron Harpe Darrin Huntsman, Chris er, R Reynolds, Ethan Morlock a A.J. Reynolds. Photo by and Come celebrate FOOD CHECK-OUT DAY on V Valerie Werkmeister
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 2-4pm at Hirsch’s in Poseyville and McKim’s IGA in Mount Vernon. Representatives from your Posey County Farm Bureau, Inc. will be at those stores handing out FREE REUSABLE GROCERY BAGS and information on ways to make your food dollar go farther! Sponsored by your local POSEY COUNTY FARM BUREAU, INC.
The Posey County Community Center, located at the Posey County Fairgrounds on Highway 69 South of New Harmony, will be hosting a Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 3. The doors will be open to the public from 8 a.m. until noon. With approximately 40 vendors committing to attend, there will be a wide selection of items to choose from. Clothing, shoes, boots, kitchen and house-
hold items, collectibles, dolls, jewelry, antiques, decorations, picture frames, books, glassware; are just a few of the many items that could be available at this event. For more information, contact the Posey County Community Center at: 682-3716 or by e-mail at: poseyccc@gmail.com; or call the Purdue Extension, Posey County office at: 838-1331.
Students to perform for the Hagemann Award The Semi-Finals of the thirtieth annual competition for the Hagemann Award for Musical Performance will be held Thursday, March 1, at Trinity Church in Mount Vernon. “Seven Juniors and seniors from Posey County (four from North Posey Senior High School and three from Mount Vernon Senior High school) have been named Semi-Finalists,” said Philip Hagemann, founder of the award. “They include five vocalists and two instrumentalists.” Hagemann is a composer-conductor who is
a native of Mount Vernon living in New York City. The students are; Chavandra Clark, Soprano, a Senior at Mount Vernon, Kassi Grey, MezzoSoprano, a Senior at North Posey, Alexandra Hanmore, Mezzo-Soprano, a Senior at North Posey, Andrew Higgins, Trombonist, a Junior at Mount Vernon, Joe Hoover, Percussionist, a Senior at North Posey, Tessa Stephens, Mezzo-Soprano, a Junior at North Posey, and Michelle Walker, MezzoSoprano, a Senior at Mount
Vernon. The Semi-Finals are not open to the public. The Finals, however, will take the form of a free public concert to be held in the summer, the exact time and place to be announced later. The winner will receive $600 plus an Alexander Scholarship, worth $2,000 toward the first year of post-high school education, and a lesser amount for the next three years depending on trust income. The other Finalists will receive $250 each. For further information call 212-724-0066.
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CHURCH Pointing to Christ’s Presence in our Contemporary World By Pam Robinson For over 20 years, Point Township Church of the Nazarene has offered youth Christian instruction on Wednesday nights during the school year. For the past two years, the Kids’ Point program indeed has strengthened its traditional ministry by addressing contemporary concerns. Kids learn the relevance of Christian principles through life skills training. Kids’ Point rotates a variety of life skills classes in six-week segments. The youth celebrate their learning in a special program the seventh week. Such a celebration took place just this past Wednesday, February 15. The kids demonstrated their new-found expertise in sign language and self-defense. The classes known as “juniors,” fourth grade through junior high, signed the song, “I Can Only Imagine,” but even the primary classes, kids up to third grade, were able to communicate with a few words of sign language. Their teachers, Molly Arbary and Bethany Burnett, can be proud of their success with such a diverse age group. While the younger youth had developed skills in sign language, high school students in the teen group had learned to signal “Back Off!” to an attacker. In their six-week self-defense class, Posey County Sheriff Deputy Candra Loehrlein and her brother Ryan along with Lt. Eric McAllister of Henderson County taught the teens to run away as their first line of defense.
If ever cornered, though, the teens also learned how to use their hands and arms, legs and feet to get free and run away. Deputy Loehrlein said she and her colleagues wanted teens to learn the self-defense skills necessary to “never give up” on escaping from an attacker. Previous life skills classes have included archery skills and safety, car care, cooking, financial management, sewing, health and safety, hygiene and scrapbooking. The new six-week cycle beginning tomorrow night, February 22, will teach basket weaving to the juniors and challenge teens to mind their money in the “Game of Life.” Point Township Church of the Nazarene runs two buses, one in the city limits of Mount Vernon and one in Point Township, to transport youth to and from Kids’ Point. Those interested in a ride may call the church office at 838-5182 to sign up. Those wishing to support Kids’ Point are invited to the ham and bean supper and white elephant sale on Friday, March 2. Supper begins at 6 p.m. with a menu of ham and beans, fried potatoes, cornbread, vegetable soup, desserts and drinks. Those dining should bring either a dessert or drink to contribute; everything else will be furnished. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. , and each family needs to bring a white elephant gift for one adult and for one child. Money raised will send Kids’ Point youth to Camp Camby, a Nazarene Christian camp, located in Camby, Ind.
Pictured L to R are Posey County Sheriff Deputy Candra Loehrlein, Lt. Eric McAllister of Henderson County and Ryan Loehrlein. The trio taught self defense for six Wednesday evenings to youth attending Kids' Point, the youth ministry at Point Township Church of the Nazarene in Mount Vernon. Photo by Pam Robinson
St. Stephen’s in New Harmony prepares for Lent St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at the corner of Main and Granary Streets in New Harmony, Indiana will begin the Lenten Season with a pancake supper at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, in
the Parish House directly behind the Church. All are welcome to attend. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. Ash Wednesday Services will be held at the Church
St. Peter’s UMC Flea Market April 21 St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 2800 St. Phillips Road, will have their annual Flea Market, Rummage Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 21, 2011 from 8 a.m. until 2
p.m. in their Community Center. Lots of items and food will be also be available. If you would like booth information for this event, please call 812-9855143.
on Wednesday, February 22, at 12:05 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Again all are invited to attend. There will be a soup supper in the Parish house on five Wednesday evenings during Lent beginning on February 29 and running through March 28 beginning at 6 p.m. We will “Dance With The Gospel Of Mark” each evening following the supper. All are invited. There is no charge, but you may make a donation.
Trinity UCC to hold pancake, sausage supper tonight Trinity United Church of Christ at the corner of Mulberry and Fifth Streets in Mount Vernon invites the community to an All-YouCan-Eat Sausage and Pan-
cake supper on Tuesday, February 21 from 4:30 to 6:30. This traditional pre-Lent meal is open to the public and partially finances the five-day Vacation Bible School that is
held each summer for children in the community. Tickets at the door cost $5.25 for adults and $3.25 for children age 10 and under. For more information, call 838-3805.
YoungLife Director Keith Oeth cuts the ribbon in gratitude for the club's new Mount Vernon headquarters in the newly renovated Keck Ford garage with club leader Robin Oeth, his wife (L) and club leader Kay Kilgore (R) while their high school followers cheer. Photo by Pam Robinson
Seeds of the Sower Two men stopped at a roadside café. Everything was dirty and they were about to leave when the waitress asked, “What will you have?” “A cup of coffee,” said one. “I’ll have coffee too,” added the other, “and be
By Michael Guido
sure to bring it in a clean cup.” In a few minutes the waitress returned with dirty hands and asked, “Which one wanted the clean cup?” Though we can’t live by feelings, it does feel good to be clean and to live with clean people in clean
places. While man can cleanse the outside, only God can cleanse the heart. But inwardly and outwardly you and I must be clean. For the Bible says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
YoungLife club leaders and members do a group hug during the first club meeting in their new Mount Vernon location, the former Keck Ford garage on Hwy 62 W. Pictured L to R: Kay Kilgore, Robin Oeth, Kelsey Moye, Summer Oeth, & Charlotte Roberts. Photo by Pam Robinson
Sermon of the Week: Image is Everything place filled with massive rules, do’s and don’ts, many of which are entirely too difficult to follow. Consider the term “Christian.” Many consider themselves to be “Christian” because they are affiliated with a church or their family is. For some being a Christian is natural because this is a “Christian nation.” While this nation was indeed founded under Godly principals, it is a nation, a country made up of many people who take pride in the freedoms given by birth and/or citizenship. But, none of this makes anyone a “Christian” any more than standing in a garage makes one a car. Since the image of the church might not be the best, and the image of “Christianity” might not be accurate, it is necessary for those who believe in the message to rise up and make known the truth of Jesus Christ. Is it really possible to change an image, reputation or character of a person or group of persons? I believe so. I believe that Jesus Christ whose name is represented through true Christianity makes all the difference. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8 (NKJV)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” – II Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) The name of Jesus Christ and everything that He represents has never changed. The church, although the image has been tainted, remains a place that presents hope and life to all who believe. Through the church all people should be received regardless of their past. The psalmist said that our sin is forgiven and completely eradicated. “He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor punished us according to our iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. As a father pities his children, So the LORD pities those who fear Him.” – Psalm 103:10-13 (NKJV) Since image appears to be everything, why shouldn’t those who truly believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God display the image of the Christ and His Church for what she really is, a place of healing, hope and restoration?
