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UE Professor of History Daniel Byrne to speak at March Andiron Lecture
University of Evansville associate professor of history Daniel Byrne will be the speaker for the Andiron Lecture on Wednesday, March 6, in Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center on UE’s campus. The lecture starts at 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Byrne’s topic will be “Cautiously Confronting Colonialism: The United States and Decolonizing Africa, 1962-1990.”
Byrne focuses his teaching on United States history since the American Civil War, with a focus on the United States in the world. Additionally, he teaches a seminar on African decolonization, which combines his research in United States foreign policy with the nationalist perspectives on the end of European empires in Africa. His original research focused on the United States response to the Algerian war of independence and has expanded to cover the decolonization of French West Africa.
With the conclusion of the Algerian war of independence and the decolonization of much of British and French Africa, the United States sought to reshape its response to the remainder of decolonizing Africa and to confront the white-ruled states of Rhodesia, Namibia, and South Africa. As the American Civil Rights movement scored significant victories at home, it began to place increased pressures on US policy abroad. However, Cold War considerations limited America’s willingness to directly confront colonialism or to support nationalist independence movements. Consequently, the United States became slowly drawn into conflicts that placed its foreign policy at odds with its publicly declared support for democracy, self-determination
Aces back in Illinois on Saturday to face Bradley
Game time set for 1 p.m.
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A road trip through Illinois wraps up on Saturday when the University of Evansville men’s basketball team faces Bradley in a 1 p.m. game inside Carver Arena. ESPN3 and the Purple Aces Radio Network presented by Learfield will have live coverage.
Setting the Scene
– UE hopes to turn the tables on the Braves, who defeated the Aces by an 81-73 final at the Ford Center on January 30
– K.J. Riley and Evan Kuhlman led the team in scoring with 14 and 13 points, respectively
– Evansville held a 38-36 halftime lead, but the Braves shot 57.1% in the second half to pull away for the win
– Despite an all-time road mark of 5-20 against Bradley, Evansville has split its last four games in Peoria
– The Aces hope to put an end to a recent slide, falling in its last five games and nine out of ten overall
Last Time Out
– Loyola shot 69.6% in the first half and fended off several second-half challenges by the Aces to pick up a 70-58 win on Wednesday in Chicago
– The Ramblers were 7-of-9 from long range in the opening 20 minutes
– Marty Hill had a strong outing, knocking down 7 out of 10 shots and 4 of his 7 outside tries to total 18 points while John Hall scored 13
– UE played much better in the final 20 minutes, outscoring Loyola by a 29-27 tally
Takeaways from Loyola
– Evansville trailed Loyola by 14 points at the half; over the last five games, the Aces have averaged a 14.6-point deficit at the end of the first half
– Over the final 10 minutes of the first half, opponents have outscored UE by a 114-62 tally in the last five contests
– John Hall posted 13 points; it was his first double figure scoring game since January 26 at UNI
– Dainius Chatkevicius added another 7-point game; over the last five games, he has posted 9.6 points
– UE dropped to 0-6 this season when scoring 60 points or less
Looking to Rebound
– Entering the game at Loyola, John Hall averaged just 5.9 points in his previous seven contests
– He rebounded with a 13-point game against the Ramblers, marking his first 10-point game since Jan. 26 at UNI
– He continues to rank among the top rebounders in the MVC, sitting in fifth with 7.0 per game
– Outside shooting has been a strong point for Hall; over the last 11 games, he has connected on 20 out of 45 3-point tries
WILLIAM WARREN “BILL†POWERSÂ
WILLIAM WARREN “BILL†POWERSÂ
submitted by Koehler FUNERAL HOMES OF BOONVILLEÂ AND CHANDLER
Evansville, IN. – William Warren “Bill†Powers, 44, of Evansville, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at his home in Evansville, Indiana.
Bill was born in Sikeston, Missouri on October 3, 1974, to Ron and Debbie (Austill) Powers.
He graduated from Boonville High School in 1993. He worked at Bonefish Grill in Evansville for 13 years.
Bill is survived by his parents, sisters, Krista Ingle (Kelly); Polly Todd (Tim); nieces, Kalyn, and Kara Ingle; nephews, Tristan and Powers Todd; several extended family members and friends, including, Aaron Manderfield, John Thomas Kaiser.
Services will be 10 A.M. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. on Monday, February 25, 2019, at the funeral home and from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday.
To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of William “Bill” Warren Powers, please visit our Tribute Store.
Obituary for Robert Arnell Franklin Brown
Robert Arnell Franklin Brown passed Feb. 20, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Lawrenceburg, KY to the late William and Gracie Brown on Nov. 18, 1941.
He was a cook at Willow Park. Cooking soul food brought him great joy and he taught his step-daughter how to cook as well. In his younger days, he and his brother Joe were boxers who had several matches in the tri-state area. He also enjoyed playing basketball and kickball.
