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Obituary Of Gordon Harrell Bennett

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Gordon Harrell Bennett, 69, of Evansville, Indiana died on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. He was born on December 6, 1949 in Munich, Germany to James and Ehren (Foster) Bennett.

Gordon was a beloved husband and father. He enjoyed anything computer related, collecting model cars, and was an avid reader. He served in the U.S. Army from 1974-1994 (Retired). Gordon worked for Computer Sciences Corporation from 1994-2001, the U.S. Census Bureau from 2005-2010, and the Town of Newburgh from 2012-present.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stephen Foster Bennett; sisters-in-law, Linda Keliipaakaua and Theresa Daugherty; and nephew, Craig Moore.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Jo (Wargel) Bennett; daughter, Theresa Hesse (Joshua) of Circle Pines, MN; son, Adam Bennett (Breanne Nelson) of Spring Creek, NC; sister-in-law, Sarah Bennett of Slidell, LA; sister- and brothers-in-law, David Wargel (Carol) and Ronald Wargel of Wadesville, IN, Donna Moore (Barry) and James Wargel of Evansville, IN, William Keliipaakaua of Salt Lake City, UT and Greg Daugherty of Evansville, IN

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Sts. Mary and John Catholic Parish with Fr. Benny Chacko officiating. Friends may visit Friday 3-7 p.m. at Alexander East Chapel. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul or the food pantry at Sts. Mary and John Parish.

  • FAMILY

  • Mary Jo Bennett, Wife
  • Theresa Hesse (Joshua), Daughter
  • Adam Bennett (Breanne Nelson), Son
  • Sarah Bennett, Sister-in-law
  • David Wargel (Carol), Brother-in-law
  • Ronald Wargel, Brother-in-law
  • Donna Moore (Barry), Sister-in-law
  • James Wargel, Brother-in-law
  • William Keliipaakaua, Brother-in-law
  • Greg Daugherty, Brother-in-law
  • James Bennett, Father (deceased)
  • Ehren Bennett, Mother (deceased)

Obituary Of Mary Ann Walther

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Evansville – Mary Ann (Lenn) Walther, 64, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 17th, at Columbia Health Care. She was born on February 21, 1955 in Evansville, IN.

Mary loved flea markets, yard sales, fishing, cooking and most of all swimming. When Mary was younger, she enjoyed motorcycles and riding on the Harley with her husband, Larry. She also spent many years traveling over-the-road with Larry who was a truck driver. She would always tell stories about their experiences on the road. Mary adored music, her favorites being Elvis and Hank Williams, Jr. She was devoted to her son, John. He was the joy of her life.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mae Lenn; father and mother-in-law, Elmer and Dorothy Walther and sister-in-law, Mary Kay Fulton.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Larry Walther; son, John Walther (Brandi); grandsons, Axten Walther and Logan Sisk; brothers-in-law, Jim Walther (Janice) and James O. Fulton; nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Bobby Cox with burial to follow at Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Columbia Health Care and Heart to Heart Hospice for all of their wonderful care.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

Obituary Of Lilly Fowler VanWinkle

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Obituary Of Lilly Fowler VanWinkle
Lilly Fowler VanWinkle, 99, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. She was born on April 24, 1920, in Evansville, Indiana to the late Elzie & Nora (Cook) Bledsoe.

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church for over 60 years. Lilly enjoyed bowling, traveling, fishing, and was an enthusiastic basketball fan, of the Evansville Aces and U.K. Wildcats. She always enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Lilly loved life, God, her family and friends and her little dog, Haley.

Lilly was preceded in death by her late husband of 33 years, Willard Fowler; her husband of 22 years, Earl VanWinkle; son, Larry Higdon; sister, Martha Thrasher; and brother, David Bledsoe.

She is survived by her son, Steve Fowler (Susan) of Newburgh, IN; and grandchildren, Stacy Fowler of Henderson, KY and Lesly Fowler of Newburgh, IN; lots of nieces and nephews; stepson, Rip VanWinkle (Peggy) and family; and Sandra Snyder (Darryl) and family.

The family would like to thank Walnut Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center and Heart to Heart Hospice for their loving care.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Alexander East Chapel officiated by Dr. Tim Hobbs with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit on Thursday from 11 am – 1 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, Humane Society or the animal shelter of your choice.

