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County Sheriff’s Department deputies. “This whole case is a prime example of local law enforcement, specifically the Posey County Sheriff’s Department working with federal agents, the Alcohol and Tobacco and Firearms agents,” Clowers said. “They acted on information obtained from the informant. This was just very proactive.” Clowers went on to say the officers who worked the case deserve the credit for the arrest. “It is a pleasure working with officers who will go the extra mile and because of that, we now have charges pending in state court,” Clowers said. “There is also a federal warrant that was served on Mr. Greathouse while he was in jail. A
was apparently babysitting Greathouse’s young child. “She admitted to snorting meth that morning as well as when she was booked in, she had meth in a syringe in her possession,” Clowers said. Oeth reported that the search of the residence yielded precursor chemicals such as anhydrous ammonia, sulfuric acid and other instruments used in the manufacturing process of Methamphetamine. Several firearms including assault rifles and handguns were also seized as officers conducted their investigation. Oeth stated that both Arnold Wyatt and Kathy Wyatt were arrested at the site. Both
Fugitive Greathouse found in Ill., faces local, federal charges By Dave Pearce The lines of communication between law enforcement and the citizens of Posey County have paid off again, according to Posey County Prosecutor Travis Clowers. Roger A. Greathouse, Jr., was arrested in Illinois on Tuesday on outstanding warrants from the Posey County Sheriff’s Department as well as federal charges. Greathouse remains lodged in the Posey County Jail on a $50,000 cash bond. Clowers said that a federal charge would keep Greathouse detained even if he were able to come up with the $50,000 cash bond. The Posey County charges stem from an arrest warrant served on October 20 at Greathouse’s resident on Old Beech Road near New
Harmony. Currently, Greathouse faces charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon and a federal grand jury will be looking at charges relating to weapons, as well. According to Posey County Sheriff Greg Oeth, on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at approximately 3 p.m., law enforcement officers armed with a search warrant converged on the rural Posey County residence. The search warrant was issued through information obtained by an officer of the Posey Roger A. Greathouse, Jr. County Sheriff’s Department. The informant was working through federal agents as well as the Posey
federal grand jury will be held next week to see if there will be a federal indictment on him.” Clowers said that the proactive approach being taken by his office and Posey County officers in general “puts us a little out of our comfort zone sometimes but we continue to work together to do that. The officers are willing to do this, as well.” Back on October 20, two individuals were encountered as officers entered the residence under the authority of the warrant. Arnold D. Wyatt and Kathy G. Wyatt were found in the residence which is the property of Greathouse. When officers approached Kathy Wyatt, they found she was holding a one-month-old infant. The woman
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Poseyville is Young Posey men attain Eagle Scout rank able to recoup Mathew builds stolen funds, cemetery sign possibly more By Valerie Werkmeister The Town of Poseyville recently recovered some of the funds that were allegedly stolen by former clerk-treasurer Chris Lupfer. It has been almost a year since a discrepancy was found in the Town of Poseyville’s account books during a routine audit. Lupfer resigned last December following an investigation that eventually led to her arrest earlier this year. Town Council President Bruce Baker informed the council during a meeting last Wednesday, November 9, that $45,000 in funds had been received from the bond company Lupfer was insured through. Baker also stated that the town hopes to receive an additional $8,700 from another insurance company soon. The funds were returned to each of the budget accounts they were stolen from. Lupfer’s next scheduled court appearance is November 22. Baker and council members Steve Ahrens and Ron Fallowfield discussed concerns about the rails being taken up and the discarded railroad ties along the old railroad. The rails were not removed at each railroad crossing and the signs remain. Baker noted that although the rails do not exist on either side of the crossing, school buses will still be required to stop while the signs are present. He stated he has contacted the Indiana Department of Transportation regarding the matter. The town is also hoping to obtain the rights-of-way along the former railroad. He indicated that Superintendent Dr. Todd Camp may also need to be involved in voicing concern regarding the crossings. Baker stated he had also contacted Camp in regards to the matter. Roger Rutledge of Wabash Valley Service Company presented an option for the town to purchase gas in a pool. Rutledge explained that gas rates might be cheaper if purchased under this option, but it all depended on how the markets performed. He advised there was a 500-gallon minimum purchase requirement. Council members agreed to try Rutledge’s recommendation and will purchase 50-percent of what they currently use, which Rutledge estimated to be appoximately 1,800 gallons. In other business: •Julie Mayo of the utility office reported that a gas report would be mailed in an envelope along with the December billing to help save additional postage. •The fire department reported that the new rescue truck chassis is currently being built. It should be delivered in December to Farrar, the company that is building the new truck. The new truck costs total $264,337. A $150,000 Community
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By Rhys Mathew On Sunday, Nov. 20, Tristan Mathew was awarded Boy Scout’s highest rank, the rank of Eagle Scout, at a ceremony at the St. Phillip’s Conservation Club. This award is the result of years of hard work and achievements. “I joined scouting as a Tiger Cub when I was seven years old,” Mathew explained. Tiger Cubs starts boys out with small requirements to earn activity beads while working toward advancing in rank. While in Cub Scouts, Mathew earned belt loops for specific activities, such as swimming and archery. “One of my favorite activities as a Cub Scout was the Pinewood Derby,” Mathew said with a smile. “ It was always a family effort to build a fast car with a cool design.” After working through Bobcat, Wolf and Bear ranks, boys enter Webelos to prepare them for Boy Scouts. “Webelos means ‘We’ll be loyal scouts’ and gave us more of the Boy Scout experience,” Mathew explained. “ Boy Scouts allows the boys to take over the majority of the workload as opposed to Cub Scouts, where the parents do a lot of the work.” As a Webelo, Mathew also earned the Arrow of Light award, which recognizes boys who are prepared to cross over into a Boy Scout Troop. Mathew then crossed over into Boy Scout Troop 390. Scouts advance through the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, Frist Class, Star and Life before beginning their Eagle Scout project. “One of my favorite parts of scouting was the spelunking trip we took with Venture Crew,” he said. During his time in Troop 390, Mathew was also nominated by scouts and leaders for the Order of the Arrow, a society that recognizes scouts who embody the characteristics encouraged by Boy Scouts of America. After earning Life Scout, boys
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Kurt Seibert and Tristam Mathew show off their new Eagle Scout medals. Photo by Rhys Mathew.
Seibert builds new benches for Posey fairgrounds By Rhys Mathew On Sunday, Nov. 20, Kurt Seibert was awarded Boy Scout’s highest rank, the rank of Eagle Scout, at an Eagle Scout Ceremony held at St. Phillips Conservation Club along with his friend, Tristan Mathew.. Seibert joined scouting as a first year Webelo in Cub Scout Pack 396 out of St. Phillips while attending St. Phillips School. “I really enjoyed the trips we took because they sparked my interest in continuing scouting,” Seibert said. Seibert mentioned a caving trip as one of his favorite outings. “Webelos was a great experience because it gave us a taste of what we would be able to do in Boy Scouts. It takes a lot more dedication to stick with Boy Scouts because of the added requirements,” he explained. Seibert crossed over into Boy Scout Troop 397, and worked
through the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life. Seibert then moved to Troop 390 where many of his friends were scouts. Seibert was also voted into the Order of Arrow, a society for scouts who embody the characteristics encouraged by Boy Scouts of America. Seibert began planning his Eagle Scout project early in his sophomore year of high school because of a rule made by his grandfather Glen Parker; “We weren’t allowed to get our drivers’ license until we had completed our Eagle Scout project,” explained Seibert. Seibert planned the construction of four picnic tables for the Posey County Fairgrounds for his project, and specifically chose the fairgrounds because his brother Anthony built bleachers for the Keck-Gonnerman pulling track for his Eagle Scout project. It was a unique opportunity for the brothers
pantry is expanding its hours to better serve its growing number of clients. In 2011 the pantry has averaged nearly 600 individuals served a month, compared to only half that number only three years ago. The pantry has been located at First Presbyterian Church for quite a few years now. While the church has embraced the pantry being in its basement, it is evident the growth of the pantry has far exceeded its actual physical space. The move is bittersweet for the church. It has enjoyed being able to offer space to the food pantry as it serves an important mission within the com-
munity. While they realize that in order to reach our even further in serving clients, a move to a larger location is necessary, they will miss the weekly hustle and bustle going on downstairs. With the move comes even more exciting changes as the distribution format will also change. Currently pantry workers give every household coming in for assistance a “standard” box of food with a few extras. This is a system that came into being for food pantries in the 80s, and most pantries have gone away from this format. It can waste food, as you are giving clients food
to be able to contribute to a facility that is enjoyed by many community members. “I stayed after school to use a program called Inventor to design the picnic tables, which took most of a semester,” he explained. After planning the details, Seibert presented his project to an approval board made up of scouting leaders, parents and other community members who were not from his own troop. After his project was approved, Seibert was able to start gathering materials and set a date for his project. “The Fair Board and Keck-Gonnerman Antique Machinery Association donated the funds for the picnic tables, and Lowes offered a discount on the materials because of the nature of the project,” he said.
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Food pantry to offer choices in new, larger location By Dave Pearce The motto of the Mount Vernon School Corporation is “Learning Takes Place Here.” But on January 2, something just as important, if not moreso, will take place in the Hedges Central School building in Mount Vernon. The Food Pantry will join the ranks as tenants in the building. “The new year will bring lots of new changes for the pantry,” said director Erin Hollinger. “First, as of Janury 2, the pantry will officially open it’s doors at its new location, in the Hedges Central building. In addition to the new location, the
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their family may not even eat. Instead, the pantry will now go to a shopping format where clients will come in and shop for what they need and will eat. There will be limitations but essentially they will get what is needed. “This will reduce waste in that they will take only what they will actually use. We can offer more food choices this way, and keep things stocked that are picked the most,” Hollinger said. “This allows clients to maintain their dignity as they are getting what they need,
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Posey County attorneys open new firm ‘to give back’
Trent Van Haaften and Adam Faraar stand on the Mount Vernon Riverfront in front of the gazebo at Sherburne Park.
By Dave Pearce There will be a new shingle hanging on Mount Vernon’s Main Street this week. Mount Vernon attorneys Trent Van Haaften and Adam Farrar have decided to open their own law practice in the 200 block of Main Street. The two attorneys, Van Haaften a Mount Vernon High School graduate and Farrar, a graduate of North Posey, hope to blend their talents and put themselves into a position to help their friends in Posey County. “One of the things I have always wanted to be was a small town lawyer in a position to help folks in the community, whatever their problem may be” said Van Haaften, who served as Posey County’s Prosecutor before moving on to the State House as State Representative. “I have been fortunate in the past to do that, to a certain degree, as a prosecutor and then as an elected official.” But Van Haaften said he and Farrar complement each other extremely well in their areas of expertise and it just seemed like the right time and the right fit for the two to step out. “We have practiced in the same firm now for seven years and throughout that time, we both emphasized the need to give back to the community,” Van Haaften said of himself
and his partner. “Now that we are starting our own firm, we want to continue helping the people of Posey County with their legal needs. We mesh well together. I have gained most of my experience in the courtroom while Adam has concentrated more in the areas of real estate, oil and gas, and business assistance. Our two personalities as well as our areas of expertise should go together very well.” Both attorneys will leave another firm that has an office in Mount Vernon when they open the doors to their new practice on December 1. Both attorneys are making a concerted effort to advance in technology and take advantage of paperless technology available, allowing costs to be cut and overhead to be reduced. “Bamberger (Foreman, Oswald, and Hahn) has been a great place to work and is full of good people,” Van Haaften said of the duo’s present employer. “But it is one thing to be among the group and is another to try to make your own mark. It is something I have been thinking about that over the past few months and here with the new year about to begin, it just seemed like the right time.”
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Arrest, fromPage1A taken into custody without incident. Arnold Wyatt is charged with possession of precursors with intent to manufacture Methamphetamine, possession of anhydrous ammonia, and visiting a common nuisance. He is lodged in the Posey County Jail under a $10,000 cash bond. Kathy Wyatt is charged with possession of Methamphetamine, neglect of a dependent, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is lodged in the Posey County Jail under a $10,000 cash bond. Clowers said his office continuesto to work closely with all levels of law enforcement, particularly with the Posey County Sheriff’s Department to stem the flow of methamphetamine in Posey County. Agencies involved in this investigation include the Posey County Sheriff’s Department, Posey County Narcotics Unit, Indiana State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, ATF, and Child Protective Services.
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Development Block grant reduced the amount to $114,337. A $7,500 local donation further reduced the sum to $106,837 which the Town of Poseyville split with the township equally leaving only $53,418 for each to pay. •Council members approved resolution 2011-11-09-01 that allowed the transfer of $52,437 from COIT to the general fund. A public hearing has been scheduled for additional appropriations on November 18, at 4:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 14, at 4:30 p.m.
Blood drive set
There will be a blood drive in honor of Ivan Alsop at the Old Ribeyre Gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alsop was recently diagnosed with a form of cancer.
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Donations sought for RGRG
The class of 1972 will be accepting donations from the community to go towards a handicap accessible water fountain to by placed in the “Old” Ribeyre Gym in memory of Benny M. Curtis. A total of $875 has already been donated, and only $425 more needs to be raised to complete the project. For more info, please contact Carol Reynolds at 483-0719. Please make all checks payable to RGRG.
Bell Ringers needed
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is ready to kick off for the 2011 holiday season. We are looking for volunteers to ring bells at various sites in Mount Vernon and Poseyville on the following dates: November 26, and December 3, 10 and 17. Two-hour shifts are available during the hours of 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you would like to help, please call Beth Russell at 838-6875. All funds collected are used for direct assistance in Posey County.
Junior high concert set for December 8
Members of the Mount Vernon Junior High School faculty extend an invitation to stop by the Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 8 at 7 p.m. and be treated to an evening of Christmas music. Our vocal and instrumental students will entertain in this joyous celebration of music!
MVHS book, media sale is December 3
The Mount Vernon High School Vocal Music Department will hold its annual Book and Media Sale on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the glass hallway at Mount Vernon Senior High School (between the junior high and high school). The sale will feature gently used books, including many children’s books, CDs, DVDs, VHS recordings, video and computer games, LPs, cassettes and maybe 8-track tapes. Prices range from 50 cents to $5. All proceeds will benefit the MVHS Vocal Music Program. For information please call 812-833-5932
Mount Vernon Christmas on Main Street Dec. 3
The second annual “Christmas on Main Street” will be Saturday, December 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. with a lighted Christmas parade. The parade will line up on east Water Street, with the parade moving towards the First United Methodist Wesley Hall at 6th and Main Streets. Anyone still interested in being in the parade will need to be at the line up start point by 5 p.m. After the parade inside Wesley Hall, come and talk to Santa and bring your letters to Santa to put into a special Christmas mailbox. Santa will be visiting with 5th graders and younger. There will be refreshments and games while waiting to see Santa. This is sponsored by the City of Mount Vernon, the Mount Vernon River Days Committee and the First United Methodist Church. Any questions please contact one of the co-chairs, Becky Higgins 204-7388 or Larry Williams at iga61406@aol.com.
Salvation Army bell ringerrs needed
The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is ready to kick off for the 2011 holiday season. We are looking for volunteers to ring bells at various sites in Mt. Vernon and Poseyville on the following dates: November 26, and December 3, 10 and 17. Two-hour shifts are available during the hours of 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you would like to help, please call Beth Russell at 812-838-6875. Why not challenge your friends, relatives, co-workers, church groups - anyone! - to ring bells for the community. ALL funds collected are used for direct assistance in Posey County.
Democratic women to host Christmas Party
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All are invited to the Posey County Democratic Women’s Club annual Christmas Party which will be held at the Holy Angels Catholic Community Center, in New Harmony, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert. Officers for 2012 will be installed. There will be a visit from Santa with gifts for children. Everyone is asked to bring canned goods and non-perishable items for the local food bank and cash donations for the food bank will also be accepted, but there will be no other cost for the evening.
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OBITUARIES Nellie M. Stratton
Margaret Louise Hamman
Nellie M. Stratton, 95, GRADUATED to Heaven on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. She was born December 25, 1915 in Nashville, Ill., to John and Edna (Lincoln) Chandler. She was a member of Church of God Mission where she served with the Ladies Aid. Nellie was a foster grandparent at Trinity Day Care. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Stratton; son, Donald Sellner; daughter, Mary Greenwell; granddaughter, Tina Ziegler; and her great grandson, Matthew Olivia. Nellie is survived by her sons, Edward Sellner, Robert Turner, Ralph Turner (Susie), Gary Turner (Peggy), Tom Meissner (Janie); daughters, Marjorie Stratton (Franklin), Toni Roach (Herman); numerous step children; grandchildren, Susan Shockley, Sharon Olivia, Sandy Husk, Sheila Laughlin, Marvin Sellner, Lori Wilson, Brian Turner, Bobby Turner, Roberta Duckworth, Diane Carnahan, Tammy Schelhorn, Ricky Englebright, Virgil Thomas, Alan Turner, Mark Turner, Ralph Turner, Edward Stratton, Jr., Anne Bodnar, Amy Iannacci, Kevin Roach, Ryan Roach, Dave Meissner, and Scot Meissner. Forty-two great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren also survive. Funeral service were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. Mount Vernon, Ind. 47620. Visitation was held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of God Mission. . Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com
Margaret Louise Hamman, age 84, of Evansville, passedaway Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at the Terrace at Solarbron. Margaret was born April 23, 1927, in Independence, , Church Road, Evansville, IN 47720. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome. com. After graduating from the University of Evansville and Indiana University, Margaret taught school for 33 years, eventually retiring from Cedar Hall in 1985. She was a member of Zoar United Church of Christ, the Indiana State Teacher’s Association, Evansville Retired Teacher’s Association and Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. Surviving Margaret are her brothers, Allen Hamman of Evansville, Byron Hamman of Yuma, Ariz., Earl “Pete” Hamman and hiswife,MargeandGeorge and his wife, Jo, both of Poseyville. Also surviving are a nephew, Douglas Hamman; nieces, Donna Hamman Hills, Elizabeth Hamman Hostettler and Susan Hamman Hostettler; grand-nephews, Matthew Hostettler, Jared Hostettler and Brandon Hamman and grandnieces, Amanda Hostettler, Jaclyn Hostettler and Brooklynn Hamman. Graveside funeral services for the familywas held on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at the Poseyville Cemetery in Poseyville, Ind., with the Rev. John Motz officiating. Friends visited with the family from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Zoar United Church of Christ.
