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HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
Harry Slaten Jr.
Harry Slaten, age 73, of Louisville KY passed away on June 4, 2019. Harry was a native of Philippi, Tennessee. He was born to Harry Slaten, Sr. and Annie Bell Beckett on October 23, 1945 and retired from General Tire.
Services are Friday, June 14, 2019 at 1:00pm at St. James AME Church in Mayfield KY with visitation from 11:00am until service time. Burial at Oak Rest Cemetery. Mason Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Harry Slaten Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.
“IS IT TRUE” JUNE 12, 2019
We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â 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 the City County Observer readers are once again encouraging us to consider publishing a printed newspaper? …when former CCO editor and celebrated innovation CEO from Palm Springs, California was asked about the CCO publishing a printed newspaper his answer was surprising?…Mr. Wallace quickly pointed out that newsrooms across the country that are mostly delivering print products are on a 20 year shrinking spree with most newsrooms having less than half of the reporters they had 10 years ago and many are down to 10% of their peak that came in the 1990s?…he also pointed out that ad revenue in print is also declining and that the Automobile and Want Ads are a shadow of what they once were? …he also added that the Legal Notices and Obituaries announcements revenue are seemly paying  most of the the bills?
IS IT TRUE that the obvious replacement of former 3rd Ward City Councilman John Hayden, CPA is biting at the bit to start serving Mr Hayden remaining term? …we are told that Mr. Melcher Campaign Chairmen is none other than County Council member Joe Kiefer?  …we are told that former 17 year City Councilman and one term Vanderburgh County Commissioner Steve Melcher handlers have their work cut out in rebranding him?  … for almost 17 years City Council member Steve Melcher characterized himself the “The Unions Representative”?  …that his Democratic opponent Zac Heronemus Campaign Chairman  is none other than the highly respected union leader Paul Green? …that so far a lot of Mr. Heronemus campaign donations are from union members and union friendly supporters?
IS IT TRUE we hope that the next time a water main breaks happens within the service area of the Evansville Water And Sewer Department their public relation gal will put some of the attached information in her news-release? …we hope that her news-release wii state; that boiling the water for five (5) minutes will likely kill the harmful bacteria, dispose of all the ice from your storage bin, turn off you ice maker during the boil advisory order, you should limit your water consumption, you should use bottled water as much as possible, that businesses, healthcare providers and schools should not use drinking fountains that rely on tap water during the boil advisory order, use paper products when eating or drinking and hot water should be safe for doing laundry?  …most importantly we hope that she will send future news-releases of the Evansville Water And Sewer Department to all area media outlets?
IS IT TRUE that last year Deaconess Hospital and Henderson Community Methodist Hospital formed a group called an “ACO?” …that “ACO” is where referrals are preferably kept within the group and only certain doctors at Deaconess and Methodist are invited to be a part of that group?  …we wonder how the “ACO” referral  agreement between Deaconess-Evansville and Henderson Community Methodist Hospital is currently doing?
IS IT TRUE that Deaconess Hospital is now advertising on local TV that they are now “A Deaconess Network Affiliate of Methodist Hospital?  …we wonder what this is all about?  …could it be an abstract way of announcing to the public that they now own a third (3rd) of Henderson Methodist Hospital?
IS IT TRUE that Henderson Methodist Hospital for many years was seen as one of the best medical facilities in Kentucky has gotten a embarrassing grade of F for hospital safety?…the LEAP FROG GROUP has been rating hospital safety for many years and recently graded Henderson Methodist Hospital (An Network Affiliate of Deaconess-Evansville) as the only F hospital in the State of Kentucky and one of only 9 with a failing grade of F in the entire United States?
IS IT TRUE that Perry Township Trustee Rick Riney has proven to be an outstanding public servant? Â …we are told that many Democratic party movers and shakers are encouraging him to run for the Vanderburgh County Commission? Â …that this seat is currently held by County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave?
IS IT TRUE we are proud that local Channel 14 TV News has decided to end each broadcast day with the playing of the Star Spangled Banner? …we give five (5) cheers to the management and staff of Channel 14 TV for showing American pride?
IS IT TRUE A big part of serving traditional Neapolitan pizza is cooking that pizza in the traditional Neapolitan way?  …that means one thing — a wood-fired oven?
…Pangea, has a hand-built, Acunto wood-fired pizza oven, made by a family-owned company in Naples, Italy?  … that four generations of the Acunto family have built this oven, using the same designs and materials as generations of Neapolitans before them? …we predict you can taste the difference when a pizza is cooked in this oven at Pangea-Evansville?  … the homemade Gelato at Pangea is heavenly?  …we highly recommend that you try the infused Liquor specially drinks because they’re absolutely  well balanced and truly one of a kind?
IS IT TRUE that Evansville Living does a superb job in bringing us accurate and up-to-date local articles of substance? …they have earned the reputation of being extremely informative, detailed, aggressive and creative in providing their viewers with the current culture, politics, sports, business, lifestyle, entertainment, dining, and the big personalities unique to our region?  …we give five (5) cheers to Kristen and Todd Tucker for producing an incredible magazine for our region?
Todays “Readers Poll’ question is: What two sources do you get your local daily news from?
