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Tucker scramble set Friends of John Tucker will be hosting a “Re-Elect John Tucker for Mayor Golf Scramble” on August 6, 2011. The event will be held at CountryMark Golf Course in Mount Vernon. A shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. Food and beverages will be served during the entire scramble. If you are interested in participating in any way, please call 480-3875.
Road closed for repairs Starting Monday, July 25, Tile Factory Road will be closed from Fourth Street to Fifth Street for intersection improvement of State Road 62 and Tile Factory Road.
Cornhole for cause set The first annual Cornhole for a Cause tournament is set to kick off on Sunday, August 7th at the Robinson Township Conservation Club at 2:30 p.m. This is a single elimination tournament that will benefit At The Cross Mission soup kitchen located in Mount Vernon. Recently the soup kitchen was warned about safety hazards and were put on a time table to meet the new standards. The soup kitchen feeds anywhere from 4080 people per night during their four day operation. They provide a free meal for anyone who comes in, and have a suggested charge of .25 cents for a meal to go. The At The Cross Mission Soup Kitchen was founded by Rev. Meyers Hyman, minister of First Church Of Nazarene. Every Saturday they host a food pantry, and currently serve around 150 families per month. The soup kitchen is kept open through donations, and due to the need for new renovations, more donations are needed. The cost is $20 per team, to register or ask questions call Dylan Krohn 812-430-0464, or Richard Karns 812-200-0333 or rkarns@ insightbb.com. Drinks and pizza will be for sale. If you could please provide a set of boards for the tournament it would be greatly appreciated.Donations will be accepted if you are unable or not interested in the tournament.
Class of 1964 meets The MVHS Class of 1964 is celebrating their 65th birthday. A picnic will be held on Sept. 17. For more information please email M. Louise Bulla Tomlinson at louisetom64@yahoo.com or Mike Dunbar at dunbarhome@ insightbb.com.
River Days entries sought Members of the Mount Vernon River Days committee are looking for parade entries from area businesses, churches, civic groups, scout troops, car clubs, etc. This year the parade will take place on Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. The theme is yesterday, today and tomorrow. Information can be obtained through the Mount Vernon River Days web-page, the Black Township Fire Department web-site, or the Posey County Sheriff’s Department.
Oldest Posey vet sought The Mount Vernon River Days Committee wants to identify the oldest living veteran in Posey County. Can you help? The male or female who has this distinction will be honored as Grand Marshall of the River Days Parade. If you have a veteran in your family or know of a veteran who served in the service of our country, please phone 812-6430091 or email Judy Whitten at riverview303@insightbb.com. Be ready to provide the name of the service person, years of military service, branch of service and age at the last birthday.
By Pam Robinson The Mount Vernon School Board confirmed the employment of former University of Southern Indiana, or USI, coach and court standout Marc Hostetter as boys’ varsity basketball coach. Hostetter has also been approved to serve as teacher assistant in the computer lab for the high school credit recovery program. The news created quite a stir in the media, largely absent from the meeting itself, and on Facebook. Hostetter returns to coaching after a hiatus to work in the finance and insurance industries, most recently Kirkston Mortgage Lending in Evansville. The native Hoosier and his wife
Marc Hostetter
Nikki have two sons, Leo (8) and Landon (3). The news overshadowed the weightier discussion of the bottom line for the transportation fund, debt service fund and the pension bond debt service fund for use in establishing the 2012 budget. Patrons are advised that the general fund, the capital projects fund and the bus replacement fund will be discussed at immediately upcoming meetings of the board. In other business: •In a roll call vote, the board unanimously approved an amendment to Superintendent Tom Kopatich’s contract so that his salary and benefits could be adjusted to reflect a 5.5 percent overall pay
cut in the years 2011 and 2012. In addition to working five additional days each year, Kopatich will see a drop in annual salary from $97,000 to $93,780. •The board adopted a resolution authorizing the use of the capital projects fund emergency fund allocation in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to repair the roof at Marrs Elementary, the damage resulting from a May storm. The roof will be replaced and will eliminate the temporary patching. •The board approved the new contract with Nix Bus, including an allowance for fuel adjustments four times a year instead of two
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Posey couple charged with drug, gun felonies
To California with love... Mount Vernon High School’s Angelus sings in Albany, Calif., at St. Albans Church, the church home of former Mount Vernon High School Principal Don Goerlitz. Pictured on the steps of the church are Dana Taylor, Kate Higgins, Josie Brown, Kaci Turner, Amelia Mader, Michelle Goerlitz, Don Goerlitz, Cece Goerlitz, Jeff Gowan and, Riley Gowan. In the back Carly Gray and Melanie Davis.