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Erva Marjorie Aldrich Troy Paul Hale Troy Paul Hale, age 39 passed away Thursday November 24, 2011, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born May 28, 1972, the son of William P. and Nina (Rose) Hale. He was an Army veteran serving in the Gulf War. Troy enjoyed bowling and loved to work on stereos. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and his father, Bill Hale. Troy is survived by his daughter, Alexa M. Hale, mother, Nina Hale, uncle, Johnie Rose; aunt, Janet Alldredge all of Mount Vernon, Ind. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Lodge #578 Maintenance Fund. Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com
Erva Marjorie Aldrich. 97, of Inverness, Florida, born to S.G. and Mary (Oxford) Patton on December 12, 1913, in Rock Creek, Ill., passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at Hospice of Citrus County in Inverness, Florida. She went to Florida in 1976 from Evansville, Ind., where she was employed as a bookkeeper for Crescent Cleaners and was member of the First Baptist Church of Inverness, Florida. Surviving her are two nephews, James Patton of Hiawassee, Georgia and Douglas Patton of Poseyville, Ind. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband Morris Aldrich in 1967. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Bellefontaine Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Ind. Werry Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Hugh Manford Kern Hugh Manford Kern, 80, passed away Sunday Nov. 27, 2011, at home after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 19, 1931 ,in Griffin, Ind. the son of Charles and Hattie (Lumm) Kern. Manford graduated from Griffin High School class of 1949, served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a self-employed grain farmer since 1956. Survivors include his wife of 59 years Georgeanna (Straw) Kern; daughter, Connie (Stewart) Marvel; son, Randy (Donetta) Kern; grandchildren, Aaron Ray Kern, Carrie Ann Garrison, Joseph and Jonathan Marvel; stepgrandchildren, Nicole Logan and Adam Gladish; greatgrandchildren, Arick and Emily Kern, Luke and Seth Garrison, Natalie Marvel, Keenan and Lexie Logan; sisters, Ruby Hinds and Violet Matz. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,
Raymond and William Kern, five sisters, infant Pauline Kern, Lelia Conrey, Erlene Cleveland, Minnie Simmons and Frances Hyatt. Services will be Wednesday Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at Holders Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Reed and Minister Douglas Emberton officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Griffin.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Griffin Alumni Association or Mount Pleasant Cemetery.Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.holdersfuneralhome.com
Thanksgiving meal needs time to ‘loaf’
By the Rev. James L. Snyder Twenty-four hours ago, I was seated with my family and friends around the Thanksgiving table. Now, I am seated in my chair and cannot move. I won’t say I ate too much yesterday. I did, I just won’t say it. Why is it on Thanksgiving we give ourselves permission to gorge ourselves to the point of semi-consciousness? The difference between consciousness and semi-consciousness is that with semi-consciousness you feel like you have been run over by a semi-truck. Of course, a great thing about Thanksgiving is the fabulous dinner spread, surrounded by family and friends. It is truly a time to give thanks to God for the manifold blessings he has showered on us throughout the year. Although there have been a few drought times during the past year, God’s showers of blessing always came at the right time. Thanksgiving Day is for the diet-challenged person. Nothing is more challenging to me than my diet. And of this in particular I am most grateful for Thanksgiving. It is the one day of the year I can toss caution to the wind (which is the only exercise I get on Thanksgiving) and forget my diet carefully supervised by the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. It is not that I take advantage of the situation … OK, so I do take advantage of the situation. However, that is the glorious aspect of holidays like Thanksgiving. The person, me in particular, can get away with things that the rest of the year would be impossible. And I’m not just thinking of that second piece of pumpkin pie. The second great thing about Thanksgiving is the day after. The business community refers to this day as Black Friday. They mean, of course, it is a day when they turn their
ledger from red to black. Whoever invented the shopping frenzy associated with the day after Thanksgiving should be congratulated and offered the Nobel Peace Prize. Black Friday in our home is when my wife and our daughters leave the house early in the morning to spend the entire day shopping and I get the opportunity to black out for the entire day. If I may say so, it is a glorious day of loafing. The feast like we usually have on Thanksgiving Day requires at least one full day of concentrating and allowing the meal to digest, no matter how long it takes. The older I get the longer it takes my digestive system to complete its work. My philosophy is, don’t rush the process. I’m all for cooperation. I believe this world would get along much better if everybody would just cooperate. I set the example by cooperating with my digestive system for the entire day. I have found the best way to assist my digestive system is to spend the day loafing. And I have managed to bring loafing to a finely developed art. It has taken years for me to get to this point of exper-
tise. Throughout the years, I have developed the finesse associated with total loafing that should be recorded somewhere. My expertise in this area is most remarkable for the simple fact that I only get to practice this one day out of the year. I can assure you that one day is intensely devoted to the strenuous activity of loafing. If you promise not to let this get back to you know who, I do get in an odd day every now and again to practice for this day. Nobody can reach the pinnacle of success I have on this matter without some kind of practice throughout the year. I am completely devoted to my art, as any other artist would be. In case someone gets the wrong idea about all of this, let me assure you that loafing has certain health benefits. Of course, if I am caught practicing my loafing when my wife has instructed me to do some things around the house, it has an adverse effect on my health. The key here is to practice loafing when your wife is out of the house shopping the entire day, which is why Black Friday was invented. It is a proven fact that most
of the people in our country today are overworked and totally stressed out by their lives. In spite of all the technology available to us, we are a nation that has forgotten how to rest. Years ago in our country, when we were more Christian than we are today, we set aside Sunday as the day of rest. That has completely gone by the wayside as we became a culture of 24/7 activity. The only solution all our experts have come up with is to pop a pill and keep on going. A friend of mine has a marvelous saying, “Either come apart and rest a while, or you will simply come apart.” I like that. Jesus said something similar. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 KJV.) We have learned how to feast and our buffet table is loaded with goodies. Perhaps it would be a good time to take some time to rest and let our soul settle and digest the rich blessings of God.
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J.L. Hirsch • 8 W. Main St. • Poseyville Prices effective Nov. 30th thru Dec. 6th Freshlike 2/$ Vegetables ....................... Bush’s 2/$ Northern Beans ................. Bush’s 2/$ Navy Beans ..................... Bush’s 2/$ Pinto Beans ..................... Brook’s $ Chili Beans ....................30 oz. Red Gold $ Diced Tomatoes .............28 oz. Red Gold $ Whole Tomatoes ............28 oz. Popeye Spinach ....................... 14 oz. Veg-all $ Mixed Vegetables ................ Musselman $ Applesauce ................... 48 oz. Del Monte Pineapple .................. 15.25 oz. Juicy Juice $ Juice Drink ....................64 oz. Chef Boy AR Dee $ Canned Pastas ...................... No Yolk $ Noodles .........................8 oz. Wacky Mac $ Pasta...........................12 oz. Honeycomb $ Cereal........................12.5 oz. Post Raisin Bran $ Cereal..........................20 oz. Golden Crisp $ Cereal...................... 14.75 oz. Alpha Bits $ Cereal........................ 11.5 oz. Waffle Crisp $ Cereal........................12.5 oz. Pebbles $ Cereal..........................11 oz. HyTop $ Granulated Sugar ............. 4 lb. HyTop $ Powdered Sugar .............. 2 lb. HyTop $ Light Brown Sugar ............ 2 lb. Crisco $ Oil ..............................48 oz. Pam $ Nonstick Spray ...................... Pillsbury $ Fudge Brownie Mix ........19.5 oz. Nestle $ Morsels ............................... Baker’s Angel $ Coconut Flake ....................... Shake-n-Bake $ Coating ............................... Oven-Fry $ Coating ............................... Ragu $ Spaghetti Sauce.....................
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RETROSPECT Pages of the Past Compilation by Haylee Moore
10 YEARS AGO,
25 YEARS AGO,
November 27, 2001
November 26, 1986
David and Brandie Cash of Cynthiana are proud to announce the birth of their son. Hunter Anthony Joseph was born on July 18 2001, he weighed 5 pounds 11.7 ounces and measured 18 1/4 inches long. The proud grandparents are Judith Cash and the late Anthony Cash of Cynthiana, Joe and Chris Willet of Evansville. A senior of the New Harmony girls basketball team, Kelly was one of four Lady Rappities named to the All-Galatia invitational tournament. She scored 12 points over Norris City, and eight in the tourney opener against Galatia. Nick Reyher of Mount Vernon was the only Wildcat grappler to post a perfect record at Mount Vernon Turkey Classic Invitational.
Lena Wilson won the 1986 Gibson County Edward D. Jones, Sr., Heart of Gold Award. She was presented an engraved plaque and has qualified for the national Heart fo Gold Award. The national winner will win a $5,000 donation for a local charity and a week long all-expense-paid vacation to Naples, Florida. Mrs. Wilson was selected by a panel of local judges because of her past and current commitment to helping others. Matthew Bender and his father, Phil, were winners at the ATA Tournament held in Terre Haute. Matthew received a first in both High Rank Blue Belt, forms and fighting. Phil his father won a second place trophy in free-fighting.
50 YEARS AGO, November 24, 1961 Thirteen students from Poseyville, and surrounding area are enrolled at Evansville College for the fall quarter. Over 560 freshman are registered for the quarter at Evansville College. Freshman students from Poseyville are, Larry Allen, William Butler, Terry Crawford, Jean Erbacher, Jeanette Griese, R.R. 2, Harold Martin, and Dennis Neaveill. Dennis Andrews from Griffin is also a freshman. Neil Cowling, a sophomore at DePauw University, has been selected as one of a group of 50 from the University Choir to make a concert tour in Europe next. He is the son of Rec. and Mrs. Ellis Cowling of Poseyville.
Posey Humane Society home for the Holidays
Adam and Stefanie Knight enjoy the recent University of Evansville Aces game verIams Pet Food is sponsorsus Indiana, compliments of the Posey County News as Stefanie won the Facebook ing a national adoption effort ticket contest. Photo by Dave Pearce for this holiday season. They are working with shelters across the nation in an attempt to find homes for 1.5 million Selection by Zach Straw orphaned pets during this holiday season. This camThe Deaconess Resource paign takes place between Center and SWIRCA and October 1, 2011 and January more will partner to offer a 3, 2012. They are joining free educational presentation with Posey Humane Society about Medicare Part D on on December 3rd and 4th Thursday, December 1 at 6 for our Holiday Adoptathon. p.m. at Deaconess Hospital Iams is providing adoption in the auditorium. kits as gifts to all new adoptThe presentation is ideal ers during this event. In for Medicare beneficiaries, addition, Iams will also be or anyone who will be as- contributing food to shelters sisting a family member or across the nation. To help friend with their annual Part you can purchase specially D enrollment. Part D eligi- marked packages of Iams bility and requirements will dog or cat food and Iams will be explained, and step-by- donate food to participating step enrollment instructions shelters based on the number will be given. Representa- of bags purchased. Check tives from SWIRCA’s Ag- out Iams on Facebook for ading & Disability Resource ditional ways to help shelters. Center will be available after Also for new adopters there INGREDIENTS the program to assist with are Adoption Announcement • 1 boneless turkey breast (about 2 lbs) specific questions. Cards available. That way • Butter, olive oil, OR bacon fat Registration is required. you can spread the good news • Salt To register, please call 812- about your new furry family • 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 450-7000 or visit www.dea- member. • 1 thick slice of bacon coness.com/calendar and enSo, mark your calendars • 1/4 cup minced shallot ter keyword Medicare. and make room in your • 2 Tbsp chopped dried cranberries • 1 teaspoon minced sage • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs • 1 tablespoons chopped parsley of The Posey County Humane Society • 3 Tbsp turkey or chicken stock (can sub water) • 1 turkey wing (optional) Posey Humane Society is running desperately short • 1 tablespoon flour on cat litter. Donations of clay litter and/or ABM Bedding • 1 cup turkey or chicken stock material are greatly needed... • Salt and pepper • Poultry seasoning
The County Cookbook Stuffed Roast Turkey Breast
Deaconess to host Medicare part D event
Featured Animals
DIRECTIONS 1. Place dried porcini mushrooms in a bowl. Cover with hot water and let sit for 15 minutes or so while the bacon in the next step is cooking. Once rehydrated, then chop. 2. Slowly cook the bacon in a medium frying pan on medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate. Once cool enough to touch, chop. You should have at least a tablespoon of fat in the pan. (If not, add butter or olive oil to make up the difference.) Heat the same pan on medium (do not drain the fat rendered out of the bacon), add the minced shallots and cook until the shallots begin to brown. Add the chopped dried cranberries, minced sage and chopped mushrooms. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the breadcrumbs, the parsley, and the turkey or chicken stock and stir well. You want a rough paste, something that will stick to itself. Remove from the heat and allow the stuffing to cool. Lilly is a 4 year old female pitt bull mix. She is very sweet 3. To make the stuffed turkey breast, remove the skin from and loving. She loves hugs and to play fetch. the turkey in one piece and reserve. Put the turkey breast between two pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap and gently pound with a mallet until it is about 1/4 inch thick. (It may be easier to butterfly the breast first, depending on how big the breast is.) 4. Trim the pounded breast until it is roughly a rectangle. Spread a thin layer of the stuffing over the breast, leaving about 3/4 inch border around all sides. Tightly roll the breast lengthwise. Lay the skin over the top of the rolled breast and tuck any under the edges. 5. Tie the rolled turkey breast tightly with kitchen string and set it on a roasting pan. Paint it with olive oil, or smear butter or bacon fat over it and sprinkle with salt. If you want more drippings for gravy, place pieces of a turkey wing on the roasting pan as well. 6. Roast at 400° for 20 minutes, then drop the heat to 325° and roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the breast reads about 155° on a meat thermometer. 7. Once the turkey reaches that temperature remove it from Blossom is a very loving female calico cat. She is a dothe roasting pan and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest at mestic short hair. She is up to date on her shots. least 10 minutes, and up to 25 minutes. Call The Posey Humane Society at 838-3211 to arrange 8. While the turkey breast is resting, if you want, you may a time to look at your future pet. General public hours are be able to make a little gravy with the drippings. If you are only cooking the breast, and not the optional turkey Friday noon - 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. wing as well, you may not have much to work with. But even a little bit of drippings can flavor a gravy. (If you really don’t have much fat to work with, you can melt two tablespoons of butter into the roasting pan.) Take the roasting pan with drippings and place over two burners on the stove-top on medium (if using turkey wing, remove first). Sprinkle with flour and stir until the flour is incorporated into the drippings. Slowly add stock, whisking constantly, until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning or ground sage or thyme. Let simmer on the stove until thickened to your preference. Yield: Serves 3-4.
hearts and homes. December 3 and 4 will be very special days at Posey Humane Society. Have you been thinking about adding a furry family member to your home? Don’t miss this special Holiday Adoptathon at Posey Humane Society. Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4, Posey Humane will be hosting an Open House and Holiday Adoption Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The address is 6500 Leonard Rd just north of Hwy 62 east of Mount Vernon. There will be shelter tours,
wonderful animals available for adoption, refreshments, photos with Santa Claus and a bake sale. Even if you are not sure you are ready to adopt, plan on stopping in and talking with the staff. They will be happy to help answer questions and give you tips and suggestions for selecting the best pet for you. If you are ready to adopt, this will be a great time to select that special animal. What better gift of life for an orphaned animal then a forever home in time for the holidays.
PC POUND PUPPIES OUR ADOPTION LOCATION 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 adoption. Call us for our latest adoption days schedule or to check on which dogs we will be bringing that week. NEW AT THE SHELTER • Bloodhound mix, large young male. Picked up on Griffin Road on 11/23. • Shepherd mix, young male with one blue eye and one brown eye. Picked up on Mill St. in Mt. Vernon on 11/24. For a complete listing of dogs at the shelter, please go to www.pcpoundpuppies.petfinder.com, or contact us at pc_poundpuppies@yahoo.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.
Happy Birthday Announcements November 29 - Linda Sue Turney, Suzanne Harris, Amanda McCoy, Aaron Edward Butler, David Yourgans, Sharon L. Muncy-McDaniel, Lisa Slagle, Foster Tolliver and Amanda McCord November 30 - Craig Logan, Frank Thomas Peterlin VII, Hope Rachel Elizabeth Peterlin, Angela Morrow, Lisa Slagle, Bryson Trela December 1 - Nancy Manchette, Jim Grebe, Garrett Lee Southard, Serenity Jewell Butler, Andrew Forrester, Pat Wilson, Brian Overton, Jean Whipple, Adam Mittino December 2 -Debra Johnson, Susan Barnes, Jessie Crumbacher, Amanda
Sue Werry, Samantha M. Wildeman, Melissa Morris, Bev Gish and Dan McCord, Marilee Crispino and Beverly Gish December 3 - William P. Cox, Benjamin John Southard, Keith Kuhn, John Werry, Tonya Ours December 4 - Janet Sue Kahle, Brian Boehne Woolsey, Adam Wolf, Courtenay Weldon December 5 - Zachary Straw, Susie Wathen, Evelyn Walker, Robert Blackford and Andrea Mercer If you have a name to be included in the birthday calendar, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631 or email: news1@poseycountynews.com
COME O HOLY SPIRIT by Lowell Tison
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Commissioners plan for the new year
This year, the Mount Vernon High School Key Club participated in the annual bowling event for The Big Brothers and Big Sisters Association. This year the event was held at Mount Vernon’s Posey County Lanes where twenty-five members of the MVHS Key Club participated. Every participant was asked to collect pledges. Overall, the Key Club raised $863 total. Pictured, left to right, are Jessica Robinson, Abby Randall, Taylor Pharr, and Kurt Kissinger. Photo submitted.
