Below is Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s public schedule for May 4, 2019. Saturday, May 4 What: Crouch delivers commencement speech for Trine University Host: Trine University When: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., ET Where: 1101 Thunder Dr., Angola, IN 46703
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for May 4
Saturday, May 4: Ball State University Commencement Ceremony
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for May 4, 2019.
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will deliver the commencement address.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 a.m., Saturday, May 4
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ball State University
Arts Terrace
2000 W. University Ave.
Muncie, IN 47306
Inclement weather location: Worthen Arena
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Responsive employerMay is National Stroke Awareness Month
From the National Stroke Association
In May alone, some 65,000 Americans will experience a stroke with many unaware that they were even at risk. Less than a third will arrive in the emergency room within three hours, the optimal time period for better outcomes.
May marks National Stroke Awareness Month, and this year the National Stroke Association is turning the spotlight on the 10 modifiable risk factors that account for 90% of strokes globally. Hypertension remains the single most important modifiable risk factor, accounting for nearly 48% of strokes. With eight in 10 people experiencing their first stroke having hypertension, getting your blood pressure checked is an important first step in controlling your stroke risk.
Research has shown that unhealthy behaviors such as physical inactivity, poor diet, and smoking have an adverse effect on health and increase your stroke risk. For example, smokers have an increased risk of stroke, up to two to four times, compared to a nonsmoker or those who have quit for longer than 10 years.
During National Stroke Awareness Month, the National Stroke Association is urging the public to look at their stroke risk factors, and pledge to make at least one change to reduce their stroke risk.
Here’s how much stroke would be reduced if each were eliminated:
- Hypertension 47.9%
- Physical inactivity 35.8%
- Lipids (blood fats) 26.8%
- Poor diet 23.2%
- Obesity 18.6%
- Smoking 12.4%
- Heart causes 9.1%
- Alcohol intake 5.8%
- Stress 5.8%
- Diabetes 3.9%
Beyond reducing your risk for stroke, knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke are equally important. Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and around 800,000 people will have a stroke in the United States this year alone.
“Learning how to recognize a stroke is just as important as reducing your risk factors,†says Robyn Moore, CEO of the National Stroke Association. “We know that recognition of stroke symptoms leads to receiving medical attention faster, which results in better outcomes. Knowing the signs of stroke, how to prevent it, and how to help others around you, just might save a life.â€
Sadly, however, fewer than half of 9-1-1 calls for stroke are made within one hour of symptom onset and fewer than half of callers correctly identify stroke as the reason for their call. The acronym FAST is an easy way to identify the most common symptoms of a stroke:
F – Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A – Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S – Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred?
T – Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
A common misconception is that strokes occur only in older adults. Although, your stroke risk increases with age, a stroke can happen to anyone at any time. About 15% of ischemic strokes occur in young adults and adolescents.
The need for public awareness surrounding stroke prevention and awareness has never been greater. Despite being a leading cause of adult long-term disability, and the fifth leading cause of death, less than one in five Americans can correctly classify all four stroke symptoms. The time to take action is now. This May, during National Stroke Awareness month, get to know your stroke risk factors and learn to better identify the signs and symptoms of stroke. The life you save just might be your own.
OBITUARY  OF JULIA F. “JUDY†WAGNER
OBITUARY OF JULIA F. “JUDY†WAGNER
by Koehler Funeral Home-Boonville and Chandler
Boonville, IN. – Julia F. “Judy†Wagner, 76, of Boonville, Indiana was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
Judy was born in Spencer County, Indiana on July 28, 1942, to the late Robert William and Reva Elizabeth (Houston) Utzman.
She was a beautifully sweet and kind soul that loved everyone. She loved hummingbirds, butterflies and was an avid gardener. She also enjoyed sewing and made many outfits for children throughout the family. Judy loved to travel and visit new places. She loved the Lord and her family. Judy was a lifelong member of the Hatfield Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Jim Wagner; son, Jimmy Wagner; sister, Volean Sutton; brothers, Floyd Utzman, Jack Utzman.
Judy is survived by her children, Kathy Granderson, Penny Wagner, Keith Wetzel, Tracey Buchanan; Joseph Pfingston; grandchildren, Chris Granderson (Stephanie); Alec Granderson (Tina); Tabitha Hutson (Sam); Travis Buchanan; Kayla Klug (Eric); Heather Schievella; Eric Wetzel; great-grandchildren, Halie, Emily, Madison, Alison, Autumn, Gauge, Beau, Rory, Mickey, Lilly, Autumn; siblings, Laurel Leslie, Gaylin Utzman (Freeda); several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 10 A.M. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana with Pastor Aaron Franz officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 3 P.M. until 8 P.M. on Monday, May 6, 2019, and again from 9 A.M. until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.
To send flowers to the family of Julia F Wagner, please visit Tribute Store.
Doris Gayle Carroll
Koehler Funeral Home – Perigo Chapel
Chandler, IN – Doris Gayle Carroll, 103, of Chandler, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Transcendent Health Care North of Boonville, Indiana.
Doris was born in Norris City, Illinois on December 18, 1915 to the late William O. and Nettie (Adams) DeBoard.
She was a life member of Cypress Baptist Church and also taught Sunday School for many years. She was a nurse with St. Mary’s Hospital for over 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her son, William M. Carroll in 2010; Grandson, Robby Carroll; Siblings, Noel DeBoard and Palma Johnson; Son-in-law, Gary Barton; Grandson-in-law, Pete Souris.
Doris is survived by her children, Robert Carroll and his wife, Cindy of Chandler, IN; Donna Barton of Newburgh, IN; Mary Kay Key and her husband, Elvin of Ft. Branch, IN; Grandchildren, Lisa Souris, Tammy Barton, Keith Barton (Tammy), Jeff Barton, Amanda Drexler (Ken), Andy Carroll (Candice), Ben Key; 14 Great-grandchildren; Sister, Mary Pearce.
