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OCTOBER 12, 2010 • PAGE A5
RETROSPEC RETROSPECT Pages of the Past compiled by Tammy Bergstrom 10 YEARS AGO, October 10, 2000
25 YEARS AGO, October 9, 1985
Nearly 2,000 volunteers worked to complete the build of the new Imagination Station playground in Mount Vernon. Daniel Watzlavik, the son of Paul and Holly Watzlavik, got the honors of cutting the ribbon to open the playground. Ginnie Mulkey, longtime employee of the Posey County News passed away on October 8. Agape Family Ministries has obtained permission to begin building a new 60 X 120foot facility at 5529 Industrial Road in Mount Vernon. New Harmony will be hosting their Scots in Harmony celebration, a family festival celebrating New Harmony’s ties with Scotland. The winners of the Poseyville Kiwanis’ Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition include Chris Seibert, Brandon Spahn, Jordan Redman, Brandon Craig, Jason Warford, Dalton Elpers, Ryan Schmitt, Nicholas Schmitt, Matt Cheshire, Bryce Pearson, Blaine Davis, Kent Schmitt, Dwayne Barton, and Kris Taylor.
Andrea Hoehn, the five year old daughter of Cindy and Francis Hoehn was chosen as the 1985 Poseyville Harvest Day Little Miss. Over fortyfour bikers from the North Posey area participated in the St. Jude Children’s Hospital Bike-a-thon. A total of $3,200 was raised. Mr. and Mrs. William Moore of Cynthiana recently returned home following a short trip to the Smoky Mountains. While there, they enjoyed watching the Archie Campbell Hee Haw Show. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Cawthon of Poseyville are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn to Joel Edward Stoll of Washington, Indiana. The Lady Vikings volleyball team has won its very first Boonville Tourney. Their win also marked the first time a North Posey volleyball team has defeated Boonville.
Out n’ About
50 YEARS AGO, October 14, 1960 Steve Redman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Redman of Poseyville, will receive the Eagle Award in a ceremony Sunday evening at Saint Paul’s Methodist Church. Poseyville Elementary School PTA will be hosting a community Halloween party. There will be food, balloons, and lots of activities including bobbing for apples, a fish pond, and a cake walk. Harold “Socks” Krietenstein, an unofficial movie reviewer for the News strongly recommends the new movie, Ben Hur. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Effinger are in Miami, Florida this week attending the Veterans of World War I National Convention. WTVW, Channel 7 will be presenting the very first teacher’s meeting by open circuit TV. Area teachers will be able At top, Randy and Lilly Pease entertain as, at top, right, Caroline Williams and her to listen to the discussions mother Jean Groves enjoy the music at the first New Harmony Community picnic held Satin their own buildings. urday. Just above, several of the town’s faithful enjoy the event. Photos by Dave Pearce
By Jesse Butler
I was surprised to hear that my only son, Billy Ray had been taken to St. Mary’s Hospital Tuesday morning, October 5 for a checkup and was found to have two arteries in bad conditions. One was 100% blocked and the other was 80% blocked. He stayed the night at the hospital and had open heart surgery at 6:00a Wednesday. Norma Sue and all of his children were there and three of my daughters were there during surgery. As of Sunday night he was improved after a fever on Saturday. If things go well he should be home about Wednesday. Our prayers are for a complete recovery. My nephew Doris E. Butler had open heart surgery in December 1988 when he was about 58 years and 8 months old. I had open heart surgery February 6, 1989, after having a heart attack on January 31, on my granddaughter Jaley’s fifth birthday at her party. I was 75 years and 8 months old. Billy Ray was 68 years and 2 months old when he had his surgery. However, Billy did not have a heart attack, but could have easily had one had he not had the surgery. Kenny Davis, of North of Poseyville was in the hospital with open heart surgery at the same time as I was. So far as I know he is still doing well. Heart attacks and cancer are the two most common causes of death, so it is important to keep a close check on both. Elsewhere, my daughter Janet in Oklahoma called me to see how I was getting along and she is very good to keep in touch with me. Tuesday, September 28, I went to Owensville to see my sister-in-law Lorena Wilder and we went to Ft. Branch for the evening meal.