WMI News I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving, and took time to reflect on all the things in life there are to be thankful for. I enjoyed a day of cooking, feasting, spending time with loved ones, and working on winterizing the garden. What a glorious time of year, full of the changes the seasons can bring, gratitude for a bountiful harvest, and
By Steve Cochran hope for the coming year. Christmas in New Harmony is coming next weekend, and the Working Men’s Institute will be participating, with a craft activity for children, beginning Saturday at 10:30, which involves decorating their own flower pot. Participating children will be able to take their finished creation home with them.
Library Lil returns from her Thanksgiving holiday to resume the Library Lil story hour every Thursday evening from 6 – 7 p.m. The Working Men’s Institute will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as on the following Saturday and Sunday, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Bethlehem Revisited set for December 9, 10, 11 First Christian Church of Carmi, Ill. will be hosting its annual Bethlehem Revisited program, December 9-11. This outdoor event has attracted thousands to the little town of Bethlehem, as it might have appeared 2000 years ago when Christ was born. Admission is free. Planning started months ago, and prepa-rations for this annual presentatiônarenearing completion. “This is our gift to the community,” says a spokes-
APL News Felt Poinsettia Ornament Join artist Monica Emerson on November 29 at your choice of 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. as she brings out the creativity as she reveals her method for creating a felt poinsettia ornament. She will then assist you in creating your own keepsake poinsettia ornament! Your supplies will be provided. No registration needed. Steamboat A-Comin’ Traveling Exhibit From November 30 to December 20 during Open Hours, the library will celebrate the bi-centennial anniversary of the voyage of the steamboat New Orleans in 1811 by hosting the exhibit Steamboat A-Comin’: The Legacy of the New Orleans. This exhibit consists of 19 one-sided, freestanding banner stands. Three are 4-feet wide and 16 are 3-feet wide. The exhibit will be placed in the library foyer and in various locations through out the library. Romp with Rudolph On November 30 at 6:30 p.m. start the Christmas season and Romp with Rudolph at this special family event on Wednesday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to a story, do some music and movement activities, make a craft, enjoy refreshments, and have your picture taken with Santa. No registration is required for this event. E-Reader Classes
person for the church. “We try and go beyond a simple nativity to remind folks that when God became flesh, hardly anyone noticed or cared. That’s still true, so we’re trying to help people remember that Christmas is about more than lights, trees and presents, it’s about the birth of the promised Messiah. Christmas is about Jesus Christ.” Everyone is welcome to attend, including groups. There is no cost for this
event. Guests are encouraged to dress warmly. Times are 6-8 p.m. (December 9), 5-8 p.m. (December 10-11). In case of inclement weather, call (618) 382-5081 for important updates. For a free brochure or more information, call (618) 382-7081. Make-up date in case of inclement weather will be December 16. First Christian Church is located at 504 Bohleber Dr. at the corner of Bohleber Dr. and Plum St. in Carmi, Ill.
By Stanley Campbell You have an e-reader device and are confused by all the mumbo jumbo. You are not alone and the staff at the Alexandrian Public Library wants to help you sort fact from fiction about e-reader devices. Learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks with our new Over Drive product at the Alexandrian Public Library. Sessions will be offered on December 1. You choose to attend either the10 a.m. or the 6 p.m. session. Please bring your e-reader. Then again on December 16 at 10 a.m. Laughs & Crafts Club Join us for fun and games on December 1 and 8 at 3:45 p.m. This program is for school age children Kindergarten and up. Program includes stories, games, activities and crafts. Registration is required. Teen Advisory Board Meeting On December 5 and 19 at 3:30 p.m. join us for our biweekly T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board Meeting). We will discuss programming, social networking and test out our ideas. Every week we will have a different project, so stop in for a snack and some good times. Movie: Dear America: Letters home from Vietnam Join us on December 5 at 6 p.m. for a feature-length documentary film featuring reallife letters written by American soldiers, sailors, airmen,
and Marines during the Vietnam War to their families and friends back home. Archival footage of the war and news coverage thereof augment the first-person “narrative” by men and women who were in the war, some of whom did not survive it. Everyone is welcome to attend. Early Library Closing On December 6 the library will be closing at 5 p.m. today. Create Your Own Snow Globes Join us December 8 at your choice of 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. as Marissa Priddis along with Monica Emerson will reveal the wonders of creating snow globes. Your supplies will be provided. No registration needed. Mini Capsule Snow Globes Create your own snow globe December 12 at 3:30 p.m. and display them around your home or give them as a handy gift to a family member or friend. This program is for those in grades 6 – 12 only. Steamboat A-Comin’ Program On December 12 at 6 p.m. Robert L. Reid will discuss the traveling exhibit Steamboat A-Comin’ and on the origins of the exhibit which go back at least to 1991 and the Always a River project. A DVD on Steamboat history will be shown at the conclusion of his presentation.
By Valerie Werkmeister While many are gearing up for the upcoming holiday season, the Posey County Commissioners are looking past the holidays and into the upcoming new year. Much of last week’s meeting, held on November 15, was devoted to bid openings for supplies or services the county may use. All of the bids were taken under advisement and will not be awarded until the December 20, meeting. Commissioners reviewed and discussed a request by Richard Porter to vacate an alley near 7265 Main Street in Wadesville. Porter explained the alley splits parcels of property he owns. A recent fire destroyed his home prompting him to re-evaluate the layout of his property. No other property owner adjoins his property and would be affected by the request to vacate the alley. To Porter’s dismay, the process wasn’t as simple as he had hoped. Attorney Adam Farrar explained that he first needed to file a petition with the commissioners. Typically, a letter is sent to other property owners adjoining the property which is followed by a public hearing. If there are no objections and the commissioners approve the request, an ordinance is passed and the alley is legally vacated. Farrar recommended that Porter hire an attorney to file the proper legal paperwork on his behalf. Steve Schenk of the Posey County Highway Department presented a $100 contract by JH Rudolph to the commissioners for use of their lot on Ford Road to store supplies. The contract is approved on an annual basis and saves the highway department
fuel and time by not having to travel all the way back to Mount Vernon for supplies. Schenk also reported that a total of $2.2 million was spent on 65 and one-half miles of road improvements this year. A new E-911 dispatch director was chosen. Commissioner Scott Moye stated that following the completion of the interview process, Sabrina Harms was chosen for the position. Commissioner Jim Alsop advised that county residents can sign up to receive emergency messages under the Code Red system by visiting www.poseycountygov. org. EMS Director Chuck Thompson informed the commissioners that new employees hired in July to cover the new ambulance service are now eligible for paid time off. He advised that although he would try to ensure adequate coverage, he anticipated there may be some times that it might not be possible. Moye cautioned Thompson to ensure coverage is available at all times and offered to meet with him to help facilitate a schedule. Moye advised that animal control officer, Chuck Mobley, had submitted his vacation schedule for the remainder of the year. A part-time person will cover Mobley’s days off on an as-needed and priority basis. He asked that residents be aware of possible increased response times to incidents. The next regular Posey County Commissioner meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6, at 9 a.m. in the Hovey House in Mount Vernon.
Historic New Harmony Happenings From all of us here at Historic New Harmony, we hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. If you are hosting guests for the Holidays, here is updated information about our guided walking tours: Historic New Harmony conducts guided walking tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily, March 15 through October 31. Tours are conducted on weekends, November 1 through March 1 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (CST). Tours at other times can be arranged. Tours begin at the awardwinning Atheneum, which serves as Historic New Harmony's Visitor Center. The Atheneum is open yearround, 9:30 a.m. –5 p.m., but is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day and New Year's
Day. Tour tickets may be purchased at the Atheneum/ Visitor Center, 401 N. Arthur St. (corner of North and Arthur Streets), New Harmony, Ind.. Tours include an orientation film at the Atheneum/ Visitor Center, Atheneum exhibits, special programming (if available) and access to numerous historic sites. Visitors should set aside approximately two hours for a typical tour. Tours are $10 for adults, $9 for senior adults, $5 for children aged seven to seventeen, and complimentary for children under age seven. Discounts are available for AAA members, members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and students. A family ticket (members residing in the same household) is avail-
By Missy Parkison able for $25. Complimentary tours are available to students, faculty, and staff of the University of Southern Indiana and to residents of New Harmony. Identification will be requested. The Atheneum Tour, which includes the orientation film and Atheneum exhibits, is available for $3 per person. This tour is available throughout the year. Information on ticket sales and scheduling tours can be obtained by calling the Atheneum at 812-6824474 or 800-231-2168; email harmony@usi.edu. Historic New Harmony is a unified program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Please visit www.newharmony.org for more information.
New Harmony Holiday Ball slated for Dec. 10 Add festive cheer to the holiday season by attending New Harmony’s Holiday Ball at Thrall’s Opera House, Saturday, December 10 from 8-11 p.m. The Tri-State’s own The Temple Airs big band will perform Christmas music and tunes of the 30s and 40s. Guests can enjoy champagne punch and holiday refreshments, and there will be an open dance floor. All proceeds from this charity event will benefit local community projects. Spon-
sors include the Kappa Kappa Kappa Beta Chapter and Historic New Harmony, a Unified Program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Advance tickets are $15 per person; $20 per person at the door. For tickets or more information, call Donna Creek 812682-3089 or Amanda Bryden 812-682-3085. Advance tickets are also available at the Antique Showrooms in the Mews, New Harmony.
Thrall’s Opera House is located at 612 Church Street, New Harmony. Need to brush up on your ballroom dance skills? Or take a crash course in ballroom dancing? Lessons will be held from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, November 15, 22, 29, and December 6 at the Ribeyre Gym Annex, New Harmony. Come to one or all of the sessions. A nominal fee will be charged. For more information, call Debra Johnson 812-682-3621.
Community President, Mark Isaac Welcomes Everyone to
Saturday with Santa and Friends Saturday, December 3
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Mt. Vernon Banking Center 500 East 4th Street • (812) 831-3611
Free Pictures with Santa Free Refreshments www.unitedfidelity.com Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Member FDIC.
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SOCIAL
Rylee Lynn Knaebel
Arthur and Bette Stierley Arthur (Jr.) and Betty Ann (McKinnies) Stierley celebrated their 50th anniversary on November 4. Art and Betty were married in 1961 at Mt. Zion Church near Oliver, Indiana. They have three children, Terri (David) Koch of Mount Vernon; the late Vicki (Orvel) Schroeder of Navarre, Florida; and Randy Stierley of Wadesville. They are the proud grandparents of Chris, Josh and Jenny Koch; Patrick, Adam, and Andrew Schroeder; and Josh and Morgan Stierley. Art retired from (Farm Bureau) Countrymark Co-Op Refinery after 32 years and Betty Ann retired from Bristol Myers Squibb. A private family celebration was held at Wolf’s BBQ on November 26.
American Legion held annual Flag Ceremony American Legion Post 5 in Mount Vernon held it’s annual “Flag Retirement and Disposal Ceremony” on the court square in front of the coliseum, November 11 at 5 p.m. This has become a community event that parents and grandparents bring the children to, it teaches one more step in respecting our countries flag. This year with the assistance of local cub scouts we retired 335 unserviceable US flags. Thank you to all of you who attended and to those who brought in flags for retirement.
Posey Humane bake sale The Holidays are fast approaching. No time to bake? Let Posey Humane Society’s Elves help. Order your holiday baked goods and help Posey Humane Society at the same time. All baked goods are home made and sure to please. Apple pie, Cherry pie or Pumpkin pie are $10 each. German Chocolate cake, Oatmeal cake, Carrot Cake or Pineapple Upside Down cake are $10 each. Cupcakes(assorted) $10/doz.
White Yeast Bread, Banana Nut bread, Pumpkin bread or Zucchini Bread are $5 each. Fudge or Divinity are $7.50 each. Please order by December 17 for Christmas. Orders can be placed on line at www.poseyhumane.org or by calling Shannon at 812-455-7357. Baked goods will also be available during Posey Humane Society’s Adoptathon on December 3 and 4 at the shelter - 6500 Leonard Rd. Mount Vernon, Ind.
Blood drive honoring Ivan Alsop American Red Cross blood drive honoring Ivan Alsop will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2011, there will be a New Harmony Blood Drive at the Old Gymnasium on Main Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
As a way to show honor for Utopia’s Great Friend and Prime Promoter, please come and donate blood. If you are not physically able to give blood, why not find someone who can donate.
Jason and Tammy Knaebel of Wadesville, Ind. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Rylee Lynn, born July 29, 2011, Rylee weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. and was 20 in. long. Maternal grandparents are Daniel and Janice Schmitt of Wadesville. Great grandparents are Vernita Koester and Norman Schmitt of Wadesville, Ind. Paternal grandparents are Ronald and Cleta Knaebel of Haubstadt, Ind. She was welcomed home by her big brother Tyler Matthew.
Boy Scout can food drive set for Dec. 3 Boy Scout Troop #387, Poseyville, Indiana, will be having their annual can food drive Saturday, December 3, 2011 to help local families in need for this holiday season. Scouts from Troop 387 will be going door to door in Poseyville, Griffin and Stewartsville from 9 a.m. to noon asking for can goods donations. If you are unavailable and still wish to donate, just leave your donation on your porch and the Scouts will pick them up. If have any questions or would like to schedule a pick-up time, please call Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #387, Mitch Wagner, at 812-598-2789.
Legion New Years Eve party is set The American Legion Post 5 will have a New Years Eve party this year. The party will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with music by “Mid-Ranger”. The event will be open to the public. Tickets are now available on a first come first serve basis. We still have about 35 percent of the seats available.
Legion fish fry set is set for Dec. 3 Owen Dunn Post 5 American Legion at 203 Walnut in Mount Vernon, Indiana will hold an open house and sponsor an “All You Can Eat Fish Fry” on Saturday, December 3 serving from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Carry out is available. Call 838-5122 to arrange for large carry out orders. Post 5 American Legion will be open to the public all day. Please bring friends and family to the American Legion, socialize and enjoy the all can eat Catfish filet dinner.
Mikhale Piotrowski walks his dog in Cynthiana Park on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce
Legion Post 5 Christmas Party Dec. 14 Legion Auxilary Post #5 Christmas Party will be Dec. 14 at the Legion Home. Jr. members are welcome. For reservations please call
Naomi Bell at 838-3808 before Dec. 10. Five dollar gift exchange and members are asked to bring canned and dry goods for the food pantry.
Friends of Harmonie State Park meeting Friends of Harmonie State Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help develop, support and fund projects that help preserve, restore and manage recreational opportunities for Harmonie State Park. Anyone interested in helping or learning more about this group is invited to attend. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m. at the Atheneum in New Harmony, Ind. For more information please call Fred at 812-985-3572.
St. Philip School Benefit Dance set for January 21 Tickets are now on sale for the 10th annual St. Philip School Benefit Dance scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 2012. Tickets are $25 per person and $40 per couple which includes an appetizer buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks, and live entertainment by the band Kraftworks. There will be hourly attendance prizes, Heads
and Tails game and a half pot. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the band starts at 7:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older to enter, ID required. Tickets can be purchased at St. Philip School and Parish Offices, St. Philip’s Inn and Weinzapfel’s Tavern. For further information please call the St. Philip Parish office at 985-2275.
New Harmony Business Associates encourage to buy locally The New Harmony Business Associates introduces their buy local campaign and postcard. We want to remind Posey County and New Harmony residents to shop local to boost our local economy. Often we forget what we have close to home. When is the last time you shopped locally in New Harmony? Bringing awareness is the first step of the campaign. We ask that you make a commitment to visit New Harmony businesses at least once a week to find out what you have been missing. We think you will be surprised at what you find. This holiday season, consider doing good by buying locally from small businesses, a valuable way to invest in our local economy. When you shop with local merchants you are supporting friends and neighbors and preserving your choice of unique and special merchandise, often unavailable elsewhere. Money spent in in local businesses stays in our local economy and strengthens a sense of community. Sixty eight cents of every dollar spent at small local merchants stays in the community, unlike when you shop at national chains.
