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Tuesday November 23, 2010

Volume 129 Edition 47

Christmas in New Harmony Dec. 3-5

Bids still accepted New Harmonie Healthcare Center will be accepting Silent Auction bids through Friday, Nov 26. All proceeds benefit the Resident Acitivity Account at New Harmonie Healthcare Center.

MV events are combined The Mount Vernon Parks and Recreation would like to announce their annual Christmas Party originally advertised for Saturday, December 18, will now be combined with the Christmas on Main Street celebration on Saturday, December 11.

The Parks Department is partnering with the City of Mount Vernon (Mayor Tucker) and the River Days Committee to combine the two events.

The Community Center will continue to host the event with games, prizes and food as in the past. Combining the two events will add more activities to the day, such as a parade featuring Santa Claus.

Computer classes set North Posey BPA is offering computer classes to the public in December on two Thursdays Dec. 2 and 9. They will offer individual instruction, computer troubleshooting, and computer clean-up. You may attend both nights for $30 or $20 for one session. Classes start at 6 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. Park and enter by the high school library.

It is suggested that you bring your own computer for the greatest benefit. However, if you aren’t able to bring one, we have several for you to use. Come with questions, we will help. If you have questions, contact Jenifer at jneidig@northposey.k12.in.us or 673-6611.

Bell ringers needed The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign will be held in Mount Vernon on Saturday, December 4, 11 & 18 at Wesselman’s and McKim’s IGA from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. We need about 40 volunteers to work in groups of 2 or 3 for a 2-hour shift. The Salvation Army provided financial assistance to approximately 40 families (over 200 individuals) in 2010, thanks to local donations and funding from the United Way of Posey County. Requests far outpace resources. All donations received during the Red Kettle Campaign stay in Posey County and are used for direct services; there are no administrative costs of any kind taken from your donation. Please call Beth Russell at 838-6875 to volunteer.

Demo Women celebrate Everyone is invited to the Posey County Democratic Women’s Club annual Christmas Party which will be held at the Senior Citizens Center in Mount Vernon on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Main dish, drinks, and place settings will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. Officers for 2011 will be installed. There will be a visit from Santa with gifts for children. Anyone bringing a child should contact Jeanne Wehr at 838-5504. Everyone is asked to bring canned goods and non-perishable items for the food bank, but there will be no other cost for the evening.

with “Breakfast with Santa� at the Catholic Community Center at 8 a.m. Following at 10:30 a.m. will be the Main Street Parade. Daily children’s activities include free photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides through historic New Harmony, make and take crafts for children, arts and crafts shows, live music and a sweet shop. Also, the Nutcracker Ballet will be performed at Murphy Auditorium and the Evansville Signature School has a concert at Thralls Opera House.

A new addition to this year’s live music will be the Bend in the River Brass Band at 6 p.m. Saturday evening at Thralls Opera House.

The Ribeyre Gymnasium will host a Shopping Gala and Antique Fair. Also in the gym is everyone’s favorite, the Kiwanis “Sweet Shop� and live Christmas music by the “Shade Tree Players.� The Rapp/ Owen Granary will host the Annual Artisan Craft Fair with demonstrators and photos with Santa. At Church and Main Streets, Saturday,

Study will be done to determine ambulance placement

By Dave Pearce Posey County’s ambulance service continues to remain at the top of the list of items that the Posey County Commissioners need to address, and their Tuesday, Nov.16, meeting focused on that concern.

Posey County’s EMS Director Chuck Thompson had been asked at the previous meeting of the commissioners to check on prices for having a study done to determine the best placement for the three ambulances located in Posey County.

The study request is a direct result of concerned residents and businesspeople from the northern end of Posey County. Unbeknownst to most of the citizens of the northern part of the county, the ambulance

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Little Stella McFadin adores the Christmas tree during the annual open house held at Frances Wehr’s Flowers in Mount Vernon on Sunday. Stella is in mother Molly’s arms. Photo by Dave Pearce

Cost of Thanksgiving 2010 increases slightly The cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and the basic trimmings increased by $1.86 this year, according to an informal statewide survey of grocery store prices coordinated by Indiana Farm Bureau.

The survey, which has been conducted annually in Indiana since 1993, indicated that the cost for this year’s feast for 10 is $45.79, up from $43.93 in 2009. It represents a decrease from 2007, when the market basket recorded an all-time high of $47.63, noted IFB 2nd Vice President Isabella Chism.

Indiana’s data is factored into a national survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation, and the national survey also showed a smaller increase: 56 cents for a total of $43.47. “Thanksgiving is a time for us all to count our blessings,� Chism said. “As a consumer as well as a farmer, I count among my blessings the safe

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Mount Vernon readies for Dec. 11 Christmas

By Pam Robinson The first annual Christmas on Main Street in Mount Vernon will be held on Saturday, December 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Councilwoman Becky Higgins made the announcement at the Monday, November 8, meeting of the Mount Vernon City Council. Mayor John Tucker appointed Higgins and business leader Larry Williams to coordinate this magical event to spread Christmas cheer to the young and young at heart in Mount Vernon.

The Mount Vernon Fire Department will escort Santa to the Parks & Recreation Community Center, located at 118 Main. Higgins said Santa will pass out toys and treats to children in eighth grade and be-

low while at the community center.

Drawings for door prizes will also be held. The City of Mount Vernon, the Parks & Recreation Department and the Mount Vernon River Days Committee are sponsoring the event.

In other business: •Acting as the Water Utility Board, council gave permission to Water Superintendent Chuck Gray and two of his employees to attend the Indiana Rural Water Association Conference, December 5-7, in order to earn continuing education units for licensure. Permission was given to use the city credit card as well. •Council passed on first reading an amendment to the city handi-

capped parking ordinance. The ordinance will remove two handicapped parking spaces on the west side of Walnut Street by the old Gundi’s CafÊ and add one handicapped parking space on the south side of Second Street. City Attorney Beth McFadin Higgins noted handicapped parking spots will still be available in the Walnut Street area. •Mayor John Tucker reported that the project at Fourth Street and Tile Factory Road will begin next year to widen the road and install turn lanes. He said bids are scheduled to be let April 13, 2011, with construction to begin within 30 days after that date. He noted no roads will be closed since flag men

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New Harmony’s antique, specialty shops and art galleries will host open houses and will be filled with one-of- kind Christmas Gifts for everyone on your Christmas Shopping list. Christmas in New Harmony promises to get you in the Holiday Spirit while getting your Christmas Shopping done. Don’t miss this heart-warming holiday event in beautiful historic New Harmony.

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St. Matthew Catholic Church and Trinity United Church of Christ invite everyone with a thankful heart to join in the Mount Vernon Community Thanksgiving Celebration on Tuesday evening, November 23, starting at 7 p.m. Worship will be held at Trinity, located at 505 Mulberry Street, with an informal reception to follow.

The New Harmony Business Associates will welcome in the holiday season at the 26th annual Christmas in New Harmony Festival December 3-5, 2010.

Events begin Friday evening with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the New Harmony Inn followed by the annual themed shopping party Winter Birds and Berries, at the Antique Showrooms on Church Street 6-8 p.m. with Desserts, Coffee and Wine Tasting.

Events on Saturday will begin

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will control traffic in the construction zone. •Mount Vernon resident Judy Whitten announced with pride that North Cemetery, the second oldest cemetery in Mount Vernon located on Hedges Hill, has its memorial area fenced now. She said 26 stones were cleaned by Larry Wentzel.

She added a large stone will be engraved soon with the name of the cemetery and a brief history. She thanked the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon for their cooperation and the Old Beech Cemetery Board for financing.

The Mount Vernon City Council will meet again on Monday, November 22, at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Annex.

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OPINION

‘Giving’ apparently puts the ‘thanks’ in Thanksgiving As I sat and listened to Sunday morning’s sermon at our church, I was reminded of just how much we have for which to be thankful.

And while we should be thankful all the time, I think it is only appropriate that Americans have set aside a day of the year to be grateful.

TRUTH...

“Oh, I’m so thankful,” our STRANGER pastor spoke as he told of an THAN atheist lady who was enjoy- FICTION ing the sunshine and the crisp fall air while walking with a BY DAVE PEARCE friend.

“But thankful to whom?” the friend asked inquisitively.

But regardless of our religious beliefs or our individual differences, we do have innumerable things for which to be thankful. Our God, our friends, and our family. I found that out on Sunday.

This Thanksgiving has the potential to be one of the best I have had in several years.

While my four brothers and sisters have never made a habit of getting together for the holidays, it appears that four of us five may be together on this Thanksgiving day. It appears that my brother and his new family may be coming up from Texas for the holidays. It’s been several years since we spent a holiday together. The last time we spent time together was at our mother’s funeral.

Although technically, I was not the “middle child,” it seems that I grew up with the

“Middle Child Syndrome.” My eldest sister was married the year I was born so I never remember her being around the house. My next sister was nine years my elder and I was nine when she graduated from high school. That seemed to leave my “family” as my older brother (by seven years) and my younger brother (by five years).

My older brother was married at 17 and had moved to another state and I was already into the practice of working nearly every idle moment by the time my younger brother (five years my junior) was old enough for us to spend any quality time together.

My first full-time job came at 13 and as memory serves me, I have had at least one full time job ever since. This did not lend itself to a lot of time for playing sandlot basketball or being much of a little brother or a big brother.

I have always been a little standoff-ish when it comes to close relationships.

I meet many people in my job(s). I enjoy meeting people. I believe that every breathing member of the human race has something to give. While not all choose to give it, it is not my job to judge. If I can help put a smile on someone’s face with an act of kindness, more often than not, I’ll do my best to do it.

But becoming my BFF (Best Friend Forever, in texting language) takes a lot of time and

effort. Frankly, I’m not sure I’m worth it.

But Sunday afternoon, some very good friends of ours did something that may just put them on the top of my very short BFF list.

I enjoy giving but am terrible at receiving. I feel as if I am the one who should receive the enjoyment from giving. By the way, I’m not real good at taking compliments either. I’d much rather be the one to give.

But back to Sunday afternoon.

Ever since we moved to Poseyville (over a year ago now), we have had some unsightly hedges growing around our porch. We have talked numerous times about taking them out ourselves or having them taken out but the time and/or the money have never presented themselves simultaneously.

After church, we received a call from our friends. They asked us what we were doing and if we had thought any more about taking out the ugly hedges that surrounded the front of our home. Of course we had thought about it but getting around to it seemed virtually impossible with a newspaper to finish and a house full of company coming for the holidays.

I’m not really sure how everything transpired but when we drove onto our street sometime between four and five o’clock, I could hardly believe what I saw. This family of four had spent the majority of the afternoon with a tractor, a truck and a trailer, and a lot of hard work. Only two of the 10 or so

huge ugly hedges were left standing.

As I got out of the car, I was… well… speechless. Those of you who know me know that just doesn’t happen often. While I stumbled over the words I could use to say “thank you” in another way, I was told to get on in the house and tend to the writing and editing I had left to do for this week’s newspaper.

Since I was running behind (like usual), I took the opportunity to come in the house and get started on the writing I had remaining. All the while, I sat stunned believing that someone would be thoughtful enough, nice enough, or unselfish enough to give up their Sunday afternoon to spend the day doing landscaping on our home.

I came in and ordered pizza for the group and continued to write. My writing went smooth and fast and before I knew it, it was time to write my weekly column.

While it may seem like an old cliche when asked why you are thankful, I have to say my God, my country, my family, and my friends.

To my God, for loving even me; to my country, for a place to express this freedom and for the people who gave all so I have it; to friends like the Heathcottes that are there regardless of the circumstances; and to my family, with whom I hope to spend the Thanksgiving holiday. When you get right down to it, there are people much worse off.

Members of the Posey County News staff share blessings Before the rush and frenzy of Black Friday shopping, in between the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, parades and football games, take some time to reflect on the memories of Thanksgivings past and the many blessings God has bestowed on you.

Remember to take time to give thanks with a grateful heart.

In this week’s issue of the Posey County News, several staff members recall their favorite Thanksgiving memories as they count their blessings.

Tammy Bergstrom - Thanksgiving Day has always been a day to celebrate with

family and friends. The day always began with my family watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television as we prepared our Thanksgiving meal. Special holidays like Thanksgiving meant that we would use my mother’s good china and the silver in the wooden box.

I can even remember one Thanksgiving when homemade chicken pot pie took center stage instead of a turkey. The chicken pot pie was great but everyone agreed that something was missing. Since that time, we have always had a place at the dinner table for Tom Turkey. As always this year,

Gavel Gamut’s “Perfect Communication” When coin operated coffee machines first came out they dispensed instant coffee along with your choices of powdered cream and sugar. You would put a nickel, that’s right, into a slot, then choose what you wanted added to your coffee. Then a paper cup would tumble onto a covered drain and what passed for coffee would drizzle into the cup.

Frequently these modern marvels would malfunction. You might get nothing; you might get plain hot water; you might get coffee but not cream or not sugar.

The machine would decide on its own to give you what the machine thought you deserved regardless of your choices. And occasionally you might have to watch in despair as your last nickel purchased hot creamed and sugared coffee that poured directly down the drain because no cup was dispensed.

In other words, as the joke of those days went, the machine was so automatic it would drink the coffee for you.

Alas, such experiences were harbingers of what now passes as modern communication. Gentle Read-

er, I submit we have cell phoned, face booked, my spaced, twitted and texted ourselves into a society that frequently knows exactly what we wish to ask even before we ask it and even if

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BY JUDGE JIM REDWINE we wanted to ask something different.

We have spent the last twenty years so engrossed in one way contacts it never occurs to us some other person may not be satisfied with some canned statement. For instance, how many times have you been in a group of people, say a line at the movies, when two people standing right next to each other will text messages instead of looking the person in the eye and talking?

Now this is okay with me as I prefer not to hear their insipid conversations about such banal topics as Prince Williams’ engagement anyway. However, when these people answer the help lines on such matters as health

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care or how one deciphers the Cantonese to English explanations of how to put a mail order product together, I am transported back to the old coffee vending machines.

How often have you called an 800 “Help” line and tried to ask a question as some automaton disguised as an expert talked right over and through your questions?

No matter how you tried, the Helper would just keep up some spiel that did not address your needs. It is not that they are rude or uninformed, they just do not recognize that you are a real person. It is as if they are programmed to automate a particular answer regardless of the question. I submit this results from years of one way “communication” during which there is no human interaction.

You may wonder what I would suggest to solve this problem. In fact, I already knew you were going to ask that question and I am going to transfer you to the department I know you need. Further, while you wait on hold, please enjoy the coffee; you will take it with cream and sugar.

I am very thankful for my family and my friends, for my freedoms and the comforts of home.

But I’m especially thankful for my new friends and co-workers at the Posey County News. God is so good.

Pam Robinson - Celebrating Thanksgiving has provided me with a storehouse of good memories shared with family and friends. One particular Thanksgiving, when I lived in New Jersey, my bosses, Ed and Terri Liguouri, welcomed me into their home for the traditional feast. Their hospitality and generosity meant so much to me as a graduate student away from home.

In my three years of full-time employment with the Liguouris, they taught me by their actions that friends are the family we choose. From experiences like these, I have come to believe that heart ties are every bit as significant as blood ties. Certainly, this loving couple will always have a special place in my heart.

Valerie Werkmeister - It’s really not hard to list the many things in my life that I am thankful for. When you have kids, the blessings just never stop. Sometimes, it just takes a little perspective to really notice the blessings.

I am thankful for the Legos, Barbie dolls, crayons, doll clothes and dress-up shoes that litter my floor. It means my kids are privileged with an assortment of too many toys. I am thankful for the imprints of little, muddy shoe prints on my floor. It means my children are able to play outside. I am thankful for unexpected hugs and “I love yous,” even after a scolding a few hours earlier. It means I am loved and respected unconditionally.

I am thankful for the many, many, many phone calls from my husband asking, “Where is this or do you know where I put that?” It means I am needed.

I am thankful for floors that must be continually vacuumed or mopped, walls with little fingerprints on them and all the little things I collect, which must be dusted. It means I am fortunate enough to have a home.

Finally, I am thankful for a supportive family and community that read my stories. Without either, I could not continue to write. It means I am fortunate to have a job doing what I love. I hope everyone has a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.

Connie Pearce - I am thankful for good family, good health, good friends and especially our country founded under God with the freedoms that we exercise every day.

Michelle Gibson - When asked to reflect on my Thanksgiving memories, I thought to myself, ‘piece of cake, God is so good, my family has had so many great holidays and I am so blessed.”

It was easy to start remembering all of the happy times and wonderful traditions my family has shared over my lifetime and all that I have been thankful for. But, in between all my memories of my favorite foods, the warm and comfortable atmosphere of the home we gathered in and the stories we seem to repeat each year over and over to ensure a great laugh from the group, I started to realize more and more not just what I am thankful for, but I pondered all the opportunities I missed to show just how thankful I really am.

I’ve said for years my grandmother Wanda was the glue that held our family together, and since she’s been gone it just hasn’t seemed the same. Or has it? You see, my Mom is having surgery today and will be in the hospital on Thanksgiving. I find that now that my family won’t be able to gather together this year like every year of my life, somehow I have that same feeling about my mom as I’ve seemed to have had for all those years about my grandmother.....

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she’s the glue that holds our family together.

Have I told her that?

How many holidays do we spend worrying about making it the perfect holiday and end up not truly enjoying the time together as we should? Do we spend too much time looking for the bargains we can get the next day that we can’t see the wealth we have right before us at that moment? Do we serve as we should or do we just expect others to serve us because it’s our day off and we deserve to relax?

How many are going to go without on this holiday of food and fellowship while we complain about what to do with all the leftovers and cringe thinking about “having” to spend time with those relatives that may not be the easiest to get along with?

In all these thoughts I have come to realize that, although I am more thankful than words can express, I know that I have not always chosen the best way to spend my holidays or truly shown those around me just how thankful that I am.

The Lord has given me each new day and a conscious choice, my family and friends have given me unconditional love and support, my community has given me opportunities for freedom and success, and for all of this I say “I am so blessed...Thank You.” May God Bless each of you, may everyone have a truly thankful and blessed Thanksgiving, and may we all remember to pay it forward in whatever ways we can.

I thought about how easy it is for a family to get stuck in a rut of “tradition” and how we easily take for granted that someone is always going to take care of things to make the day special. It takes a lot of work. Holidays aren’t always holidays for everyone.

Zach Straw - Though I feel that Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with bland, subpar food, (Yes, I’m talking to you, Mr. Turkey!

Where is all the multicultural food?) I am incredibly blessed to have such wonderful and supportive friends and family. There is nothing more important in life than spending quality time with the people around you that mean the most.

Steve Joos - I would have to say that I’m thankful for the support of the community over the past 21 years that I’ve spent here in Posey County, not just support for my work at the paper, but also the help and support I’ve received during some health crises in the past as they relate to my vision and my diabetes. I wish I could do a better job of repaying that support.

As for Thanksgiving memories, a lot of them deal with dinner with my extended family back in Peoria, Ill., although I did spend a Thanksgiving in Greenup, Ill., 20 years ago when my car got into a fight with a deer while I was driving back home for the holiday. Sorry to bring that up, but it was different.

And since I’m a sportswriter, yes, I did spend a lot of Thanksgivings watching football on TV after dinner. My dad had two strokes and the Thanksgiving after the first one, I watched part of a Dallas Cowboys game with him and when the announcer said something about people with a lot to be thankful for, I thought that dad really had something to be thankful for that year.

Tammy is right. God is so good.

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OBITUARIES Martha Hornback Martha Deanne Hornback, 86, of Mount Vernon, Ind., formerly of New Harmony, Ind., died on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 at Deaconess Hospice Center in Evansville, Indiana.

Martha was born in Enfield, Ill., to Golston and Helen (Curtis) Nelson oon March 6, 1924.

In her younger years, Martha worked at the Evansville Shipyard, during World War II, Rush Creek Oil Company, Historic New Harmony and Allyn & Givens, Attorneys at Law. She also enjoyed reading and Horseback riding.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband Marion Hornback in 1991, her parents and a grandson Paul Hornback.

She is survived by four sons, John R. of Mount Vernon, Ind., Larry of Evansville, Dan of Torrence, Calif., and Rick of San Jose, Calif.., two daughters, Joan Hornback Penrose of Knoxville, Tenn., and Teresa Walther of Evansville, 11 grandchildren, Michele Miller, Scott Blubaum, Richard Henry, Andrea Booher, Heather Jones, Dixon Crouch, Ryan James, Heather Hornback, Travis Hornback, Johnny Foster and Larry Robins, and 11 Great Grandchildren, one brother, Clifford Nelson of San Jose, Calif., and one sister, Jeanne Gouvea of Boise, Idaho.

Friends called at Werry Funeral Home-New Harmony Chapel on Friday, November 19, 2010, from 4 to 8 pm., with burial in Phillipstown Cemetery in Phillipstown, Ill..

Memorial contributions may be made in Martha’s honor to the American Cancer Society.

June Rose Morrison June Rose Morrison, 82, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at Bethel Manor in Evansville.

She was born May 17, 1928, the daughter of George and Helen (Fisher) Jacobs in Phillipstown, Ill. She was a homemaker ears She was a member and ministers wife for many years. of the Apostolic Bible Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Deb (Tom) Kellogg of Nashville, Tenn., Carolyn (Rocky) Stone of Derby, Kansas, a son, the Rev. Greg (Pam) Morrison of Wadesville, Ind.,; sisters, Imogene Richardson of Washington, Ind., Margaret Hughes of Crossville, Ill., and Donna Mohajir of Overland Park, Kansas; grandson, Michael (Lisa) Kellogg; and great-grandchildren, Jake, Jordyn, Gavin and Natalia Kellogg.

