January 17, 2023 - The Posey County News

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Fischer chosen to lead football Wildcats into 2023

By Lois Mittino Gray

Fischer,

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the current Mount Vernon High School Assistant Principal, was named the new Wildcat Football Coach, effective the 20232024 school year. The hire was unanimously approved at a specially called session of the Mount Vernon School Board of Trustees on Wednesday, January 11.

“We have gone through a rigorous interview process, and we absolutely have our guy,” announced School Superintendent Matt Thompson. Twelve coaching applications were reviewed, and six of those candidates were interviewed, including an out-of-state applicant from Iowa. Representatives from the community and several football

players were included in the entire search process to help find the best choice to lead them on the gridiron. At least a dozen players attended the board meeting and vigorously clapped showing their approval at the choice.

“He’s the right guy for the job,” proclaimed defensive end Brady Schickel, as his other teammates nodded in agreement. Wide receiver Jackson Clowers stated, “Coach Fischer is very smart,” while fellow receiver Jacob Swartz smiled as he added, “and he has lots of swag. We are looking forward to a successful season.” Team Captain Quarterback Nicot Burnett summed up what everyone was feeling as he declared, “We are ready to get to work.”

Although the appointment technically begins next year, Coach Fischer wants to get started right away with weightlifting regimens and program planning. He will also be looking for alumni and others with coaching qualifications to shore up the entire program down through the Junior High and youth football ranks.

The new head coach will continue to serve as Assistant Principal to finish out this semester. Thompson said Fischer will be moved to a teaching position for the upcoming school year and the assistant administrative opening that creates will be advertised and interviewed later in the semester. Fischer said he would probably be assigned to teach either

in Social Studies or Physical Education.

Fischer is a familiar face to the team players. He has been Assistant Principal since 2017. He has been the Linebacker Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the last three seasons at the high school. He was hired along with Luke Messmer, who he replaces as head coach, and the other Assistant Coach Hank Lopez. His leadership on the defensive side of the ball helped the Wildcats set a school record of eight wins and one loss during the regular season just a year ago. Mount Vernon was 5-5 this last season with two shutout wins before falling to eventual

Changes coming to North Posey

By Lois Mittino Gray

Acting Vice President Schmitt was unanimously elected President of the School Board for 2023. Vince Oakley was voted in as Vice President and Amy Will continues as Secretary. Carol Lupfer will remain the District Treasurer and Amanda Lynn as District Deputy Treasurer. Larry Kahle will serve as the President of the Board of Finance and Bowers as Treasurer of the Board of Finance. Will continues to serve as Policy Liaison and Vince Oakley as Legislative Liaison for the board. Both held these positions last year.

The re-organized board voted to not give themselves a raise and to retain their current compensation package. Board members receive a $2,000 annual stipend and $100 per meeting for twelve meetings for a maxi-

Grabert dies in farm accident

By Dave Pearce

Posey County residents were reminded again this week that there are risks in farming. A farmer was killed after he got stuck in a grain bin Thursday in rural Mount Vernon.

According to Posey County Coroner Bill Denning, 74-year-old Steven Grabert is the farmer who died in the accident.

Dispatchers say rescue crews were called to the 900 block of Bellefountaine Cemetery Road shortly after 1 p.m. and they were on scene for nearly five hours.

Fire officials with Black Township confirm the farmer died, despite several agencies’ efforts to save him.

The grain bin is not far from the Black Township Fire station.

Dispatchers say Black Township, as well as Mount Vernon and New Harmony Fire Departments, were called to the scene.

Agencies who responded to the accident include the New Harmony Fire Dept, Mount Vernon Fire and Police, Sabic Emergency Response Team, Posey EMS, Russell’s Excavating, Posey County Co-op, Indiana State Police, Posey County Coroner’s Office, Posey County 911 and multiple area farmers.

Black Township Fire Department officials indicated they are appreciative of all of the hard work and for coming together for the community.

mum salary of $3,200 per member for a calendar year of service. Dr. Michael Galvin, Kahle, and Oakley signed conflict of interest statements to complete the ‘beginning of the year’ routine matters.

Under New Business, Jerome (Jerry) McKibben from McKibben Demographic Research, LLC attended the meeting to share the results of the Population and Enrollment Forecasts for 2023-2024 through 2032-2033. The demographer presented many forecast assumptions based on housing availability and mortgage trends. Basically, the fertility rate of women in the United States is not changing, but the trend to have children at a later age is rising. The current mean average rate of first birth is 28 years old. He said about 75 percent of the state’s schools will decline in enrollment in the upcoming years. “It all depends on housing availability,” he surmised.

Board members approved many repairs and purchases, especially with new bond money available. They voted to replace the soccer scoreboard at a cost

Poseyville residents asked to contact legislators, attend Jan. 31 meeting

To

to us.

For your convenience, we have their information below. Please reach out with your concerns and state your comments in a factual and respectful manner, so, your comments will be heard.

Contact information: Senator Jim Tomes, 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, In 46204, Phone # 800-382-9467 or 317-2329400, Email: Senator.Tomes@iga.in.gov

The Solution was to add a new processing area to our existing water plant to cleanse the nitrates from our drinking water to a controllable number. The estimated cost to do this is $3,848,900, which means that the town must come up with $2,299,900 to finance this project. We as the Town Council, have gotten all the finances that are currently available.

What we now need is the help of the community by sending letters to our representatives and our senators. The hope is that we have a good show of concern from you, the Poseyville Community, for the costs that will be passed on to the community for the new drinking water process. We are hoping with your help, they can find more assistance that has not been made available

State Representative District 76, Wendy McNamara, 200 W Washington, In 46204, Phone # 317-2329802 or 1-800-382-9841, Email: Wendymcnamara. com, repwendymac@gmail.com

State Representative District 64, Matt Hostettler, 200 W Washington, 46204, Phone# 317-234-9452, Email: h64@iga.in.gov

Sincerely, Your Poseyville Town Council, Michael Baehl, Justin Rutledge, Bruce Baker A copy of this letter can be found on the town website, https://www.poseyville.us, and an public meeting will be held January 31, 2012 at the town hall for those who wish to voice concerns and/or opinions. Those wishing to speak at the meeting should contact 812874-2211 to be added to the agenda.

Justin Fischer

Lindsey Bowers took her elected seat at the first North Posey School Board meeting of the year on January 9 and was initiated with a two-hour long meeting and an executive session. School Board Attorney Josh Orem administered the Oath of Office to her and reelected member Greg Schmitt before the executive session convened.

North Posey School Board incumbent Greg Schmitt and first-time board member Lindsey Bowers are sworn in at this week’s North Posey School Board meeting. Photo submitted

Four-year-old Sawyer Oakley, a future North Posey School District student, has become a familiar face among fans both at home and away as he is frequently asked to sing The National Anthem prior to the start of athletic contests. Photo by Dave Pearce

Ann Huelsman teaches a free class in Furoshiki (the art of using fabric to wrap items for transport or for making a presentation) as part of Lowry Hollow’s celebration of the Lunar New Year. The class was held on Sunday afternoon. Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Guard

Steve Grabert

Keith Wildeman

Nomination letter for BPW Woman of the year

I would like to nominate this member for BPW “Woman of the Year”. She is the most trustworthy, loyal person I have known. She is very thorough in everything she does.

She was born and raised in Posey County and lives in her childhood home. She enjoys gardening and relaxing by her lake tucked away off

Lower Mount Vernon Road with her fiance Rob.

After graduating high school she spent a few years in Florida, studied at Bauder College, Fort Lauderdale, Florida until 1995.

1990-1995 she worked as a Master Controller, camera tech production for WVHS-TV our of Miami, Florida. She then returned to Posey County and worked for 20 years at WEVV where she was a Master Control operator.

In 2015 she changed jobs as a sales representative for TransAmerica, selling life and supplemental health insurance.

In 2020 she started her career as Customer Service Specialist at CenterPoint Energy.

Donna O’Connell became a member of BPW in 2016, and held the Office of Secretary for several years along with being involved within the group.

She has two sons who are her pride and joy.

Ryan Carr, who is married to Cheri and they have two children, Jordan and Lauren. And Teddy O’Connell.

Congratulations, Donna O’Connell for being BPW Woman of the Year.Your friend, Jeanne Wehr

she sat down and started to think and realized she should do the flag. Then this creation was born. The quilt is not big enough to be on a bed but can either be a lap quilt or hung by the belt loops sewn on the back. What a unique quilt to help give back to our firemen.

New Harmony Gallery to host edgy Pennington drawings

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, University of Southern Indiana is proud to present Climb In and Back Out Again featuring sculpture, installation, and drawings by Indiana artist Melanie Cooper Pennington. Climb In and Back Out Again will be on view from January 21 through February 25, 2023, opening with a public reception on Saturday, January 21 from 4 – 6 p.m. CT. An artist’s talk will be held at the beginning of the reception. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art’s open hours are Tuesday – Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT.

In Climb In and Back Out Again, Melanie Cooper Pennington utilizes materials, methods, and symbols to examine gendered issues around power, grief, and desire. In her works, Pennington melds human and anthropomorphic bodies into abstract forms that evoke physical sensations such as intimidation, awkwardness, and ecstasy. Embracing the tension between what is familiar and what is unknown, Pennington blazes a trail for deep commu-

nion with oneself and others.

Having descended from Arizona cowboys, Melanie Cooper Pennington formally references art histories rooted in masculine symbols and practices such as Western American Art, mid-century modernist sculpture, and traditional craftsman-like techniques. Yet she confronts these tropes and utilizes “the feminine”—an adjective that has historically been used to denigrate the work of women artists—in compositions such as an imposing soft sculpture taking up space and balancing precariously on stilts; a Remington-esque stampede of abstracted hoofed figures, genitals exposed, tumbling down a mountainside; and loose line drawings of unsteady leg-shapes seeking to find their footing. As an exploration of the body and its psychological states, Pennington asserts traits that have historically been considered “weak”—fragility, sexuality, desire—as elemental to human fulfillment. *Climb In and Back Out Again contains sexual content

and may be sensitive for some audiences. Please use discretion when attending.

Melanie Cooper Pennington is an interdisciplinary artist living in Bloomington, Indiana. Pennington recently presented the solo exhibition Humanimals in Precarious Positions at Artlink Contemporary (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and was featured in group shows at sUgAr Gallery at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ariz.), The In Art Gallery (Fayetteville, Ariz.), Indiana University East (Richmond, Ind.), ACRE Projects (Chicago, Ill.), and Manifest Gallery (Cincinnati, Ohio). She has presented public art projects at Indiana University (Bloomington, Ind.), Chicago Park District (Chicago, Ill.), and Indianapolis Art Center (Indianapolis, Ind.). She has participated in residencies at the Vermont Studio Center (Johnson, Ver.), ACRE Residency (Steuben, Wis.), Haystack Mountain School of Craft (Deer Island, Maine), and Anderson Ranch Arts Center (Snowmass Village, Colo.). Pennington teaches as a Lecturer in Sculpture at Indiana University Bloomington.

New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art at University of Southern Indiana promotes discourse about and access to contemporary art in the southern Indiana region. New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is a proud outreach partner of the University of Southern Indiana.

This exhibition is made possible in part by the Efroymson Family Fund, the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Chris Laughbaum brought the image of the New Harmony Fire Department to life with her homemade quilt made for the New Harmony Fire Department Annual Sausage Supper silent auction. It will be raffled off on January 28 at the Posey County Fairgrounds to benefit the Fire Department. The quilt was made to represent the firemen’s flag with the red stripe down the middle. She wanted to add a volunteer part and decided to by using a volunteer symbol that was once a yard flag. The back of the quilt is made entirely of blue jeans. When asked to donate one of her gorgeous quilts, Laughbaum wanted to make it special for the event, so

Melanie Cooper Pennington Asleep in the Boat, 2019.

Mixed media.

Hank,

Carolyn (Boren) Huntley Jones, age 76, of Carmel, Ind., sadly left us on Thursday, January 12, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones following a short illness.

Carolyn was born on November 3, 1946, in Cadiz, Ky., to Cora Arlene (Randolph) Boren and William Stanley Boren in Cadiz, Ky. After moving to many different states and attending several middle schools, she graduated from Central High School in Evansville, Ind., in 1964. She went on to study at Freed-Hardeman University in Hendersonville, Tenn.

Upon returning to Evansville, Ind., she started her career with Indiana Bell/ AT&T in 1964. She was a member at the Washington Avenue Church of Christ. In 1971, she began her proudest endeavor when she had her only child, Brandon. In 1982, she made a new life for Brandon and herself with her work transfer to Indianapolis, Ind., where she eventually met and married the love of her life, Leroy Huntley. Upon his death 12 years later and retiring after 37 years, she moved to Port Charlotte, Fla.. Unsure if Fla., was right for her and with the assistance of Hurricane Charley, she decided Ind., was the place for her, and so she returned. She spent her retirement enjoying her love of traveling, usually with her sister, Rose, as well as her friends, Sharon and Buddy.

Carolyn will always be known for her love of family, playing games, a fascination with Marilyn Monroe, and anything that sparkled and had bling. Most importantly, she will be remembered as being a proud, active, and loving grandmother to her two grandchildren, Collin and Mackenzie.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Brandon B. Jones; grandson, Collin L. Jones;

East Chicago, Ind., and was the son of Henry ‘Hank, aka ‘Babe’ and Norma (Gonzalez) Lopez. He met his wife, Jill Johanningsmeier of Vincennes, at Indiana State University in 1975. They were married at Saint John’s United Church of Christ in Vincennes in 1977 and have since resided in Vincennes.

Hank retired from Vincennes University in 2018 after nearly 35 years of service in the Admissions Office as a residence hall director. He was a member of Saint John’s UCC. Hank loved being with his grandkids. Whether it was coaching Derek on the baseball field, watching Katie cheer

at VU, or spending early mornings to ready Owen, Reid, Elyse, and Elliott for school, he would do anything for them. Hank was an avid baseball fan of the Saint Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox and coached at the youth, high school and collegiate levels throughout the area. His love of baseball led him to coach (and win sectional titles) at all the four Knox County high schools - North Knox (1977-1979), Lincoln (1984-1989), South Knox (2003 - 2006) and Rivet (2008 - 2016). He was an assistant coach at Vincennes University from 1990-2002, working under skipper Jerry Blemker. He rejoined the Trailblazers as an assistant to Coach Chris Barney after

Albert Louis Muller, 83, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus.

a successful tenure at Rivet with Coach Bill Beard that included two state championship runner-up seasons. Hank served as head coach of the American Legion Post 73 (1997-2002) team and the Cub League. If there were a baseball game in the area, you would probably find Hank there. The pride he had in coaching his players fostered relationships that continued long after the last out. In more than four decades of coaching, Hank touched countless lives through his eagerness to share his knowledge of the game, his dedication to his players, his ready smile and his sense of humor. His dedication and loyalty to his job, to the game of baseball and to his

family was demonstrated as he always showed up early.

Hank is survived by his wife, Jill; son, Henry Lopez III and his wife Trisha, of Mount Vernon; daughter, Amy Schotter and her husband Adam, of Vincennes; son, Rodney Lopez, of Vincennes; and grandchildren Derek and Katelyn Foncannon and Owen, Reid, Elyse, and Elliott Schotter; brother, Jeff Lopez and wife Katie of Bloomington, Ill.; sister, Gina Vasquez and her husband Joe of East Chicago; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation was held from 3 until 8 p.m., Friday, Janu-

ary 13, 2023 at Saint John’s United Church of Christ, 606 North Fifth Street, Vincennes, and from 10 until 11 a.m., Saturday. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Saint John’s U.C.C. with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Dennis Frische-Morre will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, Hank’s family asks that friends honor his love and commitment to Knox County baseball by making memorial contributions to area programs at Vincennes Lincoln, Rivet, South Knox, North Knox or Vincennes University. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Henry “Hank” Lopez, Jr.

granddaughter, Mackenzie M. Jones; sister, Rose M. (Boren) Spilmon (Gene); nephews, Bryan E. Spilmon (Diane) and Kris A. Spilmon; and niece, Shannon R. (Spilmon) Crowe (Geoff).

Carolyn was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Huntley; parents, Cora Arlene and William Stanley Boren; and brother-in-law, Arthur E. “Gene” Spilmon.

Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m.., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Pastor Stephen Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Trigg Memorial Acres, Cadiz, Ky.

Friends may visit from 3 until 7 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.

A Live Stream will be available beginning twenty minutes prior to the service time. Please visit www. boonefuneralhome.net, select your loved one’s obituary, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click Live Stream.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Washington Avenue Church of Christ at 4001 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.

Boone Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Jones. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net.

Albert was born March 18, 1939 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Sylvester and Francis (Manning) Muller. He worked at the Hironimus Food Center in Mount Vernon before becoming disabled in an accident. Albert was an avid fan and season ticket holder of the Evansville Otters and enjoyed traveling. He was a former member of Saint Agnes Catholic Church and a current member of Saint Boniface Catholic Church.

Surviving Albert are four sisters, Frances Wagner, Agnes Jochim, Juliann Friend and Barbara Neaveill; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Wagner and Dorothy Coker and by two brothers, Leo Muller and Clarence Muller.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m., on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, Rev.

Friends visited with the family from 2 until 5 p.m., on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street and from 9:30 a.m., until service time on Monday at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 1600 Glendale Avenue, Evansville, IN 47712.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, 809 North Lafayette Avenue, Evansville, IN 47711.

Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Jaynie Bruce

Ida “Jaynie” Bruce, 64, of Evansville, Ind., passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Evansville, Ind., on September 24, 1958.

Jaynie enjoyed spending time with her family where she was the devoted Matriarch. Her most identifiable characteristics were her wisdom, her humbleness, and her loving and nurturing nature. She had a deep love for her many pets and nature.

Jaynie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Bill and Dorothy Roman; cherished son, Jason Bruce; brother, Rev. Elbert Roman; sister, Cindy Preske; nephew/son, Sean Preske; and, father of her children, Russell “Skip” Bruce.

She is survived by her dearest daughter, Misti Bruce (Jimmy Clement); honorary daughter, Jess Chamberlain; grandchildren, Lily, Logan, and Justin Preske, Trinity and Taetum Clement; her

brother, Jon Roman (Darla); niece and nephews, Amber (Freddy) and Aaron Preske (Samantha), Brad Flittner (Jacob), Chris and Eric Roman; and life-long companion, Michael Garrett.

A private funeral will be held with burial to follow in Salem Heusler Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Posey Humane Society in Jaynie’s name.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

Steven Wayne Grabert, 74, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born April 22, 1948 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Carl G. and Lela Grace (Allen) Grabert.

Steve was a 1966 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and a 1970 graduate of Purdue University. He was a lifelong farmer. Steve was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie (Bundy) Grabert in 2009.

He is survived by his children, Kimberly Kuczynski (Kevin) of Dunkirk, Md., Christopher Grabert (Amber) and Ryan Grabert, both of Mount Vernon, Ind.; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kyle and Kara Kuczynski and Brookelyn and Braelyn Grabert; brother, Michael Grabert (Susan); sisters, Sharon Grabert and Jane Critchlow (Don); nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednes-

day, January 18, 2023 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 505 Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial to follow in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m., on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., and from 9 until 10 a.m., service time on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Vernon High School FFA Chapter.

Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com.

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Christopher Droste officiating. Burial followed in Saint Matthew Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Ind.

Albert Louis Muller

Henry Joseph Lopez Jr., 67, of Vincennes, died at his home on Monday, January 9, 2023.

as he was known to family and friends, was born on March 24, 1955 in

Henry Joseph Lopez, Jr.

Carolyn Huntley Jones

Steven Wayne Grabert

Susan Elaine Jackson, age 63, of Campbellsburg, passed away Saturday, January 14 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville.

Susan was born July 19, 1959, in Salem the daughter of Herman and Peggy Chaney Jackson. She was a retired employee of Kimball’s and a private health care provider. She was a member of Mount Hebron Church.

She is survived by her companion: John Stivers of Campbellsburg, two sons: John Michael Stivers and Travis Kyle Stivers both of Campbellsburg, two brothers: Jerry Crawford (Sheri) of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Nathan Jackson (Liz) of Salem, a sister: Odetta Hart of Campbellsburg, and two grandchildren.

JoAnn Marie (Scherer) Healy, 86, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on January 13, 2023 at her home. She was born August 18, 1936 in Mount Vernon, Ind., to the late Herbert and Augusta (Knopfmeier) BrownScherer.