New Harmony offers a wide and unique range of gift items and goods at competitive prices, Clothing and accessories, Drugs, sundriesand fine toiletries, Gourmet food items, cheese, and local beer, Convenience store groceries and gasoline, Tea and coffee, fresh baked bread, wine and spirits, Taverns, family restaurants and fine dining, Cinema and theater, Antiques, from fine furniture to household items and decorative collectibles, Gifts from local artisans and around the world, Greeting cards, wrapping paper, school supplies, Wedding gifts, housewares and kitchenware, Chocolates and flowers, Musical instruments; new and used books When you shop in New Harmony, you save gas, time and effort and you make friends when you shop in town while keeping small business growing. Look for the New Harmony Business Associates Shop Local Campaign Cards in our member's businesses. New Harmony: live here, shop here, grow here www.newharmony.biz Friend us on Facebook to keep up with local sales and events - New Harmony Business Associates
New Harmony Christmas parade set for Dec. 3 Christmas workshop set for Dec. 5 The New Harmony Business Associates would like to invite you or your group to participate in this year’s annual Christmas Parade during Christmas in New Harmony, Saturday, December 3, 2011. The parade lineup starts at 10 a.m., the parade starts at 10:30 a.m. and is over
by 11 a.m. You or your group can walk or ride in the parade in decorated vehicles, golf carts or floats with a Christmas theme or show off your team spirit by wearing school sports team uniforms or jerseys. The parade starts at Steammill and Brewery, goes down Main and Church
Streets ending at Church and Brewery. For more information, visit the New Harmony Business Associates’ website’s December calendar page at www.newharmony.biz to download a parade form or call Carol Reynolds at 812/682-3437 by Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
For more information on Christmas in New Harmony or New Harmony in general, visit the New Harmony Business Associates’ website at www.newharmony.biz. We look forward to seeing you at the 27th Annual Christmas in New Harmony celebration December 3 and 4, 2011.
Christmas in New Harmony December 3 and 4 The New Harmony Business Associates invite you to join us in welcoming in the holiday season at the 27th annual Christmas in New Harmony Festival December 3 and 4, 2011. Events begin Friday evening, December 2, with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the New Harmony Inn followed by the annual themed shopping party “Candlelight Glow” at the Antique Showrooms on Church Street 6-8 p.m. with Desserts, Coffee and Wine Tasting. Winter is the perfect season to come
spend the night, weekend or a few days in New Harmony, Indiana. Events on Saturday begin with “Breakfast with Santa” at the Catholic Community Center at 8 a.m. Following at 10:30 a.m. will be the Main Street Parade with Santa as our special guest. Daily children’s activities include free photos with Santa, free horse drawn carriage rides throughout downtown New Harmony, make and take crafts from the Hoosier Salon, Art Gallery, and the annual children’s themed event at the
Working Men’s Institute Museum and Library. Also, the Nutcracker Ballet will be performed by the Children’s Center for Dance from Evansville, Indiana. The Ribeyre Gymnasium will host a Shopping Gala and Antique Fair. Also in the gym is everyone’s favorite, the Kiwanis “Sweet Shop” and live music by the “Shade Tree Players.” The Rapp/Owen Granary will host the Annual Artisan Craft Fair with demonstrators from the artists and photos with Santa. At
Church and Main Streets, Saturday afternoon, a Live Nativity reminds us of the “reason for the season.” New Harmony’s antique, specialty shops and art galleries are decorated and will host open houses and will be filled with one-of- kind Christmas Gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Christmas in New Harmony promises to get you in the Holiday Spiritwhile getting your Christmas Shopping done. Don’t miss this heartwarming holiday event, the evening of December 3rd, all day Saturday December 4 and Sunday, the 5 in beautiful historic New Harmony, Indiana. Admission is free, and it is held rain, snow, or shine. New Harmony, Indiana is located 22 miles west of Evansville, Indiana off State Route 69 or 7 miles off Interstate 64 at exit 4 on the Wabash River near the Illinois State Line. For a complete schedule of events or a vendor application, visit www.newharmony.biz or call Erika at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art 812-6823156.
The Annual Posey County Extension Homemakers Christmas Workshop will be held on Monday, December 5, 2011 at the 4-H Community Center. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Keith Spurgeon will be performing “The Magic of Christmas”. Please bring an item for Precious Poseys, and a $5 gift exchange. If you have any questions, please call 985-5143.
Deaconess to host Medicare part D event The Deaconess Resource Center and SWIRCA and more will partner to offer a free educational presentation about Medicare Part D on Thursday, December 1 at 6 p.m. at DeaconessHospital in the auditorium. The presentation is ideal for Medicare beneficiaries, or anyone who will be assisting a family member or friend with their annual Part D enrollment. Part D eligi-
bility and requirements will be explained, and step-bystep enrollment instructions will be given. Representatives from SWIRCA’s Aging & DisabilityResourceCenter will be available after the program to assist with specific questions. Registration is required. To register, please call 812450-7000 or visit www. deaconess.com/calendar and enter keyword Medicare.
PC Demo Christmas party set for Dec. 6 All are invited to the Posey County Democratic Women’s Club annual Christmas Party which will be held at the Holy Angels Catholic Community Center, in New Harmony, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert. Officers for 2012 will be installed. There will be a visit from Santa with gifts for children. Everyone is asked to bring canned goods and non-perishable items for the local food bank and cash donations for the food bank will also be accepted, but there will be no other cost for the evening. For more information contact Elizabeth Baier at 838-5808.
Christmas parade planned in Mount Vernon The Mount Vernon “Christmas on Main Street” parade this year will be a light parade. On December 3, 2011, starting at 5:30 p.m., the parade will begin at the riverfront, proceed up Main Street and end at the First United Methodist Church. Children can meet Santa at the First United
Methodist Church in Wesley Hall immediately following the parade. Participants should arrive at the riverfront at 5 p.m. If you would like to participate in the parade, please call Becky Higgins at 812/204-7388 or e-mail belyhi@aol.com by November 19, 2011.
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CHURCH Philharmonic brings ‘Messiah’ to Tell City As part of its outreach programs, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will present George Frideric Handel’s oratorio “Messiah” on Saturday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. Central Time at the St. Paul Catholic Church, 814 Jefferson Street in Tell City, Indiana. Under the direction of the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus Director Dr. Dennis Malfatti, the baroque-size orchestra drawn from the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will join forces with voices from the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus to present this 18th century masterpiece. The performance will feature four highly acclaimed soloists: Stacey Uthe, soprano; Claudia Chapa, mezzo-soprano; Mat-
thew O’Neill, tenor; and Dr. Jon Truitt, baritone. For the first time, the Tell City community will experience the warmth and power of the “Messiah” as presented by the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. Highlights will include “For Unto Us a Child Is Born”, “Every Valley Shall be Exalted”, and the famous “Hallelujah” chorus. Concert ticket price is just $10 for adults; $5 for children 17 and under. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling St. Paul’s Catholic Church at (812) 547-7994, by calling the Philharmonic Box Office at (812) 425-5050, or at the door one hour prior to the performance.
Advent supper set for Dec. 7, 14 The Christian season of Advent is upon us, and you are invited to come out for a light complimentary supper followed by Worship Service. Advent reflects upon the Bible prophecies fulfilled by Christ, and upon His
promised Return. The meal begins at 6 p.m. and the special Service follows at 7 p.m. every Wednesday, Nov 30, Dec 7 and 14 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1102 Jill Street, in Carmi, Ill., right behind CVS Pharmacy.
Christmas bingo Dec. 4 Come join us for St. Matthew Christmas BINGO. Sun., Dec. 4, doors open at 5:15 and play will begin at 6 p.m. There will be cash prizes for bingo, raffles, half-pot and of course food and drinks will be served. Proceeds to benefit St. Matthew School.
Ministerial Association looks for more participation The Mount Vernon Ministerial Association is an association of ministers and lay leaders committed to serving together for a greater
community. We seek to provide programs that meet the needs of the people of Mount Vernon both physically and spiritually. We meet the third
Seeds of the Sower Thinking on the Christ of Christmas, a man said, “Jesus is the only Somebody you can’t match!” How true! Consider His pre-existence. Jesus didn’t begin when He was born. Before He became Jesus of Nazareth, He was the Son of God. He always was and will be the God-Man. Consider His pre-choice. He’s the only one who chose His mother and His name before he was born. He
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chose the Virgin Mary, and was born without a human father; and He chose the name Jesus. Consider the puzzle. One question determines the destiny of our souls. Pilate asked it, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called the Christ?” His own rejected Him. The soldiers ejected Him. Some have neglected Him. But I have accepted Him. What will you do with Him?
Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. For more information please feel free to contact the Rev. Monica Gould, president of the MVMA at any time, 838-2473.
Members of the New Harmony School Science Club pose with cans of food they collected for the New Harmony Food Pantry as part of their annual spooky Halloween fundraiser. They acted in a haunted trail program at Harmonie State Park called “Trail of Terror” and admission was one dollar off if a can of food was brought in for the group. Students are shown with club sponsor Lois Gray. Photo submitted
Children’s clothing bank to open The Holiday Opening of “The Clothes Hanger”, a children’s clothing bank at Old Union Christian Church, is set for Saturday, December 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement. The store provides free clothing, new and gently used children’s sizes newborn through 18, for area families needing assistance. All gently used items are in excel-
lent condition. Coats and shoes are available in limited sizes. Old Union Christian Church is located approximately 2.5 miles north of Poseyville on Highway 165. For more information call (812) 963-6266 or (812) 454-1797. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and checkout the large selection.
Philharmonic Peppermint Pops concert slated for December 3, 4 The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will present its annual Peppermint Pops on Saturday, December 3 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m. at the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville. This year, the concerts, conducted by Maestro Alfred Savia, will feature the orchestra, the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, and charismatic baritone Daniel Narducci, along with special appearances by the Evansville Children’s
Choirs, Evansville Ballet, Jan’s School of Dance, and of course, this family tradition wouldn’t be complete without an appearance from Santa. Pre-concert entertainment on Saturday evening will be provided by the Evansville Horn Choir in the 6th Street lobby from 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. In addition, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tri-State Food Bank are, once again, partnering to help local families
in need. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their non-perishable food items or monetary donations for the Tri-State Food Bank to Peppermint Pops. Tri-State Food Bank representatives will be at each performance to collect the items. Adult tickets start at $15 for adults, $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Philharmonic Box Office at 812-425-5050 or by ordering online at www.
evansvillephilharmonic.org. If available, Student Rush tickets may be purchased at the door one hour before each performance for $8 each (includes fees); seating based upon availability. College ID is required. Members of the Philharmonic’s club2030 can get up to two of the best seats available for just $10 a piece ($2 internet fee applies). See the website: www.evansvillephilharmonic.org for details.
Sermon of the Week: The Shepherds Heart By: Pastoral Ministries Weekly Devotion With righteous indignation Moses threw the stone tablets down that contained God’s commandments for His people. The tablets shattered as Moses rebuked the Israelites for turning to worshiping a golden calf made by their own hands. How could they do such a thing? I can relate to the anger of Moses in seeing Israel’s apostasy. Those called of God must by the authority of Scripture rebuke His people for such disobedience. Judgment fell on those who had turned from the Lord as some 3000 Israelites were put to death. It is what Moses did the next day that is a challenge to grasp. Pointing out their great sin, Moses relates to the people that he is going to the Lord and intercede on their behalf. His petition unto the Lord goes to the heart of being a shepherd of the Lord’s people. How could Moses ask the Lord to remove his name from the book of life if He does not forgive the people?
Could not the Lord rise up another people for Moses to lead? Why should he number himself with such a rebellious people? Here is another unfolding picture of the coming Messiah. Moses was being a type of Christ. (Hebrews 3:1-6) He (Jesus) “was numbered with the transgressors; Yet He Himself bore the sin of many, And interceded for the transgressors” (Isaiah 53:12 NASB). “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (II Corinthians 5:21 NASB). Wonder of wonders that God’s only Son would bear the penalty for all our sins because He so loves us. Now consider this amazing story played out in all the undershephards the Lord places over His church. At times an overseer of His people finds himself caught between righteous indignation because of a congregations self centered disobedience and yet loving them to the extent of being a willing sacrifice on their behalf. But
he realizes that these are God’s people, not his, and he is accountable as to guarding, guiding, and feeding them. The following gives insight on why Moses put himself with the Israelites. Moses saw them as his people. He did not claim them as “my people” just because he was their senior pastor. Even when living with the royal Egyptian family, he had compassion for his enslaved Hebrew people. (Exodus 2:11-14) Such compassion is seen in the Apostle Paul as he was deeply burden for his kinsmen in the flesh, so much so that he could wish himself separated from Christ for their sake. (Romans 9:1-5) Those whom God has entrusted as spiritual shepherds over His people are to love them as Christ loves them. That is a costly love that never fails. Beyond that, Moses never got away from that “burning bush” call. At times serving this people was almost unbearable, but he knew on whom to depend. These were the Lord’s
people and Moses cast all his care on Him. Bearing the burden of His people is doable because of that call. The Lord upholds all those He calls to care for His people. Foremost Moses knew the Lord as the I Am. As sovereign Lord, He always accomplishes what He wills. Moses would never see the accomplishment of his work during his life span. He bore the burden of the people throughout his ministry. The calling is to be faithful where He places us realizing the greatest outcome will be beyond us. It was the Lord who determined that Moses would be relieved from his work through death. This is not implying that you have to die to get out of where you are. There may be those days of feeling like Elijah in wishing the Lord would just take you home. (I Kings 19:4) It’s letting the Lord determine the place of our ministry. Just remember that in serving His church, you are caring for the treasure of His heart.
Food Pantry, from Page 1A and choosing on their own. We aren’t assuming what we think they want and making them take it.” This will be a big change for clients and volunteers alike but Hollinger believes after the adjustment phase, the new format should be a very positive change. In order to make the transition the pantry will serve out of the church location in December as it prepares and trains for the new location. It will open there January 2nd. The new hours will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 until noon, and Friday again from 3 until 6 p.m. The pantry has many needs to make this transition happen. It will need sturdy (industrial type) shelving, tables, shopping carts, grocery bags (paper or plastic, new or used), boxes (approx. printer paper size), one or two chest freezers, wooden pallets and rolling carts for unloading food. Another important thing needed is monetary/food donations. In order to get things stocked and ready for the expanded grocery format, the pantry will need to stock up more than ever. Food donations are always appreciated and smaller donations can be taken to the current location. Larger donations can be brought to the new location, which can be arranged by calling 838-3841 or emailing mvfoodpantry@ yahoo.com. We also have drop off locations at First Bank and at the Posey County Coop business office. Monetary donations can be made by sending them to PO Box 228 in Mount Vernon, 42420. Donations may also be brought to the current location during business hours. You may specify in the memo section if you prefer the money be used for food only, for administrative costs (new building items, lease, phone etc), or leave blank if you want it used where needed most. You can also make a donation online by visiting www.mvfoodpantry.org.
“We are very excited about the move along with the other changes that will be made in the next year. It will allow the pantry to dig deeper and really reach out to serve those I our community with a food need,” Hollinger explained. “We have moved from serving a handful of clients a week, to serving dozens each day we are open, feeding children over the summer, and helping hand out Thanksgiving baskets donated by WSI each year. We hope to further involve our mission and pinpoint other ways we can help make sure everyone in our county has food to eat each day.”
Mount Vernon Junior High will contribute In conjunction with the move, from now through December 14, Mount Vernon Junior High School students are on a mission. Their goal is to fill a school bus, not with students but with food for the local food pantry at a time when donations are reaching the critical level. The annual Food Pantry collection is being sponsored by the Mount Vernon Junior High Student Council and the Builder’s Club. The unique collection begins Wednesday and will conclude on December 15. Why is it unique? Simply put … the food pantry drive this year is the “fill the bus” campaign for our students and the local community. Each seat and floor space will be designated a specific type of food pantry item where boxes will be placed and filled to the maximum. The bus will be on display in front of the building throughout the next two weeks. The public is invited to help fill the bus. Students will bring their contributions to their home bases, and the items will be collected by the Student Council members and then placed on the bus. The community-at-large may drop off food pantry items in the Mount
Mathew, from Page 1A can begin planning their Eagle Scout Project. The project requires extensive preparation and several rounds of approval by a board made up of scouting leaders, parents and other community members who are not from the scout’s own troop. Eagle Scout projects must benefit the public, not any private party, and are constructed to test the scout’s leadership skills. Mathew organized a project that consisted of constructing a sign for the Stewartsville Cemetery and doing some maintenance work on the property. To prepare for the approval board, Mathew put together a binder full of details of the project, safety precautions, and photos of the area. “My uncle Tom Helfrich of Helfrich Machine donated the steel and constructed the sign,” Mathew said. Mike Tenbarge, who has been involved with Troop 390 in many different roles during Mathew’s years in scouting, plasma cut the sign to say “Stewartsville Cemetery.” John Orth donated powder coating to protect the sign from weathering, and Odis Meredith volunteered his time to apply the powder coating. On the day of the project, many scouts and parents showed up to help. Mathew assigned tasks to each volunteer and made sure the project went smoothly. While some scouts set the new sign in concrete, others uncovered the existing sidewalk and cleaned up the perimeter of the cemetery. “I would like to thank everyone who had a part in my proj-
ect from beginning to end,” Mathew emphasized. “Without all the help I received, my project would not have turned out as well as it did.” After Mathew’s project was finished, he had to return to the approval board a final time before he could actually receive his Eagle Scout Award. Many scouts participated in Mathew’s Eagle Scout Ceremony, which was held jointly with his friend Kurt Seibert’s ceremony. Many of the boys from Troop 390, as well as some friends from other troops and a cousin, were able to participate in the ceremony. “Many of us have been in scouting together for years, so it meant a lot to have so many of them there,” said Mathew. Mathew was able to present the mother and father pins to his parents, Ross and Lisa Mathew. “My parents have been a great influence on me throughout my scouting career,” he said soberly. “They have both been very supportive and have helped me reach this milestone.” Mathew also presented mentor pins to Tom Helfrich, Sharon Krohn, Mike Tenbarge and Jeff Taylor for their support and guidance throughout the years. “I would strongly encourage anyone considering scouting to visit your local Cub Scout Pack or Boy Scout Troop. Scouting has been a great experience for me and provides you with a lifelong network of friends and mentors,” Mathew concluded.