Church of the Nazarene 531 E. Steammill Street New Harmony, Ind. 47631 Phone: 812-682-3288
First United Methodist Church 601 Main Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-2640
St. Matthew Catholic Church 421 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-2535
Covenant Reformed Presbyeterian Church (OPC) 4101 Caborn Rd. Mount Vernon
Griffin Christian Church 319 N. Main Street Griffin, Ind. 47616 Phone: 812-851-3291
By Pastor Rick Sellers Mount Zion General Baptist Church Ok, so image might not be everything but it is important. In a recent conversation with one individual I was asked about ministry/church involvement, unfortunately I had to be honest with this person and point out that there are certain things that are crucially important. Image is very important because the message can be hidden due to a poor image. “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” There is a lot of truth to this statement. Image can be cosmetic or it can be through character, as well as reputation. These things are very important for a number of reasons, but most importantly to those of us attempting to share the message of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that we are to be “as little children” in understanding the message of Christ. But, as we grow in time our “child-like” trust and understanding becomes tainted. How is this? Consider the church for example. The image of the church is often misrepresented by what is portrayed on television and the movies. The church is pictured as a
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Fair Haven Christ Fellowship Church 10500 Hwy 68 Cynthiana, Ind. 47612 Phone: 812-568-8409 Agape Family Ministries 5529 Industrial Road Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-2232 Apostolic Bible Church 9808 New Harmony Road Poseyville, Ind. 47633 Phone: 812-851-5456
First Baptist Church 1205 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-2187 First Baptist Church E. Tavern Street New Harmony, Ind. 47631
Bethesda General Baptist Church 1600 Savah Road Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620
First Christian Church 7226 Hwy 66 Wadesville, Ind. 47638 Phone: 812-673-4278
Black’s United Methodist Church 8012 Baldknob Road Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-0318
First Christian Church 1403 Country Club Road Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-2855
Calvary Baptist Church 618 Main Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-4777
First Church of the Nazarene 424 Vine Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-2743
Church of Christ 700 Mill Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-2635
First Presbyterian Church 120 E. Sixth Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-2473
Church of God Mission 627 W. 5th Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-2236
First United Church of Christ Corner of North & Walnut Cynthiana, Ind. 47612
Harvestime Temple 101 Roosevelt Drive Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-5447 Holy Angels Catholic Church 423 South Street New Harmony, Ind. 47631 Phone: 812-838-2535 Immanuel United Church of Christ 5812 N. Ford Road Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-985-3115 Independent Pentecostal Assembly 312 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Johnson United Methodist Church 403 Raintree New Harmony, Ind. 47631 Phone: 812-682-4648 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Jason Farrar 1005 E. Tavern St. New Harmony, Ind. 47631 Messiah Lutheran Church 7700 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, Ind. 47712 Phone: 812-985-2278 Mount Pleasant Church 3801 Blackford Road Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620
Phone: 812-838-3930 Mount Vernon General Baptist Church 1717 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-4555 Mount Zion General Baptist Church 1425 Oliver Road Wadesville, Ind. 47638 Phone: 812-783-2337
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 46 Cales Street, Ind. 47633 Phone: 812-874-2251 St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 10430 Hwy 66, Wadesville, Ind. 47638 Phone: 812-985-3416
New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church 11420 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, Ind. 47712 Phone: 812-985-5288
St. Peter’s United Methodist 2800 S. Saint Philips Road Evansville, Ind. 47712 Phone: 812-985-3751
New Harmony Christian Church 307 N. Brewery Street New Harmony, Ind. 47631 Phone: 812-682-3626
Saint Philip Catholic Church 3500 St. Philip Road South Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-985-2275
North Posey Community Church Poseyville, Ind. 47633 812-874-2028
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church 318 Main Street New Harmony, Ind. 47631 Phone: 812-682-4604
Old Union Christian Church 10017 S. State Rd. 165 Poseyville, IN 47633 Phone: 812-874-3186 Point Church of the Nazarene, 12611 Bonebank Road Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-5182 Poseyville Christian Church 6 E. Main St. , Poseyville, Ind. 47633 Phone: 812-874-3411 Saint John’s Episcopal Church 602 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-5445
Saint Wendel Catholic Church 10542 W Boonville New Harmony Road Evansville, Ind. 47712 Phone: 812-963-3733
Poseyville, Ind. 47633 Phone: 812-874-2220 Stewartsville United Methodist RR 2 Poseyville, Ind. 47633 Phone: 812-851-5561 The House of Prayer COGIC 816 E. Third Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-985-3841 The Turning Point 9800 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, Ind. 47712 Phone: 812-985-9800 Trinity United Church of Church 505 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-838-3805 United Church of Christ of Cynthiana University Heights Baptist Church 8800 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, Ind. 47712 Phone: 812-985-5158 Wadesville General Baptist Church 3262 Princeton Street Wadesville, Ind. 47638 Phone: 812-673-4660
Salem Heusler United Church of Christ 11325 Lower Mount Vernon Road Evansville, Ind. 47712 Phone: 812-985-2542
Zion Lippe United Church of Christ 9000 Copperline Road East Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620 Phone: 812-985-2437
South Gibson Apostolic Chapel 6144 S. 1075 W. Owensville, Ind. 47665 Phone: 812-729-7231
Zoar United Church of Christ 4600 Church Road Evansville, Ind. 47712 Phone: 812-963-3749
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 10 N. St. Francis Avenue,
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SCHOOL North Elementary Science Fair
Mrs. Nash’s classroom winners included Caleb Wassmer and Logan Bryant in first place, Kaylie Hensley and Jasmine French in second place, and Richie Meyer in Third Place. Students who won will represent North Elementary at the USI Regional Science Fair on March 8 and 9. Photo by Zach Straw
Wildcats of the Month
First Row Tristan Englert, Jessica LaMar, Olivia Mader Second row Ryan Dick, Kylar Wilkerson, Jacob Riedford, Jordan Dallas, Megan Randall, and Alex DeKemper were selected by the faculty of Mount Vernon High School as “Wildcat of the Month” for January 2012. Students are selected based on criteria which include academics, citizenship, effort and attendance. Student honorees receive movie passes, food certificates and a MVHS T-shirt for being selected. Not pictured is Nathan Hines.
At right: North Elementary held it’s annual science fair at the Poseyville Community Center last week. Winners in Mrs. Brandenstein’s class included Jarrett Motz and Jacob Lingafelter in first place, Kenzie Brandenstein and Haylie Hensley in second place, and Trent Turner, Dalton Cox and Dayne Morris in third place. PhoMrs. Dougan’s classroom winners were Korynn Englert and Ashli Tatum in first to by Zach Straw place, Luke Braddam in second place, Zach Lockhart and Bailey Will tied for third place with Jacob Newman and Bryce Kiesel. The Science Fair’s goal is to show stuFind more photos dents how to analze theories using the scientific method. Photo by Zach Straw.
MVHS presents the musical “Ring of Fire” The Mount Vernon Senior High School Fine Arts Academy and Music Theatre will present the musical “Ring of Fire” March 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the MVHS Performing Arts Center. “Ring of Fire” is a musical telling of the life and times of one of America’s most gifted and legendary singer/songwriters, Johnny Cash. The show follows the arc of Cash’s life and is told through the music he created. Leading the audience from his humble family background, early successes in Memphis and on to the Grand Ole Opry and country music stardom, his marriage to June Carter, battles with addiction and a rebirth of faith and musical achievements, “Ring of Fire” is the story of one man’s life but in many ways, the story of our own lives. Eighteen singers
present over 30 of his best known songs ranging from “Hey Porter”, “Jackson”, “If I Were A Carpenter” to “Sunday Morning Coming Down”, “Daddy Sang Bass” and “Old Ragged Flag”. Music director Dana Taylor notes that, “people usually ask, who is playing Johnny Cash, and the answer is no one and everyone. Although he is occasionally impersonated and quoted, it’s the music that portrays Johnny Cash and not one particular actor”.
As to why they selected this show Taylor adds, “we were looking for a different kind of production this year, one that challenges us but also reflects community musical tastes and interests. We likely will see people in our theatre who have never attended a musical before but will see this production because of the music and story” Tickets for “Ring of Fire” are $8 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens. For tickets and information, please call 812-833-5932.
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Farmersville School Jr. Achievement Day At left: Excited to receive his craft bank, Luke Morgan stands to receive his Junior Achievement project. JA volunteers spend five once-a-week sessions with the kids. Photo by Zach Straw At right: Reagan Sullivan pauses to ask Mrs. Jones a question during last Thursday’s Junior Achievement (JA) visit. JA USA reaches four million students per year in 173,000 classrooms and after-school locations. Photo by Zach Straw
NH Academic Team to be aired on Local 7 The New Harmony High School Academic Challenge team taped their most recent competition on Saturday, February 11 at the Oakland City University Campus. The show which features a match up with Edwards County High School (Ill.) will air on Saturday,
February 26 on Local 7 at 7:30 p.m. Teams members include Brandon Wells (junior), Tom Stegall, Addison Lange, Jolie Blevins (all sophomores), and Tyler Wright (freshman). The team is coached by NHS Exceptional Learners instructor Jessica South.
Gifted Summer Program Scholarships available for NH area students The National Society for the Gifted and Talented (NSGT) is pleased to offer $10,000 in scholarships for New Harmony area students to apply towards selected summer programs. Ten scholarships are being offered by the NSGT Board of Trustees - six at $1,000 each, six at $500 each and four at $250 each - and will be used by the deserving student to help pay
tuition for gifted summer program of their choice. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2012. Each year, the award is given to outstanding students who demonstrate excelled ability in their field of interest. Students can download and complete the scholarship application at www.nsgt.org/scholarships.asp. A team of educators in the field of gifted
education will review the applications and choose the scholarship winners. Applications must be received by April 1, 2012. Winners will be notified on April 15, 2012. Interested students, parents and educators can apply online at www.nsgt. org/scholarships.asp. Contact NSGT at (800) 5726748 or by e-mail at info@ nsgt.org.