JoAnn was a 1954 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. She had worked as a secretary for Farm Bureau Refinery and Trinity United Church of Christ. JoAnn was a very active lifetime member of Trinity UCC. She was a member of the Tuesday club and 65-year member of her Bridge club. JoAnn enjoyed spending time with and caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She adored celebrating special occasions with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Floyd Healy; daughter, Denise Heckman; and son, Mark Healy.

She is survived by her son, Mike Healy (Juli); grandchildren, Jacqui Lewis (Jason), Andrew Healy (Ashley) and Maria Davis (Skyler); great-grandchildren, Dylan Schmidt, Sydalee and Jac-

She was preceded in death by a son: Chad Stivers and her parents.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 20 at 2 p.m., at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 20 from 11 a.m., until time of service.

Birthdays

January 17 - Jim Gray, Jen Smith, Sharon York, Mike Williams, Kyra Rainey, Robyn Wells, John Tucker

January 18 - Cathy Powers, Gail Heriges, Ann Scarafia, Susan Wildeman, Keith Belt, Lou Hogan, Linda Yourgans, Tom Lewis, Barbara Barrows, Lou Hogan

January 19 - Terry McCleave, Sr., Maxine Watson, Gene Conyers, Olivia Conyers, Sara Ann Trembczynski, Laurie Robinson, Annemarie Cardin, Kimberly Wilson, Larry N. Mackey, Paul Breeze, Max Roll, Kim Walsh, Judy Daniel

January 20 - Dawn Nelson, Nancy Defries, Jillian Marie Becher, Mike Johnson, Sherrie Titzer, Nusha Mobley, Emily Osborne, Rosemary Tron, Olivia Hall, Alice Barrett, Carol Allen

January 21 - Mark Austin, Kendall Wilson, Herb Reynolds, Alan Kent Racine, Kayden Eaton, Velma Hyatt, Payton Powers

January 22 - Nicholas Wilkinson, Joyce Artin, Tracy Austin, Brooklynn Hamman, Ryan Mobley, Peggy Eaton, Terry Schroeder

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continues a series in which Amy Koch describes the Charles Ford Retirement Communities by introducing members of the facility’s leadership team.

Current census at the Charles Ford Retirement Communities is running along smoothly between 90 and 100 percent occupancy, according to Amy Koch, the Community’s Executive Director, while managing a list of individuals who are waiting for an opening so that they can move in. This fact makes Krista Whipple, the Ford Home leadership team member whose primary responsibility is to promote the Home’s services and encourage senior residency, a timely feature.

While reviewing these positive statistics, Koch explained, “Krista Whipple doesn’t know a stranger,” Speaking in a staff meeting with her leadership team, she said, “Krista has a way of making every individual she meets feel as if they’re the most important person in the world.” Others on the team chimed in their praise of Krista. Remembering that she was hired on her birthday four and a half years ago, they talked as if she was the birthday gift to them, rather than the job being a coincidental gift to Krista. Yet, it was a bumpy uncharted course that led Krista to the position she holds today. A long time Posey County native, she graduated from Mount Vernon Senior High School and began training to be a hairstylist at Rogers Hair Design in Evansville. That career path was short lived, however. When asked why, Krista cringed and quickly admitted, “I was just grossed out at touching people’s hair.”

Like so many others in our region, Krista ultimately found her way to the University of Southern Indiana and coursework that

would eventually lead to a social services career. Several years of employment in various jobs and time as both an employee and volunteer for Echo Community Health Center in Evansville, helped Krista realize she had a passion for helping the disenfranchised, particularly single women with children, the homeless, those incarcerated, and individuals in their senior years. Positions in home health services and social work matched these interests and ultimately landed her in a nursing home as the social services director.

Today, there are few people in Posey County who are strangers to Krista. Her family background (Her father, John Emhuff was Assistant Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon, and her mother, Beverly, was the Posey County Health Nurse for many years) and outgoing personality have made it easy for her to cultivate relationships. Above all others, however, there is one person whose name, when mentioned, makes her eyes shine. That person is her adult son, Dylan, whom she describes as her “Number One Person.” When Krista’s not at work, she relaxes by kicking off her shoes and plugging into her favorite music. She loves live theater and concerts.

Wrapping up her comments, Koch explains, “As Admissions Coordinator at the Ford Home, Krista meets with and encourages seniors and their caregivers during the transitional time in their lives when they are considering a move to assisted living. She promotes the services available at the Charles Ford Retirement Communities to these individuals and to medical service providers in our area. To all of these constituents and the communities they serve, Krista Whipple is the “Face of the Ford Home,”

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Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 505 Mulberry Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial to follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m., on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ind., and from 9 until 10 a.m., service time on Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity UCC Memorial Fund.

January 23 - Mackenzie Lynell Atkins, Winnie Morrison, Jim Ries, Adam Hoffman, Lindsay Wilhoyte, Raela Cullum, Brittany Givens, Vada Tron, Ervin Neaveill, Madonna Muensterman

If you have a name to be included, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news@ poseycountynews.com.

Sometimes, homework can be a discordant topic with parents and their children. Why is it so important? The assigned course work allows parents a chance to see what their children are learning in school. Spending time doing homework leads to academic success. Homework teaches vital life skills such as discipline, time management, using resources effectively and improving communication. These skills help children find success in their careers.

Some children can easily get overwhelmed with the amount of assigned homework. As parents, we play a significant role in helping our children succeed in school. Providing a dedicated homework space that is well lit and stocked with items they may need will help them stay focused. A regular study routine will help a child get used

to working on homework at home.

Many children need a parent or guardian to stay focused on their assignments. Sending a child to their room to complete homework can lead to them being distracted and having incomplete work. If your child’s challenge is settling down and tackling the work, a “Homework Helper’ can aid with finding structure, support, and assistance. Johnson United Methodist Church has been offering homework assistance here at the WMI each Tuesday evening in January at 6 p.m. This program will be extended according to community interest. Please call the WMI at 812-682-4806 or e-mail librarian@workingmensinstitute.org director@ workingmensinstitute.org for more information. Upcoming at the WMI:

• Kiwanis Story Time will be January 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. You must register your child for this event. Please call or e-mail the WMI at the phone number or e-mail listed above.

Note: News in this issue includes: Civil War Veteran dies, Chamber of Commerce brings I.U. Glee Club here, Chamber of Commerce elects new officers, Fords are selling like hotcakes, large barn burns, four short news briefs, sports, and many news briefs and personals.

Civil War Veteran Dies - James Chaffin, familiarly known as “Uncle Jim,” aged 81, died at the Ideal Hotel in New Harmony Tuesday morning, following a complication of diseases. The deceased had been making his home at the hotel and following his death, the body was removed to the home

of Charles Chaffin in New Harmony. Mr. Chaffin was a veteran of the Civil War and about a year ago returned from the Soldiers’ Home in Marion. Earlier, he was the railroad agent at Griffin. The deceased is survived by his son, Charles, and three grandchildren, Nadine, Bob, and Harold, from New Harmony.

I.U. Glee Club To Appear Here February 4The Indiana University Glee Club of 24 men, accompanied by Stiner’s famous college orchestra and a number of soloists, will appear here on Sunday afternoon, February 4, at 2:30, in a concert under the auspices of the

Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce. Harry Wiliams, who will appear with the I.U. Glee Club, will play an instrument known as the xylophone. The state tour of the Glee Club of I.U. is an annual event. The admission will be fifty cents for adults25 cents for children.

Members Of The Chamber Of Commerce Elect New Officers - Following a recitation in brief of the accomplishments of the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce for the past year, Attorney Blackurn, retiring president, stated last night at the annual meeting that his work had been one of extreme pleasure and that

it was an organization of which every Mount Vernonite should be a member. New officers are: President - William Niblo; VicePresident - Malcolm Fuhrer; Treasurer - Ambrose Harbert; and Secretary - Martin Smith. While the members were enjoying a luncheon and cigars, Father Bauer, Prof. Painter, and Charles Woodard gave brief talks.

Twenty-One Fords Sold - Grover Keck, manager of the automotive department of the Keck-Gonnerman Company, states that during the month of December, 21 Ford cars were delivered to customers in this city and county. Included in the sales so far this month are 13 cars and four Fordson tractors.

Julius Alexander purchased a new four-door Ford sedan from Keck-Gonnerman recently.

Large Barn Burns - Five of unknown origin, starting at 5:30 this morning, totally destroyed the large barn on the Hermann Vale farm in Point Township. Three cows were cremated in the blaze, two wagons, about 30 tons of hay, and a large quantity of harness were destroyed. Six mules were saved from the flames by hard work. The barn was one of the largest in Point. Only partial insurance was carried.

Four News Briefs Tragedy - The nine-month old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kueber died this morning following an illness of pneumonia. Funeral will be at 10 a.m., with Father Bauer in charge.

Breaks Right Arm - While cranking a Ford auto in front of the Gerber grocery store on East Second Street last Wednesday, Miss Victoria

Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller broke her right arm at the wrist. Factory Moving Here - The Semonin-Todd Shirt Factory of McLeansboro is presently moving their business to this city. The company will employ 11 women.

Armory Work Starts This Week - Work on the armory of Battery E will be started the latter part of this week according to J.A. Behrick & Son.

Sports - Mount Vernon Boys beat Boonville 26 to 23 Friday night. Mount Vernon Girls beat Boonville 29 to 17. The Mount Vernon Boys were facing their seventh straight loss in a row until Dickhaut (on the bench with an infected hand) was put into the game. Playing with an infected hand did not impair Dickhaut’s work in the least and he played his best game of the season. Friday’s game was the roughest played here this year, fouls being thick and fast. Mount Vernon will play Reitz here tomorrow night. Wadesville Loses A Pair Of Games To Cynthiana - The Wadesville high school boys lost two games to Cynthiana Friday night. The first team lost 12 to 6, while the second team lost 17 to 1. The first game was rough and resembled a football game. They were also handicapped by the small playing floor as many shots hit the ceiling. Causey (Wadesville) and Stevens (Cynthiana) were disqualified by referee Rogers for using obscene language in addressing each other.

News Briefs And Personals What’s Going On? - The revival meeting which was held at Mount Pleasant General Baptist

came to a successful close Sunday night. Hog Killing - Quite a bunch attended the hog killing at Jonathan Byrd’s Tuesday. QuiltingA quilting party was given by Mrs. Arthur Bruce Tuesday and Wednesday. Dances - Dances are planned by the Mount Vernon Elks and the Mount Vernon Eagles. Peterson’s Novelty Boys will play for the Eagles’ dance.

Births - Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Behrick Thursday, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bradford on Thursday, a son. Sick List - Miss Clara Niemeie is confined to her room with measles. Major G.W. Kimball was confined to his room several days this week with an attack of lagrippe. Mrs. T. Thomas was taken to Deaconess Hospital Friday where she will undergo an operation. Wadesville News - The Ladies’ Aid of Wadesville surprised Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Monday with a dinner in honor of her seventy-sixth birthday. The Home Economics Club will meet at Mrs. Schnack’s Friday. Visits - Mrs. August Brandt was in the city shopping yesterday. Henry Goebel transacted business in the city Monday. John. A. Mann was in the city shopping Tuesday. John Schisler gave us his annual call Saturday. Wedding of Miss Estelle Marx and Mr. William Meier took place January 11, at the home of the brideRev. Keller officiated.

News From 125 Years Ago - Stinson Bros. Store on Main Street was destroyed by fire Monday morning.

- Al. E. Marvel and Laura Williams; and R. Glen Kimball and Anna Montgomery.

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Under the Beams kicks off 2023 concert season in NH

Under the Beams will bring another great line-up of music to New Harmony’s Murphy Auditorium beginning January 21, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. Kicking off the 23rd year of UTB “bringing the world to our stage” will be the Campbell Brothers featuring National Heritage Award winner, Chuck Campbell; and composer/songwriter Phil Campbell who formed the Campbell Brothers in the 1990s and took their Pentecostal Church heritage to world stages by incorporating what is identified by many fans as blues, country, soul and rock styles, and more into their music. The Campbell Brothers have released more than six albums that take Sacred Steel African American gospel music and present it as an ascending spiral of spirit-inspired guitars and high-energy rhythms. Along the way, they’ve performed with artists such as the Allman Brothers, B.B. King, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sonny Landreth, Robben Ford, Dr. Bobby Jones, Maria Muldaur, Mavis Staples, and many other world-class artists; in addition, they’ve performing in over 25 countries and all 50 States of the USA. The Campbell Brothers present a compelling, rich variety of material from the African American Holiness-Pentecostal repertoire with a new twist: the growling, wailing, shouting, singing and swinging voice of the steel guitar, played as you have never heard it played before. Be prepared for a rocking good time.

The series continues March 4 with The Aznavoorian Duo. Sisters Ani, cello, and Marta, piano, each a renowned soloist and chamber musician in her own right, together celebrate the sounds of their ancestral homeland, Armenia. Ani has played with some of the most recognized ensembles and world’s leading orchestras, is the winner of numerous prestigious awards, and received both her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Juilliard School. Pianist Marta, known for her spirited

playing and vast emotional reach, is a multi-Grammy nominated artist who received her bachelor’s degree and Artist Diploma at Indiana University and master’s degree from New England Conservatory. She is faculty at DePaul University and the Music Institute of Chicago.

On March 25, we present True Blues, with three Award-winning legends telling and playing the story of the blues. Hosted by Corey Harris, a MacArthur Grant recipient, along with America’s foremost blues harmonica virtuoso, Phil Wiggins, and Louisiana blues/Creole/Cajun, multi-Grammy nominated Cedric Watson, True Blues chronicles the extraordinary living culture of the blues in an evening of music and conversation.

Our final concert will be April 15, featuring La Dame Blanche - Cuban-born Parisian on who brings the sounds of electronica, cumbian, dancehall and reggae vibes to our stage. Away from the limelight, this singer, flautist and percussionist is Yaite Ramos Rodriguez. Born in Cuba in the heart of an awe-inspiring musical cauldron, her father, Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos, an exceptional trombonist, is also the artistic director of the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club. Family parties are gatherings of extraordinary musicians, the cream of Cuban music, to the sounds of thousands of songs and drums. Yaite learned to play the classical flute at the conservatoire, moved to Paris, sang in the all-girl salsa band Rumbana, joined the Grand Orchestre du Splendid, became back-up singer with Sergent Garcia and live singer for El Hijo de la Cumbia. The agile, celestial melodies of her flute, with classical accents and sometimes Indian colours have carried her far. Expect the unexpected from La Dame Blanche… and the eclectic Under the Beams concert series.

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Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Daryl Mosley, will be hosting a free concert to the public Saturday, January 28 at 6 p.m., at Wadesville Christian Church. A love offering for the artist will be collected the evening of the event. Feel free to share, invite, and bring friends of all ages.

January 17 to February 28 - Adult Winter Reading Program - Registration and tracking your items read will be via Beanstack, which can be found on the library’s website or at https://alexandrianpl.org.

January 17, 24, and 31 at 10:30 a.m.Preschool Story Time - There will be stories and rhymes and activities. Registration for children ages 3 to 5 is required and begins December 27. If the registration is full, please join the waiting list.

January 17 at 3 p.m. - Tween Stencil Art Party - If you are between the ages of seven-12 and like to paint than this program is for you. Come join the fun and make your own masterpiece using stencils. Registration begins January 3.

January 17 at 6 p.m. - Under the Covers: A Romance Book Club - Join us every third Wednesday for fun conversation about your favorite Romance books. This month we will be reviewing Mr. Malcolm’s List by Suzanne Allain. Look for us in the Ohio Room.

January 19, and 26 at 10 a.m. - Adult Drawing and Watercolor Workshop - This free series is for anyone wishing to learn or perfect skills in drawing or watercolor. If you have questions or would like to take part call 812-838-3286. Although some supplies are available it is recommended that you provide your own art supplies for this program.

January 19 and 26 at 3:30 p.m. - Laughs and Crafts - There will be jokes, activities, stories, and a craft. Registration for students going into kindergarten to fifth grade will be required and begins December 27. If the registration is full, please join the waiting list.

January 20 at 10 a.m. - Coffee & (Bingo) Cards - Join us for BINGO! Winners will receive fun prizes. This program is free.

January 23 and 30 at 9:30 a.m. - Baby/

Toddler Story Time - There will be a story, songs, rhymes, and bubbles. Registration for children 0 to 36 months is required and begins December 27. If registration is full, please join the waiting list.

January 24 at 6 p.m. - APL’s Adult Trivia Tuesday - Tease your brain, eat snacks and win prizes. Be a team of one or up to four adults. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the game starts at 6 p.m. Your team only needs to register once. Registration begins January 4.

January 24 at 6 p.m. – Family Storytime - Join us for snow much fun at Family Storytime. Featuring snow songs, snow stories, a winter craft, a snowman snack, and more. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

January 25 at 4 p.m. for grades six to eight and 6 p.m. for grades nine to 12Dungeons & Dragons - Join us for a short campaign. Bring dice and character sheets if you have them, some will be provided if you don’t. Due to increasing group size, we will be splitting into two sessions based on grade level. In Study Room C. Registration is required.

January 30 at 3:30 p.m. - Tween Slime Party - Come join us for a Tween Slime Party. If you are between the ages of seven-12 and love slime, then this program is for you. We will have stations where you can make different kinds of slime, play with the slime you make and there will be a voting table where you can vote on some favorite slimes that are made. Registration is required and will begin on January 17. Sign up online, call the library or come in to the Youth Service Desk.

January 31 at 3:30 p.m. - How to Shave a Sweater - Teens, come learn how to revive an old sweater, mend denim, and other simple clothes hacks to refresh your wardrobe for the new year.

cated to bringing arts and educational programming to the New Harmony region through concerts and musical outreach programs for area students of all ages. This programming is not possible without contributions from our supporters and our all-volunteer staff and crew. Adult Season Tickets (all 4 concerts) are $120, Singles are $35; Student tickets $15/concert. ($5 fee/order) To order tickets or make a contribution to Under the Beams, please contact us at 812-682-3128, www.underthebeams.org, or send to Under the Beams, PO Box 813, New Harmony, IN 47616.

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are 5 until 8 p.m. (or when sold out). 812-8385122.

PC Board of Health to meet

The Posey County Board of Health will meet Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6 p.m., at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut Streeet, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620. For questions, please contact the Health Department at 812-8381328.

Saint Philip Men’s Club sets Annual Sausage Sale

The Saint Philip Men’s Club is sponsoring their Annual Sausage Sale on Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22. Pick up will be after the 4 p.m. Mass on the 21 and, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass on the 22. There will be two pound Bulk Sausage, four pound Link Sausage, two pound Liver Sausage, four pound Brats, four pound Smoked Link Sausage and four pound Soup Bones.

2023 Farm Program deadline set March 15, 2023 is the deadline to sign up for the 2023 Farm Program. Producers can change the elections on the crops on their farms. Anyone having an interest on the contract must sign the contract and the signed contract must be back in the office by March 15, 2023. Farmers are reminded that if they have cover crops to certify them as soon as possible. Planting dates are required.

Anchor Point Foundation on Thursdays Co-ed Recovery group meets on Thursday evenings at 5 p.m., at the Beyond the Walls Campus, 424 Vine Street, Mount Vernon.

Trinity UCC AA Meets on Saturdays

AA meetings are held on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and will continue until further notice. Join us at Trinity UCC in Mount Vernon and enter through the back.

AA Meetings to be held on Mondays

AA meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Wadesville.

AA Meetings set for Thursdays AA meetings are held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Assembly of God.

NH Recycling Center Summer Hours The center is open Wednesdays from 2 until 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m., until noon.

Poseyville Yard Waste Site sets hours Hours are Wednesdays, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Saturdays, 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. No lawn care businesses, please. For more information, contact the Posey County Solid Waste District at 812-838-1613.

Events may be added by email or call 812-682-3950

Sermon of the Week - Victorious

Marcus Aurelius said, “Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look”. Our problem is we always look at someone else and wonder why we can’t do that. God has given us the ability and the power to do all things but that ability comes from within us. It does not come from the outside but from the Spirit that resides within us. God has given His Spirit to use and in that Spirit we have the power to do all things and overcome all obstacles. We must stop looking at the things around us and begin looking at the things within us.

Just because someone says, “You can’t do that” does not make it the truth. If we all listened to the negative people in our lives we would all be failures. But God has given us the power to overcome the doubters and be victorious. God believes in you and He has given

you a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. It doesn’t matter what the world thinks. God believes in you. You are valuable to God. God has a plan for you and that plan is to succeed. Now, don’t let people tell you that you can’t when God is telling you that you can. But get ready, it may take some time.