June was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, the Rev. Ray Morrison in 2007, and a brother, Harold Lloyd Jacobs .

Services were held Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Apostolic Bible Church in Stewartsville.

Pastors Mark Abernathy and Dennis Croucher will officiate. Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery in Mount Vernon.

Visitation was from 4-8 pm Friday at the church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers; Heather Crawford, Alicia Phillips, Karla Hyatt, Leah Wagner, Samantha Hoehn, Shelia Hoehn and Shirley Simmons.

Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.holdersfuneralhome.com

Elmer D. McIntosh Mary Jean O’Dell Mary Jean (Kemmerling) O’Dell, 86, of New Harmony, Ind., passed away at New Harmonie Healthcare in New Harmony on November 16, 2010.

She was born March 4, 1924, to Charles and Bertha (Phebus) Kemmerling Evansville Ind. Ind in Evansville, Mary was a member of Johnson United Methodist Church in New Harmony.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband: Raymond Skelton, second husband: Charles O’Dell, brother: Harold Kemmerling and sisters: Joann Trumbo and Doris Whitmore.

She is survived by her guardian/caregiver Mike and Cindy Kemmerling of Poseyville, Ind., and other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 19, 2010, at the Werry Funeral Home, New Harmony Chapel with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery with the Rev. John Adams officiating. Visitation was held from 3 until 7 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Johnson United Methodist Church, 403 Raintree, New Harmony, Ind., 47631

William F. Reynolds William F. Reynolds, age 51 of Mount Vernon , Ind., died Friday evening November 12, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville. He was born July 13, 1959 in Fontana, CA the son of Roland and Margaret “Marge” (Mattingly Reynolds. He was i d to Theresa Th R l married Reynolds.

Reynolds had worked construction.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Reynolds; his wife, Theresa Reynolds; one granddaughter, Angel Spinks; his step-father, Dallas Gunnels and one brother, Robert “Bob” Reynolds.

He is survived by his mother, Marge Gunnels of Mount Vernon; nine children, John Reynolds, William Dallas Reynolds, William “Willy” Foster Reynolds, Jr., Steven Reynolds, Patrick Reynolds and Brian Ball; three daughters, Hellena Reynolds, Brandy Ball and Misty Escoto-Aponte; two brothers, John “Slim” Reynolds and Roger Reynolds; one sister, Susie Boyles; 14 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his girlfriend, Laurie Waters.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wed., November 17, 2010, at the Austin~Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Visitation was held from noon until time of services. Online condolences may be left at austinfuneralhome.com

Elmer Delano McIntosh, 72, passed from this life at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at approximately noon.

He was born on Nov. 30, 1937, in the McIntosh Bottoms near Springerton, Ill., the only child of Emtosh mett and Eva (Jackson) McIntosh.

He attended school in the old McIntosh School and graduated from Enfield High School in 1955.

He married the former Sallie Large on Feb. 13, 1960, in Fairfield, Ill., and to this union was born one daughter: Rhonda Trail and her children Christopher and Chelsea of Evansville, Ind.; three sons: Kevin and his son Brandon White of Evansville, Ind., Keith and his family, wife: Becky and their children: Aaron, Brooke and Ashlee of Evansville, Ind.; Rob and his family, wife: Crystal and their children: Haily, Taylor, Kayla, Jakob and Madison of rural Mount Vernon, Ind. Also surviving is a great granddaughter, Lily Grace Dossett of Evansville.

Among other survivors are aunts: Pauline McIntosh of Carmi, Ill., and Mary McIntosh also of Carmi, an uncle: James McIntosh of Chandler, Ind. He is also survived by: “My sweet baby girl, Sassy,” his furry friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents: Oscar and Gertie McIntosh and Sherman and Mae Jackson and a grandson: Tyler Robert McIntosh.

He was employed by the United States Postal Service in Evansville as a letter carrier for over 33 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Wadesville General Baptist Church.

He was a member of the Poseyville Masonic Lodge and was a past master; past patron of Poseyville Order of Eastern Star, a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason, the honor bestowed on him in Boston MA in 2002. He was also a member of York Rite #12, No Ruz Grotto and Swords of Bunker Hill in Evansville, Ind. He was a longtime Boy Scout leader with Wadesville Troop #390 and was a member of the Order of the Arrow.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at the Werry Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Wadesville. Visitation was from 3 until 7 p.m. on, Friday, Nov. 12 at the funeral home with an Eastern Star memorial, a Masonic memorial and a 33rd degree walk through starting at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Center for Children at 203 Chestnut Street, Evansville, Ind., 47713 or to Poseyville Masonic Lodge, Poseyville, Ind. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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George Mills George Raymond Mills, 6 passed away Monday, 69, N 15, 2010 at his home in Nov. C Cynthiana, Ind. He was born April 12, 1 1941, to Earl and Josephine (B (Burkett) Mills in Wadesv ville, Ind. He graduated from Cynth thiana High School in 1959.

H is i survived i d bby three h He sons: Walter Ray Mills of Newburgh, Indiana, Dennis Allen Mills of Owensville, Ind., and Eric Earl Mills of Evansville, Ind.; three daughters: Susan Marie Woods of Hazelton, Indiana, Patricia Louise Whitman of Evansville, Indiana and Stephanie Regina Mills of Owensville, Ind.; three brothers: Arthur “Pete” Mills of Griffin, Ind., Norman “Skip” Mills also of Griffin, Ind., and William “Bill” Mills of Evansville, Ind.; two sisters: Alice Meyers of Crawford County, Indiana and Dessie Winkleman of Evansville, Ind.; six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 at the Werry Funeral Home, Cynthiana Chapel with burial in Liberty Cemetery with The Rev. Scott Burr officiating. Visitation was from 8:30 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

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99¢ Green Giant 2/$ 49 Vegetables ...........

1 Brooks $ 79 Chili Beans ....................

1 Princella $ 59 Sweet Potatoes ..............

1 French’s $ 29 Fried Onions ...................

3 Musselman’s $ 89 Applesauce ...................

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3 Dole 2/$ 00 Pineapple .................

3 Ocean Spray $ 19 Cranberry Sauce .................... 1 Dole $ 29 Mandarin Oranges .................. 1 Libby $ 59 Pumpkin ......................

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GENERAL G A NEWS S Thanksgiving food. from Page 1A and affordable food we produce in the United States – the farmers who make it possible.”

Neither the national nor Indiana surveys is scientific. They are instead snapshots of prices on basic items during a given time period.

In Indiana, 28 volunteer shoppers picked a grocery store in their area and collected prices from actual items on the official list. They were asked to look for the best possible prices but to not use promotional coupons or purchase deals such as “Spend $50 and receive a free turkey.” Nationally, more than 112 volunteer shoppers from 34 states participated.

The shopping list for the survey includes a 16-pound turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10 with plenty for leftovers.

“Overall, the change in the price of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner is basically in line with the modest changes that we’ve seen in the overall price level this year,” said AFBF economist John Anderson. “At $4.35 per person ($4.58 on the Indiana survey), our traditional Thanksgiving feast is still a better deal than most fast-food value meals, plus it’s a wholesome, homecooked meal.”

The big ticket item – a 16-pound turkey – increased by just 2 cents/pound for a total of $20.48. Other increases were recorded for stuffing, up 7 cents to $2.48 for a 14-ounce bag; a 30ounce can of pumpkin pie filling mix, up by 39 cents to $2.72; a 2-pack of pie shells, up 17 cents to $2.45; a dozen rolls, up 32 cents to $2.12; a 1-pound relish tray of carrots and celery, up 10 cents to $0.88; a gallon of whole milk, up 18 cents to $2.83; and a half-pint of whipping cream, up 5 cents to $1.82. A group of miscellaneous items, including coffee and ingredients necessary to prepare the meal (onions, eggs, sugar, flour, evaporated milk and butter) also increased in price by 72 cents to $3.22.

“Some of the Thanksgiving dinner items have rebounded from quite low price levels in 2009,” Anderson said. “For example, last year’s milk price was at its lowest level since 2001.

Dairy product prices have climbed some in 2010, largely reflecting better consumer demand as the economy has gradually improved this year.

A few items decreased in price: sweet potatoes, down by 15 cents to $2.97 for 3 pounds; a 16-ounce package of peas, down 12 cents to $1.51; and a 12-ounce package of fresh cranberries, down 18 cents to $2.32.

Ambulance, from Page 1A that had been stationed in Poseyville since roughly 1975, has recently been moved and has spent two full 24-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift in Marrs Township.

While there is no rift between the people of Marrs Township and the people of Northern Posey, both parts of the county would like to see their areas have full-time ambulance service. Marrs Township officials have said that the rate of growth in their area demands more attention while residents near Interstate 64 have indicated that because of the number of industries, school students, and their proximity to I-64, a full-time ambulance should be available for that area as well.

Thompson indicated that he had contacted three different companies to provide quotes to do the study. He was instructed to get information that will correlate directly into response time for 911 calls.

Thompson indicated that he would have to get all the run information over the past year and submit it to the company chosen to do the study.

Thompson indicated that a company called EMS Consulting had been contacted and after two weeks, had finally submitted a quote of $4000 for the work. A nation-wide company called Fitch and Associates was also contacted and submitted a bit of $4,800. Thompson said that he had been unable to reach this particular company when trying to reach them by phone since the bid was submitted.

Habitat honors Mount Vernon couple Jim and Pat Bartlett are named winners of Dee McMillan Award

By Pam Robinson Habitat for Humanity of Evansville honored Mount Vernon volunteers Jim and Pat Bartlett with the Dee McMillan Award on Thursday, November 9. Typically, this award is for one Habitat for Humanity of Evansville volunteer who best exemplifies the Christian values of this housing ministry through his or her work and lifestyle.

Alaina Bartley, Evansville Habitat’s Volunteer Coordinator, said this year the organization decided it just had to recognize both Bartletts as a couple with the volunteer of the year award.

As was stated at Thursday’s awards dinner, “Jim and Pat Bartlett have given back to their adopted community of Mount Vernon in extraordinary ways. Their deep religious faith has led them on many journeys.

Pat has developed a prison ministry and the church has fully adopted it as its own.

Jim teaches a Neighbor to Neighbor course which gets members of the community engaged in setting goals, learning new things, owning their decisions and changing their lives.

Jim and Pat Bartlett, Habitat Volunteers of the Year, stand in front of the latest Habitat home built this fall at 913 E. Second Street in Mount Vernon. Photo by Pam Robinson “And then there’s Habitat. ciation in its commitment teers and leads construction.

Pat uses her background in to building simple, decent In fact, everyone in Mount social work as a member of houses with hardworking Vernon says that Jim’s retirethe Family Selection Com- families. He raises the mon- ment from GE/SABIC is the mittee. Jim leads the Mount ey, solicits in kind gifts in the best thing that ever happened Vernon Ministerial Asso- community, recruits volun- to Mount Vernon.”

The third bid, and the one recommended by Thompson, was the bid submitted by The Ludwig Group out of nearby Missouri. Although the cost of $7,500 was the highest of the three, Thompson indicated that he had strong recommendations for this company and that they would provide all the information necessary to make an intelligent decision on the placement of the ambulances.

Just short of going ahead and awarding the work to Ludwig, Commissioner Jim Alsop suggested that Thompson put calls in to the references that had been provided by the company, County Attorney Adam Farrar indicated there would be no problem with going with the higher bid if it was shown that responsiveness and more detailed work could be provided by that particular company.

Thompson was to report back to the Commissioners on his findings.

In other business: •The Commissioners gave their OK to serve as the sponsoring county for a grant request for flood plain work in Bethel Township. Since Posey County has the most population located in the affected area, the county must be the sponsoring county. Either way, the county is facing no cost as the grant being written is a non-matching grant.

•Gary Cullman, representing the Posey County 911 office indicated that it is probably time that county fathers took a

OBITUARIES Continued Gene Jensen Gene N. Jensen, 56, passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Vernon, Ind., on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. He was born October 27, 1954, in Evansville, IN the son of Paul and Frances “Fanny” (Schulte) Jensen.

He was an avid sports enthusiast and a loyal IU, Colts, and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was a 1972 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and was a member of St. Matthew Church. Gene received many awards for playing tennis, basketball, and golf. He was employed at General Electric Plastics as an operator and lab technician from 1973 to 1988. He then joined D Patrick Motoplex where he began a 15-year career in automobile sales.

He retired with serious health problems in 2004.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Gary Jensen.

Gene is survived by his sisters, Charlotte (Jerry) Thomas of Mount Vernon, Ind., Francene (Robert) Juncker of Franklin, Ind.; nieces, Dawn (Mark) LaPlante, Robin (Tim) Burton, Kimberly (Matt) Rose, Andrea Bensassi; nephews, Paul (Jennifer) Thomas, Patrick (Andrea) Thomas; five great nephews; and seven great nieces.

Funeral mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at St. Matthew Catholic Church 421 Mulberry St., Mount Vernon, Ind., with burial to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main Street in Mount Vernon, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to the Posey County Community Foundation, Wildcats Remembered, or St. Matthew Church.

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

Marilyn Sue Jones Marilyn Sue Jones, 62 of Mount Vernon, Ind., died at her home on Sunday afternoon November 21, 2010.

She was born on October 23, 1948, in Louisville, Ill., the daughter of Dorris E. and Lucille (Martin) Kerby.

She married Cleatus Jones, Sr. and he survives.

In addition to her husband, Cleatus, she is survived by one son, Cleatus Jones, Jr. of Mount Vernon; her mother, Lucille Martin of Mount Vernon; three grandchildren, Casey Bass of Ft. Hood, Brenna Bass of Mount Vernon, and Amanda Brock and her husband, Jonathon of Evansville; five great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Beverly Kerby of Rockford, Ill., and Butch and Linda Kerby of Arizona; and one sister and brother-in-law, Myrna and Randy Lemmons of Oakland City, Ind. She was preceded in death by her father and one daughter, Sandra Bass.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at the Austin-Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service. Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.austinfuneralhome.com.

Juanita Rowe Adams Juanita Rowe Adams, 94, of Lebanon Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010, in Longmont, Colo.

Juanita was born in Posey County, Ind., October 21, 1916, the daughter of Ben and Elsie (Jeffries) Rowe.

She married John E. Adams d on December 12, 1936, in Mount V Vernon IInd. She was a founding member of the Boone County Art League and an accomplished artist who painted throughout her life. Juanita was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon, Indiana. A lifelong lover of animals, nature and children, she was able to enjoy them all through numerous family vacations and outings.

She is survived by three daughters, Marlene (Joe) Davenport, Lebanon; Glenna (Steve) French, Peyton Colorado and Nancy (Dan) Parkman, Leawood, Kansas; two sons, Ross (Marianne) Adams, Pleasant Hill, Illinois and Allen (Sharon) Adams, Longmont, Colo.; 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers and two sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 at Bellefontaine Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Ind. Memorial contributions can be made to the Boone County Humane Society, 877-473-6722, www.hsforbc.org or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be made on line at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com. Schneider Funeral Home is taking care of arrangements.

Rhonda G. Carroll Rhonda G. Carroll, 53 of Mount Vernon, Ind., died at her home on Tuesday afternoon November 16, 2010. She was born on August 23, 1957, in Evansville, the daughter of Walter Otis and June Aleen (Goodwin) Carroll.

Miss Carroll was a homemaker. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Mount Vernon.

She is survived by one son, Shawn Bass of Mount Vernon; two brothers, Paul Carroll of Vermont and Wendell Carroll of Mount Vernon; three sisters, Brenda Ortega of Evansville, Debbie Lawless and Toni Ayers, both of Mount Vernon; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend and caregiver, Cindy Wing of Mount Vernon.

Funeral services weree held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Visitation was held from 9 until the time of the service. Burial was in Bellefontaine Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.austinfuneralhome.com.

good hard look at upgrades or updating the current 911 system now used for Posey County.

Cullman indicated that the company who originally installed the equipment is no longer located in the U.S. and that replacement parts were virtually impossible to find. Cullman indicated that a few years ago when the system went down due to a lightning strike, he was able to find a 911 facility in Virginia which was updating their equipment and he was able to purchase the old system from them to use as parts.

He indicated that with new FCC requirements scheduled to take effect in 2012, it would mean mandatory updates for the system installed about 15 years ago.

•Bids were opened for the three-year bid process for the county’s liability insurance. Schultheis Insurance was the only bid submitted. The bid was accepted for the first year with research being done to make sure the bid is, indeed, a three-year bid. The annual premium is $141,656 with an additional $90.427 for workmen’s compensation and $12,874 for earthquake. The total amount of the insurance bid is $244,957 with a credit of $7,518 due the county for synchronizing the policies all to come due on the same date. The Commissioners were reminded that the insurance premium is $18,110 less this year than last if you include the $7,518 overpay credit.

•Bids were opened for several goods and services used by the county. The bids were taken under advisement. Bids included heavy equipment operation, gasoline and diesel fuel, tires and tubes, and plastic piping, as well as sand and gravel.

•The Commissioners requested that an ordinance be drafted to prohibit the sale of synthetic cannabinooids and their use in public facilities. Common brand names for the synthetic cannibus products are K2 and Spice.

•Estimates were received for the demolition and clean-up of an old burned home on Old Plank Road. Three companies submitted bids but a snag came up when the commissioners were not sure that an old tand being removed was a fuel oil tank or an LP gas tank. Russell’s Excavating bid was accepted, pending confirmation of the type of tank and availability of funds.

•The Commissioners confirmed the appointment of Larry Williams to the Development Commission and discussion was held as to who will replace Jesse Montgomery on the Redevelopment Commission. Montgomery did not run for another term on the Mount Vernon School Board and Commissioners indicated they would welcome interest from school board members from the other two school districts in the county. This appointment must, by law, go to a sitting school board member.

•The request to accept the retirement requests of current Posey County Sheriff Jim Folz and his Chief Deputy Mike Alexander were accepted. Some checking is being done to determine the eligibility of retirement of their weapons to be given to them upon retirement. The question was raised as to whether 20 years of service is required for the retirement of the weapon with the officer.

•It was announced that the new microphones for the county meetings were being installed on Wednesday morning. That should be a tremendous help for those who have trouble hearing what the officials are saying during the meetings.

The Posey County Commissioners are scheduled to meet again on Dec. 7, 2010, at 9 a.m. at the Hovey House.

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RETROSPEC RETROSPECT Pages of the Past compiled by Tammy Bergstrom 10 YEARS AGO, November 21, 2000

25 YEARS AGO, November 20, 1985

50 YEARS AGO, November 25, 1960

to Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Carmi between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, November 29 through December 17.

If you have any questions, please call 618-382-4141.

The Stendebacks appreciate your participation in this “White County Family” tradition.

Plans are now underway for Christmas in New harmony. There will be caroling, a tree lighting, music, a festival of trees, and much, much more.

Todd and Mindy Brandenstein of New Harmony would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Kenzie Grace.

Ryan Koch and Amy Prow of Posey County are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Jackson Zackrey.

Alison Piechocki of North Posey High School, Rebecca Warner of Mount Vernon High School, and Anita Underwood of New harmony High School were winners of the DAR Good Citizen Award.

The students of Mount Vernon High School proudly presented the play, “The Crucible”.

Army National Guard Pfc. Jason A. Schmidt, the son of Brian and Cathy Schmidt of Mount Vernon has graduated from basic combat training.

Poseyville citizen Daniel Stratton has participated in the filming of North and South II, the sequel to the highly rated television movie, North and South. Stratton performed as a Confederate foot soldier and an Union infantryman.

Janet and Wayne Korff of Darmstadt are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Michelle Renae.

Wadesville General Baptist Church will be holding a weekend revival. Speakers will be Jim King, Dennis Powell, Bo Jack Railey, and Tony Victor, all from Oakland City College.

The Posey County Home Extension Club sponsored a Christmas Style Show. Fashions were provided by The Stork’s Nest, Moll’s Fashion Shop, Jenny’s Fashion Shop, Carolyn’s Fashionland, Davis Men and Boys Wear, The Sycamore Shop, Owen’s Variety, and Harmony Weavers Institute.

Thieves broke into the Poseyville Elementary School over the weekend and ransacked all the rooms, damaged filing cabinets, and made off with less than $2.

Deborah Peelman and Glen Scherzinger, both students in Irene Deal’s fourth grade class at South terrace Elementary School appeared in a Spanish instructional program on T.V. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Martin will be attending the annual meeting of the national Milk Producers Federation held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Miss Margaret Nix and Mr. Lawrence Adams were married at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Poseyville.

Suzanne Wiggins, Pat Gehlhausen, Sandra Davis, Sue Whitener, and Joe Wiley- all students of North Posey Jr.-Sr. High School attended Journalism Day held at Evansville College.

at Richard’s place and enjoy visitation. The food was always very good. We always met many friends while eating there. We were also at Montgomery, IN where we enjoyed the “back in time” store and surroundings with horse and buggies tied to the hitching posts. We saw one place where they had a very nice four seated surrey. We saw several large businesses where some of them were being run without electricity. It must have been the regular wash day for so many farm homes had large lines of clothes hung out on their lines on their yards. The Yancey’s drove 196 miles for us to see so many different ways of life. I say a big thank you to Malcolm and Steve. You are great friends.

Thursday, November 11 Angela Goedde called me on the phone. It was a good phone

visit. She and Duanne have three children. Also Thursday, Billy took me to Evansville where we joined Brett Butler.

Brett took us out to dinner.

We had a good visit and meal.

Later in the afternoon, Janet and Tim from Coweta, OK got here for a three day visit.

Janet and Tim and I went to Owensville to see Janet’s Aunt Lorena. Charles Carney, a good neighbor also stopped by for a short visit. Friday we were all at Betty and Jesse’s for the evening meal, which was very good. Other family members joined us there.