Robert was a family man who loved his grandchildren and spoiled them rotten. At times he would sing the Temptation’s songs and other R&B music to entertain the family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Ernest Brown, Joe Brown, William Brown, Jr., Ray Brown; a sister: Lilly Mae Brown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Ernest Brown, Joe Brown, William Brown, Jr., Ray Brown; a sister: Lilly Mae Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years: Angela Lacer Brown; 3 sons; stepchildren: Jeffrey Brookover, Jr. (Samantha), Kelly Lacer; brother: Tyrone Green, Sr.; grandchildren: KeKe Lacer, TeTe Lacer, Tre Brookover, Averi Brookover, ZiZi Lacer, Zay Zay Lacer and a host of nieces, nephews & friends.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Arnell Franklin Brown please visit our Sympathy Store.
“IS IT TRUE” FEBRUARY 22, 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 we hope that one day soon that if our elected City Official would focus on correcting the major pothole problems currently looming over the City of Evansville and also ways to correct the poor maintenance issues at our city parks? Â … its also time that our City Officials look for ways to make our Zoo and the Ford Center more profitable?
IS IT THAT we recently posted a comment about the City of Evansville “SMART WATER METER” project and received the following update from City councilman Dr. Dan Adams?  …Dr. Adam said; “When we started the AMI project we had targeted replacing approximately 47,000 meters out of ~63,000 meters, leaving ~16,000 meters to replace. So with the AMI project, we replaced about 75% of EWSU meters. The plan was to replace the remaining meters over about a 4 year period. We have replaced about 8,000 meters and have 8,000 more to replace in 2019 and 2020. The cost of replacing those meters is funded by our recent three-year IURC rate case. The exact numbers may vary a bit but my numbers are directionally correct.”
IS IT TRUE during the campaign candidate Mike Braun publically stated that if elected he shall do the following things?  ..that United States Senate candidate Braun pledged if elected he will vote to enact strict term limits; pass a lifetime lobbying ban for members of Congress; eliminate the Congressional pension; make Congress follow the same laws as everyone else ?  …we look forward to the United States Senator Mike Braun to start keeping his campaign pledges?
IS IT TRUE we wonder when the Evansville DMD demolished the old streets and sidewalks located on North Main street and replaced them with new did they do extensive testing of that property to determine if they didn’t have a high level of heavy metals in the soil?
IS IT TRUEÂ last year we reported that officials at Henderson Methodist Hospital and Deaconess Hospital were discussing issues of economic concerns? …we question if Deaconess Hospital had a strong interest in purchasing Henderson Methodist Hospital in the very near future? …that Henderson Methodist Hospital is the largest employer in Henderson County and has a major economic impact in the region? Â …we still wonder if a deal between Henderson Methodist Hospital and Deaconess could be close at hand?
IS IT TRUEÂ the solicitations by a public employee on behalf of a local political candidate during normal working hours could be a violation of the Hatch Act?
IS IT TRUE maybe the City Council would be more productive if they would look for ways to stop political pork barrel projects and political patronage hiring practices in city government?
IS IT TRUE that both St Vincents and Deaconess Hospitals are part of an important data gathering effort to learn more about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome  (NAS)?  …that NAS is when a baby is born dependent on drugs (mostly opioids) due to mom’s substance abuse?  …the Commission on the Improvement of Children (CISC) has on its website a factual explanation of infant mortality, including an explanation of the survey our hospitals have volunteered to participate?  …attached is the link to the CISC for your review?
http://www.in.gov/children/files/cisc-2017-1108-pp.pdf
IS IT TRUE that one of more interesting blogger asks us to post this link of Congressional Pensions and Benefits for your review and comments? Â …here is the link:
IS IT TRUE that no one would have guessed back when a small branch college was opened on Evansville’s west side called ISUE, that the day would ever come that working there would become a gateway to wealth?…that 7 out of the top 10 highly paid individuals on public payrolls are administrators and deans at the University of Southern Indiana?…even more shocking is that the list of 111 public employees being paid over $100,000 is full of USI administrators and staff?…that 29 of the top 50 are working for USI?…it may really take such big paychecks to attract college level talent but the real question is how are the students who spend their tuition dollars at USI doing?…the graduation rate at USI has been abysmal for years and while some graduates are finding local success, its alledged that some who graduated with high GPAs are waiting tables and struggling to pay off student loans?…paying teachers we’ll is a great thing if their efforts are truly raising the value of the local workforce and positively impacting young lives?…the performance of USI needs to be scrutinized quite closely to see if these big salaries are worth it?
Today’s “Readers Pollâ€Â question is: Do you feel its time for the City to focus on correcting the pothole problems?
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CITY COUNTY OBSERVER OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY OBITUARIES
Last week the City-County Observer made an agreement with Funeral Homes located in Boonville and Chandler, Indiana that allows us to post their obituaries in our publication at no costs. We feel by posting complimentary obituaries in the City-County Observer to be a public service to the communities we serve.
