Ella is a 2-year-old female black mixed-breed with pretty mottled chest coloring! She was transferred to VHS from Evansville Animal Care & Control when VHS had available kennel space. Ella’s adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Get details at www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt!
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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THE “DOCTOR OF CUISINE”
THE “DOCTOR OF CUISINE”
by Dr. Dan Adams
 ARTICHOKE HEAVEN
Growing up outside of Boston, I was often offered a leaf or two of my parents’ hot artichokes with heavy Hollandaise sauce. I hated them. After working hard for four summers as a ditch digger and Coke-a-Cola, vacation replacement driver, I finally got out of college and into medical school. My incredible parents decided, rather than work that summer, I should go to Europe for almost three months on a shoestring. Their impeccable logic was that I would never be that free from responsibility ever again; they were right.
Thus one hot August day, I found myself wandering down the Rue de Dragon in Paris, looking for lunch. Sitting down at a small table in a no-name diner, I saw artichaut vert froid (cold, green artichoke) on the menu. Intrigued, I asked in French what kind of sauce accompanied the dish. The kind lady laughed and said one used “what is right in front of you… olive oil, vinegar, and mustard!†  The resulting hors d’oeuvre was delicious, and it began my love affair with this simple dish. The below recipe is my tinkering with it over decades.
Cooking Artichokes
Trim the base of each choke above the first leave level. Trim the top to get into the choke. Loosen the center leaves of choke. Fill a BIG pot with water and place chokes in the same w/o touching the sides of the pot. Add spices…my choice Basil, Spanish paprika & Oregano… in the water and straight into the top of choke. Add a shot of cooking wine… I use Sangria… to the water AND into the top of the choke. Boil for 55 minutes. Drain upside down until cool. Wrap in foil and refrigerate until serving.
Sauce a la Parisienne
Equal parts Olive Oil & light-colored vinegar… I often use Rice Wine vinegar. Add Honey Mustard to taste and sauce thickness to coat choke leaves. Add your own spices. Vigorously shake in a plastic container.  refrigerate until needed.
FOOTNOTE
CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES OF DR. DAN ADAMS-MD
City Councilman At-Large Evansville, IN  2008-2015.  Evansville City Council Vice-President 2011, 2013 & 2014. Evansville City Council President 2015.
Shining Light Medical Business Consultants Evansville, IN. Â President-Owner 2002 to present
Ohio Valley HeartCare Evansville, IN.  President & Chief of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgical Section 1996 – 1999
Cardiovascular Surgery Inc. Evansville, IN.  President, Adult CVT Surgeon    1982 – 1995
Western Montana Clinic Missoula, MT.  Adult CVT Surgeon 1975 – 1982
EDUCATION
MD- Harvard Medical School, 1965
 B.A., American Studies – Pre Med, Yale University, 1961
Phillips Academy, Andover, MA, 1957
MILITARY SERVICE
Commander, USNR, 7/73 – 7/79
Naval Reserve Unit, Missoula, MT 9/75 – 7/79
Marine Reserve Battalion Surgeon, 1st BR 23MAR4th MARDIVFMF USMCR, Houston, TX 8/-73 – 6/74, Created Pilot Teaching Program with BenTaub Hospital Emergency Room For OJT of USN Corpsmen
Staff Thoracic Surgeon, Pensacola Naval Hospital, Pensacola, FL, 8/72 – 6/73, Team partner in creating pilot PROMIS System.
Ship’s Surgeon, USS John F. Kennedy, CVA 67, Atlantic/Mediterranean Cruise, 7/71 – 8/72, Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for Professional Excellence.
CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
One of five individuals on the original YMCA Board that first brought soccer to Missoula, MT in 1975
For the enjoyment of over 1000+ children & their families within 4 years
Member of Evansville Regional Airport Board 2004-2005
Evansville Northside Kiwanis Club, Board & Foundation Member 2004-2008
Mentor Indiana –2004
ISMA 2005 Physician Community Service Award Nominee
Evansville Port Authority Board 2005
Boys & Girls Club Devotee & Soccer Coach
Volunteer Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery,
Indiana University Medical School–Evansville Community Advisory Committee 2010- Present
Area Health Education Committee Forming Committee 2007- present
Indiana Reports More Than 1,800 New COVID-19 Cases, A Single-Day Record
Indiana Reports More Than 1,800 New COVID-19 Cases, A Single-Day Record
By Erica Irish
TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana state health officials reported a surge in cases and 19 new deaths related to the COVID-19 pandemic Friday as the state proceeds with Stage 5 of its reopening plan.
The Indiana State Department of Health added 1,832 new cases to its public dashboard Friday, an all-time daily high since the department began posting cases in the spring.