Saturday, we all went to Bonnie and Jim’s for dinner where other family members joined us. Sunday morning, Janet and Tim left to return home in Oklahoma. They got home about 3:15pm. I also talked to Frankie and Sue in Florida. It was a nice phone visit. Monday both Judy and

Janet called me. Tuesday, Bonnie was here to take me to two medical appointments in Evansville. Peggy Powasnick and Janet both called me.

Peggy and Eddie are both still seeing their doctors often.

A friend was here Wednesday, Ilene Embry, representing friends from the Methodist Church, with a box of Christmas cookies and for this I say thanks. Thursday, Janet, Bonnie, and Judy all called me. Friday Janet called me and later on I was at Bill and Judy’s for a hot dog roast and s’mors. We all had a great time.

Saturday, Brett, Haley, and Dax Butler were all here for a visit. Little Dax seems to be growing so fast. In the afternoon, I took my sister-in-law Lorena to Dairy Queen in Ft. Branch to eat. Sunday was “Fill a Pew Sunday” and eight of our family members were in

church with me where we had a great service and a delicious dinner in the social room after church. Those who came for me were Betty, Jesse, and Jaley Montgomery; Jessica and Andrew Hooper; Erica, Jack, and Abram Thomas. In our bulletin was a poem entitled “The Best Poem in the World” said by a long time member and friend of the Poseyville Christian Church who now lives in Peoria, IL. It was by Robert Grigsby. It was very inspiring.

Poseyville’s two weeks rainfall is Saturday, November 13 was .12”, Tuesday November 16 was .90”, and Wednesday, November 17 was only .02” so the two weeks total is 1.04.”

Poseyville’s gas price as of Sunday, November 21, was $2.79 9/10 per gallon.

Hope to see you in church next Sunday.

Response was overwhelming at the Avon booth at Saint Francis Xavier Relay for Life Christmas Bazaar, held Saturday in Poseyville. Photo by Dave Pearce

Stendeback Funeral Homes “Gifts of Memory” tradition Bill and Lynn Stendeback of Stendeback Family Funeral Homes would like to invite your family to join them in their “gift of memory” tradition. This “White County Family” Christmas tradition was started eleven years ago by the Stendebacks.

Beginning November 29,

they will accept wrapped gifts for adults only purchased in memory of your deceased loved one. Please mark your gift ‘man’ or ‘woman’ and if clothing, please mark the size. These gifts will be donated to a local nursing home for needy residents.

All gifts should be brought

Out and About Looking back in time, it was November 16, 1801 the New York Evening Post was published for the first time.

November 20, 1984, McDonald’s made their 50 billionth hamburger. November 23, 1936 Life Magazine was published for the first time. November 27, 1924 Macy’s Department Store in New York City hosted its first Thanksgiving Day Parade, which travels down Broadway for 2 miles from Central Park to Harold Square. December 3, 1775 for the first time the official US flag was raised.

December 4, 1996 General Motors began mass production of it’s first electric car.

December 18, 1966 CBS debuted “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Time flies so fast, it is now Thanksgiving week and it being Thursday, November 25. It is time to really give thanks for our many blessings we received during the year. Then the harsh

By Jesse Butler

cold winter is sure to come.

I remember back when I was young and found that snow and ice meant fun for me and other youngsters, but it has all changed now as I have gotten older. Elsewhere, I don’t ride my bicycle much anymore, but Tuesday, November 9 I decided to ride it some so I did. It was a nice warm day. The town picked up our leaves today. Janet and Tim called me and I called Billy.

He is feeling better.

Wednesday, November 10 I called Sharron, and Janet and Anneieve both called me.

On this day, Steve and Malcolm Yancey came to take me on a long and enjoyable ride through the Amish country.

We had dinner at the Black Buggy restaurant in Washington where we got to see Richard Davis, the former owner of the Little Wagon Buffet in Patoka, and where my dear wife and I always took three or four people with us to eat

Indiana to modernize death records

In January 2011, the Indiana State Department of Health will be taking the lead in improving the efficiency of the Selection by Zach Straw state’s death records by launching an electronic, Webbased system for recording death, the Indiana Death Registration System. Approximately 56,000 death records are filed in Indiana every year.

“Hoosiers will benefit from the modernization of the death registration process in many ways, but perhaps the one most obvious to the general public will be a faster turnaround time for death certificates, from an average of 21 or more days to seven days,” said State Registrar Erin Kellam, Esq. According to Kellam, the goal of the Indiana Death Registration System is to enable the participants of the death registration process to electronically file death records with local and state registrars. Registration facilities will access the system online so decedent fact-of-death and cause-ofdeath information can be registered electronically without the time delay to move the paper record to each person in the process. For more information, go online at: https:// myweb.in.gov/ISDH/IDRSThin.

“This system’s ability to report cause of death with increased accuracy and timeliness will improve cause-ofdeath data for disease surveillance, which will help public health in its efforts to identify concerning trends,” said Kellam.

INGREDIENTS The Indiana General Assembly passed legislation in • 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 pound each, halved crosswise 2009 to require all funeral directors, physicians, and coro• 1 cup orange juice ners (if it is a coroner’s case) to complete all their portions • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice of a death certificate by using the new system. (See Indi• 6 cloves garlic, smashed ana Code 16-37-1-3.1.)

• 2 shallots, chopped The State Registrar and the Office of Vital Records at • 2 dried chipotle chilies, crushed into small pieces with the Indiana State Department of Health have been working your hands since April 2009 to provide education and training to local • 1 tablespoon olive oil health officers, private physicians, coroners, and funeral • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper directors about the Indiana Death Registration System.

• 3/4 cup chicken stock According to Kellam, “The Indiana Death Registration • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro System is up and running and we are accepting fully electronic records every day.”

DIRECTIONS However, to date only 993 of 1,757 funeral directors; 1. Trim the tenderloins of any excess fat and silver skin. Set 44 of 92 coroners, and 1,807 of an estimated 3,000 physiin a small nonreactive baking dish.

2. Combine the orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, shallots and chilies in a small bowl and stir well. Pour over the tenderloins and let sit for 20 minutes at room temperature.

3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

4. Heat the olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the tenderloins from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Wipe the tenderloins dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, turning as needed, for 4 to 5 minutes, until evenly browned. Transfer to the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees. Remove skillet from oven and transfer the tenderloins to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm. Remember that the skillet handle is still hot after you put the skillet on the stove top. Use oven mitts or cool off the handle with ice.

5. Pour the marinade into the skillet and add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until reduced and thickened. Pour through a finemesh sieve into a bowl.

6. Cut tenderloins across the grain into thin slices and arrange on a platter. Drizzle sauce over top and sprinkle with cilantro.

Serve.

The County Cookbook

Chipotle/Citrus Marinated Pork Tenderloin

cians who file death certificates in Indiana have registered as users of the Indiana Death Registration System, despite the fact paper death certificates will no longer be accepted starting January 1, 2011.

Happy Birthday Announcements November 23 - Ina Stallings, Julie Eickhoff, Stewart Fisher, Brent Pettyjohn, Mary Stallings, John Ross November 24 - Sally Proctor, Betty Rice, Christopher Hoffman, Brittney Davis, Walt Titzer, Bernice Bunny Poag November 25 -James R. Cox, Emily Barnes, Emma Eubank, Janet L. Werry, Derek York, Tresa Straw, Ed Poag November 26 - Jennifer Andry, Mary Mounts, Doug Creek, John Southard, Jeff Hayes, John Wesley Roddy and DaWayne Mercer November 27 - Gloria Creek, Shirley Granderson and Sherri Schroeder

November 28 - Michael Brauser, Nicole Jo Briant, Jeff Koester, Dee Ann Parker-Patterson, Spencer Franklin, Marie Kuebler, Mark Lagoo, Leacca Wilson, Mary Marse, Michelle Brown and Brock Sigler November 29 - Linda Sue Turney, Suzanne Harris, Amanda McCoy, Aaron Edward Butler, David Yourgans, Sharon L. Muncy-McDaniel, Lisa Slagle, Foster Tolliver and Amanda McCord 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

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Richard and Maxine Fawcett

Lloyd and Ruby Hutchinson

Ralph and Betty Reich

Richard and Vera Maxine (Riggs) Fawcett of Mount Vernon, Indiana will be celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a celebration at New Bethel Baptist Church on November 26, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. New Bethel Baptist Church is located at 4301 Broadway Avenue in Evansville, Indiana. The reception is being hosted by the couple’s son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Tonya Fawcett. Formal invitations are being sent, but friends and family are invited to attend.

The Fawcett’s were married on November 26, 1960, at the Bible Center Cathedral in Evansville, Indiana. Richard is retired after 44 years of service from Faultless Caster Corporation. Maxine is retired from Dr. Timothy Crowley’s office.

Lloyd and Ruby Hutchinson of Cynthiana plan to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 at Mt. Tabor Church. They will renew their vows and a reception immediately follows at the Cynthiana Community Center.

Lloyd and the former Ruby Whitehouse, were married November 23, 1950 at Mt. Tabor Church in Gibson County. The couple has three children and seven grandchildren.

Ruby was a school teacher for 43 years and retired from North Elementary in 1992. Lloyd served as the principal at North Posey High School and retired in 1972.

Ralph A. and Betty M. (Lester) Reich of Evansville will be celebrating their anniversary with a private celebration with their family. Their children are Robert and Cindy Reich, Sylvia Dillworth, Gerald Reich, Richard and Kim Reich and Diane and Dan Hart. They have 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

The Reich’s were married on November 23, 1950, at Memorial Baptist Church in Evansville. Ralph retired from Arkla-Dometic in 1992 and Betty retired from Christian Book Store in 1994.

Hustling Hoosier to collect for food pantry The Hustling Hoosier 4-H club will be collecting cans for the local food pantry on December 4 & 5 during Christmas in New Harmony.

Bring your canned goods, monetary donations to the 4-H Hustling Hoosiers Club

Booth in the old grocery store on Dec. 4 and 5 during the hours of 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sat. and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun. Let’s help make a difference and help our local food pantry.

Democratic Women’s Club party set All are invited to the Posey County Democratic Women’s Club annual Christmas Party which will be held at the Senior Citizens Center in Mount Vernon on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Main dish, drinks, and place settings will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish or des-

sert. Officers for 2011 will be installed. There will be a visit from Santa with gifts for children. Anyone bringing a child should contact Jeanne Wehr at 838-5504.

Everyone is asked to bring canned goods and non-perishable items for the food bank, but there will be no other cost for the evening.

Shop for Hope event set for December 5 Have some last minute Christmas shopping to do?

Come out and finish it while benefiting a great cause. The first annual Shop for Hope is planned for Sunday, December, 5, 2010 at the Mount Vernon American Legion from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be several products for purchase and 30 vendors to shop from. Items such as Tastefully Simple, ThirtyOne Gifts, Scentsy, jewelry items, homemade baked goods and more will be

Only $30 a year for in-county residents!

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JLE to host Breakfast with Santa December 11 The Junior League of Evansville (JLE) provisional class will host Breakfast with Santa at the west side and east side O’Charley’s Restaurant locations. Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Methodist Youth Home.

The cost of the breakfast will be $7 for adults and children aged 3 and under are free of charge.

The breakfast includes three pancakes, choice of sausage or bacon, and a beverage. Tickets should be purchased in advance by calling the JLE office at 812-423-9127 or email at jleoffice@courtbuilding. com.

Pictures with Santa will be taken at each location and the cost is $5 for a 4x6 photo. Additional photo packages are available and can be ordered from each photographer the day of the event. At the west side location, Sarah Brown Photography will take pictures and Bennett Photography will

take pictures at the east side location.

In addition to pictures with Santa, the children will receive a placemat to color, a Christmas tattoo and a candy cane; while the adults can peruse and bid on silent auction items at each location.

United Methodist Youth Home, executive director Dr. Barbara C. Jessen said, “We are very grateful to the Junior League of Evansville for designating the United Methodist Youth Home as the recipient of the proceeds from their Breakfast with Santa. Their generosity will help us provide food, clothing, housing and many other services to the over 100 children placed at the youth home annually.”

The west side O’Charley Restaurant is located at 5125 Pearl Drive; and the east side O’Charley’s Restaurant is located at 7301 E. Indiana Street.

The Junior League of Evansville was founded in 1926 and has since had a major role in funding and developing some of Evans-

ville’s most beloved offerings: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, Reitz Home Preservation Society, Swonder Ice Rink, Hands on Discovery museum (now known as the Koch family Children’s Museum of Evansville), Little Lambs, Ark Crisis Prevention Nursery, and most recently, Playville, J.L.E. The Junior League of Evansville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

For more information about Breakfast with Santa hosted by the Junior League of Evansville, please contact Elissa Shetler at 812-4492803 or eas@fine-hatfield. com. Please note: Elissa is NOT the ticket contact).

available. Bring the kids to see Santa and have their picture taken with him for only the cost of a donation. There will also be several items up for raffle and tickets can be purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit cancer research!

For more information about Shop for Hope, please contact Junenna Helt at 812457-3341 or e-mail her at junenna.helt@cgb.com

New Harmony Holiday Ball set As part of New Harmony’s Christmas celebrations, the traditional holiday ball will be held on Saturday, December 11 from 8 - 11 p.m. in Thrall’s Opera House. The event is sponsored by Kappa Kappa Kappa Beta Chapter and Historic New Harmony, a Unified Program of the University of Southern Indiana and the Division of State Museums and Historic Sites. Guests can dance to the big band sounds of The Temple Airs and enjoy

champagne punch and holiday refreshments.

The event will be held in New Harmony’s Historic Thrall’s Opera House, the scene of many past Christmas Balls and theatrical performances. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased at the Antique Showrooms in the Mews or by calling Donna Creek at 812-682-3089.

Proceeds from the ball will benefit several community projects.

Woodcarving Show and Sale November 27, 28 The Tri-State Woodcarvers Club presents the 25th Annual “Wonders in Wood” Show and Sell November 27 & 28, 2010. The event will be held at the National Guard Armory off Lloyd Expressway at Vann Avenue, Evansville, Indiana on Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Over 35 woodcarvers from 6 states will exhibit hand-carved items for show and sale. (Exhibitors include nationally-known carvers Steve Brown and

Marvin Daniels.) Woodcarving tools, books, and wood will also be available.

Admission of $3 includes a chance to win an hourly door prize of Christmas ornaments hand carved by members.

Live chainsaw carving, carving contests, mini-carving classes, wood burning, and woodturning demonstrations along with a silent auction will take place during this exciting weekend! This year’s chainsaw artist is James Taylor from

Lewisport, Kentucky.

Proceeds from “Carving for Charity” will benefit the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center.

This event is sponsored

by Expressway Dodge and Expressway Auto World.

Concessions will be provided by Boy Scout Troop #161.

Contact info: Kerry Austin, Show Co-Chariman, (812)270-0435, 725 Hesmer Rd., Evansville, IN 47711, 2010tristatecarvingshow@ insightbb.com.

Philharmonic to present Handel’s Messiah The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will present George Frideric Handel’s oratorio “Messiah” at the Rapp-Owen Granary in New Harmony on Sunday, December 12, at 3 p.m. The Jane Owen Memorial Concert is made possible by a grant from the Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation, along with major underwriting by Mrs. Genevieve Bootz of Evansville.

Under the direction of Philharmonic Music Director Alfred Savia, the baroquesize orchestra drawn from the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will join forces with voices from the Evansville

Philharmonic Chorus to present this 18th century masterpiece in a traditional setting.

The performance will feature four highly acclaimed soloists: Linda Lister, soprano and assistant professor of Voice at the University of Evansville; Jennifer Lane, mezzo-soprano and associate professor of Voice at the University of North Texas; Steven Stolen, tenor and managing director of the Indiana Repertory Theatre; and Dr. Jon Truitt, baritone and associate professor of Music, head of the vocal department and director of the opera program at the University of Evansville.

The Granary’s second level, a sanctuary-like setting, will be bathed in afternoon light as concertgoers experience the warmth and power of the “Messiah” in a space that shares its majesty. Highlights will include “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” “Every Valley Shall Be Exalted,” and the famous “Hallelujah Chorus.” Following the concert, dinner will be served at the New Harmony Conference Center.

Tickets for the concert and dinner are $75 and may be purchased by calling 1-812682-3050 or e-mail chrisjksc@aol.com.

Christmas in New Harmony December 3, 4 and 5 The New Harmony Business Associates will welcome in the holiday season at the 26th annual Christmas in New Harmony Festival December 3, 4 & 5, 2010.

Events begin Friday evening with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the New Harmony Inn followed by the annual themed shopping party Winter Birds and Berries, at the Antique Showrooms on Church Street 6-8 p.m. with Desserts, Coffee and Wine Tasting.

Events on Saturday will begin with “Breakfast with Santa” at the Catholic Community Center at 8 a.m. Fol-

lowing at 10:30 a.m. will be the Main Street Parade.

Daily children’s activities include free photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides through historic New Harmony, make and take crafts for children, arts and crafts shows, live music and a sweet shop. Also, the Nutcracker Ballet will be performed at Murphy Auditorium and the Evansville Signature School has a concert at Thralls Opera House.

A new addition to this year's live music will be the Bend in the River Brass Band at 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening at Thralls Opera House.

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will host a Shopping Gala and Antique Fair. Also in the gym is everyone’s favorite, the Kiwanis “Sweet Shop” and live Christmas music by the “Shade Tree Players.”

The Rapp/Owen Granary will host the Annual Artisan Craft Fair with demonstrators and photos with Santa.

At Church and Main Streets, Saturday, a Live Nativity reminds us of the “reason for the season.”

New Harmony’s antique, specialty shops and art galleries will host open houses and will be filled with oneof- kind Christmas Gifts for everyone on your Christmas Shopping list. Christmas in

New Harmony promises to get you in the Holiday Spirit while getting your Christmas Shopping done. Don’t miss this heart-warming holiday event, December 3, 4 & 5 in beautiful historic New Harmony, Indiana!

New Harmony, Indiana is located 22 miles west of Evansville, Indiana off State Route 69 or 7 miles off Interstate 64 on the Wabash River near the Illinois State Line.

For a complete schedule of events, visit the December calendar page at www. newharmony.biz or call the Atheneum Visitor’s Center at (800) 231-2168.

CHRIS’ PHARMACY 511 Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 We participate in most insurance plans. Call us to verify participation even if we are not listed in your insurance brochures. Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat. 9-4 Phone: (812) 682-3044 E-mail: chrisrph@evansville.net

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COMMUNITY At left, Curtis Edward Cleek earned his Eagle Scout Honor Badge on November 7, 2010, at St. Pauls Methodist Church in Poseyville In. Curtis belongs to the Troop 387 in Poseyville, the ceremony was attended by the Boy Scout Troop 387, friends and family also his Mentor Scott Schmidt North Poseys High School Band teacher whom he pined a mentor pin on. Curtis parents are John D. & Melissa N. Cleek of Poseyville In. Curtis Eagle Scout Project was putting wind blocks around two sides of the tennis courts at North Posey High School the trees were Arborviaes ! The parents would like to say thanks to the Troop 387 Leaders and scouts for assisting, and mentoring him as well as North Posey High School, and friends and family for supporting him along the way. Photo submitted

Glenn Jacobs weighs cookies for Marian Saalweachter while Delene Schmitz waits for her turn at the Trinity United Church of Christ holiday bake sale on Saturday morning. Photo by Pam Robinson

Legion Auxiliary holds meeting The American Legion Auxiliary met at the legion home #5 on November 10.

President Jenny Witt opened the meeting with fourteen members and two juniors present.

Chaplain Sue Schroeder gave the opening prayer. The members recited the pledge to the flag and the preamble. Secretary Leacca Wilson read the minutes from the previous meeting. Mary Ann McGennis gave the treasurer’s report.

Rita Bradford read sympathy cards from the family of Agnes Deig and Wilton Carl Juncker, a note from our coupon program from Storch Barracks Illeshein Germany, a letter from Deaconess Foundation “Cornerstone”, and Frances Wehr

WMI News It is nearing the end of the year, and time to look back and say thank to the Friends of the WMI for their support this year. When libraries of all sizes are having trouble keeping their Friends organizations going, we are especially thankful for our Friends and grateful for their hard work and dedication to the WMI. So what did the Friends do this year?

First of all, the Friends donated $2,000 for the purchase of adult and juvenile books.

With that money, we were able to purchase 61 adult books, most of them best sellers, and 54 children’s books.

Flowers and Gifts.

Our total membership is 253. A motion was made, seconded and carried to deliver Christmas fruit baskets to shut-ins at the nursing home and veterans in the Mount Vernon and New Harmony area.

The Auxiliary Christmas Party will be December 8 at 6 p.m. at the legion home post #5. There will be a $5 gift exchange. Members are asked to bring canned and dry goods for the food pantry. Reservations can be made by calling Naomi Bell at 838-3808. With all the business taken care of, the president closed the meeting and the chaplain gave the closing prayer. Dues allowance went to Linda Sharber.

APL News Giant Map The National Geographic Giant Traveling Map of Asia is coming to the Alexandrian Public Library November 22 through 24. This Map of Asia is 26’x33’ and both children and adults are invited to explore geography in a very hands-on or rather feet-on way. The maps’ brightlycolored, smooth vinyl surfaces accurately illustrate and label the countries, bodies of water, mountains and cities throughout Asia. The National Geographic Giant Traveling Map of Asia will be on display at the library and November 23 and 24 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

‘We Are Thankful for Our Friends’ Secondly, the Friends donated $400 for audio books.

We were able to add 18 audio books to our collection, and there is something for everyone – children, young adult, comedy, western, mystery, best seller and classics.