Below: Farmersville student Andrew Keown takes a moment to think about money during the Junior Achievement lesson. Junior Achievement was founded in 1919 by Theodore Vail president of American Telephone & Telegraph; Horace Moses, president of Strathmore Paper Company; and Senator Murray Crane of Massachusetts. Photo by Zach Straw
Ellen Alldredge and Kailee Gamblin celebrate a correct answer in Mrs. Jones’ classroom. Junior Achievement USA is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Photo by Zach Straw
Local student appears on OCU’s Dean’s List Abbigail Mayer from Evansville, Ind., recently appeared on Oakland City University Dean’s List. This is Abbigail’s third time appearing on OCU’s Dean’s List. Abby’s major is Elementary and Special Education. She is expected to graduate in 2014. She is also a two year member of the volleyball team and was recently voted most improved. Merrigan Shirel, Brooklyn Krieger and Abe Thomas Parents of Abby Mayer are have a good laugh while enjoying their assignment. JuJoseph and barbara Mayer of nior Achievement strives for workforce readiness though Evansville Ind. fun, effective crafts and activities. Photo by Zach Straw
INDOT Engineer Scholarship Application due April 30 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is again offering competitive engineering scholarships valued at $3,125 per semester for up to five years. Full-time students accepted or currently enrolled in a qualifying civil engineering program are encouraged to learn more and download the scholarship application at www.INDOTScholarship. IN.gov. Applications for the 2012-2013 school year must
be postmarked by April 30, 2012. Scholarship recipients will receive as much as $3,125 per semester for up to five years of post-secondary education, including a maximum of two years of graduate school. Scholarship funds can be applied to educational expenses such as tuition, fees and books. In return, recipients will work at INDOT in fulltime, paid positions during their summer breaks. Upon
graduation, scholarship recipients must work six months at INDOT for each academic semester they received a scholarship. More information on the INDOT Engineer Scholarship program and an application form are available on the Web at www.INDOTScholarship. IN.gov. Students or parents with questions may contact recruitment consultant Brandi Jittjumnongk at jobs@indot.in.gov or 812-895-7305.
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BUSINESS/AG Students celebrate FFA Week
Mount Vernon Mayor John Tucker and City Councilman Steve Fuelling met Wednesday afternooon, Feb. 15, with the newly formed Posey County Community Foundation, or PCCF, Youth Council. A grant from the Smithville Charitable Foundation helped create a fund for the youth council. Members wanted to do a community service project and decided to help with riverfront renovation. Mayor Tucker and Councilman Fuelling discussed possible ideas for the youth council project, ranging from repairing playground equipment, to adding picnic tables, to landscaping. The PCCF Youth Council will decide what to do at their next meeting. Pictured L to R are Front Row: Mayor John Tucker, Kassidy Wolfe, Megan McDonald, Alex DeKemper, Ryan Dick, Johnna Denning, Director of Posey County Community Foundation;Second Row: Emily Harris, Amy Steele, Layton Hopper, Madison Knight; and Third Row: City Councilman Steve Fuelling. Photo by Pam Robinson
Mount Vernon FFA will celebrate National FFA Week February 18-25, 2012. ‘I Believe’ is this year’s theme, and it celebrates more than 80 years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organization’s future. More than half a million nationwide members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state, and national levels. FFA members are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural education and hands-on learning, they prepare for the more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industry. National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Carhartt as a special project of the National FFA Foundation and annu-
ally encompasses February 22, George Washington’s birthday. Mount Vernon FFA members will celebrate National FFA Week by participating in the following activities: Tuesday- Official Dress Day, WednesdayCamouflage Day, Thursday- FFA T-Shirt Day, Friday- Carhartt Day/ Drive Your Tractor to School Day/ Cornhole Day. The Chapter has made two display cases in the commons area in the cafeteria, one display promoting Agriculture and the other promoting FFA. The chapter also displayed nearly two dozen posters in the community and the National FFA billboard in the schools front foyer. For more information Contact: Mr. David Reese (reesede@msdmv.k12.in.us)
Ashlie Barrett, new hair stylist at Al’s Place By Valerie Werkmeister There’s a new girl in town who brings both youth and style with her to her new employer, Al’s Place hair salon in Poseyville. Ashlie Barrett, a 2010 Gibson Southern High School and recent Salon Professional Academy graduate, has recently joined the crew at Al’s Place.
ing stories about him from many of the new customers she meets. “A lot of people knew my grandpa Fred. When I hear stories about him, it feels like I did know him,” she said. Finding a job isn’t always a game of just having skills, it often boils down to who you know. In Ashlie’s case,
Ashlie Barrett Many locals will recognize her as the granddaughter of Mary Schmitt and the late Fred Schmitt. Her parents are Barb Schmitt and Don Barrett. Although her grandfather passed away two years before Ashlie was born, she enjoys hear-
her Grandma Mary has been having Alice Simmons do her hair every Friday since 1980. Like most proud grandmothers who like to brag about their grandchildren, Mary mentioned to Alice that Ashlie would be graduating at the end of
2011. Alice told her to make sure to have Ashlie call after graduation. Ashlie was excited for the job opportunity close to home. “I really love it. I don’t even think of this as a job, it’s just fun for me. Not a lot of people can say their job is fun,” she said. Ashlie always knew she wanted to become a cosmetologist. In high school, she was the one always doing her friends’ hair and getting compliments on her own. She is proud of her cosmetology license and said it was discouraging to see Indiana pass legislation that no longer requires cosmetologists to be licensed. “Anyone who isn’t certified wouldn’t know about bleach or the rules to waxing, perms or proper sanitation. At the end of the day, wouldn’t you rather go to a licensed cosmetologist who knows how to do things properly?” She worked hard for 10 and one half straight months logging 1,500 hours to qualify for her license. Her favorite thing to do is create up-do’s for proms, weddings or other special occasions. She also brings a new service to the salon called eyebrow and eyelash tinting. The application lasts approximately one month and can be done as a single service for $7 or combined for $10. Ashlies said she loves helping customers of all ages and would be happy to find a style that is perfect for anyone. Appointments can be made by calling Al’s Place at 874-3118.
Bartenders Dave Woodward and Marsha Peach get ready for The Red Wagon’s upcoming Mardi Gras celebration. Photo by Zach Straw. Find more photos on Facebook
Cooking up a Food Business in the home kitchen Learn more about being a “Home Based Vendor” participating in area Farmers Markets or roadside stands. Operating a home food business can be challenging, but rewarding if you know how. This series offers current and aspiring home based vendors valuable information for producing safe, high-quality foods in a home kitchen for sale to the public. A Webbased Workshop Series will be offered on March 20, 27, and April 3. The session times will be 9 to 10:30 a.m. Who should attend? Any entrepreneur who sells or would like to sell food products prepared in a home kitchen. Participants will: • Understand the opportunities and challenges of
producing food in a home kitchen • Learn about safe food-production practices appropriate for the home kitchen • Understand the requirements of selling foods prepared in a home kitchen • Meet innovative food producers and learn their secrets about processing and markets • Network with others interested in production of safe, quality foods • Discover resources to help start or grow a home-based food business Session 1 — March 20 • Opportunities and Limitations of Producing Food in a Home Kitchen • In-depth look at “homebased vendor” exemption in Indiana law
• What are potentially hazardous foods? • What are non-potentially hazardous foods? Session 2 — March 27 • Food Science 101 • The mystery of pH & water activity revealed • Learn about “bad bugs” in food • Understand six basic food safety control conditions Session 3 — April 3 • Safe Food Handling and Preparation • Best practices to produce safe, high quality food • Safe preparation methods in the home kitchen • Safe handling methods when selling Deadline for registration is March 16. For more information contact Jon Neufelder at 812-838-1331
Mount Vernon FFA students celebrate National FFA week: L to R Dylan HahnReporter, Rebecca Miller- Secretary, Mat Seifert- Vice President, Mayor John Tucker, Ryan Ritzert- President, Andrea Seifert- Treasurer and Ed Schenk- Sentinel. Photo submitted
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OPINION
Appreciating the cards we are dealt “It’s all in the cards you’re dealt”—that saying may have inspired Rev. Martha FrizLanger of Dale Presbyterian Church to create her “Hard Cards”—that and the Holy Spirit. “Hard Cards” challenge recipients to spend 40 days with the LIVING spiritual disciplines to draw closer to the heart of God. The FOR THE number of cards and their pur- JOURNEY pose make them perfect for a BY PAM ROBINSON Lenten devotion. “Hard Cards” aren’t for spiritual sissies. Day 1, for example, reads: “Stop. That’s it, just stop. Find a quiet spot and Stop. No talking. No music. No moving. No writing. No reading. No sleeping. Silence. . .for two hours. . .BE STILL—the silence can be deafening. BE STILL—the restlessness will drive you crazy. BE STILL—the hardest thing, the first step. BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD.” If anyone is still talking by Day 14, that card issues this challenge: “Speak no evil today. No gossip. No lies. No foul talk. No words of anger. No cut downs. Rein in your tongue. This will be harder than you think. The tongue is the hardest thing to control.” Some of my favorite cards deal with defeating materialism. Day 4 will surely bring me to my knees. “Simplify,” it reads. “Go through your closet and get rid of half of your clothing. Give it away. Donate it. Do not take money for it. Half of it. No arguing. Just do it. Is not the body more than clothing? And. . .No clothes
shopping for these 40 days. . .stay out of the mall. . .stay out of the stores. . .do not go online. Is not the body more than clothing?” Completing the “Hard Cards,” Martha stresses, doesn’t make anyone dearer to God. Rather, God becomes dearer to his children. “Here’s the deal,” she writes. “This is not about working your way into God’s heart. God already loves you more than you can imagine. This is about learning how to love God with passion. This will be very hard. This will go against your nature. You will be mad at some of these hard cards. Pay attention to that response. You will want to skip some of these hard cards. Don’t go to the next one until you’ve completed the one you are struggling with. This is not a race. . .and yet it is. . .It’s a race to the Goal. . .Christ.” An Evangelical Presbyterian, Martha presented a set of “Hard Cards” as a gift to all of us 26 participants at a recent spiritual formation retreat. We can pass them on to others, but like Martha, we must pass them on at no charge. I have ten printed sets of “Hard Cards” free for the taking—first come, first serve—at the Posey County News office in New Harmony for anyone who’s interested. Otherwise, I can send a computer file to anyone who emails a request to pam@poseycountynews.com. Completing the “Hard Cards” will surely help us appreciate the hand God has dealt us.