Services are 10 A.M. Monday, May 6, 2019 at Koehler Funeral Home-Perigo Chapel 7022 Heim Road, Chandler, Indiana 47610. With Rev. Terry Flowers officiating. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery in Chandler.
Visitation is from 2 P.M. until 6 P.M. Sunday, May 5, 2019 and from 9 A.M. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home in Chandler.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cypress Baptist Church.
Sharon E. Roedel
Koehler Funeral Home
Sharon E. Roedel, 81, of Leesburg, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at her Florida residence surrounded by family.
She was born on June 20, 1937 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Leighton and Loretta (Gibson) Huff.
When Sharon lived in Boonville she was a member of the Main Street General Baptist Church for over 30 years. In 1996, she became a member of First Baptist Church in Leesburg, FL. She had a beautiful singing voice and shared it by participating in the choir with both churches. She worked for over 18 years and retired from Huegel Realty.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 64 years and 8 months, Cleetus Roedel; daughters, Cindy Rector and her husband Tim, Tammy Nagle and her husband Joel; grandchildren, Zach Rector and his wife Lis, Jordan Rector, Christopher Nagle and his wife Ashley, Lacy Nagle, Sarah Nagle; great-grandchild-to-be (in July) Scarlett Elizabeth Nagle; brother in law, Carlos Wyatt; nephew, David Wyatt; and niece, Lisa Martinez.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the funeral home with Pastor John Swain officiating. Final resting place will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville.
Koehler Funeral Home of Boonville, Indiana is entrusted with care.
IS IT TRUE MAY 3, 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 TRUEÂ this week the Vanderburgh County Commissioners approved the largest road pavement projects in the last 15 years?…that this road paving repair projects will cover 35 miles of local roads and affect 45 roads?… this $5 million dollars road project is historic for Vanderburgh County?
IS IT TRUE the Vanderburgh County Commissioners voted unanimously (3-0) to renew the current healthcare policy for six months with Anthem, with a 5% percent increase? … during the meeting Commissioner Musgrave made a motion for the County to absorb 10% of the Health Care costs that normally are paid by the county employees?…that County Auditor, Brian Gerth, then stated this was not possible without permission by the County Council and would not then give the County time for open enrollment and proper implementation?
IS IT TRUE that the Employee Healthcare Committee member, Susan Taylor, spoke and praised County Commissioner Ben Shoulders for forming the “County Employees Healthcare Study Committee?” …she also praised all the Commissioners for practicing transparency by allowing the current county employees to have a voice in the selection of their future health care package?
IS IT TRUEÂ last year we predicted that starting on January 1, 2019, the Vanderburgh County Commissioners will become a non-partisan group of like-minded individuals that will begin to make a well thought out decision based on “Good Public Policy”? Â …it looks like our prediction was correct?
IS IT TRUE we would like to thank Vanderburgh Chief Deputy County Prosecuting Attorney Gary Schutte for doing one heck of a job for the citizens of Vanderburgh County? Â …Vanderburgh County Prosecuting Attorney Nick Hermann should be very thankful that Mr. Schutte is around to watch his blind side?
IS IT TRUE that a CCO staff member went to “AMY’S ON FRANKLIN” last night and was impressed by the incredible cuisine, service, and atmosphere?  …also it was extremely affordable? …we predict that “AMY’S ON FRANKLIN” will quickly become one of the area’s favorite places for people to take their family and friends to wine and dine?
IS IT TRUE we are having a hard time finding out what the proposed Evansville Sewage and Treatment facility will actually cost the Evansville taxpayers? …we are also having a hard time finding out where the money is coming from to pay for the new multi-million dollar Evansville Sewage and Treatment plant on Water Works Road?  …it is our prediction that we will have to file a Freedom of Information Request to get this information?
IS IT TRUE that officials at the Evansville Water And Sewer Department Utilities seemly think that they are part of the United States Government by the way they are spending our tax dollars?
IS IT TRUE that we’ve been told by reliable sources that the current owners of Ellis Park (Saratoga Gaming of New York) are currently negotiating with a successful gaming establishment from New Mexico to sell the track to them?  …we are told by several credible sources that an offer to purchase Ellis Park is now on the table?
IS IT TRUE we are told that many patrons of Ellis Park were disappointed that Saratoga Gaming of New York didn’t spend the money to professionally pave and paint the parking lot, install proper exterior security lighting and signage, as well as a first-class exterior digital on-premise sign located next to the highway?
IS IT TRUE we have been told by reliable sources that Ron Geary the owner of the Jacksonville Icemen hockey team just sold his interest to investors for an undisclosed amount of money? …the Iceman played in Evansville for 5 years but were forced to move to Jacksonville, Fla. because of disagreements in the 5-year renewal contract talks?
IS IT TRUE we are told that “E Isn’t For Everyone”? Â …all you have to do is ask the deer that are presently hang out at Wesselman Park Reserve?
IS IT TRUE that the newly appointed United States Senator Mike Braun’s Field Representative Steve Hammer is doing one heck of a job?
IS IT TRUE that there are now two Vectren employees currently serving on the USI Board Of Trustees? … it’s obvious that the Governor feels that Vectren Executives have a “patent on brains”?
IS IT TRUEÂ last year we predicted that the era of the Superintendent of EVSC schools always getting his way with the school board members will come to an end starting on January 1 of 2019? Â …our prediction was spot on?
FOOTNOTES: Todays “Readers’ Poll†question is: If the election was held today for the Evansville City Council At-Large Republican primary which three candidates would you vote for?
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