The Posey County News - December 28th 2010

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Loss of Owen, fall election lead stories of 2010

By Dave Pearce No matter how you look at it, 2010 brought a lot of changes to Posey County.

Perhaps none was larger than the county’s loss of an icon, Jane Blaffer Owen. The 95-year-old New Harmony philanthropist died of heart failure during the year.

Owen, whose generosity topped most lists of things done in Posey County, will never be replaced. But for her work here and across the country, she will never be forgotten.

Owen’s death was perceived by the staff of the Posey County News as the single most important event of 2010.

A close second was the November General Election which saw more Republicans win in one year than had won in the five previous elections combined.

Leading the upsets locally was Travis Clowers’ upset win over incumbent Jodi Uebelhack for Posey County Prosecutor. Travis becomes the first GOP prosecutor in Posey County since local attorney William Gooden held the post in the middle 1980s.

On a national and state level, Indiana Senator Evan

Bayh’s late announcement that he would not seek reelection led to a rash of changes in political ambitions and left most Democrats scurrying to find a new pecking order. In a year when approval ratings of Democratic President Barack Obama stood at less than 50 percent, Democrats apparently needed more time, especially in Indiana.

Republican Dan Coats defeated highly-popular (especially in this corner of the state) former Vanderburgh County Sheriff and Congressman Brad Ellsworth for the Senate seat while Newburgh physician Larry Buschon defeated local attorney Trent VanHaaften for Congressman. And in an election that was certified only this week, Wendy McNamara defeated Bob Deig for State Representative.

In third place in order of importance of stories in 2010 was the closing of Hedges Central Elementary School in Mount Vernon. The school was closed to help Mount Vernon’s financially-troubled school corporation attempt to meet future budgets. More than 20 teachers as well as other school employees found

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Jane Blaffer Owen speaks in late June in New Harmony.

Wabash River Toll Booth to be removed

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Nominations sought Leadership Evansville is hosting is 16th annual Celebration of Leadership Awards and is seeking nominations from the public for individuals, youth, organizations, businesses that go beyond the call of duty to assist those in need and make our community a better place to live.

Nominations will be accepted in the following categories: arts, education, environment, government/public service, health/social service, and neighborhood/community. All submissions will be reviewed for the local Celebration of Leadership Awards and the Jefferson Awards, which is a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public service in America. More information about the Jefferson Awards can be found at http:// www.jeffersonawards.org/ Award nominations are due Jan. 19, 2011. The Celebration of Leadership Award Ceremony will be held on March 17, 2011 at 6 p.m. at the Centre in Downtown Evansville.

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DCP deadline is June 1 Greg Knowles, County Executive Director of the Posey County FSA, reminds producers that June 1, 2011, is the deadline for enrolling in the 2011 DCP program or the 2011 ACRE program. It is important producers contact the Posey County FSA office to set up appointments. Also wheat certification is also going on. The deadline to certify your wheat is May 31, 2011, and planting dates are required. If you have any questions, please contact the Posey County FSA Office at (812) 838-4191, ext. 2.

Sports passes available The following All-Sports Passes and Season passes are on sale in the North Posey High School athletic office: Basketball Pass - good for any 10 Varsity High School games and all Freshman game - Adults $30, Students $25; Winter/Spring All-Sport Passes - good for all Winter and Spring High School Athletic Events Adults - $40 Students - $30

Blood Drive is Jan. 5 There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Library on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to give the “Gift of Life.”

Newly elected Posey County Clerk Betty Postletheweight watches as her chief deupties are sworn in during ceremonies on Wednesday at the Posey County Courthouse. Photo by Dave Pearce

New plan, board take effect in Mount Vernon

By Pam Robinson Word quickly reached the public about the Mount Vernon School Board’s vote to accept the proposed 5 percent salary cut for teachers and administrators and the $25,000 one-time retirement incentive provision at their Monday, December 20, meeting. As Superintendent Tom Kopatich outlined, the new salary agreement with teachers and administrators along with the retiree incentive provision will mean a savings of $1.2 million, adding stability to the school corporation.

Board members along with Kopatich expressed deep gratitude to teachers for the new agreement that will protect programs and keep the best interests of students first.

School board member Beth McFadin Higgins spoke about the teachers’ commitment to the school corporation—and how others should look to the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon as a leader in weathering the current crisis in state education funding.

“I’d like to thank the teachers and all these groups for working together,” Higgins stated. “We have worked together in the past, and as a returning member next year, I look forward to working with NEA— the teachers, the staff and other groups—not only with what we’ve started here tonight, but I also think we work together on a more global aspect, that is the state of education funding in the State of Indiana and

where that’s headed and how it’s affected us. I think that’s another area I look forward to sharing resources and information that we have so that perhaps while we think of this bold step, we can also be a lighthouse for some creative thinking, perhaps to share with the state. We put education first, and so we want the state to put education first as well.”

In a statement on behalf of the National Educational Association, or NEA, of Mount Vernon, Leigh Ann Latshaw commented, “A huge step was taken. . . .It was taken carefully and knowingly, and while a financial positive for the district,

it comes with some adverse effects as well.”

Latshaw then named those adverse effects as the burden placed on teachers, the possibility of teachers looking elsewhere for primary or secondary jobs and the negative impact on the local economy due to reduced teacher buying power.

She added that losing veteran teachers to early retirement would mean sacrifices in the classroom.

She concluded by expressing the NEA’s desire that the best young teachers would be sought for the

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Outgoing Mount Vernon school board members Dennis Angel, Cindy Bippus, and Jesse Montgomery are honored for their many years of work on the board. Photo by Pam Robinson

Powell appointed Poseyville Clerk-treasurer

By Valerie Werkmeister It didn’t take long to find a replacement for the open Clerk-treasurer position in Poseyville. Diana Powell was appointed as the new Poseyville Town Clerk-Treasurer following a closed caucus that was held Monday, December 20. The office had been vacated by Chris Lupfer, who resigned earlier this month for personal reasons.

Following her resignation, John

Sherretz and Bill Hopf, the precinct committmen, were notified.

It was their job to choose and appoint someone to fill in for the remainder of Lupfer’s term which ends in 2011.

Town council members received the news of Powell’s appointment after convening their final meeting of the year. Council members, along with Julie Mayo, current acting Clerk-Treasurer, gathered at

the Poseyville Town Hall to await the news.

Poseyville Town Council President Bruce Baker stated he was pleased with the appointment.

Powell currently serves as the assistant in the Poseyville Utility office. She has served in that position since 2003. Powell will assume her new duties after she has been sworn in by Posey County Judge Jim Redwine.

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Dismantling and removal of the toll booth on the Wabash Memorial Bridge west of Mount Vernon, Ind., was scheduled to begin Monday.

Removing the booth is part of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s implementation of the new electronic tolling system starting Jan 1.

On Monday, crews closed one lane of Indiana 62, and flaggers will control traffic through the work zone. The lane closure will continue through Thursday. Flagging operations will begin at 8 a.m. and last through approximately 3 p.m. each day. Inclement weather could alter the work schedule.

At 10 a.m. Wednesday, INDOT plans to close the road while crews remove the overhead structure and the building from the roadway, which is scheduled to be complete by noon. Motorists should avoid using S.R. 62 during this time.

Law enforcement officials will be on site to redirect traffic during the closure. The detour will re-route motorists to Indiana 69 and Interstate 64.

In order to maintain a safe work environment for motorists and INDOT employees, bridge tolls will not be collected Monday through Friday. Tolling will resume when the new system becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1.

The “Wabash Pass” is the new electronic tolling system that allows users to place a transponder on the front windshield of their vehicle and is scanned by an overhead reader. This will make crossing the structure a stop-free process once all equipment is operational.

The electronic tolling option also allows motorists to load money on their account to pay their tolls which eliminates the need of carrying cash or purchasing advance tickets.

Beginning Jan. 3, office hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time.

The office will close at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28.

Motorists may continue to call and sign up for an account and transponder by dialing 1-800-279-5758 and asking for the “Wabash Pass.”

After Jan. 1, it is anticipated motorists will also be able to access their account and add money by visiting www.wabashbridge.com.

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OBITUARIES John A. Logan John (Jack) A. Logan, 87, passed away at his home on Christmas Day. He was born to Arnold and Fannie M. (Taylor) Logan on June 28, 1923, in Pickett County, Tenn.

He attended the First Baptist Church in New Harmony. He was a WW II Veteran serving in the United States Army Squadron He also was a Air Corp’s 897th Air Engineerr Squadron. proud member of American Legion Post #370 in New Harmony, where he has served as Commander and as Chaplain.

John was also an avid hunter and fisherman, He spent many enjoyable hours running his nets and trot lines, on the Wabash River. John, also attended spot shoots, he was a crack shot. He enjoyed his gardening, especially the fresh asparagus. He loved spending time with his family, relating stories from his past, trying to improve everyone’s vocabulary, and sharing his quick wit, and sense of humor.

He was a Whirlpool retiree.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorita J. (Fisher) Logan, two daughters, Cynthia (Chumley) Powell and Kathy (Chumley) Wagner-Hobbs, one grandson, Jonathan Winebarger, a brother F. Mitchell Logan and a sister M. Lena Vaupel.

Surviving Jack are three daughters, Linda (Steve) Butler of Wadesville, Ind., Melissa (Jack) Swain of Grayville, Ill., and Jacquelyn (Mike) Baxter of Mount Vernon, Ind., brother Melvin (Gerta) Logan of San Marcos, Calif., two sisters, Ermine “Erma” Clifford of Marion, Ky., and S. Virginia “Ginny” Andry of New Harmony, Ind., a close family friend, Michelle Langston Jackson, his caregiver, Novena Bonnell, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the American Legion Post # 370 in New Harmony, Indiana at 1 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post # 370 of New Harmony or to the First Baptist Church of New Harmony.

Werry Funeral Home in New Harmony is assisting the family with the arrangements

Oneida O id ‘Marie’ ‘M i ’H Herron Onedia “Marie” Herron, 90, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on December 24, 2010, with her family at her side, at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Marie was a member of Agape Family Ministries and retired from Deaconess Hospital after 16 years of o service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Ralph” Herron; daughter- in-law, Connie Herron; brother, Clinton Morris; and sister-in-law, Margaret Morris.

Marie is survived by her sons, Larry (Sally) Herron and Terry Herron; daughter, Nancy (Andy) Hoehn; brothers, James Morris, Joseph (Arie) Morris; grandchildren, Katherine (Roberto) Cardarelli, AJ Hoehn, Chad (Sarah) Herron, Lindsay (Shane) Suits, Keren (Joshua) Greene, Jeffrey (Kristen) Hoehn, Sydney Herron, and Holland (Joseph) Hensley; and eight greatgrandchildren.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2010, at Alexander Memorial Park Heritage Chapel, officiated by Pastor James Weihrauch, with burial to follow. Friends visited from noon until service time at the cemetery chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Agape Family Ministries, P.O. Box 156, Mount Vernon, Ind., 47620.

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Mary Ann Gumbel, 84 of Chandler, and formerly of Mount Vernon, Ind., died Monday morning December 27, 2010 at the Transcendent Healthcare Center in Boonville. She was born on May 21, 1926 in Mount Vernon, the daughter of Acie and Essie Mae (Holland) Pennington. She married Arthur Gumbel and he preceded her in death on September 12. 1992.

Gumbel was a homemaker. She enjoyed basket weaving and chair caning. She was an avid gardener and always canned the produce. She was a member of Zoar Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon before its closing. She then belonged to the Chandler United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, George and Judy Gumbel of Boonville; one daughter, Wilma Williams of Mount Vernon; two grandchildren, Tammy Johnson(Mike) and Teresa Russell, two stepgrandchildren, Geff Wood and David Wood; five great grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Acie and Dixie Pennington and Harold and Judy Pennington, all of Carmi, Frank and Dobie Pennington of Norris City, and George Pennington of Phoenix, Ariz. She was preceded in death by one son, Albert Gumbel, and one sister, Emily Romans.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Austin-Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

On-line condolences may be left at www.austinfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Transcendent Healthcare Center in Boonville for all of the care they provided.

Mount Vernon School, School from Page 1A tion, including the rehire of those teachers cut when Hedges Central Elementary School was closed.

Monday night’s vote was one of the last actions taken by three outgoing board members, each of whom had served for 16 years: Dennis Angel, Cindy Bippus and Jesse Montgomery.

Kopatich honored these members with recognition plaques for making a difference through their support and vision for students. Former Superintendent Keith Spurgeon and Leigh Ann Latshaw stated their appreciation for their service as well.

In other business: •The board voted to pay vouchers by the Mount Vernon of Posey County Multi-School Building Corporation in the amount of $1,882.20. Kopatich explained the vouchers covered legal fees, glass replacement at West Elementary and installation of white boards at Farmersville Elementary.

•The board accepted the financial statement for November 30,2010, and agreed it should be filed for audit. As of November 30, 2010, 92 percent of the year is gone. In the General Fund, 85.63 percent of the budget has been expended. In the Transportation Fund, 78.38 percent of the budget has been expended. Kopatich reported that the financial statement was “a very good sign” for the school district, acknowledging the little over six percent savings in the budget—exceeding the district’s goal to come in five percent below budget by year end.

•The board accepted the resignation of Tina Musgrove as the high school secretary effective December 31, 2010.

•The board confirmed the employment of Tim Alcorn and Bruce Denning as assistant softball coaches at the high school, one-half stipend each. Alcorn and Denning will take on the responsibilities of Hunter Stevens, who earlier resigned.