Guest Column:
Change coming to the Indiana Statehouse
The General Assembly is about to undergo a major face-lift. I’m not talking about new construction. I’m talking about destruction partisan destruction, in fact. After two of the ugliest and most divisive sessions in State House history, many legislators on both sides of the aisle - almost 20 house members in total - have wondered if the days of working together to get something done for Hoosier families are long gone. Republicans brought Washington-style politics to Indiana and it disgusted and discouraged legislators and Hoosier families alike. These retiring legislators have had great legislative careers and should be honored for their commitment to all Hoosiers. But in the face of this toxic environment and a hyper partisan redistricting process, they decided against running for reelection. Who can blame them? House Democrats believe it is only halftime for our party. Democrats believe the best way to do what Hoosier families want (to give a shot in the arm to the state’s economy) is to boost Hoosier small business owners. Posey County Juvenile Detention Program a possibility That’s why we have proposed common sense steps to State Sen. Jim Tomes (R- takes, so that they can lead often, as a result, full.” Wadesville) met with local productive lives as good Tomes said things just boost Hoosier Small business and state officials today to citizens in the future,” Tomes seemed to fall into place after owners. Our proposal will discuss a “vital opportunity” said. “By seeing to it that our he contacted local officials help them access the credit for families in Southwestern young people get the help about the issue. Indiana — the creation of a they need close to home, we “On Feb. 9, I happened juvenile detention center or can help prevent them from upon a meeting at the Stateprogram in Posey County. becoming involved in more house regarding Marion Officials joining Tomes at serious crimes and being sent County's ‘Juvenile Detenthe 11 a.m. meeting held at to prisons meant for hardened tion Alternatives Initiative’ the Hovey House in Mount criminals.” (JDAI) — an effort to reduce Vernon included: Tomes said the meeting unnecessary detention of • Posey County Sheriff Greg was a good preliminary dis- youth in the justice system Oeth cussion of how area leaders while still ensuring commu• Mount Vernon Mayor John can work together to bring nity safety,” Tomes said. “I Tucker and his office’s ex- a juvenile detention center spoke with Marion County ecutive secretary Sherry or program to Posey County Judge Marilyn Moores and Willis — a suggestion that came Indiana Supreme Court Jus• Mount Vernon Chief of Po- straight from local residents. tice Steven David about this lice Grant Belote “It’s amazing how big program, telling them about • Director of Posey County things can come from our needs in Posey County. Community Corrections small ideas,” Tomes said. They were pleased to hear Scott Smith “Throughout the past year, what we are working on and • Posey County Prosecuting I’ve heard from several suggested JDAI serve as a Attorney Travis Clowers Southwestern Indiana Hoo- model.” • State Rep. Wendy McNa- siers who have said the Posey In the future, Tomes said mara of Mount Vernon County area needs a facility he plans to hold public meet• Indiana Department of that will allow parents of chil- ings to get more local input. Corrections (IDOC) Leg- dren who have run into prob- In the meantime, Hoosiers islative Services Director lems with the law to get help can contact him on this matTim Brown without having to travel long ter at Senator.Tomes@iga. • IDOC Community Servic- distances. The lack of such a in.gov or by calling 1-800- Go Red for Women es Director Deborah Braun facility in Posey County and, 382-9467. Throughout the month of • IDOC Division of Youth really, surrounding counties “This meeting was very Services Program Director is a serious issue — prob- preliminary but valuable,” February the female memChris Blessinger ably more serious than what Tomes said. “I’m delighted bers of the Indiana General “Today’s meeting focused most residents in our area so many fine people — those Assembly have been raising on a vital opportunity we can recognize. The closest is in who serve at the state and awareness about heart disgive families in Southwestern Evansville, but it's expected local level — were able to ease in women. Heart disease Indiana: Redirecting young to provide services for many come together to recognize is the leading cause of death for adult women and kills people who have made mis- Southwestern counties and is this need in our area.” approximately one woman every minute. Unfortunately though, most women do not It Sounded Like a Good Idea at the Time know that this is their greatest long-term health concern. Last Sunday at The Church twenty miles per hour faster What is a fibula? A student The American Heart AsStreet Coffee House in New than indicated by the speed- answered: “A little lie”. sociation has started a moveHarmony, the fine new music ometer”. What is the meaning of the ment called Go Red for trio named Harmony Road Or, perhaps, “I was almost word, varicose? The answer: Women that seeks to educate performed a benefit for the “Close by”. women about heart disease upcoming music fest. Liz Now I do not know how and their risk. Most women Mumford, Jan Morris and GAVEL the following biology student do not think about heart Randy Pease sang and played fared in his or her course, but disease dismissing it as “an GAMUT original songs for an appreonly the most uninspired older man’s disease.” ciative standing room auditeacher would penalize the Ninety percent of women ence. My price of admission, BY JUDGE answer given to the question: have at least one risk factor J IM REDWINE as demanded by Peg, was a What are the three differ- for heart disease, but only shopping saga at the Mews ent types of blood vessels? one in five think that they are beforehand. out of gas and was hurrying “Vanes [veins], anchovies personally at risk. The good In the course of two hours, to a filling station”. [arteries], and caterpillars news is that eighty percent of Peg and Patty Redwine enA favorite of a probationer [capillaries]”. cardiac events in women are tertained themselves by try- who fails a drug screen is, “I In a similar vein, what preventable if simple lifeing on beaucoup outfits while went to a rock concert last cruel old mossback of a math style changes are made such I enjoyed pondering my exis- month and there must have teacher would fail the foltence. Then I found this little been a lot of people smoking lowing response? The Probblue book by Richard Benson something, not me, of course. lem: Steve is driving his car. and realized my life did have And my hair must have ab- He is traveling at 60 feet per a purpose. Benson’s book, F sorbed the drugs without my second and the speed limit is in Exams, claims to be a col- knowledge.” 40 mph. Is Steve speeding? National Alzheimer’s Plan lection of actual answers to When an automobile The Answer: “He could find Dealing with Alzheimer’s school exams. If I had not search goes bad, occasionally out by checking his speeddisease can’t wait and is a big posted similar responses in I will be told, “Judge, I leave ometer”. deal you should get concerned law school when I was total- my keys in my car and someMr. Benson’s small blue ly clueless, I would doubt the one must have borrowed it book (get it?) is about a fif- about. More than 10,000 baby veracity of that claim. and left drugs/alcohol/stolen teen minute read but about boomers turn 65 each day, the Also, several of the an- property, etc., in it”. a day’s worth of fun. I will threshold of increased risk for swers reminded me of some With Mr. Benson’s book, leave you with one (there are developing Alzheimer’s. Yet, this is an historic moment. of the excuses I have heard the answers are similar. several) of my favorites. The development of a nain court. So, once again, it When asked to define a niA question in a physics seemed plausible that the an- trate, some chemistry stu- class: Is the moon or the sun tional Alzheimer’s plan is swers sprang from pencils of dent responded: “It is much more important? Answer: currently underway. We must lost souls flailing for salva- cheaper than a day rate”. “The moon gives us light at demand a plan that is urgent, tion from a failing grade. Describe the chemical dif- night when we need it. The achievable and accountable. A fairly frequent plea for ference between H2O and sun only provides light in the Families whose lives have mercy from a speeding ticket CO2? Answer: “H2O is hot day when we don’t. There- been invaded by Alzheimer’s is, “My vehicle has oversized water, CO2 is cold water”. fore, the moon is more im- need to see a meaningful altires and they make it go A biology professor asked: portant”. location of resources in the
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they need to expand as well as new incentives to create good paying jobs today- not tomorrow and not give false promises of possible jobs sometime in the future. Our plan provides a $20 million loan program to help responsible small businesses access the capital they need to grow and create jobs. These resources will create jobs NOW on Main Street and in rural communities across Indiana. Helping Indiana’s entrepreneurs and mom and pop shops, who make up approximately 97 percent of the private - sector employers and nearly half of the jobs, is a place where Democrats and Republicans can come together and get something done to help Hoosier workers during these challenging economic times. Sadly, as working families look to leaders in Indianapolis, they see Indiana Republicans using Washington political games as their guide, not Hoosier common sense. Indiana Republicans have decided to ram through the controversial right to work legislation as their first priority. Instead of bringing Hoosiers together, they’ve chosen to pit them against each other. While the Republican partisanship won’t spur job creation, it has spurred one
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thing - Democratic recruitment efforts. Our efforts were beyond successful with an unprecedented number of Democratic candidates filing for office. We have great people running in all corners of the state. Our base is energized and ready to take our message from house to house, street to street, and neighborhood to neighborhood. Thanks to the Republicans who have united our base: working families, educators caregivers and local businesses. The upcoming election will be a referendum on oneparty Republican rule at the State House. I believe it will be a great year for Democrats who have championed the voice of those ignored by the Republican Majorities. Democrats - new and old - are more than willing to join with Republicans to help struggling Hoosier families and move our state ahead. Supporting Hoosier small businesses is exactly that opportunity. Our commonsense plan would free our leaders from partisan deadlock to come together and find solutions to boost our economy and create jobs. That is the kind of construction all Hoosier families can value and the kind of construction Hoosier families deserve.
