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BUSINESS & SCHOOL Wildcats of the Month
4-H Leaders give Angel Tree gifts
The following ten students were selected by the faculty of Mount Vernon High School as “Wildcat of the Month” for November 2010. Students are selected based on criteria which include academics, citizenship, effort and attendance. Student honorees receive movie passes, food certificates and an MVHS T-shirt for being selected. November honorees are: Back Row: Lee Keitel, J. T. Silvers, Peter Fink, and Kevin Corressell. Front Row: Ivy Griffin, Oryn David, Andrea Seifert, Ellen Searcy, and Matt Seifert. Chatham Lane is not pictured.
The monthly Posey County 4-H Junior Leader meeting was held on the evening of Thursday, December 2, 2010, at the Posey County Community Center. In addition to conducting a regular business meeting and planning for the coming 4-H year, the Junior Leaders brought gifts to donate to needy families here in Posey County. In conjunction with Trinity United Church of Christ of Mount Vernon, the Posey County 4-H Junior Leaders helped make holiday dreams come true for 25 children from eleven Posey County families. If you have are interested in learning more about the 4-H Junior Leaders or have any questions in regards to
this announcement, please contact Cheven Meyncke May, the Posey County 4-H Youth Development Educator, by calling (812)
838-1331 or emailing maycm@purdue.edu. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution.
Four-H Junior Leaders David Rheinhardt and Zack Allyn wrap presents they donated for Posey County families for Christmas. Photo submitted non-perishable food items for the Mount Vernon Food Pantry. Flyers will be distributed at several local businesses, showing areas of the city that will be visited. Please donate to this very worthy cause and help stock the shelves of the Food Pantry.
Mount Vernon Student Councils to ‘Carol for Cans’ to benefit food pantry Members of the Mount Vernon Junior and Senior High School Student Councils will be “Caroling for Cans” on Sunday, December 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. Small groups of students will be singing Christmas carols in various areas of the community to collect
Junior Leaders from 4-H helped make local children’s holiday dreams come true. Katie Willis wraps a present that will be given to one of the twenty-five children they are helping this year. Photo submitted
Mount Vernon High School Senior, Ellen Searcy, has been awarded a University of Evansville Art Scholarship based on her portfolio. The scholarship is distributed over four years beginning in the Fall Semester of this year. Andrea Seifert, Katie Woolston and Cody Pate enjoy Scholarships are funded by friends and alumni of the Uniwrapping presents for the Angel Tree Gift program ben- versity of Evansville. JoAnn Laugel, Director of Financial Aid, stated that, “The Art Department joins me in conefiting Posey County families. Photo submitted gratulating you on receiving this University of Evansville scholarship.” Ellen is the daughter of Dennis and Stephanie Searcy of Mount Vernon. Photo submitted
St. Wendel Student of the Month
Mrs. Jones Kindergarten class at Farmersville Elementary School recently made their own traditional Thanksgiving feast. The whole class helped in the process and enjoyed their meal together. Shown here making sweet potato casserole are : (front of picture to the right) Lera Wilson, Sydney Redman, Max Dewar, parent helper Tracy Wilson, and Zachary Garza. Photo submitted
Posey County resident earns honors at Cooley Law School Sarah Mathews, of New Harmony, Ind., made the Dean’s List and the Honor Roll in her sixth term of study at the Thomas M.
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Cooley Law School. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana and of New Harmony High School. Sarah is the daughter of Donnie and Diana Mathews. Cooley Law School is the largest law school in the nation. Founded in 1972, it operates J.D. programs across Michigan in Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids and Lansing. Today, Cooley Law School has more than 14,000 graduates across the nation and worldwide and also offers joint degree and master of laws programs.