Cases have been on a steady increase this week, and so have hospitalizations and deaths.
An average of 1,056 people has been hospitalized related to COVID-19 over the last seven days, for example, the highest average since June 2 when much of the state was under a partial shutdown order issued by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
In all, the state has confirmed 131,493 cases of COVID-19 since March 6 and 3,534 deaths since March 13. Indiana’s seven-day positivity rate for all tests, including repeats, is at 5.1%, while the seven-day positivity rate for unique, individual tests is at 9.3%.
At a press briefing Wednesday — the first without Holcomb since the first reported COVID-19 case touched Indiana in March — Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said Indiana’s hospitals are better equipped now than they were in the spring to handle a surge in cases.
Later in the day, Box appeared with Holcomb at a brief event on Facebook, where she presented much of the same information from earlier in the day. They did not take questions from the press and expressed optimism in the reopening plan while urging Hoosiers to continue practicing measures like physical distancing and mask-wearing.
On Friday, Holcomb told reporters he is still comfortable with Stage 5 but noted he doesn’t want to make long-term predictions for what might happen next. He again urged citizens to do what they can control — wear masks and distance when necessary — to help slow the spread.
“We take it day by day and week by week. There are a lot of factors that go into what we do,†Holcomb said. “It’s the balance of lives and our livelihoods.â€
Dr. Woody Myers, the Democratic contender for Indiana governor and a former state health commissioner, criticized the move to Stage 5. He argued Friday’s numbers are further reason for the state to pull back on reopening.
“Two weeks after Gov. Holcomb recklessly moved Indiana into Stage 5 and despite public health experts warning the pandemic was rapidly resurging, I am now calling on the Governor to take action to save Hoosier lives,†Myers said in a statement Friday. “Gov. Holcomb’s current plan is clearly moving us in the wrong direction as many of the 1,832 new cases and 19 deaths today were, sadly, preventable.â€
Under Stage 5 of Indiana’s “Back on Track†reopening plan, restaurants, bars and similar venues can operate at full capacity. A statewide mask mandate remains in effect for individuals older than age 8 when in indoor spaces and outdoors where social distancing isn’t possible until Oct. 17. Local governments have the authority to choose what to enforce, however, and there is no state penalty for a person who chooses not to follow the mask mandate.
The Indiana State Department of Health is scheduled to hold another press briefing Wednesday, Oct. 14 to discuss COVID-19 updates. Daily reports are available at the online COVID-19 dashboard.
FOOTNOTE; Erica Irish is the 2020 Russell Pulliam student editor for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
The First Oktoberfest Had Its Origins In Munich
The First Oktoberfest Had Its Origins In Munich
submitted by Ron Riecken
WevansvilleThe first Oktoberfest had its origins in Munich on this date in 1810. The occasion was a royal wedding.
Ludwig, Crown Prince of Bavaria, was marrying Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen, and the royal couple wanted to invite all of Munich to their wedding reception. They threw a parade and a huge party in the field outside the city gates, culminating in a horse race. The citizens of Munich had such a good time that they decided to repeat the horse races at the same time the following year.
On the first anniversary of the royal wedding, the organizers added an agricultural show, to bring attention to the Bavarian farming industry. The horse races are no longer held these days, but the agricultural show remains a big part of Oktoberfest in Bavaria.
Over the years, attractions have been added to the celebration: in 1818, organizers brought in a carousel and a couple of swings. They also set up a few modest beer stands. By the end of the century, the little stands had been replaced by huge beer tents and halls, sponsored by German breweries, and the carousel had grown into a full-fledged fair. In 1885, the beer tents were lit with electric lights for the first time.
The Oktoberfest was canceled on a few notable occasions during the 19th century — usually because of war or disease. In 1933, the swastika replaced the flag of Bavaria, and the festival was canceled for the duration of World War II. And in 1980, a bomb planted in a trash can by a right-wing extremist killed 13 people and wounded more than 200. And, unsurprisingly, it has been canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
REPUBLICAN JOE KIEFER IS OUR CHOICE FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL
REPUBLICAN JOE KIEFER IS OUR CHOICE FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 13, 2020
The City-County Observer is pleased to announce that we are recommending that Republican Joe Kiefer be re-elected to the Vanderburgh County Council.
Joe is an extremely competent leader with a repetition of being a fair-minded person. He’s very open, friendly, and honest.
Joe Kiefer served as an Evansville City Councilman from 2000-2007. In 2008 he was appointed President of the Evansville Economic Development Commission by former Democrat Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel.
During his tenure with the Evansville City Council, Mr. Kiefer served on numerous committees including Finance, Salary Review, and the Area Plan Commission. He sponsored the Homestead Tax Exemption resolution and voted to extend the Homestead Tax Credit every year.