Wendy McNamara as eating a healthier diet, exercising, and living smoke free. First, you must be able to identify the signs of a typical heart attack. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most of them start slowly with mild pain or discomfort. It is key that you do not wait before taking action though if you have chest discomfort, other discomfort in the upper body, shortness of breath, break out in a cold sweat, experience nausea or lightheadedness. It is important to note that the signs of a heart attack can vary for women, and just not feeling right can be a sign of a heart attack. One of the best ways to combat this disease is to make heart healthy decisions. We hear it all the time, but it’s true, we need to maintain a healthy weight. Too much body fat increases the risk for heart disease and other health problems. We also need to get ac-
tive. The American Heart Association recommends getting at least 150 minutes exercise each week. What we eat makes a difference too. A heart-healthy diet includes eating more fruits and vegetables, fish, whole grains and limiting our sodium intake and sugar sweetened beverages. We also need to watch our cholesterol level; it should be under 200 mg/ dL and our blood pressure should be consistently less than 120 as a top number and 80 as a bottom number. It is essential that we be proactive in making heart healthy decisions and stay informed so that we can recognize the signs of a heart attack. If you would like to learn more about American Heart Month you can visit: www.goredforwomen.org. I also encourage you to visit my website at www.in.gov/ h76 to hear a special message from female legislators on this issue.
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upcoming budget to begin to turn the tide on Alzheimer’s and change its trajectory. Nationwide, an estimated 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including as many as 120,000 right here in Indiana. By 2050 as many as 16 million Americans will have this disease that slowly steals memories, independence, autonomy and more. These families cannot wait any longer. Today there are nearly 15 million friends and family caring for a loved one with FEATURES EDITOR PAM ROBINSON WRITER / REPORTER VALERIE WERKMEISTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS THE DAVE & TERRI KOCH FAMILY
Alzheimer’s, including as many as 450,000 in Indiana. Hoosier families shoulder the emotional, physical and financial toll of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. They do it hour after hour, day after day, year after year. We need action today. Go to http://www.alz.org/petition and sign the petition encouraging the creation of a plan that reflects the urgency of this disease. Tom Bodkin National Director, the Alzheimer’s Association BOOKKEEPING CONNIE PEARCE Pocobooks@aol.com
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Truck drivers escape serious injury on S.R. 68 Monday morning, February 13, at approximately 6:45, Indiana State Police responded to a crash at S.R. 68 and I-69 that injured a Haubstadt truck driver and totaled both trucks. Preliminary investigation revealed Lucas Wellmeyer, 29, of Winslow, was driving a 2007 Ford F750 truck westbound on S.R. 68 when he turned left to exit onto I-69 south and pulled into the path of an eastbound 2012 Peterbilt dump truck. Both vehicles collided and came to
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Wildcats continue to warm up as sectional nears
Star Gazers... Mount Vernon Senior Troy Paris takes on the whole Reitz Panthers’ team for these two points during Friday night’s exciting win on the west side of Evansville. Photo by Terri Koch
By Steve Joos There was a hot time on Reitz Hill Friday night. And who was really smoking hot? The Mount Vernon boys’ basketball team, especially from the field. The visiting Wildcats hit 28 of 38 shots from the field (73.7 percent) and doused the Panthers’ senior night spirits with a 76-67 victory, the Cats’ first in five games against Evansville schools this season. Bryce Newman pumped in 19 points and Brian Koch 17 as the Cats broke open a seesaw contest by outscoring the Panthers 22-10 in the fourth quarter and wiping out a 57-54 third quarter deficit. Koch scored all of his points in the final eight minutes, hitting a driving layup with 4:29 left in the game and then adding a free throw to convert the three-point play and put the Cats in front 63-61. Nearly a minute later, Kameron Malone hit one of two free throws and pulled the Panthers to within a point at 63-62, but 12 seconds later, Troy Paris (who also put in 10 points to give the Cats three in double figures) looked to the outside, took a pass from Newman and put it in, opening a three-point Mount Vernon advantage. With 3:02 to go, once
again it was “hello Newman!” as the senior guard dropped in a 12-footer in the lane and added another charity toss, stretching the Wildcat advantage to 68-62. Not only did the Cats burn the nets from the field, they also knocked down 14 of 17 free throws, while Reitz converted just three of 13 from the charity stripe. Free throws and that sizzling pace from the floor (which included an unofficial estimate of 10 layups) were the keys as the Cats had to over come a 26-21 rebounding disadvantage and an edge for the Panthers from three-point land. Reitz, which shot 27 of 57 from the field, connected on 10 threepoint baskets and twice held the lead. The Panthers led 16-14 at the first stop, but Mount Vernon came back in the second chapter, outscoring the hosts 20-16 to lead 34-32 at halftime. But back again came Reitz, out pointing the Cats 25-20 in the third quarter to go up by three enter the last eight minutes. Wildcats’ coach Marc Hostetter was impressed with the Panthers’ athleticism and length, adding that the good shooting night made up for whatever deficiencies that his team might have shown Friday. The coach went on to
say that Reitz did a good job of going after the ball. Hostetter tried to minimize the significance of the victory, which raised the Wildcats to 7-14 overall in addition to win over an Evansville school, but the reaction of the players said otherwise. River VanZant and Austin Goebel each scored eight points, while Collin Varner added seven and Drake McNamara six. Goebel and McNamara each had two of Mount Vernon’s six threepointers (the cats made six of eight from downtown). Tyler Ritzert rounded out the scoring with two points. That balance also overcame four Panthers in double figures, led by Logan Schuetz’ 14 points. Seth Auten drained four of Reitz’ 10 three-pointers en route to 12 points on the night, while Cameron Liley added another dozen and James Sanford added 11, including three from long range. Koch led the Cats with five rebounds. The news from the preliminary wasn’t as good for the Cats, as the Panthers posted a 51-34 victory. It will be Mount Vernon against Princeton in the nightcap when the Boonville Class 3A Sectional tips off on Feb. 28, according to the IHSAA draw, held Sunday in Indianapolis.
Mount Vernon swimmers send five to state swim meet
Senior Wet Cat Reid Mobley reacts to his time, a new Castle pool record, and firstplace finish in the 100-yard backstroke during Saturday’s sectional competition. Mobley, who was also the first-place finisher in the 100-yard Individual Medley and part of 400-yard Freestyle Relay team, will be joined by his brother and teammates Wade Mobley, Jacob Poole, Nicholas Loehr and Austin Colson, at the IHSAA State Meet held at IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis next weekend. Photo by Terri Koch
New Harmony guard Kyle Whitmore fends off a deflection from a Red Hill player. Photo by Zach Straw
By Steve Joos For the most part, the Mount Vernon boys’ swim team has performed in the shadow of their female counterparts this season, swimming well, but not being as dominant as the Lady Wet Wildcats. The guys are getting their turn to shine now. Three Mount Vernon swimmers won four individual events and the 400-yard freestyle relay team took home a blue ribbon as the Wet Cats finished third in Saturday’s Castle Sectional meet. Not bad for third place. “We probably have as many as have qualified for state meet,” coach Larry Zoller said. “That was our goal, to try getting the kids to state meet. We did a good job of not only getting tie kids to the state meet, but we’re in a good position at the state meet.” Zoller felt that his team swam aggressively and didn’t make that many mistakes while in the pool. “We had a lot of heads up swims and a lot of competitiveness,” the coach said. “We also had a lot of fantastic efforts on the part of kids.” One the better swims was Wade Mobley’s effort in the 100-yard breaststroke, where the junior did a great job of bettering his time in the event while his senior brother Reid Mobley won the 100-backstroke in a pool record time of :52.50, breaking his own 2011 mark. Reid Mobley was two of the four individual winners, winning the 200-indivudial medley (1:55.52) in addition to the backstroke. Jacob Poole posted a time of 1:47.93 to take the 200-freestyle and Nicholas Loehr brought home the other individual blue ribbon winner, posting a time of 5:01.04 to capture the 500-freestyle. Poole and the Mobleys teamed with Auston Colson to capture the 400-freestyle relay in 3:17.97, more than three seconds better than Castle’s runner-up squad. “We had some good, solid swims,” Zoller said. “We sent a realy team to state for the
first time in a number of years, because Castle’s dominance is not as what it was with Keanu Stevenson, so we’re really happy with the kids.” Zoller felt that Poole could swim even better in the medley, while Mobley could be ranked high in both events and could place in the freestyle at Indy if he matches that effort, while Loehr did a good job despite not swimming as well as he did in the preliminaries. A freshman, Colson was a big key to the Wet Cats’ relay win, with a: 51.62 split. “He (Colson) was swimming 56 (seconds) two weeks ago,” Zoller said. “In other words, he had just a dramatic improvement in there.” Zoller felt that the team did as well as they could, adding that the team even broke into the diving Regional for the first time in a number of years, as Kyle Smith finished fourth on the boards. Caste won the meet with 484 points, while Memorial came in second with 421, 19 ahead of the Wet Wildcats. North was a distant fourth with 227 points, while Mater Dei (139) rounded out the top five. The rest of the field included Reitz (115), Boonville (108), Bosse (99), Harrison (89), Central (61) and Gibson Southern (36). Castle Sectional meet: 200-medley relay: 2) Mount Vernon 1:40.32; 200-freestyle: Poole (first) 1:47.93; 200-IM: R. Mobley (first) 1:55.52, Loehr (fifth) 2:05.39; Diving: Smith (fourth) 319.95, Jacob Whaley (fifth) 290.70; 100-butterfly: R. Mobley (fifth) :55.13; 100-freestyle: Poole (third) :48.52, Colson (eighth) :52.65; 500-freestyle: Loehr (first) 5:01.04, Sage Irons (third) 5:10.67, Aaron Duckworth (eighth) 5:27.09; 200-freestyle relay: 4) Mount Vernon 1:37.66; 100-backstroke: R. Mobley (first) :52.50*, Travis Harris (sixth) 1:01.59; 100-breaststroke: W. Mobley (second) 1:01.47; 400-freestyle relay: 1) Mount Vernon 3:17.97. *New pool record.
