January 1, 2023 - The Posey County News

MV Council takes next step toward fire truck

By Lois Mittino Gray

The last Mount Vernon Common Council meeting of the year 2022 was filled with passing ordinances and passing on good advice on how to deal with the impending severe winter storm and the cold weather the new year will bring with it. Mount Vernon Police Chief Andrew Rush encouraged everyone to take extra clothes, a charged phone, water, snacks and a blanket with them when traveling in the car. He also reminded residents to check on their neighbors, as well as the elderly, in this chilling cold.

Water Superintendent Chuck Gray reminded residents that “running” of faucets is not necessary in frigid times. “A trickle is fine to keep pipes from freezing up. Residents will be billed for all that usage if they turn the taps on with full flow,” he warned.

Gray also asked that homeowners refrain from opening their outdoor meter pits to gain access to the pipes as they will freeze. If persons are having a problem, they need to call the water department to help with the issue. He speculated it could be a very busy period of time ahead for his work crews with many frozen meters and water line breaks.

Under Legals, Mayor Bill Curtis opened a public hearing on additional appropriations for the State Gaming Fund. No one from the audience wished to speak on the question, so the Mayor quickly closed the hearing and asked for action. Councilman David Dodd moved the resolution of additional appropriations in the State Gaming Fund be approved and the motion carried unanimously and was numbered 22-29.

City Attorney Beth Higgins presented the next item as a resolution to transfer appropriations in the General and Public Safety Tax Fund for payment on the new firetruck. She said they have a new contract with Gerry’s on the firetruck, and in lieu of a performance bond, they will now not be asking for a down payment. Clerk-Treasurer Christi Sitzman explained the transfer will involve taking the balance of line 445 (new fire truck) and moving it to line 441 in order to encumber the full balance of line 445. She added line 445 is not in the 2023 budget and she needed to move it to a line that is

MV BOW wraps up loose ends

By Lois Mittino Gray

Members of the Mount Vernon Board of Works met on December 29 to wrap up the year and listen to reports on holiday happenings in the city. Employees noted there was one apartment fire, one Felony 3 robbery and arrest, and many frozen water pipes and meter pits with the frigid weather, but no severe breaks.

Police Chief Andrew Rush told board members an arrest was made on December 28 after an extensive investigation and interviews into an assault and robbery that took place at approximately 8:26 p.m. on December 22. A press release issued by the department states a juvenile emerged from his truck in the 900 block of Walnut Street and was accosted by a man in a ski mask demanding money. The robber “took him to the ground” and struck him in the eye.

Later, a vehicle was involved in an accident at Canal and 6th Street and the driver left the scene. Eyewitnesses to the assault said it was the same person who robbed and attacked the juvenile.

Officers followed leads and matches and arrested Walter HamptonRainey, a 25-yearold black male, on the following charges: Robberylevel 3 felony, Battery with Bodily Injury-Class A Misdemeanor, Leaving the Scene of a Crash—Class b misdemeanor, and Criminal Mischief—Class B misdemeanor. He

is currently housed in the Posey County Jail.

Rush also stated, since the last meeting, there were 26 traffic offenses; 11 accidents reported; 22 animal complaints (covering the county as well); and 115 other calls for service. There were five individuals arrested with a total of 10 charges, including two warrants; two marijuana charges; and four OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) arrests

Fire Chief Wes Dixon reported there was a fire run the night before on December 28 in an upper apartment at 3rd and Main Street. Although there was sustained damage, the quick response of the firemen had it quickly under control. Mayor Bill Curtis complimented the crew that “had a quick, and good, response to the fire last night.”

Dixon added they had three on duty last night, and that really helped out.

He also said, since the last meeting, they had 39 calls. Eight were fires, two were accidents,and the rest were medical runs.

Street Commissioner Max Dieterle stated since the last meeting, they had nine extra pick ups generating $360; and hauled 90 tons of trash to the landfill. Board member Andy Hoehn made it a point to give a shout out to the trash collectors. “This is always a challenging time of year anyway and with the weather, it was worse.”

Curtis said he would also like to give a shout out to all of the city departments. Their hard work is really appreciated.

Utilities Superintendent Chuck Gray joined the meeting on Zoom. He reported they got through the cold with very few problems. Gray said they had no major breaks, just some frozen meters and some frozen residential pipes.Gray reported Chemtrade was the lowest on both bids for chemicals and met specifications. He recommended the board award Chemtrade the Hyper+ion 4064, that will be used by the water department; and Hyper+ion 1997, that will be used by the sewage department. The motion passed unanimously.

In closing out the year, Mayor Curtis emphasized again that the Christmas on Main

MV man charged with felony

By Dave Pearce

A Mount Vernon man has been arrested and charged with Attempted robbery resulting in bodily injury (Level Felony) and Battery resulting in bodily injury (A Misdemeanor).

According to information provided in the Probable Cause Affidavit, Walter Hampton-Rainey was charged with the crimes following an incident which occurred on the evening of December 23, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Members of the Mount Vernon Police Department listened as a juvenile gave his account of an attempted robbery which took place in front of his home as the 16-year-old boy was returning home from work that evening. The parents of the male juvenile were making an attempt to follow the alleged party as police listened to the narrative.

According to the juvenile, he just got home from work and was driving his dad’s truck because of the winter storm. The victim told officers that while he was getting out of the truck, a black male possibly in his 30s came up to him and told him to give him all his money.

The juvenile said he asked the male who he was. He told police that was when he was taken to the ground and hit in the eye. The boy said the male walked off and he ran inside and got his father.

Police indicated that while talking to the juvenile, they could see redness and swelling to his right eye.

Police reported they could see the truck the victim had gotten out of and an empty parking spots behind the victim’s truck. The snow had been falling heavily throughout the evening and there were fresh tire tracks from where the vehicle had been parked. Officers indicated they could also see footprints that led to where the passenger side of the vehicle would be and ended as if someone got in their vehicle.

The father of the boy told police he had seen his son running toward the kitchen and went outside immedi-

ately. He said he saw a white vehicle drive by slowly that could have been the vehicle the male was driving that attempted to rob his son. He followed the car and the driver of the white car had wrecked facing the wrong way on Canal at North Sixth Street near Hedges School. When police arrived, they observed a white Buick facing South on Canal Street towards Sixth. The back window of the car was broken out and it appeared the driver of the vehicle had backed into pole due as the damage to the vehicle was vertical on the back of the trunk of the car.The victim’s father told police that the driver jumped out of the passenger side of the vehicle and took off towards Locust Street.

The brother of the owner’s vehicle was on scene when police arrived and told police that his brother owned this car and was at home. The owner of the vehicle was later identified as Walter Hampton Rainey, 25, of Mount Vernon.

Police went to Walter Rainey’s address and spoke with him as he sat dressed in the clothing as was described by the victim.

On December 28, Rainey was taken to the Mount Vernon Police Department where police conducted an audio/video recorded interview of Rainey, following advising Rainey of his rights. He waived his rights and agreed to speak with officers.

During the first interview, Rainey denied having any knowledge of the event. However, once the interview concluded, Rainey told police he wanted to come clean.

Rainey then asked police, “remember when you told me if I was honest, things would be better for Me?” He then told police he was ready to tell the truth and that he was sorry for lying.”

Police asked Rainey if he wanted to go back inside

Hampton-Rainey

Mike and Jeana Walker of rural Mount Vernon dressed the part and enjoyed a great New Year’s Eve at the Knights of St. John in St. Wendel. Photo by Dave Pearce

Mount Vernon emergency responders quickly made their way to this fire in the Babcock Accounting Building at the corner of Third and Main streets in Mount Vernon over the weekend. Photo provided by Mount Vernon officer Brandon Woodley

Posey County resident and new County Councilman Jerry Chastain is sworn in by Judge Craig Goedde this week. Photo provided

New Posey County Commissioner Greg Newman is sworn in by Judge Craig Goedde this week. Photo provided

You can lose about one pound a week if you try. If you don’t try you won’t lose any.

If you need to save some money then you need to pay yourself first. If you have a paycheck coming in then set a goal for $500 a month if possible. Whatever the amount is will grow if you are faithful each week and month of setting money aside. You can always find a place to spend money. Even if you don’t need it, you have it just in case you might.

2023 – Love yourself so you can love others

What do you want to accomplish in 2023? If you do not have a goal of some kind, you will accomplish nothing. Maybe your goal is to just enjoy each day. Enjoy your food. Enjoy your family and friends. Make the best of each ay. These are good goals.

Be good to yourself in 2023. Love others as you love yourself. If you don’t love yourself, it’s almost impossible to love others. Recently we have heard of people committing suicide. They had given up on themselves but wanted to hurt or kill others before they killed themselves. It’s tragic when people so hate themselves that they want to hurt others. If people love themselves more then they

Efficiency and progress abound

more acres, then for the domino effect... more crop means we need more storage, more help... etc... and with all that comes more problems.

won’t have so much venom and hate for others.

One of the tools of the devil is to bring your life down to where you hate all the things you’ve done. He brings it up to you often so you can feel horrible about your life’s mistakes. People often have trouble forgiving themselves so they begin to binge drink, take drugs and hurt themselves to try to deal with their life’s pain. God has forgiveness and hope for all. People don’t always forgive but God forgives As God forgives you then you must work on forgiving yourself, loving yourself and forgiving and loving others. You see, that’s a great formula. God forgives us, loves us and we are

to forgive and love ourselves and then offer this same forgiveness and love to others.

In 2023 you might do something different. Maybe you want to embark on an adventure, change careers or just do better with all you have been handed. Often, all we need to do is focus on what we already have to do and do it a little better.

My prayer for our nation in the year ahead is that we might see politicians work together to accomplish worthy goals that will benefit our country. I hope Ukraine can overcome Russia but other countries need to step up to the plate. America cannot fight everyone’s war physically or

financially. We must get control of our border. Our nation is being overtaken by millions of undocumented immigrants. Who are these people? Do they all really have noble intentions in America? We must bring back our jobs from China in 2023.

Throughout this year may you have a continuation of what we talk about and pray for during the Christmas season. May it be ongoing every day and may we share it with all along the way. Peace on earth and good will to all people. May you first find it in your life so you can extend it to others. 2023 - Love Visit GlennMollette.com to learn more.

We often think that efficiency and progress are good things but I’m not so sure. In fact, I think quite the opposite... before you laugh with contempt, let me explain.

In my younger days I remember going into the local cotton gin (which was just 1 of many way back in the day) and upon entry you would see the walls lined with cabinets. Those cabinets contained drawers that were about 10” wide and 2” tall. Each drawer had a nameplate on the front with a local farmer’s name on it. All those names were in alphabetical order... over a 100 names I bet. Those drawers are where they would put each individual farmers paperwork, such as gin charges, cotton grades, grain weight tickets etc... kinda like the gin had was its own little postal service. You could go in get a cup of coffee, get your paperwork and hang around and chew the fat and shoot the bull.

Then agriculture started falling on hard times. Smaller farmers had to get bigger to make the same net income... some couldn’t and were forced out or got bought out. So the efficiency race and so called progress began...

But becoming efficient usually means getting bigger, which means investing in more stuff... bigger and expensive stuff to cover

The result is we make more but have less. As our net worth increases it seems our happiness slowly decreases. Our time is spent (or I should say consumed) with making more and we soon have less time for family and happiness and all the enjoyments of life...

In our county there use to be at least a 100 farmers (maybe more) and today you can count the ones left on both hands. By the way the gins are all closed and are now gone. We have to haul cotton at least 70 miles to get it ginned. To me that’s neither forward progress nor efficiency.

The fewer we are in number the easier it is for us to be manipulated... we soon are owned and regulated by corporate America.

I miss the days of coffee with my neighbors, and farming with JD 4020’s and Massy Fergusen 65’s. I miss having time to go hunting and fishing, or just setting on the porch watching the dogs while sipping ice tea. It’s kinda like the old days and the old cartoons... we had the good ones like loony tunes and popeye... now we have nonsense that I can’t even describe.