Year in Review, from Page 1A jobless, along with some 10 percent of other Americans.

On the heels of The Hedges closing came an announcement that teachers would take a slight pay cut.

Only last week, the school employees agreed to yet another pay cut, this time an additional five percent to complete the cut at 5.55 percent.

A tax referendum for Mount Vernon Schools was defeated handily by Posey County residents when it appeared on the Primary Election ballot.

But not all was gloom and doom on the Posey County front in 2010. Aventine, a company that had started an ethanol plant project on Mount Vernon’s east side in 2007, announced that it had emerged from bankruptcy and would be completing the plant this year. The plant opened in October, bringing with it 35 jobs.

In other positive economic news, SABIC held an open house late in the year to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Posey County. Originally General Electric, SABIC employs some 1100 workers in Posey County. SABIC re-

cently announced that it has recalled several workers that had been laid off last year.

A pair of well-known faces in area school corporations retired during this calendar year. New Harmony’s longtime teacher/coach/athletic director Larry Kahle retired as did Mount Vernon School Supt. Keith Spurgeon. Open houses were held separately for both men.

The news for the Posey County United Way was both up and down this year as it

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Carl Alvin Higgins Sr., age 76 of Chesterton, Ind., passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, in Valparaiso, Ind. He was born January 1, 1934, in Evansville, Ind., to Lee Dwayne and Wilma Leona (Hess) Higgins, who preceded him in death. Carl was married on August 3, 1953, in Evansville, Ind., to Lois Christine (Diehl) Higgins, who survives of Chesterton. Carl is also survived by his daughters, Terry Sue (Mike) Post of Michigan City, Ind., and Laura Jean (Brian) Gillis of Bay City, Mich.; sons, Carl A. (Marcia) Higgins Jr. of Valparaiso, Ind., and Charles (Anne) Higgins of Duluth, Ga.; grandchildren, Jenevieve (Dennis) Hayes, Tim (Sara) Post, Adam Carl (Erin), Kelly Lynn, Captain Charles L. (Regina) and Second Lt. Mark Jacob (Beth) Higgins, Michael Carl Vascil, Brian II and Nicholas Gillis; great grandchildren, Korrine, Andrew and Emily Hayes, Cecilia Post, Ethan and Liam David Higgins, Kylie, Brian III, Noah, Ashley and Autumn Gillis; brothers, Junior Lee of Poseyville, Ind., Donald Ray of Portage, Ind., and Paul Wayne Higgins of Cynthiana, Ind.; sisters, Leona Jean Brown of Griffin, Ind., and Iva Mae Dyson of Cynthiania, Ind.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his infant brother, William Harold Higgins.

Carl was a member of First Baptist Church since 1967, where he served as an usher and a member of the choir. Carl umpired many State Park Little League games. He loved supporting his children in their sports and music activities and passed on his fine work ethic to his children.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Chesterton, 1401 W. Porter Ave., Chesterton, Ind., with Pastor Larry Starett officiating. Burial followed at Chesterton Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, in Chesterton, Ind. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Child Evangelism Fellowship or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

was announced early in 2010 that the Posey County United Way, while raising a large amount of money, would not meet its goal. Just a week ago, the announcement was made that the Posey County United Way has already reached its goal for the campaign now underway.

In other news, money was raised for the removal of an unsightly silo on Mount Vernon’s riverfront. The removal is slated to begin as soon as all permits are in order.

Residents of Poseyville will learn in March whether their efforts to keep 24/7 ambulance service in the area paid off. County officials have ordered a study, and the results of the study are slated to be presented in a public meeting once completed sometime in March. Marrs Township residents also have a stake in that meeting as they currently are sharing the ambulance that was originally placed in Poseyville 24 hours a day.

Maribeth Main 63, of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away on Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at Woodbridge Healthcare in Evansville. She was born on January 12, 1947, in Evansville, Ind., to Myron and Elizabeth (Schreiber) Bradley.

Maribeth was a past member at Immanuel United Church of Christ. She had previously worked at Deaconess as an LPN and lived everyday to its fullest capacity.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Maribeth is survived by her sons, Kelly, Donald, and David Rickert, Bryan Adamson; and seven grandchildren.

Services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St. in Mount Vernon with burial in Immanuel UCC Cemetery.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. to service time on Thursday, at the funeral home.

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There were many Santa sightings around Mount Vernon last week. Santa could be found at Guilty Pleasures waving to motorists passing by and handing out candy canes to everyone who stopped by. Pictured with Santa are (left to right) Debbie Stallings and Linda Hawley who helped Santa pick out that special gift for Mrs. Claus before he headed back to the North Pole. Photo by Tammy Bergstrom

Jimmy and Stefanie Elpers of Wadesville are proud to announce the birth of their son, Carver James Elpers, born November 4, 2010 at Deaconess Gateway Women’s Hospital.

He weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz. and was 20 1/2 in. long.

Maternal grandparents are Rick and Donna Stevens of Wadesville. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Debbie Elpers of Evansville. Great-grandparents are Vernita Koester of Wadesville, Deloris Elpers and Gloria Bumb of Evansville.

Sermon of the Week: ‘Followership’ Philharmonical auditions set By: Pastor Matt Watson Mount Vernon General Baptist Church Much is written today about leadership. Today I want to introduce you to a different concept: “Followership.” What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? What is followership?

The first followers were ordinary people. They were called from ordinary families and ordinary jobs. They were asked to do an extraordinary thing: follow. One first-century day Jesus was taking a stroll beside the sea. He saw a couple brothers working, well…fishing, actually working at fishing. Fishing was their work. Fishing was and is a commercial industry. But most of us know fishing more as a sport.

I enjoy the sport of fishing. I remember catching my first catfish in a stocked pond on the front forty acres of a big property in Southeast Missouri. I remember the excitement and exhilaration of my fishing pole bending. It’s an addictive thing.

I’ve since gotten into fresh water trout fishing. A one pound rainbow trout can feel like a whale! Fishing wasn’t a sport for these men who hereafter will be referred to as Peter and Andy.

Fishing was a livelihood. Their poles were nets and they knew how to cast them. They were fishermen.

Peter and Andy were challenged by Jesus not to leadership but to followership. Leadership can be confused with self-advancement. Followership has a stench of servitude.

Followership does not sound to appealing to the comfortable middle-class American. But followership is always what Jesus calls people too—always. He calls them to followership.

And they went—literally. Followership for them affected how they earned their living, how they used their skill set, which they laid their heads at night and how often they saw their family. Followership cost them something. And it costs us something too.

The Bible book of Matthew 4: 18-19 captures the story.

Peter and Andy accept Jesus’ challenge to followership and it completely changed their lives. When it comes time for followers to be sent they are still followers. Matthew 10:24-

25 notes Jesus saying to his sent followers: “A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master.” One difference between followership and leadership might be contentment. Avid followers are content to be like their teacher. Avid leaders want to improve upon their teacher.

They want to be better than their teacher.

A note of warning is in order here. Followership is not for the faint hearted. Those who followed Jesus were instructed in no uncertain terms (Matthew 10: 5-42) that they would have to depend on others (v10), face defenselessness (v16), face impromptu circumstances (v20), be misunderstood (v21), and generally be on an unsafe unpredictable journey. Peter and Andy weren’t fair-weather fishermen. They fished when the weather was fair and when it was poor. Peter and Andy didn’t become fair-weather followers of Jesus. They followed Jesus when conditions were unfair and poor. Will you? The risk is present but far more is the reward. Followership is the right resolution. Become a follower of Jesus today!

Pastor Matt has a passion for you to know Jesus. If you don’t have a local church to call home, we welcome you to Mt. Vernon General Baptist Church any Sunday at 10:30 am.

To learn more go to www.mvgb.org. Matt loves his three girls, trout fishing, and playing basketball.

The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus will hold general auditions for the second half of the Philharmonic’s 20102011 season on Thurs., Jan. 6, 2011, and Fri., Jan. 7, 2011, at the University of Evansville. Auditions are by appointment only.

Under the direction of Dr. Dennis Malfatti, the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus is a volunteer chorus of approximately 100 members which performs major choral repertoire with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus will join the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra for Haydn’s “The Creation” and “The Planets” also featuring the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. The Evansville Philharmonic Chorus is also performing an independent concert in May. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings through April; additional rehearsals are required with orchestra on the week of performances.

Interested singers should call Kimberly Bredemeier 812425-5050.

Legion to host New Year’s Eve party

The American Legion Post 5 will have a New Years Eve party this year. The party will run from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with music by “Kraft Works”. The event will be open to the public. Tickets are now available on a first come first serve basis.

There will be a shrimp cocktail and steak dinner special serving from 5 - 9 p.m.

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Mayor John Tucker and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Denise Dike stand on either side of Freda Foley, 4th Floor Capt. at Mount Vernon's Cloverleaf Apts. on Wed., Dec 22.

Tucker and Dike awarded 1st place to 4th Floor South and a close second to second Floor North for the 5th Annual Christmas Hall Decorating Contest. Executive Director of Cloverleaf Terri Austin will prepare a barbecue dinner for and present a roll of quarters to each of the Fourth Floor South winners. Photo by Pam Robinson.

Happy Birthday Announcements December 28 - Jane Bauer, Kathy Crocker, Shane Patrick Harris, Zachary Ralph, Paula Alldredge, Chelsea Pfister, Hunter Clifford December 29 - Don Sowder December 30 - Abigail M. Armstrong December 31 - Amy

Cox, Kristy Georgesen, Matthew Kidd, Cory B. Munsterman, Michael C. Patterson, Kristi Reynolds, Susan Seibert, Frank Slagle, Bill Kueber, Julia Williams, January 1 - Rebecca J. Hall, Jacob Heriges, Helen Smith, Sherry Veeck, Michael Lee Wildeman

January 2 - Peggy Eaton, Joelle Lockwood January 3 - Alyssa Crowley, Jenni Hein If you have a name to be included in the birthday calendar, please send to: Posey County News, P.O. Box 397, New Harmony, IN 47631, or email: news1@ poseycountynews.com.

10 YEARS AGO, December 26, 2000 Catherine Scheller, formerly of the St. Philip area has been named the new postmaster at Mount Vernon.

Mark Seib of Seib Farms LLP in Poseyville has been elected President of the Mount Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce for 2001.

Casey Trela of New Harmony and a sophomore at DePauw University will be part of a four week Winter Term in Mission program in Siuna, Nicaragua. Casey will be leaving in January.

Patrolmen Ben Bohleber and John Montgomery of the Mount Vernon Police department have completed their Basic Training Courses.

The North Posey eighth grade girls basketball team beat Tecumseh 38-26. Kristin Beuligmann scored 18 points and cleared nine rebounds in the winning effort.

Pictured L to R are Lois Weisling, birthday girl Margaret Shaffer, Charlene Harris and Angie Williams.

Weisling, Harris and Williams threw a surprise 70th

By Pam Robinson The employees of Margaret’s Resale in Poseyville surprised birthday party for their their boss, Margaret Shaffer, on Wednesday with a party to cel- boss at her store, Margaret’s Resale Shop, in ebrate her 70th birthday. Shaffer responded with enthusiasm, BARRETT USED Poseyville on Wednesday. passing out baked treats and hot coffee to her customers when Photo by Pam Robinson. they stopped by to offer their own congratulations.

Griffin resident Karen Wilson made sure she got her birthday wishes on the record. “She’s special,” Wilson bubbled about Shaffer. A long-time customer, Wilson said she traded with Shaffer at The Corner Resale Shop, which Shaffer managed for Selection by Zach Straw 32 years in Wadesville. When The Corner closed 2 ½ years ago, Wilson followed Shaffer to Poseyville for the opening of Margaret’s Resale Shop.

“She’s clothed my family for over 30 years,” Wilson states.

That family includes six children and 13 grandchildren. “My grandson’s favorite place is Margaret’s,” she adds. “He’s four, Ira Jr.” Her sisters and mother still travel from Illinois to pick up Margaret’s bargains.

Shaffer’s employees express their gratitude for her generosity in keeping them in stable jobs. Shaffer brought all The Corner staff to Poseyville with her. “We all kept our jobs because of Margaret,” says employee Angie Williams.

Williams highlights the charities Margaret’s Resale helps as well. If clothing consignments don’t move after three months, Shaffer donates the clothes to non-profits with the consignee’s permission. “All infant clothing goes to Birthright in Evansville,” Williams says. “Adult clothing goes to Goodwill or the Salvation Army. Men’s suits are donated to the Evansville Rescue Mission.”

Williams says Shafer’s Christian values come out in large and small ways. A parishioner at St. Frances Xavier Catholic BREAD INGREDIENTS Church in Poseyville, Shaffer organizes the church’s angel tree • 4 cups all-purpose flour every year and is treasurer of the Ladies Club.

“She’ll do anything for you,” Williams states. “She once • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt found a magnolia leaf in winter for a school project. Any time • 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature • 6 ounces cream cheese (not whipped), room temperayou want something, she finds it.” ture Margaret and her husband Joe celebrate 48 years of marriage • 1 1/4 cups sugar in January. They have lived in Poseyville for 42 of those years.

• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract The couple has three children living in nearby Evansville: Julie • 3 cups pecans Schwindel, Joy York and Michael Shaffer. Their six grandchildren—Jacob, Stephany, Hannah, Laura, Valerie and Joseph— DIRECTIONS range in age from 4 to 21 years old.