There is a spring within you that is getting ready to burst forth. You don’t cut a tree down with just one chop. A home run may come after many at bats. It’s the power that is within you that will help you overcome your greatest fears. God has said that you can do it. Don’t give up on God. Give it one more attempt. And if you fall down get up again and keep on doing it. Success comes many times after many failures. Use your mind and look for the best way. The best way is not always the easiest way. God will open doors when you are ready and willing to allow the spring within you to burst forth.

I have prayed for you this morning. I pray that today and every day we will be ready to do all that God has for us.

Bro. Tom Doty 2 Timothy 1:7 (7) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

American Legion Post 5 Fish Fry Mark your calendar. American Legion Post 5 of Mount Vernon, Ind., is bringing back “the All You Can Eat Fish Fry.” Best fish in town. Adults $13, kids $8, carry out $11. Dates are as follows: Feb. 18, March 18, April 7. Hours

meeting takes place the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., at their building located at the fairgrounds.

Campbell Brothers kick off the 23rd year of Under The Beams on January 21, 2023.

Andrew Hauke hands a fried chicken dinner to Ed Fischer during the DriveThru fundraiser at Saint Philip Catholic Church on Friday evening.

Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Pam Muensterman is happy to receive her fried chicen dinner from Chad Payton during the Drive-Thru fundraiser at Saint Philip Catholic Church on Friday evening.

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Scholarships Deadline is Feb. 28 at

As high school seniors make those final decisions about where to attend college after graduation, it’s important to keep in mind deadlines for scholarship applications.

At Southeastern Illinois College, the deadline is Feb. 28 for all students -- new and current -- who plan to attend during the 2023-2024 academic year.

One application serves for more than 300 possible scholarships. The application has three main requirements: 1) fill out the application entirely, 2) complete a typed 750-1,000 word essay explaining career goals, leadership experience, community involvement, and need for scholarships, and 3) submit a high school or current college transcript.

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Wildcats of the month

The team, coached by Jessica Schenk, is having a great season.

Here is more about Ella:

Tell me about yourself.

I am a freshman at North Posey High School. I am involved in volleyball, basketball, and student council.

How long have you been in the activity?

I have been playing basketball since Kindergarten. I have played for almost nine years.

Tell me about your role, responsibilities, and/or involvement in this activity.

My role is to work together with my teammates. Basketball is a team sport, and I have to contribute to it. I am a forward, so I mainly play under the basket.

What do you enjoy most about the activity?

The part I enjoy most about basketball is having fun with my friends and making myself the best I can be.

What keeps you interested and involved in your activity?

Being able to play the

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sport I love with my friends keeps me interested in basketball.

What other activities are

you involved in?

I am also involved in volleyball during the fall season. I am in student council and Spanish club as well.

Tell me about your family.

I have two brothers. My older brother, Will, is currently in his freshman year of college at WKU, and my younger brother, Vince, is in sixth grade. I have two caring parents, Clint and Janelle Weatherholt. I also have a dog named Layla.

What do you enjoy doing (out of school activities and/or for fun) during your free time?

During my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I also watch football and college basketball on TV.

What advice would you share with younger elementary or middle school students?

Never give up on something you are passionate about. Continue to work hard in practice and during games. Also, be a leader on and off the court.

What is a fun fact about you that people may not know?

I don’t like ranch.

What is your favorite quote and why?

My favorite quote is a bible verse from Romans 8:18.

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” I like this quote because it tells me that in the hard times keep pushing forward, and it will get better.

It is clear that Ella is dedicated to basketball and her teammates. Despite her young age, she is a leader both on and off the court. Great job to the Lady Vikings Basketball team on a great start to their season.

wait on this, or they will miss out on money for college that does not have to be paid back,” said Michelle Metten, Senior Director of Financial Aid. “Some scholarships are for particular programs or for students from specific areas of the district, so if there are no candidates in a category, those scholarships go unused. We recommend everyone apply for scholarships, even if they think they may not be eligible.”

More than 70 percent of the students attending Southeastern receive some form of financial aid or scholarships. Illinois State Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants and federal Pell grants make up a large portion of this aid, but SIC and the SIC Foundation go a step further by providing local scholarships and grants provided by alumni, individuals, and businesses in southeastern Illinois that want to make a difference in their community. In fact, more than $600,000 in scholarships is available to qualified students attending

North Elementary School gives a huge thank you to Duke Energy for bringing by a check for $4202 for STEM Programs and supplies. Our kids will now have the opportunity to use Botley, Squishy Circuits, Dash robots and many more things thanks to this grant. Duke Energy goes above and beyond for our students.

Pictured Kurt Phegley (Duke Energy) and Shannon MacMunn (Principal). Photo supplied

SIC each year between academic, talent, and athletic scholarships.

Before applying for scholarships, students should have filled out a college application for SIC at sic.edu/apply.

Additionally, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filled out prior to receiving scholarship funds. This application can be found at fafsa. gov, and should be filled out as soon as possible each year beginning in October for the following fall semester.

There is a separate application available for the Fresh Start Scholarship. This scholarship is only for those who have been out of college for three years or more, are 25 or older, live in the college district, and take at least six credit hours toward a degree or certificate. Tuition for the first six credit hours will be waived for those who qualify. Visit sic.edu/freshstart for more information.

Another important deadline to keep in mind is the deadline to apply to the

practical nursing and associate degree nursing programs, which is always March 31 for the following fall. Visit sic.edu/nursing to learn more about the accredited nursing program and the application process. However, anyone planning to enter the nursing program should still apply for scholarships by Feb. 28.

Finally, registration for summer and fall classes will begin March 27.

The SIC scholarship application can be found at sic. edu/scholarships and must be submitted by Feb. 28 to the Financial Aid Office, Southeastern Illinois College, 3575 College Road, Harrisburg, IL 62946. For assistance with the application or questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 618-252-5400, ext. 4110 or fao@sic.edu, or the SIC Foundation Office at ext. 2104.

Anyone wishing to donate to a scholarship or to the endowment fund is encouraged to visit sic.edu/give, email giving@sic.edu, or call 618252-5400, ext. 2482.

Courtney

Courtney challenges herself by taking honors-level courses while maintaining an “A” average.

Weekly Wildcat

Welcome to the Weekly Wildcat where we highlight a Mount Vernon High School student and their involvement in both their school and community. Kaleigh Kelley is a senior and a member of the varsity girls swim and volleyball teams.

Tell me about yourself.

My name is Kaleigh Kelley, and I am a Senior at Mount Vernon High School. I am on the volleyball and swim team at Mount Vernon and am involved with a variety of different clubs at the school. Some clubs include student council, DECA, SAC, Key Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, National Honors Society, and more.

Tell me about your family.

My parents are Ryan and Heather Kelley, and I have one younger sister, Addison.

What is a fun fact about you that many people don’t know?

I used to play the piano.

What words do you live by?

I live by the mottos of working hard, pushing myself, and being kind to everyone.

What is a funny or your favorite memory that relates to your involvement at school or the community?

One of my favorite school memories was going to Atlanta, Georgia last year for the DECA international competition. There were so many different activities we were

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able to participate in as well as spend time with friends.

What do you enjoy doing (out of school activities and/or for fun) during your free time?

In my free time, I love to read and bake. During the summer, I enjoy spending time outdoors or going on hikes in the mountains of Colorado.

What advice would you share with younger elementary or middle school students?

I would tell them to get involved with sports and clubs and cherish all the time they have because it goes by fast.

What plans do you have for the future?

My future plans include attending Indiana State University to further my academic and athletic career. I plan on majoring in biology and minoring in business while following the pre-dentsitry tract. After college, I plan to attend dental school.

Kaleigh stays very involved with school activities and continues to have success in the classroom, as well as sports. Her positive attitude and outstanding work ethic make her an excellent role model and leader. Last week, Kaleigh signed to continue her academic and athletic career at Indiana State University. Catch Kaleigh swimming at the PAC swim finals this Saturday, January 21.

being a part of her community and hopes to find more ways to be involved. Courtney stated,”I love all of the activities (Chrysalis, church camp, retreats, church) that I am in that are affiliated with God because I would not be who I am without Him in my life. I enjoy going on vacations with my family and am most excited to go visit my sister in Branson for a weekend over Spring Break.”

is on track to earn an Academic Honors diploma and complete the Biomedical pathway at North Posey.

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This week’s Viking Pride features freshman Ella Weatherholt. Ella plays an important role for the girls team as a crucial forward.

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The following ten students were selected by the faculty of Mount Vernon High School as “Wildcat of the Month” for December, 2022. Students are selected based on criteria which include academics, citizenship, effort and attendance. Honorees are: Grace Schroeder, Ben Glueckert, Natalie Kuhn, Lily Tenbarge, Sophia Reese, Gabe Hatch, John Straystar, Ava Valier and Garet Hollinger. Not pictured: Lauren Robb and Peyton Rush.

Israel Isaiah Joseph Cole was born Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 2:37 p.m., weighing six pounds seven ounces and was 19 and one-quarter inches long. He is the son of Brandon and Tammy Cole and brother to Abel and Ezra Cole. His grandparents are Everett and Trisha Cole of Henderson, Ky., and Cindy and Daniel Moore of Evansville.

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Storage structures haunt APC

By Trisha L. Lopez

It may be a new year and there are new members but concerns about storage structures on properties in Poseyville were a familiar topic of discussion at Thursday’s Area Plan Commission meeting at Hovey House.

New Posey County Council appointee Dave Dausman and Posey County Commissioner Greg Newman were sworn in with returners Andy Hoehn and Mike Baehl by attorney Trent Van Haaften and their tenure got underway in a hurry. Members approved a site development plan for Posey Storage, a minor subdivision plot, and a replat before moving on to a Poseyville Town Board requested amendment to the zoning ordinance that would allow Poseyville remove language allowing special exemptions that would allow property owners to seek special exemptions to add storage structures to residential lots without homes. The issue was tabled to allow the town to review areas that members found unclear.

Current rules prohibit the addition of storage structures on residential lots without the presence of a dwelling without a special exemption, an issue that led to a lengthy legal battle in recent years. Special use exemptions were not allowed by the ordinance prior to 2014. Van Haaften told members that the special use exemption provision was added at the request of Poseyville officials in 2014.

“We have a county zoning ordinance. The City of Mount Vernon, the Town of Poseyville, the Town of Cynthiana all adopted that. But as their individual governing bodies, they have the opportunity to amend it such that a section only applies to that particular jurisdiction. Back in 2014, when the town council passed the residential storage section to apply in a particular manner just to Poseyville. It wouldn’t apply to anyone else. Just Poseyville. Mount Vernon did something very similar, just to apply to the City of Mount Vernon. I guess Cynthiana did the (same). Now..what Poseyville has done is say ‘we no longer want that.’ They’re basically proposing an amendment to the zoning ordinance to delete what they approved back in 2014,” Van Haaften explained.

Hoehn asked if existing structures would be grandfathered in under the 2014 changes.

“That’s a good question. They would be,” Van Haaften answered. “If you had a location that had a residential storage structure on it which fell in while it’s okay and you turn around a year later after the change and want to do something else, add another one? No,

sectional champion Owen Valley in the opening round of the postseason. Mount Vernon has five straight non-losing seasons, the first time for the program since the 1950s, but hasn’t won a postseason game since 2015.

School board members were particularly impressed with Fischer’s extensive experience in football and other sports. He was a four-sport letterman at South Spencer High School in Rockport, Indiana. Accolades he accumulated include the following football awards: First Team All Conference (1999), All Southwestern Indiana Football Team (1999) and Indiana Football Coaches Association All State Football Team (2A – 1999).

In addition, he was a standout on the basketball court and baseball field as well. Also, Justin was a two-year letter winner as a member of the University of Indianapolis Greyhound football team.

Fischer has been an assistant coach for 15

of $3,999.99 and to replace the softball scoreboard at a cost of $5,279.99 to be paid from the Operations’ Fund using BSN Sports.

Another proposal to extend the softball backstop to provide more safety to those in the bleachers was approved 5-0 at an estimated cost of $14,418 to be paid from the Operations’ Fund, using Tri-State Fencing. The Board granted up to a

you can’t add another one. But if it’s sitting there and it was legal when it was put in, it’s legal.”

“But what if you came into a property that had a home and a separate storage structure and you tear that home down…is that storage structure now (against the ordinance)? Do you have to tear that storage structure down, too? We grandfathered it in,” Hoehn asked.

Van Haaften had no clear answer.

“You always mess with me Andy,” Van Haaften said, eliciting a laugh from the panel and attendees. “It’s an interesting thing because what I’d want to look at is it still a residential storage structure because you don’t have a residence there?”

Hoehn said the issue should be pushed back until answers to those kinds of questions could be found.

“I’m here,” said APC Member and Poseyville Town Board President Mike Baehl. “We want it the way that it is written, but we will look at what Trent has (suggested). To put a storage building on a lot, we want a house there.”

Hoehn asked if he were to buy a lot that contained a decrepit house and a storage structure would he be required to tear down both structures.

All members agreed that the question was valid and needed further clarification.

“I think there’s more homework that needs to be done in changing this. It’s starting to get to be a little bit of a can of worms. I’d like to see it go back to Poseyville and whoever their legal person is,” Hoehn said, adding that he felt like it would be premature to approve the request at this time.

Baehl agreed that the intent behind the change was focused more on new storage structures, not to target existing sheds and agreed that the town would “look at it again.”

Other items discussed:

Mark Seib and Keith Spurgeon were unanimously voted to serve another year as APC president and vice president.

Members also approved the following committee appointments for 2023: transportation and development, Dausman, Newman and Aaron Neufelder; administration and personnel, Seib, Newman, Hoehn, Spurgeon; budget, Seib, Dausman, Newman and Joe Marvel; zoning, Marvel, Randy Owen and Dausman; executive committee, Seib, Spurgeon, Baehl and Owen; subdivision committee, Baehl, Hoehn, Owen and Neufelder; site plan, Hoehn, Baehl, Marvel and Spurgeon; and Board of Zoning Appeals, Spurgeon and Seib.

years. He began his football coaching career as a Varsity Assistant Coach in 2005 at Riverton Parke High School. In 2007, he became the Varsity Defensive Coordinator. From there, he went to Columbus North High School for a year as their Varsity Linebacker Coach. His next stop led him to North Vermillion High School where he was again the Varsity Defensive Coordinator from 2009 – 2016. While at North Vermillion, the football team racked up an impressive 75-25 record, including a perfect season in 2014 that saw the Falcons go 15 – 0 on their way to the 1A IHSAA State Championship.

“We are excited to have Justin Fischer as our next head coach,” Mount Vernon Athletic Director Leigh Latshaw wrote in a press release. “He and the other male head coaches have already started working collaboratively to assist each other in building up all of our programs. It’s a great day to be a Wildcat.”

5 percent increase from the estimate as the estimate was dated for August 2022. “Our backstop does not go up high enough and this will tie into it. If you sit in the top two rows of bleachers, you are at eye-level of line drives. We are not in compliance since that is a safety regulation,” explained Athletic Director Waylon Schenk.

Additional playground equipment at North Elemen-

tary at the cost of $24,786.82 to be paid from the 2022 General Obligation Bond was approved. This will complete the third and fourth grade playground update during the summer of 2023 and feature swings, curbing, installing the main large piece of equipment and mulch.

Two quotes were presented to replace the lower North Posey High School gymnasium bleachers. One

MVPD stays busy with calls

By Lois Mittino Gray

The first meeting of 2023 for the Mount Vernon Common Council was short and sweet and filled with routine beginning of the year business. Councilman Andy Hoehn was once again unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tem. He held the position last year and presided over the agenda several times in the absence of Mayor Bill Curtis.

Under Legals, two resolutions passed 5-0 to make business run smooth. One authorizes Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman to use a Signature Stamp and was numbered 2302. Another authorizes the use of a Signature Stamp of the Mayor, Common Council Members, members of the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Water Utility Board and was numbered 23-03. Earlier that evening, the first city resolution of the year passed unanimously to authorize the early payment of claims and numbered 23-01 at the Water Utility Board meeting.

Both Council and the Water Utility Board designated the Posey County News as the official newspaper for their publications for 2023.

In Department Reports, Police Chief Andrew Rush said, since the last meeting, there were 58 traffic offenses; five accidents; 16 animal complaints; and 109 other complaints. He continued by stating there were also six arrests with a total of 12 charges, including five drug charges and three warrants that were served. Other charges included robbery, battery, and residential entry.

He announced Officer Zach Adkins has completed his Field Training program. “He is now patrolling solo which will definitely help with scheduling, vacations, and training in the near future and offer some relief

for us,” he assured. To fill remaining openings, he said they have begun the process of hiring once again and are accepting lateral applications on a rolling basis, and general police applications through February 3.

Mount Vernon Fire Chief Wes Dixon reported in 2022 his department took 964 calls. He plans to have a detailed breakdown later. He pointed out his department taught fire safety lessons to around 500 kids and certified or recertified over 150 folks in CPR procedures. The Fire Department has offered CPR classes since 2012.

Hoehn asked how persons get certified on AED (Automated External Defibrillators). Dixon explained it goes along with the CPR certification both together. “That seems to be a hot button thing right now, and the AED devices are actually pretty affordable,” Dixon noted. He added the department partners with the American Heart Association, and all of the full-time firefighters are qualified instructors in their use.

Curtis closed the meeting with Mayor’s Announcements by saying he followed up on the drainage issues on East Fourth Street and he will forward that information to councilors. Basically, the conclusion of the investigation is the driveway pipes are either not constructed at all or they are undersized. The issue is the homeowner’s responsibility, and if repairs are made, permits will be needed. They will have to come from the state.

During the Water Board meeting, Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray reported filters 1 and 2 are now 15 years old. Westech will be going over filters 1 through 4 to troubleshoot any issues and get their condition. He will report back on their findings.

was from BSN Sports and the other the Lee Company. Galvin recommended accepting the quote from BSN Sports at $141,075.71 to be paid from the 2022 General Obligation Bond. They have a give-back program and do good work.

The ESCRFT Property and Casualty Insurance Package was approved at a cost for the package of $151,852.21 for 2023. This is an increase of $18,124.31 from 2022. In

addition, the Cyber Liability policy is $7,175 which is an increase of $1,888 from 2022. The almost $20,000 in insurance increases was passed by the board Galvin, Assistant Superintendent Michelle Walden, and the four school principals presented the State of Schools Address, Financial Review of the District, and Update on the District Strategic Plan. Highlights from this

will be featured in a story in next week’s edition.

The following items and personnel measures were approved:

• The retirement request of Carol Lupfer effective June 30, 2023, as the District Treasurer. Lupfer has dedicated 27 years to MSD of North Posey County. “A good treasurer is worth her weight in gold and we will miss her. She is very efficient, knowledgeable, and thorough,” Galvin told the board.

• Personal leave of four days for an upcoming trip for Stacy Newman-Smith.

• Michelle Riddle was hired in North Elementary Food Service effective December 12, 2022.

• Laura Englert will be District Transportation Secretary effective Jan. 9, 2023.

• Chad Hoehn and Korey Mauck were approved as Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coaches.

• Victoria Schaefer will take one qualifying student to attend the IMEA Middle School Honor Choir in Fort Wayne on January 12-13, 2023. Expenses for Schaefer to attend as a chaperone shall be paid from the Education Fund.

• Scott LaMar, Full Time Sub Driver was approved to assist the Transportation Secretary with routing responsibilities. When possible, this will be completed within his existing Full Time Sub Driver contract, but in case this may result in extra hours, a rate was set at $18.99/hour for these duties.

• The next regular board meeting will be Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Board Office. The regular meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Filing to run again for Mount Vernon City Clerk is Cristi Sitzman. Pictured are Denise Dike, Sitzman, Tammy Gray, and Hannah Schelhorn. Photo supplied

Enjoying participating in the weekend fundraiser for Mike Stolz held at Saint Philip are Dave Weinzapfel, Abby Coudret, and Claire Muensterman. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Arrests January 5

Warren Craig - WashingtonDriving While Suspended (failure to appear) - PCS

Thomas Robb - Mount Vernon - Resisting Law Enforcement, Leaving the Scene of a Crash-Property Damage Crash - PCS

January 6

Kenontae Anderson - Evansville - Warrant, Criminal Trespass (petition to revoke) - PCS

Alyssa Brown - GriffinWarrant, Possession of Meth-

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amphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Syringe, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia (failure to appear) - PCS

Patricia MontgomeryEvansville - Driving While Suspended, Operating Motor Vehicle Without Ever Obtaining License - MVPD

Shawnathan Chance - Dunn, N.C. - Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of Stolen Property, Reckless DrivingISP January 7

Tashina Waller - Evansville - Driving While SuspendedPCS

Melissadee Waller - Mount Vernon - Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Syringe, Assisting a Criminal (petition to revoke) - PCS

Complaints

January 3

1:34 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Male beating on exdaughter-in-law - Deer Run, Evansville

4:31 a.m. - Suspicious - Ad-

SS: IN THE POSEY CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF POSEY ) IN THE MATTER OF THE ) CAUSE NO. 65C01-2301-EU-000002 ESTATE OF MARYANN WATSON, ) DECEASED )

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that CHARLES R. WATSON was on the 10th day of January, 2023 appointed personal representative of the estate of Maryann Watson, deceased, who died on December 1, 2022, and was authorized to administer said Estate without court supervision.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this court within three (3) months of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

DATED this 11th day of January, 2023.