I wonder if we will ever get the good days back... I’m thinking probably not.

So much for efficiency and progress.

Start your New Year with a bit of luck and nutritious eating. Try a few of these food-related traditions and then plan on growing a few of your own to enjoy.

Eating grapes on New Year’s Eve is a Mexican food tradition. One grape is eaten with each stroke of midnight and is believed to lead to prosperity in the year ahead. Grapes are low in saturated fats and relatively high in vitamins C and K.

If space allows, grow your own grapes in a sunny location on decorative arbors and trellises. Use these as a decorative and edible entryway to the garden, as screening, or to provide shade. Plan for the squirrels and birds that may join you during harvest season.

In the southern United States, blackeyed peas have long been part of the New Year’s celebration. Many people believe the swelling of the peas as they cook represents prosperity, while others think their shape resembles coins.

Southern peas are warm-weather plants and should not be planted until the soil is warm and toasty, preferably above 65 degrees. Multiple plantings can be made at three-week intervals to have

fresh peas all summer and fall. Space the seeds about two inches apart down the row. The rows should be three to four feet apart.

Southern peas are one vegetable that doesn’t require pampering. They thrive in summer heat and stand up to the dry weather without a complaint. Most selections require 50-55 days from planting until harvest in the green pea stage. If dried peas are desired, 65-75 days are needed.

Elevate the fun of future New Year’s celebrations by growing your own. Plant black-eyed peas in a sunny spot in your garden. Wait for the soil to warm to begin planting the seeds. Make several plantings to have fresh peas all summer long. Most varieties are ready to harvest fresh in 50 to 55 days. Allow some of them to mature on the plant. These are usually ready to harvest in 65 to 75 days. Pull and hang the plants in a warm location to dry. Then shell and store the black-eyed peas for your winter and New Year’s meal. Increase your good luck and prosperity by including a cabbage dish. This German, Irish, and U.S. tradition is tied

You can go home again and again

G G B J J R

For many satisfying years Peg and I made our home in Posey County, Indiana among friends and family. During those years we were blessed with treasured visits from friends and family from out west, mainly my birth state of Oklahoma. Now that we have returned to make our home in Osage County, Oklahoma, as we reconnect with old friends and fond memories, we are occasionally blessed with visits from friends and family from southern Indiana. It is not frequent enough for us but is sweet when it occurs.

Therefore, we were pleased when we received an email from Mt. Vernon, Indiana high school senior, Carlton Redman, saying he had read our book JUDGE LYNCH! that we published in 2008, and for which my sister Jane nee Redwine Bartlett wrote the poignant Foreword. Carlton asked if I would participate in a Zoom call with his English class to discuss the book’s exposé of the long hidden horrific murders of seven Black men in Posey County in 1878; we were gratified for his interest.

Carlton’s Redman family has deep roots in Posey County and his grandfather, Carl J. Redman, is an old friend of mine. Carlton’s uncle, Robert Redman, served as my court bailiff for several years. Another of Carlton’s uncles, Martin Ray Redman, was not only a fine public servant but also one of my best friends. Carlton’s cousin, Greg Redman, played baseball and graduated with our son, Jim, from Mt. Vernon High School. And, Dave Pearce along with his wife, Connie nee Redman Pearce, have

carried my newspaper column, “Gavel Gamut”, in the Posey County News for many of the column’s 32 years and over 900 articles. In other words, unbeknownst to Carlton before he contacted me, the fine Redman family and my family have many pleasant connections and his aunt and uncle’s newspaper has often helped tell the story of the 1878 lynchings.

But that’s not why Carlton contacted me. He had been assigned by his teacher, Mary Feagley, to do a classroom project and he chose to investigate Posey County’s long and interesting history by reading our book and then having me appear in his class via the Internet on December 16, 2022 to discuss it. I was honored to do so as our son received a fine education from the Mt. Vernon school system and we have only good memories from his time there and our time in Posey County.

Gentle Reader, I hope you have read or will someday read JUDGE LYNCH! which is a historical novel, but refers to much of Posey County’s rich history. That Ms. Feagley has guided her students to know their own history gratifies but does not surprise me. Mt. Vernon High School has had several excellent teachers, such as Jerry King, who know our future is determined by our past and we need to know it, both good and bad.

In fact, Jerry and his wife, Marsha, appeared in the movie we made in 2011 about the murders of 1878. They reenacted General and Mrs. Alvin P. Hovey and even furnished their wonderful Pioneer Village for sets for the movie, for which my brother, C.E. Redwine, did the haunting music. Numerous Posey County and Evansville, Indiana residents volunteered their time and effort in the movie to help bring the previously hidden and

to the fact that cabbage leaves resemble money, promoting personal wealth.

You can start your own cabbage plants from seeds or purchase transplants from your favorite garden center. Plant cabbage in the garden in spring for an early summer harvest or plant in mid-summer for a fall harvest. Preserve your cabbage by quartering, blanching, and freezing some for use in your favorite cabbage dishes and New Year’s celebration.

Growing your own fruits and vegetables elevates the fun of these New Year’s celebrations. It also encourages all of us to eat healthier, a common resolution for many.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the recently released Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and her website is www.MelindaMyers.com.

forgotten terrible events of autumn 1878 to light. In fact, that movie premiered in my hometown of Pawhuska, Oklahoma at the Constantine Theater on June 11, 2011 at the First Ben Johnson Film Festival and has been shown several times in New Harmony, Indiana and elsewhere since then. JUDGE LYNCH!, its sequel, Unanimous for Murder published in 2021 that incorporates history from both Posey County and Osage County, and the movie are available at the Alexandrian Public Library in Mt. Vernon and Capers Emporium in New Harmony, Indiana. In Oklahoma they are available at the Pawhuska Public Library, the Osage County Historical Society Museum and Woolaroc Museum. And then, of course, from our website, www. jamesmredwine.com.

Carlton, his teacher and his classmates are helping the community remember what we must not forget, ignore or repeat. Thank you Carlton and Ms. Feagley. I was honored to serve forty years as a Posey County Judge and was honored to have JUDGE LYNCH! used to help preserve and expose our history.

Now that we live in Oklahoma we occasionally get to re-visit southern Indiana and see family and friends there. These times are rare but valued treasures, just as we used to feel when we lived in Indiana and visited Oklahoma. What Peg and I have found to our delight is that if one lives in both Posey County, Indiana and Osage County, Oklahoma, you have two homes and you CAN go home again, repeatedly.

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Guest Column: Melinda Myers, Garden Expert and Columnist Ring in the New Year with Traditions, Fruits, and Vegetables

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Robert Alan “Bob” Schmitt, 73, of Wadesville, Ind., passed away at his home on Saturday, December 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He refused to let cancer slow him down for over 11 years while remaining active until his work on this earth was done and it was time for him to rest peacefully.

Bob was born on June 3, 1949 in Wadesville to the late Clarence and Mildred Mary (Martin) Schmitt. He was a lifelong dairy farmer, a member of Saint Wendel Catholic Church, and a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Bob was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he earned multiple medals and accreditations including the Purple Heart. Bob remained in contact with members of his platoon by attending annual reunions throughout the United States to honor those who’ve served and continue to serve. He returned home after the war to join his father on the dairy farm where he began building a lifelong legacy for his family. Bob met his wife Suzy in 1973, married her a year later, and the first of four children came the following year. As a dairy farmer he never had a day off, however, he did find time to celebrate life with friends and family throughout the years. He enjoyed his weekly “date night” with his wife, as well as boating, camping, horseback riding, and family gatherings. Bob had a strong religious upbringing, work ethic, and genuine love for life that he passed on to his family.

Surviving Bob are his wife of 48 years, Suzy (Axton) Schmitt; two daughters, Allison Renae Gauer and Laura Leigh (Ben) Phelps; two sons, Erick Scott (Ame) Schmitt and Jared Craig (Christy) Schmitt; a sister, Jennifer Egli, and brothers, Larry (Melody) Schmitt, Glenn (Brenda) Schmitt and Bruce Schmitt; grandchildren, Haley Holman, Tyler Holman, Jace Gauer, Aubrey Schmitt, Aliyah (Cameron)

Peggy Joyce (Rowe) Cullman, 93, of Mount Vernon, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Peggy was born on February 27, 1929, the daughter of Ralph and Jessie (Schierbaum) Rowe. She married Paul Cullman and he preceded her in death in 2004.

Peggy worked for Texaco in Mount Vernon doing the schedule for barges. Peggy had previously held positions with the Mount Vernon Democrat and B & W, She was very involved in the churches she attended before her health didn’t allow her to attend. She however was still active in the church group she belonged to. She loved her garden, flowers, and her cat, Lady. Peggy was a strong independent person living alone and caring for herself after her husband passed several years ago. Peggy was a pioneer as a working woman being the first woman to hold some of the positions where she worked.

She is survived by her sons, Gary Cullman and Jeff (Kim) Cullman; grandchildren, Hannah Cullman, Ab-

Strange, Kaylie Schmitt, Ellie Schmitt, Dominic Metcalf, Payton Metcalf, and Brooklyn Phelps.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his nephew Gregory Schmitt and niece Amy Schmitt.

Friends may visit with the family from 2 until 7 p.m., on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 West Franklin Street. A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m., followed by praying of the rosary. There will be a funeral Mass held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Saint Wendel Catholic Church, Rev. Ed Schnur officiating. Friends may also visit the family prior to the Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m., until service time. Burial will take place in the Saint Wendel Church Cemetery, where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites. For those unable to attend, the funeral will be live-streamed on the Saint Wendel Catholic Church Facebook page or viewed later on the Saint Wendel Facebook page.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to doctors and nurses on the Deaconess Gateway Adult Oncology wing and Heart to Heart Hospice caregivers for such thorough and compassionate care during this difficult time.

Memorial contributions may be made online to Disabled American Vets at secure.dav.org.

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

If someone asked “what is your idea of the perfect human being?” We would speak of the one and only “Starvin” Marvin. During the quiet hours of December 29, 2022 Marvin Ray Reich, of rural Posey County, left this earth just shy of his 70th birthday. He went in peace, with the love of his life of 45 years by his side.

Marvin lived the most beautiful life. A life well lived, he was respected and loved by all who knew him. The simple things in life brought great joy to Marvin. He enjoyed mowing his property, doing home projects, hunting, fishing, and working on his antique tractors. A man of integrity, Marvin took great pride in everything that he did. He worked over 50 years as a heavy equipment operator in demolition and excavation for Crowe Wrecking Company, O’Risky Excavating and William McCullough Excavating.

While you are leaving huge holes in our hearts, we know that over time, they will be filled with memories to take us through our moments of heartache. “Grief never ends but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness nor a lack of faith, it is the price of love.”

He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Reich, his mother, Dora TeVault, sisters, Jennifer Crowe and

Lynn Arrigo.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Debbie, two adoring daughters, Jenny Devine (Brandon), Audrey Johnson (Terry). Five beautiful grandchildren, Hudson Johnson, Amelia Johnson, Oliver Devine, Parker Johnson, and Walker Johnson. His siblings, Sandy Marsh (Eddie), Timothy Reich (Melvia), Charlotte Reich, Keith Reich (Tina), brotherin-law, Jim Crowe, many nieces and nephews, as well as numerous friends and relatives.

Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Pastor Terry Gamblin, with burial at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Tuesday from 4 until 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time at Alexander West Chapel.

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

James “Todd” Halterman, 91, of Evansville, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Park Terrace Village. He was born June 10, 1931, in Moscow, Ky.

James was an avid hunter and fisherman, and in his spare time loved to work on lawnmowers. He worked for 25 plus years at Kent Plastics, and then at Ball Plastics.