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Coarsely chop 1 1/2 cups of the Margaret’s Resale Shop is located at 132 S. Lockwood, just pecans and spread them on a cookie sheet and bake for off Highway 165 heading into Poseyville. Business hours are 8 about 10 minutes or until the nuts are fragrant. Set aside a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to cool. on Saturdays. For more information, call the shop at 812-874- 2. Whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl.

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3. Beat together the butter and cream cheese in an electric

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Congressman Frank McCloskey has unofficially announced he will rerun for the Eighth District Congressional seat.

Army Private Larry Wood Jr., son of Susie and Paul Pate of Fort Branch and a 1985 graduate of Gibson Southern High School, has completed a HAWK missile crewman course at the U.S. Army Air Defense School located in Fort Bliss, Texas.

Five companies have placed bids on Poseyville’s upcoming water meter project. The town is planning to replace about 200 meters and install 350 new meters.

A fire broke out in a bedroom of the home of Larry Farrar. Larry and his twin sons, Jeremy and Jason were home at the tine of the fire but no one was injured.

Several individuals around town would like to know what happened to the beautiful flag that flew from the elevator at Griffin. It was a beautiful sight to behold driving on I-64.

George Cottrell, formerly of Poseyville is now the new manager of the Columbus, Ohio office of Ryder System, a truck lease and rental firm.

Bonnie Sue Butler, the two year old daughter of Jesse and Julia Butler suffered a bad burn on her left arm Christmas Day. The accident occurred when Bonnie brushed against a heating stove at her grandmother’s house while she was playing.

According to a report filed from Purdue University, Indiana is the top commercial popcorn producing state this year, followed by Illinois, Nebraska, and Ohio. Indiana’s 1960 crop totaled 68.2 million pounds of popcorn.

Schafer’s Rexall drug Store has announced the winners of their recent contest.

Prize winners include Mary Heim (bike), Karen Blaylock (toy electric studio organ), Brenda Wilson (toy portable telephone), Bob Erbacher (bike), Buddy Simpson (toy train), Stevie Straub (toy race track set), and Greg Reising (toy P-38 plane).

Red Cross Blood Mobile to be at the library The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be at the Alexandrian Public Library parking lot on January 5, 2011 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

The need for blood is constant. The American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana is the primary supplier of blood in the tri-state. Your donation can help to save lives.

The Alexandrian Public Library is located at 115 West Fifth Street in Mount Vernon, Indiana.

Margaret’s employees throw party

The County Cookbook Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies

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mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat for another minute. Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the toasted pecans.

4. Transfer the dough to a work surface and divide the dough in half. Roughly shape each half into a 8-inch log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and place in the freezer until firm, about 4 hours, but overnight is best. The dough can sit in the freezer for up to two weeks and about a month if wrapped and then placed in an airtight container.

5. Preheat the oven to 350ºF with racks on the upper and lower thirds. Finely chop the remaining 1 1/2 cups of pecans. Unwrap one of the logs of dough and roll in the pecans. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Space 1-inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats.

6. Bake cookies for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are a lightly golden. Rotate the cookies halfway through to ensure even baking. Let cool on the sheets for a minute or two before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Repeat with remaining cookie dough.

Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies.

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Senior Operation Supervisor Mike Smith and the team of Vectren employees prepare to plant trees at the Mount Vernon riverfront on Wed. afternoon, Dec. 22. The team worked with 12 red oaks on terraces 1 and 4 and 10 Eastern redbud clumps on terraces 2 and 3. The trees had 36-inch root balls and the holes were dug with a 42-inch auger.

Vectren Foundation donated $2,500 for the trees and mulch sold at a good discount by Long Valley Nursery, N. St. Joe Ave., in Evansville. Photo by Pam Robinson.

Pictured above are the winners of Gamma Psi’s River Days Art Contest. Left to right are Kori Leverez (K-2 winner), Bralyn Shripka (3rd-5th Grade winner), and Hadley Weatherford (PreK winner). Absent was Dalton Yates (6th-8th Grade winner). Photo

by Tammy Bergstrom

Gamma Psi holds December meeting

By Tammy Bergstrom The Gamma Psi chapter of Kappa, Kappa, Kappa, Inc. held their December meeting/Christmas Party on Monday, December 20 at the First Christian Church in Mount Vernon.

At the beginning of the meeting, the winners of the sorority’s River Days Art Contest were announced and prizes were awarded.

During the Mount Vernon River Days celebration back in September, area youngsters were asked to draw what they thought the

APL News Winter Storytimes Registration begins December 27. The next storytime session will begin January 10 and will run through February 24.

Library Closed The library will be closed December 30, December 31 and January 1 for New Years.

Teen Time On January 3 at 3:30 p.m. we are going to try and determine who’s better - Harry Potter or sparkly vampires?

Come & compete. Who will triumph? For grades 6 to 12.

No regis-tration required.

Friends of the APL Meeting Our first meeting for 2011 will be Monday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. So we hope you will attend.

Mount Vernon riverfront should look like.

Winners thought things like a roller coaster, telescopes for gazing at the stars, and lots of trees would make nice additions to the riverfront.

Winners included Hadley Weatherford, daughter of Tammy and Michael Weatherford in the Pre-K division, Kori Leverez, daughter of Nate and Bo Leverez in the K through second grade division, Bralyn Shprika, daughter of Renea Shprika in the third through fifth

By Stanley Campbell Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The library will be closed January 17 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Adult Winter Reading Program - “Reading And Feed!”

If winter is your favorite time to curl up with a good book and a steaming hot mug of coffee or cocoa, then you’re the kind of adult we had in mind for our Winter Reading Program! The program, which begin January 18 and will feature fun prizes and reading incentives.

Art Gallery Attention Artists: In order to expand our service to the community, the Alexandrian Public Library has created a wall gallery for artists to

Tri Kappa News Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa met December 15 at the Granary for the Christmas dinner meeting.

President Rida Reynolds called the meeting to order by calling for committee reports. Debra Johnson of the Calender Committee destributed the calenders and urged members to deliver before the first of the year.

Corresponding Secretary Cathy Hyatt read several notes of appreciation from Posey County 4-H Homeless Shleter of Mt. Vernon

Harmony Township Farm Bureau met December 14 at the country home of Don and Linda Temme for the Christmas dinner meeting.

County President Sheryl Seib and husband Mark were guests for the evening event.

Linda Temme read “The Story of the Christmas Guest” as the devotions.

President Seib presented the 2010 Action Goals Special Recognition Award received at the Starte Covention for Posey County.

grade division, and Dalton Yates, son of Ron Yates in the sixth through eighth grade division. Each winner received a basket full of drawing, art, and craft supplies.

Following the business meeting, everyone enjoyed a delicious potluck meal, a Christmas Treasure Trade, and gift exchange. The members of Gamma Psi would like to wish everyone a happy new year and Attendance down are looking forward to servAttendance at Ritzy’s ing our community in 2011 Fantasy of Lights, a major with hope and anticipation. fundraiser for Easter Seals, is down significantly over last year’s event. After 25 nights, attendance is running approximately 1,800 vehicles display their work in our behind and admission fees foyer. We are in search of lo- are running approximately cal amateur and professional $11,000 behind last year at talent. You need not live in the same time. The lagging the Mount Vernon area to attendance is most likely participate, display and pro- due to inclement weather on mote your work. We are now several nights since the light accepting requests for this show opened on Thanksgivfree gallery space for March ing.

Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights and April of 2011. will be open 5-10 p.m. (CenLibrary Hours Alexandrian Public Li- tral time) on New Year’s brary is open Monday - Eve, and New Year’s Day, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 making it convenient for area p.m., Fri-day-Saturday from residents to include a visit as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday part of their holiday activi1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For addi- ties. The 17th annual drivetional information about li- through light show in Evansbrary services or to register ville’s Garvin Park will be for a library program call open 5-9 p.m. (Central time) 838-3286 or you can visit on all other nights through our website at http://www. Jan. 2.

Easter Seals encourages apl.lib.in.us . You can now tri-staters to drive through or find us on Face-book. take a carriage ride at Ritzy’s

The County also received recognition for promoting Farm Bureau as “Cream The Candidates”, provided funds for dinner to support Communtiy 4-H Center, seminar on confined animal control and other projects.

Don Temme mentioned that Pepsi has a grant program for non-profit organizations and are concerned by the recipient who applied, especially on animal agriculture concerns.

The Reverends John and Bessie Adams celebrated

a December anniversary.

Presidnet Seib conducted a game “Are You Grumpy Santa?” for the amusement of the members. Linda Temme gave another reading about Santa. Everett Hein read several comments by Captain Stubby on Christmas presents and winter weather.

President Charles Huck and Sheryl Seib had sseveral humorous stories to share before tadjornment. The next meeting will be February 8 at Samuel’s.

at Ritzy’s Fantasy of lights this year Fantasy of Lights during the remaining nights of the event.

While visitors enjoy the 61 elaborate light displays, they will also give a precious gift to tri-state children and adults with disabilities: the gift of independence! Easter Seals relies on the community’s support of the light show to fund thousands of physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions at the EasterSealsRehabilitationCenter. The nonprofit organization serves approximately 5,000 individuals from 30 area counties in southwestern Indiana, southern Illinois and western Kentucky.

For vehicles with up to 6 people, admission for the drive-through event is $7 per car. Admission for vehicles with 7-14 people is $10; admission for vehicles with 15 people or more is $25. For

more details, call 812-4372627.

Horse-drawn carriage rides are available nightly, weather permitting, for $30, which includes admission for up to 6 people. A wheelchair accessible carriage is available. Reservations are NOT required for carriage rides.

For questions about carriage rides, call Horseshoe Bend Carriage Co. at 812-4496321.

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, New Harmony School, College Care Package recipients Katrina Reynolds, Jennifer Burks and Katie Scarafia and Kappa Kappa Kappa Sportsmanship Award recipient Briana Suttles.

The Charity committee reported the adopted family has received the presents for the holiday.

Carol Scarafia and committee plan to deliver the Christmasplates Sunday, December 19. Susie Wildeman has sent several Christmas cards to our local military and mentioned

WMI News Father Time and his children In the stacks of the WMI there is a lovely little book published in 1913 titled “Festival Plays.” Authored

by Marguerite Merington, it harkens back to the day when children’s programs were punctuated by recitations.

The memorization of a speech or poem to be performed before an audience was considered important to child development and a way to produce a society of adults ready, willing and able to participate in public speaking.

The book opens with a one-act play for the newyear. It is titled Father Time and His Children. The cast is made up of Father Time

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and the twelve months of the year. White bearded Father Time is surrounded by the 12 months with each month’s costume a reflection of its season.

We are told that scenery may be simple of elaborate, but it is suggested that a large sun-dial be placed center stage where Father Time will stand. The play opens with Father Time reminding us that we are all governed by time. When his recitation is finished, he introduces his children. One by one the months tell their story. It is suggested that January be announced by bells, horns, whistles, cheering, and for the energetic director, the

she and Debra Johnson collected $311 while ringing gthe bells for the Salvation Army.

Carol Reynolds reported on the results from the Christmas in New Harmony Booth.

President Reynolds achnowledged members for contributing food for the Holiday Ball.

Angela Wiley was selected as an alternate to the State Convention.

Tabby Farrar, Athletic Director for New Harmony School announced January 8 will be Kappa Night.

Words of caring and sharing an the prayer by Sarah Wynne Tolbert were recited by the membership before the adjourment of the business meeting.

President Reynolds conducted a humorous game, a spin on “Night Before Christmas”. Secret pals were revealed witht he exchanging of gifts.

There will be no meeting in January. The next meeting is February 9 at the Johnson United Methodist Church with the review of Cross Keys by Cathy Hyatt.

By Sherry Graves sprinkling of paper snowflakes on the stage.

And so, January takes the stage and recites the following: When the old year dies at midnight’s chime Behold, I appear!

The eldest and youngest child of Time, The Happy New Year!

Two faces I wear, like the Roman god At the temple door, Surveying the path by pilgrims trod, And the path before.

Backward looking, and looking ahead, Like that god in Rome;

We read the roads we have yet to tread By the roads we’ve come.

Then Janus-wise, with our double view, Let us bear in mind To bring no faults to the year that’s new From the years behind; Only good counsels by which we live, Good thoughts and good cheer, For that is the way to get and give A Happy New Year! ***** Happy New Year from the WMI. We will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. 3.

The Posey Humane Society During the Christmas season supporters will be able to specify how they would like their donations to be used. Look for our Giving Trees currently located at Dr. Zieren’s office (Hawthorne Animal Clinic), the office of Dr. Sarah Appel, and The Posey County Co-Op in Mt. Vernon. Take a tag from the tree in the amount you’d like to donate and mark how you want your gift to be used. Envelopes are supplied as well as donation boxes. Please help a homeless animal have a warmer, loving experience.

Roscoe is approx 1 - 2 year old American Staffordshire Terg He was rier mix. He is approx 50lbs and is a medium sized dog. abandoned along with two other dogs.

Roscoe gets along with other male dogs when properly introduced and does good with kids. Roscoe doesn’t seem to mind cats. He loves going Roscoe on walks and stretching. He is crate ate te on his shots. He is conco contrained. Roscoe is neutered and up to date shes are growing inward sidered special needs because his eyelashes inwards. ire a little It doesnt affect his vision but does require little extra care as hhis eyes tend to collect dirt and debris.