Joe served as Vice President of the County Council in 2018 and was elected President of County Council in 2019.
Joe Kiefer believes in the true representation of the people. His objective as a public servant has always been to listen to the people and do their will. He wants the people he represents to be informed and included in decisions that will affect their daily lives. His philosophy is to best represent his constituents’ wishes regardless of his personal feelings or ideas on any given matter.
Kiefer also stated that “his experience in commercial real estate has taught him what companies are looking for when considering Evansville as a home. According to Kiefer, we need to be more open-minded as a community. Too many times we give people “no†for an answer just because that’s how it’s always been. A positive attitude, an open mind for improving government, and a little humility seem to be Mr, Kiefer’s recipe for the successful progression of our community.
Vanderburgh County Councilman Joe Kiefer is a well-educated and well-rounded creative thinker with ample experience in local government. He has a proven track record of positive leadership.
As a member of the Vanderburgh County Council, he served as a Liaison or Board Member: Health Department, Supt of County Buildings, Drug & Alcohol Deferral, Building Commission, Weights and Measures, and the Old Courthouse Foundation.
Other Public Service organization that Mr. Kiefer is involved in are St. Benedict Cathedral Finance Committee, Annual Co-host with John Dunn Right To Life event, member of the Chamber of Commerce of SW Indiana, member of the Southwest Indiana Association of REALTORS, International Council of Shopping Centers and the Indiana Board of Commercial Realtors.
We respectfully ask that you consider casting your vote for Vanderburgh County Councilmen Joe Kiefer(R) in the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election because has earned the right to serve another 4-year term on this most prestigious elected position.
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City of Evansville Awarded 2020 Green Community of the Year
City of Evansville Awarded 2020 Green Community of the Year
The City of Evansville received the 2020 Green Community of the Year Award from Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim).
At last week’s virtual Ideas Summit, Aim recognized Evansville’s comprehensive effort to develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP) with the assistance of the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute.
The CAP will create immediate, lasting benefits for Evansville, including strengthened economic development, improved air quality, and reduced waste.
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke is directing the plan’s development, supported by IU Resilience Cohort extern Carolyn Townsend, a dual master’s degree student at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and Timothy Weir.
“Engaging Southwest Indiana residents and seeking their input has been vital throughout the development process,” said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. “Our team conducted a comprehensive community engagement campaign that employed a public survey, virtual town hall meetings, and a website and social media to gather community input.”
More than 1,800 people participated in the Public Survey. Nearly 200 people participated in one of eight Virtual Town Hall meetings. The team is also conducting 10 dedicated town hall sessions in partnership with corporations and civic groups, including the Evansville Chapter of the NAACP, Berry Global and the Southwest Indiana Chamber to the Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville, Leadership Everyone, Wesselman Nature Society, and Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library.
Once completed, the CAP will build upon the City’s ongoing efforts to be a greener, sustainable community.
Those efforts include:
Solar panels installed at city facilities including Swonder Ice Arena, C.K. Newsome Community Center, and Howell Wetlands Conservation Station. The Evansville Water & Sewer Utility (EWSU) completed a 200,000-kilowatt solar array off Campground Road earlier this year. City is leasing space at the Oak Hill Cemetery for a Vectren solar array project.
Electric Vehicle Charging stations – free to the public – installed at public Downtown parking garages.
EWSU captures methane during its wastewater treatment process, which is used to fuel generators to provide electricity to the facility.
City streetlights and traffic signals are being converted to LEDs.
The Wesselman Woods Nature Center is LEED Gold certified, and The Ford Center is LEED Silver certified.
EWSU continues its curbside recycling program. The recycling program started in 1994.
Trail extensions continue for the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage. The Mid Levee Corridor Greenway opened in October 2019. The city also has along-term regional bicycle and pedestrian plan.
The Evansville Department of Urban Forestry was established in 2001. Evansville has been a Tree City USA Community since 2000, celebrating 20 years in 2020.
Within the Evansville Gateway Project/Hoosier Heritage Roadside Program, over 8,500 native grasses and wildflowers were planted on a median on U.S. 41. The program marked the first time that the Indiana Department of Transportation utilized a structured plug planting method and Department of Corrections inmates to grow the plants.
Mayor Winnecke created Clean Evansville in 2012. The goal of the initiative is to involve the entire community in picking up trash, as well as targeting specific areas for clean-up on a monthly basis. The program was highlighted by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in its Best Practices and has been replicated by Akron, Ohio.
FOOTNOTE: The Aim Awards Program honors communities and individuals for outstanding achievement, successful innovation, and steady leadership in municipal government.Â
The Green Community of the Year Award highlights a community that has gone above and beyond with green practices in the areas of procurement and municipal operations.