He is survived by his sons; Michael Halterman, of Evansville, Jeffrey Halterman (Kathy), of Martinsville, Ind.; grandchildren, Anthony “Tony” Halterman of Wink, Texas, Garron Halterman of Mabank, Texas, Dawn Austin, Jody Becker, of Evansville, Montana Halterman, of Newburgh, Brooke Skinner, of Evansville, Heather Halterman, of Poseyville, and Rayln Patino, of Evansville; 26 great-grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Biggs) Halterman; father, General Lee Halterman, mother, Mamie Katherine (Gore) Halterman; son, Gary Wayne Halterman; daughter,

Shannon L. Clark, 59, of Mount Vernon, formally of Evansville, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home. Shannon was born on March 7, 1963, the daughter of Lawrence Clark and the late Janice (Neighbors) Hanmore.

Debra Ann Brown; greatgrandson, Wade Halterman of Wink Texas; brothers, Elmer “Huck” Halterman, Charles “Cookie” Halterman, Milton “Dink” Halterman; sister, Mamie Lee Tate.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m., on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Alexander West Chapel officiated by Pastor Terry Gamblin. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends visited 10 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

A graveside service was held at 10 a.m., on Thursday December 29, 2022 at Bellefontaine Cemetery, with Rev. Scot Cassel officiating. Family and Friends are asked to come directly to the cemetery at the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Dale Henderson, Sr. 72, of Poseyville, Ind., born August 15, 1950 to Jack and Patty (Boone) Henderson in Owensboro, Ky., passed away, Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home in Poseyville, Ind.

Surviving are his wife: Delores (James) Henderson; son: Thomas “T. J.” Henderson, Jr.; daughters: Tiffany Henderson and Pamela Wilhite; step-son: Joseph Todd; brother: Michael Henderson; sisters: Patsy Sanders and Cathy Dix along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a daughter: Tammy Henderson and three brothers: J.B.

Shannon loved being on Facebook and keeping in touch with all her family and friends. She also spent many hours playing bingo on Facebook. Shannon worked for many years in housekeeping at local hotels.

She is survived by her parents, Larry and Sarah Clark; son, Joshua (Jasmine) Clark; daughter, Amber Clark; grandchildren, Benjamin and Lily; siblings, Cindy (Dave) Reitz, Shawn (Julie) Clark, Inez Pfingston, Susan Conrad (Jeff Osborn), April Stewart, Siron (Andrea) Creswell, Neveah, Shay, Dakota, and Kaydence Clark; abundance of nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her mother, life partner, Jimmy Walsh; brother, Billy Clark; maternal grandpar-

ents, Bill and Inez Neighbors; paternal grandparents, Walter and Gladys (Ridens) Clark; niece, Heather Phillips; and great nephew, Duke Johnson.

A celebration of Life was held at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Visitation took place from 11 a.m., until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at the Denning Family Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome. com.

Rachel Deno

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Bill Denning, Funeral Director

bey (Coner) McGuckin, and Danny Cullman. Her grandchildren affectionately called her Memaw. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Eugene and Leland Rowe.

Peggy Joyce Cullman

Robert Alan Schmitt

James Todd Halterman

Henderson, J. C. Henderson and Billy Henderson. There will be no funeral services conducted.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.

Thomas Dale Henderson

Marvin

Shannon L. Clark

Bro. Tom Doty

Matthew 20:23-24 (23) He said to them, “You will suffer as I will suffer. But the places at My right side and at My left side are not Mine to give. Whoever My Father says will have those places.” (24) The other ten followers heard this. They were angry with the two brothers.

Have you ever experience conflict in life? Be honest. We all have experienced conflict in life. Conflict even happened with the twelve followers of Jesus. Conflict happens easily. It can be the result of something said or done. It can be a comment that is misunderstood. It can be as simple as not saying a word. James and John didn’t say or do anything but what their mother did cause a conflict within the group. Conflict is often the result of something very small that grows in a hurry. So, how do we handle conflict? If we ignore it will it just go away? Conflict must be dealt with if it is to be resolved. The conflict may be at home, work, school, family, church or just about anywhere people come together. So, what do I do?

Learn to listen first. Jesus saw the conflict as it was happening. He heard both sides of the conflict. Conflict is often the result of who wants to be in control or have the most power. Jesus saw the problem and addressed the need. As followers of Christ we are to be servants who attempt to build up each other. Too often in life we get the idea that we know more, do more or have more than others and thus we get the idea that we are in control. Yes, there are leaders but real leaders hear those around them and work together to avoid the conflict that can happen. We must always be ready to hear what others have to say in order to solve or avoid the conflict. It’s always best to think before we speak. That’s what Jesus did. Jesus heard the anger of the ten and then he began to speak. If we learn to listen first we can overcome most conflict

APL News

January 3 at 3:30 p.m. - Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group for teens to give us your input and help come up with cool programs and events at the library. This month we’ll have craft supplies available to make some fun DIY gifts for the holiday season. Come make something for yourself or for someone on your list.

January 4 at 6 p.m. - Wander the World - Wander the World, an armchair travel and culture series hosted by Marissa and Joan. This month we “visit” Luxembourg. Come on in and have fun and learn

problems.

Conflict is often the result of unclear expectations. It’s important to know the game plan before we begin a project. What one person expects may not be what another expects. Confusion causes more problems than anything else. For any project to move forward to completion there must be set guidelines. Everyone needs to know what is expected and required. When there are too many chiefs and not enough Indians no one really knows what’s going on. Work together to make a plan and then stick with that plan. God had a plan but a well meaning Mom wanted to make a change. Stick with the plan and understand the expectations.

Conflict often comes when we criticize or complain. Things are not always going to go just the way you wanted. When something happens don’t be the first to criticize or complain. Look at the problem and see what do have been done differently. If someone did make a mistake don’t jump on the blame wagon. They probably know what they did wrong. They don’t need us making it worse. To avoid the conflict we need to be willing to forgive and forget. Yes, there was a problem. Someone was at fault. But conflict can be avoided if we are willing to not criticize or complain. Learn to see the problem, work to correct the problem and then move forward working together.

Jesus taught His followers that it was best to forgive and forget and then move as a combined force. More things are accomplished when we overcome conflict and work together. We must be willing to see what needs to be done and then work together to accomplish the task. Conflict never accomplishes any goal. But it sure can hinder progress. Remember, we are all humans and humans aren’t perfect.

I have prayed for you this morning. I pray that we learn that conflict will come but that it can also be avoided and overcome.

something about this fascinating country.

January 6 and 20 at 10 a.m. - Coffee & (Bingo) Cards - Join us for BINGO! Winners will receive fun prizes. This program is free.

January 9, 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 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Story Time - There will be stories and rhymes and activities. Regis-

Artifact Under Exam by Melora Adams

One of the objects given to the Working Men’s Institute in recent years is a photograph album.

There is a picture postcard in that album which is the subject of this article.

The picture on the postcard is that of a dog smiling and sitting on an armchair. There is newspaper spread on the seat of the armchair, so the dog is not sitting directly on the chair.

On the back is handwritten, “Dear Uncle Will, I want you to have a picture of my little dog. Lovingly, Fern.” It is addressed, in a different handwriting, to “W. O. Tretheway, New Harmony, Indiana.”

“W. O. Tretheway” was William Oliver Tretheway, a blacksmith and wagon maker who was originally from England. He came to New Harmony when he was only nineteen years old, to live and work here. His brother George and sister Georgiana had already come here to live.

Fern Ford was probably the “Fern” who wrote the card. Her father, John Ford, was from the same part of England as William Oliver Tretheway. Unfortunately, we do not know the name of the dog.

tration for children ages 3 to 5 is required and begins December 27. If the registration is full, please join the waiting list.

January 10 at 3:30 p.m. - Anime Club - For grades 6-12. Come hang out, watch and discuss manga and anime, do some crafts, and have some Japanese snacks. If you can’t make it right at 3:30 p.m., it’s okay. Join us whenever and hang out as long as you want. No registration needed.

January 10 at 6 p.m. - Novels at Night - Join us for a discussion of “Goodnight Beautiful” by Aimee Molloy at Tequilla’s. Walk-ins always welcome.

Upcoming at the WMI: Preschool Story Time with Peggy Meyer will be each Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Advanced Yoga with Patty Beagle is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m.

Admission to all lectures is free. Lectures are recorded and available in several formats. DVD and Bluray may be checked out at the library. They are also available on YouTube. Links are posted on our Facebook page.

ny will be known as the Mount Vernon Building and Loan Association of Mount Vernon.

Birthdays

January 3 - Alyssa Crowley, Jenni Hein, Noah Rapp, Jim Tepool

January 4 - Timothy Kahle, Nathan Westfall, John Herring, Lisa Franklin, Melissa Wade, Dakota Gray, Leslie Mills, Chad Williams, Bob Deig

January 5 - Star McCleave, Bob Toliver, Esther Buchanan, Craig Tooley, Gloanna Hodges, Arlene Metz, Audry Dyer, Beauford Deig

January 6 - Tammy Harrington, Rachel Marie Southard, Ezra Stinson, Brittney Redman, Ryan Gamblin, Barb Bosecker, Jay Ely

January 7 - Darin Kohlmeyer, Wayne Price, Connie Viviano, Mary Ann Hinderliter

January 8 - David Givens, Katrina Reynolds, Margaret Scherzinger, Alan Ours, Seth Rainey, Ellie Ruth Wilson, Fern East

January 9 - Kristin Land, Belle Ann Hagedorn, Donna Kohlmeyer, Leslie Riley, Wesley Scherzinger, Courtney Barnes, Emily Harris, Maxine Watson, Fern East

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.

Note: News in this issue includes: City welcomes 1923, excellent results reported by Chamber of Commerce in the past year, City Council meeting, automobile plunges into field of wheat, four short news briefs, and many news briefs and personals.

City Welcomes 1923 In Usual Noisy Manner - Amid the usual din and noise Mount Vernon ushered in the new year Sunday night with the blowing of whistles, ringing of bells, and the shooting of fireworks. Owing to New Year’s Eve falling on Sunday, no public dancing events were held, but many private parties were given. Both the Elks’ and Eagles’ lodges were open for

members and their families. A special watch service was given at the Saint Paul’s M.E. Church from 10-12:15 Sunday night which was largely attended. The protestant churches of the city united in the program of short addresses and music. Practically all business was suspended here during the afternoon on Monday, New Year’s Day. With the holiday season now closed, Mount Vernon has again resumed its aggressive attitude and will endeavor to make 1923 the best in its history.

Excellent Results Shown In Annual Report of Chamber of Commerce - The annual report of the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, as

compiled by Secretary Martin Smith, is an excellent one and shows this civil organization was active during 1922. The following gives some of the highlights: (1) The industrial development committee has worked hard to bring in new industry (Semonin-Todd Shirt Co). (2) The new Athletic Field has been completed and the Chamber of Commerce has secured pledges to spend totaling $2,163.62. The schools have been working with the Chamber to accommodate the students and their needs. (3) The first “Trade Day” was a success for city businesses. (4) The “Scenic Route” of the Atlantic-Pacific Trail, (The Wonderland Way) highway system includes Mount Vernon. (5) Also related to the above, this city will have a new Building and Loan Association, the articles of incorporation having been filed with the Secretary of State Friday. The new compa-

City Council MeetingThe first regular meeting for the new year was featured by the reading of Mayor Osborn’s annual message. Following the reading of the Mayor’s “Street Improvement” program the council adopted a resolution for the city attorney to draw up the necessary resolutions for improvement. In order to curtain expenses, the lights on Main Street (Mount Vernon’s White Way) will be turned off at 9 each night excepting Saturday night when they will burn until 10. The Mayor wants improvement to our sidewalks throughout the city for they are in a deplorable condition compelling pedestrians to walk through mud and water in many places.

Five Short News Briefs - Country-Made Sausage - Realizing the fact that ye editor was exceedingly fond of country-made sausage, our old friend, Richard Crunk of Marrs Township, this week brought us a good supply of both pork and liver-wurst, which we frankly admit is the best we have eaten in

many years. Farm Record Books - Farm record books are now available at Mount Vernon National Bank. Success in farming depends just as much on good management as upon hard work.