Tyler y and Fiona are two adult declawed cats looking for a h home.

They are both approximately 2 y years old and are spayed/neutered as w as up to date on their shots. Even well those these two extra large cats might those l look like couch potatoes - they have a Tyler and Fiona pplayf side as well. These two can be playful ad pted for a special adopted pecial price p ice of $ 35 for the pair.

For more information on Roscoe, R Tyler, Fiona or the many other animals at the shelter or to make a donation: visit www. poseyhumane.org or call 812-838-3211. The shelter is located at 6500 Leonard Rd in Mt. Vernon, IN.

~ 6500 Leonard Road, Mt. Vernon, IN. ~ PHS hours are from 12:00 – 6:00 Thursday-Sunday. Appointments for viewing or for surrenders may be made on other days by calling 838-3211. Go to www.poseyhumane.org for more information on events and to view other animals available for adoption.

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BUSINESS/AG Toyota to add 53 production positions Today, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana announced plans to add 53 fulltime production positions at its facility. The January hiring will come from TMMI’s staffing agency, Aerotek.

In addition, anticipated good sales performance could translate into additional offers extended this spring.

“This is an encouraging time for TMMI. Our team members’ commitment to Aventine is excited to announce the production of Ethanol from the Mount Vernon, quality and continuous imInd. site. The highly anticipated barge loadout is expected to take place next week. provement are the main Driver David Henry makes his connection for the first load of ethanol to be hauled reasons for this growth. We look forward to the continfrom the site. Photo submitted

ued rebuilding of the automotive market and hope to see these positive trends sustain throughout 2011” said TMMI President, Norm Bafunno.

This hiring announcement brings the total to over 100 new TMMI Team Member positions for 2010. Thirtytwo positions were added in September, which ended a four-year production hiring freeze and another 20 positions were added in November.

To apply for variable work force positions, individuals should go to www.

aerotekin.com.

About TMMI TMMI began production in Princeton in 1998. Today, it employs about 4,100 team members from the Tri-State. Inside the 4-million-square-foot automotive manufacturing facility, team members produce the Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle, Sienna minivan and Highlander midsize sport utility vehicle.

Toyota’s total investment in TMMI is $3.7 billion. TMMI has donated over $13 million to regional organizations since 1996.

Pay increase reinstated for State of Indiana employees Governor Mitch Daniels sent a letter to state employees today to advise them that following a two-year pay freeze most will be eligible for a modest pay increase in 2011.

In the letter, the governor said those who receive a positive performance review will receive, on average, a 1.3 percent increase. The raises will be a flat amount: $1,000 for employees who earn an evaluation of outstanding (approximately 5 percent of employees); $750 for those who exceed expectations (10 percent of employees), and $500 for those who meet expectations (75 percent of employees). Employees who are evaluated as needing improvement or who do not meet expectations will not receive a pay increase.

“It has been very disappointing to me that we have not been able to recognize financially your hard work over the last two years,” Daniels wrote. “Of course, few of the taxpayers who pay our salaries have had pay increases, and many have lost income or their jobs. Still, I have really

regretted our inability to give pay raises during this recession.”

State employees did not receive pay increases in 2009 or 2010 when the governor reduced spending throughout the executive branch of state government as state revenues fell off during the national recession. However, the pay for performance evaluation plan the governor instituted in 2006 has remained in place, and outstanding performance has been rewarded through the state’s spot bonus program and the governor’s public service achievement awards.

Daniels has asked the leaders of the state’s executive branch agencies to forego a salary increase. For the third year in a row, Daniels will not accept the salary increase for the governor approved by the General Assembly three years ago.

State employee reviews are currently being conducted, and the pay increases will be effective in February.

Celebrating Christmas at the Poseyville Carnegie Library during the annual Christmas party are, in front, Amy The letter can be found at this link: www.in.gov/gov/ Stephens, Maria Gantner and Calvin, and Stephanie Williams. In back are Vicki Emge, Deanna Sherretz, Crystal Folz, files/Press/122110letter.pdf Dana Campisi, and Librarian Heather Gallagher. Several new books, DVDs and programs are now available.

Changes continue at Wabash Memorial Toll Bridge As the year 2010 is wrapping up, so is the modernization of the Wabash Memorial Toll Bridge. Crews have been busy preparing the area for the implementation of the new electronic tolling system in anticipation of the January 1, 2011 go-live date. Dismantling of the toll booth and removal from the roadway will begin.

On Monday, December 27, crews will close one lane of State Road 62 (S.R. 62) and flag persons will control traffic through the work zone. The lane closure will continue through Thursday, December 30. Flagging operations will begin at 8 a.m. and last through approximately 3 p.m. local time

each day. Inclement weather could alter the work schedule.

On Wednesday, December 29 at 10 a.m. local time S.R. 62 will close. Crews will be removing the over head structure and the building from the roadway. This closure is scheduled to be complete by 12 p.m. (noon) local time. Motorists should avoid using S.R. 62 during this time. Law enforcement officials will be on site to re-direct traffic during the closure. The detour will reroute motorists using State Road 69 and Interstate 64.

In order to maintain a safe work environment for motorists and INDOT employees, tolls will not be

collected beginning Monday, December 27, 2010 at 8 a.m. local time through Friday, December 31, 2010.

Tolling will resume when the new system becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. local time on Saturday, January 1, 2011.

Additional construction and roadway restrictions may continue after January 1, 2011.

The “Wabash Pass” is the new electronic tolling system that allows users to place a transponder on the front windshield of their vehicle and is scanned by an overhead reader. This will make crossing the structure a stop-free process once all equipment is in place and

operational. The electronic tolling option also allows motorists to load money on their account to pay their tolls which eliminates the need of carrying cash or purchasing advance tickets.

Special hours of operation for the Toll Bridge office will continue through Thursday, December 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time; however, the office will be closed Wednesday, December 29 due to the road closure and construction. The office will also be closed weekends and holidays (Thursday, December 24, Friday, December 25 and Friday, December 31).

Beginning Monday, January 3, office hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time. The of-

fice will close at 4 p.m. Friday, January 28.

Motorists can continue to call and sign up for an account and transponder by dialing 1-800-279-5758 and asking for the “Wabash Pass”. INDOT staff will take the necessary information over the phone and mail out transponders to motorists.

After January 1, it is anticipated motorists will also be able to access their account and add money by visiting www.wabashbridge.com.

The modernization of the toll bridge is part of INDOT’s daily function as being good stewards of the Taxpayer’s dollars. The bridge is not a part of the Federal Highway Register

and is not eligible for federal funding for repairs or replacement. The structure was originally built in 1956 and recently underwent improvements and is currently in year 53 of its estimated 75 year life span. The State did not want to entertain the notion of increasing tolls for the bridge and in order to secure the funding required for the necessary repairs and replacement, refining the tolling process was necessary. By switching to the automated system the State will have a reduction in operating costs and allowing those funds to be retained for capital improvements.

The last toll rate increase was in 1984.

United Way seeks to shatter goal as Posey County continues to give Keith Spurgeon, chairman of the 2010 United Way of Posey County campaign, an-

nounced today that the campaign drive has raised 101% percemt of the $620,000 goal.

He urged all the people of Posey County to get involved.

“We have reached 101 percent

Illness and accidents are part of life.

Health insurance coverage can be too.

Thousands of families are eligible for low-cost health insurance coverage for their kids and don’t know it. A phone call is all it takes to find out.

Our State children’s health insurance programs cover more than just urgent health needs. Your kids can get regular check-ups, dental care, immunizations and prescription drugs.

You’ll have peace of mind knowing they are covered. Even if you’ve been turned down in the past, call or go online today to find out more.

St. Mary’s Community Outreach 812.485.5864 www.stmarys.org/outreach

of the goal because of the generosity of the Posey County community, and a successful campaign will mean being able to provide services for our community. Remember that contributions stay here to provide services to the people of Posey County and address community needs, and in times like these that is very important.”

United Way of Posey County agencies receiving funds this year are: Albion Fellows Bacon Center, American Red Cross Posey County Chapter, Boy Scouts of America Buffalo Trace Council, Catholic Charities, Children’s Learning Center, Christian Church Day Care Center, Community Emergency Assistance, ECHO Community Health Care, Family Matters, Homeless Shelter of Mt. Vernon, Indiana Legal Services, Lampion Center, Mental Health America, New Harmony Ministry Association, Posey County Council on Aging, Posey County Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Center, Salvation Army, Visiting Nurse Association of Southwestern Indiana, WNIN Radio Reading Program, and Willow Tree of Posey County.

Contributions also help to fund United Way programs such as the local Gifts In Kind program and Information and Referral Assistance, and 2-1-1, the easy-to-remember call for access to information about resources and assistance in Posey County.

Those helping the United Way of Posey County toward its goal this year include: Kay

Kilgore, Children’s Learning Center – Penny Olympics, Vectren Corporation Employees, Lawrence and Roseanna Goebel, Mrs. Jo Gilreath, Candice Perry, Nathan Maudlin, Dr. David Julian, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Michl, KB Auto Works, Grade 7 St. Wendel School, Fifth Third Bank, Fifth Third Bank Employees, Regency Properties, Rosemary Knowles, Frances Wehr Flowers & Gifts, Yvonne Lawrence, Julie Martin, Dr. and Mrs. Matthew R. Lee, Verification Services Inc., Richard and Virginia Lloyd, Sidney and Jo Nelson, Eddie and Carolyn Martin, John and Sharon Fifer, Evelyn Stone, Ronald and Joan Siers, Vivian Kirk, TMI Mechanical Contractors, Watzlavik Holdings, Edward D Jones Derrick Wells, Donna Bolin, Mulzer Crushed Stone, James R Poshard & Sons Inc., Sam and Connie Woehler, B&S Home Improvements, Mary Beth Williams, Bob Gentil, Dr. Darin Keitel, United Fidelity Bank, Mt. Vernon Transfer Terminal, Phyllis Ries, William W. Turner, Vickie Orth, Amelia Sharber, Donna Grabert, Andrea McFadin, Kendra Buchanan, Gary and Ruth Saalweachter, Thelma Esche, Alice W. Morris, Beuford and Rosa Lee Deig, Phil and Dorothy Handel, Charles and Carol Martin, Ron Hagy, Steve Burris Barber Shop, Chasidy Simpson, Donna Brauser, Michelle C. Harmes, Posey County Rehabilitation Services Employees, Pat and Dave Musgrave, Barbara Mayer,

Steven and Deborah Reineke, Ann Proctor, Glenn Proctor, Brian and Carol Schmidt, Anthony and Doretha Spahn, Dennis Moore, Linda Willis, Dewig Photography, John Willis, R.P. Leibring DVM, Margaret’s Resale, Monica Kittinger, Schneider Electrical, State Farm Insurance Companies, Posey Grill Pictures with Santa, Aventine, SABIC-IP, SABIC-IP Employees, Brenda Wilson, Christine Gulledge, Funk’s Carpet Showroom, Russell’s Excavating & Septic – Jeff and Patricia Russell, Greg and Lisa Russell, Bamberger, Foreman, Oswald & Hahn, Bonnie Hendricks, CSB State Bank Employees, Walt Brunton, Sue Shelton, Mayor John Tucker, Dennis Givens, Steve and Mary Ann Fuelling, Morrow’s Mt. Vernon Electric Service, Bruce Hall Body Shop, Agrium, First Bank Mount Vernon, First Bank Poseyville, Pat Wiley, Flowers By Chere’, Tom Laws, Leon Austin, Carol Collins, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Frank, William and Claudette Platz, Dr. Sarah Appel, Kenco, Infinity Molding & Assembly, Infinity Molding & Assembly Employees, Dan’s Competition, United Parcel Service Employees, Quality Execution Employees, Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Operations Group, Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Operations Group Employees, and Judith Early.

You can contact the United Way of Posey County at 8383637 or uwposey@sbcglobal. net for more information or to get involved.

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SC SCHOOL

The Mount Vernon High School Class of 1960 held their 50th class reunion this past summer at the Western Hills Country Club in Mount Vernon. Pictured (left to right) in the front row are Nola Ellis Allyn, Martha Keitel Maddix, Sharon Cross Mann, Jane Stephan Goerges, Donna Walton Niednagel, Betty Keitel Wittenkindt, Ruth Boerner Lang, Elaine Butler Cross, Charlene Hutchinson Lane, Larry Heberer, Doug York, and David Terrell. In the second row are: Rosalie Stauber Nurrenbern, Mary Beth Lutterman Burkett, Betty Lurker Gander, Sandra Webster Wooten, Rita Russell Simpson, Ronald Simpson, Bob Willis, Roy Anderson, Charles Naab, and Dennis Haas. In the third row are: Larry Jolley, Joyce Rowe Russell, Wanda Summers Davis, Mary Mason Gardner, Mary Helen Ricketts Norrington, Beth Ann Duckworth Robinson, Rita Kuebler Baker, Marian Wagner Higgs, Barbara Vance, Marcia Harp Neuman, Russell Burnett, Gerald King, James Key, Ralph Juncker, Everett Schmidt, and Mark Redman. In the back row are: Tommy Floyd, Dennis Noon, Ervin Robison, Joyce Dailey Smith, Richard Oliver, Gayle Schaffer Gunter, Harvey Niednagel, Scott Norrington, Claude Durell, James Tron, Jerry Rheinhardt, Jerry Utley, David Keitel, and Charles Pearison. Photo submitted

Opportunity Center enrollment set

Art Guild creates holiday greeting cards Over the months of November and December, Mount Vernon High School Art Guild club members have made over 200 cards for charities. Students worked during available club time as well as before and after school to complete the project. The

The Mount Vernon Opportunity Center will have open enrollment for GED classes for adults Tuesday, January 18.

