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COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARIES NOW IN CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER

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COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARIES NOW IN CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER

As you might have already noticed, the City-County Observer has made a serious effort in 2019 to provide complimentary obituaries to our readers. We feel it is our duty to honor the memory of the deceased and relay this information to the community without charging any fees.  We are pleased that we are in a position to help grieving family members during their time of need by publishing the obituaries of their loved ones at no costs.

With that being said, we would like to take a moment to thank the following local funeral homes that have helped make our vision possible:

Alexander Funeral Homes (Evansville And Newburgh)

Ziemer Funeral Homes (Evansville)

Scheider Funeral Home (Mt. Vernon)

Koehler Funeral Home (Boonville And Chandler)

Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel (Evansville And Henderson)

Titzer Funeral Homes (Evansville-Newburgh)

Pierre Funeral Home (Evansville)

BOONE Funeral Home (Evansville)

We look forward to adding one more funeral home in one obituary section in the near future. If you or anyone you know has influence with Browning FUNERAL Home we encourage you to ask them to contact the City-County Observer so we can discuss with them about putting their complimentary obituaries in our paper.

New Era Begins At Oakland City University

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New Era Begins At Oakland City University

August-2019

Oakland City University saw a new beginning take place at Oakland City University as the passing of the Presidential Medallion took place.

Dr. Ray Barber, the retiring president, handed over the medallion and keys to the office to the new president, Dr. Ron Dempsey, in a ceremony in the Executive Office.

The ceremony began with a few words from Dr. John Dunn, OCU Chancellor and Transition Chairman. He then turned the proceeding over to Dr. Barber.

Dr. Barber led the group of staff, faculty, and friends in prayer. He prayed for Dr. Dempsey and Amanda, Dr. Dempsey’s wife, and the continued success of Oakland City University. He also expounded on his ten-year career as president. He then placed the medallion over Dr. Dempsey’s neck as a symbol of transition from one president to another.

It was then time for Dr. Dempsey to speak. He expressed his excitement for what the future holds for the university.

He said, “It’s a very exciting place to be. I was very impressed when I was on campus for the interviews. With all the opportunities it has at Oakland City, I really think the Lord is really going to bless this place.”

The ceremony was completed with a prayer from Dr. Dempsey.

Once the ceremony was completed, it was time to get to work. Dr. Dempsey headed into his new conference room with his executive staff, ready to start the new era at Oakland City University.

August 12, 2019, saw a new beginning take place at Oakland City University as the passing of the Presidential Medallion took place.

Dr. Ray Barber, the retiring president, handed over the medallion and keys to the office to the new president, Dr. Ron Dempsey, in a ceremony in the Executive Office.

The ceremony began with a few words from Dr. John Dunn, OCU Chancellor and Transition Chairman. He then turned the proceeding over to Dr. Barber.

Dr. Barber led the group of staff, faculty, and friends in prayer. He prayed for Dr. Dempsey and Amanda, Dr. Dempsey’s wife, and the continued success of Oakland City University. He also expounded on his ten-year career as president. He then placed the medallion over Dr. Dempsey’s neck as a symbol of transition from one president to another.

It was then time for Dr. Dempsey to speak. He expressed his excitement for what the future holds for the university.

He said, “It’s a very exciting place to be. I was very impressed when I was on campus for the interviews. With all the opportunities it has at Oakland City, I really think the Lord is really going to bless this place.”

The ceremony was completed with a prayer from Dr. Dempsey.

Once the ceremony was completed, it was time to get to work. Dr. Dempsey headed into his new conference room with his executive staff, ready to start the new era at Oakland City University.

Doctor Recognized For The Good He Has Done In His Community

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August 27, 2019  

By Brynna Sentel
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—“Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, for all the people you can, as long as you can.”

These words echoed throughout the Indiana State Museum auditorium Tuesday as Gov. Eric Holcomb recited the motto that Dr. George Rapp, the 2019 Sachem award winner, lives his life by.

From high school, where he showed a deep commitment to his New Albany school community, to his work as a doctor working with children with spinal scoliosis at Riley Hospital, Rapp has worked to make Indiana a better place.

“The Sachem award is given at most once a year. It is reserved for those rare Hoosiers who have made our state better through a lifetime of accomplishments,” Holcomb said.

In high school in New Albany, Rapp served as editor of his school newspaper, was an Eagle Scout, and was a member of the basketball team, the baseball team, his high school band and the local 4-H organization.