Center, Caleb McDaniel goes up for the shot against Red Hill’s Salukis. Photo by Zach Straw
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Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats celebrate record season
Mount Vernon Girls Basketball Team award winners, left: Amy Seifert, Academic All-State; Lauren Stemple, Hustle Award; Ellen Foster, Newcomer of the Year Award; Jacey Ritzert, Most Valuable Player; and Megan Randall, Academic All-State. Photo by Terri Koch son which had a lot of highs and we were disappointed, we felt like we played well enough to win the conference. We beat the conference champion (Big Eight titlist Jasper), we felt like we were good enough to win the Sectional, we beat Gibson Southern (the eventual Sectional champs), but we just didn’t get those things done in the Sectional and that’s something we’ve got to work on.” Winning in the postseason is one thing the Lady Wild-
By Steve Joos The most wins in school history. The longest winning streak in the history of girls’ basketball at Mount Vernon (11 straight). That was the kind of season the Mount Vernon Lady Wildcats had in 2011-12. That was the kind of season which was reviewed at the team’s banquet Thursday at the High School cafeteria. “I think it was an excellent season,” coach Steve Mitchell said. “It was a sea-
cats will have to work on in preparation for next year, Mitchell added, but this season’s squad had plenty to feel good about, winning 11 straight games and posting 16 victories overall (both school records). They were second in the Big Eight, due to a pair of close early season losses at Princeton and Washington, but the Lady Cats also came back to beat not only the conference and Sectional champs, but also the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference champion
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years, earning the coach’s praise for helping lead the team from three wins their freshman year to this season’s record-breakers. “They were a big part of turning the program around,” the coach said of the seniors. “I want to thank them for sticking with it and they’re just quality kids too. They’re going to be very successful in life and I just wish them the best.” Randall, Seifert and Roberts each received varsity letters, along with Rachel Cash, Lauren Stemple, Jade Dixon, Shelby Ritzert, Ellen Foster, Cheyenne Strobel and Jacey Ritzert. The team will have a good nucleus coming back next season, Mitchell said, adding that he hoped the team would have a good summer and improve on the offensive end. Mount Vernon took 120 more shots than the opposition did this season, according to the coach, and if a few more of those went in, things might have improved. The Lady Cats especially have to find a way to score when they’re in the half-court, Mitchell added. “The group coming back has an opportunity to set another school record,” Mitchell said. “That’s our goal every year is to keep improving and getting better. During the season is the time of year when we get better as a team and this is the time when
we get better as individuals. This is the time when we can work on our strengths and also, look at some of their weaknesses and improve on those.” Injuries also dealt the Lady Cats a setback, as Dixon, a junior guard, missed the last third of the season due to an ACL tear. A healthier roster, Mitchell said, might have enabled the Lady Cats to stay alive in the postseason (the banquet was held prior to last weekend’s Regional tournaments). Reserve certificates went to Kellen Ray, Stefanie Bulla, Andrea Dick, Jessica Robinson, Ally Kershaw, Abby Randall, Ellie Weilbrenner, Erin Wolf, December Davis, Kaysie Collins, Shelby Ritzert and Cheyenne Strobel. Each of the reserve team members also received freshman numerals, except for Kershaw, Strobel and Shelby Ritzert, each of whom were sophomores. Foster was named the team’s “Newcomer of the Year,” while Stemple earned the Hustle Award and Jacey Ritzert was named the team’s Most Valuable Player. Randall and Seifert were also named to the Indiana Basketball Coaches’ Association’s Academic All-State team, while Jacey Ritzert was selected for the Class 3A Junior South All-Star team and will participate in a game later this spring.
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Vikings get a pair of wins, but not in pretty fashion
North Posey’s Alec Werry makes his way up the court during one of two Viking wins this weekend. The Vikings have used the “second season” to improve and get a good share of wins. Photo by Dave Pearce By Steve Joos The North Posey boys’ basketball team was challenged during Friday’s game with the visiting Boonville Pioneers, as Coach Matt Wadsworth wanted the Vikings to get hungry. They got hungry and won their game with the Pioneers 55-45, but was the win pretty? Not so much. Some defensive changes at the outset of the second half helped put North Posey in a commanding position in the second half, Wadsworth said. “I think one of the keys was in the second half, Alec Beard, Colton Motz and Aus-
tin Bender went into the lineup and played really well,” Wadsworth said. “Austin had several steals, Alec and Colton both did a good job on the glass, at the end of the third quarter, and Austin Bender hit a jump shot for us. That was something we worked on in practice and he made a big shot for us.” Bender’s jumper made the score 41-34 and capped a comeback which overcame five of the unanswered Pioneer points that opened the third chapter. Those five straight tallies turned a 33-29 halftime lead for the Vikings into a 34-33 deficit with just over five minutes to play in the pe-
riod. The Vikings’ first points of the period came on two Bender free throws with 4:55 to go and restored the North Posey advantage at 35-34. The senior added two more buckets and another pair of charity tosses helped give North Posey a seven-point lead heading into the final eight minutes. Edward Wynn scored to open the fourth quarter, but the Vikings responded with a 7-1 run that opened a 4837 lead and then went on another run to put the game away after Boonville reeled off eight straight points and closed the gap to 48-45 with 49.9 seconds to go in the game. First, North Posey got the ball back twice on a jump ball call and a turnover, only to have Clay Dupps steal it and go all the way for a layup, cutting the gap to three points, but that would be as close as the Pioneers would get. Kyle Swope knocked down a bucket to open a five-point advantage and the Vikings hit five of their last six free throws to salt things away. The game was basically trench warfare, with North Posey fighting back from an early 8-1 deficit to knot things at 12-12 on two Jourdan Cox free throws with 25.3 seconds left in the first quarter. Boonville had three tries at taking the lead after that, but couldn’t, keeping things knotted at the break 12-12. Nick Neidig scored to open the second quarter and Alec Werry drained a three to give North Posey a 17-12 advantage early in the second quarter that mostly held up through halftime, even though the Pioneers twice cut the margin to a point. Those missed shots at the end of the opening chapter weren’t the only places where the Vikings got a break, according to the coach.
“We were fortunate that they missed an easy shot at the end of the second quarter and they missed three easy shots at the beginning of the third quarter,” Wadsworth explained. “That gave us some momentum going forward.” And that momentum carried North Posey through a third-quarter slump to the win. “One thing that’s important for us is playing hungry,” Wadsworth said. “Each night, you’ve got to go out and earn victories. We’ve played really well, but we can’t be satisfied with this.” The Vikings were hungry Friday night. Pretty? Not so much. Werry and Wes Harness each put in 14 points to pace the Vikings, while Cox add-
ed eight, Bender seven and Swope five. Motz added four points, while Neidig tallied two. Dupps’ game-high 16 points paced the Pioneers. Cody Ungetheim dropped in 13 points as the reserve Vikings controlled the preliminary 67-47. After Ungetheim, 11 and nine seemed to be North Posey’s lucky numbers, as Bryce Martin, James Marshall and Damon Cardin each tossed in 11 points, while Reid Gertiesen and Michael Bender each tallied nine. Jacob Brenton chipped in two. The Vikings showed a better defensive effort in their previous game, a 72-69 win at Perry Central, Wadsworth said. Against the Commodores, North Posey rallied from an
early 21-14 deficit, cutting the lead to 34-29 at halftime and then outscoring them 22-6 in the third quarter to open a 55-40 lead. Then they had to hold off the Commodores in the final chapter to pull out the win. Harness poured in 23 point to lead North Posey, while Swope added 17 and Werry 12 to give the Vikings three players in double figures. Cox and Motz each tallied eight points, while Neidig added four and Bender one. Derek Thomas paced the Commodores with 21 points, while Trent Brown stuck in 15 and Tanner Cassidy added 12. The preliminary wasn’t so good for the Vikings, as they dropped a 59-27 decision to the Commodore reserves.