Classes are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Opportunity Center is located at 6th and Byrd Streets in the high school. Call Greg at 812-480-4219 to register.

holiday greeting cards have been sent to US soldiers thru Hoosier Cheer for our Heroes sponsored by Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, and nursing home residents at New Harmony Heath Care and Mount Vernon Nursing and RehabilitationCenter.

Preschool screening clinic announced Preschool Screening Clinics to assess developmental skills, speech/ language skills, vision and hearing are offered to children ages 3, 4, and 5 at no cost to the parent.

Monday, January 10, Sabrina Hollar hold up her holiday greeting card to be sent to US soldiers. Photo Submitted

Katy Herrenbruck from the Mount Vernon High School Art Guild holds up holiday greeting card she made during their club meeting. Photo Submitted

MAC Center offers youth leagues The Multi Activity Center (MAC) in Mount Vernon, Ind., will be sponsoring youth basketball leagues (Session II) for pre-K, K, first, and second grade girls and pre-K, K, and first grade boys. Each game session will consist of fundamental practice followed by full court game play on 8-foot goals.

Emphasis will be placed on learning the rules and concepts of game play. Games will be played on Saturday mornings beginning Jan 22, 2011. This will be a four-game league. Each child will receive a team shirt. Sign up deadline is Jan. 5, 2011.

Practice time will be available and set up by the coaches.

Cost is $30 per person. Two from the same family are a total of $40.The MAC fitness center member cost $10 per person.MAC Lifetime Fitness members are free. Call 838-5623 to sign up or stop by the MAC Mon – Thur. 3:30 - 8 p.m or Friday 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Ricketts announces his graduation from IU Dental School David and Pam Ricketts would like to announce the graduation of their son, Benjamin P. Ricketts from the Indiana University School of Dentistry receiving a Certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) degree in July 2010.

Ben is a 1999 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and a 2003 graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. He was accepted into Indiana University School of Dentistry and graduated with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2007.

Ben then completed a one

Benjamin Ricketts year hospital residency in San Antonio, Texas in 2008 and received a Certificate in General Practice Residency.

Then he applied and was accepted as an Endodontic

North Posey Booster Club truck raffle tickets now on sale

North Posey Athletic Booster Club will hold its annual vehicle raffle on Friday, February 18, 2011 at the final boys’ basketball game for the season. Proceeds from the raffle are used to fund expenses of the athletic and academic teams. Thanks to Expressway Auto Group for their sponsorship of this event. The raffle winner will select their choice of a 2010 vehicle: Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang Dodge Ram Member of the Mount Vernon High School Art Guild, Quad Cab SLT 4x4, ChevroIvy Grifin holds up her holiday greeting card. Photo by Submitted.

Fifth grade student, Alison Simpson, won the recent Farmersville Elementary spelling bee. She is shown her Lora Commens, Lily Donner, Grace Cullman, and receiving her trophy from Farmersville principal, Mr. Luke Donner play their parts in the Live Nativity Scene David Frye. Alison will represent Farmersville at the county bee in January. Photo submitted at Zion-Lippe Church.

Resident of Indiana University School of Dentistry and the Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

He was not just accepted into the program, but was awarded the VA position. This meant he had the responsibility of not only attending classes, but also of caring for patients at the VA Clinic.

This Endodontic Resident of Indiana program was established in 1959 and as of 2010 has had only 140 graduates to complete this specialized dentistry program.

Ben is currently practicing in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Farmersville recently held their annual spelling bee. Students from the fifth grade competed. The competitors were, from left to right: Emily Duckworth, Hallie Fisher, Matthew Crafton, Kailynn Kaufmann, Danielle Minton, Riley Hollinger, and Alison Simpson. Photo submitted

2011 - Located at Hedges Elementary School in Mount Vernon, Ind. Please call the Posey County Special Services Office to schedule an appointment at: 812-8385516 or 800-779-6927.

let Silverado Extended Cab LT 4x4, Ford F-150 Supercab XLT 4x4, Jeep Wrangler 4x4, or $20,000 cash.

Tickets can be purchased at North Posey High School, all Expressway Auto stores, local businesses, at boys’ & girls’ high school home basketball games, or by contacting Dave Pearce at 812-4594206.

The North Posey Booster Club appreciates the support of Expressway Auto Group and the community in making this event a success.

Heather Bremer and Victoria Dick hold up there holiday greeting cards. Photo Submitted

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OPINION

Remembering brings nostalgic holiday season to an end Cousin Lil always use to laugh at me and give me a hard time because Christmas was always her favorite holiday while the holiday season is somewhat lower on my list of “things I like best.” TRUTH...

But this year, I didn’t get STRANGER the emails from Cousin Lil, THAN giving me a hard time about FICTION the holiday season. “I’m going to sit down in the living BY DAVE PEARCE room and listen to Nat King Cole sing ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire’,” she used to tell me.

“After that, I’ll listen to ‘Jingle Bells’, ‘Here Comes Santa Claus,’ and anything else I can get my hands on that has to do with Christmas.”

But this year, Cousin Lil got to see Christmas first-hand. You see, Cousin Lil passed away earlier this year. She got to see Jesus in person this year. I can only imagine the tunes that were playing this year as she celebrated her first Christmas there. She had written a few articles for the paper and she really was my cousin and was always an inspiration to me.

I admired She went back to school when

she was in her 40s and got her degree in nursing. Honestly, I always wanted to be involved in the medical field in one way or another but for some reason, I just couldn’t get through the bloody parts.

During my years in high school and college, I worked in an Emergency Room and had absolutely no trouble as long as I was directly involved in what was going on with a patient, no matter how bad it got. But to stand and watch knowing there is nothing you can do, personally, to help, make me queezy. That was something I never was able to overcome.

So I didn’t get a card this year from Cousin Lil. As a matter of fact, as I watched the cards come in this year, there were several cards that I once received that no longer came. Yes, there were cards from dear friends in Boonville and in Henderson and several cards from friends and family that I only see once in awhile, but I missed a lot of cards this year, especially.

Family reunions for the Johnson side

While time is fleeting, it may still be the best gift for 2011 As the New Year approaches, I am, once again, reflecting on the gift of time. Each of us received this gift at our birth. To live in time, to enjoy the earth and all that is in it, is truly a blessing.

Time may not always, however, seem to be on our FOR THE side. When we recall just a few crazy times, we may RECORD wonder if time deserves such star billing. I dutifully write BY PAM all my appointments in my ROBINSON engagement calendar, for example, yet inevitably I still forget an appointment or two every year and need to explain my memory lapse. Actually, I’ve stopped trying to make excuses for my forgetfulness and instead cut directly to apologies. That strategy in itself saves time. If I’m talking to people over 30, they nod in complete understanding. They empathize also with the time wasted trying to remember what I walked into the next room to do or to get. Those lapses in time drive me crazy.

At 52, I’m always running out of time as well. Experts claim people in the 21st century have the same 24 hours in a day to work with as did people in, say, the First century.

Those experts have, of course, never documented my experiences. Days dragged by when I was a teenager. I could lose track of time then and still end up ahead of schedule.

Now, days pass with such speed, they are all a blur. The notes in my engagement calendar provide the primary evidence that I haven’t slipped into a coma recently. Times being what they are, I am not surprised I rarely find any time for myself. When I manage to capture time before it slips away, I feel the need

to spend it with family and friends.

Of course, our challenge lies in how we choose to care for the precious gift of time.

It’s no accident, I think, that we talk about “spending” time on activities and loved ones.

As the saying goes, “Time is money.” No wonder, we allocate so much of it to work.

Yet, what will we do with our “extra” time at the end of the work week? What will we really do with our gift? Will we share it—or keep it to ourselves? Will we manage our time earnings wisely or foolishly? As we all know, time once lost can never be regained. We may redeem the time and go forward with renewed hope when we stop the careless use of time, but we can never regain any time.

Where we spend our time, as where we spend our money, reflects our values. Will we invest in activities that provide us with a substantial emotional or spiritual return? Will we offer a share of our time to improving our community? Our quality of life depends on where we dedicate our resources.

This New Year, I want to become a better steward of time than this past year. I plan to budget my treasure of time outside work to the following activities: 1) volunteer for one community organization, 2) cultivate times of silence daily, 3) nurture relationships with family and friends by hosting more meals and entertainment together and 4) participate in worship and church fellowship.

I challenge all of my readers to likewise develop a time budget that will satisfy their deepest longings. May the New Year bring a time of the richest blessings for all of us.

of my family (and the Pearce side as well) aren’t nearly as big as they once were. On the Pearce side, I missed cards from Aunt Evadean, Aunt Pauline, Aunt Mozelle, and Aunt Opal. On the Johnson side, I didn’t receive a card from my Aunt Addie, my Aunt Ruie, my Aunt Catherine, or Aunt Ethel.

On my dad’s side of the family, of a family of 12, there are no brothers or sisters left. On my mom’s side, there are only three of the “Johnson sisters” left, of a family of 13. I was grateful to receive greetings from all three, Aunt Judy, Aunt Virble, and Aunt Patty.

Dad’s sister, Aunt Evadean was always the one who helped me with tuition money when there was none there. Aunt Opal and Aunt Pauline ran an upholstery shop on St. Joe Avenue and each year, I could almost count on a new “made-by-hand” gym bag.

Then on the Johnson side, Aunt Addie always addressed her letters in green ink in celebration of Christmas. Before I could read or write, I could go to the mailbox and would always know when we got a letter from Aunt Addie. When Aunt Catherine moved with her family back to the area from California, they spent a few days with us while there home was being readied. She was always good for a laugh and a smile. I miss those things.

Mom passed away just a few days before

Christmas four years ago and Christmas has never been the same. Add that to the fact that Christmas was never one of my favorite seasons, and you could honestly say that Christmas this year was somewhat of a drudgery for me. I endured, but not merrily.

I spent a lot of time this Christmas just thinking. That’s a little out of character for me. Usually I am the biggest duck in the puddle when it comes to having a good time.

But this year, I held back and watched as the younger members of my families opened and enjoyed their Christmas.

If you are quiet long enough and pay close enough attention, you can learn. I learned that there are no arguments so deep as to separate members of a family. There is no petty jealousy so imbedded that you can’t see through it for family.

I also learned that the things we do today will be but our memories for tomorrow…and beyond.

In 2011, let’s all try to do things that will make our memories good ones. Treat others as you would want to be treated. Respect each other. Get over the petty things and in the big picture, most things are petty. Admit it when you are wrong (yes, even I am sometimes wrong) and make as many friends as you can. You can never have enough friends.

Letter to the Editor Farm Bureau appreciates vote

Gavel Gamut’s “Lucky Number 23” The 23 Enigma is a science fiction type theory ascribed to by some that most events are somehow connected to the number 23.

And whether you are superstitious or just amused by coincidences you must acknowledge that 23 pops up a lot.

Southern Indiana’s most famous baseball player is Don Mattingly whose number 23 was retired by the Yankees. Some of you GAVEL may have had the pleasure of GAMUT dining at Mattingly’s 23 in Evansville. Peg and I enjoyed BY JUDGE it immensely.

JIM REDWINE The world’s most famous basketball player is Michael Jordan whose Chicago Bulls number was 23. Jordan remains in that class of humans such as Muhammad Ali who are recognized everywhere.

There is even a movie about the supposedly mystical powers of 23, The Number 23, starring Jim Carey.

But what I find most remarkable about 23 is that it is the number of pairs of chromosomes each of us has. And those pairs are created by combining the DNA from each of our parents. We are literally half mom and half dad and, of even more interest, our genetic heritage links all humans from all time so that we are, also, literally one family.

In his book The Journey of Man, a Genetic Odyssey, Spencer Wells explains how each of us has a unique genome which is our complete DNA sequence make-up of three billion building blocks. All that makes each of us an individual is stored in this biological treasure trove.

However, it is not the science but the irony of this phenomenon that comes to mind this Christmas season. Each year I have to remind myself that we humans often do not analyze our own lives as we might the behavior of molecules or even rats in a maze.

In fact, when it comes to estranged parents at Christmas time, some of them deny the other parent had anything to do with creating their children. And they certainly convince

themselves their children would be better off if they only had contact with one parent, i.e., themselves.

In some ways this invokes the classic debate between nature and nurture. Is it children’s biological/physical make-up or their environment and upbringing that is more important in determining their happiness? When I was an undergraduate psychology student at Indiana University in the late sixties, the great weight of opinion was that nurture trumped almost every time.

But over the last fifty years the experts have leaned more toward genetics as the dominant factor. Of course, the smart money is on the prediction that the debate will continue and opinions will change again and again.

As for me, I really do not care too much whether we give credit to nature or nurture when it comes to rearing children. Surely both are important. What I wish estranged parents would remember is that when they denigrate their children’s other parent the unintended but very real message to the children is there is something wrong with the very essence of half of each child’s make-up.

Now there is nothing profound about this concept. In our quieter, saner moments we all know these truths. The problem for parents who are fighting over the children is they often lose all objectivity. And this seems to be exacerbated at Christmas time.

Maybe if former lovers would refer to the philosophy of the man whose birth is supposed to be celebrated at Christmas, and if they would remember that their children are only half theirs, the children would have a much merrier Christmas season and better lives, and, without doubt, so would the parents.