Vernon Junior High School office. Among the needs of the Food Pantry are canned fruit, pork and beans, tuna, cereal, variety of canned vegetables, soups, crackers, hamburger helper, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti sauce (preferably canned), pasta, canned spaghettis (ravioli), peanut butter, jelly, baking mixes, jello and pudding, flour, sugar, and toiletries such as soap and shampoo. An in-depth list of suggested needs are Peanut Butter, Canned Meat (Tuna, chicken, fish), canned soups, canned beef stew, canned chili, rice, pasta (Spaghetti, Noodles), breakfast cereals, oatmeal, canned vegetables, V-8 Juice, canned tomato products, spaghetti sauce, canned beans and peas, dried beans and peas, canned fruit, applesauce, boxed mixes such as Macaroni & Cheese or Hamburger and tuna Helper, canned evaporated milk, powdered milk, instant breakfast drinks, jams and jellies, crackers, graham crackers, pancake mix, bread/ muffin mixes, canned and boxed puddings, paper towels, bath tissue, bath soap, shampoo, dish detergent, and laundry detergent. Also, the Builder’s Club is coordinating the Salvation Army/14 WFIE’s Toy Town collection. Students may bring in new toys (should be in the original container) and deposit them in the three large collection boxes in the main foyer. New toys and age-related items are collected for children 1-16 years old for the holiday season. Items are especially needed for older youngsters. Some suggestions are footballs, basketballs, backpacks, sports bags, sports jerseys, jewelry, and fashionable clothing.
Seibert, from Page 1A Many scouts and parents came out to help complete the project, and Seibert was able to wrap his project up in June of 2010. “I would really like to thank everyone who came out to help with my project and made it a success,” Seibert said gratefully. Seibert’s Eagle Scout Ceremony was held jointly with his friend Tristan Mathew’s ceremony. Many scouts from Troop 390 were able to participate in the ceremony, as well as Seibert’s brother Anthony, who also earned his Eagle Scout rank. “It meant a lot to have Anthony participate in my ceremony,” Seibert explained. “He has been a role model for me, and after he earned Eagle Scout, it really encouraged me to earn mine as well.” Seibert presented pins to his mother and father, Pat and Susan Seibert. “My mom really helped me by enforcing the drivers license rule and motivating me to get my project done, and my dad always encouraged us to stay active in scouting,” he said. Seibert awarded a mentor pin to his grandfather Glen Parker. “Grandpa really pushed us to earn our Eagle Scout, and he’s always looking out for our future,” said Seibert. Few scouts make it to the rank of Eagle Scout, but those that do form a strong network that provides instant camaraderie. “Scouting is a great opportunity and develops character and leadership skills. I know that the skills I acquired and the network I developed in scouting will help me throughout the rest of my life,” Seibert concluded
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BUSINESS/SCHOOL MVHS students learn about Latin American culture On November 1 and 2, students in the Spanish classes at Mount Vernon High School learned about the traditions of el día de los muertos. Students in Sra. Huber’s classes learned about the traditional foods and customs in Mexico, Guatemala, and Ecuador. The students were able to try fiambre, colada morada, and pan de muertos. They also colored their own traditional kites and made beautiful flowers
of tissue paper. Students in Sra. Basham’s classes took an in depth look at the traditions and customs of el día de los muertos in Mexico. They tried the traditional pan de muertos (bread of the dead), mole with chicken, and a mexican fruit drink. They also colored their own calavera masks. This was a great opportunity for the students to learn about one of the holidays celebrated in Spanish speaking countries.
North Posey School Board handles routine matters The South Terrace Spell Bowl placed third in their division at the Spell Bowl competition which was held at Central High School on November 17, 2011. Front Row (l to r): Adam Herrmann, Shane Harris, Makensie Brown, Audrey Gallagher, Elise Lewis, Randa Fare and Hannah Vowels. Back Row (l to r): Donna McGinness, Jacob Beshears, Camron Cotton, Hope Bruce, Justin Cummings, Tanner Newcomb, Rachel Jennings, Jessica Cook and Kristi Reynolds. Photo submitted
Mount Vernon International club met Nov. 11 On November 11, 2011 the new International Club at Mount Vernon Senior High School had their second official meeting. The International Club was created to promote Internationalism among students and to encourage students to learn about, accept, and even embrace other cultures. The students meet after school periodically to hear from guest speakers from other countries. The guest speakers share history, culture, and even food from their country. On November 11, 2011, the International Club Members hosted Ecuador Night. The Ecuadorian guests shared information about the Ecuador’s climate, geography, economy, and culture. They shared “arroz con pollo” and “tres leches” cake and taught the stu-
dents how to salsa. Some of the students who currently take Spanish courses at Mount Vernon High School practiced speaking to their guests in Spanish. When asked what she thought about Ecuador night, student Ally Blunt said “It was awesome. I loved learning about the country and meeting the family. The food was good too.” Brittany Adams said “I learned a lot and meeting people from Ecuador was awesome. They were so cool. Definitely couldn’t ask for a better end to my week.” The students had a wonderful time and made new friends while learning about the Ecuadorian culture. The next meeting will be in December when the students will learn about Germany.
MVHS Honor Roll Additions GRADE 10 Kory Medcalf
Gray Honors
GRADE 11 Maroon Honors Claire Schroeder
Gray Honors Jacob Brame
GRADE 12 Kerri Adams
Gray Honors
Attorneys. from Page 1A Van Haaften emphasized that this will be an opportunity for him and Farrar to be able to help people who have helped them throughout their lives. But Van Haaften is no stranger to being in the public eye. And while Farrar does much of his work behind the scenes, the pair seem perfectly willing to work on building a small business together. “I think having your name on the door is every bit as much in the public eye as an elected official,” Van Haaften said. “We are making a commitment to Mount Vernon and to Posey County in terms of where we have decided to locate. I think this is the same type of commitment shown in the past in the political arena.” The office will be located on the first floor of the building at 201 Main Street in Mount Vernon and the attorneys are thrilled about the location, near the river and near the new, big plans for Mount Vernon. “We are very excited about the location because I can look out the window and see the river. And with the plans for retail and residential building downtown, you can feel we are at a tipping point in turning the downtown around,” Vanhaaften said. “The riverfront has changed so quickly and greatly so it is just exciting to be there and hopefully be there as the big changes occur.” “We’re looking back to the opportunity to give back, more than anything,” VanHaaften stressed. “We are looking forward to being a part of the Posey County community from a business
standpoint. We feel very blessed and fortunate to have this opportunity.” Van Haaften is the son of David and Dolores Van Haaften and is married to Beverly (Corn) Van Haaften, all of Mount Vernon. Farrar is the son of Ron and Theresa Farrar of Cynthiana. After graduating from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Farrar aspired to return to Posey County to establish his practice. “While both Trent and I have spent the bulk of our careers working in Posey County, the fact is we are leaving positions with the largest law firm in this region, so there will definitely be a period of adjustment,” Farrar recognizes. “We will be facing new challenges in the coming years, but we’re excited to tackle them together. Ultimately, we think the new firm will not only help us achieve our professional goals, but it will also help us better serve our clients.” Farrar is proud of his involvement in the Posey County Community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Posey County Economic Development Partnership, the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana, and 21st Century Leadership of Posey County. He also serves as Poultry Superintendant at the Posey County 4-H Fair. Adam lives just outside New Harmony, where he keeps a small flock of poultry and enjoys life in rural Posey County. According to the Face-
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By Valerie Werkmeister It was routine business during last week’s MSD of North Posey School Board meeting. Board members approved a number of requests that came before the board for their approval. Superintendent Dr. Todd Camp requested the board’s permission to purchase a new controller for South Terrace Elementary School (STES). The controller runs the cafeteria, gym and library. The board approved the $4,397 purchase of a new DX 9100 JCI controller to be paid out of the capital projects fund. The board also approved a $450 disaster recovery program agreement with Komputrol. Camp explained it is the same agreement that they have approved in the past. Camp informed the board that he had received notification from the state that summer school program costs will be reimbursed 100 percent. Camp noted that it has been a long time since the state had fully re-
imbursed the school for summer school. He surmised that few schools held summer courses thus, less schools were competing for the funds making the reimbursement possible. In other business, the board approved: •A request by Shannon Schickel to take 33 high school student council members on an overnight trip to the state student council convention in Indianapolis. •A request by Girl Scout Troop 346 and Cub Scout Pack 390 to use the STES gym for upcoming meetings. •A request by North Elementary School teacher, Julie Butler, to conduct a dance team clinic on January 21, 2012 and a cheer team clinic on February 18, 2012. The clinics will be conducted at the high school from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The students will also perform at the junior varsity and varsity games each evening. •A request by Janet Stewart to step down as head cook at STES. She will re-
main as a cook. Kathy Veeck will now assume the role as head cook. •A request by Mr. Kavanaugh to hire Kelvin Kerchief as a seventh grade boys’ basketball coach. •A request by Jonathan Spencer to hire Kurt Weatherholt and Brad Miller as volunteer assistant wrestling coaches for the high school wrestling team. •A FMLA request by Maria and Matt Gantner for the birth of their child around March 20 – May 8, 2012. Matt will only use days as needed while Maria will be off full time. •A FMLA request by Dale Farrar from October 17 – November 28 for a serious health condition. •A professional leave request by Rick LeGrange, Madonna Muensterman and Pam Spahn for bus driver education training. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the school corporation office.
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Keith Spurgeon, campaign chairman, announced that the United Way of Posey County campaign drive has raised 89% of the $640,000 goal. He urged all the people of Posey County to get involved. “The United Way campaign still has a long way to go and we need everyone’s help to have a successful campaign. Contributions help to make sure that important services are available for the people of our community, both to improve the quality of our lives and to help in times of need.” United Way of Posey County agencies receiving funds in 2011 are: Albion Fellows Bacon Center, American Red Cross Posey County Chapter, Boy Scouts of America Buffalo Trace Council, Catholic Charities, Children’s Learning Center, Christian Church Day Care Center, Community Emergency Assistance, ECHO Community Health Care, Family Matters, Homeless Shelter of Mt. Vernon, Indiana Legal Services, Lampion Center, New Harmony Ministry Association, Posey County Council on Aging, Posey County Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Center, Salvation Army, Visiting Nurse Association of Southwestern Indiana,
WNIN Radio Reading Program, and Willow Tree of Posey County. In addition, contributions help to fund United Way programs such as the local Gifts In Kind program, Information and Referral Assistance, 2-1-1, the easy-to-recall telephone number for access to information about resources and assistance in Posey County, and the prescription drug discount program. Jon Neufelder, president of the United Way of Posey County, said “Through the efforts of local volunteers who participate in the volunteer review process to determine what services an agency provides for the people of Posey County and how the funds are being used, contributors can make sure that their generosity to the United Way of Posey County is a good investment in what matters in our community. If you would like to help with this, just let us know. It is the work of these volunteers that allows us to say to everyone that if you want to make a difference in your community this is a great way to do it because your contribution is not wasted, stays here to help people in our community, and is effectively used.” This year the volunteers working to make this happen are: Paul Allison, Donald Baier, Kenyon Bailey, Pat Beckgerd, Grant Beloat, Steve Bennett, Bob Boerner, Frank Chapman, Linda Crawford, Joe Crissup, Daryl Dassel, Dana Dieterle, Beth Dingman, Judy Games, Wayne Games, Andrea Gentry, Bill Gillenwater, Jack Higgins, Michelle Hudson, Phyllis Johnson, Connie Marvel, Niall McConville, Michael Peck, Clayton Powers, Carrie Robb, Lindsay Schmitt, Keith Spurgeon, Fran Thoele, Tom Verkamp, Larry Williams, and Aaron Wilson. Spurgeon announced that special events to support the United Way campaign in Posey County continue through the generosity of local businesses. On November 30, Pizza Hut in Mount Vernon will donate 20% of sales for that day if a customer provides a coupon, a copy of an ad or newspaper article, voucher or flyer about United Way, or mentions United Way. Also, the Posey Grill in Mount Vernon will donate 10% of sales on December 2 and December 9 and be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on both these days and Fridays from now on. Also, Santa is coming to the Posey Grill on Saturday, December 10, from 7 to 11 a.m. There will be free pictures with Santa and Santa pancakes for only $1 during Santa’s visit and United Way donations will be accepted. Spurgeon said “Support this great fundraiser and help the United Way campaign in our community while having a good time with the kids and grandkids.” You can contact the United Way of Posey County at 8383637 or uwposey@sbcglobal.net for more information or to get involved. Contributions can be sent to P.O. Box 562, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620.
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Holiday visitor rains on my parade... and my chair I’ve never been a big lover of the holidays. I’m still naïve enough to think that we don’t necessarily need a “day” for TRUTH... thanksgiving. And while it STRANGER seems most of my friends and THAN family are big fans, I make an FICTION effort to “survive” the holiBY DAVE days rather than enjoy them. PEARCE This year Thanksgiving was a whole lot like Thanksgivings past at the Pearce house. It seems like each year we have a few less people who show up at our annual “Come As You Are” dinner. Connie and I decided probably about 15 years ago that instead of going down the list for each of our families and trying to make a time that everyone could come, we would be proactive and tell everyone when we were going to have a meal. If you can make it, we’re thrilled to have you. If you can’t, then I sincerely hope you enjoy where ever it is you decide to spend the day. But on Thanksgiving Day, there will be a turkey, a ham, and all the trimmings at our house and everyone who wants to come is welcome. And if you have no place else to go, you are especially welcome. This attitude of gratitude keeps both sides of the family from arguing over who is coming and who isn’t. It seems to be the one constant in a time of year filled with so many uncertainties and high stress levels. Connie did almost all of the cooking this year. Seems like it has headed more and more that direction as time seems to be a fleeting thing for me, even though I don’t mind helping. This year, we did not have a huge crowd. Enjoying visits throughout the day were Connie’s parents, her two brothers
and their families who could make it, and her special cousin who came in from the Tampa, Fla., area with her husband Nolan the the two boys, Cody and Bo. On my side of the family, this year was limited to my two sisters and their husbands. Usually one or more of the nieces and nephews will show up at some part of the day but this year, the crowd was limited. From our own little family, Eric was a welcomed guest along with his pup named Sadie. (You know, one of the million dollar dogs I have mentioned before). While I am pretty sure that most of the family (on both sides) don’t really always have both oars in the water, I’m totally convinced that Sadie is a perfect fit. You see, just a few days before Thanksgiving, I went out and spent good money to buy myself a new recliner. The one I had used for the last nine years or so was leather and when I sit down, it sometimes more resembles a “flop” than a sit. So some of the inner parts of the chair are beginning to wear. The chair still looks pretty good but I just figured that before it broke completely, I would go ahead and pick up, yes, the big and tall man’s recliner. I was so proud of it that I even rearranged the living room to make room for it. I moved huge shelves and large pieces of furniture around so the “man chair” could fit in the corner. Even my wife, although aggravated that I had spent the money at first, grew to enjoy the comfort of this big man rocker/ recliner quickly. She can sit in it and pull her legs up in the chair and relax for hours. I like it because it is one of the first chairs that I can actually have my head and feet completely on parts of the chair, both at the same time. But that was BS. Here at our house, I now refer to the time
Guest Column: Wendy McNamara A very blessed community As the holiday season approaches and as Thanksgiving festivities wind down, I find myself incredibly thankful for the many blessings in my life and for the many good people and organizations who bless our community. I feel especially thankful for those organizations which serve special needs children and adults. Raising a special needs child, comes with a unique set of challenges and two organizations work incredibly hard to support families in ensuring their special needs family member can live a full life. Evansville ARC and Jacobs Village are two organizations we are in-
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credibly blessed to have. For almost sixty years, Evansville ARC has fought for all individuals with mental and physical disabilities to be regarded as contributing members of society and for needed resources to be made available to them. I am very passionate about their cause and am dedicated to supporting legislative measures that make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Educating the public on what individuals with developmental disabilities CAN do has been one of the greatest accomplishments of Evansville ARC.
This is epitomized by the thriving, for-profit distribution facility operated by ARC Industries that employs around 200 disabled individuals. It is also epitomized by the beautiful pieces of art produced by the developmentally disabled adults who go to Evansville ARC. These beautiful pieces of art are created by the community at large and are such a great example of what happens when community members come together. Another great community that serves special needs adults is Jacobs Village. Inevitably, a time will come when family members will
before Eric brought his dog home as BS, as in Before Sadie. This dog has some human-like tendencies while at times, the dog is a total moron. One of the secrets of Sadie’s survival in a home that does not exactly embrace indoor pets is that you never really pay her much attention. If you just walk through the house and pretend she doesn’t exist, she may get on your nerves but usually that’s about the end of it. Well, with company here (especially teenagers and younger), Sadie was suddenly the center of attention. What our guests did not know is that when Sadie becomes the least bit excited, she wets herself (and anything else near her). And guess where the first person was sitting when Sadie decided to take a flying leap of excitement? You guessed it, our guest was sitting in my new Catnapper big and tall men’s rocking recliner. And guess what the first thing Sadie did, not ten minutes into our visit. You guessed it right again. The dog peed on the arm of my new recliner. Since some of the family knows what Sadie does, they looked at me when it happened with an “oh, she didn’t mean to do that look.” And then, instead of trying to find a way to clean it up, someone in the crowd suggested that I go to the kitchen and find a damp rag and wipe the pee off my new chair. I tried to keep my composure while letting the guests know in no uncertain terms that when a dog decides to pee on my new men’s big and tall Catnapper rocking recliner, I will certainly not be the one who will be cleaning it up. As a matter of fact, the dog really should be thanking its lucky stars that there was enough family around to keep me from sending it through the uprights on the sides of the French doors on our new room addition. I am proud that I was able to maintain my composure enough to walk calmly from the room and allow someone else to clean the pee off my chair. To my knowledge, the only other excitement marks left at our house over the holiday weekend were left on the hardwood floors where they were more easily cleaned. My wife had tried to convince me that ALL puppies pee spontaneously when excited. I’m inclined to believe that is BS. And the next time an animal decides to turn my recliner into a bathroom, you not only will see BS, you will see AD. For the record, we’ll just call that After Dave.
need to entrust the care of their developmentally disabled loved one to others and Jacob’s Village is ready to join the family team by providing a loving home for the special needs adult. Jacob’s Village, opened in 2004 by the Guagenti family, is a residential community for adults with functional disabilities. Jacob’s Village is a wonderful place that provides families the reassurance that their child will be well cared for and loved in a new home. We are blessed to have these two wonderful organizations in our community that provide needed and vital services to those with developmental disabilities.