W. Trent Van Haaften #15587-65

VAN HAAFTEN & FARRAR

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

204 Main Street, P.O. Box 1026 Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 (812) 838-1400

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED RATES AND CHARGES OF THE TOWN OF POSEYVILLE, INDIANA WATERWORKS UTILITY

Users of the Town of Poseyville, Indiana (the “Town”) waterworks system, owners of property served or to be served by the Town’s waterworks system, and other interested persons are hereby notified that Ordinance No. 2023-01-31-01 (the “Ordinance”) was introduced at a meeting of the Town Council held on January 10, 2023. The Ordinance, if finally adopted, will adopt interim and permanent rates and charges for services applicable to the Town’s waterworks system (as described in the below Ordinance). At a meeting of the Town Council to be held on January 31, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., there will be a public hearing on the matter of such interim and permanent rates and charges, and consideration of final adoption of the Ordinance. To attend the meeting via computer, tablet or smartphone, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82026413054 ?pwd=bks5K2JSZ3cvbkczRDI0b3FoSk03QT09. The meeting ID is 820 2641 3054 and the passcode is 745709. At such hearing and prior to final adoption of the Ordinance, all interested persons may appear and be heard. Following adoption of the Ordinance, users of the waterworks system for service to property located outside the Town’s corporate boundaries may be entitled to petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission pursuant to I.C. 8-1.5-3-8.3(d) to review and adjust the interim and permanent rates and charges imposed on them. A copy of the Ordinance may be examined in the office of the Town’s Clerk Treasurer, which reads as follows: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF POSEYVILLE, INDIANA: SECTION 1. The Prior Ordinance table of rates and charges is amended as indicated below. The water usage schedule on which the amount of said rates and charges shall be determined is as follows and shall be effective in two phases as further described in Section 2:

(1) Metered Rates: Each metered customer shall pay a monthly charge based upon the quantity of water supplied by the Water Utility as metered in accordance with the following schedule: Metered Quantity Monthly Charge Per 1,000 Gallons Phase 1 Phase 2 First 2,000 gallons per month $22.67 $23.62 Over 2,000 gallons per month $16.53 $17.22

(2) Minimum Charge: Each user shall pay a minimum charge in accordance with the following applicable size of meter installed, for which the user will be entitled to the quantity of water set out in the above schedule of rates. Meter Size

Minimum Charge Per Month Phase 1 Phase 2

5/8 inch meter $45.34 $47.24

3/4 inch meter 45.34 47.24 1 inch meter 61.87 64.47 1 1/2 inch meter 94.92 98.91 2 inch meter 342.83 357.24 3 inch meter 772.55 805.01 4 inch meter 1,367.54 1,425.00

SECTION 2. Implementation of Rates and Charges in Phases. While this Ordinance is intended to be effective upon adoption by the Town Council, the new rates and charges set forth herein will not be implemented until the commencement of the Phase I billing cycle and then will be further implemented for the Phase II billing cycle as follows: • Phase I – effective on March 1, 2023 • Phase II – effective on January 1, 2024, and thereafter.

SECTION 3. Except as hereby amended and revised, the Prior Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. Severability of Provisions. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Ordinance should be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not, in any way, be affected or impaired and shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.

vised heard a knocking on window around 6:30 tonight. Now her neighbor texted her and advised saw a male in all black looking in window. Wants area checked - O’Donnell Court, Mount Vernon 8:45 a.m. - Violation of Restraining Order - Caller advised she has a protective order against male subject, a former petitioner. She advised she has had issues with her stalking him. She advised she received a Christmas card with a check in it from male subject. He was told by the judge he is not allowed to do this. He has also been posting on Facebook in a group that subject is a part ofCale Street, Poseyville 12:54 p.m. - Suspiciousthird party call, caller advised their neighbor came running over stating someone was in her apartment - North Main, Mount Vernon 2:13 p.m. - Harassment - His grandson is calling threatening him today about dropping charges - Elk Trail, Evansville

5:01 p.m. - Message - two men in a red car threw something (possibly tv’s) into a creek on Wildeman Road - Wildeman Road, Mount Vernon 5:50 p.m. - Message - Caller advised her husband just left the residence very angry and is concerned for her safety when he returns - Saint Phillips Road, Evansville

7:12 p.m. - Theft - Advised male subject has caller’s truck. Won’t give her back keys since Thursday. Has also been threatening caller - Fletchall Avenue, Poseyville January 4

8:48 a.m. - Theft - Generator and light stand stolen - Schneider Lane/SR 66, Wadesville 11:44 a.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised child’s father is keeping caller from leaving. Advised he’s trying to break into the car, won’t let caller leave. Advised young child is in vehicle with caller. Caller called back, advised she has left and is at parents house. Caller advised that male subject tried to beat her windows in with golf club - Blake Road, Poseyville 12:58 p.m. - Vandalism - Advised someone threw two large rocks on the roof. It has caused damage - Blue Bonnet Street,

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Mount Vernon 3:21 p.m. - Theft - Male subject on station. Request to speak to officer about stolen bank card - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 7:15 p.m. - Harassment - two male subjects trying to beat up caller - North Canal Street, Mount Vernon 6:12 p.m. - Custodial Interference - Advised daughter’s grandparents are refusing to give caller her child - AJ Drive, Wadesville January 5 9:36 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised someone came into her house and took several items - Third Street, Mount Vernon 11:22 a.m. - Citizen Dispute - Vehicle dragging a boat. Male now yelling at officer - Third/ Nettleton, Mount Vernon 1:32 p.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised her husband’s parents and daughter have her locked out of the house. They have her blocked in - Kraft Lane, Poseyville 6:58 p.m. - Family FightCaller advised that neighbor was assaulted by her brother. Advised they are separated at this time 10:28 p.m. - Family FightCaller advised her son just attacked her husband - Middle Mount Vernon Road, Evansville January 6 11:04 a.m. - Officer Standby - Caller advised she is meeting a locksmith to let her in the residence to get her belongings. She is requesting standby due to her ex’s parents possibly going to cause issues - Kraft Lane, Poseyville January 7 7:24 a.m. - Message - Caller advised someone has put a bong in his toilet. He lives by himself but has an idea of several people who may have done itMain Street, Mount Vernon 9:34 a.m. - ThreateningCaller advised he and male subject got into an altercation this morning while at work. Subject made several threats of harming caller and was threatening to shoot him over the radio - Second Street, Mount Vernon 2:58 p.m. - Theft - Caller advised someone stole money from his residence. Advised

Barbara J Vanzant $160.00

Erin Berger, Attny At Law $973.75

John Jacob Warrum $1,890.50

Matthew Bender & Co Inc $766.46

Mcfadin Higgins & Folz Beth H $641.25

Melody Nelson $82.50

Smith & Butterfield Co Inc $27.86

Staples Business Credit $133.60

Van Haaften & Farrar $9,713.75

Worman Legal $674.50

GRAND TOTAL $15,064.17

MAEGEN GREENWELL POSEY COUNTY AUDITOR

$600 is missing. Call back, advised money has been foundTavern Street, New Harmony January 8 8:09 a.m. - Disturbing the Peace - Caller advised male subject just threatened him with a .380. Caller advised subject is his landlord and he advised he just came out and started yelling and pulled a weapon out - Old SR 62, Mount Vernon 2:45 p.m. - Theft-Automobile - Caller was keeping his truck at male subject’s property.

Caller believes subject sold said truck. 2001 Dodge Ram, white - John Avenue, New Harmony 4:43 p.m. - Message - Truck broken into and gun stolen, Micro 9 Kimber - Tenth St, Mount Vernon

6:08 p.m. - Message - Caller is here dropping off kids to their other parent and during the exchange, the father tried to get physical with the caller. Would like to speak to an officerFourth Street, Mount Vernon 9:58 p.m. - Theft - Caller just saw a subject take wood at a station - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon

11:02 p.m. - Repossession - 2013 Dodge Durango, black - Schroeder Court, Mount Vernon

Civil

Mount Vernon MHP, LLC v. Brittany Sue Atchison, Any and all Unknown Tenants and Occupants

Santander Bank, N.A. v. Rachel Wolsiefer

TD Bank, USA, N.A. v. Andrew Allen

Philip Angermeier v. Kris Miller, Leah Miller

Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Olivia Johnson

Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Lorna Harwell

Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Julie French, Christopher French Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Lucia Buckley

Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Latricia McCutchan

Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Eric Versteeg, Rebecca Versteeg MSK Mold, Incorporated v. Tailhand Company

Hoosier Accounts Service v. Joseph Sitzman

Hoosier Accounts Service v. Laura Englert Hoosier Accounts Service v. Brooke Curtis Hoosier Accounts Service v. Linda Pedrotti

Hoosier Accounts Service v. Wanda Seabeck

Citibank, N.A. v. Brian Frisbie

Crown Asset Management, LLC v. Addison Roy Brenda Rainey v. Marion

Notice is given this 17th day of January, 2023 by Christina L. Foster, Clerk-Treasurer of Poseyville, Indiana.

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2023-019

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PREMISES: Part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 7 South, Range 14 West, Black Township, Posey County, Indiana, containing 5.940 acres, more or less. More commonly known as 1101 Holler Rd., Mt. Vernon, Indiana. (Complete legal description is on file at the Posey County Area Plan Commission Office).

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REZONING:

DOCKET NO: 23-02-RE-APC

APPLICANT: Addison Schmitt

OWNER: F & L Schmitt Farm, LLC

PREMISES:

HEARING:

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION PLAT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE POSEY COUNTY AREA PLAN COMMISSION, ON THE 9th DAY OF February, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Hovey House-330 Walnut St., MT. VERNON, INDIANA.

WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST BY Eric and Melissa Stockton FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF Replat Lots 7 & 11 Phase I Woodstone Estates Minor SUBDIVISION.

SAID SUBDIVISION INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE IN Marrs TOWNSHIP, LOCATED AT 2800 Slatestone Ct and 2851 Woodstone Ln, Evansville, IN 47712, TO WIT: DESCRIPTION

A Replat of Lot 11 and Lot 7 of Woodstone Estates Phase I, per plat thereof recorded as document number 200105526 in the office of the Recorder of Posey County Indiana, said subdivision being in the Northeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 6 South, Range 12 West of the Second Principal Meridian, Marrs Township, Posey County Indiana. Written ‘suggestions or objections to the provisions of said request may be filed with the Secretary of the Area Plan Commission at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Posey County Area Plan Commission at the time and place specified.

Said hearing may be continued from time to time as may be necessary. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the said request , either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place .

AREA PLAN COMMISSION OF POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA BY: Mark Seib (PRESIDENT)

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that application has been made for the rezoning of certain real estate

NATURE OF CASE: Petition to rezone property from R-1 (Residential Single Family) and A (Agricultural) Zoning District to A (Agricultural) Zoning District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Mt. Vernon, Town of Cynthiana, Town of Poseyville and Unincorporated Posey County.

HEARING: The petition has been set for public hearing before the Area Plan Commission on February 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hovey House at 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Written objections to the proposal that is filed with the Executive Director of the Area Plan Commission before the hearing will be considered. Oral comments concerning the proposal will be heard at the hearing. The hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

AREA

POSEY COUNTY

PLAN COMMISSION BY MINDY BOURNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Published in the Posey County News on January 17, 2023 - hspaxlp

Kay Kilgore Clerk of the Posey Circuit Court By: Donna Curtis Deputy Clerk

Frisby, city of Mount Vernon, Indiana

The Law Offices of Steven K. Deig, LLC v. Natalie Reffert

Alstadt Plumbing Service, Incorporated v. Ashley King

Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Steven Cline

Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Daniel Greenwell

Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Joseph Whaley, Michelle Whaley

Credit Acceptance Corporation v. Steven Hoagland Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Rodney Thompson, Christy WilsonThompson

Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. James Stillwagoner, Jr., Hailey Stillwagoner

Caliber Home Loans, Incorporated v. Donald Roberts, Tina Davis, Unknown Occupant if any, et al Hoosier Accounts Service v. Donald Duvall Lisa Walker v. Johnathon Stillwagoner

ECI Construction, Incorporated v. Chad Ellis Tower Construction v. Mary Frame

Twin Lakes MHC v. John J. Murphy, Amy J. Railey Cavalry SPV I, LLC as assignee of Citibank, N.A. v. Griffith Eric

Med-1 Solutions v. Katie Bilskie

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Med-1 Solutions v. Chet Johnson Med-1 Solutions v. Catherine East Med-1 Solutions v. Tara Pfister Med-1 Solutions v. Hanna Gray

Med-1 Solutions v. Edward Rister

Med-1 Solutions v. Colton Burress Med-1 Solutions v. Jake Wenderoth Med-1 Solutions v. Teresa Wyatt

Med-1 Solutions v. Benjamin Kneer Med-1 Solutions v. Jennifer Ridenour Med-1 Solutions v. Jennifer Ladnier Med-1 Solutions v. Frank Kirk Russell Greene v. Kody Trout

Twin Lakes MHC v. Austin McMichael

Christopher Mangold v. Michael Tyring, Alicia Greener, Kuan Dixon, Any Unknown Occupants

Twin Lakes MHC v. Tassy L. Kirkpatrick

OneMain Financial Group, LLC v. William Walker Twin Lakes MHC v. Austin McMichael

Home Sweet Home Properties v. Jeffery Alan Jones Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC v. Nicole Robb

Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. v. William Kueber

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Mount Vernon MHP, LLC v. Misty Hughes, Jaiden Hughes, Any and all Unknown Tenants and Occupants

Mount Vernon MHP, LLC v. Cody Lee Blue, Any and all Unknown Tenants and Occupants

Beuligmann Heating and A/C, LLC v. Angie Robinson Beuligmann Heating and A/C, LLC v. Steve Martin

Autocar Trader, LLC v. Ride Time Auto Sales

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Amanda Cox, Midland Credit Management, Incorporated, Discover Bank, c/o Discover Products, Incorporated

Troy D. Rutledge v. Bronson Eckert, Barbara Oldham Eckert Cavalry SPV I, LLC as assignee of Citibank, N.A. v. Michelle Tyler

Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. v. Jessica Powell

Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union v. Sarah Kiesel Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Zachary Dillback

Troy D. Rutledge v. Michele Schmitt

New World Collections, Incorporated v. Jamie McKee New Word Collections, Incorporated v. Patrick M. Poag Ginnie Henderson v. Donald Brake

Caleb Reich v. Chandler Middleton

Christopher Harp, Andrea Harp v. Marvin Reich Webb Ferry, LLC v. Sarah

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (the “Authority”) will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on January 31, 2023, with respect to the proposed issuance by the Authority of its Collateralized Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (the “Bonds”), in one or more series, with a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,260,000, the proceeds of the sale thereof loaned to Brooklynn Willsomer Senior LLC (“Brooklynn”), Liberty Somerset LLC (“Liberty”) and Southwind Apartments LLC (“Southwind”) in an amount not to exceed (i) $1,196,429 for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating, redeveloping and equipping a 25-unit multi-family residential rental project to be located at 200 W. Pike Street, Petersburg, Indiana 47567 in Pike County to be owned and principally used (within the meaning of Section 144(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”)) by Brooklynn, (ii) $1,196,429 for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating, redeveloping and equipping a 25-unit multi-family residential rental project to be located at 315 N. West Street, Haubstadt, Indiana 47639 in Gibson County to be owned and principally used by Brooklynn, (iii) $1,770,714 for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating, redeveloping and equipping a 37-unit multi-family residential rental project to be located at 120 W. Short Street, Owensville, Indiana 47665 in Gibson County to be owned and principally used by Brooklynn, (iv) $574,285 for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating, redeveloping and equipping a 12-unit multi-family residential rental project to be located at 323 S. Main Street, Princeton, Indiana 47670 in Gibson County to be owned and principally used by Brooklynn, (v) $622,143 for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating, redeveloping and equipping a 13-unit multi-family residential rental project to be located at 1501 W. Brumfield, Princeton, Indiana 47670 in Gibson County to be owned and principally used by Brooklynn, (vi) $1,792,000 for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating, redeveloping and equipping a 32-unit multi-family residential rental project to be located at 800 N. Liberty Street, Petersburg, Indiana 47567 in Pike County to be owned and principally used by Liberty, (vii) $3,808,000 for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating, redeveloping and equipping a 68-unit multi-family residential rental project to be located at 701 E. Monroe Street and 702 E. Mulberry Street, Princeton, Indiana 47670 in Gibson County to be owned and principally used by Liberty, (viii) $5,300,000 for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating, redeveloping and equipping a 100-unit multi-family residential rental project to be located at 465 W 9th Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620 in Posey County to be owned and principally used by Southwind and (ix) to the extent permitted, paying certain costs of issuance, paying capitalized interest on the Bonds and funding debt service reserve funds, if necessary.

The Bonds will be issued pursuant to the provisions of IC 5-20-1 (the “Act”), and pursuant to the Act will not constitute a debt, liability or obligation of the State of Indiana or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State of Indiana but shall be payable solely from the funds pledged to the payment thereof. The Bonds are expected to be issued as “exempt facility bonds” pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Code.

The public hearing is being held pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Revenue Procedure 2022-20 (“Rev. Proc. 22-20”), the public hearing will be held via toll free conference call by the Authority using the following toll-free number: (833) 266-5144 and participant code 728995086#. The public is invited to submit written comments to the Executive Director of the Authority at 30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 900, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 on or before 5:00 p.m., January 30, 2023. For additional information regarding participation in the hearing or for emailing comments please contact Mr. Alan Rakowski at 317-233-1220 or arakowski@ ihcda.in.gov.

Dated: January 20, 2023.

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

J. Jacob Sipe Executive Director

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to Repro Graphix within ten (10) days after the time set for receiving bids, in good re-usable condition. If Plans and Specifications are returned after this ten (10) day limit, or in an unusable condition, the deposit shall be forfeited to cover the cost of reproduction. All mailing costs shall be paid by the bidder.

The successful bidder shall, upon acceptance of its bid, be required to procure and pay for a Contractor’s Bond for Construction (Form 86A or AIA Form A312) in an amount equal to its contract price. Such bonds shall comply with all laws of the State of Indiana governing public contracts let by governmental units. Bids should be enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to the School Corporation, with the name and place of business of the bidder and the project name to which the bid relates on the envelope, all as more particularly set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids submitted by mail should be addressed to Michael Galvin, Superintendent, MSD of North Posey County 101 N. Church St., Poseyville, IN 47633. No bids received by fax or email will be accepted. If a bid is mailed, the post office becomes the agent of the bidder and not that of the School Corporation.

Bids should be made on the form included in the Project Manual which is based on the Indiana State Board of Accounts Form 96 (Revised 2013), and shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, executed by the bidder and an acceptable surety company, payable to the order of the School Corporation, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid.

In the event any bidder withdraws its bid or fails to execute a satisfactory contract or contracts and furnish a satisfactory performance bond or bonds within ten (10) days after a contract or contracts has been awarded to such bidder by the School Corporation, the School Corporation may declare it’s certified check or cashier’s check or bid bond forfeited to the School Corporation as liquidated damages.

The School Corporation shall have the right to accept any bid within sixty (60) days after the time of opening of the bids, during which time no bids shall be withdrawn; at any time to reject any and all bids for any reason at all; and to waive all formalities or irregularities in the bidding.

Contractors will be required to complete their work within a certain specified period as provided in Section 0110 00

SUMMARY of the specifications.

A Pre-bid meeting will be conducted at North Posey Jr. High School located at 5900 High School Rd, Poseyville, IN 47633 on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 9:30 AM CDT (local time).