Automobile Plunges Into Field Of Wheat

- Two couples nearly escaped serious injury Monday night when the Ford auto in which they were riding got beyond the control of the driver and plunged over a ditch into a wheat field adjoining the road. The accident occurred near the Grabert residence on the Mount Vernon-Evansville Road when the party was returning to Mount Vernon from Evansville, where they had attended a dance. Only minor injuries were sustained. Mr. Grabert took them to the city in his automobile. Golden Wedding Anniversary - Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Larkin observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Rev. Schneider, after referring to the couple in a beautiful and impressive manner, announced that there would be an open house at the Larkin home this afternoon (Sunday).

Sports Basketball - In Posey County, Poseyville is ranked number one.

News Briefs And Personals - Coal has been found at Upton but is there enough to justify mining? Train WreckMiss Mary Pickerl and Charles Turpin, both teachers in the Mount Vernon Schools were forced to climb out of the windows of their coach when the C.& E.I. train left the tracks Monday night. Fortunatly they were not seriously injured.

Birth - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herold Allyn, a son, Wednesday. Sick List - Martin Smith has recovered from a case of poisoning with which he has been suffering from the last week. O. Wolfinger is reported better at this writing, suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. Visits To The City - John Esche and Issac Woods were business visitors to this city Saturday. William Dietz of Howell transacted business in this city Monday. Peter Grossman gave us his annual call Monday. Pacific Hendricks, a prominent residence of Marrs Township, transacted business in the city Tuesday. Henry Martin transacted business in the city yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. William Scherer had as their Sunday guests, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Saltzman. Mr. and Mrs. John Axton and children were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wiley Friday.

Family Reunion - Mr. and Mrs. John Schultheis entertained the families of Conrad Maier, W.M. Deitz, and John Graf with a big dinner and supper on New Year’s Day at their home. Marriages - The marriage of Miss Frances Konrad to Mr. William Grossman was solemnized at the home of the bride Monday afternoon at four, Rev. Father Bauer officiating. Also married were Miss Lydia Riecken and William Phelps on Monday afternoon by Rev. Peters of the Trinity E. Church.

News From 125 Years Ago - Milton Black, one of the Pioneers of the county celebrated his 89th birthday last Saturday. Hundreds of our skaters were on the ponds above the city spending Sunday afternoon on the ice.

Poseyville resident Laura Schipp takes advantage of the warmer weather to take Christmas decorations on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Dave Pearce

David Curl wore a horse costume for the Knights of Saint John New Years Eve Dinner and Dance. Photo by Dave Pearce

Plastic recycling plant Avangard to bring 200 jobs to Posey

By Trisha L. Lopez Mount

Vernon will soon be the home of a new recycling plant that developers say will bring 200 jobs to Posey County.

Avangard Innovative, a Houston-based waste management and recycling leader, announced plans to bring a $100 million, 500,000-square-foot recycling facility on a 176-acre site on the east side of Mount Vernon. The facility will be the company’s first in Indiana and will refurbish recyclables for reuse, increasing the company’s service to Midwest clients, according to a statement released by the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP).

Posey County Commissioners President Bill Collins said the project has been in the works for a little more than a year and Posey County was chosen, in part, because of its location in Avangard Innovative’s distribution area.

“We are pleased Avangard Innovative chose Mount Vernon for it’s proximity to suppliers and skilled workforce,” Collins said. “This is a

fantastic day for the Evansville Region and further demonstrates how Posey County is an attractive place to work and live.”

Posey County Council President Heather Allyn said she’s “happy to welcome (Avangard Innovative) to Posey County.”

Avangard Innovative plans to begin construction in 2023 and the facility is expected to be operational in 2024, according to the EREP statement. The company will “focus on the mechanical recycling of film and flexible plastics - some of the most complex plastics in the recycling stream - and convert these materials to post-consumer recycled that can be used to manufacture new products, replacing virgin materials.”

Avangard Innovative CEO Rick Perez praised the support of E-REP and called the move “exciting times for Avangard Innovative, the State of Indiana and the local community of Posey County.”

“As we collaborate to advance recycling and sustainability solutions, we will positively impact the

environment, the economy and the overall well-being at local, state and national levels.”

Mount Vernon Mayor Bill Curtis said he is excited by the new development and sees the move as further evidence that “things (in Mount Vernon) are going in the right direction.”

Curtis said he is hopeful that the announcement of 200 new jobs will

generate additional interest in expanding housing opportunities in Mount Vernon and Posey County overall, an issue that has proven to be of key concern for both city and county officials. Although no official announcements have been made about impending housing developments, Curtis said housing is “very much on everybody’s radar.”

Allyn agreed that growing indus-

try brings an even greater urgency to address the need for housing.

“Now I’m even more concerned about additional residential development, along with improving the quality of place to attract new families to our county,” Allyn said.

Collins said he has nothing to announce on possible housing additions “except to say that I know there are some talks being done.”

Mount Vernon football coach Lukas Messmer resigns

By Trisha L. Lopez Luke Messmer’s tenure as head coach of the

School football team ended on Friday.

In three seasons at the helm, Messmer’s Wildcats went 18-10, including a regular season record-setting eight wins in 2021.

Messmer announced his departure on Facebook and wrote that the decision was one “I’ve been dreading for a little while now.”

“I have decided to step down as head coach of the Mount Vernon (High School) football program. A combination of multiple factors has led me to this decision, with the primary one being the need to focus on my family and my own wellness,” Messmer wrote. “The opportunity to recharge and reconnect with those closest to me this offseason is something I’m very

the first time the Wildcats had bested the Patriots since 1999.

The Cats proved the win was no fluke a year later with a 2315 victory at home.

Mount Vernon didn’t face county rival North Posey in Messmer’s first season due to a Covid-19 cancellation, but the Cats defeated the Vikings 42-14 at home in 2021…a game at which both teams and fanbases honored Posey County Sheriff Deputy Bryan Hicks by wearing blue in solidarity. The Vikings claimed the rematch in 2022, 28-13, in Poseyville.

The Wildcats averaged a nearly 31 point margin of victory in each of the team’s wins.

Two Wildcats, Jaden Wilson and Blake Ritzert, were selected to the Indiana AllState team. Messmer was chosen as an assistant coach for the 2022 state team as well.

Messmer said youth numbers are the highest in program history.

“The booster club support and community support are top notch and a big reason we were successful. This made being a coach at (Mount Vernon) a lot of fun,” Messmer wrote in his Facebook post.

Andy Baldwin, president of Parents Offering Positive Support (POPS), praised Messmer’s work with the booster organization and said son Beau “enjoyed playing for him.”

“Luke was very easy to work with, booster club-wise. Very approachable, easy to talk to, agreeable to new ideas and older traditions, both. He was a worker and jumped in and helped however he could,” Baldwin said. “His entire family supported the booster club by purchasing and donating items at our

yearly fundraising events.”

Baldwin called the 2020 Heritage Hills win “arguably (Messmer’s) best game coached and one I’ll never forget.”

“Coaching-wise, his record speaks for itself,” Baldwin said. “(The) 8-1 regular season record is the best all time at (Mount Vernon).”

Baldwin said his family wishes Messmer “the best in the future.”

Leigh Latshaw, Mount Vernon High School Athletic Director, called Messmer a “hard-working, energetic, young coach.”

“He put in a lot of time and effort for our program from the high school all the way down through the youth program,” Latshaw said. “We appreciate all of the extra time he spent on the road and here on campus to help us get better. We wish him the best of

luck in his future coaching endeavors.”

Messmer said he is thankful for “those who had my back during the last three years and all those who worked hard to raise the expectations of our program.”

Messmer thanked his fellow coaches from the youth level through high school for their commitment. He will continue to teach at Mount Vernon for the rest of the school year.

The Southridge High School alumnus was a junior varsity coach and varsity assistant for the Raiders before donning maroon and gray as a Wildcat.

“The past three seasons have allowed me the opportunity to live out a dream of mine and I’ll be forever grateful for the experience as (head coach) at Mount Vernon,” Messmer said.

Posey Co. First Responders, EMA receive service awards

mony of an ‘Officer Down’ in the evening of Saturday, September 18. As soon as they could, they entered the scene to rescue Posey County Deputy Sheriff Bryan Hicks who had been injured by a gunshot wound in the line of duty. Deputy Hicks was taken by Posey County EMS to the hospital and law enforcement agencies assisted during the transport, so that the EMS unit could safely and quickly arrive at the hospital. “These four responders did not hesitate to respond in a dangerous situation and gave Deputy Hicks the best medical care that could be given,” Robb described.

Association. In 1982, Harry received the Neighborhood Hero Award from The Evansville Press. According to the family, Harry was a neighborhood hero who helped, not because he had to, but because he cared about people

“We recognize these individuals with this honor for their commitment to help others in their time of need. They were all given the award for their bravery and competence in a tragic situation. It’s something they continue to do every day,” Robb remarked. “You do it because you want to, not because you have to.

Many times you get a thank you, and that’s fine, but the thank you is being able to help them.”

“Most of the time with the people you help, you don’t see how they are later on down the road,” said Captain Christopher Robb, who is Larry’s son. “We are so happy Officer Hicks is doing so well.”

In the time since the shooting, those close to Deputy Hicks have said he’s made a miraculous recovery. “It is amazing to see how far he’s come,” said Fireman Andrew Cox after receiving the award.

Cox said the presentation

was definitely a surprise.

“Usually when I get called up to the front, it’s probably because I’ve done something wrong,” he said, laughing.

All recipients said anyone in the room could receive the award. Knowing it was their fellow first responders giving it to them made it a true honor.

“We’re just like one big family,” said the younger Robb.

“We are,” Cox agreed.

“Whether you’re with the cops or EMS or firefighters, whatever, that’s what we’re here for.”

By Lois Mittino Gray

Posey

County

Emergency Management Agency Director Larry Robb had to plan just the right night to surprise this year’s four frontline emergency workers with a ‘major award.’ Advanced EMT Vicki Daws and Paramedic Kari Denning with the Posey County EMS and Christopher Robb and Andrew Cox with the New Harmony Fire Department were named the 2021 “Harry A. Logan Posey County Emergency Responders of the Year.”

The prestigious award is usually given to one person every year since 2011. “This year it was my choice to give

it to these four, as they all did a tremendous job in the line of duty during a tense time,” Robb explained. “I wanted to surprise them at the end of last year, but I had to keep it under wraps and select a Thursday night, January 13, having a regularly scheduled NH fire department meeting with a night the same EMS crew was assigned to work. I had to let many people know, such as family members, and Sheriff Tom Latham and Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Fortune, and they all did a great job keeping it under wraps. The surprise went over well.”

These four individuals responded to a call in New Har-

“They got in there while the scene was still in danger and did not hesitate,” New Harmony Fire Chief Kris Scarafia explained. “They got him out and got him to a hospital as quickly as possible.”

The award is named after Harry Logan who was given the first award for his lifelong commitment to making Posey County a safer place to live. Harry was a retired and lifetime member of the Marrs Township Fire Department. He spent 40 years with the department and logged over 4,222 runs. During his time on the fire department, he served as fireman, district chief, assistant chief, and fire chief for eight years. Harry was instrumental in forming the Posey County Fire Chief’s

Stolen cruiser leads to 15 charges

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on the police cruiser cage and gain entry into the front of the cruiser. She then took off with the cruiser and fled the scene. Multiple law enforcement units responded to the area to assist in the apprehension of Billings.

After a short pursuit, the cruiser came to rest in a ditch located just west of Gun Club Road. Billings was apprehended, medically cleared and then transported to the Posey County

Two die in Posey County wreck

By Dave Pearce

Three men with Posey County ties were involved in a single vehicle doublefatality accident on November 22, 2022.