His commitment didn’t end in high school. He spent 35 year as an orthopedic surgeon, was an inventor, a business owner, a volunteer for dozens of organizations and a mentor for dozens more. Rapp served in the military, donated to countless causes, volunteered for many charitable causes and funded scholarships.

In presenting Rapp with the award, Holcomb described him as a person who is able to put himself in other people’s shoes, something most people struggle to do.

His working treating children with spinal scoliosis at Riley Children’s Hospital changed the lives of not only his patients but their families as well. His establishment and help in funding the building of four operation suites at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Kenya has helped patients and doctors.

“Doing good is Dr. Rapp’s life’s purpose and passion,” Holcomb said.

In accepting the award, Rapp made it clear that he didn’t work alone.

“People have always said they have considered Peggy and I as one in our volunteer efforts” Rapp said about his wife of 63 years, who has always supported his ideas and “who has always taught us about love, faith and family.”

Rapp thanked his parents, teachers, health care volunteers, boy scout leaders, athletic coaches, music teachers, 4-H leaders, and of course his wife. He noted on stage that he was especially proud of his two sons, two daughters in laws, 13 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one on the way.

Rapp shows no signs of stopping.

“A lot of folks understandably slow down as they get up in years,” Holcomb said. “This is not the case with Dr. Rapp or his wife, Peggy. They continue to pour it on, there is so much to admire about George Rapp and his commitment to our state and to our nation and to the world, his moral compass that is on full display every minute, and his almost duty to our nation. He is the example that so many of us try to live up to every day.”

FOOTNOTE: Brynna Sentel is a reporter at TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalists.

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DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Labor Day Weekend Enforcement

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The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership is participating in the annual nationwide ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ drunk driving enforcement campaign. Indiana’s high-visibility enforcement effort takes place this month and ends after Labor Day. This drunk driving enforcement campaign will consist of saturation patrols and a DUI checkpoint as part of a comprehensive effort to curb drunk driving

Members of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Evansville Police Department, Indiana State Police and Indiana State Excise Police within Vanderburgh County will join more than 250 local law enforcement agencies, and thousands more across the country, to conduct high-visibility patrols aimed at discouraging drinking and driving. Research has shown that high-visibility enforcement like the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign reduces drunk driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), 106 Indiana motorists were killed in alcohol-impairment related collisions last year.

Sheriff Dave Wedding stated, “Our participation in this nationwide effort will help make Vanderburgh County roadways safer for everyone this Labor Day. If you have any doubt about your sobriety, please do not get behind the wheel.” Sheriff Wedding added, “A DUI checkpoint will be conducted over the Labor Day weekend. Anyone caught driving impaired will be arrested. No warnings. No excuses.”

Funding for local impaired driving enforcement is provided by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute through a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

 Evansville Water and Sewer Utility to Demonstrate New CCTV Trucks for Cub Scout STEM Field Trip

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 Evansville Water and Sewer Utility to Demonstrate New CCTV Trucks for Cub Scout STEM Field Trip

The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) will demonstrate a new CCTV truck for Cub Scout Pack 383 from Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The demonstration will be held this Saturday, August 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the EWSU Operations and Engineering Facility, 1931 Allens Lane.

 The Cub Scouts are learning various ways science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are used in jobs today, which is one of the requirements to achieve the Cub Scout Supernova award. The field trip will allow them to see how robotics and electronics enable utility workers to look inside pipes underground without physically entering the pipeline.

“We want to expose Cubs to how important STEM is in everyday jobs,” said Cub Master Keith Penney, who is an EWSU accountant. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects STEM-related jobs will grow to more than nine million by the year 2022.

Two new state-of-the-art closed-circuit TV trucks were added to the EWSU fleet earlier this month to perform pipeline video inspections. The CCTV trucks were built with input from utility employees, resulting in a more user-friendly sewer inspection vehicle.

EWSU Technical Services Manager Andrew Peters said one of the CCTV trucks will be used to televise and inspect a pipe at the EWSU property on Allens Lane. Media coverage of the demonstration is welcome. Reporters are asked to introduce themselves to Peters upon arrival on site.

 

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Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for August 29 and 30

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INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for August 29 and 30, 2019.

 Thursday, August 29: Indiana Leadership Forum Annual Luncheon

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

WHAT:            The governor will participate in a Q&A.

WHEN:            Noon, Thursday, August 29
WHERE:          Indiana Roof Ballroom
140 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

Thursday, August 29: Announcement with Indiana State Department of Health

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb
State Health Commissioner Kris Box

WHAT:            The governor will give remarks.