May I respectfully suggest that instead of the Christmas Season being a recurring reason for going to war (court) that parents might better serve their children and themselves with an attitude of peace on earth.

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“Indiana Farm Bureau Inc. is pleased the U.S. House voted in favor of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, which was passed by the Senate earlier this week.

“Securing meaningful estate tax reform for Indiana’s family farms and businesses has been a top priority for Farm Bureau for many years. We are pleased the House left intact the estate tax provision that provides a $5 million exemption and maximum rate of

35 percent. Other tax provisions in the legislation that are important for farmers include lower capital gains and income taxes, plus retaining tax incentives for renewable fuels.

“We commend those in the Indiana delegation who voted yes for being committed to securing passage of this tax bill. Indiana farmers will now be able to make critical plans for their families and their farms.”

Indiana Farm Bureau President Don Villwock

Home Country Slim Randles

A toast for a toast... at just the right time It was great to see our resident cowboy, Steve, here at the Mule Barn truck stop’s version of knights of the breakfast round table this morning. He’s been in the hospital for a while, getting his innards rearranged.

HOME So what was it like?

COUNTRY “Boys, I got just one thing BY SLIM to say: Don’t do it!”

RANDLES But Steve, the alternative was not good.

“Oh, I know, but it’s just so good to get out of there, you know? They get a guy tied down with tubes and wires and piggin’ strings and hobbles … and then they got this tv set in there up on the wall, and they don’t give you a remote control for it and the sound is turned off. So there you are, trying to figure out what’s going on. It’s the only time I’ve been able to figure out what’s happening on the Spanish language channel.”

Mavis came by and filled Steve’s cup.

“Whatcha havin’ Hon?” “Mavis, Darling, I’d like three orders of sourdough toast, and I’d like you to make them, because you know just how long to leave each succulent slice in the toaster.”

“You got it, Babe.”

“Toast?” Doc said. “You get out of the hospital and you just want toast?”

Doc, we thought, don’t ask a question if you aren’t prepared for the answer.

“I’m glad you asked, Doc,” said Steve, puffing himself up to large owl-like propor-

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They’ll even get well if it means getting away from 12,000 mile-an-hour hospital toast.”

“Twelve thousand…” “ … mile-an- hour toast.

Yessir. That’s their secret.

Oh, they tell you it’s the medicine and the care and the expert manipulation of the bedpans, but believe me, it’s serving that 12,000 mile-anhour toast that does it.”

“What is …?”

“Well, Dud, it’s like this. First they take the bread and glue it to the outside of the space shuttle and then they send it to the moon and bring it back. If it survives the heat of re-entry, they slap a pat of butter on it and bring it to you.”

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Lady Vikings start slow, unable to catch Wildcats

By Dave Pearce By the time the North Posey girls’ basketball team scored against Mater Dei in a Wednesday evening make-up game with Mater Dei, the homestanding Vikings were already 12 points behind.

The Vikings garnered only two shots in their first four minutes of action and did not score until the 1:54 mark of the first quarter as Mater Dei came ready to play.

“You have to give a lot of credit to Mater Dei,” North Posey Coach Tracy Stroud said after the game. “They came into the game playing to win. We just seem to be going through the motions.”

This year’s game was a complete turnaround from last season when the Lady Vikings blistered the nets at Mater Dei’s gym in the regular season and the Wildcats were never closer than about 20 points after the half.

After scoring the first 12 points of the game, the Wildcats matched North Posey’s first quarter output point-by-point and moved out to a 17-5 lead after the first period.

North Posey senior Nichole Perry scored all five North Posey points in the quarter and Stroud said that while Perry was doing all she could do for her team, it is up to the rest of the team to do their part to help the team be competitive.

“Nichole is a good player but she can only do so much,” Stroud said of his senior guard.

“It seems like when she gets the ball, they all just stand around and look for her to make something happen. It is up to everyone to make something happen, not just Nichole.”

Perry, who was playing only one day after having her wisdom teeth removed, appeared to be in pain several times during the game as Mater Dei keyed on her. Several times, she dove on the floor for loose balls. Most of those times, she came up with a grimace, whether she had the basketball or not.

After the Lady Vikings scored the first point of the second quarter on a free throw by Lisa Garris, Mater Dei scored the next seven and led 24-6 before Perry was able to put two on

the board off a fast break. Perry hit two free throws on the Vikings’ ensuing possession pulling to within 24-10 but that is as close as the Vikings would get. Mater Dei scored the final six points of the first half and led 30-10 at the half.

Perry and Garris were the only two Lady Vikings to get on the scoreboard until Kendyl Ahrens hit back-to-back shots to pull the Lady Vikings to within 39-18. But Mater Dei kept applying the pressure and kept hitting their shots. They had the Vikings doubled at 46-23 at the end of the third period.

The Lady Vikings would pull back to within 20 in the first half of the fourth quarter as Perry scored four and Garris two, but Garris fouled out at the 4:22 mark.

Stroud began substituting freely about midway through the fourth quarter while Mater Dei finally pulled its starters at the 1:02 mark.

“When you’re getting your butt kicked that badly, I guess it really doesn’t matter,” Stroud said of the Wildcats playing starters so deeply into the game.

Mater Dei would outscore the Vikings by 10 over the final four minutes to claim a 6131 decision.

Despite the lopsided loss, North Posey’s seventh against one win, Stroud made no excuses.

“We have to come out and be ready to execute our gameplan and everyone has to be involved,” Stroud said. “It’s going to be interesting to see what happens after the first of the year.”

Perry led the Vikings with 17 points while Ahrens finished with seven and Garris five.

Herrmann had two and Katelyn Esche had a free throw. Garris and Herrmann fouled out.

Mater Dei was led by Maura Muensterman who finished with 22.

The Vikings will host always-powerful North on Thursday evening.

Mater Dei 61 North Posey 31 Mater Dei 17 13 16 15 61 North Posey 5 5 13 8 31

Katelyn Esche works to regain control of the basketball. Photo by Dave Pearce

Changing of the guard leads sports news for 2010

By Steve Joos One era ends, another begins.

And so it was for New Harmony School’s athletic program this year.

After more than 35 years as the head coach and athletic director for the Rappites, Larry Kahle retired at the end of the 2009-10 school year, setting off a set of events that gave the New Harmony athletic program a new look.

Kahle’s departure and it’s effect on the New Harmony sports’ program, is this year’s top story in Posey County sports.

Kahle’s retirement brought plenty of new faces to New Harmony, as the school had to add not only a new athletic director, but also new coaches in volleyball and girls’ basketball. A new boys’ basketball coach was also added this year.

The new AD is Tabbi Farrar, who is joined by three new coaches, in Emily Pruitt, Jim Little and Jennifer Toopes.

So far, so good.

Pruitt took over the volleyball Lady Rappites and directed them to a runner-up finish in the Class 1A Wood Memorial Sectional, as they consistently improved over the course of the season.

Little had directed the Rappites to a 5-1 start and third place in the Grayville Thanksgiving tournament with most of the same players who were Sectional runners-up under

former coach Rusty Seymour in 2010, while Toopes had the Lady Rappites at .500 (4-4) when the schools broke for Christmas.

The Lady Rappites’ four victories at the break were more than the team posted in the previous two years combined.

There were other coaching changes last year, as well.

Seymour moved to the North Posey dugout as the Vikings’ baseball coach, while Gary Wilsey returned after 10 years to serve as boys’ basketball coach at Mount Vernon.

Seymour will be replaced by Assistant Principal in the dugout this season.

Jeff Moore restarted the New Harmony softball program (those Lady Rappites again) with some help from his daughter, Jackie Moore.

While the coaching shuffle heads up the list of Posey County’s top sports stories for 2010, there were other major events, including2) North Posey makes the Semistate in strong year for softball.

“This group of girls has been a pleasure to coach. They are a fun to be around and put together a great run here at the end of the season.”

That was how North Posey coach Gary Gentil summed up the Lady Vikings after their season came to a close in the Forest Park Semistate and that was an apt descrip-

tion of the team.

After taking second in the Pocket Athletic Conference behind Gibson Southern, North Posey rolled to Sectional and Regional championships before they were eliminated in the Forest Park Semistate by the eventual Class 2A state runners up from Linton-Stockton.

The Lady Vikings shutout Tell City and Forest Park enroute to the Sectional crown.

North Posey’s success was the biggest news in a seasons which saw the bounty’s softball teams made some big strides.

Mount Vernon reached double digits in the victory column for the first time in 10 years, while New Harmony fielded a team for the first time in seven.

3) The girls’ seasons at North Posey and Mount Vernon.

The North Posey Lady Vikings basketball team began their season as the defending Class 2A Sectional championship, while Mount Vernon was coming off a three-win season that included just one victory in the Big Eight Conference.

The Lady Vikings had the kind of year that was to be expected in some ways from a defending Sectional champ that returned just about everybody: an 18-2 record, a conference co-championship and a state ranking.

As for the Lady Wildcats, they did some things nobody thought they would do, winning 10 games and finishing with a 5-1 Big Eight mark for a share of the conference crown, their first share of the title in 26 years.

Unfortunately for both teams, the postsea-

son wasn’t as generous, as they were undone by two Evansville schools that went on to win Sectional championships. North Posey fell to Mater Dei on an off night in Tell City, while Mount Vernon ran into a strong Memorial crew.

4) Another Sectional and another tough state meet for Mount Vernon.

The Mount Vernon girls’ swim team once again dominated the local area, winning the Big Eight Conference and Sectional championships with little trouble, while posting an impressive dual meet record.

All of which led to another disappointing weekend at the state finals in Indianapolis.

Sophomore Erica McCormick showed lots of promise by finishing in the top 16 in two events, but the rest of the team struggled due to a lack of major meet experience, according to coach Larry Zoller.

5) The North Posey and New Harmony boys’ basketball teams.

In coach Matt Wadsworth’s second year at the helm. The Vikings finished 18-3 and won their first Pocket Athletic Conference championship in a number of years.

The Vikings emphasized defense and working for the best shot in order to put together their super season, while getting leadership from a strong senior contingent.

Now, if they could have only gotten three more points against Mater Dei in the Sectional.

New Harmony’s boys also had a solid sea-

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North Posey wrestler Michael Frymire has been a pleasant surprise in the early-going of this year’s North Posey wrestling season. The Vikings will be in action in the Mater Dei Invitational on Wednesday. Photo by Dave Pearce

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Julian family, a prime example of Posey County volunteerism For Don and Sally Julian of Mount Vernon, volunteerism is a family affair. Married for 18 years, the Mount Vernon High School sweethearts bring hope not only to this generation, but also to future generations by teaching their two children to give back to their community.

First of all, Don and Sally lead their children by example through their devotion to First Presbyterian Church. Don is serving a three-year term with the Presbyterian Session, or governing body of the church. He meets with the session once a month and focuses on building maintenance, finances and education. He fulfills his church responsibilities while working toward his master’s degree in healthcare administration and working as the director of the pharmacy department for St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville.

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mer. Sally herself is the preschool Sunday school teacher. Their children, 11-year-old Joseph and 6-year-old Brenna, serve the church, too. They joyfully participate in such special performances as the Christmas cantata, encouraging and helping their peers.

The whole family organized the local non-corporate Mount Vernon team for the annual Alzheimer’s Walk this past October.

Formerly the owner and instructor of Dance Out in Mount Vernon, Sally led her team at the First Annual Dance-A-Thon, a giant dance party, held at the American Legion before the walk. The Mount Vernon team presented the largest non-corporate contribution to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

On her own, Sally has choreographed the Marrs Elementary 5th grade musical for the past couple of years. This year, she is also the choreographer for the Mount Vernon High School musical.

Another Julian family tradition is their

involvement with the Keck-Gonnerman Antique Machinery Association. They all speak enthusiastically about the annual KeckGonnerman machinery show held at the 4-H Fairgrounds in August. “We are passionate about keeping history alive,” Sally says.

Don and Sally’s son Joseph deserves special mention of his own. The fifth-grade representative for Marrs Student Council, Joseph traveled to St. Peter’s United Methodist Church this year and helped cook the meal that was served at the Evansville soup kitchen on Cherry Street. He’s worked in the Mount Vernon soup kitchen sponsored by At the Cross Mission as well. He joined Cub Scouts in first grade and is looking forward to a February 2011 graduation date when he will become a Boy Scout. Joseph is a fine role model for his 6-year-old sister Brenna, a kindergarten student at Marrs.

Caring is a way of life for the Julians.

They reveal to us all in their actions how the light of Christ becomes manifest to others.

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P.A.W.S finish second in tourney The P.A.W.S Wrestling Club traveled to Tell City on Sunday to wrestle in the SIEWC Holiday Tournament. The team hit the mat first against Evansville North Huskies beating them 114 to 31.

They then faced the home team, the Tell City Marksman, defeating them 68-60. Evansville Memorial Tigers were the Cats final draw and they came up short to the Tigers 5130. Wrestling for the Cats were Maliki Harms 1-2, Loden Greenwell 1-2, Ethan Cordle 2-1, Fisher Epley 1-2, Dylan Harms

0-3, Jaxon Dye 1-2, Jackson Brantley 2-1, Dalton Schmidt 3-0, Marvail Morris 0-3, Xaiver Angel 1-2, Aaron Reynolds 2-1, Travail Morris 1-2, Samantha Little 2-1, Curtrail Morris 2-1, Harley Gorman 3-0, Micah Keller 3-0, Paul Konrath 3-0, Jimmy Marshall 3-0, Austin Bethel 3-0, Joey Allbright 2-1, Jermaine Marshall 3-0, Tyler Little 1-2, Collin Pate 3-0. Wrestlers Harley Gorman, Austin Bethel, Jermaine Marshall and Collin Pate finished the tournament with three pins in three matches.