Next, the Friends donated $1,000 for housing for Ron Richards and crew. Because of their generosity, Ron was able to extend his visit and stay a few extra days on his own, which was invaluable time for Ron to tie up loose ends and take stock as he proceeds on to the closing years of this magnificent project.

(Ron has been cataloging and

conserving our natural science artifacts for nearly 15 years coming each June for one week.)

Finally, the Friends purchased two new benches for the library yard. Construction prohibited our putting them out, but they will make a fine addition to the lawn as next summer approaches.

As always, the members and staff of the WMI are very great for the Friends financial support. It allows us to provide more materials and services to our patrons and complete projects that will protect and preserve the historical collections of the WMI for

Hancock Family Reunion News Fifty nine descendants of John Hancock Sr. and his wife, Mary Atwood Featheringill met October 3, 2010 in the Annex of the Ribeyre Gymnasium in New Harmony, Ind. After Jo Allen asked the blessing a basket dinner was served, during which much visiting and fellowship was enjoyed by all.

The business meeting was conducted by Donna Creek and Evan Lou Allen. Ivan Alsop reported on the Hancock Cemetery fund and Eva Lou Allen reported on the reunion fund.

Service people who were recognized were: Jeremy Garrett and Shelia Taggart, Air Force. David M. Allen and Bob Putnam, Navy.

Rick Osborne, Marines.

Mark Biggs I, National Guard and John Taggart, Army.

Cheryl Deig presented a certificate to Jim McKean who will be 93 years old on October 24, who was the oldest person present. The youngest was Kyleigh Fuhs, the 8 month old daughter of David and Brittni Wells Fuhs II. Betty Gibbs was recognized for being our only teacher’s aid, retired, present.

Janet Putnam received an all day sucker and other prizes were presented to Melissa Borales, Jo Allen, Margaret Taggart and Michael Fuhs.

The guessing game, conducted by Bob Putnam, was a jar of pop can pull tabs.

Donna Fuhs guessed the correct number. Bob asked that everyone bring as many pop can tabs as they can collect, to next years reunion. The person bringing the most tabs will receive a special silver dollar. The tabs will be donat-

ed to the McDonald House.

Jim McKean related events leading up to his birth on October 24, 1917, stating there was much controversy as to which brought him, the stork or a witch. Only he knows and he isn’t telling.

Eva Lou Allen told of the hot summer of 1936 when her Dad pulled a rack wagon into their driveway and her family slept outside on the wagon. No such thing as fans or air conditioning in those days. Ivan Alsop said he and his family slept on the front porch.

Also, during the business meeting, Eva Lou Allen and Ivan Alsop retired from their reunion duties. David Fuhs I of Wadesville with his wife Angela are now official “Keepers of the Hancocks”.

They volunteered to send out the reunion invitations and Angela will make a raffle quilt for next year. Angela won the raffle quilt this year.

A quilt made by Eva Lou Allen for the raffle has been raffled off since 1999.

Thank you, very much, David and Angela.

By Stanley Campbell Can My Fines Continues Can your fines this November at the library. Each fine on an account is a separate item, no matter the size of the fine. One fine will be forgiven for each acceptable food item you donate.

A food item will be determined acceptable only if it is a non-perishable food item, in the original container, has the original manufacturer-applied label, has not expired, is in good condition and never opened or tampered with.

All food items collected will go to the local Food Pantry, so the more times the basket becomes full the

more food the Food Pantry receives.

Family Storytime Celebrate the holiday with your traditional favorites and with some soon-to-be favorites on November 23 at 6 p.m.

Sew Happy Our meetings this month will be at 10 a.m. November 24. If you quilt, knit, do tatting, crochet, etc. come and join the fun!

Thanksgiving Closing The library will be closed November 25 and 26.

The Polar Express Before there was the movie, there was the award-winning picture book, The Polar Ex-press by Chris VanAlls-

burg. Join us on Thursday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. when we will present this family program featuring a reading of the book, songs, a craft, refreshments, and pictures with Santa Claus. No registration is required.

Library Hours Alexandrian Public Library is open Monday Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri-day-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For addi-tional information about library services or to register for a library program call 838-3286 or you can visit our website at http://www.apl.lib.in.us .

You can now find us on Facebook.

By Sherri Graves years to come.

In addition, we appreciate their support of the WMI mission by sponsoring programming at the WMI, in particular the Friends lecture series.

These lectures remind us that the WMI was established as an organization for mutual instruction. And that goal is as worthy today as it was in 1838.

And so, we again this year say thank you to our Friends.

Thank you to the board members for many hours of work.

Thanks to all members for Don Rye and other workers with the City of Mount their support. Thanks to all Vernon took advantage of the sunny weather last for making the WMI a better Wednesday to start hanging the city’s Christmas lights place. around town. Photo by Tammy Bergstrom

By Eva L. Allen

Ivan hopes to have someone to fill his position by next reunion.

Ivan and Rosemanry Alsop; Darrel and Donna Creek; Rick Osborne and Betty Worman Gibbs, Wanda Montgomery Elderbrook came from Haubstadt. Coming from Wadesville were David Fuhs II and Brittni Wells and daughter Kyleigh Fuhs; David and Angela Fuhs Sr. and son Austin; Michael and Donna Fuhs Sr.; David Robb and Ashley Fuhs and son Cameran Fuhs; Joseph Allen and son Jordan; Michael Fuhs Jr. and daughter Emma.

Attending from Mount Vernon were Cheryl Garrett Deig and son Matthew; Jeremy and Jenifer Garrett and children Eric, Kayla and Kira. Coming from Grandview were Margaret McKean Taggart; Shelia Taggart. Mark Biggs I attended from Poseyville.

From Owensville were Courtney Braden Thompson and children Cade, Abby and Isaac; Jerry Manning and C.A. Manning.

Present from Evansville were Debbie Taggart White;

Chelby Harper and Cody Harper; Jim McKean and Judy McKean Palmer; Angela Garrett Wiltshire; Melissa Wiltshire Bowels; Keith and Peggy Salm Carrole. Coming from out of state were Richard Salm of Bumpus Mills, Tenn., Bob and Janet Wilson Putnam; Deborah Putnam Seaton and children Reed and Howard, all of Owensboro, Ky. Coming from Carmi, Ill. were David and Jo Allen; Martin Ray and Gay Allen Barbre; Evan Lou Garrett Allen; and Lillian “Lilly” McEwing, little daughter of Rebecca Whiltshire, deceased.

We very much appreciate having the Annex to meet in and the kids really enjoy having the gym to play basketball in. We hope to meet again on October 2, 2011 at the same location.

Our many thanks to all who help with the reunion. Darrel and Donna Creek, who help so much, Ivan Alsop who arranges for our location, Gay Barbre who takes care of registration and the raffle tickets and Bob Putnam who brings the guessing game.

The Posey Humane Society The Posey Humane shelter is overflowing with cats. The mild weather has brought on an active kitten season. The litters we are ggetting in have 4-7 kittens on the averaage. This means WE NEED SPACE! T To help get our older cats placed into ggood homes, we have special prices ffor cats 1 year or older for $50.00.

D Declawed cats usually come into the sshelter already spayed/neutered. So h a great special i l on alll declawed cats: $25.00 for the first cat we have and only $10.00 if you adopt a second as a companion! PHS has 10 declawed cats in house. Come by to visit Tyler, Fiona, Ollie, Mischief, Sammy and the others.

What are the advantages of an older cat? They are calmer, but usually still playful. They enjoy a good lap and will make a great gentle companion. Plus we have the advantage of already knowing what their personality will be.

This week’s photos include one litter of our many kittens. This 12 week Bobby old litter includes a female calico, a brown tabby with white markings and ittens in allll colors! l ! a torbie with white markings. We have kitt at Terrier mix female. She Sienna is a 4 month old Min-pin/Rat is current on all shots, but still needs to be spayed. She is very loving and energetic, loves to be held.

Cabot is a 5 year old Pomeranian/ SShe Sheltie mix male. He is very friendly, Cabot kkno knows most commands and is housebbrok broken. While he loves his time outsside to play, he’s very good with crate ttrain training and will come in and hope iinto his crate with no coaxing. Cabot lll l about b 25-30 lbs. He is neutered, up to date is ffulll-grown andd only on all shots and ready for a new home.

PHS also has a Shepherd mix pup, a Chocolate lab pup, 4 Dachsund mix pups, a Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix adult, and several other adult dogs. Shelter hours are Thursday - Sunday 12:00 -6:00 or you can call for an appointment on other days at 838-3211.

~ 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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PCCF taking applications now

Jim Scarafia and Aaron Wilson perform some community service work blowing all the leaves into a pile on a recent afternoon of sunshine in New Harmony. Forecasters predict a mild Thanksgiving. Photo by Dave Pearce

Bill Gillenwater, president of the Posey County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors, has announced that scholarship opportunities are available through the Foundation’s Community Scholarship program and the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship program.

The Community Scholarship program is made up of 24 scholarship funds, each with individual selection criteria and eligibility requirements, created by donors to provide Posey County students with opportunities for advanced education. Awards are made by the Community Foundation following a competitive process. All awards are made without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, or national origin. The deadline to

apply is February 1, 2011.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, fully funded by Lilly Endowment, is administered locally by the Posey County Community Foundation. One applicant will be awarded the scholarship, which covers four years of undergraduate study at an accredited Indiana college or university and an allowance for required fees and books.

Further criteria apply.

The deadline to apply is January 19, 2011.

Applicants are required to submit their applications online this year.

Detailed information is available for both programs at www.poseycommunityfoundation.org or by calling Julie Eickhoff, director of the Foundation, at 812.838.0288.

The Posey County

Community Foundation is a charitable organization formed to strengthen the community by awarding grants to local nonprofits, by bringing individuals together to address community needs, and by offering personalized charitable gift planning services to our donors. The Foundation is made up of a collection of endowed funds – like scholarship funds – established by donors from all walks of life and generally focused on charitable endeavors in their own communities. For more information about the Foundation, contact Eickhoff at 812-838-0288 or Julie@poseycommunityfoundation.org. The Posey County Community Foundation is a member of the Community Foundation Alliance in Evansville.

Economic Development Coalition outlines economic success “The message is simple — the Coalition has been a great success in a very short period of time,” stated Michelle Hudson, cochairperson of the Economic Development Coalition of Soul hwest Indiana during the Coalition ‘s annual board meeting held this morning. “Since its formation in late 2006, the Coalition has helped to secure $346 million in new investment from existing and new companies such as Berry Plastics, Mead Johnson Nutrition, Toyota Boshoku, Vuteq and AT&T, which is a strong statement during tough economic times,” added Hudson.

“From headquarters to customer service centers to research and development op-

erations, these companies represent not only new investment but more importantly 1,780 newjobs as well,” said Greg Wathen, president & CEO. “And, the most exciting part of these investments is that the majority were made by existing companies.”

Another important aspect of the Coalitions multi-faceted job description is helping the communities it serves build new capacity for future development. In three years, the Coalition has secured $47 million in grants for such things as expansion of water and sewer systems; building new community centers; and, making improvements to the region’s levee system, which protects thousands of

acres.

Wathen aiso returned this week from the Indiana Trade Mission to Japan headed by Governor Mitch Daniels, where Governor Daniels and Wathen met with key partner companies including Toyota, Aisin Seiki, Toyota Boshoku, and Toyota Industries. Wathen also participated with Governor Daniels in a private luncheon with Tomikazu Fukuda, Governor of Tochigi Prefecture — Indiana’s sister Japanese state.

‘During the meetings, Governor Daniels delivered a powerful message about how Indiana and Southwest Indiana are the perfect business locations,” said

Wathen. “Demonstrating to Japanese business how Southwest Indiana works as one economic region opened their eyes to the investment possibilities,” Wathen noted.

Formed in late 2006, the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana acts as the umbrella economic development organization for Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties in Southwest Indiana.

The Coalition facilitates and coordinates business retention, expansion and attraction activities; and, supports efforts to enhance the business climate through regional capacity building.

Indiana farmers give bounty back to their communities The first Thanksgiving, celebrated in Plymouth, Mass., marks an important milestone for American agriculture. It was a time when people gathered together to share the bounty of the land and to celebrate their newfound sense of community and life in America. While much has changed since that first Thanksgiving, the sense of community and appreciation for agricultural production are still integral components of the holiday. And because of farmers, both of those ideals are still upheld.

The America’s Farmers Grow CommunitiesSM program – an initiative made possible by the Monsanto Fund – celebrates Indiana farmers that feed, clothe and grow their communities everyday.

This program allows farmers to give back to those organizations that they value most with the opportunity to direct $2,500 to their favorite local nonprofit organization, like the local FFA chapter, library, fire department or elementary school. Now, with the expansion of Grow Communities, Indiana farmers in 83 counties have until December 31, 2010 to enroll and potentially

impact their hometowns in a monumental way.

Nearly $1.2 million have already been donated in 10 states through two pilot programs, impacting a variety of rural community programs like an FFA chapter in Wayne County, Ohio.

Northwestern Wayne FFA Chapter advisor Dan Fulk said $2,500 is a huge help to organizations like his. Farmer Joe Miley of Wayne County directed those dollars to the organization after being selected as a winner during the second pilot earlier this year.

“The timing of this grant is just perfect. We are going to use this donation towards the building of a storage barn for our FFA Department, the Industrial Arts Department and the Northwestern High School,” Fulk said. “Isn't it just like local agriculture and Monsanto to help out the agricultural youth and education of this country?!"

Youth agricultural programs like 4-H and FFA were common recipients and received more than $432,000 in donations. And, another roughly $430,000 was contributed to much needed improvements in community

emergency services, community groups and health care initiatives.

Aside from the local organization selected to win the $2,500 benefitting, the local United Way chapters will receive a $1 donation from the Monsanto Fund with each farmer sign up, providing yet another opportunity for farmers to make a difference in their communities, just by signing up.

Farmers can apply online at www.growcommunities. com or by calling 1-877267-3332. Farmers, age 21 and over, who are actively engaged in farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn, soybeans and/or cotton, or 40 acres of open field vegetables, or at least 10 acres of tomatoes, peppers and/or cucumbers grown in protected culture, are eligible.

The program is open to qualifying farmers, and no purchase is necessary in order to enter or win. In Indiana, one winner will be drawn from each of the state’s 83 participating counties. Monsanto Fund will announce winning farmers and recipient organizations in February 2011.

United Way Volunteers at work in PC Keith Spurgeon, campaign chairman, announced that the United Way of Posey County campaign drive has raised 40% of the $620,000 goal. He urged all the people of Posey County to get involved. “With 40% of the goal raised, the United Way campaign still has a long way to go and we need everyone’s help to have a successful campaign. Contributions help to make sure that important services are available for the people of our community, both to improve the quality of our lives and to help in times of need.”

United Way of Posey County agencies receiving funds in 2010 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 Ra-

dio Reading Program, and Willow Tree of Posey County. In addition, contributions help to fund United Way programs such as the local Gifts In Kind program, Information and Referral Assistance, 2-1-1, the easy-to-recall telephone number for access to information about resources and assistance in Posey County, and the prescription drug discount program.

Steve Bennett, president of the United Way of Posey County, said “Through the efforts of local volunteers who participate in the volunteer review process to determine what services an agency provides for the people of Posey County and how the funds are being used, contributors can make sure that their generosity to the United Way of Posey County is a good investment in what matters in our community. If you would like to help with this, just let us know. It is the work of these volunteers that allows us to say to everyone that if you want to make a difference in your community this is a great way to do it because your contribution is not wasted, stays here to help people in our community, and is effectively used.”

This year the volunteers working to make this happen are: Larry Williams, Lindsay Schmitt, Grant Beloat, Steve

Bennett, Linda Crawford, Michael Peck, Fran Thoele, Pat Beckgerd, Beth Dingman, Rev. Monica Gould, Jack Higgins, Niall McConville, John Wood, Wayne Games, Michelle Hudson, Carrie Robb, Todd Jackson, Paul Allison, Donald Baier, Steve Cochran, Clayton Powers, Tom Verkamp, Bob Boerner, Joe Crissup, Dana Dieterle, Keith Spurgeon, Scott Strickland, Judy Games, Glen Kuper, Staci Reese, Darlene Sullivan, and Aaron Wilson.

Spurgeon announced that special events to help the United Way campaign in Posey County continue.

Santa is coming to the Posey Grill in Mount Vernon on Saturday, December 4, from 7 – 9 a.m. There will be free pictures with Santa and Santa Pancakes for only $1 during Santa’s visit and United Way donations will be accepted. Spurgeon said “Support this fundraiser and help the United Way campaign in our community while having a great time with the kids and grandkids.”

You can contact the United Way of Posey County at 8383637 or uwposey@sbcglobal.net for more information or to get involved. Contributions can be sent to P.O. Box 562, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620.

Eligible counties in Indiana include Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, De Kalb, Decatur, Delaware, Dubois, Elkhart, Fayette, Fountain, Franklin, Fulton, Gibson, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Matthew Zoch receives an award for his electric projJackson, Jasper, Jay, Jef- ect from Cheven May at the 4-H Banquet held on Noferson, Jennings, Johnson, vember 3. Photo submitted Knox, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Lake, Lawrence, Madison, Marshall, Martin, Miami, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Orange, Owen, Parke, Pike, Porter, Posey, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Union, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Warrick, Washington, Wayne, Wells, White and Whitley.

Visit www.growcommunities.com to sign up and to Jenny Lyke presents Jacob Zoch his award at the 4-H learn more about the America’s Farmers Grow Commu- Banquet held on November 3. Jacob was September's 4-H'er of the month. Photo submitted nities program.

New Harmony Theatre 2011 summer season New Harmony Theatre kicks off the 2011 summer season under new management. Elliot Wasserman, chair of the University of Southern Indiana Department of Performing Arts, serves as the producing artistic director, and Angela Torres is the new managing and marketing director. In a move designed to allow more theatre-goers to enjoy New Harmony by day, the Thursday night performances are now replaced with Saturday matinees.

Lost in Yonkers, The 39 Steps, and Avenue X will provide a rollercoaster of emotions this summer. “These plays are recent, written during the last two decades. I love the classics, but in my first summer, I wanted to offer our audiences a look at the current theatre, even as we set about charting New Harmony Theatre’s future,” said Wasserman.

New Harmony Theatre will start off the season with Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize winning, Lost in Yonkers. This play was part of a new phase in Simon’s work. While still working in the comedic form, Simon had begun including autobiographical elements in his work, thereby moving in the direction of emotional honesty and sentimental comedy. Seen through the eyes of her two grandsons, a tough old German matriarch rules the little world of her candy store and that of her principal subject, her unmarried daughter Bella. What unfolds include some of the most compelling theatrical moments Simon ever wrote, and a play that garnered four Tony awards and a Drama Desk Award in addition to the Pulitzer. Lost in Yonkers runs June 17-19 and June 24-26.

The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, is a rollicking, fast-paced parody of the classic Alfred Hitchcock film of the 1930’s by the same name. Winner of two Tony awards, it was hailed by Liz Smith of the

New York Post as “the most entertaining show on Broadway.” Writing for the same paper, Clive Barnes called it “riotous and marvelous.” In a dazzling burst of comic mayhem four actors play 150 roles, reproducing the fast editing and quick scene change quality of film to produce a wild 90 minute ride that carries audience and Hitchcock to an absurd new plane. The 39 Steps runs July 8-10 and 15-17.

On the heels of last season’s highly successful Ain’t Misbehavin’, New Harmony Theatre will close the season with Avenue X, concept, book and lyrics by John Jiler, and music and lyrics

by Ray Leslee. The musical recalls the early days of doo-wop music. “Before the Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync, young men of the early 60’s in poor neighborhoods sang themselves into significance,” said Wasserman. “They filled the air with sweet and soulful harmonies that drew on musical traditions from various ethnic sources. When I first heard this music, it took my breath away, and I was determined to bring it to our stage.” In this powerful story of Italian and African-American youth in 1960s Brooklyn, New Harmony audiences born on both sides of 1960 will find their meeting point in these dazzling a capella tunes.

Avenue X runs July 22-24, July 29-31, and August 5-7.

All evening performances start at 7:30 p.m. and matinees begin at 2 p.m. Season tickets are $55 for adults, $50 for students and seniors (60 and over), and $46 for groups of 20 or more. Gift certificates are also available for the holiday season.

New Harmony Theatre is a professional Equity theatre produced by USI. Plays are performed in the historic Murphy Auditorium located at 419 Tavern Street in New Harmony. For more information, or to make a purchase, call the box office at 812/465-1635 or 877/NHT-SHOW.

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North Posey Junior High School won first place at the state spell bowl November 13.

The competition took place at Purdue University. Front Row: Jessica Wilkins, Logan Willman, Madison Koester, Aubrey Cummings, Josh Elpers, Rachel Stephens. Back Row: Loreli Golden, Abbi Voegel, Shelby Yarbor, Madison Feldehake, Kari Hoenert, Dominique Depriest. Photo submitted

These Mount Vernon Key Club Members recently volunteered their day to help make Bristol Myers Employee Day a huge success. Attached is a picture of some of the members: from left to right - Maggie Maier, Dexter Volz, Kinsley Shannon, Lauren Stemple and Megan Randall. A total of 26 Mount Vernon students from the Student Council and Key Club helped run games for the B.M.S. employees during their "Pharm" Frolic Day on Oct. 30. Students from the Key Club have also volunteered recently at the Holiday Bazaar to support Holly's House in Evansville, and at the Craft Fair held at the 4-H fair grounds sponsored by Posey County Pound Puppies. Photo submitted

John Bradford, Carley Redman, and Hannah Varner help sell tickets during the Pound Puppy Craft Show held Saturday at the Posey County Fairgrounds. Photo by Dave Pearce

Scout Troop 386 celebrates 100th in New Harmony As an ongoing commemoration of this year’s 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 386 and Pack 386, chartered by Kiwanis and Holy Angels Catholic Church planted a Sugar Tyme Crabapple by their scout cabin in Murphy Park.