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2012 Viking Baseball Camp The North Posey Viking baseball program will be conducting instructional camps for players between the ages of 6 and 14 who would like to hone their skills in preparation for the 2012 baseball season. The camps are structured to help the participants with their hitting, fielding, base running, and throwing abilities. During their time at the camp your child will be instructed through the philosophies and techniques utilized by the Viking varsity baseball program. Instruction will be provided by the North Posey varsity baseball coaching staff. Take advantage of this opportunity to prepare for your upcoming season, by participating in one of the camp dates listed below. Ages 6 to 9 years old is Thrusday March 8th from 6 to 8 p.m. Ages 10 to 12 years old Tuesday March 6 and March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ages 13 to 14 years old is Tuesday March 6 and 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. The camp is offering a family discount, contact Coach Smith at 812-202-2655. The camp will cost $20 dollars per player for 6 to 9 year olds. 10 to 14 year olds will cost $30. Instruction will take place in
the North Posey High School gymnasiums. Dates are subject to change. Players should dress appropriately to participate in baseball related drills, including in tennis shoes. Players should bring a glove and bat for the camp. You can find the registration form for the baseball camp on our website, www.poseycountynews.com
Babe Ruth baseball tryouts Tryouts will be held for the two North Posey Babe Ruth baseball teams on Saturday, March 17 at 3:30 pm at the North Posey High School baseball field. Players should bring the appropriate equipment necessary for a tryout including a glove and protective cup as well as cleats and a bat if you have them. North Posey Black
is coached by Damien Word and North Posey Red is coached by Zac Voegel. Please communicate your intention to attend the tryout by e-mailing voeg@ sbcglobal.net or calling 459-3539. To be eligible to participate in Babe Ruth Baseball, a player must be born on or after May 1, 1996 and prior to May 1, 1999.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2012 • PAGE B5
LEGALS Court News Arrests February 1
dent—PCS February 5
Christopher Byers— Mount Vernon—WarrantSexual Misconduct with a Minor (Petition to Revoke)— PCS Matthew Allgood—Evansville—Warrant-Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury (Petition to Revoke)—MVPD Samuel Jernigan—Mount Vernon—Theft—MVPD Jesse Hertel—Evansville—Burglary, Theft—PCS Russell Banks—Mount Vernon—Operating While Intoxicated—PCS February 3 David King—Mount Vernon—Operating While Intoxicated—MVPD Kevin Bonham—Evansville—Warrant-Check Deception—PCS Joseph Jackson—Evansville—Warrant-Theft—PCS Jessica Kolb—Mount Vernon—Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Common Nuisance—PCS Thomas Phillips—Mount Vernon—Possession of Marijuana, Neglect of a Depen-
Kiefer Hendricks—Mount Vernon—Public Intoxication, Residential Entry—MVPD February 7 Zachary Rice—Evansville—Domestic Battery with Serious Injury in Front of Child, Strangulation, Interference with the Reporting of a Crime, Aggravated Battery—PCS February 8 Christopher Byers— Mount Vernon—WarrantFailure to Register--PCS Complaints January 28 11:58 p.m.—Alcohol Offense— Male driving a newer model silver Avalanche that will be coming into Posey County in approximately 15 minutes. Male subject is very intoxicated—Hwy 62, Evansville January 29
12:33 a.m.—Medical—Intoxicated male subject fell from standing position, is not acting right—Upper Mount Vernon Road, Evansville 3:02 a.m.—Suspicious— Saw a man run out of this house. Advised no one lives there—Sycamore, Mount Vernon 4:29 a.m.—Alarm—Motion detector—Church St, New Harmony 5:45 p.m.—Car-Deer— Black Mercury Milan—Hwy 69, New Harmony 6:54 p.m.—Suspicious— Noticed a vehicle coming in subdivision, driving slowly. 3 black male teenagers, had not seen them in the area before. Older model dark red Taurus. Appeared they did not know where they were going. Would like extra patrol— Mueller Manor Subdivision, Mount Vernon 10:49 p.m.—Suspicious— Has a male subject outside her building trying to get in. She advised him she has nothing to rent. Is taking something, trying to get the key cover off. Male subject wearing light blue jump suit. Appears he has walked back
to a vehicle. Would like an officer to see if he made entry into the key box and check the area—4 Seasons Motel, Mount Vernon January 30 2:59 p.m.—Alarm—Hallway motion—Zoar Church Road, Mount Vernon 6:23 p.m.—Suspicious— Vehicle back neighbors lane. Can hear screaming. Vehicle keeps going back and forth down the lane. Headlights have been on, now they are off—Damm and Luigs Road, Wadesville 9:04 p.m.—Medical—51 year-old male subject— Country Homes Dr, Evansville 11:17 p.m.—Miscellaneous—Need a deputy to come to the jail—Posey County Jail, Mount Vernon January 31 5:00 a.m.—Reckless— Semi pulling a trailer, all over the roadway—I 64, Cynthiana 7:12 a.m.—Abandoned Vehicle—Older white Corsica—Cut-Off Road, Cynthi-
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2012-027 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Board of Conuriissioners of Posey County, IN will receive sealed bids at the Posey County Auditor’s Office in the Coliseum Mt. Vernon, IN up to the hour of 4:00 PM local time March 19, 2012 or up to 9:00 AM on March 20, 2012 at the Hovey House. For the remainingmonths of year 2012. March 20, 2012
Posey County Solid Waste Management District is seeking bids for a tax anticipations warrant loan for $100,000.00. The purpose is to remove the current recycling center and construct a new building. A bid package is available at the District office located at 400 Brown Street, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Bids must be received at the District Office by 8:00 a.m. March 1, 2012.
Letting date March 20, 2012 for the following items: Published in the Posey County News February 14 & 21, 2012 Section VII Bituminous Material (Chip & Seal Paving) Section VIII Asphalt (Hot mix material) All material shall meet all requirements of the State and Federal Governments. Successful bidder shall furnish the highway department with a price list. Any item picked up or delivered must have a SIGNED INVOICED or PACKING SLIP accompanying it. The highway superintendent may require the successful bidder to remove from the county job, any of the bidder’s employees who the highway department determines to be performing the contracted work in an unsafe or unsatisfactory manner or who are disruptive to the job site. Bidder shall comply in every respect with Indiana State Laws governing the purchases of County Supplies. Bidder shall use US weight and measures The bidder shall submit his bond on Forms prescribed by the State Board of Accounts and shall be accompanied by Certified check, cashier’s checks bidder’s Bond or cash in the sum often percent (10%) of the bid including any added alternates. All in accordance with the specification on file in the office of Posey County Auditor, Mt.Vernon, IN. Checks, bonds or cash securing other contracts or bids with the county will not be treated as accompanying these bids.
ana 3:12 p.m.—Theft—Advised someone has stolen several items; iron kettle with stand, log chains, garden tiller and John Deere with weights and attachments—Lower Mt. Vernon Road, Mount Vernon 3:36 p.m.—Disturbance— Wants a call in reference her husband. Advised he is intoxicated—Bradley Blvd, Mount Vernon 4:32 p.m.—Trespassing— Subject has people hunting on his property. White Ford F 150, Silver Chevy Z71— Caborn/Sawmill, Mount Vernon February 1 12:16 a.m.—Missing Person—Daughter still hasn’t come home—Frederick St, New Harmony 8:54 a.m.—Wanted Person—Circuit Court, Mount Vernon 9:36 a.m.—Reckless— Caller advised 3 semi trucks driving recklessly—Stevens Road, Mount Vernon 9:55 a.m.—Motorist Assist—Truck broke down on the side of the roadway. White Chevy 1500—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 9:56 a.m.—Road Hazard— Debris in the roadway—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 10:08 a.m.—Road Closed—Greis Road, Cynthiana February 2 8:06 a.m.—Road Closed— Road closed for the day—Luigs Road between Diamond Island and Damm, Wadesville 9:44 a.m.—VIN Inspection—1963 Comet—Pace
Morton Ln, Poseyville 2:23 p.m.—Drugs—Vine, Mount Vernon
February 3 2:52 a.m.—Information— Unknown subject ran out of the fire grounds building off into the woods. Requesting deputies to check the area— Sabic, Mount Vernon 4:33 a.m.—Suspicious— Male subject is in between the storm door and the regular door. Sock hat and gray vest. The caller’s wife has called and advised the male subject is now trying to get in the building—Parker Mini Mart, Wadesville 7:30 a.m.—Extra Patrol— Wants to speak with officer about incident that occurred last night and getting extra patrol. Last night around 11 p.m., the dogs started barking and then her car alarm went off. Has not noticed anything missing but still would like to make officers aware of what went on—Hwy 165, Poseyville 8:11 a.m.—Welfare Check—Maroon vehicle, westbound lane, subject slumped over the wheel, flashing lights as cars go by. Unknown problem—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 12:24 p.m.—Extra Patrol—Caller has had gas taken out of his vehicle. Would like extra patrol at night. Does not need to speak with an officer—Upton Road, Mount Vernon 3:55 p.m.—Reckless— Advised concrete truck lost a lot of concrete blocks all over highway—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS The County Commissioners of Posey County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids until 4:00 PM local time, on the 19th day of March, 2012 at the Office of the Posey County Auditor, Coliseum Building or until 9:00 AM local time on the 20th day of March, 2012 at the Hovey House, Mt. Vernon, Indiana for the: REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE #163 ON HUEY ROAD OVER BRANCH OF BIG CREEK The contract documents will be on file at the office of the Owner for inspection. Copies of the documents may be obtained at the office of the Posey County Highway Department, 1203 O’Donnell Road, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Proposals shall be properly and completely executed on the forms furnished to bidders and must be accompanied by an executed non-collusion affidavit. Any bid in excess of $25,000.00 shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check in the amount of not less than ten (10) per cent of the bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the receipt of bids. The Posey County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any part or all bids and waive any informalities in bidding. POSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
James L. Alsop, President John K. Sherretz Scott Moye
POSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
2012-030 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 March 13, 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 Sex & Violent Offender County General Jail Misdemeanant Jail Misdemeanant Jail Maintenance Health Maint. Tobacco Settlement Health Maint. Tobacco Settlement Local Health Maintenance Local Health Maintenance Reassessment County General
Purpose Intended Amount Prosecutor/Depositions $1,250 Sex/Violent Offender Reg. $3,399 Sheriff/Gasoline $1,894 Other Serv/Charges $9,080 Supplies $20,000 Other Serv/Charges $161,751 Other Serv/Charges $5,000 Capital Outlays $16,075 Supplies $15,000 Other Serv/Charges $5,000 Assessor/Personal Serv. $20,000 EMS/Professional Serv. $50,000
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation 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 appropriation within (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken at the above meeting.