Dated: September 12, 2022

MSD OF NORTH POSEY COUNTY

By: Amy Will, Secretary, School Board of School Trustees

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Sterling, Amanda Rust, Michelle Spurling, et al U.S. Bank National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Indenture Trustee, For the Holders of the CIM Trust 2021-R2, MortgageBacked Notes, Series 2021-R2 v. The Unknown Heirs at Law of Rose M. Sandlin, Deceased, The Unknown Heirs at Law of Earl Sandlin, Deceased, Kimberly D. Sandlin, Occupant(S) of 11050 North Street, Cynthiana, IN 47612 and Crown Asset Management, LLC as Assignee of Wells Fargo Bank Professional and Business Collections, LLC v. Donna Vincent

Midland Credit Management, Incorporated v. Kelli Blair Bank of America, N.A. v. Kenya Orr Rockford Allen v. Jacob Wright

Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Company a/s/o Dallas L. Robinson v. Ezra Abers Andrei Sharygin v. April Miller, Michael Miller Michelle Phillips v. Ralph Shutt

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LVNV Funding, LLC v. Jesse Uziekalla

Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. v. Andrew Allen

Airgas USA, LLC v. Tron Mechanical, LLC

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC v. Aaron Preske, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, State of Indiana, Department of Revenue, et al

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Incorporated v. Christopher Wire, Unknown Heirs Wire, Treasure of Posey County

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. Holly Bogue

Carroll Marcus, Estate of Sandra Y. Blaylock v. Jeffrey Osborne, Jr.

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. Jeremy Bolte

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First Federal Savings Bank v. Kimberly Utley n/k/a Hathaway, Jeffrey Carroll, State of Indiana, Department of Revenue, et al Cavalry SPV I, LLC v. Stephenie Wagner

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Kariann Young v. First Miracle, LLC d/b/a First Miracle Winery

Charlette Morrison v. Russell Reese

Absolute Resolutions v. Monica Cullman

Virginia S. Alsop v. Misti Justice

OBR Properties, LLC v. Jordan Lyke

PHH Mortgage Corporation v. Brian Glaser, MSD of North Posey, Lisa Glaser

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corporation v. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Ryan Hardy, Land South, LLC, et al H&R Agri Power v. Jared Schmidt, Alicia Schmidt

H&R Agri Power v. Ryan Lurker

H&R Agri Power v. Ernie Lurker

Alles Brothers Furniture v. John Lester

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VERIFIED PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY LLC FOR (1) APPROVAL OF AND A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY FOR A FEDERALLY MANDATED SCHAHFER ASH POND COMPLIANCE PROJECT; (2) AUTHORITY TO RECOVER FEDERALLY MANDATED COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SCHAHFER ASH POND COMPLIANCE PROJECT; (3) APPROVAL OF THE ESTIMATED FEDERALLY MANDATED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHAHFER ASH POND COMPLIANCE PROJECT; (4) AUTHORITY FOR THE TIMELY RECOVERY OF 80% OF THE FEDERALLY MANDATED COSTS THROUGH RIDER 887 – ADJUSTMENT OF FEDERALLY MANDATED COSTS AND APPENDIX I – FEDERALLY MANDATED COST ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (“FMCA MECHANISM”); (5) AUTHORITY TO DEFER 20% OF THE FEDERALLY MANDATED COSTS FOR RECOVERY IN NIPSCO’S NEXT GENERAL RATE CASE; (6) APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC RATEMAKING AND ACCOUNTING TREATMENT; (7) APPROVAL TO AMORTIZE THE SCHAHFER ASH POND COMPLIANCE PROJECT COSTS THROUGH 2032; (8) APPROVAL OF ONGOING REVIEW OF THE SCHAHFER ASH POND COMPLIANCE PROJECT; ALL PURSUANT TO IND. CODE § 8-1-8.4-1 ET SEQ., § 8-1-2-19, § 8-1-2-23, AND § 8-1-2-42; AND, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY, APPROVAL OF AN ALTERNATIVE REGULATORY PLAN PURSUANT TO IND. CODE § 8 1 2.5 6. Notice is hereby given that on November 2, 2022, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC filed a Petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in Cause No. 45797 (1) approval of and a certificate of public convenience and necessity (“CPCN”) for a federally mandated project and timely recovery of its federally mandated costs incurred in connection with an ash pond closure project at NIPSCO’s R.M. Schahfer Generation Station (“Schahfer”) (the “Schahfer Ash Pond Compliance Project”); (2) approval of the estimated federally mandated costs associated with the Schahfer Ash Pond Compliance Project; (3) authority for the timely recovery of 80% of the federally mandated costs incurred in connection with the Schahfer Ash Pond Compliance Project, that results in the closure of the Schahfer ash ponds in compliance with applicable federal regulations, through Rider 887 – Adjustment of Federally Mandated Costs and Appendix I – Federally Mandated Cost Adjustment Factor (the “FMCA Mechanism”); (4) authority to defer 20% of the federally mandated costs incurred in connection with the Schahfer Ash Pond Compliance Project for recovery in NIPSCO’s next general rate case; (5) approval of the specific ratemaking and accounting treatment described herein; (6) approval to amortize the Schahfer Ash Pond Compliance Project costs through 2032; and (7) approval of ongoing review of the Schahfer Ash Pond Compliance Project; all pursuant to Ind. Code § 8-1-8.4-1 et seq., § 8-1-2-19, § 8-1-2-23 and § 8-1-2-42; and, to the extent necessary, approval of an alternative regulatory plan pursuant to Ind. Code § 8 1 2.5 6. A copy of the Verified Petition and other submissions in this proceeding are on file with the Commission, PNC Center, 101 West Washington Street, Suite 1500 East, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The telephone number of the Commission is (317) 232-2701. Anyone wishing to protest, challenge, or intervene in this action may do so by contacting the Commission. Published in the Posey County News on January 17, 2023 - hspaxlp

TOWN OF POSEYVILLE POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS LOW WASTE ION EXCHANGE TREATMENT ADDITION

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Low Waste Ion Exchange Treatment Addition, will be received by the Town of Poseyville at Poseyville Town Hall, located at 38 West Main Street, PO Box 194, Poseyville, IN 47633, until 5:30 P.M. Central (Local Time) on January 31, 2023. Each Bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the project and the name and address of Bidder. If Bids are forwarded by mail, a sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the OWNER at 38 West Main Street, PO Box 194, Poseyville, IN 47633. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the office of Poseyville Town Hall, located at 38 West Main Street, PO Box 194, Poseyville, IN 47633 on January 31, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. Central (Local Time). Any bids received after the above specified time and date will be returned to the bidders unopened.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, consisting of, but not, necessarily limited to, the: Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Employee Drug Testing Program (as required pursuant to Indiana Code Sections 36-1-12-24 and 4-13-18-6, E Verify Program Compliance Affidavit, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Orders (if any), Drawings, Specifications and Addenda, may be examined at the following locations: Midwestern Engineers, Inc., 802 W. Broadway St., Loogootee, IN 47553 Town of Poseyville, 38 West Main Street, Poseyville IN 47633

The

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on proposal forms included in the Specifications. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2018) included with the Specifications. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid.

A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted.

All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout.

The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any formalities. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least sixty (60) days.

Award will be made to the low, responsive, responsible bidder.

The contractor(s) to whom the work is awarded will be required to furnish, before commencing work, a performance and payment bond in an amount equal to the bid price of the contract awarded to said contractor and certification of all insurance required in the specifications. All bonds and liability insurance shall remain in effect for the period listed in the specifications following completion and acceptance of

INDIANA

He makes all things beautiful in His time...

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever.

I started out not sure of what I wanted to write about today. We’ve been traveling and there is absolutely nothing that seemed important… I guess I’m just bored.

I started writing several times and each time everything I started to write just seemed boring.

My wife and I have been through a lot over the last 35 years and my mind wonders back to certain things that often will mess with my head, it’s dark there… not a place I want to go and to avoid that place… I write.

We recently went to Puerto Rico to the American Farm Bureau convention, and so I started to write about our trip. The things we saw and the many friends we spent our time with. But even that has somehow gone into a different direction, and now I’m resolved to make something of it and not start over… AGAIN!

I guess I’m just simple minded and easily distracted.

My hearing has gotten horrible and so the things that most folks find entertaining like movies, concerts, dancing and such, I find of little value or importance. You’ve probably figured out by now I’m not like most people.

I’ve made mistakes that I cannot change… and as a result, I’ve made changes so that I won’t make the same mistakes. I think they call that growth…

I’ve found myself looking at the end and it’s closer now than looking back at the beginning… and It’s changed me.

1 Pete 1:24-25

For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:

That said, I no longer chase happiness as most people do… but I find it in the little things. The things that bring happiness and joy and find their way into my path, are typically the insignificant things usually overlooked and meaningless to everyone else. Life teaches some of us that the hard way.

Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.

I don’t fear solitude or being alone… I just have to be careful and manage my thoughts towards the right direction.

I’m happy with the presence of my wife and the togetherness that we share. I have many acquaintances… but just a handful of folks I’d call my friends.

I’m most at home with nature, and feel the presence of God there much more than I do in church. It’s because I see his handy work and his creations are perfect. There are no mistakes in what he has made, and I’m just comfortable there. No judgments, no attitude, no condemnation… it’s just God and I. No better way to be humbled than to see what he has made… and that keeps me going in the right direction.

Anyway…

Like it or not that’s my ramblings and nonsense for the day. Hope I gave you something to think about. Don’t get caught up in the material things because life has a way of sneaking up on us and soon it’s over. With all the distractions out there it’s easy to get lost. Stay focused and stay true.

Better things await the faithful.

Hebrews 10:23-24

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works… I just want to share a simple message that’s been on my mind.

Psalms 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

The older I get, the more quiet, and thoughtful I become (some that know me might disagree), sure I like to cut up and joke, but seriously... life has humbled me so deeply through event’s that have happened to me, and as I’ve gotten older...I start to reflect on some of the nonsense I’ve waste time on.

When we are young we focus on certain things that as we get older we realize were a waste of time... time we cannot recover... time that is forever lost.

Things that steal our time doing what we blindly think will make us happy...but the hidden reality is that it only makes us and others around us more discontent.

I find the simpler things of life to be the most enjoyable for me. Things like sunrises and sunsets. Looking for the little things...in those quiet moments sitting in my porch swing, like watching a covey of quail, or listening to coyotes howling off in the distance, or a hummingbird hovering over a flower. Things like spending time with my wife, my family, kids and friends.

It is so eloquently written in Ecclesiastes 8:15 Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.

In an unhappy world... just be happy. It’s contagious, and you might just make someone else happy too.

Editor’s note:

Thank you for your letter. I appreciate your interest in county government. This letter seems to be pointed directly at me personally rather than the county council in general. Just for your reference, I no longer serve on the Posey County Council. Also, during my eight-year tenure there, I was never involved with creating TIF zones. That is the job of the Posey County Commissioners. Dave Pearce, Publisher Dear Editor,

Sometime ago you explained Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to your readers by telling us that all the county was going to do was capture the improvements made to property within these TIF Districts. That because the assessed valuation would be frozen there would be no increase in property taxes.

I think that you should have told your readers that you had in fact created eight TIF Districts. They are as follow: BMXT, SABIC, Eastside Economic Development Area #1, West Franklin, Midwest, Mt. Vernon Downtown, Countrymark, and the Sixty-two Corridor Development Area. These areas provide the bulk of economic growth in this county and the largest influx of new tax dollars to Posey County, the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon, Black Twp. our local Library, and any other tax entity that receives revenue from these TIF Districts.

I am writing this letter because I am deeply concerned that the county commissioners and council are taking the taxpayers of Posey County down a slippery slope. They will be taking millions of dollars our of our schools and local government. We will be using property tax revenue for the first time to build roads, railroad tracks, sewers, and anything else they can think of! When there is a storage of tax revenue, they will have no choice but to raise the property tax rate. In fact, we had a one cent increase to the county property tax rate this past year. As a member of the council perhaps you could explain to your readers how many thousands of dollars were generated by that tax increase and then tell us how much tax revenue was collected from these TIF Districts!

There are a lot of questions that need to be asked of our local officials. The taxpayers deserve honest answers!

M V B D . G M

Recently, in a Mexican restaurant in Houston, Texas, a patron shot and killed a man who was robbing other patrons. The robber was masked and brandishing what appeared to be a pistol. If the man who shot the robber is charged with murder for protecting himself and others from a potentially lethal threat, then we have a serious problem.

We have another problem. Millions of undocumented people have crossed our border from El Paso to San Diego and in between. America is being invaded. We do not have enough free housing, welfare and food stamps to support all these people.

Biden wants to mobilize 85,000

Respectfully, Ed Yeida

Ryan, Biden and Congress must unite

IRS agents who will find every dollar they can to support the millions of undocumented people roaming our nation. How many more dollars can the IRS squeeze out of your pocket? Do you have property that they can seize and sell for a few dollars? 85,000 agents will need to find something to do and most likely they will be checking up on everyone.

Arizona has been patching holes in their border with containers which has been working. Biden ordered that the containers be removed. Over one million undocumented people have crossed into America through Arizona during Biden’s Presidency.

Can you imagine being a farmer or just living on the Southern Border? This is 24-hour a day nightmare for these landowners. Do you think anyone wants to buy their property? These same people are coming to your community. They are looking for jobs and housing. They

need money and food. Do you have plenty of affordable housing in your community? Do you have big free food banks to feed these people? If you need a reasonably priced apartment, I would suggest you snatch it fast because people are coming who need that apartment and they may have more help from the government than you do to underwrite the costs.

Ryan, Biden, and Congress must bring back every job we have outsourced to China. We can no longer do business with China. The people who have been living in America the last few years need jobs and millions of new undocumented workers need jobs. By the way, do you remember when the United States Census was a once every ten-year job? Now, Census workers have to work yearround chasing down people who will not complete U.S. Government Census information. How many

Food for thought

Peg and I have been away from our U.S.A. home for almost five months now and we are each missing some of what makes our cabin on the Oklahoma prairie so special. Peg is nostalgic for kids, grandkids, great grandkids, siblings and friends, you know, Gentle Reader, the things most people get misty-eyed over. I feel her pain but, frankly, I find that what our current home in the old Soviet Union country of Georgia really needs to join the family of democratic nations is a good bowl of chili and some hand-rubbed and torturously slow smoked Oklahoma beef brisket accompanied by a few ears of southern Indiana sweet corn.

And while Georgia claims to be the 8,000-year-old birthplace of wine, a theory which Peg and I have certainly tested, I thirst for a cold Corona with salt and lime. One cannot

If Biden, Ryan, and Congress do not protect Social Security your town will probably have to close up.

Over 70 million Americans count on Social Security income. Social Security is all or over half of all this number receives each month. As the buying power of the retired population suffers, each community suffers. The government collects social security taxes from people to subsidize us in our old age. Americans will be back into abject poverty if they don’t keep Social Security strong.

Affordable housing, medical insurance and jobs that pay over $15 an hour must also be Ryan and Biden commitments. We must be able to buy health insurance across state lines. State governments need to make it easier for working poor to have health insurance. We need

truly swig a real draught of room temperature red wine as you can a long swallow of cold beer to follow the piquant spice of garlic and cayenne pepper. Tell me, is it any wonder these Georgians worry about some crazy Russian neighbor on their northern border wanting to once again invade them and take their most valuable natural resource, their wine? Russia has no chili, no brisket and nothing but vodka to drown their sorrows about pesky Ukraine; of course Russia is a concern.

I have written several columns about how America could better address Russian aggression than by throwing forty billion dollars worth of military assets into the same type of winter Napoleon and Hitler did. Russian generals January, February and March may not know much about military strategy, but they sure know plenty about the logistics of winter warfare.

Why hasn’t Commander-in-Chief Biden read my columns and called to ask my advice? I would tell the President the same thing I would tell the Georgian McDonald’s and

real people to answer the telephones in the state and local governments. Websites need to be simple and seamless. Working poor Americans feel like their local states aren’t that interested in helping them.

Making medical care more affordable will solve problems for everyone including the insurance companies. Publicly listing the cost of services and surgeries was a good idea that most medical providers don’t seem to be following. Making pharmacy purchases from Canada easier is imperative for struggling Americans.

We have some problems in America. Biden, Ryan and Congress have a lot to do. Name calling, and aggressive behavior in the House only makes for a few seconds of television stupidity. America has some problems. We need for Ryan and Biden and Congress to step up and help us solve them.

Kentucky Fried Chicken stores just two blocks from our Batumi, Georgia apartment that put out poor imitations of Georgian food disguised as quasi-American cuisine; they could make billions with a good bowl of real chili and a beef brisket sandwich. These Georgian people are smart and their traditional Georgian food is both tasty and interesting. This is probably due to thousands of years of mixed cultures from both Europe and Asia. But if we could

I confess, it is not just the war effort that moves me. If we don’t get some fine southwestern chili and bar-b-q and succulent southern Indiana sweet corn soon, Peg and I are going to have to fly home

rely upon friends and family

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just introduce them to what truly makes America so strong, Russia would not stand a chance.

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full-time census workers will it take to chase down all of these undocumented people?

Landan Huff and Chase Sherman got some basketball time in on Sunday afternoon in Wadesville thanks to the warmer weather. Photo by Dave Pearce

Hannah Stole, Julie Offerman, Michelle Muensterman, Mary Hall, and Barb Mayer braved the cold, snowy weather on Friday evening to work the drive-thru line during the fundraising dinner for Mike Stolz at Saint Philip Catholic Church. Photo by Theresa Bratcher

Brett Wrobel took advantage of the warm weather on Sunday afternoon to ride his bike through the Wade Park Subdivision in Wadesville.

Photo by Dave Pearce

Following life well-travelled, Allen is new pastor at Trinity

By Pam Robinson

Ever since he was four years old, Pastor Jim Allen had dreamed of going to Notre Dame University. As he suggests, his desire to attend a Catholic university was surprising, given he grew up in an “Evangelical, fundamentalist” home in Wisconsin.

“I was four years old, and for some reason, I wanted to go to Notre Dame. So I dreamed of going to Notre Dame when I was four years old. The Bible says, ‘God gives you the desires of your heart,’ right?”

By the time he reached college age, Pastor Jim had long since stopped dreaming of Notre Dame. The prestigious private university was out of reach financially for his family.

Instead, he entered the United States Air Force, or USAF, after his high school graduation in 1971. While he served as the Chapel Manager in the USAF, he married a beautiful nurse, Carol, in 1973. He and Carol journeyed together then ever toward God. God has used their multi-faceted life in their service to others.

“I have been a maintenance man, a farmer, a veteran, an office worker, a grocery store stocker, a brick mason’s laborer, a factory worker, a manufacturing supervisor, an applications engineer, an instructor-course developer (fiber optics), a marketing manager, an all-around corporate guy, a college professor, and a school administrator,” Pastor Jim writes in his autobiography.

“In my résumé, I say I was born with an interest in ‘everything.’ It is probably why I am now working on my Doctor of Theology (ThD) degree at the age of 69! I love to learn and experience life. It is because of this background and a desire to be an active learner

that I can talk to almost anyone about almost anything!”

During this time, Carol continued to work as a nurse, and she and Pastor Jim raised a family of four children. The couple has been married 49 years now, and their family has expanded to include 12 grandchildren.

By the time he had completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Mercer University in Atlanta (1982-1985), he had established himself in fiber optics (data- and tele-communications). He worked full-time at AT&T while he attended college.

Eight years after he graduated from Mercer in 1985, AT&T approached him with a golden opportunity to attend the Golden Dome at Notre Dame. God’s grace settled on Pastor Jim.

“In 1993,” he recounts, “AT&T selected me at the officer level of the company to pursue my Master of Business Administration at the University of Notre Dame.” While there, God called Pastor Jim to serve Him as a minister.

“The gates of my subconscious were finally opened by Christ’s Holy Spirit when I was formally called to the ministry in 1994 on the campus of University of Notre Dame. I had spent my life building a career in corporate America. The further I rose in that career, the more I wondered about my life’s ultimate purpose,” he confesses. “I wanted my life to

have a more direct impact upon the lives of others.”

One evening after classes, Pastor Jim walked on the campus of Notre Dame. “By the end of the walk, I surrendered to God’s call of pastoral ministry,” he recalls. “The war in my soul, and my walk, ironically ended at the War Memorial on the Notre Dame campus. The question that came to mind changed from, ‘Is God calling me?’ to ‘Why would God not call me?’ This transition of thought provided the courage to take the next steps to seek a confirmation of ‘call.’

However, at the time, I did not realize the ’reality’ of this call may be in the distant future.”

A second-career minister, he waited another ten years while God prepared the way for him to attend seminary and receive the prerequisite education to be ordained in the United Church of Christ in 2014. Later, he was also ordained in the Evangelical Association of Reformed and Congregational Christian Churches. Previously, he was a licensed minister.