Memorial Tigers finished in first place with Mount Vernon taking second, Tell City was third, Central Bears finished fourth, Castle Knights finished fifth and Evansville Christian finished sixth.

Coach Konrath indicated he was very proud of the boys performances and said we've did well in some areas but need some work in others.

“Overall I think they did an awesome job,” Konrath said.

The boys will be home the next two meets before hitting the road again.

Those pictured are Dalton Schmidt, Xavier Angel, Ethan Cordle, Dylan Harms, Loden Greenwell, Maliki Harms, Tyler Little, Paul Konrath, Travail Morris, Fisher Epley, Aaron Reynolds, Jackson Brantley, Travail Morris, Samantha Little, Jaxon Dye, Coach Tim Konrath, Jermaine Marshall, Curtrail Morris, Joey Allbright, Micah Keller, Harley Gorman, Collin Pate, Jimmy Marshall and Austin Bethel Photo submitted

Wrestlers compete in battle of the belts Coach Tim Konrath, Austin Bethel, Paul Konrath and Harley Gorman all hit the road this weekend, leaving at midnight Friday and driving all night to wrestle in the "Battle Of The Belts" tournament near Akron, Ohio on Saturday. This tournament was a "National Qualifier.”

First up was Austin Bethel who wrestled in the 13- to 15-year-old division. He took second place. Next up was Paul Konrath

and Harley Gorman who wrestled in the 11- to 12-year-old division. Paul took first place with Harley taking fourth place. The boys then drove straight back home to Indiana so that they could join their teammates at the Tell City SIEWC Holiday Tournament on Sunday. Coach Konrath was very proud of the boys. It was almost an eight-hour drive to Akron and that’s a long haul.

USI to host Joergens Tourney The 12th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team completes the non-conference portion of its schedule by hosting the fourth annual Bill Joergens Memorial Tournament December 29 and 30. The 2010 tournament features USI, NCAA Division II top-ranked Bellarmine University, Harris-Stowe State University, and St. Catharine College (Kentucky).

Bellarmine and St. Catharine tip off the tournament December 29 at 4:30 p.m., while USI and HSSU finish the first day at 7 p.m. The tournament continues on December 30 with Bellarmine and HSSU starting the action at 2 p.m. and concludes at 7:30 p.m. when USI hosts St. Catharine.

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Sandwiched in between the Bellarmine-HSSU match-up and the USI-St. Catharine contest on December 30 is a USI women’s basketball game at 5:15 p.m. against 12th-ranked Michigan Tech University.

The Eagles (7-1) restart action 18 days after sweeping their games in the Fern Valley Hotel Classic hosted

by Bellarmine. USI got back on track against Indiana University Southeast with a 105-96 victory and won its second straight with a 78-67 victory over West Virginia State University.

Through the first eight games, senior guard C.J. Trotter (Hopkinsville, Kentucky) leads the Eagles with 16.8 points per game. He also averaged 18.0 points in the two games of the Fern Valley Hotel Classic.

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squad in the win over WVSU with his third double-double of the year, 15 points and 11 rebounds.

The best all-around effort in the Fern Valley Hotel Classic came from senior guard Kevin Gant (Indianapolis, Indiana). Gant, who is posting 9.3 points and 5.3 assists per game this season, averaged 14.0 points and a team-best 7.0 rebounds per contest in the wins over IUS and WVSU. The Hornets of HSSU (4-9) have won their last two after stopping a four-game losing streak. The Eagles lead the all-time series with the Hornets, 3-0, including an 84-61 victory in last year’s season opener at the PAC. USI senior forward Nick Duncheon (Montgomery, Indiana) was second on the team in scoring that night with 15 points.

The Patriots of St. Catharine (7-2) are playing well, winning their last four games. The USI-St. Catharine match-up will be the first ever game between the two teams.

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Pictured above left to right are Austin Bethel, Paul Konrath, and Harley Gorman who traveled to Akron, Ohio to participate in the Battle of the Belts wrestling tournament. Photo submitted

PAWS wrestlers take competition back to basics, make it enjoyable

By Steve Joos They hit the mats and enthusiastically go about their business scraping and fighting to take the other wrestler down.

They range in age from kindergarten to early middle school and come in all shapes and sizes, from kindergarten age grapplers scuffling to the sixth grade.

There’s even a girl and not one to be messed with.

This is the Mount Vernon PAWS Elite elementary school-age wrestling team and they’re having a good season so far, according to coach Tim Konrath.

“We’re having a really good season,” Konrath said. “In our league, which is made up of teams from Princeton, Tell City, Evansville Christian, Memorial, Castle and Central. In that group, we came out second so far. As a group, we have several wrestlers whom I expect to win championships, we’ve got about 27 who might be league champions.”

The coach thought that his team wrestled very well in their meet against Princeton last week.

Wade Morris started the PAWS Elite team eight years ago and deserved most of the credit for its development, Konrath added.

Currently the team has 44 wrestlers on the roster, divided into four groups. The kindergarten through third grade division includes Maliki Harms (a kindergartener and at 43 pounds), Lodon Greenwell, Ethan Curdle, Fisher Epley, Riley Basham, Jackson Dye, Jackson Brantley, Dalton Submit and Isaac Blankenship.

The fourth-sixth graders include Xavier Angel, Aaron Reynolds, Travail Morris, Samantha Little, Curtrail Morris, Harley Gorman, Micah Keller, Paul Konrath (the coach’s son), Jimmy Marshall, Austin Bechtel, Shane Vantlin, Tyler Little and Collin Pate.

A 78-pound sixth grader, Gorman placed in the 2009 USA Folkstyle State meet, while Micha Keller, Noah Keller, Paul Konrath, Marshall, Bechtel and Pate were 2010 state placers.

Reynolds is one of those experienced

wrestlers, The 82-pound, mowhaked third grader has been wrestling for four years and currently sports a 4-1 record. He said that he has improved each year while wrestling with the PAWS elite.

Then there’s Little, a 70-pound fourth grader.

“Samantha, she’s tough as nails,” Konrath said. “She’s wrestling really good for us. The boys probably dread seeing her coming.”

Overall, team ranges in size from 38-180 pounds and they meet for practice twice a week. With a roster running from kindergarten to the sixth trade, the practices cover a broad range of knowledge about the sport, so much so that Konrath jokes the team might teach him a few things in a few years.

He’s also quick to add that the lessons learned on the mats will pay off in the long run.

“The biggest thing for us is that this sport, it really develops character,” Konrath explained. “It really develops character in these kids. Some of these kids my go on to wrestle in college. While it’s not likely, but we’ve got a few who are capable of being a (Division I) wrestler, if they continue to pursue it.”

Less-experienced grapplers make up the junior varsity squads. The JV includes Latrail Morris, Garrett Hollinger, Dylan Harms, Brady Hook, Derek Hollinger, Marvail Morris, Jonathan Anslinger, Kainan Haggard, Nathan Wire and Andrew Schmidt.

There’s even an “Extra JV” squad consisting of Jarret Dye, Jonathan Blunk, Mathias Gates, Jaden Robb and Braxton Davis.

“We’ve had several state placers,” Konrath said. “They’re all really good wrestlers I’m very proud of them.”

Konrath also praised the parents for their assistance in building the club’s success.

Konrath’s son Paul has done well with the club, while another son, Andrew, currently wrestles for the high school team.

The PAWS Elite will wrap up the home portion of their season Monday, Jan. 3, with a meet at the Mount Vernon Multi-Activity Center. The face-off is at 6 p.m.

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Posey Lanes Recap

League: Expressway Jolleytime High Game High Series 1. Pete Rohlman 223 1. Dorothy Rueger 566 2. Geneva Upshaw 212 2. Pete Rohlman 562 3. Dorothy Rueger 211 3. Sharon Rush 520 4. Sharon Rush 201 4. Mary Phillips 509 5. Becky Smyth 201 5. Ginny Murphy 499 League: Access Storage High Game High Series 1. Marcia Lange 196 1. Valerie Stratton 540 2. Valerie Stratton 194 2. Marcia Lange 530 3. Sandy Wilson 187 3. Sandy Wilson 489 4. Gaylynn Reese 182 4. Gaylynn Reese 485 5. Sandy Wilson 169 5. Debbie Boarman 470 League: Men’s Major High Game High Series 1. Shawn Ricketts 278 1. Brad Crabtree 685 2. Brad Crabtree 278 2. Pat Riordan 658 3. Jim Gruber 268 3. Jim Gruber 655 4. Pat Riordan 246 4. Shawn Ricketts 653 5. Nick Funkhouser 242 5. Dile Wilson 639 League: First Bank 1. Debbie Boarman 199 1. Pete Rohlman 522 2. Pete Rohlman 176 2. Marge Cordle 490 3. Marge Cordle 173 3. Debbie Boarman 489 4. Donna Anderson 173 4. Sandy Seitz 473 5. Sandy Seitz 167 5. Nancy Renschler 451 League: T.M.I. Hotshots High Game High Series 1. Tammy Bergstrom 214 1. Tammy Bergstrom 565 2. Barb Smith 203 2. Donna DeLong 525 3. Dana Deckard 196 3. Sandy Wilson 522 4. Donna DeLong 186 4. Barb Smith 507 5. Sandy Wilson 181 5. Dana Deckard 495 League: Men’s Commercial High Game High Series 1. Cory Kohlmeyer 257 1. Cory Kohlmeyer 667 2. Don Stratton 256 2. Dile Wilson 649 3. John Goodwin 245 3. Gene Fleming 636 4. Gene Fleming 235 4. Greg Brown 619 5. Dile Wilson 232 5. Kenny Schutz 603

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Year-in-review, from Page B1 son their goal was to win the Sectional, but the Rappites also had their hearts broken, on a three-pointer with four seconds left against Evansville Day School.

6) Five county grapplers make it to state.

It was the kind of a year that was both happy and sad for the Posey County High School wrestling teams.

North Posey struggled with numbers, but had two PAC champions, two state qualifiers in Patrick Price and Jacob Meliff, with one (Meliff) coming home from Indianapolis in seventh place.

Meliff came back from an injury default in the Sectional third place match to win the Regional title at 130 pounds and finish second in the Semistate.

Price, along with the Mount Vernon trio of John Hoehn, Andrew Konrath and Blake Marshall, each came in fourth at Roberts Stadium and didn’t get the best of draws when they reached Conseco Fieldhouse. That gives the three Cats a chance to build for next season (all three are underclassmen).

One of the county grapplers who didn’t make it to Indy was 140-pounder Mitchell Meurer of Mount Vernon, who made history as the first Wildcat wrestler to win four straight Big Eight Conference championships.

7) The Babe Ruth All-Stars go to the Regional.

Longtime North Posey Babe Ruth baseball coach Bobby Fallowfield left

the program after last summer to take a job in the St. Louis area, but he went out with a bang as the South Gibson 14year-old All-Stars won a state championship and advanced to Regional play at Eau Claire, WI. The 14-year-olds rode a deep pitching staff and flawless defense to the title, but some uncharacteristic defensive lapses caused them trouble up north.

Still, it was a great run and a fitting send off for Fallowfield.

Now, what can the Babe Ruth stars do as 15-year-olds?

8) Another Secitonal championship for the North Posey boys.

The Viking boys’ tennis team had a lot of promise for the 2010 season, returning most of their lettermen from 2009’s Sectional champs back, they responded with another winning season, finishing 6-1 in the Pocket Athletic Conference and winning the Sectional crown again.

Six of the seven net Vikings (Nick Scheller, Dylan Krohn, Ty Butler, Dillon Davenport, Brandon Spahn and Eric Wargel) either made the All-PAC team, or received honorable mentions.

9) County sends three to links Regional.

Three golfers with the lowest scored from girls’ golf teams that don’t advance out of the Sectional moved on to the Regional and this season, all three came from Posey County. Mount Vernon’s Kendyl Bourne joined North Posey

teammates Kendyl Ahrens and Allison Koester at the Eagle Valley Regional after Reitz and Memorial pushed past their teams in the Sectional.

They didn’t get any further, but two of those three are underclassmen and Koester showed how much progress coach Kevin Wassmer’s girls’ program has made in just three seasons.

10) The Mount Vernon volleyball team returns.

After a string of successive Sectional championships in the 1980s and a long tradition of competitiveness, the Mount Vernon volleyball program had fallen on hard times late in the 1990s and early in this centrally.

Before this season.

The Lady Wildcats started the second decade of the new millennium by winning the Big Eight Conference championship for the first time since 1983, beating heavyweights like Jasper and Vincennes in the process. They also claimed their first invitational title in 18 years and reached the championship match of the Class 3A Gibson Southern Sectional in the process.

Led by tall senior Carynn Koch, the Lady Cats were dominant at times and at other times the cardiac kids, but they were always entertaining and most of the time, came up with a way to win, something they did 27 times during the regular seasons and were stopped only by a state-ranked Memorial squad.