I am trying to understand the reasons for funding cuts of 36 percent to the school in New Harmony. I would propose that all legislators, the Governor and all state officials take the same 36 percent cut in their perks and pay. I could use the same reasoning. I am unhappy with the performance on the government. The
state doesn’t care that the economy if in the dumps, The state doesn’t care that parents are working two and three jobs to survive. The state doesn’t care that drugs are rampant in the communities and schools. The state only wants to see large schools with no souls for the children. Tom Smith
canceled in 2005 for going over budget. But the program was soon resurrected. Why? Because the need for the missile did not go away. What makes us think that the outcome this time will be any different? For nearly $1 billion, the military deserves to end up with a fielded product. And if this program is killed, what next? Do we want to send the message that important R&D programs can be killed anytime and never mind the sunk cost? There is a chilling effect when we abandon a program like this -- particularly the prototyping program that
should serve as an example of how to run future acquisitions. It needs to survive in order to spawn others like it. Guess what. This actually is rocket science. We’re talking advanced seekers, exploiting several chunks of the electromagnetic spectrum in the guidance, detection and warhead targeting. It takes time and persistence and dollars. But that’s all worth it when JAGM allows a helicopter crew to shoot from safer range or the Reaper operators to get the target they’ve been watching for hours. Protecting the JAGM program is important
because we can’t afford to lose it. The short-term savings gained from dropping the program now wouldn’t begin to cover the added expense of starting it up again later or fielding multiple alternatives. If the goal is saving money, the plan should be to keep this program funded. Rebecca Grant, Ph.D., is president of IRIS Independent Research, a public-policy research organization in Washington, DC. She is also director of the General William Mitchell Institute for Airpower Studies, the non-profit research arm of the Air Force Association.
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All Hands on Deck to Preserve the JAGM Program When Washington, DC spins into a frenzy over defense cuts, even good programs can be ditched in a panic. Sadly, at times like this joint programs and supposed “extras” like new missiles are particularly vulnerable. That’s the case with the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile program, known as JAGM. JAGM does not have a zippy name or a big marketing campaign behind it. Basically, it’s a replacement for three famous but aging missile types: the Hellfire, the Air-Launched TOW and the Maverick. Despite incremental improvements over the years, there’s no getting around the fact that all three of those missiles are 1960s-era designs at the end of their service lives. Enter JAGM, a nearly $1 billion dollar initiative to develop a single missile that all branches of the military can share. Because it’s a joint program it has to make it through triple the budget reviews to survive. Fear is spreading that the Navy or Army will pull out, try to stick the other service with the whole bill, and end up collapsing the JAGM program like a house of cards. That would be a mistake, because JAGM comes with important new capabilities that the warfighter has long been asking for. And it does so at lesser cost to the taxpayer than the legacy missiles it replaces. JAGM beats Hellfire on the battlefield because
it can be used night or day, in all types of weather. Add in smoke or bad weather and government studies show that four JAGMs can neutralize as many targets as seven Hellfires under those conditions. Here’s the good part for the men and women carrying out these missions. The JAGM’s maximum range is greater than Hellfire’s. At 28 kilometers for fighters and 16 kilometers for helicopters, JAGM can launch from safely outside point area defenses. And the JAGM is lethal against a static or moving target, from advanced armor to small boats and troops in the open. Currently, a Raytheon-Boeing team and Lockheed Martin are developing competing missiles for the JAGM program. This competitive prototyping is a new way of acquiring weapons has yielded solid results. To date, the Raytheon-Boeing missile has gone 3-for-3 in government flight tests, and Lockheed has also had a successful test. Tests like these dramatically lower program risk and keep both contractors fighting hard to deliver best performance and best price. JAGM in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps inventory saves money by cutting back on maintenance, replacement and inventory costs. Because JAGMs are more effective than Hellfires the taxpayer over time will pay for fewer of them to be produced. So
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what’s the problem? It’s the risk of a panic default to just upgrading Hellfire. New motors and seekers for that venerable missile still won’t deliver the better performance of JAGM. Worse, scrapping JAGM and investing in upgrades wouldn’t save money in the long-term. In the end, we’d still be using multiple Hellfires to do the job of a single JAGM. The U.S. Military has already invested $912 million developing the JAGM -- including $372 million spent by the Army and Navy before the Joint Common Missile program was initially
Gavel Gamut’s Gentle Reader, let’s you and I discuss, yea, perhaps design, a new criminal justice paradigm; doesn’t that term just make you cringe? It may have meant something once. Now it just sounds cloyingly trite. So why am I using it? Because, as several real writers have maintained, sometimes there is only one term that exactly fits. For our purposes in our process of analyzing the modification of criminal behavior, that term is paradigm. So, with apologies for sounding as if I were attempting to invigorate a room full of widget sales reps, we will forge ahead toward our new paradigm. Of course, before we go a new direction, we might want to designate where we have been and where we are. The answer to both of these is headlong incarceration of everyone from thieves to assassins with little regard for the consequences to ourselves. It is not that we should ignore the effects of incar-
“Rocket Science” ceration on the miscreants. It is that we have too long eschewed the costs to the rest of us. Such costs in-
GAVEL GAMUT BY JUDGE JIM REDWINE clude huge expenditures of money, emotion and a false sense of security. We build and maintain jails and prisons with taxpayer monies we then cannot spend on schools, roads, bridges, etc. If we start with the true purpose of our criminal justice system, that is, to protect the public, we must, of course, build some jails and prisons to house persons who have harmed or will harm us physically. But what of those criminals who harm only themselves or who simply tick us off with their bizarre or inappropriate behavior? Is it in anyone’s best interest to spend $20,000.00 per year
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to show them “The Law is Not Mocked”? Or would everyone be better off if society sought not so much to punish such behavior as to modify it. And, as Paul wrote in his Epistle to the Galatians (see Chapter 6) it is with one’s spirit where we must start this process, including our own volksgeist. You may recall that for the past two weeks we have investigated that handy term “reconation” which was coined by the philosopher Rene´ Des Cartes to describe a revamping of the combination of mind, body and spirit to modify behavior. And if we start with a miscreant’s spirit, just how do we go about identifying, isolating and addressing those factors that are selfdefeating and anathema to society? One approach with non-violent drug defendants is to first arrest, i.e., stop the behavior, then just as if one were to apply the concept of Total Quality Management, attack negative behavior incrementally with drug testing, productive (gainWRITER / REPORTER RHYS MATHEW WRITER / REPORTER VALERIE WERKMEISTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS THE DAVE & TERRI KOCH FAMILY
ful) employment, intensive counseling, changing of peer groups, and most importantly graduated sanctions and rewards. The well established process of extinguishing bad behavior with probation, electronic monitors, house arrest, work release, jail, then finally, for those who refuse to learn, prison, is an incremental, restorative justice model that works. This is especially true when society demands the criminal defendant who is to receive the benefit of all these services helps to pay for them. No, this is not rocket science, it is far more difficult than that as we must first modify our own, the system’s spirit, before we can achieve the positive modification of a criminal’s behavior. In Posey County we have been working well toward these goals for several years now with the involvement of several agencies and many people. We have far to go, but as Yoda might say, “Come far we have.” BOOKKEEPING CONNIE PEARCE Pocobooks@aol.com
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Lady Rappites steamroll opponents to take holiday title By Steve Joos What a difference a year makes. Last year, Jennifer Toopes was a first-year coach of a very young New Harmony girls’ basketball team, which struggled through three losses at the Edwards County Thanksgiving Tournament. This year, Toopes is in her second season, the three freshmen and two sophomores who started in 2010-11 are three sophomores and two juniors. As a result, the Lady Rappites had a much easier time in Albion. Kendall Morris scored 16 points to lead three Lady Rappites in double figures as they routed Wayne City 59-37 Saturday to claim the ECHS Invitational trophy. The Rappites opened the tourney with a 63-22 wipeout of the host Lady Lions. The two blowouts were sandwiched around a more competitive 43-37 win over Hutsonville-Palestine Tuesday. “Last year was a rough start,” Toopes said. “I didn’t know any of the teams we were playing. This year, I know the teams we are playing and the girls know what I want that one year’s experience was huge.” It was definitely huge at Edwards County, as an all-underclass (no seniors) and undermanned (eight players on the roster) New
Harmony squad laid waste to the six-team field. “Defensively, we gave 100 percent,” Toopes said. “I think we’re playing better defense than we are offense. We’re scoring off our defense. We’re a very little team, probably five guards, but we’re out rebounding every team we played this week.” All of those things were on display Saturday, especially after the Lady Indians went up 4-3 on a putback by Olivia Clark two minutes into the game. On their next trip down the floor, Morgan Matthews grabbed a board and stuck the ball back in the basket, giving New Harmony a lead that didn’t go away, it only multiplied. Did it ever multiply. Three-pointers by Matthews and Madison Worman stretched the lead to 11-6 before the Lady Rappites closed out the opening chapter on a 9-3 spurt, downing three of four free throws in the last 24 seconds to take a 20-9 bulge to the bench at the break. New Harmony added another five points before Wayne City could hit double figures on a bucket by Hunter Clark midway through the second quarter.
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The New Harmony Rappites, champions of the Edwards County Invitational Tournament, pose for a picture. The team has began the season on a torrid pace, standing at 3-0 just a week into the season.
Inexperience hurts Vikes in opener By Dave Pearce Just when it appeared the North Posey Vikings were going to achieve their fourth straight season-opening win over the North High Huskies on Friday evening in Evansville, inexperience reared its ugly had and the Vikings fell to the Huskies by a 50-42 count. “The thing we just talked about in there was ‘are we better than we were last Saturday (at the Linton-Stockton scrimmage)’?” North Posey Coach Matt Wadsworth said following his locker room talk with the team. “We were tremendously better. What we were teaching them didn’t change. Their desire to execute and their intensity about the way they practiced was better this week. We take a tough test right out of the gate. North is a tough test for us but down the road, I think it makes us better.” Defense ruled the first half of the contest with neither team able to penetrate or score on the other. With just about a minute remaining in the first half and the Vikings trailing 19-16, old reliable Jourdan Cox, sore foot and all, proved that he can still shoot the three as he pulled up and tied the game at 19 all. On the ensuing North possession, the Vikings came up with a steal and junior Nick Neidig appeared headed for a dunk but the angle was cut off by the defender. Instead, the referees whistled an obvious goal-tending call and the Vikings were ahead 21-19. That lead would stand up through half-time as the Huskies held for the last shot only to have a tough Viking defense deny them a percentage shot at the basket. Vikings questioned whether the Vikings would be able to fill the big shoes left by last year’s five graduating seniors, particularly at the role of point guard where Dillon Davenport had played for most of his four years at North Posey. But a combination of strength, speed, and improved ball-
handling skills proved that junior Wes Harness could be the one to take the lead at the point for the Vikings. “Wes uses his body well and is confident and he has so many traits and characteristics you look for in a point guard,” Wadsworth said of Harness. “As a matter of fact, Wes did such a good job that at times, we found ourselves standing around watching instead of doing the things we should have been doing.” In the second half, it appeared that defense would again rule the game as neither team got on the board until Harness was fouled on a drive about two minutes into the third quarter. He hit one of two free throws. After a defensive stop, Harness again drove to the basket with the same result, this time making both free throws and the Vikings were ahead 24-19. The Vikings held a three to six point lead most of the third quarter as Cox scored on a rebound bucket and Alec Werry took advantage of his speed on the full court press and took the ball the length of the court for a lay-up. But Cox picked up his third foul at 3:38 of the third quarter and would eventually foul out of the contest, admitting that his injured foot could have hampered his speed just a little as it continues to heal. With the Vikings leading 28-23 on Werry’s lay-up, the Huskies went on a run that resulted in a 28-all tie with 1:51 to go in the third period. Wadsworth called a time out and Cox picked up his fourth foul as the Vikings were inbounding the ball, however, the Huskies were unable to capitalize and Harness again provided the spark as he was fouled on a drive with 14 seconds remaining in the third period. His two free throws gave the Vikings a narrow 30-28 lead heading into the final eight minutes.
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Wes Harness is fouled as he takes the ball to the basket during Friday night’s loss to the North Huskies. Photo by Dave Pearce
Wildcats win 7 of 8 in Turkey Classic, move to 8-1 on year By Steve Joos One other team may have done “the little things” better, but the effort was always there for the Mount Venon wrestling team over the weekend. The Wildcats went 7-1 in their Turkey Classic invitational tournament, losing to Central 44-30 Saturday after a perfect Friday where they topped Pike Central 66-18, Wood Memorial 69-12, Harrison 39-29 and Tecum-
seh 64-18. “I thought we had a great weekend as far as effort,” first-year coach Tim Alcorn said. “We came up short against Central, they did the ‘little things’ that we didn’t do. I told the kids that little things win big matches and they (Central) out-little thing-ed us, but I saw a lot of effort, we had a good weekend overall.” The Cats had trouble winning ties while on
Members of the Mount Vernon High School wrestling team that went 7-1 in the Turkey Classic over the weekend are in front, Mat Maids Riley Goad and Kendal Lang, Benjamin Stallings, Dane Wilson, Julian Suar, Michael Cannato, Devin McCune, Zack Delong, Luke Rohlman, Luke Ripple, Austin Stallings, Mat Maids Ashleigh Goff and
their feet, Alcorn explained, adding that Central fought hands better and stayed with wrist control, which kept the matches conservative and prevented the Wildcats from escaping or picking up bonus points, as well getting out front and not being a target. Seniors Steven Blanford and Jordan Dallas each went 8-0 on the weekend to pace the Wildcats, while 135-pounder John Hoehn and 105-pounder Dane Wilson each went
7-1. Several wrestlers also went 6-2 on the weekend. While Alcorn was pleased with the strong showing and the confidence it brought the Cats, he cautioned that the team still has a number of things they need to work on as the season progresses. “Everybody got a match,” he said. “Ev-
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Lexis Willis. Back row: Coach Tim Searcy, Coach AJ Hoehn, Adam Hoehn, Stephan Blanford, Jordan Dallas, Jon Hoehn, Curt Kaufman, Josh Hester, Andrew Kemmeling, Michael Rynkiewich, Nick West, Payton Whoberry, and Coach Tim Alcorn. Photo by Dave Koch
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McCormick chooses IU for athletic, educational opportunities
Lady Wet Cats senior Erika McCormick officially signed her national letter of intent to swim under scholarship at Indiana University next winter under the watchful eyes of Coach Larry Zoller and proud parents Mike and Sally McCormick. Photo by Dave Koch
By Steve Joos Mount Vernon High School swim standout Erica McCormick was offered a scholarship by the Indiana University Lady Hoosiers earlier this year, but she wasn’t ready to commit at the time, choosing instead to visit some other schools. So the IU coaches did something they’ve never done before. They held the scholarship for her. That’s how good the Lady Wet Wildcat breaststroker is and how much potential McCormick, who signed a national letter of intent to attend IU and swim for the Lady Hoosier, apparently has. “Erica could have gotten a full ride to 95 percent of the colleges in the United States,” Lady Wet Wildcats coach Larry Zoller said. “But there’s an elite group of schools, Indiana University being one of them, where she was offered a really decent package, but it’s not the full ride that she would have gotten in many, many other places, but she wanted to swim there because of the school and because of the opportunities there. She’s looking forward to making the Olympic Trials and going on to national competition, so she has her sights set very, very high and she’s going there for that opportunity. She’s a very special athlete.” McCormick has already made national times and was just a little bit off Olympic Trial cuts, Zoller said, which makes her part of an elite group of athletes. Not that McCormick doesn’t have some lofty ambitions for this year. She is shooting for a state championship in the 100-breatstroke and the top five at Indianapolis in the 200, goals which she said would help prepare her for move to Bloomington. The IU coaches see McCormick as developing in areas other than the sprint breaststroke, with the 200-breastroke and the 400-medley relay among the possibilities. “You’ve got to realize that Erica is not a 12-month swimmer,” Zoller said. “Erica always chose to do track and it really hurt her in terms of reaching that totally elite level and that was one of the reasons why the IU coaches felt that she had a much greater potential that what I had been able to tap.” The reason for that is because McCormick has only been training nine months out of
the year, while the most elite swimmers go year-round. Which makes the unprecedented nature of IU’s scholarship offer more amazing. And the Lady Hoosiers are definitely part of the college swimming elite. Continuing the tradition began by legendary coach “Doc” Councilman, current coach Don Looze’s women’s squad won the Big Ten title last season, racking up 758 points. IU then came in tenth in the NCAA National meet, scoring 133 tallies. There were a number of different reasons why McCormick chose IU, many unrelated to swimming. “I liked how it was close to home, but not too close,” she said. “I felt like I really connected with the team when I was there and I really like the coaches. It also has the major that I want (dietetics).” She will be penciled in as a breaststroker and hopes to work her way to a spot on the relays. She feels that while the next level will be tougher as far as the athletic competition is concerned, college life and studying will be easier due to the time management skills McCormick learned while training at Mount Vernon. “It’s hard here (at Mount Venon),” she said. “So I’m better prepared for IU.” McCormick is excited about moving on and feels that attending Indiana would help both as a swimmer and in preparing for her future beyond the pool, but she also leaves with fond memories of her time swimming at Mount Vernon under coach Zoller. “I’m just blessed with all the people who support me,” she said. “I’ve been swimming since I was three years old. It’s always been a part of my life and I just love it and I’m glad I’ll be able to do it in college.” Zoller had to sell McCormick to IU because of the split time with track and used her enthusiasm as a selling point, something which helps with a five or six-hour training regimen. The positive attitude sold the IU coaches after three visits to Mount Vernon, Zoller said. “We’re going to miss Erica,” Zoller said. “I’ve coached her ever since she was five years old, so she’s part of our family.” The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCormick of Mount Vernon, McCormick chose Indiana over Iowa and Missouri.