  • FAMILY

  • Steve Fowler (Susan), Son
  • Stacy Fowler, Grandchild
  • Lesly Fowler, Grandchild
  • Rip VanWinkle (Peggy), Stepson
  • Sandra Snyder (Darryl), Stepdaughter
  • Willard Fowler, Husband (deceased)
  • Earl VanWinkle, Husband (deceased)
  • Larry Higdon, Son (deceased)
  • Martha Thrasher, Sister (deceased)
  • David Bledsoe, Brother (deceased)
  • and many nieces and nephews

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Early offense gives Welch, Otte

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After scoring four unanswered runs in the last two innings on Tuesday, the Evansville Otters scored four runs after the first two innings on Wednesday, going on to win 5-2 on the road against the Southern Illinois Miners.

With the win, the Otters clinched a series win to set up an opportunity for a road sweep Thursday.

 

Evansville scored their first tally in the top of the first inning, getting a single by Keith Grieshaber, who would come around to score two batters later off an RBI double by Elijah MacNamee.

 

In the top of the second inning, the Otters struck for three runs against Miners starter Andrew Bernstein.

 

Mike Rizzitello got into scoring position with a double, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and scored on an RBI single by Tanner Wetrich.

 

A single from David Cronin put runners on the corners. Wetrich scored from third on an RBI single from Grieshaber.

 

Ryan Long followed with a consecutive single to score Cronin and put the Otters ahead 4-0.

 

Otters starter Jake Welch had the run support he needed, retiring nine of his first 11 batters.

 

Welch faced a little adversity in the fourth as the Miners forced the bases loaded with two outs. A walk to Joe Duncan scored Jamey Smart, but Welch stopped the bleeding there with a strikeout to strand the bases loaded.

 

Bernstein would pitch six innings, allowing four runs-three earned-on 10 hits and three walks with five strikeouts. He was handed the loss, dropping his record to 2-2.

 

The Otters added another run in the top of the seventh, as Taylor Lane scored on a pass ball, making the score 5-1 Otters.

 

Welch looked strong after six innings and headed out to the mound in the seventh inning.

 

Joe Duncan led off the bottom of the seventh with a single and later scored on an RBI single from Yeltsin Gudino, cutting the Otters lead to 5-2.

 

Otters reliever Drew Beyer entered to take the baseball from Welch to finish off the seventh.

 

Welch went 6.2 innings, surrendering two runs on six hits while striking out nine. Welch would earn the win, improving his record to 7-5.

 

Beyer pitched a clean eighth inning as well, getting another strikeout before giving way to closer Taylor Wright in the ninth.

 

Wright retired the Miners in order to earn back-to-back saves in the series and his 15th of the season.

 

Offensively, Cronin and Rizzitello each finished with two hits apiece, and Grieshaber logged three hits Wednesday.

 

Evansville will seek a road sweep in the series finale Thursday with first pitch at 6:35 p.m. from Rent One Park in Marion, Ill.

 

Vanderburgh Recent Booking Records

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Women’s Basketball Announces Formation Of Buckets Club

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Club Will Support The Aces Program

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head women’s basketball coach Matt Ruffing has announced the formation of the “Buckets Club”, which will be the official booster club of the Purple Aces women’s basketball program.

“This is an exciting time for our program and what better way to get things jump started than to start a booster club that can help to enhance our program,” Ruffing said.  “There is a lot of excitement around UE and we are hoping to build on it.”

Ruffing explained how the club will work with the program to give his student-athletes the best experience possible both on and off the court as well as preparing them for life after college.

“We are in the process of renovating our practice area and looking into a foreign trip in the near future and this club will help us to achieve those goals,” he added.  “Our goal is for our student-athletes to excel in the classroom, on the basketball court and in the real world when they graduate.  The support that this club provides will be pivotal in making that happen.”

There are three giving levels for those who are interested in supporting the program.  The Layup Level is for donations ranging from $100-299.  The benefits of that point include a Buckets Club newsletter, scoreboard recognition, autographed poster, Buckets Club wristband and a club t-shirt.

Next up is the Free Throw Level and includes donations from $300-999.  Free Throw members receive all Layup Level benefits as well as an invitational for two people to a minimum of three team practices each year as well as a Buckets Club branded pullover.

The final giving point is the Three Point Level and is for donations of $1,000 and above.  These members receive all Layup and Free Throw benefits.  Along with that, they will have the opportunity to take a photo with the UE women’s basketball team and staff, a Buckets Club branded jacket and membership in the University of Evansville President’s Club.