WHEN:            2 p.m., Thursday, August 29
WHERE:          Fishers High School
College and Career Academy, Entrance 19
13000 Promise Rd.
Fishers, IN 46038

RSVP: Due to school security and limited parking, media planning to attend must RSVP via email to Brooke Mulroy, Communications Administrative Assistant at Hamilton Southeastern Schools, by 11 a.m. Thursday at bmulroy@hse.k12.in.us. Directions regarding parking and school visitation policies will be provided to media that RSVP by the deadline.

Friday, August 30: One Region Conversation with Governor Holcomb

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

WHAT:            The governor will participate in a Q&A.WHEN:            10 a.m. CT, Friday, August 30
WHERE:          NIPSCO
801 E. 86th Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410

Friday, August 30: 45th St. Grade Separation Construction Visit

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

WHAT:            The governor will tour the construction zone.

WHEN:            Noon CT, Friday, August 30
WHERE:          Intersection of 45th St. and Calumet Ave.
Munster, IN 46321

 

ADOPT A PET

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Hagrid is a 4-month-old male from the “Hogwarts Professors” litter! He was surrendered with McGonagall & Trelawney on July 16th. His adoption fee is $60 and includes his neuter, microchip, and first vaccines & deworming. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or visit www.vhslifesaver.org to adopt!

 

AG Curtis Hill leads bipartisan coalition seeking congressional support for autism services

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Attorney General Curtis Hill today announced that he and Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood are leading a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general calling upon Congress to authorize the Autism CARES Act of 2019. This legislation provides federal support for research into autism spectrum disorders (“ASD”) and services to those affected by these conditions.

“The United States is a caring and compassionate nation,” Attorney General Hill said. “As Americans, we must stand together to help alleviate the challenges imposed by ASD upon families across the country.”

A previous version of this legislation is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2019. The Autism CARES Act of 2019 currently exists as H.R. 1058 in the U.S. House of Representatives and S. 427 in the U.S. Senate. Congress began addressing autism in 2000 with the first enactment of the bill. The Autism CARES Act of 2019 will continue Congress’ ongoing mission to ensure that those living with ASD receive the necessary support and research.

“We are committed to providing a wide array of programs and services to support children and adults with autism, and their families,” Attorney General Hood said. “The Act responds to this national concern with a cohesive interagency effort, including programs for America’s rural and underdeveloped communities.”

USI Women’s Basketball releases 2019-20 schedule

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University of Southern Indiana Athletics announced that USI Women’s Basketball will play the first-ever regular-season collegiate basketball game in the new Screaming Eagles Arena November 13 when it hosts the University of Central Missouri to open the 2019-20 season.

The announcement came as the Screaming Eagles released their schedule for the upcoming year.

USI begins the year with exhibition contests at the University of Kentucky October 30 and Purdue University November 3 before starting the regular season with its game against Central Missouri.

Central Missouri is one of two non-conference home games the Eagles will host in their new arena and one of 12 home games. The Jennies won the 2018 national championship and are coming off an appearance in the NCAA II Central Region Tournament semifinals a year ago.

“We are excited to be opening up the new Screaming Eagles Arena on November 13 versus national powerhouse Central Missouri,” Head Coach Rick Stein said. “We need everyone to come out and pack the stand from start to finish!”

Included in its list of home games are 10 Great Lakes Valley Conference contests, including its conference home-opener January 2 against defending NCAA II Midwest Region champion Drury University. USI hosts GLVC-newcomer Southwest Baptist University January 4 before welcoming rival Bellarmine University to Screaming Eagles Arena January 11.

USI also hosts McKendree University (January 20), Truman State University (January 23) and Quincy University (January 25). GLVC newcomer Lindenwood University visits Screaming Eagles Arena February 13, while USI hosts the University of Missouri-St. Louis February 15.

The Eagles close out their first regular-season in their new home with bouts against rivals Lewis University February 22 and the University of Indianapolis February 29.

In addition to USI’s exhibition games, USI’s non-conference road schedule includes a trip to Ferris State University November 23 and Ashland University December 22. USI also takes on Trevecca Nazarene University and the University of Tampa during the Bellarmine Thanksgiving Classic November 29-30 in Louisville, Kentucky.

USI begins GLVC play with a visit to McKendree December 3, while trips to Indianapolis (January 9), Rockhurst University (January 16), William Jewell College (January 18) and Missouri-St. Louis (January 30) are also included in the Eagles’ conference road games. USI travels to Lindenwood February 1 before visiting Maryville University (February 6) and Missouri S&T (February 8).