Evansville received the award in 2009, 2012, 2013 and 2018.
WHAT IS THE POWER OF 3?
Every electrical contractor that is part of Southern Indiana Electrical Contractors is backed by the Power of 3. What is the Power of 3? It’s three organizations that maintain a strict code of excellence, which ensures you get the highest quality workmanship on any project. Those organizations are the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC). When you choose to work with the Power of 3, you have the best electrical talent in Southern Indiana at your disposal.
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
NECA CONTRACTORS ARE THE EXPERTS AT THE TOP OF THEIR FIELD.
They know the latest technology. They take the time to understand your business’s unique needs – and they find innovative solutions to meet them.
NECA contractors hold the same high standards for superior performance that you have, and NECA contractors deliver the quality results you rely on.
NECA contractors employ the best, most reliable workforce in the industry. They will get your job done right the first time, on time, without disrupting your business.
NECA is dedicated to enhancing the industry through innovative research, performance standards, progressive labor relations, and workforce recruiting and training.
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE BENEFITS THE CUSTOMER
NECA contractors set industry standards for traditional electrical systems, as well as newer integrated systems. They develop engineered solutions to meet existing and emerging customer needs. They also lead the industry in the practical application of new technologies.
- These contractors help you use energy more efficiently and help you employ green energy.
- These contractors help you to be able to better use your technology.
- These contractors allow you to use electrical power the way you want to use it.
- These contractors are bonded and insured. This protects you and your projects and minimizes risk.
- These contractors employ the highest level of talent in the industry to solve problems, bring ideas and apply electrical solutions and technologies for customers.
Choosing the right electrical contractor makes all the difference. You want the NECA difference. Â Get A Contractor
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
WE DELIVER PERFORMANCE.
Performance-oriented people call on us for their businesses and their homes. We are in an information and technology age and performance matters more than ever before.
The IBEW maintains the electrical talent that delivers performance.
- We ensure that the electrical talent completing your project is educated trained for your project, its efficiency, its safety, and its outcome.
- Along with NECA, we back the infrastructure of the best electrical training in the world, which produces electrical talent that can deliver performance.
These are the professionals. They are career professionals. This is not just something they are doing over the summer or until they can get a better job. This is a life-long career. They are educated trained to be able to have a lifelong career. They showcase their skills and their talents in every project. You, the customer, get a job well done in every aspect.
 SAFETY IS ALWAYS A PRIORITY
Safety is in the fabric of all of our education and training. It is imperative that our electricians remain safe for their well-being and for the well-being of customers. Electricity is something that is often taken for granted by the general public. The power that runs our world is never taken for granted by our electricians. They make sure you can use the power the way you want to use it and be safe at all times. You have a safe environment to live and work in.
 YOUR DOLLAR GOES FARTHER
Your project is done right the first time. You don’t have the extra costs and aggravation that come with other electricians not really knowing how to execute your project. Our electricians fundamentally understand what it’s going to take for your project to be successful and how to efficiently apply electrical power, green energy and technology systems. Hiring the right electricians the first time will save you money and aggravation.
Your project is completed efficiently. These are the electrical professionals that, because of their education, training, and experience, can get your project done in fewer hours than other electricians while doing better work. This saves you money overall and ensures that your project doesn’t get drawn out.
 YOUR OVERALL EXPERIENCE IS BETTER
In partnership with NECA, we can design and build electrical and green energy systems according to your direction or specs, and we bring ideas and solve problems when you need us. You can count on us to always be the professionals to help you use electrical power and green energy the way you want to use it.
LEADING THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY AND SETTING STANDARDS
We have led the electrical industry in education and training for electrical workers for over70 years.
- We maintain the largest library of educational materials for the electrical industry.
- We bring a new level of education to the classroom and can train students better than any other curriculum available.
- Together with IBEW and NECA, we have developed uniform standards that are adopted and used nationwide to select and train thousands of qualified men and women each year.
A CURRICULUM ROOTED IN REALITY, NOT ACADEMIC THEORY
Our instructors are experts in their fields. They have been there, done that and are still doing it. They are not typical professors in the gilded cages of academia teaching what is supposed to work. Our experts teach from experience. They have a fundamental understanding of the structures and applications of electrical and energy systems.
Students have an incredible advantage because they are able to understand the nuances of what works, what doesn’t, and why.
A CORE CURRICULUM
Every region requires specific, unique skills from electricians. This Southern Indiana region requires specific skills for the market demands of customers. Our core curriculum allows electrical students to become well-rounded while being able to specialize in this region of the country. We educate and train students for these unique demands by offering core and advances studies.