In 2005, he became the pastor of Shabbona United Church of Christ in Shabbona, Illinois. He served there for 15.5 years before accepting the call to move on to Trinity United Church of Church in Mount Vernon. He retired from Shabbona in September 2020. Last

year, he and Carol headed to Posey County.

“I am an Evangelical Christian who believes in the need for everyone to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I adhere to Evangelical theology, Congregational practice and government, and I believe the Bible is the Word of God,” he emphasizes in his short résumé.

In his “Statement of Christian Beliefs,” he devotes 36 pages detailing what it means to be “Evangelical and Reformed.” Nonetheless, in his 10-page autobiographical paper, he also describes himself as a “denominational mongrel.”

“I call myself a denominational mongrel because I have been a part of many denominations as my career relocated our family to various parts of the country,” Pastor Jim explains. “I have been Evangelical United Brethren (which became the United Methodist), Southern Baptist, Plymouth Brethren, Primitive Methodist, Wesleyan, Charismatic, United Church of Christ, ordained in the Evangelical Association of Reformed and Congregational Christian Churches (EA), and in retirement, we [he and Carol] attend[ed] an African-American Evangelical Covenant Church. In addition, I have attended postsecondary schools that were Southern Baptist, Roman Catholic, and American Baptist. My [fiber optics] engineering career took me throughout the United States. As my family settled in each area, the denomination was not as important as the fellowship and prayer life of the local Church.”

Like many of us discover as we seek God, the path is often circuitous, not straight. As long as we find God, who waits with open arms to receive us, our seeking is not in vain.

Wildeman named 2022 Conservation Officer of the Year

By Pam Robinson

From the start of his early teens, Indiana Conversation Officer Keith Wildeman wanted to be in law enforcement to protect wildlife and the environment. Men in his family were his role models.

His dream realized, Wildeman has recently been

named 2022 District 7 Conservation Officer of the Year. In addition to Posey County, District 7 covers Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Martin, Pike, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties. DNR law enforcement is divided into ten districts statewide.

“I used to hunt with a couple of my uncles. They got me into hunting,” Wildeman recalls. “Grandpa got me into fishing.”

As a result of their influence, Wildeman loves the outdoors. As an Eagle Scout, the Saint Philip native did the landscaping at St. Philip Conservation Club. His childhood wildlife outings and his Eagle Scout project afforded him the opportunity to meet local conservation officers and learn what they did.

He became a conservation officer in 2009. After graduating from Mater Dei in 1998 and attending Purdue University, he initially served in wildlife management at Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area, or FWA, and at LaSalle FWA, beginning in 2003.

The 43-year-old was honored previously for his service as a conservation officer in Starke County. Northern Indiana District 10 named him 2015 Conservation Officer of the Year.

The 2022 District 7 award puts Wildeman in the running for the Pitzer Award. The Pitzer Award is presented to the top overall conservation officer in the state and is selected from award winners in all ten districts. The award is named after Conservation Officer James D. Pitzer, who was fatally shot while investigating illegal hunting activity in Jay County on January 2, 1961.

In his role as conservation officer, Wildeman has excelled beyond his normal duties. In addition, he has served a district armorer, boat accident investigator, background investigator, breath test operator, and field training officer.

He has also played an essential role at the Karl E. Kelley Camp for youth since 2012. The camp teaches youth about conservation of natural resources.

Off-duty, Wildeman doesn’t limit his hunting to Posey County and Hovey Lake FWA. He travels out West to harvest elk, deer, and antelope. He also hunts grouse in Michigan and turkey in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Serving as conservation officer, Wildeman appreciates

“no two days are the same.” He likes the “changing seasons” in hunting from deer season to waterfowl season to turkey season. With the changing seasons comes a welcome change of duties, so he’s always engaged in his work.

As he reflects about the challenges of his job, Wildeman considers public perception of the conversation officer as more positive than the public perception of the police officer. “Just the way law enforcement is right now, we [conservation officers] are better off and are treated better by the public than regular law enforcement. We don’t always see the bad side of things,” he comments. “We’re checking a lot of people and may write a ticket or two, but we do a lot of outreach and education classes. So we get to see a different side of the public, and they see it as well with us.”

Wildeman’s wife, Sara, works in the lab at the Evansville State Police post. Like her husband, she loves her job.

The public shouldn’t be surprised if the dynamic law enforcement duo receives additional awards for their service.

Pastor Jim Allen

Keith Wildeman

Blake Wrobel and Parker Weber enjoyed a few minutes of basketball outside on Sunday afternoon in Wadesville.

Photo by Dave Pearce

Vikings back on track, defeat Tecumseh, Forest Park

By Chris Morlan

Playing one of their best games of the season is what the North Posey boys’ basketball team did last Saturday night at home against Forest Park. Not only did the Vikings win 5838, but they also controlled this game from the tip-off. After one quarter, North Posey led 21-6 and 38-15 at the end of the first half. Forest Park outscored North Posey 25-20 in the second half, but North Posey had a big advantage to win by twenty points.

Kylen Wathen led the Vikings in scoring with a game-high 18 points. Austin Schmitt scored 16 points, and Jackson Graff finished with 10 points. Jace Berg led Forest Park with 11 points. North Posey improved their season record to nine wins and six losses. The Vikings are also 3-3 in the Pocket Athletic Conference. Forest Park’s season record fell to four wins and nine losses, along with a 2-3 record in the PAC.

VARSITY, Saturday, January 14, 2023, at North Posey North Posey 21 17 10 10 — 58 Forest Park 6 7 11 14 — 38

NORTH POSEY (58): C. Schipp 2 2-2 7, L. Stone 0 2-2 2, A. Schmitt 6 4-4 16, J. Graff 3 3-4 10, K. Wathen 7 1-2 18, E. Mansfield 0 2-2 2, K. Gengelbach 0 0-0 0, K. Downey 0 0-0 0, R. Thompson 1 0-0 3

FOREST PARK (38): R. Howard 1 0-0 2, C. Hinson 2 0-0 6, G. Fleck 0 0-0 0, B. Schuler 0 0-0 0, T. Berg 2 0-0 4, R. Wolf 0 0-0 0, J. Berg 4 0-0 11, N. Berg 1 0-0 3, L. Hauser 2 0-0 4, J. Levkan 2 1-2 5, B. Partenheimer 1 0-0 2, K. Jochem 0 1-2 1 3-point field goals: North Posey 6 (K. Wathen 3, J. Graff 1, C. Schipp 1, R. Thompson

1), Forest Park 6 (J. Berg 3, C. Hinson 2, N. Berg 1); Free Throws: North Posey 14-16, Forest Park 2-4; Fouls: North Posey 8, Forest Park 16

Forest Park beat North Posey 58-40 in the junior varsity game. The Rangers led this game from the start of the matchup. Noah Koester and Logan Simmons led the Vikings in scoring with nine points each. Carson Woods, Kaden Gengelbach, and Reece Thompson scored six points apiece. Stone Riecken and Kade Buecher scored two points each.

After losing a close game last Tuesday night at Mount Carmel, the North Posey boys’ basketball team regrouped last Friday night at Tecumseh. North Posey had a big lead after three quarters and led by as much as 18 points. Tecumseh had a good fourth quarter run and outscored the Vikings 31-19. Despite the Braves fourth quarter run, North Posey escaped with the 62-57 win.

Colin Schipp led all scorers in the game with 25 points. Jackson Graff and Kylen Wathen each scored 13 points. Dax Bailey led Tecumseh in scoring with 22 points. Drew DuPont scored 14 points and Chase Jones finished with 10 points.

VARSITY, Friday, January 13, 2023, at Tecumseh North Posey 16 11 16 19 — 62 Tecumseh 4 12 10 31 — 57

NORTH POSEY (62): C. Schipp 6 10-11 25, L. Stone 3 0-2 6, A. Schmitt 0 1-4 1, J. Graff 2 8-10 13, K. Wathen 4 2-4 13, E. Mansfield 2 0-0 4, K. Gengelbach 0 0-0 0

TECUMSEH (57): C. Weisgerber 0 0-0 0,

Mount Vernon swimmers celebrate big activity week

By Trisha L. Lopez

Mount Vernon senior swimmers had a big week last week. The Cats celebrated two Division I college signings on Wednesday and senior night dual wins against Southridge and county rival North Posey for both the boys and girls squads on Thursday.

Seniors Kaleigh Kelley and Sophie Kloppenburg, both multi-sport standouts, were joined on Wednesday by family and friends as they signed their letters of intent to swim at the collegiate level.

Kelley will swim at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. She plans to major in biology with a minor in business with a goal of attending dental school. Kelley is a four-time all conference honoree and two-time Coach Award winner. Kelley has two breaststroke sectional titles and a 200 IM sectional crown. She holds Pocket Athletic Conference records in 100 breaststroke, 200 IM and as a member of the 400 freestyle relay. She was

a member of the state finalist 200 freestyle relay team as well.

“Kaleigh is dialed in and laser-focused when at practice and meets. Without fail, she takes the feedback given and works to perfect the details. She has unlimited potential because she works to 100 percent every day. She is kind and caring with her teammates and takes younger swimmers under her wing as a mentor,” Wildcats Coach Erinn Jankowski said.

Kloppenburg will head to Columbia University in New York. The Ivy League school is the fifth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. She plans to major in sustainable development with a minor in chemistry or politics and hopes to pursue a career in public policy.

Kloppenburg is a three-time sectional champion in the 100 freestyle and a three-

Wildcat defense steps up, rewarded with win over Raiders

By Trisha L. Lopez

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and limited them to one shot. I thought the second half we still got after it defensively, but just didn’t rebound as well and that allowed them to get some second chance opportunities,” Newcomb said.

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obviously been an Achilles Heel for us at times this year, but I thought the first half especially was really, really good,” Mount Vernon Coach Joe Newcomb said.

The Cats limited Southridge (6-7, 2-2 PAC) to just nine points in the second quarter and 20 total points in the first half. Mount Vernon led 48-41 late in the contest, but the Raiders went on a 7-0 run to tie the game. Tied at 50-50 with a minute to go, Mount Vernon stepped up. Junior Nicot Burnett drained a three and freshman Nash Hostetter grabbed a steal to give the hosts the ball back. Junior Jackson Clowers scored to put the Wildcats up 55-50, but Southridge wouldn’t go away quietly. A Raiders three in the closing seconds put the Cats, who have been on the short end in a lot of close games this season, in familiar territory. Late free throws sealed the deal for Mount Vernon and they claimed their fourth win of the season, the team’s first in 2023.

“We really got after the basketball in containing penetration

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“Our guys offensively took great shots and moved the basketball really well. When you have 20 assists on 23 made goals, I think that speaks for itself in regards to ball movement,” Newcomb said.

Clowers led the Cats with 17 points, two assists, 11 rebounds and a steal. He was joined in double digit scoring by fellow junior Logan Dutkiewicz (13 points, two assists and two rebounds) and Burnett (11 points, nine assists, five rebounds and one steal).

“Logan Dutkiewicz played confidently and did a really nice job on the offensive end. Jackson Clowers was really good on both ends of the floor. He crashed the glass really hard and had a double-double,” Newcomb said.

Team leading scorer Burnett, who has averaged 16.8 points per game this season, may have had the best outing of his junior campaign, Newcomb said.

“He didn’t score as many points as he has in some other

Mount Vernon basketball leaned on its defense early and relied on clutch shots down the stretch to pick up a 58-55 Pocket Athletic Conference victory against Southridge at home on Friday.

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Mount Vernon wrestler Hannah West, a junior, was given a hero’s welcome when she returned home over the weekend from the Indiana State Wrestling Tournament. Hannah achieved her third straight state wrestling title. Phot by Garry Beeson

North Posey junior Kylen Wathen had a break-out game on Saturday against Forest Park, helping the Vikings take apart the Forest Park Rangers. Here, he is fouled in Friday evening’s game at Tecumseh. Photo by Dave Pearce

Mount Vernon senior Kaleigh Kelley makes her way toward the finish line in another first-place finish during swimming action this week. Photo by Garry Beeson.

Mount Vernon’s Logan Dutkiewicz goes up for two during this week’s big Wildcat PAC win over Southridge.. Photo by Garry Beeson.

Lady Vikings must find a way to finish as postseason nears

By Chris Morlan

Postseason is about three weeks away across the state of Indiana. North Posey has some tuning up to do prior to the upcoming playoffs. Last Tuesday night, the Heritage Hills Lady Patriots traveled to play at North Posey. The Lady Patriots played a great first half beating the Lady Vikings 32-14. Heritage Hills went on to win 55-40. North Posey did play a better second half outscoring the Lady Patriots 26-23, but the game was too far out of reach for the Lady Vikings.

Rylie Schipp and Jenna McDowell led the Lady Patriots in scoring with 13 points each. Olivia Susnjara scored 12 points and Liz Gogel with 10 points for Heritage Hills. Ashton Elpers led the Lady Vikings in scoring with eight points. Elle Jo Johnson and Jaz Ward each scored seven points. For the season, North Posey’s record fell to six wins and six losses. Heritage Hills improved to 10-6.

VARSITY, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at North Posey North Posey 5 9 15 11 — 40 Heritage Hills 15 17 11 12 — 55

NORTH POSEY (40): M. Luigs 2 0-0 5, A. Elpers 3 1-2 8, A. Heath 1 1-4

3, A. Blankenship 3 0-0 6, E. Weatherholt 0 1-2 1, L. Kihn 1 0-0 3, J. Ward 3 1-1 7, E. Johnson 3 0-0 7

HERITAGE HILLS (55): Schipp 4 4-4 13, Susnjara 3 6-6 12, Probus 0 0-0 0, McDowell 4 2-2 13, Tempel 1 0-0 2, Litherland 1 3-4 5, Bell 0 0-0 0, Gogel 4 1-2 10

3-point field goals: North Posey 4 (A. Elpers 1, M. Luigs 1, E. Johnson 1, L. Kihn 1), Heritage Hills 5 (McDowell 3, Schipp 1, Gogel 1); Free Throws: North Posey 4-9, Heritage Hills 1618; Fouls: North Posey 14, Heritage Hills 13

The Lady Vikings beat Heritage Hills 38-22 in the junior varsity game. North Posey jumped out to a 12-3 lead after one quarter and extended their lead to 19-8 at the halftime break. In the second half, North Posey maintained their lead and went on to win this game by sixteen points.

Kyleigh Bender led the Lady Vikings in scoring with a game-high 11 points. Addie Murphy scored seven points, Laney Owens with seven points, Jenna Wehmer with four points, Ava Crawford with four points, Mackenzie Mills with three points, and Katelyn Seibert with two points.

North Posey played another home game last Thursday

night against the Evansville Mater Dei Lady Wildcats. The Lady Vikings had a rough time in the first quarter getting things to go their way. With three minutes left in the first quarter, Mater Dei led 10-3. North Posey made it a game and got within two points at 24-22 to end the first half.

The third quarter was controlled by the Lady Vikings. With under a minute remaining in the third quarter, North Posey took the lead at 33-31 when Elle Jo Johnson drained a three-point basket. That lead was short lived as the Wildcats took over the game from that point and stopped North Posey from taking advantage of the score again. Mater Dei won 48-39. For the season, the Lady Wildcats improved to nine wins and ten losses. North Posey fell to 6-7 on the year.

Lauren Kihn and Elle Jo Johnson led the Lady Vikings in scoring with nine points each. Ashleigh Blankenship scored six points. For the Lady Wildcats, they were led in scoring by Brylee Delano with a game-high 14 points. Molly Schmitt and Kate Wenger scored nine points apiece.

VARSITY, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at North Posey North Posey 9 13 11 6 — 39

Mater Dei 15 9 9 15 — 48

NORTH POSEY (39): M. Luigs 2 1-2 5, A. Elpers 1 1-1 3, A. Heath 1 0-0 2, A. Blankenship 2 2-2 6, E. Weatherholt 2 0-1 4, L. Kihn 3 1-2 9, J. Ward 0 1-2 1, E. Johnson 2 3-6 9

MATER DEI (48): K. Frey 2 0-0 4, M. Schmitt 3 0-0 9, C. Turner 1 4-4 6, B. Delano 4 5-8 14, K. Wenger 1 7-8 9, A. Boots 1 0-0 2, K. Gerth 1 0-0 2, A. Baumann 1 0-0 2

3-point field goals: North Posey 4 (E. Johnson 2, L. Kihn 2), Mater Dei 4 (M. Schmitt 3, B. Delano 1);

Free Throws: North Posey 9-16, Mater Dei 14-18; Fouls: North Posey 15, Mater Dei 13

The North Posey junior varsity team defeated Mater Dei 42-26. North Posey was down 6-0 to start this game.

The Lady Vikings called a timeout to regroup. From that point, North Posey took over the game to coast to a victory over the Wildcats.

Kyleigh Bender finished with a game-high 18 points. Addie Murphy played well and scored 13 points. Katelyn Seibert finished with four points, Laney Owens with three points, Jenna Wehmer with two points, and Ava Crawford with two points.

The Lady Vikings played at Pike Central last Saturday afternoon. North Posey led the entire way and defeated the Lady Chargers 66-31 to improve their season record to seven wins and seven losses. The Vikings are also 3-5 in the Pocket Athletic Conference. Pike Central had their season record fall to 4-16 and 1-9 in the PAC.

Mallory Luigs, Ashleigh Blankenship, and Elle Jo Johnson each scored 11 points for the Lady Vikings. Kahle Young led the Lady Chargers in scoring with 16 points.

VARSITY, Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Pike

Lady Wildcats fight but fall in 2 games

By Trisha L. Lopez

The Lady Wildcats fell to Pocket Athletic Conference rivals Tecumseh on Tuesday and Heritage Hills on Saturday.

Mount Vernon (1-16) struggled to contain the defending Class A state champion Lady Braves on the road on Tuesday. Tecumseh (6-12) took a 40-9 lead into the half en route to a 66-17 win.

Junior Arlissa Sharber led the way for the Cats with four points, three assists and five rebounds. Senior Lera Wilson had four points, two assists and three rebounds. Senior Bailey Cox had four points, three rebounds and one steal. Junior Molly Jones had two points and one rebound. Junior Cora Bell had two points, two rebounds and two steals.

Mount Vernon’s junior varsity team was defeated by the Lady Braves, 35-24.

Sophomore Addison Chilton had 12 points, three rebounds and two steals. Other scorers were: freshman Hannah McNeece, four points, seven assists, five rebounds and two steals; sophomore Livi Robles, four points, one assist, two rebounds and five steals; sophomore Kyra Rainey, two points, one assist, five rebounds and one steal; and freshman Maiya Jones, two points.

Mount Vernon’s varsity battled Heritage Hills, but couldn’t overcome the Lady Patriots (12-6) at Lincoln City on Saturday

Central North Posey 17 22 13 14 — 66 Pike Central 9 8 4 10 — 31

NORTH POSEY (66): M. Luigs 4 1-2 11, A. Elpers 1 5-6 7, A. Heath 3 1-1 7, A. Blankenship 4 2-2 11, E. Weatherholt 3 2-2 9, L. Kihn 1 0-0 3, E. Johnson 3 2-2 11, K. Bender 0 0-0 0, J. Wehmer 0 0-0 0, A. Crawford 1 0-0 2, L. Owens 1 0-0 2, A. Murphy 1 0-0 3

PIKE CENTRAL (31): B. Mills 2 2-6 7, Ka. Young 5 4-4 K. Willis 0 1-3 1, A. Whitehead 1 0-2 2, Ke. Young 0 0-0 0, M. Fiscus 0 0-0 0, T. Aetera 1 0-0 3, L. Taylor 1 0-2 2, S. Meadows 0 0-0 0, T. Fiscus 0 0-0 0, P. Haycraft 0 0-0 0, D. Welch 0 0-0 0

3-point field goals: North Posey 9 (E. Johnson 3, M. Luigs 2, L. Kihn 1, E. Weatherholt 1, A. Blankenship 1, A. Murphy 1), Pike

Central 4 (Ka. Young 2, B. Mills 1, T. Aetera 1); Free Throws: North Posey 13-15, Pike Central 7-17; Fouls: North Posey 16, Pike Central 16

The junior varsity Lady Vikings beat the Lady Chargers 51-20 in the opening game last Saturday at Pike Central. After one quarter, North Posey led big 17-2. At the end of the first half, North Posey led 27-9. The Lady Vikings shutout the Lady Chargers from scoring in the fourth quarter (15-0) to post the win.