According to information provided by the Posey County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher M. Wagner, Justus Avery Ricketts, and Daniel Logan Powell were in the vehicle. Wagner and Ricketts died as a result of the accident while Pow-

Billings was charged with (15) total charges, (10) of which were felonies, including: Escape- Level 5 Felony; BurglaryLevel 6 Felony; Possession of Methamphetamine- Level 6 Felony; Possession of Paraphernalia- Level 6; Theft of a Vehicle- Level 6 Felony; Theft of a Firearm- Level 6 Felony; Theft over $750- Level 6 Felony; Operating While Intoxicated Endangerment (refusal); Criminal Recklessness- Level 6 Felony; Resisting Law Enforcement in a vehicle- Level 6 Felony (two counts).

Assisting agencies at the scene include the Indiana State Police, the Posey County Sheriff’s Department, the Posey County EMS, as well as the New Harmony Town Marshal.

ell’s condition had still not been released at press time.

According to Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham, preliminary investigations show the vehicle was traveling north on West Franklin Road just south of State Road 62 when the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle then left the roadway, striking an earthen embankment before striking a tree where it came to rest

Evidence from the scene and a witness indicated that the pick-up was traveling north at an unsafe rate of speed as it rounded a curve in the roadway just south of the crash site.

Police said Wagner was ejected from the vehicle and Powell was partially ejected. Ricketts was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated. Toxicolgy reports were unavailable.

The New Harmony Fire Department boasts that two of our members along with one of the Posey County EMS crews based in the station were honored this week for their hard work. New Harmony members Captain Chris Robb and Firefighter Andrew Cox and Posey County EMS Advanced EMT Vicki Daws and Paramedic Kari Denning were the recipients of the Harry Logan Responder of the Year Award. Pictured are Daws, Robb, Marshal Aaron Straub, Sheriff Tom Latham, Cox, and Chief Deputy Jeremy Fortune.

Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy Bryan Hicks, who was shot in the head just a few months ago, has a visitor in his hospital room this week. Local wrecker service and body shop operator Steve Collins enjoys the time and is amazed at the progress.

Special to the News

A Mount Vernon woman was arrrested and faces several charges after members of the Mount Vernon Police Department reported that she stole a police cruiser and led police on a rural Posey County chase on Sunday afternoon.

to information released from the MVPD, officers with the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to a burglary in progress 500 block of E. Water Street around 4:50 p.m. on Sunday.

arrival, officers located Samantha Billings unlawfully

the building. After arresting and cuffing Billings, officers placed her in the back of the cruiser. Officers continued to check the remaining part of the building for any other individuals who might be involved in the burglary.

officers were searching the building, Billings was

to get her cuffs in front of her, manipulate the window

Samantha Billings

Chris Wagner

Justus Ricketts

Celebrating the partnership of E-Rep and Posey County Economic Development Partnership are l to r: Megan Lambert, Tara Barney, Heather Allyn, Bill Collins, Jenna Richardt, Jim Alsop, Mayor Bill Curtis, Beth McFadin Higgins, Larry Williams, and Brittany Wade. Photo supplied

Mount Vernon High

excited for.”

Messmer’s teams gave Wildcat fans much to celebrate.

Mount Vernon defeated Heritage Hills in dramatic fashion in his first game as a head coach…a come from behind 24-14 win against the then-defending Pocket Athletic Conference champions and state runners-up. It was

Luke Messmer

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. Kaitlynn Hoy is a sophomore varsity cheerleader.

Tell me about yourself.

I am a sophomore at Mount Vernon High School and am on the varsity cheerleading squad. I am a member of Key Club, as well. I love to be with my friends, and I also love to read.

Tell me about your family.

My family is amazing. I live with my two brothers, my mom, and my dad.

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

I enjoy Mr. Wheaton’s Algebra 2 class.

What words do you live by?

“At my darkest, God is my light” - 2 Corinthians 4:6

What is a funny or your favorite mem-

This week’s Viking Pride features junior Aubree Beyer. Aubree is a key member of the North Posey Swim Team. This is the first year for the Viking Swim Program, and the team is excelling in representing North Posey.

Here is more about Aubree:

Tell me about yourself.

I am a recent transfer to North Posey High School from Reitz. I am a hardworker and am very involved.

How long have you been in the activity?

I swam for the Helfrich Park swim team during the summer when I was in middle school. Once I got to high school, I started swimming more competitively.

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

Being a new sport to the school, I am one of just a few swimmers, so I do my best to spread positivity and bring fun to the practices.

What do you enjoy most about the activity?

I enjoy the community that comes with the team. It is so fun to get close with my teammates and push each other to be better athletes and people.

What keeps you interested and involved in your

ory that relates to your involvement at school or the community?

My favorite memory is when I was rushing to get to the Key Club meeting, and I fell down the stairs.

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

I like to play sports and take naps.

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

Ask yourself if it will matter in 10 years

What plans do you have for the future?

I plan to go to college, become successful in my career path, and eventually raise my own family.

You can always find Kaitlynn with a smile on her face at school, in the community, or on the sidelines. Come out and support the cheerleading squad at any boys or girls home basketball game.

Viking Pride

Swimming is a lifetime sport, so I like to be able

I also love to weld and do anything that involves working with my hands.

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

Even though life may be tough, it is a good thing to be challenged. Embrace everyday and keep a positive attitude toward every endeavor even when it may be hard.

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

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and continue to speak and Rainey said yes and provided police the following information.

He reaffirmed that he had spoken to officers in the car and that he wanted to talk again and come clean and be honest. He stated he and a friend were driving around after waiting for another individual who never showed. Rainey said the truck didn’t start following them until after what they did to the kid. He said that while he

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Street parade went very well. He stated he appreciates the high school girls’

was driving around with his friend, they began talking about robbing someone, nobody in particular, just the first person they saw.

The remainder of Rainey’s statement matched that of the victim.

Rainey was arrested and charged with Count I: Attempted Robbery Resulting in Bodily Injury, a Level 3 Felony; and Count II: Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury, a Class A Misdemeanor.

work, as well as WSI for putting the tree up, and all of the people that took

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in the 2023 budget. Councilman Rusty Levings made a motion to approve the routine transfer and it carried unanimously and was numbered 22-30.

Higgins presented a resolution establishing the opioid settlement unrestricted and restricted funds. Per the State Board of Accounts, these new funds need set up for the distribution of these monies. Sitzman said the money “hit the city bank” account a little over a week ago, but could not be put into the books until the funds were set up. The action was initiated and numbered 22-31.

Then an ordinance to add a section to the Mount Vernon Code of Ordinances, Title IIIAdministration, Chapter 33-Departments, Boards, and Commissions, Section 33/128 was passed on first reading. It concerns Police Officer Incentive Payment for lateral transfers. Police Chief Andrew Rush is in agreement with giving the $10,000 incentive in increments. The monies would actually come out of the 2024 budget. Councilman Andy Hoehn moved the ordinance pass on first reading and the councilors went through all the steps, suspending rules on second and third readings and it passed unanimously as 22-32.

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to learn skills that I can use to challenge myself all the time.

What other activities are you involved in?

Along with swimming, I am also involved in school choir and theater, Holy Redeemer youth group, and 4-H.

Tell me about your family.

My parents are Matt and Jamie Beyer. I am the oldest of four children (Alyssa, Adalyn, and Adam). I am super close to all of my family. They are very loving and supportive.

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

I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

I received second runner up in the Vanderburgh County Fair Queen Contest 2022.

What is your favorite quote and why?

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13

I love this quote because it reminds me that all of my accomplishments are not of me, but of the work of the Heavenly Father who loves us so much.

It is clear that Aubree rose to the occasion for the new Viking swim team. Every current and future Viking should look up to her hard work ethic, determination, and overall positive demeanor. Great job to Aubree and the swim team on protecting the Viking brand.

the time to decorate floats. Hopefully next year it will be “bigger and better.”

Looking ahead to next year, councilors gave unanimous approval that Curtis be authorized to apply for a READI grant. Higgins stated there is money for connector trails in the 2023 budget and this would be in conjunction with it. Application is to be made the first week of January in order to receive funds.

In Department Reports:

• Rush reported that, since the last meeting, there have been 41 traffic offenses; 10 accidents; 22 animal complaints covering the entire county; and 106 other complaints. He continued by stating there were eight arrests of individuals with a total of 13 charges, including three for marijuana possession; three warrants served; and three OWI (operating while intoxicated) arrests.

He continued by stating they are still actively into the hiring process. One individual already has Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certification. They are also going through the process required by PERF that includes a drug screen, a physical exam, and a psychological exam. Once that process is completed, they hope to have the officer hired early next year, hopefully by the end of January. Because he is considered a lateral transfer officer, he can move straight into the Field Training program.

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Philip Men’s Club sets Annual Sau-

sage 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.

Men’s Club to sponsor Chicken Dinner

The Saint Philip Men’s Club is sponsoring a Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Benefit Dinner for the Mike Stolz family. Mike was seriously injured after falling from a ladder while cleaning the gutters on their house. The Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner will be at Saint Philip Catholic Church, 3500 South St. Philip Road on Friday, January 13, 2023 from 5 p.m. until we run out. The cost is $12 per dinner.

Sheriff’s Merit Board to meet

The Posey County Sheriff’s Merit Board will meet January 4, 2023 at the Sheriff’s Office at 9:30 a.m.

PCRSD Board to meet

The board of the Posey County Regional Sewer District will meet on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 9 a.m., at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut, Mount Vernon, IN 47620.

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.

Keck-Gonnerman Meeting

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

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.

Erin Wilder is a fourth grade student at Marrs Elementary. Erin has attended Marrs since Kindergarten and enjoys being at school.

Lillian Thiem is a fifth grader in Ms. Compton’s class. Lily is a fantastic student. She is the first to jump to help her teachers or her friends in class.

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NORTH POSEY

STUDENT OF THE WEEK LILLIAN THIEM North Elementary

NORTH POSEY BAND MEMBER OF THE WEEK ETHAN STRUEH

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Hoosier boosters 4H put together stockings for the New Harmony nursing home at their meeting in December. The first meeting for new members will be January 4, 2023 in the Ag room at North Posey High school, at 7 p.m. We hope to see everyone there. Pictured front, l to r: Evan Beuligmann, Sam Englebright, Raelynn Carrier, Benjamin Beuligmann, Glenn Bender, and Sawyer Woods. Middle row, l to r: Rowan Englebright, Gwyn Beuligmann, Cameron Fisher and London Owens. Back row, l to r: Claire Nightingale, Lyla DeShields, MacKenzie Carrier, Cristian Galindo, Carden Kissel, Madelyn Nightingale, Madelyn Galindo, and Olivia Woods. Photo submitted

Holly Mosteller enjoys the festive Christmas decorations up around New Harmony after having lunch at the Main Café during her first time visiting New Harmony.