Trees span many generations, and so, too, has Scouting crossed multiple generations in families. By planting trees, scouts recognize the impact the Boy Scouts will have on generations to come.

During Sunday’s ceremony, the Scouts planted the centennial tree and installed a marker identifying its species and reminding passersby for years to come of its significance.

Tree planting to celebrate 100 years of scouting has been going on all over the country. For its part, the Buffalo Trace Council sought to plant more than 100 trees in its 15-county

territory in Southwestern Indiana and Southeastern Illinois.

In fact, 122 tress are being planted to close out the yearlong celebration.

Each charter organization was supplied with a tree about 5 ft tall, mulch, a bag of compost, two fertilizer pellets and the marker and post, thanks to a generous donation from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, IN with additional support from Green Tree Plastics, Combs Landscape Nursery and Gift Shoppe and Signpost. Some organizations asked to purchase additional tree kits.

In accepting the trees, the charter organizations were given care instructions and pledged to nurture the trees to maturity. The young arborists are following a core tenet of Scouting, which is to practice responsible environmental living and to conserve our natural resources.

Private 1st Class Fredrick Grimes has been assigned to 125th Stryker Brigade Combat Team at Fort Wainwright Alaska, home of the “artic wolves.” He is the son of Chris and Nancy Grimes of Poseyville.

Griffith graduates from Basic combat Army Pvt. James S. Griffith has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

He is the son of Chad and Gena Hisch of Highway 69 North, New Harmony, Ind. Griffith graduated in 2010 from North Posey High School, Poseyville, Ind.

Stretch your holiday dollar at

Margaret’s Resale Taking part in the celebration and tree planting are, front row, Tristian Bolte, Joseph Blevins, Nik Haggard, Nick Wiley, Grafton Grimm, and Kainen Haggard. In back are Scout Master Tim Wiley, Jonah Blevins, Nathan Wiley and Leighann Wiley.

Store Manager Rob Werner stands at the entrance to Ace Hardware that opened on Monday, November 15. Werner said a grand opening celebration is planned for March 17, 2011. Located next to Wesselman’s in Southwind Plaza, the store is designed so all consumers, as the Ace slogan says, can “get in, get out, and get on with your life.” Photo

by Pam Robinson.

MVJH, Red Cross to sponsor blood drive Mount Vernon Junior High School is a co-sponsor with the Posey County American Red Cross for an upcoming Community Blood Drive scheduled for Friday, November 26. Students will be receiving packets this Friday during Homebase, and the packet includes a letter and a donor card. We will also have a short Studio 92 presen-

tation by a representative from the River Valley Blood Region office to introduce the entire process.

The donor card will need to be returned to the Homebase teacher by November 22. A Red Cross book bag will be available for each student who gets a potential donor to the blood drive – the adult must

show up to donate. . Even though our students are too young to give blood, they can become involved by talking about and sharing the important message and need to their parents, older siblings, neighbors and relatives. By donating blood, a person could be helping to save the lives of others.

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Left to right are Rick Rose and Rev. Myers Hyman serving up some delicious hamburgers and hot dogs to some folks at the At The Mission cookout held last week at the Superwash Car Wash on East Fourth Street in Mount Vernon. The proceeds from the cookout will go toward the purchase of a range hood for the stove at the At The Cross Mission. Photo by Tammy Bergstrom Office managers for the Posey County News (left to right) Tammy Bergstrom and Michelle Gibson prepare boxes to send as part of Operation Christmas Child.

Photo by Connie Pearce

St. Paul’s welcomes Valor III in concert St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Indiana welcomes Valor

III from Statesville, North Carolina- Southern Gospel Music at it’s best. The

Local churches hold joint service St. Matthew Catholic Church and Trinity United Church of Christ invite everyone with a thankful heart to join in the Mount Vernon Community Thanksgiving Celebration on Tuesday evening, November 23, starting at 7 p.m. Worship will be held at Trinity, located at 505 Mulberry Street, with an informal reception to follow.

On Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20, Rev. Myers Hyman of At the Cross Mission will sell hot dogs and hamburgers at 604 E. Fourth Street as part of the Super Wash Customer Appreciation Days. Proceeds will be applied toward the purchase of a new range hood and fire suppression system for the mission.

trio will be in concert at St. Paul’s Methodist Church on Sunday, November 28, 2010 beginning at 9 a.m.

A Love offering will be taken. Everyone is welcome to attend. St. Paul’s Methodist Church is located on St. Phillips Road, 1 mile north of Highway 62 in Mount Vernon, Ind. For more information, contact Duane Martin at 812-9855964 or Norman Martin at 618-375-7806.

First Baptist Church to celebrate 60th anniversary Members of First Baptist Church of New Harmony cordially invite you to attend their 60th Anniversary Celebration on December 5, 2010 at 10 a.m. The choir of First Baptist Church will perform the cantata, “Behold, Emmanuel” written by Craig Adams. There will also be a message from the pastor, Larry Conyers.

Immediately following the service there will be a carry in dinner including a PowerPoint presentation that will take us on a journey through the last 60 years at FBC, as well as recognition of current and past leaders and workers.

If you have any questions, contact Stacy Conyers at 682-4048.

The Mission Mall will be held at The Turning Pointe UMC located at 9800 Middle Mount Vernon Road, Evansville, Ind. 47712 on Sat., Dec. 4 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. and Sun., Dec 5 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Some Mission Mall team members posed for this photo at a recent organizational meeting. Seated (l-r), Cheryl Mochau, United Methodist Youth Home; Karen Bieber, Mission Mall chair; Steve Hale, Rescue Mission; and Nan Benedict, The Literacy Center. Standing (l-r) Lottie Cook, Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center and Lisa Smith, United Caring Shelter. Photo submitted

New Harmony Chapel hosts weekly children’s Caravan St. Matthew Bingo December 5 The Harmony Chapel Church of the Nazarene invited youngsters from around New Harmony to attend Caravan on Thursday evenings from 6 until 7:30 p.m. each week.

Mark your calendars for St. Matthew Christmas Bingo on A meal is served each week with a lesson to follow. One Thursday a month is a special Sunday, December 5. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and we will fun night. If you have questions or your child begin at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium, so come early to get your cards and a seat. There will be raffles, half-pot, food and of needs a ride, please call 550-2222. course BINGO. No Carry-In's allowed. All proceeds benefit St. Matthew School (License #122694).

Monetary donations needed for Assistance Program The Christmas Assistance gift distribution days are fast approaching. Post cards with pick-up dates will be mailed on Wednesday, November 24. Monetary donations will be welcomed until Monday, December 6. They may be mailed or brought to

Worship with us

Agape Family Ministries Pastor Jim Weihrauch 5529 Industrial Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-2232 Sunday/Children’s Church 10:30 a.m.

Wed. Prayer Service 7 p.m.

Apostolic Bible Church Pastor Greg Morrison 9808 New Harmony Road Poseyville, IN 47633 Phone: 812-851-5456 Sunday Service at 10 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Bethesda General Baptist Church 1600 Savah Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-783-2474 Black’s United Methodist Church Pastor Lester Howard 8012 Baldknob Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-0318 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Calvary Baptist Church Rev. Kevin Petty 618 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-4777 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.

Church of Christ 700 Mill Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-2635 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Church of the Nazarene 531 E. Steammill Street New Harmony, IN 47631 Phone: 812-682-3288 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Covenant Reformed Presbyeterian Church (OPC) Pastor Russ Westbrook Pastor Sam Allison 4101 Caborn Rd. Mt. Vernon Sunday Worship, 9:45am

Trinity United Church of Christ 505 Mulberry Street in Mount Vernon. More information is available from Trinity’s office at 838-3805.

Generous community support for this effort sponsored by the Mount Vernon Ministerial Asso-

ciation has continued since 2005, the first year for the project. Through the years, the Ministerial Association and especially the recipient families have appreciated the faithful involvement of Mount Vernon area businesses, organizations, churches, and individuals.

There will be a Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 24 at 7 p.m. in New Harmony.

The location will be the Nazarene Church on the corner of Steammill and Brewery.

This is a non-denominational service with participation by many of the churches in New Harmony. The New Harmony Community Chorus will be performing. We look forward to your attendance at this event.

Wednesday 6:30pm

47616 Phone: 812-851-3291 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Wed. Prayer Meeting 6 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday Student Ministries 6 p.m.

700 West Caborn Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-985-3751 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Harvestime Temple Pastor Mark Tabor 101 Roosevelt Drive Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-5447 Christian Education 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Wed. Worship 7 p.m.

Mount Zion General Baptist Church Rev. Rick Sellers 1425 Oliver Road Wadesville, IN 47638 Phone: 812-783-2337 Sunday School 9:30 Sunday Worship 10:30; 6 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.

Prayer

Meeting,

Fair Haven Christ Fellowship Pastor Mike Douglas Church St. Cynthiana, IN 47612 Phone: 812-724-4735 Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening: 7:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church Pastor Derrick Ousley 1205 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-845-3324 Sunday Prayer 8:27 a.m.

Sunday Worship 9:57 p.m. ; 6:15 p.m.

Wed. Evening 6:57 a.m.

First Baptist Church E. Tavern Street New Harmony, IN 47631 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:40 a.m.; 7 p.m.

Wed. Evening 7 p.m.

First Christian Church Pastor Mary Hurley 7226 Hwy 66 Wadesville, IN 47638 Phone: 812-673-4278 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

First Christian Church Rev. Tom Buffington 1403 Country Club Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-2855 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study and Children’s program 6:30 First Church of the Nazarene Rev. Myers Hyman 424 Vine Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 838-2743 First Presbyterian Church Rev. Monica Gould 120 E. Sixth Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-2473 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

First United Church of Christ Pastor Bret A. Myers Corner of North & Walnut Cynthiana, IN 47612 Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church Pastor Tim Ahlemeyer 601 Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-2640 Sunday School 9:30 Sunday Worship 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Griffin Christian Church Rev. Elton Carlson 319 N. Main Street, Griffin, IN

Thanksgiving Eve Service set

Holy Angels Catholic Church Father Thomas J. Kessler 423 South Street New Harmony, IN 47631 Phone: 812-838-2535 Sunday Mass 10:15 a.m.

New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church 11420 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: 812-985-5288

Immanuel United Church of Christ Rev. Paul Seburg 5812 N. Ford Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-985-3115 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

New Harmony Christian Church Rev. Harry Wheatcroft 307 N. Brewery Street New Harmony, IN 47631 Phone: 812-682-3626 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 6 p.m.

Independent Pentecostal Assembly Pastor David Payne 312 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 7 p.m.

Thursday 7 p.m.

North Posey Community Church Dr. Lee Brown, Pastor Poseyville, IN 47633 812-874-2028 Worship: Sun. @10:30 Bible Study: Sun.@6:00 p.m.

Small groups for men, women, youth and children, Wed. @6:00 PoCo Joes, Fri. from 7-11

Johnson United Methodist Church Rev. John Adams 403 Raintree, New Harmony, IN 47631 Phone: 812-682-4648 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Jason Farrar 1005 E. Tavern St. New Harmony, Ind. 47631 Messiah Lutheran Church Rev. Sean Esterline 7700 Middle Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: 812-985-2278 Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Wed. Folk Service 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Bible Study 10 a.m.

Mount Pleasant Church 3801 Blackford Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-3930 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Mount Vernon General Baptist Church Pastor Matthew Watson 1717 N. Main Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-4555

Old Union Christian Church Rev. Don French Hwy 165 Poseyville, IN 47633 Phone: 812-874-3186 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Kid’s Bible Club 4:30 p.m.

Point Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Troy DeKemper 12611 Bonebank Road Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-5182 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Poseyville Christian Church Rev. Doris Beckerman Main Street, Poseyville, IN 47633 Phone: 812-874-3411 Sunday Fellowship Time 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Saint John’s Episcopal Church Rev. Allen Rutherford 600 Walnut Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-5445 Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

Monday Women’s Bible Study 7 p.m.

Saint John’s United Methodist Church Rev. Alice Crawford

St. Matthew Catholic Church Father Thomas J. Kessler 421 Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-838-2535 Saturday Mass 6 p.m.

Sunday Mass 8:15 a.m.

Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church Rev. Rev. Paul Huntsman 46 Cales Street, IN 47633 Phone: 812-874-2251 Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ Pastor Jeff Pinney 10430 Hwy 66,Wadesville, IN 47638 Phone: 812-985-3416 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Saint Peter’s United Methodist Church Rev. Dennis Adams 2800 S. Saint Philips Road Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: 812-985-3751 or 812-9852025 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Saint Philip Catholic Church Father Thomas J. Kessler 3500 St. Philip Road South Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Phone: 812-985-2275 Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7 a.m.; 11 a.m.

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church 318 Main Street New Harmony, IN 47631 Phone: 812-682-4604 Sunday Christian Education 10 a.m.

Holy Eucharist Rite II 8 a.m.

Holy Eucharist Rite II 10 a.m.

Saint Wendel Catholic Church Father Edward Schnur 10542 W Boonville New Harmony Road Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: 812-963-3733 Sunday Mass 7:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Salem Heusler United Church of Christ 11325 Lower Mount Vernon Road Evansville, IN 47712 Phone: 812-985-2542 Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m.

South Gibson Apostolic Chapel Pastor Joe Sizemore 6144 S. 1075 W. Owensville, IN 47665 Phone: 812-729-7231 Sunday Worhship 10:00 a.m.

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Mount Vernon junior Megan Randall works to get the advantage around the corner against North Posey senior Nichole Perry during Friday night’s county matchup at the Wildcat gym. Photo by Terri Koch

By Steve Joos The Mount Vernon girls’ basketball team missed five of 14 free throws in the second quarter of Friday’s county battle with visiting North Posey, missed some easy shots in the first half and were burned five times from beyond the three-point arc.

Yet the two teams were still tied at halftime.

The Lady Wildcats came out in the third

quarter and took it to the Lady Vikings, outscoring their county rivals 22-12 in the third chapter and going from there to post a 56-42 victory for the their third win of the season in as many tries. North Posey was playing its season opener.

Combined with some better second half shooting, that lifted the Lady Wildcats to a win over their county rivals, according to coach Steve Mitchell.

“Maybe our having played a couple games helped us out that second half,” Mitchell said.

“We started shooting the ball a little better in the second half. In the first half, I thought we had a lot of good shots, but we must have missed five or six bunnies inside there. They banked in a few threes there.”

Mitchell credited the Lady Vikings with getting some shots to go down early and added that the coaches told the team to relax and drew up a few plays to attack the Lady Vikings’ zone with. They picked up the pressure on the inside and wore down the Lady Vikings in the second half.

Carynn Koch scored 16 points and Jacey Ritzert was a force on the boards as the Lady Wildcats’ big people wore down North Posey and took down the Lady Vikings in the second half.

“They (Mount Vernon) have got those two big girls inside who are very good,” North Posey coach Tracy Stroud said. “I think overall they just wore our big people down. We did a fairly good job of keeping them off the boards in the first half, but in the second half, they just wore us down. It was a lot harder to block them out. The Koch girl, you have to keep battling her and fronting her. She does a good job of moving us out. I don’t know how many offensive boards she got, but she really made us pay.”

Koch was especially strong on the offensive boards when the Lady Cats made their move after the intermission.

North Posey’s Nichole Perry led all scorers with 22 points with a perfect 10-for-10 night from the free throw line and the Lady Vikings were having some early success from threepoint land, but Kendyl Ahrens’ long-range try as the second quarter expired skipped off and that left the scored knotted up at halftime.

After that, the Lady Cats took over.

While Koch was a force on the inside, it

was Jade Dixon and Megan Randall who broke things open for Mount Vernon, each draining a trey in the first two minutes of the second half to give the Lady Wildcats a 2923 lead.

Perry came back with a bucket and then downed a pair of free throws to pull the Lady Vikings back to within three points at 30-27, but Seifert answered to stretch the lead back to five points and Koch put one back to put Mount Vernon up 34-27.

Mitchell complimented Koch on her ability to crash the inside boards, while also praising the efforts of Ritzert and Amy Seifert on the inside. That helped open up the outside for Randall, who also hit double figures with 14 points, and Dixon.

North Posey was able to get back to within five points on two Perry charity tosses with 3:38 left in the period, but that would be as close as North posey would get. Mount Vernon closed out the chapter by outscoring the lady Vikings 9-4 and took a 45-35 advantage into the final chapter.

Mount Vernon led by as many as 16 points in the fourth quarter before a pair of free throws by Viking Caitlin Herrmann made the final score 56-42.

While the Lady Cats were getting the ball inside, North Posey wasn’t and the Lady Vikings’ couldn’t seem to get their offense balanced, Stroud said. The team talked about that later, the coach said, adding that the team needed to work on either driving the ball or finding ways to get the ball inside, which will keep the outside open.

Inexperience may have also hampered North Posey, since this was the Lady Vikings’ season opener, while the Lady Cats were playing their third game.

“You can’t get in game shape in practice,

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Lady Wildcats dunk the field in Wildcat Invitational

By Steve Joos It was a long day, there were some electrical glitches and the Mount Vernon girls’ swim team didn’t swim great, but it didn’t swim poorly, either.

But the Lady Wet Wildcats had enough to post a very convincing win at their invitational meet Saturday.

Mount Vernon scored 377 points and came in well ahead of second-place Jasper (239), with Memorial (180) an even more distant third.

It was a long day, but a good one, although coach Larry Zoller didn’t see it as a great one, either.

“We swam well,” Zoller said. “I would say we had some very, very good swims. No great swims, but no bad swims.”

There was some improvement among the Lady Wet Wildcats, in fact a considerable amount compared to their efforts in season-opening Tell City Relays, the coach added.

Freshman Kasey Gerst knocked some time off her personal best in the 100-yard butterfly enroute to a first-place finish (1:02.07) and then turned in one of the best performances of the day to nearly give the Lady Wet Cats a win in the 400freestyle relay. “(Gerst) had a great swim and almost caught up to the Jasper girls in the 400-relay,” Zoller explained. “She didn’t quite get there, but it was close.”

Gerst chased her Jasper counterpart for most of their race, nearly winning it at the end. A little bit more space and she might have had it, Zoller said. Instead, the Lady Wet Cats were less than a quarter second short of sweeping all three relays.

“Kasey Gerst was just running down that girl,” Zoller said “If she would have had five more feet, he would have been OK, because she was really catching her. It was really exciting, because having a freshman to show that kind of drive and spirit is really encouraging.”

Erica McCormick did her thing—win two events with good times in the 200-individual medley (2:10.28) and the 100-breaststroke (1:05.20), while finishing 1-2 with Mary Klueh. Klueh registered personal best times in each of her events, while Kelsey Turner won the 100-freestyle in a personal best time of :53.84.

“We really have to count on our freshmen,” Zoller said.

“We lost a number of seniors last year. The freshmen are start-

Mount Vernon junior Kendyl Bourne warms up the with the backstroke in preparation for her swim in the 200-yard medley during the Mount Vernon Girls Invitational on Saturday. Photo by Terri Koch ing to come around, Samantha Reese had some good swims and that’s another freshmen girl. The future looks bright.”

Sop too, does the present.

“It’s good, although we’re more concerned about how we’ll do when we go up to Indianapolis and compete against top 10 teams in the state,” Zoller said. “That’s our goal and I know that we have a long way to go before we can reach that.”

The rest of the team will have to join McCormick and Owen in getting their times down to state level, Zoller said.

Klueh has that potential, as does Amy Steele (who won the 200-freestyle in 2:06.20) and Gerst, who has shown signs of

rising to the occasion.

The lady Wet Wildcats also captured the first two relays, winning the 200-medley relay in 1:52.05, and the 200-freestyle relay in 1:53.32.

Melissa Lara turned in lifetime bests in the 100-backstroke and the 100-butterfly, while the divers did a solid job even though they didn’t score any points, the coach added.

Turner could have done better, but she had to skip the backstroke in order to attend her Confirmation. The length of the

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Wildcat boys will depend on youth, depth for success

By Steve Joos The Mount Vernon boys’ swim team lost a number of seniors off last year’s team that can’t be replaced, but the Wet Wildcats will have plenty of swimmers who can measure up, collectively.

That’s why coach Larry Zoller is enthusiastic about this year’s squad.

“We’re excited about the boys this year,” Zoller said. “We filled in some spaces that we didn’t have last year. We lost some quality seniors and we’re not going to replace them one on one, but we should be a better team overall.”

Freshman Jacob Poole, a mainstay of the MTV club team, is looking very strong and Zoller thinks he’ll surprise some people at the state meet. Standbys Reid Mobley (a double Sectional champ last season) and brother Wade Mobley are both looking good, who along with seniors Clint Weimer, Jordan Wooten and Zach Hellenberg should give the Wet Cats some very good relay teams that Zoller feels have no weak spots and the potential to finish in the top 16 at Indianapolis.

“Overall, I think the boys’ team actually fits in place better than the girls’ team,” the coach said. “We know where certain people are going to swim. We should be better than last year, even though we’ve lost those four seniors, because we have things just set up better this year than last year.”

Poole is penciled in for the butterfly and possibly the 200yard freestyle, or maybe the 500-freestyle, or the individual medley (although Zoller says that will be more the specialty of the Mobley brothers). Hellenberg will also be counted on in the sprints and butterfly, as will Kyle Duckworth in the distance freestyle, Weimer somewhere after an impressive training period, Wooten in the sprints and Layton Hopper in the backstroke and the IM. Nicholas Loehr has improved in the backstroke and the freestyle and should break vive minutes in the 500-freestyle, while Brent Wade is a sure thing as a sophomore in the breaststroke and perhaps the IM. “We have some other sophomores (Ryan Duckworth, Sage Irons, Kevin Moore) that we’re looking for places for,” Zoller explained. “I’m not sure, but they’re going to be swimming somewhere. We’ll just have to see where they fit in.”