By Dave Pearce A Posey County couple remains lodged in the Posey County Jail following their arrest on Thursday. Posey County Sheriff Greg Oeth announced the arrest of Michael G. Chamlee, 45, and Joanne Chamlee, 26, of rural Posey County. The arrest was the culmination of an investigation into the pair’s involvement with methamphetamine and violations of gun laws. On Thursday, July 21, 2011, while executing a warrant for the arrest of Mrs. Chamlee, deputies observed a firearm in the Chamlee’s Hastings Lane home. Hastings Lane is in Point Township. An agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives obtained a search warrant to investigate the possible presence of other firearms. During the subsequent search of the residence, 12 types of assorted guns were seized. Additionally, evidence was revealed indicating activities of clandestine methamphetamine manufacturing. The Posey County Narcotics Unit responded with an additional search warrant that lead to the discovery of an active meth lab, illegal drugs, and
drug related items at various locations throughout the property. Arrested without incident were: Joanne Chamlee who was preliminarily charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine (Class A Felony), Possession of Precursors with intent to manufacture (Class D Felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (Class C Felony), and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. Michael Chamlee who was preliminarily charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine (Class A Felony), Possession of Precursors with intent to manufacture (Class C Felony due to the presence of firearms), Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent offender (Class B Felony), and Possession of Methamphetamine (Class C Felony). Agencies involved include the Posey County Sheriff’s Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Posey County Narcotics Unit, Indiana State Police, Point Township Fire Department, and the Posey County Animal Control (who removed pitbull from property).
New Harmony Council considers noise ordinance options By Pam Robinson The New Harmony Town Council is considering how best to enforce, and possibly how best to amend, its noise ordinance following a presentation by resident Hugh Thompson at the Thursday, July 21, meeting. Thompson noted the excessive noise, smoke and debris that polluted his home at 912 Church Street and the homes in his neighborhood as a result of private Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. The proof was in the brown paper grocery bag filled with spent fireworks casings and litter that Thompson found in his yard alone and brought as evidence to town council. He cited Indiana Code 22-11-14 that leaves it up to municipalities to set the boundaries for fireworks celebrations and to establish noise control. Thompson asked for council support and said
he knew others in town would appreciate council’s assistance also. Indeed, two audience members— residents Jim Stinson and Wayne Conyers—immediately spoke to “offer support” for Thompson’s concerns. Town Council President David Campbell then read from the municipal noise ordinance and said Thompson’s request would be taken seriously. New Harmony resident and business owner Lena Feiner then asked if the noise ordinance might not be amended to require a permit and a designated area for the private use of fireworks. Campbell reiterated that Thompson’s request would be addressed. In other business: •Council President David Campbell announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, or DNR,
will hold a meeting at Thrall’s Opera House on Wednesday, July 27, at 9 a.m. to discuss the water situation and risk assessment. •Councilman Joe Straw reported that the new police care will be put into service on Wednesday, July 27. •It was announced that the town had received recognition from the Center for Disease Control, or CDC, earning a fluoride award for maintaining appropriate levels of fluoride in the water. •It was reported that storm damage repairs are being made at the wastewater treatment plant. •Jeanne Maudlin with the Parks Board made a number of announcements: 1) the 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff will be held this year on October 15, with applications available at the August town council meeting; 2) Tri Kappa was recognized for purchasing two more
wire picnic tables for Murphy Park; 3) the Soil and Water Conservation District tree sale was highlighted with tree enthusiasts encouraged to purchase trees for the town; 4) the Parks Board is applying for additional grants; 5) Councilman Joe Straw and the town council was recognized for maintaining trails; 6) town residents and visitors were challenged to adopt a Leave No Trace ethic and to properly dispose of all litter, including cigarette butts and other small trash, and keep the town clean. •Town Attorney Nathan Maudlin presented $350 in checks from members of the Workingmen’s Institute, donations for the new fire and emergency medical station. It was noted that a total of $450 has been donated so far. •Clerk-Treasurer Karla Atkins
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Arrest of Mount Vernon pair could solve string of burglaries
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By Dave Pearce A pair of Mount Vernon men have been arrested and charged with a string of burglaries. According to information released by Posey County Sheriff Greg Oeth and Posey County Prosecutor Travis Clowers, the arrests were made following break-ins at the Country Cupboard-Fast Fuel in Blairsville, Big J’s Tattoo’s in Mount Vernon, The Mount Vernon Flower Shop, and the Don Beste residence in Mount Vernon. According to the Probable Cause Affadavit, the Bestes had been
out of town since July 9 and upon returning home on July 17, they found their Fifth Street home had been burglarized. Among other things, three long guns had been taken from the basement of the home as well ammunition. A safe containing three handguns, several hundred dollars in cash, and multiple items of paperwork including deeds, titles, and other family heirlooms was missing. Several old gold coins as well as some jewelry items were also
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Marc Hostetter to lead Wildcat basketball
Salsa workshop set A salsa workshop is being planned. This workshop will teach the steps of preparing salsa and how to “can” it for use later. Cost is $5. Please enroll by calling 838-1331.
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