Photo by Ella Galvin

Arrests

December 18

Matthew Nixon - Evansville - Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended - PCS

Erick Reutter - Mount Vernon - Driving While Suspended - PCS

December 20

Lonnie Perry - EvansvillePossession of Marijuana - PCS

Katherine Hart - New Harmony - Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery-Adult Knowing Presence of Child Less Than 16 Years Old, Domestic BatteryAdult Against Family or Member Less Than 14 years Old - PCS

Thomas White - Mount Vernon - Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery-Adult Knowing Presence of Child Less Than 16 Years Old - PCS

Daniel Schweizer - Evansville - Domestic Battery On a Person Less Than 14 Years Old, Strangulation, Domestic Battery On a Person Less Than 14 Years Old, Battery - PCS

December 24

Tevin Woodruff - EvansvilleDriving While Suspended - PCS December 26

Jacob Hille - EvansvillePossession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Theft - PCS

Phillips Minton - Mount Vernon - Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Operating a Vehicle With An ACE of .15 or More - PCS

Complaints December 19 5:12 p.m. - Counterfeit Money - Has counterfeit $20. Advised a red-haired male - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 6:20 p.m. - Domestic Violence - One daughter had a butcher knife - Second Street, Mount Vernon December 20 6:51 a.m. - Vandalism - Tires have been slashed - Frederick Street, New Harmony 1:56 p.m. - Threatening - Advised male subject threatened to shoot female subject in the head with gun. Advised that he stated would bring a gun after breakHwy 69, Mount Vernon 2:17 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Male subject is trying to take one-year-old child from caller. Advised male subject was breaking things and walked into the house to take child. Drives silver Ford Explorer - Old Plank Road, New Harmony. 2:25 p.m. - Male subject called, stated his girlfriend started hitting him while he was holding their child. Advised she hit the male subject and did hit the child once. Male subject is in the driveway with child - Old Plank Road, Mount Vernon

December 21

12:27 a.m. - Suspicious - Male subject, stocking cap, hooded sweatshirt, looking in people’s yards, garage windows - College Avenue, Mount Vernon 10:51 a.m. - Citizen Dispute - Caller advised male subject is enroute to beat her (*%*) because he left his coat at the residence and she cannot find it. Advised subject and his daughters have been drinking - Big Pine Drive, Evansville 3:33 p.m. - Hit and RunSide-swiped by a green truck on Bellefontaine Road - Bellefontaine Road, Mount Vernon 7:42 p.m. - Message - Caller advised that someone has his nudes and is threatening to leak them if he does not pay them money - Johnson Road, Mount Vernon 8:17 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised a female subject is enroute home and advised she is scared to be there. Advised that her boyfriend is there and threatened to beat her up - Loren Drive, New Harmony 9:34 p.m. - Theft - Subject drove to MVPD and advised them that he wanted to report a theft of prescription meds and believes two females stole them - Pine Tree Drive, Mount Vernon 11:32 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Caller advised that he was talking to his mother and she advised him that her boyfriend has been verbally abusive and spit in her face. She locked him out of the house - Deer Run, Evansville December 22

4:10 a.m. - Breaking and Entering - Caller advised that one of her daughter’s friends broke into her house while they were

in the E.R. and destroyed some home items - Whiting Street, Cynthiana 8:29 a.m. - Property Damage - Caller advised someone tried to rip up his mailbox last night. Advised they tied a rope around it and attempted to pull it out of the ground - Nation Road, Mount Vernon 9:37 a.m. - Criminal Mischief - Caller advised female subject was on her property last night and tore up her Christmas decorations and stood in her backyard barking like a dog - Second Street, Mount Vernon 4:47 p.m. - Fight - Mother and daughter in the road actively fist fighting. Caller advised the mother drug her daughter with the car down the driveway - Lynn Drive, Mount Vernon 8:26 p.m. - Assault - Caller advised that someone in a ski mask attempted to rob her son. He was assaulted. Gray jacket, black male. Advised a white car drove by slowly as well. Fled north on Mulberry - Walnut Street, Mount Vernon December 23

11:31 a.m. - General Complaint - Guy released from jail today came into the store and bought shooters then stole another one - Main Street, Mount Vernon December 24 2:15 p.m. - Theft - Someone stole belongings from outside their residence - Lee Drive, Mount Vernon December 25

10:37 a.m. - Family FightFemale advised she was physically assaulted by father and then said she was going to talk to her mother and then hung up. On call back, she advised

that father shoved her out of the house. Advised they got in an argument over caller’s child. Advised that her father tried to grab her arm and push her out of the door - Hawthorne Drive, Mount Vernon December 26 4:06 p.m. - Vandalism - Advised there are two 5-6 year old males ripping siding off of abandoned house. Advised no one should be there - Main Street, Griffin 6:51 p.m. - Citizen AssistMale subject wearing fatigues and backpack refusing to leave the store. Advised he is standing out front of store yelling at other customers - Fourth Street, Mount Vernon 10:54 a.m. - MiscellaneousCaller advised phone company put something on his phone, on the back, and wanted it removed and wanted to know if we could take it off. Caller was advised that we couldn’t do that and he then stated he’s going down to see that man in the morning and he’d better be taking that out of his phone and he wanted company off his phone - Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon December 27 3:30 p.m. - Breaking and Entering - Advised neighbor’s house has a crew putting on a roof. Advised one of the workers in a gray jacket, bald head, is trying to force a lock with a screwdriver - Locust Street, Mount Vernon December 28 8:15 a.m. - Message - Caller is requesting to speak with an officer to find out why a warrant has not been issued for male subject after assaulting his sonWalnut Street, Mount Vernon

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4:48 p.m. - TrespassingCaller advised they can see three subjects on security camera. One female, two males, on their oil well site. Red Dodge truck and a small gray vehicle. Advised they have had issues of vandalism on these sites and are requesting officers to check the area - Continental Camp Road, Griffin

6:16 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Advised brother and mother got into an argument and shoved caller. Caller advised he was verbally arguing with caller’s mother. Caller told him not to argue with the mother and then he shoved caller into fridge. Caller advised he then started fighting with caller’s father. Caller advised she is headed to her grandmother’s house - Romaine Road, New Harmony 6:40 p.m. - Theft - Advised his keys were stolen by him mom - Southwind Avenue, Mount Vernon 11:10 p.m. - Domestic Vio-

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lence - Caller advised that he is hearing screaming from an apartment. Heard screaming and threatening “don’t make me (*%@) hit you again - Vine Street, Mount Vernon 11:26 a.m. - HarassmentAdvised male subject has been calling several times. Caller has applied for a protective order but hasn’t seen a judge yet - Farmersville Road, Mount Vernon

Marriage Applications Dustin Allen Choate, 40, Mount Vernon and Lacey Lynn Waters, 32, Mount Vernon

Vicki Lynn Dixon, 54, Mount Vernon and Charles Joseph Martin, 55, Mount Vernon Lance Palmer, 44, Wadesville and Stephanie Dipasquale, 45, Wadesville

Alay’Zhiauna Bre’Shay Roach, 19, Evansville and Christopher Darrell Jones, 25, Mount Vernon

Charles Wade Marler, Jr., 31, Griffin and Karena Humphrey, 23, Griffin

In the matter of the State of Indiana, County of Posey, State of Indiana vs. James Dean Byford, D.O.B 02/22/1977, in the Posey Circuit Court, Cause Number 65C01-1806-F6-000301, the original charge of a Class 6 Felony was pled down to a guilty plea of a Class B Misdemeanor, decided December 12, 2018.

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Posey County LEPC Local Emergency Planning Committee L.E.P.C. 2023

Meeting Schedule On Third Tuesday January 17, 2023 April 18, 2023 July 18, 2023 October 17, 2023 The 2023 L.E.P.C. meetings will be held at the EMA Annex 311 Mill Street, Mt. Vernon,Indiana and will start at 5:00 p.m. Published in the Posey County News on January 3, 2023 - hspaxlp

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The following County Operating Claims have been filed with the Auditor’s Office and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners, POSEY COUNTY, IN at the regular session January 4th Indiana Judges Assoc $200.00 Indiana State Bar Association $142.00

Jean E Hadley $1,116.25

John Jacob Warrum $658.50 Joshua G Orem $500.00 West Group $1,544.86 William W Gooden $1,909.50

GRAND TOTAL $6,071.11

MAEGEN GREENWELL POSEY COUNTY AUDITOR

Published in the Posey County News on January 3, 2023 - hspaxlp

will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs.

Thomas E. Latham Jr., Sheriff of Posey County

Township of property location: Point Common street address of property: 610 Pine Tree Drive, Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Property tax ID: 65-16-25-200-007.002-010, 65-16-25-200-007.006-010

Attorney: Nicholas M. Smith Attorney Number: 31800-15

Law Firm: Manley Deas Kochalski LLC Contact Number: 614-220-5611

The sheriff’s office does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known street address. It is the buyer’s responsibility to research the legal description and associated legal filings. Published in the Posey County News on December 20, December 27, 2022, January 3, 2023 - hspaxlp

Posey County EMA Advisory Board 2023

Regular Monthly Meeting Dates On Third Tuesday

All regularly scheduled meetings are held at the EMA Annex Building at 311 Mill Street Mt. Vernon, Indiana, and start at 7 p.m.

Published in the Posey County News on January 3, 2023 - hspaxlp

Public Notice Des. No. 1902652

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is planning to undertake an Interstate 64 (I-64) Eastbound Black River Welcome Center Project, funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration. The Welcome Center is on eastbound I-64 at Mile Marker 7, and it encompasses 33.5 acres in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana, between the Posey County communities of Griffin and Stewartsville.

The preferred alternative is to demolish and replace the existing Welcome Center and to reconfigure the parking lot to provide a minimum of 54 spaces for cars (including 8 accessible spots) and 75 spaces for trucks, along with new sidewalks and pedestrian paths. New wastewater and water main routes will also be installed at the Welcome Center, and the existing small waste treatment package plants will be removed. Additional planned work activities at the Welcome Center the addition of a pet area and picnic and/or common areas. A truck parking information management system sign will be installed on the eastbound lane of I-64 near Matz Road approximately 1.25 miles southeast of the Illinois/Indiana state line, and approximately six miles northwest of the Welcome Center. The proposed sanitary sewer route will depart from the east side of the Welcome Center and its path will continue to the southeast within right-of-way of local roadways in order to connect with the Town of Poseyville’s sewer system, for a total length of approximately five miles. No new permanent or temporary right-of-way will be needed for the Welcome Center; 27 easements will be needed for the sanitary sewer route construction. The proposed action does not impact properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), on behalf of the FHWA, has issued a “No Historic Properties Affected” finding for the project due to the fact that no historic properties are present within the Area of Potential Effects (APE). In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, the views of the public are being sought regarding the effect of the proposed project on the historic elements as per 36 CFR 800.2(d), 800.3(e) and 800.6(a)(4). Pursuant to 36 CFR 800.4(d)(1), the documentation specified in 36 CFR 800. 11(d) is available for inspection in Metric Environmental, LLC. Additionally, this documentation can be viewed electronically by accessing INDOT’s Section 106 document posting website IN SCOPE at https://erms12c.indot.in.gov/Section106Documents. This documentation serves as the basis for the “No Historic Properties Affected” finding. The views of the public on this effect finding are being sought. Please reply with any comments to Candace Hudziak of Metric Environmental, LLC (317-443-4123, candaceh@metricenv.com) no later than February 2, 2023. In accordance with the “Americans with Disabilities Act”, if you have a disability for which INDOT needs to provide accessibility to the document(s) such as interpreters or readers, please contact Lauren Wilburn, INDOT Project Manager, at 317-233-4688 or LWilburn@indot.IN.gov.

Published in the Posey County News on January 3, 2023 - hspaxlp

2022-364 SUMMONS - SERVICE BY PUBLICATION DLC#:E306-163 STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE POSEY SUPERIOR COURT 1 )SS: COUNTY OF POSEY ) CAUSE NO.:65D01-2209-MF-000365

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ) ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS ) INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE HOLDERS ) OF THE CIM TRUST 2021-R2, MORTGAGE- ) BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2021-R2, ) ) Plaintiff, ) vs. )

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ROSE M. ) SANDLIN, DECEASED, ) THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF EARL ) SANDLIN, DECEASED, ) OCCUPANT(S) OF 11050 NORTH STREET, ) CYNTHIANA, IN 47612, ) CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC AS ) ASSIGNEE OF WELLS FARGO BANK AND ) KIMBERLY D. SANDLIN, ) ) Defendants. )

NOTICE OF SUIT

The State of Indiana to the Defendants above named, and any other person who may be concerned: You are notified that you have been sued in the Court above named. The nature of the suit against you is a Complaint on Note and for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described real estate: Lot number twenty (20) in Montgomery’s enlargement to the Town of Cynthiana, according to the recorded plat thereof, in the office of the recorder of Posey County, Indiana. Subject to all roadways, highways, easements, right of way, assessments, building and use restrictions of record or affecting the use or occupancy of said real estate.