Michael Conato, Jacob Whaley and Kyle Smith are the divers, with Smith the lone returnee.

The Wet Cats will still have to contend with a strong Castle team (currently ranked 13th in the state). Zoller hopes

Members of the Mount Vernon boys’ swim team are, in front, Jacob Whaley, Sage Irons, Aaron Duckworth, Danen Turpin, Kevin Moore, Jacob Poole, Wade Mobley, and Michael Cannato. In the middle row are Coach Eaton, Kyle Smith, Nicholas Loehr, Reid Mobley, Layton Hopper, Coach Mobley, and Coach Zoller. In back are Coach Cooper, Coach Brenda Zoller, Kyle Duckworth, Zach Hellenberg, Clint Weimer, and Jordan Wooten. to compete with the Knights, but he thinks that the Warrick to give the kids more strength, so everything’s coming toCounty school still has one more year’s worth of dominance gether.” left. He wants to repeat as Big Eight champions and get the Zoller has a great staff for both Mount Vernon teams. Chris relay teams to Indianapolis.

Cooper coaches the divers, while Brenda Zoller and Brian “The boys’ team is improving,” the coach said. “We have Eaton are also helping out with the team and Blake Mobley a really great dry land program that we’re really working on is in charge of the dry land program.

Mount Vernon Junior Varsity Basketball: Front: Drake McNamara, Will Russell, Mount Vernon Boys Freshmen Basketball Team: Front: Levi Shannon, Trevor Veeck, Jade Kopp, Bryce Newman, and Austin Guthrie. In back are Head Coach Doug River VanZant, Collin Varner, and Jevin Redman. Back: Coach Mike Travers, Blair, Austin Sitzman, Ryan Goeltz, Colton Irvin, Collin Knight, and Assistant John Craig Dick, Brian Koch, J.T. Silvers, and Head Coach Mike Travers. Photo by Terri Koch Schelhorn. Photo by Terri Koch

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Bowling Scores Wildcat Invitational, from Page 1B

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Lady Cats, from Page 1B no matter how hard you condition,” Stroud said. “We’ve still got some conditioning to do, but just playing games is going to get us into game shape and that’s going to help tremendously.”

In the first half, North Posey hit from the outside, as Ahrens and Morgan Stierley each hit a pair of three-pointers, while Mount Vernon seemed to have trouble backing up Koch, at least in the first quarter.

The big senior scored the team’s first four points, but her teammates were held scoreless as North Posey built an early 9-4 lead. Randall’s three-pointer with 1:50 to go in the first chapter were not only the first Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon senior Chelsea Huber swam the 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle during Saturday girls Mount Vernon Invite at the Wildcat pool. Photo by Terri Koch meet forced that to happen.

The 11-team contest ran long Saturday, mainly due to a larger than expected field of divers and some minor computer malfunctions.

“In certain ways, I like home meets and in certain ways, I don’t,” Zoller said.

“You have to deal with a lot of electronics and I’m the one that responsibility falls to, so I had to spend a lot of time fixing electronics.”

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with a printer, a timing machine and the scoring system for the diving, all of which attributed to the length of the meet.

After Mount Vernon and Jasper, the next three places were a little closer, as Jeffersonville (150) and Terre Haute North (140) rounded out the top five.

Mater Dei came in sixth with 99 points, followed

by Heritage Hills (74), Vincennes Rivet (38), Central (three) and Wood Memorial (two).

The Lady Wet Wildcats

were tied for 13th in the state in last week’s Indiana High School Swim Coaches’ Association’s VarVee power stats state swim rankings.

Mount Vernon and Bloomington South each had 28 points. Plymouth is ranked 12th in the state with 30 points, while Twin Lakes (24) is 15th.

Carmel is the state’s top ranked team in both boys’ and girls’ swimming. The Lady Greyhounds have 264 points and are well ahead of second-ranked

Center Grove (109).

Muenster is third with 77, while Chesterton (76) and Homestead (75) round out the top five.

In the boy’s rankings, Carmel has 117 points, with Musnter (92) in second and Zionsville (68) in third. Bloomington South (65) and Concord (62) round out the top five.

Castle is the only area school in the boys’ rankings. The Knights were 13th last week with 39 points.

Mount Vernon Invite 200-medley relay: 1) Mount Vernon 1:52.05; 200-freestyle: Steele (first) 2:06.20, Chelsea Huber (fifth) 2:12.23, Emily Harris (seventh) 2:13.62; 200-IM: McCormick (first) 3;10.28, Kendyl Bourne (eighth) 2;31.68; 50-freestyle: Klueh (third) :26.49, Reese (seventh) :27.84; 100-butterfly: Gerst (first) 1:02.07, Steele (third) 1:05.51, Lara (fourth) 1:07.21; 100-freeestyle: Turner (first) :53.84, Caitlin Isaac (seventh) 1;02.26; 500freestyle: Gerst (fourth) 5:32.37, Huber (sixth) 5:57.64; 200-freestyle relay: 1) Mount Vernon 1:43.32; 100-backstroke: Lara (third) 1:07.36, Reese (eighth) 1:08.54; 100breaststroke: McCormick (first) 1:05.20, Klueh (second) 1:11.73; 400freestyle relay: 2) Mount Vernon 3:57.45.

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points not scored by Koch, they were also broke a five-minute dry spell and sparked a 7-0 run which put the Lady Cats up 11-9 on Seifert’s bucket. Perry’s stop-and-pop tied the game at 11-11 after one quarter.

In the second quarter, North Posey was able to build a 23-18 lead in part because Mount Vernon had trouble hitting its shots and only made five of 14 charity tosses, but in the last minute, Randall tossed one in, Jenny Koch converted one of two free throws and Dixon rolled in a shot to tie the game at 23-23 and it stayed that way at the intermission.

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patch in the first half. The Lady Cats finished with a 50 percent night from the line (14 of 28) after hitting 13 of 17 in their previous win over Bosse.

There were no major adjustments defensively, the Mount Vernon coach added, just going from zone pressure to man-to-man pressure in an effort to keep Perry in front of them.

“Basically, we said to keep shooting,” Mitchell said. “We only had two turnovers in the first half and we were doing a lot of good things in the first half, they just weren’t shooting well. We told them to keep playing and they listened to us.”

Stroud did not think the first-game jitters hurt his team, especially against Mount Vernon’s pressure defense. Stroud said they just got beat, especially on the inside.

As a result, the Lady Cats came away with a big win over a county rival.

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Lady Cats and actually hit some free tosses, going three of four from the line. Dixon and Seifert each put in seven points, Ritzert two and Jenny Koch one.

After Perry, there wasn’t much for the Lady Vikings offensively. Ahrens and Steirley each chipped in six points, while Hannah Harness and Rachel Rogers each added three.

Herrmann dropped in two.

Balance on both sides was the name of the game as Mount Vernon took the reserve contest 28-19.

Bailee Schelhorn and Shelby Ritzert each scored six points to lead Mount Vernon, while Allyson Blunt put in four and Rachel Cash two. Charlotte Roberts and Brittany Wilson each scored two pints, while Cheynne Strobel scored one.

Hayley Harness paced North Posey with six points, while Taylor Patton added five and Amy Brandenstein four. Hannah harness and Emma Werry each put in two points.

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Lady Vikings are ‘close’ against top-ranked Rivet

By Dave Pearce The North Posey Lady Vikings really had nothing to lose on Saturday night. It was a game they were supposed to lose, going up against the state’s No. 1-ranked Class 1A team in Vincennes Rivet. But selling North Posey Coach Tracey Stroud on that idea was a little tough.

One night after a hard-fought loss to Mount Vernon in the team’s season opener, the Vikings hosted a team that had beaten them by nearly 50 points last year in Vincennes. But this year was different. As a matter of fact, North Posey was in the game throughout, finally losing by 11 on two free throws with nine seconds left.

Perhaps the fact that the Lady Vikings had a big-name scalp on the ropes made it tough for Stroud to accept defeat. But more than anything, he wanted it for his team. He wanted the girls to believe they not only can play with the state’s elite, but they can also win.

“The bad part is that we were right there in the game and in the third quarter, we had 16 possessions,” Stroud said after the game. “And 12 of those ended up in turnovers. And when you are playing the No. 1-ranked team in the state with a chance to beat them and turn the ball over 12 times in a quarter and only have four opportunities to try to score, it is amazing that we were even in it at all.”

But the Lady Vikings were in it. The Lady Vikings were trailing by only seven at the half (27-20).

Vincennes Rivet then took advantage of North Posey’s generosity to score the first seven points of the third quarter to take a 34-20 lead. The worst part of that scenario is the Vikings had given up seven points and had yet to take a shot in the first 3:30 of the second half, Morgan Stierley finally broke the drought, hitting a 10-footer.Kaitlynn Herrmann then swatted away an inside shot attempt and the ball got out to Nichole Perry. Perry came off a solid screen and hit a jumper to pull the Lady Vikes back to within 10.

But through the first six minutes of the third quarter, the Vikings were whistled for seven fouls compared to only two for Rivet, and Rivet scored the final three points of the quarter, all from the free throw line, to take a 37-24 lead into the final period.

The Lady Vikes came out on fire in the final period on both ends of the court as they scored the first six points of the final period in a little over a minute to pull to within 37-30 as Kendyl Ahrens, Lisa Garris, and Katelyn Esche all connected. The burst forced a Rivet time out.

“It was a tribute to the girls and the fact they fought back after mistakes and didn’t let the mistakes affect them,” Stroud said. “But it was apparent that when we put our heads down and dribble the ball, we make mistakes. When we pass the ball and have our heads up, we hit open people and make good decisions.”

Following the time out, Rivet worked to get the ball inside and picked up two more quick fouls. They hit three of five free throws to expand the lead back to 10.

With just under five minutes remaining, Esche nailed a 3-pointer and on the ensuing possession, Garris got a block and gained control of the ball and the Vikings took a time out.

Rivet took one shot from the field, an open lay-up, and rode the free throw line to their 46 points while the Lady Vikes could get only two points in the final 4:48, those from Garris inside.

“They are quick and we have always struggled against teams with a lot of quickness,” Stroud said. “We don’t think to do the little things to help combat some of that quickness. That tells me that is one of the things we need to practice on.”

After a few weeks of playing each other, the Lady Vikings were ready to compete against someone besides each other and despite the outcome, the weekend provided Stroud with an excellent opportunity to assess his team, see their strengths and weaknesses, and know what they will work on after they face Central on Tuesday (tonight).

The Vikings will then be off until after the Thanksgiving break and will take some time to work on the things that can bring them to the potential that Stroud believes his team has.

“We’ve always said we are playing for the end of the year and we are going to be fine,” Stroud said. “Our confidence is good and we opened up against two good teams and have anNorth Posey High School junior Kaitlinn Esche is surrounded by Vincennes Rivet jer- other game Tuesday. We have seen what we need to work on now so we will have some focus. seys once she gets the ball near the basket during the Vikings’ loss to the top-ranked It will help our practices be more productive.”

Esche lead the team in scoring against Rivet, putting up 15 points while Garris had 10 and Vincennes team on Saturday evening. The Lady Vikings will travel to Central to face the Perry had six. Stierley and Ahrens had two apiece. bears tonight (Tuesday). Photo by Dave Pearce

man’s three-pointer at the buzzer.

New Harmony dominated the third quarter, opening a 37-24 bulge heading into the last eight minutes, but then Morris and Mathews each fouled out and Wayne City’s press proved to be too much and the Lady Indians went on a 23-8 rampage for the win.

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Morris, Alyssa Scherzinger and Holly Walden each put in four points, while Brianna Suttles put in two.

Meagan Whitlow scored 12 points and Olivia Clark 10 for the Lady Indians, but their teammates had a little more in the tank as well, outscoring the Lady Rappites 23-20.

“The Wayne City coach (DeAndrea Dagfg) complimented us on the way we played,” Toopes said. “They

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Toopes also inserted senior Winter Nelson into the starting lineup and she played well, while Walden stepped in after missing the opener due to a band trip. That addition makes the team a little deeper, the coach said.

Owen cleared eight rebounds, while Matthews pulled off five steals and Worman four in addition to her 14 points. The Lady Rappites also downed 12 of 17 free throws.

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By Steve Joos About the only thing the New Harmony girls’ basketball team didn’t do Saturday night was win the game.

The Lady Rappites held a 13-point lead after three quarters, but they lost Morgan Mathews and Kendyl Morris to fouls early in the fourth quarter and couldn’t handle the Wayne City press, falling to the Lady Indians 47-45 in the first game of the Edwards County Thanksgiving tournament Saturday in Albion, Ill. “We couldn’t handle their pressure in the fourth quarter,” coach Jennifer Toopes said. “But we played a much better game. This was a huge improvement over the last 10 days (since the team’s season opener with Cannelton).”

Scoring 45 points in a tourney where the offense has been very hard to come by is an improvement in itself, Toopes added.

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SPORTS Arena Junior High Lady Vikings sweep Southridge The North Posey Junior High School girls’ basketball teams swept their games with visiting Southridge Tuesday.

Maddie Koester scored 15 points and Brooke Bender 10 and the eighth grade Lady Vikings posted a 31-21 win over visiting Southridge Tuesday.

The seventh graders won their game 29-20.

Celeste Hill paced North Posey with 12 points against Southridge, while Abbi Voegel put in eight.

The seventh graders got 13 points from Kayla Sanford as they opened their season with a 23-21 win over Pike Central.

Earlier in the season, the Lady Vikings fell to Wood Memorial by a score of 25-21 despite 11 points and four steals from Maddie Koester. Brooke Bender, Rachel Ungethiem, and Maddie Pfister addes three points apiece while Kayla Sanford and Cel;este Hill had three rebounds apiece.

North Elementary teams enjoy success The North Elementary fifth and sixth grade boys basketball team is off to a great 2-0 start. The Stars played the New Harmony Rappites at NPHS on November 8. The fifth grade came away with a 22-8 win over the Rappites. Isaiah Lehman and Jack Conrad led the fifth grade with six points each.

Dave Bender and Austin Pearison contributed four points each with A.J. Reynolds adding two points.

Dalton Rankin led the sixth grade to their 46-20 victory

over New Harmony with 19 points. He received a lot of help from all the sixth grade Stars. Drake Williams contributed seven points; Cristian Liebhart provided six, Carson Martin four and Quinton Fife, Ethan Morlock, Josh Wiggins, Mike Deshields and Dylan Rankin all added two points each.

The Stars played the Owensville Kickapoos on Monday, November 15. The fifth grade beat the Kickapoos 24-19.

Brandon Hammon led the team with 10 points. Austin Pearison contributed eight, Jack Conrad three, Grant Parker two, and David Bender one.

The sixth grade came away with a 30-13 win over Owensville.

“The sixth grade is really playing like a team,” said returning coach Jim Scheller. Dalton Rankin posted eight points, Drake Williams five, Ethan Morlock and Carson Martin four each. Cristian Liebhart added three points, and Quinton Fife, Josh Wiggins, Layne Coleman each added two.

The Stars are back in action at 5:30 p.m. on November 30 against the Elites at Haubstadt Elementary School.

Vikings, Mater Dei to co-host sectional North Posey and Mater Dei high schools will share hosting duties for this season’s Class 2A Sectional boys’ basketball tournament, set for March 1, 4 and 5, 2011.

Sectional 40, the field of which includes the Vikings, Mater Dei, Forest Park, Perry Central, South Spencer and Tell City, will be played at Boonville.

For further information, contact North Posey athletic director Virgil Ferguson at 673-6605, or Mater Dei AD Joe Herrmann, at 326-2248.

Eighth grade boys’ basketball moves to 2-1 The North Posey Junior High eighth grade boys’ basketball team moved to 2-1 on the young season with a win over Wood Memorial on Thursday evening.

Against Wood Memorial, the score was tied at seven at the end of the first period but the Vikings edged out to a 18-15 lead at half-time.

Wood pulled to with 25-23 by the end of the third period but the Vikings held on, outscoring Wood 8-7 in the final period. James Marshall again led the team with nine points while Cardin and Cumbee added eight apiece. Lindauer tossed in six while Lance Inkenbrandt added two.

The junior high Vikings defeated Southridge 40-38 last week. The game was at played at Southridge.

North Posey took an early 10-5 lead at the first stop and had moved out to a 22-13 lead by half-time.

But the Raiders fought back in the third period, outscoring the Vikings 12-6 to pull to within three. The Raiders also won the fourth quarter 13-12 but the Vikings had enough of a lead to hold on and win the game.

The Vikings were led by James Marshall’s 18 points while Damon Cardin added 10. Drew Cumbee, Blayke Dillman, and Derek Lindauer each pitched in four.

Tough start for reserve Cats

North Posey seventh grader Jacob McLain uses a power dribble to open up some space before going up for a shot. Photo by Dave Pearce

The Mount Vernon reserve wrestling team opened its season Saturday, but had a rough start, to say the least.

The Wildcat reserves went 1-4 at the Heritage Hills invitational tournament, losing to Memorial 70-6, Southridge 4824, Heritage Hills 34-18 and Reitz 26-12. The lone victory came over Gibson Southern 24-6.

The Wildcats’ varsity opened their season Monday night at home against Bosse.

North Posey eighth grader James Marshall takes the ball to the hole strong during this week’s win over Wood Memorial. Photo by Dave Pearce

Frye on winning relay team at DSU Former Mount Vernon girls’ swimming standout Elizabeth Frye swam on the winning 400-yrad freestyle relay for Delta State University in Friday’s meet with Henderson State at Arkadelphia, Miss.

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Arrests and Complaints Arrests November 10 James Byford—Wadesville—Intimidation—PCS Shawnee L. Nichols— Griffin—Warrant-Failure to Appear—ISP Kevin W. Leach—Griffin—Warrant-Minor in Consumption—PCS November 11 Justin Keith—Mount Vernon—Warrant-Failure to Appear-Attempted Theft—PCS November 12 Daniel Farris—Mount Vernon—Trespass—MVPD November 15 David Landers—Pineville, Mo.—Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication—PCS November 16 Anna Ancira—Evansville—Driving While Suspended Prior—PCS Daniel Braddam—Mount Vernon—Domestic Battery-ISP Complaints November 9 8:06 a.m.—VIN Inspection—Jet skis—Stonewood Dr S, Mount Vernon 10:14 a.m.—Citizen Dispute—Wants to speak with deputy about mechanic buying a clutch for her and then taking it back and getting money back for it. Caller refused to say who is doing this, she just wants to speak with officer—Raben Road, Mount Vernon 12:07 p.m.—Phone Harassment—Would like to speak with deputy about phone calls she is receiving from another person’s home phone number but it’s from a credit card company.

It has come from 2 different people’s numbers but from same company. The numbers are coming from similar to hers—Blair LN, Wadesville 5:22 p.m.—Car/Deer— Blue Dodge Grand Caravan— Hwy 69, Mount Vernon 6:16 p.m.—Extra Patrol— Advised older GMC Jimmy, dark green, tearing road up and running up and down road. Advised is happening from 10 p.m.-3 a.m.. Request extra patrol for the area. Caller advised this is going on nightly now—Gross Road, Mount Vernon November 10 5:23 a.m.—Car/Deer— 2005 Cavalier, major front end damage. Not sure where deer is—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 5:50 a.m.—Road Closed— Railroad crossing will be closed until Friday—Old

Hwy 69, Mount Vernon 5:53 a.m.—Car/Deer— Hit a deer, Hwy 66 west of Wadesville—Hwy 66, Wadesville 7:58 a.m.—Road Closed— Caborn Road between Barter Road and Nation Road for the day—Mount Vernon 8:13 a.m.—Road Closed— Stierley between Downen and Boberg—Wadesville 8:17 a.m.—Welfare Check—Received a call from the father, wanted child checked on. Everything is okay, child is sick, home from school today—W. Taylor, New Harmony 8:51 a.m.—Threatening— Enroute to school in reference to call received that a car parked on lot with a threatening note on it—Kinder Schule, Wadesville 10:58 a.m.—Suspicious— 15 or 16 year old female sitting by herself with everything she owns and a kitten.

Would like someone to check on her—Black River Rest Stop, Griffin 1:26 p.m.—Repossession—2005 Watercraft—Tile Factory Road, Mount Vernon 1:30 p.m.—VIN Inspect i o n — Tr a i l e r — B a r r e t t Switch Road, Griffin 2:57 p.m.—Fire—House is full of smoke—Lakewood, Mount Vernon 6:10 p.m.—Suspicious— Smells anhydrous and can see some lights behind the station—Co-op gas station, Poseyville 6:55 p.m.—Theft—Has some motion sensors that are missing—N Church, Poseyville 7:10 p.m.—Car/Deer— Caller hit a deer, out of the roadway at this time. Not sure how much damage she has—Hwy 66, Owensville 11:22 p.m.—Breaking and Entering—Caller advised her door was cracked open and she advised there were things that were outside that are now inside and other things have been moved around. She also advised that the attic door that she normally keeps shut and locked is now standing wide open. She advised she has left the residence and locked herself in her vehicle—Evansville St, Cynthiana November 11 6:21 a.m.—Theft—Truck was broken into and the only thing missing that he can tell is a GPS. He advised that there was no forced entry. His doors were unlocked. Didn’t need to speak with an officer, just wanted it on file— Koester, Wadesville 8:13 a.m.—Suspicious— White silver Lexus. Home owner would like a call back

when deputy gets there.