John K. Sberretz W. Scott Moye James L. Alsop
ATTEST: Nicholas J. Wildeman, Auditor
Nicholas Wildeman Posey County Auditor
Published in the Posey County News February 21 & 28, 2012
Published in the Posey County February 21 & 28, 2012
Published in the Posey County News on February 21, 2012
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Published in the Posey County News on February 21 & 28 and March 6, 2012.
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‘Vikings get a pair of wins’ continued from B3 of taking away their initial look. Offensively, I think we moved the ball well, I think there were times that maybe we had an opportunity to attack the ball earlier than we did, but I think the big thing for us is we had two games this weekend and we got two wins.� The Vikings outrebounded the Marksmen 50-21 and dished out 17 assists, both positives, as North Posey won its third straight game and seventh in the last 10. That 23-13 advantage at the first stop grew to 44-31 at halftime and 63-45 after three quarters, but the Vikings needed some help down the stretch after Tell City closed to within single digits at 74-65 with a minute to go.
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Werry paced North Posey with 15 points, while Harness added 14 and Cox 10. Those three, along with a balanced effort from the rest of the squad neutralized a game-high 22 points from Tell City’s Matthew Watts and another 20 from Chris Kohnert. “As a team, we’re just getting contributions from everybody,� Wadsworth said. “Which is important this time of year.� Colton Motz contributed eight points to effort, while Neidig tallied seven. Ungetheim and Beard each chipped in six tallies, while Austin Bender and Swope each chipped in five. Michael Bender scored three points. “We took the approach after the (Graber
Post Classic) that this was the start of our second season,� Wadsworth said. “That enabled us to focus on one game at a time and not worry about our won-loss record. We’ve just done a good job with that.� The reserves posted a 54-50 win in the preliminary behind 11 points from Martin. Griffin Motz and Ungetheim each added nine points, while Cardin tallied eight, Carl seven and Michael Bender six. Marshall scored five, Gertesen four and Jacob Brenton two. The Vikings will open the second round of the Class 2A Southridge Sectional, set for Wednesday, Feb. 29, when the now 11-9 Vikings will take on Perry Central.
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Michael Bender paced the reserves with nine points, while Marshall tallied four. Ungetheim and Gertiesen each added three points, while Martin, Cardin, Tyler Adkins and Zach Carl each chipped in two. The Vikings jumped out an early 10-point lead Saturday and went from there to topple visiting Tell City 78-68. Wadsworth said that North Posey knew the game would be up-tempo and his team did a good job of taking away the Marksmen’s first look as the bucket. “They typically look to shoot the ball within the first 6-10 seconds of having the basketball,� the coach explained. “I think we did a good job
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Bill and Bev Tucker admired as ordinary folks
Mount Vernon native Bill Tucker and his wife Beverly set up housekeeping in her native Point Township 45 years ago this coming September. The couple loves Point Township as witnessed in their renovation of their home ravaged during the April 2011 flood. After 7 months of living in a cramped trailer behind their Mount Vernon businesses, the Tuckers finally returned to Point Township only two weeks before Christmas. For them, there’s just no place like a Point Township home, especially for the holidays. In spite of their own heartache, they have continued to reach out to their Point Township neighbors, as always, through Point Township Church of the Nazarene. For the past year, Bev has been the director of Kids’ Point, the church’s Wednesday night outreach ministry for children and teens. She’s the teen Sunday school teacher now as well after a 25-year run as the adult Sunday school teacher. As long as she has breath, she will continue he ministry she began over 30 years ago at Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Bev is a long time member of both Church Women United and the Woman’s Christian TemperU i as well well. ll ance Union For his part, Bill has served for 18 years as Sunday school superintendent
at Point. He enjoys teaching archery and car care, two of the life skills classes offered to teens through Kids’ Point. Everyone enjoys the spring and fall church parties Bill plans. He is well known for his gift of hospitality, talking and visiting with people frequently, to offer a kind word or a helping hand. Many readers are familiar with the Tuckers’ Mount Vernon businesses located on Fourth Street. Bev opened B & B Antiques ten years ago when she retired from driving a school bus for the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon. Likewise, Bill opened Tucker Sporting Goods four years ago after he retired from G.E., turning his hunting hobby into a business. Bill loves to hunt deer and sometimes turkey. His home devotes an entire wall to most of his trophies – 25 bucks – although a few also decorate the sporting goods store. Between seasons, he is an avid marble collector. A new member of the Posey County Historical Society, Bev wants to record as much of Point Township’s history as possible, she says, “before it washes away.” In addition, B keeps Bev k up with ith the th history hi t off antiques antiques. ti She Sh especially i ll appreciates the workmanship of wood carvings and handblown glass.
The Tuckers spend time with their five children and their children’s families, including six grandchildren, as often as time allows. “We have the smartest, best looking grandchildren around,” Bev says as her eyes twinkle. Certainly, the grandchildren couldn’t find more loving grandparents.
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THE POSEY COUNTY NEWS • SERVING THE COUNTY SINCE 1882 • WWW.POSEYCOUNTYNEWS.COM
WE’VE RECEIVED OUR 11TH
“DEFICIENCY FREE” INSPECTION IN A ROW!
ELEVEN IN A ROW
Celebrating Our Reputation For Impeccable Quality Care In celebration of our achievement, we invite the public to inquire about the Charles Ford Home by visiting us online: www.charlesfordhome. com or calling 1-812-682-4675 and scheduling a tour today!
Visit us online at:
www.CharlesFordHome.com 920 S. Main St. P.O. Box 395 New Harmony, IN 47631 Phone: 812-682-4675 ~ Fax: 812-682-4676 E-mail: charlesfordhome@sbcglobal.net
No Long Term Lease Required!
OVER $9,000 OFF! #12172
2011 NEW CAMARO CONV. & SS
MSRP $44,140
#12275
SALE $38,940
2011 NEW CHEVY IMPALA
MSRP $25,515
SALE $19,994
#21002
2012 CHEVY COLORADO 4x4 CREW CAB 2LT MSRP $31,065
#13477
2011 NEW CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 X-CAB MSRP $31,430
SALE $22,485
#13283
2011 NEW SILVERADO 4X4 CREW CAB
MSRP $35,253
KENNY KENT’S CASH & GRAB EVENT
SALE $26,948
MSRP $35,153
SALE $29,974
2012 NEW CHEVY MALIBU 2 LT
SALE 26,965
MSRP $27,155
SALE $21,995
#12264
2011 CHEVY CAMARO 2LT CONVERTIBLE
2011 CHEVY CAMARO 2SS CONVERTIBLE
SALE $32,990
MSRP $39,140 BUY
#21021
FOR ONLY $34,940
#20040
2012 NEW CHEVY TRAVERSE LTZ, LOADED
MSRP $42,970
2012 NEW CHEVY CRUZE
SALE $36,970
MSRP $17,470
OVER $10,000 OFF!
35 Available
2011 NEW CHEVY CORVETTE GRAND SPORT MSRP $60,105
SALE $15,990
ALL NEW CHEVY CRUZE
#13615
SALE 49,987 $
30 Available
#70208
2011 CHEVY EXPRESS BAY BRIDGE CONV. BOX TRUCK
#20004
$
#12188
MSRP $36,950
#13545
#70207
ALL NEW CHEVY EQUINOX
2011 NEW CHEVY SILVERADO EXT. CAB
$13,691
MSRP $27,025
SALE $19,985 CHEVY IMPALAS
CHEVY MALIBUS
18 Available
25 Available
STARTING AT
$16,991
#13565
STARTING AT
STARTING AT
STARTING AT
#70205
$11,991
#70205
*Must qualify for all rebates. PRICE INCLUDES DESTINATION. Excludes taxes & fees.
1-866-517-4344 www.KENNYKENTCHEVY.com 4600 Division Street Auto Plaza • Evansville, IN 47715
$10,991