The Eagles conclude their GLVC road schedule with trips to the University of Illinois Springfield February 20 and Bellarmine February 27. The USI-Bellarmine game will be the last GLVC contest between the longtime rivals.

“Our entire schedule is loaded again with outstanding regional teams,” Stein said. “The GLVC will be as tough as ever with great teams up and down the schedule.”

Schedule Notes
• New home. USI is moving to a new home after posting a 363-194 record at the Physical Activities Center from the 1980-81 season to the 2018-19 campaign.

• USI in 2018-19. The Eagles went 20-9 overall and 13-5 in the GLVC a year ago. The Eagles just missed out on their second straight trip to the NCAA II Tournament after suffering a 68-57 loss to Bellarmine in the quarterfinals of the GLVC Tournament.

• Midwest Region heavy. All but one of USI’s games in 2019-20 will count as regional games, with USI’s bout against Tampa standing out as the Eagles’ only non-regional contest.

• Opponent breakdown. USI’s opponents went a combined 352-256 (.579) last year, with seven of its 2019-20 opponents qualifying for the NCAA II Tournament. The Eagles are 246-225 (.522) all-time against teams on their 2019-20 schedule.

• Returning players. The Eagles return five players from last year’s squad, including a pair of starters in senior guard Ashley Johnson (Louisville, Kentucky) and junior guard Emma DeHart (Indianapolis, Indiana).

• Newcomers. USI features six newcomers on its team this season, with four freshmen getting their first taste of collegiate basketball in 2019-20.

• Strong leadership. Three time GLVC Coach of the Year Rick Stein returns for his 21st year at the helm of USI Women’s Basketball, bringing with him a 359-217 (.623) overall record and a 212-162 (.567) mark in GLVC play. USI has won 20-or-more games in each of the last three seasons and four of the last five under Stein’s leadership.

• Ticket prices. Ticket prices for 2019-20: Courtside Seats: $400; Lower Bowl: $180; Upper Bowl: $165.

                    2018-19                            USI Opponent
Opponent            Record    Post-Season             Series Record
Central Missouri     25-7     NCAA II Central Regional     2-2
Ferris State         14-13    GLIAC Tournament             8-2
Hillsdale            17-13    GMAC  Tournament             3-1
Trevecca Nazarene    12-17    GMAC  Tournament             1-0
Tampa                22-9     NCAA II South Regional       1-0
McKendree            13-15    GLVC  Tournament            10-1
Ashland              29-3     NCAA II Midwest Regional     8-18
Drury                35-1     NCAA II Elite Eight          4-16
Southwest Baptist    10-18    ——-                      0-0
Indianapolis         11-17    ——-                     36-40
Bellarmine           17-12    GLVC  Tournament            27-48
Rockhurst            10-16    ——-                     14-4
William Jewell       14-13    GLVC  Tournament             6-2
Truman State         23-8     NCAA II Midwest Regional     5-4
Quincy                5-22    ——-                     21-23
Missouri-St. Louis   12-15    ——-                     34-11
Lindenwood           21-8     NCAA II Central Regional     0-0
Maryville            18-10    GLVC  Tournament             8-1
Missouri-S&T          9-16    ——-                      7-13
Illinois Springfield  8-18    ——-                     18-0
Lewis                 27-5    NCAA II Midwest Regional    33-39
Overall              352-256 (.579)                      246-225 (.522)

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility to Demonstrate New CCTV Trucks for Cub Scout STEM Field Trip

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The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) will demonstrate a new CCTV truck for Cub Scout Pack 383 from Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The demonstration will be held this Saturday, August 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the EWSU Operations and Engineering Facility, 1931 Allens Lane.

 The Cub Scouts are learning various ways science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are used in jobs today, which is one of the requirements to achieve the Cub Scout Supernova Award. The field trip will allow them to see how robotics and electronics enable utility workers to look inside pipes underground without physically entering the pipeline.

“We want to expose Cubs to how important STEM is in everyday jobs,” said Cub Master Keith Penney, who is an EWSU accountant. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects STEM-related jobs will grow to more than nine million by the year 2022.

Two new state-of-the-art closed circuit TV trucks were added to the EWSU fleet earlier this month to perform pipeline video inspections. The CCTV trucks were built with input from utility employees, resulting in a more user-friendly sewer inspection vehicle.

EWSU Technical Services Manager Andrew Peters said one of the CCTV trucks will be used to televise and inspect a pipe at the EWSU property on Allens Lane. Media coverage of the demonstration is welcome. Reporters are asked to introduce themselves to Peters upon arrival on site.

 

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