Home owner will have vehicle towed. Advised owner of vehicle pulled up and he is running the oil wells in the area—Savah Road, Mount Vernon 12:03 p.m.—VIN Inspection—Salvage title, 95 Mitsubishi—Overpass Road, Mount Vernon 2:29 p.m.—VIN Inspection—ATV Kawasaki Mule— Springfield Road, Wadesville 3:39 p.m.—Theft—Mother has taken caller’s social security card, food stamps and kids birth certificates.

She will be in a 2000 Ford, gray, Taurus heading toward New Harmony—Lane Road, Wadesville 5:31 p.m.—Reckless—Vehicles driving fast in the area.

Subject stopped one of the vehicles and spoke to them and called their parents— Grand Chain Road, Mount Vernon 5:59 p.m.—Car/Deer— Front passenger side and side of car, over $1,000.00 of damage—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 6:06 p.m.—Assault—20 year old female—Diamond Island, Wadesville 6:10 p.m.—Car/Deer—2 vehicles have hit a deer, over $1,000.00 of damage-Hwy 69, Mount Vernon 7:10 p.m.—Illegal Dumping—Subject is burning again. Send law enforcement—Ford Road, Mount Vernon 8:12 p.m.—Car/Deer— J&J Welding, white, GMC 2004, 4 door, minor damage—Hwy 69, Mount Vernon November 12 10:10 a.m.—911 Hangup—sounds like small child pressing buttons on the line.

Made contact with homeowner’s, advised everything is okay, child had phone—Old Blairsville Road, Wadesville 10:16 a.m.—Threatening—2 men threatened woman—Schuessler, Mount Vernon 1:15 p.m.—Reckless— Caller advised maroon Chevy truck passing vehicles on the shoulder. Called back and advised vehicle pulled into trucking company on Hwy 66 before Big Creek—St. Phillips Road, Mount Vernon 2:48 p.m.—Harassment— Being harassed by a female subject that lives in Georgia—Hwy 68, Poseyville 3:46 p.m.—VIN Inspection—4 wheeler—Zoar Church Road, Mount Vernon 3:53 p.m.—Agency Assist—Received a call from a male subject lost on I 64 with a flat tire. Advised he was

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Subject is in a burgundy Ford Taurus—I 64, no city listed 4:03 p.m.—Wanted Person—Female subject, D Felony—E Blackford Road, Mount Vernon 4:53 p.m.—Reckless— Blue Ford Focus—Damm and Luigs Road, Wadesville 5:17 p.m.—Wanted Person—Male subject, Nonsupport of a Dependent, C Felony. $250.00 cash bond—Area of I 64, Poseyville 6:14 p.m.—Theft—Caller advised he has some oil wells in the park. Has a john boat there to check on them. The night watchman at the park called caller and advised someone left the park with his john boat today around 4pm. Small red truck—New Harmony State Park, New Harmony 7:50 p.m.—Car/Deer— Maroon Chevy Tahoe—Hwy 66, Wadesville 8:46 p.m.—Drive-Off— Small silver or gray Dodge truck, no license plate. West bound on Old Hwy 62 from West Franklin, possibly turned back towards Evansville—Busler’s, Evansville 8:50 p.m.—Suspicious— Gray Chrysler, subject pulled into the garage and said he was having transmission problems. Driver and another subject just got into the vehicle and took off. Caller advised that the vehicle ran over a light that was along her driveway. Would like an officer to come to the residence—Upton Road, Mount Vernon 10:57 p.m.—Juvenile Problem—Two juveniles out messing around. Have been wrestling each other and being a nuisance—Twin Lakes, Evansville 11:40 p.m.—Motorist Assist—Having trouble with a tire on the back of his camper. Caller called towing, they can’t help him—Hwy 62 and Hwy 69, Mount Vernon November 13 9:01 a.m.—Alarm—Front lobby motion—S St. Phillips Road, Mount Vernon 10:22 a.m.—Alarm—2 entry doors, 2 east motions and 2 entry motions—Copperline Road, Mount Vernon 10:55 a.m.—Car/Deer— Over $1,000.00 of damage to vehicle. Deer is still alive, off the roadway. Black Lincoln SUV—Hwy 66, Wadesville 11:34 a.m.—Vandalism— Found shed has been broken into. Will call back if anything is missing. Does not need to speak to deputy at this time—Farm Way Road, Evansville

1:36 p.m.—911 Hangup—Received a 911 hang-up.

Static on the line. Upon call back goes straight to static on the line—Farmersville Road, Mount Vernon 3:03 p.m.—Alarm—Entry door—W Main, Poseyville 3:42 p.m.—Trespassing— Advised a truck sitting on his property. Does not know who it belongs to. Just wants to know what his legal rights are—Meinkheim Road, Mount Vernon 3:52 p.m.—Drive-off—No idea what kind of vehicle.

Called back and advised female came back into the store and paid—Busler’s, Evansville 3:53 p.m.—Trespassing— Advised he is calling for elderly neighbors. They have a subject trespassing on their property, possibly hunting.

Gray, Chevy 4x4 truck—S Posey County Line Road, Evansville 5:21 p.m.—Noise—Noise coming from garage, spoke with people there, they need to turn it down—Gum and South St, Cynthiana 7:14 p.m.—Road Hazard—Power lines hanging very low over the roadway. A large truck would hit them— Denzer and County Line Road, Evansville 7:58 p.m.—Impaired Driver—Black SUV all over the road, has hit the rumble strips on both sides of the road— Hwy 62, Mount Vernon 9:20 p.m.—Impaired Driver—Yellow Jeep—Hwy 66, Wadesville 9:25 p.m.—Reckless— Red Jeep with black top swerving all over the roadway—Bypass from Hwy 69, Mount Vernon 9:42 p.m.—Agency Assist—Advised a subject was involved in a domestic. Left, armed, towards Posey County. Last seen in the area of County Line and 165. Gibson County called, advised subject has been located, everything is okay—Princeton 9:50 p.m.—Impaired Driver—Black Chevy S10—Hwy 62, Mount Vernon November 14 12:15 a.m.—Information—Subject working called about the lights continuously flashing at the Refinery on Givens Road. They have someone enroute to fix them—Givens Road, Mount Vernon 4:04 a.m.—Information— Passenger car with no tail lights—Hwy 62 and Hwy 69, Mount Vernon 8:19 a.m.—Restraining Violation—Caller advised she has an active restraining order against ex. Advised he

is calling and harassing her on her cell phone. Request to speak to a deputy—N Main St, Griffin 9:50 a.m.—Abandoned Vehicle—Going to Overpass Road to check on an abandoned vehicle—Overton Road, Stewartsville 4:59 p.m.—Accident— Caller advised 14 year old wrecked his Kawasaki 125 motorcycle. Advised he is breathing and cannot feel his legs—Savah Road, Mount Vernon 7:38 p.m.—Accident— Vehicle flipped over in the ditch. Subject is out walking around—Seibert Ln, Mount Vernon 8:03 p.m.—Threatening— Caller advised foreign people are calling her and threatening her. Advised the number they are calling from is unknown name and caller. Subject advised she hung up and then they called back from a cell phone number, 876 area code—VO Drive, Poseyville November 15 1:44 a.m.—Suspicious— Red and silver Chevy truck running outside of the building. Maybe someone visiting the people upstairs—Posey County News, New Harmony 11:53 a.m.—Lockout— 2007 Jeep Liberty—Byrd St, Mount Vernon 3:26 p.m.—Animal Problem—Neighbors dog attacked caller’s dog, still fighting now—Ford Ln, Mount Vernon 4:55 p.m.—Traffic Hazard—Combine broke down in the middle of the highway.

Vehicles coming from the north cannot see the combine causing traffic hazard—165, Poseyville 11:33 p.m.—Welfare Check—Worried about a driver that didn’t make a pick up at 8 p.m.. Can’t get a hold of the driver through their satellite computers. Wants to make sure he is okay—5th and Munchoff St, Mount Vernon November 16 3 a.m.—Traffic Stop— Traffic stop on silver truck— 3rd St at Arby’s, Mount Vernon 3:08 a.m.—Alarm— Kitchen door—South Terrace Elementary, Wadesville 3:26 a.m.—Noise—Caller advised neighbors in the apartment above him are making a lot of noise—Old Blairsville Road, Blairsville 4:02 a.m.—Disturbance— Caller advised now can hear a female neighbor screaming at someone—Old Blairsville Road, Blairsville

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Marriage Applications Robert A. Helfert, 21, Poseyville and Brooke A. Poag, 22, Poseyville Thomas W. Allen, 47, Mount Vernon and Rachelle R. Gidcumb, 29, Mount Vernon Craig M. McFadden, 31, Mount Vernon and Carrie L. Krouse, 31, Mount Vernon Rusty V. Sherman, 39, Wadesville and Amegan D. Mobley, 29, Wadesville William K. Mulkey, 28, Poseyville and Kristina D. Crowder, 27, Cynthiana Andrew Robert Zeller, 33, Wadesville and Katie M. Herr, 28, Newburgh Stephen R. Barnett, 38, Wadesville and Angela R. Nowaskie, 29, Wadesville Getty J. Murray, 24, Wadesville and Mary Beth

Barchet, 23, Wadesville Andrew G. Porath, 40, Cynthiana and Laura Katherine Poole, 22, Cynthiana Matthew T. Schnarre, 30, Collinsville, Ill. and Suzanne R. Grabert, 25, Collinsville, Ill. Kevin L. Wise, 34, Mount Vernon and Michelle Baxley, 33, Mount Vernon Christopher M. Garza, 30, Mount Vernon and Melanie L. Stillwagoner, 19, Mount Vernon Dennis L. Begeman, 27, Evansville and Shannon N. Davis, 29, Evansville Timothy D. Stull, 44, Mount Vernon and Tammy M. Wolf, 42, Mount Vernon Matthew N. Klein, 39, Chicago, Ill., and Sarah M. Stafford, 35, Wheaton, Ill.

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Posey County natives Tom and Tammy Schneider keep their focus on the family while still paying attention to and meeting community needs. Married for 18 years in December, the high school sweethearts are raising four beautiful children, yet they manage to find time for civic responsibilities –and good old-fashioned fun. It’s a tricky juggling act for the couple, but they teach us the importance of supporting others as well as their own.

For the past nine years, the Schneiders have owned and operated Schneider Funeral Home, formerly Norvell Funeral Home, where Tom prepared for his profession.

They are active members of Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, where Tammy is a pianist and bell choir director and has taught Sunday school until recently. As a family, the Schneiders are active in 4-H, showing goats and rabbits raised on their farm. Tom is a member of the Posey County 4-H Council.

A 1989 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, or MVHS, Tom has served on the Posey County Council for the past eight years. He is a past board member of both the Children’s Learning Center and the American Red Cross in Posey County. He is currently a member of the Elks, Lions, Conservation Club, Sons of the American Legion and Masons. An avid hunter, Tom belongs to the National

Wild Turkey Federation, or NWTF, and to Ducks Unlimited, or DU, as well.

A 1987 graduate of MVHS, Tammy has taught middle school for 17 years, the last 15 years all for the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon. Her sixth grade students enjoy her social studies, language arts and creative writing classes.

The entire junior high looks to her as the sponsor of Builder’s Club, the junior high level of Kiwanis, inspired to do community service. She is a member of the School Improvement Team for the junior high also.

Tom and Tammy enjoy camping and traveling with their four children: Charlie (14), an eighth grade student athlete involved in football, basketball and track; Claire (11), a 6th grade student de-

voted to the arts of dance and tumbling; Claire (5), a kindergarten student sharing her big sister’s enthusiasm for artistic performance; and Colten (4), a preschooler already playing soccer and basketball. Dad takes the kids hunting and fishing with him as well.

Mom adds that the family likes movie night at home, especially since their schedule is so hectic. “Sometimes, as busy as we are, we just like sitting at home and watching a movie,� she says. “We get the popcorn out and we all just sit together and watch a movie. I love that.�

This tradition is a reminder that families need down time to recharge so they can keep going. The Schneiders seem to have struck a happy balance between work and play, kin and community.

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North Posey Lady Vikings have talent, desire, must gel

By Dave Pearce The North Posey Lady Vikings were tested by fire going into this year’s season this week.

Coming on the heels of a very successful season last year that saw a solid group of seniors graduate, the Lady Vikings need really only one thing…varsity experience.

They got that experience in massive doses this weekend falling on the road to perhaps Mount Vernon’s best team in 30 years and then falling at home to No. 1-ranked Vincennes Rivet. But Coach Tracey Stroud welcomed the challenge and the opportunity.

The tough season openers gave his team a chance to see where they are, see where they need to improve, and to play against some good competition without compromising a loss in the conference.

“We have had some girls step up over the summer and I think we have some spots filled in pretty well,” Stroud said.

“We were talented enough last year that we could make some mistakes with the ball and overcome it. The problem this year is that we are not going to have the depth and the ability to overcome mistakes.”

The obvious answer for this problem is for the team to make fewer mistakes. And that is one of the goals for this year’s team.

“We have to try not to make so many turnovers,” Stroud said. “We are going to have to be a little more focused and be Members of the North Posey Girls’ Basketball Team for 2010-2011 are, in row one, M. Orlik, H. Harness, H. a little more careful with the ball.”

Harness, and E. Werrry. In row two are Mgr. T. Livers, B. Perry, R. Rogers, J. Lyke, A. Brandenstein, and Mgr. N. Continued on Page C7 Woolston. In the back are Coach Tracy Stroud, M. Stierley, L. Garris, K. Esche, N. Perry, K. Ahrens, C. Herrmann, and Coach Paul Rynkiewich. Photo by Dave Pearce

Mount Vernon Girls Varsity Basketball Team: Front: Amy Seifert, Lauren Stemple, Megan Randall, Jenny Koch, Jade Dixon, Brittany Wilson, and Rachel Cash. Back: Manager Heather Bremer, Head Coach Steve Mitchell, Assistant Keith Oeth, Ellen Foster, Charlotte Roberts, Carynn Koch, Jacey Ritzert, Bailee Shelhorn, Assistant Byron Sanders, and Manager Jenny Lyke.

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Mount Vernon has all the components, success is expected

By Steve Joos Seven returning letterwinners, led by two All-Big Eight Conference players, including the all-conference team’s top vote-getter.

The defending conference champions.

One would have to say that expectations are high this year for the Mount Vernon girls’ basketball team.

Coach Steve Mitchell was expecting a little more from the team’s recent scrimmage against Pike Central, but put some of that down to a lack of practice time.

“Honestly, I was expecting a little better,” Mitchell said.

“Expectations are high and they may have been putting a little too much pressure on themselves. It didn’t seem like they played real relaxed, we were kind of tight at times, they didn’t anticipate as well as I think they can and they missed some shots I think they’re going to make.”

Mitchell went on to explain that many members of the Lady Cats only had five or six practices prior to the scrimmage.

The team has looked good in practice, but did some things the coach hadn’t seen during preseason preparations.

“I was good to see some tougher competition.” Mitchell said. “We’ve been practicing against our (reserves team) in practice and when you play you play against varsity competition like that, you see what you have to work on.”

What to the Lady Wildcats have to work on?

“We’re a veteran team,” Mitchell said. “Most of these kids played together last year and they played together this summer. Mostly, it’s just kind of everything. Getting our legs back, getting in shape. I don’t think we came into practice in the kind of shape we need to be in and when you’re not in good shape, your concentration seems to go.”

“Those are the people we’ve got to count on,” Mitchell said. “Those seven letterwinners.”

Mitchell thinks his team will be in good shape and with a solid inside game led by returning All-Conference players Caryn Koch (lat year’s leading vote-getter on the All-Big Eight squad) and Jacey Ritzert.

The team should be strong defensively and have some smart players, Mitchell added. The coach went on to say that the team just needs to get a few early season kinks out of the road.

Koch and Jenny Koch will lead the way, along with junior letterwinners Megan Randall and Amy Seifert, followed by sophomores Ritzert, Lauren Stemple and Jade Dixon.

They will be needed to help Mount Vernon against a formidable schedule that includes the top-ranked team in the state for Class 3A, Memorial, along with another state-ranked team (Vincennes Rivet), Gibson Southern and North Posey, along with Jasper and Princeton in the conference.

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Wildcats roster loaded but so is updated schedule

By Steve Joos It’s early in the season.

That’s a familiar refrain for most teams at outset of a campaign and a variation on that is being heard around the wrestling room at Mount Vernon High School right about now.

“We’re working hard,” coach Todd Gilpin said. “That’s always a plus. I think for this early in the season, we’re looking all right. We’ve got some work to do, but I think we’ll be all right. We’ll get better as the year goes on.”

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feet, something which even hurt two of the team’s State qualifiers last year, Gilpin said, adding that a better performance on the feet could lead to more wins and placement at Indianapolis, rather than just qualifying. Fine-tuning how the Cats wrestle while in a neutral position will be a major emphasis for the team in the early going, Gilpin added.

And what are the team’s strengths?

For openers, there are three returning state qualifiers.

“That’s a good starting point,” Gilpin said, referring to John Hoehn, Andrew Konrath and Blake Marshall. “We have a lot of talent in the room, more so than we’ve had in the last few years. It’s a case where we have a lot of high-end talent, which makes everyone else better and anything you have three state qualifiers banging heads with each other and throw a couple of other kids in the mix, it gets pretty intense up here.”

In addition to the qualifiers, Jordan Dallas beat a state qualifier during the regular season, while heavyweight Teddy O’Connell will be much improved and other returnees will be

a year older and a year better, with better won-loss records by the end of the season.

The Cats will need all the talent they have to face a schedule which got a lot tougher with the addition of Mater Dei (in a new six-way dual meet which includes the Evansville powerhouse, as well as Heritage Hills, Pike Central, Southridge and South Odom, Ky.) to go along with teams like Memorial, Castle and Reitz.

“We see all the tough ones,” Gilpin said. “They haven’t gotten any easier and their coaches know how to coach, so we’re in for a battle every time we see them. Union County’s always tough and that always comes down to the last match and I don’t think that will be any different. When you’ve said those five schools, you’ve said a mouthful right there.”

Mount Vernon hasn’t wrestled Mater Dei in roughly 30 years, Gilpin said. Some past coaches might not have wanted to face the perennial state contender, but Gilpin feels that the

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Mount Vernon Wrestling: Front: Tyler Osborne, Julian Suar, Michael Rynkiewich, Dane Wilson, and Andrew Konrath. Second row: Josh Hester, Curt Kaufman, Johnny Young, Adam Hoehn, Luke Rohlman, Steve Blanford, and Assistant Coach AJ Hoehn. Third row: Head Coach Todd Gilpin, Nick Delong, Jacob Ries, Jordan Dallas, Zach Albin, Hank Dausman, Aaron Roberts, and Jon Hoehn. Back row: Assistant Coach Tim Searcy, Kyle Mosely, Jacob Ewers, Blake Marshall, and Teddy O’Connell. Photo by Terri Koch

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The Lady Wet Wildcats have usually been the ones who go into the season with a deeper, more dominant team. That may not be the case this year, according to coach Larry Zoller, but nevertheless, the Lady Wet Cats are still ranked 13th in the state preseason polls and they do have plenty of talent.

They’re also working hard in preparation for a “reloading” season.

“The girls are really working hard,” Zoller said. “We’ve probably had the largest number of girls training hard in the fall than we’ve ever had before, just about 100 percent. So, I was really happy with that and I’m looking forward to that.”

The Lady Wet Wildcats don’t have as many seniors as they have had recently, but the two seniors (Chelsea Huber and Caitlin Issac) are doing a good job of getting the team together, which will be important as the team faces a series of challenges this season.

“We have some good individuals, but we don’t have as much depth,” Zoller said. “We lost a huge group of seniors.”

The girls will be deeper in the next few years, Zoller went on to say, but this season the Lady Wet Wildcats will have to count on some people in different spots where they might not

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North Posey Viking wrestlers must grow up fast

By Dave Pearce To say the North Posey Vikings wrestling team is young and inexperienced would be a drastic understatement. With no seniors and no juniors, coaches Chad Hoehn and Jeff O’Risky might sometimes feel more like babysitters than coaches.

But both coaches are excited about the season and look forward to watching the team progress. Both are aware that in order to build a program, it must start with young wrestlers. From that standpoint, the coaches are excited that wrestling season is knocking on the door.

But gone are the two wrestlers (of four seniors) who advanced to the state meet in Indianapolis last year. But those wrestlers did something for this young group that no coach could have done. They showed them on a daily basis the level of commitment it takes to reach a lofty goal.

“It is going to be fun to watch them grow and we have a few that are going to be pretty decent,” head coach Chad Hoehn said. “All in all we have a great group of kids who are working hard.”

While Hoehn admits that taking the boys to the state meet last season was fun, he also is aware that there is more to coaching than enjoying the wins. There is work involved and in the case of the Vikings this season, much of the work is on the basics.

“I think we have 13 guys out so we are going to be giving up three forfeits about every match,” Hoehn said.

“So from a team standpoint, we’re not expecting to have a sensational record but we do have some wrestlers that we are expecting a lot out of, especially as the season progresses.”

High on the list is 103pound junior Tyler Stock, who surprised some with his success last season. With success comes expectations.

“Tyler should definitely make some noise this year,” Hoehn said. “Semi-state should be his minimum goal.

He has improved a lot and has matured a lot.”

Another youngster expected to help carry some of the load is sophomore Seth Elderkin.

“He has stepped it up a lot over the summer and he went to a few camps and has

Members of the North Posey wrestling team for this year are, in front, D. O’Risky, M. Frymire, E. O’Risky, R. Reynolds, S. Martin, C. Campbell, and T. Stock. In back are Coach Chad Hoehn, A. Little, C. O’Risky, G. Martin, A. Tarbell, S. Elderkin, K. Rickard, and Coach Jeff O’Risky. improved tremendously,” Hoehn said. “He will wrestle at 140.”