Farmersville Elementary School recently had a visit from Posey Humane Society Operations Manager, Ryan Nader. Ryan brought along an Australian Shepherd puppy named Jack Kerouac. The puppy and his litter mates are available for adoption. Farmersville students held a fundraiser to collect monetary and pet food donations for the shelter. Around one hundred fifty eight dollars and 116 pounds of pet food were collected. Shown with Nader and Jack are left to right: Alison Simpson, Sadie Hobbs, Riley Hollinger, and Matthew Crafton. Photo submitted
United Way at work in Posey County Keith Spurgeon, chairman of the 2010 United Way of Posey County campaign, announced today that the campaign drive has raised 47% of the $620,000 goal. He asked all the people of Posey
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St. Wendel School “Student of the Month” for November was Emily Abernathy. Emily was chosen because she shows kindness and understanding in helping classmates who don’t always understand. L to R are: Julie Mayer, CSB State Bank/Emily Abernathy, Student/Ron Pittman, Principal. Photo submitted
County to get involved. “With 47% of the goal raised, the United Way campaign is making progress, but we need everyone’s help to have a successful finish. Contributions help to make sure that important services are available for the people of Posey County when we need them. The campaign is wrapping up all over the County now in workplaces and homes, so if you haven’t been contacted, please send in your contribution; and if you are contacted, please participate in helping to make these services available to all of our community. We need to have these services and programs available to have a strong community, and we need your help.” 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 Gifts In Kind and Information and Referral As-
sistance. Additional services in Posey County now are 2-1-1, the easily-remembered number to call for access to information about resources for help in Posey County, and the prescription drug discount program. Those helping the United Way toward its goal include: Four Seasons Motel, McDonald’s, Dr. Thomas and Nelda Hickey, Martha M. Alldredge, Greta Ransford, Matthew and Kathy Hoehn, Beth McFadin Higgins, Sondra McNamara, Dr. K. Gayle Stubbs Vogel, Dr. Gordon Vogel, James E. Mathew, McKim’s IGA, McKim’s IGA Employees, Nathan Farrell, Judy and David Whitten, J L Hirsch Co., Nix Bus Sales/NAPA Auto Parts, Pearison Inc., Expressway Jeep Chrysler Dodge, Expressway Ford-Mercury, Expressway Autoworld, Margaret Slygh, Hawthorne Veterinary Clinic, Evansville Western Railway, John Webb, Bernard Fehribach, Marjorie Harper, Wilson’s General Store & Café, Darlene and Chris Sullivan, Mt. Vernon Auto Parts, William and Eileen Wassmer, Shirley Lewis, Lauren Rickelman, The Feed Mill Restaurant & Bar, Don and Lany Snyder, Stephen C. Challman, Dan and Dianna Duckworth, Jack and Carolyn Compton, Guy and Claudette Carner, Steve and Judy Rutledge, Bill and Virginia Staples, Manford and Georgeana Kern, Madeline Kern, St. Philips Inn, Patty Vahey, Anne Cottrell, June Dunning, Hilary Scheller, Leslie Veatch, Julie Wilson, Carrie Robb, Stanley M. Campbell, Liz Robinson, Jean Cox, Judy Hardin, Nancy Butler,
Nathalie Elderkin, Chevron Texaco, Jo Hamman, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mitchell, Phyllis Hutchinson, Big Creek Fish & Aquatics, Eugene R. Fisher, Bound To Be Around Bindery, Vickie McClatchy, Jason Eddy, Delene L. Schmitz, Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant, Steve Culley, Boogie’s, John P. Broadhead, Fr. Thomas Kessler, Paula Baumgarner, Sherri Gambrel, Dr. William E Sutton, Arlene Campbell, Kenco Logistics Employees, Old National Bank Employees, Wiley Brothers Farms, Mike and Rev. Monica Gould, Diana L. Billman, Michelle Hudson, Jimmye Wiginton, Emily Morrison, Ms. Lynn Kyle, Carolyn Lowe, David Rodenberg, Green Duck Beauty Salon, Dr. R Scott Norris/Jane Norris, JoAnn Lilleston, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Warren L. Kissel, Judge Brent Almon, Debra Johnson, Rick Johnson, Hawg ‘N Sauce Barbecue & Grill, Werry Funeral Homes Inc., Jeremiah Sanders, Elijah Sanders, Bill Sanders, Mary Phillips, Yellow Tavern, Rodney Fetcher, Krissy Byrley, Kathy Lindauer, CountryMark Cooperative Inc Employees, Clayton Powers, Shawnna Rigsby, Valerie Seifert, Judge James Redwine, Katrina Mann, Todd Camp, Robert E. Thomas, Wannemuehler Oil Co., Angela Wannemuehler, Sarah O’Daniel, and Chris’ Pharmacy. You can contact the United Way of Posey County at 8383637 or uwposey@sbcglogal. net for more information or to get involved. Contributions can be sent to P.O. Box 562, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620.