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Legal Ads Arrests December 18 Franoties Starks--Evansville--False Informing, Operating While Intoxicated--MVPD December 19 Roger Hobby--Evansville--Operating While Intoxicated-ISP Kevin Hogan--Mount Vernon--Driving While Suspended--PCS Austin Hutchinson--Norris City, IL--Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia--ISP December 20 James Banks--Mount Vernon--Possession of Methamphetamine, Vanderburgh County warrant--MVPD December 21 Mark Opry--Houston, Texas--Operating While Intoxicated--ISP December 22 Jon Brodie Schmitt--Illinois (city unknown)--Trespass-MVPD Cody Schmitt--Mount Vernon--Warrant-Burglary, Theft-PCS Complaints December 14 1:17 a.m.--Agency Assist--Subject in officer failed portable breath test--Courthouse, Mount Vernon 2:22 p.m.--Accident--Received call from subject, off duty, will be enroute, go ahead and send deputy--Maple Hill, New Harmony 4:28 p.m.--Traffic Hazard--Advised someone in minivan had attempted to turn around on a field road and got stuck, blocking part of the southbound lane--Hwy 165, Poseyville 5:51 p.m.--Reckless--Dark colored, Missouri plates, 4-door, all over the roadway--Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 7:26 p.m.--Trespassing--Drove through onto plant-site, believe to be intoxicated. Guards have him at gate 9-SABIC, Mount Vernon 10:24 p.m.--Alarm--Residential burglary alarm, upstairs motion--Lakewood Drive, Mount Vernon December 15 8:29 a.m.--Theft--2010 Focus was stolen from driveway during the night. Call back, advised vehicle has been located, no officers needed--Upper Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon 10:16 a.m.--Accident--Vehicle backed into company truck in the driveway--Sauerkraut Lane, Mount Vernon 10:34 a.m.--Reckless--White box trailer semi all over road, running onto the shoulder--I 64, Poseyville 11:05 a.m.--Vandalism--Advised back tailgate on truck has been damaged, does not know if over $1,000 worth of damage, no officer needed--Wendy Way Lane, Evansville 2:27 p.m.--Information--Advised subject is on the side of the road changing a tire. Wanted dispatch to know that he is really close to the edge of the road. May want to have a deputy stand by while he changes it so he does not get hit-Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 4:06 p.m.--VIN Inspection--Trailer--Bailey Road, New Harmony 4:37 p.m.--Accident--2001 Toyota pickup, turn truck on its side in the ditch--Springfield and Stallings, Wadesville 4:57 p.m.--Theft--Pit bull was stolen last night, believes they know who stole the dog but not sure--Midway Drive, Poseyville 5:25 p.m.--Extra Patrol--Subjects driving recklessly around construction vehicles in the area--S Ford Road, Mount Vernon 6:32 p.m.--Breaking and Entering--Shed was broken into, several things missing--Zoar Church Road, Mount Vernon 8:14 p.m.--Car-Deer--2004 Dodge Durango, front bumper and fender damage--Hwy 66 and Main St, Wadesville 11:42 p.m.--Accident--Caller advised heard an accident, then saw taillights flashing--Hwy 69, Mount Vernon December 16 1:15 a.m.--Road Hazard--Tree limb is on a power line, hanging low in the roadway, vehicles can get around it but it

New Posey County Prosecutor Travis Clowers takes the Oath of Office from Posey Circuit Court Judge James Redwine as Chief Deputy Jonathan Parkhurst watches during ceremonies this week at the Posey County Counrthouse. is still a road hazard--West Franklin Road, Evansville 4:23 a.m.--Accident--Advised vehicle off in ditch, will be pulled out in the morning, no injuries--Hwy 69, New Harmony 6:16 a.m.--Accident--Advised vehicle off in ditch, 1 occupant--Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 9:21 a.m.--Accident--Red truck went off the roadway and through the guardrail, no injuries--Wolf and Wildeman Road, Evansville 10:45 a.m.--Forgery--Advised ex-wife forged his name on a mortgage modification document. Advised of this information last week from the bank. Bank will be Wells Fargo--Main St, Cynthiana 2:27 p.m.--Reckless--Florida plate, semi truck driving erratically, cut off driver twice--I 64, Griffin 5:6 p.m.--Road Hazard--Yellow farm tan, approximately 300 gallons on the shoulder but right in the line--I 64, Griffin December 17 5:15 p.m.--Accident--Green F 250, green Chevy truck, no injuries--St. Phillips Rd and Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 7:42 p.m.--Accident--Accident, no injuries, flipped onto side, out of the roadway--Record Rd, Wadesville December 18 6:23 a.m.--Suspicious--White pickup truck running in the parking lot. Has been there since 5:00 a.m.--Silver Bell parking lot, Wadesville 7:38 p.m.--Car-Deer--Not sure if he has over $1,000.00 worth of damage. Driver door has dent, request officer-Curtis Rd, Mount Vernon December 19 8:15 a.m.--Theft--Caller wants to speak with officer about Christmas gifts and wine coolers being stolen. She said they are having a “jolly old time”--Bufkin-Springfield Rd, Mount Vernon 5:50 p.m.--Disturbance--Advised son is at residence refusing to leave. Advised he wants him removed from property, he is not to be there. Advised it is not physical at this time--Deer Run, Evansville 10:47 p.m.--Vandalism--Someone threw a rock at their window and shattered it. Didn’t see who did it, just heard it--Posey County Line Rd, Evansville 10:50 p.m.--Vandalism--Advised someone has thrown a

brick through her front window. Did not see who did this.

Request an officer--Joe Gumble Rd, Mount Vernon 11:08 p.m.--Vandalism--In the parking lot by the playground, Ford Explorer--St. Phillips Church parking lot, Evansville December 20 2:51 a.m.--Agency Assist--Gold passenger car, deputies in pursuit--Hwy 66, Evansville 9:18 a.m.--Vandalism--Mailbox was destroyed--N St. Phillips Road, Mount Vernon 11:11 a.m.--Suspicious--Suspects from robbery at the 800 store now. The man who was beaten in the robbery identified the subjects as the robbers. White hoodies, red sock hat, just walked in. Two other subjects inside--Fourth and Canal St, Mount Vernon 11:41 a.m.--Accident--When leaving the parking lot he caught the edge of a brick pillar and broke it--Country Club, Mount Vernon 12:04 p.m.--Vandalism--Has had mailbox smashed, would like to make a report--S Hoenert Road, Evansville 1:05 p.m.--Vandalism--Mailbox was vandalized and smashed--Hwy 66, Wadesville 12:44 p.m.--Welfare Check--Caller stated her two children, ages 10 and 7, that are home alone right now. Was just on the phone with her daughter who hit her head and said she feels dizzy. Caller wants an officer to go check on her children. Caller is in Bloomington, father of the children has temporary custody and has left the children home alone 1:40 p.m.--Juvenile Problem--7-year-old male juvenile out of control--Cynthiana Park, Cynthiana 11:21 p.m.--Information--Daughter had an altercation with ex-boyfriend on Monday evening. Caller doesn’t want to talk to a deputy, wants it on file. Caller is going to try and get daughter’s things on Tuesday. In case there is a problem, caller wanted this on file. If there are anymore problems, caller will call back--Middle Mount Vernon Road, Mount Vernon December 21 12:26 a.m.--Accident--Accident, silver passenger car, front end damage--Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 11:19 a.m.--VIN Inspection--Mobile home--Upton Ct, Mount Vernon 3:07 p.m.--Information--Guest at the Inn is requesting 911--Mount Vernon Inn, Mount Vernon

Modest state gains predicted for next two years An updated state revenue forecast released this month predicts modest revenue growth over the next two fiscal years as Indiana continues to emerge from the worst national recession in decades. The report comes amid one of the most challenging fiscal periods in state history. Total state revenues for the last fiscal year were about $1 billion less than budgeted.

State fiscal leaders, who will use the new revenue forecast to help set spending levels during next year’s budgetwriting session of the Indiana General Assembly, welcomed the predicted improvement but warned that fiscal conditions still call for spending restraint.

By insisting on protecting reserves in the last budget and tightening our belts as revenues declined, Indiana has weathered the national fiscal storm much better than most states. While I’m pleased to see experts predicting modest growth in the coming years, lawmakers must continue to be

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Analyzing a range of state and national economic indicators, forecasters predict revenues to improve by 3.5 percent in fiscal year 2012 and 4.1 percent in fiscal year 2013.

The new forecast follows three months of generally positive state revenue reports that show most of the state’s major revenue sources tracking with or exceeding previous revenues on a year-over-year basis.

Monthly revenue collections in November were $106 million above those for the same period last year. This included steady improvement in sales taxes and individual income taxes - the state’s two largest revenue sources.

Despite these improvements, lawmakers will be starting the budget-writing process with a $500-$700 million gap to fill. Forecasted revenues for fiscal year 2013, when adjusted for the effects of the 2008 property tax reforms, are below fiscal year 2008 revenues - a five-year step backward in revenue collections.

State Budget Committee members have been holding public meetings throughout November and December to hear budget requests from state agencies and universities.

Formal work on the budget will begin Jan. 5 when the General Assembly convenes for the 2011 session. By law, lawPosey County Coroner Jay Price takes the Oath of Ofmakers must finish legislative business by April 29. fice on Wednesday. Photo by Dave Pearce

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for Rail Rehabilitation, 2011, Contract 41101-C, at the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon, will be received at the office of the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon, 2751 Bluff Road, Mount Vernon, IN, 47620, from bidders until 1:00 p.m., Central Standard Time on January 26, 2011, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the conference room of the port administration building.

Bids shall be submitted on the proper bid form and delivered in sealed envelopes bearing the name and address of the bidders as described in the Instructions to Bidders, which accompanies the specifications. A Bidder’s Bond, made payable to the “PORTS OF INDIANA” must be enclosed with the bid.

Said bond shall be in the minimum amount of five percent (5%) of the maximum bid.

The contract for this work shall be awarded or rejected as soon as possible, but in no case later than sixty (60) calendar days from the date of opening bids, unless the 60th day shall fall on Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday in which event said time shall be extended to the next working day. The Ports of Indiana reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Project Specifications and Plan Drawings will be available to contractors on and after December 30, 2010 at and via: 1.

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The Port of Indiana-Central Office, 150 W. Market St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, and 3.

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A charge of $50.00 (non-refundable) will be made for these documents.

CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED MADE PAYABLE TO THE “PORTS OF INDIANA”.

For more information, contact the Ports of Indiana Engineering Department at (317) 232-9203 or (219) 787-8636.

Published in the Posey County News December 28, 2010 and January 4, 2011

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139 N CHURCH ST  POSEYVILLE 1738 sq ft home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, large living-room, and a very nice kitchen next to a dining area and large 2 car garage and full basement. While this 1957 home offers some nostalgic remembrances, it has since been recently upgraded by the current owner. The original home was added on to in 1998. The garage is heated/cooled and offers a 1/2 bath. The basement offers 2 unfinished storage rooms. Nearly 500 square feet has been finished and makes for a very comfortable TV room and office area. With high vaulted ceilings, ample storage room, and a beautiful setting this is sure to be a nice family home in Posey County. REDUCED TO JUST $145,000 Call Randy at 985-9072

148 MAIN ST.  POSEYVILLE Updated Poseyville home with a large kitchen and lots of cabinet space. Home has laminate flooring, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The buyer of this home will also have the opportunity to purchase an investment property located on the property that currently has a tenant. Includes 2 bedroom rental house for family or to help make your payments.”. ONLY $120,000 Call Randy at 985-9072

FOR RENT Large 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment. New Furnace/central air. Stove and Fridge included. Washer and Dryer Hookups. Large bedrooms, living room has hardwood floors. Lawn care, trash and water included. Located at the corner of Highway 66 and St. Phillips Rd. $500/mo. SORRY NO PETS. Call 812-457-7645.

Andy Rudolph Tri County Realty 1-812-449-8444 1-812-426-1426

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Crossword of the Week CLUES ACROSS 1. Superseded by DVD 4. Earth chart 7. Energy unit 10. Greek god of war 12. Ardour 14. Title of respect 15. Couches 17. Barn storage tower 18. Cape near Lisbon 19. Motion picture science 22. Fills with high spirits 23. 18th Hebrew letter 24. At an advanced time 25. Missing soldiers 26. And, Latin 27. Silver 28. Gentlemen 30. Tangelo fruit 32. Actor ___ Harris 33. Mister 34. Adult Bambi 36. Small cake leavened with yeast 39. Largest city in NE 41. Quick reply 43. Local dialect expressions 46. Friends (French)

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47. ____ Bator, Mongolia 48. __ __, so good 50. Side sheltered from the wind 51. Village in Estonia 52. Genus beroe class 53. 32nd president’s initials 54. Furnish with help 55. Guided a tour

CLUES DOWN 1. Vessel or duct 2. “Operator” singer Jim 3. Subsequent RX replacement 4. Flat-topped hills 5. Settled down 6. ____ Alto, California city 7. Tubes for passing food

8. An abundance of resources 9. Neither black or white 11. Yemen capital 13. Pegs 16. Irish, English or Gordon 18. Converging to a common center 20. Comes upon 21. A male sheep 28. More becoming 29. Models of excellence 30. Flat-topped inflorescence 31. Costing nothing 34. Marked for certain death 35. 17th Greek letter 37. Photons, pions, alpha particles 38. Amount that can be held 40. Light greenish blue 41. Toadfrog 42. 18th Hebrew letter (var.)

43. Young whale 44. Forearm bone 45. Moldavian capital 1565-1859 49. Radioactivity unit

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