Three Point members will also have an All-Access opportunity to travel with the team to Southern Illinois, Indiana State or a select non-conference game.  This opportunity includes transportation, lodging (if applicable), meals with the team and access to shootaround, practice and team meetings.  All travel will be on a first come, first served basis and availability is limited.

For more information or to secure spot in the club, contact the women’s basketball office at 812-488-2289 or submit the completed brochure, which is linked above.

“IS IT TRUE” AUGUST 22, 2019

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way?

IS IT TRUE that yesterdays City-Council Observer sponsored “Working Outside The Box” speaker series held in the private banquet room at Biaggi restaurant was a smashing success?  …that Kevin R. Koch, President & CEO, Koch Enterprises, Inc.was the guest speaker at this worthy community event?  …that Kevin R. Koch impressed those in attendance when he talked about the Koch family humble beginnings?  …the CCO would like to thank the Torian Insurance Group for underwriting this event?  …thanks to the event Chairman Steve Hammer for doing an excellent job in coordinating this event?

IS IT TRUE that local businessmen John Dunn will be the  City-County Observer “Working Outside The Box” guest speaker to held in the private banquet room at Biaggi restaurant on the 25th of September?  …that corporate citizen D-Patrick will underwrite the luncheon expenses at this event?

IS IT TRUE we are told that several people are wondering why the Evansville DMD isn’t doing some street and sidewalks renovations in the Center City and West Franklin Street areas?  …they would also like to know why the Evansville DMD doesn’t award facade grants to existing businesses or give low-interest loans to develop loft apartments in the Center City and West Franklin Street areas?

IS IT TRUE it’s about time that members of the Evansville City Council have an open and honest dialogue with City Controller Russ Lloyd, Jr., CPA concerning the current financial status of the Evansville Thunderbolts?  … that current members of Evansville City Council are stewards of the public trust and should start acting like it?.
IS IT TRUE by 2021 many miles of water and sewer pipes will be replaced and it’s estimated that the City of Evansville water rates may be increased by 118%? …it’s also estimated that the new pipes alone could cause major increases in the rates for the next 3 years? …we should also be prepared for this to happen many more times as the sewer and water pipe replacement program comes to its conclusion?…while the CCO is supportive of and an advocate for these updates, we hope that some of the people who live in Evansville won’t be run out of town by the replacement costs associated with this much need public works project?
IS IT TRUE  we would like to thank Ella-Watson Johnson Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Department public relations officer for sending us important news releases in a timely manner?
IS IT TRUE that starting next month Tropicana-Evansville will be allowing “Sports Book” betting?  …we are told that you will be able to bet on nearly every sport in existence except horse racing?  … professional gamblers tell us if you are not allowed to bet on horse racing you’re not a true “Sports Book” facility?
IS IT TRUE we have been told the Vanderburgh County Council has given Airport employees token raises 4 of the last 5 years?  …it’s been reported that the Airport Manager salary over the last 5 years went from $100K to $121K?  …if this statement is correct the Airport Manager now makes more than the Mayor of Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that the Safety Officers at Evansville Regional Airport has eight (8) different functions? …the functions are: 1) Fire Response. 2) Medical Responders: all officers are medically certified and AMR. 3) Security Responders: they patrol the airport terminal and rest of the 1400 acres of ground on foot and by a patrol car.  4) Dispatchers: The dispatch office must be manned 24/7. 5) Weather Spotters and Monitors- they call in snow removal and weather crews during bad weather. 6) Wildlife: they remove flocks of birds and mammals such as coyotes that could crash a plane. 7) Maintenance- there is no maintenance personnel after hours so they do all kinds of functions to keep the airport operating. 8) Customer Service: they assist customer 24/7 with any needs they might have.
IS IT TRUE last year the Vanderburgh County Commission made an outstanding appointment to the Vanderburgh County Levee Board? …they appointed the popular licensed Ohio River Boat Capitan, Katie Riecken Parker to this Board?  …we congratulate all three County Commissions for making this outstanding appointment to this important County Board because she has proven to be an asset on this board?
IS IT TRUE that last year a compliance audit was conducted by the Housing and Urban Development Office of the Inspector General concerning the Evansville Housing Authority?  …that the Federal auditors stated that the EHA did not comply with federal guidelines during the renovations of hundreds of low-income housing units?  …we wonder if the Evansville Housing Authority has addressed the question costs cited in this report?
IS IT TRUE the silliest false claim ever made by local leaders was that moving Roberts Stadium from Boeke Road to the new downtown Ford Center would immediately constitute the creation of many new jobs?….to think that moving a job from point A to point B created a new job takes a special kind of stupid?
Todays “Readers Poll’ question is: What two sources do you get your local daily news from?
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Todd Young’s Bill Would Bar Those Under 21 From Buying Tobacco Products