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 Republican Caucus Called For Monday June 24, 2019Â
 Republican Caucus Called For Open SeatsÂ
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Caucus Called to Fill Ward 3 City Council Position:
Vanderburgh County Republican Party Chairman Wayne Parke is calling a Republican Caucus for Monday, June 24 to fill the vacancy of the Ward Three City Council Position due to the resignation of John Hayden. The Republican Caucus will be held at Republican Headquarters, located 815 John St. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, and the Caucus will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Only Ward 3 Precinct Committeemen will be allowed to vote to fill this position. Ward 3 Precinct Committeemen will receive official notification of the Republican Caucus. A candidate for this office must reside in Ward 3. They must also complete a CEB-5 form along with their resume and submit it to Chairman Wayne Parke no later than 6:00 PM on Friday, June 21, 2019. This information can be delivered or mailed to Republican Headquarters, at 815 John Street. Suite 110 (Evansville). If you have any questions contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at beamerjo59@gmail.comor 812-425-8207 |
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Caucus Called to Fill German Township Advisory Board Position
Vanderburgh County Republican Party Chairman Wayne Parke is calling a Republican Caucus for Monday, June 24 to fill a vacancy of the German Township Advisory Board due to the resignation of John Bassemier. The Republican Caucus will be held at Republican Headquarters, located 815 John St. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, and the Caucus will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Only German Township Precinct Committeemen will be allowed to vote to fill this position. German Township Precinct Committeemen will receive official notification of the Republican Caucus. A candidate for this office must reside in German Township. They must also complete a CEB-5 form along with their resume and submit it to Chairman Wayne Parke no later than 6:00 PM on Friday, June 21, 2019. This information can be delivered or mailed to Republican Headquarters, at 815 John Street. Suite 110 (Evansville). If you have any questions contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at beamerjo59@gmail.comor 812-425-8207
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Local Students Receive Awards At International Science And Engineering Fair
Two students who competed in the 2019 University of Southern Indiana Tri-State Science and Engineering Fair (TSEF) received awards at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world’s largest international pre-college science competition. The Intel ISEF, a program of the Society for Science and the Public, features approximately 1,800 high school students from more than 80 countries, regions and territories showcasing their independent research and competing for more than $5 million in prizes.
Ankush Dhawan, a junior at Signature School, received a Second Place Award in Chemistry for his project, Synthesis and Use of Robust Cobalt (II) Catalysts for the Reduction of CO2 to CO. The project, which examined an alternative method to reduce carbon dioxide, was done under the mentorship of Dr. Jeff Seyler, USI professor of chemistry and chair of the Chemistry Department. Dhawan was named winner of the Overall Senior Division Grand Award at the 2019 TSEF and the 11th grade Second Place award winner at the 2019 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair.
MacKenzie Hunt, a junior at the EVSC New Tech Institute, received a 4th Place Award in Engineering Mechanics and an Honorable Mention in the International Council on System Engineering Best Use of Systems Engineering award for her project, Welcome to “Sistanceâ€: A New Form of Base Community for Deaf-Blind Children. Hunt’s project, which included interviewing educators and designing a system based on the needs of sensory-impaired students, was recognized for using a technologically-appropriate solution to meet a societal need. Hunt received the Senior Division Grand Award – 2nd Place at the 2019 TSEF and the 11th grade Third Place award at the 2019 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair.
The TSEF is sponsored by Southwest Indiana STEM Resource Center (SwISTEM), an initiative of the USI Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education. Now in its 12th year, the fair is open to students in grades K-12 from schools within a 75-mile radius of Evansville and offers awards in Senior, Junior and Elementary divisions. For more information about the TSEF, contact Allison Grabert, director of SwISTEM, at 812-228-5019Â or at afgrabert@usi.edu.
UE Announces the Frank J. and Karolyn Folz Family Scholarship for Engineering
UE Announces the Frank J. and Karolyn Folz Family Scholarship for Engineering
Posted: Monday, June, 2019
The University of Evansville announces the Frank J. and Karolyn Folz Family Scholarship for Engineering to provide financial assistance to UE engineering students.
The scholarship was established by their children in memory of the late Frank J. and Karolyn Folz.
The scholarship will provide financial assistance to an undergraduate engineering student with first preference going to those majoring in civil engineering and second preference to students majoring in mechanical engineering.
“The kindness of the Folz family will benefit engineering students for years to come at the University of Evansville,†said Abigail Werling, vice president for development and alumni relations. “We thank them for this generous gift.â€
“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB†JUNE 12, 2019
“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JABâ€
“Right Jab And Left Jab†was created because we have two commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE†or “Readers Forum†columns concerning National or International issues.
Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan’s comments are mostly about issues of national interest.  The majority of our “IS IT TRUE†columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give Mr. Biden and Mr. Reagan exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and RIGHT JAB† column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB†AND “RIGHT JABâ€Â several times a week.  Oh, “Left Jab†is a liberal view and the “Right Jab is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments of the two gentlemen is free to do so.
FOOTNOTE: Any comments posted in this column do not represent the views or opinions of the City-County Observer or our advertisers.