Another wrestler expected to provide quality for the Vikings is Riley Reynolds, a transfer from Mount Vernon.

“He seems to have some experience and he really works hard,” Hoehn said of the transfer. “He expects a lot out of himself and it is going to be fun to watch him wres-

tle and see what he can do.”

Austin Little, a sophomore heavyweight, could have a level of success this season if he wrestles to his capabilities.

“We have several who could surprise me pleasantly if they step up like I know they are capable of stepping up,” Hoehn said.

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“I know what we are going to expect out of our kids and I definitely want to finish in the top three in the conference,” Hoehn said. “There are a lot of good teams in the Castle tournament where we open up on Dec. 4 and our kids will get a good opportunity to go up against a lot

of good competition at the Mater Dei Invitational.”

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The Screaming Eagles (3-0) are currently threefor-three on the homestand after defeating McKendree University, 90-68, last Tuesday. USI has outscored its opponents 82.7-67.0 and outrebounded them 44.3-26.3 during the homestand.

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Trotter deposited a gamehigh 21 points in the win over McKendree, while McClure and Ntumba reached double-figures with 19 points and 16 points, respectively, in the victory.

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Vikings must do the little things to enjoy big success

By Dave Pearce The North Posey Vikings enjoyed perhaps their best season ever last year. They won the conference championship and their first 14 games. But that was last year.

Gone from that squad is ironman Bryce Pearson, who played all but about two to three minutes of every contest last year, and Caleb Voegel, a sharpshooter who enjoyed having the ball in his hands when the game was on the line.

But don’t sob too much for the Vikings. They return a solid nucleus and with a lot of hard work and a little luck, could prove to be about as salty as last season’s squad.

But despite the successes the team had last year, when Coach Matt Wadsworth thinks back, about the only game he can remember was the last one, a game he felt his team should have won in the semi-finals of the sectional against Mater Dei played at Huntingburg.

“We have height and I hope we are going to be able to combine that with some physical strength,” Wadsworth said of this year’s team. “We invest a lot of time in the weight room over the summer to get stronger but now we need to have func-

Members of the North Posey basketball team for the 2010-2011 season are, in front, A. Werry, K. Swope, A. Bender, T. Stolz, and J. Gentil, Second row, K. Landrum, W. Harness, C. Martin, J. Cox, D. Davenport, N. Scheller, C. Ungentheim, and J. Priest. In back are Coach Matt Wadsworth, Coach Jeremy Schipp, C. Woods, T. Adkins, C. Motz, C. Calvert, E. Wargel, C. Martin, N. Neidig, A. Beard, and Coach Vince McClure. Photo by Dave Pearce tional strength…strength that carries over onto the basketball floor.”

Wadsworth said this season’s question marks parallel last season’s question marks. At the beginning of last season, people were asking who was going to pick up the scoring load that had been lost when John Marvel graduated. This year, people are wondering how the team is going to be able to replace what Pearson and Voegel brought to the table.

“The answer is very simple. Guys have to step up and fill their shoes,” Wadsworth said. “We had guys step up to the challenge last year.

Now it is up to these guys this year to continue to grow the program and step up to that next level.”

So who is among the leading candidates to get the job done?

“Inside last year, we relied on Bryce so much offensively and defensively and this year, Cooper Martin is

physically stronger than he was last year,” Wadsworth said. “In practice, he has shown that he is going to be able to score inside the paint for us.”

But Wadsworth knows all the members must come together to form a strong team.

He knows there are several players on the team who are going to have to continue to improve as the year goes along.

“Our biggest challenge is going to be that Cooper Mar-

tin, Eric Wargel, Wes Harness, Nick Neidig, Colton Motz, and Austin Bender are six guys who could fill that role but don’t have a lot of varsity experience,” Wadsworth said. “Their attention to detail and their ability to learn along the way is going to determine how successful we can be.”

Back from last year are Nick Scheller, a good ball handler with a deadly shooting eye both inside and outside the paint. Dillon

Davenport, another senior, proved last year that he has the ability to score. He is the returning leading scorer and led the team in assists last year. He will have to handle the basketball this year, be the floor general, as well as leading the team with communication on the defensive end of the floor. Jourdan Cox also returns, a 6-foot-2 junior who has proven he is an outside threat and can be strong

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Mount Vernon looks for confidence and improvement

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Mount Vernon Boys Varsity Basketball Team: Front: Collin Varner, River VanZant, Sam Johnson, Jason Stemple, Andy Henshaw, Drake McNamara, and Jevin Redman. Back: Assistant Coach Travers, Troy Paris, Brian Koch, Aaron Straub, Jacob Steinhart, Austin Goebel, Craig Dick, Special Assistant Nick “GameDay” Burton, and Coach Gary Wilsey. Photo by Terri Koch

Members of the New Harmony High School girls’ basketball team for this season are, in Sandra Hall, Alyssa Scherzinger, Morgan Mathews, Madison Worman, Kendall Morris, and Kaila Winerberger. In the back row are Coach Jennifer Toopes, Briana Suttles, Kelsey Owen, Samantha Ricketts, Winter Nelson, Holly Walden, Silver Nelson, and Coach Shawn Worman.

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“I’m very pleased at least with the effort,” Wilsey said. “It’s hard to say how we look, because I don’t know how everybody else looks that we’re going to play. But from a coaching standpoint, I’m very pleased with the effort they’ve put forth and the attitude and we’ll go from there.”

The Wildcats should have some size and experience in returning lettermen Jason Stemple, Jacob Steinhart and Aaron Straub.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010 • PAGE C7

New coach impressed with all aspects of New Harmony

By Steve Joos There’s a “Boonville connection” with the New Harmony basketball program this season.

New girls’ coach Jennifer Toopes is a former assistant coach of the Lady Pioneers and the boys’ coach once roamed the sidelines in Warrick County as well.

A 27-year veteran of coaching, Jim Little has been impressed with the Rappites’ work ethic as they prepare for the new season.

“New Harmony is so neat,” Little said. “The town, the people, the kids.

I got a game film of them against North Posey and I saw the band and the atmosphere and said ‘this is what I want.’”

Little calls coaching a hobby, but found that after getting out of coaching, he missed it and took the job at New Harmony.

Although Little and his assistants thought the team could have played better in the recent scrimmage, they would rather have seen it during an intrasquad matchup of two teams evenly split between varsity and reserves than to see it once actual competition gets underway.

“They came out and didn’t do anything like we expected,” assistant coach Ed Wynn said. “But we’re rather they get it out of their system now. We made some adjustments and we were pleased with what we saw in the second and third quarters.”

Both teams played a series of three 10-minutes quarters with running clocks and certain defensive scenarios being used (half-court manto-man defense in the first quarter and half court zone in the second).

Little, who was watching from the stands and helping to coach both teams, concurred with Wynn’s observations.

“What I noticed was

the jitters,” the coach said.

“Dribbling where they shouldn’t and doing what they were doing at the start of practice and in the preseason. We couldn’t coach them in the preseason and now, we are able to coach them. We were able to get them in here (after the first quarter) and get them to do the right things. We had to get them calmed down.”

Once they settled down, Little saw plenty of bright spots. He was especially pleased with the way the reserves played over the course of the scrimmage.

Little has enjoyed his time in New Harmony and has been pleased with the way the team has been preparing for the season in practice.

“I’ve probably had more practices where I’ve gone home with a headache because somebody’s not hustling or something,” Little said. “Now, I go home happy almost every night.

There are a couple of exceptions once in a while and it’s usually a different person.

They work hard and I am extremely happy with their effort.”

The Rappites should have a quick team that shoots the ball well, particularly over the zone defense. The top six players on the team can each shoot and each can take the ball inside. The Rappites are also getting good leadership from point guard Kris Scarafia.

What do the Rappites need to work on?

Their understanding of the game and what Wynn called “basketball savvy.”

“They need to know how to play the game and how to play with a purpose,” Wynn said. “But I have every confidence that these guys are will learn and do what we ask them to do.”

In addition to quickness, Little likes the team’s scrappiness and physical play, as well as their shooting ability

Members of the New Harmony boys’ basketball team for the 2010-2011 season are, in front, Zach Stollman, Kyle Whitmore, Clint Mathews, Levi Hoehn, and Coach Jim Little. In back are A.J. Eaton, Elliott Lange, Luke Allison, Andrew McDaniel, Kris Scarafia, Blayne Worman, and Stephen Murray. from three-point range. He’s also pleased with Scarafia is providing vocal leadership.

The biggest problem right now is adjusting to Little’s coaching style and developing some confidence in their abilities.

In addition to Scarafia, Little expects key contributions from Andrew McDaniel on the inside, as well as Blayne Worman, Levi Hoehn, Clint Mathews and Kyle Whitmore. Worman and McDaniel will both be able to go inside and outside offensively, while Hoehn has been doing well in the preseason. Mathews and Whitmore are also looking good in practice and the reserves are responding well to the team’s new motion offense, primarily Elliott Lange and A.J. Eaton.

South Spencer and North Posey will be among the tougher teams on New Har-

Wildcat wrestlers, from Page C4 Cats need to face Mater Dei as a prospective Sectional opponent and it would be good to see them during the regular season.

“I think we do a pretty good job of preparing our kids to wrestle,” Gilpin said. “This (wrestling Mater Dei) will at least give us a chance. In the past, people seemed to think that Mater Dei would out-coach you if they saw your kids. That’s a chance I’m willing to take.”

Gilpin would rather see Mater Dei and be out-coached than not see them when it matters the most, in the Sectional.

In addition to the six-way, Mount Vernon will also participate in Mater Dei’s Holiday Class rather than make the long trek to Connersville over the holiday.

As for the Big Eight Conference, defending champion Jasper will be formidable and if the Cats want to win the title, they’ll have to go through Jasper.

“That’s our goal every year (winning the conference) when we start,” Gilpin said.

“We’ll just have to see how things fall. We’ve

got six or seven guys who will be battling for conference championships.” But Gilpin also knows that conference crowns aren’t won by individual champions, but by each wrestler scoring points and accumulating third and fourth-place finishes.

Gilpin just wants his team to go out and compete. He thinks the Cats have an experienced team with some promising underclassmen sprinkled in.

The coach also thinks that he has the individuals to advance as far as possible, given the right draw.

Mount Vernon was 20-5 last year, with their only losses to some of the area’s best teams, but they just got three to the state finals.

Only six or seven weight classes carried Mount Vernon last season. They have those outstanding wrestlers again this season, but if the other guys step up, the Wildcats could be very, very good.

Or they could be the same as last year.

They should better at the end of the year, however.

Lady Vikings, from Page C3 Despite losses in the team’s first two games, Stroud has liked what he has seen on the floor…at least part of the time.

“I feel good about the strides some of the girls have made,” he said.

Returning is a bumper crop of seniors led by last year’s leading scorer Nichole Perry.

Perry’s running mate in the backcourt last season, Alyssa Like, is enjoying freshman success at the college level in her first few games.

“Nichole plays a tremendous amount of basketball every summer,” Stroud said.

“She is definitely ready to play. She is always in great physical condition.”

But Perry could be the odd man out when it came to physical conditioning early in the practice season.

“We were in awful condition when we first started practicing and the girls knew it,” Stroud said. “I would say it will probably be a few games before we really get into game-playing condition.”

The girls spent a lot of time running and conditioning during the first few practices which could have put them a little behind from a coaching standpoint. But the season starts whether you are ready or not.

The second senior back this year is Katelyn Esche, who stepped up last year when All-Conference guard Olivia Eisterhold went down with a knee injury prior to the beginning of the season.

“Katelyn has continued to improve and we feel pretty solid with her,” Stroud said.

Another player who probably would have seen more action last year on a squad with less depth is junior Morgan Stierley.

“Morgan was basically battling for Olivia’s position last year and she has stepped up and has been playing really well,” Stroud said. “We feel really good about Morgan.

She is hitting the basket a lot better and is just more confident in her overall game.”

Inside, the Lady Vikings have three girls who could start in the remaining two positions. Kaitlynn Hermann, Lisa Garris, and

Kendall Ahrens should all see extensive playing time, with the two seniors (Garris and Ahrens) expected to be on the floor at the tip-off, at least early in the year.

“Any of them could start just as easy as the other two,” Stroud said. “Kendall played very little varsity last year and really has her head in the game this year and has made tremendous improvement. I hope her improvement shows up as much in the games as it has in practice.”

The team’s two tallest players, Garris and Herrmann, are expected to play a major role.

“Lisa started some for us last year and now that they know they have to play, they have all kind of stepped up and taken the responsibility on their shoulders,” Stroud said. “They have done it in practice and now it has to carry over into the games.”

“Rachel Rodgers was a freshman last year and had we made cuts, might have been one we would have thought about cutting but I’m so glad that didn’t happen,” Stroud said. “As a matter of fact, we thought she might even be fighting for a starting spot this year. She is, by far, the most improved this year. Her conditioning has improved and she has really gained some confidence.

She played a lot over the summer and she will play some varsity time this year.”

Stroud said his team is still looking for guards to come off the bench. There are at least four guards at the reserve level who will be fighting it out for those spots.

“We will play them at the jayvee level and just see who steps up,” Stroud said.

“It’s wide open.”

Stroud acknowledged that his team will go through some growing pains early in the year.

“We’ll go through those growing pains a little at first but by Christmas, we should be ready to go,” he said. “We need to be ready to make that run for the tournament. I think we have the girls who can get that done.

We’ll be ready.”

mony’s schedule, while all three of the Rappites’ prospective Sectional will provide a challenge.

“My hope is that they do better than last year (the Rappites were 12-9 last season under former coach Rusty Seymour). What I’m hoping to do is see that what we’re doing is trickling down to the lower levels.”

He’d like to see the team play for, and win, a Sectional championship, while also bettering the school record for wins in a season (13),

but most importantly, he wants the team to get better in time for the post season.

Little had no intention of coaching for a long time, but he’s been doing it for 27 years, directing the Pioneers’ freshman boys’ team and the varsity girls.

Little still resides in Boonville, where he teaches social studies at the high school. He has a son, Jason, who was a former wrestler at Boonville, lives in Oregon, and a daughter, Lucy, is a senior at USI. His wife,

Tedra, is a former teacher who works with an educational talent search firm in Evansville.

Little still lives in Boonville, but if he could, he’d move to New Harmony.

And he wants a golf cart.

Wynn is one of four assistants who will be helping Little with the Rappites this season. Former Rappite Cody Peerman will be working with the team, along with Joe Ettenshohn (one of Little’s ex-players) and Allen Buck.

Wildcat swimmers, from Page C4 not have swam before. The coach thinks they’re capable of swimming in those events, but they just have to step up in order to do that.

“The things we need to work on is sprints,” he said. “We lost a lot of sprinters this year.

We had a good group of senior sprinters last season. We have some people who haven’t done it before that we’re real excited about to see if they can rise to the occasion. “ It’s hard to see what Mount Vernon’s strengths and weaknesses will be, the coach added. Even among the sprinters. Kelsey Turner is back to compete in the backstroke, while All-American Erica McCormick will return in the individual events, while two of the four girls on an All-American relay team (McCormick and Huber) will also be back.

Amy Steele and Mary Klueh have been training hard and will fit in somewhere, it’s just not for certain where.

The lady Wet Cats are also looking for major contributions from the newcomers.

In addition to McCormick, Huber, Turner, Steel, Klueh and Isaac, the Lady Wet Cats will be looking for contributions from freshmen Samantha Reese, Melissa Lauren and Kasey Gerst, who will have to come in and replace Elizabeth Frye in her events (she’s matched Frye’s senior times as a frosh).

Emily Harris is looking good in the freestyle events, while Kendyl Bourne should do well in the individual medley after she and Harris both reached the Sectional finals last

season. Gabby Lauren (Melissa’s older sister) has been looking good in the butterfly and some of the freestyle events, while the seniors will be stepping up, with Huber swimming in the distance events, while Isaac will have some big shoes to fill in her events.

The Lady Wet Cats also have three solid divers in Katie McDonald, Allie Kershaw and Nicole Hawley.

But wait, there’s more.

“Molly Reynolds is going to be swimming somewhere,” Zoller said. “She has trained very hard and she’s going to be swimming somewhere. They we have a new swimmer, Kennedy Langhorne and she’s going to be swimming somewhere. A lot of question marks, a lot of sure things, but we’ve also got some slots to fill.”

Zoller doesn’t look for anyone to challenge Mount Vernon in this area, so he looks at the kind of competition his team will face at places like Indianapolis and Terre Haute as the most formidable. There are some good individuals at places like Castle and Jasper, but even with Mount Vernon’s reduced depth, they should still be stronger overall.

The question marks aren’t lowering Zoller’s expectations, either.

“As a team, I’m definitely looking to place in the top 20 at state,” Zoller said. “If things work out in some events, maybe finish in the top 10, but definitely finish in the top 20. Oh, and win the Sectional and Big Eight.”

Even if the team is just reloading.

Wildcats, from Page C6 team will lean on all of the varsity players at one time or another this season.

“I’m really pleased with the effort they’ve put out,” Wilsey said. “They’ve really dedicated themselves and on any given night, any of them could perform. Granted, there are some that are going to get the bulk of the playing time, but I’m pleased that they’ve adapted to my style of play and they run with it, so we’re hopeful It’s awfully early, but I’m hopeful and we’re healthy.”

The Cats were 7-17 last season and trying developing some confidence in the program is one thing Wilsey wants to work on.

“We need to work on how to win,” he said. “That’s something that hasn’t been a real strength at Mount Vernon, so just overall confidence. Obviously, we have to take care of the ball, we have to shoot it, we’re going to have to defense and we have to rebound it.

I think we have shooters, I think we have ball handlers, but I think we have to work on the defensive end of the ball. The big thing is can we get after it on the defensive end the way I’d like to?”

Wilsey would like to have shooters recognize where the right shots are and take them,

then get after it defensively, creating turnovers and disrupting the opposition, but he also feels that a good coach adapts to what the strength of his team is.

As for the opposition, Wilsey feels everyone on the Wildcats’ schedule will be tough.

“Washington, Jasper, obviously Princeton,” he said. “Princeton and Washington are your two past (Class 3A) state champions, Harrison, Bosse, Castle, Reitz, and North Posey’s obviously going to be hard, they beat us twice last year. And the Carmi Tournament is always tough.”

Who’s going to be Mount Vernon’s toughest competition?

Everybody, according to the coach.

Since he hasn’t seen all of the teams from last year, Wilsey has a hard time saying just how well he thinks Mount Vernon will do this season, but they competed well over the summer and he feels they can compete with everyone on the schedule.

In other words, he hopes the effort will be there, just like it’s been in practice so far.

Wilsey is back in coaching after 10 years, when he was the Wildcats’ reserve coach under Mark Tovey.

Vikings, from Page C6 “All three of those have to improve their scoring,” Wadsworth said. “That’s just a natural progression that you should see from year to year. Nick is a very versatile play who showed us throughout the summer that he has the potential to be one of the better all-around players on the schedule.”

One of the question marks on this year’s team is Cameron Calvert. The bulky 6-foot-2 forward has been riddled with injuries over the past two seasons and has spent very little time playing at full capacity in any sport due to the injuries.

“Cameron hasn’t played basketball since March,” Wadsworth said. “He had the shoulder injury and then the finger injury during football. In the long run, that could be a positive for us because we have played 19 games in the summer without him and had lots of success. He is the Wild Card and is the added bonus we get. He will be the guy we count on

to guard the other team’s best player.”

Eric Wargel is a legitimate 6-foot-6 player who has proven his ability from the outside throughout the summer.

“We have challenged him to get to the glass and get some easy put-back baskets and use that height to his advantage,” Wadsworth said.

Just as last season, Wadsworth wants this team to be known as a team that plays tough, physical defense and a team that makes it tough for other teams to get to the basket.

“Nick Neidig has grown two inches since last year and we saw throughout the football season that he can be a key component within a gameplan,” Wadsworth said of the lanky sophomore.

Much like the Lady Vikings, the boys will open the season with a tough match-up right off the bat, traveling to Mount Vernon for the opener.

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Members of the North Posey freshman cheer team are C. Knepper, R. Bretz, M. Hildebrandt, H. Seng, and L. Calvert.

Members of the New Harmony basketball cheerleading Squad are, front row: Hayleigh Hatch, Jordyn Miller, and Sandra Hall. Back Row: Stacia Hempfling, Hannah Williams, Samantha Ricketts, and Andrea Smotherman.

Members of the New Harmony School basketball team are, in front, Jordyn Miller, Annelise Brown, Mackenzie Atkins, and Kimberlyn Weaver. In back are Joanmarie Spillane, Kendall Wilson, Terri Baize, Jessica Deckard-Mills, Shawna Baize, and coach Jason Wilson (not pictured Coach Jim Atkins)

Members of the New Harmony sixth grade team are, in front. Dillon Farrar, Levi Ricketts, Ryan Blackwell, and Jonah Blevins. In the back row are Coach Bill Loveridge, Brock Morris, Tyler Wright, and volunteer Coach Wesley Scherzinger

Members of the New Harmony School boys’fifth grade team are Wyatt Lyke, Dillon Farrar, Hunter Alkire, Levi Ricketts, and Dylan Owen. In the middle row are DJ Peerman, Johnathon Webber, Dayne Morris, and Ty Wright. In back are Coaches Bill Loveridge and Volunteer Coach Wesley Scherzinger

Members of the North Posey Junior High School seventh grade cheerleaders are, in front, Olivea Glase, Jer-Ann Neuffer. In back are Miranda Johnson, Courtney Beck, and Brittany Ellison. Photo by Dave Pearce

Members of the North Posey Junior High School eighth grade cheerleading squad are, in front, Hope Craft and Summer Cox. In back are Emma Jennings, Madi Butler, and Abby Compton. Photo by Dave Pearce

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