Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine
(Week of 20 July 2015)
GIT ’ER DONE!
If you need something important done properly and fast, ask a person with too much to do already. I called my friend Becky Higgins who, among many other volunteer duties, is President of the Posey County Historical Society. I do not know why such public-spirited people as Becky give so much of their time, talent and financial resources, but I sure am glad they do.
When the City of Mt. Vernon generously decided to return the beautiful antique courthouse furnishings to the county, I called Becky who had started planning the restoration before I called. She told me it is on the Society’s agenda for the next meeting.
The City will have the judge’s bench, the attorney’s podium, the bar (railing) and three pews at the new city work area where they will need to be repaired, reconstructed, refinished and then moved to and installed in the courthouse. Posey County historian, Ray Kessler, says that’s where they used to be. I agree and postulate they were originally installed in the 1817 Springfield, Posey County Courthouse.
Should you wish to help Becky and the Society with this project I encourage you to contact them. Perhaps you can repair or refinish fine oak furniture, or maybe, help move and install it or a contribution that’s always appreciated,
“Bread is made for laughter and wine gladdens life and MONEY answers everything.â€
Ecclesiastes, Ch. 10, v. 19.
Thank you! 