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August 20, 2019  

By Emily Ketterer
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS –– Indiana Sen. Todd Young said now is the time to act to stop teens from smoking, as more reports of cases of lung illnesses with links to the use of e-cigarettes rise.

Young’s legislation in Congress, the Tobacco 21 Act, would prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under the age of 21. Current law allows anyone over the age of 18 to purchase tobacco products.

Multiple news outlets have recently reported that across 14 states there have been almost 100 cases of lung illnesses a linked to vaping e-cigarettes, many involving teens and young adults.

 

Young, a Republican, said in an interview Tuesday that he believes these reports show the urgency to pass this act. 

“I’m hearing now more than ever that we have to act now. We have a nationwide epidemic on our hands,” Young said.

He added that between 2017 and 2018 there was nearly an 80% increase in e-cigarette usage among high school students, and 95% of smokers begin smoking before the age of 21.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately 4.9 million middle and high school students across the nation used some type of tobacco product last year, particularly e-cigarettes and vaping. 

“This is as serious as a public health crisis as you can have. Especially because we are talking about our state’s children,” Young said.

He said raising the age from 18 to 21 won’t outright solve the issue of young people smoking, but changing the law will help the cause. 

“When I was born, it was fashionable in a lot of circles to use tobacco products, and over the course of my very short lifetime, we’ve been able to reverse that trend,” Young said. “With the increase in e-cigarette and vaping usage … the real risk here is we’re going to begin to normalize a behavior that had been for a generation, regarded as harmful.”

Young held a press conference Monday with Teens for Tobacco 21, a student organization at Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. The students involved spoke out against the use of tobacco, including sophomore Myla Tissandier.

“We appreciate the efforts that Sen. Young and his team are taking to make ‘T21’ a federal issue and encourage them to make the legislation a reality, so my generation’s future doesn’t have to go up in smoke,” Tissandier said in a statement Monday.

Advocates for the change in the law sit on both sides of the aisle in Congress, Young said, with Democrat Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii signed on as a co-author and support from the majority leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky. 

The act will likely be added into larger legislation in the U.S. Senate that will address other public health concerns before going to a full vote as early as September, Young said. 

FOOTNOTE: Emily Ketterer is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

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OBITUARY OF MICHAEL KLUEH

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Klueh, Michael 9/18/1954 – 8/15/2019 Grand Rapids Michael Schaaf Klueh, 64, of Evansville, IN and Grand Rapids, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Grand Rapids. Born on September 18, 1954, in Jasper, IN,

Michael was passionate about his family, his work, his education and his efforts to help others. Michael enjoyed more than 35 years of experience in health care finance, compliance and risk management. For the last three years, Michael served as Vice President of Compliance for Spectrum Health. At Spectrum Health, Michael led and managed the delivery system for the integrated compliance effort. He led the development of an organization-wide risk assessment process and compliance work plan.

Michael was a member of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Patricia (Schaaf) Klueh of Evansville and grandparents Fidelis and Mae Klueh and Albert and Dorothy Schaaf, both of Jasper.

He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Nell (Riffle) Klueh of Evansville; children Elizabeth (Jeff) Freitag of Evansville, Michael (Emily) Klueh of Ann Arbor, MI, and Mary (Svetoslav Saev) Klueh of Grand Rapids, MI; granddaughters, Evelyn Freitag, Eleanor Freitag, and Adeline Klueh; brothers, Doug (Kathy) Klueh of Melbourne, Australia and Scott (Linda Barth) Klueh of Evansville and sister Nan (John) Byrd of The Villages, FL; and eight nephews and three nieces.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 South Green River Road, Evansville, IN, officiated by Fr. Bernard Etienne. Friends may visit Friday from 2:00 to 7:00 PM, with a vigil service at 7pm at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, Newburgh, IN, and Saturday from 10:30 AM until service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to It Takes a Village No Kill Rescue, 1417 N. Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com
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