Mount Vernon, Mater Dei game is postponed Mount Vernon’s boys’ basketball game with Mater Dei set for Saturday has been moved to Tuesday, Dec. 13, with the re-
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A combined fifth and sixth grade South Terrace girls’ basketball team took Members of the North Posey dance team for this season are, in row one, L. Stearns third place in a recent tourand H. Craft. In row two are H. Craig, J. Deuerling, and A. Hanmore. In row three nament at the North Posey are C. Sampson, L. Merideth, B. Gee, and M. Redman. In back are M. Schmitt, K. High School gym, blankGermano, and A. Goetz.Photo courtesy of Straub Photography ing North Elementary 21-0
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Lady Viking offense comes to life but falls just short at Central the most points scored in a half all season. But the Lady Vikings were far from finished. The Vikings came out of the locker room ready to do battle and Amy Brandenstein connected to pull the Vikings to within 27-21. Then after forcing successive turnovers with a tenacious man-to-man press, the Hannah Harness hit Hayley Harness cutting toward the basket and the Vikings were within four at 27-23. The Bears finally got on the scoreboard when 6-foot senior Caitlin Herrmann picked up her second foul and the Bears converted a pair of free throws to reclaim a six-point lead. The Bears then executed some pressure of their own and were rewarded with a steal and a bucket before the Lady Vikes answered. With Brianna Perry in the line-up for Herrmann, she picked up her third foul at the 4:34 mark and her fourth only two seconds later, forcing freshman Rachel Ungetheim into the game. Central’s Liz Wilzbacher, who led all scorers, nailed a big 3-pointer at the 4:20 mark to expand Central’s lead to nine but following a North Posey time out, Hannah Harness answered with a three of her own. With North Posey’s only senior Herrmann on the bench, it seemed to force the other players to raise the level of their games and not look so much to Herrmann on the inside. It also forced Central to relax a little instead of concentrating on the lanky senior and that allowed the Vikings to screen and cut more effectively inside. “Caitlinn is such an outstanding leader for this team,” Stroud said. “Se saw that we were making a run with a smaller line-up on the floor at the time and she handled that very well not only on the floor but also in the locker room. She didn’t hang her head and was right in there encouraging her teammates.” Ungetheim got her first assist when she hit Brandenstein from the right side at the 3:28 mark and the Vikings forced another turnover. The Vikings could not convert but Emma Werry then came up with another steal before Brandenstein went into heavy traffic and scored and was fouled. Her free throw pulled the Vikings back to within 34-33. Amy Brandenstein is trapped in the corner during this “We would get close and then have some opportunities week’s narrow loss to Central. Photo by Dave Pearce but just never seemed to be able to get over that hump.” By Dave Pearce Stroud said. “The first quarter I didn’t think we played very For the first few minutes of this week’s North Posey girls’ hard but the last three quarters I felt we got the effort back game at Evansville Central, the Lady Vikings looked like and we just keep plugging away. I think we are getting beta winless team trying to find their own way. As a matter of ter every game.” fact, they fell behind early 18-5 and it appeared the Lady But Central got back-to-back buckets inside before UnVikings had learned very little in their first three games of getheim and Brandenstein took turns scoring and again it the season which all resulted in losses. was a one-point game at 38-37 when the horn sounded end“I don’t know what we did in pregames but our team ing the third period. just came out and had an awful first quarter,” North Posey The Lady Vikings had two chances to take the lead on Coach Tracy Stroud said. “We got beat 18-5 the first quarter their first two possessions of the fourth quarter but each but the next three quarters, we beat them. We are just not time, were unable to convert. Central then hit one of two good enough to give up that many points or fall that far be- free throws before the Lady Vikings again had back-to-back hind. But despite that, we had several chances to tie it up.” chances to either tie or take the lead but again, were not able But for the first time this season, the Lady Vikings came to hit the big shot. back with fire in their eyes and real bullets in the offensive The Bears went ahead 44-40 on Perry’s fifth foul but guns as they began to chop away at the Central lead. By Werry answered with a pair of free throws to pull the Vikes half-time, the Lady Vikes had pulled back to within 27-19, within 44-42.
Brianna Perry comes to a sudden stop during the Viking loss to Central. Photo by Dave Pearce Stroud explained that at times, Werry has the confidence to take the ball deep inside the zone but then she doesn’t have the size to make things happen inside. At other times, the Viking wings fail to get into position to allow Werry to have an outlet pass and it appears to be Werry’s fault when in reality, she was getting the ball where it is supposed to be and the wings are out of position. The Vikings had another golden opportunity after they called time out at the 1:13 mark as Hannah Harness came up with a big steal and was fouled driving to the basket. She was unable to convert either free throw and as time wound down, the Bears hit one of two free throws to claim the narrow 45-42 win. “We are young enough that we don’t all know our roles and know what we are capable of individually yet,” Stroud said. “But we didn’t expect this young team to be playing great basketball at the beginning of the season. But as we continue to learn our roles and improve, we could be a pretty good basketball team by the end of the year.”
Viking Quarterback Colton Motz captains All Pocket Athletic team North Posey quarterback Colton Motz has been named the offensive captain of this season’s All-Pocket Athletic Conference football team. Motz, who played a key role in eh Vikings’ 8-2 record and PAC co-championship, was the only signal caller chosen for the all-conference squad, which was announced recently. The senior was one of six Vikings chosen for the team. Running back Wes Harness, guard Bryce Koester, and ends Nick Neidig and Ben Braunecker join Motz on the offensive unit, while defensive back Alex Goebel is on the defensive unit.
Southridge, which share the title with North Posey, put four on the all-conference team, including running back Daniel Perez, tackle Kyle Seger, lineman Cody Moesner and defensive back Luke Messmer, who was also named defensive captain. Even though they were 5-2 in PAC, Heritage Hills led all teams with seven selections. Running back Zack Luebbehusen, tackle Trent Simpson and guard Jared Boehn are on the offensive unit. Patriots on the defensive side of the ball included Dan Zavala, Tre Williams, Miles Kline and Damon Wahl. South Spencer and Gibson Southern each
had four All-PAC picks, with South Spencer’s Jared Lauer on the offensive unit and Kalob Salkill and Tyler Hermann playing defense. The Rebels’ Cody Woodburn was one of two kickers on the team. The Titans are represented by Alex Creamer, David Anguish, kicker Randy DeWeese and punter Jordan Scheller. Conference most valuable player Ben
Braunecker is one of three Forest Park Rangers on the squad, joining Lynk Kordes and Miles Leonard. Tell City linebacker Blake Nordhoff and Pike Central center Tanner Matteson rounded out the team. Four Vikings also earned All-PAC honorable mentions, including Jared Reidford, Austin Little, Kurt Seibert and Jourdan Cox.
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Mount Vernon Vocal Music to host annual book, media sale The Mount Vernon High School Vocal Music Department will hold its annual Book and Media Sale on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the glass hallway at Mount Vernon Senior High School (between the junior high and high school). The sale will feature gently used books,
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Members of this year’s Mount Vernon High School reserve basketball team are Brandon Roy, Jade Kopp, Levin Shannon, and Cody Mobley. Back row: Jacob Norman, Justin Rutledge, Levi Duckworth, Colton Irvin, and Coach John Shelhorn. Photo by Dave Koch
Members of this year’s North Posey boys’ freshman basketball team are, Row 1. A. Droste, B. Cox, D. Cumbee, and B. Martin. In row two are Coach J. Schipp, D. Cardin, G. Mayer, J. Marshall, and H. Will. Photo courtesy of Straub Photography.
Members of this year’s Mount Vernon High School freshman basketball team are, Members of this year’s Mount Vernon Erin Wolf, Stefanie Bulla, Abby Randall, JesFront row: Garrett Kitterman, Austin Krizan, Mitchell Jackson, Hunter Wilson, Wysica Robinson, December Davis and Andrea Dick. Back: Assistant Coach Kyle Howatt Dixon. Back row: Coach Doug Blair, Ty Hurley, Ben Stevens, Hunter Brooks, ard, Cheyenne Strobel, Kellen Ray, Ally Kershaw, Kaysie Collins, Ellie Weilbrenner, Brandon Merrick, J.T. Doerflein, and Noah Roberts. Photo by Dave Koch Shelby Ritzert, and Coach Byron Sanders. Photo by Dave Koch
Vikings, from Page 1A Cox scored the first two points of the quarter from the line as North’s athletic team,
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itching for a big block, went for the head fake several times and Cox made them pay with the free throws. But on the ensuing possession, Cox picked up his fourth foul at the 5:35 mark. A North 3-pointer tied the game at 33 with 5:24 to go. A Harness free throw and Neidig tip-in pulled the teams even at 36 with four minutes remaining. But from the four-minute
mark on, the Viking inexperience showed as the Huskies ran off the next five points over a two-and-a-half minute span before Harness finally stemmed the tide on a rebound bucket. The effort remained steady but the young Viking nerves did not. Austin Bender drew a charge to get the ball back but Harness went to the floor following contact coming up the court. No whistle blew
and North stuck in a lay-up to give them a 43-38 lead. “I think Austin Bender’s hustle was exceptional and Colton Motz provided that, too,” Wadsworth said. “When you look at that type of hustle and you know you are getting that kind of effort from those guys, I have confidence in them finding a shot or two along the way to contribute on the offensive end.”
“For the first time this year, we were down and we felt the pressure and we didn’t respond as well as we needed to,” Wadsworth said. “It was the first time in that situation for a lot of those guys. Learning how to handle those situations can only make us better.” The Huskies’ defense then took over as the Vikings, with Cox on the bench with five fouls and Harness on
the bench with a knee issue, turned the ball over three straight times. North jumped out to a 46-39 lead before Werry hit one of two free throws with 1:19 remaining. The final Viking points of the game were scored on a 3-point basket by Cody Ungetheim. The Vikings will return to action on Friday, Dec. 2 when they host Mount Vernon at 6 p.m. at North Posey.
a Monday night, but they were able to come back for the weekend. “The Turkey Classic is tradition,” he said “And we sold the kids on that.” Overall, it was a good selling job. Now, if they had just out-little thing-ed the Bears. The loss to Central fol-
lowed a 38-33 escape from North in Saturday’s opening match. The Cats recovered to slam Forest Park 58-24 and South Spencer 51-27 in the last two rounds. The Bears claimed the Turkey Classic championship on a tiebreaker due to the head-to-head meeting with the Wildcats (North
beat their city rivals 42-39 in the first round). The Huskies were third with a 6-2 record, followd by Harrison (5-3). Forest Park and South Spencer each posted 4-4 records, while Tecumseh and Pike Central each went 2-6. Wood Memorial (0-8) rounded out the nine-team field.
“We turned it up and tied the game in the third quarter. That was our goal to even it up in the third quarter and take the lead in the fourth quarter.” Brooke Calloway and Nicole Kiger did much of the damage for the Lady Tigers, with 12 points each, but that wasn’t the case after halftime, as New Harmony shut them down and outscored Hutsonville-Palestine 13-9, forcing the 29-29 deadlock and then keeping the Illinoisans to eight fourth-quarter tallies to put the game away. Meanwhile, Morris stepped up to score 11 points and lead New Harmony. The junior guard was the lonely Lady Rappite to hit double figures in all three games. Owen scored nine points, while Worman and Matthews each added eight, Scherzinger five and Kendall Lyke two. The Lady Rappites were especially dominant in their first tournament game, a 6322 rout of the host Lady Lions. Four Lady Rappites hit double figures as New
Harmony scored the first 32 points of the game and kept Edwards County off the scoreboard until Alisha Steiner nailed an 18-footer with 3:24 left in the first half, a dry spell which covered the first 13 minutes of the game. It was 22-0 New Harmony after the first eight minutes that lead was stretched to 37-7 at halftime as the Lady Rappites took advantage of some porous ball-handling and rough shot selection on the part of the highly inexperienced (one senior, four freshmen on the roster) Lady Lions. ECHS managed to score seven points over the last three minutes of the second quarter, then didn’t hit double figures until just under a minute was gone in the third quarter. New Harmony led 48-14 entering the final eight minutes. Owen scored 17 points and Matthews added 16 for New Harmony, which also got 14 from Morris and 12 from Worman. Scherzinger chipped in four. Freshman Kaitlin Schmittler put in 10 points to pace an Edwards County squad which Toopes said was a bit down this season. “I thought Edwards County was weaker this year, but this was a good confidence boost for us,” the coach explained. “Last year we started three freshmen and two sophomores. This year, it’s three sophomores and two juniors. That year’s worth of experience was a big difference.” The Lady Rappites showed savvy at the charity stripe, making 75 percent of their free throws in the tournament. “I’m very proud of the girls,” Toopes said. “I couldn’t be prouder.” With a year’s experience, why not?
Wrestling, from Page 1A body got a winnable match, I mean, 7-1 is a good way to start. We can say we lost to Central and be down, but a
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lot of teams would kill to be 7-1, so we will take that as a positive and build on it.” The Cats pinned down Bosse in the season opener earlier in the week. Alcorn thought the team wrestled much cleaner in the Turkey Classic, adding that the team may have been a little rough wrestling on
Lady Rappites, from Page 1A Kelsey Owen answered for the Lady Rappites, igniting an 8-0 run that made the halftime score 33-11. The Lady Indians generated a little more offense in the second half, but still trailed 48-22 entering the fourth quarter. “We’re shooting from the outside very well,” Toopes said. “We’re shooting from the inside very well and the girls are driving to the basket very well, so it doesn’t matter what kind of defense they’re in, we’re scoring off
it.” New Harmony led by as many as 26 points in the fourth quarter before a late run by Wayne City closed the gap a bit. Worman added 15 points and Matthews 10 to give New Harmony three players in double figures. Owen put in nine points, Alyssa Scherzinger five and Kaitlin Newman two. Brittany Stephenson paced Wayne City with a game-high 19 points. All eight players on the New Harmony roster played against Wayne City and all eight contributed to the win, Toopes said. Sandwiched between the two big wins was a bit of a test from Hutsonville-Palestine. The Lady Tigers took an 8-6 lead after the opening chapter and stretched it to 20-16 at the intermission before New Harmony could mount a comeback. Once again, defense played a crucial role. “We took their two best players out of scoring opportunities,” Toopes explained.
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Rappites recover in time to get first win of season in Grayville tourney By Steve Joos The New Harmony boys’ basketball team had to shake off the jitters, one of the best teams in the tournament and a tough loss over the course of their Thanksgiving week adventure at the Grayville Thanksgiving Tournament, not to mention a torn pair of pants which forced coach Jim Little to sport striped warm up pants for the tourney opener. All that adversity had a happy ending Saturday afternoon when the Rappites edged Clay City 52-51 for seventh place in the 15th annual tournament. Kyle Whitmore scored 22 points, half of them in the second quarter, when the Rappites outscored the Wolves 24-15 and turned a 13-7 first quarter deficit into a 31-28 halftime lead. New Harmony stretched its advantage to 41-36 after three quarters, but they had to keep the Wolves from the door in the final eight minutes as Clay City scored 15 points, but flee just short as three-pointers by Whitmore and Zach Sollman held off the Wolves. Sollman’s fourth quarter trey was his only bucket of the afternoon. Clint Matthews added 11 points, Elliott Lange nine and Tyler Wright six, both on a pair of second-quarter threes. For the game, New Harmony dropped in seven three-balls, five of them in the second quarter. Beau Vanblaricum paced Clay City with 10 points, scoring seven to help bring the Wolves almost all the way back in the final chapter. The Rappites had to play in Saturday’s opener after losses to eventual tourney runner-up Cisne in the opener 59-45, Edwards County on Tuesday 65-55 and Galatia on Friday 39-36 in a game Little said New Harmony should have won. Against the Bearcats, New Harmony jumped out to a 12-4 first quarter lead and maintained that advantage in the second quarter as the Rappites took a 23-14 bulge to the locker room at halftime, but they were held to a mere four points in the third chapter. A bucket by Wright and two Lange free throws were New Harmony’s only offense in the third quarter. Galatia, meanwhile, climbed back to within two points at 27-25 and then overtook the Rappites in the fourth quarter. Shay Flowers and Josh Moore did most of the overcoming for the Bearcats. Flowers scored eight of his game-high 14 points in the fourth quarter, while Moore put in four of his 11 tallies in the last chapter. Whitmore paced the Rappites with 12 points, but scored 10 of them in the first half. Lange tried to pick up the slack, scoring six of his seven points after the intermission, but it wasn’t enough. Sollman added six points (on two first-half threepointers), while Caleb McDaniel put in four. Wight and Thomas Steagall each scored three points and A.J. Eaton added one.