And Commonly known as: 11050 North Street, Cynthiana, IN 47612

This Summons by Publication is specifically directed to the following named Defendants whose whereabouts are known to me:

Occupant(s) of 11050 North Street, Cynthiana, IN 47612, Crown Asset Management LLC as assignee of Wells Fargo Bank and Kimberly D. Sandlin

This Summons by Publication is also specifically directed to the following named Defendants whose whereabouts are unknown to me: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Earl Sandlin, Deceased and The Unknown Heirs at Law of Rose M. Sandlin, Deceased

In addition to the above named Defendants being served by this Summons, there may be other Defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit.

If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must answer the Complaint in writing, by you or your attorney, on or before the 9th day of February, 2023 (the same being within thirty (30) days after the Third Notice of Suit), and if you fail to do so, a judgment will be entered against you for what the Plaintiff has demanded.

DOYLE & FOUTTY, P.C. By S. Brent Potter

ATTEST:

Clerk of the Posey County Superior Court 1

S. Brent Potter (10900-49)

Tina M. Caylor (30994-49)

David M. Johnson (30354-45)

Alan W. McEwan (24051-49)

Matthew L. Foutty (20886-49)

Craig D. Doyle (4783-49)

Jessica S. Owens (26533-49)

DOYLE & FOUTTY, P.C. 41 E Washington St., Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204

317-264-5000

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By Trisha L. Lopez

Drizzling skies, standing water and cool December temperatures were no match for the 21 Mount Vernon Junior High School runners who braved the elements to take part in the recently held Candy Cane 5k.

“The weather was not ideal for running, but, in some ways, that made it more fun. Runners had to persevere through cold and rain...many while pushing themselves physically farther than they ever had before,” said junior high math teacher Rachel Wheaton.

Mount Vernon Junior High School offers Prime Time, essentially a club activity period, for students twice a week at the end of the school day. Teachers are allowed to pick a “subject” area they enjoy. Wheaton and fellow math teacher Sarah Wildeman, both runners, decided to teach a Couch to 5k class.

“We spend class time building up our training and then hold a 5K race at the end of the class. We have beginner and advanced groups because we have a range of abilities in our classes from cross country runners to students who have never tried the sport,” Wheaton said.

Wednesday’s race, the third hosted by Wheaton and Wildeman, was the first time that all participants completed the full 2.1 miles. Mount Vernon Junior High School cheerleaders were on-hand to cheer for the rain poncho-wearing runners along the course. Mount Vernon High School track team members timed the event. Some teachers ran with the student and others helped direct. Mount Vernon IGA and Wildeman Burgdorf Concrete helped provide post-race snacks and shirts for participants.

Seventh grader Braxton Walker defended his 2021 win, but Wheaton said the experience was a rewarding for all involved.

“I am so proud of all of the students. I think a lot of them don’t know what a 5k is when they sign up so they don’t know what they are getting into! Training with them and seeing them work hard at something challenging and then finishing a 5k for the first time is so rewarding,” Wheaton said.

Maddie Abel finishing the Candy Cane 5k. Photo supplied

Candy Cane 5K runners include: Bowers, Colin; Chilton, Lauren; Cooper. Madison; Egan, Bristol; Hermann, Maxx; Hicks, Ryan; Jackson, Braylin; Lewis, Shaun A.; Moore, Levi J.; Owens, Madison; Quinn, Nolan; Reynolds, Brenyn; Salee, Maddex; Schaefer. Micky; Schoettlin, Kenny; Snelling, Xander; Staib, Olivia; Thompson, Chelsea; Walker. Braxden; Wright, Griffin; Stewart. Korvon; Ms. Wheaton; Mrs. Wildeman; Maddie Abel; Makayla Schneider; Tripp Holzworth; Peggy Harner; and Shania Lewis. Photo Supplied

Ryan Hicks running the Candy Cane 5k. Photo supplied

Chelsea Thompson running the Candy Cane 5k. Photo supplied

Andy and Laureen Ludwig smile for the camera during the Knights of Saint John New Years Eve Dinner and Dance on Saturday evening in Saint Wendel. Photo by Dave Pearce

Vikings split Salem, Eastern Pekin games in Posey County

By Chris Morlan

Back on the basketball court for the first time in nearly ten days was the North Posey boys’ basketball team. Last Tuesday, North Posey played at home for two games on the day.

The Vikings faced a very tough Eastern (Pekin) ball club. North Posey was leading this game by as much as ten points and lost in the end by the final score of 63-61. In the nightcap, the Vikings played Salem and defeated the Lions 69-49.

In this early game, the Vikings let this lead slip through their hands. North Posey led by as much as ten points in the first half. At halftime, North Posey was in control at 36-28. Eastern (Pekin) stormed back in the third quarter and got within three points at 44-41. The Vikings were outscored 22-17 in the fourth quarter and lost this matchup by two points. Eastern (Pekin) was perfect from the free throw line going 13 for 13 from charity stripe. Colin Schipp led the Vikings in scoring with a game-high 24 points. Schipp scored 18 of the 24 points in the first half. Jackson Graff finished with 20 points and Kylen Wathen with 11 points. Cody Banet led Eastern (Pekin) with 20 points. Jacob Cherry scored 17 points and Kaden Temple with 15 points for the Musketeers.

VARSITY, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at North Posey North Posey 20 16 8 17 — 61 Eastern (Pekin) 13 15 13 22 — 63

NORTH POSEY (61): C. Schipp 9 3-4 24, L. Stone 1 0-1 2, A. Schmitt 2 0-0 4, J. Graff 6 4-6 20, K. Wathen 5 0-0 10, E. Mansfield 0 0-0 0

EASTERN (PEKIN) (63): J. Cherry 6 5-5 17, K. Anderson 2 0-0 5, C. Banet 8 0-0 20, Y. Edlin 1 4-4 6, K. Temple 5 4-4 15, C. Terry 0 0-0 0, K. Gibson 0 0-0 0 3-point field goals: North Posey 8 (J. Graff 4, C. Schipp 3, K. Wathen 1), Eastern (Pekin) 6 (C. Banet 4, K. Anderson 1, K. Temple 1); Free Throws: North Posey 7-11, Eastern (Pekin) 13-13; Fouls: North Posey 13, Eastern (Pekin) 9

During the junior varsity matchup, Eastern (Pekin) led 11-0 to start this game. North Posey got back in the game and the Musketeer led by five points at the half. The Vikings were only down 31-30 in the final minute of the game. Eastern (Pekin) made their free throws down the stretch to win 37-30 over North Posey.

Noah Koester led the Vikings in scoring with eight points. Stone Riecken finished with six points, followed by Noah

Roberts with five points, Carson Woods with four points, Ethan Mansfield with three points, Logan Simmons with two points, and Cole Cullum with two points.

For the evening game, North Posey easily defeated Salem 69-49. The Vikings jumped out to an 20-11 advantage after one quarter. At the end of the first half, North Posey extended their lead to 36-22. North Posey built their lead up to twenty points at 58-38 to close out the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Vikings maintained their lead and finished the game with a 20-point victory.

Colin Schipp and Jackson Graff led the Vikings in scoring with 16 points each. Liam Stone had a great game and finished with ten points. Hayden Baughman led Salem in scoring with a game-high 19 points. Baughman scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half. Kaleb Tucker scored 13 points for the Lions.

VARSITY, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at North Posey North Posey 20 16 22 11 — 69 Salem 11 11 16 11 — 49

NORTH POSEY (69): C. Schipp 6 1-1 16, L. Stone 4 2-2 10, A. Schmitt 3 1-1 7, J. Graff 7 2-2 16, K. Wathen 2 0-0 6, E. Mansfield 3 0-0 6, K. Gengelbach 0 3-4 3, K. Downey 1 0-0 2, C. Woods 0 0-0 0, S. Riecken 0 3-4 3, N. Koester 0 0-0 0, L. Simmons 0 0-0 0, N. Roberts 0 0-0 0

SALEM (49): J. Stephenson 3 1-2 8, H. Baughman 7 2-2 19, J. Cheatwood 3 0-2 7, K. Tucker 5 2-3 13, H. Collins 0 0-0 0, L. Bowles 1 0-0 2, K. Humphery 0 0-0 0, N. Risen 0 0-0 0, P. Boulet 0 0-0 0, C. Dean 0 0-0 0, L. Nguyen 0 0-0 0, J. Brough 0 0-0 0

3-point field goals: North Posey 5 (C. Schipp 3, K. Wathen 2), Salem 6 (H. Baughman 3, J. Stephenson 1, J. Cheatwood 1, K. Tucker 1); Free Throws: North Posey 12-14, Salem 5-9; Fouls: North Posey 9, Salem 11 North Posey beat Salem 63-42 in the junior varsity game. The Vikings started this matchup with an early 17-4 lead and never trailed the remainder of the way.

Stone Riecken led the Vikings in scoring with a game-high 12 points. Logan Simmons finished with 10 points. Noah Koester scored nine points, followed by Cole Cullum with seven points, Kaden Gengelbach with six points, Kade Buecher with five points, Ethan Mansfield with four points, Carson Woods with four points, Noah Roberts with three points, and Trey Buecher with three points.

but couldn’t find the points to go ahead and fell 54-49.

Pekin junior Jacob Cherry presented a 6’11” challenge to the Cats on both ends of the floor. Mount Vernon controlled the opening tip, but couldn’t score. Cherry was fouled by Clowers. He missed the first free throw, but hit the second to put the Musketeers on the board in the opening seconds of the game. The Cats struggled to score, with back to back misses and a turnover.

By Trisha L. Lopez

Frigid temperatures and a thick blanket of snow proved no match for the Wildcats as they got back to work on Tuesday afternoon, hosting Salem High School in the opening contest of a double header against the Lions followed by an evening showdown against Eastern Pekin.

The Wildcats had their hands full with Salem in the opening minutes of the contest. Mount Vernon got on the board first with a putback bucket by junior Nicot Burnett, but a triple by senior Holden Collins gave the Lions the lead seconds later. A Mount Vernon miss was rebounded by Salem, but they failed to score. Freshman Brady Schickel grabbed the rebound, setting up junior Jackson Clowers for a go-ahead layup. Senior Kaleb Tucker answered and reclaimed the lead for the visitors with 6:26 to go in the first quarter. A loose ball scramble gave the Lions the ball back and led to a basket for senior Hayden Baughman. Salem got a stop on defense, but couldn’t get a shot to fall. Clowers snagged a defensive rebound and drove the length of the floor to score, cutting the Lions lead to a point. Clowers was fouled on the Cats next possession and hit one of two free throws to tie the game at 7-7. Schickel added a jumper from the elbow to give Mount Vernon a 9-7 lead with four minutes left in the period. Tucker answered and the Lions moved ahead courtesy of a pair of free throws by senior Justin Stephenson. Schickel found Clowers underneath for a layup and chance at a three point play. Clowers’ free throw was off the mark

and the ball was tipped out of bounds by the Cats. Wildcats junior Jacob Swartz forced a Salem turnover, giving the home team the ball back with a minute on the clock. Burnett drove into the lane through a trio of Lions and scored to give Mount Vernon a 14-11 lead. The Lions tried to hold for the last shot of the period, but couldn’t score. Junior Logan Dutkiewicz came up with the rebound and dished the ball ahead to Burnett who added another basket to give the Cats a 16-11 advantage.

The Lions struck first in the second quarter with a triple by Baughman, but Schickel responded with a basket from underneath. A three by Stephenson cut the Cats lead to a point 15 seconds later. The Wildcats defense overwhelmed the Lions and Mount Vernon forced another turnover. Dutkiewicz came through with a jumper to give the Cats some breathing room.

Clowers blocked a shot by Salem sophomore Jackson Brough and Mount Vernon came away with the ball. Dutkiewicz was fouled by Tucker and sank a pair of free throws to stretch the lead to five. A steal and score by Burnett gave Mount Vernon its largest lead of the afternoon.