We also feel that this gesture allows us to pay proper tribute and respect not only to the deceased person but to their family members.
Today, we are extremely pleased to announce that Koehler Funeral Homes of Boonville and Chandler have agreed to allow the City-County Observer to post complimentary obituaries of the deceased that they are providing a dignified funeral for.
During the next several weeks, we will be announcing additional Funeral Homes that have agreed to allow us to post complimentary obituaries in our newspaper.
KOEHLER Â FUNERAL HOMES SERVING WARRICK COUNTY SINCE 1895
Koehler Funeral Home is dedicated to providing services to the families of Warrick and the surrounding Counties with care and compassion.
For over 100 years the Warrick County community has trusted Koehler Funeral Home with helping them plan the celebrations of lives lived.
We serve every family in our community with great pride. We are able to offer a wide range of services to meet your families needs and customs. We will listen to you and your wishes to help plan a celebration consistent with your expectations. We will take the time to plan every detail and help to relieve the burden on your family during your time of loss.
Our facility offers a warm, comfortable, family-oriented environment with traditional architecture and tasteful decor. We can accommodate all types of funerals and memorials both large and small, public or private. We have two chapels:
Boonville Chapel-304 East Main Street, Boonville, IN 47601
Perigo Chapel-7022 Heim Road, Chandler, IN 47610
 KOEHLER  FUNERAL HOMES OBITUARIES
OBITUARY OF JACQUELINE L. (PEERMAN) STAMPS
Midway, IN – Jacqueline L. “Jackie†Stamps, 88 of Midway, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born on June 27, 1930, as the fifth of eight children of the late Millard and Goldie Mae (Campbell) Peerman.
Jackie is survived by her children, Ginger Collier and her husband, David; Douglas Stamps and his wife, Jan; grandchildren, Elizabeth Collier, Jaclyn Collier, Ian Stamps and his wife, Melissa, Nathan Stamps; great-grandchildren, Leo and Elaina Stamps; sister Sharon Keener; and brothers, Louis “Toby†Peerman and Vaughn Peerman; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Robert, of 65 years; brothers, Delbert Peerman and James Peerman; and sisters, Joy Paulson, and Betty Parsons.
She devoted her life to the well-being of her husband and children staying at home to create a loving and nurturing environment. She loved to smile, and if you were within arm’s reach, you could not escape a hug. Jackie was nearly always at Bob’s side. She was a kind and loving person, a natural-born mother, and inseparable wife.
Jackie worked on the family farm. She also provided secretarial support as a civilian to the US Air Force, Borden’s dairy, and her church. She was a long and faithful member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Boonville.
Funeral services will be 4 P.M. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home in Boonville with Pastor Robert D. Shofner officiating. Burial will be at Midway Cemetery, Midway.
Visitation will be from 12 P.M. until 4 P.M. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the funeral home.
The procession to Midway Cemetery will leave Koehler Funeral Home at 12 P.M. Sunday, February 24, 2019, for the committal service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ in Boonville.
OBITUARY OF BRENDA KAY FAULK
Evansville, IN – Brenda Kay Faulk, 62, of Evansville, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019, at North Park Nursing Home in Evansville.
Brenda was born in Princeton, Kentucky on December 12, 1956.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Jewell Goodman; Father, Charles Grubbs.
Brenda is survived by her children, Brandon Grubbs of Boonville, IN; April Goodman of Evansville, IN; Grandchildren, Xavier and Brayden; Siblings, Gary Grubbs of Maryland; Bryon Goodman and his wife, Amy of Newburgh, IN; Della Livers and her husband, Dave of Boonville, IN.
Services are 8 P.M. Friday, February 22, 2019, at Koehler Funeral Home Perigo Chapel at 7022 Heim Rd. Chandler, IN 47610.
Visitation is from 4 P.M. until 8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home in Chandler, Indiana.
To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Brenda Kay Faulk, please visit our Tribute Store. Or, if you would like to donate to the family, please visit Brenda’s, Tribute Fund.
FOOTNOTE: Â Please go to our newly created Obituary section located on the bottom half of our publication so you can view recent obituaries.
Vectren Can Officially Bill Customers Nearly $55M in Lost Revenue
FEBRUARY 21ST, 2019 
TYRONE MORRIS EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
Vectren officially gets the green light to recover nearly $55 million in lost revenue over the next three years but some argue that could lead to price hikes for customers.
In 2017, Vectren filed a petition that outlined efficiency programs for 2018 through 2020 the petition included a request to recover nearly $80 million in lost revenues due to customers being more energy efficient.
Shortly after the Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana intervened causing Vectren to withdraw its original lost revenue proposal and instead the company submitted a new proposal for almost $55 million.
The CAC argued that Vectren’s lost revenue plan must be capped at four years.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved Vectren’s plans for 2018 through 2020 deeming it reasonable after the appeal.
Click here to read the full ruling.