Against Cisne, the Rappites needed three quarters to shake the jitters. On Tuesday, they got off to a good start, but a few bad stretches did them in as they fell to Edwards County 65-55. “(Losing to Cisne), it was a case of the nerves,” Little said. “It was a tough game, Cisne’s a good ball club. It took until the fourth quarter for them to get loosened up a play the way they’re capable of playing. What happened (against ECHS) we were going to make them shoot the three. Unfortunately, we didn’t block out as well and we didn’t take the charges when we penetrate and that’s something we need to do. It was a barn burner all the way.” But there were a few stretches which may have given the volunteer fire department enough time to save the barn. New Harmony took a five-point lead in the opening chapter, scoring six unanswered points on consecutive three-pointers by Whitmore to go to the sidelines up 18-13 after the first eight minutes. But Edwards County answered by opening the second quarter with an 11-2 run to take a 24-20 advantage. A trey by Sollman and two Lange free throws restored New Harmony’s lead, but Edwards County went on another run, reeling off five unanswered points for a 2925 lead enroute to a 35-30 halftime advantage. “I’m not happy about losing the game,” Little said. “I know we could have won, but a couple of little things here and there that we could have improved.” Edwards County was a little deeper and had more experience in the backcourt, Little explained. As a result, the Lions were able to force some turnovers and convert those into easy baskets. While the Rappites were able to hang around in the third quarter, they still couldn’t get over the hump, despite cutting the lead to 40-37 on a trey by Sollman and got to within two on free throw by Lange and then a driving layup by the big senior forward, Edwards County still came out of the third period with a 46-42 lead after the Lions’ Jonah Lewis putback a rebound at the end of the period. Then ECHS cored the first eight points of the fourth quarter to open a 12-point bulge which would go to 16 at 65-49 before New Harmony scored the last six points of the game. Little pulled Whitmore at the end of the second quarter and that may have given Edwards County a chance to open things up by halftime. Whitmore pumped in 21 points to lead the Rappites, while Lange added 11 and Sollman 12 on four three-pointers. Steagall and McDaniel each scored four points, while Matthews rounded out the Rappite offense with three. Riley Raber paced the Lions with 22 points, while Lewis added 18 and Brandon Harris 10. Lange also helped out with 15 rebounds, while
Sports Menu Tuesday, Nov. 29 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Wood Memorial at North Posey; JUNIOR HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Owensville at Mount Vernon, New Harmony at Wayne City. Wednesday, Nov. 30 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at Princeton; WRESTLING: Mount Vernon Reserve Invitational; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL: North Elementary at South Terrace (North Posey High School). Thursday, Dec. 1 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: North Posey at Vincennes; SWIMMING: Central and North at Mount Vernon; FRESHMAN BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at North, Forest Park at North Posey; JUNIOR HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon at North Posey, New Harmony at Wayne City; JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: North Posey at Mount Vernon. Friday, Dec. 2 BOYS’ BASKETBALL: New Harmony at Tecumseh, Mount Vernon at North Posey; JUNIOR HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Evansville Lutheran at New Harmony; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: North Elementary at the Boonville Classic (continues through Dec. 4). Saturday, Dec. 3 BOYS’ BASKETBALL: New Harmony at Washington Catholic; GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Vincennes Rivet at Mount Vernon, New Harmony at Washington Catholic; WRESTLING: Mount Vernon at the Mater Dei five-way, North Posey at the Castle Invitational; SWIMMING: Mount Vernon at the Tell City Relay boys’ meet; JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mount Vernon, Washington and Vincennes Clark at Castle North; JUNIOR HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Castle North, Washington and Vincennes Clark at Mount Vernon, New Harmony at Wayne City. Monday, Dec. 5 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Edwards County at New Harmony; JUNIOR HIGH BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Fort Branch at North Posey; JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Fort Branch at North Posey; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL: New Harmony at North Elementary (North Posey Auxiliary gym).
Whitmore cleared seven. In the tourney opener, the Cisne Running Lions ran the Rappites out of the Grayville gym for three first three quarters before New Harmony came on in the fourth quarter to make the final score a more respective 59-45. The actual game may not have been as close as the final score, even though the Rappites could have cut further into the lead had a few more shots fallen, the coach said. Cisne called off the press and went to its bench in the fourth quarter and that gave the Rappites a chance to regroup, Little explained, which helped New Harmony reach a goal: winning the second half. The Rappites actually had a brief lead when Whitmore drained a three-pointer two minutes into the game, but that was all the Rappites had to cheer about, as the Running Lions went on a 16-0 run and basically put the game away. Whitmore scored again with 30 seconds left in the opening chapter to break the dry spell, leaving the Rappites down 18-5 at the break. It was 36-14 at halftime and 50-22 after three quarters. It was still 55-32 when the Rappites went on a 13-2 run that made things a bit more respectable. “Cisne came out with a
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Lady Wildcats even more dominant than expected in meet pair some of her best times in the 200-freestyle (1:58.51) and the 500 (5:23.66). Sam Gowdy also had some her best times in the 100-butterfly (1:02.04) and the 100-backstroke (1:00.83). We just had a good overall meet today. It’s hard to single out anyone since the team did so well.” McCormick also took two races, capturing 200-individual medley (2:07.31) ad the 100-breaststroke, while swimming a leg on two relays. They were the “stars” of the meet, but Zoller was a little bit concerned about the supporting players. “We need to get a better effort out of our two, three and four swimmers,” the coach said. “Castle’s got a good team this season and we not only want to get as many girls to state as we can, but we also want to get there as a team.” The Lady Wet Cats have some very talented individual swimmers, Zoller explained, but it will take the team to get past the Sectional. Memorial was fourth in the meet, edging Terre
Haute North 155-153. Heritage Hills (110), Reitz (83), Vincennes Rivet (26) and Central (16) rounded out the field. Mount Vernon Invitational 200-medley relay: 1) Mount Vernon (Mary Klueh, McCormick, Gowdy, Baggett) 1:50.88; 200-freestyle: Turner (first) 1:58.51, Amy Steele (third) 2:07.53; 200-IM: McCormick (first) 2:07.31, Klueh (third) 2;19.70; 50-freestyle: Baggett (first) :23.68; 100-butterfly: Gowdy (first) 1:02.04, Rachel Burke (fourth) 1:08.98; 100-freestyle: Baggett (first) :52.27, Steele (second) :57.67; 500-freestyle: Turner (first) 5:23.66, Burke (third) 5:41.62; 200-freestyle relay: 1) Mount Vernon (McCormick, Steele, Turner, Baggett) 1:39.43; 100-backstroke: Gowdy (first) 1:00.83, Samantha Reese (third) 1:06.79, Taylor Cullman (sixth) 1:10.56; 100-breeaststrokeL McCormick (first) 1:02.99, Klueh (third) 1:09.03; 400-freestyle relay: 1) Mount Vernon (Gowdy, Klueh, Steele, Turner) 3:45.92.
8:25 a.m.—Accident— One injury. 17 year-old female, head pain. Conscious and breathing. Caller gave phone to passerby. He advised the location because caller could not tell where she was. Will be in a red Intrigue—Esche Road, Mount Vernon 10:57 a.m.—VIN Inspection—2012 Harley Davidson—Copperline Road, Mount Vernon 1:13 p.m.—Custodial— Caller is trying to get children and ex-girlfriend is not letting him have the children like they have arranged— Savah Road, Mount Vernon 5:21 p.m.—Agency Assist—Toyota Camry in a ditch. Does not think they need a report—Ford Road, Mount Vernon 6:25 p.m.—Accident— Caller advised she hit a dog. Believes it will be over $1,000.00 of damage. 2012 Ford Mustang, black— Winery Road, Wadesville 7:29 p.m.—Alarm—Residence, burglary alarm— Copperline Road, city unknown 10:52 p.m.—Medical— Busler’s, Evansville
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Lady Wet Cat Kelsey Turner cranks on the speed and endurance to easily take the blue ribbon during the 500yard freestyle race at the Mount Vernon Girls Invitational. Photo by Dave Koch captured the 100-backstorke McCormick (first) 1:01.45; second. By Steve Joos 100-breasstroke: Klueh Baggett also swam a leg The other teams at Sat- (1:01.45). Sam Gowdy and Mary (first) 1:09.30, Gowdy on two of the Lady Wet urday’s Terre Haute North quadrangular dual found Klueh had the other indi- (third); 400-freestyle re- Wildcats’ three blue-ribbon out why the Mount Ver- vidual blue ribbons, with lay: 1) Mount Vernon (Mc- winning relay teams. Although one of her renon Lady Wildcats are the Gowdy posting a 2:19.42 Cormick, Steele, Turner, cords fell Saturday, Turner state’s seventh-ranked girls’ in the 200-indivdual med- Baggett) 3:39.01. Prior to the holidays, the had a good day, as did one swim team, while the boys ley and Kleuh (who went 1-2 with Gowdy in the IM) Wildcats dominated their of the usual suspects (Mcgot in a few licks as well. Cormick) and one of the The Lady Wet Wildcats taking the 100-breastroke own invite. The Mount Vernon girls’ young guns (Sam Gowdy). celebrated their upward (1:09.30). Reid Mobley won the swim team started this sea“Kelsey Turner did well mobility in the state rankings by sweeping their 100-backstroke in: 55.74, son ranked tenth in the state. today,” Zoller said. “She had That was before Clara meets with victories over but the boys mostly picked Jeffersonville 128-55, West up lower finishes to come in Baggett started swimming. The freshman Lady Wet Lafayette 133-53, the host between West Lafayette and Lady Patriots 135-51 and Terre Haute North, while Wildcat set two school reIndianapolis heavyweight trailing Jeffersonville and cords, a meet record and a Lawrence North. pool record as Mount VerLawrence North 111-75. Terre Haute North Quad non dominated its own inviThe boys had to settle for tational meet. a split, beating West Lafay- boys; meet: 200-medley relay: 3) Mount Vernon scored ette 113-69 and Terre Haute North 129-69, but falling to Mount Vernon; 200-free- 422 points, almost twice as Nicholas Loehr many as runner-up Jasper Jeffersonville 127-58 and style: (sixth); 50-freestyle: R. (250). Jeffersonville was Lawrence North 114-69. Heading into last week’s Mobley (second); Div- third with 180. “We had some good racmeet the Lady Wet Cats ing: Kyle Smith (second); jumped to seventh in the 100-butterfly: Jacob Poole es,” coach Larry Zoller said. state rankings with 64 (third); 100-freestyle: Poole “We swept the races. Clara 500-freestyle: Baggett had a very good points, give in back of sixth- (second); place Chesterton (69). North Loehr (fifth); 200-freestyle meet. Erica McCormick had relay: 3) Mount Vernon; some good races. We had Central was eighth with 45. Carmel remains the top- 100-backstroke: R. Mobley several swimmers perform ranked girls’ team in the (first) :55.74; 100-back- well and we had a number stroke: Wade Mobley of personal bests.” state with 198 points. The meet wasn’t the At Terre Haute, the Lady (third); 400-freestyle relay: Clara Baggett show, but it Wet Cats repeated their 3) Mount Vernon. Girls: probably seemed that way Mount Vernon Invitational 200-medley relay: 1) after the freshman swam her performance by sweeping the racing events, including Mount Vernon (Saman- first few events. First, she tha Reese, McCormick, swam the 50-yard freestyle all three relays. Erica McCormick, Gowdy, Amy Steele) 1:5.44; in :23.68, breaking the meet Kelsey Turner and Clara 200-freestyle: Baggett (first) and pool record set by JasBaggett were each dual win- 1:59.39; 200-IM: Gowdy per’s Ariel Martin in 2004. ners in the individual events (first) 2:19.42, Klueh (sec- If that wasn’t enough, the and each helped out in the ond); 50-freestyle: Turner freshman also broke Mi(first) :25.28, Steele (third); chea Reinitz’s 2009 school relays. Baggett won the 200-yard 100-butterfly: Turner (first) record. 100-freestyle: Three events later, freestyle (1:59.39) and the 1:01.80; 500-freestyle (5:25.28), McCormick (first) :54.00; Baggett hit the water for the while Tuner took the 500-freestyle: Baggett (first) 100-freestyle and passed 50-freestyle (:25.68) and the 5:25.28; 200-freestyle relay: Kelsey Turner in the school Mount Vernon senior Amy Steele helps the Lady Wet Cats take a 1-2 finish during 100-butterfly (1:01.80). Mc- 1) Mount Vernon (Baggett, record book, posting a time the 100-yard freestyle race at the Mount Vernon Girls Invitational on Saturday. Photo Cormick took the 100-free- Klueh, Gowdy, Turner) of: 52.27 and beating the old by Dave Koch 100-backstroke: mark by 15-hundreths of a style in: 54.00 and then 1:42.22;
Court News Arrests November 18 Ryan Jordan—Mount Vernon—Warrant-Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury (Petition to Revoke)—PCS November 19 Robert McCarty—Mount Vernon—Attempted Burglary with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Hypodermic Needle—MVPD November 20 Vernon Vance—Boonville—Driving While Suspended—MVPD November 21, 2011 Jesse Crane—Cynthiana—Battery, Minor in Possession of Alcohol—PCS Complaints November 14 9:15 p.m.—Extra Patrol—Advised ex-wife’s boyfriend keeps driving past his residence and harassing caller. Driving a white Monte Carlo. Just requesting extra patrol. Do not need to speak with anyone. Caller advised he does have a protective order against the subject and he does not have a driver’s license—Middle Mt. Vernon Road, Evansville November 15
2:41 p.m.—Standby— Needs to retrieve articles from address—Turner Road, Mount Vernon 3:25 p.m.—Assault— Advised male subject just hit caller’s truck and assaulted caller. Advised he left in a maroon Mercury Mountaineer, driving down Farm Bureau Road from this residence. Called back and advised male subject has returned and has left again, going the back way out of Upton Trailer Court—Upton Road, Mount Vernon 7:10 p.m.—911 Hangup—On call back, answers with long beep. Made contact. Advised they did not call—Busler’s, Evansville 8:13 p.m.—Domestic— Caller advised there is a domestic next door. Caller can hear a female screaming for help. Advised he is grabbing and beating on her— Elk Trail Drive, Evansville November 16 5:47 a.m.—Car-Deer— Hit a deer. Has damage to the front of truck. 2008 Chevy. Doesn’t need a deputy and the deer is pretty much destroyed, not good for any meat—Solitude Flats, Mount Vernon 11:30 p.m.—Information—Caller advised he purchased a vehicle today
Legals 2011-054 For Sale by Estate of Barbara Heath: 14’ x 60’ 1987 Crestridge mobile home by Zimmer, with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with dining area, and utility room. Must be moved and must be sold. Best offer accepted, subject to Court approval. Down Payment Required. Call 812/838-2963. Published in the Posey County News on November 22 & 29, 2011
and it broke down on the interstate. He pulled in the parking lot of the gas station in Griffin. Caller will have vehicle removed tomorrow morning—Depot Diner, Griffin 11:43 p.m.—Harassment—Advised she was walking outside her residence about 2 hours ago. Noticed ex-husband pull into parking lot and circle her car and left. Advised she left and went to Evansville to her mother’s residence. She is back home now and wants to talk to an officer— S Main, New Harmony 11:48 p.m.—Car-Deer— Caller is now in New Harmony. Advised he hit a deer and didn’t have a cell phone so had to go home to call. Over $1,000 worth of damage—Hwy 69, New Harmony 7:17 p.m.—Car-Deer— Damage is over $1,000. 2000 Blazer. Deer is out of roadway. Caller is pulled off to the side—Bald Knob Road, Mount Vernon 7:35 p.m.—Accident— Caller is in a Caravan, no injuries, one vehicle. Vehicle is in a ditch—Springfield and Spring Switch Road, Wadesville 7:55 p.m.—Suspicious— Caller advised some friends advised her that they went by the church and both front doors were standing open and the back door too. Advised someone was messing around there. Advised they had trespassers Halloween and nothing was done about it when they were caught. Caller does not need to speak with an officer, just wanted to put this on file—
Welborn Road, Evansville November 17 2:52 a.m.—Suspicious— Caller advised green car has the trunk and all the doors open. No one around. This will be by the old farm house—Uebelhack Road, Mount Vernon 5:32 a.m.—Car-Deer— Caller advised he hit a deer. Severe damage. Is in the parking lot of Busler’s. Silver Tacoma—Busler’s, Evansville 8:35 a.m.—Suspicious— Flagged down by subject about suspicious activity— Marathon, Mount Vernon 10:33 a.m.—Assault— Wife hit caller on the back of head. Does not need medical attention. Female is upstairs now and caller is outside—Rose, Evansville 10:37 a.m.—Family Fight—Father and 19 yearold son fighting. It is physical—S Locust, Poseyville 11:23 a.m.—Theft— Wanting to press charges. A contracted employee has stolen from the company— Aventine, Mount Vernon 10:42 p.m.—Suspicious—two juveniles walking down Wiggins Road towards Poseyville. Wearing all black—Poseyville 11:42 p.m.—Car-Deer— Blue Ford Windstar. Unsure of damage. Knows passenger side mirror is broken off—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon November 18 6:23 a.m.—Suspicious— John boat in the ditch. East side of the road. Black and green—Sand Road, Mount Vernon
November 19 4:09 a.m.—Alarm—Interior exhibit motion detector—Owen House, New Harmony 5:21 a.m.—Reckless— Silver Saturn all over the roadway. Caller advised this vehicle almost ran him off the road—Hwy 66, Blairsville 5:27 a.m.—Reckless— Received a call about a red 2000 Chevy Cavalier weaving all over the roadway,
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