Baughman drained a three to slow the Cats momentum, but Mount Vernon freshman Nash Hostetter returned the favor and the hosts led 27-20 with three minutes to go in the half. Dutkiewicz came up with a defensive board and found Hostetter who drew a foul. He missed the first free throw, but hit the second. Burnett added a bucket to give Mount Vernon a 30-20 lead a minute later. A three-point play by Salem junior Les Bowles on the next possession might have given the visitors some hope, but Schickel had other plans. He drained a three and came up with a steal on defense, setting up Clowers for

a basket to take a 35-23 lead into the break.

The third period belonged to Mount Vernon. The Cats held Salem scoreless for the last 90 seconds of the first half and the entire third quarter, going on a 27-0 run. Dutkiewicz got things started in the opening seconds of the half. Back to back takeaways and buckets by Clowers were followed by a spin and fadeaway jumper by Burnett to give Mount Vernon a 41-23 lead. Clowers scored on a putback. Dutkiewicz added a pair of free throws and a triple to stretch the lead 48-23 with four minutes remaining in the third quarter. Shots by Clowers and Hostetter put Mount Vernon on top 54-23 and a triple by junior Aaron Weiss gave Mount Vernon a 57-23 lead to end the period.

The Lions fared better in the fourth period, but couldn’t overcome Mount Vernon’s dominant third quarter performance and fell 63–37.

Clowers led the Cats in scoring with 17 points, three assists, eight rebounds and two steals.

Burnett and Dutkiewicz had double doubles. Burnett had 15 points, two assists, 10 rebounds and two steals. Dutkiewicz had 14 points, five assists, 10 rebounds and one steal.

Other scorers for Mount Vernon were: Hostetter, six points, one assist and one steal; Schickel, five points, one assist, five rebounds and three steals; Weiss, four points and two rebounds; and freshman Meyer Robb, two points, one assist, one rebound and one steal.

Mount Vernon fought back from a 10-point deficit with four minutes to go in the fourth quarter in the evening contest against the Eastern Pekin Musketeers (9-1). Down 46-36 late in the game, the Cats narrowed the gap to one with 45 seconds on the clock,

Eastern junior Kade Anderson scored to give the visitors a 3-0 edge with 6:30 to go in the first quarter. Hostetter gave the Cats their first points of the evening, but Cherry answered. Cherry blocked a Clowers shot, setting up Eastern sophomore Cody Banet for a bucket and a 7-2 lead. Mount Vernon found its offensive rhythm midway through the period. Back to back buckets by Clowers and Hostetter cut Eastern’s lead to a point, but Cherry scored again. A Dutkiewicz basket brought the Cats right back. Swartz deflected a pass meant for Cherry, but Eastern retained possession. Eastern junior Kaden Temple was fouled and hit a pair of free throws to take an 11-8 lead at the end of the quarter.

The early going of the second quarter was friendly to neither team. Eastern couldn’t get multiple shots to fall and Burnett was called for his third foul of the game. The Musketeers came up with defensive rebounds, but turned the ball over. Their luck shifted with a steal by Temple, who found Banet for a basket with six minutes remaining in the half. Clowers answered and grabbed a rebound on the other end. A triple by Shickel tied the game at 13-13, but Eastern senior Yancey Edlin scored to keep the Cats at bay. A three by Banet gave the visitors an 18-13 edge with three minutes left in the half. Mount Vernon scored just once more, a bucket by Dutkiewicz, and went into the break trailing 20-15.

Banet hit a three and came up with a steal and dish to Temple to open the second half on a 5-0 run to take a 2515 lead. A jumper by Shickel slowed the Musketeers momentum, but Banet scored again. Dutkiewicz answered, but Edlin scored to keep the visitors on top by 10. Temple drew a foul and hit one of two free throws to stretch Eastern’s lead to 11 with 4:45 remaining in the third. A triple by Burnett…his first points of the game…gave the Cats a much-needed boost. Eastern turned the ball over and Burnett struck again, cutting the Musketeers lead in half,

baskets by Temple and Terry to hold onto a 40-31 lead.

The Wildcats started the fourth quarter with a steal and score by Hostetter. Cherry responded, but Schickel grabbed a steal and sank a three to close the gap to six. Cherry scored and was fouled, but missed the free throw and couldn’t complete the threepoint play opportunity. Cherry was fouled again and hit both free throws to take a 46-36 lead. Burnett stepped up with a three-point play and a bucket by Dutkiewicz shrank the lead to seven with 2:44 to go. Free throws by senior Kaden Gibson and a Wildcats turnover threw ice on the Cats momentum, but Burnett bounced back with another triple and a three-point play to bring the Cats to within three with 45 seconds left. Dutkiewicz grabbed a steal and found Burnett and the Musketeers lead shrank yet again, 50-49.

A pair of free throws by Anderson extended Eastern’s edge, 52-49. Burnett’s shot was off the mark, but Clowers came up with the rebound. His shot was blocked, but Mount Vernon retained possession and called time out with 13.1 seconds to go. The Wildcats had a chance, but couldn’t score. Eastern hit a pair of free throws late and the Cats fell 54-49.

Burnett led the Cats with 17 points, one assist and four rebounds. Shickel had 10 points, two assists, four rebounds and two steals.

Other scorers were: Dutkiewicz, eight points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals; Hostetter, six points, four assists, two rebounds and one steal; Clowers, six points, three assists, six rebounds and two steals; and Campbell, 2 points, one assist and three rebounds.

Mount Vernon fell on the road at Washington, 69-42, on Friday.

The Cats were led by Burnett with 27 points…21 from beyond the arc. Burnett hit six threes in the first half alone.

Other scorers were: Clowers, five points; Dutkiewicz, four points; Hostetter, four points; and Schickel, two points. No additional stats were available at the time this story was written.

The Mount Vernon boys basketball team battled tough competition and Mother Nature to claim a holiday win in a busy week of Christmas break hoops.

30-25. The Wildcats defense denied Eastern the paint, but Temple found a way to score. Wildcats sophomore Jack Campbell answered. Eastern senior Chris Terry was fouled and hit both free throws, but Clowers scored again to keep Mount Vernon within five. A bucket by Temple was answered by Shickel. The Musketeers closed out the third quarter with

North Posey’s Liam Stone goes high to get a shot off during the game against Salem during the tourney this week. Photo by Dave Pearce

Mount Vernon freshman Brady Schickel, known mostly for his defense, turns the corner on the way to the bucket during this week’s tourney. Photo by Garry Beeson

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Viking wrestlers compete at Mater Dei Holiday Classic

By Chris Morlan

The North Posey wrestling team participated in the annual Evansville Mater Dei Holiday Classic. This was a two-day event last Thursday and Friday. There were 21 high schools wrestling at this tournament from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Tennessee.

Union County, Kentucky won the team scores with 218 points. Evansville Mater Dei placed second with 191 points. Tell City came in third place with 164 points, Avon in fourth place with 157.5 points, and Perry Meridian rounded out the top five with 148.5 points. North Posey finished fourteenth with 39 points. Mount Vernon in fifteenth place with 35 points, and Gibson Southern in sixteenth place with 33 points.

In this two-day tournament, four of the seven Viking wrestlers advanced past the first day. Kaleb Baehl, Trace Martin, Lander Shelby,

and Reece Terhune all advanced in their weight class on the second day of the tournament. Shelby and Terhune were the only two Vikings to place in this classic. Terhune placed fifth in the 195-pound weight class and Shelby finished sixth in the 160-pound weight class.

Junior Kaleb Baehl (1510) did not place in the 106-pound weight class. Baehl defeated Breylin Clifford (Union County) by major decision 11-3 in round one of the brackets. In the quarterfinal, Baehl lost by fall to Isaac Campbell (Floyd Central) (0:26). In the consolation round two match, Baehl won by fall over Jacob Cowan (Trinity) (4:15). In the consolation round three match, Baehl lost by fall (1:13) over Peyton Schoettle (Roncalli).

Gavin Wheeler (18-6) did not place in the 120-pound weight class. In championship round one, Isaiah Schaefer (Evansville Mater Dei)

won by fall over Wheeler (3:40). For the consolation round one match, Wheeler won by fall over Jayden Harris (New Albany) (2:10).

Wheeler lost the consolation round two match against Ryan Taylor (Perry Meridian) by decision 7-3.

Trace Martin (14-5) did not place in the 145-pound weight class. Martin lost the championship round one match against Keegan Williams (Evansville Memorial) by decision 4-0. In the consolation round one match, Martin won by fall over Tucker Billerman (Perry Meridian) (2:56). For the consolation round two match, Martin won by fall over Wendel Hollister (Avon) (3:58). In the consolation round three match, Martin lost by decision 4-2 over Brayden Lain (Tell City).

Wyatt Gamblin (1410) did not place in the 152-pound weight class. Gamblin lost by decision 7-6 over Max Speaker (St. Xavier) in championship round one. In consolation round one, Gamblin won by decision 3-2 over Rowdy Adams (Sullivan). For the consolation round two match, Gamblin lost by decision 7-1 over

Oliver Hallet (Indian Creek). Lander Shelby (12-12) placed sixth in the 160-pound weight class. Shelby won championship round one match by fall over Noah Stevenson (Franklin) (0:59). In the quarterfinal, Shelby lost by fall to Zachary Huckaby (Perry Meridan) (3:00). For the consolation round two match, Shelby won by fall over Juan Rodriguez (New Albany) (2:13). In the consolation round three match, Shelby won by decision (4-

0) over Jack Rose (Gibson Southern). Joey Pierre (Mater Dei) pinned Shelby (2:21) in the fifth-place match.

Reece Terhune (15-11) placed fifth in the 195-pound weight class. Terhune lost by fall over James Stegman (St. Xavier) in championship round one. In consolation round one match, Terhune won by decision 5-1 over Nathan Morawska (Avon). For consolation round two, Terhune won by fall over James Hoffman (New Al-

bany) (3:37). In consolation round three match, Terhune won by decision (7-3) over Zac Plumeri (Trinity). Terhune defeated Logan Cooper (Civic Memorial) in the fifth-place match by medical forfeit.

Tristan Gammon (139) did not place in the 285-pound weight class. In the preliminary match, Gammon lost by fall over Carter Guillaume (St. Xavier) (1:03). Gammon lost his next match by fall (2:43) against

Mount Vernon boys, girls are sixth

By Trisha L. Lopez Mount Vernon swimmers spent Tuesday, December 27 in Indianapolis training at the Indiana University Purdue

University Natatorium ahead of Wednesday’s Indianapolis North Central Panther Invite.

The Wildcats brought home sixth place team finishes in both the boys and girls competitions.

Senior Sophie Kloppenburg claimed the 100 Freestyle title. Senior Kaleigh Kelley placed second in the 50 Freestyle and the 100 Breastroke.

Wildcats Coach Erinn Jankowski said her athletes “gained a tremendous amount of experience racing against top-10 teams in the state.”

Team results for the girls: Carroll High School, 885; Fishers High School, 798.5; Chesterton High School, 455; North Central High School, 418.5; Franklin Central High School, 346; and Mount Vernon High School, 250.

Team results for the boys: Fishers High School, 958; North Central High School, 664; Carroll High School, 566; Chesterton High School, 516; Franklin Central High School, 361; and Mount Vernon High School, 74.

The IUPUI Natatorium, built in 1982, has been the site of 11 Olympic swimming, diving and synchronized swimming trials, NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s swimming and diving championships and the IHSAA swimming and diving state finals.

North Posey’s Lander Shelby was the highest placing North Posey Viking in the Mater Dei Holiday Classic over the holidays. Photo by Garry Beeson

Enjoying cookies and hot chocolate after the Harmonie State park first day of the year hike. Left to right are Marlee Spilman, Dawson Spilman, Dean Schmitt, and Dax Schmitt. Photo by Brittney Schmitt

Drinking their hot chocolate waiting for everyone to finish the walk are Vernon and Shirley Esche. Photo by Brittney Schmitt

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