Addie Murphy led the Lady Vikings in scoring with 14 points. Ava Crawford scored eight points, followed by Katelyn Seibert with six points, Mackenzie Mills with six points, Jenna Wehmer with six points, Kyleigh Bender with five points, Laney Owens with four points, and Courtney Helfert with two points.

North Posey Junior High teams enjoy experience

(Boys Eighth Grade) Boonville 47, North Posey 13: The Junior High eighth grade boys’ basketball team played at home against the Boonville Pioneers last Monday night. This matchup was totally controlled by the Pioneers winning 47-13. At the end of the first half, Boonville led 22-9.

Boonville outscored North Posey 25-4 in the second half in the Viking loss. Brayden Compton led the Vikings in scoring with four points. Brody Fehn, Carter Schickel, and Ashton Reidford scored three points apiece.

(Boys Seventh Grade) North Posey 34, Boonville 23: The Vikings maintained the lead for all four quarters in this 34-23 win over the Pioneers. Dylan Murphy led the Vikings in scoring with a game-high 12 points. Brennon Reich finished with eight points, Liam Kerby with five points, Levi Koester with four points, Will Barton with three points, and Bret Buecher with two points.

Boys Eighth Grade) North Posey 50, Pike Central 14: The eighth grade Vikings destroyed the Chargers 50-14. This game was out of reach of the Chargers after one quarter with the Vikings leading 21-1. North Posey also outscored Pike Central 14-0 in the third quarter for the win.

Brayden Compton led all scorers in the game with 20 points. Trevor Sikes scored seven points, Drake Schweizer with six points, Brody Fehn with six points, David Nenneker with three points, Carter Schickel with two points, Easton Robinson with two points, Will Bippus with two points, and Lennox Stone with two points.

(Boys Seventh Grade) North Posey 44, Pike Central 24: The Vikings took an early 16-6 lead after one quarter and finished the first half with a 22-12 advantage. North Posey outscored the Chargers 14-3 in the third quarter to extend their lead to 36-15 and went on to win by twenty points.

Dylan Murphy led the Vikings in scoring with a game-high 16 points. Brennon Reich scored ten points, Will Barton finish with six points, Parker Magill with six points, Drew Stocker with four points, and Levi Koester with two points.

(Boys Eighth Grade) Haubstadt 49, North Posey 9: Last Thursday night, the Vikings faced a very good Haubstadt squad. North Posey struggled to make baskets in this matchup and lost by the final score of 49-9. Reid Kihn led the Vikings in scoring with three points. Braydon Compton and Ashton Reidford each scored two points. Trevor Sikes and Easton Robinson each scored one point.

(Boys Eighth Grade) North Posey 39, Tell City 23: The Viking eighth graders played against Tell City in their first game of the Tell City Tournament and defeated the Marksmen 39-23. North Posey outscored Tell City 18-2 in the third quarter to guarantee the win. Brayden Compton led the Vikings in scoring with 12 points. Reid Kihn scored seven points, Carter Schickel with five points, Trevor Sikes with five points, Easton Robinson with four points, Brody Fehn with four points, and Drake Schweizer with three points.

By Chris Morlan

North Posey seventh and eighth grade boys’ basketball teams played Boonville and Pike Central each at home last Monday and Tuesday nights. Then the Vikings played at Haubstadt last Thursday evening. The eighth Viking boys’ team also played at the Tell City Tournament last Saturday.

Lady Viking freshman Addie Murphy looks for an open teammate during the reserve team’s lop-sided win over Mater Dei this week. Photo by Dave Pearce

Arlissa Sharber puts up a shot in basketball action for the Wildcats this week. Photo by Garry Beeson

Lady Viking freshman Mallory Luigs turns the corner on her Mater Dei defender during action this week. The Vikings fought valiantly but came up a little short. Photo by Dave Pearce

North Posey wrestlers finish eighth at IHSWCA team state

By Chris Morlan

The Viking wrestling team competed at the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association team state duals last Saturday at Brownsburg. North Posey was unranked going into the Class 1A tournament. There first opponent was West Central, and the Vikings won 39-29 to secure and lockup a placing spot. North Posey lost the last three duals but finished the state tournament as the eighth best team in Class 1A.

The top wrestlers for the Vikings during the team state duals were Reece Terhune in the 195-pound weight class going undefeated at 4-0. Gavin Wheeler went 3-0 in the 120-pound weight class. Freshman Myles Belt finished 3-1 and wrestled in the 106 and 113-pound weight classes. Lander Shelby finished 2-1 wrestling in the 160 and 170-pound weight classes.

(Championship Round One) North Posey 39, West Central 29:

220: A. Stinson (WC) won by forfeit; 285: B. Beiswangler (WC) def T. Gammon (NP) by dec

6-5; 106: K. Baehl (NP) won by forfeit; 113: M. Belt (NP) def C. Nuest (WC) by fall (1:30); 120: G. Wheeler (NP) def I. Williams (WC) by fall (0:50); 126: J. Rowe (WC) def R. Wheeler (NP) by MD 18-9; 132: H. Fritz (WC) def T. Mauck (NP) by MD 10-0; 138: T. Martin (NP) def J. Rodriguez (WC) by dec 7-6; 145: Z. Rodriguez (WC) won by forfeit; 152: K. Brown (NP) def D. Peter (WC) by fall (3:55); 160: W. Gamblin (NP) def J. Pilarski (WC) by dec 6-2; 170: L. Shelby (NP) def C. Tarr (WC) by fall (0:48); 182: Z. Gilger (WC) def B Kortz (NP) by fall (0:46); 195: R. Terhune (NP) def B. Hughes (WC) by dec 6-2.

(Quarterfinals) Tell City 51, North Posey 22: 285: T. Gammon (NP) won by forfeit; 106: K. Baehl (NP) def C. Ames (TC) by MD 154; 113: W. Hagedorn (TC) def M. Belt (NP) by fall (0:33); 120: G. Wheeler (NP) def A. Billow (TC) by fall (0:26); 126: C. Stephens (TC) def R. Wheeler (NP) by fall (0:14); 132: C. Hammack (TC) def T. Mauck (NP) by fall (3:13);

138: K. Glenn (TC) won by forfeit; 145: B. Lain (TC) def T. Martin (NP) by dec 6-1; 152: T. Dupont (TC) def W. Gamblin (NP) by fall (2:34); 160: L. Terry (TC) def L. Shelby (NP) by fall (1:11); 170: N. Terry (TC) won by forfeit; 182: E. Schranger (TC) def B. Kortz (NP) by fall (1:52); 195: R. Terhune (NP) def N. Hoskinson (TC) by fall (1:04).

(Consolation Round 2) Prairie Heights 50, North Posey 30: 106: M Belt (NP) def K. Fernandez (PH) by fall (1:41); 113: J. Kreese (PH) def K. Baehl (NP) by fall (3:54); 120: G. Wheeler (NP) def B. Bass (PH) by fall (3:58); 126: K. Glasgo (PH) def R. Wheeler (NP) by fall (0:54); 132: Brody Hagelwood (PH) def T. Mauck (NP) by TF 172; 138: Brock Hagelwood (PH) def T. Martin (NP) by dec 9-3; 145: R. Searbaugh (PH) def K. Brown (NP) by fall (1:23); 152: K. Lounsbury (PH) def W. Gamblin (NP) by fall (3:15); 160: M. Levitz (PH) won by forfeit; 170: L. Shelby (NP) def J. Jackson (PH) by fall (3:03); 182: P.

Sheets (PH) def B. Kortz (NP) by fall (1:39); 195: R. Terhune (NP) def C. Pratt (PH) by fall (3:43); 220: J. Flores (PH) won by forfeit; 285: T. Gammon (NP) def C. Keeslar (PH) by fall (0:51).

(Seventh Place Match) Bluffton 40, North Posey 34: 106: M. Belt (NP) def W. Frettinger (B) by fall (1:06); 113: L. Johns (B) def K. Baehl (NP) by fall (1:30); 120: Double Forfeit; 126: R. Wheeler (NP) def B. Osborne (B) by fall (1:40); 132: T. Mauck def K. Simpson (B) by fall (2:30); 138: T. Martin (NP) def G. Sawyer (B) by fall (0:43); 145: B. Lewis (B)won by forfeit; 152: Lorne Kahn (B) def K. Brown (NP) by fall (0:27); 160: W. Gamblin (NP) def C. Castanada (B) by MD 13-4; 170: Levi Kahn (B) won by forfeit; 182: A. King (B) def B. Kortz (NP) by fall (0:26); 195: R. Terhune (NP) def C. Rogness (B) by fall (5:38); 220: L. Gehrett (B) won by forfeit; 285: J. Cruz (B) def T. Gammon (NP) by MD 10-2.

North Posey swimmers place well at Tell City triangular

By Chris Morlan

The Viking boys and girls swim teams traveled to Tell City for a triangular meet between the Marksmen and the South Spencer Rebels last Wednesday night. Every North Posey swimmer placed at this event. Not only did they place but North Posey won five of the races.

As for the team scores in the girls’ meet, Tell City won with 157 points. South Spencer came in second place with 92 points, and North Posey in third place with 30 points. In the boys’ meet, Tell City won with 99 points, South Spencer in second place with 94 points, and North Posey in third place with 31 points.

There were twenty-three races at this meet. North Posey only competed in eleven of those races. The Vikings placed in all eleven of those races. Not bad at all for this being the Vikings first season as a swim team.

Sophia Stone won both of her races. Stone

won the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:26.40 and she won the 100-yard fly with a time of 1:07.58. Izzy Walden won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:20.39. Noah Walden won two races. Walden won the 200yard individual medley with a time of 2:19.64 and he also won the 100-yard fly with a time of 1:01.49.

Isaac Holder placed second in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:29.92 and finished third in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:20.52. Aubree Beyer placed second in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 27.78 seconds and finished third in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:33.70. Braeden Harp finished second in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:26.80 and placed fourth in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 31.45 seconds.

Last Saturday morning, the North Posey boys’ and girls’ swim teams competed in a qua-

druple meet at Boonville High School. Along with North Posey and Boonville, other teams participating at this event were Forest Park and Southridge.

In the team scores for the girls’ meet, Boonville won with 253 points. Forest Park finished second with 159 points, North Posey placed third with 86 points, and Southridge in fourth place with 69 points. For the boys’ team scores, Boonville won the meet with 354 points. Forest Park placed second with 160 points, North Posey finished third with 70 points, and Southridge came in fourth place with 46 points.

There were 22 swim races at this meet. North Posey competed in 10 of those events. The Vikings combined placed in all ten of those races.

Of those ten races, North Posey won four of them, along with three second place finishes, and three third places.

For the girls, Sophia Stone won both of her

races. Stone won the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 26.43 seconds, and she also won the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 59.54 seconds.

Izzy Walden won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:21.80. Walden also placed second in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:23.34.

Aubree Beyer finished second in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:51.88. Beyer also placed in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:34.17.

On the boys’ side, Noah Walden won the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 25.33 seconds. Walden also placed second in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:00.43. Isaac Holder finished third in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:30.31 and third in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:15.71. Elijah King finished fifth in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:42.36, and seventh in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 40.73 seconds.

JH Vikings face Carmi after a long break from basketball

By Chris Morlan

After a long Christmas break from school and from playing a contested basketball game. Both boys’ and girls’ teams from North Posey Junior High were in action last Wednesday night against Carmi. The boys team went to Carmi and the girls team stayed at home to play the Lady Bulldogs.

(Boys Seventh Grade) North Posey 45, Carmi 23: The Junior High boys’ basketball team played at Carmi, Illinois last Wednesday night. North Posey jumped out to a 14-6 lead after one quarter. The Vikings extended their lead to 19 points at 3011 at the end of the first half. At the end of the third quarter, North Posey continued to build some space between their opponent and led 41-15. The Vikings went on to win 45-23.

Dylan Murphy led the Vikings in scoring with a game-high 25 points. Brennon Reich finished with seven points. Lane Young scored three points. Levi Koester, Will Barton, Bret Buecher, Liam Kerby, and Parker Magill each scored two points.

(Girls Eighth Grade) North Posey 37, Carmi 17: The eighthgrade girls were down early in this game at 6-4. North Posey put the pieces together in the second quarter and ended the first half with a 16-10 lead. The Lady Vikings outscored Carmi 21-7 in the second half to win by the final score of 37-17.

Taryn Wilson led the Lady Vikings in scoring with a gamehigh 18 points. Jocelyn Tuley scored six points. Chloe Kirchoff finished with five points. Kayla Lindenschmidt scored four points, followed by Makayla Rogers with three points, and Addi

Doubler with two points.

(Girls Seventh Grade) Carmi 32, North Posey 31: The Lady Vikings lost a heartbreaker 32-31 last Wednesday night. Carmi led 7-2 after one quarter. At the end of the first half, Carmi kept their lead at 12-6. North Posey got back in the game in the third quarter outscoring Carmi 11-5 to tie this matchup at 17-17. In the fourth quarter, Carmi escaped with a one-point win.

Chloe Kirchoff led the Lady Vikings in scoring with ten points. Adryanna Sisk scored eight points. Braelyn Barrett finished with five points. Izzy Hallam and Paxtyn Gibbs each scored four points.

(Boys Eighth Grade) Carmi 38, North Posey 36: On a road game at Carmi last Wednesday night was the North Posey eighth grade basketball team. The Vikings led after the first and third quarters but when time expired in the fourth quarter. Carmi beat North Posey by two points.

Carter Schickel led the Vikings in scoring with 10 points. Will Bippus finished with eight points. Trevor Sikes scored five points, followed by Brody Fehn with four points, Reid Kihn with four points, Drake Schweizer with three points, and Ethan Ashby with two points.

(Boys Seventh Grade) North Posey 44, St. James 25: North Posey was the seventh-grade team played at home last Thursday night against St. James. This matchup went in St. James direction in the first half 16-15. North Posey closed out the second half outscoring St. James 29-9 to coast to a 44-25 win.

Dylan Murphy led the way for the Vikings with 17 points. Lane Young finished with eight points. Brennon Reich scored six points, followed by Will Barton with four points, Drew Stocker with four points, Tyler Arnold with three points, and Parker Magill with two points.

(Girls) North Posey 23, St. James 20: In a combined seventh and eighth grade game, the Lady Vikings won this matchup by three points. North Posey led 4-0 after one quarter. St. James finished the first half tying the game at 10-10. North Posey regained the lead at 20-16 at the end of the third quarter. The Lady Vikings escaped the fourth quarter and got the victory.

Chloe Kirchoff led the Lady Vikings with eight points. Sarah Goedde scored four points, Izzy Hallam with three points, Taryn Wilson with two points, Paxtyn Gibbs with two points, Gabbi Cooper with two points, and Jocelyn Tuley with two points.

(Boys Eighth Grade) North Posey 57, St. James 20: This matchup was totally controlled by the Vikings from the tip-off. North Posey led 19-4 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 25-8 at the end of the first half. The Vikings outscored St. James 29-12 in the second half to get the win.

Brayden Compton led the Vikings in scoring with a gamehigh 14 points. Brody Fehn finished with 13 points. David Nenneker scored six points, Easton Robinson with five points, Will Bippus with four points, and Drake Schweizer with three points.

Carter Schickel, Ethan Ashby, Trevor Sikes, Reid Kihn, Ashton Reidford, and Lennox Stone each scored two points.

Mount Vernon reserves battle to gain pair of Dec. 17 wins

By Trisha L. Lopez Mount

Vernon’s junior varsity boys basketball team claimed a pair of victories during the holiday break, defeating Salem and Eastern Pekin at home on Tuesday, December 27.

The Wildcats opened Tuesday’s double header with a morning matchup against Salem. The Cats took a 25-21 lead into the half, but the Lions started the third quarter on a tear and tied the contest within the first 90 seconds of play. Mount Vernon freshman Meyer Robb answered to put Mount Vernon back on top, but the Cats lead was immediately challenged by a bucket from Salem freshman Charles Dean. Robb drew a foul on the hosts’ next possession and hit one of two free throws to regain the lead, 28-27. A pair of free throws by Lions sophomore Nick Ingram gave Salem its first lead of the second half, 2928 with 4:28 to go in the third.

The Wildcats weren’t going anywhere, however. Robb drove the court and scored and Mount Vernon sophomore Nate Howard grabbed a defensive rebound on the other end of the floor to set up Robb again. Up 32-29, Robb snagged a steal but the Cats couldn’t convert and the Lions came away with the ball. A steal by Howard shifted the tide. Howard was fouled shooting and hit both free throws to extend Mount Vernon’s lead 34-29.

Salem added a bucked, a deuce from sophomore Jackson Brough, to break a two minute scoring drought. Howard responded with a triple to put the Wildcats up 37-31. Howard added three more points on a three-point play with 1:31 to go in the third. The Lions got the ball back to close out the period, but Clowers blocked the shot. Neither team was able to score and the Wildcats entered the final quarter up 40-31.

Robb opened the quarter with a steal and dish to Clowers. The Lions couldn’t get a shot to fall and junior Aaron Weiss came up with the rebound. Freshman Logan Clowers connected with Weiss to give Mount Vernon a 44-31 lead with 6:21 to go. Dean scored to slow the Wildcats momentum and followed that

up with a steal on the other end of the floor. Lions sophomore Seth Ponsford was fouled and went to the line to shoot a pair of free throws, but missed both and Howard hauled in the rebound.

The Lions got another chance, courtesy of a picked off pass by Ponsford. Freshman Evan Lloyd drew a foul and hit his first free throw, but missed the second and Bryce Clowers came away with the rebound for Mount Vernon. The Cats couldn’t convert and a pair of free throws by Salem sophomore Nike Ingram closed the gap to seven. Weiss answered with a bucket, but a steal and score by Ingram on Mount Vernon’s next possession kept the Lions in the game. Weiss scored again. Ingram responded with a triple that shrank Mount Vernon’s lead, 48-42, with 1:37 left to play. Bryce Clowers snagged a steal with 45 seconds to go and the Cats found Logan Clowers who drew a foul and went to the line for a one and bonus. He hit the first, but missed the second. The Lions came away with a rebound and an-

other bucket for Ingram. Back and forth free throws for both teams followed as the clock ticked away, but the Cats held on and claimed a 54-45 win.

Mount Vernon squared off against Eastern Pekin Tuesday evening.

Both squads battled through the first quarter and were tied 11-11 with 58.5 seconds to go. A basket by junior Reece Wineinger gave the Musketeers the edge, but Robb scored to tie the game at 13-13. Eastern freshman Brody Temple reclaimed the lead for the visitors. Mount Vernon was held at bay on its next possession, but a steal by Robb gave the Cats the ball back. Bryce Clowers grabbed an offensive rebound and was fouled on the put-back. He missed the first, but drained the second free throw, shrinking the Musketeers lead to a point.

Mount Vernon’s defense stepped up. Clowers swarmed Eastern’s ball handlers and forced a deflection out of bounds. Eastern got a shot off, but it missed the mark and Howard came away with a rebound. Clowers connected with Weiss underneath with

3:45 to go in the half to give the Cats a 16-15 edge. Mount Vernon was relentless. A fivesecond call turnover gave the Wildcats the ball back and Robb found junior Ryan Kelley for a triple from the corner. Robb picked a Musketeer’s pocket and dished the ball to junior Jacob Swartz and the Wildcats went ahead 21-15. Kelley got in on the thievery 20 seconds later. Clowers scored and the Wildcats lead grew to eight. Eastern scored just once more in the half… a bucket by 6’8” sophomore Aiden Miller…but couldn’t hold the Wildcats, who closed out the half with a three-point play by Robb and a 26-17 lead.

Bryce Clowers started the second half with a steal and score to stretch Mount Vernon’s advantage to double digits, but Miller answered. Robb drove to the hoop and scored, putting Mount Vernon on top 30-19. Eastern responded with a bucket by 6’4” freshman Brody Temple. Clowers threw ice on the Musketeers hopes with a triple. An Eastern turnover led to another basket for Robb and Mount Vernon took

a 35-21 lead. Wineinger scored to cut the lead to 12, but Logan Clowers drove into the paint and drew a foul from Temple. He missed the first free throw, but hit the second. A bucket by Wineinger followed. Kelley drew a foul and hit the first of two free throws. Miller grabbed the rebound for Eastern and sophomore Landon Rose stepped up with three to cut the Cats lead to nine with 1:22 to go in the quarter.

Logan Clowers was fouled and hit the first of two free throws.Mount Vernon got the ball back with 25 seconds remaining in the third quarter,but couldn’t score and finished the period with a 38-28 lead.