My daughter Janet called me Wednesday, September 29. They are all doing well. It was Thursday, September 30 that Billy Ray was here for a brief visit. Also, on this day, Frankie and Sue Mauck from Venice, FL had called to tell me they had sold their home of 23 years in Venice, FL and are moving into a condominium there in Venice as he is trying to cut down on some activities such as lawn care and minor house repairs. We wish them well. They are my brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Janet called me both Friday and Saturday. They are all well there in Coweta. I was invited Friday, October 1 to come to Farmersville School to talk to the elementary school students about my long life and all the changes that have occurred. Judith Thompson, my daughter, is one of the teachers there. We had a great time and I have been asked now to go back soon and show my puzzles and tricks at another meeting. After being there, I went on to Bill and Judith’s home where several of our families met to eat and visit. Sunday, I was in church at Poseyville Christian and then went home for dinner and in the afternoon I got a call from Janet. I also got a phone call Monday and Tuesday from Janet. Wednesday, Rev. Doris called me about Billy’s surgery and to put him on the prayer chain. Thursday, October 7, I got calls from both Janet and my sister Peggy in Florida. Friday, October 8 Dora Marie Baker called me to check on Billy. Janet, Jesse Montgomery, and
Bonnie all called me on this day. In the afternoon, I went to Mt. Vernon and Jesse Montgomery took me to St. Mary’s Hospital to see Billy. Norma Sue and Billie Sue were there to be with Billy and while we were there Brett Butler’s wife, Haley came to see Billy. Back in Mt. Vernon several of our families gathered at Betty and Jesse’s home to enjoy the evening meal and visitation. Saturday, October 4 I talked to Judy by phone and also to Jerry and Lois Mauck in South Gate, MI. I was in Owensville Saturday and Lorena Wilder and I went to Ft. Branch to Dairy Queen to eat and enjoy a ride through the country side. Sunday, October 10 I was in church at the Poseyville Christian where we all enjoyed the message, the choir and Jane Montgomery on the piano. It was reported that Linda Kepley, the organist had fallen and her arm is in a sling, but she said she will be here next Sunday to play anyway. Sunday afternoon I went to New Harmony Healthcare for our church services there and I visited many residents and friends while there. Poseyville gas price as of Sunday night was $2.85 9/10 per gallon. Poseyville’s past two weeks rainfall, the only rain we had was .12” on Satuday, October 2. Please be in the church of your choice each Sunday. You are always welcome at the Poseyville Christian Church at 10:30 a.m. on the corner of Main and Cale Streets in Poseyville.
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CAKE INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter or shortening 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1-1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. baking powder 4 c. course chopped apples CARAMEL GLAZE INGREDIENTS 1/3 c. butter 3/4 c. brown sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 3 Tablespoons Milk 1/2 c. Pecans Coconut Shavings (Optional)
DIRECTIONS FOR CAKE 1. Blend sugar, butter, eggs, salt and vanilla. Add flour, cinnamon, soda and baking powder. Fold in apples. 2. Pour in a greased and floured 9 x 12 pan 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. DIRECTIONS FOR GLAZE 4. While the cake is baking, bring the glaze ingredients (butter, brown sugar, salt and milk) to a boil and continue to boil for 1 minute. 5. Remove from heat, then add 3/4 tsp. vanilla and 1/2 c. Pecans. 6. Spread immediately on the cake while warm. Coconut may also be added as part of glaze.
October 12 - Ken Meyer, Tom Smith, Jim Hull, Andy Granderson, Alicia Delong, Austin Orth October 13 - Pat Hull, Rachel Jennings, John Williams and Dakota Koontz October 14 - Clerissa East, Gayla Renshaw, Nancy Shephard, Jeffery L. Miracle, Jake Sturgell, Dalton Pollard October 15 - Jason Wilson, J.C. Charest, Joe Fickas, Rick Russell, Carol Orth, Fred McGrew October 16 - Susan Hidbrader, Ryan Elizabeth Huck, Todd Powers, Alec J. Werry, Dottie Isbell, Amanda Conyers, Jennifer Rhoades, Jessica Campbell, Ashlee Williams, Phillis Wasson October 17 - Jo Nell Briant, Whitney Espenlaub, Melissa Whitney October 18 - Ivan Alsop, Kelli Schlarmann, Stacy Muncy, Glenn Scherzinger, Verda Meyers, Shawn Burks, Vickie Straw 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.
On Nov. 2, 2010, Your Vote & Support Would Be Greatly Appreciated For Democratic Candidate
E. ALAN
BLACKBURN Posey County Council District II
• A lifelong resident of Posey County. • Son of the late Elmer J. and Allie Belle Blackburn. • A 38-year employee of Countrymark Refinery. • Married to Teresa, and we have three sons, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. • Posey County Landowner. • Vice-President of Council for past three years. • Will continue to represent District II with dignity and will continue to attend all Council meetings. • Will continue to work hard for the citizens of Posey County and do my part to see that your tax dollars are not wasted and are spent wisely. Paid for by Blackburn for County Council. Teresa K. Blackburn, Treasurer.