Neither team had much luck in the early going of the fourth quarter, but Mount Vernon made up for lost time quickly. Robb scored with 5:52 remaining. Kelley came up with a steal and found Bryce Clowers for a layup to give the Wildcats a 42-28 lead. The Musketeers turned the ball over and Mount Vernon capitalized with a

bucket by Robb. Temple answered, but Kelley hit a jumper on the other end of the floor. Back to back scores by Miller…a deuce off of an inbound pass and a three-point play a minute later…chipped away at the Cats lead. Free throws by freshman Conner Cleek brought the visitors to within nine points with 3:15 to go, but a triple by Kelley dashed Eastern’s hopes and Mount Vernon ended the contest with a 53-41 win.

Robb led the Cats with 23 points, five assists, four rebounds and seven steals. Bryce Clowers had 12 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals. Kelley had nine points, two assists, three rebounds and four steals. Swartz had four points,one assist and one rebound. Weiss had three points, 5 rebounds and one block. Logan Clowers had two points, one assist, four rebounds and one steal.

No stats were available for the Salem game at the time this story was written.

North Posey’s Kylen Wathen had

best game of the year against For-

points.

NORTH POSEY

wrestling title over

Viking swimmers win 10 events in dual at South Spencer

By Chris Morlan

North Posey boys’ and girls’ swim teams competed in a dual meet against the South Spencer Rebels last Monday night. In the girls’ competition, South Spencer beat North Posey 110-34. For the boys’ meet, South Spencer beat the Vikings 81-50.

Out of the 25 events, North Posey competed in 13 of the races. Of those 13 races, the Vikings won ten of those events. Sophia Stone, Izzy Walden, and Noah Walden each won two individual races. Aubree Beyer and Isaac Holder each won one individual race.

Stone won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:10.66. In the 100-yard breaststroke, Stone won that race with a time of 1:18.43. Izzy Walden won the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:48.65. Walden also won the 100-yard fly with a time of 1:25.39.

Aubree Beyer won the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:02.68. Beyer also placed second in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:16.46.

Noah Walden won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:58.42. Walden also won the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:05.25. The Viking boys relay team of Walden, Elijah King, Isaac Holder, and Braeden Harp won the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 2:14.20. The same relay team also won the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:58.91.

Isaac Holder won the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:19.52. Holder also placed second in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:04.01. Braeden Harp finished second in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:29.22 and second in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 30.88 seconds. Elijah King placed fourth in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 35.67 seconds and fourth in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:31.43.

North Posey swim teams competed at the Deaconess Aquatic Center last Tuesday night against Mount Vernon, Evansville Reitz, Evansville Bosse, and Evansville Harrison. Mount Vernon girls won the team scores with 209 points. Evansville Reitz in second place with 151 points, Evansville Bosse finished third with 39 points, North Posey in fourth place with 34 points, and Evansville Harrison in fifth place with 10 points.

For the boys’ competition, Evansville Reitz won the team scores with 161 points. Mount Vernon finished second with 140 points, North Posey placed third with 59 points, Evansville Bosse in fourth place with 25 points, and Evansville Harrison in fifth place with 13 points.

Individually, for the girls’ team, Sophia Stone placed second in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 56.90 seconds. Stone also placed third in the 100yard backstroke with a time of 1:07.41. Aubree Beyer placed third in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:23.29. Beyer also placed third in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 28.14 seconds. Izzy Walden finished third in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6:20.47. Walden also placed sixth in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:30.76.

The boys’ team had Noah Walden place second in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of

2:15.79. Walden also finished second in the 100yard freestyle with a time of 55.34 seconds. Isaac Holder placed fourth in the 100-yard fly with a time of 1:25.25 and sixth in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:31.04.

Braeden Harp placed fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:27.60 and sixth in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 30.70 seconds. Elijah King finished fourth in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:40.92 and tenth in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 37.33 seconds.

The Viking boys’ relay teams placed third in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 2:12.57 and third in 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 2:07.87. Participating in both relays were Noah Walden, Elijah King, Braeden Harp, and Isaac Holder.

North Posey competed in two dual matches last Thursday night at Mount Vernon High School. In their first dual competition, both boys’ and girls’ teams went against Southridge Raiders. In their second dual, the Viking swim teams went against Mount Vernon Wildcats

The Viking boys defeated Southridge 38-10. North Posey boys lost to Mount Vernon 66-13. For the girls, Southridge defeated North Posey 51-24 and the Lady Vikings lost to Mount Vernon 69-16. There were four school swimming records broken by North Posey. The Viking boys 200-yard medley relay team of Elijah King, Issac Holder, Noah Walden, and Braeden Harp. Sophia Stone is the new school record holder in the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard butterfly. Izzy Walden broke the school record for the 500-yard freestyle.

Placing in their events for North Posey were the boys 200-yard medley relay of King, Holder, Walden, and Harp with a time of 2:11.16. This same group of boys also placed third in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:59.82.

Izzy Walden placed third in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:20.78 and finished second in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6:12.07. Walden knocked off eight seconds in this race off her personal best time. Sophia Stone placed second in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:24.81. Stone also finished second in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1:06.27. Aubree finished second in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 27.93 seconds. Beyer also placed second in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:02.56.

Noah Walden placed second in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 25.35 seconds. Walden also finished third in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:11.96. Isaac Holder tied for second place in the 200-yard freestyle with a personal best time of 2:28.04. Holder also finished fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:19.93.

Braeden Harp placed third in the 100-yard freestyle with a new personal best time of 1:12.44. Harp also placed fourth in the 100-yard backstroke with a personal best time of 1:34.44. Elijah King finished third in the 50-yard freestyle with a personal best time of 33.01 seconds. King also had a personal best in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:35.25.

Sophia Stone is on the blocks as she prepares to swim a leg in one of the relays during Vikings swimming action this week. Photo by Ella Galvin

Noah Walden competes for the North Posey Vikings’ first-year team during a recent meet at Mount Vernon. Photo by Ella Galvin

3-point field goals: North Posey

1-2

(C. Schipp 3, K. Wathen 3, J. Graff 1), Tecumseh 4 (D. Bailey 3, Drew DuPont 1); Free Throws: North Posey 21-31, Tecumseh 5-10; Fouls: North Posey 12, Tecumseh 19 North Posey junior varsity team defeated Tecumseh 4030 in the opening game of the night. The Vikings led 22-13 at the half and 31-17 after three quarters for the win. Noah Koester led the Vikings in scoring with 10 points. Carson Woods scored eight points, followed by Stone Riecken with six points, Kaden Gengelbach with five points, Logan Sim-

mons with five points, Reece Thompson with five points, and Kade Buecher with one point.

The North Posey boys’ basketball team traveled to Mount Carmel last Tuesday night to play the Golden Aces at the Hill Top. North Posey led 10-9 after one quarter. Mount Carmel took over this contest in the second and third quarters outscoring the Vikings 33-24.

The Vikings fought back in the fourth quarter and got within one point with seconds remaining in the game. North Posey had a few opportunities to win this game and lost 5049. With the loss, North Posey’s four game win streak was snapped. For the season, North Posey now has seven wins and six losses. Mount Carmel improved to 11-7. Another factor in the loss was North Posey missed over half of their free throws as a team.

Mount Carmel was led in scoring by Gavin Smith with a game-high 24 points. Gage Kinnard scored 14 points and Blayne Sisson with 10 points for the Golden Aces. Leading the Vikings in scoring was Jackson Graff with 17 points. Colin Schipp finished with 12 points. Schipp scored seven of his twelve points in the fourth quarter.

VARSITY, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Mount Carmel

North Posey 10 12 12 15 — 49

Mount Carmel 9 16 17 8 — 50

NORTH POSEY (49): C. Schipp 5 1-2 12, L. Stone 3 0-0

6, A. Schmitt 2 1-2 5, J. Graff 7 1-3 17, K. Wathen 2 0-0 4, E. Mansfield 0 0-0 0, K. Gengelbach 2 0-0 5

MOUNT CARMEL (50): G. Kinnard 5 1-2 14, B. Sisson 5 0-0 10, G. Smith 10 4-4 24, A. Gillihan 1 0-0 2, L. Beesley 0 0-0 0, C. Shelby 0 0-0 0, J. Browning 0 0-0 0, O. Dougherty 0 0-0 0, C. Broster 0 0-0 0

3-point field goals: North Posey 4 (J. Graff 2, C. Schipp 1, K. Gengelbach 1), Mount Carmel 3 (G. Kinnard 3); Free Throws: North Posey 3-7, Mount Carmel 5-6; Fouls: North Posey 11, Mount Carmel 10

North Posey defeated Mount Carmel 58-29 in the junior varsity game. The Golden Aces started off the first quarter with a 11-3 lead against the Vikings. North Posey rallied back at the end of the first quarter outscoring Mount Carmel 11-1 to take a 14-12 advantage. The last three quarters of the game were completely controlled by the Vikings for the win.

Noah Koester led all scorers in the game with 13 points. Kaden Gengelbach finished with 11 points. Reece Thompson scored 10 points. Stone Riecken finished with nine points, Carson Woods with five points, Cole Cullum with four points, Logan Simmons with two points, Noah Roberts with two points, and Peyton Seymour with two points.

games, but he had 11 points, nine assists and I thought was really locked in defensively. That’s a huge key for us moving forward,” Newcomb said.

Freshman Brady Schickel, junior Jacob Swartz, sophomore Jack Campbell and Hostetter were differencemakers as well, Newcomb said.

“Nash made maybe the play of the game,” Newcomb said, describing Hostetter’s fourth quarter takeaway. “His steal allowed us to take a five point lead with less than a minute to go to ice it. That’s what it takes to win games. We’ve been in a lot of close ones and we were able to make some defensive plays here down the stretch in order to get the job done.”

Other scorers were: Schickel, eight points, one assist and one steal; Campbell, six points and one assist; and Hostetter, three points, five assists, one rebound and one steal.

Mount Vernon’s junior varsity squad trailed the Raiders 36-20 after the third quarter, but made a charge in the fourth. They out-scored Southridge 18-9 in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t overcome their earlier deficit and fell 45-38.

Junior Ryan Kelley led the Cats offense with 12 points and two rebounds. Freshman Bryce Clowers had 11 points, four assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal. Junior Aaron Weiss had seven points, 11 rebounds and one block. Swartz had five points, five rebounds and one steal.

Logan

had four assists, three re-

and two steals.

Newcomb said he is really proud of his guys for “sticking with it and finding a way to win” and said he hopes the Wildcats can use Friday’s success as momentum going into this week’s Carmi White County tournament. Mount Vernon (4-8) will face Evansville Day School (5-7) in the opening round of play at 7 p.m. tonight.

time sectional runner-up in the 50 freestyle. She is a threetime state finalist in the 100 freestyle and a two-time state finalist in the 50 freestyle. She has been named a team MVP and co-captain. She has also been an all conference honoree.

“Sophie sees the big picture of swimming and strives to excel to the next level in every way,” Jankowski said. “If a challenge is given to her, she’s going to master it every time. She’s a big moment swimmer who thrives on pressure. She has lived her whole life pursuing excellence in whatever task she takes on.”

Kelley and Kloppenburg were honored along with fellow seniors Haley Rutledge, Rossy Hollinger, Scott Russell and Khai Willard during Thursday’s dual meet against Southridge and North Posey.

The girls team claimed a 69-16 win against the Vikings and a 75-22 victory over the Raiders. The boys team bested North Posey 66-13 and Southridge 67-10.

Jankowski praised her six seniors for their work ethic and contributions to Wildcat swimming.

“Haley Rutledge is as dependable as they come. She understands what commitment and being a part of the group means and is willing to lay her heart on the line for her teammates. She rises to the occasion for her teammates,” Jankowski said.

Rutledge was an All Pocket Athletic Conference First Team honoree and a State Finals alternate in 2022.

“Rossy Hollinger is a thinker, always seeking out the why and the technical part of swimming. His gentle personality and open, welcoming spirit make him beloved by teammates and coaches. Scott is new to swimming, but tackles it with intensity and focus. He shines as someone the guys look up to and has a maturity and focus that really improves our team. A true lover of the sport, Khai enjoys everything about the water and the competitive strategy of swimming. He leads by example in the water, giving his all at practice and enjoying his teammates,” Jankowski said of her boys team seniors.

Freshman

Clowers

bounds

Wildcat Nicot Burnett concentrates as he shoots an important free throw during this week’s win over Southridge. Photo by Garry Beeson

Viking Ethan Mansfield makes his way around Tecumseh’s Dax Bailey during action on Friday night at Tecumseh. Photo by Dave Pearce ‘Wildcats win’ continued from Page A1

Mount Vernon High School swim team senior members, left to right, Rossi Hollinger, Kaleigh Kelley, Sophie Kloppenburg, Scott Russell, Khai Willard, and Haley Rutledge are honored during swim senior night. Photo by Garry Beeson

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North Elementary Stars basketball season recap is mixed

By Chris Morlan

The 2022-23 North Elementary Stars boys’ fifth and sixth grade basketball teams have each played two-thirds of their games for the season. Currently, the sixth graders have six wins and three losses, while the fifth grade has five wins and four losses.

This January 25th, North Elementary will play at South Terrace for the “Battle of Big Creek” bragging rights. This game is currently scheduled to be played at South Terrace. Due to a big crowd attending this event. This matchup may get moved to North Posey High School gymnasium.

On November 12, the Stars sixth graders played in the Saint Bernard Tournament. North Elementary lost the first game to Tecumseh 34-21. Leading the Stars in scoring was Brigham Dant with six points. Ryder Seymour finished with five points and Drake Detty with four points. Owen Beuligmann, Bently Deakins, and Blake Wrobel each scored two points. In their second game of the tournament, the Stars defeated St. Bernard 32-21 to claim third place. Dant led the Stars in scoring with 13 points. Beuligmann scored six points, Detty with five points, Deakins with four points, and Seymour with four points.

(Sixth Grade) North Elementary 40, Owensville 17: North Elementary sixth grade played their home opener on November 14 against Owensville. The Stars won 40-17. Dant led the Stars with a game high 13 points. Detty finished with 10 points. Seymour with eight points, Beuligmann with seven points, and Deakins with two points.

(Sixth Grade) North Elementary 38, South Terrace 33: The Stars defeated South Terrace 38-33 in their first of two games this season on November 17. Dant scored 15 points and Beuligmann with 13 points. Detty scored six points, Deakins with four points, and Seymour with one point.

(Sixth Grade) North Elementary 33, St. Bernard 25: This was the Stars fourth win in a row defeating St. Barnard by eight points on November 28. Dant led the Stars with 12 points, fol-

Philharmonic

The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will present its 671h annual Young Artist Competition on Sunday, January 29, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Victory Theatre in downtown Evansville. The competition is free and open to the public.

The Young Artist Competition draws talented young instrumentalists to Evansville each year to compete for cash prizes and performance opportunities. Eligible students in grades 6-12 and attending school

lowed by Beuligmann with eight points, Detty with six points, Seymour with five points, and Wrobel with two points.

(Combined) Haubstadt 41, North Elementary 19: North Elementary had their four-game win streak snapped by Haubstadt in a lopsided loss on November 29. Brigham Dant led the Stars with five points. Connor Beuligmann scored three points. Owen Beuligmann, Bently Deakins, Ryder Seymour, Blake Wrobel, Evan Beuligmann, and Carter Hertel scored two points apiece.

(Combined) North Elementary 37, St. James 21: The Stars fifth and sixth grade teams combined a team together for the second straight game and beat St. James by sixteen points on December 6. Dant led the way for North Elementary with 13 points. Detty scored seven points. Connor Beuligmann finished with six points. Evan Beuligmann, Warren Bowers, and Carter Hertel each scored three points. Owen Beuligmann finished with two points.

The sixth grade Stars played two games at the Owensville Tournament on December 10. North Elementary finished second in the tournament. In their first game, the Stars defeated Owensville 30-8. Dant led all scorers with 19 points. Owen Beuligmann finished with six points, Drake Detty with four points, and Ryder Seymour with two points. In the championship game, the Stars lost to Haubstadt 34-20. Beuligmann led the Stars with six points. Dant, Seymour, and Detty scored four points apiece. Deakins scored two points.

(Fifth Grade) North Elementary 27, South Terrace 14: The Stars played at home on November 17 against rival South Terrace. North Elementary won the first matchup by thirteen points. Connor Beuligmann led the Stars in scoring with 17 points. Carter Hertel scored four points. Evan Beuligmann, Samuel Oakley, and Eric Collier each scored two points.

(Fifth Grade) Ft. Branch 26, North Elementary 25: The Twigs edged the Stars by one point. Warren Bowers led North Elementary with nine points. Connor Beuligmann finished with five points, Carter Hertel with four points, Evan Beuligmann with

within a 125-mile radius of Evansville will perform a solo selection on the stage of the Victory Theatre and will be evaluated by a jury of professional regional musicians. Contest winners (grand prize, second and third place) are awarded cash prizes in the amount of $2,000, $1,000, and $750, respectively, as well as performance opportunities with the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. rize money awarded to the outstanding

three points, Samuel Oakley with two points, and Lane Waelder with two points.

(Fifth Grade) North Elementary 29, South Terrace 7: In their second matchup of the season, North Elementary defeated South Terrace for the second straight time on November 19. Connor Beuligmann led the Stars with nine points. Warren Bowers scored six points, Carson Lupfer with four points, Carter Hertel with four points, Evan Beuligmann with two points, and Samuel Oakley with two points.

(Fifth Grade) North Elementary 34, Haubstadt 27: On November 29, the Stars defeated Haubstadt by seven points. Connor Beuligmann led North with ten points. Warren Bowers with eight points, Carson Lupfer with seven points, Evan Beuligmann with four points, Carter Hertel with two points, Lane Waelder with two points, and Samuel Oakley with one point.

The fifth grade Stars played at the Owensville Tournament on December 10 and finished second. During the semifinals, North Elementary defeated Haubstadt 24-16. Bowers led the Stars with eight points, Evan Beuligmann with four points, Oakley with two points, Waelder with two points, Lupfer with one point, and Hertel one point. In the championship game, North Elementary lost to Ft. Branch 25-15. Bowers led the Stars in scoring with five points, Evan Beuligmann with four points, Lupfer with three points, Hertel with two points, and Oakley with one point.

(Fifth Grade) Holy Cross 26, North Elementary 25: This game was played at Holy Cross on December 12, with the Stars losing by one point in double overtime. Connor Beuligmann led the Stars with 12 points. Bowers finished with six points, Lupfer with four points, Hertel with two points, and Evan Beuilgmann with one point.

(Fifth Grade) St. Peter & Paul 25, North Elementary 23: The Stars lost another heartbreaker for the second straight game by two points. Lupfer led the Stars with eight points, Bowers with six points, Hertel with four points, Connor Beuligmann with three points, and Oakley with two points.

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musicians of the competition is designated for further music studies.

Young musicians from a diverse range of backgrounds and instrumental talents will compete in what could be the most talented pool of contestants to date. The next Joshua Bell, Yo-Yo Ma or ltzhak Perlman could be in our community, and it all starts here!

The Young Artist Competition is designed to promote, encourage, and nurture exceptional young talent. The Young Artists

Competition is funded in part by the Musicians Club of Evansville/Margaret B. & Leo E. Hem Memorial Scholarship Fund.

For more application information about the Young Artist Competition, or to explore opportunities to support the event, please contact the Evansville Philharmonic Education Department at (812) 425.5050, ext. 316 or visit the Philharmonic website: https:// evansvillephilharmonic.org/education/ young-artist-competition.

USI MAC/Pace Galleries present Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship

The Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship Exhibition, From Here She Grows, is currently on display at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace (MAC/Pace) Galleries in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center on campus. The show will be on display through February 5.

Olivia Supper, the 2022 recipient of the Fellowship, is the featured artist for From Here She Grows. Supper’s colorful installation and print works create dream-like narrative vignettes which speak to both the fecundity and breakdown of nature and the feminine.

The exhibition also incorporates sketches, hand-made stencils, photopositives and other ephemera from the printmaking processes used to create her finished works.

A public reception for the exhibition will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 15 in the MAC/Pace Galleries.

The Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship is a competitive program awarded to one graduating senior or recent alum from USI’s Art and Design Department annually. The goal of the Efroymson Bridge Year Fel-

lowship is to fund a post-undergraduate year, allowing the recipient to focus on their studio practice to expand their artistic vision and enhance their portfolio, to gain maturity as an art maker and to successfully gain entrance to graduate school in his/her area of expertise.

The MAC/PACE Galleries are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.

For more information about the exhibition or Fellowship, visit the Galleries website, or contact the Galleries at 812-228-5006.

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